The Prayer Link

Wednesday Afternoon

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.

Wednesday

“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.

Caring Bridge – Adianna Cavanag

hhttp://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh

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

Hymn of the Day

“Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

There have been names that I have loved to hear,

But never has there been a name so dear

To this heart of mine, as the Name divine,

The precious, precious Name of Jesus.

Refrain

Jesus is the sweetest name I know,

And He’s just the same as His lovely Name,

And that’s the reason why I love Him so;

Oh, Jesus is the sweetest name I know.

There is no name in earth or Heav’n above,

That we should give such honor and such love

As the blessèd Name, let us all acclaim,

That wondrous, glorious Name of Jesus.

Refrain

And some day I shall see Him face to face

To thank and praise Him for His wondrous grace,

Which He gave to me, when He made me free,

The blessèd Son of God called Jesus.

Refrain

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/i/jisnikno.htm

Tuesday Afternoon

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.

Tuesday

“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 4^th 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:

© 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.

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.

Baptist Press Stories for Feb. 15, 2010

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OLYMPICS: Hedrick’s skate blade carries reminder

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32288

OLYMPICS: Lacing up her skates, Zaugg-Siergiej remains mindful of God

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32289

OLYMPICS: Women’s hockey earns 1st win

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32290

Haiti ‘lawyer’ suspect in trafficking case

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32291

Coordinated relief plan for Haiti formulated

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32292

Avery Johnson’s dream lifted him to NBA

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32293

NCAA looks to ban Tebow-type eye black

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32294

FIRST-PERSON: ‘The Shack’ & the missing art of evangelical discernment

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32295

Christine Cox White
(June 13, 1921 – February 15, 2010)

Died at 6:25 a.m. on Monday, February 15, 2010 at Beacham Memorial Hospital in Magnolia, MS. She was born June 13, 1921 in Iuka, MS and was 88 years of age. Mrs. White was a resident of Kentwood, LA and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Kentwood. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 11 a.m. on Thursday until religious services at 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by 3 daughters, Patsy Burt and her husband, Darryl, Watson, Christie Ortner and her husband, Richard, Iuka, MS and Shelia Smith, Kentwood, 2 sons, Jerry White and his wife, Denise, Osyka, MS and Karl White, Kentwood, 2 sisters, Helen Roberts, Kentwood and Betty Trahan, Amite, 3 brothers, Leslie Cox, Iuka, MS, Herbert Cox, Cherokee, AL, and Charlie Cox, Iuka, MS, 9 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Cecil White, sister, Aline Jones, grandson, Michael White, and parents, Arthur and Verlie Cox. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home for their excellent care and compassion.

FRIENDSHIP

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

Posted by Mike Benson

Please feel free join us at the cabin Thursday night at 6:30. We will share a meal, fellowship, share a devotional, and pray.

Thanks for praying today. Your prayers mean so much to so many!

Have a terrific Tuesday.

Anna Lee

Monday

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.

http://www.lbch.org/

Have a marvelous Monday!

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

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.

Sunday

… Let love make you serve one another.

~Galatians 5:13 (TEV)~

From Sue Smith

Thanks to all of your prayers Frank’s brother (Michael Smith) went home from the hospital Thursday. He will be recupperating there until further treatment on his heart. We appreciate all of you. I also have a good friend that is undergoing treatmnet for cancer and her name is Jennifer. Please remember her in your prayers. Thanks to all of you.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon got to leave the hospital late yesterday afternoon. Pray for her as she continues to recover.

Continue to pray for the Pittman family.

James Leonard McDaniel
(July 22, 1939 – February 11, 2010)

Mr. McDaniel, age 70, of Marksville, passed away at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Alexandria on Thursday, February 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Alton McDaniel and Cornelia Cutrer McDaniel, father and mother-in-law, Charles and Connie LeBlanc, and nephew, Alan Mills of Marksville. Mr. McDaniel was born on July 22, 1939. He served in the Navy in the 1960’s and was an electronics technician, a mason, and member of Marksville Baptist Church. He is survived by one son, James Alton Alcumbrack-McDaniel and wife, Celia, two grandchildren, Kyan and Sophia Rose from Ann Arbor, Michigan, step-son, Kevin Freeman and wife, Mary Ann, two step-grandchildren, Zachary and Brittney, one step great grandchild, Avery from Maryland, former wife and life-long friend, Katherine McDaniel from Marrero, LA, sister, Dorothea “Dot” Mills DeCuir and husband, Rene of Marksville. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.

BOX

A COUPLE MARRIED for 15 years began having more than usual disagreements…

They wanted to make their marriage work and agreed on an idea the wife had. For one month they planned to drop a slip in a “Fault” box. The boxes would provide a place to let the other know about daily irritations. The wife was diligent in her efforts and approach: “leaving the jelly top off of the jar,” “wet towels on the shower floor,” “dirty socks not in hamper,” on and on until the end of the month. After dinner, at the end of the month, they exchanged boxes. The husband reflected on what he had done wrong. Then the wife opened her box and began reading. They were all the same, the message on each slip was, “I love you!”

4 “Love suffers long and is kind;

love does not envy;

love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;

5 does not behave rudely,

does not seek its own,

is not provoked,

thinks no evil;

6 does not rejoice in iniquity,

but rejoices in the truth;

7 bears all things,

believes all things,

hopes all things,

endures all things.”

I Corinthians 13:4-7

Posted by Mike Benson

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

I have set an example for you,

so that you will do just what I have done for you.

~John 13:15 (TEV)~

CaringBridge Updates

Baptist Press Stories for Feb. 12, 2010

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Baptist volunteers endure squalid prison conditions
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32272

OLYMPICS: American speedskater says ‘even the wild guy can find the light’
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32273

Chapman: Strive for ‘full cooperation’
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32274

State execs, editors honor Chapman, Rankin
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32275

EKG study: Churches see measurable gains
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32276

Hunt, FBC Woodstock raise CP giving 90%
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32277

Saints’ win stirs seminary’s heart for city
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32278

‘The Love Dare’ gets a sequel
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32279

ATF releases sketches of TX arson suspects
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32280

INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: Christians in Laos forced from church at gunpoint
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32281

FIRST-PERSON: A few thoughts on the gay non-monogamy study
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32282

Billy Graham’s Effort’s in Haiti

http://www.billygraham.org/News_Article.asp?ArticleID=783&BA=1867&QR=169

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ATTITUDE

VICTOR FRANKL COULD have been forgiven if he had displayed a bad attitude…

As a prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp, he was witness to some of the most indescribable horrors in human history.
How, then, did Frankl avoid the fate of pessimism and bitterness? He wrote: “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way.”

Our attitude is a matter of choice? Few ever come to that realization. They merely take the mood that comes with the events of their day and act correspondingly. If someone cuts me off in traffic, I’ll be in a foul mood for awhile. If I get that promotion, I’ll be on top of the world. If not, stay out of my path!

What can a person do to test Frankl’s theory of choosing one’s attitude? Here are some ideas from one who was described as having a heart like God’s ( Acts 13:22):

• Practice Praise: “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together” said David in Psalm 34:3 (NKJV). When we take time to realize how much greater God is than the problems of our world, we’ll be encouraged. Life won’t seem so dismal to one who is a child of the Omnipotent Father!

• Try Thankfulness: In Psalm 103:2, David gave this admonition: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” After writing that, he listed some of his many blessings. It will work the same for us. When we count our blessings, we remember that God has not forgotten us. Every day his mercies toward us are rich.

• Break Out The Blinders: Hear David again in Psalm 101:3: “I will set nothing wicked before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.” Is television filling our souls with discouraging images of problems or with scenes of wickedness? Would our attitudes improve if we spent time meditating on good, wholesome ideas and images (cf.Philippians 4:8)? “Garbage in, garbage out” was first applied to computers, but it also explains many a bad attitude.

Christians should demonstrate attitudes that are markedly different from those of the world. Jesus said so in John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” Ask someone close to you: “Does my joy show?” If it doesn’t, it’s time to choose a better attitude – with God’s help. Tim Hall at http://www.forthright.net

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true,

whatever things are noble,

whatever things are just,

whatever things are pure,

whatever things are lovely,

whatever things are of good report,

if there is any virtue and

if there is anything praiseworthy–

meditate on these things.”

Philippians 4:8

Posted by Mike Benson

I’ve read several books on the Holocaust lately. This devotional seemed to help me relate to the experiences I read about in the books. That’s what attracted me to that particular KneEmail, but the fact that our attitude is our choice led me to post it for everyone to meditate on. I hope it is meaningful to you!

Please continue to pray for those mentioned lately. Your combined prayer effort is amazing!

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Friday Evening

Mrs. Ruby Dillon will spend another night at Southwest. Pray for her as she continues to improve.

Frances Marie Parrish
(April 13, 1952 – February 12, 2010)

Frances Marie Parrish was born on April 13, 1952 and passed away at 11:09 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2010 at her resident surrounded by her loving family. She was 57, a native of Independence and resident of Tickfaw. Frances was a member of the First Baptist Church of Arcola.

Frances is survived by her fiancé Kenneth Danna, Tickfaw; a daughter, Donna Edwards and Paul Davidson, Jr. Kentwood; a son Darren Parrish and Virginia Watson, Tickfaw; 3 grandsons, Seth Davidson Kentwood, Joseph Hammons,Jr. Tickfaw, Johnthan Clark, Tickfaw; a granddaughter, Megan Gill, Kentwood; mother, Marie Walker Parrish, Roseland; second mother , Dot Crouch, Haleyville, AL; 7 sisters, Joyce Morris and husband Jim, Springfield, AL, Dorothy Allen and husband Larry, Greensburg, Peggy Helsel and husband Willard, Roseland, Judy Parrish, Amite, Delores Parrish, Morrisville, TX, Cheryl Parrish, Liberty, MS, Patricia Parrish, AL; 5 brothers, Hoyt Parrish and wife Sue, Amite, Michael Parrish and wife Lisa, Amite, Robert Earl Parrish and wife Angie, Greensburg, Richard Lee Parrish, Hammond, Barry Parrish, Livingston; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by father, Robert Parrish and a brother Joseph Parrish.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, February 14, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, February 15, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Bob Simpson officiating. Interment in the Arcola – Roseland Cemetery.

An on-line Guestbook and to view a Video Tribute 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.

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 a 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.

We just heard there was snow today in every state except Hawaii. Pray for all the people who are without electricity, trapped out in the weather, or just trying to maneuver on the highways in the icy and snow.