Category: Death Notice(s)

Thursday Night

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers over the last few weeks. Mom (Judy Carruth) was laid to rest today surrounded by family and friends. In parting from the tread on this topic remember, “A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.” Again thank you from our family to yours.
Becky Carruth Lindsey

Mrs. Ona M. Schillings
(November 26, 1914 – October 30, 2008)
Mrs. Ona M. Schillings was born on November 26, 1914 and passed away at 7:50PM, Thursday, October 30, 2008 at the Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. Mrs. Ona was 93 and a resident of Kentwood.

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 next Cggins-Gentry Ford.

Thursday Evening

Mr. Bud Callihan is in North Oaks to have surgery on a carotid artery tomorrow. He’s in room 4012. He was still in the admission process when we saw him and did not know anything about time for his surgery.

Mr. James Lee Hutchinson is in ICU, but doing better that he was yesterday. Pray for him as he gets the care he needs to get better. Remember “Miss” Barbara too.

Debbie Miller is progressing nicely. She will see her doctor again next week. Continue to keep her in your prayers.

Frann S. Clark shared this:
Jason & his wife Cheryl are my prayer partners in Germany. (IMB) He mentions Janis on the blog. That is his mother. They recently moved to Albuquerque where his father is pastor.
I have had two or three e-mails from him yesterday & today.
Checking the blog is the best thing.
1st e-mail is below.

God Bless You
Frann

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 1:42 PM
Subject: Special P request

Hey All,

Please say a prayer for my sister Emily, she experienced a major medical
emergency following the birth of her 5th child this week. It is a little
unclear (and frustrating) from half-way around the world to figure out
exactly what is happening, but for now she appears stable. She is far from
safe though. Pry also for her husband and 5 children the oldest of which is
7.

http://emilypanter.blogspot.com/

Thanks,

Jason
You will want to read from the blog. Start at the bottom and read to the top.
http://emilypanter.blogspot.com/

David’s niece, Diana Newman Brown, passed away suddenly this afternoon. She was 55. Pray for her husband, Randy, daughter, Becky Stewart, granddaughter, Keely, parents, Harold and Bonnie Sue Newman, as well as other family members.

Faye Agnes Bass
(January 1, 1936 – October 30, 2008)
Died at 5:15AM on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at her residence near Independence, LA. Age 72 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday. Religious Services at Evans Funeral Home, Floala, AL at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Services conducted by Rev. Harvey Bass. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Floala, AL. Survived by 3 sons, Thomas E. Cutrer, Independence, Carman A. Cutrer, Independence, Thimothy D. Cutrer, Independence, 1 daughter, Susan E. Cutrer, Nashville, TN, 8 grandchildren, numeroual great-grandchildren, sister, Frances Trahan, Houma, brother, Casey Jones, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by husband, James Ivey Bass.

Christian Rebecca Gabriel
(February 9, 1987 – October 30, 2008)
Died at 12:03PM on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson, LA. She was a resident of Amite, LA. Age 21 years. She is the daughter of Parker C. “Chuck” and Becki Ricks Gabriel, Amite. Also survived by sister, Tina Louise Gabriel Doughty and her husband, Jason, brother, Parker C. “Charlie” Gabriel, III, paternal grandmother, Shirley Gabriel. Preceded in death by brother, Clay Milford Gabriel, maternal grandparents, Milford and Betty Ricks, and paternal grandfather, Parker Gabriel, Sr. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at the time. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I know this is a post with lots of prayer concerns. Please pray for each one. Thanks so much!
Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

Debbie Miller’s pacemaker procedure went well. She’s back in her room and is expected to be able to return home in the morning. Thank-you for your prayers for her. Continue to remember her.

Judith “Judy” Wilkes Carruth
(April 9, 1947 – October 28, 2008)

Mrs. Judith “Judy” Wilkes Carruth was born on April 9, 1947 and passed away at 11:30AM, Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 61, a native of Mt. Hermon and a resident of Greensburg. Mrs. Judy was the daughter of the late Sedgie Wilkes & Vera Breeland Wilkes.

She is survived by the husband of 43 years, Larry Carruth; 2 daughters, Becky Carruth Lindsey, and husband Tommy, Amite & Beth Carruth Russell, and husband Michael, Amite; 6 Grandchildren, Laurie Lindsey, Amite, Daniel Vining & finance, Elizabeth Delasalle, Greensburg, Scott Lindsey, Amite, Karibeth Lindsey, Amite, Madison Coxen, Amite & Shelbi Russell, Amite; 1 brother, Sam Wilkes, Mt. Hermon; a Sister, Margaret W. Miller and husband, Larry, Mt. Hermon.

Preceded in death by parents, Sedgie Wilkes & Vera Breeland Wilkes.

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, after 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 and at the Greensburg United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 30, 2008 from 9:00AM until Religious Services at the church at 2:00PM with Rev LaMarylis Cotten officiating.

Interment in the Greensburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family request donation be made to the St Jude Children’s Research Center, Memphis, TN.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

Helen Jenell Spinks
(November 10, 1935 – October 28, 2008)

Mrs. Jenell passed on to be with our Lord on October 28, 2008 at 8:17 a. m. She spent the last hours in her home, in Greensburg, Louisiana with her family and friends. She was preceded in her victory by her husband Robert Clay Spinks, her parents John T. Bush and Mary Alice Bush from Texas. She is survived by sister Maxine Denning in Alice, Texas, and her four children Lori Griffin and her husband John, in Bethlehem Pennsylvania, Clay Spinks and his wife Gwen in Slaughter, Louisiana, Kelly “G” Spinks and his wife Delynn, in Montpelier; Louisiana, Scott Spinks and his wife Kelly Spinks in Greensburg, Louisiana 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jenell was born in Potite, Texas on November 10, 1935. She was a member of Red Bluff Baptist Church. Mrs. Jenell retired from Curry’s Pharmacy and the St. Helena Library, both in Greensburg, Louisiana. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Thursday. Services conducted by Rev. Starrett Cleveland and Rev. Clay Spinks. Interment Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg, LA.

Thursday

“But as for me, my prayer is to You,

O Lord,in the acceptable time;

O God, in the multitude of Your mercy,

hear me in the truth of Your salvation.”

~Psalm 69:13~

 

Mrs. Della McDaniel and Mrs. Parmys Stegall have both fallen. “Miss” Parmys has had surgery and is in St. Tammany Hospital. “Miss” Della did not require surgery and is with Connie. Also, Mr. Bob Stegall is scheduled for eye surgery Monday. Please be in prayer for these special people.

Mrs. Blanch Wheat has been moved to a nursing home in Baton Rouge. Please pray for her as she makes this adjustment.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell has had another brief stay at the hospital. Please continue to pray for Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell as well as their family and medical teams.

Kathy McDaniel Dyer

Kathy has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will begin treatment soon. Please continue to keep Kathy and her family in your prayers.

Linda Williams

Please update about our revival at Greenlaw Baptist Church. Dr. Victor Walsh will lead us in our revival services, Sunday at 11:00 AM, no Sunday night services. We will have dinner on the ground after the Sunday morning services. Then services again Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday night at 7:00 P.M.
Thank you,
Mary Ann Cutrer

On Mission in Kentwood will begin at 8:00 A.M. Saturday morning at FBC, Kentwood. Come out and join us as we “give back”. You’ll be blessed.

Operation Chirstmas Child is underway at FBC, Kentwood. This is coordinated by Samaritan’s Purse (Franklin Graham). You may contact the church office for information on how to prepare your box. Filled shoeboxes are to be brought to the church by November 16. What an opportunity to mininster to children around the world!

AWANA will have a Bible Character and trunk-or-treat night Sunday. For more information call the church office.

The Georgia Barnett State Missions Offering goal of $7,500.00 stands at about 65%. It’s time to push it past the goal!

Marie Louise Babin Ardillo
Mrs. Marie Louise Babin Ardillo was born on June 24, 1917, and passed away at 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at the D’Ville House Nursing Home, Donaldsonville. She was 91, a native of Morganza, a resident Donaldsonville and a former resident of Amite. She was the daughter of the late Marcel and Florence LeBlanc Babin. Mrs. Marie is survived by a niece, Patsy Babin O’Neal and her children, Scott Jarreau and Monique Renee Jerald, and husband Kendall, and their children, Jordan Guarisco, Patrick, Kellie and Kevin Jerald; another niece, JoAnn Cavaretta Booty and husband, Lindsey; and cousins, Doris LeBlanc Landry, Bernie LeBlanc and Thomas LeBlanc. Also preceded in death by her husband, Gandolfo N. Ardillo; brother, Arthur Babin; and sister, Ora Babin LeBlanc. Her body was donated to science at her request.

Martha Ann “Maw Maw Ann” Swinney
(February 11, 1931 – October 22, 2008)

Martha Ann “Maw Maw Ann” Swinney, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many people was born February 11, 1931 and passed away at 1:37AM, Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at the Lakeview Regional Center, Covington. She was 77, a native of Bonham, TX and a resident of Amite for 30+ years. Maw Maw Ann was the daughter of the late Irvin and Daisy Taylor Smith.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Elaine Liuzza, Amite & Kriss Ryals and husband, Terry, Amite; 5 grandchildren, Christopher Liuzza and wife, Connie Rene’, David Liuzza and wife, Stacy, Mellissa Liuzza, Cathy McCallister and husband, Roland, Stacy Herron and husband Randy; 8 great-grandchildren, Lindsey Bennett, Steven Liuzza, Carolyn McCallister, Connor Herron, Keira Herron, Jake McCallister, Cristian Hernandez & Brecca Liuzza; and lifelong friends, Nada Butler & Linda Husser.

Also preceded in death by her husband, F T Swinney.

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, October 24, 2008 from 9:00AM until Religious Services at the Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00AM with Deacon Mike Agnello officiating. Interment in the Amite Memorial Gardens.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

 

 

Chinese Pastor’s Son Regains Consciousness
By Staff of Baptist Press


BEIJING (BP)–The oldest son of a prominent Chinese house church leader has regained consciousness and has spoken about his severe beating at the hands of government officials, saying he wanted to die if his story would cause people to grasp how shameless the persecution of Christians in China has become.

Zhang Jian, the son of “Pastor Bike” Zhang Mingxuan, chairman of the Federation House Church movement, was beaten by officers of China’s Public Security Bureau Oct. 16. The next day, he was able to speak with staff from China Aid Association, a human rights organization based in the United States.

China Aid reported that Zhang Jian’s right eye is severely wounded and doctors are unsure whether he will regain sight. His nose bone and eye bone are broken, and doctors have recommended further CAT scans and surgery. Despite his serious condition, the pastor’s son left the hospital because PSB officials were watching him there and he feared for his safety, China Aid said.

“I could not believe human beings could be so evil,” Zhang Jian told China Aid by phone. “Where is law, where is justice? I was crying out to the Lord. I felt I was dying and told the Lord, ‘Lord, please take my life as a martyr.

“‘Maybe this is the only way to awaken the conscience of the world and for the Chinese to open their eyes to see clearly that this is the religious freedom in China,'” Zhang Jian added. “‘I would like to die if my life could be used as a wakeup call and could help Chinese brothers and sisters further more freedom to worship the Lord freely — to demonstrate the darkness here in China.'”

Zhang Jian explained that his mother called him around noon the day of the beating and asked him to come to her apartment because plainclothes officers “along with hired thugs” had broken in and were throwing her belongings onto the street.

“When I got there, I saw my mom lying on the ground, being knocked down by these thugs who were led by a man who claimed to be the cousin of the property owner with whom my parents had signed two-year rental contract less than a month ago,” Zhang Jian told China Aid. “My younger brother Zhang Chuang was badly beaten up already with his mouth swollen bleeding.

“I asked, ‘How can you guys throw other people’s private items on the street?’ I tried to use my body to protect my mom from being hurt by them. Then this group of 15 officers and thugs immediately surrounded me and started beating my head and body with iron bars and said, ‘You are the one. We need to teach you a lesson as troublemaker.’

“I was very angry and upset in the beginning,” Zhang Jian said. “How could this happen in the daytime? My parents do not deserve to be treated like this just simply being preachers of the Gospel. My blood ran over from upstairs to the downstairs until I lost consciousness.”

Zhang Mingxuan, the pastor, was traveling in Yunnan province at the time and was unable to be contacted. Once Zhang Jian lost consciousness, his younger brother called 110, the Chinese equivalent to 911, but police did not arrive for more than an hour, Zhang Chuang told China Aid. Chinese law requires the police to arrive within 10 minutes of a call, and the PSB office is in close proximity to the Zhang residence.

“Ironically, seeing the police arrive, one of the guys who beat up my brother pretended to fall down, claiming he was beaten up by my brother Zhang Jian,” Zhang Chuang said. “Then the police even called in the ambulance to help that guy who was not hurt or wounded at all. But the ambulance refused to come to rescue my brother whose clothes were soaked with his blood all over after our repeated plea to 110. How could he or how dare he fight back when surrounded by 15 strong guys with iron bars? It’s very evil and is a joke to claim he could beat others at that time.”

Zhang Jian told China Aid that the doctors wanted him to have surgery to correct some of his wounds, but his family did not have the appropriate funds.

“I want to see some justice to be done and I want my father to be back home,” he said. “Where can we find a place to stay? No one in Beijing is able to host us. Pray for us, especially for my mom. She is exhausted.”

Chinese officials also have attempted to shut down the house church where Zhang Mingxuan preaches. On Oct. 10, police sealed the door of the church and blocked it with two truckloads of garbage. Officials were not letting anyone enter the church and had cut off electricity, even though the government just weeks earlier had given the church permission to meet, China Aid said.

“The physical assault on Zhang Jian is the most serious of the recent attacks on Zhang Jian and his family. During the past 22 years, Zhang Jian’s father, Pastor Bike, has been arrested 26 times, beaten and evicted from his home numerous times because of his faith,” the human rights group said. “Despite the persecution, this family continues to boldly preach and help the house church Christians.”

China Aid is assisting Zhang Jian and his family with medical expenses, legal help and other needs, the association said, and concerned citizens are urged to contact the Chinese Embassy by writing to 2201 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007 or by calling 202-338-6688.

Compiled by Baptist Press staff writer Erin Roach.

Be thoughtful and prayerful of these needs this Thursday.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

When will you ever learn

that “believing” is useless

without doing what God wants you to?

Faith that does not result in good deeds

is not real faith.

James 2:20 (LB)

Debbie Miller’s doctor is treating her recent heart problem with medication. Pray for this to effective so Debbie can return to her normal life.

From Dianne Williams: Polly Bridges’ Mom

Polly called last night. Her mom has been moved from rehab back to North Oaks. She has an infection. They have been working with her with breathing problems in addition to other health concerns before this. Polly and her family need our prayers.

 

Thelma Jean Dees Watson
(August 30, 1922 – October 21, 2008)

Died at 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Gulf States LTAC of Hammond. She was a native of Springfield, MA and a resident of Amite. Age 86 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Thursday. Services conducted by Elder Marshall Wallace. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. She is survived by her son, Shot Watson and his wife, Viola, Arcola, grandson, Aubrey “Catt” Watson, Arcola, 2 step-grandchildren, Kimberly and James Hatfield, Arcola, brother, Earl Dees and his wife, Marilyn, Fluker, sister, Dell Frickey and her husband, Joe, Des Allemands, and her caregiver for the past 3 years, Sherry Wallace, Arcola. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walt D. “Hamp” Watson, granddaughter, Belinda Lee Watson, brother, Lee Dees, and parents, Lloyd Jerome Dees and Thelma Kemp Dees.

Shirley Brown Winborn
(January 16, 1935 – October 21, 2008)

Died at 10:52 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was a native and a resident of Amite. Age 73 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and at Wilmer Baptist Church on Thursday from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Services conducted by Rev. Jason Skipper, Rev. Jerry Blackwell and Rev. Glyn Irwin. Interment Wilmer Cemetery, Wilmer, LA. She is survived by her husband, Troy Lane Winborn, Amite; 3 daughters, Becky Winborn Mayeux, Tickfaw, Mary Ann Winborn Cutrer, Amite and Jenny Sue Winborn Weedman, Independence; 1 son, Alan Lane Winborn, Amite; 1 sister, Mary Belle Brown Little, Roseland; 1 brother, Abner Thomas Brown, Jr., Kentwood; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine “Kitty” Elouise Winborn Scott; father, Abner Thomas Brown, Sr.; mother, Esther Mae Golmon Brown; 2 brothers, Doyle Brown and Roger Donald Brown, Sr.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

“Here am I; send me” (Isaiah 6:8b, KJV).

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the International Prayer Strategy Office, asking you to pray for those seeking missionary appointment.

I could hear footsteps in the distance and someone explaining the Prayer Room down the hall. I laughed when they said, “This room is open to you any time-just turn off your cell phone and go in to pray.” While traveling recently, I couldn’t help but notice how cell phones have taken over airports; but I was thankful this person reminded their group to leave the “busyness” behind and step into the quiet of the Prayer Room for time with the Lord.

The small group began to move and I realized these were new missionary candidates. As they got to our Prayer Office, several faces peeked in the door and smiled; but they quickly continued, not wanting to lose that particularly essential person guiding them through this large, intricate office building.

The candidates are here for a few days of interviews and exploring their call to missions. During this week, they will meet with regional representatives who can share more about their potential place of service and the work they would do, with medical personnel who will poke and prod to make sure everyone is healthy enough to serve in distant lands, and with staff members who will assist them think this decision through and affirm God’s call on their lives.

Candidate Conference is a fun experience with new friends and future colleagues but is also a sober time to examine your heart and listen intently to the Lord. The candidates have stepped away from their familiar surroundings and support groups to offer themselves for overseas service.

* Please pray for missionary candidates as they seek the Lord’s will for their future service.

* Intercede for staff members who will counsel them throughout this week.

* Thank the Lord for calling out laborers and for those whose lives will be transformed when these new missionaries go to the field, boldly sharing God’s love.

WEDNESDAY WINDOW ON THE WORLD

October 22, 2008

RURAL HAITIANS OF HAITI (HAY-shuns). Missionaries Sam and Delores York write: “Several times we have asked for prayer for the faithfulness of the Haitian story leaders in the Central Plateau during our absence on stateside assignment. We met with the leaders in July and tell you with great joy that they have remained faithful! On a Monday, we were cleaning house and were amazed to see 15 story leaders walking up the road for their regular Monday afternoon meeting. They had been regularly meeting for Bible study and to encourage each other every Monday during our absence. As they read from their roll book, where they kept account of who was in attendance and how many participants each had in his Bible study or church that week in each location, tears of joy ran down our cheeks to know of their faithfulness. We praise God that they have remained steadfast, and we praise God that you have been faithful to pray for these lay leaders. We couldn’t have been happier to hear how they are supportive of the new work we are beginning in the Dominican Republic with Haitians! Pray that these young leaders will not be gullible and be taken over by ‘wolves.’ Pray for spiritual discernment.”

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF ROME, ITALY. Please pray for M, as he has been open and is seeking truth. He has had some conversations with different members of the University/Young Professionals Team about who God is and what it means to be a Christian. He has studied many different religions, and still hasn’t found what he wants to believe in. Pray that God will open his eyes to Himself. http://www.intercambioitaly.org/

BIHARI MUSLIMS OF BANGLADESH (bee-HAR-ree). A choir of four beggars can be heard on Friday mornings in an affluent neighborhood in Dhaka. Chanting religious songs, the men move through the streets on their heavily bandaged hands or all fours. Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is still a major public health problem in areas of Bangladesh. In 2005, The Leprosy Mission (TLM) workers found 4,898 new cases of leprosy in the country. Urban slums, including the Bihari camps in Dhaka, are pockets of resistance in the fight to eradicate leprosy. Though far less infectious than earlier assumed, leprosy remains highly stigmatized and most often leads to ostracism, divorce, loss of jobs, or a ban from attending school. Please pray for TLM teams and government hospitals to detect and treat leprosy early before disability occurs. Pray for leprosy patients and their families in Bihari camps. Pray that they will know God’s touch and have an opportunity to receive His love. BihariBride@pobox.com; http://www.biharimuslims.com/

Begin to make plans to participate in On Mission in Kentwood Saturday. Please contact me or the church if you have any questions, want to volunteer, or know of a project that is needed.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

You need to persevere

so that when you have done the will of God,

you will receive what he has promised.

For in just a very little while,

“He who is coming will come

and will not delay.”

Hebrews 10:36-37 (NIV)

 

 

 

Things to pray for today:

  • Those who need Jesus
  • Homebound
  • Residents of nursing homes
  • Those in hospitals or undergoing tests
  • Those who are suffering in any way
  • Prisoners
  • Missionaries – both long term and short term
  • Church staffs and volunteers
  • Teachers
  • Students
  • Our political and military leaders
  • Men and women of the armed forces
  • The election process
  • Political candidates
  • Individual voters



You can add specific names in these categories or pray for the groups as a whole.

Baptist Press

October 20, 2008

GEORGIA–SBC president urges prayer for awakening. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29159

TEXAS–Ed Young Jr.: Scripture is best voter guide. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29160

TENNESSEE–SBC leaders add praises, boost call for emails to honor Graham’s 90th. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29161

TENNESSEE–‘Fireproof’ passes $20M at box office. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29162

TENNESSEE–Urban Bible study aims for relevancy. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29163

NORTH CAROLINA–Southeastern enhances A.Div. program. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29164

TEXAS–FIRST-PERSON (Tamara Quintana): Winterize your walk. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29165

Ralph Owen “Man” Anthony
(February 16, 1965 – October 18, 2008)

Ralph Owen “Man” Anthony, was born on February 16, 1965 and passed away at 7:30AM, Saturday, October 18, 2008 at his residence. He was 43 a native of Independence and a resident of Greensburg. He was the son of Barbara Baham Anthony of Amite and the late M C “Bull” Anthony.

Ralph is survived by his mother, Barbara Baham Anthony, Amite; 3 brothers, Wilford Anthony and wife, Flo, Greensburg, Calvin Anthony and wife, Joyce, Loranger, & Tommy Anthony, Baptist; a sister, Lisa Anthony Treadway and husband, Matthew, Holden; devoted friends, John & Christine Brumfield & family; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & extended family.

Also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Donnie, David, & Pete Anthony; 2 sisters, Ophelia Elaine Baham & Rose Marie “Lady Bug” Anthony; a nephew, Thomas Troy “Tom Tom” Baham

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM at the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Carroll officiating. Interment in the Briar Path Cemetery, Loranger.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy. 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

The Sunday school lesson Sunday was from I Samuel and centered on the friendship between Jonathan and David. It was a good reminder to us of the importance of Christian friendships. It also reminded us to stay faithful to our friends and be an encourager to them. Friendships are certainly worth the time and effort you put into them. I’m very thankful for my many friends. Each one is special to me. What about you?

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Anna Lee

Monday

“God shall bless us,

and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.”

~Psalm 67:7~

Thank God for the beautiful weather we have been having. Thank him for life today – another opportunity to live for Him!

Today is the day Holly Kliesch has been waiting for. Pray for her as she leaves home to begin this new journey. Pray for her family as they entrust her to her journey and the One who leads her and will provide for her. She’ll be back in eight weeks for the holidays before her big departure.

A number of people in our area have had surgeries or are waiting for results of medical tests. Your prayers for them will be greatly appreciated.

Lisa Davis, Susan Rimes’ sister in Arkansas, and several people in our area continue to need our prayers as they battle cancer.

Reminder: Pray for our country at 8 P.M. each night.

40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS (40/40) NEW MISSIONARY ORIENTATION. Thank you for praying for the “40 Days and 40 Nights” new missionary field orientation that will begin on Oct. 22. Missionaries need preparation, training and mentoring, and in the Central, Eastern and Southern Africa region, the best ones to teach them about Africa initially are Africans in an African setting by experiencing Africa. Believing that this training enables new missionaries to productively engage their people group more quickly and with a foundation of varied experiences, 36 missionaries and their children will come to Zambia and remain there until Nov. 21. Begin now praying for those making preparations and for those who will soon land in Africa and head to Zambia. Ask God to provide and protect each and every person. Pray for a spirit of excitement and a desire to learn. http://cesa.imb.org/

SOUTHERN SUDAN. Attending a church service in Southern Sudan under a tree would differ considerably to what many of us experience in a church service. Among the many other differences, the language would be a series of foreign sounds coming out in an unusual-sounding rhythm. It would seem catchy, fun and quite enjoyable to clap and sway with the music–but not understandable. The people of Southern Sudan have a lack of understanding of Christianity like this. They have been told that they are Christians because they are not Muslim. Most go through some of the motions of church and religious customs, but they have little true understanding of what the gospel is really about. Pray that the missionaries who are in place, along with the two couples who are in the process of making it to Southern Sudan, will be used to bring meaning to the people’s religious rituals and that many will come to a saving knowledge of Christ. http://sudansouth.org/

50 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR CUBA. Cuban Baptists want to be ready to take advantage of every opportunity to accomplish the goal of reaching 1 million of their own people by the year 2010. They ask us to pray earnestly for the Lord to lead them to encounter 100,000 “homes of peace,” where churches can be planted. The goal will be approximately 590 homes in each province in the country. May we be found faithful as we stand in the gap, praying with them to see God perform His will for the glory of His name. “And I sought for a man among them that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land…” (Ezekiel 22:30, KJV).

LAST FRONTIER. Some areas where a Last Frontier people group live do not allow them the freedom to follow and worship their Savior, Jesus Christ, even in a private way. Pray for those who are jailed and for their families while they are separated. Pray also for wisdom for government officials to see the assurance of hope in the believers’ lives so they will desire it for themselves also and will, therefore, show mercy to those who are suffering for their strong faith. These officials are trying diligently to do their job by carrying out the laws and customs of the land, because they do not yet have a personal belief or faith in their Creator. Pray like Jesus did on the cross, “Father, forgive them because they do not know what they are doing.” Then pray that they also will hear, understand and accept the truth of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit for eternal life in heaven.

Ida “Lovis” Perryman Alford
(September 25, 1921 – October 18, 2008)

Died at 5:33 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was a native of Gillsburg, MS and a resident of Greensburg, LA. Age 87 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Greensburg and a retired nurses’ aid from Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October, 20, 2008. Services conducted by Rev. Charles Kirkfield and assisted by Matthew Belser. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. She is survived by 2 daughters, Daisy Wascom and husband, Jule, and Janis Lassiter and husband, Mike, all of Greensburg; 6 grandchildren, Jeff Rohner, Glenda Wascom, Jana Causey, Vicki Rohner, Wayne Ard and Eddie Hayes; 6 great- grandchildren, Colby, Chelsea and Carson Causey, Ryan and Rusty Wascom and Kayla Sagely. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Pernese Perryman; sister, Juanita Lee; 4 brothers, Carl, Clifton, Woodrow and Rodman Perryman.

Thanks for praying today. Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Likewise the Spirit

also helps in our weaknesses.

For we do not know

what we should pray for as we ought,

but the Spirit Himself makes intercession

for us with groanings

which cannot be uttered.”

~Romans 8:26~

Pray for Holly Kliesch as she travels to Richmond tomorrow for eight weeks of training before going to West Africa to be a teacher for MK’s.

Answered Prayers!!!

Mr. Phillip Harrell and Debbie Miller were both hospitalized last Sunday, but are home and planning to attend church services today.

Susan Marie Roussell McLin
(February 12, 1965 – October 18, 2008)

Susan Marie Roussell McLin was born on February 12, 1965 and passed away at 8:10PM, Saturday, October 18, 2008 at her residence. She was 43, a native of Chalmette and a resident of Tickfaw. She is the dauaghter of Gloria Hardy Roussell of Tickfaw and the late Sidney Joseph Roussell, Sr.

Susan is survived by her husband of 20 years, Charles E. McLin, Jr., Tickfaw; a son, Charles E. “Chas” McLin, III, Tickfaw; her mother, Gloria Hardy Roussell, Tickfaw; 2 borthers, Sidney Joseph Roussell, Jr. Pensacola, FL & Richard Eugene Roussell, Slidell; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Charles E, & Donna M. McLin, Sr., Ponchatoula.

Also preceded in death by a sister, Bettie Ann Roussell Keys Boisdore.

Visitation wil be held on Tuesday, October 21, 20008 at the Arcola Bapatist Church, Arcola, from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 3:00PM at the Church with Rev. Bob Simpson officiating. Interment in the Arcola Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

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

James L. Akins
(February 16, 1940 – October 17, 2008)

James L. Akins, a master craftsman, was born on February 16, 1940 and passed away at 12:30AM, Friday, October 17, 2008 at Cannon Hospice, Elmwood Campus in New Orleans. Mr. James was 68, a native of Winnsboro, SC and a resident of Greensburg for 14 years. He was the son of the late Jimmie & Lillie Woods Akins.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Helen N. Akins, Greensburg; a loving daughter, Shelia Prescott, McComb, MS; a loving son, Wayne Akins, Greensburg; a daughter, Capri Lewis, Ridgeway, SC; 4 sisters, Colleen Carter, Jesup, GA, Cassie Lee Rumore, Tampa, FL, Mary Akins, Winnsboro, SC & Laura Mae LeGrand, Winnsboro, SC; a brother, Marshall Akins, Hopewell, VA; 7 Grandchildren, Mark Prescott, Jr., Kristen Akins, Johnathan Fergerson, Crystal Veld, Crystal Akins, Frannie Akins, & Cameron Akins; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Leonise Leonard, Marrero, LA; an aunt, Mrs. Doreas Floyd, Winnsboro, SC; numerous nieces, nephews & friends; and his beloved dog, Rex Ochoa Akins.

He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Randy James Akins & Frankie Ladd Akins; and a grandson, Frankie “Dude” Akins.

Pallbearers will be Theodore Pace, Red Skelton, Bubbie St. Alexander, Harris Naquin, Sr., Harris Naquin, Jr. & Jim Tingle. Honorary Pallbearers are Wayne Akins, Mark Prescott, Jr., Johnathan Fergerson, Leslie “Henry” Day & Alvin Naquin, Sr.

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday October 21, 2008 from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 2:00PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Taylor officiating. Interment in the Greensburg Cemetery.

The family would like to thank everyone who touched James’ life. Also our gratitude to the Denham family for their heartfelt generosity, Thank You.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the James L. Akins Memorial Fund %McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, 60100 Westway Drive, Amite, La. 70422.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

Emerson C. Newman
(February 2, 1930 – October 17, 2008)

U.S. Veteran Mr. Emerson C. Newman was born February 2, 1930 and passed away at 4:05PM, Friday, October 17, 2008 at the G. V (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was 78, a native of St. Francisville and a resident of Greensburg. Mr. Emerson was the son of the late Jesse Bernard, Sr. & Mary Calvit Newman. He also was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by 3 daughters; Suzanne Newman Travis and husband, Bobby, Kentwood, Donna Jean Newman Black, Hammond, & Mala Fran Newman Schott and husband, John, Tickfaw; a son, Eric Newman, Baton Rouge; 10 Grandchildren, Ross, Craig, Carson, & Michelle Travis, Tyler & Chelsea Black, Rachel & Ashley Newman, Elizabeth & Joseph Schott.

Also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Fortenberry Newman; 2 brothers, Jesse B. Newman, Jr. & a infant Newman Boy; a sister, Bernadine Bradford.

Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM and on Monday, October 20,2008 from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 2:00PM at the Wesley’s Chapel Methodist Church, Darlington, with Rev. LaMarylis Cotten officiating. Interment in the Wesley’s Chapel Church Cemetery.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

FBC, Kentwood Information

WMU meets at 4 P.M. today.

On Mission in Kentwood

  • Saturday, October 25
  • 8:00 A.M.
  • Ministry projects in Kentwood

Deacon Hospital Visitation

  • Tom Tolar
  • Raymond Cutrer

Nursery Workers Today

  • Gretchen Simpson
  • Jill Brister
  • Sharon Martin

Nursing Home Visitation – Tuesday @ 10 A.M.

Sr. Adult Eat-Out @ Charlies in Springfield

  • Bus leaves church @ 10:30 A.M.
  • Sign-up sheet

Revival DVD’s

  • All 5 services
  • $2.00
  • Call the church office to place your order.

Georgia Barnette State Offering

  • Received so far – $4279.00

Operation Christmas Child

  • Project of Samaritan’s Purse
  • Christmas Gifts for needy children worldwide
  • Deadline – November 16

Bible Character & Trunk or Treat

  • October 26
  • Call church office to include your vehicle.

Happy Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

SEARCHING FOR GOD

No doubt, you have received a sweepstakes notice at some time from American Family Publishers. You know how it works. You look over their magazine bargains — and the chance to buy a few for your office or waiting room. In return, they give you the opportunity to win large amounts of money.

In 1997, their mailing list included the Bushnell Assembly of God in Bushnell, Florida. The computer somehow twisted the name of the church and a sweepstakes notice addressed to “God of Bushnell” was sent to the church address.

The letter read, “Dear God, We’re searching for you. You’ve been positively identified as our $11,000,000 mystery millionaire!”

The letter went on to say, “What an incredible fortune there would be for God! Imagine the looks you’d get from neighbors. But don’t just sit there, God, come forward now and claim your prize!”

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they truly were searching for God? If they sensed what Pascal called a “God-shaped void” in their lives and realized their need to come to know God and to understand what God could do for them? If they understood that the “prize” God offers is so much greater than the prize they were offering?

The good news is that God is not hiding and that those who truly are searching for him can find him.

“From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.'” (Acts 17:26-28a, NIV)

It is humorous that someone would be searching for God in order to give him 11 million dollars. He owns the “cattle on a thousand hills” (Psa. 50:10) and needs nothing. But he has blessings beyond measure for those who would seek him out. May you be counted among those who “reach out for him and find him.”

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Saturday Afternoon

Emerson C. Newman
(February 2, 1919 – October 17, 2008)

 

U.S. Veteran Mr. Emerson C. Newman was born February 2, 1919 and passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was 89, a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Greensburg.

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 & Hwy16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.