CHURCH NOTES:Astoria Baptists ask: ‘God’s rock or yours?’

Published 5:00 pm Thursday, September 19, 2002

“God’s Rock or Yours?” is the final message in the series on discipleship at Astoria First Baptist Church, Seventh and Commercial streets, in the 11 a.m. Sunday service. The Rev. Jim Green uses John 12:24-26 as the basis for the message. Children’s church for grades Kindergarten to second-grade and Pathfinders, for students in third through fifth grade, meet during the service. “Crossover,” a youth ministry for high school teens, meets at 5:30 p.m. “Facing Forever,” a video-based series that looks at eternity, continues at 6 p.m.

Women’s Bible study group meets at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Prayer Central, a time of intercessory and personal prayer, meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, as does “Lost and Found,” a youth ministry for middle school teens. For information, call 325-1761.

Center for Spiritual

Living of the North Coast

Center for Spiritual Living of the North Coast, a Metaphysical/New Thought center at 120 10th St., holds its Sunday celebration at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Ann Robben-Dott begins a series on “God and Perfection.”

A spiritual practices and support group meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Simple yoga and meditation is offered at 11:30 a.m. Friday. For information, call 325-8839.

St. Mary, Star

of the Sea Catholic

A Vigil Mass is offered at 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Mission, 867 Fifth Ave. in Hammond. Confession is from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday in Astoria and before Mass in Hammond.

St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1465 Grand Ave., offers Mass Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. in Spanish. Religious education classes begin at 9:30 a.m. for students in preschool through sixth grade.

A communion service is held at 8 a.m. Monday. Weekday masses are at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, 8 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 9 a.m. Friday. Thursday Adoration is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

High school and middle school religious education will be offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Altar Society holds a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Star of the Sea School Auditorium.

Warrenton First Baptist

WARRENTON – Men’s Bible reading time is offered at 7 a.m. Saturday at Warrenton First Baptist Church, 30 N.E. First St.

Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 9:15 a.m. The adult class, taught by the Rev. Ed Bussert, is on the book of Hosea. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. At 5 p.m. youth groups for all ages and adult Bible study meet, followed by the 6 p.m. service.

Bible study for adults in the book of Isaiah is held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. On Wednesday, Bible study for high school and young adults is offered at 5:30 p.m., followed by prayer meeting at 7 p.m. and choir practice at 8 p.m. Women’s “Prayer and Share” meets at 9 a.m. Thursday. Home Bible studies are at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. For information, call 861-2432.

Philadelphia Church

HAMMOND – Sunday worship begins at 10:30 a.m. at Philadelphia Church, 796 Pacific Drive. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Nursery service is provided for children up to 3 years old.

Philadelphia Church also hosts North Coast Christian School. For information, call 861-3333.

Astoria Christian

In the first message in his “Encouraging One Another” series from Philippians, the Rev. Frank Loyd addresses the topic, “The Win-Win Situation,” in the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service at Astoria Christian Church, 1151 Harrison Ave. The Worship Team leads singing. Jim Osborn presents the communion meditation and Ron Miller gives the stewardship meditation. Mick and Carol Shepard greet visitors and members at the door. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and a nursery is available during both services.

Adult Bible study meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 325-2591.

Bible Baptist

The Rev. Raoul Robles’ message in the 10:15 a.m. Sunday worship at Bible Baptist Church, 1195 Irving Ave., is “The Searchers.” Scripture is John 6:22-27. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. The message in the 6 p.m. service is “A Family Affair, Part 2,” from Colossians 3:18-4:1. Senior high youth meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Junior high youth meet for Wednesday Nite Live from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For information, call 325-2263 or e-mail bbcast@pacifier.com

First United Methodist

The Rev. David Kinman speaks on “Gifts Cannot Be Exchanged,” at 11 a.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. Scripture lessons are from Philippians 1:21-30 and Matthew 20:1-16. The choir sings, “Give Thanks,” by Henry Smith. Priscilla Gauthier is liturgist. Chuck and Molly Albright are greeters. Bill and Barb Barrons host the coffee mingle following the service. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 9:45 a.m. Childcare is provided.

The Rev. Kinman leads the Brown Bag Lunch Lectionary Bible Study at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday in the pastor’s study. Scriptures to read are Philippians 2:1-13 and Matthew 21: 23-32. Bev Aspmo hosts Mary Martha Circle at 1 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 325-5454 or visit the Web site www.astoriamethodistchurch.org

Cannon Beach Bible Church

CANNON BEACH – Sunday’s worship starts at 10:30 a.m. at Cannon Beach Bible Church, 264 Hills Lane. Take the Sunset exit from U.S. Highway 101. The Rev. Bob Haskell continues his series on “Growing Older Better” with the topic, “The Reality of Heaven and Hell.” Adult Sunday school meets at 9:15 a.m. At 7 p.m., the church offers a Spanish language service and “The Gathering” for English-speaking people.

Prayer and Bible study are offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Alcoholics Anonymous uses the church’s facilities from 8 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For information, call (503) 436-2786.

Peace Lutheran

Peace Lutheran Church, 12th and Exchange streets, offers a contemporary service, led by the Rev. Ron Zschoche and the Worship Music Team at 9 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school and adult studies begin at 10:10 a.m. At 11 a.m., Peace celebrates the traditional service from the Lutheran Book of Worship. Peace Notes, the adult choir, will offer music during the second service. The theme for Sunday’s message is the “hiring” practices of Jesus. Holy Communion will also be celebrated with a traditional Finnish service at 4 p.m.

The Matthew 28 group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Peace Notes rehearses at 7 p.m. Wednesday along with the Worship Music Team.

Coastlands Christian Fellowship

WARRENTON – Joshua Jacob, from Perth, Australia, will be ministering at 7 p.m. today and Saturday at Coastlands Christian Fellowship, a five-fold ministry based on Ephesians 4:11 at 675 S.E. Marlin Ave., next to Dairy Queen.

Sunday school for all ages starts at 10:30 a.m., with worship and praise at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Jacob will bring the Sunday morning message. The evening service begins at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, worship practice is held at the church and prayer is offered at the home of Ray and Alvor Salmi. A midweek service is held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Teens meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and intercessory prayer is offered at 7 p.m. Sept. 27.

Gateway Bible College is back in full swing at 7 p.m. Monday and Thursday and 2 p.m. Saturday with Dan Secord as the instructor. For information, call 861-0197, e-mail ccflwshp@pacifier.com or fax 861-1937.

Bethany Free Lutheran

The Women’s Missionary Federation of Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St., hosts a Fall Rally Saturday with the theme, “Now is the Time to Seek and to Sow,” based on Hosea 10:12. Missionaries Darwin and Mary Ann Jackson will be sharing. Bible studies and sessions run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a noon luncheon will be served.

Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. A Missionary to Mexico, Darwin Jackson, will speak at the 11 a.m. service. Childcare is provided. A potluck will be held after the service to honor Howard and Virginia Johnson’s 65th wedding anniversary.

Bible study is held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Men’s prayer meets at 6 a.m. Thursday. For information, call 325-2925.

Coastline Christian Fellowship

WARRENTON – Located on the corner of Third Street and Main Avenue, Coastline Christian Fellowship holds Sunday services at 9 and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Women’s Bible study, studying the Old Testament, is held at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Bible study is offered at 7 p.m. Thursday with a focus on verse-by-verse biblical teaching based on Acts 2:42. Pastor Jason Biel is teaching in Hebrews. Children’s ministry is available during all services. For information, call 861-1378.

Astoria Seventh-day Adventist

Saturday services at the Astoria Seventh-day Adventist Church, 300 Nehalem Ave., begin at 9:30 a.m. with classes for youth and adults. Elder Tim Mendenhall will be the speaker for the 11 a.m. worship hour.

Women’s prayer and study group meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Prayer and Bible study are offered at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The 16th annual Oregon Christian Women’s Retreat is scheduled for Oct. 25-27 in Sunriver. Dr. Hyveth Williams of Loma Linda, Calif., will be the featured speaker. For information, call 325-0610.

Warrenton Church

of the Nazarene

The Rev. Jim Moreton delivers the sermon, “Team Players,” using 1 Corinthians 12:12 as the anchor verse, in the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Warrenton Church of the Nazarene, 525 N.W. Warrenton Drive. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m.

Men’s fellowship starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The church is open for prayer at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Bible study is offered and teens meet at the same time. For information, call 861-0933.

Lewis and Clark Bible

Men’s Bible study is at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Lewis and Clark Bible Church, 2.5 miles south of Miles Crossing just off Lewis and Clark Road on Seppa Lane.

Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. The adult Sunday school class is studying the “One Another” commands. The Rev. Jerry Conklin’s message in the 11 a.m. service will be “Saved Not By Works,” taken from Ephesians 2:8-10, Part 5 in the series, “Saved by Grace.” A video, “Hell’s Best Kept Secret,” will be shown at the 6 p.m. service.

Youth group for teens 12 to 18 and Bible Explorer Club for ages 4 to 12 also meet at 6 p.m. Bible study and prayer are offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 325-7011.

First Congregational

United Church of Christ

Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 820 Alameda Ave., across from Capt. Robert Gray Elementary School.

Knappa Assembly of God

KNAPPA – The Rev. Mark Acuna leads worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Knappa Assembly of God, on Old Highway 30 between Koppisch Road and Knappa schools. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and an evening service is held at 6 p.m. For information, call 458-6676.

Youth meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday. For information and location, call youth pastors Kyle and Cara Jacobson at 458-6327.

Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Worship begins at 11 a.m. Sunday at the First Congregational Church of Astoria, 820 Alameda Ave., across from Capt. Robert Gray Elementary School. Claudia Harper leads “Sharing Your Passion,” a time to share what is meaningful in participants’ lives. Refreshments follow. A nondenominational silent community service is offered from 6 to 7 p.m. For information, call 338-6883. People in need of a ride share may call 338-6883 in Astoria, 738-7937 in Seaside or (360) 642-5054 on the Long Beach Peninsula.

Warrenton Christian

WARRENTON – Sunday services at Warrenton Christian Church, 1376 S.E. Anchor Ave., are at 9 and 11 a.m. For “Mission Awareness Sunday,” music and speakers will highlight the different missions that Warrenton Christian Church supports. Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Nursery care is available during both services. Children’s worship is available during the 11 a.m. service. Middle school youth meet at 6 p.m.

Choir rehearsal for the Clatsop County Christ Celebration is held at 7 p.m. Monday. AA Step Study meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. High school youth group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Transportation is available in some areas. For information, call 861-1714.

Crossroads Community

SVENSEN – The message at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service continues a series on the opening three chapters of the book of Genesis. Crossroads is a Friends church at 40618 Old U.S. Highway 30.

Seaside United Methodist

SEASIDE – Seaside United Methodist Church, 241 N. Holladay Drive, holds its Sunday worship at 11 a.m. The Rev. Daryl Blanksma’s sermon is “An Unpredictable God.” Sunday school classes meet at 9:30 a.m. For information, call 738-7562.

First Lutheran

First Lutheran Church, on the corner of 33rd Street and Grand Avenue, holds Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The Senior Choir sings, “Follow Jesus.” Childcare is available in the nursery during worship. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:45 a.m. An adult discussion class, “Contemporary Issues in Faith and Life,” is offered.

Venture Crew meets at 7 p.m. Monday and Narcotics Anonymous is offered at 8 p.m. Monday. On Tuesday, Stewardship Sewing meets at 10 a.m. as women of the church gather to make quilts for distribution to needy families all over the world, and youth Bible study meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday. On Wednesday, adult Bible study is offered at 9 a.m. and the Children’s Ministry Team meets at 3:30 p.m. for second- through fifth-graders to sing, play, have devotions and snacks. The Senior Choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and NA meets at 8 p.m. First Lutheran hosts a coffee and conversation time for all its members who reside at Clatsop Retirement Village at 2 p.m. Thursday, and the Handbell Choir practices at 7 p.m. The annual banquet of Lutheran Community Services Northwest is held in Portland with writer/theologian Marva Dawn as the speaker.

First Lutheran is handicap accessible with an elevator. For information, call 325-6252, e-mail flcastor@pacifier.com or visit the Web site www.geocities.com/firstlutheranastoria

Warrenton United Methodist

WARRENTON – Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship at Warrenton United Methodist Church, 679 S.W. Main Ave., features the sermon, “Is God Among Us or Not?” by the Rev. Delores Hodney. Scripture is from Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 and Matthew 21:23-32. The service begins with praise hymns led by Nick Reed on the guitar.

The church rummage sale will be held Sept. 27 and 28. Donations are being accepted. For information, call 861-0825.

First Church of the Nazarene

The Rev. Ken Jagger’s message in the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship at First Church of the Nazarene, Seventh Street and Niagara Avenue, is “More of God, More with God.” Sunday school classes for all age groups meet at 9:30 a.m. The 6 p.m. Evening Praise Service focuses on missions.

Prayer meeting, youth fellowship and Odyssey for children are offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 325-4477.

Grace Episcopal

The Christian Education Department of Grace Episcopal Church holds its monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Andrew & Steve’s Cafe, 1196 Marine Drive.

Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., holds Sunday Eucharist services at 8 and 10 a.m. The Rev. Richard Loop leads services assisted by lay Eucharistic ministers Jewell Benford and Pete Hoffman. Lectors are Jim Maher and Vicky Iverson. Sunday school is available during the 10 a.m. service. Coffee hour hosted by the Mark Barnes family follows the second service in the Parish Hall. The fourth Sunday of each month is Hunger Awareness Sunday, when all parishioners are encouraged to bring food in support of the church food bank. A Community Dinner will be offered from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. This free meal is open to the public.

Bible study led by Michael Henderson is held at 9 a.m. Monday. The Wednesday night Eucharist and healing service begins at 7 p.m., followed by choir practice at 7:45 p.m.

The church food bank is open from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Any family needing extra assistance is eligible for one visit a month. For information, call 325-4691.

Our Saviour’s Lutheran

SEASIDE – Sunday services at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 320 First Ave., are at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The sermon, “Just Desserts,” will be given by the Rev. David Barnet. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m.

Ecumenical Bible study is offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Choir practice is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Quilting is offered at 10 a.m. Thursday, followed by Bible study at 12:15 p.m. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. For information, call 738-6791.

Pioneer Presbyterian

WARRENTON – Sunday worship at Pioneer Presbyterian Church on Clatsop Plains, on U.S. Highway 101 at Camp Rilea Road, begins with a Singspiration at 9:40 a.m., followed by worship at 10 a.m. led by the Rev. Doug Rich with the sermon, “Pioneer Mentality.” Lector is Jean Bayless. Greeters are Jean Moore and Margaret Turnow. Ethel Mecklem and Alice Whalen host coffee hour. Children are dismissed to church school after the children’s message. For information, call 861-2421.

Calvary Assembly of God

WARRENTON – Calvary Assembly of God, 1365 S. Main Ave., hold its Sunday celebration at 10:30 a.m. with an attended nursery, preschool and primary classes. An evening celebration is offered at 6 p.m.

Adult Bible study is held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 861-1712.

Baha’i’ Faith/Clatsop County

A festival celebrating Baha’i’s teaching their faith is scheduled for 9 a.m. to midnight Sept. 28 at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. For current events and news of the Baha’i’ Community of Clatsop County, visit the Web site bahai.homestead.com

Baha’i’ Faith/Astoria

Introductory study of the Baha’i’ Faith is offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Baha’i’ Library, 584 Eighth St., and is open to anyone. Topics cover the founder of the faith, Baha’u’llah, and his teachings for spiritual and social development. For information, call 325-7595.

Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meets at 10 a.m. Sunday for Sacrament meeting. At 11:15 a.m., Sunday school classes are held for all age groups and Primary class begins for children 18 months to 12 years. This year’s course of study is the Old Testament. At 12:15 p.m., meetings are held for the Relief Society, Priesthood and Young Men’s and Young Women’s organizations. Meeting times are the same for the Astoria Ward, 350 Niagara Ave., the Seaside ward, 1403 S. Wahanna Road, and the Long Beach, Wash., ward, 1306 Washington Ave. N.

Young Men’s and Young Women’s organizations also meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday for service projects, learning activities and monthly dances. For an Astoria activity schedule, call Jared or Jenna Rickenbach at 325-8806.

First Presbyterian

The 11 a.m. Sunday service at First Presbyterian Church, 1103 Grand Ave., is led by the Rev. David Prichard with the message, “God Grant Us Humility.” Worship leader is Elma Rae Griffin. Greeters are Tom and Joan Scoggins. Nursery care is available during Sunday school and worship. Coffee hour following the service is hosted by Bob and Betty Brumm. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m.

The Alpha Course, a short, practical introduction to the Christian faith, is offered at 6 p.m. Monday. Childcare is provided. For information, call 325-1702.

North Coast Family Fellowship

SEASIDE – Sunday services at North Coast Family Fellowship, 2245 N. Wahanna Road, begin at 9:30 a.m. with spiritual growth classes for all ages. Adult electives are “Battle for the Hearts,” “Victory Over the Darkness, “Biblical Portrait of Marriage” and “Drama Team.” Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. and includes contemporary music and Bible teaching by Pastor John Nagle. The current sermon series is from the gospel of John. Full care nursery and children’s activities are available during the service. The high school youth group, ASYLUM, meets from 7 to 9 p.m.

On Monday, women’s Bible study is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The middle school youth group, RUSH, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Choir practice for the Clatsop County Christ Celebration is held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Warrenton Christian Church. On Tuesday, Play and Share Group for moms with their babies and preschoolers meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and “Broken Pieces: The Gathering,” worship for young adults, meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Awana Club for children in kindergarten through sixth grade meets from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., men’s Bible study is held at 7 p.m. and the gym is open at 8 p.m. for basketball for those high school age and older. Senior adult ministry is offered at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. A Play and Share Group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday. For information, call 738-7453.

Faith Lutheran

SEASIDE – The Rev. Joseph Leas leads the Sunday service at the new year-round time of 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1115 Broadway. The Voters Meeting will be held after the service, along with a light lunch. Bible class and Sunday school begin at 9:15 a.m. Transportation arrangements are available.

On Wednesday, women’s Bible study is offered at noon. The Spring Bulb fundraiser for Faith Lutheran School continues, as does the pop can collection to assist the scholarship fund for the school. For information, call 738-7223.

Great Vow Zen Monastery

CLATSKANIE – Buddhist meditation and service led by Zen teachers Hogen and Chozen Bays is offered at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Sunday at the Great Vow Zen Monastery, 79640 Quincy-Mayger Road. Meditation instruction is provided. For information, call (503) 728-0654.

A weekend retreat, “Introduction to Zen,” is scheduled for Oct. 4-6. The public is welcome to learn the basics of Zen practice. For information on the retreat, call (503) 318-8243.