Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Friday Afternoon

From Ashley Raborn

Please keep Sammy Ott in your prayers. He is battling leukemia and now possibly has pneumonia. PLEASE lift him up in your prayers!

William Edward “Bud” Hatcher
(September 14, 1938 – February 2, 2012) 

William Edward “Bud” Hatcher was born on September 14, 1938 and passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at his residence. He was 73, a native and resident of Kentwood.

He was a retired Dairyman, Cattle Buyer, operated a trucking company for over 50 years, and a member of the Board of Louisiana Quarter and Breeders Association.

He enjoyed visiting each day at his office with friends while sharing a cup of coffee. He cherished his family and was proud of their accomplishments.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty McDaniel Hatcher; son, Jimmie Hatcher and wife Barbara, Kentwood; 2 grandsons, Major Hatcher, Hammond & Justin Hatcher, Kentwood; 2 sisters, Margaret Milton and husband, Sonny, Kentwood & Connie Holmes and husband, Denson, Kentwood; brother, Ronnie Hatcher, Gonzales; sister-in-law, Flo Hatcher, Lafayette.

Preceded in death by his parents, J.C. “Pap” and Margaret “Bit” Hatcher; a brother, Jules Hatcher.

Pallbearers will be Houston Travis, Jeff Green, Chris Blanchet, Wendell Anthony, David Easley, David Gill, Wayne McNabb and Douglas Palmintier.

Honorary pallbearers will be E.H. Welch, Lynn Moran, John Allen Blackwell, Edward Garner, Deloy Smith, & J.N. Schilling.

Family requests in lieu of flowers Memorial Donations be made to First Baptist Church of Kentwood.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite on Monday, February 6, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Joey Miller officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N (Exit 46) and Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and the Holiday Inn Express.

 

 


Friday

“Continue earnestly in prayer,

being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.”

~Colossians 4:2~

 

If we are to “continue earnestly in prayer” for some of those we have been praying for, I will remind you of some families to pray for.

Jadon Pailet                                Family of Ian Russ Guzzardo                          Family of Catherine Simmons

Carol Jean Gill                           Family of Roy Russell                                        Family of William Ed. Hatcher

Pauline Strickland                    Family of Lorna Smith                                      Family of Jason McKean

Boyd and Jennie Hatchel       Family of Dorothy Ricks                                   Family of Kelly Dunn Sofge

Earlo LaBauve                           Avis Sullivan                                                         Andy and Betty Taylor

Jill Brister                                  Gail Pittman-McDaniel                                     Family of Tripp Roth

Susan Rimes                            Billy Carl Strickland                                            Velta Morris

Dr. Derry Magee                     Raymond Anthony                                              Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby

KaLeigh Powers                     Jimmy Tolar                                                          Jimmie Shaw Family

These are some of the people for whom we have prayed.  You can pray for these and your own additions.

 

Jadon Pailet (Late last night)

Please pray for Jadon. We were admitted to childrens today because his blood cultures were positive. We will not know what kind of bacteria it is until tomorrow. The culture may have been contaminated but they don’t think so because he is so sick. We need prayers right now.

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Thought for the Day: When everything goes wrong

Here is a list of "Murphy's Laws for Churches" (author unknown):

* Video projectors always work before the class meeting begins.

* The probability of the preacher tripping over the mike cord is greater on "Bring A
Friend" Sunday than any other week.

* The largest Bible Class will show up when the teacher feels his/her worst.

* No matter how many bulletins you print, you'll always need one more.

* A member living 15 miles away will be 15 minutes early; members living two blocks
will be 15 minutes late.

* The shorter the agenda, the longer the business meeting.

* Saying "Let us pray" or singing "Just As I Am" causes babies to cry.

* When you answer the Bible teacher's question right, nobody remembers; when you
are wrong, nobody forgets.

* The furnace only fails when the outside temperature is more than 20 degrees
below zero. The air conditioner only fails when the outside temperature is 90


degrees or above.

* When the preacher misspeaks in a sermon, at least half of those taking notes


will write the remark down as an important thought from the sermon.

Murphy's Law ("Whatever can go wrong will go wrong") manifests itself in a multitude


of ways in our lives. In fact, there are times when it seems that EVERYTHING is going


wrong. How we react to those situations says a lot about our character.

Do we react by saying, "Everything will turn out all right eventually"? We


may be living in a dream world.


Do we react by saying, "How could God do this to me"? Our bitterness may cause


us to turn away from God.


Or do we react by turning to God, praying for strength, trusting Him to see


us through?

In Acts 4, the apostles were threatened by government officials and forbidden to


preach in the name of Jesus. They prayed, "Now, look on their threats, and grant


to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word...." (Acts 4:29)

Father, there may be those reading this message whose world has come crashing down


around them. May you bless them with strength; make them mindful of just how much


they need your help. May you use the times when things go wrong as opportunities to


manifest your glory in a special way. In Jesus name, amen.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith


Knowing Russ Guzzardo, I don’t think he will mind me sharing his thoughts on Facebook last night, just hours after burying his newborn son.


Just want to thank God for comforting me today. I want to thank him for all the people who have been praying for my family and put there words to action today by attending or participating in the services today. God you are an awesome GOD. Thanks for family and friends, I love you all.


 


With all the sadness around, especially the last two weeks, let’s remember we serve and awesome God who loves us dearly!


Anna Lee


 





	


	





	

		
		
Thursday Afternoon
	


	
	
	

		
23 Days and Two Little Words


I started saying love you. I sound so sweet when I say it. This brings so much happiness to my family. At one point it was two little words that they thought they may never hear. Well I finally said it and they said it was worth every minute they had to wait. Today we celebrate day 23 of no seizures 🙂 Wow, it’s so amazing. I can go to sleep without the seizure monster attacking me. I can wake up and not have any seizures. I’m still trying to get used to this. We have always had to be so careful with my 200 a day seizures and now it’s none. Thank you so much God for guiding my parents to the right place to help me. You are an awesome God. I love being able to play and not hit my head on things due to a seizure. Now the not so good thing. I had to go to children’s hospital yesterday. My blood work showed my hemoglobin was low and a few other things high so we had to go for a CT scan. It was awful. It took them four times to get an IV. I was scared to death during the CT scan. My mommy sang to me which helped me calm down some. Thankfully the CT was fine. No fluid build up and no infection. Praise God for that. I am feeling a little better today but not much. I’m just so sick and weak. Though I’m sick I continue to make progress. I’m such a warrior. I keep on fighting. I’m also not having seizures which is amazing because my seizures were always horrible when I was sick. Hopefully I’ll get to feeling better soon. The has just been awful. Please continue to pray for me and that I will feel better soon. Also pray for my online friends. I have alot who are in the hospital. Some have started having new seizures and some are having increased seizures. I really wish we could find a way to stop their seizures too. My heart goes out to them. Oh and I haven’t forgotten about the videos. My computer is broke and I can’t upload them from my phone. Love ya, Jadon


Update on Jadon. Please pray this fever will go away. It’s still 104 this morning. Other than being sick, he is doing great.

	


	





	

		
		
Thursday’s Second Addition
	


	
	
	

		
The Gill family appreciates all the prayers coming our way for Carol Jean. She remains in intensive care with respiratory support. The doctor said that every day she survives, her chances will improve. Please continue to pray. Thank you.


Fernie Ray Gill and family


 


Please add my mother Dell Phillips to the prayer link. She is at Hood’s in Amite being treated for pnemoina but also has emphasema and COPD. It is getting harder for her to breath. She will be there at least time Monday or Tueday of next week. Please lift her name to the LORD, that his will be done.


Charlene Blades


 


Mr. Willian Ed. Hatcher passed away this morning.  Please be in prayer for his family and friends.

	


	





	

		
		
Thursday Addition
	


	
	
	

		
From Frankie Gehringer










Please add Carolyn and Lamar Bates to the prayer list.  Both are experiencing serious health problems.  Carolyn is just home from the hospital and Lamar is being rushed by ambulance to the LOL hospital at this time.










From Margaret Cutrer


Pray for our sister-in-law, Mamie Carter & family. She had a massive stroke yesterday. Just a matter of time til she sees Jesus. She has a special needs son who needs prayer. His name is Donald


















	


	





	

		
		
Thursday
	


	
	
	

		
“The LORD does not look at the things people look at. 


People look at the outward appearance, 


but the LORD looks at the heart.” 


~1 Samuel 16:7b NIV~




Susan Rimes is doing much better.  Her kidney stones put her out of her routine for four months!  Thank God she is now on the road to recovery.


Jimmy Tolar is better.  Thank God he has improved.


Jill Brister is a little better.  She will be returning to school soon.


Pray for Taylor Breeland.  She continues to battle the treatment medication and the disease.  Pray for peace for her and her family during this difficult time.


Andy Taylor is slowly recovering from the gall bladder problem,  but now has a new enemy, shingles!  Pray his pain lessens!


Continue to pray for the ladies who are recovering from their injuring in Friday’s accident.  Pray for the families of all four ladies.  Now, this will be hard for some of us.  Pray for the driver of the chip truck.  His world has been turned upside down.  God loves him too!


There are always people who are ill that I don’t list for one reason or another.  Please pray for any you may know of.  If you think it is appropriate for me to list them, please let me know.


It is not appropriate for me to list the names of people who are lost.  Go over your own personal list and pray.  Hopefully, several people are praying for each one.


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Thought for the Day: In need of a physician


English sign in German cafe: “Mothers, Please Wash Your Hans Before Eating.”


On a scientist’s door: “Gone Fission”


Outside a hotel: “Help! We need inn-experienced people.”


On a music teacher’s door: “Out Chopin.”


On the door of a music library: “Bach in a minuet.”


At a farmer’s field: “The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges.”


In a podiatrist’s window: “Time wounds all heels.”


At the Electric Company: “We would be de-lighted if you send in your bill. However, if you don’t, you will be.”


On Maternity Room door: “Push, Push, Push”


Sign on fence: “Salesmen welcome. Dog food is expensive.”


Muffler shop: “No appointment necessary. We’ll hear you coming.”


Veterinarian’s waiting room: “Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!”


Optometrist’s office: “If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place.”


That last sign is just a humorous way of saying that it is only those people who are sick who are in need of the doctor. And isn’t that what Jesus himself said?


“Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” (Mark 2:17)


Jesus and the Pharisees often had conflict over the “sinners”. The Pharisees drew a sharp dividing line between the righteous and the sinners. No good Jew would ever associate with “that kind of people.”


But, while the feeling of the religious leaders was contempt and disgust for sinners, that certainly wasn’t the attitude of Jesus. Jesus often ate and drank with them and invited one of them (Levi) to be one of his apostles. The Pharisees accused Jesus of being the “friend of tax-collectors and sinners.” But to Jesus, that was a compliment. And it is perhaps the most endearing and touching description of our Lord.


Jesus didn’t come to hobnob with the religious elite. He came to save sinners. He didn’t come to make small talk with people too blind to see how sin-sick they truly were. He came to be a doctor to those who were sick and knew it. It wasn’t those who claimed to be “righteous” who commanded Christ’s attention. It was the “sinners” he came looking for.


Sometimes we need to be reminded that the church is not a place for people who are perfect, but rather a place for those who are sick (with sin) who are seeking healing at the hands of the Great Physician.


Don’t stay away from church because you don’t have it all together. Come and find healing along with the rest of us who don’t have it all together either.


Have a great day!


Alan Smith


Be careful of the wet roads and the fog today.  As you go through your day, periodically say a prayer for those listed and others you my have listed on your heart.


Anna Lee



	


	







	

		
		
Wednesday Afternoon
	


	
	
	

		
From Mary Ann Cutrer concerning her granddaughter KaLeigh Powers


KaLeigh went for her checkup today and for the pathology report. Praise God the report was negative. No malignancy noted and no precancerous cells. God is so good.

Thanks to all who prayed for her. That really meant alot to her and her family. Never under estimate the power of our WONDERFUL GOD, because He will take care of His children.


David’s great-niece is expected to be about to leave the hospital today, without having surgery.  Thank God Harley was spared from having surgery.


Mrs. Avis Sullivan has been admitted to Hood Memorial to receive antibiotics to fight a stubborn infection.  Pray she gets better quickly.


Mr. Earlo LaBauve will probably begin temporary dialysis tomorrow at North Oaks.  Pray for him and for his family.


Jadon Pailet has been admitted to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans today.  Jadon is again running a high temperature.  Keep him and his family in your prayers.

	


	





	

		
		
Wednesday
	


	
	
	

		
“Very early in the morning,


 while it was still dark, 


Jesus got up, 


left the house and


 went off to a solitary place,


where he prayed.” 


~Mark 1:35 NIV~




Lots of prayer time is needed in our local communities to pray others and ourselves through the tough times so many families have experienced lately.  The Good News is that God has walked every step with each one of us and carried those who were unable to walk on their own strength.






Thought for the Day: When the rains begin


A newcomer to Seattle arrives on a rainy day. She gets up the next day and it’s raining. It also rains the day after that, and the day after that. She goes out to lunch and sees a young kid and, out of despair, asks, “Hey, kid, does it ever stop raining around here?” The kid says, “How should I know? I’m only 6.”


Residents of Seattle don’t tan — they rust!


I hear it only rains twice a year in Seattle — August through April and May through July.


Q: What do you call two straight days of rain in Seattle?

A: A weekend.


Q: What does daylight-saving time mean in Seattle?

A: An extra hour of rain.


Seattle may have a reputation for having a lot of rain, but it’s impossible to think about much rain without Noah and the flood coming to mind. The story of Noah is well-known, even among children, and its lessons are deep. Through this brief narrative, we are reminded of all of the essential elements of our relationship with God: God’s hatred of sin and the assurance of His judgment, God’s grace in providing a way of salvation, and Noah’s faith which led him to obey God completely.


“By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.” (Hebrews 11:7)


May your faith sustain you when the rains begin!


Have a great day!


Alan Smith

White House Church of Christ

White House, Tennessee




I hope you have the faith to sustain you when the rains and floods of life happen in your world.  If not, please talk with someone who can guide you.  When you have that faith, life on this earth, no matter how good it is, does not begin to compare to life in heaven.


Anna Lee