Hello !  This is an exciting time in the life of Florence Christian Church and some of it is due to our new “Different” service on Sunday’s at 11:00am.  If you haven’t experienced it yet and can handle a little “earth shaking” music (and some extra volume) please come check it out.

I am currently looking to add musicians to our roster for the “Different” service.  If you play and instrument well, I would love to talk to you about plugging in.  The main things I’m looking for are guitar and drums but even if you play something other than that, I would love to hear from you.

Email me at marty@florencechurch.com or just come up and see me Sunday morning after the “Different” service.

in HIM,

Marty Adams

Pastor of Worship & Fine Arts

Service this Sunday will be held at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Join us at our all church celebration potluck on June 10th at 5:00 p.m.

Donate your books for book sale held by Florence Food Share.

Books can be dropped off thru May 27th at the church.

at 541-997-2916

June 3rd – Baccalaureate 6:00 p.m. – Nazarene Church

June 10th – Celebration Potluck 5:00 p.m. – FCC

June 17th – 21st – HS Camp – Silver Falls Campground

July 8th – 13th – MS Camp – Grove Christian Camp                                            

July 29th – Church service/picnic in the park – Woahink Lake

August 6th – 10th – Vacation Bible School – FCC

August 10th-11th – Relay for Life – Miller Park

September 2nd – The Church of Florence – Football Stadium 

Hello church family. As you well know by now we have challenged our congregation to raise $5000 to fund, in its entirety, a well project through charity: water. To date we have raised more than $2700.00. This past Sunday Pastor Mike challenged each of us to make this more than just FCC’s cause, but also our own person cause this holiday season.

Here’s a few ideas on how to do that:
-Sponsor a ‘skip-lunch-day’ at your workplace where everyone donates what they would have spent to charity: water
-Ask your family or kids to give the gift of water instead of a present for you this Christmas
-Put an empty water bottle on the corner of your desk with a charity: water sign by it…
…or better yet carry one around with you everywhere you go with a dollar in it, when people ask what it’s for invite them to join you by donating something
-Add a link to the charity: water web site as a part of your signature on all emails you send out (that’s what I did 2 years ago)
-Do you work directly with the public? Ask your manager if you can create a display so all who walk through are given the chance to join in
-Get with a friend or coworker and come up with your own idea.

A few things to keep in mind. 884 million people don’t have access to clean drinking water. This problem can be alleviated in our lifetime, with our help. Every penny that is donated will go directly to fund a well project (charity: water pays for all administrative costs through other means). And few months after we’ve met our goal you will be able to share GPS coordinates as well as pictures from the exact well you helped to build.
We would love to give you any print material (use the one above) to help you make this your personal cause. If you’ve got ?’s check out the charity: water web site below or give me a call at 541.997.2961. Thanks for taking the time to read this and consider how God might want to use you to, “This Christmas…Give Water”.

Ahren Cahoon
Pastor of Student Ministries
www.florencechurch.com
(541) 997-2961

Help me build a well & give people clean drinking water @ www.charitywater.org

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to experience intimacy with God? Prayer is God’s way of doing just that with us. He meets us at the point that we need Him to.  His Word says “whereever two or three are gathered there am I with them.” Praying alone is beautiful and meaningful but I must say praying with and among other believers in the body of Christ is an experience not soon forgotten. There is not much required, just your presence is enough to please God. Come just as you are.

Starts at 7:00 p.m.

The first 10 minutes will be for testimonies.

Then we will suggest some things to pray for and we will pray.

The Quest for Authentic Manhood is the foundational level or ground floor of manhood. This 24-session study focuses on a man’s core identity and gives an overview of basic manhood issues. It will help men deal with various identity issues by looking back at past wounds and other things that may have distorted their idea of biblical masculinity. Throughout the course of the study, men will learn how to clearly define manhood and will finally be able to give a succinct and passionate answer to the questions, “What is a man?” and “What am I living to be?” This captivating journey helps men:

Resolve wounds from their past.

Embrace a biblical definition of manhood.

Develop their own personal manhood plan.