Friday

 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; 

do not depend on your own understanding.”

~Proverbs 3:6 NLT~

Jimmy Schwartz is undergoing tests at North Oaks to determine why he is anemic.  He has received two units of blood.  Keep him in your prayers.

Momma is now is room 112 at Specialty Hospital in Hammond.  We hope she will regain some strength while there.

 

Boyd and Jennie Hatchel will be speaking in the morning worship service (10:30) Sunday at First Baptist Church of Kentwood.

 

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Text: Joseph M. Scriven, 1820-1886
Music: Charles C. Converse, 1832-1918
Tune: CONVERSE, Meter: 87.87 D


 

1.	What a friend we have in Jesus,
	all our sins and griefs to bear!
	What a privilege to carry
	everything to God in prayer!
	O what peace we often forfeit,
	O what needless pain we bear,
	all because we do not carry
	everything to God in prayer.

2.	Have we trials and temptations?
	Is there trouble anywhere?
	We should never be discouraged;
	take it to the Lord in prayer.
	Can we find a friend so faithful
	who will all our sorrows share?
	Jesus knows our every weakness;
	take it to the Lord in prayer.

3.	Are we weak and heavy laden,
	cumbered with a load of care?
	Precious Savior, still our refuge;
	take it to the Lord in prayer.
	Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
	Take it to the Lord in prayer!
	In his arms he'll take and shield thee;
	thou wilt find a solace there.
http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh526.sht

Continue to pray for the families who are grieving.

Anna Lee

Thursday Additions

From Angie Nielsen

Mom is still very sick but is responding to iv antibiotics. We thank God for protecting her!!! Unsure of how long she will be in hospital. Thanks for all the intercessory prayer!!! Love you all!!

“Donnie” Donald Wayne Pickens
(December 14, 1947 – July 27, 2011)

A resident of Amite, he died at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born December 14, 1947 in Alexandria and was 63 years of age. He served as a helicopter pilot for the U. S. Army during Vietnam and was a retired Lieutenant of the Monroe Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Leann Yarbrough Pickens, Amite; 2 sons, Jamey Pickens and his wife, Roz, Murfreesboro, TN and Scott Pickens and his wife, Ashley, Kentwood; 4 grandchildren; mother, Kthleen Gregg Pickens, Baton Rouge; sister, Pamela Davis, Denham Springs; brother, Gregg Pickens, Kinder; 5 nieces and 1 nephew. Preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Pickens; nephew, Gregg Owen Pickens; mother-in-law, Agnes Rhodes. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

 

Thursday

Jimmy Schwartz’s weak spell caused him to spend the night at North Oaks and receive a unit of blood, but he should be home today.  Please continue to pray for the Schwartz family.

 

Momma will be moved to the Specialty Hospital today.  Pray for continued improvements.  She is weak from being in the bed for so long and not having much to eat for the last four weeks.  Keep praying for a good adjustment and continued improvement.

 

CaringBridge:Logan Watts

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

Obituary for Mandy

Mandy Rachell Dennis Tackett
(July 27, 1998 – July 26, 2011)

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A resident of Kentwood, she was born July 27, 1998 in Center, TX and passed away July 26, 2011. She is survived by her parents, Eugene and Tammy and her big brother Travis James, grandparents, Betty Slocum of Liberty, MS, Donald and Evelyn Spring of Kentwood, aunts and uncles, Bryan and Shiloh Slocum and their children, Cole, Gracie, Alex, and Addie of Center, TX, Jamie and Kelly Slocum and their children, Taylor and Kaden, Rev. Larry and Stephanie Blades, their children, Hunter, Heather and her husband, Brock, and their children Jaxson and Maddox, Randy and Loretta Wilson and their child, Delane of Kentwood, Johnny and Anita Wall and their children, Paige and her husband, Lewis Curl and their children, Piper Watts, Wyatt Holtman, and Evelyn Curl, Kimber and her husband, Justin Herrington and their daughter, Emma, and Lil Johnny Wall, numerous cousins and special friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Linda Slocum and James Slocum. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2011 and at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2011 with Rev. Danny Smith, Rev. Michael Shumock, and Rev. Larry Blades officiating. Interment will follow at East Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Spring Creek Baptist Church Youth Fund or building fund.

 

 

Wednesday Addition

From Ronnie Nielsen

Please pray for Angie’s mother, Tay Cotton. They rushed her via ambulance this morning to a local hospital. She had gone septic (spelling?) overnight. Her temp was 93. She has infection in her colon. Thanks so much for praying. Ronnie

 

From Rachel Buckley

As of now… Services for Mandy will be from 6-9 on Friday night & 8-11 on Sat. Morning @ Spring Creek Baptist Church.

 

Wednesday

I’m on my way to bed, so this will be short.

 

“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart,

all your soul,

all your mind,

and all your strength.” 

CaringBridge:CarolineCutrer

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

Momma is better again today.  If she can eat, drink, sit, and walk a little more, she may be moved to the Specialty Hospital in Hammond tomorrow.  Thanks for the continued prayers.

Don’t forget to pray for the families involved in that tragic accident yesterday.

Tuesday Afternoon

I don’t have details, but several people were injured in an accident.  Mandy (12), daughter and Eugene and Tammy Tacket, has gone on to be with the Lord.  Please be in prayer for the families involved.

http://www.actionnews17.com/News/tabid/59/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7943/26-year-old-Indeprndence-woman-and-5-year-old-child-killed-in-wreck.aspxMobile ultrasound unit rescues ‘2 babies & 2 souls’ in 1 day 

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35817

TOP ‘LOTTIE’ GIVERS: Int’l missions offering fueled by churches of all sizes 

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35818

Pauline Felps Vick(October 2, 1928 – July 26, 2011)

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born October 2, 1928 in Baywood and was 82 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2011 immediately followed by a graveside service conducted by Rev. David Cutrer in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. She is survived by 2 daughters, Nona Lovett and Debbie Lachney, step-daughter, Jeanelle Bartlett, 2 step-sons, Roy Vick and Wayne Vick, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, Lillian Peevy, Alma Stearns, and Louise Croft, 2 brothers, Verlyn Felps and Donald Felps. Preceded in death by husband, Earl F. Vick, son, Russell Smith, daughter, Bridget Smith, parents, Luther and Ida Felps, 2 sisters, Betty Rodriguez and Lela Smith, 4 brothers, Sonny, Dale, Sam, and John Felps. The family would like to offer special thanks to the Kentwood Manor Nursing Home staff and doctors for their excellent care.