Events In The Life Of The Church
May Meetings
- Worship Advisory Mtg.: 5/9 @ 2:00 pm
- Community Ministries Mtg.: 5/16 @ 1:00 pm
- Elders Mtg.: 5/19 @ 12:15 pm
- Administrative Committee Mtg.: 5/23 @ 5:00 pm
- Executive Team Mtg.: 5/29 @ 11:00 am
Summer Block Party
FCC is throwing BBQ block parties for our unhoused neighbors again this year.
Join us for food, beverages and live entertainment.
Get to know our unhoused and underserved neighbors. Block parties are the 2nd Friday of the summer months (June 14th, July 12th and August 9th).
Quarterly Financial Support
Offering January – March
Actual Offerings – $49,433 Budget $65,001
Income and Expenses January – March
Actual Income – $80,834 Income Budget – $114,909
Actual Exp. – $109,842 Expenses Budget – $114,909
Net Revenue vs Expenses -$29,007
Note that an expected employment rebate has not been calculated into this quarterly reporting. We hope to have this in the 3rd quarter of the year.
Join Our Church Office Team!
Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve your community and deepen your faith journey? Look no further! Our vibrant church is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our office team.
As a church office volunteer, you’ll be the welcoming face of our community, providing essential support and assistance to our staff and congregation. Whether you have a knack for organization, a passion for helping others, or simply want to make a difference, there’s a place for you here.
If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of something greater than yourself, we invite you to join our church office team!
To learn more or to apply, please contact Mary Sanders – Office Administrator or Pastor Renee, at: Office@heartofEugene.org
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Front Desk Support: Greet visitors with a warm smile, answer phones, and assist with inquiries.
- Administrative Assistance: Help with data entry, filing, and other office tasks to keep things running smoothly.
- Communication Support: Aid in drafting newsletters, bulletins, and other communication materials to keep our community informed.
Time for Prayer
Time for Prayer: Every Wed., 11:00 am, check website for Zoom link.
Prayer Pods 2024
Our Spiritual Formation Committee has chosen the book that we will be reading for this summer’s Prayer Pods: “When Church Stops Working: A Future for Your Congregation Beyond More Money, Programs, and Innovation”
by Andrew Root.
Here is the Amazon description of this book: “What if the solution for the decline of today’s church isn’t more money, people, programs, innovation, or busyness? What if the answer is to stop and wait on God?”
Judith Ivy will be at the back of the sanctuary for the next few Sundays so that you can sign up for your Prayer Pod and order your copy of the book. Books purchased this way are $13.50 each. Books ordered on your own are $15.00 each.
Helping Hearts
Nights are still very cold…can you help keep someone warm?
Every Tues/Thurs, 12:00-2:00 pm; Parlor (entrance at the back of the church)
NEEDED ITEMS ARE:
- Blankets
- Gloves
- Coats
- Sweats and sweatpants
- New underwear and socks
- Men’s clothing and shoes
The donation barrel is located at the back of the sanctuary and in the Church Office.
Dining For Dollars
Dining for Dollars and silent auction will end this Sunday, half an hour after church ends. Silent Auction items can be purchased at that time. We will probably have credit card capability, but bring your checkbooks just in case. Thanks, Patty and Karen.
Any questions contact Patty Osborne or Karen Hertel
May Adult Education Class
Join Teffany Hefner and Chuck Sturms for more mandala adventures – we’ll find a cadence to meditate in old and new ways. Everyone is welcome to experience coloring and creating with us. Available every Sunday in May from 9:15-10:15 in the Chapel.
It's ON!
The return of our traditional ALL CHURCH CAMP OUT is scheduled for August 30 – September 1, 2024 (Friday evening through Sunday morning worship) at Living Waters Camp and Retreat Center near Waterville.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS and look for more details as the time gets nearer. BUT FIRST, we need YOUR help to make this all happen.
If you can help with any of these areas, please let Matthew Coady or Marilyn Reid know: Group Activities (Multi-Generational); Indoor Individual Activities; Food Preparation; Worship and Devotionals; Program; Music/Fireside; Set Up; Registration
Church Directory Update
Work has resumed in compiling a Church Directory of members’ and regular attendees’ contact information. We are asking for your help in verifying the information we have for you. The information we have is from a 2022 list and there are many names that need to be added. We apologize if your name is not included on this list. Please take some time before or after services to stop at the back table to review or add your information to our list.
Thank you for helping us get an accurate and up-to-date member/attendee directory! Our goal is to have individual printed copies ready to distribute in April. If you cannot make it to the church building, please call the office during the week to see if your information needs to be updated.
“We were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.” -1 Thess. 2:8
“We Need Not Walk Alone”
Bereaved Parents, Grandparents & Siblings Support Group
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) of Eugene Springfield welcomes bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings (age 16+) who’ve experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling at any age from any cause. Meetings are co-facilitated by a married couple, Certified Grief Educators, who lost their child to suicide.
~We warmly welcome new members anytime ~
- 1st & 3rd Thursdays
- May 16, June 6 and June 20
- Willamette Christian Center, 2500 W 18th Ave
- 7:00 – 8:00 PM
- We invite members to bring a photo of their loved one.
- Drop-ins welcome. No need to RSVP.
For more information, call/text Rachael at 541-221-5792 or Ben at 541-704-5938, or email eugspfdtcf@gmail.com. TCF is a national non-profit grief support organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families following the death of a child of any age from any cause.
www.compassionatefriends.org
Rachael Carnes and Ben Brinkley — Chapter Co-Facilitators
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