Category: Announcement

Wednesday

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.

~John 1:12-13 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Adam Carter

Will you please add Adam to the prayer link. Sunday he got rebar though his hand.  It went in about the middle of his hand below his little finger and came out by his index finger. He had to have emergency surgery to remove it. His index finger is numb and he can hardly move his fingers. Surgery went fine. He will go see a hand specialist tomorrow and we will find out what has to be done and if there is any more surgery that has to be done, and how much damage was done. Thank you
Lawana

Hinsdale County Office of Emergency Management

We’re sad to report that a body found along the Rio Grande River has been identified as Tessie Strickland.

LAKE CITY, Colo., July 29, 2019 – On July 25 at approximately 4 p.m., the body of Tessie Strickland was found along the Rio Grande River in Hinsdale County. Hinsdale County Coroner Jerry Gray pronounced death at approximately 6:30 p.m. that evening.

The body was transported to the morgue at Montrose Memorial Hospital for identification and was positively identified late Tuesday afternoon, July 30. Strickland’s husband has been notified.

Mrs. Strickland, 64, of Kentwood, Louisiana, was reported missing on June 27 after being swept downstream in Pole Creek near the border of Hinsdale and San Juan counties. Her body was discovered approximately four miles downstream from where Pole Creek empties into the Rio Grande River.

Mrs. Strickland and her husband Tommy Strickland were returning to Silverton from a day trip to Creede, Colorado, on Forest Service Road 520, a four-wheel drive road that crosses Pole Creek. Although passable in the morning when the Stricklands crossed on their way to Creede, the creek had become swollen with spring runoff by the early evening when they returned. When the couple attempted to cross the creek again, their Jeep stalled in the fast-moving water and was carried downstream. In an effort to save themselves, the couple jumped for the stream bank. While trying to help his wife climb up the bank, Mr. Strickland said he was swept under the water. After resurfacing, Mr. Strickland could not see his wife and could not locate her. Passing motorists found Mr. Strickland and assisted him in notifying authorities.

Extensive search operations were conducted to locate Mrs. Strickland, which included more than 25 personnel from Hinsdale County Sheriff’s Department, Mineral County and San Juan County. Helicopter surveillance was provided by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. Personnel conducted foot searches along the banks of the Pole Creek and the Rio Grande River, a search and rescue dog was employed, and a drone was used for aerial searches in areas not accessible on foot.

 

Please lift up Tessie’s family during these difficult days.

 

Gordon Jones

October 16, 1937 – July 29, 2019

 

Gordon Jones, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 16, 1937 in Independence, LA and was 81 years of age. He is survived by wife of 57 years, Gloria S. Jones; 3 daughters, Arlene Jones Armstrong, Sonya Jones David and husband, Corey and Stacie Jones; 1 son, Allen Jones and wife Jonni; 9 grandchildren, Kristin Garner, Duane Garner, Timothy Cassidy, Christopher Hall, Deaven David, Rosita David, Ryan Jones, Matthew Jones and Macayla Jones; 9 great-grandchildren, Harleigh Cassidy, Calem Jones, Liam Jones, Jaxon Garner, Eli Garner, Kaiden Garner, Grayson Jones, Maisie Jones and Abby Mason; 1 brother, Herbert Jones; 2 sisters, Etta Baham and husband Gerald and Katherine McGlothern and husband Brad; 1 brother-in-law, Bobby Adams. Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Myrtis Jones; 1 sister, Rita Adams. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Thursday, August 1, 2019, and from 8:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM Friday, August 2, 2019. Services conducted by Bro. Tim Moffett. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Both Spring Creek and Osyka are having Youth VBS this week.  Check them our to see if your youth would be interested in attending.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10

 

 

 

If you didn’t get a copy of the Scripture writing plan for August, they are available in the sanctuary of FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

 

Continue to pray for the many others who have various needs. 
Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Isn’t everything you have and everything you are sheer gifts from God?

So what’s the point of all this comparing and competing? You already have all you need.” 

~1 Corinthians 4:7-8 The Message~

 

 

 

Eleanor Morris said Buddy got another good report.  That’s nine months of good reports!  Thank you God, for giving the family this time.

 

 

 

Rebecca Seymour Rodriguez, formerly of Amite, had another cancer surgery yesterday in Savanna, GA.  The surgery went well.  Becky asks for your continued prayers.

 

 

 

Last night, I learned about a Missions and Ministry Luncheon at FBC, Greensburg that will be at eleven this morning.  It is being done by the Louisiana Baptist Convention out of Alexandria.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – 2 Thessalonians 1:3-5

 

 

 

I was thankful for the rain yesterday, especially since we were able to get home from Baton Rouge before the rain arrived.  The rains have given little breaks from the high temperatures.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for the people who have been listed here recently and others whose needs for which you may be aware.  Prayer certainly makes a difference in the life of the person who is praying and in the lives of those who are the focus of the prayers.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God’s hand for that person.

Never tell your neighbors to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now.” 

~Proverbs 3:27-28 The Message/GNT~

 

 

 

Scripture Reading and Writing – “Patience and Perseverance” – 2 Corinthians 6: 3-5

 

 

 

Pine Ridge Methodist Church will serve their buffet breakfast as their monthly fundraiser Sunday morning at 8:00.  You are welcome to participate.  The breakfast is delicious.

 

 

 

Keep Operation Christmas Child in mind when you do your regular shopping.  There’s many things available that will be helpful in the “shoeboxes”.  Some ideas for you today:

  • 5″ flashlights from Walmart
  • Extra batteries for flashlights
  • Highlighters
  • Glue sticks
  • Ivory soap
  • Washcloths
  • Small baby dolls
  • Marbles
  • One-subject notebooks
  • Crayons
  • Calculators

You can leave your items in the church office or in the classroom next to the choir room at FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

 

Coming soon – Fall Food Roundup for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home – Pickup at FBC, Kentwood will be Monday, September 16th.  They need family-size quantities.  Some of their most needed items are:

  • BBQ Sauce
  • Bottled Juice
  • Children’s Cereal
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Dishwasher Detergent
  • Flavoring for baking
  • Canned Fruit
  • Jell-O Pie Filling and Pudding
  • Kool-Aid
  • Instant Oatmeal
  • Paper Towels
  • Pickles and Relishes
  • Spaghetti Sauce
  • Sugar

If it is easier to give money than to buy and transport food to the church, a check is always welcome and allows them to get items that are still needed.  This once-a-year collection has to feed the children in all the cottages at the children’s home for a year.  Be generous.

 

 

 

Don’t live a life focused you yourself, but focus your life on other people.  There is a great old hymn “Others” that comes to mind this morning.

 

Have a great Saturday!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“If you love Me,

keep My commandments.”

~John 14:15~

 

 

 

Scripture writing plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – Hebrews 6:13-15

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

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – I’m so thankful David is well enough now to help me with getting items ready for Operation Christmas Child.  He was unable to help last year.  David is great at removing the packaging and letting me put things in the proper place.  His walker is perfect for carrying bags and boxes from the car to the room at the church.  Without his help I would not have made as much progress as I have.  If you have some free time and would like to help, there is always something to do for Operation Christmas Child.  Of course, you can always help by shopping.  I love walking into the church office or the Sunday School room and finding items someone left for OCC.

I am appreciation of someone asking for boxes to pack and for others who have given money to help with purchases.  You can pack your own boxes or purchase items to add to the collection so we can pack the boxes at our packing party.

One thing we use a lot of is clear plastic bags, snack, quart, and gallon size.  If you can supple some bags, that will be a big help.

If you are going to pack individual boxes and want to use the red and green ones, please let me know.  I will make sure I have some ready for you.

If you want to come pray over the items that will be shipped, please do so.  It is never too early to pray for how the boxes will be influential in the lives of boys and girls.

This morning, David and I have already talked about the progress that has been made.  I’ve already looked up some new crafts for us to try.  OCC is firmly in  our hearts and often in our conversations.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?

~Psalm 27:1~

 

 

Scripture Writing – “Patience and Perseverance” – 2 Peter 1:5-9

 

 

The monthly “Young” Ladies Birthday Party will be tomorrow at 11 at the Burger Basket.  Join the group in celebrating July birthdays.  Everyone is invited to have lunch with us Dutch treat.

 

 

 

It was good to see Kenneth Birch back in church yesterday.  Let’s continue to pray for good results from his back surgery.

 

 

 

Beth Brabham will be seeing a surgeon today to set up a date for gall bladder surgery.  Let’s pray for her to get relief soon.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. Frank and “Miss” Barbara Erwin.  I certainly miss seeing them when they are unable to be in church.

 

 

 

Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby Dillon were back in church yesterday.  They enjoyed hearing Bro. Wendell Rhodus preach yesterday.

 

 

 

Gaylon Curter‘s blood level got low so he was admitted to the hospital for platelets and two units of blood.  He is home and feeling better now.  Continue to pray for him and his family as his continues to fight his battle with MDS.

 

 

 

Don’t forget to purchase some school supplies for OCC this week.  You can drop them off in the church office any day but Saturday.  School will be beginning soon.  School supplies will be less available them.  Every shoe box we pack will need school supplies so help us get enough for all the boys and girls.  Thank-you!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

~Hebrews 13:5-6~

 

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience & Perseverance” – James 5: 10-11

 

 

 

Please pray for Bro. Ernest Graham and two others from East Fork Baptist Church as they do mission work in Canada this week.  Pray those they minister to will have their eyes and hearts open to Jesus.

 

 

 

Barbara Dale Travis Carter

May 15, 1954 – July 19, 2019

Barbara Dale Travis Carter died Friday July 19, 2019 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center of Covington. She was 65, a native of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana and a long-time resident of Franklinton, Louisiana. Barbara was a graduate of Greensburg High School, Southeastern Louisiana University, and LSU Law School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Huey Marvin Travis and Araminta (“Polly”) Bennett Travis; and her sister Connie Kathleen Travis Jenkins. She is survived by her husband Clay Alston Carter; her son Lee Alston Carter, daughter-in-law Annie Cazenave Carter, and grandson Jackson Thomas Carter; son Thomas Travis Carter; sister Valerie Suzanne Travis Lane; and brother Huey Marvin (“Bubba”) Travis. Barbara was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church of Franklinton. Her love for her community was only surpassed by her love for her family. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, Louisiana with religious services to follow conducted by Rev. Brian Ridgedell. Burial will follow in the Greensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church of Franklinton at 1015 Cleveland St., Franklinton, LA 70438. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

 

I know I have been sharing about the Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes” lately.  I do so because I believe in sharing the gospel.  “Shoeboxes” have proven to be an effective outreach to many, many children each year.  Today, I am going to ask you to commit to making some purchases for OCC this week.  I ask you to purchase school supplies for boys and girls who are between the ages of 2 and 14.  This site, https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/, will be helpful in guiding you this week.  I like to buy multiple items of several different categories when I shop.  You may find you enjoy buying for one boy or girl, but want to buy everything they will need.  The choice is yours.  Don’t think two year olds are too young for school supplies.  Think of thick crayons, coloring books, blank paper, pencils, water colors, rounded scissors, glue sticks, etc.  Bring your purchases to the church office by next Sunday morning.  I will be grateful for your purchases and excited for the children who will receive the boxes and have an opportunity to learn about Jesus, much like our local boys and girls do at Sunday School.

This is my challenge to you this week.  Get out and enjoy shopping for school supplies for a child or children from very disadvantaged countries.  Let’s work together to make this world a better place for others.  Let’s work together to help others learn about Jesus.  One week!  School supplies!

If FBC, Kentwood is not your church, find out how your church, school, organization, etc. is working to help.  You can work through another group or you can help us in Kentwood.

 

 

 

I’m thankful to report that David is better than he was a few months ago and a year ago.  He has been able to sit and help unpackage items, sort items, create useful items, etc.  I feel so blessed that he can help now.  Ask him about helping our son-in-law give out shoeboxes in Romania a few years ago.  He has some awesome stories to share.  He and I are firm believers in this Franklin Graham Samaritan’s Purse project.  I hope you will want to join us again or for the first time.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good.

Anyone who does what is good is from God.

Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.

~3 John 1:11~

 

 

Bill Frazier‘s neck surgery went well yesterday.  Pray for him as he recovers from surgery.

 

 

 

A small church in our association is again sending s mission team to another country.  This trip  will include 14 mission volunteers and lots of support from others who cannot make the trip.  They are small in size, but BIG on missions!

 

 

 

Tangipahoa Baptist Church is also sending a mission team to a central American country.  I got this information verbally and do not have an exact number of those going.  I did learn the church gathering items to send.  I’ll post a list of items if I can get one.

V.R. “Cuestick” Blades, Jr.

August 12, 1933 – July 15, 2019

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home. He was born August 12, 1933 in Greenlaw, LA and was 85 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Shelia Anderson; 2 sons, Gary Blades and James Allen Blades; 2 sisters, Evelyn Glenn and Pearline Coker; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Rita Dunn Blades; his mom, Annie Rhodes Blades; his dad, Vernie Red Blades, Sr.; 1 son, Brian Scott Blades; and 1 daughter, Rebecca Blades. Interment was held at Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Clarity Hospice. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – James 5: 7-9

 

 

Operation Christmas Child in very important to me.  I am enjoying some time shopping and gathering as well as unpackaging and organizing.  Let me know if you want to help in any way – purchasing, crafting, organizing, 

A neighbor brought me three bags of medicine and baby food containers she washed and prepared for packaging small items.  A lady gave me money for fishing supplies.  I bought some items needed and look forward to packaging for boys to enjoy using.  Another lady gave me money to shop with.  I bought pencils and pens with her money.  One class at church has purchased bandanas and stuffed animals.  A lady gave me some handmade stuffed animals.  Another lady drew faces on them. 

Do you need me to shop for you?  Do you need me to give you suggestions for your purchases?  If so, Walmart has one subject composition books for a quarter.  It certainly would be helpful if some of you would purchase boxes for these while they are on sale.  Do the math.  That is a good deal on notebooks.  You can leave your purchases in the church office or in the classroom by the choir room. 

I can always use more craft items like beads, school supplies like highlighters, crayons, and markers, and soap and washcloths.  We open the soap and let it harden so it doesn’t mold and so it will last longer.  I certainly have learned lots of tricks.

If you have time and a pair of scissors, I can always use help cutting t-shirts to make jump ropes.  I think there is an opportunity for everyone.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

“God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” 

~Matthew 5:7 NLT~

 

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – Deuteronomy 31:6

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. Frank and “Miss” Barbara Erwin.  They are improving.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

Kenneth Birch is recovering from hip surgery.  Keep him in your prayers,

 

 

 

The WMU meeting scheduled for this morning at Spring Creek has been postponed.  You will be notified when it is rescheduled.

 

 

 

Yesterday, I noticed a door hanger I have that says “Give Thanks”.  November is not the only time to be thankful!  Storm Barry can be described in many ways.  This morning, I want to give you some examples of how people are giving thanks concerning Barry.

First, most people in Baton Rouge and New Orleans are thankful water was diverted from the Mississippi River preventing flooding in the cities.  Meteorologists  made some educated predictions that were helpful in people being prepared for the storm.   Based on information available to them, some experts decided not to call for evacuation from areas that have previously flooded.  This seemed risky at the time, but was apparently the correct call and avoided thousands of people from leaving their homes and cities unnecessarily.

Many people were first responders.  I’m thankful for them and for not being one in the story named Barry.  I thank God for their willingness to help and their safety as they helped others.

I personally know a number of people who elevated their furniture, but didn’t flood.  One family that did that is Roy and Diane Turner.  The work was hard.  Their home did not flood,  but they were prepared.  They are thankful their home was spared and that they were able to prepare “just in case”.

I told David the route I was choosing to travel to church and back yesterday based on the number of trees that could have potentially fallen.  Later, we saw Sherry Gill Simpson and her parents.  They witnessed a tree falling across a highway, but they were still far enough away to be safe.  They were thankful they were spared.

I know people who had camps to flood, but homes that are not flooded.  I think they have to be thankful for a place to live that did not flood.

I know Louisiana Baptists will be working hard in the coming weeks to help those who had flooding.  I’m thankful to be a part of this group, even though I cannot personally help this year.  I know the home and business owners will be thankful for people who are willing to help them.  I remember all the trips David and others made to the lower ninth ward of New Orleans following Katerina.  People were thankful for help.  David and the other volunteers were thankful to be able to help out.  This is also true for the more local flooding in August 2016.  Thanks to all those who help with disaster relief in any way.

Our power went off twice, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.   I’m thankful for the local men who work for Demco who got out in the bad weather and returned service to us.  We were prepared to be without service for a longer period of time, but so thankful when it came back on.

I’m thankful for store employees who had to deal with lots of people wanting bread, snacks, etc.  The delivery drivers we saw were working diligently for all the customers who would be purchasing food within a short period of time.

Who and what are you thankful for?  Did you take time to thank God for your safety and that of your property, your church, your neighbors, etc?  Did you think about the hours of family time people gave up to make life more convenient for us.  We all benefitted from time and effort of many others.  Were we polite and appreciative when we saw the people working?

Today is a good day to count our blessings!  Where will you start?  Who will you thank when you see them in the coming days?  Does God know you are thankful?  Did you tell Him?

We are receiving a hard rain right now.  We are dry.  The lights, television, etc are working.  We are in our own home.  Our neighbors are too.    We’re thankful!  How about you?

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’

The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12: 30-31~

 

This day will be a good day to practice these verses.

 

 

 

Fay Chadwick Todd is doing well following surgery.  She thanks those who prayed for her.

 

 

 

The storm, Barry, is still around and still forecasted to bring us a lot of rain today.  I know some churches have cancelled services for today.  Other churches have adjusted schedules.  Some churches will have church as usual.  Other churches have not made a decision yet.  Be sure you are aware of your church’s schedule.

I don’t know of any flooding or serious problems in our area.  I do know that the Baptist Disaster Relief will be busy helping people who have damage.  I did read about one church that had roof damage.

Are you able to help?  Are you willing to help?

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – I Peter 2: 19-23

 

 

 

Need some interesting reading today?  Try Thom Rainer’s blog.

https://thomrainer.com/blog/

 

 

 

Thankful to have electricity this morning!  Thankful to have water!  Thankful to have a roof!  Thankful to be safe and dry!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

I am your God and will take care of you until you are old and your hair is gray.

I made you and will care for you; I will give you help and rescue you. 

~Isaiah 46:4~

“He is Fully Able”

http://baptistmessage.com/steve-horn-he-is-fully-able/?fbclid=IwAR2C6ten71kFgtCjCP99QUO9f1hl25kE3nlmTmliJjNGiyndGE4oZEC0TOU

Prepare for a season of rain and the possibility of power outages.

 

 

 

Pray for Bryan and Brandon Tate as they travel to MD Anderson and back home today.  Pray the weather does not interfere with the roads they will be traveling.  Pray for a good report on Bryan’s health as he moves into 16 months of maintenance.

 

 

 

Continue to pray for Carl “Chicken” Gaines as he continues to improve.  Barbara and “Chicken” were able to be in attendance at David’s Party Saturday.

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – Romans 5: 1-5

 

 

 

Yesterday, we had people checking on our needs during the coming storm and offering to help us.  Who do you need to check on?

Anna Lee