The Prayer Link

Wednesday Afternoon

Don Denton

Wow! I just realized that I have not updated since Friday. Saturday I just collapsed and took the weekend to rest. I was exhausded from another hospital stay.

The good news in that Don is doing better. He is even more determined this time to push through this. I am amazed at his determination. He encouraged me. His character and determination I admire.

Don has had several good days and yesterday he woke up early in pain and sick. He endured through that and did better in the afternoon.

I feel at some level that I have gotten my bearings again.

Joshua had his first “sleep over” away from home Saturday night with his good buddy James. James’s daddy brought Joshua back home in the middle of the night. I was proud of him at his first attempt wanting to sleep away from home.

As for me, I am going to learn how to drive this tractor lawn mower sometime this week.

Don has a doctors appt. end of the week. His neurologist in Springfield.

I will post sooner next time.

Diane

JoAnna Catalanotto Goynes
(January 11, 1954 – June 9, 2009)

Died at 7:36PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was a native of Independence, LA and a resident of Arcola, LA. Age 55 years. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arcola from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Simpson and Rev. James Cunningham. Interment First Baptist Church of Arcola Cemetery, Roseland, LA. Survived by husband, Harry C. Goynes, Arcola, daughter, Mary Goynes Bel and her husband, John, Arcola, 2 grandchildren, Bailey Bel, Arcola, John Caleb Bel, Arcola, 4 sisters, Louise Smith, Ft. Wayne, IN, Kathy Warren, Roseland, Nena Samuels, Hammond, Teddy Collins, Denham Springs, 3 brothers, Michael Catalanotto, Kentwood, Tony Catalanotto, Hammond, Glenn Catalanotto, Roseland. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Mary Catalanotto. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Doyle Bible Baptist Mission Fund, 32705 N. Doyle Road, Holden, LA 70744. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday

“And may you have the power to understand,

as all God’s people should,

how wide, how long, how high, and how deep His love is.

May you experience the love of Christ,

though it is too great to understand fully.

Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life

and power that comes from God.”

~Ephesians 3:18-19 NLT~

I have appreciated the La. Baptist Childrn’s Home since I was a child, but much more so after some children I knew made their home there.

Children find success at Baptist Children’s Home

Baoptist Message: June 4, 2009

By:Julie Cupples, LBCH Communications

BATON ROUGE – Jennifer was only eight years old when she came to live at the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. She was a broken little girl. She was hurting and she was afraid. The adversity she had already faced in her young life was indescribable.

That was 1998. Today, Jennifer is a lovely young woman of 19. Not only has Jennifer grown physically during the 11 years she has called LBCH home, she has grown emotionally and spiritually as well. Being able to grow up in a stable Christian home with the love and support of Christian Cottage parents changed Jennifer’s life.

On May 14, Jennifer crossed the stage at the Neville High School football stadium to receive her high school diploma. She did it! And her LBCH family was there to cheer her on.

Jennifer’s successes in life haven’t come easy, but they have come. They have come because of God’s undying love shared with her through the ministries of the LBCH.

Every boy and girl in need of the services of LBCH has his or her own story. They each have had their own struggles to overcome.

Jennifer and countless others like her who have come through the doors of LBCH are living proof that with the hope found in Jesus Christ, every individual can persevere and succeed.

LBCH is entering its 110th year of ministry and the adversity children are facing is more difficult than ever. On June 14, the Children’s Home Annual Offering will be received in churches across Louisiana. Your gift during this special time will help children like Jennifer and Jessie and Michael discover hope and success.

Jeremiah 29:11 proclaims, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Some of you may be interested in this.

4 Wheels 4 Him trail ride heads south

Baptist Message; June 4, 2009

By:Philip Timothy, Message Staff Writer

KENTWOOD – Gibbie McMillan believes the same excitement, encountered at a 4 Wheels 4 Him trail ride at Tillou Baptist Church in Northeast Louisiana, can be duplicated in Southeast Louisiana.

New Zion Baptist Church in Kentwood will host the four-wheeler ride on Saturday, June 13. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the ride starts at 9 a.m.

“We believe we have hit upon a way to provide a family with some good, family fun in a Christian setting,” said McMillan, the Louisiana Baptist Convention’s Men’s Ministry and Volunteer strategist. “Just like at Tillou, we will present the Gospel and a short plan of salvation.

“We plan on having our block party trailer, inflatables, praise music, door prizes, and a meal for the participants,” McMillan said.

The trail ride, which is being sponsored by Two Rivers Baptist Association, the LBC’s Men’s Ministry and Evangelism Departments, will cover 6-7 miles of rugged piney woods located deep in St. Helena Parish.

The property sits adjacent to New Zion Baptist Church and riders will gather at the church before breaking up – depending upon the number of people who sign up – into groups of 25 to 40 riders.

The layout will be similar to the one used at Tillou.

“If we get 200 to 250 the first year,” McMillan said, “I feel it will be successful. The first year at Tillou 253 attended.

“The idea has really caught on and has been met favorably by all the churches in the area,” McMillan said. “The response has been tremendous. It does my heart good to see this kind of cooperation and participation amongst the churches,” McMillan said.

The eight Baptist churches in Kentwood are providing the bulk of the volunteers for the event but McMillan said the event is even drawing some support from Mississippi.

The ride, which will take an estimated two hours to complete, will start and finish at the New Zion Baptist Church.

Before the ride starts, the participants will be gathered together, where the Gospel will be presented along with a brief plan of salvation.

Riders will then be instructed about the course and safety features before departing on the ride.

Upon their return, around noon, they will be treated to hamburgers, hot dogs and jambalaya. Door prizes, which have been donated by Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, WalMart, and other local businesses will be given following lunch.

The cost is $6 per person and lunch is included. There is also a limited number of t-shirts, so make sure to register early to insure getting one.

For more information, contact Richard Sandberg at 985.514.1171 or McMillan at the LBC, 318.449.4276.

“It is a wonderful, messy day in which a family can get out and enjoy themselves,” McMillan said. “The fellowship, the fun, the good music and the Word of God make for a great deal. So come out and enjoy God’s creation and beauty.”

Crash

OF THE DOZENS upon dozens of funerals that I have conducted, I have never conducted one where the casket was occupied by anyone who had anything in his hand…

And none of the suits wrapped around those bodies required pockets. “You can’t take it with you.”

Solomon forces us to face that moment we all tend to ignore — the moment of death. He backs up three spaces and looks at the crash and says, “This is the grievous evil: Those who have clutched can quickly crash.” Put another way, “Those who grabbed and rose to the top will ultimately release and drop to the bottom.”

Can you imagine the scene? I envision a man who hoarded what he had and then lost it through a bad investment. I can see another who fights and wins his way to the top, only to have the bottom drop out of his life as the stock market plunges. And how about the individual who spends himself in a maddening pursuit of some financial goal, who drops dead of a heart attack? It happens every day. In Solomon’s words, he “toils for the wind.” He departs exactly as he entered life…naked and without a thin dime to his name. (Charles Swindoll)

“There is a severe evil which I have seen under the sun: riches kept for their owner to his hurt. But those riches perish through misfortune; when he begets a son, there is nothing in his hand. As he came from his mother’s womb, naked shall he return, to go as he came; and he shall take nothing from his labor which he may carry away in his hand” (Eccles. 5:13-15).

Looking forward to what God is going to do today at Vacation Bible School.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Evening

Mrs. Wanzie Williams is doing better and is now getting out-and-about some. Thank God for the progress she has made since her fall and her surgery.

Mrs. Blanch Wheat is home. Pray for her and her family at this time.

Joanna C. Goynes of Roseland passed away. She has had a difficult week. I’m glad I got to have a visit with her at a wedding two weeks ago and a brief call from her last Monday. Pray for her husband, Harry, her daughter, Mary, as well as other family members.

Monday Afternoon

VBS today – 211

< all in how you see it. >
Children were flocking to Jesus. The disciples began to divert them away from Jesus. Too much of a distraction for all that important Jesus stuff. Jesus rebuked the disciples. “Let the little children come to Me.”

It’s all in how you see it. The disciples were looking at the children as a potential hindrance. Jesus saw them as examples of ones who had Kingdom perspective. Being near to Jesus and being with each other mattered to them more than doing stuff for Jesus and excluding those who “might get in the way.” Highly valuing life and togetherness and the beauty of the now seem to matter to Jesus a lot.

It matters to my kids, too. Especially yesterday, when they saw Pop and Ammaw. Caleb had been up with me to see them before. Ella had come with Jen those two days that Jen came up before Mom woke from her coma. But Katey and Abby had not seen Ammaw and Pop for 9 weeks. They were a bit excited. And nothing would divert them from running to Pop’s arms.

Jen and I had coached them to give gentle hugs. And they did – at least as gentle as an excited, determined, full-speed child can give when they run to their grandfather. It was a sight to behold. Pop was overjoyed. You can see it in the picture. He is even smiling with teeth! He loves it when Erik’s kids and my kids are here.

Jen and the kids and I hit the road Sunday afternoon. We drove a little over halfway from Orlando Sunday, and then finished the trip yesterday. We arrived around 1:15 and took Dad to a late lunch. Then, we headed over to see Ammaw.

Caleb was a pro, having already seen her and been around her. Katey had seen pictures. Abby said, “Hey Ammaw. I love you.” Mom replied, “I love you.” Ella didn’t say much. She doesn’t talk.

Mom talked through her passy muir valve. Her voice has been getting better and stronger with it. She didn’t move much. Just seemed tired and uncomfortable. Then, the speech therapist came in.

She fed her some potatoes, some zucchini, and some thickened sweet tea. Mom chewed and swallowed it well, although much longer than you and I would have (if you eat zucchini). She seemed to appreciate just eating something. The kids looked on.

Katey struggled to watch after a bit. Her heart is so compassionate. She had trouble seeing Mom shrug in pain as she swallowed. She mustered up the courage to come back closer to the bed to watch and did something else that is very Katey-like. She got social.

“I am going to be a hospital girl, too,” Katey told the speech therapist.

Katey and I have what she calls “you and me time” from time to time. We try to have some each weekend right now, every weekend when I fly home. On one recent occasion, over hot chocolate at Starbucks, we were being silly and talking about what our dreams are. I asked her what she wanted to be when she got older. She said she wanted to be a nurse.

It will be interesting to see how what her Mommy does (she is an RN) and what all happens as a result of this accident influences the direction of each of our kids’ lives.

The younger two kids were getting restless. Ella needed to eat. So, Jen took Ella and Abby back to the parking garage to the van. Ella ate and Abby watched a DVD. Caleb and Katey stayed in the room while I worked Mom out. Erik had called me yesterday to tell me a few exercises he had done with Mom over the weekend. I tried to repeat them.

It continues to amaze me each time I have to help Mom do things she had done so easily before. We did wrist and elbow and knee extension and flexion. We lifted her arms and shoulders. She needed a good bit of help, but she seemed thankful for the stretching. I asked her if it hurt-hurt, or if it was just uncomfortable from the stretching.

“Uncomfortable from the stretching,” she replied.

I looked up with about two more exercises to go and realized what Katey was doing. She was over with Dad, who had been in his wheelchair resting, working him out. Repeating a lot of what I was saying to Mom, doing some of the same things. Of course, Dad followed Katey’s lead. But it was so cute to listen to her get focused and involved in it all. She was working him out hard, too!

We wrapped up the exercises and told Mom bye. Everyone told her they loved her. We washed our hands, headed out for a quick potty stop, and headed back to the parking garage to catch up with Jen and the younger girls. Overall, the kids seemed like they loved the time!

It’s all in how you see it – just a sick Ammaw or elated to have time with Ammaw, no matter her condition.

Speaking of all in how you see it, the Taylor family is and has been for some time very close to our family. Sheila called yesterday with the news of their first grandchild’s birth. Her name is Caroline. Justin, the proud daddy (Sheila’s oldest son), and his wife Jennifer had their first baby yesterday. The new grandparents were there with them, too. Ken, the new grandfather, texted this message to us all yesterday after they had confirmed the news of some serious medical issues with Caroline:

“Caroline is beautiful but has significant health issues. Surgery tomorrow. Sheila told Justin we are praying for a miracle. Justin replied that we already have our miracle.”

It’s all in how you see it.

May we all see life and togetherness and the beauty of the now the same way Jesus does. The same way those children did that came to Jesus. The same way my kids did when they saw Ammaw and Pop. The same way Justin did yesterday.

Thanks for praying. Thankful for all of you.
-jason

Tuesday Addition

Jacqueline “Jackie” Alford
(January 24, 1941 – June 6, 2009)

Jacqueline

Died at 10:27PM on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Kentwood, LA. Age 68 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Robertson. Interment Alford Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by husband, Shelby G. Alford, Kentwood, son, Mitchell K. Alford, Baker, 2 daughters, Melissa Guagliardo and her husband, James, Ponchatoula, Frances J. Rollings, Denham Springs, 9 grandchildren, LeAnne and Danny Holmes, Tuscaloosa, AL, Lindsey Barrilleaux, Ponchatoula, Lauren and Travis Perrin, Ponchatoula, Shelye J. Guagliardo, Ponchatoula, Felicity L. Guagliardo, Ponchatoula, Dorothy A. Guagliardo, Ponchatoula, Corey J. Williams, Ponchatoula, A. J. Mitchell Alford, Bogue Chitto, MS, Joshua A. Anderson, Hammond, 4 great-grandchildren, Jordan J. Barrilleaux, Ponchatoula, Melvin J. Barrilleaux, Ponchatoula, Louis J. Perrin, Ponchatoula, Alyssa J. Alford, Bogue Chitto, MS, brother, R. E. “Dickie” McDaniel, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by parents, Dorothy & L. M. McDaniel, nephew, Steven McDaniel. Pallbearers will be Dickie McDaniel, John R. Butler, Travis Perrin, Joshua Anderson, Keith Rowe, Micheal McKnight, Jay Guagliardo, and Corey Williams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eddie Mason, Jack Hughes, Tyler McDaniel and A. J. Alford. The family would like to thank the North Oaks nursing staff.

Tuesday

“When we went under the water,

we left the old country of sin behind;

when we came up out of the water,

we entered into the new country of grace

—a new life in a new land!

That’s what baptism into the life of Jesus means.”

~Romans 6:3 MSG~

VBS attendance Monday = 201! I look forward to the baptisms we will have after this week.

Adam Carter got his first wasp sting yesterday – on his right eye. Pray this doesn’t give him any problem.

My mother’s bruising continues to swell, but the pain in her face is gone. She does have lingering pain in the rib area and numbness on the top of her head. Please continue to pray for her.

Jennie’s family made the move yesterday. They camped out in the new apartment last night. Pray the furniture arrives on schedule today.

Baptist Press

June 8, 2009

GEORGIA–Hunt responds to GCR critics, predicts SBC will approve task force. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30639

TENNESSEE–Prayer conferences call for intercession. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30640

TENNESSEE–Draper improving during hospitalization. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30641

MISSOURI–His vision: Family zone for ballpark in downtown St. Louis. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30642

ALABAMA–Ala. doubles strength of beer. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30643

MISSOURI–Lawyer upholds ‘Christmas’ on school calendars. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30644

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Dennis Swanberg): Kurdish lamb and a rolling stone. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30645

Doodlebug

THE ANT LION is a little insect whose larva (also called a doodlebug) lives in regions of dry or sandy soil…

It digs a pit about 2 inches deep and waits for ants to fall in. It is equipped with a highly sensitive alarm system that picks up the slightest vibration. A single grain of sand falling into its hole can activate it. Anchor-like appendages under its body enable it to grip the soil as it struggles with its victim. Even more remarkable is its complex mouth that forms a kind of “drinking straw,” ideal for sucking fluids. When an ant is trapped, the ant lion injects it with paralyzing drug and then with digestive juices that allows it to feed on its prey.

The eminent French zoologist Pierre-Paul Grasse says that Darwin’s theory of natural selection can’t explain the “avalanche of…chance occurrences” necessary for such a creature to evolve. Grasse’s research keeps pointing toward a Creator, even though he himself remains an unbeliever.

“O LORD, how manifold are Your works!

In wisdom You have made them all.

The earth is full of Your possessions.”

~Psm. 104:24~

Posted by Mike Benson at March 16, 2006 1:25 PM

May you realize some of God’s blessing for you today! They will be there, but will the recognition be there?

Anna Lee

Monday

“And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life.

He who comes to Me shall never hunger,

and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.”

~John 6:35, NKJV~

Mrs. Faye Price has more good days than usual lately. She is beginning to do things she has not been able to do for a while. Continue to pray for her and for her family as they stick by her on the good days and the not-so-good days.

Pray for the workers and the children who will be involved in VBS this week and for young hearts to accept Jesus this week. Pray for families to be reach through the children.

KneEmail

“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).

Mike Benson, Editor

WHEN I WAS a little kid, I got a pretty nasty burn on my leg…

The doctor applied a bandage designed to adhere to the burned skin. The bandage was made of a material that had a healing ointment in it, and as the burn healed and the skin began to grow, the bandage and the skin fused. It worked almost like a skin graft, and it was very effective in the process of healing.

This is a picture of what the local church should be. We are not to be a band-aid that provides a small amount of healing and protection for the hurting people around us, only to be taken off and once again made separate. The church should be fused with those who have been “burned,” working as a unit to bring about healing. Part of our strategy is to become a vital part of life in our region, not just to be a place for people to visit on the weekends but truly to be a healing place for a hurting world. We want to be involved, to be part of the cure, and to be a resource for rehabilitation and spiritual restoration. (Dino Rizzo)

“And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude;

and He was moved with compassion for them,

and healed their sick.”

Matthew 14:14

It there was a “compassionmeter”, how would we rate? How would our churches rate?

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

I was told Elizabeth H. Cooper had 11 hours of dental work yesterday. Pray for her as she recovers.

Joanna Goynes is in North Oaks and will have heart surgery tomorrow. Please be in prayer for her.

Georgette Ann Guidroz
(December 5, 1958 – June 7, 2009)
Georgette Ann Guidroz was born December 5, 1958 and passed away at 6:12 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the LSU Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Independence. She was 50, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Amite.

Georgette is survived by 3 sons, Jason Sonnier and Rachel Grimes, Gavin Guidroz, and Jared Borras and wife, Rebecca, all of Amite; 4 grandchildren, Jacey and Colby Sonnier, and Chelsea and Jared Wryley Borras all of Amite; 2 sisters, and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Enola Sonnier.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

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

Jacqueline “Jackie” Alford
(January 24, 1941 – June 6, 2009)
Died at 10:27PM on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Kentwood, LA. Age 68 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Robertson. Interment Alford Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by husband, Shelby G. Alford, Kentwood, son, Mitchell K. Alford, Baker, 2 daughters, Melissa Guagliardo and her husband, James, Ponchatoula, Frances J. Rollings, Denham Springs, 9 grandchildren, LeAnne and Danny Holmes, Tuscaloosa, AL, Lindsey Barrilleaux, Ponchatoula, Lauren and Travis Perrin, Ponchatoula, Shelye J. Guagliardo, Ponchatoula, Felicity L. Guagliardo, Ponchatoula, Dorothy A. Guagliardo, Ponchatoula, Corey J. Williams, Ponchatoula, A. J. Mitchell Alford, Bogue Chitto, MS, Joshua A. Anderson, Hammond, 4 great-grandchildren, Jordan J. Barrilleaux, Ponchatoula, Melvin J. Barrilleaux, Ponchatoula, Louis J. Perrin, Ponchatoula, Alyssa J. Alford, Bogue Chitto, MS, brother, R. E. “Dickie” McDaniel, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by parents, Dorothy & L. M. McDaniel, nephew, Steven McDaniel.

Katherine Giles Herzog
(April 22, 1933 – June 7, 2009)
Died at 2:14PM on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at her residence in Amite, LA. She was a native of Independence, LA. Age 76 years. Graveside Services will be held at 12 Noon Monday. Services conducted by Fr. Don Campbell. Interment Spring Cemtery, Amite, LA. Survived by 3 daughters, Connie Landry, Mobile, AL, Cindy Herzog, Amite, Rachel Trout, Plano, TX, 2 sons, Corey Trout, Plano, TX, Jeff Landry, Mobile, AL, brothers, Robert Giles, Choudrant, James Giles, Calhoun, Keith Giles, Henderson, NV, Victor Giles, Amite, Larry Giles, Independence, Preceded in death by husband, Fred Herzog, parents, Dwight and Lillian Giles. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Sunday

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son,

that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world,

but to save the world through Him.”

~John 3:16-17 NIV~

VBS registration this morning at FBC, Kentwood and in the morning before VBS.

Please continue to pray for my mother as she recovers from her last fall. The bruising and swelling continue in her face. Thankfully, much of the pain is now gone.

Pray for Jennie’s family today. They will be moving to their capital city tomorrow. Since there is a seven hour time difference, their move will begin while most of us are sleeping tonight. Pray for things to go smoothly and for the new apartment to work well for them.

Two people were checked out for health concerns in the last few days. Both Melissa Simpson and Dr. Earl Council got good reports. God was faithful and good to them!

Jimmy and Retia Dukes

Saturday, June 6, 2009 12:09 PM, EDT

I have tried all morning to come up with a catchy word for todays post. I can’t. I just can’t. I am at a hard point in this journey. There are many good things that have come out of this tragic sureal event that none of us wanted to be smack in the middle of, especially not mom and dad. I think of the time jase and I are getting to spend with mom and dad, the overwhelmin

g blessing of the church being the church and loving on us and praying for us. God recieving glory as he is near to us and we are near to Him walking this out allowing people to see this living relationship walked out in front of them. It is all good. But I am tired. I did not expect nor plan this into my life and I am ready for this to stop. To wake up, I think we all are. We want to spend time with each other. We want to share in love with friends and family. We want the church to be the church breath by breath, that is all of our passion. We want God to recieve glory through our lives as we walk with Emmanuel. I hear the spirit whisper I have overcome, peace, rest in me. I know it is all good because He is good. My boys verse this week is actually my mother’s verse for me. God has not given us a spirit of fear or timidity but a spirit of power, love, and discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 We will walk through this and be loved and give love and He will recieve Glory from it. We must be resolutely focused, surrendered daily, and endure. That is where we are called, no matter the circumstance. That is what Jesus did as he resolutely walked with God to the cross and endured for us. I thank him that he holds us.

I have enjoyed being with my mom’s sister, my aunt Kete. She is giving my mom a hand and foot massage and doing her nails. She is so much like mom it was fun to be with her. She will watch over her even better than J and me. She is a nurse, once a nurse always a nurse.

PRAY!! Pray for us. Pray for dad. He is doing well: working, walking, and healing. Please continue to pray for his strength, resolve, and peace that passes understanding and joy that is renewed daily. Pray his bones will heal and his pain will be tolerable. Pray for his mind and the worries of what bills will be left at the end. Pray for God’s favor with the insurance companies. (God is the only one that could control the insurance companies but that is another topic for another time). Pray for him wisdom to know what to do next as we walk through these uncharted waters. Pray for him the drive and discipline to do rehab with much vigor. Pray that he will grow stronger from his effort and be encouraged to do more and endure.

Pray especially mom. I saw her sacral decub today. It is healing some, it is about the diameter of a half dollar and about an inch deep. The one on her head is virtually healed. Her lungs still have a nosocomial infection of pseudomonas and she has yeast in her trachea. She had a rash that is now clear but they still have her on antibiotics till june 23 for her bone infection. Her blood cultures remain clear thankfully. She is talking a little stronger, in a bass tone. She is swallowing thick things. She stood with lots of help this week. The neurosurgeon’s came by yesterday and will continue to follow her. They are waiting for the infection to clear before replacing skull. She is resting today, no therapy. Pray for her vocal cords to heal and work. Pray for her swallowing to work so she will not aspirate her food and continue to keep pneumonia. Pray for her to move and walk and talk. Pray for her infection to heal. Pray for her spirit (I am not the one in the bed that was hit by a car I remind myself often) to be resolute to drive herself to wellness as the Holy spirit comforts her and brings her peace and joy. Jesus make her well and whole physically. I thank Him for making all of us whole spiritually. Hold us all Jesus, amen.

KneEmail

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

Mike Benson, Editor

TOP TEN SIGNS YOU’RE GROWING MORE “MATURE”

10. Your teeth spend the night in a jar.

9. You have an executive “lift” chair.

8. It takes you longer to go to sleep than it did to get tired.

7. You and the pharmacist are on a first-name basis.

6. It takes you twice as long to look half as nice.

5. The pressing question of your life is, “Where did I park the car?”

4. You get winded playing Bible Trivia.

3. You know all of the answers, but nobody asks you the questions.

2. You walk with your head held high…to see through your bifocals.

1. Shuffleboard doesn’t sound too bad.

“The silver-haired head is a crown of glory,

if it is found in the way of righteousness.”

Proverbs 16:31

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Call to Me, and I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.”

~Jeremiah 33:3~

VBS begins Monday at FBC, Kentwood. Children who are four through those who just completed sixth grade are invited to attend. The time will be from 8:30-11:30 each morning. VBS shirts and music CDs ate available in the church office.

Sunday night there will be a singing at FBC, Kentwood. It will be outside on the street at 6 P.M.

Don Denton

Well we made it in finally about 8pm this eveing. It was a very long day. The doctors said by noon we would be leaving the hospital. Well by 3pm we left today.

We are so glad to be home. And John and Mary Ann drove up in our driveway as we were driving up this evening. They helped me unpack the car, which I am so grateful for.

I am so grateful to all of you who just continue to reach out to us. And again, Frank and Anne for taking us in one more time. You saved us again from so much that comes with being gone from home. God bless you in abundance for pouring yourselves out again to us. We are so grateful.

I am so very tired again. It has been a long 8 days. I too am thanking God for Don doing better. He longs to be here for good and to get better more than you can know.

And Joshua ran non stop once we got out of the car. He was celebrating being home again, seeing his toys and his bedroom. His buddy James came for a sleepover tonight. I could not say no. He has been such a trooper again this trip.

On the way out of the hospital today, Joshua road on the wheelchair wheeling Don out. He just needs to be near his daddy again.

It was a rough trip home for Don. But I know he will improve even more now that we are home.

Pray for us. I never thought we would be more than 8 months into this illness and I am having to ask for help again. I feel that this is all that I do these days is ask for help. You all have done so much for us. I don’t mean to be a broken record, but I need help with so much. I am so behind on so many things. I am needing some help with childcare and I am needing some help with the house.

Our fence is down in our backyard. I have someone who has offered to help with it. If some other men could help I would so appreciate it. I could organize a date if anyone could help with that.

Thank you again
Diane

Carl Buster Brown, Jr.
(August 10, 1926 – June 5, 2009)

Carl Buster Brown, Jr.

U.S. Veteran Died at 1:20 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2009 at Golden Age Nursing Home in Denham Springs, LA. He was a native of Hammond, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA. Age 82 years. He is a retired electrician with IBEW and a U. S. Army Veteran of WWII. Graveside Services will be held at Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale, LA at 2 p.m. on Monday. Survived by wife, Lula W.Brown, Denham Springs, and his loving family. Preceded in death by son, Tim Brown, mother, Ollie Johnson Brown, father, William Carl Brown, and sister, Bonnie Ogden. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Baptist Press

June 5, 2009

TENNESSEE–Ministry brings special needs families ‘out of the woodwork.’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30628

TENNESSEE–Draper admitted to hospital ICU. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30638

LOUISIANA–Special needs child points to God. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30629

OKLAHOMA–Best friends: The love of Jesus in a child’s eyes. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30630

TEXAS–WNBA rookie looks to ‘be a light’ for Christ. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30631

WASHINGTON–Senate panel OKs Hamilton on party-line vote. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30632

CALIFORNIA–Apology issued for Bible study threat. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30633

TENNESSEE–CULTURE DIGEST: Internet gambling ban could be overturned. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30634

CALIFORNIA–Planned Parenthood asks Calif. funds be restored. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30635

THE NETHERLANDS–Dutch euthanasia requests increase. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30636

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Kelly Boggs): Penumbras and emanations. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=30637

KOMpray

Kids on Mission Pray

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=6686&LanguageID=1709

Have a great day as you prepare for the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee