Wednesday

Very early in the morning,

while it was still dark,

Jesus got up,

left the house and went off to a solitary place,

where he prayed.

~Mark 1:35 (NIV)~

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell and Mrs. Faye Price. They both have had doctor appointments this week and are continuing treatment. Your prayers will be appreciated.

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is recovering well following her surgery. Continue to pray for her.

Please pray for Mr. Kenneth Dillon, band director at KHS. He’s in North Oaks.

Update on Callie Jo Burnette:

….She is still on the breathing machine and comotized. They say she is fighting the virus and getting a little better each day, but still in critical condition. Debbie finally left the hospital Saturday to go home and get a bath and a change of clothes. Keep praying for her. Thanks Nessie for sending this out. I believe God will pull her through this, she is young and strong.

Message from Holly Kliesch:

Hello friends! …The address is hollysafricanadventures.blogspot.com.

Thank you for your prayers and support. Right now I’m just getting ready to head to training in Richmond, Va. I leave on Oct. 20. The eight weeks I will spend there can be pretty tiring and busy! But I’m excited to be starting on this big adventure.

God bless,
Holly Kliesch

Alvin N. “Bubbie” Stevens
(September 21, 1951 – October 3, 2008)

Alvin N. “Bubbie” Stevens, Jr., 57 years old, died Friday, October 3, 2008 at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joyce Lamonica Stevens of Independence; his mother, Audrey “Sook” Stevens; his sister, Brenda S. Catalanotto; his niece, Christy Catalanotto; all of Amite; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Rose Lamonica; his sister-in-law, Kathy Lamonica; his uncle and aunt, Sonny and Rosalie Garofalo; cousins Larry, Jody, Todd, Ronnie, Michael, Dusty, Ryan and Fallyn Garofalo and the little cousin on the way who will be his namesake, Wyatt Alvin Garofalo; all of Independence. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin “Pee Wee” Stevens; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stevens; and his maternal grandparents, Desiree and Mary Bass Bennett. Bubbie was a very loving and caring man who was also dearly loved by his entire family. As per his wishes, Bubbie was cremated and no official service was held.

Nathan Hyde
(Died October 6, 2008)

Nathan Hyde passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at M D Anderson Hospital, Houston, TX.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

Debra Johnstone “Debi” Gallagher
(June 16, 1952 – October 4, 2008)

Debra “Debi” Johnstone Gallagher was born on June 16, 1952, and passed away at 9:35PM, Saturday, October 4, 2008 at her daughter’s residence in Greer, SC. She was 56, a native of Bossier City, LA and resident of Crystal Springs, MS. Debi was the daughter of the late Dow & Mildred Johnstone.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Jessica Gallagher Baker, and husband, Trey, Southaven, MS & Whitney Gallagher Coe, and husband, Phil, Greer, SC; a son, James Edward “Jed” Gallagher,II, and wife, Courtney, Amite, LA; a brother, Richard Johnstone, and wife, Donna, Atlanta, GA; former husband, James Edward “Jimmy” Gallagher, Amite, LA.; 2 grandchildren, Caleb & Abbi Baker.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Linda Johnstone Gulledge, and brother-in-law, Kenneth Gulledge.

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, October 11, 2008, from 10:00AM until Religious Services at the Funeral Home Chapel at 12:00 NOON. Interment in the Wilmer Baptist Church Cemetery.

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 Coggins-Gentry Ford

Tonight will be the last night of revival services at FBC, Kentwood. The emphasis tonight is on youth, but all are promised a meaningful service. Six-thirty is the time for the service to begin.

WEDNESDAY WINDOW ON THE WORLD

October 8, 2008

KABYLE BERBERS OF ALGERIA AND FRANCE (kuh-BEEL BER-bers). Friends who have recently returned from vacation in Algeria report that the church they visited is alive, well and growing! Those brothers and sisters preparing for baptism had inscribed their names and their village of origin on a list that was posted at the entrance to the church–testifying that people were coming from the “four corners of Kabylia” to attend. The library was well stocked with Christian materials, and the service was so vital that the Holy Spirit’s presence was almost palpable! Praise God for His faithful answers to your prayers for His church in Algeria. Please continue to persevere in lifting up pastors, believers and seekers, expecting an outpouring of God’s Spirit and growth of His kingdom! http://www.experiencename.com/

MADAGASCAR, INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS. A missionary family drives five hours from where they currently are studying the Malagasy language to get a taste of what life will be like for them when they move to a city near an unreached people group, the Tanala. God called missionaries Jeremy and Angela Newton and their three young boys more than a year ago to share the gospel with Madagascar’s Tanala people group. After the long drive on rough roads, they settle down. They begin to absorb all that they experienced during the day. As they both pray, even the rats prancing around on the hotel ceiling do not mute what they know God is telling them. Watching the sunrise in the early morning, Jeremy and Angela are convicted of their call to work with the Tanala people. They discover that the Tanala live out in the rain forest, not in the city where they originally anticipated living, and that they must go to them. God has convicted them that living in the rain forest among the Tanala tribe may be the best way to show them Jesus. Yes, they know it will be isolated, lonely and rough, but the Newtons are confident that God will provide and bless as they move forward in obedience. Pray for the Newtons as they complete language study, asking that it will be free of distractions and that they will find language partners. Pray for all the “unknowns” that will accompany the move into the area of the Tanala to become known and to be overcome.

KURDS OF IRAN. Please pray for S, a Kurd from the western Iranian city of K. Recently S was taken by the secret police of his country for his evangelistic efforts for the gospel. The authorities have charged him with crimes against his country and against the dominant religion of his country. He has been beaten severely and is suffering greatly from this bad treatment. No one else in his family is a believer. Thus far he has not been allowed visitors, although he has been able to speak a few times on the telephone. Pray that S will be encouraged by the prayers of many brothers and sisters in Christ. Pray that those S whom has evangelized and is discipling will grow stronger in their faith during this time of suffering. Pray that the church among the Kurds of Iran will grow as a result of this situation. doulos@comcast.net; http://centralasia.imb.org/

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Anna Lee