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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2016 5 A The secret to great relationships Relationships are an impor- tant part of life. Healthy rela- tionships have the ability to bring us great joy and satisfac- tion; however, unhealthy ones have the power to make life miserable! Throughout my life, God’s Word has taught me so many great lessons about how to get along with people, something I wasn’t very good at. But I think the greatest lesson was this: choose to live in peace with others. Simply put, it’s God’s will for us to live in peace and har- mony with one another, and his word offers clear instructions on how to get along with peo- ple in our daily lives. First Peter 3:11 (AMPC) says, “Let him search for peace (harmony undisturbedness from fears, agitating passions and moral conflicts) and seek it eagerly. Do not merely desire peace- ful relations with God, with your fellowmen and with your- self, but pursue, go after them!” Notice how this verse says we can’t merely desire peaceful relationships,we have to pursue them! Now, this doesn’t mean we won’t ever disagree. People are naturally going to have dis- agreements, and it’s okay to disagree if we can do it respect- fully. But we must avoid strife. KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS What is strife? The diction- ary defines strife as “ bickering, arguing, a heated disagreement, or an angry undercurrent.” Strife is one of the greatest threats to the body of Christ, and it has the ability to destroy marriages, personal relationships and even churches. Like a seed, strife can get planted through some- thing we say or do, then even- tually grow to become a major problem. God’s word tells us that it’s the “little foxes” that sneak into the vineyard and spoil all the grapes (see Song of Solomon 2:15). I believe this is true when it comes to strife. Left unchecked, even minor dis- agreements or frustrations can eventually destroy a relation- ship. So, how do we keep strife out of our relationships? Here are a couple practical tips: • Maintain a Humble Heart Where there is contention and strife, there is also pride. That’s why it is so important for us to practice humility. We all like to be right,whether it’s an argument about a major issue or some- thing trivial. However, humili- ty insists that we give up our “right to be right.” I can’t tell you how many times my husband, Dave and I went round after round, argu- ing about the same thing. But even when I “won,” I still real- ly lost because I damaged our relationship and gave up my peace in the process. I challenge you to adopt an attitude of humility. If you’re having an argument, be the first to make peace or apolo- gize even if you know you are 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 Sponsored by St. Mary Our Lady of the Dunes Knights of Columbus Assembly 3656 Florence, Oregon Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. 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 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. 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 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 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE GROUP “God Is Life” 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 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. CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD 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 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 FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1st Sunday of each month worship at 10:30 am 2nd-5th Sundays worship at 9am and 10:30am Every Sunday Adult Sunday School at 9am Children and Youth Sunday School at 10:45 AM 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 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) 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 NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC 1424 15th Street •541-991-9398 Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm Tues. Bible Study 7:00pm NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 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 right! It may be painful in the moment, but you will reap the rewards long after it’s all over. • Let Love Be Your Guide Strife isn’t just a 21st centu- ry problem. In fact, the apostle Paul wrote to the early church, encouraging them to avoid strife and stay away from petty arguments. In Philippians 2:2 (AMPC), he writes,“Fill up and complete my joy by living in harmony and being of the same mind and one in purpose, having the same love, being in full accord and of one harmonious mind and intention.” Where there is unity, there is also blessing and anointing (Psalm 133). And God’s Word tells us there is power in agree- ment (Matthew18:19). How- ever, we can’t truly agree and walk in unity if there is bitter- ness, offense, or unforgiveness in our hearts. I can put a big smile on my face and say all the right things, but if I’m still purpose- ly harboring all sorts of nega- tive thoughts and feelings about Dave or a friend, I’m not really walking in love or unity. It’s not just the outside that matters even more important is what’s going on inside. First Corinthians 13:5 (AMPC) tells us that love “is not touchy or fretful or resent- ful; it takes no account of the evil done to it.” Verse 7 goes on to tell us that love believes the best of every person. Wow! Can you imagine what would happen in our rela- tionships if we simply fol- lowed these two verses? I encourage you to truly love the people in your life. Make a decision to stay unified no mat- ter what tries to get between you. Because, after all,“love never fails” (1 Corinthians 13:8). • Seek the Prince of Peace The very best relationship advice I can give you is to develop a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. I encour- age you to spend regular time with him through prayer and by reading and studying his word. As you do, he will literally change you from the inside out, causing you to think differently and act differently. It is only when we receive his peace and his love that we can truly give it away to others! I am so grateful for the peace of God in my life. The Lord has not only changed my rela- tionships, but He has changed me. And He will do the same for you. It is possible to enjoy stable, joyfull, fulfilling rela- tionships. And it all begins with a simple decision to pur- sue peace. FUUF to discuss ‘whitespaces’ of life Sunday, Dec. 4, from 10 until 11 a.m., the Rev. Marcia Pearce will lead the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s worship service titled: Courage to Trust the Space. Rev. Pearce says, “In the printing industry there is an important and expensive commodity called ‘white- space’. It is the unused space between texts and pictures.” Using “whitespace” as a metaphor for life, Pearce will discuss creativity, love and trust as a joyful means to heal the past and prepare for the coming year. The UU Fellowship is located at 87738 Highway 101 at Heceta Beach Road and is wheelchair accessible. Each service concludes with refreshments and a dia- logue circle to explore the questions that come up dur- ing each service. For YouTube videos of past wor- ship services, please visit FUUF’s website at florenceu- uf.org. Also see their Facebook page and call 541-997-2840 with any questions or con- cerns. Spirituali-Tea to meet Monday eve On Monday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. everyone is invited to join a group of friends from varied spiritual paths to dis- cuss a comfort prayer. O God! Refresh and glad- den my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers. I lay all my affairs in thy hand. Thou art my guide and my refuge. I will no longer be sorrow- ful and grieved; I will be a happy and joyful being. The main goal of the Baha’i Faith will always cen- ter around one ultimate aim, 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. 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 Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday. RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) 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 FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 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 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 “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We worship in homes at 11am Sundays Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations. 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 2135 19th St. –- 997-6600 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 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. Voice Your Opinion! Write to: EDITOR@THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM
