Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Friday

“Commit your work to the Lord,

and then your plans will succeed.”

~Proverbs 16:3 NLT~

Praying for two sweet families who lost a special mother/grandmother, Mrs. Frankie Roberts Doss and Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell.  May your families always remember the way you lived and strive to be like you.

40 Days of Prayer

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=360&disc=8

Baptist Press 

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional: Favorite Family Things by Holley Gerth

http://holleygerth.com/favorite-family-things/#comments

Thank God you woke up this morning.  He has a great day planned for you, not trouble free, but still great if you let Him guide you though it.

Anna Lee

Late Thursday Afternoon

Carl Wayne Stevens, of Hattisburg and formerly of Chesbrough, was admitted to the hospital.  Please be in prayer for him.

Say special prayers for peace and comfort for the Blackwell family.  “Miss” Mary Alice’s family is gathering around her in Moss Point.

Patricia Cecelia Neal
(December 15, 1947 – October 24, 2012)

A life long resident of New Orleans and resident of Kentwood for the last 7 years, she died at 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe as the result of a heart attack after a short illness. She was born December 15, 1947 in New Orleans and was 64 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Anne E. Holley; grandson, Adam M. Holley; father, Hamilton “Mike” Neal, Jr.; sister, Erin N. Tamporello; brother, Michael H. Neal; 4 nieces and nephews, Michael A. Tamporello, Michelle C. Tamporello and Melissa A. Tamporello Matthew Tamporello; 2 uncles, Henry J. Hoffstadt, Jr. and Robert J. Neal; aunt, Lynda H Walker, She is preceded in death by mother, Alma Hoffstadt Neal; 3 aunts, Blanche H. Montz, Earllea H. Perez and Camille H. Casey. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12Noon on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Hoffstadt Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday

“Rejoice always,

pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18~

Mr. Larry Watts is home again.  Pray for the family as they make this adjustment again.

Mr. Kenneth Felker said “Miss” Grace Helen is still in ICU in Baton Rouge.  Keep praying.

David and I went back to revival at Kedron Baptist Church last night.  What a blessing to be in the service!

40 Days of Prayers

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=359&disc=8

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional by Holley Gerth

http://holleygerth.com/why-who-you-think-you-are-matters/#comments

Thanks for praying for the needs listed here each day.  Also, pray for needs you are aware of that are not listed. 

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“Servants, do what you’re told by your earthly masters.

And don’t just do the minimum that will get you by.

Do your best.”

~Colossians 3:22 MSG~

“If someone demands that you go one mile,

go with him two miles.”

~Matthew 5:41~

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell has her 81st birthday today in Moss Point, MS.  Pray for peace and comfort for her and the family.

Mr. Larry Watts is now in room 2229, upstairs in the original building, at North Oaks.  Continued prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Susie Sharkey was scheduled to return home yesterday.  From what I heard, she did not have a heart problem.

The Associational WMU World Day of Prayer will be celebrated at Kedron Baptist Church on Monday, November 5th at 10:00 A.M.  A covered dish lunch will follow the program.  What great timing for a day of prayer!  You are invited to join us.

David and I attended revival at Kedron Baptist Church (west of Amite) last night.  Dr. Milton Kliesch was the evangelist.  Bro. Jake (Jacob) Williams is the pastor there.  Music was led by Andy Taylor with Rev. Butch Reviere on the piano.  During the service tonight, Andy will give his testimony and share several songs.  Bro. Milton has a gift for preaching in a way that easily connects with people.  Tonight’s service, which ends the official revival meetings, begins at 7:00 P.M.

Spring Creek Baptist Church will be celebrating their fall festival tonight.  FBC, Kentwood will celebrate this a week from tonight.

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=354&disc=8

Baptist Press – Be sure to read the article about Stacey Bonham.

http://www.bpnews.net/

May you be blessed today as you seek to serve Him in your little area of God’s world!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

 

“A father of the fatherless,

a defender of widows,

Is God in His holy habitation?

God sets the solitary in families.”

~Psalm 68:5-6a, NKJV~

A number of my former students have been/are caregivers for ailing parents.  Please pray for this new generation as they step up and help care for those who have loved them.

Pray for Susie Sharkey this morning.  She will have an angiogram at Ochsner in New Orleans.

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=353&disc=8

Devotional by Holley Gerth

http://holleygerth.com/why-theres-room-for-you/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dayspring%2FaSfH+%28Heart+to+Heart+with+Holley%29

Enjoy this day the Lord has blessed us with.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

From Brandy Potts

I am guessing nobody told you that Aunt Myrna Potts went to the hospital friday night and came home some time yesterday. Not sure why she had to go back to the hospital. Please keep her in your prayers.

From Ashley Raborn

Please be in prayer for Morgan Easley. He had a seizure yesterday afternoon. Further testing will be done this week.

Facebook post shared by Carolyn Blackwell Boyd

Update on Mom (Mary Alice Blackwell): Her heart rate is still high, but blood pressure is back up to normal. She is in good spirits. Sleeps a lot, but is eating well. Hopice nurses say her heart can’t hold out at this rate. Pray for peace and comfort.

Reesa Birch DeLee will be returning to New York next week for surgery plans.  Jane B. Duncan asked for continued prayers for Reesa.

Mr. Kenneth Felker said “Miss” Grace Helen is back in OLOL.  Please be in prayer for her.

Monday

 “All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord,

and all the families of the nations will bow down before him,

for dominion belongs to the Lord

and he rules over the nations.”

~Psalm 22:27-28~

Yesterday, Mrs. Susie Sharkey was admitted to Ochsner in New Orleans because of chest pains.  I’ll post an update when I learn more.  Add her to your prayer list.

Mrs. Pauline Strickland spent a couple days in the hospital last week, but is now better and back home.  Keep her in your prayers.

Larry Watts was readmitted to North Oaks over the weekend.  As you pray for Larry, pray for his family too.

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell is a little better.  Wednesday is her birthday.  Keep the whole family in your prayers.

Mr. Gordon Price is gaining some weight and some strength.  Keep him and his caregivers in your prayers.

Ellen Morris VandeVuss is experiencing trouble with kidney stones again.  Pray this will not continue during her whole pregnancy.

Thanks to all who participated in our mission groups last night at FBC, Kentwood.  I think everyone was informed of mission work, needs, and missionaries we can pray for.  I look forward to the next meeting.

Odies H. Vines
(October 17, 1932 – October 20, 2012)

A resident of Chesbrough, he died on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born October 17, 1932 in Zwolle and was 80 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Lynelle Henry Vines; 3 daughters, Linda Vines, Lynelle White and Karen McDaniel; 3 sons, Glen Vines, Marcus Vines and Earl Hyde; 1 brother, Glynn Doyle Vines; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Georgie Vines; daughter, Joann Young; 2 sons, Patrick Vines and Odies Vines, Jr.; brother, Buford Vines. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Blades. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Zander Sumrall, Jr.
(March 14, 1943 – October 18, 2012)

ZANDER “JUNIOR” SUMRALL, JR. AGE 69

And a resident of Franklinton died at 9:00 am Thursday October 18, 2012 at Northshore Specialty Hospital in Covington. He attended Springhill Baptist Church and worked as an electrical lineman for 35 years. He was happily retired and enjoyed spending his days sitting on the gallery at his home.

Survived by:

Wife of 52 years: Eula Lee Thomas Sumrall of Franklinton

Son and Daughter in law: Jeffrey Scott Sumrall, Sr. and Stephanie Sumrall of Franklinton

2 Daughters and a Son in law: Phyllis Sumrall, Page and Brandon Grace all of Franklinton

3 Grandchildren: Jeffrey Scott Sumrall, Jr., Raven Lynn Sumrall, Willie Alexander Chauvin

2 Sisters: Myrtle Nielson, Jeanette Sumrall both of Franklinton

5 Brothers: his twin Jewell A. Sumrall, Billy Ray Sumrall, Virgil Sumrall, Levi Sumrall all of Franklinton Michael Sumrall of Amite

Also numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his son Zander “Trey” Sumrall, III, parents Zander Sumrall, Sr. and Liddie Spears Sumrall, and 4 brothers Murle Sumrall, James Sumrall, Doyle Sumrall, and Darvin Sumrall

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Saturday October 20th from 3 pm until 9 pm and after 10 am on Sunday. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tommy Morgan and Rev. Stan Statham officiating. Burial will follow in the Brooks/Martin Cemetery in Thomas.

Obituaries can be viewed online at http://www.crainfh.com

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=352&disc=8

Devotional by Holley Gerth:  What to Do when Your Thoughts Try to Get the Best of You

http://holleygerth.com/when-your-thoughts-try-to-get-the-best-of-you/#comments

Don’t forget the revival at Kedron this week.  The meeting begin at 6:30.

Evangelist: Dr. Milton Kliesch

Music: Andy Taylor

Pastor: Bro. Jacob Williams (Bro. Jake)

Thanks for praying for these and other needs.  Enjoy the devotional.  Plan to attend the Kedron Revival.  Have a fantastic week!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Whatever your hand finds to do,

do it with all your might.”

~Ecclesiastes 9:10a NIV~

“Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do,

as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward,

and the Master you are serving is Christ.”

~Colossians 3:23-24 NLT~

Holley Gerth: What to do with your lemon chicken piccata

http://holleygerth.com/what-to-do-with-your-lemon-chicken-piccata/#comments

Billy Graham: Vote for Biblical Values

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38964

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=351&disc=8

FBC today

  • A.M. – Vote on three prospective deacons
  • P.M.
    • Preschoolers on Mission
    • Children on Mission
    • Adults on Mission
May you know God’s presence this Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee