Month: September 2012

Saturday

“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep,

so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again,

even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.”

~1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, NASB~

Greg Tanner is possibly facing removal of part of his pancreas.  The family requests prayers because this will be a difficult surgery for him.  Greg is in Ochsner Hospital.

Susan Rimes was released from the hospital, but is facing another long journey to remove her kidney stones.  Please be in prayer for her in the coming days.

My former student, Cindy, said her mother, Sue Knight of Amite, has been cleared of one problem, but the doctors have not determined what her health issue is.  Please keep them in your prayers.  Mrs. Knight is in North Oaks.

Continue to pray for Jimmy Schwartz who continues to need out prayers.  Jimmy is in North Oaks.

Pray for the Anthony family as they prepare for the wake and funeral for Mr. Raymond at McKneely’s in Kentwood.

The Associational Senior Adult Revival will be Monday through Wednesday of next week.  Plan to attend and be blessed.

FBC, Kentwood will have a potluck supper Sunday night followed by family night.  Come and be a part of this special time.

Devotional by Holley Gerth -“Your Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream”

http://holleygerth.com/your-favorite-flavor-of-ice-cream/

 Take some times to pray for these requests and some time to complete your preparation for Sunday School tomorrow.  Have a blessed day!
Anna Lee

Friday Evening

Continue to pray for Jimmy Schwartz.  Timmy said he had a hard day.

 

William “Raymond” Anthony
(January 31, 1932 – September 7, 2012)

A native of Tickfaw and a resident of Kentwood, he passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 80 years old. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived his wife of 57 years, Velma B. Anthony; 4 children Sandra Ainsworth, Albert Anthony and wife, Jeanette, Wanda Bridges and husband, Barry, and Wendell Anthony and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Brian and Krystal Ainsworth, Angelia Miller and husband, Adam, David and Tiffany Anthony, Lynn Anthony, Albert John Anthony and wife, Michelle, Brittany Leonard and fiance, Jared Smith, Blake Leonard and girlfriend, Michelle Savoie, Kevin, Barrett and Blaine Bridges, Kirstin and Ryker Anthony; 13 great-grandchildren and his dog, Buddy. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Terri Lynn Anthony; and parents, John and Lizzie Anthony. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Monday, September 10, 2012. Services conducted by Rev Joey Miller and Dr Danny Smith. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Friday

“Jesus said, ‘No procrastination.

No backward looks.

You can’t put God’s kingdom off till tomorrow.

Seize the day.’”

~Luke 9:62 MSG~

Jadon Pailet had a check-up yesterday.  Since his surgery in January he has gained 10 pounds and 4 inches.  He is such a different child now.  Thank God for all his progress!

People who can do mud out are encouraged to contact Bro. Stan.  Many homes were flooded in Washington Parish.  Mud out is one of the early steps in getting the homes ready for use again.  Call 985-839-3827 if you can volunteer in any way.

Susan Rimes will be re-evaluated this morning to determine what they need to do for her today.  Pray for the correct decision to be made.

Greg Tanner is still at Ochsner and has a number of issues that need to be addressed.  Jimmy Schwartz is at North Oaks and also has a number of issues.  Please pray for these two men.  Ask God to be with them and each member of their families today.

Camp Living Waters – You Have a Hand in All We Do

Greetings!

We just wanted to drop everyone a note to say “thank you” for your help, prayers and support of Camp Living Waters this summer. Our summer season is always a very busy time with lots of opportunities to share the Love of Jesus. If you support Camp Living Waters either directly, through you local church, through your association, in your service and with your prayers, You had a hand in 154 professions of faith reported to us at camps May-August. To God be the Glory! Great things He has done. We really had a great summer and God’s presence and watch-care prevailed.

Also, many of you have inquired about the  camp and the recent Hurricane Isaac. The camp did not suffer any major damage. Just a few trees, lots of limbs and debris, and more than enough water. We went 3 days without power as a total of approximately 21″ of rain fell over 2 days.  Our lower campus had almost 7 feet of water as the Tangipahoa River came out of its banks recording the highest levels in 30 years. But everything is almost back to normal with cleanup operations moving forward.
We are still operational and look forward to those of you scheduled this month to come on out.
Now that September is here, we are ready to start up again on our building and expansion projects. Lots of opportunities for you an your folks to come and lend a hand. Even if you are heading close by to help with storm recovery and we can help you as you help others, let us know.
Its all about us reaching out and lending hands of love to further the Kingdom of God.
Look for more to come soon.
Bro Keith
Devotional – Holley Gerth – “When You Want More Joy, Purpose and Growth”

http://holleygerth.com/?s=when+you+want+more

Baptist Press

After Isaac, Worshipers were Undeterred

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38658

Mother of Two Emerges with Faith Despite Question after Question

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38657

Let me remind you that many people are touched by your prayers.  You are an important part of their lives!

Anna Lee

Thursday Afternoon

Thank-you to those who brought clothing, bedding, cleaning suppliers, etc. to the church for delivery to the families who were flooded out.  I appreciate how quickly you responded and how well you provided for this need.  May God richly bless you for the way you respond to a need, not just to a family you know.  I know the items you gave will be so appreciated by those who receive them.

Susan Rimes is in Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge for observation.  She has two kidney stones who seem to be having a contest to see who can stay in place longer than the other one!  Susan’s fever is better.  Keep Susan and her family in your prayers.

Mrs. Avis Sullivan has another infection and is hospitalized again.  Keep this sweet lady in your prayers too.

A former student, Cindy, requests prayer for her mother, Sue Knight,  who is also being admitted to the hospital.  She’s at North Oaks.

Jimmy Schwartz has been moved to a room that is a step-down from ICU.  Jimmy has an infection and pneumonia.  His family requests that you pray for Jimmy.

Services for Jerry Dell Miller O’Connor of Madison will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at the church immediately following the funeral.

Jerry, 79, passed away Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at Hospice Ministries after a brief illness.

She was born in Osyka, Miss., on June 17, 1933, to Blanche Jones Miller and Fleet Nelson Miller. She graduated from Kentwood High School, attended Port Arthur College, married James Redmond O’Connor on Feb. 13, 1953, raised a family and moved to Jackson, Mississippi where she graduated from Ole Miss with a paralegal degree. She retired from the Attorney General’s Office in 1989.

She was a member of the Lion’s Club of Madison, where she served as treasurer. She enjoyed bridge and bingo and her many friends at the Waterford. Her family would like to express their gratitude to the Waterford, St. Dominic’s Hospital and Hospice Ministries for their compassionate and exceptional care.

She is survived by her children, Constance O’Connor Murray, Charlie O’Connor (Susan), Colleen White (Albert), Celeste Werkheiser (Brooks); grandchildren, Wyler Redmond Murray, Aaron Christopher Murray, Nelson Bozeman White, Candace McLeran, Britain Werkheiser Garner (Jeremy), Brooks Werkheiser, Jr. (Shay); great-grandchildren, March Adeline McLeran, Mick Redmond McLeran, Avery Grace Werkheiser, Turner Brooks Garner, Arden Belle Werkheiser; siblings, Bonnie Miller Schlotterer (Gary); Roma Miller Theriot (Ray); and Steven Miller (Wendy); and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents and by her brother, Fleet Nelson Miller, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Building Fund, 127 Church Road, Madison, Mississippi, 39110.

Thursday

“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you

will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 1:6 NIV~

Jimmy Schwartz is still at North Oaks.  Pray they can do something to prevent Jimmy’s spells of passing out.

Mr. Raymond Anthony is being given medicine so he won’t be in pain.  Pray for his family as they stick by his side.

Continue to pray for Greg Tanner while he is in Ochsner to find answers to his problems.

Thank God for the ladies from our church who worked preparing food with the disaster relief team at Houma.

Continue to pray for the people and their problems in the aftermath of Isaac.  Pray the storm forming below Alabama (Isaac remants) will not hit here again.  More rain and wind are not needed or wanted here now!

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional by Holley Gerth – “Why You Can’t ‘Get Over It’ Right Away”

http://holleygerth.com/why-you-cant-get-over-it-right-away/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dayspring%2FaSfH+%28Heart+to+Heart+with+Holley%29

Have a great day.  Spend part of it with someone you love and/or someone who needs you.  Make a difference in some lives today!

Anna Lee