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8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL FEBRUARY 22, 2017 F AITH Presented by Cindy Weeldreyer Lutherans celebrate signifi cant anniversaries this year This is a year of celebration for Cottage Grove’s Lutherans. It is the 70th anniversary of the estab- lishment of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove. It’s also the 500th anniversary of the birth of Protestantism, a religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant Churches. Pastor Jim Markus has quarterly observances planned this year to remember church founder, Martin Luther. He was a German monk who ignited a religious and cultural wildfi re that swept across Europe, by challenging the teaching and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. In early 16th century Europe, some theologians and scholars questioned Catholic Church teachings. On All Hallow’s Eve (Oct 31) in 1517, Luther posted on the Wittenberg Castle church door 95 Theses to begin an academic discussion of what he believed were doctrinal and practical abuses of the Catholic Church. The rest, they say, is history. Last Sunday’s worship service, at the big brown church on the corner of Sixth and Quincy, Markus offi ciated a commemoration of Luther’s death on Feb. 18, 1546. He has a great deal of respect for Mar- tin Luther’s courage to challenge the biggest and most powerful church in his day. One of Luther’s most signifi cant contributions to theological history was his insistence that the Bible, not church offi cials or tradition, was the sole source of religious authority. After being identifi ed as a heretic and excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church in 1520, Luther translated the New Testament from Greek to German (published in 1522) and the Old Testament from Hebrew (published in 1534), and strongly advocated for the entire Bible to be made available to everyone. A congregational potluck is planned for Sunday, March 19, to watch the 2003 movie, Luther, starring Joseph Fiennes. The potluck begins at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. The PG-13 fi lm depicts how regional princes and the powerful church have a fi rm and merciless grip on 16th century Germany. When he issues a shocking challenge to their authority, the people declare him their new leader – and hero. Even when threatened with violent death, Luther refuses to back down and sparks a bloody rev- olution that shakes an entire continent to its core. The theme of this year’s annual mid-week Lenten worship services is “Standing at the Cross” and focuses on portions of Luther’s sermons. From March 1 through April 12, the Wednesday evening service begins at 7 p.m. with a soup supper starting at 6 p.m. Each week, participants contemplate the ways they stand fi rm in their faith as Christ-followers. In September, an Octoberfest is planned that includes Reformation-themed kids’ games such as “Pin the Theses on the Door”. On Oct. 29 at 3 p.m., Trinity members will participate in a joint Reformation service at Grace Lutheran in Eugene. “The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation gives us a special opportunity to be renewed in the Good News that we cannot merit or earn God’s grace and favor, but that our salvation, our life with God, is 100% the work of God in Christ our Savior,” Markus said. After seven decades of serving the community, members past and present are invited to a church family reunion on Sunday, June 11 at 3 p.m. for a celebration service followed by a banquet. To request an invitation, or to help locate a former member, call the church offi ce at 541-942-2373. CHURCH SPECIAL EVENTS LOCAL WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES Methodist Community Bible Study: Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m., 334 Washington Ave. (Use kitchen entrance from alley behind the building) Calvary Chapel Midweek Study: Wednesdays at 7 pm, 1447 Hwy 99 (Village Plaza) Calvary Chapel Women’s Study: Thursdays, 6-8 pm CHURCH-SPONSORED COMMUNITY DINNERS Mondays – United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. (2nd & 3rd Only) 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. CELBRATE RECOVERY PROGRAM – Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Calvary Chapel hosts. For additional information contact Harvey Epperson at 541-520-8071. WEEKLY FAITH-BASED YOUTH PROGRAMS 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 cost includes the purchase of handbooks and uniforms and dues are 75 cents per week. Children enjoy memorizing Scripture verses, games, Bible lessons and dressing up for special theme nights. More information can be found on the church website: www.cgbible.org or call 541-942-4771. CAMPUS LIFE CLUB – Mondays & Tuesdays at 7 p.m. This Lane County Youth for Christ non-denominational youth outreach program meets during the school year. 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 Cot- tage 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 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. SUNDAY MORNING LIGHT WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAM Each Sunday morning from 7-10 a.m. KNND 1400-AM provides three hours of inspirational 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 in- vites you to tune in and become part of KNND’s Sunday Morning Light family. Listener line: 541-942-5548. Submit church announcements to cindy@knnd.com or call 541-915-0113. 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 (541) 942-3325 for more information. [If you have a listing please verify the weekly information is current.] SHROVE TUESDAY PAN- CAKE BREAKFAST – Tues- day, Feb. 28 from 5-7 p.m. 10th Annual Community Sharing Benefi t sponsored by OLPH Catholic Church & St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Hosted at Our Lady of Perpet- ual Help Catholic Church, 19th & Harvey Rd. Menu: Pancakes, sausage, ap- plesauce, orange juice & coffee. Cost: $5/per person. JOINT ASH WEDNESDAY OBSERVANCE – Wednesday, Mar 1 at 5:30 p.m. Members of the First Presby- terian Church, the United Meth- odist Church, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church invite the community to join them for a supper at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 6:30 p.m. worship service to mark the beginning of the Sea- son of Lent, a 40-day period of personal refl ection and prayer leading up to Easter Sunday. The event is hosted at the First Presbyterian Church at Third and Adams Ave. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH LENTEN WOR- SHIP SERVICES – Wednes- days from Mar 1 – Apr 12 at 7 p.m. “Standing at the Cross” is the theme of a midweek worship series focusing on portions of Martin Luther’s sermons. Each week, participants contemplate the ways they stand fi rm in their faith as Christ-followers. All are welcome to come early and en- joy a Soup Supper at 6 p.m. The church is located on the corner of Sixth & Quincy Ave. INDIA PASTOR SPEAKS AT CALVARY CHAPEL – Sun- day, Mar 5 at 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. Prem Kodali will talk about his work in a small village near the City of Vijayawada in South- east India, where Christian per- secution is high and teaching is risky. Kodali is translating the Bible into the Telegu language. He runs an orphanage and home for widows and instructs area pastors on how to teach the Word of God verse by verse. The church is located on Hwy 99 in the Village Plaza. ST. PATRICK’S DAY DIN- NER – Sunday, Mar 19 from 4-5:30 p.m. Hosted at OLPH Catholic Church, 19th & Harvey and sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Enjoy a traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage meal and support basic needs of local individuals and families. Cost: Adults, $10, Children (6-17), $5; Children (under 6), Free; Family, $25 (parents & kids un- der 18). After dinner raffl e tick- ets: $1/ea or 6 for $5. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH POTLUCK & MOV- IE – Sunday, Mar 19 at 6 p.m. To celebrate the 500th Anni- versary of Martin Luther’s role in the Protestant Reformation, the public is invited to enjoy the 2003 biopic, Luther, starring Jo- seph Fiennes. The PG-13 rated fi lm begins at 7 p.m. following a 6 p.m. congregational potluck. The church is located on the corner of Sixth & Quincy Ave. 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 Church of Christ 420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 Sunday Service: 10:30am 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” 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 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 * 541-942-8928 Preacher: Tony Martin Sunday Bible Study:10:00am Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm www.pennoyeravecoc.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 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 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.