Author: Anna Lee

Friday

“If you become angry,

do not let your anger lead you into sin …”

~Ephesians 4:26a TEV~

Yesterday, we delivered the Hatchels’ vehicle to Humboldt, TN and came back home.  It was a good trip, but we were tired when we got home.  It was such a blessing to meet Ron, the man who provides a vehicle for a number of missionaries to use.  He pointed out the vehicles for four missionary families to use in the near future.  I always teach boys and girls that missionaries can serve through many careers such as nurse, teacher, photographer, bookkeeper, pharmacist, etc.  God can use used care salesmen too! Ron has been on nine volunteer mission trips.  Then, he found a way to minister to missionaries through his business.  What a blesses it was to sit and talk with him.  I was so blessed by him.

Jason and Ellen vande Vuss will be going on a volunteer mission trip in a week and will be gone about three weeks.  Pray for those Jason and Ellen will encounter.  Pray for the children who will be staying with family here during the time.

David Allen was not admitted to the hospital yesterday.  He managed to work half a day, even with a kidney stone.  Pray for David to have a better day today.

You may remember the Mississippi church bus wreck that eventually took the life of Maggie Lee Henson.  Her parents have just published a book you may be interested in.  If you are interested in seeing the book cover and reading some comments about the book, please go to http://www.amazon.com/Maggie-Good-Jinny-John-Henson/dp/1573126306

I’ve been reading from the site.  This is an awesome book!  The family certainly let God lead them through the days after the accident.  I’ve been in love with them and their faith since the wreck.  You will be so inspired as you too read from this site and from the book.  Maggie Lee, your young life has touched many people and caused them to smile through their tears.  Thank-you, Henson family, for sharing your life and faith with us!

Another one of my classmates passed away.  This one I haven’t seen or heard from in all the years since graduation.

Patricia Currier Barrilleaux
(September 5, 1948 – June 14, 2012)

Patricia Currier Barrilleaux, age 64, died Thursday morning, June 14, 2012. “Pat” was born on September 5, 1948 in Amite, LA to the late Charlie Sam and Dorothy Walker Currier. She was a dedicated spouse, mother, and grandmother. She was married to Vernon E. Barrilleaux for 44 years and together they had 3 children, Shannon Stevens and husband, Troy, Douglas Barrilleaux and wife, Tracy and Rebecca Edwards and husband, Peyton. Pat and Vernon raised their children in Thibodaux, LA then moved to Birmingham, AL when Pat was working for Bellsouth/AT&T. Later, they moved to Loranger, LA where she retired. Pat has 9 grandchildren, Lillian Stevens and Tyler Kendrick, Santo and Emily Stevens, Jackson, Nathan, Abigail and Jacob Barrilleaux, and Zachary and Nathan Edwards. She has 1 great grandchild, Evynn Kendrick. Her siblings are, Stanley Currier and wife, Shelia, Sherry Guillot and husband, Michael, Paula Cleland and husband, Carl, Robbie Orsi and husband, Ron, Chris Blunck and husband, Carl, and Cindy Alston and husband, Sam. It would be impossible for me to celebrate my mother’s life without celebrating her faith. She trusted in His “plan” for her life. When she was diagnosed with cancer, she would say, “This is not my plan, but His plan.” Mom taught us to ground ourselves by trusting in the Lord, to let him lead us in all that we do. She challenged us frequently to re-think, re-look and re-consider using a Godly view. This is how we would like you to remember her and her life: Live lovingly and peacefully knowing that God has a plan for your life. Our family would like to extend our deepest thanks to all our friends and family who supported us on this journey. We love you and we thank you for all that you have done. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening at McKneely Funeral Home, 110 E. Factory St., Amite, LA 70422, from 6 pm until 9 pm and on Monday at St. Helena Catholic Church,112 South First St., Amite, LA, from 8 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am. Service conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment will follow in St. Dominic Cemetery, 55720 Hwy 445, Husser, LA 70442. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

We don’t know what God has in store for us today, but make the best of whatever happens today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;

with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.”

~Psalm 89:1~

Pray for Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon.  She recently got burned as she was canning fresh produce.

David Allen is back in the ER with kidney stones this time.  Keep him in your prayers.

Daily devotional – http://weewaughs.blogspot.com/2012/05/i-hope-i-never-get-that-forgetful.html

Have a fantastic day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Evening

Please be in pray for Debi Bales’ mother.  Her dementia is progressing and making sleeping difficult.  Pray for her family as they help with her daily care.

Mr. Burnell Simpson’s surgery went well.  He should be able to return home soon.

Miss Laura Joiner’s doctor said her leg was healing in a timely manner, but it will still take longer to get it mended.  Continue to pray for her.  Thank God for men and women who have stepped in to help her out.

Mrs. Mary Womack is hospitalized and undergoing tests.  Pray for her.  Thanks!

Mrs. Mary Miller continues to improve, but like Miss Laure, is not there yet.  She needs about three more weeks of healing for her foot.

Mrs. Angie Redmond continues to improve.  She’s still in ICU, but hopefully will be well enough to move soon.

East Fork Update

I was asked to share this about what’s happening at East Fork Sunday night.  I think it may be something some of us will try to work into our schedules.  I’m not sure of the time for the service, but I’m sure someone will send that to me.

….youth Service at East Fork Sunday night June 17th. Skits, music, and sermon! Mr. Cobey Hendry will bring the Word! We’d love to have a packed house! Logan Johnson plays piano……beautifully!!! The skits are great! Tristan GRice is doing a great job. And, Cobey, who has “preached” a time or two……is a tremendous speaker.

The service will begin at 6:30 P.M.

Wednesday – Updates

VBS at area churches

  • Hillsdale, Amite  -June 9-13@ 6:30-8:30 (2yr. – 6th grade; July 6 & 7 (7th – 12th grade)
  • New Zion, Kentwood – June 10-15 @ 5:30-6:30 – Registration @ 5:00 on 6/10; Commencement – Sunday
  • Kentwood Methodist – June 11-15 @ 9:00 – Noon – Registration forms available in the church office
  • Spring Creek, Kentwood – June 17 – 21 @ 6:00 – 8:45; Commencement – Friday @ 7 P.M.
  • East Fork, Kentwood – June 25 – 29 @ 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.; Commencement Sunday @ 6 P.M.
  • Hillsdale, Amite – July 6 & 7 (7th – 12th grade); 6:30 – 8:30
  • The Lord’s Church, Kentwood – July 9 – 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00
  • FBC, Roseland– July 9-13  5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.; Family night – July 13
  • Greensburg – July 23 – 27 @ 5:30 – 8:00 – Registration on July 22

Mr. Burnell Simpson’s surgery will be this afternoon.  Pray for his family as they wait through the surgery time.

Wednesday

“And this is the testimony:

that God has given us eternal life,

and this life is in His Son.

He who has the son has life:

he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.”

~1 John 5: 11-12, NKJV~

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell began radiation treatments yesterday.  Please pray for her and her family.

Mrs. Angie Redmond’s surgery went well yesterday.  Continue to pray for her.

Mrs. Grace Helen Felker is still at North Oaks where tests are being done to determine if she has an additional problem.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

I visited with Mr. Fernie Ray and “Miss” Carol Jean Gill for a few minutes yesterday in Hammond.  She has come a long way. Pray for them as she continues to have many appointments.  Just traveling almost daily is so tiring.

I was asked to share this about what’s happening at East Fork Sunday night.  I think it may be something some of us will try to work into our schedules.  I’m not sure of the time for the service, but I’m sure someone will send that to me.

….youth Service at East Fork Sunday night June 17th. Skits, music, and sermon! Mr. Cobey Hendry will bring the Word! We’d love to have a packed house! Logan Johnson plays piano……beautifully!!! The skits are great! Tristan GRice is doing a great job. And, Cobey, who has “preached” a time or two……is a tremendous speaker.

Devotional: Heart to Heart with Holley – Wherever You are Now, You Have Something to Offer

http://www.holleygerth.com/

I’m looking forward to a great day.  I wonder what God has planned for me today . . . . 

Anna Lee

Tuesday Midday

Josh Buniff (from Lloyd Hayden)

  • Please add Josh buniff to the prayer link. Today he is having his leg removed form the hip down.He and his family need much prayer.

Burnell Simpson, Sherry Simpson, & Mary Alice Blackwell

Uncle Burnell does have blockage in the main artery in his neck, They will try and put a stint in sometime within the next two days. Sherry Simpson and Ricky are in Nashville seeing her doctor.Please pray for Sherry as she takes care of herself while having Uncle Burnell on her mind. Aunt Mary Alice is having a bad day and needs our prayers too.

Thanks
Melissa (S. Johnson)

Tuesday

“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~

 

Wayne and I visited with Angie (Redmond) this evening! She will be having surgery tomorrow afternoon at North Oaks.

(Mary Criswell)

Mrs. Oma Zachary is home again after her extended stay and surgery in Kansas City.  Pray she continues to do well.

Mrs. Bernice Lee told me Friday that she would be moving to the St. Helena Nursing Home Monday.  She was looking forward to a roommate after being alone so much.  Pray she is making a good adjustment.

Mrs. Teetsy Dykes Warren Barrilleaux is already in the St. Helena Nursing Home.  I was just unaware she is there.  Please be in prayer for her as she faces health issues.

Pray for the Southern Baptist Convention that will be meeting in New Orleans Next Week.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Pray you will be able to boldly speak as God leads you.

Anna Lee

Monday Obituaries

Paul Joseph Creel
(July 27, 1941 – June 11, 2012)

A resident of Roseland, he died at 3:11 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 2012 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. He was born July 27, 1941 in New Orleans and was 70 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Diane Brown Creel, Roseland; 2 daughters, Kim Smith and husband, Darren, Wilmer and Debbie Blades and husband, Reggie, Kentwood; 2 sons, Dwaine Creel and wife, Jana, Osyka, MS and Randy Creel, Roseland; 8 grandchildren, Carey, Morgan and Courtney Creel, Doug Creel and wife, Tessa, Zack and Abby Smith, Casey Graham and wife, Angie, Kelly Prescott ad husband, Mike; 3 great-grandchildren, Allie Prescott, Ashley and Tyler Graham; 3 sisters, Lillian Brister, Roseland, Shirley Little, Roseland and Betty Sumrall, Leesville; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Murph and Lily Creel; grandson, Chris Graham; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edwin and Welma Brown; numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation at Chesbrough Baptist Church, Chesbrough, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Big Creek Cemetery, Roseland. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Mrs. Collean Finch Bickham
(June 29, 1925 – June 11, 2012)

Mrs. Collean Finch Bickham a devoted Christian who relied on her Lord and Bible to tread the walk of life to raise her family was born June 29, 1925 and passed away at 3:54 a.m., Monday, June 11, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 86, a native and a resident of Amite. She was the second born of eight children to Willie and Viola S. Finch. Mrs. Collean was employed at Tangipahoa Parish School System for many years and was a member and officer of Amite Camellia Order of Eastern Star #142.

Mrs. Collean is survived by 2 sons, Thomas M. Ballard, Sr. and Dennis K. Ballard; 2 sisters, Imelda F. Davis and Jeanette Finch; 2 brothers, Karl J. Finch and wife Margaret and Jerry E. Finch and wife Gwen; 8 grandchildren, KC, Jackie, Rhonda, Gary Ray, Kathy Kay, Michael, Jeremy & Thomas, Jr. ; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by her husband, Denton O. Bickham; parents, Willie and Viola S. Finch; son, Jack V. Ballard, Jr.; sister, Inez McDowell; 2 brothers, Willie Z. Finch and Glyn T. Finch.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 pm. and on Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Jake Williams officiating. Interment in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, LA

Amite Camellia Order of Eastern Star #142 service will be here at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2012 in the funeral home Chapel.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home is located at I-55(Exit#46) and Hwy. 16W. behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic & Holiday Inn Express

 

Monday

“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God,

you will receive what he has promised.

For, ‘In just a very little while,

he who is coming will come and will not delay.'”

~Hebrews 10:36-37 NIV~

 

VBS at area churches

  • Hillsdale, Amite  -June 9-13@ 6:30-8:30 (2yr. – 6th grade; July 6 & 7 (7th – 12th grade)
  • New Zion, Kentwood – June 10-15 @ 5:30-6:30 – Registration @ 5:00 on 6/10; Commencement – Sunday
  • Kentwood Methodist – June 11-15 @ 9:00 – Noon – Registration forms available in the church office
  • East Fork, Kentwood – 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.; Commencement Sunday @ 6 P.M.
  • Spring Creek, Kentwood – July 9 – 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00
  • The Lord’s Church, Kentwood – July 9 – 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00
  • FBC, Roseland– July 9-13  5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.; Family night – July 13
  • Greensburg – July 23 – 27 @ 5:30 – 8:00 – Registration on July 22

Mrs. Grace Helen Felker was admitted to North Oaks yesterday.  She will have surgery today on a knee.  Please be in prayer for her and for her family.

Have a great day!

Anna Lee