Thursday Evening

From Monica Smith:

Aaron McKay (12) came home yesterday he has a lot of scrapes and bruises and his left arm is broken, I went by to visit him last night and he was laughing and cracking jokes…he is going today to get a hard cast.

Michael Prevost is expected to come home from Jackson today.

Thank-you for praying.  Keep praying for these two boys and for Colton Frazier.

Pray for Rusty Williams.  He was admitted to Baton Rouge General this morning for surgery.  Hopefully, the  surgery will enable him to get back to using his wheelchair again.  Pray for Rusty and for his family.

Thursday

“I have set you as a light to the Gentiles,

that you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:47~

From Frances Gay

My surgery has been canceled due to anemia. I have appt to see Dr. Bizette, Hemotalogist, next week. Will have to reschedule surgery when I get oked by my doctors. Thank you for all the prayers offered so far and continue to remember me as I stuggle with the blood levels.

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My grandson From Annette Hano

Anna I read your prayer link daily and want to thank you for taking time and doing such a wonderful job. I would like for you to add my three year old grandson (Brady Muse) to the prayer list. We were told yesterday he has lost his hearing in his left ear. We are praying it will return after his surgury. Surgury is scheduled for September 8.

May god bless you,
Annette Hano

Continue to pray for Ola King.  She has been found to have a lung disease.

Thank God for the progress Mrs. Nadine Council has made since her recent hip surgery.

Thank God for Averi Strickland’s progress as he continues physical therapy.

I ‘m using this update on Maggie Lee Henson’s mother, Jen, as our devotional today.  We need to read about the next steps in life after the loss of a loved one and know that life goes on – goes on with a new hope.

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

Jason Dukes has a new idea, a new purpose, and a new website.  Take some time to learn more.

http://humanitybeautiful.snappages.com/home.htm

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

Please continue to pray for the three weekend motorcycle victims.

From Britney Hayden

Colton Frazier, 19 is still at the University Hospital. He has still not opened his eyes but does move his arms and his legs. On Aug. 26 the doctors will be inserting a tracheostomy tube and feeding tube into his stomach. Please continue to pray for Colton and his family. May God Bless each and every one of you.

Michael Prevost is doing much better and was moved to  a regular hospital room today.

Aaron McKay is doing okay too.   He’s still hospitalized in McComb.

Will Easley continues to progress following his surgery this week.  Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

A KHS student lost all her belongings in a fire over the weekend.  Contact KHS or me if you would like to help her.  Pray for her during this time.

Houston Lamar Brown

(November 12, 1927 – August 25, 2009)

U.S. Veteran HOUSTON L. BROWN, AGE 81

And a resident of Bolivar died at 9 AM Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at his residence.

He loved farming and working on his farm. He retired from Bellsouth Telephone. He was an active mason for many years and was a member of Kentwood and Franklinton lodges, Eastern Star and also a shiner. He served in U.S. Marine Corps during Korean War and was a member of American Legion and VFW.

Survived by: 1 Son and daughter in law: Mack and Kathleen Brown of Mt. Hermon, 2 Daughters and a son in law: Rhonda Brown, Ellen and Jeff Waskom all of Stoney Point, 5 Grandchildren and spouses: Minda B. and Kevin Raybourn, David and Jodi M. Brown, Josh and Mallory Waskom, Jake Waskom, Melissa Waskom, 4 Great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his wife Louise Lewis Brown.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 5 PM until 9 PM Wednesday, August 26, 2009 and after 9 AM Thursday. A Masonic service will be held at 7 PM Wednesday. A funeral service will be held at 10 AM Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Gene Richards officiating. Burial will be in the Bolivar Baptist Church Cemetery.

Wednesday

“I am the God who forgives your sins,

and I do this because of who I am.

I will not hold your sins against you.”

~Isaiah 43:25 TEV~

Baptist Press

August 25, 2009

KYRGYZSTAN–Kyrgyzstan suppresses minority religions. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31136

WISCONSIN–Wis. A.G. won’t defend same-sex law in court. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31137

TEXAS–Tony Dungy asked Michael Vick: ‘Where was the Lord in all of this?’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31138

FLORIDA–Tim Tebow: (Super)Man of Faith. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31139

TENNESSEE–Baptist colleges fare well in rankings. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31140

NEW MEXICO–FIRST-PERSON (Joseph Bunce): Christ for clunkers. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31141

Continue to pray for Colton, Aaron, and Michael, the boys injured on four-wheelers last weekend,  Pray for the boys, their caregivers, and their families as they wait.

Mr. Houston Brown passed away yesterday.  I was not able to locate an obituary.

Koby Sumrall
(July 6, 1995 – August 22, 2009)

Koby  Sumrall

Koby Sumrall was born on July 6, 1995 and passed away at 5:55p.m., on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at his residence. He was 14, a native of Hammond and a resident of Franklinton. Koby loved just about anything outdoors, hunting, fishing, but his passion was skateboarding.

Koby is survived by his mother, Glendette Dykes Kennedy, Franklinton; daddy, Scott Creel, Franklinton; a sister Karli Sumrall, Kentwood; a brother, Konnor Kennedy, Franklinton; father, Christopher Sumrall, Angie; great-grandmother, Mrs. Lois Dykes, Amite; grandparents, Glenis & Pat Dykes, Wilmer, Vernell Winborn, Albany, Gilda McCain, Franklinton, Barbara & Virgil Sumrall, Franklinton, Emile & Marilyn Creel, New Jersey; special aunts, Jeanette McIntyre and Suzette Boudreaux; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many extended family.

Preceded in death by, step-father, Justin Kennedy; grandfathers, Levauhgn McCain and Samuel Winborn; numerous great-grandparents.

Visitation will be at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, August 28, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 2:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Blades, Bro. Billy Mack Lowery & Bro. Tommy Morgan officiating. Interment in the Wilmer Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilmer, 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 and Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Bond’s Eye Clinic.

Rhoney Warren

(August 28, 1937 – August 24, 2009)

U.S. Veteran Rhony Warren was called home to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 24, 2009. He was 71, a lifelong resident of Amite, St. Helena Parish, a retired dairy and cattle farmer, a US Army Veteran, a member of Kedron Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge #96, Greensburg.

Rhony is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Barbara Gale Jenkins Warren; a daughter, Tina E. Warren; a son, John D. Warren and his fiancé, Marilyn Buhler; 2 grandsons, Steven R. and Trinton L. Warren; 2 brothers, James (Jimmy) Warren & Lewis Wayne Warren; also numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. Warren, Sr. and Azelea Miller Warren; a son, Dan L. Warren; a granddaughter, Kaitlyn Nicole Warren; and a brother, W. C. Warren, Jr.

Rhony was much loved and will be greatly missed.

At this time arrangements are pending at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to Kedron Building Fund.

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

Today’s devotional thought is a message of HOPE and CONFIDENCE written by Jen Henson, mother of little Maggie Lee Henson.  Please take time to read her thoughts.  You’ll be so glad you did!

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

Tuesday

“Hear my prayer, O God;

give ear to the words of my mouth.”

~Psalm 54:2~

I want to thank everyone who has been praying for Will (Easley). The surgery was a success and Will made it through with flying colors. Praise God. They replace the valve and flap, there are no more blockages, good for heart and lung. Will be in PICU for 2-3 days and home in 7-10 days. Thanks again for your prayers and continue to pray for his healing and recovery. I will keep everyone updated on Will. God bless you.

Cheryl Hughes Greene

KneEmail

Indifference

IN ANOTHER COMMUNITY I spoke in fervent tones about reclaiming our families for God…

After the session a mother approached me and thanked me for speaking boldly about our families. She informed me that she was very thankful that her children had grown up without ever causing them “one minute’s problem.” She continued to describe them as great parents to her grandchildren, community leaders, thoughtful and respectful. I then asked her where they worshipped. Her response? … “Well, there is one thing. None of them are faithful to the Lord.”

THOUGHT: That sort of indifference is appalling. She and I were not even on the same planet, spiritually speaking. The “one thing” about which she spoke so recklessly is the only thing. While she spoke so proudly about not having “one minute’s problem”, the eternal problem totally eluded her. The fact that her grandchildren were being led down the broad path to hell was not even on her radar! I pray that her breed of motherhood is rare in the Lord’s church. (Cindy Colley)

“When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also” (2 Tim. 1:5; cf. 3:15; Deut. 6:5-7).

Posted by Mike Benson at August 15, 2006

Thanks for your continued prayers for our churches, the lost, our servicement, the lonely, the bereaved, etc.

Anna Lee

Monday – Late Afternoon

Will Easley is in the midst of his 12 hour surgery.  Pray all continues to go well.

Koby Sumrall

(July 6, 1995 – August 22, 2009)

Koby Sumrall was born on July 6, 1995 and passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at his residence. He was 14, a native of Hammond and a resident of Pine.

Koby loved skateboarding.

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 and Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Bond’s Eye Clinic.

Monday Afternoon

I’m asking for pray for young accident victims

Colton Frazier

  • about 21
  • from New Zion area
  • son of Chris and Lynn Dees Frazier
  • University Hospital in New Orleans
  • remains in serious condiotion

Michael Prevost

  • about 5
  • Gillsburg area
  • son of Ellis and Jeanette Prevost
  • hospitalized in Jackson
  • tests continuing

Aaron McKay

  • about 15
  • Gillsburg area
  • son of Penelope and Doug McKay
  • hospitalized in McComb
  • had some surgery

All three boys and their families need your prayers!  Keep them coming!

Daddy’s procedure went well today.  He’s back at home.  Thanks for praying for him.

  • tests continuing

Monday

“You have been bought and paid for by Christ,

so you belong to him—

be free now from all these earthly prides and fears.”

~1 Corinthians 7:23 LB~

Will Easley (10 yrs.) surgery is still on for today. It suppose to start around 7am this morning at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. Please continue to pray for him and his family. The surgery is suppose to last about 12 hours. Thank you and God bless.

Cheryl Hughes Greene

(Will only has one lung.  That’s what the surgeon will be working on.)

Update from Dr. Jimmy Dukes

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

Update on Don Denton

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

Continue to pray for Chuck Pittman and other battling cancer.

Pray for my daddy, Grant Smith, as he as a baloon procedure today to stretch his esophagus.  The last procedure about five months ago did not work very well or very long.

Linda Stegall Hendry thanks you for your prayers on behalf of Ginny Stegall and for Robert, Linda’s brother, and the three girls, as they continue to adjust to living without Ginny.  Linda knows and treasures the power of your prayers.

Cry

WALKING PAST MY barn one day, I heard a frantic chirping inside, and upon investigation I found a bluejay beating its wings against the glass pane of the window…

Had it not cried and squawked, I would not have heard it. But its plaintive note prompted me to open the door wide and the jay flew out to liberty. That bluejay was in a strange place for a bird; and Jonah found himself in a strange place for a human being. Because of his disobedience, Jonah was cast into the sea, swallowed by a sea monster and trapped in its belly. Although it was Jonah’s own fault that he was there, God was also there to hear his prayer. And when he confessed, God delivered him.

God’s children sometimes get themselves into some strange places and unhappy circumstances because of their folly. Are you in a strange place today? Are you out of fellowship with the Lord, defeated, unhappy? Then cry out to God, confess your sin, and be restored by His abundant mercy. God is waiting to hear your faintest cry and accept your repentance. Maybe through your own foolish choices you’re in a strange place today — but He is with you and waiting to hear your cry (M.R. DeHaan).

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” ( 1 John 1:9; cf. Jonah 2:1).

Posted by Mike Benson at April 4, 2006

My Sunday School class will be studying Jonah Sunday.  Join us if you would like to refresh your memory or learn more about Joanh and why his story is recorded for us.

Thanks for praying today.  You make a difference in many lives!

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

Jimmy Harrell received a call tonight asking for prayer for two young people involved in an accident this afternoon.  They are from the Gillsburg area.  Please pray for Aaron McKay (15) and Michael Prevost (5).

I had two reports that Sonny Milton was doing better.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Frances McKenzie Pope

(March 7, 1927 – August 21, 2009)

FRANCES McKENZIE POPE, age 82 and a resident of Franklinton died at 6:25 PM Saturday at her residence. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and the widow of Oveid Pope.

Survived by: 2 Sons: Ronald O. and Bonnie Green Pope Kenny W. Pope all of Franklinton 2 Daughters: Sandy and Rev. Breaux Tageant of Poplarville Rheba and Jimmy Fisher of Franklinton 11 Grandchildren: Ronald Pope, Jr., Chris Pope, Lucky Pope, Bridget Woodward, Chad Fisher, Kimberly Cassidy, Robert Tageant, Robin Tageant, Heather Tageant, David Hood Burris and John Paul Burris Also 8 great grandchildren Brother: James McKenzie of Tylertown

Visitation at Crain Funeral Home from 6 PM until 9 PM Sunday and after 8 AM Monday. A funeral service will be held at 10 AM Monday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Gene Richards and Rev. Breaux Tageant officiating. Burial in the Ellis Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to Lakeshore Hospice in Mandeville.

Katherine Joan Richardson Simmons

(December 5, 1928 – August 23, 2009)

Katherine Joan Richardson Simmons died at her home in Hammond on Sunday, August 23, 2009. She was 80 years old and a native of Hammond; born December 5, 1928, the daughter of John P. and Katherine Varnado Richardson. She was a graduate of Franklinton High School and attended Belhaven College in Jackson, MS. She married Hyman Ottis Simmons, Jr., December 1, 1946, at Centenary Methodist Church in Franklinton. In 1954, they established Simmons’, a family department store in Kentwood that specialized in clothing for men, women, and children, a business that continued until 1995. Joan was a gifted singer, artist, cook, and able partner in the family business. She was an active member of the Kentwood United Methodist Church for 55 years until her death. She is survived by her 4 children, Rev. Dr. Michael O. Simmons and his wife, Varina, Rockford, IL, Mrs. Rebecca S. Young and her husband, Daniel, Indianapolis, IN, David L. Simmons and his wife, Susan, Hammond, John Scott Simmons and his wife, Michelle, Hammond, 8 grandchildren, Amanda Simmons Janitzsky and her husband, Nicolai, Rockford, IL, Nathan Young and his wife, Bonnie, St. Louis, MO, Jennifer Simmons, New Orleans, Erin Simmons Alexander and her husband, Hayden, Oxford, MS, Jimmy Simmons, Dallas, TX, Betsy Simmons, Hammond, John Scott Simmons, Jr., Hammond, and Jacob Simmons, Hammond, 1 great-grandchild, Dmitri Janitzky, Rockford, IL, 2 sisters-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Richardson, Franklinton and Nan Simmons, Franklinton. Preceded in death by her husband, Hyman Ottis Simmons, Jr., brother, Stephen Richardson, and sister, Anita Magee. Visiting at Kentwood United Methodist Church from 1 p.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Services conducted by Rev. Percy Mac Frazier. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be given to Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 929, Ruston, LA 71273-0929. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Sunday

“Therefore, accept each other in the same way that Christ accepted you.

He did this to bring glory to God.”

~Romans 15:7 GWT~

Worship

DURING THE CIVIL War, when Liberty, Missouri, was under the command of Union troops, an order was issued that no public meeting, of any kind, was to be conducted…

This directive even included worship services. Dr. W.A. Morton, a strong southern sympathizer, was determined to keep the church doors open. Hence, the first Sunday morning the order was in effect, Dr. Morton went to the church building and prepared for worship. The members also showed up for worship. Word about the assembly spread quickly through the community, ultimately reaching the ears of the commanding officer. He responded by sending an officer to the building to remind the members that no services were to be held. Dr. Morton and the entire assembly responded by saying, “We have orders from a higher officer than yours to have services; and, we plan to obey his command.” The officer withdrew and services were held, not only on that Sunday, but every Sunday thereafter.

Dr. Morton and his brethren understood responsibility. As a result, they joyfully assembled on Sunday morning, despite their challenging circumstances. We, too, must embrace the responsibilities that God has entrusted to us (Mike Winkler).

“But Peter and the other apostles answered and said:

‘We ought to obey God rather than men’.”

Acts 5:29

Posted by Mike Benson

May your worship today touch your heart in a special way!

Anna Lee