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Spiritual Life 8A — THE OBSERVER HIGHLIGHTS THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 LABEL 8A Thursday, June 18, 2020 Follow the Observer online at www.lagrandeobserver.com FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH LA GRANDE — The sermon at Faith Lutheran Church this week will address Jesus’ counsel to stand straight, hold fi rm and endure in the Christian way of life. He warns us about people who will not appreciate Christians because of his name and encouraged his disciples and all Christians with: “But the one who endures to the end will be saved” (Matthew 10:22). Following the Divine Service will be the monthly Church Council meeting. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS LA GRANDE STAKE — Powerful testimonies of mis- sionary work are provided in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ “Come, Follow Me” lesson for the week of June 22-28, which tells of the sons of Mosiah sharing the gospel with the Lamanites, who were a “ferocious people.” This lesson is based on Alma chapters 17-22, which is found in the Book of Mormon and covers the teaching of King Lamoni and his father by both example and by word. In another testimony of missionary work, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dis- cusses lessons learned from COVID-19 in a video that can be viewed at www.churchofjesuschrist.org. In our family and individual prayers, let us also remember all those who are suffering the effects of COVID-19 and pray for their recovery as this pandemic sweeps through our communities. ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH LA GRANDE — St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will not have in-person worship this Sunday. Links to an online worship service will be posted on St. Peter’s Facebook page on Saturday. St. Peter’s will not resume in-person worship until at least mid-July. Offerings may be mailed to the church at P.O. Box 1001, La Grande 97850. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH LA GRANDE — Zion Lutheran Church has not resumed in-person Sunday worship. Links to an online worship service will be posted Saturday on Zion’s website and Facebook page. Zion will not resume in-person wor- ship until at least mid-July. Offerings may be mailed to Zion at 902 Fourth St., La Grande 97850. Submissions Our Quality Is Timeless. This Price Isn’t! Churches and faith-based groups are encouraged to submit Highlights for the Spiritual Life page by 4 p.m. Tuesday for publication Thursday. Submit by email to news@lagrandeobserver.com (with Highlights in the subject line). Miracle-Ear Quality For $895. Why Wait? 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LIM was working out in the also watch after her. Martin yard the other day and was a poet, and this con- a tiny sparrow landed versation became a perfect on the ground just a few idea for a poem. She jotted feet from me. I watched as down her thoughts and by it moved its head around the end of the day had com- and then fl ew off. I was pleted “His Eye is on the reminded Sparrow.” of the pas- poem LIVING ON The sage in was sent to Matthew PURPOSE a composer 10 stating of that day, BILLY HOLLAND that God Charles keeps his eye on every Gabriel, and his lovely sparrow and watches us melody has since then car- even more closely. What a ried this encouraging mes- comfort to know that wher- sage around the world. ever we are or what experi- When I write, I not only ences we are going through, pray that God will give we can rest assured that he me the words to relay, but is observing every moment that he will direct those to of our life. There might be hear the message he has times when we are lonely, appointed for them. These but there will never be a divine connections are time when we are alone. the result of a savior who I remember years ago loves us and desires to help watching the Billy Graham us. Psalm 121:7-8 prom- crusades and Ethel Waters ises, “The Lord will keep singing “His Eye Is on the you from all harm, He will Sparrow.” I went back and watch over your life; the watched it recently and it Lord will watch over your still brings tears to my eyes. coming and going both now The fi rst verse of the lyrics and forevermore.” are: “Why should I feel dis- I enjoy talking to God couraged, why should the when I’m by myself. It’s a shadows come, why should wonderful contentment to my heart be lonely, and long share my personal thoughts for heaven and home? When and feelings with him and Jesus is my portion, my to have an awareness of his constant friend is He, His listening presence. I will eye is on the sparrow, and I admit there have been times know He watches me. His when I’ve been in diffi cult eye is on the sparrow, and I situations and wondered know He watches me.” why he would allow me These beautiful words to fall into such a serious convey a very comforting crisis. However, even when truth that remind us God is we are suffering, he is a never too busy and never constant companion and forgets us. never fails to respond on An interesting backstory our behalf. to this song reveals how In your daily time of this popular hymn came to prayer and meditation, I be written. Civilla Martin encourage you to remember was born in Nova Scotia in to thank him for not only 1866 and became a devout always seeing you, but also follower of Christ. Her hus- for his endless compassion band was an evangelist and mercy. There is joy, and they traveled together peace and hope in knowing all over the United States that God is with us both holding revivals, singing on the mountaintop and in and preaching the gospel. the darkest valley. “I sing In 1904 she was visiting a because I’m happy, I sing friend who had fallen seri- because I’m free, for His ously ill and was bedridden. eye is on the sparrow, and I Although weak and dis- know He watches me.” couraged, Martin’s friend ABOUT THE AUTHOR testifi ed that her heavenly William “Billy” F. Hol- father was watching each land Jr. is the founder of little sparrow and she was an independent ministry in central Kentucky. convinced that he would Hearing is believing! Right now, for a very limited time, you can get a fully digital, genuine Miracle-Ear ® hearing aid for less than $900. This is one of our smallest, most discreet hearing solutions. Complete with Miracle-Ear sound quality, custom fitting and a comprehensive service and warranty program. 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