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Home Study for March 18 through 23, 2013
Monday – Read Romans 3:23-24 and 5:8
What have we all done?
Why is it important to recognize this truth?
What is the remedy for our sin?
What do you need to do in your relationship with Jesus today?
Tuesday – Read Philippians 2:1-11
According to verse 4, how are we to live?
How did Jesus demonstrate that for us?
What difference has Jesus made in your life?
What difference can you make in the lives of other people?
How is the Holy Spirit challenging you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read Matthew 7:1-5
How would you feel about having God judge you by the same measure that you are tempted to judge other people?
Why is it that humans are incapable of judging fairly?
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you? How will you respond?
Thursday – Read Colossians 3:12-17
What would it take for the people of Jesus to live as we read here?
What would that tell the world about Jesus?
How would the world respond to Jesus?
How does this passage challenge you? What will you do?
Friday – Read II Timothy 2:22-26
How are we to live?
How are we to respond to those who oppose the truth of Jesus?
Why?
In your opinion, has the church of Jesus in the U.S. done this very well? Why do you say that?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Saturday – Read Matthew 21:1-11
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Home Study for March 11 to 16, 2013
Monday – Read Matthew 7:7-12
What does Jesus invite us to do here?
Why can we ask in confidence?
Will God always answer our prayers in the exact same way we ask?
Why is that?
How does this passage encourage you? Challenge you?
Tuesday – Read Romans 8:26-28
What hope do these verses give you?
Why?
Take some time in prayer and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart and intercede on your behalf.
Wednesday – Read Matthew 7:13:14
What does this passage tell us about our relationship with Jesus?
Who leads us to the gate that leads to life?
Why is it important to understand this?
How does this impact our ability to know and do God’s will in our lives?
How does this challenge you? How will you respond?
Thursday – Read Matthew 7:15-23
As we live for Jesus what should our lives produce?
What does that fruit look like?
What does the fruit produced for Jesus in our lives tell others about our relationship with Him?
How does this passage challenge you? What will you do?
Friday – Read Matthew 7:24-29
Are you building your life on the sand or the rock?
What difference does that make to you?
How does that see you through the difficult times of life?
Take time to thank Jesus for being the rock in your life and affirming your commitment to live for Him.
Saturday – Read John 8:1-11
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March Madness!!!
Monday, March 25th @ 12:00 p.m.
Jr. & Sr. High Students are invited to join us at Family Fun Center
for Go Karts and Mini Golf! For rides or more information contact Dave Gomez at the church office.
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“The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone”
Coming to Tinsel Town on March 15th
A number of us from Medford Friends got to attend the Medford premier showing of this movie and found it to be great fun with a powerful message; every person is created by God, is loved by Him and has a purpose which God placed in them. It is also a wonderful tool to open a conversation about Jesus with a child or anyone else who watches it.
It is the hope of the producers of this movie that as many kids as possible can see it as it plays around the country and that many would come to faith in Jesus. Please be praying that the Holy Spirit would use this movie to bring many children and families to faith in Jesus and ask Jesus who He would have you to take so they may come to know Him.
If you are thinking about going, please remember that the opening weekend of any movie is crucial to how long it plays in the theater so you might think about trying to see it between March 15th and 17th.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner – Sunday, March 17th
Delicious Food & Great Fellowship!
Join us for dinner at Medford Friends Church on Sunday, March 17th, at noon, prepared by the MFC Ladies Fellowship Group. No charge for dinner…Donations Appreciated!
All proceeds will support the ministries of the ladies group.
The menu: Shepherd's Pie, Green Beans, Salad, Soda Bread, and Apple Crisp for Dessert.
Lord’s Supper Service Palm Sunday, March 24th, at 6 p.m.
II Corinthians 11:26 says, “For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.”
On March 24th we will hold a Lord’s Supper service, using the elements to proclaim Jesus’ death until He comes. The service will feature worship, reflection and repentance, sharing the elements and open sharing.
Easter Sunday, March 31st we will begin with a continental breakfast at 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall, with worship following at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. There will be no Sunday School that day. After the worship service there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids.
Ladies Fellowship Group
All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet on March 5th, at 7 p.m. 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, March 21st, at 10 a.m. A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.
An Opportunity to Serve at MFC
The Christian Ed Committee is considering the possibility of conducting a Vacation Bible School this summer. If you feel called to give leadership to this ministry please contact Lena Anderson.
Financial Report
February 2013 Year-to-date
Income $16,329.96 $29,855.96
Expenses 18,059.67 36,130.15
Difference -1,729.71 -6,274.19
We are thankful to God for His provision and for everyone who contributes in so many ways to the ministries of Medford Friends. As we begin a new year with a financial deficit, which isn’t unusual, please be praying for God’s continued provision for us as His people and His church.
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