Saturday

Do your own work well,

and then you will have something to be proud of.

But don’t compare yourself with others.

~Galatians 6:4 (CEV)~

 

 

Continue to pray for  Bro. Butch as he prepares for surgery Monday.

Adrianna Cavanaugh – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh

Finally some positive news, thanks to the Lord above who is watching over us!!

We are not giving up hope yet.  Our beloved doctors in New Orleans are not giving up hope yet, either.  We drove to Touro for radiation today, which will alleviate A drianna’s back pain and possibly shrink the tumors on her left lung, and compressing on her heart muscle.  We will do 7 days of radiation that will only last about 5 minutes and will not cause any damage to her organs.

Praying for another treatment that can give us the most time with our daughter as possible, without causing her to suffer….

We are taking one day at a time, but are more than ecstatic to think that we have more time with our sweet Adrianna than we had thought.
Thanks so much for all of you who gave us such a heart-warming homecoming.  From the crowd at the airport that watched our Red Rocket plane land, to the line of people on the highway near our home, to the family and friends who welcomed us at our house….we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Praying every minute of the day for a miracle!!

So happy to be given some hope, and to think that Adrianna will not suffer.  Yet we know we need to be carefully optimistic.  We don’t want to put her through anything she can’t handle.

One day at a time….God will lead us in the right direction.

Feeling truly blessed and believing in miracles with all our might,
Stephanie, Joe, & Adrianna


 

 

 

https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/12634596d11d3f09

You can read more about Haiti through the prespective of missionaries and other interesting topics if you use the like above to go to the Baptist Press site.

 

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

 
ON MARCH 10, 1974, Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda, who had been a Japanese lieutenant in the Philippines during World War II, became the last Japanese soldier to surrender…
 
The war ended in 1945, but Onoda hid in the jungles of the island of Lubang for almost three decades, sucessfully avoiding all efforts to find him.
 
The Japanese and Philippine authorities, aware of his presence, repeatedly broadcast reports of this war in the Japanese language and left Japanese newspapers on the beach where he could find them.  But Onoda thought all these were ruses to lure him to surrender, so he continued his one-man war.
 
Onoda’s situation is similar to that of the sinner’s condition before God.  Christ’s death on the cross does not automatically bring him peace and save him anymore than the peace concluded between Japan and the Philippines brought peace to Onoda.  Onoda had to believe that peace had been made, then he had to surrender and accept it.  In a similar fashion today, Jesus makes peace available to us, but we can only enjoy it when we surrender to the Lord, and and then accept it in faith and obedience to the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; Hebrews 5:8-9).  Arnold Wallenkampf
 
“For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle way of separation, having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace.”  Ephesians 2:14-15

 

May your weekend be a time of peace and love….

Anna Lee

 

Friday Afternoon

Pray for Adrianna Cavanaugh and her family.  It seems she will soon be moving from Franklinton to Heaven.  Your prayers will mean so much to the family.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh/journal

 

Message from Mrs. Ann Chapman

Dear family & friends,
God has once again been mercyful to me. The neck brace was removed yesterday. I am totally healed! I have been discharged from all my doctors! No therapy is needed! How amazing, how awesome is that? This has been a long journey, 5 1/2 months, but I have seen God’s mighty power at work. I am no exception, always remember HE LOVES YOU!!!
My neck is very stiff, but the doctor said the muscles will loosen up as I move around. Krisa (Deloy’s wife) is a therapist and she has some stretches for me to do daily. So with time I should be as good as new. How GREAT is our God!!!
Please accept my deep appreciation for all of your prayers. God has heard our outcry. Thank you! Thank you! Our family is trying to get our lives back together again. With our sweet Jesus’ help we will make it. May God bless each of you.
Don’t forget I still like company, so call and come see me.
My love,
Ann

 

Pray for wisdom for a Southern Baptist assessment team going into Haiti as quickly as possible to coordinate relief efforts with Haitian Baptist leaders. Continue to pray for earthquake victims and their families, for God’s mercy and compassion and that many will turn to Him in their hour of need.

 

 

URGENT PRAYER UPDATE
IMB
JANUARY 15, 2010

HAITI. As your heart is stirred with compassion for the people in Haiti, you may desire to partner with others in prayer. You can go to http://imbprayerdir.wordpress.com/ to read a blog posting concerning the earthquake AND add your prayer request in the comment section. Please join us in corporate prayer for these who are desperately seeking relief.

 

 

TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB
JANUARY 15, 2010

“This poor man cried out,

and the Lord heard him

and saved him out of all his troubles.”

(Psalm 34:6a)

HAITI. “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust’” (Psalm 91:1-2, NKJV). With the devastating situation in neighboring Haiti, personnel in the Dominican Republic have requested help in post-trauma counseling and training in the area of spiritual support. Since this is such a critical need in Haiti, training will be held next week in the Dominican Republic. Please pray for the trainers as they travel and prepare the materials for the conference. Ask God for the emotional health of personnel as they confront the dire needs. Pray also for those who will receive counseling and training as they share God’s love with a nation that is in deep spiritual darkness.
WORLD LEADERS. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for Prime Minister Paul Biyoghe Mba of Gabon (western equatorial Africa).
CITY ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, CHINA. The Chinese student for whom you have been praying is feeling better about his role as leader of the two groups. In the last couple of months, he has persuaded a couple of new believers to stop going to a meeting of a cult, dealt successfully with a disruptive church member, and been able to work around a quarantine on one of the college campuses because of the H1N1 virus. He has needed help through these challenges, but thank the Lord that he continues to persevere.
SENEGAL. Thousands of West Africans manage to make their way to European countries every year to find work. In one major European city, Baptist colleagues continue to minister to a large number of Fulani and Soninke who come from the countries of Senegal, Mauritania and Mali. Volunteers have partnered with these colleagues to address physical needs, hand out copies of the “JESUS” film in African languages, and share their testimonies. Colleagues have even traveled to West African countries to visit home villages of their West African friends in order to better understand the culture that has shaped their lives. In January, these colleagues will make a trip to Senegal along with a couple of their African friends to one of these home villages to bring a volunteer team of doctors, nurses and others to minister to physical needs. Pray that the healing and compassion they bring will point to a loving God. May all the ways they seek to witness to those who come to the clinics–whether it be through the medical services, prayers, witness given, Bible stories, tapes being played, physical work done, or other acts of compassion–bring lost people into a right relationship with the Father. Pray that the lost ones will have an understanding of the things they hear and that their hearts will continue to be stirred to learn more.

Thursday

 

 

But you—who do you think you, a human being, are,

to answer back to God?

Something that was made, can it say to its maker:

why did you make me this shape?

~Romans 9:20 (NJB)~

 

 

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor
 
THE VERB “BEWARE” is used in the New Testament 31 times…
 
That in itself shows that there is constant danger in living the Christian life.
 
The prophet Ezekiel warns of the same danger mentioned here.  God’s people were in danger of being over run by physical enemies because of their sins.  God informs the prophet He is calling Ezekiel to the task of warning people.  They needed to repent and return their commitment to God.
 
The same spiritual danger is confronting every child of God.  It is true that false teachers often present themselves as being very faithful to God and His Word, but–as Jesus Himself said, “You will know them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:16).
 
Each of us must be on guard lest we led astray by what may sound good and appealing, but we must constantly be aware of what is being said.  We must carefully study what is being said in light of the written word of God which is only found in the Bible.  Leon Crouch
 
“Beware of the false prophets,

who come to you in sheep’s clothing,

but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” 

Matthew 7:15

 

 

 

Deborah “Debbie” Catalanotto Wallace
(January 16, 1955 – January 13, 2010)

Deborah “Debbie” Catalanotto Wallace was born on January 16, 1955 and passed away at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2010. She was 54, a native of Magnolia, MS and resident of Greensburg.

Debbie is survived by 2 daughters, Casey Wallace, Kentwood and Jamie Wallace, Amite; father, Emile Catalanotto and wife Brenda, Amite; 2 sisters, Peggy C. Chenault and husband Robert, Amite, and Christy Catalanotto, Amite; 3 brothers, Michael Catalanotto, Garfield, AR, Mark Catalanotto and wife Frances, Amite, Charles “Chuck” Catalanotto and wife Jennifer, Pensacola, FL; 5 grandchildren, Michael Wayne Crouch, Julian Tyler Crouch, Austin Ballow, Darien Ballow and Reese Ballow.

Preceded in death by mother, Ann Gayle Rother Catalanotto; daughter, Kirke Wallace Crouch; 2 sisters, Cindy C. Ballard and Karen Catalanotto; maternal grandparents, Bub and Gladys Rother; paternal grandparents, Charlie Catalanotto and Lucy Alessi.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, January 16, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with Religious Services at 6:00 p.m. with Deacon Mike Agnello officiating. Interment in the Amite Memorial Gardens at a later date.

An on-line Guestbook and to view a Video Tribute is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

Wednesday Evening

From Lloyd and Alcyon Hayden

please add Eric Pritchard to the prayer link.He has just been rushed to West Jefferson. Serious.

 

Read about the earthquake in Haiti

https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/12629ad82fe8368d

 

Douglas J. Hayden
(September 27, 1937 – January 12, 2010)

 
 
  Douglas J. Hayden  
 
U.S. Veteran Douglas J. Hayden a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother was born on September 27, 1937 and passed away at 9:50 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 72, a native and resident of Amite.Mr. Douglas is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Harris Hayden, Amite; 3 daughters, Debra Hayden Jenkins, Loranger, Mary Hayden LaMarca and husband Lance, Independence, and Laurie Hayden Price and husband Mike, Mansfield; 2 sisters, Frances Hayden Nix and Claire Wooley, AR, ; 3 brothers, Danny and Tommy Hayden , Amite, Vic Hayden, Independence;6 Granddaughters, Stephanie Hoffman Morel and husband Justin, Lindsay Lamarca, Alison Jenkins, Sarah Jenkins, Morgan Price and Haylee Price; 1 great-granddaughter, Jenna Morel. Preceded in death by his parents, Mary Brown Hayden and TJ Hayden; 1 brother, Billy Hayden.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, January 15, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Burdette Thomas officiating. Interment in the Bankston Cemetery, Amite, LA.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church, % Bro. Burdette Thomas, 48178 Norman McCain Rd., Franklinton, LA 70438

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.

 

The picture is not showing up.  Go to http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=491567&fh_id=11426&s_id=FB0EED2A68B123A0EA5B785B24270612 for the picture.

 

Wednesday

Lloyd and Alcyon Hayden request prayer for Eric Prichard who was rushed to the hospital in Baton Rouge yesterday.

 

Ora Lee Wilson requests prayer for her sister, Barbara Clark of Denham Springs.  Barbara was just diagnosed with leuchemia and is in ICU at Lady of the Lake.  She would appreciate your prayers for Barbara, the medical staff, and the family. 

 

I have some requests for prayers in my extended family.   Thank-you so much for remembering us.

 

Douglas Hayden
(September 27, 1937 – January 12, 2010)

U.S. Veteran Douglas Hayden was born September 27, 1937 and passed away at 9:50 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Douglas was 72 and a resident of Amite.

Arrangments are incomplete at this time.

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.

Monday

I’m very blessed to have a son who is able to help me when I have computer issues!  He came through for me again this morning.  Thank-you, Jason!

I learned this morning that a former student was killed in an accident.  Pray for families that have been touched by accidents lately.

As the weather continues to be cold, check with others to see if you can help them in any way.  Stay as warm as possible.

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

Rev. Butch Reviere will have surgery in Lacombe on Monday, January 18.  Please be in prayer for Bro. Butch, his family, and the surgeons.

Mrs. Della McDaniel continues to improve.  Keep her and her family in your prayers.

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Linda Hulkaby as she awaits test results.

Donise Honeycutt is doing well, but doesn’t yet know when he will be released from the hospital in Philadelphia.

Mrs. Faye Price continues to be in Hammond with the possibility of moving to rehab soon.  Keep “Miss” Faye and her family in your prayers.

Robert Ricks of Arcola is cancer free at this point.  He will be going back to M.D. Anderson in three months for a check-up.  Remember Robert and Pat in your prayers.

JOHN ALLEN FORBES, age 76 and a resident of Thomas died at 10:45 PM Friday at Riverside Medical Center.

He was devoted to his family, his church and fishing. He was a retired boilermaker and a member and deacon of Thomas First Baptist Church. He was a member Pine Masonic Lodge #264.

Survived by: Wife: Patsy Brister Forbes of Thomas 4 Daughters and sons in law: Sandra and Phillip Branch of Dexter Linda and Richard Thomas of Thomas Johnnie and Mike Whisenhunt of Hammond Karen and Bret Denison of Manassas, VA Grandchildren: Jennifer and Danny Thomas, Kamala and Jeremy Aaron, Brandon Branch, Rick and Megan Thomas, John Michael and Jennifer Whisenhunt, Joshua Hunt, Colbye and Bucky Erwin, Kayce Hunt, Bethany Hunt, Mark Whisenhunt and D.J. Denison. Great-grandchildren: Shelbye Branch, Abby Thomas, Carson Thomas, Ryleigh Erwin, Cooper Thomas and Lola Aaron. 2 Brothers: Dick Forbes of Stateline Walton Forbes of Tylertown 1 Sister: Jenell Dillon of Franklinton He was preceded in death by his parents Reacie and Lillie Mae Dillon Forbes; 3 brothers Charles Forbes, Richard Forbes and Robert Forbes and a sister Mary Cutrer.

Visitation at Crain Funeral Home after 10 AM Sunday until time for the funeral service at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Denny Brumfield and Bucky Erwin officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Cemetery.

Anthony Joseph Sampere, Jr.
(April 15, 1976 – January 10, 2010)

Anthony Joseph Sampere, Jr.

Died at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2010 in Albany. He was a native of Hammond and a resident of Independence. Age 33 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday. Religious Services at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Services conducted by Fr. Howard Adkins. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. Survived by his fiance’, Ashley Pingno; daughter, Gabrielle Marie Sampere; mother, Cecilia Marie Sampere; 10 sisters, Margaret Perrin, Helen Carona, Tonya LeBlanc, Wendy Nielsen, Mary Loving, Christen Anzalone, Dana Sampere, Catherine Inzinna, Anna St. Marie, Angela Gomez, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Anthony Sampere, Sr.


Sunday

Surrender yourself to the Lord,

and wait patiently for him.

~Psalm 37:7 (GW)~

Continue to stay as warm and safe as you can during this cold weather.

Walter H. Bryant
(March 16, 1936 – January 10, 2010)

Walter H. Bryant

Walter Harrison Bryant a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away at 2:30 a.m., Sunday, January 10, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was 73, a native of Tangipahoa Parish and a resident of Amite.

Walter is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Gill Bryant, Amite; 3 daughters, Jo Ann Bryant, Amite, Rita Rutland, Amite, and Donna B. Callihan and husband Gary, Kentwood; 2 sons, Randy Bryant, Denham Springs and Jimmy Bryant and wife Vicki, Amite; 2 sisters, Catherine Murphy, Albany and Josephine Fedele and husband Pete, Albany; a brother, Olen Bryant and wife Joyce, Slidell; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Monroe, Sr. and Effie Clark Bryant; sister, Louise Popwell; 2 brothers, Johnny Monroe Bryant, Jr. and Henry Earl Bryant; and a grandson, Mark Cowart, Sr.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Darryl Miller officiating. Interment in the Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

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.


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

A STORE MANAGER heard his clerk tell a customer, “No, ma’am, we haven’t had any for a while, and it doesn’t look as if we’ll be getting any soon…”
Horrified, the manager came running over to the customer and said, “Of course we’ll have some soon!  We place an order last week.”  Then the manager drew the clerk aside.  “Never,” he snarled, “Never, never, never, say we’re out of anything; say we’ve got it on order and it’s coming.  Now, what was it she wanted anyway?”
The clerk said, “Rain…”
“Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD:
but they that deal truly are His delight.”
Proverbs 12:22