Wednesday Afternoon

We took Micah to see the doctor today (11-18-09) and his bone growth is the same which is good news, but we would have to go back every 6 month or if it starts bothering him. Our prayers have been answered.

Thanks,
Gretchen & Marty Simpson

Eddie Keith Schwartz is experiencing an eye problem and has an appointment with a specialist in the near future. Surgery may be required to correct the problem. Please pray for him as he faces this trial.

James Rimes

Our grandson, Braden Alford, had the cast and pins removed from his arm. With some exercise, his arm should now be as good as new.

Monday Evening

Momma got a good report on her eye pressure today. She is so much better than she was a month ago. Thanks to those who have asked about her and prayed for her.

Lois Newman LaBauve (Sharon Martin’s mother)
(Died November 9, 2009)

Died at 3:48 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2009 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge.

She was a resident of Fluker, LA.

A complete notice will be available on Tuesday.

McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Please continue to pray for the family as they rest up and make arrangements.

Thursday

“Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts.

Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace.”

~2 Timothy 2:22 NLT~

Pray for David Allen as he receives a defibrillator today in Baton Rouge. Pray for his family as they have another time of waiting while David receives medical care.

Momma had better days Tuesday and Wednesday. Pray she does well today while Daddy has outpatient surgery. Pray for Daddy and those working with him.

KneEmail

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

Mike Benson, Editor

THE STORY IS told of a little boy who was helping his father move stones out of a ditch…

“Dad, here’s a big one’, he said. ‘I’ve done my best, but I can’t budge it.’ The father replied, ‘Son, you have never, never done your best until you have asked your father to help you.'” That story well illustrates a real problem many of us experience. We try to grapple with guilt without going to our heavenly Father for help. Gary Hampton

“I acknowledge my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden.

I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,’

and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.”

~Psalm 32:5~

Dr. Jerry Rankin, president of the International Mission Board, will be speaking at FBC, Kentwood Tuesday at 6:30 P.M.

Tuesday

“For God is not unjust to forget your work

and labor of love which you have shown toward His name,

in that you have ministered to the saints,

and do minister.”

~Hebrews 6:10~

Pray for a cousin, Faye Faller, as she has surgery on her hand today in Covington.

Pray for my momma. She had a setback caused by lack of medication. Pray she gets past this quickly.

Pray for Daddy as he has outpatients surgery in Hammond Thursday. Pray the surgery is effective in taking care of his esophagus problem.

Tedd Titus said his baby Abigail will have surgery today. Please the in pray for Abigail, the family, and the medical staff caring for her.

Continue to remember the family of Kathy Dyer.

Kathy McDaniel Dyer
(June 12, 1956 – October 25, 2009)

A devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend, Kathy McDaniel Dyer passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at her residence in Hillsdale, La surrounded by her family.

She was 53, a native of Amite and a lifelong resident of the Hillsdale community.

She is survived by her husband, John Patrick Dyer, Hillsdale; two daughters, Katie Jennifer Dyer and Kaitlin Jessica Dyer both of Hillsdale; her mother, Inez Rainey McDaniel, Hillsdale; sister, Terrye McDaniel King and husband Albert, Hillsdale; mother-in-law, Adele Dykes Dyer, Amite; brother-in-laws & sister-in-laws, James H. “Brother” Dyer, Jr. and wife, Beverly, Amite and Vera Sue Durr and husband, Emile, Amite; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerrald McDaniel.

Kathy was a lifelong member of Hillsdale Baptist Church, and was a Speech Pathologist with the Tangipahoa Parish School System for thirty years.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and at the Hillsdale Baptist Church on Wednesday October 28, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Darryl Miller officiating. Interment at Sharkey Cemetery, Amite.

Pallbearers will be Eric King, Errol Durr, Blake Stewart, Dennis Walker, Brian Simpson, Dustin Thomas.

Honorary Pallbearers will be James H. Dyer Jr. and Albert King.

In lieu of flowers family request memorial contributions to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Attention: Office of Development, 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

An on-line Guestbook and to view a Video Tribute is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

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

Thanks for praying. Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Then he touched their eyes and said, ‘According to your faith will it be done to you’; and their sight was restored” (Matthew 9:29–30 NIV).

David Allen is home. He is much better even though he is sore from ribs fractured during CPR, but thankful for the CPR that was done to help him at that time. Please continue to pray for the Allen family.

Daddy will be having an outpatient procedure done Thursday. Pray it has the expected results and benefits.

Caring Bridge Sites

KneEmail

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

Mike Benson, Editor

FIXING THE PROBLEM means that I will apologize readily for my contribution and that I will focus on solutions, not mistakes…

The “ventilation” fad that encouraged people to focus on their feelings and vent their anger led to short-term relief and long-term regret. As Carol Travis notes in a careful study of anger, “People, who are most prone to give vent to their rage get angrier, not less angry.”

Keep it private, not public. There is a legitimate place for seeking wise, spiritual counsel. That is very different than enlisting allies among family and friends, a process that distorts friendships and betrays marital loyalty. When we draw others into the problem, the tendency is for a win-loss mind-set to develop, as others are encouraged to choose up sides. Gary Inrig

“Moreover if your brother sins against you,

go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.

If he hears you, you have gained your brother.

But if he will not hear you, take with you one or two more,

that by the outh of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’

And if he refuses to hear them,

tell it to the church.

But if he refuses even to hear the church,

let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.”

Matthew 18:15-17

May you be blessed as you seek Him this Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.

If one of you says to him,

‘Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,’

but does nothing about his physical needs,

what good is it?”

~James 2:15-16 NIV~

David Allen’s angiogram yesterday didn’t show damage. He will possibly go home today and then to Baton Rouge nest week. Thank God for the wonderful progress David has made. Thank you for praying. Keep praying.

David Alford’s sister Bonnie called to request prayer for a long-time friend.

Joan Hagan called with three requests, all in the same family. Carl “Chicken” Gaines from Roseland has had a stroke. He will be having some tests to determine the extent of the damage. Chicken’s young grandson has swine flu. Chicken’s mother, “Miss” Georgia, got stressed about the problems and had to be hospitalized. Please pray for the whole family as they walk through the next few days.

Momma got a good hospital stay follow-up appointment yesterday afternoon. Thank you for praying for her and for us.

Caring Bridge sites to check:

Ears

WE DON’T ORDINARILY think of ear 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

Posted by Mike Benson

Have a great day as you prepare for the Lord’s Day! Please know your prayers are appreciatede by many people.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.”

~1Timothy 2:8~

Our grandson, Braden, now has a cast on his broken arm. The surgery seems to have the bone set straight. So far, so good now.

Pray for my daddy, Grant Smith, as he sees a specialist again about a reoccurring esophagus problem. Daddy may require another procedure in order to eat without issues.

Continue to pray for those who have the flu and the viruses that are going around.

Thank God for a new job for Landon Estay after a two month “vacation” in Houston. Pray for others who are searching for a job.

Continue to pray for the Allen family as David improves. Pray for doctors to make wise decision in his case. Thank God for all those who have prayed for David and continue to pray for David and his family.

For those of you from the Roseland area and those who can remember back more than thirty years, there is a new “little” girl in the Sloan family. Markie is the granddaughter for Dr. John “Bro. Chip” and Martha Slaon. Jennifer, who was born shortly after her parents moved to Roseland, is the very proud mother. Bro. Chip was the pastor at Roseland Baptist Church for five years. What memories we have! Enjoy this gift from God.

Baby Markie is doing great!!! She is a chunk but beautiful. 9lbs 4 ounces, 21 inches long. Mom and Dad are doing great and very happy!! 🙂

Caring Bridge Sites:

Baptist Press
October 21, 2009

PHILIPPINES–Filipino pastors look past their own needs to neighbors. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31502

PHILIPPINES–Volunteers ‘mud out’ metro Manila, share God’s love. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31503

AMERICAN SAMOA–Team surveys tsunami damage on Amn. Samoa. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31504

OKLAHOMA–CP EMPHASIS: Church views CP as love offering. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31505

TENNESSEE–Land clarifies remarks, apologies to Anti-Defamation League. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31506

MAINE–Poll: Maine ‘gay marriage’ initiative tied. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31507

WASHINGTON–Feds relax medical marijuana policy. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31508

MISSOURI–TRUSTEES: MBTS to build new chapel complex. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31509

NORTH CAROLINA–TRUSTEES: SEBTS reports enrollment gains. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31510

TEXAS–CP EMPHASIS (FIRST-PERSON — David O. Dykes): Enlarging the channel for a Great Commission Resurgence. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31511

GEORGIA–FIRST-PERSON (Chuck Bentley): Living by God’s economy. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31512

John Naul Felps
(March 10, 1930 – October 21, 2009)

Died on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at River Parishes Hospital in LaPlace, LA. He was a native of Baywood, LA, a resident of Reserve, LA, and a former resident of Kentwood, LA for 16 years. Age 79 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 12 Noon on Saturday until religious services at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by 3 sons, Gary Felps, Rodney Felps, and Michael Felps, 4 sisters, Lilian Peevy, Alma Stearns, Louise Croft, and Pauline Vick, 2 brothers, Verlyn Felps and Donald Felps, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Delores G. Felps, 2 sons, Steven Felps and Ricky Felps, father, Luther Felps, mother, Ida Pennington Felps, sister, Betty Rodriguez, 3 brothers, Sonny Felps, Dale Felps, and Sam Felps.

THE PURSUIT OF WISDOM

There was once a small boy who banged a drum all day and loved every moment of it. He would not be quiet, no matter what anyone else said or did. Various attempts were made to do something about the child.

One person told the boy that he would, if he continued to make so much noise, perforate his eardrums. This reasoning was too advanced for the child, who was neither a scientist nor a scholar.

A second person told him that drum beating was a sacred activity and should be carried out only on special occasions. The third person offered the neighbors plugs for their ears; a fourth gave the boy a book; a fifth gave the neighbors books that described a method of controlling anger through biofeedback; a sixth person gave the boy meditation exercises to make him placid and docile. None of these attempts worked.

Eventually, a wise person came along with an effective motivation. He looked at the situation, handed the child a hammer and chisel, and asked, “I wonder what’s inside the drum?”

Ah, the wisdom of that man! It reminds me of the wisdom demonstrated by King Solomon when two women came to him fighting over which of them was the true mother of a baby (I Kings 3:16-28). Solomon was, of course, known for his great wisdom.

Solomon wrote, “Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.” (Prov. 3:13-15)

We need to understand, though, that knowledge and wisdom aren’t the same thing. If you want to measure a person’s knowledge, you give them a test. If they score 90 or above, they have a lot of knowledge. If they score below 50, there’s not much knowledge there. But determining the measure of a person’s wisdom is much more difficult. You have to look at how he lives and the decisions he makes.

James Draper has said, “Wisdom is the skill to live in a way that is pleasing to God. It is not simply information in our heads. It is information that we put to use — where we live, where we work, and where we play.”

We live in a world where everyone seeks knowledge. We value educaton. We read books. We watch news channels. But how many of us pursue wisdom to the same extent?

Be assured that wisdom is not something that you will stumble into by accident. It’s a pursuit. It’s a search. It requires an attitude that says, “I want to learn from God how to live, and I want to apply those principles to my life.”

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Thanks for praying. Your prayers mean so much to so many. Ask someone like David Allen!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Evening

From Charlene Blades:

Monica and David Smith’s 2nd son arrived yesterday at 6:29p.m. he weighed 7lbs 11oz.
His name is Jacob “JAKE” Eugene Smith.
Jake and his mom are both doing great.

Pray for Susie Sharkey as she has bones in her pinkie finger fused tomorrow. Wearing a splint for the next few weeks will be a challenge. Please for for the fusion process and the weeks to come.

Momma, Dot Smith, had three follow-up appointments this week. Monday’s appointment was not as good as we hoped, but today’s appointment went well. Pray for the Friday appointment and for Daddy’s appointment tomorrow. Keep all of us in your prayers for the appointments and the “little things” of daily life.

David Allen is doing much, much better. He is even thinking of coming home soon. Thank you for praying and continuing to pray.

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