We are sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Robert Earl Kimble, Jr. who transitioned July 7th. His Memorial Graveside Services were held Sunday, July 12th at Farris Hill Cemetery in Pelahatchie. Our prayers are with his family, especially his father, Mr. Robert Kimble, Sr. Dean Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Please keep his family in your prayers.
We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Hattie Lou Robinson who transitioned Monday, July 6th at MS Baptist Medical Center. Her Memorial Graveside Services were held Saturday, July 11th at Pleasant Gift M. B. Church where Rev. Willie Robinson officiated. Our prayers are with her family, especially her husband of 51 years, Mac Willie Robinson, her son LaVar Robinson, daughter Conseula (James) Howell, and grandchildren. Wolf Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Our prayers are with the family of the late Mr. Eddie Barnes who recently transitioned in New Orleans. Mr. Barnes was a 1968 graduate of E. T. Hawkins High School and he attended Alcorn College. Please keep his family in your prayers.
Our prayers are with the family of Mr. Richard T. Green who transitioned July 6th, the day before his birthday. Memorial Graveside Services were held Monday, July 13th at Jerusalem M. B. Church in Brandon. Our prayers are with his family especially his wife, Mrs. Mae Sue Jones Green, Hawkins High School graduate. Please keep his family in your prayers. Dean Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Our prayers continue to be with readers who are facing health challenges. Please remember the following readers in your prayers: Mrs. Stella Smith who is recuperating at home following her release from Lackey; Mrs. Frankie Jean Owens Reed; Mrs. Addie Russell, Mrs. Mary Nichols, Mr. Albert Moore, Mrs. Henrietta Horton, and other readers who are facing health challenges.
Happy birthday to Mrs. Catherine Coleman Myers who celebrated her 91st birthday Sunday at her home in a social distancing manner. Friends and family drove by and wished her well with love and expressions of appreciation.
We enjoyed visiting, via social distancing, with Tougaloo College graduate, Mr. MacArthur Cotton of Koscuisko. Please keep his wife, Mrs. Mamie Cotton in your prayers.
During this pandemic and quarantine period, we have had time to reflect on our life’s journey, and we are blessed to participate in several church services each Sunday. We attended, via drive-in, Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church where Rev. Roberto Mena delivered a challenging homily. He referenced that God teaches us from our life’s struggles. He asked, “What can we do this week to ‘see’ more clearly what Jesus wants from us?” and “What do we need to reject in our lives in order to give honor to Christ?”
We enjoyed, via teleconference and YouTube, the message from Lynch Chapel U.M. Church’s Pastor, Rev. Shirley Wilder who said, “Be safe and wear your masks.” Her subject was “Run, But You Can’t Hide.” She referenced the prophet Jonah and his struggle with obeying God. Asking if parishioners had a Jonah experience, she shared the following: Let us obey the will of God; We all serve the same God; Are you running from God?; You can run but you can’t hide from God; Can you identify the runners in your life?; and, God was not pleased with Jonah and a storm came upon him, but God made provisions for him. In closing, she asked, “What are your blind spots that are blocking you from God’s love?”
Our last service was with the Little Rock M. B. Church family where Deacons Nicks, Williams and Robinson conducted prayer services which ended with a solo “I Need Thee” by R. C. Williams. Pastor Sheldon Thomas initiated his sermon with a song, “We’ve Come This Far by Faith.” After offering prayer for those struggling with illnesses, he shared his sermon theme, “My Blessings Are Running Me Down and Running Me Over.” To further this theme, he offered the following: God is still in control of our lives; Mary was highly favored and she did what God told her to do; God disguises our blessings in things that don’t look good…like pruned trees; If we are rolling with Jesus, we cut back in our lives so we can flourish; God multiplies and adds to our lives and we must trust God and accept his gifts; We have not because we ask not; The narrow path leads us into the impossible but God makes all things possible for those who believe; We allow our infirmities to hold us down — ask for blessings and put a GPS on them; We must appreciate what we already have; Our blessings are right in front of us; and, We are not experiencing all of God’s goodness because we throw away some of our potential blessings.
Special thanks to our very own Jomiski Nelson, Clinical Director of HealthCareOnTheGo,LLC for providing much needed COVID-19 testing for our community. This Rapid COVID-19 testing is scheduled for this Saturday, July 18th from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.at Concord M. B. Church, 244 North First Avenue in Forest. You do not have to have insurance and you do not have to have symptoms. Ms. Nelson is a 2006 Forest High graduate, a 2011 graduate of Jackson State, and a 2014 graduate of Meridian School of Nursing. She is the daughter of Joe and Delora Nelson.
Legacy In-School Mentees continue to receive assistance through social distancing and virtual camp which begins Monday, July 13th. For additional details, please call 601-469-0990.
Answer to Quiz Teaser # 576: Rev. Sheldon Thomas was one of the first African Americans to attend Belhaven College (University) on an academic and athletic scholarship. One of his members, Mattye Evans, provided the correct response.
Quiz Teaser # 577: Which Scott County native, 1987 Forest High graduate, was one of the first African Americans to play for the MS State Football Team?
