Category: Family

Monday

As for me,

I vow that I will not sin against the LORD

by ceasing to pray for you.” 

~1 Samuel 12:23a~

New Photo

Jason made the photo at the top of my page from his kayak in Georgia at sunrise Friday morning.  I hope you enjoy it.  Thank-you, God, for that beautiful sunrise and your faithfulness.

Mrs. Riley

Karen Miller is with her mom at home in Alabama.  Pray for them as Mrs. Riley regains strength following her surgery.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie is weak and not very responsive.  She has moved from home to Hood’s to La. Heart Hospital.  Pray for her and for her family.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

Tuesday, March 24th

The Cafe in Kentwood – Private room

11:00 A.M.

Celebrating those with March Birthdays

Our Daily Bread – “Gentle Breeze”

http://odb.org/

I think this adds to out Sunday School lesson from yesterday and lets us know a few encouraging works can really make a difference in a life.

Hymn of the Day – “Heavenly Sunlight”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/e/heavenly.htm

I enjoyed singing this at church last night.  I hope it sticks in my head and heart all week.

I’m looking forward to an amazing week of “sunlight” and opportunities.  I hope you are too. Anna Lee

Monday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.”

~1 Timothy 2:8~

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Bobby Simpson

Surgery this morning at North Oaks

Say some prayers for him and for Betty.

Associational WMU Meeting

There is an associational WMU meeting at 10:00 this morning at Montpelier Baptist Church. There will be a study of North American Missions for the Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer.  I didn’t learn of the meeting until 9:20 last night.  Go if you can.  Take a covered dish for lunch if you are interested.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/weekofprayer/

To be up-to date, you will need to study day two days today.

Sunday – http://www.anniearmstrong.com/scottblanchard/

Monday -http://www.anniearmstrong.com/aratorosian/

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Instant Gratification”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Near to the Heart of God”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neartoth.htm

  • I heard this on television yesterday.  It was beautiful!
  • This was my grandmother’s, Jennie Wilkinson Draughon, favorite hymn.

Watch out for the major temperature change today.  Dress accordingly if you are getting out and about.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I pray that your participation in the faith

may become effective through

knowing every good thing that is in us

for the glory of Christ.”

~Philemon 1:6~

 

Olivia Widas

Olivia is anemic, has strep, and some other issues that will be addressed in order to return her good health.  Pray for her and her parents as they go through this process.

“Young Ladies’ Birthday Party

The gathering yesterday was lovely topped with some delicious food and even greater fellowship.  I’m already looking forward to March  25th!

BCM Lunch at SLU

Thanks to all who prepared food for us to serve to the students and staff at Southeastern today.  May the idea of a free meal bring some new individuals to the building and eventually to the fold!

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Power of Love”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Our Best”

http://odb.org/

Take some time to read the words, sing the words, or just hum the melody today.  May this song be an inspiration to you today as it has been for me many times.

May today be a “spiritual day-to-remember” for each of us.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,

for by this some have entertained angels

without knowing it.”

~Hebrews 13:2, NASB~

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

“Miss” Ferrie Gene is hospitalized again.  Please continue to pray for her.

Olivia Widas

This young girl had a seizure today and school and again at home later.  Pray for her as her family continues to get her checked out tomorrow.  Olivia is the granddaughter of my cousin, Rick.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie had her surgery yesterday at Lacombe.  It was involved, but Dr. Breaux was able to successfully accomplish everything necessary.  Keep Susie in your prayers as she goes through the recovery process.

Fornie Mae James Schum (my brother-9n-law’s aunt in Ponchatoula)

March 14, 1935 – February 24, 2014

http://hmckneely.funeralplan2.com/obituaries.aspx?turl=http://hosting-24628.tributes.com/obituary/show/Fornie-Mae-James-Schum-100297917

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Lie Down”

http://odb.org/

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

 Hymn of the Day – “Leave it There”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/e/leaveitt.htm

Calling all “young” ladies.  We will celebrate February birthdays  at The Cafe at 11:00 today.  I hope you can be there.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“In an acceptable time I have heard You,

and in the day of salvation I have helped You.

In the time of my favor I will answer you,

and in the day of salvation I will help you.”

~Isaiah 49:8a~

 

Mrs. Yvonne Birch

Yvonne got tripped by a dog and broke her leg Monday.  Just as she was getting close to getting past her back surgery, she is bummed up again.  Pray for her as she goes through this latest health issue.

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon

Ferrie Gene got home from the hospital, for the second time, Monday.  She is still full of energy, but is limited in what she should be doing.  Pray for her to be patient as she gives herself time to heal.

Mr. Wayne Criswell (by Mary Criswell)

We got home about 5:30 and Wayne’s surgery went fine! We got caught in
the traffic mess on I-12 and took almost 2 hours to get back to
Hammond! One step closer to licking this thing!
His first Chemo will be Friday morning! Keep us in your prayers!!

Mr. John Orr (Texas)

John is at home in Sulphur Springs, Texas again.  Keep praying.

Mr. Bobby Simpson

Pray for Bobby and Betty as they prepare for his surgery 3-3-14 at North Oaks. Thankfully, he will only be given a local anesthetic.  Pray the surgery will be effective and not need to be repeated.

Mrs. Peggy Berberette

Peggy Berberette, 60, of Magnolia, MS, went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2014, surrounded by her family at her residence in Magnolia after her battle with cancer. Visitation is Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Fernwood Baptist Church and continue on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM at Fernwood Baptist Church in Fernwood. Graveside service will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Bro. Eddie Hilburn and Bro. Ed Stewart will officiate the services. Catchings Funeral Home (McComb location) is handling the arrangements.

Pallbearers are Charley Johnson, Eric Johnson, Josh Berberette, Jacob Fisher, Ladd Turner, and Brian Berberette.

Mrs. Berberette was born December 20, 1953, in McComb, MS to E. C. and Mary Nell King McDaniel. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Faith Assembly of God. She worked at Kellwood during the early years of her marriage and ,after the birth of her third child, she dedicated her life to raising her family. She loved to fish in the Mississippi River and at Percy Quin State Park. She loved to be outside and was an avid gardener. She shared her love of nature with all of her children and grandchildren. She was also very skilled at crocheting (having crocheted many blankets for her children and grandchildren) and writing poetry. She won a certificate of excellence for one of her poems. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents, E. C. and Mary Nell King McDaniel; brother, Wayne McDaniel; and a niece, Amber Johnson.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Paul Berberette; daughters, Christy Berberette Turner and husband Ladd of Kentwood, LA, and Courtney Berberette of Fernwood, MS; son, Craig Berberette and wife Nickie of Kentwood, LA; sister, Elaine McDaniel Johnson and husband Danny of Magnolia, MS; brothers, Claude King and wife Rita of Magnolia, MS, and Henry McDaniel and wife Gayle of Magnolia, MS; grandchildren, Josh Berberette, Dakota Fisher, Chloe Berberette, Raven Fisher, Jacob Fisher and Alayna Braden; two special friends, Diana Lacayo and Martha Knippers; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

 Susie Daniel Dickinson

There will be a service for her at 1 P.M. today at FBC, Woodlands in the Houston. area.   I’m working on an obituary.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Covering Sinkholes”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories about Families – “The Wooden Bowl”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-wooden-bowl/

Hymn of the Day – “Nearer, My God, to Thee”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-wooden-bowl/

Disciple Now Weekend

FBC, Kentwood will host a Disciple Now Weekend this weekend.  Youth from a number of area churches will participate.  Pray for the youth, the leaders, host families, and others involved in cooking or other preparations.

Ladies’ Bible Study

We will begin a series of lessons based on clips from “Bonanza”.  You are welcome to join us Friday mornings at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood.

Third Thursday

Our monthly gathering at the cabin will be tomorrow at 6:30.  You are welcome to join us.  Come and be blessed.

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6~

 

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon

She will have a procedure this morning at 7:00 to drain some of the fluid from around her heart and lungs.  Please take time to pray for her.

Shay Collette 

Shay is still in Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  She’s had five surgeries and is beginning skin grafts.  She is able to move her fingers which is a good sign.  Please continue to pray for this 13 year old.

Brandi and Rafe Cutrer

Please continue to pray for Brandi and Rafe as they travel back and forth to Covington for his treatments.  Rafe is now able to sit, unassisted, for short periods of time.

Carol New 

Carol had a fall last weekend.  Thank God she did not break any bones, but only has bumps and bruises.

Jimmy Schwartz

Pray for Jimmy.  He hasn’t had to be given blood lately.  Pray for him to keep active.

Ray Blackwell

Ray got a good report yesterday.  Thank God for the progress he has made in a relatively short period of time.

Rev. Tommy Hicks

Bro. Tommy is doing much better following his back surgery.  Pray he continues to improve.

Mrs. Martha Traylor

“Miss” Martha is now in Kentwood Manor for a short period of continued treatment.  As you pray for her, please pray for her children.

Mrs. Ivy Jean Womack

She has been undergoing some tests.  Pray for doctors as they evaluate the tests and suggest treatment.

Mrs. Peggy Berberette (Ladd Turner’s mother-in-law)

Please continue to pray for her as she continues her battle with cancer.

Sylvia Jackson (sister of Gayle Owens)

Susie is in ICU at North Oaks.  Prayers are requested by her family.

Ms. Ann McKee (wife of Paul who works for George Bales)

Ms. Ann passed away Wednesday afternoon at Kentwood Manor.  Please pray for her family.

Glenn McMillan’s Memorial Service

If you wish to provide some food for the family meal, please get it to New Zion Baptist Church by 2:30 Saturday.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Reputation or Character?”

http://odb.org/

Involvement Encouraged by Billy Graham Evangelistic Emphasis

http://links.mkt1529.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NDUwOTM5OTIS1&r=NzQ1Mjk5MjcyODAS1&j=MzgxNzEzODI2S0&mt=1&rt=0Inspiring Stories –

“Kiss Someone before You Go”

http://academictips.org/blogs/kiss-someone-before-you-go/

Hymn of the Day – “O Happy Day”

http://www.poemhunter.com/song/o-happy-day/

I trust you are able to sing this song.  If Jesus has not “washed your sins away”, please go to someone who can guide you in that decision.  You will be eternally thankful you made that decision.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Bible Study

We will meet as usual Friday morning at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood.  You are welcome to join us.  No homework!  No embarrassment!  Come watch and listen.

Have a great day!  Do something special to help someone else to have a great day too!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“We grow up like flowers and then dry up and die.  

We are like a passing shadow that does not last.”

~Job 14:2, NCV~

Susan Rimes

Susan got a good report, “Come back in six months”.  Thank God she is so much better and not in the constant pain that bothered her so long.

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

“Miss” Ferrie Gene’s surgery was a success, but that doesn’t mean her first night following surgery was without pain.  Pray for her to show steady improvement until she is better than she was before surgery.

Savana Allen

Savana got a good report from the doctor today.  Thank God with Savana and her family.

Gretchen Simpson

Gretchen has a small fracture in her elbow and will not be able to use that arm for a couple of weeks.  Join Gretchen and her family in thanking God that her break was not a major problem.

Numerous deaths, wakes, and funerals

I don’t think I have ever known of a greater number of deaths than we have had in our area in the last few weeks.

Ernie “Allen” Hyde 

(January 29, 1968 – January 24, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2396637&fh_id=10545

Mona Jean Nunnery McCandlish
(August 22, 1943 – January 30, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2396669&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press 

 BPNews.net

I’ve already picked out a few of these stories to read after I get this posted.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Heard by God”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Stories – “That Little Girl”

http://academictips.org/blogs/that-little-girl/

I enjoyed the story and can see how it can inspire others, but I would hope the write realized she was “blessed”, no simply “lucky”.

Hymn of the Day – “Trusting Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trusting.htm

We have had many deaths in our community and some in my family.  When our days are difficult, it is wonderful to be able to trust Jesus and let Him handle everything.  Enjoy the simple words and sweet melody of this song.

Reminder – The “Young” Ladies Birthday Party for January had to be postponed.  We will meet at Nyla’s Tuesday at 11:00 to celebrate the January birthdays.

We have a date!  Jennie and her family will “cross the pond” July 11th.  It will be so good to have them stateside, even if not in our state, for a whole year.  I’m marking my calendar and counting the days!

I hope you have a blessed day today and that you are a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“And my God will supply all your needs

according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians4:19, HCSB~

 

Suzie Daniel Dickerson, formerly of Amite

Please add Suzie Daniel Dickerson, who grew up in Amite, to your prayer list.  She had surgery, but is not yet well enough to begin the urgently needed chemotherapy.  Pray for her family as they pray for her.

Fluker Dees Family

The Earl Dees family of Fluker lost their oldest daughter Penny about 2:00 this morning.  Penny  has fought a hard fight.  Her family, especially Trudy, has been so faithful to help her during her struggles.  Pray for the family, especially Mr. Earl and “Miss” Marilyn.

Sharla Tolleson Hodges

Services for my cousin, Sharla, will be tomorrow in Texas.  Her cousins in this area will be unable to attend due to the weather.  Traveling today is simple not a good idea.  Pray for God to watch over this family as they will not have a service for a family member in less than a month.  I will be thinking of the great reunion of Sharla with her parents and grandparents.  I know they are celebrating.  I cannot be sad for them, only for the siblings, nieces, and nephews who are left behind.

Weather – Winter Storm

Our area is expecting most unusual weather for southeast Louisiana today and tomorrow.  Stay safe and warm!

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Better than Planned”

http://odb.org/

I think this is a wonderful day to be reminded of God’s plan to handle the adversities in life.

Life Lessons 

http://academictips.org/blogs/life-lessons/

Hymn of the Day – “We’ll Understand it Better By and By”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/e/welunder.htm

Often, when troubles strike us over and over or strike others all around us, we have thoughts of asking God “Why?”.  For now, we have to be satisfied knowing we do not see “the big picture” as God does.  I know God wants the best for us even when we do not see it that way.  I also know, we will “understand it better by and by”.  For now, I thank God for walking with us each day and providing for us as only He can.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

Postponed

Stay home and warm.  Pray for those who must be out in the weather conditions.  Thank those, electrical workers, medical workers, law enforcement, etc., who are out so they can protect or come to the rescue of the rest of us.  Say special prayers for them throughout the day.

Anna Lee

Monday

“All the nations You have made

will come and bow down before You, Lord,

and will honor Your name. “

~Psalm 86:9~

 

Tina Bond Gilbert

Debbie Crawford reports that her cousin is doing well.  Keep praying as she continues in rehab.

Sharla Tolleson Hodges

Please continue to pray for my Texas cousins.  Sharla, my youngest cousin, passed away 26 days after her mother’s death.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Wonder of the Cross”

http://odb.org/

“Miracles Happen – The Brian Boyle Story”

http://academictips.org/blogs/miracles-happen-brian-boyle-true-story/

Hymn of the Day – “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed” (“At the Cross”)

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/l/a/alasand.htm

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

The weather forecast looks like it will be unwise to travel to Nyla’s in the morning for our monthly meeting.  Unless the weather forecast changes, we will NOT meet Tuesday morning.

Angola Health Kits

Thanks to all who packed a ziplock bag with “goodies” for the inmates at Angola.  May each inmate who receives a bag feel the love of God through the items you contributed.

Once again, pay attention to the weather this week.  Be prepared and be safe!

Anna Lee