Category: Death Notice(s)

Sunday Addition

Please consider praying for these people:

  • Judy Beaverson, sister-in-law of Mrs. Linda Graves, who lives in Ohio and who received a lung transplant 15 years ago.  At that time, she was told the transplant should be good for 5 years.    She is having serious complications now.
  • Robert Martin of Osyka who is hospitalized with blocked intestines.
  • Susie Sharkey in the loss of her dad, Jim Sparks.
  • Fay Shoemaker and her family in the loss of Fern Brennen.  There will be no services here.

Wednesday

Because of the LORD’s great love

we are not consumed,

for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

~ Lamentations 3:22-23 ~

 

 

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch has not moved to rehab yet.

Mrs. Mary Kliesch has a very good doctor who is trying to get her into a good rehab facility. Please help us pray that it will work out. She still has a long way to go to regain strength and physical abilities.                                                        Written by Pam Kliesch

 

David will be having a procedure midday today at Ochsner, Baton Rouge.  We would appreciate your prayers for the test and for the biopsy results.

 

 

Charlton Bath “C.B.” Forgotston, Jr.

Born: January 19, 1945
Died: January 03, 2016

       http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3544493

Gwen Cline

Born: October 22, 1922
Died: January 04, 2016

       http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3544193

Eld. Rodney Graham

May 23, 1947 – January 4, 2016

http://www.crainfh.com/obituaries/Rodney-Graham-2/#!/Obituary 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Scripture Writing – Jeremiah 29:11-14

If you didn’t begin on the first, grab a notebook, your Bible, and a pen.  You can be caught up in a couple hours.  The link to the Scripture is for those who prefer to copy from the computer or phone.  I suppose that may even help some people with size of the text.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Ringing Reminders” – http://odb.org/2016/01/06/ringing-reminders/
  • Though he may stumble, he will not fall,                                                                                                   for the Lord upholds him with his hand.

                                                    ~Psalm 37:24~

 

 

 

“Seeing the Light” by Rory Feek – http://thislifeilive.com/seeing-the-light/

This shows how special people can be, especially in a difficult time.  Bill and Gloria Gaither have been extra special people, in my opinion, for a long time.  This makes them even more special!

Angel Gowns – http://www.nicuhelpinghands.org/lend-a-helping-hand/angel-gowns/

Some of you will have dresses to donate.  Others may want to help meet other needs. Maybe this information will be helpful to some young parents.  Use it if you heart or life is touched.

I trust this post, as well as all the others, leaves you with something that has touched your heart.  

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

I probably will be late posting in the morning because of the weather.  I thought I would share a little tonight.

  • Mr. Frank Lea passed away this morning.  Arrangements will be made Monday.
  • Tuesday morning at 11:00, the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be at The Cafe.
  • Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 32-34
  • Scripture Writing – Philippians 2:9-11

 

Sunday

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host

appeared with the angel,

praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to men

on whom his favor rests.”

~Luke 2:13-14~

Kristi Allen

Born: October 03, 1980
Died: December 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3536083&fh_id=10545

Elizabeth “Betty” Pevey Lee

Born: April 30, 1933
Died: December 25, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3536108

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Jude – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jude+1&version=NIV

Scripture Writing – Philippians 2:5-8 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A5-8&version=NIV

Lottie Moon Offering -Let’s continue to support our international missionaries, those returning to the states and those staying on the field.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday
  • 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe
  • Celebrating December Birthdays

 

Two Rivers Associational WMU

  • Quarterly Meeting
  • East Fork Baptist Church
  • Third Monday – January 18th
  • Memorial Service for members who passed away in 2015

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Christmas 2015

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child,

and bear a Son,

and they shall call His name Immanuel,”

which is translated, “God with us.”

~Matthew 1:23 (NKJV)~

 

Dan Turner’s Story

Update & Merry Christmas

by DanMan

It’s been a few weeks since I updated everyone on my progress and I wanted to get in here and share what I think is good news. Today is Christmas Eve and I’ve had two more follow-up appointments since my last update. My intrathecal Baclofen (ITB) pump dose is now at 500 mcg/day and the spasticity of my left leg, ankle, and foot is nearly gone. My left hand is still lagging behind just a little bit, but still, it is better.
Since things have improved enough to allow me to start setting new goals for myself, I started back to school on December 7. I got to where I was comfortable enough to sit at my desk and do course-work. I just wanted another degree in a field where I have great interest. I enrolled at ITT Technical Institute and am working toward a Bachelor’s Degree of Information Systems & Cyber Security—who knows where that could lead in the future? I’m just enjoying learning and making good grades again—I’ve missed accomplishing things like that and am very thankful to be able to do it again! I must say, I am totally impressed with the level of professionalism and customer service at ITT Tech. I have an assigned counselor, Mark, that really went above and beyond to get me started and he still calls every few days to make sure all is going well.
Additionally, I began working out this morning—especially focusing on strengthening my left leg. My left leg felt like a boiled noodle when I finished. I anticipate some soreness over the next few days, but soreness means “progress”—bring it on!
Anyway, I just wanted to drop in and update everyone. I hope you all have a very merry Christmas!

Betty Hoyt Cox

Born: July 22, 1941
Died: December 19, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3531997

Bodie Paul James

Born: November 05, 2002
Died: December 23, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3535167

James “Captain Jim” Taylor

Born: June 20, 1940
Died: December 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3535055

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Revelations 18-22

Scripture Writing – Luke 2:17-20

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Support Returning Field Personnel

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

As you enjoy your family today, please remember why we have this wonderful holiday!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Christmas is about our eternity!

“But to all who believed him and accepted him,

he gave the right to become children of God.”

~John1:12 NLT, 2nd ed.~

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for most people, but many people are burdened with problems, sicknesses, death, sad memories from past Christmas seasons, etc.  We all know some people in those situations.  We, not just you, should be thoughtful and kind to these folks, especially during the Christmas season.

Maybe we can help turn on their Christmas spirit of even light up their world with the message of why we celebrate this season of the year.  It is about a “light” much better and more lasting than any Christmas light.  It’s about Jesus and the reason he came to earth.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 146-148

Scripture Writing – Luke 1:46-50

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

 

Mission Trip – Pray for the youth and adults from New Zion and East Fork as they return home today.  Thank God for their willingness and hard work!

 

Brenda Fay Stevens Catalanotto

Born: July 10, 1949
Died: December 20, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3533404&fh_id=10545

Family Christmas Supper and Candlelight Service at FBC,K tonight

  • Supper at 6
  • Candlelight service at 7

 

Be sure to include Christ in your Christmas!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

To us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

~Isaiah 9:6~

 

 

Today is the day to visit the Estay family and celebrate Claire Estay who has already gone to heaven.  You can visit Landon, Alicia, and other family members from 2-4 P.M. today at FBC, Kentwood.

Tonight, and tomorrow night, at 6 P.M., you can return to the church for “Majesty of Christmas” as presented by the combined choirs of FBC and EFBC.

 

Read the Bible in 2015: Acts 25-26

Scripture Writing: Luke 1: 30-34

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Mexico – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

 

Reminder – Tomorrow morning at 8:00,  you can be a part of something important.  Pine Ridge does a monthly breakfast.  Donations go to help with a need the ladies select.  This month, the Methodist Children’s Home will receive our donations.  Come enjoy a full breakfast bar, meet some new friends, and support a need for children.

 

Christmas is a time of giving.  God did that first by giving his only Son for us.  This year, focus more on giving.  You can never give more than He did.  The more you give, the more you will be blessed.

Anna Lee

 

Friday Obituary

Patricia Simmons Peterson

Born: April 20, 1939
Died: December 17, 2015

A resident of Tylertown, MS, died at 11 AM on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Golden Living Nursing Home in Tylertown. She was born April 20, 1939 in Chesbrough and was 76 years of age. She was an educator in Tangipahoa Parish where she touched many children’s lives for over 38 years. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church in Amite where she sang in the choir. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Peterson Denig and husband, Jeff; son, John Peterson and wife, Dawn; grandchildren, John Ryan Denig, Garrett Peterson and Sydney Stogner and brother, Gerald Simmons. Preceded in death by her parents, Hulon and Myrtis Simmons and her son, Dwain Peterson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 PM until 9 PM on Sunday and at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 9 AM until Religious Services at 10 AM on Monday, December 21, 2015. Interment Bankston Cemetery, Chesbrough. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday Addition

Saturday, from 2-3 P.M., you will have the opportunity to speak to Landon and Alisha Estay and their extended families at FBC,Kentwood.  Their baby daughter was buried in the Houston area, but this is our opportunity to speak with them concerning the great loss in their family.