Sunday Afternoon

Tony P. Ardillo, Sr
(August 1, 1928 – August 30, 2009)

Tony P. Ardillo, Sr

A beloved member of the Amite community Tony P. Ardillo, Sr. passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009, at the age of 81 years. His valiant seven year battle with cancer ended at 5:00 a.m., his normal hour for arising for over 70 years to begin his day at Ardillo, Inc. which was founded in 1939. He was vice-president and an owner of one of Amite’s oldest continuing business. A life-long resident of Amite, he lived his entire life along the Hwy 16 area. Daddy was a member of “America’s Generation” and lived his life committed to honesty and integrity. He was so well liked and respected by the many customers of the family business and even after he became sick, they always looked for him at his desk. Many of his friends would have a seat with him and enjoy a nice long visit and even a cup of coffee. We are so grateful to our patrons for their many years of friendship, loyalty, and expressions of kindness throughout his life and especially during his illness. He was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church, Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge, Amite Chamber of Commerce, Springview Country Club, and Florida Parishes Skeet and Gun Club.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, August 31, 2009, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Father Jack Nutter and Father Joe Camilleri officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Garden. Scripture readers will be Mike Stant and Susan McGraw. Eucharistic ministers will be Savina and Steve Campo and Ann and Pete Dana. Gifts will be brought forth by Carley and Anthony Ardillo and Gabriel Stant.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Mary Frances Campo Ardillo, Amite; daughters, Brenda A. Bellavia and husband Frank, Amite, Mary F. Ardillo, and Roslyn Ardillo, both of Amite; sons, Tony P. Ardillo, Jr., Amite, and Tim Ardillo and partner Jason Miiller, Indianapolis, IN. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jessica B. Stant and husband Mike, Marc “Deke” Bellavia and wife Richelle, Carley Ardillo and Anthony Ardillo, III, Noah P. Ardillo-Miiller; great-grandchildren Gabriel, Sarah, and Elizabeth Stant and Emma Claire Bellavia. A brother Nick P. Ardillo, Amite and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also survived by special cousins Josie DePhillips and Mary Lou Lea.

Preceded in death by his mother Carmella Conti Ardillo and father Roy S. Ardillo, brother Steve P. Ardillo, sister Josie A. Walsh, mother and father-in-law Frances and Sam Campo and Josie B. Ardillo.

Pallbearers are James “Rube” Ardillo, Johnny Conti, Greg Esteven, Alan Melancon, Boyd Raborn, Jr., Jerry Rispone, Mike Stant, and Jerry Trabona. Honorary pallbearers are Oliver Bergeron, Matthew Campo, Sam Campo, Garfield Faust, Erlest Landrew III, and Mario Messina.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Our family would like to thank the many people who have fought alongside Daddy during these seven years including the doctors and staffs of North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, and Southeast Regional Medical Center in Kentwood. Also, to the many home health caregivers who tended to Daddy through the years. He was good man and wonderful father. We will walk proudly in his footsteps, but no one will ever fill his shoes.

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.

Sunday

“Show me the path where I should go, O Lord;

point out the right road for me to walk.”

~Psalm 25:4 LB~

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Time

clock.jpgEVERY MORNING GOD doles out a limited amount of time to every soul on the planet…

86,400 seconds, 1,440 minutes, or 24 hours–depending upon how you count time. We can do what we want with this daily allotment: spend it, use it, waste it, kill it, invest it, or just ignore it. Whatever we do it it, our time for that one day will be gone There is no way to save any of it.

“The day of our lives are seventy years;

and if by reason of strength they are eighty years,

yet their boast is only labor and sorrow;

for it is soon cut off and we fly away.”

Psalm 90:10


Posted by Mike Benson at August 26, 2009 11:18 AM

What will you do with your 86,400 seconds today?

Anna Lee

Saturday

“And let us not neglect our meeting together,

as some people do,

but encourage one another.”

Hebrews 10:25 NLT

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Tired

DURING THE FIRST Gulf War, military strategists dropped bombs at night on our enemies…

Even though bombing at night wasn’t as effective because it was harder to hit targets at night, the reason they did so was so that they could keep the Iraqis awake. If our air force could deprive them of sleep, the Iraqis would be so weary and stressed out that they wouldn’t be able to fight back.


When our physical resources have been depleted, we are much more susceptible to discouragement.

“And all of them conspired together

to come and attack Jerusalem and create confusion.

Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God,

and because of them we set a watch against them day and night.

Then Judah said, “The strength of the laborers is failing,

and there is so much rubbish that we are not able to build the wall.”

Neh. 4:10-11; cf. 1 Kgs. 18 – 19:1-4; Gal. 6:9

Tired and discouraged?  I am.  Please pray for all those who are in this situation of life.

Anna Lee


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Friday

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4: 13, NKJV

Rusty Williams is doing fine.  Please continue to pray for him and his family.

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Kids on Mission Pray

Learning in school

My name is Sandy.  I am 7 and I love to do cartwheels.  This month the teachers say I have dyslexia.  This is making my reading in my second language more difficult.  I have to change classes and begin to learn reading in my own heart language (English).  I cried when I found out I must leave my friends and go to a new class.

Please pray I will grow in my reading skills and be able to learn better in school.  Pray I can enjoy school.  Pray for my old friends as I say goodbye and pray for my new friends as I say hello after the summer break.  Pray that I will not give up trying even when my school work gets harder.

I know God is with me in all this, even though I don’t like the change, I was reminded HE loves me, and I agree with that. SANDY, age 7 (European peoples)

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Prayer Requests from Missionary Kids

My grandma died a few weeks ago. Pray for mom to be OK and to get through it.  KT, age 12 (Southeast Asian peoples)

Pray that my family gets back to our country safely.  Pray for my best national friend KH and her brother MG to be safe and happy while I am away.  They are watching my puppy for me.  Pray for KH’s father to believe in Jesus.  SM, age 6 (East Asian peoples)

My prayer request is about my family’s work.  Please help us to continue helping the villages safely.  ERIN, age 11 (East Asian Peoples)

Pray for “Lena”.  I tried to make her believe. I even gave her a Bible so please pray for her.  NATALIE, age 8 (European peoples)

Every Monday in India we have a school day about India, and we let the Indian children play with us with our toys.  We want them to know that Jesus wants us to.  RISA, age 7 (South Asian peoples)

Please pray for all of our people and our friends in Central.  Now it is unsafe for them to go outside of their homes because of the demonstrations in the streets. JACOB, age 12 (Central Asian peoples)

I am moving from East Asia to the U.S.  I don’t know how to deal with that.  East Asia is home.  I need prayer for me and how to deal with the U.S.  MICHAL, age 12 (East Asian People)


THINGS I WISH I’D KNOWN

Someone has composed this list (from a variety of sources) of “Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went Out Into the Real World”:

*  Never continue dating anyone who is rude to the waiter.

*  Some people are working backstage, some are playing in the orchestra, some are on-stage singing, some are in the audience as critics, some are there to applaud.  Know who and where you are.

*  The five most essential words for a healthy, vital relationship: “I apologize” and “You are right.”

*  Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

*  When you make a mistake, make amends immediately.  It’s easier to eat crow while it’s still warm.

*  The only really good advice that I remember my mother ever gave me was, “Go!  You might meet somebody!”

*  If he says that you are too good for him, believe it.

*  I’ve learned to pick my battles; I ask myself, “Will this matter one year from now?  How about one month?  One week?  One day?”

*  The shortest line is always the longest.

*  Being happy doesn’t mean everything’s perfect, it just means you’ve decided to see beyond the imperfections.

*  If you woke up breathing, congratulations!  You have another chance!

There’s a lot of biblical truth in many of the statements above, especially the last statement.  How often have you done something really stupid and said to yourself, “I wish I could have a second chance”?  The truth is, God has given you a second chance.  He’s given you hundreds of second chances.  You’re not guaranteed another one, but the fact that you got up out of bed today means that you have one more opportunity to make right anything that has destroyed your relationship with God or others.

Many people have questioned why Jesus has not yet returned like he promised he would.  Here’s one reason:

“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise [to return], as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)

If you woke up breathing, congratulations!  You have another chance!  Don’t waste it.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

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.

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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

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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