Category: Announcement

Wednesday

…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

~Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Little Jules Tanksley had her heart cauterization yesterday.  Today, she will have surgery.  Pray for Jules, her family, and the medical team working with her.

 

 

 

Lillian Hyde Brumfield

October 30, 1937 – March 30, 2019

Lillian Hyde Brumfield, a resident of Chesbrough passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at her home. She was born October 30, 1937 in Chesbrough and was 82 years of age. She is survived by 3 sons, Jimmy Brumfield, Kenny Brumfield and Shelby Brumfield, Jr. and wife, Frankie; 4 daughters, Susan Brumfield, Penny Gaines, Lynn Harris and husband, Mitchell, and Helen Vitrano and husband, Victor; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Isaac and Lillian Hyde; husband, Shelby Brumfield, Sr.; 2 grandsons Mitchell Harris, Jr. and Michael Rowdon; 1 granddaughter, Sarah Lillian Vitrano; and 6 brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00 a.m. until religious services at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read & Write the Bible – I Thessalonians 5:15-18

 

 

 

FBC, Kentwood will have youth activities beginning at 5 P.M.  The Children in Action and adults will meet at 6 P.M.

 

 

 

Becoming a Missionary –  If you are interested in becoming an IMB missionary, short-term, long-term, or somewhere in the middle, you will want to check out this site.

https://www.imb.org/go/?utm_campaign=MOBI%2FCT%20%7CLT%7C%20Editorial%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=71313446&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8LXpnBKIfJXX0leqvGN2QVURJy9R1nUYP7gWMOqFNa8RkyOpaIeJZWnvSORllCvlm4JIJMLdJgAhlvHTtjLD-7lwcqvQ&_hsmi=71313446

 

 

Former IMB missionary leader Steve Smith, 57, dies

http://www.bpnews.net/52618/former-imb-missionary-leader-steve-smith-57-dies

 

 

 

I hope you found something here today to help you in some way.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

“God’s family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.” 

~1 Timothy 3:15 GW~

 

 

 

I don’t know about homecoming today at FBC, Kentwood, but I do know the the talented group from years ago, Gloryland, will perform at Gillsburg Baptist Church tonight at 6 P.M.  This will be the first time they have sung as a group in many years.  They will sing at 6 P.M.

 

 

 

Viola R. Jones

September 24, 1933 – March 28, 2019

VIOLA RAYBOURN JONES, (85), loving wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, left this earthly life on March 28, 2019. Viola Mae Raybourn was born September 24, 1933 , the third child of James Alfred Raybourn and Etta Mae Broome Raybourn. Viola married her husband of 61 years, Darrell Dwight Jones of Maurepas, Louisiana, on May 7, 1955. Viola attended Kentwood High School. She met Darrell while attending business college in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Shortly after their marriage, Darrell entered the US Army and Viola moved with him to Fort Polk in Leesville, Louisiana, where she worked on post as an office assistant. Viola and Darrell moved to Brusly in 1964 where they raised their three children. She worked out of the home for many years, doing upholstery work and making custom draperies, and also as a substitute teacher. She later became the office manager for Brusly High School. Viola maintained a strong faith in God, and was active in her Baptist faith, most recently at First Baptist Church in Plaquemine, La. She was a long-time member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Viola and Darrell were avid campers and loved to travel. They were fortunate to visit many of our countries grandest places, traveling to every state except Hawaii. In 1988 they camped their way all across the US and Canada up to the Denali valley in Alaska. One of their all-time favorite places was Black Rock Mountain State Park in Mountain City, Georgia, where they returned for many summers. Their children have many wonderful memories of this park and its rangers, who came to be old friends to Darrell and Viola. In their later years, they spent several weeks each summer in Southfork, Colorado and several weeks during the winter at San Benito, Texas, from which they always returned loaded down with grapefruit. Viola was preceded in death by her loving husband Darrell on April 28, 2016. Viola is survived by one daughter, Deborah Suzanne Jones Torres, and her husband Lyle Charles Torres; and two sons: James Darrell Jones, and his wife Lauren Suzanne Massey Jones; and Daniel Leroy Jones, and his wife Melissa Ann Cade Jones. She had seven grandchildren: Leigh Nicole Jones Adams and her husband Richard Todd Adams; Phillip Matthew Mack and his wife Michelle Clare Folse Mack; Rachel Layne Jones Chappell and her husband Cory Donald Chappell; Jaime Elizabeth Mack Chenevert and her husband Cody Joseph Chenevert; Jennifer Michele Jones Browning, and her husband Gage Daniel Browning; Evan Darrell Mack, and Jared Michael Jones. She also had six great-grandchildren: Piper Eloise Mack, Alice Violet Mack, Georgette Viola Adams, Raylen Leigh Chappell, Silas James Mack, and Jones Ganson Chappell. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings James Houlon Raybourn, Bonnie Verlie Smith Crawford, and Zettie Janette Raybourn Rhodus. She is survived by two brothers, Percy Ben Raybourn and Adren Lavon Raybourn. As per her wishes, Viola will be laid to rest with a small gravesite ceremony at the Line Creek Cemetery in Kentwood, Louisiana on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation (www.alzfdn.org).

 

 

Read & Write the Bible Today – Proverbs 12:9-14

 

 

 

I have the  Bible reading guide for April and will try to get it to the church this morning so you can follow it.  The theme of the verses for April is “Waiting on God”.

 

 

Don’t forget to support the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North America and to bring your donations for Operation Christmas Child.  The OCC purchases can be left in the Sunday School classroom next to the choir room.  If you prefer to give money to OCC, mark your envelope to say special account for OCC.  Thank you for giving so others can learn about Jesus.

 

 

Have a blessed Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

The LORD is my strength and my defense ;

he has become my salvation.

~Psalm 118:14~

 

 

I heard that tomorrow is homecoming at FBC, Kentwood.  I’ve been out so much that I know no details.  If someone will fill me in, I will post it.  Thanks!

Read the Bible – Proverbs 19:17 & 22:9
Baptist Press has some great articles today.
I wasn’t there, but I understand the Gathiers had a wonderful concert at FBC, Covington last night.  They are one of my favorite groups.  I always try to catch them on the television on Saturday evenings.
Please pray for all the young families who are not bringing up their children in church and keeping them there as long as they live at home.  This article one of  several I have read lately that broke my heart.

Sidney C. Simmons

January 03, 1933 – March 28, 2019

Sidney C. Simmons, a resident of Bolivar, LA , passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home. He was born January 3, 1933 in Magnolia, MS and was 86 years of age. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Newman; 2 sons, Richard S. Simmons and wife, Patricia, and Gary B. Simmons; 3 sisters, Jeanette Maxie, Patsy Dillon, and Iris Kay Walker; a brother, Percy Simmons; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Golda Simmons; a sister, Ivy Lee Robertson; and 2 brothers, Bernard Simmons and Reginald Simmons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Tim Lacoste. Interment Bolivar Cemetery, Bolivar, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I hope I gave you some “food for thought” and prayer today.
Anna Lee

Sunday

“My cup overflows.

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.” 

~Psalm 23:5-6 NIV~

 

 

Our daughter-in-law, Becki, will be having gall bladder surgery tomorrow.  Please pray for her as she has this procedure in Rome, GA.

 

 

 

My unspoken request continues to be on my heart today.  Please pray for this person and for the family.

 

 

 

The Pine Ridge Breakfast this morning will be to benefit Allen and Jeanine Stewart who recently lost their home in a fire.  You are invited to join them at 8:00.

 

 

 

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be Tuesday at the Burger Basket in Osyka.  Join them at 11:00.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Matthew 20:28 & 23:11-12

 

 

 

You may want to worship with FBC, K at 10:30 in person or with their live video.  Several other churches in our area will have their services shared live.  If you can’t watch live, you ca witch later.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.

~Psalm 27:4~

 

 

Linda Bridges‘ recent surgery has left her with new issues to endure and overcome.  Pray for her as she faces these problems.  She looks forward to being 100% again.

 

 

Brett Frazier has been moved to a private room.  Please continue to pray for Brett and his family.

 

 

 

My unspoken request has become a much bigger and more complicated issue.  Pray for this person and the entire family.

 

 

 

 

The Hope Center  in Roseland is in need of some people who can do heavy lifting.  They are Tuesday – Friday if you are able to help them.

 

 

 

Former IMB missionary leader Steve Smith, 57, dies

http://www.bpnews.net/52618/former-imb-missionary-leader-steve-smith-57-dies

 

 

Tomorrow morning at 8 A.M., Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast to help someone in the community with a need.  Come get a great breakfast and help a family at the same time.

 

 

Read and Write the Bible Today – Matthew 5:16, 42

 

 

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.

~2 Corinthians 4:6~

“This little light of mine. I’m going to let it shine.”

“Hide it under a bushel, no!”

“Shine all over Kentwood.”

“Let it shine ’till Jesus comes!”

Today, let’s pray for Debbie Wilkinson as she is at MD Anderson.  One test trial will end today and another test trial will begin.  Pray for Debbie to maintain her wonderful attitude and spirit!  Her “light” shines brightly every time I see her.
Last night at church, we talked about El Shaddai, which means “God is sufficient”.  He is!  If you doubt that, use your Bible, phone, or computer to look up verses that tell us God is sufficient.  Find some that speak to your heart and claim them for your own.  Write them in your Bible, around your house, and in your heart!
Two weeks ago, the lab tech who drew David’s labs gave his a bracelet that says “Never Give Up!”.  I wear it because it doesn’t fit him.
Pray for me as we go back today.  Pray that I might pray of each patient at the cancer center that I see.  May each one of them know that “God is enough” to meet every need they have!
Read and Write the Bible Today – Luke 6: 27-31
The Sunday morning church service from my church is available on the church’s Facebook page, “Kentwood First Baptist Church”.  It is available live at 10:30 on Sundays and stays there for you to see as you choose.  I always share it, so it is available on my FB page and the pages of several others.
There is “work in progress”, so please overlook any little problems you see.  They are being addressed so the final product is of good quality.  In the meantime, I know you can get the message and be blessed through the preaching and the singing.
Several other local churches are also broadcasting live, so check them out too.  You will be able to participate in “church” all week long.  I love to use and to see how others use technology to share Jesus with others.  You might find a way to do so too!
Anna Lee

Thursday

But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.

~Malachi 4:2~

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. “Cete” Dillon who is “all better” and home.  “Miss” Margaret is helping to take good care for the Dillons who are looking forward to birthdays next week.

 

 

Mrs. Jeanette Maghee has a light stroke, but is fine now.  Please continue to pray for her and Mr. Ed.

 

 

Please continue to pray for my special request.  An experimental drug is being tried.

 

 

Pray for Mr. Gaylon Cutrer.  He has MRS which in similar to David’s MDS.  As you pray for Mr. Gaylon, pray for his family.

 

 

Frances Gay said her knee is still bothering her, but is expected to stop hurting in a couple months.  Her breathing problem that recently surfaced, is treated with oxygen.  She sees that doctor again in three months.  Pray she can feel better soon.

 

 

Please continue to pray for all the Kentwood folks in area nursing homes.

 

 

 

Read & Write the Bible Today – James 2: 14-17

 

 

 

Do you have a prayer request.  Click on “Contact” and share with me if you wish to share the request on The Prayer Link.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel.

Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.

~Daniel 10:12~

 

 

Read and Write the Bible Today = Ephesians 4: 25-28

 

 

Remember to set your clocks forward Saturday afternoon.  If you don’t, you will arrive at the next event, hopefully church, too late.

 

 

 

There are still a large number of people with the flu.  If you develop the flu, stay home and help stop the spread of this heath issue.

 

 

 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America 

STRONGER IN NUMBERS

LUIS & BEATRIZ SOTO

WEST VALLEY, UTAH

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/soto/

 

 

 

If you don’t want to shop of shoeboxes, Operation Christmas Child, most churches will be happy to accept your donation and shop for you.  Check it out

 

Allen Stewart’s burns are healing.  Pray for this couple as they make new plans for their future.
Have a wonderful Friday.  Make today a great day to remember by doing something to help others.
Anna Lee

Thursday

“Your heavenly Father already knows perfectly well that you need them, and he will give them to you if you give him first place in your life and live as he wants you to.” 

~Matthew 6:32-33 TLB~

 

 

Pray for Mrs. Joann Travis.  She has had a recent leg procedure.

 

 

Andy Taylor said he has had some problems with recent changes in his medication.  Keep Andy and Betty in your prayers.

 

 

Pray for Renee Terrell who had a fall yesterday when a dog tripped her up.  She has several sore areas.

 

 

Also, thank God Mrs. Carol Jean Gill is okay after a fall because of her dog that landed her in a fire ant bed that Mr. Fernie Ray had poisoned the night before.  Thankfully, she had no ant bites.

 

 

Pray for the family of Mrs. Catherine Yarborough.

 

 

 

Mrs. Othell Williams is in Camelot Community Care and doing well.  She will soon celebrate her 97th birthday.

 

 

Ronnie Byrd

Tuesday Morning: They started Ronnie on dialysis, the doctors didn’t want to wait any longer because He was starting to get an infection.

Wednesday: Ronnie is doing better, doctors may remove him off dialysis tonight. If he continues to do good, he may be going home tomorrow we hope. “Isn’t GOD GREAT”

 

 

 

Thank God for the great improvement Buddy and Eleanor have made.

 

 

 

Jennie Grace Ridgedell Frohn

September 29, 1932 – March 05, 2019

Jennie Frohn, 86, of Amite, Louisiana passed away peacefully on March 5, 2019. Jennie was born on September 29, 1932 to the late Thomas J. and Grace Hayden Ridgedell. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Tom Ridgedell, Jr., Wade Ridgedell, and C.W. Ridgedell, and two sisters, Helen Ridgedell and Evelyn Ridgedell Bennett. Jennie graduated from Amite High School. She married the love of her life, Robert Henry Frohn on January 22, 1955. They just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. They were lifelong residents of Amite, Louisiana. Because of her love of flowers, she fulfilled her dream by owning and operating Frohn’s Florist and Gifts for many years. She was a dedicated Christian lady who shared her love of God with her family and friends. Some of her favorite pastimes included being outside gardening, cooking delicious meals, and playing bridge. She is survived by her husband, Robert Frohn; sister, Jenelle Ridgedell Lawrence, Baker, LA; sister-in-law, Jill Ridgedell; one daughter, Alison Frohn Field and husband, Ricky, Amite, LA; three grandchildren; Christopher Bordelon, Hammond, LA; April Field Kemp and husband Jonathan, Hammond, LA; and Richard Henry Field and wife Kelly, Amite, LA; and three great granddaughters, Grace Kemp, Gretchen Field and Hayden Field; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, March 8, 2019 at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, Louisiana from 8-11 am and religious service at 11 am conducted by her nephew, Rev. Brian Ridgedell. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read & Write the Bible Today – Ephesians 2: 8-10

 

 

 

Saturday night will be the day to change your clocks again.  Move the time ahead or you will be late for Sunday School and church.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child items to bring to the classroom next to the choir room:

Hair brushes

Small purses

Marbles

Flashlights with batteries

Hair ornaments

Plastic soap containers

Small games and puzzles (must fit inside a shoebox)

Spoons to eat with

Small plastic cups and bowls

Clothes pins and cording for clothes lines

Small cars, trucks, and tractors

Fish hooks, bobbins, floats, and fishing line

Pot holders, plastic measuring cups, dish towels, and serving spoons

I hope you will look for some of these items as you do your regular shopping.

 

Have a wonderful day.  Do something special to help someone today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Protect me, God, because I trust in you.

I said to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.’” 

~Psalm 16:1-2 NCV~

 

 

 

Some prayer requests for today:

  • Fay Chadwick Todd is having a biopsy.
  • Jewel Y. Cutrer is in OLOL.
  • Heath Rohner is having cardiac issues.

 

 

Please continue to pray for:

  • Sylvester Humphrey of Amite
  • Phillip Strickland’s family
  • Eric Lee’s family

 

 

Things to be thankful for:

  • God’s love
  • Salvation
  • Medical personnel
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Prayers
  • Warm place to spend these cold nights
  • Spring flowers

 

 

Pray for the Baptist Disaster Relief Teams working in Alabama.  Pray for the families who experienced the loss of a family member and for those who will have many months of time recovering from the physical damage of the recent tornadoes.

 

 

Read and Write the Bible Today – Deuteronomy 15: 7-11

 

 

 

Georgia Barneette Offering for North American Missions – Day 4 

IT TAKES TIME

CHINESE CHURCH PLANTER

WESTERN, U.S.

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/chinesechurches/

 

 

 

In the busy life we all lead, take time to thank God for some of your many blessings from God.

Anna Lee