Category: Announcement

Wednesday

Jesus said to her,

“I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.

~John 11:25-26  (NIV)~

Annette Williams

Annette did not get to go to her local “home” in Line Creek today.  Tomorrow, is another day.  Pray that when she is released she will be well and not have problems that will send her back to the hospital.  Thank God for the medical staff who have taken good care of her.

Ann Huff’s daughter, Julee

Julee was diagnosed with cancer today.  Pray for her as she begins treatment.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Johnnie and family are still in Arizona.  He will begin chemo and radiation (33 treatments) tomorrow.  Pray for him and his family in the coming days.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn has improved greatly in the last couple of weeks.  Thank God for her progress.

Coach Elton Shaw

After his tests were completed today, Coach got a good report.  Be thankful with him and his family.

Baby Brent Roberts

The baby has almost mastered swallowing.  He should be able to go home soon.  Thank God for his progress and for medical staff that kept him until he could drink enough milk.

Saturday, April 19

  • Walk to show your faith.
  • Smokehouse BBQ to and through town
  • Van available for those who cannot walk
  • Take a turn carrying a cross
  • Join with members of other churches.

Easter Sunrise Service

  • Inspiration Park, Highway 38, west of Kentwood
  • 7:00 A.M.
  • “For God and Country”
  • Coffee and donuts available
  • Adequate parking
  • Tour the park after the service
  • Come and be united with people from many churches

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and Hymn

“Victory at the Cross”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/Delay-easter-victory.aspx

“There is one God and one mediator

between God and men,

the man Christ Jesus,

who gave Himself as a ransom for all men.”

~ Timothy 2:5-6~

“Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed?”/ “At the Cross”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/l/a/alasand.htm

Easter is not about the Easter Bunny, but Jesus.  Get the priorities in the right order! Anna Lee

Monday

“And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb,

but when they went in

they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.”

~Luke 24:2-3~

Firma Kay Schneeweiss

Firma Kay and Don ask for your prayers as she has some medical tests.  Pray for good results and for peace of mind during the waiting process.

Steve Sanders

Steve and Elisabeth ask for your prayers as he see doctors concerning a problem.  Pray for a peace of mind for both of them during this process.

 New Sign at Tangipahoa Baptist Church

Yesterday, from a distance as we approached the TBC, I noticed a new sign by the church.  It is similar to the one at KHS.  I smiled when I read the welcome message there and hope the church will be able to use it to encourage, comfort, inform, and invite others to join their fellowship.

Vacation Bible Schools

There is excitement in the air as area churches prepare for their summer VBSs.  I will post a list of the dates later.  If you want to give me the dates for VBS at your church, please send me a message.

Young at Heart

Senior adults from the area are invited to NZBC Tuesday at 10:30.  James Rimes will provide the program which will be followed by a potluck meal.

Third Thursday

We will have our monthly meeting at the cabin Thursday at 6:30.  Come enjoy and be blessed by some good Christian fellowship, a potluck meal, and a short program.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

The “young” ladies who have April birthdays at FBC, Kentwood will be honored Tuesday, April 22nd at 11:00 at The Cafe on highway 51 in Kentwood.

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Plan to attend this special night at FBC, Kentwood on April 24th.  Chocolate goodies and a few other treats will be served at 6:15 with the program to follow at 6:30.  There is no ticket to purchase, but a call to the church office at 229-8111 would be greatly appreciated so we can have a headcount for preparations.  You are welcome to bring other ladies and girls with you, just be sure they are counted.  We would like the count by the 20th.  Thanks for helping in this way.

Daily Devotional, Scriptures, and Hymn 

“Easter: Is it all about Me?”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/markins_easter.aspx

“But God demonstrates His love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?”

Romans 8:35

“The Love of God”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/loveofgo.htm

Make today count for God!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“But from there, you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him

when you seek Him with all your heart and all your soul.”

~Deuteronomy 4:29~

 

Linda B. Johnson

Linda spent a day at North Oaks with heart irregularity.  She’s home now and waiting for a stress test on the 24th.  Please be in prayer for her and her family.

Annette Williams

Annette is still hospitalized in McComb.  Hopefully, this will be the day her blockage clears and she will be able to go home.  If not, surgery is a real possibility.

“Lil Man” Santangello

Johnnie will have surgery again this morning.  Pray for peace, comfort, and a good outcome from the surgery.  He is in Arizona.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie has been moved to North Oaks.  The family requests your prayers today.

Baby Brent Roberts

Brody and Brandee welcomed the arrival of Brent Roberts about 9:30 last night.  Both mother and baby are  fine.  Thank God for this new little one.

Karen Miller’s Mother

Mrs. Rigby will begin cancer treatment today.  Pray she endures the process well.  Also, pray the results will be effective.  Thanks for your prayers.

Devotional, Scripture, and hymn

“Loved to Love”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.”  

~1 John 4:16~

“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/d/ldalexcl.htm

Baptist Press

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/145430e341fe3946

Extra Devotional

http://thelamppostmag.com/blog/how-god-destroyed-religion/

Brendan Sceroler’s parents grew up in the Amite area.  His dad pastors in Texas.  I hope to hear him preach one day.

Senior Adult Lunch Road Trip

Today

Charlie’s at Springfield

Meet at FBC,K at 10:30

Share that love that exceeds all other loves!

Anna Lee

Monday

“We give thanks to You, God;

we give thanks to You,

for Your name is near.

People tell about Your wonderful works.”

~Psalm 75:1~

 

Please pray for Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell and her family.  

Pray for Karen Miller’s family as her mother begins her first cancer treatment Wednesday.  Pray she has regained enough strength from her recent surgery to do well with the treatment.  Pray for Karen who is spending this time with her mother.

Margie Williams had to take her daughter, Annette, to the hospital in McComb.  She was admitted, but her problem is not fully diagnosed at this time.  I know they will appreciate your prayers.

Please continue to pray for Mr. Al Trecost and Mr. Lynwood Browning, both of whom are hospitalized at North Oaks.

Also, add Jean (Mrs. Joe) Easley to your prayer list.  She’s having surgery today.

From Bro. Joey

Please be in prayer for Joe and Barbara Baugh’s family.  Barbara’s father passed away.  Funeral to beTuesday at 11:00 am at Crain’s Funeral Home in Franklinton. Visitation begins at 9:00 am.

Today’s devotional, Scriptures, and hymn

“Strawberry Mess” – http://odb.org/?tz=-07

Philippians 4 – http://www.biblestudytools.com/philippians/4.html

“We’ll Understand it Better By and By”

John 13:7 -“Later you will understand.”

FBC, Kentwood – Special Activities this week

Today – Nursing Home Visitation at 10:00 A.M.

Wednesday – Senior Adults eat at Charlie’s in Springfield (leave church at 10:30 A.M.)

Thursday – AARP Driver’s Safety Class – 8:30 – 12:30

Friday – Bonanza Bible Study at 10:00 A.M.

Have a blessed day today.  Be a blessing to someone.

Anna Lee

Friday

I’m going to post this tonight in case the weather is bad in the morning.  If it isn’t, I’ll add to this post in the morning.

     “Come to me,

all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.  

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,

for I am gentle and humble in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

~Matthew 11:28-30~

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

The pathology report was good today.  The cancer is a type that responds to treatment better than the one in the original diagnosis.  Also, it is listed as stage three, now, not stage four.  Continue to pray for the whole family.

Sheila Sharkey (Mrs. Rex Sharkey)

Sheila had surgery today at M.D. Anderson.  She and Rex are very pleased with their treatment there and the reports they have received.   Rex is Larissa’s cousin.

Our Daily Bread

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

David’s Hymn of the Day – “Shall We Gather at the River”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/w/swgatriv.htm

Baptist Press – Such good articles today!

BPNews.net

“Bonanza” Bible Study

10 A.M. Friday morning at FBC, K

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Ladies, Youth, and Girls!

Friends, Neighbors, Members, Non-members

April 24th at 6:30

Let’s pray for people around the world who need Jesus. Anna Lee

Thursday

“What man among you,

if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

If you then, who are evil,

know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will your Father in heaven

give good things to those who ask Him!”

~Matthew 7:9-11~

 

Donnie and Delores Travis

Donnie is recovering from heart surgery.  Delores fell from a ladder and broke a leg.  She is in North Oaks for surgery and a pin(s).  Please pray for this couple.

Yvonne Birch

Yvonne’s foot is better, so the boot was removed from her foot.  Pray she can stay healthy.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

“Lil Man” is recovering nicely from his brain surgery – talking, laughing, eating, etc.  His latest MRI shows no tumor in his brain, but he will need additional treatment (radiation and chemo) because of the likelihood the tumor will return.  Pray for the family’s strength and endurance for the “long haul”.  The family is thankful to God and to all the people who have provided encouragement.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges

“Miss” Evelyn is home.  Pray for her safety from falls as she moves around.  Be an encourager to her.

Mrs. Myra Rigby

Karen Miller’s mom continues to need out prayers, as does Karen and the rest of the family.

Baptist Press – Very timely stories that are up-to-date in relevance.

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “What’s in a Name?”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

Hymn of the Day – “The Name of Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/a/nameofje.htm

It’s been many years since I heard/sang this song, but the sweet melody and lyrics

carry a powerful message, all the same.

Bible Study

Friday at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC,K

“Bonanza” and the Bible make for an inspiring study.

Team Kid

This program will complete it’s first “year” on April 13th at FBC,K.

A new program will be started for the summer months.  Stay tuned.

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Excitement is “in the air” for our first gathering.  Ladies (including youth and children) of all ages are encouraged to participate.  Invite your family, friends, and neighbors.  April 24th is the date.  Sign the list at church or call the church to reserve your spot (and your chocolate)!

Have a great day!  Make it a better day for someone!

Anna Lee

Monday Addition

Wendell Miller of St. Helena Parish

Wendell Miller, J.C.’s brother, had heart surgery this morning in Baton Rouge.  All went well. Thanks, James Rimes, for the update.

Louisiana College

Pray for the administration, faculty, and students today.

Camp Living Waters

The camp is in need of nurses for several weeks this summer.

Dear Medical Professionals,
Camp Living Waters needs your help as “Camp Nurse” during the 2014 camp weeks. We are located outside of Hammond, LA in southeast Louisiana. We will provide a private hotel type room and all meals for you.
Children’s Camp #1 June 2-5 Monday 1 p.m. – Thursday 5 p.m.
Children’s Camp #2 July 7-10 Monday 1 p.m. – Thursday 5 p.m.
Children’s Camp #3 June 16-19 Monday 1 p.m. – Thursday 5 p.m.
Youth Mission Camp July 14-18 Monday 1 p.m. – Friday p.m.

Please contact our director, Bro. Keith at 985-351-8514 or Monica 985-345-1831 for more information.
Thank you so much!
In His Service,
Monica Maddox
Volunteer coordinator

Young at Heart

New Zion Baptist Church has a monthly meeting with a pot luck lunch each month. They will meet tomorrow at 10:30.  Anyone in the area who is interested is invited to attend.

Saturday

 “God is faithful.

He will not allow the temptation

to be more than you can stand.

When you are tempted,

he will show you a way out so that you can endure.”

~1 Corinthians 10:13b~

 

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

When I talked with “Miss” Kathryn yesterday afternoon, she had just completed paperwork to come home.  I trust that happened and she had a good night.  Keep her in your prayers as she regains her strength.

Karen Miller’s Mom, Mrs. Rigby

Mrs. Rigby is to be released from the hospital today.  The family will be making plans for a trip to M.D. Anderson.  Pray for the family today and in the coming days.

Mr. Edward Garner

Mr. Edward Garner is going to his house today.  Pray for him and his caregivers as he makes this adjustment.

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

We will meet at The Cafe in Kentwood Tuesday morning to celebrate the birthdays of all the ladies who have March birthdays.  I hope to see you at 11 A.M.

Young at Heart

New Zion Baptist Church will hold their monthly meeting a week later than usual due to a death last week.  Anyone in the area is welcome to join them.  They will meet at 10:30 Tuesday.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Coming Soon!”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “What if it  Were Today?”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/a/whatifit.htm

Third Thursday

We were blessed with another great Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  Thanks for sharing, James Rimes.

Pine Ridge Methodist Church’s Monthly Breakfast

Sunday morning at 8:00 A.M. Pine Ridge will host their monthly breakfast benefit to help encourage a family.  This month, the donations will be for Shay Collette.  The menu is varied and all of it is good.  Come enjoy their breakfast buffet and some sweet company.

It’s been a big week for the virus going around.  I’ll not list everyone who has been sick, but it seems like a learn of a couple more people every day.  Take care.  

Anna Lee

Thursday

“God is faithful.

He will not allow the temptation

to be more than you can stand.

When you are tempted,

he will show you a way out

so that you can endure.”

~1 Corinthians 10:13b~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Mrs. Ruby Dillon

“Miss” Ruby was slightly better last night.  Let’s pray the light of this day finds her much improved.  I hope most of us will be able to avoid taking a turn with this “bug”.   She saw a doctor yesterday and is at home now.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Katheryn was feeling much better last night.  She will stay in the hospital long enough to get a test scheduled for Monday done.  Thank God for her improvement.  She’s in room 4404.

Wendell Miller

J. C.’s brother continues to have problems with his heart, so Monday he will have a stent put in a heart vessel.  Let’s pray this will give him improved health.  The Surgery will be at OLOL in Baton Rouge.

Donnie Travis

Donnie Travis of Arcola will be hospitalized at North Oaks so he can have two by-passes in his heart Monday.  Let’s pray the doctors can again patch him up and keep him going.

Mrs. Ivy Jean Womack

Pray for “Miss” Ivy Jean as she goes to learn about the treatment plan she will need.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Third Thursday

Thursday (today), we will have the Thursday Thursday meeting at the cabin at 6:30 P.M.  We hope you will join us.  James Rimes will be sharing a devotional through word and song.

Friday’s Bible Study

We are studying the Bible using a segment form Bonanza.  It is very interesting this way.  After our study Friday, we will eat at The Cafe in Kentwood.  It is never too late to join because each segment “stands alone”.  We meet at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC, K.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Misplaced Love”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “The Love of God”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/loveofgo.htm

I thank God for the change in the weather.  It seems to have given people a chance to get outside and enjoy God’s beautiful world rather than stay inside all the time.  Have a fantastic day.  Thanks for praying for these and other needs you may be aware of.  

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord 
and in the power of His might.  
Put on the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
~Ephesians 6:10-11, NKJV~

 

Elijah Roberts

Daniel and Kim Robers have a second son, Elijah.  Please pray for this growing family.

Mrs. Grace Chadwick (92)

“Miss” Grace has overcome her round with congestive heart failure and pneumonia to return to her home in Roseland.  Her family thanks you for your prayers.

Linda B. Williams

Linda will have eye surgery to repair a hole at 8 A.M. tomorrow at Ochsner in Metairie.  Please be in prayer for her.

Karen Miller’s Mom

Mrs. Rigby started the day doing very well yesterday, but later developed some complications.  Pray for Mrs. Rigby, Karen, and other family members.

Miranda Foster’s Mom

Miranda’s mom had a difficult weekend, but was given blood products to fight the effects of the leukemia.  She is still in ICU at MD Anderson, but is better.  Thank you for praying for her.

Truett A. Ricks of Richmond, leader in law enforcement, dies at age 78

Third Thursday

This week we will be having our monthly celebration at the cabin.  Come join us at 6:30.

Our Daily Bread – “Heaven Rejoices”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story”

I will sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me.

How He left his home in glory for the cross of Calvary.

Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me.

Sing it with the saints in glory, gathered by the crystal sea.

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/w/iwilsing.htm

I grew up singing this song frequently.  How about you?

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Have a great day!  

Anna Lee