Eugene First United

Methodist Church

1376 Olive Street, Eugene Oregon 97401

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

January 29, 2018

Hospitality Training Tonight at 7:00 P.M.

Please join us tonight in the Chapel as we explore the many areas of hospitality that we love to show here at FUMC. Greeters, Ushers, and Hosts have one on one contact with everyone in the congregation each week and this is a vital part of the worship experience. Come learn what it takes to be an effective hospitality representative at First! You will be glad you did!

The first session will focus on our various spheres (tasks, joys, concerns, questions, how we recruit), where the three interface, and brainstorming how we interface with the public, visitors, parents with children. we will also learn about an upcoming emergency drill.

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.

Hearing The Cries For Justice

Hearing the Cries for Justice: an event to inspire and equip people of faith to effectively engage with persons impacted by the legal system and justice issues in Oregon. Help to shape a vision of where Oregon’s faith communities are called to engage with the justice system and those impacted by it.

Presented by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Portland, OR

Tues. Jan. 30, 2018, 8:15 a.m.- 4:15 p.m.

Cost $10 (includes lunch).

Join us in carpooling from our church. 

Additional info: 

Flyers are in the rack outside the church office.

If you wish to carpool, contact Jo Ann English at 541-741-0575

You may also register online.

You Don’t Want To Miss This Incredible Choir!!

Tickets available

at the door

or online at events.stolaf.edu

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 family member die this week at the age of 48 from diabetes, for our UMW and the service they give as well as growth and strength for each circle, Glenn Biehl gives thanks to all Eugene personnel in the medical and health business. We are a grateful congregation; thanks for the abundant joy in babies, children, youth, families, elders, and all cultures and beliefs represented at the Women's march on Jan. 20th; George Ball for the Federal Government shutdown to end; for healing of Karen Love-Baisinger's shoulder; for Susan Jackson to quickly recover from surgery; for Maxine Pilon and James Pontious who both broke their hips and had to have hip replacements; Laura Stanton prays that her Grandmother has a happy 70th Birthday on January 11th;  Glenn Bieh l for Nina Rogers & Kathie Wiper's continued progress with health in 2018, & many thanks to Debby Collins who is #1 in Nina’s life; Carolyn Abbott for Janie Fry's peace and healing;  Cleo Mapfumo for hope, peace, and love in the world; 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:

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

7:00 p.m. Hospitality Training in the Chapel

Wednesday:

9:30 a.m. Backpacks in Fellowship Hall

12:00 p.m. JAMM in the Library

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

5:15 p.m. Handbells in Room 20

6:30 p.m. Transformation Healing Service Meeting in Chapel

Friday:

7:00 p.m. St. Olaf's Choir Concert in the Sanctuary

Sunday:

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

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

Bible Study in Chapel after worship

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

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