Thursday

“Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve…

but as for me and my house,

we will serve the Lord.”

~Joshua 24:15b, NASB~

Henry Blackaby had four bypasses and is doing very well. Thank you for your continued prayers for him.

Spencer Clair Webb is at St. Jude. Pray for God’s hand in the treatment of this young child. Pray for the Webb and Blanchard families as they turn her over to those who work with medical needs of children on a daily basis.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Path of Wisdom” – http://odb.org/

Values – “A Friend” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1522-A-Friend

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – “Born of a Block Party” – featured of the front page of “”The Baptist Message” this week – http://georgiabarnette.org/born-on-a-block-party/

Hymn of the Day – “Does Jesus Care?” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/o/doesjeca.htm

The answer is always “Yes”! I trust this song will resound in your mind all day and will give the answer to a question that is going through the mind of someone in your life.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Find a way to be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

Kaye Roberts’ brother, Jimmy Alford, is checking into Ochsner at Jefferson at 3:00 this afternoon to have cancer surgery tomorrow. Please be in prayer for Jimmy and for his family.

The “Lucy” Bible study Friday morning at 10:00 will be on perfection. The next three lessons will be on gifts, accusations, and devotion. Please feel free to join us at any time.

Linda Ritchie Tryniecki (Linda was a college classmate. Her husband was David’s high school and college classmate. Pray for Linda’s family.)

(November 23, 1948 – September 24, 2013)

Linda Ritchie Tryniecki, a resident of Amite, died at 8:15 am on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born November 23, 1948 in Bogalusa and was 64 years of age. Linda was a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother and a faithful friend. Her memory will be cherished by her loving husband, Jim Tryniecki of Amite; her daughters Melissa Bordelon and husband Nic, Mandeville; Debbie Gallagher and husband Mike, Alexandria; Angela Tryniecki of Mandeville; eight grandchildren: Kelsey, Bryce and Karley Bordelon of Mandeville; Madison, Kaitlyn and Shawn Gallagher of Alexandria; Alex and Adam Dumestre of Mandeville; and a sister, Juanita Trout and husband Larry of Red Deer, Alberta Canada. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert Virgil and Nita Ritchie of Bogalusa. Linda devoted her professional life to the countless students that she taught and teachers that she mentored over her 26 year career. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from Southeastern Louisiana University. Her first few years of teaching found her at Amite Elementary, Holy Ghost Catholic School and Merryland Kindergarten and PreSchool. She then found her home at Mater Dolorosa Catholic School in Independence where she taught Kindergarten and 2nd grade for eight years. Her desire to help Mater Dolorosa flourish brought her out of the classroom and into the leadership role as Principal of Mater Dolorosa for six years. These years spent with the students, teachers and families of Mater Dolorosa Parish were her most cherished. After retiring from her role as Principal, she returned to her alma mater of Southeastern to share her expertise and experience as an Instructor and University Supervisor of Student Teachers for six years. She always expressed her joy in being able to mentor these future educators. The family wishes to thank the doctors and ICU nursing staff of North Oaks Hospital for their devoted care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Linda Tryniecki Scholarship established for Mater Dolorosa Catholic School set up at Chase Bank. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Thursday, September 26, 2013 and at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 8 am until Religious Services at 10:00 am on Friday, September 27, 2013. Services will be conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment will be at St. Dominic Cemetery in Husser. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Wednesday

“Oh, magnify the Lord with me,

and let us exalt his name together!”

~Psalm 34:3, ESV~

Pray for the family of Mrs. Ruby Ziggler. She’s not doing well.

The revival at New Zion Baptist Church has been wonderful. The attendance has been very good. Rev. Bruce Worrell is preaching. Andy Taylor is leading the music. Tonight’s 6:30 service is the last one.

The senior adults on the trip to Branson have arrived safely and are looking forward to making some special memories. They appreciate East Fork Baptist Church for organizing the trip. Pray for good health and safe travels for each person.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Insignificant” – http://odb.org/

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – Projected Allocations – http://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/2014-projected-allocations/

Hymn of the Day – “Did You Think to Pray” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/i/didyouth.htm

Values – Friendship – “True Friends” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1476–True-Friends

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Nairobi mall terror witnessed by missionaries

We had five of our eight “young” ladies present for their birthday celebration yesterday. Many friends were there to support then.

It’s still not too late to turn in school uniforms to be given to Re-Store in Amite. Our project for October will be collecting jackets, sweaters, winter caps, gloves, etc..

Have a special day. Do something meaningful.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength;

They will mount up with wings like eagles,

They will run and not get tired,

They will walk and not become weary.”

~Isaiah 40:31, NASB~

Spencer Clair Webb (at St. Jude)

Just wanted to let everyone know kinda where we are at. We arrived at St. Jude’s today and got checked into there housing. We meet with all her doctors tomorrow and doing eye exam under anesthesia Wednesday. We will keep everyone updated as we know more. Thank you in advance for all of the prayers. We love each and everyone of y’all and are truly grateful for y’all.

Larry Carruth has completed round two of treatment. Pray for him and his family as they see a doctor for tests to evaluation his current condition.

Pray for the Bales/Brister family as they wait another day to get a biopsy report on David.

New Zion Baptist Church is having a wonderful revival. Services at 6:30 continue tonight and tomorrow. Rev. Bruce Worrell is preaching. Andy Taylor is leading music. You only have two more opportunities to be a part of this revival.

Baptist Press – Today’s post includes an update on Henry Blackaby – https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/1414cabe389eba5c

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Friend in Need” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Day by Day” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daybyday.htm

Spend some time with the words/message of this song. Keep them close to your heart all day.

Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering – “Get the Facts” – http://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/missions-facts-stats/

Pray for the senior adults going to Branson today for a trip organized by East Fork Baptist Church. Pray they enjoy Branson, the company of others on the trip, and grow closer to the Lord at the same time.

Pray for the “young” ladies with September birthdays being honored today at Nyla’s. May they continue to be a light for others.

Anna Lee

Late Monday Afternoon

Nell Yarborough Sibley
(February 29, 1916 – September 21, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, died at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at her home in Greensburg. She was born February 29, 1916 in Liverpool and was 97 years of age. She was a retired first grade teacher from Greensburg Elementary with 36 years of service. Survived by 4 children, Janice Cambre and husband, Dr. Robert Cambre, Hammond, Hugh Sibley, Hammond, Terry Sibley and wife, Lauren, Greensburg, and Beverly Bardwell and husband, Arlon, Mt. Vernon, OH; 8 grandchildren, Rob Cambre, Brent Cambre, Tiffanie Cooper, Christine Sibley, Steven Sibley, Grant Sibley, Joshua Bardwell and Megan Miller; and 12 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Columbus T. Sibley; 2 brothers, Othello and Joe Yarborough; parents, Hugh and Susie Yarborough; daughter-in-law, Frankie Sibley. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Greensburg from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Monday Afternoon

Great News!!! Truett Strickland’s family learned today that he is fine. His “8-9 year old body size” matches with the heart the doctors were seeing on tests Truett has undergone. Thank God for this great news.

Ora Lee Wilson‘s surgery on her leg is still on schedule for tomorrow. Keep her in your prayers.

Pray for Spencer Clair Webb and her family as they are at St. Jude to learn more about her problem in the eye area.

Monday

“Declare His glory among the nations,

His wonderful works among all peoples.”

~1 Chronicles16:24~

Pray for Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, mother of Betty Taylor. She continues to be in the McComb hospital.

Pray for Angie Nieson’s mother who will have a procedure to check on a possible cancer problem.

I talked with Pat Hoosier’s wife Saturday. She thanks you for your prayers for their family. Pray for them as they deal with the spread of the cancer.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Confidence in Troubled Times” – http://odb.org/

Georgia Barnette Missions Offering for Louisiana – Message from Janie Wise – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Standin’ in the Need of Prayer” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/t/a/standinp.htm

Ladies who will be honored at tomorrow’s birthday party at Nyla’s

Yvonne Birch
Susie Wales
Ann Smith
Laura Joiner
Mary Y. Miller
Glenda Schillings
Betty Simpson
JAN YARBOROUGH

Revival Monday – Wednesday at New Zion Baptist Church at 6:30 P.M.; Rev. Bruce Worrell and Andy Taylor, music

Looking forward to this day the Lord is providing for me….

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

Helen Louise Rader Mills
(July 3, 1921 – September 20, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, died on Friday, September 20, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 3, 1921 in Sedan, KS and was 92 years of age. She was a former resident of Farmington, NM and Longton, KS. Survived by 2 daughters, Cheryl Groth and husband, Bob, Fredonia, KS and Tracy Sharkey and husband, Robert, Greensburg; 2 sons, Rex Mills and wife, Linda, Frontenac, KS and Roger Mills and wife, Kathy, Cleveland, MO; 15 grandchildren, Brenda, Carrie, Page, Terrie, Amy, Rex, Ryan, Bobby, Gina, Hannah, Laine, Tessa, Steven, Darren and Mallory; numerous great and great great grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Vance, San Jose, CA and brother, John Rader, Anchorage, AK. Preceded in death by husband, George Allen Mills; parents, Major Ralph Rosco Rader and Amy Gladys Van Horn Rader; and 2 brothers, Valentine “Tim” Rader and William “Bill” Rader. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church, Amite, from 10:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Walker Frazier
(December 1, 1937 – September 21, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born December 1, 1937 in Kentwood and was 75 years of age. Survived by 2 daughters, Amy Rankin and husband, Jeff, Travelers Rest, SC, Sandra Frazier Fornea, Cypress, TX; 2 sons, Wendell Frazier and wife, Cecilia, Petal, MS, and Nelson Frazier and wife, Patricia, Covington; 10 grandchildren, Chuck and wife, Ashley, Chip and wife, Kali and Alicia Frazier, Maria, Lauren, and Erin Frazier, Andrew and Luke Fornea, Hannah and Berakah Rankin and 4 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Shirley Von Cannon, Johnson City, TN; and 1 brother, Jerry Dale Walker, Denham Springs. Preceded in death by husband, Charles I. Frazier; parents, William and Zoe Walker; brother, Wilson Walker and son in law, Mike Fornea. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday and at The Lord’s Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until Religious Services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood.

At church tonight, I learned the Mrs. Sibley of Greensbury also passed away.

Sunday

“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

fixing our eyes on Jesus,

the author and perfecter of faith,

who for the joy set before Him endured the cross,

despising the shame,

and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

~Hebrews 12:1b-2, NASB~

Henry Blackaby update – http://www.blackaby.net/blog/2013/09/21/update-henrys-condition/

H. Wayne “Sonny” Clark

“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me;” With tearful eyes we watched you slowly fade away, and though we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, your hard working hands stopped to rest, God broke our hears to prove to us he only takes the best. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.” Author unknown. A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Denham Springs, he passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, he was 69 and he retired from Local 198 as a pipefitter. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Visitation will resume on Monday at 8:00am. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Chapel at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. He is survived by one son, Stephen Clark and wife Sherri L. Clark, one daughter, Sonia Lynn Clark, seven grandchildren, Ashley, Brent, Brittany, Jennah, Adrian, Stephanie, Stephen, four great grandchildren, Parker, Dakoda, Adeline and Ainsley, brother, Gerald Clark and sister, Maria Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jo Clark, daughter, Cindy Kimble, grandson, Matthew Clark, parents, Herbert Samuel and Mary R. Clark, niece, Lisa Davis. Pallbearers will be, Brent Nolan, Stephen Clark, Daryl Cleveland, Jr., Val McMorris, Greg Booty and Thomas Alford. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.sealefuneral.com. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=h-wayne-clark-sonny&pid=167077719&fhid=17447#sthash.ew3fUGlU.dpuf

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Good and the Bad” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “More about Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/o/morabout.htm

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – “Who was Georgia Barnette” – http://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/who-is-georiga-barnette/

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast to benefit a needy family this morning. It begins at 8:00.

New Zion Baptist Church will host a revival today through Wednesday. A former pastor is preaching. Mr. Harlon Toney will lead music today with Andy Taylor leading Monday -Wednesday. Services begin at 7:00.

What are you giving to God on His Day?

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening

King M. DePhillips Sr.

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

King M. DePhillips Sr., 73 years old of Independence, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center.

He was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1940, in Roseland.

Mr. DePhillips served in the United States Navy.

Surviving are his wife, Linda DePhillips; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael DePhillips and Carol of Killian, and King M. DePhillips Jr. and Debbie of Independence; daughters, Tammy Tanner of Pascagoula, MS, Denise and David Blossoms of Alice Springs Australia, Tammy Martin of Zachary, Tena and Brian Taylor of Denham Springs, and Bettilee and Rowdy Albers of Independence; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly; and brothers and sisters, Kevin and Debbie Armstrong, Darrell and Linda Armstrong, Sharon and Will Reed, Barbara and David Normann.

He is preceded in death by his father, King Minote DePhillips; mother, Louise Jenkins DePhillips Armstrong and husband, Clifford Armstrong; and grandson, King Maurice “Trey” DePhillips III.

Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Sunday, September 22, 2013, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Visitation will continue on Monday, from 8:00 am until the funeral service at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in the Narretto Cemetery in Loranger.

Herbert Wayne Clark, known as “Sonny” (Brother-in-law of Ora Lee Wilson)

“Sonny” passed away yesterday afternoon. His wake will be tomorrow night at Seal Funeral Home in Denham Springs from 6:00 – 9:00. Visitation will continue Monday from 8:00 – the 11:00 funeral.

“Sonny” was hospitalized for 8 months, beginning about a week after his wife passed away. The doctors and nurses called him “Poppa Sonny” since they had worked with him so long.

Pray for the family in the coming days. Pray for those, including Dwayne Wilson, traveling for the services.

Also, Truette Strickland, Robert and Ora Lee’s great-grandson, has had additional tests and will see a pediatric cardiologist in Baton Rouge Monday at 10:00 to learn more about his newly diagnosed enlarged heart valve.

Ora Lee also shared that Rev. Merlin McCon, former pastor of Line Creek Baptist Church, has been ill for about three weeks. You will surely want to add him to your prayer list.