Bernie Gill is scheduled for bypass surgery in the morning.  Please be in prayer for Bernie, his family, and the medical staff working with him.

 

Margaret Ann Grice Huber
(May 31, 1951 – March 9, 2011)

 

 

 

“In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence,

And his children will have refuge.”

~Proverbs 14:26, NASB~

 

Many places in our area are flooding.  In addition we have tornado warnings all over.  Please pray for people to be safe.  Thank God for those who are out in this weather helping others.

The OFA students who were hurt in a wreck seem to be doing better following their surgeries.  Continue to pray for them and their families.

CaringBridge: Kathy Jo Thompson

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kathyjothompson

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer: Day 4

Tom and Marla Polak 952 N Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-1032 Website: www.baptistcenterindy.com Tom’s Birthday: January 26 Marla’s Birthday: April 1 Tom’s Hometown: Syracuse, New York Marla’s Hometown: Overbrook, Kansas Children: Hannah, Rachel, Caleb, Moriah, Joel Hobbies: Golf, woodworking, reading, museums Favorite Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 4:13

When you see a person in need, think of the Polaks in Indiana! Tom is the director of Metro Baptist Center in Indianapolis and pastor of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, which meets at the center. The ministry shares the love of Jesus by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and families.

Their story in words and in video

http://www.onmission.com/polak/

Opal McElveen Williams (July 3, 1939 – March 7, 2011) A resident of Greensburg, she died at 4:25 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011 at her home. She was born July 3, 1939 in Mt. Hermon and was 71 years of age. She retired from the Bank of Greensburg and was a member of Grangeville Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Williams, Greensburg; daughter, Jackie Williams, Greensburg; 2 grandchildren, April Boyd Eaton, Hammond and Jason Boyd and wife, Brittany, Clinton; step-father, R. J. Frazier, Mt. Hermon; 3 brothers, Dale McElveen and wife, Annie Ruth, Leroy McElveen and wife, Emelda, and Sidney Frazier, all of Mt. Hermon; 4 sisters, Jo Duncan and husband, Murry Jo, Ann Baker, all of Mt. Hermon, Ruth Horning and husband, Stanley and Debbie Frazier, all of Franklinton; sister-in-law, Betty Madere and husband, Karl, Baton Rouge, brother-in-law, Ronald Schilling, Mt. Hermon; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son, Andy Williams; mother, Iona Mae Frazier; father, Houston McElveen; 2 sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Schilling and Faye Morgan; brother-in-law, Ronnie Baker; 2 nephews, Robbie McElveen and Dewey Morgan. The family would like to thank her special care givers, Doris Woodard and Sherrie Neely. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Mark Robinson, Rev. Joe Baugh and Bro. Leroy McElveen. Interment Grangeville Cemetery, Grangeville. Pallbearers will be Joey Duncan, Ellis Eaton, Earl Gill, Jeff Schilling, Scott Schilling and Aaron Wood.     Thank God for this day, but be safe! Anna Lee

Continue to pray for Margaret Huber and her family.

 

From Dwayne Wilson: Update of Pat Smith

Here’s an update on Pat’s condition from his wife, Stefanie. I’ll probably not post updates as often since we now seem to be out of the critical stages and beginning a long recovery process. Please do keep him in your prayers.

“Hi,

Have not had a chance to update today. Pat seemed a little clearer today. Could see improvements as the day went on. They got speech therapy and physical therapy in there with him today. They will work with him everyday. That is good. I think that will allow him to get better progress.

They did a CT scan today that came back clear, so no major strokes and no major brain bleeding. Praise! The neurologist does want to do an MRI to get a finer detailed brain scan later this week.

Pat has some definite deficits at this point. Right now, they are saying it is not uncommon for someone in his position with the tons of trauma. If you visited with him in the days before the surgery, I would say that he is much worse off than how he was then. Just being frank. He could almost fool you into being normal back then if you didn’t stay too long. Now, you will immediately see issues. It’s too soon to be “worried” about it. It’s a one day at a time type deal. Neurologist believes that therapy will help tremendously. She can’t say what will be permanent, so in my mind, she has left the door open for prayer to work powerfully and we should boldly ask for full recovery at this point.

What was the sermon two weeks ago…”peace over worry”. That is where I am at. I am at peace and happy to see progress.

Communication / Visitors:
I get lots of texts, calls, and voicemails. Often I am missing them and ignoring them. With Pat more awake, it is pretty busy back there now and I don’t like to talk on my phone back in his room. I do text some back there. Just know that I may not be getting back with you soon.
No visitors back to see Pat right now. He is getting worn out from all of the docs and therapists. I can’t add people and conversations on top of that. I enjoy you visiting with me in the waiting room, but know that I seem to be back there with Pat a lot more. So, I am sorry if I miss out on your visit, but have a nice chat with other GATEway folks.  I am NOT saying “don’t come”, but just saying “Don’t get upset if you don’t get to visit with me or Pat.”

Prayer Requests:
1. That we will see progress each day and be satisfied with the pace. That Pat will understand his therapists and do what they ask.

2. That we will have competent, confident nurses. I did not have that on Monday’s day shift. It makes a difference.

3. Pat did have a fever today, so there is some concern of infection. Fever was lower tonight, but does not mean that infection is clear. Pray that infection will be cleared/cured. Pray that antibiotics will help cover him and protect him. Pray that he does not have a reaction to antibiotics (he had one last week). They literally opened him in the ICU room when all of the Thursday drama went down (thankfully!), so there has been question about effects of that and infection. But, this fever could be from lots of things. Let’s just pray that it is nothing serious and antibiotics will kill it.

4. Pat was “throwing PVCs” today. It is something about his heart and the timing of valves, etc. It is not the kind of thing that they jump up and down about, but they are keeping an eye on it. He showed low on magnesium, so they gave him some, but I am not sure that it changed situation. Cardiologist can give certain things for it, but said that those meds are toxic. So, he tries to avoid them if possible. Kind of a technical prayer request, but some of you med people out there know what is going on. I would say that we pray that it clears up on its own without the “toxic” meds.

5. Pray that timelines will get a little clearer for me. I have no indication about the future, other than “prepare for the long haul”. I think even doctors are just taking it day by day.

Thank you for your continued prayers.

Love,
Stefani”

 

Lida Marie Wall Abernathy

September 29, 1937 – March 7, 2011

 

Lida Abernathy passed away at home early Monday morning.

 

She was proceeded in death by her parents Alon L. Wall and Dorothy B. Wall, a brother Sidney Wall and a nephew Jubal W. Wall.

 

She is survived by her husband John B. Abernathy, sons Todd Abernathy and his wife Tracy, John Ford, daughters Jessica Loveday and her husband Bill, Melissa A. Louk and her husband Russell, three grandsons, two granddaughters, one granddaughter-in-law, three great grandsons, a brother Dutton Wall and his wife Karen, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

 

She graduated from Amite High and Southeastern Louisiana University, taught at Southeastern Lab School and Hammond State School and retired in 1993.

 

She was a member of Springfield Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years.

 

As she generously donated her body to science, a Memorial Service will be held in her honor Friday, March 11, 2011, at Springfield Baptist Church from 4pm to 7pm with visitation from 4pm to 6:30pm and a Memorial Service from 6:30pm to 7pm.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics, North Oaks Hospice, Springfield First Baptist Church or a favorite charity.

 

Thank you to North Oaks Hospice!

 

A Very Special Thank You to Dad for his love and devotion and taking such excellent care of our Mother.

 

Pray for the seniors from Oak Forest that were involved in a wreck this morning.  Several are having surgery this afternoon.

 

A well-known and beloved former priest at St. Helena Catholic Church passed away while vacationing in Australia. Father Fred Youngs, who served St. Helena Catholic from 1991 – 1995 will be greatly missed by many around this area.

 

Annie Louise Hurst “Aunt Easy” Miller
(January 20, 1926 – March 6, 2011)

 

A retired employee from The State of Louisiana. She was 85, a resident and native of Greensburg, La. She died Sunday, March 6, 2011 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home. Graveside services will be at Red Bluff Baptist Church, 1532 Red Bluff Church Road, Greensburg, La on Thursday, March 10, at 2 p.m. conducted by Bro. Joe Day. Survived by her daughter, Phyllis and husband, Travis Beebe; son, James D. Miller, Jr. and wife, Karen; sister, Eunice Gill; brother, Ray Hurst and wife, Ruby. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Angela Primeaux; Catherine Mason and her husband, Gary; and James D. Miller, III and wife, Kim; also great-grandchildren, Jesse and Connor Miller; Katie and Darrell Burris. Preceded in death by her husband, James D. Miller, Sr.; two brothers, Kennon and Leo Hurst, one sister, Margie Hurst. The family would like to thank to the staff at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home for their loving care they provided to Mama while she was there. Also a special thanks to Generations Hospice of Denham Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Red Bluff Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Pray for Mrs. Fern Brennan.  Her daughter, Kara Brennan, passed away.  That’s three deaths (sister, husband, and daughter) in ten months for “Miss” Fern.  Please keep her in your prayers.

We may need to pray for Glenda Womack Harrell.  She had a grandson (Slade Easton Womack, son of Scott and Kristi) and a great granddaughter (Briston Lee Antoon, daughter of John and Kirstie) born the same day, Friday, and both coming home today!  This would be a lot of excitement for anyone!