Sunday

“Likewise the Spirit

also helps in our weaknesses.

For we do not know

what we should pray for as we ought,

but the Spirit Himself makes intercession

for us with groanings

which cannot be uttered.”

~Romans 8:26~

Pray for Holly Kliesch as she travels to Richmond tomorrow for eight weeks of training before going to West Africa to be a teacher for MK’s.

Answered Prayers!!!

Mr. Phillip Harrell and Debbie Miller were both hospitalized last Sunday, but are home and planning to attend church services today.

Susan Marie Roussell McLin
(February 12, 1965 – October 18, 2008)

Susan Marie Roussell McLin was born on February 12, 1965 and passed away at 8:10PM, Saturday, October 18, 2008 at her residence. She was 43, a native of Chalmette and a resident of Tickfaw. She is the dauaghter of Gloria Hardy Roussell of Tickfaw and the late Sidney Joseph Roussell, Sr.

Susan is survived by her husband of 20 years, Charles E. McLin, Jr., Tickfaw; a son, Charles E. “Chas” McLin, III, Tickfaw; her mother, Gloria Hardy Roussell, Tickfaw; 2 borthers, Sidney Joseph Roussell, Jr. Pensacola, FL & Richard Eugene Roussell, Slidell; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Charles E, & Donna M. McLin, Sr., Ponchatoula.

Also preceded in death by a sister, Bettie Ann Roussell Keys Boisdore.

Visitation wil be held on Tuesday, October 21, 20008 at the Arcola Bapatist Church, Arcola, from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 3:00PM at the Church with Rev. Bob Simpson officiating. Interment in the Arcola Baptist Church Cemetery.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of arrangements.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

James L. Akins
(February 16, 1940 – October 17, 2008)

James L. Akins, a master craftsman, was born on February 16, 1940 and passed away at 12:30AM, Friday, October 17, 2008 at Cannon Hospice, Elmwood Campus in New Orleans. Mr. James was 68, a native of Winnsboro, SC and a resident of Greensburg for 14 years. He was the son of the late Jimmie & Lillie Woods Akins.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Helen N. Akins, Greensburg; a loving daughter, Shelia Prescott, McComb, MS; a loving son, Wayne Akins, Greensburg; a daughter, Capri Lewis, Ridgeway, SC; 4 sisters, Colleen Carter, Jesup, GA, Cassie Lee Rumore, Tampa, FL, Mary Akins, Winnsboro, SC & Laura Mae LeGrand, Winnsboro, SC; a brother, Marshall Akins, Hopewell, VA; 7 Grandchildren, Mark Prescott, Jr., Kristen Akins, Johnathan Fergerson, Crystal Veld, Crystal Akins, Frannie Akins, & Cameron Akins; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Leonise Leonard, Marrero, LA; an aunt, Mrs. Doreas Floyd, Winnsboro, SC; numerous nieces, nephews & friends; and his beloved dog, Rex Ochoa Akins.

He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Randy James Akins & Frankie Ladd Akins; and a grandson, Frankie “Dude” Akins.

Pallbearers will be Theodore Pace, Red Skelton, Bubbie St. Alexander, Harris Naquin, Sr., Harris Naquin, Jr. & Jim Tingle. Honorary Pallbearers are Wayne Akins, Mark Prescott, Jr., Johnathan Fergerson, Leslie “Henry” Day & Alvin Naquin, Sr.

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday October 21, 2008 from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 2:00PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Taylor officiating. Interment in the Greensburg Cemetery.

The family would like to thank everyone who touched James’ life. Also our gratitude to the Denham family for their heartfelt generosity, Thank You.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the James L. Akins Memorial Fund %McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, 60100 Westway Drive, Amite, La. 70422.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

Emerson C. Newman
(February 2, 1930 – October 17, 2008)

U.S. Veteran Mr. Emerson C. Newman was born February 2, 1930 and passed away at 4:05PM, Friday, October 17, 2008 at the G. V (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was 78, a native of St. Francisville and a resident of Greensburg. Mr. Emerson was the son of the late Jesse Bernard, Sr. & Mary Calvit Newman. He also was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by 3 daughters; Suzanne Newman Travis and husband, Bobby, Kentwood, Donna Jean Newman Black, Hammond, & Mala Fran Newman Schott and husband, John, Tickfaw; a son, Eric Newman, Baton Rouge; 10 Grandchildren, Ross, Craig, Carson, & Michelle Travis, Tyler & Chelsea Black, Rachel & Ashley Newman, Elizabeth & Joseph Schott.

Also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Fortenberry Newman; 2 brothers, Jesse B. Newman, Jr. & a infant Newman Boy; a sister, Bernadine Bradford.

Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM and on Monday, October 20,2008 from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 2:00PM at the Wesley’s Chapel Methodist Church, Darlington, with Rev. LaMarylis Cotten officiating. Interment in the Wesley’s Chapel Church Cemetery.

An on-line guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

FBC, Kentwood Information

WMU meets at 4 P.M. today.

On Mission in Kentwood

• Saturday, October 25
• 8:00 A.M.
• Ministry projects in Kentwood
  

Deacon Hospital Visitation

• Tom Tolar
• Raymond Cutrer

Nursery Workers Today

• Gretchen Simpson
• Jill Brister
• Sharon Martin

Nursing Home Visitation – Tuesday @ 10 A.M.

Sr. Adult Eat-Out @ Charlies in Springfield

• Bus leaves church @ 10:30 A.M.
• Sign-up sheet
  

Revival DVD’s

• All 5 services
• $2.00
• Call the church office to place your order.

Georgia Barnette State Offering

• Received so far – $4279.00
  

Operation Christmas Child

• Project of Samaritan’s Purse
• Christmas Gifts for needy children worldwide
• Deadline – November 16

Bible Character & Trunk or Treat

• October 26
• Call church office to include your vehicle.

Happy Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

SEARCHING FOR GOD

No doubt, you have received a sweepstakes notice at some time from American Family Publishers. You know how it works. You look over their magazine bargains — and the chance to buy a few for your office or waiting room. In return, they give you the opportunity to win large amounts of money.

In 1997, their mailing list included the Bushnell Assembly of God in Bushnell, Florida. The computer somehow twisted the name of the church and a sweepstakes notice addressed to “God of Bushnell” was sent to the church address.

The letter read, “Dear God, We’re searching for you. You’ve been positively identified as our $11,000,000 mystery millionaire!”

The letter went on to say, “What an incredible fortune there would be for God! Imagine the looks you’d get from neighbors. But don’t just sit there, God, come forward now and claim your prize!”

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they truly were searching for God? If they sensed what Pascal called a “God-shaped void” in their lives and realized their need to come to know God and to understand what God could do for them? If they understood that the “prize” God offers is so much greater than the prize they were offering?

The good news is that God is not hiding and that those who truly are searching for him can find him.

“From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.'” (Acts 17:26-28a, NIV)

It is humorous that someone would be searching for God in order to give him 11 million dollars. He owns the “cattle on a thousand hills” (Psa. 50:10) and needs nothing. But he has blessings beyond measure for those who would seek him out. May you be counted among those who “reach out for him and find him.”

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina