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.

 

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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


Saturday

Jesus told him,

“I am the way, the truth, and the life.

No one can come to the Father except through me.

~John 14:6 (NLT)~

Frances Gay got a good report this week.  Pray that she continues to do well with her treatments and tests.

From Lloyd and Alcyon Hayden

Mark Hughes will have surgery on Jan.18 in Atlanta,Ga. Serious.

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

BUILDING A GOOD marriage and building a good log fire are similar in many ways…

You build a fire with paper and kindling, and all at once it goes up in a brillilantly burning blaze.  Then the primary blaze burns down and you wonder if the fire will fizzle out and leave you in the dark.  You blow on it and fan it for all you are worth.  Sometimes smoke billows out and almost chokes you, but if the materials are good and if you invest enough energy and interest in maintaining it, soon the big solid logs catch, and your fire takes on new qualities.  Readers Digest, 1980, 137
“Now Jacob loved Rachel;
so he said,
‘I will serve you seven years for Rachel your younger daughter.”
Genesis 29:18
Hang in there staying warm.  This extremely cold weather won’t last forever!
Anna Lee

Friday

“Blessed be the Lord,

because He has heard the voice of my supplications!”

~Psalm 28:6~

Pray for Linda Hulkaby as she has surgery this morning.

Pray for the family and friends of Mrs. Wanzie Williams today as her life is celebrated at 11:00.


James Lee passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at the St. Helena Parish Hospital. He was 87, a resident of Greensburg and a native of McComb, Miss. He retired from Transco-Williams Pipeline, where he had been employed for 33 years. Visitation will be held at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 6 p.m. until service time on Friday, Jan. 8, at 12:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Joseph Day. Interment at Red Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Lee Aaron and Jack Aaron, of Jackson; and grandchildren, Jason and wife Liz Aaron, of Slaughter, Dana Aaron and Stacey Vice, both of Jackson. He also leaves behind six great-grandchildren that he loved and who made him proud, Caleb Aaron, Trevor Vice, Jared Thompson, Dakota Thompson, Emily Vice and James Elliot “Cowboy” Aaron. He was preceded in death by his father, James “Jimmy” Lee; mother, Lela Newsome Lee; great-grandchild, Aaron Cheyenne Thompson; first wife, Imogene Frazier Lee; and second wife, Rita Hyde Lee. Pallbearers will be Jason Aaron, Caleb Aaron, Trevor Vice, Dakota Thompson, Bo Staples, Brad DeBlanc and James Elliott “Cowboy” Aaron. Honorary pallbearers are Homer Carter, Jerry Dedon and Charles Frazier. Leland was a proud World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Tangier. He was an avid fox hunter, leaving behind many old friends. Special thanks and appreciation to Primecare Health Services and the doctors and staff at St. Helena Parish Hospital.
THE PAINS OF CHILDBIRTH

Here are the answers to some questions that you may have had about pregnancy:

Q. Should I have a baby after 35?
A.  No, 35 children is enough.

Q.  I’m two months pregnant now.  When will my baby move?
A.  With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q.  How will I know if my vomiting is morning sickness or the flu?
A.  If it’s the flu, you’ll get better.

Q.  What is the most common pregnancy craving?
A..  For men to be the ones who get pregnant.

Q.  What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex?
A.  Childbirth.

Q.  My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she’s borderline irrational.
A.   So what’s your question?

Q.  My childbirth instructor says it’s not pain I’ll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A.   Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q.  When is the best time to get an epidural?
A.  Right after you find out you’re pregnant.

Q.  Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A.   Yes, pregnancy.

Q.  Does pregnancy cause headaches?
A.   Pregnancy causes anything you want to blame it for.

Q. Our baby was born last week.  When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A.  When the kids are in college.

The joy of pregnancy and childbirth!  Mothers are quick to tell me that those two words don’t belong together with the word “joy”.  And here’s a helpful tip (from personal experience) for you fathers.  When your wife is in labor and the needle on the graph is showing her contractions, don’t ever say, “Is that the highest you can make the needle jump?”  At that point, she will not see the humor in the situation.  It will only make her angry.  (Trust me!)

The Bible refers often to pregnancy and childbirth.  But it never speaks of it as a time of joy.  Rather, it refers accurately to the “pains of childbirth.”

In Romans 8, Paul draws a parallel between what an expectant mother experiences and what we (and all of creation) experience as we await the return of Jesus Christ:

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us…..We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.  Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.” (Romans 8:18,22-23, NIV)

A mother in labor may feel the pain will never end.  With what you are going through right now in your life, you may feel the same way.  Someday, though, for God’s children, the pain will pass and the joy will be greater than we ever imagined.  For that day we “wait eagerly”!

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Stay safe and warm though this extremely cold weather.

Anna Lee