Month: February 2013

Tuesday

“Call to Me, and I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.”

~Jeremiah 33:3~

Brian Goings (nephew of Debi Bales)

The surgery to implant a (difibelator spelling??) was done todayMon 18th with great success.. In my last post I was mistaken this wasn’t a pacemaker surgery! His parents & those taking care of him has wittness the hand of our Loving God doing what the Drs could not do for him!!This family thanks all of those who have taken time to pray for Brian..

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Lindsay Family at East Fork Baptist Church

Hey ya’ll!

Just wanted to let y’all know about a great family bluegrass band (whom most of you know – grandchildren of Mr. John  ande Mrs. Inez Bond of Terry’s Creek community) that will be in our area soon! The Lindsey family will be singing at East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA on Sunday night, February 24 at 6:30 pm. Feel free to come and bring a friend!

90 Day Bible Readings

Day 47 – Proverbs 20:22 – Ecclesiastes 2:26

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God gave you this day.  Don’t waste it!

Anna Lee

 

Monday Afternoon

Patrick Hoosier is home and happy to be there.  He has completed three radiation treatments and three chemotherapy treatments.  Please continue to pray for him and his family.

Emma Jo Harris
(March 3, 1932 – February 17, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 1:43 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 3, 1932 in Poplarville, MS and was 80 years of age. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Richard Sandberg. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by 2 sons, Ronald Calvin Harris, Tylertown, MS, Joseph Steven “Steve” Harris, Baton Rouge, 8 grandchildren, Ronnie Gerald Harris and wife, Dana, Tina, Stevie, Melissa, Laura, Amanda, Nathan and Julie Harris, 4 great grandchildren, Sarah, Christian, DJ and Dallas, 2 brothers, George Mitchell and Monroe Mitchell and 2 sisters, Josie Spears and Peggy Parson. Preceded in death by husband, Henry A. Harris and parents, Joseph and Viola Mitchell. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Monday

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

… being confident of this very thing,

that He who has begun a good work in you

will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

~Philippians 1:3-6~

 

From Ashley Raborn

Sammy Ott is having a few problems post- surgery. Please keep him in your prayers.

Thank God for the 15 decisions that were made at the Diciple Now Weekend at FBC,Kentwood.  The youth  from a number of churches attended.  Their D-Now leader shared a wonderful sermon yesterday.  Pray for each youth and each leader who attended.

This is the week we have the Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  If you would like to join us for supper, fellowship, and a devotional, please come.  We meet at 6:30 at the cabin.

If you are interested in praying for a family from Watson and are on Facebook, become a friend of “Praying for Kyleigh”.

90 Day Bible Readings

Proverbs 7:1 -Proverbs 20:21

IMB: At 91, volunteer loves teaching English in Thailand

http://www.imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=11483&LanguageID=1709

Rain or shine, this is the day the Lord has sent us.  Take a deep breath and be thankful you are here to do that.  Make the most of the day for others and for yourself.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Praise the Lord!

How blessed is the man who fears the Lord,

Who greatly delights in His commandments.”

~Psalm 112:1, NASB~

If you belong to Facebook and would like to keep up with Conner, like his page, The Adventures of Conner Man.  Each time to read his page, please say a prayer for him and his family.

Jadon and his family got to spend last week at Disney.  Thank God for those who provided them with this opportunity.  I think jadon was able to ride and enjoy his time immeasurably!

90 Day Bible Reading: Day 45

Psalms 135:1 – Proverbs 6:35

Mr. Kenneth Felker has been hospitalized again.  He is home and enjoying being out of the hospital.  He has additional tests scheduled for the coming week.  Keep him in your prayers.

IMB: Terminally Ill Project

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May you be a blessing to others on this Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening

I forgot to include this praise this morning.  Sorry, Debi Bales.

I have a Praise report on my nephew Brian Goings hes off the vent, woke up and has been trying to communicate with his parents.. If they can get the infection down Mon at 7:30 am he will have in a pace maker put in.. Please put this on the Prayer Link .God is an awesome God & he hears when we call upon him.. Thanks to all that prayed for Brian & keep those prayer coming .

Saturday

“Let us strip off every weight that slows us down,

especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress …”

~Hebrews 12:1b NLT~

 

90 Day Bible Reading: Day 44

Psalm 109:1 – Psalms 134:3

Continue to pray for all the Disciple Now youth meeting in Kentwood today.

 

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Bernard “Ben” Bidwell
(February 3, 1939 – February 15, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 12:40 a.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born February 3, 1939 in Columbia, MS and was 74 years of age. He is survived by wife, Cheryl Lynn Bidwell, 3 daughters, Carolyn Bidwell, Charolette, NC, Teddy Renee Collins, Denham Springs, Karen LeBlanc, Nashville, TN, 1 sister, Francis McGehee, Denver, CO and 5 grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Bruce W. Bidwell and Annie Willingham and 1 son, Andrew Zack Bidwell. Mr. Bidwell was a lifelong auto mechanic and owned Ben’s Garage. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite from 11 a.m. until Memorial Services at 12 Noon on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Byron Humphrey. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

The last weeks have included one wake/funeral after the other.  It is sad to lose so many friends, but also good to know we have so many.  May God bless and comfort each grieving family.

Anna Lee

Friday

“If you continue in My word,

you really are My disciples.”

~John 8:31b, HCSB~

90 Days to Read the Bible

Psalms 89:14 -Psalms 108:13

Mr. Adrian Phillips was discharged from the hospital.  David went to his home to check on him and found him working on a truck.  Pray he doesn’t have any more problems.

Pray for all the youth from our area who will participate in the Disciple Now Weekend in Kentwood today through Sunday.  Pray for spiritual results.

Enjoy both the sunshine and the Sonshine today!

Anna Lee

Thursday – Obituary

Gordon Price
(June 3, 1931 – February 13, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, he died on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in Kentwood. He was born June 3, 1931 in Kentwood and was 81 years of age. Mr. Price was a retired educator from Oak Forest Academy and also taught at other schools in the area. He enjoyed photography where he helped with the OFA Golden Oak and photographed many weddings. He was a member of Kentwood United Methodist Church. He is survived by 3 nieces, Linda Price Alford and husband, Ronald, Virginia Price McKenzie and husband, Henry and Sue Price Connelly and husband, Phil, 1 nephew, Dennis L. Price and wife, Shari, 6 great nieces and 1 great nephew and 5 great-great nieces and 3 great-great nephews. Preceded in death by, parents, Adolphus Q. and Veda Ricks Price, 2 sisters, Mary E. Price and Grace Price Hyde, 2 brothers, Edmond L. Price and Willie A. Price, 2 nephews, Ricky L. Price and Gregory P. Hyde. Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Percy Frazier. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood . In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the H. Gordon Price Memorial Fund, c/o Oak Forest Academy, 600 Walnut St., Amite, LA 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visithttp://www.mckneelys.com/.