Please pray for Mr. Harrell Sharkey.  He’s having back problems.

Roger Pittman is still not 100%.  Keep him in your prayers.

Mrs. Pauline Strickland is dealing with pneumonia, but is at home.  Keep her in your prayers.

I just learned a KHS senior was killed in a car wreck.  Her name was Ebony Williams. She was in the library after school Friday to return a calculator she found in Mrs. Brabham’s room.  Please pray for her family and her classmates.

Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

~Matthew 6:8 (NIV)~

CaringBridge

• http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris
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Welcome spring, my favorite season of the year!  I like the time of rebirth of plants that is so evident at this time.  It is a reminder of the rebirth we can have in our spiritual lives too!

A Day with Annie Armstrong

http://www.sbclife.net/articles/2001/02/sla3.asp

Enjoy the first day of spring!

Anna Lee

Micah Simpson

We just got back from Children’s Hospital and received some very wonderful news. His extra rib is growing, but it is growing in the right direction. The direction that it is growing in is an outward way instead of the inward way. Which means instead of taking the rib, they would only shave the little piece off if it started to bother him.

Thanks for your prayers,
Marty & Gretchen Simpson

Mr. Billy Brabham

Mr. Billy’s biopsy procedure went well.  He’ll be headed home this afternoon and getting results Tuesday.  Keep him in your prayers.

Sudie Rimes Phillips
(September 30, 1925 – March 19, 2010)

Sudie Rimes Phillips a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister was born September 30, 1925 and passed away at 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 19, 2010 at North Oaks Hospital, Hammond. She was 84, a native and resident of Kentwood.

Mrs. Sudie is survived by her 4 daughters, Ginger Travis and husband, Tommy, Kentwood; Kathy Harrell and husband, Bruce, Kentwood; Marcia Vogler and husband, Rick, Mandeville and Janet Meyer and husband, Jimmy, Hammond; 2 sons, Adrian Phillips and wife, Lauree, Kentwood and Dennis Phillips and wife, Cindy, Kentwood; 1 brother, Clyde Rimes and wife, Iola, Garland, TX; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Lea Phillips, Jr. her parents, Samuel and Smythie Dykes Rimes; 1 sons, Clyde Lea Phillips, Jr., granddaughter, Cheryl Phillips; a grandson, Davy Travis; 3 sisters and 4 brothers.

Visitation at Pine Ridge Methodist Church, Tangipahoa, on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 22, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Kevin Smith officiating. Interment in the Pine Ridge Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

An on-line Guestbook and to view a Video Tribute is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N and Hwy 16W behind Bill Hood Automotive and Mr. Tom’s Car Wash.

Margaret Anderson Miller
(April 8, 1918 – March 19, 2010)

A resident of Hillsdale, she died at 5:07 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born April 8, 1918 in Lucian, MS and was 91 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale. She is survived by her daughter, Joann Hartner, Greensburg; 2 sons, Alvin Miller, Belton, TX and Glenn Miller, Roseland; 2 sisters, Leona Settone, Baton Rouge and Betty Carter, Greensburg; 8 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy A. Miller; parents, James and Florence Anderson; 3 brothers, J.C., Bill and Ed Anderson; 5 sisters, Amanda Saint, Nell Anderson, Myrtle Dreher, Catherine Anderson and Lillie Henderson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillsdale Baptist Church Building Fund.

Call to me and I will answer you.

I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things

that you could never figure out on your own.

~Jeremiah 33:3 (MSG)~

Micah Simpson

We are going to take Micah to the doctor at Children’s Hospital tomorrow morning for an
appointment for a check up on his extra rib.

Pray that everything will be okay.

Thanks, Marty & Gretchen Simpson

The Tolleson family received good news.  Micah’s brain tumor in benign.  He will soon be able to return to his normal routine.  Thank you so much for praying for him.  Please continue to pray for him and his family.

Mr. Billy Brabham will have a biopsy at 8:00 this morning.  Please be in prayer.

Josephine Guzzardo Levatino
(August 25, 1926 – March 17, 2010)

A native and resident of Independence died on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge at the age of 83 years. Visitation at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 11 a.m. on Friday until religious services at 12 Noon Friday. Services conducted by Fr. Howard Adkins. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. Survived by sister, Virginia G. Henderson and her husband, Buddy, Prairieville, 3 brothers, Sam Guzzardo and his wife, Jennie, Baton Rouge, Guy Guzzardo, Baton Rouge, Mike Guzzardo and his wife, Virginia, Tickfaw, sister-in-law, Phenie Guzzardo, step-daughter, Barbara L. Navarra and her husband, Roy, Independence. Preceded in death by husband, John Levatino, parents, John and Maggie Guzzardo, brother, Joe Guzzardo, sister-in-law, June Guzzardo.

Darrell Joseph Cuti
(May 26, 1981 – March 17, 2010)

Darrell Joseph Cuti was born May 26, 1981 and passed away at 12:25 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at his residence. He was 28, a native of Jackson, MS and a resident of Amite.

Darrell is survived by his mother, Rickie C. Mullendore and husband, Paul, Amite; 2 sisters, Donna C. Kelsey and husband, Brennan, Amite and Marcy Cutrer and husband, Brian, Amite; 2 nieces, Kayla Kelsey and Nicole Cutrer both of Amite; 3 nephews, Brennan Kelsey, Bray Cutrer, and Keegan Kelsey all of Amite; grandmother, Mrs. Marcelle Cuti, Amite; step-sister, Lynette Edwards and husband, Keith, Wilmer; step-nieces and nephews, Allison, Elizabeth and Russell Edwards of Wilmer; and numerous aunts and uncles of who loved him dearly.

Preceded in death by his father, Salvador Cuti, Jr.; twin brother, Darren Cuti; grandfather, Sam Cuti; grandmother, Verdie Duncan; and cousin, Christopher Coon.

Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Rusty Durand officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens.

An on-line Guestbook and to view a Video tribute is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral home, Amite is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Bill Hood Automotive.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

WHEN THE X-RAY comes back and it doesn’t look good, remember…God is still faithful…

When you read that heart-breaking note from your mate, remember…God is still faithful.

When you hear the worst kind of news about one of your children, remember…God is still faithful.

He has not abandoned you, though you’re tempted to think He has.  Charles Swindoll

“God is faithful,

by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son,

Jesus Christ our Lord.”

1 Corinthians 1:9

This devotional is dedicated to my Texas relatives who have been through so many problems.  It is their testimony and the testimony of many others who have faced lots of “valley” experiences.

Anna Lee

You know how troubled I am;

you have kept a record of my tears.

Psalm 56:6 (Good News)

This verse doesn’t describe my need today, but I know people who are in great need now.  God knows too.  He even knows the number of tears they have shed.

CaringBridge

• http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris
• http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh

Cheryl Hughes Green reports that her sister, Linda, is at their parent’s home and recovering from her surgery.  John Green is also recovering well from his dental surgery.

Mr. Billy Brabham will be undergoing more tests and beginning treatment next week.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

This is the day Jameson Parrino’s surgery has been rescheduled for.  Pray for all to go well and for the surgery to help him feel better after his recovery period.

Nunzio Joseph Ruffino
(August 3, 1926 – March 16, 2010)

Nunzio Joseph Ruffino was born on August 3, 1926 and passed away on March 16, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Arnone Ruffino, Amite; a daughter, Rose Ruffino, Amite, his son, Louis Ruffino and his wife, Glenda, Hammond; a brother, Louis Ruffino and his wife, Josie, Baton Rouge; a sister, Mary Checchin, Chicago, IL; four grandchildren, Courtney Putnam and her husband, Alan, Florence, TX, Brett Ruffino and his wife, Michele, Longview, TX, Carrie Smith and her husband, Drew, Canton, GA and Blake Ruffino, Hammond, LA; and his four great grandchildren, Andrew and Addison Smith, Morgan Ruffino and Wyatt Putnam. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Loretta Ruffino, 4 brothers, John, Tony, Joe and Sam, and as well as 5 sisters Rose, Pamella, Lucy, Josie, and Stella. As a young man, Nunzio enlisted in the Army serving mainly in the Philippine Islands and was honorably discharged in the mid 1940’s. After returning home from the Army, Nunzio returned to the family farm whereby he quickly became known as a major farmer of strawberries and peppers. Nunzio was a tireless worker in everything that he did. From the family farm, to the local business that he and his wife ran in downtown Amite for 20+ years, to the “inventory manager” at his son’s Ruffino Auto Supply in Roseland in the mid 1980’s. As time passed, Nunzio’s will power continued to get stronger and he just never quit working. A crutch under one arm and a rake in the other, Nunzio worked tirelessly on his most prized possession, his yard. He was honored on multiple occasions with the monthly “Garden of the Month” which he cherished. As the years have past, forcing Nunzio inside, he had to become more dependant on others to assist him. No one did this better than his beloved wife Josephine and his favorite “men”: The Amite City Fire Department. The Ruffino family wants to send it’s deepest appreciation for the Amite City Fire Department for the compassion they’ve shown to take care of our “POP”: Nunzio Joseph Ruffino. The family would also like to send it’s deepest appreciation to all of the Home Health Nurses, Dr. Malik Spady, Dr. Susan Zaccharia, and a special thanks to Dr. Judd Patton of Mary Bird Perkins in Baton Rouge. You took care of him and we can’t thank you enough. God Bless you “POP” and don’t worry, we’ll take care of your yard! The Ruffino Family would like to invite friends and family to the visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. until 12:40 p.m. on Saturday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 1 p.m. on Saturday conducted by Fr. Joe Camilleri. Interment will follow at the Amite Memorial Gardens.

I hoped you marked your calendar to come enjoy food, fellowship, and a devotional tonight at the cabin at 6:30.  We treasure these times and hope you will want to join us.

WMU Biography of Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

http://www.wmu.com/index.php?q=content/corresponding-secretariesexecutive-directors#annie

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t the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

I PLAYED FOOTBALL in college…

I wasn’t very big–only 150 pounds–and I wasn’t very good.  I got hurt a lot.  I broke my arm once, my neck once, and my nose six times.

When I tell people about it, they always ask me, “Why did you keep doing it?”

For the longest time I had no answer.

Then one day it hit me.  If there hadn’t been any fans in the stands cheering me on–my family and friends–I wouldn’t have kept playing and trying so hard.  But there were, so I did.  Tom Malone, former President and COO of Milliken and Company

But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it.  And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” Exodus 17:12

I hope this devotional thought by Mike Benson encourages you to “wear your cheerleader uniform” more often.  Encouraging others makes a big difference to them and to you!

Have a satisfying Thursday!

Anna Lee

“Rejoice always,

pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18~

CaringBridge

• http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris
• http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/atf/cf/%7B6FDE9F58-4DC8-4452-A4C3-E5106CE6BDE1%7D/Annie_where_it_goes.pdf

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Wanda Cage, a staff member at KHS, is undergoing surgery now.  Pray for her, those working with her, and her family.

Jameson Parinno’s surgery has been rescheduled for Thursday,

Lawana Carter is undergoing some medical tests.  Please add her to your prayer list.

Evelyn Whitley McDaniel
(March 4, 1924 – March 15, 2010)

Evelyn Whitley McDaniel moved to her heavenly home at 10:25 p.m. on March 15, 2010 at the age of 86. A native of Jackson, MS and a resident of Kentwood, LA, she was a member of East Fork Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Malone Williams of Kentwood, LA, son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Joyce McDaniel of Denham Springs, LA, 3 granddaughters, Leann Lindsey and husband, Jerry, Lida Marie McDaniel and Neil Bullock, and Rebecca McDaniel, and great-grandchildren, Brady and Anna Lindsey, Donovan Bullock, and Zoey McDaniel. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert K. McDaniel, Jr., parents, Joseph and Ethel Whitley, a daughter Byrl Katherine McDaniel, and son William David “Bill” McDaniel, brothers John, Elmo, Holle, and Eric Whitley, sisters Wilma Sanderson, Ethel Brown, Lillie Oaks, and Margaret Whitley. A memorial service, conducted by Dr. Danny Ray Smith will be held at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010 with visitation starting at 6 p.m. Memorial gifts can be made to the Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 72937 Hwy 1061, Kentwood, LA 70444.

Encourage one another daily …

so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

~Hebrews 3:13 (NIV)~

TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB
MARCH 16, 2010

“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 4:2)

WORLD LEADERS. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia (western Africa).

CITY OF NEW HOPE, CHINA. Another student fellowship/church will soon start in the southeast area of the city where no student fellowship exists. That area has been surveyed, and the new work may begin in April. Please pray for the young couple who will take the leadership of this new fellowship/church.

WINDWARD ISLANDS. The Windward Islands Team writes: “We thank God for the Baptist and many other evangelical churches present on the island of Grenada. Still, there is much darkness among many of the Grenadian people who ‘have a form of godliness’ but deny the life-changing power of the Gospel in their lives. Please pray for two new Baptist church plants in Balthazar and Requin, asking that the power of the Gospel will truly transform lives and produce multiplying disciples for Jesus. Pray for IMB colleagues as they seek to inventory and determine the Great Commission vision and involvement of Great Commission Christians on the island for future mobilization toward engaging unengaged unreached people groups (UUPGs) in the Americas and beyond.”

For additional prayer requests, click here: imb.org/todaysprayer

Please take time to read this devotional about being an encourager.  I think it will give you guidance for today.

http://www.forthright.net/kneemail/2009/07/encouragement.html

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Anna Lee

Jameson Parrino’s surgery to remove his tonsils today did not happen because the doctor had a death in the family.  Pray for him and his family during this time of delay.

Aileen Hano Kliesch
(June 2, 1935 – March 15, 2010)

A resident of Kentwood, LA, died at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. She was born June 2, 1935 in Bains, LA and was 74 years of age. Visitation at Greenlaw Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Services conducted by Rev. Milton Kliesch and Rev. Joe Warden. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Arthur Kliesch; 3 sons, Ivan Dwight Kliesch, Bruce Woodrow Kliesch and Dan Nathan Kliesch and his wife, Marta, all of Kentwood; mother, Bertie W. Hano, Kentwood; brother, Luther Hano and his wife, Annette, Roseland; 2 grandchildren, Sarah and Sterling Hagan. She was preceded in death by her father, Lafayette Hano

“But God proves His own love for us

in that while we were still sinners

Christ died for us!”

~Romans 5:8, HCSB~

Cheryl Hart Pierre

My sister, Cheryl Hart Pierre, is in need of prayer. Cheryl is going through medical tests concerning a very serious health problem. She and all of her family appreciate every prayer that is prayed in her behalf. A cat scan is scheduled for Tuesday and then she will see the surgeon on Wednesday. I will post an update after she talks with the surgeon. I also really appreciate and sense the power of prayer for Cheryl.

Thank you
Fay Raborn

From Cheryl Hughes Green

They postponed Linda’s surgery Friday to yesterday around 12:30pm. She is doing well and should be able to come home Monday. Thanks for all who have said a prayer for her.

John is also improving everyday. Only one side of his face is still swollen.

Thanks again to everyone who lifted our family up in prayer. God bless.

Cheryl

CaringBridge

• http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering^® is much more than an offering envelope and an annual missions-giving emphasis. When people give to the offering, 100 percent of their gift will be transformed into missionary salaries and ministry supplies. Those missionaries and supplies will help others hear the message of Christ and respond in faith to His offer of salvation. Time and again our missionaries relate how the offering is their lifeblood. They know that behind each penny given, there is a Southern Baptist who believes in what they do and are affirming the need to equip them to share the gospel with those who need a Savior.

Join us at the cabin Thursday night at 6:30 for food, fellowship, and a devotional.

Have a great day!

Anna Lee