he Express

Roseburg First United Methodist Church

The week of January 10

Engage God... Engage One Another... Engage Life!

This issue of the Express provides an update for the next week's happenings around Roseburg's First United Methodist Church. If this weekly newsletter comes as a surprise to you, it's probably because we've added you to the mailing list! If you don't want to receive the Weekly Express every Thursday, simply scroll to the bottom of the page to use the SafeUnsubscribe option. Uncheck the Weekly Express and you'll no longer receive it.

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Hope you'll join us in worship on Sunday -

Pastor Scott Harkness

ENGAGE GOD

This Sunday

Isaiah 43:1-7
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

You are encouraged to read the Bible lesson

and reflect on it before coming to worship.

"Affirmation First"
Rev. Mike Gillespie, Guest Preacher

8:58 a.m. Flipside Worship Service
Fellowship Hall

Nursery care available during both services for children
5 years and under

10:00 a.m. The Bridge
Fellowship Hall

10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service
Sanctuary

Chancel Choir
"The Lord Came Down to the River"

Nursery care available during both services for children
5 years and under

10:30 a.m. Mustard Seed Ministry for children ages 3-9 Room 18
Tween Time for ages 10-12
Chapel

11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time
Fellowship Hall

Van service is available for 10:30 worship
Please call the church office at 541/672-1629

to arrange a ride

Special Offering for the FISH Food Pantry

Faith Groups and Classes

Mustard Seed Ministry for children meets this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-9 meet in Room 18. Tween Time for ages 10-12 meet in the chapel. For more information please call Sheila Goodman at 503-459-1780 or Anne Moore at 541-673-3231.

CONNECT Youth

CONNECT Omegas (grades 3-7) meet Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in Room 20.
CONNECT Alphas (grades 8-12) meet Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church.
For more information please contact Jess Liebowitz at 541-671-3107.

Bible Study Opportunity

We have a Wednesday 11:00am Bible study that meets in the church lounge and is open to anyone who wants to come. We are reading and discussing the Gospel of Mark. The next class will be January 27.

Lenten Quest Engaging Faith Team

The next Engaging Faith Discipleship Season is the season of Lent, which begins with Ash Wednesday on February 10 and ends with Easter Sunday on March 27. This spiritually rich season of prayer and service, reflection and preparation will be planned by the LentenQuest team, which Pastor Scott will assemble soon. The team will meet on Tuesday, January 19 from 3:15-5:00pm in the chapel. We'd love new ideas and fresh perspectives. Would you like to participate on this short-term team? If so, let Pastor Scott know (scott@fumcroseburg.org). Thanks!

Stuck Class

A great way to start out the New Year. Stuck is not really a study about our struggles. This is a study about God. As we understand God and God's plans and heaven and Jesus Christ's love for us and grace and mercy and on and on and on... a thousand problems are solved all at once.

There is a tension that we feel. Most of us know we are stuck and imperfect, broken. But focusing on the reality of our brokenness usually brings us to run to the dark place of rebellion or to the seemingly safe place of covering it up. Shame follows us to both places. To be known and accepted are the two most fundamental needs a human has. But we often sacrifice truly being known for covering up the stuff that makes us seem weak or unlovable.

May the Father, Son and Holy Spirit creatively weave their way into every answer for every problem you face. We are a humanity of brokenness. Christ often says, "You are broken. Come back to me," because in our brokenness we find God. Come join Doreen Barlow in the discovery of God's love for the broken places. Stuck is a 6 week class. Starts Tuesday, January 5th, at noon in the chapel. Books are $10. Call Kathy in the church office at 541-672-1629 to register.

ENGAGE ONE ANOTHER

Fellowship Opportunities This Week

Book Club meets on Monday, January 11 at 3pm in the lounge. All who love to read are invited. The book this month is Sparrow Migrations by Cari Noga. It was recommended by Gail Ball. For more information about the Book Club please call Gail at 541-391-2261.

Rebecca Circle meets on Saturday, January 16 at 1:00pm in the lounge. For more information please call Thelma Guffy at 541-440-0942.

Traveling Tables

Are you interested in joining groups who like to share a potluck dinner together? Or are you more interested in a game night and snacks? Or maybe you enjoy both. We are starting several new groups this year for both potluck dinners and games (Yes you can sign up for both). Doreen is just starting to put everyone into groups, so please let her know if you would like to be included. You can sign up at the Welcome Table or you can call Kathy at 541-672-1629.

ENGAGE LIFE

Art Garage

MAKE PLANS TO JOIN OUR JANUARY CLASSES AT THE ART GARAGE!!! All classes are held at Dillard Winston United Methodist Church, 131 - 4th Street in Dillard, OR 97432

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Tuesday, January 12, 2:30-4:00 P.M.

Instructor: Vicki CooperPhone: 541-672-�3993
Age Group: Teens through Senior Citizen

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE ACRYLICS

Thursday, Jan-7, Jan-14,

Jan-21, 1 - 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Patti Langille Phone:541-789-3911 FREE There is no charge for this class.

Patti will take you through all the steps needed to create one lovely piece of art. No prior experience with Acrylics is needed.

FABRIC FLOWERS

Friday, January 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Instructor: Carole Myers

Phone: 541-679-8809

FREE There is no charge for this class.

All supplies for this class are provided by the Art Garage

In her class on creating fabric flowers, Carole will take you through the entire process from choosing and cutting the fabric, to creating arrangements, bags, pins, etc. The entire process is taught in one class.

CREATIVE WRITING

Fri, January 29., 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Runs for four weeks Instructor: Aurora Dewater
Phone: 541-215-6335 Please bring a notebook.

FREE There is no charge for this class.

For more information please call Doreen Barlow at 541-671-8399.

Friendly Kitchen

Meals on Wheels of Roseburg/The Friendly Kitchen serves lunch in the Fellowship Hall weekdays between 11:30 and noon. Anyone 60 yrs. and over or disabled may receive a meal. A $3.00 donation per meal is requested.

Outreach Opportunities this Week

FISH Food Offering

Remember to bring your food donations for the FISH Food Pantry to church each Sunday. Place your donations in the FISH Chuck Wagon near the entrance. These are the suggested food item(s).

January 10: Baby food
January 17: Canned Vegetables

Opportunities to Serve

Would you like to serve as a Scripture reader, worship assistant at the 10:30 a.m. sanctuary service, sound tech or projectionist? Please contact the church office- we can arrange training and put you on the schedule. Thanks!

Sign up this Sunday to volunteer for the RFUMC table at the Saturday Farmers' Market. Volunteers are needed. Sign-up sheets are on the Welcome Tables.

Would you like to serve as a greeter/usher coordinator? Contact the church office.

Next Week's Calendar

Sunday, January 10
8:58 a.m.       Flipside Worship/ Fellowship Hall
10:00 a.m.     The Bridge/ Fellowship Hall
10:30 a.m.     Sanctuary Worship Service/ Sanctuary

11:30 a.m.     Fellowship Time/ Fellowship Hall
3:00 p.m.       CONNECT Omegas/ Room 20
6:00 p.m.       CONNECT Alphas/ Faith Lutheran Church

Monday, January 11

11:30 a.m.      Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall
12:00 p.m.      AA/Room 12
3:00 p.m.        Book Club/ Lounge
7:00 p.m.        Boy Scouts Troop #225/ Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, January 12

11:30 a.m.     Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall
4:30 p.m.       Douglas County Youth Orchestra/ F. Hall
7:00 p.m.       GA/ Room 12

Wednesday, January 13

11:30 a.m. Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall

12:00 p.m. AA/ Room 12
4:30 p.m. Bell rehearsal/ Sanctuary
5:30 p.m. Flipside rehearsal/ Fellowship Hall

5:30 p.m.       AA/Room 20
7:00 p.m.       Choir rehearsal/ Lounge
7:30 p.m.       Al-Anon/ Room 12

Thursday, January 14
10:00 a.m.      AA/Room 12
11:30 a.m.      Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall
12:00 p.m.      Al Anon/Room 12
3:30 p.m.        Umpqua Valley Youth Orchestra/ F. Hall
7:00 p.m.        Boy Scouts Troop #114/ F. Hall

Friday, January 15
11:30 a.m.      Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship hall

Saturday, January 16
10 am-2 pm   Farmer's Market/ Fellowship Hall
1:00 p.m. Rebecca Circle/ Lounge

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In This Issue

This Sunday

Faith Groups and Classes Meeting This Week

Lenten Quest Engaging Faith Team

Stuck Class

Fellowship Opportunities This Week

Traveling Tables

Art Garage Classes

Friendly Kitchen

Outreach Opportunities This Week

Next Week's Calendar

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