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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 5 A Soups On to discuss role of mothers in life Prayer offering for Nepal On Monday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invit- ed to join a group from diverse spiritual paths to dis- cuss the roll of mothers. The evening will begin with bowls of beef stew, 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 locat- ed at 875 Seventh St. For more information call Suzanne Mann-Heintz at 541-590-0779. FUUF to reveal true meaning of Mother’s Day COURTESY PHOTO An early morning prayer service for the Nepal quake victims was held Sunday, May 3, at the labyrinth behind St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The interfaith gathering of Florentines offered prayer for the victims and peo- ple of Nepal. There were two prayer services on Sunday, netting considerable donations for the relief efforts of Habitat for Humanity, the International Red Cross and Episcopal Relief and Development. On Sunday, May 10, from 10 to 11 a.m., Rev. Ruth Mill- er will lead the service at the Florence Unitarian Univers- alist Fellowship with “Moth- er’s Day: The Divine Mother Rises.” “Although Mother’s Day was created in response to the great trials and losses of moth- ers during the Civil War, the fact that it is held in May is not an accident,” said Miller. “May has a special meaning in the ancient cultures and in the Roman church.” All are welcome to attend. The UU Fellowship is at 87738 Highway 101 at Heceta Beach Road, and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit www.florenceuuf.org or call 541-997-2840. All can find a place at the table In Psalm 42:5 (AMP), the psalmist asked, “Why are you cast down, O my inner self? And why should you moan over me and be disquieted within me?” It seems to be that way with many people today. Because of the pressures of everyday life — in our work, finances, our homes or relation- ships — there is some form of depression, discouragement, or discontentment in almost ev- eryone you see. But it really doesn’t have to be that way. We do not need to live our lives downcast. We can be content, encouraged and joyful even in the midst of trou- bles. For many years I felt bad about myself because of the abuse I endured for most of my childhood. I felt damaged and ashamed and focused more on 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 what I did wrong than anything else, until I came to an under- standing of who I am in Christ. What we think of ourselves has a lot to do with how we feel about ourselves. The question is can you see yourself the way God sees you — the way He says you are in His Word? Will you trust the Holy Spirit to work in you until you can see it? Don’t worry… you don’t have to wait until He’s done; the work is ongoing. You just need to trust Him. Come to the table. In a book I read about shep- herds and sheep, it talks about how a shepherd will go to the “table lands,” a high plateau that is difficult to reach but where there is good, healthy grass for the sheep to graze. He goes and “prepares” the land by removing any poisonous grass- es and flowers that could harm the sheep. 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 NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC In Psalm 23:5 (AMP), David says, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” And 2 Samuel, chapter nine tells a beautiful story that con- veys how welcome we are at that table. Some time after the death of King Saul and his son Jonathan, David began to search for someone in the bloodline of Saul to be good to in Jonathan’s memory. Jonathan had been like a brother to David and he wanted to honor his friend by showing favor to any of his descendants. David found out that Jonathan had a son who was still alive. But he was told that the young man had “issues.” His feet were lame. That was no matter to King David, who sent for the young man, Mephibosheth, to be brought to him. Of course, Mephibosheth came in fear and shame, bow- ing and asking, “What is your servant, that you should look upon such a dead dog as I am?” Many of us come to God that way because we do not feel good enough or that we deserve God’s love, grace and mercy. I felt this way for a long time, so I understand what it’s like. But we don’t have to be good enough to come to God. He wants us to come to Him just as we are, and then He will change the things about us that need to be changed as we grow in our relationship with Him. David assured Mephibosh- eth, saying, “Fear not, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your (grandfather), and you shall eat at my table always.” The last verse of that chapter says, “So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem, for he ate contin- ually at the king’s table, (even though) he was lame in both feet.” What a beautiful account of unconditional love, acceptance and redemption. Come to the table, for you are always welcome. This is our story as well. The table has been prepared for us in the presence of all our ene- mies — all our issues and prob- lems. The Lord welcomes us to His table and anoints our heads with oil, which symbolizes the Holy Spirit. The custom in those days was to anoint the body with oil mixed with perfume to refresh and invigor- ate. In the same way, the anoint- ing of the Holy Spirit refreshes and energizes our hearts. Another custom was the fill- ing of the cup. As long as the host continued to fill a guest’s cup, it meant that the guest was welcome. In Psalm 23:5-6, David says, “You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over … and through the length of my days the house of the Lord shall be my dwelling place.” When the Lord is your Shepherd, there is no reason for you to feel insecure, ashamed or fearful before Him. You will always be welcome at the table in the presence of God. 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 *Valid for new patients only. Call for details. Expires 4/10/2015