Saturday

God took one look at me, and look what happened—I’m the most fortunate woman on earth! What God has done for me will never be forgotten.”

~Luke 1:48 The Message~

Pete Gill had a difficult and is now back at North Oaks and on a bi-pap machine. Please pray for Pete, his family, and the medical team caring for him.

Pray for families who have a loved one in the hospital or sick at home during the holidays. Perhaps we can find a way to help someone get through this holiday season.

Pray for all the families around us who are grieving over the loved ones who will not be with the family as in previous years.

Read the Christmas story – Luke 22

Read the Bible today

Haggai
Psalm 146
Matthew 19

I hope you have taken and will take the opportunity to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas in local churches this year.

Anna Lee

32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,

33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”

~Luke 1:32-33~

Jimmy Rufus Williams is sitting up, eating some, and acting like he would be happy to head to Kentwood in a few days.

Mrs. Mildred Birch is scheduled to get to go home today. Pray all goes well for her there as she continues to heal.

You are invited to attend the wake for Jimmy Tolar tonight at FBC, Kentwood and the worship service tomorrow at 11 at FBC, Kentwood.

Pearl Rosamond‘s service will be at Taylor Creek today at 11.

Mrs. Bonnie McMillian’s service will be today at New Zion Baptist Church.

I did not locate an obituary for Mrs. Katherine Strickland yet.

Read the Christmas story – Luke 21

Read the Bible today

Zephaniah
Proverbs 28
Matthew 18

Share the giving spirit of this season today because it was because God gave his Son to us to start this wonderful season of the year,

Anna Lee

30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.

31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.

~Luke 1:30-31~

Jimmy William‘s surgery went well. He had five by-passes. Linda is thankful for your prayers during seven hours of surgery.

Gayle Owens made it home from her second round of hospital time following her heart attack. She will be making some diet changes. Pray she does well with that.

Bonnie Jean Bridges McMillan

July 25, 1934 – December 19, 2018

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born July 25, 1934 in St. Helena Parish and was 84 years of age. She accepted Christ and joined New Zion Baptist Church at the age of 12, where she has been a lifelong member. She was a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, where she served as the regent of the Halimah Chapter and as the State Corresponding Secretary under the Cook Administration. She was a longtime member of the St. Helena Parish Democratic Committee. She was a board member of the St. Helena Parish Council on Aging. She was the 14th child of Wilson William Bridges and Cassie Bridges Bridges. She is survived by 3 sons, Aubrey McMillan and Carolyn, Ronald McMillan and Annette, and Stephen McMillan and Marsha; 9 grandchildren, Jeremey McMillan, Spencer and Angela McMillan, Adam and Heather McMillan, Hardy and Emily McMillan, Mackie and Raye Anne McMillan, Mandie Mcmillan, Dondi and Rufus Willams, Melanie Wilbanks, Jennifer McMillan and Brad Dees; 20 great-grandchildren, Cassie Wilson, Morgan McMillan and Destin Leblanc, Taylor Ridgedell, David Daniels, Jr., Colby Ridgedell, Dalton McMillan, Devin Daniels, Lauryn Ridgedell, Caitlyn McMillan, Grace Rae Hickman, Landon McMillan, Jonas Hickman, Ava Daniels, Paxton Dees, Bracy McMillan, Lana McMillan, Lila McMillan, Jemma Grice, Peyton Dees, and Porter McMillan; 2 step-great-grandchildren, Elaina Williams and Brody Williams;4 great-great-grandchildren, Kori Fontenot, Kainen Fontenot, Kyler Wilson, and Eli Carter Leblanc. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph “Mackie” Carl McMillan; parents, Wilson William Bridges and Cassie Bridges Bridges; 1 son, Donald McMillan; 1 daughter, Sharon McMillan; 1 great-grandchild, Douglas Duran McMillan, 6 brothers, J.S. Bridges, Will T. Bridges, C.J. Bridges, Jack Bridges, Murphy Bridges, and Charles Bridges; 7 sisters, Mammie Allen, Mattie Lambert, Elaine Pittman, Minnie Pittman, Rucee Crowell, Inez Tate, and Wilma Chand.Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan and Rev. Larry Blades. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Jeremey McMillan, Spencer McMillan, Adam McMillan, Hardy McMillan, Mackie McMillan, David Daniels, Jr., Colby Ridgedell, and Paxton Dees. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Mrs. Katherine Strickland passed away yesterday, Her obituary is not posted yet.

Read the Christmas Story – Luke 19

Read the Bible today

Habakuk
Psalm 145
Matthew 17

Share the real Christmas spirit with someone today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

Linda Williams asks for continued prayers.

Jimmy went back to surgery at 7 am and the anesthesiologist said with Jimmy facing 5 bypasses, he could be in surgery until 1 pm. I will post updates. Thanks so much for your continued prayers.

Jimmy Tolar passed away this morning. Pray for Naomi and other family members.

Services are planned at FBC,Kentwood for Friday night and Saturday.

Wednesday

First, let me apologize for thinking it was Wednesday yesterday. Sometimes, in retirement, weekdays all run together. I think the benefit from getting my days wrong is that you prayed for Jimmy and Linda Williams yesterday and will get another chance to do so today.

Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains!

For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.

~Isaiah 49:13~

Read the Christmas story – Luke 19

Read the Bible today

Nahum
psalm 27
Matthew 16

Debbie Wilkinson got another report from MD Anderson. Things are about the same.

David saw his hematologist yesterday. His report continues to be about the same too. His labs don’t change very much. His injection of Procrit increased to 40,000 units. The doctor is slowly trying to locate the perfect dosage for David. The blood level dropped from 9.4 to 8.5, but is still high enough to not get another unit of blood. We will get back on our Monday routine by going for labs and Procrit on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. David was blessed with a fruit/candy basket Saturday and carolers last night. MDS has not taken the holiday off our schedule, only added to it.

Bryan and Rita Tate will be coming home Friday so they can spend the holidays with their family.

Ruby Pearl Didone Steel Rosamond

January 11, 1949 – December 16, 2018

Pearl, age 69, born on January 11, 1949 departed from this world on the night of December 16, 2018 leaving pain and suffering behind, transitioning to her Heavenly home to be met by Jesus, family and friends. Pearl spent most of her life working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. When not working, she was spending time with family and friends. Leaving behind to cherish her memories are 2 sons, Christopher Rosamond (Kristi) and Samuel Jim Tom Rosamond (Melinda); 2 former daughters in law, Sherri Rosamond and Mildred Rosamond; 4 grandchildren, Stormie McNabb (Colby), Dustin Rosamond (Madison), Matthew Rosamond and Joshua Rosamond;1 brother, Earl Didone (Barbara); 1 sister, Sue Tucker (Kenny); 3 step-sisters, Barbara Didone, Linda Baker, and Glenda Williams; 1 step-brother, Michael Bedwell; and a cherished friend, Mrs. Yvonne Lott. Preceded in death by 2 husbands, Walter Steele and Tommy Rosamond; parents, Ruby Stokes and Jesse Didone, Sr.; 2 brothers, Eddie Didone and Frank Bedwell; 2 step-sisters, Marie Bedwell and Jean Stokes; a grandson , Little Tommy Rosamond; and a nephew, Cory Didone; and 2 step-fathers, Frank Bedwell and Aubrey Stokes. Visitation at Taylor Creek Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Kurt Konrad Kundler

January 03, 1938 – December 17, 2018

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at his home. He was born January 3, 1938 in New York, NY and was 80 years of age. He was a US Navy Veteran and a retired Pipefitter from Local 198. He is survived by 2 sons, Kelly Kundler and wife, Tammy, Gonzales, and Kenneth Kundler and wife, Mary Margaret, Kentwood; 3 grandchildren, Kolt Kundler and wife, Amanda, Prairieville, Kade Kundler, Gonzales, and Kristen Kundler, Knoxville, TN; 3 great grandchildren, Kynslee Kundler, Kayne Kundler, and Kace Kundler; brother, Joseph Kundler and wife ,Vera, Dover, DE; and sister, Anita Wallace, Greenville, TN. Preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Thomas Kundler; grandson, Kody Kundler; and an infant brother. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Townsend. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Even with illnesses and deaths, there is much to love about the holidays. Don’t let the problems of life cause you to lose hope, faith, and love.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”

~Isaiah 25:9~

Linda Williams says Jimmy‘s surgery is at 7:00 this morning. Let’s be in prayer for him.

Delos Thompson, Jr. is home. Join his family in thanking God for the care he received that allowed him to come home.

Mrs. Mildred Birch will be able to go home Friday. Let’s join in celebrating with her.

I have an unspoken request for someone who had a treatment last week and had suffered with much pain since then,

Mrs. Pearl Steele passed early yesterday morning. I cannot locate her obituary, so we will have to wait a little longer for more information.

Read the Christmas story – Luke 18

Read the Bible today

Micah 6-7
Psalm 144
Matthew 15

I hope you have learned that Christmas is about giving! Make this a great Christmas season!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“If you wait for perfect conditions,

you will never get anything done.”

~Ecclesiastes 11:4 TLB~

Please pray for Lyla Dykes Wascom who was in the ER at North Oaks last night.

Pray for Linda and Jimmy Williams. He continues to have heart problems and faces heart by-pass surgery.

Pray for Naomi Tolar. Mr. Jimmy continues to be in rehab in Hammond.

Mrs. Bessie Hayden is home and doing well. She was blessed to have therapists to help her get around in her home. Her problems are just little obstacles for her to overcome.

Pray for others who have been or who are hospitalized.

Francis Allan Ritchie

July 25, 1953 – December 12, 2018

A resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home. He was born July 25, 1953 in Amite, LA and was 65 years of age. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of Vietnam and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Brenda Ritchie; 2 sons, Robert Ritchie and wife, Christine, and Daniel Ritchie and wife, Parrish; 2 grandchildren, Dean and Sam Ritchie; and his life long friend, confidant, and brother, Geln “Cuz” Johnson. Preceded in death by parents, Allan “Sonny” Ritchie and Ella Mae Crowe Ritchie; brother, Dennis Ritchie. The family would like to send a heart filled thanks to Misty and Chantel of Modern Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Fleur De Life Foundation, 10440 Hooper Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70818. Graveside Services will be held at Shiloh Church of Christ Cemetery, Amite, at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 14, 2018. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Christmas story – Luke 13

Read the Bible today.

Jonah 1-2

Psalms 142

Matthew 11

I’m always thankful for people with caring spirits. They check on those who are sick or needy and do what they can to be helpful. They are especially appreciated during the holiday season. They touch many lives in a way that pleased God.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

Gayle Owens

Wednesday AM Update:
Mom was able to come home last night. Ate some of Ms. Maxine Harper’s very good gumbo and laid down. Will be on meds another week for the infection, hopefully that will clear it up completely. I’ve said mom is weak a couple of times but she is good to go. She has lost some of her strength and stamina with the heart attack and not really being able to move very much over the last 11 days. Looked much more comfortable and strong after we got her home. We all (Gayle Owens, Donna Owens and myself) appreciate each and every one of you for the prayers, kind words and other acts of kindness shown to our family. Thank you very much. All prayers are still appreciated. (Johnny)

Mildred Birch

Well, I got good news last night—NO blood clot so I can start therapy again! Thanks for all your prayers! Maybe I will get home soon. I have spent 36 days in hospital and I want to go HOME!!!

Obituary of Rae Catherine Conerly Murphy

Rae Catherine Conerly Murphy was born on Saturday July 9, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana and died on December 8, 2018 in Amite, Louisiana. She was the first child of Rayford and Catherine Dees Conerly.

Rae Catherine, as she liked to be called, was married to Earl Murphy on June 14, 1969. She had two sons and five grandsons. She is survived by her husband of 49 years and 6 months, her son Stuart, and grandsons Will, Braydon, Blake, Coner, and Cullen Murphy, a sister, Judy Conerly and a nephew, Rayford Conerly.

Rae Catherine was preceded in death by her father, Rayford Conerly, her mother, Catherine Dees Conerly, and son, Patrick Conerly Murphy.

She was a graduate of Lafayette High School and L.S.U. She worked as a special education teacher and librarian at the Tangipahoa Parish Library branch in Amite, Louisiana.

Rae Catherine loved reading, singing in the church choir, and playing hand bells. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Elk City, Oklahoma. Most of Rae’s life was spent in Amite, Louisiana. After her father died, she moved with her mother and sister to Lafayette, Louisiana where she met Earl Murphy on a blind date and married him 18 months later. She then followed her husband to Baton Rouge where they both attended L.S.U. After graduation from L.S.U., they moved to Amite, Louisiana where Rae Catherine raised her sons. After her sons were grown, she travelled the country and Mexico with her husband who worked as an engineer for the oil industry.

Rae Catherine was a devout Christian, but wanted a simple party when she died. She had discussed final wishes with her husband after the death of their son and said that she wanted a party with music by Elvis Presley.

There will be a celebration of Rae Catherine’s life Saturday December 15, 2018 at Boot Hill Restaurant at 210 W. Oak St., in Amite, Louisiana from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. All her friends and acquaintances

And all God’s children said, “Who Dat – Knock Knock Knocking on Heaven’s Door?”

Tuesday

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure;

then peace-loving,

considerate,

submissive,

full of mercy and good fruit,

impartial and

sincere.”

~James 3:17 NIV~

Dennis Miller continues to slowly improve at home. Donna Fay has pneumonia again. She’s at home too.

Please pray for Rev. David Cutrer who is hospitalized. He is a pastor and an employee of McKneely Funeral Home.

From Johnny Owens concerning Gayle Owens

Mom still in hospital. Doing well overall, weak but vitals all good. Have her on oral meds for bacterial infection and started her a little while ago on IV meds plus probiotics. Hoping to go home either Tuesday or Wednesday. Cardiologist group released her but doctor group that admitted her must also release her. Cardio rehab worked with her once Saturday & once today (should have been twice today). When she goes home she should have them plus a home health nurse…. I was told she may be able to have an aide as well. Appreciate y’all, keep up the prayers.

Rev. Rod Smith

On Sat Nov 3, fell and broke my femur. When asked how I fell I said, “Down and hard” I was about to go to bed, lost my balance and fell.So I have been in the hospital or swing bed ever since I wii go home this Friday..I am doing well, walking, and expect to recover.

David got his weekly injection and another good lab report yesterday. His RBCs held stable this past week. His weight is also holding stable. Today, David sees his retina specialist for a check-up.

Dec 19, 1979 – Dec 8, 2018

ROBERT SCOTT TAGEANT, AGE 38

And a resident of Mobile, AL died Saturday December 8, 2018 after an automobile accident. He was born December 19, 1979 in Bogalusa. Robert graduated from Parklane Academy in McComb, MS in 1997 and later received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of South Alabama. Robert worked as a counselor on the Crisis Team of AltaPointe Health Systems. He loved going to the beach and staying physically fit by exercising and working out. In his spare time, Robert also enjoyed playing his favorite video games.

Survived by:

Parents: Breaux and Sandy Tageant of Franklinton

Twin Brother: Robin Tageant of Mobile

Sister: Heather Tageant of Franklinton

Nephew and Niece: Brogen Blitch,
Brynley Tageant

Also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Oveid and Frances Pope and Robert Joseph and Jewel Tageant.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm Wednesday December 12th at First Baptist Church of Franklinton (950 Self Street, Franklinton, LA 70438). A funeral service will be held in the church at 2:00 pm Wednesday with Rev. Jim Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Ellis Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Henry Patronus, Frank Nelson, Stephen Switzer, Nick Vester, Chad Fisher, Evan Tageant, Blake Ruffino, Dar Blitch

Yesterday, there was a massive fire at FBC, Bossier City.

Read the Christmas story – Luke 11

Read the Bible

Amos 8-9
Psalm 141
Matthew 9

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 2018

https://www.imb.org/lottie-moon-christmas-offering-resources

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Monday

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

~Matthew 25:40~

Please continue to pray for Pete and Gloria Gill.

Pete Gill is still in hospital. Please add him to prayer link tomorrow we will be meeting with cancer doctor this week to see what kind of treatment he will be needing. He is still having copd trouble. Thank you so much. Gloria

Please continue to pray for Dennis Miller. He is having medical personnel come to the house as well as additional appointments. Pray for his family too.

Debbie Wilkinson is back in Houston for a check-up. Pray for her and her doctor at MD Anderson.

Thomas “Tommy” Elvin Morgan

September 12, 1947 – December 08, 2018

Thomas “Tommy” Elvin Morgan, a resident of French Settlement, LA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born September 12, 1947 in Amite, LA and was 71 years of age. Tommy graduated in 1965 from Amite High School and played on the 1963 State Championship Amite High School football team. He attended Pearl River Junior College as a left handed pitcher and played semi pro baseball. He was also a member of the U.S. Merchant Marines. Tommy retired as a safety professional working at numerous industrial facilities on the Gulf Coast, U.S. Virgin Islands and facilities across the U.S. He was an avid LSU football and baseball fan, making numerous trips to Hoover Alabama and Omaha Nebraska to watch his tiger baseball team. Tommy enjoyed fishing with his family, especially his grand kids and friends and regularly playing Yahtzee with his 95 year old mother. He is survived by his son, Kevin Joseph Morgan; daughter, Stacey Lynn Smith and husband, Dwayne; mother, Christine Bourgeois; sisters, Elizabeth Daray and Lori Sanders and husband, Max Sanders; brother, John Morgan; grandchildren, Devin Morgan, Colby Morgan, Kristina Morgan, Matthew Smith and Danielle Smith, numerous nieces and nephews; and former wife and friend Rose Giardina. He is preceded in death by his father, John Henry Morgan; brother, Ronald Alan Morgan; infant sister, Mary Catherine Morgan. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 9:00 am until funeral services at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite, LA. Pallbearers will be Terry St. Romain, Dwayne Smith, Devin Morgan, Colby Morgan, Eddie Gloyd, and Michael Daray. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

The Christmas story continues. Luke : 10

Read the Bible today.

Reflect on God as King of Kings.
Catch up on any reading you missed this week.

Why the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is Collected at Christmas

https://www.imb.org/2017/12/06/lottie-moon-christmas-offering-collected-christmas/

It’s cold outside. Stay in today if you can.

Anna Lee