I have some updates and additions since this morning.
Please pray for all these families. Thank-you so much.
“So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way,
and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly,
and let us run with determination the race that lies before us.”
~Hebrews 12:1b TEV~
Max Brent is still “hanging in there”. Please continue to pray for him. his family, and those caring for him.
Ray Ydarraga spent four days in North Oaks, but is better now. Pray he continues to do well.
Kathy Jo Thompson is home and doing well. Thank God for her successful surgery.
I have my date for the MRI and check-up. It’s May 29th, the day before Jennie leaves for Prague.
Hillsdale Baptist Church will be having a homecoming today. If you ever were a member there, they would love to see you.
Devvotional: Our Daily Bread
Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee
“Knowing God results in every other kind of understanding.”
~Proverbs 9:10 TLB
Jo Ann Clark Watson
(December 21, 1929 – May 3, 2012)
Jo Ann Clark Watson was born December 21, 1929 and passed away at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Promise Hospital of Baton Rouge. She was 82, a native of Gulfport, MS and resident of Amite.
Ms. Jo Ann was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1947. Attended Amite High School and SLU where she was a member of the Kappa Rho Sorority. She retired from the Tangipahoa Parish School Board as their purchasing agent. Member, Secretary & Board of Director of Tangipahoa Parish Teacher Credit Union and also served as Secretary for the Florida Parishes Skeet and Conservation Association.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Melanie Jo Watson Jackson and husband Carle, Melissa Ann Watson Russell and husband Mike; son, James P. “Jay” Watson, Jr. and wife Holly; 4 grandchildren, Wynne Watson Klima and husband Peter, Whitney Watson, James P. Watson, III, Brandon Clark Alessi and wife Rachael; 3 great granddaughters, Adelea Mae Adams, Gracie Roussel and Flora Mae Alessi.
Preceded in death by her husband, James Perkins Watson; parents, Joseph Wyatt and Grace Slade Clark.
Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite, on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Jason Harris officiating. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA.
Family request memorial donations be made to First United Methodist Church, 800 N. Duncan Ave., Amite, LA 70422
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home is located at I-55(Exit#46) and Hwy. 16W. next to Hood Chevrolet and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic & Holiday Inn Express.
David Allen continues to be free of side-effects. Please continue to pray for him.
Velta Morris
Hi Everyone,
I want to share some very good news with you, my friends and family. Today I had a visit with my oncologist regarding the non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that I was diagnosed with a few months ago. I’m so happy to report that my blood work was good and there were no palpable lymph nodes! So, no changes at all! I am so thankful and feel so blessed to have such good news! In about 3 months from now I will have a pet scan to compare with the initial scan that was done back in January.
He told me that the type of cancer I have is very slow-growing and it could be a long time before it manifests symptoms, at which time treatment would begin.
Thank you all for your love, prayers and concern. Please continue!
May God bless you!
Velta
Velta G. Morris
937 East Meadow Dr.
Lancaster, SC 29720
803-285-5168 (H)
803-288-0901 (C)
veltag@comporium.net
My oldest brother Max Brent had a cancerous kidney removed this morning and there were unexpected complications. He had to have a complete blood transfusion and the next 48 hours are critical because of the chane of a stroke. He will be in ICU for at least a week! Please pray for God’s will in this! He will be 77 in June and has had a good life! Thanks, Mary (Criswell)
“I waited patiently for the Lord;
and He inclined to me,
and heard my cry”
~Psalm 40:1~
This is the day Kenneth Birch is scheduled to come home. Pray all goes well so this happens.
Max Brent
My brother is scheduled for surgery at 9 am EDT (this morning) to have a malignant kidney removed! Please add him to your prayer requests! Thank You (Mary Criswell)
From Mrs. Ann Chapman
Amite Baptist Church——- This will be Sunday, July 22 at 6:00 pm. Please get in touch with your family members and have them save this date. Cynthia Clawson is often on the Bill Gaither programs. She has received a Grammy and five Dove Awards. You will be so abundantly blessed. You will never attend a Christian concert and be more inspired. Cynthia is married to Quincy’s nephew, Ragan courtney. If you attended Quincy’s funeral your heard her sing. We are honored to have her come to our church. The concert is free! Ann
Amite Baptist Church
7100 Amite church Road
Denham Springs, LA 70706
225-665-2762
Baptist Press
http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=37754
Devotional
http://www.intouch.org/magazine/daily-devotional
Have a fantastic day!
Anna Lee
“Reverence for God gives a man deep strength;
his children have a place of refuge and security.”
~Proverbs 14:26 TLB~
Kathy Jo Thompson
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kathyjothompson
Andy Taylor has five more weeks of physical therapy. Then, he can return to work. Thank God for Andy’s progress. This recovery has taken the better part of a year. God has been faithful.
Frances Strickland has had her second eye surgery. She’ll be home after some follow-up appointments.
A number of people have fallen lately. Mrs. Anne Hurst was one of the more recent ones. Pray for her as she recovers from her fall.
Mr. J.D. Smith has not been feeling his best and has undergone some tests. Pray for a diagnosis that can be easily treated.
Continue to pray for Mr. Raymond Anthony as he receives treatment for cancer. Pray “Miss” Velma continue to be able to help him daily.
Mr. Kenneth Birch is doing well and will probably get to come home Friday. That’s the third day like he expected. Pray for continued healing at home and for his caregiver.
Mrs. Shirley Frazier needs our continued prayers for her condition and for her daughter, Sherry, who will have surgery in about two weeks.
Thank God for the wonderful rain we received yesterday. Pray flooded areas did not have much damage.
Baptist Press – NOBTS
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37745:
Our Daily Bread
Remember, today is the National Day of Prayer. Join with others in your area to pray, usually at the city hall.
Saturday, East Fork Baptist Church will be having a garage sale to support church missions. Get out to see them early Saturday morning. When you leave there, you can go to Osyka Baptist Church for a pulled pork lunch to benefit the youth. Pickups begin at 11:00. The cost is $7.00.
Make a difference in someone’s life today!
Anna Lee
Larkin Dorris: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris
Kathy Jo Thompson got an okay to come home today. Pray for Kathy Jo and her dad as they travel.
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.”
~Luke 2:52 NIV~
Kathy Jo Thompson is experiencing some pain, but otherwise, her surgery went well. Please continue to pray for her.
Sherry Simpson is back in Nashville waiting for another test tomorrow. She is hurting again. Pray her doctor can correct her problem and take away the pain.
David Allen says he doesn’t feel any differently after beginning his treatment. Pray for him and his family as he goes through treatment.
The obituary for Patty Allison had a mistake. The name of her brother is Danny Hays, not Danny Erwin.
Devotional Thoughts
http://www.holleygerth.com/heart-to-heart-with-holley/category/the-lighter-side
Pray for Jim and Drue Strickland as they celebrate the life of their mother, Evelyn Day Strickland Duplechan. She grew up in Kentwood, but lived in Roseland many years before moving to Georgia for her last years.
I’m looking forward to some rain today. It will help the gardens that have been worked in so much.
Anna Lee
“The righteous cry out,
and the Lord hears,
and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
~Psalm 34:17~
Jadon’s Story
http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/
Alice Bankston
These are Alice Bankston’s arrangements.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 5pm until 9pm at her home.
They live on 1061 just 2.3 miles south of the Wilmer store.
A resident of Amite, she died at her home early Monday, April 30, 2012. She was 56. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 5pm until 9pm at her home. She is survived by her husband, Phil Bankston and her two children, LaShay Bankston and Scott Bankston. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice . Please sign the online guest book at wwwsealefuneral.com.
Devotional Thought
Thursday is National Day of Prayer. Christians will meet at local city halls to pray.
Amite – 11:30
Kentwood – 12:30
Check for the time in your area if you don’t live in these places.
Thanks for praying today. Your prayers mean so much to so many!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 