Month: October 2009

Wednesday Evening

From Charlene Blades:

Monica and David Smith’s 2nd son arrived yesterday at 6:29p.m. he weighed 7lbs 11oz.
His name is Jacob “JAKE” Eugene Smith.
Jake and his mom are both doing great.

Pray for Susie Sharkey as she has bones in her pinkie finger fused tomorrow.  Wearing a splint for the next few weeks will be a challenge.  Please for for the fusion process and the weeks to come.

Momma, Dot Smith, had three follow-up appointments this week.  Monday’s appointment was not as good as we hoped, but today’s appointment went well.  Pray for the Friday appointment and for Daddy’s appointment tomorrow.  Keep all of us in your prayers for the appointments and the “little things” of daily life.

David Allen is doing much, much better.  He is even thinking of coming home soon.  Thank you for praying and continuing to pray.

Wednesday

“It shall come to pass that before they call,

I will answer;

and while they are still speaking,

I will hear.”

~Isaiah 65:24~

The three Allen children enjoyed visiting their daddy, David, last night.  What progress David has made!  Pray for continued improvement for David and a new sense of purpose after all he has been through in the last week.  Join the family in thanking God for David’s improvement.

Mr. Oren Davidson is in Kentwood Rehab to receive therapy following another fall.  David and Mr. Oren enjoyed visiting and talking about the past.

Carol Lynn Loving McNabb
(June 6, 1950 – October 20, 2009)

Carol Lynn Loving McNabb, 59 of Kentwood left us at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a native of Killeen, TX.

Carol leaves behind a beloved husband, Clayton Wayne McNabb, Kentwood; son, Christian Kuss and wife, Tina; granddaughter, Rosa Kathryn Kuss; 3 step grandsons, Tyler, Justin, & Casey Proux all of Rome, GA; sister, Betty Braden and brother-in-law, Jim, Kentwood; nephew, James W. Braden & wife, Joey; 2 great nephews, Jacob and Jonah Braden; great niece Johanna Braden all of Longville, LA; niece, Kelly Thorgeson & husband, Rudy, Baton Rouge; nephew, Beau Braden and great niece Alayna Lynne Braden, Kentwood; sister-in-law, Gloria McNabb Gill & husband, Pete; nephew Tristan Gill all of Spring Creek; also numerous friends and former classmates of KHS Class of 1968. She will be sadly missed.

Preceded in death by parents, George D & Louella Gill Loving.

Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, on Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Danny Smith officiating. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Stan Gill, Jr., Tristan Gill, James W. Braden, Beau Braden, Jacob Braden, & Jason Sims. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jonah Braden.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Baptist Press

October 20, 2009

TEXAS–Back on earth, astronaut reflects on trip, faith. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31495

WASHINGTON–Gay hate crimes awaits Senate vote. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31496

SOUTH AFRICA–Ministry reaches out to families ravaged by HIV/AIDS. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31497

NORTH CAROLINA–CP EMPHASIS: ‘The nations came to us.’ http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31498

CALIFORNIA–TRUSTEES: Golden Gate adopts long-range plan. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31499

LOUISIANA–TRUSTEES: New Orleans approves new housing. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31500

KENTUCKY–FIRST PERSON (R. Albert Mohler Jr.): Time to separate church & sports? http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31501

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

IN AUGUST, 1857, CYRUS Field and his company, Atlantic Telegraph, attempted to lay a telegraph cable from England to North America, but the cable broke at twelve thousand feet under the ocean surface and could not be recovered…
During the next nine years, Field and his men made three more unsuccessful attempts.  Finally, in July, 1866, they succeeded in laying hundreds of miles of cable across the Atlantic.

Israel spent almost twenty-one years rebuilding the temple.  The work began in 537 B.C. and was finally completed in 516 B.C.  Israel’s enemies continually stopped the work; one period lasted as long as seventeen years.  People of less perseverence might have given up, but Israel had a deep desire to worship God.
Paul wrote about Christ’s patience, or, more exactly, His perseverance.  We may not understand why the Lord demonstrated patient determination in His humanity, but we are to follow His pattern.

“May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God
and into the patience of Christ.”
2 Thessalonians 3:5
Continue to pray for needs previously mentioned.  Add needs you are aware of.  Feel free to share needs so others can pray too!
Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy,

that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1~

Remember the families in our area who have lost loved ones lately.

Pray for the elderly and those with condition that make them more succeptable to colds, flu, etc.

Caring Bridge Sites:

Baptist Press

October 19, 2009

WASHINGTON–Report details impact of pregnancy centers. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31489

ALABAMA–Auburn men share faith through ‘dry’ tailgating. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31490

WASHINGTON–Huckabee leads GOP field in new poll. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31491

TENNESSEE–LifeWay special needs ministry marks 30 years. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31493

SOUTH CAROLINA–CP EMPHASIS: S.C. small church reaches the world. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31492

TENNESSEE–FIRST-PERSON (Lisa Huddleston): Growing through trials. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31494

Continue to pray for the annual Georgia Barnette Offering for state (Louisiana) missions.

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

MAY I KINDLY ask a few questions for your personal study and reflection…?
How many churches did Jesus promise to build?  Matthew 16:18

Did He say, “I will build a church?”  Did He say, “I will build My churches?”
Since Jesus promised to build HIS church (singular), how can we endorse and authorize religious division today?  We have hundreds of different churches in our country.  Each of them wears a different name.  Each of them promotes a different and often times conflicting doctrine.  Is this what the Lord had in mind when He made His promise?

Is the church the same thing as the body?  Ephesians 1:22, 23

How many bodies did Paul mention?  Ephesians 4:4; cf. Romans 12:4,5; 1
Corinthians 12:20

Since the church and the body are the same thing, and since Christ is the head of the body, how can we teach different, yea even opposing, doctrines?  Does the Head of the body contradict itself?

How many faiths does Paul mention?  Ephesians 4:5

“I do not pray for these alone,
but also for those who will believe in Me through their word;
they they all may be one,
as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You;
that they may be one in Us,
that the world may believe that You sent Me.”
John 17:20, 21
Continue to pray for some of the individuals and families who have been mentioned lately or for some that you know that have needs that were not mentioned.  Then, after you pray, make a phone call, send a card, visit, babysit, cook something, rake a yard, or do something else that is meaningful to that particular family.  You will be blessed as you minister to others.
Anna Lee

Monday

“Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost

those who come to God through Him,

since He always lives to make intercession for them.”

~Hebrews 7:25, NKJV~

Pray for Theresa Flores as she has a transplant as Ochsner in New Orleans this morning.

Pray for Stanley Reland who has had a mild heart attack.

David Allen is much better.  He’s even back on the internet!  Don’t stop praying yet.

Joellon Reagan Godwin
(November 19, 1939 – October 17, 2009)

Joellon Reagan Godwin was born on November 19, 1939 and passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 69 and a resident of Kentwood.

Joellon is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Godwin, Kentwood; 5 daughters, Cathy G. Brooks & husband George, Kentwood, Judy Petty & husband, Dale, Jumpertown, MS, Monteen G. Castella & husband, Bennie Ray, Kentwood, Lisa G. Grice & husband, Tommy, Kentwood, and Kathy “Big Kathy” Godwin, Perry, FL; 3 sons, John A. Knight, Jr. & wife, Mary, Nettleton, MS, William “Billy” Godwin & wife, Sandra, Corinth, MS and William “Big Billy” Godwin, Brooksville, FL; 2 sisters, Sharon Stevens & husband, Tommy, Kentwood and Diane Stewart & husband, Don,Greensburg; 2 brothers, Rev. Chester Reagan & wife Dixie, Arkansas and Ronald Reagan & wife Gaya, Robert; grandchildren, Angela Miller, David Anthony, Laura McGuff, Ashley Bergeron, Benji Castella, Jennifer Castella, Rebel James, Jeremy Godwin, Justin Godwin, Felicia Godwin, Bennie Gilley, Jr., Amy, Brian, & Matthew; 25 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Benjamin & Ellie Hicks Reagan; a son, Steven Godwin; a sister, Mary Martinson; 2 brothers, Jerry Reagan and Chris Reagan; and a grandson, Ronald Hemphill.

Visitation will be at Kentwood Assembly of God on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. William Hyde officiating. Interment in the Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

Norma A. Gregot Day
(January 20, 1937 – October 17, 2009)

Died on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Earl K. Long Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA. She was born Jan. 20, 1937 to F. G. and Ruby Gregot. She was a native of Kentwood and resident of Zachary. Survived by son, Frederick C. Day and his wife, Michele, Omaha, NE; a sister Shirley G. Lane, Kentwood, LA.; and a niece. Preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Gloria Mae Gregot and her grandparents.

Troy Neal Taylor
(February 18, 1939 – October 18, 2009)


Died at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was a native of Little Rock, AR and a resident of Independence, LA. Age 80 years. He was a Retired 1st Sergeant of the U. S. Marine Corps and a Veteran of Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Alice Zamora Taylor, Independence; 2 sons, Troy Taylor and his wife, Chris, Gonzales and Terry Taylor, Tybee Island, GA; 3 grandchildren, Troy, Kelsey and Karin. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Delta Taylor; sister, Jo Ann Rogers; brother, John Taylor, Jr. Arrangements are incomplete at this time with McKneely Funeral Home, Amite.

Dr. Landrum Salley said he and his family still have many fine memories of Kentwood.    They continue to serve the Lord in Nashville.  Remember to thank God for their service in Kentwood and your memories of those sixteen years.

Adjust

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A GOOD FRIEND of mine’s personal statement on Facebook says, “Don’t let your eyes adjust to the dark…”

He gives no explanation or elaboration, and for his friends who are unfamiliar with the Bible, the message probably makes no sense. When I first read it, I assumed it was some inside joke between him and another friend. But knowing the kind of person he is, it occurred to me that he was talking about spiritual, not physical, darkness. In fact, his words effectively summarize what Jesus said in Matthew 6:22-23.

God created our physical eyes to easily adjust to dark surroundings, but He never intended for our souls to adapt to the darkness of sin and its effects. To His dismay, however, too many of His children find spiritual darkness normal, and some even find it quite comfortable. Is this true of you or me? Have our spiritual eyes adjusted to darkness when:

  • Sin saturates the shows or movies we watch, the things we read, or the websites we visit?
  • We see others hurting or suffering and yet feel no compassion for them?
  • We misuse our mouths with bad language, gossip, harsh criticism, or other cruelty?

The world is often a dark place, and its shadows can easily creep into our lives and overwhelm us. But God’s light will always eliminate the darkness of sin and as His lights, we can even make this world a brighter place. “For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” ( Ephesians 5:8). Blaine Kelly

“The eye is the lamp of the body.

So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light,

but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness.

If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!”

Matthew 6:22-23 ESV

Posted by Mike Benson

Have a wonderful day and a great week!

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

I made the same mistake twice.  It is Mrs. Nadine COUNCIL who has nicely recovered from her hip surgery and completed physical therapy.  Sometimes my fingers seem to go one way and my mind another way.

David Allen is doing better today.  Please continue to pray for him, his family, and the medical staff caring for him.

Mrs. Faye Price continues to be at North Oaks, but is improving.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

Sunday

Caring Bridge

Anchor

IN 1874, PRISCILLA OWENS found herself dwelling on the imagery of the anchor…

The obvious need for stability in life and her own faith in Christ led her to write:

Will you anchor hold in the
storms of life,

When the clouds unfold their
wings of strife?

When the strong tides life, and
the cables strain,

Will your anchor drift, or firm
remain?

We have an anchor that keeps
the soul

Steadfast and sure while the
billows roll,

Fastened to the Rock
which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep
in the Savior’s love.

The song provides a meditation on the theological truth that our faith in Christ provides a steady foundation for all the changes, joys and troubles of life. And that is one of the most important functions of our music–to cause us to dwell on the truths of God’s word.

Martin Luther declared he didn’t care who wrote the theology books so long as he could write the songs. He knew that people will sing and remember songs and ingest theology naturally. The theology of our songs is important. We must be sure that our worship music reflects the true teaching and accurate knowledge of God. (Chris Stinnett)

“Let the word of Christ dwell in your richly

as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom,

and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs

with gratitude in your hearts to God.”

~ Col. 3:16 NIV~

Posted by Mike Benson

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday – Hymn of the Day

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/f/wafwhij.htm

I highly recommend you go to this site and listen to how the music might have sounded at the time the hymn was written.

What A Friend We Have in Jesus

What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.

Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.

Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens bear
May we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright unclouded there will be no need for prayer
Rapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there.

Prayer: It Jesus if not your “friend”, ask someone how He can be your best friend and more.  If He is you “friend”, take time to thank him and to visit with him.

Saturday

“Finally, brethren, pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,

just as it is with you.”

~2 Thessalonians 3:1

Please pray for Billy Wilkinson of Fluker.  He has just been released from the hospital.

Sites to check this morning:

October 16, 2009

CANARY ISLANDS–For Canary Islands Muslims, love is missing ingredient. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31480

MAINE–ELECTION 09: Maine set for historic ‘gay marriage’ vote. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31481

WASHINGTON–LIFE DIGEST: 40 Days for Life sees lives saved. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31482

TENNESSEE–CP EMPHASIS: Concert tour promotes missions strategy. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31483

CANARY ISLANDS–Island’s restlessness is their challenge. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31484

CANARY ISLANDS–‘What’s a Bible?’ the girl asked. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31485

CANARY ISLANDS–Missionary’s prayer for Mahmouda. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31486

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Kelly Boggs): Guess who’s close-minded? http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31487

GEORGIA–FIRST-PERSON (Gerald Harris): A strong home front is essential. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31488

KOMpray

His first time at church

A young man left his country of Sri Lanka to earn money and help his family back home.  Sri Lanka is a large island nation near India. It is one of the countries that was hit by the huge storm in 2004—the tsunami. Most of the people are Buddhist and don’t know Jesus as Savior.

This young man became a lifeguard at a resort then met some Christians.  He went to their house church meeting—it was the first time he had ever been to church.  The Christians found him a Bible and the JESUS film in his language.

Now we need to pray that he will want to watch the video and read God’s Word.  Pray that he will learn that Jesus can provide for all his needs.

Prayer Requests from Missionary Kids

Please pray for my grandparents.  My mom’s dad is sick with a lung disease called emphysema. My dad’s dad and his brother both just had surgery.  My dad’s mom tore a muscle. My dogs: I miss them and they’re probably very sad.  Thanks for your prayers. PRISCILA, age 12 (American peoples)

My people group is 90% muslin (Muslim).  Every time I try to witness, they turn their head and walk away.  So please pray for my family and I. ALISON, age 12 ½  (Southeast Asian peoples)

Please help people the people I know in my country to Believe Jesus.  The culture can be dirty but it’s GREAT. Please help me know more about you too.  Jacob, age 8 (Northern African and Middle Eastern peoples)

There is a girl in my class that is coming to youth group please pray that she will come to know the Lord and learn more about Him and His Word.  Thank God for her coming to youth.  There is a boy in my class that I have been trying to get to come to youth but he always has excuses.  Please pray that he will come and know Him and learn more about Him.  MEREDITH, age 13 (Sub-Saharan African peoples)

Please help my family have a safe trip on Saturday to a new place.  AN, age 6 (Southeast Asian peoples)

I go to a boarding school in one country and my parents are in another country.  So please pray that I’ll keep my focus on God only and also help my parents somehow.  STEPHEN, age 15 (East Asian peoples)

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

I’VE NEVER READ the sotry of a great man without finding that at one time or another in that man’s life he went through days of hurt, and it was the molding influence of the hurt that made the man what he was…

It’s a great principle for life, it’s the heart of a champion.  Bob Richards, “The
Heart of a Champion,”  42
“Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.”
James 1:3
Thank-you to those who have shown concern for my family during in the recent weeks.  That means so much to all of us!
Anna Lee