Miss Anna Lee,
Stacey’s doctor has decided to induce labor for their baby girl early, due to blood pressure problems. Please be in prayer for the arrival of the new baby and stacey’s health. The baby is preterm by a couple of weeks.
Thanks
Stephanie McKenzie
All Scripture is inspired by God
and is useful to teach us what is true
and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.
It corrects us when we are wrong
and teaches us to do what is right.
~2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT)~
Wayne Criswell
We have had two Dr. visits since we arrived in Denver. Todays visit was a surgical consult with the Dr. who will perform Wayne’s surgery. He is scheduled for Tuesday. Brent will fly in on Monday to be here for the surgery. The average stay after this type of surgery is usually 4-5 days.
I will let you know more when the surgery is completed.
Please keep all of us in your prayers.
Mary
Sambo Cutrer
Please add my dad, Sambo Cutrer, to your prayer list. He has an infection in his body and has to have antibiotics by drip every 4 hours for the next 4 & 1/2 weeks. We have already been doing it for 11 days. He also has to have a 2nd antibiotic every 18 hours. We were trained to administer these medications to him. Also, remember my mom as she has to do it more than my sister or myself. We know that we can’t survive without the help of God.
Thanks, Debbie
Chuck Baham, Jason Duhe, & Sim Bankston
Larry and i went to north oaks for the 5 p.m. visit with chuck. his mom was going to the cafeteria to eat some supper so we got to stay a while with chuck. i really couldn’t believe how much better he was and how much more alert he was as compared to Tuesday night. He said that his somach does not hurt as much when he touches it. His blood level has seemed to level out and is not dropping by much at all. Praise God, it seems to have sealed itself off. He said he still gets nauseated, but the new med is helping a lot better. He said he’s not in too much pain, unless he coughs, hiccups, or starts heaving and throwing up. His stomach is so sore that he has to ask for something for the pain when he starts these things. He said that they are going to start some sort of rehab on him tomorrow if the blood work comes back okay. It will probably be getting him up and sitting in a chair. I am already grunting for him!!!! Ouch!!!! I was so glad to see chuck doing better. It really lifted my spirits. Ii told him that so many people are praying for him and he said good and that he feels the prayers working because he knows that God is with him.
The other driver, Jacob Duhe, is now in a regular room. He is doing a little better and his room was filled with family and friends. He still has a long road to recovery. His family are asking for prayers also. They are all praying for chuck also.
Last night Sim started hurting so badly in his stomach that Pam took him to the emergency room. The ER doc decided that it is his diverticulitis acting up again. they admitted him and started with the antibiotics thru the drip. This afternoon the Nurse Practioner for Dr Winkler came in and examined him. She tends to think that it may be his appendicts. He was waiting for the doctor to come in on her rounds so he can find out what they will do next.
Our prayer list keeps growing!!!!!!!!!!
Marsha Bankston
David saw Roy Russell yesterday. He is staying with his sister, Fay, and doing better. Physical therapy is scheduled for several times a week. Keep Roy and his family in your prayers.
Continue to pray for Rev. Butch Reviere. He continues to recover from surgery.
Pray for Chuck and Roger Pittman. Roger will be at North Oaks today for a redo of his last procedure.
Daddy had his second cataract surgery yesterday. All seemed to have gone well. I will take his for his one day check-up today. Momma is doing very well at this time. Thank-you for your prayers for my family.
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===== Wednesday’s Thought For The Day (February 17, 2010) =====
WHAT I DUN
This week, we have been engaged in our congregation in a massive effort to collect and send clothing to the earthquake victims in Haiti. Our efforts reminded me of this illustration that I’ve used before:
A cowboy rode into town and stopped at the saloon for a drink (root beer, of course!). Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on those of a British background, which he was. When he finished, he found his horse had been stolen. He came back into the bar, handily flipped his gun into the air, caught it above his head without even looking and fired a shot into the ceiling. “WHICH ONE OF YOU SIDEWINDERS STOLE MY HOSS?” he yelled with surprising forcefulness.
No one answered. “ALRIGHT, I’M GONNA HAVE ME ANOTHA SODA, AND IF MY HOSS AIN’T BACK OUTSIDE BY THE TIME I FINISH, I’M GONNA DO WHAT I DUN IN TEXAS! AND IIIIIIIIIIII DON’T LIKE TO HAVE TO DO WHAT I DUUUUUN IN TEXAS!” Some of the locals shifted restlessly.
He had another root beer, walked outside, and his horse was back! He saddled up and started to ride out of town. The bartender wandered out of the bar and asked, “Say partner, what happened in Texas?”
The cowboy turned back and said, “I had to walk home…”
Ever known anybody like that, lots of threats, but no real intention to carry out them out? All talk but ultimately no action? More to the point, is your Christian life characterized more by what you SAY you’re going to do, or by what you’re actually willing to DO?
“What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,’ but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” (James 2:14-17)
What kind of faith do you have — the kind you talk about, or the kind you show through your obedience to God and service to others? Is there someone in need that you’ve been praying for? It may be time to stop praying for others to do something and start helping yourself.
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fridays are fantastic!
Anna Lee
“Now he who plants and he who waters are one,
and each one will receive his own reward
according to his own labor.
For we are God’s fellow workers.”
~1 Corinthians 3:8-9a~
Continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillion as she slowly recovers. As you pray for her, also pray for her sister, Dee Forrest, in Alabama who lost her husband.
Please add Amy Robertson Johnson to your prayer list. Amy teachers at KHS and is hospitalized in Covington.
Begin to pray today for Roger Pittman who will be back in North Oaks tomorrow for a procedure.
Robert H. “Bob” Axvig
(March 12, 1931 – February 17, 2010)
Robert H. “Bob” Axvig was born on March 12, 1931 and passed away at 3:15 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home, Kentwood. He was 78, a native of Edinburg, ND and a resident of Kentwood, LA.
Mr. Bob is survived by his wife Eddis Morgan Axvig; 3 daughters, Robin Preston and husband, Jim, Faye Braud and husband, Dave, Karen Hall and husband, Charlie; son, Mike Axvig and wife Cori; step-daughter, Rene’ McDaniel and husband, Rodney; brother, Allyn Axvig and wife Carol; 2 sisters, Marge Smith and husband, Wayne and Elaine Wright and husband “Bunny”; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews.
Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Carol Axvig.
Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, February 20,2010 from 12:00 Noon until a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Michael Shumock officiating.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W behind Bill Hood Automotive & Mr. Tom’s Car Wash.
Zelma Cutrer Lee
(January 21, 1921 – February 17, 2010)
Died at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at her residence near Independence, LA. She was born January 21, 1921 in Independence, LA and is 89 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 2 p.m. Friday. Services conducted by Bro. Murphy Brantly. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger, LA. Survived by daughter, Janis L. Hayden and her husband, Aubrey “Vic” Hayden, Independence, grandchildren, Marla Hayden Davis and her husband, Billy C. Roper, Robert Edward Hayden and his wife, Brandi Hayden, Tre’ Cuti, Shannon Portier, Judy Culbreath, and Jr. Culbreath, great-grandchildren, Douglas Davis, Danielle Davis, Darla Davis, Cody Mulkey, Rosie Culbreath, Gustavo Culbreath, Maria Culbreath, Allen Portier, Joanna Portier, Jasime Portier, and Antonio Portier. Foster children, Bonnie Portier and Melissa McDonald. Preceded in death by husband, Flavil A. Lee, 4 sisters, Sylvia Carney, Doris Chambers, Lettie Bennett, and Thelma Easley.
Richard George Harvey, Jr.
(September 21, 1943 – February 11, 2010)
Richard George Harvey, Jr. a loving husband, father, son, grandfather and brother was born September 21, 1943 and passed away February 11, 2010 at North Oaks Medical Center. He was 66, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Amite.
He is survived by wife of 41 years Betty Granat Harvey, Amite; 2 son, Richard G. “Richie” Harvey, III , Amite and Ryan J. Harvey, Amite; mother, Shirley Hart Harvey Goddard, Big Branch, LA ; 2 granddaughters, Lauren Elizabeth Harvey and Melanie Rene Harvey ; a brother, Gary R. Harvey and wife Sue, Big Branch, LA; a sister, Charlene Elizabeth Mahner and husband David, Metairie, LA.
Preceded in death by his father Richard G. Harvey, Sr.
A Celebration of Life Service for Richard will be held at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home , Amite, on Sunday, February 14, 2010 with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. until the Service at 2:00 p.m. with the Sharon Rybiski officiating.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W behind Bill Hood Automotive and Mr. Tom’s Car Wash.
Thoughts by Callie Cole’s mother:
Good Morning,
As I ponder what I should write, I can only think about the Lord. I think about His plan, His will for each one of us in my household, in my families’ lives, and even in your life. I do not know alot of you who read this journal, not personally know you. And yet, you seem to care about Callie and my family. You pray and you wait for good news or any news concerning this circumstance of my life.
Why does it take a tragedy to bring us closer to Him? We must just sit on our thumbs so to speak and wait on Him to pry us into action. I thought I was being a good steward, a good servant, and a good catalyst for Christ’s kingdom. I was not. I had my own routine going for Frances (something that worked for my family and something that worked for my employer, and something that worked for church and community). What I did not have was a fresh, everyday-dependency on Him that brought an exuberant meaning to the day at hand.
Since the accident I have heard all the sayings we Christians have……like He will not give more than we can bear or let go and let God. I have also repeated them out loud and silently. They are true in their meaning, but I don’t think we really “get it”, not really. Perhaps we can not “get it” until we experience circumstances that bring us prostrate to the feet of the only One who loves us and knows us intimately whether we take the time to know Him or not.
He cares so much for His children that He will grow us even when we think “get it”. I think He is saying there is so much more He wants us to get about Him and He doesn’t want to play second to our worldly natures. He wants us to just lean on Him and His understanding not our own.
As you talk to Him and seek Him, I pray that you will continue to be real with yourselves. Ask that your understanding of Him and your heart will follow His desires for your life. Give everything to Him and let Him use you. This is surely abundant living.
Please continue to pray for Callie’s strength and endurance as she continues to call us to be real through her circumstance.
Love,
Frances
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If you wish to share a praise, update, or request, feel free to contact me. We would be happy for pray. Thanks to all of you who pray each day. You truly make a difference.
Anna Lee
Requests from Faye Carney
I have 2 prayer request, I would appreciate you adding to you prayer link.
1. the Family of DUEY FORREST – Uncle Duey was in a car accident and was in ICU as a result of it. UNCLE DUEY passed away last night. Uncle Duey’s wife is Dorothy (DEE)Hodges Forrest.
2. James Royce Dunn – he is in the heart hospital in LaComb. Popa Royce had a light Heart Attack on MONDAY and is in the hospital.
thanks for adding these to your prayer link
Mr. Billy Brabham is home, but still needs our prayers.
“God shall bless us,
and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.”
~Psalm 67:7~
Chuck Baham and Jacob Duhe
hi anna lee. okay, here’s today’s update: we went to see chuck and lessie at the 2 p.m. visiting time. chuck is not in too much pain as long as he lies very still; however, he is very nauseated. they think that is being caused by the blood loss in his stomach cavity. the meds they are giving him for the nausea knocks him out. he does not want to talk or be touched. said it annoys him and he is trying to concentrate on not throwing up. lessie is getting to stay in the room with him in icu. she needs our prayers also. she has a nervous stomach where when she gets nervous she cannot eat at all. she also has lots of back pain that she is undergoing treatment for. chuck keeps asking for something to drink, but they can’t give him anything until they know about the bleeding. the other boy, jacob duhe, is slightly better. they gave him a swallow of water around noon today. he is really banged up himself. he keeps spitting out pieces of his teeth. i will update you as i learn something. thanks for the prayers for both these families. Marsha
Pray for Stephanie McKenzie as the arrival of her baby girl approaches. The baby will be born in the next week.
Mrs. Ruby Dillon is regaining her strength. Please continue to pray for her.
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Pray for all those returning to school and/or work today. I hope the holiday was a refreshing bread for all of you.
KneEmail
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson – Editor
ELVIS PRESLEY WAS one of the most talented singers and performers in the history of our country…
In fact, the Smithsonian Institute described Elvis as having the MOST influential impact on the entire history of American music. This man earned over two billion — yes billion with a “b” — dollars in his brief life. And those were 1950 and 1960 dollars! He was talented. He was wealthy. But he was not self-disciplined.
The total essence of Elvis was ignored. He was driven. He was obsessed with music, career, and success. Someone who knew Elvis explained that he didn’t need bodyguards, but he did need lifeguards to protect him from himself. This was true about Elvis. And it’s true about a lot of other people as well. (Vince Lombardi, Jr. & John Q. Baucom)
“But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection,
lest, whenI have preached to others,
I myself should become disqualified.”
1 Corinthians 9:27
A wonderful Wednesday awaits you….
Anna Lee
From Marsha Bankston
Hi, wanted to request prayers for Chuck Baham and his family. he was in a very serious accident this morning on his way home from work. he’s at north oaks. femur broken in 7 places and his foot was all broken up too. he is bleeding internally, but the doctors are taking the wait and see attitude at the moment. will maybe have exploratory surgery on the stomach soon. thanks.
Don’t forget to pray for Wayne Criswell and his family as they see doctors in Colorado today.
“Blessed be God,
who has not turned away my prayer,
nor His mercy from me!”
~Psalm 66:20~
The Wagstaffs are both better now and have been able to return to Romania after two months. They will continue their ministry there.
Chuck Pittman has been a little better for the last few days. He said he appreciates prayers from everyone. Continue to pray for the Pittman family.
Ed Dykes had a stent placed in his heart and is doing better. Continue to pray for him.
Gary Bouffard and others will soon be going to Haiti for three months to a year. Pray for them as they coordinate work there and for their families as they stay here and try to maintain a life that is “normal” without their loved ones.
Friends, I just wanted to give you a brief update…
Our team has regrouped. We are following the orders of those in authority over us. We are excited about this group of 50 kids who have been entrusted to us. McKinney ISD requires a “security” person to be present at our Club. Graham’s kindergarten teacher from last year (Mrs. Hendrickson) is our person. There is one week she is not going to be able to make it, but we found a sub for her–He is a 4th grade teacher at the school. Since finding that sub, there have been 2 more teachers who have stepped up and shown an interest in switching off with Mrs. Hendrickson! We are grateful for the support of more staff from our school. It is our prayer that something can be worked out next fall where we can use some of these classrooms.
Please pray for:
© Favor with the administrative staff at McGowen Elementary
© Even more staff to show interest and support of the GNC
© Smooth arrival and dismissal times for the students
© Team unity among the 6 moms who run the Club
© Team members to be available and filled with the Spirit
© Open hearts, eagerness to learn, listening ears
© There is one student who caused a bit of a problem last week. Please pray about this situation. If more problems occur, I will need to contact his parents to drop him from the Club and let a student on our waiting list take his place.
© Children and families to begin a relationship with Jesus
Thanks!
Tricia
MARK BURKART (head of a family in the Mt. Hermon area; moved here since Katrina)
Mark Henry Burkart passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the age of 50. Beloved husband of Ellen Sumrall Burkart. Loving father of Matthew Burkart and Luke Burkart. Son of John Burkart and the late Florence Trapani Burkart. Brother of Michael Burkart and Stephen Jefferson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. He was an employee of Johnson Controls. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5200 Canal Blvd. (Formerly All Faiths Funeral Home), on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. To view or sign the Family Guestbook, please visitwww.greenwoodfuneralhome.net.
I CAN COUNT on one hand my most intimate friends, those with whom I would share anything…
I can hardly think of a boundary on our conversations. We reached that plane of relationship after long hours together and considerable risk. If a doctor informs me tomorrow that I have a terminal disease, they will be my first calls.
Most of my intimate friends live in other cities, and as a result I may see them only once a year. When we meet, though, we skip the chitchat and go right to the heart of what concerns us most. I don’t worry about being judged or second-guessed or made the subject of gossip. With true friends, I feel safe.
Friendship with God encompasses each of these levels of communication. God cares about the ordinary and everyday as well as the peak experiences. I bring to God my failures and sins (confession, repentance) as well as my triumphs and joys (praise, thanksgiving). I bring to God my worries and concerns (petition, intercession). The very attempt to hide something from God is folly, for God know all of who I am: the genetics as well as the environment, the thoughts and motives as well as the actions. (Philip Yancey)
“And the scripture was fulfilled which saith,
Abraham believed God,
and it was imputed unto him for righteousness:
and he was called the Friend of God.”
James 2:23
Thanks for praying today. Your prayers mean so much to so many!
Have a terrific Tuesday.
Anna Lee
In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world,
I give them a mission in the world.
I’m consecrating myself for their sakes
so they’ll be truth-consecrated in their mission.
John 17:18-19 (MSG)
Caring Bridge
I’m including a link to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. I hope you can find time to check it out.
Have a marvelous Monday!
Anna Lee
Rev. Butch Reviere made it to church this morning. Pray for him as he continues to recover and return to his normal activities.
Edward Dykes had a heart attack at his church this morning and was air lifted to North Oaks. Please keep Ed and his family in your prayers.
Dr. Oscar Ramon Pereda
(November 18, 1938 – February 11, 2010)
“This is Oscar who loved the world”
He passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2010 at St. Theresa Hospital in Metairie, LA. He was born November 18, 1938 in Camaguey, Cuba. Age 71 years. Dr. Pereda came to the United States in 1962. He graduated Medical School in 1970 from University of Zaragoza School of Medicine in Zaragoza, Spain. He finished his internship at Mt. Sinai in Miami, Florida and then completed his residency and cardiology fellowship at Tulane School of Medicine. He was Chief of Staff and President of the Medical Staff at Mercy Hospital in New Orleans in 1987. He was a member of and a Past President of The Musser-Burch Society. He was also a past Member of the Louisiana State Medical Society and Orleans Parish Medical Society and a member of AOPA. He was in private practice in New Orleans for more than 30 years until Hurricane Katrina moved him and his family to Kentwood where he resumed practicing medicine with his friend and partner, Dr. Carlton S. Faller. He was also an accomplished pilot and loved to fly with his best friend, the late Dr. Mohammad Shaik. He leaves behind his wife, Laurie M. Pereda, Kentwood; his children, Oscar F. Pereda and his wife, Robin, Clermont, France, Ramon E. Pereda, Los Angeles, CA, Maria P. Pereda, New Orleans, Michelle M. Pereda, Kentwood, Olivia A. Pereda, Kentwood; step-daughter, Amanda M. DiGiovanni, Kentwood; 2 granddaughters, Anna and Sofia Pereda. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Ofelia Pereda; brother, Ramon Pereda. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 with religious services at 5:30 p.m. Services conducted by Rev. Percy Frazier.
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