Report on Sis. Hobb's funeral from Leroy Adams

The funeral today was very lovely. A great crowd of people came out to the 10 am viewing, besides the enormous crowd that came on Friday evening. The honor for Joann Katherine Hobbs was very blessed.

At 10:45 a brass quartet consisting of Arlene Stence, two of her sons and Leroy Adams play a medley. Then, adding Esther Hobbs at the piano, the group played several songs of heaven and home. There was a lift in the music.

Nathan Hobbs led the congregation in singing, "Under the Atoning Blood."

Host Pastor Earl gave a warm eulogy and prayed.

The Hobbs children sang, "Finally Home", a favorite of Joann's.

Cousin Daniel Finch spoke of Joann as a cousin, and the memories of the family reunion she hosted.

Esther and Danielle, a lovely violinist, played a beautiful arrangement of "The Firm Foundation."

Leroy Adams gave a eulogy about Joann as a sister.

Again, Nathan Hobbs led the congregation in singing, "When We All Get to Heaven," while Esther and Leroy Adams accompanied with piano and trumpet.

Daniel Hobbs gave a lovely eulogy about his mother.

Michael Hobbs' message on the Virtuous Woman of Proverbs 31, describing Joann's life.

Esther with brother Daniel and his wife Carol, sang "Land of Living" to close the 1-1/2 hour service. It was almost 2 pm. when the last friends, mostly from a 100 mile radius, passed for a final view of Joann Katherine Hobbs. Then we enjoyed a delicious hot meal prepared by the Gratz Evangelical Wesleyan Church. It was 4 pm before the family and friends finally dispersed.

We thank you for your prayers and support for the family in this time of loss. It made us more determined to take the whole family along to the Holy City. We want you to be there, too.

Leroy Adams
For the Family

Update on Sam Davis

The following is an update and prayer request for Sam Davis, missionary in Mexico

DAVIS - Pray for a safe journey for Sam and Nancy Davis as they make the 5-hour trip (they are traveling now - 11 A.M.) to the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonia, TX. Sam was to have an appointment January 26 but they moved it up so as to check on the reason why he is having much pain in his hands, especially the left one. Pray for God's touch on Sam and wisdom for the doctors.

Funeral Arrangements for Joann Hobbs

The following information was provided by Leroy Adams

Greetings in the Lord’s Name!

You have probably learned that Joann Hobbs, my sister, has been stricken with melanoma of the bone marrow. Thank you for your prayers in her behalf.

God has answered our prayers in His Sovereign way by taking her to be with Him about 2 AM. Tuesday morning, January 17, 2006. He has healed her completely and forever!

As a customary honor and closure to her life, funeral services will take place at the Assemblies of God Church in Coal Township on Route 225 east of Shamokin, PA.
There will be a viewing from 6-9 PM. on Friday evening, January 20, in the Assemblies of God Church, Coal Township, outside Shamokin, PA on Route 225.
On Saturday, January 21, there will be viewing from 10-11 AM. and the Funeral will
follow at 11 AM. in the same Assemblies of God Church in Coal Township, Route 225.

Interment will be in Vandalia, OH, near Dayton, OH.
Monday evening, January 23, there will be viewing 6-9 at the Dayton Evangelistic Church in Dayton with burial on Tuesday, January 24, in the Hobbs burial site,
Vandalia, OH.

Please pass this information on to those friends we have not been able to notify. For contact with the Hobbs family write to: HappyHobbs@juno.com or phone 570-648-9005.
Postal address is: Rev. Michael Hobbs and family, RD 1 Box 66, Shamokin, PA 17872.

Thank you so much for your prayerful support of the family in this time of bereavement.

Leroy Adams
For the whole family

Missions Update from the Sankeys

A missions update from Melodie Sankey...

Dear Friends,
I wanted to write and let you know how my first birthday on the
mission field has been. I have had a good birthday although I hate
to admit it's 34 already! In
Spanish they would say "Estoy muy vieja" - I am very old! (I think
that's right) lol.......There's some other word for old but I can't
think of it right now.
We attended the service this morning in La Florida, one of the
border churches and then had dinner with the Luna Family in Soledad. They have been so gracious to us - inviting us for dinner every Sunday! Sis. Esther is a wonderful cook and they are really sweet people. I usually contribute dessert, drinks and ice so today I took my own birthday cake to Mexico..smiles...Bro. Homero had a nice laugh changing the candle numbers I had brought around to say 43! They sang "Feliz Cumpleanos" to me while I blew out my candles. I
received great gifts and cards in the mail and e-cards/phone calls
from family and friends; all in all, it has been a good birthday.
Tomorrow is Marc's big day - first day of language school! He's so
excited and I'm excited for him!
Love to you all,
Melodie

Sis. Hobbs passes away

The following is a message received from Sis. Brechbill earlier on today. Our prayers and sympathy go to the Hobbs family.

Dear Pray-ers,

Joann Hobbs, wife of Rev. Michael Hobbs, and sister of missionary Leroy Adams, went to be with Jesus this morning about 2 A.M.

Will send funeral arrangements when we know them.

Pray for the family.

Anita Brechbill/Rope-Holders