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6A THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 H IGHLIGHTS Creationist gives free presentation Sunday Submissions IMBLER — The Imbler Christian Church invites the community to a special free presentation by Russ Miller of Creation, Evolution and Science Ministries on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. The mission of Miller’s organization is to “confi rm biblical truth and expose misinter- pretations of God’s creation.” Learn more at www.creationministries.org. This Sunday is the church’s monthly worship night. The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is open to all. Nazarene Church hosts women’s luncheon LA GRANDE — Sunday school will begin at 9:15 a.m. at La Grande’s Church of the Nazarene. During the 10:30 a.m. worship ser- vice, Pastor Kevin Goss will fi nish the “Name Above All Names” series with a message from Hebrews 13:9-16 titled “The Outsider.” Jesus lived his life in the margins; there was nothing mainstream about him, yet he gives us an entirely new place to belong. The Women’s Winter Luncheon will be Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11 Churches and faith-based groups are encouraged to submit Highlights for the Spiritual Life page by 5 p.m. Tuesday for publication Thursday. Submit by email to news@lagrandeobserver.com (with Highlights in the subject line), by fax to 541-963-7804, or by hand to the offi ce. a.m. in the church fellowship hall. Lunch will be a potluck of soup, salad, bread and dessert. The theme is “Stitched Together” and the event will feature an assort- ment of vintage sewing machines and quilts. Those who attend are asked to bring something for the potluck if they are able. Congregants invited to ecumenical Ash Wednesday service LA GRANDE — St. Peter’s Epis- copal Church in La Grande will celebrate Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Roberta Smythe will offi ciate. Coffee and fellowship will follow the service. The First Presbyterian Church has invited congregants to at- tend a pancake supper at 6 p.m. and ecumenical Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Presbyterian Friendship Center. Keep your face pointed to the sun W e all have problems oc- casionally, and there are times when we feel like we’ve been punched in the gut. I felt like this a couple months ago when one morn- ing I went into my offi ce to start the day and my computer would not wake up. I realize that a hard drive failure is not the worst thing that could happen, but for someone who writes several hours a day, it’s discouraging to say the least. As I grow older, I want to be more grateful for my blessings and this includes the hope of good health. My good friend who is being treated for lung cancer is still sending out his morning updates and always closes with a series of positive affirmations such as “Attitude for gratitude” and “Live within the light.” I know he is being shown precious wisdom as he travels through his journey and he’s quick to testify about his appreciation for each day. I’m not sure who said it, but it’s so true to consider: “When some things go wrong, take a moment to be thankful for the many things that are going right.” Within our observations, we realize that in comparison with others who are dealing with serious problems, many of our troubles and disappointments are small. Even more amazing, there are a few individuals that have not only been able to adapt to devastating situations but have gone on to excel and achieve astounding accomplish- ments. One of these special cases Choir presents ‘Praisin’ His Name’ medley LA GRANDE — Pastor Shari Eggleston’s message at First Chris- tian Church (Disciples of Christ) Sunday will be “Pray Like This,” referring to Luke 11:1-13. The choir will sing the “Praisin’ His Name” medley. The service will begin at 10 a.m. The church will provide the food for a soup and dessert social immediately following worship. Sacrament meeting in all other locations. The second hour will be Relief Society and Priesthood meetings. Sunday afternoon, a worldwide new youth program’s broadcast will be transmitted at 3 p.m. for all youth. The event will be hosted by Dallin Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency. The “Come, Follow Me” lesson for the week of Feb. 23-Mar. 1 will be on the Book of Mormon, 2 Nephi 26-30. To learn more about family history work, watch the RootsTech 2020 free sessions on Feb. 26-29 at www.rootstech.org. The event will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, and many of the sessions will be transmitted worldwide. New youth program broadcast transmitted worldwide Transfi guration reveals Jesus’ divine nature EASTERN OREGON — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints will hold Ward Confer- ences in the Enterprise Ward, John Day Ward and La Grande’s Young Single Adult Branch on Sunday. Stake Presidency members will be speaking. Members of the congre- gation will be the speakers for the LA GRANDE — The message at Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday will be a sermon on the transfi gu- ration of Jesus, based on Matthew 17:1-9. These verses recount when his divine nature was shown on a mountain to three of his disciplines. The service begins at 10 a.m. in La Grande. LIVING ON PURPOSE BILLY HOLLAND is Helen Keller (1880-1968), who was blind and deaf yet grew up to become a world-famous inspirational author, political activist and relent- less crusader for the rights of the disabled. She was a highly sensitive truth seeker who took great delight in sharing her passion for knowledge and spirituality. Helen was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, and for her first year and a half of her life she was just like any other child. However, at the age of 19 months, she became ill with what many suspect was scarlet fever or perhaps meningitis. The Keller family doctor did not believe she would sur- vive, but after several days, her fever subsided and everyone was relieved. Unfortunately, as little Helen recuper- ated, they were saddened to discover the illness she had left her blind and deaf. Medical tests confirmed she could not see any light or objects, and her ears could not conduct sound at all. To have a small glimpse of the world in which she lived, close your eyes and put your fingers in your ears. It is truly difficult to imagine living with no sight or sound. As shown in the movie “The Miracle Worker,” Helen’s tutor Anne Sullivan poured water over her hand while spelling the word on her other palm. Helen is quoted, “It was as if I had come back to life after being dead! I understood what my teacher was saying, that the cold liquid that was rushing over my hand was water, and that it was possible for me to communicate with other people by these hand signs. It was a wonderful day, never to be forgotten.” Another important person in her life was a man named John Hitz, whom Helen respectfully called “the foster father of my soul.” He introduced her to the religious teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg and this ignited her spiritual hunger to know more about God and the Bible. There will be a soup supper at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in La Grande, followed by an Ash Wednesday service at 6:30 p.m. The imposition of ashes will mark the beginning of Lent, the 40 days before Easter. Lunch provided at Housing Matters Union County meeting LA GRANDE — Zion Lutheran Church in La Grande will worship at 9 a.m. on “Transfi guration of Our Lord” Sunday. Holy Commu- nion will be served and Pastor Ro- berta Smythe will offi ciate. A time of fellowship follows the service. Housing Matters Union County will meet Monday, Feb. 25, from noon to 2 p.m. at Zion. Lunch will be provided. The ZLCW Bible study will meet Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 9:30 a.m., also at Zion. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, the congregation is invited to a pancake meal at 6 p.m. at the Presbyterian Friendship Center, followed by an ecumenical worship service at 7 p.m. — Observer staff Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to earn a college degree, from Radcliffe, no less, from which she graduated cum laude in 1904 with a bachelor of arts degree. She was also nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1953. In 1999 her name appeared on Time magazine’s list of the 100 most important figures of the 20th century, alongside such iconic figures as Albert Einstein, Mother Teresa, Martin Lu- ther King and the Wright brothers. One of Keller’s many famous quotes is: “Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” So how did Helen become such a strong force of optimism and positive energy? She learned to accept her limitations with grace and even joy, because within her heart she knew they had a purpose and that, in fact, her life could be made all the richer not despite them but because of them. William “Billy” Holland is the founder of an independent Christian ministry in central Kentucky. Northeast Oregon Directory of Churches First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 901 Penn Avenue 963-2623 lgdisciples@gmail.com Worship 10:00 a.m. Services This Week ~Join us at The Lord’s Table~ C OVE U NITED M ETHODIST C HURCH ROMAN CATHOLIC 1708 Jasper St., Cove, OR N ORTH P OWDER U NITED M ETHODIST C HURCH 390 E. St., North Powder, OR JOIN US... Catch the Spirit! Worship: 9:00 a.m. Cove Worship: 10:00 a.m. N. Powder La Grande Seventh-day Adventist Church A Place where hope is found in Jesus Join us in Fellowship & Worship Every Saturday 9:30 a.m. - Bible Study/Fellowship 10:45 a.m. - Worship Service 2702 Adams Avenue, La Grande • 963-4018 Pastor: Mike Armayor www.lagrandeor.adventistchurch.org Learning for Today and Eternity Little Friends Christian Preschool/Childcare 963-6390 La Grande Adventist Christian School Christian Education K-8th Grade 963-6203 CHURCH SERVICES La Grande - Our Lady of the Valley 1002 L Avenue Saturday 5:30 pm Mass Sunday 10:00 am Mass Weekdays 8:00 am Mass Union - Sacred Heart 340 South 10th Avenue Sunday 8:00 am Mass No Weekdays - Nursery provided - FIRST LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Zion Lutheran Church www.flmbclagrande.com 963-5884 Contemporary Worship Expositional Teaching Tune in to Calvary Radio 88.1 CSN Sunday School Worship Service (an ELCA church) 902 Fourth Street, La Grande, OR (541) 963-5998 9:00 am - Worship 10:00 am - Fellowship & Refreshments 10:30 am - Classes Pastor: Roberta Smythe www.zionlagrande.org “We are called to Serve” Sunday School for all ages - 9:00 am Sunday Worship 10:00 am Pastor Carl Seelhoff Phone: 541-786-0447 109 18th Street • 963-3402 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Amazing Grace Fellowship 1316 T St., La Grande, OR 541-568-4567 Sunday S Su u nday 1 10:30 a.m. 1 My Grace is 2 Cor r 12:9 suf ffi sufficient for you. grace.lutherancove@gmail.com I 40:31 IS First Baptist Church 1531 S. Main Street, Union 541-562-5531 www.UnionBaptistOregon.org Sunday School 9:45 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Thursday AWANA 6:30 pm Birthing, Building and Being the Body of Christ St. Katherine’s Catholic Church CALVARY CHAPEL 1433 Jefferson Ave. Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m. Studying The Book of Galatians Wednesday Service - 7:00 p.m. Studying The Book of Joshua Wednesday Night Youth - 6:00 p.m. Pastor Taylor Gould lgumc@eoni.com www.lgumchurch.org Office Hours: Mon-Thur 9am-Noon Fellowship Coffee Hour 11:00 am “Where you can find TRUTH according to the scriptures” Sunday Services 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. The Place Worship 10:00 am Sunday School - 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Bible Study - 3:00 pm (Effective June 10) Wednesday Evening - 6:30 pm www.imblerchristianchurch.org 1612 4th Street – 963-2498 62848 Philynda Loop in Island City Sunday 12:30 pm Mass No Weekdays We use the King James Version Bible 440 R UCKMAN , I MBLER 534-2201 LA GRANDE UNITED GRACE COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH “OPEN HEARTS, OPEN MINDS, OPEN DOORS” Elgin - Saint Mary’s 12th and Alder 1812 1st St. La Grande Pastor Dave Tierce • 541-605-0215 I MBLER C HRISTIAN C HURCH Fr. Thomas Puduppulliparamban (*DUÀHOG(QWHUSULVH Mass Schedule Sundays: 6W3LXV;:DOORZD²DP 6W.DWKHULQHRI6LHQD(QWHUSULVH²DP Saturdays 6W.DWKHULQHRI6LHQD(QWHUSULVH²SP Weekdays 6W.DWKHULQHRI6LHQD(QWHUSULVH²DP 0RQGD\²7KXUVGD\DQG)LUVW)ULGD\ All are welcome SIXTH & SPRING, LA GRANDE 541-963-3911 Sun. 10:00 AM - Worship Sun. 8:45 AM - Exploring the Bible Wed. 6:15 PM - AWANA SUMMERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Services: Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes 9:45AM Children's Church & Worship Service 11:00AM Family Worship Service 6:00PM Wednesday: Prayer Mtg, Children's Bible Club, Youth Group 7:00PM A church for your whole family Visit us at summervillebaptistchurch.org