Month: November 2012

Tuesday Addition

Please continue to pray for Donnie Travis.  His surgery went well.  Thank God for that.  Pray for improvement now.

 

Essie Bell Rhodus Rainey
(April 5, 1936 – November 12, 2012)

A resident of Roseland, she died at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 12, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born April 5, 1936 in Osyka, MS and was 76 years of age. She is survived by husband, Robert L. Rainey, Roseland; 3 daughters, Dallice Sue Connell and husband, Charles, Bogalusa, Betty Ann Aron and husband, Kenneth, Roseland and Mary Bell Mitchell and husband, James, Roseland; 4 grandchildren, Tracey Ray Manchester, Jr. and wife, Jessica, Roseland, Brandon Leroy St. Cyr, Roseland, Michael Ray St. Cyr and fiance, Stephanie, Springfield, Mark Russell Guy and wife, Kellie, Nashville, TN; 11 great-grandchildren, Currissa Aline Manchester, Robert Eli Manchester, Logan Manchester, Tyler Manchester, Essie Mae Manchester, Jessie Manchester, Blane Brandon St. Cyr, Ava Ann St. Cyr, Seth Wyatt St. Cyr, Jesse Russell Guy and Katie Elizabeth Guy; 5 brothers, William Rhodus, Isabel, Odis Rhodus, Kentwood, Willie Rhodus and wife, Margaret, Roseland, Roy Rhodus and wife, Rose, Satsuma, Jimmy Dale Rhodus and wife, Pat, Roseland; 2 sisters-in-law, Jeanette Relan, Amite and Linda Rhodus, Satsuma. Preceded in death by son, Robert “Bilbo” Rainey; parents, Wesley and Susie Rhodus; brother, Ernest Rhodus; sister, Claire Ann Rhodus. She was a retired Supervisor for Hammond State School after 21 years of service. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arcola from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Jeff Mizel. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Tuesday

“Therefore, take up the full armor of God,

so that you will be able to resist in the evil day,

and having done everything, to stand firm.”

~Ephesians 6:13, NASB~

Please keep Betty Simpson in your prayers as she undergoes some medical tests.

Thankfulness: Day 13

I’m thankful I have a home to live in on a cool November morning.  I also have running water, electricity, a washer, a dryer, a water heater, a stove, a refrigerator, a freezer. a dish washer, and an inside bathroom.  When I think of all the people around the world who do not have these things, I am so thankful God blessed me with all of these creature comforts.  I’ve had it easy compared to many people!

Pray for families who are making plans to be together for the holiday next week.  Pray even more for families who cannot be together.  If you know of someone who does not have a family gathering to attend, invite them to join you and your family.  I venture to say to you be more blessed than them.

Devotional by Holley Gerth: Are you in the Guilt Cycle or the Grace Cycle?

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Pray for someone who has a need today.  Then, do what you can to meet their need or take their mind off their need for a while.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

E. H. Welch
(September 19, 1942 – November 10, 2012)

“E. H.” Welch, born September 19, 1942 in Greensburg, Louisiana passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 in a motorcycle accident at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Olevia Welch and his sister, Dorothy Nell Connely and an infant sister, Joyce Welch. He is survived by his wife, Linda, son, Mike and wife, Leigh, step-daughter, Holly Travis and step-son, Kenny Velen, grandchildren, Colton Terrell and Olivia Welch, his dear sister, Willie Murl Welch, his brother, Eddie and his wife, Wilma, his brother, Walter and his wife, Ella, brother, James and his wife, Murleen, and numerous nieces and nephews. E.H was an innovative entrepreneur who founded and sold two businesses. When he retired, he vowed to enjoy everyday with family and friends, riding horses, staying at his camp, or riding his motorcycle . E.H. lived his life to the fullest; He will truly be missed but not forgotten. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Richard Sandberg. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Monday Addition

Patsy Benefield is on her way home from the hospital.  Her family recognizes another miracle in their midst.

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Wayland Wall, Sr. was born February 1. 1945 and passed away at 12:15 a.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home, Kentwood.  He was 67, a native of Magnolia, MS and resident of Roseland.

Wayland is survived by a son, Wayland Wall Jr. of Amite, and a daughter Kristie Blades, and

granddaughter, Kamryn Jones also of Amite. He is also survived by his sister, Sandra Singleton, of Amite and two brothers Johnny and Carlton Wall, both of Kentwood.

 Preceded in death by his parents Hampton Wall and Wilsie Fussell Singleton, and brother Felix Ray Singleton.

A private memorial is scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2012.

 McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Filmore Miller was born December 13, 1943 and passed away at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, November11, 2012 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. Mr. Thomas was 68, a native and resident of Amite.

He is survived by his daughter, Connie Miller Harrison and husband Paul; son, Keith Miller; 7 grandchildren, Deanna Miller, Blaine Miller, Morgan Blades, Blake Miller, Savanna Miller, Keith Harrison, Kamen Harrison; 2 brothers, Earl Miller and wife Barbara and Danny Miller and wife Joyce; 2 sisters, Annette DeLatte and Gail McDaniel and husband Don; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents; Percy and Massie Lea Miller; son, Darryl Miller; granddaughter, Breanna Miller; 3 brothers, Bobby, Donald and Gerald Miller; brother-in-law, Ralph DeLatte.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, Amite, from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Darryl Miller officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery.

Mary E. Marchand was born August 21, 1948 and passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at University Hospital, New Orleans. She was 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Roseland.

As her request a private Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Monday

“Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it.

Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.

I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.

Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

~Matthew 11:29-30 MSG~

I would like to tell you about two 95 year olds from Amite.  Many of you may know one or both of them.

  • Mrs. Helen Robertson ran a flower shop for many years.  She is still very faithful in her church, FBC.  Many people know and love her.  We saw her last Sunday as she had lunch at Mike’s.  Wednesday, she fell and broke a hip.  She is in OLOL and has had hip replacement surgery.  Keep her in your prayers.  She’s not the kind of lady who likes to lay around and be pampered.
  • Mr. Delos Jones was the county agent for many years, but I knew him best as daddy to Maureen, Arleen, and Gilbert.  I  attended many slumber parties in the Jones home.  For many years, we saw him at Mike’s as he had his Sunday lunch after attending FBC, Amite.  He always called us by name.   In recent years, I have seen Arleen with him frequently.  Now, Mr. Delos has moved to be with family.  What a kind, gentle man!

Joy Moore shared last night that her dad, Paul Boudreaux, was able to move his left hand slightly yesterday.  He is slowly progressing from strokes he has suffered in the last couple of months.  More good news, he will be leaving rehab and going home Wednesday, if all goes as planned.  Keep praying.

Renee Deck was at church last night.  She doesn’t slow down much.  Pray for complete healing of her knee.

Thankfulness: Day 12 – Today, I’m thankful for Samaritan’s Purse (shoeboxes) that provides for children around the world to obtain some necessities and some gifts to children who might not receive an Christmas gift.  I’m thankful for the books that are in each box to introduce the children to Jesus on their and in their language.  I don’t have adequate words to say how much this one project impacts people worldwide who pack the boxes or who receive the boxes.  May God bless each one who packed a box and each child who received a box.  That puts the “Merry” in “Merry Christmas” for these children and in my heart!  If you are not involved, please plan to help next year.  You will be so blessed!

Wednesday if the deadline for turning in your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes at FBC, Kentwood.  Please call the church office for more information.

This is the week for the Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  I hope you will be here to join us for a meal, a devotional, and some foot-tapping music.

Please continue to pray for the Welch family in their loss.

This is a good day to spend time counting out blessings and saying thank you.  They are many!

Anna Lee

 

Sunday Addition

Thankfulness: Day 11

Today, I’m thankful I was born in America, a country that has a history of setting a high standard for others and a nation established on God’s Word. I’m also thankful for those who have served in our military to protect our country and to help provide peace throughout the world. May God bless America!

Saturday Evening

Please pray for Rev. Mike Shumock  pastor of East Fork Baptist Church, and others from the Northshore who are working with Disaster Relief in an area destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

 They are in Staten Island. He said it is dark, there is no power there. Please continue to pray for them all as they do the Lords work in a desperate land. Thank you all!

Patsy Beneield, sister of Jesse Dean, is doing better.  She’s still at North Oaks, but the family hopes to get her home Monday.  The family thanks you for praying.

Bobby Lawson is still at Veteran’s Hospital in Jackson, MS.  He needs our prayers as he is learning about his problem and how it will be treated.  Please pray for his family too.

 

Saturday

“I sought the Lord,

and He heard me.”

Psalm 34:4a

Renee Deck is in a lot of pain, but still hoping to come home today.

Jones Family – What blessing they have to be thankful for!

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Thankfulness: Day 10

Today, I’m thankful for the education I received.  Most of my elementary years I had older ladies teaching me.  They did not have all the “bells and whistles”, but they knew what we needed to learn and worked every day to teach us.  I do not remember anyone who only taught school “half-heartedly”!  I learned the same from my high school and college teachers.

As a teacher, I tried to be equal to or better than my teachers.  I worked hard and expected my students to do the same.  I was always taught you get out of something what you put into in.  I tried to pass that philosophy on.  Hopefully, it worked!

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Thanking God for another day, a beautiful one!

Anna Lee