Eugene First United
Methodist Church
1376 Olive Street, Eugene Oregon 97401
Phone: 541-345-8764 Fax: 541-485-5025
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Maundy Thursday
Please join us at
6:15 p.m.
in the Chapel
for a simple meal and Communion.
Good Friday
Please join us at
noon
in the Sanctuary
for music and meditation.
Holy Saturday
Please join us at
10:00 a.m.
for our annual egg hunt and other fun for kids of all ages.
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Pre-Vigil Hour For
Prayer & Meditation
On March 31
st
from
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
the Chapel
will be open for prayer, meditation, and healing. A contemplative atmosphere filled with the sounds of Gregorian Chant and four Areas of guidance will help as you end your journey through Lent and prepare your heart for the Easter season.
·
Area one
will focus on listening to and letting the chant flow over, around, and through your spirit.
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Area two
will focus on the Scriptural Way Of The Cross with meditation on each station.
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Area three
will focus on the texts of Holy Week hymns, texts, and music.
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Area four
will focus on Healing & Prayer with the laying on of hands, imposition of oil, and prayer.
You may participate for the full hour, or you may drop in for just a moment. There will be some printed material that you may take with you for home meditation if you like or you may meditate in the Chapel.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Easter Vigil
The ancient Christian practice of an
Easter Vigil
takes place the Saturday evening before Easter Sunday. It is a drama in four acts:
Fire,
Word,
Water,
Bread.
On Saturday, March 31 at
6:15 p.m.
,
we will begin in our church courtyard around the Hol
y
Fire
.
From that fire we will each light our candles and move into the darkened sanctuary carrying the light of the resurrected Christ. We will
hear the
Word
of our faith history read. Then we will
remember our baptisms
with
Water.
Finally we will
celebrate Holy Communion
with the
Bread
.
Our Choir will sing, and following the hour worship, Rev. Pamela will have
hot cross buns
for all!
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Blooming Cross
Please remember to bring fresh greenery and flowers on Easter Sunday morning to include on our Blooming Cross.
He Is Risen!
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This Week At First
Tuesday:
9:30 a.m. UMW Unit Meeting in Fellowship Hall
6:00 p.m. Trustees in the Library
Wednesday:
4:30 p.m. Handbells in Room 20
6:30 p.m. Choir in the Chapel
Maunday Thursday:
9:00 a.m. Community Breakfast in the Lobby
9:45 a.m. Theology Thursday in the Library
9:45 a.m. Healing Service in the Chapel
5:15 p.m. Handbells in Room 20
6:15 p.m. Maundy Thursday meal in the Chapel & Communion
Good Friday:
Noon Music and Meditation in the Sanctuary
Holy Saturday:
10:00 a.m. Egg Hunt and other fun for the kids
5:00 p.m. Meditation in the Chapel
6:15 p.m. Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday:
8:30 a.m. Men's Group in the Library
10:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
No Adult Bible Study
No Sunday School
No restore
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New Member Sunday Is April 8th
Our next membership class will be the
Sunday after Easter, on April 8.
We already have folks who are excited about joining. If you know someone who has considered membership at FUMC, why not talk to them soon about this opportunity. Let Pamela or Adam know!
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Shopping For MCMC
On
World Health Day
(Saturday, April 7th)
Swahili
at 5th Street will be
donating
50% of our sales
to the
Mothers & Children's Medical Center
of Gayaza, Uganda (a rural and under-served community about 10 miles north of the capital city, Kampala).
We invite you to show your support for the future of Uganda simply by shopping! Sample African beer and wine while chatting with
Allen Walugembe
of MCMC to hear more about the launch of their important project and how together, we can help make a difference in the lives of mothers and their children in Uganda.
For more information please please click the link below to visit their
Facebook Page
.
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Want to Make a Huge Difference?
Our
Thursday morning breakfast ministry
and outreach with our homeless neighbors is growing! If you are enough of a
"morning person"
to be up and about from
8:00 -10:00 a.m.
or for any part of that time period on
Thursday mornings
, come on down to the
Fellowship Hall
at the church and pitch in! Even though different groups in our church are taking responsibility for specific Thursdays of the month, we are in need of more help. If you are interested in helping out with this vital ministry to feed our hungry and homeless neighbors, please contact:
Karen Love Baisinger @ 541-915-0335
or Cheryl Belleau @ 541-232-1075
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CPR Class For 2018 Coming Soon
The CPR class will be held on
Saturday, April 14th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Library
. 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.
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All Church Family Retreat
June 29th - July 1st
Please join us at
Suttle Lake Camp
for an all church family retreat. Come enjoy three days and two nights of Christian fellowship. There will be games, hikes, campfires, singing, swimming, a talent show, and lots of free time to read, spend time alone with God, or to get to know each other better.
The cost, including meals and lodging is:
$102.00 for ages 18 and up
$82.00 for ages 12-17
$61.00 for ages 4-11
Children under 4 are free!
For more details or to sign up please contact:
Dick Gann at 541-484-2120
Shelly Krehbiel at 541-285-89670 or skrehbiel@comcast.net
We have room for approximately 100 people
and hope to see
YOU
there!
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Correction
In the
April Messenger there was a missing piece of contact information in the
Orphan, Elderly, Disabled, Development Organization (OEDDO) article. If you are interested in sponsoring someone, please contact
Betsy Guinn at:
betsyguinn@yahoo.com or 541-688-7245
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Prayers
David & Suzanne Knight's
daughter (regnant with twins) is on complete bed rest;
Lew Bailey
is in the hospital with Pneumonia, Joy to have
Marilyn Caldwell
in worship after her knee replacement;
Cleo Mapfumo
healing for all who are sick,
Kurt Harland's
family as his wife
Alia
is treated for breast cancer and son
Max
is treated for Crohn's disease;
Shelly Hutson's
friend Sandy who has multiple health & family issues;
Judith Knudtson
for relief of severe muscle spasms in her body, Susan Costa prays for downtown Eugene;
Janie
Fry
for healing and strength;
Gaye Gough
prays for support and love for all needy people;
The Walugembes
pr
ay for more people to support their medical work in Uganda;
Betty DeVore
now home with heart issues;
Millie Ridge
who is on hospice;
Shannon English
prays for peace, wisdom, and kindness in transition;
Bren Nukles
in permanent care @ South Hills;
Patti Hine’s
niece with stage 4 cancer; those going through treatment for cancer:
Tama Rowan,
Laurie Granger, &
Mick Gough
…
Gracious God, hear our prayers.
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