Eugene First United
Methodist Church
1376 Olive Street, Eugene Oregon 97401
Phone: 541-345-8764 Fax: 541-485-5025
May 21, 2018
Summer Preaching Survey

Through July and August , the great stories of our faith will help anchor the sermons in worship. Are there stories you find to be particularly fun, interesting, provocative, or that have been important to your faith journey? Please indicate  up to three stories that you would like to hear preached on this Summer - and if there are stories that come to your mind that aren't listed, you can enter them in the blank on the survey.

This Week At First

Monday:
5:30 p.m. 350 Eugene Letter Writing in the Chapel
7:00 p.m. Dave's C Group in the Parlor

Tuesday:
9:30 a.m. UMW Unit Meeting
6:00 p.m. Trustees in the Library

Wednesday:
4:30 p.m. Handbells in Room 20
6:00 p.m. Thursday Breakfast Prep in the Kitchen
6:30 p.m. Choir in the Chapel

Thursday:
9:00 a.m. Last Community Breakfast in the Lobby for season
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
7:00 p.m. SPRC in Library

Sunday:
8:30 a.m. Men's Group in the Library
10:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary (Transition I)
11:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study
5:00 p.m. Restore (Location TBA)
Congratulations And Blessings To Our 2018 Confirmation Class And Newest Members






Kya Ann Cline



Laurel Marie Michna








Gertrude Lindah Nakibuule






Connor Daniel Paddock







Norah Nakibombo Zalwango
Rachel Petty's Senior Recital
Friday, May 25th at 6:00 p.m.
Beall Hall
University Of Oregon
Retirement Contribution

As part of our retirement festivities for Rev. Pamela , we will send her on her way with a monetary gift as a head start for all of the projects she has put off until retirement. If you wish to contribute, please leave your gift with Ron or Jan in the church office.
The New Church Directory Has Arrived!!!
The wait is finally over! Our new church directory has arrived. This Sunday (May 27th) they will be available to those who had their picture made last year for the directory. After those are given out we have a few more that will be available on a first come first served basis. Once we are out of those, you may request an active member list from the office. We can send those by e-mail or make a hard copy upon request.
Adult Bible Study this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel. Grab your coffee and Join us!
Restore
On Sunday, May 27th, at 5:00 p.m. Restore will meet at Cascades Raptor Center located at 32275 Fox Hollow Road.
Save The Date
Thursday, August 2nd, 2018

On the afternoon of September 15th, 1834 when the Reverend Jason Lee with his party of Methodist missionaries arrived at Fort Vancouver, they were greeted warmly and graciously by the Chief Factor of the Hudson Bay Company, Dr. John McLoughlin. He had been waiting for them and invited them to be his guests.

We are now beginning to plan for a Heritage Tour this summer. A chartered bus will take us on a day-trip to Fort Vancouver. Dr. McLoughlin won't be there to welcome us however, we will be able to see the re-created fort as it looked in 1834 thanks to the National Park Service performing an archaeological dig.

Watch your weekly e-Blasts, Green Sheet, and monthly Messenger for more details soon.
Save The Date

Sunday, June 24th, 2018
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
In Fellowship Hall

Come join in the sweet sorrow as we shepherd our Shepherd Rev. Pamela into the open pastures of retirement. Bring your favorite finger food and a funny story or two to share.
Theology Thursday Members Continue to Dig into Their 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.
Thursday Breakfast Gives Thanks To All Who Voulenteered This Season!

This Thursday will be our last breakfast for this season. We want to thank all of the folks who have volunteered this season. We will start back up in September. Please consider continuing to serve and encouraging a friend or two to join us as well! When the time comes, you can contact Karen Love Baisinger for more information.
Karen Love Baisinger @ 541-915-0335
Prayers And Thanksivings
Edith Nasswali prays for wisdom like Solomon; Betsy Guinn and family, prayers of joy and blessings for Mando's 40th Birthday on May 29th ; Ashley Shofner (and her family) as she goes through tests for health crisis; Safe travels and blessings to the UMW Assembly Attendees in Columbus Ohio; Rand Cooper for love and compassion; Susan Costa for the city council to pass a dog license ordinance and dedicate more police downtown so it will be a safer place; Shelly Hutson's friend Nurse Sandy who is recovering from yet another surgery for infection; James Walugembe for more supporters of the clinic in Uganda and for the speedy recovery of Bob Kingsbury who is now home; Andrew Machin to get a job and a place to live; John Fry is home; Lew Bailey is improving at Green Valley; Janie Fry for healing and strength; Millie Ridge who is on hospice; Bren Nukles in permanent care at South Hills; those going through treatment for cancer: Lanny Massey , Laurie Granger , & Mick Gough … Gracious God, hear our prayers.