“And suddenly there was with the angel

a multitude of the heavenly host

praising God and saying, ‘

Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!’”

~Luke 2:13-14, ESV~

Jadon’s Story

Sorry I haven’t updated but I have not been able to get to a computer. I’ve been really busy. Let me go back about a week ago. We were scheduled to go to Boston and we never made it due to the weather. We did get to go to Houston Thursday. We saw the herbologist. She showed us some different massages to do to help stimulate my brain. She also showed my mommy how to use the creams and supplements that she sent. She wants to train my brain to ignore the seizure area. If we can do this, then the seizures will slow down. She showed us a 14 point pressure point routine that helps send messages to my brain. It basically helps the brain to work. We are very impressed with the knowledge that this herbologist has and we believe she can help me get better. While we were in Houston we stayed with Mr. Andy and Mrs. Rhonda Cobb. We were so thankful to get to stay and visit with them. We even had time to go see Santa while we were there. We also got lots of good information from the herbologist. We got home Friday night and left again today. We are now in Boston. We are staying at the Devin Nicole house tonight and our appointment is in the morning. We will see a neurologist, dietitian, and nurse. We are excited about seeing this keto team and we hope they can help me with this diet. Please pray that we have a great appointment tomorrow. Now a quick update on my seizures. My seizures are a little better. I haven’t had any at night in over a week. I’m still having alot during the day. Somewhere between 70-90. So they are better but still way to many. I’m definitely more alert since I started the supplements from the herbologist so that is great news. I’m also almost completely off my keppra. We think the keppra was increasing my seizures. As soon as we lowered it I stopped having seizures at night. So as you can see we have been very busy. Sorry I haven’t update my prayer warriors. I’ll try to do better 🙂 We love all of you and please continue to pray for me!!!

Mr. Burnell Simpson was hit be a vehicle while walking in Amite.  He has been checked out and is okay.  Pray he will recovery quickly and completely.

Ashlyn Neal, daughter of Bruce and Melissa, is recovering from a concussion.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Ramona in Rio

When you think about raising children, you probably don’t think about moving to a dangerous community. But to follow God’s plan for their lives, Eric and Ramona Reese had to be obedient and move to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to work with the urban poor. They minister to people in the “favelas,” or slums where drug dealers, prostitutes and gang members crowd the narrow streets.

In spite of the dangers, the Reeses don’t question God’s call for them to live in Rio. Though many of the places Eric goes are too dangerous to bring the rest of the family (which includes daughters Gloria, 12, and Alicia, 9), God has given them a peace about staying right where they are.

Ramona is a protective mother, of course, and she is grateful for the ways Southern Baptists give to support her family. In addition to providing the condominium where they live, gifts to the Lottie Moon offering pay the $153 per month condo taxes.

“The taxes keep the security guards watching us as we live in the housing condominium. In a city as violent as Rio, safety is a major concern. It is a very strategic place where we live. It enables us to get to the favelas to minister quite fast. It also enables others to visit us easily. I am thankful for our security guards and for Southern Baptists who pay our condo taxes.”

The Reeses are bringing the Gospel to the people who need it the most. When we give to support them and offer their family peace, they have the chance to bring the Prince of Peace to Brazil.

Kenneth Russell (Feltman) McDaniel

December 24, 1964 – December 17, 2010

Kenneth Russell (Feltman) McDaniel passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at 5:45 pm at Baton Rouge General Hospital.  He was a native of Independence, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA.  He was employed at Baton Rouge General Hospital.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Joyce Smith McDaniel, two daughters, Lida Marie McDaniel and Neil Bullock, and Rebecca McDaniel, all of Denham Springs, the lights of his life, grandson, Donovan Bullock and granddaughter, Zoe’ McDaniel.  He is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Shelly Feltman of Ponchatoula, LA, sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Malone Williams, Kentwood, and sister, Kathy Feltman, Baton Rouge, and mother-in-law, Lois Cutrer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert K. McDaniel, Jr. and Evelyn W. McDaniel, 2 infant sons, a sister Byrl McDaniel, and a brother, Bill McDaniel.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 28 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA.

Gladys Young Frazier Lindsey

December 18, 1918 – December 16, 2010

Born December 18, 1918, passed away leaving her love ones on December 16, 2010 at the age of 91 at St. Helena Parish Hospital. She is survived by 4 daughters, Zula Hobgood of Ethel, LA, Murline Welch of Greensburg, LA, Joyce Strahan of Hammond, LA, and Deloris Schroeder of Livingston, 2 sons, R. J. Frazier of Mt. Hermon, LA and Jimmy Lindsey of Springfield, LA, 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 33 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mamie and Richard Young, 2 husbands, Percy Frazier and Clyde Lindsey, a son-in-law, A.E. “Buddy” Hobgood, and granddaughter Ruby Hobgood Fletcher, 3 sisters and 5 brothers. The family would like to express a special appreciation to Dr. A. J. Varnado and the staff of St. Helena Parish Hospital and Nursing Home. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, after 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2010 until religious services at 11 a.m. Monday, December 20, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Day. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee