Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Tuesday

“Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”

~John 16:24~

Landon Murphy, son of Danny and Lisa Carruth, was taken to Greensburg Hospital and then to Our Lady of the Lake with the possible need for an appendicitis surgery.  The family would appreciate your prayers.

Pray for Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Gabriel.  He will have sinus surgery to correct a problem from an accident.  Becky is hospitalized with pneumonia.  As you pray for them, pray also for their daughter, Tina.

CaringBridge  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh

Hammond, Louisiana Outdoor Drama “One Night in Bethlehem “is reenacted by Calvary Christian Center and is free to the public. Held 2 weekends each year. December 10 & 11 17 & 18 5p.m.-8p.m. Come out and dress accordingly. Make it a new family tradition.

YOU ARE INVITED!!!! The combined choirs from FBC Livingston and Bethel Baptist Church will be presenting the Christmas musical, “A Song in the Air,” next Sunday at 6 p.m. in Bethel’s auditorium. A gumbo supper and fellowship will follow. Please come out and join with us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.  (This is not the Bethel Baptist Church west of Kentwood.)

First Baptist Church, Kentwood

  • Dec. 7th – Senior Adult Christmas Luncheon in the fellowship hall at 11 A.M.
  • Dec. 11th – We will have a movie night at FBC, Kentwood.  ”Christmas with a Capital C” will be shown at 5:30.  No admission charge!
  • Dec. 18th – The choir will present a musical, “A Song in the Air” during the 10:30 worship service.
  • Dec. 18th – Dinner and candlelight service @ 5 and 6 P.M.
  • Dec. 20th – Breakfast muffins needed for gift bags which will be distributed on the 21st.
  • Dec. 21st – Church-wide caroling at 6 P.M.; Gift bags will be distributed.
  • Dec. 25th – Morning worship only – 10 A.M.

Herbert Woodard, Sr.
(February 10, 1948 – December 4, 2011) 

Herbert Woodard, Sr. was born on February 10, 1948 and passed away at 1:05 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 63, a native of Independence and a resident of Clinton.

Herbert is survived by a son, Herbert Woodard, Jr. and wife Jennifer, Holden; 2 daughters, Kay Harrison, Houma & Beverly Vidaure and husband Wes, Independence. 11 grandchildren, Jessica Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Austin Woodard, Dewayne Eldridge, Kelsey Vidaure, Troy Vidaure, Kamen Harrison, Chassity Peroyea, Jadyn Robicheaux, Stephanie Slaven Arnone and husband Frankie & Krystal Slaven. 4 brothers, Ernest Woodard and wife, Ester, St. Gabriel, William “Bill” Woodard and wife Martha, Kentwood, Huey Woodard and wife Betty, Kentwood & Russell Woodard and wife Juanita, Crossvillle, TN; s sister Dorothy W. Gross and husband Roger, Clinton; also numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Lucille Rogillio Woodard; daughter, Donna W. Slaven; 2 brothers, Jimmy Woodard & Irvin Woodard; sister, Betty Stephen; grandson, Dusty Eldridge.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Larry Blades. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood.

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

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

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 3

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9340&LanguageID=1709

Do something to make today a special day for someone else (rake leaves, bake candy, deliver Christian literature, invite someone for lunch, or just take time to visit).  They will be blessed, but you will be blessed more!

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee


Monday

“I waited patiently for the Lord;

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

~Psalm 40:1~

Joanie Scarle’s brother, Bud

Thanks for all the prayers and calls about Bud’s surgery. He came home yesterday. He has exceeded all of the doctors expectations. I know this is because of all the prayers on his behalf. God has truly blessed our family.This Christmas season lets give thanks for the Reason. Thanks too for the prayers for my Mom, this has been very hard on her. She even wanted to stay over night at the hospital with him! Love to you all

Joanie Scarle

Mr. Jack Hughes of Line Creek will be having surgery this morning.  Please be in prayer for him, the surgeons, and the family.

Continue to pray for the Cutrer and Harrell families.  Their world has changed so much in the past few months.

I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to share with the AWANA children (and lots of adults) the story of Lottie Moon last night.  May their hearts be stimulated to be more like Lottie.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 2

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9339&LanguageID=1709

Thought for the Day: God is left-handed?

Little Bobby was spending the weekend with his grandmother. His grandmother decided to take him to the park on Saturday morning. It had been snowing all night and everything was beautiful.

His grandmother remarked, “Doesn’t it look like an artist painted this scenery? Did you know God painted this just for you?”

Bobby said, “Yes, God did it and he did it left-handed.”

This confused his grandmother a bit, and she asked him, “What makes you say God did this with his left hand?”

“Well,” said Bobby, “we learned at Sunday School last week that Jesus sits on God’s right hand!”

Indeed he does! “[God] worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.” (Ephesians 1:20-21)

The Hebrew writer tells us that such is an indication that Christ is far greater than any of the angels (1:3-4). Paul tells us in Romans 8:34 that Christ makes intercession for us while he is there at the right hand of God.

Jesus sits on God’s right hand. That doesn’t mean God is left-handed, but it does tell us just how magnificent Christ is!

Have a great day!

Alan Smith

Jesus is the reason for the season!  Be sure to spread the word!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart,

with all your soul,

with all your mind,

and with all your strength.’

This is the first commandment.

And the second, like it, is this:

‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no other commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12:30-31, NKJV~

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is home from the hospital stay following her recent fall.  Pray for her as she overcomes another problem.  Pray for Mr. Phillip as he accepts the fact his left hand is not getting any better.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier has now been “down” for six months.  Pray for a solution to her problem.  Nothing has helped so far.

Mrs. Mary Womack is not doing well now.  Keep her in your prayers.

Mr. Kenneth Felker’s wife is home, but still dealing with a healing broken hip.  Remember this family in your prayers.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon will see her doctor Tuesday.  Pray now for good results with her hip issue.

The Lottie Moon Tea was very nice yesterday.  For those who missed it, mark your calendar for next year.

Today beging the Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Day 1

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9338&LanguageID=1709

 

Have a fantastic Lord’s Day!

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Blessings,

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“But the basic reality of God is plain enough.

Open your eyes and there it is!”

~Romans 1:19 MSG~

Carol New has completed two of six weeks at Specialty hospital.  Her therapy is progressing nicely.  Thank God He has given Carol such a good attitude as she goes through rehab.

Pray for Mr. Raymond Anthony.  He has been undergoing tests.

Pray for Mrs. Mary Womack who has had a medical procedure.

Pray for the Harrels.  “Miss” Annie Belle had a fall.  Mr. Phillip is still recovering from his broken wrist.

Continue to pray for the Conti/Fowler family in the death of Johnny.

Coming  dates for your calendar

  • Dec. 3rd – Don’t forget the Lottie Moon Tea at First Baptist Church, Greensburg Saturday at 2 P.M.  Ladies of any age are invited to come celebrate the life of Lottie.  What a special lady she was!
  • Dec. 4th – Week of Pray for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
  • Dec. 7th – Senior Adult Christmas Luncheon in the fellowship hall at 11 A.M.
  • Dec. 11th – We will have a movie night at FBC, Kentwood.  “Christmas with a Capital C” will be shown at 5:30.  No admission charge!
  • Dec. 18th – The choir will present a musical, “A Song in the Air” during the 10:30 worship service.
  • Dec. 18th – Dinner and candlelight service @ 5 and 6 P.M.
  • Dec. 20th – Breakfast muffins needed for gift bags which will be distributed on the 21st.
  • Dec. 21st – Church-wide caroling at 6 P.M.; Gift bags will be distributed.
  • Dec. 25th – Morning worship only – 10 A.M.

Please say special prayers for the family of the baby who was sick her whole life.

Malaysia Ta’Sha Garner
(October 1, 2009 – November 29, 2011)
A resident of Kentwood, she died on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. She was born October 1, 2009 and was 2 years of age. She is survived by her parents, Brian and Donnisha Alexander Garner; brother, Brian Garner, Jr.; grandparents, Lee and Sharon Robertson and Milton and Donnise Gordon; great-grandparents, Rose Alexander, Brisco Crain and Perry Soloman; Godparents, Wendell and Michelle Anthony, Milton Gordon, Jr., Sierra Jackson, Brandon Miller and Yolanda Callihan; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other special relatives. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Marshall Crain; great-grandparents, Neva Crain, Ruby Garner, Wilbert and Adreen Robertson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Deliverance Temple Cemetery, Kentwood.

Thought for the Day: Who are you trying to impress?

The story is told of a newly promoted colonel who moved into a makeshift office during the Gulf War. He was just getting unpacked when out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a private with a toolbox coming his way.

Wanting to seem important, he grabbed the phone: “Yes, General Schwarzkopf. Of course, I think that’s an excellent plan.” He
continued: “You’ve got my support on it. Thanks for checking with me. Let’s touch base again soon, Norm. Goodbye.”

“And what can I do for you?” he asked the private.

“Uhhh, I’m just here to hook up your phone.”

For some reason (pride?), we feel it necessary to impress others, to have others think we are somebody special or that we have special connections. And so we play games, putting on a show and dropping names, sometimes appearing very foolish in the process.

“Therefore when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.” (Matthew 6:2)

Who are you trying to impress? The people you work with? Your boss? Your friends? Or God?

Don’t play games, trying to elevate yourself in the eyes of people. Just live for God seeking his favor.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
White House Church of Christ
White House, Tennessee

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“This poor man cried out,

and the Lord heard him

and saved him out of all his troubles.”

~Psalm 34:6a~

Connor Corkern: My story

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorcorkern/mystory

Connor Corkern: My journal

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

Thought for the Day: The winds that blow

“This house,” said the real estate salesman, “has both its good points and its bad points. To show you I’m honest, I’m going to tell you about both. The disadvantages are that there is a chemical plant one block south and a slaughterhouse a block north.”

“What are the advantages?” inquired the prospective buyer.

“The advantage is that you can always tell which way the wind is blowing.”

It is important to know “which way the wind is blowing”. But it is also possible to allow that knowledge to affect us more than it ought to. I heard of a well-know hobo during the Great Depression of the 1930’s who was asked how he decided which direction he would go every morning. He said, “It’s easy. I find the way the wind is blowing, face away from it, and just let it blow me along.”

And it’s easy for us all to live our lives in just that way. We look around to see which direction everybody else is headed and we just turn our backs to the wind and drift along. And rather than make an effort to change the world (which is very difficult), we follow the easier path of letting the world determine the direction we take.

May these words serve to remind us of what our task as Christians is:

“Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
White House Church of Christ
White House, Tennessee

As you experience the wind blowing this week, remember not to always take the easiest path.  Face the wind and determine your direction in life.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

“Miss” Betty Bethel called to let us know Joan B. Hagan is much better.  She may even be well enough tomorrow to go back to her nursing home.  “Miss” Betty said, “Prayers work.  Thanks for caring”.

 

Michael Lynn Moore
(February 8, 1954 – November 25, 2011) 

 

Michael Lynn Moore was born February 8, 1954 and passed away at 8:10 a.m., Friday, November 25, 2011 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was 57, a native of Quincy, IL and a resident of Greensburg.

Michael is survived by his wife, Debra Moore, Greensburg; father, Glen Moore, Hannibal, MO; 2 sons, Christopher Moore and wife Traci, Baton Rouge & Samuel Moore and wife Carri, Neosho, MO; step-son, Jared Wayne Fredic, Sr., Denham Springs; 6 grandchildren, Juan Moore, Junior Moore, Jorge Moore, Taylor Moore, Jacob Young, & Jared Wayne Fedric, Jr.; 2 brothers, Lonnie Moore and wife LeAnn, Monroe City, MO & Glennie Moore, Hannibal, MO; also numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his mother, Donna Faye Moore.

Visitation at Shiloh Baptist Church, Pine Grove, LA on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. LaVerne King officiating. Interment at Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

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 16 W next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and Holiday Inn Express.

 

 

 

 


Tuesday Addition

Carol New has completed one week at rehab and have five more to go.  She has already seen progress.  We’ll have a “new” Carol New in a few weeks!

 

Thought for the Day: So many valuable possessions

 

This comes from the file of “stupid criminals”:

Waylon Prendergast, 37, of Tampa, Florida, committed a spur-of-the-moment robbery while on his way home from a late-night drinking session. A very inebriated Mr. Prendergast forced his way into the house through an open upstairs window, filling a suitcase with cash and valuables before setting the living room on fire to cover his tracks. He then escaped through the back door and made his way home, chuckling all the way. Only as he turned the corner into his own street, however, and discovered three fire engines outside his house, did he realize that in his drunkenness he had, in fact, burgled and ignited his own property. His comment: “I had no idea I had so many valuable possessions.”

While we may not do anything quite that stupid (at least nothing that makes the national newspapers), there are times when Christians need to stop and reflect, coming to same conclusion Mr. Prendergast did: “I had no idea I had so many valuable possessions.”

From family and friends to material comforts (like electricity and running water), from our basic needs (like food) to luxuries other generations never dreamed of (like the computer you’re sitting at right now), from the freedoms we enjoy to the jobs we hold, there is much that we have been blessed with that we take for granted.

Even beyond the physical blessings, there is so much that God has given us through Jesus Christ. As Paul wrote,

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” (Ephesians 1:3)

Truly, I had no idea I had so many valuable possessions. “God, forgive me for taking so much of it for granted.”

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
White House Church of Christ
White House, Tennessee

Tuesday

“Dear friends, let us continue to love one another,

for love comes from God.

Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.”

~1 John 4:7 NLT~

 

 

A Ponchatoula friend invited me to her church to see the Christmas story depicted.  I read a news article that I want to pass along to you in case some of you would like to go.

http://www.actionnews17.com/News/tabid/59/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9810/Bethlehem-comes-to-life-in-Ponchatoula-this-weekend.aspx

 

Yesterday, I wrote:

I had an appointment with the eye doctor concerning possible glaucoma because Momma was almost blind from glaucoma and Daddy is on the borderline of having it.  My last test had some inconsistencies, but today I did very well on everything.  Join me in thanking God for a good report today!!!

As David and I were talking about the good results of my appointment (not only could I see better with and without my glasses, but the glaucoma test was perfect.  David suggested it was because my tumor is shrinking and I regained my vision.  I know he’s right!  That’s is a perfect explanation.  I’m regaining brain space the tumor was occupying!  Thank-you, Lord!  Thank-you, neurosurgeons!  Yesterday’s eye exam was exactly four weeks since my gamma knife brain surgery!  I am better already!  I had been blaming my vision loss on heridity, but it was the brain tumor.  I’m so thankful it is shrinking.  Lord, help me to realize what you have brought me through and to be thankful.

 

Jewell Almarie Peavey Rymer
(Died November 27, 2011)

Jewell Almarie Peavey Rymer was born in 1913 in Louisiana where she spent most of her life. She relocated to Alabama almost 15 years ago to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at UAB Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama. Tangipahoa Methodist Church, Tangipahoa, Louisiana was her home church and she enjoyed being a part of their card and telephone ministry as both recipient and contributor. In her much younger days she was a devoted Sunday School teacher. She was employed by Pike Memorial Hospital in Kentwood, Louisiana from its opening until it closed. She is survived by her daughter, Emma Dean Rymer Ricks and her husband, Donald E. Ricks; grandson, James B. Ricks; two great-grandchildren, Hogan C. Ricks and Holland C. Ricks, all of Alabama. Preceded in death by her husband, James DeLoy Rymer, parents, Frank Peavey and Nannie D. Hutchinson Peavey, and brother Lawrence Peavey. In lieu of flowers and in keeping with her simple and practical lifestyle, the best tribute to her would be for those who would like to do something in her memory to simply send a card of encouragement to some sick, needy, or discouraged person or even a perfectly healthy one who might like a nice surprise in hearing from a friend. Charity of choice would be The Gideons International. Visitation will be held at Tangipahoa Methodist Church, Tangipahoa, Louisiana from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2011 conducted by Rev. Kevin Smith, Pastor. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, Louisiana.

 

Very thankful,

Anna Lee 

 

Monday

“Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other;

let us show the truth by our actions.”

~1 John 3:18 NLT~

 

 

Jason Dean has improved enough that he was in Sunday School yesterday.  He is still unable to do some things such as driving, but is working to be 100%.

 

Continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillon as she sees a specialist about her hip.

 

 

Continue to pray for Joan Bethel Hagan and her family.  She is still in ICU at Baton Rouge General.

 

 

My mother, Jewell Rymer, died this afternoon at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this time. Please pray for the family as we make those arrangements and work out details and for our safe travels from North Alabama. McKneeley Funeral Home will be in charge of the services and should be posting information on their website when things are finalized.
Thanks, Emma Dean Rymer Ricks

 

The annual Lottie Moon Tea will be Saturday at First Baptist Church, Greensburg.  All ladies and girls from area churches  are invited to attend.  See you there at 2 P.M.

 

If you are contributing Toys for Migrant Kids or Stamped Christmas Card for Parish Inmates, you only have a couple more days to get them to your local church or First Baptist Church, Kentwood.

The Christmas spirit is found in giving!

Anna Lee