Churches of Lincoln County The churches listed on this directory all actively support Winds of Praise Broadcasting and share a common belief that the scriptures of the Holy Bible are true and accurate, including John 14:6, where Jesus says “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Bayside Chapel 145 Collins, Depoe Bay Services: Sun. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Food Bank: Clients, once a month, and every Wed. for bread & sweets; call Donna Sanders, 541-270-3404 Pastor: Mark Scott, 541-921-7273 Encounter Community Church 541-270-6995 710 NE 3rd-Unit B, Newport (behind Steen’s Master Lube near fairgrounds) Sun. morning service, 10 a.m. Encounter Teens youth group, Thurs. 5:30 pm Website: www.encountercc.net Calvary Baptist Church, 541-265-5232 903 SW Alder St., Newport Sun. School 9:45 a.m.; 11 a.m. worship Soup Kitchen meal, Sun. 12 noon- 1 pm; Wed. 4:30-5:30 pm First Baptist Church, Newport 208 NW 6th 541-265-5811 Sunday Service at 10:45 a.m. Hispanic Ministry Sunday 7:30 p.m. Prayer Gathering Wednesday, 5:45 pm. Home Bible Studies weekly Kids Club World Wednesday evenings Third Sat. of every month: Free community breakfast, 8:30-11 a.m. Sacred Ground Baptist 541-444-9323 (Church) 541-602-4252 (Pastor Rick Russell) 377 SW Swan Ave, Siletz Worship services, Sun. 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Children’s ministries at 11 a.m. First Baptist Church of Toledo 541-336-2161 NW 11th & Nye Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship 6:00 p.m. Thursday Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 541-265-2841, 227 NE 12th St., Newport http://www.newportfpc.org Office Hours 9:00AM-1:00PM, Mon. thru Fri. Sunday Service 10:00am Child Care is available Logsden Neighborhood Church, 541-444-2820 6631 Logsden Rd., Logsden Sun. 9:30 a.m. Teaching and Fellowship Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., Call Church for weekday Bible studies info Worship and Healing Center (541)557-1780 1800 SE Hwy 101 Suite E Bonita Plaza (by J’s Fish and Chips) Lincoln City Worship Service: Wed. 7 pm Spanish Service Fri. 7 pm IAHR Healing Rooms: Tues. 5:30-8:30 pm • Sat. 9-noon Karen C. Wright, MSN, R.N. Parish Nurse Coordinator Lincoln County, Oregon (541) 961-2557 or (541) 574-4925 Lighthouse Vineyard Christian Fellowship 541-574-4499 704 SW Hurbert St. Newport 97365 Sunday mornings 10 am, last Friday of the month: 7pm Encountering God. New Life Foursquare Church, 541-994-9319 2700 NE 22nd St., Lincoln City Sun. 10 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Life Groups, Wed. 6:30 pm To participate in knitting prayer shawls, contact: Celeste O-Brien, 541-996-7132 or Karen Wright Newport Church of the Nazarene, 541-265-6684 227 NW 12th, Newport Sunday Morning Classes: 8:45 a.m.. Sunday Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Nursery & childcare available Radiant Church, (formerly Newport Foursquare Church) 541-351-8141 215 NW 15th St., Newport Sun. 10 a.m., Home Meetings: Wed. 7 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church 541-336-3161 110 NE Alder St., Toledo Service Times: Sundays 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Music Ministers: Rev. Deacon Pauline Morrison, and visiting priests on Sunday St. Peter the Fisherman - Lutheran Church 541-994-8793 1226 SW 13th Lincoln City Adult Bible Study and Youth Sunday School Sunday 9 a.m. - Traditional Service 10:30 a.m. Bible Study Wed 6:30 p.m. www.stpeterlc.com South Beach Church Ph. 541-272-3377 3335 S. Coast Hwy., South Beach Sun. Worship, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. www.southbeachchurch.org Yaquina Chapel (formerly South Beach Chapel) 541-574-7977 Yaquina Chapel meets at Pacfic Homes Beach Club Community Center 3339 NE Avery St., Newport Toledo Foursquare Church, 541-336-1013 1803 NW Lincoln Way Sun. 10 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Waldport Foursquare Church 541-563-4154 185 Huckleberry, Waldport Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Call for weekly Bible Studies Central Coast Assembly of God Church ph. 541-265-5773 236 NE 6th, Newport Services: Sunday Celebration Service and emPOWERed Kid’s Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday Family night (activities and classes for the whole family) 6:30 p.m. If your church is not listed on this directory, please call us at 541-574-1892 Listings are $10 per month PPOST OST Winds of Praise Broadcasting Statement of Faith We believe: That the Bible is God's inspired, authoritative, infallible Word. 2 Tim 3:16, 17 That there is one God, eternally existent in three personalities; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 2 Cor. 13:14 That Jesus Christ, born of a virgin, sacrificed His own life by shedding His blood on the cross for our sins, and was resurrected by God from death to provide eternal life to those who accept Him as Lord and Savior and is soon coming back for His church. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. "No one comes to the Father, but through Me." John 14:6 That the Holy Spirit, the Helper, is active, sent by the Father, dwells within us, and daily leads us a teaches us in all things. John 14:16, 17 That Jesus Christ is the head of His church, and that His church is composed of individual members and fellowships created to serve unique yet necessary functions and that love is the greatest of all gifts given to His church. 1 Cor. 12 & 13 Winds of Praise Officers and Board of Directors: Scott Albright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sacred Ground Baptist-President Kelli Albright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sacred Ground Baptist) Vice President and POST Editor Allen Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sacred Ground Baptist) Board Member Linda Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sacred Ground Baptist) Board Member Joe Joncas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Yaquina Chapel) Board Member Luke Frechette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (South Beach Church) Board Member Winds of Praise Broadcasting is a non-profit 501(c3), organization, operates 24 hours a day at 98.7 FM in the Newport, OR, area; and on the Internet at www.windsofpraise. com. 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Box 491 • Newport, OR 97365-4930 Vol. 13 Novembber 2014 No. 11 FREE The Winds of Praise POST.... “News of the church proclaiming Jesus in Lincoln County.” KWPB 98.7 FM Programming Guide “Night Live” with Don Heist Mon, Wed-Sat 5 pm - 7 pm “The Tent / Soaking” with Aimee Herd Mon-Thurs 4am, 10:30 am, Fri 4 am, 3 pm “Joyful Soundz” with Daniel Hale Tues & Thurs approximately 12 noon “Freedom Sharing Jesus” w/ Roger Roach, Mon-Fri. 12 noon - 12:30 pm; and Tues. 5 pm - 7 pm Scott: in the Studio Mon-Fri 6 am - 7 am Feature Full Length CD Mon-Fri 9 am, 4 pm, 9 pm Radiant Church Thu 2 pm “Friday Night Inferno” (youth music) Fri, 7 pm - 9 pm South Beach Christian Fellowship Sermon Fri 10:30 am Karen & Kids Children’s Programming Sat 9-9:15 am “Under the Radar” Sat, 7pm “Balm of Gilead Hour” (Lamplighter Theater) Sun 12 pm Tw o - se New e C Parish Nursing: Help for Physical & Spiritual Health by Karen C. Wright, MSN, R.N. Parish Nurse Coordinator serving Lincoln County Have you ever had a question about your health or that of a loved one but couldn’t call your doctor because it was a weekend and the office was closed? You wished you had someone to talk with; someone who had professional knowledge about health and wellness. Maybe your Doctor pre- scribed some new medication for you recently, but after you left the office and got home you couldn’t quite remember what pill was for what problem. Maybe you’ve just had a new baby and you sure could use some extra professional advice on baby care. If you’ve ever wondered about diabetes, asthma, parkinson’s or alzheimer’s diseases, depression, Advance Directives, Karen C. Wright, MSN, R.N. the new Health Care laws Parish Nurse Coordinator and more, consider talk- erving Lincoln County ing with a Faith Community Nurse. Faith Community Nurses (sometimes called Parish Nurses) are Registered Nurses (R.N.’s) who take specialized course work in order to minister to people in their Faith Communities. Faith Community Nurses do not provide “hands on” nursing or duplicate other nursing or medical services, but they are able to provide that link between the faith world and the medical world. A Faith Community Nurse works within his or her own Faith Community, and yet reaches out to those in their local geographical communities as well. Faith Community Nurses minister to the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. They bring their compassion, education, and expertise in order to accomplish this role. Faith Community Nursing is rooted in the Judeo-Christian continued on page 8 10% of the November POST advertising will go to the “Shop with a Cop” program by Scott Albright listen live: Windsofpraise.com I stepped out of the house on a Monday morning, hands loaded with stuff, and ready to go to work. It had just begun to downpour. The rain was coming down hard. So I paused on the porch, knowing that it would probably let up in a moment or two. And as I paused, I listened. It was awesome. A unique God song. Rain on the tin roof. Rain through the big cedar trees. Splashing off the road. What could have been a blood pressure raiser turned into a moment of peace and pleasure. I could have chosen to be bothered, or to just ‘go with the flow’ and I’m happy I had the good sense to do the Radio Update latter. Life is full of choices every day, every moment, is’nt it? Do we choose to stand or sit? To work or rest? To pick up the remote, or pick up His book? To fight or flight? To trust in our emotions or trust in God and His Word? I don’t always make the right choices, and I’m sure no one does, but we do get better the longer we practice at it. We have been engaged in a lot recently. The enemy seems active, aiming against us. And when I say ‘us’, I mean us the Church. But the Bible warns us of such in 1 Peter 5 “Be careful—watch out for attacks from Satan, your great enemy. He prowls around like a hungry, roaring lion, looking for some victim to tear apart. Stand firm when he attacks. Trust the Lord; “ When the storm hits, stand firm. Wait. Trust in the Lord. Enjoy His presence. Rest in Him. I have heard a prophetic word that the Lord is about to come in a new strong movement, like a tidal wave. Pulling out all things first, in an unusual way, in prepara- PO BOx 491 NewPOrt, Or 97365 tion for the force to come. Are you ready, in Him? Scott Albright is co-founder, with Kelli Albright of Winds of Praise Broadcasting. He leads worship at the Sacred Ground Baptist Church in Siletz, works full time at Bigfoot Beverages in Newport, and helps run the radio station in the mornings between 5:30 and 7. Place POstage stamP Here tO: k elli A lbRight kelli @ the POst Kelli Albright is the editor of the POST. She is shown with her dog Dakota. by Kelli G. Albright POST Editor I hear the rain this morning, and it’s just the kind of day that my mom loved for being at her artist’s easel, perhaps painting a still life (a flower R ick R ussell Rick Russell is a local wrestling coach and Pastor at Siletz First Baptist Church Wonder sometimes if we coaches miss opportunities to really know our athletes. The stars quite naturally stand out, but are we missing something about the remainder of the team? Do we often overlook the athlete who works hard every day, just to be noticed by us? When we think about it, we had a great example of a person who took great care to bring individuPage 2 One of Those God Things from the garden, picked by Dad, in past years, I had saved nearly next to her); a landscape, or a every greeting card or letter--stormy seascape. Bette (Diggs) not to mention unneeded photo Garrard sold many of her paint- negatives--- ...(fortunately, I am ings through the fine dining res- getting better at letting go of taurant, The Towne House, which is now Izzy’s, in Agate Beach.. She was also commissioned to do special works; one that comes to mind is a dark scene of African tribal dancers, with snakes. This was especially challenging for her “Drift Fishing” by Bette D. Garrard do, as she abhorred snakes! such things now). So sentimenMom has been gone for 20 tality is one of my issues, and years this December. My sisters, when it came to a work of art, Dad, and I all have many of her what to do? paintings. And I must say storLast month, I shared the Siletz age has been an issue, as we children’s drumming choir projdon’t have enough wall space ect that is in the works. Mom to give all of the art the special loved children, and to see them spotlights that they deserve. And blossom in their God-given talI am a “keeper”...for instance, ents. In gathering items for the silent auction/chili feed held at the Little Chief Restaurant for the kid’s choir, I felt a freedom to select one of Mom’s paintings. My husband Scott was amazed that I would even consider it. I shared with my local sister, and she was also supportive. So, the painting you see here, “Drift Fishing” (so “Siletz-y”,I thought), was put on a table top easel at the auction, with a little information about Mom. I was thrilled that dear friends, LaRita and Dan Lundy, looked like they would be the ones to take the painting home, having placed a bid. Just before the auction closed, a woman came in and asked for an order of biscuits and gravy from the regular restaurant menu, unaware that we were having a chili feed. So, chili it was. She had spotted the painting earlier, and was disappointed that the auction papers were being gathered up. LaRita graciously let her bid anyway. Barbara made the winning bid! She explained that her husband had passed away just six months ago, and river fishing is what they did together, so she was deeply touched. She returned a little later with cash in hand, and in tears gave me a big hug and kiss on the cheek. This brought tears to me. Barbara said, “The only thing wrong with this painting is that I am not in the boat with him”. I tried to console her, with “... he is waiting for you!”. So, you see you don’t know when God is going to do something; to perhaps release you in an area of life. And, with God behind the do-ing, you (and someone else!) can be blessed. Jesus said, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in My name. This is My command: Love each other”. (John 15:16&17, NIV). Chalk Talk wiTh CoaCh RiCk Russell “Don’t Miss theM” als to Himself. Christ’s life on earth serves as an ideal of how we are to treat every individual on our team, and focusing on him is crucial because we are prone to forget that an athletic team is made up of more than the stars. Each member is important. Anyone choosing to be part of a team must accept responsibility to build up and encourage everyone. Let’s be careful to not focus on the stars. Sometimes a simple pat on the back is all it takes to show we care. Jesus reaches for us before we even ask. Aren’t we to do the same? Yes, we are to follow His example and show compassion for all of our players. Jesus loves us, and we should do the same for others. The reason we are given talents is for the glory of God. That means each person is uniquely designed to glorify God in a special way. This truth helps us remember that everyone on the team has a contribution to make and is therefore worthy of our attention. Are we teaching our athletes to encourage one another by our personal example? How do we view the members of our team? Lord help me appreciate every member of my team (church). Help me make them feel important and needed to make our team complete. I pray that others will always see You in our behavior. “Now finally, all of you should be like-minded and sympathetic, should love believers, and be compassionate and humble, not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you can inherit a blessing.” I Peter 3:8-9 *Taken from FCA Coach’s Bible “Answer By Fire Gathering” from page 3 this was done. Eventually she was found and returned home. She went on to testify that her homelife became very hard because her dad became alcoholic and abusive. At 15 she left home, never to return. She spoke of how deep hurts can lead to bitterness. Rita went on to say that bitterness ruins every part of a person’s life, to the point of nearly no return. Then, she spoke of the power of God through Jesus Christ and how He turned her life around and gave her hope and strength. The teaching was powerful and full of the hope in Jesus Christ. She now teaches and works as an alcohol and drug counselor. She is a minister in her own right. She is a blessing from Creator God. Her message in a nutshell? We can forgive and rebuild through the power of Jesus, the Son of our Creator. If you are bitter? Go to the Cross and get better. This can only be accomplished by going to the source—Yeshua, Jesus. I have experienced this in my life. So can you. Be blessed. HOWARD A. ADAMS Certified Public Accountant 833 S.W. Government St. Newport, OR 97365 (541) 265-6959 FAX (541) 265-6938 3515 N.E. Quay Lincoln City, OR 97367 (541) 994-8440 FAX (541)994-3190 E-mail: [email protected] Proud Member of IBEW/NECA ABOVEBOARD ELECTRIC INC. 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The Word teaches us to love our neighbor and pray for our enemies. It also says that within our powers that we should be at peace w/ everybody. Planning evil against your neighbor is not from God, but from the devil. The Bible also teaches us that whoever is in God will love for God is love. “La maldición del Senor esta en la casa del impio” Prov. 3:33-35 “The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked” Prov. 3:33-35 La palabra nos ensena que Dios pone delante de nosotros la bendición y maldición y que nosotros debemos de escoger cual vamos a querer. Si guardamos la palabra entonces nuestras casas estarán llenas de las bendiciones de Dios y el que rechaza la palabra de Dios está abriendo puertas para que la maldición entre en su casa. Hoy el Señor te da la oportunidad de traer la bendición a tu casa y los tuyos. The Law/Word teaches us that God puts before us the blessing and curse and we need to decide which one we want. If we keep His Word, then our homes will be filled with his blessings. He that rejects the Word of God is opening the door for the curse to come into their home. Today the Lord is giving the opportunity to bring home the blessings and your loved ones. Preguntas finales Final Questions: 1) ¿Cómo consideras que son tus sueños? How do you consider your dreams to be? 2) ¿Consideras que le has negado la ayuda a alguien pudiendo haber ayudado? Do you consider that you have neglected to help someone out having the means to help them? 3) ¿Consideras que la bendición reposa en tu casa? ts n e v E r e b m e v No Bulletin Board Nov. 15: arene: rch of the Naz At Newport Chu Star & Dessert All Christian Music pm: Challenge, 6-8 Christian rte In Fundraiser for port Outreach, New n io at on By D Wyldife Clubs are starting up again. First club will be Saturday Nov. 8 from 6-7:30 in multipurpose room at NHS. Before club we will be watching Donkey Basketball at NHS from 4-6. Any middle schooler wanting to go, meet in front of highschool at 3:30. We have a Nov. 16: limited amount of tickets. Second Central Coast Assembly of God: club will be Saturday Nov. 22. Guest speakers and musicians, Jim and Dena Pomeroy, 10 a.m. Nov. Newport Ch 21 & 22: urch of the 15th Annua Nazarene: l Joy Group Bazaar, 8:3 0-4 pm Nov. 22: Second Wyldlife Club mtg. Page 10 Do you consider the blessings is over your house? Si deseas recibir a Jesús como Señor salvador de tu vida repite con nosotros esta oración: La biblia dice que si crees en tu corazón y confiesas con tu boca, eres salvo. Cree y confiesa hoy: Jesús te pido perdón por mis pecados y te acepto como mi Señor y Salvador de mi vida. Creo que tú eres el hijo de Dios y que moriste por mis pecados en la cruz del calvario. Amen If you would like to receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior repeat this prayer with me: The Bible says that if you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth you are saved. Believe and confess today: “Jesus, I ask for forgiveness for my sin and I accept you as my Lord and Savior of my life. I believe that you are the son of God and that you died for my sins at the Cross of Calvary. Amen.” by Dee Ann Bogue Felicidades y bienvenido a la familia de Dios. Congratulation and welcome the family of God. Apostol/Apostle Victor Alvarizares Casa del Padre Internacional/ The Fathers House International FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinners: Nov. 10, 6:30 pm Waldport CommuNity diNNer Committee meetiNg 250 NW JohN St. (mooSe lodge) voluNteerS & doNatioNS Needed Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 23, 5:30 pm hosted by Sacred Ground Baptist Church: Cultural Center on Government Hill, Siletz Thanksgiving Day, 12 noon-4 pm American Legion Hall 424 W. Olive St., Newport: For more information call 541-265-9017 Thanksgiving Day, 12 noon-6 pm St. Augustine Catholic Church, Lincoln City Volunteers Welcome Dee Ann Bogue Returning my box of scarecrows, pumpkins, and fall leaves back up to the attic, I counted 6 boxes of Christmas decorations awaiting their turn to come downstairs. But first, of course, is Thanksgiving. Yes, the time of year we count our blessings while making a Mayflower out of a crooked squash for the center of the table and stuffing the bird and ourselves. The holidays truly are joyous. I bask in the pleasure of those sights, sounds, and smells during this special season, don’t you? This year will be a little different for me. Although I just turned 80, and although I’ve been a born-again believer since the age of 3 or 4 when I prayed a simplified “sinners’ prayer” at my mother’s knee, I must confess I’m a late bloomer in some things spiritual. Although I could recite John 3:16 from the get-go, and I knew I would go to heaven when I died; although I prayed and read my Bible every day after a Sunday School teacher taught that practice, and although I’ve taught Sunday School and been part of Prison Fellowship for twenty years, and, and… Hey, do I sound like the rich young ruler here? But from this vantage point, I realize a central principle of Christianity has Answer By Fire GAtherinG Dan LunDy Dan Lundy, Messenger Ministries Hello Brothers and Sisters. LaRita and I, along with Bob and Meg Ledbetter, attended the Answer By Fire Gathering in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, November 1. It actually started on Friday but LaRita and I didn’t make it. Bob and Meg did, however, and said the worship and teaching was wonderful. Some old friends you might remember are: Rita Bear-Gray, Lanny Harris, Deb Robinson and Don and Mary Gentry. I could go to great lengths to describe the power in the worship with the combined instruments, drums and voices. But I won’t. I want to talk about the teaching that Rita BearGray taught. I will paraphrase her and encapsulate the message so you don’t have to read half the night to get through this article. She started out with prayer. Nothing unusual in that, right? Then she went into a short testimony about her early life. She was born in a remote village in northern Canada where her father was a trapper. They were poor and so remote that they didn’t have electricity or running water. Their heat was wood that they cut in the summer and burned all winter long. Yes, they endured freezing temperatures and snow for most of the winter. She told one particular story about when her mother was eight months pregnant with her. Her dad was out on the trapline. The family ran out of food. Rita’s mother left the other children at the cabin and went toward the village to get some food. She didn’t make it. A pack of wolves chased her across a frozen lake where she managed (eight months pregnant) to climb a tree. She stayed there all night. Two trappers came along and chased the wolves off and took her to their cabin, warmed her up and saved her life. Rita went on to say that her mother left when she (Rita) was two years old. She just couldn’t stand the wilderness lifestyle. So, her father raised all the kids while trapping and hunting for subsistence. It was a harsh life. The authorities came occasionally, scooped up the Indian kids, and took them to boarding schools far away. Some kids were never heard of again. So, her father took them into the deeper wilderness where they hunted, trapped and lived off the land for several more years. Finally, when they moved back closer to the village, Rita’s mom came back and took her out of the village and to another family. Rita said she never understood why continued on page 11 been missing. In this past year, previously skipped over Scriptures have begun glowing for me like neon lights. What have I missed? Here’s the answer: the all day, every day walk in the Spirit. More specifically, I’ve been parceling out my days into “my time” and “God’s time.” But wait! If I am in union with the Creator, as He so lavishly offers, then there’s no divvying up, right? In fact lately I cringe when I hear folks say that God is a big part of their lives. What’s that? Only part? God is my life I’m just grasping! … “it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God….” Galatians 2:20. So that does away with portion control. “This is your time, Lord, now I get to do my thing” has changed to His life in me. I hope I’ll remember and practice this new understanding daily. Blessed Lord, sanctify your Word to my heart, embedding it permanently so I might walk worthy of your calling. Amen. Oh Glory! 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Please call today for your free assessment. 644 SW Coast HWY 101, STE G, Newport OR 541-574-8660 Page 3 The POST welcomes Pastor Victor Alvarizares . He is the Spanish Church pastor at the Worship & Healing Ctr. in Lincoln City Fridays at 7 pm. Versículo de Introducción: Proverbios 3:21 (VRV) “Hijo mío, no se aparten estas cosas de tus ojos; Guarda la ley y el consejo.” Introduction Verse: Proverbs 3:21 (KJV) “My son, let not them depart from thine eyes, keep sound wisdon and discretion.” Preguntas de introducción/ Introduction questions 1) ¿Qué entiendes por la palabra ley? What do understand by the Word Law? 2) ¿Cuál es uno de los buenos consejos que has recibido en su vida? Do you remember a good advice you have received in your life? 3) ¿Últimamente a tenido la oportunidad de hacerle bien a alguien? Have you had an opportunity to do good to somebody lately? Introducción: Hoy miraremos algunos beneficios prácticos de guardar la ley de Dios en nuestras vidas y sus consejos/ discreción (buena conducta). Introduction: Today we will be seeing a few practical benefits in keeping the law of God and his council/ discretation (good conduct). Definición: La ley de Dios: Hay muchos que le temen a esta palabra ya que la miran como algo que los condena y enjuicia en lugar de bendecir, pero en si la palabra ley en este pasaje se puede traducir como sabiduría y en el caso del conocimiento de Dios nos damos cuenta que el revela su sabiduría por medio de la palabra (biblia). Así que guardar su ley es guardar su palabra, la Biblia. Si nosotros guardamos la palabra/Biblia tendremos muchos beneficios los cuales miraremos en este estudio. Definition: The law of God: Many people are afraid of this word because they see it more like condemnation and judgment instead of seeing it like a blessing. This word in this passage is the same word wisdom and in the case of the knowledge of God He reveals His wisdom thru His word the Bible. In other words, keeping the law is keeping the word. So if we keep the Word/ Bible, then we will have many bendefits which we will see in this study. Andarás por tu camino confiadamente” Prov. 3:23 “You shall walk in your way safely” Prov. 3:23 La biblia dice que la palabra de Dios es lámpara en nuestro camino de tal manera que si la guardamos y ponemos por obra nos dará luz/ conocimiento y nos ayudara a no tropezar en nuestro caminar de la vida. The Bible says that the Word of God is a lamp unto our path in such a way that if we keep it and practice it, it will bring light/ knowledge into our lives and it will help us from stubling in our walk in life. “Cuando te acuestes no tendrás temor” Prov. 3:24 “When you liest down, you will not be afraid” Prov. 3:24 El Rey y escritor de algunos Salmos, David declaro “En paz me acostare y así mismo dormiré, porque solo tú me haces vivir confiado”. Hoy en día mucha gente que no puede decir esto porque están alejados de Dios y de su palabra. Muchos necesitan de medicamente para dormir unas cuantas horas y sus sueños son pesadillas. Si guardamos la palabra de Dios, Dios guardara nuestro sueño, sueños y nos hará vivir confiadamente. King David who also wrote some of the Psalms declared “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you oh Lord make me dwell in safety”. There is a lot of people that cannot say those words because they are far from God and His Word. Many need medicine to sleep a few hours and their dreams turn into nightmares. If we keep God’s Word, then He will keep our sleep, dreams and we will live in safety. “No tendrás temor de pavor repentino” Prov. 3:25 “Be not afraid of sudden Fear” Prov. 3:25 El temor es un espíritu que ataca al ser humano especialmente los que no tienen a Dios en su vida. La gente le teme a lo desconocido, al futuro y su imaginación lo traiciona para pensar lo peor, pero cuando guardamos la palabra de Dios no tendremos temor alguno porque sabemos que Dios está de nuestro lado. La Biblia dice que Dios es amor y también dice que el perfecto amor hecha fuera todo temor. Fear is a spirit that attack people especially those that do not have God in their lives. People fear the unknown, the future and their imagination doesnt help them because they start thinking and imagining the worst, but if we keep the Word of God we will have no fear because we will know that God is on our side. The Bible says that God is love and it also states that perfect love cast out fear. No niegues hacer el bien a quien es debido” Prov. 3:27 “Withhold not good to them to whom it is due” Prov. 3:2728 La palabra de Dios nos ensena de la cosecha y de la siembra, todo lo que el hombre siembra, esto cosecha. Cuando nosotros miramos la necesidad de alguien (especialmente en la familia de Dios) y tenemos para ayudar, debemos de hacerlo y el día que a nosotros nos toque recibir habrá alguien quien nos dará. The word of God teaches us about sowing and reaping, everything that a man’s sows, this will he also reap. When we see the need of somebody (especially in the family of God) & we have to give, we must do it so that when it’s time for us to receive there will be people willing to help us out too. No intentes mal contra tu projimo Prov. 3:29-30 Devise not evil against your neighbor Prov. 3:29-30 La palabra nos manda a amar a nuestro prójimo y orar por nuestros enemigos. También nos ensena que dentro de lo que cabe debemos de estar en paz con todos. El planear una maldad contra tu prójimo no es de Dios sino del diablo. La Biblia también nos ensena que el que está en Dios ama ya que continued on page 10 Pulling Down Barriers By Pam Carpenter, Associate Pastor at Lighthouse Vineyard Fellowship in Newport “Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up. So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith.” (Galatians 6:9,10 NASB)! It seems to me that God is encouraging us to pull down the barriers that exist Page 4 between us in the Body of Christ: barriers of class, denomination, and church culture. We are one family, no matter what denomination or stream we are part of. In this wonderful country, we have surpluses of almost everything. We can eat fruit no matter what the season. We can choose between a hundred kinds of cars or shirts or movies. We are used to expressing our individuality and defining ourselves by our choices. One of those choices is where and with whom we worship, but building our relationship with the family God has given us is not like choosing a shirt or joining a gym. This passage in Galatians reminds us that our calling includes doing good to the family of the faith and we aren’t to make the mistake that this means only those in our chosen group. When we are born into this fallen world, we come into a family. We don’t get to choose and occasionally it feels like there must have been some mistake, but we trust that God ordained that…our place in the world, our natural gifts and weaknesses, and our family. This is like the canvas upon which we can paint with the brush of faith and the colors given by the Holy Spirit, in the studio of the love of the Father. We are free to create this work of art using both the things that naturally please us and the things that look like problems. Today God is drawing us to join more closely together with others, The POST Puppy to link arms, learn from each other and celebrate God’s grace together. We have a high calling to encourage and receive encouragement and to bring God’s Kingdom to earth. Every person has something to teach us and deserves respect. Let’s tear down walls in prayer and in action! “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2 NKJV) ‘Twas the evening of Oct. 31. I got to see our neighbors dressed like sharks, and my family gave them treats on our doorstep. Then, my family left for the evening. I get a little huffy when they leave me. Kelli had been baking a pie, and had left out measuring cups, etc. I was able to reach them, so was hoping to soothe my feelers by having a bake-off. But I couldn’t get to the baking staples...and I even knew Kelli had a package of dark chocolate chips in the cupboard! But my family returned only to curiously find plastic measuring cups on the living room carpet. So we all proceeded to go to bed. I thought we had bid good-bye to certain rodents out at the old farm where we once lived. But in the dark shadows of the night, a RAT got in the house (after chewing its way in behind the washer and dryer). I knew it wasn’t my buddy, Ratatouille, whom I used to cook with at the other house. In this case, Tux the cat knew what he had to do. His 24/7 pest control business was tapped. I am glad for cats, after all; otherwise the stinker rat could have chewed his way into my food sack. That really would’ve made me huffy! “I knew You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity”. (Jonah 4:2 & 3). What is Winds of Praise? O ur primary goal is to encourage people to worship God, in the name of Jesus Christ, every day, 24 hours a day. We do this primarily through the broadcast of contemporary (modern) praise and worship music. We have live DJs at specific times throughout the day. We have time available for the rebroadcast of local church sermons and Bible teachings. We are not from any one denomination, but work with many people from many Christian denominations and groups. Underwriter QUICK’S Guarda la Ley (Sabiduria) y el Consejo - Keep Sound wisdom (law) and Discretion + Affordable Computer Services + Repairs, Supplies, Sales + Computerized Accounting Sales, Setup and Training Computer Services 4909 S. 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Jesus healed the “whole person” – body, mind, and spirit. Deacons and deaconesses carried on the church’s mission of healing in the early years, and during the medieval age, the Church was the vehicle in which healing could occur. Hospitals that were built had connections with churches. In 1984, The Reverend Granger Westberg approached Lutheran General Health System in Illinois with the idea of partnering with local churches in a Parish Nurse project. Today, an International Parish Nurse Resource Center located in the Church Health Center in Memphis, Tennessee serves Faith Community Nurses throughout the world. In 1997, Faith Community Nursing was recognized as a Nursing Specialty by the American Nurses’ Association. Recognizing that Faith Community Nursing is a Health Promotion, Disease Prevention ministry with a special emphasis on Spiritual Care, all of the activities that a Faith Community Nurse performs are derived from seven functions. These are: 1. Integrator of Faith and Health 2. Personal Health Counselor 3. Health Educator 4. Trainer of Volunteers 5. Developer of Support Groups 6. Referral Agent 7. Health Advocate I have always considered that what I do is a calling. To me, it is the best of both the nursing and the faith worlds. Both are intertwined together. My faith is part of my wholeness which encompasses my whole being-body, mind, and spirit. We have active Prayer Shawl ministries at both SPCH and SNLH. Once a few years ago when I went to give a patient in the hospital a Prayer Shawl she didn’t want to receive it. She told me that her cat would tear it apart, and it was okay to give it to someone else. When I entered another patient’s room with the same Prayer Shawl (it was red in color) and offered it to another patient, her response was memorable. After I told her who I was and that we would like her to have the shawl, she told me that her husband had just passed away recently and that his favorite color was red! God knew that she was supposed to have that shawl. There are many, many stories about Prayer Shawls that touch your heart. When, as a Faith Community Nurse you are able to make a difference; and they do it all the time, you are fulfilling God’s call to health and wholeness for that person. When a Faith Community Nurse calls the Dr. to make a client an appointment because they are having say a physical problem, and the client sees the Dr. and the problem is taken care of, let’s say by an antibiotic, or by changing a S.U.R.F.’s UP! (Serving Up Righteous Faith) medication, and that client is helped just by those small but significant nursing acts, it’s a wonderful feeling knowing you are assisting that client on their journey to health and wholeness. One aspect I really like about Faith Community Nursing is that it encompasses the spiritual aspect of a person also. FCN’s are able to pray for and with their clients also. We have several active Faith Community Nurses and Health Ministers serving in many faith communities in Lincoln County and beyond. These nurses are able VR1: Jungle Fever for young people. Enjoy “VR1: Jungle Fever”. Read the continuing adventures in future POSTs, too! Rebekah Borden is a teacher at MidCoast Christian School in Toledo. She is a member of Sacred Ground Baptist Church in Siletz, where she is a part of the worship team. By Rebekah Borden Editor’s note: Rebekah Borden, a teacher at MidCoast Christian School in Toledo, has created a story Page 8 When she opened her eyes she was in her bedroom, lying on her bed. She removed the virtual reality connectors from her temples and got up. She walked over to her closet door and looked in the mirror hanging there. She gave herself one more lookover. White tennis shoes, old blue jeans, solid black tank-top, blue heart necklace (given to her from Sean on her last birthday), and long curly red hair pulled up onto a ponytail. She looked herself over again and sighed, “So this is how I start eighth grade.” She sighed again, “Oh well.” JoAnna heard her mother walking up the stairs and grabbed her backpack. “JoAnna aren’t you ready yet? The bus will be here soon.” JoAnna and her mother just about collided at JoAnna’s door. She kissed her mom and ran down the stairs. “Just leaving now mom. See you after school. Love ya.” “Love you too! Have a good day at school.” Her mom yelled after her just as JoAnna went out the front door. JoAnna ran down the front walk, turned, and ran toward the bus where Sean was waiting. As she mounted the bus the driver pointed at his watch. “Sorry. It won’t happen again.” JoAnna said with a remorseful look on her face. Then she turned and followed Sean to their regular seats; right side, fourth from the back. They sat down, looked at each other, and started to laugh. “Man that was close. We should probably think of a different VR time, one that doesn’t make us late for the bus.” Sean looked around to make sure that no one was listening. Then he whispered, “That way no one will be suspicious. Especially our parents.” “No kidding. How about tonight at nine o’clock? That way we will have time to finish our ‘first day of school’ homework,” JoAnna said while making quotation marks with her fingers. “Agreed. And this time you won’t even make it out of the to provide home and hospital visits, nursing home and assisted living facility visits, as well as accompany clients when they see their doctor. They are available for blood pressure screenings as well as for health counseling and education. Having a Faith Community Nurse on staff in a church just makes sense! If you are interested in learning more about this wonderful Specialty of Nursing, please contact: Karen C. Wright, MSN, R.N. , Parish Nurse Coordinator at: (541) 9612557 or (541) 574-4925. woods.” Sean gloated. “We’ll just see about that,” JoAnna said with a mysterious gleam in her eyes. The rest of the way to school they talked about their classes, what teachers they were going to have, and which friends were coming back this year. The only thing they weren’t looking forward to was Daniel Williams. Daniel ‘Dead Meat’ Williams to anyone who crossed him. He’s the biggest bully in the whole school and his two favorite targets were JoAnna and Sean. By the end of last year they were both expert dodgers from Daniel. This year was going to be different though. Oh, yes. This year was definitely going to be different. Though no one knew it yet. Carol Walsh of Go B.I.G. (Believing in God) Ministries shown here with faithful mascot “Refuge” By Carol Walsh What’s happening in and around Newport reaching out to teens. “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 We were created to be in relationships: Relationship with God and each other. In Genesis 2:18, God stated, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” We have families and friends to provide encouragement, enjoyment, accountability, and guidance in our lives. Having good friends to hang out with is important at any age (Psalms 26:4-5), but especially to teens. Young people need their parents to be their primary source of support, acceptance, and direction in their lives; but during the teen years, young people increasingly depend on their friends to determine many of their decisions. Teens want the freedom to have fun with their friends without feeling like they are being constantly supervised or preached to. However, parents want their children to have positive relationships and choose appropriate activities that will support their family’s values (Proverbs 22:6) GO B.I.G. Ministries offers “HangTime” Events at the House of Refuge (310A Gilbert Way, Newport), a safe neutral location for teens to build positive relationships. Young people have a place in their community where they can have something fun to do with peers and adults without having to engage in negative behaviors (Proverbs 12:15). Unchurched youth or those who would not normally attend “church” activities where the gospel is presented in a “program” type setting have an opportunity to learn about Christ through friendships with other teens and adults who know Jesus as Lord and Savior. During HangTime, caring Christian adults from the schools, community, churches, and ministry organizations are encouraged to interact with the teens as mentors and friends rather than chaperones. They offer the support teens need to succeed in life (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). These adults spend time at school interacting with kids during lunch or at various school sponsored activities, build- ing relationships, and sharing alternatives to the weekend party scene. Adult participant, Robert Walsh, describes HangTime as “a stepping stone between the secular community and YoungLife, WyldLife, or local church youth groups. We want kids to have a place where they feel comfortable to hangout, witness, and develop relationships with those they don’t feel would be receptive to an invitation to their normal church activities.” By “earning the right to be heard” through relationship building, students and adults alike are able to share their faith, encourage, and enable young people to GO B.I.G. (GO Believing In God) while making healthy life decisions. Twice a month, “HangTime” offers a place for students ages 13-19 to expand their relationships outside of their usual school cliques in a safe, no pressure environment on Saturdays from 7:30pm-midnight (Bible Study offered at 6:30-7:15). Teens are free to drop-in anytime during the evening to enjoy free food, games, movies, music, hot tub, bonfires, weight lifting, or just hanging out relaxing with friends in a comfortable, home-like environment. Parents likewise can be assured their kids are in an environment free of drugs, alcohol, or inappropriate activities. During November, HangTime occurs on the 15th and 29th. Volunteers are always needed to pray, set-up, serve, and clean up after our events. If you would like more information about upcoming HangTime Events, directions, would like to volunteer as a regular or periodic adult mentor (no long term commitments required), or make a donation to help support these events please contact Carol Walsh at 541-2648393, email [email protected], or text 612889-4149. — Inferno Out — Winter is coming, and fall is ending, but the music release season is just getting started. There were many albums to come out in October that I could have reviewed, but only one completely encapsulates the sound of fall and winter. The Classic Crime just released their new album of revisited and acoustic versions of their vast discography, and “What Was Done, Vol.1: A Decade Revisited” is nothing short of perfect. Keep in mind when they mean revisited it means more of a semi-acoustic version, where there may be other instruments besides acoustic guitar behind the softened vocal deliveries. This review also isn’t in chronological song order, but instead it’s organized by what albums the original songs were on. The Albatross came out in 2005 and while not completely polished contains some of my favorite songs of all time. In “What Was Done, Vol.1” some of those favorites of mine are revisited and made acoustic starting with “All the Memories (Revisited)”. This revisiting of “All the Memories” reminds me why I love The Classic Crime so much. They are able to change the backbone of a previous song and make it even better than before. “We All Look Elsewhere (Revisited)” is a stripped down significantly and the addition of strings gives a whole new dimension to the song. “The Coldest Heart (Revisited)” while good, isn’t what you would expect a semi-acoustic version of the song to sound like. The main problem I have with it is the lack of change on the vocals and percussion from the original. “Who Needs Air (Acoustic)” is the first strictly acoustic song on the album and happens to be my favorite Classic Crime song ever made. I could sing the praises of this song with thousands of words, but I’ll just say this; “Who Needs Air (Acoustic)” is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. The final 2 songs from The Albatross are “Headlights (Acoustic)” and “The Fight (Acoustic)”. Both of these tracks are fantastic acoustic versions and definite highlights with the latter not even sounding like the original. The next album addressed is 2008’s “The Silver Cord”, but only 2 tracks are revisited. “Salt in The Snow”, and “God & Drugs”. The former is exactly what you’d expect it to sound like if you loved the original just as much as everyone else. Beautiful and a guaranteed singalong track, with an incredible ending. The original “God & Drugs” is my favorite Classic Crime track so I had high expectations going into this revisited version, Needless to say, I was not disappointed whatsoever. In 2010 “Vagabonds” was released with mixed reviews. On “WWD Vol.1”, two of the most polarizing songs on the album are revisited. The first being the title track, which ends up being an incredible new version of the song and may change people’s minds of the original album. “My Name” is a weird track because on “Vagabonds” it already was a slower balladesque song. Thus, this revisited version isn’t much different, but still feels fresh. Finally, in 2012 “Phoenix” was released. Two of these songs are revisited; “You and Me Both”, and “Beautiful Darkside”. While not significantly amazing like “Who Needs Air” or “Vagabonds”, these songs still create a good balance of the different sounds The Classic Crime has accumulated over the years. Even though the bulk of “WWD Vol. 1: A Decade Revisited” is older material they offer up two new songs in the same semi-acoustic format. “Selfish”, and “Where Did You Go” are fantastic and really get me excited for The Classic Crimes next masterpiece. — INFERNO OUT Page 5 What’s Happening in... eyard thouse Vin ale) h ig L t a s aniel H outdoor appeared oween. (photo by D ls e g n a d e ll on Ha Costum Fellowship Christian ... Lincoln County Churches ewport gs at a N t and o d t o h h old recently s game. Barb Wrig YoungLife ll a tb g. uff foo powder p liams do the cookin il Mychal W Special guests Ji m Worship and Hea and Dena Pomeroy shared in Oct. at ling Center in L incoln City. Helyn Layton (far right) and her kids , Bailee ( L ) and Quinten dressed up for a costume party at the Presbyterian Church in Newpor t. Donna P o istry trip povich of the W orship & to Mexic o: Healing Ctr. in L Mike an incoln C d I, Bet ity wrot ty Selby Pursuit e this ab , one of in Alban out a re our teac y also w 2 steps a cent min hing Pa ent. Our t the firs stors. M been wa t healing favorite att Bond lking sin is s e o r f v M ic e, ois , ce we le ft! Yay G 4 at the 2nd hea es who hadn’t worship leader walked from Je ling serv od! in su ice and o ver 100 13 years and to s the last one. He ok has and Washington ors from all around the state On Nov. 5, 20 prayer warri ldport -Yaquina ristians came to pray in Wa DC, including many local Ch hthouse-Depoe Courthouse-Yaquina Head Lig ty un Co n col Lin rkPa y Ba way 18 Junction letz Bay-Lincoln City-High -Si letz -Si est Cr r tte -O y Ba and worship tors-ended with Communion pas y Cit n col Lin h wit d aye -pr th Beach Church website) and prayer. (Photo from Sou A group of costum e party-goers acco mpa the Night” party O ct. 31 held at the N nied by Traci Goff (far right) at th azarene church in e “Light Newport. What’s been happening at your church? Email photos to: [email protected]! Page 6 Page 7 What’s Happening in... eyard thouse Vin ale) h ig L t a s aniel H outdoor appeared oween. (photo by D ls e g n a d e ll on Ha Costum Fellowship Christian ... Lincoln County Churches ewport gs at a N t and o d t o h h old recently s game. Barb Wrig YoungLife ll a tb g. uff foo powder p liams do the cookin il Mychal W Special guests Ji m Worship and Hea and Dena Pomeroy shared in Oct. at ling Center in L incoln City. Helyn Layton (far right) and her kids , Bailee ( L ) and Quinten dressed up for a costume party at the Presbyterian Church in Newpor t. Donna P o istry trip povich of the W orship & to Mexic o: Healing Ctr. in L Mike an incoln C d I, Bet ity wrot ty Selby Pursuit e this ab , one of in Alban out a re our teac y also w 2 steps a cent min hing Pa ent. Our t the firs stors. M been wa t healing favorite att Bond lking sin is s e o r f v M ic e, ois , ce we le ft! Yay G 4 at the 2nd hea es who hadn’t worship leader walked from Je ling serv od! in su ice and o ver 100 13 years and to s the last one. He ok has and Washington ors from all around the state On Nov. 5, 20 prayer warri ldport -Yaquina ristians came to pray in Wa DC, including many local Ch hthouse-Depoe Courthouse-Yaquina Head Lig ty un Co n col Lin rkPa y Ba way 18 Junction letz Bay-Lincoln City-High -Si letz -Si est Cr r tte -O y Ba and worship tors-ended with Communion pas y Cit n col Lin h wit d aye -pr th Beach Church website) and prayer. (Photo from Sou A group of costum e party-goers acco mpa the Night” party O ct. 31 held at the N nied by Traci Goff (far right) at th azarene church in e “Light Newport. What’s been happening at your church? Email photos to: [email protected]! Page 6 Page 7 “Parish Nursing” from page 1 tradition, and is applicable to all Faith Communities. The role of the Faith Community Nurse reclaims the historic roots of health and healing that is found in many religious traditions. Jesus healed the “whole person” – body, mind, and spirit. Deacons and deaconesses carried on the church’s mission of healing in the early years, and during the medieval age, the Church was the vehicle in which healing could occur. Hospitals that were built had connections with churches. In 1984, The Reverend Granger Westberg approached Lutheran General Health System in Illinois with the idea of partnering with local churches in a Parish Nurse project. Today, an International Parish Nurse Resource Center located in the Church Health Center in Memphis, Tennessee serves Faith Community Nurses throughout the world. In 1997, Faith Community Nursing was recognized as a Nursing Specialty by the American Nurses’ Association. Recognizing that Faith Community Nursing is a Health Promotion, Disease Prevention ministry with a special emphasis on Spiritual Care, all of the activities that a Faith Community Nurse performs are derived from seven functions. These are: 1. Integrator of Faith and Health 2. Personal Health Counselor 3. Health Educator 4. Trainer of Volunteers 5. Developer of Support Groups 6. Referral Agent 7. Health Advocate I have always considered that what I do is a calling. To me, it is the best of both the nursing and the faith worlds. Both are intertwined together. My faith is part of my wholeness which encompasses my whole being-body, mind, and spirit. We have active Prayer Shawl ministries at both SPCH and SNLH. Once a few years ago when I went to give a patient in the hospital a Prayer Shawl she didn’t want to receive it. She told me that her cat would tear it apart, and it was okay to give it to someone else. When I entered another patient’s room with the same Prayer Shawl (it was red in color) and offered it to another patient, her response was memorable. After I told her who I was and that we would like her to have the shawl, she told me that her husband had just passed away recently and that his favorite color was red! God knew that she was supposed to have that shawl. There are many, many stories about Prayer Shawls that touch your heart. When, as a Faith Community Nurse you are able to make a difference; and they do it all the time, you are fulfilling God’s call to health and wholeness for that person. When a Faith Community Nurse calls the Dr. to make a client an appointment because they are having say a physical problem, and the client sees the Dr. and the problem is taken care of, let’s say by an antibiotic, or by changing a S.U.R.F.’s UP! (Serving Up Righteous Faith) medication, and that client is helped just by those small but significant nursing acts, it’s a wonderful feeling knowing you are assisting that client on their journey to health and wholeness. One aspect I really like about Faith Community Nursing is that it encompasses the spiritual aspect of a person also. FCN’s are able to pray for and with their clients also. We have several active Faith Community Nurses and Health Ministers serving in many faith communities in Lincoln County and beyond. These nurses are able VR1: Jungle Fever for young people. Enjoy “VR1: Jungle Fever”. Read the continuing adventures in future POSTs, too! Rebekah Borden is a teacher at MidCoast Christian School in Toledo. She is a member of Sacred Ground Baptist Church in Siletz, where she is a part of the worship team. By Rebekah Borden Editor’s note: Rebekah Borden, a teacher at MidCoast Christian School in Toledo, has created a story Page 8 When she opened her eyes she was in her bedroom, lying on her bed. She removed the virtual reality connectors from her temples and got up. She walked over to her closet door and looked in the mirror hanging there. She gave herself one more lookover. White tennis shoes, old blue jeans, solid black tank-top, blue heart necklace (given to her from Sean on her last birthday), and long curly red hair pulled up onto a ponytail. She looked herself over again and sighed, “So this is how I start eighth grade.” She sighed again, “Oh well.” JoAnna heard her mother walking up the stairs and grabbed her backpack. “JoAnna aren’t you ready yet? The bus will be here soon.” JoAnna and her mother just about collided at JoAnna’s door. She kissed her mom and ran down the stairs. “Just leaving now mom. See you after school. Love ya.” “Love you too! Have a good day at school.” Her mom yelled after her just as JoAnna went out the front door. JoAnna ran down the front walk, turned, and ran toward the bus where Sean was waiting. As she mounted the bus the driver pointed at his watch. “Sorry. It won’t happen again.” JoAnna said with a remorseful look on her face. Then she turned and followed Sean to their regular seats; right side, fourth from the back. They sat down, looked at each other, and started to laugh. “Man that was close. We should probably think of a different VR time, one that doesn’t make us late for the bus.” Sean looked around to make sure that no one was listening. Then he whispered, “That way no one will be suspicious. Especially our parents.” “No kidding. How about tonight at nine o’clock? That way we will have time to finish our ‘first day of school’ homework,” JoAnna said while making quotation marks with her fingers. “Agreed. And this time you won’t even make it out of the to provide home and hospital visits, nursing home and assisted living facility visits, as well as accompany clients when they see their doctor. They are available for blood pressure screenings as well as for health counseling and education. Having a Faith Community Nurse on staff in a church just makes sense! If you are interested in learning more about this wonderful Specialty of Nursing, please contact: Karen C. Wright, MSN, R.N. , Parish Nurse Coordinator at: (541) 9612557 or (541) 574-4925. woods.” Sean gloated. “We’ll just see about that,” JoAnna said with a mysterious gleam in her eyes. The rest of the way to school they talked about their classes, what teachers they were going to have, and which friends were coming back this year. The only thing they weren’t looking forward to was Daniel Williams. Daniel ‘Dead Meat’ Williams to anyone who crossed him. He’s the biggest bully in the whole school and his two favorite targets were JoAnna and Sean. By the end of last year they were both expert dodgers from Daniel. This year was going to be different though. Oh, yes. This year was definitely going to be different. Though no one knew it yet. Carol Walsh of Go B.I.G. (Believing in God) Ministries shown here with faithful mascot “Refuge” By Carol Walsh What’s happening in and around Newport reaching out to teens. “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 We were created to be in relationships: Relationship with God and each other. In Genesis 2:18, God stated, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” We have families and friends to provide encouragement, enjoyment, accountability, and guidance in our lives. Having good friends to hang out with is important at any age (Psalms 26:4-5), but especially to teens. Young people need their parents to be their primary source of support, acceptance, and direction in their lives; but during the teen years, young people increasingly depend on their friends to determine many of their decisions. Teens want the freedom to have fun with their friends without feeling like they are being constantly supervised or preached to. However, parents want their children to have positive relationships and choose appropriate activities that will support their family’s values (Proverbs 22:6) GO B.I.G. Ministries offers “HangTime” Events at the House of Refuge (310A Gilbert Way, Newport), a safe neutral location for teens to build positive relationships. Young people have a place in their community where they can have something fun to do with peers and adults without having to engage in negative behaviors (Proverbs 12:15). Unchurched youth or those who would not normally attend “church” activities where the gospel is presented in a “program” type setting have an opportunity to learn about Christ through friendships with other teens and adults who know Jesus as Lord and Savior. During HangTime, caring Christian adults from the schools, community, churches, and ministry organizations are encouraged to interact with the teens as mentors and friends rather than chaperones. They offer the support teens need to succeed in life (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). These adults spend time at school interacting with kids during lunch or at various school sponsored activities, build- ing relationships, and sharing alternatives to the weekend party scene. Adult participant, Robert Walsh, describes HangTime as “a stepping stone between the secular community and YoungLife, WyldLife, or local church youth groups. We want kids to have a place where they feel comfortable to hangout, witness, and develop relationships with those they don’t feel would be receptive to an invitation to their normal church activities.” By “earning the right to be heard” through relationship building, students and adults alike are able to share their faith, encourage, and enable young people to GO B.I.G. (GO Believing In God) while making healthy life decisions. Twice a month, “HangTime” offers a place for students ages 13-19 to expand their relationships outside of their usual school cliques in a safe, no pressure environment on Saturdays from 7:30pm-midnight (Bible Study offered at 6:30-7:15). Teens are free to drop-in anytime during the evening to enjoy free food, games, movies, music, hot tub, bonfires, weight lifting, or just hanging out relaxing with friends in a comfortable, home-like environment. Parents likewise can be assured their kids are in an environment free of drugs, alcohol, or inappropriate activities. During November, HangTime occurs on the 15th and 29th. Volunteers are always needed to pray, set-up, serve, and clean up after our events. If you would like more information about upcoming HangTime Events, directions, would like to volunteer as a regular or periodic adult mentor (no long term commitments required), or make a donation to help support these events please contact Carol Walsh at 541-2648393, email [email protected], or text 612889-4149. — Inferno Out — Winter is coming, and fall is ending, but the music release season is just getting started. There were many albums to come out in October that I could have reviewed, but only one completely encapsulates the sound of fall and winter. The Classic Crime just released their new album of revisited and acoustic versions of their vast discography, and “What Was Done, Vol.1: A Decade Revisited” is nothing short of perfect. Keep in mind when they mean revisited it means more of a semi-acoustic version, where there may be other instruments besides acoustic guitar behind the softened vocal deliveries. This review also isn’t in chronological song order, but instead it’s organized by what albums the original songs were on. The Albatross came out in 2005 and while not completely polished contains some of my favorite songs of all time. In “What Was Done, Vol.1” some of those favorites of mine are revisited and made acoustic starting with “All the Memories (Revisited)”. This revisiting of “All the Memories” reminds me why I love The Classic Crime so much. They are able to change the backbone of a previous song and make it even better than before. “We All Look Elsewhere (Revisited)” is a stripped down significantly and the addition of strings gives a whole new dimension to the song. “The Coldest Heart (Revisited)” while good, isn’t what you would expect a semi-acoustic version of the song to sound like. The main problem I have with it is the lack of change on the vocals and percussion from the original. “Who Needs Air (Acoustic)” is the first strictly acoustic song on the album and happens to be my favorite Classic Crime song ever made. I could sing the praises of this song with thousands of words, but I’ll just say this; “Who Needs Air (Acoustic)” is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. The final 2 songs from The Albatross are “Headlights (Acoustic)” and “The Fight (Acoustic)”. Both of these tracks are fantastic acoustic versions and definite highlights with the latter not even sounding like the original. The next album addressed is 2008’s “The Silver Cord”, but only 2 tracks are revisited. “Salt in The Snow”, and “God & Drugs”. The former is exactly what you’d expect it to sound like if you loved the original just as much as everyone else. Beautiful and a guaranteed singalong track, with an incredible ending. The original “God & Drugs” is my favorite Classic Crime track so I had high expectations going into this revisited version, Needless to say, I was not disappointed whatsoever. In 2010 “Vagabonds” was released with mixed reviews. On “WWD Vol.1”, two of the most polarizing songs on the album are revisited. The first being the title track, which ends up being an incredible new version of the song and may change people’s minds of the original album. “My Name” is a weird track because on “Vagabonds” it already was a slower balladesque song. Thus, this revisited version isn’t much different, but still feels fresh. Finally, in 2012 “Phoenix” was released. Two of these songs are revisited; “You and Me Both”, and “Beautiful Darkside”. While not significantly amazing like “Who Needs Air” or “Vagabonds”, these songs still create a good balance of the different sounds The Classic Crime has accumulated over the years. Even though the bulk of “WWD Vol. 1: A Decade Revisited” is older material they offer up two new songs in the same semi-acoustic format. “Selfish”, and “Where Did You Go” are fantastic and really get me excited for The Classic Crimes next masterpiece. — INFERNO OUT Page 5 The POST welcomes Pastor Victor Alvarizares . He is the Spanish Church pastor at the Worship & Healing Ctr. in Lincoln City Fridays at 7 pm. Versículo de Introducción: Proverbios 3:21 (VRV) “Hijo mío, no se aparten estas cosas de tus ojos; Guarda la ley y el consejo.” Introduction Verse: Proverbs 3:21 (KJV) “My son, let not them depart from thine eyes, keep sound wisdon and discretion.” Preguntas de introducción/ Introduction questions 1) ¿Qué entiendes por la palabra ley? What do understand by the Word Law? 2) ¿Cuál es uno de los buenos consejos que has recibido en su vida? Do you remember a good advice you have received in your life? 3) ¿Últimamente a tenido la oportunidad de hacerle bien a alguien? Have you had an opportunity to do good to somebody lately? Introducción: Hoy miraremos algunos beneficios prácticos de guardar la ley de Dios en nuestras vidas y sus consejos/ discreción (buena conducta). Introduction: Today we will be seeing a few practical benefits in keeping the law of God and his council/ discretation (good conduct). Definición: La ley de Dios: Hay muchos que le temen a esta palabra ya que la miran como algo que los condena y enjuicia en lugar de bendecir, pero en si la palabra ley en este pasaje se puede traducir como sabiduría y en el caso del conocimiento de Dios nos damos cuenta que el revela su sabiduría por medio de la palabra (biblia). Así que guardar su ley es guardar su palabra, la Biblia. Si nosotros guardamos la palabra/Biblia tendremos muchos beneficios los cuales miraremos en este estudio. Definition: The law of God: Many people are afraid of this word because they see it more like condemnation and judgment instead of seeing it like a blessing. This word in this passage is the same word wisdom and in the case of the knowledge of God He reveals His wisdom thru His word the Bible. In other words, keeping the law is keeping the word. So if we keep the Word/ Bible, then we will have many bendefits which we will see in this study. Andarás por tu camino confiadamente” Prov. 3:23 “You shall walk in your way safely” Prov. 3:23 La biblia dice que la palabra de Dios es lámpara en nuestro camino de tal manera que si la guardamos y ponemos por obra nos dará luz/ conocimiento y nos ayudara a no tropezar en nuestro caminar de la vida. The Bible says that the Word of God is a lamp unto our path in such a way that if we keep it and practice it, it will bring light/ knowledge into our lives and it will help us from stubling in our walk in life. “Cuando te acuestes no tendrás temor” Prov. 3:24 “When you liest down, you will not be afraid” Prov. 3:24 El Rey y escritor de algunos Salmos, David declaro “En paz me acostare y así mismo dormiré, porque solo tú me haces vivir confiado”. Hoy en día mucha gente que no puede decir esto porque están alejados de Dios y de su palabra. Muchos necesitan de medicamente para dormir unas cuantas horas y sus sueños son pesadillas. Si guardamos la palabra de Dios, Dios guardara nuestro sueño, sueños y nos hará vivir confiadamente. King David who also wrote some of the Psalms declared “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you oh Lord make me dwell in safety”. There is a lot of people that cannot say those words because they are far from God and His Word. Many need medicine to sleep a few hours and their dreams turn into nightmares. If we keep God’s Word, then He will keep our sleep, dreams and we will live in safety. “No tendrás temor de pavor repentino” Prov. 3:25 “Be not afraid of sudden Fear” Prov. 3:25 El temor es un espíritu que ataca al ser humano especialmente los que no tienen a Dios en su vida. La gente le teme a lo desconocido, al futuro y su imaginación lo traiciona para pensar lo peor, pero cuando guardamos la palabra de Dios no tendremos temor alguno porque sabemos que Dios está de nuestro lado. La Biblia dice que Dios es amor y también dice que el perfecto amor hecha fuera todo temor. Fear is a spirit that attack people especially those that do not have God in their lives. People fear the unknown, the future and their imagination doesnt help them because they start thinking and imagining the worst, but if we keep the Word of God we will have no fear because we will know that God is on our side. The Bible says that God is love and it also states that perfect love cast out fear. No niegues hacer el bien a quien es debido” Prov. 3:27 “Withhold not good to them to whom it is due” Prov. 3:2728 La palabra de Dios nos ensena de la cosecha y de la siembra, todo lo que el hombre siembra, esto cosecha. Cuando nosotros miramos la necesidad de alguien (especialmente en la familia de Dios) y tenemos para ayudar, debemos de hacerlo y el día que a nosotros nos toque recibir habrá alguien quien nos dará. The word of God teaches us about sowing and reaping, everything that a man’s sows, this will he also reap. When we see the need of somebody (especially in the family of God) & we have to give, we must do it so that when it’s time for us to receive there will be people willing to help us out too. No intentes mal contra tu projimo Prov. 3:29-30 Devise not evil against your neighbor Prov. 3:29-30 La palabra nos manda a amar a nuestro prójimo y orar por nuestros enemigos. También nos ensena que dentro de lo que cabe debemos de estar en paz con todos. El planear una maldad contra tu prójimo no es de Dios sino del diablo. La Biblia también nos ensena que el que está en Dios ama ya que continued on page 10 Pulling Down Barriers By Pam Carpenter, Associate Pastor at Lighthouse Vineyard Fellowship in Newport “Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up. So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith.” (Galatians 6:9,10 NASB)! It seems to me that God is encouraging us to pull down the barriers that exist Page 4 between us in the Body of Christ: barriers of class, denomination, and church culture. We are one family, no matter what denomination or stream we are part of. In this wonderful country, we have surpluses of almost everything. We can eat fruit no matter what the season. We can choose between a hundred kinds of cars or shirts or movies. We are used to expressing our individuality and defining ourselves by our choices. One of those choices is where and with whom we worship, but building our relationship with the family God has given us is not like choosing a shirt or joining a gym. This passage in Galatians reminds us that our calling includes doing good to the family of the faith and we aren’t to make the mistake that this means only those in our chosen group. When we are born into this fallen world, we come into a family. We don’t get to choose and occasionally it feels like there must have been some mistake, but we trust that God ordained that…our place in the world, our natural gifts and weaknesses, and our family. This is like the canvas upon which we can paint with the brush of faith and the colors given by the Holy Spirit, in the studio of the love of the Father. We are free to create this work of art using both the things that naturally please us and the things that look like problems. Today God is drawing us to join more closely together with others, The POST Puppy to link arms, learn from each other and celebrate God’s grace together. We have a high calling to encourage and receive encouragement and to bring God’s Kingdom to earth. Every person has something to teach us and deserves respect. Let’s tear down walls in prayer and in action! “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2 NKJV) ‘Twas the evening of Oct. 31. I got to see our neighbors dressed like sharks, and my family gave them treats on our doorstep. Then, my family left for the evening. I get a little huffy when they leave me. Kelli had been baking a pie, and had left out measuring cups, etc. I was able to reach them, so was hoping to soothe my feelers by having a bake-off. But I couldn’t get to the baking staples...and I even knew Kelli had a package of dark chocolate chips in the cupboard! But my family returned only to curiously find plastic measuring cups on the living room carpet. So we all proceeded to go to bed. I thought we had bid good-bye to certain rodents out at the old farm where we once lived. But in the dark shadows of the night, a RAT got in the house (after chewing its way in behind the washer and dryer). I knew it wasn’t my buddy, Ratatouille, whom I used to cook with at the other house. In this case, Tux the cat knew what he had to do. His 24/7 pest control business was tapped. I am glad for cats, after all; otherwise the stinker rat could have chewed his way into my food sack. That really would’ve made me huffy! “I knew You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity”. (Jonah 4:2 & 3). What is Winds of Praise? O ur primary goal is to encourage people to worship God, in the name of Jesus Christ, every day, 24 hours a day. We do this primarily through the broadcast of contemporary (modern) praise and worship music. We have live DJs at specific times throughout the day. We have time available for the rebroadcast of local church sermons and Bible teachings. 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The Bible also teaches us that whoever is in God will love for God is love. “La maldición del Senor esta en la casa del impio” Prov. 3:33-35 “The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked” Prov. 3:33-35 La palabra nos ensena que Dios pone delante de nosotros la bendición y maldición y que nosotros debemos de escoger cual vamos a querer. Si guardamos la palabra entonces nuestras casas estarán llenas de las bendiciones de Dios y el que rechaza la palabra de Dios está abriendo puertas para que la maldición entre en su casa. Hoy el Señor te da la oportunidad de traer la bendición a tu casa y los tuyos. The Law/Word teaches us that God puts before us the blessing and curse and we need to decide which one we want. If we keep His Word, then our homes will be filled with his blessings. He that rejects the Word of God is opening the door for the curse to come into their home. Today the Lord is giving the opportunity to bring home the blessings and your loved ones. Preguntas finales Final Questions: 1) ¿Cómo consideras que son tus sueños? How do you consider your dreams to be? 2) ¿Consideras que le has negado la ayuda a alguien pudiendo haber ayudado? Do you consider that you have neglected to help someone out having the means to help them? 3) ¿Consideras que la bendición reposa en tu casa? ts n e v E r e b m e v No Bulletin Board Nov. 15: arene: rch of the Naz At Newport Chu Star & Dessert All Christian Music pm: Challenge, 6-8 Christian rte In Fundraiser for port Outreach, New n io at on By D Wyldife Clubs are starting up again. First club will be Saturday Nov. 8 from 6-7:30 in multipurpose room at NHS. Before club we will be watching Donkey Basketball at NHS from 4-6. Any middle schooler wanting to go, meet in front of highschool at 3:30. We have a Nov. 16: limited amount of tickets. Second Central Coast Assembly of God: club will be Saturday Nov. 22. Guest speakers and musicians, Jim and 22 Dena Pomeroy, 10 a.m. Nov. Newport Ch 21 & 22: urch of the 15th Annua Nazarene: l Joy Group Bazaar, 8:3 0-4 pm Nov. 22: Second Wyldlife Club mtg. Page 10 Do you consider the blessings is over your house? Si deseas recibir a Jesús como Señor salvador de tu vida repite con nosotros esta oración: La biblia dice que si crees en tu corazón y confiesas con tu boca, eres salvo. Cree y confiesa hoy: Jesús te pido perdón por mis pecados y te acepto como mi Señor y Salvador de mi vida. Creo que tú eres el hijo de Dios y que moriste por mis pecados en la cruz del calvario. Amen If you would like to receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior repeat this prayer with me: The Bible says that if you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth you are saved. Believe and confess today: “Jesus, I ask for forgiveness for my sin and I accept you as my Lord and Savior of my life. I believe that you are the son of God and that you died for my sins at the Cross of Calvary. Amen.” by Dee Ann Bogue Felicidades y bienvenido a la familia de Dios. Congratulation and welcome the family of God. Apostol/Apostle Victor Alvarizares Casa del Padre Internacional/ The Fathers House International FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinners: Nov. 10, 6:30 pm Waldport CommuNity diNNer Committee meetiNg 250 NW JohN St. (mooSe lodge) voluNteerS & doNatioNS Needed Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 23, 5:30 pm hosted by Sacred Ground Baptist Church: Cultural Center on Government Hill, Siletz Thanksgiving Day, 12 noon-4 pm American Legion Hall 424 W. Olive St., Newport: For more information call 541-265-9017 Thanksgiving Day, 12 noon-6 pm St. Augustine Catholic Church, Lincoln City Volunteers Welcome Dee Ann Bogue Returning my box of scarecrows, pumpkins, and fall leaves back up to the attic, I counted 6 boxes of Christmas decorations awaiting their turn to come downstairs. But first, of course, is Thanksgiving. Yes, the time of year we count our blessings while making a Mayflower out of a crooked squash for the center of the table and stuffing the bird and ourselves. The holidays truly are joyous. I bask in the pleasure of those sights, sounds, and smells during this special season, don’t you? This year will be a little different for me. Although I just turned 80, and although I’ve been a born-again believer since the age of 3 or 4 when I prayed a simplified “sinners’ prayer” at my mother’s knee, I must confess I’m a late bloomer in some things spiritual. Although I could recite John 3:16 from the get-go, and I knew I would go to heaven when I died; although I prayed and read my Bible every day after a Sunday School teacher taught that practice, and although I’ve taught Sunday School and been part of Prison Fellowship for twenty years, and, and… Hey, do I sound like the rich young ruler here? But from this vantage point, I realize a central principle of Christianity has Answer By Fire GAtherinG Dan LunDy Dan Lundy, Messenger Ministries Hello Brothers and Sisters. LaRita and I, along with Bob and Meg Ledbetter, attended the Answer By Fire Gathering in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, November 1. It actually started on Friday but LaRita and I didn’t make it. Bob and Meg did, however, and said the worship and teaching was wonderful. Some old friends you might remember are: Rita Bear-Gray, Lanny Harris, Deb Robinson and Don and Mary Gentry. I could go to great lengths to describe the power in the worship with the combined instruments, drums and voices. But I won’t. I want to talk about the teaching that Rita BearGray taught. I will paraphrase her and encapsulate the message so you don’t have to read half the night to get through this article. She started out with prayer. Nothing unusual in that, right? Then she went into a short testimony about her early life. She was born in a remote village in northern Canada where her father was a trapper. They were poor and so remote that they didn’t have electricity or running water. Their heat was wood that they cut in the summer and burned all winter long. Yes, they endured freezing temperatures and snow for most of the winter. She told one particular story about when her mother was eight months pregnant with her. Her dad was out on the trapline. The family ran out of food. Rita’s mother left the other children at the cabin and went toward the village to get some food. She didn’t make it. A pack of wolves chased her across a frozen lake where she managed (eight months pregnant) to climb a tree. She stayed there all night. Two trappers came along and chased the wolves off and took her to their cabin, warmed her up and saved her life. Rita went on to say that her mother left when she (Rita) was two years old. She just couldn’t stand the wilderness lifestyle. So, her father raised all the kids while trapping and hunting for subsistence. It was a harsh life. The authorities came occasionally, scooped up the Indian kids, and took them to boarding schools far away. Some kids were never heard of again. So, her father took them into the deeper wilderness where they hunted, trapped and lived off the land for several more years. Finally, when they moved back closer to the village, Rita’s mom came back and took her out of the village and to another family. Rita said she never understood why continued on page 11 been missing. In this past year, previously skipped over Scriptures have begun glowing for me like neon lights. What have I missed? Here’s the answer: the all day, every day walk in the Spirit. More specifically, I’ve been parceling out my days into “my time” and “God’s time.” But wait! If I am in union with the Creator, as He so lavishly offers, then there’s no divvying up, right? In fact lately I cringe when I hear folks say that God is a big part of their lives. What’s that? Only part? God is my life I’m just grasping! … “it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God….” Galatians 2:20. So that does away with portion control. “This is your time, Lord, now I get to do my thing” has changed to His life in me. I hope I’ll remember and practice this new understanding daily. Blessed Lord, sanctify your Word to my heart, embedding it permanently so I might walk worthy of your calling. Amen. Oh Glory! Happier Holidays ahead! Stop in & visit us for lunch. 265-7822 340 N. Coast Hwy Let Adeo bring quality care to the comfort of your home. We are a comprehensive medically based, licensed In Home Care Agency serving Lincoln County. Let our RN supervised caregivers help you stay in your own home as you age or recover from a hospital stay. 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Albright POST Editor I hear the rain this morning, and it’s just the kind of day that my mom loved for being at her artist’s easel, perhaps painting a still life (a flower R ick R ussell Rick Russell is a local wrestling coach and Pastor at Siletz First Baptist Church Wonder sometimes if we coaches miss opportunities to really know our athletes. The stars quite naturally stand out, but are we missing something about the remainder of the team? Do we often overlook the athlete who works hard every day, just to be noticed by us? When we think about it, we had a great example of a person who took great care to bring individuPage 2 One of Those God Things from the garden, picked by Dad, in past years, I had saved nearly next to her); a landscape, or a every greeting card or letter--stormy seascape. Bette (Diggs) not to mention unneeded photo Garrard sold many of her paint- negatives--- ...(fortunately, I am ings through the fine dining res- getting better at letting go of taurant, The Towne House, which is now Izzy’s, in Agate Beach.. She was also commissioned to do special works; one that comes to mind is a dark scene of African tribal dancers, with snakes. This was especially challenging for her “Drift Fishing” by Bette D. Garrard do, as she abhorred snakes! such things now). So sentimenMom has been gone for 20 tality is one of my issues, and years this December. My sisters, when it came to a work of art, Dad, and I all have many of her what to do? paintings. And I must say storLast month, I shared the Siletz age has been an issue, as we children’s drumming choir projdon’t have enough wall space ect that is in the works. Mom to give all of the art the special loved children, and to see them spotlights that they deserve. And blossom in their God-given talI am a “keeper”...for instance, ents. In gathering items for the silent auction/chili feed held at the Little Chief Restaurant for the kid’s choir, I felt a freedom to select one of Mom’s paintings. My husband Scott was amazed that I would even consider it. I shared with my local sister, and she was also supportive. So, the painting you see here, “Drift Fishing” (so “Siletz-y”,I thought), was put on a table top easel at the auction, with a little information about Mom. I was thrilled that dear friends, LaRita and Dan Lundy, looked like they would be the ones to take the painting home, having placed a bid. Just before the auction closed, a woman came in and asked for an order of biscuits and gravy from the regular restaurant menu, unaware that we were having a chili feed. So, chili it was. She had spotted the painting earlier, and was disappointed that the auction papers were being gathered up. LaRita graciously let her bid anyway. Barbara made the winning bid! She explained that her husband had passed away just six months ago, and river fishing is what they did together, so she was deeply touched. She returned a little later with cash in hand, and in tears gave me a big hug and kiss on the cheek. This brought tears to me. Barbara said, “The only thing wrong with this painting is that I am not in the boat with him”. I tried to console her, with “... he is waiting for you!”. So, you see you don’t know when God is going to do something; to perhaps release you in an area of life. And, with God behind the do-ing, you (and someone else!) can be blessed. Jesus said, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in My name. This is My command: Love each other”. (John 15:16&17, NIV). Chalk Talk wiTh CoaCh RiCk Russell “Don’t Miss theM” als to Himself. Christ’s life on earth serves as an ideal of how we are to treat every individual on our team, and focusing on him is crucial because we are prone to forget that an athletic team is made up of more than the stars. Each member is important. Anyone choosing to be part of a team must accept responsibility to build up and encourage everyone. Let’s be careful to not focus on the stars. Sometimes a simple pat on the back is all it takes to show we care. Jesus reaches for us before we even ask. Aren’t we to do the same? Yes, we are to follow His example and show compassion for all of our players. Jesus loves us, and we should do the same for others. The reason we are given talents is for the glory of God. That means each person is uniquely designed to glorify God in a special way. This truth helps us remember that everyone on the team has a contribution to make and is therefore worthy of our attention. Are we teaching our athletes to encourage one another by our personal example? How do we view the members of our team? Lord help me appreciate every member of my team (church). Help me make them feel important and needed to make our team complete. I pray that others will always see You in our behavior. “Now finally, all of you should be like-minded and sympathetic, should love believers, and be compassionate and humble, not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you can inherit a blessing.” I Peter 3:8-9 *Taken from FCA Coach’s Bible “Answer By Fire Gathering” from page 3 this was done. Eventually she was found and returned home. She went on to testify that her homelife became very hard because her dad became alcoholic and abusive. At 15 she left home, never to return. She spoke of how deep hurts can lead to bitterness. Rita went on to say that bitterness ruins every part of a person’s life, to the point of nearly no return. Then, she spoke of the power of God through Jesus Christ and how He turned her life around and gave her hope and strength. The teaching was powerful and full of the hope in Jesus Christ. She now teaches and works as an alcohol and drug counselor. She is a minister in her own right. She is a blessing from Creator God. Her message in a nutshell? We can forgive and rebuild through the power of Jesus, the Son of our Creator. If you are bitter? Go to the Cross and get better. This can only be accomplished by going to the source—Yeshua, Jesus. I have experienced this in my life. So can you. Be blessed. HOWARD A. ADAMS Certified Public Accountant 833 S.W. Government St. Newport, OR 97365 (541) 265-6959 FAX (541) 265-6938 3515 N.E. Quay Lincoln City, OR 97367 (541) 994-8440 FAX (541)994-3190 E-mail: [email protected] Proud Member of IBEW/NECA ABOVEBOARD ELECTRIC INC. For All Your Electrical Needs PO Box 387 Toledo OR 97391 [email protected] (541) 574-2948 CCB # 154247 Serving your community for over 51 years. TIRES UÊBRAKES WHEELS U SHOCKS BATTERIES ALIGNMENT NEWPORT 541-265-6604 1155 SW Coast Hwy TOLEDO 541-336-1611 415 NW A Street MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30-6 U SATURDAY 7:30-5 NEW Underwriters! Help the ministry: 6 mos. of sponsorship for ONLY $200. Fish Peddler’s Market 617 SW Bay Blvd, Newport, OR (541) 265-7057 Such a tasty way to support Winds of Praise The POST PuPPy Includes a business card size ad in the POST & non-commercial announcements on the air are FREE ContaCt Kelli @ the PoSt, Ph. 541-272-1518 or email: [email protected] "RENDA0OLENDEY "OOKKEEPING3ERVICE GYqjgddÛ¬Û=mddÛ:q[d]Û9ggcc]]haf_ ~ÛJ<ÛCgj]fÛCYf]ÛÝÛKgd]\gÛFIÛ~ Zhgd]f\]q³Y[lagff]lf]l ¨~©Û¤ []dddmdYjÛh`gf]Û¨~©Û¤ Poolside Jan’s HOT TUBS SALES • SUPPLIES • SERVICE Insured & Licensed CCB# 135851 [email protected] Janet Davenport 152 NE 6th St. Newport (541) 265-4649 Fax (541) 265-9853 Heritage Living Options Senior Care Home in Lincoln City, Oregon Current availability Respite care also available Medicaid accepted For more information call Tanya Wittwer at 541-614-0795 Or visit us at https://www.facebook.com/HeritageLivingOptions Page 11 Churches of Lincoln County The churches listed on this directory all actively support Winds of Praise Broadcasting and share a common belief that the scriptures of the Holy Bible are true and accurate, including John 14:6, where Jesus says “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Bayside Chapel 145 Collins, Depoe Bay Services: Sun. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Food Bank: Clients, once a month, and every Wed. for bread & sweets; call Donna Sanders, 541-270-3404 Pastor: Mark Scott, 541-921-7273 Encounter Community Church 541-270-6995 710 NE 3rd-Unit B, Newport (behind Steen’s Master Lube near fairgrounds) Sun. morning service, 10 a.m. Encounter Teens youth group, Thurs. 5:30 pm Website: www.encountercc.net Calvary Baptist Church, 541-265-5232 903 SW Alder St., Newport Sun. School 9:45 a.m.; 11 a.m. worship Soup Kitchen meal, Sun. 12 noon- 1 pm; Wed. 4:30-5:30 pm First Baptist Church, Newport 208 NW 6th 541-265-5811 Sunday Service at 10:45 a.m. Hispanic Ministry Sunday 7:30 p.m. Prayer Gathering Wednesday, 5:45 pm. Home Bible Studies weekly Kids Club World Wednesday evenings Third Sat. of every month: Free community breakfast, 8:30-11 a.m. Sacred Ground Baptist 541-444-9323 (Church) 541-602-4252 (Pastor Rick Russell) 377 SW Swan Ave, Siletz Worship services, Sun. 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Children’s ministries at 11 a.m. First Baptist Church of Toledo 541-336-2161 NW 11th & Nye Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship 6:00 p.m. Thursday Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 541-265-2841, 227 NE 12th St., Newport http://www.newportfpc.org Office Hours 9:00AM-1:00PM, Mon. thru Fri. Sunday Service 10:00am Child Care is available Logsden Neighborhood Church, 541-444-2820 6631 Logsden Rd., Logsden Sun. 9:30 a.m. Teaching and Fellowship Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., Call Church for weekday Bible studies info Worship and Healing Center (541)557-1780 1800 SE Hwy 101 Suite E Bonita Plaza (by J’s Fish and Chips) Lincoln City Worship Service: Wed. 7 pm Spanish Service Fri. 7 pm IAHR Healing Rooms: Tues. 5:30-8:30 pm • Sat. 9-noon Karen C. Wright, MSN, R.N. Parish Nurse Coordinator Lincoln County, Oregon (541) 961-2557 or (541) 574-4925 Lighthouse Vineyard Christian Fellowship 541-574-4499 704 SW Hurbert St. Newport 97365 Sunday mornings 10 am, last Friday of the month: 7pm Encountering God. New Life Foursquare Church, 541-994-9319 2700 NE 22nd St., Lincoln City Sun. 10 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Life Groups, Wed. 6:30 pm To participate in knitting prayer shawls, contact: Celeste O-Brien, 541-996-7132 or Karen Wright Newport Church of the Nazarene, 541-265-6684 227 NW 12th, Newport Sunday Morning Classes: 8:45 a.m.. Sunday Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Nursery & childcare available Radiant Church, (formerly Newport Foursquare Church) 541-351-8141 215 NW 15th St., Newport Sun. 10 a.m., Home Meetings: Wed. 7 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church 541-336-3161 110 NE Alder St., Toledo Service Times: Sundays 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Music Ministers: Rev. Deacon Pauline Morrison, and visiting priests on Sunday St. Peter the Fisherman - Lutheran Church 541-994-8793 1226 SW 13th Lincoln City Adult Bible Study and Youth Sunday School Sunday 9 a.m. - Traditional Service 10:30 a.m. Bible Study Wed 6:30 p.m. www.stpeterlc.com South Beach Church Ph. 541-272-3377 3335 S. Coast Hwy., South Beach Sun. Worship, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. www.southbeachchurch.org Yaquina Chapel (formerly South Beach Chapel) 541-574-7977 Yaquina Chapel meets at Pacfic Homes Beach Club Community Center 3339 NE Avery St., Newport Toledo Foursquare Church, 541-336-1013 1803 NW Lincoln Way Sun. 10 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Waldport Foursquare Church 541-563-4154 185 Huckleberry, Waldport Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Call for weekly Bible Studies Central Coast Assembly of God Church ph. 541-265-5773 236 NE 6th, Newport Services: Sunday Celebration Service and emPOWERed Kid’s Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday Family night (activities and classes for the whole family) 6:30 p.m. If your church is not listed on this directory, please call us at 541-574-1892 Listings are $10 per month POST Winds of Praise Broadcasting Statement of Faith We believe: That the Bible is God's inspired, authoritative, infallible Word. 2 Tim 3:16, 17 That there is one God, eternally existent in three personalities; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 2 Cor. 13:14 That Jesus Christ, born of a virgin, sacrificed His own life by shedding His blood on the cross for our sins, and was resurrected by God from death to provide eternal life to those who accept Him as Lord and Savior and is soon coming back for His church. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. "No one comes to the Father, but through Me." John 14:6 That the Holy Spirit, the Helper, is active, sent by the Father, dwells within us, and daily leads us a teaches us in all things. John 14:16, 17 That Jesus Christ is the head of His church, and that His church is composed of individual members and fellowships created to serve unique yet necessary functions and that love is the greatest of all gifts given to His church. 1 Cor. 12 & 13 Winds of Praise Officers and Board of Directors: Scott Albright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sacred Ground Baptist-President Kelli Albright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sacred Ground Baptist) Vice President and POST Editor Allen Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sacred Ground Baptist) Board Member Linda Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sacred Ground Baptist) Board Member Joe Joncas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Yaquina Chapel) Board Member Luke Frechette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (South Beach Church) Board Member Winds of Praise Broadcasting is a non-profit 501(c3), organization, operates 24 hours a day at 98.7 FM in the Newport, OR, area; and on the Internet at www.windsofpraise. com. We play contemporary Christian praise and worship music, and some sermons. List your Calendar Event here! Call 541-574-1892 Email: [email protected] with the info FOR NOVEMbER CalENdaR of EVENts sEE bullEtiN bOaRd & FREE thaNksgiViNg g diNNERs iN thE COMMuNitY ON PagE 10 pa ge ol s 4 umNi &8 sTs e-mail: [email protected] www.windsofpraise.com Studio: 541-574-1892 • Home: 541-272-1518 1628-E North Coast Hwy. • P.O. Box 491 • Newport, OR 97365-4930 Vol. 13 Novembber 2014 No. 11 FREE The Winds of Praise POST.... “News of the church proclaiming Jesus in Lincoln County.” KWPB 98.7 FM Programming Guide “Night Live” with Don Heist Mon, Wed-Sat 5 pm - 7 pm “The Tent / Soaking” with Aimee Herd Mon-Thurs 4am, 10:30 am, Fri 4 am, 3 pm “Joyful Soundz” with Daniel Hale Tues & Thurs approximately 12 noon “Freedom Sharing Jesus” w/ Roger Roach, Mon-Fri. 12 noon - 12:30 pm; and Tues. 5 pm - 7 pm Scott: in the Studio Mon-Fri 6 am - 7 am Feature Full Length CD Mon-Fri 9 am, 4 pm, 9 pm Radiant Church Thu 2 pm “Friday Night Inferno” (youth music) Fri, 7 pm - 9 pm South Beach Christian Fellowship Sermon Fri 10:30 am Karen & Kids Children’s Programming Sat 9-9:15 am “Under the Radar” Sat, 7pm “Balm of Gilead Hour” (Lamplighter Theater) Sun 12 pm Tw o - se New e C Parish Nursing: Help for Physical & Spiritual Health by Karen C. Wright, MSN, R.N. Parish Nurse Coordinator serving Lincoln County Have you ever had a question about your health or that of a loved one but couldn’t call your doctor because it was a weekend and the office was closed? You wished you had someone to talk with; someone who had professional knowledge about health and wellness. Maybe your Doctor pre- scribed some new medication for you recently, but after you left the office and got home you couldn’t quite remember what pill was for what problem. Maybe you’ve just had a new baby and you sure could use some extra professional advice on baby care. If you’ve ever wondered about diabetes, asthma, parkinson’s or alzheimer’s diseases, depression, Advance Directives, Karen C. Wright, MSN, R.N. the new Health Care laws Parish Nurse Coordinator and more, consider talk- erving Lincoln County ing with a Faith Community Nurse. Faith Community Nurses (sometimes called Parish Nurses) are Registered Nurses (R.N.’s) who take specialized course work in order to minister to people in their Faith Communities. Faith Community Nurses do not provide “hands on” nursing or duplicate other nursing or medical services, but they are able to provide that link between the faith world and the medical world. A Faith Community Nurse works within his or her own Faith Community, and yet reaches out to those in their local geographical communities as well. Faith Community Nurses minister to the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. They bring their compassion, education, and expertise in order to accomplish this role. Faith Community Nursing is rooted in the Judeo-Christian continued on page 8 10% of the November POST advertising will go to the “Shop with a Cop” program by Scott Albright listen live: Windsofpraise.com I stepped out of the house on a Monday morning, hands loaded with stuff, and ready to go to work. It had just begun to downpour. The rain was coming down hard. So I paused on the porch, knowing that it would probably let up in a moment or two. And as I paused, I listened. It was awesome. A unique God song. Rain on the tin roof. Rain through the big cedar trees. Splashing off the road. What could have been a blood pressure raiser turned into a moment of peace and pleasure. I could have chosen to be bothered, or to just ‘go with the flow’ and I’m happy I had the good sense to do the Radio Update latter. Life is full of choices every day, every moment, is’nt it? Do we choose to stand or sit? To work or rest? To pick up the remote, or pick up His book? To fight or flight? To trust in our emotions or trust in God and His Word? I don’t always make the right choices, and I’m sure no one does, but we do get better the longer we practice at it. We have been engaged in a lot recently. The enemy seems active, aiming against us. And when I say ‘us’, I mean us the Church. But the Bible warns us of such in 1 Peter 5 “Be careful—watch out for attacks from Satan, your great enemy. He prowls around like a hungry, roaring lion, looking for some victim to tear apart. Stand firm when he attacks. Trust the Lord; “ When the storm hits, stand firm. Wait. Trust in the Lord. Enjoy His presence. Rest in Him. I have heard a prophetic word that the Lord is about to come in a new strong movement, like a tidal wave. Pulling out all things first, in an unusual way, in prepara- PO BOx 491 NewPOrt, Or 97365 tion for the force to come. Are you ready, in Him? Scott Albright is co-founder, with Kelli Albright of Winds of Praise Broadcasting. He leads worship at the Sacred Ground Baptist Church in Siletz, works full time at Bigfoot Beverages in Newport, and helps run the radio station in the mornings between 5:30 and 7. Place POstage stamP Here tO:
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