The Express                                      
Roseburg First United Methodist Church
The week of April 24
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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Blessings -

Pastor Scott Harkness 

ENGAGE GOD
This Sunday 
 

John 15:26, 27  16:4b-15 
You are encouraged to read the Bible lesson
and reflect on it before coming to worship.

"Going Away Presence"
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

10:15 a.m.  Holy Communion
Sanctuary

10:30 a.m.  Sanctuary Worship Service
Sanctuary

Chancel Choir
"Living Water, Guiding Spirit"

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
in Room 18
Tween Time for ages 10-12
in the Chapel

11:30 a.m.  Fellowship Time
Fellowship Hall 
Faith Groups and Classes          
 
Mustard Seed Ministry for children ages 3-9 will meet in Room 18 and Tween Time for children ages 10-12 will meet in the Chapel this Sunday at 10:30am. For more information please call Anne Moore at 541-673-3231 or Sheila Goodman at 503-459-1780.

CONNECT Youth 
Sunday, May 1:  Omegas meet at 3:00 p.m. in Room 20
Alphas meet at 5:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church.

Bible Studies on James
  • Tuesdays, 7pm at Pastor Scott's home
  • Wednesdays, 11am in church lounge. Lunches are available for purchase from the Friendly Kitchen.

Bible Study on Galatians 

  • Sundays, 3pm at Wanda Eddy's home
Stuck Class 
Join Doreen Barlow on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel for the continuing study "Stuck".  All are welcome. 
 
This wonderful class has turned into an ongoing class and is for anyone who would like to join. The original group decided in the second week of study, that the book and DVD had so much to offer, we couldn't possibly get it all done in 6 weeks. So we decided to take as much time as we needed. There is also a possibility that when we have finished this course, we will find another course with a similar focus, and just keep going. We may change the date and time in September, but we will keep going in some form for several months - with the summer off to enjoy our family and friends.

Don't be shy.  This was originally designed as a women's bible study, but everyone is welcome. it's a wonderful, thoughtful presentation that encourages bible study and discussion.
 
New Booklet on the Bible Now Available
A collection of Pastor Scott's sermons on the Bible is available on the Welcome Table. This sermon series was preached December-February of this year. 
ENGAGE ONE ANOTHER
Calling All Grads!
Is someone from your family graduating this June? Please let the church office know names, where they are graduating from and their future plans as soon as possible so we can include them in our recognition of graduates.
Thanks!
Fellowship Opportunities This Week                          

UMW Executive Board meets on Monday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the lounge.

Men's Breakfast meets on Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00 a.m. at Karen's Coffee Cup.  All men are welcome.  For more information please call Steve Barfield at 541-957-2712.
Upcoming Events:
Victorian Garden Party High Tea
Dillard-Winston UMC invites us to a high tea on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wear your hat! There will be a hat contest with a prize for 1st place, door prizes, storytelling, singing, a great lunch, lots of fun and friendship. Children are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Tickets are $7.00. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Please contact Carole at 679-8809 or Sheryl at 679-5486. The event benefits the Dillard-Winston Food Pantry.

"Soul on Fire" CONNECT Fundraiser  Help the CONNECT youth group raise funds for their upcoming mission trips this summer.  There will be a Mexican luncheon and auction on Sunday, May 15  at 12 noon at 1st Presbyterian.  Admission is a freewill donation.

The youth are looking for donations of needed food items for the luncheon.  Please sign up at the Welcome Table this Sunday.  Thanks! 
ENGAGE LIFE
AFS Host Families Wanted
Host families are needed starting in August for some wonderful high school students (ages 15-18) from all over the world who want to spend a year in the US to experience life with an American family.  PLEASE consider if you, or someone you know, might want to work toward a "more just and peaceful world through increasing intercultural understanding" by hosting a student this coming school year through AFS-USA.  Host families are needed!  Please contact Tina Arredondo at tinaarredondo@gmail.com or 541-637-0899. 

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. 

Visit General Conference
May 16 & 17
Wanda Eddy is finalizing arrangements for the trip to Portland to observe and experience the General Conference of The United Methodist Church.  This a rare opportunity to witness lay and clergy delegates from around the world discuss and make policy for our denomination, as well as inspiring worship and presentations.  The group will drive up on Monday, May 16, and stay one night.  They will return to Roseburg later the next day. Hotel reservations have been made, but if more people want to go we can reserve additional rooms. If you have questions please contact Wanda Eddy at 541-679-3576.

Sign Campaign Update
We are nearly ready to place the order for the new church sign on Harvard Ave. but it's not too late to make a contribution to the project. Checks can be made out to First United Methodist Church with the word "sign" written in the memo line.
Brochures describing the project are on the Welcome Table.
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).
  • May 1:  Baby food
  • May 8:  Canned vegetables
The FISH Food Pantry is in need of additional volunteers. Some jobs are to substitute for regular volunteers, and there are a variety of tasks available.If you would like more information, or are interested in volunteering at the FISH Food Pantry please email: thefishrbg@gmail.com
Next Week's Calendar 

Sunday, May 1
8:58 a.m.       Flipside Worship/ Fellowship Hall
10:00 a.m.     The Bridge/ Fellowship Hall
10:15 a.m.     Communion/ Sanctuary
10:30 a.m.     Sanctuary Worship Service/ Sanctuary
10:30 a.m.     Mustard Seed Ministry/ Room 18
10:30 a.m.     Tween Time/ Chapel
11:30 a.m.      Fellowship Time/ Fellowship Hall
3:00 p.m.        Bible Study/ Wanda Eddy's home
3:00 p.m.        CONNECT Omegas/ Room 20
5:30 p.m.        CONNECT Alphas/ Faith Lutheran
 
Monday, May 2                                      
9:30 a.m.        UMW Executive Board/ Lounge
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, May 3 
7:00 a.m.       Men's Breakfast/ Karen's Coffee Cup
11:30 a.m.     Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall
12:30 p.m.     Getting Unstuck/ Chapel
1:00 p.m.       AA/ Room 12
7:00 p.m.       Bible Study/ Pastor Scott's home
7:00 p.m.       GA/ Room 12

Wednesday, May 4 
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, May 5
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, May 6
11:30 a.m.      Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall
1:30 p.m.        Burrito Assembly for Casa de Belen/ Kitchen

Saturday, May 7
9 am-1 pm    Farmer's Market/ Parking Lot              
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In This Issue
This Sunday
Faith Groups and Classes Meeting This Week
Sermon Series on the Bible
Calling All Grads!
Fellowship Opportunities This Week
Upcoming Events
AFS Host Families Wanted
Friendly Kitchen
Visit General Conference
New Sign Update
United Methodist Camps
Outreach Opportunities This Week

 

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