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2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL April 13, 2016 Facing the truth that matters most W e all face challenges in life, and there are times when we need to confront them. It could be something in your past that you’ve been avoiding. Or maybe it’s a person you need to forgive. No matter what the issue may be, we need to under- stand how important it is to deal with it, because if we don’t, we will miss out on the wonderful life Jesus died to give us. We won’t experience the freedom of a peaceful, joyful life (Ro- mans 14:17). Now, I realize that there are things we can’t go back and fi x. But sometimes God asks us to make restitution. When He does, confrontation is necessary. This means we need to face the truth about our circumstances, other people and ourselves. I’ve had to confront a lot of dif- fi cult, hurtful things in my life, and it wasn’t easy. But I know from personal experience that if you will face the truth about yourself and let God change you enough, you can learn to be happy no matter what anybody else chooses to do or what your circumstances may be. Maybe it’s me… I remember a time many years ago when I thought all of my problems were caused by other people or circumstances I couldn’t control. One day I was praying aggressively for God to change my husband, Dave. I was giving it everything I had, crying out for God to “fi x” him, and in my heart I heard Him say, “Excuse Me, Joyce, but Dave is not the problem.” My next thought was, “Well, then who is? It’s just me and him in this relationship.” For the next two days, God showed me what it was like to live with me…and I cried for two days. It was so hard! I had a long way to go to be free of the hurt in my heart and the wrong behavior I had lived with for so long. But it was the beginning of my jour- ney to experiencing the freedom I enjoy today. One of the fi rst things I had to understand was I had to stop blaming everybody else, stop looking at what was wrong with other people and start taking re- sponsibility for my attitudes and behavior. It’s amazing how easy it is for us to point out what’s wrong with others while we to- tally ignore the issue in our own lives. The truth is, no matter what’s wrong with everybody else, you can’t change them. Only God can do that. You can choose to cooperate with the Holy Spirit and let Him change the things in your heart that need to be changed. But you have to be willing to face the truth about yourself and deal with the issues He reveals that are causing your problems. It’s a choice we make We need to make a deter- mined decision to be Christlike in our behavior and be so com- mitted to God that we won’t go back. A good place to start is to ask yourself: Do I want to know God or just know what He can do for It’s not like him. I found Dad’s remote in the fridge again. …I’m beginning to get worried. We can help. Call us with questions about aging and Alzheimers. 1-855-ORE-ADRC HelpForAlz.org OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM me? In Philippians 3:10, the apostle Paul says, “[For my de- termined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progres- sively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way come to know the power outfl owing from Him resurrection…and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spir- it into His likeness...” (AMPC). Paul wanted to know God – to know Him more deeply…more intimately. He wanted a deeper revelation of who God really is and how he was nothing with- out Him. That’s true for us too: We’re nothing without Jesus and we have everything when we’re in Him. We need to live deeper lives in Christ. I’m talking about know- ing God intimately, personally and walking in the Spirit, not our fl esh, or what we want, think and feel outside of our re- lationship with Him. When we seek God’s face – not just His hand or what He can do for us – that’s when we grow in our faith and become what He cre- ated us to be. Ephesians 4:15 (AMPC) says, “Let our lives lovingly express truth [in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly]. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, [even] Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).” God wants to reveal the truth about us, to us. It’s time to stop running and start facing the things that are coming between us and Him…the things that are holding us back from His good plan and purpose for our lives. I want to encourage you to sin- cerely repent of your mistakes and trust God’s love for you, that He will forgive you and help you move past them. You don’t have to live under the burden of your mistakes and regrets. Turn to God. Serve Him with your whole heart. Believe His Word and walk in His ways and you will reap the rewards of liv- ing His wonderful plan for your life! z Gowing, Cornilsen announce plans to wed T iffany Gowing and Nick Cornilsen, of Milwaukie, Oregon announce their engage- ment and plan to marry June 18, 2016 in Oakland, Oregon. The bride-to-be is the daugh- ter of Jeff and Celia Gowing of Cottage Grove and Sheila and Joe Morgan of Eugene. Gowing is a 2006 graduate of Creswell High School and of Lane Com- munity College’s hospitality business program. She is em- å Funeral & Memorial Planning Cremation Options e Monuments & Memorials & e Memorials Cemetery Options e Monuments Cemetery Options e Funeral & Memorial Planning e Cremation Options e ployed as assistant to the vice president at First Response, Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon. The groom-to-be is the son of Mark and Shelly Cornilsen of Oakland, Oregon. He is a 2005 graduate of Oakland High School and of Oregon State University in mechanical engi- neering. He is employed as the facilities engineer at Precision Cast Parts in Portland, Oregon. Please Celebrate the 4th of July Safely! 123 South 7th, Cottage Grove, Oregon th 123 South 7 , Cottage Grove, Oregon 541-942-0185 •www.smithlundmills.com z www.smithlundmills.com å IN MEMORIAM Michael Kevin Ward 1948-2016 Michael Kevin Ward, 68, of Cottage Grove passed away March 27, 2016 of lung can- cer. He was born March 22, 1948 at St. Fran- cis in San Francisco, Calif. to William and Catherine (Greene) Ward. On May 28, 1983 in Cottage Grove, he and Irma Gutierrez were married. They separated in 1999. He spent many years work- ing in carpentry and worked as a head cook for Lost Creek Lake Marina for 13 seasons. Michael loved crossword puzzles and was a huge San Francisco 49ers fan and also was a fan of the Giants. Survivors include his mother of Sacramento, Calif., four sons, A.J. Ward of Oregon, Adam Ward and Aylan Ward, both of Rogue Valley, Oregon and Aazul Ward of Cottage Grove, a daughter, Shawna Gutier- rez-Sansburn of Creswell, two brothers, Joe Ward and Rob Ward, both of Cottage Grove, a sister, Kathie Ward of Sacra- mento, Calif., and four grand- children. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, May 3 from 1- 3:30 p.m. at The Riverhouse in Shady Cove, Oregon. Arrangements under the care of Buell Funeral Chapel/An- dreason’s, Springfi eld. Grant Gording, BC-HIS Jenna Buetow Board Certifi ed in Hearing Instrument Sciences Hearing Consultant FREE Hearing Screenings FREE Hearing Aid Checks & Cleanings Just call to schedule an appointment! Grant's Hearing Centers 1498 E. Main St., CG www.grantshearing.com 541-942-8444 Cremation & Burial Services Affordable Funeral “Compare Our Prices & Services” F a m n i l e y d Ow Hoyer talks accident reconstruction at Rotary V ern Hoyer, who was born and raised in Cottage Grove and is the grandson of V.B. Hoyer, a founding member of Cottage Grove’s Rotary Club in 1960, presented an educa- tional program on accident re- construction at the club’s Thurs- day meeting. Today’s accident investiga- tion is very sophisticated, and in today’s standards, almost fool-proof. This is an effort to determine liability and the cause of the accident and to satisfy the ever-rising insurance premiums, Hoyer said. After graduation from CGHS, Hoyer started his public service career as a volunteer fi reman in South Lane County, then went to the Sheriff’s offi ce. He spent several years as a deputy sher- iff under Lane County Sheriff Dave Burks. Hoyer has over 4,000 hours of structured ad- vanced training. An injury in 1989 forced an early retirement from EPD. At this time, Hoyer took additional training for ac- cident reconstruction. He has also spent 12 years on the National Speakers Circuit talking about alcohol and sub- stance abuse. He has also been a private investigator, investigat- ing insurance issues and fraud. We Want Your News! $ PUUBHF ( SPWF 4 FOUJOFM In person: 116 N. Sixth Street, Cottage Grove Email: cgnews@cgsentinel.com Office phone: 942-3325 Randall Gregory Fox 5/13/1986 – 3/27/2016 Randall Fox passed away March 27, 2016, surrounded by his wife and family, following an accident while racing with the Oregon State Cycling Club in Washington. Randall was a registered organ donor and was able to git his organs following his death. Randall was born on May 13 th , 1986, in Cottage Grove, OR to Gregory and Judy Fox. He grew up in Cottage Grove with his siblings, Jana and Brian. Randall was a bright, inquisitive, and tenacious child who loved spending time outdoors and learning about the world around him. Randall graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 2004, then moved to Klamath Falls to attend Oregon Institute of Technology. He thrived in the college environment and made many lifelong friends at OIT. Randall was a natural competitor, and was a cross country and track athlete in addition to his pursuit of two bachelor’s degrees, in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics. At er graduation, Randall worked as an engineer for Bulk Handling Systems in Eugene before returning to school to pursue a PhD in mechanical engineering – thermal l uid science at Oregon State University in fall 2010. Randall met Leslie Minner, his future wife, shortly at er moving to Corvallis. h ey met on Halloween standing in line for a bar – an ironic place for two such hardworking, focused students to meet, and something they ot en laughed about later on. Randall introduced Leslie to his favorite food – h ai – on their i rst date, and they proceeded to share many adventures over the next few years. Randall and Leslie married on July 26, 2014 in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Corvallis. Randall enjoyed a variety of pursuits, including home brewing, gardening, and photography. He was an avid cyclist, commuting to OSU on his bike every day, and joining the cycling club in fall 2015. Randall was an amazing, kindhearted, smart, hardworking young man who made a lasting impression on everyone he met. At er completing his PhD, Randall hoped to teach at a university and spend his free time cycling, gardening, and spending time with his wife, family and friends. Randall is survived by his beloved wife, Leslie Fox, parents, Greg and Judy Fox, siblings, Jana and Brian Fox, in-laws, Lee, Rosemary, and Paul Minner, and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. He leaves an enormous hole in our hearts and will be missed dearly. A celebration of life will be held on April 16 th , 2016 in Corvallis. Donations may be made to a scholarship fund being established at OSU in Randall’s honor. Great Care in a Great Place. Right here in Cottage Grove. 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