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Roseburg First United Methodist Church

The week of July 3

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

This Sunday we'll worship as one congregation at 10AM in the basketball court. "Grasping the Gospel," the summer sermon series on Paul's letter to the Galatians, continues and we'll serve each other Holy Communion around the tables. A potluck will follow (see below) and we'll learn more about the Listen Project sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Dress casually and comfortably.

The following Sunday we'll be back to our normal summer Sunday schedule, but I'm called away to the Western Jurisdictional Conference. My friend, the Rev. Gary Powell, has graciously accepted my invitation to preach. You'll be impressed with what he has to say!

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Blessings -

Pastor Scott Harkness

ENGAGE GOD

This Sunday

GRASPING THE GOSPEL

2. "Something Old, Something New"

Pastor Scott Harkness preaching

Galatians 1:11-24

You are encouraged to read the Bible lesson

and reflect on it before coming to worship.

10:00 a.m. Outdoor Worship

Basketball Court

Nursery care available for children

5 years and under

Van service is available

Please call the church office at (541) 672-1629

to arrange a ride

11:30 a.m. Picnic

Basketball Court

Communion Sunday

Outdoor Worship - Potluck - Listening Project

This Sunday, 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!

Summer Special Music

We are looking for musicians who would like to share special music at the 10:30 sanctuary worship service this summer- either vocal or instrumental. If you would like to share some special music with us this summer please sign up in the church lounge. Thanks!

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Psalm 100:1

"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.

Faith Groups and Classes

Mustard Seed Ministry for children ages 3-9 and Tween Time for children ages 10-12 are on summer break. This Sunday there will be additional activities in a basket on the Welcome Table for use during worship.

CONNECT Youth

No regular youth groups during the summer. The Omegas (middle school) will have their mission trip to Portland in July.

For more information please contact Jess Liebowitz at 541-671-3107.

ENGAGE ONE ANOTHER

Fellowship Opportunities This Week

Men's Breakfast

All men are invited to the Men's Breakfast this Wednesday, July 6 at 7:00 a.m. at Karen's Coffee Cup. For more information please contact Steve Barfield at 541-957-2712.

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

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.

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:.

July 3: Canned protein- tuna, stew, chicken, etc.
July 10: Cereal- oatmeal, rice, packaged low or no sugar content cereal, etc.

FISH Pantry Cleaning

The pantry has learned that the volunteer who has been cleaning the pantry has a family emergency and will not be cleaning in July. Pat Esparza and Penny Reed cleaned it this week. We need your help to meet our commitment for July. Please sign up to clean or pay someone to clean ($60). There is a sign-up sheet on the Welcome Table. Thanks!

Next Week's Calendar

Sunday, July 3

10:00 a.m. Outdoor Worship/ Basketball Court

11:30 a.m. Potluck/ Basketball Court

Monday, July 4

Church Office Closed

Tuesday, July 5

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

1:00 p.m. AA/ Room 12

7:00 p.m. GA/ Room 12

Wednesday, July 6

7:00 a.m. Men's Breakfast/ Karen's Coffee Cup
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, July 7
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 8
10:00 a.m.      AA/ Room 12
11:30 a.m.      Friendly Kitchen Lunch/ Fellowship Hall

Saturday, July 9
9 am-1 pm    Farmer's Market/ Parking Lot

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In This Issue

This Sunday

Outdoor Worship

Summer Special Music

Sermon Series on the Bible

Faith Groups and Classes Meeting This Week

Fellowship Opportunities This Week

Cuppa Joe

NW Permaculture Institute

Friendly Kitchen