The Pastor’s Blog
Friends Twin Rocks Camp Raegan Kiley and Ariel Taylor are attending Girls Camp June 30th – July 5th. Nate and Jaden Krupp will attend Boys Camp July 14th – July 19th. Please be remembering them in prayer as they experience camp for the first time.
You can go to www.twinrocks.org for photos posted during the week of camp.
August 4-10, 2013 Surfside Camp pre-registered by July 19, cost is $288.For youth completing 8th-12th grades this spring.
| Medford Friends T-Shirts for Sale |
Matching t-shirts can help foster a sense of team, connectedness and family, and recognizing that all three of those are worthy goals for us, the Elders have designed a Medford Friends t-shirt. The shirts are available in a variety of sizes and are just $8 each for youth small through adult XL and just $9 each for sizes above XL. To order see the display in the main hallway at MFC or contact Carla Tappero.
FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship) thanks everyone who contributed to the Father’s day brownie bake sale, $140 was donated for mission’s projects.
All ladies are welcome to join us at the home of Phebe McManama, Thursday, July 18th, at 10 a.m. for the next meeting. Following the meeting there will be a potluck picnic. We will not meet in the month of August, but resume again on the 19th of Sept.
What's Up For the Youth!
Emigrant Lake Day
When: July 8th, Meet at MFC at 11 a.m. for rides
Where: Emigrant Lake Water Slides
Cost: $10 for 3hrs.
You Will Need: Sunblock & Swim gear
All junior and senior high youth are invited. If you have any other questions please contact Dave Gomez.
Bring a Friend and Join in the Fun!
When: Wednesday, July 31st
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Bobbio's Pizza in Central Point
Cost: $5
All junior and senior high youth are invited. If you need a ride please contact Dave Gomez.
Youth Impact Airsoft Extravaganza Saturday, July 20th 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cost is $10
For more information and rides contact Dave Gomez.
THIRD DAY Concert – Wednesday, July 17th At Lithia Amphitheater 6 p.m.
Reserved: $40 General Admission: $22.50
It is recommended to order tickets in advance since prices will be higher on the day of the show. You can buy tickets online at www.Lmgconcerts.com or by calling 855-443-8499.
Note: Show tickets include admission to the Jackson County Fair on July 17th. Present your concert ticket at the Fair Gate for admission.
Northwest Yearly Meeting 2013 July 21-25 “The Risen Christ: Our Identity and Hope”
Online registration is open for Northwest Yearly Meeting 2013 annual sessions. The Sunday evening keynote address will be from Superintendent Becky Ankeny and the following evenings Richard Foster will be the guest speaker. To register please visit the Yearly Meeting web page at nwfriends.org.
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Home Study for July 1 to 6, 2013
Monday – Read Proverbs 17:24
Why does a wandering eye most always get us in trouble?
How do we keep wisdom in view?
How does that help to shape our thoughts and actions?
How does this verse challenge you? What will you do?
Tuesday – Read II Peter 2:14
What does it mean to have “eyes full of adultery?”
How does that impact our thoughts and behavior?
How do the actions of those with “eyes full of adultery” impact other people?
What is this verse saying to you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read Proverbs 4:20-27
How do we keep the words of God’s wisdom in our sight and heart?
How does God’s word give us life and health?
How does it keep us looking ahead and on the right path?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Thursday – Read Hebrews 12:1-3
What sin seems to easily entangle you? How can you throw it off?
Why are we to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus? How can we do that?
What does Jesus show/teach us about staying faith in the face of difficulty and pain?
How does that encourage you?
Friday – Read II Timothy 2:20-22
How can we make ourselves more usable for God’s noble purposes?
Why is this important?
As we flee evil desires what are we to pursue?
Why is it important to understand this?
How does this passage challenge you? What will you do?
Saturday – Read Matthew 5:31-32
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Home Study for June 24 through 29, 2013
Home Study
Monday – Read I Samuel 16:7
Why does God have a different standard than men?
How can we have more of the attitude of God as we look at people and situations?
Why is this important?
What is Jesus saying to you? What will you do?
Tuesday – Read Ephesians 4:26-27
How can we keep from sinning in our anger?
Why is this important?
How does this passage challenge you?
What will you do?
Wednesday – Read James 1:19-21
How do you feel about the direction given in verse 19?
Have you found it to be true in your life?
How can we put this truth into practice?
What will you do?
Thursday – Read Romans 12:18
Can we ever be at peace with all people?
Why or why not?
What is our role in trying to maintain peace?
How does this verse challenge you? How will you respond?
Friday – Read Romans 12:1-2
What does it mean to be a “living sacrifice?”
Why are we to not conform to the pattern of this world?
How can our minds be transformed?
How does living as a living sacrificed with a transformed mind help us to better know God’s will?
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you? How will you respond?
Saturday – Read Matthew 5:27-30
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Home Study for June 17 through 22, 2013
Monday – Read John 1:1-18
What does this passage teach us about Jesus?
Why is it important to understand these things?
Tuesday – Read Romans 8:1-4
What has set us free from the law of sin and death?
By what means do we fulfill the righteous requirements of the law?
Why is the law powerless to do?
Why is it important to understand this?
How is God challenging you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read Deuteronomy 10:12-13
What does God desire for His followers to do?
How does knowing the Law help us to do that?
Why has the Law been given to us?
How are they for our good?
How is God challenging you? How will you respond?
Thursday – Read Matthew 22:34-40
How are all of the words of the Law and the Prophets fulfilled by Jesus’ reply in verse 37?
Do you think His answer surprised the religious leader(s)?
Why?
How does it surprise you? How will you respond?
Friday – Read Micah 6:8
How does treating others as we read here allow us to fulfill God’s desire for His people?
How does it bring glory and honor to God?
Why is humility before God important to living for Him?
How does this verse challenge you? How will you respond?
Saturday – Read Matthew 5:21-26
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