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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Church News
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Most of us have at least heard of the term “prodigal son”,
even if we’re not familiar with the specifics of the story or
where it came from. If we turn to Luke, Chapter 15, we can
read the entire story. The story is a parable, told by Jesus, to the
Pharisees and scribes who were grumbling about the fact that
Jesus welcomed tax collectors and sinners to hear him speak.
In the story, a man had two sons and the younger wanted his
inheritance, so the father divided his property and gave the
younger son his wish. This son squandered the money in another
land, leaving him destitute............so destitute that he had to take
a job feeding pigs. At some point, he decided it would be better
to work as a hired hand for his father than to continue as a pig
feeder in another country.
So, the son decided to return home and work as a hired
hand. But his father, upon seeing him returning, had his servants
bring his best robe and a ring for his finger, declaring, “.........
for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost
and is found”. Now his brother heard the commotion, and, upon
learning that his brother had returned and was being celebrated,
became upset with his father. But the father said, “Son, you are
always with me, all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate
and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come
to life; he was lost and has been found”.
The point Jesus was trying to make? We who are lost
sinners can be welcomed back into God’s loving arms at any
point in our lives, even if we have strayed far from Him. His
mercy will go out to us, all of us, regardless of when we finally
seek Him.
Church calendar:
Wednesday, March 13,
7:00 p.m., LENT Midweek Bible Study;
Thursday, March 14,
4:00 p.m., Good Shepherd Singers
rehearse;
Saturday, March 16,
CHURCH WORKDAY, 9:00 a.m.;
Sunday, March 17,
9:15 a.m., All-Comers Bible Class,
10 a.m., Worship and Communion.
Bridgeview Community Church
“This is my commandment”
“I am the true vine, and my Father is
the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does
not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch
that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear
more fruit. Already you are clean because of the
word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me,
and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by
itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can
you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you
are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I
in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart
from me you can do nothing. If anyone does
not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch
and withers; and the branches are gathered,
thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in
me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever
you wish, and it will be done for you. By this
my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit
and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father
has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in
my love. If you keep my commandments, you
will abide in my love, just as I have kept my
Father’s commandments and abide in his love.
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy
may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
This is my commandment, that you love one
another as I have loved you. Greater love has no
one than this that someone lay down his life for
his friends. You are my friends if you do what I
command you. No longer do I call you servants,
for the servant does not know what his master
is doing; but I have called you friends, for all
that I have heard from my Father I have made
known to you. You did not choose me, but I
chose you and appointed you that you should go
and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide,
so that whatever you ask the Father in my name,
he may give it to you. These things I command
you, so that you will love one another.” (John
15). The phrase “Takes Away” in the Greek
literally means to raise up, elevate, and lift up.
This chapter truly shows the heartbeat of and
love of God. We can do nothing of eternal value
apart from Jesus, let us be found abiding in him
and loving one another!
Come join us Sunday morning as we walk
together in these truths!
Warmest Regards,
Sonny Moore
Community Bible Church
Anastasis
Matthew 28:6 “He is not here; for He is risen, as He said.”
Anastasis is a Greek word meaning a raising up, rising,
resurrection.
March 31st is the Sunday that we remember and celebrate
Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Jesus could have been
born, been an incomparable teacher, a great leader of men,
a profoundly wise philosopher, a healer of every malady, a
sacrificial server, a conqueror of men’s hearts and nations, and a
king unequalled, and yet, He would only be a footnote in history
without His resurrection from the dead. The Christian faith in
its true essence is not religious institutions, lists of do’s and
don’ts, acts of religious piety, or even religious teaching. The
hope and foundation of our faith is that Jesus came to forgive our
sins, something no one else could do (Mark 2:5-10), so that we
might obtain eternal life. The proof of Jesus’ claim is that death
and the grave could not hold Him; He rose from the dead and
the world was changed. Read I Corinthians 15:1-11 where the
apostle Paul explains Jesus’ resurrection from a first-hand point
of view. The book of Romans lays out the need and means of
salvation. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned and fall short
of the glory of God.” No one will make it to heaven on their
own merit. There is a penalty for sin: Romans 6:23a says, “For
the wages of sin is death,” - that’s eternal separation from God.
But the story doesn’t end there – because on the cross Jesus paid
the penalty for sin and gives the gift of salvation to everyone
who asks. Romans 6:23b says, “but the gift of God is eternal life
in Christ Jesus our Lord.” It is a gift; you don’t earn it or pay
for it. The payment has already been made by the Lord. It is
very simply presented in Acts 16:31, “Believe on the Lord Jesus
Christ and you will be saved.”
Ministry at CBC
Sunday
EASTER MUSICAL
PRAISING CHRIST THE RISEN LAMB
“The Power of the Cross”
10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
AWANA 6:15-8:00 p.m.
Age 3-Grade 6
Community Christian Academy
Preschool – High School
In Christ,
Pastor Dave
Backyard bird watching with Harry: by Harry Johnson
Are there mobs in your
back yard?
Before I get in my mob
story, I wanted to talk about
my bees. Over the last couple
of weeks now, Cheryl and I
have noticed bees in our bird
feeders. They seem to like
the cracked corn/chopped up
nut mix I put down. There are
times we have a mob of bees in
the feeder. So many the birds
stay away. Have any of you
seen this or can you tell me
why they are in my feeders?
I’ve been feeding birds in the
Illinois Valley for almost 10
years and this is a first for me. I
don’t know a thing about bees,
so help me out.
I’m sure you’ve seen
mobs, and I’m not talking bees,
at some time in the Illinois
Valley. I’m not talking about
a midnight sale at Freddie’s
or Wal-Mart. I’m not talking
about angry people at the city
council meeting. I’m talking
about birds who mob together
to chase away a predator that
has flown into their nesting
area. You’ve seen a hawk
flying about and suddenly it’s
chased away by smaller birds.
Why? It got too close to their
nest and they chase the hawk
away. Some birds are much
more likely to be mobbed
than others. Hawks, owls and
crows (not you Richard) seem
to be the more favorite birds to
mob.
Owls, for example,
run such a high risk of being
mobbed that they remain
hidden and still during daylight
hours. It’s been noticed that
some birds, red wing black
birds and swallows do it so
often; it looks like a sport
to them. Maybe they have a
special prize for the mobber
that gets a hawk or crow tail
feather.
For some wildlife or
bird photographers who want
a photo of a mob minded
bird, they have to resort to
interesting techniques. They
will play a recording of owl or
hawk calls. When the smaller
birds hear the recording they
will quickly come out of the
trees, ready for a fight. I guess
fight is not accurate, because
mobbing birds don’t fight,
they irritate and dive bomb
away potential predators, but
mobbing usually stops short of
an actual attack.
• Mobbing
usually
begins with a distress call from
a single male as he takes to the
air in pursuit of a predator;
which might be a larger bird,
a snake, your cat or dog or
perhaps even you. I’m sure
you’ve all seen video of a
bird dive bombing people in
a park. What they’re doing is
just protecting their nest. It’s
not the bad looking 60’s shirt
they were wearing or the lady
with the bad hairdo. It’s all
about the nest and protecting
it’s young.
• Birds are more likely
to mob during nesting season
and are least likely to mob
when they’re passing through
unfamiliar territory.
• Hawks and birds
of prey are more likely to be
mobbed in flight than while
perching.
• Jays, gulls, terns and
Places of Worship
BRIDGEVIEW
COMMUNITY CHURCH
5181 Holland Loop Rd., CJ
541-592-3923
“Come Join the Worship!”
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Sonny Moore
www.kbcc.us
* * *
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.
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
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ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
25904 Redwood Hwy., CJ
541-592-2006
Rev. James Boston
Worship Service - 5 p.m.
1st Sunday of each month
* * *
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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
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
* * *
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.
Evening Service 6 p.m.
evfree@frontiernet.net
541-592-6160
* * *
ILLINOIS VALLEY
PENTECOSTALS
987 Caves Hwy., CJ
541-592-4716 or 541-218-2792
Sunday - 2:30 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
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
* * *
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.
* * *
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
Backyard Bird Watching by Harry Johnson is brought to you by
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“Where Good Times, Good Folks and Good Food Come Together”
blackbirds often mob together
in a single species group. Many
other birds band together into
temporary mobs. The “we
need to mob” call made by a
chickadee is understood by a
number of small songbirds,
so they often lead impromptu
mixed species mobs.
• Yearling
birds,
especially males, may be led
into mobs by older birds in
order to give them a close-
up education on common
predators.
• Prey birds that have
just caught their dinner, run a
higher risk of being mobbed.
The smaller birds know the
larger bird’s talons are holding
something, reducing the risk
of retaliation if the mobbed
bird’s talons are busy holding
something it wants.
Every individual involved
in mobbing exercises some
restraint, because the cost of
a high-speed injury might be
death. Wing to wing midair
collisions are avoided using
the rear-end approach. Most
mobbing moves come from
above and behind. They’re the
safest approach for open-air
“get out of town” chases.
So, the next time you see
smaller birds mobbing a larger
bird, you now know why and
can appreciate it more. If you
can tell me why the bees are in
my bird feeders eating my bird
seed please send me an email.
The information above
is from Bird Watchers Digest
and Harry Johnson. You can
contact me at (birdwatching@
frontiernet.net).