Eugene First United

Methodist Church

1376 Olive Street, Eugene Oregon 97401

Phone: 541-345-8764 Fax: 541-485-5025

February 05, 2018

Pancake Dinner & Ash Wednesday Worship

On Wednesday, February 14th at 5:30 p.m. our own Boy Scout Troop 61 will show us some Valentines day love by preparing a wonderful pancake dinner for the congregation in appreciation of FUMC being their charter organization. Immediately following the dinner at 6:15 p.m., please waddle over to the Chapel for the Ash Wednesday Service.

All Church Family Retreat

The 2018 All Church Family Retreat at Suttle Lake will be here before you know it. This year the dates to save are J une 29,30, and July 1 . Please see the February Messenger for complete details!

Easter Azaleas

As hard as it may be to believe, it is time to order Easter Azaleas in honor or memory of your loved ones past, present, and even future! Please be on the lookout for order forms with complete details soon.

CPR Class For 2018

Sandie Dunlap will present our CPR class for 2018 on Saturday, February 17th at 10:30 a.m. until noon. The class is for beginners, those updating their skills, and those wanting certification in CPR. To register for this life saving class, please contact Shirley Kingsbury at 541-344-4570.

Pat's Ukes To Continue In April

Pat plans to offer a new beginning class in April.

You may contact Pat at plknaus@gmail.com to sign up.

Theology Thursday Has Resumed

The Thursday Theology Group will begin exploring the book Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why by Bart D. Ehrman. This group meets each Thursday at 9:45 a.m. in the Library . We look forward to seeing you there.

Prayers

For 6 year old Bailey Martin of Oakridge who is fighting cancer; for the Jenny Williams family who had a death this week; for our UMW and the service they give as well as growth and strength for each circle, for Marilyn Caldwell’s healing after knee replacement, for Bruce Haines’s healing after surgery; for Millie Ridge who is on hospice; Shannon English prays for peace, wisdom, and kindness in transition, Gaye Gough gives thanks for the joy of the leadership of S hirley Kingsbury in our Health Ministries Program; Shelly Hutson gives thanks that her nephew Eric Rolstons cancer is in remission, for healing of Karen Love-Baisinger's shoulder; Glenn Biehl gives thanks to all Eugene personnel in the medical and health business; Carolyn Abbott for Janie Fry's peace and healing;  Cleo Mapfumo gives thanks to FUMC for all of the love and support during this difficult time for their family & for 2018 to be a blessed and peaceful year & for peace and love for the world; for Bren Nukles in rehab; for Patti Hine’s niece with stage 4 cancer; for those going through treatment for cancer: Valerie Stewart, Tama Rowan, Laurie Granger , & Mick Gough … Gracious God, hear our prayers.

This Week At First

Monday:

4:00 p.m. Prayer Shawls in the Library

7:00 p.m. Dave's C Group in the Parlor

7:00 p.m. Ruth Fellowship in the Library

Tuesday:

9:30 a.m. UMW Leadership in the Library

11:30 a.m. Rebekah Fellowship in the Parlor (Bring sack lunch)

5:00 p.m. 350 Eugene in the Chapel

Wednesday:

4:30 p.m. Handbells in Room 20

6:30 p.m. Choir in the Chapel

Thursday:

9:00 a.m. Community Breakfast in the Lobby

9:45 a.m. Theology Thursday in the Library

10:45 a.m. Backpacks in Fellowship Hall

5:15 p.m. Handbells in Room 20

Friday:

1:00 p.m. Raging Grannies in the Chapel

6:00 p.m. SPRC Sub-Committee Meeting in the Chapel

Sunday:

8:30 a.m. Men's Group in the Library

10:00 a.m. Worship (UMW Sunday)

Bible Study in Chapel after worship

11:15 a.m. BP Clinic & Defibrillator Demo in Fellowship Hall

11:20 a.m. Caregivers Support Group in Parlor

11:30 a.m. Sunday School (Kids and Adults)

5:00 p.m. Restore (Location TBA)