VBS went very well this morning. It takes lots of work and organization to make things run so smoothly. Thank Judy Fowler when you see her.
Mrs. Mary Womack’s surgery went well this morning. The good news is that the tumor was benign. Thank God for the good report.
“Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion!
Declare His deeds among the people.”
~Psalm 9:11~
CaringBridge: Logan Watts
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts
Henry McKenzie continues to improve and to regain his strength. Please continue to pray for him.
Mrs. Mary Womack will have surgery this morning at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington. Please be in prayer for her.
Tom Brister will have triple bypass surgery on the 22nd. Prayers will be greatly appreciated.
VBS begins today! What a great week we are expecting!
May this Monday be great in every way!
Anna Lee
Now you belong to him …
in order that you might be useful in the service of God.
~Romans 7:4 (TEV)~
CaringBridge: Logan Watts
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts
Theople Hurst, Mike Nason, and Bobbye Magee have lost a brother-in-law. The funeral will be tomorrow in northern Mississippi. Please pray for them as they travel. Keep the whole family in your prayers.
| Elizabeth Aline Wallace (March 17, 1956 – June 2, 2011) Elizabeth Aline Wallace was born March 17, 1956 and passed away at 12:28 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2011 at University Hospital, New Orleans. She was 55, a native of Independence and a resident of Amite. She is survived by her husband Larry Wallace, Amite; 2 sons, Larry Wallace, II and wife Danielle, Amite & Robert Sanders, Albany; 2 daughters, Christy Lynn Sharp and husband Danny, Amite & Bridget Wallace, Baton Rouge; 3 brothers, Bert Sanders, Zachary, Jerry Sanders, Zachary & Dan Sanders, Monroe; sister, Patricia Dixon, Greensburg; 9 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Preceded in death by parents, John and Cora Spencer Sanders and a son. Private Services will be held at a later date. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
WAIT
Likely, you have even tried a flavor or two of it down through the years. However, you may not know the story behind this beloved product. Jell-O was discovered by a man named Pearl Wait over one hundred years ago. Although Wait was a construction worker by trade, he dabbled in medicines in his spare time and sold his remedies door to door. In the midst of mixing medicines, Wait got the idea of mixing fruit flavoring with granulated gelatin; and, the wiggly, wonderful product that we know and love was born. For two years, Wait eagerly peddled his product door-to-door. However, sales were surprisingly slow. Discouraged, Wait sold the rights to his product to a neighbor, Orator Woodward, for $450. Within eight short years, Woodward turned a $450 investment into a $1 million dollar business. Today, 1.1 million boxes of Jell-O are sold each day. Although Wait made an amazing discovery, someone else reaped the rewards of it. Ironically, Wait just couldn’t wait. What about us? Can we wait? As Christians, we have certainly made an amazing discovery. We have found the truth. However, we must hold it fast ( 2 Timothy 1.13). We must not sell it for any price ( Proverbs 23.23). If we sell the wonderful truth that we have found, we will live to regret it. It will cost us and our descendants greatly. If we sell the truth, we will lose far more than Pearl Wait and his descendants ever did. After all, the value of Jell-O is nothing in comparison with the value of the soul ( Matthew 16.26). Please don’t sell out! Hold on to the truth that you have found! One day, you will be glad that you did. Wade Webster, “Wait Just Couldn’t Wait,” The Searcher, Southaven church of Christ, May 29, 2011 KneEmail: “Wait on the LORD, and keep His way, and He shall exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you shall it.” Psalm 37.34 Posted by Mike Benson at June 2, 2011 12:32 PM |
Have a great Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee
I forgot to post that Kevin and Sally Pledger Withers are the proud parents of Eli who weighed 10 lb 4 oz when he was born Wednesday. Both mother and baby are doing well. Pray for this family that has now grown to three.
Your attitude must be like my own,
for I, the Messiah, did not come to be served,
but to serve and to give my life.
~Matthew 20:28 (LB)~
Stacey Scarle
Stacey had her last radiation today. Thank God that part is over. Next phase is the oral chemo which shouldn’t be too bad. Now she is burned pretty bad and has several blisters. She should start healing soon. Thanks for your prayers, thoughts, cards and calls they have really been appreciated. Please keep her in your prayers. as she still has a way to go. Love to you all. Joan
Jadan’s Story
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Posted: 03 Jun 2011 01:01 PM PDT Things are not looking to great for me. I’m still having alot of seizures. The only change is the intensity of them. They are going to give me the steroid tonight and tomorrow morning. If they haven’t decreased by then we will be coming home a day early. So there you go another medicine that did not work. I don’t know what to do anymore. We are so tired of watching me have seizures everyday of my life. I guess we have to be thankful for the progress I’m making and pray that I will continue to develop. Maybe one day we will have some control of these horrible things. Our next step in my journey is to go to Boston at the end of the month. By that time I will be on enough lamictal to know if it is working. We will then wean vimpat and start vagabatrin when we get back. This is the medicine that can effect my eyes. I really didn’t want to try this medicine but it is only fair to try it for a month and see if it will help. Please pray for me and my family!!!
 CaringBridge: Logan Watts
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Maggie Lee Henson’s mother’s “Faith”
http://jinnyhenson.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/my-faith-story-from-spring-assembly/
Heart to Heart with Holley
Have a great day of preparation for the Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee
“The Lord has heard my supplication;
the Lord will receive my prayer.”
~Psalm 6:9~
Pray for Mike Kelsey. He’s in North Oaks after suffering a heart attack. As you pray for Mike, please pray for his family.
CaringBridge: Logan Watts
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts/journal
Heart to Heart with Holley: There’s more to the story…
The news drifts to my ears from the television, pops up on my screen, comes across the radio.
Tragedy.
Hurt.
I lay in bed that night and pray, “Lord, I don’t understand.”
And it seems I hear a whisper…”The headlines aren’t the whole story.”
Oh.
I think of the hard “headlines” in my life.
I consider how if someone only saw that they might shake their head and only say, “Poor girl.” But I’ve also learned firsthand what it’s like to be surrounded by grace, walked through the rain, even suprised by joy.
God is the Author of life.
With Him, there is always hope.
There is always redemption.
There is always more to the story.
Always more to your story.
All the way to The End…and beyond.
Vacation Bible Schools
FBC, Amite
June 6-9
8:30-12:00
FBC, Kentwood
June 6-10
8:30-12:30
Be a blessing to someone to day. Look for an opportunity to tell someone about Jesus!
Anna Lee
Jadon’t Story
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Posted: 01 Jun 2011 05:32 PM PDT   Today has definitely been a long day. We got to the ER at 8:30 this morning. My neurologist came and wrote all my orders as soon as she knew we where here. That was the easy part. They then came to do my IV. Well of course they couldn’t get it. I don’t know why some people have so much trouble and others can just get it the first time with no problems. They were finally able to get it and I was so worn out from screaming, I feel asleep. I slept in the ER for 3 hours. We finally were able to go to our room after waiting 4 1/2 hours. The hospital is full so we had to wait for someone to leave. I got my first dose of steroids in the ER. It’s too early to tell if it is working but my seizures have not been as intense this afternoon. I will get my 2nd dose tonight. My neurologist said we might see a difference after the 2nd dose but it may take longer before we notice a change. I promise to keep you all updated. I have been very fussy but I did smile some today. The first picture is of me playing on the mat in my room. The second is of me looking out the hospital window. Thanks for praying for me and please continue to pray. I love my prayer warriors. You help me and my family so much!!!  |
| James “Jim” Clifford Dixon (April 22, 1941 – June 2, 2011) Dixon, James “Jim” Clifford, died peacefully at his home in Fluker, LA on Thursday, June 2, 2011 after a prolonged battle with cancer and heart disease. Jim was born April 22, 1941 in Birmingham, AL as the only child of Jack and Lillian Dixon. He grew up in Houston, TX and was graduated from Smiley High School. Jim attended Rice University where he played saxophone in the Rice band. He transferred and was graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in chemical engineering in 1964. Upon graduation, he accepted a job with Mobil Oil and moved to Baton Rouge. Thereafter, Jim was accepted into LSU Paul M. Hebert School of Law and was graduated in 1973 with a juris doctorate. After graduation, Jim worked as an attorney for the State of Louisiana, Department of Public Safety, Office of Legal Affairs and maintained a private law practice. In 2004, Jim retired from the public sector and moved to Fluker, Louisiana with his new wife, Gwynette Kent Dixon. Jim was an active member of the Baton Rouge Audubon and Amite Kiwanis Clubs where he held numerous offices. He was a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church for 30 years and later an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Amite. Jim loved golf and LSU baseball and football. For many years he had his own plane and loved flying and taking his children with him. He is survived by his wife, Gwynette Kent Dixon, his two sons, James Clifford Dixon, Jr., wife, Tonya of New Roads, and Christopher Edward Dixon, wife, Beth of Baton Rouge, and his daughter, Kendall Elizabeth Dixon of Nashville, TN; six grandchildren, Jack, Bailey, Hannah, Piper, Cannon and Anna Katherine; two stepsons, David W. Carley, wife, Murphy, Kevin W. Carley, wife, Susan; five step grandchildren, Cameron, Houston, Ross, Evelyn and Jack. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home at 110 E. Factory Street, Amite, LA on Sunday June 5, 2011 from 6 PM until 9 PM. Further visitation will be at First United Methodist Church at 800 N. Duncan Avenue, Amite, LA from 9 AM until services at 11 AM on Monday June 6, 2011. Services will be conducted by the Reverend Brady Whitton. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the First United Methodist Church of Amite building fund.
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Debi Bales asked for prayer for Ann Trosper who just learned she has cancer of the vocal cords. Please join Debi in praying for Ann.
Louisiana Disaster Relief Fund
When disasters strike, many people have a desire to help financially. The LBC Disaster Relief Fund is one method by which you can help. When you give to the Louisiana Disaster Relief Fund, all the funds received are used to directly help those in need. Operating expenses are supported by other budgets so you can be confident your funds are reaching the areas it is needed most.
To learn more about the LBC Disaster Relief Fund and its current disbursements visit: www.LBC.org/DRFund
Stacey Scarle
Stacey has one radiation treatment today and the LAST one tomorrow!
Joan Scarle
Logan Watts
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts/journal
| Elizabeth Aline Wallace (March 17, 1956 – June 2, 2011) Elizabeth Aline Wallace was born March 17, 1956 and passed away at 12:28 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2011 at University Hospital, New Orleans. She was 55, a native of Independence and a resident of Amite. She is survived by her husband Larry Wallace, Amite; 2 sons, Larry Wallace, II and wife Danielle, Amite & Robert Sanders, Albany; 2 daughters, Christy Lynn Sharp and husband Danny, Amite & Bridget Wallace, Baton Rouge; 3 brothers, Bert Sanders, Zachary, Jerry Sanders, Zachary & Dan Sanders, Monroe; sister, Patricia Dixon, Greensburg; 9 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Preceded in death by parents, John and Cora Spencer Sanders and a son. Private Services will be held at a later date. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
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Arland Ray “Lil Cat Man” Hurst was born May 1, 1935 and passed away at 2:38 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Baton Rouge General Hospital-Bluebonnet, Baton Rouge, LA. He was 76, a native of St. Helena Parish and a lifelong resident of Greensburg.
Mr. Ray was a retired electrician at LA State Hospital at Jackson.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruby S. Hurst, Greensburg; sister Eunice Gill, Greensburg; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by parents, McKinley and Lucy Hurst; brothers, Kennon Hurst and Leo Hurst; sisters, Louise Miller and Margie Hurst.
Visitation at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, on Friday, June 3. 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Bro. Joe Day officiating. Interment in Red Bluff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Red Bluff Baptist Church, 1532 Red Bluff Church Road, Greensburg, LA 70441.
The family would like to thank Dr. Varnado, the staff of St. Helena Parish Hospital, Dr. Boyd Helm and Baton Rouge General Hospital-Bluebonnet Cardiac Department for their loving care.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
Marie “Bi Bi” Michelli Cumpston
(May 6, 1934 – June 2, 2011)
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A resident of Amite, LA, died at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Belle Maison Nursing Home in Hammond, LA in the presence of her daughters. She was born May 6, 1934 in New Orleans, LA and was 77 years of age and was a retired cook from Westside Middle School in Amite. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday. Services conducted by Fr. Joe Camilleri. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. Survived by 3 daughters, Diane Murphy and her husband, Mike, Amite, Sandra Passman, Amite, and Brenda Limerick, Greenville, NC, 1 sister, Sarah Mandella, Independence, 4 grandchildren, Michael Charles Passman, Jolene Murphy, Brandi Ardillo, and Lisa Passman Pardue, and 10 Great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Charles L. “Chuck” Cumpston, grandson, Brad Ardillo, parents, Joe and Laura Oddo Michelli, and an Infant sister. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
Jim Dixon
Jim died around 10:45 AM today. McKneely Funeral Home of Amite will handle the service. I will fill you in on details as soon as possible.
Thanks for your prayers,
Gwynette (Kent Carley Dixon)
“Give us today our daily bread.”
~Matthew 6:11 NIV~
Sheriff hosts blood drive for Jon-Michael Williams
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office will be holding a blood drive for Jon Michael Williams and his mother on June 28, 2011.
Jon Michael was critically injured in a head on collision on November 22, 2010, in Amite, LA. Jon Michael is continuing to recover and needs our support.
To donate blood, please email panepintod@tpso.org to schedule a time that will work best for you.
The drive will be held on JUNE 28, 2011, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm here at the Hammond Sub-Station.
Appointments can be made every 15 minutes.
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CaringBridge: Logan Watts
Please pray for this young man and his family.
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Continue to pray for Eddie Muse and his family as they care for him in Kentwood.
Tom Brister sees his surgeon today and gets the date of his heart surgery. Pray for him and his family as they go through this time.
Mrs. Mary Womack has her surgery scheduled for Monday morning at St. Tammany. Please pray for her.
Mr. Frankie Gehringer‘s knee is continuing to improve. Thank God for the progress he has made.
Continue to pray for Mrs. Shirley Frazier as she deals with her back problems.
Pray for Rene Deck as she has a pain management appointment scheduled for today.
Pray for Edith Williams, a new resident of Kentwood, as she is also have back problems at this time.
Pray for our area of the state. We have flooding and a drought at the same time. Pray for those whose lives are so affected by these conditions.
Pray for Betty Allen. She’s at Kentwood Manor where she has resided for a number of recent years. Pray for her family.
Continue to remember Henry McKenzie in your prayers. He has another appointment tomorrow.
You will find some interesting articles at Baptist Press BPNews.net) and at Baptist Message (http://www.baptistmessage.com/).
Have a terrific Thursday!
Anna Lee
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