Operation Christmas Child
Each Shoebox is a Missionary! Children in 118 countries receive shoebox gifts. We filled 26 boxes last season. Let’s be a blessing and meet or beat that number of boxes!
Printed Operation Christmas Child boxes are available on the table in the main hallway (or any standard size shoebox will work as well). There are instruction pamphlets with gift suggestions for filling the boxes, be sure to take note! Please remember to include $7 or more with each shoebox to help with shipping and other expenses.
Filled boxes should be returned to MFC no later than November 18th, so they can be taken to the drop off center.
You are invited: Saturday, November 14, 2015 You are invited to join Drew and Ashley Krupp in the celebration of their marriage! A reception will be held at Medford Friends Church from 1 to 5 p.m. In lieu of gifts a money tree will be available. Please RSVP to drewkrupp@live.com.
All Church Potluck Sunday November 15th
O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His lovingkindness is everlasting. 1 Chronicles 16: 34
This potluck will have a Thanksgiving theme! Join together with your church family, as we count our blessings! We will meet in the fellowship hall following the Sunday School & Bible Study hour. Please bring generous side dishes and desserts that compliment a festive holiday dinner! Turkey and ham will be provided.
FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship)
All ladies are welcome to join us Thursday, November 19th at 10 a.m. We will meet at the home of Charlotte Grigsby (directions will be provided.) FWMF is open to all ladies of the church. If you are interested in attending but need a ride, contact Lena Anderson.
FWMF Harvest Baked Goods Event – Sunday, November 22nd
Need help with your Thanksgiving baking? Take advantage of this full-line bake event offering the usual plus both quick and yeast breads/rolls, and desserts, pies and candy. Proceeds help provide special needs of our Friends Serving/Teaching Abroad as well as support our own local church and community.
NWYM 2015 Thanksgiving Offering will focus on our ministry in the Middle East in Ramallah. Our FSA and FTS folks have been invited to help make the Friends English Cafe a center of Friends’ deepening involvement and a forum for ongoing learning, service, and growth for young adults. More information to come in a bulletin insert soon. We will take this offering on Sunday, November 22nd.
Jim and Joan Redford to renew their wedding vows on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at MFC during the worship service. At the fellowship time there will be cake served in honor of the couple’s commitment of 50 years together and many more to come! Please join us in celebration.
MFC Activity Survey
The Activities Committee wants to gauge interest in an idea we've had for dinner gatherings in 2016. Simply put, the idea is to match up dinner hosts with dinner guests. Read on for details.
Hosting – Make a main dish for up to 8 people (including your family) and serve it at your house. Choose a day and a time which works best for you.
Guesting – Make a side dish or dessert for up to 8 people to complement the main dish.
The survey will be in the bulletin on 11/1, 11/8 and 11/15. Pick one up, fill it out and drop it in the offering or the box in the foyer by November 29th.
The Activities Committee has a Family Movie Night Planned for Sunday, November 8th, at 6 p.m.
Watch for more information!
Annual Ladies Ornament Exchange – Friday, December 4th @ 6:30 p.m. All ladies are welcome to join at us at MFC for this festive event! Bring a wrapped ornament and a favorite holiday goodie to share.
