Praises, Requests, & Updates – Page 255

Saturday

“I have come as a light into the world,

so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in darkness.”

~John 1:4-5, NKJV~

Mr. Pat Hoosier is HOME and smiling his big smile. Keep praying for this family.

I saw Mrs. Elsie Davis is Amite. She asked for prayer for her daughter-in-law, Connie Hayden Davis, who was injured in a traffic accident in Texas a couple days ago. Connie is the daughter of Horace and Margarete Hayden also of this area. “Miss” Elsie said Connie has critical injuries. Connie is the mother of four children. Join the families as they pray.

Macy Gueldner continues to receive good treatment at St. Jude. Read her Caring Bridge page and pray.

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

Dr. David Crosby is pastor of FBC, New Orleans. His young grandson, Graham Deris, is hospitalized there due to an accident that threatened his life. Thanks to many who helped, this child will be going home from PICU at Ochsner in the near future. You can watch the video or read the transcript on this channel 6 site.

http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/mother-thankful-for-neighbors-who-saved-baby-from-drowning/-/9853400/22515294/-/fliragz/-/index.html

I didn’t give you a report of the Third Thursday meeting or the “Lucy” Bible study. Thursday we were blessed with five new people with a total representation from ten different churches. Numbers are not important, but the spirit of Christian love and fellowship is! We have been so blessed t0 be able to host these meeting for so many years. We are looking forward to what God is going to do in the future. James Rimes and Andy Taylor used their musical talents to “speak” to us. How blessed we all were as we were surrounded by a sweet spirit of Christian love.

The “Lucy” Bible study Friday was number eight. It was on Devotion. Several people thought it was one of the best so far. We ended with a brown bag lunch and sweet sharing. We will be meeting again next Friday to study Outreach. The topics the following weeks will be Happiness, Boasts, and Likeness. Line Creek will be beginning the “Lucy” study Wednesday night. If you would like to join them, contact a member of Line Creek for the time and room location.

Don’t forget to do your part to support the Georgia Barnette Offering for mission work in Louisiana. There are people around us here, just like around the world, that need to have a relationship with God. Let’s support this offering for work in Louisiana.

Jackets and other winter clothing for men, women, boys, and girls is being collected at FBC, Kentwood. Also, items for the Friendship House in New Orleans – small deodorants, cases of bottled water or fruit juice, etc. Contact the church office for a list.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “How Long?” – http://odb.org/

Values – Forgiveness – Mother and Daughter Relationships

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1479-Mom-and-Daughter-Relationships

Hymn of the Day – “Love is the Theme” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Friday Afternoon

Mrs. Annie Belle Harrell fell Wednesday night in the bathroom at home. She is hospitalized in Greensburg and is in a lot of pain. Please pray for her to get some relief from pain and for her family as they are so concerned about her.

Pray for Yvonne Birch as she faces surgery in Baton Rouge on the 23rd and for Susan Frazier as she has surgery on the 29th in Hammond.

Friday

“LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will strengthen their hearts.

You will listen carefully.”

~Psalm 10:17~

Elaine Baham Steward is doing better. Pray for her as she continues her battle with cancer.

Pray for Hubert “Brother” Yarborough as he has surgery Nov. 4th. Pray for his family too.

Marty Simpson will be having an angiogram in Lacombe Wednesday. Pray the doctor finds and corrects Marty’s problem.

Penny Dees McDowell’s sedation is being reduced. Pray for her as she deals with each medical issue of each day. Pray for her family.

Mrs. Hazel Smith has been ‘under the weather”. Pray for her to be better soon.

E. Fountain Young, Jr.
(September 9, 1928 – October 12, 2013)

E. Fountain Young, Jr. began his earthly journey on September 9, 1928 and his heavenly one 85 years later on October 12, 2013. He grew up in Pine Grove, Louisiana and was an active member of the Pine Grove United Methodist Church along with his parents, Evie Fountain Young, Sr. and Inez Morgan Young. In 1945 Fountain graduated valedictorian from Pine Grove High School and then set out to serve in the United States Army and did so from 1946 to 1948, spending time in Japan. He observed that there was a close alliance between freedom and education, and to that end he attended Louisiana State University where he earned a BS in General Agriculture in 1951 and a Master of Science in Agronomy in 1953. He received a Ph.D. in Agriculture and Applied Science from Oklahoma State University in 1964. His studies took him to Venezuela where he worked on herbicides for corn production. He also believed that one could find dignity in work well done. He devoted himself to plant research that he accomplished through the United States Department of Agriculture. In 1985 he co-authored a book with Tommy E. Thompson, Pecan Cultivars, Past and Present, a widely used field guide for growing pecans. He also did research that led to the successful production of SuPima cotton. Mr. Young was a Master Mason as well as a Shriner. He was an active member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in El Paso, Texas before his recent move to Monroe, Michigan. Fountain’s most cherished accomplishment was his family, whom he adored. He lives on in the hearts of those who love him including his wife of 56 years, Sarah Margaret Davis Young, a daughter, Kathryn Elaine Murphy (Mark) and sons Eric Forrest Young (Catherine), Brett Allen Young (Pam), and grandchildren, Bryan Murphy (Jennifer), Megan Murphy, Jennifer Murphy, Morgan Murphy, Sarah Young, and Alysa Young, and one great grandchild, Sophia Murphy, along with his siblings, Willie Eugene Young (Mary Katherine), Elizabeth Joe Dykes (Tag), and Robert Larry Young (Judy). Friends and family will wish him a fond farewell on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Pine Grove, LA with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Townsend. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials for E. Fountain Young, Jr. can be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 9915 Montwood Drive, El Paso, Texas, 79925, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 800 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43609 or Pine Grove United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1091, Pine Grove, LA 70453.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The End” – http://odb.org/

Values – “Patience” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1480-Character-Trait-PATIENCE

Hymn of the Day – “Work for the Night is Coming” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/o/workfort.htm

“Lucy” Bible Study – this morning at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC,K Bring a sack lunch.

Make today count for something. Don’t let it pass by as an unproductive day.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”

~John 10:27, NKJV~

Pat Hoosier was moved from ICU. His blood work is not showing good lab results. Pray for his family during this difficult time.

Continue to pray for Macy Gueldner. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Smiley Conerly is continuing to improve following knee-replacement surgery. Pray as he continues to do his therapy.

George Bales told us last night that David Bales got an “all clear report”. He will be carefully monitored for five years.

Austin Rose was able to participate in a high school band concert. He is feeling stronger and is still very determined to fight his battle with cancer. Continue to pray for him and his family.

Bethel Baptist Church will be having revival Sunday through Wednesday. Rev. Larry Blades will be the revival preacher and music by Tero Family Ministries. Sunday’s worship services will begin at 11:00 and 5:00. Monday through Wednesday, the services will begin at 6:30. You are invited to join them.

The 205th Engineering Battalion will be coming home soon. Be sure to thank those who have served and the families who have adapted to living without their loved one(s) for a year.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Barrier-Free Love” – http://odb.org/

Values – Generosity – “Oprah, Elvis, and Patrick Swayze” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1482-Oprah-Elvis-and-Patrick-Swayze

When you read this, you will find the process that helped me, Gamma-knife surgery. I continue to thank God for this awesome procedure that gave me my life back. I want to remind everyone to get a second opinion and not be stopped by lack of knowledge of one doctor.

Hymn of the Day – “The Love of God” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/loveofgo.htm

Remember the Third Thursday Meeting at the cabin tonight. This is my mini-revival ever month. Join us at 6:30.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Sing to the LORD, who dwells in Zion;

proclaim His deeds among the nations.”

~Psalm 9:11~

Penny McDowell is off the vent! Pray she doesn’t have an anxiety attack and have to go back to the vent. Pray for healing. She’s still in ICU.

Sherry Day is home and glad to be there. Pray for continued healing for her.

Betty Simpson‘s pneumonia is clearing. She is still very weak, but headed in the right direction.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Coade Stone” – http://odb.org/

Values – Character – “Compliments of Choice” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1483-Compliments-of-Choice

Hymn of the Day – “A Child of the King” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/h/childkin.htm

Be sure to read the story that goes along with the hymn.

Our choices each day are important. We don’t ever know who is watching and listening to us, nor their needs of the day. Let’s pray we follow God’s leadership and day and do the things that will impact other in a positive way. Our choices affect others!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Even though I got an early start today, my computer got a late one.

“The LORD has heard my plea for help;

the LORD accepts my prayer.”

~Psalm 6:9~

Connor Corkern is at Children’s Hospital because his seizures got more than they could handle at home. Pray the doctors will be help to get him some help quickly.

Sherry Day is scheduled to come home today. Continue to pray for improvement.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Have you fallen in love with this precious child like I have?

Another person I have known all my life has passed away. He lived on the same street where Daddy lived, just about a block away.

Joseph “J.B.” Benjamin Crain
(September 3, 1929 – October 14, 2013)

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. A resident of Roseland, died at 5 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2013 in Saint Amant. He was born September 3, 1928 in Roseland and was 85 years of age. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of Roseland and a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a loving husband father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. Survived by wife, Mildred Hyde Crain; daughter, Pamela “Nancy” Cavaretta and husband, Carl; 3 grandchildren, Kim Smith and husband, Jody, Stacy Cavaretta and Brandon Cavaretta; 4 great grandchildren, Katlyn Cavaretta; Joel Smith, Samantha Cavaretta, and Bronwyn Cavaretta; sister in law, Linda Brister. Preceded in death by daughter, Marcia Jo Crain; parents, Joseph Crain and Florence Rutland Brister; 4 sisters, Agnes Landry, Algie Schumacher, Lonell Chadwick and Betty Spears; 3 brothers, Bobby Brister, Junior Brister and Elmer “Baby” Brister. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Roseland from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Alan House. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. The family would like to thank Canon Hospice for their care and compassion. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Dreams of Childhood” – http://odb.org/

This reminds me of Art Linkletter.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Values – Rising Above – “Bouncing Back” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1485-Bouncing-Back

Hymn of the Day – “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/u/turnyour.htm

Announcement – We will have our monthly Third Thursday meeting at the cabin Thursday at 6:30. Feel free to join us.

Please feel free to contact me about praises, requests, or updates you wish me to post.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

I learned yesterday that Betty Simpson has had pneumonia. Since she wasn’t at church yesterday, I assume she is not well yet. I’ll give her a call tomorrow.

From Kaye Roberts

Bubba’s Mother is in the St Dominic hospital in Jackson having tests run. She had been in rehab in McComb but had another fall Sunday. In running tests in McComb, the Dr. said looked like she’d had a light stroke so they sent her to Jackson.

Please keep her and family in your prayers.

Thanks!

Say a special prayer for the Hoosier family. Pat has been moved to ICU at Tulane so doctors can keep a closer watch on him.

Mattie E. Gibson
(October 13, 1942 – October 4, 2013)

A resident of Loranger, she died at 7:32 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2013 in Loranger. She was born October 13, 1942 in New Orleans and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Efferson and husband, Lorin, Loranger; grandson, Edward Whalen and wife, Ashley; sister, Brenda Gibson, Tickfaw; 2 brothers, John Gibson, Loranger and Pat Gibson, Terrytown; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by grandson, Brian Whalen; parents, John and Viola Gibson; sister-in-law, Gayle Gibson; uncle and aunt, J.O. and Eunice Ratliff; nephew, Kenny Ratliff. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Richard Baker and Rev. Marshall Wallace. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Elton Luther Easley

Elton Luther Easley, a native of St. Helena Parish and resident of Central passed away on October 12, 2013. He was 77 and was very proud to have served our country including two years in South Korea in the US Army. After his return he continued to serve in the Army Reserve rising to the rank of Sargent First Class and retiring after 37 years. He was also proud to have worked in the Louisiana Department of Highways from which he retired with 30 years of service. Elton had a special love of family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him. He immensely enjoyed being a cattleman and spent many of his post-retirement days tending his farm with the peace and joy God wishes for all of us. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marcia Moschitta Easley, five sons, Michael Easley and Suzette Sweeney Polito, Mark Easley, Steven Easley and wife Stacy, Scott Easley and wife Joanna and Todd Easley and wife Bridget. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Nicole Easley Farrell and husband Josh, Lee, Luke, Dylan, Chase, Rachel and Jackson Easley, four step-grandchildren, Kaylen Rabalais, Joseph, Kayla and Adam Navarre, two great-grandchildren, Adalyn and Boden Farrell, a sister, Bessie Blanchard and husband Ernest, three brothers, James and wife Katherine, Lester and wife Beverly and Will and wife Dot and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Jimmy and Jewel Easley and in-laws John and Velma Moschitta. Visitation will be Monday, October 14, 2013 at Seale Funeral Home 9995 Hooper Rd, Central, LA from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Visitation will continue Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 10:00 am until religous services at 11:30 am at New Zion Baptist Church, 3841 Hwy 38, Kentwood, LA, 70444. Pallbearers Lee, Luke, Dylan, Chase, Brennan and Dale Easley, Vernon Wagner and Josh Farrell. Honorary pallbearer Jackson Easley. The family wishes to thank Bridgeway Hospice, Dr. Patrick Stagg and especially dear friend Dr. Stephen Antrobus for their compassionate caring efforts. The family appreciates the condolences and kind words from everyone who knew or knew of Elton and kindly request in lieu of flowers donations be made in his honor to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

NOTE: Due to the funeral being held at New Zion Baptist Church, Young at Heart will not be held this month.

Elizabeth “Libby” J. Abernathy
(February 11, 1929 – October 13, 2013)

A resident of Chesbrough, died at 9:54 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born February 11, 1929 in Ware, MS and was 84 years of age. Survived by husband, Michael Abernathy, Chesbrough; son, Carl Hopkins, Chesbrough; daughter, Virginia Johnson, Virginia; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Grady Jones, Greenville, AL, Marvin Jones and Carl Jones, both of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by daughter, Brenda Milton and parents, Grady and Effie Jones. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com

Chandra Nicole McLean

(February 19, 1971 – October 10, 2013)

A resident of New Orleans, LA, she died on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. She was born February 19, 1971 in West Monroe and was 42 years of age. She is survived by her father, Joseph “Sonny” McLean, Jr. and wife, Lee, Greensburg; step father, Russell Kiser, Conroe, TX; 2 sisters, Amber McLean Kilcrease, Baton Rouge and Jennifer Miller and husband, Mitch, Greensburg; 2 nieces and 1 nephew, Heather, Emily and Joseph Miller; grandfather, Quincy Travis, Greensburg; and boyfriend, Tyrone Johnson, New Orleans. Preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie Nicole McLean; mother, Elizabeth McKee Kiser; niece, Courtney Elizabeth DeShea McLean and grandparents, Joseph McLean, Sr. and Martha McLean, Frank and Frances McKee and Loyce Travis. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Monday

“I cry aloud to the LORD,

and He answers me from His holy mountain.”

~Psalm 3:4~

Ora Lee Wilson was able to attend Sunday School yesterday. She maneuvered the steps well with two crutches. Pray for her as she continues to heal following surgery.

Sherry Day is still hospitalized in Baton Rouge. Pray for her and her family at this time.

Pat Hoosier was admitted into Tulane hospital where he is receiving blood platelets. He continues to be in good spirits.

Penny Dees McDowell’s pulmonary doctor will be trying to remove her from the vent some time in the next few days. Pray for Penny during this stressful time. Pray for her family too.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Seeds and Soil” – http://odb.org/

These Scripture verses were used in the sermon at FBC,K yesterday.

Values – Charily – “My Dad” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1487-My-Dad

Hymn of the Day – “To the Work” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/tothewor.htm

I think we need to be reminded to give our best effort to any work that God sends our way.

I have a lot to accomplish today. I hope this song will remind me all during the day to keep on “toiling on”.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“The Lord helps and delivers them;

He will deliver them from the wicked

and will save them because they take refuge in Him.”

~Psalm 37:40, HCSB~

Macy Gueldner – Be sure to read the last couple entries in the journal history.

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

Mrs. Linda Graves passed on this request.

Please add Taylor Callahan (and her parents Grace and Andrew) to the prayer list. This is my daughter Grace’s oldest (daughter). She had to be taken by ambulance last Monday night to North Oaks Hospital in Hammond with sudden, severe headache, neck stiffness and severe pain. They have run lots of tests, and are contemplating a third spinal tap.

She rallied some this morning and we thought the worst was behind us, but has had swelling again and the pressure brings on severe pain. When I was at the hospital earlier today, she could not even handle someone whispering.

Thank you and will try to keep you posted.

Wanda Kay Perry (grandmother)

Update on Austin Rose

This trip home has been amazing and he is still going strong. Today was by far a Great day. Had an all day band camp from 8 am – 9 pm and I got to chaperone all day and AUSTIN WAS THERE THE ENTIRE DAY TOO!!! It really did my heart good to watch him participating as best he could and just being with his band. Directors even discussing what he can do for the competitions. “No marcher left behind”. I love this band and all of my band babies who worked their butts off today. You are all amazing!

Update on Penny Dees McDowell at North Oaks

Update Saturday: Not much change today. Still resting peacefully so I pray there is ALOT of healing going on. Did another blood culture & it was negative. Thank God! Dr’s are encouraged, but still say she’s in critical condition. I went to church today & I could feel God’s presence telling me not to worry, so I’m putting it in his hands and I am so thankful that he has brought her this far. She IS getting better & it’s because of the prayers & Gods work. Thanks to EVERYONE for the prayers & the blood donations. You will never know how much it means to us. Keep the faith.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Facing Our Past” – http://odb.org/

Values – Devotion – Devoted to Giving My Niece a Good Life – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1489-Devoted-to-Giving-My-Niece-a-Good-Life

Hymn of the Day – “Precious Name” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/precious.htm

As we are praying for several children who are sick. let’s remember to also pray for children who parent(s) are sick, absent, or not fulfilling their role of parent(s) in some way.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“At daybreak, LORD, You hear my voice;

at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly.”

~Psalm 5:3~

Susan Rimes has more kidney stones. Pray for Susan as she tries several different methods to get rid of the stones.

Pray for Jessica Garner and her family, especially her four children.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

The Panter family was serving in Roseland when we moved to Kentwood. This story takes on a new meaning when I realize it involves a family I know.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=41276

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “I’m Invisible” – http://odb.org/

Values – Appreciation – “We are Family” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1490-We-Are-Family

Hymn of the Day – “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justaclo.htm

Enjoy this beautiful day the Lord has made for us. Be sure to thank Him.

Anna Lee