Wednesday

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18~

Sherry called last night to report David Allen is being treated for double viral pneumonia.  Plans are to keep him less sedated.  Eli, his son, posted on David’s facebook page,  Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

Please continue to pray for Ronnie Hayden as he recovers from surgery at North Oaks.

Caring Bridge Sites

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/calliecole

http://www.caringbridge.org/visitadriunnacavanagh

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/coltonfrazier

Baptist Press

October 13, 2009

PHILIPPINES–Manila relief teams ‘git busy, git ‘er done’.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31450

TENNESSEE–Pew study aligns with previous data to fix Muslim population at about 1 in 4 persons globally.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31451

WASHINGTON–Sen. panel OKs abortion-funding health care bill.
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31456

CALIFORNIA–Calif. schools to learn about, honor gay pioneer.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31452

VIRGINIA–25 more missionaries to go overseas.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31453

TENNESSEE–CP EMPHASIS: Profiles of passion for cooperation.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31454

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Keith Manuel): Introduce Jesus at your fall festival.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31455

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

“IT IS MOST likely that in the Apostolic age when there was but ‘one Lord, one faith, and one baptism,’ and no differing denominations existed, that baptism of a convert by that very act constituted him a member of the church, and at once endowed him with all the rights and privileges of full membership…
In that sense, ‘baptism was the door into the church.’  Now it is different…” (Edward T. Hiscox, The Standard Manual For Baptist Churches, Published by The American Baptist Publication Society, 1890, p. 14).
Kind questions:
.  Why is it different today?  Should it be different?
.  Why do we have so many different churches today, when it is freely admitted that there was only one system of faith (cf. Ephesians 4:5) in the Apostolic age?  (Denominationalism, by its own admission is composed of thousands of religious groups, often wearing different man-made names, teaching conflicting religious doctrines, and endorsing contradictory practices).
.  Since Jesus prayed for unity and oneness (cf. John 17:20-21), how can we justify religious division today?
.  How did Paul respond on those occasions when weak and immature brethren in the first century attempted to denominate and fracture themselves (1 Corinthians 1:11-13; cf. 3:1ff)?
.  How many churches did Jesus promise to build (Matthew 16:18)?
.  Since Christ is the bridegroom and the church is His bride, how can He be married to thousands of different churches and not be guilty of polygamy?  Did Jesus endorse “one man for one woman for life” (cf. Matthew 19), yet practice “one Man for thousands of women” Himself?
.  Since a bride wears the name of her bridegroom, why would anyone wish to wear any name other than that of Christ’s?
.  How many approved denominations can you read about in the New Testament?
.  Did the apostles, who were guided into all truth (John 16:13), ever encourage men to join the church of their choice (Galatians 3:27; cf. Acts 2)?
Consider the words of John Wesley, noted Methodist leader of long ago.  He wrote, “Would to God that all party names and unscriptural phrases and forms which have divided the Christian world were forgotten: and that we might all agree to sit down together as humble, loving disciples at the feet of a common Master, to hear His word, imbibe His Spirit, and transcribe His life in our Own” (Wesley’s Notes on the New Testament, p. 7).
“Now I plead with you, brethren,
by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
that you all speak the same thing,
and that there be no divisions among you,
but that you be perfectly joined together
in the same mind and in the same judgment.”
1 Corinthians 1:10

Tuesday Afternoon

Roger Dale Coon, Sr.
(July 24, 1945 – October 10, 2009)

Roger Dale Coon, Sr.

Roger Dale Coon, Sr. was born July 24, 1945 and passed away at 7:45 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 64, a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of Kentwood and owner of Coon’s Auto Salvage & Wrecker Service since 1963.

Roger is survived by his wife, Marie P. Coon, Kentwood; a daughter, Lisa “Janelle” Pitre and husband, Nolan and their children, Katelyn and Cassie all of Kentwood; 2 sons , Roger “Dale” Coon, Jr. and wife, Stephanie, Kentwood and their children, Justin Carl Coon; Ashley & husband, Shay Robertson and their children, Alleigh & Alyvia: Steven Skipper-Coon and wife, Jennie, Lafayette and their children, Ian, Aiden, Lilam and Lukas; 3 sisters: Tinsey DeBlanc & her husband, George, Kentwood; Penny Cook & husband, Darrell, Kentwood; Norma Jean Gibbs, Ethel; brother, James R. “Buddy” Coon & wife, Kathleen, Kentwood; honorary son, Patrick Sanders and wife, Jeana, Easleyville; employees of Coon’s Auto Salvage & Wrecker Service, Earl Leonard, Claude Brumfield, Darrell Felker, Donnie Self, & John Faller also numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins.

Preceded in death by his parents, James V. & Murial Prine Coon; a grandson, Christopher Dale Coon; long term employee, Otis Elzey, Sr.

Pallbearers are Rodney Pittman, Rowdy Fitzgerald, John Faller, Earl Leonard, Donnie Self, Claude Brumfield, Walter Dykes, & Otis Elzey, Jr.

Visitation will be at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Joey Miller, Rev. Russell Kirkland and Rev. Clay Spinks officiating. Interment in Coon Family Cemetery, Kentwood.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements.

Cleo Smothers Clark
(May 30, 1918 – October 12, 2009)

Died on Monday, October 12, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was a native of Lepanto, AR and a resident of Kentwood, LA. Age 91 years. Graveside Services will be held at Line Creek Cemetery, Line Creek, LA at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Services conducted by Rev. Ken Irwin. Interment Line Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by son, Jerry Clark, Kentwood, daughter, Betty Allen, Kentwood, sister, Goldie Mock, Dexter, MO, 4 grandsons, Clay Clark, Baton Rouge, Clint Clark, Kentwoood, Mike Allen, Nashville, TN, and Curt Allen, Kentwood, 4 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Olivia, and Annaliese Clark, and Zack Allen. Preceded in death by, husband, Lee Clark, parents, Beulah and Lynn Smothers, brother, Lloyd Smothers.

Tuesday

“Then Jesus said to him,

‘Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.’

At once the man was cured;

he picked up his mat and walked.”

~John 5:8–9 NIV~

No update on David Allen yet this morning.  I’ll post later.

Caring Bridge Sites:

Baptist Press

October 12, 2009

WASHINGTON–Chinese church attacked; pastor, members held.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31439

WASHINGTON–Tiananmen Square hero honored on Capitol Hill.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31440

WASHINGTON–Obama pledges ‘unwavering’ support to gay causes, community.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31441

DALLAS–Land: Nobel committee still playing politics.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31442

TEXAS–CP EMPHASIS: Joy fuels church’s missions efforts.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31443

TENNESSEE–Unite around Gospel essentials, Dockery urges.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31444

TENNESSEE–Forge new identity, Mohler urges young Southern Baptists.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31445

TENNESSEE–Akin: SBC future hinges on change.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31446

TENNESSEE–Future of denominations, SBC in focus at Oct. 6-9 gathering.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31447

TENNESSEE–FIRST-PERSON (Rebecca Powell): Reaching the heart of your tween daughter.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31448

OREGON–FIRST-PERSON (John Lipton): How the Cooperative Program impacted me.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31449

Spirit

evita-photos2.jpgDR. PEDRO ARA Sarria perfected a technique for preserving the body and applied it to Argentina’s Eva Peron…

The embalmed body was kept intact but, for political reasons, was moved from place to place. It went from his laboratory in Buenos Aries to a military camp, to a dusty storeroom in Bonn, Germany, to a secret grave in Milan, Italy, to an attic in Madrid, back to a chapel in Argentina, and finally to a family tomb.

What happens to our bodies after we die may not be very important. What happens to the spirit is very important. Whether our bodies are buried, cremated, lost in an explosion, or buried at sea, it makes no difference. The real concern is that the soul be at home with God.

“And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt” ( Daniel 12:2).

Posted by Mike Benson

Pray for the many people around us who are grieving or dealing with serious illnesses.  More important than that, pray for those who are lost – that they will find the way!

Anna Lee

Monday Evening Update/Addition

Mark Thursday night at 6:30 on your calendar.  The share group will meet at the cabin.  Come join us for supper, fellowship, and a devotional time.

Mason Carter went for a check-up today.  He doesn’t need additional surgery at this point.  Lawana thanks you for your prayers for Mason.

Herbert Martin Casanova
(January 6, 1932 – October 11, 2009)

Died at 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was a native and a resident of Husser, LA. Age 77 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. on Thursday. Religious Services at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Husser, at 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery, Husser. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Brenda Dunnington Casanova, Husser; 2 sons, Daniel Casanova and his wife, Robin, Husser, and David Casanova and his wife, Marsha, Amite; 5 grandchildren, Hallie and Ethan Casanova and Emilee, Ellee and Enslee Casanova. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Alice Casanova; infant daughter, Jeanette Marie Casanova.

Monday Afternoon

I talked with Sherry Simpson about 3:00.  David Allen is about the same, but not any worse.  He is still in ICU at North Oaks.   Please keep David and the family in your prayers.  Hopefully, tomorrow will be a day with some good reports.

Roger Dale Coon,Sr.
(July 24, 1945 – October 10, 2009)

Roger Dale Coon, Sr. was born July 24, 1945 and passed away at 7:45 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 64, a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of Kentwood.

Roger is survived by his wife, Marie P. Coon, Kentwood; a daughter, Lisa J. Pitre and husband, Nolan and children, Katlyn and Cassie all of Kentwood; 2 sons , Roger Dale Coon, Jr. and wife, Stephanie, Kentwood and children, Justin; Ashley & husband Shay and their children, Alleigh & Alyvia: Steven Coon and wife, Jennie, Lafayette and their children, Ian, Aiden, Ilam and Lukas; 3 sisters: Tinsey DeBlanc & her husband, George, Kentwood; Penny Cook & husband, Darrell, Kentwood; Norma Jean Gibbs, Ethel; brother, James R. “Buddy” Coon & wife, Kathleen, Kentwood; also numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins.

Preceded in death by his parents , James V. & Murial Prine Coon; a grandson, Christopher Dale Coon

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