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Tuesday – 2nd day of VBS!

“They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship,
in the breaking of bread,
and in prayers.
And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”
~Acts 2:42, 47b, NKJV~

 

Mrs. Tullie Dean

“Miss” Tullie had heart surgery yesterday at Lacombe.  Pray for her as she works through the recovery period.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/538d1cd6ca16b4fd1f60d5da

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2014/06/its-summertime.html

Connor Corkern

Connor has been admitted to Children’s Hospital to receive help with his seizures.  Pray all goes well there so he can be back at home soon.

VBS at Line Creek

  • Kickoff Saturday 10:00-2:00
  • June 8th-12th – 5:30-8:30 P.M.
  • Final Program – June 13th

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The View from the End” – http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “All things work together for good to those who love God.”   ~Romans 8:28

Monday

“But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit has come on you;

and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem,

in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8, HCSB~

 

What a perfect verse for the first day of Vacation Bible School!

Vacation Bible School

FBC,Kentwood will begin VBS at 8:15 this morning.  If your children, grandchildren, are not registered, bring them this morning.  It’s not too late.

Mission Trip 

The youth of FBC, Amite safely returned from their mission trip to Spain.  What an experience they will have to share in the coming days.

Sherman Cutrer

Sherman will require an additional procedure.  Keep praying for him.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“The Careful Walk”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

See then that you walk circumspectly,
not as fools but as wise.
~ Ephesians 5:15~

 

 

Thursday

“A new commandment I give to you,

that you love one another . . .

By this all people will know that you are my disciples,

if you have love for one another.”

~John 13:34-35, NKJV~

 

Mrs. Anne Hurst

“Miss” Anne had a wonderful sunrise service Sunday, but is hospitalized in Greensburg now.  Please add her to your prayer list.

Mrs. Alfred (Eva) Smith

Eva is my sister’s aunt and mother-in-law.  She lives in northwestern Alabama and is not doing well.  Please pray for peace and comfort for her and for her family.

Steve Hatchel

Our son-in-law’s father has a brain tumor and will have surgery next week.  Please be in prayer for Mr. Steve, the family, the medical staff, and especially for Boyd.  I doubt he will come stateside for the surgery.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, & a Song

“Never Let Down” – http://odb.org/

“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning.”      
~Lamentations 3: 22-23~
“Great is Thy Faithfulness” –  http://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/19

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate & Friends

  • Begins with chocolate at 6:15 and the program at 6:30 tonight
  • Looking forward to how God is going to bless each one in attendance

 

Sunday

“First of all, then,

I urge that petitions,

prayers,

intercessions,

and thanksgivings

be made for everyone.”

~1 Timothy 2:1~

 

Today, we begin the Week of Prayer for North American Missions, commonly called the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.  Funds given to this cause will help to spread the Good News of Jesus in the United States and Canada.

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/weekofprayer/

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Jesus’ Love for Us All”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/e/beautgar.htm

Thanking God for this day and the opportunities I will have to share His great message of salvation and hope for a heavenly home for eternity.

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Mrs. BurnelleLee (93)

“Miss” Bernell is at the Greensburg Nursing Home.  She now has dementia.  Please add her to your prayer list.

Debbie Luce Clark

Debbie is another of my former students.  She lives in SW MS.  Her latest procedure was to have a defibrillator implanted.  She is now home and looking forward to some rest.  Pray she does well now.

Andy Taylor

Andy is better (after taking five different medications) and finally feels like he has “turned a corner”.  I’ll be glad to see him back at church in a week or two.  Continue to pray for him.

My confusion!

I went to church with Gayle Owens in Roseland for many years.  She has two sisters that I have not known as well as Gayle, thus getting them confused.  Both are having health issues so you can say prayers for the whole family.

Sylvia Jackson is in North Oaks ICU with pneumonia.  Her son is Dennis.

Susie St. Alexander has had tests done at the heart hospital in Lacombe.  She will be having open heart surgery on February 25th.  Her son is Chris.

Carlton “Skeeter” Wall 

(June 16, 1968 – February 14, 2014)

A resident of Kentwood, he died on Friday, February 14, 2014 at University Medical Center in New Orleans. He was born June 16, 1968 in Kentwood and was 45 years of age. He is survived by his son, Michael Benton Wall, Gillsburg, MS; 2 sisters, Joyce Ann Wall and Mary Ann Wall; brother, Johnny H. Wall, Sr.; granddaughter, Kamryn Brooklyn Wall; God Parents, Edward Garner and Jeanette Fairburn; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Hamp Wall; mother, Doris Brown; sister, Louise Carr; brother, Wayland “Pete” Wall. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Wednesday – Saturday

“LORD, I have called daily upon You;

I have stretched out my hands to You.”

~Psalm 88:9b~

 

From Debbie Crawford

Please add Pauline Lea of Osyka to your prayer request. She will be
going to Jackson Wednesday for tests.

Brenda Dunnington Casanova
(April 28, 1944 – February 3, 2014)

A resident of Amite, died at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born April 28, 1944 in and was 69 years of age. Survived by 2 sons, Daniel Casanova and wife, Robin, Amite and David Casanova and wife, Marsha, Amite; 5 grandchildren, Hallie and Ethan Casanova and Emilee, Ellee and Enslee Casanova; 2 nieces, Susan Holden and Terri McIlvoy and 1 nephew, Keith Bankston. Preceded in death by husband of 42 years, Herbert Martin Casanova; infant daughter, Jeanette Marie Casanova; sister, Doris Thompson and parents, Ira and Yvonne Dunnington. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. Religious Services at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 12 Noon on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery, Husser. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jacquelyn C. Buffinet
(July 5, 1963 – February 3, 2014)

A resident of Osyka, MS, died at 7:40 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb. She was born July 5, 1963 in Panama, FL and was 50 years of age. Survived by husband, Kent Buffinet, Sr., Osyka, MS; 1 daughter, Faith Buffinet; 3 sons, Fred Cecil Dean, Abbiville, GA, Jessie Buffinet, Columbia, MS and Kent Buffinet, Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Jennie Solsa, Rockport, TX, Cynthis Ann Creamer, Osyka, MS Maggie Creamer, Apalachicola, FL; 2 brothers, Charles E. Creamer, Houma, LA, Arthur C. Creamer, Jr., Florida. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Kathleen Creamer, Sr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Ruby Katheryn Frey Carley Thompson
(January 21, 1922 – February 6, 2014)

 

“Miss Ruby”, Ruby Frey (Carley) Thompson, a lifelong resident of Amite, died at 1:15 a.m. on Thursday morning at North Oaks Medical Center after suffering a stroke at her home on Duncan Avenue. She was 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eva Doughty Frey and Samuel Douglas Frey, her husband, Robert Y. (Bobby) Thompson, Jr., and two brothers, Robert Lee Frey and Samuel Douglas Frey, Jr. She is survived by a sister, Eva Mae Frey Morris of Hillsdale; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald G. and Brenda Carley of Fairhope, AL, John Robert and Karen Thompson of Ponchatoula, Samuel James and Nancy Thompson of Tickfaw, and Robert Young Thompson III of Amite; eight grandchildren, David W. Carley of Baton Rouge, Kevin W. Carley of Mobile, AL, Kristen Elizabeth Taylor Murray of Ponchatoula, James Michael Thompson of Golden Valley, AZ, Robert Brandon Thompson of Sanford, NC, John Carl Thompson of Amite, Bradley Young Thompson of Amite, and Kevin Paul Thompson of Amite; eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, and hundreds of former students and piano students she has taught over the past 70 years. Miss Ruby was a graduate of Amite High School, Southeastern Louisiana University, and Louisiana State University. She taught school in Kentwood, Spring Creek, Chesbrough, Amite and at Oak Forest Academy, where she also served as principal. She served as Choir Director or Organist first at the Amite Methodist Church and later at the Amite Southern Methodist Church for over 60 years, continuing into her 90’s, including last Sunday. She was a longtime member of the UDC, and the DAR (over 50 years), and a member of the Southern Methodist Church of Amite. An accomplished pianist, “Miss Ruby” has performed in many local events, accompanying local talent in a wide variety of events for years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and continuing at First Southern Methodist Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Darwin Brecheen. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Jerry Lynn “Buzz” Worley, Sr.
(January 13, 1948 – February 6, 2014)

 A resident of Wilmer, lost his battle with Lung Cancer at 8 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014 in Ponchatoula. He was born January 13, 1948 in Clinton and was 66 years of age. Survived by wife of 30 years, Jackie Worley, Wilmer; 6 children, Connie Manuel and husband, John, Jackson, LA, Jerry Worley and wife, Dianne, Yazoo, MS, Elsie Worley, Mantachie, MS, Ruby Newcomb and husband, Alan, Mantachie, MS, Charley Worley and wife, Ashley, Hammond, Jessica Poole and husband, Nick, Ponchatoula; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ellis Worley. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sadie Worley and a brother, Duke Worley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Day and Rev. Sidney Johnson. Pallbearers will be John Manuel, Charles Worley, Nick Poole, Alan Newcomb, Ellis Worley and Teddy Schiro. Interment Center Cemetery, Greensburg. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Elsie Harrington Wren
(June 2, 1934 – February 6, 2014) 

 

A resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away peacefully at 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at her home. She was born June 2, 1934 in Greensburg and was 79 years of age. She loved the Lord and was a member of Magnolia Christian Assembly and Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a retired LPN from the State of Louisiana. She loved to sing, cook and bring meals to family and friends. Family and friends were very special to her. Survived by 1 son, Tommy Wren and wife, Shivonne, Baton Rouge; 3 grandchildren, Anna Wren Allen and husband, Del, Mallory Wren Morgan and husband, Lyle David and John Paul Wren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Marie Foster, Greensburg. Preceded in death by husbands, Percy Graves and Johnny Paul Wren and parents, Tommy and Julia Harrington. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 Hwy 440, Kentwood, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Keith Bernard. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Ricky Foster, David Brabham, Wesley Blades, John Wren, Donald Simoneaux, Jr. and Lyle David Morgan. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Sherman Elwood Davis
(January 9, 1938 – February 5, 2014)

 He went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 8:15 p.m. He was a native of Mars Hills, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife, Chequita Davis; mother, Ruby Mote; father, Morris Davis and grandchild, Sabryn Colona. Mr. Davis is survived by four children, Tammy Davis Hanks, Mark Davis, Shawn and husband, Steve Bennett, Latru Davis and fiancé, Guy Colona; seven grandchildren, Ken Davis and fiancé, Natalie Nolan, Hanna Hanks and fiancé, Michael Varnado, Zac and wife Camy Hanks, Steven Bennett and fiancé, Kayla Burnette, Seante Bennett and fiancé, Alex Miller, Kaley Davis and Dreagan Colona; five great grandchildren, Brooklyn Davis, Kenlie Davis, Bronson Bennett, Taeton Bennett and Layton Varnado. Mr. Davis was a long time resident of Greensburg where he raised his children for a period of 45 years. Services will be at McKneely Funeral home, Amite, on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 2 p.m. until Memorial Services at 4 p.m. Services will be conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Billie Jean Evans
(October 27, 1943 – February 5, 2014) 

 A resident of Greensburg, died at 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. She was born October 27, 1943 in New Roads and was 71 years of age. Survived by 2 sisters, Paula Evans Strahan and Sue Hildebrand; 2 nieces, Jodi Brodkins and Jana Pindell; 3 nephews, John Albin, Kyle Taylor and Eric Taylor and numerous great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Dolores Evans and a sister, Carolyn Albin. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. 

I’m posting this much now and will begin work on another post immediately.

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

From Wendy A. Fowler

Dad’s oldest brother, Gaylon Alford, passed away Saturday night.
Please remember the family in the following week as they arrange a
memorial service to celebrate his life. Thank you for all your
prayers.

Peggy Jean Stinson
(May 5, 1954 – February 2, 2014)

A resident of Kentwood, left to meet her mom and dad at 2:34 PM on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at her home. She was born May 5, 1954 in Kentwood and was 59 years of age. Survived by 2 sisters, Linda Burt and Lois Pittman and husband, Roger; 2 brothers, Paul and Earl Stinson and a very special friend and caretaker, Ann LaRocca. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Adelaide Stinson and nephew, Raymond Burt. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com

Two More Obituaries

David and I had lots of connections to both of these people and their families.

 

Penny Jane Dees McDowell
(Died January 28, 2014)

A resident of Fluker, LA, lost her battle with Crohn’s Disease on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was 59 years old. “Aunt Penny” graduated from Oak Forest Academy and attended Southeastern Louisiana University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. She worked in Tangipahoa Parish and Livingston Parish and retired only to continue her love of teaching at Oak Forest Academy in Amite, LA. She touched so many lives throughout her teaching career and will be sadly missed. Penny was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Greensburg where she was a lector and Vacation Bible School teacher. She absolutely loved teaching school, watching sports with her Dad, and spending time with her family. But most of all she loved spending time with her nieces, nephews, cousins and her students as if they were her own. Penny is survived by her parents, Earl and Marilyn Dees. One brother, Kevin Dees, two sisters: Trudy Dees Durnin and husband, Steve, and Heidi Dees Carter and husband, Ken,. Her three nieces, Kayla and Karly Durnin and Kennidi Carter and three nephews, Kent Dees, Keaton & Kamen Carter. Penny is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Warren Douglas Kent, Sr. and Ione M. Kent and her paternal grandparents, Lloyd Dees and Thelma Dees. Pallbearers will be Kent Dees, Keaton Carter, Kamen Carter, Steve Durnin, Ken Carter, and Mark Roth. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the OFA Patrons Club Memorial Fund at Oak Forest Academy. Services will be conducted by Fr. Mark Beard and Deacon Roger Navarra. Services are incomplete at this time with McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. Service details will be posted at http://www.mckneelys.com when they become available.

Penny’s dad taught me at Amite High.  Her mother taught with me and taught Jason.  Penny taught at Loranger, Livingston Parish, and later at Oak Forest.  I taught the other three Dees’ children, but not Penny.

Harry C. Goynes
(February 11, 1944 – January 28, 2014)

A resident of Arcola, LA, died at 11:03 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. He was born February 11, 1944 and was 69 years of age. He is survived by daughter, Mary Goynes Bel, Roseland; 2 grandchildren, Bailey Bel Onellion and her husband, Jeremy, Holden and John Caleb Bel, Arcola. Preceded in death by his wife, JoAnna Catalanotto Goynes; his father, Alton A. Goynes; mother, Eleanor Cier Goynes; sister, Waltrine Miller; brother, Alton Allen Goynes.

Arrangements are incomplete with McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Harry was a classmate of David (AHS Class of ’62).  His mother taught both David and me in Roseland, as well as every other child who attended school there.  His daddy was the barber in Roseland.

As always, please pray for the family members who are left behind.  Pray for Harry’s church members and Penny’s former students.

 

 

Tuesday – Thursday

“’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,

and with all your soul,

and with all your mind.’

This is the great and foremost commandment.

The second is like it, ‘

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”

~Matthew 6:37b-39, NASB~

 

I’ve got some big news to share today!

Ray Blackwell

Ray Blackwell will be having major surgery because of his cancer today, Tuesday.  Please be in prayer for him, his surgeon, and his family as they wait.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Update – The surgery went well.  He is progressing as expected.  Thank-you for your continued prayers.

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Linda B. Williams

Linda has had bronchitis for about a month.  She’s been in the ER for hours because there is no room available now.  Please pray she can get the needed help while there.

Update: She is home with her bronchitis almost gone.  She now has oxygen to use at night to help her when she seems to have the most problems.

Naomi Draughon Tolleson Orr

My aunt passed away Tuesday night in Sulphur Springs, TX.  She was here five months ago when we had services for Daddy.  Her obituary is not available yet, but I will post it when it becomes available.

Lela Fay Newman-Toler
(September 7, 1932 – January 1, 2014) 

A resident of Gloster, MS, left this world to join her heavenly father at 6:15AM on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Field Memorial Hospital in Centreville, MS. She was born September 7, 1932 in Tylertown, MS and was 81 years of age. She was a devoted and dutiful member of Galilee Baptist Church, she loved to sing duets with her husband, was an avid gardener, a devoted wife and mother, and adored her grandchildren as they were the light of her life. Survived by her husband, Rupert Toler; 3 daughters, Janie Robertson and husband, Bill, Baton Rouge; Ruby Smith and husband, Larry, Livingston; Jan Fitzpatrick and husband, Michael, Pennsylvania; son, Rodney Toler, Gloster, MS; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, 1st husband, Enos James Newman; son, Richard “Dickie” Oliver Newman; parents, Burl and Osea Fortenberry; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Thursday and at New Zion Baptist Church from 11:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 3, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Brian Malone and Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Galilee Baptist Church or The American Cancer Society. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

Yes, today is considered a holiday by many, but Nyla will be open for business.  Our “young” ladies with December birthdays will be honored.  Come out and join us at 11:00 this morning.

Update: We had a great meeting.  Our next birthday party, for the January birthday ladies, will be the last Tuesday of January.

Dick Van Dyke Bible Study

The year 2014 brings a new Bible study and a new opportunity to join the group.  Friday morning at 10:00 A.M., a new study will begin.  It begins with a segment of the television show, but moves into application to our lives with many Scriptures to point us in the right direction.  The first study will be about family.

Keep reading for the BIG news.

Baptist Press 

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “No Appetite”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Appreciate Life’s Little Annoying Things”

http://academictips.org/blogs/appreciate-lifes-annoying-little-things/

Hymn of the Day – “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

http://academictips.org/blogs/appreciate-lifes-annoying-little-things/

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Tents and Bibles”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12196&LanguageID=1709

This leads me to the big news!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at FBC, Kentwood

Our Lottie Moon goal was $20,000.00, with an hallelujah goal of $21,000.00.  Laurie sent me an email saying we have received $23, 336.35!  I thought you might be as excited as I am.  Usually it takes us into January to meet our goal.  As far as I know, we have never reached $23,000.00.

I want to reflect back on 2013!  It was a good year in many ways.

    • I was with Jason’s family for Christmas for the first time!
    • We learned Jennie’s family has been selected to work in Richmond next year!  (It doesn’t take three airplanes to get there!)
    • David and I are healthy, as are our children and their families.
    • We celebrated forty-six years of marriage in August.
    • We love where we live and usually get to spend our time as we wish each day.
    • We love to learn about and share Jesus through our Sunday School classes, Bible studies, Third Thursday meetings at the cabin, etc.
    • We have many friends and have added lots of new ones this year.
    • Daddy lived a long life and was able to live alone after Momma passed away.
    • I was able to complete another year of theprayerlink.com.

I’m ready for 2014!  I don’t know what it holds, but I do know who holds my future!  I hope you know who holds your future.  If not, please ask me or someone else who can tell you.  

Anna Lee