Monday

“Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray.

Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers,

letting God know your concerns.

Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness,

everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down.

It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry

at the center of your life.”

~Philippians 4:6–7 MSG~


From Jenni Henson, Maggie Lee’s mother:

Thank you for your continued prayers for our family. A very disturbed young man entered the sanctuary at fbc this am and started screaming,”

There is no such thing as God.” While John was front and center at the podium. Thankfully, he was not armed, but it was frightening to say the least to think about what could’ve happened.
Will Easley is doing we. He may get to move to a step-down unit today.  Keep praying.
We’ve been asked to pray for another young child: Adrianna Cavanagh.  Adrianna is in Childres’s Hospital in New Orleans and lives in Washington Parish.  She has stage four cancer.  Be sure to read the story and look at her beautiful pictures.
Several people have been hospitalized recently, are hospitalized now, or will be hospitalized soon.  Please pray for each by their group, not by name, today.
Private Matthew Wildes of Hammond was killed on Friday in Afghanistan.  Please pray for his family and for all those who continue to serve around the world to protect us.  When you see a young man or woman in a uniform, tell them thanks.  They volunteered to serve!  Also, thank vets as you get the opportunity.

KneEmail

Number

images.jpgI READ OF an old Norwegian who had kept very careful notes of his life in a series of notebooks he kept on the shelf of his business…

On his eightieth birthday he went to the store and pulled the books from the shelf and began to compute his life. He was surprised to find that he had spent five of his eighty years waiting on customers. He had spent six months tying neckties, three months scolding children who had been running around the store, and eight days telling his dogs to lie down and be quiet.

Some stuff is pressing (i.e., urgent); some stuff is consequential (i.e., important). We need to learn to distinguish between the two and then act accordingly.

“So teach us to number our days,

that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

Psalm 90:12


Posted by Mike Benson at August 25, 2009
Thank you so much for being there to pray.  Your  support of others is so appreciated!  Have the best Monday you’ve had in a while!
Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

Tony P. Ardillo, Sr
(August 1, 1928 – August 30, 2009)

Tony P.  Ardillo, Sr

A beloved member of the Amite community Tony P. Ardillo, Sr. passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009, at the age of 81 years. His valiant seven year battle with cancer ended at 5:00 a.m., his normal hour for arising for over 70 years to begin his day at Ardillo, Inc. which was founded in 1939. He was vice-president and an owner of one of Amite’s oldest continuing business. A life-long resident of Amite, he lived his entire life along the Hwy 16 area. Daddy was a member of “America’s Generation” and lived his life committed to honesty and integrity. He was so well liked and respected by the many customers of the family business and even after he became sick, they always looked for him at his desk. Many of his friends would have a seat with him and enjoy a nice long visit and even a cup of coffee. We are so grateful to our patrons for their many years of friendship, loyalty, and expressions of kindness throughout his life and especially during his illness. He was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church, Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge, Amite Chamber of Commerce, Springview Country Club, and Florida Parishes Skeet and Gun Club.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, August 31, 2009, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Father Jack Nutter and Father Joe Camilleri officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Garden. Scripture readers will be Mike Stant and Susan McGraw. Eucharistic ministers will be Savina and Steve Campo and Ann and Pete Dana. Gifts will be brought forth by Carley and Anthony Ardillo and Gabriel Stant.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Mary Frances Campo Ardillo, Amite; daughters, Brenda A. Bellavia and husband Frank, Amite, Mary F. Ardillo, and Roslyn Ardillo, both of Amite; sons, Tony P. Ardillo, Jr., Amite, and Tim Ardillo and partner Jason Miiller, Indianapolis, IN. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jessica B. Stant and husband Mike, Marc “Deke” Bellavia and wife Richelle, Carley Ardillo and Anthony Ardillo, III, Noah P. Ardillo-Miiller; great-grandchildren Gabriel, Sarah, and Elizabeth Stant and Emma Claire Bellavia. A brother Nick P. Ardillo, Amite and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also survived by special cousins Josie DePhillips and Mary Lou Lea.

Preceded in death by his mother Carmella Conti Ardillo and father Roy S. Ardillo, brother Steve P. Ardillo, sister Josie A. Walsh, mother and father-in-law Frances and Sam Campo and Josie B. Ardillo.

Pallbearers are James “Rube” Ardillo, Johnny Conti, Greg Esteven, Alan Melancon, Boyd Raborn, Jr., Jerry Rispone, Mike Stant, and Jerry Trabona. Honorary pallbearers are Oliver Bergeron, Matthew Campo, Sam Campo, Garfield Faust, Erlest Landrew III, and Mario Messina.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Our family would like to thank the many people who have fought alongside Daddy during these seven years including the doctors and staffs of North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, and Southeast Regional Medical Center in Kentwood. Also, to the many home health caregivers who tended to Daddy through the years. He was good man and wonderful father. We will walk proudly in his footsteps, but no one will ever fill his shoes.

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 Bond Eye Clinic.

Wednesday Afternoon

Please continue to pray for the three weekend motorcycle victims.

From Britney Hayden

Colton Frazier, 19 is still at the University Hospital. He has still not opened his eyes but does move his arms and his legs. On Aug. 26 the doctors will be inserting a tracheostomy tube and feeding tube into his stomach. Please continue to pray for Colton and his family. May God Bless each and every one of you.

Michael Prevost is doing much better and was moved to  a regular hospital room today.

Aaron McKay is doing okay too.   He’s still hospitalized in McComb.

Will Easley continues to progress following his surgery this week.  Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

A KHS student lost all her belongings in a fire over the weekend.  Contact KHS or me if you would like to help her.  Pray for her during this time.

Houston Lamar Brown

(November 12, 1927 – August 25, 2009)

U.S. Veteran HOUSTON L. BROWN, AGE 81

And a resident of Bolivar died at 9 AM Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at his residence.

He loved farming and working on his farm. He retired from Bellsouth Telephone. He was an active mason for many years and was a member of Kentwood and Franklinton lodges, Eastern Star and also a shiner. He served in U.S. Marine Corps during Korean War and was a member of American Legion and VFW.

Survived by: 1 Son and daughter in law: Mack and Kathleen Brown of Mt. Hermon, 2 Daughters and a son in law: Rhonda Brown, Ellen and Jeff Waskom all of Stoney Point, 5 Grandchildren and spouses: Minda B. and Kevin Raybourn, David and Jodi M. Brown, Josh and Mallory Waskom, Jake Waskom, Melissa Waskom, 4 Great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his wife Louise Lewis Brown.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 5 PM until 9 PM Wednesday, August 26, 2009 and after 9 AM Thursday. A Masonic service will be held at 7 PM Wednesday. A funeral service will be held at 10 AM Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Gene Richards officiating. Burial will be in the Bolivar Baptist Church Cemetery.

Wednesday

“I am the God who forgives your sins,

and I do this because of who I am.

I will not hold your sins against you.”

~Isaiah 43:25 TEV~

Baptist Press

August 25, 2009

KYRGYZSTAN–Kyrgyzstan suppresses minority religions. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31136

WISCONSIN–Wis. A.G. won’t defend same-sex law in court. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31137

TEXAS–Tony Dungy asked Michael Vick: ‘Where was the Lord in all of this?’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31138

FLORIDA–Tim Tebow: (Super)Man of Faith. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31139

TENNESSEE–Baptist colleges fare well in rankings. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31140

NEW MEXICO–FIRST-PERSON (Joseph Bunce): Christ for clunkers. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31141

Continue to pray for Colton, Aaron, and Michael, the boys injured on four-wheelers last weekend,  Pray for the boys, their caregivers, and their families as they wait.

Mr. Houston Brown passed away yesterday.  I was not able to locate an obituary.

Koby Sumrall
(July 6, 1995 – August 22, 2009)

Koby  Sumrall

Koby Sumrall was born on July 6, 1995 and passed away at 5:55p.m., on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at his residence. He was 14, a native of Hammond and a resident of Franklinton. Koby loved just about anything outdoors, hunting, fishing, but his passion was skateboarding.

Koby is survived by his mother, Glendette Dykes Kennedy, Franklinton; daddy, Scott Creel, Franklinton; a sister Karli Sumrall, Kentwood; a brother, Konnor Kennedy, Franklinton; father, Christopher Sumrall, Angie; great-grandmother, Mrs. Lois Dykes, Amite; grandparents, Glenis & Pat Dykes, Wilmer, Vernell Winborn, Albany, Gilda McCain, Franklinton, Barbara & Virgil Sumrall, Franklinton, Emile & Marilyn Creel, New Jersey; special aunts, Jeanette McIntyre and Suzette Boudreaux; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many extended family.

Preceded in death by, step-father, Justin Kennedy; grandfathers, Levauhgn McCain and Samuel Winborn; numerous great-grandparents.

Visitation will be at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, August 28, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 2:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Blades, Bro. Billy Mack Lowery & Bro. Tommy Morgan officiating. Interment in the Wilmer Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilmer, LA

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 and Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Bond’s Eye Clinic.

Rhoney Warren

(August 28, 1937 – August 24, 2009)

U.S. Veteran Rhony Warren was called home to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 24, 2009. He was 71, a lifelong resident of Amite, St. Helena Parish, a retired dairy and cattle farmer, a US Army Veteran, a member of Kedron Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge #96, Greensburg.

Rhony is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Barbara Gale Jenkins Warren; a daughter, Tina E. Warren; a son, John D. Warren and his fiancé, Marilyn Buhler; 2 grandsons, Steven R. and Trinton L. Warren; 2 brothers, James (Jimmy) Warren & Lewis Wayne Warren; also numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. Warren, Sr. and Azelea Miller Warren; a son, Dan L. Warren; a granddaughter, Kaitlyn Nicole Warren; and a brother, W. C. Warren, Jr.

Rhony was much loved and will be greatly missed.

At this time arrangements are pending at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to Kedron Building Fund.

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 Bond Eye Clinic.

Today’s devotional thought is a message of HOPE and CONFIDENCE written by Jen Henson, mother of little Maggie Lee Henson.  Please take time to read her thoughts.  You’ll be so glad you did!

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/maggieleehenson

Monday – Late Afternoon

Will Easley is in the midst of his 12 hour surgery.  Pray all continues to go well.

Koby Sumrall

(July 6, 1995 – August 22, 2009)

Koby Sumrall was born on July 6, 1995 and passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at his residence. He was 14, a native of Hammond and a resident of Pine.

Koby loved skateboarding.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

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

Monday

“You have been bought and paid for by Christ,

so you belong to him—

be free now from all these earthly prides and fears.”

~1 Corinthians 7:23 LB~

Will Easley (10 yrs.) surgery is still on for today. It suppose to start around 7am this morning at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. Please continue to pray for him and his family. The surgery is suppose to last about 12 hours. Thank you and God bless.

Cheryl Hughes Greene

(Will only has one lung.  That’s what the surgeon will be working on.)

Update from Dr. Jimmy Dukes

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jimmyandretiadukes

Update on Don Denton

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/dondenton

Continue to pray for Chuck Pittman and other battling cancer.

Pray for my daddy, Grant Smith, as he as a baloon procedure today to stretch his esophagus.  The last procedure about five months ago did not work very well or very long.

Linda Stegall Hendry thanks you for your prayers on behalf of Ginny Stegall and for Robert, Linda’s brother, and the three girls, as they continue to adjust to living without Ginny.  Linda knows and treasures the power of your prayers.

Cry

WALKING PAST MY barn one day, I heard a frantic chirping inside, and upon investigation I found a bluejay beating its wings against the glass pane of the window…

Had it not cried and squawked, I would not have heard it. But its plaintive note prompted me to open the door wide and the jay flew out to liberty. That bluejay was in a strange place for a bird; and Jonah found himself in a strange place for a human being. Because of his disobedience, Jonah was cast into the sea, swallowed by a sea monster and trapped in its belly. Although it was Jonah’s own fault that he was there, God was also there to hear his prayer. And when he confessed, God delivered him.

God’s children sometimes get themselves into some strange places and unhappy circumstances because of their folly. Are you in a strange place today? Are you out of fellowship with the Lord, defeated, unhappy? Then cry out to God, confess your sin, and be restored by His abundant mercy. God is waiting to hear your faintest cry and accept your repentance. Maybe through your own foolish choices you’re in a strange place today — but He is with you and waiting to hear your cry (M.R. DeHaan).

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” ( 1 John 1:9; cf. Jonah 2:1).

Posted by Mike Benson at April 4, 2006

My Sunday School class will be studying Jonah Sunday.  Join us if you would like to refresh your memory or learn more about Joanh and why his story is recorded for us.

Thanks for praying today.  You make a difference in many lives!

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

Jimmy Harrell received a call tonight asking for prayer for two young people involved in an accident this afternoon.  They are from the Gillsburg area.  Please pray for Aaron McKay (15) and Michael Prevost (5).

I had two reports that Sonny Milton was doing better.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Frances McKenzie Pope

(March 7, 1927 – August 21, 2009)

FRANCES McKENZIE POPE, age 82 and a resident of Franklinton died at 6:25 PM Saturday at her residence. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and the widow of Oveid Pope.

Survived by: 2 Sons: Ronald O. and Bonnie Green Pope Kenny W. Pope all of Franklinton 2 Daughters: Sandy and Rev. Breaux Tageant of Poplarville Rheba and Jimmy Fisher of Franklinton 11 Grandchildren: Ronald Pope, Jr., Chris Pope, Lucky Pope, Bridget Woodward, Chad Fisher, Kimberly Cassidy, Robert Tageant, Robin Tageant, Heather Tageant, David Hood Burris and John Paul Burris Also 8 great grandchildren Brother: James McKenzie of Tylertown

Visitation at Crain Funeral Home from 6 PM until 9 PM Sunday and after 8 AM Monday. A funeral service will be held at 10 AM Monday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Gene Richards and Rev. Breaux Tageant officiating. Burial in the Ellis Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to Lakeshore Hospice in Mandeville.

Katherine Joan Richardson Simmons

(December 5, 1928 – August 23, 2009)

Katherine Joan Richardson Simmons died at her home in Hammond on Sunday, August 23, 2009. She was 80 years old and a native of Hammond; born December 5, 1928, the daughter of John P. and Katherine Varnado Richardson. She was a graduate of Franklinton High School and attended Belhaven College in Jackson, MS. She married Hyman Ottis Simmons, Jr., December 1, 1946, at Centenary Methodist Church in Franklinton. In 1954, they established Simmons’, a family department store in Kentwood that specialized in clothing for men, women, and children, a business that continued until 1995. Joan was a gifted singer, artist, cook, and able partner in the family business. She was an active member of the Kentwood United Methodist Church for 55 years until her death. She is survived by her 4 children, Rev. Dr. Michael O. Simmons and his wife, Varina, Rockford, IL, Mrs. Rebecca S. Young and her husband, Daniel, Indianapolis, IN, David L. Simmons and his wife, Susan, Hammond, John Scott Simmons and his wife, Michelle, Hammond, 8 grandchildren, Amanda Simmons Janitzsky and her husband, Nicolai, Rockford, IL, Nathan Young and his wife, Bonnie, St. Louis, MO, Jennifer Simmons, New Orleans, Erin Simmons Alexander and her husband, Hayden, Oxford, MS, Jimmy Simmons, Dallas, TX, Betsy Simmons, Hammond, John Scott Simmons, Jr., Hammond, and Jacob Simmons, Hammond, 1 great-grandchild, Dmitri Janitzky, Rockford, IL, 2 sisters-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Richardson, Franklinton and Nan Simmons, Franklinton. Preceded in death by her husband, Hyman Ottis Simmons, Jr., brother, Stephen Richardson, and sister, Anita Magee. Visiting at Kentwood United Methodist Church from 1 p.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Services conducted by Rev. Percy Mac Frazier. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be given to Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 929, Ruston, LA 71273-0929. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Saturday Afternoon

Chapman Update

Friends,
This is Deloy, Quincy and Ann’s son.  Most of you might know by now,
but Mom was concerned that many of you may not know the events that have
happened to our family the last month.  So I am sending this generic
email to everyone one her email list (easier to click “send to all” than
to try to figure out who not to send it to!!) .
Daddy and Mamma and my wife Krisa and my youngest daughter Emma and
Emma’s friend Chelsea were in a serious car accident on July 29.
Numerous injuries and many nights in intensive care followed for
everyone but Daddy and Krisa.  Krisa was released from the hospital 3
days later, as well as Chelsea.  Emma remained in ICU for about a week,
and was discharged.
Mom sustained a broken neck (three broken vertebra), broken
collarbone, broken clavicle, many broken ribs, a broken ankle.  She is
still in the hospital in rehab.  She has one of these big metal halo
braces from waist to forehead, which will stay on at least until the end
of November.  She is doing GREAT in reheab, and the doc says she will be
discharged on August 29.  Once home, she’ll require 24 hour care until
the halo is off.  We’re blessed that me, my two sisters, my wife, and
our children will be able to cover all of this care ourselves with help
from our church family.
Daddy seemed the least injured, walking around talking after the
accident.  Xrays revealed a fractured lumbar vertebra.  But the days
following the accident he became confused and disoriented.  One week
following the accident he went into cardiac arrest and was put on life
support.  Mom’s therapists were able to bring her to Dad to say goodbye,
and on August 8 we took him off of life support.  So he is now at his
true home.
Krisa, Emma, and Chelsea are recovering wonderfully, and are almost
back to being able to do all regular activities.
Mom won’t be checking this email anymore.  We’ve finally convinced
her to graduate to a real computer instead of this webtv stuff.
HOWEVER, because of her injuries, she won’t be able to use it for a
while still.
Until next Saturday you can reach her at Our Lady of the Lake
hospital in Baton Rouge, 225-765-6565, room 3274.  After that, you can
reach her here at her house, 225-667-7110.
If you’d like to write her, you can send me an email and I’ll print
it off and give it to her.  Use this email:  dchapman@amitechurch.org.
If for some reason you would like to talk to me, my cell phone is
225-892-8960.
Thanks for your prayers.  You know Mamma…she thrives on company, so
if you can ever drop by to see her, I know she’d appreciate it.

Deloy Chapman

Mrs. Evelyn S. Lea
(February 22, 1924 – August 21, 2009)


Mrs. Evelyn S.  Lea

Mrs. Evelyn S. Lea a loving wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother passed away at 2:06 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2009 at the North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 85, a native of Stoney Point and a resident of Amite. Mrs. Evelyn was the oldest living member of the Chesbrough Baptist Church.

She is survived by 4 sons, Ralph J. “Joe” Lea and wife Nicky, Denham Springs, Michael G. “Cokey” Lea, Baton Rouge, James F. “Jimmy” Lea and wife Cindy, Hammond, and David L. Lea, Jackson, MS; a sister, Bessie Knight, Pine; 10 grandchildren, Kelly E. Harris, Wendy P. Lea, JoAnn Lea, Nicole Lea, Amy J. Lea, Michael G. Lea, II, Chris Lea, Josh Lea, Ben Lea & Quinten Lea; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, August 24, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home Chapel with Bro. Dennis Walker officiating. Interment in the Hyde Cemetery.

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 & Bond Eye Clinic.

Saturday

“You also must help us by prayer,

so that many will give thanks on our behalf

for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.”

~2 Corinthians 1:11, ESV~

Ms. Ola King, a teacher at KHS, has been hospitalized for a week due to pneumonia.  Please pray for her to recover soon and return to her family and her school family.

Ms. Rose Williams, a former KHS teacher, is the primary caregiver for her husband who has suffered several health problems including a stroke.  Pray for them as they go through an especially tough time.

Now that school has started and football season is beginning please pray for faculty, staff, students and parents in a new school year.

Baptist Press

August 21, 2009

KENYA–Starvation continues to stalk millions of Maasai in Kenya. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31121

WASHINGTON–Obama could stop abortion confusion, Land says. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31122

WASHINGTON–Q&A: Abortion & the health care plan. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31123

LOUISIANA–Hispanic conference focuses on revival. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31124

TEXAS–Prof stays at church with ‘gay’ members. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31125

WASHINGTON–LIFE DIGEST: Scientists pursue artificial human brain. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31126

TENNESSEE–LifeWay seeks tenants for historic Frost Bldg. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31127

TEXAS–FIRST-PERSON (Anne Fortenberry): Ramadan -– a Christian’s perspective. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31128

NORTH CAROLINA–FIRST-PERSON (Timothy Rogers): Covenant or confession. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31129

Mrs. Evelyn Lea

(Died August 21, 2009)

Mrs. Evelyn Lea passsed away at 2:06 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2009 at the North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

An on-line Guestbook 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 & Bond Eye Clinic

KneEmail
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
Mike Benson, Editor

IN HIS LITTLE book Fully Human, Fully Alive, author John Powell relates an experience which happened to a friend while he was vacationing in the Bahamas…

The friend was sightseeing when he noticed a crowd gathered toward the end of a pier.  He walked down to investigate the commotion.  Powell says:

“…he discovered that the object of all the attention was a young man making the last-minute
preparations for a solo journey around the world in a homemade boat.  Without exception everyone on the pierwas pessimistic.  All were actively volunteering to tell the ambitious sailor all the things that could possibly go wrong.  “The sun will BROIL you!”  “You won’t have enough food.”  “That boat of yours won’t withstand the waves in a storm.”  “You’ll never make it.”

When my friend heard all these discouraging warnings to the adventurous young man, he felt an irresistible desire to offer some optimism and encouragement.  As the little craft began drifting away from the pier towards the horizon, my friend went to the end of the pier, waving both arms wildly like semaphores spelling confidence.  He kept shouting: “BON VOYAGE!  You’re really something!  We’re with you!  We’re proud of you!”

How much could be accomplished if there were more brave souls on the end of the pier smiling and affirming? (Charles Swindoll)

“But exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:13 ESV
Make a point of encouraging at least one person today.
Anna Lee

Friday Afternoon

I am sending an urgent prayer request for a very
dear lifelong friend,Sonny Milton. Sonny suffered a stroke and while being transported to the Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans experienced an allergic reaction to the shot which is given to stroke victims. At this time he is on life-support at Ochsners and Doctors have not been able to assess the effects of the stroke. Thanks so much for your prayers.

Bobby and Faye Raborn

David Lee Sibley
(September 25, 1979 – August 20, 2009)

David Lee  Sibley

David Lee Sibley, a firefighter, was born on September 25, 1979 passed away at 10:57 a.m., Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 29, a native of Hammond and a resident of Independence.

David is survived by his parents, Clayton” Booger” and Lynda Davis Sibley, Amite; 2 brothers, Darren Sibley, Amite and Daniel Sibley and fiancé, Amanda Wright both of Amite; grandparents, Huey and Doris Davis, Amite and Lorena Sibley, Pine Grove; numerous aunts, uncles and friends.

Preceded in death by grandfather, Jimmie R. Sibley and wife, Shelly Sibley.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at the Hillsdale Baptist Church from 1:00 p.m. until Religious Service at 3:00 p.m. with Bro. Mike Woodard and Bro. Darryl Miller officiating. Interment at Pine Grove Methodist Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Terry Sibley, Joey Sibley, Jason Sibley, Chauncey Sibley, Charlie Sibley, II & Timothy Sibley. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert King & Buddy Fitzhugh.

In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Children’s Hospital 3100 Samford Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103.

An on-line Guestbook 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 & Bond Eye Clinic.