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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2016 Soup’s On to discuss purpose in life Monday On Monday, Feb. 1, every- one is invited to meet with a group from diverse spiritual paths who discuss a variety of spiritual topics. This week’s topic will be “What is the purpose of our lives?” The Baha’i Writings say: “We come from the earth; why were we transferred from the mineral to the vegetable kingdom — from the plant to the animal kingdom? So that we may attain perfection in each of these kingdoms ... until from the animal king- dom we step into the world of humanity and are gifted with reason, the power of inven- tion, and the forces of the spirit.” The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with bowls of chicken rice soup, 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. The Heintz home is at 875 Seventh St. For more information, call Suzanne Mann-Heintz at 541- 590-0779. Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Grace: The great equalizer If there’s one thing I’ve real- ized in life, it’s that we can never ask God for too much grace. And we all need it — every day, for everything we need to do in life. Because God loves us so much, He gave His only begotten Son to die for our sins so we can receive His grace, both for our salvation and then to help us walk out our life in Christ with His power. It’s so wonderful to realize that God’s amazing grace is available to everyone, no mat- ter who you are or what you’ve done. God has good plans for every person who accepts Christ as their Savior, and He wants us to have the abundant life Jesus died to give us. The key to this great life is living in God’s great grace. Grace is the Great Equalizer. God’s grace is available to every person on this Earth, in whatever capacity they need it. There is no one who is beyond God’s reach or His ability to save and restore their life. His grace is a gift — we can’t earn or deserve it. We look at others’ lives, and it may look like they have it all together. But the outward appearance doesn’t always tell the real story. We may see peo- ple’s outward success, but can’t see the inner turmoil they’re experiencing, or that they have no real peace or joy in life. I believe this is a common problem for many people and the reason there is so much strife in the world today. Strife in our hearts causes us to com- pare ourselves with others and Watch “In Search of the Lord’s Way” Sunday, 7:30 AM KMTR Channel 12 Then visit the Florence church of Christ 1833 Tamarack Florence, Oregon and experience the joy and simplicity of pre-denominational New Testament Worship. (Romans 16:16) Bible Study: Sunday, 10:00 am Worship: Sunday, 11:00 am www.churchofchristfl orence.org Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. 5 A 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 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 compete with them, trying to make ourselves “better” than them. It makes people frustrated and confused, struggling with so many issues in their lives because they are trying to fig- ure everything out and solve their problems on their own. But John 15:5 says that apart from Jesus, “apart from me you can do nothing” (AMP). All we have to do is humble ourselves before God and ask Him to help us. We have not because we ask not. James 4:1-3 explains in detail why so many people are frustrated, confused and living in strife. We all have things on our “wish lists,” things we want or need or would just like to have. And when we see some- one else with something we want, it can stir up some strong emotions. We can become envious and begin to covet that thing. I remember years ago, I wanted to be like my pastor’s wife. She was such a sweet woman of God, so kind and soft-spoken and people really loved her. I, on the other hand, was just so outspoken and sharp with my tongue. I want- ed to be quiet and sweet like her, so I tried but it didn’t work. At one point, people even started asking what was wrong with me! I felt a lot like Paul in Romans 7:15, when he said, “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do” (NIV). I just didn’t understand why I couldn’t change! I wanted to be sweeter and quieter but that never lasted long. And just like Paul found out in verses 24 and 25, I began to realize that I can’t change myself — only God can. So I asked Him to change what needed to be changed in me. If you’re struggling to feel good about yourself or be what you think you need to be, I want to encourage you to stop trying and start asking God for grace. God made you who you are, and He knows what you need and what needs to change in your life. He wants you to enjoy your life while you’re in the process of becoming all He created you to be. God will give you grace for your case. That’s why I call Him the Great Equalizer. We never have to settle for less than God’s best in our lives when we have access to His grace — His power to do the things we can’t do in our own strength — at all times. God’s grace has no limit, it won’t run out. It is available to any and all who will humble themselves and receive it. Remember, we can never ask Him for too much grace. He always knows exactly what we need. And He is always ready and willing to help us — each and every one. Lovejoy to share life story at UU Sunday On Sunday, Jan. 31, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Jeff Lovejoy will share his life story titled, “My Three Lives.” Lovejoy spent nearly seven years in a Catholic seminary. Soon after leaving seminary, he moved to New York City and began a career as a rock musician. More recently, he has been teaching college writ- ing and literature classes. Sunday’s talk will highlight those three very different life experiences and what has been learned from all three of them. The UU Fellowship, 87738 Highway 101, is wheelchair accessible. Each service con- cludes with refreshments and dialogue circle to explore the questions that come up during each service. For more information, visit www.uuflorence.org or call 541-997-2840. 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 F AC E B O O K . C O M / P E T E R S E N AU T O D E TA I L 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. 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. 541•999•6078 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. Pastor Randy Benscoter ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ZĞƟƌĞŵĞŶƚ>ŝǀŝŶŐĂƚŝƚ͛ƐĞƐƚ͊dŚĞ^ŚŽƌĞǁŽŽĚƚĂŬĞƐ ĐĂƌĞŽĨĞǀĞƌLJƚŚŝŶŐͶϯŵĞĂůƐĂĚĂLJ͕LJŽƵƌŽǁŶƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ƌŽŽŵ͕ Ăůů ƵƟůŝƟĞƐ ĐŽǀĞƌĞĚͶ ŶŽ ŵŽƌĞ ŐƌŽĐĞƌLJ ƐŚŽƉƉŝŶŐͶŶŽĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐʹŶŽLJĂƌĚǁŽƌŬ͘ &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϭϮƚŚϮͲϯ͗ϯϬsĂůĞŶƟŶĞŌĞƌŶŽŽŶ^ŽĐŝĂů͊ 6SUXFH6W)ORUHQFHa-- VKRUHZRRGUHWLUHPHQWVKPRUJ 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 Richard Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-6677 ! "! ! ! ! #! ! #! $ ! !$ $ $ # ! ! ! "! 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200