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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 5 A The secrets to answered prayers When you pray, do you have a vague feeling that something is lacking… that there isn’t any power in your prayers? Do you struggle with doubt or fear, or simply lack confidence that God even hears you at all? I used to have feelings like this and would think, “Maybe I didn’t say the right thing, or pray long enough, or my words weren’t eloquent enough.” Saturday, Nov. 7 • 10am-3pm Arts an d Crafts Festival at Best Western Pier Point Inn 85625 HWY 101, Florence Presented by: L.A.C.E. A UTUMN F ALLING L EAVES TÇÇâtÄ It was so frustrating because I didn’t want to waste time, wondering if it was doing any good. After I pray, I want to know that God is working and my prayers make a difference. It’s easy to complicate our relationship with God and think we have to do certain things a certain way for them to be effective. But I’ve discovered that powerful, life-changing, dynamic prayer is amazingly simple! Two things we must do It’s vitally important for us to have faith in God when we pray. Hebrews 11:6 (AMPC) says, “Without faith it is impos- sible to please and be satisfac- tory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnest- ly and diligently seek Him [out].” B AZAAR Ask yourself, “Do I believe God hears me, that He cares about me and wants to be involved in every area of my life?” If we don't really believe God loves us and wants to help us, we will struggle to have faith in Him. That’s why knowing and experiencing the love of God is critical to developing a power- ful prayer life. It’s also important the we approach God with sincere hearts. James 5:16 (AMPC) says, “…The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a right- eous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].” A sincere heart is focused on God, trusting that He hears you and will answer. It doesn’t mean you have to cry or yell to pray with sincerity; it’s all about the attitude of your heart toward God. A LICE B RAUER C HRISTIAN P RESCHOOL S AINT M ARY O UR L ADY OF THE D UNES C ATHOLIC C HURCH S ATURDAY , N OV . 7 TH 9 AM - 2 PM ~HALLOWEEN TIPS~ HAM HOT BURG CHILI S ERS G O D Books & Plants • Gift Baskets Arts & Crafts • Religious Gifts Sweet Shoppe • Raffle Look both ways before crossing the street. Always carry a fl ashlight. Have an adult check your treats before you eat! Have a safe and happy Halloween! One mile south of the bridge on Rte. 101 Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. Meggan Haslett, Director 541-603-1562 To be included in this directory contact the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence. J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP WATCH! 3 ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK (3ABN) TV UHF Channel 48. 24 hour Christian TV highlights Bible studies of prophecy, inspirational music, health lectures, 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 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Located at Munsel Lake Road and North Fork Road Worship Services 10:00 AM Sunday All are welcome! 541-997-7268 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 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. 1st Sunday of Month Worship 10:30 All other Sundays Worship 9 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. 2nd & Kngwood • (541) 997-6025 “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” 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:fl orence4square.com 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 fl orencevineyardchurch.com CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC Corner of 10th & Maple –- 997-3533 Bible Study at 9:00 A.M. Services: Worship, 10:30 A.M. fl orencecrossroad.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroad.org 1525 12th St., Suite 24 •541-991-9398 Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm Tues. Bible Study 7:00pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 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.churchofchristfl orence.org (Romans 14:17). And we will never enjoy life until we learn to abide in Him and trust Him to do what's best for us. The key to praying for God’s will God wants to do life with us Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday too! As we spend time studying His Word, meditating on the Word, communicating with Him through prayer, and asking Him to fulfill His plans for us, we will know His will in our hearts. It’s an amazing privilege to be able to talk to God! I want to encourage you to come to Him with humility and ask Him for the desires that are in your heart. Tell Him, “Lord, I don’t want anything You don’t want me to have. So if this is not Your will, don’t give it to Me. I’m trusting You and want You to be in control of my life.” Pray about everything that’s on your heart and keep it sim- ple. Remember, prayer is sim- ply talking to God, and you can pray anytime, anywhere, all day long… and He will answer. Soup’s On to discuss the value of meditation On Monday, Nov. 2, 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, the group will discuss and practice medita- tion. Those who attend are encouraged to bring medita- tion practices they enjoy and can share with the group. The Baha’i Writings say, “...There are no set forms of meditation prescribed in the teachings, no plan, as such, for inner development...” The evening will begin with bowls of rustic Italian tortelli- ni soup, fruit, homemade bread and vegetables, fol- lowed 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. Everyone is invited to attend. The Heintz home is located at 875 Seventh St. For more information, call Suzanne at 541-590-0779. FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FLORENCE VINEYARD (GOD’S POWER HOUSE) COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH You have to ask It’s exciting to get the revela- tion that God loves us, cares for us and wants to help us. But we have a part to do in getting the things God has for us-we have to ask. James 4:2 (AMPC) says, “…You do not have, because you do not ask.” Now, it’s important to under- stand that we have to ask for God’s will to be done, not just for the things we think we want or should have apart from Him. James 4:1 tells us that striv- ing to get what we want based on our carnal or fleshly desires leads to “strife (discord and feuds)… conflicts (quarrels and fightings).” This causes us to be jealous, covet what others have and become angry when we can't “obtain [the gratification, the contentment, and the happi- ness” we are seeking (James 4:2). These verses show us what causes problems in people’s lives. We think we’re unhappy because we don’t have all the stuff that we want. But the real- ity is only God can give us what we’re longing for in our hearts. He alone is the source of righteousness, peace and joy 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.lutheranchurchfl orence.com PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Reverend Greg Wood Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir All Welcome. Come as you are. 3996 N Hwy 101 997-7136 RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We worship in homes at 11am Sundays Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations. Author Joseph Bernard to speak at FUUF Sunday On Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 to 11 a.m., author Joseph Bernard will be speaking at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. His message is titled: “The World According To GUS (God).” “Come join the discussion of my new book. It’s a very unique book in that it is told from the perspective of God who changes his name to GUS (Guiding Universal Spirit) because of all the false things said in God’s name,” explains Bernard. “If you are attached to who you think GUS is you might find the book unsettling, but if your mind is open and active you will appreciate a much more expansive version of the Creative Force of the Universe.” The UU Fellowship Hall is 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. PRE-HOLIDAY COUNTRY STORE Saturday, November 7th 9 am - 2 pm Baked goodies, Gift bags and Baskets Crafts, Stitchery and Rada Cutlery Luncheon Served 11 am - 1 pm Homemade Soup, Bread & Pie FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 12th and Nopal –997-9020 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Wed. 7-8:30 p.m. Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com 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. 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 United Methodist Church 333 Kingwood, Florence Let me Showcase your property. 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 Chris Bunch Principal Broker 541 997-8877 2083 Royal St. Georges Dr – Best lot in Sand- pines, Wisteria. Bring your blueprints or build using the foundation already in place in this up- scale, gated golf-course community. $80,000. #2338-14640303 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200
