Category: Death Notice(s)

Wednesday

“Rejoice always,

pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV~

 

Linda K. Graves of East Fork is being pampered at her sister and brother-in-law’s home. Thank God for family members who can and will step up when needed.

Services for Jimmy Wall will be Saturday at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 9:30 – 11:00 when there will be a brief service and a private burial.  The family requests no food and no burial.  Please pray for the family.

 

Scripture Writing – John 15:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Continue to pray for our country as we move closer to election day.

 

Operation Christmas Child is one of the greatest mission projects we do at FBC, Kentwood.  During the last few months, we have collected socks, hats, notebooks, flashlights, erasers, dolls, brushes, and many other items that we will pack into shoeboxes Saturday at 6 P.M.  Yesterday, we did one of our final tasks, filling zipper storage bags with candy.  I thank all who supplied candy and those who came to put the candy into bags.  What fun it is to think of children opening their boxes and finding their bags of candy and lots of other things. Most of all, I’m thankful we are packing Jesus into each box and providing children with the opportunity to learn about Jesus through classes that will be taught in the following weeks.  See you Saturday!

 

Thank you for reading and praying.  Also, thank you for all you do!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

….speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.

Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,

always giving thanks to God the Father for everything,

in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

~ Ephesians 5:19-20 (NIV)~

 

Barbara Harrell Parker

August 18, 1947 – October 23, 2016

Lillian Elizabeth “Liz” Easley Brown

April 02, 1953 – October 23, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3984213&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 11:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

I am so excited about packing “shoeboxes”!  I hope you are too!

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“And I am certain that God,

who began the good work within you,

will continue his work until it is finally finished

on the day when Christ Jesus returns”

~Philippians 1:6 NLT~

 

Stan Williams, son of J.L. and Wanzie WIlliams, traveled to Houston yesterday and will begin a week of treatment while hospitalized at M.D. Anderson.  Then, he will come home until time for the next treatment, until he has completed six treatments.  (Thanks to David Brabham for the update.) . Please pray for Stan and his family as he is treated for lymphoma.

 

John Lewis Brooke

July 03, 1979 – October 18, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3983494

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – John 10:14-18

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party 

  • Tuesday
  • 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe

Friday Morning Bible Study will be a work time for Operation Christmas Child.

Preparation for Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

  • Monday – Candy donations can be left at the church office
  • Tuesday – Candy donations will be bagged for shipment
  • Wednesday – Tables will be moved after prayer meeting
  • Friday – Decorating and other work in fellowship hall
  • Saturday – Packing party scheduled for 6 P.M.
    • Wear Christmas colors
    • Bring delicious Christmas snacks to share with other packers.
    • Shoeboxes packed
    • Everyone is encouraged to be a part of this big event.
  • You will have an opportunity to sign up for working on November 14-21 as FBC,Kentwood serves as a drop-off location.

 

I’m so excited about the shoeboxes and all the needy children who will be receiving them!

Anna Lee

Sunday

And may your hearts be fully committed

to the LORD our God,

to live by his decrees

and obey his commands,

as at this time.

~1 Kings 8:61~

David and I got to briefly visit Linda K. Graves yesterday afternoon in Kentwood.  Linda was released from Ochsner yesterday, after having two procedures which will hopefukky work for her.  She was home long enough to pack her things to go to live with her sister in Mandeville.  Linda cannot be alone in case her problem returns.  She has a wonderful attitude.  David was able to lead us in a sweet prayer.  She reminded me that she will be only a phone call away.

 

Tracye’ Crow Watson

May 10, 1961 – October 20, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3982961

Betty Lee Walker Seals

September 08, 1931 – October 22, 2016

 

Scripture Writing – John 10: 9-13 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A9-13&version=NIV

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

If you purchased bags of individually wrapped for our shoeboxes, please bring them today.  If you need to make purchases, please leave the candy in the church office tomorrow.

Tuesday, we will have our monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe Tuesday at 11:00.

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

The LORD will establish you as his holy people,

as he promised you on oath,

if you keep the commands of the LORD your God

and walk in obedience to him.

~Deuteronomy 28:9~

 

Pray for America and the elections in a couple of weeks.

Pray for my classmate, Pam Lewis Hollifield, who has fallen and had to have a hip replacement.  She grew up at Arcola and now lives in Amite.

 

Lilyon Brister (Updated Obituary)  David told me she was probably Dwaine Creel’s aunt, not his sister.  I also must admit I always thought her name was “Lillian”.

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3970865

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child – Individually wrapped hard candy still needed

 

Scripture Writing – John 10:5-8

I know you have noticed the drop in temperatures.  Didn’t God have a wonderful plan to bring smiles and happiness to us this time of the year?

Anna Lee

Thursday Addition

 

Lilyon Creel Brister – Mother of Brenda Edwards and brother of Dwaine Creel
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I do not list the elections daily, but it’s in my thoughts and prayers.  It’s less than three weeks away.
I want to end this with something very positive.  The church chimes are back in operation! I heard about them Monday and heard them myself before missions last night.  Oh, how good it was to hear them again.  Thank-you to those who helped get them ringing again!

 

 

Wednesday

Why, my soul, are you downcast?

Why so disturbed within me?

Put your hope in God,

for I will yet praise him,

my Savior and my God.

~Psalm 42:11~

Update on Justin Lambert

Today couldn’t have gone better at MRC! Justin done OUTSTANDING 😍 the only thing that stumped him was not knowing the month and year he but other than that he got 100 A+ LOL He still doesn’t have a definitive date as to when he will be moving to MRC but as soon as we do I’ll let yall know. After the evaluation we went and ate lunch at the Cornerstone cafe in the hospital and just relaxed out of the facility for a while. Then to top it off, after lunch we wheeledJustin Lambertt over to UMMC’S NSICU unit and visited one of his Dr’s and several of his nurses. We will definitely have to go back for another visit after completion of MRC therapy to visit them again and visit the ones we didn’t get to see today. They were all speechless at the amazing improvements he has made. God has been so good to us!!!!!
On another note 😠 when we got back to Methodist Specialty Care we were discussing Justins trach with the head of RT. We’ve been thinking that he would be getting the trach changed to a cuffless trach Thursday to get prepared to take it out completely (bc that’s what we were told at the beginning of this month). Well once again the head of RT hasn’t even spoken to the Dr about it yet 😡 she is supposed to talk to him tomorrow but if not I will take matters into my own hands again and call the ENT I took him to last month and get this matter taken care of. One way or another I’m going to try to have it out by the time he goes to therapy so it doesn’t hinder his time there.
On behalf of our family I’d like to express how much each and every prayer, call, text, message, visit, and everything else you all have done for us means to us! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

Mr. Harlon Toney continues to be in need of our prayers.  He would appreciate yours.
Shira Easley has been transferred to Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe.  Please pray for Shira.
Jimmy Wall passed away.  At this time, there is still no obituary.
Roy M. Stewart, Jr.

September 29, 1926 – October 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3945520&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A11-12&version=NIV
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Children in Action will meet at 6 P.M. tonight.  I’m looking forward to class!

Third Thursday at the Cabin tomorrow at 6:30.

I’m looking forward to receiving bags of individually wrapped candy for Operation Christmas Child.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday – The Lord’s Day

 

When I consider your heavens,

the work of your fingers,

the moon and the stars,

which you have set in place,

what is mankind that you are mindful of them,

human beings that you care for them?

~Psalm 8:3-4~

 

Bubba Huckaby is home.  Pray for him as he regains some strength.  Pray for Linda, his caregiver.

Belinda Hostetter of Ponchatoula is a friend and David’s former co=worker who has been with us for Third Thursday meetings a couple of times.  She is recovering from a fall she had last week.  Pray for her as she endures the recovery time.

Marvin L. Stevens

May 08, 1958 – October 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3943892

Miley “Buddy” David Bailey, Jr.

August 11, 1946 – October 14, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3943917

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child – We now need lots of individually wrapped hard candy which will be bagged for each of the boxes.  Candy canes and other Christmas candy would be especially nice.  You can bring your donations to my classroom.  Thanks!  It is now less than two weeks until our packing party.

 

Associational WMU Meeting

  • Monday
  • 10 A..M.
  • Montpelier Baptist Church
  • Speakers – Rev. Joe Weaver and ladies from Osyka Baptist Church
  • All of you interested in missions are invited to come.

 

Third Thursday

  • This week
  • Our “Cabin”
  • 6:30 P.M.
  • Food, fellowship, devotional, and music

 

Thanks for reading.  Now, it’s time for praying.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

Each of you should use

whatever gift you have received

to serve others,

as faithful stewards

of God’s grace in its various forms.

~1 Peter 4:10~

 

Please pray for Susan Rimes.  This month marks five years since she started having problems with kidney stones.  Sadly, she is still having the same issue.  Please pray for her and for her family.

Robbie Lynn Kirby doesn’t live here any more, but we still hurt to hear that her health is not good.  Remember to keep her in your prayers.

The Schwartz family continues to ask us to pray for God’s mercy and comfort as Jimmy goes through some difficult days.

George Eddie Lee is doing better this week than last week.  Thank God for that improvement.

 

Dudley Olive Magee

November 26, 1930 – October 08, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3936270&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – I  John 2:7-11

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child “Shoebox” Folding – Yesterday morning, a number of people gathered to help prepare our shoeboxes for packing at the end of the month.  Even though we are doing more boxes than ever before, the boxes were complete and neatly stacked by groups in two hours!  That’s good, but the very best part is that there was such a sweet, loving spirit that could not be denied.   We all felt so blessed to be a part of doing something special to help children around the world have some meaningful gifts, but mainly to have the opportunity to learn about Jesus and his love for them.

Opportunity – Thursday, at 10:30, we will be at Kentwood Manor.  Join us in being a  bright spot in their lives this week.  Bubba Roberts and his guitar will be part of the group and such a joy to the residents.

 

Be an instrument of joy, peace, and contentment this week.

Anna Lee