Month: September 2012

Wednesday

“(God our Savior) desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

~1 Timothy 2:4~

Nikki Newell is doing better after a medicine change.  Please continue to pray for this young lady.

Velta Morris’ first round of treatment went well.  Continue to keep her in your prayers.

Say special prayers for Andy Taylor today and tomorrow as he has lengthy evaluations of his right hand which will possible lead to surgery.

The Senior Adult Revival was very good yesterday.  The congregational singing of hymn was beautiful.  Today’s meeting is at New Sharon which is in the Husser community located south of highway 16 east of Amite.  If you go, you surely will be blessed.

Disaster Relief efforts still underway

Disaster Relief efforts are still underway in Southern Louisiana. As of Sept. 10, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers — responding to Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana and Mississippi — have prepared almost 153,000 meals, completed 150 chainsaw and mud-out jobs, attached plastic roof sheeting on at least 125 homes, provided more than 3,800 showers and laundry loads, made more than 2,500 Gospel presentations and ministry contacts, and recorded five professions of faith. Please continue to pray for individuals and churches affected as well as for the wisdom and endurance of the Disaster Relief workers.  If you would like to contribute to the LBC Disaster Relief Fund you can find more information at www.LBC.org/DRFund.

Baptist Press – good articles, as always

BPNews.net

May you be blessed in all you do today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“And Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.’

Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road.”

~Mark 10:52 NASB~

Dee Newcomb is now home.  Thank God for his continued progress.
Today, the associational Sr. Adult Revival is at Kedron, which is west of Amite.  Go, prepared to be blessed.
Baptist Press
Devotional by Holley Gerth: When You Need Peace of Mind
My you find peace in the world today.
Anna Lee

Monday Evening

My former student, Cindy Knight Edwards, said her mother, Sue Knight, is better, but the doctors did not determine her problem.  Pray that her problem does not redevelop.  Thank God for this improvement.

T. Gregory Tanner
(June 9, 1945 – September 10, 2012)

A loving husband, Daddy and PopPop won the victory and received the prize of eternal life on Monday September 10th, 2012. A resident of Osyka, MS and native of Baton Rouge, LA, he was 67. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Susan Payne Tanner; 2 daughters, Stephanie and Joe Johnson and Rebecca and Justin Nowell; 1 son, Greg Tanner, Jr; four grandchildren, Hannah and Tanner House and Carrie and Tyler Nowell; 5 sisters, Mary Beth and Don Hey, Katherine and John Davis, Louise and Harold Mason, Amy and Don Matheny, Leah and Doug Morgan; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Beth Tanner. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 11th 2012 at 3 pm at the Tanner Family Cemetery in Norwood, LA. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday September 12th at 7 pm at House on the Rock Church, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to House on the Rock Church. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Lorena Rebecca Pierce Clemons
(June 28, 1916 – September 10, 2012)

A resident of Amite, she died at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, September 10, 2012 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was born June 28, 1916 in Fountain Hill, AR and was 96 years of age. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m on Friday, September 14, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Brady Whitton and Rev. Mike Foster. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Full Obituary will be posted when available.

 Leslie “Bond” Riggins
(November 1, 1939 – September 9, 2012)

A resident of Amite, died on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born November 1, 1939 in Memphis, TN and was 72 years of age. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy “A Shellback” and was owner and operator of Hammond Decorating Center for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Frances Spitale Riggins, Amite; daughter, Mary Jo Robertson and Daryl, Pine Grove; son, Anthony Riggins and Donna Jo, Amite; 7 grandchildren, April, Amanda and Bryce Robertson, Ryan, Rhett, Rhase Bond and Reagan Riggins; 2 sisters, Linda Brocato and husband, Nick, Amite and Mary Evelyn Craig, Horseshoe Lake, Ark; 2 nieces and a nephew, Monta Dickinson Leto, John “Ski-Bo” Cody and Leslie Vasquez; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; beloved dog, Lilly. Preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Bond Riggins, Sr. and Myrtle Anderson Dreher; brother, Doug Dickinson; niece, Kelly Cody Adams; nephew, Michael Wayne Dickinson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Services conducted by . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

What a day.  The parent of a classmate, the parent of former students, and the parent of church kids all passed away.  My prayers are for each family.

 

 

 

 

Monday

The senior adult revival for our association met at FBC, Kentwood this morning.  The crowd, singing, preaching, food, and fellowship were all wonderful.  I’m so glad I was able to attend for the first time.  I’m already looking forward to our meeting tomorrow at Kedron.

Some sad notes from this morning

  • Greg Tanner of Osyka lost his battle with pancreatitis this morning.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday night at 7:00 P.M. at House on the Rock in Amite.
  • Bond Riggins of Amite also passed away.  He was well know as a carpenter and flooring man.
  • Mrs. Lorena Clemons of Amite also passed away this morning.

Please pray for peace and comfort for these families and other families who recently lost loved one.

Monday

“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1~

Nikki Newell‘s medication was changed again causing a big improvement in her seizures.  Pray for this family as they try to get her correctly medicated for her newly diagnosed epilepsy problem.

Jimmy Schwartz was a little better yesterday.  Pray he will be a little better today too.

Pray for the Tanner family as they face Greg’s surgery to removed part of his pancreas, which is not going to be an easy surgery.

Taylor Buckley is out of state working with his dad and experiencing problems with kidney stones.  Pray for Taylor to get better and for his mother as she is not with him during this time.

The Two Rivers Associational Senior Adult Revival beging this morning.  Monday, they will meet at FBC, Kentwood, Tuesday at Kedron, and  Wednesday at New Sharon.  Breakfast begins at  9:00 with fellowship, followed by choir practice, worship service, and lunch.  It should be a great time to see friends from other churches.

Floal “Aunt To”, “To-To” Bridges Simmons
(February 15, 1927 – September 7, 2012)

Passed away peacefully to join her loved ones and dear friends on September 7, 2012. She was born in Tangipahoa and was a longtime resident and grocery store owner for many years in Tangipahoa. After closing and retiring from her business, she worked at Tangipahoa General Merchandise. She also worked for Kellwood in Independence. She then moved to Independence where she resided for the past 16 years. There she made new friends and “family” whom she loved and was loved dearly. She showed her kindness by delivering her homemade desserts, plants, etc to her dear friends and family. She had a green thumb like no other. Also, she enjoyed quilting and crafting with her friends in her earlier years. Although she had no children of her own, she was a loving and devoted “Aunt To” starting with her nieces and nephews and a loving and wonderful “To-To” to ALL of her great nieces and nephews. She had enormous love and never a harsh word for them. She also had much joy and happiness in her life during the last seven years by “having a job” everyday babysitting her beloved “BA-BA” Haleigh and “Brother Boy” Hunter…They were the light of her life and kept her moving everyday and SHE granted their every wish. They sincerely loved her and she “loved them more”. Everyone will truly miss her loving care, desserts, pimento cheese and witty humor. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Tangipahoa Methodist Church, a charter member of Tangipahoa Cemetery Committee, and a former member of Tangipahoa Civic Club. She is survived by her 2 sisters, Ruby “Pete” Crain and husband, Oscar and Shelby Bland; 2 special sisters-in-law, Mary Stewart and husband, George and Stella Williamson and husband, Pete; 4 nieces, Tara Morgan and husband, James, Linda Scharwath and husband, Keith, Cindy Crayton and husband, Luke and Stacie Miranda and husband, Mike; 6 nephews, Granville McCoy and wife, Linda, Johnny McCoy and wife, Jeannie, Kenny Bland, Gerald Bland and wife, Cindy, Michael Bland, Michael Stewart and wife, Melanie; 5 great nieces, Denise LaBorde and husband, Rick, Kaci Puglia and husband, Anthony, Hayley Bland, Jessica Halford and husband, Michael and Tisha White and husband, Jamie, 5 great nephews, Brett Morgan, Keith Scharwath, Jr., Kevin Scharwath, John McCoy and wife, Debi and Jeremy McCoy; 6 great great nieces, Katie Miranda, Emma Miranda, Abby White, Olivia White, Gabi McCoy and Claire Halford; 7 great great nephews, Dylan McCoy, Jaxson McCoy, Grant McCoy, Tristan Stewart, Matthew Stewart, Mark Stewart and Sean Halford; great-great “Grand” nephew, Hunter “Brother Boy” Puglia; great great “Grand” niece, Haleigh “BA-BA” Puglia; very special and devoted friends, Faye Pike and Claudia Morgan. Preceded in death by her husband, Julian Simmons; mother, Ruby Bridges; father, Harry Bridges; sister, Evelyn McCoy; brothers, Harry “Man” Bridges and Gerald “Sugarman” Bridges; brothers-in-law, Emmett Tate, G.K. McCoy and Kenny Bland. Pallbearers will be Keith Scharwath, Jr., Kevin Scharwath, Anthony Puglia, Jr., Rick LaBorde, Brett Morgan, and Seth Banks. Honorary pallbearer will be Hunter Puglia. Visitation at Tangipahoa Methodist Church, Tangipahoa, LA from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Services conducted by Pastor L.C. Lord and Pastor Kevin Smith. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional by Holley Gerth: The Day I Said “O Yeah”

http://holleygerth.com/the-day-i-said-oh-yeah/#comments

Find your “O Yeah” of the day today!

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

Jimmy Schwartz is a little better today.  Thank God for Jimmy’s progress.

Nikki Newell is having seizures again – after a change of medication.  Pray this seizure issue can be resolved.

Susan Rimes will be on our prayer list for a while.  These kidney stones seem to really like her.

Pray for Andy Taylor as he faces two long sessions this week to evaluate his wrist and its potential for movement.

Joseph “Jo Jo” Currier
(March 10, 1916 – September 9, 2012)

Joseph “Jo Jo” Currier was born in Amite, LA on March, 10, 1916 to Sicilian immigrants, Carmelo Currier and Josephine Magliolo Currier. He died on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite, LA at the age of 96. He was a 1935 graduate of Amite High where he was a member of the football team and was MVP for 2 years. He continued to be an avid Amite Warrior fan working all the home games and attending all the away games until the late 1990’s when his health declined. Jo Jo was a lifelong member of the St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite and a charter member of the St. Helena Knights of Columbus Council 10911. During World War II, Jo Jo served in the Coast Guard as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class. In Amite, he worked for 41 years at Home Lumber and Hardware during the day and at night he helped at the family business, the town’s movie theater. For 21 years, Jo Jo served his country on the Selective Service Board under five U.S. Presidents. In 2003, Jo Jo was elected as the 25th Amite City Oyster King. Jo Jo is survived by two devoted daughters, Anita Gayle Currier and Jessie Lynn “Cookie” Coxwell and husband, Sid, all of Amite; a loving son, Camile Currier, Monroe, LA; Two adoring granddaughters, Jennifer Currier Boyle and husband, Jason, Bryan, TX and Lynne Marie Coxwell, Baton Rouge, LA; two step grandchildren, Cynthia Coxwell Konzelman, Amite and Charles Coxwell, Mobile, AL; two great granddaughters, Eleanor and Claire Boyle, Bryan, TX and two step great grandchildren, Tyler and Destiny Coxwell, Mobile, AL. Also survived by numerous relatives and friends which he cherished everyday. Loved ones preceding Jo Jo in death include his wife of 56 years, Vera Warren Currier, his parents, Carmelo and Josephine Magliolo Currier, and his siblings, Charlie “CP” Currier, Venera Estevan, Ida C. Landry. Also preceding him in death, his nephew Bruha “Butch” Estevan and step grandsons, Chris and Corky Coxwell. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Saturday Afternoon

Mrs. Velta Morris did well with her first round of treatment.  Thank God she is now on the road to getting well.

Iranian Pastor Nadarkhani Acquitted, Freed

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38680

Donald Hollis Pearson
(January 4, 1949 – September 7, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 9:10 p.m. on Friday, September 7, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond at 63 years of age. He was born January 4, 1949 in Bastrop and was a U. S. Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Pearson; daughter, Rebecca Pearson; 4 grandchildren; numerous step-sons, step-daughters and step-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Gloria Newberry and Glenda Leggin; a brother, David Pearson; step-sister, Eileen Graham; step-brother, John Graham; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Hollis Pearson and Rosalie Legier; sister, Sharon McMickens; brother, Calvin Pearson.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time with McKneely Funeral Home, Amite.

 

Saturday Death Notice

From Tara Morgan

Please let your readers know that my aunt, Floal Simmons, Independence…..Former longtime resident of Tangipahoa passed away last nite, Sept. 7th. Arrangements are with Mckneely Kentwood/Amite, but ALL services plan to be at the Tangipahoa Methodist Church hopefully next Saturday, Sept 15th. The obituary should make the Kentwood paper early next week and Daily Star on Thursday & Friday. If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks

Saturday Addition

Nikki Newell

This young lady is a child of a former student of mine at OFA.  Nikki continues to have some seizures and has undergone additional testing.  She may have a problem from which she could possibly outgrow.  Thank God for her friends who help watch over her at school enabling her to attend high school.  Pray for her health and for peace of mind for her parents and grandparents.

Baptist Press

Baptist Disaster Relief

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38670

This is what happens when churches and people work together.

Suspect Arrested

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38671

This is what happens when Christians and countries band together.