Thursday Addition

From the Sharkey family:

Tom Boberg, a NC Renewal Coordinator, called this morning to let his Lay Renewal family know that his daughter Angel will probably not live through this day.

Many of you know of her long battle with cancer. Please keep Tom and Brenda in your prayers especially today.

Tom & Brenda Boberg

Farmville, NC 27828

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:6-7

Thursday

Surely your goodness and unfailing love

will pursue me all the days of my life,

and I will live in the house of the Lord

forever.

~Psalm 23:6 (NLT)~

Pray for the family of Justin Mixon. Justin was killed in Iraq at the end of last week. His father is pastor of Friendship Baptist Church.

Please keep the following people on your prayer list:

  • Chuck Pittman
  • Blanch Wheat
  • Richard Dunn
  • Randy Fairburn
  • Aubrey Perry
  • Joann Carter
  • Linda Longoria
  • Darren Fairburn
  • Charley Kuss
  • Nat McKinney
  • Jimmie Shaw

Baptist Press

June 4, 2008

MINNESOTA–McCain & Obama: Where they stand on the issues. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28183

CALIFORNIA–Calif. court won’t delay ‘gay marriage’ ruling. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28184

IOWA–Relief workers still on call in Iowa. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28185

TENNESSEE–Poll: Americans split on if homosexuality is sin. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28186

NEW YORK–‘Fox on Faith’ podcast available. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28187

TENNESSEE–SBC seminaries send forth their graduates. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28188

LOUISIANA–Ph.D. couple sustained by God’s call. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28189

GEORGIA–EDUCATION BRIEFS: NOBTS opens 3rd prison program; … http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28190

TENNESSEE–Dockery calls for consensus, renewal. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28191

NORTH CAROLINA–Bob Carey to lead photographers’ assoc. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28192

KANSAS–FIRST-PERSON (Phil Boatwright): Kirk Cameron is ‘Still Growing.’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28193

VBS

FBC, Kentwood

Outrigger Island

June 9-13

Call the church office to register. (229-8111)

Cookies and Kool-Aid can be donated.

T-Shirts are now available – $6.00 each

Family Night – Friday, June 13th at 7 P.M. Please being homemade cookies and brownies.

Harold D. “H” Henderson, Sr.
(August 15, 1931 – June 4, 2008)

Mr. Harold D. “H” Henderson, Sr. died Wednesday,June 4, 2008 at 12:40PM at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was 76, a native and resident of Amite. Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM, Friday, June 6, 2008 and Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 8:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Services conducted by the Rev. Mike Foster. Interment will be in Amite Memorial Gardens. Survived by: Son, Harold D. Henderson, Jr. and wife, Laura Leigh-Amite. 2 Daughters, Kathy Walker Rispone and husband, Jerry-Amite; Bonnie Sue Walker-Tickfaw; Grandchildren, Melissa Blair Rispone Latino and husband, Benny-Hammond, Jerry Vincent “Jero” Rispone, Jr., Amite, Hollie Dean Henderson, Amite, Harold Daniel Henderson, III-Amite; Great Grandson, Benny Joseph Latino, IV-Hammond. Preceded in death by; Parents, William L. & Minnie C. Henderson, First Wife, Ruby Dean Henderson, Second Wife, Donis P. Henderson and a Brother, Leslie “Jr” Henderson. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. Funeral Home is located at I-55N and HWY 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

THE POWER OF GOD

The story is told of a hospital’s Intensive Care ward where patients always died in the same bed, on Sunday morning, at about 11 a.m., regardless of their medical condition. This puzzled the doctors and some even thought that it had something to do with the supernatural. No one could solve the mystery… as to why the deaths occurred around 11 a.m. on Sundays.

So a world-wide team of experts was assembled to investigate the cause of the incidents. The next Sunday morning, a few minutes before 11 a.m., all doctors and nurses nervously wait outside the ward to see for themselves, what the terrible phenomenon was all about. Some were holding wooden crosses, prayer books and other holy objects to ward off the evil spirits.

Just when the clock struck 11… Pookie Johnson, the part-time Sunday sweeper, entered the ward and unplugged the life support system so that he could use the vacuum cleaner.

The story isn’t true (despite what you may have heard to the contrary). But the principle is an important one — where there is no power, the results can be deadly.

I am reminded of what Jesus said to the Sadducees when they came to him asking a question about the resurrection. They asked the question — involving a convoluted situation with a man who married seven women who all died — because they hoped to demonstrate to Jesus that there could not possibly be a resurrection from the dead.

Jesus response was this: “”You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.” (Matthew 22:29).

Any time we deny (or limit) the power of God — denying what He can do if He wants to — we find ourselves on dangerous ground. The New Testament is filled with passages which emphasize God’s power. There is power in the gospel (Rom. 1:16), power in the message of the cross (I Cor. 1:18), and power in the resurrection of Christ (I Cor. 6:14).

If you’re noticing that others are spiritually dying around you (or maybe even that you yourself are dying), maybe it’s time to check the “power source.” Are you connected to the One through whom our power comes?

May you be filled with a knowledge of “the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places,” (Eph. 1:19-20). Don’t underestimate (or unplug yourself from) the great power of our God!

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Stay connected!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

for You will answer me.”

~Psalm 86:7~

 

 

MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. “Return, O LORD! How long? And have compassion on Your servants” (Psalm 90:13, NKJV). Missionaries often pray this verse, perhaps without even realizing it. When a new missionary moves to a country and starts settling in, they might think the first task to accomplish is getting a phone. After several trips to the phone company and experiencing interminably long lines, the priority may change–and I’m sure the missionary has often prayed, “O Lord! How long?” The same missionary begins language training and learns word after word after word, and then proudly heads to the market to shop. How frustrating to have the sentences so well formed–”I would like one kilo of tomatoes please”–then not understand the clerk’s response! Again, the missionary prays, “O Lord! How long?” Suddenly one day, the missionary looks around to realize that the phone has been hooked up and the language flows pretty easily. God has answered prayer. But that Scripture passage is still needed. National friends and co-workers do not know Jesus. They may have heard the Word of God, but it is falling upon deaf ears. Many have never had a chance to hear, and the missionary longs for more opportunities, more hours in the day to share. “O Lord! How long?…Have compassion on Your servants….And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands” (Psalm 90:13, 17b).

Baptist Press

(I only included three Baptist Press articles, but I suggest you read all three. Your heart will be touched.)

June 3, 2008

KENYA–As Kenya strife eases, refugee still suffer. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28177

CHINA–China quake assessment focuses on pure water. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28178

KENYA–FIRST-PERSON (Sue Sprenkle): A child’s scream in a Kenyan shack. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28182If you like sports or have an interest in Christian athletes, you may enjoy read about Tim Tebow.

http://www.bpsports.net/bpsports.asp?ID=5858

Mr. John W. Notariano, 47, died June 2, 2008 at the Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, McComb, MS. Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 5:00PM until 9:00PM and from 8:00AM until Religious Services at 10:00AM, Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Funeral Home Chapel. Services conducted by Bro. Jason Skipper. Interment will be at the Wilmer Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his Wife, Sherri Creel Notariano, Kentwood; Son, John Phillip Notariano & Wife, Mandy, Amite; 2 Daughters, Stacy Notariano Costa & Husband, Eric, Independence; Kylie Callihan Sharkey & Husband, Danny, Kentwood; 3 Grandchildren, Savanna Klair Notariano, Luca Andrew Costa, Klinton Rilee Sharkey; Special Nephew, Kole Graham; 2 Brothers, Charles “Pat” Notariano & Wife, Bobbie, Loranger; Anthony Notariano & Wife, Elaine, Ponchatoula; 3 Sisters, Gloria “Gay” Notariano Huber & Husband, Eddie, Hammond; Kathy Notariano Apperson & Husband, Mark, Robert; Rose Ann Notariano Zimbro & Husband, Marvin, Ponchatoula; Numerous Nieces & Nephews & Extended Family. Preceded in death by Parents: Anthony & Millie Pierson Notariano, and a Nephew. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. Funeral Home is located at I-55 and Hwy16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

 

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Day

HAVING A BAD day…?

This morning you woke up tired and grumpy, and things haven’t gone right from that moment. You took the dog out and he wouldn’t come back in, so you spent a lot of time coaxing him in the house. Either you didn’t have time for breakfast, or it burned. Traffic on the way to work was horrific. Now you’ve opened up your computer, and it’s giving you one of those messages that you can’t interpret but you know means you can’t do your work until you find out what’s wrong.

We all have days that go awry, ones where we’d like to be able to go back to bed, pull the covers over our heads, and sleep away twenty-four hours. It’s hard to recognize on tough days that this, too, is a day God made and one He made to benefit us. But unless the day is already gone, it’s not beyond repair. Turn around your less-than-impressive day by giving it back to God (Pamela McQuade).

“This is the day which the LORD has made,

we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

~Psm. 118:24~

Wednesday, hump day, may normally get you down. Don’t let that happen. God created Wednesdays for our benefit. Find the benefits!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

Good News!

Jesse Dean is doing well enough with this knee that his knee doctor released him today. Thank God Jesse is doing so much better.

Frann S. Clark will have cataract surgery on the 5th. Please begin to pray for Frann as she prepares for, goes through, and recovers from this procedure.

Willie Murl Broome, Sr.
(November 5, 1936 – June 2, 2008)

Died at 10:08 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2008 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was a native of Foxworth, MS, a resident of Kentwood, LA and a retired Gunnery Seargent of the United States Marine Corps. Age 71 years. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Roland Broome, Kentwood; his daughters, Kelly Gingles and husband, Roger, Baton Rouge and Wendy Weigel, Baton Rouge; his sisters, Myron Elizabeth Parker, Poplarville, MS and Bessie Hayden, Amite; three grandchildren, Jeffery Weigel, Rachael Gingles and Melanie Zeringue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Verna Broome; a son, Willie M. Broome, Jr. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Carolyn Sue Lauricelle
(December 22, 1957 – June 1, 2008) Mrs. Carolyn Sue Lauricelle died at 10:02AM, Sunday, June 1, 2008 at her residence in Loranger. She was 50 and a native of Independence. Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM and from 8:00AM until Religious Services at 10:30AM, Thursday, June 5, 2008 at the Funeral Home Chapel. Services conducted by Bro. Bobby Carroll. Interment will be at the Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. She is survived by her Husband, Salvador Lauricelle, Smyrna, GA; 2 Daughters, Melissa Gragg, Power Springs, GA, Natasha Howell, Loranger; A Son, Christopher Lee, Natalbany; A Step-Son, Salvador Lauricelle, Jr., Independence; 2 Sisters, Debra Corkern, Hiram, GA, Charlotte Jones, Independence; 16 Grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Parents, William & Margie Carroll Jones, Previous Husband, David Gerald Anthony, Sister, Sandra Kay Jones, 1 Grandchild. She was “Big Heart” Loving Mom to All. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. Funeral Home is located at I-55 and Hwy16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

Tuesday

For I’m already being poured out like a drink offering,

and the time has come for my departure.

I have fought the good fight,

I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith.

~2 Timothy 4:6-7 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Sharon Martin’s sister, Elaine (almost 50), had an angiogram Sunday morning. She good news is that her blockage did not require surgery or stints. She will be treated with medication. Pray for Elaine as she makes some adjustments in her life to help prevent additional heart problems.

Sharon Martin tripped in a hole and fell as she was going into the hospital Sunday morning for Elaine’s procedure. She is thankful she did not break anything.


John W. Notariano
(October 29, 1960 – June 2, 2008)

Mr. John W. Notariano, 47, died June 2, 2008 at the Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, McComb, Ms.

Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.
McKneely-Vaughn Funeral Home


Juanita Morris Guerin

Mrs. Juanita Morris Guerin died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at her home in Amite. She was a former employee of Domino’s Pizza and a native of Mount Hermon. Her survivors include her husband, Thomas Guerin; children, Ray Tresch, Sidney Tresch, Kim Mooney, Steve Tresch, Sandy Jarreau and Karen Tresch; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Gwen Chustz, Tammy Lynn Guerin, Julie Simmons, Troy Guerin and JoNell Vessier; sisters, Cora Lawson, Elaine Penton, Effie Reinike and Christine Quinn; and brother, Thomas Morris. Preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Tresch Sr.; and parents, Clinton M. and Edna Patrick Morris. Arrangements by Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond. Condolences may be expressed online at http://www. geislerfuneralhome.net.

Deacon Hospital Visitation

  • Jesse Dean
  • David Alford

 

 

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Today

BEFORE ENTERING THE broadcasting field, Jim Valvano led the North Carolina State University basketball team to a national championship…

Then cancer developed in his lower back. Invited to address the Duke University squad, Jim had this to say: “Life changes when you least expect it to. The future is uncertain. So, seize this day, seize this moment, and make the most of it.”

God gives us an urgent directive in Hebrews 3:13, “Exhort one another daily, while it is called ‘Today,’ lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.” Why is there such a strong insistence on today?

It may be that today, this very day, could be the last one in our time here on earth. Today may be your last opportunity to obey God’s plan of salvation, or to share His love with a friend or loved one.

James has this warning about presuming upon our tomorrows: “You do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (4:14).

Seize the opportunities that God gives you today. That’s sound advice-not just for basketball players, but for all of us. (Vernon C. Grounds)

“You do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (Jas. 4:14).

Monday Evening

A friend, Sabrina Freeman, shared an urgent prayer request. Most of us do not live in the Raleigh/Durham area, but our prayers are still important. Please pray for Kali.

Please forgive the mass email. A family is our church has a missing daughter. Please pray for this family! If you live in the Raleigh/Durham area, be on the lookout for her. Hang posters everywhere you go.

http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/Pub

CaseSearchServlet?act=viewPoster&caseNum=1096966

&orgPrefix=NCMC&searchLang=en_US

Kali (pronounced “kay-lee”) has been missing since early Friday morning, May 30, 2008. Her family goes to our church, Faith Baptist Church, Youngsville, NC.

I’ll let you know any updates. In the meantime, PLEASE PRAY!

~Sabrina

Carolyn Sue Lauricelle
(December 22, 1957 – June 1, 2008)
Mrs. Lauricelle died at 10:02AM, June 1, 2008 at her residence in Loranger. She was 50 years old. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
McKneely-Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite

Monday Afternoon

From James Rimes:

Just got back from visiting Susan’s sister in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Please continue to pray
for her and the family. She is in much pain
and went to the ER while we were there. She will
see her local doctor today. Thanks for praying.

Susan’s sister is Lisa Davis.

John Pat Jarrell
(August 22, 1950 – June 1, 2008)

Services for Mr. Jarrell are being handled by E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, LA. For service information please see: http://www.webfh.com/fh/home/home.cfm?&fh_id=10802
(You will find a picture at this site.)

John “Pat” Jarrell passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Beloved father of Chablis Tate and spouse Matthew Tate of Kentwood, LA. Brother of Doug Jarrell, Don Jarrell and Nena Faye Glaze. Son of the late Alex “Jack” Jarrell and Julie “Nena” Jarrell. Also survived by a niece and nephews.

He had served for two terms on the WST Electric Board, two terms with the Tangipahoa Parish Council from 1992-2000. He was a rural postal carrier since 1980. Age 57 years. A native of Covington, LA and a resident of Kentwood, LA for the past 28 years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 1:00 PM at Lee Road United Pentecostal Church, 17700 Hwy 40, Covington, LA 70435.

Visitation on Wednesday, AT THE CHURCH, from 10:00 AM until service time.

Interment in Simalusa Cemetery. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Tangipahoa Parish United Way are preferred.

Monday

 

 

 

“Bear one another’s burdens,

and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

~Galatians 6:2~

Mrs. Blanch Wheat is waiting for a doctor to decide if she is able to have surgery. Pray for “Miss” Blanch, her family, and the doctor who has this responsibility.

Richard Dunn is in East Jefferson Hospital. Please pray for Richard and his family as Richard receives treatment.

From a newsletter sent out by IMB personnel in Romania:

June12 – Pray as the missionaries in Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Romania & Slovakia travel to the CEFannual general meeting in Hungary 13th -19

June 14 – Jeff Long, pastor of Parkwood Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC, as he speaks to us at AGM on “Staying the Course” from1 Thessalonians

June 24 – Daniel Byrd (Teamromany/gypsy) is appointed as a career M & returns to RO on the 28th

June 30 – Wes & Tamara Banks as they move from Bucharest to Braila to begin working with Team Romany (gypsy team)

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD
Monday, June 2, 2008

“In everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.”

~1 Peter 4:11b, HCSB~

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the International Prayer Strategy Office, celebrating salvation with you.

“I was depressed, desperate to find someone who could help my miserable life. I was so stressed that I was physically ill. I told my roommate that I wanted her to go with me to find a church. We went out on the sidewalk to wait for a taxi. One came, and it had a sign on the side that read, ‘Problems? Discouraged? Jesus is the Answer!’ We were amazed! We told the driver to take us to the church whose name was written on the sign!” Miss G left her Buddhist tradition and became a believer in Jesus Christ that day. Please pray that the hearts of many others will be opened by the messages about Jesus on the sides of many taxis running through the city streets in central Thailand.

Here is another testimony: “My husband is a drunk. I try to work to provide for our family, but I must also take care of my children. I had no hope until I heard a voice on the radio telling me that Jesus had power above all other spirits and powers and that He loves me!” Mrs. J responded to the radio broadcaster’s offer to enlist in Bible correspondence courses. After she wrote to say that she wanted to give her life to Christ, members of the Central Thai Team, a local Baptist church, and the radio ministry team visited Mrs. J. That day she prayed to receive Christ as her new Lord.

*Please pray for Mrs. J and the thousands of others who are hearing the gospel being proclaimed on radio programs or advertised on taxis.

*Pray for Thai Christian leaders to have a burden to work alongside field personnel and be the ones to disciple new believers.

*Pray that the outreach methods will be anointed with the supernatural power of God’s Holy Spirit.

Margaret Huber shared this:

Pat Jarrell passed away today. He services are incomplete at this time but Chablis (his daughter) said tentatively they will be Wednesday, Pat was a mail carrier and a parish councilman in Tangipahoa Parish.

Mr. Henry Harris

Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Monday. Services conducted by Rev. Iran Smith. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood.

 

 

 

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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

nd to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

~ 1 John 1:9; cf. Jonah 2:1~

Have a great week!

Anna Lee