“How awesome is the LORD Most High,
the great King over all the earth!….
For God is the King of all the earth;
sing to him a psalm of praise.
God reigns over the nations;
God is seated on his holy throne.”
~Psalm 47:2,7-8~
Infant John Varnado
Little John’s surgery went well! Thank you all so much for all of the
prayers! Words can’t express how much we all appreciate every thought
and prayer from all of you!! The 1st big surgery is behind him now.
His next surgery will be in 3-6 months and the last one will be in a
couple of years. Still praying for a great and speedy recovery!
From Melissa Johnson
Please put Kayla (Johnson) on the prayer link again. She is in the hospital in Covington at lake view . Has bad head ache and they are running test. Hopefully will know something in the morning.
Ann McNabb Huff will be having cataract surgery this morning. She will be appreciative of your prayers.
Request from Sue D. Tucker
I request prayer for Robert Collins (my neice inlaw’s nephew) who fell
from a building today and has multiple injuries including a broken
back and he is in East Jefferson hospital and unconscious. Thank you.
Macy Gueldner
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner
Mark Addison passed away Tuesday evening. Pray for his family.
Frank Joseph Patanella
(November 7, 1938 – November 18, 2013)
A resident of Amite, died on Monday, November 18, 2013 at his home. He was born November 7, 1938 in Independence and was 75 years of age. Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 at Colonial Cemetery, Independence. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Jesse E. Chapman, Sr.
(January 26, 1952 – November 18, 2013)
A resident of Loranger, he was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather who lost his battle with cancer on Monday, November 18, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 26, 1952 in Independence and was 61 years of age. He was a member of Briar Patch Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Diane Chapman, Loranger; daughter, Velma Chapman and fiancé, Jason Wehner, Loranger; grandson, Ian Chauvin; 3 sisters, Emily Starns and husband, Wayne, Walker, Betty Husser, Ponchatoula and Linda Widas, Roseland; sister in law, Sheila Porter, Amite; brother in law, Frank Shaffett and wife, Kim, Amite; mother in law, Mary Thames, Amite. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Velma Chapman; 2 sons, Jesse Chapman, Jr. and Jonathan Chapman; brother, Donald Ray Chapman; father in law, Wilson Shaffett; brother in law, Junior Shaffett; sister in law, Lisa Shaffett. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Jim Carlisle. Interment Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
SHIRLEY HARTZOG POWELL
(JANUARY 22, 1929 – OCTOBER 21, 2013)
Shirley Hartzog Powell, 84, of Groves, Texas passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 22, 1929 to Florine Robin Hartzog and Preston Hartzog in Kentwood, Louisiana. Shirley graduated from Kentwood High School. She was a resident of the area since 1949. She was a homemaker as well as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.
Visitation was on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Funeral service was at 9:30 AM Thursday, October 24, 2013 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Hulon Powell of Groves, Texas, her daughters, Gayle Felps of Groves, Texas, Kay Godwin and husband Terry of Groves, Texas, her sons, Douglas Powell and wife Dee of Winnie, Texas, Michael Powell and wife Martha of LaGrange, Texas, 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sister, Phala Simmons of Walton, Kentucky and a brother who is a Trappist Monk, Bro. Laurin Hartzog of Conyers, Georgia as well as several nieces and nephews.
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Genuine Concern”
Moral Stories – “Live and Work”
http://academictips.org/blogs/live-or-work/
Hymn of the Day – “There is a Balm in Gilead” (I doubt you have heard this one lately.)
http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/i/tisabalm.htm
Thankfulness – Day 20 – Christian Men and Women
Today, I want to thank God for all the many Christian men and women who have influenced my life. Some were connected through church, but others through their profession. Some are living, but some are no longer living. Some were relatives, but some were not. Some were church leaders, but others were not. Some influenced my life when I was a child, but some influenced me during my adult years. The thing they all had in common was that they made a difference in my life – my life here on earth and for eternity!
Reminder – It’s not too late to pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child.
Have a blessed day!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 