Hurricane Gustav – Day 5

Life is progressing, but still not normally for many people. It has been interesting to hear where electrical power has and has not been restored. Most people are making the most of their circumstances as they count their blessings. It has been heartwarming to hear people in need to tell you to help someone else whose need is greater! What a Christian spirit!

Since I’m on someone else’s computer, I’ll be brief again today. I have one birth announcement, funeral updates, and Baptist Press articles to share.

David Mark Smith III “TREA” arrived Saturday, August 30th at 2:54p.m. He weighed 7lbs 14oz.
Trea and Mommy are both at home and doing great.
Trea’s parents are David and Monica Estes Smith.

The entire family give thanks to the lord for such a wonderful blessing!

Two funerals services were held this morning. I couldn’t be in two places at once, so I atteded the services for J.L. Williams. It was indeed a special time. The wake for Richard Dunn will be in the morning at McKneely-Vaughn from 9:00 until the funeral at 1:00. Burial will be at Kedron. Please continue to pray for the families who lost loved ones this week.

Baptist Press

September 4, 2008

LOUISIANA–Gustav evacuees find Baptists waiting to help. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28834

FLORIDA–Church’s Gustav shelter: ‘hands & feet of Christ.’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28835

LOUISIANA–Electricity problems delay NOBTS reopening. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28836

CALIFORNIA–400 goats visit Golden Gate Seminary. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28837

TENNESSEE–Seminary convocations set forth challenges. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28838

LOUISIANA–EDUCATION BRIEFS: Louisiana College begins master’s degree program. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28839

NORTH CAROLINA–Hawkins urges: Reclaim fear of God. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28840

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Gary D. Myers): Evacuation brings unexpected blessing. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28841

Help a neighbor and be blessed!

Anna Lee