Month: January 2013

Wednesday Afternoon

Yvonne Travis Hayden
(April 10, 1923 – January 9, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at her home in Kentwood. She was born April 10, 1923 in St. Helena Parish and was 89 years of age. Survived by her son, Shanon Travis and his wife, Debra; 2 grandchildren, Kortnie and Chance Travis; also survived by Madeline Lee and husband, Joe and Gelinda Lilly and husband, Nelson; 4 nieces, Nettie Strickland, Jewel Walker, Pat McKnight and Viola Simmons; nephew, Tet Travis; sister-in-law, Lela Bell Cox; brother-in-law, Herbert Hayden; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Earl Frederic Hayden; parents, William Barrett “Bart” Travis and Jessie Birch Travis; 3 brothers, Edgar Reed Travis, John Eugene Travis and E. C. Travis; 2 sisters, Veda Mae Travis Young and Thelma Travis; 4 infant sisters and 2 infant brothers. Special thanks to her caregivers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Vince Estes. Interment Jackson Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Wednesday

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy,

for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now.”

~Philippians 1:3-5~

Please begin to pray for those who live in areas that are flooding.  Some people had to leave their homes during the night.  Now, they are wondering what is happening there.  Pray for peace for them and the assurance that their family is safe even if their home is now.

Mrs. Magdalene Ford’s surgery went well.  She should be home in about a week.

Mrs. Linda B. Williams is home with her new pacemaker.  She is thankful her problem was found and taken care of.

Pray for Ruby Schwartz as she undergoes tests to determine what needs to be done to help her.

Pray for all the people who continue to have colds, coughs, flu, and bronchitis.  All these seem to have hit hard in our area.  Many people think they are better and then relapse.

Dan Turner continues to improve.  Yesterday, he took a wheelchair ride to the area where the helicopters land and take off – the area where he got on those helicopters to help people who needed emergency care.  That should have been fantastic motivation for him to get better.

Pray for the Houeye and Miller families as they bury loved ones on this rainy day.

90 Day Bible Reading

Exodus 29:1 – Exodus 40:38

Story to share with your children or grandchildren

Trash to Cash

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 Baptist Press

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Don’t let the rain get you depressed.  Think of something you can do to encourage someone else .  You can call a neighbor, bake something to share, check on someone who is hospitalized, etc.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts.

Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you….

Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies.

Then God will be given glory.”

~1 Peter 4:10-11 NLT~

Linda B. Willians’ pacemaker is giving her assurance of help when her heart periodically takes a rest.  She did well with surgery and should be at home some time today.  Thank God the doctors were able to determine her problem and fix it.

Dickey Sitman has been hospitalized at North Oaks for a couple days undergoing tests.  Pray the doctors can quickly asses the need and “fix” it.

Mrs. Magdalene Ford of Roseland is having surgery at Cypress Point today.  Then, she should be there for the better part ofr a week.  Pray for her family as they wait through the surgery today and for the doctors as they make decisions about her care.

Today, at 11:00, there will be an informal luncheon for the Councils who will be leaving our area to leave near their daughter.  Pray for them as they make this move and adjust to a new life in South Carolina.

January 26 is the date for a women’s retreat at FBC, Kentwood.  I asked some questions and did some research so I could supply answers to questions from ladies in our area.  The speaker will be Rochelle Frazier of Magnolia.  She is about 40 and has been through many trials in life.  Through it all, she has learned to depend on God.  You can read more about her and her books at http://www.hegavemepearls.com/.

I’m enjoying my 90 reading of the Bible so much that I am reading ahead a little.  The assigned passage for Day 6 is Exodus 15:19 – 28:43.  I hope some of you are enjoying this study with me.

Baptist Press

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Today’s mission story for your children/grandchildren

The Good News Boat

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 Make today mean something special for someone other than yourself.

Anna Lee

Monday Obituary 2

Huey Lee Miller, Jr.
(November 8, 1944 – January 6, 2013)

A resident of Independence, he died on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born November 8, 1944 in Independence and was 68 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Linda W. Miller, Independence; 2 daughters, Nicole Armato and husband, David, Independence and Kristen Conatser and husband, David, Ponchatoula; 2 sons, Brent Miller and wife, Callista, Tickfaw and Scott Anderson and wife, Trisha, Mesquite, TX; 7 grandchildren, Karissa Miller, Nicholas Armato, Gage Miller, Cooper Conatser, Olivia Armato, Tyler Anderson and Brittany Anderson; 4 brothers and a sister, Nix Miller and wife, Beverly, Haleyville, Al, Stan Miller and wife, Cathy, Zachary, Hardy Miller and wife, Lisa, Baton Rouge, Wanda Callender and husband, Earl, Angola, John Miller and wife, Juvelyn, Kentwood. Preceded in death by parents, Huey Lee Miller, Sr. and Jewel Brumfield Miller; brother, Brent Miller. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church for 37 years. He owned and operated the Hitching Post Restaurant with his wife, Linda, for 28 years where he loved to mingle and socialize with his customers. Mr. Huey loved God, his family, his church, music and was passionate about LSU football. Visitation at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Independence, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Clay Spinks. Interment Lighthouse Cemetery, Independence. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Update on Dan

Dan Turner is now trach free! He’s talking plenty and is back to eating and drinking on his own! Dan is supposed to have a rehab consultation sometime today which means he may be moving toward the rehab hospital soon! He’s also been taking several spins and visiting folks around the hospital in a wheelchair with the aid of a driver. Some of you may have spotted him already! If you have, let us know! Thank you Lord for the miracle we see in Dan Turner!!

Monday Obituary

John Charles Houeye, Sr.
(August 6, 1934 – January 6, 2013)

A resident of Roseland, died at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was born August 6, 1934 in Roseland and was 78 years of age. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, a former FHA Supervisor and owner of Golden “H” Dairy Farm. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice P. Houeye, Roseland; 4 sons and a daughter, John Charles Houeye, Jr., Amite, Michael Shaun Houeye and wife, Stephanie, Roseland, Daniel lee Houeye and wife, Sally, Roseland, Jennifer Beatrice Houeye, Roseland and Alex Jeffery Houeye and wife, Shelly, Kentwood; 11 grandchildren, Shelby, John Michael, Clayton, Seth, Bradley, Ryan, Allyson, Amber, Kaitlyn, Alex and Kaylee. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur Lee Houeye, Sr. and Gladys Dorhauen Houeye; 2 brothers, Arthur Lee Houeye, Jr. and Donald Houeye. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Simpson and Rev. Mike Foster. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Monday

A generous man will prosper;

he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.”

Proverbs 11:25 NIV~

“A cheerful heart is good medicine,

but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

~Proverbs 17:22 NIV~

Mrs. Linda B. Williams will get a pacemaker this afternoon at 1:00.  Please be in prayer for her.

Jadon: Prayers Please

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2013/01/prayers-please.html

Read the Bible in 90 days – Day 5

Exodus 1:1 – Exodus 15:16

I’ll be checking for some obituaries.  I’ll post them later.

From Texas to Losetho

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Have a fantastic Monday!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“When I refused to confess my sin, I was weak and miserable, and I groaned all day long .…

My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat.

Finally I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide them .…

And you forgave me!

All my guilt is gone.”

  Psalm 32: 3-5 (NLT)

Mr. Kenneth Felker said “Miss” Grace Helen is hospitalized in Greensburg.  She has be hospitalized over and over.  Pray she will get better.

Jadon’s Story: 1 Year Ago Today

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2013/01/1-year-ago-today.html

 Ladd Turner’s last two updates on Dan Turner

  • Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (Psalm 119:105 NIV)

Father God, thank you for your Word. Thank you for lighting the way for me, Lord. Father, I pray that others would seek your face and know you as I have come to know you. Father, thank you for this day. Thank you for such a wonderful visit with Dan Turner yesterday. Lord, thank you for gifting Dan with a strong will. Thank you for his desire to rise up! Father, I pray that you continue to heal Dan. The distance he has come in a short amount of time is a testament to your love and healing power. You are the master physician! Father, I pray that you would invigorate Dan with your physical strength. Father God, I love and praise you for all that you have done and are yet to do. I pray these things in the precious name of Jesus. Amen!!

 

  • “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. (1 Peter 2:24, 25 NIV)

Father God, thank you for your Son, Jesus. Lord Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice so that your wounds would heal us from our sin. Father God, thank you for the closeness that we can have with you because of Jesus. Lord, thank you for the good visits with Dan Turner. Thank you for his determination and desire to overcome. Lord, please continue to heal him as you have so graciously done already. Lord, thank you for all of Dan’s doctors and nurses and for the gift of healing that you’ve given all of them. Lord, I praise you! It’s in the precious name of Jesus that I pray. Amen!!

The Bible in 90 Days – Reading Schedule

Day 4: Genesis 40:12 – Genesis 50:26

Another story to share with your children/grandchildren: Tim’s Trip

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