Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Saturday

Your attitude must be like my own,

for I, the Messiah, did not come to be served,

but to serve and to give my life.

~Matthew 20:28 (LB)~

 

 

Stacey Scarle

Stacey had her last radiation today. Thank God that part is over. Next phase is the oral chemo which shouldn’t be too bad. Now she is burned pretty bad and has several blisters. She should start healing soon. Thanks for your prayers, thoughts, cards and calls they have really been appreciated. Please keep her in your prayers. as she still has a way to go. Love to you all. Joan

 

Jadan’s Story

Hospital Day 3

Posted: 03 Jun 2011 01:01 PM PDT

Things are not looking to great for me. I’m still having alot of seizures. The only change is the intensity of them. They are going to give me the steroid tonight and tomorrow morning. If they haven’t decreased by then we will be coming home a day early. So there you go another medicine that did not work. I don’t know what to do anymore. We are so tired of watching me have seizures everyday of my life. I guess we have to be thankful for the progress I’m making and pray that I will continue to develop. Maybe one day we will have some control of these horrible things. Our next step in my journey is to go to Boston at the end of the month. By that time I will be on enough lamictal to know if it is working. We will then wean vimpat and start vagabatrin when we get back. This is the medicine that can effect my eyes. I really didn’t want to try this medicine but it is only fair to try it for a month and see if it will help. Please pray for me and my family!!!
CaringBridge: Logan Watts
FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2011 6:43 PM, CDT
We finally just got to our room. The hospital has been full so we have been waiting all day. I miss the PICU so much they were all so good to Logan and Jonathan and I. Logan has been really agitated since we have been up here. He keeps moving his left leg and kind of groaning. We had become so used to how things work in ICU and its not the case up here. We want to give a big shout out to all the  PICU staff who took such great care of my lil man. I can’t wait to walk my lil man thru yalls door in a year from now and show yall how much he has improved and to see the look on the neuro Dr’s faces. We thank God for all of his “baby steps” and please do NOT stop praying now. We will have a long, difficult road ahead and we have come to far to be satisfied. PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYING FOR LOGAN!!

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  • FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2011 9:15 AM, CDT
    Well its a big day of celebration for our lil boy. He is getting moved to a real room. Here comes the PICU going away party. So I will post our room number when we get it. Hopefully he gets transferred to New Orleans soon cause everyone is saying the sooner he can start therapy/rehab the better. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR LOGAN!!

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  • THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2011 10:58 PM, CDT
    Not much to update but he is doing good off of the vent. They actually removed the machine from his room earlier today. He was put on oxygen which they just removed as well. We are so thankful for this progress but at the same time a nervous wreck since he can not swallow. I’m so scared he’s gonna choke or aspirate. They say he may never learn to swallow but there is a also a chance he can so we are staying hopeful. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR MY SWEET LOGAN!

    • Maggie Lee Henson’s mother’s “Faith”

    http://jinnyhenson.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/my-faith-story-from-spring-assembly/

     

     

    Heart to Heart with Holley

    For such a time as this…

    Posted: 03 Jun 2011 09:42 AM PDT

    Blue chair photo by hello-julie {flickr creative commons}

    You’re here, now, in this moment, and it will never come again.

    For such a time as this…

    You’re changing diapers, tying the shoelaces of the future, growing the seeds of strong faith.

    For such a time as this…

    You’re working in that office, speaking up in that meeting, doing what you do with excellence.

    For such a time as this…

    You’re reaching out a helping hand, taking time to listen, brightening someone’s day.

    For such a time as this…

    You are wherever you are, doing whatever you do, and it matters more than you know.

    So keep it up, friend.

    You really are making a difference.

    –Holley

     

     

    Have a great day of preparation for the Lord’s Day!

    Anna Lee

    Friday

    “The Lord has heard my supplication;

    the Lord will receive my prayer.”

    ~Psalm 6:9~

     

    Pray for Mike Kelsey. He’s in North Oaks after suffering a heart attack.  As you pray for Mike, please pray for his family.

     

    CaringBridge: Logan Watts

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

     

    Heart to Heart with Holley: There’s more to the story…

    The news drifts to my ears from the television, pops up on my screen, comes across the radio.

    Tragedy.

    Hurt.

    I lay in bed that night and pray, “Lord, I don’t understand.”

    And it seems I hear a whisper…”The headlines aren’t the whole story.”

    Oh.

    I think of the hard “headlines” in my life.

    I consider how if someone only saw that they might shake their head and only say, “Poor girl.” But I’ve also learned firsthand what it’s like to be surrounded by grace, walked through the rain, even suprised by joy.

    God is the Author of life.

    With Him, there is always hope.

    There is always redemption.

    There is always more to the story.

    Always more to your story.

    All the way to The End…and beyond.

     

    Vacation Bible Schools

    FBC, Amite

    June 6-9

    8:30-12:00

    FBC, Kentwood

    June 6-10

    8:30-12:30

     

    Be a blessing to someone to day.  Look for an opportunity to tell someone about Jesus!

    Anna Lee

    Thursday Evening Updates

    Jadon’t Story

    Hospital Day 1

    Posted: 01 Jun 2011 05:32 PM PDT



    Today has definitely been a long day. We got to the ER at 8:30 this morning. My neurologist came and wrote all my orders as soon as she knew we where here. That was the easy part. They then came to do my IV. Well of course they couldn’t get it. I don’t know why some people have so much trouble and others can just get it the first time with no problems. They were finally able to get it and I was so worn out from screaming, I feel asleep. I slept in the ER for 3 hours. We finally were able to go to our room after waiting 4 1/2 hours. The hospital is full so we had to wait for someone to leave. I got my first dose of steroids in the ER. It’s too early to tell if it is working but my seizures have not been as intense this afternoon. I will get my 2nd dose tonight. My neurologist said we might see a difference after the 2nd dose but it may take longer before we notice a change. I promise to keep you all updated. I have been very fussy but I did smile some today. The first picture is of me playing on the mat in my room. The second is of me looking out the hospital window. Thanks for praying for me and please continue to pray. I love my prayer warriors. You help me and my family so much!!! 
    James “Jim” Clifford Dixon
    (April 22, 1941 – June 2, 2011) 

    Dixon, James “Jim” Clifford, died peacefully at his home in Fluker, LA on Thursday, June 2, 2011 after a prolonged battle with cancer and heart disease. Jim was born April 22, 1941 in Birmingham, AL as the only child of Jack and Lillian Dixon. He grew up in Houston, TX and was graduated from Smiley High School. Jim attended Rice University where he played saxophone in the Rice band. He transferred and was graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in chemical engineering in 1964. Upon graduation, he accepted a job with Mobil Oil and moved to Baton Rouge. Thereafter, Jim was accepted into LSU Paul M. Hebert School of Law and was graduated in 1973 with a juris doctorate. After graduation, Jim worked as an attorney for the State of Louisiana, Department of Public Safety, Office of Legal Affairs and maintained a private law practice. In 2004, Jim retired from the public sector and moved to Fluker, Louisiana with his new wife, Gwynette Kent Dixon. Jim was an active member of the Baton Rouge Audubon and Amite Kiwanis Clubs where he held numerous offices. He was a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church for 30 years and later an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Amite. Jim loved golf and LSU baseball and football. For many years he had his own plane and loved flying and taking his children with him. He is survived by his wife, Gwynette Kent Dixon, his two sons, James Clifford Dixon, Jr., wife, Tonya of New Roads, and Christopher Edward Dixon, wife, Beth of Baton Rouge, and his daughter, Kendall Elizabeth Dixon of Nashville, TN; six grandchildren, Jack, Bailey, Hannah, Piper, Cannon and Anna Katherine; two stepsons, David W. Carley, wife, Murphy, Kevin W. Carley, wife, Susan; five step grandchildren, Cameron, Houston, Ross, Evelyn and Jack. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home at 110 E. Factory Street, Amite, LA on Sunday June 5, 2011 from 6 PM until 9 PM. Further visitation will be at First United Methodist Church at 800 N. Duncan Avenue, Amite, LA from 9 AM until services at 11 AM on Monday June 6, 2011. Services will be conducted by the Reverend Brady Whitton. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the First United Methodist Church of Amite building fund.

     

     

     

     

    Thursday Afternoon

     

    Louisiana Disaster Relief Fund

     

    When disasters strike, many people have a desire to help financially. The LBC Disaster Relief Fund is one method by which you can help. When you give to the Louisiana Disaster Relief Fund, all the funds received are used to directly help those in need. Operating expenses are supported by other budgets so you can be confident your funds are reaching the areas it is needed most.

     

    To learn more about the LBC Disaster Relief Fund and its current disbursements visit: www.LBC.org/DRFund

     

     

    Stacey Scarle

    Stacey has one radiation treatment today and the LAST one tomorrow!

    Joan Scarle

     

     

    Logan Watts

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

     


    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.

     

     

     

    Arland Ray “Lil Cat Man’ Hurst
    (May 1, 1935 – June 1, 2011)

     

     
    		Arland Ray

     

    Arland Ray “Lil Cat Man” Hurst was born May 1, 1935 and passed away at 2:38 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Baton Rouge General Hospital-Bluebonnet, Baton Rouge, LA. He was 76, a native of St. Helena Parish and a lifelong resident of Greensburg.

    Mr. Ray was a retired electrician at LA State Hospital at Jackson.

    He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruby S. Hurst, Greensburg; sister Eunice Gill, Greensburg; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

    Preceded in death by parents, McKinley and Lucy Hurst; brothers, Kennon Hurst and Leo Hurst; sisters, Louise Miller and Margie Hurst.

    Visitation at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, on Friday, June 3. 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Bro. Joe Day officiating. Interment in Red Bluff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Red Bluff Baptist Church, 1532 Red Bluff Church Road, Greensburg, LA 70441.

    The family would like to thank Dr. Varnado, the staff of St. Helena Parish Hospital, Dr. Boyd Helm and Baton Rouge General Hospital-Bluebonnet Cardiac Department for their loving care.

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

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


    Marie “Bi Bi” Michelli Cumpston
    (May 6, 1934 – June 2, 2011)
    Marie

     

    A resident of Amite, LA, died at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Belle Maison Nursing Home in Hammond, LA in the presence of her daughters. She was born May 6, 1934 in New Orleans, LA and was 77 years of age and was a retired cook from Westside Middle School in Amite. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday. Services conducted by Fr. Joe Camilleri. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. Survived by 3 daughters, Diane Murphy and her husband, Mike, Amite, Sandra Passman, Amite, and Brenda Limerick, Greenville, NC, 1 sister, Sarah Mandella, Independence, 4 grandchildren, Michael Charles Passman, Jolene Murphy, Brandi Ardillo, and Lisa Passman Pardue, and 10 Great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Charles L. “Chuck” Cumpston, grandson, Brad Ardillo, parents, Joe and Laura Oddo Michelli, and an Infant sister. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.

     

     

     

    Jim Dixon

    Jim died around 10:45 AM today. McKneely Funeral Home of Amite will handle the service. I will fill you in on details as soon as possible.

    Thanks for your prayers,

    Gwynette (Kent Carley Dixon)

    Thursday

    “Give us today our daily bread.”

    ~Matthew 6:11 NIV~

     

     

    Sheriff hosts blood drive for Jon-Michael Williams

    The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office will be holding a blood drive for Jon Michael Williams and his mother on June 28, 2011.

    Jon Michael was critically injured in a head on collision on November 22, 2010, in Amite, LA.  Jon Michael is continuing to recover and needs our support.

    To donate blood, please email panepintod@tpso.org to schedule a time that will work best for you.

    The drive will be held on JUNE 28, 2011, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm here at the Hammond Sub-Station.

    Appointments can be made every 15 minutes.

    Please share this message with your friends and family!

    Action News 17

     

     

    CaringBridge: Logan Watts

    Please pray for this young man and his family.

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

     

     


    Continue to pray for Eddie Muse and his family as they care for him in Kentwood.

     

     

     

    Tom Brister sees his surgeon today and gets the date of his heart surgery.  Pray for him and his family as they go through this time.

     

     

     

    Mrs. Mary Womack has her surgery scheduled for Monday morning at St. Tammany.  Please pray for her.

     

     

     

    Mr. Frankie Gehringer‘s knee is continuing to improve.  Thank God for the progress he has made.

     

     

     

    Continue to pray for Mrs. Shirley Frazier as she deals with her back problems.

     

     

     

    Pray for Rene Deck as she has a pain management appointment scheduled for today.

     

     

     

    Pray for Edith Williams, a new resident of Kentwood, as she is also have back problems at this time.

     

     

     

    Pray for our area of the state.  We have flooding and a drought at the same time.  Pray for those whose lives are so affected by these conditions.

     

     

     

    Pray for Betty Allen.  She’s at Kentwood Manor where she has resided for a number of recent years.  Pray for her family.

     

     

     

    Continue to remember Henry McKenzie in your prayers.  He has another appointment tomorrow.

     

    You will find some interesting articles at Baptist Press BPNews.net) and at Baptist Message (http://www.baptistmessage.com/).

     

     

    Have a terrific Thursday!

    Anna Lee

     

    Wednesday

    Mrs. Othell Williams got her pacemaker yesterday and did well.  She was able to return home after the procedure.  Keep her and Mr. Joe in your prayers.

    CaringBridge: Logan Watts

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

     

    I have good news.  I was released from physical therapy today.  It has been 5 1/2 months since I fell.  I’m so thankful for the progress I’ve made.  Take my suggestion and try not to fall.

    Wednesday

    “My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;

    in the morning I will direct it to You,

    and I will look up.”

    ~Psalm 5:3~

    CaringBridge: Logan Watts

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

     

    Jadon’s Story: Getting Admitted in the Morning

    http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2011/05/getting-admited-in-morning.html

     

    Henry McKenzie had a good day yesterday – no pain and feeling stronger.  Continue to pray for him.

     

    INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
    IMB
    Wednesday, June 1, 2011

    “They will be divided, father against son, son against father, mother against daughter, daughter against mother . . .” (Luke 12:53a, HCSB).

    Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, asking you to pray for new Christians.

    In Southeast Asia, fourteen young people sat in a circle on the wooden houseboat where they had met to fellowship and study God’s Word. They were new believers, and every one of their prayer requests was the same: “Pray for my mom and dad and brothers and sisters.” Some shared their need for prayer with tears, as they had experienced persecution for their new faith. But they had found a new joy and wanted their family to know it as well. In another group that same week, men and women sat on feedbags on the ground and studied God’s Word. Their prayer requests echoed that of the first group. Husbands asked for the salvation of their wives, and wives asked for prayer for their husbands to know God. In the Mon-Khmer Cluster, as in much of Southeast Asia, family is primary. Ask the Lord to move among families. Pray that the Gospel will reach heads of household and flow from house to house.

    For many years, people have been faithfully praying for the salvation of the Futa Toro people of West Africa. In the village of ‘Danville,’ these prayers are slowly, yet steadily, being answered. In the past few months, several people have come to follow Jesus. Just recently, team member Don made contact with a new seeker who is asking deep questions as he searches God’s Word and the Quran. Another has also come forward to follow ‘the Jesus Road.’ He had the boldness to come to Don’s front door, asking how to follow.

    * Please pray for these two Futa Toro men–and the many others–as the Holy Spirit draws them to salvation through God’s Son.

    * Ask that the change in these Southeast Asian believers will be apparent to their family members, drawing them to the truth of God’s amazing grace.

    * Gently share the Gospel with your family members who have not yet accepted Jesus as Savior.

     

    PLAY

    lean.jpgONE OF MY favorite scenes in Lean on Me takes place right after Morgan Freeman (Principle Joe Clark) orders the security guards to expurgate the drug dealers and hoodlums from Eastside…

    The rest of the student body watches in disbelief and cheers as the riffraff is forced off the stage and out of school forever. Principle Clark then says ominously, “The next time it may be you. And if you do no better than them, it will be you!” After a brief, inspirational charge, he strides past the stunned audience and out of the auditorium. Then one darling young woman turns to the friend beside her and says, “Mr. Clark don’t play!”

    That phrase sums up much of Zephaniah’s message: God doesn’t wink at sin; God doesn’t compromise His holiness; God doesn’t sit idly by while His people cavort with idols. . .God don’t play.

    Some of you might be thinking, “Well, I know some real stinkers who’ve never paid a divine penalty for rotten behavior. God seems to be twiddling His thumbs while they have a moral meltdown. Why doesn’t He wallop them for their whopper sins instead of spanking me for minor infractions?” If you’ve pondered along those lines, you’re not alone. There have been many times when I’ve questioned God doles out punishment. When I’ve wondered why He doesn’t obliterate certain people into grease spots — or at least singe them a little.

    But we need to remember that the lack of overt, tangible punishment doesn’t mean anyone ever gets away with rebellion against God. There will always be a price to pay for sin. The highest price of all is to be separated from Him. Lisa Harper, “God Doesn’t Do Recess,” Tough Love, Tender Mercies, 72-73

    KneEmail: “I will stretch out My hand against Judah, and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. I will cut off every trace of Baal from this place, the names of the idolatrous priests with the pagan priests–Those who worship the host of heaven on the housetops; those who worship and swear oaths by the LORD, but who also swear by Milcom; those who have turned back from following the LORD, and have not sought the LORD, nor inquired of Him.” Zephaniah 1.4-6

    Mike Benson’s KneEmail

     

     

    Vacation Bible School at FBC, Kentwood will begin next Monday, June 6th, at 8:30.  T-shirts and music are available in the church office now.  The theme of this year’s VBS is Big Apple Adventure.  I hope to see you there as a worker, a student, or as a driver for children.  It will be a great week!

    Anna Lee

     

    Be sure to stay in touch with God today concerning these needs and others that are on your hearts.

    Anna Lee

    Tuesday

    “Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.

    Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God,

    for to You I will pray.”

    ~Psalm 5:1-2~

     

    Pray for Mrs. Othell Williams as she receives a pacemaker today and for Henry McKenzie as he has additional outpatient tests.

    CaringBridge: Logan Watts

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

     

    Cooper Roy Watson

    Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14. Cooper Roy Watson, born June 4, 2010, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 11 months old and a resident of Walker. Visitation at Walker Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 31, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, June 1, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Dr. Richard Blue. Burial in the Sibley Cemetery, Walker. Survived by his parents, Jarrod and Barbara Milton Watson; two sisters, Isabella and Courtney Watson; maternal grandparents, Larry and Diane Milton; paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Vida Watson; and paternal great-grandmothers, Clara Watson and Ella Foster. Please visit the registry book at www.sealefuneral.com.

     

    Mrs. Annie Bell Cooksey Venable

    Mrs. Annie Bell Cooksey Venable was born December 16, 1925 and passed away at 5:06 a.m., Sunday, May 29, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 85, a native of Booneville, MS and a resident of Greensburg.

    Mrs. Annie Bell is survived by 3 daughters, Geneva Ann Easley, Hammond, Margie Venable McLin and husband Joseph W. Jr., Hammond and Frances Venable Rabalais and husband Kyle, Sr., Greensburg; 7 sons, James L. Claxton and wife Catherine, St. Francisville, William D. Claxton and wife Jean, Greensburg, David Venable, Chamblee, GA., Roy E. Venable and wife Kathleen, Baker, Daniel L. Venable and wife Cindy, Greensburg, Marlin D. Venable and wife Tawana, Greensburg, Jeffrey R. Venable and wife Tammy, New Roads, LA; 2 sisters, Frances Willard Cooksey Tucker, Booneville, MS, Linda Cooksey Marcum, Boonville, MS; 3 brothers, John Arlen Cooksey, L.Q. Cooksey and Larry Cooksey all of Booneville, MS; 23 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

    Preceded in death by parents, Thomas Levi and Sally Marten Cooksey; husband, Davis S. Venable; daughter, Lonnie Jane Claxton; son, Billy Joe Claxton; grandson, Jared Paul Venable; great grandson, Tyler Morgan; step-mother, Nellie Cooksey; brothers, Hershel Cooksey, Hubert Cooksey Marvin Cooksey; sisters, Deannie Cooksey, Dorrie Cooksey, Dorothy Cooksey, special sister and best friend, Daisey Cooksey Newcomb; special aunt and uncles, uncle Will Buck Cooksey and aunt Willie Mae Cooksey; uncle Jack and aunt Ally Cooksey and cousin J.C. Cooksey.

    Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Day’s United Methodist Church, Liverpooll from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Danny Smith officiating. Interment in Day’s Cemetery, Liverpool, LA.