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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2016 Enjoy the journey, every single day 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 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 dur- ing 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 relation- ships with family and friends, along with work and taking time to relax. It’s not wrong to work hard, 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! United Universalist Fellowship to discuss profound lesson not found in Bible On Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Rev. Dr. Marcia Pearce will lead the worship service titled: The Most Profound Lesson, Not Found in the Bible. “For many people, the Christian Bible is their major source for hope and a beloved map for life,” Pearce said. “For others, it is no longer relevant. For far too many it has become a heavy limitation. For a pow- erful few it has been a way to intimidate and control.” Pearce will offer a simple, but very profound answer to the challenges of guilt and forgiveness — an answer hinted at, but not spelled out in the Bible The UU Fellowship, 87738 Highway 101 at Heceta Beach Road, is wheelchair accessible. Each service concludes with refreshments and dialogue cir- cle to explore the questions that come up during each serv- ice. For more information, call 541-997-2840. Spirituali-Tea to discuss ‘Promise of World Peace’ Monday, Oct. 3 On Monday, Oct 3 at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to join a group from varied spir- itual paths to discuss “The Promise of World Peace and Me.” In the Baha’i view, recogni- tion of the oneness of mankind “...calls for no less than the reconstruction and the demilitarization of the whole civilized world — a world organically unified in all the essential aspects of its life, its political machinery, its spiritual aspiration, its trade and finance, its script and language, and yet infinite in the diversity of the national characteristics of its federated units.” The main goal of the Baha’i Faith centers around the peaceful unification of the entire human race. The gathering will end at 8 p.m. 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 located at 875 Seventh St. For more information, call Suzanne Mann-Heintz at 541- 590-0779. 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 glad- ness may be of full measure and complete and overflow- ing.” In the 10 verses leading up to this one, Jesus is talking about abiding 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. That’s when your everyday life is really enjoyable! Allsberry retires after 22 years at OPB After 22 years with Oregon Pacific Bank, Kitty Allsberry retired last Wednesday, Sept. 28. Kitty started in the banking business back in 1970 and joined the Oregon Pacific Bank family in November of 1993. During her banking career, Allsberry has operated as a teller, loan assistant, vault teller, new account representa- tive and drive-up window teller. “Allsberry has been an important part of our team and will be greatly missed,” said Lori Gates, vice-president and Florence branch manager. Kitty Allsberry “We wish her the best on the adventure yet to come. From everyone at Oregon Pacific Bank, we wish her a long, happy and healthy retirement.” DENTURE SERVICES INC. Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines and Repairs William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager FREE CONSULTATIONS Looking for local election results? Go online to www.TheSiuslawNews.com. Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm Relines and Repairs Same Day Or by special appointment Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 EMERGENCY SUTURING CLASS to be held at the Florence Events Center during the Be Ready Disaster Preparedness Expo on November 5, 2016! Please call the Siuslaw News at 541-902-3526 to sign up. You may pay by credit or debit card. There are two classes being offered. Positions in the class are on a fi rst paid for, fi rst reserved basis and classes are limited to the fi rst 25 paying participants in each class. So don’t delay, sign up for a place now! The class is at 11:00 AM AND 2:00 PM Saturday November 5, 2016. Cost is only $25.00 per participant! Sponsored by: Siuslaw News Commune with world at ‘Nature Speaks’ today “Nature Speaks: Commu- nion with Spirit in our Natural World” is a work- shop to explore, commune and integrate people’s hearts with Nature — one of peo- ple’s greatest teachers and allies. Diana Kekule is a nature intuitive who practices the ancient and indigenous ways of Earth Whisperer. “We will explore the nature being of ‘mountain majesty’ and the gift of soli- tude,” she said. This is an intimate engage- ment of listening to, and communion with, the intelli- gent consciousness of nature, our beloved next-of-kin. She shares their powerful mes- sages filled with wisdom, beauty, hope, and joy, which offer gifts of greater Self- Discovery and Well-Being. Attendees should feel free to bring a mat, blanket and/or pillow for comfort during a guided journey. Nature has great love to share. The workshop will be Saturday, Oct. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fel- lowship, 87738 Highway 101, at Heceta Beach Rd. A donation of $15-20 helps to support the Community Outreach of Humanity with Nature Fellowship. For more information, call 54-994-9288 or contact luvsea33@gmail.com. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF FLORENCE Presents: BRAS FOR A CAUSE O NE M ISSION ... ... C OUNTLESS D REAMS October 15, 2016 • 6pm-9pm Florence Events Center FRAA ART CENTER 120 Maple Street Phone: 541-997-4435 Hours Open: Wed-Fri noon-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm Classes and Workshops Ceramics for Kids with Ben Cahoon and Alissa Clark Thursdays, 4-5 pm, $10/member/class, $15/non-FRAA member/class. Whimsical Hand Building Ceramics with Alissa Clark Wednesdays, 3-5 pm, $10/member/ class, $15/non-FRAA member/class, Clay/Firing extra. Additional Weekly Class Added! Starting Sept. 22nd, Thurs, 6-8 pm, $10/member/class, $15/non-FRAA member/class, Clay/Firing extra. Open Studio - Create with Friends, Make new Friends Drop in, no registration req’d. Free for FRAA members, $5 for non-members Jewelry: Thursday, October 20, 2-4 pm Painting: Thursday, October 27, 2-4 pm Creative Writing Workshop - Writers on the River with Catherine Rourke Saturday, October 22, 10 am to 12 pm $20/member, $25/non-FRAA member To register, call 541-708-2120 or email CJReditor@gmail.com Open Lab on Saturdays Drop in, work at your own pace. Starts Sept. 10th, Saturdays 12-5 pm $7/hour/member $12/hour/non-FRAA member, Clay/Firing extra. “Midnight in Florence” Literary Salon, Writers Open Mic Saturday, October 29 6 pm - 8 pm Mud and Vino Be creative and bring your own bottle. Friday, Oct 21, 6-8 pm $20/member $25/non-FRAA member, includes clay and firing. Must pre- register for this class by calling Alissa. Painting with John Leasure Sat October 1, 8, 15 & 29, Thur Oct 20 9 am - 12 pm Contact: jnleasure@hotmail.com or 541-991-2754 for details and fees. Free; Open to public; $5 suggested donation, Call 541-708-2120 w/ questions. All Ceramics classes held at Alissa’s Studio at 180 Laurel Street. Call Allssa with questions: 503-957-5222 Oil Painting with Michael Wood Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Contact: fmwood@msn.com for details, For more information about classes, visit fraaoregon.org. To register for these classes, please call or visit FRAA at our art center on Maple Street. TICKETS ARE $50 No Host Bar | Dinner | Silent Auction | Dessert Auction | Live Bra Auction A, B, C Cup Sponsorship Opportunities Available contact Nancy Bosket @ 541-902-7250 Soroptimist International of Florence is a nonprofi t organization with 501(c)3 status and sponsorship donations are tax deductible as allowable by law. Tax ID 23-7173303 S IUSLAW N EWS Follow us on Visit us on Twitter the web @S IUSLAW N EWS T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM