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Page A-6 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Church News Community Bible Church Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV) If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. We are currently conducting a Bible study based in a book by Dr. David Jeremiah, “Is This the End?” One of the chapters is titled “The Remedy of Revival.” The verse above (2 Chronicles 7:14) was addressed to the Jewish people, and yet, I believe there is application for the Chris- tian today. There have been revivals, times over the history of our nation when God visited the United States in a power- ful fashion. The first Great Awakening occurred in the early to middle 1700s. The leader most associated with this was a man named Jonathan Edwards who among other things was at one time the President of Princeton College. I quote from Dr. Jeremiah’s book where he is speaking of Jonathan Edwards and revival: “His sermon ‘Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God’ is the most famous sermon in American history. He preached that sermon on Sunday, July 8, 1741, and great repentance broke out in the service. The fear of hell spread throughout the village with people begging God for mercy and salva- tion. Five hundred people were converted that night, spark- ing a revival that would see thousands enter the Kingdom.” There were others that had a major part in the revival: John Wesley, George Whitefield, and others. Some believe this had a profound effect on our nation’s move toward independence. In the early 1800s there was a second Great Awak- ening. From this movement came a call for the abolition of slavery, prison reform, child labor laws, and rescue missions. In the 1850s–1860s there was a third Great Awak- ening, and then a global revival in the early 1900s which is believed to have begun in Wales, United Kingdom. During this revival there was a great move in Portland, Oregon, that some called the “Portland Pentecost.” In the 1960s and ‘70s there was much strife in this country, but in the midst of that strife, the Jesus Movement began. Many came to ask Jesus to forgive their sins and to be their Savior and Lord. It was a wonderful time for me in many ways, although I was only on the edge of it. Revival is really just people coming to realize their need for something more than the world at large can of- fer. May the Lord in His mercy visit our nation and “Revive us Again.” Hope to see you Sunday. In Christ, Pastor Dave Ministry at CBC Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Praise and Prayer 6 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:15-8 p.m. Preschool – Grade 6 Community Christian Academy Preschool – High School Senior Exercise Class Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9-10 a.m. in Dining Room Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Breaking the Power of Death (John 11:1-45) When Jesus finally arrives in Bethany, he’s confronted by Mary and Martha. But when he meets them, he doesn’t come right out with his plans for Lazarus. He doesn’t tell them he plans to bring their brother back. Instead, he makes an enigmatic remark about how Lazarus will rise again which Martha interprets as a reference to resurrec- tion on the last day, and Jesus doesn’t cor- rect her. He doesn’t clarify what he means, even though just a word or two from him could turn their sorrow to joy. In spite of all the tears and the wail- ing and the sorrow, Jesus allows the pain to continue. He doesn’t just come out and tell them that he’s going to raise him from the dead. Why? Even onlookers to this agoniz- ing scene are saying, “Could not the one who opened the eyes of the blind man also have kept this man from dying?” It seems almost beyond comprehension that Jesus has chosen to let one of his best friends die to make a point. Jesus is choosing to allow fear, sorrow and hurt into this story, because he knows that, as a result of that suffering, many more people will come to believe. He even says so to the disciples, “Lazarus has died, and for your sake I am glad that I was not there, so that you may believe.” It’s the same for us. If we can just hold on through the pain, our faith and our love of Jesus Christ is often strengthened. But the question we must ask ourselves is: “Can our love wait through the pain?” We can’t expect to receive the things of Jesus apart from knowing Jesus. We can’t expect to get the goodies without paying the price that goes with them. We can’t expect to experience either Resurrection or Life without growing deeper in love with the One whom God has sent to provide them. That’s why, even if he seems to delay in meeting our needs, he’s never actually late. His very appearance answers all our prayers if only we can see through our pain to receive those answers. Jesus was no fool. He knew that by raising Lazarus from the dead in front of so many onlookers he would set into motion a progression of events that would lead to his own death. He knew what the consequences would be. He knew his love for Lazarus would lead to excruciating pain and suffer- ing. But he risked it all for love, and by do- ing so he broke the power of death forever for those who love him. Seventh-day Adventist Church Avoid Negative Thinking Most everyone wants to be healthy and avoid the flu and feel good. This is a health tip you many never have thought of. Avoid pessimism and practice the poser of positive thinking! Researchers at Ohio State University studied 224 middle aged and older adults who had significant stress in their lives. At one year intervals for three years, participants reported their degree of optimism and pessimism, previously thought to be linked, are actually independent factors that influence stressed and nonstressed people. Pessimism was more influential than the other. Specifically pessimism predicted anxiety, perceived stress and self rated lack of physical health for the next year. An optimistic attitude did not predict anything. While the poser of positive thinking is encouraged as a way to improve health and well being, this study shows it is more important to avoid nega- tive thinking. This requires a retraining of our thought processes. Many of us have a tendency to look at the downside of life. There will always be things in this imperfect world to complain about. Many times we are helpless to personally do anything about many of the negative things or events. In contrast why not fo- cus on enjoying the wonderful blessing of life which is not only uplifting but is therapeutic. This is how to put this into practice. As soon as you are aware of a negative thought, replace it with a positive thought. 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.bridgeviewcc.org * * * 7th DAY ADVENTIST 265 S. Old Stage Rd., CJ Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m. Saturday Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Christian Martin Church (541) 592-3218 Madrone Adventist School 541-592-3330 * * * 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 * * * 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 * * * TAKILMA BIBLE CHURCH 10343 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. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH East River Street & Lewis Court, CJ Annemarie Richardson Lay Pastor. Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Church Phone: 541-592-2290 www.goodshepherdlutheraniv.net * * * 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 Morning Worship 9:30 & 11 a.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 Larry Hammersmith 541-592-3919 * * * Illinois Valley Baptist Church 541-592-6149 102 S. Redwood Hwy. (in the County Building) Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study, Prayer & Youth Program 7:00 PM Friday Ladies Bible Study 11:00 AM Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, April 16, 7 a.m. Refreshments to Follow Easter Worship Service 11:00 a.m. (No Sunday School or Evening Service Today) Visitors Welcome! * * * ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 25904 Redwood Hwy., CJ 541-592-2006 Rev. Bryant Bechtold Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Valley Evangelical Free Church 498 Laurel Road • Cave Junction 0480 *** Illinois Valley Praise Center 28569 Redwood Hwy. CJ Non-denominational Bible-believing Church Sunday school - 9:30 a..m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday Seekers 7 p.m. Youth group Thursday - 7 p.m. www.ivpraisecenter.com COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Dave Gordon 113 S. Caves Ave., CJ Office: 541-592-3896 Email: cbccca@gmail.com Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. Christian Academy Pre-K to 12th grade Awana - Wednesdays - 6 p.m. This means we need to plan ahead as to what positive thought to contemplate so that no delay in thought shifting oc- curs. The human brain is both flexible and trainable and as positive thoughts become habitual, depression will likely be- come a thing of the past. I’ve heard it said, “It is a positive duty to resist melan- choly, discontented thoughts and feelings as much a duty as to pray.” What a novel idea, why not put this new way of thinking to the test?!
