8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL September 23, 2015
F AITH
Upcoming events
MONTHLY GOSPEL SING-ALONG – Friday,
Oct. 9 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
The Old Time Gospel Fellowship Church hosts a
monthly gospel sing-along on the second Friday
night each month. It includes group singing and
music specials. If you have an instrument to play or
you want to sing a special, call Berneda McDonald
at 541-942-3773 or Sandra Brown at 541-942-9129.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HAPPENINGS
After serving 15 months as interim pastor at First
Presbyterian Church, Bruce Cameron retired and last
Sunday they welcomed their new permanent pastor,
Reverend Karen Hill. FPC Worship service begins at
10 a.m. followed by a coffee time in the Friendship
Hall. The church is located at 216 S. Third St.
Oct. 4: World Communion Sunday - A worldwide
celebration of unity among multiple denominations.
Oct. 19: Taize Service resumes in the church chapel
from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Use the west entrance on Third
St.)
Oct. 25: Reformation Sunday – A celebration of
Protestantism starting with Martin Luther’s publish-
ing the 95 theses as a protest against the Catholic
Church and the beginnings of the Presbyterian
Church in Scotland. Many church goers wear plaid
and local bagpiper Barry Johnson will play.
METHODIST HARVEST PARTY AT SHADY
OAKS – Sunday, Oct. 18 from 3-5 p.m.
Those interested in meeting local Methodists in a
fun, informal setting are invited to join them for the
church’s annual Harvest Party at Shady Oaks on
Hwy 99. Sit around the campfi re to roast hot dogs
and marshmallows and join in a sing-along time,
take a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch and enjoy
this family-friendly event. For more information call
Pastor Lura at 541-942-3033.
BIG CHANGES HAPPENING AT FAMILY
PRAISE CENTER/CITY LIFE CHURCH
A message from Co-Pastors Bill and Leisa Clark:
“We're so excited about all the awesome changes
here at City Life Church; God has truly blessed us!
The remodel is coming along but has grown big-
ger than expected. This is a good problem to have,
but will require a change in our re-launch date. We
are happy to announce that Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. will
be our ReLaunch Sunday. Save the date and we'll
see you there!” More information is available on
Facebook at City Life Church or by calling 541-942-
7222. The church is located at 33133 Row River Rd.
New Methodist pastor pleased with
new church and community
BY CINDY WEELDREYER
Sentinel Faith Page Editor
I
n her freshman year of college, Lura Kid-
ner-Miesen knew she wanted to spend the
rest of her life in Christian ministry. Born in
Rapid City, SD, she was a baby when her fami-
ly moved to Idaho. Growing up in small towns,
Kidner-Miesen felt comfortable serving rural
United Methodist churches, fi rst in Idaho and
then in Oregon.
A 1975 graduate of Shoshone High School
in Southern Idaho, she attended Boise State
University and graduated four years later with
a degree in history and english. There she met
Neal Miesen, and in 1980 they married. Neal
joined the U.S. Army and Lura followed him
to Fort Carson, Colo. While there she attended
Iliff School of Theology in Denver and graduat-
ed in 1983 to become a United Methodist min-
ister. The couple has two adult children now, a
daughter in Corvallis and a son in Boise.
For 15 years she served several small town
churches in Idaho before moving to Oregon.
She spent fi ve years in Eastern Oregon in Bak-
er City and then 12 years in Stayton (east of
Salem).
“As a teen, I felt called to do something in
the church after participating in a workshop
that highlighted church job opportunities,”
Kidner-Miesen said. “As a freshman in college
I felt God’s call to be a pastor and began the
long process of confi rming that call within the
United Methodist Church (UMC). It’s been a
wonderful life for me and my family.”
A self-described extrovert who loves people,
she enjoys serving others and reminding them
of how much Christ loves them and how God
has a purpose for each life. She sees her pur-
pose in life to provide hope to those who need
it and to encourage people to grow in their love
of God and others. In her Bible study class she
encourages people to share their experiences
with others who are at different stages on their
spiritual journey.
After 32 years in ministry, Kidner-Miesen
described the highlights and challenges she has
photo by Cindy Weeldreyer
Pastor Lura Kidner-Miesen served with
churches in Idaho and eastern Oregon
before coming to Cottage Grove this
summer.
experienced. She enjoys making a positive dif-
ference in the lives of those who seek her coun-
sel and watching how they grow spiritually.
“I have a very supportive husband and to-
gether we’ve raised two terrifi c kids,” she said.
“My work has never been just a job; I’ve always
appreciated the good fi t between my profes-
sional life and my family life. I’ve been blessed
that my family and my work complement each
other, which creates wholeness in my life.”
Kidner-Miesen’s challenges have been simi-
lar to all Christian pastors seeking to make an-
cient scriptures relevant in the growing secular
culture of America.
“My ongoing challenge is how do I success-
fully adapt to bring the Good News of Christ
and the love of God to a church that is aging?
In Western culture, Christians generally show
their faith in actions; and when I fi rst began
my ministry that was enough. I did many good
things in a loving way so others would know
I’m a Christian by my actions. Today, I’m
learning to verbalize how my actions refl ect my
spirituality. It is also important to listen for the
needs within the local congregation and com-
munity and work together to address them.”
After serving the UMC church in Stayton for
a dozen years, Kidner-Miesen is happy she has
the opportunity to enjoy another new beginning
in her newest small town. She has spent the
past two-and-a-half months getting to know the
local Methodists and the Cottage Grove com-
munity. Her fi rst impression of “The Grove”
came as a surprise. She says she is amazed by
how much has been accomplished thanks to
many dedicated and hard-working volunteers:
“It surprises me, for a town this size, how many
activities and programs it has to help people.”
“I’m not coming in with a pre-planned vi-
sion,” she said. “In my short time here I’ve
learned this church is a welcoming church for
people of varied backgrounds and experiences.
I see a real opportunity to reach out to empty-
nesters and retired individuals. As a newcomer
to this community, I look forward to fi nding
friends, discovering ways to make a positive
difference and continuing to grow spiritually.”
Church Council Chair Marlene Leith said
members are pleased with the new pastor both
personally and professionally and with how
willing she is to get involved in her new town.
“Lura’s sermons are well-thought out and
based in Scripture. She is a friendly and caring
person who is a good fi t for our church,” Leith
said. “We are delighted with how she is reach-
ing out to our community by attending events,
meeting with city offi cials and making herself
at home both within our church and in Cottage
Grove.”
WEEKLY EVENTS
CHURCH-SPONSORED
COMMUNITY DINNERS
Mondays – United Method-
ist Church (second and third
Mondays only) 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.
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
Jacqueline 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. Drop in and enjoy coffee
or tea for a 90-minute time of
devotional Bible study and dis-
cussion. For more information
call 541-942-3033.
AWANA CLUB MEETINGS
- Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
AWANA is a weekly Christian
education program for ages
three through high school.
Hosted by the Cottage Grove
Bible Church, the group meets
weekly during the school year.
The cost includes the purchase
of handbooks and uniforms
and dues are $.75 per week.
Children enjoy memorizing
Scripture verses, games, Bible
lessons and dressing up for
special theme nights. More in-
formation can be found on the
church website: www.cgbible.
org.
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 meet-
ings blend food, music, games
and a short Bible-based “talk”
that ends with a prayer. The
“clubhouse” is located in the
game room above Domino’s
Pizza [next to the post offi ce].
Additional information is
available online at www.lcyfc.
org/grove or by calling Director
Tim Sinclair at 541-285-4812.
MOTHERS OF PRE-
SCHOOLERS [MOPS] – Be-
gins Monday, Sept. 21 from
6-8 p.m.
Calling all Moms… MOPS
support mothers with children
from infancy to school age
students at its new location at
Calvary Chapel in the Village
Shopping Center. Child care
is provided. Please note new
evening meeting time. More
information is available on
Facebook under Cottage Grove
MOPS or call 541-942-6842.
SUNDAY MORNING
LIGHT 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
interspersed with community
information, 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
diversity of our local faith
community. If you want your
specifi c information 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 OCTO-
BER FAITH PAGE
The deadline for the next
monthly Faith Page is Thurs-
day, Oct. 22 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
2 Sunday Services: 9am & 11am
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 School & Adult Education 9:15am
Sundway Worship 10:30 am
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)
2nd & 3rd Monday 5-6:00pm
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.