Month: March 2011

Monday Addition

Chili’s will donate 10 percent of sales to Jon-Michael Williams’ family Monday

HAMMOND—You can grab a bite to eat and help a local family in need today as Chili’s Restaurant in Hammond hosts “Jon-Michael Williams Day” Monday.

From 11 a.m. until 11 p.m., Chili’s in Hammond will donate 10 percent of all qualifying sales to the Williams family.

To qualify, customers can either bring in one of the JM Day fliers that are available athttp://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150172003975851&set=a.171808765850.157593.160362450850&theater, or just mention Hope for JM Day when you order.

The local restaurant has committed to donating 10 percent of all qualifying purchases to the fund, which will help 18-year-old Jon-Michael Williams with medical expenses after he was hit head-on by a driver just days before Thanksgiving.

Williams, a senior at Hammond High and resident of Tickfaw, has made miraculous progress but still has a way to go before he is fully recovered.

 

Thank you for your continuing prayer for Jon-Michael and his mother, Brenda.

Monday

“All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the Lord,

and all the families of the nations shall worship before You,

for the kingdom is the Lord’s,

and He rules over the nations.”

~Psalm 22:27-28~

 


Callie Cole

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/calliecole

 

Pray for Roger Pittman as he has a heart cath. today.

 

Continue to pray for Mrs. “Bill” Hughes.  She is still at North Oaks.

 

Please continue to pray for my family as we care for my parents at their home.

 

I’ll post an obituary for Mr. Bobby Gill when one becomes available.  In the meantime, please pray for the family.

 

 

Heart to Heart with Holley: On my mind, in my prayers. . . .

I sip my coffee and think of you.

I type these words and think of you.

I do.

And I pray for you too.

I may not have seen your face.

But I know the One who made it.

I may not have heard your voice.

But I know the One who speaks to your heart.

And He LOVES you.

I feel it when I pray for you…this deep, glorious, “that one’s mine and I’ll fight for them” love.

I also feel joy. You delight Him.

Praying for you, praying with you, is one of my favorite things.

I love how God brings our hearts together in the ways that matter most, wherever we are. And whatever you need today, I’m asking Him to give it to you.

 

Let God lead you through this week.  He is the best Guide ever!

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon Later Addition

Pray for Eddie Muse as he is landing at Fernwood today.  He will be staying with family so they can help care for him.  Please pray for Eddie and his family.  They appreciate your prayers.

Don’t forget to pray for Roger Pittman as he has a cauterization tomorrow.

Frankie Gehringer had some problems with medication and was hospitalized, but is back at home.

Momma is being dismissed from North Oaks.  Pray for our family as we continue to care for her at home.

William Bobby Gill, born August 7, 1930, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 1 pm at his home in Kentwood. The family appreciates your prayers at this time.

Margaret Creel

Sunday

“The Lord is far from the wicked,

but He hears the prayer of the righteous.”

~Proverbs 15:29~

“[God’s] peace will guard your hearts and minds

as you live in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 4:7 (NIV)~


Jadon’s Story

I’m so sorry I haven’t posted in so long. I’ve been very busy and I
haven’t had much time for computers. I’m feeling much better but my
seizures aren’t any better. In fact they are more intense:( We don’t
know why. We had blood work done Monday but we still don’t have the
results. We increased my vimpat some more but it hasn’t helped any.
I’m sure we will make some more changes on Monday. We have also
completed the paperwork to try and get a nurse to come watch me while
my mommy works. I stay with my Mimi right now but I’ll need someone to
watch me next year. Please pray that we get this approved. It would
surely make things less stressful. We got my early steps yearly
evaluation back. My lowest scores were in motor and speech but we knew
this. This best news is my social/emotional scores were normal. This
means my alertness and interaction with others is normal. I also show
appropriate emotions to the situation. So that is great news. Last
year I didn’t score very high in this area and this year normal. So we
are very happy about this. I’m a fighter and I will keep fighting this
horrible monster. Don’t forget today is purple day. So wear your
purple for me today. Love you and please continue to pray for me.

 

From James Rimes

Mrs. Fochia Wilson, retired principal at Kentwood
Elementay School, passed away today at her residence.

 

Heart to Heart with Holley

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I say into the phone, “But I feel so weird. Who else does this?” I’ve let my imagination run wild again–comparing myself to other people in my life.

Wise Denise says into the phone, “It’s kind of like being ‘in the world but not of it’. We’re all called to do things that are a little different.”

“Yes,” I ponder, “The world says,‘Everybody’s doing it so you should too.’But it seems like God says, ‘Nobody’s doing it so I need you to.'”

Build an ark.

Lead a nation across a desert.

Become a king instead of a shepherd.

What God calls us to do always seems a bit unlikely and impossible. But we need you to be YOU and to do what only you are called to.

Let’s keep at it.

Keep our heads up.

Keep our hands and hearts open to the One who has more for us than we can even imagine.

Holley, thanks for sharing and for reminding us to keep and hands and hearts open to God.

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Chloe Neyland did well with her heart test.  Doctors will make a joint decision as to what the next step is.

Mr. Harley Kliesch was admitted to North Oaks yesterday as was my momma, Dot Smith.  Please pray for both families.

Mr. J.D. Smith was released from North Oaks yesterday, but doctors still have not determined his problem.  Pray for a diagnosis, so proper treatment can begin.

Mrs. “Bill” Hughes is still at North Oaks.  Please remember her in your prayers.

 

Esther “Annie” Willie Hoosier
(October 22, 1927 – March 25, 2011)

A dedicated wife, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Specialty Long Term Care Hospital in Hammond. She was born October 22, 1927 in Livingston and was 83 years of age. She was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church, a devout Christian and a generous person who loved to meet the needs of others. She is survived by her 2 sons, Normand Patrick Hoosier and his wife, Esperanza, Montpelier and Robert Gilbert Hoosier and his wife, Marie, Patterson; 6 grandchildren, Angel Hoosier Matherne, Jessica Primeaux Cook, Matthew Hoosier, Audry Hoosier Hendry, Melissa Hoosier Liberto and Bridget Hoosier Spears; 8 great-grandchildren, Luke, Rece, and Tate Matherne, Preston, Lawson and Cooper Hendry, Jake Liberto and Nathan Spears; 1 sister, Fay Bishop, Hammond. Preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Gilbert Hoosier; 2 daughters, Carol Primeaux and Mattie Pearl Drago; granddaughter, Amanda Dawn Hoosier; sister, Myrtle Passman; 5 brothers, Russell, Hulos, George, Lindsay and Leroy Willie. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church, Montpelier, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Rusty Durand. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be made to Montpelier Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

 

Pray for the stage construction for the Easter drama to go smoothly and without any accidents today.

Friday

“Devote yourselves to prayer;

stay alert in it with thanksgiving.

At the same time,

pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the message,

to speak the mystery of the Messiah

–for which I am in prison.”

~Colossians 4:2-3, HCSB~

Did you catch all the verbs and all the commands?

 

 

Roger Pittman will be having a heart procedure next Monday.  Start to wrap him in your prayers.

 

Baptist Press Stories for Mar. 24 2011

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Major pro-life legislation sweeping S.D., nation

http:B//www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34906

Stetzer at NAMB: Make church planters heroes among Southern Baptists

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34907

‘Transformational’ retreat aids pastors

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34908

NEWS BRIEFS: David Platt weighs in on Rob Bell controversy; Colo. civil unions advance

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34909

Ethnic leaders share missions summit goal

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34910

National Acteens Panel named by WMU

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34911


WorldCrafts launches new branding & website

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34912


WORLDVIEW: Not later — now

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34913

 

Thank you for praying for the many who have been listed lately.  Your prayers make a difference.  My daddy talks about how sick he was this time last year.  People began praying for him as plans were being made to admit him to the hospital.  Once there, no more fever and no more violent chills that had occurred daily for a while!  Daddy said it was because people had started to pray for him!  Thanks!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday Addition

From Lisa Magee

Mrs. Eva Watts is in North Oaks. She will have gallbladder surgery today.

Bernie Gill will be able to go home today and complete his recovery there.  The family is most appreciative of your prayers.

Mrs. Annie Belle Harrell continue to have problems with dizziness.  Please pray this clears.

Ray Gill had outpatient knee surgery.  Pray for his recovery.

Joan Hagan continues to have heart issues.  She certainly appreciates your prayers.

Mrs. Dorothy Ricks is doing well.  If she continues to do well, she may be back at home before long.

Mrs. Sherry Day has complete her chemotherapy and will now begin radiation. Keep her in your prayers.

Please take time to ready the latest journal entries concerning Callie Cole.  God has brought this young lady a long way.  Pray for her continued progress, especially her efforts to return to school.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/calliecole/journal