“My Hope with Billy Graham”

Broadcast Information

The Dove will be airing multiple days/times:  Thursday, Nov. 7 @ 8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8 @ 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 @ 7 p.m. at Charter Cable Ch18, Ashland Home Net Ch 97, UHF Ch 44, or streaming on the web @ www.thedove.us. The program will also be aired during the Focus Today program on the Dove, at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 with a follow-up discussion. Pastors Mark and Dave also have DVD copies which you can borrow to show/view on your schedule.

 

 

Thursday Night Home Study to Begin November 7th,  Stan & Earlene Schlosser invite you to join them at 6 p.m. each Thursday evening, for a soup & bread meal and discussion group reading through Richard Foster’s Devotional Classics.

 

 

All Church Workday  –  9 a.m. Saturday, November 9th

Everyone is invited to join us as we tackle some projects that need to be taken care of at MFC. There are a variety of indoor and outdoor jobs to be completed.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child “Good News. Great Joy.”

Share God’s love and the Joy of Christmas by packing a gift-filled shoe box for a child overseas.  Your simple gift can make an eternal difference.  There are still a few preprinted decorative shoe boxes available on the table display in the hallway, any standard size shoebox or 6-Quart plastic shoebox will do. Information and suggested gifts for the boxes are available on the table in the hallway.  Please remember filled Shoe boxes and $7.00 per shoe box to help with shipping & other expenses need to be dropped off at the church by Wednesday November 13^th so we can get them to the drop off point on time.

 

All Church Thanksgiving Dinner –  Sunday, November 17^th at 12 noon

Join us Sunday, November 17th, following the Sunday School & Bible study hour for our all church potluck with a Thanksgiving theme!  Turkey & ham will be provided. Please bring generous side dishes & desserts that compliment a festive holiday dinner.

 

Change in Touchstone Delivery

Due to changing postal requirements and our mailing list, after the first of the year we will no longer be mailing the Touchstone newsletter as we have been doing for years.

The Touchstone is currently posted in its entirety, including an updated calendar, on our church website, www.medfordfriendschurch.org. If you would be content reading the Touchstone on line please let our secretary Terry Wilson know by emailing her at terry@medfordfriendschurch.org and in the subject line write Touchstone.

We will also make available on the table in the foyer a number of copies of the Touchstone in printed form for people to pick up after the first of each month. And for those people for whom those methods do not work we can mail it to you. If you need us to mail you a copy please let Terry know by sending an email, a note in the mail, a note on Sunday morning or by calling her at the church office, 541-772-6926.  Thank you for your help and patience while we make this change.

 

A BIG THANK YOU  to everyone who helped with the Harvest Carnival at Howard School. We were able to shine the love of Jesus for hundreds of people to see. Please be praying for God to touch the hearts of everyone we were able to minister to.

Ladies Fellowship Meeting The ladies are meeting at MFC on Saturday, November 23^rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to bake cookies for Hearts With a Mission, followed with a soup lunch.

 

Friends Women Missionary Fellowship Group All ladies are welcome to join us at MFC, Thursday, November 21^th at 10 a.m. A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.

FWMF ladies will have baked goods for sale for your holiday enjoyment after church on Sunday, Nov. 24^th.  If you would like a home baked pie prepared for you let Nadine Brood know by Nov. 17^th (pumpkin, apple or cherry $5 each).

 

The Talent Friends Women will hold their Annual Christmas Bazaar & Soup Lunch ($5) on Saturday, November 9^th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Angelo’s Pizza – Jr. & Sr. High School Youth

FOOD – FUN – FELLOWSHIP

Monday, November 4^th @ 5:30 p.m. 

Watch Monday Night Football – Play Video Games, Eat Pizza
BRING A FRIEND – COST $5
 

Financial Report

                    October 2013            Year-to-date

Income          $20,117.09             $169,146.98

Expenses        17,519.79               177,045.63

Difference         2,597.30                  -7,898.65

 

We are thankful for all of the financial gifts that have helped us to make up ground on our earlier deficit. We are also thankful for everyone who gives to, works in and prays for the ministries of Medford Friends. God is able to use us to touch others with His love and truth as we live, work and pray together.

 

 

 

 

 

Home Study Nov. 11^th-16^th  

 

Monday – Read Matthew 14:22-33

What is the disciple’s first response to Jesus?

How does Jesus treat doubt in this passage?

What happened when Jesus got in the boat?

 

Tuesday – Read Mark 6:45-56

What are the storms in your life?

How have you seen Jesus work in the storms?

What faith is displayed by the disciples in this passage?

 

Wednesday – Read Luke 24:36-49

Do you have your doubts about Jesus?

How does Jesus deal with doubt?

Do you have fear in your life?

How does Jesus confront those with fear?

 

Thursday – Read Psalm 29:1-11

What are we instructed to do in this passage?

Take time today to worship the Lord?

Today listen to the voice of the Lord?

 

Friday – Read Romans 10:5-21

Have you committed your life to Christ?

How do you know if you are saved?

Who does the Lord want to save?

Who can I share this good news with?

 

Saturday – Read Matthew 9:9-13 

Happy Birthday Medford Friends Church  You are invited to join us on Sunday, October 13th  as we celebrate the 71st Anniversary of Medford Friends Church with Fellowship and a Potluck.  We will gather at 12 noon, following the Sunday School & Bible Study hour. Please bring your favorite main dish, and a salad, vegetable, enough to feed eight people. A birthday cake will be provided for dessert.

 

 

HARVEST CARNIVAL AT HOWARD ELEMENTARY GYM

For our local neighborhood

Sunday, October 27^th – 3 to 4:30 p.m.

The carnival will be inside the gym and we’ll meet at the school for pizza and set-up at 1:30 p.m. Come dressed in costume for a fun-filled afternoon with lots of kids! Use your imagination, but remember to refrain from gory or scary costumes please!

Your donations of bags of individually wrapped candy are welcome and can be brought to the church at any time. Donations of store bought cupcakes can be brought in the week or day of the event. Helper sign-up sheets are by the coffee window.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child “Good News.  Great Joy.”

Share God’s love and the Joy of Christmas by packing a gift-filled shoe box for a child overseas.  Your simple gift can make an eternal difference.

Since 1993, more than 100 million boys & girls in over 130 countries have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child Samaritan’s Purse works with local churches and ministry partners to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ.

We still have some preprinted decorative shoe boxes available on the table display in the hallway, any standard size shoebox or 6-Quart plastic shoebox will do. Information and suggested gifts for the boxes are available on the table in the hallway.  Please remember to include $7.00 with each shoe box to help with the shipping and other expenses. Filled Shoe boxes and $7.00 per shoe box need to be dropped off at the church by Wednesday November 13^th so we can get them to the drop off point on time.

       
 

Ladies Fellowship Meeting

All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing and caring fellowship. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, October 1^st at 7 p.m. at the home of Glenda Workman. Cindi Garrett will co-host.

               

Friends Women Missionary Fellowship Group

Our time together is spent in fellowship and learning about the work of our missionaries, their needs and the people to whom they minister.  All ladies are welcome to join us at MFC, we will meet at the home of Judy Fields Thursday, October 17^th at 10 a.m. A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.

 

MFC Youth Group Events

Mercy Me & Kutless Concert Friday, Oct. 4th @ 7 p.m. @ Lithia Amphitheater in Central Point for rides meet at MFC @ 6 p.m.
 

Angelo’s Pizza – FOOD-FUN-FELLOWSHIP Monday, October 7^th @ 5:30 p.m.
Watch Monday Night Football – Play Video Games, Eat Pizza
BRING A FRIEND – COST $5
 

MFC Youth to Impact Primetime October 30^th

Where Youth Groups Hangout Together!

Bring your friends for some fun, fellowship and food! At Bobbio’s Pizza in Central Point

8:30 to 10 p.m. The last Wednesday of every month

Large slice of pizza and soft drink – $5

 

 

 

Prayer Reminder

On Sunday August 18, Pastor Mark Burton announced to the congregation that he had met with the Administrative Committee and the Elders to begin the process of transitioning for retirement. While the exact date is being left to God’s timing, Mark and Patsy sense that God would have him retire possibly as soon as June 30, 2014, or as late as June 30, 2015. Please be praying for God’s leading as we go through this process together, that there would be a unified vision and excitement for what God has planned for our body as we prepare and pursue calling a new senior pastor.

 

T-Shirt Day at MFC

Sunday, September 15^th has been designated MFC T-shirt Day and everyone is invited to wear your MFC T-shirt to worship.

This is also our All Church Potluck Sunday. 

Join us in the fellowship hall following the Sunday School & Bible Study hour. Please bring your favorite potluck main dish, and a salad, vegetable or dessert, enough to feed eight people.

 

 

New Sunday Morning Study

Marilyn Johnston is leading a new study in the fellowship hall classroom. They will be examining what Friends believe and looking at how that applies to our daily lives. Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

 

Hands and Feet of Jesus Ministry – September Clothing Give Away

We are specifically looking for warm clothes and coats, for kids through adults. Please look through your closets to see if you might have some gently used clothing that you would like to donate. There is a box in the main hallway for your donations or you may also bring them to the office Monday through Thursday. More details to come.

Ministry Opportunity – Clothing Give-away

Our warm clothing drive is off and running. If you would like to give leadership to how we distribute the clothing we receive please contact Carla Tappero, you can leave a message at 541-826-4933.

 

Ladies Fellowship Meeting  All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing and caring fellowship. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 3^rd, at 7 p.m. at the home of Dawn DuLong. Patsy Burton will co-host.

 

Friends Women Missionary Fellowship Group Our time together is spent in fellowship and learning about the work of our missionaries, their needs and the people to whom they minister.  All ladies are welcome to join us at MFC, we will meet at MFC on Thursday, September 19^th at 10 a.m. A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting

 

Wednesday Night Activities will resume September 11^th 

6 p.m. is our Simple Meal with Wed. Night Kids, Youth Group and Adult Study at 7 p.m.

If you haven’t been here on Wednesday evenings in the past, come and join us this year!

 

 

 

 

MFC Youth to Impact Primetime September 25^th

Where Youth Groups Hangout Together!

Bring your friends for some fun, fellowship and food! 

At Bobbio’s Pizza in Central Point

8:30 to 10 p.m. The last Wednesday of every month

Large slice of pizza and soft drink – $5