Monday – Read Psalm 100:1-5
What reasons does the writer of this psalm give for thanking God?
What acts of worship does he use as he gives thanks?
What are some ways you will give thanks to God today?

Tuesday – Read Colossians 3:15-17
How does giving God thanks lead to receiving His peace?
How can we do all things with a heart of thanks?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

Wednesday – Read Philippians 4:4-7
When you pray, do you pray for what you want or for what you think is right or do you pray for God’s will to be done?
Why can we pray with thanksgiving when we don’t know how God is going to work or answer our prayer?
How does praying for God’s will to be done and praying with thanksgiving lead to receiving Christ’s peace?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

Thursday – Read Psalm 136:1-26
Read this Psalm as your prayer, remembering what God has done in/for you.

Friday – Read Jeremiah 29:11-13 and Romans 8:28
What does it mean to you to know that God has a plan for your life and that when you seek Him you will find Him?
What does it mean to you that God will work everything for your good when you love and serve Him?
What are you struggling with in these days?
Take it to Jesus in prayer.

Saturday – Read Galatians 5:22-23

Monday – Read Romans 2:1-4
Why is it spiritually dangerous for us to pass judgment on others?
Why is God’s judgment fair?
What does God’s kindness lead us toward?
Why is it important to understand this?
How can our kindness do the same for others?

Tuesday – Read Romans 11:22
In His perfect love God can be both stern and kind.
What is the purpose of His sternness?
What is the purpose of His kindness?
Think of a time that God was stern with you, was His sternness also an act of kindness?
Give Him thanks for His sternness and kindness.

Wednesday – Read Philippians 2:1-4
How does acting in love lead us to acts of kindness?
How does selfishness keep us from being kind?
How does humility overcome selfishness?
What is most challenging to you in this passage?
How will you respond?

Thursday – Read Philippians 2:5-11
How has God shown us the ultimate kindness?
How can we follow His example?
What is Jesus saying to you?
How will you respond?

Friday – Read Philippians 2:12-13
Who works in us to act according to God’s good purpose?
Does His good purpose include acting in kindness as He is kind?
How can we best do that?
Take time in prayer to ask God to work in you and through you according to His good purpose.

Saturday – Read Ephesians 5:15-21

Thank You for Your Thank You

Thank you for the wonderful Pastor's Appreciation celebration. It was a total surprise. The trip to Sunriver, the gifts and words of love and appreciation blessed us richly, warmed our hearts and brought tears to our eyes.

We look forward to taking the trip but we also look forward to the times we have left together as my retirement approaches. Medford Friends Church is a wonderful & loving family and we have been incredibly blessed to be part of it.

               Mark and Patsy

 

 

Blast From The Past Party Friday, November 7^th at 7 p.m. Bring your favorite finger food and prepare for a good time. Come dressed in costume from a memorable decade. Is it the 1800’s, 1920’s, 1970’s, or 2000’s?  Whatever, be creative and start planning your unique outfit.  There will be Name That Tune, hula hoops and other fun games for the whole family. 

 

Pastoral Candidate to Visit Medford Friends – November 7th through 9th

The Elders have invited Jesse Davis for a formal interview for the position of pastor. Jesse has an Associate’s Degree in Theater, a Bachelor’s Degree in Bible and Pastoral Ministry from Barclay College and a Master’s Degree from Azusa Pacific University. He has completed two internships, served as an apprentice pastor for one year and has many other ministry experiences.

In addition to an interview with the Elders, Jesse will join us for the Blast from the Past Party on November 7^th and will preach in worship on November 9^th, which will be followed by a fellowship time.

We hope everyone will make it a priority to meet Jesse as together we prayerfully seek God’s will for us as a church family.

 

New Topic for Wednesday Night Bible Study “You’ll Get through This”

This Wednesday night we’ll begin a new Bible study by Max Lucado dealing with finding help and hope in difficult times. It’s based on the life of Joseph in the book of Genesis. The session titles are “You’ll Get Through This,” “Down and Out, but Never Alone,” “Stupid Won’t Fix Stupid,” “Is God Good When Life Isn’t?,” “Now, About Those Family Scandals and Scoundrels” and “God Can Use This for Good.”

The Study begins at 7 p.m. and everyone is welcome.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Filled Shoe boxes and $7.00 or more per shoe box need to be dropped off at the church office by Wednesday November 12^th so we can get them to the drop off point on time.

 

All Church Potluck Sunday, November 16^th

Count Your Blessings, together with your church family! This potluck will have a Thanksgiving theme, so please bring generous side dishes and desserts that compliment a festive holiday dinner! Turkey and ham will be provided. We will meet in the fellowship hall following the Sunday School & Bible study hour. 

 

Ladies Meetings for November:

Ladies Fellowship Group – All ladies are welcome to join us. We will meet at MFC on Saturday, November 15^th, at 9 a.m. to bake cookies for Hearts With a Mission. There will be a light soup lunch. Cookies will be delivered to Hearts with a Mission when we are finished.

 

FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship) – Our next meeting will be held in the fireside room at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 20^th, with lunch at Wendy’s. All ladies are welcome to join us for the meeting or lunch afterwards.

FWMF Harvest Baked Goods Event is scheduled for Sunday, November 23^rd. There will be Cookies, Cakes, Breads, Pies, Jams & Jellies etc.! Items will be available between worship and the Sunday School hour, then again following Sunday School if items remain. Prices by donation (you determine a fair price according to your means). Funds go toward selected projects in support of our NWYM Friends Serving Abroad (missionaries) and local outreach projects. If you have questions call Nadine Brood at 541-535-1722 and leave a message.

 

NWYM 2014 Thanksgiving Offering This year’s offering will focus on Friends Center Scholarships. The Friends Center at George Fox Evangelical Seminary exists to support students as they prepare for ministry. More information to come in a bulletin insert soon. We will take this offering on Sunday, November 23^rd.

 

Financial Report

                    October 2014          Year-to-date

Income          $13,211.10             $157,210.31

Expenses        12,984.50               158,989.95

Difference            226.60                  -1,729.64

 

We are thankful for all of the ways that everyone supports the life and ministries of God’s work at Medford Friends Church. We thank God for His continued and faithful provision to meet our needs as we seek, follow and serve Him.