2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MARCH 14, 2018
what I believe I
should do.
Sometimes it be-
comes very clear
what God wants us
to do; other times it’s
less obvious. But be-
od loves boldness
and He wants us to be fore you jump ahead, give God
confi dent of His love a chance to speak to your heart.
James 1:5-6 (AMP) says, “If
for us. He wants us to know
without a doubt that we are any of you lacks wisdom [to
made right with Him through guide him through a decision
the sacrifi ce Jesus made for us or circumstance], he is to ask
on the cross—especially on of [our benevolent] God, who
those days when we feel unwor- gives to everyone generously
and without rebuke or blame,
thy of His love.
To live boldly means that and it will be given to him. But
we’re willing to step out in faith he must ask [for wisdom] in
to try new things and pursue our faith, without doubting [God’s
God-given dreams and passions willingness to help], for the one
without letting the fear of doubt who doubts is like a billowing
surge of the sea that is blown
overshadow our faith.
Doubt is a fear that can bring about and tossed by the wind.”
I hope that you noticed it
a lot of confusion: Did I make
the right decision? I don’t says, “If any of you” need wis-
know. Maybe I did. Well, may- dom. God isn’t looking for per-
be I didn’t. We can go back and fect people; they don’t exist. So
forth like that in our heads for- no matter where you are, God
ever. But I’ve found that when wants to help you! Isn’t that
I’m confused, it’s better to stop, good news?
God will never leave you or
turn off my brain and just look
at what’s in my heart—not for forsake you, and He will always
what I think I should do, but remain faithful to His Word.
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All you have to do is ask and
receive, dismissing the doubts
that set themselves up against
His Word. If you can do that,
there’s no telling what God will
make happen in your life!
Romans 4 gives a wonderful
account of the story of Abra-
ham, one of the great heroes of
faith. Verses 18-19 say, “In hope
against hope Abraham believed
that he would become a father
of many nations, as he had been
promised [by God]: ‘So [num-
berless] shall your descendants
be.’ Without becoming weak
in faith he considered his own
body, now as good as dead [for
producing children] since he
was about a hundred years old,
and [he considered] the dead-
ness of Sarah’s womb.”
Abraham considered the
facts. But he still believed God
was greater. Verse 20 says, “But
he did not doubt or waver in un-
belief concerning the promise
of God, but he grew strong and
empowered by faith, giving glo-
ry to God.”
Instead of relying only on
what we see around us, you
and I can choose to believe
God’s Word. And we can open
our mouths to speak words of
thanks, like this:
“God, I remember the good
things You’ve done for me and
how You’ve been faithful to
those who’ve trusted in You
through the ages. I’m giving
You praise today because I
know You’ll always be faith-
ful.”
Like Abraham, we all have
times of waiting that God uses
to test and stretch our faith. But
He promises to work all things
out for the good of those who
love Him and are called accord-
ing to His purpose (Romans
8:28).
Honestly, if we can keep a
good attitude throughout the
process, our wait time might be
shorter than it would be if we
decided we’d rather murmur
and complain. God wants to
use the challenges we experi-
ence to draw us closer to Him
so that when our prayer is fi -
nally answered, and our day of
breakthrough comes, we’ll be
stronger in our faith and able to
withstand any opposition that
comes against us.
IN MEMORIAM
Nelda Mae Trujillo 1926-2018
Nelda Mae Trujillo, 91 of Cot-
tage Grove, OR passed away on
March 2, 2018 from age related
causes. She was born on Dec.
9, 1926 in Banner, WY to Lew-
is and Olive (Harper) Nielsen.
Nelda married Jesse J. Trujillo on
Dec. 24, 1943 in Sheridan, WY.
She and Jesse came to Oregon in
1947 to work in the woods. Nelda
was a homemaker, served meals
through Rocking Chair Rest Home Kitchen, and was a cook/waiter
for Burger King. Nelda was an avid reader, dragonfl y jewelry col-
lector and loved listening to polka, western and Celtic Thunder mu-
sic. She attended her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s pro-
grams, plays and sporting events. She enjoyed going to the Western
Oregon Opry, St. Paul Rodeo and concerts in Bohemia Park. Nel-
da is survived by her son, Terry and wife Julie Trujillo, Cottage
Grove, OR; son, Norman and wife Judy Trujillo, Vancouver, WA;
son, Gary and wife Marcia Trujillo, Cottage Grove, OR; 8 grand-
children, six great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse J. Trujillo on Feb-
ruary 24, 1985. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on
March 14, 2018 at Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, 123 S. 7th St.,
Cottage Grove, OR. Inurnment at Fir Grove Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Disabled Veteran’s Association
(DAV) at dav.org.
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It takes boldness to believe
God’s promises are for you
and not just for everyone else.
It takes boldness to cling to
His promises when the world
around you says: It will never
happen! And it takes boldness
to step out in faith and try some-
thing new. But be encouraged.
God isn’t concerned about you
Ruth R. Kelder
1934-2018
Ruth R. Kelder, aged 84,
passed away on Monday March 5,
2018, due to complications aris-
ing from illness with the fl u and
pneumonia.
Ruth was born in 1934 in
Chicago, Illinois. Her family lat-
er moved to Cary, Illinois, and
while attending high school, she
met her future husband Samuel
L. Kelder.
Sam and Ruth married in 1953. Following Sam’s graduation
from the University of Illinois, they moved to Burbank, Califor-
nia, where Sam pursued his career in aeronautical engineering
while Ruth stayed at home to raise their three children, son Jef-
frey and twin daughters Denise and Diane.
Aft er several years in Burbank, Sam and Ruth moved the
family to nearby Sunland, where they enjoyed Ruth’s talent for
fl ower and vegetable gardening, fruit from peach, orange, and
avocado trees, home-raised chickens, plus a horse for each
daughter.
During these years, Ruth operated her own wallpaper in-
stallation business, earning money toward her children’s school
tuitions.
Upon Sam’s retirement, he and Ruth traveled the United
States for three years in their fi ft h-wheel trailer. Th ey explored
beautiful New England, saw the monuments in Washington DC,
toured the Civil War areas of the South, enjoyed the wonders of
our national parks in the West, and loved their time in Alaska.
Sam and Ruth purchased their retirement home in Cottage
Grove, Oregon. Sam discovered his talent for golf, and Ruth
continued her passions for fl ower gardening and quilting. At
their weekly meeting, Ruth and her friends created beautiful
quilts as gift s for family members and for wounded veterans
returning from Afghanistan. Sam and Ruth also contributed
many volunteer hours to the benefi t of the local community.
Ruth’s love and concern for her family, and her remarkable
ability to sense and meet the needs of others, will be greatly
missed by all who knew her.
Ruth’s father Harry, mother Beda, sister Anita and her hus-
band John, all preceded her in death. Ruth is survived by her
husband Sam, by her children Jeff rey and his wife Judy, Denise
and her husband David, Diane and her husband Howard, by
her granddaughter Laura and her husband Drew, by her grand-
daughter Michelle, and by her sister Sally and her husband Rich.
Ruth requested a private memorial service. Th e family
wishes to thank the medical staff at Sacred Heart Hospital in
Springfi eld, Oregon, for their compassionate care. Arrange-
ments in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage
Grove, Oregon.
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