Monday

“Look out for one another’s interests,

not just for your own”

~Philippians 2:4 GNT~

Please continue to pray for safety for everyone in our continuing weather storms. Be thankful and appreciative to those who help keep us stay safe and comfortable and to those who come help clean up, Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief and others.

Sue Mason Hawkins

April 24, 1937 – May 18, 2019

A resident of Amite passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 24, 1937 in Carthage, TX and was 82 years of age. She is survived by 6 children, Mark Hawkins and wife, Sandra, Susan Miller, Davey Hawkins and wife, Rashael, Elizabeth Hawkins, Stacey Slay and husband, Shane, and Tracey McKenna and husband, Duane; 12 grandchildren, Anthony Hawkins and wife, Katelynn, Jordan Hawkins, Sarah and Hannah Miller, Brittany Foley and husband, Michael, Nicholas and Lea Ann Hawkins, Dale and Vivian Slay, Mason, Mitchell, and Mattie McKenna; great-granddaughter, Ava Lynn Hawkins; brother, Robert Earl Mason. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Billy Frank Hawkins; grandson, Matthew Blake Hawkins; parents, James Robert Mason and Cecil Arnold Mason; brothers and sisters, Ouida Faye Morris, Ovie Nell O’Dell, and Bela Ray “Bud” Mason; infants sisters, Maxine Mason and Carlyn Ann Mason. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Monday, May 20, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Byron Humphrey. Interment Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Reading and Write the Bible today – “Abiding in Christ” – James 4: 7-8

My personal request today is that David be able to sleep at night, not just during the day. Medication doesn’t seem to help. Please pray with me, Thanks!

Anna Lee

Saturday

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

This tells us to share our faith with others around the world, not just our friends and neighbors. That is our “mission”.

Mr. “Cete” did not get additional blood yesterday, but will get it Monday if the plans don’t change. Please keep Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby in your prayers.

Read and Write the Bible Today – “Abiding in Christ” – Ephesians 3:20

VBS, Vacation Bible School, signs are popping up all around. Please take note of the dates and locations so the little ones in your world don’t miss out. The children can’t make it to VBS if you don’t go out of your way to get them there!

Schools are ending for 2018-2019. That means lots of energetic and fast moving boys and girls are riding bikes and playing ball each day. Pay special attention when you drive!

Have a great Saturday. Don’t get too hot!

Anna Lee

Friday

“God is love.”

~1 John 4:8~

Adrian Phillips

Adrian would like to Thank everyone for all the Prayers I know they are working , still needs more ! He was sent home last night with these 4 To deal with|| EndStage Kidney Disease / Heart Failure /. Aortic Stenosis /Coronary Artery Disease. Going back Tuesday to do Stents No open Heart at this time Will know more later Hoping the Stents will help him until the Heart Valve can be done Thanks for Prayers 🙏🙏 . (Written by Lauree)

Carol Bennett Sealey grew up in Roseland where she still has many friends and relatives. Her sister, Barbara Bennett Gaines, shared this yesterday.

Asking everyone to please put my sister Carol Bennett Sealey on their prayer list. She found out almost a month ago, after a colonoscopy that she has colon cancer. After lots of doctor’s appts., blood work, and scans, they believe it is contained to that one polyp. She will be having surgery Tuesday morning. Please remember to lift her up that all will go well with good results. She is a trooper for sure, she has had more than her share of surgeries and keeps right on going. You can never have too many prayers. Thanking you in advance!! Love my sister, I mean my older sister!!! LOL Carol still Love you!!!

Dolly Frazier had her second successful cataract surgery this week. Thank God for Dolly’s successful surgeries and improved vision.

Mr. “Cete” Dillon will be going to Hammond today to receive additional blood. Please keep him in your prayers.

George Eddie Lee came to visit David yesterday. We immediately noticed his left knee was bandaged. He burned his knee in a tractor mishap. Pray for complete healing of the knee with no complications.

Rev. John Fulda has had some heart issues that now seem to be correctable due to a new procedure that is available. He is well known and loved because of his many years of teaching chorus in Amite and of preaching in the Church of Christ in the Amite area. Pray the new procedure will be available and successful.

Joseph “Joe” Hugh DeBlanc

June 20, 1946 – May 15, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Hugh DeBlanc, 72, a resident of Osyka, MS, passed away May 15, 2019 at his residence. Visitation will be Friday, May 17, 2019 from 9AM until services at 11AM at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Laverne Summerlin, Rev. James Sanders, and Rev. Wade Burgess will officiate.

Mr. DeBlanc was born June 20, 1946 to the late Elliott R. and Geneva McElveen DeBlanc. He was a retired dairy farmer along with being a member and deacon of Terry’s Creek Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George DeBlanc and David DeBlanc; and two sisters, Deloris Bethel and Annette DeBlanc.

He is survived by his wife; Patricia DeBlanc of Osyka, MS; one son, Jody DeBlanc (Laura) of Osyka, MS; one daughter, Amy DeBlanc Burgess (Wade) of Sugar Land, TX; two brothers, Robert DeBlanc (Susie) and Roy DeBlanc; one sister, Genevieve Johnson (Billy); four grandchildren, Alex Burgess, Ashlyn, Aaron, and Allye DeBlanc; a mother-in-law, Lois G. Bridges; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be: Danny Spencer, Bud Spencer, Doug Easley, Steve Travis, Billy Lee, Travis Easley and Glenn Sanders.

Honorary Pallbearers will be John M. Bond, Allen McDaniel, Dennis Lea, and Christopher Myers.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Terry’s Creek Baptist Church.

Read and Write the Bible Today – “Abiding in Christ” – Revelations 3:20

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These are some of the many people you can pray for today. Add names of others you aware of who have needs and pray.

Anna Lee

Thursday

The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.

He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.

~ Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV) ~

Please continue to pray for Adrian Phillips and his family.

Pray for

Grieving families
Families with loved ones in drug rehabilitation
Those incarcerated
Students getting our of school for the summer
Students looking for summer jobs
Graduates looking for career jobs
Families with illnesses
Those who need to choose Jesus
Lonely people
Families/individuals seeking a church
Families new to our area
Pastors and other church staff
Etc.

Read and Write the Bible Today – “Abiding in Christ” – I John 2:24-25

Enjoy the beauty of the flowers this year.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Yesterday, I expressed my uncertainty about some things in the future. I understand prayer and how God answers our prayers, but my question seemed to take God out of the plan. Someone who was here said I should pray about it. This seemed like an easy and obvious answer. This is the verse that showed up today. She surely was right!

“If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask him, and he will gladly tell you . . .

But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to tell you.”

~James 1:5-6 TLB~

Adrian Phillips‘ angiogram left some unanswered questions so more testing was scheduled for last night. This afternoon, the doctor will tell the results and his decision. Surgery may even happen. Pray for answers for the doctor so he will make the best decision. Pray for Adrian and his family as they face a day of medical uncertainty.

I learned yesterday that Mr. Ed and “Miss” Jeanette Maghee‘s house burned and they are building a smaller home in the back. Pray for this couple and their family as they make big decisions and changes to their “normal” life.

Eric Colton Soileau

May 22, 1995 – May 12, 2019

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Kentwood, LA. He was born May 22, 1995 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 23 years of age. He was a 2013 Graduate of Sumner High School. He is survived by father, John Carl Soileau; mother, Abbigail Hendrickson Soileau; sister, Allison R. Soileau; grandmother, Elsie Mae Soileau. Preceded in death by grandparents, John Maynard Soileau, Nelwyn Mae Hendrickson and George Cecil Hendrickson, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 16, 2019. Interment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers send donations to Suicide Prevention Hotline. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read and Write the Bible – “Abiding in Christ” – Colossians 3:17

The Prayer Link teaches me lessons all the time. I’m thankful that it does.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Trust God all the time.

Tell him all your problems, because God is our protection.”

~Psalm 62:8 NCV~

Susie Sharkey’s knee surgery went well yesterday. Now, on to rehab. Additional prayers will be appreciated.

Adrian Phillips‘ angiogram is this morning at Baton Rouge General. He is ready to do whatever it takes to feel better. Please pray for him.

I injured both of my knees yesterday. Previously, I injured both thumbs that are still bothering me. Pray they get better soon. I need to be healthy!

Read and Write the Bible – “Abiding in Love” – Galatians 2:15

Baptist Press – www.bpnews.com

Enjoy a beautiful day from the Lord today.

Anna Lee

Monday

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;

may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

~Psalm 143:10~

Read and Write the Bible – Abiding in Christ – Colossians 2: 6-7

Please continue to pray for Susie Sharkey as she has knee replacement surgery today. It may seem like a routine surgery until it happens to you. Then, you will really appreciate the prayers of others.

Enjoy a Monday without rain, but stay alert to flooding from all the recent rains.

M is for Monday Missions! – Choose your own mission activity to do today.

I’ll post again this afternoon.

Anna Lee

Mother’s Day

A wife of noble character who can find?

She is worth far more than rubies.

She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.

~Proverbs 31:10, 27-28 (NIV)~

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers!

Please pray about how the weather is changing so many lives. Many have had storm damage. Others are facing of will face flooding. Many jobs are put on hold until better weather returns. I know God has all this under control. We need to pray for people to make wise decisions concerning the weather.

Read and Write the Bible Today – “Abiding in Christ” – 2 John 1: 5-6

Be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

Friday

Thinking ahead to Mother’s Day!

“Her children rise up and call her blessed….”

~Proverbs 31:28~

Adrian Phillips visited a cardiologist yesterday and has set up an appointment for an angiogram next Tuesday at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Lauree described their recent life as a “roller coaster”. Many of you can relate. Please pray for Adrian, Lauree, and their family.

Mr. “Cete” Dillon is home again. Pray he continues to improve.

Susie Sharkey will be going to Our Lady of the Lake Monday for a left knee replacement and later rehab in Hammond. Pray for her as she faces this needed surgery.

Lynne Blades Vidrine

June 09, 1944 – May 07, 2019

Vada Lynne Vidrine nee’ Blades died on May 7, 2019 in Covington, Louisiana. Born June 9, 1944, in Clinton, Louisiana, to the late Joe and Vada Pearl Allen Blades. A graduate of Kentwood High School, Lynne attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is survived by her husband, Paul Norris Vidrine; daughters, Karma Crawford of Portland, Maine and Kelly Crawford Chauvin (Paul) of Maggie Valley, North Carolina; a brother, Warren Allen Blades (Connie) of Covington; grandsons, Justin Crawford (Candice) and Taylor Sharkey of Baton Rouge, and Simon O’Connor of Portland, Maine; great grandchildren, Parker and Ella Crawford. She is also survived by her former husband Bill Crawford of Baton Rouge. In addition to her parents, Lynne was preceded in death by her paternal grand parents, Joe and Viola Blades, Sr. and her beloved maternal grandparents, Elmus and Ruby Newsom Allen with whom she lived until she was six. Relatives and friends are invited to services at Day’s United Methodist Church, 23689 Hwy 43, Liverpool Saturday morning. Visitation will be from 10:00am until funeral services at noon. Interment will follow at Day’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Day’s Cemetery, c/o Mina C. Travis, 21345 Highway 441, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Yesterday’s weather was a “humdinger”! Pray for McComb residents and others who sustained damage. Thank God for keeping people safe despite all the downed trees, electrical lines, damaged homes, businesses, etc. Thank God for the safety he provided despite the physical damage. Our God is mighty!

Read and Write the Bible Today – Matthew 6:6

Our weather pattern seems to include more wet days. I pray for safety for those at home and those who have to leave their homes for jobs. education, appointments, etc. I also pray for adults to be able to handle the weather in a way that teaches children how to safely respond to such situation.

Anna Lee

Thursday

LORD, you establish peace for us;

all that we have accomplished you have done for us.

~Isaiah 26:12~

I’m thankful for God who loves us and helps you find peace on the difficult days we all have.

I’m going to be brief this morning because I have a long list of things to accomplish today.

I am thankful for a better rest last night. I am thankful to wake up in my own house. I am thankful to open the refrigerator at my own home. I’m even thankful for the sound of my washing machine this morning. Being in the hospital for a few days certainly makes you appreciate being back at home. I’m thankful that David and I are back at home. He lost fifteen pounds of fluid in less than a week. I know he will feel better today. Please continue to remember David in your prayers.

Read and Write the Bible Today – “Abiding in Christ” – Psalm 25:21

Baptist Press – www.bpnews.net

Stay safe and dry today. I’m thankful we only had light rain on our drive home from Baton Rouge yesterday. What is on your thankfulness list today?

Anna Lee