Category: Announcement

Tuesday

“Bear one another’s burdens,

and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

~Galatians 6:2, NKJV~

Today, we have a lot to be thankful.

Thanks for the way you have been a part

of bearing the burdens of others.

Derry David Magee, D.V.M.

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

  • http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3185694
  • Kind, thoughtful, fun, doctoring animals, fishing, friend to many, loved, teacher, researcher, a life well-lived, Christian, a wonderful example to others. a resident of heaven, pain-free, telling stories, looking for friends and relatives, and singing in the heavenly choir, …We all have our memories and great stories.  I heard one last night.

 

Summer Mixon – Keep praying.

Update 6/8:
Summer Mixon is discharged from the hospital. She is home resting. Really never found the reason for the auto immune reaction. We are thanking Jesus for pulling our daughter through this. Donnie Stratton thank you for being there for Summer, your love and support was above and beyond. To all our friends and family who are praying for Summer and our family thank you, prayers are being answered please continue to pray for her as she still has a long way to go.

 

Bentley Williams

Bentley has been moved to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  Please continue to pray.

 

J.D. Smith‘s appointment resulted in a change of medicine.  Let’s pray he gets to feeling better soon.

 

Doug Toney – Keep praying.

Monday June 8, 2015
Doug has had a fair day. He has eaten 3 small meals today. He will have a PEG tube inserted tomorrow. He had become malnourished and his body needs to have protein and other nutrients to heal. We had a scare today during PT. He got dizzy and nearly passed out. Recovered as soon as he was back in bed. We appreciate all your calls, texts, and kindnesses.

 

More obituaries:

 

Jayden Mitchell Gilliland 

Born: June 29, 2013

Died: June 06, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3188320

David H. Dickinson

Born: December 26, 1937

Died: June 06, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3188473

Wallace J. Ford, Jr.

Born: June 11, 1934

Died: June 07, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3188287

 

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

  • “Deceptive Currents” – odb.org/
  • When they had pasture, they were filled;                                                                                       they were filled and their heart was exalted.                                                                                                                                                    ~Hosea 13:6~
  • True humility credits God for every success.
  • “To God Be the Glory”

 

Read the Bible in 2015 –

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Women’s Ministry

  • The frozen food has been delivered to a new family.  I can tell you the food was most appreciated.  Freeze some food for our next collection date.
  • The Friday morning Bible study will be on “Potiphar’s Wife”.  Feel free to join us at 10:00 in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood.
  • We have made a purchase that will benefit the church for many years.  I think you will all be pleased.  Thank-you for some new friends who gave us a great price and to the ladies who contributed to the funds.  I will be sharing Friday morning at Bible study.
  • We are still collecting for Operation Christmas Child.  Our packing day is getting closer and closer.  Check the OCC boxes in the hallway of the fellowship hall so you will know what we need.
  • The next Ladies’ Night will be F.R.O.G., Fully Rely on God.  Join us in the fellowship hall at 6:15 P.M. on Thursday, June 25th.  Bring a friend from FBC or another church.  All ladies from 3 to 103 are invited.

 

Thank-you for reading, praying, and acting on what is posted here.  Go back and read the Scripture at the top of the page.  Keep on doing what God would have us do.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

This is how we know what love is:

Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.

And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

1 John 3:16

Sylvest Humphrey

Sylvester continues to slowly improve, but it is going to be a long process.  He is at home with his own private nurse, his wife, Shirley.  Sylvester has lost forty pounds since he got sick.  Please continue to pray for Sylvester and Shirley.

Eleanor Morris

Eleanor looks and feels good.  The doctors have not identified a problem.  She will be seeing her regular doctor soon.  Keep praying.

J.D. Smith

J.D. is seeing his doctor today and expects he may be hospitalized for tests.  Pray for him as he sees his doctor and seeks explanations for the way he feels.

Graden Clemons

Graden is doing much better and was able to be at FBC, Amite yesterday.  Thank-you for praying for him.

Flooding in Shreveport Area

Pray for those who have had homes damaged or destroyed by the flooding of the Red River.  It was good to see pictures of Rev. Keith Rhodes chest high in the river helping people who were trapped by the water.

Read the Bible in 2015 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “On a Hill Far Away” –  http://odb.org/
  • Take now your son,                                                                                                                                 your only son Isaac,                                                                                                                                 whom you love.                                                                                                                                                          ~Genesis 22:2~
  • “At the Cross” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/At_the_Cross_Hudson/

 

Vacation Bible School at The Lord’s Church this week – “Fun Run” – 6:00 – 8:30 P.M. Monday-Friday.  www.thelordschurchkentwood.org/

 

Friday morning Bible Study will meet in the fellowship hall at 10 A.M. to study “Pothiphar’s Wife”.   Feel free to join us.  Let me know if you need a study guide.

 

I must say The Lord’s Day was special for me – Sunday School, worship, VBS commencement at FBC, K , and worship at NZBC with evangelist Calvin Crow and his musically talented family.  I rode home telling David I learned two things about the familiar Scripture passage that I never learned before.  It was a good day!

Anna Lee

 

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

Monday

Surprise!  I didn’t think I would be posting this A.M., but here I am.

 

“All of you should be of one mind.

Sympathize with each other.

Love each other as brothers and sisters.

Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.”

~1 Peter 3:8 NIV~

 

Sylvester Humphrey (Director of Hope Center)

Sylvester was discharged from the hospital today; nearly two weeks in the hospital. Thank you all for the prayers. Please continue to pray for his complete recovery, as he still has some time before he is completely well. His blood count is still really low, and will be requiring Home Health, antibiotics, PT, respiratory treatments, etc. God is so good. He has blessed us through all of this. It is a blessing to have so many praying for him!! We love you all!!!

Doug Toney

Sunday May 31, 2015
Update: Doug is doing so much better, but has a very very long road of healing ahead of him. He was cleared to eat yesterday, but is having trouble with that. It will take time. He is awake more and talking more. Please continue to pray.

Summer Mixon

Update 5/31:  Summer Mixon is in a room, she is still having issues with her bilirubin being elevated. The doctors are consulting with a Tulane and Ochner liver specialist to discuss the next step in her recovery. As of now they are thinking she will need to be moved to Tulane or Ochner to be where the specialist is located but have not made any arrangements to move her as of yet. Thank you everyone for the continued prayers.

Koltyn Gafford

Koltyn is progressing very well with his therapy. He is able to pull his head up and hold it upright from a pull to sit position. This picture was taken while Brad was carrying him and he was picking his head up off his shoulders all by hisself.
His arms and legs are moving all over the place.
He is able to roll to his side unassisted.
He hates tummy time.
Just the other day we were given/donated a stander that helps him build his leg muscles back up. He has been able to stand in it for about 15mins at a time without his knees buckling, which is awesome. His personality is definitely starting to come back a lil more each and everyday. Anytime you talk to him he smiles or even chuckles back at you. This has been the greatest accomplishment for me to watch so far!
He is starting to recognize things and people a lot better. Kyler is able to keep him smiling and laughing all the time. He loves to watch his favorite character Marshal on Paw Patrol, it makes him laugh as well.
We are still having some issues with seizures which some days are better than others but aren’t going to get us down. We keep striving to get him to his next level of achievement. He is a very strong brave lil boy and will continue to progress each and every second of everyday.

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Exodus 33 – 36

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Blame Game” –  odb.org
  • The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold!                               The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!                                                                                                                                                                                             ~John 1:29~
  • What Can Wash Away My Sin?   (Nothing But the Blood)- http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/b/nbtblood.htm

VBS at 8:30 this morning at 8:30.  Come early for registration.

Anna Lee

Sunday

 

          But from everlasting to everlasting

                               the LORD’s love

                  is with those who fear him,

                      and His righteousness

           with their children’s children–

                            ~Psalm 103:17~

Does this verse remind you of Mr. Charley Kuss?  It does me.

Mr. Charley was know for praying for his children and his “children’s children”.

Summer Mixon was better today and moved to a regular hospital room.  Thank you for your continued prayers for her.

Please continue to pray for Earl Warren who is hospitalised in Covington.

Add Mrs. Ava Ballard to your list.  She is also in Covington.  Despite numerous tests, the cause of her pneumonia has not yet been identified.  Please pray for her.

Ivy McDaniel, Jr.

(October 15, 1939 – May 30, 2015) 

http://www.catchingsfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3125868&fh_id=12254

Read the Bible in 2015 – Colossians 1-3

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Have a great Lord’s Day!  

Anna Lee

P.S.  Monday’s Prayer Link will be posted in the afternoon.  “See” you then.

Wednesday

 And Mary said:

“My soul glorifies the Lord 

and my spirit rejoices

in God my Savior.

~Luke 1:46-47~

Summer Mixon

Terry’s (Dad’s) Update 5/26:

Summer Mixon is in Critical but stable condition. Her vent O2 is at 40% and the peek is at 5. They started a test phase where they are they are letting her breath on her own without assistance from the vent for a couple of hours. Kidney functions have improved. Liver panel will be done tomorrow to check it. A BigThank you to everyone one again for all the prayers. Jesus has His hand on her!

Updater (Yesterday)

Please stop and say a prayer for Summer! They turned the vent off and will leave it off for two hours. She is on oxygen and her level is at 92% (I hope I’m explaining right)! If she does well they will most likely take tube out tomorrow!! I don’t have anymore info but I promise to update as soon as I do!! Please also continue to pray…. ! This is the first day that terry hasn’t been there because he had to work frown emoticon
It is very difficult but we know that God has this!!
Thank you all again!!

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, & a Song

  • “Marked By His Name” – odb.org

  • The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.                                                                    ~Acts 11:26~            
  • “Those who bear Christ’s name identify with Him because we have been changed by His love and grace. We declare to the world that He has made an eternal difference in our lives and we long for that in the hearts of others too.”
  • “Onward, Christian Soldiers” –  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/871

My memories of this great hymn go back as far as my memory allows.  I’m sure the same if true for many of you.  Be sure to read the interesting comments as you listen and pat your feet.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 60-62

Lowry Grambling Carruth

Lowry Grambling Carruth passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the age of 86. He was born and raised in New Orleans. After graduating from Warren Eastern High school and LSU, he became a contractor building houses in Lakeview. Later he started a family business with his brother, father and uncle, Carruth Brother’s Lumber Company, which he handed down to his sons and grandsons. He was a long term member of First United Methodist Church on Canal St., where he sang in the choir for many years. He was a selfless and faithful servant of Jesus Christ who truly lived the Gospel. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and father-in-law who taught his children a strong work ethic, Christian values, and love of family. He will be sadly missed by Lois Evelyn Moody Carruth, his wife of 64 years; his five children, Linda Galloway (Sidney), Lloyd (Elizabeth), Lee (Diane), Wayne (Sharon) and Donald (Lener); 20 grandchildren and great grandchildren; his sister, Alice Mayeur; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Ellison McGehee and Meta Easley Carruth and his brother H. A. “Buddy” Carruth. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, (in Metairie Cemetery) on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. A graveside service will be held at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Kentwood, La at 3893 Highway 440, Kentwood, LA 70444. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Odyssey House of New Orleans http://ohlinc.org/donate.html or the Salvation Army. To view and sign the family guestbook, please log on to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
Published in TheNewOrleansAdvocate.com from May 25 to May 31, 2015

– See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theneworleansadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=lowry-grambling-carruth&pid=174934043&fhid=5630#sthash.eHGzEjWN.dpuf

VBS at FBC, Kentwood

  • Next week, 8:30 – 11:30 A.M.
  • Contact the church office for more information. 229-8111

Have a great day.  Be a blessing to someone.  Share God’s love in any way you choose.

Anna Lee

                                                                 

Tuesday

“Give special attention

to those who are in the family of believers.”

~Galatians 6:10 NCV~

Yes, that is in the Bible!

Devotional, Scripture, & a Song

  • “Calming The Storm” – odb.org

  • He arose and rebuked the wind,                                                                                                                and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!”                                                                                                      And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.                                                                                             ~Mark 4:39~
  • “Peace be Still” –  http://www.hymnary.org/text/master_the_tempest_is_raging

As a child, I remember the music building up and then, the peace that followed.  I              have tried to always remember that calming peace and the one who provides the “peace during the storm”.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 –  2 Samuel 20-24

 

Women’s Ministry today –  “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party”

  • 11 A.M. TODAY
  • The Cafe (side room)
  • Honors ladies who are 60+ and celebrating birthdays this month.
  • All ladies are welcome.  Children and grandchildren too!
  • Dutch treat!

 

The weather will bring storms today.  Remember the one who “calms the storm”!

Anna Lee

Thursday Evening

I have some things I want to go ahead and share tonight.  Most of you won’t read it until Friday though.  I’ll also post in the morning.

Sylvester’s Humphrey

Syl’s surgery was delayed because of an emergency surgery that require the surgeon’s attention.  I talked with Shirley just before and after she talked with the doctor post-surgery.  The surgery went well.  Sylvester is in ICU now because of a vent, but is considered stable.  Let’s all pray he has a complete recovery in a timely manner.

IMB Missionary Eies Unexpectedly in Malawi

 http://subsaharanafricanpeoples.imb.org/stories/view/malawi-missionary-dies?cid=95916

Steve Echols

Many of us remember and love Steve and Julie Echols and will be interested in the latest step in his work.

http://christianindex.org/echols-bpc/

 

Thursday

“Be humble and give more honor to others

than to yourselves.”

~Philippians 2:3b NCV~

Doug Toney

Wednesday May 20, 2015

Doug stayed awake a little more today. He sat in a cardio chair about two hours. He tries to talk,but really needs to let his vocal cords heal. He was on the vent 12 days before it was removed. He was reintubated for gall bladder surgery, but thankfully just for a few hours. He still has a very long healing time ahead. Please continue to pray for Doug….

Joe Easley

Joe is back at home.  He has great friends who help him with his needs.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Patricia Travis McKnight

Born: July 21, 1949
Died: May 20, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114971

Euell O. “Junior” Jones, Jr.

Born: June 03, 1939
Died: May 19, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114143

James “Jimmy” Eldridge Morris

Born: March 17, 1931
Died: May 19, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114983

Ann Gayle Darouse

Born: December 29, 1940
Died: May 17, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114430

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 41-42

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Bible Study will be this morning at 10:00.  We’re studying “Women of the Bible: Leah”.

Coming soon- VBS!

  • FBC, K – June 1-5, 8:30-11:30
  • New Zion Baptist Church – Third week of June in the evenings

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee