Engage One Another...Engage Life!

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The
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Engage God...Engage One Another...Engage Life!
From Pastor Scott
The other night I caught the tail end of a preview of an upcoming show on PBS. It was one of a series
of four shows on Nova called “Making Stuff.” The episode being advertised was “Making Stuff
Faster.” I saw enough to be intrigued and I went online to the PBS website to read a description of
the show. Here’s what I found:
Are there physical limits to how fast humans can go? David Pogue wants to find out how much we
can tweak physiology and engineering to move humans and machines even faster. He investigates
everything from lightning-fast electric muscle cars to ultra-sleek sailboats to ultra-fast cameras and
quantum teleportation. But faster is also about efficiency and the science of optimization: getting
things done in less time. From the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to UPS headquarters and
inside a packed 737, Pogue’s quest for ultimate speed limits takes him to unexpected places where he
comes face-to-face with the final frontiers of speed. NOVA also explores important questions: Is it
possible to go too fast? Have we hit a point where innovation outpaces our ability to keep up?
I don’t know if I’ll actually ever see the show, but I do appreciate the questions it tackles – Is it
possible to go too fast? Have we hit the point where innovation outpaces our ability to keep up?
I don’t consider myself an old person, but I suppose I’m like many in recent generations that have
come before me, observing how much their world has changed in their lifetime and wondering
where it is rushing off to. Everything moves faster. We are addicted to speed. It is as if waiting is
patently unfair, patience is a lost art, and delayed gratification is some sort of punishment.
I think that’s why I appreciate the seasons of Advent and Lent so much. They are seasons that wrap
themselves around waiting. Yes, a sense of anticipation teases our waiting, but the really good gifts
of these seasons are given to those who take their time, slow down, go deep, and “stop to smell the
roses.”
The four-week churchy season of Advent is now upon us. While the eager world around us rushes off
to stores (now opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day), many disciples of Jesus take advantage of a
more ancient rhythm to prepare for something worth the wait… the coming of the Christ in the past,
the present, and the future. (“Advent” comes from the Latin ad venire that means “to come”). I have
become convinced that the most amazing Christmas gifts come to those who know how to wait.
Our church’s 4-week observance of Advent seeks to find the right balance between celebration and
reflection. The goal is to enjoy the delight of these days that hurry us toward Christmas, but not so
fast that we forget who we are or what is at the core of our lives. Because spiritually speaking, it is
possible to go too fast! I invite you to review the insert in this Courier that outlines the gifts of Advent
– Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. Each week we’ll light an Advent Candle and ponder what these ancient
gifts can mean to our modern fast lives. Scattered along the way are Advent gatherings for you to
enjoy – like hanging greens, and merry meals, and heart-warming carols sung to others on our way to
the manger.
But there can be no true celebration of the coming of Christ without an active concern for those who hunger,
hurt, and/or struggle to cling to hope. If Christ’s coming means anything, it means God’s redeeming love
born in our hearts and expressed in our compassion. So this Advent we will have a special emphasis on the
Philippines and the recovery efforts of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) following the
typhoon that created such havoc there. Many of you have given a donation already, but the needs are great
and this is one situation in which waiting is not helpful. One anonymous donor is concerned enough to raise
this challenge to us – he will match up to $1,000 every dollar we raise during Advent for the work of UMCOR
in the Philippines. See for yourself the updates available on the Internet at http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/
Resources/Hotline-News-Archives and if you are moved to make your own Advent gift, simply write a check
to First UMC and mark on the memo line: International Disaster Response, Advance #982450.
And may the gladness of Christmas which is Hope; the spirit of Christmas which is Peace; the reverence of
Christmas which is Joy; and the heart of Christmas which is Love; be yours now, tomorrow, and forever.
Scott
ENGAGING FAITH: WINTER 2014 OPPORTUNITIES COMING SOON
The church’s Engaging Faith Team has been hard at work creating the Engaging Faith commitments and
leadership challenges for Winter 2014. Engaging Faith is our way of growing as disciples of Jesus Christ. It is
comprised of three main components – Engaging God (personal spiritual practices), Engaging One Another (a
nurturing community of faith) and Engaging Life (applying our faith in the real world) – and runs for six weeks
or so. The Winter 2014 season of faith launches on Sunday, January 4. Soon every one connected with
RFUMC will be presented a packet of Engaging Faith materials, including a response card that will be
dedicated in worship on December 15. Last fall, we received 88 response forms. This time around we hope
for even more.
Get engaged! You’ll be glad you did!
From Doreen Barlow
Give yourself the gift of forgiveness for Christmas:
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I forgive even those who do not ask for forgiveness.
Many times we can seethe in anger at a word or deed thrown into our lives by an unthinking or uncaring
person. We may have wasted valuable time imagining revenge or confrontation… Perhaps one gift to
ourselves is to agree that now and forevermore we will silently offer our forgiveness even to those who do
not see that they need it. By the act of forgiving, I am no longer consumed by unproductive thoughts. We can
give up our bitterness. We can be content in our soul and effective again in our life.
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I will forgive those who criticize me.
Knowing that slavery in any form is wrong, we can know that the person who lives a life according to the
opinion of others is a slave. We do not need to be a slave. We can know that criticism is part of the price we
pay for leaping past mediocrity.
(continued on page 3)
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I will forgive myself.
Sometimes our greatest enemy is ourselves. Every mistake, every miscalculation, every stumble we make is
played again and again in our minds. Every broken promise, every day wasted, every goal not reached can
compound the disgust we feel for the lack of achievement in our lives.
Today we can realize that it is impossible to fight an enemy living in our head. By forgiving ourselves, we
erase the doubts, fears and frustration that have kept our past in the present. From this day forward, our
history will cease to control our destiny. I will forgive myself. My life has just begun.
Forgiveness is a gift beyond reason, beyond tradition, beyond any experience we can possibly imagine. Wrap
up a gift for yourself this Christmas. Put on the glistening gold wrapping paper, tie on a big red bow and
attach a gift card. To me. From Jesus.
Doreen
(Portions of this text taken from “The Traveler’s Gift” by Andy Andrews)
CHILDREN
Children are welcome at all of our Advent festivities. The Hanging of the Greens Party
presents an opportunity for children to help create an Advent wreath for the home. Caroling
is a way for them to share their joy in the Christmas season with others. As always, children
are welcome at worship too. Special quiet worship activities are available.
YOUTH
Upcoming CONNECT Events
Sunday, December 8
Senior High CONNECT will go to the FISH Food Pantry at 4 p.m. to label cheese
for distribution at the pantry and then to Pastor Vicki Brown’s house for
program and baked potato bar for dinner. Bring toppings.
Sunday, December 22
Both Middle School and Senior High CONNECT will meet at FUMC at
4 p.m. for intergenerational Christmas caroling and potluck chili feed with
others from our churches.
For more information please call Stephanie Roberts at 541-207-2604
.
Engaging Faith
“As a result of the Engaging Faith commitment opportunities program I, along with some other church
members, was invited to a dinner engagement. It became a most delightful evening and a chance to fully
Engage One Another in conversation, love and good food. The power of this program was surely felt by that
small group of people. Most kindly thanks to the hosts.
Jim Lemery
Time to Order Poinsettias
Purchase poinsettias to decorate our church in memory or in honor of loved ones. You’ll find
forms in your Sunday bulletin on December 1 & 8 or you can call the church office at 541672-1629. . Poinsettias will be $9.00 each.
The GifTs of AdvenT
2013
Sunday, December 1 - THE GIFT OF HOPE
Light the HOPE candle on the Advent wreath
Celebrate Advent Communion at 10:15
Hanging of the Greens Party - 4pm
Every one of all ages is invited to this opening festival of
Advent. Decorate our worship spaces with greenery, make an
Advent wreath* for your home, sing Christmas carols, enjoy
hot cider, and more. It’s a perfect way to begin this holy
season.
Thursday, December 5
Chrismon Tree Decorating 9:30am
Help decorate our trees with special white and gold ornaments called
Chrismons (from Christ monograms).
Sunday, December 8 – THE GIFT OF PEACE
Light the PEACE Candle on the Advent wreath
Chrismon trees beautify our worship spaces
An Advent FISH Offering is received
Saturday, December 14
Annual Dine with Nine Year-end Potluck – 6pm
Dine with Niners will gather for their annual year-end potluck in the
Fellowship Hall to celebrate the completion of another successful year.
This event is open to everyone with an interest in this wonderful
community-building program.
* Please bring 4 purple or blue candles and one white. We will have a
small supply of candles for the wreaths at the church
Sunday, December 15 – THE GIFT OF JOY
Light the JOY Candle on the Advent wreath
Bright poinsettias honor or memorial our loved ones
ENGAGING FAITH commitments for Winter 2014 are received
Sunday, December 22– THE GIFT OF LOVE
Light the LOVE Candle on the Advent wreath
A NOISY OFFERING for weekend snack packs
Caroling Party – 4pm
Join in our Fellowship Hall with friends of other churches and
of all ages for a caroling party. After sharing Christmas love and joy with
the homebound through carols, we’ll re-gather at the church for a chili
potluck.
Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas EvE
Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship – 7pm
We gather in the sanctuary for a wonder-filled evening of
song, story and praise. It ends with lighting candles and
welcoming the Christ child into our hearts and hopes. Bring
a friend and stay for some holiday refreshments.
ANOTHER ADVENT GIFT TO YOU… Advent: A
Calendar of Devotions 2013 is a booklet of daily devotions
for the season of Advent that helps us step back from the
bustle and stress of the season and prepare heart and
mind to rejoice in God’s loving gift, Jesus Christ. Each
daily devotion includes a recommended Scripture
reading, a Bible verse, an inspiring message, and an
uplifting prayer.
These booklets are available to you at our Welcome Tables or in
the church office. There’s a limited supply, so don’t wait!
Dine With 9 Christmas Party
The six Dine with Nine home groups, the Dine with Nine Out and the Dine with
Nine Lunch Bunch will join together for their annual Christmas potluck in the
Fellowship Hall on Saturday, December 14th at 6 p.m.. Your group leader will give you
more information if you have questions.
Everyone is invited. Come and hear about our small groups, and perhaps YOU will join one in the
New Year! Details about the groups are available on the welcome table. If you are not now in one of the
groups, or if you would like to have more information, please fill out one of the forms on the welcome
table or on-line at www.fumcroseburg.org (under Engage One Another) and join us in 2014!
The community is invited to…
The Gift of Their Life
(for those experiencing loss this holiday
season)
Thursday, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. in the Catherine
McAuley Chapel at Mercy Medical Center
Alternate Christmas Sale
December 8 & 15
Have you started your Christmas gift list yet? How about
some mosquito nets, fishing nets, lambs or goats? Or
maybe a cash donation to Habitat for Humanity or
Please join us to take time away from the bustle of the
UMCOR would be a good choice. These items and more
season, spend time in quiet reflection, and honor the
will be available at our annual Alternate Christmas Sale in
memories of our loved ones during this holiday
the Fellowship Hall on December 8th and 15th after both
memorial service, “The Gift of Their Life”. Bring a photo services. Forms will be available on the welcome table on
and/or an object of remembrance for the community
December 1 and on our website, www.fumcroseburg.org.
memorial table (you will take this item home with you).
These gifts won’t be wrapped in colorful paper or tied
It is our hope that you will find support and
with ribbons but they will be very welcome to the
encouragement as you share this time with others who recipients! Most of our family and friends don’t need
are grieving. To register, or for more information,
another widget or what’s it to store away. Instead send
please call Jimee at 541-677-2384 or Teresa at 541-677- them a card telling them a gift has been sent in their
4810.
name to someone in the world who really needs it. The
giver and receiver will both be blessed.
Announcing The 14th Annual
Sounds and Tastes of Christmas
Sunday, December 8th, 4:00 p.m.
Dillard-Winston United Methodist Church
131 4th Street, Dillard
You are invited to join us for music and fellowship at our Sounds and Tastes of Christmas community
event. There is no admission fee; however, an offering will be taken to benefit the Dillard-Winston Food
Pantry.
After the performance portion of the celebration we will adjourn to the Fellowship Hall for conversation
and food. Please bring your favorite Christmas dessert to share. Coffee and juice will be supplied.
For more information please call Rosanna at 541-679-4562.
Meet Your Fellow Parishioner…Mary Easely
By Thelma Guffy
December’s Gift to the Church
Mary is one of the people in our congregation that
you can count on to help! She has spent more time at the sink
in our kitchen than almost anyone, washing jars for the jam
and jelly makers: washing dishes for any UMW dinner, making
burritos for Casa de Belen.... It is appropriate that she is
pictured by our church kitchen sink!
Mary was born in Tilden, Nebraska, a community
in Northeastern Nebraska. She had two brothers and a sister,
and worked on the family farm while growing up. She
attended a one room school house and graduated from Tilden
High School. While in high school she worked in a grocery
store and continued working there after graduation. Over the
years she worked in a hardware store, meat market, and
hospital. Her dad died in 1963 and the following year she and her mother moved to Roseburg where her
mother had friends. Mary became a member of Roseburg’s First United Methodist Church, and worked at
the Court House in the county clerk’s office.
Mary’s mother died in 1983, so she was alone until one week when she went to Camp Magruder to an
adult camp. There she met Charles Easley, a Methodist pastor who was on staff there leading one of the
camps. They were married in 1987 and, as Mary says, “I acquired not only a husband, but three daughters, 2
son-in-laws, six grandchildren, a dog and a cat!” The family now includes 8 great grandchildren. Mary and
Charles lived in Rockaway Beach, OR and enjoyed traveling to distant places. In 1990 they took a trip to
Europe, Budapest, Venice, and Germany. A highlight was seeing the Passion Play at Oberammergau in
Bavaria. This play is performed once every ten years, and they planned the trip to include it. They went to
Russia in 1995 on a mission trip entitled “To Russia with Love”, when they lived with a Russian family for a
week. Later, in 2002, they went to China. Along with these exotic trips, Mary said she had been to Hawaii,
on a cruise in the Caribbean, and several trips around the United States. Charles died in 2006 and in 2009
Mary moved back to Roseburg. She is active in the church, working where needed. She knits for the Shawl
Ministry, makes burritos, makes the plastic bag mats for the homeless, and is always working in the kitchen
when a meal is needed, or jam and jelly is being made. She is a gift to this church, and we thank her for her
willing help.
Men’s Breakfast Group
The men’s breakfast group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. at Karen’s Coffee Cup.
The December meeting is Wednesday, December 4. For more information contact Jim Lemery at 541-643-7297 or Steve
Barfield at 541-957-2712. Join us!
Chrismon Booklets Available
Each year we decorate our sanctuary and fellowship hall Christmas trees with ornaments called
Chrismons. Booklets are available on the welcome table that explain the significance of each
ornament. For more information please call Anne Moore at 541-673-3231.
God Bless You
Happy Birthday
This is a special column we are offering for
words of thanks and appreciation to all those
who make our church and community what it is.
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Thank you for the beautiful dresses. I have
been working on getting them donated. It is
challenging here, as parents are very reluctant
to accept “charity”. I was, however, finally
able to donate 8 dresses today to a girl that lost all her
clothes in a fire. The parents were very, very grateful
and bless you from Botswana. Thanks so much for
your part in helping this girl….Say hello to everyone!
(And in another e-mail….)
...I donated many of the dresses to a local
December 5
December 6
December 7
December 11
December 17
December 20
December 21
December 22
December 23
December 25
December 27
Hugh Friel
Rachel Kollen
Janet Kitzrow
Gwen Cowley
Hillary Haak
Bob Jones
Brandon Johnson
Huldah Leoni
Jeanne Moore
Heidi Cavagnaro
Austin Carlson
Pat Esparza
Art Swanson
Kenny Pedersen
Bruce Carlson
Larry Moore
Bill Mull
Jacob Kollen
Lauryn Frye
primary school... I could really see the joy in the
faces of the girls when they got the dresses...
Thanks from all the girls here!!”
December 28
December 30
Terry Lundy
Roseburg FUMC member, Peace Corps Volunteer
Botswana
(also see the exciting update on p. 8!)
Was your birthday listed incorrectly or missed?
Please accept our apologies and contact the church office so
we can correct our records.
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Thank you for your continuing prayers, phone calls,
visits and cards.
Betty Hanna
December Greeter/Usher
Coordinator
FLIPSIDE Worship Service
Bea Perez 541-672-5920
Sanctuary Worship
Bruce and Nancy Dick 541-679-7227
Book Club News
The Book Club will not meet in
December. The new book list for 2014
will be on the welcome table in December. For
more info, call Gail Ball at 541-391-2261. Merry
Christmas! See you in January!!
Walking Group
Keep those extra holiday pounds away! Join the
walking group at the church at 11:30 a.m. each Monday
and Wednesday morning. For more information please
call Jack Moore at 541-673-3231.
Fellowship Time
We all enjoy our coffee fellowship. Your help is needed. Sign-up sheets will be on the wall by the kitchen
door for you to share in the work for this fellowship in the following ways:
1) Flipside service needs someone to come a few minutes early to make coffee When no one signs up,
there will be no coffee. 2) We like to use mugs, we need mug washers; otherwise we’ll use recyclable
plastic cups. 3)10:30 fellowship volunteers need to check leftover coffee and supplement if necessary,
and do a little cleanup afterwards. 4) People are not asked to bring food, but any food contributed will be
served. Donations for Fair Trade coffee, tea, cocoa, flavored creamers, 1/2 & 1/2 help our small budget.
NEW
NEW
Church Outbound
December 29
NEW
NEW
For this Church Outbound Sunday, there will be a variety of activities at different
times during the morning. In order for it to run smoothly we are asking everyone to
sign up in advance. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the Fellowship Hall beginning
December 8. There will be projects to do at church and some that will take us away
from the church building. Projects may include the following:
At Church
-Repackaging food for FISH
-Assembling weekend snack packs
-Little Dresses/Shorts
“Out”
-Visiting shut-ins
-Making and distributing burritos to homeless
-There is a possibility we will be able to help with the
Habitat for Humanity duplex on Patterson St.
Be sure to check the sign-up sheets for a final list of projects, when each project will happen and where to
gather for it. It will be a whole morning of putting our faith into action!
Noisy Offering For
Weekend Snack Packs
Every fourth Sunday we take a collection for
weekend snack packs. These are distributed
through the school district to those children in
danger of being hungry on the weekends. In
October we collected $219.27 Bring your change on
December 22nd and let’s make some noise!
Check out our church website:
www.fumcroseburg.org
FISH Service Summary
Food Service: During October 2013, FISH
Pantry was open 18 times for 31.5 hours.
TOTALS
Household
Persons
2011
942
3655
2012
1052
4136
2013
1115
4449
Shelter Service: During September 2013 FISH provided
27 nights of shelter in 9 motel rooms for $592.00.
Pediatric Medication: In August 2013 the FISH assisted
55 families in obtaining medication for their children for
$1124.69; in September– 73 families for $1369.87.
Transportation Service: During August 2013 FISH
provided 18 gas vouchers for $170.00
FISH Food Donations
Please watch the Courier each month, the Express weekly web edition of the Courier, our church website
www.fumcroseburg.org and your Sunday bulletins for the suggested item of the week for the FISH Food Pantry. (Of
course, all food items will continue to be gratefully accepted.) We have the little red FISH chuck wagon close to the
entrance for you to deposit your FISH food donations.
For the month of December the items we are emphasizing are:
December 1:
December 8:
December 15:
December 22:
December 29:
Dried food: pastas, beans, dried fruits
Condiments: pickles, mustard, mayonnaise, salad dressing
Cereal: packaged low or no sugar cereals, oatmeal
Canned meats: tuna, stew, chicken, etc.
Canned beans, chili, refried beans, pork and beans, etc.
Thank you for supporting FISH!
Christmas Angels
Please return your wrapped gifts with the angel ornament attached to the church no later than
December 8. They will be distributed to the students before the holiday break. Merry Christmas!
Warming Center Training
Warming centers are emergency shelters that open on the coldest nights of the year to
provide a safe, warm place for those without adequate shelter. This year the site in Roseburg
will be at Faith Lutheran Church on Kenwood St. The successful operation of the Warming
Center is dependent on volunteers. Last year volunteers dedicated over 1000 hours to make sure the
center could be open. If you are interested in helping, there is one more training opportunity available on
Saturday, December 14th at 2 p.m. There are volunteer opportunities on site as well as background
support. For more information please contact Ian Smith at 541-817-9428.
Two Updates From Terri Lundy on Little Dresses
“Donated some dresses at a primary school today. We really could use more dresses...The medium seems
to be the best size for these girls.” Terri sent us these pictures:
And another e-mail from Terri:
“This is one of the photos from the day that I donated many of the dresses to a local primary school. I will
be donating the rest to another primary school tomorrow. Finally!! I could really see the joy in the faces of
the girls when they got the dresses. Please send more. Remember that my postal address is PO Box 11773,
Kanye, Botswana . No zip code. Thanks from all the girls here!!”
Another box is on its way to Terri . We’d like to send more medium size (24-29” long) dresses. If you’d
like to make some dresses, you can pick up a pattern in the church office or go to
www.nancysnotions.com. We can also use donations of adult 100% cotton T shirts in S,M. or L without
pockets or designs to make shorts for boys. Help with postage to send the boxes is also appreciated.
Next Courier Deadline is December 18
Happenings for December 1-31, 2013
Sunday, December 1
8:58 a.m.
FLIPSIDE Worship Service/ F. Hall
10:00 a.m.
The Bridge/ Fellowship Hall
10:15 a.m.
Communion/ Sanctuary
10:30 a.m.
Worship/ Sanctuary
4:00 p.m.
Hanging of the Greens/ Fellowship Hall
Monday, December 2
3:30 p.m.
Celebration Team/ Sanctuary
Tuesday, December 3
9:30 a.m.
UMW Executive Board/ Lounge
Wednesday, December 4
7:00 a.m.
Men’s Breakfast/ Karen’s Coffee Cup
11:30 a.m.
Walking Group/ Lounge
4:45 p.m.
Bell Rehearsal/ Sanctuary
5:00 p.m.
Flipside Rehearsal/ Fellowship Hall
6:00 p.m.
Potluck/ Fellowship Hall
7:00 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal/ Lounge
9:30 a.m.
Decorate trees with Chrismons
Friday, December 6
1:30 p.m.
Burrito Assembly for Casa de Belen/
Kitchen
12:00 p.m.
Emmaus Roseburg Women’s 4th Day
Group/ Lounge
Sunday, December 8
8:58 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Alternate Christmas Sale/ F. Hall
10:30 a.m.
Worship/ Sanctuary
11:30 a.m.
4-7 p.m.
CONNECT/ FISH Pantry & home of Vickie
Brown
Monday, December 9
3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10
1:00 p.m.
Women in Prayer/ Lounge
11:30 a.m.
4:45 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
Rainbow Circle/ Lounge
6:00 p.m.
Dine with 9 Christmas Party/ F. Hall
Sunday, December 15
8:58 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
The Bridge/ Fellowship hall
10:30 a.m.
Worship/ Sanctuary
11:30 a.m.
Monday, December 16
12:30 p.m.
Prayer Shawl Ministry/ Lounge
3:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
Wesleyan Women/ Lounge
Courier Articles Due
11:30 a.m.
4:45 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
Rebecca Circle/ Lounge
Sunday, December 22
8:58 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Worship/ Sanctuary
4:00 p.m.
Caroling & Chili potluck/ F. Hall
Monday, December 23
3:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Women in Prayer/ Lounge
Merry Christmas!
Church Office Closed
9:00 a.m.
Courier Assembly/ Lounge
Sunday, December 29
CHURCH OUTBOUND SUNDAY
8:58 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Church Outbound projects/ F. Hall
10:30 a.m.
Worship/ Sanctuary
11:30 a.m.
Fellowship Time/ Fellowship Hall
Church Outbound projects
Monday, December 30
3:00 p.m.
Post this calendar on the fridge to remind you of all that’s happening at RFUMC
First United Methodist Church
1771 W Harvard Ave.
Volume 13 No. 11
Roseburg, OR 97471-2716
November 27, 2013
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Dates to Remember
December 1
December 5
December 8 & 15
December 14
December 22
December 24
Hanging of the Greens Party/ Fellowship Hall
Decorate trees with Chrismons
Alternate Christmas Sale
Dine with 9 Christmas Party
Caroling and Chili Potluck
Christmas Eve worship service
Opportunity to Serve
Would you be interested in tending to the pews
once a month? We need someone willing to
come in during office hours the week he/she is
assigned to tidy the pews, check supplies and
replenish if necessary. Please contact the office.
4:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
After both services
6:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
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Church, 1771 W Harvard Ave, Roseburg, Oregon. Periodicals postage paid at Roseburg, OR
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Church Office Hours
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ( Lunch 12:30-1:00 )
Friday 9:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m.
Church Office Phone: 541-672-1629
www.fumcroseburg.org

Engage One Another...Engage Life!

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