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8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL August 26, 2015 F AITH Faith Center hires new youth pastor Special events! BY CINDY WEELDREYER Sentinel Faith Page Editor MOPS OPEN HOUSE AND RAF- FLE FUNDRAISER – Today from 6-8 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Come learn more about the local chapter of Mothers of Preschoolers and help support the program. Calvary Cha- pel is located at 1447 Hwy 99 in the Vil- lage Shopping Center. For more infor- mation visit Facebook: Cottage Grove MOPS. SPECIAL FULL GOSPEL CHURCH SERVICE – Sunday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. at CG Community Center Guest speaker Pastor Jairus Sathiana- than speaks about the prophetic healing ministry of William Branham and liv- ing by every word of God in the CG Community Center Reception Hall. For more information call Dan Holt at 541-946-1445. FREE MANIFEST CONCERT— Monday, Aug 31, 7 p.m. at Bohemia Park Amphitheater Manifest, an award winning Christian Rock/Rap/HipHop artist, has toured internationally and performed at Billy Graham events. A Northwest Chris- tian University-based band will open this youth outreach event, sponsored by Living Faith Assembly’s Youth 180 program. Concessions will be avail- able. For more information call 541- 942-2612. GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP - Sundays from 2-4 p.m. (Sept. 13 – Nov. 15) For those who have lost a loved one and are ready to begin a journey from mourning to joy, a new Grief Share sup- port group begins Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. The two-hour long Sunday after- noon sessions are hosted at the Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 E Gibbs Ave. Cottage Grove. The nine-week se- ries involves topical videos, a personal study guide and small group discus- sion. If you have questions, concerns or would like to register please call Car- oll Ingraham 541-914-8283 or Robyn Thomas at 1-830-613-4077. I t’s quite a journey from Sweet Home to an African town in Uganda and then to Cottage Grove. For Colton Emmert, Cottage Grove Faith Center’s new youth pastor, it’s been quite an adven- ture following the Holy Spirit’s leading. The next big step in that journey is walking down the aisle with his soon-to-be bride on Sept 5. The 25-year-old was born and raised in the cen- tral Willamette Valley rural community of Sweet Home. He graduated in the Class of 2008 and con- tinued his education studying business and psychol- ogy at Linn-Benton Community College. His desire to serve Jesus Christ took him over the mountain to a Bend church to serve two years as an intern in the Children and Youth ministries at Journey Church. Journey Church supports The City Church in the city of Luzira, Uganda. Last summer, Emmert was part of a team Journey sent to develop a stronger re- lationship with this church and its community. The team’s mission was to work with locals to proclaim courtesy photo the Gospel and bring the hope of Jesus to more Colton Emmert and fi ance Marissa Nichol- people by facilitating a week-long youth basketball son came to Cottage Grove in June. camp. It was a trip that transformed his life. “The intensity of a short term mission trip can lead to a mountain peak effect. It could be very several times before I had a formal interview. Fol- easy to return to your everyday life after returning lowing the interview Marissa and I agreed we loved from a mission trip,” Emmert said. “My fi rst trip to the atmosphere here, both within the church and in Uganda inspired change in my life and opened my the community, and we felt called to come to Cot- tage Grove.” heart to the call of God in my life.” He began his new job in June and hit the ground While at Journey he met Marissa Nicholson who running by taking 30 youth to summer camp last was a volunteer at a fundraiser for the 2014 trip. They began dating, fell in love and became engaged. month. As youth pastor his duties are to encourage When an opportunity arose earlier this year to return middle and high school students to develop a per- to Uganda, to serve as Christian education/English sonal relationship with Jesus. “My goals are to create an atmosphere where teachers for three months at a Christian school and orphanage, the young couple eagerly took it. Upon kids feel comfortable to come as they are and to returning to Oregon in March, Emmert began look- have fun as they build their faith in Christ,” Em- ing for a job and they began planning their early mert said. “Faith Center hasn’t had a youth pastor on staff for several years, which gives me the op- September wedding in Terrabone. “Building relationships is very important to me,” portunity to start fresh.” Some of the students are engaged now painting Emmert said. “I met Isaac (Faith Center Pastor) and remodeling the youth room. The youth meet- ings for Middle and High School students will be Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning the second week of September. The midweek meeting will be powered by pizza and begins with several fun ice- breaker games that help kids get to know each other better. After a time of praise and worship singing, Emmert offers a devotional message before divid- ing into small groups. Today’s youth culture strongly embraces person- al expression and technology. Emmert knows he needs to makes the church relevant to today’s youth by helping them get rid of preconceived notions of what a church youth group should be. “I want kids to know they don’t have to look a certain way to attend our youth group or our church,” Emmert said. “I want to continue Faith Center’s commitment to integrate the youth with the entire congregation. We want to reach out to the un-churched in our community with the love of Jesus Christ and help them understand how much God loves them.” The couple enjoys outdoor activities and consid- ers the local lakes, rivers and great camping spots part of the perks that go with the new position. “We love Cottage Grove’s small town feel and the people are very friendly and supportive,” he said. “I grew up in a small town similar in size to Cottage Grove, yet I’m impressed there as always something happening here.” Pastor Isaac Hovet believes Emmert is a good fi t for the church and the community. Hovet is im- pressed with how quickly Emmert has embraced the position and believes he will be effective in mentoring middle and high school students through the challenges of this new school year and nurtur- ing their faith in Christ. “It is really exciting to experience God’s provi- sion for Cottage Grove Faith Center and his provi- sion for Colton,” Hovet said. “We are a great church for Colton to grow into his ministry calling and si- multaneously he is providing wonderful leadership for our students!” Change your approach and give your soul a vacation! O ne of the most comforting scriptures in the Bible is Matthew 11:28. In this verse, Jesus tells us, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overbur- dened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]” I think it’s interesting to note here that Jesus said He would “ease and relieve and refresh” our souls, not our bodies. It sounds like He’s saying we need to give our souls a vacation. The inner and outer lives We all have two lives: an inner life and Please see JOYCE, Page 10A CHURCH BRIEFS 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. 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. WEEKDAY MORNING COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – Monday-Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. The Cottage Grove United Methodist Church offers a com- munity Bible study two days a week. Enjoy coffee or tea for a time of devotional Bible study and discussion. For more infor- mation call 541-942-3033. LIVING FAITH ASSEM- BLY YOUTH 180 PROGRAM – Mondays at 6:30 - 8 p.m. Provides young people in grades 6–12 opportunities to grow in their faith, develop meaningful relationships with others and make sense out of life. The time is designed to be fun and includes a valuable time of teaching. The topics discussed are tailored especially for teenagers such as peer pres- sure, drug abuse, sex, respect- ing others and the importance of making good decisions. An optional dinner begins at 5 p.m. The church is located on the corner of 10th & Monroe. For more info call 541-942-2612 or online www.livingfaithag.com. SUNDAY MORNING LIGHT WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAM Each Sunday morning from 7-10 a.m. KNND 1400-AM provides three hours of inspi- 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. 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 SEPTEMBER FAITH PAGE There will be no Faith Page for July. The deadline for the next monthly Faith Page is Thursday, September 17 at Noon. Drop off information to the Sentinel of- fi 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 1447 Hwy 99 (Village Plaza) 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 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 Sumer Schedule Sunday, Service - 10am Full Childrenʼs Ministry available Covered Bridge Nazarene Church 152 S. M St. 541-942-4422 Pastor: Cindy Slaymaker Sunday School: 9:30am Worship 10:30am Delight Valley Church of Christ Center for Spiritual Living Cottage 33087 Saginaw Rd. East 541-942-7711 Grove Pastor: Bob Friend 700 Gibbs Ave (Community Center) Two Services: Rev. Bobby Lee Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m. 9am - Classic in the Chapel 10:30am - Contemporary in the Info: 541-767-0182 (Mrs. “T”) Auditorium Church of Christ First Baptist Church 420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 301 S 6th St 541-942-8242 Sunday Service: 10:30am 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 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. 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 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 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” Sat Evening Service 6:00pm Youth 180 Mondays 5:30-8pm Childrenʼs Breakout Class: Wed. 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 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, 1:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church 6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373 Pastor: James L. Markus Sunday Worship 9:30am Adult Education 10:45am Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur 5:00pm TLC Groups trinitylutherancottagegrove.com United Methodist Church 334 Washington • 541-942-3033 Pastor:Lura Kidner-Miesen Worship: 10:30am Adult & Sunday School: 9:30am 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.
