Month: May 2011

Wednesday

“Then He said to His disciples,

‘The harvest truly is plentiful,

but the laborers are few.

Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest

to send out laborers into His harvest.’”

~Matthew 9:37-38~

 

When people are in need, they seem to be more open to the Gospel.  Between the tornadoes, flooding, sicknesses, deaths, fires, and accidents there seems to be lots of opportunities!

 

Disaster Relief Update

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams are active in several areas across the United States. For an update on current Disaster Relief activities, visit http://www.lbc.org/DR-News/SBDR-Update-May-9-2011

 

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Featured in New York Times

A recent article in the New York Times featured Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers Marteen and Wiley Blankenship. To read the full article visit: 
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/09/us/09baptist.html

 

Mrs. Virgie Mae “Cubie” Bennett Braase
(December 28, 1925 – May 10, 2011)

Mrs. Virgie Mae “Cubie” Bennett Braase was born December 28, 1925 and passed away at 3:25 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. She was 85 and a resident of Roseland.

Mrs. “Cubie” is survived by a daughter, Joyce Emma Henley and husband Ernie, Evant, TX; 2 sons, Lawrence Braase and wife Patricia, Amite and Michael “Mike” Braase and wife Eva, Arcola; sister, Gladys Bennett Burton, Summit, MS; 7 grandchildren, Scott Pittman and wife Kathy, Jeff Pittman and wife Jennifer, Heather B. Accardo and husband Randy, Melissa Henley Erexson and husband Joe, Michael Braase, Jr., Dustin “Dusty” Braase and wife Vicki and Micah Braase; 13 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents; husband, Lawrence Thomas Braase; 5 sisters, Lula Smith, Nellie Golmon, Emilie Miller, Lena Westmoreland and Claire Granger; brother, Homer Bennett.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Mike Foster officiating. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA

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.

 

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

IT’S A FACT that “hurt people hurt people…”

They usually dislike themselves and criticize others in a misguided effort to validate themselves.  If one of these injured souls lobs a criticism grenade in your direction, defuse it with understanding.  Part of considering the source is seeking awareness of what that person may be going through.

One time I was praying during worship, a few moments before preaching.  Eyes closed, focusing on God, I felt someone slip a note into my hand.  I never saw who it was, but the note was marked “Personal.”  I thought to myself, “Someone probably wrote a nice note to encourage me before I preach.”  A warm, loving feeling settled over me as I undfolded the paper.

A moment later, I lost that loving feeling.

Evidently, the note was from a woman who had tried to see me on Friday, my day off.  She took offense at my absence and blasted me with hateful accusations.  This happened literally seconds before I was to stand up to preach.  In that moment, I had a choice.  I could internalize the offense and become demoralized and discouraged.  Or I could ask myself, I wonder what she’s experiencing that caused her to lash out?

I chose compassion over depression.  My heart hurt for her.  I knew that such a disproportionate reaction must indicate deep pain, so I didn’t take her note personally.

Consider the source. And consider the possibility that the jab may have come from an injured heart.  Dismiss it and move on.  If you don’t, you may become the very thing you despise.  Craig Groeschel,Confessions of a Pastor: Adventures in Dropping the Pose and Getting Real with God, 106

“The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and his glory is to overlook a transgression.” Proverbs 19.11

Be loving today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday – Death Notice

The Martin family grew up with me in Roseland.  That would be Colonel James Martin and his brothers.  I got to see James, the father, a couple years ago when he was briefly in town.

James Norel Martin
(Died May 7, 2011)

James Norel Martin passed away on May 7, 2011 at University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was 39, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Mooresburg, Tennessee.

James is survived by his father, Colonel James Hulon Martin and wife Sky, Vienna, VA; 3 uncles, Royce Martin and wife Eunice, Holden, Dennis Martin and wife Pennie, Hebron, IN, and Reggie Martin and wife Cindy, Independence; numerous cousins and extended family. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jessie Lee & Juanita Jenkins “Maw Jody” Martin, Sr.

Celebration of Life Services will be Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Place will be added later next week.

Interment in Colonial Mausoleum.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

 

Tuesday

“In all my prayers for all of you,

I always pray with joy.”

~Philippians 1:4 (NIV)~

 

Continue to pray for the thousands of people whose lives were changed by the tornadoes almost two weeks ago.  Thank God for the thousands of volunteers who are working daily to help locate victims, prepare food, clear debris, coordinate work, provide comfort and spiritual help, etc.  These people are away from their own homes and families because they care about others.  Thank God for them.  Pray for their safely as they minister to others.

Another big concern now is flooding along the Mississippi and its tributaries.  Again, pray for the safety of those in the flooding areas and for those who are helping them in numerous ways.

Ishmel Englo Ballard
(June 18, 1927 – May 9, 2011)

He was born June 18, 1927 and passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 9, 2011. Mr. Ballard was 84 and a native and resident of the Chesbrough Community. He was a retired dairy farmer and served our country during World War II in the U. S. Navy. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sarah Ann Smith Ballard; 2 daughters, Helen Ballard McNabb and husband, Barry, Kentwood and Nellin Ballard Webb and husband, Ronny, Greensburg; 2 sons, Ishmel “David” Ballard, Kentwood and Walter E. Ballard, Kentwood; 1 brother, Paul Ballard, Amite; 1 sister, Audrey Ballard Schexnayder, Kentwood; 9 grandchildren, Bridgette McNabb Hughes and husband, J.D., Beth McNabb Day and husband, Jeff, Brooke McNabb, “Lil” Ronny Webb and wife, Laura, Ballard Webb, Ann D’lyn Webb, Ishalyn Ballard Broussard and husband, Jon, Tarra Ballard and Cally Ballard; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Carrie Ballard; numerous siblings. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Mark Robinson. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough.

 

Women’s/Girls’ Ministry

You are invited to FBC, Kentwood Saturday morning for breakfast muffins, a missions project, special music, and a craft project.  You do not have to be a member of FBC, Kentwood to attend.  Bring a dozen breakfast muffins to share and a mug to drink from Saturday morning.  You will be a blessing to others and get blessed at the same time.  We hope to see you at 10:00 A.M.

 

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday – Another Death

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Elva Simmons Pulliam

(October 16, 1923 – May 8, 2011)

A resident of Amite, she died at 11:05 a.m on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Specialty LTCH of Hammond. She was born October 16, 1923 in Chesbrough, was 87 years of age and a member of Amite Church of Christ over 50 years. She is survived by her daughter, Patsy Frazier; 2 sons, Daine Carlsen and Joey Pulliam; granddaughter, Whitney Wallace and her husband, Landon; 2 great-granddaughters, Graysen and Rowen Wallace, all of Amite; 2 sisters, Ruthie Cazaubon and her husband, Paul, Metairie and Beth Spears, Denham Springs; brother, Joseph Simmons, Metairie; sister-in-law, Marie L. “Jerry” Pulliam, Amite; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude W. Pulliam, Sr.; parents, Jeff and Lessie Carter Simmons; sister, Maxie Hale; 2 brothers, Dorman and Raymond Simmons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Services conducted by Bro. Kenneth Istre. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola.

 

 

 

 

Monday

“Again I say to you that

if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask,

it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.

For where two or three are gathered together in My name,

I am there in the midst of them.”

~Matthew 18:19-20~

 

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
IMB
Monday, May 9, 2011

“God, You have taught me from my youth, and I still proclaim Your wonderful works,” (Psalm 71:17, HCSB).

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, praying with you for university students.

Team Munich writes: “Give thanks to the Lord that a great location has been secured for an English Workshop for university students, which will take place on May 9-13. Please pray for the team that is coming to lead and the students who will participate. Pray that this workshop will open doors for a deeper ministry with students in Munich.”

IMB missionaries lead a university student center for indigenous students in Colombia. This semester, they have the biggest group they have ever had eating in the meal program (51 students) and many of these are new faces in the student center. Also, the Friday night Bible studies have doubled in size. They are storying the Book of John chronologically. Pray that God will continue to draw students to Himself, and pray that current Christians will continue to grow in their faith and witness.

Recent graduates from universities in other countries are often eager to teach English in South Korea. They can gain much experience, make a good salary, save money, or pay on their college loans. Koreans can pay up to $300 a month for extra classes outside the regular school day for young people, especially 15-24 years of age, and future jobs are largely determined by the university they attend. Thus, the pressure is great for Korean students to learn English. Pray for Christian teachers to “catch a vision” of the ministry involved in sharing their faith in Christ through relationships with hundreds of students, as well as a lifestyle that pleases the Lord and is noticed by the lost.

* Please pray for the English Workshop this week in Munich, Germany, asking that God will break down the post-modern barriers and open hearts to Him.

* Intercede for university students who are hungry to learn that they will seek out knowledge that will benefit them not just for a lifetime, but for an eternal lifetime.

* Give praise for God’s wonderful works.

 

Pray for teachers and students as they complete their last days of school.

Enjoy this beautiful day from the Lord.

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

From Annette Hano

For all the sweet Moms in Heaven¸.•*”Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ”*•.
If flowers grow in heaven Lord, then pick a bunch for me ▬▬▬ place them in my Mom’s arms and tell her they’re from me. ▬▬▬ Tell her that I love and miss her, and when she turns to smile, ( ◕‿◕｡) ღ ❤ place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. I love you Mom.♥

Sunday

“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro
throughout the whole earth,
to show Himself strong
on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”
~2 Chronicles 16:9a~

Today, let’s pray for mothers.  We all have/had one.  Most of them sacrificed a lot to raise us and train us to be who we are today.  Mothers are important in our spiritual heritages.  Thank God for wonderful, Christian mothers.
Let’s also pray for graduates who are completing one phase of their life and beginning a new phase.  Pray for them to include God in the planning.
Share some of your Lord’s day with a special mother in your life or a graduate.
Anna Lee