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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015
Last chance for Camp
Lutherwood scholarship
Never give up
It is said that in the heat of a
battle during World War II,
Winston Churchill gave a
speech that consisted of one
sentence.
He said, “Never, never,
never, never give up!” I don’t
know if that’s really the only
thing he said, but I do believe
the Holy Spirit is speaking that
one thing to many of us today.
Don’t give up, because God
has so much in store for our
lives.
Don’t Stay Stuck! It’s very
easy to want to give up when
things get hard. Sometimes
people get stuck where they are
and don’t know how to get out,
so they think giving up would
be easier.
It may be they feel they’re
not smart or talented enough…
maybe something traumatic
happened to them… or they
may have failed at something
or made terrible mistakes in the
past.
But the Holy Spirit anoints
us to press in, to press on and
go through to our victory, even
if things don’t go the way we
planned. Failure does not mean
there are no more options.
You can learn from past mis-
takes… history is a good
teacher. Try again… if nothing
else, you’ll learn what works
and what doesn’t work and go
from there. You can turn your
obstacle into an opportunity to
grow wiser and mature spiritu-
ally.
God wants us to live a good
life. However, there is no ele-
vator ride to a good life. Trust
and perseverance are a must.
John 10:10 tells us that “the
thief comes in order to steal
and kill and destroy. I came
that they may have and enjoy
life, and have it in abundance
(to the full, till it overflows).
The Holy Spirit will lead us
one step of faith at a time into
the good life God has planned
for each of us.
New Beginnings There will
always be obstacles to over-
come.
There will always be
“issues” to get past. But there
will also be do-overs… second
chances… new beginnings. It’s
never too late; just don’t give
up! God is all about fresh
starts.
He forgives our sins, our
mistakes and failures when we
repent. We need to learn to for-
give ourselves as well. Stop
remembering what He has for-
gotten and enjoy your life.
You don’t have to keep pay-
ing for your past, just receive
His forgiveness and go on. You
are a new creation in Christ!
(See 2 Corinthians 5:17.)
Because of that, all things
are possible with God. The
Holy Spirit leads us, one step at
a time, and gives us resurrec-
tion power to enjoy our lives
even when our circumstances
are not so enjoyable.
Of course the enemy will
throw up all the roadblocks he
can… that’s just who he is. But
with the Holy Spirit leading the
way, you don’t have to get
stuck in a difficult moment or
season. Stay focused, deter-
mined and obedient and He
will lead you through.
That is the key… obedience.
Work with the Holy Spirit.
Yield to His guidance and don’t
resist Him. How many times
has the Holy Spirit prompted
you to do something, but
because it doesn’t feel good
you resist His lead?
For example, He may
encourage you to give up cer-
tain friends.
But you love them… and
you want to be loved, so you
ignore that nudge in your heart.
But God just wants to lead
you to better, healthier relation-
ships. He is always looking out
for your best interest.
It’s the “in-between” time
when you will have to perse-
vere. And whatever happens
during your “in-between,”
know that it is an opportunity
to grow stronger in your faith
and relationship with the Lord.
Justice, equity topics at next UU service
Tomorrow, June 28, from 10
to 11 a.m., at the Florence
Unitarian
Universalist
Fellowship, the Rev. Ruth
Miller will be leading the wor-
ship service.
Miller’s message is titled:
Our Nation’s Birthday: Justice,
Equity and Compassion.
“We hold these truths to be
self-evident...” Miller said.
“Many of us can recite these
words, and those that follow,
from memory. How many of us
know where they came from
and what was really being
said?
“Ours is a nation built on
principles — the first of its
kind in human history. Are we
living up to these principles
today?”
The UU Fellowship Hall is
located at 87738 Highway 101
at Heceta Beach Road and is
wheelchair accessible.
Each service concludes with
refreshments and a dialogue
circle to explore the questions
that come up during each serv-
ice.
For more information, visit
www.florenceuuf.org or call
541-997-2840.
When the Holy Spirit spoke
to my heart while I was making
my bed one morning years ago,
He told me I would travel the
world teaching His Word and
have a large teaching ministry.
But there was definitely an
“in-between” period for me. I
had to learn some things… like
how to be in authority by being
under authority. I had to learn
submission and humility… and
I had to forgive.
I remember one time during
my “in-between,” when I held
on to the leg of my desk and
cried because I wanted to run. I
begged God to help me to stay
put. Thanks to the Holy Spirit's
help, I persevered and endured
several years of testing, growth
and development, and eventu-
ally began my full-time min-
istry at the age of 42.
But it didn’t happen
overnight for me.
It didn’t happen so quickly
for Moses, David, Ruth or Paul
either. It won’t happen in a
snap for anyone, but if you
won’t give up, God’s plan for
your life will happen.
Even if you’ve had a bad
foundation in life you can have
a new beginning… a do-over…
a fresh start-and a great finish.
Just be determined to never
give up!
Camp Lutherwood Oregon,
partnering with the Boys and
Girls Club of Western Lane
County, still has 100 percent
scholarships available for any
kids grades 1-9 for those who
apply now for the following
dates:
• June 28 - June 30: Grades
1-3, Mini Camp
• June 28 - July 3: Grades 3-
6, Pioneer Camp
• July 5 - July 10: Grades 7-
9, Explorer Camp
Kids can look forward to
new adventures this summer in
activities like swimming, hik-
ing, climbing tower, archery
and story telling around the
campfire.
For a scholarship, visit
www.lutherwoodoregon.org to
register, using discount code:
florence2015 to receive a
scholarship.
Camp Lutherwood Oregon
provides an exposure to expe-
riences in the great outdoors
for kids of all ages. It empha-
sizes community, play and try-
ing new things.
The camp is on 71 forested
acres in the foothills of the
Coast Range in Oregon.
The camp is coordinated by
the Lutheran Church.
Fresh Made Breakfast All Day Great Lunches too!
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435 Hwy. 101 541-902-2449
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Do your part and
volunteer today
to help support
these local
non-proft
organizations in
our community!
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Habitat for Humanity Restore
Staffed by volunteers, the ReStore accepts donated appliances, household
items and building materials; fi xes them, displays and sells them to raise
funds for Habitat programs. Come and join the fun!
ReStore 541-997-583 • 2016 HWY 101, Florence
Helping Hands Coalition
Surfside Restaurant
Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri
11 AM - 2 PM
PO Box 1296 • 1339 Rhododendron Dr., Florence, OR 97439
Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer
Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60
RED-WHITE-BLUE
BURGER AND FRIES
¼ pound burger w/Rogue Creamy Blue Cheese,
Pendleton BBQ Sauce, topped
w/peppered bacon and all the fixin’s
Complimentary
All American Dessert
Us Too Florence
Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!”
541-997-6626
maribob@oregonfast.net
$9.95
www.ustoofl orence.org
Reservations CALL
541-997-8263
CONGRATULATIONS TO BRAD HOOPER
FATHERS’ DAY FISHING TRIP WINNER
FOR
P RESS R ELEASES : M ONDAYS
AND
Peace Harbor Volunteers
Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers, you will fi nd an area of interest in
a caring organization.
400 9th Street, Florence
541-997-8412 ext. 209
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Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get
out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly,
regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new
friends in a dining room setting.
1570 Kingwood
PO Box 2313, Florence
541-997-5673
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