Month: June 2013

Wednesday

“And this gospel of the kingdom

will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations,

and then the end will come.”

~Matthew 24:14, NKJV~

 

Daddy (Larry Carruth of Greensburg) will have surgery tomorrow morning to remove his Esophagus. This is a major surgery that is necessary in the treatment of his cancer. Please keep him in your prayers.

Becky Carroth Lindsey

(He will be at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge.)

Angie Nielson’s mother’s test came out fine yesterday.  Thanks for praying.

Chase Birch will have surgery today on his pitching (right) arm.  Pray for him today and as he faces the long recovery process.

Pat Hoosier (written by Melissa H. Liberto)

God is awesome!!! Your prayers are such a blessing!! Dad is going to be able to start his chemo back up today. The oncologist was concerned about his liver because it didnt show up to good 3 weeks ago in a CT and then last week his protein and magnesium levels were down. Last weeks CT showed that dad’s liver looked remarkable (that’s how they described it) and the cancer in the liver has gotten much smaller in size. Yesterday his protein levels were back up and his magnesium was still down but not as much. I believe and know God wanted us to see more of his work. If last weeks bump in the road wouldn’t have happened then we wouldn’t know how great his liver was doing. Thank you God!!

Prayers for Eli – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prayers-for-Eli/158511724308896?fref=ts

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

  • Calvinism team addresses question: What’s next?
  • WEDNESDAY SBC MEETING BLOG
  • Luter sails to second term as SBC president

Mission Trips

  • Bro. Keith and Rachel had a fantastic opportunity and experience as they ministered in Rwanda. (The Simple Church)
  • The mission team from East Fork Baptist Church is ministering in Honduras this week.  Keep their work in your prayers.

“Where No One Else Would” –  Check this out on moments.org under moments of hope

It was our privilege to visit with the family of Mr. Roy Mitchell last night.  The American flag, special flag from his military service, and the wreaths that said “Army” and “X-POW” really touched my heart.  I thank God for the men and women of the Greatest Generation.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you;

and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem,

in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

 

John Orr, in Tyler, Texas, came through his surgery well.  Pray for him as he goes through rehab in the coming days.

Robbie Lynn update – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/robbielynn/journal

Missions – Pray for the workers in many churches who prepare to teach in VBS in their area churches.  What a blessing to be able to share Jesus with boys and girls!

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Savor Every Bite” – http://odb.org/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Inspiration – What is Moments? – http://moments.org/what-is-moments/

No Ordinary Storm: The Joplin Tornado (A Moment of Hope)  – http://moments.org/no-ordinary-storm-the-joplin-tornado/

I saw this over the weekend on the Insp channel.  I hope it inspires you too.  I think we are capable of so much more than we do.  I also believe most of us do not live up to the potential God sees in us.  This is one example of those who stepped out to live out the Scripture at the top of this post.

Anna Lee

 

 

Mr. Harley

Harley Milton Kliesch
(December 16, 1928 – June 9, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 9:35 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He was born December 16, 1928 in McElmo Canyon, CO and was 84 years of age. Survived by wife, Mary Easley Kliesch, Kentwood; son, Milton W. Kliesch and wife, Pam, Franklinton; 5 grandchildren, Holly Fron and husband, R.C., Starkville, Whitney Kliesch, Franklinton, Mindy Kliesch, Franklinton, Erin Evanoff, Sliverdale, WA, and Ryan Evanoff, Pullman, WA; 3 great-grandchildren, Hazel, Brayden and Brooklynn; and 1 brother, Lyle Kliesch. Preceded in death by parents, Ivan and Lula Kliesch; daughter, Faye Evanoff; 6 brothers, Ray, Herbert, Paul, Phillip, Robert and Bud Kliesch; and 2 sisters, Mae Cutrer and Villia Kliesch. Visitation at Osyka Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013. Services conducted by Dr. Joe Baugh. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Monday Afternoon Obituaries

Arrangements for Mr. Harley Kliesch

The obituary is not available yet.

  • Visitation from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Osyka Baptist Church Friday
  • Burial at Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood

I’m thankful to have known and loved Mr. Harley and his family.

Roy D. Mitchell
(February 28, 1925 – June 9, 2013)

Roy D Mitchell, 88, of Amite, LA died June 9, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wheeling, LA to E D and Lula Luther Mitchell. He graduated from Atlanta High School in Atlanta, LA. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master’s from Louisiana State University. He served his country during WWII in Operation Overlord landing in Normandy with Company K, 116th Infantry Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division. He was twice wounded in combat by German forces, was captured and became a POW in Germany then liberated at the end of the war. He was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Bronze Star. He served as 1st Lieutenant in the Korean Conflict as an artillery trainer. He began his career in 1948 with LSU Extension Service. He was past president of the Amite Kiwanis Club, past president of LA Association of County Agricultural Agents. He received the Distinguished Service Award for Extension Agents. He served on the Board of Directors of the Red Stick Ex POW’s. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Amite. He is survived by his six children and their spouses; Deborah O’Shee and husband, Jerry, Denham Springs, Linda Tycer and husband, Dwain, Tickfaw, Alan Mitchell and wife, Kelley, Monroe, Ronny Mitchell and wife, Louise, Richland, WA, Janet Mitchell, Amite, and Jason Mitchell and wife, Jessica, Denham Springs; fourteen grandchildren, Leslie Burley and husband, Brent, Houma, Shaun Tycer, Denham Springs, Jeremy O’Shee and wife, Nicki, Denham Springs, Chad Tycer and wife, Sarah, Houston, TX, Heather Mitchell, Richland, WA, Jenny Pastore and husband, Roger, New Orleans, Adam Mitchell and wife, Caley, Seattle, WA, Ashley Pittman and husband, Alex St. Thomas, USVI, Guy Mitchell and wife, Mandy, Richland, WA, Caleb Sharp, McKenzie Mitchell and Jackson Mitchell, all of Denham Springs; great grandchildren, Luca, Sydnie, Mitchell, Hayes, Cannon, Nicholas and Lola; sisters-in-laws, Louise Mitchell, Lafayette and Hazel Kreeger, Shreveport; numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Genia Vaughn of Amite. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Erline McCoy Mitchell; parents; brothers, Guy and John Mitchell; sisters, Linnie Shelton, Leckie Jennings and Lottie Moss. Pallbearers are Shaun, Chad, and Trey Tycer, Jeremy O’Shee, Adam Mitchell, Brent Burley, Roger Pastore, and Caleb Sharp. Honorary pallbearers are Guy Mitchell, Kevin O’Shee, Jackson Mitchell, and Alex Pittman. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6pm until 9pm on Tuesday and from 9am until time of service at 11am on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Conducting services will be Rev. Mike Foster. Burial with full military honors will be at Amite Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any of the LA War Veterans Home. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I taught the last two of the Mitchell children.  Mr. Roy was a fine may “in my book”.

Monday Mid-Morning

Please add Jessica Garner to the Prayer list. Her cancer has came back, but at this point can’t have any treatments because she is pregnant. They are planning to take the baby early, but they dont wanna danger the baby. She has been battling this for a while and is a young lady with a young family, but God works miracles. Just keep her in your prayers.

Stephanie McKenzie

 

Obituary

U.S. Army Spc. Christopher R. Drake

MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home

 

U.S. Army Spc. Christopher R. Drake

A resident of Tickfaw, he departed this life Sunday, May 26, 2013, in Bagram, Afghanistan, at the age of20.

Religious service will be at Eagle Heights Community Church, 47318 Rufus Bankston Road, Tickfaw, where Kevin Dunn is pastor. Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013.

Rev. Jermaine Brumfield will conduct the service.

Interment will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond.

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs.

 

Chris will be recognized for his service by many who never knew him.  There will be lots of red, white, and blue flying in Hammond today!  Pray those who support Chris’ family and his service will be able to diminish the effect of the protestors who plan to be there.  

May God continue to bless America, especially those who serve to protect freedom around the world!

Monday

“I commit you to God and to the Word of his grace,

which can build you up and

give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.”

~Acts 20:32NIV~

We are thankful for the rain we received tonight.  We received less than a quarter inch this morning and almost none in the last week.  God sent it right when it was needed.  He’s always on time!

Kaye Roberts’ brother,  Jimmy Alford of Magnolia, was diagnosed with cancer last week.  He will begin treatment at Ochsner in New Orleans today.  Pray for Jimmy and his extended family during this time.

Pray for Andy Taylor’s sister, Cindy.  She is having serious vision problems.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Prayer has been requested for Chase Birch who will have surgery on his pitching arm Wednesday.  This will take him out of sports for his entire senior year.  Pray the surgery is successful and Chase is an obedient patient so he won’t cause permanent damage to his right arm.

Don Schneeweiss’ sister has been hospitalized twice since her kidney transplant.  The sister-in-law who was the donor is doing well.  Pray things begin to run smoothly for Don’s sister.

Robbie Lynn is still hospitalized and fighting some difficult issues.  Prayer for her, her doctors, and her family will be greatly appreciated.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/robbielynn/journal

Mr. Jerome Rosenblatt is hospitalized at the VA in Jackson, MS.  Pray for him and for his wife at home.

My aunt from Texas, Naomi, called to say her husband, John Orr, will be having knee-replacement surgery this morning at 7:30 at Tyler, TX.  She has fallen again while visiting her daughter at the nursing home.  Sharla has developed respiratory problems at the nursing home. This family seems to always have a “full plate” of difficulties to face.  Pray for them to stay strong in their faith and to have better days soon.

Pray for Callie Cole.  Her situation is one of small steps of progress.

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

Adventures of Connor Man 

https://www.facebook.com/TheAdventuresOfConnorMan?filter=2

Prayers for Eli

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prayers-for-Eli/158511724308896

From Paula K. Splane

My mother, Velma Kliesch, has been moved from ICU to a regular room at North Oaks. Pneumonia has cleared up, lungs and kidneys are improving. Still fighting cellulitis though. Thanks for all the prayers.

Mr. Harley Kliesch moved to his heavenly home last night and is no longer possessed by the disease that has controlled his life lately.  May we all remember what a wonderful man he was and the example he set.

Mr. Roy Mitchell of Amite passed away Saturday.  One of his sons is in Afghanistan.  Arrangements have not been made yet.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Letter from C.S. Lewis” (very timely)

http://odb.org/

Missions – Continue to pray for Bro. Keith Rhodes and Rachel (born in Kentwood) as they continue/complete their mission trip to Rwanda representing God and The Simple Church.

I’m thanking God for all of you to join in praying for these needs.  You are so important!

Anna Lee

Sunday

Happy Lord’s Day!

“Faith comes from hearing the message,

and the message is heard through the Word about Christ.”

~Romans 10:17 NIV~

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Obedience is Worship” – http://odb.org/

Missions –   Southern Baptist Giving  – Cooperative Program – http://www.imb.org/main/give/page.asp?StoryID=4541&LanguageID=1709

Missionss – Southern Baptist Disaster Relief – http://www.namb.net/dr/

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee