Author: Anna Lee

Monday Addition

I forgot to include this request from Gloria Gill.  As of Sunday School time yesterday, Brian’s condition was still about the same.  He is still hospitalized without any family being with him.

Got a text from Kelly Gehringer, asking prayers for her cousin Brian Mclain which is also Pete’s nephew. He was in a car accident going to work in California. He is in critical condition, He is on a ventilator, his neck is not broken but he has a chest tube, head trauma, leg is broken. His pelvic is broken and he has a collapsed lung. This is Lee Ann Gill’s son. Please lift him and the family up in prayers. He is out there by himself right now. Thanks everyone.
My aunt, Naomi Orr, will be going to the doctor this morning to check for other possible injuries.

Monday

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth,

where moth and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,

where moth and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

~Matthew 6:19-21 NIV~

Tricia Wall McCain requests pray for her sister, Kathy, who will be seeing a doctor for test results today.

My cousin sent word that my aunt slipped and fell while visiting my cousin at a nursing home in Texas.  Naomi was taken to the hospital where tests were done before sending her home.  Pray her confusion completely heals up and her broken collarbone heals quickly and properly.  Pray for her husband, John, as he is still on a walked after having knee replacement surgery.  I know your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Patsy Benefield fell at home and returned to North Oaks seventeen hours after being released.  The fall caused a broken bone in an upper leg that required surgery Saturday evening.  Pray for her to recover well.  The family will appreciate your prayers.

Thank God for the beautiful weather we have had and the opportunity to celebrate the empty tomb and all that that means to Christians worldwide.

Thought for the Day: The passing of time

The rules at a particular university were such that if the professor
were not present in the classroom by 15 minutes past the hour, the class was
considered a “walk” and the students were free to leave — with no penalties
for missing a class. The rooms were equipped with the type wall clocks
which “jumped” ahead each minute, in a very noticeable fashion. These
clocks were also not of the most sophisticated construction. Some
enterprising student discovered that if one were to hit the clock with
chalkboard erasers, it would cause the clock to “jump” ahead one minute.

So, it became almost daily routine for these students to take target
practice at the clock (as it would have it, this particular professor was
not the most punctual). A few well-aimed erasers, and lo, 15 minutes were
passed, and class dismissed itself.

When the day for the next exam rolled around, the professor strolled
into the room, passed out the exams, and told them “You have one hour to
complete it.”

The professor then proceeded to collect the erasers from around the
room and gleefully took aim at the clock. When he had successfully “jumped”
the clock forward one hour, he closed the class and collected the exam
papers.

We’ll all been in situations where we would like for time to jump ahead
and move faster than it does. But, as we get older, we become aware than
time is moving quite fast enough on its own, without any help!

“My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle…” (Job 2:6)

“Now my days are swifter than a runner; They flee away….They pass by
like swift ships, Like an eagle swooping on its prey.” (Job 9:25-26)

“For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little
time and then vanishes away.” (James 4:14b)

The Bible speaks often about how quickly life passes, not to depress
us, but to bring us to the realization that we had better be preparing now
for the eternity that lies beyond this life.

If you find yourself watching the clock at work today, wishing the time
would pass faster, be careful! It will be gone before you know it.

Have a great day and a great weekend!

Alan Smith
Boone Church of Christ
Boone, North Carolina

I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy some of this beautiful day outside.  While there, thank God for some of the many blessings He has provided for you.

Anna Lee

“Up from the Grave He Arose”

“Jesus said to her,

‘I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.’”

~John 11:25 NKJV~

 

 

Scott says thanks

Scott Flamm got a cancer-free report on Thursday.
I told him that he had ALOT of prayer support. He was actually taken aback and with a big grin said, “Tell them THANKS!!” So THANKS to all of you and to the GOD above.
Pam (Sellers)

Thought for the Day: We are Resurrection People

http://tftd.faithsite.com/content.asp?CID=18820

Today is about our resurrected Lord and what that means to us each day of  the year!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think,

according to the power at work within us,

to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations,

forever and ever. Amen.’”

~Ephesians 3:20-21, ESV~

Jadon’s mom has posted an update you will be sure to enjoy.

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Pray for Mrs. Shirley Frazier.  The family is planning to bring her to Kentwood for the weekend.  I’m not sure it happened, but pray that “Miss” Shirley has a good weekend wherever she is.

I got some computer messages from Marsha Bankston.  She has an awesome outlook as a “Child of God” and will be seeing an oncologist for the next step.  Marsha invites you to continue to pray for her and her family.  She’s a real “trooper” because she knows she is in God’s hands!

We will celebrate part of the Easter weekend with “Mug & Muffin” at FBC, Kentwood this morning.  Ladies and girls are invited to bring their favorite mug to enjoy some coffee, tea, milk, juice, etc. to go with the muffins we plan to share.  Join us at 10:00 and have some questions for my favorite female missionaries – Jennie, Mallory, and Madison Hatchel.  Let’s celebrate part of the Easter weekend together.

Thought for the Day: Before morning can come

http://tftd.faithsite.com/content.asp?CID=18316

The meaning of each day of the Easter weekend is special.  I can face Friday and Saturday because I know the meaning of Easter morning.  It’s not chocolate candy or colored eggs.  It’s “Up from the Grave He Arose” and “Victory in Jesus”!

Jesus is indeed the reason for the Easter season!

Anna Lee

Friday’s Death Notice

Wanda Ann Ficklin was born on November 19, 1959 and passed away at 1:40 a.m., Friday, April 6, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 52, a native of Amite and a resident of Greensburg.

Wanda is survived by 2 sons, Micah Little & Cody Little; 3 brothers, Freddie Ficklin and wife Rennie, Mike Ficklin and wife Natalie & Randy “Duke” Ficklin; 2 granddaughters, Callie Nicole Tidwell & Irish Eyze Jenkins; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by her son, Johnathan Tidwell ; father, D. L. “Bang” Ficklin, mother, Myrtle L. Cutrer Ficklin Fiorello; 2 brothers, Jimmy Lewis Ficklin & Sheriff Ronald Ray “Gun” Ficklin and niece, Lacey Ficklin

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, April 9, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Bro. Joe Day and Rev. Thomas Burdette officiating. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA.

Good Friday

“Since we were restored to friendship with God

by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies,

we will certainly be delivered from eternal punishment by his life.”

~Romans 5:10 NLT~

Family members report that Mrs. Carol Jean Gill will be coming to Kentwood in about two weeks.  Thank God for healing her to this point.

Jimmy Schwartz has returned home to Kentwood.  Thank God the blood he received has made him feel better.

Delanie Dean continues to improve.  She should be back to normal real soon.

Jude Fowler is home after his procedure and is doing well.  He too should be back to normal soon.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Today’s devotional  – Thought for the Day: Celebrating Easter

http://tftd.faithsite.com/content.asp?CID=18299

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Sunrise Service at Inspiration Park – 6:30 A.M. Breakfast will be provided.

FBC, Kentwood Easter Schedule

8:15 – Early service

9:15 – Sunday School

10:30 – Second Service

No afternoon/evening activities/services

Photographs for a new church directory at FBC, Kentwood

Wednesday – Saturday April 18-21

Call the church office (229-8111) to schedule your time.

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“When you were dead in your sins…

God made you alive with Christ.” 

~Colossians 2:13~

 

Scott Flamm

Great news, they think they got all of the cancerous roots!!! He was actually back at work this week.
THANKS FOR PRAYING
Pam (Sellers)

Jadon Pailet is doing better.  Keep praying until he is without any fever and back to learning new things.

Smiley Conerly’s back surgery is scheduled for Tuesday.  You can begin praying today.

Madison Alvin “Pete” Neyland

Died Sunday, April 1 at Lane Memorial Hospital. He was 81. Born October 17, 1930 in Amite County, MS, he moved to Central in 1942 where he resided until his death. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bobbie Bennett Neyland; two daughters, Patti Morgan, Central, and Betty Neyland, Laguna Beach, CA; one son, Mike and wife Lisa McKenzie Neyland, Kentwood; four grandsons, Jamie and wife Kris Creel Neyland, Franklinton; Matt and wife Amanda Touchard Neyland; Eli and Max Neyland, one granddaughter, Chloe Madison Neyland, all of Kentwood; sister, Mildred Neyland Bennett, Central; dear friends he considered his family, Steve Naquin and Sharon Knight, Central, and Russ and Amy Watts, Zachary. Preceded in death by his parents, Brew and Molly Lindsay Neyland; and a son-in-law, Michael J. Morgan. Pete was retired from Gulf States Utilities, and was a charter founding member of Central Private School. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Visitation at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 4, from 9am with memorial services at 11 am conducted by Rev. Percy Mac Frazier, Kentwood United Methodist Church. A private inurnment for the family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.

Thought for the Day: Looking heavenward

The temporary Sunday school teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. Finally she went to the preacher’s study and asked for help.

The preacher came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two numbers he paused and stared blankly for a moment. Finally he look serenely heavenward and his lips moved silently. Then he looked back at the lock, and quickly turned to the final number, and opened the lock.

The teacher was amazed. “I’m in awe at your faith, preacher,” she said.

“It’s really nothing,” he answered. “The number is on a piece of tape on the ceiling.”

What a great definition of the concept of faith! The essence of faith truly is to look heavenward. It is to look toward heaven for our guidance, our motivation, and our very reason for existence.

We are surrounded by the things of this world, and it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that what we can see all around us is what is “real.” Faith is the ability to set our eyes on that which is above, the true reality.

“By faith [Abraham] dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob….for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” (Heb. 11:9-10)

May you live by faith this day, and don’t forget to look up!

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
White House Church of Christ
White House, Tennessee

Take some time Saturday morning to come to Mug & Muffin at FBC, Kentwood.  Come enjoy some muffins and morning beverages and talk with Jennie A. Hatchel and her daughter, Mallory and Madison.  You can get to know them better and ask questions about life as a missionary.  The Hatchel family will be returning to Prague in a little more than a month.  We hope to see you at 10:00 A.M.  Bring your favorite mug is you want to use it during the meeting.

 

Jesus is the reason for the Easter season!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Give ear to my words, O Lord,

consider my meditation.

Give heed to the voice of my cry,

my King and my God,

for to You I will pray”

~Psalm 5:1-2~

Pray for people across our area as they continue to face bad weather.  Pray for those who lost homes in the tornadoes.  Thank God for protecting lives in the midst of all the bad weather.  Especially pray for the New Orleans area today as they experience flooding.

Jadon Pailet continues to battle pneumonia.  Keep him and his family in your prayers.

Delanie Dean had ear surgery yesterday.  The, she had a reaction to her medication.  Pray she is better today.

Jimmy Schwartz was given more blood yesterday.  Pray for the doctors as they search for a cause for the current problems.

Pray for the young lady as she prepares for a mission trip to Ethiopia. Pray for the family as they support her calling.

http://shine4thechildren.blogspot.com/

Continue to pray for Mr. Kenneth Felker and for Mrs. Grace Helen.  They are both having a difficult week.

Thought for the Day: Unusual mergers

The last few years have seen many company mergers. Here are some possible mergers to expect in the future:

1. Xerox and Wurlitzer: They’re going to make reproductive organs.

2. Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell Computers: New company will
be called Fairwell Honeychild.

3. Polygram Records, Warner Brothers and Keebler: New company will
be called Poly-Warner-Cracker.

4. Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush, and W.R. Grace
Company: New company will be called Hale Mary Fuller Grace.

5. 3M & Goodyear: MMMGood

6. John Deere & Abitibi-Price: Deere Abi

7. Honeywell, Imasco, and Home Oil: Honey, I’m Home

8. Denison Mines, Alliance, and Metal Mining: Mine, All Mine

9. Zippo Manufacturing, Audi, Dofasco, Dakota Mining: Zip Audi Do-Da

10. Knott’s Berry Farm & National Organization of Women: Knott NOW!

11. Netscape & Yahoo: Net ‘n’ Yahoo

12. Fed-Ex & UPS: FedUp

There’s another “merger” that took place years ago even more unbelievable than any of those listed above. What do you get when you merge the omnipotent God of the universe with human flesh and blood? Jesus Christ, the only being who ever lived who could rightfully wear both the title “Son of God” and the title “Son of Man”. Understanding why God, in loving humility, would be willing to stoop so low for our benefit remains a mystery, but it is the foundation of our hope.

“….Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death — even death on a cross!” (Phil. 2:5b-7, NIV)

Praise be to God for the “merger” that offers us life!

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
White House Church of Christ
White House, Tennessee

Stay safe and dry.  Don’t take any unnecessary chances with the weather today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday’s Obituaries

Kenneth Cox
(November 3, 1963 – April 3, 2012)

A resident of Greensburg, he died at 12:34 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He was born November 3, 1963 in Baton Rouge and was 48 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Tina Cox; 2 sons, Brandon Cox and wife, Taylor and Lance Cox; 2 granddaughters, Kennadie and Makenzie; mother, Rachel Cox, all of Greensburg; 3 sisters, Brenda Castillo and husband, Roger, Amite, Angela Lagasse and husband, Clint, Austin, TX and Deborah Lea and husband, Kernan, Kentwood. Preceded in death by his father, Winfred Cox. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2012. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Frances Giambrone Currier
(July 11, 1928 – April 2, 2012)

A resident of Amite, she died at 9:20 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2012 at her home. She was born July 11, 1928 in Independence and was 83 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Joe A. Currier, Amite; 2 sons, Charles Currier, Gonzales and Thomas Currier and wife, Kathy, Amite; a daughter, Judy C. Williams and husband, Jimmy, Amite; 12 grandchildren, Brad Currier and wife, Tiffany, Andy Currier and wife, Mary Margaret, Todd Currier, Adam Currier, Cody Currier, Jason Williams, Jamie Vaughn, Jenna Vaughn and fiancé, Clinton Blades, Clay Currier, Jill Currier, Grant Currier and Holly Currier Capell; 8 great-grandchildren, Turner and Tate Currier, Lindsie, Emilie and Allie Currier, Madeline Kohan, Connor O’Neal and Peyton Capell; a sister, Loretta Abene, Hammond; numerous nieces and nephews including Carleen A. Wardle and husband, Dan and their children, Abney and Brayden. Preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Carleen Piazza Giambrone; brother, Guice Giambrone. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, April 5, 2012. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Helena Catholic Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.