MARGUERITE HALLUM

MARGUERITE HALLUM UPDATES
steveandteeter@bellsouth.net

LATEST UPDATE, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 26 JUNE 2009
Dear Brother Dave,
We have placed Marguerite with Hospice. She is in no pain and her sweet spirit is still present. Our Lord's timing is perfect and He has her in His hands. For that we give praise and thanks. We're trusting Him in all things. Thank you for your prayers for us all.
Love, Teeter

NOTE:
Marguerite Hallum is the unmarried daughter of the first missionaries BFM supported for missions in Peru. She served with them during all the years of their ministry in Peru, and then cared for them until their deaths after they returned to the States.

She lived and worked for several years in Louisiana, but for the past few years has been living in DeLand FL in an assisted-living retirement center. Her niece, Teeter Mauldin, and her husband, Steve, brought her to DeLand so they can care for her just a few minutes from where they live – and they have done so faithfully and lovingly.

We had the opportunity to visit with Sister Marguerite during our BFM Winter Conference at Park Ridge Baptist Church in Orlando-area back in January 2009, and she delighted us with her company, fellowship, and her many, many exciting stories of their ministry experiences in Peru.

Here are some updates I have received from her niece, Teeter Mauldin, concerning some of the latest developments in her health condition.

We encourage you to pray for Sister Marguerite, and for Steve and Teeter Mauldin. The Mauldins’ email address is: steveandteeter@bellsouth.net

You may address written correspondences for Sister Marguerite to:
Teeter Mauldin
432 Rich Avenue
DeLand FL 32724-4315

4 April 2009
Dear Brother Dave,
I'm reporting on Marguerite Hallum She fell last week and broke her hip. She has surgery and is back in her retirement center undergoing rehab. She has been remarkable...her spirit is good, her humor is intact, and the prognosis is good. Please pray that she will be up on her feet and gardening again soon.
Blessings, Teeter Mauldin


13 May 2009
Dear Friends,
Please pray for Marguerite. She is really sick. A bronchial bug has swept through the nursing center and everyone is coughing, running fever, etc. I took her to the foot doctor yesterday thinking her foot would be better since she hasn't been walking on it...wrong...it is infected again and draining. It is about as bad as we've seen it. She just started crying in the doctor's office and said, 'it is always something!' Never seen her at the 'giving up' point before. She was very quiet and didn't talk...I was so busy trying to engage her in conversation I missed two turns off the interstate and ended up going to Daytona...the scenic route! They have her on antibiotics and maybe by today they have kicked in. They did a culture on her foot and we go back next week to see the doctor...he is very concerned. They also did xrays to see if the infection was in the bone...there are some changes but it is not definitive yet.

We were gone last week on a mission's trip to South Carolina. She did not have a good week...she didn't eat because her stomach hurt. When we took her to dinner on Mother's Day she said she was fine and ate everything in sight. Even though we didn't tell her we were out of town, friends visited, etc. she knows when I'm not here. Pray she heals quickly and she won't remember she's been so sick and so depressed. Her roommate Dorothy is not doing well at all either.

I know she's in the Lord's hands and He loves her so much! We all do! Thank you for your prayers,
Love, Teeter


19 May 2009
Dear Friends and Family,
We so appreciate your calls and emails about Marguerite. She is really loved! I've just been to the Center to check on her and she is still very ill. A little improvement from yesterday but a long way to go. I spoke with the doctor as he was making his rounds and he was to check her for me. She had improved at the end of last week but by Sunday was worse than ever. Her cough is deep and long but she says 'not productive.' I say it's 'missing a good chance' because she is coughing from her toes! Her foot is infected still and is on antibiotics for that, too. She is not eating anything but tea, toast, and soup on occasion so she is getting weaker. Today I sat with her while she ate her breakfast of tea and one piece of toast...couldn't coax her to eat more. Kept her up for over an hour and she was ready for her bed and a nap. Please continue to pray for her. She is in no pain and isn't complaining at all, in fact, doesn't think her cough is bad at all...just amazing.
Love to all, Teeter


22 June 2009
Dear Friends,
Just a quick update on Marguerite for today. We are taking one day at a time right now. She has congestive heart failure and is on oxygen 24/7. They have it on the highest level and it can go no higher...still her oxygen levels are in the low 80's. The nurses are amazed that she wakes up and converses with the levels that low. She also has an irregular heart beat and rapid heart beat...the combination of the two is not good. One of the reasons, they think, the oxygen levels read so low is because of the irregular heartbeat...seems it can throw off the monitoring device. In reality she might be getting more oxygen that what they think. One of the nurses just 'happened' to read an article on that little know fact!) On Friday she was really bad, not eating, and slept most of Saturday...yesterday she was alert and talking and coherent! That's why I say it is one day at a time. She had stopped eating but yesterday ate well! We never know what we will find when we go. She is in no pain, doesn't feel badly, does not have labored breathing...so my prayers for her have been answered. She is not suffering in any way. The nurses and aides are wonderfully attentive and keep me posted on any change or new development. We are blessed to have her in such a beautiful, caring facility. I'm asking for prayers for her continued comfort and when the time comes for the Lord just to let her go to sleep. Think that's what I'd like to do too, when the time comes:) I'm not rushing it but know it is not far off for her....or she could rally and last for years like her father did! It is not in our hands or our control and we take comfort in that fact! God's timing is perfect and we trust that fact! Thank you for all of your concern and prayers.
Love to all, Teeter

PS I have lost a lot of email addresses from the list I usually send updates to...pass it on to others that you think might be interested and send me their addresses so I can add them. I am not a technical whiz...in fact, I could be considered 'challenged' in that area:) Thanks for your help on this.

HOMER CRAIN FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Brother Crain's family will be receiving friends Tuesday evening 6-8 pm CST.

Funeral Service will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 am CST.

All services will be located at:
LAWRENCE FUNERAL HOME
12950 AL HIGHWAY 157
MOULTON AL 35850
256.974.0685

Written correspondences and condolences may be addressed to their son, Mike, at the Crain's residence:
Mike Crain
13177 Highway 101
Town Creek AL 35672

Mike's cell phone number: 256.227.6011

HOMER CRAIN IS IN HEAVEN

I just got a call from Mike Crain. Brother Crain went to be with the Lord this morning to rest from all his many labors. They plan the Family Visitation for Tuesday night and the funeral for Wednesday. I will post the place and times when I receive them.

I will attempt to keep everyone updated. We are conducting VBS at our church next week. I will try to keep up with these services also.

Pray for the Crain family during this experience.

HOMER CRAIN IS IN ICU

Homer and Elizabeth Crain served the Lord as missionaries in Peru with Baptist Faith Missions. Sister Crain went to be with the Lord last year. Brother Crain has been in failing health for the past few years.

I received this email notice this morning [Saturday, 20 June]. This is all I know right now. Check back to this site for subsequent postings as I receive them.

"Bro. Homer Crain is in ICU and is not expected to live. Please pray for him and the family. He is father to Wanda Malo, and Wanda and Al are on their way to visit her father.

Please respond to: ajmalo@msn.com"

BETTY CREIGLOW FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

FAMILY VISITATION: TUESDAY, 6PM until 8 or 9 [as needed]

FUNERAL SERVICE: WEDNESDAY, 3PM
Mike Creiglow will conduct the service with the assistance of Pastors Ed Massey and Dave Parks.

ALL SERVICES WILL BE AT MORRIS AND HISLOPE FUNERAL HOME.
5900 N. Hwy 27, Science Hill KY
Located on Highway 27 just a very short distance south from First Baptist Church, Science Hill, where Ed Massey pastors. Across the highway from Science Hill Elementary School.

MORRIS AND HISLOPE website: http://www.morrisandhislope.com
Telephone: 606.423.3131 / 800.291.4054

Beverly's cell phone number: 859.227.4912

BETTY CREIGLOW IS WITH THE LORD

1 June 2009

Dear Friends,
I received a call shortly after 10am today that Betty Creiglow is resting from her earthly labors.

Mike sent out this email shortly after:
Beloved Family and Friends,
This morning at 10 o'clock Mom slipped from our arms into His loving embrace. Thanks to all of you who prayed and are praying.
God bless you all.
Love, Mike Creiglow

Bobby and Betty served the Lord as faithful missionaries in Brazil for 33 years [1960-1993]. Betty was Bobby’s untiring helper and co-worker.

Bobby’s mailing address is:
BOBBY CREIGLOW
P.O. Box 3
Science Hill KY 42553

bob4bfm@newwavecomm.net

CHECK BACK HERE FOR FURTHER UDATES AS I LEARN THEM.

Grace to you all.

Dave Parks
3985 Boston Road
Lexington KY 40514
859.223.8374 phone
859.223.8954 fax
daveparks@insightbb.com

A TRIBUTE TO PASTOR WALLACE YORK

Pastor Wallace York departed this life from us and entered the Presence of His Lord on Sunday evening, 10 May. He never recovered from the emergency surgery he underwent on 5 April. His Master called him Home to be blessed in rest and receive his commendation and reward.

Brother Wallace was a dear friend to us all. He loved everyone he knew, and everyone who knew him loved him. Wallace was not embarrassed to say those simple words that preeminently distinguish us as the disciples of Jesus Christ: “I love you” – and he meant it...and lived it.

Wallace impacted and influenced thousands of people who were instructed, comforted, and edified by his ministry. He had an obvious gift of mercy and encouragement. When he ministered at the Ashland Avenue Baptist Church, he taught a large class called ‘Barnabas Class'. I always thought that was a most appropriate name for his ministry because Wallace was a genuine ‘son of encouragement.’ His son, Hershael, posted this tribute to his Dad from Acts 11.24 [concerning the original Barnabas]: “For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.” To which we all say, “Amen!”

Wallace served his Savior as a missionary in Brazil and pastored several churches in Kentucky and Michigan – in addition to helping train other servants in the ministry at Lexington Baptist College and Clarksville Baptist College.

He served the cause of Gospel missions as a Director for Baptist Faith Missions for many years, and we will miss his faithful, gentle, and wise counsel.

So, from all the missionaries and Directors of Baptist Faith Missions - and all his friends everywhere - we all express our love, appreciation, and prayers to God for His comfort to his lovely, gracious, and faithful wife, Doris, his children, and all his family...until we meet again, Beloved Brother!