I just talked with Ora Lee Wilson and asked for an updated on her sister-in-law who had cancer surgery. The report is good; the doctors think they got it all. Pray for the family as they rejoice over the good report.
Ora Lee said the family had bad news today. Ora Lee’s first cousin’s son and daughter-in-law had their first child today. Shortly after they baby boy was shown to his mother she had problems and died. Pray for the family. especially this young man with a new baby boy to raise.
Jason Dean’s surgery went well. He’s now in room A109 at Cypress Pointe and scheduled to come home Sunday if all goes well. Pray for good days between now and then. Also, pray for the family.
Jana C. Creel is hospitalized in McComb with acute divroticulitious Add her to your prayer list even though she is hoping to go home tomorrow.
John David Ponder, Sr.
(September 28, 1930 – November 9, 2011)
A resident of Amite, he passed away at 9:08 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Mid Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland, TX. He was born September 28, 1930 in Amite and was 81 years of age. Mr. Ponder was a U. S. Coast Guard Veteran of the Korean War and a graduate of Tulane Law School. He is survived by four children, Julie T. Ponder of Roseland, Amos L. Ponder of Amite, Katy Ponder Taylor and husband, Mark, of Orange, Tx., and Phillip Ponder of Amite; eight grandchildren, David and Elena Walker, Julia Walker, John and Kim Bittola, Devin Walker, Tara Ponder, Mark Glen Taylor, Annmarie Taylor, and Matthew Taylor; and three great-grandchildren, David and Christopher Walker, and Charlotte Bittola. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jo Ann Leatherman Ponder; two sons, John David Ponder Jr. and George W. L. Ponder; parents, Justice Amos L. Ponder, Sr. and Amanda McMichael Ponder; 2 brothers, Amos L. Ponder, Jr. and George M. Ponder; 1 sister, Julia Ponder Doane. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12 Noon until religious services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Services conducted by Bro. John Fulda. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite, LA.
“Commit your work to the Lord,
and then your plans will succeed.”
~Proverbs 16:3 (NLT)~
Quote for Dr. Tom Higginbotham’s sermon last night: “The attitude of those in the early church was what’s mine is yours! I’m afraid too often we have an attitude of what’s yours is mine!”
Relying on God
The following two news stories come from Reuters:
“A Ukraine businessman who bought a pager for each member of his staff as a New Year gift was so alarmed when all 50 of them went off at the same time that he drove his car into a lamp post. The unnamed businessman was returning from the pager shop when the accident happened,” the Fakty daily newspaper reported. “With no more than 100 metres to go to the office, the 50 pagers on the back seat suddenly burst out screeching. The businessman’s fright was such that he simply let go of the steering wheel and the car ploughed into a lamp post. After he had assessed the damage to the car, the businessman turned his attention to the message on the 50 pagers. It read: ‘Congratulations on a successful purchase!’ ”
“Normally accidents like this shouldn’t happen,” reasoned a Caputh, Germany, police spokesman. “A motorist following driving instructions on the satellite navigation computer in his BMW drove down a ferry ramp into the Havel River without realizing the only way he could cross the river was to wait for the ferry. The 57-year-old driver was not injured. This sort of thing can happen when people rely too much on technology.”
We do rely a lot on technology, don’t we? From pagers and satellite navigation systems to cell phones and fax machines, we have become more and more dependent upon our world of technology. It is important, though, that we step back every now and then and remind ourselves, “We can survive without all these gadgets, but we cannot survive without God.”
In Psalm 20, David expressed it this way:
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the LORD our God.” (Psalm 20:7)
Chariots and horses were certainly not wrong; no more so than modern gadgets. But it was necessary to reinforce the truth that our faith in not in such things, but in God Almighty.
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Put your faith in God, not the technological toys of today’s modern world.
Anna Lee
Chloe Neyland
Chloe is struggling a little bit today trying to adjust to being off the vent. she is very happy though because they gave her a little milk and her stomach is not so empty. BABY STEPS!
James Rimes said the last blasting seems to have taken care of all of Susan‘s kidney stones. That’s a wonderful answer to our prayers for her.
Mrs. Ruby Dillon has been having a problem with her hip for several weeks. Pray it begins to feel better so she can have some relief.
Jason Dean’s back surgery will be tomorrow at Cypress Point. The time has been changed to 10:30. Pray all goes well doing healing and recovery.
Mr. Pete Hyde has another week at rehab before he can come home. Pray for him to regain strength and movement during this time.
Pray for Mrs. Patricia Peterson and for her daughter, Sherry.
Willie V. Hughes
(March 11, 1924 – November 9, 2011)
Willie V. Hughes, 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was a resident of Kentwood and a member of First Baptist Church of Kentwood. She is survived by her sister, Angie “Anne” Simmons Hurst and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Pat Varnado, an American Air Force Sergeant who was killed in World War II; their son, Gerald W. Varnado; her husband, Brady Hughes; her parents, William I. and Velma Simmons; her brother, William I. Simmons, Jr.; three sisters, Lillian Rachel, Voncile Mack and Ollie Mae Stoker. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.
Please pray for “Miss” Anne who has been a faithful caregiver for “Miss” Bill for many years.
“Do not worry about anything,
but pray and ask God for everything you need,
always giving thanks.
And God’s peace,
which is so great we cannot understand it,
will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
~Philippians 4:6-7, NCV~
Please pray for Mrs. Micky Cade as she has a biopsy today.
Continue to pray for Mrs. Bill Hughes who is still at North Oaks.
Thank God for watching over Chloe Neyland and for giving the doctor the ability to get her off the vent. Ask a special blessing on Lisa as she waits and waits to see Chloe each day.
Quote for Dr. Tom Higginbotham’s message at revival last night:
Don’t ever let what you don’t know about God get in the way of what you do know about Him!
We carry crock pots into the kitchen and set them on the table. Soup is ladled into bowls. Bread is neatly placed on plates. Dessert stands ready on a counter nearby. Outside hungry people wait. My community group is serving those in need tonight.
And aren’t we all in need?
We wipe down the last of the surfaces a couple of hours later. I think of smiles as spoons are lifted to lips. I remember the laughter of children as they tear the corner off a cookie. I recall the look of satisfaction and fullness as folks lean back in their chairs when they’re done.
Where have I seen all of that before?
And I realize then that I see it every day. I see it when a coworker pauses to offer a kind word to someone having a hard day—a little morsel of encouragement that’s gobbled up with gratitude. I see it when my friend wraps her arms around her oh-so-tired little one and sees past the crankiness to the silent request for comfort and rest. I see it when a stranger on the street flashes a smile like an unexpected bit of chocolate tossed my way.
If I were with you now, I know I’d see it too. You’re feeding someone today. Who is the hungry heart in your life? Oh, what you do may feel small. It may feel unseen. But it matters. It’s noticed by the one who said, “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.”
Just in case no one has told you lately, I want to whisper this: Thank you for what you do. Thank you for feeding the hungry in your life in your own amazing way.
We carry the crock pots back to our cars. The fall wind feels like a whisper around us. Every last bit is gone. We didn’t even get to eat but I don’t feel hungry. It turns out those whose bodies we fed did the same for our hearts in return.
And so it goes—round and round. Giving, receiving, in need, meeting needs too.
Until we’re all so very full.
Meet a need today!
Anna Lee
God answered our prayers with a YES!
From Laura DeBlanc
From Debbie Bales
Please add my mother Mildred Jacobsen to the prayer request.. She has fallen 4 times in the last 3 weeks & seems to be getting weaker as each day passes!! We r looking for a sitter from 11:oo pm -7:00am.. I take care of her most everyday!I have been very sick with a kidney & bladder infection for 3 weeks..
Charles Julius “Pete” Fulda, III
(April 6, 1934 – November 7, 2011)
Mr. Charles Julius Fulda, III, known to many of his friends and family as “Pete”, was born April 6, 1934 in Independence, Louisiana and passed away peacefully November 7, 2011 after a brief illness. Charles known as Pete to many was a resident of Amite, Louisiana and member of Amite Church of Christ. He was a graduate of Amite High School 1952 where he met his wife, Jacqueline Fulda and played football for all four years. He also graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern State University.
Mr. Fulda is survived by his wife Jacqueline Juanita Fulda of fifty-six years; 2 children: a son Charles Julius Fulda IV and daughter Cindy Lynn Green; Two grandchildren: Sean Wayne Green and Dustin Layne Green; Two brothers: Fieldon John Fulda and George Earle Fulda; son – in –law Wayne Louis Green and daughter –in- law Karen Crosby along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Julius Fulda, Jr. and Georgie Stafford Fulda; one son Jonathan Layne Fulda.
Mr. Fulda was a distinguished military veteran serving in both the United States Air Force and the United States Army. He served overseas in various locations including Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, where he and his wife gave birth to their first son, Charles Julius Fulda, IV in 1957. Due to the location of his first son’s birth, Pete was able to telephone his parents in Amite, Louisiana where it was still the day before the birth. He also served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded the United States Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service. After retirement he continued to travel throughout the world working for numerous corporations supporting their IT objectives. After retirement he returned home to live in his hometown of Amite. He enjoyed life, family and his church. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Visitation is at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with Funeral Services scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel with Fieldon John Fulda and George Earle Fulda officiating. Graveside services to follow with full color guard and military honors at Amite City Cemetery.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy16W next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.
If you live in Mississippi or have friends who do, please consider sharing this URL with them this morning. It concerns the voting today on Initiative 26.
If you don’t live in Mississippi, this would be a subject of prayer for your today.
“Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion!
Declare His deeds among the people.”
~Psalm 9:11~
Shared by Lisa M. Neyland
Chloe’s Dr is trying real hard to get her off the vent. It is not going so well, her little lungs just aren’t strong enough yet. Hoping tomorrow will show more improvement! Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers coming our way
Mason Carter said his grandmother, Ms. Molly Carter, broke her left arm yesterday. Pray for her that the healing process will go well.
It’s another Tuesday, so I think Susan Rimes is making another trip to the doctor. Please pray Susan will soon be free of pain.
Caring Bridge: Callie Cole
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/calliecole
Quote from Dr. Tom Higginbotham at the revival service last night
“Discipline from God gives evidence that we are a son/daughter, not just a sinner.”
Revival continues tonight at FBC, Kentwood at 6:30. I need to add that Bro. Jeff is doing a wonderful/beautiful job in preparing us for worship through his music.
Thought for the Day: God’s grading plan
Someone has come up with this list of the ways that professors grade their final exams:
DEPT OF STATISTICS:
– All grades are plotted along the normal bell curve.
DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY:
– Students are asked to blot ink in their exam books, close them and turn them in. The professor opens the books and assigns the first grade that comes to mind.
DEPT OF HISTORY:
– All students get the same grade they got last year.
DEPT OF PHILOSOPHY:
– What is a grade?
LAW SCHOOL:
– Students are asked to defend their position of why they should receive an A.
DEPT OF MATHEMATICS:
– Grades are variable.
DEPT OF LOGIC:
– If and only if the student is present for the final and the student has accumulated a passing grade then the student will receive an A else the student will not receive an A.
DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE:
– Random number generator determines grade.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT:
– Each student must figure out his grade by listening to the instructor play the corresponding note (+ and – would be sharp and flat respectively).
DEPT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
– Everybody gets an A.
How do you suppose God will grade us on our “final exam”? Some people think he will automatically pass everyone (“After all, he’s so kind and loving, how could he do otherwise?”). Some people think he’ll grade on a curve (“I may be bad, but I’m not as bad as some people I know!”). Some people think he look at the assignments you completed (the “good” deeds) and the assignments you failed (the “bad” deeds), and passes you if the good side outweighs the bad.
However, none of those ideas are accurate. Truth is, God grades on a strict pass/fail basis — either we pass (heaven) or we fail (hell). And there is only one way to keep from failing:
“There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.” (Romans 8:1).
For those who are “in Christ” and continue to walk “according to the Spirit”, the grade is certain. I don’t know about you, but I’m anxious for the semester to end! 🙂
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Boone Church of Christ
Boone, NC
Pass or fail? Heaven or hell? We determine our own outcome!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
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