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.