The young man who was killed in the prison riot in Natchez was a very close friend and neighbor of some good friends of mine. His name was Catlin Carithers from Franklin Co., was 23 and engaged to be married. Just an awful tragic thing, he was loved by many and I’m told he WAS a Christian. Please pray for Cat’s family and friends during this tough time.

Thank God Catlin was a Christian.  Pray for comfort the family and friends in knowing this.  Pray they will find peace in the days to come.

That power is the same divine power

which was demonstrated in Christ when he raised him from the dead.”

~Ephesians 1:19b-20 Phillips~

Always remember that God loves you and never gives up on you!

What a week!  Last week, Marsha Bankston was in church.  Now, she has been in Oschner since Monday and ICU since the middle of the week.  Keep praying for her and her family, Larry, Daniel,  Michael, Steven and the families of the boys.

Mrs. Laura Joiner was in church last week when she fell and broke her leg and hit her face on a pew.  She’s been hospitalized in New Orleans all week and has had surgery on her let.  Keep praying all goes well as she heals.

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell and Jimmy Schwartz did not have a diagnosis for their illnesses.  Now, we know she has a brain tumor and will have surgery midday tomorrow in Hammond and Jimmy has myelofibrosis with a choice of treatment plans.

~Proverbs 14:26 GNB~

Mr. Phillis Harrell’s left hand is finally beginning to improve.  Pray he regains more use of it.  Mrs. Annie Belle Harrell still has such a sweet spirit despite all the trials of her physical body.  Please pray for this wonderful could will will be married 71 years in August.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier looked better yesterday, even though she continues her year-long battle with her back problem.  Pray for continued improvement.

Marsha Bankston is fighting for her life.  Please pray for family and friends as they go through this battle with her.  This is such a change from the Marsha I talked with Tuesday afternoon.

Being a Christian in America has been easy compared to other countries.  Pray for our nation that it will remain a strong Christian nation.  Read how one man’s testimony has influenced many others.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37857

Frances Lambert Hughes
(April 21, 1941 – May 17, 2012)

A resident of Roseland, she died at 10:35 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at her home. She was born April 21, 1941 in Independence and was 71 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland. She is survived by 3 daughters, Brenda Miller, Roseland, Donna Wright and husband, Lloyd, Roseland and Connie Bennett and husband, T.J., St. Helena Parish; 1 sister, Bonnie Johnson and husband, Joe, Gonzales; 1 brother, Billy Lambert and husband, Liz, Ponchatoula; 6 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Chester B. Hughes; son, Jimmy Clinton Hughes; granddaughter, Billi Eyer; brother, Bobby Lambert; 2 sisters, Myrtis Holden and Myrtle Sumrall; parents, Lawrence and Missouri Lambert. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

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pour out your heart before Him;

God is a refuge for us.”

~Psalm 62:8

From Mary Criswell

My brother, Max Brent, was discharged from the hospital and returned to the health care/rehab center close to his home in Ohio. He is making progress in his recouperation from the removal of his cancerous kidney!! Prayer are still appreciated! Thanks to all for their concern!

Marsha Bankston is still at Ochsner.  It was easier to stay three days than to make all the trips, plus she gets physical therapy and other benefits.  Please continue to pray for Marsha, Larry, and their boys.

Sandra S. Arnold’s heart procedure went well.  Pray for her as she recovers.

Frances Rae Tate McIntyre’s Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1482295&fh_id=11426

Betty Louise Newcomb Brabham’s Obituary

http://www.mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1482090&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press Article – Touching!

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37829

Baptist Press for Tuesday

http://www.bpnews.net/default.asp

Impact of AAEO

http://www.onmission.com/onmissioncb.aspx?id=8590121497

An American Hero

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/14/marine-commits-final-act-valor-saving-friend-from-plane-wreck/?test=latestnews

Devotional (I hope you take time to read more than just the devotional on this site.)

http://www.elisabethelliot.org/devotional.html

Hatchel count-down = 14 days

Don’t forget to join us at the cabin tomorrow night at 6:30.

Anna Lee

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 11:02 a.m. on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at his home. He was born April 4, 1926 in Kentwood and was 86 years of age. Rip was a member of Pine Ridge Methodist Church, a retired dairy farmer, and a World War II Navy Veteran. He is survived by one daughter, Paulette Waller Nettles and husband, James Ray Nettles, Kentwood; two sons, Floyd R. Waller and wife, Charlene Dykes Waller, Kentwood; and Warren Mark Waller and wife, Susan Guarino Waller, Amite; 8 grandchildren, Elder Joseph T. Nettles and wife, Laura Moore Nettles, Vidalia, GA; Beth Nettles, Whitfield, MS; Sharon Nettles Williams and husband, Elder Heath Williams, Cullman, AL; Angela Nettles Atkinson and husband, Payne Atkinson, Tupelo, MS; Jason R. Waller and wife, Anita Ott Waller, Kentwood; Stacy Waller Guillory and husband, James A. Guillory, Zachary; Alexander M. Waller, Amite; Maxwell Miles Waller, Amite; 17 great grandchildren, Royce, Madeline, Audrey, Camille, and Ava Nettles, Vidalia, GA; Helen, Nettie, and Bethel Williams, Cullman, AL; Emma, Clark, Anne Frances, and James Ashley Atkinson, Tupelo, MS; Cody and wife Charlsa McGregor Waller, Kyle, and Lauren Waller, Kentwood; Tyler and Madison Guillory, Zachary; one great, great grandchild, Jayce Waller, Kentwood; and one sister-in-law, Fannie Strickland Waller, Kentwood. Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Huey Elizabeth East Waller, parents, Jessie M. Waller, Sr. and Mamie Lambert Waller, two brothers, Jessie M. Waller, Jr. and Luther Waller, two sisters Doris Waller Tillery and Ester Waller Varnado, and two grandchildren, Ryan Kent Waller and Zachary Roth Waller. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Services conducted by Elder Joseph T. Nettles, Bro, Ken Irvin and Rev. Kevin Smith. Interment in the Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. Pallbearers will be Alex Waller, Cody Waller, Kyle Waller, Royce Nettles, Skipper Venable, Daniel Venable and Tyler Guillory. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Delmas D. Bennett
(July 4, 1921 – May 12, 2012)

~1 Corinthians 12:6b GW~

At last report yesterday, Mr. Raymond Anthony was doing better.  He is still in ICU at North Oaks.  Continue to pray for him and his family.

Caring Bridge: Larkin Dorris

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

Mother’s Day thoughts from Tripp Roth’s mother, Courtney

http://randycourtneytripproth.blogspot.com/2012/05/that-cant-happen-fast-enough.html?spref=fb

Baptist Press News (Mother’s Day)

http://www.bpnews.net/

Melissa Rose Morgan
(July 12, 1979 – May 11, 2012)

A resident of Osyka, MS, died at 2:35 a.m. on Friday, May 11, 2012 in Osyka, MS. She was born July 12, 1979 in Independence and was 32 years of age. Graveside Services will be held at Lebo Cemetery, Chesbrough, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Ron West. She is survived by her mother, Debra Morgan, Osyka, MS, father, Carl Morgan, Kentwood, son, Bryan Newman, Magnolia, MS, sister, Lori Callihan, Osyka, MS, brother, Brian Maggio and wife, Genie, Ponchatoula, niece, Katelyn Maggio, Kentwood, 3 nephews, Joshua Maggio, Kentwood, Nicholas and Andrew Maggio, both of Ponchatoula, mother of Joshua and Katelyn, Cindy Grice, Kentwood. Preceded in death by, maternal grandparents, Floyd and Judy Robertson, paternal grandmother, Marylen O’Connor, paternal grandfather, Carl O. Morgan. The family would like to thank Hospice Ministries of McComb and Community Hospice of Hammond. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

His grandson passed along the message that he has stabilized and was able to come off the ventilator this morning. It will still be a while before he is able to leave ICU. Thanks for all your prayers!

Mary Criswell

Velma Pierce
(February 3, 1920 – May 5, 2012) 

A resident of Kentwood, LA, died at 5:32PM on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home in Kentwood, LA. She was born February 3, 1920 in Corinth, MS and was 92 years of age. Visitation at Greenlaw Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2012, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. E. J. Didon. Interment Osyka Cemetery, Osyka, MS. Survived by daughter, Patricia Wilson and her husband, Ralph, Kentwood, 4 sons, J. D. Lane and his wife, Sharon, Baton Rouge, Terry Lane and his wife, Vickie, Kentwood, Freddie Lane and his wife, Barbara, Summerdale, AL, and Jimmie Lane, Bogalusa, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents John and Nannie Hamilton, daughter, Barbara Raiford, son, Jerald Ray Lane, sister, Eva Killebrew, 3 brother, Toy Hamilton, J. W. Hamilton, and Ray Hamilton. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.