Monday – Still Afternoon

Robbie Lynn C. Kirby

Just recd. call from Linda. They have already called Robbie Lynn from the Dr. office and they already have the test results from the path. lab and they did not find any cancer in her cervix or the limph nodes they tested. Our GOD is an awesome GOD and he heard and answered the prayers of all the people who have been praying and it has been many many people all over even as far as Idaho. So everyone can rejoice with us and thank and praise God for the great test results. Hopefully from here we will have the 6-8 wks of recovery and she will be on the way to better health. She will still have some past and present health issues to deal with but as it stands now cancer will not be one of them. Continue to pray for Robbie Lynn and thank all of you from the bottom of our heart for all the prayers you have already offered up on her and our behalf. May God bless all of you. Robert Callihan

Jillian Avery Bodden

Jillian was born today 9/13/10–7 Lbs 2 oz, 20 3/4″ at 1:44 pm. mom and baby are great. She is beautiful!! God is do good. Judy Easley

Ellen “Doodle” Russell Brocato
(November 19, 1951 – September 12, 2010)

A resident of Amite, she died at 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2010 in Amite, LA. She was born November 19, 1951 in Clinton and was 58 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Mike Brocato, Amite; sister, Malaki Hayden Gore and her husband, Johnny, Nederland, TX; brother, Clarence “Cootie” Russell and his wife, Marilyn, Franklinton; niece, Dr. Melissa Leigh Russell and her husband, Dr. Sam Yoselevitz, Cambridge, MA; nephew, Adam Lane Russell, Franklinton; her dog, Ginger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Lavilla Russell. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Services conducted by Pastor Jeff McKneely. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola.

Monday – Obituary Update

Willie Eugene “Gene” Russell, Age 77, passed away peacefully at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 6, 2010 at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Bluebonnet in Baton Rouge with his family by his side. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Gene was a retired member of the Electrician’s Local #995 with 32 years of continuous service. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Yvonne Sanders Russell; two sons, William Lee Russell and wife, Donna, George Michael Russell, and wife Connie; grandchildren, Lee Michael Russell and wife, Amanda, William Todd Russell, Lindsey Meliet and husband, Blake, Kayla Marie Russell, Meagan Michelle Russell, Jodie Sandefur, and Janey Sandefur; great-grandchildren, Kade Michael Russell, Lindslee Rose Russell, Kason Todd Russell, London and Noah Cooper. Preceded in death by, son, Earl Eugene “Rusty” Russell. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Monday, September 13, 2010 from 8 a.m. until funeral services at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Keith Roshto, Shelby Roshto, Keith Olinde, Lee Michael Russell, Todd Russell, Rusty Browning, Blake Meliet, and Vernon Russell.

Monday

“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy,

that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1~

Judy Liberto asks us to pray for her as she has surgery tomorrow at 6 A.M. in McComb.

Jason Dean will be having a spinal tap in Hattisburg tomorrow. Please pray he can find the back problem so it can be corrected.

Lloyd Hayden had a reaction to medication last week and was hospitalized. He is now home and improving. Please keep him in your prayers.

Please continue to remember Margaret Huber in your prayers.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is still hospitalized in Covington. Please keep praying for her and her family.

Pray for the family of Gene Russell as they have his funeral service today. His wife, Yvonne, was not able to be at the wake last night even though the family was able to get her to this area. Continue to keep her in your prayers.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

Cross Branded Cowboy Church, Ruby

Richard Swain, leader

Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Cowboy-Church-02 Richard Swain describes the work and ministry of Cross Branded Cowboy Church as “bringing the message of Jesus and ministering to people of Western culture and heritage…” Those who worship at Cross Branded and other uniquely-focused ministries enjoy the opportunity to worship with others who share the same interests; in this case, cattle, horses, and rodeos.

Financial assistance from the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering has helped Cross Branded Ministry to purchase materials and supplies for worship and Bible study, and especially Bibles that are used at rodeo events.

Is this ministry effective? A 10-year-old girl is one of those who has come to know the Lord as Savior through this church. She was baptized into the membership of the sponsoring church, Pine Grove Baptist, Ruby.

These are some of the many faces of Louisiana missions. As we pray for the ministry at Cross Branded, please pray for:

God’s continued directions for this cowboy ministry and others like it;
A permanent site for this cowboy church;
Courage for leaders to speak out more for Christ; and
A pastor to shepherd this flock.

Uniquely focused churches/ministries in Louisiana include those reaching the arts culture, the homeless, and those with addictive disorders.

Thank-you for praying for these needs today. Your prayers mean so much to so many! When you have a prayer request you wish others to join you in praying about, please feel free to share that information.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“God did this so that men would …

reach out for him and find him,

since he is not far from each one of us.”

~Acts 17:27 (NIV)~

Most of us know the meaning of that Scripture, but many of us need to be reminded of it from time to time.

Micah Tolleson is in ICU in Texas after having two seizures. He will have a test today to determine if a brain tumor is the problem again this time. Please pray for him and his family as they are facing numerous health issues.

The movie. “To Save a Life”, will be showing for FREE tonight at 6 P.M. at the Amite Cinema. You are invited to attend and bring someone with you. I did some checking on the movie and learned it is especially good for teens and their parents.

The wakes for Gene Russell and Don Goynes will be tonight. Mrs. Josephine Brumfield’s is tomorrow. Check back posting of The Prayer Link for more information. Please continue to pray for each of these families.

KneEmail

“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

EVER WONDER WHAT would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone…?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we flipped through it several times a day?

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn’t live without it?

What if we give (it) to kids as gifts?

What if we used it when we traveled?

What if we used it in case of an emergency?

There is something to make you go …hmmm…where IS my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing.

Unlike our cell phone, we don’t have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.

Makes you stop and think “Where are my priorities?” And no dropped calls! From the Internet

“I will delight myself in Your statutes;

I will not forget your word.”

~Psalm 119:16~

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday Obituary

The date of the services for Mrs. Josephine Brumfield were omitted. Here is the corrected obituary.

Josephine Harvey Brumfield — known to her friends as Phinie; known to her grandchildren as Mer’Phinie, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the age of 101.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother as well as a well known artist, she will be missed by all. She was a life long resident of Amite and member of the Amite Art Club as well as the Stem and Stamen Garden Club.

MerPhinie was born on October 22, 1908 in Tylertown, Mississippi. She was married to Welton H. Brumfield, Sr. and had three children – namely Sara Frances Brumfield; Welton H. Brumfield, Jr. and Claude H. “Hank” Brumfield, Sr.

She is survived by five grandchildren, Gregory Welton Brumfield and wife, Nicole, Amite; Sara Frances Brumfield, Amite; Barbara Rene Brumfield Davis and husband, David, Amite; Rebecca “Becki” Brumfield Biandolillo and husband, Mike, Amite and Bryan Keith Brumfield and wife, Jan, Fluker.

Nine great grandsons — Brandon Andrews and wife, Jessica; Jared Richardson; Grant Richardson; Gray Richardson and wife, Donna; Grayson Brumfield; Brent Davis; Caleb Brumfield; Bradley Brumfield and Blake Brumfield.

Twelve great grand Daughters, Gretchen Ockman and husband, Michael; Lindsey Jo Brumfield; Brandy Kay Andrews Bel and husband, Geoff; Blair Reid; Kristi Brumfield Hyde and husband, John; Chelsea Brumfield Baugh; Ashley Brumfield; Marlyn Davis; Lauren Brumfield; Sydni Biandolillo; Ali Brumfield and Alexis Biandolillo.

Eleven great great grandchildren, Kelsey Ockman; Keegan Ockman; Kelton Baugh; A J Hyde; Brooke Hyde; Graysen Richardson; Masen Richardson; Avery Andrews; Kahne Andrews; Alayna Bel and Katelyn Bel.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Welton H. Brumfield, Sr; parents, James H. Harvey and Fannie Lou Harvey; sisters, Florence Elizabeth Harvey; Jennie Swayze Harvey; Frances Louise Harvey; a brother, James Edwin Harvey; a daughter, Sara Frances Brumfield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Welton H. Brumfield, Jr. and wife, Edna Jacquelyn “Jackie” and Claude H. “Hank” Brumfield, Sr. and wife, Eleanor Evelyn “Cricket; two grandchildren Lauri Brumfield Richardson and Claude H. Brumfield, Jr.

Visitation will be at the First United Methodist Church, 800 N. Duncan Avenue, Amite, on Monday, September 13, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Brady Whitton, officiating. Interment will be at Amite Memorial Gardens.

The family requests donations be made in Mer’Phnie’s Memory to the First United Methodist Church, 800 N. Duncan Ave., Amite, LA 70422.

McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, are in charge of the arrangements.

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

Saturday Afternoon

Please remember my Texas relatives in prayer again. My cousin, Micah, is being taken to a hospital in Texas. This family is physically and emotional drained. Pray for them as God gets them through a very difficult day.

Mrs. Josephine “Mer’Phinie” Harvey Brumfield
(October 22, 1908 – September 11, 2010)

Eleven great great grandchildren, Kelsey Ockman; Keegan Ockman; Kelton Baugh; A J Hyde; Brooke Hyde; Graysen Richardson; Masen Richardson; Avery Andrews; Kahne Andrews; Alayna Bel and Katelyn Bel.

Visitation will be at the First United Methodist Church, 800 N. Duncan Avenue, Amite, from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Brady Whitton, officiating. Interment will be at Amite Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, 800 N. Duncan Ave., Amite, LA 70422.

McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, are in charge of the arrangements.

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

Friday Evening

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is hospitalized in Covington. Please keep her and Mr. Phillip in your prayers.

Don Goynes
(October 5, 1940 – September 9, 2010)

A resident of Montpelier, he died on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1940 in Pine Grove and was 69 years of age. Mr. Goynes was a life long member of Shiloh Baptist Church and a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Goynes; 5 sons, Duane, Tim, Troy, Buddy and Dylan Goynes; 5 grandchildren, Corey, Laura, Kayla, Megan and Colton Goynes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denzil and Ruby Goynes; 3 brothers, Lee, June and Jay Goynes. Visitation at Shiloh Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and from 10 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2010. Services conducted by Bro. Laverne King. Interment Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Angel Tree Prison Fellowship, P. O. Box 1550, Merrifield, VA 22116 or atwww.angeltree.org.

Friday Afternoon

U.S. Veteran Charles Murry Stogner, age 75, a former resident of Bogalusa, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at his residence in Kentwood, LA.

He was the owner and manager of City Air Conditioning for 37 years. He was a member of Eastfork Baptist Church.

He is survived by His Wife, Peggy Stogner of Kentwood, LA;

1 Daughter, Rhonda Stogner (Lonnie) Miley of Bogalusa, LA;

3 Step-Children, Kim Garner, Lisa Terrell and Donna Meredith;

6 Step-Grandchildren, Whitney Downey, Adam Garner, Reagan Meredith, Sarah Meredith, Jennifer Morton and Hannah Terrell;

1 Sister, Charlene Corkern;

1 Half Sister, Marguerite Lee;

Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Stogner and Nova Stogner; 2 Sisters, Nell Hardison and Oneita Jenkins.

Visitation will be held at Eastfork Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 9, 2010.

Visitation will continue at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. until the Funeral Services at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Michael Shumock and Rev. Clay Norwood officiating. Interment to follow at New Zion Cemetery in Tylertown, MS on Friday, September 10, 2010.

Thursday Evening

Erin Evanoff‘s biopsy well well. Robbie Lynn Kirby‘s surgery went well. Please pray for both of these young women as they await lab reports next week.

Mr. Charles Bridges has a stent now for a heart blockage. He did well. Pray for him as he continues the recovery process.

Mr. Jimmy Tolar continues to need our prayers. His health problems seems to come on suddenly and in unison. Pray for him and “Miss” Naomi as they get through a difficult time.

Steve Sanders said his grandpaw, Mr. Clifton Womack, is doing well. He will be in rehab in Hammond for about ten more days. Pray he continues to do well.

Pray for Whitney Kliesch as he continues to heal at home with his family.

Mr. Charles Stogner passed away. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Thursday

Whoever wants to be great must become a servant.

~Mark 10:43 (MSG)~

Pray for the family and friends of Caroline Crouch as they celebrate her life today.

Pray for Robbie Lynn C. Kirby as she has surgery again. She is already at the hospital this morning.

Pray for Erin Evanoff as she has a biopsy today. This will help determine the extent of her cancer.

Continue to pray for my Tolleson relatives. Scott is home. He will receives some health services there.

KneEmail

“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

A COUPLE FROM Bakersfield, California had just purchased a new boat, but were experiencing some serious problems…

No matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t get their 22-foot boat going. It was very sluggish no matter which way they turned, no matter how much power was applied. After about an hour of trying to make it go, they made their way over to a nearby marine, hoping someone there could tell them what was wrong.

A thorough check on the topside of the boat revealed that everything was in perfect working condition. The engine ran fine, the out drive went up and down, and the propeller was the correct size and pitch. Then, one of the marina guys jumped in the water to check underneath.

He came up choking on water because he was laughing so hard.

Under the boat…still strapped securely in place…was the trailer…

When God looks “under” your life, what does He see? Are you strapped to some sin that is slowly pulling you under?

“Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they shall see God.”

~Matthew 5:8~

Make this day, a gift from the Lord, meaningful!

Anna Lee