Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Thursday

“I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God;

incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech.”

~Psalm 17:6~

 

 

There were 188 in attendance at VBS at Kentwood yesterday.  Thanks to parents for entrusting your children to us.  Thanks to our workers for doing a great job in conducting VBS.  I’m looking forward to today.

Todd Lee had double knee replacement yesterday.  All went well.  Pray for him as he goes through physical therapy.

Clint McDaniel’s surgery went well.  Pray for his recovery time.

Momma fell and badly bruised her ribs.  She now has a good egg on her head as well as the one on her hand.  Pray for relief from pain as she moves about.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier has been hospitalized to determine the problem with her back.  They haven’t identified the problem yet.  “Miss” Shirley should be released today with additional testing scheduled.  Pray for her to find relief from her back pain.

Betty Taylor’s mother, Mrs. Ziegler, also fell.  Thankfully, she didn’t break anything, but she’s in pain.  Pray for this pain to be eased.

Mr. Jimmy Tolar asks for prayer due to his health issued.  Please honor his request and pray for him.

Jadon’s Story:

Home but sick again 😦

Posted: 08 Jun 2011 12:08 PM PDT

Sorry I didn’t update when we got home. We made it home Saturday afternoon because the steroid wasn’t working. My seizures are continuing to get worse everyday. We thought it might be the increase in lamictal but I started running fever today. Mommy brought me to the pediatrician and I have adno virus which is causing me to have high fever and red throat. You probably remember that I was in the hospital a little over a month ago with this virus. We are doing our best to stay out the hospital this time. The pediatrician said to keep pushing as much liquids as possible and keep our fingers crossed I don’t have to be admitted again. The good news is I have been drinking some fluids today so I’m not dehydrated at this point. The pediatrician said I probably picked it up at the hospital because that is the number 1 virus in the hospitals right now. So frustrating that I went in the hospital to try and get better and the steroid didn’t work and I got sick because of it. Please pray that I will stay hydrated and feel better soon!!!

Thank God for the rain!
Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

Clint McDaniel is now having emergency surgery to remove his appendix.  Please pray for him.

 

Michael A. Kelsey was born October 15, 1945 and passed away at 10:50 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 65, a native of Charlotte, NC and a resident of Amite.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Bonnie Kuss Kelsey, Amite; 3 sons, Christopher Kelsey and wife Tracie, Cullman, AL, Brennan Kelsey and wife Donna, Amite, and Robin Kelsey, Amite; 6 grandchildren, Kayla Kelsey, Brennan M. Kelsey, Zoe Kelsey, Michael Kelsey, James Kelsey & Keegan Kelsey; mother-in-law, Kathryn Kuss, Kentwood; brother, Chris Kelsey and wife Jill, Woodstock, GA; sister, Pat Keiling and husband, Harry, Alaska.

Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Jeanne Chastain Kelsey; father-in-law, Charles F. Kuss

Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held at a later date

 

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

 

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

 

Wednesday

“Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will prepare their heart;

You will cause Your ear to hear.”

~Psalm 10:17~

 

 

There were 180 at VBS yesterday.  Today, Bro. Joey will present the ABC’s of salvation to the children in grades 2-6.  Pray for receptive hearts.

CaringBridge: Logan Watts

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts

Thankfully, we received some rain yesterday.  I know the gardens, flowers, and even grass in yards needed the rain.  Thank-you, Lord.

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

All of you together are Christ’s body,

and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it.

~1 Corinthians 12:27 (NLT)~

 

 

Mr. Philip Harrell was able to ger the cast removed from his wrist yesterday.  Pray the arm doesn’t give him any additional trouble.

CaringBridge: Logan Watts

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts

 

VBS at FBC, Kentwood will begin day two at 8:30 this morning.  More than a hundred children attended for day one.  Pray God’s blessings on today.  May young lives be changed!

 

 

Baptist Press Stories for Jun. 6 2011

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Joplin tornado survivor wants to love people more     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35461


Mich. Baptists assist in Alabama relief

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35462


EZELL INTERVIEW: Goal is to make NAMB ‘first choice of church planters everywhere’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35463


VBS 2012 to have aviation theme

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35464


SBC DIGEST: Chitwood elected as Ky. exec; LifeWay items     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35465


Ban the Bible, Pakistani politician says

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35465


Ind. resists fed. warning on P. Parenthood

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35467


FIRST-PERSON: Graduation prayers are great, but don’t stop there     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35468


BP Ledger, June 6 edition

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35469

 

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

 

Monday Evening

Roger Pittman is recovering from his heart surgery well.  He is having additional tests done.  Keep him on your prayer list.

 

 

URGENT PRAYER
IMB
June 6, 2011

MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. It is with gratitude for your faithfulness in prayer and with sadness for the family that we share this update. The East Asian worker for whom we prayed in recent weeks has succumbed to his illness and died. Praise God for the life of this incredible servant who faithfully spread the Good News of Jesus Christ among people who had never heard.  Please ask God to comfort his wife and other family and friends who are grieving. Pray that believers and nonbelievers who reflect on his life will be reminded of the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank God for the assurance of eternal life to all who believe.

Update distributed April 22, 2011
MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. Praise God for bringing healing to the East Asian Peoples worker who has been gravely ill in recent weeks.  His medical condition has been upgraded to stable.  He will return to the U.S. this weekend for further recovery.  Pray for God’s hand to be upon him and his wife as they travel homeward.   As we celebrate Resurrection Day this weekend, we can also thank the Father for answering prayers for the restoration of health to this faithful servant of our Lord.  Thank you for your faithful prayers.

Update distributed March 4, 2011
MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. Praise God that the East Asian worker for whom we have prayed in recent days is now conscious and breathing on his own; however, he is still very weak. Even as you had prayer for him in recent days, please continue to uphold him with your prayers. Please remember his wife as well, asking God to give all that she needs during this difficult ordeal.

Original distributed March 1, 2011
MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. Please pray fervently for a Christian worker among the East Asian peoples who is seriously ill in a location away from his regular place of assignment.  He is on a ventilator and is in critical condition.  These next hours are crucial.  Ask the Great Physician to bring swift and complete healing to His servant and to give peace to him and his wife.

 

Jauanita McCoy Hyde
(April 10, 1923 – June 6, 2011)

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A resident of Chesbrough, she died at 8:45 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2011 at her home. She was born April 10, 1923 in Amite and was 88 years of age. She was a former resident of Jackson, LA where she retired from East Louisiana State Hospital. Survived by 2 daughters, Barbara Hyde Davidson and her husband, Orin Terry Davidson, Baker and Patricia Hyde Adams and her husband, Glen Dale Adams, Pineville; 2 grandchildren, Shannon Adams and his wife, Amy, Lafayette and Kristin Adams, Tallahassee, FL; 2 great-grandchildren, Garrett and Taylor Adams; 3 step-grandchildren, Loree, Jeremiah and Joshua Davidson; several nieces and nephews including Elizabeth Browning, Chesbrough. Preceded in death by her husband, Chester A. “C.A.” Hyde, Jr.; parents, Jay Quitman McCoy and Bernice Sharkey McCoy; brothers, Levern McCoy and G.A. McCoy; sister, Theresa King. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Leon Dunn. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough.

 

 

 

 

Monday

“Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion!

Declare His deeds among the people.”

~Psalm 9:11~

 

CaringBridge: Logan Watts

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts

 

Henry McKenzie continues to improve and to regain his strength.  Please continue to pray for him.

 

Mrs. Mary Womack will have surgery this morning at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington.  Please be in prayer for her.

 

Tom Brister will have triple bypass surgery on the 22nd.  Prayers will be greatly appreciated.

 

VBS begins today!  What a great week we are expecting!

 

May this Monday be great in every way!

Anna Lee

Sunday

Now you belong to him …

in order that you might be useful in the service of God.

~Romans 7:4 (TEV)~

 

CaringBridge: Logan Watts

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganwatts

 

Theople Hurst, Mike Nason, and Bobbye Magee have lost a brother-in-law.  The funeral will be tomorrow in northern Mississippi.  Please pray for them as they travel.  Keep the whole family in your prayers.

 

Elizabeth Aline Wallace
(March 17, 1956 – June 2, 2011)

Elizabeth Aline Wallace was born March 17, 1956 and passed away at 12:28 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2011 at University Hospital, New Orleans. She was 55, a native of Independence and a resident of Amite.

She is survived by her husband Larry Wallace, Amite; 2 sons, Larry Wallace, II and wife Danielle, Amite & Robert Sanders, Albany; 2 daughters, Christy Lynn Sharp and husband Danny, Amite & Bridget Wallace, Baton Rouge; 3 brothers, Bert Sanders, Zachary, Jerry Sanders, Zachary & Dan Sanders, Monroe; sister, Patricia Dixon, Greensburg; 9 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by parents, John and Cora Spencer Sanders and a son.

Private Services will be held at a later date.

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

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

 

WAIT

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NO DOUBT, YOU instantly recognize the name Jell-O…

Likely, you have even tried a flavor or two of it down through the years. However, you may not know the story behind this beloved product.

Jell-O was discovered by a man named Pearl Wait over one hundred years ago. Although Wait was a construction worker by trade, he dabbled in medicines in his spare time and sold his remedies door to door. In the midst of mixing medicines, Wait got the idea of mixing fruit flavoring with granulated gelatin; and, the wiggly, wonderful product that we know and love was born.

For two years, Wait eagerly peddled his product door-to-door. However, sales were surprisingly slow. Discouraged, Wait sold the rights to his product to a neighbor, Orator Woodward, for $450. Within eight short years, Woodward turned a $450 investment into a $1 million dollar business. Today, 1.1 million boxes of Jell-O are sold each day. Although Wait made an amazing discovery, someone else reaped the rewards of it. Ironically, Wait just couldn’t wait.

What about us? Can we wait?

As Christians, we have certainly made an amazing discovery. We have found the truth. However, we must hold it fast ( 2 Timothy 1.13). We must not sell it for any price ( Proverbs 23.23). If we sell the wonderful truth that we have found, we will live to regret it. It will cost us and our descendants greatly. If we sell the truth, we will lose far more than Pearl Wait and his descendants ever did. After all, the value of Jell-O is nothing in comparison with the value of the soul ( Matthew 16.26).

Please don’t sell out! Hold on to the truth that you have found! One day, you will be glad that you did. Wade Webster, “Wait Just Couldn’t Wait,” The Searcher, Southaven church of Christ, May 29, 2011

KneEmail: “Wait on the LORD, and keep His way, and He shall exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you shall it.” Psalm 37.34

Posted by Mike Benson at June 2, 2011 12:32 PM

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee