Betty Johnson
From Pastor Jim:
Please remember Mrs. Betty at Wake Medical. She had a stint put in this week and after she came home she felt that something was not quite right with it so she returned to the hospital. The doctors have helped her and she should be home sometime in the early part of the week!
Gladys Pounds has passed away
From Pastor Jim:
Mrs. Gladys Pounds passed away this week from ailing health after a long stay at the Brians Center. She was loved by so many. I will never forget her teaching Sunday school and ministering so faithfully the Word of God to young and old alike! The wake will be tonight [Friday, March 12] 7-9 at McLaurins with the funeral tomorrow [Saturday, March 13] at 11am also at McLaurins. Be much in prayer for the family. A beautiful person has gone home to meet her Lord face to face!
God Bless!
Pastor Jim
Hayley Benson (& Wanda)
From Jane Hardy:
All ~
Wanda has asked me to send out an email to give you an update on Hayley. While at the emergency room last night, she was given IV fluids (plus some meds for the nausea). She is at home and is doing better. They thank each of you for your prayers and calls. Please continue to pray for them. Also, Wanda has not been feeling the best either, so remember her as well!
I hope everyone has a great week!
Love in Christ,
Jane
The family of Martha McLamb (Pearl Wood’s sister)
From Pastor Jim:
Please be much in prayer for Mrs. Pearl Wood who lost her last sister, Mrs. Martha McLamb, this past week. Mrs. Martha passed away after a long period of sickness.
Wednesday Night Service canceled – Feb. 24, 2010
From Pastor Jim:
Dear Church Family – In light of Mr. Woodrow Jones’ passing and his wake being held tomorrow night at McLaurin’s Funeral Home from 7-9pm, and in accordance with the by-laws of the church, our Wednesday night service is canceled. The Church will be providing flowers, but, and as requested by the family, will not be providing a meal. Brother Woodrow’s family wishes to thank all of the folks at Powhatan for their kindness and their prayers during their time of bereavement.
Again – Wednesday night service is canceled. The church will provide flowers for the funeral, but will not be providing at meal for the family.
God Bless!
Pastor Jim
Woodrow Jones has passed away
From Pastor Jim:
Woodrow Griffin Jones, 93, passed away on February 21, 2010. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 25, at 11:00 a.m. at McLaurin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Nowell officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye G. Jones.
He is survived by his son, David Jones & wife, Cathy of Clayton, daughters, LaRue Crowe and husband, Don of Clayton, Madelyn Pulley and husband, Wayne of Clayton, six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00p.m. at McLaurin Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements by McLaurin at Pinecrest, Funerals & Cremations, Clayton.
Please remember the family in prayer!
God Bless!
Pastor Jim
Woodrow Jones
From Pastor Jim:
Brother Woodrow Jones of Knightdale, member of Powhatan, may be called home to be with the LORD this evening. I visited with the family this evening and assured them that Powhatan was here for them. Brother Woodrow is the father of David Jones, husband of Cathy Jones. The family requests that the church keep them in prayer during these difficult hours. Brother Woodrow is now with his family here in Clayton at Don and Larue (Jones) Crow’s home at 408 Page Street. Their number is 553-7245. May God comfort them in this hour.
God Bless!
Pastor Jim
Savannah Cummings can hear!
From Wanda Benson:
Deb just called and told me that Savannah can hear. They did some kind of hearing test on her and when the animals made noises she turned her head. She also was trying to talk. Deb said maybe one day she will hear Hollie sing.
God is Good.
Please pray that the more they turn it up the more she can hear.
God Bless you all.
Funeral Arrangements for Kenneth Strickland, Jr.
From Pastor Jim:
Martha and I visited with Strick and Marilyn this afternoon. They appreciate the calls they have received from the church family and the pecan pie that was delivered by one of our cherished members. Marilyn and Strick are very strong and are comforted in knowing that their loved one is at peace. Strick is asking merely for prayer. Anyone wishing to send a card, or share a food item with Strick and Marilyn, their address is 712 S Robertson Street, Clayton. They are located right beside the Rite-Aid Drug Store on Robertson Street. Their telephone number is 553-7825.
The wake for Kenneth Jr., will be held at the Minshew Funeral Home in Four Oaks Wednesday afternoon at 1PM with the funeral following at 2PM at the same location. The body will be interred at the McLaurin cemetery in Clayton.
Kenneth Strickland, Jr. has passed away.
From Pastor Jim:
Kenneth Strickland (age 55), son of Kenneth “Strick” Strickland Sr., and Step-son of Marilyn, died yesterday late afternoon at Rex Hospital after a long bout with cancer. Though the funeral arrangements have not yet been made, I have assured Strick and Marilyn that both myself and the church are here for them in any need they may have. I will let the church family know when arrangements have been made. Marilyn is a member of Powhatan and Strick has been long time in consistent fellowship with our church family. Strick and Marilyn live at 712 S. Robertson Street, Clayton, 27520. Their telephone number is 553-7825.
God Bless!
Pastor Jim
Katie Bailey – update 2
From Pastor Jim:
Katie has been discharged from Duke.
God Bless!
Pastor Jim
Katie Bailey – update
From Pastor Jim:
I spoke with Katie this afternoon. She is getting around the hospital on her own strength; though she used her wheel chair to go to the play room this afternoon. She feels like she’s doing really well and they hope to be coming home from the hospital tomorrow.
Savannah Cummings – update
From Debbie Jones:
Savannah’s surgery went well last month. They have several auditory levels so they must gradually turn her cochlear implant up.
She can hear “Loud banging on Pots” but that’s about all right now. She blinks if you are behind her and the noise registers. She cannot hear language yet.
She will be tested next week and probably turned up some more. Thanks, and keep her in your prayers.
Jim Goranson
From Debbie Jones:
Ben’s father-in-law…Jim Goranson has some sad news. He has stage 4 cancer which we have know for a while, but it is worsening. It is in his liver, lungs, small intestine and things are bad. He was diagnosed five years ago and had many surgeries and chemo treatments. Just before the wedding in July he had to go off the treatment for two weeks just so he could have strength to walk Jackie down the aisle.
Then, the medicine caused both his tendons in his heals to crack, so he hasn’t been able to walk for the last several months.
He then got a blockage in his intestine and was unable to eat…. the higher chemo doses caused him to get severely dehydrated and he had to get a blood transfusion.
Lastly, he went into surgery Tuesday to remove some of the damaged intestine. It took almost twelve hours. Bad news. They could not get it all, so after he comes out of ICU (Toledo hospital in Toledo, OH) the family will most likely be using HOSPICE.
Here is the website link below for the caring bridge updates….Please forward to everyone and ask them to sign in to the site and keep them in your prayers
….I AM STILL PRAYING FOR A MIRACLE!!
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jvjgoranson
Katie Bailey
From Wanda Benson:
I just received a call from Amie and Katie’s surgery is finished. Everything went well and she will be going to see her in recovery soon. She is at Duke Hospital in Durham. I will give you a room number and phone number as soon as I can. Please pray for Katie as she recovers from the surgery and Ms. Amie as she takes care of her.
Thanks for all your prayers,
Wanda
UPDATE: Room number 7723 and the phone number is 919-681-7723. Amiee said Katie is in right much pain and is kind of still out of it. I will call again in the morning to check on her to see how she is doing.
