Month: October 2012

Wednesday

“Servants, do what you’re told by your earthly masters.

And don’t just do the minimum that will get you by.

Do your best.”

~Colossians 3:22 MSG~

“If someone demands that you go one mile,

go with him two miles.”

~Matthew 5:41~

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell has her 81st birthday today in Moss Point, MS.  Pray for peace and comfort for her and the family.

Mr. Larry Watts is now in room 2229, upstairs in the original building, at North Oaks.  Continued prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Susie Sharkey was scheduled to return home yesterday.  From what I heard, she did not have a heart problem.

The Associational WMU World Day of Prayer will be celebrated at Kedron Baptist Church on Monday, November 5th at 10:00 A.M.  A covered dish lunch will follow the program.  What great timing for a day of prayer!  You are invited to join us.

David and I attended revival at Kedron Baptist Church (west of Amite) last night.  Dr. Milton Kliesch was the evangelist.  Bro. Jake (Jacob) Williams is the pastor there.  Music was led by Andy Taylor with Rev. Butch Reviere on the piano.  During the service tonight, Andy will give his testimony and share several songs.  Bro. Milton has a gift for preaching in a way that easily connects with people.  Tonight’s service, which ends the official revival meetings, begins at 7:00 P.M.

Spring Creek Baptist Church will be celebrating their fall festival tonight.  FBC, Kentwood will celebrate this a week from tonight.

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=354&disc=8

Baptist Press – Be sure to read the article about Stacey Bonham.

http://www.bpnews.net/

May you be blessed today as you seek to serve Him in your little area of God’s world!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

 

“A father of the fatherless,

a defender of widows,

Is God in His holy habitation?

God sets the solitary in families.”

~Psalm 68:5-6a, NKJV~

A number of my former students have been/are caregivers for ailing parents.  Please pray for this new generation as they step up and help care for those who have loved them.

Pray for Susie Sharkey this morning.  She will have an angiogram at Ochsner in New Orleans.

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=353&disc=8

Devotional by Holley Gerth

http://holleygerth.com/why-theres-room-for-you/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dayspring%2FaSfH+%28Heart+to+Heart+with+Holley%29

Enjoy this day the Lord has blessed us with.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

From Brandy Potts

I am guessing nobody told you that Aunt Myrna Potts went to the hospital friday night and came home some time yesterday. Not sure why she had to go back to the hospital. Please keep her in your prayers.

From Ashley Raborn

Please be in prayer for Morgan Easley. He had a seizure yesterday afternoon. Further testing will be done this week.

Facebook post shared by Carolyn Blackwell Boyd

Update on Mom (Mary Alice Blackwell): Her heart rate is still high, but blood pressure is back up to normal. She is in good spirits. Sleeps a lot, but is eating well. Hopice nurses say her heart can’t hold out at this rate. Pray for peace and comfort.

Reesa Birch DeLee will be returning to New York next week for surgery plans.  Jane B. Duncan asked for continued prayers for Reesa.

Mr. Kenneth Felker said “Miss” Grace Helen is back in OLOL.  Please be in prayer for her.

Monday

 “All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord,

and all the families of the nations will bow down before him,

for dominion belongs to the Lord

and he rules over the nations.”

~Psalm 22:27-28~

Yesterday, Mrs. Susie Sharkey was admitted to Ochsner in New Orleans because of chest pains.  I’ll post an update when I learn more.  Add her to your prayer list.

Mrs. Pauline Strickland spent a couple days in the hospital last week, but is now better and back home.  Keep her in your prayers.

Larry Watts was readmitted to North Oaks over the weekend.  As you pray for Larry, pray for his family too.

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell is a little better.  Wednesday is her birthday.  Keep the whole family in your prayers.

Mr. Gordon Price is gaining some weight and some strength.  Keep him and his caregivers in your prayers.

Ellen Morris VandeVuss is experiencing trouble with kidney stones again.  Pray this will not continue during her whole pregnancy.

Thanks to all who participated in our mission groups last night at FBC, Kentwood.  I think everyone was informed of mission work, needs, and missionaries we can pray for.  I look forward to the next meeting.

Odies H. Vines
(October 17, 1932 – October 20, 2012)

A resident of Chesbrough, he died on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born October 17, 1932 in Zwolle and was 80 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Lynelle Henry Vines; 3 daughters, Linda Vines, Lynelle White and Karen McDaniel; 3 sons, Glen Vines, Marcus Vines and Earl Hyde; 1 brother, Glynn Doyle Vines; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Georgie Vines; daughter, Joann Young; 2 sons, Patrick Vines and Odies Vines, Jr.; brother, Buford Vines. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Blades. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Zander Sumrall, Jr.
(March 14, 1943 – October 18, 2012)

ZANDER “JUNIOR” SUMRALL, JR. AGE 69

And a resident of Franklinton died at 9:00 am Thursday October 18, 2012 at Northshore Specialty Hospital in Covington. He attended Springhill Baptist Church and worked as an electrical lineman for 35 years. He was happily retired and enjoyed spending his days sitting on the gallery at his home.

Survived by:

Wife of 52 years: Eula Lee Thomas Sumrall of Franklinton

Son and Daughter in law: Jeffrey Scott Sumrall, Sr. and Stephanie Sumrall of Franklinton

2 Daughters and a Son in law: Phyllis Sumrall, Page and Brandon Grace all of Franklinton

3 Grandchildren: Jeffrey Scott Sumrall, Jr., Raven Lynn Sumrall, Willie Alexander Chauvin

2 Sisters: Myrtle Nielson, Jeanette Sumrall both of Franklinton

5 Brothers: his twin Jewell A. Sumrall, Billy Ray Sumrall, Virgil Sumrall, Levi Sumrall all of Franklinton Michael Sumrall of Amite

Also numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his son Zander “Trey” Sumrall, III, parents Zander Sumrall, Sr. and Liddie Spears Sumrall, and 4 brothers Murle Sumrall, James Sumrall, Doyle Sumrall, and Darvin Sumrall

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Saturday October 20th from 3 pm until 9 pm and after 10 am on Sunday. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tommy Morgan and Rev. Stan Statham officiating. Burial will follow in the Brooks/Martin Cemetery in Thomas.

Obituaries can be viewed online at http://www.crainfh.com

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=352&disc=8

Devotional by Holley Gerth:  What to Do when Your Thoughts Try to Get the Best of You

http://holleygerth.com/when-your-thoughts-try-to-get-the-best-of-you/#comments

Don’t forget the revival at Kedron this week.  The meeting begin at 6:30.

Evangelist: Dr. Milton Kliesch

Music: Andy Taylor

Pastor: Bro. Jacob Williams (Bro. Jake)

Thanks for praying for these and other needs.  Enjoy the devotional.  Plan to attend the Kedron Revival.  Have a fantastic week!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Whatever your hand finds to do,

do it with all your might.”

~Ecclesiastes 9:10a NIV~

“Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do,

as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward,

and the Master you are serving is Christ.”

~Colossians 3:23-24 NLT~

Holley Gerth: What to do with your lemon chicken piccata

http://holleygerth.com/what-to-do-with-your-lemon-chicken-piccata/#comments

Billy Graham: Vote for Biblical Values

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38964

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=351&disc=8

FBC today

  • A.M. – Vote on three prospective deacons
  • P.M.
    • Preschoolers on Mission
    • Children on Mission
    • Adults on Mission
May you know God’s presence this Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee

Saturday Afternoon

Jones Family Blog

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-10-11T23:29:00-05:00&max-results=7

 

Leatrice Miller McDaniel
(September 12, 1925 – October 20, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Heritage Manor in Franklinton. She was born September 12, 1925 in Mt. Hermon and was 87 years of age. She is survived by her 2 sons, Kelvin McDaniel and wife, Cherye, Mt. Hermon and Buford McDaniel and wife, Bonnie, Kentwood; 5 grandchildren, Mindy Chauvin and husband, Marc, Franklinton, Kim Chautin and husband, Erin, Kiln, MS, Barry McDaniel and wife, Ashley, Kentwood, Kelly McElveen and husband, Stephen, Franklinton and Crystal McElroy and husband, Charles, Covington; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Douglas L. Miller, Kentwood and Paul R. Miller, Amarillo, TX. Preceded in death by her husband, Wilton “Johnnie” McDaniel; parents, Thomas and Maude Miller; and an infant son. She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and was active in W.M.U. and Spring Creek Sunshiners. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, on from 9 a.m. until Religious Services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Services conducted by Bro. Danny Smith, Bro. Jimmie Houston and Bro. Brent King. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Tommy Miller, Barry McDaniel, Stephen McElveen, Marc Chauvin, Charles McElroy and Erin Chautin. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob McDaniel, Fernie Ray Gill, Shirley Littell, Larry McDaniel and her great-grandsons, B.J. McDaniel, Mack McElveen, Gentry McElveen, Colby Chautin and Joshua Chautin. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Missions at FBC, Kentwood

Tomorrow night we will have missions classes for preschoolers, children, and adults.  Before the classes begin, we will have chips, dip, and drink in the fellowship hall.  Then, the youth will have their activities in the Lighthouse, as usual.  The missions classes will be our reintroduction to missions at FBC, but in a new format that is beginning to be popular across the convention.  Adults, plan to bring your Bible as we focus on a segment of Acts.

Monday

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6~

Continue to pray for Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell and her family.

Jimmy Schwartz is thankful for a couple weeks of not needing hospitalization of blood.  Keep him in your prayers too.

Miss Laura Joiner was able to be at church again Sunday.  That’s two weeks in a row.  Pray her leg heals completely.

Susan Rimes is doing better.  Pray for her and her family as she makes decisions about treatment.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges is doing much better now that she has had her medicine reduced.

Mrs. Pauline Strickland  and her family are thankful for her improvement.

Debi Bales said her mother was having some difficult days.  Pray for her.

Continue to pray for Mr. Gordon Price as he receives home health services at home.

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=350&disc=8

Devotional by Holley Gerth: How Do You Know When You Have Done Enough?

http://www.incourage.me/2012/10/how-do-you-know-when-youve-done-enough.html

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

What beautiful weather we are having!!!

Anna Lee