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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015 UU to discuss power of love over death Rev. Ruth Miller’s talk at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship this Sunday, May 24, from 10 to 11 a.m., is titled, “The Power of Love Over Death.” “This weekend we honor those who have fallen in battle and more,” said Miller. “Many Americans are going to be vis- iting cemeteries this weekend and on Memorial Day to place flowers by the graves and markers of all those who have passed-on, among families and friends. “It’s North America’s ver- sion of Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos. What can we learn from our southern neighbors about this time and the nature of life?” Everyone is welcome to join in the UU worship service. After each service there is a dialogue circle to explore the questions that come up during Sunday service. All are welcome to attend; The UU Fellowship, located at 87738 Highway 101 at Heceta Beach Road, is wheel- chair accessible. For more information, visit www.florenceuuf.org or call 541-9997-2840. Library Friends May 28 meeting canceled The Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library monthly board meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 28, at 11 a.m., has been canceled. For more information, con- tact SiuslawLibraryFriends@ gmail.com. ‘I Believe’ is just the beginning Faith in God is an amazing gift. It starts the moment your heart says: I believe Jesus is God’s Son and that He came to rescue me. That alone is an incredible truth. But I wonder how many Christians decide that’s where their faith ends, when the truth is, there’s so much more to believe for in this life! One of the reasons I think this happens is because many Christians feel they don’t measure up to what they think they should be. They get stuck focusing on their weaknesses and mistakes, rather than focusing on who God is and what He’s doing in and around them. John 3:17 (AMP) tells us, “God did not send the Son into the world in order to judge (to reject, to condemn, to pass sen- tence on) the world, but that the world might find salvation and be made safe and sound through Him.” Jesus is not only your Savior; He’s your advocate. And He wants you to start believing God for much more than a trip to heaven. Faith is the answer to every problem you face The Bible says the just shall live by faith (Hebrews 10:38). In other words, faith is an atti- tude that can become your way of life — and there is no better way I can think of to live. Faith replaces fear and worry with peace and joy. It purifies the heart, fills us with the Holy Spirit, brings blessing and hope, receives provision, produces all kinds of positive results, and quenches all the fiery darts of the enemy. The Bible says that faith is a shield (Ephesians 6:16). So when the enemy starts to fire off darts of fear and insecurity, you can get behind your shield of faith and keep going forward with God. But here’s the thing: A shield won't do you any good unless its lifted up. You need to raise Elderberry Square Residential and Memory Care Community Worried about the high cost of memory care? Paying extra for unnecessary ‘bells and whistles’? 2285 Highway 101 • Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-8866 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 Elderberry Square is FAIR because it’s all about the CARE. Drop by and see us and compare! 3321 Oak St., Florence • 541-902-8821 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. 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. 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 up your shield by praying, say- ing, and doing things that line up with God’s Word. Second Peter 1:5 (AMP) says to “employ every effort in exercising your faith to devel- op virtue (excellence, resolu- tion, Christian energy).” If you will exercise your faith to become more like Christ Himself, the way you think will change. The things you say will change. You will begin to live with greater love and compassion. And it will become very natural for you to encourage others in their faith. I encourage you to put your faith into action in a practical way. Make a habit of getting up in the morning and thanking God for what He’s done in your life. Praise Him for what He’s going to do. Release your faith for what you know you need in Him that day. And ask Him to prepare you for whatever chal- lenges may come your way. Faith becomes a part of who you are Something I’ve learned over the years is that you cannot change yourself. It’s spending time with God that transforms you. One of the things the apostle Paul prayed for the Ephesian church was that the Holy Spirit would reveal Himself in their inner being and personality-that they would see who God had creat- ed them to be through Christ. Ephesians 3:16-17 (AMP) says, “May He grant you out of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personali- ty]. May Christ through your faith [actually] dwell (settle down, abide, make His perma- nent home) in your hearts!May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love.” I believe this is also God’s prayer for you and me. He wants us to be firmly rooted in the love of Christ so we can stand in authority over our enemy. And He wants us to be so stirred up in His love that we can’t help but share it with others. I believe if every Christian were doing this today, it would- n't take a lot of time for the entire world to hear and believe the good news of the Gospel. Faith leaves a footprint for others to follow Ultimately, it’s not the things we do but our faith that pleases God. He wants us to have faith for incredible things. And when look to the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, we see how God was able to work in their lives because they believed. And they never stopped believing God for something greater than before (Hebrews 11:13)! The Bible says that they were sustained and controlled by their faith. And their faith still inspires us today. Noah prepared an ark to save his family. It took him 100 years to build and he was made fun of every single day because where he lived, there was no rain. But he stuck with God’s plan. The Bible says that by faith Noah “became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith” (Hebrews 11:7 NIV). By faith, Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son Isaac, with the hope that God might raise him from the dead (vv. 17-19). Rahab was a prostitute but she chose to believe that God could use her in a mighty way. And because of her faith, she and her family were saved (v. 31). What will be your great story of faith? First John 5:4 (AMP) says, “For whatever is born of God is victorious over the world; and this is the victory that conquers the world, even our faith.” Decide today that, with God, the impossible is possible. Amazing things can happen when you choose to believe. So be bold in asking God to reveal what His promises mean for you, and never stop believing for more than what He’s already accomplished in your life. God created each of us for a specific time, with a specific plan and purpose for our lives. Soups On to discuss spiritual hunger Monday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to join a group from diverse spir- itual paths who enjoy dis- cussing a variety of spiritual topics. This week’s topic is “spiritual hunger.” The writings of the Baha’i Faith say; “Verily Thy lovers thirst, O my lord; lead them to the wellspring of bounty and grace. Verily, they hunger; send down unto them Thy heavenly table. Verily, they are naked; robe them in the gar- ments of learning and knowl- edge.” The evening will begin with bowls of clam chowder, fruit, homemade bread and vegeta- bles, 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 at 541-590-0779. Shawn Fleming Construction Light Commercial & Residential 20+ years experience 201 Read 5 e Cho rsʼ ice Best Hand yma n - Bonded & Insured - 541-999-8727 woodworking927@gmail.com Florence, Oregon CCB#127088 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 2015 Readers’ Choice Favorite Pest Control 509 Hwy 101 • Florence, Or • 541-997-3781 www.pesttechinc.com