Mrs. Othell Williams got her pacemaker yesterday and did well. She was able to return home after the procedure. Keep her and Mr. Joe in your prayers.
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I have good news. I was released from physical therapy today. It has been 5 1/2 months since I fell. I’m so thankful for the progress I’ve made. Take my suggestion and try not to fall.
“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;
in the morning I will direct it to You,
and I will look up.”
~Psalm 5:3~
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Jadon’s Story: Getting Admitted in the Morning
http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2011/05/getting-admited-in-morning.html
Henry McKenzie had a good day yesterday – no pain and feeling stronger. Continue to pray for him.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
“They will be divided, father against son, son against father, mother against daughter, daughter against mother . . .” (Luke 12:53a, HCSB).
Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, asking you to pray for new Christians.
In Southeast Asia, fourteen young people sat in a circle on the wooden houseboat where they had met to fellowship and study God’s Word. They were new believers, and every one of their prayer requests was the same: “Pray for my mom and dad and brothers and sisters.” Some shared their need for prayer with tears, as they had experienced persecution for their new faith. But they had found a new joy and wanted their family to know it as well. In another group that same week, men and women sat on feedbags on the ground and studied God’s Word. Their prayer requests echoed that of the first group. Husbands asked for the salvation of their wives, and wives asked for prayer for their husbands to know God. In the Mon-Khmer Cluster, as in much of Southeast Asia, family is primary. Ask the Lord to move among families. Pray that the Gospel will reach heads of household and flow from house to house.
For many years, people have been faithfully praying for the salvation of the Futa Toro people of West Africa. In the village of ‘Danville,’ these prayers are slowly, yet steadily, being answered. In the past few months, several people have come to follow Jesus. Just recently, team member Don made contact with a new seeker who is asking deep questions as he searches God’s Word and the Quran. Another has also come forward to follow ‘the Jesus Road.’ He had the boldness to come to Don’s front door, asking how to follow.
* Please pray for these two Futa Toro men–and the many others–as the Holy Spirit draws them to salvation through God’s Son.
* Ask that the change in these Southeast Asian believers will be apparent to their family members, drawing them to the truth of God’s amazing grace.
* Gently share the Gospel with your family members who have not yet accepted Jesus as Savior.
ONE OF MY favorite scenes in Lean on Me takes place right after Morgan Freeman (Principle Joe Clark) orders the security guards to expurgate the drug dealers and hoodlums from Eastside…
The rest of the student body watches in disbelief and cheers as the riffraff is forced off the stage and out of school forever. Principle Clark then says ominously, “The next time it may be you. And if you do no better than them, it will be you!” After a brief, inspirational charge, he strides past the stunned audience and out of the auditorium. Then one darling young woman turns to the friend beside her and says, “Mr. Clark don’t play!”
That phrase sums up much of Zephaniah’s message: God doesn’t wink at sin; God doesn’t compromise His holiness; God doesn’t sit idly by while His people cavort with idols. . .God don’t play.
Some of you might be thinking, “Well, I know some real stinkers who’ve never paid a divine penalty for rotten behavior. God seems to be twiddling His thumbs while they have a moral meltdown. Why doesn’t He wallop them for their whopper sins instead of spanking me for minor infractions?” If you’ve pondered along those lines, you’re not alone. There have been many times when I’ve questioned God doles out punishment. When I’ve wondered why He doesn’t obliterate certain people into grease spots — or at least singe them a little.
But we need to remember that the lack of overt, tangible punishment doesn’t mean anyone ever gets away with rebellion against God. There will always be a price to pay for sin. The highest price of all is to be separated from Him. Lisa Harper, “God Doesn’t Do Recess,” Tough Love, Tender Mercies, 72-73
KneEmail: “I will stretch out My hand against Judah, and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. I will cut off every trace of Baal from this place, the names of the idolatrous priests with the pagan priests–Those who worship the host of heaven on the housetops; those who worship and swear oaths by the LORD, but who also swear by Milcom; those who have turned back from following the LORD, and have not sought the LORD, nor inquired of Him.” Zephaniah 1.4-6
Mike Benson’s KneEmail
Vacation Bible School at FBC, Kentwood will begin next Monday, June 6th, at 8:30. T-shirts and music are available in the church office now. The theme of this year’s VBS is Big Apple Adventure. I hope to see you there as a worker, a student, or as a driver for children. It will be a great week!
Anna Lee
Be sure to stay in touch with God today concerning these needs and others that are on your hearts.
Anna Lee
“Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.
Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God,
for to You I will pray.”
~Psalm 5:1-2~
Pray for Mrs. Othell Williams as she receives a pacemaker today and for Henry McKenzie as he has additional outpatient tests.
CaringBridge: Logan Watts
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Cooper Roy Watson
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14. Cooper Roy Watson, born June 4, 2010, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 11 months old and a resident of Walker. Visitation at Walker Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 31, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, June 1, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Dr. Richard Blue. Burial in the Sibley Cemetery, Walker. Survived by his parents, Jarrod and Barbara Milton Watson; two sisters, Isabella and Courtney Watson; maternal grandparents, Larry and Diane Milton; paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Vida Watson; and paternal great-grandmothers, Clara Watson and Ella Foster. Please visit the registry book at www.sealefuneral.com.
Mrs. Annie Bell Cooksey Venable
Mrs. Annie Bell Cooksey Venable was born December 16, 1925 and passed away at 5:06 a.m., Sunday, May 29, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 85, a native of Booneville, MS and a resident of Greensburg.
Mrs. Annie Bell is survived by 3 daughters, Geneva Ann Easley, Hammond, Margie Venable McLin and husband Joseph W. Jr., Hammond and Frances Venable Rabalais and husband Kyle, Sr., Greensburg; 7 sons, James L. Claxton and wife Catherine, St. Francisville, William D. Claxton and wife Jean, Greensburg, David Venable, Chamblee, GA., Roy E. Venable and wife Kathleen, Baker, Daniel L. Venable and wife Cindy, Greensburg, Marlin D. Venable and wife Tawana, Greensburg, Jeffrey R. Venable and wife Tammy, New Roads, LA; 2 sisters, Frances Willard Cooksey Tucker, Booneville, MS, Linda Cooksey Marcum, Boonville, MS; 3 brothers, John Arlen Cooksey, L.Q. Cooksey and Larry Cooksey all of Booneville, MS; 23 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Preceded in death by parents, Thomas Levi and Sally Marten Cooksey; husband, Davis S. Venable; daughter, Lonnie Jane Claxton; son, Billy Joe Claxton; grandson, Jared Paul Venable; great grandson, Tyler Morgan; step-mother, Nellie Cooksey; brothers, Hershel Cooksey, Hubert Cooksey Marvin Cooksey; sisters, Deannie Cooksey, Dorrie Cooksey, Dorothy Cooksey, special sister and best friend, Daisey Cooksey Newcomb; special aunt and uncles, uncle Will Buck Cooksey and aunt Willie Mae Cooksey; uncle Jack and aunt Ally Cooksey and cousin J.C. Cooksey.
Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Day’s United Methodist Church, Liverpooll from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Danny Smith officiating. Interment in Day’s Cemetery, Liverpool, LA.
Henry McKenzie
Virginia McKenzie called to say Henry rested well at home last night. She and Henry thank God for honoring their prayers for an option other than surgery. Henry has an appointment with the doctor in McComb tomorrow. Keep them in your prayers.
“Noah did everything exactly as God had commanded him.”
~Genesis 6:22 (NLT)~
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I’m thankful for all the men and women who have and are serving our country today and in the past. I know you sacrificed so much to protect us and our freedoms. I also know families sacrifice as mush as those who are serving. Family members left at home miss their loved ones and daily have concerns about whether their service person will make it back home safely. Thank-you all!
Mrs. Othell Williams will have a pacemaker implanted tomorrow. Pray all goes well tomorrow and the pacemaker is helpful in making “Miss” Othell healthier.
Tom Brister will meet with the surgeon Thursday. Pray for Tom and his family as they face the uncertainties ahead of them.
Audrey Faust Lambert
(November 10, 1926 – May 29, 2011)
A resident of Amite, she died at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at her home. She was born November 10, 1926 in Montpelier and was 84 years of age. She is survived by her 2 daughters Vivian Lambert Trabona and her husband, Nick, Amite and Bonnie Lambert Travis and her husband, J. D., Baytown, TX; 5 sons, Harrell Lanis Lambert, Tickfaw, Charles Richard Lambert and his wife, Pattie, Baytown, TX, Aubrey Carl Lambert and his wife, Janet, Amite, Homer Leo Lambert and his wife, Donna, Pearl River, Kenneth Fred Lambert and his wife, Dawn; 1 brother, Aubrey “Elwood” Faust, Brookhaven. Preceded in death by husband, Harrell H. Lambert; parents, Leo and Abline Chavers Faust; brother, Wade Faust; sister, Altie Faust Bennett; 2 grandsons, Troy Lanis Lambert and Timothy Shane Lambert; daughter-in-law, Jackie Lambert.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time with McKneely Funeral Home, Amite.
Thank a verteran or a current member of the military today!
Anna Lee
Dale Forrest
Kathy Dale ask me to let you know that Monday night was left out of second obit notice. Thank You.
Pam
Henry McKenzie’s doctor decided to treat Henry with medication in order to possibly prevent surgery. Please pray for Henry, Virginia, and the rest of the family.
CaringBridge: Logan Watts
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Robert Dale Forrest
(February 4, 1931 – May 28, 2011)
A resident of Kentwood, he passed away at 12:56 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born February 4, 1931 and was 80 years of age. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Korea and a member of Spring Creek Masonic Lodge #184. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Masonic Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday. Interment will follow in Spring Creek Masonic Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by wife, Julia B. Forrest, daughter, Kathy Dale Forrest, son, Craig Forrest and his wife, Pam, sister, Ivy Beryl Blades and her husband, Jule, 2 brothers, Earl Forrest and his wife, Ann, Wayne Forrest and his wife, Mardell, 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 step-children, 8 step-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Norman Forrest and Ertie Crowe Forrest. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.
“By faith, Noah built a ship in the middle of dry land.
He was warned about something he couldn’t see,
and acted on what he was told ….
As a result, Noah became intimate with God.”
~Hebrews 11:7 (MSG)~
Is your faith as strong as Noah’s was?
From Ellen M. VandeVuss
Update on baby Cooper. He is sedated because he fights the tubes when he’s awake. The doctor wants to push Cooper to see if he’ll breathe on his own. They will try to wean him from the breathing machine during weekend and expect to see some “worsening” before it gets better (as far as breathing level numbers are concerned). If Cooper’s brain does not tell him to breathe on his own, then his parents have some decisions to make.
His parents asked for prayer. They are broken up, but also have a peace about everything.
Pray for wisdom for the doctors and strength, wisdom and peace for all of the Watson family.
It seems that lately God has given us several children to pray for. I’m sure you will be faithful to pray for each child and their family. Let’s not let any of them down.
Have a great Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee
Jadon‘s Story
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From Pam Forrest
Please pray for our family. Mr. Dale passed away this afternoon. Thank you. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Robert Dale Forrest
(February 4, 1931 – May 28, 2011)
A resident of Kentwood, LA, he passed away at 12:56PM on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born February 4, 1931 and was 80 years of age. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Monday, May 30, 2011, and from 8 a.m. on until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment will follow in Spring Creek Masonic Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.
Henry McKenzie is hospitalized at Southwest with kidney stones. If he doesn’t pass the stone(s) tonight, he will have surgery in the morning. Virginia asks you to pray God takes care of the stones today or tonight.
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