Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Friday

“I pray you may be active in sharing your faith,

so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.”

~Philemon 1:6 NIV~

 

 

 

Bryan and Rita Tate are waiting for his platelets to increase so he can go to MD Anderson for the next treatment.  Then, they hope to be home for Christmas.  Keep the in your prayers.

 

 

Josiah Huckaby

Quick update on little man:

Since Josiah never got a swallow study in the hospital, our speech therapist didn’t feel comfortable trying baby food as an outpatient. So today he had his 1st swallow study…and even though he was mad & crying the entire time (because he decided not to take a nap today & he was being restrained) he did great!!! He now gets to start working in eating baby food & chewing on hard munchables (like carrot sticks & puffs). With no limitations on the amount of baby food he eats…they said to “just feed that boy”. 😁

Also, he has a heart cath scheduled for Monday (12/3) to check his right upper pulmonary vein that was balloned in October 2017. His pulmonary hypertension hasn’t improved since it slightly increased while he was sick with a UTI in August. So there is some concern that that pulmonary vein may be starting to narrow again causing the increase in his pulmonary hypertension. They can’t get a good look at it on his echos so they want to be certain that nothing is being missed.

This boy is growing so much & his little personality continues to blossom. He keeps us on our toes with all his shenanigans! He has come so far in the last 5 months. To God be the glory!!! 💙💛💙

 

 

David

The colon test did not show a problem, so possibly all David’s issues relate to his MDS.  David  got a unit of blood yesterday and will have a TTE and heart conversion today.  Keep praying and give God the glory for all the medical knowledge and procedures available to those with a need.  David’s procedures this week have been at Ochsner in Covington  and Baton Rouge (two days)  and Lakeview in Covington today.  We’re thankful to be able to get around to those with more training and knowledge than we have,

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Hosea 5-6
  • Proverbs 19
  • Luke 23

 

 

The Lottie Moon Tea is Sunday at two at East Fork.  Please bring stamped Chrsitmas cards so we can deliver them to the parish jail.

 

 

I trust you will see God working in your life today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;

his love endures forever.

~1 Chronicles 16:34~

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch as she continue physical therapy at Greensburg in hopes of getting home soon.

 

 

Mr. Jimmy Tolar has been moved to rehab in Hammond.  Keep him in your prayers.

 

 

Mrs. Bessie Hayden is now in rehab at Kentwood.  She’s one step closer to getting back home.  Keep praying for her.

 

 

Pray for David as he has a procedure in Covington this morning.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Hosea 1-2
  • Proverbs 18
  • Luke 21

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

Lifeway – https://www.lifeway.com/

 

 

 

Don’t forget to turn in your stamped Christmas cards Sunday morning or at the Tea at East Fork Sunday at 2 P.M.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

“God blesses those who are kind to the poor.

He helps them out of their troubles.

He protects them and keeps them alive;

he publicly honors them and destroys the power of their enemies.”

~Psalm 41:1-2 TLB~

 

 

 

Ladies, you are invited to The Cafe at 11 A.M. to celebrate November birthdays.  See you in a few hours.

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Daniel 11-12
  • Psalm 135
  • Luke 20

 

 

Pray for Rene’ Terrell as she has back surgery today.  Pray her surgery goes well and the recovery period is limited.

 

 

Also. please pray for Adrian Phillips who is having another surgery today.  Thank-you!

 

 

Bill Pope from Amite will again be having surgery.  If they can remove all the cancer, he will be back at home tonight.

 

 

Pray for people who are dealing with the loss of a loved one during this holiday season.  The first Christmas can be especially difficult.  Help your friends and families as they go through some difficult days.

 

 

Churches will be celebration the birth of Jesus in various ways.  Stay alert so you won’t miss an event at a local church that will add to the spirit of the season.

 

 

East Fork Baptist Church will be open Saturday after eight so you may go and decorate tables you have signed up to decorate for the Lottie Moon Tea.  Thanks to all the ladies from various churches who will be decorating each table.  Thanks to East Fork for volunteering to host the meeting this year.

 

 

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

After a long, hard weekend, we had a busy day scheduled for today.  I just couldn’t manage to get The Prayer Link done this morning.  I beg your forgiveness.

 In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.

~Isaiah 12:4~

 

 

Continue to pray for Mr. Jimmy Tolar who is still hospitalized in Baton Rouge.

 

 

Also, pray for Mrs. Betty Lou Guy who is at home in Spring Creek.

 

 

David had appointments for blood work and his procrit injection today.  Even though the blood level has dropped to 7.8, he was still able to get his injection today.   We’re scheduled to go back in one week.  In the meantime, David will be preparing tomorrow for the procedure the has scheduled for Wednesday.  Pray for David and me.

 

Dorothy Lorraine Diddon

July 10, 1951 – November 25, 2018

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. She was born July 10, 1951 in Shreveport, LA and was 67 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Diddon; children, Dan Barnett and wife Lanette, Lorrie Hunt and husband Mark, Carl Barnett and Bridget, Jeffrey Barnett and wife Sandy, Kristene Jarell, Daniel Diddon, Theresa Kilgore and Gary, Elizabeth O’Brian, Donna Adams and husband Darrell, and David Diddon; 27 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Robert Jones, Frances Anderson and husband Robert, Tom Jones and wife Debbie, Anita Rachal and husband James, and Richard Strange; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Dorothy Jones; and late husband, Sammy Barnett. Visitation at New Jerusalem United Pentecostal Church, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 28,2018. Interment New Jerusalem Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible –  Reflect on God as the “Gardener” and catch up on any reading you have missed.

 

 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tomorrow at 11:00.

 

 

Bring your stamped Christmas cards to church Sunday or to the Tea at East Fork, Sunday at 2:00.

 

 

 

Praying for each other is always a win-win situation!
Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thanksgiving

2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. 

3 For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods.

~Psalm 95:2-3~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Daniel 3-4
  • Psalm 133
  • Luke 16

 

 

This is the day to “Count Your Blessings”!  Be sure to do that with your family today, no matter if you have an extra large group or if you are alone.  God is always with us and blesses us much more than we deserve!

 

 

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you.

What I have vowed I will make good.

I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the LORD.’ ”

~Jonah 2:9~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Daniel 1-2
  • Proverbs 15
  • Luke 15

 

 

Ginger Simmons‘ surgery went well.  It was more complicated than expected.  Keep Ginger in your prayers.

 

 

Two  Deaths

  1. Letha Slade Corbin of Roseland
  2. Walter Evanoff (5) – son of Ryan Evanoff, formerly of Kentwood

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child Collection Totals for the Northshore 

Final numbers for our Collection Center: 12,708 for all 8 Drop Offs.

 

 

 

What is your favorite family tradition for Thanksgiving?  Use the “contact” link of this page and send today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.

Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.

~Psalm 95:1-2 (NIV)~

 

 

 

I’ll start off this morning with news of a new baby.  Raymond and Brandy Cutrer are now the parents of Ramsi Shaye Cutrer who was born yesterday.  Ramsi weighed 8 lbs. 4 ox. and was 21 in. long.  Both mother and baby are doing well.

 

 

 

Pray for Ginger Simmons as she has surgery today to correct some back issues.

 

 

 

Macy Lee, the daughter to Tim and Beth Graham Lee, had emergency surgery yesterday to remove her appendix.  Pray for a good recovery time.

 

 

David got a call Saturday night about an infectious disease, Cat Scratch Fever, which does not work well with David’s present condition.  The doctor wanted David to check into the hospital Sunday and plan to stay for six weeks to receive a strong antibiotic..  David told him we would be at the clinic Monday for his weekly injection.  Yesterday, with the vehicle packed to stay for a long time,  we saw the hematologist who checked into the situation.  David was sent home after receiving his injection and giving more blood for testing.  We will be waiting for test results and praying for a better option than six weeks of hospitalization.  Join us in praying for the lab results and good decisions.  On a very position note, David’s blood level and weight are holding strong.  We returned home with more reasons to be thankful!

David will have a procedure on the 28th in Covington to again look for a place where there might be a blood leakage.  Please add that date and procedure to your prayers.  The next four procrit injections are also scheduled.  We are thankful to all the medical people who are working to improve David’s health.

 

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Ezekiel 46-48
  • Psalm 132
  • Luke 14

 

 

I received this report on the Operation Christmas Child Collection at FBC, Kentwood.  A total of 1409 shoeboxes were packed in 86 cartons and send on their way to Dallas and eventually to boys and girls in other countries.  I’m not sure how many churches and other groups participated, but I will share that information when I have it.  Thanks again to those who “stepped-up” when David and I became unavailable to do this special task.  You made it a success!  To God be the glory!  Statistic show that each shoebox impacts seven people.  That’s almost 10,000 people!  Yeah to everyone who packed a shoebox and helped in any way.

 

 

Be sure to name some of the many blessings in your life this Thanksgiving season.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Sunday

“Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:18 GW~

 

 

 

Linda Callihan had a problem and spend some time in the ER this week.  I think it has been worked out now.

 

 

 

Pray for Sylvester and Shirley Humphrey as they make important medical decisions concerning Sylvester’s health.

 

 

We had a phone call at 5:45 last night, Saturday.  The infectious disease doctor thinks he has found something in some previous blood work.  David will have extra blood drawn when we are at Ochsner Monday morning and will probably go  back in the hospital for antibiotics when the doctor gets the new results for the lab work.  Please keep praying.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child Collection Time Today – 4-6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Ezekiel 39-45
  • Psalm 131
  • Proverbs 14
  • Luke 12-13

 

 

This is a good day to give thanks!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 

4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”

 

 

Darryl Bridges had a four wheeler accident.  Despite a number of broken bones, the doctors have decided he will not need surgery.  Pray for Darryl and his caregivers during the time when he will be wearing a brace and a sling.  He is hospitalized in New Orleans.

 

 

 

Jules Tanksley is still in Children’s Hospital of New Orleans.  She is doing well.  Pray for her and her family as the doctors make sure her heart is “good to go” to the Sixth Ward where she will live.  Thank God for her progress and for the medical staff who have given her such good care.

 

 

 

Robert Strickland is doing well following his recent nose surgery.

 

 

 

Pray for Phillip Strickland and his family.  Phillip and his mother have had a number of medical issues.

 

 

 

Linda Callihan will be traveling to MD Anderson every four months for follow-up visits.

 

 

 

Brian Tate is home again from Houston.

 

 

Buddy Morris is getting a break from his treatments.  He’s feeling pretty well.

 

 

Theople Hurst is doing well following her procedure.  She is working to regain her strength now.  Keep praying for her.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Ezekiel 33-35
  • Psalm 130
  • Luke 10

 

 

 

L.E. Toney

October 17, 1926 – November 13, 2018
L. E. TONEY, AGE 92

And a resident of Pine passed away early Tuesday morning November 13, 2018 at his home. He was retired after a career of over 40 years at the bag plant of the Bogalusa Paper Mill. During this time, L.E. also operated a successful dairy farm and later raised beef cattle. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Pine Missionary Baptist Church for 67 years while acting as the music leader for 65 years.

Survived by:

Son and Daughter in law: Tommy and Gail Toney of Lacombe

Daughter in law: Viviana Toney of Pine

2 Grandchildren and Spouses: Jennifer and Mike Beninato of Varnado,
William Scott and April Toney of Pine

6 Great-grandchildren: Anna Beninato,
Will Toney,
Grayson Toney,
Hannah, Haley and Hayden Jacobs

Great-great-grandchild: Evelyn Duvall

Brother: Harlon Toney of Kentwood

4 Sisters and a Brother in law: Louise and L.H. Turnage of McComb, MS,
Elnora Melear of Franklinton,
Agnes Smith,
Genevieve Koch both of Lexie, MS

Sisters in law and a Brother in law: Juanita and Johnny Ramshur,
Nell Crain all of Pine

Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death recently by his wife of 67 years Burnettie Crain Toney and son James Edwin “Jim” Toney, his parents Jessie and Charlotte Toney, brothers John Ellis Toney, Angus Toney and sister Lucille Grace.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Wednesday November 14th from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Visitation will continue Thursday at Pine Missionary Baptist Church from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A funeral service will be held in the church at 11:00 am Thursday with Eld. Adam Luper officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Pine Community Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Will Toney, Bruce Stogner, Terry Toney, Roger Stephens, Jeff Smith, Regan Knight

Honorary Pallbearers: Bennie Crain, Kenneth Gerald, James Slocum

Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com

Glenn Lee Husser

August 04, 1960 – November 14, 2018

A resident of Husser, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2018 at his home. He was born August 4, 1960 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 58 years of age. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by wife of 40 years, Karen Husser; Daughter, Daphne Husser Reid and Husband, Kevin; Son, Shelby Husser and Wife, Shannon; 6 grandchildren; Sister, Beverly Husser; Mother, Parmys Husser Smith. Preceded in death by father, Larry Husser; and Brother, Richard Husser. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Wayne Jenkins  – https://www.hixsonbrothers.com/obituaries/Dr-Kenneth-Wayne-Jenkins?obId=3512349&fbclid=IwAR3hmPJ80owQ3J2hK5gImhjVv7kFthmISYeKFSK-4WkKk2ODb0vBVjcV99o

 

 

Operation Christmas Child Drop-off Kentwood Location – 10-12  this morning

 

 

Our friends have been encouraging during this time.  They have found various ways to help us get through this time.  We are most appreciative.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.

He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.

~ Peter 3:18 (NIV)~

 

 

Josiah Huckaby is home and doing well.  Thank-you for your prayers for Job, K,K., and Josiah.

 

 

 

Sylvester Humphrey Update:

Please continue to keep the Humphrey’s in your prayers. Here is an update on Mr. Sylvester from Mrs Shirley:

“The good news is the suspicious area in the hypo pharynx that was biopsied is negative for cancer cells. Sylvester will need an esophagectomy. The cancerous tumor causing the esophageal stricture is close to the larynx (voice box). Dr Pou said his larynx will probably have to be removed because she probably won’t be able to get enough margin removing all cancer cells. She consulted Dr McWhorter and he said the larynx would probably have to be removed which means a permanent hole in his throat. She is meeting with the Oschner & Mary Byrd Perkins tumor board this Thursday to discuss all options; surgery, radiation, chemo etc. Dr Pou said she would also have his case reviewed with Our Lady of the Lake tumor board as a second opinion if we wanted her to and we agreed. Dr Pou is to call us Thursday with all options. Please pray for discernment for the tumor boards and for Sylvester in making his decision about which option/options to make. We love all of you and need your prayers.”

(Many of you know Sylvester from his many years of working at the Amite Post Office or his retirement dream, The Hope Center.)

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Ezekiel 30-32
  • Proverbs 12
  •  Luke 9

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • FBC, Kentwood collection hours today – 4-6 P.M.
  • Thanks to our church friends who stepped up to work this week for David and me.

 

 

 

As you dress warmly today, think of someone who might need warmer clothing.  Can you meet their need?

Anna Lee