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April Youth News
Silver Ring Thing– Friday, April 13th at Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center. This event is about sex, dating, love, and relationships. Meet at MFC at 6 p.m. for a ride. This event is free, but a purity ring costs $20.
Planet Wisdom– Friday and Saturday, April 27th and 28th in the bay area in California. This is a youth ministry conference. Contact Dave Gomez for more information.dave@medfordfriendschurch.org
Yard Sale– If you are planning on participating with the Mexico Mission Team, there will be a yard sale on saturday, april 21st at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise money. You may also donate clean, usable items. Volunteers are needed for set-up @ 7 a.m. and for clean-up @1:45 p.m. on that day too.
Camp Auction– Don’t forget that camp auction is on wednesday may 16th. If you are going to camp or going to Mexico this year, make sure that you have something ready to be sold so you may get a scholorship!
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Song of the Week
But the servant was pierced because we had sinned. He was crushed because we had done what was evil. He was punished to make us whole agian. His wounds have healed us. Isaiah 53:5. As we all know this week is Easter and I wanted to post a song that always really touches me during this time of year. The song is called Redeemer, Savior , Friend. It is preformed by David Kauffman. This song is about how when Jesus was going on to die, he did it for his children, he did it for you. This song really puts the emphisis on how Jesus was thinking about you in particular when he went to die. I also personally think that people dwell a little too much on Jesus dying around the Easter season. You know what Easter is the celebration of right?… Jesus rising from the grave because he is lord of all and can conqur anything! It is important to relize that Jesus did die for you, but also, we should rejoice that he came back and went to Heaven to prepare a place for us. So I really encourage you to really close your eyes and take time to let this song sink in during this Easter season and any other time too. I just find it really powerfull to listent to around Easter and that is what makes it special to me. So here you go-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r__K8E8y2SU&feature=related
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Home Study April 9th through 14th
Monday – Read John 3:16-18
Why did Jesus come into the world?
How do we receive life through Jesus?
Forgiveness of sin and salvation through Jesus is actually pretty simple, why did God make it that way?
What do you need Jesus to do in you? Ask Him.
Tuesday – Read John 6:60-69
Why did some of the people following Jesus turn away from Him here?
Why did Peter say that he and the others were staying with Jesus?
How does that apply to our lives today?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read John 11:17-44
What does Jesus reveal about Himself in this passage?
How does that apply to our lives and relationship with Him today?
How do you need the life giving power of Jesus to work in you?
Thursday – Read John 12:47-50
After all that Jesus has done so that we may receive forgiveness and life, if we reject His words, how do we condemn ourselves?
How do the commands of God lead us to life?
What hope does this give you?
Who needs to hear about the hope you have?
Friday – Read John 21:15-17
Peter had denied Jesus three times on the night of His arrest and this passage recounts how Jesus reinstated His relationship with Peter.
Who took the initiative in repairing their damaged relationship?
Why did He do this?
Why did Peter’s words of love need to be followed by action?
How does this apply to our lives today?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Saturday – Read Matthew 28:16-20
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Easter Sunday Schedule
April 8, 2012 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 Bible studies or Sunday School classes that day. After the worship service there will be an egg hunt for the kids.
2012 Easter Offering For Missions – Mexico
Through the support of Evangelical Friends Mission we empower the people who have been called by God to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ around the globe. This year the annual Easter offering for missions features Mexico. Our missionaries in Aguascalientes and Siete Ejidos assist local believers in addressing the spiritual and physical needs in their communities. You can play a part in going out to preach everywhere through your gift to the 2012 Easter offering, which will be taken on Easter Sunday. Please designate your gift “Easter Offering.”
Candles in a Can & Heatalator Update
Training and Material Needs
Judy Fields reported that the Salvation Army will partner with us to help distribute these items to the homeless people they serve who could benefit from them. We have scheduled a training opportunity for everyone who would like to learn how to make these items: Tuesday, April 10, at 6 p.m. at the church.
- We also need wax and hardware cloth which are key components. If you would like to donate either of these please bring them to the church or contact Judy Fields.
Ladies Meetings in April:
FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship) is open to all women of our church. 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, April 19th, 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,
April 17th, at the home of Dawn DuLong.
Ladies Annual Spring Rally
“Glow in the Dark” (I John 1:5-7)
All Women Invited! This year’s rally will be held at Medford Friends Church, at 10 a.m. April 21, 2012. The speaker will be Carolyn Stansell. There will be a Men’s Breakfast at 8 a.m. at Talent Friends Church, 50 Talent Ave. Ron Stansell will be sharing.
All Church Potluck – Sunday, April 15th Everyone is Welcome!
Join us in the fellowship hall following the 11 a.m. Sunday School classes. There will be a short business meeting following the potluck.
Saturday, April 21st – Yard Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MFC
The Mexico Missions Team will hold a Yard Sale in the fenced area of our yard on April 21, 2012.
- We are accepting donations of clean, useable items.
- Volunteers are needed for set-up @ 7 a.m. and for clean- up@ 1:45 p.m. on the day of the sale.
- All proceeds go toward building a home for a needy family in Mexico.
Camp Auction 2012 – Wednesday, May 16th
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. There are sign-up sheets and additional information located in the Fellowship Hall, Hallway, Harmony Hall and Ross Chapel.
Breakfast of Champions Fundraiser for Mexico Mission House Building Project is Back!
The cereal bowls are available in the main hall, sign up now, simply eat the cereal and fill up the bowl with Change – for Change! Turn in your “bowl donation” by April 29th. All proceeds go toward Mexico Missions 2012.
Girl’s Nite in the Word At Community Bible Church in Central Point
Sunday, April 8th, 6 to 8:30 p.m. This month’s topic is anxiety.
All Jr. Hi & High School girls are invited to participate. You can get more information at girlsniteintheword.com – empowering teen girls to make wise choices – hosted by Jimmelynn Rice.
SILVER RING THING – FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH
Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center
For Jr. High and High School Youth – Meet at MFC at 6 p.m. for a ride
Free Event – You may bring $20 for the ring.
Planet Wisdom – Youth Ministry Conference
For Jr. High & High School Youth – April 27 & 28
Sign up in Ross Chapel – for more info see Dave Gomez
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