Thursday

“Even if good people fall seven times, they will get back up.

But when trouble strikes the wicked, that’s the end of them.”

~Proverbs 24:16 CEV)~

 

 Miss Laura Joiner 

My phone#: 504-908-2456. My # @ the hospital is 504-903-3601/3602.

Mr. Raymond Anthony may get to come home in a few days if he continues to do better.  Please continue your prayers for him and his family.

Sandra Arnold is doing well and should be able to be moved in a few days.  Continue your prayers for her.

Taylor Breland had surgery at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Please keep praying for her and her family.

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell has undergone some tests this week that revealed she has a brain tumor.  She will had surgery Monday at North Oaks to remove the tumor.  Pray for her and for her family.

Mr. J.D. Smith seems to be a little better.  Continue to pray the doctor will be able to adjust his blood flow properly.

Jimmy Schwartz’s root problem has been identified at last.  There are two ways to treat it, so decisions are being made about which treatment he will receive.  Prayers for Jimmy are in order.

100 Days at the Cross (Baptist Press)

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37836

Devotional – Heart to Heart with Holley

http://www.holleygerth.com/

There is a fish fry fundraiser for the children and youth Friday (18th) at the Brown Morris parking lot.  The locally well-known man from south Livingston parish is cooking.   Bule’s Catering is cooking.  Tickets can be purchased at FBC for $8.00.  The number is 229-8111.  Boxes can be picked up from 11 – 1.

Find joy in the midst of all your troubles today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

Mr.Donald (Spring) fell yesterday and broke his hip. He is at North Oaks and waiting on the surgeon to set a time for surgery. Please be in prayer for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Thank you. (Dana Hendry)

Miss Laura Joiner’s surgery went well yesterday.  Continue to pray for her as she recovers and learns to move around on crutches.

David Allen treatment gave him a little more trouble this time, but David is still going strong.  Continue to pray for David and his family.

Wednesday

“Trust in Him at all times, you people;

pour out your heart before Him;

God is a refuge for us.”

~Psalm 62:8

From Mary Criswell

My brother, Max Brent, was discharged from the hospital and returned to the health care/rehab center close to his home in Ohio. He is making progress in his recouperation from the removal of his cancerous kidney!! Prayer are still appreciated! Thanks to all for their concern!

Marsha Bankston is still at Ochsner.  It was easier to stay three days than to make all the trips, plus she gets physical therapy and other benefits.  Please continue to pray for Marsha, Larry, and their boys.

Sandra S. Arnold’s heart procedure went well.  Pray for her as she recovers.

Frances Rae Tate McIntyre’s Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1482295&fh_id=11426

Betty Louise Newcomb Brabham’s Obituary

http://www.mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1482090&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press Article – Touching!

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37829

Baptist Press for Tuesday

http://www.bpnews.net/default.asp

Impact of AAEO

http://www.onmission.com/onmissioncb.aspx?id=8590121497

An American Hero

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/14/marine-commits-final-act-valor-saving-friend-from-plane-wreck/?test=latestnews

Devotional (I hope you take time to read more than just the devotional on this site.)

http://www.elisabethelliot.org/devotional.html

Hatchel count-down = 14 days

Don’t forget to join us at the cabin tomorrow night at 6:30.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

Savana Allen is home.  She still has the flu, but can be at home for her recovery.  Keep her in your prayers.

Jadon’s Story

jadonsisstory.blogspot.com

Another great true story to attest of God’s hand in healing

Mrs. Lillian Brister had a heart transplant and received the heart of a 10 month old boy from Colorado.  Saturday, his parents will be coming here to visit Lillian in her home.  She is doing well.  The little boy’s heart gives her that opportunity.

Isn’t it wonderful what God has allowed the medical world to accomplish!  That’s just three stories, but, oh, what marvelous stories they are, especially for these three families.  Take time to recognize what He has done in your family and your little world.  Then, thank Him!

Tuesday Morning Addition

Sandra Simpson Arnold is having heart surgery.  Pray for her and the medical staff as they work with her today.  Pray for the family as they wait during surgery and for Sandra that she might have a full and easy recovery.

Pray for Marsha Bankston.  She went to Ochsner in New Orleans yesterday to get her first round of chemo.  Instead, the doctors found she had low blood sugar and hospitalized her.  The chemo is on hold for now.

Tuesday

“I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples;

I will sing to You among the nations.”

~Psalm 57:9~

Miss Laura Joiner said it was the femur that was broken.  She is nervous about surgery, so pray she has a peace about it before she is taken for surgery which will be some time today.

Devotional

http://www.holleygerth.com/

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Thursday at 6:30

We will have our monthly meeting at the cabin this week.  What a great time we have fellowshipping, eating, and sharing with one another.  Join us if you can.  The menu is potluck – always a surprise and aways very good!

Have a wonderful day today.  Take God with you wherever you go today.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday Afternoon Obituaries

RIPLEY TRAVIS WALLER
(April 4, 1926 – May 13, 2012) 

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 11:02 a.m. on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at his home. He was born April 4, 1926 in Kentwood and was 86 years of age. Rip was a member of Pine Ridge Methodist Church, a retired dairy farmer, and a World War II Navy Veteran. He is survived by one daughter, Paulette Waller Nettles and husband, James Ray Nettles, Kentwood; two sons, Floyd R. Waller and wife, Charlene Dykes Waller, Kentwood; and Warren Mark Waller and wife, Susan Guarino Waller, Amite; 8 grandchildren, Elder Joseph T. Nettles and wife, Laura Moore Nettles, Vidalia, GA; Beth Nettles, Whitfield, MS; Sharon Nettles Williams and husband, Elder Heath Williams, Cullman, AL; Angela Nettles Atkinson and husband, Payne Atkinson, Tupelo, MS; Jason R. Waller and wife, Anita Ott Waller, Kentwood; Stacy Waller Guillory and husband, James A. Guillory, Zachary; Alexander M. Waller, Amite; Maxwell Miles Waller, Amite; 17 great grandchildren, Royce, Madeline, Audrey, Camille, and Ava Nettles, Vidalia, GA; Helen, Nettie, and Bethel Williams, Cullman, AL; Emma, Clark, Anne Frances, and James Ashley Atkinson, Tupelo, MS; Cody and wife Charlsa McGregor Waller, Kyle, and Lauren Waller, Kentwood; Tyler and Madison Guillory, Zachary; one great, great grandchild, Jayce Waller, Kentwood; and one sister-in-law, Fannie Strickland Waller, Kentwood. Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Huey Elizabeth East Waller, parents, Jessie M. Waller, Sr. and Mamie Lambert Waller, two brothers, Jessie M. Waller, Jr. and Luther Waller, two sisters Doris Waller Tillery and Ester Waller Varnado, and two grandchildren, Ryan Kent Waller and Zachary Roth Waller. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Services conducted by Elder Joseph T. Nettles, Bro, Ken Irvin and Rev. Kevin Smith. Interment in the Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. Pallbearers will be Alex Waller, Cody Waller, Kyle Waller, Royce Nettles, Skipper Venable, Daniel Venable and Tyler Guillory. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Delmas D. Bennett
(July 4, 1921 – May 12, 2012)

Departed this life Saturday, May 12, 2012 after a hospitalization at North Oaks Medical Center. Following the death of his wife, Willie Ruth, he decided to join her 27 days later, one day short of Mother’s Day. He is survived by daughters, Cheryl A. Bennett and Kathleen D. Bennett, Independence; son, the Honorable Bruce C. Bennett and his wife, Linda, Denham Springs; grandchildren, Preston E. Bennett and wife, April, Rebecca B. Smalley and husband, Chris, Brittney E. Bennett and Landon K. Watts; great-grandchildren, S. Christian Smalley, Jr. and Madison Smalley. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II serving in the Atlantic, Pacific and Caribbean theatres. He attended the Church of Christ at Oak Grove in Independence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Services conducted by Bro. Dale Ziebarth. Interment in Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. Donations to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers or gifts. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Joseph Simmons
(February 11, 1937 – May 12, 2012)

A longtime resident of Metairie died peacefully on Saturday May 12, 2012 at East Jefferson General Hospital. He was born February 11, 1937 in New Orleans and was a native of the Chesbrough Community. He served in the U.S. Army and later retired from Boeing. He is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Simmons Robertson, sisters, Ruthie Cazaubon and Beth Simmons, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth “Gail” Sahuque Simmons, brothers, Raymond and Dorman Simmons, sisters, Maxie Hale and Elva Pulliam, parents, Jeff and Lessie Carter Simmons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Services conducted by Bro. John Fulda. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.