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2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL JULY 12, 2017 When you pray, do you have a vague feeling that something is lacking…that there isn’t any power in your prayers? Do you struggle with doubt or fear, or simply lack confi dence that God even hears you at all? I used to have feelings like this and would think, “Maybe I didn’t say the right thing, or pray long enough, or my words weren’t eloquent enough.” It was so frustrating because I didn’t want to waste time, won- dering if it was doing any good. After I pray, I want to know that God is working and my prayers are making a difference. It’s easy to complicate our relationship with God and think we have to do certain things a certain way for them to be ef- fective. But I’ve discovered that powerful, life-changing, dynamic prayer is amazingly simple! Two Things We Must Do It’s vitally important for us to have faith in God when we pray. Hebrews 11:6 (AMPC) says, “Without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him [out].” Ask yourself, “Do I believe God hears me, that He cares about me and wants to be in- volved in every area of my life?” If we don’t really believe God loves us and wants to help us, we will struggle to have faith in Him. That’s why know- ing and experiencing the love of God is critical to developing a powerful prayer life. It’s also important to ap- proach God with a sincere heart. James 5:16 says, “…The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremen- dous power available [dynamic in its working].” A sincere heart is focused on God, trusting that He hears you and will answer. It doesn’t mean you have to cry or raise your voice to pray with sincerity; it’s all about the attitude of your heart toward God. The Key to Praying for God’s Mary Cook 1934-2017 Mary G. Cook, 82, of Eugene, formerly of Cottage Grove, Or- egon, passed away on July 1, 2017. She was born on Novem- ber 9, 1934, in Yoncalla, Ore- gon, to Charles and Mary (Ross) Palmer. Mary attended Cottage Grove High School and worked to obtained her GED while rais- ing six children. She married Samuel T. Cook on October 7, 1950, in Stevenson, Washington. They were married for 47 years. Mary was the owner/partner of C&C Cutting, owner/bookkeeper of Cook’s Carpets, and a home- maker. She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling, travel, hunt- ing, and her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Dan) Ely, Beaverton, Oregon, son Marvin (Karen) Cook of Spring- fi eld, Oregon, daughter Bonnie (Jerry) Davis of Eugene, Oregon, son Chuck Cook of McMinnville, Oregon, brother Lindsey Palmer of Chicago, Illinois, brother Richard Palmer of Eugene, Oregon, brother Tom Palmer of Salem, Oregon, and brother David (Mary) Palmer of Crescent, Oregon, 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchil- dren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel T. Cook, Jr. (1997), sons Bruce Cook (1980) and Vernon Cook (2012). The funeral was held at Smith-Lund-Mills Chapel, 123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove, Oregon, on July 10, 2017, at 1:00pm. Burial at Fir Grove Cemetery. Reception was from 2:00- 5:00pm at the Elks Lodge on River Road in Cottage Grove. Ar- rangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove. Christine Louise (Forgey/Hite) Clendenin 1939-2017 Christine passed on into Glory May 4, 2017. She was born on March 15, 1939 in Cottage Grove, OR to Pearl and Burton Forgey. She was the oldest of 4 siblings. She attended Cottage Grove High School and married her childhood sweet- heart, Francis B. Hite. Th ey moved to Cor- vallis, OR where she was a long time employee of Western Pulp Products. Th ey had 2 children and later divorced. Aft er raising her children, she found love again when she met Chester V. Clen- denin. Th ey were happily married until his passing in 1989. Lov- ingly known as Gram, Christine was generous and compassion- ate, had a great sense of humor and wonderful laugh. She loved children, wolves, eagles, her porch cats, Elvis and a celebratory pina colada. She is preceded in death by her parents and beloved pet pups, Jimi Jo and Shilo. She is survived by her daughter, Francine Th eodore of Cor- vallis, OR, son, Gary Hite of Sublimity, OR, brother Walter Forgey of Creswell, OR and sisters Jeannie Riggs of Salem, OR and Joyce Forgey of Cottage Grove, OR. Four grandchildren, Rachel Baxley, Nathaniel Th eodore, Devin Hite, Brandon Hite, and great grand- daughter Annabelle Baxley. At the family’s request no services are planned. Online con- dolences for the family may be posted at www.fi sherfuneralhome. com tory pertaining to the United States. He enjoyed mining in Bohemia Mines and using his metal detector. Walter enjoyed reading western and history books as well as watching movies from his extensive movie collection. He is survived by son Bill (Terri) Parsons of Cottage Grove; daughter Vandi (Rob) Parsons of Cottage Grove; daughter Coleen (Troy) Jentzsch of Lorane; son Ben (Heidi) Parsons of Creswell; son, John (Lisa) Parsons of Cottage Grove; son Zack Parsons of Portland; daughter Jenny (Brian) Parsons of Cottage Grove; and son Jake Parsons of Portland; 24 grandchildren and two great-grand- children. Walter was preceded in death by his wife Sonja Parsons, brothers George, Rufus, Max, Lawrence, and Jim Parsons. There is a private family memorial service planned at Bohemia Mines. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove. 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 Please Celebrate the 4th of July Safely! Joyce "Sam" Thies 1939-2017 Joyce “Sam” Thies, 78 of Cot- tage Grove, OR passed away on July 7, 2017. She was born Feb- ruary 3, 1939 in Chauvin, LA to parents Horce and Beulah (Bourg) Boudreaux. She graduated from Terrebonne High School in Houma, LA. She was a bank teller for Wood Prod- ucts Credit Union for 16 years. She married John E. Thies on September 21, 1984 in Cottage Grove, OR. Sam enjoyed sewing, knitting, crossword puzzles, and travel- ing. Sam and her husband John danced consistently for 10 years, she sang in The Grove Tones Women’s Barbershop and was famous for her knitted slippers. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church for more than 40 years. Sam is survived by her husband, John Thies, Cottage Grove, OR; son, Craig Kulm and wife Cindy, Creswell, OR; daugh- ter, Cindy Thies, Springfi eld, Or; daughter, Cheryl Kerns and husband Kevin, Cottage Grove, to Me] and My words remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.” To abide means to live, dwell and remain; it’s not just spend- ing time with God on Sunday. z Walter Parsons 1941-2017 Walter Parsons, 75, of Cottage Grove died June 30, 2017. Walter was born in Koko- mo, Ind. on Nov. 15, 1941 to Rufus and Arlene (Barlow) Parsons. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1961 as a Radio Technician Helper. On Jan. 9, 1963 in Goshen, Ore., Walter and Sonja Marie Robert- son were married. He worked as a timber faller and decided to try commercial fi sh- ing for a few years. Walter went back to the woods as an indepen- dent, self-employed timber faller. His hobbies and interests were reading to gain knowledge of his- Will If you’re not sure whether you’re asking for God’s will in your life (and we all go through times like this), then you need to take time to just abide in Christ. In John 15:7, Jesus says, “If you live in Me [abide vitally united 123 South 7th, Cottage Grove, Oregon th OR; son, Jim Thies and wife Lori, Coquille, OR; daughter, Shan- 541-942-0185 •www.smithlundmills.com non Grove, Coppell, TX; brother, Dallas Boudreaux, Houma, LA; sister, Barbara Daily, Houma, LA; sister, Shirley Lien, Menna, z AR; brother, Larry Boudreaux, Springfi eld, OR; 12 grandchil- dren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her fi rst husband, Kenneth Kulm in 1978. Memorial contributions may be made to United Meth- You’re invited to our upcoming events: odist Church, 334 Washington St., Cottage Grove, OR. Burial at Fir Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove, OR. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR. DEATH NOTICE 123 South 7 , Cottage Grove, Oregon www.smithlundmills.com Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care Fall Prevention Seminar Thursday, July 20th @2:30pm Join Mindy Bench in this special free seminar to learn tips and tricks to save you from the fall. Refreshments will be provided. The Price is Right Greer- J.C. "Bob" Greer, 89 of Cottage Grove, died July 4. Arrangements by Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Friday, July 28th @ 2:30 pm. Comprehensive family, medical eyecare and optical services We will have lots of prizes and delicious desserts. Invite friends to join the fun. Also enter to win a free day trip to Florence, Oregon which includes lunch and bus ride. Bahamas Bingo Bash Friday, August 18th @ 2:30pm Get out your fl ip fl ops and Hawaiian tops and be ready to win! Lots of fun, fresh fruit and tropical drinks. 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