Saturday

So reach out and welcome one another to God’s glory.

Jesus did it; now you do it!

~Romans 15:7 (MSG)~

Two of David’s former co-workers died this week. First, it was JoAnn Ponder, Now, Miss Kopfler.

Arva Lynelle “Suetee” Kopfler
(September 21, 1918 – April 15, 2011)

A resident of Amite, she died at 12:26 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2011 at her home. She was born September 21, 1918 in Amite and was 92 years of age. Aunt Suetee was devoted to her family, having lived much of her life with her father and mother. She was actively involved with each niece and nephew from the time of their birth and continued this interest with great-nieces and great-nephews, etc. As the matriarch of this large family, she will be sorely missed. She is survived by her 5 nieces, Karen Lynn Robbins, Baton Rouge, Kay Lark Matthews, El Campo, TX, Dean E. Kopfler, Lafayette, Nancy G. Bass, Huntsville, AL and Anne K. Montelaro, Baton Rouge; 3 nephews, Edwin Lyle Kopfler, Jr., Slidell, Joseph G. Kopfler, Houma and James E. Gremillion, Jr., Keller, TX; 13 great-nieces and nephews; 3 great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Joseph and Dixie Varnado Kopfler; sister, Katherine Anne Gremillion; brother, Edwin Lyle Kopfler, Sr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2011. Services conducted by Fr. Joe Camilleri. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite.

CHUCK NORRIS, MEN AND MAN-LAWS
by Trey Morgan

A few of us guys were visiting about man-laws after church recently and the importance of teaching them to our sons. For those women who might not know, man-law is an unwritten code which men live by. I’m not a man-law expert, but I do think I know a man-law when I see one. For example here are a few man-laws that real-men live by that might not make sense to women, but totally make sense to us …

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* Man-law states that grilling, no matter the weather, is always the first choice of cooking.

* Man-law clearly states that under NO circumstance do two men EVER share an umbrella.

* Man-law says that men can watch chick-flicks on occasion, BUT they are never to be watched without the presence of a girlfriend or wife. And they should NEVER be seen crying.

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* There is NO reason for a man to EVER watch ice skating or men’s gymnastics. Man-law!

* Man-law states that while walking with a group to the car, a soon-to-be occupant may reserve the front passenger seat by calling out “Shotgun.” All passengers must honor and respect the calling of shotgun. On those occasions where there is a tie while calling shotgun, a race to the car decides who gets the front.

* Men can comment on how much they enjoy manly smells of things like a baseball glove, a new set of tires, the smell of gunpowder, campfire, sawdust and bar-b-que grills.

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* The man-law official start date of the male shopping season is December 23rd, as compared to the female season, which opens on the day following Thanksgiving.

* And under NO circumstances shall a man EVER defer control of the television remote to a female.

As much as I love man-laws, I must never forget that “God-laws” always trump all “man-laws.” And men who follow God-laws, such as the following, are ALWAYS the most manly-men of all …

* A real man loves his wife and is faithful to her sexually, emotionally and mentally.

* A real man prays with his wife.

* A real man is involved in his children’s lives.

* A real man puts his family before his job, hobbies and buddies.

* A real man is the spiritual leader in his home.

* A real man isn’t ashamed of his faith and puts God first in his life.

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.” (Ephesians 5:25).

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Baptist Press Stories for Apr. 15 2011

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