Month: March 2013

Monday

“Give yourselves to God …

surrender your whole being to him to be used for righteous purposes.”

~Romans 6:13b TEV~

 

Pray for Peggy Alford has knee replacement surgery today in Baton Rouge.  Pray for her caregivers in the coming weeks.

Pray for Mrs. Susie Wales as she works at rehab for the next week.

90 Day Bible Reading

Romans 15:1 – 1 Corinthians 14:40

Mission Offering – Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Mission Projects at FBC, Kentwood

  • Pew Blankets for FBC, Kentwood (until we have one per pew)
  • Zach’s Lidz for Kidz (through April)
  • Lara’s Gowns for Smiles – Indefinately

Malley Jane McMullen

(March 2, 2013 – March 22, 2013)

Services for Malley Jane McMullen will be held Tuesday March 26, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Roy Dabbs officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Baby Malley Jane of Meridian was born March 2, 2013 and died Friday March 22, 2013 at Blair Baston Children’s Hospital in Jackson.

Survivors include her parents, Monty and Janie Dickerson McMullen of Meridian; grandparents, Dr. Albert and Janell McMullen of Meridian, and Wayne and Elynn Dickerson of Demopolis, Al; great –grandmother, Eva Dickerson of Goodman, MS; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Chad Turner, Mark Davis, Reggie Richardson and Wayne Rainer. Honorary pallbearers will be Marty McMullen, Robert Mayben, and Joshua Dickerson.

Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.

Wanzie Lee Jenkins Graham
(December 25, 1925 – March 23, 2013)

On December 25, 1925, Wanzie Lee Jenkins Graham was born to Claibe and Dolly Jenkins, cotton farmers in the Lawrence Creek Community of Washington Parish. At the age of 17, she met A. C. Graham, the man she would be married to for 64 years. Fourteen children, dairy farmers, and a trucking business gave her a full life. Wanzie left this life on March 23, 2013. She is survived by her 5 sons, Charles Ray Graham, Baltimore, MD, A.C. Graham, Jr., Amite, Rocky Graham, Amite, Barney Joe Graham, Kentwood and William Dennis Graham, Amite; 7 daughters, Genelle Rick, Amite, Georgette Fontenot, Slidell, Carol Sue Schexnayder, Slidell, Debbie Marie Smith, Picayune, MS, Brenda Kaye Graham, New Iberia, Tammy Lynn Bennett, Amite and Candice San Crowe, Amite; 34 grandchildren, Connie, Chuck, Charlene, Cindy, BoBo, Rosie, Chance, Mandy, Michelle, Michael, Casey, Kelly, April, Cole, Nick, BJ, Rocky, Jr.,Brandon, Krystal, Rusty, Kirsten, Ricky, Brian, Melissa, Jason, Wanda, Dewayne, Alan, Jessica, Justin, Kaitlan, Courtney, Cassie, and Heather; 35 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by, her husband, A.C. Graham; parents, Claibe and Dolly Jenkins Graham;11 brothers and sisters; son, Michael L. Graham; daughter, Shirley Ann Dykes; 2 grandchildren, Chris Graham and Clay Hyde; great-granddaughter, Jennifer Renee DiMiceli; great-great-granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Rodrigues. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Religious Services will be held at Wilmer Missionary Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Interment Wilmer Cemetery, Wilmer. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Randy Casanova

(January 22, 1956 – March 23, 2013)

A resident of McComb, MS, died on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at his residence in McComb. He was born January 22, 1956 in Amite and was 57 years of age. Survived by 3 sons, Chad, Brad and Randy Casanova; 4 daughters, Tashia Glynn, Brittany Mullins and husband, Henry, Nikki Hunt and Tammy Casanova; 13 grandchildren; and mother, Harriet Carlton. Preceded in death by father, Felder Casanova; and 2 sisters, Lisa Evans and Rita Holden. 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 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Services conducted by Bro. Joe Jackson. Interment Arcola-Roseland, Roseland. The family would like to thank Ochsner Foundation for their excellent care during the years. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Sunday

“Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”

~Luke 18:16b~

Connor Corkern did get to come home.  Pray all goes well for them so they can enjoy some family time at home for a while.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell has been having some difficult days, but continues to do her best.  Mr. Phillip looks good.  Together, they make a good team as they care for each other.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier continues to endure pain and looks forward to finding the right doctor who can help her.

Reesa Birch DeLee is a little better.  Her mother said she has braved driving short distances.  She continues to benefit from our prayers for her. Be sure to include her family in your prayers.

Daily Bible Reading – Day 80 (only 8 more)

Acts 28:17 – Romans 14:23

Grief-stricken Syrian father struggles to keep going

http://www.imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=11590&LanguageID=1709

Pray for lives to be changed this Easter season at many local churches.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

~John 8:31-32 NLT~

 

From Lloyd and Alcyon Hayden

Please add Mason Hoss to the prayer list.He’s in Childrens hospital in NO and needs prayer. This is Dera Hughes great nephew.
Talked with Jamie Schwartz this afternoon and Jimmie (Schwartz) not doing good.

Malley Jane McMullen‘s brain is healed.  She went to heaven about midnight.

Facebook page – Praying for Malley Jane 

90 Day Bible Reading – Day 79

Acts 16:38 –  Acts 28:16

Syria crisis worsens, relief effort expands into country

http://imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=11589&LanguageID=1709

Thanking God for many answered prayers.  What do you have to thank Him for?

Anna Lee

Friday Evening

Peggy Alford

Please put mom on the prayer link as she and daddy both prepare for her Knee Replacement surgery on Monday. She is not one to let others take care of her, so this will be an adjustment for her. Thank you! Wendy A. Fowler

Betty Taylor

The doctor determined Betty is having a small seepage in her retina area.  She received the first of three shots in her eye today.  This be much better than having a tumor.  Andy said they are blessed!

Connor Corkern

Connor was doing so well, the doctors have talked of possibly sending him home today.  What an improvement!

Jones Family

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Here’s a new family to pray for.

Malley Jane was born March 2nd, 2013 in Meridian, MS. Due to a ruptured placenta there was a severe loss of oxygen and 9 minutes w/o a heartbeat.  You can support Malley Jane by visiting www.goldenspikesbaseballclub.com.
Malley Jane has her own Facebook Page – Praying for Malley Jane

 

Friday

“Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him,

since He always lives to make intercession for them.”

~Hebrews 7:25~

Pray for Betty Taylor as she learned yesterday that she has an eye problem that sent her to Jackson, MS for an 8:30 appointment this morning.  I’ll post more after she sees the doctoc.

Coach Shaw told us last night that his son Tommy had triple bypass heart surgery last week in Covington.  He is doing well now.

90 Day Bible Reading – Day 78

Acts 6:8 – Acts 16:37

Day 50 of 5 Wells in 5 Days by Samaritan’s Purse

Does your church need an AAEO missionary to speak?

 

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/speaker/

 

Baptist Press –BPNews.net

Share God’s love today!

Anna Lee

Thursday Afternoon

Kelly Wayne Russell is recovering well, but has realized it will take longer than he expected.  Keep praying for him.  Thanks!

Shelton Day is doing well following his triple by-pass surgery.  Keep him in your prayers for a little longer.

5 Wells in 5 Days – Today was the fourth day.  Let’s pray all goes well tomorrow so that they can complete the wells and provide clean water for the people.  Pray having clean water to drink will give personnel a chance to learn about “Living Water”.  Thank God for Samaritan Purse.

Thursday Addition

I spoke with “Miss” Susie.  She is doing very well this morning.  Thank God for her progress.

 

Jimmy Schwartz – From Frances Gay

After the senior lunch yesterday at The Chimes, we stopped in Hammond and located Jimmy in Room 4001.   They had moved him from step-down to intermediate care on 4th floor.   He was in good spirits and was concerned about Randy BLanchard, but I couldn’t update him on his condition.   We had a short visit but left feeling good about him.

Thursday

“For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love

which you have shown toward His name,

in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”

~Hebrews 6:10~

Continue to pray for “Miss” Susie Wales.  She is in telemetry at OLOL.  I don’t have her room number, but her phone number is 1-225-374-4223.

Update on Callie Cole

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/calliecole

Jimmy Schwartz is still in step-down, but I don’t have a room number for him either.  Pray for peace and comfort for Jimmy, Ruby, the boys, and other family members.

Jenne Valentine is hospitalized at Southwest.  Her baby was born during prayer meeting time.  Mother, Father, and baby BOY are all doing well.  Keep them in your prayers.  They will have some family adjustments to make in the coming days.

Ora Lee Wilson’s brother-in-law and sister-in-law both need our continued prayers.  The family has been through so much.  Pray for them when you pray for the two family members who are sick.

Mr. “Cete” Dillon is progressing well following his stay at North Oaks.  Keep him in your prayers as he continues to heal.

Shelton Day is continuing to do well at North Oaks.  Thank-you for praying for him and his family.

I’ve been told Beverly “Doodle” W. Watson is doing well and getting good medical reports.

Mr. Kenneth Felker is not hospitalized now, but continues to need out prayers.

Don’t forget the Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  It’s tonight at 6:30.  Call me if you need directions or other information.

90 Day Bible Reading – Day 77

John 15:18 – Acts 6:7

AAEO – Missionaries Say Thanks

Dear Friends,

I wish to take this opportunity to thank Southern Baptists for your prayers, and gifts through the Cooperative Program, and through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. These offerings and prayers enable me to do what the Lord has called us to do in the way we do it. It is indeed my privilege to serve the Lord in this way!

Lamar and Dolly Duke
State director of missions
Baptist Convention of New York

Venezuelan Evangelicals Call for Prayer after Chávez’s Death

http://www.imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=11555&LanguageID=1709&cid=imbel

Baptist Press – BPNews.net