Month: February 2013

Sunday

“And take the helmet of salvation,

. . . praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,

. . . that may be given to me,

that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

utterance . . . that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.”

~Ephesians 6:17-20~

From Ashley Raborn

Please remember Sammy Ott in your prayers. He is still hospitalized following surgery last week. Praises to God, his platelet count is already starting to increase! Thank you

Charles “Hoppy” Smith
(April 12, 1941 – February 1, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 12:26 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born April 12, 1941 in Kansas City, MO and was 71 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Gilbert Graham. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. He is survived by his wife, Amy Costanza Smith, Kentwood; daughter, Kimberly Farrell and husband, Christopher, Roseland; 3 sisters, Mary Davidson, Kentwood, Alma Smith, Lott, TX, and Rita Bailey, Lott, TX; brother, Edward Smith, Natchez, MS; brother in law, Louis Costanza, Amite; 3 grandchildren, Linda, Beau, and Cheyenne Farrell, Roseland; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, parents, James and Clarita Smith; brother, Alfred Smith. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

IMB: Worth the Wait

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=7970&LanguageID=1709

90 Bible Reading – Day 31

1 Chronicles 24:1 -2 Chronicles 7:10

Don’t let a football game bump the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday – Another Obituary

Annette Marie Bruno
(March 13, 1925 – February 2, 2013)

A resident of Independence, she died at 4:09 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 13, 1925 in Independence and was 87 years of age. She was a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Services conducted by David Whittle. Interment Colonial Cemetery, Independence. She is survived by her son, Nicholas Joseph Bruno, III and wife, Darlene, Independence; 2 granddaughters, Brandie Bruno Layrisson and husband, Parker and Jessica Barrilleaux and husband, Carbett, Sr.; 2 great-grandchildren, Carbett Barrilleaux, Jr. and Olivia Grace Barrileaux She is preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Joseph Bruno, Jr.; parents, Guiseppe and Catherine DiGiovanni; 2 brothers, Paul and Michael DiGiovanni; and a sister, Olivia Mannina; In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Saturday Afternoon

Berline Day Broom
(August 27, 1918 – February 1, 2013)

Berline Broom passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2013 at the age of 94. Born on August 27, 1918 in Kentwood, LA. Daughter of the late Joseph Day and Augusta Watson Day and wife of the late Roger Shales and the late Charles Broom. She was preceded in death by 5 siblings, grandson, Rex Shales and her eldest daughter, Gay Ann Shales. She is survived by 3 children, Roger Day Shales (Karen), Linda Greenblum and Berline Broom. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, V-Ann Richmond, Michele Borey, Shan O’Connor, Bart Manguno, Ross Shales, Roger Shales Jr., Rachel Roppolo, Max Greenblum and Hannah Greenblum; 16 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dian Davis, Kacharie Harris and Vickie Taylor for all of their care, love and support during the past few months. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation and funeral service at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 Hwy 440, Kentwood, LA. Visitation on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Service will follow the visitation. Interment at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guest book, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Saturday

 

Pray for the local guys in the National Guard who are headed to Afghanistan again.  Included in that number are Dawson and Chris (Dawson’s nephew) Primes.  They go to serve because of the love they have for those here in the States.  Pray for this group on a regular basis.

From Jeanne B. Tate

Please pray for a two year old girl, Laney Wilson.  She was born with a rare
brain disorder.  One of the problems is that is causes her sodium levels to
rise.  That is happening right now.  She is in the ICU in McComb, Ms.  If it
gets too high she can have seizures and at the worst a coma.  They have to
bring it down slowly or she could have seizures for going down too fast.
Her family would appreciate your prayers.  Thank you for your prayers.  May
the Lord be glorified.

From Frances Gay

Jim (Walley) is having surgery Monday at 7 a m (in Baton Rouge).  Pray that he has a good outcome and also pray for the Drs and caregivers. . . He will be in hospital for 3-4 days.

Jesse Dean‘s surgery went well.  He is home and recovering as expected.  Pray he heals well and the surgery was successful.

Jones Family

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IMB: Worth the Risk

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=8707&LanguageID=1709

90 Day Reading of the Bible

1 Chronicles 10:1 -1 Chronicles 23:32

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Pray for our country!

Anna Lee

Friday

 

Above all else guard your heart

for it is the wellspring of life.

~Proverbs 23:4~

Local ministry opportunity: Shirts and pants for men at Kentwood Manor

There is a need for clean, usable clothing for men.  If you have some men’s shirts and pants to share, please drop them off under the stairwell when you enter the office/fellowship hall building (where you buzz to have the door opened).  Most of the men wear small – medium sizes.     Thanks!

IMB: Faith by Sight

 

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=9855&LanguageID=1709

 

90 Day Bible Read: Day 29

1 Chronicles 1:1 – 1 Chronicles 9:44

Baptist Press – Wonderful articles again today

BPNews.net

Pray for Majel and Jesse Dean today as Jesse has out-patient hand surgery today in Hammond.

Pray for little Everett Smith, son of Jason and Rebekah Alford Davis Smith.  He is hospitalized in McComb with RSV.  EMMETT HAS NOW BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMONIA.

Many visitors will be in New Orleans today and in the coming weeks.  Pray for good judgment and safety for each one.

Thank God for a beautiful week, even if everything in your world was not perfect.  He is!

Anna Lee