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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015 Soups On to discuss spiritual aspects of music On Monday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to join a group of Baha’is and people from diverse spiritual paths who enjoy discussing a variety of spiritual topics. This week they will study the spiritual aspects of music. The Baha’i Writings say: “If a heart full of good feelings and a pure voice are joined together, a great effect is pro- duced.” The evening will begin with bowls of Tuscan bean soup, fruit, warm 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 located at 875 Seventh St. For more information call Suzanne Mann-Heintz at 541- 590-0779. Sharing the gifts of God’s mercy is a blessing Webster’s Dictionary defines mercy as “kindness in excess of what might be expected or demanded of fairness.” Mercy is not fair, but it’s godly. Not fair, but powerful. Not fair, but Christlike. And when we do what God leads us to do, He always brings justice into our life. To honor God in this area, we need to learn to trust Him more fully. Every single one of us has Live From Nashville – Free Event!! 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 opportunities to do that each day… with friends and family, coworkers and even the clerk at the grocery store. Whenever people hurt or dis- appoint us, our human nature leads us to dislike them because of their shortcomings. But God’s desire for us is to love all people, including our enemies (see Matthew 5:43-48). If they can see love in your heart…instead of anger and judgment…that shows them “kindness in excess of what might be expected.” More importantly, it gives them hard evidence that Christ is working in you! I believe one of the greatest privileges we have in life is to follow His example, and we can do that by being generous in spirit, giving mercy to oth- ers, as they need it. The wisdom of losing count When someone hurts or offends us, it’s easy to make a list and keep count of every- thing they’ve ever done wrong. But God is asking us to be like Him. Lamentations 3:22-23 tells us that God's mercies are new every morning. In Isaiah 43:25 He says, “I am he who blots out your transgressions…and remembers your sins no more” (NIV). When my husband, Dave, and I were newly married, I was pretty good at keeping score. Every time we had an argument, I would bring up every single thing he ever did to me since the day I met him. 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 Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16) 1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. 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. FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 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. 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 FOR I’ll never forget one day, after I recited my list, when Dave looked at me and said, “Where in the world do you keep all that stuff?” I’ve learned the best thing we can do for ourselves is to let go of the hurt — to lose count of how others have wronged us — and leave the past in the past. There’s a “why” behind the “what.” I always say that mercy understands the “why” behind the “what.” It cares about the person, not just what they’ve done to us. What if you walk into a gro- cery store and the checkout clerk is grouchy with you and has a sour look? You have a choice… You can say, “I don’t appreci- ate your attitude. I am a cus- tomer here and I don’t like the way you’re acting. I’m going to tell your manager.” Or you can be merciful and say, “You look like you’re hav- ing a hard day. I just want to say that God loves you and really cares about you.” You can believe the best about that person and realize they are upset for a reason. When someone hurts us, our first inclination is to think, “You’re not going to treat me that way. And if you think you’re going to get by with it, you have another thing com- ing!” However, it helps to remem- ber that everyone who acts badly is hurting in some way. When I first met Dave, I had a lot of problems from the sexu- al and emotional abuse I endured growing up. I was wounded and hurting, and it seemed like every other day I was starting an argument or saying something I regretted. Because Dave already had a strong relationship with the Lord, he continuously showed me mercy and loved me in spite of my behavior. No matter how badly I acted the night before, he wasn’t mad the next morning. He didn’t let my behavior change his charac- ter. You reap what you sow Luke 6:36-37 says, “Be mer- ciful just as your Father is mer- ciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged…Forgive, and you will be forgiven” (NIV). We reap what we sow, and whatever we give away to oth- ers is what we'll receive in return. If you want mercy, then sow mercy. If you need a friend, then sow friendliness. If you have finan- cial needs, then look for ways to meet someone else’s needs. It’s easy to judge. I cringe when I look back at the extremely critical and judgmen- tal person I used to be. In fact, before I was a serious Christian, judging others was one of my favorite things to do. I would sit at the mall and watch people walk by, sizing them up and thinking negative things about their clothes, hair, or the people around them. But the Bible says, “Judge not” (Matthew 7:1; Luke 6:37 NKJV). I wasn’t only sowing bad seed; I was making myself miserable by not walking in love and believing the best of others. The truth is, when we sow mercy, we reap a harvest of peace, joy and healthy relation- ships. We also take a giant step forward spiritually. Choosing to do what’s right — even when it hurts-causes us to grow and mature in an amaz- ing way. So, is there anyone you can extend new mercies to today? UU to hear about tribal heritage this Sunday Jesse Beers is the cultural director for the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (the Tribe) and is a Siuslaw tribal member who lives with his family in Florence. Sunday, April 12, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Beers will present the history of the Tribe’s rich heritage, the goal to help build cohesion and a common sense of pride among tribal members, and to ensure that those members and the world know the true story of its peoples. Beers’ department strives to identify barriers to public cul- tural awareness and education and cultural expression and to remove as many financial, physical and culturally per- ceived roadblocks as possible in order for arts, humanities, heritage and culture to flourish and grow in local communi- ties. All are welcome to attend each Sunday service. The UU Fellowship, located at 87738 Highway 101 and Heceta Beach Road, is wheel- chair accessible. For more information, visit www.florenceuuf.org or call 541-997-2840. 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. Pastor Lori Blake 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 2135 19th St. –- 997-6600 The Rev. Georgia C. DuBose, Vicar 8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth. SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 L OOKING 5 A B REAKING N EWS ? www.TheSiuslawNews.com The Shorewood... “Favorite Retirement Community” ~Siuslaw News Readers’ Choice Awards 2015 Visit our booth at the Community Health Fair Friday, April 17th 12-5pm at the Florence Events Center Hourly Prize Drawings: • Grand Prize: A Month Free Rent • $1,000 off a Month Rent • Gift Baskets • Free Massage “Carefree living at Shorewood benefi ts your health”