2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL JANUARY 10, 2018
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Do what’s right even when you’re hurting, when it doesn’t
feel right or when others treat you badly. Do something good for as
many people as you can, as often as you can.
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Don’t withdraw and sulk or isolate yourself from others.
Remember, you can be pitiful or powerful, but you can’t be both!
Many times, God may use others to encourage you in this time.
W
e all have times in life when it seems like we’ve hit
a dead-end or things aren’t turning out the way we
hoped or expected. However, I’ve learned from expe-
rience that when we feel stuck, discouraged or disappointed, that’s
not the time to throw in the towel and give up!
I realize this isn’t easy. There have been times in my life when
I’ve felt discouraged and even wondered if I could hold on and keep
going to get through the pain to the place of victory.
Through these experiences, I’ve learned that when you’re in the
middle of a painful situation, it can often feel like God isn’t doing
anything about it. But it’s vitally important to trust Him during this
time, because He is working in your heart to make you more like
Christ. And the good news is you will never fl unk a test with God
because you get as many “do-overs” as you need until you pass!
The truth is, God uses the diffi cult times in your life to build your
faith, develop your character and make you stronger. It helps if you
can remember that testimonies come by passing tests. And Jesus
says in John 16:33 (AMP): “In the world you have tribulation and
distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confi dent, be undaunt-
ed, be fi lled with joy]; I have overcome the world.”
So when you’re facing a painful issue or situation, the best advice
I can give you is…
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Never give up! Fight the temptation to think there’s no
way out of your situation. Jesus is the Way (see John 14:6). This is
your time to draw close and follow Him.
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Avoid blaming God or thinking He is punishing you for
some sin. He is just using the situation to work in your life. And
while it may not always feel good, His purpose will always be for
your good (see Romans 8:28).
up hope. Make a determined decision to trust God through it all
because He wants to restore you. He wants to take all of the bad
and make something good out of it. In Christ, you can shake off the
“tribulation and distress and suffering” and step into the fresh start
God has planned for your life!
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Keep your word and honor your commitments. This is a
character building time and you are being prepared for promotion
and greater things.
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Don’t stop believing...don’t give up hope that God can im-
prove your situation!
Maybe you’ve heard the story about a donkey that fell into a pit.
Upon seeing what had happened, his owner thought about it for
a while, then decided the pit was too deep and the donkey was too
old, so he would just bury him there.
He called some friends and neighbors to help, and they began to
shovel dirt into the pit.
At fi rst the donkey cried out, obviously terrifi ed of his situation.
Later, however, his owner noticed that he’d gotten quiet and thought
he’d probably already died. But the donkey had not died.
When the owner looked down in the pit, he saw that every time
dirt fell on its back, the donkey would shake it off and step on it,
packing it down under his hoofs. This continued for hours until,
fi nally, the donkey had packed the dirt enough to lift himself up and
out of that pit!
We can learn something from that donkey. Life will throw dirt on
us from time to time. It may be in relationships or our fi nances or
health. But this is a time to learn how to follow the leading of the
Holy Spirit. He will show you how to shake off the dirt and step up,
giving you glimpses of His glory in each step you take.
There will always be obstacles to overcome. There will always be
“issues” to get past. But there will also be do-overs, second chances
and new beginnings.
Remember, it’s never too late—just don’t give up! As you do
your part—as you hold on to hope, move forward, and refuse to
give up on God—He will be faithful to do what you can’t do.
So, if you’re in a “pit” and don’t know what to do, don’t give
Benjamin Cline
1925-2017
Benjamin “Bob” Robert
Cline, 92 of Cottage Grove,
Oregon passed away December
14, 2017. He was born October
11, 1925, in Wasco, OR to Ben-
jamin and Lydia (Hanneman)
Cline. Bob served in the U.S.
Navy during World War II in
the Admiralties Islands servic-
ing aircraft. He worked for Bo-
hemia Lumber Co. for 40 years
taking leave to serve his military
time.
Bob enjoyed automo-
biles, mechanics, small engine
repair, dune buggies, bowling,
gardening, scrap metal recy-
cling and repurposing. He mar-
ried Evalyn R. Morris on July
12, 1947, in Vernonia. Bob is
survived by son Frank A. (Char-
lotte) Cline, Springfi eld, OR,
son Rollin R. (Nancy) Cline,
Eugene, OR, daughter Janelle
G. Cline (Gathel Weston), Port-
land, OR. He was preceded
in death by his spouse Evalyn
Cline In March 2012, and broth-
er James “Dewey” Cline. A
memorial service will be held at
2:00 PM, on Saturday January
13, 2018, at Smith-Lund-Mills
Funeral Chapel, 123 S. 7th St.,
Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Ar-
rangements by Smith-Lund-
Mills Funeral Chapel.
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Robert Baker Bond passed away
on January 5, 2018, in Cottage Grove,
Oregon. He was born on May 12, 1922 in
Columbus, Kansas to Th omas & Mildred
(Ficke) Bond. He and Dorothy Jeane
(Edwards) were married on November
2, 1948 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Th eir
daughter, Melinda was born on May 12,
1951.
Bob also known as “Baker,” was a veteran of WWII. He
was a carpenter and enjoyed many seasons of sharing his skills
ministering in Mexico and Peru. He was a member of the
Cottage Grove Faith Center.
Bob enjoyed fi shing out of Baja and Trinidad CA, traveling in
Alaska and Mexico, gardening, watching football, and baseball,
especially the Chicago Cubs, and “parties” with his family. He
thoroughly appreciated living in his home on the bank of Row
River for 63 years.
He was know as “Granddad” to all of his family members,
which include his wife Dorothy, daughter Melinda her husband
Karl, (a very special son-in-law) 2 grandchildren, Kristie
(Bobby) Taylor of Dallas OR., Joshua Drew (Sarah Jones) of
Cottage Grove and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived
by a sister, Jean Phillips of Wyandott, OK.
Bob requested that there was not to be a funeral or
memorial service. Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary
of Eugene. His Family is so appreciative of the loving care he
received from PeaceHealth Hospice and the skilled staff at Coast
Fork Nursing Center.
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IN MEMORIAM
John Clark
1946-2017
Robert Baker Bond
1922-2018
John Clark of Creswell has gone home to be with our heavenly father. He died on Dec 20, 2017 with
his wife Susie holding his hand and other loved ones nearby. He was born Oct 17, 1946 to John Benja-
min and Doris Jean Clark in Eugene at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the oldest of 5 children. He grew
up in Eugene, went to school in Eugene and graduated from South Eugene High. He proudly served in
the US Army from Dec 1964 to Dec 1967. He served 2 years and 29 days in Korea and the rest of his
time at Ft Lewis. He married his best friend and love of his life, Susie Hicks, Nov 20, 1971. He was a
truck driver for 35 years until 2005 when he was forced to retire due to health reasons. He had a passion
for driving nice looking rigs and particapated in restoring two trucks.
John loved hot rods, classic cars, muscle cars and race cars. He loved going to the races in Cottage
Grove on the weekends to watch dirt track racing and watch his nephews race go-carts and stock cars.
He had fond memories of when he raced a street stock of his own back in 1985 and won fi rst place in
the points championship. He was also a major fan of NASCAR. John loved fi shing and hunting and just
being outdoors to enjoy nature and beautifying his yards.
He belonged to the Creswell VFW 4039 and enjoyed many volunteer projects, especially serving
coffee at the rest area on the south bound side of the freeway between Creswell and Cottage Grove. He
loved meeting people from all walks of life. He never met a stranger, he loved everyone and everyone
loved him. He was a wonderful husband, brother, brother in law, uncle and friend and is dearly missed.
John was a member of the Creswell Church of Christ at 380 Kings Row, Creswell. That is
where his celebration of life will be Sat, Jan 20 at 12 noon.
In Lieu of fl owers please consider donating in John's name to the VFW of Creswell 4039, PO
Box 807, Creswell, OR 97426.
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Terrance Elmer “Terry” Nousen
1940-2018
Terrance Elmer “Terry” Nousen of
Marysville, WA passed away January 4,
2018 at the age of 77.
Terrance was the son of Claude and
Irene (Atwood) Nousen born May 3, 1940 in
Susanvilla, CA.
Terry moved to Cottage Grove as a child
and attended school here, graduating from
Cottage Grove High School in 1958. After high school he did
construction work with his father in Alaska before joining the
Navy, where he served as an electronics technician during the
Vietnam era. He married Margaret Elizabeth Land in 1965 in
Cottage Grove where they lived for several years before settling
in Hillsboro, Oregon. Terry worked at Tektronics for many
years as a manufacturing manager. After retiring, he and Margie
moved to Yoncalla where he built their dream home which they
enjoyed for many years before health concerns prompted a
move to Washington to live with their daughter, Gretchen.
Terrance is survived by his wife Margaret Nousen, his
son Andrew Nousen (Karen), Corvallis, OR, his daughters
Gretchen Nousen, Marysville, WA, and Greta Palmer (Derick),
Glennallen, AK, his brother Tim Nousen, Sausalito, CA, and his
seven grandchildren Libby, Hannah, Liam, Lily, Lucy, Elkie,
and Laurel.
In keeping with Terry’s wishes, there will be no service.
The family will have a private memorial and scatter his ashes
at a later date.
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