Author: Anna Lee

Thursday

Your attitude must be like my own,

for I, the Messiah,

did not come to be served,

but to serve,

and to give my life.

~Matthew 20:28 LB~

 

 

Tripp Roth

http://randycourtneytripproth.blogspot.com/

 

 

From Pam Sellers

Brent (Miller) is doing a little better. He is eating one meal a day. The doctors put him back on his original medicine. He is still very depressed, but we are praying the original medicine will bring Brent out of it. Thanks for praying and please keep Brent and his family in your prayers.
Pam

Please continue to pray for all the grieving families.  May they turn to God.

 

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

I heard about a man who was drafted into the army.  While in the army he developed a very strange habit.  As he walked along each day he kept picking up pieces of paper, saying to himself aloud, “That’s not it!”  He would pick up one piece of paper after another and say, “That’s not it. That’s not it!”

This went on for about six months.  His bizarre behavior was finally brought to the attention of his superiors.  They ordered him to report to the base psychiatrist.  The psychiatrist asked, “What is wrong with you? What is the problem?”

The man had a baffled expression on his face as he said, “What problem?  I don’t have a problem.”

The psychiatrist said, “Well, there’s got to be something wrong with you. It has been reported to me that you keep going all over this base picking up pieces of paper and saying, ‘That’s not it, that’s not it!”  So, tell me, just what is it you are looking for?”

The man said, “I don’t know.  I just don’t seem to be able to find it.” The psychiatrist consulted some of his colleagues, then told the man, “I think your problem is serious, and I’m going to give you a medical discharge from the Army.”

When the psychiatrist handed him the discharge papers, the man jumped up and shouted excitedly, “This is it!  This is it!  This is what I’ve been looking for!”

This story reminds me of an incident in the gospel of John where two men were asked the same question.

“The next day John was there again with two of his followers.  When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God!’  The two followers heard John say this, so they followed Jesus.  When Jesus turned and saw them following him, he asked, ‘What are you looking for?'” (John 1:35-38a, NCV)

It’s an important question for all of us.  What are you looking for?  On occasion, we may stumble across something we weren’t searching for, but most of the time we have no hope of finding something unless we’re looking for it.  For example, I understand that there is a lot of ginseng in the mountains of North Carolina.  When we lived in Boone, I knew a lot of people who found ginseng, but I never did, and I’m sure a big reason for that is that I never looked for it.

Spiritually speaking, what are you looking for?  So many people miss out on much that God has to offer simply because they don’t have hearts that are searching.  Are you searching for a right relationship with God?  Are you searching for a congregation of God’s people?  Are you searching to know God’s will in a difficult decision you’re facing?  What Jesus promised is true:  “Seek and you will find.” (Matthew 7:7)

By the way, those two disciples in John 1 found exactly what they were looking for.  “‘We have found the Messiah.” (John 1:41).

What are you looking for?

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

 

 

When your problems seem big, remember, God is bigger!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Night

Willie Carruth “Bill” Conleay was born March 7, 1928 in Jackson, LA. He was 83, and a lifelong resident of Greensburg, LA, who passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was an automobile salesperson for 55 years. During his career he was named a member of the prestigious Chevrolet Legion of Leaders Honor Club for 36 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Mr. Bill is survived by his wife of 34 years, Diana Walker Conleay, Greensburg; daughter Deborah Lynn Browning, Wilmer; sons, Gary Vance Conleay and wife Emily, McDonough, GA, Randy Lynn Conleay, Greensburg, and Stephen Mark Browning and wife Amy, Walker; grandchildren, Justin Lehmann and wife Courtney, St. Charles, MO, Carlin Conleay Dixon and husband John, Savannah, GA, Gary Michael Conleay and wife Katie, Savannah, GA, Kenneth Allen Conleay, Harrisburg, PA, Joshua Conleay and wife Haley, Greensburg, Sarah Conleay, Greensburg, Austin Browning, Camp LeJuene, NC, Ashley Perck and husband Josh, Walker, Nicholas Browning, Walker and Lindsey Bickham, Walker;  special cousin, Yvonne Pecoraro, Hammond, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by parents, John and Willie Allen Conleay; daughter, Audrey Conleay Lehmann; great grandson, Aaron Cole Lehmann; special aunt, Nancy Allen Carruth; sisters, Amy Mae McNabb, Addie Allen, Minnie Fleming; brothers, Nathan “Bilbo” Conleay, Dillon Carruth, Nicholas Elton Carruth, William Carruth, O.D. Carruth and Nettles Carruth

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, August 26, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the Greensburg United Methodist Church from 8:00 a.m. until the Celebration of Life Worship Services at 11:00 a.m. in the Church with Rev. Kenneth Reed officiating. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons; Honorary Pallbearers will be Randy Konzelman, Jackie Konzelman, Bill Hood, Larry Carruth, Daryl Carruth and Leo Easley.

Family request Memorial Donations be made to Greensburg United Methodist Church, 6349 Highway 10 Greensburg, LA 70441, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or The Jason Foundation, Inc., 8 Volunteer Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075

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

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

 

Diane Strickland Woodard
(November 28, 1944 – August 23, 2011)

A resident of Hammond, she died at 1:41 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born November 28, 1944 in Amite and was 66 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Woodard. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland. Survived by 6 children, George Sartar, Charles Sartar, Sarah Lee Sartar, Regina Sartar, Avery Logue, and Paul Holden, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren, sisters, Maggie Holden and Shirley Sanders, brothers, Frank Strickland, James Strickland, and Luther Ray McAllister, special niece, Brandy Hayden. Preceded in death by husband, Woody Woodard, parents, Frank and Dorothy Strickland, and sister, Judy Strickland.

 

 

Wednesday

“When they went from one nation to another,

From one kingdom to another people,

He permitted no one to do them wrong;

Yes, He rebuked kings for their sakes,

Saying, ‘Do not touch My anointed ones,

And do My prophets no harm.’”

~Psalm 105:12-14, NKJV~

Mrs. Ann Chapman requests prayer for the areas of our country that are too day.  We can add the area that is expecting Hurricane Irene, the area that recently flooded and the area the experienced an earthquake yesterday.  Much is happening!

Andy and Betty Taylor are dealing with Andy’s pain from the accident and two surgeries.  Keep them and other family members in your prayers.

Our grandson, Mason, broke his arm late yesterday afternoon while riding his scooter at NOBTS.  He has a brace on in now and will get a cast in a couple of days.

Daddy will be seeing a doctor about a medication side effect today.  Pray for the doctor’s decision in how to best hand this problem.

Pray for the Conleay family as they make funeral arrangements today.

Make time for God in your day today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

From Melissa Johnson

Please add Delton Davis and Lynette Davis to the prayer link. I just got off the phone with Barbara their daughter and she said her Dad is very sick and is home resting but now all he does is sleep. Mrs Lynette will be having open heart surgey tomorrow at 7 a.m. in Covington. This family needs our prayers with both of their parents sick………

I also spoke to Wanda Bridges and her (Mom) Mrs Velma Anthony is having tests at North Oaks tomorrow morning. Please be in prayer for Mrs Velma.

Mr. Bill Conleay passed away.  He will be missed by many people.  Randy Conleay’s surgery may be promising.  I’ll post an obituary later.

 

I would appreciate continued prayers for my family.  Momma has improved, but is not well enough to come home.  My appointment yesterday confirmed my self-diagnosis.  Pray for me as I have started medication and will have an MRI Thursday.

Tuesday

 

“O Lord, God of my salvation,

I have cried out day and night before You.

Let my prayer come before You;

incline Your ear to my cry.”

~Psalm 88:1-2~

 

From Pam Sellers

Please add my neighbor Brent Miller and his family to the Prayer List. Brent suffered a severe psychotic episode Saturday night and no longer wants to live. He has been on medication for schizophrenia for a long time. He is a born-again Christian and comes from a strong Christian family. Pray for the family, especially his mother Linda, and that the God who knows him will calm him down and that the doctors can adjust his medication. Thank you in advance.
Pam

Pray that Andy Taylor’s pain will begin to ease.  Pray for Betty as she takes care of Andy at home.  Thank God, again, for sparing Andy.

 

Devotionals by Alan Smith

Does one remind you of Dr. Joe Baugh?

http://tftd-alansmith.blogspot.com/2010_01_01_archive.html

 

May you be blessed today!

Anna Lee

Monday – Late Morning

Paul J. Miceli, Jr.
(December 20, 1935 – August 20, 2011)

A resident of Independence, LA, died on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA. He was born December 20, 1935 in Independence, LA and was 75 years of age.Visitation at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Services conducted by Fr. Howard Adkins. Interment Colonial Cemetery, Independence, LA. Survived by wife, Ida Miceli, Independence, sister, Diane Miceli, Independence, children, Paulette Miceli Brabham, Kentwood, Joann Miceli Gennaro, Independence, Paul J. Miceli, Jr., Independence, Michael Miceli, Independence, Anthony Miceli, Natalbany, and Sabrina Miceli Graves, Independence, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Tony and Mary Miceli. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

Monday

“Some men brought to Jesus a paralytic friend, lying on a mat.

When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man,

‘Take heart, son! Your sins are forgiven.’”

~Matthew 9:2~

Post by Betty Taylor

Thank you lord for taking care of us and bring us home safely from the hospital. Thank you for all you do. Andy rested his first night home. Still has pain. Has to sleep in recliner.but we can do that. Recovery will be slow and long. But we can do that. With GOD’S help.continue to pray for us, for his healing and my strength so I can take care of him. Again thank you for all your prayers.

Set Your Mind on Things Above

Here are some tips on the subject of aviation:

* Takeoffs are optional. Landings are mandatory.

* If you push the stick forward, the houses get bigger. If you pull the
stick back they get smaller. (unless you keep pulling the stick back
— then they get bigger again)

* Flying is not dangerous; crashing is dangerous.

* The propeller is just a big fan in the front of the plane to keep the
pilot cool. Want proof? Make it stop; then watch the pilot break out
into a sweat.

* It’s best to keep the pointed end going forward as much as possible.

* Every one already knows the definition of a “good landing” is one from
which you can walk away. But very few know the definition of a “great
landing.” It’s one after which you can use the airplane another time.

* The probability of survival is equal to the angle of arrival.

* Those who hoot with the owls by night should not fly with the eagles by
day.

* A helicopter is a collection of rotating parts going round and round and
reciprocating parts going up and down — all of them trying to become
random in motion. Helicopters can’t really fly — they’re just so ugly
that the earth immediately repels them.

* Trust your captain . . . . but keep your seat belt securely fastened.

* There are three simple rules for making a smooth landing:
Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.

* A fool and his money are soon flying more airplane than he can handle.

* Try to keep the number of your landings equal to the number of your
takeoffs.

* Gravity never loses! The best you can hope for is a draw.

* It’s better to be down here wishing you were up there, than up there
wishing you were down here.

Several of these tips lend themselves to spiritual application, but the one that jumped out at me was that last one. How much better it is to be on this earth with a mind set on “things above”, than to be anywhere with a mind set on “things below”!

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.” (Colossians 3:1-4)

Because we are surrounded by a world which we can see, it is easy to keep our eyes focused solely on that world. We will never grow as Christians, though, until we set our sights higher. Wherever your mind has been this morning, may this serve as a gentle reminder to set it on “things above”.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Boone Church of Christ
Boone, North Carolina

 

 

Alan Smith’s devotionals always make me think.  This one is no different. Have a wonderful Monday!

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

Pray for Mrs. Evelyn Bridges who is still trying to recover from a recent fall.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Shirley Frazier who is still seeking a diagnosis and treatment.

We moved Momma to North Oaks Rehab today.  She’s in room 1713. Hopefully, after 7-10 days there, she will be ready to come home.  Thanks for your many prayers for our family.  We have come a long way since the last of June.

Doris Crittenden Garner
(December 17, 1927 – August 21, 2011)

A resident of Kentwood, LA, died at 6 a.m on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born December 17, 1927 in Magnolia, MS and was 83 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2011, and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m .Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Kevin Smith. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. Survived by husband, Edward Garner, Kentwood, son, Richard Garner, Jr., Kentwood, brother, Roy Edward Crittenden, Kentwood, 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Preceded in death by son, Ronald “Ronnie” Garner, parents, John Crittenden and Nancy Chisholm Crittenden, brother, Carl Crittenden, grandson, Douglas Garner, and great-granddaughter, Olivia Bailey.