Category: Announcement

Tuesday

“Be still in the presence of the Lord,

and wait patiently for him to act.”

 ~Psalm 37:7 NLT~

 

 

Sharon Phillips is still in ICU.  She is not progressing as her doctors hoped.  They are considering a pacemaker for her.  Please continue to pray.

 

 

Meg Stephens had neck surgery yesterday according to Katera McMillan who also said the recovery was going to be difficult.  Let’s pray Meg breezes through the recovery.

 

 

Stroud Phillips is hospitalized for tests.  Join his many friends in praying for him.

 

 

Nick Tullier, the Baton Rouge deputy who has been going through a long difficult recovery, now has pneumonia.  Pray for him and his family.

 

 

Mrs. Jeannette Maghee fell at home injuring her neck.  She was taken to North Oaks.  Please pray for “Miss” Jeannette and Mr. Ed.

 

 

Joanne Tate, infant daughter of Chuck and Jeanne, did very well during her heart procedure yesterday.  Thank-you for praying for the Tates.

 

 

 

Jerrye Kaye Rawls, who grow up in Roseland, passed away.  I did not locate her obituary, but her services are tomorrow in McComb.

 

 

Mr. John Alan Blackwell passed away yesterday afternoon.  I’ll miss seeing him before Sunday School.  His funeral arrangements are not posted yet.  I’ll post them later.

 

 

 

The speakers at Montpelier yesterday were Mrs. Lee McLean and her granddaughter, Heather Miller.  They told of a mission trip to Nicaragua in December 2017.  Their narrative, pictures, and display were all very good.  Later, Heather sent me a message about a trip the young adult class at New Zion will be making June 11-18, 2019.  If you know of anyone who would like to go with them, you can contact Heather through me or through New Zion Baptist Church.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Judges 13-15
  • Psalms 46
  • John 20

 

 

This is a good day to reflect back on and to count our blessings.  I know you, like me, have many.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. 

Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.

~Acts 2:32-33~

 

 

Pray for Joanne Tate as she has heart surgery at noon today.  Pray for her family as they submit their baby for necessary surgery.

 

The Two Rivers Quarterly WMU Meeting will be at 10 this morning at Montpelier Baptist Church.  Speakers today are Lee McLean and her granddaughter, Heather Miller.  These ladies participated in a mission trip to Central America last summer.  Everyone is invited to attend.

 

Read the Bible – Reflect on God as Love and complete any passages you missed.

 

 

Have a great start to a new week. 

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Sunday

“Open my eyes, so that I may see the wonderful truths in your law.”

 ~Psalm 119:18 GNT~

 

 

Keith and Lori Rhodes live in the neighborhood near Shreveport where a tornado hit Friday night.  Their neighbor’s tree fell in the street, not on the Rhodes home.  It is also the area where a little two year old girl was killed when a tree fell on a RV she was sleeping in.  Please pray for the people in the child’s family.  Thank God there were no other deaths.

 

 

Locally, a tornado hit north of Amite (Arcola area).  Trees were down and lights off, but no lives were lost.  Thank God for his protection for all the people in our area.

 

 

Pray for my former student, Joanne Seymour, who lived in Amte at the time.  Joanne has colon cancer that has spread to her liver.  Pray for her as she begins treatment in NY.  Pray for her as she travels and for her family as they help her during her treatment.

 

 

Pray for Chuck and Jeanne Tate and their new baby, Joanna, who will have surgery Monday to open a valve in her heart.  I know the family will so appreciate your prayers.

 

 

I failed to mention the Syria situation, but know all of you are aware of what has happened there recently.  Please pray for a good ending to the current problems.  Pray for strong and Godly leadership.  Thank God for those in the military who serve all around the world so people can be safe.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Judges 10-12
  • Eccl. 7: 14-29
  • John 19

 

 

Ladies’ Breakfast at FBC, Kentwood – This morning the ladies of FBC will be treated to breakfast and a speaker before Sunday School.  The gathering begins at 7:45 in the fellowship hall.

 

 

Tomorrow’s Quarterly WMU meeting will be at Montpelier Baptist Church.  First, there will be a leadership meeting at 9:00.  The meeting will begin at 10:00 and conclude with a potluck lunch.  Mrs. Lee McLean and her granddaughter, Heather Miller, will share information about their recent Mission Trip.  I hope you will be able to come and to bring a friend.  Join us as we focus outward in our churches.

 

 

 

Thank-you so much for reading my posts and praying each day.  I’m humbled to have this opportunity to share with you.  Your prayers make a difference!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Friday

“Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God.

Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage.

The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.” 

~Matthew 6:6, The Message~

 

Pray for Gail Brister as she has a knee procedure today in Covington.

 

 

Pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden.  She continues to have various health issues.

 

 

David has gained another pound and is slowly trying to regain his strength and endurance.  Please keep praying for him.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Judges 4-6
  • Eccl. 7:1-13
  • John 17

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • Today at 10:00
  • Fellowship Hall
  • Romans 4

 

 

Reminder:  The will be no Third Thursday at the Cabin until David gets stronger.  Hopefully, it won’t be much longer.

 

 

M- JAM – May 4-5 at Camp Tall Timbers

  • Boys and girls in grades 1-6
  • Permission forms available in the church office and from me

 

 

God has blessed us with a beautiful spring weather.  Take a walk and enjoy God’s beautiful creation.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Heaven and earth will pass away,

but my words will never pass away.” 

~Luke 21:33 NIV~

 

 

Pray for Bobby Simpson as he prepares to go to St. Helena Rehab for outpatient rehabilitation.

 

 

Mrs. Mimi Sneed needs prayer for dental work she is undergoing.

 

 

Sharon Philips will be having a heart valve replaced today in Covington.  Pray all goes well today and in the recovery phase.

 

 

Firma Kay Schneeweiss passed the heart tests yesterday, so she was sent home with new medication for GERD.  Thank God she has the less serious problem.

 

 

Jennie made it back to Prague and is with her family.  Thank-you for your prayers.

 

 

Earl Wayne McCarroll, Sr.

March 26, 1956 – April 09, 2018

Earl Wayne McCarroll, Sr., a resident of Roseland, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at his home. He was born March 26, 1956 in Independence and was 62 years of age. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Barbara Jean Easley and husband, Michael, and Jahala Leal and husband, Jonothan; 3 sons, Earl McCarroll, Jr. and wife, Tiffany,  Shanon McCarroll and wife, Januari, and Wren Mayfield; 15 grandchildren, MaKayla Rodriquez, Jaden Wall, Michael Rodriquez, Kennedy McCarroll, Kyleigh McCarroll, Journie Wall, Melanie Hill, ChloeBeth Rodriquez, Jessa Wall, Sara McCarroll, Catie McCarroll, Mason McCarroll, Ava McCarroll, Wyatt Easley, and Harlie Leal; great-granddaughter, Ryan Kate Swilley; 2 sisters, Barbara Morgan and husband, Leroy, and Becky Granger; 7 brothers, Gary McCarroll, Jack “Catfish” Granger and wife, Tammy, Jules Granger and wife, Vonda, David Granger and wife, Linda, William Granger and wife, Charla, Edward Granger and wife, Melissa, and Doug Granger and wife, Rhonda. Preceded in death by father, Ralph McCarroll; mother, Marjorie Granger; step-father, Jack Granger, Sr.; brother in law, J. L. Granger.  Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

T. Eugene Smith, Sr.

January 29, 1935 – April 09, 2018
January 29, 1935 – April 09, 2018A resident of Amite passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at home. He was born January 29, 1935 in Franklinton and was 83 years of age. He was a former member and pastor of Crossroad Fellowship Church. He is survived by his wife, Parmys Waller Smith; 2 daughters, Kandi Susan Smith and Karen Smith Lopez and husband, John; 2 sons, Thomas Eugene Smith, Jr. and wife, Stacey, and James Edmore Smith and wife, Estela; step-daughter, Beverly Susan Husser; step-son, Glenn Lee Husser and wife, Karen; brother, Hobart William Smith, Jr. and wife, Mae; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Hobart William Smith, Sr. and Lula Belle Bennett Smith; first wife, Wanda Joan Husser Smith; step-son, Richard Keith Husser. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Jesse White. Interment Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Missionary Spotlight Update: Eric and Julie Maroney

By Adult Resource Team on April 01, 2018
Maroneys

Relationships are everything in Croatia. It takes years of living through the good and bad together to create a certain level of trust. Eric and Julie Maroney are ready to live through some of the good.

Soon after filling out the WMU questionnaire for the story about their family in the April issue of Missions Mosaic, Julie was diagnosed with cancer. It was not a convenient time for the diagnosis—the Maroneys were leaving their eldest child, Nathan, in the United States at college after 19 years of living in Croatia with the International Mission Board (IMB). The diagnosis brought their active lifestyle to a standstill.

After a year of cancer treatments in the States, Julie received the “all-clear” to return home to her neighbors and friends. Eric, Julie, and daughter Kayleigh didn’t just pick up where they left off; they entered Croatia running to keep up.

“It’s been hectic getting back,” Eric conceded. Just a few months ago, Julie was still getting radiation therapy. However, the family dove right into hosting 2 camps, Vacation Bible School, and volunteer missions teams.

The family may have gone through a trauma, but its goal is the same—building relationships in order to share the love of Jesus Christ.

“The greatest need in Croatia is for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ,” Eric said.

Pray for a spiritual hunger among Croatians. With the family’s brush with cancer, its fire to share Christ burns brighter than ever before.

Eric and Julie Maroney are featured in the April 2018 Missions Mosaic Missionary Spotlight.

Sue Sprenkle spent decades traveling the world for the IMB as a missionary writer/photographer. Now, she leads a quiet life as a digital media professor in Kansas.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Joshua 23-24
  • Eccl. 6:7-12
  • John 12

 

 

Children in Action (Boys & Girls in Grades 1-5)

  • Tonight at 6 P.M.
  • FBC, Kentwood
  • Exciting things are happening.

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M.
  • FBC, Kentwood Fellowship Hall
  • Studying Romans 4 this week

 

 

WMU Events

  • Quarterly Meeting at Montpelier at 10 A.M. Monday, April 16/Speakers – short-term missionaries from New Zion Baptist Church
  • Special invitation to a Ladies’ Event at FBC, Amite at 6:30 P.M.
  • Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home – Items needed will be turned in to Hillsdale Baptist Church Saturday, April 28th.  That gives two weeks to turn them in at church if you cannot attend the celebration on the 28th.

 

 

Don’t forget the Annie Armstrong Offering for North America or items for Operation Christmas Child.

 

 

If you wish to send a request for something to be placed on TPL, you can send a message through this site.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

“The seeds that fell in good soil stand for those who hear the message and retain it in a good and obedient heart, and they persist until they bear fruit.”

 ~Luke 8:15 GNT~

 

 

Pray for our daughter as she leaves Waco and our granddaughter for home, husband, and three other children.  Thankfully, she was able to visit and make some new memories.

 

 

Yesterday, David made it to church for the first Sunday since he got sick.  He’s better, but still seeking answers.  Pray for us as we see a doctor this morning to continue the search.

 

 

Read the Bible – Reflect on God as Lion and Lamb.  Complete any readings you missed this past week.

 

 

The Children in Action, missions group for children at FBC, Kentwood, will have the opportunity to attend M-JAM again this year,   They will leave after school on May 4th and be at Camp Tall Timbers for the meeting on the 5th.  After the great meeting in New Orleans last year, expectations for this year are high.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Donations are being made for filler items for Shoeboxes when they are processed/checked at their next stop after they leave our area.  Items for boys and girls ages 2-14 are being accepted now.  Also, shoeboxes and lists of suggested items will soon be available at church.  Be thinking about how many boxes you and your family will want to pack this year.

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home items are still being collected.  Bring your donations in soon.  A list of suggested items is on the bulletin board at the entrance to the fellowship hall.

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will focus on Romans 4 this week.

 

 

My Sunday School lesson yesterday was on putting our love into action.  Let’s make a special effort to do so this week.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

~Romans 10:17~

 

It was good to see Mrs. Bessie Hayden back at church last night.  She has a fancy scooter to use on her new wheelchair ramp.

 

 

Mr. Bobby Simpson also has a scooter to help him get around.  He continues to improve.  Pray for Betty as she takes good care of him.

 

 

James Rimes was very excited to tell us Susan Rimes‘ doctor has found the medication she needed for her tremors.  Just a few doses and her hands are calm.  Thank God they found the doctor who found the right medication to solve her problem.

 

 

Mr. Ed Magee fell at home Saturday and is bruised up, but thankfully has no broken bones.

 

 

Buddy Waller learned that his tumor has grown a little.  Please pray for him and for his doctors.

 

 

Martha Griffith is having some leg issues which are causing falls.  Pray her doctors can solve this problem.  Pray Martha doesn’t break any bones.

 

 

Timmy Schwartz has a ruptured appendix and will be having surgery at North Oaks at 9:00 this morning.  Pray for a successful surgery.

 

 

FBC, Kentwood will be celebrating 125 years on Sunday, April 29th.  Bro. JP Miles will be our guest preacher for that celebration.  You are invited to participate in our service.

 

 

Ladies with April birthdays to be celebrated on the 4th Tuesday of the month at The Cafe:

Othell Williams

Catherine Yarborough

Gail Brister

Annie Bell Harrell

Virginia McKenzie

 

 

There will be a blood drive at FBC, Kentwood on Sunday, April 15th.  Contact the church office for more information and to sign up.  229-8111

 

 

There will also be a Women’s Prayer Breakfast on Sunday. April 15th at 7:45-8:15.  Janice Cutrer will be the guest speaker.  You are asked to sign up for this event.

 

 

Remember the Annie Armstrong Offering for North America.  The offering helps with ministries in Canada and the United States.  When you give, 100% of the money goes to the ministry.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Suggested item for April is stuffed animals, but purchase whatever you choose.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Joshua 13-14
  • Ps. 41
  • John 10

 

 

May this day give you opportunities to minister to others.  May you recognize your opportunities.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ,

set your sights on the realities of heaven,

where Christ sits in the place of honor

at God’s right hand.”

~Colossians 3:1 NLT~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Joshua 3-4
  • Eccl. 4:1-6
  • John 5

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon has been fighting an infection all week.  She is better now.  Thank God for her progress.

 

 

Yvonne Birch called yesterday to share her good news.  The surgeon said open heart surgery is not needed now.  In August, he will re-evaluate her situation.  Thanking God for all the prayers for Yvonne and her family.

 

 

Scott Womack will be having open heart surgery today in Covington.  Please pray for the surgeon as he works with Scott.  Pray for Scott’s family as they wait.  Pray for Scott who is ready to get this done and behind him.

 

 

I thank God for the peace He has given Yvonne and Scott as they have faced their heart problems.

 

 

David will be seeing a surgeon April 9th to determine if gall bladder surgery is needed.  Please pray for this decision.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Don’t forget to look for bargains to fill shoeboxes when you shop.  It is not too early to begin shopping.

 

 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – Support efforts to win those who are lost in Canada and the United States.

 

 

No Bible study this morning.  We will meet again in a week.

 

 

The Children in Action are collecting broken crayons which they will repurpose for OCC shoeboxes.  If you have any to add to the collection, please bring them to FBC, Kentwood.  Thank-you!

 

 

Pick your sunrise service today!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

Remember this:

Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

~James 5:20~

 

 

Thankfully, Tom Brister was back at prayer meeting last night.  I’m thanking God that Tom’s problems were caught and corrected in time.

 

 

Scott Womack will be having heart surgery tomorrow in Covington.  Please pray for Scott and his family.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Joshua 1-2
  • Psalm 38
  • John 4

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will not meet this week.

 

 

This Easter season, please enjoy a break in routine with some family time, something special to eat, etc., but remember the reason for this holiday is Jesus!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

~Acts 3:19~

 

 

Daniel Venable
(Died March 24, 2018) 

Daniel Venable, 36 of Kentwood, LA, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2018.

Arrangements are incomplete with Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit in charge.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Deut. 33-34
  • Eccl. 3:9=12
  • John 3

 

 

Tonight at 6 P.M., I’ll be blessed to teach Children in Action.  It is one of my favorite times of  the week.

 

 

There will be no Friday Morning Bible study this week due to the Good Friday Holiday.

 

 

Sunrise services will be available at several area churches Sunday.  If possible, plan to attend one of them.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net/

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com

 

 

Please pray for the many spiritual, physical, and emotional needs in our community, state, nation, and world.

Anna Lee