Page 6 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Eighteen students from Illinois Valley are listed in the 36th annual Edition of “Who’s Who Among American High School Students, 2001-2002.” The students are: Andrew Bebeau, Corina Dougherty, Kim Hamilton, Aiyana Hursh, Jeremy Whyte, Sara Couick, Gabi Suzane Eichmann, Ash- ley Holt, Anah Peckham, all of Cave Junction. Matthew Silvius, of Kerby. Pamela Charbonneau and Brian Pinto, of O,Brien. Padraic Cotta, Heather Hollis, Joshua Pope, Brandy Dillard, Jonathan Pope, Wendy Robles, all of Selma. “Who’s Who” is the larg- est recognition program and publication in the nation hon- oring high achieving high school students. Students are nominated by high school principals and guidance counselors, national youth groups, churches and educational organizations based upon students’ aca- demic achievement and in- volvement in extracurricular activities. Keira Michelle Dobie Former Illinois Valley resident Bruce Dobie, and his wife, Lisa Dobie, who now live in Tulsa, Okla., are par- ents of a daughter, Keira Mi- chelle, born on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces; and she was 22 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Michelle Dobie, of Selma. Great-grandmother is former Selma resident, Belle Dobie, of Salt Lake City, Utah; and great-grandparents are Robert and Nola Johnson, of Shelley, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Elsie Davis, of Riv- erside, Calif. IVHS Activities Calendar Valley Evangelical Free The December theme, “God Became Man” began with John 1:1-14, “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us” (v.14). Jesus is the Word (logos) John wrote. The Greeks used logos to refer to the spoken word and the idea behind it; they also believed a rational principle (logos) governed everything. For Jesus, logos referred to God. Jesus mani- fested all the concepts and more for John. He is the per- fect revealer of God: the “Light of the world” (John 8:12); “the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). John 1:18 sums it up this way: “No one has ever seen God, but God the one and only who is at the Father’s side, has made Him known.” St. Patrick of the Forest Catholic Church As Advent begins, our readings are a reminder to stay focused. Mark’s Gospel offers words of hope that God will intervene to save His people. Mark’s Jewish-Christian community was being forced out of the synagogues by fel- low Jews, and they were fac- ing Rome, which invariably brought persecution. The peo- ple were scared, finding it dif- ficult to stay faithful. We could be thinking similar thoughts as we face the threats of terrorism and crime, but rarely experience genuine fear. Christians should relate to the words of warning in Mark’s Gospel. “Be watchful! be alert! ... you do not know when the Lord of the house is coming ...” Christmas reminds us that Jesus came once. Advent is a reminder to stay focused, as He will come again. Seventh-day Adventist Thanksgiving weekend celebrations for the church began with a vesper service Friday evening. The audience included several visitors, here to be with families. Dawn and Kaye Varney, and Meghan Gainer led sing- ing songs and choruses. Dawn led us to contemplate the Sa- maritan leper, who alone out of the 10 that were miracu- lously healed by Jesus, re- turned to say, “Thank You” to the Lord (Luke 17:11-17). Sabbath morning worship service followed the same theme. The scripture reading consisted of 14 of the 33 refer- ences in the Psalms to Thanksgiving. Pastor Harold Premdas led the congregation in making written lists of special per- sonal items for which they wanted to thank God. Community Bible On Nov. 22, Dr. Don Blackburn took us back to the days of the Pilgrims, saying that God led them to a new Eden to worship His good- ness. Although fear and dis- couragement were a great part of their lives, they trusted that God would keep them safe. He sent the Indian Squanto to teach them how to survive. On Dec. 1, continuing Gen. 4, God came to Cain af- ter Abel’s murder and Cain said, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” God gave him every chance to repent before He cast him out of Eden. I John tells us that if we confess our One item that folks sometimes overlook when getting their affairs in order is funeral planning. Prearrangements save money, and relieve your family of that emotional task. sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from unrighteousness. Good Shepherd Lutheran Waiters. What kind of waiters are we? This isn’t about those waiting on tables. It’s about patience. Are we waiters who arrive early and then fret while waiting? Are we late or just barely on time, making people wait? Or do we show up on time, keeps busy while wait- ing and are prepared when the waiting is over? In this time of Advent, we are all waiting for Christmas, the celebration of Jesus’ birth. We also wait for His return in glory to judge the living and dead. How we wait for Christ- mas and the return of Jesus is a good measure of character. Immanuel United Methodist Pastor David Goodrich’s sermon was from Mark 13:24- 37, “Beware, Keep Alert.” The term apocalyptic is de- rived from the Greek word apokalupsis, which means disclosure or revelation. Jesus was an apocalyptic prophet in speaking words of judgment and referring to His relationship with God in Heaven and to the coming Kingdom of God. Jesus pre- dicted the fall of Jerusalem and the chaos of the genera- tion of His own disciples. When we understand the resurrection to be the begin- ning of the end, we can live comfortably with the delay, which accomplishes the open- ing of space to proclaim the Gospel. Only God know the day or the hour. The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune. - Plutarch - (Located at the corner of Rockydale Road and Hwy. 199) 1st Christmas Open House Friday & Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7 We have many live Christmas trees, ornaments and gifts to choose from: *Bird Feeders *Gazing Globes *Fountains * Arbors * Statuary * Bird Baths * Trellises * Wind Chimes * Books * And much more! NEW WINTER HOURS: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday - Closed 592-5386 Winter Hours Tuesday - Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Closed Monday) Complete, professional, caring help in your time of sorrow. Take-Outs: U-Bet! 592-4110 Brought to you by the folks at 592-3556 Cave Jct . 469-7545 Brookings/ Harbor FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Varsity girls basketball at Gold Beach - Tournament to be announced Varsity boys basketball at Gold Beach - Tournament to be announced Cougar booster bunco night - IV café -6 p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Wrestling at Del Norte 9 a.m. Varsity girls and boys basketball at Gold Beach Tournament - to be announced Youth wrestling tournament at IV - 10 a.m. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 Frosh boys basketball at Eagle Point - 5 p.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Girls basketball vs. Sutherlin - here - 5:45/7:30 p.m. Boys basketball at Sutherlin 5:45/5:45/7:15 p.m. Fishwatch - 11:30 a.m. art room Every calling is great when greatly pursued. - Oliver Wendell Holmes - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SELMA 18285 Redwood Hwy. Pastor Monty Pope Sunday School . . . . . .9:45 a.m. Morning Worship . . . . . .11 a.m. Wednesday: Music Practice . . . . . . . . .7 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study . 7:30 p.m. *** BRIDGEVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Charles Bridges P.O. Box 645 5181 Holland Loop Non-Denominational Sunday School . . . . 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship . . . 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship . . . . . . .6 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study . . . .7 p.m. Women’s Prayer/Wed. 9:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Meeting 1st & 3rd Saturday . . . . . .8 a.m. Parents’ Night Out First Friday . . . 6-9 p.m. Youth Group Sunday . . . 6 p.m. Corner Dick George/ Holland Loop *** ST. PATRICK OF THE FOREST CATHOLIC CHURCH 407 W. River Street, C.J. 592-3658 Father Harry Holwell Parochial Vicar Masses . . . . . Sunday Daylight Savings …….9:00 a.m. Standard Time ...………..10 a.m. Daily Mass Tues.-Fri.- 9:00 a.m. First Saturday . . . 10:00 a.m. Holy Days - 9:00 a.m./7:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday . . .10:30 to 11:15 a.m. *** GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH East River Street & Lewis Court Sunday Worship . . . . .9:00 a.m. Sunday School . . . . .10:00 a.m. Pastor Peg Harvey-Marose 592-2147 Church Phone: 592-2290 COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH 113 S. Caves Avenue, C.J. Evangelical & Non-Denominational Sunday School .9:15-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship . . .10:30 a.m. Junior Church, Infant and Toddler Nursery Provided Dr. Don Blackburn Pastor Community Christian Academy *** FRIENDS CHURCH OF THE VALLEY The Friends Center Hymn Mtg. Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Worship, Praise Songs -11 a.m. 319 S. Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction Phone 592-5175 Mid-week “Life Groups” Phone for Time & Location Everyone Is Welcome *** FOUNTAIN OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 451 S. Junction Avenue Phone 592-3956 Pastor Mark McLean Sunday School . . . . .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship . . . 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship . . . . 6:00 p.m. Wednesday . . . . . . . . .7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study *** ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 25904 N. Redwood Highway Sunday Services: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday - 10 a.m. 4th Sunday . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. Vicar: Jan Meikle 592-2006 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTCHURCH 265 S. Old Stage Road Sabbath School . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Sat. Church Service . . . . 11:00 a.m. Sat. Prayer & Praise - 7:00 p.m. Tues. Pastor Harold Premdas Church 592-3218 Everyone Welcome Madrone Adventist School 592-3330 Sr. Teacher: Mrs. Amy Whitchurch 592-6604 *** IMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 220 Watkins Ph. 592-3876 Pastor David Goodrich Sunday School . . . . . .9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship . . . . .9:15 a.m. Child-care for small children Potluck/Bible Study Thursday 6:00 p.m. WEB Page: http://Immanuel UMC.net *** CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 207 Junction Avenue, C.J. Sacrament Meet. . . . . .9:00 a.m. Sunday School . . . . .10:20 a.m. Priesthood, Relief Soc. - 11:10 a.m. Bishop Jay Bennett 1st Counselor Charles Rigby 2nd Counselor Denny Swift *** VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Meeting at Immanuel United Methodist Sunday School . . . . . .9:45 a.m. Worship Service . . . .11:00 a.m. Wednesday………………. 7 p.m. Bible Study, Youth Group Pastor Austin Patty 592-6160 or 479-1319 ILLINOIS VALLEY PRAISE CENTER 28569 Redwood Hwy..Cave Jct. Sunday School . . . . . .9:30 a.m. Morning Worship . . . 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship . . . . 6:00 p.m. Home Bible Study/Youth Group Non-Denominational Bible Teaching Church Pastor Doug Wilson 592-4872 *** TAKILMA BIBLE CHURCH 10300 Takilma Road Pastor Dan Robinson Bible Study/Prayer Time - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship . . . 11:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study - . .7 p.m. *** LIVING WORD FELLOWSHIP “Walking as Jesus Walked” Full Gospel Non-Denominational Sunday School . . . . . . . .10 a.m. Sunday Worship . . . . . . 11 a.m. Sunday Evening . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Thursday Bible Study Prayer - 7 p.m. 139 S. Caves Ave. Suite G (Next to Junction Avenue) Pastor Wayne Vineyard 592-2815 - Home Healing Rooms Open - Tuesday 7-8 p.m. or by appointment *** ILLINOIS VALLEY HOME MINISTRY FELLOWSHIP A Messianic Congregation P.O. Box 1949, CJ 97523 Sabbath Services Hebrew classes, worship in dance classes and celebrations of the Lord’s Feasts 592-4649 for Information *** BAHA’I FAITH Phone 592-5234 FIRST LOVE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP The Church that Love is Building In the Heart of Cave Junction 139 Caves Ave. Suite A (following the pattern of the New Testament) Pastor Bob Kurko Sunday Morning Adult Study 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Sunday Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Revival 6 p.m. Wednesday - 7 p.m. “A Full Restoration Church” Office 592-4775 *** ILLINOIS VALLEY PENTECOSTALS Meeting 2 p.m. Sundays American Legion Hall 2110 Caves Highway “Road through the RV Park” Contact 592-4716 for Bible Study in your home or the pastor’s home, P.O. Box 2180, Cave Junciton 97523 Pastor Wendell Owens 592-4716 *** CAVES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 222 N. Redwood Hwy., CJ Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Wednesday . . . . . . . . .7:00 p.m. Pastor Jeremy Nehf 592-6532 Worship at the church of your choice