Category: Announcement

Friday

“Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

 

Larry Miller said his mother-in-law, Mrs. Doris Young, is home and doing much better. Thank God for her improvement.

Roger Pittman is home and recovering from his surgery.  Please continue to pray for Roger and his family.

From Frances Gay

I recently heard from my friend in Pennsylvania, Tom Stewart, who is in the hospital in Pittsburg awaiting word on surgery on his kidneys.   He suspects is colon cancer of several years ago is in the kidneys.  I wish to put  him on the prayer link for prayer during these trials.   He specifically asked for prayer from my Southern Baptist friends.

Kathy Jo Thompson of Amite has had surgery and is feeling better after this one than any other surgery she has had.  Let’s pray the tumor removal went well.

Rev. David Cutrer of Roseland, a pastor and employee of McKneely Funeral Home, is having kidney stone issues and will probably have to have them blasted today.  Pray all goes well.

Susan Rimes is also having problems with kidney stones again.  Pray she passes her stone(s) soon.

Macy Gueldner –

 http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53ed73ba4db92135247b5bcc

Carol McDaniel Russell, formerly of Russelltown, learned yesterday she will not have to have surgery despite degeneration in her spine.  Pray she can live with a minimum of pain.

Sue Ellen Russell Pearson, formerly of Russelltown, is undergoing chemotherapy.  Pray she does well.

Lisa Garner Terrell, formerly of Kentwood, is now a retired nurse from the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.  She is also undergoing chemotherapy.  Pray for her and her family.

Betty Woodard Coley

Born: March 25, 1942
Died: August 13, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2636538

Pray for New Zion Baptist Church.  They have had a number of members to pass away recently as well as some seriously ill.

Robin Stephen Murphy, Sr.

Born: October 22, 1942
Died: August 14, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2636595

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

WMU “Connected”

  • FBC, Ponchatoula
  • Tomorrow
  • 9:30 – 3:30

Tonight, Rev. Franklin Graham will appear with Greta Van Susteraen, to discuss “Christians Under Attack”.  You may want to tune in for this so you will see and hear about the current situation and know how to best pray.

This morning, the Bible Study at FBC, Kentwood will be on “Envy”.  Come join us as we see what the Bible has to say about this topic.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Is There Hope?” –  http://odb.org/2014/08/15/is-there-hope/
  • “Do not be afraid.”    ~Matt. 28:5~                                                                                                                 “He is not here; for He is risen, as He said.”    ~v.6~                                                                   “Because I live, you will live also”    ~John 14:19~
  • “Because He Lives” –   http://www.metrolyrics.com/because-he-lives-lyrics-gaither-vocal-band.html
Thank You, Lord, for comfort and hope.
What would we do without You? Your death
and resurrection provide all we need for
this life and the next.
Because He lives, we live.
                                                         -Our Daily Bread-
Live today with a life that reflects Jesus living in you!
Anna Lee

Thursday (posted early)

“For just as rain and snow fall from heaven

and do not return there

without saturating the earth

and making it germinate and sprout,

and providing seed to sow and food to eat,

so My word that comes from My mouth

will not return to Me empty.”

~Isaiah 55:10-11a, HCSB~

 

There have been so many happy events in our area lately – babies born, wedding and baby showers, weddings, graduations, etc.  Pray for each family as they go through these wonderful experiences.  Pray they keep God as a central focus of their lives.

There have been so many sad events in our area lately – sickness, hospital stays, deaths, accidents, lost jobs, etc.  Pray for each family as they go through these experiences.  Pray they keep God as a central focus of their lives.

There have been some families that have had these highs and lows in their life in the past, but lately things have run “middle of the road”.  Pray for these families to keep God as a central focus of their lives.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Song, and a Quote

Revival continues at New Zion through Friday.  You are welcome to join them.

Operation Christmas Child – Help needy children to have some joy and hopefully see Jesus through a “shoebox”.

Coming Events

  • Bible Study – Every Friday at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood
  • Regional WMU Meeting Saturday at FBC, Ponchatoula
  • Young at Heart – Tuesday at 10:30 at New Zion
  • Third Thursday Meeting at the Cabin – Thursday of next week at 6:30
  • Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church on the 24th at 8:00  (Benefit for a needy family)
  • Tuesday the 26th – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – at the Cafe at 11:00
  • Ladies’ Night – Ice Cream Party – FBC, Kentwood on the 28th at 6:15

Remember, other people are watching us each day.  Let’s work hard to improve our lives so they will see more of Jesus and less of us!

Anna Lee

Wednesday (posted early)

“Whoever is ashamed of me and my words,

the Son of Man will be ashamed of them

when he comes in his glory

and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.”

(Luke 9:26 NIV)

 

Pray for Susan Rimes.  Her kidney stones are “acting up” again.

Hope Center in Roseland

  • Aiming for opening in mid-September
  • Training session at 10:00am on September 4th at the Hope Center at 63076 Commercial St. in Roseland for those interested in working at the food bank or the thrift store. Please RSVP for the training by emailing Kim at the Missions office (missions@basela.org) so we can plan for lunch.

Blessing of the Hunt

  • BLESSING OF THE HUNT on October 11, 2014
  • Hosted By East Fork Baptist Church at 17278 Hwy 1054 Kentwood, La 70444
  • “Now therefore, take your weapon, your quiver, and your bow and go out to the field and hunt game for me.” Genesis 27:3
  • 8:00-4:00 3D Pop Up Archery Shoot
  • $10.00 per Round
  • 12:00-4:00 Kids activities (BB Gun Shoot, Archery, Jumpers, Games)
  • 4:00-5:30 Worship and Testimony
  • Guest Speakers: Dean Davis – Host of Just Hunt
  • Cragg Fitz, Jay Alston, & Slade Priest- Host of Trained Assassin Television
  • Kinion Bankston –Host of Southern Boyz Outdoors.
  • Music by Richard Ryan
  • Winners of the Archery Shoot to named
  • 5:30-until Wildgame Supper and Fellowship.
  • Door Prizes to be awarded throughout the day. Archery Provided by Crossed Arrows Archery.
  • Please feel Free to bring your favorite wild game dish.

Baptist Press –   http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Life-Giving Rain” –  http://odb.org/2014/08/13/life-giving-rain/

WMU area-wide meeting at FBC, Ponchatoula Saturday

Make this day a great day for others.  You’ll be surprised to see how you are blessed too!

Anna Lee

Monday

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”

~Philippians 1:21, NASB~

 

Macy Gueldner 

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53e81a98ab28b9ba1b6bb1ee

Revivals this week

Line Creek Baptist Church

    • Awesome August
    • Tonight
      • Eat @ 6:00
      • Service @ 7:00
    • Dr. Jimmy Duke preaching

New Zion Baptist Church

    • Sunday – Friday – Friday
    • Rev. Larry Blades
    • 6:30 P.M.

Devotional – “Power of Simplicity”

http://odb.org/?tz=-05

Have a meaningful day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

Jim McKean is home after a stay at OLOL.  He was very dehydrated and needs to rest.

Velta Morris got another good medical report yesterday.  Thank God with her.

Theresa Flores has had two kidney transplants and will fight that medical issue continually.  Now, her daughter us scheduled for a transplant.  Pray all goes well.

Pray for my brother-in-law and his family.  Donnie’s mother is very ill.

I will cut this short this morning.  I’m working on a smaller keypad and am making  too many mistakes.  In the meantime, go to Our Daily Bread for your devotional.  Keep praying.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Rejoice always,

pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NKJV~

Macy Gueldner (and mom) –  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53d944ceca16b4404788bc42

 

George Bales asks for prayer for his grandson, Jacob Martello, who broke his right wrist Tuesday.  Jacob is having difficulty accepting the cast.

 

Mrs. Hellen Morris is getting stronger in rehab and is scheduled to come home in a couple of weeks.

 

Mr. Bud Callihan is having some health issues and is at North Oaks.  Please add him to your prayer list.

 

Little Teddi Titus, one of the twins, had a brief hospital stay complete with surgery.  She’s at home now.  Pray for continued healing.

 

Carol Jean Conerly continues to have some blood pressure problems.  Please pray this can be corrected soon.

 

Smile Conerly’s sister, Frances McKenzie, is hospitalized again.  Please pray for her and her family.

 

Continue to pray for Roger and Lois Pittman as he learns more about his upcoming surgery.

 

Rev. and Mrs. Jonathan Statham will make the move to Kentwood on August 8th.  Pray all goes well as they settle into their new home.

 

Sunday is the day we collect frozen food for needy families.  Bring your items to Anna Lee’s classroom before Sunday School.  We will be distributing QUART size bags of food this time.

 

Some of the FBC, K youth will be attending a youth leadership conference.  Pray for wonderful experiences and safe travels.

 

The two workers for Samaritan’s Purse who have ebola are a little better.  Keep the prayers flowing.

 

There will be no Bible study on August 8th.  We will resume on August 15th.  See you this Friday.

 

Operation Christmas Child “ornaments” are available to those who did not get some Sunday.  Excitement is in the air as we begin this project again this year!

 

Baptist Press has some extra good articles today. (BPNews.net)

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Just as I Am” –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live.”                                                                                                                       ~Isaiah 55:3~                                                                                                                                                     “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”                                                                                                                             ~John 1:29~
  • “Just as I Am” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justasam.htm

This is a good day to rejoice, pray, and thank God! Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Teacher, we know that You say and teach rightly,

and You do not show personal favoritism,

but teach the way of God in truth.”

~Luke 20:21, NKJV~

 

Reminder:  The family who received our food donations last Wednesday will not need any more this Wednesday.  Thank-you for your generosity last week.

Barbara “Bobbye” Jean Easley

Born: October 05, 1935
Died: July 27, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2618047&fh_id=10545

Pray for all the people affected by the ebola virus.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/07/28/2nd-american-infected-with-ebola-amid-fears-outbreak-spread-to-african-megacity/?intcmp=latestnews

Don’t forget to pray for Dr. Kent Brantly and Ms. Nancy Writebol.

Vacation Bible School

  • Montpelier Baptist Church
  • This week
  • 5:30 – 8:15

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Confident Access” –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”                                                                                                                                        ~Hebrews 4:16~ 
  • “Jesus, I Come”  –  http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Jesus_I_Come/

We don’t know what this day holds, but make sure it is a day to share Jesus in some way.

Anna Lee

Monday

“If you have faith the size of a mustard seed,

you will say to this mountain,

‘Move from here to there,’

and it will move.”

~Matthew 17:20b, NASB~

 

Jean Easley

Jean was better for a few days, but has regressed again.  Pray for Jean, Joe, and other family members.

Mary Belle “Pet” Brown Little

Born: April 09, 1925
Died: July 26, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2617310&fh_id=10545

Revival Dates

East Fork Baptist Church 

July 27th- 30th Bro. RE Clark is our Evangelist and Bro Steve Bishop will be leading worship.
July 27th -11am with Dinner on the Grounds following and at 6:30pm July 28th, 29th and 30th-7pm

New Zion Baptist Church

August 10-15 with preaching by Rev. Larry Blades

Senior Adults of Two Rivers Association – September 8-10

  • Monday, Sept. 8 – New Zion
  • Tuesday, Sept. 9 – Kedron
  • Wednesday, Sept 10 – Greensburg

Operation Christmas Child

  • OCC delivers gifts to boys and girls who might not otherwise receive any gifts, but most importantly, the shoe boxes “deliver Jesus”.
  • Friendship Circle Sunday School class will shop for anyone who needs someone to shop for them.
  • Proposed important dates to mark on your calendar
    • Craft days to make items for the shoeboxes – Two Saturdays, September 13 & 27
    • Packing party – Saturday, November 1
  • If you choose not to purchase items, you can help with the $7.00 per box shipping fee.
  • I’m already getting good reports from church members and Sunday School classes.
  • Merry, merry Christmas!

Bro. Jonathan and Ashley Statham have accepted the call of FBC, K to serve as worship leaders.  They will be moving here soon.  The Nielsen family will be at FBC, K for two more Sundays.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Two Rivers Associational WMU Meeting

  • This morning at 10:00
  • New Zion Baptist Church
  • Covered dish lunch to follow meeting

David and I were at four different churches yesterday for four different reasons!  It was an awesome day!  I don’t plan to try to do this too often, but it certainly was a great day!  I hope you found your way to study and worship yesterday too.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“If it is possible,

as far as it depends on you,

live at peace with everyone.” 

~Romans 12:18 NIV~

 

Mrs. Doris Young is still in North Oaks.  Friday, she had a good day, but Saturday was a different story.  Doris is the mother of  Wanda Miller and sister of Betty Simpson.  Pray as tests are continuing to be done.

Mrs. Marilyn Dees is not recovering from her surgery as quickly as hoped.  Please pray for her, Mr. Earl, their children, and the medical staff at North Oaks.

Macy Gueldner on Caring Bridge –  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53d47c51ab28b91438426331

Operation Christmas Child begins today at FBC, K with Christmas in August.    I’m so excited!

Disaster Relief – If you are interested in learning more about how people are being helped and opportunities to help, “like” SBC Disaster Relief.

Today is the day Bro. Jonathan and Ashley Statham will be at FBC, K in view of a call as worship leaders.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, 

but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.  

~Proverbs 29:25~

 

Update on Porgy Scarle

Thanks for all the prayers and please keep them coming. Dr. Said he has a fractured vertebra and some healing rib fractures we didn’t know about. We see internist on Monday for treatment plan and hopefully to see what’s causing the osteoporosis to be so bad. He is tired from the 2 days to Baton Rouge so he has had a good bit of pain today but usually hurts just when he stands or tries to walk. Thanks agin for the calls and especially the prayers.

Operation Christmas Child

SBC Disaster Relief
If you use Facebook, you may want to “like” SBC Disaster Relief.
First Baptist Church, Kentwood Today
  • 90th Birthday Party for Mr. Burnell Simpson
  • Choir Practice & Meet and Greet for Bro. Jonathan/”Miss” Ashley Statham in view of a call tomorrow as minister of music

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Make today count!

Anna Lee