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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017 Don’t dread Sometimes life can be diffi- cult, and every day is not going to be filled with good news or things we like to do. But the truth is, God never intends for us to be miserable or have “a horrible day,” even when things aren't going our way. He wants us to expect good things and stay full of hope, regardless of our circum- stances. And here are two words that will help you to do it: Don’t dread. When you dread something, it simply means you’re expect- ing to have an unpleasant expe- rience, which is the exact oppo- site of hope. Without even realizing it, I think a lot of people dread their way through the day. We dread going to work, rush-hour traf- fic, doing the dishes, doing laundry, cutting the grass, gro- cery shopping, cooking dinner, and on and on. When we live this way, dread steals our joy and ruins our day. We also experience dread when we worry about things that might happen, especially when it comes to things we can't control or do anything about anyway. Instead, we can choose to stay happy and trust God take care of them. In every situation, we need to have an attitude that says, “I can do whatever I need to do through Christ, and I’m not going to stop enjoying my life, regardless of what is happen- ing. I may not have planned for this to happen, but I know God can work everything out for my good.” For example, my husband, Dave, used to get debilitating migraine headaches. If you’ve ever had one, you know how it goes: the headache comes on little by little, and when it first begins, you naturally begin to dread it and think, Here it comes again! One day the Lord spoke to Dave’s heart and said, “When you feel those headaches com- ing on, don’t dread them. You can enjoy your life anyway.” Romans 8:37 says, “Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us” (AMPC). To be more than a conqueror means that before you ever get a problem, you already know that whatever comes your way, you can overcome it through Christ. You live with confidence that God loves you no matter what and He will never leave you nor forsake you. When you have this kind of relationship with Christ, you aren’t constantly afraid of bad news or dreading things that may happen that aren’t in your plan. When the unexpected happens or you’re disappoint- ed, you aren’t devastated by it because “amid all these things,” you have peace and joy — you don’t have to wait until they are over to enjoy your life! So, Dave started practicing what the Lord showed him. When a migraine would come on, he’d say, “Nope, I’m not going to dread it — I’m going to enjoy my life.” Not long after, he stopped getting the headaches altogether. Start with the small stuff Overcoming dread often begins with the little things in life. I remember years ago when I was quite good at play- ing “the martyr” when it came to doing housework. I would often walk around the house in a huff, mumbling things like, “Well, everyone around here expects me to do everything. Dave goes out and plays golf and the kids make messes. I just cook their meals and clean their dishes and do their laundry. I want to know who cares about me!” The truth was no one was forcing me to do those things. I chose to do them because I love my family. However, I rarely enjoyed myself because I was so determined to have a nega- tive attitude. Sound familiar? Your situa- tion may not be about house- work, but we’re all tempted to feel sorry for ourselves and dread something at one time or another. I encourage you to play “The Glad Game.” It works like this: When you’re faced with a neg- ative situation, choose on pur- pose to look at the potential good. For instance, if you get stuck in traffic, say, “I’m moving slow and running behind, but maybe God is protecting me from an accident that would have occurred if I was going faster.” Even if it’s something as important as losing a job, you can choose to shift your focus to the positive and say, “I may be out of work, but now I have an opportunity for God to pro- vide me with a better job than I had before!” The Bible says, “The Lord [earnestly] waits [expecting, looking, and longing] to be gra- cious to you... that He may have mercy on you and show loving-kindness to you...” (Isaiah 30:18 AMPC). Approach each day with a positive attitude and you will find joy in every part of life. Episcopal Church welcomes new pastor St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 2135 19th St., wel- comed the Reverend Dr. Carroll J. Marohl as its new interim vicar. Pastor Marohl and his wife, Cynthia, come to Florence from Sioux Falls, S.D. Marohl is a retired pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. His assign- ment to the Florence congrega- tion demonstrates the mutual support and sharing of min- istries between the Episcopal and Lutheran churches. Marohl follows the ministry of Mother Georgia DuBose, who left St. Andrew for anoth- er parish last fall. The position of “interim” vicar is designated as an inten- tional time of transition between pastors. It is a time of discernment during which the congregation re-examines its mission, ministry and the needs of the local congregation as it contemplates and prepares for its new pastor or priest. Marohl received his educa- tion at Concordia Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. He served his internship among the Northern Cheyenne in Cynthia, are the parents of three sons and the grandparents of seven grandchildren. Their second son, Andrew, is the middle school principal at the Siuslaw Middle School. Worship times at St. Andrew are at 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each Sunday, as well as on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated at all worship experiences. All persons are welcomed to attend. COURTESY PHOTO New St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Reverend Dr. Carroll J. Marohl with the church’s new sign. Lame Deer, Mont. His first assignment was as Evangelistic Missionary among the Enga peoples in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. After serving in the bush for three years, the bishop of the church assigned him to St. Timoti Luteran Seminary to develop the Department of Old Testament Studies. Marohl has also served con- gregations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana and Minnesota, most- ly in the role of redeveloping congregations who may have fallen on hard times or lost sight of what it is God has called them to do. Marohl and his wife, Religious science topic at next FUUF meeting The Religious Science technique of Spiritual Treatment for the purposes of healing or better living will be the subject of Rev. Dr. Marcia Pearce’s talk on Sunday, April 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fell- owship (FUUF). The presentation will be titled: Spiritual Mind Treatment. Pearce said “Every one of us are unwitting practitioners of the art. We just don’t rec- ognize what we’re doing. We need to understand and do it right.” The UU Fellowship, a sanctuary for these challeng- ing times, 87738 Highway 101 at Heceta Beach Road, is wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit www.florenceuuf.org or call 541-997-2840. Nurses Call Community Meeting Nurses are the heart of Florence’s health care system. To provide the care our community counts on, nurses at Peace Harbor Medical Center need a new, fair contract that puts patients first. Join local nurses and community leaders to learn what we need to do to secure our communities’ long-term health. Community Meeting April 4, 2017 6 – 7:30 p.m. Florence Senior Center 1570 Kingwood St. Florence, OR Light refreshments will be provided. All ages welcome. Explore Florence’s beautiful new senior center! Bahai’ to discuss the world beyond on Monday On Monday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to join a group of friends from varied spiritual paths to dis- cuss The World Beyond. The soul does not die; it endures everlastingly. When the human body dies, the soul is freed from ties with the physical body and the sur- rounding physical world and begins its progress through the spiritual world. Bahai’s understand the spir- itual world to be a timeless and placeless extension of our own universe and not some physi- cally remote or removed place. Entry into the next life has the potential to bring great joy. Bahaullah likened death to the process of birth. He explains: “The world beyond is as dif- ferent from this world as this world is different from that of the child while still in the womb of its mother.” Please bring information you may have about this sub- ject. 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 meeting will be held at 857 Seventh St. For more information call Suzanne Mann-Heintz at 541- 590-0779. 240 HOURS Is your family prepared? If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 240 hours. Get your emergency car kit started with these essentials: ❑ Always have at least one half tank of gas ❑ First aid kit ❑ Class ABC fi re extinguisher ❑ Radio and fresh batteries ❑ Nonperishable food in coffee can ❑ Bottled water ❑ Tool kit ❑ Blankets or sleeping bags ❑ Short rubber hose for siphoning ❑ Jumper cables ❑ Waterproof matches and candles ❑ Refl ectors and fl ares ❑ Flashlight with fresh batteries ❑ Paper and pencil maps ❑ Towel, plastic bags, medications This message brought to you by the West Lane Emergency Operations Group. www.wleog.org IDENTIFY • PREPARE • SURVIVE E E R F Jumpstart Your Health! Annual Community Health Fair APRIL 7-8-9 FLORENCE EVENTS CENTER Meet and talk with experts! FRIDAY, APRIL 7, NOON-5 P.M HELPFUL, INFORMATIVE EXHIBITS! Get answers from a variety of exhibitors offering valuable information on health related services, products, and trends for women, men, seniors, kids…even pets! Lots of door prizes too! CPR/ First Aid/AED class. Mental health fi rst aid overview class. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, NOON-5 P.M. FREE SEMINARS—MEET THE EXPERTS! Choose from a wide variety of insightful 30-minute seminars beginning at 1:00 with relevant, easy-to-use tips for a healthy new you! Topics include diet, nutrition, exercise, mental health, battling disease. Dr. Betlinski will lead a mental health fi rst aid certifi cation class from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Requires $20 materials fee. SUNDAY, APRIL 9 5K (3.1 mi.) FUN RUN/WALK 9:00 A.M On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Entry forms available through lindasveggies@gmail. com. $20 adults, $15 kids under 18. Supports SAPPSA—Siuslaw Area Partnership To Prevent Substance Abuse. JUMPSTART KIDS’ HEALTH FAIR! NOON-5:00 P.M. Obstacle course, bouncy house, interactive learning games, and tips to live healthfully to 100! Explore the Western Lane Ambulance District ambulance and Siuslaw Valley Fire District fi retruck! -HEALTHY FREE HEART LUNCHES eople! t 100 p r fi rs …at noon fo nt ater Restaura Fri.: Bridgew h st Churc Sat.: Adventi Sun.: Subway FREE CLASS CPR/First Aid/AED Adult certifi cation course by Western Lane Ambulance instructors (Friday 1:00 to 5:00) for fi rst 20 to register by e-mail: lindasveggies@gmail.com. Jonathan Betlinski M.D. MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID Join Jonathan Betlinski, M.D., of the Department of Psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University from 1:00 to 5:00 Sat. & Sun. for this workshop leading to a national certifi cation. Topics include what to look for and how to respond in a mental health emergency, plus fi rst aid for mental health, depression, substance abuse, anxiety, and psychosis. There is a $20 fee for books and materials. Pre-registration is recommended by e-mailing lindasveggies@gmail.com Lane Bloodmobile Blood Drive NOON-5:00 P.M. Jumpstart Your Yo Health is presented by the Florence Seventh-day Adventist Church and underwritten by The Korando Dental Group.
