“Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble;
You will prepare their heart;
You will cause Your ear to hear.”
~Psalm 10:17~
There were 180 at VBS yesterday. Today, Bro. Joey will present the ABC’s of salvation to the children in grades 2-6. Pray for receptive hearts.
CaringBridge: Logan Watts
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts
Thankfully, we received some rain yesterday. I know the gardens, flowers, and even grass in yards needed the rain. Thank-you, Lord.
Have a great day!
Anna Lee
All of you together are Christ’s body,
and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it.
~1 Corinthians 12:27 (NLT)~
Mr. Philip Harrell was able to ger the cast removed from his wrist yesterday. Pray the arm doesn’t give him any additional trouble.
CaringBridge: Logan Watts
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts
VBS at FBC, Kentwood will begin day two at 8:30 this morning. More than a hundred children attended for day one. Pray God’s blessings on today. May young lives be changed!
Baptist Press Stories for Jun. 6 2011
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Joplin tornado survivor wants to love people more http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35461
Mich. Baptists assist in Alabama relief
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35462
EZELL INTERVIEW: Goal is to make NAMB ‘first choice of church planters everywhere’
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35463
VBS 2012 to have aviation theme
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35464
SBC DIGEST: Chitwood elected as Ky. exec; LifeWay items http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35465
Ban the Bible, Pakistani politician says
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35465
Ind. resists fed. warning on P. Parenthood
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35467
FIRST-PERSON: Graduation prayers are great, but don’t stop there http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35468
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35469
Have a great day!
Anna Lee
VBS went very well this morning. It takes lots of work and organization to make things run so smoothly. Thank Judy Fowler when you see her.
Mrs. Mary Womack’s surgery went well this morning. The good news is that the tumor was benign. Thank God for the good report.
“Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion!
Declare His deeds among the people.”
~Psalm 9:11~
CaringBridge: Logan Watts
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts
Henry McKenzie continues to improve and to regain his strength. Please continue to pray for him.
Mrs. Mary Womack will have surgery this morning at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington. Please be in prayer for her.
Tom Brister will have triple bypass surgery on the 22nd. Prayers will be greatly appreciated.
VBS begins today! What a great week we are expecting!
May this Monday be great in every way!
Anna Lee
“The Lord has heard my supplication;
the Lord will receive my prayer.”
~Psalm 6:9~
Pray for Mike Kelsey. He’s in North Oaks after suffering a heart attack. As you pray for Mike, please pray for his family.
CaringBridge: Logan Watts
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts/journal
Heart to Heart with Holley: There’s more to the story…
The news drifts to my ears from the television, pops up on my screen, comes across the radio.
Tragedy.
Hurt.
I lay in bed that night and pray, “Lord, I don’t understand.”
And it seems I hear a whisper…”The headlines aren’t the whole story.”
Oh.
I think of the hard “headlines” in my life.
I consider how if someone only saw that they might shake their head and only say, “Poor girl.” But I’ve also learned firsthand what it’s like to be surrounded by grace, walked through the rain, even suprised by joy.
God is the Author of life.
With Him, there is always hope.
There is always redemption.
There is always more to the story.
Always more to your story.
All the way to The End…and beyond.
Vacation Bible Schools
FBC, Amite
June 6-9
8:30-12:00
FBC, Kentwood
June 6-10
8:30-12:30
Be a blessing to someone to day. Look for an opportunity to tell someone about Jesus!
Anna Lee
“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;
in the morning I will direct it to You,
and I will look up.”
~Psalm 5:3~
CaringBridge: Logan Watts
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts
Jadon’s Story: Getting Admitted in the Morning
http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2011/05/getting-admited-in-morning.html
Henry McKenzie had a good day yesterday – no pain and feeling stronger. Continue to pray for him.
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
IMB
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
“They will be divided, father against son, son against father, mother against daughter, daughter against mother . . .” (Luke 12:53a, HCSB).
Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, asking you to pray for new Christians.
In Southeast Asia, fourteen young people sat in a circle on the wooden houseboat where they had met to fellowship and study God’s Word. They were new believers, and every one of their prayer requests was the same: “Pray for my mom and dad and brothers and sisters.” Some shared their need for prayer with tears, as they had experienced persecution for their new faith. But they had found a new joy and wanted their family to know it as well. In another group that same week, men and women sat on feedbags on the ground and studied God’s Word. Their prayer requests echoed that of the first group. Husbands asked for the salvation of their wives, and wives asked for prayer for their husbands to know God. In the Mon-Khmer Cluster, as in much of Southeast Asia, family is primary. Ask the Lord to move among families. Pray that the Gospel will reach heads of household and flow from house to house.
For many years, people have been faithfully praying for the salvation of the Futa Toro people of West Africa. In the village of ‘Danville,’ these prayers are slowly, yet steadily, being answered. In the past few months, several people have come to follow Jesus. Just recently, team member Don made contact with a new seeker who is asking deep questions as he searches God’s Word and the Quran. Another has also come forward to follow ‘the Jesus Road.’ He had the boldness to come to Don’s front door, asking how to follow.
* Please pray for these two Futa Toro men–and the many others–as the Holy Spirit draws them to salvation through God’s Son.
* Ask that the change in these Southeast Asian believers will be apparent to their family members, drawing them to the truth of God’s amazing grace.
* Gently share the Gospel with your family members who have not yet accepted Jesus as Savior.
ONE OF MY favorite scenes in Lean on Me takes place right after Morgan Freeman (Principle Joe Clark) orders the security guards to expurgate the drug dealers and hoodlums from Eastside…
The rest of the student body watches in disbelief and cheers as the riffraff is forced off the stage and out of school forever. Principle Clark then says ominously, “The next time it may be you. And if you do no better than them, it will be you!” After a brief, inspirational charge, he strides past the stunned audience and out of the auditorium. Then one darling young woman turns to the friend beside her and says, “Mr. Clark don’t play!”
That phrase sums up much of Zephaniah’s message: God doesn’t wink at sin; God doesn’t compromise His holiness; God doesn’t sit idly by while His people cavort with idols. . .God don’t play.
Some of you might be thinking, “Well, I know some real stinkers who’ve never paid a divine penalty for rotten behavior. God seems to be twiddling His thumbs while they have a moral meltdown. Why doesn’t He wallop them for their whopper sins instead of spanking me for minor infractions?” If you’ve pondered along those lines, you’re not alone. There have been many times when I’ve questioned God doles out punishment. When I’ve wondered why He doesn’t obliterate certain people into grease spots — or at least singe them a little.
But we need to remember that the lack of overt, tangible punishment doesn’t mean anyone ever gets away with rebellion against God. There will always be a price to pay for sin. The highest price of all is to be separated from Him. Lisa Harper, “God Doesn’t Do Recess,” Tough Love, Tender Mercies, 72-73
KneEmail: “I will stretch out My hand against Judah, and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. I will cut off every trace of Baal from this place, the names of the idolatrous priests with the pagan priests–Those who worship the host of heaven on the housetops; those who worship and swear oaths by the LORD, but who also swear by Milcom; those who have turned back from following the LORD, and have not sought the LORD, nor inquired of Him.” Zephaniah 1.4-6
Mike Benson’s KneEmail
Vacation Bible School at FBC, Kentwood will begin next Monday, June 6th, at 8:30. T-shirts and music are available in the church office now. The theme of this year’s VBS is Big Apple Adventure. I hope to see you there as a worker, a student, or as a driver for children. It will be a great week!
Anna Lee
Be sure to stay in touch with God today concerning these needs and others that are on your hearts.
Anna Lee
“For we are … created in Christ Jesus to do good works,
which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
~Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)~
Lightning took out my phone and my computer satellite last week. I changed servers and am back in operation. Thanks to all of you who checked with me because you missed The Prayer Link. David said I had computer withdrawal. I did! I think that was the longest I have been without a computer since I first go one. I hope not to repeat that!
Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is home from the hospital and doing a little better. Please continue to pray for “Miss” Annie Bell and Mr. Phillip.
Mrs. Shirley Frazier has been “down” with a back problem for three weeks. She is not well yet. Pray for her to feel better soon. Her doctor’s appointment is still a month away.
Mrs. Mary Womack will be having surgery soon, but first has to see her surgeon. Pray for her as she prepares for surgery.
Mrs. Mary Young Miller survived a collision that could have been much worse. Thank God for His watchcare over her.
Jadon’s Story
| Has it really been a week?
Posted: 14 May 2011 04:52 PM PDT  Sorry I haven’t updated you. I have been busy helping my daddy build a fence this week…LOL I had a really good week. My seizures are staying around 70 a day. We haven’t noticed a huge increase since we weaned steriods. Hey we are still under 100. We were fighting 200 a one time. We are getting there. We stopped the banzel wean at 300 mg. We were trying to get down to 200 but my seizures increased when we lowered the dose to 200mg. We now know that 300mg is the dose I need to be on. We increased my lamictal yesterday. Of course I’m still not on enough of this to know if it is going to work. So far there has been no change, but we were expecting that. I started sneezing a lot today and my nose is running. I really hope I’m not getting sick again. Please pray that this cold will go away soon. We have an appointment with my neurologist on the 24 so I will let you know what they say. I’m leaving you a picture of me on my new wheels. I can go backwards really well. I can move forward, but I go really slow. This is going to be a great therapy toy for me. Thanks you Katie and Coye!! I love it!!!!
CaringBridge: Callie Cole
Chloe Neyland is doing well. She is getting stronger. Keep praying for Chloe and her family.
Please continue to pray for my uncle in Roseland and his caregivers as well as my Texas cousins.
Pray for Mr. Wenous Goings who is in a nursing home in Hammond.
Pray for Mark Shaw as he continues to progress.
Donnie Hammons is better and is back at home. Thank you for praying for him and his family while he was hospitalized.
You are invited out to the cabin tonight at 6:30 for supper, fellowship, a devotional, and a time of prayer.
Pray for VBS in the local churches. Plans are already underway for great times this summer. The VBS at FBC, Kentwood will be the first full week of June. I’ll post dates for other churches as I learn their plans.
Terry Groce Harvey
(February 10, 1938 – May 13, 2011) A resident of Amite, died on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Tangi Pines Nursing Center in Amite. He was born February 10, 1938 in Monticello, AR and was 73 years of age. He is survived by wife, Shirley Galatas Harvey, Loranger; daughter, Katherine Helen Mixon and her husband, Jon, Amite; granddaughter, Hannah Grace Mixon. Preceded in death by parents, Jessie Stanley Harvey and Ina Mae Groce Harvey; and an infant brother. He was an automobile enthusiast where he loved to race and work on cars. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until religious services at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Warren, AR on Monday at 2 p.m. conducted by Frazer Funeral Home, Warren, AR.
Hortense T. Branch
(June 23, 1914 – May 16, 2011) A resident of Arcola, died at 12:10 a.m. on Monday, May 16, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born June 23, 1914 in Vicksburg, MS and was 96 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon Thursday, May 19, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Louis Morris and Rev. John Perry. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. Survived by son, Irvin E. “Gene” Branch, Jr., Central, grandchildren, Irvin E. Branch, III and his wife, Dawn, Denver, CO, Michael Franklin Branch, Las Vegas, NV, Kari Celeste Branch, Gonzales, special family friend, Tracy Dreher, Gonzales, Preceded in death by husband, Irvin E. Branch, 2 brothers, Alton V. Taylor and Dan C. Taylor, daughter-in-law, Mollie Robicheaux Branch. The family would like to thank Pam Hollifield and Jonathan and Karen Kemp for their friendship and unselfish care in her time of need as well as Margaret Thompson of Key Home Health for her devoted service. Mrs. Ierma Jean Hagen Mrs Ierma Jean Hagen was born on August 23, 1934 and passed away at 2:50 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 76, a native of Crofton, KY and a resident of Kentwood. Mrs. Jean is survived by her husband, Rev. Richard D. Hagen, Kentwood; 2 sons, Sidney Hagen and wife Dianne, Piedmont, SC and Timothy H. Hagen, Houston, TX; 5 grandchildren, Heather Rachael Hagen, Benjamin Hagen, Jeremiah Hagen, Nathaniel Hagen and Richard Collin Hagen; sister, Maydowney Barnard and husband Herb, Florence, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Herman & Hazel Parker Gladdish; sister, Jacquelyn Markham; brother, Herman Gladdish, Jr. Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church, Kentwood, on Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, May 16, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Bob Simpson, Rev. Russ Kirkland and Sidney Hagen officiating. Interment in Lewiston Cemetery. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Continue to pray for the many tornado and flood victims. Thank God for all the volunteers who are giving of themselves to help others in their time of need. May these difficult times also be times for sharing Jesus! Thankful to be back! Anna Lee
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“Declare His glory among the nations,
His wonders among all people.”
~1 Chronicles 16:24~
Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell may have a heart procedure today. Please be in prayer for her, her family, and the doctors.
Dell Phillips
Update on my mom. We saw the ortho Tuesday. Her hand does need surgery but he advised against it due to her age. He put her in a cast. If healing goes well she will only have it for about 4 weeks. She is still in alot of pain but it is getting better. Thanks to everyone for your prayers.
Charlene Blades
| Africa embraced as Fuge camp’s 5-year focus
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35276
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35277 TRUSTEES: Church planting to be focus of new NAMB mission statement http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35283 Albright, Millican join NAMB in key roles http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35284 As states debate ‘gay marriage,’ consequences of legalization become clear http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35285 SWBTS holds final graduation at TX church http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35280 Korean Council to celebrate 30th anniv. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35279 Billy Graham in hospital with pneumonia http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35278 NEWS BRIEFS: House panel OKs ban on military ‘gay marriages’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35282
The first article above is about Fuge camps. I’m thankful they focused on the Rome of Central and Eastern Europe for the past five years. Their financial support allowed the ministry to the Roma to reach many for the Lord during this time. What a great blessing this has been. As the focus turns to another area, may the ministry to the Roma continue to develop and multiply. May the work in southern Africa be blessed and increased in the next five years as the focus is no them.
Don’t forget to attend Mug ‘n’ Muffin at FBC, Kentwood tomorrow at 10 A.M. tomorrow. All girls and ladies, no matter your church connection, are invited to attend.
A lifelong resident of Amite, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at MorningStar Assisted Living Home in Lakewood, CO. She was born September 22, 1920 in Fluker and was 90 years of age. She was a graduate of Amite High School and Northwestern University (formally Louisiana State Normal College). For many years, she was the Executive Assistant of the Superintendent of Education under J. F. Corkern, Jack Lanier, and Dewitt Sauls and was also a board member of the Tangipahoa Teachers Credit Union. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Amite. A cherished event in her life was the year she was honored and selected by the City of Amite to reign as the Pearl of the Amite Oyster Festival. She is survived by her son-in-law, Ron McCullough, Golden, CO; grandson, William Ashley McCullough, Golden, CO; brother, Dr. John Russell Bond, New Orleans; 3 nephews, Jonathan Scott Bond and Marc Elliot Bond, New Orleans, John Russell Bond, Jr. Encinitas, CA; niece, Hesterlyn Bond Nakamura, San Francisco, CA. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert L. Ashley; second husband, Hector Emile Bernadas; daughter, Mary Ashley McCullough; parents, Rufus and Molly Mae Russell Bond; brother, Charles Elliott Bond. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 1p.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Foster. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to make a memorial contribution to the First Baptist Church of Amite.
Mrs. Ierma Jean Hagen Mrs Ierma Jean Hagen was born on August 23, 1934 and passed away at 2:50 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 76, a native of Crofton, KY and a resident of Kentwood. Mrs. Jean is survived by her husband, Rev. Richard D. Hagen, Kentwood; 2 sons, Sidney Hagen and wife Diane, Powersville, SC and Timothy H. Hagen, Houston, TX; 5 grandchildren, Rachael Hagen, Ben Hagen, Jeremiah Hagen, Nathaniel Hagen and Ricky Hagen; sister, Maedowney Barnard and husband Herb, Florence, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Herman & Hazel Parker Gladdish; sister, Jacquelyn Marcum; brother, Herman Gladdish, Jr. Arrangements will be added later. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’ Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express. THE VALUE OF SERMONS
“Dear Sir: I notice that ministers seem to set a great deal of importance on their sermons and spend a great deal of time in preparing them. I have been attending services quite regularly for the past thirty years and during that time, if I estimate correctly, I have listened to no less than 3,000 sermons, but, to my consternation, I discover I cannot remember a single one of them. I wonder if a minister’s time might be more profitably spent on something else? Sincerely….” That letter triggered an avalanche of angry responses for weeks. Sermons were castigated and defended, but eventually a single letter closed the debate: “Dear Sir: I have been married for 30 years, during that time I have eaten 32,580 meals — mostly of my wife’s cooking. Suddenly, I have discovered that I cannot remember the menu of a single meal. And yet, I have received nourishment from every single one of them. I have the distinct impression that without them, I would have starved to death long ago. Sincerely….” There is a great deal of wisdom in that letter. I have heard countless sermons over my lifetime — many were memorable, many more were not. The truth is, I can’t even remember everything that I have preached (that’s why God created databases)! But I know that many of the sermons which I heard have made an impact in my life, and I pray that the sermons I deliver do the same for others. “And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” (1 Cor. 2:4-5) Have a great day! Alan Smith
Have a fantastic Friday as you remember to pray for these needs and for other needs that are not listed here. Thanks for praying. Anna Lee |
“But from there you will seek the Lord your God,
and you will find Him
if you seek Him with all your heart
and with all your soul.”
~Deuteronomy 4:29~
Marty Simpson
Marty’s surgery went well. He won’t be able to use his hand for a week, except to move his fingers. We go back in a week to take the brace off. Marty has to learn to use his left hand for everything. Thanks for the prayers.
Marty & Gretchen Simpson
Mark Shaw is progressing in rehab in Hammond. Please continue to pray for him and his family.
Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is hospitalized in Covington and undergoing some tests. Mr. Phillip’s wrist is doing well. Continue to keep then in your prayers.
Add Rev. Billy Graham to your prayer list. He is hospitalized with pneumonia. Thank God for a life dedicated to serving Him around the world.
David and I saw Mrs. Kathryn Sanders at the funeral home yesterday. She is doing so well for someone her age who recently broke a him. Thank God for healing her. Thank God for her faithful caregivers.
Continue to pray for those with shingles which is known to linger for a while before fading away. Pray for these people to be comfortable in our hot, humid weather.
Don’t forget to pray foe Eddie Muse and his family as they care for him in Kentwood.
Baptist Press Stories for May. 11 2011
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‘Send Montreal’ is launched; 99% unchurched in region http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35267
IMB, NAMB presidents discuss ways to ‘penetrate lostness’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35268
Native people ‘speak their minds’ at summit http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35269
Navy reverses course on ‘gay marriages’
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35270
NEWS BRIEFS: Indiana 1st state to ban Planned Parenthood funding http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35271
50 years on job, she’s seen SEBTS grow
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35272
FIRST-PERSON: Presbyterians, homosexuality, & another tragedy in mainline Protestantism
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35273
FIRST-PERSON: J.Crew, pink nails & princess boys http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35274
FROM THE SEMINARIES: stories from NOBTS, SWBTS, MBTS http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35275
The obituary below has been updated.
James Norel Martin, age 39, passed away on May 8, 2011 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was born January 12, 1972 in Baton Rouge and spent his early years in Texas and Virginia. He was a resident of Mooresburg, Tennessee where he was the owner of Polymax Inc., a plastics recycling company. He attended Northern Virginia Community College and Old Dominion University. James is survived by his father, Lt. Colonel USAF Retired James Hulon Martin and wife Sky, Vienna, VA; mother, Christelle Polivka, Austin, TX; sister, Olga and husband Edward Pierce, Sterling, VA; three uncles, Royce Martin, Holden, LA, Dennis Martin and wife Pennie, Hebron, IN, and Reggie Martin and wife Cindy, Independence, LA; numerous cousins and extended family.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesssie Lee Martin, Sr., and Juanita “Jody” Jenkins Martin.
Celebration of Life Services will be Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, LA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The University of Tennessee Medical Center Brain and Spine Institute Gift Fund.
http://www.utmedicalcenter.org/cms/Brain+and+Spine+Institute/Make+a+Gift/297.html
Interment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence LA.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
Pass the word about the Mug ‘n’ Muffin meeting Saturday at 10 A.M. at FBC, Kentwood. All girls and ladies are invited to come and be blessed.
“Count Your Blessings” today!
Anna Lee
“In all my prayers for all of you,
I always pray with joy.”
~Philippians 1:4 (NIV)~
Continue to pray for the thousands of people whose lives were changed by the tornadoes almost two weeks ago. Thank God for the thousands of volunteers who are working daily to help locate victims, prepare food, clear debris, coordinate work, provide comfort and spiritual help, etc. These people are away from their own homes and families because they care about others. Thank God for them. Pray for their safely as they minister to others.
Another big concern now is flooding along the Mississippi and its tributaries. Again, pray for the safety of those in the flooding areas and for those who are helping them in numerous ways.
Ishmel Englo Ballard
(June 18, 1927 – May 9, 2011)
He was born June 18, 1927 and passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 9, 2011. Mr. Ballard was 84 and a native and resident of the Chesbrough Community. He was a retired dairy farmer and served our country during World War II in the U. S. Navy. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sarah Ann Smith Ballard; 2 daughters, Helen Ballard McNabb and husband, Barry, Kentwood and Nellin Ballard Webb and husband, Ronny, Greensburg; 2 sons, Ishmel “David” Ballard, Kentwood and Walter E. Ballard, Kentwood; 1 brother, Paul Ballard, Amite; 1 sister, Audrey Ballard Schexnayder, Kentwood; 9 grandchildren, Bridgette McNabb Hughes and husband, J.D., Beth McNabb Day and husband, Jeff, Brooke McNabb, “Lil” Ronny Webb and wife, Laura, Ballard Webb, Ann D’lyn Webb, Ishalyn Ballard Broussard and husband, Jon, Tarra Ballard and Cally Ballard; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Carrie Ballard; numerous siblings. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Mark Robinson. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough.
Women’s/Girls’ Ministry
You are invited to FBC, Kentwood Saturday morning for breakfast muffins, a missions project, special music, and a craft project. You do not have to be a member of FBC, Kentwood to attend. Bring a dozen breakfast muffins to share and a mug to drink from Saturday morning. You will be a blessing to others and get blessed at the same time. We hope to see you at 10:00 A.M.
Have a great day!
Anna Lee
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