Pastor's Blog

Rhea Wilkinson has been admitted to the hospital.  Her white blood cell count is high and the doctors are trying to determine the cause.  Pray for Rhea Rhea, Raymond & Tina.  Pray for wisdom on behalf of the medical folks dealing with Rhea’s case.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mae “Libby” Boudwin, 84, of Pascagoula, MS passed away on May 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Libby was born on July 9, 1937 in Grand Bay, AL.

Her family was her life, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved making friends at, and had a special love for, the Heritage House Restaurant where she worked as a hostess. She enjoyed traveling and she was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Boudwin, her parents Jesse Lee and Eula Mae (Stringer) Hudson, her brothers James Lee Hudson and Jesse Hudson and her infant sister.

She is survived by her children Cathy Crane of Ocean Springs, Carla Crane of Pascagoula, and Doug (Patty) Crane of Moss Point. She is also survived by her brother Levon (Fran) Hudson and her sister Marie (Terrell) Brooks of Grand Bay, AL. Her grand children Will Patrick, Heather (Jason) Patrick, Matt (Val) Winstead, Erica (Drake) Stone, Erin Crane & Brance (Ashley) Crane. Her great grandchildren Avery, Grayson, Harper, Kylie, Braydon, Matthew, Christian, Cameron, Cole, Blayne, Logan, Kaelyn, Jack, Ella, Lennox and Lawson. She will also be deeply missed by her special and dear friends Shirley and Bobby Switzer.

Visitation will be Wednesday June 1, 2022 from 10:00am till 12:00pm at Holder Wells Funeral Home, 4007 Main Street, Moss Point, MS 39563. The funeral service will begin at 12:00pm from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jeff Switzer officiating. Burial will follow in Grand Bay Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons: Will Patrick, Matthew Winstead, Brance Crane, Avery Patrick, Grayson Patrick, Cole Daugherty, and Logan Daugherty.

Marie Brooks sent me a message yesterday afternoon sharing that her sister, Libby, had just passed from this life.  Obviously, not unexpected but death stings regardless.  Pray for Marie and family.  Arrangements pending.

Steve Morris has a swallowing test scheduled for this Tuesday, May 31.  Keep praying for Steve & Virginia!

Rick Bradley’s father remains in the hospital.  I am not sure if the same is true of Amy Huhn’s father but do ask that you continue to pray for Mr. Bradley & Mr. Morrison.

Also, keep praying for the others whose names have been on our recent prayer list.  Pray without ceasing!

The Lord blessed our time at the Mission of Hope last night.  We give Him thanks!  I appreciate Jeanette Bates going to play the piano and Brad Hutto leading the musical worship.  A huge thank you to Stacy & Gayla Dyess for cooking the meal.  The men basically licked the pans clean!  Good stuff!

Regular schedule on our campus tomorrow morning and evening.  It is a holiday weekend so my hope is that those of us who are in town will be faithful to attend.

I pray that you will have a great Saturday with Jesus.  If you are out of town, find a church near you and attend their service.