Wednesday Addition

I don’t think Rev. Franklin Graham will mind me passing this invitation on to you.

Here’s a wonderful Thanksgiving Day opportunity you won’t want to miss! FOX News Channel has just announced that they will re-air “The Cross”with Billy Graham on Thursday at 10:00 p.m. EST

You can simply invite those who are with you—believers and nonbelievers—to sit down and watch this special program together, and don’t forget to pass the word about this broadcast to others via email, Facebook, and Twitter.

This is a way all of us can be a part of fulfilling the Great Commission. We were told to “Go therefore and make disciples…” (Matthew 28:19, ESV). Each of us can use our living room—or wherever we happen to be—to share the truth of the Gospel this Thanksgiving.

More than 2.5 million households watched “The Cross” on FOX News Channel when it was first broadcast three weeks ago, and many more showed the program to friends on video. We have heard from tens of thousands of people who responded to the Gospel in the last three weeks as a result of this broadcast. I trust you will make the most of this special opportunity.

Franklin Graham

President, Samaritan’s Purse

Baptist Press – It looks like there are some good articles here today.

BPNews.net

Craig A. Corkern 

(June 7, 1977 – November 27, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 9:35 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born June 7, 1977 in Baton Rouge and was 36 years of age. Survived by 5 children, Brianna Lynn Corkern, Thomas Samuel Corkern, Dakota Lane Corkern, Leighann Grace Corkern and Brooke Marie Castella; fiancé, Patricia Cox; mother, Sandra Perez and husband, Sal; father, Thomas Corkern and wife, Dana; 2 sisters, Richelle Lynn Hoover and husband, Michael, and Jennifer Elissa Jones and husband, Burl; paternal grandparents, J.Q. Corkern and wife, Carol and Barbara Lewis Touchstone; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, James and Twila Champlin and sister, Donna Lynn Perez. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2013. Interment Sharon Cemetery, Amite. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lucky Fin Project, 1320 N. Vermont Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067 in honor of his nephew, John Hoover or Epilepsy Warriors, P.O. Box 7286, Ft. Myers, FL 33919 in honor of his cousin, Connor Corkern.

Wednesday

“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,

with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another

with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”

~Colossians 3:16, NASB~

Larry Hendry

Larry continues to improve.  At this rate he should be in a regular room soon.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges

“Miss” Evelyn looks and sounds much better now.  She has her same sweet attitude that makes everyone love her so much.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Place of Water”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “A Glass of Milk, Paid in Full”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-glass-of-milk-paid-in-full/

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus Paid it All”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/p/jpaidall.htm

Thankfulness – Day 27 – Thanksgiving

Today, I’m thankful for the reason we have Thanksgiving.  Some nations were formed because of greed or other less desirable reasons.  Our nation was formed so we could have freedom to worship.  God, please bring our people back to that desire.  Make us realize the sacrifices that were needed to travel to and form a new government.  Make our leaders more aware of the desires of the people.  Guide them in making Godly laws!

Pray for those who will be traveling today so they can be with family.  Pray for those working in the kitchen for hours and hours to prepare the best meal of the year.  Pray for those who will be by themselves for this sweet holiday.  May others be aware of this situation and find a way to correct it.  Pray for those who will be working tomorrow and that their families would find a way to celebrate at a time that allows them to be included.

Anna Lee

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Let the peoples praise you, God;

Let all the peoples praise you.”

~Psalm 67:5~

 

Jimmy Schwartz has been doing very well.  Today, he goes for a blood count.  Pray it continues to be good.  Jimmy will also see a dermatologist.  Pray for good results there.

Larry Hendry had done amazingly well.  He got off the vent yesterday evening and was eating ice.  His family thinks he is being spoiled by all the attention in the hospital.  I assume that says he is getting plenty of attention.  Keep him in your prayers.

Infant John Varnado (from Lawana Carter)

This is the last I have heard about Little John Varnado. His Maw Maw
posted this on Nov. 23. Little John is just now tonight getting
feeding tube to strength him up for a few days. Then they will stop it
for a few days, before they tried to stop the ventilater.

Macy Gueldner – Focus some of your prayer time on Macy and her family.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Holly Kliesch continues to be carefully watched.  Her unborn baby is about three weeks from his due date.  Pray for the baby, Holly, RC, and those anxious grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.  God is richly blessing this baby by placing him in this special family.

Thankfulness – Day 26 – Babies

Today, I’m thankful for babies.  No, we don’t have a new baby in our family or one on the way, but I enjoy all the news and photos of babies here on the computer and in person, especially at church.  Each baby represents a new life (new personalities, new dreams, new smiles and giggles, new relationships, a blessed family, etc.)  We can all enjoy the new life of each child.  Thank God for each and every one of them.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Real Love”

http://odb.org/

This devotional really touches my heart as it describes the new relationship between my aunt and my cousin in Texas.  Please pray for them.

Moral Stories – “Lean from Mistakes”

http://academictips.org/blogs/learn-from-mistakes/

Unless you are not human, you have and continue to make mistakes.  Unlike Edison’s mistakes here, we often need to repent and to ask forgiveness.  Then, we need to learn from our mistakes and not repeat them.

Hymn of the Day – “A New Name in Glory”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/newnamei.htm

“Where Camera Lights Don’t Shine”
This story is about IMB help that has been arriving in the Philippines since the typhoon.  You can help make more work like this continue.
“Faith Stirs Isaiah to Persevere toward Turnaround Season”

This true story is inspiring.  I hope you will take time to read it in its entirety.  As you look at the pictures, you will see that Isaiah’s great personality shines through his facial expressions.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=41554

This morning at 11:00, we will be celebrating the “Young” Ladies’ birthdays.   Join us at Nyla’s for a special time.

Anna Lee

Monday Addition

Update on Susan Rimes (from James)

Procedure done. No stones left side. Prep done for lithotripsy later.

Update on Larry Hendry (from Rhonda and Michelle)

Larry is making good progress! He is breathing over the vent so maybe he will be completely dependent of it soon. 

The support of family and friends was overwhelming and all I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart! We still need prayers while Larry recovers . God bless you all!

Daddy is done. Everything went great. He’s being moved to ICU for observation. Thanks for all the prayers and calls of concern! Keep em comin!

Cecil Robert King
(March 25, 1931 – November 23, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Tangi Pines Nursing Center in Amite. He was born March 25, 1931 in Pine Grove and was 82 years of age. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and an avid fisherman and hunter. He was the owner of several businesses including Cecil’s Drive In, Amite Ambulance Service and Wilmer Grocery Store. Survived by wife of 49 years, Geraldine Russell “Jerry” King, Amite; children, Belinda Goff and husband, Mike, Crosby, Ms, Cynthia King Reeves, Amite and John King, Amite; 4 grandchildren, Meghan Brumfield, Lynn James and husband, John, Allen Murray and Caleb Hart; 6 great grandchildren, Shaya Lynn, Jonah and Allen, Hunter, Ashley and Jay; 2 sisters, Dorothy Harrison and husband, Jerry, Watson and Barbara Sue King, Tickfaw; numerous nieces and nephews and granddog, Moe. Preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Mae King; son, Cecil Allen King; and 2 brothers, Billy Ray King and Roland King. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 29, 2013. Services conducted by Pastor Jeff McKneely. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to House on the Rock Church, P.O. Box 355, Amite, LA 70422 or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001.

 Memorial Service for Floyd Lewis

Floyd Lewis (brother of Lucille Pledger) passed away. On Saturday,
November 30th – here @ FBC, Kentwood — 2:00pm Visitation and 3:00pm
Service (from Lauree)

Floyd Wallace Lewis Sr., 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 in Maryville, TN joining his oldest son Floyd who preceded him. Born Sept. 23, 1925 in Union County, MS to T.C. and Lizzie Lofton Lewis, Floyd served in the US Navy at the end of WWII then received his law degree from Tulane. He worked for Middle South Utilities (now Entergy) in various capacities, from corporate lawyer to CEO, for more than 36 years. His numerous accomplishments and awards can be found in Who’s Who in America. Living in New Orleans for the majority of his life, Hurricane Katrina prompted their move to Maryville, TN where he enjoyed the beauty of the mountains and seasons, and his friends at Shannondale and Good News Sunday school class for the past 8 years.Floyd is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jimmie, and his children Gail and George Ratzlaff of FL, Julie and Mark McElroy of Birmingham, Ann and Kent Satterlee of LA, Carol Lewis and Tim Moses of FL, Mike and Cindy Lewis of Knoxville, 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be Wed., Nov. 27 at 2:30 pm at First Baptist Church of Maryville. Receiving friends prior. Funeral will be Sat, Nov. 30 at 3 pm at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, LA, receiving friends prior. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com.

( from http://smithmortuary.tributes.com/show/Floyd-Wallace-Lewis-96903842 ) 

Richard W. Brown
(May 30, 1933 – November 24, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 12:10 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his home in Kentwood. He was born May 30, 1933 in Kentwood and was 80 years of age. He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korea War. Survived by 3 sisters, Doris Shaffett, Vernia Simmons and husband, James and Ruby Ridgedell and husband, Ivy, Jr.; 2 brothers, Jerry Brown and wife, Shirley and Andrew Brown and wife, Liz; numerous grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Neal Brown; parents, John Wallace Brown and Nannie McDaniel Brown; 4 step children, Betty Varnado, Reva Rhodus, Calvin Neal and James Neal; 2 brothers, John Wallace Brown, Jr. and Newell “Jack” Brown; 1 sister, Orgie Seals. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Shumock. Interment Brown Family Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements

 

 

 

Monday

“This poor man cried,

and the Lord heard him.”

~Psalm 34:6a~

 

World Cancer Day

This is a day to pray for a cure and/or more effective treatments.  Most families have been touched by this dreaded disease.

Connor Corkern

Facebook – The Adventures of Connor Man

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Susan Rimes

Susan will be having a scope done early this morning and a stent put in for stones to be removed later.  Please pray this long battle is now on the road to better health for her.  She and her family thank you for praying.

Larry Hendry 

Larry will be having four by-passes this morning at 7:30.  Pray for Larry, his medical team, and for the family as they wait.

Dr. and Mrs. Earl Council

The Councils send greeting from South Carolina.  Dr. Council has had back surgery, but is still having some issues.  Please be in prayer for him/them.

Miranda Foster’s mom, Lavelle Case

Day 31 @ MD Anderson

Mom and Dad have gotten settled back into the blessing of a condo that they’ve been able to use during this long stay in Houston! Today they planned to get out and take a short drive and enjoy the outside a few minutes. Tomorrow will be a day of appointments at the MDA clinic which is the reason she will continue to “live” in Houston for a while.
Everyday is a day of “Thanksgiving” for them as we discussed today! We are thankful for the friends and family that have fervently prayed since Day 1 and thankful for the brilliant doctors and nurses that have cared for her through it all.
Enjoy your gatherings over this week with the ones you love!
Blessings and prayers for each of you! Happy Thanksgiving!

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

We will be celebrating November birthday Tuesday at 11:00 at Nyla’s.  Ladies being honored this month are:

  • Fran Walker
  • Kim Schwartz
  • Velma Anthony
  • Billie Jo Hutchinson
  • Fay Gehringer
  • Rita Tate
  • Ruby Schwartz
  • Theople Hurst
  • Kay Forman
  • Hazel Smith

Thanksgiving  – Day 25

Today, as we look ahead to the Lottie Moon Week of Prayer next week, I am thankful for missionaries.  They have a strong desire to share the “Good News” even if it takes them to destinations unknown to them and far from home (and family).  We, as Southern Baptists, are so blessed to have missionaries serving and more on the sidelines waiting to serve.  They are focused on winning the own people group to the Lord.  As someone told me Sunday morning, “I wish I had that boldness”.  Not everyone is called to serve as a missionary, but thankfully, many who have been called have accepted the call and the challenge!  They are reaping the blessings!

We also have missionaries who serve with the North American Mission Board and individual states.  I thank God for each and every one of them.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Spiritual Plagiarism”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Believe in Yourself”

http://academictips.org/blogs/believe-in-yourself/

Hymn of the Day – “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/wasttttn.htm

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week.  “Count Your Blessings” and see how God wants you to share with others this week.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“And I pray this:

that your love will keep on growing

in knowledge and every kind of discernment.”

~Philippians 1:9, HCSB~

 

Community Thanksgiving Service

  • 6:00 P.M. Tonight
  • FBC, Kentwood
  • Fellowship (fingerfoods) after the service

Ladies online Advent Bible Study, Dec. 1 – 24  

You will need to have both Facebook and email. If any of you would like to join us, please let me know by sending me your email address and your Facebook name.  I just completed the Thanksgiving study.  It is not very demanding, just about twenty minutes a day at any time that is convenient for you.

Thankfulness – Day 24

Today, I would like to thank-God for pastors/ministers, youth/children’s directors, senior adult pastors, music ministers, educational directors, outreach/hospital pastors, etc.  Some church leaders are bi-vocational, while others are full time.  Some churches only have one staff member, but others have several.  No matter the number in a particular church, I thank God for their dedication and leadership.  They set the tone for what happens in the church.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “What Time is It?”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Helpless Love”

http://academictips.org/blogs/moral-tale-helpless-love/

Hymn of the Day – “Living for Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/i/livingfj.htm

This is a good day to remind you to bring new or gently used blankets to FBC, Kentwood so they can be shared with those who need them to stay warm.

Have a great Lord’s Day!  Don’t shortchange Him!

Anna Lee

Carruth Obituary

Larry Allen Carruth
(May 17, 1942 – November 23, 2013)

A lifelong resident of Greensburg, died at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 17, 1942 in Clinton and was 71 years of age. He was the owner of Larry Carruth Appliances which later became Western Auto Associate Store and retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. He was a member of the Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department where he was a Past Chief and proudly achieved Firefighter 1 status. He was a former member of the Greensburg Cemetery Board and Council on Aging and was currently serving as the Greensburg Town Alderman. Mr. Larry served as Honorary Chaplain for the House of Representatives and was an active member of Greensburg United Methodist Church where he also served as a song leader. He is survived by his wife, Oneida Bridges Carruth, Greensburg; two daughters, Becky Carruth Lindsey and husband Tommy, and Beth Carruth Russell, all of Amite; step-son, Wylie Smith and wife, Eudora, Round Rock, TX; grandchildren, Daniel Vining and wife, Elizabeth, Amite, Scott Lindsey, Amite, Karibeth Lindsey, Amite, Laurie Lindsey Miller and husband, Toby, Kentwood, Madison Rhea Coxen, Amite, Shelbi Lynn Russell, Amite, and Sarah Smith, Round Rock, TX; great-grandchildren, Lexi and Beau Vining and Paisley and Parker Miller. Preceded in death by his first wife, Judith “Judy” Wilkes Carruth; parents, Nicholas Elton Carruth and Eula Joy Allen Carruth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greensburg United Methodist Church or Greensburg Cemetery Association. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and at Greensburg United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. until Religious Services at 2p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. David Melville. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. For an online guestbook,

Saturday Addition

Larry Hendry‘s heart surgery will be Monday in Hammond.

John F. Kennedy, Billy Graham: irrecoverable moments in 1963

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=41541

Midwest tornado victims grateful for SBDR

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=41545

2nd VIEW: Relief team seeks remote Filipino villages in need

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=41516

FIRST-PERSON: Thanksgiving — a religious holiday

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=41548

CALL TO PRAYER: Giving thanks in all things

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=41549

Saturday

“Trust in him at all times, you people;

pour out your hearts before Him.

God is our refuge.”

~Psalm 62:8~

 

 

Continue to pray for Jesse Dean as he recovers from shoulder surgery.  Pray for those caring for Jesse too.

Clint Smith is doing well.  He will be working on the recovery process now.  Due to his young age and good physical activity, his recovery may go smoother and quicker than most older people who have heart surgery.  Pray for his young family as they go through this time with him.

Macy Gueldner 

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Christy Haynes’ father had heart surgery in Florida yesterday.  Pray for a good recovery period.

It’s time to finish up packing the Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes.  Get them turned in tomorrow.  Imagine the children’s faces as they open each box.

The monthly “Young” Ladies Birthday Party will be Tuesday morning at 11:00 at Nyla’s.  Come celebrate some November birthdays with us.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Living Letters”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Keep Your Dream”

http://academictips.org/blogs/keep-your-dream/

Hymn of the Day – “Trust and Obey”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Thankfulness – Day 23 – Christian Writers

I do not meet many Christian writers, do I do meet them through their finished products.  As I read book or study devotionals, Bible studies, or weekly Sunday School lessons, I know someone had the heart to share and did the research necessary to write.  Then, they survived the editing,rewriting process, and publishing process.  That gives us an accurate, interesting book or article to enjoy and learn from.  I trust if you are dreaming about becoming a Christian writer, you will follow that dream and see where God leads you.

Enjoy the day with or without the sun.  Know that the Son is always there.

Anna Lee