Friday

“He led them by the right path to go to a city where they could live.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for His faithful love

and His wonderful works for all humanity.”

~Psalm 107:7-8, HCSB~

Nikki Newell is not having seizures now.  Thank God the decision was made to change medications.

Beth Moore’s “Loving Well” Class

East Fork Baptist Church
Begins Tuesday evening, Sept. 18th, 6:00 p.m. (The class is 4 weeks; the last 3 will be on Monday nights.)
No cost.

Women’s Life Ministries Pregnancy Center

“Steps to Life”
5th Annual Fundraising Banquet & Silent Auction
Twelve Oaks/SLU Campus
Thursday November 1, 2012
6:00-9:00 P.M. RSVP by October 18
985 747-0602
Speaker: Cindy Collins
Founder: Speak Hope.Net, Co-founder Community radio station, a La. Pregnancy Resource
Center Slidell, La. Abortion Recovery Alliance and Passion4Purity. Television/Radio host of
Faces of Abortion and global outreach with Operation Outcry (The Justice Foundation)
_____ I would like to make a generous SPONSOR pledge in amount of $_____________ in honor of my children and
grandchildren (names separate sheet)
_____I would like to make reservations for _______ persons to attend.(I will send names of guests before Oct 18th
)
_____I cannot attend but would like to make a onetime contribution of $________________ towards your Banquet goal.
_____ I would like to make a new monthly pledge of $_______________ for 12 months beginning_______________________
______I would like to make a Renewal pledge $_____________/Month for 12 months beginning________________________
Name________________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________City/State/Zip______________________________
All contributions are tax deductible and made payable to:
Women’s Life Ministries 109 East Mulberry, Amite, Louisiana 70422 Credit Card payments online PayPal:
http://www.womenslifeministries.org

Baptist Press News

 BPNews.net

Devotional: My Utmpost for His Highest: “Arguements or Obedience”

http://utmost.org/

Thanks for praying each day.  You make a difference in so many lives!

Anna Lee

Midday Thursday

Jimmy Schwartz is home from North Oaks.  Pray for him and his family.  These past few months have been hard on all of them.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough said Jewel Kay Y. Cutrer has a small melanoma and will have surgery next Thursday.  The doctor told her yesterday that he will be able go take care of it with this surgery.  Pray for Jewel Kay and all her family.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss fell at home and will be seeing a doctor tomorrow.  She has a problem with a foot and with her ribs.  Pray for a quick and complete recovery for her.

Carol Jean Coneraly said she is now okay after complications from a procedure, but her brother has stage four cancer.  Thank God for Carol Jean’s recovery and ask Him to be with the family with the brother’s health issues.

Phillip Ancil Hanks
(September 20, 1924 – September 12, 2012)

Mr. Phillip Ancil Hanks was born on September 20, 1924 and passed away on September 12, 2012 at the age of 87. He was a native and resident of Greensburg. Visitation will be held at Greensburg United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. to be conducted by Rev. Howard B. Childs and Rev. Ken Reed. Interment at Greensburg Cemetery. He was a fighter pilot in the U. S. Air Force during World War II. He served as the mayor of Greensburg. Ancil served as the Greensburg Postmaster from 1959 until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of the Greensburg United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #264. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Colleen DeLee Hanks; four sons and one daughter, Daryl Hanks and wife, Terri, Jack Hanks and wife, Fancy, Larry Hanks, Terry “Gus” Hanks and wife, Kay, and Vera Ellen “Minnie” Hanks Easley and husband, David; eight grandchildren, Corey Easley and wife, Angel, Caleb Easley, Haley Hanks Conleay and husband, Josh, Colby Hanks and wife, Mirella, Lucas Hanks and fiance, Alexis Sigala, Alannah Hanks and fiance, Jason Newman, Hanna Hanks, Zac Hanks and fiance, Camy McClendon; three great-grandchildren, Taylor Dale Easley, Joshua Wyatt Conleay and Jocelyn Vera Conleay; two brothers and one sister, John Hanks, Shot Hanks and Peggy Stewart; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Lucas Hanks and Vera Talbert Hanks; and a brother, Sitman Hanks. Pallbearers will be Corey and Caleb Easley, Colby and Lucas Hanks, Zac Hanks and Josh Conleay. Ancil enjoyed spending time with his family at Little Beaver Camp and Grand Isle. Mr. Hanks was a loved man who will be sadly missed by all who know him. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Daily Encouragement from Bude Church of God

Corrie Ten Boom once said, “Often I have heard people say, “How good God is! We prayed that it would not rain for our church picnic, and look at the lovely weather!” Yes, God is good when He sends good weather. But God was also good when He allowed my sister, Betsie, to starve to death before my eyes in a German concentration camp. I remember one occasion when I was very discouraged there. Everyth

ing around us was dark, and there was darkness in my heart. I remember telling Betsie that I thought God had forgotten us. “No, Corrie,” said Betsie, “He has not forgotten us. Remember His Word: “For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His steadfast love toward those who fear Him.” Corrie concludes, “There is an ocean of God’s love available – there is plenty for everyone. May God grant you never to doubt that victorious love – whatever the circumstances.”God’s Word is TRUTH…His Word promises that He will strengthen us, guide us, uphold us, never leave us nor forsake us, encourage us, comfort us, and best of all, His Word promises that He has gone to prepare a place for us so that one day we will be at home, our heavenly home, with Him forever!! Be encouraged that this TRUTH sets us free, regardless of whatever earthly, temporary circumstances we may face.

Thursday

“Do not be afraid;

keep on speaking, do not be silent.”

~Acts 18:9b NIV~

Susan  Rimes is doing better.  Katie says she can see the end of all the kidney stone problems her mother has been having.

Greg  Tanner’s memorial service was well attended.  The Scripture used was from I Corinthians 15.  Greg had lots of friends who all know Greg has been welcomed into Heaven.  Pastor Jeff McKneely said something to the effect of “Greg was a father to those who needed a father, a friend to those who needed a friend, and a husband to, no offense, Susan, to the widows who needed a husband”.

Pray for trouble at/in out embassies.  Pray for wisdom to those who have the power to stop the process.

There will be a WMU meeting tonight at 6 P.M. in the fellowship hall of FBC.  All ladies are welcomed.

The Georgia Barnette Offering for missions in our state will begin a week of prayer Sunday.  Pray for God to open your eyes to spiritual needs here in Louisiana.

Devotional – “After Surrender, then What?”

http://utmost.org/

“Ture surrender in death means being united with Jesus.”

May God richly bless you this very day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

In the wake of the recent attacks on US embassies in Libya and Egypt, please be in prayer for embassy families directly impacted. May the Holy Spirit especially comfort the families of the four Americans killed in Libya… I also ask you to pray for workers living in Islamic nations around the world. May God’s hand of protection be upon them during these tense days… In addition, please pray for this wildfire of unrest to be speedily subdued by the Lord.

 

Rafe Cutrer had a seizure brought on by the sudden attack of a temperature.  He’s home and doing well now.  Pray for this sweet child as he overcomes obstacles in his life.

 

Caring Bridge: Callie Cole

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/calliecole

Wednesday Update

Lorena Rebecca Pierce Clemons
(June 28, 1916 – September 10, 2012)

Mrs. Lorena Pierce Clemons died peacefully in her sleep on September 10, 2012, in Amite, Louisiana; she was 96, born on June 28, 1916, in Fountain Hill, Arkansas. Mrs. Clemons was known as “Mrs. Lorena,” and “Momee.” She attended Arkansas A&M where she played college basketball. She met and married Mr. Clemons who was operating a sawmill near her hometown; in the aftermath of World War II, they moved the sawmill to Amite. Clemons Brothers Lumber Company had an immediate and significant impact on the city and the surrounding vicinity for five decades, during which time the couple was active in many facets of the local community. She was deeply involved in the First Baptist Church of Amite for many years in numerous capacities, including pastoral search committees, teaching Sunday School, Training Union, and Vacation Bible Schools. She was active in Cub Scouts, PTA, Care at Home (an early outreach to the less fortunate) as well as serving in various leadership roles and organizations to help others. She was an avid reader always interested in current events and an extensive traveler, journeying to many parts of the world. She loved gardening, and was well known for growing day lilies. Her flowers gave her and the many friends who came to visit great joy. Mrs. Clemons is survived by her children: M. LaMarr Clemons and his wife, Mary Ann of Amite; D. Gradon Clemons and his wife, Laura of Amite; Rebecca Clemons Olson and her husband, Joseph of Savannah, Georgia; and Martha Clemons Edwards of Dallas, Texas. She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Madison Clemons, of Amite, Courtney Richard and her husband, Quinn and their son, Valex of New Orleans; David, Jr., Emily and Catherine Clemons of Amite; Laura Olson Christensen and her husband, Justin, and their children, Luke and Wes of New York, New York, and Eric Olson and his wife, Rachel, of Columbia, South Carolina; and Matthew, Pierce and Daniel Edwards of Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hurschel David (H.D.) Clemons, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Augustus Pierce, her brothers, Homer Leo Pierce and Atlas Augustus Pierce, her sister, Mabel Pierce Ollar, and her son-in law, John Joseph Edwards. The family wishes to give deep appreciation for the care given by Dr. Reginald H. Goldsby for many years, Hood Memorial Hospital and to Wilkinson Care Givers for the help they provided the last weeks of her life. Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Amite, La., on Friday, September 14, 2012; visitation will be held from 8:30 am until 11:00 am, with services of the Celebration of her Life to begin at 11:00 am. Presiding over the services will be Reverend Ken Bowman and Reverend Mike Foster. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to First Baptist Church of Amite or First United Methodist Church of Amite or the H. D. and Lorena P. Clemons Scholarship Fund at Baylor University.

 

 

Wednesday

“(God our Savior) desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

~1 Timothy 2:4~

Nikki Newell is doing better after a medicine change.  Please continue to pray for this young lady.

Velta Morris’ first round of treatment went well.  Continue to keep her in your prayers.

Say special prayers for Andy Taylor today and tomorrow as he has lengthy evaluations of his right hand which will possible lead to surgery.

The Senior Adult Revival was very good yesterday.  The congregational singing of hymn was beautiful.  Today’s meeting is at New Sharon which is in the Husser community located south of highway 16 east of Amite.  If you go, you surely will be blessed.

Disaster Relief efforts still underway

Disaster Relief efforts are still underway in Southern Louisiana. As of Sept. 10, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers — responding to Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana and Mississippi — have prepared almost 153,000 meals, completed 150 chainsaw and mud-out jobs, attached plastic roof sheeting on at least 125 homes, provided more than 3,800 showers and laundry loads, made more than 2,500 Gospel presentations and ministry contacts, and recorded five professions of faith. Please continue to pray for individuals and churches affected as well as for the wisdom and endurance of the Disaster Relief workers.  If you would like to contribute to the LBC Disaster Relief Fund you can find more information at www.LBC.org/DRFund.

Baptist Press – good articles, as always

BPNews.net

May you be blessed in all you do today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“And Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.’

Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road.”

~Mark 10:52 NASB~

Dee Newcomb is now home.  Thank God for his continued progress.
Today, the associational Sr. Adult Revival is at Kedron, which is west of Amite.  Go, prepared to be blessed.
Baptist Press
Devotional by Holley Gerth: When You Need Peace of Mind
My you find peace in the world today.
Anna Lee

Monday Evening

My former student, Cindy Knight Edwards, said her mother, Sue Knight, is better, but the doctors did not determine her problem.  Pray that her problem does not redevelop.  Thank God for this improvement.

T. Gregory Tanner
(June 9, 1945 – September 10, 2012)

A loving husband, Daddy and PopPop won the victory and received the prize of eternal life on Monday September 10th, 2012. A resident of Osyka, MS and native of Baton Rouge, LA, he was 67. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Susan Payne Tanner; 2 daughters, Stephanie and Joe Johnson and Rebecca and Justin Nowell; 1 son, Greg Tanner, Jr; four grandchildren, Hannah and Tanner House and Carrie and Tyler Nowell; 5 sisters, Mary Beth and Don Hey, Katherine and John Davis, Louise and Harold Mason, Amy and Don Matheny, Leah and Doug Morgan; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Beth Tanner. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 11th 2012 at 3 pm at the Tanner Family Cemetery in Norwood, LA. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday September 12th at 7 pm at House on the Rock Church, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to House on the Rock Church. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Lorena Rebecca Pierce Clemons
(June 28, 1916 – September 10, 2012)

A resident of Amite, she died at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, September 10, 2012 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was born June 28, 1916 in Fountain Hill, AR and was 96 years of age. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m on Friday, September 14, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Brady Whitton and Rev. Mike Foster. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Full Obituary will be posted when available.

 Leslie “Bond” Riggins
(November 1, 1939 – September 9, 2012)

A resident of Amite, died on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born November 1, 1939 in Memphis, TN and was 72 years of age. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy “A Shellback” and was owner and operator of Hammond Decorating Center for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Frances Spitale Riggins, Amite; daughter, Mary Jo Robertson and Daryl, Pine Grove; son, Anthony Riggins and Donna Jo, Amite; 7 grandchildren, April, Amanda and Bryce Robertson, Ryan, Rhett, Rhase Bond and Reagan Riggins; 2 sisters, Linda Brocato and husband, Nick, Amite and Mary Evelyn Craig, Horseshoe Lake, Ark; 2 nieces and a nephew, Monta Dickinson Leto, John “Ski-Bo” Cody and Leslie Vasquez; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; beloved dog, Lilly. Preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Bond Riggins, Sr. and Myrtle Anderson Dreher; brother, Doug Dickinson; niece, Kelly Cody Adams; nephew, Michael Wayne Dickinson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Services conducted by . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

What a day.  The parent of a classmate, the parent of former students, and the parent of church kids all passed away.  My prayers are for each family.