8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL November 23, 2016
F AITH
Special events!
SIXTH and GIBBS CHURCH
FREE THANKSGIVING DAY
BREAKFAST – Thursday, Nov.
24 from 7-10 a.m.
The community is invited to enjoy
a hearty breakfast on Thanksgiving
morning at the 522 E. Whiteaker
building. Essentials such as warm
clothes, socks, underwear and
hygiene products will be offered to
those who need them.
FREE COMMUNITY THANKS-
GIVING DAY DINNER – Thurs-
day, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m.
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiv-
ing meal with all the trimmings
organized by local churches and
hosted at First Baptist Church, 301
S. Sixth St.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN AD-
VENT WORSHIP SERVICE
– Sunday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m.
All are welcome to enjoy Christ-
mas music and the lighting of the
fi rst candle of the Advent season at
Third & Adams.
CALVARY CHAPEL FIRST
FRIDAY NIGHT MONTHLY
WORSHIP SERVICE – Friday,
Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.
Designed as a non-denominational
monthly gathering of all who love
Jesus and enjoy contemporary
praise and worship music. A com-
munion table is available for those
who desire to participate. The
church is located in the Village
Shopping Center. For more info
call 541-942-6842.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT OF-
FERED AT SIXTH and GIBBS
– Friday, Dec. 2 from 6-9 p.m.
Parents can enjoy a night without
the kids for Christmas shopping
or just some kid-free time. Drop
the kids off at the 522 E Whiteaker
Building. Dinner, movie, crafts,
and games provided. Register at
www.6thandgibbs.com.
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH FREE CHRISTMAS
CONCERT - Saturday, Dec. 3, at
1 p.m.
The concert showcases four gradu-
ate students from the University of
Oregon School of Music and Dance
Dance sing sacred and popular
Christmas songs accompanied by
piano, violin, and cello. Cookies,
punch and coffee will be served fol-
lowing the concert. 334 Washington
Ave.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SER-
VICE and ADVENT FESTIVAL
– Sun, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. and
4-6:30 p.m.
All are welcome to enjoy Christ-
mas music and the lighting of
the second candle of the Advent
season. Return in the afternoon
for the Advent Festival featuring
crafts, wreath-making, decorations,
baking, games for kids, supper
(main dish, potluck appetizers,
First Baptists
prepare to call
new pastor
salads and desserts provided) fol-
lowed by a short worship service.
The church is located at Third and
Adams.
MONTHLY GOSPEL SING-A-
LONG – Friday, Dec. 9 from 6:30
– 8 p.m.
Hosted at the Old Time Gospel
Fellowship Church, 103 S. 5th St.
The monthly event features group
singing and music specials. If you
have an instrument to play or you
want to sing a special song, call
Berneda at 541-942-3773 or Sandra
at 541-942-9129.
BY CINDY WEELDREYER
Sentinel Faith Page Editor
I
t’s a new era in the 107-year-old his-
tory of Cottage Grove’s First Baptist
Church as church members prepare to
launch their fi rst pastoral search in more
than three decades. Longtime pastor
Steve Johnson and his wife Mercy retired
in May. In July, the First Baptist’s church
board hired Reed Webster to serve as an
Intentional Interim Pastor, to guide the
congregation on an 18-24 month journey
to call a new one.
Webster, 35, is a Eugene native and
1999 graduate of Sheldon High School.
photo by Bruce Kelsh
His own journey to this current position,
First
Baptist
Church
Interim
Pastor
Reed
Webster
(with
wife
Kelsey, son
just 20 miles away from his hometown,
Maxwell
and
daughter
Emerson)
will
assist
church
members
in an 18-24
was far from direct. Along the way served
churches in fi ve denominations and dis- month-long process to call their fi rst pastor in 30 years.
covered he had a gift for helping a church that dream before realizing that wasn’t Covenant Church and then at Northwood
heal after dealing with a major change in the direction God wanted him to go.
Christian Church in Springfi eld. His next
their congregation.
In the winter of 2001, he had a life- position was senior pastor at the First
“I fi rst felt a call into ministry while changing experience at a Missions Con- Baptist Church in Yreka, Calif. When
in high school and attending the non-de- ference at a Southern Baptist Seminary that church closed, he served two Meth-
nominational Emerald Bible Fellowship,” in California and fi nally accepted his odist Churches in Northern California.
he recalled. “I asked the youth pastor call into the ministry. After spending a He and his family welcomed the oppor-
how I would know if God is calling me year at the Oklahoma Baptist University, tunity to return to Oregon to accept his
into the ministry. He said try other things in 2002, he came home to Oregon and current interim assignment at Cottage
fi rst— and so I did. My undergraduate completed his undergraduate studies at Grove’s First Baptist Church.
years in college were my sojourn to fi nd Eugene Bible College, earning a degree
In the American Baptist churches,
where the Lord really wanted me to be.”
in Pastoral Ministry with emphasis in whenever a longtime pastor leaves or re-
After high school graduation he at- Bible and Christian Counseling. He then tires, it’s an opportunity for the congrega-
tended a culinary arts school in Portland completed a Masters of Arts in Theology tion to re-evaluate its needs and identify
and determined that was not his calling. at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasa- its strengths and weaknesses to aid in
He returned to Eugene and attended Lane dena, Calif. in 2007.
calling their next pastor. Although
Community College and became inter-
After his second degree, he returned
ested in law enforcement. He transferred to Eugene to accept a six-month posi-
Please see PASTOR, Page 10A
to Western Oregon University to pursue tion as the interim youth pastor at Valley
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN AD-
VENT WORSHIP SERVICE
– Sunday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. and
5 p.m.
All are welcome to enjoy Christ-
mas music and the lighting of the
third candle of the Advent season.
Return at 5 p.m. and take a break
from holiday busy-ness to watch
a contemplative slide show of
Nativity images set to music in the
sanctuary. The church is located at
Third and Adams.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN AD-
VENT WORSHIP SERVICE
– Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.
All are welcome to enjoy special
music and the lighting of the fourth
candle of the Advent season.
OLD TIME GOSPEL FELLOW-
SHIP CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
– Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6 pm
“The First Silent Night” tells the
story of Christ’s birth in word and
song . (No Christmas Day service)
SDA MONTHLY PRODUCE
AND MORE GIVEAWAY – Mon-
day, Dec. 19 from Noon - 4 p.m.
Seventh-Day Adventist Commu-
nity Services provides fresh fruits
and vegetables as well as clothing
and some household goods. Note
extended hours offering children’s
toys, games, etc. for Christmas. The
church is located at 820 S. 10th St.
(Across from Harrison School)
WEEKLY EVENTS
LOCAL WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES
Methodist Community Bible Study:
Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. Participants select
Biblical text to study
334 Washington Ave. (Use kitchen en-
trance from alley behind the building)
Calvary Chapel Midweek Study:
Wednesdays
at 7 pm; The Gospel of
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Mark;
1447
Hwy
99 (Village Plaza)
Sixth and Gibbs Church at 5 p.m.
Calvary Chapel Women’s Study:
“Awaken the Peace of Christmas”
United Methodist Church at 5 p.m., Thursdays, 6-8 pm; Beth Moore DVD/
Book study of the Book of Esther (Vil-
334 Washington Ave.
lage Plaza)
First Presbyterian Church Candle-
light Service at 7 p.m., Third and
CHURCH-SPONSORED COMMU-
Adams
NITY DINNERS
Living Faith Fellowship Candle-
Mondays – United Methodist Church
light Service at 6 p.m. 467 S. 10th
at 5 p.m. (second and third only)
St.
Tuesdays – Trinity Lutheran Church at
5
p.m.
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES
Wednesdays – Covered Bridge Church
Sixth & Gibbs Church (one service)
at 10 a.m., 522 E Whiteaker Build- of The Nazarene at 6 p.m.
Thursdays – Trinity Lutheran Church
ing
at
5 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church at 10
a.m. Third and Adams
United Methodist Church at 10:30 WEEKLY FAITH-BASED YOUTH
PROGRAMS
a.m., 334 Washington Ave.
AWANA CLUB MEETINGS –
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at
Wednesdays,
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m., 1301 W. Main St.
AWANA is a weekly Christian educa-
Living Faith Fellowship at 10 a.m.
tion program for ages three through high
467 S. 10th St.
school. Hosted by the Cottage Grove Bi-
ble Church, the group meets weekly dur-
ing the school year. The cost includes the
purchase of handbooks and uniforms and
dues are 75 cents per week. Children en-
joy memorizing Scripture verses, games,
Bible lessons and dressing up for special
theme nights. More information can be
found on the church website: www.cg-
bible.org or call 541-942-4771.
CAMPUS LIFE CLUB – Mondays
and Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
This Lane County Youth for Christ non-
denominational youth outreach program
meets during the school year. Campus
Life’s weekly club meetings blend food,
music, games and a short Bible-based
“talk” that ends with a prayer. Middle
School students meet on Tuesdays at 7
p.m. at Riverside Community Church,
1255 S. River Rd. High School students
meet on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the game
room above Domino’s Pizza (next to the
post offi ce). More information available
on Facebook at Cottage Grove Campus
Life or by calling Director Tim Sinclair at
541-285-4812.
MOTHERS OF PRE-SCHOOLERS
[MOPS] – Mondays from 6-8 p.m.
An outreach ministry designed to sup-
port 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.
WEEKLY WORSHIP
DIRECTORY
The Sentinel prints a weekly worship
directory to provide greater awareness of
the diversity of our local faith communi-
ty. If you want your specifi c information
available to Sentinel readers each week,
please call 942-3325 for more informa-
tion. [If you have a listing please verify
the weekly information is current.]
DEADLINE FOR
DECEMBER FAITH PAGE
The deadline for the next monthly Faith
Page is Thursday, Dec. 22 at noon. Drop
off information to the Sentinel offi ce or
email it to weeldreyer@aol.com.
W orship D irectory
DRAIN:
Gateway Family Fellowship
Church of the Nazarene
337 “C” St. Drain, OR
Sunday School 9:30am
Worship 10:45am
Living Hope Free Lunch
Wed. at 12:30pm
541-836-7051 www.drainnaz.org
HOPE U.M.C.
131 W “A” St. Drain, OR
541-315-1617
Pastor: Lura Kidner-Miesen
Bible Study: 10:45am
Potluck Lunch: 11:45
Worship: 12:30pm
COTTAGE GROVE:
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
Youth Group Bible Study
Child Care 10:45am Service Only
www.cgcalvary.org
Center for Spiritual Living
Cottage Grove
700 Gibbs Ave. (Community Center)
Rev. Bobby Lee
Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m.
cslcottagegrove@gmail.com
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 St. • 541-942-4999
Pastor: Jim Edwards
Sunday Service: 10:00am
Join us in Traditional
Christian Worship
Church of Christ
420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565
Sunday Service: 10:30am
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
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
Summer 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
33087 Saginaw Rd. East
541-942-7711
Pastor: Bob Friend
Two Services:
9am - Classic in the Chapel
10:30am - Contemporary in the
Auditorium
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
Worship & Childrenʼs
Church 10:00 am
Youth 180 Mondays 5:30-8pm
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
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.