Month: September 2012

Sunday

“Still, if you set your heart on God and reach out to him,

If you scrub your hands of sin and refuse to entertain evil in your home,

You’ll be able to face the world unashamed and keep a firm grip on life, guiltless and fearless.

You’ll forget your troubles; they’ll be like old, faded photographs.”

~Job 11:13-16 MSG~

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges is doing better.  She plans to be at church today if at all possible.  Thank God for her sweet spirit and love for her family, her church, and God.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss has a broken rib and two black eyes from her fall.  She’s very thankful she was not hurt any more in her fall.  She also plans to be in church today.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier is planning to attend church today too.  She want to see a pastor at the New Zion homecoming today.  Pray the outing will be a good experience and encouragement for her to get out more.

Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell Harrell are about the same.  Thank God for those who call and visit them regularly to take the church to them.

Donnie Travis of Arcola woke up with speech and balance problems yesterday.  After a shunt procedure, a temporary fix, he is scheduled to see a specialist early in the week.  Please pray for Donnie and his family.

The Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer for Louisiana missions begins today.  The them is Awaken to Joy.

 “Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.”

Psalm 126:5

The state goal is $2,000,000.00.  Each church sets individual goal.  Do you support to encourage the work in Louisiana.

Have a blessed day!   Don’t forget the Louisiana foods meal at FBC, Kentwood and guest speakers talking about the work in Louisiana.  It all begins at 5:30.

One more reminder.  The truck will be at FBC, Kentwood to collect food and other items for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.  Be sure to get your items to the church today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“. . . The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” ~James 5:16b~

 

Alisha Estay did well with her surgery.  Pray for a complete recovery in a timely manner.

Pray for the people of the world as so much unrest is happening.   Pray they would come to know Jesus.

Baptist Press

Southern Baptist teacher killed in Jordan ‘loved by everyone’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38718

54 new int’l missionaries appointed by IMB

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=38719

‘Unconditional’ film promotes faith in action

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=38721

SBDR needs Isaac mud-out, roof repair vols

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=38722

Ryan: Obama’s the extreme one on abortion

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=38723

Tomorrow at 5:30 FBC, Kentwood will begin the season of collecting funds for Louisiana missions, the Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions.  Supper will be Louisiana foods.  That will be followed by speakers sharing about Louisiana missions and Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief.  I hope you will come learn something new and enjoy the food.

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

Anna Lee 

Friday

“He led them by the right path to go to a city where they could live.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for His faithful love

and His wonderful works for all humanity.”

~Psalm 107:7-8, HCSB~

Nikki Newell is not having seizures now.  Thank God the decision was made to change medications.

Beth Moore’s “Loving Well” Class

East Fork Baptist Church
Begins Tuesday evening, Sept. 18th, 6:00 p.m. (The class is 4 weeks; the last 3 will be on Monday nights.)
No cost.

Women’s Life Ministries Pregnancy Center

“Steps to Life”
5th Annual Fundraising Banquet & Silent Auction
Twelve Oaks/SLU Campus
Thursday November 1, 2012
6:00-9:00 P.M. RSVP by October 18
985 747-0602
Speaker: Cindy Collins
Founder: Speak Hope.Net, Co-founder Community radio station, a La. Pregnancy Resource
Center Slidell, La. Abortion Recovery Alliance and Passion4Purity. Television/Radio host of
Faces of Abortion and global outreach with Operation Outcry (The Justice Foundation)
_____ I would like to make a generous SPONSOR pledge in amount of $_____________ in honor of my children and
grandchildren (names separate sheet)
_____I would like to make reservations for _______ persons to attend.(I will send names of guests before Oct 18th
)
_____I cannot attend but would like to make a onetime contribution of $________________ towards your Banquet goal.
_____ I would like to make a new monthly pledge of $_______________ for 12 months beginning_______________________
______I would like to make a Renewal pledge $_____________/Month for 12 months beginning________________________
Name________________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________City/State/Zip______________________________
All contributions are tax deductible and made payable to:
Women’s Life Ministries 109 East Mulberry, Amite, Louisiana 70422 Credit Card payments online PayPal:
http://www.womenslifeministries.org

Baptist Press News

 BPNews.net

Devotional: My Utmpost for His Highest: “Arguements or Obedience”

http://utmost.org/

Thanks for praying each day.  You make a difference in so many lives!

Anna Lee

Midday Thursday

Jimmy Schwartz is home from North Oaks.  Pray for him and his family.  These past few months have been hard on all of them.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough said Jewel Kay Y. Cutrer has a small melanoma and will have surgery next Thursday.  The doctor told her yesterday that he will be able go take care of it with this surgery.  Pray for Jewel Kay and all her family.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss fell at home and will be seeing a doctor tomorrow.  She has a problem with a foot and with her ribs.  Pray for a quick and complete recovery for her.

Carol Jean Coneraly said she is now okay after complications from a procedure, but her brother has stage four cancer.  Thank God for Carol Jean’s recovery and ask Him to be with the family with the brother’s health issues.

Phillip Ancil Hanks
(September 20, 1924 – September 12, 2012)

Mr. Phillip Ancil Hanks was born on September 20, 1924 and passed away on September 12, 2012 at the age of 87. He was a native and resident of Greensburg. Visitation will be held at Greensburg United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. to be conducted by Rev. Howard B. Childs and Rev. Ken Reed. Interment at Greensburg Cemetery. He was a fighter pilot in the U. S. Air Force during World War II. He served as the mayor of Greensburg. Ancil served as the Greensburg Postmaster from 1959 until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of the Greensburg United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #264. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Colleen DeLee Hanks; four sons and one daughter, Daryl Hanks and wife, Terri, Jack Hanks and wife, Fancy, Larry Hanks, Terry “Gus” Hanks and wife, Kay, and Vera Ellen “Minnie” Hanks Easley and husband, David; eight grandchildren, Corey Easley and wife, Angel, Caleb Easley, Haley Hanks Conleay and husband, Josh, Colby Hanks and wife, Mirella, Lucas Hanks and fiance, Alexis Sigala, Alannah Hanks and fiance, Jason Newman, Hanna Hanks, Zac Hanks and fiance, Camy McClendon; three great-grandchildren, Taylor Dale Easley, Joshua Wyatt Conleay and Jocelyn Vera Conleay; two brothers and one sister, John Hanks, Shot Hanks and Peggy Stewart; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Lucas Hanks and Vera Talbert Hanks; and a brother, Sitman Hanks. Pallbearers will be Corey and Caleb Easley, Colby and Lucas Hanks, Zac Hanks and Josh Conleay. Ancil enjoyed spending time with his family at Little Beaver Camp and Grand Isle. Mr. Hanks was a loved man who will be sadly missed by all who know him. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Daily Encouragement from Bude Church of God

Corrie Ten Boom once said, “Often I have heard people say, “How good God is! We prayed that it would not rain for our church picnic, and look at the lovely weather!” Yes, God is good when He sends good weather. But God was also good when He allowed my sister, Betsie, to starve to death before my eyes in a German concentration camp. I remember one occasion when I was very discouraged there. Everyth

ing around us was dark, and there was darkness in my heart. I remember telling Betsie that I thought God had forgotten us. “No, Corrie,” said Betsie, “He has not forgotten us. Remember His Word: “For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His steadfast love toward those who fear Him.” Corrie concludes, “There is an ocean of God’s love available – there is plenty for everyone. May God grant you never to doubt that victorious love – whatever the circumstances.”God’s Word is TRUTH…His Word promises that He will strengthen us, guide us, uphold us, never leave us nor forsake us, encourage us, comfort us, and best of all, His Word promises that He has gone to prepare a place for us so that one day we will be at home, our heavenly home, with Him forever!! Be encouraged that this TRUTH sets us free, regardless of whatever earthly, temporary circumstances we may face.

Thursday

“Do not be afraid;

keep on speaking, do not be silent.”

~Acts 18:9b NIV~

Susan  Rimes is doing better.  Katie says she can see the end of all the kidney stone problems her mother has been having.

Greg  Tanner’s memorial service was well attended.  The Scripture used was from I Corinthians 15.  Greg had lots of friends who all know Greg has been welcomed into Heaven.  Pastor Jeff McKneely said something to the effect of “Greg was a father to those who needed a father, a friend to those who needed a friend, and a husband to, no offense, Susan, to the widows who needed a husband”.

Pray for trouble at/in out embassies.  Pray for wisdom to those who have the power to stop the process.

There will be a WMU meeting tonight at 6 P.M. in the fellowship hall of FBC.  All ladies are welcomed.

The Georgia Barnette Offering for missions in our state will begin a week of prayer Sunday.  Pray for God to open your eyes to spiritual needs here in Louisiana.

Devotional – “After Surrender, then What?”

http://utmost.org/

“Ture surrender in death means being united with Jesus.”

May God richly bless you this very day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

In the wake of the recent attacks on US embassies in Libya and Egypt, please be in prayer for embassy families directly impacted. May the Holy Spirit especially comfort the families of the four Americans killed in Libya… I also ask you to pray for workers living in Islamic nations around the world. May God’s hand of protection be upon them during these tense days… In addition, please pray for this wildfire of unrest to be speedily subdued by the Lord.

 

Rafe Cutrer had a seizure brought on by the sudden attack of a temperature.  He’s home and doing well now.  Pray for this sweet child as he overcomes obstacles in his life.

 

Caring Bridge: Callie Cole

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

Wednesday Update

Lorena Rebecca Pierce Clemons
(June 28, 1916 – September 10, 2012)

Mrs. Lorena Pierce Clemons died peacefully in her sleep on September 10, 2012, in Amite, Louisiana; she was 96, born on June 28, 1916, in Fountain Hill, Arkansas. Mrs. Clemons was known as “Mrs. Lorena,” and “Momee.” She attended Arkansas A&M where she played college basketball. She met and married Mr. Clemons who was operating a sawmill near her hometown; in the aftermath of World War II, they moved the sawmill to Amite. Clemons Brothers Lumber Company had an immediate and significant impact on the city and the surrounding vicinity for five decades, during which time the couple was active in many facets of the local community. She was deeply involved in the First Baptist Church of Amite for many years in numerous capacities, including pastoral search committees, teaching Sunday School, Training Union, and Vacation Bible Schools. She was active in Cub Scouts, PTA, Care at Home (an early outreach to the less fortunate) as well as serving in various leadership roles and organizations to help others. She was an avid reader always interested in current events and an extensive traveler, journeying to many parts of the world. She loved gardening, and was well known for growing day lilies. Her flowers gave her and the many friends who came to visit great joy. Mrs. Clemons is survived by her children: M. LaMarr Clemons and his wife, Mary Ann of Amite; D. Gradon Clemons and his wife, Laura of Amite; Rebecca Clemons Olson and her husband, Joseph of Savannah, Georgia; and Martha Clemons Edwards of Dallas, Texas. She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Madison Clemons, of Amite, Courtney Richard and her husband, Quinn and their son, Valex of New Orleans; David, Jr., Emily and Catherine Clemons of Amite; Laura Olson Christensen and her husband, Justin, and their children, Luke and Wes of New York, New York, and Eric Olson and his wife, Rachel, of Columbia, South Carolina; and Matthew, Pierce and Daniel Edwards of Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hurschel David (H.D.) Clemons, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Augustus Pierce, her brothers, Homer Leo Pierce and Atlas Augustus Pierce, her sister, Mabel Pierce Ollar, and her son-in law, John Joseph Edwards. The family wishes to give deep appreciation for the care given by Dr. Reginald H. Goldsby for many years, Hood Memorial Hospital and to Wilkinson Care Givers for the help they provided the last weeks of her life. Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Amite, La., on Friday, September 14, 2012; visitation will be held from 8:30 am until 11:00 am, with services of the Celebration of her Life to begin at 11:00 am. Presiding over the services will be Reverend Ken Bowman and Reverend Mike Foster. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to First Baptist Church of Amite or First United Methodist Church of Amite or the H. D. and Lorena P. Clemons Scholarship Fund at Baylor University.