Monday

Jesus told him,

“I am the way, the truth, and the life.

No one can come to the Father except through me.”

John 14:6 (NLT)

Mrs. Bill Hughes continues to need our prayers for her continuing health issues.

Mr.James Miller’s oldest daughter is hospitalized. He would appreciate you praying for her.

John Wesley Parker
(March 29, 1926 – January 24, 2009)

Died at 1:59 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was a native of Dossville, MS and a resident of Kentwood. Age 82 years. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II and retired from Baton Rouge, Zachary, Angola and LSU Fire Services. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Services conducted by Rev. Richard Sandburg and Rev. Joe Starns. Interment Centre Cemetery, Greensburg. He is survived by his wife, Myrtis Newsom Parker, Kentwood; 4 sons, Wilbur G. Parker, Kentwood, Floyd W. Parker and wife, Rosemary, Waskom, TX, John M. Parker and wife, Janice, Central, and Wesley A. Parker, Kentwood; 2 sisters, Flo Goynes, Baton Rouge, and Retta Bellgraph and husband, Eugene, Zachary; 3 brothers, Carlton Parker, Zachary, Shade M. Parker and wife, Evelyn, Springfield, IL, and Amos Parker and wife, Colleen, Summit, MS; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elva Wooten Parker; 4 sisters, Marie Bankston, Agnes East, Pauline Walker, and Roxie Parker; 3 brothers, James, Gus and Guy Parker. Pallbearers will be Travis Parker, John Parker, Jason Parker, Blaine Parker, Jimmy Parker and Blanton Burgess. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Louisiana Firemen’s Association.

PEOPLE AROUND THE world reacted with shock in September 2006 when news broke that Steve Irwin, the “Crocodile Hunter,” had died…

His enthusiasm for life and for God’s creatures was contagious, making him a favorite personality worldwide.

When his wife Terri was interviewed shortly after Steve’s death, her love for him was obvious as she said through her tears, “I’ve lost my prince.” What an affectionate way to memorialize her husband! She saw him as her prince and her best friend.

The husband-wife relationship is often viewed today as anything but the tender one Terri and Steve must have shared. We see bitterness, insults, and animosity presented in the media as the norm. How much more desirable it is to see true love—to see a husband unashamedly cherish his wife, to unselfishly be her “prince.”

How can a husband continue to love his wife in a more princely way? Try these suggestions: Listen—enjoy those tender times when she can unburden her heart without fear. Love life—find ways to add fun to your marriage. Lead spiritually—guide the way into prayer and intimate fellowship with the Lord.

Men, be a prince to your princess. (Dave Branon)