Scott Tolleson is a cousin with Huntington’s Disease.  He falls often.  Sunday’s fall caused internal injuries which led to surgery yesterday.  Please pray for this sweet man who had dealt with an awful disease for a long time.  Thank God for his loving and caring family who take good care of him.

 

 

 

David‘s blood level was 7.5.  We were sent home.  Monday, his blood level will be checked again.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Hebrews 6: 10-12

 

 

 

It’s the Easter season.  Area churches will have special services and activities.  Inspiration park will also have an Easter morning service.  I like the outdoor services on Easter.  Take advantage of your opportunity to attend these services.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brett Frazier is in Lakeview Hospital again.  He has pneumonia.  Please pray for Brett and his family, as well as the medical staff caring for him.

 

 

 

Lorna Nell Addison Thompson

September 27, 1945 – April 09, 2019

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born September 27, 1945 in Albany, LA and was 73 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Paul W. Thompson; 4 children, Vonda Hoover and husband, Kevin, of Amite, Paul Thompson, Jr. and wife, Reesa, of Traphill, NC, Tonia McElveen and husband, Jeff, of Franklinton and John Thompson and wife, Mary Lynn, of Amite; 8 grandchildren, Timothy Hoover, Major McElveen, Sarah Hoover, Crockett McElveen, Samantha Thompson, Maverick McElveen, Addison Thompson and John Todd Thompson; 2 brothers, Leonard Addison and wife, Patsy, and Gerald Addison and wife, Charlene; 2 sisters, Arlene Davis and husband, Ronnie, and Patsy Barton and husband, Howard. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Arnee Addison; in-laws, Hollis and Dossie Thompson; 1 brother in law, Marvin Thompson. Visitation at New Life Ministries, 21526 Highway 16, Amite, from 10:00 a.m. until religious services at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Duke Chance. Interment Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

 

Barbara Jean Gullick

February 29, 1936 – April 10, 2019

Barbara Jean Gullick, a resident of Roseland passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Hammond Nursing Home in Hammond. He was born February 29, 1936 in Liverpool, LA and was 83 years of age. She worked in the daycare at First Baptist Church in Amite. She is survived by daughter, Peggy Fuqua; 2 sons, Jerry Gullick and Mike Gullick; 6 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd Gullick; son, David Gullick; numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Darwin Brecheen. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible Today – Ecclesiastes 3:11-14

 

 

 

Baptist Press – These stories and more….  bpnews.net

VBS: Her starting point in faith & now her calling

Ashley Virto, who came to Christ during Vacation Bible School as a teenager, now has a sense of call to children’s ministry and is using her fluency in Spanish to train VBS workers.

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ERLC, others defend religious liberty at U.N.

The Southern Baptist Convention’s religious freedom entity and other advocacy organizations have expressed concern to the United Nations regarding the Malaysian government’s continued refusal to protect the right of all citizens to practice their faith.

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‘Unplanned’ inspires pro-life candlelight vigils

Thousands of activists will attend pro-life prayer vigils outside Planned Parenthood clinics in 38 states Saturday (April 13), inspired by the movie “Unplanned,” vigil organizers said.

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‘Hungry’ & ‘confused’ migrants aided by N.M. Baptists

At the request of municipal and federal agencies, faith-based organizations in Albuquerque, N.M., including the Baptist Convention of New Mexico, are helping to house and feed more than 400 asylum-seeking migrants from South and Central America.

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TX ban on chaplains in execution chamber debated

After the U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution to a Buddhist prisoner in Texas, the state moved to restrict the religious exercise of all death row inmates. The decision has drawn various opinions and debate.

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Prosperity gospel a problem in Africa, Chitwood says

There’s a deacon in Uganda who will gladly pray for church members who pay a few shillings; another teaches John the Baptist was born of a virgin birth. These are examples of why theological training in sub-Saharan Africa is critical, IMB missionaries say.

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Church fires in La. spur Baptist outreach, care

Bert Langley lives just two miles from Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, the latest building destroyed in a series of fires at black Baptist churches in St. Landry Parish, La. Langley is mobilizing Southern Baptists to help meet the congregations’ needs.

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Pro-life videos ‘saved lives’ despite SCOTUS setback

Despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal this month to dismiss Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit against pro-life activist David Daleiden, other pro-lifers say videos Daleiden released in 2015 have advanced the crusade against abortion.

 

 

 

 

Jules Tarklsey is home from the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans.  KariBeth said they experienced every emotion possible while there.  Thank God for his love and watch care over this family.

 

 

 

Brett Frazier is  back in the emergency room.  Take some time right now, please, and pray for Brett, Susan, and other family members.

 

 

 

Charles H. Spears

May 06, 1931 – April 07, 2019

A resident of Osyka, MS, passed away on Sunday, April 7,2019 at his home. He was born May 6, 1931 in Osyka, MS and was 87 years of age. Charles will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving father, a Master Dairyman, owner of Ole Charley’s Steak House in Summit, a dedicated New Orleans Saints fan, and a U. S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his daughter, Penny Tetrick and husband, Clint; 3 grandchildren, Brooke Tetrick, Landon Lockwood and wife, Kaitlyn, and Ashley Pickens; 5 great-grandchildren, Mason Jones, Jack Lockwood, Garren Baggett, Brylee Pickens, and Brody Pickens; 3 sisters, Ruby Chambers and husband, Tuffy, Helen Smith and husband, Millard, and Margie Daniels and husband, Jim; and a special friend, Virginia Parker. Preceded in death by wife, Frances Spears; parents, Fred and Eunice Spears; 4 brothers, Talmadge, Jimmy, Roderick and Ben Spears; 2 sisters, Addie Lee Feigler and Louise Brown. Visitation at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church from 12 Noon until religious services at 2:00PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Interment Terry’s Creek Cemetery, Magnolia, MS. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

I have an unspoken prayer request today.

Anna Lee

Brett Frazier is now home, but not accepting company.  He will be seeing a doctor and having outpatient therapy.  Pray for Brett and his family.

“I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” 

~Psalm 23:6 NIV~

 

 

James “Jimmy” Russell Alford

Sadly, on March 24, 2019, at the age of 80, James Russell Alford (Hammond, Louisiana) passed away. He was predeceased by : his parents, William C. Alford and Elizabeth R. Alford; his grandparents, James W. Alford, Mamie Bennett, Earl E. Russell and Azlea Vernon.

He is survived by : his spouse Janie Courtney Alford; his children, Leesha Robert (Troy) and Shawn Alford (Catherine); his siblings, Bonnie Alford Newman (Harold), Donald Alford (Angela), David Alford (Anna Lee) and Alton Foster; his grandchildren, Kaleb Gleber, Tanner Gleber, Grace Alford, Caroline Alford and Mary Cate Alford. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 26th 2019 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, March 27th 2019 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, March 27th 2019 at 11:30 AM at the Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home – Hammond.

 

James was born on February 25, 1939 and passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019.

James was a resident of Louisiana at the time of passing.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army, served as 8th Ward Constable for many years, and also as a past president and board member for the Livingston Parish Fire District #10 in Holden.

Jimmy served his community as the District Deputy Grand Master of the 19th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, an active member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, a dedicated member of the Gideons International Organization, and the Knights Templer in Hammond. Honorary Pallbearers are David Alford, Harold Newman, as well as his Masonic Brothers. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until the Masonic service at 11:00 a.m. The Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery.

 

 

 

Marshall Louis Carter

January 03, 1942 – March 23, 2019

Marshall Louis Carter native to Roseland, LA, resident of Marrero, LA passed away, Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 77. Loving husband of 49 years to Jeannette C. Carter and dedicated father of Latrisha (Mark) Norman, Reneé (Mitchell) Guillory, Janeé Brunet (Kim Paul). Blessed Poppy of Jade Brunet and Jesse Norman. He was the son of the late, Leon and Ernestine Carter. Brother of Thomas Carter and of the late John Stewart, David, Jesse Clines, and MacArthur Carter. Also survived by sister in law, Virginia Carter and numerous nieces and nephews. He worked for Asplundh Tree Service for 25 years and retired from the Jefferson Parish School Board in 2005. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Mr. Charles Miller 

Bro. Darryl’s dad’s funeral will be late this morning.  I did not locate his obituary.

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Matthew 25:35-40

 

 

Prayers are needed for many different families.  Pray for the needs, whatever they may be, that you are aware of.

Anna Lee