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Wednesday

“I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God;

incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech.”

~Psalm 17:6~

So far, so good with Isaac.  We have electricity, internet, and tv at this point.  Much more important than that, we are okay and do not know of a lot of damage from the storm.  Isaac is powerful, but God is more powerful!

Please continue to pray for Debi Bales’ mother, “Miss” Lucy, who is hospitalized in Ochsner in New Orleans.

Louisiana Disaster Relief

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38598

Obituaties

Sara Marie Campo Guzzardo
(June 17, 1930 – August 28, 2012)

Mrs. Sara Marie Campo Guzzardo, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother & great-grandmother was born June 17, 1930 and passed at 3:21 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 82, a native of Amite and a resident of Independence.

She was a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, St. Joseph Society, St. Mary’s Society, Ladies Council 5627 Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Mrs. Sara and her husband of 65 years, Buster J. Guzzardo, Sr. raised their 6 children in Independence. Survived by her husband and 2 sons, B.J. Guzzardo, Jr., Baton Rouge and Jerome Guzzardo and wife Julie, Independence. 4 daughters, MadelenePisciotta and husband Ronald, Loranger, Antoinette Guzzardo, Baton Rouge, Lorraine Guzzardo, Independence and Sara G. Harrison, Baton Rouge; sister, Catherine Campo Adomitis, Baton Rouge; 2 brothers, Steve Campo and wife Savina, Amite and John Campo and wife Carol, Amite; 16 grandchildren, Rex, Ryan and Elissa Guzzardo, Leslie Cormier, Taylar McDonald, Logan Guzzardo, Christopher, Ronald and Jude Pisciotta, Jessica Finley, Amber Trapen, Michael and Galan Gagneaux, Heather, Eric and Zachary Harrison; 17 great-grandchildren, Charley, Kendal and Avery Guzzardo, Kady, Chloe and Hudson Cormier; Lathan McDonald, Sebastian, Christian and Madelene Pisciotta, Destiny Dorsa, Joseph and Joshua Soniat, Grace Finley, Caden Gagneaux, Mikey and Bryce Trapen; numerous other extended family members.

Cora Passman Brown
(January 5, 1929 – August 28, 2012)

A resident of Amite, she died at 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at her home. She was born January 5, 1929 in Amite and was 83 years of age. She is survived by her son, Harold Brown and wife, Linda, Amite; 6 daughters, Marilyn Russell and husband, Lawrence, Greenville, TX, Carolyn Santangelo and husband, Tony, Brashear, TX, Dianne Brown, Amite, Ann McDaniel Hall and husband, Jimmy, Pine Grove, Robin White, Ponchatoula, Missy Brown and Chad Kenan, Amite; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Harriet Passman Carlton, Liberty, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Francis M. Brown; daughter, Tammy Brown Ensign and her infant child; grandson, Bruce E. McLaughlin, Jr.; parents, Hezzie D. Passman and Effie Seals Passman; son-in-law, Leslie McDaniel; 2 sisters, Betty Lee Cleveland Pierce and Willie Passman Cox; brothers, Hezzie D. Passman, Jr. and Harold Don Passman. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, on Friday, August 31, 2012 from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Fannie Schittone Campo; a sister Mary Campo Lavigne and a brother, John Campo.

Pallbearers will be her 10 grandsons.

Family would like to Thank Legacy Hospice for their outstanding care given to my wife and mother and especially to her nurse Chrissy Easley and aides for their loving care.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, September 2, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 pm. and at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, on Monday, September 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Howard Adkins officiating. Interment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence.

Family request memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN or Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, LA.

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

 Nelia H. Allen
(December 20, 1925 – August 26, 2012)

A resident of Greensburg, LA, died at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Liberty Community Living Center in Liberty, MS. She was born December 20, 1925 in Kentwood, LA and was 86 years of age. Visitation at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Gillsburg, MS from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Jerry Causey. Interment Centre Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Survived by children, Nelia Ann Travis, Fred Allen, Jr. and his wife, Gloria, Alma Partin and her husband, Donnie, grandchildren, and Judy Pounds and her husband, Eddie, Mary Regan and her husband, David, Carla McKenzie and her husband, Steve, Beverly Boyd, Cheryl Henry and her husband, Chris, Michael Allen and his wife, Carolyn, Marcus Allen, Chad Allen, Linda Roberts and her husband, Lee, Melissa Ballard and her husband, Bill, Christopher Allen Partin, Rodney DeLette, and Tina DeLette, 23 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, and son-in-law, Garry Gross. Preceded in death by, husband, Fred Allen, Sr., daughter, Peggy Gross, grandson, Joseph DeLette. Pallbearers will be Michael Allen, Marcus Allen, Chad Allen, David Regan, Christopher Allen Partin, and Huey Woodard. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 I’ll try to be back with you later.  Be safe.  Make good decisions.  Remember, God is bigger.  Talk to Him.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Now I am about to go the way of all the earth.

You know … that not one of all the good promises God gave you has failed.

Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed.”

~Joshua 23:14 NIV~

Update from “Miss” Velta Morris

Dear friends and family,

First, thank you for your continued prayers for me.  I want to give you an update on what is going on right now with my lymphoma.

 A recent PET scan showed a suspicious spot in one area of my abdomen and a biopsy followed, confirming what the oncologist suspected – that the cancer in that area had become aggressive and needed treatment.  So today, he outlined a treatment plan, explaining all the things I could expect.  Before chemo begins, I will have two preliminary procedures done next week. My first round of chemo is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4.  I will have a total of 6 sessions, three weeks apart.

 I would appreciate your continued prayers as this new phase begins.  I felt God’s peace this morning and I know it was because I knew I was being covered by your love and prayers.  The road won’t be easy, but with your prayers and the Lord being with me every moment, I know we will get through it.  So many of you have sent encouraging words, phone calls, and emails to let me know you are praying.  I’m so grateful for each one of you who holds a special place in my heart.  My daughter-in-love, Merritt, is with me every step of the way and Bill is being so supportive.  In a short while his work out of town will be done and he will be home all the time!  My doctor is a Christian and that makes all the difference; very easy to talk with, and he said while being an oncologist is tough, he was in it because it was a calling.

 So, God is good, and I’m hopeful, as the doctor is, that these treatments will zap the bad place and then I will continue to be monitored.  Thank you for being there with me.  I won’t be sending out these updates for a while; it will be mid-December most likely before I’m done with the chemo sessions, so I will be sending a praise update at that time!

 God bless you all!

Velta G. Morris

937 East Meadow Dr.

Lancaster, SC  29720

803-285-5168 (H)

803-288-0901 (C)

veltag@comporium.net

 

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Ethel Dickinson Hyde
(November 22, 1928 – August 24, 2012)

A resident of Chesbrough, she died at 5:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 at her home. She was born November 22, 1928 in Iuka, MS and was 83 years of age. She and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm in Chesbrough for many years and was a member of Chesbrough Baptist Church. She is survived by her 3 children, Judy Hyde Egnew Walker and husband, Barry, Chesbrough; Claude Hyde, Jr, and wife, Sherry, Caladonia, MS and Melanie Hyde Rick and husband, Anthony, Amite; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Tommye Morren, Smithville, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Hyde, Sr.; parents, Grover Dickinson, Sr. and Kindness Davis Dickinson; sister, Juanita Newsom; brother, Grover Peyton Dickinson, Jr.; son-in-law, Robert Egnew. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

I’m looking forward to tomorrow.  How about you?  I wonder what God has in store for us at His house!

Anna Lee

Friday

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

~Philippians 4:13 NIV~

Changes!  Lots of people are going through changes.  I just finished reading about a young mother putting her two children in school after moving to a new state.  Lots of people are facing school changes, empty nests, sickness, loss of loved ones, etc.  These times can seem so difficult!  This verse is a good one to cling to as changes invade our world.  Hold one!  God can/will help you though new seasons of your life.

Football season has begun/is beginning in our local schools.  Pray for safety of the players and those that are traveling many miles to follow their team.  Pray for good sportsmanship to rule over selfish feelings.  Pray for Christian love and attitudes to shine as an example for others.  Go, teams!

Lloyd Albert Vice, 86 years old of Ponchatoula, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at his residence.
He was born on Wednesday, September 9, 1925, in Jeanerette, Louisiania.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre.
Mr. Vice was a member of First Baptist Church in Independence.
He was a member of the Red Cross Constantine, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge #458 and #466, Knights Templer, and Scottish Rite and York Rite. Mr. Vice was a Shriner and a 32nd Degree Mason and a 50+ year Mason.
Surviving are his daughter & son-in-law, Judy Ann Vice and Harold Berner; half brother, James “Jimmy” R. Vice; loving pets, Coco and Sadie; sister-in-law, Willie Scheibe; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Viola O’Brien Vice; and parents, Lloyd JosephVice and Gladys Ganucheau Vice O’Connor.
Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Friday, August 24, 2012, from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Visitation will continue Saturday, from 8:00 am until the funeral service at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mitch Williams officiating.
Interment will follow in the Wetmore Cemetery in Ponchatoula.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Church in Independence or Masonic Lodge #458 in Independence.

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Devotional
Have a wonderful Friday.  Do something special to top off your week.
Anna Lee

Wednesday

 

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

~Philippians 4:13 NASB~

Little Adrian Strickland is home with his family now.  Pray he continues to progress.

Please pray for my mother Lanasue Horne Fairburn,she broke her hip thursday and is now in recovery from surgery.Also my fiancé mark Deer is in the hospital and has had multiple surgeries.

Lisa Westmoreland

 

Please pray for Mrs. Nadine Bridges who is weaker and has fallen a few times.

Add Sherry Day to your prayer list for a while.  She has been sick a few days, but hopefully will be better after getting medication yesterday.

Wendell Simmons’ surgery went well yesterday.  Pray for a good recovery.  Thanks!

Baptist Press News

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Anna Lee

Sunday

The heavens declare the glory of God;

and the firmament shows His handiwork.  

Day unto day utters speech,

and night unto night reveals knowledge.  

There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.”

~Psalm 19:1-3~

 

Dear Partners In Prayer:
Marilyn and I continue to rejoice at God’s faithfulness in our lives as a couple,and how he is choosing to use us in ministry at FT Campbell and beyond.

1). Please continue to pray for the lives that were impacted at VBS at FT Campbell. Pray that we will see “Fruit That Remains”!

2). Pray for Marilyn and I as we will be leading the “Bridges To Healing” Christ Centered Solutions For Combat Trauma starting Sept. 5th. Also pray for the small group Bible study “Courageous Honor Begins At Home” that will begin. Sept. 5th.

3). The 101st Airborne will start deploying again in Sept. For some of these men and women it will be their 4th deployment! Pray for safety,and opportunities to share Jesus with those who do not know Him personally.

4). Marilyn and I still see the need to be closer to FT Campbell. Until we can sell our house pray the Lord may open up doors for us to have lodging available so we can minister more effectively to our men and women in uniform.

Again Marilyn and I are humbled by your love,prayers and support. Prayerfully visit our link below, and ask God how you can partner with us in this great harvest field of souls!

Yours For Today’s Military,
Ron and Marilyn
MSC Missionaries
NAMB
Proverbs 3:5-6 (Our Mission Verse)
615-319-4595-Office

NAMB
Attention: Accounting – MSC#9933
PO Box 116543
Atlanta, Georgia 30368-6543

Follow This Link to visit our personal web page and help us in our efforts to support North American Mission Board.
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Margaret Brewerton Melancon
(Died August 18, 2012)

Died Saturday, August 18, 2012 in her home in Greensburg, LA. Mrs. Melancon was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Greensburg, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, son, Michael, and three grandchildren. Survived by three sons, Joseph, Donald, and Leo, three daughters, Ellen Lombardo, Catherine Lombardo, and Marie Rabalais, 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation at St. Jude Catholic Church, Greensburg, LA from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m on Monday, August 20, 2012. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Baton Rouge, LA at 1 p.m. Please, in lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to North Oaks Hospice, P. O. Box 2668, Hammond, LA 70404 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press News
Thank you for praying today.  Have a great Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday Addition

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38509

 

Loyce Holmes Travis
(June 10, 1924 – August 15, 2012)

A resident of Greensburg, LA, died at 2:40 AM on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at her residence. She was born June 10, 1924 in Morton, MS and was 88 years of age. Survived by, husband, Quincy L Travis, Greensburg; daughter, Lee Alice and husband Joseph B. McLean, Jr., Greensburg; son, Keith Travis, Greensburg; 2 brothers, Davis C. Holmes, and Dearl R. Holmes, both of Morton, MS; 3 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; preceded in death by, parents, Mr. & Mrs. C. Holmes; 3 brothers, Ance, Hardy, and Lindsey Holmes; sister, Viola B. Davis; step-granddaughter, Courtney McLean. Visitation on Friday, July 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 AM at McKneely Funeral Home Kentwood. Services conducted by Rev. Jerry Holmes and Rev. Larry Stewart. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, family request memorial donations be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital or the Louisiana Baptist Childrens Home. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Wednesday

“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world

as a witness to all the nations,

and then the end will come.”

~Matthew 24:14~

Pray for Mrs. Lois Bridges who is back in the hospital.  Hopefully, her stay will be short.

Jadon’s Story – http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2012/08/neuro-results-and-i-got-my-new-brace.html

Baptist Press News – Good articles, as always – http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotionals by Holley Gerth –http://holleygerth.com/?s=peace

Thanks to those who purchased tickets for the Mary Alice Blackwell fundraiser.  John Blackwell said 400 meals were served.

Reminder – Third Thursday Meeting at the cabin this week – David will lead the Devotional; James and Sherman will provide the music.

Today provides many opportunities.  Make the most of them!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!

You have relieved me in my distress;

have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.”

~Psalm 4:1~

Devotional by Holly Gerth: What if You’re Not Feeling It?

http://holleygerth.com/what-if-youre-not-feeling-it/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dayspring%2FaSfH+%28Heart+to+Heart+with+Holley%29

Today is the day for the fundraiser for Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell at Brown-Morris parking lot.

Mr. John and “Miss” Mary Alice Blackwell have now moved to Moss Point, MS near their daughter, Carolyn.  Continue to pray for all of them as they make adjustments.

No arrangements are available at this time for Mr. Bud Kliesch.  I will post then when they are finalized.

Mary Louise Pfeifer Munt
(September 23, 1923 – August 11, 2012)

A former resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 11:10 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. She was born September 23, 1923 in Oakes, ND and was 88 years of age. She is survived by daughter, Mary Munt Rohner, Greensburg, LA, grandchildren, James Gregory Rohner, Chicago, IL, Paige R. Kluck and her husband, Mark, Suffolk, VA, Kip Leon Rohner and his wife, Becky, New Orleans, LA, Blair R. Bongiovanni and her husband, Brad, Baton Rouge, LA, great-grandchildren, Mark, Ryan, Jeremy, Rebecca, Abigail, and Matthew Kluck, and Molly James Bongiovanni, brother, William Pfeifer. Preceded in death by husband, James Dudley Munt, son-in-law, James Rohner, 2 sisters, Angela Pfeifer and Patricia Brown; 6 brothers, Cyril, Richard, Victor, Donald, Robert and Walter Pfeifer, her pets, Stupid, Buzzy, Tico, and Pepe. Visitation at St. Jude Catholic Church, Greensburg, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press always has up-to-date articles that touch my heart.

I’m looking forward to a great, productive day.  What about you?

Anna Lee