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8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL March 25, 2015 F AITH Calvary Chapel celebrates 16 years and a new location BY CINDY WEELDREYER Sentinel Faith Page Editor E aster Sunday is a special day for Christians world- wide, and for members of Cal- vary Chapel Cottage Grove, it has an added signifi cance. On ‘Resurrection’ Sunday in 1999, Calvary Chapel Cottage Grove [CCCG] began welcoming Christ-seekers under the leader- ship of Pastor Jeff Smith in the former Lane Community Col- lege building on Fifth and Wash- ington. There were 25 people in that Easter Sunday service, a mix of local residents and sup- porters from his home church. Smith was sent by Pastor Jon Courson from the Applegate Christian Fellowship in Jack- sonville, Ore. to plant a church here. In the last 15 years, CCCG has now planted Calvary’s in four more Oregon communi- ties: Burns, Elkton, LaPine and Lebanon. Through the years, as mem- bership grew, the congrega- tion relocated several times. In 2002, it moved into its current location at 522 E. Whiteaker Ave. The building was origi- nally the Smith Funeral Chapel. After it closed and merged into today’s Smith-Lund-Mills Fu- neral Chapel, the building was partitioned into sections. Some former tenants included the “Steps of Faith” bookstore and the Cottage Grove Garbage Ser- vice. Eventually, CCCG grew into the entire facility and still needed more room. The existing sanctuary’s maximum seating is 160, which divides the members into two Sunday morning services at 9:30 and 10:45. When fi lled to capac- ity, members say the low ceiling makes the room stuffy and con- photo by Cindy Weeldreyer Pastor Jeff Smith stands in Calvary Chapel's new sanc- tuary in the Village Shopping Center's former movie theater. The expected occupancy day is Sunday, May 3. fi ning. Another limiting factor is the lack of onsite parking and more room for children’s class- rooms. To alleviate these restrictions other locations were explored. In January, 2014, Campbell Property Management of Eu- gene (the Village Shopping Center’s new owners) contacted Smith and invited the church to move into the former movie the- ater and Plaza Cleaners building. The lease contract was signed last August and renovation work began in September. According to Smith the new location feels bigger, but it’s re- ally not. “Our current location has lots of wasted hallway space con- necting each area,” he noted. “In the new building every square inch is maximized to create an independent kids’ wing, offi ces and bigger bathrooms. The new sanctuary offers spacious square footage with 18-foot ceilings, improved lighting and sound, and will seat about 250 people.” “Our recent growth will still require two services -- and that’s a good problem to have. We’re especially happy to now have adequate parking for them,” Smith added. Church member Kyle Kishen serves as the project’s general contractor. The church por- tion of the renovation costs are expected to reach $150,000- $200,000. Campbell paid for the big-ticket items: fi re sprinklers, a brand new roof, a new heating/ ventilation system and offered 18 months of free rent. “It’s been an exciting adven- ture for all of us,” Smith said. “Gifted church members have volunteered close to 700 labor hours for a savings of $35,000 in labor costs. They’ve knocked out walls, put up new walls and doorways, added a wood and stone theme and used a whole lot of paint.” The theater’s former lobby serves as the main offi ce and the former Plaza Cleaners is now the Children’s wing. Artist Amanda Hinkle, who leads the Children’s Program, has painted the walls in bright colors fea- turing Scripture verses. In the sanctuary, the stage is along the north wall. The building’s south side includes the main entrance, a spacious lobby, a coffee bar — and plenty of onsite parking. Each summer, CCCG holds monthly outdoor services in Coiner Park to worship togeth- er, to share the good news and offer baptisms and to feed any- one who comes. The original goal was to hold the fi rst wor- ship service in the new building on Easter Sunday and celebrate the church’s 16th anniversary. The new date for occupancy is now May 3. “Prayer and patience have played a key role in guiding us here, and we will get in there when the time is right,” Smith said. “I want Calvary Chapel to be a place for all people to come and allow Jesus Christ to change them from the inside out. Our focus is to simply teach The Bible simply from genera- tion to generation to train and provide a deeper understanding of the whole of Scripture and to see evidence of Jesus Christ from Genesis to Revelation.” For additional information call the church offi ce at 541- 942-6842 or visit the church website: www.cgcalvary.org. CHURCH BRIEFS BAHA’I FAITH TEA AND PRAYERS Local gatherings are hosted by members of the Baha’i Faith in selected Cottage Grove sites and neighborhood homes. For additional information about the Baha’i Community call Jacque- line at 541-556-1286 or Brenda at 541-514-9607. To hear a daily recorded uplifting Baha’i verse call 541-531-8449. MOTHERS OF PRE- SCHOOLERS [MOPS] - Second and fourth Thursday mornings Calling all Moms… MOPS and MOPSNEXT meets twice a month at First Baptist Church from 9-11:15 a.m. to support moms with children from infan- cy to school age students. Child- care is provided. More informa- tion is available on Facebook under Cottage Grove MOPS or call 541-942-8242. rational programming with a Christian world-view. All genres of Christian music are inter- spersed with community infor- mation, local church news, and devotional readings. Host Cindy Weeldreyer invites you to tune in and become part of KNND’s Sunday Morning Light family. Listener line: 541-942-5548. SUNDAY MORNING LIGHT WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAM Each Sunday morning from 7-10 a.m. KNND 1400-AM provides three hours of inspi- WEEKLY WORSHIP DIRECTORY The Sentinel prints a weekly worship directory to provide greater awareness of the diversi- ty of our local faith community. If you want your specifi c in- formation available to Sentinel readers each week, please call 942-3325 for more information. [If you have a listing please verify the weekly information is current.] DEADLINE FOR APRIL FAITH PAGE The deadline for the next monthly Faith Page is Thursday, April 16 at noon. Drop off in- formation to the Sentinel offi ce or email it to weeldreyer@aol. com. SPECIAL EVENTS!!! ST. ANDREWS LENTEN SERVICE – Wednesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. A Stations of The Cross obser- vance is offered to the com- munity tonight at 5:30 p.m. The church is located at 1301 W. Main St. TLC HOSTS “MESSIAH IN THE PASS- OVER” – Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. Tonight, Trinity Lutheran Church presents “Messiah in The Passover.” The event fea- tures a vivid and exciting dem- onstration showing how Jesus Christ fulfi lled the ancient feast of Passover and helps the Jew- ish and Christian communities better understand their common heritage. The church is located on the corner of South Sixth and Quincy Avenue. For more info call 541-942-2373. METHODIST EASTER EVENTS This Sunday, March 29, Pas- tor Jerry Steele concludes his Lenten sermon series “Facing Fear” at the 10 a.m. worship service. On Thursday, April 2, the church presents a Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday, April 5, the worship service features special music and Scripture readings. The church is located at 334 Washington Ave. PRESBYTERIAN HOLY WEEK EVENTS The community is invited to participate in the following Easter activities. The church is located on the corner of Adams Avenue and South Third Street. Palm Sunday Service on March 29 at 10 a.m. (with sustainably grown palm leaves) Good Fri- day Service on April 3 at 3 p.m. The service will be Taize-style with meditative music, prayers and scripture readings. Easter Sunday Worship Service on April 5 begins at 10 a.m. It is followed by an Easter Brunch at 11:15 and an Easter Egg Hunt in the church garden at 11:45. CHURCH OF CHRIST ON GIBBS EASTER SERVICES The community is invited to a Good Friday Worship Night on April 3 at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday Services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. that includes a breakfast meal for each service. The church is located on the corner of Sixth and Gibbs Avenue. TRINITY LUTHERAN HOLY WEEK EVENTS The community is invited to participate in the follow- ing Easter services at Trinity Lutheran Church, located on the corner of Quincy Avenue and South Sixth Street. Maundy Thursday Communion Ser- vice on April 2 at 7 p.m. Good Friday Service of Darkness on April 3 at 7:30 p.m. will conclude the 6-week Lenten Study of “The Body of Christ” Sunday Sunrise Service on April 5, at 6:47 a.m. Festival Service begins at 10:30 a.m. COMMUNITY EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Cha- pel hosts a community sunrise Easter service at the Fir Grove Cemetery at 7 a.m. The event features music and a message highlighting the signifi cance of Jesus Christ’s resurrection and His promised return to Earth. The cemetery is located on the west side of town just off W. Main Street. The event will be broadcast live on KNND-1400 AM. CG FAITH CENTER OF- FERS THREE EASTER SERVICES Pastor Isaac Hovet and members of the Cottage Grove Faith Center invite the community to join them for one of their three services on Easter Sunday. LUTHERANS HOST EMERGENCY AWARE- NESS COFFEE – Sunday, April 12 at 11:45 a.m . The community is invited to come and learn about personal preparedness. Information will be distributed. Supplies will be displayed and a drawing will be held. Trinity Lutheran Church is the big brown church on the corner of South 6th Street and Quincy Avenue. THE LION KING FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH @ 6:30PM At the Riverside Church Community Church of God 1255 South River Road $3 per person or $10 for Family of 4 or more Popcorn and Soda available for $1 each W orship D irectory 6th & Gibbs Church of Christ 195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822 Pastor: Aaron Earlywine Youth & Families Pastor: Seth Bailey Services: 9am and 10:30am Christian Education Nursery for pre-k - 3rd Grade www.6thandgibbs.com Calvary Baptist Church 77873 S 6th St • 541-942-4290 Pastor: Riley Hendricks Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 11:00am The Journey: Sunday 5:00pm Praying Thru Life: Wednesday 6:00pm Calvary Chapel Cottage Grove 522 E Whitaker • 541-942-6842 Pastor: Jeff Smith Two Services on Sun: 9am & 10:45am Wednesday Service 6:45 pm Child Care 10:45am Service Only Youth Group Bible Study: Wed. 6:45 pm & Sat. 6 pm www.cgcalvary.org Center for Spiritual Living Cottage Grove 700 Gibbs Ave (Community Center) Rev. Bobby Lee Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m. Info: 541-767-0182 (Mrs. “T”) Church of Christ 420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 Sunday Service: 10:30am Cottage Grove Bible Church 1200 East Quincy Avenue 541-942-4771 Pastor:Bob Singer Worship 8:30am, 11am Sunday School:9:45am YouthGroup Mondays 6:30pm AWANA age 3-8th Grade, Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm www.cgbible.org Cottage Grove Faith Center 33761 Row River Rd. • 541-942-4851 Lead Pastor: Isaac Hovet www.cg4.tv Sunday Service: 9am and 11am Full Childrenʼs Ministry available Delight Valley Church of Christ 33087 Saginaw Rd. East 541-942-7711 Pastor: Bob Friend Two Services: 9am - Classic in the Chapel 10:30am - Contemporary in the Auditorium First Baptist Church 301 S 6th St 541-942-8242 Pastor: Steve Johnson Sunday School: 9:30am Worship: 11:00am Come Worship with us First Presbyterian Church 3rd and Adams St • 541-942-4479 Pastor: Rev. Bruce Cameron Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:00am www.cgpresbynews.com Grove Community Church 77820 Mosby Creek Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-0123 Pastor: Bryan Parsons Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery: Infant - Pre-K Kidʼs Church: K to 5th grade Hope Fellowship United Pentecostal Church 100 S. Gateway Blvd. • 541-942-2061 Pastor: Dave Bragg Worship: 11:00am Sunday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday www.hopefellowshipupc.com “FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE” Living Faith Assembly 467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612 Pastor Rulon Combs Sunday School All Ages 9am Worship & Childrenʼs Church 10:30 am “The Bridge” Saturday Evening Service 6:00pm Youth ABLAZE: Wednesday 6:30pm Childrenʼs Breakout Class: Wednesday 6:30pm Non-Denominational Church of Christ 1041 Pennoyer Ave * 541-767-0447 Preachers: Tony Martin & Robert Evans Sunday Bible Study:10:00am Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm www.pennoyeravecoc.com Old Time Gospel Fellowship 103 S. 5th Street • 541-942-4999 Pastor: Herb Carson Sunday Service: 10:00am Sunday Bible Study: 6:00pm We sing the old time hymns. Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Philip Benizi Catholic Churches 1025 N. 19th St. 541-942-3420 / 541-942-4712 Pastor: Roy L. Antunez, S.J. Euch. Liturgies; Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 10:30am St. Philip Benizi, Creswell: 552 Holbrock Lane • 541-895-8686 Sunday: 8:30am St. Andrews Episcopal Church 1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050 Rev. Lawrence Crumb “Church with the fl ags.” Worship: Sunday 10:30am All Welcome Seventh-day Adventist Church 820 South 10th Street 541-942-5213 Pastor: Kevin Miller Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40 am Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 6:45 pm Trinity Lutheran Church 6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373 Pastor: James L. Markus Sunday School & Adult Education 9:15am Sunday Worship 10:30am Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur 5:00pm TLC Groups trinitylutherancottagegrove.com United Methodist Church 334 Washington • 541-942-3033 Pastor:Jerry Steele Worship: 10:00am Adult & Sunday School: 9:00am Comm. Dinner (Adults $3, Kids Free) Mon. 5-6:30pm cottagegroveumc.org “VICTORY” Country Church 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Pastor: Barbara Dockery Worship Service: 10:00am Message: 11:00am “WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES” Our Worship Directory is a weekly feature in the newspaper. If your congregation would like to be a part of this directory, please contact the Cottage Grove Sentinel at 541-942-3325.