Thursday (Posted early)

Take on an entirely new way of life –

a God-fashioned life,

a life renewed from the inside

and working itself into your conduct

as God accurately reproduces his character in you.

~Ephesians 4:22-24 (MSG)~

May 6th is the National Day of Prayer.  If you are in the Kentwood area, Spring Creek Baptist Church will host a prayer lunch and First Baptist Church, Kentwood will host a service at 7:00.  You are invited to attend either or both of these services.

CaringBridge

Samaritan’s Purse Responds to
Historic Floods in Nashville


Dear Friend,

Much of Nashville is under water, thousands of people in Tennessee have been driven from their homes, and nearly 20 people have died in some of the worst flooding in memory.

Our first Disaster Relief Unit arrived in Nashville last night, and we are coordinating a response with local church partners. Volunteers are being mobilized from across the country. More emergency relief equipment is on the way.

Our crews specialize in cleaning out mud-soaked houses so that they can be repaired. As we work, we help families cope with their losses and offer them hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Just a few days ago, I was in Nashville for the Dove Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House, which is now flooded. It is hard to imagine the scope of the destruction.

The people of Nashville need our prayers. So do victims of recent tornadoes in Mississippi and floods in Rhode Island, where Samaritan’s Purse also has deployed Disaster Relief Units. Thank you for lifting them up and helping to meet their needs in the Name of Jesus. May God bless you.

Sincerely,


Franklin Graham
President, Samaritan’s Purse


WAYS YOU CAN HELP

  • Pray for people who have been affected by the flood.
  • Volunteer to help flood victims in Tennessee. Church teams are especially welcome.
  • Give to support our U.S. Disaster Relief ministry. It costs us about $22 per day to provide a volunteer with meals, camp lodging, and other services.

Thank-you for praying each day.  I know prayer makes a difference!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

Great News!  The TEE done on Daddy this afternoon showed his heart valve to be free of bacteria.  Daddy has also been moved to the telemetry unit of the hospital.  Thank you for praying and please keep praying.

From Tammie Roberts:

Please add the family of Louise McNabb to the prayer link. She lived in Baton Rouge and passed away yesterday. Aunt Louise was the sister-in-law of Catherine Yarborough. The services will be in Baton Rouge on Saturday. She will be buried in Tangipahoa Cemetery. Thanks! Tammie Roberts

Wednesday

From Monica Smith (yesterday)

Makynna is the 4 year daughter of Krista and Justin Keller Justin is working in Indiana and they are there visitin Makynna has been vomiting and having headaches …. they are headed to the hospital now and hopefully but noon we will know more…please keep them in your prayers

I visited with Majel this morning.  Jesse is improving, but have been very ill.  He’s having a test today.  Keep praying for the Deans.

Mr. Billy Brabham is continuing to try to receive his treatments.  Please pray for him and the extended Brabham family.

Daddy’s problem has been identified.  He has a bacteria in his blood.  Tests are being done to determine more.  Pray for Momma as she tries to stay at the hospital with him.  My sisters and I will take turns.  Pray for Daddy.

Gregory Wayne Wall
(November 23, 1963 – May 4, 2010)

A resident of Amite, died at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born November 23, 1963 in Amite and was 46 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon Friday. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Roseland. Survived by parents, Ivy Wall, Jr. and Sandra Crawford Wall, Amite, brother, Huck Wall and his wife, Kelly, Amite, sister, Deborah Miller, Amite, 3 nephews, Ben Miller, Ivy Wall, IV, Ivan Wall, 2 nieces, Brandi Miller, Grace Kelli Wall, great-nephew, Preston Miller. Preceded in death by niece, Ashley Sue Miller.

Tuesday

“Those who are living by their natural inclinations

have their minds on the things human nature desires;

those who live in the Spirit have their minds on spiritual things.”

~Romans 8:5 NJB~

CaringBridge

Pray for the many families that have lost loved ones recently.

Pray for those undergoing important medical tests today.  That includes several people I know.

Pray for those who are lost to find Jesus.

KneEmail

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

Mike Benson, Editor

Christians are to look at others through caring eyes.  Traits first perceived as negative may be positive when examined in the light of love.  Without being naive, encouragers should make it a habit to put the best possible construction on any situation.  The discourager sees John as stubborn, but the encourager considers him persistent and determined.  The critic sees Jane as bossy, but the consoler sees her as an assertive person who gets results.  The faultfinder says Bob talks too much, but the the positive person says he is outgoing and friendly, a real people person.

Christians are to look at others through caring eyes.  Traits first perceived as negative may be positive when examined in the light of love.  Without being naive, encouragers should make it a habit to put the best possible construction on any situation.  The discourager sees John as stubborn, but the encourager considers him persistent and determined.  The critic sees Jane as bossy, but the consoler sees her as an assertive person who gets results.  The faultfinder says Bob talks too much, bu the the positive person says he is outgoing and friendly, a real people person.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;

old things have passed away;

behold, all things have become new.”

2 Corinthians 5:17

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

I forgot to ask you to pray for Mr. Billy Brabham and his family.

Vivian Shelton Kleinpeter
(June 5, 1915 – May 2, 2010)

A resident of Roseland, died at 2:18 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born June 5,1915 in New Orleans and was 94 years of age. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Andrew Kleinpeter, Jr. and survived by a number of nephews. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Interment Hughes Cemetery, Amite.

Monday

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
IMB
Monday, May 3, 2010

“Let them give glory to the LORD

And declare His praise in the coastlands.”

~Isaiah 42:12, NASB~

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, interceding with you for followers of folk Islam.

The Highland Singers of Central Asia blend Ismailism with folk beliefs. There are some new Christians, but no churches exist in their homeland. Religion is woven throughout their lives. They revere the Agha Khan; they look upon him as a living prophet. His word is law, and he may countermand the Quran. Some look upon him as god.

The Non-Turkic Settlers of the Caspian coastlands also practice folk Islam. Special spiritual significance is often placed upon certain trees or locations, and people regularly practice rituals for protection against evil spirits and curses. Rural communities are usually closed, and marriage outside of the clan is discouraged or prohibited. There are very few Settler believers.

Folk religious beliefs and practices have developed as West African women who believe that God doesn’t intervene in their problems have tried to deal with the felt needs and concerns of daily living. It is a major step in faith for a woman to abandon her folk practices and trust that God will protect her. Some of these practices include: using the evil eye as a curse, practicing sorcery, wearing amulets, going to a medium, visiting a saint’s tomb and praying there, trying to divine the future through the use of certain objects or rituals, and the use of special charms or actions to provide personal protection from evil spirits. Discipleship for these women when they become believers includes choosing Bible stories that the Holy Spirit can use to help the new believer see what God’s Word says about these practices.

* Please pray for believers who have left folk Islam to receive the spiritual nourishment and training they need from God’s Word.

* Intercede for those who are resisting salvation and ask God to continue knocking at their hearts’ door.

*Ask the Lord to reveal any false practices in your own life and repent as He leads.

Continue to pray for Jesse and Majel Dean.  Jesse continues to have complications requiring a return to the hospital.

Daddy seems to be getting better.  Thank-you for your prayers for my parents.

Continue to pray for grieving families.  Our area has had a number of deaths in recent weeks.

Devotional: “Death”

http://www.forthright.net/kneemail/2009/02/death.html

Now that May is here, the number of school days for the 2009-2010 school year is coming to a close.  Pray for a good ending and a long, happy summer vacation before 2010-2011 begins.

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

Flo Shoemaker Sanders
(July 24, 1929 – May 1, 2010)

A resident of Kentwood, LA, died at 8:43 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was born July 24, 1929 in Lillie, LA and was 80 years of age. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Kentwood, member of Kentwood Music Club and Garden Club. She was known for her daily three mile walks where she helped to keep Kentwood beautiful by picking up trash. Her favorite past time was her weekly game of dominos. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Sanders Cross and her husband, Don, Marietta, GA, grandson, Colin Sanders Cross, Washington, DC, 2 sisters, Sybil Fay Shoemaker, Kentwood, Ara Fern Brennan, Kentwood, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred M. “F.M.” Sanders, Jr., grandson, Tyler Garrett Cross. The family request donations in her memory be made to The Tyler Cross Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Lovett School, 4075 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30327 or First Baptist Church, Kentwood, LA. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 11 a.m. on Tuesday until religious services at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements