Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Wednesday – Saturday Part 2

Wednesday – Saturday (Part 2)

The weather got my satellite Tuesday night.  Thursday, the repairman could not locate a problem.  He ordered parts for a new system which he plans to install Tuesday.  This morning, my computer works as it.  Nothing has been done to “fix” it.  Who knows?  I’m just thankful it is working this morning.

Mrs. Fornie Schum

My brother-in-law’s aunt is still in ICU at North Oaks, but is doing better.  Please continue to pray for her.

Macy Gueldner

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

Debbie Luce Clark

Please pray for this former student.  Her recent heart surgery doesn’t seem to have helped her health, so considerations are being made about another surgery, possibly installing a defibulator Friday, the 14th.

Andy Taylor

Andy is not well yet, but has already been through three rounds of medication.  Pray for Andy and Betty as they try to get him better.

Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Betty Catherine has scheduled back surgery for mid-March.  Pray for her as she waits and for the surgery to be effective.

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

“Miss” Ferrie Gene has been home for a couple of days.  Her friends are helping her so she can rest and recover.  Pray she will be patient about getting back to her normal activities.

Wanda Smith

Wanda is slowly improving after her recent foot surgery to remove scar tissue to another surgery.  This recovery seems to be harder and slower.  Pray for Lea and Wanda during this time.

Velta Morris (shared on Facebook)

As I always do when I have a medical update on my journey with Lymphoma, I want to share the news with you, my friends and family, who so faithfully pray for me and encourage me.
Today, I had a visit with my oncologist, and I received wonderful news! The CT scan from yesterday showed that the “bad places” had shrunk more, and I’m overjoyed with this good news. I will have another scan in August and a visit with the oncologist and will continue my maintenance infusions (not chemo) throughout the rest of this year.
Thank you for your prayers and concern. I’m so blessed to have each of you in my life, and pray that I will use my good news today to better serve Our Lord. Please continue to keep me in your prayers! To God Be the Glory, Great Things He Has Done!
Psalm 34:1: I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.

Glenn McMillan

Glenn’s memorial service will be Saturday, Feb. 15th (a week from today) at New Zion Baptist Church at 3:00 P.M.

Gaylon Ralph Alford (Walton Alford’s older brother)

ALFORD Gaylon Ralph Alford passed away on Saturday February 1, 2014 at his home in Bush, LA. Gaylon was born in Kentwood, LA. Son of the late Ralph and Margie Alford on March 23, 1934. He is survived by his loving wife Peggy and his children Anita Ann Scarborough (Emery) of Holt, Florida, David Ralph Alford (Katheine) of Denham Springs, LA. Deborah Lynn Villere (Roger) of Bush, LA. grandchildren, Caleb Hester, Dylan Flores, Savannah Alford, Victoria and Shelby Villere. Also survived by a Sister Marilyn Kelly of Slidell, LA a brother Walton (Peggy) Alford of Kentwood, La. He Graduated from Springcreek High School and Southeastern Louisiana University where he was a member of the basketball team. Gaylon loved all sports, especially basketball and tennis. He also had a love for fishing and camping, and a passion for coaching, he sang in quartets and the church choir. Gaylon was instrumental in starting the citywide youth athletic association in Bogalusa, La. Gaylon worked as a Public Health Sanitarian in Washington and West Feliciana Parishes. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald United Methodist Church, 80007 Fitzgerald Church Rd Covington, LA. 70435. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society , Food Ministry, Fitzgerald United Methodist Church, or a charity of your choice . Arrangements by Bagnell & Son Funeral home, Covington, LA. To view and sign the family guest book please visit www.bagnellfuneralhome.com – See more at: http://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?pid=169512083#sthash.LhJhsmUy.dpuf

Announcement

There has been a change in plans for the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party.  On Tuesday, February 25th, we will meet at The Cafe in Kentwood because Nyla’s will not be open on Tuesdays.

I’m concluding this and will start on part three shortly.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday – Saturday

“LORD, I have called daily upon You;

I have stretched out my hands to You.”

~Psalm 88:9b~

 

From Debbie Crawford

Please add Pauline Lea of Osyka to your prayer request. She will be
going to Jackson Wednesday for tests.

Brenda Dunnington Casanova
(April 28, 1944 – February 3, 2014)

A resident of Amite, died at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born April 28, 1944 in and was 69 years of age. Survived by 2 sons, Daniel Casanova and wife, Robin, Amite and David Casanova and wife, Marsha, Amite; 5 grandchildren, Hallie and Ethan Casanova and Emilee, Ellee and Enslee Casanova; 2 nieces, Susan Holden and Terri McIlvoy and 1 nephew, Keith Bankston. Preceded in death by husband of 42 years, Herbert Martin Casanova; infant daughter, Jeanette Marie Casanova; sister, Doris Thompson and parents, Ira and Yvonne Dunnington. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. Religious Services at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 12 Noon on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery, Husser. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jacquelyn C. Buffinet
(July 5, 1963 – February 3, 2014)

A resident of Osyka, MS, died at 7:40 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb. She was born July 5, 1963 in Panama, FL and was 50 years of age. Survived by husband, Kent Buffinet, Sr., Osyka, MS; 1 daughter, Faith Buffinet; 3 sons, Fred Cecil Dean, Abbiville, GA, Jessie Buffinet, Columbia, MS and Kent Buffinet, Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Jennie Solsa, Rockport, TX, Cynthis Ann Creamer, Osyka, MS Maggie Creamer, Apalachicola, FL; 2 brothers, Charles E. Creamer, Houma, LA, Arthur C. Creamer, Jr., Florida. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Kathleen Creamer, Sr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Ruby Katheryn Frey Carley Thompson
(January 21, 1922 – February 6, 2014)

 

“Miss Ruby”, Ruby Frey (Carley) Thompson, a lifelong resident of Amite, died at 1:15 a.m. on Thursday morning at North Oaks Medical Center after suffering a stroke at her home on Duncan Avenue. She was 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eva Doughty Frey and Samuel Douglas Frey, her husband, Robert Y. (Bobby) Thompson, Jr., and two brothers, Robert Lee Frey and Samuel Douglas Frey, Jr. She is survived by a sister, Eva Mae Frey Morris of Hillsdale; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald G. and Brenda Carley of Fairhope, AL, John Robert and Karen Thompson of Ponchatoula, Samuel James and Nancy Thompson of Tickfaw, and Robert Young Thompson III of Amite; eight grandchildren, David W. Carley of Baton Rouge, Kevin W. Carley of Mobile, AL, Kristen Elizabeth Taylor Murray of Ponchatoula, James Michael Thompson of Golden Valley, AZ, Robert Brandon Thompson of Sanford, NC, John Carl Thompson of Amite, Bradley Young Thompson of Amite, and Kevin Paul Thompson of Amite; eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, and hundreds of former students and piano students she has taught over the past 70 years. Miss Ruby was a graduate of Amite High School, Southeastern Louisiana University, and Louisiana State University. She taught school in Kentwood, Spring Creek, Chesbrough, Amite and at Oak Forest Academy, where she also served as principal. She served as Choir Director or Organist first at the Amite Methodist Church and later at the Amite Southern Methodist Church for over 60 years, continuing into her 90’s, including last Sunday. She was a longtime member of the UDC, and the DAR (over 50 years), and a member of the Southern Methodist Church of Amite. An accomplished pianist, “Miss Ruby” has performed in many local events, accompanying local talent in a wide variety of events for years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and continuing at First Southern Methodist Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Darwin Brecheen. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Jerry Lynn “Buzz” Worley, Sr.
(January 13, 1948 – February 6, 2014)

 A resident of Wilmer, lost his battle with Lung Cancer at 8 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014 in Ponchatoula. He was born January 13, 1948 in Clinton and was 66 years of age. Survived by wife of 30 years, Jackie Worley, Wilmer; 6 children, Connie Manuel and husband, John, Jackson, LA, Jerry Worley and wife, Dianne, Yazoo, MS, Elsie Worley, Mantachie, MS, Ruby Newcomb and husband, Alan, Mantachie, MS, Charley Worley and wife, Ashley, Hammond, Jessica Poole and husband, Nick, Ponchatoula; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ellis Worley. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sadie Worley and a brother, Duke Worley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Day and Rev. Sidney Johnson. Pallbearers will be John Manuel, Charles Worley, Nick Poole, Alan Newcomb, Ellis Worley and Teddy Schiro. Interment Center Cemetery, Greensburg. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Elsie Harrington Wren
(June 2, 1934 – February 6, 2014) 

 

A resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away peacefully at 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at her home. She was born June 2, 1934 in Greensburg and was 79 years of age. She loved the Lord and was a member of Magnolia Christian Assembly and Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a retired LPN from the State of Louisiana. She loved to sing, cook and bring meals to family and friends. Family and friends were very special to her. Survived by 1 son, Tommy Wren and wife, Shivonne, Baton Rouge; 3 grandchildren, Anna Wren Allen and husband, Del, Mallory Wren Morgan and husband, Lyle David and John Paul Wren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Marie Foster, Greensburg. Preceded in death by husbands, Percy Graves and Johnny Paul Wren and parents, Tommy and Julia Harrington. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 Hwy 440, Kentwood, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Keith Bernard. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Ricky Foster, David Brabham, Wesley Blades, John Wren, Donald Simoneaux, Jr. and Lyle David Morgan. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Sherman Elwood Davis
(January 9, 1938 – February 5, 2014)

 He went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 8:15 p.m. He was a native of Mars Hills, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife, Chequita Davis; mother, Ruby Mote; father, Morris Davis and grandchild, Sabryn Colona. Mr. Davis is survived by four children, Tammy Davis Hanks, Mark Davis, Shawn and husband, Steve Bennett, Latru Davis and fiancé, Guy Colona; seven grandchildren, Ken Davis and fiancé, Natalie Nolan, Hanna Hanks and fiancé, Michael Varnado, Zac and wife Camy Hanks, Steven Bennett and fiancé, Kayla Burnette, Seante Bennett and fiancé, Alex Miller, Kaley Davis and Dreagan Colona; five great grandchildren, Brooklyn Davis, Kenlie Davis, Bronson Bennett, Taeton Bennett and Layton Varnado. Mr. Davis was a long time resident of Greensburg where he raised his children for a period of 45 years. Services will be at McKneely Funeral home, Amite, on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 2 p.m. until Memorial Services at 4 p.m. Services will be conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Billie Jean Evans
(October 27, 1943 – February 5, 2014) 

 A resident of Greensburg, died at 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. She was born October 27, 1943 in New Roads and was 71 years of age. Survived by 2 sisters, Paula Evans Strahan and Sue Hildebrand; 2 nieces, Jodi Brodkins and Jana Pindell; 3 nephews, John Albin, Kyle Taylor and Eric Taylor and numerous great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Dolores Evans and a sister, Carolyn Albin. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. 

I’m posting this much now and will begin work on another post immediately.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Pray also for me,

that the message may be given to me

when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.”

~Ephesians 6:19~

Anne Ellzey

Anne has been transferred to room 111 at the hospital in Greensburg.  Pray for her as she works to get that left side moving again.

Fornie Schum

Please pray for my brother-in-law’s, Donnie Eudy of Ponchatoula, aunt who is in ICU at North Oaks.

Birthday Party

The “young” ladies of FBC,K will meet at Nyla’s to celebrate the January birthday.  Our party scheduled for last Tuesday had to be postposed due to all the sleet.  I hope to see you at 11:00.  Mrs. Fay Gehringer is baking the cake for us.  Please feel free to bring a friend.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “An Important Command”

http://odb.org/

Life’s Story – “The Employment Miracle”

http://academictips.org/blogs/employment-miracle/

Hymn of the Day – “Life’s Railway to Heaven”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/r/lrailway.htm

“He will be our Guide even to the end.” Psalm 48:14

I know I included this hymn recently, but this is the one God sent me too immediately after read “The Employment Miracle”.

Baptist Press

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&shva=1#inbox/143f9c6270098fd1

Youth

I don’t always know much about the youth events because I do not have someone involved, but I do know there is a D-Now scheduled for Feb. 21-22.  If you need more information, contact Bro. Michael Wilson at 229-8111.

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Monday

 

“I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy,

to offer your bodies as living sacrifices,

holy and pleasing to God—t

his is your spiritual act of worship.”

~Romans 12:1~

 

Suzie Daniel Dickinson will soon be released from the hospital to go to a long-tern care facility.  She needs to gain some strength to be given the cancer treatment she needs.  She grew up in Amite.

Glen McMillan passed away.  Please remember the family in your prayers.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Resolve To Resolve”

http://odb.org/

Motivational Story – “Texting while Driving”

http://academictips.org/blogs/texting-while-driving/

Hymn of the Day – “Take My Life and Let it Be”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/m/tmlalib.htm

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party for January

  • Tuesday at Nyla’s
  • 11:00 A.M.
  • Bring someone with you.

Thanks for being there to pray for each person/family mentioned.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Learn the truth and never reject it.

Get wisdom, self control, and understanding.”

~Proverbs 23:23 NCV~

 

The ice is finally gone!  It was pretty one day, but the people in our area simple don’t know how to continue normal life with ice outside.  I’m thankful power outages in our area were not nearly as bad as expected.  I’m also thankful the power companies prepared for the worse while hoping for the best.  People got tired of being stuck inside, but otherwise seem to have made it through the week in good shape.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Guidance Needed”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Story – “A Message from Above”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-message-from-above/

This story could be the very one that changes your perspective on life today.

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/i/jisnikno.htm

I’m so thankful I know the name of Jesus and all He represents to His children. The Sunday School lesson for tomorrow, based on Romans 1:16-25 is a good reminder that His name means eternity to us.  Let’s work hard to make sure every person gets to hear His name.

Romans 1:16-17

New International Version (NIV)

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

 

Have a great Lord’s Day.  Don’t try to make it your day!

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

Friday (might feel like Monday!)

“My flesh and my heart fails;

but God is the strength of my heart,

and my portion forever.”

~ Psalm 73:26 ~

 

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackwell

“Miss” Ferrie Gene’s shoulder surgery was going well according to the last report I had.  Please pray for her as she goes through recovery and rehab in the coming days.

Macy Guelder

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

More Deaths

Claude Hyde, Jr.
(July 19, 1955 – January 28, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2395834&fh_id=10545

Lois Dykes
(January 18, 1923 – January 28, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2395981&fh_id=10545

Andrew J. Sceroler Jr.
October 15, 1934 – January 30, 2014

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Andrew-Sceroler&lc=2672&pid=169408119&mid=5836950

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Buyer’s Remorse”

http://odb.org/

“Tips for a Beautiful Life” 

http://academictips.org/blogs/tips-for-a-beautiful-life/

I could add a few more times about serving and honoring God.  I’m sure you could too.

Hymn of the Day – “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/l/slaslus.htm

Baptist Press

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Announcements

  • Dick Van Dyke Bible Study
    • 10:00 this morning
    • Taco soup lunch to follow
  • “Young” Ladies Birthday Party
    • Tuesday at 11:00
    • Nyla’s in Osyka
  • Mission project for February – Collecting linens for Restore
  • BCM Lunch
    • Southeaster
    • Last Wednesday of February

I think we can all say we are thankful to have seen the white sleet because it was so beautiful, but also thankful it is disappearing.  Be careful as you walk around and drive.  I know several people who have fallen and one family that is fine following a terrible accident on the black ice.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace,

goodwill toward men.”

~Luke 2:14, NKJV~

 

Chris Primes

Chris has continued to recover from his recent surgery.  He says he is doing a little better with the pain and looks forward to many more painless days ahead.  Keep him in your prayers.

Weather Improving

We haven’t been on the road in several days, but I certainly am looking forward to getting out to continue my life’s activities.

Bible Study

I’m planning to resume the Dick Van Dyke Bible Study tomorrow morning in the Heritage room at 10:00 A.M.   We will also have out monthly meal.  We’re eating taco soup.  Please pass the word along.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

The current plans are to make up the missed missed party Tuesday, February 4th at 11:00 A.M. at Nyla’s.  We will celebrate the January birthdays.

Obituaries Completed

Harry Goynes

Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Arcola from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday.

Penny Dees McDowell

Visitation will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, on Friday, January 31, 2014.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Angola Inmate Health Kits

Thanks to those who participated in this mission project.  If you missed this opportunity, stay alert, there’s always something else to do.  It’s not too late to contribute linens for Restore.  Put your items inside the office entrance or main entrance to FBC, Kentwood.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Precious in God’s Eyes”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Thought – “A Father, a Daughter, and a Dog”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-father-a-daughter-and-a-dog/

Hymn of the Day – “Precious Memories”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/e/premomen.htm

It’s 14 degrees this morning.  Be safe.  Stay warm.

Anna Lee