Thursday Addition

From Beth Graham Lee

Just wanted to do a “little shout out” to Day 8 of the Week of Prayer, The Many Faces of Louisiana Missions. On Day 8, the GA camper they speak about is Darian Vining, daughter of Mark and Rachel Vining of FBC, Amite. Also, the camper in the picture do the High Rope is my daughter, Macy Lee.

Thanks!!
Beth Lee

Mrs. Avis Sullivan fell and broke her hip this morning.  She will be having surgery tomorrow morning.  Please continue to pray for “Miss” Avis and her family.

Please pray for Erin Evanoff , daughter of the late Faye Kliesch Evanoff, as she sees a surgeon at 10:00 Pacific Time Zone to discuss the results of her biopsy and her future surgery.

Thursday

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, …

being confident of this very thing,

that He who has begun a good work in you

will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

~Philippians 1:3-6~

Please continue to pray for my Tolleson cousins in Texas.

Trinity Community Mission, Olla

John and Kim Stott, Directors

Matthew 20:26-28

“It must not be like that among you.

On the contrary,

whoever wants to become great among you

must be your servant,

and whoever wants to be first among you

must be your slave;

just as the Son of Man did not come to be served,

but to serve,

and to give His life – a ransom for many.”

Olla-01Trinity Community Mission is a care and hope center whose work is described by just that – givers of care and hope.  Since 2005, Trinity has provided food and clothing, but their greatest joy comes in giving a copy of God’s Word to families who are looking for the basic necessities of life – and needing the Hope of the Living Lord.

Ministry at Trinity Mission brings John and Kim Stott into daily contact with those who are hungry, homeless, in-between jobs, dealing with addictions and even un-wanted pregnancy.  Resources from area churches, along with volunteers and assistance through the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering, make help and hope possible.

Like other care and hope ministries in Louisiana, Trinity Mission is grateful for support from the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering that makes it possible for them to give Bibles and tracts along with a bag of clothes or food.  This ministry is a partnership of Pine Hill Baptist Church, Olla and churches in LaSalle Baptist Association.

John and Kim Stott ask us to pray for:

  • strength to keep going;
  • others to always see Jesus in them; and
  • His wisdom in their ministry.

Currently Louisiana Baptists assist 17 Care and Hope centers through the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering.

Wednesday Afternoon

My aunt’s comment on the Tollesons: “God keeps His promise to send New Mercies showing His Faithfulness!”

Tonight, fifty-five new IMB missionaries will be commissioned to serve around the world.  Please be in prayer for them as they move to their places of service around the world.  As you pray for them and their future ministries, please pray for the families they leave Stateside.  I know there are adjustments for them too.

Stacey Scarle had chemo and a rough day yesterday.  Please continue to pray for her.  Add her mom, Joanie Scarle, to your prayer list.  Joanie is having some medical testing.

Mrs. Avis Sullivan is on the way home.  She didn’t waste any time at North Oaks.  Line Creek will be a good recovery location. Thank God for “Miss” Avis’  good recovery from surgery to this point.

Wednesday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.”

~1Timothy 2:8~

Mary Kate LeTard, 75 years old of Hammond Louisiana, died September 13, 2010, after lengthy illness surrounded by son and friend Janet Landry at her residence.

She was born on February 5, 1935, in New Orleans.

Surviving are sons, Mark M LeTard, Brian P. LeTard, daughter & son-in-law, Pamela G. and John Betts, grandchildren, Kelly, Amanda and Beau LeTard, Eva and Matthew Posner, Quentin and Alayna Betts, brothers, William J. Reid and Richard V. Reid.

She is preceded in death by husband, Robert E. LeTard, brother, Joe E. Reid.
Friends will be received Saturday, September 18, 2010 9:00 am – 10:30 am at All Saints Episcopal Church in Ponchatoula.

Services will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church, Saturday, at 10:30 AM.

Interment will follow in the Kentwood Cemetery Kentwood, Louisiana.

Donations may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church Capital Improvement Fund 250 West Hickory Street. Ponchatoula LA, 70454 or North Oaks Hospice P.O. box 2668 Hammond LA. 70404

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – Day 4

Iglesia Bautista Hispaña

El Alfa y la Omega

Jose Us, Pastor

Joshua 1:9

“Haven’t I commanded: be strong and courageous?

Do not be afraid or discouraged,

for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Hispana-01Iglesia Bautista Hispaña El Alfa y la Omega offers worship and fellowship to the many faces of Louisiana missions which include Hispanic families in the Leesville area and at Fort Polk.  Pastor Jose Us personally feels and leads the challenge to reach the lost Hispanic community for Christ and to provide discipleship opportunities.

This church plant receives support from the sponsoring church, East Leesville Baptist church and Vernon Baptist Association.  Louisiana Baptists are part of this work through the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering.

Like many other church plants, El Alfa y la Omega received a grant from the state mission offering which assisted with purchase of property and provides pastoral supplements.

As you pray, remember to pray for:

  • Families in the area to continue to respond to the Gospel and to God’s gift of salvation;
  • Follow-up opportunities as a result of Sharing the Peace of Jesus in the New Llano community.  Ask God for continued open doors for church members to visit;
  • Efforts to reach the Hispanic youth in the area;
  • Opportunities for the ministry of the church, the leadership and new believers; and
  • the recently begun English as a Second Language classes to be an effective tool, opening doors to share Christ.

Work among Hispanics is one of our greatest Louisiana mission needs.  Currently there are 16 Hispanic missions receiving state mission’s assistance.

Get out and enjoy some of the cooler temperatures God is blessing us with.  Spend time thanking God for the cooler weather during your prayer time.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Evening

I have a “one-day-old” photo of Jillian Bodden is anyone wishes to see it.  Please let me know so I can email it to all of you.

Mrs. Judy Liberto did very well with her surgery this morning.  Pray for her recovery process to go as smoothly.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is somewhat better.  If she continues to do well, she may be able to come home by the end of the week.

Mrs. Avis Sullivan is still doing well.  Keep praying.  We may soon have to pray for her family as they try to get her to rest!

Mrs. Mark Kate LeTard of Hammond passed away and will be buried in Kentwood.  The website will not allow me to get a complete obituary at this time.  I’ll try later and/or tomorrow.

Tuesday

“It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer;

and while they are still speaking, I will hear.”

~Isaiah 65:24~

Stacey Scarle

‎5th chemo tomorrow (Tuesday). Surgeon decided to do all 8 chemos, surgery, then 6 wks of radiation. I should complete chemo in December and have surgery in January. I want to thank everyone for the love & support.

Mrs. Avis Sulivan will be admitted to North Oaks at 8:30 for surgery.  Please be in prayer for her and her family.

CaringBridge

Mrs. Lois Bridges tripped at home Sunday and broke a hip.  She is scheduled for surgery Wednesday at North Oaks.  Pray for her to have a good recovery from this problem.

Robbie Lynn C. Kirby is at her home in Jackson, MS.  Thank God for the good report she received yesterday.  Pray for a full recovery from this surgery.

Please remember to pray for Judy Liberto who will have surgery in McComb this morning and Jason Dean as he has a procedure in Hattisburg today.

You are invited to the cabin Thursday at 6:30 for a time of fellowship and eating followed by a devotional and time of prayer.  If you need more information, please contact me.

Disaster Relief

Gibbie McMillan, State Coordinator

Matthew 25:40 “And the King will answer them, ‘I assure you: Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me’.”

Disaster-Relief-02Louisiana is no stranger to natural disaster, “occurrences which cause human suffering or create human needs that victims cannot alleviate without assistance.”    Disaster Relief units in Louisiana are part of a national fleet of responders working with partners in other states and the North American Mission Board.  They respond to other states when requested by NAMB.

The many faces of Louisiana missions include those serving through Disaster Relief as well as recipients.  Through feeding units, chain saw units, shower units and laundry units, Louisiana Disaster Relief provides assistance in our state, in other states, and in other countries.

The Disaster Relief budget comes from the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering.  This budget is used to maintain equipment and at times has been needed to purchase new equipment.

Gibbie McMillan, Disaster Relief Director asks that we pray for:

  • provisions needed for response when disaster strikes;
  • sensitivity to the needs of the people involved in Disaster Relief;
  • this ministry to be used to reach and reap a harvest of souls for the Kingdom; and
  • more volunteers to respond to God’s call to be part of this great work.

Disaster Relief volunteers helped to prepare more than 7,000 Buckets of Hope for shipment to Haiti in Spring 2010.  While this is not a direct state missions ministry, it was possible because of the cooperative efforts of Louisiana Baptists on mission together.

Thank-you for praying today.  Your prayers mean so much to so many!

Anna Lee

Monday – Death Notice

Archie B. Osborn, M.D. (December 12, 1932 – September 11, 2010)

Dr. Osborn, 77, of Elizabeth, entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 11, 2010 in his residence. He was born on December 12, 1932 in Roseland to the union of Retus & Leontine Strickland Osborn. He graduated as Valedictorian from Amite High School and continued his studies in Pre-Med at S.E. Louisiana College. He then married the love of his life, Margaret Ann Patenotte in Amite in 1956. Dr. Osborn graduated from LSU Med School in 1957 and then served his country as Captain at the Dow Air Force Base in Bangor, Maine for two years. In 1960, he and his family moved to Elizabeth where he practiced for 38 years, being loved and respected by his patients and colleagues. Dr. Osborn was a member of the Louisiana Medical Society and the American Medical Association, as well as the Elizabeth Baptist Church.

He loved all things in nature, especially traveling with his wife to many islands in the Caribbean and South Pacific, following their hobby of collecting seashells. He was also an avid bird watcher and pursued his hobby of photographing birds and wildflowers of Louisiana, as a member of the Louisiana Native Plant Society, The Nature Conservatory and the Loose Alliance Birding Society of Cenla.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Retus Osborn, III and his son, Mark Eugene Osborn.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Margaret Ann Osborn of Elizabeth; one son, David Osborn and wife, Susan of Ponchatoula; one daughter, Ann E. Woods and husband, Roger of Silsbee, Texas and grandchildren, Sara, Adam, Laura, Andrew, Dana and Colt and one great-granddaughter, Gracie Ann.

Funeral services for Archie B. Osborn, M.D. will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 14 in the Elizabeth Baptist Church with Reverend Danny Perry officiating. Committal services will follow in the Hampton Memorial Cemetery under the guidance of White Oaks, Oakdale.

Pallbearers to serve are Jimmy Hughes, Forrest Thompson, Bobby Crafton, Roger Woods, Adam Osborn and Andy Osborn.

Friends may call today from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service in the Church.

Memorials may be made to the Elizabeth Baptist Church in honor of Dr. Osborn.

Read more: Tangilena.com – Archie B Osborn M D December 12 1932 September 11 2010

I don’t remember this Dr. Osborn as much as I remember his parents.  They both played a big part of my growing up years.

Monday – Still Afternoon

Robbie Lynn C. Kirby

Just recd. call from Linda. They have already called Robbie Lynn from the Dr. office and they already have the test results from the path. lab and they did not find any cancer in her cervix or the limph nodes they tested. Our GOD is an awesome GOD and he heard and answered the prayers of all the people who have been praying and it has been many many people all over even as far as Idaho. So everyone can rejoice with us and thank and praise God for the great test results. Hopefully from here we will have the 6-8 wks of recovery and she will be on the way to better health. She will still have some past and present health issues to deal with but as it stands now cancer will not be one of them. Continue to pray for Robbie Lynn and thank all of you from the bottom of our heart for all the prayers you have already offered up on her and our behalf. May God bless all of you. Robert Callihan

Jillian Avery Bodden

Jillian was born today 9/13/10–7 Lbs 2 oz, 20 3/4″ at 1:44 pm. mom and baby are great. She is beautiful!! God is do good.  Judy Easley

Ellen “Doodle” Russell Brocato
(November 19, 1951 – September 12, 2010)

A resident of Amite, she died at 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2010 in Amite, LA. She was born November 19, 1951 in Clinton and was 58 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Mike Brocato, Amite; sister, Malaki Hayden Gore and her husband, Johnny, Nederland, TX; brother, Clarence “Cootie” Russell and his wife, Marilyn, Franklinton; niece, Dr. Melissa Leigh Russell and her husband, Dr. Sam Yoselevitz, Cambridge, MA; nephew, Adam Lane Russell, Franklinton; her dog, Ginger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Lavilla Russell. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Services conducted by Pastor Jeff McKneely. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola.