Events In The Life Of The Church
May Meetings
- 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).
Funeral Services for Al January
Services for Charliene Toler’s father, Al January, will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Northwood Christian Church, 2425 Harvest Lane, Springfield, OR 97477.
FCC members are invited to attend.
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.
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.
Family Reaching Out To Us From Kentucky
Pastor Zane and I received an email last week from a gentleman living in Lexington, Kentucky who is hoping to move his family of seven to the Eugene area. He contacted FCC in the hopes of finding folks with connections to either possible jobs or housing information.
If you are interested in helping out this family, please contact Pastor Renee at renee@heartofeugene.org or Pastor Zane at zane@heartofeugene.org
Dining For Dollars
Thanks to Everyone who donated and bid on Dining for Dollars. You may pick up your winnings this Sunday. Cash, Check or Card. We have a few items still available:
- Old Fashioned Hymn Sing , Sun., July 28th at 2:00 $5.00
- BBQ Lunch and Games, Sat. June 29th $10.00
- Early for an Encore, Sat. June 15th 2:00 to 4:00 $10.00
- Ta Ra Rin Appetizers & Mural Walk, Sun. June 9th $15.00
- Bethel Lions BBQ Chicken Fundraiser, Sat. July 6th $5.00
- Frog Yard Art, $10.00
Any questions, contact Patty Osborne or Karen Hertel
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.
All Church Camp Out Update
Living Waters Camp and Conference Center
Date: Friday, August 30, 4:00 pm – Sunday, Sept. 1, 11:30 am
Overnight accommodations available:
- Cabins with 9 bunk beds in each.
- Spaces for individual tents (bring your own)
- A few spots for RVs
Facilities include restrooms, showers and a pool.
The Planning Committee is working on developing the program and schedule. The schedule will include study, worship, singing around the campfire, intergenerational activities, and many opportunities to grow in our relationships with other members. (Will we continue the croquet tournament tradition?)
Besides the program planning, we are working on the registration fees, which will include facility fees and meals. We are working hard to keep the costs as low as possible. More information to follow….
Helping Hearts
The FCC Helping Hearts ministry serves our unhoused neighbors AND our underserved neighbors who have a place to stay and a job that barely covers their living expenses.
Kitchen needs include (new or gently used):
- dishes
- silverware, knives,
- can openers and kitchen utensils
- cups, mugs, and glasses
- pots and pans
- mixing/serving bowls and baking pans
- oven mitts, dish towels, and dishcloths
- small appliances,
- and more.
Can you help out? Bless you for praying for these neighbors. Donation barrels are in the sanctuary or in the church office.
“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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