Category: Devotional

Saturday

“Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

Read a good report on Facebook – “Prayers for Eli”  Continue to pray for Eli and his family.

Austin Rose is doing better.  His head was shaved, so his brother shaved his head too!  What love!!!

Update on AUSTIN : He is doing really well. Doctors say he is right on track. Dealing with a few side effects of the chemo he had last week but already getting better. Running a fever every day but docs not surprised. Next chemo round starts on Tuesday and we will probably be here till then. Please continue the prayers. They are surely being answered Austin said he feels like playing XBOX tomorrow.. Music to my ears!!! Oh yea, and we cut his hair on Wednesday. Vincent showed his support and cut his too. I LOVE MY BOYS!!

A classmate passed away.  Please be in prayer for her family.

June Russell
(March 11, 1947 – July 11, 2013)

A resident of Ponchatoula died at 3:00PM on Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Tickfaw. She was born March 11, 1947 in Amite and was 66 years of age. Survived by 2 daughters, Joy Michele Graves Coslan and husband, Victor, and Jennifer Lynn Graves; 1 son, Joseph Glynn Graves and wife Tonya; 5 grandchildren, Amanda Graves, Ryan Brumfield, Clint Graves, Seth Brumfield and Hayden Graves; 2 great grandchildren, Rylan and Summer Brumfield; 3 sisters, twin sister, Jean Russell Rowden and husband, Jeff, Becky Russell Davis and husband, Charles, and Bonnie Russell Hardy and husband, William; 1 brother, Charles F. Russell and wife Ann and numerous nieces and nephew. Preceded in death by husband, Glynn Graves; parents, Charles L. and Nettie Russell and sister, Jackie Russell Ricks. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Life We’d Like to See” – http://odb.org/

Inspirational – Moments of Insight – “Mike Minter – Dreams”  –http://moments.org/mike-minter-dreams/

Have a blessed day.  Be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

Friday

“No creature is hidden from Him,

but all things are naked and exposed

to the eyes of Him to whom we must give an account.”

~Hebrews 4:13, HCSB~

From Faye Carney

Please add Jimmy Hutchinson and His family to your prayer list…. Jimmy’s Leukemia’s back and he is in Denver in Chemo… He and His family will greatly cherish all prayers for them.
Jimmy is the son of Mr. Marvin and Mrs. Sally Hutchinson…. she was the 5th grade teacher for us when We was in elementary school in Spring Creek Elementary many many years ago.

 In you are a member of Facebook, please check out “Prayers for Eli” and then pray.

Mr. Clifton Womack is in rehab at Kentwood.  Keep him in your prayers.

NZBC will celebrate the end of their VBS, “Kingdom Rock”, with a program at 6:30 tonight.  Relatives and friends are invited to participate.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “That’s Jesus” – http://odb.org/

Inspiration – A moment of Insight – ” Mike Minter: Fear” – http://moments.org/mike-minter-fear/

Prayer means talking and listing.  Be sure to listen to God and do as he says today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life ….

And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver.

It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.

God chose him as your ransom long before the world began.”

~1 Peter 1:18-20a NLT~

Aunt Eva Smith (91) is doing well following pacemaker surgery Monday. Thank-you for praying for her.

Jadon’s Story – Jadon has now gone 1 1/2 years seizure free.  That’s how long it has been since his surgery.  His progress since then has been both a miracle and a blessing.  Thank-you for praying for Jadon and his family.

Jimmy Schwartz is still hospitalized at North Oaks.  As you pray for him, pray for his family.

Chris and Kathy are “tickled pink” to have Kristen and family at their new home in Baton Rouge.  Their military career is complete, so they will be working to establish a civilian life.  When you see them, thank them for their service to our country.

Rafe Cutrer  has completed three days of therapy to help build upper body strength.  So far, he seems to be progressing very well.  Thank-you for praying for his for three weeks of therapy.

John “JT” Thomas Rohner, Sr.
(January 21, 1949 – July 9, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at his residence in Amite. He was born January 21, 1949 in Independence and was 64 years of age. Survived by wife, Mittie Lou White Rohner; son and daughter in law, John T., Jr. and Christy Adams Rohner; daughter and son in law, Grace Margaret and Robby Chandler; 2 grandsons, John “Thomas” Rohner, III and Brendan “Eli” Rohner; 4 granddaughters, Samantha Ann, Laney Grace, Kaylee D’Shae and Amelia “Mia” Jade Chandler; sisters in law and brothers in law, Miriam Rohner, Grover “Buster” and Kathy White, Nancy and Hank Leglue, Sally and Ken Mullins and Robert “Nickie” and Teresa White; niece, Becky and Timmy Holmes; nephew and Godson, Shelby Russell Rohner; great nephew, D.J. Rohner; great nieces, Shelby Lynne Rohner, and Alison and Blaire Holmes; great great nephew, Rylan Rohner; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and Goddaughter, Molly Kinney McDonald. Preceded in death by parents, William Joseph and Beatrice Simmons Rohner; brother, Joseph W. “J.W.” Rohner; niece, Sheila Rohner; and nephew, William J. “Billy” Rohner. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Husser, from 9 a.m. until Religious Services at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Howard Adkins. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery, Husser. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 The Tangipahoa Baptist Church will have VBS next week from 6:00 – 9:00 each night.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Winding Road” – http://odb.org/

 Moments of Insight – “Kirk Cameron: Marriage” – http://moments.org/kirk-cameron-marriage/

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

http://moments.org/kirk-cameron-marriage/

Wednesday

“Now he who plants and he who waters are one,

and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

For we are God’s fellow workers.”

~1 Corinthians 3:8-9a~

Larry Carruth (From Becky C. Lindsey)

Please keep Dad at the top of the prayer list. We see his oncologist tomorrow and are really not certain of the report we will get. Prayers always work and noq more that ever we are requesting our prayer warriors to shine. Please pray for Daddys comfort. Let your prayer request simply ask for God’s will to be done. There is not another man that has been faithful to the call of Jesus Christ. I believe in miracles and I hope we receive one. Thank you for your support and all that you do. If I do not message you, I hope that you will remember to keep his name foremost in our daily prayer request. He needs all we can get….

Becky

 Austin Rose (From his mother, Denise)

Well we didn’t get to go home today… Fingers crossed for tomorrow. Good news is that he had a spinal treatment done today and no sickness!! AMEN.

Amber Prine Ragan ( (From her mother, Kathy)

I would like to start this post off by wishing our hero, Amber, a Happy Birthday today! We were able to spend the last two days together in Houston along with my grand-daughter, Ashlynn. We had a great trip along with a good report from MD Anderson. Everything seems to be moving along nicely. Her blood counts were good and she can now start seeing her new oncologist in Baton Rouge for her chemo management. She will need to return back to MDA for follow-ups, but not every month. This is what we were hoping to hear . She did not have an MRI this trip. They will start doing MRIs every two months.
Today Amber will celebrate her birthday. This past year has been a tough one, but we are so blessed to be where we are today. I continue to be amazed with her strength and positive attitude. For those of you that know Amber personally, know that she is a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend to all. Please continue to keep her in your prayers as she begins her third round of chemo tomorrow.
Happy Birthday, Amber, I hope you have a wonderful day!
Love to all,
Kathy (Ree Ree)
with Amber Prine Ragan

Cindy Juban (Sister of Andy Taylor)

Pray for Cindy as she meets with her doctor again and as her eyesight continues to dwindle.

Michelle Sellers asks us to pray for her step-day and her mother.

Continue to pray for Robbie Lynn.  Pray that today will be one of her good days.

Myrtle F. Williams
(September 10, 1914 – July 8, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, died at 11:35 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born September 10, 1914 in Greensburg and was 98 years of age. She was the oldest living member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church. Survived by son, Malcolm Williams, Greensburg; 4 grandchildren, Amy Evans and husband, Jimmy, Denham Springs, Roslyn Maranto and husband, Chuck, Baton Rouge, Jim and Russell Perry, both of Prairieville; 4 great grandchildren, Katie, Jamie and Matthew Evans and Jennifer Marceaux; numerous great great grandchildren; sister, Elaine Callenius and husband, Wyatt, Clinton, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Percy Williams; daughter, Estelle DeLee; 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2013. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Stand Firm” – http://odb.org/

This devotional reminds me of the VBS theme at NZBC this week – “Stand Strong”.  Sometimes it life it could be very helpful for adults to hear the children yell “Stand Strong!”   What a good reminder that would be!

A Moment  of Insight – Kurt Cameron – “Raising Kids” – http://moments.org/kirk-cameron-raising-kids/

This is hump-day of this week!  Have you made a positive impact on others so far this week.  Have you shared Jesus?

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness in the great congregation;

Behold, I will not restrain my lips, O Lord, You know.”

~Psalm 40:9, NASB~

Pray for Patrick Hoosier as he begins treatment number six.  He’s not feeling well, so pray he is able to have this treatment.  The family thanks you for all your prayers so far.

Ashton Rose did not get to go home yesterday.  The good news for the day was that the spinal treatment showed no illness.

Camp Living Waters is having week two of campers.  Two hundred seventy are present.  Pray they have a meaningful camp experience.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Space Music” – http://odb.org/

Inspirational – Moments of Insight – Kirt Cameron: Raising Kids – http://moments.org/kirk-cameron-raising-kids/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

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Anna Lee

Monday Addition

Please check Prayers for Eli and pray. – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prayers-for-Eli/158511724308896

Line Creek Baptist Church –

Rejuvenate in July continues tonight @ 7:00. Dr. Stan Statham, the Director of Missions for the Baptist Associations of Southeast Louisiana, will be preaching. See you tonight!

The children from FBC, Kentwood will be going to Centrikid today.  Pray they have a good experience and grow closer to God in the next few days.

From Bro. Richard Sandburg at New Zion Baptist Church

Despite the rain we had a good first night a VBS. It’s not to late to join us at New Zion (3901 highway 38 kentwood) for ages 3- 6 grade from 5:30-8:30. Hope to see your kids tomorrow night.

I have heard great reports of the SCBC youth/young adults sharing last night.  God is moving in a great way!

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Jesus Loves Me” – http://odb.org/

Inspirational – Moments of Insight – “Kirk Cameron: My Conversion” – http://moments.org/kirk-cameron-my-conversion/

Sunday

“Be careful how you think;

your life is shaped by your thoughts.”

~Proverbs4:23 TEV~

Pray for the little children:

  • Pray for Rafe Cutrer and his mother as they begin Rafe’s treatment Monday.  We will have the opportunity to hear about his treatment and how we can pray this morning during worship service.
  • Facebook – Prayers for Eli
  • Facebook – The Adventures of Connor Man

Missions – Pray for the ministry to the Roma this week.  From Boyd Hatchel –

Thank you for praying – “The grace of God and the prayers of the saints sustain us.” (David E. Crosby, FBC New Orleans). In Jelsava, Slovakia with Julie Edon Silby, Joe Silby and family, Roma from Czech Republic, Slovakia, and students from USA.

The Hatchels and Silbys are missionaries to the Roma.  The MKs will be very helpful in ministering to the children and as interpretors.  Pray Roma will come to trust in God this week.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Welcome to All” – http://odb.org/

Inspiration – A Moment of Valor – “Medal of Honor: Sammy Davis” – http://moments.org/medal-of-honor-sammy-davis-a-moment-of-valor/ 

Don’t forget three VBSs this week – Osyka, Line Creek, and New Zion.  I think Roseland will begin the following week.

Reminder – Meeting of those interested in helping with “Connected” this afternoon at 4:00 in the Heritage room.  Your help is needed to make this state women’s ministry meeting a success.

Make the most of your opportunities this week.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“For You, Lord, rescued me from death,

my eyes from tears,

my feet from stumbling.”

~Psalm 116:8, HCSB~

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Avoid Dehydration” – http://odb.org/

Inspitation – A Moment of Honor -“Medal of Honor: Hiroshi Miryamura” – http://moments.org/medal-of-honor-hiroshi-miryamura-a-moment-of-valor/

Have a blessed day today.  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

Friday

“In the same way the Spirit also joins to help in our weakness,

because we do not know what to pray for as we should,

but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with unspoken groanings.”

~Romans8:26~

Austin Rose is doing better.  He is able to eat a little and to enjoy having company.  The family thanks you so much for your prayers.

Please read “Prayers for Eli” on Facebook.  Eli has been/is a very sick little boy.  As you pray for him, please include prayers for the family.

Some of my aunt’s immediate family were meeting with her doctor at 6:30 this morning to discuss a pacemaker.  Let’s pray for whatever decision was made.  Let’s also be thankful some of the Louisiana portion of the family were able to be in Alabama with Eva Smith.

My niece, Kristin Eudy, came home from her mission trip to Haiti yesterday afternoon.  She left another piece of her heart there.  Pray for Kristin to be able to use her experiences to encourage others to participate in missions.

Betty Ann Rodriguez Turner
(September 7, 1935 – July 3, 2013)

A resident of Independence, died at 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born September 7, 1935 in Amite and was 77 years of age. Survived by 2 daughters, Janet Danna and husband, David, Independence and Laurie Turner and partner, Sandra Cummings, Mt. Hermon; 2 sons, Clay Turner, Loranger and James Turner and wife, Kelly, Lake Charles; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; 2 daughters-in-law, Connie Turner, Loranger and Loretta Turner, Loranger. Preceded in death by husband, James Thomas Turner; son, Glenn Turner; parents, Alton and Lorena Rodriguez; brother, Alex Rodriguez; 3 half-brothers, Melvin, Doc and Clint Chavers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

“3 Common Traits of Youth Who Don’t Leave the Church” – http://www.churchleaders.com/youth/youth-leaders-articles/159175-3-common-traits-of-youth-who-don-t-leave-the-church.html?p=1

“1-2-5 Challenge” – http://wmu.com/index.php?q=1-2-5-challenge

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Battling Ego” – http://odb.org/

Inspiration – A Moment of Valor – “John Hawk” – http://moments.org/medal-of-honor-john-hawk-a-moment-of-valor/

Vacation Bible School – Both Line Creek Baptist Church and New Zion Baptist Church in the Kentwood area will have VBS this coming week.  Check with the church to see specifics of date and time.

Have a blessed day and be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Fourth of July

“The basic reality of God is plain enough.

Open your eyes and there it is!”

~Romans1:19 MSG~

Red Skelton’s Pledge of Allegiance – I’ve seen this on television many times! – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZBTyTWOZCM&feature=share

Mrs. Jerry Pulliam is alert and doing much better.  She’s still hospitalized in McComb and looking forward to getting back to rehab in Kentwood.

Jimmy Schwartz is hospitalized at North Oaks and requests no visitors at this time.  Please pray for him and honor his request.

Austin Rose

Austin update… He continues to get some strength back. Walked down the hall to his breathing treatment yesterday. Ate real food -chicken fingers and mac&cheese- of course it was only a few bites -but still. Also we for some REALLY GREAT NEWS…when we started this whole ordeal 40% of the cells in his bone marrow were cancerous. Test of his marrow on Monday could not detect ANY cancer cells!!! PRAISE BE TO GOD!! So the chemo is working and it continues today. Austin is doing well. Had visitors yesterday which was nice. Thank y’all so much for coming. We just take one day at a time and know that GOD is in control and he hears all the prayers so please keep them going up!!

Prayers for Eli – He cannot break his fever. – Check his facebook page.

Cheryl Dixon Taylor

(August 16, 1960 – July 2, 2013)

A resident of Colemantown, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. She was born August 16, 1960 in Centreville, MS and was 52 years of age. Survived by her husband, Richard E. “Dusty” Taylor, Colemantown; her beloved mother, Nila Mae Elam Dixon, Colemantown; step-son, Desmond Taylor, Amite; brother, William Charles Dixon and wife, Patricia, Greensburg; 2 sisters, Carol Collins Barnes and husband, Homer, Liberty, MS, and Crystal Dixon Watson and husband, Doug, Greensburg; 9 nieces and nephews including a special niece who was her whole heart and like her own child, Anna-Marie Elizabeth Decute, Greensburg; and 8 great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her father, William Wallace Dixon; and a brother-in-law, Lloyd Collins. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2013. Interment Plank Road Baptist Church Cemetery, Clinton. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Pray for God’s hand in Egypt.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Eternal Eyesight” – http://odb.org/

Inspiration – Moments of Valor – Salvatore Giunta – http://moments.org/medal-of-honor-salvatore-giunta-a-moment-of-valor/

US Army Specialist Salvatore Giunta fought in Afghanistan in 2007 and received the Medal of Honor for his acts of heroism and sacrifice during combat. This is his story. The Moments of Valor series was produced in partnership with the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. – See more at: http://moments.org/medal-of-honor-salvatore-giunta-a-moment-of-valor/#sthash.RFcyOMAl.dpuf

I hope each of you get to celebrate the holiday in some way.  Pray for our country to stay strong and firm in all the values that caused the Declaration of Independence to be written 237 years ago!

Anna Lee