Monday – Read Romans 1:20-24

Why does denying God lead to so many problems?

What evidence of this have you seen in the world?

Where does such futile and deluded thinking take a person or culture?

What does this say about our culture today?

Tuesday – Read Romans 1:26-32

What evidence do you see of people denying God today?

Could acceptance of Jesus and His truth transform our culture, nation and world?

As God’s people, what can we do to be part of this transformation?

What can you do this week?

Wednesday – Jonah 3:1-10

Was Jonah’s message from God complicated or simple?

Who could understand it?

What was this important?

What does this tell us about how we should share God’s truth with the people in our lives and culture?

Thursday – Read Colossians 1:21-23

Is this the same work that God wants to do in our lives?

Pray for His work in your life to make this a reality.

Friday – Read Colossians 2:6-10

Who is behind the hollow and deceptive philosophies of the world?

How can we protect our mind from them?

In what ways have you made yourself susceptible to such thoughts?

What can you do to better protect yourself for God’s use?

What will you do?

Saturday – Read Mark 4:35-41

I Heart Rogue Valley is a non-profit event involving many churches and hundreds of believers in service to the community on July 28, 2012. That evening there will be a time of worship, inspiration and outreach with Nick Vujicic and the band Elliot. Our project will be at Howard School, landscaping, weeding, and general clean up on school grounds. Bring work gloves, gardening tools, shovels, and rakes with your name clearly marked on them.

You may register to work on our project by circling H on the information sheet in the Sunday bulletin, by calling Carla Tappero or online at iheartroguevalley.org (look for Howard Elementary School).

Scheduled Events:  Saturday, July 28^th

9:30 a.m. Everyone is to meet at Cascade Christian High School, 855 Chevy Way, Medford for a time of devotion and prayer.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. MFC’s scheduled work time at Howard Elementary.

6:30 p.m. Worship, Inspiration & Outreach at the Expo Amphitheater with Nick Vujicic and the band Elliot.

If you would be willing to serve as a prayer counselor for the outreach service please contact Carla Tappero or Mark Burton.

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, July 19th, at 10 a.m.  A picnic lunch will follow the meeting.

Yearly Meeting Sessions 2012 – July 22-26

At George Fox University “Let Us Come Boldly!”

Becky Ankeny, Northwest Yearly Meeting superintendent will be this year’s speaker. Mark your calendar for the above dates, registration is available @ www.nwfriends.org.  Please be praying for Jesus to work among us and lead us as we gather in His name and seek His will.

Jr. High and High School Events

If you have questions contact Dave Gomez.

Tween Camp – July 8^th – 14

Friday, July 27, 2012

7 p.m.  Night Of Impact Nick Vujicic at Cascade Christian High School – Admission is free.

Saturday, July 28^th

6:30 p.m. Nick Vujicic will be sharing at the Expo with musical guest Elliot – Admission is free.

Jr. High & High School Youth – Trip to the Emigrant Lake Water Slide.  Meet at MFC 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19^th

Cost: 1.5 hr. wristband $6 & $$ for lunch.

Coffee & Connection – A time of getting into the word & fellowship!  11 a.m. Tuesday, July 24^th & 31^st

Meet at the food court in the Rogue Valley Mall.

Surfside Camp – August 5th – 11th   Cost $279 if preregistered by July 20.

Twin. Rocks Friends Camp to save $30; please pre-register!

If you participated in the camp auction, contact the church office to get your scholarship refund. Each camper is asked to contribute $20, to help cover the transportation costs. Contact the church office to confirm that your camper will be traveling via MFC’s transportation. Registering for camp is made easy by going to www.twinrocks.org.

Promotion Sunday – June 3, 2012

All of our kids will move up to the next class and we will recognize those who are changing departments. Following worship there will be a time of fellowship to celebrate the occasion.

Congratulations to our 2012 Graduates!

College: Michael Burton from University of Oregon and Aracely Gomez Bravo from George Fox University.  High School: Zack Knorr & Jonathan Owings from Crater and Mitch Lesh & Marlon Campos from North Medford.

All Church Breakfast & Workday – Saturday, June 2^nd, at 8 a.m.

Everyone is invited to this breakfast and workday. We have a variety of indoor and outdoor projects to be completed. Plan to come and share in the fellowship and work time.

Ladies Meetings in June:

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 MFC, Thursday, June 21^st, at 10 a.m.  A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.

Friends Women – All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet Thursday, June 21, at 6 p.m. at MFC.

Baby Shower

Come celebrate with Amanda Matheisen in the anticipation of the arrival of her baby boy! Thursday, June 21^st in the fireside room we will have a baby shower for Amanda & her soon to arrive little son starting at 7 p.m. Amanda is registered at Target.

Helping Our Team Get to Mexico

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has helped to meet the financial expenses of getting our team to Mexico to build a house for a family in need. We couldn’t do it without you! A picture of the family we will build a house for this year is on the table in the foyer. Our team will be leaving on June 16^th and will return on June 24^th. This year’s team: Dave Gomez, Nate Swift, Ruthie Scott, Raymond Jarrett, Marlon Campos, Kyley Drake, Auston Chaney, Nicolas Salas, Christian Sicairos and Bob & Gail Kerns. Please be praying for them.

One more way you can help our team is by providing cookies and Subway gift cards for the trip. If you would like to help in this way please have your cookies and gift cards to the church by Thursday, June 14.

Twin Rocks Friends Camp to save $30; please pre-register!

If you participated in the camp auction, contact the church office to get your scholarship refund. Each camper is asked to contribute $20, to help cover the transportation costs. Contact the church office to confirm that your camper will be traveling via MFC’s transportation. Registering for camp is made easy by going to www.twinrocks.org.

Girls Camp – July 1^st – 6^th –  cost $257 if pre-registered by June 15

For girls entering 4^th – 6^th grades next fall

Tween Camp – July 8^th – 14^th –  cost $279 if pre-registered by June 22  

For youth entering 7^th – 9^th grades next fall

Boys Camp – July 15^th – 20^th –  cost $257 if pre-registered by June 29  

For boys entering 4^th – 6^th grades next fall

Surfside Camp – August 5^th – 11^th –  cost $279 if preregistered by July 20 

For youth completing 8^th – 12^th grades next fall

Yearly Meeting Sessions 2012 – July 22-26 – At George Fox University  “Let Us Come Boldly!” Becky Ankeny, Northwest Yearly Meeting superintendent will be this year’s speaker. Mark your calendar for the above dates, registration is available @ www.nwfriends.org.

Retirement Celebration for Allen & Terrie Ziemann, Saturday, May 12^th, 2012

Open House  2 to 4 p.m. at MFC,  Join us to celebrate!   No gifts please.

Ladies Meetings in May:

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, May 17^th, at 10 a.m.  A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.

Friends Women – All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet Tuesday, May 15^th, at the home of Patsy Burton.

Dinner Fundraiser for our Mexico Missions Team

The Ladies Fellowship Group is sponsoring an all church Mexican Dinner on Sunday, May 20^th, as a fundraiser for the Mexico Team.  This will be in place of the all church potluck.  Everyone is invited and the price is on a donation basis.

Camp Auction 2012 –  Wednesday, May 16th

Don’t miss the fun! We look forward to having auctioneer Dwayne Brood with us; he donates his time and talent to help make our annual camp auction a great time. Mark your calendars and start planning for this year’s auction. If you are interested in attending Summer Camp or the Mexico Missions trip this is a great way to earn a scholarship to either event. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. & the auction starts at 7 p.m.

Everyone can participate by donating and/or buying the items to be auctioned off! Great selling items are baked goods, hand crafted projects and manual labor. There are sign-up sheets and additional information located in the Fellowship Hall, Hallway, Harmony Hall and Ross Chapel.

Community Garden at MFC   Are you interested in community gardening – a plot for yourself or helping with a co-op plot?  See Nate Swift or email him at nateswift@clearwire.net.

All Church Breakfast & Workday Saturday, May 19^th, 8 a.m.

Everyone is invited to this breakfast and workday. We have a variety of indoor and outdoor projects to be completed. Plan now to come and share in the fellowship and work time.

Yard Sale!! Saturday, May 19^th 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dave Gomez and the Mexico Team will be working to raise more $$ to meet the cost of building a home for a family in Mexico. More donations have been made, but they could certainly use more good saleable stuff, if you missed last month’s sale you can give this time to a good cause!  The April sale raised over $500. If you would like to help with the sale please contact Dave Gomez.