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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017 Free nine-week series to discuss life of Jesus FUUF invites community A weekly New Testament seminar began Thursday and will continue each Thursday until March 9. The class will include The Life of Jesus the Messiah as a Jew, both his ministry and early life. Bibles will be provided and class discussion will be encouraged. The public is invited to this free course. “The life of Christ is a con- troversial topic,” said instructor Joel Marks. “These seminars will give depth and meaning to understanding the life of Jesus.” Marks has done post-gradu- ate work in health science, pub- lic administration and was an Adjunct Professor of American History at Southern Oregon University for the Osher Long Life Institute program. The next seminar is Thursday, Jan. 19, at the LDS to discuss ‘Lord’s prayer’ The worship service at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF) Sunday, Jan. 15, from 10 to 11 a.m., will be led by Rev. Marcia Pearce. Her topic will be under- standing ancient Aramaic prayer. “The Lord’s Prayer is per- haps the most famous prayer in the Western world,” said Pearce. “Even those who declare an antagonism to for- mal religion are very likely able to recite it from memory. “But how many people have any idea what it really means?” Pearce will discuss what Jesus meant to convey to his students when He taught this prayer in his native tongue of Aramaic. “What fullness of meaning is communicated by these familiar English words?” asks Pearce, who will share the prayer in Aramaic and offer its literal translation, along with her understanding of the eight attunements or affirmations. The UU Fellowship is locat- ed at 87738 Highway 101, at Heceta Beach Road, and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit the FUUF website at www. florenceuuf.org, or call 541- 997-2840. COURTESY PHOTO Joel Marks speaks at the opening seminar Thursday night on the life of Jesus. Church at corner of of Munsel Lake and North Fork roads. Seminars are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Thursday. Buying or Selling? I can help. For more information, call Marks at 541-840-0620. Healthy living the way god designed it Do you know that God is interested in every area of your life? The truth is He cares about every single thing that concerns you, and He wants every bit of you to be whole and healthy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (AMPC) it says, “May the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through, separate you from profane things, make you pure and wholly consecrat- ed to God; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved sound and complete and found- blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” This verse shows us that we can be “wholly consecrated to God,” and He wants our spirit, soul and body to “be preserved sound and complete.” Jesus came to heal you and make you whole. He died so your sins could be forgiven and you could be made whole in your spirit, soul and body (Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 19:10; John 10:10). God created us as tri-part beings: we are a spirit, we have a soul and we live in a body. One function of our spirit is the conscience; it’s the part of us that receives revelation from God. The soul is made up of our mind, will and emotions, and our body is the “house” we live in. It’s easy to think that God is only interested in spiritual things, but all three parts of our being are important to Him. We can be sound, spiritually born again and on our way to Heaven, but God wants more for us than that. Jesus didn’t come so we could just make it through this life and get to Heaven. He wants us to enjoy the journey, too! I remember years ago when I was going to church regularly and had received Christ as my Savior, but so much of my life was a mess! I really loved God, but I didn’t love my life. I looked like I had it all together on the outside, but there was a lot of pain and dys- function on the inside of me that people didn,t know about. It was an amazing revelation when I saw in God’s Word that He cares about how we think, talk, our finances, our relation- ships, and that He has a plan and purpose for every single one of us. God wants our lives to be good! It took time and a deter- mined decision on my part to study the Word and believe God’s promises were for me, but I’m no longer a miserable Christian and can honestly say today that I am much healthier and enjoy the life God has given me. The best way to begin pursu- ing better health is by pursuing a deeper relationship with Jesus, because if your spirit is not healthy and right with God, then the other areas of your life can’t become completely whole either. Psalm 63:5 says, “My whole being shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips.” And Psalm 63:8 gives us the key to complete satisfaction: “My whole being follows hard after You and clings closely to You; Your right hand upholds me.” So if we want to be fully satisfied, we have to follow hard after Jesus! In any area of life, you’ll get out of it what you put into it. It’s foolish to think you can have a close walk with God if you don’t spend time with Him on a regular basis, or the only time you talk to Him is when you’re in trouble. Being a victorious Christian is not just a Sunday morning event. And God wants to have a personal, intimate, ongoing relationship with you. Romans 12:1 says to “make a decisive dedication of your bodies presenting all your members and faculties as a liv- ing sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reason- able (rational, intelligent) serv- ice and spiritual worship.” In other words, we need to Baha’i to honor Martin Luther King, discuss his legacy On Monday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to join a group from varied spiri- tual paths to participate in hon- oring Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s dream was about acquiring the kind of wealth that is invulnerable to market forces or the changes in life. His dream was about becoming rich in love and jus- tice in our personal lives and in the nation. In the words of ‘Abdu’l- Baha, head of the Baha’i Faith from 1892-1921, “Strive, therefore, to create love in the hearts in order that they may become glowing and radiant. When that love is shining, it will permeate other hearts even as this electric light illu- mines its surroundings. Economic questions are most interesting; but the power which moves, controls and attracts the hearts of men is the love of God.” 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. For more information or directions to the meeting, call 541-590-0779. www.TheSiuslawNews.com dedicate our entire being to God... to be passionate for Him and seek Him with ALL of our heart. As you pursue greater health, I want to encourage you to start by dedicating (or reded- icating) your entire life to Jesus. Spend time in prayer each day, study the Bible and dis- cover for yourself what it means to have an intimate rela- tionship with Jesus and be full of the life of God. Remember that life in Christ is a lifelong journey, and learn- ing to be completely dedicated to Him is a process. But as you make progress little by little each day, your life will get more and more exciting because following the plan God has for you is the only way you will be satisfied in your whole being. Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. Tim Sapp Owner / Principal Broker 541 999-8230 Dunewood Dr #75 – Seller Financing on this 2.2 acre lot overlooking pristine wet- lands and dunes. $85,000. #1721- 9028640 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Deadlines for press releases and news items are by noon Mondays and Thursdays. Email them to: P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . 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 Th ursday 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 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 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 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. 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, Th ursday 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 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. 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
