SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
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Fear not; God is on your side
God has a wonderful plan for
each of our lives. Jeremiah
29:11 (NIV) says, “For I know
the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to
prosper you and not to harm
you, plans to give you hope and
a future.” When we put our
faith in Jesus as our Savior, we
put ourselves in a position to
walk out our God-given des-
tiny.
Sadly, many believers in
Christ aren’t living out their
destiny because of fear. The
fear of man is a common prob-
lem that causes us to worry
about things like, “What will
they think of me? What are
they going to say about me?
What will they do if I don’t do
what they want? What if they
reject me? What if they don’t
like me?!”
Everyone struggles with
insecurity and the fear of rejec-
tion to some degree. And
there’s nothing wrong with
wanting people to like you.
But when we are so focused
on being people pleasers that
our fear of being rejected,
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judged or criticized controls
our choices, we’re being con-
trolled by the fear of man.
If we’re going to get free of
fear and really pursue every-
thing God has for our lives, we
have to make a decision that we
won’t let fear be the ruling fac-
tor — we will not live with
fear! Instead, we can learn how
to live courageously by the
grace and strength we have in
Christ.
The true meaning
of courage
It’s important to understand
what it means to live coura-
geously. It doesn’t mean we
will never feel fearful, because
the truth is, we will never com-
pletely get rid of the feeling of
fear. But it does mean that
when we feel afraid, we can do
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whatever we need to do
through Christ who gives us
strength (See Philippians 4:13.)
We can follow the leading of
the Holy Spirit and do what
God puts in our hearts to do,
rather than settle for an okay or
average life. And God wants to
do amazing things in our lives
that will likely pull us out of
our comfort zones and require
us to walk by faith to do them.
Now, I’m not talking about
making foolish choices or
doing things that are dangerous
because you don’t want fear of
those things to hold you back.
Being free from fear means
we can be bold and take risks
instead of just doing what
seems “safe” but keeps us from
becoming everything God has
created us to be.
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129 Maple Street , Old Town Florence
1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence
Highway 101 & 35 St.
541-997-4623
Join Us In Worship
4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week
4 week Minimum
Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays.
541-991-7739
To be included in this directory contact
the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off
information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence.
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FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
(3ABN) TV UHF Channel 48.
24 hour Christian TV highlights Bible studies of prophecy, inspirational music, health
lectures, healthy cooking and more.
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.
BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
SINGSPIRATION
FLORENCE UNITARIAN
UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
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
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
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE GROUP
“God Is Love”
Meeting Thursday at 3pm
575-313-3640
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
Summer Worship 10:00 am.
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.
Website:fl orence4square.com
FLORENCE VINEYARD (GOD’S POWER HOUSE)
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
1424 15th Street •541-991-9398
Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm
Tues. Bible Study 7:00pm
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC
1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Dr. Marvin Owen
Series “People of 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.
Spirituali-Tea to discuss
‘Storms of Life’ Monday
On Monday, Oct. 24, begin-
ning at 6:30 p.m., everyone is
invited to join a group from var-
ied spiritual paths to discuss
“The Storms of Life.”
The Baha’i Teachings say,
“Be as a lamp unto them that
walk in darkness, a joy to the
sorrowful, a sea for the thirsty, a
haven for the distressed, an
upholder and defender of the
victim of oppression, an
answerer of the cry of the needy,
a joy to the sorrowful, a balm to
the suffering, a tower of strength
for the fugitive…”
The goal of the Baha’i Faith
centers around the peaceful uni-
fication of the 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.
2750
KINGWOOD
Florence Dental Clinic
Brian G. Holmes, D.M.D, Justin H. Linton D.D.S.
We are honored to celebrate the retirement of
Jo De Hylton
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
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Jo De started her dental career in middle school
when she worked for her father, Dr. Pinnock. She
completed her schooling at Lane Community College
and worked for her father. He sold the prac ce, and
she con nued working, for the now Florence Dental
Clinic. She has worked in the dental profession for
more than 35 years. During these many years she
devotedly worked to improve the oral health here in
Florence. She made many friends and changed many
lives. We are grateful for all of her faithful service to
the pa ents, offi ce, and the community of Florence.
Come help us celebrate her:
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.
Monday, October 24 at 6:00pm
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
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S.
12th and Nopal –997-9020
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
10 am Wed., Women’s Bible Study
Saturdays, Mens’ Breakfast @ 8 a.m.
Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com
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
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.
powerful scriptures (AMPC)
you can use to conquer fear:
• Isaiah 41:10 says, “Fear not
[there is nothing to fear], for I
am with you; do not look
around you in terror and be dis-
mayed, for I am your God. I
will strengthen and harden you
to difficulties, yes, I will help
you; yes, I will hold you up and
retain you with My [victorious]
right hand of rightness and jus-
tice.”
• Psalm 118:6 says, “The
Lord is on my side; I will not
fear. What can man do to me?”
• Psalm 27:1 declares, “The
Lord is my Light and my
Salvation-whom shall I fear or
dread? The Lord is the Refuge
and Stronghold of my life-of
whom shall I be afraid?”
• Romans 8:31-32 says,
“…If God is for us, who [can
be] against us? [Who can be
our foe, if God is on our side?]
He who did not withhold or
spare [even] His own Son but
gave Him up for us all, will He
not also with Him freely and
graciously give us all [other]
things?”
The Word of God has power
to set you free from fear! Take
time to study these verses and
pray for God to help you live
courageously in His will for
your life.
You’ll discover there’s noth-
ing more exciting than over-
coming fear and finding free-
dom to fulfill your destiny!
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A.
FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST
FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
I remember when I had to
make some bold, scary choices
so I could move forward in
God's plan for my ministry. I
had friends who didn’t think I
had the right personality to be a
Bible teacher.
There were people in my
church who didn’t think
women should teach the Word.
And there were family mem-
bers who didn’t understand the
call of God on my life and they
rejected me because of it.
It was a very hard time, but
I’m so glad God gave me the
courage I needed to do if afraid.
Now it’s scary to think about
where I would be if I hadn't
trusted God and followed His
plans for me because of fear I’d
lose my friends and not be well
thought of by others.
The strategy to
conquer fear
The only way you can con-
quer fear is to confront it — to
keep going forward with God
while the enemy of fear is try-
ing to drive you backward.
Remember that “God did not
give us a spirit of timidity (of
cowardice, of craven and cring-
ing and fawning fear), but [He
has given us a spirit] of power
and of love and of calm and
well-balanced mind and disci-
pline and self-control” (2
Timothy 1:7 AMPC).
When you’re struggling to
do what you know God wants
you to do, go to the Word for
encouragement. Here are a few
“War is still not the answer.” FCNL
We worship in homes at 11am Sundays
Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations.
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
Florence Dental Clinic Lobby
Catered by: Taste of Hawaii
541-997-3535
www.holmeslintondental.com