Month: May 2012

Saturday Afternoon – Part II

I’m happy to announce that Zach Rhodes, son of Rev. Keith and Lori Rhodes, graduated from Haughton High School today as class valedictorian (Is anyone surprised?  I’m not!) and will be attending NSU is Natchitoches in the fall on a full scholarship majoring in music education and hoping to march in the band playing snare drum.  Thank God for the amazing young man he has always been and pray for him as he goes to the next phase of his education.

Rachel, Zach’s sister, is also a fantastic student.  I’m anxious to see what God has in store for her in a few years.

Thank-you, God, for allowing my family and my church to cross paths with this awesome family.

 

Saturday

“Reverence for the Lord gives confidence and security to a man and his family.”

~Proverbs 14:26 GNB~

Mr. Phillis Harrell’s left hand is finally beginning to improve.  Pray he regains more use of it.  Mrs. Annie Belle Harrell still has such a sweet spirit despite all the trials of her physical body.  Please pray for this wonderful could will will be married 71 years in August.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier looked better yesterday, even though she continues her year-long battle with her back problem.  Pray for continued improvement.

Marsha Bankston is fighting for her life.  Please pray for family and friends as they go through this battle with her.  This is such a change from the Marsha I talked with Tuesday afternoon.

Being a Christian in America has been easy compared to other countries.  Pray for our nation that it will remain a strong Christian nation.  Read how one man’s testimony has influenced many others.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37857

Frances Lambert Hughes
(April 21, 1941 – May 17, 2012)

A resident of Roseland, she died at 10:35 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at her home. She was born April 21, 1941 in Independence and was 71 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland. She is survived by 3 daughters, Brenda Miller, Roseland, Donna Wright and husband, Lloyd, Roseland and Connie Bennett and husband, T.J., St. Helena Parish; 1 sister, Bonnie Johnson and husband, Joe, Gonzales; 1 brother, Billy Lambert and husband, Liz, Ponchatoula; 6 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Chester B. Hughes; son, Jimmy Clinton Hughes; granddaughter, Billi Eyer; brother, Bobby Lambert; 2 sisters, Myrtis Holden and Myrtle Sumrall; parents, Lawrence and Missouri Lambert. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Let the peoples praise You, O God;

let all the peoples praise You.”

~Psalm 67:5~

Mr. Donald Spring had his hip surgery yesterday.  That’s a big step in the right direction for returning home.  Please continue to pray for him and his caregiver, “”Miss” Evelyn.

Pray for Mr. Kenneth Birch as her has a check-up for his back surgery.  Pray for a good report.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional

http://www.holleygerth.com/

Thank God for the beautiful day He is providing us today.  Make the most of it!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Even if good people fall seven times, they will get back up.

But when trouble strikes the wicked, that’s the end of them.”

~Proverbs 24:16 CEV)~

 

 Miss Laura Joiner 

My phone#: 504-908-2456. My # @ the hospital is 504-903-3601/3602.

Mr. Raymond Anthony may get to come home in a few days if he continues to do better.  Please continue your prayers for him and his family.

Sandra Arnold is doing well and should be able to be moved in a few days.  Continue your prayers for her.

Taylor Breland had surgery at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Please keep praying for her and her family.

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell has undergone some tests this week that revealed she has a brain tumor.  She will had surgery Monday at North Oaks to remove the tumor.  Pray for her and for her family.

Mr. J.D. Smith seems to be a little better.  Continue to pray the doctor will be able to adjust his blood flow properly.

Jimmy Schwartz’s root problem has been identified at last.  There are two ways to treat it, so decisions are being made about which treatment he will receive.  Prayers for Jimmy are in order.

100 Days at the Cross (Baptist Press)

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37836

Devotional – Heart to Heart with Holley

http://www.holleygerth.com/

There is a fish fry fundraiser for the children and youth Friday (18th) at the Brown Morris parking lot.  The locally well-known man from south Livingston parish is cooking.   Bule’s Catering is cooking.  Tickets can be purchased at FBC for $8.00.  The number is 229-8111.  Boxes can be picked up from 11 – 1.

Find joy in the midst of all your troubles today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

Mr.Donald (Spring) fell yesterday and broke his hip. He is at North Oaks and waiting on the surgeon to set a time for surgery. Please be in prayer for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Thank you. (Dana Hendry)

Miss Laura Joiner’s surgery went well yesterday.  Continue to pray for her as she recovers and learns to move around on crutches.

David Allen treatment gave him a little more trouble this time, but David is still going strong.  Continue to pray for David and his family.

Wednesday

“Trust in Him at all times, you people;

pour out your heart before Him;

God is a refuge for us.”

~Psalm 62:8

From Mary Criswell

My brother, Max Brent, was discharged from the hospital and returned to the health care/rehab center close to his home in Ohio. He is making progress in his recouperation from the removal of his cancerous kidney!! Prayer are still appreciated! Thanks to all for their concern!

Marsha Bankston is still at Ochsner.  It was easier to stay three days than to make all the trips, plus she gets physical therapy and other benefits.  Please continue to pray for Marsha, Larry, and their boys.

Sandra S. Arnold’s heart procedure went well.  Pray for her as she recovers.

Frances Rae Tate McIntyre’s Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1482295&fh_id=11426

Betty Louise Newcomb Brabham’s Obituary

http://www.mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1482090&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press Article – Touching!

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37829

Baptist Press for Tuesday

http://www.bpnews.net/default.asp

Impact of AAEO

http://www.onmission.com/onmissioncb.aspx?id=8590121497

An American Hero

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/14/marine-commits-final-act-valor-saving-friend-from-plane-wreck/?test=latestnews

Devotional (I hope you take time to read more than just the devotional on this site.)

http://www.elisabethelliot.org/devotional.html

Hatchel count-down = 14 days

Don’t forget to join us at the cabin tomorrow night at 6:30.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

Savana Allen is home.  She still has the flu, but can be at home for her recovery.  Keep her in your prayers.

Jadon’s Story

jadonsisstory.blogspot.com

Another great true story to attest of God’s hand in healing

Mrs. Lillian Brister had a heart transplant and received the heart of a 10 month old boy from Colorado.  Saturday, his parents will be coming here to visit Lillian in her home.  She is doing well.  The little boy’s heart gives her that opportunity.

Isn’t it wonderful what God has allowed the medical world to accomplish!  That’s just three stories, but, oh, what marvelous stories they are, especially for these three families.  Take time to recognize what He has done in your family and your little world.  Then, thank Him!