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Saturday

“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

It shall not return to Me void,

But it shall accomplish what I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

~Isaiah 55:11~

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

Please continue to pray for Ferrie Gene as she recovers from her heart surgery

Ruby Louise Jenkinson Edwards

(August 16, 1939 – February 19, 2014)

A resident of Amite, LA, she died at 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born August 16, 1939 and was 74 years of age. Survived by her brother, Donald Jenkinson and his wife, Mary, Tylertown, MS; nephew, Donald Jenkinson and his wife, Kristi, Tylertown, MS; niece, Vonda Granger and her husband, Jules; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby E. Edwards; parents, Dewey and Mae Jenkinson; 2 sisters, Bonnie Lopinto and Kathleen Dorthery; brothers, Wallace Jenkinson; special niece, Sondra Oliphant. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2014. Services will be conducted by Rev. Marlin Arceneaux. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Daily Devotional – “Bolt on Blake”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Story – The Old Man and His Wisdom

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathleen-buckstaff/life-lessons_b_4670183.html

Hymn of the Day – “Others”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm

Baptist Press

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Friday Morning Bible Study – Bonanza #1

Our clip from the TV program was very good on it’s own this morning. I think this lesson on transformation has been my favorite of all we have done so far. Needless to say, our lives were transformed when we placed Jesus in our lives. We hope to live in such a way that others can see Him in what we say and do. I look forward to the next eleven Bonanza lessons. It is never too late to join us.

Looking Ahead – “Young” Ladies BIble Study

Tuesday at 11:00 at The Cafe

Join us in celebrating February Birthdays

Disciple Now

Continue to pray for the youth from several area churches as they are meeting this weekend at FBC, Kentwood for Disciple Now. Pray the leaders impart the message God has for each of the youth.

Wednesday lunch for the BCM at SLU

If you attend FBC, Kentwood, you will likely find a request to help provide a portion of the meal we will be serving Wednesday. Thanks, ahead of time, for your cooperation in feeding about 150 students one of the best meals they receive all year. Know that the BCM is important in the lives of college students. You will be helping to draw students in to the center. Who wants a hamburger when they smell jambalaya cooking?

Get out of your little world and do something for someone else! Both of you will be blessed.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“In an acceptable time I have heard You,

and in the day of salvation I have helped You.

In the time of my favor I will answer you,

and in the day of salvation I will help you.”

~Isaiah 49:8a~

Mrs. Yvonne Birch

Yvonne got tripped by a dog and broke her leg Monday. Just as she was getting close to getting past her back surgery, she is bummed up again. Pray for her as she goes through this latest health issue.

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon

Ferrie Gene got home from the hospital, for the second time, Monday. She is still full of energy, but is limited in what she should be doing. Pray for her to be patient as she gives herself time to heal.

Mr. Wayne Criswell (by Mary Criswell)

We got home about 5:30 and Wayne’s surgery went fine! We got caught in
the traffic mess on I-12 and took almost 2 hours to get back to
Hammond! One step closer to licking this thing!
His first Chemo will be Friday morning! Keep us in your prayers!!

Mr. John Orr (Texas)

John is at home in Sulphur Springs, Texas again. Keep praying.

Mr. Bobby Simpson

Pray for Bobby and Betty as they prepare for his surgery 3-3-14 at North Oaks. Thankfully, he will only be given a local anesthetic. Pray the surgery will be effective and not need to be repeated.

Mrs. Peggy Berberette

Peggy Berberette, 60, of Magnolia, MS, went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2014, surrounded by her family at her residence in Magnolia after her battle with cancer. Visitation is Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Fernwood Baptist Church and continue on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM at Fernwood Baptist Church in Fernwood. Graveside service will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Bro. Eddie Hilburn and Bro. Ed Stewart will officiate the services. Catchings Funeral Home (McComb location) is handling the arrangements.

Pallbearers are Charley Johnson, Eric Johnson, Josh Berberette, Jacob Fisher, Ladd Turner, and Brian Berberette.

Mrs. Berberette was born December 20, 1953, in McComb, MS to E. C. and Mary Nell King McDaniel. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Faith Assembly of God. She worked at Kellwood during the early years of her marriage and ,after the birth of her third child, she dedicated her life to raising her family. She loved to fish in the Mississippi River and at Percy Quin State Park. She loved to be outside and was an avid gardener. She shared her love of nature with all of her children and grandchildren. She was also very skilled at crocheting (having crocheted many blankets for her children and grandchildren) and writing poetry. She won a certificate of excellence for one of her poems. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents, E. C. and Mary Nell King McDaniel; brother, Wayne McDaniel; and a niece, Amber Johnson.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Paul Berberette; daughters, Christy Berberette Turner and husband Ladd of Kentwood, LA, and Courtney Berberette of Fernwood, MS; son, Craig Berberette and wife Nickie of Kentwood, LA; sister, Elaine McDaniel Johnson and husband Danny of Magnolia, MS; brothers, Claude King and wife Rita of Magnolia, MS, and Henry McDaniel and wife Gayle of Magnolia, MS; grandchildren, Josh Berberette, Dakota Fisher, Chloe Berberette, Raven Fisher, Jacob Fisher and Alayna Braden; two special friends, Diana Lacayo and Martha Knippers; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Susie Daniel Dickinson

There will be a service for her at 1 P.M. today at FBC, Woodlands in the Houston. area. I’m working on an obituary.

Baptist Press

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Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Covering Sinkholes”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories about Families – “The Wooden Bowl”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-wooden-bowl/

Hymn of the Day – “Nearer, My God, to Thee”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-wooden-bowl/

Disciple Now Weekend

FBC, Kentwood will host a Disciple Now Weekend this weekend. Youth from a number of area churches will participate. Pray for the youth, the leaders, host families, and others involved in cooking or other preparations.

Ladies’ Bible Study

We will begin a series of lessons based on clips from “Bonanza”. You are welcome to join us Friday mornings at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood.

Third Thursday

Our monthly gathering at the cabin will be tomorrow at 6:30. You are welcome to join us. Come and be blessed.

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Monday

“All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD.

All the families of the nations will bow down before You,

for kingship belongs to the LORD; H

e rules over the nations.”

~Psalm 22:27-28~

Audry H. Hendry

Audry is better and back at home. Thank God for her progress and ask Him to heal her completely from her surgery.

Nancy Birch

Recently Nancy’s husband had a fall in the yard and suffered some painful injuries. Nancy has fallen in her garage and has some painful injuries. Pray for her as she recovers.

Sylvia Jackson

Sylvia passed away yesterday. I’ll post the obituary. In the meantime,please pray for the Dees/Jackson family.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Listen to Yourself”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “The Three Races”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-three-races/

Hymn of the Day – “Tell it to Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellitto.htm

Third Thursday Gathering

This week we have the “Third Thursday” of the month. That means the cabin will be open to you to join us for sweet fellowship. I hope to see many of you at 6:30 Thursday.

Thanks to all of you who pray for the needs listed here and who let me know of needs for prayer as well as updates and praises. Without you, The Prayer Link would not happen.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6~

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon

She will have a procedure this morning at 7:00 to drain some of the fluid from around her heart and lungs. Please take time to pray for her.

Shay Collette

Shay is still in Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. She’s had five surgeries and is beginning skin grafts. She is able to move her fingers which is a good sign. Please continue to pray for this 13 year old.

Brandi and Rafe Cutrer

Please continue to pray for Brandi and Rafe as they travel back and forth to Covington for his treatments. Rafe is now able to sit, unassisted, for short periods of time.

Carol New

Carol had a fall last weekend. Thank God she did not break any bones, but only has bumps and bruises.

Jimmy Schwartz

Pray for Jimmy. He hasn’t had to be given blood lately. Pray for him to keep active.

Ray Blackwell

Ray got a good report yesterday. Thank God for the progress he has made in a relatively short period of time.

Rev. Tommy Hicks

Bro. Tommy is doing much better following his back surgery. Pray he continues to improve.

Mrs. Martha Traylor

“Miss” Martha is now in Kentwood Manor for a short period of continued treatment. As you pray for her, please pray for her children.

Mrs. Ivy Jean Womack

She has been undergoing some tests. Pray for doctors as they evaluate the tests and suggest treatment.

Mrs. Peggy Berberette (Ladd Turner’s mother-in-law)

Please continue to pray for her as she continues her battle with cancer.

Sylvia Jackson (sister of Gayle Owens)

Susie is in ICU at North Oaks. Prayers are requested by her family.

Ms. Ann McKee (wife of Paul who works for George Bales)

Ms. Ann passed away Wednesday afternoon at Kentwood Manor. Please pray for her family.

Glenn McMillan’s Memorial Service

If you wish to provide some food for the family meal, please get it to New Zion Baptist Church by 2:30 Saturday.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Reputation or Character?”

http://odb.org/

Involvement Encouraged by Billy Graham Evangelistic Emphasis

http://links.mkt1529.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NDUwOTM5OTIS1&r=NzQ1Mjk5MjcyODAS1&j=MzgxNzEzODI2S0&mt=1&rt=0Inspiring Stories –

“Kiss Someone before You Go”

http://academictips.org/blogs/kiss-someone-before-you-go/

Hymn of the Day – “O Happy Day”

http://www.poemhunter.com/song/o-happy-day/

I trust you are able to sing this song. If Jesus has not “washed your sins away”, please go to someone who can guide you in that decision. You will be eternally thankful you made that decision.

Baptist Press

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Bible Study

We will meet as usual Friday morning at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood. You are welcome to join us. No homework! No embarrassment! Come watch and listen.

Have a great day! Do something special to help someone else to have a great day too!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever;

I will proclaim Your faithfulness

to all generations with my mouth.”

~Psalm 89:1~

Eugene Tackett

Eugene is home. He will be seeing his regular doctor, but so far it seems he has no damage. Thanks for praying for him.

Wanda Smith

Wanda Smith is improving after her recent surgery. She hopes to be able to make it to church Sunday. Continue to pray for her as her foot heals.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Hyperseeing”

http://odb.org/

This is going to be one of my favorites for a while.

Moral Stories – “Testing for Gossip”

http://academictips.org/blogs/testing-for-gossip/

Hymn of the Day – “Somebody Knows”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/o/m/somecare.htm

Pay attention to the words of this hymn. I think I am going to print them out to keep and to share.

Baptist Press

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The Friday morning Bible Study will meet at 10:00.

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be the last Tuesday of the month at The Cafe in Kentwood.

FBC, Kentwood will provide the BCM meal at SLU the last Wednesday of the month.

Glenn McMillan’s memorial service will be at 3:00 Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church. A meal for the family will follow at NZBC.

Keep praying for those who are experiencing the latest snow/ice storm.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

I’m back with a new computer satellite system. I’m so thankful to be back.

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh.

Is there anything too hard for Me?”

~Jeremiah 32:27~

Pray for the weather situation in the Southeast. Jennie says we have had Europe’s winter and they have had ours. I think most people here would be glad to trade back.

Sarabeth Simpson’s did have a fracture and will be wearing a brace for four weeks. She will also have to go back to have each week to have an x-ray. Gretchen will have another week with her sling.

Sunday – The Lord's Day

This is the day which the Lord hath made;

we will rejoice and be glad in it.

~Psalm 118:24~

Announcement – I’m passing on an invitation to you.

Jeff Bates will be doing a free concert/testimony tonight at Roseland Baptist Church. The service will begin at 6:00 P.M. If you have a friend or family member dealing with an addiction, be sure to invite them to go with you.

http://jeffbatesspeaks.com/jeff_bates_biography.html

Daily devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Maintain Unity”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “Coffee on the Wall”

http://academictips.org/blogs/coffee-on-the-wall/

Hymn of the Day – “Serve the Lord with Gladness”

Serve the Lord with gladness in our works and ways.
Come before His presence with our songs of praise.
Unto Him our Maker, we would pledge anew
Life’s supreme devotion to service true.

Serve the Lord with gladness, thankful all the while
For His tender mercies, for His loving smile.
Blessed truth enduring, always just the same.
We will serve with gladness and praise His name.

Serve the Lord with gladness, this shall be our theme.
As we walk together, in His love supreme.
Listening, ever listening for the still small voice.
His sweet Will so precious, will be our choice.

Serve Him with gladness, Enter His courts with song.
To our Creator, true praises belong.
Great is His mercy, wonderful is His name.
We gladly serve Him, His great love proclaim.

(Words/Music by B.B. McKinney)

God answered a long-time prayer yesterday. What a blessing! Thanks to those who prayed for me yesterday.

Be sure to find the blessings of this day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday – Saturday Part 2

Wednesday – Saturday (Part 2)

The weather got my satellite Tuesday night. Thursday, the repairman could not locate a problem. He ordered parts for a new system which he plans to install Tuesday. This morning, my computer works as it. Nothing has been done to “fix” it. Who knows? I’m just thankful it is working this morning.

Mrs. Fornie Schum

My brother-in-law’s aunt is still in ICU at North Oaks, but is doing better. Please continue to pray for her.

Macy Gueldner

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

Debbie Luce Clark

Please pray for this former student. Her recent heart surgery doesn’t seem to have helped her health, so considerations are being made about another surgery, possibly installing a defibulator Friday, the 14th.

Andy Taylor

Andy is not well yet, but has already been through three rounds of medication. Pray for Andy and Betty as they try to get him better.

Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Betty Catherine has scheduled back surgery for mid-March. Pray for her as she waits and for the surgery to be effective.

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

“Miss” Ferrie Gene has been home for a couple of days. Her friends are helping her so she can rest and recover. Pray she will be patient about getting back to her normal activities.

Wanda Smith

Wanda is slowly improving after her recent foot surgery to remove scar tissue to another surgery. This recovery seems to be harder and slower. Pray for Lea and Wanda during this time.

Velta Morris (shared on Facebook)

As I always do when I have a medical update on my journey with Lymphoma, I want to share the news with you, my friends and family, who so faithfully pray for me and encourage me.
Today, I had a visit with my oncologist, and I received wonderful news! The CT scan from yesterday showed that the “bad places” had shrunk more, and I’m overjoyed with this good news. I will have another scan in August and a visit with the oncologist and will continue my maintenance infusions (not chemo) throughout the rest of this year.
Thank you for your prayers and concern. I’m so blessed to have each of you in my life, and pray that I will use my good news today to better serve Our Lord. Please continue to keep me in your prayers! To God Be the Glory, Great Things He Has Done!
Psalm 34:1: I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.

Glenn McMillan

Glenn’s memorial service will be Saturday, Feb. 15th (a week from today) at New Zion Baptist Church at 3:00 P.M.

Gaylon Ralph Alford (Walton Alford’s older brother)

ALFORD Gaylon Ralph Alford passed away on Saturday February 1, 2014 at his home in Bush, LA. Gaylon was born in Kentwood, LA. Son of the late Ralph and Margie Alford on March 23, 1934. He is survived by his loving wife Peggy and his children Anita Ann Scarborough (Emery) of Holt, Florida, David Ralph Alford (Katheine) of Denham Springs, LA. Deborah Lynn Villere (Roger) of Bush, LA. grandchildren, Caleb Hester, Dylan Flores, Savannah Alford, Victoria and Shelby Villere. Also survived by a Sister Marilyn Kelly of Slidell, LA a brother Walton (Peggy) Alford of Kentwood, La. He Graduated from Springcreek High School and Southeastern Louisiana University where he was a member of the basketball team. Gaylon loved all sports, especially basketball and tennis. He also had a love for fishing and camping, and a passion for coaching, he sang in quartets and the church choir. Gaylon was instrumental in starting the citywide youth athletic association in Bogalusa, La. Gaylon worked as a Public Health Sanitarian in Washington and West Feliciana Parishes. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald United Methodist Church, 80007 Fitzgerald Church Rd Covington, LA. 70435. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society , Food Ministry, Fitzgerald United Methodist Church, or a charity of your choice . Arrangements by Bagnell & Son Funeral home, Covington, LA. To view and sign the family guest book please visit www.bagnellfuneralhome.com – See more at: http://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?pid=169512083#sthash.LhJhsmUy.dpuf

Announcement

There has been a change in plans for the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party. On Tuesday, February 25th, we will meet at The Cafe in Kentwood because Nyla’s will not be open on Tuesdays.

I’m concluding this and will start on part three shortly.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Pray also for me,

that the message may be given to me

when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.”

~Ephesians 6:19~

Anne Ellzey

Anne has been transferred to room 111 at the hospital in Greensburg. Pray for her as she works to get that left side moving again.

Fornie Schum

Please pray for my brother-in-law’s, Donnie Eudy of Ponchatoula, aunt who is in ICU at North Oaks.

Birthday Party

The “young” ladies of FBC,K will meet at Nyla’s to celebrate the January birthday. Our party scheduled for last Tuesday had to be postposed due to all the sleet. I hope to see you at 11:00. Mrs. Fay Gehringer is baking the cake for us. Please feel free to bring a friend.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “An Important Command”

http://odb.org/

Life’s Story – “The Employment Miracle”

http://academictips.org/blogs/employment-miracle/

Hymn of the Day – “Life’s Railway to Heaven”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/r/lrailway.htm

“He will be our Guide even to the end.” Psalm 48:14

I know I included this hymn recently, but this is the one God sent me too immediately after read “The Employment Miracle”.

Baptist Press

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Youth

I don’t always know much about the youth events because I do not have someone involved, but I do know there is a D-Now scheduled for Feb. 21-22. If you need more information, contact Bro. Michael Wilson at 229-8111.

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Monday

“I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy,

to offer your bodies as living sacrifices,

holy and pleasing to God—t

his is your spiritual act of worship.”

~Romans 12:1~

Suzie Daniel Dickinson will soon be released from the hospital to go to a long-tern care facility. She needs to gain some strength to be given the cancer treatment she needs. She grew up in Amite.

Glen McMillan passed away. Please remember the family in your prayers.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Resolve To Resolve”

http://odb.org/

Motivational Story – “Texting while Driving”

http://academictips.org/blogs/texting-while-driving/

Hymn of the Day – “Take My Life and Let it Be”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/m/tmlalib.htm

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party for January

Tuesday at Nyla’s
11:00 A.M.
Bring someone with you.

Thanks for being there to pray for each person/family mentioned.

Anna Lee