The Express                                      
Roseburg First United Methodist Church
The week of March 27
Engage God... Engage One Another... Engage Life!

   
ROCK 'N ROLL. That's the message for this Easter Sunday.  It's not about a genre of popular music, but about the effect of resurrection on our old, unrocked world. I hope you'll join me this Sunday to find out more.

If you're really adventuresome, get an early start to Easter.  We'll be gathering at 6:30am at the Bailey Ranch on Jones Road about a quarter mile behind the Kruse Farm stand.  Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes/boots.  We'll be walking through a sheep pasture up a hill to a marvelous vantage point.  If the sun actually breaks through around 7am, we'll be treated to a very special sunrise experience.  Unfortunately, there has been some illness in the Bailey household and they can't host the refreshment time after the Sunrise Service, so bring your own hot cocoa or coffee to warm up in your car after the brief worship.

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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See you in worship on Sunday -

Pastor Scott Harkness 

ENGAGE GOD
This Sunday 
 
Easter Sunday

Matthew 28:1-10  
You are encouraged to read the Bible lesson
and reflect on it before coming to worship.

"Rock and Roll"
Rev. Scott Harkness preaching

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

Nursery care available for children
5 years and under

10:00 a.m.  The Bridge
Fellowship Hall

10:30 a.m.  Sanctuary Worship Service
Sanctuary

Opening Fanfare

Chancel Choir
"Good Christian Friends Rejoice and Sing"

Musical accompaniment by
Organ, Piano, Trumpets, Drums, Handbells!

Nursery care available for children
5 years and under

Van service is available for 10:30 worship
Please call the church office at (541) 672-1629
to arrange a ride

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

11:30 a.m.  Fellowship Time
Fellowship Hall
Upcoming Events
The ecumenical "Lenten Meditations in Music" at First Presbyterian Church this Good Friday, March 25 concludes the series. In addition to Lenten music Rev.'s Jane Baker, Vicky Brown and Scott Harkness will read traditional Good Friday readings from the Gospel of Luke.  A donation soup and sandwich luncheon is provided by the Presbyterian Women's Organization at 11:30 a.m. in their church social hall followed by the meditation in the sanctuary at 12:10 p.m..
 
The Good Friday Tenebrae Service of Shadows is this Friday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in our sanctuary.

People will gather for an Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. at the Bailey Ranch, 510 Jones Rd. (off Melrose, behind Kruse Farm Market).  Dress for the weather and in Biblical costume if you wish. Due to illness, the Baileys are unable to host the refreshment time afterwards. 
An Invitation to Sing the Hallelujah Chorus  
At the close of the 10:30 worship service this Sunday, all are invited to come up front and sing the Hallelujah Chorus  with the choir.  Extra copies of the music will be available. 
Faith Groups and Classes          
 
Mustard Seed Ministry for children ages 3-9 and Tween Time for children ages 10-12 meet in Room 18 this Sunday at 10:30am. For more information please call Anne Moore at 541-673-3231.
 
Bible Study Opportunities
 The Tuesday evening Bible study at 7 p.m. meets at Pastor Scott's home. The Wednesday morning study at 11:00 a.m. meets in the church lounge. A new Bible study begins Sunday, April 10. They will meet at Wanda Eddy's at 3pm. All groups will begin reading and discussing Paul's letter to the Galatians. All are welcome!

Stuck Class 
Join Doreen Barlow at noon on Tuesdays for the continuing study "Stuck".  While Doreen is recuperating the class will meet at her home.  All are welcome.  Please call the church office for her address and directions. 
ENGAGE ONE ANOTHER
Memorial Service for Esley Zakus
Esley Zakus passed away on Sunday, March 6.  A memorial service is scheduled for this Saturday, March 26 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.  An open house will follow at Esley's home at 1471 NW Moritz Ct.
Fellowship Opportunities This Week                          

Sewing Group meets on Monday, March 28 from 10am-2pm at Lydia's Quilt and Crafts Studio on Harvard.  All who love to sew are invited to bring their projects and come sew with us.  For more information please call Marilyn Passow at 541-672-0056 or Huldah Leoni at 541-673-1857.
ENGAGE LIFE

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. 

General Conference May 10-20, 2016 in Portland OR
Wanda Eddy is arranging a trip to Portland to observe and experience General Conference.  This is an opportunity to see United Methodists from around the world discuss and make policy for our church.  We will drive up on Monday, May 16, and  stay one night.   After attending conference on Tuesday, May 17, we will drive back.

There are sign-up sheet on the Welcome Tables.  We need numbers very soon for making hotel reservations.  If you have questions please contact Wanda Eddy, 541 679-3576.
Sign Campaign Update
A funding drive is underway for a new church sign that will not only highlight this location as the home of our congregation, but other community programs as well. It will cost approximately $8500.

Target:     $8,500 
Partners:   1,350
RFUMC:    3890   
Balance: $3260  (We're over halfway!)  

If you'd like to help please write "Sign" in the memo portion of your check and place it in the offering plate this Sunday or mail/bring it by the church office during the week.  Brochures describing the project are on the Welcome Table.  Thanks!
United Methodist Camp Information
2016 camp information booklets are available now on the Welcome Tables and displays in the entry hall and in the Fellowship Hall.  Check out the variety of camps being offered this year for children, youth, adults and families at our six camps in the Oregon-Idaho Conference.  There are even some camps offered off-site.  Register soon as some camps fill up quickly.
Camp scholarships are available.  Please check with the church office.
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).
  • March 27:  Infant formula
  • April 3:  Canned or dried fruits
Volunteer Opportunities at FISH Food Pantry  
The FISH Food Pantry is in need of additional volunteers. The Pantry is in particular need of volunteers that can occasionally fill-in on somewhat short notice when a regular volunteer is out of town, ill, or otherwise not available. A few more volunteers are also needed on a one-day per week regular weekly basis. The volunteer shifts are three hours. Volunteers are asked to be at the Pantry 30 minutes before it opens to help set up for the day, and stay to help cleanup for 30 minutes after the Pantry closes.  
The Pantry is open for clients the following times:
  • Monday and Wednesdays afternoons 1:30 to 3:30 pm
  • Thursday and Friday mornings 9:30 to 11:30 am
There are several volunteer jobs at the FISH Food Pantry, including client intake (use computer to enter data and client application), greeter (explains how Pantry works to new clients), stocking (moves food from storage area to food kiosks), and bagging/ client checkout. The only position where specialized orientation/ training is needed is client intake. However, most every task requires some people skills. Additionally, volunteers are needed with a pickup truck that could occasionally haul pallets of food from the UCAN warehouse to the Pantry on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for one to one and half hour.
 
Next Week's Calendar 

Sunday, March 27
6:30 a.m.       Easter Sunrise Service/ Bailey Ranch
8:58 a.m.       Flipside Worship/ Fellowship Hall
10:00 a.m.     The Bridge/ Fellowship Hall
10:30 a.m.     Sanctuary Worship Service/ Sanctuary
10:30 a.m.     Mustard Seed Ministry & Tween Time/ Room 18
11:30 a.m.     Fellowship Time/ Fellowship Hall
 
Monday, March 28                                   
10am-2pm     Sewing Group/ Lydia's
11:30 a.m.      Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall
12:00 p.m.      AA/Room 12
3:30 p.m.        Celebration Team/ Chapel
7:00 p.m.        Boy Scouts Troop #225/ Fellowship Hall
 
Tuesday, March 29  
11:30 a.m.     Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall
12:00 p.m.     Getting Unstuck/ Doreen Barlow's home
 3:30 p.m.      Comprehensive Staff Meeting/ Chapel
 7:00 p.m.      GA/ Room 12

Wednesday, March 30 
11:30 a.m.     Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall    
12:00 p.m.     AA/ Room 12
4:15 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, March 31
10:00 a.m.      AA/Room 12
11:30 a.m.      Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall
12:00 p.m.      Al Anon/Room 12
 7:00 p.m.       Boy Scouts Troop #114/ F. Hall

Friday, April 1
11:30 a.m.      Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall
1:30 p.m.        Burrito Assembly for Casa de Belen/ Kitchen

Saturday, April 2 
10 am-2 pm   Farmer's Market/ Basketball Court  
12:00 p.m.     Roseburg Emmaus Women's 4th Day/ Lounge
4:00 p.m.       UC Veg Potluck/ Fellowship Hall              
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In This Issue
Upcoming Lenten Events
Hallelujah Chorus
Zakus Memorial Service
Fellowship Opportunities This Week
Friendly Kitchen
General Conference
New Sign Update
United Methodist Camps
Outreach Opportunities This Week

 

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