I forgot to include these two names earlier:
- Diane Turner – Surgery today
- Dan Turner – Surgery Wednesday
Please pray for the Turner family this week and in the recovery weeks too.
Author: Anna Lee
Monday
“Enter through the narrow gate.
For wide is the gate and broad is the road
that leads to destruction,
and many enter through it.
But small is the gate and narrow the road
that leads to life,
and only a few find it.
~Matthew 7:13-14~
Yesterday’s special service at FBC certainly honored first responders and God in all that was said and done.
Mrs. Barbara Hutchinson called last night. She said she was sick and hospitalized while on her big trip to Colorado. She had acute mountain sickness, caused by the altitude change and dehydration. She’s home now and still recovering. Pray that a couple days of rest and nourishment, along with the medication, will have her feeling much better. Pray for her as she sees a specialist tomorrow about her hip problem. I’m also thanking God she had the opportunity to go to Colorado and enjoy some of her stay there and for those who took such good care of her on the bad days.
Third Thursday
- Meet at our cabin at 6:30 this Thursday.
- Enjoy the fellowship, food, and sharing.
- Come if you can.
VBS – Check my posts from last week to know when and where VBS will be held this week.
Read the Bible in 2015 – Leviticus 13-15
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Not Saying Goodbye” – odb.org
- The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, the God of peace will be with you. ~Philippians 4:9~
- “The First Day in Heaven”
Have a “Great Day” on earth today, but look forward to that “First Great Day in Heaven”!
Anna Lee
Sunday
Love the Lord your God with all your heart
and with all your soul
and with all your mind
and with all your strength.’
~Mark 12:30~
Appreciation Service and Lunch
Honoring
All First Responders
FBC, Kentwood
10:30 A.M.
TODAY
May God continue to watch over those who come when we have a need!
Read the Bible in 2015 – Colossians 1-2
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Seeing Beyond Loss” – odb.org
- I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High. I will remember the works of the Lord. ~Psalm 77:10-11~
- “Be Not Dismayed”
May you be blessing this day that God has given us!
Anna Lee
Saturday Afternoon Addition
Rev. Kevin Smith is the pastor of Pine Ridge and Tangipahoa United Methodist Churches. He recently traveled to Israel with his father-in-law. His thoughts were shared on his blog.
…..to be continued…..
Saturday Evening
As I started to post these obituaries, I realized this morning’s post was never published. All is well here, I was too anxious to get outside to work in the yard this morning.
David R. Barnett
Born: April 09, 1940
Died: July 10, 2015
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3240113
Jerry Emile Finch
Born: March 21, 1946
Died: July 10, 2015
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3239895
Saturday
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,
the author and perfecter of our faith,
who for the joy set before him endured the cross,
scorning its shame,
and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
~Hebrews 12:2~
Sammy Broyles
I saw Sheila yesterday. She said Sammy is in physical therapy now which will, hopefully, maintain the movement he has. Pray for all the family as they continue to “travel this road”.
Eleanor Idella Bond Naul
Born: July 05, 1927
Died: June 11, 2015
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3237432&fh_id=10545
Read the Bible in 2015 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+19-20&version=NLT
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Desert Places” – odb.com
- They did not thirst when He led them through the deserts. ~Isaiah 48:21~
- “In Loving-Kindness Jesus Came”
Today’s big reminder – Come to the special service and lunch/reception to honor the first responders of our area.
- FBC, Kentwood
- Sunday, July 12
- 10:30 A.M.
Be sure this day includes a time of prayer!
Anna Lee
Friday
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh.
Is there anything too hard for Me?”
~Jeremiah 32:27, NKJV~
Macy Gueldner, Mary Catherine Gueldner. & Martha P. Drago
Macy’s counts are very low, during a week where they should’ve doubled. I guess the increase in chemo finally caught up to her. So, her chemo this week is on hold. They’ll check again next week, and hopefully she can get back on track. She’s in good spirits; she just doesn’t have much immunity. So we’re hoping to stay germ free.As for me (Mary Catherine, Macy’s mom), my doctor ordered an MRI of my entire spine. He’s afraid I have ruptured a disc underneath my fusion. He said, “You are a tiny person, and Macy is not so tiny.” We’re both hoping that my lower back problem is just temporary. We’ll see…I have some good news: my mother in law (Martha) has only 4 radiation treatments before the end of her cancer journey 🙂
Mission Trips
- East Fork Baptist Church -> Brazil
- Lewiston Baptist Church -> Atlanta
Vacation Bible School – Friendship Baptist Church
- July 19-24
- 6 – 88:30 P.M.
Read the Bible in 2014 – Proverbs 25 – 30
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Help for a Heavy Load” – http://odb.org/
- [The men] shall bear the burden of the people with you, that you may not bear it yourself alone. ~Numbers 11:17~
- “Reach Out to Jesus” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiStcVpkCok
Ladies’ Friday Morning Bible Study – Women of the Bible: Jael
Operation Christmas Child
We all know how hot it is this time of the year, but cooler weather and Christmas will be rolling around in a few months. Now is the time to purchase the boxes to pack the Operation Christmas Child boxes. Brown paper sacks with items listed on them are available in the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church. You return your items and place them under the table when you have made your purchases. Thanks for blessing some little lives and for introducing the children to Jesus.
Mark your calendar!
- July 20th at 10 A.M.
- Hillsdale Baptist Church
- Two Rivers Associational WMU Meeting
- Speaker – Jennie Alford Hatchel, Missionary
- Potluck lunch to follow.
- Everyone is invited.
At times, our load (burdens) seem to get too heavy. That is a good time to “Reach Out to Jesus” and to Christian friends.
Anna Lee
Thursday
“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,
lifting up holy hands,
without wrath and doubting.”
~1Timothy 2:8, NKJV~
The bigger the issue, the bigger the need for prayers.
Koltyn Gafford
Wish I could put a GoPro camera on Koltyn to show you guys just how much he is rolling back and forth and how his hands and feet are everywhere. (Written by his mother, Kristin)
God continues to hear the prayers for this child and is honoring then.
Jimmy Schwartz
Ruby asks for pray for Jimmy who is having problems related to diabetes. As you pray for him, please also pray for her.
Darin Fontz
After several months of chemo and lots of answered prayers, my brother Darin will have major surgery in the morning to remove the cancer. We are so thankful for all the prayers that have been lifted up for him and his family. I am asking all my Fb family and friends to please pray for his surgery, the doctors, and a complete healing for him!! Thanks so much! (Written by Jill Brister, Darin’s sister, but the request from the entire extended family.
Mike Miller (formerly of Roseland)
Beverly Rohbacker has been keeping us updated on her cousin. We knew him as he grew up in the Roseland area. Mike was in ICU and not expected to live about a month ago. Now, he is home. Thank God for this major improvement.
Mary Frances Campo Ardillo
Born: October 26, 1932
Died: July 06, 2015
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3233995
Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 10
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Grace in Our Hearts” – odb.org
- Let your speech always be with grace. ~Colossians 4:6~
- “In Loving Kindness, Jesus Came” – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/320
Law Enforcement – First Responder Appreciation
- FBC, Kentwood
- 10:30 A.M. Sunday morning
- Lunch/Reception to follow the service
- Officers and families will be honored.
- Church members are encouraged to join the lunch/reception after the worship service.
As the usual case, there are others in need of our prayers today. For various reasons, they are not listed here. Pray for them if you know other needs. If not, pray in general.
Anna Lee
Wednesday
“It shall come to pass that before they call,
I will answer;
And while they are still speaking,
I will hear.”
~Isaiah 65:24, NKJV~
Dr. (Rev.) David Luce
Bro. Luce made an unplanned return trip from New York to Smithdale to see his cardiologist. He go a good report, so he and his wife have headed back to New York. Thank-you for praying for his medical condition. Now, please pray for more safe traveling.
Mary Frances Campo Ardillo
Born: October 26, 1932
Died: July 06, 2015
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3233995
Vacation Bible Schools
There are more vacation Bible schools this week and in the next couple of weeks. Please for for workers of who a good job of sharing the lessons and the message and for boys and girls to have their hearts touched by what they learn.
Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 78-80
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Ordinary People” – odb.org
- We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. ~2 Corinthians 4:7~
- “I am Satisfied with Jesus. He has Done so Much for Me”
- 1 I am satisfied with Jesus,
He has done so much for me:
He has suffered to redeem me,
He has died to set me free. - Chorus:
I am satisfied, I am satisfied,
I am satisfied with Jesus,
But the question comes to me,
As I think of Calvary,
Is my Master satisfied with me? - 2 He is with me in my trials,
Best of friends of all is He;
I can always count on Jesus,
Can He always count on me? [Chorus] - 3 I can hear the voice of Jesus,
Calling out so pleadingly,
“Go and win the lost and straying”;
Is He satisfied with me? [Chorus] - 4 When my work on earth is ended,
And I cross the mystic sea,
Oh, that I could hear Him saying,
“I am satisfied with thee.” [Chorus]Source: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #622 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E__jxHQWjpU
- 1 I am satisfied with Jesus,
Friday Morning Bible Study
- Women of the Bible: Jael
- Judges 4-5
Yesterday, in Chick-Fil-A, I witnessed something I have never seen before at any restaurant or other place of business. A worker was praying with a customer! The young man is on fire for God. This causes me to ask this question, “Why is this the very first time I have seen this?”. We were impressed when we talked with him later.
Let’s use this day to answer the question, “Is My Master Satisfied with Me?”.
Anna Lee
Tuesday
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision:
“Do not be afraid;
keep on speaking, do not be silent.
For I am with you,
and no one is going to attack and harm you,
because I have many people in this city.”
~Acts 18:9-10~
Gafford Family
The family continues to receive encouragement from many people. They are looking at progress Koltyn has made and great milestones for the rest of the family. Please continue to pray.
Gueldner Family
We had a really great holiday weekend, with new friends and family. Unfortunately, Macy got really sick. For the first time in a long time she had lots of vomiting and diarrhea, in addition to the usual pain that she gets with the chemo she received Thursday. We were just about to bring her to the hospital when she gradually started improving. She’s feeling much better now, and her appetite has increased each day.
I have an important appointment Wednesday, so some extra prayers would be comforting. I’m starting to realize that handling Macy is putting a big toll on my body. She’s more than a third of my weight, and if you’ve held her before, you know she’s a sack of bricks. My neck has some new issues and my lower decided that it was jealous and that it needed some attention too. We’ll see how bad it is soon.
Cate is enjoying summer. For her, it’s consisted of swimming, camping, and gymnastics. Jeremy is enjoying his new job, and his new hobby (smoking meats.) We don’t mind taste testing smile emoticon Thanks for the prayers, as always! We’re making it through… one day at a time.
Doug Toney
Monday July 6, 2015
Doug is doing so much better. He does physical therapy twice a day. They have him sit in a chair for two hours a day, which helps with strength. The back wound is healing .
We enjoyed several visitors the last few days. Please continue to pray for complete healing. God is good. (Sandy)
VBS
- This week – Montpelier Baptist Church (5-8) & Roseland (5:30-8:00)
- Next week – New Zion Baptist Church (Week of July 13)
- Following week – Tangipahoa Baptist Church (Week of July 20th)
Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Kings 1-5
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Dr. Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/2015/07/07/when-you-feel-like-giving-up/
Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “The Slow Walk” – http://odb.org/
- I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever. ~John 14:16~
- “Breathe on Me” – http://www.hymnary.org/text/holy_spirit_breathe_on_me
Make this day count for others because of Jesus!
Anna Lee
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