Category: Death Notice(s)

Sunday

 

“Lord, You have heard the

desire of the humble;

You will prepare their heart;

You will cause Your ear to hear.”

~Psalm 10:17~

Coach David Currier said his granddaughter, Allie Daigle, is walking all over the place on the foot with a cast. Continue to pray for Allie as she heals.

Hurricane Ike brought strong breezes and light rain to several of the special friends that I keep in contact with through email. We are all thankful for little or no damage, but mainly for the safety provided us throughout the hours of strong breezes and light rains.

Dr. Art’s prediction for Velta Morris today: Feeling much better! (This update came through Sonny Yarbrough.)

Mrs. June Russell has completed rehabilitation in Hammond and is now in Baton Rouge to receive additional rehabilitation. Pray for her return to independence at her home.

Elsie Vera Zachary McGee Jacobsen
(April 4, 1919 – September 12, 2008)

Services for Elsie Vera Zachary McGee Jacobsen, 89 who died on the 12th of September 2008 at the Crown Health & Rehab in Natchez, MS., will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, La. Visitation will be on Tuesday September 16, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a service in the Chapel and burial at Kedron Cemetery in Amite, LA. Mrs. Jacobsen was the daughter of Dudley and LouElla Robertson Zachary of Amite, LA. She was retired from LSU Dental School and a former resident of Metairie, LA and Mandeville, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Walter (Mac) McGee and Henry Jacobsen and one brother Erwin Zachary. She was a long time member of Metairie Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Mandeville, LA. Survivors include her daughter Luann Hines and her husband, Roger, a sister, Loura Stevens, a brother, Lester Zachary, four grandchildren and 5 grandchildren with a sixth great granddaughter due in February, and many nieces and nephews. Her life will be celebrated as she was truly blessed as well as a blessing to us.

G. E. “Mike” Michael
(January 28, 1930 – September 13, 2008)

U.S. Veteran Mr. G. E. “Mike” Michael was born January 28, 1930 and passed away at 5:55AM, Saturday, September 13, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Mr. Mike was 78, a native of Greensburg, PA and a resident of Amite. He was retired from the United States Air Force & Tangipahoa Parish School System. He is the son of the late Darrell & Helen Snyder Michael. Mr. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Dykes Michael.

He is survived by 2 daughters, Lauri Michael Girgenti and husband Nic, Amite, & Lisa Michael Kimball and husband, Mike, Ponchatoula; 2 sons, Darrell H. Michael and wife, Denise, Amite, & Matthew Eugene Michael, Lafayette; Grandchildren, Blythe G. Tabony, Sarah Girgenti, Jason Kimball, Adrienne Kimball, Kerri Anne Michael, Lacey Chunn, Nicholas Michael & Alex Michael; Great-Grandson, Dylan Chunn; Special family, Tonya Kent & Michelle Bordelon Michael.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Michael & a grandson, Michael Anthony Girgenti.

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, September 15, 2008 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM and on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 after 8:00AM until Religious Services at 10:00AM at the First United Methodist Church, Amite, with the Rev. Brady Whitton officiating. Interment at the Kedron Cemetery with full military honors.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W behind Coggins-Gentry Ford.



 

 

PRAYER FOR OUR ENEMIES

Last week, my wife and I were “window shopping” in a store with a Celtic theme. The Irish are know for their Irish Blessings (“May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back…”, for example). However, I saw a decorated banner with a most unusual old Gaelic “blessing”:

May those who love us, love us,
And those who don’t love us,
May God turn their hearts,
And if he doesn’t turn their hearts,
May he turn their ankles
So we’ll know them by their limping.

As I pointed out in a TFTD message a couple of weeks ago, we all struggle with our attitude toward our enemies. We know what Jesus said:

“Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” (Matt. 5:44). (and I don’t think the prayer above was what Jesus had in mind!)

But, there are, throughout scripture, a number of examples of righteous men calling God to act against their enemies. The Psalms are filled with such pleas. And even in the New Testament,

“…The souls of those who had been slain for the word of God…..cried with a loud voice, saying, ‘How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?’ ” (Rev. 6:9-10)

When we see great evil being carried out, I think there should be a part of us that cries out for justice. We want to see God avenge those who defiantly oppose Him (and we know that He will).

But, as difficult as it may be at times, we also pray that God will help us to respond personally to those who are our “enemies” in such a way that they may eventually be led to be our friends and, more importantly, friends of God.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

We have a responsibility toward our enemies: Lead them to God!

Anna Lee

Saturday

 

 

“I have called upon You,

for You will hear me, O God;

incline Your ear to me,

and hear my speech.”

~Psalm 17:6~

 

 

Hurricane Ike is hitting Houston now. Please continue to pray for all the people in the path of Ike.

Pray for members of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Disaster Teams, Southern Baptist Rapid Response Teams, and others as they respond to the needs following Ike.


From Melinda Russell (Stateside assignment in Texas):

Roger and I arrived home this evening from our 13 days of traveling (taking Kyle to Union then on to visit with friends and attending a missionary appointment service in GA). We had a great time and I will share more in the October prayer letter.

I wanted to share with you two prayer requests. Yesterday Karla Geddes (Team Romania in Galati) mother went home to be with the Lord. She had been fighting cancer for ten years. Karla has been in Missouri with her mother for the past three weeks. Karla will be flying home on the 13th immediately after the service. Praise the Lord, Karla and her Mother had some very special times together these past few weeks. Pray for Karla as she makes the flight back home alone, and pray for Troy and the children in RO without her.

Pray also for the Banks family. Today/Friday afternoon (Bucharest time) Wes’ parents arrived for a two week visit from Jonesboro GA. This was Mr. Banks first visit to RO. They had left the airport and were traveling into Bucharest when they were hit head on by a car that crossed the double lines. The only one hurt was Mr. Banks. He broke his leg (compound fracture). He had broken this same leg a few years ago. He is currently in the emergency hospital. He will need surgery. They are hoping it can be done on Monday. Wes is staying with him in the hospital tonight (Friday). Pray for Charlie that he can rest well, for healing of his leg, and for a great surgeon to do the surgery. Pray for the rest of the family. As you can imagine they are shaken up. Also today the 12th is Tamara’s birthday and Coulter will be 5 on the 14th. Pray for them all to feel God’s love as he holds them in his arms.

Thank you for praying!

Love,

Melinda

Yesterday was two years since David’s heart valve replacement and by-pass surgery. We thank God for the great success for that surgery and the two great years he has had since surgery.

You may find several of these articles interesting. Note the new missionaries commissioned in Georgia – where Melinda Russell said she had been.

Baptist Press

September 12, 2008

SOUTH KOREA–9/11 remembered by soldiers in Korea. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28893

WASHINGTON–Chaplains’ freedom to pray is congressman’s concern, not retreat. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28894

TEXAS–Baptists gear up for post-Ike challenge. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28909

TENNESSEE–IN THEIR OWN WORDS: John McCain and Barack Obama on abortion. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28895

NORTH DAKOTA–N.D. woman spends $6,500 to bring ‘Fireproof’ to her town. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28896

MISSISSIPPI–Gulf Coast churches celebrate new facilities. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28897

LOUISIANA–Baptist volunteers busy in Baton Rouge. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28908

FINLAND–EKG transcends culture, Baltic missionaries told. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28898

GEORGIA–83 new international missionaries appointed. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28899

WASHINGTON–ERLC urges U.S. action on Orissa violence. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28900

TENNESSEE–INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: Saudi official kills daughter for conversion. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28901

KENTUCKY–FIRST-PERSON (R. Albert Mohler Jr.): Leading their flock off a cliff. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28902

Leon “Pete” Broussard, Jr.
(November 5, 1927 – September 12, 2008)

Mr. Leon “Pete” Broussard, Jr. was born November 5, 1927 and passed away at 12:50AM, September 12, 2008 at his residence. He is the son of the late Leon B. & Mathilda Broussard. He was 80, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Kentwood.

Mr. Pete is survived by his wife, Beverly Morgan Broussard, Kentwood; a daughter, Donna Blevins, Jackson; 3 step-daughters, Barbara Lee Bourgeois, Atlanta, GA, Constance “Connie” Copperfield, Tampa, FL, & Amanda Juneau, Greensburg; 3 step-sons, John Wayne Smith, Mt. Hermon, Glenn Hedrick, France, & Gary Hedrick, France; Also preceded in death by a daughter, Geraldine Lege’, a sister & 2 brothers.

A memorial mass will be Saturday, September 27, 2008 at St. Jude Catholic Church, Greensburg, at 3:00PM with Fr. Joe Camilleri, officiating.

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

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

Tuesday

“Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice!

Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.”

~Psalm 27:7~

MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. Ben and Kumiko Collins, International Service Corps workers in Japan, need your prayers for their new daughter. She was born prematurely on Sept. 4, 2008, about six weeks from her due date. At birth, there was no movement, so she was given medication to help her brain rest for a few days. As of Sept. 8, she has been taken off this medication but still is not showing signs of movement. She is receiving breast milk through a feeding tube and digesting that well. The next step will be to see if she exhibits any other normal bodily functions. Please pray for this child, as the doctors are trying to understand what is happening and what care she should be receiving. Pray for the parents and their older son, since this is very difficult on the entire family. Pray for our Great Physician to touch this child and bring her healing, and ask for the peace and rest that Jesus offers to be felt by Ben and Kumiko at this time.

MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. Personnel in one Asian country write: “Because of tighter requirements for visas, many on our team still have to travel out for months at a time, and there may be only one family in the country in September at best (out of seven). Six families are currently on the hunt for a new visa. Please pray for 12-month work permits for every husband, and pray that all of the document issues will be worked out for the team to be able to live and work in the homeland of our people group.”


Pray for Jason Dean as the medication he has been taking doesn’t seem to have cured his throat problem. He’ll see the specialist again.

Sylvia Watson’s surgery was Thursday. She’s back in the Pine Ridge community and doing well. Please continue to pray for her.

Kyle Brabham continues to recover from last month’s outpatient surgery. Yesterday, he had treatment on his arm. Please continue to pray for Kyle and his family.

Pray for the people who were in the path of Hurricane Gustav as they try to return to normalcy. Pray for the people in the path of Hurricane Ike as they prepare for the storm. Pray for wise decisions.

Christine S. Gulotta
(June 27, 1932 – September 5, 2008)

Mrs. Christine S. Gulotta, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister was born June 27, 1932 in Independence, LA and passed away September 5, 2008 at the North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was 76, and a resident of Independence. Mrs. Christine was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline Sirchia. She is survived by a son, John Joseph Gulotta and daughter-in-law, Cathy Wascom Gulotta, Independence; three sisters, Frances Costa, Independence, Lena Costa, Independence, and Katherine Giartiano, New Orleans; a brother, Frank Sirchia, Independence; three grandchildren, Ashley Gulotta Guzzardo and husband, Russ, Amite, Lacey Gulotta, Independence, Blaine Gulotta, Independence; two great-grandchildren, Bethainee and Bryelle Guzzardo; also numerous nieces and nephews.She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lawrence Gulotta; a brother, John Sirchia; a sister, Annie Cacioppo.

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Religious Services at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10:00 a.m. Interment at the Colonial Cemetery Mausoleum.

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

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

Lucille Sullivan
(October 20, 1939 – September 4, 2008)

Mrs. Lucille Sullivan was born October 20, 1939 in Independence, LA, and passed away September 4, 2008 in Aberdeen, MS. She was 68, and a resident of Loranger. Mrs. Lucille was the daughter of the late John & Lula Mae Williams. She is survived by her husband, Mullen E. Sullivan, Loranger; 2 sons, Mullen E. Sullivan, Jr. and wife, Teresa, Aberdeen, MS and Eddie Timberlake and wife, Gail, Loranger; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gwendolyn Viola Boudreaux and a brother, Eugene Williams.

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, September 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 3:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marshall Wallace officiating. Interment in the Briar Patch Cemetery.

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

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

Antoinette Liuzza Mason
(June 13, 1937 – September 7, 2008)

Died at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the age of 70 years at her residence in Amite. She was born September 13, 1937 in Independence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday. Mass of Christian Burial Services will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Services conducted by Fr. Joe Camilleri. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. She is survived by her son, Edward G. Mason, III and wife, Mary “Pat” Bellott Mason, Amite; 5 grandchildren, Christy of Amite, Nicholas of Jasper, TX, Thomas of Corpus Christi, TX, Micheal of Amite, Catherine of Amite; 2 great-grandsons, Jacob and Nathan; 2 brothers, Jack N. Liuzza, Sr. of Amite, Anthony “Fuzzy” Liuzza of Independence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Mason, Jr.; parents, Nicholas J. & Jennie Carreca Liuzza; son, Nicholas A. Mason, Sr. She was the Medical Lab Director at Hood Memorial Hospital and a Member of Community Advisory Committee (CAC) with LSU Lallie Kemp Medical Center.

Baptist Press

September 8, 2008

CHINA–Good news overshadowed by bad in China. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28857

WASHINGTON–State Department urged to penalize Vietnam. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28858

WASHINGTON–Pelosi’s archbishop invites her to meet on abortion. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28859

GEORGIA–As Ike looms, relief workers take precautions. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28865

LOUISIANA–Collegians were ready for post-Gustav ministry. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28860

ALABAMA–Dellanna O’Brien, former WMU exec, dies at 75. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28861

WASHINGTON–FIRST-PERSON (Terry Mattingly): On the count of three — pray. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28862

VIRGINIA–FIRST-PERSON (Ken Connor): Deadly intentions. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28864

LOUISIANA–New Orleans seminary partially reopens. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28856

SEEING OTHERS AS WE SHOULD

A man dressed as Napoleon went to see a psychiatrist at the urging of his wife. “What’s your problem?” the doctor asked.

“I have no problem,” the man replied. “I’m one of the most famous people in the world. I have a great army behind me. I have all the money I’ll ever need, and I live in great luxury.”

“Then why are you here?”

“It’s because of my wife,” the man said. “She thinks she’s Mrs. Smith.”

Pride tends to do two things with us. It causes us to see ourselves as more important than what we really are. That’s why Paul wrote, “…Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought…” (Rom. 12:3, NIV).

But pride also causes us to see other people as less important than what they are. Someone has described us as having a “crab mentality.” The term refers to a pot of crabs in which one tries to escape over the side, but is relentlessly pulled down by the others in the pot. As humans, we often act the same way. If we can’t be somebody great, we can at least pull down others around us so that we look better by comparison!

In the Corinthian church, there was a lot of competition involving spiritual gifts. Those who had the more prominent or public gifts, such as the ability to preach or the ability to speak in different languages, regarded themselves as superior to those who held what they viewed as “less significant” gifts. Paul says, though:

“On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor….But God has combined the members of the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.” (I Cor. 12:22-25, NIV).

May God help us not only to ourselves as He sees us, but to see others around us as He sees them as well.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

I wish and pray you have the best day you have had in the last week or so.

Anna Lee

Monday

The annual Fall Food Roundup for the Louisiana Battist Children’s Home is requesting the following items:

Ziplock Bags (gallon/quart)
Mayonnaise
Salad Dressing (Ranch, Italian, Thousand Island)
Pickles
Flour ( Plain & Self Rising)
Sugar
Pancake Mix
Meal (Plain & Self Rising)
Grits (Regular & Instant)
Oatmeal (Regular & Instant)
Cake, Cookie & Brownie Mix
Cake Frosting
Foil, Plastic Wrap, Wax Paper

Cleaning Supplies
Paper Towels
Tea (Regular & Decaf)
Fruit Juice
Spices
Cooking Oil
Kool-Aid & Lemonade
Cream Soups
Instant Potatoes
Hamburger Helper
Canned Pie Filling
Canned Fruit
Cereal
Barbeque Sauce

Ketchup
Syrup
Canned Meats
Chocolate Syrup
Deodorant
Canned Vegetables
Kleenex
Onion Soup Mix
Chicken Broth
Beef Broth
Condensed Milk
Crackers
Laundry Detergent
Dish Soap

Dishwashing Powder
Bath Soap
Hairspray
Deodorant
Feminine Products
Biscuit Mix
Furniture Polish
Cooking Spray
Shampoo/Conditioner
Body Lotion
Cupcake Liners
Microwave Popcorn
Splenda
Toilet Paper

Any of these items can be turned in at FBC by the September 22 collection day. Thank you for sharing with the children who live at LBCH.

Deacons for the week at FBC, Kentwood:

Larry Miller

Henry McKenzie

Kid’s Choir at FBC, Kentwood will begin Wednesday night at 6:30 in the choir room under the direction of Wendy A. Fowler. The children will begin work on “Miracle on Main Street” which will be performed in December.

The associational senior adult revival will be Sept. 15-18 at the following churches:

Monday – Montpelier

Tuesday – Lewiston

Wednesday – Greensburg

Daphne G. Brown
Age 87, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Daphne passed away peacefully at Hammond Nursing Home on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. Daphne was a native of Castor, a resident of Hammond for the past 20 years and lived most of her younger adult life in Amite. A true homemaker indeed, she was an excellent cook and enjoyed baking, sewing, gardening, flower arranging and even “acting” in a movie from time to time; however, she always made time for volunteer work in her community. She was known as a highly educated person without a degree, for her favorite pastime was reading – a library book, a magazine, the Bible or whatever she could find. Daphne and her surviving husband, Edward L. Brown, were married on April 5, 1939, and have had 69 beautiful years together. She is also survived by a daughter, Carolyn Brown Spiller and her husband, Dr. Edmund Spiller, of Hammond; granddaughter, Beth Sanders Scamardo, of Pumpkin Center; and grandsons, Greg L. Duoos, of Mandeville, and Douglas D. Brown, of Hammond. She also leaves behind two great-granddaughters, Dara Daphne Stewart and Gwen Brown; along with five great-grandsons, Zach Stewart, Ian Scamardo, Avery Scamardo, Gareth Brown and Wiliam Brown. Surviving siblings are Mary Helen Ellzey, of McComb, Miss., Edna Faye Joseph, Natchez, Miss., and Pope Emmitt Godfrey, of Forest, Miss. Preceding Daphne in death were her daughter, Janice M. Brown; brothers, Dalton and Marshall Godfrey; and parents, Thomas Aaron and Bertha Guin Godfrey. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Monday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. Visiting hours on Sunday, Sept. 7, were observed at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home on Monday from 9 a.m. until service time. Daphne’s nephew, Cedric Parsons, lay minister, of Houston, will officiate the service. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery. The family expresses “special thanks” to the wonderful staff at Hammond Nursing Home, North Oaks Geriatric Rehabilitation, third floor medicine unit at North Oaks Medical Center, especially Rick Thomas, R.N., and to Brandon and Martha Thompson along with their staff at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home. Condolences and information are available online at http://www.bgthompsonfuneralhome. com.

Baptist Press

September 5, 2008

HAITI–Storms kill 150, destroy crops in Haiti. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28842

FLORIDA–Florida disaster relief teams bracing for Ike. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28849

LOUISIANA–After Gustav’s chaos, Baptists bring reassurance. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28850

MINNESOTA–McCain’s pastor, a Southern Baptist, prays at RNC. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28843

MEXICO–Mexico high court upholds abortion law. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28844

TENNESSEE–CULTURE DIGEST: College presidents reignite drinking age debate. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28845

GEORGIA–Marriages nurtured despite Hurricane Fay. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28846

GEORGIA–Speakers encourage ‘Fireproof’ marriages. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28847

NORTH CAROLINA–FIRST-PERSON (Nathan A. Finn): Gender and the vice presidency. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28848

KOMpray

Kids on Mission Pray

Prayer requests

“Let the little children come to Me, and don’t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,” Luke 18:16b

EVERYONE IS GOING TO SCHOOL!
Just like you, many children around the world have just gone back to school. Kids in Russia did, and now have a special chance to tell their school buddies about their new friend. Weeks ago, you prayed for children in a summer camp and some of them accepted Jesus as Savior. Please pray for these Russian children-they can tell their school friends about their newest friend and Savior, Jesus. Pray they will be brave enough to tell their friends.

I go to an International School where there are a lot of people of different religions. Please pray that these kids will come to know Jesus like we do.

Also please pray for my brother. His best friend just recently began to swear and hang out with some really bad kids.

And please pray that my grandmother will get the right treatments for her breast cancer. JASMINE, age 12, (Central, Eastern and Southern Africa)

I go to a school where most of the people are religious but they don’t live a Christian life. Please pray for them to know the Lord. Also please pray for the government. KIRSTEN, age 13, (Central, Eastern and Southern Africa)

MORE PRAYER REQUESTS FROM MISSIONARY KIDS

Please pray for my neighbors go to church more often. Pray too that I will make friends. SOPHIE, age 10 (Pacific Rim)

The people in the bush of Angola believe in witchcraft and cults. I pray that these lost people will be touched by the Holy Spirit. I also pray for the province of Cunene. It has had MAJOR flooding and they have way dirty drinking water. Please pray for the thousands who are dying lost every day.

Also pray for us missionaries that we will be able to do God’s work and not ‘lean on our own understanding.’ Pray that we will rely on Him. IONA, age 13, (Central, Eastern and Southern Africa)

Ask God to help my grandfather to get better. JAMES, age 9 (Pacific Rim)

For the People Who do not Know God to Know Him. JOSEPHINA, age 9 (South Asia)

Please pray that more people in Argentina will come to Christ especially in Corrientes and in my neighborhood. Also, pray that I will find a great friend close to home here who is already a Christian so I don’t miss my friends in Dallas so much. SAMUEL, age 11 (South America)

I live in Botswana, the people speck Setswana and English. You can pray for the HIV Aids to go down. BLANTON, age 12, (Central Eastern Southern Africa)

My prayer request is that I need God in all aspects of my life like school. GABE, age 14 (Pacific Rim)

My best friend’s mom in Tennessee used to have breast cancer but the dr’s did not remove it all and now she has Stage 4 cancer in 2 or 3 places on her body. Please pray for a miracle to happen. ALYSSA, age 10 ½ (South Asia)

My family just moved so we need to get moved in. Please pray for us that we make new friends, make the house feel like home, and share Jesus. HANNAH, age 11 (Pacific Rim)


LEARNING FROM TREES

 

The following (edited) article is entitled “All I Need To Know About Life I Learned From Trees” (author unknown)

It’s important to have roots.

In today’s complex world, it pays to branch out.

If you really believe in something, don’t be afraid to go out on a limb.

Be flexible so you don’t break when a harsh wind blows.

Sometimes you have to shed your old bark in order to grow.

Grow where you’re planted.

It’s perfectly okay to be a late bloomer.

Avoid people who would like to cut you down.

Get all spruced up when you have a hot date.

If the party gets boring, just leaf.

You can’t hide your true colors as you approach the autumn of your life.

It’s more important to be honest than poplar.

Those are some good lessons. They remind me of some other lessons taught in Psalm 1:

“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:1-3)

The Psalmist says that a godly man is like a tree in three very important ways. First, he is planted — he’s got his roots put down deep, he’s fortified, stable. Second, he bears fruit — he develops godlike qualities in his character and life. Third, he doesn’t wither — he is able to survive under all circumstances, even days of difficulty.

May your spiritual life take on the qualities on a tree planted by the rivers of water.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina


Be flexible so you don’t break when a harsh wind blows.

That could be the Hurricane Gustav thougth for the week!

Anna Lee

Friday

Hurricane Gustav – Day 5

Life is progressing, but still not normally for many people. It has been interesting to hear where electrical power has and has not been restored. Most people are making the most of their circumstances as they count their blessings. It has been heartwarming to hear people in need to tell you to help someone else whose need is greater! What a Christian spirit!

Since I’m on someone else’s computer, I’ll be brief again today. I have one birth announcement, funeral updates, and Baptist Press articles to share.

David Mark Smith III “TREA” arrived Saturday, August 30th at 2:54p.m. He weighed 7lbs 14oz.
Trea and Mommy are both at home and doing great.
Trea’s parents are David and Monica Estes Smith.

The entire family give thanks to the lord for such a wonderful blessing!

Two funerals services were held this morning. I couldn’t be in two places at once, so I atteded the services for J.L. Williams. It was indeed a special time. The wake for Richard Dunn will be in the morning at McKneely-Vaughn from 9:00 until the funeral at 1:00. Burial will be at Kedron. Please continue to pray for the families who lost loved ones this week.

Baptist Press

September 4, 2008

LOUISIANA–Gustav evacuees find Baptists waiting to help. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28834

FLORIDA–Church’s Gustav shelter: ‘hands & feet of Christ.’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28835

LOUISIANA–Electricity problems delay NOBTS reopening. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28836

CALIFORNIA–400 goats visit Golden Gate Seminary. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28837

TENNESSEE–Seminary convocations set forth challenges. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28838

LOUISIANA–EDUCATION BRIEFS: Louisiana College begins master’s degree program. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28839

NORTH CAROLINA–Hawkins urges: Reclaim fear of God. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28840

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Gary D. Myers): Evacuation brings unexpected blessing. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28841

Help a neighbor and be blessed!

Anna Lee

Thursday

Gustav – Day 4

Progress is being made, but many, many people are without electricity and water. They seem to have a wonderful attitute and are appreciative of anything you can do for them. Many people from further south are learning they do have a home to go back to, even if there is some damage. Also, many people are spending hours on the interstate trying to get back home.

Continue to thank God for the many ways people have been spared this week. Thank him for family, friends, and strangers who have taken time to help one another. Pray for safety as people travel and as they work around downed lines and fallen trees.

I want to include two Baptist Press emails and four obituaries. The timing of the deaths this week seems to have made the deaths even more difficult.

Lucille Lewis Pierre
(March 3, 1932 – September 1, 2008)

Died at 12:20 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2008 at her residence in Husser, LA. She was a native of Independence, LA. Age 76 years. Visitation at New Sharon Baptist Church, Husser, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon Friday. Services conducted by Rev. Kent Newell. Interment New Sharon Cemetery, Husser, LA. Survived by son, Landry Bruce Pierre, Sr., Husser, sister, Sylvia Populus, Uneedus, brother, Royd Lewis, Loranger, 3 grandchildren, Jessica Saragusa, Adam Bernard Capdeboscq, Sr., Landry Bruce Pierre, Jr., 4 great-grandgrandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Louis V. “Boyge” Pierre, Jr., parents, Ollie and Spencer Lewis, daughter, Cynthia Anquenette Capdeboscq, 10 brothers and sisters. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

John M. Newman
(August 20, 1923 – August 31, 2008)

Died at 1:15 pm on Sunday, August 31, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Hammond, LA. Age 85 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. on Friday until religious services at 10 a.m. Friday. Services conducted by Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence, LA. Survived by sister, Lois LaBauve, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, Helen Yentgen, Myrtle Courtney, and Winnie Cox.

Richard W. Dunn

(June 11, 1943 – September 1, 2008)

Richard W. Dunn, the greatest Husband, Daddy, and a most beloved Son and Brother was born July 11, 1943 and passed away at 2:20 P.M., Monday, September 1, 2008, at his residence in Amite. He was 65 and a native of Independence. Richard was the son of Mrs. Eula Jenkins and the late Woodrow Dunn. Richard was the most generous businessman our community ever knew. He also was a man who loved the challenge of hard work and his greatest joy was knowing he was called “Paw Paw”.

Richard is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathryn Daniel Dunn, Amite; 4 daughters, Lori Ballard, Dana Dunn, Kelly Sofge and husband, Ben, and Krsiten Davis all of Amite; mother, Mrs. Eula Jenkins, Amite; 4 sisters, Jeanette Armato, Independence; Evelyn Pittman, Kentwood; Diane Scott, Shreveport; and Rita Blades, Amite; 2 brothers, Leroy Wilson, Shreveport; and Charles Dunn, Amite; 6 grandchildren, Jade Patton, Raina Sofge, Emma Sofge, Savannah Ballard, Richard Chasen Ballard, and Joshua Davis, also numerous aunts, uncles, and extended family. Preceded in death by father, Woodrow Dunn, and 2 brothers, Calvin Wilson and M.L. Wilson.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 9:00 A.M. at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, until Religious Services at 1:00 P.M. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Services conducted by Rev. Herb Cowan with interment in the Kedron 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.

James Lathan Williams Sr., 81, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, while working on his farm in Kentwood. He was born June 24, 1927, son of Jim and Dora Hughes Williams. J.L.’s passion was farming. He was a dairy farmer for 25 years and for the last 20 years remained a beef cattleman. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Kentwood and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Pamela Williams McBride; stepfather, Eddie Williams; four sisters, Edith Cuzzort, Alice Daspit, Juanita Mears and Genell Varnado; and two brothers, LeRoy and Robert Williams. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Wanzie Sharkey Williams, of Kentwood; three sons, James Lathan Williams Jr. and wife Wendy, of Baton Rouge, Stan Williams and wife Visa, of Mandeville, and Gary Williams and wife Reneé, of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, James Lathan Williams III, Derrick Williams, Chad Williams, Chloe Williams and Zach Williams, all of Baton Rouge, Cory Harold and wife Jessica, of Walker; stepgrandson, Jason Clem, of Fayetteville, Ark.; great-granddaughter, Sydnie Williams, of Baton Rouge; brother, Bruce Williams and wife Mary, of Hammond; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Joey Miller officiating. Burial in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Arrangements by Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home, McComb, Miss.

Baptist Press

September 2, 2008

LOUISIANA–Minimal Gustav damage at New Orleans Seminary. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28821

GEORGIA–Baptist feeding units begin their work as weakened Gustav advances inland. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28820

OKLAHOMA–Native American churches launch new organization. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28822

ALASKA–Alaska’s grandeur is church’s mission setting. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28823

TENNESSEE–CP: 0.88% ahead of 2007 pace. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28824

NORTH CAROLINA–FIRST-PERSON (Andrea Higgins): Don’t use the ‘R’ word. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28825

September 3, 2008

GEORGIA–2,000 refugees in Gori fed by Texas volunteers. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28827

MISSISSIPPI–SBC disaster relief teams rolling into Louisiana. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28833

LOUISIANA–Gustav spawns ministry by La., Miss. Baptists. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28828

LOUISIANA–Texting keeps New Orleans seminary alert. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28831

TENNESSEE–Connecting young adults to the things of God. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28830

NEW YORK–N.Y. judge says governor can order ‘gay marriage’ recognized. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28829

TEXAS–FIRST-PERSON (Tamara Quintana): Preventive care begins with you. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28832

GEORGIA–Relief teams battle lingering winds, rain in Gustav’s wake. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28826

God has taken good care of me this week. I trust you can say the same. Be sure to thank Him.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

God was watching out for us during Hurrican Gustav. Damage in our area was minimal compared to Katrina. Our house and cabin survived Gustav in good shape. After checking with a number of other people, I learned they also feel very blessed to have come through this strorn in our lives so well. I still am unable to use my computer, so this is coming to you from Roseland.

Sharon Martin’s uncle, John Newman, passed away Sunday. His services will be Friday at McKneely’s.

Richard Dunn passed away Monday. His services will be Saturday at McKneely-Vaughn.

I have not heard arrangements for J.L. Williams yet. I’ll try to post them later.

Tangipahoa Parish Schools will resume Monday.

Our grandson, Braden Alford, went to a specialist in Tennessee today because his broken arm healed crooked. The specialist said nothing needed to be done now. Braden will go back when he is about ten.

If you know of anyone who needs post hurricane assistance, please try to help them. If you cannot, please pass the request on to someone else. There are people available to volunteer their services.

I’ll write more when I get back to my computer.

Anna Lee

Friday Addition

Jude Michael Alford

Jude Michael Alford died Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in North Oaks Medical Center. He was born August 21, 2008.

Surviving are his parents, Michael Edward & Casey Lyn Hinson Alford of Walker, LA; maternal grandparents, Jack & Jerri Hinson of Ponchatoula, LA; paternal grandparents, Pete & Martha Alford of Kentwood, LA; aunt, Sherri Alford; 2 uncles, Keith Alford, Ryan Hinson; great-grandparents, Patricia & Perry Powell and Robert & Theresa Hinson and Marley Sue The Big Brown Dog

He is preceded in death by great-grandparents, Pete & Martha Alford, Sr. and Wilson & Aline Smith.

Friends will be received Thursday, August 28, 2008, at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Services will be held in the funeral home chapel, Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 7:00 pm.

The family extends a special to North Oaks Neo Natal Intensive Care Unit and Obstetrics.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place Memphis TN 38105

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

Thursday Afternoon

 

 

Sue Alford McDaniel
(June 3, 1936 – August 28, 2008)

Died on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was a native of Sunny Hill, LA and a resident of Spring Creek, LA. Age 72 years. She was an avid gardner and a great cook. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Saturday. Services conducted by Rev. Danny Smith. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Harold McDaniel, Spring Creek; 2 daughters, Lora McDaniel, Spring Creek and Cara McDaniel Alford and husband, Conley Alford, Kentwood; 1 son, Thomas McDaniel and wife, Cristi, Denham Springs; granddaughter, Caitlyn Michelle Alford, Kentwood; 2 sisters, Carolyn Gay Salamone, Belle Chasse and Jane Alford, Amite; 1 brother, Patrick Alford, Sunny Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, A.G. “Cat” Alford and Tressie Crawford Alford. Memorial contributions may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 72973 Hwy 1061, Kentwood, LA 70444.

Thursday

“The Lord has heard my supplication;

the Lord will receive my prayer.”

~Psalm 6:9~

The Alford baby passed away. I’ll post an obituary when one is available.

Editorial, Hammond Daily Star

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 9:15 AM CDT

As Hurricane Gustav approaches, now is the time for families to review their emergency plans in the event they may have to put them into effect. Now, as always, is also a good time for prayer.

Poignant are the words of the Most Rev. Maurice Schexnayder (1895-1981), second bishop of Lafayette, who authored a prayer for safety against hurricanes many years ago:

“O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed Your order and returned to its former quietude. You are still the Master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy, overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land, and spread chaos and disaster.

“During this hurricane season we turn to You, O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with passing of time…Amen.”

 

Hurricane Gustav

You may use the link below to track the hurricane and get needed information.

http://media.myfoxtampabay.com/myfoxhurricane/

On Mission in Kentwood will be this Saturday. Meet at the church at 8:00 A.M. for a quick breakfast and an assignment. If you would like to volunteer, please contact First Baptist Church or me. If you know of a project for the volunteers, you may also contact the church or me. Come join in and receive a blessing.

Dr. and Mrs. Steve Bryan have just moved to Austin, Texas where their daughter Anna lives. Pray for the Bryans as they make the adjustment to living in a new area.

Baptist Press

August 27, 2008

COLORADO–While Denver parties, witnesses impact eternity. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28784

WASHINGTON–Pro-lifers decry APA denial of abortion-depression link. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28785

UGANDA–Gospel message met with joyful ‘trill.’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28786

UGANDA–Senior duo adds to 70-plus mission trips. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28787

LOUISIANA–Katrina, after 3 years, remains mission opportunity. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28788

(Friday is the three year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.)

FLORIDA–FIRST-PERSON (Christine Sneeringer): No longer lesbian. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28789

KneEmail

Mike Benson

Storm

JESUS TOLD THE twelve to get into a boat on the Sea of Galilee…

As they started across the sea, everything was smooth and calm, and Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a huge wind blasted on the sea and the boat began to be swamped with water. They awakened Jesus in great fear and said, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” (v. 24). They believed they were going to die right there on the water. Jesus woke up and told the wind and water to be still, and instantly the sea was as smooth as glass. At this point Jesus turned to the disciples and asked, “Where is your faith?” (v. 25). The disciples were now terrified, not of the storm that had stopped, but of the One who stopped the storm.

Why were they suddenly afraid? They had already witnessed so much power from Jesus. What was different on this occasion? The difference was that is was their storm. They were the ones in the boat this time. It was their lives on the line. They knew Jesus could take of the storms in someone else’s life, but it was an entirely different issue when it was personal. People tend to do this all the time. Spiritual lives are destroyed because of the storm of family problems, or the storm of past sin, or the storm of sickness, or the storm of money troubles, ad infinitum. It is easy to tell someone else that they need to trust God to take care of them, but what about when it is my boat that is sinking? What do we do?

If Jesus is with you, outside influences cannot enslave you, nor can they sink your boat (Rom. 8:31-39). Outside influences cannot take away eternity as long as you weather the storm. They may make life more difficult here, but they will not defeat you unless you allow them to do so. Jesus Himself suffered more than any of us, yet He was victorious because His focus was on God’s eternal plan, not the immediate storm of life. The next time you are facing a storm, remember that He needs to be in the boat first, and then you will be successful in weathering whatever storm you are facing. (Terry Frizzell)

“But He said to them, ‘Where is your faith?’

And they were afraid, and marveled,

saying to one another, ‘Who can this be?’

For He commands even the winds and water,

and they obey Him!”

~ Luke 8:25 ~

Be prepared for the possible storm.

Anna Lee