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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017 Community invited to Christmas celebration COURTESY PHOTO Christmas trees and decorations will be part of this after- noon’s community celebration for the holidays. The community is invited to join Linda Wilcox, owner of Linday’s Christmas Trees, for an evening of Christmas celebra- tion including homemade soups, sandwiches, hot dogs, cookies and more tonight, Dec. 9, from 4 to 8 p.m. Santa will arrive at 4 p.m. and community members can enjoy a campfire, along with s’mores, hot chocolate and candy canes and Christmas music during an old-fashioned holiday celebra- tion. Linda’s Christmas Trees is located at the corner of 37th Street and Highway 101, behind 37th Street Laundry. PREMILLENNIALISM A DEEPER STUDY Countdown to Armageddon?? Let the Bible answer as we invite you to come as we study this and other related topics such as: -Premillenialism: True or False? 5 A 10th annual Siuslaw Awards seeks nominations The 10th annual Siuslaw Awards is fast approaching. The awards banquet, spon- sored by the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place Feb. 7 at the Florence Events Center. This prestigious event rec- ognizes excellence in the local business community by nam- ing recipients for awards in Excellence in Customer Service, Curb Appeal, Nonprofit Achievement, Community Caring, Innovation in Business and the Stu Johnston Business of the Year Award. In addition, two outstanding individuals in the community will be honored with the Future First Citizen Award and the First Citizen Award. The First Citizen Award rec- ognizes an individual who has given selflessly to the commu- nity based on community involvement, leadership and overall community impact. The Future First Citizen Award recognizes a student based on his or her academic success as well as civic involvement and contributions to the community. The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce will also recog- nize an individual or business that has selflessly given of its time and efforts in supporting the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and its efforts with the Distinguished Service Award. Anyone can choose to nomi- nate their own or another busi- ness for the Siuslaw Awards. Applications are available now either at the Florence Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center or online at florencechamber. com. Nominations for business awards must be submitted to the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce by Friday, Dec. 15. First Citizen and Future First Citizen nomination forms will be available at area service clubs starting Monday, Dec. 4, and are due back to the Chamber by Jan. 10, 2018. For more information, call Florence Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-997-3128. PFLAG to hold ‘white elephant’ party PFLAG Florence will add some frivolity at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12 with a “White Elephant” gift exchange. The celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library in Florence, located at 1460 9th Street. “White elephants,” loosely defined, are silly, useless or surprisingly good things peo- ple have in their “I’ll-never- use-this” drawer. Craft items, canned goods or fun-but-not expensive items not to exceed $5 in price can also be in the mix. Participants simply wrap the “white elephant” and have fun as selections are made – and “trading” takes place. For those who can’t bring an item, a few extras will be on hand. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served. PFLAG-Florence is an affil- iate of a national organization with more than 350 chapters and 200,000 members and sup- porters across the United States. PFLAG is the country’s largest organization for par- ents, families, friends, and straight allies united with peo- ple who are lesbian, gay, bisex- ual and transgender. Deadlines for press releases are Mondays and Thursdays by noon. Email them to: Florence Caregiving Support Group meets Dec. 12 Th e Rapture, Th e Great Tribulation, Are You Afraid of the Antichrist? What is the Th ousand Year Reign? Classes to be held at: Florence church of Christ, 1833 Tamarack St. Begins Th urs., Dec.7 at 6:30pm. Contact us at 541-997-3133 or online: churchofchristfl orence.org P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . 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. caregivers around the country and their plight. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Shorewood meeting room, 1451 Spruce St. The community is invited to attend and meet members of the group. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Steve at 541-429-2600. FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Friday Evenings – 6 p.m. SINGSPIRATION You are invited to come and sing your favorite Ole Time Gospel songs. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship & refreshments before we sing. Bay Berry Square is 1.5 miles north of Fred Meyers’ Store 88906 Highway 101 N, Florence, OR (milepost 185N) For Info: Jack - 541-999-8278 + Ron - mccrary9483@gmail.com 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 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 Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD 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. 5:30 pm 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 RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) 2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We worship in homes at 11am Sundays Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations. Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am 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 Parks and Recreation seeks comments on rule change about abandoned cemeteries Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting com- ments on a proposed rule change that would establish a permit to restore, maintain or preserve an abandoned ceme- tery. The proposed rules are a result of House Bill 2516, passed during the 2017 ses- sion. The deadline for public comment on the amendments is Jan. 15, 2018. The proposed rules, devel- oped in consultation with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries, outline the process for entities to apply for permits and permit requirements. OPRD currently offers a grant program for protection, restoration and education of historic cemeteries. Information about the grant program is available at www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/F INASST/Pages/grants.aspx#H istoric_Cemeteries_Grant_Pro gram. The full text is available online at www.oregon.gov/ oprd/RULES/pages/index. aspx. Comments can be made directly there or in writing to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Attn.: Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR 97301; or through e-mail to OPRD.pub- liccomment@oregon.gov. They will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Jan. 15. Anyone wishing to com- ment in person may attend a public hearing at 6 p.m. Jan. 9 in Salem’s North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer Street NE, Room 124A. After reviewing public com- ments, agency staff plan to present a final recommended rule for consideration by the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission at its February 2018 business meet- ing. 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. 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 Caregiving Support Group is open to any- one who gives or receives care. Organizers hope this group will allow people to connect, discuss caregiving issues, find care providers or consumers, and work toward improving caregiving in Oregon This month, the group will view the documentary “Care,” which shows the lives of a few 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. Holiday Open House for the Chicken Coop Fri., Dec. 15, 4-7 Sat., Dec. 16, 12-5 The Chicken Coop 129 Maple Street Florence 541-991-7739 Refreshments, drawings, and fun for everyone! Lots of Christmas gift giving ideas! www.shoppelocal.biz
