Don’t shuffle along,

eyes to the ground,

absorbed with the things right in front of you.

Look up,

and be alert to what is going on around Christ—

that’s where the action is.

See things from his perspective.

~Colossians 3:1-2 (MSG)~

Mr. Oren Davidson, father of Naomi Tolar, has been in rehab lately.  Last night. he had surgery.  Please keep Mr. Oren and family in your prayers.

Ebony Caprice Williams

Ebony Caprice Williams, 17, Tangipahoa, died March 20; funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Kentwood; interment, Good Hope Cemetery, Wilmer; Richardson Funeral Home.

Jimmie Davis Tate
(March 25, 1944 – March 24, 2010)

Died at 10:30AM on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at his residence near Chesbrough, LA. He was born March 25, 1944 in Franklinton, LA and was 65 years of age. Visitation at New Jerusalem United Pentecostal Church, Bolivar, from 10 a.m. on Friday and until religious services at 2 p.m. Friday. Services conducted by Pastor Matthew Booty and Pastor Ricky Maricelli. Interment New Jerusalem Cemetery, Bolivar, LA. Survived by wife, Dorothy Tate, Chesbrough, daughter, Stephanie Graham and her husband, Michael, Chesbrough, son, Davis Tate and his wife, Beverly, Bolivar, 3 sisters, Mary Alice Miller, Bolivar, Frances McIntyre, Bolivar, and Elsie Graham, Bolivar, 2 brothers, Henry Tate, Pine, and George Tate, Bolivar, grandchildren, Shane Tate, Krystal Tate, Lakin Graham, Levi Graham and Ely Graham. Preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Veda Tate, sisters, Wansie Gill, Gladys McIntyre, and Julia Still, brothers, Charles Tate, Wilton Tate, and Clayton Tate. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

THERE ARE THREE kinds of people in the world today…

There are “well-poisoners,” who discourage you and stomp on your creativity and tell you what you can’t do.

There are “lawn-mowers,” people who are well-intentioned but self-absorbed; they tend to their own needs, mow their own lawns, and never leave their yards to help another person.

Finally, there are “life-enhancers,” people who reach out to enrich the lives of others, to lift them up and inspire them.  We need life-enhancers, and we need to surround ourselves with life-enhancers.  Walt Disney

“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth

with the Holy Spirit and with power,

who went about doing good

and healing all who were oppressed by the devil,

for God was with Him.”

Acts 10:38

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

You know how troubled I am;

you have kept a record of my tears.

Psalm 56:6 (Good News)

This verse doesn’t describe my need today, but I know people who are in great need now.  God knows too.  He even knows the number of tears they have shed.

CaringBridge

• http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris
• http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh

Cheryl Hughes Green reports that her sister, Linda, is at their parent’s home and recovering from her surgery.  John Green is also recovering well from his dental surgery.

Mr. Billy Brabham will be undergoing more tests and beginning treatment next week.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

This is the day Jameson Parrino’s surgery has been rescheduled for.  Pray for all to go well and for the surgery to help him feel better after his recovery period.

Nunzio Joseph Ruffino
(August 3, 1926 – March 16, 2010)

Nunzio Joseph Ruffino was born on August 3, 1926 and passed away on March 16, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Arnone Ruffino, Amite; a daughter, Rose Ruffino, Amite, his son, Louis Ruffino and his wife, Glenda, Hammond; a brother, Louis Ruffino and his wife, Josie, Baton Rouge; a sister, Mary Checchin, Chicago, IL; four grandchildren, Courtney Putnam and her husband, Alan, Florence, TX, Brett Ruffino and his wife, Michele, Longview, TX, Carrie Smith and her husband, Drew, Canton, GA and Blake Ruffino, Hammond, LA; and his four great grandchildren, Andrew and Addison Smith, Morgan Ruffino and Wyatt Putnam. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Loretta Ruffino, 4 brothers, John, Tony, Joe and Sam, and as well as 5 sisters Rose, Pamella, Lucy, Josie, and Stella. As a young man, Nunzio enlisted in the Army serving mainly in the Philippine Islands and was honorably discharged in the mid 1940’s. After returning home from the Army, Nunzio returned to the family farm whereby he quickly became known as a major farmer of strawberries and peppers. Nunzio was a tireless worker in everything that he did. From the family farm, to the local business that he and his wife ran in downtown Amite for 20+ years, to the “inventory manager” at his son’s Ruffino Auto Supply in Roseland in the mid 1980’s. As time passed, Nunzio’s will power continued to get stronger and he just never quit working. A crutch under one arm and a rake in the other, Nunzio worked tirelessly on his most prized possession, his yard. He was honored on multiple occasions with the monthly “Garden of the Month” which he cherished. As the years have past, forcing Nunzio inside, he had to become more dependant on others to assist him. No one did this better than his beloved wife Josephine and his favorite “men”: The Amite City Fire Department. The Ruffino family wants to send it’s deepest appreciation for the Amite City Fire Department for the compassion they’ve shown to take care of our “POP”: Nunzio Joseph Ruffino. The family would also like to send it’s deepest appreciation to all of the Home Health Nurses, Dr. Malik Spady, Dr. Susan Zaccharia, and a special thanks to Dr. Judd Patton of Mary Bird Perkins in Baton Rouge. You took care of him and we can’t thank you enough. God Bless you “POP” and don’t worry, we’ll take care of your yard! The Ruffino Family would like to invite friends and family to the visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. until 12:40 p.m. on Saturday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 1 p.m. on Saturday conducted by Fr. Joe Camilleri. Interment will follow at the Amite Memorial Gardens.

I hoped you marked your calendar to come enjoy food, fellowship, and a devotional tonight at the cabin at 6:30.  We treasure these times and hope you will want to join us.

WMU Biography of Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

http://www.wmu.com/index.php?q=content/corresponding-secretariesexecutive-directors#annie

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t the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

I PLAYED FOOTBALL in college…

I wasn’t very big–only 150 pounds–and I wasn’t very good.  I got hurt a lot.  I broke my arm once, my neck once, and my nose six times.

When I tell people about it, they always ask me, “Why did you keep doing it?”

For the longest time I had no answer.

Then one day it hit me.  If there hadn’t been any fans in the stands cheering me on–my family and friends–I wouldn’t have kept playing and trying so hard.  But there were, so I did.  Tom Malone, former President and COO of Milliken and Company

But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it.  And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” Exodus 17:12

I hope this devotional thought by Mike Benson encourages you to “wear your cheerleader uniform” more often.  Encouraging others makes a big difference to them and to you!

Have a satisfying Thursday!

Anna Lee

“If you want to know what God really wants you to do,

ask him . . .

but if you don’t ask in faith,

don’t expect the Lord to give you any solid answer.”

~James 1:5-6 (LB)~

Shelby Roberts, a student at Sumner, has a rash, not cancer as the doctor first thought.  Thank God for a good report from the doctor.  (Selena Morgan)

GWENDOLYN BEAN

Gwendolyn Lawson Bean, 72, of Gillsburg, died March 4, 2010, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, La.

Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home in McComb and continues Sunday at Gillsburg Baptist Church from 1 p.m. until services there at 2. The Rev. Alton Foster, the Rev. Chris Teasley and the Rev. Walt Gaston will officiate. Burial will be in Gillsburg Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Bean was born March 31, 1937, in Gillsburg, to Ed and Dalene Hughes Lawson.

She was a homemaker and was an active member of Gillsburg Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 45 years and served as vacation Bible school director. She also served as GA leader, was active in WMU, served on the hostess committee and was a member of the church choir. She was a member of the Sweet Spirit Singers and was chosen as the Enterprise-Journal’s 1998 Mother of the Year.

Mrs. Bean was very dedicated to her family, church and Amite School Center, where she worked as a Booster Club member.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Willie J. “Billy” Bean Sr.; brothers-in-law, John H. “Bubber” White and Edwin Lee Bean Sr.; and sister-in-law, Judy Lawson.Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Willie J. “Billy” Bean Jr. of Gillsburg, Barry and Roxanne Bean of Ridgeland and Tim Bean of Gillsburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Dan Brewer of Gillsburg and Robin and Kyle Kent of Mandeville, La.; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Max and Kay Lawson, and Paul Lawson, all of Gillsburg; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Sue White of McComb, Joan Lawson of Brookhaven, Burma and Walter Carpenter of Gillsburg and Mildred and Ray Miller of Line Creek; two sisters-in-law, Nellie Bean Hale of Gillsburg and Jean Haney and husband Seth of Lafayette, La.; seven grandchildren, Brooke Harden, Brittan Ann Harden, Shannon Bean, Brent Bean, Brandon Kent, Brennan Kent and Blair Kent; three great-grandchildren, Brayden, Braxden and Bryson Havard and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.Pallbearers will be Ed Bean, Brad Bean, Maxwell Lawson Jr., Walter Carpenter Jr. Michael Lawson, Toby Miller and Rusty Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Newman, Bob Matthew, Dr. Harry Frye, Hugh Ray Hughes, Donald Chase and Vernon Lee Carter.

The family wishes to thank the staff at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston and Dr. Ibrahim and Dr. Saux and his staff in Covington, La.

Memorials may be sent to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attention Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX, 75265-0309 or visit Komenmd.org.

To share sympathies, condolences and memories, go to Hartman-Sharkeyfuneralhome.com.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

A CERTAIN YOUNG man worked in a factory where heavy machinery rattled the entire building…

Not liking the jarring, he brought a rubber mat to the factory and stood on it.  The vibrations no longer bothered him as they once had.  However, after several days, someone stole his mat.  He responded by getting two pieces of rubber and nailing them to his heels.  He now had two little rubber mats that no one could steal and that went with him everywhere.  The name of the young man was O’Sullivan, the original inventor of rubber heels.

Like this young man, we as Christians have that which protects us against the jarring of the world.  It is called prayer, and it goes with us everywhere.  (Wade Webster, cf., Stephen R. Covey, Everyday Greatness, p. 220)

“Be anxious for nothing,

but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God;

and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,

will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7

Have a great day!

Anna Lee