Month: September 2012

Sunday

“For I know the plans I have for you” —

this is the LORD’s declaration—“

plans for your welfare, not for disaster,

to give you a future and a hope.”

~Jeremiah 29:11, HCSB~

Little Kendra Crocian, the child who had three surgeries at one time, is experiencing some complications.  Pray for her and her very concerned family.

Mr. Dee Newcomb is making good progress.  Please continue to pray for him as he recovers from his encounter with a tree.

Flooding problems are bad in St. Tammany, Washington, and St. Tammany parishes.  Please pray for all those experiencing flood problems. Do what you can to help out.

Many people have received power in the last 24 hours.  That’s great, but not everyone.  Keep praying and finding ways to help them.

The following is a message from Dr. Stan Statham.

Mrs Anna Lee, this is from Bro Stan. I am going to go Monday and take some items. If you or anyone you know wants to donate and cant get it down there, please let me know and i can pick the items up. Thank you!

Here is an urgent update for Washington Association-Hillcrest Baptist Church is sheltering flood survivors. Please mention this in your church tomorrow morning. Franklinto/Enon has about 150 flooded homes.

HILLCREST BAPTIST CHURCH
WASHINGTON PARISH STORM
VICTIM EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
WHERE: Hillcrest Baptist Church
2201 Washington ST
Franklinton, LA 70438
985-839-4703
pam@hbcfranklinton.com
WHAT: We are opening as a Donation/Distribution Center for Storm Victims. We will begin RECEIVING donations for clothing, towels, bedding, toiletries, etc. (See Detailed List below) beginning SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 at 12:00 PM.
We will begin DISTRIBUTING Emergency Assistance Items MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2012 at 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
WHEN: SCHEDULE FOR RECEIVING DONATIONS
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SCHEDULE FOR DISTRIBUTION
Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

James Burke Cassidy, Jr.
(March 3, 1958 – August 31, 2012)

A resident of Madisonville, he died on Friday, August 31, 2012 at his home. He was born March 2, 1958 in New Orleans and was 55 years of age. He is survived by A special friend, Sharon Fraiche, Madisonville; mother, Janice Cassidy, Independence; 2 sons, James Burke Casidy, III, Springfield and Colin Anthony Cassidy, Covington; sister, Melissa C. Mixon, Independence; brother, Timothy M.Cassidy, Sr., Independence; grandson, James Burke Cassidy, IV; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, James Burke Cassidy, Sr.; sister, Cassandra Clark. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family for Colin’s Trust.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time with McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Susan Mitchell Hoskins
(July 10, 1960 – August 30, 2012)

Susan Mitchell Hoskins was born July 10, 1960 and passed away at 6:35 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson, LA. She was 52, a native of Independence and a resident of Kentwood, LA

Susan is survived by her husband, Ray Hoskins; 4 children; 6 grandchildren; mother, Pearl A. Cozzo; 3 brothers, Mickey Mitchell and wife Debbie, James Mitchell and wife Mary & Danny Mitchell and wife Sandy; sister, Judy Franklin and husband Raymond; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Preceded in death by her father, Dominick Cozzo; grandmothers, grandfathers, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until Memorial Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Darryl Miller officiating. Private Interment at a later date in the family Cemetery.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

An on-line-Guestbook is available at www. mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N (Exit 46) and Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and Holiday Inn Express.

 I see one good thing that happened as a result of Isaac.  People have prayed more than usual.  With the opportunities to physically help others, I trust people are doing their part.  

Anna Lee 

 

Saturday Afternoon

Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby is back at the hospital (emergency room) because of great pain.  Pray the doctors can locate the problem and correct it without having another surgery.

More and more people are getting their electrical power back today, but everyone is not have power when we go to bed tonight.  Pray for the people without power and do something special for those that you can.  If your house is back running “normally”, be sure to thank the people who have helped you and God who spared you to live a little longer.

The dam at Percy Quin is holding, so the 1/2 mile evacuation on each side of the river is cancelled.  Now, the river to the south of our area and rivess a little to our east are still facing serious issues.  Keep praying for people as they encounter the aftereffects of Isaac.

Saturday Addition

Herbert Arthur Kliesch
(December 5, 1931 – August 30, 2012)

A native of Colorado, and a resident of Kentwood, LA (Greenlaw community) and a former resident of New Orleans, LA, he passed away on Thursday, August 30th 2012, at 8:46 AM at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson, LA. He was born on December 5, 1931 in Cortez (Elmo Canyon), Colorado and was 81 years of age. He was retired from J. Ray McDermott as an airplane mechanic. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by three sons, Ivan Dwight Kliesch and wife, Montez; Bruce Kliesch and Dan Kliesch and wife, Marta, all of Kentwood. Two grandchildren, Sarah and Sterling Hagan. Three brothers, Harley and wife, Mary Nell Kliesch, Kentwood; Lyle Kliesch, Mountainair, New Mexico; and Phillip Kliesch, Lawton, Oklahoma. Two sisters-in-law, Hettie Jean Kliesch, Gillsburg, MS and Velma Ann Kliesch, Kentwood along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Aileen Hano Kliesch; his parents, Ivan and Lula Holley Kliesch; four brothers, Ray Frank, Paul, Bud and Robert Kliesch, and two sisters, Villia Kliesch and Mae Cutrer and husband, Vernon Cutrer.

Vistation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood from 6 -9 PM on Monday, September 3rd and on Tuesday, Sept 4th , from 10 AM until funeral services beginning at 2 PM at the funeral home. Rev. Milton Kliesch, nephew, will conduct the service. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood.

 

 

Saturday

“Our fathers trusted in You; they trusted, and You delivered them.

They cried to You, and were delivered;

they trusted in You, and were not ashamed.”

~Psalm 22:4-5~

Issac and NOBTS

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38627

Local Rivers and Isaac

The rain continues.  So does the flooding in local revers.  Make wise decisions about where you drive or spent your time.

Electric Power

Pray for the many people who are still without lights at this time.  It takes time for the power companies to get around to all the outages.  Please, be patient.

Local Churches

I’m hearing that local churches, with or without electricity, will be meeting as usual in the morning.  I think God will be pleased with our Bible study, corporate worship, and thanksgiving.

Camp Living Waters

There was only minor damage at Camp Living Waters.  Broken limbs are abundant, but that can be cleaned up.  Thank God for sparing our local church camp ground.

Today’s Devotional by Jason Dukes

http://jasoncdukes.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/christian-what-is-the-essential-message-we-have-to-share-are-we-really-sharing-it-please-consider-this/

Isaac and his remaining floods and power shortages my make it harder than usual to get to worship tomorrow, but begin your plans today.  It will be more than worth it to be there!  As you prepare for tomorrow, be sure to thank God what he has brought you through this week!

Anna Lee