Month: May 2011

Friday Afternoon

Pat Scarle’s throat surgery went very well.  His family thanks you for praying.

 

CaringBridge: Logan Watts

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts

 

 

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Wenous Clayton Goings

(October 13, 1922 – May 26, 2011)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 10:25 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Heritage Healthcare Center in Hammond. He was born October 13, 1922 in Mt. Hermon and was 88 years of age. Mr. Goings was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II, a member of American Legion and Veteran’s of Foreign Wars. He was a retired iron worker from Nicholls Construction and a member of Masonic Lodge #248 in Kentwood. He is survived by his 4 grandchildren, Stephanie Goings Kliebert and husband, Paul, Clay Goings and wife Lisa, Chris Goings and Tiffany, all of Hammond and Jon Goings and wife, Amanda, Robert; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Frances McLain and husband, Jim, Hammond. Preceded in death by wife, Dixie Melvin Goings; 2 sons, Wenous Clayton Goings, Jr. and Billie Ray Goings; sister, Wilcie Dick; brother, Shelby Goings. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until Masonic and Religious Services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.

The family will have lunch at the church following the service.

 

 

 

Friday

“But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly;

the Lord will hear when I call to Him.”

~Psalm 4:3~

 

There was a tornado near Bush.  I don’t know how much damage it caused, but pray for those affected here and in other states.

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Tornado Response in Missouri

Samaritan’s Purse is helping victims of the devastating twister that hit Joplin on Sunday.  Go to the following web page for more information and to learn how you can help.

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/responding_in_missouri

 

CaringBridge: Logan Watts (3 updates)

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts

 

Mr. Wenous Goings passed away last night.  I always enjoyed being around him.  He has been missed for the last few months and will continue to be missed in a greater way.

 

Baptist Press Stories for May. 26 2011

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Joplin devastation leaves them ‘stunned,’ ‘speechless’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35393

Tuscaloosa pastors ëstanding in the gapí

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35397

Spared from twister, church spares no effort

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35396

Among Israeli Jews, 20,000 embrace Christ

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35389

American Idol winner is a Southern Baptist

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35395

House OKs ban on abortion training funds

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35394

MBTS grads urged toward Kingdom building

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35392

TRUSTEES: God is blessing GGBTS, Iorg says

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35391

WORLDVIEW: Christians, holding their breath in Egypt

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35390

 

THESE AREN’T MY BOOTS

It was the usual muddy day in the country.  The first grade teacher, Miss Brown, had just finished putting the 36th boot on the 18th pair of little feet and was anxious to finish the last pair so she could go to lunch.

The last pair of boots was for little Johnny Smith, a quiet boy.  Miss Brown had a very difficult time getting his boots on as they were a bit too small for his growing feet, but she finally won the battle.

To her dismay, little Johnny looked blandly up into her face and announced, “Teacher, these boots aren’t mine.”  In a hurry, but wanting to be kind, Miss Brown groaned, but with grim gentleness removed the boots and straightened her aching back.

Whereupon Johnny continued, “They’re my little brother’s, but Mommy said I could wear them to school today.”

I feel like little Johnny because I, too, can say, “These aren’t my boots. These aren’t my clothes.  This isn’t my house.  This isn’t my car.”  As a child of God, I recognize that everything in my possession belongs to Him, and He has merely allowed me to use them for a while.

“For every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.” (Psa. 50:10)

The word the Bible often uses to describe this relationship is the word “steward.”  In the first century, a steward was a servant who was left in charge of the household.  Everything in the house was his to use, but he was also held responsible and had to give an account for what had been done with it.

It makes a tremendous difference in my perspective to realize that all I have belongs to God.  He has merely given me these things to use for a while (and then I have to give an account).  Listen to these words by William How which we often sing:

“We give Thee but Thine own,
Whate’er the gift may be:
All that we have is Thine alone,
A trust, O Lord, from Thee.”

“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly as this?  For all things come from You, and of Your own we have given You.” (I Chron. 29:14-15)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

 

We got nore rain last night!  What a blessing!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.

If one of you says to him,

Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,’

but does nothing about his physical needs,

what good is it?”

~James 2:15-16 (NIV)~

 


 

We have another child to pray for. Logan Watts, 6, fell from a swing while at a camp in Mississippi Saturday.  You will want to read his story and the updates posted by his family so you can pray for him, his family, and his friends.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts

From Lisa Westmoreland

I am asking everyone to pray for my uncle Danny Ray Horne,He is having triple bypass surgery on thursday,Thanks in advance.

 

Helen Naquin Akins

Mrs. Helen Naquin Akins a loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister, friend and a wonderful lady was born October 14, 1946 and passed away at 4:08 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond, surrounded by her loving family. She was 64, a native of Jefferson Parish and resident of Greensburg. Mrs. Helen was a lifelong, avid, diehard LSU and Saints fan, loved gardening, teddy bears and loved to decorate for all holidays.

She is survived by a loving daughter, Shelia Prescott; a loving son, Wayne Akins; 4 grandchildren, Mark Prescott, Jr. and fiancé Candice Roberts, Kristen Akins, Johnathan Ferguson & Christina Tingle; 2 sisters, Hazel Rodrigue & Gloria Villar; 3 brothers, Alvin Naquin, Sr., Leroy Naquin & Harris Naquin, Sr.; best friend, Joyce Naquin; godchild, Wendi Clay; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Leonise Naquin; husband, James L. Akins; son, Randy James Akins; 2 sisters, Enola McNeely and Izola Leonard; 4 brothers, Nolton, Aron, Lawrence, Jr. and Jerry Naquin; and her beloved dog, Rex Ochoa Akins.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, May 27, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Deacon Mike Agnello officiating. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery at a later date.

Family request memorial donations be made to the Helen N. Akins Memorial Fund, % McKneely& Vaughn Funeral Home, 60100 Westway Drive, Amite, LA 70422

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Prescott, Sr., Mark Prescott, Jr., Johnathan Ferguson , Jim Tingle, Red Skelton, Bubbie St. Alexander, Harris Naquin, Sr., Harris Naquin, Jr., Alvin Naquin, Sr. &, Leslie “Henry” Day.

Family would like to thank the Doctors and Staff of North Oaks Medical Center for their exceptional care and heartfelt generosity to the Akins family.

 

Baptist Press: Joplin just “helping people like Jesus would”

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35380

 

Heart to Heart with Holley: If I could whisper to your heart today…

This is what I’d say–

You’re loved more than you know, more than you see, more than you’ve even dared to dream.

{Psalm 103:11}

No matter how it may feel, you’ve got a purpose and God’s got a plan.

{Jeremiah 29:11}

We only get one YOU and what you have to offer the world is good.

{Genesis 1:31}

Whatever has happened this week, it’s going to be okay and you are too. Promise.

{Romans 8:28}

Then I’d buy you a cup of coffee or tea or a hot fudge sundae with extra cherries on top and listen hard to what your heart has to share back.

And what would you say?


Have a terrific Thursday!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!

You have relieved me in my distress;

have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.”

~Psalm 4:1~

 


Jadon‘s Story: Neurologist appointment and it’s back to Boston.

My appointment went really well today. We are going to increase my
lamictal a little faster since I’m doing well with it. We want to get
me on a high enough dose of lamictal to see if it is going to work. We
go back to the Neuroligist June 28. If the lamictal works we won’t do
the IV steriod. If it doesn’t we will do the steroids the week of July
5. She said if my seizures get out of control we will do the IV
steriods at that point. We also have to get in touch with Boston to
get my 3T MRI scheduled. She wants us to get that repeated. Of course
we have to go to Boston because they have the better equipment. My
mommy is going to call and get that scheduled tomorrow. Thanks for
praying and I will keep you all updated.

From Ellen Morris VandeVuss

Please add our friend’s little boy to the prayer link. His name is Cooper Watson. He is 11 months old. He has been having seizures and his oxygen drops when he has them. He in the picu at the lake. He has taken a turn for the worse tonight. Please keep the whole family in prayer. His grandfather Mr. Jimmy is also in the hospital at the general. Cooper’s parents are Jarred and Barbara. Thank you. They need all the prayers they can get.

Cooper has been diagnosed with Leigh’s disease. It is a neurological disorder. There is no cure and the disease is fatal. The doctors have given him one year. Please keep this family in your prayers. Thanks. Ellen

Mrs. Melva Ray Lee
(September 29, 1938 – May 24, 2011)

Mrs. Melva Ray Lee was born on September 29, 1938 and passed away at 7:48 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Tangi Pines Nursing Home, Amite. She was 72, a native of Amarillo, TX and a resident of Amite.

Mrs. Melva is survived by 2 daughters, Barbara Lambert, Loranger and Gail Jones and husband Bobby, Amite; son, Jimmy Lee, New Albany, MS; brother, Jimmie Bowers, Loranger; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other extended family.

Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Edith Bowers; husbands, Thomas James Davidson, Jr. and Norman E. Lee.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 2:00p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Sister Lorena Wilson officiating. Interment in Amite Cemetery, Amite, LA.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’ Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

Pray for the many tornado victims, all those doing search efforts, and families that have lost homes and/or family members.

Continue to pray for the families that have lost a loved one lately.

 

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday Afternoon

I have a special unspoken request for a Christian family in another state.  Please take time to bring them to God’s throne through your prayers.

 

Frances Evelyn Hutchinson Darouse
(October 20, 1918 – May 24, 2011)

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 8:20 a.m on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born October 20, 1918 in Chesbrough and was 92 years of age. She was a former telephone operator, business partner with her husband, and a loving homemaker. Visitation at Tangipahoa United Methodist Church, Tangipahoa, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Kevin Smith. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. Survived by daughter, Cherie Darouse Stevens and her husband, Wayne, Tangipahoa, son, Dennis Darouse and his wife, Joni, Hammond, 6 grandchildren, Aaron Darouse, Seth Darouse, Lanell Darouse and his wife, Wendy, Sarah Darouse, Johnny Meche, and Jennie O’Neal, 4 great-grandchildren, Kaylie, Jonathan, Kaitlyn, and Joleigh. Preceded in death by husband, Edwin B. Darouse, Parents, Harvey Hutchinson, Sr. and Monte Sue Hyde Hutchinson, brother, Harvey Hutchinson, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Volunteers of America.

Wednesday

“And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly

to these commands I am giving you today.

Repeat them again and again to your children.

Talk about them when you are at home

and when you are away on a journey,

when you are lying down

and when you are getting up again.”

~Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NLT)~


From Debbie Crawford

Bryan McCraw is the brother-in-law of my friend and neighbor Lisa McCraw. He had a major heart attack and is in the hospital in Hattiesburg not doing good. She asked that we add him to our prayer list. I know that many prayer warriors read this and so I’m asking you to pray for this gentleman. Thank you

Betty Simpson shared that Bobby Simpson got a good five year report.  Thank God for this blessing in their lives.

Jadon’s Story

Making progress

Posted: 22 May 2011 06:23 PM PDT

I’m still doing ok. I had a bad morning this morning having 50 spasms
when I woke up but things slowed down after that. I’m officially
moving around on my belly. It takes all my strength and I can’t go
very far but I’m moving forward. Yay!!! We are so excited with my
progress I’m making. I’m able to go anywear I want in a room. I scoot
in the sitting position or I lay down and sit back up until I reach
where I’m trying to go. Im basically a wiggle worm. I dont like
sitting still anymore 🙂 My mommy has been taking me swimming in the
afternoons. I love it. I kick my legs and splash. I become very vocal
in the water for some reason. Mommy said swimming is going to be great
therapy for me this summer. I have a neurologist appointment Tuesday.
We are going to decide if I’m going to do the 5 day IV steriods.
Please keep my doctors and family in your prayers as we have to make
yet another difficult decision. I’ll update everyone Tuesday night.
Thanks for your prayers!!!

The tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri gives up plenty of opportunities – disaster relief, giving money, praying, etc.  Do what God leads you to do in this situation.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35360

 

With the school year coming to an end, please remember all the students who will have free time.  Pray it will be a productive summer for them.  Pray many of the students will have opportunities to attend VBS, summer camps, etc.  Pray for teachers to have time to recharge for the coming year.

 

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2.10
Mike Benson, Editor

MUCH HAS BEEN written about the alleged time and day for the end of the world…

 

The media has used it to make fun of “Christianity.”  Some no doubt will say that because the Judgment day did not come that it will never happen!  But a sobering thought crossed my mind last Saturday night.  What if Mr. Camping had been right? What if the world had ended? What if the Judgment Day had occurred?

 

There would be no more chances for me to tell my wife and children how much I love them or how much they mean to my life.

 

There would be no more chances for me to say I’m sorry to someone I might have offended.

 

There would be no more chances for me to preach messages that so badly need to be heard.

 

There would be no more chances for me to make sure my life is right with God.

 

There would be no more chances for me to spend time with friends and loved ones.

 

There would be no more chances for me to tell friends how special they are to me.

There would be no more chances for me to express gratitude to someone who has been kind to me.

There would be no more chances for me to mend broken relationships.

There would be no more chances for me to repent of sins in my life.

There would be no more chances for me to study the Word of God.

There would be no more chances for me to pray for others.

The fact is Mr. Camping was wrong, but it is still true that “the Day of the Lord will come…” (2 Peter 3:9-10).  It is still true that we will all “stand before the judgment seat of God.” (Romans 14:10)  It is still true that “each one of us will give an account of himself before God.” (Romans 14:12) The question is as valid as ever, “Are you ready for the Judgment Day?”

There is still time. Do something you need to do today. Don’t delay. Remember these words of our Savior, “We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work.” (John 9:4)

Dear Father, thank you so much for allowing us more opportunities to do something we need to do now.  Help us to quit putting off important tasks that need to be accomplished and important words that need to be said.  Help us dear God, to live every day for You. In the Name of our wonderful Savior we pray, Amen. Jeff Jenkins, http://thejenkinsinstitute.com/2011/05/what-if-mr-camping-had-been-right/

“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.  But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.” 2 Peter 3.9-10


I hope you are having a good week.  Share some of your time with someone near and dear to you heart today.

Anna Lee

Monday

“You (God) created everything,

and it is for your pleasure that they exist and were created.”

~Revelation 4:11b (NLT)~

 

Pray for Mrs. Mary Womack as she sees her doctor to get an okay for surgery.  “Miss” Mary thinks surgery will be the first part of June.

Continue to pray for Mr. Wenous Goings who is in Hammond.

Pray for the people who have been affected by the latest round of tornados and for the disaster relief people who will be assisting in recovery.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2.10
Mike Benson, Editor

THE STORMS THAT hit Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia have left devastation and ruin all across these states…

The pictures are almost surreal.

It is hard to imagine entire neighborhoods, business districts, and countryside wiped out in just a matter of seconds from the force of the tornadoes that hit.

While we were fortunate that God spared us, we need to keep many other folks in our prayers.

Of all the pictures I saw of the damage, one stood out more than the others… a couple standing in front of some damaged houses.  All around them is destruction and their faces betray their dismay at the magnitude of the damage.  Yet, they are holding on to each other.  Everything they were familiar with, everything they had known, everything that had been normal the day before, is now gone…but they have each other.

It is one thing to lose a house and all its furnishings.  It is quite another thing to lose your home.  A home can exist even when the house is gone.  You see, a home is made up of two or more people who share love, life, and laughter.  And that home is made stronger when God is at the center of everything that takes place in the lives of those who are part of it.  When God is at the center, our homes are storm proof.  That doesn’t mean bad things will never happen.  It simply means that when tragedy does strike, you will find the two of them huddled together, holding each other, and giving and receiving support.  That’s how homes weather a storm.

Many of the houses in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia are gone.  They may be rebuilt, but the greatest asset for those who have lost so much is their home.  Home…where love dwells, where joy and grief is shared, and where the storms of life are not a threat…but a shelter of protection.  Gary Knuckles, “Storm Proof,” Briensburg church of Christ Bulletin, 05.01.11:www.briensburgchurchofchrist.org

Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4.12

 

Have a good day and a great week!
Anna Lee

 

Sunday Evening

Roger Pittman continues to do well following heart surgery.  Keep him in your prayers.

Tom Brister has three heart blockages.  He is in a waiting mode for now.  That gives plenty of time to pray now and in the coming days for him.

Frances Joan Thompson
(January 18, 1933 – May 21, 2011)

A resident of Amite, she died at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born January 18, 1933 in Amite and was 78 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Services conducted by Bro. John Fulda. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. Survived by 2 sisters, Sylvia Thompson Misita, Independence, and Dorothy Ann Thompson Bobbitt, Springhill, 2 sons, John Rex Thompson, Amite, and Frank Thompson, Folsom, nieces and nephews, John Michael Misita, Dwayne Misita, Susan Misita Shaw, Andy Misita, Brent Lewis, Vickie Thompson Barnes, Laura Thompson McCurley, and Pat Lautier Lee. Preceded in death by parents, John R. Thompson and, Dorothy Lautier Thompson, niece, Toni Misita Wilson, nephew, Joseph J. Lautier, aunt, Ruth Lautier, uncles, Jay Lautier and Charles Lautier.

Donald Ray Burch
(February 22, 1939 – May 22, 2011)

A resident of Kentwood, died on Sunday, May 22, 2011 near Kentwood. He was born February 22, 1939 in Bluff Creek, LA and was 72 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran, a member of New Zion Baptist Church and a self employed contractor and farmer. His survivors include his 3 daughters, Missy Peroyea and her husband, Chip, Zachary, Suzanne Burch Travis, Kentwood and Elizabeth Thornton and her husband, Damien, Zachary; son, Donald Ray “Donny” Burch, Jr.; the mother of his children, Margaret Burch, Kentwood; 5 grandchildren, Erin and Charles Peroyea, Lewis and Landon Travis and Avery Thornton; 2 brothers, John “Jack” Burch, Sr., Kentwood and James “Sonny” Burch, Denham Springs; 6 sisters, Carolyn Easley, Kentwood, Barbara McDaniel, Baton Rouge, Jane Duncan, Kentwood, Grace Williams, Spring Creek, Cheryl Scott, Prairieville and Beverly Blades, Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Percy Burch and Rena Chaney Burch. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Richard Sandberg. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood.

Sunday

Heart to Heart with Holley: The world only gets one you…

You with your gifts.

You with your smile.

You with those things you do.

So take your place,

take your chances,

take this moment to know…

You’ve got something to offer.

Something good and right and true.

Something God-given,

Heart-of-Heaven created.

And the rest of us need it, need you.

Oh, you think it’s no big deal.

Anyone could be that way.

Anyone could do it.

Nope.

Not true.

There’s just one irreplaceable you.

 

 

 

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,

and the love of God,

and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV)

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee