The annual associational meeting for Two Rivers will be tomorrow night at FBC, Kentwood. Everyone is invited to attend.
The classes for new members of FBC, Kentwood will be tomorrow night at 5 P.M.
The quarterly WMU meeting will be Monday morning at Spring Creek Baptist Church at 10:00 A,.M.
The Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin will be Thursday at 6:30. We hope to see you there.
Therefore, He is always able to save those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
~Hebrews 7:25 HCSB~
Mrs. Ruby Dillon was moved to room 1717 at North Oaks Rehab (old West Park Hospital on Morrison).
Read the Bible – Acts 19-20 & Psalm 198
Operation Christmas Child – I will have a list of items I need to complete the shoeboxes on a black clipboard under the stairs to the balcony. These are the items we need to complete the shoeboxes we plan to fill. If you would like to help, please sign in the with the items you will bring by next Sunday. Thank you for helping pack these boxes to deliver hygiene items, gifts, and a booklet about Jesus that will introduce a class to teach children about Jesus in their own language. Or donations to pay for postage are at 51%. You many mark your envelope “Postage for OCC”.
The shoeboxes are folded, the labels are ready, most of the gifts are in. Packing of shoeboxes will be three weeks from tonight. I am so excited! I hope you will plan to be there.
Let your actions today show Jesus to others.
Anna Lee
Maddie’s Miracles – Maddie is the granddaughter of a friend and former classmate. You can read the posts on Facebook. She is a beautiful young lady.
Maddie went back for her check up today (Monday). The pneumonia is still there and has moved. The pulmonologist said her lungs sound like a hurricane. She will take ten more days of antibiotics and see if it gets any better. She can’t get back on her kidney meds or get her port fixed until this clears up. Please pray for it to be gone!! She is still very tired and wheezy but no fevers so that’s a blessing. Thanks to all our prayer warriors! God is so very good ALL the time.
Bro. Mike Stafford, pastor of Greenlaw Baptist Church, is in OLOL undergoing some unplanned medical tests. Please pray for him.
Josiah Huckaby – grandson of Bubba and Linda Huckaby
I can’t believe our little man turned 7 months old yesterday! Seems so crazy that it’s been that long since we started this journey. He is doing good & is off of the invasive ventilator. He is still on the non-invasive ventilator but definitely an improvement from where he was last week. He still hasn’t had his heart cath. They have rescheduled it for tomorrow. This is our 4th time being on the schedule so hopefully he won’t get bumped tomorrow for any emergencies. We are ready to have a clearer picture of what is going on. God is good & He’s got this!
Phillip Strickland‘s testimony was shared by his parents. They also thanked those who have prayed for Phillip. I’m passing it on to you. Phillip is taking another treatment today.
My God is an awesome God!! In December of 2016 I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and was told I had one of the largest tumors these doctors have ever seen. Through prayers and my faith in God, after my rounds of radiation that tumor was completely gone and everyone was amazed at the response to treatment that I had. After my surgery to remove the remaining disease we found out the cancer had spread to my liver which they think it had probably been there all along but didn’t show up in the type scans I initially had. Though this was a set back, I never lost faith because I knew God had my back and I knew I had lots of people praying for me. After my 6th chemo treatment we had another round of scans and as of today I have no active cancer cells in my liver. I still have a long journey ahead of me but I wanted to make this post today as a testament to my faith in God’s healing power and his love. #strongerthancancer
Read the Bible – Acts 11-12 & Psalm 124
Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net
Wednesday Night at 6 P.M. – Children of FBC, Kentwood will have missions and crafts class.
“Holy Bible, Book Divine” – I’ve had the privilege of teaching the children at church Bible Drill classes this summer. It is amazing what they can learn and remember. It’s never too early, or too late, to begin teaching children about the Bible.
Operation Christmas Child – Only 25 days until the packing party! It’s time to begin finalizing that we have what we need for the “shoeboxes”. David and I are so excited to be a part of this ministry!
Our prayers count!
Anna Lee
I’m thankful we were spared any of the problems associated with Hurricane Nate. Yesterday was a beautiful day in Kentwood. That makes me remember that God can take a life headed for hell and turn it around. That life can be a blessing and an example for others.
Sunday, we had the opportunity to worship with many of our neighbors. We enjoyed being a part of their congregation for the day. We found time to visit our friend, “Miss” Ruby, in the hospital and to twice spend time working with Operation Christmas Child donations. If you would like to make purchases of needed items, please ask me about current needs or check the list under the stairs to the balcony.
David and I get more excited as time gets closer to being able to ship and pack the items in three and a half weeks. This project means so much to us because we have seen the shoeboxes as they were received and opened by children. We know each box represents gifts, but the greatest gift in each shoebox is the opportunity to learn and accept Jesus, not only for the recipient, but for the extended family who will all get to hear about Jesus. I’m thankful for Samaritan’s Purse!
Read the Bible – Acts 9-10 & Psalm 123
Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net
Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com
“Blest Be the Tie that Binds”
Please use the contact section of this site or contact me by phone. You can always leave a message on out home phone. May you “light” shine today!
Anna Lee
When we go to the hospital or nursing home, I often wonder who is there that we would visit is only we knew they were there. I remember the day when there was a patient list available for visitors, but understand why that is not the case at the present time. This leads me to say that even though we saw three friends at the St. Helena Hospital/ Nursing Home Tuesday, there were at least two more we would have visited if we had only know they were there. Mrs. Anne Hurst is in the hospital and Mrs. Judy Purvis in the nursing home. (I forgot the new last name for the second lady and didn’t ask Rusty or Becky because I think many of you will recognize her Purvis name better.) I appreciate receiving phone calls from some of you who help me know about friends and family members that I need to list here.
Read the Bible – Acts 5-6 & Psalm 121
The Two Rivers meeting planned for Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood has been postponed a week due to “Nate”. I assume we may revert to our usual Sunday night schedule.
Yesterday, Henry and Virginia McKenzie and David and I worked on counting and sorting the items we now have for Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes”. We have what we need for most items, which is very good. The key items we still could use are washcloths, pencils. and pens. Since I called the names of those who helped yesterday, I would also like to say Miles Hatchel, Jennie Hatchel, Diane Simons, Ora Lee Wilson, and Summer Clemsons have also helped. Many of you have contributed. This is an enormous project that is possible only with your support. Thank-you all for supporting Operation Christmas Child! Check the poster by the piano to see how we progress on collecting postage to ship the boxes.
I’m thankful to hear “Nate” will not be as strong as some of the past hurricanes. Let’s continue to pray for those in the path of the storm wherever it choses to go.
Make today a blessing to someone by your words and actions today.
Anna Lee
Donna Fay Miller is still coughing and having medication issues. She goes back to the doctor today. Please continue to pray for her.
Theople Hurst was released from the care of her doctor who did her recent gall bladder surgery. “Miss” Theople is most anxious to get back to church.
Jimmy Alford, David’s brother, saw his new cancer specialist yesterday to discuss the plan for treatment. Pray for Jimmy as he begins a tough round of treatment.
Ruby Dillon has had two or three more difficult days. Pray for “Miss” Ruby as doctors are still trying to identify her problem. Pray also for Mr. “Cete”, her personal caregiver.
April 08, 1998 – October 04, 2017
A resident of Kentwood, he passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in Magnolia, MS. He was born April 8, 1998 in Hammond, LA and was 19 years of age. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Mary Margaret Bates Kundler; sister, Kristen Kundler; grandmother, Amelia Terry Bates; grandfather, Kurt Kundler; aunts and uncles, Kelly and Tammy Kundler and Aimee and Tyrone Blades. Preceded in death by grandparents, Hugh Bates and Carmen Thomas Kundler; and an uncle, Patrick Bates. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Townsend. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/kody-kundler?fh_id=10545
Bible Study – 10 A.M. today on Ezekiel 25
Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net
Read the Bible – Acts 3-4 and Psalms 120
Operation Christmas Child – Washcloths are still needed!
Postage for “shoeboxes” is still needed. When I think of how much it costs me to mail a shoebox size package to my family overseas, I quickly realize what a bargain this postage really is!
Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana meets needs. Remember, 100% of the money given goes directly into various projects here in Louisiana.
“Work, for the Night is Coming”
I don’t usually include weather information, but with “Nate” quickly coming our way, I want to ask you to prepare in the way that is best for you and your family. It looks like it will be hear during the very early hours Sunday.
Your prayers are greatly appreciated by others. Keep them coming.
Anna Lee
Rene Terrell of Osyka had a 99% heart blockage that was repaired with a stent. She is home now and feels thankful. You can join her in thanking God for a successful procedure.
Jake Fowler broke his right thumb in the Sumner football game. He required surgery, which was yesterday morning in Covington. I called Wendy yesterday and found her mom was there with Jake as he rested. The break was worse than everyone first thought.
Dominic Terrese, a classmate from Amite High is hospitalized following a hear attack. As you pray for him, please also pray for his wife, Jane, and other family members. Dominic and Jane live in Loranger.
George Cutrer had a post surgery check-up. All seems to be going well. Thank God for George’s good report.
Donna Fay Miller was able to return home late yesterday afternoon. I’m sure she is so thankful to have her procedure done and be back at home. Thank you for praying for her.
April 17, 1934 – October 03, 2017
http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/bettie-smith?lud=9872BD094E97BFF7471D64402560E5DD
January 19, 2000 – October 02, 2017
Read the Bible – Acts 1-2, Psalm 119: 153-176, & video on Acts 1-12 (BibleProject.com)
Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net
Today is the national Bring Your Bible to School Day. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your faith.
The Senior Adult Revival was wonderful! Thanks to Margaret Caraway and others who helped plan it for us to enjoy.
Tomorrow’s Bible study will be on Ezekiel 25. You are welcome to join us in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.
Operation Christmas Child – We are collecting soap and washcloths this week.
Darlington Baptist and Bethel Baptist churches are having a joint revival. Rev. Don Meadows of Taylor Creek Baptist Church is preaching. Someone who was there last night said they had a very good service.
“Alas and Did My Savior Bleed”
(You will be missing out if you do not watch this. I watched this one and just kept watching other songs.)
Have a terrific Thursday.
Anna Lee
Thank you for praying for Barbara Battles. She is now home from the hospital.
Shelbi Travis is home with home health care for three weeks. She is much better since the blood transfusion. Thank-you for praying for her.
Mrs. Ruby Dillon has been moved to room 4403 at North Oaks. It is best to enter the hospital at the north entrance. Please continue to pray for her.
October 01, 1928 – September 29, 2017
August 11, 1958 – October 01, 2017
Norman Leroy “Lee” Merritt passed away on October 1, 2017 at the age of 59. Survived by his loving companion, Carolyn Stewart; son, Scott Merritt (Amanda); daughter, Linda Ballard (Matthew); stepson, Charles Stewart (Heather); mother, Janie Holden Hughes; and grandchildren, Thomas, Brandon, Scotlynn, Alli, Aribella, Matthew, Jr., Mason, Marissa, Michael, Colby, Bree-Anna and Jazmyne. He is also survived by Bonnie Merritt; brother, Robert Merritt (Karen); sister, Jan Howell (PeeWee); and nieces and nephews, Shelly, Rachel, Bubba and Hannah. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite at 11 AM Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Amite.
May 09, 1930 – October 02, 2017
A resident of Husser, she passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was born May 9, 1930 in New Orleans and was 87 years of age. She is survived by her children, Julia H. Grace and husband, Dewayne, Clara M. Crowe, Alton L. Husser, Dale L. Husser, Sr. and wife, Sherrijean, Janet M. McDonald, and Sammy Husser and wife, Donna; brother, Alfred Pete Monier; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, step-children, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by first husband, Simon J. Husser, Jr.; 2 sons, Delbert N. Husser and Infant Simon J. Husser, III; second husband, Paul Costanza; son-in-law, Terry Crowe; and 8 brothers and sisters. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Ron Ball. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery, Husser. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Tomorrow is “Bring your Bible to School Day”.
Read the Bible – Luke 23-24 & Psalm 119:129-152
Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net
The children at FBC, Kentwood will have missions and crafts tonight at 6 P.M.
The Senior Adult Revival service for today will be at FBC, Amite at 10 A.M.
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
(This came to my computer this morning. Since I have four MKs, one a college freshmen and three in an international school at home (Europe), I felt it might encourage others to pray for children who live in cultures and environments different to what children around here do.
Operation Christmas Child – If you are interested in making some purchases this week, please check out the blue page on the black clipboard on the table under the stairs to the balcony. Sign the page for items will will purchase. Thanks!
One month from today, we will have our Operation Christmas Child “Shoebox” packing party. Please plan to be there to share in this awesome experience.
Anna Lee
Josiah Huckaby (written by KK Huckaby)
Josiah was supposed to have his heart cath today but the plan changed. He will be having it tomorrow though. As of right now, it will be earlier in the morning (around 7:30ish but could change if an emergant case is added to the schedule). This will be mostly diagnostic. If they see a pulmonary vein that is constricted enough to need intervention, they will either balloon it to stretch it or put a stint in. Praying for an informative and safe heart cath. We will keep everyone posted…as much as possible. It will be a bit of a crazy day tomorrow so please be patient with us on updates. To God be the glory!!!
Pray for Rene Deck Terrell as she has a heart procedure this morning. She will be thankful for your prayers.
Read the Bible – Luke 21-22 & Psalm 119: 97-128
Baptist Press – htto://bpnews.net
FBC, Kentwood’s web site: https://fbckentwood.org/
The Senior Adult revival will continue this morning at New Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Ernest Graham will be the speaker. I am always amazed and blessed to see more than a dozen pastors stand together and know why they are serving Him. Coffee and donuts will be available at 9:30. Choir practice will begin at that time also. The meeting officially begins at 10:00 and concludes with lunch.
The Operation Christmas Child Packing Party will be one month from tomorrow night, on November 4th. We are beginning to purchase the items we need to complete the “shoeboxes”. If you have an opportunity to shop in the next day or two, we still need some soap and washcloths.
The cost of transporting “shoeboxes” is $9.00 per box this year. After sending packages internationally via to Brazil and Europe for more than twenty years, I can tell you this is a great price! What cost would you be willing to pay to save a child and possible a whole family? No matter where you are helping with “shoeboxes”, a school, a church, or a business, I’m sure you will be richly blessed by knowing the opportunities your box(es) will give to children who might not get to learn about Jesus if it were not for you!
Continue to pray for all the people whose lives were forever changed in Las Vegas Sunday night. Also, pray for those at church Sunday, in any hospital, on any military battle site, extended care facility, wearing a police uniform, climbing an electrical pole to provide services, driving down the highway, giving birth to a new baby, those being admitted to any ER, driving a bus load of children, etc. Life can change quickly. It is vital to know and have God as Savior of of souls.
(God our Savior) desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
~1 Timothy 2:4 NKJV~
Anna Lee
Shelbie Travis is scheduled to return home today and a long stay at two different hospitals. She will have home health checking on her twice a day. Thank you for all your prayers for her.
Donna Fay Miller will have a heart ablation early this morning at OLOL. Pray for Donna Fay to know God’s peace as she goes for this procedure.
Maddie’s Miracle points our the current needs for Mattie, the granddaughter of a high school classmate and friend. The family certainly appreciates your prayers.
Barbara Battles is hospitalized with an infection. Let’s pray they get this cleared up quickly.
Last night, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with the youth from FBC, Kentwood about Operation Christmas Child. Then, they folded 200 shoeboxes in about 20 minutes. I must tell you they were wonderful listeners and hard workers. They even moved the boxes to the room we will use for our packing party on November 4th. Those who work with them regularly and their parents can be very proud of the fine young people they are.
The Senior Adult Revival begins this morning with coffee and choir practice at 9:30 with the meeting at 10:00 followed by lunch. Bro. Randy from Mt. Nebo will be the speaker. This is always a wonderful opportunity.
Thursday is “Take Your Bible to School Day”. I think the name explains itself well.
Read the Bible – Luke 19-20 & Psalm 119:65-96
Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net
Thanks to all who have contributed to the Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana missions and the shipping charges for the “shoeboxes“.
“For the Beauty of the Earth”
Thanks to those of you who brought items for Operation Christmas Child this week. We are getting close to having all we need. If you would like to know some items we could use more of, please check the blue clipboard on the table under the balcony stairwell. You can sign for what you choose to purchase. I will replace the block with a updated list next Sunday. Thanks to the ladies who worked with me this week in sorting, counting, and preparing your donations for the packing party.
I look forward to the opportunities God has for us this week.
Anna Lee
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