Month: June 2012

VBS Schedules

FBC, Kentwood ends with Family Night tonight @ 7:00 and a swim party next Thursday.  Contact the church office about next week.

New Zion, Kentwood – June 10-15 @ 5:30-6:30 – Registration @ 5:00 on 6/10; Commencement – Sunday

Kentwood Methodist – June 11-15 @ 9:00 – Noon – Registration forms available in the church office

East Fork, Kentwood – 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.; Commencement Sunday @ 6 P.M.

Spring Creek, Kentwood – July 9 – 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00

The Lord’s Church, Kentwood – July 9 – 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00

FBC, Greensburg – July 23 – 27 @ 5:30 – 8:00 – Registration on July 22

 

Notes:

  • If any other churches would like their VBS information posted, please sent it to me.  I’ll be happy to add it.  Thanks!
  • If any of this information is not correct, please let me know.  I’ll gladly correct it.

May God multiply the efforts in each church to give the children a great time and the opportunity to learn more about Jesus!

Friday

“He who believes in the Son has everlasting life;

and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life.”

~John 3:36a, NKJV~

Ora Lee Wilson asks for prayer for Shantell Billiot and her husband.  They were in hopes to adopt some foster children this week, but the judge gave a parent six months to become a real parent.  Shantell and her husband were really looking forward to having the children permanently.  Pray for their broken hearts.  Pray the final outcome of this situation is what is best for the children.

Mr. “Cete” Dillon is still not 100% well.  More tests were done yesterday.  Pray for him to feel 100% soon.

Mrs. Mary Y. Miller has four more weeks of keeping off her foot.  Pray her foot is completely healed at that time.

David Allen was released from North Oaks last night.  Pray he can get to feeling much better soon.

Mrs. Oma Zachary learned she has recovered from heart surgery enough that she can return to her home in Amite.

Mr. Donald Spring continues to improve at rehab in Kentwood.  Pray he will soon be able to go home.

Marsha Bankston got a port for dialysis this week.  Pray the kidney problem will get better so she can continue the chemo.  Pray for Larry as he stand by Marsha’s side.

I have discovered that my Wednesday morning post is not here.  I had posted the VBS schedules for various churches.  I’ll try to repost that this afternoon.

Pray for FBC, Kentwood as we have our last day of VBS today and family night tonight at 7:00.  This will be followed by a fellowship with homemade cookies and brownies.  Come to support and encourage the children.

I think and hope many of you may be interested in this Baptist Press article.

APOLOGETICS: How were the books of the New Testament chosen?

Timothy Paul Jones

Posted on Jun 7, 2012
From a Facebook post

Believing Christ died – that’s history; believing Christ for me  – that’s salvation!  Our Daily Bread

Anna Lee

Thursday Evening

Mrs. Angie Redmond (from Mary Criswell)

Had a nice visit with Angie. Betty Catherine (Hatcher)was with her and said they did not do surgery on Angie(as scheduled Wednesday and again on Thursday)! I really don’t know why unless it has to do with her age(90)! Betty was waiting to talk to the Dr. Prayers still needed!

From my sister, Julie

Aunt Eva (Smith) is back in the hospital (in Alabama), with atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung) in addition to double pneumonia.  She is running a temp, but it went down from 103 last night to a little over 100 this morning.

Thursday

“God is working in you,

giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”

~Philippians 2:13 NLT~

Mrs. Angie Redmond is in room 3119A at North Oaks.  Keep her in your prayers.

Karen Miller’s mom is in pain again.  Pray for her as she considers another block in her back.

Pray for Mrs. Pauline Strickland and her family.  They have had many ups and downs in her condition.

Don’t forget to pray for people who have continuing needs.

  • Jimmy Schwartz
  • Carol Jean Gill
  • Andy Taylor
  • Robbie Lynn C. Kirby
  • Eddie Muse
  • Laura Joiner
  • Raymond Anthony
  • Mary Alice Blackwell
  • Taylor Breeland
  • Derry Magee
  • Gordon Price
  • David Allen
  • Mary Y. Miller
  • Kenneth Birch
  • Shirley Frazier
  • Elizabeth Carol New
  • Mary Womack
  • Evelyn Bridges
  • J.D. Smith
  • Phillip Harrell
  • Annie Belle Harrell
  • Joe Williams
  • Othell Williams
  • Jadon Pailot

Pray for their caregivers too!

Devotional

http://www.holleygerth.com/

Looking forward to seeing God work in many young lives at VBS today!
Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB
JUNE 6, 2012

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).

  • WORLD LEADERS – “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt of Sweden (northwestern Europe, between Norway and Finland).
  • DEAF PEOPLES – Across South America, there are hundreds of towns where the Deaf communities do not have access to a church in their heart language. What is their heart language? Sign Language. These Deaf men and women are looking for answers in their troubled and confused world. Deaf nationals A and O began visiting and inviting the Deaf to a new Deaf Bible study. The first meeting was held in January. This small Bible study has grown and now has an average attendance of 11 Deaf, with a high attendance of 21. What a blessing it is to see this small Bible study group grow to become a church in such a short time! Pray for A and O to have wisdom as they teach weekly. Ask the Holy Spirit to touch the hearts of the Deaf, and pray that Deaf will be ready to “see” His stories and respond in faith. Pray that His Word will spread quickly and result in many Deaf following Jesus.
  • FUTA TORO FULANI OF WEST AFRICA (FU-tah TOH-roh fu-LAH-nee) – Many young people are discouraged because the school year has been declared “void.” Due to strikes and disruptions of one kind or another, it has been decided that insufficient credit has been earned this year for the material to count, so the whole year must be repeated by all the students next year. This puts a financial burden on families and does little to motivate students. These young people are at a very critical time in their lives. They stand with one foot rooted in family and traditions and the other stepping towards the future, ready to break ties and try new ideas, yet they are also losing hope and seeking truth. Where will they find it? We know that the Father’s Word speaks the message of life they need to learn, but who will share this lesson with them? How will they hear unless someone tells them? Who will go? How can they go unless they are sent? Ask the Father to raise up those who can bring the message of hope and life that this generation needs to hear. Ask Him to reveal to you what your part can be in seeing it come to pass.
 Mrs. Oma Zachary was released by a doctor to return to her home in the Amite area.  Thank-you, God, for taking care of this sweet lady.
Pray for Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell as she is preparing for her treatment.  Thank God for her family’s and friend’s support during this time.
Continue to pray for Marsha C. Bankston as she continues to “do everything the hard way”!  Thank-God for her family’s support during this time.

 VBS Schedules

  • FBC, Kentwood – This week – 6:30-11:30 – Commencement Friday night
  • Kentwood Methodist – June 11 – 15 – 9:00 – Noon – Registration forms available at the church office
  • New Zion, Kentwood – June 10-15 – 5:30-8:30 – Walk-in can register at 5:30 on the 10th
  • East Fork, Kentwood – June 25-29 – 6:00 – 8:30 – Commencement Sunday at 6 P.M.
  • Spring Creek, Kentwood – July 9-13 – 6-8:30 P.M.
  • The Lord’s Church, Kentwood – July 9-13 –  6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
  • FBC, Greensburg – July 23-27 – 5;30-8:00 – Registration July 22nd

What wonderful opportunities for area children and volunteer opportunities for adults!

 

Commission Stories

http://www.commissionstories.com/

Baptist Press

https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/137be8fadfddc146

 

Thank-God for this new day and new opportunities He has provided.  Make it special!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Take my yoke and put it on you,

and learn from me,

because I am gentle and humble in spirit;

and you will find rest.

For the yoke I will give you is easy,

and the load I will put on you is light.”

~Matthew 11:29-30 TEV~

 

 

“Come, fly with us” at VBS today./FBC. Kentwood/8:30  – 11 30 – Today:

God has power over circumstances!

Pray for the children to learn a portion of God’s Word today and to see how it applies to them.  Today’s Scriptures are on Daniel.

New VBS information –

July 23-27 @ FBC, Greensburg/5;30 – 8:00/ Registration on July 22

Pray that some of the 20% chance of rain gets here today (right after VBS)!

Needs & Prayer Requests at Camp Living Waters this week

We have a few needs this week

Concessions Tuesday 9-11:30; 1-3:30
Wed.9-11:30; 1-3:30
Thurs. 9-11:30

Red door Store
Wed afternoon 1-4 p.m.

Kitchen:

Wed.
Lunch 11:30 – 1:30
Supper 5:00 – 6:30

Thurs.
supper (parents night) 5:30-7

please call me

Monday camp 985-345-1831
Tues-Thurs leave a message at home 985-345-3315

Pray needs today:

Traveling safety
registration to run smoothly
Staff to be healthy
children ready to meet God
Equipment continues to work properly
Thunderstorms don’t come between 9-4 each day
Electricity stays on all week
that God will send an ice cream novelity salesman
Camp Pastor Andrew Floyd
Dramatist Kathy Frady
Bible Teacher Bro. Eric
squad staff Kelsie, Jessica, Austin and Caleb
Kitchen staff Mrs. Vernia, Vicky, Lyndsay
Bro. Keith, Bro. Tom, Mr. David
summer staff
lifeguards
volunteers
camp nurse Carla Cooper

 

Devotional

http://www.incourage.me/2012/06/when-you-get-to-turn-the-chair-around.html

I hope you get a little glimpse of the results of your efforts today.

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

  • Floal Bridges Simmons, a longtime resident of Tangipahoa is in the skilled nursing unit at The Retreat adjacent to Belle Maison in Hammond. She has been there since May 8th after spending several hospital and rehab stays due to a fall and a bloodclot in March. She recently had her 85th birthday and has some difficulty remembering people an or names, but f anyone would like to call her she has a phone in her room and the number is 985-419-9322. Also, the address is Floal Simmons, c/o The Retreat, 15704 Medical Arts Plaza, Hammond, La. 70403…..at this time she is in room 126, but that may change. Thanks for your prayers, cards and calls…. It is really appreciated by her family and faithful friends
  • It seems David Allen will be admitted to the hospital.  Continue to pray for David.  The last few weeks have been hard on him and his family. Rm. 2219
  • Pray for Mrs. Jeff (Amy) Tolar who will be admitted to a hospital in Florida for gall bladder surgery.
  • Pray for the Hatchels as they continue to adjust to a new time zone and to rid themselves of jet lag.
  • Martin “Eugene” Travis
    (June 27, 1952 – June 2, 2012                                                                                                                                                                          A resident of Kentwood, he died at 12:25 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born June 27, 1952 in Bogalusa and was 59 years of age. Survived by his wife, Janice Hurst Travis, Kentwood; daughter, Tammy Threeton and husband, Billy, Springfield; son, Brandon Travis and wife Janis, Little Rock, AR; mother, Martha Traylor, Kentwood; 5 sisters, Shirley Cooper, Paducah, KY, Faye Carney and husband, Leroy, Kentwood, Ruthie Dykes, Kentwood, Lila Watson and husband, David, Sr., Wilmer and Nell Travis, Paris, TN; 4 brothers, Phillip Dykes, Kentwood, Edward Dykes, Wilmer, Jacky Dykes, Osyka, MS and Jerry Lee Dykes and wife, Cathy, Mt. Hermon; step-brother, Norman Wayne Travis, Roseland; 2 grandchildren; mother-in-law, Vera Hurst, Pontotoc, MS; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members including a special sister-in-law, Kathi Legg. Preceded in death by daddy, Coy Dykes, Jr.; father, Willie Roy Travis; 4 brothers, William Henry Dykes, Tommy Lane Dykes, Carl Ray Dykes and Jimmy Wayne Dykes, Sr.; father-in-law, Jules Hurst. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Gilbert Graham. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.