June 1, 2011
Kayla Christopher was born to Terry and Corinne Christopher, in Newark, Ohio, on March 11, 1993. She is graduating from South Medford High School. Her favorite book is The Bible (duh, she says 
) and she really likes “The Hunger Games” series as well. Her favorite bands are One Republic, Paramore, Switchfoot, Tobymac and 30 Seconds to Mars. Her favorite movies are Inception and Avatar. Her favorite youth group memory is “every rafting trip we took! I loved it the first time with my sisters, Marissa, Gracie, Brian and Whitney. We all tried to throw each other off the raft, but no one could get Marissa out of her fetal position and into the water! At the end, my dad paid Cain $5 to push me into the river (not cool dad ).It was a blast!”
Her favorite scriptures are “I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.” (Isaiah 42:16) and “So then, just as you received ChristJesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” (Colossians 2:6-7) In her life, she lists her parents and her friend Liz as the biggest influences on her faith. “They have been there for me through all my ups and downs and given me a firm foundation with God.” To future graduates she offers this advice: “Go for everything-even when it seems impossible! Sometimes the best times in life are the journeys along the way!” After the summer, Kayla will be attending Harding University where she wants to major in Human Relations or Nursing. May God bless all your future Kayla!
Gabriel Liles graduated from the Liles Institute of Higher Education. He was born to Steve and Diane Liles in Canby, Oregon, on December 12, 1992. Some of his favorite music is by Flatfoot 56 and The Newsboys. His favorite book and movie is the “The Princess Bride.”
Philippians 4:13, which says “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength” is Gabriel’s favorite verse of scripture. His favorite youth group memory is the first time he went to Portland to work with the PUMP mission trip. He will never forget having fun at night and running right into the doorframe with his head! When asked who has greatly influenced his spiritual life he says “Lance Lake. I have always felt a connection with him.” To future seniors, Gabriel offers this advice: “Always party…but within your boundaries…and don’t forget to invite me !” His plans now include finding a good job and saving for a few years for college. We wish you all of God’s best in your life Gabriel!
Amber Parker graduated from Crater High School. She was born to Doug and Toni Parker in Medford, OR, on July 22, 1993. In her spiritual life she says “In this past year I’ve grown in my faith and Bob Stapp has helped be a part of that. He was a big influence in my life.” Her favorite memory with the youth group was “the year with all of the lightning storms. I remember hanging out with my friends at the upper pond.” Her favorite band is Big and Rich. Her favorite book is a series called “The Uglies Series.” Her favorite movie is called “Just Go With It.”
To future seniors, Amber says, “stay strong in your faith and don’t follow the worldly example. It never adds up to what God can give you.” John 3:16 is her favorite Bible passage. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life” This summer she looks forward to going to her last Church Camp. In the fall she will attend York College on a soccer scholarship. May God bless your future richly Amber!
Whitney Thomas was born in Medford, OR, on June 28, 1993, to Roger and Wynter Thomas. She is a graduate of Crater High School. Her favorite youth group memory is “spending an incredible week at camp a few years back. At the girls’ Bible study we ended by joining hands and praying and you could literally feel God right there with us.” She loves all music and her favorite movie is “The Princess Bride.” The Bible is her favorite book and her favorite verses from it are Psalm 118:14 “The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation” and Isaiah 40:28-31 “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
In her life, she says that her Mom and her “Ganny and Papa” (a.k.a. Wydie & Larry Denn) have had the biggest impact on her faith. “They have taught me the word of the Lord and have been examples every day of how a child of God should live.” Whitney advises future seniors to “try not to procrastinate! And live for the Lord.” She plans on attending SOU in the fall and then becoming a High School Spanish teacher. We wish you all of God’s blessings Whitney!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Our theme this year is “Be Strong in the Lord.” We will be studying the Courage of David, the Strength of Samson, the Selflessness of Esther, and the Faith of Noah. VBS this year is June 21-24 from 9:00-11:45 a.m. and is for children who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade. Lunch and activities will be provided on Friday after VBS. We still need someone willing to do front set-up; we still need prizes, hot dogs, buns, lemonade mix, and cookies. Thank You, Denise Beeks.
GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE
Terry and Corinne Christopher are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter, Kayla, from South Medford High School. They will be hosting an open house in her honor at their home on Friday, June 10th, from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
FREE & LOST AND FOUND
We are cleaning out and defrosting the big freezer in the storeroom next week. This next Sunday morning (June 5) after services, please stop by the Fireside Room and take home all the miscellaneous items left from the freezer which will be setting out on the kitchen counter.
There will also be set out the blue box of free items which have been in the “Lost and Found” for the past two months. This will be your last chance to check for something you have been missing. (If it has been less than two months, please look in the “Lost and Found Bins” in the janitor’s room.)
LADIES RETREAT
Ladies, please mark your calendars for our annual Ladies Retreat, from Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2. Please make plans to join us. More details to come!
Prayer Requests . . .
Please continue to pray for a complete healing for Mel Hamilton, Connie Kennedy, Ernest Strawn, and Gerry McCord ... It was good to see Ernest here at church this past Sunday. Sharon Englert is home from the hospital recovering from surgery...For Doris Sutherlin who is in CCU at Providence Hospital with a infection and low blood pressure...please call first to see if she can have visitors....For Cooper Albright - he gets to have his tests for cancer done at OHSU this month ...For the mother of Ron Zielke, Melba, as she recovers from heart surgery...For the 14 year old niece of September Flock, Tallie Amburn, who has a degenerative disc in her back that is causing her extreme pain and also for September’s cousin, Sandee Ellis, who has been diagnosed with cancer... Paul and Bonnie Huard request prayers for a friend, Ellen, on the death of her husband.....Liz and Jess Dunlap request prayers for friends, Marlene and Jack Henselman, prayers for healing following chemo and radiation therapy...For our President, military men, women and families.
WEDDING SHOWER
There will be a wedding shower honoring Kelsey Burns and Blain Rennels following evening services on June 12th. We will have a Hawaiian theme. Please bring your favorite recipes, funny stories or advice and lots of your favorite Hawaiian foods for the potluck. Kelsey and Blain are registered at Target if you need gift ideas.
Kelsey and Blain are getting married on Saturday, June 25th, at 2:00 p.m. at Cantrall Buckley Park, Area A. Please RSVP to the family or sign the RSVP list posted on the courtyard bulletin board if plan on attending the wedding.
Super Sunday Services.....
begin this Sunday Evening, June 5th at 6:00 p.m. Gerry will be teaching us new songs, and Terry will be bringing us lessons on the Ten Commandments. After the services, we will be enjoying a time of fellowship in the Fireside Room. Please bring lots of your favorite finger foods, chips, cookies, etc. to share for our fellowship.
CIA DINNER
Are you ready for summer yet? Our CIA Dinner to kick off our summer projects will be Wednesday, June 8th in the Fireside Room at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who wants to participate in our CIA projects is welcome to come. More details to come this Sunday.
THANK YOU NOTE
Dear Brothers and Sisters: Thank you for sharing our 50th Anniversary Celebration with us. It was an incredible day and you made it even better. Thank you for all the cards and well wishes. Our Love, Larry & Wydie Denn
Calendar of Events
June 21-24 VBS; June 25 Burns/Rennels Wedding; June 28 Ladies Class Barbeque; 11:00 a.m.; July 10-16 CAMP; August 5-6 Ladies Prayer Retreat
*****Congregational Leadership Survey Forms are due this Sunday, June 5th ! Please turn yours in to the Elders or the office this week.
April Financial Statement
Income:
General Fund Contributions $17651.30
Non-Budgeted Contributions 993.87Development Funds & Rents 1583.00
Interest/Other Income .16
Total Income for the Month $20228.33
Expenses:
Administration and Payroll $13463.70
Youth on Fire 231.14
Vision Ministries 82.63
Office 553.26
Nurturing Brethren 635.06
Operational Ministries 2260.22
Worship and Facilities 1258.11
Non-Budgeted Mission 2800.61
Development & Kings Hwy 2701.12
Total Expenses: $23985.85
May Attendance
1st Sunday 289 3rd Sunday 250
2nd Sunday 286 4th Sunday 270
5th Sunday 245
