Tuesday

We who are strong in the faith

ought to help the weak

in order to build them up in the faith.

~Romans 15:1~

From Caleb Estay’s grandmother, Annette

I’m just getting home and settling in. Caleb Landon Estay made his arrival at 10:43 a.m. Weighing 6lbs, 3 oz. 19 in long. He’s absolutely gorgeous, of course I think he looks like Landon. He will be having surgery about 12 noon tomorrow to repair the mylemeningocele. Thanks to everyone for your prayers, it means so much to me.

Caleb is in NICU at the hospital where Annette works! Keep praying.

Pray for Mr. Cete Dillon. He’s not feeling his best.

Butch Reviere has more tests this week and next week and then meets with his doctor on Friday. Keep him on your prayer list.

Pray for Bert Newton of Roseland. He’s having an angiogram today.

Pray for Mr. Joe and “Miss” Othelle Williams. They are both pretty well homebound. Thank God they have a son who is able to stay with them and care for them.

Mrs. Della McDaniel continues to improve. Keep her on your prayer list a little longer.

Chuck Pittman is thankful for your prayers and continues to covet them.

Kathy Jo Thompson of Amite had to have surgery at Bethesda, Maryland. Read her CaringBridge journal to get an update. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kathyjothompson

William “Gene” Cox, Sr.
(August 25, 1941 – November 30, 2009)

William “Gene” Cox, Sr. was born on August 25, 1941 and passed away at 11:45 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2009 at his residence in Walker, LA. He was 68 and native of Antlers, OK.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N and Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and the new Hood Automotive.

Mary “Claire” Doize Capdeville
(December 8, 1918 – November 26, 2009)

Mrs. Mary “Claire” Doize Capdeville, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2009 passed away at the age of 90, at the Gallatin Health Care Home in Tennessee. A native of New Orleans, she lived in Amite, LA and Bethpage, TN. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold “Ace” Capdeville and her son, Harold “Rocky” Capdeville, II. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Diann Brunet and Mary Eliza “Beth” Strahan, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a sister, Doris “Dot” Thompson of Amite, and a loving family and devoted friends. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 1 p.m. on Wednesday until religious services at 2 p.m Wednesday. Services conducted by Deacon Michael Agnello of St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, LA. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA.

Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day Three

Lezghi people of the Caucasuses

Fear of the supernatural is part of daily life for the Lezghi people, who make their homes in the Caucasus Mountains of Central Asia and Eastern Europe.

Though they profess to be Muslim, nearly all Lezghi wear amulets or charms to ward off evil spirits; broken teapots hung from homes and thorns hung from vehicles’ rearview mirrors serve the same purpose. Holy places called pirs (pronounced peers) provide Lezghis a place to offer sacrifices and consult witch doctors to garner favor with spirits.

Most of the more than 650,000 Lezghis have never heard the Gospel. Southern Baptist workers Carl and Amy Stroller (names changed), from Wake Forest, N.C., are working to change that.

But progress is slow and there are few workers. Carl and Amy have served among the Lezghi for more than 10 years and seen little results. But that doesn’t stop them from sharing.

Today the Strollers are busy nurturing a Lezghi church they helped start and are looking for new opportunities to tell others about Jesus. Despite the challenges they face, they remain faithful to the task.

“The biggest hardship working with the Lezghi is their overall resistance to the Gospel,” Carl says. “We thought these people only needed to hear about Jesus and they would start coming to faith. Their eyes have truly been blinded.”

Pray
Pray that God will open the hearts of the Lezghi and protect the Strollers from discouragement.

Baptist Press

November 30, 2009

VIRGINIA–IMB reports 500,000 baptisms in 2008. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31778

VIRGINIA–Missionaries see first fruits. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31779

WASHINGTON–Critics: Dom. partners bill undermines marriage. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31780

CANADA–Canadian church of 50 makes film. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31783

ALABAMA–Churches sponsor film, bring it to local theaters. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31781

WASHINGTON–Man conscious during 23-year ‘coma.’ http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31782

CALIFORNIA–FIRST-PERSON (David Jeremiah): Your faith, on trial. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31784

Dena Potts Simmons has asked our help with a project called Brown Bags and Jesus (http://www.brownbagsandjesus.com/). Her son, David, is collecting new and used blankets, hats, and gloves for the homeless who live under the Claiborne bridge in New Orleans. The items will be given out on Christmas Eve. If you want to help please bring me the items you have. I will pass them along to her.

We have all heard about the homeless who live under the bridge. I checked out the site and hope you do too. Then, gather up the items you wish to contribute.

This could be one of the most meaningful gifts you will give this year! Don’t miss this opportunity.

Thanks for your many prayers today!

Anna Lee