Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Saturday Afternoon

Reminder:  Set your clock back an hour tonight.

Continue to pray for Patsy Benefield and her family.

Mr. Kenneth Felker has been in the Greensburg hospital, but “Miss” Grace Helen is home.  Keep praying.

Reesa B. DeLee’s surgery was complicatedl, but went well.  Please continue to pray for her.

Tammy Jean Ard
(October 1, 1960 – November 3, 2012)

A resident of East Fork, LA, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson, LA. She was born October 1, 1960 in Amite, LA and was 52 years of age. She is survived by her companion, Roger Dale Sanders, Kentwood; father, Willard Ard, Husser; 2 sisters, Wendy McLain, Husser and Michelle Mistretta, Virginia Beach, VA; 2 brothers, Delton Ard, Husser and Keith Ard, Husser; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her mother, Earline Chambers Ard; brother, Jeffrey Ard. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2012, and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Shumock. Interment East Fork Cemetery, East Fork, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Saturday

“He saved us and called us to be his own people,

not because of what we have done,

but because of his own purpose.”

2 Timothy 1:9a TEV~

“Now you belong to him …

in order that we might be useful in the service of God.”

~Romans 7:4 TEV~

 

 

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=377&disc=

Baptist Press – Good stories, as usual

BPNews.net

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell’s memorial service will be at 11:00 today at FBC, Kentwood.  Continue to pray for the family.

Thankfulness: Day 3

Today, I’m thankful for my daughter.  She certainly changed my life in many ways, but all good.  I’m glad I have a God-serving, smart, independent, sweet, caring, competent,  and unpredictable daughter.  She has been much more than I ever dreamed of!  She has taught me to “hang on for the long, ride” through many journeys.  She’s also a caring wife and mother to four of my grandchildren.  I was certainly blessed when she was born!

Don’t forget to set your clocks back at 2 A.M. in the morning (or when you go to bed tonight).  If you don’t, you’ll go to church an hour too early in the morning.

Anna Lee

Friday

“The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few.

Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest

to send out workers into His harvest.”

~Luke 10:2b, HCSB~

 

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=376&disc=8

Baptist Press https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/13abde25f74795bf

Baptist post-Sandy commitment to reach 400,000 meals per day

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=39059

Sandy’s storm devastation ‘unprecedented,’ leader says in mobilizing Baptist volunteers

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=39060

BIBLE STUDY: Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=39067

FIRST-PERSON: Vote — it matters

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=39066

Please continue to pray for all the lost, the sick, and the many grieving families around us.  Be an encourager!

Thankfulness: Day 2

Today, I’m thankful for my husband of 45 years.  We have been through both good times and hard times together.   He is a good daddy to our children and granddaddy to our grandchildren.  He loves older people, younger people, and those in the middle.  He  never meets a stranger and uses his time and energy to meet needs (and wants) and to share his faith, concern, smile, and sense of humor with others.

Have a fantastic Friday!

Anna Lee

Thursday Evening

Raymond Cade will be using his many years of truck driving skills to drive one of the Mississippi Disaster Relief trucks to NY/NJ in the morning to help feed people affected by Hurricane Sandy.  Thank-you, Raymond and all the other volunteers who give of their time to minister to and witness to others.

 

Peggy Hanks Meadows Stewart

Peggy Hanks Meadows Stewart passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Mid City.

Peggy was born in St. Helena Parish on October 24, 1930 to Lawrence Lucas Hanks and Vera Talbert Hanks. She was a graduate of Amite High School.

She is survived by 2 sons, Wayne Meadows and his wife, Debbie, Greensburg and Dennis Stewart, Hammond; a daughter, BeBe Bergeron and her husband, Gregory, Denham Springs; 3 grandchildren, Blake Meadows, Jay Meadows and his wife, Katie, and Julie Meadows; 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jerry Meadows and Pete Stewart; 2 brothers, Sitman and Ancil Hanks; a son, Jay Stewart Meadows; and a granddaughter, Lee Ann Meadows Bass.

Professionally Peggy was an office manager for 33 years for DEMCO. Also, Peggy was a distributor for The Morning Advocate for 43 years. Peggy was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Our hearts are heavy with her passing.

Visitation at Greensburg United Methodist Church from 12 noon until religious services at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 conducted by Rev. Ken Reed. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Greensburg United Methodist Church.

McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read more: Tangilena.com – Peggy Hanks Meadows Stewart

Thursday Afternoon

Bradley Brumfield is on his way home.  Thank-you, Jesus.

 

Theresa Lynn Tate
(September 28, 1960 – November 1, 2012)

A resident of DeRidder, LA, died on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at her home. She was born September 28, 1960 in Magnolia, MS and was 52 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer and Rev. Rusty Durand. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Survived by daughter, Megan Slade, Amite, son, Jared Davis, Roseland, sisters, Charlene Addison and her husband, Gerald, Montpelier, Judy Brown, Roseland, Margie Criswell, Roseland, Sue Parrish and her husband, Hoyt, Roseland, Dirlean Mason and her husband, Gene, Ethel, and Rosie Reich and her husband, Ronnie, DeRidder, step-sisters, Bonnie Holston and her husband, Kevin, Picayune, MS, and Annette Corkern and her husband, Johnathan, Independence, step-brother, Joey Tate and his wife, Vickey, Independence, step-mother, Ethel Voight, Amite, special friend, Michael Radcliff, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Dewey Tate and Verdie B. Duncan. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday

“It is God himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus;

and long ages ago he planned that we should spend these lives in helping others.”

~Ephesians 2:10 LB~

“Before I made you in your mother’s womb, I chose you.
Before you were born, I set you apart for a special work.”
~Jeremiah 1:5a NCV~
People who have live through storms such as Camille and Katrina know what it would be like to live in the northeast this week.  The main difference is we had HOT weather and they have cold temperatures.  Continue to pray for people’s basic needs to be met with a smile and a message of Christian love.
Also from Baptist Press
40 Days of Prayer for America
Do you have a family member, neighbor, or friend you need to get to the polls.  Start thinking.  Then, action!
Pray for grieving families.  Do something special to help them (prayer, food, memorial service, card, etc.)
Pray for military families, especially those with members serving overseas.  Do something special to encourage a family or two.
Share a little love today!
Anna Lee
Pray for first responders around the world.  When they get a call, they go, never knowing what is ahead for them.
Pray for families that are separated by miles during holidays.  If you know of some, find something you can do to make the holidays a little easier.