From Gloria Gill
Annie, please put Tristan on your prayer list. He has a facial abscess and it is not getting any better. They have him on 3 antibiotics but it does not seem to be any better. If it does not change before Monday they will cut and drain it. Please say a prayer for him. Thank you, Gloria
“The seeds that fell in good soil stand for those
who hear the message and retain it
in a good and obedient heart,
and they persist until they bear fruit.”
~Luke 8:15 (GNT)~
Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell got to go home again Friday, but is still having problems with dizziness and nausea. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
Remember Mr. Joe and “Miss” Othell Williams in your prayers. Yesterday, she was not feeling her best.
Mr. Wenous Goings is staying at his daughter’s house in Hammond. Pray he continues to improve and will be home soon.
Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has two grandsons who are Marines. Josh is in Japan. Max is in Hawaii. Both are fine after the earthquake and tsunami. Join their families and others that are thanking God for relatives who are okay.
Remember all the victims of the earthquake and the tsunami. There continues to be major problems in Japan. Pray the nuclear reactors can be controlled with no additional leaks.
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
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Vickie Stewart1201 E 36th Street Vickie’s Birthday: September 24 Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland Pets: Dog: Samson Hobbies: Reading, traveling Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11 |
When you see a college student, think of Vickie Stewart! Vickie is the Baptist campus minister at Morgan State University. She shares the gospel with college students and encourages Christian students to share their faith with fellow students.
Vickie’s bio. and video
Revival at Greenlaw Baptist Church
Revival services to begin the 17th, 18th, 19th, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday morning the 20th. at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. David Garrett bringing the message.
We will have dinner on the ground following the Sunday service. There will be no night services.
Come and join with us as Bro. Garrett brings his messages.
Ralph Dedon
(August 29, 1934 – March 11, 2011)
A resident of Kentwood, he died at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born August 29, 1934 in Mt. Hermon and was 76 years of age. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of Korea, a dairy farmer for 20 years, a retired Captain from Louisiana Department of Corrections and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Myra Roberts and husband, Jamie, Kentwood; 2 sons, Randy Dedon and wife, Holly, Plant City, FL and Joe Dedon and wife, Erika, Covington; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Alford Dedon; parents, “Ollie” and Lois Dedon; step-mother, Tessie Dedon; 2 brothers, James “Pete” Dedon and Ray Dedon; 2 sisters, Marie “Sissy” Fortenberry and Mary Taylor; 1 daughter, Debra Terry; 2 grandchildren, Earl Dedon and Nikki Kennedy. Private Services will be held at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or at http://www.alz.org.
Michael Hendry, son of Gary and Linda Stegall Hendry, passed away. I will post an obituary when one is available. Please be in prayer for the family.
Did you remember to change your clocks? You should have set them forward one hour.
Spend time in Bible study and worship today! Sunday is His day!
Anna Lee
Mug ‘n’ Muffin
Thanks to the young ladies and the older young ladies who attended Mug ‘n’ Muffin this morning. I think “a good time was had by all” and our outreach project went well. Thanks for sharing your favorite memories and you favorite Scriptures!
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
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Jim and Karen Turnbo914 Smith Road Website: www.mwmissions.org Jim’s Birthday: March 11 Karen’s Birthday: July 12 Jim’s Hometown: Houston, Texas Karen’s Hometown: Brownwood, Texas Children: Elizabeth, Lydia, James Hobbies: History, travel, golf, photography, reading Favorite Bible verses: Hebrews 13:7; Romans 8:28-29 |
When you see a lizard, think of the Turnbos in New Mexico! Jim helps nurture existing churches, and helps start new churches among Native Americans and Hispanics in the Western and Mountain Baptist Associations.
Bio. and Video
http://www.onmission.com/turnbo/
Dorothy S. Hodges
(February 4, 1925 – March 11, 2011)
Mrs. Dorothy S. Hodges was born February 4, 1925 and passed away at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 11, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 86, a native and a resident of Kentwood.
Mrs. Dorothy is survived by a daughter, Peggy Sue Hodges, Kentwood; 3 sons, Rodney Lane Hodges, Sr., Kentwood, Kenneth Ray Hodges, Kentwood, & John Wayne Hodges and wife, Lisa J., Kentwood; 6 grandchildren, Rodney Lane Hodges, Jr., Candace Hodges, Shelby Hodges, Jeremy Hodges & Dillon Hodges; 5 great-grandchildren, Austin Hodges, Abby Hodges, Adian Hodges, Chandler Graves & Reagan Graves; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Preceded in death by her husband, Ray R. Hodges; parents, Daniel Morgan and Esther Arnett Statham; sister, Mary Lou Magee; brother, Charles Statham.
Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 14, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Bro. Mason Miley and Bro. Otha Schillings officiating. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.
| Donald Ray Bates (July 13, 1939 – March 11, 2011) |
Mr. Bates was born on July 13, 1939 and passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. He was 71 years old and a native of Kentwood, LA. Mr. Bates is survived by his two sons, Chris Bates and wife Arlette, Kiln, MS and Glenn Bates and wife Dannielle, Picayune, MS; four grandchildren, Christian and Camden Bates and Abby and Macey Bates; two brothers, Arthur Bates, Jackson, MS and Hugh Bates and wife Amelia, Kentwood, LA; four sisters, Willie Belle Strickland, Osyka, MS; Avis Carmical and husband Russell, Jackson, MS; Sylvia Stielper and husband Rick, Baltimore, MD and Barbara Hall and husband Billy, Amite, LA; one brother-in-law, Terry Rushing, Greensburg, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Bertha Bates; one bother, Howard Bates; one sister, Shirley Rushing; two brothers-in-law, Johnny Strickland and Ricky Keith; one sister-in-law, Ann Bates; two nephews, John Allen Strickland and Patrick Christopher Bates; and the mother of his children, Joann Bates Whitfield.Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. Monday until religious services at 2 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.
URGENT PRAYER
IMB
March 11, 2011
JAPAN. As we hear about the devastating 8.9 earthquake that struck Japan, our hearts go out to all who are suffering such tremendous loss. We thank the Father that all of our IMB workers in Japan are safe and accounted for. Please pray for them as they are in the midst of this ongoing tragedy, asking God to comfort them, continue to protect them, and use them according to His purposes. Pray for Japanese Baptists who are dealing with this national tragedy. Pray that God will give wisdom and guidance to all who are involved in rescue and relief efforts. Pray that the Japanese people will know of God’s great love for them.
Update:
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.
“Open your eyes and look at the fields,
for they are ready for harvest.”
~John 4:35b, HCSB~
Bernie Gill still has fever, so his bypass surgery will not be today. Keep praying.
CaringBridge: Kathy Jo Thompson
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kathyjothompson
CaringBridge: Adrianna Cavanaugh
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh
Jadon’s Story: Feeling Better 🙂
I’m finally starting to feel better. I had 101.8 fever last night and then today at 11:00 I had 100.8. My mom just gave me some motrin because my fever is at 100 so I’m definitely getting better. I’m smiling again and not crying anytime someone looks at me. I started doing my tricks again and talking again 🙂 Thanks for praying for me. It has been a long week. I’m just thankful my mommy was off of work while I was sick. I left you a picture of me eating chocolate cake last night. I actually started getting better after I ate this. Notice my mardi gras shirt. I didnt’ get to go to the parade yesterday but I wore my shirt anyway 🙂 As far as seizure, they have been a little better today. Please continue to pray that we will find the right medicine and right dose to control these seizures.
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering: Day 6
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Michael and Marla Allen1011 W. Wilson Michael’s Birthday: January 16 |
When you see a homeless person, think about the Allens! Michael is senior pastor and center director for Uptown Baptist Church, a multi-ethnic church/ministry in Chicago. The church reaches out to many different people, including those who are homeless.
| FEBRUARY 2010 UPDATE FROM MICHAEL AND MARLA:
Pray for Michael and leaders in their church as they strive to develop a new strategic plan. Pray that God will give them wisdom and unity. Pray that Michael will continue to lead Uptown Baptist Church by example on how to be an on mission Christian in their neighborhood. Pray for mission teams coming to work with the church this spring and summer. |
Their biography
http://www.onmission.com/onmissionpb.aspx?pageid=8589961890
Their video
http://www.anniearmstrong.com/allen/#video
Anna Lee
Bernie Gill’s heart bypass surgery has been postponed until Friday or Monday due to high fever. Join me in praying for relief from the high fever so surgery can be done.
“But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord, in the acceptable time;
O God, in the multitude of Your mercy,
hear me in the truth of Your salvation.”
~Psalm 69:13~
Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is in the St. Helena hospital. Keep her, her family, and the medical staff in your prayers as they care for her.
Bernie Gill is Beth Billiot’s brother. He will be having bypass heart surgery today. Please remember him in your prayers.
Keep praying for the family of Margaret Huber as they have her wake and funeral today and tomorrow. They have already been through so much and are surely tired. Pray them through the next few days.
Nancy Stokes shared this with me.
Someone has said that if Christians really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless. Did you know that during WWII there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every day at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England , its people and peace? There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America . If you would like to participate: Every evening at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central) (7:00 PM Mountain) (6:00 PM Pacific), stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops, our citizens, and for a return to a Godly nation. If you know anyone else who would like to participate, please pass this along. Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have.
Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer for North America Day Five
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Jacques and Martine Avakian14221 Anselme-Lavigne, Apt 4 Jacques’ Birthday: June 26 Martine’s Birthday: May 5 Hometown: Montreal, Quebec Children: Sabrina, Sébastien Hobbies: Photography, fitness, guitar, singing Favorite Bible verse: I John 4:18; Romans 8:28 |
When you see a maple leaf, think of the Avakians in Canada! Jacques is a church planting missionary sharing Christ and starting churches among the French Québécois people in Quebec.
You can read his story and watch the video of his ministry at http://www.onmission.com/avakian/
Don’t forget Mug ‘n’ Muffin at FBC, Kentwood this Saturday at 10:00 A.M. You do not have to be a member of FBC to attend. Bring a dozen muffins (if you can) and your favorite mug to drink coffee, OJ, or chocolate milk. Plan to get to know other ladies from 5 to 105 better, work on a mission project, enjoy hearing Courtney Creel singing, and making a craft project that will be easy enough for even those who think they are not crafty. I hope to see lots of you there.
Have a terrific Thursday. “This is the day the Lord ….”.
Anna Lee
Bernie Gill is scheduled for bypass surgery in the morning. Please be in prayer for Bernie, his family, and the medical staff working with him.
Margaret Ann Grice Huber
(May 31, 1951 – March 9, 2011)
Margaret Ann Grice Huber was born May 31, 1951 and passed away at 11:10 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 59, a native of Greenlaw and a resident of Kentwood.
Margaret is survived by her husband of 36 years, Robert D. “Boozie” Huber, Kentwood; 2 daughters, Broklin Becc Huber, Kentwood and Jani Cullen Huber, Kentwood; son, Robert Marc Huber, East Fork; granddaughter, Amber Marie Huber, Kentwood; 3 sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Sullivan Lee, Greenlaw; Sadie Grice Canon and husband Jimmy, Chesbrough and Bettye Grice Riggs and husband Cary, Thomasville, GA; 2 brothers, F. Loyd Grice, Jr. and wife Darlene, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania and H. T. “Tommy” Grice, Greenlaw; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Preceded in death by parents, F. Loyd and Dorothy Eloise Foster Grice, Sr.
Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood, on Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, March 11, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. at East Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Shumock and Dr. Danny Smith, officiating. Interment in East Fork Cemetery.
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.
“In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence,
And his children will have refuge.”
~Proverbs 14:26, NASB~
Many places in our area are flooding. In addition we have tornado warnings all over. Please pray for people to be safe. Thank God for those who are out in this weather helping others.
The OFA students who were hurt in a wreck seem to be doing better following their surgeries. Continue to pray for them and their families.
CaringBridge: Kathy Jo Thompson
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kathyjothompson
Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer: Day 4
Tom and Marla Polak952 N Pennsylvania Street Website: www.baptistcenterindy.com Tom’s Birthday: January 26 Marla’s Birthday: April 1 Tom’s Hometown: Syracuse, New York Marla’s Hometown: Overbrook, Kansas Children: Hannah, Rachel, Caleb, Moriah, Joel Hobbies: Golf, woodworking, reading, museums Favorite Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 4:13 |
When you see a person in need, think of the Polaks in Indiana! Tom is the director of Metro Baptist Center in Indianapolis and pastor of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, which meets at the center. The ministry shares the love of Jesus by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and families.
Their story in words and in video
http://www.onmission.com/polak/
| Opal McElveen Williams (July 3, 1939 – March 7, 2011)
A resident of Greensburg, she died at 4:25 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011 at her home. She was born July 3, 1939 in Mt. Hermon and was 71 years of age. She retired from the Bank of Greensburg and was a member of Grangeville Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Williams, Greensburg; daughter, Jackie Williams, Greensburg; 2 grandchildren, April Boyd Eaton, Hammond and Jason Boyd and wife, Brittany, Clinton; step-father, R. J. Frazier, Mt. Hermon; 3 brothers, Dale McElveen and wife, Annie Ruth, Leroy McElveen and wife, Emelda, and Sidney Frazier, all of Mt. Hermon; 4 sisters, Jo Duncan and husband, Murry Jo, Ann Baker, all of Mt. Hermon, Ruth Horning and husband, Stanley and Debbie Frazier, all of Franklinton; sister-in-law, Betty Madere and husband, Karl, Baton Rouge, brother-in-law, Ronald Schilling, Mt. Hermon; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son, Andy Williams; mother, Iona Mae Frazier; father, Houston McElveen; 2 sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Schilling and Faye Morgan; brother-in-law, Ronnie Baker; 2 nephews, Robbie McElveen and Dewey Morgan. The family would like to thank her special care givers, Doris Woodard and Sherrie Neely. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Mark Robinson, Rev. Joe Baugh and Bro. Leroy McElveen. Interment Grangeville Cemetery, Grangeville. Pallbearers will be Joey Duncan, Ellis Eaton, Earl Gill, Jeff Schilling, Scott Schilling and Aaron Wood.
Thank God for this day, but be safe! Anna Lee
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Continue to pray for Margaret Huber and her family.
From Dwayne Wilson: Update of Pat Smith
Here’s an update on Pat’s condition from his wife, Stefanie. I’ll probably not post updates as often since we now seem to be out of the critical stages and beginning a long recovery process. Please do keep him in your prayers.
“Hi,
Have not had a chance to update today. Pat seemed a little clearer today. Could see improvements as the day went on. They got speech therapy and physical therapy in there with him today. They will work with him everyday. That is good. I think that will allow him to get better progress.
They did a CT scan today that came back clear, so no major strokes and no major brain bleeding. Praise! The neurologist does want to do an MRI to get a finer detailed brain scan later this week.
Pat has some definite deficits at this point. Right now, they are saying it is not uncommon for someone in his position with the tons of trauma. If you visited with him in the days before the surgery, I would say that he is much worse off than how he was then. Just being frank. He could almost fool you into being normal back then if you didn’t stay too long. Now, you will immediately see issues. It’s too soon to be “worried” about it. It’s a one day at a time type deal. Neurologist believes that therapy will help tremendously. She can’t say what will be permanent, so in my mind, she has left the door open for prayer to work powerfully and we should boldly ask for full recovery at this point.
What was the sermon two weeks ago…”peace over worry”. That is where I am at. I am at peace and happy to see progress.
Communication / Visitors:
I get lots of texts, calls, and voicemails. Often I am missing them and ignoring them. With Pat more awake, it is pretty busy back there now and I don’t like to talk on my phone back in his room. I do text some back there. Just know that I may not be getting back with you soon.
No visitors back to see Pat right now. He is getting worn out from all of the docs and therapists. I can’t add people and conversations on top of that. I enjoy you visiting with me in the waiting room, but know that I seem to be back there with Pat a lot more. So, I am sorry if I miss out on your visit, but have a nice chat with other GATEway folks. 
I am NOT saying “don’t come”, but just saying “Don’t get upset if you don’t get to visit with me or Pat.”
Prayer Requests:
1. That we will see progress each day and be satisfied with the pace. That Pat will understand his therapists and do what they ask.
2. That we will have competent, confident nurses. I did not have that on Monday’s day shift. It makes a difference.
3. Pat did have a fever today, so there is some concern of infection. Fever was lower tonight, but does not mean that infection is clear. Pray that infection will be cleared/cured. Pray that antibiotics will help cover him and protect him. Pray that he does not have a reaction to antibiotics (he had one last week). They literally opened him in the ICU room when all of the Thursday drama went down (thankfully!), so there has been question about effects of that and infection. But, this fever could be from lots of things. Let’s just pray that it is nothing serious and antibiotics will kill it.
4. Pat was “throwing PVCs” today. It is something about his heart and the timing of valves, etc. It is not the kind of thing that they jump up and down about, but they are keeping an eye on it. He showed low on magnesium, so they gave him some, but I am not sure that it changed situation. Cardiologist can give certain things for it, but said that those meds are toxic. So, he tries to avoid them if possible. Kind of a technical prayer request, but some of you med people out there know what is going on. I would say that we pray that it clears up on its own without the “toxic” meds.
5. Pray that timelines will get a little clearer for me. I have no indication about the future, other than “prepare for the long haul”. I think even doctors are just taking it day by day.
Thank you for your continued prayers.
Love,
Stefani”
Lida Marie Wall Abernathy
September 29, 1937 – March 7, 2011
Lida Abernathy passed away at home early Monday morning.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Alon L. Wall and Dorothy B. Wall, a brother Sidney Wall and a nephew Jubal W. Wall.
She is survived by her husband John B. Abernathy, sons Todd Abernathy and his wife Tracy, John Ford, daughters Jessica Loveday and her husband Bill, Melissa A. Louk and her husband Russell, three grandsons, two granddaughters, one granddaughter-in-law, three great grandsons, a brother Dutton Wall and his wife Karen, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.
She graduated from Amite High and Southeastern Louisiana University, taught at Southeastern Lab School and Hammond State School and retired in 1993.
She was a member of Springfield Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years.
As she generously donated her body to science, a Memorial Service will be held in her honor Friday, March 11, 2011, at Springfield Baptist Church from 4pm to 7pm with visitation from 4pm to 6:30pm and a Memorial Service from 6:30pm to 7pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics, North Oaks Hospice, Springfield First Baptist Church or a favorite charity.
Thank you to North Oaks Hospice!
A Very Special Thank You to Dad for his love and devotion and taking such excellent care of our Mother.
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