Mission to Peru Auction

The Peru team has been very hard at work!  They will be putting on a terrific auction event on December 3 in order to raise funds for their mission project in June 2012.  A lot of things are planned for the evening and it's going to rock your socks off.

There is no obligation to bid or buy anything - just come, eat some free desserts, drink coffee and hear what the team has planned for their project to Cusco, Peru.

Here is a sneak peek at some of the items that will be auctioned off:

- new housewares

- restaurant gift certificates

- a motorcycle

- free hotel night on the coast

- free labor

- auto repair package

- much much more!

Please come and, more importantly, invite your friends!  ALL are welcome to come hear what this mission to Peru is all about.  It will be held at Cascade Middle School on December 3rd at 7:00pm.  Hope to see you there!

82 Cents - It Can Save a Life

Many of you might know of Nazarene Child Sponsorship, but did you know how much they need YOU?  Countless children around the globe are either on a waiting list for sponsorship or have been put back on the list due to no longer being supported.

Nazarene Compassion Ministries (NCM) comes alongside Nazarene congregations around the world to clothe, shelter, feed, heal, educate and live in solidarity with those who suffer under oppression, injustice, violence, poverty, hunger and disease.

Nazarene Child Sponsorship is an NCM ministry that partners with local Nazarene churches actively ministering to their communities with sponsors like you to act on behalf of children suffering under these overwhelmingly difficult situations.


Did you know this only takes $25 a month?  For you, that might take a sacrifice of one latte a week, one shirt a month or even one less soda pop a day.  Just $25 a month covers the needs of a child - physical, emotional, relational, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Can you support just one child?




This mother of 3 makes time in her busy schedule for the needs of one more child across the world...

And if this 6th grader can do it surely you can, too!

This is a serious commitment.  These children need you.  Pray about the challenge and commit to supporting and loving at least one child until they are grown.  Not only will you change their lives, but through your relationship and correspondence with them, they will change yours.

Click here to sponsor a child or comment below if you have more questions.

Radi Center is Going Strong!

Over 50 of you (Eugene 1st members) had the privilege to volunteer in Argentina in various capacities.  Medical clinics were held, tons of kids' activities were put on, and 10 churches were planted!

However, some of you toiled and labored for days on end to create one of the most well-used facilities in South America.  We just wanted to share a little update.  The Bruno Radi Convention Center is used 7 days a week, for both church events and community events.

These pictures are from an Interdenominational Christian Leadership Conference.  There were over 3500 people there!

And here is a little video with even more details on how the building is being used.

Extreme Nazarene Ministries - Argentina 2 Year Update from Extreme Nazarene Ministries on Vimeo.

Praise the Lord for this ministry and YOUR hands that helped make it happen.  Thank you.

Fearless Ministry in the South Pacific

Harmon and Cindy Schmelzenbach, along with their son Quinton shared powerful testimonies and recounted mission field experiences yesterday at Eugene First.

For those of you who could not make it - whether in person or on the live feed - click the video below to watch it!  You won't regret it.

September 18, 2011 ~ FEAR NOT! (A powerful message on missions from the Schmelzenbach Family) (HD) from Eugene First Nazarene on Vimeo.

We also had some fun afterwards at Roaring Rapids!

Please remember to pray for this family as they continue to travel and share the good news about what God is doing in the South Pacific.  Pray they have the encouragement from other churches as well as sustained energy in their travel schedule.

Praise the Lord for the work this family is doing for the expansion of God's Kingdom!

Ladies at the Eugene Mission

The serving never stops here in Eugene!  Our Ladies Ministry has officially begun their latest new form of reaching and serving others.

Our church has been approved for a small time slot at the Eugene Mission and during that time a small message from the Word is shared with women and children.  Some other activities were also introduced and all the ladies who helped out were inspired and excited for the next time.

We would like to ask you to pray for this new ministry.  The women and children they will be reaching are in a hard place in their lives and need this.  Pray that God works through this new team of gals to connect with the individuals He brings to the sessions.  Pray for miracles and lives to be changed in the name of Jesus!

Stephen Ministries - Love in Action

Have you heard of Stephen Ministries?  Do you want to know more about it?  We'd like to challenge you to prayerfully consider a new step in your call to serve others. 

 

This ministry is about training you to be able to care for people in a powerful way.  There are six months of training and then you will serve for 18 months after that.

Applications for the new class are due Sunday and can be picked up in the church lobby.

If you would like more information before that, hear testimonies of how it has worked for our church or have any other questions, click here to email us.

Project Hope Video

Project Hope was a giant success last weekend!  Dozens of people from our church teamed up with First Baptist and Fairfield Baptist to volunteer their time to serve our community.  Check out this video that captures all their hard work and serving:



PROJECT HOPE from Eugene First Nazarene on Vimeo.