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Tuesday

“Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength;

They will mount up with wings like eagles,

They will run and not get tired,

They will walk and not become weary.”

~Isaiah 40:31, NASB~

Spencer Clair Webb (at St. Jude)

Just wanted to let everyone know kinda where we are at. We arrived at St. Jude’s today and got checked into there housing. We meet with all her doctors tomorrow and doing eye exam under anesthesia Wednesday. We will keep everyone updated as we know more. Thank you in advance for all of the prayers. We love each and everyone of y’all and are truly grateful for y’all.

Larry Carruth has completed round two of treatment.  Pray for him and his family as they see a doctor for tests to evaluation his current condition.

Pray for the Bales/Brister family as they wait another day to get a biopsy report on David.

New Zion Baptist Church is having a wonderful revival.  Services at 6:30 continue tonight and tomorrow.  Rev. Bruce Worrell is preaching.  Andy Taylor is leading music.  You only have two more opportunities to be a part of this revival.

Baptist Press – Today’s post includes an update on Henry Blackaby – https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/1414cabe389eba5c

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Friend in Need” – http://odb.org/

 

Hymn of the Day – “Day by Day” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daybyday.htm 

Spend some time with the words/message of this song.  Keep them close to your heart all day.

Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering – “Get the Facts” – http://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/missions-facts-stats/

Pray for the senior adults going to Branson today for a trip organized by East Fork Baptist Church.  Pray they enjoy Branson, the company of others on the trip, and grow closer to the Lord at the same time.

Pray for the “young” ladies with September birthdays being honored today at Nyla’s.  May they continue to be a light for others.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“Declare His glory among the nations,

His wonderful works among all peoples.”

~1 Chronicles16:24~

 

Pray for Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, mother of Betty Taylor.  She continues to be in the McComb hospital.

Pray for Angie Nieson’s mother who will have a procedure to check on a possible cancer problem.

I talked with Pat Hoosier’s wife Saturday.  She thanks you for your prayers for their family.  Pray for them as they deal with the spread of the cancer.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Confidence in Troubled Times” – http://odb.org/

Georgia Barnette Missions Offering for Louisiana – Message from Janie Wise – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Standin’ in the Need of Prayer” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/t/a/standinp.htm

Ladies who will be honored at tomorrow’s birthday party at Nyla’s

  • Yvonne Birch
  • Susie Wales
  • Ann Smith
  • Laura Joiner
  • Mary Y. Miller
  • Glenda Schillings
  • Betty Simpson
  • JAN YARBOROUGH

Revival Monday – Wednesday at New Zion Baptist Church at 6:30 P.M.; Rev. Bruce Worrell and Andy Taylor, music

Looking forward to this day the Lord is providing for me….

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Therefore encourage one another

and build each other up

as you are already doing.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:11, HCSB~

 

Henry  Blackaby has been found and is receiving medical attention.

http://www.blackaby.net/blog/2013/09/20/update-henry-has-been-found/

Mrs. Helen Mills passed away.  Please pray for her family.

Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering – Day 7 –  http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-7-fellowship-church/

Hymn of the Day – “Showers of Blessing(s)” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/b/sblessin.htm

As God provides the much needed rain today, remembers how He provides us blessings and more blessings in our lives.

Devotional – “A Prize for Peace” – http://odb.org/

What a turnaround – from dynamite to peace!  God provides a turnaround for each of us if we choose Him.

Looking ahead: The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be Tuesday at Nyla’s.

Anna Lee

Friday

“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~

 

This is the morning David Bales (33) has surgery at North Oaks.  The family will be appreciative of each and every prayer.

Jerry Doughty got a good report from M.D. Anderson.  He doesn’t go back until November.  Thank God for the good  report.

Kathy Jo Thompson has had her surgery for a new shunt in her brain.  Pray for a speedy recovery.

Mrs.  Ruby Ziggler is facing some new complications.  Pray for her and for her family.

Last night, the Third Thursday meeting was a great night of food, fellowship, prayer, and worship.  Thank-you to each person who makes our meeting so special.  Special thanks to Andy Taylor for leading us in worship.  Eight churches were represented last night.

This morning, at 10:00, we well have our “Lucy” Bible study.  Gomer Pyle will join Lucy in today’s video.  We will learn about legalism today as “Lucy Gets Caught in the Draft”.  This study is open to men and to women.  Each lesson is independent, so drop in and join us without feeling like you have missed out on previous lessons.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – Day 6 – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-6-horeb-hispanic-church/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Difficult Place” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “In the Sweet By and By” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/n/t/intsbab.htm

Be sure to read the story of how this song was written.

I’m looking forward to the “Young’ Ladies Birthday Party Tuesday at Nyla’s.  We will be honoring those who have September birthdays.

Trusting God who has His reasons and His answers to our questions!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few.

Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”

~Matthew 9:37-38~

 

Mrs. Ruby Ziggler is back in the hospital.  It seems like she has been “on a roller coaster ride”.  Keep praying for the family.

Mr. John Blackwell fell.  Pray for him as he adjusts to living in his trailer in the country.

A childhood friend who lives in Texas reports that two weeks after back surgery, her husband, Mark,  fell and broke some ribs.  Pray for him as he endures the pain and continues the back recovery.

Rev. Tommy Hicks will have hip replacement surgery today at Our Lady of the Lake.  He has been troubled with this for some time, but tried to keep going.  Pray the surgery goes well and the recovery is complete and in a timely manner.

Continue to pray for David Bales and his family and friends.  David will have surgery tomorrow at North Oaks to remove the melanoma and to check some lymph nodes.  The family will be very appreciative of your prayers.

Ethan Boone asks that you pray for him and his family.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Time for a Change” –  http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Take My Life and Let it Be” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/m/tmlalib.htm

Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer – Day 5 – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-5-mission-builders/

Third Thursday Meeting tonight at 6:30 at our cabin.  We’re expecting great things!

“Lucy” Bible Study – Tomorrow at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC,K.  Men and women at both welcome.  This study doesn’t penalize you for not starting with week one or for missing a week.  Each lesson “stands on its own”.

This is the day the Lord wants you to begin/revive/continue spending some time with Him.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders;

make the most of every opportunity.

Let your conversation be always full of grace,

seasoned with salt,

so that you may know how to answer everyone.

~Colossians 4:5, 6 NIV~

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson as she has shunt surgery tomorrow morning at North Oaks at 6:30 A.M.

Continue to pray for the family of Percy Cutrer.  There will be a memorial service for him at a later time.

It’s not too late to bring clothing or household items for the family that was burned out.  Drop off at the office entrance of FBC,K.

We are still collecting school uniforms for delivery to Re-Store in Amite.  Drop them off at the office or main entrance of FBC,K.

Day 3 of the Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-3-myanmar-congregation/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Seeing God in Familiar Places” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Be sure to read about the origin of this song.  Simple reasoning is usually best.

Mark your calendar for Thursday and Friday.

Thursday – Third Thursday Meeting at the cabin at 6:30

Friday – “Lucy” Bible Study

Looking ahead to a great day!

Anna Lee

Monday Midday Update

Wonderful News!  Spring Creek Baptist Church will have their first planned service in their new building which will be large enough to hold both services at one time.  Beginning Sunday, their new worship time will be 10:00 A.M. for everyone!

Sam Woodard had his kidney surgery and is recovering nicely.  He thanks those who prayed for him.

The MK burned in eastern Africa has safely made it to the capital city.  His burns were labeled as second degree, not third degree which means the healing process could shorted.

 

 

Monday

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth,

to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”

~2 Chronicles 16:9a~

 

Pray for Betty Taylor.  Her body is adjusting to changes in her medication.  Pray she gets to feeling better soon.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson and David Bales as they have surgeries at the end of the week.

Pray for the family of Percy Cutrer who passed away last night.

An unofficial report on arrangements for Tyrone Harrell: Wake tonight at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood and funeral Tuesday.  I’ll post the obituary when it is available.

The study of Deuteronomy will begin tonight at FBC,K at 6:30.

We will have our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin Thursday night at 6:30.  Come with great expectations.

The “Lucy” Bible study will continue Friday morning at 10:00 at FBC, K.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “God’s Will” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Whispering Hope” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/i/whisperh.htm – One of my all-time favorites!

Day 2 of the Week of Prayer for Louisiana Missions and the Georgia Barnette Offering – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-2-the-hub/

I hope the change in the morning temperatures will add a spring to your step.  

Anna Lee

Sunday

   “Let your light so shine before men,

that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

~Matthew 5:16~

Mr. Kenneth Felker and Miss Grace Helen have been out of Kentwood Manor for a short while.  She is now in North Oaks.  Your prayers would be appreciated.

Summer Lyn Bennett

Would my FB friend please pray for my great grand daughter Summer Lyn Bennett? She is in the OLOL Hospital with Severe Pneumonia! She is 1 1/2 years old Please pray for Daniel and Ashley and Lil Danny also .Thanks so much!  Ruth Jones Stokes

Vincent S. Spitale
(November 11, 1922 – September 13, 2013)

A resident of Amite, he died at 12:14 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2013 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington. He was born November 11, 1922 in Amite and was 90 years of age. He was an avid outdoorsman, United States Marine Corps Expert Marksman during World War II, and owner of Spitale’s Bar for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Jenny Spitale; 3 sons, Vince, Jr., Anthony, and Santo Spitale; sister, Mary Currier; 4 brothers, Tony, Guy, Nick, and Sam Spitale; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Spitale; parents, Sam and Virginia Spitale; sister, Frances Petitto. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Life that Shined” –  http://odb.org/ 

Hymn of the Day – “The Light of the World is Jesus” –   http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/w/lworldij.htm 

Week of Prayer for the Georgia Barnette Missions Offering –  Day 1 – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-1-lake-forest-baptist-church/

The missions goal for Georgia Barnette at FBC, Kentwood is $8,000.  Let’s do our part to “Say Something”.

Please pray for the words that I share today about missions that they will be heard and influence others in their work for missions.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Through Him then,

let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God,

that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.”

~Hebrews 13:15, NASB~

Paul Morgan‘s biopsy was done yesterday.  He is doing well.  Pray for Paul and his family as they wait while the biopsy is analyzed.

 

Please continue to pray for Glenda and Tyrone Harrell.

 

Melissa Johnson said she is over compensating for her injuries and causing more problems.  Pray for her as she continues to get well.  Pray for her as she continue to go through physical therapy.

 

Tomorrow will be the annual Homecoming Day at New Zion Baptist Church.  The morning service will be followed by Dinner on the Grounds.

 

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church encourages us to help the people of Colorado by providing “Cleaning Buckets”.

http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/supplies/flood-bucket/

 

 

The Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette State Missions begins tomorrow.  Click here for a sneak peek.

http://vimeo.com/71503978

 

 

Baptist Press News – BPNews.net

 

 

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – Unfailing Mercy – http://odb.org/

 

Hymn of the Day – “Tell Me the Old, Old Story” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellmoos.htm

 

Scott Ralston Bahm

(November 12, 1968 – September 12, 2013)

A resident of Loranger, died at 7:25 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans as a result of Melanoma Cancer. He was born November 12, 1968 in New Orleans. Survived by mother, Virginia Husser Bahm, Loranger; sister, Cheryl Bahm, Husser. Preceded in death by father, Ralston Bahm. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Sunday, September 15, 2013, and from 8:00 AM until religious services at 10:00 AM Monday, September 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Don Bassett. Interment Neal Cemetery, Hwy 445, Loranger.

 

Reminders – All these items can be delivered to FBC, Kentwood,

  • Fall Food Round-Up early Monday morning
  • Collection of uniforms and children’s shoes for  Re-Store
  • Help a family whose home was burned out last week (information available at FBC,K)

 

Have a great day.  Do something today to help someone in some way.

Anna Lee