“Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.”
~Psalm 67:5~
Maggie Lee for Good – Oct. 29
(in honor of Maggie Lee Henson)
STUDIES SHOW THAT entire families who begin the day with hot food, encouraging words, and affection do their respective tasks more efficiently during the time they are apart…
The unfortunate ones who leave each other after a quarrel do not fare as well. Unhappy or stressed students make poorer grades in school and do not get along with others as well as children who leave home with a positive attitude. It is the responsibility of parents to instill in their children positive attitudes, as well as a depth of love and forgiveness that make for peace in families. This is best done by example. Be before them what you want them to become. (Frances Parr)
“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works…” (Heb. 10:24).
Will Easley
I want to let everyone know that Will Easley made it home on Friday. John went and spent some time with him Saturday and said that Will is doing good. He is still a little weak and still needs your prayer. I again want to thank all of you that have prayed for Will and his family. God bless and Happy Labor Day.
Cheryl Hughes Greene
Colton Frazier
Monday, September 7, 2009 12:17 PM, CDT
We visited Colton at 10 this morning. He did open his eyes a little for us. Still moving his legs a little. They told us he was going to a regular room on the floor. We are excited, then we will be able to stay in the room with him. We are just waiting to be moved. Hoping he will be going to Hammond. With today being a holiday, we are not getting anything done So hopefully in the morning we will know a little more.
David’s sister, Bonnie, called and shared two prayer requests. One is for a single lymph node that showed up questionable in a recent test she had. Pray for Bonnie as she awaits more information. Bonnie also requested prayer for her husband, Harold, who will be going for a checkup Thursday. Both Bonnie and Harold have had cancer surgery in the last few years. Your prayers will be appreciated.
“Then the Lord said to Paul in a night vision,
“Don’t be afraid, but keep on speaking and don’t be silent.
For I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to hurt you.”
~Acts 18:9-10a, HCSB~
Madeline Nielson, daughter of Ronnie and Angie Nielsen of the Jackson, MS area, has Swine Flu. Please pray she will get well quickly and none of the other family members will get sick.
Colton Frazier
Sunday, September 6, 2009 10:24 PM, CDT
At the 10 am visit we sat him up on the side of the bed. He did ok, just have to hold him up, but it helps to get him motiviated. Guess that wore him out cause the rest of the day he was pretty lazy He did move his legs more than he has been. So guess that was our baby step of the day. Every little bit is good. Another day to heal!!
People to continue to keep in your prayers today:
Mrs. Faye Price
Chuck Pittman
Mrs. Nat McKinney
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
Enjoy the holiday. Have a great week! Keep praying.
Anna Lee
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,
for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes,
for the Jew first and also for the Greek.”
~Romans 1:16~
Colton Frazier
Saturday, September 5, 2009 9:10 PM, CDT
IT’S IMPORTANT TO be careful where you place your trust…
Some barbers say “trust me” as half of your eyebrow falls into your lap.
Some dentists say “trust me” as they drill down deeper than Exxon.
Some postal workers say “trust me,” stamp your package “Fragile,” and then drop-kick it into the parcel bin.
Some manicurists say “trust me,” as they push your cuticles back to your elbow.
Some mechanics say “trust me,” then make your engine purr like a kitten…with strep throat.
Some friends say “trust me” as they borrow your favorite shirt, accidentally wash it in hot water, then hand you back a swatch.
A lot of people say “trust me,” but don’t quite earn your trust. They fall short of their promises, and leave you wishing you hadn’t placed your faith in them in the first place.
Aren’t you glad, though, that when God says “trust Me,” you can? (Martha Bolton)
“He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him.”
~Prov. 30:5b, KJV~
Posted by Mike Benson
Leanna W. Gray
(August 19, 1959 – September 5, 2009)
Died at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at her residence in Ponchatoula, LA. She was a native of Texarkana, AR. Age 50 years. Mrs. Gray was a deputy State Fire Marshall. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. on Tuesday until religious services at 12 Noon Tuesday. Survived by husband, Philip A. Gray, II, Ponchatoula, daughter, Devan Lea Gray and her significant other, Sean Heaps, Ponchatoula, son, Chase Alan Gray and his wife, Tiffinay, Ponchatoula, mother and step-father, Melba and R. V. Wedgeworth, Texarkana, TX, sister, Gaylan W. Carter and her husband, Ashley, Texarkana, TX, brother, David Westerman and his wife, Teresa, Texarkana, TX, mother-in-law, Beverly C. Gray, Kentwood. Preceded in death by father, Walker Lee Westerman, brother, Rodger Porier, father-in-law, Philip A. Gray, Sr., Maternal grandparents, Berta and Louie Emfinger.
Roland Galloway
(May 8, 1925 – September 5, 2009)
Mr. Roland Galloway was born May 8, 1925 and passed away at 10:10 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2009 at his residence. He was 84, a native of New Orleans, a resident of Amite and a former resident of Empire, LA.
Mr. Roland a US Navy Veteran served our country during WWII.
Arrangements will be completed on Tuesday, September 11, 2009.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy-a6W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Bond Eye Clinic.
Colton Frazier
Hello everyone,
Love Chris, Lynn, and Colton
“Let the peoples praise You, O God;
let all the peoples praise You.”
Psalm 67:5
Chapmans
Colton Frazier
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 2:12 PM, CDT
The Therapist came in to work with him. We sat him up on side of the bed again. He did good sitting up with all our help but was a little tired today. We asked him if he wanted to lay back down to raise your right thumb. Well let me tell you the thumb came straight up, he was ready to lay down. Everything else is still good.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:56 PM, CDT
Well all and all Colton had a good day. The therapists sat him in a big chair this morning. He looked good sitting there. Had Good responses from that. The rest of the day he was tired and had to rest. At the 8pm visit we raised his head from the pillow and he opened his eyes a little and we told him to move his hand and give us a thumbs up. Guess what, he did, then asked again and he raised his whole arm and thumb. It was a great way to tell us good night.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 10:19 PM, CDT
Chris and I just want to thank each and every one of you for your visits and comments. I told Colton just as soon as we were able, there were tons of letters I had to read to him. I will read each and every one to him. There are no words to describe how it feels when we pull up this web site and see the response. Again thanks to everyone.
There are LOTS of young teenagers and children in Zambia—more than 6 million. That’s more than half of all the people that live in that country, and they are all younger than 15! The official tourist site calls Zambia the butterfly in the heart of Africa.
I did a little searching on the web to learn more about Zambia, and I fell in love with the photos. I saw the gigantic Victoria Falls, pictures of elephants and blue wildebeest, giraffes and leopards, plus gorgeous sunsets. I think it could be fun to be a kid living in Zambia.
Let’s pray for the children of Zambia—it can be fun, but there are lots of challenges too. There is a lot of sickness in their country. It can be hard for the grown-ups to find jobs. And the children don’t always get to hear about Jesus. Let’s pray that the children will grow up to love Jesus and serve Him.
Please pray for my family to keep telling about the Lord and that a lot of them will believe. Pray that my family will find a place to stay and then we can tell people about the Lord. KATE, age 11 (European peoples)
I have a friend named MD. She lives in Senegal and she is not a Christian. She is a Muslim, and she taught me how to speak French. I have told her many times about Jesus, but she still claims to be a Muslim. Please pray for her to come to know Jesus as her Lord and Savior. HANNAH, age 11 (Sub-Saharan African peoples)
Please pray for the Shan and for them to know Christ. Also pray that I’ll like my new school and make new friends. GM, age 11 (Southeast Asian peoples)
My prayer requests are that All of Asia would become Believers, and that I will be able to tell the Bible stories—that you would be able to listen too in Sunday school. And please pray for my family so we can be able to tell the people in East Asia about Jesus. GM, age 9 (East Asian peoples)
Please help the beggars in Bangladesh have money so they can be healthy. Help my school mates in Dhaka be healthy and know Jesus. FAITH, age 6 (South Asian peoples)
Please pray that the percentage of Christians will grow. JOEL, age 11 (East Asian People)
Please pray for us to have a very safe trip on the plane back to our country. Please pray for the Muslims to believe in Jesus. JOSIAH, age 7 (Central Asian peoples)
Jack is a daddy in my country. He is my daddy’s friend. My daddy tells him about Jesus. He doesn’t believe in Jesus, yet. Please pray that he becomes a Christian. C. J., age 6 (East Asian peoples)
Thank you for praying each day. Your prayers mean so much to so many!
Anna Lee
The Therapist came in to work with him. We sat him up on side of the bed again. He did good sitting up with all our help but was a little tired today. We asked him if he wanted to lay back down to raise your right thumb. Well let me tell you the thumb came straight up, he was ready to lay down. Everything else is still good.
September 3, 2009
MAINE–Maine set for historic ‘gay marriage’ vote. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31191
TEXAS–Humans are never ‘too expensive … too inconvenient,’ Land says. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31192
GEORGIA–Ga. pastor shot, killed by undercover police. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31193
WASHINGTON–Abortion doc reports threat; arrest follows. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31194
TENNESSEE–Young adults’ spirituality explored. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31195
TENNESSEE–FIRST-PERSON (Rob Phillips): Why the Kingdom still matters. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31196
KENTUCKY–FIRST-PERSON (R. Albert Mohler Jr.): NIV will require ‘attentive study.’ http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31197
“So don’t get tired of doing what is good.
Don’t get discouraged and give up,
for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.”
~Galatians 6:9 NLT~
Adrianna Cavanagh
Just wanted to update to let everyone know that Adrianna is in the BEST mood today! Gradually, throughout the day, she has lost one thing after another that has confined her to the bed! She is off the oxygen now, the pain med machine, and the bpm monitor!
As soon as everything was finally removed, she was soooo eager to put on her shoes and head to the playroom! We wanted to bring her downstairs where they were having a bluegrass band concert, but there’s too much flu or swine flu around these days, and we didn’t want to take any chances!
So Adrianna, Mommy, and Nana are all listening to Adrianna’s music CD’s and watching her play and cut up. She has been talking, talking, talking ALL day long. We can’t even get her to stop talking for a moment!
They took the chest tube out right after lunch and that was painful to watch- I can’t imagine feeling that thing being pulled out of my sore body! She did extremely well with it, but was sweating and upset for a few minutes there. At least Nana had just gotten here, and she was able to divert her attention a little.
(Her Mommy couldn’t even watch them do it! She had to close her eyes like a chicken!)
So Dr. Yu has said that we are still on track to be admitted the day after Labor Day, but the actual stem cell transplant will not start until Sept. 16th. They have tests, prehydration, etc. that they have to do with her before the transplant can begin.
We are extremely happy that my dad, Poppa Reggie, is feeling better after having been admitted to the hospital himself on Sunday. His heart was experiencing some arrythmia, but he’s doing better now and was discharged the next day. Adrianna was very worried about her Poppa having to be in the hospital, too. On the way to New Orleans, we stopped by to see him, and she wanted to make sure she gave him her little blue birdie “to make him feel all better!” She talked about Poppa all night and the next day, until he finally got home, and then she asked to talk to him on the phone. She was very concerned and sweet about it.
…Love to all! Keeping the faith!
~Stephanie
Robert Thomas “PaPa Smurf” King
(April 9, 1935 – September 2, 2009)
Robert Thomas “PaPa Smurf” King was born on April 9, 1935 and passed away at 9:45 a.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 74, a native of Ponca City, OK and a resident of Hammond.Robert is survived by 2 sisters, Carolyn K. Patterson, Lafayette and Janet “Candy” Pourciau, Roseland; 5 brothers, Mervel A. King, Amite, Johnny King and wife Helen, Demopolis, AL, Richard King and wife Ruby, Roseland, Ronald King and wife Melrose, Roseland, and Robert “Tuffy” Jackson and wife Vera, Arcola; a sister-in-law, Dorothy King Eggers, Roseland.
He was preceded in death by parents, John and Jeanette Martin King; a brother, Jack L. King; 3 sisters, Dorothy K. Jackson, Bessie Mae Hayden and Alice K. Lyons.
Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, September 5, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until Religious Services in the funeral home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob Simpson officiating. Interment in the Hillsdale Cemetery.
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.
Operation Christmas Child
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IS THERE ANYONE WHO THINKS HE CAN WHIP ME?
The following story comes from Robert Norris (via Reader’s Digest):
“My brother and I arrived at boot camp together. On the first morning, our unit was dragged out of bed by our drill sergeant and made to assemble outside. ‘My name’s Sergeant Jackson,’ he snarled. ‘Is there anyone here who thinks he can whip me?’
“My six-foot-three, 280-pound brother raised his hand and said, ‘Yes, sir, I do.’
“Our sergeant grabbed him by the arm and led him out in front of the group. ‘Men,’ he said, ‘this is my new assistant. Now, is there anyone here who thinks he can whip both of us?'”
That humorous story reminds me of our relationship with God. As we look out at the world, our pride and our sense of independence may cause us to feel that we can take on anything life has to throw at us. But life will let us know very quickly that we are no match. The trials of life have a way of beating us down and causing us to feel helpless at times.
But God stands by our side and suddenly our confidence is renewed, because there truly is no one or nothing strong enough to defeat us both.
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)
“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (I John 4:4)
“Be strong and of good courage; do not be afarid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
May you find your confidence this day not in your own strength, but in the strength of the One who stands by your side.
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Praying that you have a great day!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
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