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Page A-4 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Church News Slices of Life Good Shepherd Lutheran Church: By: Jill Perter Kindness worth a tail wag I love kind-hearted friends. You know, the type of person who brings a stray dog home from the park and gives him food and water and never once says, “If we feed him he’ll never leave.” Those kind of friends. After the dog’s belly is full, a kind-hearted person will comb the tangled mats out of his hair and give him a warm bath, during which she will discover that his fur is creamy white and not dark brown after all. When a kind-hearted person notices the dog shivering after his bath, she will say, “Go get the blow dryer so we can fluff him. He’s spent enough nights being cold.” After all this, the dog will be tired. A kind- hearted person doesn’t bring a dog home, feed him and clean him up just to make him spend the night outside on the freezing concrete. She makes a bed for him on the floor near the radiator with an old quilt. She attaches the dog’s leash to the radiator so he can’t roam the house and mark his territory during the night. (Kind does not equal naive.) Next, a kind-hearted person contacts the animal shelter. She isn’t ready yet to bring the dog in, but wants to inquire whether he’s been reported missing. She is not hopeful. This dog was very dirty and hungry. His paws were muddy and his snout was scraped. He’d been outside for more than a day or two. No one has called looking for him. At this, a kind-hearted person will simply sigh. Just because a person is kind-hearted does not mean she collects pets on a regular basis. A kind-hearted person might help a stray pooch, but she doesn’t necessarily want to keep him forever. She and her kind-hearted family decide to call the dog, “Dog,” because they understand once you give an animal a real name, he is yours for good. Within the next few days a kind-hearted person sees to it Dog is visited by the veterinarian and pet groomer. He gets shots and a haircut and is beginning to look quite handsome and feel rather healthy. His photo is posted on Facebook, in case anyone wants a nearly cream-colored curly- haired dog named Dog. Even though he’s cute and doesn’t shed, there are no takers. For the next week, Dog stays with the kind-hearted person. He is loving and grateful. His tail wags more often. He knows where to find his water. He sleeps on his blanket. He even takes possession of a stuffed animal, which he carries around in his mouth. The kind-hearted person doesn’t worry about the toy being chewed or getting wet from slobber. She is glad Dog has found a friend. Soon the leash is no longer permanently tethered to the radiator and Dog enjoys intermittent run of the house. He’s pretty well- behaved about his new-found freedom. He may have an accident or two, but feels guilty afterward and tries to make up for it by licking the kind-hearted person’s legs. The kind-hearted person notes all this and thinks, “At least he doesn’t shed.” Then she gives him a maple-flavored dog biscuit, but not too soon after one of his accidents because she doesn’t want him to think he’s getting treats for doing bad things. Then she pets him behind the ears right in the spot where he likes it best. A kindhearted person realizes bringing Dog home to sleep by the radiator was a temporary situation. He can’t live in limbo forever. He needs a real home and a real family. I talked with my kind-hearted friend yesterday and she told me some news. “I think we’ve decided on a name for him,” she said. I realized then that a little stray pup had found a new kind-hearted family and I was glad because I like stories with the happy endings almost as much as I like having kind-hearted friends. Jill Pertler, award-winning syndicated columnist and author of “The Do-It-Yourselfer’s Guide to Self-Syndication” is collecting fans on Facebook on her Slices of Life page. Email her at pertmn@qwest.net; or visit her website at http://marketing-by-design.home.mchsi.com/. This column is for Dexter, who is much too cute to be called Dog. Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! The words and sentiment are repeated on Easter each year. They are also repeated in many hymns sung on Easter morning. All to celebrate the unexpected the resurrection of Jesus, once thought dead, and now brought to life by God, his father. Remember how Easter week started.........with Jesus riding into Jerusalem and people cheering him, placing palm fronds along his way. Then Maundy Thursday, when Jesus broke bread with his disciples and instituted communion with them. Friday he was given a for us to believe? Or is our faith strong enough to believe without seeing? Church calendar: Thursday, April 28, 4:00 PM, Good Shepherd Singers rehearse; Sunday, May 1, 9:15 AM All-Comers Bible Class, 10:00 AM, Worship and Communion Community Bible Church In Luke 24:13-35 we read about two of Jesus’ disciples talking about the events that happened before and after Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, burial and missing body from the tomb. As they were having this discussion, Jesus joined them, he was disguised, and explained to them how it was written by the prophets that the Messiah must suffer these things and rise again. Then he let them recognize him. They ran back to report to the 11 what they has seen and heard for our Savior. This is an indication of our hard hearts that are hard to this day. We find it hard to accept the simple truth of Christ’s sacrifice for mankind. That HE would take all our sin and iniquity on HIS shoulders because the Father doesn’t want to lose a single soul. So I ask that you examine your hearts and decide that you are are hopeless without HIM. Ask Him to forgive you and to come into your heart and lead you to heaven through Him. Because HE is the only way to heaven. Mark your calendars for the Community Christian Academy’s Bake Auction May 1st 12:15 PM Last AWANA Club meeting for the school year May 4th 6:15 PM Men of the Illinois Valley – You are invited to “ The Breakfast of Champions “, the last men’s breakfast before summer break, May 7th, 2011 @ 8 AM Community Bible Church, 113 S. Caves Ave., CJ. This is a chance for you to invite your son, grandson, friend, next door neighbor to meet with other men who love the Lord. Please call 541-592-6132 or 541-592- 3896( please leave a message ) by 5 PM 5/5, so we can plan. Thank you. The Lord bless you & keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you And grant you peace. Amen Chet Day Facilitator ( Men’s Ministry ) 541-592-6132 414-731-9665 Read & Recycle! We Do! The Illinois Valley News is printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks. * pedestrIaN alert * St Patrick of the Forest Catholic Church Unsafe Crosswalk Conditions from Taylors to Dairy Queen Mothers, Daughters, Sisters & Best Friends ~ Come and Enjoy an Afternoon of Fun! Presents High Tea, Silent Auction & Door Prizes Saturday, May 7th at 1:00pm • $10 per ticket Join Lawrence Coker in bringing the UNSAFE Crosswalk Conditions to the attention of ODOT. Elliot Center 407 W. River St. • Cave Junction For tickets or more information, Call Joyce Fisher (541)592-6289 or Cheryl DeBrett (541)592-6550 (Must be present to win door prizes) 0486 0499 Help CaVe JuNCtIoN be Heard! Call ODOT and ask to have signs posted at the crosswalk. 541-774-6299 trial of sorts, then condemned to death by crucifixion on the cross. All in a few days time. Is it any wonder that the two Marys who went to the tomb Sunday morning, encountered an angel and were told that Jesus had risen were astounded, as were the disciples they told? And when the two Marys actually encountered Jesus, could that have been any more incredible? For us, despite reading or being told the story, it mightseem too incredible...........too unbelievable. So thought some of the disciples until sometime later when Jesus appeared to them. Is that what it takes Places of Worship BRIDGEVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH 5181 Holland Loop, CJ 541-592-3923 “We celebrate God’s Presence in our lives!” Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. * * * 7th DAY ADVENTIST 265 S. Old Stage Rd., CJ Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m. Saturday Worship 11 a.m. Prayer/Praise 7 p.m. Tuesday Pastor Marvin Clark Church (541) 955-4943 Madrone Adventist School 541-592-3330 * * * FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SELMA 18285 Redwood Hwy., Selma 541-597-4169 Pastor Monty Pope Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship - 11 a.m. ** * COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Dave Gordon 113 S. Caves Ave., CJ Office: 541-592-3896 Email: cbccca@cavenet.com Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. Christian Academy Pre-K to 12th grade Awana - Wednesdays - 6 p.m. IMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 Watkins St., CJ Phone 541-592-3876 Pastor Charles Chase Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m. Child-care for small children Web Page: http://UMCImmanuel.org * * * ST. PATRICK OF THE FOREST CATHOLIC CHURCH 407 W. River St., CJ 541-592-3658 Fr. William Holtzinger, Pastor Mass - Sunday 11 a.m.. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Holy Days TBA * * * GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH East River Street & Lewis Court, CJ Pastor Don Torala Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Tuesday Youth group - 6 p.m. Church Phone: 541-592-2290 www.goodshepherdlutheraniv.net *** TAKILMA BIBLE CHURCH 10300 Takilma Road, Takilma Pastor Dan Robinson Bible Study / Prayer Time 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. * * * VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 498 Laurel Road, CJ P.O. Box 1248 Pastor Marvin Porter Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship Service - 11 a.m. evfree@frontiernet.net 541-592-6160 * * * FOUNTAIN OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 451 S. Junction Ave., CJ 541-592-3956 Pastor Mark McLean Sunday School - 10 a.m. Morning Worship - 11 a.m. Evening Worship - 6 p.m. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study *** THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 209 S. Junction Ave., CJ Sacrament Meet - 10 a.m. Sunday School - 11:20 a.m. Priesthood, Relief Soc. - 12:10 p.m. Bishop G. Frank Sybrant 541-245-3394 * * * ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 25904 Redwood Hwy., CJ 541-592-2006 Rev. James Boston Worship Service - 5 p.m. 1st Sunday of each month ILLINOIS VALLEY PENTECOSTALS 987 Caves Hwy., CJ 541-592-4716 or 541-218-2792 Sunday - 2:30 p.m. 52 weeks of fun & entertainment delivered straight to your mailbox! Illinois Valley News Phone 541-592-2541 or stop by 321 S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction
