The Express                                      
Roseburg First United Methodist Church
The week of June 26
Engage God... Engage One Another... Engage Life!


Another Annual Conference session has come and gone and summer is officially here! While the reading of appointments is not filled with unexpected surprises like it used to be, I was quite pleased when my appointment to Roseburg was "fixed" for another year.  Another year to share the Christian walk together.  Another year to grow in personal and social holiness.  Another year to strengthen our connection with the community around us.  I'm delighted and eager to move on.

This summer I'm preaching a series of sermons on Paul's letter to the Galatians.  This little 6-chapter book has had a profound impact on the Christian faith.  I'm calling it "Grasping the Gospel" and it starts this Sunday.  Why was Paul so angry when he wrote the letter?  What does it have to say to Christians living in today's world?  Let's work through it together and see what gifts it has to offer our faith.

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 
 
 
GRASPING THE GOSPEL
1.  "The Root of Christianity" 
Pastor Scott Harkness preaching 

Galatians 1:1-12
You are encouraged to read the Bible lesson
and reflect on it before coming to worship.
 
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

Bible Presentation

Special Music
"Fairest Lord Jesus'
"Allegro"
The Haut Aire Flute Choir

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

11:30 a.m.  Fellowship Time
Fellowship Hall   

Special Offering for Weekend Snack Packs 
Faith Groups and Classes          
 
Mustard Seed Ministry for children ages 3-9  and Tween Time for children ages 10-12 are on summer break.  During the sanctuary worship service children are invited to come to an activity table set up in the rear of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Youth 
No regular youth groups during the summer.  The Alphas (high school) have just returned from their mission trip to Seattle and the Omegas (middle school) will have their mission trip to Portland in July.

For more information please contact Jess Liebowitz at 541-671-3107.
"The Bible" Sermon Series
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. 
Bibles To Be Presented This Sunday, June 26
Bibles will be presented to youth, grades 3 and above, this Sunday, June 26. Everyone worshiping at either service is encouraged to bring their personal favorite Bible with them to church. Common English Bibles are also being given to youth in the other CONNECT youth group congregations. Donations are gratefully received from those wanting to "gift" a Bible to a young person.  They are $20 each.
ENGAGE ONE ANOTHER
Outdoor Worship - Potluck - Listening Project
July 3 at 10:00 am
Church Basketball Court
Summer is here! For the third year, we will celebrate the 4th of July holiday weekend with one worship service on July 3 at 10:00 a.m. (Church bus service will be available) Also, plan to stay for an all-church picnic at about 11:30 a.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Veggie burgers can be ordered in advance by contacting the church office (541-672-1629 or admin@fumcroseburg.org). For the rest of the food, here is a suggestion of what to bring based on the first letter of your last name:

A-J bring salads or other sides
K-M bring hamburger fixings
N-P bring chips
R-Z bring desserts.

If you are willing to help with set-up,clean-up or BBQ, please contact Heidi Cavagnaro at 541-673-8232.

During the potluck meal, a member of the League of Women Voters will make a brief presentation about their community Listening Project.

See you there!
Fellowship Opportunities This Week                          
Join us during The Bridge time (10:00-10:30 a.m.) in the Fellowship Hall for conversation and refreshments. This is an opportunity for people who attend both services to connect with each other.

Sewing Group 
Join us on Monday from 10am-2pm to work on your own sewing projects at Lydia's Quilt and Crafts Studio on Harvard Ave.  For more information please contact Marilyn Passow at 541-672-0056 or Huldah Leoni at 541-9=673-1857.
 
ENGAGE LIFE
Cuppa Joe
Hey everybody!  When you shop at the Farmer's Market on Saturdays be sure and stop by our booth.  We have a red canopy and are near the Fellowship Hall. 
Say "hi" and get a cup of coffee.
Mmmm...good!
NW Permaculture Institute Classes and Monthly Film Series 
Permaculture Classes Begin June 8
Permaculture Essentials for the Pacific NW classes will be held most Wednesdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the chapel. The series began June 8. The course of 12- 3 hour classes is $5 per hour. 10% is tithed to the church. Commonly thought of as edible landscaping, permaculture is much more- an ethics driven design science dedicated to Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share. Please contact Diana Moore-Cason for more information at 941-735-0452 or 541-459-3938. Presented by NW Permaculture Institute, a non-profit.

Monthly Free Film Series
"Growing Cities" is the first in a monthly series of free films on Permaculture related subjects, presented by NW Permaculture Institute. This is the 90 minute uncut version of the (shortened) film shown on OPB last year. The series will be most 3rd Fridays starting June 17. For more information please contact Diana-Moore Cason at 941-735-0452 or 541-459-3938.

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. 

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.
Mini-Ministries
Would you like to be a part of a "Mini-Ministry"?
1.    Visitor Gift Bags
Takes about 2 hours every other month or so.  It involves making sure the bags are filled and stored and ready for the Flipside and Sanctuary services.  I will be happy to show you what's involved and where I keep the supplies.  Sign up at the Welcome Table or contact the church office. 
2.     Staffing the church table at the Farmer's Market
Carol Bailey can show you how it's done. It's just 2 or 4 hours on a Saturday. You can choose a time commitment that  works with your schedule. Call the church office or put your name on the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Table.
3.     Copying sermons on CD's
These will be put into the visitor gift bags. This takes a little training and about an hour or so a week. Not difficult.  Just sign up!
4.     Pew Care         
        About once a month straighten pew racks in sanctuary,
        replace supplies, sharpen pencils, etc.  If you'd like to
        help please contact 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:.
  • June 26:  Condiments- ketchup, mustard, relish, salad dressing, etc.
  • July 3:  Canned protein- tuna, stew, chicken, etc.

Burrito Assembly for Casa de Belen

Join us in the church kitchen on Friday, July 1 at 1:30 p.m. as we put together a burrito dinner for Casa de Belen, the homeless teen shelter in Roseburg.  For more information please contact Anne Moore at 541-673-3231. 

Next Week's Calendar 

Sunday, June 26
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
 
Monday, June 27                                           
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, June 28
10am-2pm    Sewing Group/ Lydia's Quilt and Crafts Studio
11:30 a.m.     Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall
1:00 p.m.       AA/ Room 12
7:00 p.m.       GA/ Room 12

Wednesday, June 29
9:00 a.m.      Courier Assembly/ Lounge
11:30 a.m.     Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall    
12:00 p.m.     AA/ Room 12
4:30 p.m.       Flipside rehearsal/ Fellowship Hall 
5:30 p.m.       AA/Room 20
6:30 p.m.       NW Permaculture class/ Chapel
7:30 p.m.       Al-Anon/ Room 12

Thursday, June 30
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/ Fellowship Hall

Friday, July 1
10:00 a.m.      AA/ Room 12
11:30 a.m.      Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall
1:30 p.m.        Burrito Assembly/ Kitchen

Saturday, July 2
9 am-1 pm     Farmer's Market/ Parking Lot   
12:00 p.m.      Emmaus Roseburg Women's 4th Day/ Lounge           
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In This Issue
This Sunday
Faith Groups and Classes Meeting This Week
Sermon Series on the Bible
Bible Presentation
Outdoor Worship
Fellowship Opportunities This Week
Cuppa Joe
NW Permaculture Institute
Friendly Kitchen
United Methodist Camps
Outreach Opportunities This Week

 

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