Jan
24
2018
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WEDNESDAY, 1/24/18

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

The celebration of life service for Courtney Hubbard will take place tomorrow night beginning at 7:00PM from the gymnasium on the campus of Ocean Springs High School.  It will be preceded by a time of visitation with the family beginning at 5:30PM.  Pray for Mark and family.

Thank you to those who are helping with the meal today for the Hubbard family.  You have responded beautifully.  A special thanks to Marisa Felps and Cecil Guidry for taking over the coordination of this meal.  They are being assisted by a good number of folks.  Thanks to Deidra for her help.  Thanks to Morris Bryant for transporting the meal to Ocean Springs.  If you have a question about the meal then contact Miss Kittie in the church office today and she will give you instructions.

I spoke to Larry Whitehurst a couple of times yesterday.  Folks, we need to seriously pray about Larry’s vision.  It is frustrating to him and I understand that.  Larry & Judy are strong believers in prayer and they strongly desire your prayer support on Larry’s behalf.

Keep praying for David Sellers.  Pray his rehab goes well.

Keep praying for Brittney Nelson and the baby.  Ethan too.

Word came to me yesterday morning that Ted Ezell is not doing good at all.  He is now under hospice care.  I spoke to one of his sons, James, yesterday.  I appreciate Rickey & Carolyn Barkley visiting with Ted.  Ted is a great guy.  Pray for him.

Our daughter, Dana, had an appointment with her doctor yesterday morning.  All was well.  As was the case last Tuesday, she had some issues and was admitted to the hospital yesterday afternoon.  Lord willing, we will see a baby born at some point today.  Pray for Dana and the baby.

Regular schedule this morning and tonight.  Bro. Jerry will be preaching in both services in my absence.

I told you yesterday morning of three folks who did their homework on Monday.  I learned of a fourth person who did their homework too.  It is an anonymous situation but “wow” what an absolute following of James 2:14-26.  I will never be able to share it but I sure am grateful that person shared it with me.  What a spirit of humility!  Have you done your homework?

Still supporting the NFL?  Consider this – The NFL has rejected an ad for the Super Bowl’s printed program submitted by a national veterans organization. The full-page ad features a photo of the American flag, along with the words “Please Stand.”

“While we are well aware of the controversy surrounding players kneeling during the National Anthem and the public relations problems this has caused the NFL, our ad is neither a demand nor a judgment upon those who choose to kneel during the National Anthem,” AMVETS National Commander Marion Polk said in a letter sent to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday.

“It’s a simple, polite request that represents the sentiment of our membership, particularly those whose missing or paralyzed limbs preclude standing. We sought to give a new context to the discussion from the perspective of veterans who had been largely disregarded.”

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said in a statement Monday: “The Super Bowl game program is designed for fans to commemorate and celebrate the game, players, teams and the Super Bowl. It’s never been a place for advertising that could be considered by some as a political statement.”

“Freedom of speech works both ways,” Polk said in his letter. “We respect the rights of those who choose to protest as these rights are precisely what our members have fought — and in many cases died — for. But imposing corporate censorship to deny that same right to those veterans who have secured it for us all is reprehensible and totally beyond the pale.”

Enjoy the game!

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

 

 

Written by Teddie in: Uncategorized |
Jan
24
2018
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OBITUARY FOR COURTNEY HUBBARD

Our world lost its sparkle on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, when Courtney Michelle Jalanivich Hubbard, wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend entered her eternal heavenly home.  Look to the sky and you should see it shimmering brighter than it ever has because she leaves a little sparkle wherever she goes. Courtney was born 1977, to her loving parents, Cheryl and John Jalanivich.  She was a life long resident of Ocean Springs, MS.  She touched the lives of countless children during her eighteen year career as an elementary school teacher for the Ocean Springs School District.  She was a phenomenal teacher and viewed her students and teaching as her medicine.  Courtney loved spreading joy and was known to shower her family and friends with special gifts to make them smile.  Her smile alone could light up a room and now the world seems a bit dimmer for all who love and cherish her.

Courtney fought the fight of her life battling cancer.  If love could cure cancer, Courtney would still be here spreading her love and kindness.  However, cancer did not win, Courtney is at peace and perfectly whole. She is singing, laughing, and adding extra sparkles of glitter in Heaven.

Courtney was joyously welcomed to Heaven by her niece, Blayne Davis who is enjoying all CoCo’s undivided attention; as well as, her maternal and paternal grandparents, Patricia and John Fagan and Winton and David Jalanivich, Sr.

Courtney leaves behind her Prince Charming of 20 years, Mark Hubbard.  Together they have 3 beautiful children, twins, Brock and Maura Kaye and son, Brayson.  Her children were her greatest achievement and brought her much joy and happiness.  She lived for watching her boys play sports and Maura Kaye dance and cheer. She was always on the sidelines or in the crowd cheering them on. She cherished the life she and Mark had built together.  Along with her husband, children and parents, she leaves behind two sisters; Melissa (Chad) Davis and Ashley (Chad) Collums; father and mother-in-law, Angelyn and Billy Hubbard; brother-in-law, Tracy (Jade) Hubbard; nieces, Laynee Davis and Logan Hubbard; nephews, Pruett and Parker Collums and Easton Davis; countless aunts, uncles, and cousins.  She treasured her friendships and considered her friends part of her family.

Courtney was treated by the world’s best medical teams at two of the finest facilities on the planet. Courtney loved her medical team and the staff at both locations.  Her team at MD Anderson was led by Dr. Abenaa Brewster and her team at The Regional Cancer Center was led by Dr. Benjamin Gatewood.  Her family would also like to thank Hospice of Light for the care and compassion that was provided in the days and weeks leading to her passing.

In lieu of flowers, Courtney wishes donations be made to: Sprinkles of Hope an organization that she established to shower patients with love and support; while undergoing cancer treatment. Donations can be made at Charter Bank under Sprinkles of Hope, 2702 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 or you can hand deliver to the branch. She also wishes that you seek God in all things, give your life to Jesus, sign up to become an organ donor, and perform a random act of kindness.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 25, 2018, from 5:30 pm – 7 pm at the Billy G. Hubbard Gymnasium at Ocean Springs High School, 6701 Old Spanish Trail, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.  A service celebrating her incredible life will be held at 7 pm.

Online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com

She is clothed in strength and dignity, she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25

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