BAY MINETTE, Ala. — Wow! What a homegoing celebration for my Aunt Eva Mae Olief Howard Abrams last Saturday.

Services were held at First Baptist Church in Tensaw at 11 a.m. Eulogy was delivered by the pastor, the Rev. Leo Campbell and I must say that he delivered a powerful message. The entire service was soul stirring from start to finish.

I think she would have been well pleased with everything.

A big thank you to everyone for your love and thoughtfulness. Every act of kindness was very much appreciated and may God forever bless each of you.

Again from my mother, her children, other sisters, grandchildren and all other relatives, we love you and thank you so much .

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

The Youth Department of Union Baptist traveled to Mobile last Saturday night to attend the BayBear’s game at Hank Aaron Stadium.

They were treated with a double header since Friday night game got rained out. Barbara Brown is youth director, Michael Thompson is activity director and the Rev. Dwight Boykin is pastor.

What about these gas prices? My, my we are certainly living in the last days. Things are not getting any better. So, we may as well get ready to expect some more uncomfortable situations. We must learn to trust God in all our circumstance.

Friends LTD are in the process of taking names for their next cruise. The cruise will leave New Orleans May 30, 2009. This will be a five-day cruise with Carnival Cruise Line aboard the cruise ship Fantasy. For more information you can give me a call at (251) 937-6560.

Vacation Bible School will be held at Union Baptist Church at 955 Carroll Ave. June 16-20 at 5:30 p.m. daily. Everyone is invited to attend. There will be classes for all ages including adults. Johnnie Fountaine is director.

Let’s remember to pray for the sick and shut-ins, including Deacon Willie Edwards who is in the hospital.