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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017 Power of simple prayer W hen you pray, do you have a vague feeling that some- thing is lacking …that there isn’t any power in your prayers? Do you struggle with doubt or fear, or simply lack confidence that God even hears you at all? I used to have feelings like this. It was so frustrating because I didn’t want to waste time, wondering if it was doing any good. After I pray, I want to know that God is working and my prayers are making a differ- ence. It’s easy to complicate our relationship with God and think we have to do certain things a certain way for them to be effective. But I’ve dis- covered that powerful, life- changing, dynamic prayer is amazingly simple! T WO T HINGS W E M UST D O It’s vitally important for us to have faith in God when we pray. Hebrews 11:6 (AMPC) says, “Without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For who- ever would come near to God must believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and dili- gently seek Him.” Ask yourself, “Do I believe God hears me, that He cares about me and wants to be involved in every area of my life?” If we don’t really believe God loves us and wants to help us, we will struggle to have faith in Him. That’s why knowing and experiencing the love of God is critical to developing a pow- erful prayer life. It’s also important to approach God with a sincere heart. James 5:16 says, “The earnest prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available.” A sincere heart is focused on God, trusting that He hears Watch you and will answer. It doesn’t mean you have to cry or raise your voice to pray with sincer- ity; it’s all about the attitude of your heart toward God. Y OU H AVE TO A SK It’s exciting to get the reve- lation that God loves us, cares for us and wants to help us. But we have a part to do in get- ting the things God has for us- we have to ask. James 4:2 says, “…You do not have, because you do not ask.” Now, it’s important to understand that we have to ask for God’s will to be done, not just for the things we think we want or should have. James 4:1 tells us that striv- ing to get what we want based on our carnal or fleshly desires leads to strife and conflicts. This causes us to be jealous, covet what others have and become angry when we can’t obtain the gratification, the contentment and the happiness we are seeking (James 4:2). These verses show us what causes problems in people’s lives. We think we’re unhappy because we don’t have all the stuff we want. But the reality is only God can give us what we’re longing for in our hearts. He alone is the source of righteousness, peace and joy (Romans 14:17). And we will never enjoy life until we learn to abide in Him and trust Him to do what’s best for us. The Key to Praying for God’s Will If you’re not sure whether you’re asking for God’s will in your life (and we all go through times like this), then you need to take time to just abide in Christ. In John 15:7, Jesus says, “If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask what- ever you will, and it shall be done for you.” To abide means to live, dwell and remain; it’s not just spending time with God on Sunday morning and then going through your week doing what you want apart from Him. God wants to do life with us Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday too. As we spend time studying His Word, meditating on the Word, communicating with Him through prayer, and ask- ing Him to fulfill His plans for us, we will know His will in our hearts. It’s an amazing privilege to be able to talk to God. I want to encourage you to come to Him with humility and ask Him for the desires that are in your heart. Tell Him, “Lord, I don’t want any- thing You don’t want me to have. So if this is not Your will, don’t give it to Me. I’m trusting You and want You to be in control of my life.” Pray about everything that’s on your heart and keep it sim- ple. Remember, prayer is sim- ply talking to God, and you can pray anytime, anywhere, all day long …and He will answer. Garden Club offers $500 scholarship “In Search of the Lord’s Way” Sunday, 7:30 AM KMTR Channel 12 The Florence Garden Club is seeking applicants for a schol- arship which awards local adult students pursuing specif- ic technical certifications. The candidate must be over the age of 18 and from the Florence or Mapleton areas. Then visit the Florence church of Christ 1833 Tamarack Florence, Oregon and experience the joy and simplicity of pre-denominational New Testament Worship. (Romans 16:16) The candidate must be pur- suing certification for Watershed Resources Management, Watershed Science, Water Conservation, Water Plant Operator, or other Sustainability/Renewable Energy careers. Applications and informa- tion are available by email request to deettemiller@gmail .com. Deadlines for submitting application are: • Oct. 17 for the Winter 2018 term • Jan. 11, 2018, for the spring 2018 term. Follow us on Bible Study: Sunday, 10:00 am Worship: Sunday, 11:00 am Twitter www.churchofchristfl orence.org @S IUSLAW N EWS J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP WATCH! 3 ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST (3ABN) TV UHF Channel 48. 24 hour Christian TV highlights Bible studies of prophecy, inspira- tional 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. FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 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 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 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer. Sunday Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m. www.FlorenceUUF.org - (541) 997.2840 FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 10:30 on 1st Sunday of each Month 9:00 and 10:30 each following Sunday Adult Classes at 9am; Children’s Sunday School at 10:30m Coff ee Fellowship Following Service 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Preparations for this year’s Oregon Coast Humane Society Christmas Store have been well underway for months, and soon many holiday deco- rations and gifts will begin fill- ing the Christmas Store, 2775 Highway 101, between Domino Pizza and the Verizon store. Set up will begin Monday, Oct. 9, and plenty of Santa helpers are needed to help with unpacking and setting up for display, truck-loads of Christmas wreaths, ornaments, garlands, Christmas trees and gifts for kids and big kids alike. Volunteers to assist shop- pers will also be needed in November when the store opens. Anyone who would like to volunteer and be a part of set- ting up the Christmas Store, or in November assisting shop- pers, is encouraged to stop by any time between Oct. 9 and Oct. 13, between 10 a.m. and 2p.m., or call Director of Development and Christmas Store Manager Danielle Dickson at 541-999-5702 for more information. Additional Christmas Store details will be available soon. 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 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. NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood • 541-991-9398 Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm Corner of 10th & Maple –997-3533 Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections Adult Bible Class, 9:30am on Sundays. Sunday Services, 9am and 10:45am. fl orencecrossroad.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroad.org 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 & Mon. 5pm Pastor Lori Blake www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com 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. 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 FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We worship in homes at 11am Sundays Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations. Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday. RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. 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 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 FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 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 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. 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. Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. OCHS C HRISTMAS S TORE RETURNS IN N OVEMBER 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 To be included in this directory contact the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence. Spirituali-Tea will celebrate Baha’i Holy Day Monday This Monday, Oct 9, begin- ning at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to join a group that enjoys finding the common ground in diverse spiritual thoughts and paths. This year, in mid-October, the Báhá’ís of Florence will be holding the 200th year anniversary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh. The Holy Day mark the happiest and most festive time for Bahá’is. The Baha’i community is invites friends, neighbors and acquaintances to come and take part in the celebration. In anticipation of Monday evening, Spirituali-Tea will, for the second week, be focused on the life and teach- ings of these two events. 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, as well as those shared by the group. For more information call Suzanne Mann-Heintz at 541- 590-0779. ‘Loving neighbors, ourselves’ focus of next UU meeting Rev. Dr. Ruth Miller will lead the Florence Unitarian Universalist worship service on Sunday, Oct. 8, from 10 to 11 a.m. The title of Miller’s talk will be “Loving Our Neighbors as Ourselves.” Miller will explore the fol- lowing questions in the con- text of our current socio-polit- ical climate, with some point- ers for getting through it. “Love. What is it? What does it mean? What does it take to love our neighbors? What does it take to love our- selves?” asks Miller. “In a world where most of what sells separates us from others, can we begin to overcome the pressure?” The UU Fellowship, 87738 Highway 101 at Heceta Beach Road, is wheelchair accessi- ble. For more information, visit www.florenceuuf.org, or call 541-997-2840. Voice your opinion! Submit letters to: Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com. 5 A
