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Dear Friends,
As the news of the devastation in Japan continues to flood over us every day, many of us try to imagine how we can help. What can we do? As United Methodists, we can respond through the United Methodist Committee on Relief.
The Reverend Cynthia Fierro Harvey, UMCOR’S top executive urged prayers for those affected by the disaster. And then she called on us saying, “Once again, in the wake of disaster and in the face of widespread need, we rely on the ever-expansive generosity of United Methodists and all people of goodwill to help us respond to those whose lives have suddenly been turned upside down.”
Working with relief agencies already on the ground in Japan, UMCOR will direct 100% of the monies donated to this Pacific emergency. If you would like to make a donation you can do so through our church or by going directly to UMCOR.org and make your contribution electronically. Just indicate that your donation is for the Pacific Emergency.
In order for 100% of your donation to go to this and many other situations in need of emergency relief, the United Methodist Committee on Relief depends on the One Great Hour of Sharing offering, which will be taken on Sunday, April 3rd to underwrite the administrative costs that come with any relief organization. This One Great Hour of Sharing offering lays the foundation for UMCOR to bring healing and hope all around the world.
If you are like me, every week I am offered the opportunity by some organization to join them in bringing hope and healing to a different community in God’s world. I have to pick and choose which causes I can support and which I need to leave for others. I choose to support UMCOR. I hope you will too – both now, as they offer aid to the people in Japan whose lives have been devastated by an earthquake, a tsunami, and a nuclear accident AND on April 3rd through the One Great Hour of Sharing offering.
See you in worship.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
8:30 & 11:15 am Education Opportunities
10 to 10 Songs and Celebration
10:00 am Worship
2:00 pm UMW Unit Meeting
4:00 pm All-Brahms Concert by the FUMC Choirs
Sunday, March 27, 2011
8:30 & 11:15 am Education Opportunities
10 to 10 Songs and Celebration
10:00 am Worship: Bob Granger preaching
11:28 am Linguine Fundraiser Luncheon
Louisiana Summer Mission Trip
Linguine Fundraiser Luncheon hosted by FUMC YOUTH
Sunday, March 27, 11:28 am-12:30 pm
Blake English and the Youth are cooking up something tasty!!
Tickets on sale Sunday, March 13th & 20th.
$7.50 Individual and $25 Family
Proceeds support the Youth on their 2011 Mission Trip to Slidell, LA where they will help restore houses destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, so families can have their homes again! Feed yourself, and feed the fund!!
Annual Quilting Retreat in Yachats!!!
Tuesday, March 29 ~ Thursday March 31
We will enjoy the coast while we make simple quilts for children in our community. We will share our fabrics and split the cost of meals. It is a great way to make new friends and share our talents. If you are interested, please sign-up by contacting Debbie Pitney at 541-345-8764.
Who’s Your Farmer?
What: That’s My Farmer 12th Annual Celebration
When: April 6, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Where: First United Methodist Church, 13th and Olive
Contact: Patty Hine 541-343-5091
Meet the heroes of the local food movement and kick off the new growing season! Learn about each farm and their products. Live music (sing-a-long), treats, and raffle prizes from the farms make this a delightful evening for the whole family. The suggested donation at the door ($5 per person or $10 per family) is dedicated exclusively to provide fresh produce for low-income families. The highlight of the program will be farmers asking each other thought provoking questions. Their insightful answers reflect the profound nature of the folks that tend the land and provide us with healthy food. This is a unique collaboration of faith communities and farmers!
About That’s My Farmer: That’s My Farmer (TMF), a unique partnership between 11 farmers and 12 faith communities, supports local farmers by encouraging members of the congregations and others in the community to purchase Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares. That’s My Farmer also supports CSA farms to provide shares to those who can afford them the least.
FROM SOLE TO SOUL:
ATTENTION ALL F.U.M.C. WOMEN
United Methodist Women would like to invite you all to our upcoming enrichment event on Saturday, April 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM right here in the Fellowship Hall. UMW will be sponsoring a workshop entitled “Finding Peace through Mindful Movement” led by Carolyn Scott Kortge, award winning journalist, gifted public speaker, and author of “The Spirited Walker: Fitness Walking for Clarity, Balance, and Spiritual Connection”.
The workshop will include a morning talk, a light lunch, and an afternoon session in which she shows us how we can move more mindfully. Two years after publishing “The Spirited Walker”, Carolyn was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her experience with a life-threatening disease has given her insights that have made her invaluable as a public speaker at health and wellness events as well as Life Beyond Cancer events sponsored by US Oncology.
In “Healing Walks for Hard Times”, Carolyn draws on personal experience, interviews, and the metaphors of movement to provide a compassionate path of healing that guides readers to get their feet on the ground, taking steps that move them forward on a path of healing and recovery. We are very excited to have Carolyn join us for our biennial enrichment event, and hope you will all save the date! Please RSVP to the church office if you would like to reserve a lunch space ($6.50)
Rohm and Barrett Memorial Scholarships
Students who are active members of this congregation and who will be undergraduates in college or vocational school next year are encouraged to apply for a scholarship from the Memorial Scholarship Fund established from the estates of Arnold and Alice Rohm and Jean Barrett. This Memorial Scholarship is designated to help students who need some extra funds as they work toward completing their degree. Applications are available on the church website, in the office, and from Jessi Rich, youth director. Applications must be submitted to the church by Friday, April 29, 2011.
Southern District BBQ and Roast
for Donna Pritchard
Saturday, May 14 at 4 PM, Roseburg UMC
Save the date and join in the fun as we celebrate the Rev. Donna Pritchard’s eight years of ministry with us. There will be grilled burgers and hot dogs (no charge) with a vegetarian option. Please bring a dessert to share. Please contact FUMC church office, 541-345-8764, before April 25th if you plan to attend.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
- LIFE LINE SCREENING: Screenings will be held at FUMC on April 19, 2011. Call 1-888-653-6441 or go to: www.lifelinescreening.com, for more information and to pre-register.
- Sunday, March 20 at 4 pm Concerts at First presents All-Brahms Concert with vocal and instrumental works.
- FUMC CHURCH DAY CAMP ages K-5th grades from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, March 22-23-24. $45 Registration Fee. Playing, Acting, Games, Projects, Walks, Discussions, Music, Snack, FIELD TRIP TO ENCHANTED FOREST! Call Dody at 541-345-8764 to reserve a spot for your child!
- GUATEMALA FUND DRIVE: Our Guatemala Mission Team will be selling shares after worship at the JAMM table. You will be hearing more about this during worship. Please take part by purchasing shares after worship. If you are interested in Joining this team, please contact Sparky Rice at 541-687-1260. We also ask for your prayers as the team makes preparation to leave on the evening of Friday, May 6th.
New Visions at First
Barbara Rossing: Sunday, April 3, 2011
Registration Form
Name (s): _________________________________________
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Address: __________________________________________
Phone: _____________ Email: _________________________
Amount Paid: ____________ ($20 advance; $25 day of; $5 student)
Make checks payable to: FUMC New Visions
Mail to: First United Methodist Church
1376 Olive Street
Eugene, OR 97401
Pre-registration deadline by mail: Monday March 28th; after March 28, deliver to the church office. Tickets will not be mailed. Lecture packets will be available at the door as you check in. Admission may be paid at the door for $25 on the day of the lecture. Keep the section below for your records.
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New Visions at First
Barbara Rossing: Sunday, April 3, 2011
Lectures at 2 PM & 4 PM (doors open at 1:15 pm)
Lecture 1: 2:00 PM
“Exposing the Rapture” and Q & A
Refreshments: 3:30 PM
Lecture 2: 4:00 PM
“Hope for Our Future,” Q & A and Book Signing
A selection of books will be available for sale at the lecture. We can accept only cash or checks. CD’s will be available for $10 per lecture; $20 for series. Order forms will be in the registration packets.
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