THE ENTERPRISE-COURIER Thursday, September 18, 1997 Obituaries Church news Charleston, Missouri Page 7 Charles Lee Ponder services held Funeral services for Charles Lee Ponder, 55, were held on Friday, September 12, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at the White's Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, TX. Interment followed in the Bluebonnet Memorial Cemetery at Colleyville. Mr. Ponder died on September 9, 1997 at his home in 1 Colleyville.
He was born May 7, 1942 in Charleston to P.J. and Evelyn Ponder, Jr. of Sikeston. He was President and Chairman of the Board of Ponder and Company, a member of White's Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, TX, and he was an Eagle Scout. Mrs.
Flora Ivy Scott Funeral services for Flora Ivy Scott, 76, a resident of Charleston, were held Thursday, September 11, 1997, at 1 p.m. at the Bowden Civic Center, with Bishop James Whitfield, Pastor of the Holy Trinity Church of Deliverance, officiating. Interment followed Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Mound City National Cemetery with Sparks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs.
Scott died Thursday, September 4, at 6:50 a.m. at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born August 30, 1921 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late Henry A. and Fannie M. North Nelson.
She had lived in Missouri for more than 70 years. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Church of Deliverance in Charleston, where she served on the Mother's Board and as a Sunday School Teacher. She was also a member of International Dean of Religious Education, a State Supervisor, and did religious work in the Church for more than 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Berry Ivy in 1965, and by Louis Scott in 1993. She is survived by four sons, Percy and Ernest Ivy, both of Charleston, In addition to his parents, Mr.
Ponder is survived by his wife, Reverend Jo Ponder of the home in Colleyville; one son and daughter-in-law, Steven Ray and LuAnne Ponder of Herrin, IL; one daughter and son-in-law, Lori and James Moravec of Colleyville; two brothers, James Ponder and Phillip Ponder, both of Charleston, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Pete Ponder. Memorials may be made to the Memorial Fund at the White's Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, Texas. services held Flora Ivy Scott Ervin Ivy of Hopkins Park, IL, and John A. Ivy of Chicago, IL; one daughter, Thelma Offord of Charleston; four brothers, R.
C. Nelson and Frank Moy of East St. Louis, IL, Thomas L. Moy of Cahokia, IL, and James E. Moy of Belleville, IL; two sisters, Lottie Williams of Oak Park, IL and Ernestine Williams of St.
Louis; 45 grandchildren and a host of greatgrandchildren and other relatives. George Fields services held Funeral services for George Fields, 78, were held on Monday, September 15, at 10:00 a.m. in the McMikle Funeral Chapel with Father Rich Lause, C.M., pastor of St. Henry's Catholic Church, officiating. Interment followed in the Calvary Cemetery near Charleston.
Mr. Fields, a resident of Charleston, died at 4:55 p.m. Friday, September 12, 1997, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was born January 27, 1919 in Wyatt to the late Albert and Bertha Mason Fields. He had lived in Mississippi County his entire life, was a member of St.
Henry's Catholic Church in Charleston and the Knights of Columbus and was employed with Valley Steel Company in Cairo, IL until his retirement in 1975. A U.S. Army Veteran of WW II he was the recipient of a purple heart for his service in Northern France where he also served time as a P.O.W. On August 3, 1946 he married Mary Rita Hequembourg who survives. Also surviving are two daughters; Peggy Hart and Nancee Fields of Charleston; two sisters; Dorothy Jackson of Diehlstadt and Virginia Kimble of East Prairie; one granddaughter, Penny Bulnois of Sikeston.
One sister, Margaret Sams, preceded him in death. Pallbearers were George Brown, Frank Lee, Harold McConnell, Bruce Taylor, Donald Hequembourg and Harry Showmaker. CLA luncheon held Thursday at the First Baptist Church The Christian Leadership Association (CLA) noon luncheon for this month was held September 11 in the recreation hall of the First Baptist Church, with the president, Robert Warren presiding. Bill Summers, who after the opening prayer, introduced the guest speaker, the Rev. John Gilbert, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff, who is well-known in Southeast Missouri.
The CLA is a new organization of business leaders of the community who meet about once a month to highlight the role of Christian faith in the business place; providing a time of prayer, inspiration, and fellowship; addressing the spiritual concerns of people in the working world; believing that this positively impacts the whole community, Rev. Gilbert noted that Poplar Bluff also has done something like this, where those from the business world, farming interests, and church members, can come together with prayer breakfasts and luncheons to discuss local affairs from a Christian viewpoint, to feed something spiritual as well as meeting for a luncheon. He took the group, some 50 members, on a study of stating that the Bible is full of characters who lived by faith; and told how much we can learn from the Biblical people's lives; illustrating his discussion with numerous anecdotes from the Bible as well as from the lives of people in today's world. Rev. Gilbert said that Faith is several things: 1.
Ultimate activity, All things are influenced by Faith. 2. Faith is a saving and transforming activity. 3. Faith is a continuing and sustaining activity; a journey through life.
4. Faith is a pleasing activity. It is impossible to please God without faith. And 5. Faith is a very rewarding activity.
It's a statement to our Heavenly father that "I want to walk with you, God!" FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD SAFE HARBOR GOSPEL SINGING GROUP TO APPEAR Safe Harbor, a Festus based Southern Gospel Music group, will be appearing at First Assembly of God. 606 S. Main Charleston, on September 21, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Safe Harbor consists of Gary O'Neal, singing lead. Gary has written many of the groups most requested songs, as well as songs recorded by such noted groups as: The Dixie Echoes, The Lesters, The Brashears, The Melody Boys Quartet and Solid Gospel, for whom he sang for eight years.
Singing alto for the group is Gary's wife, Leslie O'Neal. Leslie is an original member of Safe Harbor and handles many of the managerial duties. Rounding out the group's three part vocal sound is Phil Danner, singing baritone. Phil also traveled as a member of Solid Gospel for over six years. Safe Harbor travels extensively throughout the Mid-West, sharing their unique brand of ministry.
Their blend of traditional Southern Gospel with a touch of Christian Country, appeals to a wide range of listeners. Be sure to attend this special event. You are sure to be blessed by the music and ministry of Safe Harbor. ST. HENRY CATHOLIC CHURCH News from the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau: Catholic Bishop to be heard on KRHW-AM (formerly 1520 on the dial, as of September 15.
One message will air during the a.m. broadcast time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the week; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays during the second week. This alternating schedule will continue for about six weeks and then change to mid-day for six weeks and then to the evening drive time. Two other radio stations in southern Missouri are involved in this pilot project: KDMO-AM, Carthage and KAMSFM, Thayer. The Annual Southern Missouri Catholic Gathering sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Springfield -Cape Girardeau presented a new, shortened format this year.
The schedule was changed to a day of reflection, emphasizing spiritual formation. One Day was held in Springfield and the other one "Day" was held on Sunday, Sept. 14, at St. Vincent de Paul Parish Center, 1919 Ritter Drive in Cape Girardeau. Bishop Robert F.
Morneau, Auxiliary Bishop of Green Bay, WI, was the presenter for both events. He is the author of eight books on spirituality, including one book for children. His most recent publication is to published in 1996. The Springfield-Cape Girardeau Catholic Diocese's Bishop John J. Leibrecht has announced a number of recent appointments all effective August-13, 1997: Rev.
Joseph Campbell as pastor for Sacred Heart Parish in Caruthersville. Fr. Campbell, a priest originally from Jake J. Skiles services held Services for Jake J. Skiles, 70, of Poplar Bluff, were held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997 at the Cotrell Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, with the Rev. John Gilbert and the Rev. Moe Greiner, the VA's chaplain, officiating. Burial followed in the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.
Mr. Skiles died suddenly Monday, Sept. 15, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. He was born Aug.
7, 1927, in Charleston. He was a 1946 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in such places as Okinawa, Korea, Japan and Germany. Mr. Skiles retired from the U.S. Army on May 31, 1972.
In 1992, he retired from the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. A member of the First Baptist Church, he was a life member of the VFW No. 31.72. In September 1965, he became a cub master with the Boy Scouts in Albuquerque, N.M.
His other Boy Scout activities included being part of a training team for new scouts and leading the training team. Mr. Skiles enjoyed working with children. He was scout master for the O'Neal Cub Scout Pack No. 63 for several years before retiring.
On August 14, 1955, he married Treva Clifton in Portageville. She survives. Other survivors include two children, Daniel Skiles of Tulsa, Okla. and Teresa Lynn Skiles of Poplar Bluff; one grandson; his stepmother, Estelle Skiles of New Madrid; and one half sister, Mary Ann Perkins of New Madrid. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and the Amarican Diabetes Foundation.
the Diocese of Fargo in North Dakota, has previously served as associate pastor for St. Canera Parish in Neosho and has most currently been Senior Priest in Residence at Sacred Heart Parish, in Poplar Bluff. Rev. David J. Dohogne, Pastor of St.
Benedict Parish, Doniphan, has been given additional responsibilities as chaplain for Lucy Lee Hospital and Doctors Hospital in Poplar Bluff. Rev. Francis Brennan, S.J, as pastor of St. Cecilia Parish in Kennett. Fr.
Brennan succeeds Rev. Mark HJ. Binhder, who, after serving as pastor for the Kennett parish since 1987, has been appointed pastor of St. Mark Parish in Houston, MO, and the mission churches of St. John the Baptist in Licking, and St.
Vincent de in Roby, MO. ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Don't forget to attend the Cotton Festival of the Arts, September 20- 21 in Sikeston. St. Paul's will have a Food Booth there.
Lynn Feeler is chairwoman. In Preparation for the HOMECOMING, in celebration of the 50th year of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sikeston, invitations have been sent to all former members and pastors and families. This will be held October 5 with several activities, receptions, tours, special music, worship services and much joyous visiting. On October 10, during the annual visit of the Bishop of Missouri, the Right Reverend Hays R.
Rockwell, at the special worship service, the installation of the Rev. Nathanial Pyron, as pastor of St. Paul's and two mission congregations, St. John's at Caruthersville and St. Luke's at Kennett (Bootheel Ministries) will be held.
First General Baptist Church Gospel Singing First General Baptist Church, 302 West Pine, East Prairie, will have Gospel Singing Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. Jack Campbell and the Ambassadors will be the entertainment. Pastor Reverend Bob Williams invites everyone to attend. Fish fry planned New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church in Wyatt will hold a fish fry Saturday, September 20. -1997 at p.m.
All you can eat $6.00 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12. The church is Church of the Nazarene "Sunday School Roundup" Looking for a Sunday School for the whole family? If you don't have a regular place of worship, Charleston Church of the Nazarene wants to invite you to visit during our "Sunday School Round-Up" Sunday, September 21 to October 26. The theme is "Everybody Ought To Know Who JESUS Is" Each Sunday we will be doing something special: September 21- Western Dress-up Day; September 28-Revival and Potluck; October 5- Local Sheriff visit; October 12- October 19-Bronco Buster Pony Ride: October 26- Balloon Launch. Sunday School begins at 9:30 and Worship at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.
Revival services will go from September 24-28 with evangelist Mickey Smith from Rock Hill, S.C.; weeknights at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. We encourage you to be faithful to your church! But if you don't have a "church or if you have children that don't belong to a Sunday School, we'd like you to come to any and all of the special activities.
because "everybody ought to know who Jesus Rides to church available. For more information contact Pastor Robert Warren at 683-6377. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH BY: ARNEITA PRICE The Sunday School promotion IS continuing through the month of September. A gift will be presented to the teacher whose class brings the most visitors during this month. Nineteen of God's little gems attended Junior Church this past Sunday.
September 14. A big "thank you" to all who participated in our fund-raiser last Friday which consisted of a "ham and bean dinner with all the extras." The donations are earmarked as is the proceeds for a new roof badly needed in the church building. The church appreciates all the helpers and contributors. Pastor Steve Johnson and the congregation extend a warm welcome at all times. If you don't have a church: home, try us.
Thought for the heart: Have you been to the covered bridge and then decided not to cross it? It was stained with blood for a purpose and one's compassion for the sacrifice that spattered the bridge should span from one land to another, then another and on and on. The bridge was covered for you and me. The land on the far side has a much different view to the eye. SHILOH M.B. CHURCH WORSHIP SEPTEMBER 21 To the pastors and member of Shiloh M.B.
Church. You are invited to worship with us the third Sunday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m. We will be celebrating our pastors second anniversary. Our guest speaker for that day will be Reverend Harvey of Holy Temple Redeemed Church in God, Joliet, IL. We're looking forward to a blessed day in the Lord.
Yours in Christ, the pastor's aid department, Shiloh M.B. Church. Sister A. Cooper Pastor's Aid President Sister Myrtle Fitzgerald Secretery Reverend Larry Tarver Pastor There Is No Forgetting Where the Record of Life and The Memory Of It Are Carved and Kept In A Granite Memorial. RALPH BELL MONUMENT COMPANY Serving the Tri-State since 1914 Day or Night Hwy.
286 East Phone 502-335-3503 Wickliffe, KY Over 500 Monuments in stock Indoor outdoor displays Large Discounts On All Monuments in Stock Monument Display at McMikle Funeral Home He discussed the life of Abraham, the first of the great Biblical fathers. He said that Abraham had RADICAL FAITH complete obedience. He heard God and acted on it. He picked up everything he owned and left, burning his bridges behind him. Christians may think that "accepting Jesus" is IT, but it means more your life itself ACTION.
Abraham went to a "strange country. He was a tent dweller. Today we love our 'house'. We like the credentials, the status. Abraham lived as a stranger.
He was an ambassador. If we would think a little less of the things of this world, we'd be more like Abraham had RESTLESS FAITH America's dream is to "make it" and retire, enjoying our riches. God wants us to be restless; to never be satisfied and never quit. Abraham never got satisfied. He always looked for the city whose maker and ruler is God.
God raised him up, complete in obedience, a completed sacrifice. RESURRECTION FAITH We are the people of the Resurrection faith. After the informal blackboard lesson and discussion, the meeting closed with the benediction by Rev. Rick White, pastor of the United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to attend these luncheons, held at different church facilities monthly.
They last only one hour, so business people can be there during their regular lunch break. Come as you are, from office or field or home. There are also (for the early risers) CLA Prayer Breakfasts the first Tuesday of each month at Mor's Cafe at 7:00 a.m. The CLA is organized in conjunction with the Charleston Ministerial Alliance, though separately funded. Donations to CLA welcomed; all money goes toward expenses.
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