Category: Announcement

Saturday

Therefore confess your sins to each other

and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

The prayer of a righteous person

is powerful and effective.

~James 5:16 (NIV)~

 

Carol Jean Conerly is doing very well following her knee surgery.  She’s be hopping into her regular schedule before long.  Let’s thank God for her great outlook and surgery results.

Caden Joseph Turner was born to Ladd and Christy Turner early yesterday afternoon.  Pray for Chloe as she learns about a little brother in her world.  Thank God for the safe arrival of Caden.

Debi Bales’ mother needs our continued prayers.  She’s still in the nursing home in Hammond.  Pray also for her children and grandchildren.

Joanne Seymour begins round three of treatment.  Pray all goes smoothly for her.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams is showing little signs of improvement.  Keep praying for more improvement.  He is at Tuoro in New Orleans.

Andy Taylor is moving in a positive direction with the shingles, Betty Taylor has the flu. They have overlapping roles as patient and caregiver.  Pray they both will be better and back in church soon.

Bobbie Magee is doing much better, but still has a weakened immune system.  Please call rather than visit for a while.  Her caregiver, Glen, is so thankful they can be at home again.

Gloria Gill will have an angiogram and a stent at St. Tammany Hospital next Wednesday. Please cover her with your prayers.

 

Read the Bible – Hosea 1-5, Psalm 122, & video “Hosea” that can be found at jointhebibleproject.com.

SPECIAL EVENT – An Evening of Worship sponsored by the Two Rivers Association!  Join us at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M. for the Riverside Revival Band and the sharing of God’s Word by Rev. Calvin Crowe. This is an associational event, so expect to be joined by people from throughout the association.  There will be refreshments following the service.  The Crowe family will lead worship tomorrow.  Come be amazed and blessed by the talented Crowe sons.

 “You have heard that it was said,

‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 

But I say to you, love your enemies,

bless those who curse you,

do good to those who hate you,

and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”

~Matt. 5:43-44~

“Did You Think to Pray”

 

Prayer is essential!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

Each of the four living creatures had six wings

and was covered with eyes all around,

even under its wings.

Day and night they never stop saying:

“ ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’

who was, and is, and is to come.”

~Revelation 4:8~

 

 

Please pray for my Roseland and Amite classmate, Sue Ellen Russell Pearson, of Shreveport.  She grew up in Russelltown.  She has battled cancer for the last few years.  Now, she has pneumonia with some complications.  I know she will appreciate your prayers, even if you don’t know her.

Please keep those prayer coming for Ryan “Rufus” Williams.  He is currently in ICU. His health has really taken him for a “roller coaster ride” the past few weeks.  The family will be appreciative of prayer for him, the family, and the medical staff.

 

Carolyn Ray

 

Bible Study – This morning at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 8

Read the Bible – Isaiah 65-66 & Psalm 121

One Night Associational Revival – Special music and preaching – Tomorrow night at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M. – Rev. Crowe and family will also be at FBC, Kentwood Sunday.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Jesus said the greatest commandment is,

“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 greatest commandment is this:

‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12:30-31 NIV~

“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

Make today count!

Anna Lee

Thursday

This is what the LORD says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,

who draws strength from mere flesh

and whose heart turns away from the LORD.

~Jeremiah 17:5~

 

Pray for Andy Taylor.  He has had shingles for about a week.  It seems he gets one problem better, but manages to have another problem develop.

Bill Sellers and Barbara Hutchinson were both released from the hospital yesterday.  Pray for a good recovery from surgery for both of the.

 

Today is the National Day of Prayer.  Kentwood will settle at the corner by the firehouse at noon today.  If you live/work elsewhere, check of the local prayer time for them.

 

Bible Readings – Isaiah 61-64 & Psalm 120

I’m happy to report the bad weather Sunday did not stop boys and girls coming to Bible Drill class.  Also, it did not stop them from coming to missions class last night.

Two mission projects you can participate in:

  • Paperback Bibles for prisoners at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail
  • Dry beans and rice for local food pantries

 

Coming soon – VBS at FBC, Kentwood – June 5-9.  There will be a planning meeting for workers Sunday afternoon at 4 P.M.

 

Ladies Bible Study – Friday morning at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 8

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Two Rivers Associational One Night Revival – FBC, Kentwood Saturday night

 

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

for kings and all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”

~1 Timothy 2:1-2~

Doxology – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlImHOeg2-c

Don’t you know God is pleased to hear our prayers?

I often ask children who would like to pray and am thrilled with all the volunteers.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

 Worship the LORD your God,

and his blessing will be on your food and water.

I will take away sickness from among you,

~Exodus 23:25~

 

Pray for Bill Sellers as he has emergency appendix surgery today.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams as he moves to Touro for aggressive therapy.

Pray for Jan Yarborough as she has hip surgery at OLOL today.

Please continue to pray for “Miss” Othell Williams who is in North Oaks with a broken hip and a broken shoulder.

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 55-57 & Psalm 119:129-152

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Children in Action (Missions) – 6 P.M. Wednesdays

Bible Drill K-5th – 6 P.M. Sundays

 

Finally, brethren, pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,

just as it is with you.

~2 Thessalonians 3:1 NKJV~

“To God be the Glory” – I just saw the Canton area church that was destroyed and not one of the people there had a scratch.  May God’s Work be spread because of this incident.

 

“To God be the Glory” this day!

Anna Lee

Sunday

For everyone born of God overcomes the world.

       This is the victory that has overcome the world,             even our faith.

~1 John 5:4~

 

Please pray for Gail M. Smith as she has begun brain radiation treatments.  I know she and her family will appreciate your prayers.

Didi Landryl is a friend of my sister, Julie.  Didi has a cancerous brain tumor.  Prayers will be appreciated.

Carol Jean Conerly made it back to Osyka last night.  Pray for her as she continues to recover from knee surgery.

Phillip Strickland’s address is 1135 Hwy. 51 N, Osyka, MS 39657.

 

Read the Bible Saturday – Isaiah 45-48 and Psalm 119:33-64

Read the Bible Sunday – Isaiah 49-51 and Psalm 119:65-94

 

Bible Drill class for children k-5 begins tonight at 6 P.M.

 

Instead, speaking the truth in love,

we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head,

that is, Christ.

~ Ephesians 4:15 (NIV)~

Have a very blessed Lord’s Day1

Anna Lee

Saturday

The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.

What can mere mortals do to me?

~Psalm 118:6~

 

Jan Yarborough requests prayer.  She will be at OLOL May 2nd for a hip replacement.  She requests your prayers.

Barbara Hutchinson will also be having surgery, a knee replacement.  Hers will be done May 1.

Gloria Gill will be having a test May 2nd.  Please pray for another lady from our church.

Rod Smith, formerly of Kentwood, “had a stroke on Monday, May 24, and has been in the hospital in Laurel since then.  They are putting in a feeding tube today  (Friday) because he has been unable to swallow – his major issue.  His speech has also been slightly affected but not his sense of humor.  He is still in his preacher mode telling everyone …’what is important is your faith in Jesus Christ’.”

Rev. Bill Ichter, the retired music minister to Brazil and former music director at FBC, Amite, was able to return home yesterday after being in the hospital in Minden because of pneumonia.  Thank God that Bro. Bill improved and will return to his family.

Wayne McNabb went home yesterday with a heart monitor for the next two weeks.  A date for nasal surgery has not been set yet.  The doctors suspect his problem was caused by medication, but are monitoring his heart to be safe.

Phillip Strickland of Osyka was able to  return home to his family yesterday.  Thank God for this big step he has made.

 

While you are praying, please also pray for a new class at FBC, Kentwood.  We will be beginning a Bible Drill class.  Pray the boys and girls learn more about their Bible through our weekly classes.

 

Bible Reading – Isaiah 42-44 & Psalm 119: 1-32

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Thank-you to all who have contributed paperback Bibles to our drive for parish prisoners and to those who have contributed dry beans and rice to our mission project drive for local food pantries.

 

“Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.”

Philippians 2:4-5 NLT, 2nd ed.

“To the Work”

 

God is giving us this day.  Let’s do the work that would please Him.  That is our Christian heritage and responsibility!

Anna Lee

 

Friday

To the roots of the mountains I sank down;

the earth beneath barred me in forever.

But you, LORD my God,

brought my life up from the pit.

~Jonah 2:6~

 

Rev. Bill Ichter continues to be hospitalized with pneumonia in Minden.  His daughter said the hospital staff is talking about releasing him.

Phillip Strickland continues to be in Ochsner and is not home yet.  Let’s pray they keep him until he is well enough to be back at home.

 

Bobby Ray Tigner

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 39-41 and Psalm 118 (You might also want to look at videos of Isaiah and Holiness on jointhebibleproject.com.)

Bible Drill Class for children in Grades K-5/ Sunday evening at 6 P.M.

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 7 Interesting!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Gospel Music Opportunities the Sunday Evening

  • Lewiston Baptist Church
  • New Zion Baptist Church

 

Mission Project – Bring your bags of red beans and rice to the church so the Children in Action can contribute them to two food pantries.  This collection will continue through the month of May, so you have not missed the deadline.

 

“Those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace

and reap a harvest of goodness.”

~James 3:18 TLB~

“Peace Like a River”

Thanks for checking this site and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said,

“and tell the people all about this new life.”

~Acts 5:20~

 

Wayne McNabb broke his nose in three places yesterday when he fell.  He will be having some tests on his heart.  Please pray for Wayne and his family.  He is at North Oaks.

Bettye Fussell is enjoying having Jill, her daughter, around this week.  Bettye is having some good days.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

 

Charles Gus Baham

August 03, 1936 – April 26, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4208823&fh_id=10545

Willie Elliott Newsom, Jr.

March 02, 1966 – April 25, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/willie-newsom-jr

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV~

“Sweet Hour of Prayer”

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 36-38 & Psalm 117

A Bible Drill class will begin Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood for boys and girls in K-5th grade.  We will meet in the sanctuary at 6 P.M. before going to our class.  Ask Bro. Wendell or me any questions you might have.

Friday Morning Bible Study meets at 10:00 and usually in the fellowship hall.  We will be studying Ezekiel 7 this week.

The Children in Action (missions class) meets on Wednesday nights at 6 P.M.  We are collecting beans and rice until the end of May.  At that time the food will be shared with some local food pantries.  You may drop your beans off at the church at the office entrance stairwell or under the stairs that go to the balcony.  Thanks for helping us with this mission project.

 

May this Thursday give you some great opportunities to be a witness for our Lord.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom,

and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

~1 Corinthians 1:25~

 

Carol Jean Conerly is at OLOL for knee replacement surgery this morning.  Pray all goes well.  She expects to spend at least one night there.  Today, let’s get that surgery covered with our prayers.

Bettye Fussell‘s doctor recommends three more treatments before surgery.  Pray for her as the looks forward to having that surgery.  Please continue to pray for her family too.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams’ and his family as he moves closer to rehab, rather than a hospital environment.  Thank God for all the signs of improvement they have seen.

Rev. Bill Ichter of Minden, LA . has been hospitalized for double pneumonia since Friday.  He’s know to many in this area as a former music minister at FBC, Amite and as a music missionary to Brazil for many years.  Please pray for this wonderful man.

Rebecca “Becky” Peters Day

August 07, 1959 – April 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4207838&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible – Isaiah 36-38 & Psalm 117

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Children in Action will meet tonight at 6:00 at FBC, Kentwood.  This is for elementary age students, both boys and girls.

 

All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD.

All the families of the nations will bow down before You,

for kingship belongs to the LORD;

He rules over the nations.

~Psalm 22:27-28 HCSB~

“Just as I Am”

 

I am excited to announce that the new opportunity for at children will be a Bible Drill Class. I’ll post more information tomorrow.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

I know that everything God does will endure forever;

nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it.

God does it so that people will fear him.

~Ecclesiastes 3:14~

 

Bettye Fussell got great news when she saw her oncologist in New Orleans yesterday.  The chemo is working!  Join with many others in thanking God for this answer to prayer.

Bobbie Magee has been admitted to St. Tammany Hospital with pneumonia.  Bobbie has been sick for a couple weeks.  Pray for Bobbie, her doctor, and her family.

Sue Field Hood

http://harrymckneely.com/obituaries/sue-field-hood

“You will keep your friends if you forgive them,

but you will lose your friends if you keep talking about what they did wrong.”

~Proverbs 17:9 CEV~

“Others” 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 

  • This morning at 11:00
  • The Cafe
  • Come share lunch with us.
  • Ladies with April birthdays who are . being honored
    • Othell Williams
    • Catherine Yarborough
    • Gail Brister
    • Annie Bell Harrell
    • Virginia McKenzie

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Reading the Bible – Isaiah 31-35 & Psalm 116

 

Children in Action

  • Tomorrow night at 6 P.M.
  • Boys and Girls through 5th grade
  • Learn about missions
  • Leading a drive to collect red beans and rice to give to two local food pantries.  Boxes are available at the office entrance and under the balcony steps.

 

I’m thankful to know you are a believer in Christ and in our opportunity to pray any time and any place we choose.

Anna Lee