Pastor's Blog

Joseph Levon Hudson– August 2, 1935 – August 3, 2024. Levon was a native of Grand Bay, AL. He left this life to meet his Savior, Jesus Christ, one day after his 89nd Birthday. He was a life-long member of Grand Bay First Baptist Church where he and his wife Fran kept the nursery for many years. He was a farmer by trade and shared his produce with many family and friends. Levon enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a kind and humble man that was always ready to offer his help to family and neighbors. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Lee and Eula Mae Hudson, his brothers James Lee and, Jesse Hudson, his sisters Libby Boudwin and infant Mary Rose Hudson. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Francis (Fran) Hudson, his sons Walter (Lana) Hudson of Mobile, AL. and Jerry (Jessica) Hudson of Grand Bay, AL and his grandchildren, Joey, Tanner, Kylie, Audrey and Sophie Hudson, and his sister Marie Brooks. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Pallbearers will be: Joey Hudson, Terry Brooks, Scott Fontenot, Jimmy Hudson, Doug Crane and Phillip Whitner. Honorary Pall bearers: Terrel Brooks and Albert Sessions Jr.

The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church Monday, August 12, 2024 beginning at 9:30 am. The funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 am officiated by Rev John Womack. Interment will be at the Grand Bay Cemetery.

Evangelist David Miller of Arkansas is not doing well physically.  He is in ICU.  David is Edna H. Glover’s first cousin.  David is perhaps the most intellectual person I have ever know when it comes to the Bible.  Brilliant mind!  If I understand correctly, David’s son, Josh, is also in the hospital.  Pray for David and Josh!

Nanette Fontenot sent word this morning that the visitation and service for her Uncle Lavon will take place this coming Monday, 8/12, beginning at 10:00AM.  More details to come as Monday draws closer.

Jo Nell Barnes is scheduled to see a doctor again next week.  Keep praying for Jo Nell.

Dottie Clark’s surgery is scheduled to take place tomorrow afternoon beginning at 5:00PM Guatemala time.  Pray for Miss Dottie.

The visitation and service for Dean Kapenga in Michigan will take place Friday night and Saturday morning.  Pray for Dean’s family.

Regular schedule on our campus today – morning and evening.

Folks, fifteen years old and older, interested in joining our June 12 – 19, 2025 GRACE Ministries trip need to attend an important meeting this Monday, 8/12, at our house beginning at 6:30PM.  I fully expect this trip to reach capacity quickly and our hope is to involve a good number of our high school students.  This meeting is important!

There will be a meeting regarding our flag football leagues on Monday night.  Bro. Abel has the details.  (I think evaluations continue this Saturday too)

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