Wednesday Afternoon

Sarabeth’s surgery will be in the afternoon tomorrow ( March 29). We have to be at North Oaks Surgery Center (the old St. Luke’s) at 1:00 pm.

Thank you,
Gretchen, Marty, Micah & Sarabeth Simpson

Stephanie McKenzie’s grandmother, Mrs. Rebecca Moak, passed away this afternoon.  Please be in prayer for Stephanie and other family members.

Donald B. Young
(December 3, 1949 – March 28, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 6:40 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born December 3, 1949 in Independence and was 62 years of age. Mr. Young loved to train horses and help others. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday, March 29, 2012, and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11a.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by son, Billy Jack Young, Tangipahoa, 2 grandchildren, Bodie Jacob Young and, Molly Mikel Young, 2 step-grandchildren, Madison Grubbs and, Cannon Estes, friend, Maxine and her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by, parents, Bill and Helen Young, 2 brothers, Buck and Tut Young, sister, Juanita Felker, grandparents, Myrtis and Clarence Bridges who raised him. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Millie Forshag
(September 6, 1941 – March 25, 2012)

A resident of Amite, she died on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at her home. She was born September 6, 1941 in Leflore County, MS and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Wallace “Duppy” Forshag, Jr.; daughter, Kelly Forshag Relan and her husband, Randy; granddaughter, Willow Joy Forshag, all of Amite. Preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Bessie Adams Rosamond; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She loved children and enjoyed working with them at North Tangi Head Start. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Amite, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Brady Whitton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the children’s charity of your choice. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.


Wednesday

 

“I cried to the Lord with my voice,

and He heard me from His holy hill.”

~Psalm 3:4~

 

Mrs. Minnie Lou Hutchinson

Haven’t seen Ms. Minnie Lou listed. Our pastor @ Tangipahoa Methodist (and Pine Ridge) announced Sunday that Ms. Minnie Lou Hutchinson was at daughter, Monte Sue (Mitchell?)’s this past wkend and fell and broke her hip. She is in a BR hospital. I think he said Lady of the Lake, but could be mistaken.

Sylvia Day

Carol Jean Gill

HI! Just talked to Carol Jean on the phone and she sounded great. Ray was there with her. She is still at OLOL but they expect her to go back to the Neuromedic center any day now. They think the infection was coming from her PIC line so that has been removed. They’ve also started giving her liquids by mouth and have removed the catheter in her bladder. She seems to be sleeping better and hurting less. God HAS performed a miracle and we do give him the praise. Hallelujah! I guess he still needs her to be the librarian at Spring Creek Baptist Church. We are all ready to get her home!
Margaret Creel
Stacey Scarle
Just wanted to let everyone know the Stacey’s CT’s and bone scan were very good. Thanks for all the prayers they really worked. She still has good and bad days but is doing okay. We all appreciate your concern during the past 2 years.
Joanie Scarle
Mrs. Shirley Frazier is having back surgery today.  She has been “down”  for most of the past year.  Pray she has found the solution she needs.
The Sunday School lesson Sunday was about taking time to thank God more.  We are wearing embroidery thread bracelets for a week as reminders to thank God more.  I hope today’s devotional will encourage you to think more about thanking God.
Devotional – Petition with Thanksgiving by Joyce Meyer
Today, I want to thank God for blessing me with ladies in my church who are very special to each other.  I am blessed by the way they serve God and minister to each other.  Thank-you, God, for my Christian friends at church.
Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

Daniel and Kim Roberts have a son, Abram Daniel Roberts, who was born March 10th weighing 7 lb. 6 oz.  Bubba and Kaye are very proud of their first grandchild.

I posted this yesterday and learned today that some people misunderstood what I wrote.  The child is not Landon’s.  Landon told me about the Paul family and requested prayer for them.

Landon Estay shared the story about this family with me before the baby’s birth.  I know you will be praying for them as you read what has happened in their lives.  I suggest you begin at the bottom post and read to the present.  Prayers for this family are in order.  You’ll see that as you read.

http://www.thepaulfamilyjourney.blogspot.com/

Ruby Travis sent me work to add Barrett’s name for prayer.  Barrett fell during the night and is home.  His wrist is broken and there are possible other problems.  Pray for Barrett and for Ruby.

Mrs. Hellen Morris requested prayer for herself and for her granddaughter, Jennifer Hastings.  Both are undergoing tests at this time.

Tuesday

“With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.”

~Matthew 19:26~

 

From Wanda Kay Perry

Please pray for Laura Genusa from the New Orleans area, and for wisdom for the doctors treating her. March 15th she was in a terrible car accident, hit by a drunk driver. She is in very critical condition. I have never met her, but has a link to her through one of my clients.

Ms. Grace Helen Smith is still at Hood Memorial, but is doing better than she was on Sunday.  Please continue to pray for her.

Jesse Earl Mixon was born October 29, 1930 and passed away at 6:10 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2012 at his residence. He was 81, a native and resident of Amite. Retired Lt. Colonel Jesse Earl Mixon served our country for over 39 years in the US Air Force and the Air Force Reserves.

Mr. Jesse is survived by his wife, Margaret Forrest Mixon and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Lillie Angelle Mixon; brother Joe Mixon.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel. Interment in Mixon Family Cemetery, Amite, LA.

An on-line-Guestbook is available at http://www. mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N (Exit 46) and Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and Holiday Inn Express.

Thought for the Day: The best praying you ever did

Three preachers sat discussing the best positions for prayer while a
telephone repairman worked nearby.

“Kneeling is definitely best,” claimed one.

“No,” another contended. “I get the best results standing with my hands
outstretched to heaven.”

“You’re both wrong,” the third insisted. “The most effective prayer
position is lying prostrate, face down on the floor.”

The repairman could contain himself no longer. “Hey, fellas, ” he
interrupted, “the best prayin’ I ever did was hangin’ upside down from a
telephone pole!”

Many of you can relate to that. The times when prayer has been most
meaningful are those times when we have been most in need of God’s help.
Times when we were helpless. Times when we were powerless. Times when we
realized how inadequate we were, and how much we had to rely on God’s
power and goodness.

“O Lord, God of my salvation, I have cried out day and night before you.
Let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry. For my soul is
full of troubles, and my life draws near the grave…” (Psalm 88:1-3).

In your hour of deepest need, may you offer your most meaningful prayers.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Boone church of Christ
Boone, NC

It’s not the position for prayer that is most important.  The main idea is simply to pray.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying,

‘I am the light of the world.

He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness,

but have the light of life.’”

~John 8:12, NKJV~

Chloe Neyland is back to being able to sit up.  Pray for her continued progress.

Mike Neyland’s health problem can be treated with medication.  Thank God that is all that was found.

Earlo LaBauve is now able to discontinue dialysis.  Thank God for his progress.

Smiley Conerly and Keith Allen are both seeing doctors for back issues.  Pray for their return to better health.

Jimmy Schwartz continue to not feel good, but he made it to Sunday School and church yesterday despite his problems.

Sherry Simpson is doing well following her surgery of a week ago.  If all continues to do well, she should be released to come home either today or tomorrow.  Thank God for the success of this recent surgery.

Andy Taylor shared a wonderful testimony about God’s faithfulness yesterday.  His second wreck caused him to have his vision checked with led to surgery. He is now able to see well enough to read after six years of very limited vision.  What a miracle!

Landon Estay shared the story about this family with me before the baby’s birth.  I know you will be praying for them as you read what has happened in their lives.  I suggest you begin at the bottom post and read to the present.  Prayers for this family are in order.  You’ll see that as you read.

http://www.thepaulfamilyjourney.blogspot.com/

Thought for the Day: Signs you’re not reading your Bible enough

Someone has composed the following “Top Ten” list of signs you may not
be reading your Bible enough:

10) The Preacher announces the sermon is from Galatians….. and you
check the table of contents.
9) You think Abraham, Isaac & Jacob may have had a few hit songs
during the 60’s.
8) You open to the Gospel of Luke and a WWII savings bond falls
out.
7) Your favorite Old Testament patriarch is Hercules.
6) Your favorite Bible verse is “Cleanliness is next to
godliness.”
5) You become frustrated because Charlton Heston isn’t listed in
either the concordance or the table of contents.
4) Catching the kids reading the Song of Solomon, you demand:
“Who gave you this stuff?”
3) You think the Minor Prophets worked in the quarries.
2) You keep falling for it every time when the preacher tells you
to turn to First Condominiums.

And the number one sign you may not be reading your Bible enough:

1) The kids keep asking too many questions about your usual bedtime
story: “Jonah the Shepherd Boy and His Ark of Many Colors.”

It’s hard to over-estimate the importance of reading and studying the
Bible. God’s Word is our source of spiritual nourishment, our light
in the midst of a dark world, our mirror to see what needs to be
corrected in our lives. And yet, it is so easy to let other things
get in the way and interrupt time we have wanted to dedicate to Bible
reading.

“Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.” (Psa.
119:97).

Have you read your Bible today?

Have a great week!

Alan Smith
Boone church of Christ
Boone, NC

Have a marvelous Monday!

Anna Lee

Sunday

 “But Jesus said,
‘Let the little children come to Me,
and do not forbid them;
for of such is the kingdom of heaven.’”
~Matthew 19:14~

 

Lisa Watts, the Ponchatoula bride-t0-be who was sick earlier in the week, was well and became a bride last night.  Thank-you for praying she would be well by the time of the wedding.

Sarabeth Simpson

Please pray for Sarabeth Simpson as she will have her tonsils and adenoids taken out on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at North Oaks Outpatient Center in Hammond, La.
Thank you,
Marty & Gretchen, Micah & Sarabeth Simpson

Jadon’s Story

Yes I started taking steps yesterday. I can take about 5 steps. I get so excited and start going to fast. I have to learn to slow down a little and then I will be walking everywhere. My mommy and daddy are so proud of me. They never thought that i would progress this fast after surgery. I’m only 9 weeks post surgery and I’m saying about 50 words. The best part about me talking is I’m starting to use the words without my mommy having to say it first. I’m also saying people’s names when I see them. Today we stopped at my papa’s funeral home and as soon as mommy got me out the car I was saying papa. I knew he was in that building. I’m doing things that my mommy and daddy didn’t know if I would ever be able to do. It’s amazing!!!! We thank God everyday for what he has done.

Pray for the people of Afghanistan.

http://www.imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=10512&LanguageID=1709&cid=imbel

Thought for the Day: How to treat others

A young lady named Sally relates an experience she had in a seminary class, given by her teacher, whom we’ll call Brother Smith. She says Brother Smith was known for his elaborate object lessons. One particular day, Sally walked into class and knew they were in for another fun day. On the wall was a big target and on a nearby table were many darts. Brother Smith told the students to draw a picture of someone that they disliked or someone who had made them angry . . .and he would allow them to throw darts at the person’s picture.

Sally’s girlfriend (on her right), drew a picture of a girl who had stolen her boyfriend. Another friend (on her left), drew a picture of his little brother. Sally drew a picture of Brother Smith, putting a great deal of detail into her drawing. Sally was pleased at the overall effect she had achieved.

The class lined up and began throwing darts, with much laughter and hilarity. Some of the students threw their darts with such force that their targets were ripping apart. Sally looked forward to her turn, and was filled with disappointment when Brother Smith, because of time limits, asked the students to return to their seats.

As Sally sat thinking about how angry she was because she didn’t have a chance to throw any darts at her target, Brother Smith began removing the target from the wall. Underneath the target was a picture of Jesus….

A complete hush fell over the room as each student viewed the mangled picture of Jesus; holes and jagged marks covered His face and His eyes were pierced out.

Brother Smith said only these words, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me.” (Matthew 25:40)

No other words were necessary; the tear-filled eyes of each student focused only on the picture of Christ. The students remained in their seats even after the bell rang, then slowly left the classroom, tears streaming down their faces.

(author unknown)

May the story above serve as a reminder that our attitude toward Jesus Christ is demonstrated in the way we treat people around us.

Have a great day and a great weekend!

Alan Smith
Boone Church of Christ
Boone, NC

 

May this Lord’s Day be the best day of your week!

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Please add Scott Flamm to the Warrior list.
He has bladder cancer and will be going into his second surgery on Wednesday. Please pray the doctors remove all of his cancer, including the roots. He and his wife Robynn both work with me. Please keep Scott, Robynn and their three boys in your prayers.
Thanks
Pam (Sellers)

Continue to pray for Mr.Raymond Anthony as he battles with spreading cancer.  Pray for “Miss” Velma, the children, and grandchildren too.

Anna Webb “Webbie” McGehee Ory
(September 19, 1913 – March 20, 2012)

Anna Webb McGehee Ory, “Webbie”, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at her beloved beach house in Navarre Beach, FL. She was born September 19, 1913, the daughter of the late Dr. Lucius deYampert and Louise Andrews McGehee. She is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Joseph Arthur Ory, and her sister, Helen Louise “Sis” McGehee Morse. She is survived by her two daughters, Ann Ory Hood and husband Preston, and Louise “Weezie” Ory Myers and husband Chris. “Mama Webbie” was the adored grandmother of Taylor Preston Hood and wife Laurie, Ashley Hood Carey and husband Bobby, Leslie Myers Bullock and husband Johnny, and Amanda Myers McQuillen and husband Mike. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, Crockett and Garner Hood, Carter, Grant and Joe Carey, Blakely and Sadie Bullock and Anna Merritt and Myers McQuillen. Webbie attended Southeastern Louisiana University and then went on to earn her Masters in Library Science from Louisiana State University. She was an active member of the Amite Arcola Presbyterian Church in Amite, LA and a committed supporter of Southeastern Louisiana University. Webbie dedicated her life to her faith, family and friends and embodied the quiet Christian qualities of kindness, humility and love in all that she did. She thoroughly enjoyed football, the outdoors, a good book, the challenge of Sudoku, arts and crafts, and the presence of her family. A Memorial Service will be held at the Amite Arcola Presbyterian Church at 11:00 am Saturday, March 31, with a reception immediately following at the Mulberry House. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Anna “Webbie” Ory Endowed Scholarship, Southeastern Louisiana Foundation, P.O. Box 10293, Hammond, LA 70402. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Saturday

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you,

all whose thoughts are fixed on you!”

~Isaiah 26:3 NLT~

Commissioning Service

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37463

“October Baby”

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37460

Thought for the Day: A man can’t just sit around

You may have heard the story of Larry Waters of Los Angeles. Larry’s boyhood dream was to fly. When he graduated from high school, he joined the Air Force in hopes of becoming a pilot. Unfortunately, poor eyesight disqualified him. When he was finally discharged, he had to satisfy himself with watching jets fly over his backyard.

One day, Larry, had a bright idea. He decided to fly. He went to the local Army-Navy surplus store and purchased 45 weather balloons and several tanks of helium. The weather balloons, when fully inflated, would measure more than four feet across.

Back home, Larry securely strapped the balloons to his sturdy lawn chair. He anchored the chair to the bumper of his jeep and inflated the balloons with the helium. He climbed on for a test while it was still only a few feet above the ground.

Satisfied it would work, Larry packed several sandwiches and loaded his pellet gun — figuring he could pop a few balloons when it was time to descend — and went back to the floating lawn chair.

He tied himself in along with his pellet gun and provisions. Larry’s plan was to lazily float up to a height of about 30 feet above his back yard after severing the anchor and in a few hours come back down.

Things didn’t quite work out that way. When he cut the cord anchoring the lawn chair to his jeep, he didn’t float lazily up to 30 or so feet. Instead he streaked into the LA sky as if shot from a cannon. He didn’t level off at 30 feet, nor did he level off at 100 feet. After climbing and climbing, he leveled off at 11,000 feet.

At that height he couldn’t risk shooting any of the balloons, lest he unbalance the load and really find himself in trouble. So he stayed there, drifting, cold and frightened, for more than 14 hours.

Then he really got in trouble. He found himself drifting into the primary approach corridor of Los Angeles International Airport. A United pilot first spotted Larry. He radioed the tower and described passing a guy in a lawn chair with a gun. Radar confirmed the existence of an object floating 11,000 feet above the airport. LAX emergency procedures swung into full alert and a helicopter was dispatched to investigate. LAX is right on the ocean. Night was falling and the offshore breeze began to flow. It carried Larry out to sea with the helicopter in hot pursuit. Several miles out, the helicopter caught up with Larry. Once the crew determined that Larry was not dangerous, they attempted to close in for a rescue but the draft from the blades would push Larry away whenever they neared.

Finally, the helicopter ascended to a position several hundred feet above Larry and lowered a rescue line. Larry snagged the line and was hauled back to shore. The difficult maneuver was flawlessly executed by the helicopter crew. As soon as Larry was hauled to earth, he was arrested by waiting members of the LAPD for violating LAX airspace. As he was led away in handcuffs, a reporter dispatched to cover the daring rescue asked why he had done it. Larry stopped, turned and replied nonchalantly, “A man can’t just sit around.”

While there are certainly more productive (and less dangerous) things that a man can do with his time, Larry was right. God doesn’t want us to just sit around doing nothing. Far too often, we are content with our spiritual lives because “I haven’t done this” and “I haven’t done that.” Of course, the truth of the matter is, we haven’t done much of anything. God is not content just to know what sins we stayed away from. He wants to know what positive things we have done as well.

“Then they also will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.'” (Matthew 25:44-45)

“If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.” (John 13:17)

A man can’t just sit around — go do something! (but stay away from the balloons!)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Boone Church of Christ
Boone, NC

Exercise your right to vote today.

Anna Lee


Friday Afternoon

Jadon Pailot is now taking his first steps.  Another miracle!  Tell God a big thank-you!

Mrs. Shirley Frazier will have back surgery on the 28th in Baton Rouge.  Keep her in your prayers.

Kenneth Birch’s surgery will be at 7 A.M on April 30th at OLOL in Baton Rouge.

Marsha Bankston continues to need our prayers.  Please pray for her.

Mrs. Betty Bethel has been undergoing tests and is waiting for results.

Please continue to pray for Mr. Kenneth Felker and Ms. Grace Helen.  They both have continuing health issues.

Mrs. Pauline Strickland has been hospitalized for a silent heart attack, but should be home soon.

Billy Carl Strickland’s body is still not ready for treatment.  Pray for him and his family.