Month: May 2011

Saturday Evening

Please pray for these two families.

 

Jared Cory Guthrie was born August 26, 1985 and passed away at 3:41 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. He was 25, a native of Hammond and resident of Kentwood.

Cory is survived by his mother and father, Cheryl Blades Guthrie and Clem Guthrie of Kentwood; brother, Casey Guthrie and wife YiYi, Shreveport; maternal grandmother, Shirley Blades. Kentwood; paternal grandmother, Norma Guthrie, Baton Rouge; fiancé, Kierstin York, Covington; nephew, Culum Guthrie; niece, Lily Guthrie; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe C. Guthrie, Sr. and Dick Blades.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, May 23, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Greg Durel and Rev. Russ Kirkland officiating. Interment in Spring Creek Masonic Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

An on-line Guestbook is available at 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.

 

John William “Dub” Morris was born January 11, 1945 and passed away at 10:20 p.m., Friday, May 20, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 66, a native and resident of Amite.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy Walker Morris, Amite; daughter, Rebecca Lynn Morris, Amite; 2 sons, John Ellis Morris and Elizabeth “Beth” McNeese, Amite and James Travis Morris and wife Bobbie, Amite; 2 sisters, Patsy Alford, Amite and Rhonda Richard and husband, Johnnie, Amite; brother, Eddie Morris, Amite; 5 grandchildren, Cole William Morris, Koby Lane Bryant, Dave Bryant, Ben Bryant and Gracelee Morris;

Preceded in death by his parents, Kinzie and Ruby P. Morris; brother Ronnie James Morris.

Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 12:00 noon in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Walter Mixon officiating. Interment in Friendship Cemetery, Amite, LA.

An on-line Guestbook is available at 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.

 

 

Saturday

“It is in Christ that we find out who we are

and what we are living for …

part of the overall purpose he is working out

in everything and everyone.”

~Ephesians 1:11 (MSG)~

Stacey and Pat Scarle (siblings)

Well today is radiation # 19, only 9 more to go. Hopefully they won’t make her go to 30 which would add 2 more sessions. She was better yesterday than earlier in the week. The fatigue is really getting to her and she is beginning to burn. She has been doing pretty good considering what she has been through. She is sick and tired of being sick and tired. She doesn’t feel like doing anything not even watching TV. She has trouble eating but uses supplements as per the Dr. Not the same as a real meal for me but at least its something. Please keep her in your prayers and add Pat as he has vocal cord surgery again on the 25th. Love to you all.

Joanie Scarle

CaringBridge: Macy Gueldner

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

Annie Mae Bridges Breeland
(May 10, 1925 – May 20, 2011)

A resident of Pine Grove, she died on Friday, May 20, 2011 at her home. She was born May 10, 1925 in Tangipahoa and was 86 years of age. Visitation at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Charles Ray. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria McDaniel and her husband, Phillip, Pine Grove; son, Henry “Shot” Breeland, Jr. and his wife, Anna, Clinton; sister, Oma Lee Zachary and her husband, Lester, Hillsdale; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. Breeland, Sr.; parents, William Lee Bridges and Veda Odessa Wall Bridges; brother, Clyde Bridges; 2 sisters, Nina Martin and V. O. Story; granddaughter, Charla Breeland.

 

Baptist Press Stories for May. 20 2011

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IMB, NAMB to cross ‘artificial boundaries’ in reaching cities     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35348

Despite May 21 prediction, no one knows ‘the day or hour,’ scholars say     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35349

DR chaplains’ priority: listen & share Gospel

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35350

Grant Ethridge to be Pastors’ Conf. nominee

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35351

SPORTS: Durant matures in his faith, game

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35352

NEWS BRIEFS: Ky. OKs full-scale Noah’s Ark

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35353

LIFE DIGEST: States continue targeting abortion clinics, funds     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35354

BIBLE STORYING, Article 8: Bringing closure to a Bible Storying opportunity     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35355

FIRST-PERSON: The false teaching of Harold Camping

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35356

FIRST-PERSON: The May 21 phenomenon & a lesson for all Christians     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35357

FIRST-PERSON: Why do people cheat? It’s quite simple

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35358

 

Have a great preparation day for the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world,

I give them a mission in the world.”

~John 17:18 (MSG)~

 

 

Karen Miller’s mother had surgery Monday.   All went well, so she was scheduled to return to her home Thursday.

 

Robbie Lynn Callihan was hospitalized while my computer was not working.  Thankfully, she is home now.

 

Elizabeth Carol New is doing well following eye surgery yesterday.  Keep her in your prayers for a few days.

 

David’s brother, Jimmy Alford, also had eye surgery this week.  This was his second eye to have a cataract removed.  He also did well and is expected to be fine soon.

 

Dr. Council’s 96 year old sister tripped and broke her pelvis.  This will slow her down for a while.  It also caused her to have to postpone a trip to Louisiana from Florida.  Pray for a full recovery for her.

 

My momma, Dot Smith, broke a blood vessel in her hand that caused a large goose egg yesterday while weeding flowers.  She had to make a trip to Hammond to get her hand checked last night.  The doctor said her hard should be much better today.  Please say a prayer for her this morning.

 

I’ve passed the five month anniversary of my shoulder injury and have regained most of the usage of my arm.  Pray with me that I will soon regain full range of motion.  From the beginning, the doctor told me six months, but I had hoped he was wrong.  I suppose he knows more about broken bones than I do!

 

Baptist Press Stories for May. 19 2011

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Rio school shootings spark Baptists’ prayer & outreach     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35334

‘Gender identity’ repeal bill goes to Tenn. gov.; SBC leaders urge him to sign     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35341

Couple leaves stewardship legacy

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35335

Girl’s bake sale yields $3,000 for Haiti

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35336

Embrace Christ, not culture, girls urged

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35339

NEWS BRIEFS: Circumcision ban to be on San Francisco ballot     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35340

SBC DIGEST: DR presents annual awards; Ergun Caner moving to Texas college

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35338

FIRST-PERSON: Marriage is worth protecting     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35337
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THE WISDOM OF FATHERS

Dads, give yourself a point for every one of these you’ve actually said to your kids:

Don’t ask me, ask your mother.  Close the door — were you raised in a barn?  You didn’t beat me — I let you win.  Big boys don’t cry.  Don’t worry, it’s only blood.  Now you listen to ME, Buster!  I’ll play catch after I read the paper.  Coffee will stunt your growth.  A little dirt never hurt anyone, just wipe it off.  Get your elbows off the table.  I told you, keep your eye on the ball.  Who said life was supposed to be fair?  Always say please and thank you — that way, you get more.  If you forget, you’ll be grounded till the end of the world. You call that a haircut?  “Hey” is for horses.  This will hurt me a lot more than it hurts you.  Turn off those lights — do you think I’m made of money?   Don’t give me any of your lip, young lady.  You call that noise “music”?  We’re not lost — I’m just not sure where we are.  No, we’re not there yet.  Shake it off, it’s only pain.  When I was your age, I treated MY father with respect.  As long as you live under my roof, you’ll live by my rules.  I’ll tell you why — because I said so, that’s why!  Do what I say, not what I do.  Sit up straight!  So you think you’re smart , do you? What’s so funny?  Wipe that smile off your face.  If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times.  C’mon, you throw like a girl.  You want something to do?  I’ll give you something to do.  This is your last warning!  What are your intentions with my daughter?  I’d better get a good report, or you better head to Mexico.  I’m not sleeping, I was watching that channel.  What keeps those jeans of yours from falling off?  I’m not just talking to hear my own voice!  Don’t believe everything you hear.  What do you think I am, a bank?  What part of NO don’t you understand?  I don’t care what other fathers are doing — I’m not everybody else’s father! You’re not leaving my house dressed like that!  Hey, did you hear me talking to you? Don’t use that tone with me!  Am I talking to a brick wall?  If I catch you doing that one more time, I’ll….   Act your age.  Wipe your feet!  Don’t make me stop the car!  What did I just get finished telling you?

Some of the things we fathers say are downright embarrassing when we think about it.  But, in our finer moments, it is our intention to give advice that will shape our children into the people God wants them to be.  Though our children don’t believe we can relate to anything that goes on in their lives, we can.  With what we have learned over the years by listening to others and the experience of making wrong decisions, we want to share with our children a wisdom that will keep them on the right path.

“Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding; For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law.  When I was my father’s son, tender and the only one in the sight of my mother, he also taught me, and said to me:  ‘Let your heart retain my words; Keep my commands, and live.  Get wisdom!  Get understanding!  Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.'” (Prov. 4:1-5)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Have a fantastic Friday!

Anna Lee

Thursday – I'm Back!

“For we are … created in Christ Jesus to do good works,

which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

~Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)~


Lightning took out my phone and my computer satellite last week.  I changed servers and am back in operation.  Thanks to all of you who checked with me because you missed The Prayer Link.  David said I had computer withdrawal.  I did!  I think that was the longest I have been without a computer since I first go one.  I hope not to repeat that!

 

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is home from the hospital and doing a little better.  Please continue to pray for “Miss” Annie Bell and Mr. Phillip.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier has been “down” with a back problem for three weeks.  She is not well yet.  Pray for her to feel better soon.  Her doctor’s appointment is still a month away.

Mrs. Mary Womack will be having surgery soon, but first has to see her surgeon. Pray for her as she prepares for surgery.

 

Mrs. Mary Young Miller survived a collision that could have been much worse. Thank God for His watchcare over her.

 

Jadon’s Story

Has it really been a week?

Posted: 14 May 2011 04:52 PM PDT


Sorry I haven’t updated you. I have been busy helping my daddy build a fence this week…LOL I had a really good week. My seizures are staying around 70 a day. We haven’t noticed a huge increase since we weaned steriods. Hey we are still under 100. We were fighting 200 a one time. We are getting there. We stopped the banzel wean at 300 mg. We were trying to get down to 200 but my seizures increased when we lowered the dose to 200mg. We now know that 300mg is the dose I need to be on. We increased my lamictal yesterday. Of course I’m still not on enough of this to know if it is going to work. So far there has been no change, but we were expecting that. I started sneezing a lot today and my nose is running. I really hope I’m not getting sick again. Please pray that this cold will go away soon. We have an appointment with my neurologist on the 24 so I will let you know what they say. I’m leaving you a picture of me on my new wheels. I can go backwards really well. I can move forward, but I go really slow. This is going to be a great therapy toy for me. Thanks you Katie and Coye!! I love it!!!!

A Sunday Happy

Posted: 15 May 2011 06:14 PM PDT

I have learned a new trick. When my mommy puts me in my car seat, I start waving bye bye. I’ve been waving bye bye for a while now, but now I understand that when we get in the car we are going bye bye. I’ve been doing it every time I get in my car seat. I’m just too smart. My family is so proud of me. I keep showing great cognitive skills. I’m also signing eat more and more everyday. I really wish I could find the ER doctor that told us not to expect much. She couldn’t believe that I was sitting up the day she saw me. She really wouldn’t believe what I’m doing now. I would love for her to see me today. As far as my cold, I’m much better today. Pray that I keep getting better. Thanks for praying for me everyone. Your prayers are helping me do the impossible.

CaringBridge: Callie Cole
Chloe Neyland is doing well.  She is getting stronger.  Keep praying for Chloe and her family.
Please continue to pray for my uncle in Roseland and his caregivers as well as my Texas cousins.
Pray for Mr. Wenous Goings who is in a nursing home in Hammond.
Pray for Mark Shaw as he continues to progress.
Donnie Hammons is better and is back at home.  Thank you for praying for him and his family while he was hospitalized.
You are invited out to the cabin tonight at 6:30 for supper, fellowship, a devotional, and a time of prayer.
Pray for VBS in the local churches.  Plans are already underway for great times this summer.  The VBS at FBC, Kentwood will be the first full week of June.  I’ll post dates for other churches as I learn their plans.
Terry Groce Harvey
(February 10, 1938 – May 13, 2011)
A resident of Amite, died on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Tangi Pines Nursing Center in Amite. He was born February 10, 1938 in Monticello, AR and was 73 years of age. He is survived by wife, Shirley Galatas Harvey, Loranger; daughter, Katherine Helen Mixon and her husband, Jon, Amite; granddaughter, Hannah Grace Mixon. Preceded in death by parents, Jessie Stanley Harvey and Ina Mae Groce Harvey; and an infant brother. He was an automobile enthusiast where he loved to race and work on cars. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until religious services at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Warren, AR on Monday at 2 p.m. conducted by Frazer Funeral Home, Warren, AR.
Hortense T. Branch
(June 23, 1914 – May 16, 2011)

A resident of Arcola, died at 12:10 a.m. on Monday, May 16, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born June 23, 1914 in Vicksburg, MS and was 96 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon Thursday, May 19, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Louis Morris and Rev. John Perry. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. Survived by son, Irvin E. “Gene” Branch, Jr., Central, grandchildren, Irvin E. Branch, III and his wife, Dawn, Denver, CO, Michael Franklin Branch, Las Vegas, NV, Kari Celeste Branch, Gonzales, special family friend, Tracy Dreher, Gonzales, Preceded in death by husband, Irvin E. Branch, 2 brothers, Alton V. Taylor and Dan C. Taylor, daughter-in-law, Mollie Robicheaux Branch. The family would like to thank Pam Hollifield and Jonathan and Karen Kemp for their friendship and unselfish care in her time of need as well as Margaret Thompson of Key Home Health for her devoted service.

Mrs. Ierma Jean Hagen
(August 23, 1934 – May 11, 2011)

Mrs Ierma Jean Hagen was born on August 23, 1934 and passed away at 2:50 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 76, a native of Crofton, KY and a resident of Kentwood.

Mrs. Jean is survived by her husband, Rev. Richard D. Hagen, Kentwood; 2 sons, Sidney Hagen and wife Dianne, Piedmont, SC and Timothy H. Hagen, Houston, TX; 5 grandchildren, Heather Rachael Hagen, Benjamin Hagen, Jeremiah Hagen, Nathaniel Hagen and Richard Collin Hagen; sister, Maydowney Barnard and husband Herb, Florence, AL.

Preceded in death by her parents, Herman & Hazel Parker Gladdish; sister, Jacquelyn Markham; brother, Herman Gladdish, Jr.

Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church, Kentwood, on Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, May 16, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Bob Simpson, Rev. Russ Kirkland and Sidney Hagen officiating. Interment in Lewiston Cemetery.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Continue to pray for the many tornado and flood victims.  Thank God for all the volunteers who are giving of themselves to help others in their time of need.  May these difficult times also be times for sharing Jesus!

Thankful to be back!

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

“Declare His glory among the nations,

His wonders among all people.”

~1 Chronicles 16:24~

 


Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell may have a heart procedure today.  Please be in prayer for her, her family, and the doctors.

 

Dell Phillips

Update on my mom. We saw the ortho Tuesday. Her hand does need surgery but he advised against it due to her age. He put her in a cast. If healing goes well she will only have it for about 4 weeks. She is still in alot of pain but it is getting better. Thanks to everyone for your prayers.

Charlene Blades

 

Africa embraced as Fuge camp’s 5-year focus 

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35276


‘SBC Fuge’ opens for Phoenix June 13-15

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35277

TRUSTEES: Church planting to be focus of new NAMB mission statement

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35283

Albright, Millican join NAMB in key roles

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35284

As states debate ‘gay marriage,’ consequences of legalization become clear

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35285

SWBTS holds final graduation at TX church

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35280

Korean Council to celebrate 30th anniv.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35279

Billy Graham in hospital with pneumonia

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35278

NEWS BRIEFS: House panel OKs ban on military ‘gay marriages’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35282

 

 

The first article above is about Fuge camps.  I’m thankful they focused on the Rome of Central and Eastern Europe for the past five years.  Their financial support allowed the ministry to the Roma to reach many for the Lord during this time.  What a great blessing this has been.  As the focus turns to another area, may the ministry to the Roma continue to develop and multiply.  May the work in southern Africa be blessed and increased in the next five years as the focus is no them.

 

Don’t forget to attend Mug ‘n’ Muffin at FBC, Kentwood tomorrow at 10 A.M. tomorrow.  All girls and ladies, no matter your church connection, are invited to attend.

 

Irma Bond Bernadas
(September 22, 1920 – May 10, 2011) 

 

A lifelong resident of Amite, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at MorningStar Assisted Living Home in Lakewood, CO. She was born September 22, 1920 in Fluker and was 90 years of age. She was a graduate of Amite High School and Northwestern University (formally Louisiana State Normal College). For many years, she was the Executive Assistant of the Superintendent of Education under J. F. Corkern, Jack Lanier, and Dewitt Sauls and was also a board member of the Tangipahoa Teachers Credit Union. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Amite. A cherished event in her life was the year she was honored and selected by the City of Amite to reign as the Pearl of the Amite Oyster Festival. She is survived by her son-in-law, Ron McCullough, Golden, CO; grandson, William Ashley McCullough, Golden, CO; brother, Dr. John Russell Bond, New Orleans; 3 nephews, Jonathan Scott Bond and Marc Elliot Bond, New Orleans, John Russell Bond, Jr. Encinitas, CA; niece, Hesterlyn Bond Nakamura, San Francisco, CA. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert L. Ashley; second husband, Hector Emile Bernadas; daughter, Mary Ashley McCullough; parents, Rufus and Molly Mae Russell Bond; brother, Charles Elliott Bond. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 1p.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Foster. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to make a memorial contribution to the First Baptist Church of Amite.

 

Mrs. Ierma Jean Hagen
(August 23, 1934 – May 11, 2011)

Mrs Ierma Jean Hagen was born on August 23, 1934 and passed away at 2:50 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 76, a native of Crofton, KY and a resident of Kentwood.

Mrs. Jean is survived by her husband, Rev. Richard D. Hagen, Kentwood; 2 sons, Sidney Hagen and wife Diane, Powersville, SC and Timothy H. Hagen, Houston, TX; 5 grandchildren, Rachael Hagen, Ben Hagen, Jeremiah Hagen, Nathaniel Hagen and Ricky Hagen; sister, Maedowney Barnard and husband Herb, Florence, AL.

Preceded in death by her parents, Herman & Hazel Parker Gladdish; sister, Jacquelyn Marcum; brother, Herman Gladdish, Jr.

Arrangements will be added later.

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.

THE VALUE OF SERMONS


The following story has been around for quite a while, but continues to make a good point.  It is supposed to have begun with a letter to the editor of “The British Weekly.”

“Dear Sir:

I notice that ministers seem to set a great deal of importance on their sermons and spend a great deal of time in preparing them.  I have been attending services quite regularly for the past thirty years and during that time, if I estimate correctly, I have listened to no less than 3,000 sermons, but, to my consternation, I discover I cannot remember a single one of them.  I wonder if a minister’s time might be more profitably spent on something else? Sincerely….”

That letter triggered an avalanche of angry responses for weeks.  Sermons were castigated and defended, but eventually a single letter closed the debate:

“Dear Sir:

I have been married for 30 years, during that time I have eaten 32,580 meals — mostly of my wife’s cooking. Suddenly, I have discovered that I cannot remember the menu of a single meal. And yet, I have received nourishment from every single one of them. I have the distinct impression that without them, I would have starved to death long ago.  Sincerely….”

There is a great deal of wisdom in that letter.  I have heard countless sermons over my lifetime — many were memorable, many more were not.  The truth is, I can’t even remember everything that I have preached (that’s why God created databases)!  But I know that many of the sermons which I heard have made an impact in my life, and I pray that the sermons I deliver do the same for others.

“And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” (1 Cor. 2:4-5)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

 

Have a fantastic Friday as you remember to pray for these needs and for other needs that are not listed here.  Thanks for praying.

Anna Lee

Wheels 4 JM

Wheels 4 JM

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(JonMichael Williams was injured in a traffic accident in Amite in November.  If you cannot attend, you may still want to contribute to this worthy cause.  Continue to pray for JonMichael and his mother.  He has made good progress, but the “road” ahead is still long.  Your prayers will be so appreciated.)

Sunday, May 15
4:30pm – 8:30pm
Oak Forest Academy 

600 Walnut Street
Amite, Louisiana

 

Dr Gary Martinez and his wife Leslie of Crossroads Youth Ranch, are putting on this event! Our goal is to raise 25,000 Dollars to help with purchase of a wheelchair accessible Van! 

Tickets are 10.00 a person and will include a Kobe Beef Burger, Fries, and a drink!

Music will be provided by Soul Salvage Project, Cornerstone Praise Team, Five and Two, House on the rock Praise Team, and Foundation

Tickets are available in advance at OFA, House on the Rock and First Baptist Church of Amite as well as at the door of the event.

Come be a blessing to this family.

 

Thursday

“But from there you will seek the Lord your God,

and you will find Him

if you seek Him with all your heart

and with all your soul.”

~Deuteronomy 4:29~

 

Marty Simpson

Marty’s surgery went well. He won’t be able to use his hand for a week, except to move his fingers.  We go back in a week to take the brace off.  Marty has to learn to use his left hand for everything.  Thanks for the prayers.
Marty & Gretchen Simpson

 

Mark Shaw is progressing in rehab in Hammond.  Please continue to pray for him and his family.

 

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is hospitalized in Covington and undergoing some tests. Mr. Phillip’s wrist is doing well.  Continue to keep then in your prayers.

 

Add Rev. Billy Graham to your prayer list.  He is hospitalized with pneumonia.  Thank God for a life dedicated to serving Him around the world.

 

David and I saw Mrs. Kathryn Sanders at the funeral home yesterday.  She is doing so well for someone her age who recently broke a him.  Thank God for healing her. Thank God for her faithful caregivers.

Continue to pray for those with shingles which is known to linger for a while before fading away.  Pray for these people to be comfortable in our hot, humid weather.

Don’t forget to pray foe Eddie Muse and his family as they care for him in Kentwood.

 

Baptist Press Stories for May. 11 2011

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‘Send Montreal’ is launched; 99% unchurched in region     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35267

IMB, NAMB presidents discuss ways to ‘penetrate lostness’     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35268

Native people ‘speak their minds’ at summit     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35269

Navy reverses course on ‘gay marriages’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35270

NEWS BRIEFS: Indiana 1st state to ban Planned Parenthood funding     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35271

50 years on job, she’s seen SEBTS grow

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35272

FIRST-PERSON: Presbyterians, homosexuality, & another tragedy in mainline Protestantism

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35273

FIRST-PERSON: J.Crew, pink nails & princess boys     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35274

FROM THE SEMINARIES: stories from NOBTS, SWBTS, MBTS     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35275

 

The obituary below has been updated.

James Norel Martin, age 39, passed away on May 8, 2011 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was born January 12, 1972 in Baton Rouge and spent his early years in Texas and Virginia. He was a resident of Mooresburg, Tennessee where he was the owner of Polymax Inc., a plastics recycling company. He attended Northern Virginia Community College and Old Dominion University. James is survived by his father, Lt. Colonel USAF Retired James Hulon Martin and wife Sky, Vienna, VA; mother, Christelle Polivka, Austin, TX; sister, Olga and husband Edward Pierce, Sterling, VA; three uncles, Royce Martin, Holden, LA, Dennis Martin and wife Pennie, Hebron, IN, and Reggie Martin and wife Cindy, Independence, LA; numerous cousins and extended family.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesssie Lee Martin, Sr., and Juanita “Jody” Jenkins Martin.

Celebration of Life Services will be Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, LA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The University of Tennessee Medical Center Brain and Spine Institute Gift Fund.

http://www.utmedicalcenter.org/cms/Brain+and+Spine+Institute/Make+a+Gift/297.html

Interment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence LA.

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

 

Pass the word about the Mug ‘n’ Muffin meeting Saturday at 10 A.M. at FBC, Kentwood.  All girls and ladies are invited to come and be blessed.

“Count Your Blessings” today!

Anna Lee