Category: Death Notice(s)

Friday

Husbands, love your wives,

just as Christ loved the church

and gave himself up for her.

~Ephesians 5:25~

(Yesterday, while in Amite for a wake, I noticed the sign at Master Chef that always has wonderful thoughts.  The sign said, “Husbands, love your spouse”.  Later, I saw the other sign which also had a good message.  I took the opportunity to speak to the owner, Tony LaMarca, and ask him who chose the sayings and congratulate him for putting such messages out for all to see.  Tony said while getting ready for church Sunday he heard a TV pastor, Charles Stanley, talk about that.  I expressed my appreciation.  When this scripture came up on my computer this morning, I considered it to be a reminder of what happened yesterday and take the opportunity to ask you to encourage Tony and others who boldly express their faith in a public way.)

 

Bonnie Blue Baham,  granddaughter for Rufus and  Margie Williams, was involved in a head-on traffic accident in Hammond last night according to Bonnie’s mother, Scarlet.  Bonnie was carefully checked out and sent home.  Her mother is with her at home.  Thankfully, Bonnie has no broken bones.  Pray for Bonnie and her family.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell will be spending some time in Hood Memorial so he can get PT. Please pray for him as he continues to recover from his accident.

Mrs. Grace Chadwick is at the nursing home in Greensburg.  Please pray for her.

Mrs. Mary Varnado, Gretchen Simpson’s mother, had a pacemaker now and will be recovering from the surgery in the coming weeks.  Pray for her as she limits her activity.

Sherman Cutrer continues to improve following his last surgery and will probably get to return home next week.  Keep pray for him and his caregivers.

I found this report of the accident on highway 38 yesterday.  I’m sure you can identify prayer needs from both of these accidents.

http://www.actionnews17.com/headlines/two-die-in-separate-crashes-thursday-in-tangipahoa-parish-1615534

Scripture Writing – Romans 3:21-24

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminders

  • Today – Bible Study at 10 A.M.
  • Sunday – Planning meeting for mission organizations at 5:30
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at 11:00
  • Wednesday – Mission Friends (Preschoolers) and Children in Action (Children going into grades 1-5)

 

May you feel God’s presence in your life today!

Anna Lee

Thursday’s Second Addition

Richard Dees had a mild heart attack and has a new stint.  He will be resting and recovering at home for a while.  Please add your prayers.
Betty Lou Bennett Bethel – “Miss” Betty knew me before I was born, loved me almost like I was one of her children, and prayed for me and my family faithfully.  I might also add that she was one of my very first mission teachers at Roseland Baptist Church.  She was also present in Children’s Church in Roseland when each of my children made a profession of faith.  I was so blessed by her at different stages of my life.

Born: March 03, 1928
Died: June 23, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3760140&fh_id=10545

Please pray for Bro. George Frye as he is beginning his youth/children’s minister position for the summer.  I feel like he would appreciate some volunteer workers periodically.  Let him know if you can help.

Pray for our new mission organizations and those who have volunteered to participate in this great program.

 

Thursday Addition

As I opened my email this morning, I prayed for the right verse for me to pop up.  It did! Thank you, Lord Jesus!  I needed that reminder.

Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid;

do not be discouraged,

for the LORD your God will be with you

wherever you go.”

~Joshua 1:9~

 

Pray for Mr. Johnny and Mrs. Juanita Pritchett today and in the coming days.

Members of Justin Lambert‘s family continue to request prayers on his behalf.

Richard Dees of Amite, long time voice of WABL radio station, has been hospitalized for several days and undergoing tests.  Please pray for Richard.

Mrs. Betty Bethel, formerly of Roseland and Kentwood, passed away last night.  Services for her will be Saturday morning.  Burial will be at Arcola with her family members, I  fell confident to tell you.

Tony Arnone

Born: January 29, 1930
Died: June 14, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3759664&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – James 5:15-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Mission organizations for children will begin next Wednesday night at FBC, Kentwood. There will be a meeting for volunteer workers Sunday evening at 5:30 in the L-wing with classes 6-7 P.M. Wednesday nights.  We will have classes for children from pre-school to fifth grade in the coming school year.  (Grades 6-12 are meeting in the lighthouse for youth activities.)  I’m so excited for this to finally be on the schedule!  If you have any questions, please contact me by phone, Facebook, or email.

Tonight – Patriotic Ladies’ Night at 6:15 in the fellowship hall.  We will be so blessed by someone special who will be there.

Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Mission Project – Operation Christmas Child

  • We will be working on this until the end of October, but need to work steadily to fill many, many boxes for little children.  If we wait too late, some of those boxes will not be filled and children will miss out.
  • As always, if you can not shop for OCC, feel free to ask us to shop for you.
  • I encourage each class and group to work in the collecting and packing process.  You’ll be so blessed.

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Tomorrow at 10
  • John 7

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

May we continue to serve Him with gladness in our hearts!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

 Be on your guard;

stand firm in the faith;

be courageous;

be strong.

~I Corinthians 16:13~

 

Pray for Landon and Alisha Estay and their families.  Their unborn son passed away and joined his sister in heaven.

Please continue to pray for Wanda Smith’s dad.  There were complications during and following surgery.  Wanda said the family would appreciate your continued prayers.

Sherman Cutrer had some much needed surgery yesterday that has made a tremendous difference for him.  He is off the vent, talking, and expected to sit up and possibly walk some today.  Please continue to pray.

Chris Primes, the speaker for tomorrow’s Ladies’ Night, regretfully called to report he fell at home and broke some ribs.  He’s in much pain and has been told to expect that for four weeks before he will have relief.  Chris asked to be invited again when he is healthier.

Mrs. Sis Cox of Greensburg had surgery at Ochsner yesterday.  She came through the surgery well.  Pray for her as she recovers from surgery.

Justin Lambert had a problem yesterday that was a big concern.  Hopefully, that situation is cleared up.  Prayers are needed for Justin and for his family.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell continues to undergo tests at North Oaks.  He and his family will be appreciative of your prayers as the medical staff checks him out well.

John E. Binder

Born: October 15, 1963
Died: June 20, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3754158

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Colossians 1:9-14

Scripture, Devotional, and a Song

 

There will be a waterslide at the church tonight From 5-7  for the children.

Children in Action (Grades 1-5) and Mission Friends (Preschool ages) will begin Wednesday of next week.  They will meet from 6-7 each Wednesday in the L-wing.  Come and be a part of something new!

Ladies’ Night will be Thursday beginning at 6:15.  This is for all ladies and girls.  Bring a friend to share the night with you.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M; John 7

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00

Operation Christmas Child (Shoeboxes) – Be a part of this awesome project!  Help us help 325 boys and girls have a special holiday season and hopefully meet Jesus because of the literature Samaritan’s Purse will add to the items we pack.  Check out the needs listed on on of the Christmas wreaths at the church.

 

Take time periodically today to pray for these needs and activities.

Anna Lee

 

Monday Evening

I have some prayer requests that I want to share tonight.

 

Mr. John Alan Blackwell had an accident today and is in North Oaks for observation.

Sherman Curter required another surgery today.  Surgery is over, but he stilll has need for prayers.

Rodney Pritchett, my childhood neighbor, passed away.

Rodney E. “Bubba” Pritchett

Born: March 21, 1950
Died: June 19, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3753458&fh_id=10545

Faye Elizabeth Winborn Graham

Born: March 23, 1930
Died: June 19, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3753202

Ronald “Ronnie” Jeffery Jones

Born: April 26, 1960
Died: June 17, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3752956

Sunday

Happy Father’s Day!

For where your treasure is,

                           there your heart will be also.                                                                                                     

~Matthew 6:21~

Mrs. Annie Mae (Kimble) Lee, mother of one of our neighbors, passed away.

http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=annie-mae-lee-kimble&pid=180377203&fhid=17447

 

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Today, I want to focus on fathers.  May each one strive to be a wonderful father who guides their children in learning about, accepting, honoring, following, and serving our Heavenly Father.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 103: 1-4

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thanks for your prayers for the Lee family and all the others we have been praying for.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Then Peter said,

“Silver or gold I do not have,

but what I do have I give you.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,

walk.”

~ Acts 3:6 ~

 

Justin Lambert and his family continue to need our prayers.

Also, please remember Sherman Cutrer and his family.

David had another very eventful day.  We went to see the retina specialist for a post-op visit.  The last surgeries had been on the left eye, but it was the right eye that required the laser surgery.  God led us though the whole process and is guiding us in the medication schedule for each eye.  Keep praying.

Bro. Gary and Marcia Weiborg’s daughter-in-law’s dad got sick on a cruise, was airlifted to land, and passed away during surgery.  Please pray for Tiffany Weiborg and her family in the loss of her dad, Jon Marquette.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 86:3-5
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Please share this invitation to Ladies’ Night.  We will have a very touching and heartwarming  time together Thursday Night at 6:15 at FBC, Kentwood.  We want to share this night with members of our church and others.  Please contact me for more information.

Anna Lee

Friday

There will be no Friday Morning Bible Study today. 

 

Honor the LORD with your wealth,

with the first-fruits of all your crops.

~Proverbs 3:9~

 

David Bryant had some surgery at Ochsner and has now been transferred closer to his parents, David and Brenda.  He is better, but please keep praying.

Justin Lambert has also shown improvement.  Many prayers are still needed for him.

David‘s surgery yesterday went well, as far as we know.  Two surgeries two days apart has been hard.  With the Lord’s strength and promises and a wonderful Christian doctor David is “hanging in there” despite a difficult night.  We have an appointment with the surgeon today.  He will remove the bandage from the eye and evaluate the surgery results.  Prayer will be appreciated.

James “Jimmy” Lloyd Meadows, Jr.

Born: April 02, 1941
Died: June 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3749649&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing 

Daily Devotionals

 

I think I may have made a mistake in a date…The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party is the 4th Tuesday and will meet June 28th.  

Anna Lee

Wednesday Evening

There will be no Third Thursday Meeting this month.  David will have another eye surgery tomorrow.  We will meet next month on the Third Thursday.

 

“Cast your bread upon the waters,

for you will find it after many days.”

~Ecclesiastes 11:1 RSV~

 

Jeana Russell Lee-Newman’s doctor suggested she NOT have surgery this week because it would be too dangerous to her life.  Pray for future decisions that will be made.

Jerry Doughty has just returned from M.D. Anderson with a good report.  Thank God for that good report.

Jane Wickham came home from knee surgery.  It seems to have gone smoothly this time.  Pray for Jane as she recovers.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon continues to improve.  Thank you for all your prayers for her.

Ora Lee Wilson’s brother had a successful surgery today.  Pray for him as other issues are addressed.

Carol McDaniel Russell, formerly of Russelltown, has West Nile Virus.  She has been very sick for a couple weeks and faces at least that much more time of sickness.  Your prayers for her are warmly appreciated.

Please continue to pray for David and me as the retina specialist works on David’s eye tomorrow.  Pray he can successfully remove the cataract.

Bro. Tommy Smith of FBC, Greensburg will be conduction the funeral service for his grandmother in Florida tomorrow.  I know he will appreciate your prayer support.

 

Thank you to all who prepared and/or served food for the family of Mrs. Hazel Smith yesterday.  I know the family was thrilled by your service for then in honor of their mother/grandmother/sister/etc.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 2:9-11

Devotional, Scripture, Thought, and a Song

Please continue to pray for the many area churches having VBS this week.  Pray that young, tender hearts will be touched in each VBS.

Anna Lee