8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL January 27, 2016
F AITH
Power of prayer
Special events
CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING COFFEE
AND CONVERSATION – Monday, Feb. 1 at 10
a.m.
Center for Spiritual Living-Cottage Grove invites
the community to “Coffee and Conversation with
Rev. Bobby”, Monday, Feb. 1 from 10-11:30 a.m. at
Backstage Bakery, Seventh and Main. Rev. Bobby
Lee facilitates these gatherings 2-3 times per month
to meet local residents and to lead friendly discus-
sions on a wide range of subjects of a spiritual nature.
Topic: “Spiritual Truths – How to Utilize Them to
Experience a Beautiful Life”. For more info call Rev.
Lee at (907) 230-5070 or visit CSLCG’s Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/CSLCottageGrove.
Prayer unites Cottage Grove man with
Jamaican woman in a new international ministry
BY CINDY WEELDREYER
Sentinel Faith Page Editor
L
ongtime Cottage Grove resi-
dent Harvey Birdseye is a
man of prayer. Together with his
late wife, Julie, the Birdseyes have
been actively involved in the local
faith community for fi ve decades.
As an intercessory “pray-er,” he
regularly walks the streets of Cot-
tage Grove asking God to bless the
homes and businesses he passes by
and prays for the people he meets
along the way.
After Julie died, he took a Carib-
bean cruise in March of 2014 and
spent a day in Jamaica. He enjoyed
it so much, he returned the next
month for a weeklong stay. A few
days before departing, during a vis-
it with a local business owner, the
topic turned to the practice of black
arts. “Obea” is a form of witchcraft
that is practiced in Jamaica.
“Right there the Lord command-
ed me to intercede for the country
of Jamaica to pray for the separa-
tion of the goats from the sheep and
the sifting of the sheep,” Birdseye
recalled. “So I said, ‘Okay, Lord, if
that is what you want, I will give
the entire trip to you.’”
As the hotel’s airport shuttle
passed the Turtle River Park in
Ocho Rios, a popular tourist town
with a population just under 10,000,
Birdseye said when he saw the park
God told him that was where he
was to pray.
“In the park’s gazebo I had an-
other profound spiritual experience
and received the spirit of boldness,”
Birdseye recalled. “Suddenly my
hands became hot and I felt the
presence of The Lord in them. I
wandered the streets for four days
asking if people wanted a blessing
from The Lord. If they said yes I
gave them a “high-fi ve” and blessed
them in the Name of The Lord.”
One of those people was Mari-
lyn Robinson, a single mother
struggling to support her family by
working as a security guard screen-
ing visitors to protect tourists at a
nearby beach. A Christian since the
age of 14, the now 42-year-old was
in the midst of a crisis of faith. Af-
ter 23 years of standing in the booth
for long hours she had chronic pain
in her feet.
“After three days of fasting and
praying for God to end my mis-
ery and take my life, I was read-
ing my Bible in my security booth
and heard God tell me He was not
fi nished with me yet,” Robinson
recalled. “A few minutes later this
peaceful, well-dressed white gen-
tlemen came up to me and asked
me if I wanted a blessing from The
Lord. I thought he was an angel so
of course I said, Yes! He gave me
a high-fi ve and quoted Psalm 16:5-
6.”
The next day he returned and
they spent hours in the nearby Tur-
tle River Park gazebo as her emo-
tional dam broke. Overwhelmed,
she poured out all the details of
her diffi cult life. They exchanged
contact information and he bought
her a pair of comfortable shoes.
When he returned home he sent her
a leather-bound study Bible to re-
photo by Jon Stinnett
Harvey Birdseye met Marilyn Robinson on a trip to Jamaica,
and the two are now a ministry team.
place her well-worn one.
In April 2015, Birdseye made
an eight-day trip to Ocho Rio and
specifi cally prayed blessings for
Jamaica’s government, its econ-
omy and spiritual environment.
He spent time teaching and pray-
ing with members of Robinson’s
church. As the two of them prayed
publicly as a team in Turtle River
Park and in restaurants, people ap-
proached them sharing their needs
and requesting prayer.
“God spent a year preparing the
two of us to be a ministry team,”
Birdseye said. “She is a consum-
mate pastor who hears the needs
of others and prays with them,
while I pray seeking divine words
of knowledge and prophesy I can
share with them. We called it re-
verse evangelism.”
A series of miraculous events
brought Robinson to the United
States last August for additional
ministry training in North Carolina
and Oregon. Since Birdseye’s mis-
sion of intercessory prayer in April
2015, a planned weeklong Chris-
tian revival meeting in the capital
city of Kingston drew 300 people
the fi rst night. As more individuals
came the revival continued for ad-
ditional weeks. When it concluded
a month later, 25,000 individuals
accepted Christ or renewed their
commitment to Him.
Robinson returns to her home-
town of Ocho Rios at the end of
this month. Birdseye is considering
a return there in March to attend
four days of revival meetings at her
church. After spending two months
in this country, the security guard
position she held for 23-years has
been fi lled.
The uncertainty of how she will
provide for her family hangs over
her. Yet, her new spiritual connec-
tion to a Cottage Grove man of
prayer has strengthened her faith
and confi dence in God’s supernatu-
ral provision to meet the needs of
her family.
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS
CHURCH-SPONSORED
COMMUNITY DINNERS
Mondays – United Methodist
Church (second and third Mon-
days 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 ad-
ditional 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.
SHALOM EVENING LIGHT
MINISTRIES SERVICE
CHANGES – Sundays at 3:30
p.m.
After a year of meeting in differ-
ent locations in Cottage Grove and
Roseburg, the attendees will meet
every other Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at
Cottage Grove City Hall, 400 East
Main Street. On the other Sun-
days, the meetings are held in the
South Roseburg area. For addition-
al information call Pastor Jairus
Sathianathan at 541-391-3901 or
Dan Holt at 541-946-1445.
WEEKDAY MORNING COM-
MUNITY BIBLE STUDY
– Monday-Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
The Cottage Grove United Meth-
odist Church offers a community
Bible study two days a week. Drop
in and enjoy coffee or tea for a 90-
minute time of devotional Bible
study and discussion. For more
information call 541-942-3033.
MOTHERS OF PRE-SCHOOL-
ERS [MOPS] – Mondays from
6-8 p.m.
An outreach ministry designed to
support mothers and help them be
the best moms they can be. MOPS
is for mothers with children from
birth to kindergarten. MomsNext
is for mothers with school age
children. Both groups meet at
Calvary Chapel in the Village
Shopping Center, 1447 Hwy 99.
For more information visit www.
cottagegrovemops.org or call 541-
942-6842.
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 cents per
week. Children enjoy memoriz-
ing Scripture verses, games, Bible
lessons and dressing up for special
theme nights. More information
can be found on the church web-
site: www.cgbible.org.
WEEKLY WORSHIP
DIRECTORY
The Sentinel prints a weekly wor-
ship 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 informa-
tion is current.]
DEADLINE FOR FEBRUARY
FAITH PAGE
The deadline for the next monthly
Faith Page is Thursday, Feb. 18
at noon. Drop off information to
the Sentinel offi ce or email it to
weeldreyer@aol.com.
PRESBYTERIANS SOUPER BOWL OF
CARING – Sunday, Feb. 7
Before and after the 10 a.m. Sunday service canned
food and cash donations will be collected for Com-
munity Sharing. A “Fat Sunday” Pancake Brunch
will follow the service during the coffee hour. All
are welcome. The church is located on the corner of
Third and Adams.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
BENEFIT – Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 5-7 p.m.
This annual fundraising meal is jointly sponsored
by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and Our Lady
of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Hosted in the
OLPH Parish Hall, 1025 N. 19th St. The cost is $5
per person or $20 per family. All proceeds donated to
Community Sharing.
ASH WEDNESDAY SOUP SUPPER POTLUCK
– Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m.
The community is invited to join the Methodists,
Episcopalians and Presbyterians for soup supper at 6
p.m. followed by a worship service at 6:45 p.m. The
event is hosted at the Presbyterian Church on Third
and Adams.
MONTHLY GOSPEL SING-A-LONG – Friday,
Feb. 12 from 6:30–8 p.m.
Hosted at the Old Time Gospel Fellowship Church,
103 S. Fifth St. The monthly event features group
singing and music specials. If you have an instrument
to play or you want to sing a special, call Berneda at
541-942-3773 or Sandra at 541-942-9129.
TAIZE COMMUNITY SERVICE – Monday, Feb.
15 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hosted in the First Presbyterian Church Chapel, 216
S. Third St. The service uses candles, sung prayer,
poetry, silence and scripture to encourage deeper
refl ection. All are welcome. (Enter from Third Street)
For information call 541-942-4479.
METHODISTS COMMEMORATE BLACK HIS-
TORY MONTH – Sunday, Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Lura Kidner Meisen’s message is “Black His-
tory, Bible History” based on Zephaniah 3:9-13 and
Acts 8:26-40. As part of Black History Month the ser-
mon focuses on Black people in the Bible and several
hymns written by African-American Christians. The
church is located at 334 Washington Ave.
PRESBYTERIAN COVENANT BIBLE STUDY
PLANNED IN FEBRUARY
All are welcome to join local Presbyterians in a 24-
week in-depth group Bible study emphasizing the
biblical concept of covenant as a unifying pattern
throughout the entire Bible. The program covers
both Testaments showing the interconnectedness
of Scripture as a whole. The format involves Bible
reading and discussion as group members learn how
to love God – and others – better. Still working out
the meeting logistics, there may be both a day and
evening session. If interested in joining the study call
541-942-4479.
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 11am
Sunday School:9:45am
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
33087 Saginaw Rd. East
Center for Spiritual Living Cottage 541-942-7711
Grove
Pastor: Bob Friend
700 Gibbs Ave (Community Center)
Two Services:
Rev. Bobby Lee
9am - Classic in the Chapel
Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m.
10:30am - Contemporary in the
(907) 230-5070
Auditorium
www.facebook.com/CSLCottageGrove
First Baptist Church
Church of Christ
301 S 6th St 541-942-8242
420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565
Pastor: Steve Johnson
Sunday Service: 10:30am
Sunday School: 9:30am
Worship: 11:00am
Come Worship with us
First Presbyterian Church
3rd and Adams St • 541-942-4479
Pastor: Karen Hill
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
tlccg.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”
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