Pastor's Blog

Gary Kenneth Hickman was born on September 12th, 1946 and passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Emma Weldonia Hickman, his father, Brewer K. Hickman, his mother, Olga H. Margolis, his stepfather, Harry D. Margolis, and his stepson, Joseph Keith Tagert. He is survived by his stepchildren; Donna K. Abercrombie of Mobile, AL, Ronald Kent Tagert of Valley Cottage, NY, and James K. Tagert and his wife Deanna of Theodore, AL. He is also survived by his step-grandchildren; Wayne Abercrombie, Jr., Brittany Tagert, Seth Tagert, and Ian Tagert, along with four step-great-grandchildren.

Mr. Hickman was honorably discharged from the U.S. military and attended Auburn University, graduating with a degree in Building Construction. After graduation, he began his career in the construction industry and eventually retired from White Spunner Construction in 2010. Gary was known for his kindness and generosity and was loved and will be missed by his family and friends. Funeral service will be held from the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Friday, January 6, 2024 at 10am. Visitation will be 5pm to 7pm Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Ann Clark’s sister, Sue Freeman, passed from this life during the night.  Obviously, arrangements incomplete.  Pray for the Freeman family.

The visitation with the Gary Hickman family (Jimmy & Dede Tagert) takes place tomorrow, January 4, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.  The celebration of life service will take place Friday, January 5, beginning at 10:00AM also at the funeral home.  Pray for Jimmy, Dede and the family.

Regular schedule on our campus this morning and evening.  May we be found faithful!

Jean Hatcher remains in the hospital.  Lots of health issues and the doctors are tackling them one at a time.  Keep praying for Miss Jean.

Ann Clark’s youngest sister, Sue, remains in the hospital.  She is not doing well and continues to need our prayers.

Ann Clark’s oldest (104) sister, Cleo, is at home.  Aunt Cleo is an amazing and godly lady.  Pray for her.

The source of the leaks on our campus have been found and, hopefully, corrected.  Again, thank you to each person who has helped with this issue.

I was told that the adult building and the youth building should have received new roofs yesterday.  The preschool building and the office building should have the same on Friday.  Those guys are fast!

It looks as though today is going to be a cool, wet day in Grand Bay.  The forecasters are calling for a low of thirty-two tonight.  Stay dry and warm!

I pray that you will have a great Wednesday with Jesus.