Sunday

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.

~2 Corinthians 4:6~

 

 

 

Let’s start with a quote from Bro. Don Meadows.  “Don’t freak out.  Faith up!”

 

 

 

Speaking of faith, I have not found that any of our area churches are canceling services today.  They may make some adjustments, but so far, so closures.  If you feel your health is compromised, feel free to stay at home and enjoy a local service on your computer or phone.  That’s what we do.

 

 

 

 

Today is a National Day of Prayer for our country, called for by President Trump.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v6wtnmJYIw

 

Put in special effort to help your family stay healthy.  

 

 

 

Please also say a special pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillon who would like some relief from neck pain.

 

 

 

James Morgan passed away yesterday.  Please be in prayer for his family.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 14

  • Genesis 30:1-31:16
  • Matthew 10:1-23
  • Psalm 12:1-8
  • Proverbs 3:13-15

 

 

Pray for good health and no virus for everyone.  May this time be short-lived.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.

For the battle is not yours, but God’s.”

 

~2 Chronicles 20:15 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Laura  Lee Robertson had stomach surgery yesterday at Ochsner in New Orleans.  She did well and in recovering nicely.  Please pray her through the recovery and rehabilitation period.

 

 

 

  had fluid removed from his chest area yesterday.  He’s back at home and enjoying being there.

 

 

Please pray for the family of James Morgan.  Sometimes, decisions are tough!

 

 

 

Here is a quote I found yesterday.

“Keep calm and pray.  Don’t panic.  God is in control.”

 

 

 

So far, the following churches in our area have announced they will be having church Sunday.

  • Taylor Creek Baptist Church
  • Spring Creek Baptist Church

 

 

It is okay to stay at home if you are sick or medically compromised.  Think about others as well as yourself.  Pray for everyone.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 14

  • Numbers 21:1-22:20
  • Luke 1:26-56
  • Psalm 57:1-11
  • Proverbs 11:9-11

 

 

 

 

Friday

“With God everything is possible.”

~Matthew 19:26 NLT~

 

 

 

Margie Cutrer has been released from the hospital.  Thankfully, she has no blackages.

 

 

 

Bro. Daryl and Laurie Miller both have the flu.  Other family members recently had the flu,   Pray for the remaining family members not to get sick too.

 

 

 

Update on Emma Chapman from her grandmother, Mrs. Ann Chapman.

Update on my granddaughter Emma. The mission group is able to continue their ministry in Athens, Greece. They will depart Sunday having a stop over in Paris, France. We are not certain what the conditions will be in Paris. To reenter the country they will be allowed to fly into Atlanta since it is a designated check point for the virus. Please continue to be their ‘Prayer Warriors.’ Thank you and may God bless each of you.
Ann Chapman

 

 

 

Dorothy Inez Jenkins

March 10, 1935 – March 11, 2020

A resident of Pine Grove, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. She was born March 10, 1935 in New Orleans, LA and was 85 years of age. She is survived by her sister, Ione Goynes; and numerous nieces and nephews including Debbie Faust, Lee Ann Sibley, Hollie Hammett, Michael Sibley and Mandy Jo Pickering. Preceded in death by parents, Leon and Thelma Jenkins; sister, Ann Hogan; 2 brothers, Eugene Jenkins and Buddy Jenkins. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, March 13, 2020. Services conducted by Rev. Laverne King. Special Thanks to St. Helena Parish Nursing Home and New Century Hospice for their excellent care. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Update from AliceMary Honeycutt

Thanks for the support for Weekend Brown Bags!  The response has already been both heartwarming and gratifying.  (Note we are not taking donations of food because what we pack has to be pretty specific – but we will happily take money!)

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 13

  • Numbers 19:1-20:29
  • Luke 1:1-25
  • Psalm 56:1-13
  • Proverbs 11:8

 

 

 

You can contact me through The Prayer Link’s comment ability like Mrs. Ann Chapman did if you wish me to include something in The Prayer Link.

Anna Lee

Thursday Addition

Smiley Conerly just called to say his lung scan did not show any cancer.   He will go back in three months.  He said to say thank-you to all of you who prayed, visited, cooked, called, sent cards, and anything else.  He and his family are very appreciative of all of you!

Thursday

“He never grows tired or weary . . .

He strengthens those who are weak and tired . . .

those who trust in the LORD for help will find their strength renewed.”

~Isaiah 40:28-31 GNT~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 12

  • Numbers 16:41-18:32
  • Mark 16:1-20
  • Psalm 55:1-23
  • Proverbs 11:7

 

 

This is the second week for a new ministry that has started at FBC, Kentwood.  It is a weekend feeding program for local students.  Donations of food and/are money are being accepted.  Contacting the church office will be a good way to get involved.

 

 

 

Continue to pray for:

  • those who are sick
  • those who are well, but concerned about getting sick
  • those exposed to the new virus
  • those who are elderly (I cannot put an age with that word.)
  • those with a compromised immune system
  • those who are traveling
  • those who attend schools
  • those in the military, law enforcement, etc.
  • those who go into a compromised environment daily
  • What I am saying is to pray for everyone as decisions are being made about changing or not changing routines due to possible illnesses.  May medical professional, family, and God be in on any life-style changes being made.

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Message

https://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying as God leads you to pray.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Don’t worry about anything;

instead, pray about everything.”

~Philippians 4:6 NLT~

 

 

 

Josiah Huckaby is back in the hospital.  Please pray for this sweet family.

They finished the cath around the 1pm & everything went well. We thought this cath would show mild pulmonary hypertension, if any because his last several echos have shown none, but when they got in there his pressures were showing severe pulmonary hypertension which put him at a higher risk than anyone originally thought. We chose to continue the cath so they could do whatever intervention he needed. Echos aren’t exact & the dr said they sometimes completely miss pulmonary hypertension on them. His right upper vein had a little narrowing so they increased the size of the stent & everything looks great on that side. The left upper vein stent was completely closed but it rerouted itself (definitely a God thing!) & is draining into his left lower vein. Since it seems to be draining fine that way, they chose not to do anything else with that vein for now. His pulmonary hypertension did decrease quite a bit when they increased his oxygen during the cath…which is a really good thing. It shows us they can use oxygen to help treat it as needed. He is currently resting with sedation & they should start weaning that in the next couple of hours. If all goes well tonight & tomorrow morning then he should be able to come home tomorrow. To God be the glory!!! 

                                                                                                                         Job Huckaby

 

 

 

 

Keith Newell will have surgery Tuesday to remove a kidney.  Please have this process covered with prayer between now and then.  Thanks!

 

 

 

Ricky W. Walker

July 17, 1958 – March 10, 2020

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home. He was born July 17,1958 in Independence, LA and was 61 years of age. He was a member of New Covenant Church of God. He is survived by wife of 40 years, Bernice Walker; 2 daughters, Amy Walker and fiancé, Ellis Prevost and Ashley Walker and fiancé, Joe Mandella; 1son, Charles Walker and wife, Adrienne Walker; 5 sisters, Brenda Russell and husband, Ricky, Lorraine Crowe, Letitia Patridge and friend, Dennis Biechman, Linda Globe and Susan Purvis; 3 brothers, Charles Purvis, Travis Purvis and Ricky Purvis; 5 grandchildren, Jolene Relan, Ryker Jacobsen, Jeremiah Walker, Isabella Walker and Isaiah Walker. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Pearl Walker; 2 brothers, William Purvis and Carl Purvis. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at New Covenant Church of God. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Claudine Marie Bell

August 20, 1933 – March 09, 2020

A resident of Chalmette, LA, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Greenbriar Community Care Center in Slidell, LA. She was born August 20, 1933 in Tangipahoa Parish, LA and was 86 years of age. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Arabi, LA. She is survived by 3 daughters, Beverly Richoux and husband, Ron, Debra Bell and Nicole Penton and husband, Shea; 4 sons, Dennis Keith Bell, Bruce Bell and wife, Madeline and Jeffery Bell and Andre’ Smith; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry Bell; son, William Wayne Bell; infant daughter, Donna Marie Bell; parents, Warren and Lucy Seals; 3 brothers; and 6 sisters. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on, Thursday, March 12, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Leon Dunn . Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020, March 11

  • Numbers 15:17-16:40
  • Mark 15:1-47
  • Psalm 54:1-7
  • Proverbs 11:5-6

 

 

May you be blessed with a wonderful day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday Addition

William Thomas McKneely, Jr.

May 28, 1947 – March 09, 2020

A resident of Amite, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 28, 1947 in Amite and was 72 years of age. Tommy was a graduate of Amite High School, attended Northwestern Louisiana University and was a graduate of Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services. A fourth generation funeral director, he began taking ambulance calls in his early teens. He spent his life serving his community as the owner and manager of McKneely Funeral Home of Amite and Kentwood, Inc. Tommy was a member of House on the Rock Church in Amite. He served as President of the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association, Tri-State Funeral Directors Association, Oak Forest Academy Board of Directors, and OFA Booster Club. Tommy was a pilot, avid golfer, accomplished club thrower, computer programmer, school bus escort, football program publisher, football field painter, basketball videographer, and long-term squirrel opponent. He was a drainage enthusiast particularly during the heavy rain and lightning and an expert pool cleaner. He could hum and whistle at the same time and never missed an opportunity to make someone laugh. Some of his fondest memories were playing in the Canton 4-Ball Tournament every year with his longtime friend, Ronny Brocksmith and his many rounds of golf with Doug Ritchie, Kent Muse, and the late Bubba Vessier. No matter what restaurant he went to, there was always someone he would go speak to – usually while we ate or waited to order. He was known for his wide smile, dry wit, and abundant knowledge of his favorite place on Earth, Walt Disney World. He is survived by wife of 53 years, Charl Ann Walker McKneely; 3 children, Jeff McKneely and wife, Tammy, Greg McKneely and wife, Danielle, and Jennifer McKneely Pray and husband, Gabe; he was known as “Pa T” to his beloved grandchildren, Jordan McKneely Vickers and husband, John, Olivia McKneely Tull and husband, Brandon, Alyse Kelly McKneely, Gabrielle Ann Pray, AnaClaire Kelly McKneely, Steven Thomas Pray, Andrew Walker Pray, Gavin Thomas McKneely, and Dylan Charles McKneely; great-grandchildren, Maverick Lee Tull, Eleanor Louise Tull, Elizabeth Joy Vickers; brother, Wall V. McKneely and wife, Rosilyn; and sisters-in-law, Judy Moore and husband, Howard, and Kathy Sells and husband, Harry; nieces and nephews, Monica McKneely Pailet, Mendy McKneely, William McKneely and wife, Jessica, Ray Moore and wife, Katie, Haley Moore Patrick and Kyle Moore; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews and his many beloved McKneely, Verger, and Magruder cousins. Preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Ann McKneely; and his parents, William T. “Billy” McKneely, Sr. and Genie Verger McKneely. Visitation at House on the Rock Church in Amite from 9:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Friday, March 13, 2020. Services conducted by Pastors Jeff McKneely, Chip Fitz and David Cutrer. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. Pallbearers will be Steven Pray, Andrew Pray, Gavin McKneely, Dylan McKneely, William McKneely, Ray Moore, John Vickers and Brandon Tull. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Tuesday

Out of his fullness we have all received grace

in place of grace already given.

~John 1:16~

 

 

 

Robin Alford‘s second surgery on her foot went well yesterday.  Pray for her as she heals.

 

 

 

Please pray for James Morgan and his family.  He had a heart issue late yesterday.

 

 

 

David got his Procrit shot yesterday and a good report from his kidney and cancer doctors.

 

 

 

Connor Miles is finishing hight school and has started getting invitations to different schools.  Yesterday, he was invited to attend West Point.  Connor is the grandson of Dr. J,P. Miles and the son of Brian and Jennifer Miles.  After spending some time with him a couple years ago, I agree he is worthy of such a great institution.  That won’t be his only invitation though.  Pray for Connor and all the other seniors as they make important decisions about their future.

 

 

 

I have read various reports on the coronavirus, and are as puzzles as many of you are.  Yesterday, the IMB, International Mission Board, postponed travel to many places.  This will slow down the spread of the Good News of Jesus.  Pray this time of uncertainly will soon pass.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 10

  • Numbers 14:1-15:16
  • Mark 14:53-72
  • Psalm 53:1-6
  • Proverbs 11:4

 

 

Make today special for someone.  Tell them about Jesus.

Anna Lee

Monday

16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 

17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 

18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 

19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 

20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 

21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 3:16-21

 

 

 

 

I’m thankful to hear Smiley Conerly was able to attend church yesterday morning.  I know it means so much to attend after missing for a while.  Please continue to pray for him and Carol Jean.

 

 

 

Two new requests this morning.

  1. Well I am back in the hospital again. Was experiencing sharp pains in my left shoulder blade, indigestion, and blood pressure back through the roof. They admitted me early this morning. Took quite a while before finally getting blood pressure back under control. I had an abnormal nuclear stress test a few weeks ago and was being scheduled for an angiogram in April but looks like my Cardiologist may be scheduling one for tomorrow due to the problems I am experiencing now. Just asking that you please keep me in your prayers and if there are blockages he will be able to stent again. I already have two stents in my main right artery that was done back in 2011. Thanks in advance and I appreciate the prayers.                                                                                                                                                                              Margie Cutrer of Amite
  2. Sheryl Andrus Carnegie, formerly of Amite, was a junior high classmate.  She has stage four lung cancer and will soon begin treatment through MD Anderson.

 

 

 

Read the Bible – March 9

  • Numbers 11:24-13:33
  • Mark 14:22-52
  • Psalm 52:1-9
  • Proverbs 11:1-3

 

 

 

Have a wonderful day today as you “let your little light shine for Jesus”.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

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