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2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL February 3, 2016 z å IN MEMORIAM Janis Elaine Hulsey 1952-2016 Give your battles to God D o you spend time worry- ing about things in life that are beyond your control? Are you constantly trying to fi g- ure situations out? If that’s you, I want to let you know that you can rest in God and trust Him to fi ght your battles for you. It took years for me to learn that worry is useless. All it did was aggravate me, and it didn’t change a thing. Worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair and rocking all day; it keeps you busy, but you get absolutely nowhere. At the end of the day, you’re still sitting right where you were when you started. God didn’t create us to be un- der that kind of stress. Did you know that worrying can actually make you sick? In fact, one re- searcher found that 87 percent of all sickness is connected to wrong thinking. The truth is there is no need to worry. We can trust God completely. The Bible says that we shouldn’t worry about tomor- row; we shouldn’t worry about what we’re going to eat or drink or wear because tomorrow will have suffi cient problems of its own (see Matthew 6:25-26). And God gives us the grace we need every day to handle what- ever that day brings. We need to learn how to trust God one day at a time. Instead of trying to fi gure out tomorrow, we just need to thank God for today. In 1 Peter 5:6, the Bible talks about humbling ourselves under the mighty hand of God that he may exalt us in due time. And the very next verse says, “Cast- ing the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully” (AMP). God wants to take care of us. It amazes me that many times we believe that if we think about our problems long enough, we can actually fi gure them out. We would be so much better off if we would just wait on God to show us what we need to know about the situation. I want to encourage you to get comfortable with not knowing. Part of trusting God is having unanswered questions. Many people have questions they want answers to, but when they get those answers, they don’t feel the need to trust God anymore. You might not have the answers to your questions right now, but what you do have is the ability to trust God. Proverbs 3:5 (AMP) says, “Lean on, trust in, and be con- fi dent in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or under- standing.” Trusting God is the greatest privilege that we have. No matter what kind of problem you have in your life, you get to trust the Lord. He doesn’t want you to live in fear. He loves you so much, and He is on your side, working in your situation! Second Corinthians 10:4-5 It’s not like her. Mom has always been so patient, but now when I ask her questions she gets angry. We can help. Call us with questions about aging and Alzheimers. talks about one of the greatest weapons God has given us, and that is His Word. When you get overwhelmed by worry in your mind, take the problem and start attacking it with scriptures. When you speak the Word of God out loud, you’re refuting “arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God...” (AMP). Take time to learn what the Word says so you can recognize the lies of Satan and overcome his attacks. God operates through our faith, whereas worry prevents Him from working. When I need a breakthrough and I’m trying to fi gure everything out, I’ll just say, “God, I thank You that You’re working right now. I don’t see any progress. I don’t feel anything happening. But I’ve prayed, and the minute I prayed, I believe You started working, and I am going to see the victory.” In 2 Chronicles 20, King Je- hoshaphat faced many enemies coming at him all at once. At fi rst, the Bible says he felt fear, but then “he set himself [determi- nately, as his vital need] to seek the Lord” (verse 3). Jehoshaphat had a big problem, but he didn’t sit down and worry. Instead, he set himself to seek the Lord and hear what God had to say. Then in verse 15, God sent a prophet who told Jehoshaphat to “be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s” (AMP). Well, that is good news! Your battle is not yours to fi ght. The battle be- longs to God! In verse 17, he says, “You shall not need to fi ght in this battle; take your positions, stand still, and see the deliverance of the Lord [Who is] with you.” So the position Jehoshaphat took was to get down on his knees and worship God. And he stayed there, worshipping God until he got a breakthrough. And in verse 22, when all the people began to sing and praise the Lord, their en- emies got so confused that they killed each other! If you want to confuse the enemy, when prob- lems are coming at you, instead of worrying, put your focus on God and worship, sing and give praise and thanks to Him. Allow God to deliver you. Trade your worry for worship, and watch God begin to work. Don’t ever say again, “I’m just a worrier.” Your new confession is, “I do not worry. I trust God!” Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Joyce Meyer Min- istries, Inc. She has authored nearly 100 books, including Battlefi eld of the Mind and The Mind Connection (Hachette). She hosts the Enjoying Ev- eryday Life radio and TV pro- grams, which air on hundreds of stations worldwide. For more information, visit www.joyce- meyer.org. Janis Elaine Hulsey, 63, of Cottage Grove passed away Jan. 7, 2016. She was born April 19, 1952 in Santa Ana, Calif. to Robert and Maree (Lambkin) Truesdell. On Sept. 2, 1971 in San Diego, Calif., she and Roger Hulsey were mar- ried. Although they later di- vorced, they remained friends. Jan attended college. She worked as a Certifi ed Medical Assistant at Sacred Heart, retir- ing in 2004. She enjoyed volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and for other organizations, camp- ing, being with family and her wiener dog, Kitty. She was a member of the Cottage Grove Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by two daugh- ters, Veronica Hulsey of New Orleans and Lawan Taylor of Cottage Grove, a son, John Hulsey of Cottage Grove, a sister, Susan Lawn of Cottage Grove and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Neil Trues- dell. A memorial will be held at a later date at the Church of the Nazarene when her daugh- ter returns from Louisiana this coming summer. Burial was at Fir Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Cottage Grove. Arrangements under the care of Andreason’s, Spring- fi eld. Helen J. Foell 1928-2016 Helen J. Foell, 87, of Cot- tage Grove passed away Jan. 25, 2016. She was born Feb. 27, 1928 in Winona, Minn. to Clarence and Martha (Leslie) Ford. Helen graduated from Wi- nona High School, received her teach- ing creden- tials at Wi- nona State Te a c h e r s College and completed her bachelor’s de- gree in teaching from California State University, Long Beach. Helen was a teacher of special education in Long Beach, Calif. for 17 years. She married Leland “Jack” Foell on Aug. 26, 1950 in Wi- nona, Minn. Helen was an avid knitter who enjoyed traveling in their motor home along with her husband. She was a season-ticket holder for the theater in California, where she enjoyed shows like “The Sound of Music.” Helen is survived by her hus- band of 66 years, Jack Foell of Cottage Grove; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Michael and Cindee Foell of Ladera Ranch, Calif.; sister and brother-in-law, Nell and George Wenzell of Winona, Minn.; sister-in-law, Karen Foell Joyce Lyne Green-Pelkey aka "Sunny" or the Neck Kooler Lady and her dog Boots Born Dec. 18, 1952 Passed Jan. 24,2016 Survived by her sister Paula Ann Talbot of Cottage Grove and her brother Gary S. Green of Edwardville, Kansas Boots, her service dog has been re-homed to a family who he knew well and loves him very much. A memorial and celebration of life will be held at a later date when the rest of the family can attend. Instead of fl owers, please donate to the Cancer Society for a cure someday. 1-855-ORE-ADRC HelpForAlz.org OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM $ PUUBHF ( SPWF 4 FOUJOFM Our Community Newspaper since 1889 F a m n i l e y d Ow CREMATION &Burial Services of Bend; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Foell. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Make-A-Wish Founda- tion. Arrangements under the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Fu- neral Chapel, Cottage Grove. Joanne Fuller 1928-2016 Joanne Fuller, 87, of Lyons, Ore. passed away Jan. 23, 2016. She was born Feb. 9, 1928 in Elsmore, Kansas to Rudolph and Ella Jane (Cul- ver) Kamp- ing. On Nov. 27, 1944 in Klamath Falls, Ore., she and Jess Edward Fuller were married. He passed away Aug. 29, 2005. Joanne received her Associ- ate degree in accounting from Lane Community College. She worked as a bookkeeper for Bowser Brothers for two years. She had a hand in raising more than 25 children, and she taught them the value of hard work. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and cross-stitch. She of- ten did her cooking and canning on a wood stove. Joanne was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Survivors include four sons, Wayne (Debbie) Fuller of Cot- tage Grove, Tony (LaVonne) Fuller of Cottage Grove, Karl (Cathy) Fuller of Springfi eld, and Dale (Ellen) Fuller of Ly- ons, a daughter, Connie (Ted) McKillop of Lyons and numer- ous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrange- ments under the care of Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove. 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