Month: March 2011

Midday Sunday

Mr. Wenous Goings is in a Hammond nursing home.  I’m sorry I passed on incorrect information.  Keep him in your prayers.

 

Today was Baptist Men’s Day.  I know it was the best one I was ever a part of!  God is an awesome God!  He showed his awesomeness to me and many other through two young, but “mighty men of God”.  The men’s choir and testimonies were very good, but God used two young men through which to show his great plans and to touch hearts!  I hope you were a part of the service, but realize many of you were in other churches.  I do hope you find time to listen to someone who was there today.  You’ll be blessed, richly blessed!

Sunday

“The seeds that fell in good soil stand for those

who hear the message and retain it

in a good and obedient heart,

and they persist until they bear fruit.”

~Luke 8:15 (GNT)~

 


Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell got to go home again Friday, but is still having problems with dizziness and nausea.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Remember Mr. Joe and “Miss” Othell Williams in your prayers.  Yesterday, she was not feeling her best.

Mr. Wenous Goings is staying at his daughter’s house in Hammond.  Pray he continues to improve and will be home soon.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has two grandsons who are Marines.  Josh is in Japan.  Max is in Hawaii.  Both are fine after the earthquake and tsunami.  Join their families and others that are thanking God for relatives who are okay.

Remember all the victims of the earthquake and the tsunami.  There continues to be major problems in Japan.  Pray the nuclear reactors can be controlled with no additional leaks.

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

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    Vickie Stewart

    1201 E 36th Street
    Baltimore, MD 21218

    Vickie’s Birthday: September 24

    Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

    Pets: Dog: Samson

    Hobbies: Reading, traveling

    Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11

    When you see a college student, think of Vickie Stewart! Vickie is the Baptist campus minister at Morgan State University. She shares the gospel with college students and encourages Christian students to share their faith with fellow students.

    Vickie’s bio. and video

    http://www.onmission.com/stewart/

 

Revival at Greenlaw Baptist Church

Revival services to begin the 17th, 18th, 19th, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday morning the 20th. at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. David Garrett bringing the message.
We will have dinner on the ground following the Sunday service. There will be no night services.
Come and join with us as Bro. Garrett brings his messages.

 

Ralph Dedon
(August 29, 1934 – March 11, 2011)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born August 29, 1934 in Mt. Hermon and was 76 years of age. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of Korea, a dairy farmer for 20 years, a retired Captain from Louisiana Department of Corrections and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Myra Roberts and husband, Jamie, Kentwood; 2 sons, Randy Dedon and wife, Holly, Plant City, FL and Joe Dedon and wife, Erika, Covington; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Alford Dedon; parents, “Ollie” and Lois Dedon; step-mother, Tessie Dedon; 2 brothers, James “Pete” Dedon and Ray Dedon; 2 sisters, Marie “Sissy” Fortenberry and Mary Taylor; 1 daughter, Debra Terry; 2 grandchildren, Earl Dedon and Nikki Kennedy. Private Services will be held at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or at http://www.alz.org.

 

Michael Hendry, son of Gary and Linda Stegall Hendry, passed away.  I will post an obituary when one is available.  Please be in prayer for the family.

 

Did you remember to change your clocks?  You should have set them forward one hour.

 

Spend time in Bible study and worship today!  Sunday is His day!

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Mug ‘n’ Muffin

Thanks to the young ladies and the older young ladies who attended Mug ‘n’ Muffin this morning.  I think “a good time was had by all” and our outreach project went well.  Thanks for sharing your favorite memories and you favorite Scriptures!

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Day 7

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Jim and Karen Turnbo

914 Smith Road
Grants, NM 87020

Website: www.mwmissions.org

Jim’s Birthday: March 11

Karen’s Birthday: July 12

Jim’s Hometown: Houston, Texas

Karen’s Hometown: Brownwood, Texas

Children: Elizabeth, Lydia, James

Hobbies: History, travel, golf, photography, reading

Favorite Bible verses: Hebrews 13:7; Romans 8:28-29

 

When you see a lizard, think of the Turnbos in New Mexico! Jim helps nurture existing churches, and helps start new churches among Native Americans and Hispanics in the Western and Mountain Baptist Associations.

Bio. and Video

http://www.onmission.com/turnbo/

 

Dorothy S. Hodges
(February 4, 1925 – March 11, 2011)

Mrs. Dorothy S. Hodges was born February 4, 1925 and passed away at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 11, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 86, a native and a resident of Kentwood.

Mrs. Dorothy is survived by a daughter, Peggy Sue Hodges, Kentwood; 3 sons, Rodney Lane Hodges, Sr., Kentwood, Kenneth Ray Hodges, Kentwood, & John Wayne Hodges and wife, Lisa J., Kentwood; 6 grandchildren, Rodney Lane Hodges, Jr., Candace Hodges, Shelby Hodges, Jeremy Hodges & Dillon Hodges; 5 great-grandchildren, Austin Hodges, Abby Hodges, Adian Hodges, Chandler Graves & Reagan Graves; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ray R. Hodges; parents, Daniel Morgan and Esther Arnett Statham; sister, Mary Lou Magee; brother, Charles Statham.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 14, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Bro. Mason Miley and Bro. Otha Schillings officiating. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

 

Donald Ray Bates
(July 13, 1939 – March 11, 2011)

Mr. Bates was born on July 13, 1939 and passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. He was 71 years old and a native of Kentwood, LA. Mr. Bates is survived by his two sons, Chris Bates and wife Arlette, Kiln, MS and Glenn Bates and wife Dannielle, Picayune, MS; four grandchildren, Christian and Camden Bates and Abby and Macey Bates; two brothers, Arthur Bates, Jackson, MS and Hugh Bates and wife Amelia, Kentwood, LA; four sisters, Willie Belle Strickland, Osyka, MS; Avis Carmical and husband Russell, Jackson, MS; Sylvia Stielper and husband Rick, Baltimore, MD and Barbara Hall and husband Billy, Amite, LA; one brother-in-law, Terry Rushing, Greensburg, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Bertha Bates; one bother, Howard Bates; one sister, Shirley Rushing; two brothers-in-law, Johnny Strickland and Ricky Keith; one sister-in-law, Ann Bates; two nephews, John Allen Strickland and Patrick Christopher Bates; and the mother of his children, Joann Bates Whitfield.Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. Monday until religious services at 2 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

Saturday

“Bear one another’s burdens,

and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

~Galatians 6:2~

 

THE REASON WE REMEMBER GREAT PEOPLE

These are reported to be actual epitaphs on tombstones:

Here lies
Johnny Yeast
Pardon me
For not rising.   (Ruidoso, New Mexico)

Here lays Butch,
We planted him raw.
He was quick on the trigger,
But slow on the draw.   (Silver City, Nevada)

Anna Wallace
The children of Israel wanted bread
And the Lord sent them manna,
Old clerk Wallace wanted a wife,
And the Devil sent him Anna.  (Ribbesford, England)

Margaret Daniels
She always said her feet were killing her
but nobody believed her.   (Richmond, Virginia)

Anna Hopewell
Here lies the body of our Anna
Done to death by a banana
It wasn’t the fruit that laid her low
But the skin of the thing that made her go.
(Enosburg Falls, Vermont)

Harry Edsel Smith
Born 1903–Died 1942
Looked up the elevator shaft to see if
the car was on the way down. It was.    (Albany, New York)

An anonymous tombstone:
I was somebody.
Who, is no business
Of yours.       (Stowe, Vermont)

In Memory of Beza Wood
Departed this life
Nov. 2, 1837
Aged 45 yrs.
Here lies one Wood
Enclosed in wood
One Wood
Within another.
The outer wood
Is very good:
We cannot praise
The other.    (Winslow, Maine)

How sad to come to the end of your life and others not have anything good to say about you!  Hebrews 11 could be viewed as a collection of epitaphs of many who had died.  The chapter starts with these words:

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.” (Hebrews 11:1-2)

I like how the New Century Version translates verse 2:  “Faith is the reason we remember great people who lived in the past.”  That’s true, isn’t it?  Every single person in the Bible we regard as “great” was a man or woman of faith.  That faith made a difference in the way they lived and responded to God.  That’s why we remember them.

May your life be characterized by faith in God so that those who prepare your tombstone won’t struggle with finding something kind to say.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

 

Ladies, I hope you are planning to be a part of Mug ‘n’ Muffin at FBC, Kentwood at 10:00 this morning.  Be blessed and be a blessing to others today.

 

Anna Lee

Friday Addition

URGENT PRAYER
IMB
March 11, 2011

JAPAN. As we hear about the devastating 8.9 earthquake that struck Japan, our hearts go out to all who are suffering such tremendous loss. We thank the Father that all of our IMB workers in Japan are safe and accounted for. Please pray for them as they are in the midst of this ongoing tragedy, asking God to comfort them, continue to protect them, and use them according to His purposes. Pray for Japanese Baptists who are dealing with this national tragedy. Pray that God will give wisdom and guidance to all who are involved in rescue and relief efforts. Pray that the Japanese people will know of God’s great love for them.

Update:

MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. Praise God that the East Asian worker for whom we have prayed in recent days is now conscious and breathing on his own; however, he is still very weak. Even as you had prayer for him in recent days, please continue to uphold him with your prayers. Please remember his wife as well, asking God to give all that she needs during this difficult ordeal.

 

Friday

“Open your eyes and look at the fields,

for they are ready for harvest.”

~John 4:35b, HCSB~

 

Bernie Gill still has fever, so his bypass surgery will not be today.  Keep praying.

 

CaringBridge: Kathy Jo Thompson

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

CaringBridge: Adrianna Cavanaugh

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

Jadon’s Story: Feeling Better 🙂


I’m finally starting to feel better. I had 101.8 fever last night and then today at 11:00 I had 100.8. My mom just gave me some motrin because my fever is at 100 so I’m definitely getting better. I’m smiling again and not crying anytime someone looks at me. I started doing my tricks again and talking again 🙂 Thanks for praying for me. It has been a long week. I’m just thankful my mommy was off of work while I was sick. I left you a picture of me eating chocolate cake last night. I actually started getting better after I ate this. Notice my mardi gras shirt. I didnt’ get to go to the parade yesterday but I wore my shirt anyway 🙂 As far as seizure, they have been a little better today. Please continue to pray that we will find the right medicine and right dose to control these seizures.

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering: Day 6

Michael and Marla Allen

1011 W. Wilson
Chicago, IL 60640
srpr@ubcreal.org

Michael’s Birthday: January 16
Marla’s Birthday: October 29
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Children: Rachel, Daniel, Philip, Abigail
Michael’s Hobbies: golf, tennis, scuba diving, hunting
Marla’s Hobbies: sewing, tennis, walking
Favorite Bible Verses: Romans 6:1-4, Proverbs 31

When you see a homeless person, think about the Allens! Michael is senior pastor and center director for Uptown Baptist Church, a multi-ethnic church/ministry in Chicago. The church reaches out to many different people, including those who are homeless.

FEBRUARY 2010 UPDATE FROM MICHAEL AND MARLA: 

Pray for Michael and leaders in their church as they strive to develop a new strategic plan. Pray that God will give them wisdom and unity. Pray that Michael will continue to lead Uptown Baptist Church by example on how to be an on mission Christian in their neighborhood. Pray for mission teams coming to work with the church this spring and summer.

Their biography

http://www.onmission.com/onmissionpb.aspx?pageid=8589961890

Their video

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/allen/#video

 

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2.10
Mike Benson, Editor

WHEN PURCHASING AN airline ticket, I am often asked if I desire to go one way or round trip…

Since I always desire to return home, I always purchase a round trip ticket.

For past several years I have heard several friends mention a book entitled, “90 Minutes In Heaven,” written by Don Piper.  The book chronicles this man’s ninety minutes that he claims to have been allowed to enjoy in heaven.

One reviewer of the book made the following comments:

“Piper did not see Jesus, nor did he see God, though, to be fair, he saw only the “outskirts” and did not pass through the gates. Despite this, he was exceedingly joyful and feels that he experienced the very joys of paradise. For ninety minutes he walked through heaven, greeted by those he knew in this life, all of whom were (quite conveniently), the same age they were when he had last known them” (www.challies.com/book-reviews/book-review-90-minutes-in-heaven)

There is within the heart of every faithful child of God a desire to know more about heaven.  In fact, it is not beyond the realm of possibility for a person to dream of what heaven will be like.  But the only accurate testimony of heaven comes from the Scriptures.  For example, we thrill to imagine the full impact of Jesus’ description in John 14:1 – 3.  There are also the amazing and glorious descriptions of heaven presented in Revelation 21 and 22.

One major problem with a man claiming to have been permitted to have a “sneak preview” of heaven is that some clear Scriptures must be ignored or violated.  For example, Hebrews 9:27 states, “And just as it is appointed for man to die once.”

My hope is that when I leave this world that my final place of destination will be heaven.  I will not desire a round-trip ticket.  It will be then and there that the hopes of a lifetime will begin to be realized.  Bruce Ligon

“For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith.” Philippians 1.23-25

Have a fantastic day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

 

“But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord, in the acceptable time;

O God, in the multitude of Your mercy,

hear me in the truth of Your salvation.”

~Psalm 69:13~

 

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is in the St. Helena hospital.  Keep her, her family, and the medical staff in your prayers as they care for her.

 

Bernie Gill is Beth Billiot’s brother.  He will be having bypass heart surgery today.  Please remember him in your prayers.

 

Keep praying for the family of Margaret Huber as they have her wake and funeral today and tomorrow.  They have already been through so much and are surely tired.  Pray them through the next few days.

Nancy Stokes shared this with me.

Evening Prayer

Someone has said that if Christians really understood  the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless. Did you know that during WWII there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped  what they were doing every  day at a prescribed hour  for one minute to collectively pray for the  safety of England , its people and peace? There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America . If you would like to participate: Every evening at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central) (7:00 PM Mountain) (6:00 PM Pacific), stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops, our citizens, and for a return to a Godly nation. If you know anyone else who would like to participate, please pass this along. Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have.

 

 

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer for North America

Day Five

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Jacques and Martine Avakian

14221 Anselme-Lavigne, Apt 4
Pierrefonds, Quebec H9A IR4 CANADA

Jacques’ Birthday: June 26

Martine’s Birthday: May 5

Hometown: Montreal, Quebec

Children: Sabrina, Sébastien

Hobbies: Photography, fitness, guitar, singing

Favorite Bible verse: I John 4:18; Romans 8:28

When you see a maple leaf, think of the Avakians in Canada! Jacques is a church planting missionary sharing Christ and starting churches among the French Québécois people in Quebec.

You can read his story and watch the video of his ministry at              http://www.onmission.com/avakian/

 

 

Don’t forget Mug ‘n’ Muffin at FBC, Kentwood this Saturday at 10:00 A.M.  You do not have to be a member of FBC to attend.  Bring a dozen muffins (if you can) and your favorite mug to drink coffee, OJ, or chocolate milk.  Plan to get to know other ladies from 5 to 105 better, work on a mission project, enjoy hearing Courtney Creel singing, and making a craft project that will be easy enough for even those who think they are not crafty.  I hope to see lots of you there.

 

Have a terrific Thursday.  “This is the day the Lord ….”.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

Bernie Gill is scheduled for bypass surgery in the morning.  Please be in prayer for Bernie, his family, and the medical staff working with him.

 

Margaret Ann Grice Huber
(May 31, 1951 – March 9, 2011)

Margaret Ann Grice Huber was born May 31, 1951 and passed away at 11:10 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 59, a native of Greenlaw and a resident of Kentwood.

Margaret is survived by her husband of 36 years, Robert D. “Boozie” Huber, Kentwood; 2 daughters, Broklin Becc Huber, Kentwood and Jani Cullen Huber, Kentwood; son, Robert Marc Huber, East Fork; granddaughter, Amber Marie Huber, Kentwood; 3 sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Sullivan Lee, Greenlaw; Sadie Grice Canon and husband Jimmy, Chesbrough and Bettye Grice Riggs and husband Cary, Thomasville, GA; 2 brothers, F. Loyd Grice, Jr. and wife Darlene, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania and H. T. “Tommy” Grice, Greenlaw; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by parents, F. Loyd and Dorothy Eloise Foster Grice, Sr.

Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood, on Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, March 11, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. at East Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Shumock and Dr. Danny Smith, officiating. Interment in East Fork Cemetery.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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