SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015 Spiritual growth subject of next UU meeting Sunday, Feb. 8, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Ruth Miller will deliver a message addressing one of UU’s seven principles: The acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth. “What exactly is spiritual growth?” asked Miller. “Clearly it’s not just going to church or even loving our neighbor.” Based on her studies in psy- chology and anthropology, as well as the history of the Hindu, Muslim and Judeo- Christian traditions, Miller will share a model for the ways our minds develop and our spiritual understanding and capacity in the process. The UU Fellowship is at 87738 Highway 101 at Heceta Beach Road. FUUF is wheelchair acces- sible and each service con- cludes with refreshments and a dialogue circle with Miller to explore the questions that come up during her presenta- tions. For more information, visit www.florenceuuf.org or call 541-997-2840. Find change through God’s rest We all have areas where we would like to see growth and change. We all have weakness- es just as we all have strengths. But if we’re trying to change in our own strength, we’re just going to have frustration. Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain” (NIV). This scripture is saying that it is not by our power, but by the grace of God through the work of His Holy Spirit, that we change and grow in life. It doesn’t really matter what our strengths or weaknesses are because we will always need God. The truth is, we’re desper- ate for God all the time whether we feel like it or not. We are promised in 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weak- ness” (NIV). God wants us to give Him everything we are not and His strength will be made perfect in us. So, how can we change? Sometimes when we’re anx- ious to see change happen, we feel pressured to do something. 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(541) 997-2840 FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD FLORENCE VINEYARD (GOD'S POWER HOUSE) 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.churchofchristflorence.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. leave the results to Him. There is obedience and action we will have to take sometimes in the situations we face. But it’s not wise to get our own plan just to do something to see if it works. What we can do is what God leads us to do. It won’t do any good to have a lot of “works” and no faith, trying to go beyond what only God can do. All things are possible with God, but we have to get out of His way and let Him be God. We also need to spend time with God and study His Word. The Word of God is the med- icine we need to cure every- thing, and the greater the need, the more time we need to spend with God. When I made a firm decision to pray and study the Word, God’s grace then gave me the power I needed to over- come the things I needed to overcome. Hebrews 4:12 says that the Word of God is alive and full of power. When we receive teach- ing from the Word of God, it’s like medicine for our soul. Second Corinthians 3:18 says that as we look into the Word of God we are changed into His image — we are changed by the grace and mercy of God. It’s so amazing to know that God wants to help us change by His grace because He loves us and He wants us to be every- thing He created us to be. Soups On to discuss purity of heart Monday On Monday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to join a group with diverse spir- itual paths who enjoy dis- cussing a variety of spiritual topics. This week, the group will reflect on purity of heart. The human heart is like a mirror that is able to reflect spiritual qualities and manifest divine attributes. In order to do so, it needs to be continually cleaned of the dust and dross of the world. “May your hearts become clear and pure like unto pol- ished mirrors in which may be reflected the full glory of the Sun of Truth,” explains ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s. The evening will begin with bowls of ham and bean soup, fruit, homemade 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 and those shared by the group. The Heintz home is at 875 Seventh St. For more information call Suzanne Mann-Heintz at 541- 590-0779. Trudie, Denyse, Shelby and Lalitha FOURSQUARE CHURCH 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 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC the works of God? Jesus replied, This is the work that God asks of you: that you believe in the One Whom He has sent” (AMP). The first thing we need to do is just believe, because it’s not by our own effort that we are changed. God is not just with us, He is in us. And He will do through us what needs to be done if we will just stop trying to do it ourselves. Believing is a spiritual activ- ity and is the first step to change. So how can we tell if we’re believing in God to bring change in our lives? Hebrews 4:3 tells us, “For we who have believed do enter that rest” (AMP). God’s rest is an internal rest that says, “I’m not worried, I’m not frustrated, I’m not upset. I’ve entered the rest of God.” It’s not a rest from work; it’s a rest we have in work. Next, do what God leads you to do — the part He shows you to do. As you do your part, God will do His part. For example, if you have hurt someone and He prompts you to go and apologize… do it. Then trust Him with the results. That person might not be willing to forgive, but that’s not the point. Your part is to obey the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life. The way the other person chooses to respond is between them and God. Do what He tells you and 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” 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. Corner of 10th & Maple –- 997-3533 Bible Study at 9:00 A.M. Services: Worship, 10:30 A.M. florencecrossroad.org • office@florencecrossroad.org 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 Gift Certifi cates make the perfect gift for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day! 351 Laurel Old Town Florence 541-997-3160 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 ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 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. SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH ...need a friend? Meet R ONAN This little boy will steal your heart. Ronan is a very sweet puppy, is crate trained for sleeping at night and his foster mommy is working with him on potty training. He loves to be held and cuddled and will probably grow to be a medium sized dog. He is being fostered with two other dogs and some kittens so he is used to being around other animals. If you would like to meet Ronan or any of his friends, please visit us at: FLORENCE HUMANE SOCIETY 2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 www.fl orencehumane.org This message brought to you by: Siuslaw News + Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 www.shoppelocal.biz