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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 FUUF to hear about ‘Way of the Heart’ On Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Flor- ence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Kris Little will be the guest speaker. The title of her message is “The Way of the Heart.” Little is dedicated to spiritu- al expansion and the evolution of our highest potential in con- sciousness. “I invite you to join me on a path to our authentic selves, seeing the world within, and realizing the mystery of infi- nite possibilities,” said Little. “We truly can express and experience life as happiness, freedom, love and harmony.” The UU Fellowship Hall is at 87738 Highway 101 at Heceta Beach Road. FUUF is wheelchair acces- sible, and each service con- cludes with refreshments and a dialogue circle to explore the questions that come up during each worship service. For more information, call 541-997-2840. Soup’s On to discuss world happiness On Monday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to join a group from diverse spiritual paths who enjoy dis- cussing a variety of topics. This week the topic will be: The Happiness of the World. The Baha’i teachings say: “Until material achievements, physical accomplishments and human virtues are reinforced by spiritual perfections, lumi- nous qualities and characteris- tics of mercy, no fruit or result shall issue there from, nor will the happiness of the world of humanity, which is the ulti- mate aim, be attained.” The evening will begin with bowls of chili, homemade warm 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. Everyone is invited. The Heintz home is located at 875 Seventh St. For more information call Suzanne Mann-Heintzat 541- 590-0779. Discover joy in your daily journey Back in the 1970s, I used to bowl on Friday nights. I remember one night when I wasn’t doing very well and I heard the Lord speak to my heart, “Ask Me to help you bowl.” I immediately thought, I can’t ask You to help me bowl! But I went ahead and prayed, “Okay, Lord, please help me bowl better.” And He did! I remember this experience so clearly because it was a great eye-opener that made me real- ize God cares about every part of our lives, and He wants to be involved in everything we do. John 10:10 (AMP) says, “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abun- dance (to the full, till it over- flows).” Jesus died so we can have life-not just a barely-get- by, “I’m hanging on till Jesus comes back” existence. God wants each of us to have a deep, intimate, personal rela- tionship with Him so we can enjoy our everyday lives and learn how to “do life” with Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. Him. This means we do every single thing in our daily life with and for God. And when we realize we are just as close to Him at home doing laundry or at the grocery store as we are at church or during our time in prayer, then we are serving Him in everything we do. It’s all about balance The first several years I was in ministry, I didn’t enjoy it. I worked too much and was too concerned about what others thought about me. I had a ten- dency to be this way because growing up, it seemed that the more I worked and the more I accomplished, the happier peo- ple were with me. Over time I became a first-rate workaholic. It took me awhile to realize that “all work and no play” is not healthy, and God wants me to have abundant life. This meant I had to learn how to bal- ance my priorities so that my relationship with God is always first, and then everything else follows. This includes my rela- tionships with family and friends, along with work and taking time to relax. It’s not wrong to work hard, What do you love about the Siuslaw Public Library? What could be better? Are there serv- ices you would like to see offered by library staff? What is the most important thing the library currently provides? The Siuslaw Public Library To be included in this directory contact the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence. 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 FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 FLORENCE VINEYARD (GOD’S POWER HOUSE) COMMUNITY BAPTIST 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. 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 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. 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. 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. and I like to work. But if I don’t make time to rest and just have fun, it won’t take long for me to get out of balance and lose my joy. Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary So much of life can become a mundane routine that we only really enjoy it when we do something out of the ordinary, like go on vacation, go to a spe- cial event or do something exciting, like shop for a new dress. And many people have a “working for the weekend” mentality. But this type of enjoyment is based on emotional excitement, not the joy God gives. The joy of the Lord is much greater than simply feeling happy. It brings peace and con- tentment to your soul, even when your circumstances are difficult and it doesn’t make any sense. Nehemiah 8:10 says, “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” This kind of joy makes the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday routine enjoy- able. And since most of life is Monday through Friday, we need to enjoy it! The world can't give it to you In John 15:11, Jesus says, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” The Amplified translation says “that your joy and gladness may be of full measure and complete and overflowing.” In the ten verses leading up to this one, Jesus is talking about abid- ing in Him, because that’s the key to living with His joy. Abiding means “to live, dwell and remain in”; it's not just visiting once a week at church. It’s having a personal relationship with Christ, being one with Him and doing life together. The truth is apart from Jesus, we can do nothing of real value, but with Him, we can bear much good fruit (John 15:5). God wants to abide with you every day, all throughout the day. He doesn’t just want you to seek Him when you go to church or when you’re desper- ate. His desire is to have a per- sonal relationship with you, so you can experience His pres- ence in everything you do. Library seeks feedback for improvement J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 5 A 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 District is getting ready to complete a new five-year strategic plan that will deter- mine programs and services offered by the library through 2020. In preparation for this vital project, Library Director Meg Spencer, the Library Board, staff and volunteers are asking local residents to fill out a short survey about the library. The results will assist in deter- mining the library’s priorities for the coming years. “I am hoping we’ll hear from people throughout the community, including those who aren’t currently using the library,” said Spencer. “It is so important that we hear from residents of all ages and with all kinds of library experiences to make sure we are providing the best service.” The Siuslaw Public Library user survey is available online at www.SiuslawLibrary.org. Paper copies are also avail- able at the Florence and Mapleton locations of the library. Results will be collect- ed through Dec. 18. Siuslaw Public Library District Board President Jane Yecny is excited about the possibilities that will come out of the current strategic plan- ning process. “We have a great library and great staff here in the Siuslaw region. The community is very supportive, and so many of our residents value all that the Siuslaw Public Library can offer,” she said. “This is our chance to move to the next level and become one of the best rural library systems in Oregon. I really want every- one to help guide that journey by taking the survey.” At a recent special Siuslaw Public Library board meeting dedicated to planning for the survey and plan, board mem- bers set a goal of collecting 300 survey responses before the Dec. 18 deadline. Spencer is positive the library can meet that goal. “I know we can do it. I know we have hundreds of patrons who care a lot about the library and want to shape the future of what we do,” she said. Volunteer drivers needed DAV is in desperate need of volunteer drivers who are willing to drive vets in the DAV van on day trips to Portland. Vets need to make the trip for medical appoint- ments. The drive is about four hours to Portland, plus four hours waiting for vets, plus four hours for the return trip, a total of about 330 miles and 12 hours. Anyone interested in con- tributing time as a DAV van driver should call Jim Swant at 541-997-3695 or Tom Zahara at 541-997-1123.
