Saturday

“It is better to win control over yourself

than over whole cities.”

~Proverbs 16:32 TEV~

Mr. Cete Dillon is improving greatly!  Thank God for this progres.

The Robert Ricks of Arcola is a former classmate of David’s.  Robert has cancer and will going to M.D. Anderson Monday.  Prayers will be appreciated as his treatment is determined and carried through.

Caring Bridge Sites:

Baptist Press
October 9, 2009

TENNESSEE–Hispanics hold high view of education.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31429

WASHINGTON–Dominican Republic protects unborn.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31430

TENNESSEE–INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: Iranian women refuse order to deny Christ.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31431

WASHINGTON–Half in poll say homosexuality ‘morally wrong’.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31432

TENNESSEE–Nobel prize stirs comments on nukes, abortion.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31433

IRAN–Reaching into Iran with the Gospel.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31434

IRAN–Iranian ponders Islam, Christianity.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31435

TENNESSEE–CP EMPHASIS: Profiles of passion for cooperation.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31436

TENNESSEE–FIRST-PERSON (Bob Rodgers): 1 percent isn’t much, or is it?
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31437

TENNESSEE–FIRST-PERSON (Richard Land): The cries of the poor.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31438

What do you think of this devotional?

KneEmail
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor
IN THE FIRST century we see undenominational Christianity at work before it had been adulterated, corrupted, and perverted by the traditions and innovations of men…

It was a way of life so meaningful and powerful that it eventually conquered the Roman empire.
It was a transforming power over men, communities and nations (Acts 17:6, 19-23).  Undenominational Christianity was sufficient then as well as now.  Denominationalism is not only unauthorized, but it is unnecessary because Christianity flourished in the first century without it.
The average religious man would be perplexed if by some miracle he could be sent back twenty centuries amidst the early church and observe her work, worship, simplicity, fervor and rapid growth without any ecclesiastical or denominational trappings.  We read of congregations of believers, but no Congregationalists.  We read of penitent, baptized believers, but no Baptists.  We read of presbyters, or elders, who led each congregation, but no Presbyterians.  We read of method and order in worship, but no Methodists.  We read of bishops, Greek episkopos, who oversaw the church, but no Episcopalians.  We read of men trembling at the spoken word, but no Quakers.  We read of men all sharing the blessings of Pentecost, but no Pentecostals.  We read of brethren united in Christ, but no United Brethren.
“Greet one another with a holy kiss.
The churches of Christ greet you.”
Romans 16:16
Kevin L. Bush
(April 4, 1967 – October 7, 2009)


Kevin L. Bush

Kevin L. Bush was born April 4, 1967 and passed away at 7:40 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at his residence. He was 42, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Tickfaw.He is survived by his mother, Ivy Pearl Warden Bush, Pearl River; a lifetime companion, Stacie Arabie, Tickfaw; 2 daughters, Felicia Arabie and Felicity Arabie both of Tickfaw; a son, Kevin L. Bush, Jr., Tickfaw; a grandson, Landin Arabie, Tickfaw; a sister, Tammy Bush Chaisson and husband, Leonard, Sr., Mandeville; a niece, Brittany Chaisson, Mandeville; a nephew, Leonard Chaisson, Jr., Mandeville, many aunts, uncles and extended family.

Preceded in death by his father, Lester Lee Bush.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, October 12, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 2:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bro, Benton “Ben” Darron officiating. Interment in Our Lady of Pompeii Cemetery, Tickfaw.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55 & Hwy. 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Bond Eye Clinic.


Thank God for the gift of this day.  Use your gift well.
Anna Lee

Friday

I just realized I did not complete today’s post – right after I lost what I had done early this morning.

We need you to remember Barbra Roberts in your prayers again. Today things have changed. I received news today that she had a stroke and she did not have a heart attack. I think things are a little better. Many of you will remember Barbra being married to Shug Roberts who died in 1995. Please pray for her family too.

Thanks
Melissa Johnson

G.G. McElveen is still hospitalized.  Please keep G.G., Cathy, and the other family members in your prayers.

Larry Bankston will be having some heart procedures next Thursday.  Pray for Larry, Marsha, and their boys as they await this time.

Caring Bridge sites to check:

My family continues to be thankful for your prayers for Momma and Braden.  Both were released from the hospital yesterday.

Thursday Evening

Thank you all for the many prayers,Larkin had her surgery last night,she did well.She is the Great Niece of Judy Larkin Horne formally from kentwood.she is seven years old she has a webpage on caringbridge.org and her name is Larkin Dorris if anyone cares to visit.we are very thankful to have contact with this website and all the wonderful prayers thanks again,Lisa Westmoreland

The answers to many prayers:

  • Braden went home this morning after being seen by three doctors.  He has two appointment in a week or so.
  • Daddy and I brought Momma home this afternoon.  She is so much better than she was!

Thursday

“Be anxious for nothing,

but in everything by prayer and supplication,

with thanksgiving

, let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6~

Pray for Fay Faller.  She’s seeing a doctor about her arm today.  Pray for good advice.

Pray for Dana Bales Graham and her family as Dana has a tumor removed today.

We haven’t heard from Braden yet.  Pray the arm is fine, the antibiotic is working, and the lungs are clearing.

Callie Cole:

Good afternoon,

This is Frances.  I have time for a very quick update.  Callie is off the ventilator!  She seems to be tolerating and doing well.  Also, her eyes are wide open.  She remains unconscious and in a coma but she is improving.  I anticipate what the medical field calls “neurological storming”.  So, keep praying.  This is our chance to demonstrate our faithfulness and just how much we love Him.  Remember, in good times or bad times we will praise Him!

God bless you,
Frances

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 3:14 PM, CDT

Quick update on Sophronia (my nickname for Callie; long story).  At the 12 o’clock visit they had removed the ventilator and Callie was breathing very well on her own.  She is still on 30% oxygen but other than that the respiration looks good.  She was sound asleep during the visitation and we could not rouse her, however the nurse on duty stated that Callie had opened her eyes wide open this morning but was non-responsive.  We would really like to see this for ourselves but we will have to take the nurses word for it for now.  Either way conscious or unconscious, eyes open has to be a good sign.  Thank you Lord and thanks to all of you who continue to lift her up to the Most High.

Tom

Baptist Press

October 7, 2009

WASHINGTON–Despite cash mismatch, Wash. Ref. 71 race tight.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31409

COLORADO–NAMB trustees tap Frank Page as VP of evangelization.
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31408

GEORGIA–Ga. exec: SBC needs NAMB, Cooperative Program.
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31410

VIRGINIA–IMB search committee seeks recommendations.
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31411

TENNESSEE–Pastors polled on churches’ evangelism.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31412

TENNESSEE–CP EMPHASIS: Profiles of passion for cooperation.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31413

NORTH DAKOTA–CP EMPHASIS (FIRST-PERSON — Durward Garrett) Far more than a budget item.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31414

TEXAS–FIRST-PERSON (Mike Goeke): A challenge to the conservative church.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31415

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

THE WORST DEFEAT in a college football game came on October 7, 1916, when Georgia Tech played Cumberland College of Tennessee…
The final score was 222 to 0.  The much smaller Cumberland players were mauled.
Cumberland had discontinued its football program before the season, but was not permitted to cancel its game against the Engineers.  The fact that Cumberland’s baseball team had crushed Georgia Tech earlier that year 22-0 (amidst allegations that Cumberland used professional players) probably accounted for Georgia Tech coach John Heisman’s running up the score on the bulldogs.
Cumberland received the opening kickoff and failed to make a first down.  After a punt, the Engineers scored on their first play.  Cumberland then fumbled on their next play from scrimmage, and a Tech player returned it for another touchdown.  The Bulldogs fumbled again the next time they had the ball, and Tech took two plays to score its third touchdown.  Cumberland lost nine yard on its next possession, then gave up a fourth touchdown two plays later.
The Engineerss led 63-0 after the first quarter and 126-0 at halftime.  Tech added 54 more points in the third quarter and 42 in the final period.  Cumberland’s longest play during the game was a 10-yard pass (on 4th and 22).  Tech scored on every one of its drives.

Sometimes our situation seems hopeless.  We’ve dropped the ball and we don’t feel like picking it up again and running with it.  We’ve been knocked down time and time again, and we just want to quit the game.  But what we feel like doing and what we should do are two different things.

“Let us not become weary in doing good,
for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Galatians 6:9 NIV

God loves us and walks along with us step-by-step.  Sometimes, he is there as a friend.  Other times as a guide.  He is an encourager some days.  Other days, he supports us and holds us up when we cannot keep going.  I’m so thankful he’s been there for me in all those capacities lately.  I depended on Him.  He did not let me down lately and never has!  What a friend!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Night Updates

Our grandson, Braden Alford, had surgery for his broken arm this morning.  Braden had some oxygen problems following surgery and will be staying in the hospital tonight.  His mom and dad are both with him while his other grandmother takes care of his sister.  Pray the shadows on his lungs to be cleared by the antibiotic he is on.  Thank God Braden is in good hands.

We had a “staffing” for Momma this afternoon.  The good news is she will be released tomorrow afternoon to go to her HOME!  Thank-you to all who have prayed for her.  Continue to pray as she makes the transition to being home after this length of time at North Oaks.

Robert Brister shared this request.

Please add Diana Bales Graham to the prayer list. She is having surgery Thursday Oct. 8 to remove a brain tumor. She is the daughter of Freddy and Helga Bales of Kentwood.

Wednesday

“Let God transform you into a new person

by changing the way you think.”

~Romans 12:2 NLT~

From Lisa Westoreland

PLESE PRAY FOR A LITTLE GIRL LARKIN DORRIS,SHE HAS A CANCEROUS TUMOR THAT WAS RECENTLY FOUND.HER BRAIN SURGERY WILL BE TOMMORROW AFTERNOON AT 4PM.THE FAMILY IS SO UPSET,ABOUT THIS SITUATION.THEY BROUGHT HER TO THE DOCTOR THINKING SHE HAD SWINE FLU AND FOUND OUT SHE HAS A TUMOR.WE NEED ALL YOUR PRAYERS AND THANK YOU

My fammily:

Braden Alford will have surgery on his broken arm this morning.

We will have “staffing” today at 4 P.M. to learn what the professions think of the medication changes, walking, etc.

Callie Cole

Dear Family and Friends,

No new news on Ms. Callie.  She has been moved to room 5, 4th floor, NSICU.  She is continuing to move her extremities and eyes.  She is doing good.

No news from the Shepard Center.  Make this an item for prayer.  If it is supposed to happen, I know it will.

Today is day 26.  I am holding on to God’s promises in scripture and to the fact that nothing comes to me except from the Father.  So that means, this circumstance went to the Father trickled down to me and has a great purpose for me and my family.  I want badly to get it!

Some have made the comment that I am their hero.  I know this statement was meant as a compliment but I dont want that title.  I will disappoint you.  The Lord, on the other hand, will never leave you or forsake you.  There is your Hero.
Give Him all the honor, glory and praise.  Sing to Him a new song.  Know that where faith blooms, miracles happen.  Im waiting on that miracle.  My faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ, is all I have to hang on to.  There is nothing else.  Please put your faith in the Lord and not man.  See the miracle.

Love,
Frances

Continue to pray for others.  I’ll name a few:
  • Bea Houeye
  • Cete Dillon
  • Frances Gay
  • Cliff and Lauree Titus
  • Carol Jean Conerly
  • Bob and Parmys Stegall
  • Jimmy Williams (surgery today)
Curtis Eugene “Jack” Blalock
(September 12, 1921 – October 5, 2009)

Curtis Eugene

U.S. Veteran Died at 3:40PM on Monday, October 5, 2009 at his residence in Loranger, LA. He was a native of Alexandria, LA. Age 88 years. He was a retired Ag teacher of 40 years at Loranger High School, a U. S. Army veteran of WWII, coached Little League baseball for many years, was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ, Loranger American Legion, and past member of Loranger Puritian Club. Mr. Blalock won numerous medals from Senior Olympics. He was Future Farmers of America advisor and avid hunter. He played football, ran track, and played baseball at Southeastern Louisiana University. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday and at Oak Grove Church of Christ, Independence, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10:30 a.m., Thursday. Services conducted by Bro. Dale Ziebarth. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger, LA.Survived by wife of 61 years, Vertale Hayden Blalock, Loranger, 2 brothers, Leon Blalock, Alexandria and Charlie Blalock, Alexandria, 2 sisters, Francis McCain, Chicago, IL and Essie Marie Smith, Alexandria, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, father and mother, James Marion Blalock and Mary Essie Stewart Blalock, brother, James Marion Blalock, Jr., 2 sisters, Maude Jones and Elizabeth Moreaux.

KneEmail
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor
WE DON’T ORDINARILY think of ears as beautiful parts of the body…

They never get featured on the covers of magazines.  There are not many songs or poems about ears.  No one seems to compliment them.  When did anyone come to you and say, “Nice set of ears you’ve got!”  In fact, ears take lots of abuse.  They get twisted by parents, punctured by metal shafts, invaded by gnats, clogged by wax, burned by the sun, frozen by the cold, and assaulted by a variety of loud noises.  Some even get nibbled on now and then.
The truth is that ears are the marvelous creation of God.  They are beautiful and the ability to hear is one of God’s most precious gifts.  Lindsey Garmon
.
“He who answers a matter before he hears it,
it is folly and shame to him.”
Proverbs 18:13

.  “The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”
Proverbs 18:15

.  “So then, my beloved brethren,
let every man be swift to hear,
slow to speak,
slow to wrath.”
James 1:19
“He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”
Matthew 11:15
Have a blessed day.  Know you are blessed!
Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me,

for I am gentle and lowly in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls.

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

~Matthew 1:29-30~

. . . . Cheyenne and the rest of our family have been through such an ordeal, what a blessing for me to find this page and see that people who do not even know us are praying. On their knees to Jehovah Rapha.. Our God our Healer. My gratitude to you and all who have prayed for my child and my family. Keep the prayers going. Cheyenne is stable but still lives in heart failure everyday. We just wait and pray for protection and when the day comes we pray for courage and strength for we know we must go through the valley to get to the Moutain of God. Bless you and all that are working for the good of his kingdom. http://www.caringbridge.org/cheyennehartman

Other sites to read and people to pray over:

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

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

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

Linda B. Williams said Jimmy’s next surgery will be Wednesday.  Pray for rest for them until then.

Averi Strickland continues to improve following his stroke just as he started his senior year at KHS.  Keep him and his family in your prayers.

Holly K. says the flooding has subsided and electricity is on more hours of the day.  She’s thankful for that because the temperatures are very high there.  Please continue to pray for her and her students.

Parents

SEVERAL DECADES OF social science research reveals that children do best in two-parent, father and mother families, and that any departure from this model diminishes children’s chance of success…

Without a father in the house, children of both sexes are more prone to peer pressure, early sexual experimentation, use of alcohol and illicit drugs, educational failure, and even criminal behavior (Robert H. Knight, “Materialism: The Religion That Fails,” The Age of Consent, 29).

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4). “[Admonish] the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things — that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children…” ( Titus 2:3, 4).

Posted by Mike Benson

Thankful to have had and still have two parents!

Anna Lee

Monday


“But to You I have cried out, O Lord,

and in the morning my prayer comes before You.”

~Psalm 88:13~

Cete Dillon

Mr. Cete Dillon’s eye is doing well.  Please continue to pray until his eye is completely healed.

Eyvonne Ricks

She is doing just great. Can’t do much walking, just bath rm. and bed room. Go to Dr. Tuesday to remove some stiches, but not the pin in the toe. She feels fine now, just helpless. Thanks for the prayers, they will be returned many times. Thanks again and have a great day. Luther

Dot Smith

Momma continues to get better and better.  Thanks for you prayers and your concern for her and for the family.

Braden Alford

Our grandson learned this afternoon that his broken arm will require surgery.  This is scheduled for Wednesday morning.  Pray surgery on this arm turns out better than surgery on his other arm.

Adrianna Cavanagh

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

Colton Frazier

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

Callie Cole

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

Nick Anthony Guzzardo
(January 10, 1943 – October 4, 2009)


Nick Anthony Guzzardo

Nick Anthony Guzzardo was born January 10, 1943 and joined his Heavenly family at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice, Baton Rouge. He was 66, a native and resident of Amite.

Nick Anthony was a devout parishioner to St. Helena Catholic Church through his service as a cantor and choir member. He loved nothing more than serving the Lord, enjoying old movies, and spending time with his great niece & nephews.

He is survived by a sister, Angietta Keen and brother-in-law, Daniel Keen; niece and godchild, Kay Frances Saragusa and her husband, Matthew Saragusa; great niece, Laney Saragusa; 2 great nephews, Waylon and Cohen Saragusa.

Preceded in death by his parents, Tony N. and Frances M. Guzzardo; a sister, Angietta Marie Guzzardo.

Pallbearers will be Gary Perry, Matthew Saragusa, Eddie Mason, Nick John Guzzardo, Tim Vernon & J.A. Girgenti.

Visitation will be at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Joe Camilleri officiating. Interment in Amite Mulberry Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made for masses celebrated for Nick Anthony Guzzardo or donations to the Mark Oliver Medical Fund % Amite Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Ruby LeBlanc
(Died October 4, 2009)

Ruby LeBlanc passed away at 1:35 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009 at LSUHSC Lallie Kemp Hospital, Independence.

Arrangements 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 Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Bond Eye Clinic.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

There are a number on people having various tests and procedures.  Please pray for them.

I’m posting this devotional in honor of the many long-term marriages among family members and friends.

KneEmail
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor
SHE LOOKED HIM right in the eyes and said, “I want a divorce, the romance is gone out of our marriage…

The terms “romance” and “love” are so nebulous to the average person, the court dockets are loaded with divorce evil.  Divorce is seldom considered in some Asian cultures.  A young man in Hong Kong told some preachers that he did not see his bride until he met her at the altar.  Their parents had contracted the marriage when they were children.  When asked, what about “falling in love” and “romance” he said, “That is your problem in America.  Americans look upon marriage as a romance–we look upon it as a commitment.”
Our generation has been fed a steady diet of romance.  In the movies and on TV we are told that a happy marriage is predicated on falling in love.  When couples wake up some morning and find marriage has commitments and responsibilities they are disgusted and disillusioned.  They find out that marriage is made up of carrying out the garbage, changing diapers, trying to make house payments, and dealing with inlaws and outlaws.
Marriage is a commitment.  Falling in love and romance are great if they are understood and practiced in the right context.  Movies and TV are a mighty poor place to learn to about life-long marriage.  Ward Hargland
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church—for we are members of his body. “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.” Ephesians 5:25-33