SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015
Methodists to host special
picnic service Aug. 30
The
Florence
United
Methodist Church will be
hosting its annual service and
potluck picnic in the park on
Sunday, Aug. 30, beginning at
10:30 a.m.
Worship will be led by the
Rev. Carol Thompson outside
of the West Woahink Lake
meeting hall.
This event is open to anyone
who would like to come and
worship in the outdoors and
share in fellowship with oth-
ers. Bring a folding chair, your
own table service and a
favorite dish to share if possi-
ble. Look for signs and bal-
loons to mark the entrance to
the location.
For more information, call
at 541-997-6025.
Welcome to 80 Years of Excellence!
We Make All Our Own Ice Cream
– Over 50 Flavors –
Including
Sugar-free Ice Cream & Non-fat Frozen Yogurt
in a variety of flavors.
“Over 5 Generations of
Old Fashioned Goodness!”
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H i g h w a y 1 0 1 N & B a y S t r e e t i n O l d To w n
Wa l d p o r t • W i n c h e s t e r B a y • A s h l a n d • S i s t e r s
Owner Robyn Smith
Robyn enjoys using beach treasures to create one-of-a-kind
gifts. She also enjoys designing and producing beautiful silver
jewelry to create unique treasures. Robyn was raised learning
the silver jewelry business from her parents, Jim and Charlene
Martin. Over a year ago, Robyn took ownership of the Silver
Sand Dollar from them.
Robyn is married and has two children. She and her family love
living on the Oregon Coast and feel blessed to live and work
in such a beautiful area.
Silver
Sand Dollar
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How to run your race to ‘win’
We’ve all heard the phrase,
“Everyone has a race to run.”
That just means we all have
our own lives to live. And as
Christians, God has a specific
purpose and plan for each of
us.
The apostle Paul says to us
in Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore
we also, since we are surround-
ed by so great a cloud of wit-
nesses, let us lay aside every
weight, and the sin which so
easily ensnares us, and let us
run with endurance the race
that is set before us” (NKJV).
Part of what that means to
me is to keep going, even in the
midst of the difficulties in life.
Much of life is just ordinary,
everyday living. Yet a lot of
what happens comes in the
form of challenging situations,
from little annoyances to seri-
ous burdens.
Hard times happen to us all.
It’s how we handle the situa-
tions we face that matters most.
Second Timothy 4:7 says, “I
have fought the good fight, I
have finished the race, I have
kept the faith.”
Keep moving.
I once kept a record of all
the petty peace-stealers that
happened to me over a period
of time. They were things like
injuring my back or breaking a
nail. I left some luggage on a
plane, and had a water leak
in my humidifier. I hurt my
arm doing stretches for my
injured back, twisted my wrist,
spilled a red drink on a white
couch — and I lost my pants at
a spa!
Some were small irritations;
others were more serious.
But what I learned from this
experience was simple: “Stuff”
happens in life. But we don’t
have to let what happens keep
us from fulfilling our purpose
and serving God with our
whole heart. It's just a waste of
time getting upset over petty
things.
If you don’t know what to do
in a situation, just do what you
do know to do and keep mov-
ing forward.
We must learn to keep going
in the midst of difficulties. One
way to do that is to get your
mind off yourself and help
someone else. We all have
problems, but our problems
don’t have to have us!
I believe part of our victory
comes as a result of our deter-
mination to just keep moving.
Rest.
One major part of running
your race is learning to rest.
Now, that may sound like an
oxymoron, but here’s what I
mean: Resting isn’t about
doing nothing. It’s about being
in a place of peace and com-
pletely trusting in God. From a
position of rest, we can do
whatever we have to do
because our faith is not in our-
selves, but in the One who
gives us the strength and abili-
ty to do it.
God did the work of creation
in six days and on the seventh
day He rested from His work.
He created Adam on the sixth
day of His work, so Adam’s
first full day on this earth was a
day of rest, signifying that
everything we do is to be done
from a place of rest. Jesus died
for our sins and then sat down
at the right hand of God, a
place of rest from His work.
In Old Testament times, a
high priest made sacrifices for
the sins of the people. This was
done on a regular basis. But
when Jesus came, His ultimate
sacrifice paid the debt for all
our sins, and He sat down at
the right hand of the Father
because His work was finished.
Learning to rest may be one
of the most important things
we ever do. Resting in God is
like a vacation for your soul. In
rest, you are not concerned
with what others think of you
or how everything is going to
work out as you fulfill God’s
will for your life. Too many
times, people get stressed-out
about their circumstances.
But really, it’s not the cir-
cumstances at all; it’s the way
they handle them that causes
the stress.
To rest means to be in faith.
You can be steadfast in the
midst of trials because you
know that God is in control and
He will see you through any-
thing you face. That’s what it
means to work from a place of
rest. You do what you have to
do in peace, having complete
faith in God's grace and His
help to accomplish the task
before you.
Run.
Everyone has a race to run, a
goal to accomplish, a life to
live. And we all have to start
somewhere. My encourage-
ment to you is to start from a
place of rest. Learn how to
trust the Holy Spirit’s leading.
He will guide you and help you
run your race to win!
Unitarians to hear about faeries, ancient path
Gallery Jewelry
& Gifts
Rev. Ruth Miller will lead
the Sunday worship service at
the
Florence
Unitarian
1499 Bay Street
(Old Port Building)
541-997-0111
Join Us In Worship
4 lines, approx 15 words, $9 a week
4 week Minimum
Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays.
Universalist Fellowship on
Aug. 23, beginning at 10 a.m.
Rev. Miller’s talk is titled,
To be included in this directory contact
the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off
information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence.
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BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
SINGSPIRATION
You are invited to come and sing your favorite old time gospel hymns
Every Friday night at 7pm • Non-denominational
Bay Berry Square; 101 at Sutton Lake Dr. /milepost 185 N.
For more information , please call 541-997-2681
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418
Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45
Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m.
CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Corner of 10th & Maple –- 997-3533
Bible Study at 9:00 A.M.
Services: Worship, 10:30 A.M.
fl orencecrossroad.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroad.org
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC
1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Dr. Marvin Owen
Series ‘Through the Bible’ on Wednesdays 6 p.m.
A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome.
Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am.
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Worship & Kids Sunday School 10:00
located at 2nd & Kingwood (541) 997-6025
“Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”
FOURSQUARE CHURCH
1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337
Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family.
Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m. – Youth Group: Sat., 6 p.m.
Website:fl orence4square.com
FLORENCE VINEYARD (GOD’S POWER HOUSE)
2610 Kingwood, Florence • 541-268-2025
Sunday Worship @ 10:00 a.m., experience the Power of the Holy Spirit
Pastors: George & Beverly Sisemore
Intercessory Prayer & Worship, Thursday night @ 5:00 pm
fl orencevineyardchurch.com
NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC
1525 12th St., Suite 24 •541-991-9398
Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm
Tues. Bible Study 7:00pm
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A.
21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113
Adult Forum 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Worship services; Sun. 10:30am & Wed. 6pm.
Pastor Lori Blake
www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com
2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational
Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW
Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday.
Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Pastor Steve Knowles
Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir
All Welcome. Come as you are.
3996 N Hwy 101 997-7136
FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16)
1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.)
Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m.
www.churchofchristfl orence.org
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951
Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M.
Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M.
SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES
CATHOLIC CHURCH
N.W. Corner of Heceta Beach Road & Hwy. 101
Every Sunday at 10 a.m.
All are welcome. (541) 997-2840
Playroom
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
FLORENCE UNITARIAN
UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
1487 Hwy. 101
Florence, OR 97439
Come on in Tuesday-Friday
for Self Serve Dog Wash
Nails and Teeth
2135 19th St. –- 997-6600
The Rev. Georgia C. DuBose, Vicar
8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer
Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m.
Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth.
Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m.
1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312
the local Habitat for
Humanity and Florence Food
Share.
The football stadium is
behind Siuslaw Middle
School at 2525 Oak St., in
Florence.
There is a service for chil-
dren 4 years old to fifth
grade. The children’s service
takes place in the auxiliary
gym at the middle school,
adjacent to the football stadi-
um. The entrance to the gym
is on the south side, under the
covered area.
It is suggested for all who
attend that they dress to be
warm, in layers, and bring a
blanket or pads for sitting on
the metal stadium benches.
Professional All Breed Grooming &  Bathing
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S.
FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
1318 Rhododendron Dr. –- 997-2523 – Worship at 11:00 AM –- Sunday School
at 9:30 AM – Variety of Sunday evening activities - 5 PM
Wed. Bible & Children classes at 6:00 PM
Call for details.
Hundreds of people are ex-
pected to gather at the local
football stadium for a
Communitywide Worship
Service on Sunday, Sept. 6,
at 10:30 a.m.
For the seventh year, the
Siuslaw Valley Ministerial
Association is offering this
event for the community at
large. The service features a
great worship band with
musicians and singers from
several local churches.
Three local pastors com-
bine to preach one sermon.
Communion concludes the
service.
A freewill offering will be
taken to offset costs, with all
monies, after costs, going to
GENTLE
EXPERIENCED
GROOMERS
By appointment
Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038
DVD of Weekly worship service available.
Dan Wurster, Pastor
All are welcome to attend
each worship service.
The
UU
Fellowship
is located at 87738 High-
way 101 at Heceta Beach
Road and is wheelchair acces-
sible.
Each
Sunday
service
begins at 10 a.m. and con-
cludes at 11 a.m. with refresh-
ments and a dialogue circle
to explore the questions
that come up during each
service.
For more information, visit
www.florenceuuf.org or call
541-997-2840.
Communitywide worship
service set for Sept. 6
“War is still not the answer.” FCNL
We worship in homes at 11am Sundays
Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations.
FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
12th and Nopal –997-9020
Sunday school for all ages 9:15 a.m. • Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Youth Group Wed. 7-8:30 p.m.
Sunday School (for all ages) 9:50 a.m.
“The Faerie Folk: Following
an Ancient Path.”
“Faeries have many names
and many stories, among
modern as well as ancient
peoples, all of which are asso-
ciated with wild places and
various forms of power,” said
Miller. “When we think of
fairies, we often visualize
them as tiny, supernatural
beings with wings, glowing
with light and possessing
some sort of strange magical
powers.
“Is there something we can
learn from them?”
Florence, Oregon (541) 999-8002
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541-997-6054