Author: Anna Lee

Sunday

Jesus answered,

“I am the way and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father

except through me

~John 14:6~

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Read the Bible in 2015

This is the morning to bring frozen food for area families.  I’ll have an ice chest in my Sunday School room and be waiting with a “Thank-you”.

Put the Lord first of His day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

That didn’t take long!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I intended to share this link yesterday, but now it seems like it was just meant to be shared with this devotional.

stevehorn.org/2015_06_04/do-something-every-day/

I think there is a lot of truth in that short and simple list.

1. Pray
2. Read
3. Listen
4. Learn
5. Lead

Be sure to read the rest.

Saturday

“He has delivered us from such a terrible death,
and He will deliver us.
We have put our hope in Him that He will deliver us again.”
~2 Corinthians 1:10, HCSB~

VBS “Fun Run”

VBS “Fun Run” will end tomorrow night at FBC,K with a commencement program and begin today at 10:00 with a big kick-off at The Lord’s Church. What a great time of the year!

Macy Gueldner

You know you’re flexible when you can rub your eyes with your feet. Macy did this just before she took this picture. She had the nasty chemo yesterday, in addition to starting steroids. She already had a mouth full of swollen sores before yesterday’s chemo, and now she’s on her normal downward spiral. We’re trying to keep her as comfortable as possible. In true Macy fashion, she ignores most of the agony and rocks through each day with the most inspiring strength.
We’re on a camping trip this weekend, just the 4 of us, and we’re really enjoying our time together.
Much thanks sent from us to you, for your continued thoughts and prayers!

Doug Toney

June 5, 2015 Friday
Feeling selfish. I just want our “normal” back. Doug must get good nutrition to be able to do his physical therapy and he is barely eating. I will try to do some exercises with him this weekend. ( move legs, ankles, arms in the bed) PT will be back Monday. My goal is for him to leave here and go to rehab. Please pray for him to meet that goal. Thank you and thanks for the cards. He enjoys them.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 9-10 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+9-10&version=NLT)

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Frozen Food for Families – Please bring your frozen food to my S.S. classroom in the morning before Sunday School. Package about two cups of food and label the bag, please. Food will be delivered tomorrow.

I don’t know why this post has a new look today, but will sign off for now and do some checking. Hopefully, I can get this figured out quickly.
Anna Lee

Friday Addition

Earl Warren of Roseland (Written by Chester Pritchett)

My friend, Earl Warren, came through his heart procedures okay but has kidney problems and is moved to a re-hab center near the St. Tammany Hospital. He’s been dealing with dialysis. Remember him in your prayers.

Majel Deal asked that we pray for this family.

Baylee Dean “Bay Bay” Nunnery

Baylee Dean Nunnery “Bay Bay”, resident of Baton Rouge, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 1, 2015. She was born on January 14, 2014, to her parents, Jesse and Stacey Nunnery. Baylee loved playing with her best friend, her twin sister, Emma. She also enjoyed playing chase with her brothers, Anthony and Jesse Jr. Baylee is survived by her parents, Jesse and Stacey Nunnery; brothers, Anthony Martinez and Jesse Nunnery; twin sister, Emma Louise Nunnery; half-sister, Katelynn Johnson; grandparents, Tim Johnson, Ora Dean Nunnery, and Stacey Silverberg and husband Joe; great-grandmother, Iva Louise Simmons Casey; great aunts, Priscilla Lynch “Puff” and husband Richard, Kimberly Kimble “Tia” and husband Troy, Debbie Gentry, Judy Evans and husband David, and Linda Beason and husband Wayne; great uncle, Charles Johnson and wife Cindy; aunts, Mae Stevens and husband Scott, and Casey Graham and husband Craig; and cousins, Maggie, Lucas, Carter, Conner, and Ava. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Gary Lea Nunnery and great grandmother, Emma Sue Doyon. The family requests that visitation hours be observed on Friday, June 5, 2015, at Resthaven Gardens of Memory Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Visiting hours will resume on Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 12:00 PM. Interment will take place at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her Go Fund account at www.gofundme.com/w4bm 8g4#. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

– See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=baylee-dean-nunnery-bay-bay&pid=175003110&fhid=17444&f=portal#sthash.i1Qr9qi0.dpuf

Friday

I know that my Redeemer lives,

and that in the end

he will stand upon the earth.

~Job 19:25~

Ronnie Byrd (from Bill Frazier)

Please add my brother-in-law, Ronnie Byrd to the prayer list, he is
having quad bypass heart surgery Friday morning

Bentley Williams

Please continue to pray for this toddler who was involved in a four-wheeler accident.

 

Women’s Life Ministries

Women’s Life Ministries has need of baby formula, diapers, wipes and baby clothing (gently used). At times babies out grow or Doctor changes baby’s formula so remember WLM at this time. It could help other mommies who desperately need it for the babies
Telephone:985 747-0602 109 E. Mulberry St. Amite, La. 70422.

If you have items to contribute, feel free to call or visit Theresa Ragusa at this location.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net
 Read the Bible in 2015 – Lamentations –www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Lamentations+1-5&version=NLT 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “What We Do” – odb.org
  • One thing I do . . .                                                                                                                                             I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.                                                                                                                                  ~Philippians 3:13-14~
  • “Onward Christian Soldiers” – www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onwardcs.htm

I sang this song and marched around the house or yard as a child.  Did you?

 

This morning, it’s onward to VBS!

Anna Lee

Thursday Addition

Mr. Burnell went into the hospital yesterday.  My previous post was based on “incorrect” information about him.  He is at North Oaks.

 

Summer Mixon

Update 6/4
Summer Mixon had the procedure and is doing well. I am here with her and there still no solid answers of what is causing the elevated bilirubin and liver function labs but the results have stablized so prayerfully they will start getting back to normal. All other labs are back to normal. They did put a couple of stents in the bile ducts but do not believe that is what was causing the issue. Thanks to everyone for the prayers, please continue praying for her.

 

Dr. Derry Magee

Derry David Magee, D.V.M.

Born: July 05, 1934
Died: June 03, 2015

Derry David Magee, D.V.M. died at the age of 80 at his home in College Station, TX on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 3:18 PM. He was born on July 5, 1934 in New Orleans to Marvin Mangum Magee and Mary Bridges Magee. Derry married Gwendora Wilkes Magee on October 11, 1952 at Mt. Hermon. He graduated Mt. Hermon High School in 1952; received his pre-veterinary education at Louisiana State University and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1958. Upon graduation from Texas A&M, Derry opened a veterinary practice in Tangipahoa Parish; first in Amite and later in Kentwood where he practiced for 32 years. In 1990, he joined the Large Animal and Medicine Department in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University serving as a Clinical Associate Professor for 17 years and serving as Staff Veterinarian for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. His life’s passion was veterinary medicine having set the goal to become a veterinarian at age 12. His life carried out the scripture found in Proverbs 16:9, “ In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” His 59 years as a practicing veterinarian were spent in finding ways to help farmers reach success in their operations and teaching and encouraging students at LSU and TAMU to reach their goals. Derry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. After retiring in 2007, he began researching and writing his family history and genealogy. He enjoyed reading, fishing, sports, and studying the Bible. Derry served as a deacon and bible teacher at First Baptist Church of Kentwood and First Baptist Church of College Station, TX. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Kentwood. He was a recipient of the American Farmers Degree in FFA, high school valedictorian, Borden’s Award at LSU with highest GPA in the School of Agriculture and graduated in veterinary medicine class at Texas A&M with honors. Derry is survived by his wife, Gwendora (Dora), of 62 years; daughter, Juanita Magee Johnson and husband, Steven W. Johnson of Miami, FL; grandchildren, Jennifer Jean Johnson, William Derry “Bill” Johnson and wife, Kellye, and Ross Melvin Johnson; great grandchildren, Mia McKenzie Johnson, William Chase Johnson, and Berkley Tate Johnson. He is survived by his sister, Mary Jane Fabre and husband, Noland Fabre Jr.; nieces, Melody Fabre Howes and Dr. Robin Fabre Ellison and husband, Shad Ellison; nephew, Noland “Jody” Fabre, III and wife, Rebecca; great nephews, John Howes and Joshua Ellison; great nieces, Lauren Ellison and Colleen Fabre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Marvin Mangum Magee and Mary Bridges Magee and brother, Marvin Mangum Magee, Jr. Visitation at Line Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 10 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Interment Line Creek Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts in memory of Dr. Magee be directed to the Dr. Derry Magee Scholarship Fund. Checks should be made payable to the Texas A&M Foundation and mailed to the College of Veterinary Medicine, Attn: Dean’s Office, 4461 TAMU, College Station, TX77843-4461.McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday

He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white.

I will never blot out his name from the book of life,

but will acknowledge his name

before my Father and his angels.

 

Eleanor Morris

The equipment of Eleanor’s test was not working, so she was released yesterday and will return to her doctor today for the test in the office.  Pray for her as she has tests there.

 

Martha P. Drago

I started my radiation treatments today at MBP in Baton Rouge. I will have to drive to Baton Rouge everyday for 6 weeks. Since the cancer was on the left side, receiving radiation on that side can affect your heart. My radiation oncologist wanted me to use a new technique that is only available at theBaton Rouge MBP. It’s almost like being on an episode of Star Trek the way it is a set up, but without going into all the detail, it calls for me to hold my breath while receiving the radiation. This moves my heart out of the way and in return no radiation to the heart! Not looking forward to the drive everyday but what is six weeks in the scheme of things! I would much rather have a healthy heart! There is a light at the end of the tunnel and with each day it shines brighter! I am so grateful for all of your prayers and support. I would not have gotten this far in the journey without God, family and friends! Please continue to pray for successful radiation with little or no side affects and safe travels to and from Baton Rouge each day! Macy is doing well, please continue to pray for her as well!

 

Betty Taylor

Pray for Betty as she gets a new medication in her eye today.  Her back is better now.

 

Debbie and David Bales

Debbie has had a continuing problem with her legs, but is doing better.  She is thrilled to report that her son, David, had some recent tests that yielded good results.  Thank God for their great reports.

 

Debbie Miller

Pray for Debbie and her family as her health issues continue to be addressed.

 

Do you remember the “kind gentleman” who had a recent procedure?

Please continue praying for him and his family.

 

Mrs. Doris Young

Betty Simpson’s sister has had more testing.  Pray for her as she awaits results.

 

Mr. Burnell Simpson

Mr. Burnell Simpson was hospitalized for a few days, but has been released now.  Please add him to your prayer list.

 

Mansell Stinson  

Mansell said he appreciates your continued prayers as he continues to heal “in God’s time”.

 

Kenneth and Yvonne Birch

Both Kenneth and Yvonne seem to have overcome their recent problems.  Thank God for that good report.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “My Father Is with Me” –  odb.org
  • You will be scattered,                                                                                                                                 each to his own,                                                                                                                                             and will leave Me alone.                                                                                                                             And yet I am not alone,                                                                                                                       because the Father is with Me.                                                                                                                                                     ~John 16:32~
  • “Never Alone” – I love to recall the songs I learned at church as a child and sang for many years.  They bring back all the feeling of love, faith, comfort, etc. from my earliest memory.  

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

VBS at FBC, Kentwood – Day 4 and going strong.  If your children/grandchildren have not been attending, it is not too late for them to get in two great days of VBS.

I love to teach children about missions.  My own missionaries will be returning “home” next month.  Pray for them as they sort through things and pack for the return trip. I thank God for this year, the first, the grandchildren had in American schools.  Thank God for the new friendships that have been made, the new missionaries that have been trained, and the friendships overseas that will continue to thrive.  Pray for their ministry to be fruitful.

You have lots of opportunities to serve God today.   One opportunity is to freeze food to be given to some local families.  It comes in so handy so them can have some home-cooked meals when that is no longer able to happen in their home.  

  • Freeze about 2 cups of food in a quart-size bag.  
  • Label and date the bag.
  •  Freeze it.  
  • Sunday, bring the bags of food to my classroom before Sunday School.  
  • The food will be delivered to some very appreciative people Sunday afternoon.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Late Wednesday Afternoon

Beverly Rohrbacker said there was hope for her cousin Mike Miller (not the one from Kentwood).  His main problem is fungal, not bacterial.  Please keep praying.

Dr. Derry Magee – Message written by Mrs. Dora Magee to Mrs. Velta Morris.

Derry passed away today, June 3, at 3:18 p.m.  We are doing fine!

Praise God!  He is free of pain!

Jeana, daughter of Ricky and Brenda Russell of Chesbrough

Ricky took Brenda to Lakeview because she is unable to stand the pain any longer.  I’m not sure what the doctors will do, but will give you and update at some point.

 

Wednesday

“That I may open my mouth boldly

to make known the mystery of the gospel . . .

that in it I may speak boldly,

as I ought to speak.”

~Ephesians 6:19b-20, NKJV~

(This is my prayer for each and every  teacher at any VBS in any church this summer.)

Mike Miller

Yesterday, Beverly Rohbacker asked for prayer for her cousin, Mike Miller.  She quickly told me he is NOT the Mike Miller from Kentwood.  This Mike had polio as a child.  I asked was he from Roseland.  Yes, he is the one many of us knew many years ago.  He is now 59 and in ICU at Brookhaven.  Please pray for Mike and his family.

Jadon’s Journey

We have been spending alot of time in waiting rooms. Dentist said no cavities for Jacob and Jadon. Orthotic specialist said we will order new braces for Jadon at the end of July. ENT said Jacob has to have his tubes removed next Tuesday and neurologist said that Jadon is doing fantastic. After Tuesday we should be done for a while!!

Kathy Smith

I don’t know all the details, but Bro. Danny Smith’s wife has had surgery followed by additional problems.  Please pray for Kathy and her family.  Bro. Danny is so faithful to visit Kentwood people who are hospitalized.  We certainly need to add them to our prayer list.

Eleanor Morris

Eleanor Morris went to her doctor yesterday.  She had some chest pains and was rushed to OLOL and admitted.  The doctor DOES NOT think she had a heart problem, but she was admitted for tests to learn more.  She should be released today unless results from tests show a need for a longer stay.  As you pray for her, pray for her family.  Eleanor is usually the caregiver for them.

New Baby – Rebekah Josephine Humphrey

Rev. and Mrs. Byron Humphrey of Roseland  and Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Humphrey, grandparents, are proud of this new child in the family.  She was born yesterday (7.16 lbs & 19.5 inches).  I know her great-grandmother “Miss” Jo (Josephine Williams of Amite) is smiling down from Heaven.

East Fork Baptist Church

A team from East Fork has gone to Houston to do “mud-out” following the flooding last week.  Thank God for a team that is trained and ready to go and serve others.  May their efforts lead to opportunities to share Jesus.  Way to go, East Fork!

VBS at The Lord’s Church

Next week, June 8-12, TLC will have VBS from 6:00 – 9:30 Monday – Friday.  Their theme is “Fun Run”.  You can call 229-8621 or visit www.thelordschurchkentwood.org for more information.

Rev. Charles Kirkfield

A former student from Independence said Rev. Charles Kirkfield passed away.  He was the pastor in Independence for many years.  I taught both of his children and had several connections to him and his family.  Please pray for the family at this time.  Thank God for a man who served Him for so many years.

Operation Christmas Child – I trust you are collecting for October, 2015 packing.

Julia was born in Ukraine into a family full of poverty, pain and addiction. When she was 8-years-old, Julia’s father took all of their possessions and left her and her mother. One day, her mother was invited to church by a friend and gave her life to the Lord. Soon after, Julia’s church received brightly colored shoeboxes. Julia not only got a gift that day, but finally something to call her own. In her box she found candy, jewelry and other girl items. Julia said the shoebox gift gave her hope of a safe place. Eventually, Julia started working with the group who delivered the shoebox gifts and began reaching out to other children who grew up like she did. Julia’s own shoebox gave her more than material items; it gave her hope and reminded her that the Lord would keep her safe.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 63-65

I always link you to the New International Translation (NIT), but feel free to follow the link and then change the translation at the top of the page.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Something New” –  odb.org  (You can listen to this by clicking the proper link on the page.  This may enable you to share with someone who no longer enjoys reading.)
  • We are His workmanship,                                                                                                                   created in Christ Jesus for good works,                                                                                       which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.                                                                                                                                              ~Ephesians 2:10~
  • “Something Beautiful” –  http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/b/bill_gaither/something_beautiful.html

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

I’m looking forward to teaching missions at FBC, Kentwood VBS this morning.  Please pray for all the children as they learn and have fun in the various classes.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Tell them to use their money to do good.

They should be rich in good works

and should give happily to those in need,

always being ready to share with others

whatever God has given them.

By doing this they will be storing up

real treasure for themselves in heaven —

it is the only safe investment for eternity!

And they will be living a fruitful Christian life

down here as well.”

~1 Timothy 6:18-19 TLB~

 

Summer Mixon 

Update 6/1:

Summer Mixon is being transferred to Tulane tomorrow if all goes as planned. Her liver enzymes and bilirubin keep going up so they are moving her to where the liver specialist is located. Thank you to Donnie Stratton for taking care of our girl, we are so blessed to have you in our life. Thank you everyone for all the prayers, Jesus has this and we are believing that she will be healed.

Rev. Bill Ichter was the youth minister when I was a child.  Later, God sent Jennie to Brazil to teach his grandchildren for two years.  We stay connected.

Tomorrow,June 2,we celebrate 66 years of marriage. It will be a bitter sweet occasion. Joy and gratitude to God for these years;BUT sadness because my dear wife,-for sometime now has had Alzeimers, an illness that little by little takes all of the personality from the person. We are grateful to God,because if He had not given us long lives(I will be 90 this year, and she will be 85.) we would not have the problems we are having, problems that normally affect older people.

She has been a faithful and virtuous woman;admirable mother of 4 children she dedicated much of her time taking care of while I traveled all over Brazil and other parts of the world; an exemplary grandmother and great grandmother. God has been very merciful to us, because she perceives absolutely nothing. that is happening to her.,however those of us who take care of her see her precious personality disappearing little by little.I am so grateful to God for having brought Alana and Ron back after serving 31 years in Brazil exactly at this time that I need them so much.

VBS, Day 2 at FBC, Kentwood begins at 8:30 this morning.

There will be no Friday morning Bible study this week because of VBS.

Frozen Food for Families

Sunday, is our day to bring frozen food to my Sunday School room so it can be distributed later that day.  Share some by placing it in quart size freezer bags and labeling it.

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Kings 1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture,  a Quote, and a Song

  • “Feeling Insignificant?” – odb.org
  •  I will praise You,                                                                                                                                             for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.                                                                                                                                               ~Psalm 139:14~
  • ” Lord, I look out into the vastness of the heavens                                                                 and I see the grandeur of Your infinite power,                                                                           yet You look at me from heaven and see someone You know, love, and care about. Thank You that You find value in me.”
  • “This is My Father’s World” –  http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh144.sht

Invest in people today!

Anna Lee