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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Church News
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
The Reformation – A Revo-
lution of Faith
Grace is a tough subject, because
we expect – or even demand - it
for ourselves, but we’re far less
gracious when other people get it
instead of us. Speeding tickets are
a great example. An overwhelm-
ing majority of us are upset when
someone else manages to get out of
a well-deserved ticket. Instead of
recognizing the concept of grace,
we’re deeply offended that someone
else would receive mercy, espe-
cially if we haven’t received it in a
similar situation.
We feel that, somehow, we’ve
been on the receiving end of an
injustice, even though we’ve been
treated in accordance with the law.
“It’s not fair,” we whine, cops
should either let everyone off, or
not let anyone off at all!” But equal
application of the law isn’t really
our point. We just resent grace when
other people get it!
The Corinthians understood
grace: unmerited forgiveness of-
fered freely as a gift. But they
abused it. They thought that, since
they were under grace, they could
do anything they wanted. NO
MORE LAW! The apostle Paul
rebuked them for abandoning the
commandments of God, and becom-
ing just as corrupt as the pagans
they lived among.
The Galatians, on the other hand,
believed in salvation through works.
But like the older brother in the
Prodigal Son Parable, they resented
grace as “getting off easy” and de-
manded obedience to the law while
they worked for their heavenly
inheritance.
So, in Galatians 3:19 when Paul
asks the rhetorical question of what
purpose the law serves, he answers
it by saying that in terms of the
history of redemption, the law was
intended to be the schoolmaster to
drive people to Christ. It’s purpose
is to show us our shortcomings and
sins. And by showing us our sin, to
show us our need for a Savior.
As we focus on Christ, and his
holiness our unworthiness is cast
into even greater relief. The prob-
lem for most of us, though, is we
like to evaluate our performance
by looking at those around us. “I’m
better than that guy,” or “I’m not as
nasty as she is.” But we’re just fool-
ing ourselves. That’s why God gives
us the Law as an absolute standard.
Not because we can fulfill it on our
own (WE CAN’T!). But to help
us to understand just how far short
we really fall and to make us truly
thankful for God’s gift of grace.
As we celebrate the 500th an-
niversary of the Reformation, it’s
good to remember that, through his
word and Sacrament, grace is exact-
ly what God offers us today. That’s
what Martin Luther understood 500
years ago. And that’s what started
a revolution of faith that continues
even today.
Community Bible Church
Noah
“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.”
Genesis 6:8
There is currently an expedition that is either being
conducted or will soon be conducted as part of a search for
Noah’s Ark on Mt. Ararat in Turkey. The flood of Noah’s
day is one of the most contested of biblical accounts. In
our Sunday morning church services we are looking at the
biblical account of Noah and the conditions in the days in
which he lived. The Bible records in Genesis 6:12, “So
God looked upon the earth and indeed it was corrupt, for all
flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth.”
The implication of this verse is that there was a
right way to live on the earth, a way approved by God.
All the people of earth had followed a corrupted way, not
God’s way. Genesis 6:9 says in part, “Noah was a just man,
perfect in his generation. Noah walked with God.” Perfect
does not mean sinless – no one is sinless except Jesus – but
it means that Noah sought the Lord with his whole heart.
Why the destruction of “all flesh”? I believe that
God, who knows all things, saw that there was no hope for
mankind at that point in time, and rather than allowing a
Ministry at CBC
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Praise and Prayer 6 p.m.
slow, agonizing death for those alive then and in genera-
tions to come, God made an end to that which could not be
redeemed and chose to preserve Noah, who walked with
Him. Now I realize that there are those who believe the
flood never happened and that it’s all a fantastic tale. There
is evidence that is worthy of examination. There are flood
accounts recorded in many – at least 200 – of the world’s
cultures. There are several accounts of ark sightings from
ancient times. One ancient historian, Berosus, who was also
a Chaldean priest, speaks of the ark; Josephus, a Jewish
historian, speaks of others who knew about the ark. Even
in our time, there are those who claim to have seen the ark.
Jesus spoke of Noah and the flood as historical and true in
Matthew 24:37-39. Jesus also said that the end times would
be like the days of Noah. If you want to know the truth
about Noah, read the chapters 5-9 of Genesis in the Bible.
Hope to see you Sunday.
In Christ,
Pastor Dave
Wednesday Prayer 11:00 a.m.
A.W.A.N.A. Wednesdays
6:15-8 p.m. PK to Grade 6
Community Christian Academy
Preschool – 12th grade
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Fresh Day Music
inspire. hope. share.
Scott Michael Bennett is an inspira-
tional young singer whose sincere goal is
to dramatically inspire people of all ages to
reach for a higher life with God as its center
and other people as its focus. He began to
sing at the age of 15 and then worked hard
to earn his associate degree in the Liberal
Arts with Music Emphasis at the age of 18.
He graduated a member of Phi Theta Kappa
and Magna Cum Laude with high honors.
He learned his father’s trade in Information
Technology Network Support and worked
for nearly 7 years in this field. He was a
member of the acclaimed and Grammy
Award winning Phoenix Symphony Chorus
and Arizona State University’s debut of its
Men’s Chorus. While a member of ASU’s
Men’s Chorus, he was an officer with re-
sponsibilities that included advertising and
recruiting.
In 2001 he won the National Young
Artists’ Competition in the Vocal Perfor-
mance category singing two Shakespearean
songs with full-orchestral accompaniment.
In 2002, at the age of 19, Scott recorded
and released his debut album “0 Glorious
Love”, recorded at Gaither Studios. This al-
bum contains fresh reinventions of some fa-
miliar hymns as well as some lesser known
songs and is a favorite among Scott’s fans.
His second album, “Come As You Are” is a
deeper creation that many listeners describe
as “moving” and “inspirational.” Many
have shared that they would listen to this
album and find themselves moved to tears
as they envisioned the messages conveyed
in his songs.
Though Christian focused music has
been his passion, Scott has a powerful voice
and shares a love and special ability to sing
inspirational music ballads, classical opera,
and lighter styles; and though his style is
very personal and unique, he is always
noted for his very passionate musical ex-
pression. In his own words: “I feel every
emotion one can feel, when I sing.”
Scott also has a love for kids and this
led him to provide aid for and visit orphan
children in Honduras, Cuba and 250 refugee
children in the Republic of Georgia. He was
a loved camp counselor for nearly 5 years
teaching Science classes to 150 campers
each week here at home in Michigan.
Currently, Scott has chosen music to
be his career path and life calling. In the
summer of 2008, he quit his IT job, and
since then, has focused solely on build-
ing his life around music. He has traveled
across the United States sharing moving
concerts in churches, gymnasiums, and per-
forming arts centers. His music has traveled
the country and even taken him to Hawaii,
and the Cayman Islands. He has shared
concerts with nearly 600 teenagers and their
staff at a youth retreat in Grayling, Michi-
gan. He has been featured on It Is Writ-
ten, Three Angels Broadcasting Network
(3ABN) Hope Channel
(Hopem), SafeTV, Olelo Studios (Ha-
waiian Channel), and Amazing Facts.
Scott is very patriotic and sometimes
includes a brief tribute to the men and
women in Law Enforcement, EMTIEMS,
Fire Fighters, Emergency Services Person-
nel, Veterans, our troops both here and
abroad. He has sung at the Pentagon and
sings annually for a local Veterans Day
program and September 11th memorial
program.
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
* * *
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
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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
* * *
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
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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
* * *
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.
Recently, Scott married his best friend
and sweetheart... a friend he’s known for
over 5 years before they realized a mutual
interest in each other. Heather Bennett
(formerly Kincaid) is a sweet, bubbly, and
vibrant young person who is excited about
every challenge around the corner. Scott
and Heather’s deep commitment to each
other and to their spiritual growth has cre-
ated a dynamic duo in ministry. Fresh Day
Music grows everyday with Heather and
Scott working side-byside to inspire hope,
and share deep and meaningful messages to
people everywhere through use of passion-
ate music, multimedia, and presentations.
We are currently booking concerts and
would love to share our testimony at your
church or event. Please contact us at Fresh
Day Music if you are interested in more
information. Feel free to visit our website at
www.scottmichaelbennett.com.
Don’t miss the Free Concert Wednes-
day, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Cave Junction
SDA Church, 265 S. Old Stage Rd.
The fallow minded Christian is an in-
teresting lot. Little does he understand
the size of the multitudes in the biblical
stories. Especially when they were with
the disciples for three days. Mathew 15
verse 32. The number of the multitude is
not given, Mathew 15 verse 38, only the
ones they counted. The small boy with
the fishes and loafs was not counted.
How many more were there not counted?
This is interesting, Mathew 14 verse 21-
Mark 6 verse 44- Luke 9 verse 14-John 6
verse 10, all record 5,000. This number is
chosen for some reason by the scribes. In
Mark 8 verse 14 to 21 Christ chides the
disciples for not understanding the feed-
ing 5,000 and picking up 12 baskets of
refuse, and feeding the 4,000 they picked
up only seven baskets of refuse. More
numbers in the stories that have mean-
ing, Mathew 14 verse 17-Mark 6 verse
41-Luke 9 verse 13-John 6 verse 9. To be
clear on the numbers Mathew 16 verse 9,
Christ notes five loafs for the 5,000, and
seven loafs for the 4,000. Do you discern
the meanings of the numbers in the sto-
ries?
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