Tuesday

“For by grace you have been saved through faith,

and that not of yourselves;

it is the gift of God,

not of works,

lest anyone should boast.”

~Ephesians 2:8-9, NKJV~

George Eddie Lee is still hospitalized in Baton Rouge.  Please continue to keep him and his family on your prayer list.

Pray for Mrs. Catherine Yarborough as she continues her recovery at home.

Pray that everyone gets properly prepared for the tropical storm that seems to be headed in our direction.

Pray for the Brabham family as they celebrate the life of Mr. Billy tonight and tomorrow.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

A TEACHER HAD twelve students in his class…

He brought into the room a box of thirteen roses.  Taking one of them out of the box, he passed it around the class asking each student to handle and smell it.  Afterwards, he placed it back into the box.  When the class period came to a close, he passed the entire box of roses around the room for each student to get one for themselves.  With twelve students and thirteen roses, naturally there would be one left.

Which do you suppose it was?

It was the one everybody had touched — the one whose petals was falling off that did not look very fresh anymore.

In like manner, we urge all of our young people to avoid becoming used and soiled.  Rather, we encourage them to preserve their chastity and purity at all costs, giving themselves to one man or one woman for life.  (Allen Webster, “Why Not Be a Prodigal?”)

“For this is the will of God, your sanctification, that you should abstain from sexual immorality.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Remember to prepare for the storm that seems to want to come through our area.  Remember to prepare for the storms of life that blow our way.  There is One who can face those  storms with us!  Be sure you have invited Him into your life!

Anna Lee

Tuesday – Obituary

William Hardy “Billy” Brabham, Jr.
(January 14, 1939 – August 9, 2010)
William Hardy “Billy” Brabham, Jr. was born January 14, 1939 and passed away at 4:10 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 71, a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Kentwood. Mr. Billy was a lifelong cattle farmer, a 1957 graduate of Greensburg High School and was a member of the 1957-1959 Tulane University Football Team.

Mr. Billy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Virginia Webb Brabham, Kentwood; 2 daughters, Lisa B. Peairs and husband, Ricky, Clinton and Amy B. Holland and husband, Chris, Kentwood; 2 sons, Jason Brabham and wife, Carmen, Kentwood and Seth Brabham and wife, Sara, Kentwood; daughter-in-law, Beth B. Brabham, Magnolia, MS; 2 brothers, David Brabham and wife, Connie, Kentwood and Danny Brabham and wife, Bunny, Prairieville; 13 grandchildren, Garrett Brabham, Meagan Strickland, Jeb Brabham, Hunter Brabham, Shane Holland, Whitney Holland, Kaysey Holland, Dalton Brabham, Caylon Brabham, Carlon Brabham, Alison Brabham, Wyatt Brabham and Hollie Peairs.

He was preceded in death by his parents William Hardy, Sr. and Emma Lee Blades Brabham; son, Kyle Garrett Brabham, Sr.; brother, Ronnie Brabham.

Visitation at the Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Tangipahoa, on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and on Thursday, August 11 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Worship Services at 10:00 a.m. with Rev, Larry Blades and Rev. Kevin Smith officiating. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Garrett Brabham, Shane Holland, Jeb Brabham, Hunter Brabham, Dalton Brabham, Wyatt Brabham Richard Wales & Adrian Phillips. Honorary Pallbearers are Deloy Smith and Gene McNabb.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

Tuesday

“Your heavenly Father already knows perfectly well

what you need and he will give it to you

if you give him first place in your life

and live as he wants you to.”

~Matthew 6:33 (LB)~

Weekly Prayer Requests from the IMB

August 11, 2010

* Urgent: Pray for the people of Pakistan, which is experiencing its worst flooding in 80 years; more than 13 million people are being impacted.

* Give thanks to God for providing two new English teachers to assist those serving among the Rumelian Turks of the Balkans who have been overwhelmed by the demand for good English teachers.

* Pray that during the month of Ramadan, the Uzbeks of Post-Soviet Central Asia who are seeking God will find Him in His Son, Jesus Christ.

* Thank the Lord for a young Herero couple in Windhoek, Namibia, who feel called to return to their village to plant a church among their people.

* Pray for Tswana young people in Botswana who are hurting and in need of a caring and compassionate friend and for the missionary couple who are seeking to provide them godly counsel.

You may enjoy some of these Baptist Press articles.  I did.
Baptist Press Stories for Aug. 9, 2010
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  • 10 Christian aid workers killed in Afghanistan mountains
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33482
  • Volunteer in Zambia dies in auto accident
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33483
  • Expert: Supreme Court likely cautious on ‘gay marriage
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33484
  • 70th Sturgis motorcycle rally begins
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33485
  • Baptists welcome bicycle riders to town
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33486
  • FIRST-PERSON; Giving up on the Great Commission God?
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33487

My aunt sent me this link to a DaySpring blog.  I think it will touch your heart if you spend some time reading it.

http://blog.dayspring.com/

Please continue to pray because your prayers make a difference!

Anna Lee

Monday Night

William Hardy “Billy” Brabham, Jr.
(January 14, 1939 – August 9, 2010)

William Hardy “Billy” Brabham, Jr. was born January 14, 1939 and passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 71, a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Kentwood.

Mr. Billy is survived by his wife Virginia Webb Brabham, Kentwood; 2 daughters, Lisa B. Peairs and husband, Ricky, Clinton and Amy B. Holland and husband, Chris, Kentwood; 2 sons, Jason Brabham and wife, Carmen, Kentwood and Seth Brabham and wife, Sara, Kentwood.

He was preceded in death by his son, Kyle Garrett Brabham, Sr.

Other relatives and arrangements will be added on Tuesday.

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

Monday Addition

Kelly Knud Purvis

(December 12, 1965 – August 8, 2010)

Kelly Knud Purvis was born December 12, 1965 and passed away at 3:40 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2010 at his residence. He was 45, a native of Spencer, IA and a resident of Kentwood.

Kelly is survived by his wife, Debra Stewart Purvis, Kentwood; 2 sons, Jacob Richardson Purvis, Kentwood and Kalob Knud Purvis, French Settlement; a daughter, Jaci Firman, New Iberia; parents, Jules & Joyce Purvis, Peoria, IL; brother, Aaron Purvis, Peoria, IL; sister, Jamie Purvis, Peoria, IL; half-brother, Jessie Purvis, Peoria, IL; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Haspel R. & Margie Stewart, Kentwood..

He preceded in death by his grandfather, Milton Christensen.

Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Larry Blades officiating. Interment at a later date.

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

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

Monday

“But the LORD answered,

‘Who makes people able to speak

or makes them deaf or unable to speak?

Who gives them sight or makes them blind?

Don’t you know that I am the one who does these things?

Now go!

When you speak, I will be with you and give you the words to say.’”

~Exodus 4:11-12, CEV~

Petey Harper’s mother, “Miss” Maxine, is with Petey in South Carolina.  Petey will require another surgery and additional treatment.  I know the family will appreciate your prayers.

Kayla Schneeweiss has three fractured facial bones and some nerve damage.  Hopefully, both will heal without any permanent problems.  Pray for Kayla and her family.

Mrs. David Cutrer was able to leave the hospital again.  Pray she does well this time and does not need any additional hospital time.

Add Mrs. Judy Liberto to your prayer list.  She will require an additional surgery and follow-up treatment.  She will appreciate prayers on her behalf.

Mr. Robert Frohn is doing much better.  Thanks for your continued prayers for him.

Mr. Jimmy Tolar is having problems with his eyes and his knees.  Please add him to your prayer list.

Obituary for Joshua Wade Carrier

http://www.actionnews.us/News/Obituaries/tabid/61/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3292/Joshua-Wade-Carrier.aspx

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

A SENIOR HAD backed a meek little freshman into a corner and was bombarding him with an impressive string of scientific facts…

He said, “Did you know that…?  Are you aware of…?  Does it interest you…?”

Finally, the beleaguered freshman got a word in edgewise.  “Well, there is one thing you don’t know,” he said, half-crying.

The senior snapped back, “And just what is that…?”

“You don’t know,” sobbed the freshman, “that you are standing on my sore foot…”

People will turn away from the gospel if we are insensitive and harsh.  (Bob Barnes)  It is not enough that we have the truth…, we must also have the touch.

“Let your speeech always be with grace, seasoned, as it were, with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person.” Colossians 4:6

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

Special Request

The Ronnie & Michelle Carrier family is so in need of prayers. Their 17 year old son, Joshua Carrier passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 7. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at Harry McKneely Funeral Home in Hammond. Joshua was a Senior at Loranger High School. Michelle is the daughter of Cheryl Pierre, a sister of Fay Raborn. Strength that comes through prayers will be so appreciated.

Continue to pray for George Eddie Lee.  He is in Our Lady of the Lake.  He developed problems associated with working out in the hot weather we have had lately.  Pray he continue to improve.  Pray for protection for all those who must be outside at this time of the year.  Pray for football players who are beginning to practice.  I have heard some of them are having problems too.

Mrs. Annie Belle Harrell is home.  Pray for her and her family as she tries to overcome the problems she has had lately.

Sunday

Better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest.

~Proverbs 19:1 (LB)~

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

CHARLES COLSON, IN his book of essays Who Speaks for God?, tells of watching a segment of television’s 60 minutes in which host Mike Wallace interviewed Auschwitz survivor Yehiel Dinur, a principal witness at the Nuremberg war-crimes trials…

During the interview, a film clip from Adolf Eichmann’s 1961 trial was viewed that showed Dinur entering the courtroom and coming face to face with Eichmann for the first time since being sent to Auschwitz almost twenty years earlier.  Stopped cold, Dinur began to sob uncontrollably and then fainted while the presiding judge pounded his gavel for order.

“Was Dinur overcome by hatred?  Fear?  Horrid memories?” asks Colson, who then answers:

No; it was none of these.  Rather, as Dinur explained to Wallace, all at

once he realized Eichmann was not the godlike army officer who had sent

so many to their deaths.  This Eichmann was an ordinary man.  “I was

afraid about myself,” said Dinur.  “I saw that I am capable to do this.  I am

…exactly like he.”

Colson follows his pentrating observation with this question:  Why is it that today sin is so seldom written or preached about?  The answer is in Dinur’s dramatic collapse, for to truly confront our sins is a devastating experience.  If preachers talked about sin, says Colson, many people would flee their church pews never to return.  R. Kent Hughes, “The Comfort of Mourning,” The Sermon on The Mount — The Message of the Kingdom, 25-26

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

Romans 3:23; cf., v. 10


Evon Wilkinson Lindsey was born February 9, 1934 and passed away at 6:28 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2010 at the St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. She was a native of Amite and a resident of Greensburg. Ms. Evon was an avid cat lover, loved to read and retired after 25 years of service with the Tangipahoa Parish Library.

She is survived by numerous extended families.

Preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Lindsey and parents, WC and Ruby Allen Wilkinson.

Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Mike Foster officiating. Interment in the Day’s Cemetery, Greensburg.

Pallbearers will be Clint Allen, Stewart P. Cox, III, Stewart P. Cox, IV, Donald Langston, Sonny Cutrer, and Charles Allen

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

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

Many of you may remember Evon as the “puppet lady” at the Tangipahoa parish libraries for many years.

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Remember this,

whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly.

And whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give,

not reluctantly or under compulsion

for God loves a cheerful giver.

~2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (NIV)~

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Mrs. David Cutrer of Roseland had gall bladder surgery earlier this week.  There were complications that required her to return to the hospital for another surgery yesterday.  Please continue to pray for her.

Pray for Bro. J.P. Miles and his family as they make the daily adjustment to life without Sheri.

Baptist Press Stories for Aug. 6, 2010
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  • Medical team meets N. African spiritual, physical needs
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33474
  • Former Muslims pay heavy price for faith
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33475
  • Couple sees Muslims come to Christ
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33476
  • Miraculous healing brings African to faith
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33477
  • Nurse’s compassion opens mother’s heart
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33478
  • McCain, Levin clash over ‘Don’t Ask’
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33479

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

FREE

Mike Benson, Editor

YOU HAVE HAVE heard about the $175 million class-action lawsuit settlement made by several of the upscale department stores…

If you bought makeup between 1994 and 2003, you are entitled to receive an item from a giveaway list worth $18 to $25.  These cosmetics are free while supplies last or until January 26th.  All one has to do is sign a form stating they made the purchase.  The details are at CosmeticsSettlement.com (info via TheDenverChannel.com).

This is going on all over the country, with routine reports of long lines in department stores everywhere.  People like free stuff.  They will burn the gas, park in far off spaces, and endure long lines in order to get the ultimate of bargains.  Offers like these do not come along very often.  How many will take advantage of this offer?  One could imagine the final tally will be exorbitant.
It is interesting that there are no long lines of people standing and waiting to get the benefit of the greatest offer of all times.  There is an offer being made to give people an escape from eternal condemnation and a home in heaven for a never-ending eternity.  It is not restricted to people who have bought something or been somewhere at a particular time.  It is for anyone who will accept the most reasonable of all terms.  It is said to be “free” (Revelation 22:17).  Three times in Romans (5:15,16; 6:23), Paul calls it the “free gift.”
Sadly, the majority will not take advantage of this offer to their eternal ruin.  It is hard to fathom, but sadly true.  Let us do the best job we can of getting the word out about how truly incredible this offer is.  It comes from the storehouse of the Richest One and constitutes His Greatest Gift!  Neal Pollard
“For the wages of sin is death,
but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23
Make preparations today to be in the Lord’s House tomorrow!
Anna Lee