Category: Death Notice(s)

Tuesday Afternoon

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)
We had a great Night out of the PICU, he is doing good, he gets his stitches out today around the feeding tube, We are now waiting for Children’s To accept him so we can start getting Stronger, Thank you for all the prayers!!!‪
William “Hugh” Sibley

Born: September 15, 1946
Died: January 12, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2904100&fh_id=10545

Bette Sue Dykes Brown

Born: May 20, 1930
Died: January 13, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2903883&fh_id=10545

Nora L. Mitchell

Born: June 10, 1948
Died: January 10, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2903844&fh_id=10545

Sunday Afternoon

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

My wife and I want to Thank you to all for your prayers and good wishes. It has given us the strength to persevere and warm our hearts. We have a long road ahead of us but we are glad we have all of you behind our backs!! We love all of you thank you so much!!

Robert Muse (43) passed away this morning.  Please be in prayer for his entire family and many friends.

Sunday

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life
through our knowledge of him who called us
by his own glory and goodness.”
~2 Peter 1:3~

 

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

  • Update 1/10/15 5:00pm Fever has gone down. Started antibiotics. Awaiting lab, X-ray results and culture results   We will have a better idea tomorrow! Thank you for all your prayers!!
  • New Facebook page for you to follow –Team Koltyn Update and Information Page

Alice Faye Lee 

Alice Faye fell and broke her right shoulder a few weeks ago.  It seems it is healing satisfactorily so that she will not require surgery.  That God for that blessing.

Charles Parker (His parents were really special to us!)

http://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Charles-Parker-8/#!/Obituary

Camp Living Waters

  • CLW is in need of any kitchen items to help in setting up some kitchens for leaders/workers who are there for a week or so.
  • Bring your items to FBC, K today and place them in the stairwell at the office entrance.

Disaster Relief Training – If you are interested in training, please go to the Louisiana Baptist Convention (Disaster Relief) and sign up for training in Hammond at the end of the month.

Operation Christmas Child

  • Get your bag(s) to place your items in from the table across the hall at FBC,K’s kitchen.
  • Return to the same area this month and place in containers in the same area.
  • Plan to do this each month until we pack the boxes.
  • You and work individually and/or as a group.

Baptist Press

  • bpnews.net
  • David and I attended several concerts by Andrea Crouch.  He was both gifted and inspired.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “What’s Your Motto” –  http://odb.org/2015/01/11/whats-your-motto/
  • Do not fear . . . ;                                                                                                           you are of more value than many sparrows.                                                                                                                    ~Luke 12:7~                                                     Praise the Lord, O my soul.                                                                                                              ~Psalm 146:1~
  • “It is Well with My Soul” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/i/t/i/itiswell.htm

Lottie Moon Offering

Read the Bible in a Year 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!  

Anna Lee

Saturday Update

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his mom)

Koltyn is running 103 fever and we’re not quite sure why, doing some blood work and about to have a chest x-ray done. looking to see if and where there may be an infection. Please continue to Pray! This is the highest it’s been since we’ve been here.

Pray for Mrs. Grace Chadwick of Roseland.  Her daughter, Faye, had to take her back to the hospital again.

George “Porgie” Scarle, III

Born: April 30, 1940
Died: January 09, 2015                                                                             http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2901019

Friday Evening

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his mom)

Koltyn had a good report this morning. Everything looks great after surgery. Breathing completely on his own. Blood Pressure is good and feeds start back slowly tomorrow through his new G-tube. We are one step closer to Rehab!

I forgot to post that Ann Weaver, sister of Gail Brister, was having surgery this morning.  Please pray for a good recovery for Ann.

Porgie Scarle of Fluker

Porgie passed away this evening at 5:00.  Please be in pray for Joanie and their two children.

Monday Afternoon

Koltyn  Gafford (Written by his dad)
Update: 1/5/15 10:00am koltyn continues to slowly improve. He is still on high flow oxygen which they are slowly decreasing along with his sedation. We praise the Lord everyday for his continued recovery. Please Continue To Pray!
Mrs. Hazel Smith did well during surgery and will stay overnight for observation.  She is possibly facing additional surgery.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
Mrs. Maxine Turner is in room 3216 at North Oaks.  She is resting and as always is concerned about her sister, Frances.  Please pray for them.  They have been together for many years.
Charles Henry Smith

Born: January 03, 1941
Died: January 04, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2891660

Monday

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,

for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

~Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)~

https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/19

Many of you have followed Jadon’s Journey.  His mother, Monica, will share at Hillsdale Baptist Church Sunday at 11:00.  You are invited to attend.

Baby Kai Relan was able to leave the hospital for the first time yesterday.  Pray he continues to improve at home with family.  Pray they will not be so anxious about his delicate condition that they will not enjoy having him at home.

Pray for Mrs. Hazel Smith as she has outpatient surgery this morning in Hammond.  Pray for her family as they entrust their mother/grandmother to medical staff.

Audrey Ballard Schexnayder
Born: February 11, 1927
Died: January 03, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2890913&fh_id=10545

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions

Operation Christmas Child

I know some people/classes got bags yesterday so they can fill them this month.  If you are like me and didn’t get one/some, the OCC boxes of bags will be on a table across from the kitchen of FBC, K.  If you did, your filled bag can be returned any time this month and placed in one of the containers under the same table.

Camp Living Waters

  • CLW requested kitchen items so they can set up individual kitchens at the camp
  • At least two people brought in items yesterday.
  • If you want to help them (and clean out at the same time), bring your donations to the stairwell by the office entrance.  Thanks!
  • We will have to do this in the few weeks in order to get them to CLW in a timely manner.

January Bible Study – Deuterononmy

Last night, I learned of two  churches teaching the January Bible Study.  If you are interested in participating in the study, please contact these churches or another one that may be teaching it.

  • Mt. Vernon – Began last night and will continue on Wednesdays and Sundays
  • New Zion – Begins Sunday and continues through Wednesday (Taught by Dr. Nathan Luce)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Daily Bible Reading for today – Genesis 1-3 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1-3

How is your blessings/thankfulness jar doing?  I am finding many things to include.  It is not too late to begin one….

“Surely Goodness and Mercy”

I hope your recognize that “goodness and mercy” all around you today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“What is my strength, that I should wait?

And what is my end, that I should endure?”

~Job 6:11 NASB~

 

Not that I have already obtained this

or am already perfect,

but I press on to make it my own,

because Christ Jesus has made me his own.  

~Philippians 3:12 ESV~

 

Macy Gueldner 

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/54a71dafcb16b42a122dde91

Martha Traylor Update – She has two infections and dehydration.  Doctors are working to clear up all these problems.  Please keep praying.

Koltyn Gafford

  • We have now set up a account at Florida Parishes Bank For Koltyn !!! The account is in the name of Koltyn Gafford !! I am asking Koltyn’ s Prayer Warriors to go buy the Amite, Hammond, or Ponchatoula branch , and make a donation to help Koltyn !!! This little boy is fighting so hard, lets continue to help him !! Thanks Friends, and Koltyn Prayer Warriors, I LOVE U ALL FOR HELPING            KOLTYN !!
  • T-shirts are also available – Got to “Prayers for Koltyn” on Facebook if you wish to place an order.
  • I’ll post today’s update when the family writes one for today.  In the meantime, please check “Prayers for Koltyn” on Facebook.  I’ll post for those who don’t do Facebook.

Dorothy Anne McDaniel Rader

Born: January 16, 1933
Died: December 31, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2889463

Frozen Food – If you have some frozen means, fresh frozen fruit or vegetables, or even something fresh like greens from your garden and are willing to share, please bring them to my classroom in the morning.  Bless someone with your abundance.

Hatchels – The Hatchels are safely back in Virginia after driving Thursday and Friday.  Thank you for your kind words to them and about them as well as the love offering which is now in the mail to them.  You are such an encouragement to them and to us!

Operation Christmas Child 2015 – Look for the poster and table in the hallway by the kitchen.

  1. Take a bag.
  2. Fill it as written.
  3. Return the bag to the containers by the table during this month.
  4. Plan to get a new bag to fill each month for ten months.
  5. Plan to help pack the shoeboxes so they can be shipped to children around the world.

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • We will resume this on January 9th at 10:00 with Huldah.  (You probably don’t know much about her which is a good reason to join us.  She teaches us a good lesson in integrity.)
  • Read 2 Kings 22:14-20 and 2 Chronicles 34:22-33.
  • Get a study guide from me at church in the morning or any time next week.

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and Songs

  • “I am Redeemed” – http://odb.org/2015/01/03/i-am-redeemed/
  • Sing to the Lord, bless His name;                                                                   proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.                                                                                                                   ~Psalm 96:2~                         Those He redeemed from the hand of the foe,                                                 those He gathered from the lands,                                                               from east and west, from north and south.”                                                                                                                ~Psalm 107:2~
  • “The good news of the gospel is too good to keep to ourselves.”                                                                                                       ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “People Need the Lord” – http://artists.letssingit.com/steve-green-lyrics-people-need-the-lord-drn6jtr#axzz3NktETSbL                                                                                                         “Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/r/e/redeemed.htm

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Read the Bible in One Year –  Matthew 8-10

It’s never too late to begin.

Are you redeemed?  If not, read today’s Scriptures and talk with someone who can guide you in the right direction.  Redemption gets you a first-class ticket to heaven.  It doesn’t cost you a dime.  The ride is better and the destination is guaranteed!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Update and Death Notice

Koltyn Gafford (written by his dad)

Update – Koltyn did well last night. No brain swelling. The doctor said things went our way last night. Praise God! They will keep him on ventilator support at this time because We are still in the window where brain swelling can occur. Your prayers kept him out of the woods so far so please do not stop praying. God is definitely by his side. Thank you all for your love, prayers, and support.

Yvonne “Betty” McMillian Alford Wall

(February 22, 1919 – December 29, 2014)

http://www.catchingsfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2886600&fh_id=12254

Monday

“For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised;

He is to be feared above all gods.   

For all the gods of the peoples are idols,

But the LORD made the heavens. 

Honor and majesty are before Him;

Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. 

Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples,

Give to the LORD glory and strength. 

Give to the LORD the glory due His name;

Bring an offering, and come into His courts.   

Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness!

Tremble before Him, all the earth.”

~Psalm 96:4-9~

I have requests concerning three of my special church friends.

  • Mrs. Hazel Smith will be having surgery in Hammond a week from today.  Please begin praying for her and her family this week.
  • Mrs. Kathryn Kuss seems to be “under the weather” again.  Please say prayers she will feel better soon.
  • Mr. Frankie Gehringer will be having another procedure.  Please pray this is effective.

Koltyn Gafford

  • We need everyone to pray right now please. They just noticed Koltyn’s right pupil is larger than the other which could me there is swelling and pressure on his brain. They gave him a dose of medicine to help with the swelling and taking him for a CT scan.  Kristin (Koltyn’s mom)

  • My wife and I can’t Thank y’all enough for what y’all have done, I am so overwhelmed that a sweet little boy can bring this much people together, I would never thought this would happen to one of ours I have always seen on Facebook or the news of other kids getting hurt or sick and it would break my heart, so you never know what life brings you, your life can change in a blink of an eye, so don’t take life for granted, love one another, keep god in your life! Thank y’all for the prayers I believe prayers do heal, god is on our team!! We all love y’all! God bless!  Brad (Koltyn’s dad)

    Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

    “Giving the Gospel Traction” – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=13388&LanguageID=1709#.VKEXoMAAs

David worked with Judge Clayton James for many years.  Pray for all those touched by his life as funeral services are held for him this morning at Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton.

Disaster Relief – Pray for Southern Baptist Disaster Relief workers and others as they continue to work in Columbia, MS where a tornado hit last week.  May our disaster relief workers be able to share the love of Jesus for others as well as their own as the help the people to “pick up the pieces” of their lives.  Also, pray for the safety and health of all those working there.

 

Thom S. Rainer – “Eight Things I’m Praying Will Happen in Our Churches in 2015” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIHZAr0VJbM&src_vid=GtcBURtm5Aw&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_648045

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Pray for the youth of the church who have traveled to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a conference.  Pray their young lives will be molded into a God pleasing form through their experiences there.  Thank God for parents who are willing to accompany them.

I don’t know how you feel, but I was blessed by our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering speakers yesterday.  I hope you were encouraged to support our missionaries through the presentations yesterday.

Anna Lee