Pastor's Blog

Lindsey Elaine Coleman Buckhalter, 29, of Lucedale, MS passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in Lucedale with her family by her side. She was born on August 30, 1984 in Pascagoula, MS. Lindsey will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter and aunt, who always loved spending her time with her family. She had a heart for missions especially for Casa Aleluya in Guatemala. Lindsey was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rev. James F. and Anna Coleman, Leon and Voncille Lewis, James “Buck” Buckhalter and Billy Wayne Tynes. She is survived by her loving husband, Christopher “Chris”  Buckhalter; son, Christopher Byron “Dink” Buckhalter; parents, Rev. Rodney and Rhonda Coleman; brother, Brandon (Emily) Coleman; sister, Darian Coleman; brother, Shayne Coleman; father and mother-in-law, Mitchell  and Susie Buckhalter; sisters-in-law, Rebecca “Becky” Buckhalter and Sarah Buckhalter; grandmothers, Etoile “Nana” Buckhalter and Betty Tynes; nieces, Ella Claire, Lily Anna, Elizabeth James, Alaya and Leeah; and her very special friend, Lacey McElderry. Visistion for Lindsey will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.  at Canaan Assembly of God Church. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the church with Bro. Gene Emswiler, Bro. Bob Wilburn and Bro. Chris Nowell officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at Magnolia Springs Cemetery in Hurley, MS with Luke Pierce, Josh Miller, Trey Gray, John Holder, Maury Thompson, Derek Eubanks and Shayne Coleman serving as pallbearers. Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS is in charge of arrangements.

Today’s Bible reading –  Numbers 6:1-7:89 Mark 12:38-13:13 Psalm 49:1-20 Proverbs 10:27-28

Pray for Pastor Rodney & Rhonda Coleman along with their family during this difficult time.

Edna Glover has two grandchildren in the hospital.  Evan is in a local hospital and will be having surgery possibly today.  Gabby is in an Atlanta hospital in ICU.

Miss Betty McMann has a broken arm and it is my understanding that it will require surgery.  I do not know the details of how she broke her arm.

Miss Luthene Herston did not have surgery yesterday and now they are thinking tomorrow.

No significant change in Lance Curl’s situation.

Annisa Iler did well through her surgery.

Drake Howard is the infant cousin of Katie Howard.  He was prematurely born.  Was sent home from the hospital but is now back in due to seizures and breathing difficulties.

Thanks to all from the Friendship family who helped minister to the Myra Herod family over the past few days.  Jim Chinners did a nice job preaching the service yesterday.

Men’s breakfast this Saturday morning, 3/8, beginning at 8:00AM in the fellowship hall.

Wedding shower for Alisha Vice and Matt Burks this Sunday, 3/9, from 2:00 – 3:30PM in the fellowship hall.  Registered at Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Grand Bay Auto Supply.

Time change (spring forward) this Sunday, 3/9.  Set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night.

Pastor Ted Traylor will be with us on Thursday, March 13, beginning at 6:30PM.  Do not miss it!

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

Around 11:00PM tonight, Lindsey departed this life and entered Heaven.  Pray for her husband, son, and parents, Pastor Rodney & Rhonda Coleman, and the entire family.