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8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL April 22, 2015 F AITH SPECIAL EVENTS METHODIST RUMMAGE SALE – Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church’s annual spring sale features clothing, household items, books, movies, collectibles and more. The church is located at 334 Washington Ave. TRINITY LUTHERAN UPCOMING EVENTS (The big brown church on the corner of Sixth and Quincy. For more information call 942-2373.) Friendship Sunday – April 26 at 10:30 a.m. Designed for the spiritually curious or those looking for a new church home. For more information call 541-942-2373 or visit www.tlcg.com. Garage Sale Benefi t for Community Sharing – Fri, May 8 and Sat, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sale in- cludes hundreds of tomato and pepper plants. All pro- ceeds benefi t Parent Partnership to provide resources needed for creating positive parenting skills. To donate items call 541-942-3933 or 541-942-7308. Ascension Service – Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. The community is invited to a worship service to remember the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven. A free soup supper will be served at 6:15 p.m. The service will be- gin (weather permitting) in the church parking lot. CG FAITH CENTER TEACHING SERIES ON RELATIONSHIPS: Sundays through May 3 Here and Now: “A little bit of Heaven or a Little bit of hell” is the focus of Pastor Isaac Hovet’s new teach- ing series on Sunday mornings in the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. The church is located at 33761 Row River Rd. For more information call 541-942-4851. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HAPPENINGS Free Musical Recital - Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. Features new church organist, Natascha Reich, a graduate student at the University of Oregon from Vi- enna, Austria, on the pipe organ. Pentecost Worship Service – Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m. Includes a Pentecost event during the after-service coffee hour. CALVARY CHAPEL MOVING IN MAY With renovations to the former movie theater in the Village Shopping Center nearing completion, members of Calvary Chapel plan to conclude the fi nal service in their current location at 522 E. Whiteaker Street and then walk in a procession to their new church home. Call 541-942-6842 for details on when it will occur. Victory Country Church has new home BY CINDY WEELDREYER Sentinel Faith Page Editor F or Pastor Barbara Dockery and members of Victory Country Church [VCC], it’s been a long journey. Their 11-year-old dream of having a more perma- nent home has fi nally come true with their recent move into the former Free Methodist Church last month. Dockery said it was an easy transition and adjustment from the Cottage Grove Community Center into their new location at 913 South Sixth St., which was last occupied by HIS Church. “We gratefully appreciated our time at the community center and made many fond memories there: marriages, funerals and baptis- mal services,” Dockery said. “We had many guests who dropped in, including tourists, who came for city information and stayed to enjoy our music, services and, oh yes, our potlucks. Our city is blessed to have such a wonderful facility and staff to meet so many varied needs.” After 91 years, the church need- ed to be refurbished and modern- ized. On a tour of the building Dockery proudly noted aspects of the signifi cant improvements made to meet their needs. VCC members spent four months — and many dollars — to remodel the building fi rst constructed in 1921 with a larger sanctuary add- ed in 1963. “The building and grounds are a landmark in our community,” Dockery said. “We stand in awe at the love, sacri- fi ce and labor that was initially invested in this edifi ce. Our goal is to restore this beautiful House of God to its original honor and glory. With the interior now done, our plans are to repaint the out- side of the building and landscape the grounds this summer.” Born in Murphy, North Caroli- na, Dockery’s traditional southern accent is unmistakable. Her family relocated to the Row River Valley in 1951, where she began second grade at the Culp Creek School. In 1960, she met and began dat- ing Harold Dockery. In 1963, she graduated from Cottage Grove High School and they married in November. Today, they have one daughter and six grandchildren. Faith in God is a constant in Dockery’s family. She began her ministry at Evangel Temple (now Family Praise Center) and worked with every pastor of that church. “In 1972, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and received the baptism of the Holy Spirit,” Dockery recalls. “I was a three-week-old Christian when my pastor asked me to teach the Young Adult Sunday School class, which I did for many years. Soon after receiving my salvation in Christ, I had a personal call to lifelong ministry in a spiritual en- counter with the Holy Spirit at the Brumbaugh Cemetery. It’s been a wonderful experience for me to witness many miracles and see so many lives changed through the power of The Lord.” In 2005, with many churches moving toward a contemporary style of worship, Dockery and others saw a need to preserve the more traditional-style service highlighted by singing favorite old gospel hymns. Dockery describes VCC “as timeless as the Gospel of Christ.” She said they worship with old, time-tested hymns and love the life experiences that inspired them. The choir and musicians use a piano, guitars, banjo, man- dolin, and occasionally other in- struments “to make a joyful noise Victory Country Church Pastor Barbara Dockery said after nearly 11 years meeting in the CG Community Center, church members are happily settling into their new loca- tion in the former Free Methodist Church on South Sixth Street. unto The Lord as everyone joins in.” The church vision is to bring people to Jesus, who will equip them for this life and eternal life. “In this day and age we live in, with wars and rumors of war, with job losses and the breakdown of families and relationships, there are so many who are lost, bro- ken and hopeless,” Dockery ex- plained. “We know and desire to share with them The One who can save, heal, deliver, give hope and empower individuals for a purposeful and abundant life as we travel the path to Heaven. Fol- lowing Jesus is a wonderful and rewarding life.” Dockery said their church doors are open to welcome everyone and to impact the community with the same unconditional, unreserved love and acceptance they have so freely received. Sunday services begin with worship from 10-11 a.m. and Bib- lically based teaching from 11 a.m. to noon. A dedication of the renovated church is planned for later this spring. For more infor- mation call 541-915-0591. WEEKLY EVENTS CHURCH-SPONSORED COMMUNITY DINNERS Mondays – United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. Tuesdays – Trinity Lutheran Church at 5 p.m. Wednesdays – Covered Bridge Church of The Nazarene at 6 p.m. Thursdays – Trinity Lutheran Church at 5 p.m. Fridays – Church of Christ Sixth & Gibbs at 5 p.m. Saturdays – Church of Christ Sixth & Gibbs at 5 p.m. 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. CHURCH OF CHRIST (SIXTH AND GIBBS) YOUTH GROUP MEETING – Sundays 6-8 p.m. Middle and High School stu- dents meet on Sunday evenings to have fun while growing their faith and deepening their rela- tionship with Christ. For more information call 541-942-3822. WEEKDAY MORN- ING COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – Monday-Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. The Cottage Grove United Methodist Church offers a com- munity Bible study two days a week. On Monday mornings en- joy coffee or tea for a 90-minute time of devotional Bible study and discussion. On Tuesday mornings Pastor Jerry Steele shows a video and leads a “Faith Talk.” For more information call 541-942-3033. CAMPUS LIFE CLUB – Mondays 4:30-9 p.m. This Lane County Youth for Christ non-denominational youth outreach program meets during the school year. Cam- pus Life’s weekly club meetings blend food, music, games and a short Bible-based “talk” that ends with a prayer. The “club- house” is located in the game room above Domino’s Pizza [next to the post offi ce]. Middle school students gather from 4:30 – 6 p.m. and high school students meet from 6-9 p.m. Ad- ditional information is available online at www.lcyfc.org/grove or by calling Director Tim Sin- clair at 541-285-4812. AWANA CLUB MEET- INGS - Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. AWANA is a weekly Chris- tian education program for ages three through high school. Host- ed by the Cottage Grove Bible Church, the group meets weekly during the school year. The cost includes the purchase of hand- books and uniforms and dues are 75 cents per week. Children enjoy memorizing Scripture verses, games, Bible lessons and dressing up for special theme nights. More information can be found on the church website: www.cgbible.org. LIVING FAITH YOUTH PROGRAMS – Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Living Faith Assembly’s Youth Ablaze program offers mid-week activities for middle and high school students year- round. An optional dinner be- gins at 5:30 p.m. with youth activities starting at 6:30 p.m. with separate breakout sessions for middle/high school students and fi rst through fi fth grade stu- dents. The church is located on the corner of South 10th Street and Monroe Avenue. For addi- tional information call 541-942- 2612 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 MAY FAITH PAGE The deadline for the next monthly Faith Page is Thursday, May 21 at Noon. Drop off in- formation to the Sentinel offi ce or email it to weeldreyer@aol. com. 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 $5, 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.
