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Saturday Addition

I forgot to mention that Mrs. Velma Anthony has the flu.  Please add her to you prayer list.

 

 

Patsy Green Field Istre

November 24, 1931 – January 05, 2018

Patsy Green Field Istre peacefully graduated to heaven on January 5, 2018 at her home in Hammond, Louisiana. Her life centered on faith in God through Jesus Christ, and love for her family. Born on November 24, 1931 to Hattie and George Green, she was reared primarily in Wichita Falls, Texas where she was a cheerleader for the Wichita Falls High Coyotes.

Patsy met her first husband, Dick Field, while attending Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. They married on September 15, 1951 and moved to Dick’s home state of Louisiana. Living in Amite, Patsy became involved in activities for their children and sang in the choir at Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church. She also served as secretary for Amite High School and participated in various school related organizations. After the passing of Dick in 1981, Patsy became involved in the lives of her grandchildren as their MeMe and moved to Hammond.

Patsy married Kenneth Istre on November 26, 1991 living in Jennings and Denham Springs before returning to Hammond. Supporting Kenneth’s ministry as a preacher, she also became involved in the lives of his children and grandchildren. Members of congregations across Louisiana appreciated her gift of hospitality and faithful service including Shiloh Church of Christ and Hayden Grove Church.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents Hattie and George Green and her brothers and sisters Mozelle Gilbert, David Green, Betty Redwine and Don Green.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Dick Field, Patsy is survived by their children Ricky Field and his wife Alison, SuEllan Moore and her husband Carmon and Tanya Mearse and her husband Bill; her grandchildren Chris Bordelon, April Field Kemp, Richie Field, Brad Moore, Mandy Moore, Amy Moore Weiss, Todd Moore and Matt Moore; and her great grandchildren Grace Kemp and Gretchen Field.

Patsy is also survived by her second husband, Kenneth Istre and his children Kenny Istre and his wife Natalie, Kathy Alonso and her husband Roland and Kristy Yeldell and her husband Layne; his grandchildren Justin Istre, Rick Istre, Cole Bridges, Curt Bridges, Amy Yeldell Stone and Clay Yeldell; and his great grandchildren.

Visitation with family is Monday, January 8, from 6 pm to 9 pm in McKneely Funeral Home at 110 E. Factory St in Amite. The memorial service is Tuesday, January 9, at 11 am with family visitation at 9 am at McKneely Funeral Home immediately followed by a brief graveside service at Amite Memorial Gardens. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Friday – Snow Day!

I’ve been trying to write this since 11:30 last night, but the weather didn’t cooperate.

 

I think this is a good verse to practice more and more each year:

“The King will reply,

‘Truly I tell you,

whatever you did for one of the least

of these brothers and sisters of mine,

you did for me.’

~Matthew 25:40~

 

Last night, I was going to tell you we were not going to have Bible study this morning.  I think when you took one look of the white environment we all live in today, you were able to make that decision for yourself.

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Week of Prayer – https://www.imb.org/day-6/

 

 

Read the Bible – I Peter 1-2, Psalm 33, and video on I Peter

 

 

Be extra careful on this snow day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday Second Addition

Bettye Fussell

 

I also learned that Mrs. Evelyn Bridges passed away this morning.  She has been at the Greensburg Nursing Home for a few months.

 

 

 

Two deaths in one church family in one morning.  Two more sweet Kentwood ladies now in heaven and healed of their health issues.  What a sweet thought!

 

Ora Lee Wilson will be in charge of food for the services for both families.  Please call her and volunteer to prepare something for each family.

Thursday Addition

As hard as it is to post this, I can rejoice knowing Bettye is healed in heaven where there is no sickness or death.  Her friends and family can see her again one day if they choose to follow her to heaven.
Bettye Wicker Schilling Fussell

June 01, 1944 – December 07, 2017

 

On Thursday, December 7, 2017, our beautiful Bettye was called to meet our glorious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She gave her all during this devastating journey but God knew it was time. Bettye was born on June 1, 1944 and has always been a resident of Kentwood but for 6 years, when her husband, Harold, was in college in Monroe, LA. She is survived by her husband, Harold L. Fussell; son, Ken Fussell  and wife, Cyndie; daughter, Jill Fussell Smith and husband, Chris; five grandchildren, Ryan and Megan Fussell and Colby, Jacey, and Kyler Smith; sister, Fran Schilling Walker and nieces, Ashley and Amber Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents, H. Leonard and Natalie Schilling; granddaughter, Christy Smith and her brother in law, James (Jimbo) Walker. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 PM until 9 PM, Friday, and from 8 AM until religious services at 10 AM Saturday, December 9, 2017. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a non profit organization called Becki and Bettye’s Victory Bags c/o Misty Welch, 9731 Ravenwood Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70818. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Monday

Let us acknowledge the LORD;

let us press on to acknowledge him.

As surely as the sun rises, he will appear;

he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.”

~Hosea 6:3~

 

Thank you, Lord, for giving us a great opportunity yesterday to share our love for You, missions, and each other!  May seeds have been planted in hearts that will impact the world for Jesus!

 

Ora Lee Wilson was thrilled yesterday to share that her son-in-law, Rob Anderson, is finally getting better.  Thank God for the good report and future prospect of Rob living a healthy life again.

 

Read the Bible Today – Hebrews 9-10, Psalm  29, and the video on Atonement found at http://bibleproject.com

 

Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Day 2 – https://www.imb.org/day-2/

I hope you will have a desire to learn about the need for people around the world to be introduced to Jesus.  May our gifts to this offering be used worldwide to share the most precious message in the world, Jesus!

 

May we be diligent in our efforts to do our part!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

~Colossians 3:17~

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is already a little better,  Thank God for medical personnel  and for modern medicines.

The Cutrer family seem to be experiencing several health issues at the same time.  Pray for Mr. Gaylon and for his grandchildren.

 

 

William Alec Leon Simmons

May 31, 1985 – November 26, 2017

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born May 31, 1985 in Hammond and was 32 years of age. He is survived by his parents, William Brent Simmons and Beth Simmons; brother, William Steven Scott Simmons and wife, Kaylee; sister, Laken Simmons Carlin and husband, Kynan; nieces and nephews, Nicholas Scott Simmons, Logan Eddie Carlin, and Raylee Elizabeth Simmons; and his grandparents, Sam and Kay Alford and Gaylor Wilson. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Benny Simmons and Harold Wilson. Visitation at Line Creek Baptist Church from 1 PM until Memorial Services at 3 PM on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Interment Line Creek Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Wanda Dykes McDaniel

October 05, 1939 – November 26, 2017

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Leesburg, VA. She was born October 5, 1939 in Magnolia, MS and was 78 years of age. She is survived by her son, Samuel Eugene Broyles, Kentwood; daughter, Melanie McDaniel Cummings, Leesville, VA; and her grandchildren, Samantha Broyles Miller, Robert Broyles, and Mici Cummings. Preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Lexie Dykes. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Services conducted by Dr. Ernest M. Graham. Interment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
  • There’s excitement in the air.  The Lottie Moon Christmas Tea is only a few days away.  I hope to see many of you Sunday afternoon at 2 P.M.  We’ll have Lottie Moon Tea Cakes, finger foods, various teas, a missionary speaker, local children singing, etc.  All this while sitting at a beautifully decorated table!  Come join us as we pray for international missionaries and for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering which will be collected in our churches beginning next Sunday.
  • Next week, the children studying missions will set up a nativity scene at the church.  Be sure your children and grandchildren are there to participate as they learn about the reason we celebrate the Christmas season.
  • Read the Bible – Hebrews 1-2, Psalm 25, and the video on Hebrews which can be found at http://bibleproject.com.
As we close out the month of November for 2017, I hope you have taken note of the many things you have to be thankful for.
Anna Lee

 

Wednesday Update

I have two updates to share:

  • Rob Anderson is having some problems and additional testing is being done.  His parents are flying to be with Rob and the family.  Ora Lee asks you to please pray.
  • Jimmy Alford‘s doctor called him to say a team of doctors from Ochsner in New Orleans reviewed his case yesterday and decided he will have either radiation or chemo & radiation before Christmas.  We covet your prayers too.