Praises, Requests, & Updates – Page 239

Sunday

“Two are better than one,

because they have a good reward for their labor.

For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.

But woe to him who is alone when he falls,

for he has no one to help him up.”

~Ecclesiastes 4:9-10~

Larry Miller

Pray for Larry and his family as he has a test in Baton Rouge Thursday.

Audrey Mae Alexander Hose
(September 17, 1932 – February 22, 2014)

A resident of Amite, died at 7:55 AM on Saturday, February 22, 2014. She was born September 17, 1932 in New Orleans and was 81 years of age. Survived by sons, Harry W. Hose, Sr. and John A. Hose and wife, Joyce; 5 grandchildren, Michael R. Hose, John A Hose, Jr and wife, April, Keetah Hightower and husband, William, David W. Hose and wife, Viviane and Harry W. Hose, Jr and wife, Leslie; 6 great grandchildren; brother, William Alexander and wife, Patsy and sister, Onzelda Cutrer and husband, William. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Ray Hose, Sr and son, Robert Ray Hose, Jr. Visitation at First Pentecostal Church of Hammond from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Brent Holland. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Limitless Love”

http://odb.org/

Mystery “Angel” Gave this Single Mom a Christmas Miracle

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/13/single-mom_1_n_4441176.html

Hymn of the Day – “The Love of God”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/loveofgo.htm

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

It shall not return to Me void,

But it shall accomplish what I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

~Isaiah 55:11~

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

Please continue to pray for Ferrie Gene as she recovers from her heart surgery

Ruby Louise Jenkinson Edwards

(August 16, 1939 – February 19, 2014)

A resident of Amite, LA, she died at 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born August 16, 1939 and was 74 years of age. Survived by her brother, Donald Jenkinson and his wife, Mary, Tylertown, MS; nephew, Donald Jenkinson and his wife, Kristi, Tylertown, MS; niece, Vonda Granger and her husband, Jules; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby E. Edwards; parents, Dewey and Mae Jenkinson; 2 sisters, Bonnie Lopinto and Kathleen Dorthery; brothers, Wallace Jenkinson; special niece, Sondra Oliphant. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2014. Services will be conducted by Rev. Marlin Arceneaux. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Daily Devotional – “Bolt on Blake”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Story – The Old Man and His Wisdom

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathleen-buckstaff/life-lessons_b_4670183.html

Hymn of the Day – “Others”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm

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Friday Morning Bible Study – Bonanza #1

Our clip from the TV program was very good on it’s own this morning. I think this lesson on transformation has been my favorite of all we have done so far. Needless to say, our lives were transformed when we placed Jesus in our lives. We hope to live in such a way that others can see Him in what we say and do. I look forward to the next eleven Bonanza lessons. It is never too late to join us.

Looking Ahead – “Young” Ladies BIble Study

Tuesday at 11:00 at The Cafe

Join us in celebrating February Birthdays

Disciple Now

Continue to pray for the youth from several area churches as they are meeting this weekend at FBC, Kentwood for Disciple Now. Pray the leaders impart the message God has for each of the youth.

Wednesday lunch for the BCM at SLU

If you attend FBC, Kentwood, you will likely find a request to help provide a portion of the meal we will be serving Wednesday. Thanks, ahead of time, for your cooperation in feeding about 150 students one of the best meals they receive all year. Know that the BCM is important in the lives of college students. You will be helping to draw students in to the center. Who wants a hamburger when they smell jambalaya cooking?

Get out of your little world and do something for someone else! Both of you will be blessed.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength;

they will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary;

they will walk and not faint.”

~Isaiah 40:31b, HCSB~

Macy Gueldner

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

Mr. Frank Lea

Mr. Frank’s health is failing him. Pray for him and his caregivers.

Suzie Daniel Dickerson

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courier/obituary.aspx?n=carolyn-dickerson&pid=169782052

Daily Devotional – “Tell it on the Mountain”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “The Power of Determination”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-power-of-determination-true-story/

Hymn of the Day – “Mansion Over the Hilltop”

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/elvispresley/mansionoverthehilltop.html

Thanks, James Rimes!

Despite the weather, we had sixteen at the cabin last night. What a blessing the gathering was to each of us.

Anna Lee

Thursday Addition/Updates

Tinsey DeBlanc

“Miss” Tinsey was doing so well she was allowed to come home last night. Pray for a complete healing from her surgery.

Velma A. Kliesch

“Miss” Velma is not doing well. Pray for peace and comfort for her family in the coming days.

Lettie Mae Lily Dillon

Mrs. Lettie Mae Dillon is also sick. Please add her to your prayer list.

Suzie Daniel Dickinson

Suzie’s visitation will be at 1:00 SATURDAY at FBC, Woodland, TX. The service is scheduled for 2 P.M. There is not a published obituary at this time.

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.

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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

Wednesday

“Help each other with the faith we have.

Your faith will help me,

and my faith will help you.”

~Romans 1:12 NCV~

Kaye Roberts’ brother, Jimmy Alford

Jimmy is doing very well. He’s back at work and able to eat anything. Thank you for praying for him.

John Orr (in Texas)

John did a little better Tuesday. Let’s pray for some improvement on Wednesday too.

Tinsey DeBlanc

“Miss” Tinsey continues to do well. She is expected to come home from the hospital Thursday or Friday.

Wayne Criswell (from Mary)

Wayne will have his port inserted at noon Wednesday. He will receive
his first Chemo on Friday. The radiation will start next week.
Please keep us in your prayers as he begins this treatment

Suzie Daniel Dickinson

Suzie, who grew up in Amite passed away Tuesday. She had been diagnosed with cancer before Christmas. Please pray for the family during this difficult time.

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Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Eleventh Hour”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “Testing for Gossip”

http://academictips.org/blogs/testing-for-gossip/

Hymn of the Day – “The Old Rugged Cross”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/r/oruggedc.htm

Third Thursday

Tomorrow will be the Third Thursday of the month. We will gather at the cabin at 6:30 for some sweet Christian fellowship. Join us if you can.

Your thoughts and prayers mean so much to so many people. Thank you for taking the time each day to pray.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“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~

Tinsey DeBlanc

“Miss” Tinsey’s surgery went well yesterday. Pray for her as she now begins the long road to recovery.

John Orr (in Texas)

My aunt’s husband is doing well following his pacemaker surgery, but he has some other issues with have him hospitalized. He’s been through so much in the last few months, including losing his wife and a step-daughter. Pray he can fight enough to overcome his current health issus.

Miranda Foster’s Mom (Lavelle Case)

“Day 116 @ MD Anderson
Please pray. Mom had to go to the ER this morning. She has really low blood and platelet counts! She will be receiving 2 units of blood and 6 units of platelets. Could take 8-10 hours!”

Line Creek Baptist Church

NW of Kentwood

175th Anniversary

11-23-14

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Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Helpers Needed”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “Coffee on the Wall”

http://academictips.org/blogs/coffee-on-the-wall/

Hymn of the Day – “Others”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm

I like the melody, the lyrics, and the meaning of this great song.

Third Thursday

Meet with us at the cabin at 6:30 to be a blessing to someone and/or to receive a blessing from someone. Call if you need more information.

May we all find at least one way to be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

Tristan Grice

Tristan has twisted her ankle in Honduras. Pray for her and for her family during this first medical mini-crisis.

Sylvia Dees Jackson
(January 30, 1941 – February 16, 2014)

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born January 30, 1941 and was 73 years of age. She is survived by her son, Dennis Jackson, Sr. and his wife, Tiffany, Springfield; 2 grandchildren, Jessica Jackson and James Henry Jackson; great-grandson, Cass Bruce Anthony; two sisters, Gayle Owens and Susie St. Alexandre, both of Mount Nebo community. Preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Lena Mae Lawrence Dees; and 2 brothers, John Perry Dees, Jr. and George L. “Brother” Dees; grandson, D. J. Jackson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Byron Humphrey. Interment Dees Cemetery, Mt. Nebo Community. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Leonard Otis Newland
(December 28, 1931 – February 16, 2014)

Leonard Otis Newland age 82 passed away at his home in Kentwood, La. Feb. 16, 2014. He was born Dec. 28, 1931 to Charley Otis and Blanche Elizabeth (LaDuke) Newland in Lawrence, Ks at the home of his grandmother Mary Louisa (Rockhold) Newland. He started school in Abilene, Ks at the age of 4. He moved with his family to Braymer, Mo and went 3 years to South Victory, a little one room country school. This little school closed, so he and his siblings transferred in to Braymer Grade School until 1945 when his family moved to Baldwin City, Ks. Then he took 7th and 8th grade at Union School and went on to Baldwin High School. In 1951 he enlisted in the Coast Guard and was honorably discharged. A service buddy invited him home to have Thanksgiving dinner, as Leonard could not come home to Kansas on a 24 hour leave. It was at this dinner that he met his soul mate, a cousin of his friend, Miss Myrtle Lee Bennett. They were married March 1, 1955 in Hammond, Louisiana. They shared nearly 59 years, until Miss Myrtle passed away on January 13, 2014. Together they kept an Ayrshire Dairy herd, winning recognition for top producer in Louisiana for about 9 years. Leonard had a double aneurysm in his brain when he was 31 years old, which caused them to have to get rid of the dairy herd for a few years. He worked for a while at Kentwood Pontiac as a parts man while he was recuperating from his surgery. He loved caring for God’s land and milking his cows. Once again he was able to get back to his beloved farm and dairy operation. Leonard was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He also had been the caretaker of the Killian Chapel Cemetery for several years. Leonard was a loving husband, brother, uncle and son. He was a hard working, honest man. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, 3 sister in laws, and 4 brother in laws. He is survived by 3 sisters and their spouses: Rose Marie and Gayle Cook, of Osage City, Ks., Mildred and Floyd Couch of Braymer, Mo., and Charlene (Coates) Rockhold and her husband Keith of Centropolis, Ks. He is also survived by Myrtle’s 2 brothers, Lester of Hammond, Louisiana, and Lawrence of Tennessee, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services are pending with McKneely Funeral Home of Amite and Kentwood, Inc.

Monday

“All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD.

All the families of the nations will bow down before You,

for kingship belongs to the LORD; H

e rules over the nations.”

~Psalm 22:27-28~

Audry H. Hendry

Audry is better and back at home. Thank God for her progress and ask Him to heal her completely from her surgery.

Nancy Birch

Recently Nancy’s husband had a fall in the yard and suffered some painful injuries. Nancy has fallen in her garage and has some painful injuries. Pray for her as she recovers.

Sylvia Jackson

Sylvia passed away yesterday. I’ll post the obituary. In the meantime,please pray for the Dees/Jackson family.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Listen to Yourself”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “The Three Races”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-three-races/

Hymn of the Day – “Tell it to Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellitto.htm

Third Thursday Gathering

This week we have the “Third Thursday” of the month. That means the cabin will be open to you to join us for sweet fellowship. I hope to see many of you at 6:30 Thursday.

Thanks to all of you who pray for the needs listed here and who let me know of needs for prayer as well as updates and praises. Without you, The Prayer Link would not happen.

Anna Lee

Sunday Addition

Audry Hoosier Hendry

Audry Hendry had to return to the hospital after have surgery earlier in the week. She has been given blood and seems better than she was earlier.

Paul Stinson

Lois S. Pittman said her brother in Oklahoma, Paul, has had a serious stroke. Please add his name to your prayer list.