Eugene First United

Methodist Church

1376 Olive Street, Eugene Oregon 97401

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

April 16, 2018

This Week At First

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

10:30 a.m. Cancer Support Group at Pancake House

Noon Foundation in the Library

5:30 p.m. Covenant Council in the Library

Wednesday:

4:30 p.m. Handbells in Room 20

5:30 p.m. Pat's Ukes in Room 19

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

9:45 a.m. Healing Service in the Chapel

10:45 a.m. Backpacks in Fellowship hall

5:15 p.m. Handbells in Room 20

6:30 p.m. Adult Transformation Mtg. in the Chapel

Friday:

5:30 p.m. Confirmation retreat at Suttle Lake

Sunday:

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

10:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. Reception for Dorothy Webber's 90th Birthday

11:30 a.m. Health Team Meeting in the Library

11:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study in the Chapel

11:30 a.m. Sunday School

3:00 p.m. Concerts at First

5:00 p.m. Restore

Happy 90th Birthday to Dorothy Webber!!

Please join us after worship in Fellowship Hall on April 22nd for the celebration!!!!!

Sunday, April 22, 2018 @ 3:00 p.m.

Bible Study With Pastor Adam

Bible Study with Pastor Adam every Sunday after worship in the Chapel. Grab your coffee and come on in.

Inside Out Sunday is on April 29th!

        

Here is a list of the items needed for

food bags to get us through until the next

(July 29th) Inside Out Sunday:

   

353 * Juice Pouches                 

370 * Individual Raisin Boxes (1 oz)

160 * Soft Granola Bars            

404 * Individual Fruit or Pudding Cups

344 * Individually Wrapped Peanut or Cheese Crackers

670 * String Cheese sticks

We thank YOU the congregation for your incredible generosity in keeping this ministry moving forward! While you may not see them in person, the smiles and gratitude that we see each week from our homeless guests warm our hearts all because of YOU !!

Drop boxes for lunch bag items

are located in the Narthex

International Students Share Their Stories

At The UMW Unit Meeting

April 24th In Fellowship Hall

Several international students will share stories of their journeys to the U.S. to study, interact with, and contribute to our culture. Come join us for refreshments at 9:30 a.m. and stay for the program at 9:45 a.m. There will be a time for questions at the end of the program. For more information, contact:

Jan Smith @ 541-344-5783

Chris Gann @ 541-484-2120

Shelia Sundahl @ 541-505-4024

Theology Thursday Gets New Book!

This week we continue to explore the book, The Alphabet Versus The Goddess by Leonard Shlain. Come join us as we discuss, stretch our minds, and learn each Thursday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m.

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

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!

Prayers

John Fry has been moved to South Hills Rehab; Andrew Machin prays to get a job and a place to live; Cleo Mapfumo praise for the recovery of Nurse Sandy and also prays for families in turmoil; Glenn Biehl gives thanks for Glenn Gordon's life of service and prays for the continued improvement with health issues for Nina Rogers, Katie W., Samuel W. and Lewis B.; Marvellous Awudi prays for strength in the Lord; Morgan Cline for struggling families to have a smile on their face for the Easter season; Joy Sinks for physical & spiritual health for family members; Sharon Purdy for Nicky Relampegos healing from myeloma; Dody Hansen is thankful that Tama Rowan is cancer free and feeling well; Gaye Gough is thankful for the joy of being in this church where God's grace supports each and every step; James & Allen Walugembe give thanks that Samuel has been released from the hospital and is feeling better & for all of the good people supporting the Uganda Clinic; Patti Hine thanks the church for praying for her niece: The chemotherapy has her moving in a positive direction; David & Suzanne Knight's daughter (pregnant with twins) is on complete bed rest; Lew Bailey is in the hospital with Pneumonia; Janie Fry for healing and strength; prays for support and love for all needy people; Millie Ridge  who is on hospice;  Bren Nukles  in permanent care at South Hills; those going through treatment for cancer:  Laurie Granger,   Mick Gough, and Lanny Massey …  Gracious God, hear our prayers.