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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2015 SWC to discuss sediment, hold elections Wednesday It is commonly understood that salmon and trout need nicely sorted gravels for spawning. Large wood in streams helps to sort gravels and create pools, among other important functions. How gravels and other frag- ments of rocks move through- out a stream is less under- stood. Jon Sanfilippo, who has been researching sediment transport for several years, will give a presentation about his latest research after Siuslaw Watershed Council (SWC) elections. Nominations and elections for the 2015 SWC leadership body and board of directors will precede the presentation. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Mapleton Grange, 10880 Mapleton Rd. For more information, visit www.siuslaw.org or call 541- 268-3044. Claire’s Nail Studio For Men & Women 1738 2nd Street • Florence, Oregon ts Newly Remodeled New Clients Welcome 541-997-4885 Natural Nail and Foot Care for Men and Women Specializing in Silk and Gel Nails $5.00 off fi rst visit. How to live without frustration We all go through times of frustration in our lives. Frustration happens when we’re trying to do something in our own strength-something that only God can do through His grace in us. My personal definition of grace is “God’s power made available to us free of charge, enabling us to do with ease what we could never do on our own with any amount of strug- gle or effort.” The truth is, our human effort can never bring the changes that God’s amazing grace can bring. The word “grace” has become so common in church or other religious settings that we sometimes forget its value in our life. God’s grace really is amazing, and once you have a revelation of His grace in your life, you’ll know just how amazing it is. It is the power we need to live an abundant life. And His grace can do more in us in five minutes than we could do in 25 years of living. In fact, we are saved by the grace of God through our faith in Him. Ephesians 2:8 says, “For it is by free grace that you are saved through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves, but it is the gift of God.” God’s grace is a gift and all we have to do is receive it. It’s not something we can ever earn or deserve or take credit for it. Living in God’s grace Salvation is given to us freely, by God’s grace, and the same way we receive Christ’s salvation, is the same way we have to live –– by grace. God’s grace not only saves us, it also gives us everything we need to live a joy-filled life. Colossians 2:6 says, “As you have therefore received Christ, [even] Jesus the Lord, [so] walk in union with and con- formity to Him.” I remember how frustrated and miserable I used to be before I learned how to receive God’s grace. Soups On to honor Gandhi DJ Night at Ichiban Lounge Fri & Sat Nights • 9:30 pm - 2:30 am Good Music, Good Food, Good Times ICHIBAN LOUNGE 1179 Highway 101, Florence • 541-997-8868 To be included in this directory contact the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence. Join Us WATCH! 3 ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK (3ABN) TV UHF Channel 48. 24 hour Christian TV highlights Bible studies of prophecy, inspirational music, health lec- tures, healthy cooking and more. BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SINGSPIRATION You are invited to come and sing your favorite old time gospel hymns Every Friday night at 7pm • Non-denominational Bay Berry Square; 101 at Sutton Lake Dr. /milepost 185 N. For more information , please call 541-997-2681 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH On Monday, Jan 26, at 6:30 p.m. everyone is invited to join a group from diverse spiritual paths who enjoy dis- cussing a variety of spiritual topics. This week it will study a hero of social action, Mahatma Gandhi, who said: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the serv- ice of others.” The evening will begin with bowls of pork and veg- etable soup, fruit, homemade warm bread and vegetables, followed by the evening’s topic until 8:30 p.m. The gathering will end with prayers for the requests left in the prayer pole in the garden of the Florence Playhouse. Everyone is invited to attend. The Heintz home is at 875 Seventh St. For more information, call 541-590-0779 Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $9 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. In Worship FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP N.W. Corner of Heceta Beach Road & Hwy. 101 Every Sunday at 10 a.m. All are welcome. (541) 997-2840 FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship & Adult Sunday School 9:00 Worship & Kids Sunday School 10:30 located at 2nd & Kingwood (541) 997-6025 “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” FOURSQUARE CHURCH 4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418 Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45 Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m. 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m. – Youth Group: Sat., 6 p.m. Website:florence4square.com CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD FLORENCE VINEYARD (GOD'S POWER HOUSE) Corner of 10th & Maple –- 997-3533 Bible Study at 9:00 A.M. Services: Worship, 10:30 A.M. florencecrossroad.org • office@florencecrossroad.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC 1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Dr. Marvin Owen Series ‘Through the Bible’ on Wednesdays 6 p.m. A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome. Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am. FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday. FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1833 Tamarack Street (two blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m. Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Marvin Aultman • www.churchoffhristflorence.org FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 12th and Nopal –997-9020 Sunday school for all ages 9:15 a.m. • Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Wed. 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday School (for all ages) 9:50 a.m. FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1318 Rhododendron Dr. –- 997-2523 – Worship at 11:00 AM –- Sunday School at 9:30 AM – Variety of Sunday evening activities - 5 PM Wed. Bible & Children classes at 6:00 PM Call for details. 5 A 2610 Kingwood, Florence • 541-268-2025 Sunday Worship @ 10:00 a.m., experience the Power of the Holy Spirit Pastors: George & Beverly Sisemore Intercessory Prayer & Worship, Thursday night @ 5:00 pm florencevineyardchurch.com NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC 1525 12th St., Suite 24 •541-991-9398 Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm Tues. Bible Study 7:00pm NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113 Adult Forum 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship services; Sun. 10:30am & Wed. 6pm. office@lutheranchurchflorence.com www.lutheranchurchflorence.com PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Pastor Steve Knowles Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir All Welcome. Come as you are. 3996 N Hwy 101 997-7136 RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 DVD of Weekly worship service available. Dan Wurster, Pastor I loved God and really want- ed to please Him, but I was always trying to do what I thought was right in my own strength. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t make things happen by my own effort. For example, when I first started this ministry, I thought I had to make everyone like me and the pressure was more than I could stand. I would get discouraged when it seemed like someone was giving me a funny look or left during my teaching because I would think they didn’t like what I was saying. One day I finally said, “God, it is not my responsibility to make people like me; it is my responsibility to do what You are telling me to do.” The pressure I had put on myself to please people was released when I got this revela- tion: God is not just with us but in us and He will do through us what needs to be done when we stop trying to do it ourselves and let Him work. Stay plugged in Experiencing the grace of God comes as we learn how to stay plugged in to our Power Source. Plugging in means we need to keep feeding ourselves with God’s Word and stay con- nected to Him through prayer. If we can learn how to receive the grace of God, and let Him do things through us, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. When you feel like you are losing your charge, don’t let anything keep you from plug- ging in. Just take a moment and pray, asking God for His strength. It’s also vitally impor- tant to remember to keep your focus on God’s Word and His many promises to provide everything we need, when we need it. If you’re frustrated and struggling, I want to encourage you to stop trying to succeed in your own effort and start asking God for His grace. He knows what you need and what needs to change in your life. We can never ask for too much grace, and God’s grace has no limit. It won’t run out. God loves you and He wants to help you. He always knows exactly what you need, and He wants you to enjoy your life while you are in the process of becoming all He created you to be. FUUF to discover truth, meaning Sunday This Sunday, Jan. 25, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF), the Rev. Ruth Miller will be talking about our free and responsible search for truth and meaning. The UU Church is highly tolerant of other beliefs and allows the congregants to pur- sue their own spirituality with- out imposing dogma or rules upon them. There are seven principles which UU congregations affirm, promote and try to live by, and Miller will be talking about the UU’s second princi- ple: the search for truth and meaning. “We’re all seeking. We’re all longing to know what’s really going on in the world and in our deepest selves,” said Miller. “We’re all limited by our past experiences. The scientif- ic method was developed as a way to discover truth. “What are some of the other ways humanity has pursued this goal?” she asked. The UU Fellowship is at 87738 Highway 101, at Heceta Beach Road. FUUF is wheel- chair accessible. The service concludes at 11 a.m. with refreshments and fellowship. For more information, visit www.florenceuuf.org or call 541-997-2840. COURTS Florence Municipal Court Jan. 20 Mathew Dean Panschow pleaded no contest to theft. He was sentenced to six days in Florence City Jail. He must pay $875 in fines and not con- tact or be in or about the resi- dence or place of employment of the victim, nor be in or about Port of Siuslaw proper- ty. John Bowman Harp pleaded no contest to driving under the influence of intoxicants. He was sentenced to two days in Florence City Jail and must report to Quality Research Associates. He must pay $1,880 in fines and his driver’s license is suspended for one year. Christian Kubicek pleaded guilty to theft. He must pay $475 in fines and not be in or about the place of employment of the victim. Jaclyn Michelle Gentry pleaded no contest to theft. She was sentenced to 20 days in Florence City Jail and must report to Options to Anger. She also must pay $175 in fines. ...need a friend? Meet W INSTON Winston is a very energetic puppy. He needs to go to a home with no cats and no young children. He is already showing signs of having a high prey drive and wants to chase anything that is smaller than him. If you would like to meet Winston or any of his friends, please visit us at: ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH FLORENCE HUMANE SOCIETY 2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 2135 19th St. –- 997-6600 The Rev. Georgia C. DuBose, Vicar Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth. 4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951 Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M. Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M. 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