Category: Death Notice(s)

Monday

Be still, and know that I am God!

I will be honored by every nation.

I will be honored throughout the world.”

~Psalm 46:10 (NLT)~

Pray for Jesse Dean as he has a MRI today to help identify his problem.  He’s in room 1516 at North Oaks.

Caring Bridge

I hope you will take time to read Micah’s new Caring Bridge site, especially his journal.   At this point it is not long.  I know reading it will give you a better insight into how to pray for Micah and his family.

Pray for students and teachers involved in testing this week.

New link from Boyd: www.romaministries.com

If you would like to read the email update and see a current picture, please let me know so I can send it to you.

Barbara Jo Clark

“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me;” With tearful eyes we watched you slowly fade away, and though we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, your hard working hands stopped to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.” Author Unknown. A native of Franklinton and a resident of Denham Springs, she passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was 65. Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Monday, April 12, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes Tuesday, April 13, from 8 a.m. until funeral services in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Merelin McCon. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Denham Springs. She is survived by her husband, H. Wayne “Sonny” Clark; daughter, Sonia Lynn Clark; son, Stephen Wayne Clark and his wife, Sherri; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gwen and Earnest LeMay, Juanita and Dennis Booty, Ora Lee and Robert Wilson, and Gerald Clark; brother and sisters-in-law, John and Mary Wheat, and Marie Mitchell; grandchildren, Jennah Clark Harding, Adrain Clark, Ashley Clark, Brent Clark-Nolan, Brittany Pitre, Stephanie Clark and Stephen Clark; and great-grandchild, Parker Harding. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Edward and Iola Irene Wheat; sister, Patricia Wheat; niece, Lisa LeMay Davis; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herbert and Mary Clark; and grandson, Matthew Clark. Pallbearers will be Stephen Clark, Brent Nolan, Greg Booty, Keith Booty, Val McMorris and Darryl Cleveland. Honorary pallbearer is Dwayne Wilson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made at any Hancock Bank in the name of the Barbara Clark Medical Fund.

Amy Holton Kinzey
(Died April 10, 2010)

A resident of Loranger, died at 9:05 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson. She was born October 25, 1980 in Hammond and was 29 years of age. She was employed as a Registered Nurse with North Oaks Medical Center. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m Tuesday. Services conducted by Rev. Kent Newell. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. She is survived by her husband, Brandon R Kinzey; daughter, Katelyn Kinzey; parents, Dale & Leanne Holton; brother, Mitch Holton and his wife, Misty, all of Loranger; parents-in-law, Bill & Peggy Kinzey, Alexandria, VA, sister-in-law, Kelly Crouch and her husband, Gabe , Winnsboro, TX; nephews, Hayes & Hyatt Holton, Loranger; grandmothers, Gloria Ridgedell, Loranger and Ruth Holton, Amite; special cousin, Nicole Pelloat and her husband, Jeffrey, Loranger. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Tom Ridgedell and A.J. “Jack” Holton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Thanks for praying for my parents the last few days.  Please continue to do so this week.  Daddy will have appointments with four doctors.   Your prayers mean so much to us!

Anna Lee

Saturday

God showed his great love for us

by sending Christ to die for us

while we were still sinners.

~Romans 5:8 NLT~

Mason Carter’s surgery went well yesterday morning.  Thank you for praying for him.

Harrell Sharkey continues to have additional tests to help identify his problem.  Pray for a diagnosis so treatment can begin.

Jesse Dean was injured at work Thursday.  Pray for him as he seeks relief from back pain.

Rev. Bobby Eads has been hospitalized for heart issues.  He’s home now.  Keep Bobbie and Suzie in your prayers.

Daddy was admitted to North Oaks last night.  He had a lot of tests yesterday afternoon and night.  Pray for Daddy and Momma as they are separated during this time.  They are usually together 24 hours a day every day!  This is the first time I can remember him being in the hospital overnight.  It’s also difficult for Momma and Daddy because they are together 24 hours of every day and have been that way since Daddy retired.

Lerlene Allen Johnson

(June 18, 1926 – April 9, 2010)

A resident of Amite, died at 1 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1926 in Amite and was 83 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon Monday. Services conducted by Bro. Marshall Wallace. Interment Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by daughter, Shearon J. Koleszar, Amite, 4 sons, Roger Johnson, Amite, Thearon Johnson, Amite, Wesley Johnson, Amite, and Galen Johnson, Amite, sister, Mary J. King, Amite, 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, William and Mattie Ballard Allen, 3 brothers, Benjamin Allen, James Allen, and Charles Allen, granddaughter, Kristie Koleszar.

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

Mike Benson, Editor

WHEN SOMEONE HAS just become a Christian and started out in the Christian life, what advice would you give that person about Bible classes…?

Would you say, “Now the church has Bible classes every Sunday and Wednesday, but they aren’t really important.  That the church assembles on Sunday night but you do not have to go if you do not want to”?  Or would you say to a son or daughter, “I know that you would like to go today, but I want to read the paper, or I want to sleep late this morning, and I don’t think those Bible classes are to important anyway”?

What advice would you give…?

When we willfully neglect the services (as some are doing) we are telling our children and those around us that the church is not important to us.  Our children may even feel the church is not important enough to become members of it.  Then what could we say for ourselves?  Could we say, “Lord, I did my best to teach them the true value of the church–I did this by going and taking them to every service?”  via Main Street Monitor, Manchester, TN

“Jesus said to him,

‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart,

with all your soul,

and with all your mind.”

Matthew 22:37

Have a great weekend!

Anna Lee


Friday

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
IMB
Friday, April 9, 2010

“Come, you blessed of My Father,

inherit the kingdom prepared for you

from the foundation of the world . . .

I was in prison and you came to Me.”

~Matthew 25:34,36b, NKVJ~

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, encouraging you to pray for ministry to prisoners.

Several years ago, a young Central Tibetan man, R, was wrongly accused of stealing and put into prison without any type of trial. His sisters are strong believers and shared quite a lot about Jesus with him, both before his incarceration and during visits to see him, but his religious background kept him in bondage. R recently experienced physical release from prison; pray that he, and all the Central Tibetans in Asia, will experience spiritual release from their traditional beliefs and live in the freedom of Christ.

B, who has been in a Somali prison since last year, was recently granted a release, in answer to your prayers. However, the head of the prison refuses to honor the court’s decision and let B go free. Please ask the Lord to move in the official’s heart, and pray that B’s actual release will come quickly. This official has also refused the release of other prisoners because of financial or political pressure.

IMB mobilizer Paul Lambach, who serves at the Equatorial Baptist Seminary in Belem-Para, asks prayer for these needs: “1) Give thanks that we had almost 20 in attendance at the Monday morning chapel at the men’s prison in Americano. Eight of those were first-time visitors interested in studying the Gospel of John. Leaders from two of the units are interested in starting our Basic Theology extension course in those units. 2) Thank the Lord that more than 20 people attended Tuesday morning chapel at Massafra Construction Supplies. Pray for seminary students to preach in this weekly chapel.”

* Please pray for Paul Lambach as he attempts to set up the first seminary extension in a men’s prison.

* Intercede for R to accept salvation and for B to be released without further delay.

* Ask God to show you how you can support local jail ministries

Pray for Mason Carter as he has sinus surgery at 11:00 this morning in McComb.

Pray for my daddy, Grant Smith.  He’s not been feeling well this week and had to see a doctor yesterday evening.

Continue to pray for Ora Lee Wilson’s family.  As the family was sitting with Barbara, Barbara’s husband had to receive medical treatment.  Ora Lee’s aunt’s obituary is below.

Luzina Penton “Miss Dood” Branch
(July 17, 1925 – April 6, 2010)

LUZINA PENTON “Miss Dood” BRANCH, age 84

and a resident of the Hilltop Community died at 11:15 PM Tuesday at her residence. She was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church and the widow of Delos Branch.

Survived by: Numerous nieces and nephews 3 sisters in law: Helen Branch of Hilltop Vergie Branch Mattie Penton both of Stateline She was also preceded in death by her parents John and Louisa Branch Penton; a sister Edwena Bedwell; 5 brothers Ancil Penton, William “Bill” Penton, Odean Penton, Wilson Penton and Edsel “Pete” Penton; a half brother J.E. Wheat.

Visitation at Crain Funeral Home from 5 PM until 9 PM Friday. Visitation will continue after 9 AM Saturday at Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church until time for the funeral service at 11 AM with Eld. Mark Hobgood, Eld. Edward Penton and Eld. Duane Ball officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Obituaries can be viewed online at http://www.crainfh.com

Continue to pray for my Texas relatives.  They are dealing with a brain tumor, three with Huntington’s disease, MS, etc.  Pray they will continue to turn to God and realize He’s walking through their difficult journey with them.

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Helen Toney Basso
(July 18, 1930 – April 7, 2010)

A resident of Independence, LA, died at 10:45PM on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA after a battle with pneumonia. She was born July 18, 1930 in Independence, LA and was 79 years of age. Mrs. Basso was a retired caregiver at Hammond Developmental Center, Hammond. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. on Saturday April 10, 2010 until religious services at 11:30a.m. Saturday. Services conducted by Bro. Kenneth Istre. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence, LA. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Calvin J. “Tugar” Basso, Jr. and Anne Liuzza Basso, Independence, 3 sisters, Pat Cleveland, Beulah Hoover and her husband, Leo, and Joyce Easley and her husband, Wilson, and family dog, Brody Basso. Preceded in death by husband, Calvin J. Basso, Sr., parents, Henry P. and Opal Bennett Toney, and brother, John H. Toney. Flowers are welcome or donations can be made to the Tangipahoa Council on Aging.

IS YOUR HOUSE A MESS?

I recently heard the following story:

“My daughter Michelle is the commander of a Coast Guard Cutter. When she gave my husband Bob a tour of her ship, he was impressed by the neatness of all decks.

“However, when Bob went to Michelle’s house with her, he couldn’t believe the disorganization. ‘Why is everything in its place on your ship,’ he asked, ‘but your house is such a mess?’

“‘My house,’ Michelle said, ‘does not take 30-degree rolls.’”

I found the story quite humorous, but it made me wonder.  How often do others notice that things are just fine in our workplace, but not at home?  Things may be “in its place” at work (and elsewhere), but at home things are “a mess.”  One of the saddest passages in the Bible is found in I Samuel 8:1-3:

“Now it came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his sons judges over Israel…But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.”

Here was Samuel – a great prophet, one of the greatest men in the Bible, arguably one of the godliest men in all of history, but his sons didn’t follow after his example.  Some commentators have speculated that it was at least partly due to the fact that Samuel traveled around Israel fulfilling his responsibilities as a prophet (I Sam. 7:15-16), neglecting his family in the process.

It’s a problem that everyone who works struggles with, but especially preachers because we often view our work as being done “for God” so we feel justified in pouring more of our time and effort into our work.  But there is always the danger — the temptation – that we may be neglecting things at home.

Early in my ministry, my wife used to complain, “You always have time for anybody else who comes to you with a problem, but you can’t find time for me.”  There were times she was right.  I felt compelled to make sure that everything was in order at “work”, but I sometimes allowed things at home to be a “mess.”  I’m sure there were many times my children felt the same way.  I would like to think that I’ve learned from my mistakes and have a better balance now.

My message today comes with an encouragement for all of you who work to make an assessment of your own.  Are you more interested in keeping things in order at work than you are at home?  May God help each of us as we strive to fulfill our God-given responsibilities to our spouses and children.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Please feel free to share your requests, praises, and updates so we can pray for you. Have a fantastic Friday!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“If you put your trust in the love of Jesus Christ,

your sins are wiped out,

‘There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ.'”

~Romans 8:1 NLT~

Pray for the Gehringer family as they have the service for Frank today at 11:00.  Continue to pray for them in the coming days.

Pray for my former student, Charlotte, as they have services for her husband Saturday.

Pray for other families who have lost loved ones lately.  The grieving is not over when the services are over.

Donald J. Forsyth, Jr. was born July 12, 1964 and passed away at 5:55 a.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at his residence. He was 45, a native of Lutcher and a resident of Amite.

Donald is survived by wife, Charlotte Whitener Forsyth, Amite; a son, Skylar Singleton, Amite; mother, Mary Grace Forsyth, Gonzales; 2 sisters, Cindy Melancon and husband, Jeff, and their children, Jordan and Brooke, Gonzales and Melanie Schexnaydre and husband, Charles, and their children, Lauren and Alex, Prairieville; mother and father-in-law, Wilson “Dub” and Gail Whitener, Amite; sister-in-law, Lisa Carruth and husband Danny, and their son, Landon, Greensburg; godchildren, Landon Murphy, Lauren Schexnaydre and Brooke Melancon; godmother, Julie Cambre, Luling; godfather, Vinzule Bourgeois, Jr., LaPlace; his beloved pets, “Harley” & “Tib”.

Preceded in death by his father, Donald J. Forsyth, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Armaize and Godfrey Forsyth; maternal grandparents, Grace and Vinzule Bourgeois, Sr.

Donald was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He worked as a driver SAIA Motor Freight for 22 years.

Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Darryl Miller officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery.

Pall Bearers; Skyler Singleton, Charles Schexnaydre, Jeff Melancon, Landon Murphy, Al Glover, Russ Jenkins, Danny Carruth, Brian Kirkland and David Kirkland.

An on-line Guestbook and to view a Video tribute is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

Frank Gehringer was a resident of Kentwood who died at 8:55 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was born May 19, 1965 in Baton Rouge and was 44 years of age. He had a love for working on anything mechanical from a small child. He continued this passion his entire life. He was employed by the local Ford dealership where he was a certified Ford Diesel Technician and was a member of First Baptist Church, Kentwood, LA. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Thursday. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller and Rev. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by Son, Gavin Gehringer, Kentwood, daughter, Lauren Gehringer, Kentwood, parents, Frankie and Fay Gehringer, Kentwood, sister, Jennifer Gehringer, Kentwood. Preceded in death by grandparents, Mildred and Robert Miscar, Iley Gentry, and Frank and Estelle Gehringer, 2 uncles, Dr. Gerald Gehringer, Fred Gill, and brother-in-law, Ken Lee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, AWANA Children’s Fund, 310 Ave. E, Kentwood, LA 70444. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

ALONE

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HAVE YOU EVER felt truly alone…?

After my father died, I gathered with our family at a funeral home to choose the casket and arrange specifics for the memorial service. As I drove away from the funeral home, I made it only about two hundred yards before I broke down and wept, and had to pull the car over and stop.

This wasn’t the first time I’d cried after my father’s death, but it was the first time I’d cried alone, and the tears and the grief were so strong. Cars streamed past me, their passengers and drivers unaware of what was taking place in my car, and I vividly remember how alone I felt.

But in truth I wasn’t alone, because only two hundred yards away were people who loved me with all their hearts. To be comforted, all I needed to do was turn around and go back to the funeral home. I felt alone–but I really wasn’t.

For me, personally, the sense of aloneness in that moment was overwhelming; yet I know that many others have experienced far worse than anything I went through. Many have wept as I did, but could never be assured there was someone nearby they could turn to for comfort, whether two hundred yards away or two hundred miles.

And yet, even in comparison to such unbearable experiences, there’s Someone else whose pain of isolation and abandonment goes infinitely deeper.

Before being nailed to the cross, Jesus already knew what it meant to be forsaken; He had become intimately acquainted with being rejected or abandoned by men. Yet whenever it happened, He could always say, “Though forsaken by men, I am not alone, for My Father is always with Me.”

But not now.

He who for all eternity has never been alone is now wholly abandoned. Such utter desolation has never existed before in all eternity, because of the infinite love and fellowship of the Godhead, which can never be broken. But not the incarnate Son must be forsaken by the Father…because the Father is holy, and there in the Father’s sight is “the most grotesque display of ugliness imaginable.” It’s the monstrous sight of the unbounded totality of human sin resting upon one Man.

Therefore that Man must be utterly removed from the presence of the holy God, utterly separated, as far as the east is from the west.

Jesus didn’t just feel forsaken; He is forsaken. (C.J. Mahaney)

KneEmail: “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?'” ( Matt. 27:46).

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Do something special for someone today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

Jeanne Bond Tate asks for prayer for her family, especially her “Granny”, Mrs. Alice Wilson, who is dying from complications of a massive stroke.  “Granny” has always been very special to Jeanne.  Please honor her prayer request.

Ora Lee Wilson would appreciate prayers for her family.  Her sister, Barbara, was taken off life support today in Baton Rouge.  Also, Ora Lee’s 85 year old aunt died this morning in a house fine in the Pine area.  Robert and Ora Lee have had a number of losses lately.  Please say special prayers for them.

Tuesday Afternoon

Frankie Lester Gehringer, III
(May 19, 1965 – April 5, 2010)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 8:55 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was born May 19, 1965 in Baton Rouge and was 44 years of age. He had a love for working on anything mechanical from a small child. He continued this passion his entire life. He was employed by the local Ford dealership where he was a certified Ford Diesel Technician and was a member of First Baptist Church, Kentwood, LA. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Thursday. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller and Rev. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by Son, Gavin Gehringer, Kentwood, daughter, Lauren Gehringer, Kentwood, parents, Frankie and Fay Gehringer, Kentwood, sister, Jennifer Gehringer, Kentwood. Preceded in death by grandparents, Mildred and Robert Miscar, Iley Gentry, and Frank and Estelle Gehringer, 2 uncles, Dr. Gerald Gehringer, Fred Gill, and brother-in-law, Ken Lee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, AWANA Children’s Fund, 310 Ave. E, Kentwood, LA 70444. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Donald J. Forsyth
(July 12, 1964 – April 6, 2010)

Donald J. Forsyth, Jr. was born on July 12, 1964 and passed away at 5:55 a.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at his residence. Donald was 45, a native of Lutcher and a resident of Amite.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

Monday Evening

Rev. Ernest Graham who grew up in Kentwood will be moving to Amite Baptist Church in Denham Springs where he served before his time in Oklahoma.  His family will be so glad to have him close again.  His title is Minister of Education.

Ora Lee Wilson’s sister was taken back to the hospital yesterday morning.  Please continue to pray for Barbara and her family as well as the medical staff caring for her.

Frankie Lester Gehringer, III

(May 19, 1965 – April 5, 2010)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 8:55 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was born May 19, 1965 in Baton Rouge and was 44 years of age. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

More information will be posted on Tuesday.

Jessie M. Smith
(December 16, 1916 – April 2, 2010)

A resident of Kentwood died at 12:02 a.m. on Friday, April 2, 2010 at Southeast Regional Medical Center in Kentwood. She was born December 16, 1916 in Gulfport, MS and was 93 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon Tuesday. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

Monday Afternoon

Infant Leslie Marie Hendry
(April 4, 2010 – April 4, 2010)

Infant Leslie Marie Hendry was born April 4, 2010 and passed away on April 4, 2010 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.

She is survived by her parents, Travis L. & Hannah Lopinto Hendry, Amite; a sister, Emily Hendry, Mt. Hermon; maternal grandparents, Frank & Mary Lopinto, Amite; paternal grandfather, Patrick Hendry, Chesbrough; maternal great-grandmothers, Carolyn Bel, Bolivar, MO & Josie DePhillips, Amite; numerous aunts, uncles, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary-Margaret Hendry; paternal grandmother, Margaret Welch Hendry.

Private funeral services will be held at a later date.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Frank Gehringer passed away today.  Arrangements are tentative now.  I will post them later.  Please continue to pray for Frank’s family.

Saturday

TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.”

~1 Timothy 2:8~

WORLD LEADERS. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar (island off southeastern coast of Africa).

BOZO OF WEST AFRICA (BOH-zoh). “During our last visit to F-village, for which you have been praying, the gentleman who had quietly asked many questions in the privacy of our hut sought us out again,” writes a Bozo Team member. “This time, he boldly came to our group and asked for prayer for healing. He had developed an infection over his eye, resulting in a large cyst. We gently laid hands on this friend and prayed to the Great Physician for healing. The next day, not seeing much of a difference, we offered a ride to the nearest doctor. “No,” he responded. “The prayers of the Christians work. It is already starting to feel better.” Praise the Lord that God is showing His power in amazing ways to this man and that the man is willing to give the glory to our Father!”

WESTERN PUNJABIS OF PAKISTAN (pun-JAH-bees). Give thanks that in answer to your prayers, God has opened doors among university students across Lahore in different avenues in the past year. One avenue involves a team member’s teaching at a local university. After the final exam this month, one student commented to this team member, “Since I was a kindergartener, I have been taught to work hard and make lots of money, and then I will have a nice car, a big house, etc. For the first time in my life, one of my teachers (the team member) has told me that it is more important to love God and live to please Him all my days. I learned in this class that we should ‘Do unto others as we would have them do unto us.’ Thank you for teaching me about really important things in life.” Thank you for making this work possible. Please continue to pray for students across Lahore to see that truth is found in Jesus Christ!http://www.go2southasia.org/

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Smith, Jessie M.

A resident of Kentwood died at 12:02 a.m. on Friday, April 2, 2010 at Southeast Regional Medical Center in Kentwood. She was born December 16, 1916 in Gulfport, MS and was 93 years of age.

McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

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

Mike Benson, Editor

LET’S CONSIDER THAT prized trophy or treasured car…

Would you consider leaving it outside in the open, exposed to the elements of nature, animals, dirty-fingered kids, and inconsiderate neighbors?   Probably not.  More likely you would shield it from these elements.  You might make sure it has a special place in the garage or on an out-of-reach shelf.  You would likely cover it with glass and polish it often, or park at the far end of the parking lot to avoid dings in your doors.  You would do your best to protect your treasure.

Do you best to shield and protect your spouse from things that may be harmful to him or her.  This may mean providing adequate housing and a safe car to drive.  It may mean standing up against those who may be cutting your spouse down (even if they are your family).  It may mean walking together in a dark parking lot or hold him or her close during a storm.  Maybe it means protecting your spouse from negative aspects of yourself (i.e., mean words, irresponsible behaviors) by working hard to overcome those behaviors.  As you focus on treating your spouse like the priceless gift that he or she is, many of  those negative aspects of yourself will disappear.  Yes, you can control these.  You probably already do when you are at work, church, or a new acquaintance’s house.  But it seems the more comfortable we feel with someone, the  more we let down these controls.  Don’t let comfort do away with appropriate control.  All of these positive behaviors are protective in nature and will help your spouse feel treasured by you. (Debbie L. Cherry, Discovering the Treasure of Marriage, 72-73).

“Love always protects…”

~1 Corinthians 13:7~

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That’s why Jesus went to the cross.  He was protecting us in/for eternity!

Anna Lee