Category: Announcement

Monday

Note:  I hope you noticed and like the latest changes to the site.  They are there because some of you asked for them.  Thanks to those of you who have told how much you like the site’s improvements.  Thanks to Jason for all his work.  If all this was up to me, it wouldn’t happen at all!

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,

but … against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

~Ephesians 6:12, NASB~

Jeff Birch is undergoing tests in the hospital.  Pray that his problem is identified quickly so treatment can begin.

Hubert “Brother”, “Bear” Yarborough is having surgery today.  Pray for the medical staff working with him, Brother, and his many family members and friends.

Pray for the Hossier family as they are experiencing come difficult days while clinging to their strong faith in God.  It’s great when faith is greater than the difficulties we face here on earth.

Betty Taylor’s uncle, JA Ziegler, passed away.  The funeral will be at 11:00 this morning.  Please pray for the family.

Thankfulness – “The Little Things”

It’s the little things in life that touch my heart: an young boy holding a door open for me, a friend saying words of appreciation through an e-mail, David handing me the first blueberries he picked from his bushes, someone asking about my children who do not live in this area, seeing a former classmate at Mike’s, a hug,  or any one of many other little things that happen.  These are the riches I value so much in life and some of the things that seem to happen just when I need a reminder of love, God’s love and love of family and friends.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Leap the Wall”

http://odb.org/

Values – Caring – “There are Still Sweet-Hearted People in the World

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1447-There-Are-Still-Sweet-Hearted-People-In-The-World

Hymn of the Day – “Count Your Blessings” – I may have used this hymn before, but I think it is a good reminder to all of us periodically.

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/o/countyou.htm

Our blessing are the “little things” more often than the “big things”.  Reflect on the little things that bless your heart.

Anna Lee

Sunday Addition

I trust you remembered to set your clock back an hour.  You will probably enjoy an extra hour of coffee, news, computer time, etc. because your body got you up at your regular schedule.

Penny Dees McDowell is better.  She thanks you for your prayers.  Penny will soon be moving to physical therapy to regain some strength.  Continue to pray for her and for her caregivers/family members.

Saturday

“May the LORD be praised,

for He has heard the sound of my pleading.”

~Psalm 28:6~

 

Baby Graham is home after spending 21 days in the hospital.

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/home/7451766-172/baby-graham-returns-home-healthy

Miranda Foster’s mom is in MD Anderson to begin treatment.  Miranda is the wife of Bro. Mike Foster of FBC, Amite.  Prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Macy Gueldner

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

Jessica Granger – Continue to pray for Jessica, her family, and her many friends.

Thankfulness – Day 2

I’m so thankful that God use me despite all my weaknesses and “warts”.  I have opportunities to be a witness for Him, just like all of you do.  He use me to do things like talk,  smile, visit, pray, encourage, share, and call.  I thank God for these opportunities and pray He will guide me in using what He has given me in ways He would approve of.  My opportunities do not speak about me, but Him!

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Who’s Telling the Truth?”

http://odb.org/

Values – Making a Difference – “By Your Word”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1449-Be-Your-Word

Hymn of the Day – “We’ll Work Till Jesus Comes”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/e/l/wellwork.htm

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Note: Jason changed servers for this site.  You may notice a few changes in the appearance of this site.  I haven’t been hacked.  It’s all part of a plan.

Use your opportunities God gives you today.  I’ll try to use mine.

Anna Lee

Friday

“I sought the Lord,

and he answered me.”

~Psalm 34:4a~

Larry Carruth, from his older daughter, Becki

Tomorrow the doctors are pulling the J-tube which is how he has been eating since June. Please send Him you prayers because dad is a little nervous.

Macy Gueldner’s latest update: more prayers needed

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

Adventures of Connor Man

For those of you on Facebook, please check Connor Corkern’s page so you will know how to pray for him and his family.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Loved to Love”

http://odb.org/

Values – Honesty – “Honesty vs. Junior Olympic Metal”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1450-Honesty-vs-Junior-Olympic-Metal-

Hymn of the Day – “Love Devine, All Love Excelling”

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

Bible Study – Today’s “Lucy” Bible study is on happiness.  You are invited to join us in the fellowship hall of FBC,K at 10:00 this morning.

November is a special month to count our blessings.  

Day 1 – I’m so thankful I have God to take my daily burdens.  He lightens my load and gives me a new perspective when I give my burdens to Him.  There are times when my burdens could destroy my attitude and my relationship with God and with people, but He carries my burdens and improves my outlook.  What a friend He is!

Anna Lee

 

Friday

The next generation will be told about the Lord.

They will come and tell a people yet to be born about His righteousness.”

~Psalm 22:30b-31a~

 

Many of you remember Bobbie and Susie Eads serving at FBC,K.  Susie’s mother had been through a lot of trials in her lifetime and is now facing another one.  She has had a “silent heartattack”.  Pray for her as she goes through additional testing and insurance requirements before learning what needs to be done for her heart.

Sonja Bradley’s daughter, Milicent, is handicapped.  Her body is slowly giving up the fight to live.  Pray for all the family.

Enjoy these pictures of Macy Gueldner and her family.  Then, pray for them during some difficult times at St. Jude’s.

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

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Loving and Knowing” 

http://odb.org/

Values – Helping Others – “A Flat Tire” 

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1465-A-Flat-Tire

Baptist Press – I didn’t refer you to this site the last few days.  I hope you have time to read some of the wonderful articles they posted the last few days.

BPNews.net

Hymn of the Day – “Stepping in the Light” 

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/t/stepping.htm

Today’s “Lucy” Bible study will focus on outreach.  It’s a good lesson.  I hope you will join us or at least ask someone who attends to tell you about outreach.  For those who can attend, we will meet in the fellowship hall of FBC at 10:00 and finish about 11:30.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Our fathers trusted in You;

they trusted, and You rescued them.

They cried to You and were set free;

they trusted in You and were not disgraced.”

~Psalm 22:4-5~

 

Continue to pray for Betty Taylor and others who have a “bug” this week.  Pray for a timely recovery.

Mrs. Yvonne Birch‘s back surgery went well yesterday.  She should be in rehab by the end of the week.  Keep her on your prayer list.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell continues to be hospitalized in Greensburg.  Pray for her and for her hospital caregiver, Phylis.  Pray for Mr. Phillip who is at home.

Smiley Conerly continues to improve, but the pain is still there.  Pray it will be lessened as he does more therapy.

Ray Blackwell is in week two of treatment.  Pray for him as the side-effects are beginning to show up.

Pray for Peggy Buberette, Ladd Turner’s mother-in-law, as she begins to learn how her tumors will be treated.

Andy Taylor’s sister, Cindy Juban, has completed her first visit to M.D. Anderson.  She learned of several options for her, all positive.  The best news is that the doctors think she will recover the vision she has lost.

Macy Gueldner – The news is not what the family (or doctor) hoped for.  Pray for a good results to the coming treatments.

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

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Re-Creation”

http://odb.org/

Values – Friendship – “True Friendship”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1469-True-Friendship

Hymn of the Day – “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/f/wafwhij.htm

Operation Christmas Child – It’s time to fill the shoe boxes for children who might not otherwise receive gifts for Christmas.  You can pick up information Sunday at FBC, K.

I hope this cooler weather will cause some of us to check out the winter clothing we have and donate what we can in the line of jackets, sweaters, sweats, mittens, scarves, and hats.  You can drop your items off at FBC,K at either the office entrance or the main entrance.

The youth of FBC, K will have a jambalaya fundraiser after morning worship Sunday.  Your donations will help fund winter trips for our youth.

There will be a Family Fun Night Saturday, November 2nd from 6:30-8:30.

I hope you feel refreshed by the weather today and doing something special for someone else.  

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I called to the LORD in my distress,

and I cried to my God for help.

From His temple He heard my voice,

and my cry to Him reached His ears.”

~Psalm 18:6~

 

It seems the number of hurting families grow daily.  It breaks my heart.  Pray for those that you are aware of and those that you may not be aware of.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal – Three new entries yesterday!

Baby Graham, in New Orleans, is improving.  It seems each day this baby shows the world what God can do!

Connor Corkern‘s seizures are better and he doesn’t have pneumonia.  That the answer to two prayers!

Pat Hoosier and his family need to be in our prayers.  The family has bravely and aggressively fought the battle on every front!

Pray for Marty Simpson and his family as he has and angiogram and possibly surgery today in Lacomb.

Pray for Yvonne Birch and her family as she has surgery at OLOL in Baton Rouge.

The monthly breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will benefit the family of Tommy and Jessica Garner.  I hope to see you there at 8:00 this Sunday.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Losing and Finding Our Lives in Him” – http://odb.org/

Values – Appreciation – “Sorry about the Inconvenience” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1471-Sorry-for-the-Inconvenience

Hymn of the Day – “Take Up Thy Cross and Follow Me” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/u/tutcross.htm

This is different than the song I know, but still very meaningful.

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I must proclaim the good news about the kingdom of God to the other towns also,

because I was sent for this purpose.”

~Luke 4:43~

 

Pray for Wanda Smith as she goes to the doctor to check on her foot.  Wanda doesn’t feel like it is healing as it should.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell has been diagnosed with a broken pelvis.  Pray for her and her family at this difficult time.

Robbie Lynn Kirby is improving, even though the side effects are hard on her.  Her doctor performed a great surgery.  She did not need chemo or radiation.  She has lost 70 pounds and much of her hair.  She needs to rest most of this first year.  Pray for her as she continues to fight this battle.  Pray for her family as they support her any way they can.  She has a positive attitude through all of this!

Mr. George Eddie Lee and Mrs. Alice Faye are proud to announce the birth of their first great grandchild, a great grandson, Brooks Eli Wilkinson, on his birthday.  Brooks was born yesterday evening weighing in at 8 lb, 10 oz. and with a length of 22 in.  Proud parents are Jacob and Hannah Wilkinson.  The grandparents are Lee and Debbie Wilkinson and Don and Angela Shockley.  Let’s all thank God for the arrival of this special blessing.

Rafe Cutrer, son of Raymond and Brandy Cutrer, is pleased to report that the new baby in the family will be a girl.  What a blessing!

Mr. Bob Stegall passed away and will be buried in Mississippi.  If you need details of the arrangements, please call FBC, Kentwood (229-8111).

Today, we will meet at Nyla’s at 11:00 to celebrate the October birthdays at the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party.  Join us for this special event.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Campaign” –  http://odb.org/

Values – Character – “The Woman Who Serves Others Now in Crisis Herself” –  http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1472-Woman-Who-Serves-Others-Now-in-Crisis-Herself

Hymn of the Day – “Trust and Obey” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Thanks for checking this site and praying for these needs.  We know believing and praying are vital!

Anna Lee

Monday

“I call on You, God, because You will answer me;

listen closely to me;

hear what I say.”

~Psalm 17:6~

 

Caring Bridge site for Macy Gueldner 

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

Baby Graham continues to improve and may get to go home soon.  Continue to pray for Graham as he gets checked out closely.  Pray for the family who have been at the hospital for eleven days now.

Penny Dees McDowell is slowly showing signs of improvement.  Pray she continues to change in a positive direction.  Pray for her family as they continue to help watch over her at North Oaks.

Continue to pray for Tommy and Jessica Garner as she battles cancer.  Pray for the couple’s four children ages 6 months through 8th grade.  Add the children’s grandparents to the list too.

Pray for Yvonne Birch as he has back surgery Wednesday at OLOL in Baton Rouge.  She is expecting to be in the hospital until the weekend.

Pray for Marty Simpson who will be having an angiogram and possibly stents Wednesday at the heart hospital in Lacombe.  Pray for his family as they help care.

Continue to pray for those who are sick or recovering from surgery including Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell, Mrs. Hazel Smith, and Smiley Conerly.

Sherry P. Wallace
(April 13, 1953 – October 20, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 2:47 a.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at her home. She was born April 13, 1953 in Lubbock, TX and was 60 years of age. She was a retired nurse and a Past Worthy Matron of OES #247, Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Randy Wallace, Sr., Amite; 2 daughters, Wendy Carrier and husband, Herman, Amite and Stacey Austin, Franklinton; son, Randy Wallace, Jr., Amite; 6 grandchildren, Blake Carrier, DeStanie Austin, Heidi Carrier, Katie Austin, Corrin Wallace and Reagan Wallace; 2 brothers, Corey Phelps, Amite and Lance Populis, New Orleans; mother, Patsy Tate, Amite; step-father, Denver Populis. Preceded in death by father, Clayton Phelps; step-father, Hillary Breed Tate. Visitation at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Monday and from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Services conducted by Bro. Marshall Wallace. Interment Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “O Glorious Day!” – http://odb.org/

Values – Friendship – “True Friends” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1476–True-Friends

Hymn of the Day – “One Day” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/oneday.htm

Don’t forget the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party tomorrow at Nyla’s.  We will be celebrating all those with October birthdays at 11:00.

Lend a helping hand to Friendship House in New Orleans by bringing the following items to FBC, Kentwood.

  • Bottles of water
  • Small containers of deodorant
  • Size 3 diapers
  • Brown lunch bags

Lend a helping hand in our area by bringing winter clothing to FBC, Kentwood to be used by Re-Store.

  • Jackets
  • Sweat shirts or pants
  • Winter scarves
  • Hats
  • Gloves/Mittens

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to someone else.!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light;

Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death,

Upon them a light has shined.”

~Isaiah 9:2, NKJV~

 

Baptist Press 

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Stray Hearts”

http://odb.org/

Values – Devotion – A Vicious Cycle Broken

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1477-A-Vicious-Cycle-Broken

Hymn of the Day – “Life’s Railroad to Heaven” – Picture yourself as the engineer of a train in the mountains.  

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

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party – Tuesday at Nyla’s at 11:00

Ladies being honored for October birthdays

  • Susie Sharkey
  • Ivy Jean Womack
  • Susan Rimes
  • Yvonne Jones
  • Marjorie Turner
  •  Majel Dean
  • Judy Easley Dickinson

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee