Praises, Requests, & Updates – Page 296

Friday

“When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them,

so they won’t give up in despair.”

~2 Corinthians 2:7 CEV~

Mr. Bobby Lawson is back at home. Pray for him and pray for his family.

Callie Jenkins Austin got a fantastic report yesterday – No more cancer! Join Callie, her family, and her friends in thanking God.

Pray for the situation Israel is facing today.

The AWANA children at FBC, Kentwood collected 60 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

The Third Thursday meeting at the cabin didn’t go as expected, but it was wonderful! We are so thankful for many blessings!

Thankfulness: Day 16

I’m so thankful to be a part of the Third Thursday/Share Group meetings at the cabin. What a blessing the meeting have been to David and me. I’m so thankful to the many people who have been a part of this group. We had three people for the first time last night, two who are relatively new, and others who have been a part for years.

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Count your blessings today. I’m sure you’ll find you have been richly blessed.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I waited patiently for the Lord;

and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.”

~Psalm 40:1~

Robert Callihan thanks you for praying for him as he had a heart cath yesterday. He doesn’t need surgery or stents. He does have one small blockage, but it will be treated with a change of medication.

Andy Taylor has a couple of health issues that we can help be cleared up. Let’s do our part in praying.

Abram Pounds, the boy involved in the bus accident in Washington Parish, has had surgery on both legs and is now in a regular hospital room. Continue to pray for him.

Calli J. Austin is facing her battle and making progress. Some days are better than others. Pray she has a good day today.

Frances Ann M. Davis has learned she also has a big battle to fight. Pray for her as she begins treatment.

Check out the Jones family blog to see their latest news. God is good!

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Operation Christmas Child collection ends this week. Line Creek Baptist Church collected 201 boxes. What a blessing that will be to 201 children somewhere in the world next month! I don’t have a count of the boxes from Kentwood yet. Thanks to all who helped in this wonderful project in the many churches around the world.

We invite you to share some time with us at 6:30 tonight for our Third Thursday Meeting. Come and be blessed.

Thankfulness: Day 15

Today, I’m thankful for all the hours I got to spend canning and freezing foods this summer. I renewed my interest in making jams and jellies, put up lots of vegetables and berries in the freezer, and really “broke in” a new canner in a big way. It is very rewarding to look at the “fruits” of my labor and even better to eat them and share them. My time spent canning and freezing foods was a good investment of my time. I’m thankful I was able to put in the time and effort and had the equipment and space to keep the food for future use. What a blessing!

Have a wonderful day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“As for God, His way is perfect;

The word of the LORD is proven;

He is a shield to all who trust in Him.”

~Psalm 18:30, NKJV~

Robert Callihan

I am having a heart catherization in the morning at 7:30am in BR. I would appreciate everyone’s prayers Thanks

Operation Christmas Child

Shoeboxes are due at the church today. Please leave them in the front stairwell.

Revival

Tonight is the last night of revival at FBC, Kentwood. The service begins at 7:00. Wendy Fowler will lead some children in singing for us tonight. (The Singing Deacons for FBC, McComb were very good!)

Third Thursday

We will meet at the cabin tomorrow night at 6:30 for food, fellowship, a devotional, and music. You are invited to join us.

Baptist Press always has some very good articles.

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Devotional by Holley Gerth: You Don’t Have to Do More

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Thankfulness: Day 14

I thank God for a husband and friends who love to garden. We have eaten more fresh vegetables this year than ever before. Of course, God is the real gardener. He provides the soil, the sunshine, the rain, the seeds, and the right temperatures the vegetables need. We have to be careful not to take too much credit. I know it takes human work too, but it would all be useless without God doing His part. Thank you, God for the wonderful crops you provided. (I also like flowers. God really has a “green thumb”!)

Do something special for others today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Urgent Request

From Monica McNabb Miley

Prayers Needed!!! A little boy from our church and school was hit by a car this morning in front of his house. He has severe injuries to both of his legs, a ruptured spleen, and bleeding scalp. He has been transferred to Children’s Hospital where it is expected he will have to undergo surgery on his legs. This little boy is my Gracie’s age. Please take time and say a prayer for him and his parents. His name is Abram Pounds and his parents are Dennis and Jana Pounds. Thank you!!

Tuesday Addition

Please continue to pray for Donnie Travis. His surgery went well. Thank God for that. Pray for improvement now.

Essie Bell Rhodus Rainey
(April 5, 1936 – November 12, 2012)

A resident of Roseland, she died at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 12, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born April 5, 1936 in Osyka, MS and was 76 years of age. She is survived by husband, Robert L. Rainey, Roseland; 3 daughters, Dallice Sue Connell and husband, Charles, Bogalusa, Betty Ann Aron and husband, Kenneth, Roseland and Mary Bell Mitchell and husband, James, Roseland; 4 grandchildren, Tracey Ray Manchester, Jr. and wife, Jessica, Roseland, Brandon Leroy St. Cyr, Roseland, Michael Ray St. Cyr and fiance, Stephanie, Springfield, Mark Russell Guy and wife, Kellie, Nashville, TN; 11 great-grandchildren, Currissa Aline Manchester, Robert Eli Manchester, Logan Manchester, Tyler Manchester, Essie Mae Manchester, Jessie Manchester, Blane Brandon St. Cyr, Ava Ann St. Cyr, Seth Wyatt St. Cyr, Jesse Russell Guy and Katie Elizabeth Guy; 5 brothers, William Rhodus, Isabel, Odis Rhodus, Kentwood, Willie Rhodus and wife, Margaret, Roseland, Roy Rhodus and wife, Rose, Satsuma, Jimmy Dale Rhodus and wife, Pat, Roseland; 2 sisters-in-law, Jeanette Relan, Amite and Linda Rhodus, Satsuma. Preceded in death by son, Robert “Bilbo” Rainey; parents, Wesley and Susie Rhodus; brother, Ernest Rhodus; sister, Claire Ann Rhodus. She was a retired Supervisor for Hammond State School after 21 years of service. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arcola from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Jeff Mizel. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Tuesday

“Therefore, take up the full armor of God,

so that you will be able to resist in the evil day,

and having done everything, to stand firm.”

~Ephesians 6:13, NASB~

Please keep Betty Simpson in your prayers as she undergoes some medical tests.

Thankfulness: Day 13

I’m thankful I have a home to live in on a cool November morning. I also have running water, electricity, a washer, a dryer, a water heater, a stove, a refrigerator, a freezer. a dish washer, and an inside bathroom. When I think of all the people around the world who do not have these things, I am so thankful God blessed me with all of these creature comforts. I’ve had it easy compared to many people!

Pray for families who are making plans to be together for the holiday next week. Pray even more for families who cannot be together. If you know of someone who does not have a family gathering to attend, invite them to join you and your family. I venture to say to you be more blessed than them.

Devotional by Holley Gerth: Are you in the Guilt Cycle or the Grace Cycle?

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Pray for someone who has a need today. Then, do what you can to meet their need or take their mind off their need for a while.

Anna Lee

Monday Addition

Patsy Benefield is on her way home from the hospital. Her family recognizes another miracle in their midst.

Larkin Dorris on Caring Bridge

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Wayland Wall, Sr. was born February 1. 1945 and passed away at 12:15 a.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home, Kentwood. He was 67, a native of Magnolia, MS and resident of Roseland.

Wayland is survived by a son, Wayland Wall Jr. of Amite, and a daughter Kristie Blades, and

granddaughter, Kamryn Jones also of Amite. He is also survived by his sister, Sandra Singleton, of Amite and two brothers Johnny and Carlton Wall, both of Kentwood.

Preceded in death by his parents Hampton Wall and Wilsie Fussell Singleton, and brother Felix Ray Singleton.

A private memorial is scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2012.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Filmore Miller was born December 13, 1943 and passed away at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, November11, 2012 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. Mr. Thomas was 68, a native and resident of Amite.

He is survived by his daughter, Connie Miller Harrison and husband Paul; son, Keith Miller; 7 grandchildren, Deanna Miller, Blaine Miller, Morgan Blades, Blake Miller, Savanna Miller, Keith Harrison, Kamen Harrison; 2 brothers, Earl Miller and wife Barbara and Danny Miller and wife Joyce; 2 sisters, Annette DeLatte and Gail McDaniel and husband Don; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents; Percy and Massie Lea Miller; son, Darryl Miller; granddaughter, Breanna Miller; 3 brothers, Bobby, Donald and Gerald Miller; brother-in-law, Ralph DeLatte.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, Amite, from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Darryl Miller officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery.

Mary E. Marchand was born August 21, 1948 and passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at University Hospital, New Orleans. She was 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Roseland.

As her request a private Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Monday

“Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it.

Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.

I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.

Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

~Matthew 11:29-30 MSG~

I would like to tell you about two 95 year olds from Amite. Many of you may know one or both of them.

Mrs. Helen Robertson ran a flower shop for many years. She is still very faithful in her church, FBC. Many people know and love her. We saw her last Sunday as she had lunch at Mike’s. Wednesday, she fell and broke a hip. She is in OLOL and has had hip replacement surgery. Keep her in your prayers. She’s not the kind of lady who likes to lay around and be pampered.
Mr. Delos Jones was the county agent for many years, but I knew him best as daddy to Maureen, Arleen, and Gilbert. I attended many slumber parties in the Jones home. For many years, we saw him at Mike’s as he had his Sunday lunch after attending FBC, Amite. He always called us by name. In recent years, I have seen Arleen with him frequently. Now, Mr. Delos has moved to be with family. What a kind, gentle man!

Joy Moore shared last night that her dad, Paul Boudreaux, was able to move his left hand slightly yesterday. He is slowly progressing from strokes he has suffered in the last couple of months. More good news, he will be leaving rehab and going home Wednesday, if all goes as planned. Keep praying.

Renee Deck was at church last night. She doesn’t slow down much. Pray for complete healing of her knee.

Thankfulness: Day 12 – Today, I’m thankful for Samaritan’s Purse (shoeboxes) that provides for children around the world to obtain some necessities and some gifts to children who might not receive an Christmas gift. I’m thankful for the books that are in each box to introduce the children to Jesus on their and in their language. I don’t have adequate words to say how much this one project impacts people worldwide who pack the boxes or who receive the boxes. May God bless each one who packed a box and each child who received a box. That puts the “Merry” in “Merry Christmas” for these children and in my heart! If you are not involved, please plan to help next year. You will be so blessed!

Wednesday if the deadline for turning in your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes at FBC, Kentwood. Please call the church office for more information.

This is the week for the Third Thursday meeting at the cabin. I hope you will be here to join us for a meal, a devotional, and some foot-tapping music.

Please continue to pray for the Welch family in their loss.

This is a good day to spend time counting out blessings and saying thank you. They are many!

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening

Please pray for Rev. Mike Shumock pastor of East Fork Baptist Church, and others from the Northshore who are working with Disaster Relief in an area destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

They are in Staten Island. He said it is dark, there is no power there. Please continue to pray for them all as they do the Lords work in a desperate land. Thank you all!

Patsy Beneield, sister of Jesse Dean, is doing better. She’s still at North Oaks, but the family hopes to get her home Monday. The family thanks you for praying.

Bobby Lawson is still at Veteran’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. He needs our prayers as he is learning about his problem and how it will be treated. Please pray for his family too.

Saturday

“I sought the Lord,

and He heard me.”

Psalm 34:4a

Renee Deck is in a lot of pain, but still hoping to come home today.

Jones Family – What blessing they have to be thankful for!

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Thankfulness: Day 10

Today, I’m thankful for the education I received. Most of my elementary years I had older ladies teaching me. They did not have all the “bells and whistles”, but they knew what we needed to learn and worked every day to teach us. I do not remember anyone who only taught school “half-heartedly”! I learned the same from my high school and college teachers.

As a teacher, I tried to be equal to or better than my teachers. I worked hard and expected my students to do the same. I was always taught you get out of something what you put into in. I tried to pass that philosophy on. Hopefully, it worked!

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Thanking God for another day, a beautiful one!

Anna Lee