Impact Athletics invites you to a SUPERBOWL PARTY at the Circle Youth Ministry Center at Joy Christian Fellowship. Sunday, February 3^, 2013. Doors open at 3 p.m. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. Join us for fun, games, and prizes along with a special halftime presentation. Admission is free. For more information call Dave Gomez.

Sunday, February 3, 2013 is Scout Sunday!

Scouting is 103 years old and Cubbing is 83! May God continue to bless the scouts in our Pack & Troop and throughout the world.

Watch for a display of scout items in the foyer this Sunday.

• An Opportunity to Serve

For years MFC has sponsored a Cub Scout Pack as a means of ministering to boys in our neighborhood. At the present time the pack is 3 enthusiastic and wonderful boys but we need more adult leaders and committee members. This is a great Hands and Feet of Jesus ministry and if you would like to serve in this ministry and touch the lives of boys in our neighborhood, or have questions, please contact Rita Bingham.

Blanket Drive Thank You

During our January blanket drive over four boxes of blankets and sleeping bags were given by our church body and delivered to ministries and agencies that work with homeless people in our community. Thank you for giving so generously and for helping to bring warmth into someone’s life.

All Church Potluck Sunday, February 17^th

Please join for a time of fellowship after the Sunday School hour in the fellowship hall. Bring your favorite main dish and salad, vegetable or dessert to share.  Our committees will be giving reports after we eat.

Ladies meetings for the month of February

Friends Women  All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet on Tuesday, February 12^th, the meeting will be at the home of Dawn DuLong.  Pam Shinn is co-hostess.

FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship)  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 the home of Phebe McManama, Thursday, February 21^st, at 10 a.m.  A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.

Financial Report

As was reported in worship on January 6, 2012, due to some generous end of the year giving, the updated report for December 2012 and year-to-date 2012 is as follows:

                       December 2012          Year-to-date

Income              $35,379.82                 $220.457.53

Expenses            17,776.84                   220,053.37

Difference           17,602.98                          404.16

We planned to balance our 2012 budget by using $6,000 from savings but going into December we had a deficit of $17,270. Thanks to some incredibly generous end of year giving we were able erase that deficit and end the year with a positive cash flow without touching our savings at all. Thank you to God who provides for all of our needs and thank you to everyone who gave to the ministries of Medford Friends Church as God has provided for you and prompted you to give.

                    January 2013

Income            $13,492.00

Expenses          18,173.46

Difference           -4,681.46

It is not unusual to begin a new year with a deficit and we are thankful to everyone who contributes to Medford Friends, sharing your time, talents, gifts and resources in the ministry of Jesus so we may fulfill God’s plan for us as His church.

Thank You from the Staff

Thank you for all of the cards, gifts and the cash gifts shared with us throughout the Christmas season. It is a joy to worship and serve Jesus with all of you, our church family!

The Burton, Gomez, Wilson and Garrett Families

Blanket and Sleeping Bag Drive

We are collecting gently used or new blankets and sleeping bags to be given to a number of ministries in the valley. There is a collection box in the main hallway for your donations.  Thank you to those who have already given to this ministry.

Wednesday Night Activities Resume January 9, 2013

Simple Meal will be at 6 p.m. Come & share the food, fellowship & God’s word.

At 7 p.m. Wednesday Night Kids meets downstairs in room #5. The youth meet for worship, study and small groups in Ross Chapel. The adult study meets in the fellowship hall classroom and is studying the Holy Spirit.

Ladies Meetings:

Friends Women

All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet at 7 p.m. on January 15^th, the meeting will be at the home of Ann Loar.  Patsy Burton is co-hostess.

FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship)

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 the home of Donnalee Archibald, Thursday, January 17^th, at 10 a.m.  A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.

All Church Potluck – Sunday, January 20^th

Please join for a time of fellowship after the Sunday School hour in the fellowship hall. Bring your favorite main dish and salad, vegetable or dessert to share.

Upcoming event for Jr. and Sr. High Students
Spartans Hockey game, Friday, January 11^th at The Rrrink
$6 w/ Student ID.  Meet at MFC @ 7p.m. for a ride.
For More information contact Dave Gomez.
 

Girl’s Nite in the Word:  Takes place at Community Bible Church, 500 N. 10^th Street, in C.P. They meet upstairs in the youth room at 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. January 13^th’s topic is “Toxic Relationships.”

2012 Financial Report Update

Due to some extremely generous end of the year giving our financial report has changed significantly since being published in the January Touchstone, showing a deficit of $9,476.84. The new report is as follows:

                    December 2012          Jan. – Dec. 2012

Income            $35,379.82                 $220,457.53

Expenses          17,506.84                   219,783.37

Difference         17,872.98                          674.16

As you may recall, our budget deficit was $17,270 at the end of November and we praise the Lord for His moving and generous provision to eradicate that deficit and to meet our needs so that we are free to continue sharing the truth and love of Jesus in our community and beyond. We are also thankful to everyone who gives and shares as you are able so that together we are able to fulfill God’s plan for us as His church.

Christmas Program – December 16^th  at 11 a.m.

The theme of our program this year is favorite Christmas traditions. The Sunday bulletins on December 2 and 9 will have an insert so that you can share with us your favorite Christmas tradition. Just write it out on the insert and then place it in the offering or the box in the foyer and we will include your response in our program. Also, we still have room for anyone who would like to share a musical or instrumental number or special reading. If you would like share in this way please contact Pastor Mark or Lena Anderson.

There will be a fellowship time after the program so please bring your favorite finger food to share.

Christmas Eve Service

Please join us in the sanctuary Monday, December 24^th at 5 p.m. for our traditional “Come As You Are Family Celebration.”

Breakfast and Decorating for Christmas at MFC – Saturday, December 1^st, at 8 a.m. Join us for a great time of fellowship as we decorate for the Christmas season.

Annual Ladies Ornament Exchange

All ladies are invited to a time of fellowship and celebration of Christmas on Friday, December 7^th at 6:30 p.m. Bring one wrapped ornament each and finger foods to share. We will sing Christmas carols, hear the Christmas story, and have fun as we exchange our ornaments!

Sharing the Love of Jesus at Christmas

The Gift Tree is decorated with tags that will provide a little help for families in need this holiday season!  Simply claim a tag and check it out on the information sheet hanging near the tree. Gifts need to be returned by December 19th. Tags will have information about gender, age and size. Suggested price range is $25. The gifts should be wrapped and identified with the tree tag when returned. If you would like to help a child, but can’t (or don’t like to) shop – we have Friends willing to brave the crowds for you. See Earlene Schlosser or call her at 541-890-6218 if you have questions.

Friends Women Missionary Fellowship will not meet for business in December. The next meeting will be January 17^th at the home of Donnalee Archibald weather permitting. If you would like to attend but need a ride contact Phebe McManama.

FWMF says Thank You so very much for all the ways you partnered with us in our annual bazaar efforts, Nov. 17^th, to raise funds for global outreach ministries. You were faithful in helping behind the scenes, providing encouragement, items to sell, preparing coffee & lunch & cleanup. The Lord blessed the day in fellowship and financially to date, when all proceeds are accounted for we anticipate clearing $1,200. YOU ARE APPRECIATED, thank you for demonstrating the body of Christ at work.

Christmas Program – December 16^th  at 11 a.m.

The theme of our program this year is favorite Christmas traditions. The Sunday bulletins on December 2 and 9 will have an insert so that you can share with us your favorite Christmas tradition. Just write it out on the insert and then place it in the offering or the box in the foyer and we will include your response in our program. Also, we still have room for anyone who would like to share a musical or instrumental number or special reading. If you would like share in this way please contact Pastor Mark or Lena Anderson.

Youth Group Winter Retreat – December 15 – 17, 2012  for Jr. and Sr. High Students

A time for Getting into the Word and Fun! We will be Sledding/Tubing and Ice Skating and other Activities. Please sign up in Ross Chapel.

          New Year’s Eve Bash at Community Bible Church in C.P.  –  December 31^st, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. For Jr. High and High School

          Cost is $5. Meet at MFC at 7 p.m. for a ride. Sign up in Ross Chapel. If you have any questions, contact Dave Gomez.

White Elephant Gift Exchange – The date has been changed to:  Monday, December 31st, at 6 p.m.

Join us in the fellowship hall for a fun time!  Bring finger foods to share and a wrapped white elephant gift for the exchange game!

Coming in January 2013 – Blanket and Sleeping Bag Drive

Beginning January 1, 2013, we will begin collecting gently used or new blankets and sleeping bags to be given to a number of ministries in the valley. Be looking now for what you might give.

Please Remember – Operation Christmas Child 2012

The Power of a Simple Gift!  Gift boxes need to be returned to the church by Wednesday November 14^th. Be sure to include a donation of $7.00 per box to cover the shipping costs. Please pray that God will touch the heart of every child who receives a shoe box gift!

Thanksgiving Baskets   This year we will be providing a holiday meal for people and families in need at Thanksgiving rather than Christmas. If you would like to help we could use non-perishable holiday meal food items and cash gifts to purchase meat. You may place your food donations in the blue barrel in the main hallway and you may designate your gifts “Thanksgiving meals.” Please have your donations to the church by November 11. For questions you may contact Beth Knorr at 541-261-0642 or at knorrmal@gmail.com.

 MFC Ladies Meetings

Ladies Fellowship Meeting – Tuesday, November 13^th All ladies are invited and welcome to join us at Dawn DuLong’s for sharing & caring fellowship at 7 p.m.

FWMF Meeting –Thursday, November 15^th All ladies are welcome to join us at MFC, Thursday, November 15^th, at 10 a.m. A luncheon follows our meeting.

All Church Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday, November 18, 2012

As a means of saying thank you for all of the ways that we have helped their ministry, the Polynation Fellowship is joining us for worship on November 18 and is preparing for us a traditional Polynesian meal so we may give thanks to God together. Please to be there to share in this special time of worship, fellowship and meal!