MONDAY

Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.

Isaiah 46: 9

ILLNESS

  • Elaine Tolar Doucette – No cancer was found after her first round of treatment. Additional treatment will be done as a precautional measure. Elaine’s mother is still with her. Please continue to pray for Elaine.
  • Bubba Roberts – Bubba had surgery recently, but hasn’t said much about it. He is doing well. Join the family in prayers of thanksgiving that this procedure went well and is behind them.

OBITUARIES

Carol Virginia Payne Thomas

July 4, 1945 – June 10, 2023

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Carol Virginia Payne Thomas met her Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face. Carol had been striving to overcome many physical difficulties for years. Now, she is free indeed! Carol is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jim Thomas; her sister, Susan Payne Tanner; and Susan’s children and their families: daughter, Stephanie Tanner Hewitt and husband Rick, Hannah and Tanner House; daughter, Rebecca Tanner Nowell and husband Justin, Carrie and Tyler Nowell and Carrie’s baby girl, Finley Nowell; and son, Greg Tanner Jr. Carol is also survived by many cousins. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Walton Payne; and brother-in-law, Greg Tanner. After 55 years, Jim’s family was Carol’s family too. She was survived by Jim’s sister, Beverly Thomas Martens and husband Erv and their children and families. She is also survived by the children and families of Jim’s sisters, Delores Thomas Hoernke and husband Jerry; Joanne Thomas Bader and husband Russell who preceded Carol in death. Delores, Joanne and Beverly’s children are among those precious family members who were loved by Carol. Carol graduated from SLU in Hammond, LA with a degree in Elementary Education. Through the years, she taught first grade and served as Financial manager for Avis. But mostly, she worked closely with Jim in their furniture endeavors as the Office Manager. Carol and Jim lived in several cities across the country, finally settling in Tupelo, MS where they resided for 35 years. When they joined Harrisburg Baptist Church, they soon knew they had found home. Among the many wonderful friends they made at church were special friends: Mitzi Jackson, Nancy and Dick Stevens, Delores and John Smith, and Melissa Greer. A special thanks to the staff at The Claiborne, Carol and Jim’s home in McComb, MS and Deaconess Hospice for their loving care and support. There are not enough words to thank the sitters who stayed with Carol around the clock: Shirley, Dianne, Candace, Tiffany, and Barbara. Carol loved the Lord with all her heart and would want Him to be lifted up high. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Harrisburg Baptist Church, Tupelo, MS or Samaritan’s Purse. 

Wayne A. Husser

March 5, 1949 – June 10, 2023

A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born March 5, 1949 in Independence, LA and was 74 years of age. Wayne was the co-owner and operator of Husser City Glass, Radiator, and Muffler in Amite for 50 years.  He was a member of the Loranger Volunteer Fire Department where he served the community for over 40 years. He is survived by his daughter, Charity Gay and husband, Brandon; step-daughter, Melissa Brown; step-son, James Dewitt Bennett and wife, Malachi; granddaughter, Avery Rose Gay; 2 brothers, Jimmie Husser and wife, Shirley, and Kenny Husser and wife, Micaleen; 2 sisters, Pat Shockley and husband, Thomas, and Sharon Kay Lee and husband, Sidney; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Jeannie M. Husser; parents, Wilson and Dorothy Husser; and a special aunt, Johnnie Bennett Stanfield. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Oak Grove Church of Christ and the Loranger Volunteer Fire Department for their support and care for Wayne during this difficult time. Visitation at Oak Grove Church of Christ, Independence, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Services conducted by Bro. Dale Ziebarth. Interment Loranger Community Cemetery, Loranger, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Tommy Simmons of Kentwood

Tentative Arrangements – Graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery Saturday morning at 10:00, followed by a family lunch at Line Creek Baptist Church.

VBS CONTINUES

This week – Osyka Baptist Church

Contact the church or a church member for more information

Pray for the workers and the children this week.

SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION

The convention will be in New Orleans this year. If you attend, please visit the IMB (International Mission Board) booth and visit with our daughter, Jennie Hatchel. She has lots of information to share with the delegates this week.

READ the BIBLE

  • Week 23 – Servanthood: My Gift to God
  • Monday, June 12
  • Matthew 20: 20-28
  • Mark 9: 33-37
  • Mark 10: 35-45
  • “One Way I can serve others is . . . .”

PRAYER FOCUS TODAY

Let’s pray for the sermons, connections, business, etc. that will be addressed this week by the delegates. May God and evangelism be a strong focus of all that is done.

Anna Lee