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Home Study August 6 through 11, 2012
Monday – Read Jeremiah 17:5-8
What happens to those who trust in human strength?
How does God work in the lives of those who trust in Him?
What fruit does God want to produce in and through you in these days as you trust in Him?
Tuesday – Read John 14:12-13 and 25-27
What does Jesus want to do through our lives?
Who has God given us to teach us the things we need to know?
What does He teach us?
What do we experience when we learn and follow?
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read Philippians 4:12-13
Who did Paul find to be his source of strength in any and every situation?
What can you do to make this promise true for you?
Thursday – Read II Corinthians 12:7-10
Why did Paul say that he experienced hard times and suffering?
Why didn’t God relieve him of his pain?
What value is there in our weaknesses?
Why can God’s power be seen all the more when He works though our weaknesses?
What has God been calling you to do? How will you do it?
Friday – Read John 21:1-14
As fishermen, the disciples knew what they were doing. How did they end up getting such a substantial catch?
How can Jesus magnify the results of what you know how to do?
What has Jesus been saying to you? What will you do?
Saturday – Read Daniel 3:1-30
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Song of the Week
This weeks song is What Faith Can Do by Kutless. This song is what you will see when you believe in God and have faith from him. For example-Answers to prayers, happiness, wisdom, hope. When you put God at the center of your life and trust in him you will see so many unbeliveable things happening in your life that it will be breath taking. This song shows it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTNBWv33-QI
What Faith Can Do-Kutless-It Is Well
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August Youth Events
Surfside Camp-August 5th-11th. Campers need to be at MFC by 8:30 a.m. with $20 to help cover the cost of gas, their personal gear, a sack lunch for the trip up and money for lunch on the way home. Thank You to Annella Pechon for volunteering your time and energy to take our youth to and from camps this year!
Coffee and Connection– A time of getting into the word and fellowship 11 a.m. each Tuesday in August.
Tuesday Special!!- August 14th, 5-8p.m. Meet at the Family Fun Center. Cost is $12 for 1 Go Kart ride, 1 Bumper Boat and Unlimited Mini Golf.
Water Works Park in Redding-Thursday August 23rd. Meet at MFC at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $20 for Unlimited rides plus money for lunch @ In-N-Out. Sign up in Ross Chapel.
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Hands and Feet of Jesus
School Supply Drive
One of the activities we adopted in our Hands and Feet of Jesus ministries was providing school supplies for students at Howard Elementary. Many of the families in our community cannot afford to provide these needed supplies for their children and we want to help. Below is a list of supplies that we are collecting to share with students in need. You will notice that some of the supplies are listed by their brand name and educators tell us that is because even though they may cost a little more those brands provide better bang for the buck.
We have a collection box for these supplies in the main hallway and we ask everyone to bring in your donations by Sunday, August 19, so they may be delivered to the school that week. Thank you so much for caring and for giving!
Supplies for Howard School:
12 pack Ticonderoga Laddie brand pencils; 24 count Crayola crayons; Pencil top erasers; large erasers; 12 count Crayola color pencils; 8 count Crayola color markers (washable); glue sticks; bottles white glue; rulers; pencil pouches; red, blue, yellow and green pocket folders; notebook paper; pens; solar calculators; 3-ring binders; pocket dividers for binders; 3×5 lined note cards; spiral notebooks; Kleenex tissues; backpacks.
Clothing Give Away
There are many in our valley making hard choices right now. After rent, utilities and food there isn’t much left for school and work clothes. On September 15 we will be the hands and feet of Jesus by giving away clean, gently used clothing and coats. If you just love to shop, there is always a need for new socks and underwear (either gender, any size). We will need friends to assist shoppers on Saturday and to sort clothes on Friday. Call Earlene Schlosser if you have questions 541-890-6218.
Food Pantry Thank You
Thank you to everyone who brought donations for our food pantry; the shelves are well stocked and we will be able to help many families with food in the days to come. Thank you for showing the love of Jesus by supporting this need meeting ministry.
99th Birthday Celebration for Vera Wisely
August 18th at 12 noon
The family and friends of Vera will celebrate her 99th Birthday with a potluck dinner in the MFC Fellowship Hall and they invite us, their Church Family, to join the celebration. Vera has requested no gifts, but cards are most welcome.
For the potluck please bring a main dish and a side dish; coffee and punch will be provided and if you want any other soft drink feel free to bring your own. Marilyn will provide a large birthday cake, so dessert items are not necessary, but always welcome. We will cut and serve the cake around 1:30 p.m. If you would rather come for just cake and coffee, please feel free to come then. We will be at the church from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Please RSVP so we will know how many to plan for:
541-664-1503 or 541-664-3363 or email mts1040@hotmail.com.
NWYM Friends Women Joint Retreat 2012
“God the Gardner” September 20-23 Cost: $170.
At Quaker Hill Camp & Conference Center in McCall, ID
Becky Ankeny, NWYM superintendent is this year’s speaker.
Transportation from Portland A 47- passenger bus (with restroom and air con.) has been booked to go to Quaker Hill. Round trip cost will be $90. The absolute deadline for registering for the bus is Wednesday, August 15th. Brochures with much more information and registration forms are located on the table in the foyer.
Surfside Camp – August 5th – 11th Campers need to be at MFC by 8:30 a.m. with $20 to help cover the cost of gas, their personal gear, a sack lunch for the trip up and money for lunch on the way home.
Thank You to Annella Pechon for volunteering your time and energy to take our youth to and from camps this year!
Youth Coffee & Connection – A time of getting into the word & fellowship 11 a.m. each Tuesday in August.
Tuesday Special! August 14th Youth – 5 to 8 p.m.
Meet at the Rogue Valley Family Fun Center
Cost: $12 – 1 Go Kart ,1 Bumper Boat & Unlimited Mini Golf
Water Works Park in Redding – Thursday, August 23rd Youth meet at MFC at 7:30 a.m. Cost: $20 for Unlimited rides plus money for lunch @ In-N-Out
- Sign up in Ross Chapel
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