Thursday

“Every knee should bow,

in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,

to the glory of God the Father” 

~Philippians 2:10-11~

 

Ladd Turner’s latest post on Dan Turner

UPDATE: Dan Turner is awake this morning! He tried to talk and communicate with a picture book this morning. All good stuff! He still tires very easily and rests often. Thank you all for your prayers and please continue! I’m so happy to see my big brother getting better. The UMMC staff is top notch in providing care and we have a big ole God that put all of the right people in the right places! Thank you, Lord!

The Turner family is experiencing the same virus many of us have had.  Pray they get better quickly and do not pass the virus on to Dan.

If you know of a family where several are sick, please share some soup, offer to pick up medicine, or do whatever is needed to help them through this time.

Prayers for former President of the United States of America…41st president…George H. W. Bush, who is now in ICU in a hospital in Houston…prayers for him, his family, and those medical personnel who are treating him!

Lola Mary Lee Guy Strickland
(July 29, 1921 – December 26, 2012)

A resident of Greensburg, she died on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born July 29, 1921 in Greensburg and was 91 years of age. Graveside Services will be held at Wales Cemetery, Greensburg at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2012. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Prentiss Henson Carter, Jr.
(May 29, 1931 – December 22, 2012)

A resident of Greensburg, he died at 10:04 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He was born May 29, 1931 in New Orleans and was 81 years of age. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Greensburg from 8 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Tommy Smith. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by wife, Sadie Williams Carter, Greensburg; 2 daughters, Karlette Bridges and husband, Vernon, Watson and Rhenette Beck and husband, Barry, Hammond; 7 grandchildren, D’Ette Piglia and husband, Randy, Watson, April Bridges, Baton Rouge, Bronson Bridges and wife, Sarah, Denham Springs, Shanna Barbario and husband, Neil, Amite, Tiffany Wale and husband, Brent, Amite, Tania Dew and husband, Will, Denham Springs, Adam Gill and wife, Dale, Hammond; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 step-children, Richard Easley and wife, Lyn, Denham Springs, Matt Easley, New Orleans and John Easley and wife, Anne-Marie, Zachary; 6 step-grandchildren, Ritchie Easley, Easleyville, Joffrey Easley and wife, Moira, Watson, Jennifer Easley Davis and husband, Brad, The Woodlands, TX, Kim Bodden and husband, Shawn, Ponchatoula and Annelise and Aubrie Medlin, Zachary; 6 step-great-grandchildren; brother, Freddie Carter, Greensburg. Preceded in death by parents, Prentiss H Carter Sr. and Rebecca Matthews Carter; son, Kevin Carter; sister, Betty Jo Carter Koger. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Greensburg, LA or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Floyd Joseph Ardillo
(April 13, 1951 – December 22, 2012)
Died on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Plaquemine Manor Nursing Home in Plaquemine. He was born April 13, 1951 in New Orleans and was 61 years of age. Survived by daughter, Victoria Varnado, Franklinton; 2 sons, Floyd Joseph Ardillo, Louisville, KY and Corey Joseph Easley, New Orleans; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; numerous step-children and step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Pearl Teston Ardillo; infant granddaughter, Alice Danielle Ardillo. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012. Services conducted by Deacon Mike Agnello. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Hunting for Souls

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Pray for those who do not know Jesus as the one who died for their salvation.  Pray they will meet Him and take Him into their hearts.

Anna Lee 

Wednesday Afternoon

Brynlee Joy Sharkey was born today to Chase and Shelly Sharkey.  Brelee looks like a Sharkey.

Stella McDaniel Heth is now at home in Arcola.  Continue to keep her in your prayers.

Jones Family

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Floyce Bracey Houeye Raiford
(February 13, 1929 – December 26, 2012)

Floyce Bracey Houeye Raiford, 83, passed away at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home, Kentwood. She was a native of Arcola, where she resided with her husband of 48 years, Julius Kent Raiford. She was a retired Home Economics teacher from Amite High School with 29 years of service. She was a lifelong member of Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church where she also served as Sunday School teacher. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Pamela Houeye Bankston and son-in-law, Simeon C. Bankston, 2 granddaughters, Tiffany Bankston Currier and husband, Thomas Bradley Currier, and Tabitha Bankston Blades and husband, Jesse Blades, and 3 great-grandchildren, Turner Currier, Tate Currier, and Halle Blades. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Miles William Houeye and 2 brothers, M. L. Bracey and Charles Bracey. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012. Interment will follow in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

This lady inspired my life in many ways.  She possessed faith, love, and skills I hope I passed on to my students.  

Wednesday

“Glory to God in the highest,

And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

~Luke 2:14 NKJV~

Stella McDaniel Heth is still at North Oaks, but planning to come home later today.

Dan Turner is breathing without the vent and laughing.  His family is so thankful for his progress and your prayers.

Don’t forget to plan to attend the Annual Lottie Moon Tea which will be at FBC, Kentwood this year.  Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 30th at 2 P.M.

“On Your Marks”

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This is an wonderful day to reflect and to count the numerous ways you have been blessed.

Anna Lee

Christmas Late Afternoon

I’m thanking God the worst of the weather seems to have cleared our area.  We are okay.  Daddy is okay.  I trust all of you are okay too.  This will be one of those memorable Christmases.

Julie, my sister from Ponchatoula, asked for prayer for her mother-in-law and our aunt, Eva Smith from northern Alabama.  She has been diagnosed with MRSA.  Julie requests your prayer support.

Christmas

Happy birthday, Jesus.  You are the greatest gift the world has ever received.  A gift has to be accepted.  I pray people around the world will accept You as the most precious gift ever.

The rain is starting, so I’m up to turn the computer off and unplug it.  I just heard the first thunder.

Everyone have a great day.  We will.  David and I both feel better and are looking forward to talking with our children and grandchildren.  It’s almost lunch time in Prague, so that phone call will come first.  We need to tell our daughter, “Happy birthday!”.  We’ll wait a few hours before calling our family in Rome, GA.

Make sure Jesus is the biggest celebration of your day!  Merry CHRISTmas!

Christmas Eve

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.”

~Romans 15:13 NIV~

Pray for Mrs. Floyce Raiford, mother of Pam Bankston.  The families live at Arcola.

Pray for Dan Turner, who continues to make progress in baby steps.  His breathing progress is his latest step.

LMCO – The Unforgetable Lottie Moon

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Two Christmas Eve services that I am aware of:

  • 5:00 @ Pine Ridge United Methodist Church
  • 5:30 @ East Fork Baptist Church

Be sure to keep Christ in your Christmas!  Singing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus is especially sweet with little children.

Anna Lee