“In all my prayers for all of you,
I always pray with joy.”
~Philippians 1:4 (NIV)~
Continue to pray for the thousands of people whose lives were changed by the tornadoes almost two weeks ago. Thank God for the thousands of volunteers who are working daily to help locate victims, prepare food, clear debris, coordinate work, provide comfort and spiritual help, etc. These people are away from their own homes and families because they care about others. Thank God for them. Pray for their safely as they minister to others.
Another big concern now is flooding along the Mississippi and its tributaries. Again, pray for the safety of those in the flooding areas and for those who are helping them in numerous ways.
Ishmel Englo Ballard
(June 18, 1927 – May 9, 2011)
He was born June 18, 1927 and passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 9, 2011. Mr. Ballard was 84 and a native and resident of the Chesbrough Community. He was a retired dairy farmer and served our country during World War II in the U. S. Navy. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sarah Ann Smith Ballard; 2 daughters, Helen Ballard McNabb and husband, Barry, Kentwood and Nellin Ballard Webb and husband, Ronny, Greensburg; 2 sons, Ishmel “David” Ballard, Kentwood and Walter E. Ballard, Kentwood; 1 brother, Paul Ballard, Amite; 1 sister, Audrey Ballard Schexnayder, Kentwood; 9 grandchildren, Bridgette McNabb Hughes and husband, J.D., Beth McNabb Day and husband, Jeff, Brooke McNabb, “Lil” Ronny Webb and wife, Laura, Ballard Webb, Ann D’lyn Webb, Ishalyn Ballard Broussard and husband, Jon, Tarra Ballard and Cally Ballard; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Carrie Ballard; numerous siblings. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Mark Robinson. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough.
Women’s/Girls’ Ministry
You are invited to FBC, Kentwood Saturday morning for breakfast muffins, a missions project, special music, and a craft project. You do not have to be a member of FBC, Kentwood to attend. Bring a dozen breakfast muffins to share and a mug to drink from Saturday morning. You will be a blessing to others and get blessed at the same time. We hope to see you at 10:00 A.M.
Have a great day!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 