Wednesday

“In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence,

And his children will have refuge.”

~Proverbs 14:26, NASB~

Many places in our area are flooding. In addition we have tornado warnings all over. Please pray for people to be safe. Thank God for those who are out in this weather helping others.

The OFA students who were hurt in a wreck seem to be doing better following their surgeries. Continue to pray for them and their families.

CaringBridge: Kathy Jo Thompson

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

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer: Day 4

Tom and Marla Polak

952 N Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1032

Website: www.baptistcenterindy.com

Tom’s Birthday: January 26

Marla’s Birthday: April 1

Tom’s Hometown: Syracuse, New York

Marla’s Hometown: Overbrook, Kansas

Children: Hannah, Rachel, Caleb, Moriah, Joel

Hobbies: Golf, woodworking, reading, museums

Favorite Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 4:13

When you see a person in need, think of the Polaks in Indiana! Tom is the director of Metro Baptist Center in Indianapolis and pastor of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, which meets at the center. The ministry shares the love of Jesus by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and families.

Their story in words and in video

http://www.onmission.com/polak/

Opal McElveen Williams
(July 3, 1939 – March 7, 2011)

A resident of Greensburg, she died at 4:25 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011 at her home. She was born July 3, 1939 in Mt. Hermon and was 71 years of age. She retired from the Bank of Greensburg and was a member of Grangeville Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Williams, Greensburg; daughter, Jackie Williams, Greensburg; 2 grandchildren, April Boyd Eaton, Hammond and Jason Boyd and wife, Brittany, Clinton; step-father, R. J. Frazier, Mt. Hermon; 3 brothers, Dale McElveen and wife, Annie Ruth, Leroy McElveen and wife, Emelda, and Sidney Frazier, all of Mt. Hermon; 4 sisters, Jo Duncan and husband, Murry Jo, Ann Baker, all of Mt. Hermon, Ruth Horning and husband, Stanley and Debbie Frazier, all of Franklinton; sister-in-law, Betty Madere and husband, Karl, Baton Rouge, brother-in-law, Ronald Schilling, Mt. Hermon; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son, Andy Williams; mother, Iona Mae Frazier; father, Houston McElveen; 2 sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Schilling and Faye Morgan; brother-in-law, Ronnie Baker; 2 nephews, Robbie McElveen and Dewey Morgan. The family would like to thank her special care givers, Doris Woodard and Sherrie Neely. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Mark Robinson, Rev. Joe Baugh and Bro. Leroy McElveen. Interment Grangeville Cemetery, Grangeville. Pallbearers will be Joey Duncan, Ellis Eaton, Earl Gill, Jeff Schilling, Scott Schilling and Aaron Wood.

Thank God for this day, but be safe!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

Continue to pray for Margaret Huber and her family.

From Dwayne Wilson: Update of Pat Smith

Here’s an update on Pat’s condition from his wife, Stefanie. I’ll probably not post updates as often since we now seem to be out of the critical stages and beginning a long recovery process. Please do keep him in your prayers.

“Hi,

Have not had a chance to update today. Pat seemed a little clearer today. Could see improvements as the day went on. They got speech therapy and physical therapy in there with him today. They will work with him everyday. That is good. I think that will allow him to get better progress.

They did a CT scan today that came back clear, so no major strokes and no major brain bleeding. Praise! The neurologist does want to do an MRI to get a finer detailed brain scan later this week.

Pat has some definite deficits at this point. Right now, they are saying it is not uncommon for someone in his position with the tons of trauma. If you visited with him in the days before the surgery, I would say that he is much worse off than how he was then. Just being frank. He could almost fool you into being normal back then if you didn’t stay too long. Now, you will immediately see issues. It’s too soon to be “worried” about it. It’s a one day at a time type deal. Neurologist believes that therapy will help tremendously. She can’t say what will be permanent, so in my mind, she has left the door open for prayer to work powerfully and we should boldly ask for full recovery at this point.

What was the sermon two weeks ago…”peace over worry”. That is where I am at. I am at peace and happy to see progress.

Communication / Visitors:
I get lots of texts, calls, and voicemails. Often I am missing them and ignoring them. With Pat more awake, it is pretty busy back there now and I don’t like to talk on my phone back in his room. I do text some back there. Just know that I may not be getting back with you soon.
No visitors back to see Pat right now. He is getting worn out from all of the docs and therapists. I can’t add people and conversations on top of that. I enjoy you visiting with me in the waiting room, but know that I seem to be back there with Pat a lot more. So, I am sorry if I miss out on your visit, but have a nice chat with other GATEway folks. ;-) I am NOT saying “don’t come”, but just saying “Don’t get upset if you don’t get to visit with me or Pat.”

Prayer Requests:
1. That we will see progress each day and be satisfied with the pace. That Pat will understand his therapists and do what they ask.

2. That we will have competent, confident nurses. I did not have that on Monday’s day shift. It makes a difference.

3. Pat did have a fever today, so there is some concern of infection. Fever was lower tonight, but does not mean that infection is clear. Pray that infection will be cleared/cured. Pray that antibiotics will help cover him and protect him. Pray that he does not have a reaction to antibiotics (he had one last week). They literally opened him in the ICU room when all of the Thursday drama went down (thankfully!), so there has been question about effects of that and infection. But, this fever could be from lots of things. Let’s just pray that it is nothing serious and antibiotics will kill it.

4. Pat was “throwing PVCs” today. It is something about his heart and the timing of valves, etc. It is not the kind of thing that they jump up and down about, but they are keeping an eye on it. He showed low on magnesium, so they gave him some, but I am not sure that it changed situation. Cardiologist can give certain things for it, but said that those meds are toxic. So, he tries to avoid them if possible. Kind of a technical prayer request, but some of you med people out there know what is going on. I would say that we pray that it clears up on its own without the “toxic” meds.

5. Pray that timelines will get a little clearer for me. I have no indication about the future, other than “prepare for the long haul”. I think even doctors are just taking it day by day.

Thank you for your continued prayers.

Love,
Stefani”

Lida Marie Wall Abernathy

September 29, 1937 – March 7, 2011

Lida Abernathy passed away at home early Monday morning.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Alon L. Wall and Dorothy B. Wall, a brother Sidney Wall and a nephew Jubal W. Wall.

She is survived by her husband John B. Abernathy, sons Todd Abernathy and his wife Tracy, John Ford, daughters Jessica Loveday and her husband Bill, Melissa A. Louk and her husband Russell, three grandsons, two granddaughters, one granddaughter-in-law, three great grandsons, a brother Dutton Wall and his wife Karen, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

She graduated from Amite High and Southeastern Louisiana University, taught at Southeastern Lab School and Hammond State School and retired in 1993.

She was a member of Springfield Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years.

As she generously donated her body to science, a Memorial Service will be held in her honor Friday, March 11, 2011, at Springfield Baptist Church from 4pm to 7pm with visitation from 4pm to 6:30pm and a Memorial Service from 6:30pm to 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics, North Oaks Hospice, Springfield First Baptist Church or a favorite charity.

Thank you to North Oaks Hospice!

A Very Special Thank You to Dad for his love and devotion and taking such excellent care of our Mother.

Tuesday

“Now he who plants and he who waters are one,

and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

For we are God’s fellow workers.”

~1 Corinthians 3:8-9a~

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering: Day 3

Paulette and Greg DeHart

3797 Etna Drive
Snellville, GA 30039

Website: www.literacymissions.org

Paulette’s Birthday: October 15

Greg’s Birthday: February 24

Paulette’s Hometown: Pleasanton, California

Greg’s Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina

Children: Jessica, Emily

Pets: Dog: Sadie; 5 cats: She-coon-G, Pinkie, Boots, Patch, Booger

Hobbies: Gardening, reading, ballet

Favorite Bible verses: Ezekiel 33:11; John 15:5

When you see a book or newspaper, think of the DeHarts in Georgia! Paulette shares the love of Jesus with others as she teaches English to people from other countries and teaches adults how to read and write.

Watch the video and read her story: Love in another language

http://www.onmission.com/dehart/

Updated Prayer Concerns (March 2011):

Pray for three new students who have received the Lord in the last few weeks to grow in maturity in Christ
Pray for the individual ESL ministries to be more creative in advertising their ministries to help more people learn English and share the Good News with them.

Jadon’s Story: Still Sick 😦

I’m still not feeling good today. I woke up with 103 fever but it hasn’t gone above 102.5 since then. My pediatrician ordered some blood work to make sure it was a virus. So yes I have a virus on top of the sinus infection. She said I should start feeling better tomorrow. I sure hope so and mommy does too. Mommy says she thinks I am because my seizures have been better today. Still not good but better than the last couple of days. If I could just get better maybe we could try to get some more control over the seizures. We are so tired of watching me have seizures everyday. I will let you know how I feel tomorrow. Everybody have a great mardi gras.

Mary Prescott sent word that Bernie Gill had a massive heart attack. Pray for Bernie and his family.

Mary and Boots Prescott are progressing in their recovery from surgeries. Keep them in your prayers.

Mrs. Ann Chapman sent an email saying her brother John’s wife passed away. I’m looking for the obituary for Lida Wall Abernanthy. When I find one, I’ll post it. According to “Miss” Ann, Lida has a number of relatives in Spring Creek.

I don’t do Mardi Gras, but I will pray for safety for those who do. Please add your prayers too.

Count your blessings today!

Anna Lee

Midday Monday

Pray for the seniors from Oak Forest that were involved in a wreck this morning. Several are having surgery this afternoon.

A well-known and beloved former priest at St. Helena Catholic Church passed away while vacationing in Australia. Father Fred Youngs, who served St. Helena Catholic from 1991 – 1995 will be greatly missed by many around this area.

Annie Louise Hurst “Aunt Easy” Miller
(January 20, 1926 – March 6, 2011)

A retired employee from The State of Louisiana. She was 85, a resident and native of Greensburg, La. She died Sunday, March 6, 2011 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home. Graveside services will be at Red Bluff Baptist Church, 1532 Red Bluff Church Road, Greensburg, La on Thursday, March 10, at 2 p.m. conducted by Bro. Joe Day. Survived by her daughter, Phyllis and husband, Travis Beebe; son, James D. Miller, Jr. and wife, Karen; sister, Eunice Gill; brother, Ray Hurst and wife, Ruby. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Angela Primeaux; Catherine Mason and her husband, Gary; and James D. Miller, III and wife, Kim; also great-grandchildren, Jesse and Connor Miller; Katie and Darrell Burris. Preceded in death by her husband, James D. Miller, Sr.; two brothers, Kennon and Leo Hurst, one sister, Margie Hurst. The family would like to thank to the staff at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home for their loving care they provided to Mama while she was there. Also a special thanks to Generations Hospice of Denham Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Red Bluff Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Monday

But God untied the death ropes and raised him up.

Death was no match for him.

~Acts 2:24 (MSG)~

Jadon’s Story: I’m Still Sick 😦

I’m still not feeling good. I’ve been running a high fever since Friday. I had to go back to the pediatrician yesterday. They said my antibiotic wasn’t working so they put me on another one. I’m still running a high fever. We are hoping this antibiotic starts working soon. My seizures have also been pretty intense. We don’t know if the increase in banzel has helped or not. We will have to wait until I get better to see. So things are not to great for me right now. Please pray that I get to feeling better soon!!!!

TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB
MARCH 7, 2011

“God shall bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.” (Psalm 67:7)

WORLD LEADERS. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for President Gjorge Ivanov of Macedonia (southeastern Europe, north of Greece).

PAKISTAN. On March 2, the Minorities Minister in the Government of Pakistan, Shahbaz Bhatti, was assassinated. Why? Bhatti was a Christian who openly opposed the national blasphemy law that carries a death sentence for anyone who insults Islam. Opponents like him were standing up for the injustices that this law has created for the minority Christian population in Pakistan. Persecution of Christians, who make up an estimated 1.5 percent of Pakistan’s 185 million population, is definitely on the rise in the country, and local believing families, churches, pastors and ministries fear for their legal protection and their lives. Bhatti, just four months before his death, was filmed giving his testimony of faith in Christ and his willingness to die for His cause. This video is now being disseminated by international news agencies and the Internet. Please pray for more fearless Christian leaders, more intercessors, and more harvest workers to be stirred and called through Bhatti’s tragic death. Pray also Philippians 1:28 (NKJV) for the Christians in Pakistan: “(Don’t be) . . . terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God.”http://southasianpeoples.imb.org/

NORTHERN AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN PEOPLES. Some have died in northern Africa and the Middle East because they desire changes to be made in their nations. Pray that the families of those who have been killed will be comforted. Ask that they will hear about the One who died for them so that all may have eternal life. Pray that believers will come forth and comfort those who mourn, and that they will minister to those who are suffering, giving a “cup of cold water” in Jesus’ name.

EUROPEAN PEOPLES. Pray for IMB representatives and Baptist leadership from Ukraine and Romania as they meet together in Prague on March 8 and 9 to discuss increased awareness of unengaged people groups in their countries, as well as the equipping and sending of national missionaries. While both Romania and Ukraine already have church members serving cross-culturally, ask the Lord to grant them a vision for gathering greater support from local churches to support their national missionaries.

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA (VIN-took). Missionaries Ron and Lisa Jones recently returned to Windhoek after a short stateside assignment and will be applying to renew their work permit this month. For a number of years prior to the Joneses’ arrival in Namibia in 2008, work permits for our personnel desiring to enter the country were denied. But by the grace of God, and as a result of much prayer, the Joneses were granted a two-year work permit that will expire this month. Therefore, they are asking you to intercede once more on their behalf. Pray that the Lord will have His will in this matter. Ron is currently teaching at the local seminary and is looking forward to beginning to train pastors in the local township. Lisa is currently involved in women’s and children’s ministries, and the door has just been opened for her to partner with a Christian organization in Windhoek in the area of counseling as well as training nationals. Both Ron and Lisa feel that the Lord called them to Windhoek in order to use them in equipping and empowering Namibians to do the work of the church. Thus, they are trusting that once again they will find favor in the eyes of those in authority to continue doing just that!reunionron@hotmail.com

Studying Phillipians 1 in Sunday School this morning, and we were giving thanks for those who are serving our Lord on mission fields around the world. Then we opened the bulletin and found the flyer for “Week of Prayer for North American Missions”, and I decided to send you a note of encouragement and thanksgiving for your service to God, and let you know that you will be in my prayers. Jean Blankenship

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Doug and Brenda Lee

PO Box 816
North Platte, NE 69103-0816

Website: www.oregontrailbaptist.com

Doug’s Birthday: December 19

Brenda’s Birthday: June 8

Doug’s Hometown: Valentine, Nebraska

Brenda’s Hometown: Prudy, Missouri

Children: Andrew, Adam

Hobbies: Camping, walking, reading

Favorite Bible verse: John 3:16-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 3:5-6

Watch a video and read his story: Harvest in the Heartland

http://www.onmission.com/onmissionpb.aspx?pageid=8589998273

Did you notice the moon last night? It looked like a big smile!

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

Pray for Mrs. Fern Brennan. Her daughter, Kara Brennan, passed away. That’s three deaths (sister, husband, and daughter) in ten months for “Miss” Fern. Please keep her in your prayers.

We may need to pray for Glenda Womack Harrell. She had a grandson (Slade Easton Womack, son of Scott and Kristi) and a great granddaughter (Briston Lee Antoon, daughter of John and Kirstie) born the same day, Friday, and both coming home today! This would be a lot of excitement for anyone!

Sunday

My dear children, you come from God and belong to God.

You have already won a big victory over those false teachers,

for the Spirit in you is far stronger than anything in the world.

~1 John 4:4 (MSG)~

Today, let’s pray for our families. I think many families have heartbreak for one reason or another. Let’s pray for our own families and the families of others.

Annie Armstron Easter Offering

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Chuy and Maria Avila

3404 Morelos Drive
Laredo, Texas 78046

Chuy’s Birthday: May 31

Maria’s Birthday: April 13

Hometown: Juarez, Mexico

Children: Claudia, Javier, Rafael, Lidia

Hobbies: Reading, witnessing, collecting eagle figurines and coffee mugs

Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 40:31

When you see a sombrero, think of the Avilas in Texas! Chuy is a church planter missionary in Laredo. He helps churches in the area work together to share the gospel. He also helps start new churches for people groups like cowboys and Hispanics.

Planting churches, family by family

By Mickey Noah

Chuey and his family live and serve in Laredo, Texas.

Use the link below to read Chuy’s story and to watch a video.

http://www.onmission.com/avila/

May you be blessed as you worship God today!

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

From Dwayne Wilson

Here’s the latest update on my friend Pat Smith from his wife, Stefani. Pat has an 89 Mustang GT that he tinkers with, so the last statement will be a discouragement to him when he comes around.

“Not a lot of new info tonight. Pat is still sedated, but stable. Nurse reports that they may remove some tubes tonight. An EEG was done today while he was sedated, but techs don’t say anything. Neurologist has to read that. If she did, I did not hear about it. Surgeon and cardiologist are discussing taking the balloon pump out tomorrow. He is currently on 1:2 ratio for that pump (for you medical people out there). His oxygen levels are staying in the 90s (which is good), but he is receiving 70% oxygen which is pretty high. I would think they need to see that come down a lot before they try to remove breathing tube. They are a little happier with his blood pressure tonight. I kind of expect them to take sedation off sometime tomorrow to run some tests, see how he responds to commands. I have seen him open his eyes some, but I’ve been telling him to relax. Please pray that he will follow the commands well. We met a new doc today (eletrophysiologist) who said that he will install a pacemaker with defibrillator about one or two days before Pat is ready to come home. Did you know that you can’t work around a running car engine when you have one of those??”

Thanks again for the prayers.

Saturday

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,

for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

~Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV)~

Update on Johnnie Smith

Johnnie smith has been home sceen last sunday and doing good. Thanks to all or friends and family for there prayers and calls.

Jadon’s Story: The Past Couple of Days

My neurologist called first thing Wednesday morning. She didn’t want to increase my vimpat. She wanted to increase my banzel. So that’s what we did. The past two days haven’t been the best for me. Yesterday my mommy had to come home from work. I was crying, having seizures, and just miserable. We went to the pediatrician and I have a nasal and throat infection. She put me on antibiotics. She also gave me a cream to help my rash that I just can’t seem to get rid of. My seizures have not been good either. I’m having about 80 a day. I have done a little better this afternoon. My mommy has only seen about 10 small spasms. I’ve also been saying da da da all afternoon. So hopefully I will get to feeling better and my seizures will go down. I will keep you update. I love you and please continue to pray for me.

Baptist Press News

http://www.bpnews.net/

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2.10
Mike Benson, Editor

THE KEY WORD is through…

God promises you will get through the waters of grief, the river of sorrow, the furnace of pain. Somehow you will get through. What you experience today will not last forever.

One encouragement here is God knows who you are. He is your Creator, and he calls you by name (Isaiah 43.1). You are His, and He will take care of His own. In time of sorrow you feel unimportant and unknown. God knows you, and you are important to him.

God also knows where you are. He knows when you’re fighting the current of the river of sorrow, when you’re walking through the firey furnace of suffering. Others may not know what you’re experiencing. One the outside you may have everyone believing you’re fine. But inside you’re about to drown. God knows — and He is there for you.

When Daniel’s three friends were thrown into the furance, the king watched (Daniel 3.22-26). And what he saw amazed him: the men were not harmed, and a fourth person was with them in the furnace.

God knows how you feel: alone, afraid, uncertain about the future, isolated, maybe rejected. God made you with your emotions, and he knows how they can overwhelm and control you. God will never condemn you for the way you feel. Tell him how it feels — He will listen.

God knows what you need. You need someone to share the pain, to walk through this long valley with you. He promises His presence. He also promises His love. God gave you His Son to conquer death and give hope.

Live on promises, not on explanations. Even if God explained by your loved one died, the answer wouldn’t end the heartbreak or quench the questions. Instead of explanations, God gives promises, which keep you moving ahead, giving hope and new strength.

You’ll get through your grief. It won’t end today or next month. But there is an end. Just face today. Tomorrow will take care of itself. Don’t burn today’s energies on tomorrow’s problems that aren’t here yet.

You’re going to make it through. David W. Wiersbe, “Going Through,” Gone But Not Lost, 77-78

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;

and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.

When you walk through the fire,

you shall not be burned,

nor shall the flame scorch you.”

Isaiah 43.2

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Week of Prayer

North American Missions Emphasis 2011 “Start Here”

“When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest’” (Matthew 9:36-38, HCSB).

Spiritual awakening and revival will never come to our families, churches, communities, continent or world without it first coming to our individual hearts. Even Christians strong in their faith and the expression of it in word and deed need times of renewal and reflection on where God has brought them and where He is leading them to go. We need renewal. We need revival. We need to experience afresh God’s power and presence in our lives. We need His eyes to see, His hears to hear, His heart to love, His hands to touch, and His mind to engage people where they are and lead them to Him. Only then can we move out toward others with evangelistic passion and purpose.

To “Start Here” is to look inward at ourselves. It is to examine our hearts, our thoughts, and our actions. It is to discover the strengths and weaknesses of our faith. The mirror that reflects our inward condition is God’s Word. We must respond to God’s desire for us to explore His Word, listen to His voice, and invite His Spirit to move in our lives so we can freely and sacrificially give ourselves to His Kingdom work as we live out the Great Commission task.

“Start Here” is to also see those around us with God’s eyes and to respond to what we see with His hands of love and His heart of compassion and His message of Truth and salvation.

The landscape of lives that make up North America will never be fully cultivated and harvested without God first touching Christians’ hearts to see the field and discover their personal roles in fulfilling the Great Commission. Christians must see the crowds and not be overwhelmed by the vastness of the needs. They must “start here” – with one person, with one prayer. Those that have discovered God’s abiding presence, even in the midst of fear, inspire and motivate us to join them in having passion and compassion that reaches from one’s heart all the way around the world – knowing sometimes the world is as close as the person right beside you.

Southern Baptist North American missionaries are a key element in the task of fulfilling the Great Commission, but the call is for everyone’s involvement. As we support this great missionary force through prayer, through financial support, and through going to serve alongside them, we must recognize that their task is ours as well. They serve in hard places with dedication and perseverance, but they need our active participation.Missionaries first fall on their knees in prayer before standing up and moving into the field on their feet. They are role models in being fully used by God to bring the gospel to all people. They trust the Holy Spirit to move in the lives of people and rest assured that God has called them to be both faithful and fruitful. They know the joy of seeing transformation come as a new follower of Jesus starts here with simple faith and trust.

This year, will you commit to “start here” by re-examining your heart to discover His will and way for your life as you live out the Great Commission call? What transformation do you need to witness? How will you respond?

To learn more about the North American Missions Emphasis, which includes the Week of Prayer and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, visit http://www.anniearmstrong.com.

Don’t let the rain bring discouragement to the day!

Anna Lee

Friday Afternoon

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Slade Easton Womack

Thank God for his arrival.

Mrs. Iris Russell Bel

Mrs. Iris Russell Bel was born on September 17, 1929 and passed away at 6:05 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2011 at Cannon Hospice, Jefferson, LA. She is 81, a native of Roseland and a resident of Franklin, LA.

Mrs. Iris is survived by 2 daughters, Becky B. Robichaux and husband Mike, Franklin, LA and Suzanne B. Taylor and husband Philip, Belle Chasse; 3 grandchildren, Philip Taylor and wife Nancy, Mobile, Al, Tempi T. Nepveaux and husband Sonny, Gretna and Shane M. Robichaux and wife Heather, Houma; 3 great grandchildren, Trinity Robichaux, Madison Taylor and Matthew Taylor; a sister, Mary Lyle R. Ellzey, Amite; 3 brothers, Kirk Russell and wife Louise, Roseland, Morris Russell and wife Irene, Jackson, and Connie Russell, Amite; sister-in-law, Linda Russell, Amite and a devoted friend, Anna Hanagriff, Franklin.

Preceded in death by parents, Olaf and Edith Springs Russell; husband, Francis X. “Hank” Bel, Sr.; son, Francis X. Bel, Jr.; 2 sisters, Ontie R. Gredesky and Clarice Toney.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, March 7, 2011 from 12:00 Noon until Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Deacon Mike Agnello officiating. Interment in Amite Mulberry 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 Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’ Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.