Category: Baptist Press

Friday

“….the gospel is God’s power for salvation

to everyone who believes….”  

~Romans 1:16~

 

Two childhood friends

  • Sue Ellen learned she does not have a new health issue, just a lot of scar tissue.
  • Georgia has two masses on her kidneys and will be seeing the doctor again the first of the week.

Obituary – http://www.charletfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/1887515/Black-Barrett/obituary.php

VBS

I have the dates for another VBS.  Tangipahoa Baptist Church will be having VBS July 20-26.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Dr. David Crosby –  http://www.newhopedigital.com/2014/05/david-crosby/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

[God] has begotten us . . .

to an inheritance incorruptible

and undefiled

and that does not fade away,

              reserved in heaven for you. 

~1 Peter 1:3-4~

 

If you have not purchased your jars of jelly or jam for God’s Storehouse, this might be a good day to do so.  Drop them in the area by the stairway for the FBC, Kentwood stairway.  A label will be applied before delivery.  It will provide a wonderful message, John 4:16.

Let your “little light” shine for Jesus today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“If you insist on saving your life, you will lose it.

Only those who throw away their lives

for my sake  and for the sake of the Good News 

will ever know what it means to really live.” 

~Mark 8:35 LB~

 

“Even the Son of Man came not to be served

but to serve others

and to give his life as a ransom for many.” 

~Matthew 20:28 NLT~

 

“Your faith makes you offer your lives

as a sacrifice in serving God.

If I have to offer my own blood with your sacrifice,

I will be happy and full of joy with all of you.

You also should be happy and full of joy with me” 

~Philippians 2:17-18 NCV~

 

Two more Vacation Bible Schools

  • FBC, Amite – June 22-25 @ night (I forgot the time.)
  • Kedron Baptist Church – Monday – Friday @6:00

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

                                                                              ~I Chronicles 29:17~

Be thankful for yesterday’s rain and thankful not to have rain all day today.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Hold firmly to the Word of Life.” 

~Philippians 2:16a NLT~

Ray Blackwell

Ray has a brain tumor and will have surgery tomorrow.  Please be in prayer for him and for his family.

Irene Morris

“Miss” Irene is in North Oaks.  Please add her and her family to your prayers.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/539667658b5cd30a77f9218c

Steve Hatchel

Boyd’s dad is having daily treatments for his brain tumor.  Boyd and family look forward to being there soon.

Hatchels

This is the last week of school.  One week from today, the family will travel to the States for a one year position before returning to where they have been serving.

VBS in Roseland

I forgot to mention Roseland is having VBS this week. Tonight is weird fish night.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Baptist Press 

http://www.bpnews.net/

Have a blessed day by being a blessing to someone else.

Anna Lee

Saturday

”I have made you a light for the Gentiles

to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:34b, HCSB~

 

Don McDaniel

Don will be having his second heart cath this morning. Please lift him up in your prayers.

They are greatly appreciated. Thanks.  (Jackie)

Harrell Sharkey

Harrell is home, but unable to do much.  Pray for him during his recovery time that he can follow instructions and let his shoulder area heal.

Aubrey McMillan

Aubrey had back surgery and is home recovering.  Pray he too can “take it easy” for a while as he heals from surgery.

Sherry Day

Our neighbor, Sherry, has completed all testing and will be having radiation surgery (similar to my gamma-knife surgery) next week.  Monday, she will probably learn which day.  Sherry’s procedure will be done in Baton Rouge.  She realizes she is so blessed and looks forward to having his procedure behind her.  I’m thanking God for this break-though in treatment that will help more and more people.  Pray for Sherry as she looks forward to her day of treatment.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5391f864af3d79b3317e712d

Kathy Jo Thompson

Kathy Jo has numerous tumors in her brain.  She will have surgery on the 18th.  Pray for her as she prepared for this procedure.

Ladies’ Prayer Lunch

I was invited to meet with a new group in Amite yesterday – Ladies’ Prayer Lunch.  We will meet monthly and will begin a study of women of the Bible next time.  Pray for out group as we grow in Lord.

VBS @ Kentwood

What a great group of children and volunteers we had!  I thank God for allowing me to be a part of VBS again this year.  I appreciate all the workers who gave of their time to impact young lives.  It was good seeing all the parents, grandparents, and friends who support the children.  I’m already looking forward to the next VBS.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“What Do We Want?” – http://odb.org/2014/06/07/what-do-we-want/

There is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
~Psalm 73:25~
“Jesus I Come” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/outofmyb.htm

Be sure to spend some time in God’s Word today.  

Anna Lee

Friday – Last day of VBS (Sad!)

“Praise is rightfully Yours, God, in Zion;

vows to You will be fulfilled.

All humanity will come to You,

the One who hears prayer.”

~Psalm 65:1-2, HCSB~

 

Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby

Robbie Lynn has under some testing lately.  Pray for her and her family learn what’s ahead for them.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53908f1fab28b96c520cdf0d

I have grown to love this precious child and admire her parents even though I do not know them personally, only the grandmother whom I have known since we were children.

Theresa Kay Merritt

Born: June 15, 1967
Died: June 04, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2549362

Camille Edna Granger

Born: April 24, 1943
Died: June 04, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2549101

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“D-Day” – http://odb.org/?tz=-07

Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve . . . .
But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
~Joshua 24:15~

Serve the Lord with gladness:
come before his presence with singing.
~Psalm 100:2~

 

“Serve the Lord with Gladness”

Serve the Lord with gladness in our works and ways.

Come before His presence with our songs of praise.
Unto Him our Maker, we would pledge anew
Life’s supreme devotion to service true.

Serve the Lord with gladness, thankful all the while
For His tender mercies, for His loving smile.
Blessed truth enduring, always just the same.
We will serve with gladness and praise His name.

Serve the Lord with gladness, this shall be our theme.
As we walk together, in His love supreme.
Listening, ever listening for the still small voice.
His sweet Will so precious, will be our choice.

Serve Him with gladness, Enter His courts with song.
To our Creator, true praises belong.
Great is His mercy, wonderful is His name.
We gladly serve Him, His great love proclaim.

(Words/Music by B.B. McKinney)

 

A little boy in Mateo School in the Dominican Republic told us how much he had been praying to the Lord to give his mom enough money to buy him some sandals. The ones he had were old and broken and they could not afford another pair. When he opened his shoebox gift, he found a pair of sandals his size. He was so happy as he walked around to show everyone his new shoes. It was extraordinary!

     Operation Christmas Child

I’m looking forward to another wonderful day of sharing missions in VBS.  We have had wonderful, informative guests this week.  Today, we will have two young ladies from west of Amite.  God has certainly blessed us with missions information this week!                                                

 Anna Lee

Thursday

“Accept one another, then,

just as Christ accepted you,

in order to bring praise to God.” 

~Romans 15:7 NIV~

 

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen is in Hood Memorial for a few days.  Keep her and her family in your prayers.

Mrs. Della McDaniel

“Miss” Della has a good attitude at North Oaks.  Pray for her on the long road to recovery.

Harrell Sharkey

Harrell is home.  Pray for him and his faithful caregiver, Susie.

Susan Rimes

Susan has enjoyed a short period of time with no pain from kidney stones, but now it is back.  Pray for her that this episode will not be as long or difficult as some other times have been.

Artie M. Brewer

Born: September 04, 1941
Died: June 04, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2548452

John Rex Thompson

Born: January 15, 1938
Died: April 01, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2547964

Vacation Bible School at FBC,K

I don’t get around to see what all is going on, but I see happy children who seem full of new information about Jesus.  Pray we will continue strong to the end.  The parent night program is Friday at 6:30.

Friday Morning BIble Study

Due to VBS, we will not have Bible study this week.  We will miss another week and resume our present study on revelations of Jesus on the 20th at 10:00 A.M.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Reframing the Picture” – http://odb.org/?tz=-07

As an eagle stirs up its nest,
. . . spreading out its wings,
. . . so the Lord alone led [Jacob].
~ Deuteronomy 32:11-12~
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?
Yet not one of them will fall to the ground
apart from the will of your Father…
So don’t be afraid;
you are worth more than many sparrows.”
~Matthew 10:29-31~

“His Eye is on the Sparrow” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/i/hiseyeis.htm

Be sure to read the introduction to this hymn.  

 

Enjoy this day the Lord has given to us.  Give back a portion of the day to Him.

Anna Lee

Wednesday – VBS Day 3

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.

Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” 

~Philippians 2:3 NIV~

 

Harrell Sharkey

Pray for Harrell as he begins the process of recovery from shoulder replacement.  Pray for his family as they help him through this time.

Sherman and Jewel Kay Cutrer

Sherman’s last surgery went well.  He and Jewel Kay are both ready to leave the hospital world.  Pray it won’t be long.  Pray for them as they continue to work through this healing process.

Dr. Danny Smith’s mother-in-law, Mrs. Miller

Kathy’s mom fell and fractured a wrist and her pelvis.  Pray for Mrs. Beatrice Gray Miller and her family as they help with her care.

Macy Guelder

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/538e580eaf3d791c31711a3b

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Operation Christmas Child

We know the joy of packing shoeboxes each year and anticipating the joy of the children who will be opening them – the joy of enjoying the toys and treats and the joy of getting to hear about Jesus.  To many, this is their only Christmas and their first opportunity to hear about Jesus.

https://www.facebook.com/OCCshoeboxes

A Great Blog – revkevreflections

Rev. Kevin Smith’s blog is a must-read at my house.  He pastors Pine Ridge Methodist Church and the Tangipahoa United Methodist Church.

http://revkevreflections.wordpress.com/2014/06/03/gather-around-the-table/comment-page-1/#comment-6

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Vacation Bible School = One of my favorite times of the whole year!  I’m so blessed be be able to work and to be included!

Anna Lee

Tuesday – 2nd day of VBS!

“They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship,
in the breaking of bread,
and in prayers.
And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”
~Acts 2:42, 47b, NKJV~

 

Mrs. Tullie Dean

“Miss” Tullie had heart surgery yesterday at Lacombe.  Pray for her as she works through the recovery period.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/538d1cd6ca16b4fd1f60d5da

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2014/06/its-summertime.html

Connor Corkern

Connor has been admitted to Children’s Hospital to receive help with his seizures.  Pray all goes well there so he can be back at home soon.

VBS at Line Creek

  • Kickoff Saturday 10:00-2:00
  • June 8th-12th – 5:30-8:30 P.M.
  • Final Program – June 13th

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The View from the End” – http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “All things work together for good to those who love God.”   ~Romans 8:28

Friday

“Treat everyone you meet with dignity.” 

~1 Peter 2:17 MSG~

 

Debi Bales

Debi is having some health issues.  Pray the she gets proper treatment that leads to a good recovery.

Mr. Jack Hughes

Mr. Jack is undergoing tests to determine the cause of his current problems.  Pray for conclusive test results.

Kenny Austin

Jan Hammons’ brother-in-law, Kenny Austin (62),  passed away unexpectedly Wednesday while in Mobile.  He wake and funeral services will be Saturday at Oak Vale Baptist Church in the Oak Vale, MS community.  The service will be at 1:00 P.M.  Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  The funeral home has not published an obituary, but I will post one when it becomes available.

http://www.hathornfuneralhome.com/fh/home/home.cfm?fh_id=14308

Operation Christmas Child (You can follow them on Facebook.)

  • “I recently received a thank you letter from a child in Guyana who had received one of my shoeboxes. She told me she had three brothers, but that now I am her sister. It was a precious letter and I was happy to learn about one of the children receiving my shoeboxes. She said she prays every day and has accepted Jesus as her Savior.” – Dawna P.
  • Children who recently graduated from OCC’s discipleship program, The Greatest Journey, returned the love they were shown by handing out shoebox gifts to other children who had not yet learned about the love of Jesus. Watch below to see the impact that your shoebox gift can make, and then click here to learn how you can disciple a child, like one of these:http://bit.ly/TheGreatestJourney5-28
  • A young girl, enrolled in The Greatest Journey, began praying for the restoration of her parent’s marriage as they were separated with a pending divorce. During one lesson the teacher had the children write down some of their concerns on stones to throw away as they committed to giving each concern to God. The little girl began to cry after she threw away her stones and shared her concerns with the teacher. The teacher prayed with the little girl. Following this incident her parents came back together and decided to not get a divorce.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Wonderful reading that touches our hearts!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Jordyn’s Journey

http://odb.org/2014/05/30/jordyns-journey/

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
~Philippians 4:13~
“Be thou faithful unto death,
and I will give thee a crown of life.”
~Revelation 2:10~

“From the Cross to a Crown”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/c/fcrocrow.htm

Tomorrow may provide some sunshine.  We can provide some “Son-shine” every day regardless of the weather.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I waited patiently for the Lord,

and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.”

~Psalm 40:1~

Mike Moore of West Monroe

Mike recently learned that his cancer has not spread, but he has been bleeding behind his eye.  Yesterday, he got a shot in his eye to stop the bleeding.  Pray for Mike and his family as they wait and pray to learn if the shot was effective.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5385ff018b5cd3835c2495c5

Legislative Alert

Louisiana Baptists,

Somehow Senate Bill 654 has sneaked its way through the legislative process and now faces final passage in the House of Representatives.  This bill “requires the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage permits to commercial film theaters.” If this bill passes movie theaters would be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages. It is expected to come to the Floor of the House prior to the end of the session on Monday, June 2.

The full text of SB 654 can be read here: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=900559 It is imperative that we contact our representatives ASAP to insure the defeat of SB 654. If you do not know your representative, follow the link below to find out who he or she is. Then contact your representative via phone or e-mail and ask him or her to vote NO on SB 854. http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/H_Reps_ByAddress.asp

Kelly Boggs

Office of Public Affairs

Louisiana Baptists

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Quest for Stolen Treasure”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

[Jesus] said to them,
“Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
~Matthew 4:19~
“Jesus Calls Us”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesuscus.htm

Vacation Bible School

VBS at FBC,K begins Monday.  Call 229-8111 for more information and to register.

Thanks to those of you who read and pray.

Anna Lee