Category: Death Notice(s)

Monday

Taste and see that the LORD is good;  

blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

~Psalm 34:8 NIV~

 

Cush Shaw – Pray for the brother of Mrs. Kathryn Kuss and Coach Elton Shaw as surgery is done in Hammond today.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Koltyn had fairly decent weekend while mama and daddy went home to spend time with the other kids, while nanna and poppy stayed with Koltyn. The dr change some meds to give Koltyn some relief, please keep praying for Koltyn on his road to recovery. Thank y’all!

Margaret Bel Dees

Born: March 26, 1921
Died: January 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2925940&fh_id=10545

“Frozen Food Sunday” coming up!

(Fresh or home processed canned or frozen fruits and vegetables also greatly appreciated.)

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

  • Tomorrow
  • 11:00 at The Cafe
  • Celebrating December and January birthdays
  • Come join us!

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Genesis 12-15

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Strengthen My Hands” –  http://odb.org/
  • Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.                                                                                                  ~Nehemiah 6:9~                  
    ” Make an effort to present yourself to God                                        as a tried-and-true worker,                                                                  who doesn’t need to be ashamed                                                            but is one who interprets the message of truth correctly.”                                                                                    ~2 Timothy 2:15 (CEB)~
  • “To the Work” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/tothewor.htm

This is another week with numerous deaths.  Do/say things that are comforting to the family members.

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

I would appreciate your prayers for my son Will (Graham, grandson of Rev. Billy Graham) as he gets ready to speak this evening at the “We Are One” event in Ferguson, MO. Several of the city’s pastors came together to organize this event in an effort to bring unity and healing to the community after the violence and unrest that followed the shooting of Michael Brown. Read more about the event and how the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Rapid Response Team has been ministering to the people of Ferguson here: billygraham.org/

Billy Graham Chaplains Wrap Up Six Weeks of Ministry in Ferguson
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains have been in Ferguson, Missouri, since Thanksgiving. They’ll go home with countless stories of God’s goodness.
BILLYGRAHAM.org
Mr. Lynwood Browning passed away suddenly yesterday at home.  We’ve only know him for a couple years, but quickly learned he was a fine man.  He will be missed.

Sunday

I pray that out of his glorious riches

he may strengthen you with power

through his Spirit in your inner being,

~Ephesians 3:16 NIV~

 

Mr. Glen Allen (a great man)

Shelby Glenn Allen

Born: February 03, 1919
Died: January 24, 2015         (10 days short of being 96)                                                                   http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2925594

The missions breakfast at Pine Ridge this morning will benefit Macy Gueldner.  Come out at 8:00 and support her and her family.  We’ve been praying for her for over a year.

Ladies’ Night Planning Meeting – Meet me in my Sunday School classroom at 3:00 this afternoon to have a part in planning the next event, “Love Letters”,  which will be on February 26th.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at 11:00 at The Cafe.  Join us as we celebrate the birthdays for December and January.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Quiet Rest” – http://odb.org/
  • I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;                                                               for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.                                                                                                                          ~Psalm 4:8~                                             “He gathers the lambs in His arms                                                                      and carries them close to His heart.”                                                                                                                      ~Isaiah 40:11~
  • “Near to the Heart of God” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neartoth.htm

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Romans 7-8 – http://www.biblestudytools.com/romans/passage.aspx?q=romans+7;romans+8

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.  Make sure you don’t try to make it your own day.

Anna Lee

Saturday

I can do everything through him

who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13 NIV~

 

Inez Dykes Hudspeth Warren Barrilleaux – “Miss” “Teatsie

Born: May 08, 1925
Died: January 22, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2925011&fh_id=10545

Cheryl Young Brown – Sister of Juanice Skinner

http://www.actionnews17.com/Obits/cheryl-young-brown-469677

Hope Center

  •  Donated clothing and toys for the Baptist Friendship House in New Orleans.
  •  Number of food bank “customers”‘ is getting close to 400 now (amazing since Hope has only been open for four months)

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Answer the Cry” – http://odb.org/
  • [The Lord] will be very gracious to you at the sound of your cry.                                                                                                                       ~Isaiah 30:19~
  • “Does Jesus Care When My Heart is Pained?” – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/695

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Matthew 5-7

I trust you know how much Jesus cares for you.  If in doubt, ask a pastor or Christian friend.

Anna Lee

Monday Midday

Continue to pray for Mr. Bobby Lawson and for Mr. Alan Ray Blackwell.  They are both at home under the good care of both hospice and family members.

Also, continue to pray for Mansell Stenson.  He is having more issues related to diabetes.

Connor Hyde is in Children’s Hospital and will be there until the end of the week.  His cystic fibrosis causes extra complications in his care.  Thank God for facilities that can care for the various needs people, especially children, have.

Billie Givens, Sr.

Born: February 16, 1932
Died: January 16, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2919627&fh_id=10545

Kathryn Lea Easley

Born: June 24, 1935
Died: January 18, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2920121&fh_id=10545

Ladies, please make an effort to attend the WMU meeting at Spring Creek Baptist Church  tomorrow at 10:00.  Rev. Ronnie Chaisson will speak to us about the mission opportunities in our area.  Lunch will follow the meeting.  Please be reminded not to bring any food that needs to be reheated.  The kitchen in the new church building is not ready yet.

Thursday Afternoon Addition

Bernell Alford Lea

Born: July 04, 1920
Died: January 15, 2015

A resident of Kentwood died at 4:20 AM on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. She was born July 4, 1920 in St. Helena Parish and was 94 years of age. She is survived by 3 sons, John Robert Butler, Albany, Dicky Butler, Prairieville and C. Sidney Butler, Spring Creek; 8 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, David P. Lea; and brothers, Elton Alford and Layton Alford. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 PM until 9 PM, Friday, and from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Saturday, January 17, 2015. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment Alford Cemetery, Kentwood. The family would like to thank the staffs of St. Helena Parish Nursing Home and Hospital for taking such great care of Miss Bernell. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday

For I know the plans I have for you,”

declares the LORD, “

plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.

~Jeremiah 29:11 NIV~

 

Koltyn Gafford

Pray for Koltyn and his family as they transfer from Baton Rouge to New Orleans today. Koltyn will have rehab at Children’s Hospital.

Cush Shaw

Mrs. Kathryn called to tell me the date of her brother’s surgery.  On January 26th, he will be having a surgery to prevent serious problems.  The surgery will be long and complicated.  Begin now to pray for him and for his family.

Jimmy Schwartz

Pray for Jimmy as he continues to deal with some new cancers on his head.

Lauree Titus

Pray for Lauree as she battles seasonal health issues.

Gail Brister

Gail learned her broken nose from her recent fall is still in place so surgery will not be necessary.  Pray she continues to heal in a timely way.

Ann Weaver

Gail’s sister got a good report on what appeared to be a mass, but is not.  Thank God for this good report.

Mrs. Bernice Lee

Continue to pray for “Miss” Bernice and her family.  I learned yesterday that she is the oldest member of New Zion Baptist Church.  She is in Greensburg.

Thank-you!  Thank-you!  Thank-you!

Thank-you to all those who help with various mission projects.  Currently at FBC, K, we are receiving gifts for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, items for Hope Center, kitchen items for Camp Living Waters, and Operation Christmas Child.  In addition, gifts have been given to a missionary family and a young missionary teacher.  Thank-you to members who have a heart for missions and helping others in so many ways.

Support for Bereaved Families

This is one of those weeks when several people we have know have passed away.  First, we went to honor a friend a little older than David.  His family stuck close to him and helped him get through some difficult days.  Many friends lined up to show their love and support for the family at the funeral home.

Last night, we went to the wake for a younger man who passed away suddenly.  Again the lines were long and the support was overwhelming. Many of the people were also there for the wake earlier in the week.  I’ve never seen so many people stand in the cold and later the “Disney-style lines” back, forth, and around inside the whole funeral home for a couple more hours as I saw last night.  Love was again so apparent.

We have another friend who passed away this week.  Again, I expect long lines of friends who will be showing their love and respect.  As many of you know and I know too,  the love and encouragement of others means so much at a time such as this.  Let me say I am overwhelmed  with love for people of this area who take take and put forth such effort in times of death.  Keep on showing your love for others while they are living and to those who have lost a family member.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We’re looking forward to having another gathering in the cabin at 6:30 tonight. We’ll be blessed by each of you who comes and joins in the Christian Fellowship.

Lottie Moon Offering

Baptist Press – https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/14aea12837efaa50

Friday Morning Bible Study

Tomorrow morning, we will be studying Proverbs 31.  You are invited to join us as we study these Scriptures.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Kindness Gone Viral” – http://odb.org/
  • Jesus loves all of us as little children.

    13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.                                                                                                     14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.                                                                                                     15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”     16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.                                                                                                               ~Mark 10: 13-16 NIV~   I pray that you…may have power…to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.                                                                                  ~Ephesians 3:17-18~ 

  • “Jesus Loves Me”  –   http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/j/e/s/u/jesuslme.htm        One of the special nights we have had is when we sang this and other songs as people from another country sang the same songs in their native language.  We had unity in Christ at the same time we had so many differences.  What a blessed experience!  What an experience that teaches us of the Christianity that unites us when so many things try to divide us.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 3-4

Thank-you for opening this blog, reading, and praying!  You make a difference in many lives!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

                    Be strong and courageous.

                    Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, 

           for the LORD your God goes with you;

          he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

~Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV~

Please for for Steve Bennett (from Amite, not Roseland).  He is the son of Mrs. Pat Frazier of Kentwood.  Steve is very sick.

Rev. David Luce loves just our of McComb and formerly lived in the Amite area.  He is having some heart issues.  Please add him to your prayer list.

Bobby Lee Garantine, Jr.

Born: May 27, 1981
Died: January 12, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2904130&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

  • “13 Things Mission-Minded People do Differently”
  • “Top Images of 2014”  
  • “1,000 Lashes begin for Saudi Blogger”
  • Etc.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

WMU Quarterly Meeting

  • Tuesday
  • 10 A.M.
  • Spring Creek Baptist Church (New building)
  • Y’all come!

Third Thursday

  • Tomorrow is the third Thursday of the month.
  • David and I invite you to come to our cabin at 6:30 P.M.
  • We will have a great time of Christian fellowship.
  • Don’t bring anything but a friend or a relative.
  • Need directions? – Call or message me through The Prayer Link.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Read the Bible in 2015

Psalms 3-5 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+3-5&version=NIV

I thank God for another day and anticipate counting the blessings that come to me today.  God is very good to us all!

Anna Lee