Category: Death Notice(s)

Tuesday

“God, hear my prayer;

listen to the words of my mouth.”

~Psalm 54:2, HCSB~

 

Thank God for all those who safely came through the bad weather last night.  Pray for emergency workers as they work in areas, such as West Monroe, where there was extensive damage.  Pray for LA Baptist Disaster Relief Teams, especially the chain saw teams, as they work to help people recover from the storm.  Be thankful for people who are trained and willing to help others in need.

Continue to pray for Mr. Earl Dees and his family and Mrs. Anne Ellzey and her family.  Thank God and pray for those who dedicate their lives to helping care for those with medical needs.

Pray for those on the front line in the fight to save others from Ebola.  Thank God for people such as Dr. Kently Brantley and Nina Pham, nurse, who work with those who are so ill.  May God watch over each one who gives their lives to helping those who are ill.

Robert Redmond

Born: August 21, 1948
Died: October 10, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2744788

Baptist Press

bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Forever Hello” –  http://odb.org/
  • He who has prepared us for this very thing is God,                                       who also has given us the Spirit.                                                                                                                                         ~2 Corinthians 5:5~
  • “Face to Face with Christ, My Savior” –  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/963

Hope Center

Applications for the food bank will be taken this morning from 9:00 – !:00 P.M. and again Thursday fro 1:00 – 5:00 P.M.  Today, we will begin replacing the summer clothing with winter clothing.

If you are willing to volunteer on a regular basis, please let me know.  Thanks!

Friday Morning Bible Study 

The study guide for Friday’s study of Rachael will be available in the hallway by the entrance to the fellowship hall.  Pick your copy up at your convenience.

If you have not been attending, this is a good time to begin.  Pick up your copy of the study guide and read the Scriptures by Friday morning at 10:00.  Completing the study guide is optional.  We would love to have you join us.

Third Thursday Meeting

David and I are looking forward to seeing many of you Thursday night.  As always, feel free to bring a friend or or come on your own.  Christian friends and fellowship are so much a part of our lives!  See you at 6:30.

WMU

There will be an associational WMU meeting Monday, October 20th, at New Zion Baptist Church at 10 A.M.  I hope to see many of you there.

Be a blessing to others today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“To know wisdom and instruction,

To perceive the words of understanding,

To receive the instruction of wisdom,

Justice, judgment, and equity;

To give prudence to the simple,

To the young man knowledge and discretion—

A wise man will hear and increase learning,

And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.”

~Proverbs 1:2-5, NKJV~

Hope Center 

The first boxes of food were distributed yesterday.  The next group of people will receive boxes on Friday, October 17th.  The transformation from winter clothing to summer clothing in the thrift store will take place this week.  Cooler weather calls for long sleeves and pants, sweaters, and jackets.  Please pass the word about the winter clothing.

Volunteers have been wonderful.  The blessings have been so abundant.  Write me a message or call me to get your position on the schedule in the thrift store or the food pantry.

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net

This certainly has been a week for obituaries.  Here’s three more:

Marie “Miss Jerry” Pulliam
Born: March 08, 1927
Died: October 09, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2741100&fh_id=10545

Frank “Mr. Dusty” Leslie Fleming
Born: July 15, 1922
Died: October 10, 2014

           http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2740642

Michael Hamilton Neal
Born: October 15, 1950
Died: October 09, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2740576

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Power to Change” –  http://odb.org
  • “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world,                                                                   but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think”                                                                                                                                                                                ~Rom. 12:2 NLT~
  • “Saved, Saved” –  http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Saved_Saved/

 

God takes us just as we are and changes us for the better, much better!  Then, when it’s time for our obituary, we can sing that song with a heavenly choir.  

Have a great day.  I hope this song plays itself over and over in my head and heart today.  I hope that as I “listen” to it, you are “hearing” it too.

Anna Lee

Friday

I FORGOT to do TPL this morning!  That is a first!

“He is Lord of heaven and earth

and does not live in shrines made by hands.”

~Acts 17:24b HCSB~

 

Porgie Scarle has completed three treatments and will have a break of about a month before continuing.  Please pray for Porgie, Joanie, Scacey, and Pat as well as other family members.

Mrs. Jerry Pulliam passed away at Heritage Manor in Franklinton about 1 P.M.  yesterday.  Please pray for her family and many friends.

Pray for the Hatchel family as they have the memorial service at FBC in McKinney, TX  at 1 P.M. today.

Ladies’ Friday Bible Study – No meeting this week.  Look for a paper in your Sunday School class to help you prepare for the next meeting.  This will be addressed through our Disaster Relief teams.

Hope Center – Distribution of the first 100 boxes is food will be this morning.  There is already a list of people who will receive their monthly box next week.  Pray for those working in packaging and distribution the boxes as well as those receiving the food.

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

Baptist Message – You may want to check your Baptist Message this week to learn how Southern Baptists in Louisiana are preparing for an outbreak of ebola and praying it will not happen.

Devotional, a Quote, Scripture, and a Song

  • “We can all work hard, but now, let’s work smart”                                                                                                                                                                      

                                                         ~John Mabry, IHS Principal~

  • “Let us not grow weary while doing good.”

                                                                    ~Galatians 6:9~

 

Be sure your work is pleasing to God today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I called to the LORD in my distress,

and I cried to my God for help.

From His temple He heard my voice,

and my cry to Him reached His ears.”

~Psalm 18:6, HCSB~

 

The verse above is exactly what some people are doing today and what many other people need to do.  I hope you can help someone this week as they call out to God.  If you are the one in need of hearing God’s voice, I pray this will be the day!

 

Macy Gueldner

By Mary Catherine Gueldner — 20 hours ago

Little miss Macy has clinic today, but during her break, she’ll be in a commercial shoot for Our Lady of the Lake. As I type (while on my 15 minute lunch break,) she’s getting hair, makeup, and wardrobe done. Ha! I told them that it wouldn’t take long for hair, since she has none!

She had a bad week after her last LPIT, Vincristine, and steroids (which is her norm.) She recovered and had a good week last week.

We’ve been super busy (and TIRED,) but things have been going okay.

I hope to get some good pictures to show you from the Sunday tea in Memphis. We had a REALLY nice day! Company D danced, which is a dance group of young adults with Down syndrome (I cried through their beautiful performance.) A violinist and harpist performed solos, and the Germantown choir sang. It was all so very nice! Macy didn’t wear her crown for long, but she stood on the smaller stage (by herself) and took it all in, while twirling and dancing.

Our princess Macy has had a busy week, she may need a personal assistant soon to organize her appearances and shoots 🙂

 

Johnnie Santangelo

Please pray for “Lil’ Man” and his family as the doctors try to figure out the recent tests.

 

Mrs. Jerry Pulliam 

“Miss” Jerry has been moved from the hospital to Heritage Manor in Franklinton.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

 

Boyd Hatchel’s posts:

Thank you for your prayers for my family. Your prayers were answered as my dad was healed today, by the Great Physician in Heaven. He passed away at home this evening.

Thank you for so many kind words, prayers, and love for our family. The memorial service for my father will be Friday, October 10, at 2:00 PM, at First Baptist McKinney, TX. Visitation will precede the service at 1:00 PM. Jennie and I will return to Richmond on Saturday.

Jackie Edwards Stilley
Born: March 04, 1957
Died: October 07, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2739655&fh_id=10545

 

Friday Bible Study

We will not meet this week, but look for a study guide Sunday morning in your class.

 

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“What Do You Expect?” –  http://odb.org

In the world you will have tribulation;

but be of good cheer,

I have overcome the world.

                                                  ~John 16:33~

“We’ll Understand it Better By and By” http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh525.sht

God surely guides me as I post TPL each morning.  One way is that the verse that comes at the beginning links up so well to the prayer requests of the day and to the devotional for the day.  Thank-you God for putting Your hand on my efforts.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I call on You, God, because You will answer me;

listen closely to me;

hear what I say.”

~Psalm 17:6, HCSB~

 

Betty Taylor received a good report from her cardiologist yesterday and the instructions to come back in a year.  Join me in thanking God for her good report.

“Lil’ Man” Johnnie Santangello has some changes in the area where his tumor was removed.  Please pray for him, his family and friends, and the medical staff caring for him.

Darlene Strickland is fighting an infection.  Please be in prayer for her.

Mr. Steve Hatchel, Boyd’s dad, has been cured of his brain tumor.  He passed away peacefully last evening at home in McKinney, TX.  His family was there with him.  Arrangements will be made today, but tentatively, the plans are for a memorial service Friday in McKinney.

Joe A. Tryniecki
Born: June 21, 1918
Died: October 07, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2738671&fh_id=10545

Brantley Ray Taylor
Born: July 04, 1978
Died: October 03, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2738501

Myrtle Roberta Lee Gehringer
Born: August 23, 1926
Died: October 06, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2738655

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

            for my expectation is from Him.                                                                                                

           ~Psalm 62:5~

Thanks for praying.  Many people are depending on God through your prayers.  Be there for them.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

You know my sitting down and my rising up;

You understand my thought afar off.

You comprehend my path and my lying down,

and are acquainted with all my ways.”

~Psalm 139:1-3~

 

Connor Corkern is home again.  Let’s thank God the hospital was able to help make him feel better again.  Let’s also pray for a family who is always faithful to be there for him.

 

Mr. Jay Hugh Young is better.  Thank you for your continued prayers for this man.

 

Mrs. Anne Ellzey is back in North Oaks.  Please pray for healing from a fall.

 

Pray for Andy and Betty Taylor as they travel to Jackson this foggy morning for Betty’s annual heart check-up.  We know she has a big one because of all the special things she does for people.  Let’s all pray she gets a good report today.

 

Kathyrn Geraldine Lebo Lee
Born: August 07, 1944
Died: October 04, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2737324&fh_id=10545

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/BPCollectionNews.asp?id=178

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

        “Fly the Flag” – http://odb.org/2014/10/07/fly-the-flag/

         Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.   ~Ephesians 5:1 ~                                     

Our King Jesus is in residence in our hearts as our “never leave you nor forsake you”.                                                                                                                          ~Hebrews 13:5~

                                                                                                                                                                                             We are to be “imitators of God” and to “walk in love, as Christ also has loved us” .                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ~Ephesians 5:1-2~                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                  As we do so, we will display joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  ~Gal. 5:22-23~

“Lily of the Valley” –     Read or sing these words thoughtful. – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Lily_of_the_Valley/

Our King –  “Jesus is Coming Again” –   http://hymnal.calvarybaptistsv.org/125.html

 

I trust you have been enjoying the beautiful weather as much as I have.  Spend part of your day by serving/honoring/pleasing the King!

Anna Lee

Sunday

This is God’s day!  Don’t try to take it for your own!

Danny V. Maurer 

Born: January 10, 1969
Died: October 04, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2736419

Bill Ray Bickham, Jr.

Born: March 09, 1957
Died: October 03, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2736013

Saturday

“At daybreak, LORD, You hear my voice;

at daybreak I plead my case to You

and watch expectantly.”

~Psalm 5:3, HCSB~

 

Please pray for Mr. Jay Hugh Young.  He is in ICU at North Oaks.  That’s surprising, because I saw him and talked with him Sunday morning .  It doesn’t take long for things to change in any situation though.

Mrs. Virgie Morgan‘s angiogram was completed without incident.  She got a good report. Thank God for this.

Mr. Bobby Lawson was having some problems this morning and possibly was going to be readmitted to North Oaks.  Please add him to your prayer list for today.

Mrs. Velta Morris shared this obituary with us.  Please note that it is from August.

Mr. Jacob Jefferson Bass, Jr.
  • BORN: August 3, 1930
  • DIED: August 22, 2014
  • LOCATION: Sims, Arkansas

       http://hosting-636.tributes.com/obituary/show/Jacob-Jefferson-Bass-101664999?f_e=1

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

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Have a wonderful weekend!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“A word aptly spoken

is like apples of gold in setting of silver.”

~Proverbs 25:11~

 

Today, let’s pray for categories of people.

  • Those who do not know Jesus as their Savior.
  • Those who are hungry or lacking housing and other basic needs.
  • Those who have difficult family or work relationships.
  • Those who are lonely (sometimes even though there are many people around them).
  • Those who have major decisions and lack the knowledge or judgment to make good decision.
  • Those whose lives seem to be a series of poor choices.
  • Those who live in the past or present, but cannot relate to both.
  • Those who are hurting, seemingly without relief.
  • Those who are homebound.
  • Those who do not have relationships/conversations with other people all day.
  • Those who have sent a loved one away to college, a job, etc.
  • Those who are family caregivers.
  • Other situations as they come to your mind….

God love each of these people.  He has placed us here on earth to fill in for Him to minister to these people.  Let’s find ways, daily, to help others.

Operation Christmas Child

  • 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 (NKJV)
  • “This is the beginning of our “sort”, just getting things in the appropriate aged boxes, next step to actually pack them so all the goodies fit inside nicely! There are 35 here and we probably have enough stuff to do a lot more. Feeling blessed to be able to share these with kids all over the world!” – Kari B.
  • Sophia, the daughter of a Pastor in Belize, received a shoebox gift in her church 5 years ago. Sophia was then a young teenager and was excited to be receiving a gift. Sophia saw her parents organize the event and saw the impact on the children. She became more involved in her church eventually helping to lead the youth ministry. This year when OCC came back to her community, she was the main coordinator for the event in her church and also encouraged and assisted her parents to mobilize other churches in the community to participate in the program. She is now actively involved in community activities and is doing her degree at the local university so that she can bring change to her community.
  • After his life is spared, a boy comes to faith in Christ when he receives a shoebox gift from Operation Christmas Child.
  • If you like to include a picture in your shoebox gift, … (a) DIY frame would be a fun addition! Encouragement, comfort, and support go a long way in helping people get through the difficult days of their lives.  
  • “Super proud of our family’s “stash” for Operation Christmas Child!
    We have everything from school supplies, toys, clothes, and hygiene products! We set a goal to fill twice as many boxes as last year and I’m pretty sure we’ll end up packing more than that!” – Dora L.

Frozen Food for the First of the Month

If you have not put up some frozen food to share this month, it’s not too late.  You can also send small packs of vegetables/fruit you froze when the food was harvested.  Another option is to purchase suitable frozen food. Think about different food groups,  What would you want to eat?  Some other ideas would be breakfast foods, desserts, and cooked meat.  Be sure to package or purchase small quantities.  There will be only two people in each of the families we are sharing with this month.

Bring your food to my Sunday School classroom before class this week.  The food will be delivered Sunday.

Thank-you to those who have shared.  You certainly have been a blessing to those who cannot or no longer could prepare good meals for their themselves and their loved ones.

Hope Center
First, let me say I’m so thankful for volunteers who have signed up to help.  There were four more from my church today.  I know they will be blessed each day they volunteer.  Our volunteer list is up to fifty, but that we will need and be thankful for more volunteers as new services are added.  Next week, that will be the food delivery to people who qualify.
Today, applications will again be taken for our first food delivery.  Applications will be taken at Home Center in Roseland from 1:00 – 5:00.  It is a simple process.
The first delivery of food to the center will be some time Monday.  Volunteers will be needed Tuesday – Thursday to organize the food and to pack the boxes.  Other volunteers will be needed to assist in the delivery of food on Friday.  Let me know if you can be one of these volunteers or call 247-2235 and leave your name and day/time with them.
God blesses!  That’s a guarantee!
If you have volunteered, let me compliment you on the way you talked and worked with those who came into Hope Center.  You have each displayed a tender, Christian heart of service.  Others have been blessed each and every day!
I need to share something else that touches my heart every day.  There is a large magazine rack of Bibles and other Christian literature that is free to anyone who chooses to make some selections.  I have seen this happen each and every day I was there.  I always had it provided by my family and my church, but that is not true for some people.  That’s another ministry of Hope Center .
Baptist Press –  http://www.bpnews.net/
I trust you are enjoying the new format.  I am.
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

What a comforting thought and song!

Cindy Milton McIntyre

Born: October 12, 1959
Died: September 29, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2732628

Have a blessed day by being a blessing to someone else!

Anna Lee