• Just A Reminder Sunday, March 8^th Daylight Saving Time Begins. Be sure to set your clocks ahead 1-hour Saturday night, March 7th.

Everence Wednesday Webinars to Continue – Come join us for one or more of our upcoming webinars. We will meet in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. each Wednesday. See the flyer in the Sunday bulletin for more information about each week’s topic.

March 11^th Enough-ness Finding contentment & learning to live in it

March 18^th The ABCs & 123s of Donor Advised Funds

March 25^th Master your student loans

April 1^st Kingdom finances and you

Thank you to Charlie & Judy Swingle for taking time to make this information available for us.

Friends Women Fellowship Meeting – The ladies meet on Thursday, March 19th, 10:30 a.m. at MFC. All ladies are welcome. Lunch will follow the meeting.

All Church Potluck – Please join us Sunday, March 15th, for our all church potluck!  We always have a great time of fellowship and good food. We’ll meet in the fellowship hall at noon. Bring a main dish and salad, vegetable or dessert to share.

Baby Shower for Emily, Jesse and their New Little One. Please join us Sunday, March 22^nd after church for this celebration!  We are suggesting Gift Cards or $$ as they are using special cloth diapers and also need to make some purchases of other items. (They are registered at Target and on Amazon.) If you have questions please contact Terrie Ziemann or Dawn DuLong.

We will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 12^th. Your donations of bags of individually wrapped candy that will fit in small plastic eggs are welcome and much appreciated for this fun event. There is a box in the main hallway to place your candy donations in on Sundays. Thank you!

Southern Oregon Area Spring Missions Rally sponsored by Friends Women will take place at Medford Friends Church on Saturday, April 25^th at 10 a.m. Theme: “Beyond Fear…Be Strong and Courageous” Deuteronomy 31: 6 and 8 Speaker: Nancy Thomas, researcher and author of the recently published book “a Long Walk, a Gradual Ascent” the story of the Bolivian Friends Church in its Context of Conflict. See information on Nancy’s book posted on the bulletin board in the main hallway. 

Friends Women Fellowship

It’s almost here! February 9^th is the next opportunity presented by Friends Women Fellowship to enjoy fresh home baked goodies and sweet treats. Funds received (priced by donation) help support those who represent us through the joined work of NWYM Board of Global Outreach and EFM (evangelical friends Mission-North America), in taking the Good News around the world and at home.

Webinar Wednesdays from Everence

Everence will hold webinars on financial planning for your future, Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. these webinars will be made available to you at MFC, if you are interested please contact Charlie Swingle. There will be flyers in your Sunday bulletins with further information on each topic.

Mark Your Calendar! The annual So. Oregon Area Spring Missions Rally, sponsored by Friends Women is projected for Saturday April 25^th, to be held at MFC. Volunteers to help with various program elements are encouraged, please contact Nadine Brood. Keep watch for further details.

FWF February meeting for business: Thursday, February 25^th, 10:30 a.m., we will meet in the classroom behind the kitchen. Lunch fellowship at Wendy’s following the meeting. All ladies are welcome from the start or just for lunch.  

All Church Potluck

Please join us Sunday, February 16^th, 2020 for our all church potluck!  We always have a great time of fellowship and good food. We’ll meet in the fellowship hall at noon. Bring a main dish and salad, vegetable or dessert to share.

Please mark your January Calendars:

Saturday, January 11^th at 10 a.m. there will be a memorial service for Dick & Anne Krupp at Medford Friends. Anne went to be with the Lord December 6^th and Dick December 9^th This is a celebration of their lives as we remember their faithfulness to our Lord and Savior and the many years they were a part of our church family here at MFC.

Saturday, January 18th, at 1 p.m. there will be a celebration of life for Jack Hamilton at Medford Friends. Jack went to be with the Lord, December 1^st. Following the service, we will gather for a time of fellowship and potluck dessert. Please bring a favorite dessert to share.

All Church Business Meeting

There will be an all church business meeting Sunday, January 12^th, to consider the 2020 proposed budget. We will meet in the sanctuary after the worship service with Sunday School to follow.

Friends Women Fellowship Meeting

Ladies we will meet at the church Thursday, January 16^th at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow the meeting.

All Church Potluck

Please join us Sunday, January 19, 2020 for our all church potluck!  We always have a great time of fellowship and good food. We’ll meet in the fellowship hall at noon. Bring a main dish and salad, vegetable or dessert to share.

It’s time to update our birthday file and directory information. If you are new to MFC within the last year we would like to have the birth dates of those in your family. Please list the month & day on the back of your Information Sheet. (Adults are not required to list the year however, it is helpful for children!)

It’s also time to update our MFC directory, if you have moved or have new phone numbers or a new email address, please fill out the top of the Information Sheet and place it in the box on the table in the foyer. If there was a mistake in last year’s copy please let Terry Wilson know. Thank you.

Ladies Annual Ornament Exchange      

Ladies, invite a friend and join us Friday, December 13^th at 6:30 p.m. for a celebration of Christ’s Birth! Share in the joy & laughter as we fellowship together, interact with the story of the First Christmas and exchange ornaments. Everyone bring a wrapped ornament and finger food for sharing! 

Sunday, December 22^nd we look forward to a fun Christmas program

“A Super Hero Christmas”.  There will be a time of fellowship following the program, please bring a holiday favorite finger food to share. We will not have Sunday School that morning.

Christmas Eve Service Please join us in the sanctuary Tuesday, December 24^th at 5 p.m. For our “Come As You Are Family Celebration.”

“Abiding in the Gift”  EFM Christmas Catalog for 2019

We have an opportunity to make a difference and help with family needs in a way you might not thought of before. There are 2019 Christmas Catalogs on the usher’s table in the foyer or go online to friendsmission.com/Christmas.

Our White Elephant Gift Exchange that takes place on December 31^st is without a coordinator this year. If you are interested in making this event happen contact the church office soon, so an announcement can be made.

Our dear friend Jack Hamilton went to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 1st. A Celebration of Life is planned for later in January. Please remember Sue Hamilton and family in prayer at this time.

We have lost another precious member of Medford Friends. Please be in prayer for Dick Krupp and the entire Krupp family, Anne joined a heavenly choir Friday, December 6^th, 2019.  

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts

This year we sent 46 shoebox gifts, thank you to everyone who gave to this ministry to help bring joy and the message of Christ to children in need.

It’s time to update our birthday file and directory information. If you are new to MFC within the last year we would like to have the birth dates of those in your family. Please list the month & day on the back of your Information Sheet. (Adults are not required to list the year however, it is helpful for children!) If you have moved or have new phone numbers or a new email address, please fill out the top of the Information Sheet and place it in the box on the table in the foyer. Thank you.

Pastor Jesse & Emily are out of town December 25^th through January 1st. If there is a pastoral need please contact one of our Elders. A contact list of MFC’s Elders can be found on the usher’s table in the foyer.

Jack Hamilton went to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 1, 2019 there is viewing at Memory Gardens, 1395 Arnold Lane in Medford on Thursday, December 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. A Celebration of Life is planned later in January. Please remember Sue Hamilton and family in prayer at this time.

Ladies Annual Ornament Exchange  Will Be Held the Second Friday of December This Year!  Ladies, invite a friend and join us Friday, December 13^th at 6:30 p.m. for a celebration of Christ’s Birth! Share in the joy & laughter as we fellowship together, interact with the story of the First Christmas and exchange ornaments. Everyone bring a wrapped ornament and finger food for sharing! 

Sunday, December 22^nd we look forward to a fun Christmas program “A Super Hero Christmas”.  There will be a time of fellowship following the program, please bring a holiday favorite finger food to share. We will not have Sunday School that morning.

Christmas Eve Service Please join us in the sanctuary Tuesday, December 24^th at 5 p.m. For our “Come As You Are Family Celebration.”

“Abiding in the Gift”  EFM Christmas Catalog for 2019 We have an opportunity to make a difference and help with family needs in a way you might not thought of before. There are 2019 Christmas Catalogs on the usher’s table in the foyer or go online to friendsmission.com/Christmas.

It’s time to update our birthday file and directory information. If you are new to MFC within the last year we would like to have the birth dates of those in your family. Please list the month & day on the back of your Information Sheet. (Adults are not required to list the year however, it is helpful for children!) If you have moved or have new phone numbers or a new email address, please fill out the top of the Information Sheet and place it in the box on the table in the foyer. Thank you.

Pastor Jesse & Emily are out of town December 25^th through January 1st. If there is a pastoral need please contact one of our Elders. A contact list of MFC’s Elders can be found on the usher’s table in the foyer.

Be sure to set you clocks back 1-hour Saturday night, November 2^nd Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, November 3^rd

Mark Your Calendars – Sunday, November 17^th

“The River” will be our guests for worship in music. If you haven’t heard them, come be blessed by this group. They are a Celtic worship band with a unique sound of bluegrass, country and contemporary intricate harmonies to the Celtic base that creates a freshness from song to song.

Count Your Blessings – All Church Thanksgiving Potluck

Sunday, November 17th

Please join us for the all church potluck! November brings a Thanksgiving theme so come with grateful hearts to celebrate our many blessings with church family. We will meet in the fellowship hall following the Sunday School & Bible Study hour. Bring generous side dishes and desserts that compliment a festive holiday dinner! Turkey and ham will be provided.

Friends Women Fellowship will meet at MFC on Thursday, November 21^st at 10:30 a.m. in the fireside room. Lunch will follow the meeting. All ladies, you’re welcome to join us for the meeting and lunch or lunch only! Our program topic this year is the involvement of Quaker women in educators and racial issues during the Civil War and reconstruction period that followed.

Friends Women Fellowship Pre-Thanksgiving/Christmas Bake Sale and “Mini Bazaar”

Between the Worship Service & Sunday School hour on Sunday, November 24^th Friends Women Fellowship group will present their Annual Bake Sale and “Mini Bazaar” in support of NWYM Friends Women’s Fellowship Outreach efforts. You can expect a variety of baked goods for your holiday enjoyment: cookies, cakes, a variety of breads, pies, candy etc. Prices by donation.

The Friends Women’s organization supports on four fronts efforts to send the salvation gospel through the world: NWYM local & global with EFM; home church and local community; NWYM Friends Women’s annual special missionary support projects.  

Please note we will again have a “Mini Bazaar” table of selected items (inquire of Billie Taylor for further information.)

Thank you for helping us send the word throughout the world.

Calling all parents and friends of Super Heroes!  The Christmas program we are working on includes children (and possibly adults) in Super Hero costumes.  If you have a super hero and/or a super hero costume that you could loan for the program, please let Darcie Greenamyer, Patsy Burton or Rita Bingham know.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts  It’s shoebox time again! You can help bring joy and the message of Christ to children in need! You can be part of this wonderful ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. In the main hallway under the Projects board there is a table set up where you can get what you need to participate. There are boxes, flyers with gift ideas and labels, and a few items left over from last year you can take to start filling your box! Once you fill your box you will also need to include a check for $9 per box or pay online and print a trackable label to cover shipping, distribution, and the sharing of the Gospel message. You can bring filled boxes back to the church as soon as they are ready to go. The last day they can be accepted is Sunday, November 24th. We would love to contribute at least 100 boxes this year to help bring excitement, joy, and Jesus to deserving children!

Friends Women (Missionary) Fellowship will meet at MFC on Thursday, October 17^th at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow the meeting. All women are welcome.

ALL CHURCH WORKDAY AT MFC

Everyone is invited to join us Saturday, October 19th, 9 a.m. to Noon Our Stewards will have a job list soon! Many hands will make the work load lighter.

MFC Celebrating 77 Years – Sunday, October 20^th

All Church Potluck

Please join us for a time of celebration, fellowship and good food! We’ll meet in the fellowship hall following the Sunday School & Bible Study hour. Please bring your favorite potluck main dish and a salad or vegetable to share. Dessert will be provided.

Missions Support Baked Goods Event

Sunday, September 8th, Between Services

This is the first of four annual bake events offered by our Friends Women group to help support the special global and local projects of the NWYM of Friends Women Organization.

Everence Webinar Tuesday, September 10^th

The New Rules of Money – Navigate the new economy like a pro!

Everence will host this informative webinar Tuesday, September 10^th at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST. Participants will learn about new resources to manage debt, about the impact of credit scoring, and how to avoid those ever-changing scams. For more information, or to register visit www.everence.com/national or contact Melissa Short at 800-348-7468 ext. 3392 or melissa.short@ everence.com.

David Thomas, Retired EFM Missionary to Rwanda

Sharing on Sunday, September 15^th

David will be sharing during the worship hour and there will be a discussion, Q & A opportunity during the Sunday School hour for those interested in learning more from David and their experiences. During the 20 years he and his wife Debby ministered in Rwanda they were instrumental in the successful implementation of the Discipling for Development program. They retired from the Rwanda assignment in 2016. David now serves as a mentor to missionaries & national leaders, forging a ministry focused on planting wholistic disciple-making movements. He has felt God’s call to this new work, which capitalizes on his Rwandan and D for D experiences. David and family reside in Newberg, OR. Debby is on faculty at George Fox University. David is the son of long-time NWYM missionaries to South America, Hal & Nancy Thomas.

All Church Potluck – And Birthday Celebration Sunday, September 15^th

We always have a great time of fellowship and good food! Please join us, we’ll meet in the fellowship hall at noon.  Please bring your favorite potluck main dish and a salad or vegetable.  It’s not necessary to bring a dessert as we will be celebrating Jack Hamilton’s 80^th Birthday and cake will be provided!

Friends Women (Missionary) Fellowship

Ladies, reminder that our first meeting of the 2019-2020 program year is Thursday, September 19^th at 10:30 a.m. at MFC, room to be determined. And before that remember our Back to School Baked Event is Sunday, September 8^th.  

Remember this year’s Fall Retreats

Idaho Women’s Retreat – September 13 -15, 2019 “Braver” with speaker Beth Banham

Twin Rocks Women’s Retreat – September 27- 29, 2019 “Beyond Fear” with speaker Beth Banham

Beth, born to missionary family in Ethiopia now pastors with her husband Dan at City’s Edge Community Church in Beaverton.

Men’s Retreat at Twin Rocks September 13-15 Speaker Jim LeShana & worship music led by Dan Banham.

Talent Friends Women Invite you to take advantage of their Fall Plant Sale at Talent Friends Church Saturday September 21^st, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 2^nd, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a soup & pie lunch beginning at 11 a.m.