Monday

“Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost

those who come to God through Him,

since He always lives to make intercession for them.”

~Hebrews 7:25, NKJV~

Pray for Theresa Flores as she has a transplant as Ochsner in New Orleans this morning.

Pray for Stanley Reland who has had a mild heart attack.

David Allen is much better. He’s even back on the internet! Don’t stop praying yet.

Joellon Reagan Godwin
(November 19, 1939 – October 17, 2009)

Joellon Reagan Godwin was born on November 19, 1939 and passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 69 and a resident of Kentwood.

Joellon is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Godwin, Kentwood; 5 daughters, Cathy G. Brooks & husband George, Kentwood, Judy Petty & husband, Dale, Jumpertown, MS, Monteen G. Castella & husband, Bennie Ray, Kentwood, Lisa G. Grice & husband, Tommy, Kentwood, and Kathy “Big Kathy” Godwin, Perry, FL; 3 sons, John A. Knight, Jr. & wife, Mary, Nettleton, MS, William “Billy” Godwin & wife, Sandra, Corinth, MS and William “Big Billy” Godwin, Brooksville, FL; 2 sisters, Sharon Stevens & husband, Tommy, Kentwood and Diane Stewart & husband, Don,Greensburg; 2 brothers, Rev. Chester Reagan & wife Dixie, Arkansas and Ronald Reagan & wife Gaya, Robert; grandchildren, Angela Miller, David Anthony, Laura McGuff, Ashley Bergeron, Benji Castella, Jennifer Castella, Rebel James, Jeremy Godwin, Justin Godwin, Felicia Godwin, Bennie Gilley, Jr., Amy, Brian, & Matthew; 25 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Benjamin & Ellie Hicks Reagan; a son, Steven Godwin; a sister, Mary Martinson; 2 brothers, Jerry Reagan and Chris Reagan; and a grandson, Ronald Hemphill.

Visitation will be at Kentwood Assembly of God on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. William Hyde officiating. Interment in the Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

Norma A. Gregot Day
(January 20, 1937 – October 17, 2009)

Died on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Earl K. Long Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA. She was born Jan. 20, 1937 to F. G. and Ruby Gregot. She was a native of Kentwood and resident of Zachary. Survived by son, Frederick C. Day and his wife, Michele, Omaha, NE; a sister Shirley G. Lane, Kentwood, LA.; and a niece. Preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Gloria Mae Gregot and her grandparents.

Troy Neal Taylor
(February 18, 1939 – October 18, 2009)

Died at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was a native of Little Rock, AR and a resident of Independence, LA. Age 80 years. He was a Retired 1st Sergeant of the U. S. Marine Corps and a Veteran of Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Alice Zamora Taylor, Independence; 2 sons, Troy Taylor and his wife, Chris, Gonzales and Terry Taylor, Tybee Island, GA; 3 grandchildren, Troy, Kelsey and Karin. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Delta Taylor; sister, Jo Ann Rogers; brother, John Taylor, Jr. Arrangements are incomplete at this time with McKneely Funeral Home, Amite.

Dr. Landrum Salley said he and his family still have many fine memories of Kentwood. They continue to serve the Lord in Nashville. Remember to thank God for their service in Kentwood and your memories of those sixteen years.

Adjust

A GOOD FRIEND of mine’s personal statement on Facebook says, “Don’t let your eyes adjust to the dark…”

He gives no explanation or elaboration, and for his friends who are unfamiliar with the Bible, the message probably makes no sense. When I first read it, I assumed it was some inside joke between him and another friend. But knowing the kind of person he is, it occurred to me that he was talking about spiritual, not physical, darkness. In fact, his words effectively summarize what Jesus said in Matthew 6:22-23.

God created our physical eyes to easily adjust to dark surroundings, but He never intended for our souls to adapt to the darkness of sin and its effects. To His dismay, however, too many of His children find spiritual darkness normal, and some even find it quite comfortable. Is this true of you or me? Have our spiritual eyes adjusted to darkness when:

Sin saturates the shows or movies we watch, the things we read, or the websites we visit?

We see others hurting or suffering and yet feel no compassion for them?

We misuse our mouths with bad language, gossip, harsh criticism, or other cruelty?

The world is often a dark place, and its shadows can easily creep into our lives and overwhelm us. But God’s light will always eliminate the darkness of sin and as His lights, we can even make this world a brighter place. “For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” ( Ephesians 5:8). Blaine Kelly

“The eye is the lamp of the body.

So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light,

but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness.

If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!”

Matthew 6:22-23 ESV

Posted by Mike Benson

Have a wonderful day and a great week!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Finally, brethren, pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,

just as it is with you.”

~2 Thessalonians 3:1

Please pray for Billy Wilkinson of Fluker. He has just been released from the hospital.

Sites to check this morning:

October 16, 2009

CANARY ISLANDS–For Canary Islands Muslims, love is missing ingredient. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31480

MAINE–ELECTION 09: Maine set for historic ‘gay marriage’ vote. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31481

WASHINGTON–LIFE DIGEST: 40 Days for Life sees lives saved. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31482

TENNESSEE–CP EMPHASIS: Concert tour promotes missions strategy. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31483

CANARY ISLANDS–Island’s restlessness is their challenge. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31484

CANARY ISLANDS–‘What’s a Bible?’ the girl asked. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31485

CANARY ISLANDS–Missionary’s prayer for Mahmouda. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31486

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Kelly Boggs): Guess who’s close-minded? http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31487

GEORGIA–FIRST-PERSON (Gerald Harris): A strong home front is essential. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31488

KOMpray

His first time at church

A young man left his country of Sri Lanka to earn money and help his family back home. Sri Lanka is a large island nation near India. It is one of the countries that was hit by the huge storm in 2004—the tsunami. Most of the people are Buddhist and don’t know Jesus as Savior.

This young man became a lifeguard at a resort then met some Christians. He went to their house church meeting—it was the first time he had ever been to church. The Christians found him a Bible and the JESUS film in his language.

Now we need to pray that he will want to watch the video and read God’s Word. Pray that he will learn that Jesus can provide for all his needs.

Prayer Requests from Missionary Kids

Please pray for my grandparents. My mom’s dad is sick with a lung disease called emphysema. My dad’s dad and his brother both just had surgery. My dad’s mom tore a muscle. My dogs: I miss them and they’re probably very sad. Thanks for your prayers. PRISCILA, age 12 (American peoples)

My people group is 90% muslin (Muslim). Every time I try to witness, they turn their head and walk away. So please pray for my family and I. ALISON, age 12 ½ (Southeast Asian peoples)

Please help people the people I know in my country to Believe Jesus. The culture can be dirty but it’s GREAT. Please help me know more about you too. Jacob, age 8 (Northern African and Middle Eastern peoples)

There is a girl in my class that is coming to youth group please pray that she will come to know the Lord and learn more about Him and His Word. Thank God for her coming to youth. There is a boy in my class that I have been trying to get to come to youth but he always has excuses. Please pray that he will come and know Him and learn more about Him. MEREDITH, age 13 (Sub-Saharan African peoples)

Please help my family have a safe trip on Saturday to a new place. AN, age 6 (Southeast Asian peoples)

I go to a boarding school in one country and my parents are in another country. So please pray that I’ll keep my focus on God only and also help my parents somehow. STEPHEN, age 15 (East Asian peoples)

KneEmail

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

Mike Benson, Editor

I’VE NEVER READ the sotry of a great man without finding that at one time or another in that man’s life he went through days of hurt, and it was the molding influence of the hurt that made the man what he was…

It’s a great principle for life, it’s the heart of a champion. Bob Richards, “The

Heart of a Champion,” 42

“Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.”

James 1:3

Thank-you to those who have shown concern for my family during in the recent weeks. That means so much to all of us!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Continue earnestly in prayer,

being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.”

~Colossians 4:2~

Please add Mrs. Maxine Turner to your prayer list. She is hospitalized at North Oaks. As you pray for her, please remember to add her family, especially her sister, Frances Strickland. I know your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Continue to pray for David Allen. Pray for his lungs to improve today. Also, pray for his family, especially Fannie, the children, and his parents. The family is very thankful to know you are praying.

Pray for those who are undergoing tests and/or treatment for various problems.

Continue to pray for my family as we are in the midst of numerous appointments for my parents and continual monitoring of my mother. I’m thankful for the progress that has been made and the assistance from my sisters. It’s a real blessing that we all live in this area. Keep us in your prayers.

Caring Bridge sites

Eddie Jean Hodges
(March 29, 1926 – October 11, 2009)

Died at 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home in Kentwood, LA. Age 83 years.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. More information will be added when available.

McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Shortfall stirs quick response; 25 more missionaries able to go overseas

http://www.imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=8115&LanguageID=1709&cid=imbel

I know of one area church that took on the challenge of sending one of this missionary units above and beyond their usual mission offering. One Sunday they collected more than enough to meet the needs for an entire year. That’s what missions is about! Those who cannot/do not go can support others through prayer and giving.

KneEmail

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

Mike Benson, Editor

BOOKSTORE SHELVES ARE full of books on marriage, many of them describing the reasons marriages fail…

Such books are usually written by therapists, who spend their time working with clients whose marriages are experiencing meltdown. A great deal can obviously be learned from marital pathology. We need to know why marriages fail. But the absence of death doesn’t mean the presence of health. Many marriages are sick but never die in divorce or separation. So the most important question is why some marriages thrive and enjoy vigorous good health. Models of succes are priceless in a world filled with failures. That’s why Ephesians 5 helps us, by illuminating three essential qualities of a thriving marriage: sacrifice, intimacy, and Christ. Gary Inrig

“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”’ This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” Ephesians 5:21-33

I’m thankful for models of long-time, Christ centered marriages. What a blessing these folks have been on my life!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18~

Sherry called last night to report David Allen is being treated for double viral pneumonia. Plans are to keep him less sedated. Eli, his son, posted on David’s facebook page, Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

Please continue to pray for Ronnie Hayden as he recovers from surgery at North Oaks.

Caring Bridge Sites

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/calliecole

http://www.caringbridge.org/visitadriunnacavanagh

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

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/coltonfrazier

Baptist Press

October 13, 2009

PHILIPPINES–Manila relief teams ‘git busy, git ‘er done’.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31450

TENNESSEE–Pew study aligns with previous data to fix Muslim population at about 1 in 4 persons globally.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31451

WASHINGTON–Sen. panel OKs abortion-funding health care bill.
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31456

CALIFORNIA–Calif. schools to learn about, honor gay pioneer.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31452

VIRGINIA–25 more missionaries to go overseas.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31453

TENNESSEE–CP EMPHASIS: Profiles of passion for cooperation.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31454

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Keith Manuel): Introduce Jesus at your fall festival.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31455

KneEmail

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

Mike Benson, Editor

“IT IS MOST likely that in the Apostolic age when there was but ‘one Lord, one faith, and one baptism,’ and no differing denominations existed, that baptism of a convert by that very act constituted him a member of the church, and at once endowed him with all the rights and privileges of full membership…

In that sense, ‘baptism was the door into the church.’ Now it is different…” (Edward T. Hiscox, The Standard Manual For Baptist Churches, Published by The American Baptist Publication Society, 1890, p. 14).

Kind questions:

. Why is it different today? Should it be different?

. Why do we have so many different churches today, when it is freely admitted that there was only one system of faith (cf. Ephesians 4:5) in the Apostolic age? (Denominationalism, by its own admission is composed of thousands of religious groups, often wearing different man-made names, teaching conflicting religious doctrines, and endorsing contradictory practices).

. Since Jesus prayed for unity and oneness (cf. John 17:20-21), how can we justify religious division today?

. How did Paul respond on those occasions when weak and immature brethren in the first century attempted to denominate and fracture themselves (1 Corinthians 1:11-13; cf. 3:1ff)?

. How many churches did Jesus promise to build (Matthew 16:18)?

. Since Christ is the bridegroom and the church is His bride, how can He be married to thousands of different churches and not be guilty of polygamy? Did Jesus endorse “one man for one woman for life” (cf. Matthew 19), yet practice “one Man for thousands of women” Himself?

. Since a bride wears the name of her bridegroom, why would anyone wish to wear any name other than that of Christ’s?

. How many approved denominations can you read about in the New Testament?

. Did the apostles, who were guided into all truth (John 16:13), ever encourage men to join the church of their choice (Galatians 3:27; cf. Acts 2)?

Consider the words of John Wesley, noted Methodist leader of long ago. He wrote, “Would to God that all party names and unscriptural phrases and forms which have divided the Christian world were forgotten: and that we might all agree to sit down together as humble, loving disciples at the feet of a common Master, to hear His word, imbibe His Spirit, and transcribe His life in our Own” (Wesley’s Notes on the New Testament, p. 7).

“Now I plead with you, brethren,

by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

that you all speak the same thing,

and that there be no divisions among you,

but that you be perfectly joined together

in the same mind and in the same judgment.”

1 Corinthians 1:10

Tuesday

“Then Jesus said to him,

‘Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.’

At once the man was cured;

he picked up his mat and walked.”

~John 5:8–9 NIV~

No update on David Allen yet this morning. I’ll post later.

Caring Bridge Sites:

Baptist Press

October 12, 2009

WASHINGTON–Chinese church attacked; pastor, members held.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31439

WASHINGTON–Tiananmen Square hero honored on Capitol Hill.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31440

WASHINGTON–Obama pledges ‘unwavering’ support to gay causes, community.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31441

DALLAS–Land: Nobel committee still playing politics.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31442

TEXAS–CP EMPHASIS: Joy fuels church’s missions efforts.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31443

TENNESSEE–Unite around Gospel essentials, Dockery urges.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31444

TENNESSEE–Forge new identity, Mohler urges young Southern Baptists.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31445

TENNESSEE–Akin: SBC future hinges on change.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31446

TENNESSEE–Future of denominations, SBC in focus at Oct. 6-9 gathering.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31447

TENNESSEE–FIRST-PERSON (Rebecca Powell): Reaching the heart of your tween daughter.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31448

OREGON–FIRST-PERSON (John Lipton): How the Cooperative Program impacted me.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31449

Spirit

DR. PEDRO ARA Sarria perfected a technique for preserving the body and applied it to Argentina’s Eva Peron…

The embalmed body was kept intact but, for political reasons, was moved from place to place. It went from his laboratory in Buenos Aries to a military camp, to a dusty storeroom in Bonn, Germany, to a secret grave in Milan, Italy, to an attic in Madrid, back to a chapel in Argentina, and finally to a family tomb.

What happens to our bodies after we die may not be very important. What happens to the spirit is very important. Whether our bodies are buried, cremated, lost in an explosion, or buried at sea, it makes no difference. The real concern is that the soul be at home with God.

“And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt” ( Daniel 12:2).

Posted by Mike Benson

Pray for the many people around us who are grieving or dealing with serious illnesses. More important than that, pray for those who are lost – that they will find the way!

Anna Lee

Monday

“All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the Lord,

and all the families of the nations shall worship before You,

for the kingdom is the Lord’s,

and He rules over the nations.”

~Psalm 22:27-28~

John Timothy Speed and his mom, Brooke, are scheduled to go home today. Please continue to pray or them.

Krissy Smith, daughter of Bro. Danny and “Miss” Cathy, was hospitalized in Baton Rouge at the end of last week because of asthma. Let’s pray she is better now and continues to improve.

Pam Kliesch’s mother passed away yesterday. I don’t know any details, but you can pray for Pam and her family.

Caring Bridge Sites

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/calliecole

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

An obituary for Roger Coon is not available yet. I’ll post one later.

Weary

THE WORST DEFEAT in a college football game came on October 7, 1916, when Georgia Tech played Cumberland College of Tennessee…

The final score was 222 to 0. The much smaller Cumberland players were mauled.

Cumberland had discontinued its football program before the season, but was not permitted to cancel its game against the Engineers. The fact that Cumberland’s baseball team had crushed Georgia Tech earlier that year 22-0 (amidst allegations that Cumberland used professional players) probably accounted for Georgia Tech coach John Heisman’s running up the score on the bulldogs.

Cumberland received the opening kickoff and failed to make a first down. After a punt, the Engineers scored on their first play. Cumberland then fumbled on their next play from scrimmage, and a Tech player returned it for another touchdown. The Bulldogs fumbled again the next time they had the ball, and Tech took two plays to score its third touchdown. Cumberland lost nine yard on its next possession, then gave up a fourth touchdown two plays later.

The Engineerss led 63-0 after the first quarter and 126-0 at halftime. Tech added 54 more points in the third quarter and 42 in the final period. Cumberland’s longest play during the game was a 10-yard pass (on 4th and 22). Tech scored on every one of its drives.

Sometimes our situation seems hopeless. We’ve dropped the ball and we don’t feel like picking it up again and running with it. We’ve been knocked down time and time again, and we just want to quit the game. But what we feel like doing and what we should do are two different things.

“Let us not become weary in doing good,

for at the proper time we will reap a harvest

if we do not give up.”

Galatians 6:9 NIV

Posted by Mike Benson at October 7, 2009

Have a great day! Let me know if you have any praises, updates, or requests you would like to share. We would love to pray with/for you.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;

with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness

to all generations.”

~Psalm 89:1~

Caring Bridge:

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

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

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/calliecole

HOW TO GIVE ADVICE

The wife was busy frying eggs, when her husband came home. He walked into the kitchen and immediately started yelling. “CAREFUL!!! CAREFUL! MORE OIL! TURN THEM! TURN THEM NOW! WE NEED MORE OIL! THEY ARE GOING TO STICK! CAREFUL! CAREFUL! TURN THEM! TURN THEM!!! HURRY UP! ARE YOU CRAZY! THE OIL IS GOING TO SPILL! USE MORE SALT! THE SALT!!”

The wife was very upset, “What is wrong with you? Why are you yelling like this? Do you think I don’t know how to fry an egg?”

The husband calmly replied, “I just wanted you to know what it’s like for me when I am driving the car and you’re sitting next to me.”

Without making specific judgments about wives giving advice to their husbands while driving (or about husbands giving advice to their wives while cooking!), let me simply say that we all need to be conscious of how we give advice to others. The author of the book of Proverbs has much to say on the subject. In fact, the words “tongue”, “mouth”, “lips” and “words” are mentioned in Proverbs almost 150 times!

Consider these words of advice about giving advice:

Know all the facts before you give advice – “He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.” (Prov. 18:13)

Give advice in a calm manner – “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Prov. 15:1)

Be careful about giving unsolicited advice – “In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.” (Prov. 10:19)

But when advice is needed, be prepared to give godly advice – “The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.” (Prov. 15:28)

Above all, give advice out of a sincere love for your friend – “Open rebuke is better than love carefully concealed. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” (Prov. 27:5-6)

When you give advice, may it be “a word fitly spoken” (Prov. 25:11) because “a word spoken in due season, how good it is!” (Prov. 15:23)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

KOMpray

October 9, 2009

“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~

Two aren’t enough

Riding an hour on muddy, pothole-filled roads—that’s how you get to the Maninka village in western Africa. Two families just got back after visiting family in the United States for nine months. The family members are tired, but they are VERY excited to see their Maninka friends. The villagers greet everyone enthusiastically. They are so happy that God has brought them back.

The families will travel all over the country of Guinea and visit as many Maninka villages as they can. But still, two families aren’t enough. They can’t reach everyone. It is important to have helpers who will go and share the love of Jesus. Please pray for volunteers from conventions and churches in the U.S. who can go and help tell the Maninka people about Jesus.

Prayer Requests from Missionary Kids

Pray for my family and pray for our friends. Please pray for the people in our village to accept Jesus. MICAH, age 7 (American peoples)

Please pray for a stronger and healthier bond between God and me. I want to develop a good understanding of God and how He works. I also wish to listen more and be able to understand what He wants me to do. J.L, age 13 (East Asian Peoples)

Please pray for our family as we are trying to decide where to go next. CALEB, age 12 (Sub-Saharan African peoples)

Please help the African people become Christian. Lance, age 10 (Northern African and Middle Eastern peoples)

I need prayer for my family. My grandparents are having a hard time right now. My great-grandmother lives with them and is having plenty of health issues. My grandmother is having medical issues of her own, so she doesn’t have much energy to help with my great-grandmother. MG, age 13 (Central Asian peoples)

I pray that my friend will have a safe trip to China. I also pray that I have a fun time in America. STEPHEN, age 6 (Southeast Asian peoples)
HOW TO GIVE ADVICE

The wife was very upset, “What is wrong with you? Why are you yelling like this? Do you think I don’t know how to fry an egg?”

The husband calmly replied, “I just wanted you to know what it’s like for me when I am driving the car and you’re sitting next to me.”

Consider these words of advice about giving advice:

Know all the facts before you give advice – “He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.” (Prov. 18:13)

Give advice in a calm manner – “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Prov. 15:1)

Be careful about giving unsolicited advice – “In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.” (Prov. 10:19)

But when advice is needed, be prepared to give godly advice – “The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.” (Prov. 15:28)

When you give advice, may it be “a word fitly spoken” (Prov. 25:11) because “a word spoken in due season, how good it is!” (Prov. 15:23)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“It is better to win control over yourself

than over whole cities.”

~Proverbs 16:32 TEV~

Mr. Cete Dillon is improving greatly! Thank God for this progres.

The Robert Ricks of Arcola is a former classmate of David’s. Robert has cancer and will going to M.D. Anderson Monday. Prayers will be appreciated as his treatment is determined and carried through.

Caring Bridge Sites:

Baptist Press
October 9, 2009

TENNESSEE–Hispanics hold high view of education.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31429

WASHINGTON–Dominican Republic protects unborn.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31430

TENNESSEE–INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: Iranian women refuse order to deny Christ.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31431

WASHINGTON–Half in poll say homosexuality ‘morally wrong’.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31432

TENNESSEE–Nobel prize stirs comments on nukes, abortion.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31433

IRAN–Reaching into Iran with the Gospel.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31434

IRAN–Iranian ponders Islam, Christianity.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31435

TENNESSEE–CP EMPHASIS: Profiles of passion for cooperation.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31436

TENNESSEE–FIRST-PERSON (Bob Rodgers): 1 percent isn’t much, or is it?
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31437

TENNESSEE–FIRST-PERSON (Richard Land): The cries of the poor.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31438

What do you think of this devotional?

KneEmail

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

Mike Benson, Editor

IN THE FIRST century we see undenominational Christianity at work before it had been adulterated, corrupted, and perverted by the traditions and innovations of men…

It was a way of life so meaningful and powerful that it eventually conquered the Roman empire.

It was a transforming power over men, communities and nations (Acts 17:6, 19-23). Undenominational Christianity was sufficient then as well as now. Denominationalism is not only unauthorized, but it is unnecessary because Christianity flourished in the first century without it.

The average religious man would be perplexed if by some miracle he could be sent back twenty centuries amidst the early church and observe her work, worship, simplicity, fervor and rapid growth without any ecclesiastical or denominational trappings. We read of congregations of believers, but no Congregationalists. We read of penitent, baptized believers, but no Baptists. We read of presbyters, or elders, who led each congregation, but no Presbyterians. We read of method and order in worship, but no Methodists. We read of bishops, Greek episkopos, who oversaw the church, but no Episcopalians. We read of men trembling at the spoken word, but no Quakers. We read of men all sharing the blessings of Pentecost, but no Pentecostals. We read of brethren united in Christ, but no United Brethren.

“Greet one another with a holy kiss.

The churches of Christ greet you.”

Romans 16:16

Kevin L. Bush
(April 4, 1967 – October 7, 2009)

Kevin L. Bush was born April 4, 1967 and passed away at 7:40 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at his residence. He was 42, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Tickfaw.He is survived by his mother, Ivy Pearl Warden Bush, Pearl River; a lifetime companion, Stacie Arabie, Tickfaw; 2 daughters, Felicia Arabie and Felicity Arabie both of Tickfaw; a son, Kevin L. Bush, Jr., Tickfaw; a grandson, Landin Arabie, Tickfaw; a sister, Tammy Bush Chaisson and husband, Leonard, Sr., Mandeville; a niece, Brittany Chaisson, Mandeville; a nephew, Leonard Chaisson, Jr., Mandeville, many aunts, uncles and extended family.

Preceded in death by his father, Lester Lee Bush.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, October 12, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 2:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bro, Benton “Ben” Darron officiating. Interment in Our Lady of Pompeii Cemetery, Tickfaw.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55 & Hwy. 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Bond Eye Clinic.

Thank God for the gift of this day. Use your gift well.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Be anxious for nothing,

but in everything by prayer and supplication,

with thanksgiving

, let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6~

Pray for Fay Faller. She’s seeing a doctor about her arm today. Pray for good advice.

Pray for Dana Bales Graham and her family as Dana has a tumor removed today.

We haven’t heard from Braden yet. Pray the arm is fine, the antibiotic is working, and the lungs are clearing.

Callie Cole:

Good afternoon,

This is Frances. I have time for a very quick update. Callie is off the ventilator! She seems to be tolerating and doing well. Also, her eyes are wide open. She remains unconscious and in a coma but she is improving. I anticipate what the medical field calls “neurological storming”. So, keep praying. This is our chance to demonstrate our faithfulness and just how much we love Him. Remember, in good times or bad times we will praise Him!

God bless you,
Frances

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 3:14 PM, CDT

Quick update on Sophronia (my nickname for Callie; long story). At the 12 o’clock visit they had removed the ventilator and Callie was breathing very well on her own. She is still on 30% oxygen but other than that the respiration looks good. She was sound asleep during the visitation and we could not rouse her, however the nurse on duty stated that Callie had opened her eyes wide open this morning but was non-responsive. We would really like to see this for ourselves but we will have to take the nurses word for it for now. Either way conscious or unconscious, eyes open has to be a good sign. Thank you Lord and thanks to all of you who continue to lift her up to the Most High.

Tom

Baptist Press

October 7, 2009

WASHINGTON–Despite cash mismatch, Wash. Ref. 71 race tight.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31409

COLORADO–NAMB trustees tap Frank Page as VP of evangelization.
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31408

GEORGIA–Ga. exec: SBC needs NAMB, Cooperative Program.
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31410

VIRGINIA–IMB search committee seeks recommendations.
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31411

TENNESSEE–Pastors polled on churches’ evangelism.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31412

TENNESSEE–CP EMPHASIS: Profiles of passion for cooperation.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31413

NORTH DAKOTA–CP EMPHASIS (FIRST-PERSON — Durward Garrett) Far more than a budget item.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31414

TEXAS–FIRST-PERSON (Mike Goeke): A challenge to the conservative church.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31415

KneEmail

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

Mike Benson, Editor

THE WORST DEFEAT in a college football game came on October 7, 1916, when Georgia Tech played Cumberland College of Tennessee…

The final score was 222 to 0. The much smaller Cumberland players were mauled.

“Let us not become weary in doing good,

for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Galatians 6:9 NIV

God loves us and walks along with us step-by-step. Sometimes, he is there as a friend. Other times as a guide. He is an encourager some days. Other days, he supports us and holds us up when we cannot keep going. I’m so thankful he’s been there for me in all those capacities lately. I depended on Him. He did not let me down lately and never has! What a friend!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Let God transform you into a new person

by changing the way you think.”

~Romans 12:2 NLT~

From Lisa Westoreland

PLESE PRAY FOR A LITTLE GIRL LARKIN DORRIS,SHE HAS A CANCEROUS TUMOR THAT WAS RECENTLY FOUND.HER BRAIN SURGERY WILL BE TOMMORROW AFTERNOON AT 4PM.THE FAMILY IS SO UPSET,ABOUT THIS SITUATION.THEY BROUGHT HER TO THE DOCTOR THINKING SHE HAD SWINE FLU AND FOUND OUT SHE HAS A TUMOR.WE NEED ALL YOUR PRAYERS AND THANK YOU

My fammily:

Braden Alford will have surgery on his broken arm this morning.

We will have “staffing” today at 4 P.M. to learn what the professions think of the medication changes, walking, etc.

Callie Cole

Dear Family and Friends,

No new news on Ms. Callie. She has been moved to room 5, 4th floor, NSICU. She is continuing to move her extremities and eyes. She is doing good.

No news from the Shepard Center. Make this an item for prayer. If it is supposed to happen, I know it will.

Today is day 26. I am holding on to God’s promises in scripture and to the fact that nothing comes to me except from the Father. So that means, this circumstance went to the Father trickled down to me and has a great purpose for me and my family. I want badly to get it!

Some have made the comment that I am their hero. I know this statement was meant as a compliment but I dont want that title. I will disappoint you. The Lord, on the other hand, will never leave you or forsake you. There is your Hero.

Give Him all the honor, glory and praise. Sing to Him a new song. Know that where faith blooms, miracles happen. Im waiting on that miracle. My faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ, is all I have to hang on to. There is nothing else. Please put your faith in the Lord and not man. See the miracle.

Love,
Frances

Continue to pray for others. I’ll name a few:

Bea Houeye
Cete Dillon
Frances Gay
Cliff and Lauree Titus
Carol Jean Conerly
Bob and Parmys Stegall
Jimmy Williams (surgery today)

Curtis Eugene “Jack” Blalock
(September 12, 1921 – October 5, 2009)

U.S. Veteran Died at 3:40PM on Monday, October 5, 2009 at his residence in Loranger, LA. He was a native of Alexandria, LA. Age 88 years. He was a retired Ag teacher of 40 years at Loranger High School, a U. S. Army veteran of WWII, coached Little League baseball for many years, was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ, Loranger American Legion, and past member of Loranger Puritian Club. Mr. Blalock won numerous medals from Senior Olympics. He was Future Farmers of America advisor and avid hunter. He played football, ran track, and played baseball at Southeastern Louisiana University. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday and at Oak Grove Church of Christ, Independence, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10:30 a.m., Thursday. Services conducted by Bro. Dale Ziebarth. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger, LA.Survived by wife of 61 years, Vertale Hayden Blalock, Loranger, 2 brothers, Leon Blalock, Alexandria and Charlie Blalock, Alexandria, 2 sisters, Francis McCain, Chicago, IL and Essie Marie Smith, Alexandria, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, father and mother, James Marion Blalock and Mary Essie Stewart Blalock, brother, James Marion Blalock, Jr., 2 sisters, Maude Jones and Elizabeth Moreaux.

KneEmail

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

Mike Benson, Editor

WE DON’T ORDINARILY think of ears as beautiful parts of the body…

They never get featured on the covers of magazines. There are not many songs or poems about ears. No one seems to compliment them. When did anyone come to you and say, “Nice set of ears you’ve got!” In fact, ears take lots of abuse. They get twisted by parents, punctured by metal shafts, invaded by gnats, clogged by wax, burned by the sun, frozen by the cold, and assaulted by a variety of loud noises. Some even get nibbled on now and then.

The truth is that ears are the marvelous creation of God. They are beautiful and the ability to hear is one of God’s most precious gifts. Lindsey Garmon

“He who answers a matter before he hears it,

it is folly and shame to him.”

Proverbs 18:13

. “The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,

and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”

Proverbs 18:15

. “So then, my beloved brethren,

let every man be swift to hear,

slow to speak,

slow to wrath.”

James 1:19

“He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”

Matthew 11:15

Have a blessed day. Know you are blessed!

Anna Lee