Death Notice(s) – Page 85 – The Prayer Link

Please continue to pray for Rufus Williams. He has a few problems that must be corrected before he can have gall bladder surgery. I know he appreciates our prayers.

Glenda McKean of St. Helena had surgery today on one ankle. Pray the new plate helps her to be able to walk without additional problems.

Debra “Deb” Brabham Grice

Born: December 20, 1962
Died: October 12, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3348971&fh_id=10545

Steven said they will be staying at Day’s Methodist Church from 6 P.M. Wednesday until the funeral the next day. The family will be having their meals at Steven’s mother’s house, next door to his house on Highway 440.

Shirley Allen Bridges

Born: December 08, 1956
Died: October 13, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3349303

Tuesday Addition

Mrs. Flo Hatcher‘s roller coaster was rolling higher yesterday. Let’s pray this continues through the day today.

Steven Grice’s wife passed away yesterday. David and I saw her on their porch Sunday morning. This morning Steven is going to make funeral arrangements, but as of now, the service will be at Day’s Methodist Church at Easleyville tomorrow. I’ll post the obituary when it becomes available. Please pray for Steven.

If you are cooking for the fundraiser for Logan McGregor, your desserts need to be at FBC, Kentwood’s kitchen by 3 P.M. today. Thanks!

Wednesday

“I have made you a light for the Gentiles

to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:34b, HCSB~

Jeana Lee-Newton

Pray for Jeana. She’s back in the hospital.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher

Flo had a better day, a much better day. She started chemo. It is a kind that will not make her sick or cause her to lose her hair. Pray today is another good day.

Mr. James Miller

Mr. James is home. I don’t know that they solved his health issues.

Rufus Williams

Rufus is home again after a round of dehydration. Pray for him as he sees a new doctor and seeks a solution to his problem.

Lisa Pitre

Lisa’s surgery went well. She’s uncomfortable, but hopefully that won’t last too long.

Barrett Travis

Pray for Barrett, his family, and the medical staff as he has surgery today.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 117-118

Women of the Bible – Friday at 10 A.M. in the fellowship hall

Operation Christmas Child

Check out Operation Christmas Child on Facebook. You will get some great ideas and be inspired. I love to hear the stories from different area churches about their OCC goal and progress this year.

Quarterly WMU Meeting

October 19
10 A.M.
Leadership meeting at 9 A.M.
New Zion Baptist Church
Help get another year off to a good start
Pray for missionaries celebrating birthdays
Get a handbook, hear about opportunities, and meet other ladies in nearby churches
Potluck lunch

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

“Unclear Vision”
My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. ~Job 42:5~
Trusting God’s faithfulness dispels our fearfulness. ~Our Daily Bread~
“Trusting Jesus”
- http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trusting.htm
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5tzkKnRalI – What a great arrangement!

Bring Your Bible to School Day!

I saw an advertisement on television yesterday and looked it up.
http://www.bringyourbible.org/
Tomorrow is the day, but I’m not involved in the schools any more and don’t know what the current rules are. I’m sure it will be fine in some schools, but am not sure about all of them.
Tomorrow is the day! Check it out today if you or family members are involved.

While visiting some friends yesterday, I was impressed with these and similar statements:

God still has a purpose for me.
He must not be finished with me yet.
I don’t understand, but I don’t ask Him why.
I hope I am pleasing Him.
I’m ready to meet my Maker.

That will get you to thinking about your own life!

Thinking?

Anna Lee

Monday's Second Addition

Margaret Daniel Wilson

Awesome news!!! The doctors at MD Anderson said that the nodules on my mom’s lung are benign and nothing to worry about. The mass on her kidney is only 1.7 cm and anything under 3 cm has almost a 0% chance of spreading! They don’t know if it’s cancer or not, but they looked back at last years MRI and they can see the same size mass on it. Not sure why someone didn’t catch it last year, but the doctor said it hadn’t grown in a year, so he recommends waiting 6 months and getting another scan!!! Wow! God is so good!! Thank you all for the prayers! ~Robin~

Sam A. Petitto, Sr.

Born: February 25, 1934
Died: October 04, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3343208

Hellen Pray Morris

Born: July 19, 1928
Died: October 03, 2015

A resident of Kentwood she passed away at home on Saturday, October 3, 2015. She was born July 19, 1928 in McComb, MS and was 87 years old. She is survived by her daughters: Lauree M. Titus and Rachel M. Muth; her grandchildren: Tedd J. Titus and wife, Kayla; Matthew W. Titus and wife, Ashley; Lauren H. Fowler and husband, Floyd; Jennifer Hastings and Dustan Stewart, and Keri Lynn Gravois; great-grandchildren: Matelyn, Ory, Riley, Noah, Abigail, Teddi and Tobi Titus; Christina Cox, Adi Rae and Kam Stewart; and Faith Fowler. Preceded in death by her husband: Ben Morris; parents: Hubert E. and Freddie Q. Pray; brother: Hubert Q. Pray; sister: Freka Hamilton; and son-in-law: Clifford W. Titus. Services will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Kentwood with visitation from 1pm until services at 2pm. Memorial gifts may be made to the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering – First Baptist Church, 310 Avenue E, Kentwood, LA 70444. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Monday Addition

Please pray for Jeana Lee- Newton. She was admitted to the hospital again this morning. Doctors are considering her issues to see which in most demanding at this time.

Flo Hatcher has developed a problem with a leg that looks like it may need immediate attention. She will possibly begin chemo in the morning! Visitors are encouraged at this point.

Mrs. Hellen Morris’ arrangements seem to be evolving into new plans rather than the original ones. Since they are still evolving, I’ll say for you to check back later and to expect services as soon as tomorrow. Stay posted.

Sunday Afternoon

Betty Taylor asks for prayer for her father’s family. Her 35 year old cousin has a massive heart attack.

Mrs. Hellen Morris passed away yesterday evening. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please pray for “Miss” Hellen’s family.

Thursday

But love your enemies,

do good to them,

and lend to them

without expecting to get anything back.

Then your reward will be great,

and you will be sons of the Most High,

because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

~Luke 6:35~

23 Year Old First Year Coach at Parklane

Please remember Coach Kitter Newman from Parklane in your prayers. This is his first year out of college. He started having a severe headache today & went to the ER in McComb & they air lifted him to Jackson for emergency brain surgery & he’s in critical condition.

Mrs. Bonnie McMillan

Please pray for “Miss” Bonnie. She is in ICU at North Oaks because of a blockage.

Ken Roberts

David and I talked with Ken’s mother yesterday. She said Ken had some close calls last week, but is doing better back at Tulane. Hopefully, Ken will be moved to Memorial Hospital in Houston soon and be placed on the transplant list. Keep Ken and his family in your prayers.

Susan Rimes

Susan saw a new doctor yesterday and loved her. Susan will have a MRI at North Oaks next week. Then, the results can be compared to Susan’s last MRI. Now, the wait is for the MRI to be scheduled, done, and read. Keep pray for some pain relief for Susan.

Flo Hatcher

Flo Hatcher is still hospitalized. So much has happened so quickly that it is hard for her to keep it all straight. It has been a difficult road, but the family is sticking by her and comforting her daily.

Margaret Ann Daniel Wilson (Wife of Leroy Wilson who grew up in the Kentwood area)

Margaret Ann and Leroy were driven to MD Anderson yesterday. Hopefully, they will get some treatment there to help her in the battle she is facing. Please pray for everyone involved in Margaret Ann’s care.

Mrs. Hellen Morris and family

“Miss” Hellen’s time on earth is very limited. Please pray for her family during this time.

Rufus Williams

Rufus did not have the gall bladder surgery because another problem was found that is now the focus of the medical attention. Rufus came home, but has some appointments set to continue to seek care. In the meantime, he is not feeling his best.

Donnie Leo Wascom

Born: May 26, 1933
Died: September 29, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3330385&fh_id=10545

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

Getting Started – http://georgiabarnette.org/get-started/

Frozen Food for Families

Bring your frozen home-cooked food to my classroom Sunday before Sunday School.
Food will be distributed Sunday afternoon.
Thanks to those of you who contribute each month. You make a difference!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 28

Devotional, Scripture, and Song

“We Can Know” – http://odb.org/2015/10/01/we-can-know/
I write these things to you . . . that you may know that you have eternal life. ~1 John 5:13~
“Have Faith in God” by B.B. McKinney

Thankful for a new day and a list of things I hope to accomplish today. Thankful for life, health, and purpose!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I run with purpose in every step.”

~1 Corinthians 9:26a NLT~

Sherry Day is hospitalized. I didn’t know yesterday how to explain the situation, so today I’m sharing what she wrote.

Just wanted everyone to know that I am ok. Thanks for all the prayers. I had cellulitis in my arm and the infection had spread
further in the body. Needed IV antibiotics to clear up infection. Thanks again for all prayers and concerns. God bless all.

Mrs. Glenda McKean fell and broke a leg just above the ankle. She seems to be a very busy lady, but this may slow her down temporarily. Pray for her and her family.

Jay Holloway, a high school junior and QB for Copiah Academy was killed in a one car accident on the way to school yesterday. As you pray for the family, please include prayers for the faculty and students of the school.

Flo Hatcher (Written by daughter, Julee)

When you are saying prayers before bed tonight, please say extra prayers for my mom Flo Hatcher. She had the procedure today to cut off blood supply to tumor and she made it fine, but I guess the medication is messing with her. She’s very confused and scared tonight. She usually lets us leave, but tonight she called her sister Carol New to go back and she is going to sleep with her. I will be back at 7 am and surgery is sometime after 11 tomorrow. This roller coaster just won’t end and it’s not fun at all….. Pray my momma gets some fight and some relief….

Lisa Carruth came through surgery with great news. The lymph nodes are all clear! Thank you for praying for her. Please pray as Lisa recovers and learns what the doctors say is ahead of her.

Rufus Williams has had gall bladder surgery at North Oaks. Please pray for him and his little family as he recovers. (Rufus, we’ll be looking for you at the cabin in fifteen days!)

Jocie “Berta Jo” Jones

Born: November 24, 1939
Died: September 27, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3329975&fh_id=10545

Alfred Layton “Buddy” Gill, Sr.
Born: February 06, 1949
Died: September 28, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3325000

Hazel “Ann” Welch
Born: January 25, 1945
Died: September 29, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3330027

Refugee Crisis in Europe –

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/refugee-crisis-in-europe?&utm_source=SPFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_Y000-SOCM_SocialMedia&utm_content=09-29-Ahmadinejad

Operation Christmas Child – Please check out this page on facebook. Spend a few minutes here and have your heart touched.

https://www.facebook.com/OCCshoeboxes

People who saw my list of needs have been calling and shopping or shopping and calling. Look for a new list in a few days. Our packing party will be October 24th at 6 P.M. Come join the festivities and see the boxes that will touch little hearts around the world.

Georgia Barnette Missions Offering for Louisiana

The Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering played a vital role in the purchase and building of Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. It is also assisting in the construction of the Georgia Barnette Conference Center at Tall Timbers which will enable the training of church planters and mission leaders as well as provide worship space for camps and conferences for generations to come.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 114 – 116

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“The Valley of Vision” – http://odb.org/2015/09/30/the-valley-of-vision/
I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you. ~Jonah 2:7~
“Out of My Bondage, Sorrow, and Night”
- https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1050
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zja-Nx9Kb80

I trust you are finding some time this week to enjoy the changing of the season. I welcome spring and fall each year. They are my favorite seasons. At this stage of life, many of us are thankful to see another season, no matter which one!

Suggestions for today:

Make a memory.
Do something different.
Spend time with someone special.
Spend time with someone you haven’t seen much lately.
Visit a special friend.
Visit someone who doesn’t get out much.
Bake/cook something and share it.
Walk outside more than you did yesterday.
Watch a sunrise or sunset.
___________________________________ You fill in this blank.

I’m thankful you have joined me for a few minutes today.

Anna Lee

The Lord's Day

“Each of us finds our meaning and function

as a part of His body.”

~Romans 12:5 MSG~

Doug Toney Update

I saw Sandy yesterday. She said Doug will come home Monday. He has been able to take 48 steps. Family members will take turns staying with him while Sandy continues to teach school. Pray the family is up to this challenge.

Rolly Howell

Rolly had a massive heart attack. He had three stents now and is in ICU at North Oaks. Please pray for him.

Jeana Lee-Newton

Jeana’s pneumonia has cleared up, so she was able to go home. Thank God for her improvement.

Katherine Meadows

I saw a mutual friend yesterday. She said Katherine is doing well and should be home in about six weeks. Please continue to pray for Katherine.

Marie Vullo Giardina

Born: August 17, 1931
Died: September 26, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3323274

Please pray for this sweet lady’s family. She will be missed by many people.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Hebrews 1-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Consider the Poor” – http://odb.org/2015/09/27/consider-the-poor-2/
The righteous considers the cause of the poor. ~ Proverbs 29:7 NKJV~
“Do You Really Care?” – http://en.allexperts.com/q/Christian-Music-2785/f/really-Care.htm

Georgia Barnette Mission Offering for Louisiana

The Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering plays an important role in mission camps and other mission events for children and teens.

In summer 2014, Girls’ Mission Camp registered 228 campers, sponsors and staff. 11 girls made professions of faith and one responded to God’s call for mission service. Close to 280 will participate in 2015 Girls’ Mission Camps.
RA Camp welcomed 90 campers, sponsors and staff at Tall Timbers in 2015.
Tall Timbers also hosts the RA Congress in March of each year; this year over 300 boys and their leaders filled the campgrounds.
During Voyage, a mission weekend for teens, 92 students and sponsors served in six church plants and ministry sites in New Orleans.

Let’s show the world we care about both physical and spiritual needs.

Anna Lee