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.
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(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.
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