Thursday

“When you were dead in your sins…

God made you alive with Christ.” 

~Colossians 2:13~

 

Scott Flamm

Great news, they think they got all of the cancerous roots!!! He was actually back at work this week.
THANKS FOR PRAYING
Pam (Sellers)

Jadon Pailet is doing better.  Keep praying until he is without any fever and back to learning new things.

Smiley Conerly’s back surgery is scheduled for Tuesday.  You can begin praying today.

Madison Alvin “Pete” Neyland

Died Sunday, April 1 at Lane Memorial Hospital. He was 81. Born October 17, 1930 in Amite County, MS, he moved to Central in 1942 where he resided until his death. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bobbie Bennett Neyland; two daughters, Patti Morgan, Central, and Betty Neyland, Laguna Beach, CA; one son, Mike and wife Lisa McKenzie Neyland, Kentwood; four grandsons, Jamie and wife Kris Creel Neyland, Franklinton; Matt and wife Amanda Touchard Neyland; Eli and Max Neyland, one granddaughter, Chloe Madison Neyland, all of Kentwood; sister, Mildred Neyland Bennett, Central; dear friends he considered his family, Steve Naquin and Sharon Knight, Central, and Russ and Amy Watts, Zachary. Preceded in death by his parents, Brew and Molly Lindsay Neyland; and a son-in-law, Michael J. Morgan. Pete was retired from Gulf States Utilities, and was a charter founding member of Central Private School. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Visitation at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 4, from 9am with memorial services at 11 am conducted by Rev. Percy Mac Frazier, Kentwood United Methodist Church. A private inurnment for the family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.

Thought for the Day: Looking heavenward

The temporary Sunday school teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. Finally she went to the preacher’s study and asked for help.

The preacher came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two numbers he paused and stared blankly for a moment. Finally he look serenely heavenward and his lips moved silently. Then he looked back at the lock, and quickly turned to the final number, and opened the lock.

The teacher was amazed. “I’m in awe at your faith, preacher,” she said.

“It’s really nothing,” he answered. “The number is on a piece of tape on the ceiling.”

What a great definition of the concept of faith! The essence of faith truly is to look heavenward. It is to look toward heaven for our guidance, our motivation, and our very reason for existence.

We are surrounded by the things of this world, and it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that what we can see all around us is what is “real.” Faith is the ability to set our eyes on that which is above, the true reality.

“By faith [Abraham] dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob….for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” (Heb. 11:9-10)

May you live by faith this day, and don’t forget to look up!

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
White House Church of Christ
White House, Tennessee

Take some time Saturday morning to come to Mug & Muffin at FBC, Kentwood.  Come enjoy some muffins and morning beverages and talk with Jennie A. Hatchel and her daughter, Mallory and Madison.  You can get to know them better and ask questions about life as a missionary.  The Hatchel family will be returning to Prague in a little more than a month.  We hope to see you at 10:00 A.M.  Bring your favorite mug is you want to use it during the meeting.

 

Jesus is the reason for the Easter season!

Anna Lee