Spiritual Life
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Thursday, August 4, 2022
SPIRITUAL LIFE HIGHLIGHTS
Bible study follows
Communion service
SUBMISSIONS
LA GRANDE — On Sunday,
Aug. 7, St. Peter’s Episopal
Church will have a Communion
service beginning at 10 a.m. Bible
study will follow in the church
library. This Sunday the group
will be discussing John 6:1-25.
Christian preschool holds
book fair fundraiser
LA GRANDE — The sermon
at Faith Lutheran Church Sunday,
Aug. 7, will expound on Luke
12:22-34 in which Jesus explains
to his disciples, “Therefore I tell
you, do not be anxious about your
life, what you will eat, nor about
your body, what you will put on”
(vs. 22). We are to follow our
Savior Jesus Christ and seek his
kingdom in all of our ways.
SHINE Preschool, of Faith
Lutheran Church, is having a
book fair Thursday and Friday,
Aug. 4-5, from 2-6 p.m. and on
Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m.
Churches and faith-based groups are
encouraged to submit Highlights for the
Spiritual Life page by noon Tuesday for
publication Thursday. Submit by email
to news@lagrandeobserver.com (with
Highlights in the subject line).
until noon. Morally solid and
Christian books are available for
personal use or as gifts. Shop
in person at Faith Lutheran,
104 S. 12th St., La Grande, or
online at www.i55bookfairs.
com/school/shine-la-GRA-or.
Online orders may be picked up
at Faith Lutheran, or receive free
direct shipping by using the code
FREESHIP2SHINELAGRAOR.
Members encouraged
to fast for 24 hours
NORTHEASTERN OREGON
— Aug. 7 is Fast Sunday for
members of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mem-
bers are encouraged to fast for
24 hours and to donate the value
of two meals to the Church for
the support of the less fortunate.
During the Sacrament services
on Sunday, members of the con-
gregation will share testimonies.
Sunday school classes will be held
during the second hour.
The “Come, Follow Me” lesson
for the week of Aug. 8 is based on
select chapters from Psalms and
what they teach us about Jesus
Christ and temples. For lesson
details, download the free mobile
app called “Gospel Library” and
follow prompts for lessons for
individuals and families, or visit
the church website.
Where is your treasure?
LA GRANDE — Zion
Lutheran meets for worship on
Sunday, Aug. 7, at 9 a.m. The
sermon is based on Luke 12:32-
40, and is titled “Where Is Your
Treasure?” Holy Communion will
be served. Fellowship time will
follow the service. The service
will be livestreamed as well as
available later. The link for those
will be posted to Zion’s Facebook
and web pages on Aug. 6.
Morning prayer services
at the lake open to all
WALLOWA LAKE VILLAGE
— The Wallowa Lake Chapel
announced that all are welcome to
“worship in the beauty of God’s
holiness” each Sunday in July
and August at 8 a.m. The chapel
is at the Wallowa County Park on
the north end of Wallowa Lake.
Morning prayer services are
led by members of the Wallowa
County Ecumenical Ministry
Society.
Pendleton church hosts
weekly outdoor song circle
PENDLETON — On Tuesday
evenings, Peace Lutheran Church
is holding an outdoor song circle
at 6 p.m. in the church’s outdoor
courtyard, accessible from Carden
between Eighth and Ninth streets.
This gathering is for anyone who
would like to sing. People of any
faith and background are welcome
to join, and are asked to bring a
lawn chair.
The Observer seeks local
spirituality content
LA GRANDE — The
Observer welcomes thoughts
and comments from community
members on spiritual matters. If
you would like to share how you
experience spirituality, email
lkelly@lagrandeobserver.com
or leave a message at 541-624-
6019. Ongoing monthly columns
and one-time submissions will be
considered. Columns are gener-
ally 500-600 words and include a
photo of the writer.
Also, we invite announce-
ments and photographs of local
faith-based events and activities
for inclusion on the Spiritual Life
page.
— The Observer
Wallowa Lake United Methodist Camp to celebrate 100 years
Wallowa County Chieftain
WALLOWA LAKE —
United Methodist Wallowa
Lake Camp will celebrate
its century mark Aug. 19-20
with “100 Years Around
the Campfire,” an event for
everyone to visit and expe-
rience the camp.
“What most people don’t
know is that this camp is not
just for kids,” said Peggy
Lovegren, one of the camp
directors, in a press release.
“This camp was designed for
adult groups, family groups
and youth events, with a
huge variety of guests vis-
Contributed Photo
A sign points the way to Wallowa Lake Camp. The camp, at the head
of Wallowa Lake, is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a weekend
of activities, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 19-21, 2022. Find full details at
www.wallowalake.gocamping.org.
iting here each year.”
On Friday, Aug. 19,
at 7 p.m., there will be
a free dulcimer concert.
The next day, beginning at
1 p.m., will include tours
of the camp, history, crafts,
singing, a camp store,
refreshments, silent and
live auctions, a dinner and a
campfire. Come for the day,
spend the night or stay for
the weekend.
Day use is free. Over-
night reservations include
two nights lodging, con-
tinental breakfasts and all
of the above. Must be paid
in advance: mail checks to
Wallowa Lake Camp, 84522
Church Lane, Joseph, OR
97846.
• One-room deluxe
cabins: $350; three-five
guests max
• Two-bedroom deluxe
cabins: $450; six guests
max
• Floyd White Cabin
(older building): $450;
seven guests max
WORDS OF THE BUDDHA
Rouse yourself! Sit up! Resolutely train your-
self to attain peace. Do not let the king of
death, seeing you are careless, lead you astray
and dominate you.
— Sutta Nipata 2.334
May 16, 1932 - May 19, 2022
Billy Dean Norman was born May 16, 1932, in
Chadron, Nebraska, to Deward and Lynn Norman.
His parents moved around a lot during his youth. He
said being the new kid all the time had made him and
his brother, Jimmy, tough. They always had to fight to
prove they belonged.
Billy attended Valentine High School in Nebraska
where he played football and basketball and was part of
the band and choir. After graduation, he joined the Ma-
rine Corps. While in Korea, he was a radio relay man.
He was discharged after three years as a staff sergeant.
Upon leaving the service, Billy moved to California
and worked for Burke Rubber Company and IBM. It
was here he met Regina “Gina” Rosalie Bohlin. Gina’s
cousin was dating her best friend in nursing school and
he needed to find a date for Gina. Billy took her to the
dance and soon they walked down the aisle as husband
and wife.
They had a son, Michael, and a daughter, Patricia,
before making a big move to Wallowa County, Oregon,
in 1960. They purchased land up the Lostine River and
went to work farming, while Gina worked in the hospi-
tal and later in Winding Waters Clinic. In 1962, they had
another son, Timothy.
Billy worked at the Wallowa mill and eventually
worked for Ratcliff’s Furniture, putting furniture to-
gether, fixing appliances and learning floor covering. He
continued to work for H&H Furniture when they took
over and later struck out on his own with a floor-laying
business. During the summers he coached Little League
baseball. It was an activity he enjoyed.
When he retired from floor-laying after Gina’s death
Billy enjoyed taking trips to Nebraska to see his rela-
tives and spending time with his grandchildren.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, brother
and wife. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Dora)
Norman and Timothy (Nickie) Norman; his daugh-
ter, Patricia (Gerrit) Jager; 11 grandchildren; and 26
great-grandchildren.
Billy died May 19, 2022. Military services will be
held at the Enterprise Cemetery on Aug. 13, 2022, at 10
a.m. Bollman Funeral Home of Enterprise is entrusted
with the arrangements.
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Calvin M. Isley
May 7, 1940 – July 28, 2022
Better it is to live one day virtuous and medita-
tive than to live a hundred years immoral and
uncontrolled.
— Dhammapada 8.110
By doing evil, one defiles oneself; by avoiding
evil, one purifies oneself. Purity and impurity
depend upon oneself: no one can purify another.
— Dhammapada 12.165
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1271 or wallowalakecamp@
gmail.com or visit www.
wallowalake.gocamping.
org.
If Wallowa Lake Camp
lodging is full, check on the
Wallowa County Chamber
of Commerce website for
more places to stay (www.
wallowacountychamber.
com; choose Stay under the
Directory tab).
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Mind precedes all things; mind is their chief,
mind is their maker. If one speaks or does a deed
with a mind that is pure within, happiness then
follows along like a never departing shadow.
— Dhammapada 1.2
Winning gives birth to hostility. Losing, one
lies down in pain. The calmed lie down with
ease, having set winning and losing aside.
— Dhammapada 15.201
• Rustic rooms: $250 per
room, eight guests max
• Quad rooms: $50 per
person (shared lodging),
seven-eight guests max
• RVs and tent camping:
$50 per person
No pets, smoking or
non-prescribed drugs.
For more information,
contact directors David and
Peggy Lovegren at 541-432-
Calvin M. Isley died at Grande Ronde Retirement
Center in La Grande on Thursday, July 28, 2022 after
a long illness. A family memorial will be at a later date.
Cal was born May 7, 1940, the sixth son to parents
Alvin and Beulah Isley in Enterprise.
Cal lived most of his life in Wallowa County working
at various jobs in ranching and farming.
Surviving relatives are his brothers and sisters-in-
laws, Elzie (Sandy), Arleigh (Glenna), Manford (Vera),
Allen (Darlene), Eldon Mack (Roberta), John (Elaine),
and sister Nathiel (Nate) Conrad. Cal had many
nephews and nieces.
Preceding him in death was his parents and wife,
Mary.
Northeast Oregon Directory of Churches
Cove United
Methodist Church
1708 Jasper St., Cove, OR
North Powder
United
Methodist Church
390 E. St., North Powder, OR
JOIN US... Catch the Spirit!
Worship: 9:00 a.m. Cove
Worship: 10:00 a.m. N. Powder
SUMMERVILLE
BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday Services:
Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes
9:45AM
Children’s Church & Worship Service
11:00AM
Family Worship Service
6:00PM
Wednesday:
Prayer Mtg, Children’s Bible Club, Youth
Group 7:00PM
A church for your whole family
Visit us at summervillebaptistchurch.org
First Christian
Church
(Disciples of Christ)
901 Penn Avenue 963-2623
lgdisciples@gmail.com
Bible Study
9:00 a.m.
Worship
10:30 a.m.
~Join us at The Lord’s Table~
Imbler
Christian
Church
www.imblercc@gmail.com
Sunday Services
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Sunday School
Worship Service
Phone: 541-568-4230
grace.lutherancove@gmail.com
La Grande Seventh-day
A Place where hope is found in Jesus
Join us in Fellowship & Worship
Saturday all age classes 9:30 am
Saturday Worship 11:00 am
1612 4th Street – 963-2498
www.lagrandeumc.org
Sunday School for all ages - 9:00 am
Sunday Worship 10:00 am
Adventist Church
“OPEN HEARTS, OPEN MINDS, OPEN DOORS”
For service information go to
The Place
62848 Philynda Loop in Island City
440 Ruckman, Imbler 534-2201 “We are called to Serve”
LA GRANDE UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor Roberta Smythe
GRACE COMMUNITY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
2702 Adams Avenue, La Grande
963-4018
109 18th Street • 963-3402
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
lagrandeor.adventistchurch.org
Learning for Today and Eternity
Little Friends
Christian Preschool/Childcare 963-6390
La Grande Adventist Christian School
K-8th Grade 963-6203
FIRST LANDMARK
MISSIONARY BAPTIST
CHURCH
1812 1st St. La Grande
541-605-0215
We use the King James Version Bible
Sunday School - 10:00 am
Worship 11:00 am
Sunday Evening Bible Study - 3:00 pm (Effective June 10)
Wednesday Evening - 6:30 pm
“Where you can find TRUTH according to the scriptures”
www.flmbclagrande.com
Services
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