Wayne Criswell

The Dr. gave Wayne a clean bill of health, removed the supplemental oxygen and told us we are free to fly home.
We have to get our flight reservations so it will probably be early next week.
Will let you know when we find out.
Thanks again
Mary

Olivia Prescott

Cheryl Prescott thanks you for your prayers for little Olivia.  She got all good reports.

Mrs. Faye Price

Pray for the family as they spend time caring for their mother/grandmother/sister.

Roger Pittman

Roger’s appointment went well today.  He has some relief and will be going back in two weeks to get the other stone treated.  He’s still in pain, so pray for that to get better.

“Cete” Dillon

Mr. “Cete’s” eye procedure went well today.  Pray for his eye to clear up.  Thank God that “Miss” Ruby is now well enough to take a turn at being the care-giver.

Micah

My cousin in Texas is spending some family time tonight, but will be admitted to the hospital again in the morning for a test that will determine what needs to be done and in what time frame.  Pray for Micah and his family.

Virginia “Ginnie” Hoffman Wilcox
(June 5, 1928 – March 3, 2010)

A resident of Wilmer, LA, died at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary, LA. She was born June 5, 1928 in Garrettsville, OH and was 81 years of age. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Sandy Toney and her husband, Doug, Franklinton, Candy Frazier, Amite, and Danna Jo Erwin and her husband, Michael, Walker; 2 sons, Dennis Wilcox and his wife, Ruth, Wilmer and Douglas Wilcox and his wife, Donna, Wilmer; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary Ethel Knopf, Chagrin Falls, OH and Fran Sotera and her husband, Sam, Mantua, OH; 2 brothers, Buckie Hoffman, Sierra Vista, AZ and Donnie Hoffman, Chagrin Falls, OH; brother-in-law, Hank Wilcox, Lake Alfred, FL; sister-in-law, Jessie W. Grether, Naples, FL; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Le Roi Wilcox; parents, Clarence and Ethel Hoffman; brother, Harvey Hoffman; son-in-law, Paul Frazier; 2 great-grandsons, Chandler and Braedon Toney. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Wilcox’s oldest daughter, Sandy Toney, was one of my high school friends.  She is a teacher in Mt. Hermon now.  Thankfully, Sandy and I have seen each other a few times lately.  It’s hard to believe how long it has been since we were in class together.

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “

Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me?

Up to seven times?”

Jesus answered,

“I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”

~Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV)~

Pray for Ronnie Cutrer.  He will have surgery March 30th/

Pray for Ben Trappey and his friend, Emily, as they make a medial mission Trip to Haiti next Monday (8th).

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

Mike Benson, Editor

WHILE MILLIONS READ their Bibles, few know why some Bible publishers print the words of Christ in red…

Words in red are neither more nor less important than the words in black.  Jesus said to the seventy, “He who hears you hears Me…” (Luke 10:16).  Jesus meant that every divinely inspired writer or speaker was equally important, since the message originated with God’s Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

The idea of a red-letter Bible originated with Louis Klopsch, the first editor for the Christian Herald.  Its November 1901 issue ran an advertisement offering a red-letter Bible to readers.  Dr. Klopsch based this on Luke 22:20, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you,” spoken by Jesus as He instituted the Lord’s Supper.  Reasoning that blood was red, he asked himself, “Why not a red-letter Bible with the red words to be those of our Lord?”  He asked Bible scholars in America and Europe to submit passages they regarded as spoken by Christ while on earth.

The first publishing of a red-letter Bible (copyright 1899 by Louse Klossch) numbered 6,000 copies.  They sold quickly.  Presses were soon running day and night to supply the demand.  The King of Sweden sent a congratulatory cablegram, but the message that thrilled Klopsch the most came from President Theodore Roosevelt.  He was even invited to dine with the chief executive at the White House.

Dr. Klopsch died March 28,  1910, and was buried at Mont Lawn near Tonawanda, New York, where he had established an orphanage.  At the time The New York Tribune said, “He will not be easily replaced.  He lived and died by his own motto: ‘Do all the good you can for all the people you can.’  This, he truly did.”  Mark N. Posey

“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth

with the Holy Spirit and with power,

who went about doing good and healing

all who were oppressed by the devil,

for God was with Him.”

~Acts 10:38~

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,

who comforts us in all our tribulation,

that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble.”

~2 Corinthians 1:3-4a, NKJV~

Thank-you to those who helped to provide or prepare lunch for the BCM (Baptist Collegient Ministries) at SLU today.  The meal will be at Noon.  Thanks to those going to share and to serve the food.  May this ministry be effective in drawing students into the BCM today.  I think a big pot of jambalaya cooking in front of the BCM will draw in a few extra students today.  Pray for Bro. Bucky as he shares God’s word today.

Mr. “Cete” Dillon will have another eye procedure Thursday in Mandeville.  Pray it is successful this time.  “Miss” Ruby is doing very well.  Thank-you for praying for her lately.

Eddie Keith Schwartz will have eye surgery Monday in Covington.  Please be in prayer for him.

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“O Lord, God of my salvation,

I have cried out day and night before You.

Let my prayer come before You;

incline Your ear to my cry.”

Psalm 88:1-2

Please add Harrell Sharkey to your prayer list.  He has been hospitalized with double pneumonia since Saturday.

Please pray for another one of my Texas cousins.  Micah is a young man in his twenties.  Last night, doctors determined he has a mass on the frontal lobe of his brain.  Your prayers are coveted for Micah.

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Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these.
(Luke 12.27 NRSV)

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A pastor tells about a woman in his congregation. She is one of those over-committed types, always frantically busy, never stopping to catch her breath. “I’m too busy” is her constant cry. The pastor finally asked the woman, “How do you ever expect God to get hold of you if you never stand still?” It’s a good question.If I had my life to live over, I’d pick more daisies.
I’d try to make more mistakes next time.
I would be sillier than I have been this trip.
I would relax, I would limber up.
I know very few things I would take seriously.
I would take more trips, travel lighter.
I would be crazier. I would be less hygienic.
I would take more chances.
I would climb more mountains, swim more rivers, and watch more sunsets.
I would eat more ice cream and less beets.
I would have more actual troubles and fewer imaginary ones.
You see, I am one of those people who live practically and sensibly and sanely, hour after hour, day after day.
Oh, I have had my mad moments, And if I had it to do over again,
I’d have more of them.
Just moments, one after another, instead of living so many minutes ahead.
I have been one of those people who never go anywhere
Without a thermometer, a hot water bottle, a gargle, a raincoat, and road map.
If I had my life to live over,
I would start barefooted earlier in the spring
and stay that way later in the fall.
I would ride more merry-go-rounds, and swing more.
I would do more water and sun-fun things.
I’d turn more somersaults, and roll in the grass, and go barefoot all over.
If I had my life to live over.
I’d spend more time at fun places.
I’d try to be more in touch with God and those I love.
I’d pray aloud more and not care what people think or expect of me.
I’d give more to me, and take more of you.
I’d just be me more and more….
Yes, I’d pick more daisies next time.

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Dear God, help me to slow down and watch and share your daisies. Amen.

Ron Newhouse

Thanks for praying each day.  Your prayers mean so much to so many!

Anna Lee

“Finally, brothers, rejoice.

Be restored,

be encouraged,

be of the same mind,

be at peace,

and the God of love and peace will be with you.”

~2 Corinthians 13:11, HCSB~

The Fraziers ask that you pray for Pat Tymes.

Wayne Criswell

We got home(Blake’s house) around noon today.
We will see the Dr. this Thursday. Hopefully we will be able to return to LA sometime during the following week. (Mary)

Devotional

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Have a marvelous Monday!

Anna Lee

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,

but only what is helpful for building others up

according to their needs,

that it may benefit those who listen.”

~Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)~

Wayne Criswell

Wayne Criswell is doing great after surgery. The doctors feel confident that they removed all of the diseased portion from his right lung and he is cancer free. The remaining lobe of his right lung is already starting to expand to fill the area of the removed portion. Due to the higher altitude in Denver, he will continue to use oxygen in his recovery when he goes to Blake’s home Tuesday.

Rev. Butch Reviere

Bro. Butch is also cancer-free at this time.  He is recovering well from surgery.

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

Mike Benson, Editor

FIVE FARMERS BOUGHT a big sack of seed and agreed to plant their respective fields with the seed that came from that one bag…

The seed was supposed to have been pure and unmixed.

After some weeks had passed, the famers met together over breakfast and reported their yield.

The first man was said, “Fellas, the seed that I took from that bag produced some of the finest sweet corn I have ever seen.”

The fourth farmer chimed in, “My seed yielded yellow onions.”

Finally, the fifth man reported, “The seed that I took from that bag produced little, yellow tomatoes.”

We have the same predicament in the religious world today.  Different men claim to be reading from the same word of God.  They plant “seed” into the fertile heart-soil of men, but it is obvious that DIFFERENT seed is being sown, because DIFFERENT crops (e.g., Christians, Lutherans, Episcopalians, Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, etc.) are springing up!  Seed produces after its own kind (Genesis 1:11-12; cf., Galatians 6:7).  Corn seed doesn’t produce squash, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.

Roy Lanier once observed, “The seed of the kingdom (Luke 8:11) will produce the kingdom; it will not produce anything different from the kingdom…  It has nver been known to produce anything other than the kingdom of God, the church of the Lord.  The Word of God preached in this community always produced exactly what it produced in another community when preached there.  But we have several hundred different religious denominations in the world today, different from each other in name, doctrine, and practice.

Why are all of these different bodies in existence?  They have been produced by the sowing of seed, the preaching of religious doctrines.  Just as sure as there are bodies differing from each other, seeds differing from each other have been sown.  If the same kind of seed had been sown in every community, the same results would have been produced… So the gospel preached in Jerusalem which produced the kingdom of God, the church of Christ, will not when preached in America produce a hundred different denominations.  The fact that the many denominations are in existence is positive proof that something different from the Gospel, the Word of God, has been preached.” Mike Benson

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Southern Baptists assessing needs in wake of 8.8 Chile quake

By IMB staff

Southern Baptists are moving quickly to assess relief needs in the aftermath of an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile at 3:34 a.m. Saturday, killing at least 82 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami.

Disaster relief specialists from South Carolina and California are on standby to respond, said Jim Brown, director of the U.S. office for the International Mission Board’s primary partner in disaster relief, Baptist Global Response. A decision about what initial response is needed will be made within the next 12 hours.

The epicenter was located just 70 miles from Concepcion, a city of more than 200,000 people, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. A tsunami wave struck the Robinson Crusoe Islands, 410 miles off the Chilean coast and tsunami warnings have been issued for Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Chile’s president, Michele Bachelet, declared a “state of catastrophe” in three central regions of the country. Several hospitals were evacuated and communications with Concepcion were knocked out.

In the capital city of Santiago, which is about 200 miles from the earthquake, IMB field personnel reported in a 5:00 a.m. e-mail that they had experienced “very scary shaking” and that electrical, telephone and water services were cut off.

IMB and BGR leadership began consulting immediately during the early morning hours after the earthquake, said Scott Holste, associate vice president for the IMB’s Office of Global Strategy.

“We are evaluating damage reports as they come in and preparing initial response plans, if it is determined that a significant response is needed,” Holste said. “Southern Baptists have ministry partners in Chile who will be able to help respond immediately with basic necessities.”

“We know that immediate needs usually include things like food, water, shelter and medical needs,” Brown said. “We have emergency response funds available to help with the crisis response. Southern Baptists always respond quickly when a disaster like this strikes. They pray and give from the heart. We’re glad to know so many people who care are ready to spring into action to help people in need.”

Word has been received from IMB leaders in Chile that all field personnel have been accounted for and are safe; information about the impact on the Chilean Baptist community is being sought. IMB will be monitoring developments and will issue further announcements about needs and response as more information becomes available.

CHILE. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.  (Philippians 4:6) Early Saturday morning, February 27, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Chile near the city of Concepcion. Please pray for the country of Chile and IMB personnel who are living near the affected areas. We give praise to God that all missionaries in Chile are okay.  Continue to pray that God will give them peace during the aftershocks.  Also lift up those who will be assessing the damage and coordinating relief efforts. Pray also for wisdom as they minister to those around them and that God will be glorified and His name lifted up. Please visit imb.org for additional information and prayer requests.

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International Mission Board
3806 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230

“An honest answer is the sign of a true friendship.”

~Proverbs 24:26 (GNT)~

Pray for the people of Chile as they deal with the aftershocks of the 8.8 earthquake they received a few hours ago.   Pray for those affected by the quake, the aftershocks, and the tsunami.

Be thankful the snow that is falling  in Kentwood is not sticking and should not be a problem.

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Emilie Faye Gelain McKenzie

Just letting everyone know that we were home and doing well, thanks everyone for the prayers.

Thank You,

Leslie, Stephanie, Erica & Emilie
McKenzie

Ernest “Cete” and Ruby Dillon

“Miss” Ruby is progressing well now.  Thank-you for praying for her.  Mr. “Cete” has been having an eye problem since the fall and has had procedures done to correct the problem.  He will have another surgery in the near future.  Continue to pray for him.

Wayne Criswell

Wayne should be able to leave the hospital in Denver and go to Blake’s home until he is able to fly back this way.  Pray for him and his family as he makes the big move following Tuesday’s surgery.  Brent has already come home.

Sim Bankston, Chuck Baham, & Jason Duhe

Sim: He came home from the hospital on Thursday afternoon. He is feeling a good bit better. He is now taking antibiotics by mouth and will be followed closely by the doctor. Once the infection in his colon is cleared, he will have surgery. Keep him in your prayers that his infection responds to this antibiotic so he can receive the necessary medical attention that he needs.
Chuck: Chuck went into a regular room on Thursday afternoon. He is undergoing some physical therapy. They got him up 3 times today. The doctor that did the colon surgery wants him to get up as often as possible. Lessie will be checking with the orthopedist tomorrow to see if the leg should be moved that much at this time. She feels that it may be a bit much on chuck because it hurts him so to move his foot and leg. If the bone doc okays the moving around, then she will feel better about all of it herself. Chuck is jaundiced. The doctor said that it could be because the liver was so badly bruised in the wreck, or it could be because of the trauma of the surgery he has had. Either way, we need to pray that the liver heals itself and causes him no more problems. Lessie said she counted his staples on his stomach today. He has 43. 43 people – that seems like a lot to me…lol. this afternoon they told chuck that he can begin eating most everything that he wants. he is happy about that, but he is nervous about eating. He was so sick for so long, when he ate, that he is scared that he will become nauseated.
Jacob Duhe: fairly good news on him. he may get to leave the hospital tomorrow. pray for him because he is so upset over causing the accident that he can’t seem to move on…everytime larry or i go to check on him, he asks us to please tell chuck that he is sorry….it makes me so sad to see him beating himself up for what was truly an accident. He is still facing a long recovery. time

Marsha Bankston

Good News Club (Texas)

Thanks for your prayers. Things went well today despite the fact that one child threw up just before the Bible lesson, the custodian ran the cleaning machine pretty much the entire time I was speaking , and  two of our leaders received parking tickets. The sacrifices we make to share the Gospel! Ha! I do so appreciate your prayers. This is so fun!

Love,

Tricia

Three More Christians Killed in Northern Iraq

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32377

Michael Perez
(September 16, 1918 – February 25, 2010)

A resident of Amite, died at 11:33 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Belle Maison Nursing Home in Hammond. He was born September 16, 1918 in Tickfaw and was 91 years of age. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon Saturday conducted by Fr. Joe Camilleri. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite, LA. He is survived by his sister, Josephine Currier, Amite and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore and Emanuela Perez; 3 sisters, Angelina D’Antoni, Mary Misita and Lena Bravata; 5 brothers, Sam Buccere, Frank Buccere, Henry Perez, Dominick Perez and Anthony Perez.

Pray for the Ricks family as they have services for Maurice today.

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

A LADY WOKE one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed that she had only three hairs on her head…

“Well,” she said, “I think I’ll braid my hair today.”  So she did, and she had a wonderful day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed she had only two hairs on her head.  “Hmmm,” she said, “I think I’ll part my in the middle today.”  So she did, and she had a great day.

The next day, she woke up, looked in the mirror, and noticed that she had only one hair on her head.  “Well,” she said, “I think I’ll wear my hair in a ponytail.”  So she did, and she had a grand day.

The next day, she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that there wasn’t a single hair on her head.  “Yea,” she exclaimed.  “I don’t have to fix my hair today!”

Attitude is everything!  www.housetohouse.com

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true,

whatever things are noble,

whatever things are just,

whatever things are pure,

whatever things are lovely,

whatever things are of good report,

if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy–

meditate on these things.”

Philippians 4:8

Have a great preparation day for Sunday!

Anna Lee

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly

above all that we ask or think,

according to the power that works in us,

to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus

to all generations,

forever and ever.”

~Ephesians 3:20-21~

Three More Christians Killed in Northern Iraq:

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32377

Picture and obituary for Maurice Ricks:

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=540585&fh_id=11426&s_id=646E1B9B8E779782AE5F07FFF65A890D

WATCH OUT FOR LUCILLE

I heard about someone who works in the customer service call center of a national pager company.  He deals with the usual complaints regarding poor pager operation, as well as the occasional crank caller demanding to be paged less often, more often, or by more interesting people.

His favorite call came from a man who repeatedly complained that he keeps being paged by “Lucille.”  He was instructed that he would have to call her and tell her to stop paging him.

“She don’t never leave no number, so I can’t call her back,” he said.

After three such calls, someone thought to ask how he knew it was Lucille if she didn’t leave a number.

“She leaves her name” was the reply.

After establishing that the customer had a numeric-only pager, the light bulb came on.  “How does she spell her name?” the service rep asked.

“L-O-W C-E-L-L”

When things start to bother us, the problem may simply be that we need to get “re-charged”.  Keeping our schedules overbooked, staying busy “doing things”, going here and there — it takes a toll after a while. Before we get stressed out and burned out, we need to learn to take some time to unwind and recharge.  Turn off the radio and the television. Oh, and the computer, too!  Unplug the telephone if you need to, or better yet, get away from the house (without the cell phone).  Spend some quiet time with God in prayer and reflection on His Word.

Notice what Jesus did as he was surrounded by a crowd of people, all demanding a piece of his time:

“Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away.  And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.” (Matthew 14:22-23)

Watch out for Lucille!  Don’t forget to recharge.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Several times this week, I said my life was “busy, but good”.  I know this devotional was meant for me.  Was it meant for you too?

Anna Lee