But when trouble strikes the wicked, that’s the end of them.”

~Proverbs 24:16 CEV)~

 Miss Laura Joiner 

My phone#: 504-908-2456. My # @ the hospital is 504-903-3601/3602.

Mr. Raymond Anthony may get to come home in a few days if he continues to do better.  Please continue your prayers for him and his family.

Sandra Arnold is doing well and should be able to be moved in a few days.  Continue your prayers for her.

Taylor Breland had surgery at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Please keep praying for her and her family.

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell has undergone some tests this week that revealed she has a brain tumor.  She will had surgery Monday at North Oaks to remove the tumor.  Pray for her and for her family.

Mr. J.D. Smith seems to be a little better.  Continue to pray the doctor will be able to adjust his blood flow properly.

Jimmy Schwartz’s root problem has been identified at last.  There are two ways to treat it, so decisions are being made about which treatment he will receive.  Prayers for Jimmy are in order.

100 Days at the Cross (Baptist Press)

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37836

Devotional – Heart to Heart with Holley

http://www.holleygerth.com/

There is a fish fry fundraiser for the children and youth Friday (18th) at the Brown Morris parking lot.  The locally well-known man from south Livingston parish is cooking.   Bule’s Catering is cooking.  Tickets can be purchased at FBC for $8.00.  The number is 229-8111.  Boxes can be picked up from 11 – 1.

Find joy in the midst of all your troubles today.

Anna Lee

in order that they, too, may be truly dedicated to you.”

~John 17:19 TEV~

“We were gentle among you, 

like a mother caring for her little children.”

~1 Thessalonians 2:7~

Today, FBC, Kentwood (and many other churches) will honor mothers and dedicated babies.  Dedicating babies is a promise PARENTS make to train up their child as they should be.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Anna Lee

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

~Acts 13:47~

Jennifer Pittman greatly appreciates your prayers as she battles another round with cancer.  Lift Jennifer, her family, and her doctors up daily.

Kenneth Birch is getting around slowly.  He has a positive attitude and looks forward to being completely well.  He will have the stitches removed tomorrow.  Pray for him and his caregiver.

Continue to pray for J. D. Smith.  He doesn’t have a final diagnosis yet, just different symptoms that have to be addresses one at a time.

Mr. Raymond Anthony has been moved to ICU at North Oaks so one of his medications can be carefully monitored.  Please continue to pray for him and his family.

Lauree Titus‘s blood pressure is doing better.  Thank God for helping her get help on this issue.

Continue to pray for Marsha Bankston as she begins treatment and deals with her problem of a daily basis.

Baptist Press always has timely and interesting articles.

https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/13733bcc0a83d3b1

Devotion by Hollie Gerth

http://www.holleygerth.com/

Beverly Rohrbacker asks that if you have any pictures in any for (disc, hard copy, firm, etc.) of the church or church people at activities elsewhere.  Beverly is working on the church directory.

Enjoy the cooler morning today.

Anna Lee

his children have a place of refuge and security.”

~Proverbs 14:26 TLB~

Kathy Jo Thompson

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

Andy Taylor has five more weeks of physical therapy.  Then, he can return to work.  Thank God for Andy’s progress.  This recovery has taken the better part of a year.  God has been faithful.

Frances Strickland has had her second eye surgery.  She’ll be home after some follow-up appointments.

A number of people have fallen lately.  Mrs. Anne Hurst was one of the more recent ones.  Pray for her as she recovers from her fall.

Mr. J.D. Smith has not been feeling his best and has undergone some tests.  Pray for a diagnosis that can be easily treated.

Continue to pray for Mr. Raymond Anthony as he receives treatment for cancer.  Pray “Miss” Velma continue to be able to help him daily.

Mr. Kenneth Birch is doing well and will probably get to come home Friday.  That’s the third day like he expected. Pray for continued healing at home and for his caregiver.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier needs our continued prayers for her condition and for her daughter, Sherry, who will have surgery in about two weeks.

Thank God for the wonderful rain we received yesterday.  Pray flooded areas did not have much damage.

Baptist Press – NOBTS

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37745:

Our Daily Bread

http://odb.org/

Remember, today is the National Day of Prayer.  Join with others in your area to pray, usually at the city hall.

Saturday, East Fork Baptist Church will be having a garage sale to support church missions.  Get out to see them early Saturday morning.  When you leave there, you can go to Osyka Baptist Church for a pulled pork lunch to benefit the youth.  Pickups begin at 11:00.  The cost is $7.00.

Make a difference in someone’s life today!

Anna Lee

and I will heal your wayward hearts.

‘ ‘Yes, we’re coming,’ the people reply,

‘for you are the LORD our God.’”

~Jeremiah 3:22 NLT~

Pray for Carol McDaniel Russell of the Texas panhandle, formerly of Russelltown, as she has surgery this morning.

Tomorrow marks a milestone for me – six months since my gamma knife brain surgery.  I feel so much better than I did before the surgery.  I will be going this month for a MRI and an appointment with the surgeon.  Thank God for modern medical treatment that makes a big difference to patients!

Continue to pray for the Chambers/Hayden/Bankston family as they make plans to celebrate the life of “Miss” Vera Hayden.

It’s the fifth Sunday of the month of April.  Many churches will have dinner on the grounds or special singing.  FBC, Kentwood will be having singing at 6:00 P.M.  Everyone is invited.

Devotionals for today - http://www.bible.com/scripture-detail.php?juli=2456047&dtype=Scripture

Have a great day in Bible Study and worship!

Anna Lee

than to be always wanting something else.”

~Ecclesiastes 6:9b GN~

Continue to pray for those limited to staying at home most of the time. 

Pray for Kenneth Birch as he has surgery one week from today.

Please continue to pray for Marsha Bankston and for her mother, Mrs. Vera Hayden, who is still at North Oaks.

Jimmy Schwartz and morst of his family were at church this morning.  I’m thankful they had this time together.  Pray for Jimmy’s health problems to have a clear solution.

Jamie Schwartz and his family were at church yesterday morning.  Thank God for Jamie and other heros who have given so much of themselves to protect freedom.

Billy E. Alford, of Magnolia, died Saturday, April 21,  2012, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.

Arrangements are incomplete at Jones Family Funeral Services of McComb.

Devotional Reading

http://www.foodforthepoor.org/prayer/

Have a fantastic day!  Let you “light” shine!

Anna Lee

for then he will have the personal satisfaction of work done well

and won’t need to compare himself with someone else.”

~Galatians 6:4 LB~

This morning I want to tell you about what’s happening tomorrow night at FBC, Kentwood.  There will be a supper (Donations only) and an auction of donated items.  We had a great meal and lots of fun last year.  Most importantly, we raised money to help support our summer trips/camps for our children and youth.  The money raised tomorrow night will help our youth and children attend without having to pay so much money out of pocket.  The summer trips/camps are so important in the lives of our young people.  Please plan to come and support them.

Kids on Mission Pray (KOMPray)

http://kidsonmission.org/prayer/

Heart to Heart with Holley Devotionals/Blog

http://www.holleygerth.com/

Baptist Press: Cooperation and the Southern Baptist Convention

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37652

Make preparations today to be in God’s house tomorrow!

Anna Lee

Mrs. Carol Jean Gill is home!  Thank God for all He has brought this family though in the last almost three months.  Thank God for her family that stuck with her daily during this time.  Continue to pray for her improvement.

If you haven’t made plans to attend the brunch in the morning, please consider doing do.  We will have great Christian fellowship.  The food will be delicious.  I hope to see you at 10 A.M.  One last reminder, you can come even if you did not participate in the recent Beth Moore study.

‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD . . .

He will teach us about His ways so we may walk in His paths.’”

~Micah 4:2a, HCSB~

Jimmy Schwartz called yesterday evening when he got home to say he wouldn’t be able to come to last night’s meeting.  His return to Kentwood was delayed yesterday so he could get another unit of blood.  Continue your prayers for Jimmy and his family.

The Third Thursday meeting last night was good.  Christian fellowship is the best!  Mark your calendar for next month.

Please keep the Dykes family in your prayers.

Ladies, plan to attend the brunch Saturday morning at 10:00.  We will be celebrating the completion of James: Mercy Triumphs.  If you didn’t work through the study with us, come on anyway for the Christian fellowship.  If you need directions or other information, please feel free to call me.

The North American Mission Offering (named for missionary Annnie Armstrong) is being received in church across the Southern Baptist Convention.  There has always been a need for mission work here and continues to be that way.  Read this Baptist Press story about one church in the Appalachian area and determine to help with your prayers, your love offering, and/or your muscles.

Baptist Press - http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37638

Devotional: Practice praise - http://www.ag.org/top/devotional/

Thank God for the blessings of this day.  Ask Him to show you ways to show His love to others.

Anna Lee

Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.”

~Psalm 27:7~

Jimmy Schwartz is scheduled to get a bone marrow test and be released today.

Jamie Schwartz will be speaking in church Sunday morning.  He is an American hero!

Continue to pray for Mr. Raymond Anthony as he takes his treatments each week.

Pray for Renee Deck as she waits a couple weeks until her back surgery can be done.

Continue to pray for Marsha Bankston as she and Larry explore her treatment options.

Edward A. Slaven, Sr.
(May 6, 1928 – April 17, 2012)

A resident of Franklinton, he died at 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton. He was born May 6, 1928 in Mt. Hermon and was 83 years of age. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Margie Forbes, Kirksville, MO and Betty Ann Chappell, Kansas City, MO; 4 sons, Cleve Edward Slaven, Mt. Hermon, Edward Arthur Slaven, Jr., Amite, Billy M. Slaven, Sr., Newberry, SC and Willis R. Slaven, Amite; 2 brothers, Bobby Slaven, Chatawa, MS and Billy Slaven, Amite; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Cleve and Carrie Slaven; daughter, Cathy Ables; 5 brothers and 3 sisters; 2 granddaughters; 1 great-grandson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Simpson. Interment Osyka Cemetery, Osyka, MS. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press News - http://www.bpnews.net/

Daily Devotional: Declare - http://www.cfdevotionals.org/links/today.htm

Have a great day!

Anna Lee