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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Church News
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Everyday Forgiveness
In the 18th chapter of the Gospel of Mat-
thew, Jesus talks directly to his followers to
tell us what our fellowship should look like. If
a brother or sister in the faith hurts you, angers
you, saddens you, or does you wrong in any
way, you go and talk to them about it directly,
one on one.
Not only does working things out this
way lead to forgiveness, it does it in a grace-
ful way. When I say graceful, I mean it in the
way that it is full of God’s grace. The offended
party isn’t dragging the offender through the
mud. If it gets worked out here, no one else
needs to know.
Forgiveness is available without fear of
embarrassment. It can be done quietly. Lov-
ingly. Gracefully.
But if that doesn’t work, then you bring
another person or two with you. This ratchets
things up a bit, but it still provides for grace
with discretion.
But if everything else fails, if things can’t
be worked out, then you finally bring it to the
whole church.
A church can be totally undone by
backbiting and whisper campaigns. When that
happens, the church ceases to be a place of
forgiveness, grace, and mercy. One might say
that it really ceases to be a church.
What happens too often in too many
churches is this: If another member of the
church sins against you, for instance, just talk
about them behind their back. If another mem-
ber of the church sins against you, just call
a bunch of people in the church to complain
about them. You may even want to start a let-
ter-writing campaign against them. If another
member of the church sins against you, just
send them a nasty email. Copy the clergy. And,
while you’re at it, CC the bishop. Or if another
member of the church sins against you, don’t
say anything. Just avoid them. Un-friend them
on Facebook. And, if you can’t avoid them on
Sundays, then just leave the church.
Forgiveness is meant to be at the core of
who we are. And if we can’t even manage that
between ourselves in the church, how can we
ever be agents of reconciliation in the world?
Community Bible Church
School Begins Again, Again, Again
Ecclesiastes 3:1
To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under
heaven:
The function of education is to teach one to think
intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character
– that is the goal of true education.
~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mr. Fattu was a history/geography teacher when I was
in Junior High. Sometimes he would carry around a yard stick
and whack the back of the hands of those not doing their work.
He was tough and often grumpy, but he instilled in me a love
of geography and history. At this point in my life, I can’t even
tell you what he did to stir my interest, but whatever he did,
it worked. My desire to know history shifted to my historical
studies of the Bible, so I owe Mr. Fattu a great deal.
There are many dedicated, faithful teachers in our
public school system. They are dedicated to watching children
grow intellectually and in developing their character also. My
wife was one of those faithful teachers and taught 4th grade.
We were recently installing LED lights in our class-
room at Community Christian Academy after learning that
there are studies that indicate that children learn better with
that kind of light. As I talked with the sales person at the store,
she related to me the story of a public school teacher who had
changed the lights in her classroom to LEDs at their own ex-
pense because they had heard about this. That kind of personal
investment speaks to me.
I have met dedicated moms and dads who home
schooled their children, and the staff here at Community Chris-
tian Academy is very dedicated to the intellectual and spiritual
growth of those students entrusted to them. A child’s character
is molded by those around them, and character is likely more
important than intellect. Regardless of one’s school choice
– the year is off and going!
Just one more thought – don’t neglect your child’s
spiritual growth. See you Sunday.
In Christ,
Pastor Dave
Ministry at CBC
Sunday
Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m.
Praise and Prayer at 6 p.m.
Wednesday
A.W.A.N.A. starting Sept. 13
6:15-8 p.m.
PK – 6th grade
Community Christian Academy
Preschool – 12th grade
Senior Exercise Class
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
9-10 a.m. in Dining Room
A.W.A.N.A.
A.W.A.N.A. starts Sept. 13.
A.W.A.N.A. provides a lo-
cal church sponsored program for
children grades, pre-K through sixth
grade. The program will be at Com-
munity Bible Church, 113 S. Caves
Ave. in Cave Junciton, scheduled
for Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. - 8
p.m.
The fun includes stories, mu-
sic, games and often light snacks.
Registration will be the 13th
so come a little bit early. Children
must be registered by their parents
or legal guardians.
A.W.A.N.A. will be every
Wednesday night unless otherwise
notified. Generally, if theire’s no
school, then theire’s no A.W.A.N.A.
i.e. Thanksgiving, Christmas vaca-
tion, Spring Break, etc.
There will also be a parenting
class called “Grace Based Parent-
ing” that will be held the same time
as A.W.A.N.A. This class is free and
open to all parents, grandparents
and guardians. This video presenta-
tion from Tim Kimmel of Family
Matters assists/teaches adults/par-
ents to create a positive atmoshpere
in which to help children grow into
self disciplined, assured, content
adults. Parents and grandparents
are encouraged to attend. The class
will be facilitited by Tracey Raggi.
Snacks will be provided.
Call Community Bible Church
at 541-592-3896 for more informa-
tion.
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Rebellious Prince
Absalom was the most handsome cun-
ning, and ambitious of David’s sons. The
Bible says, “There was not one to be praised
as Absalom for his good looks, from the sole
of his foot to the top of his head there was
no blemish in him.” 2 Sam. 14:25. But this
determined young prince wanted more than
just the admiration of the people for his stun-
ning appearance. He wanted the power of his
father’s throne. He wanted to be king at any
price!
First he killed his older brother Amnon
after he mistreated his sister Tamar. Then after
he earned his way back into his father’s favor,
he began to sow subtle doubts about David’s
leadership, judgements, and laws until he stole
the hearts of the people. 2 Sam. 15:6
Finally, his sinister plan erupted into a
full-blown rebellion as Absalom tried to assas-
sinate his own father, and take the kingdom.
After a severe battle a few days later, David
was once again secure on the throne, and hand-
some Absalom was slain.
A sad story for sure, but this was not
the first royal family feud. In another great
kingdom long ago, very similar events led to
the most tragic rebellion of all time. The king-
dom was heaven!
What was the name of the rebellious
prince in heaven, and why did he rebel?
Isaiah 14:12 says “How are you fallen from
heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning.” Isa-
iah 14:13,14 “For you have said in your heart,
I will be like the Most High.” Ezekiel 28:17
“Your heart was lifted up because of beauty,
you have corupted your wisdom by reason of
your brightness.”
Did God make a devil when He created
Lucifer? Ezekiel 28:15 “You were perfect in
all your ways from the day you were created,
till sin was found in you.” God made a perfect
angel who, of his own free will, chose to be a
devil.
What finally happened? Rev. 12:7 “And
there was war in heaven: Michael (another
name for Jesus) and His angels fought against
the dragon (Satan), and the dragon fought
and his angels.” “And no marvel; for Satan
himself is transformed into an angel of light.”
Who does the devil hate most? Rev. 12:17
“And the dragon was angry with the woman
(church) and went to make war with the last
of her seed, which keep the commandments of
God and have the testimony of Jesus.”
What is the only way we can resist
Satan? James 4:7,8 “Submit yourselves to
God, resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Draw near to God , and He will draw near to
You.”
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Ladies Bible Study
Call for info
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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.
How did Jesus fight the assaults of the
devil? Matthew 4:10 “Then said Jesus unto
him, Get thee hence Satan; for it is written.
Ephesians 6:17 “The sword of the Spirit,
word of God.” How will the fate of Satan be
like Absalom’s? They both went into a pit. 2
Sam. 18:17 and Isaiah 14:15 Yet you (Satan)
shall be brought down to hell, to the sides of
the pit.”
How does God feel about the destruction
of the wicked? Ezekiel 33:11 “As I live says
the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death
of the wicked.” Just imagine what it will be
to live in a perfect place with our best friend
Jesus and no enemy to tempt, accuse or trying
to destoy us. May God keep us close to Him!