Page A-6
Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Americans’ issue with entering and exiting: by Dr. Glenn Mollette
We will never figure out health care, Medicaid and
most of our country’s issues until we learn how to enter and
exit buildings.
For years now I have witnessed average America’s is-
sue with doors.
Almost every day I will encounter someone who
doesn’t understand how to open a door. For example if I am
entering a building that has a double door, one to enter and
one to exit, someone inevitably will always exit the door I
am entering while I am trying to enter the door. Instead of
opening their door which would be the door on their right or
my left, they stand staring at me as if I am supposed to stop
and not enter through my door but hold my door open so
they can exit from my door.
I believe in being courteous but I can’t figure out why
so many people want to be discourteous to me. I have a door
to enter and they have a door to exit. I am opening my door
and they simply can open their door to exit. Instead, time
and again they stand as if they are incapable or just too lazy
to open their own door and expect me to hold my door pen
for them to exit instead of me entering through my door.
I see this on the flip side. Often when exiting a build-
ing someone who should be entering from the door on the
left will see me opening my door on the right and instead of
entering through their door will stand as if they are incapa-
ble of opening their door and will just barge on through the
the door I have opened to exit.
This is all terribly uncouth and people need to learn
to open their own door. Usually if someone is entering a
building and they are right behind me I open the door and
motion for them to go ahead in front of me. I feel that is the
polite thing to do. If I am exiting a building I am happy to
step aside and let someone who is right behind me go first or
even the door for him or her. If someone opens the door for
me I am grateful and thank him or her for the courtesy.
I just can’t understand people who barge through a
door that someone else may have opened to enter or exit.
They act as if it is their American right to be rude and crude
to just come on through the door someone else has opened
and that the person opening the door should just stand and
hold it open for them.
Maybe you haven’t experienced this. I hope you aren’t
one of these door offenders because it’s really inconsiderate
of you if you are.
Some Americans have been taught that this is accept-
able and is the American way to get ahead. Simply barge,
push ahead, break line and do whatever is necessary. Man-
ners, courtesy and politeness are old fashion. Often I find
myself standing watching someone as they dart through the
door I am entering or exiting because they simply did not
want to open the other door. Usually I stand there and think,
“Another idiot doesn’t know how to open a door,” as they
dart through mine without even a thank you but an obvious
expectation that someone is simply expected to hold the door
open for them.
This kind of mindset may get you in the door or
through the door but it’s as far as it will get you. It won’t get
you invited to dinner and I wouldn’t want to hire anybody
like this who conducts them selves this way.
Don’t barge through the door when other people are
coming through the door. Use your own door to enter or exit.
This is why these doors are installed.
One of the first steps to solving many of America’s
problems is learning how to enter and exit. After this it will
all be downhill.
Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author of
12 books. He is read in all 50 states. You can read his new
book “Uncommon Sense.”
Contact him at GMollette@aol.com. and like his Face-
book page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette.
Church News
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Jesus is Coming Soon!
How does scripture portray our soon
coming King? “I looked, and behold a white
cloud, and upon the cloud as the Son of man,
having on His head a golden crown, and in
His hand a sharp sickle.” Rev. 14: 14
The sickle represents the harvest of
people who have been faithful to Him. Will
Jesus come quietly when He returns? “For
the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven
with a shout, with the voice of the archangel
and with the trump of God.” 1 Thess. 4: 16
“Our God shall come, and shall not
keep silent.” Psalm 50:3
Who will see Jesus when He returns?
“Behold He comes with clouds; and every
eye shall see Him.” Rev. 1:7
Who will come with Jesus? “When the
Son of man shall come in His glory, and all
the holy angels
with Him, then shall He sit on the
throne of His glory.” Matt. 25:3 1
What happens to God’s faithful people
who have died? “The dead in Christ shall
rise first.” I Thess 4:16
At this point what will happen to His
living faithful people? “Then we which are
alive and remain shall
be caught up together with them to
meet the Lord in the air, and so shall we ever
be with the Lord!” 1 Thess. 4: 17
What solemn warning does Jesus give
about His Coming? “For many shall come
in My name saying, I am Christ and shall
deceive many.” Matt. 245
What will prevent God’s people from
being deceived? “To the law and to the
testimony; if they speak not according to this
word, it is because they is no light in them.”
Isaiah 8:20
What will happen to the people who
aren’t ready for Jesus return? “Then shall
the wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall
consume with his mouth, and destroy with
the brightness of his coming.” 2 Thess 2:8
Would it be safe to go see a false
Christ? “Wherefore if they shall say to you,
behold
he is in the dessert; go not forth.” Matt.
24:26
What will the angels do at Jesus return?
“His angels shall gather together His elect
from the four winds, from one end of heaven
to the other.” Matt. 24:3 1
What a joy to see Jesus and to meet
our guardian angel! Since we are living just
before Jesus Coming,
How should we relate to this solemn
and glorious event?
“Therefore be ye also ready; for in such
an hour as you think not, the Son of man
comes.” How will Jesus reward His faithful
people? “Behold, I come quickly; and My
reward is with
Me to give everyone according as his
work shall be.” Rev. 22; 12
His reward of eternal life. John 3: 16
What will those who are not ready say
when Jesus returns? “And the kings of the
earth, and the great men, and the rich men,
and chief captains and the mighty men, and
every bondman, and
every free man.. Said to the mountains
and rocks, fall on us, and hide us fro the face
of him that sits
on the throne ... for the great day of
His wrath has come and who shall be able to
stand?” Rev. 6:15-17
What will those who are prepared say
when Jesus appears? “Lo this is our God, we
have waited for him and He will save us.”
Isaiah 25:9
What is the main purpose of Jesus com-
ing? “I will come again and receive you unto
myself; that where I am, there you may be
also.” John 14:3
He loves us all so very much Dear
Reader, won’t you accept Jesus as your Lord
and Savior today? Read John 3:16
Jesus says “If you love me keep my
Commandments” John 14: 15
Community Bible Church
Swept Away
Ephesians 1:22-23 22 And He put all things under
His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the
church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills
all in all.
“In twenty years, Christianity will be no more. My
single hand will destroy the edifice it took twelve apostles to
rear.” ~ Voltaire
I periodically read stories where the authors declare
that the end of the Christian faith is in sight. This is nothing
new – the demise of the Christian faith has been forecast so
many times by so many people that it has become tiring to
listen to it. The Islamic State has killed many followers of
Jesus the Messiah. But it is not working out exactly as they
had hoped, because as they eliminate the followers of Christ,
many others are coming to Jesus every day to find forgive-
ness of their sin. There are many who are leaving Islam to
follow Christ.
In the United States and many western culture na-
tions, we are seeing a younger generation turn a dull ear
toward the faith of the previous generation – which saddens
me, but there is a lesson to be learned. No one can ride along
on the faith of a past generation; each generation must find a
relationship with the true and living God.
Since the first days of Christianity, there have been
unceasing efforts to stifle or crush a living faith in Jesus.
The religious leaders of Israel tried to stifle it, the mighty
Roman Empire has tried, groups mired in religious dogma
have tried, Islam tried, and there were other nations and
governments who struck out at those who followed Christ.
There have been struggles within what I would call
the religion of Christianity – which can certainly be different
than true faith in Jesus. Will the true followers of Christ ever
be swept from the face of the earth? No. It may have been
best stated by a Jewish religious leader named Gamaliel.
He said in Acts 5:38-39, “ 38 And now I say to you, keep
away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or
this work is of men, it will come to nothing; 39 but if it is
of God, you cannot overthrow it--lest you even be found to
fight against God.”
See you Sunday.
In Christ,
Pastor Dave
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
***
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.
* * *
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
* * *
ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
25904 Redwood Hwy., CJ
541-592-2006
Rev. Bryant Bechtold
Sunday Worship
Service 10:30 a.m.
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
* * *
Wonder Bible Chapel
11911 Redwood Hwy.
Wonder, Ore.
Sunday worship 10 a.m.
Non-denominational Bible
believing Church
Sunday School Nursery
Youth group meets
Sunday 6:30 p.m.
Ministry at CBC
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Evening Praise and Prayer 6 p.m.
Community Christian Academy
Preschool – 12th grade
Applications available for 2017-2018
Senior Exercise Class
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
9-10 a.m. in Dining Room