Category: Baptist Press

Saturday

“All of you together are Christ’s body,

and each one of you is a part of it.” 

~ Corinthians 12:27 (NLT)~

 

Bobby Simpson

Bobby had  surgery again to make sure enough tissue was removed.  He’s doing well and is expected to have no problems from surgery.  Thank-you for your prayers for him.

Linda Huckaby

Linda is hospitalized in McComb and undergoing tests.  Pray for her problem to be identified quickly so she can improve.  Thanks for praying.

Susan Rimes

Thursday, Susan fell again.  This time it happened in her kitchen with her falling forward.  Her left knee is the main victim.  Pray for her as she gives it some healing time.  Pray the pain will ease quickly.

Ora Lee Wilson

Ora Lee has been having outpatient tests for the last couple of days.  Pray for her as she seeks to get some answers and then proper treatment.

Lloyd Hayden

Lloyd is suffering with a pinched nerve in his neck.  Pray for him as he “takes it easy” until he fells better.

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen has shown some improvement over the past few days.  Please continue to pray for her.  She’s still hospitalized at OLOL in Baton Rouge.

Macy Wagner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/536d48b8a589b43c100afd37

Stanley Finch Davis, Jr.

Born: November 08, 1927
Died: May 08, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2519302

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Missions

We’ve been emphasizing the need for peanut butter for God’s Storehouse in Amite.  Yesterday, labels with the Scripture, John 3:16, were applied to the jars.  A wonderful problem was discovered.  We had more jars than labels.  I will see to it we soon have more labels, so keep on bringing peanut butter (to the area under the stairway at the office entrance to FBC,K).  Thanks for being so responsive to a need.  This emphasis will continue all month.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Way Out”

http://odb.org/2014/05/10/way-out/

“You may ask Me for anything in My Name,
and I will do it.”
~John 14:13~

“God Will Take Care of You”

http://nethymnal.org/htm/g/w/gwiltake.htm

This has been my “go-to” song of assurance for about fifty years.  It means as much to me today as it always has.  Things never get too difficult for God.  He always wants the best for me!

Rain!  Rain was needed in our area.  God provided it.  Someone else sent the phone message at 1:00 A.M. that there is a flash flood watch in areas to the south of here.  A phone alert in the middle of the night will certainly get you up!  I’m thankful for the rain and the alert for people who may have needed to get up and become aware of their rain situation.  I’m also thankful not to live in a low area.  I pray  that people to the south of here will be aware of their situation and even if flooding happens they will know that “God Will Take Care of (Them) You”.

Third Thursday

Thursday, at 6:30 P.M., we will have our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  You are invited to join us.  Since the month of May started on a Thursday, the meeting comes earlier in the month than usual.  Don’t miss this opportunity to be blessed.

There is a man in our area who spends ALL DAY every Saturday studying his Bible so he will be prepared to teach a class on Sunday.  He wants to be prepared and do God’s will as he prepares to teach.  May we all have a greater willingness to learn what God has for us each week!

Have a great day of preparation for the Lord’s day!

Anna Lee

Anna Lee

Friday

“The Lord is good,

a stronghold in a day of distress;

He cares for those who take refuge in Him.”

~Nahum 1:7, HCSB~

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“It Must be God”

http://www.joycemeyer.org/Articles/Devotional.aspx

 

Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.
But where there are prophecies, they will cease;
where there are tongues, they will be stilled;
where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
~1 Corinthians 13:4-8~
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?”
~Romans 8:35~

“The Love of God”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/loveofgo.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Bible Study 

  • This morning at 10:00
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, K
  • Come as you are!

Much needed rain is on the way.  Thank God for the rain.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I called to the LORD in my distress,

and I cried to my God for help.

From His temple He heard my voice,

and my cry to Him reached His ears.”

~Psalm 18:6~

(This verse will fit  some of you on this  very day.

 Remember, “He heard my voice and my cry reached His ears”.)

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen is in ICU at OLOL in Baton Rouge.  In a few days she should be moved to a regular room.  She is being monitored for a brain bleed.

Macy Gueldner

Macy and her parents are headed to St. Jude for a long, important stay.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/536b01208b5cd3a22d33bfce

Billy McDaniel

Mr. Billy McDaniel passed away.  Please continue to pray for his family.  I’ll post an obituary after the family has had time to make arrangements.

Anthony James Earl Denenea

Born: December 27, 1979
Died: May 05, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2515631&fh_id=10545

Brook Lorain Webb Carcamo

Born: November 13, 1976
Died: May 05, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2515578&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press

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Mission Project

Out mission project is coming along nicely.  We are collecting jars of peanut butter to help meet needs at God’s Storehouse in Amite.  Before delivering them, a label with John 3:16 will be applied to each jar.  Bags or boxes of peanut butter can be left under the stairwell at the office entrance door to FBC,K.  Thanks to those who have already helped and those who have made their purchases, but not deliveries.  You are making a difference!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Our Daily Bread – “Talking About Jesus”

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

2Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.

 5For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

~2 Corinthians 4: 2,5~

Let me tell you what He has done for me.”

~Psalm 66:16~

“I  Love to Tell the Story”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/l/ilttts.htm

I don’t know what this day holds, but I know who holds the day in His hand.  I hope you do too.  If not, find someone who can share Jesus with you.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Fight the good fight for the faith;

take hold of eternal life that you were called to

and have made a good confession about

in the presence of many witnesses.”

~1 Timothy 6:12, HCSB~

(Be a bold witness!)

Continue to pray for the family of Billy McDaniel.

Boyd made it home as we called.  We let Miles visit with his dad rather than talk with us.  I’m sure they all had a good reunion.  Thank-you to all who are praying for Boyd’s family.

Baptist Press

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“My Kind of People”

http://odb.org/2014/05/07/my-kind-of-people/

“Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin.”

~Hebrews 9:22~

“Nothing but the Blood”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/b/nbtblood.htm

I’m saved by the blood of Jesus!  Nothing else can save, certainly not anything  I do on my own.  He’s paid the price for you too!  Ask a pastor or someone whom you trust if you need more information.

Anna Lee

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will strengthen their hearts.

You will listen carefully.”

~Psalm 10:17~

 

Johnnie Santangelo

From Lil Man: “Thanks everyone for all the prayers and keep praying. Y’all’s support and prayers are walking me through the hardest journey of my life. Thank you so much.”

Eva Smith

My sister said her aunt/mother-in-law was sitting up yesterday afternoon.  Continue to pray for her.

Boyd

Boyd is still flying across the ocean.  Pray he makes his connection and safely arrives home by bedtime tonight.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Who Gets the Credit”

http://odb.org/2014/05/05/who-gets-the-credit-3/

“Let him who glories glory in this,

that he understands and knows Me.”

~Jeremiah 9:24~

“Every good gift . . .

comes down from the Father.”

~James 1:17~

“Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His Name.”

~Psalm 29:2~

“Down at the Cross” (Glory to His Name)

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/o/downattc.htm

What lovely weather the Lord is providing.  I need to get outside more today than I did yesterday.  How about you?

Anna Lee

Anna Lee

Saturday

“I pray this:

that your love will keep on growing

in knowledge

and every kind of discernment.”

~Philippians 1:9~

 

Margaret “Sis” Oliver and Tommy Lawson

“Miss” Sis continues to do well following her eye surgery.  She said her brother was able to return to teaching Monday.  Pray both of them continue to do well.

Debbie Miller

Pray for Debbie as she endures the first few days after her accident with a ball.

Billy McDaniel

The family would appreciate your prayers.

Steve Hatchel 

Mr. Steve has been moved to Allen, TX where he will remain until he is ready to go home.  Please pray for him and for his family.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“He Changed My Life”

http://odb.org/

Psalm 107

“As many as touched Him were made whole.”

Mark 6:56

Psalm 107

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+107

“He Touched Me and Made Me Whole” (Suggested by David)

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/e/t/hetouchm.htm

What beautiful weather God has blessed us with lately!  Use part of this day to do something for someone else.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Fight the good fight for the faith;

take hold of eternal life that you were called to

and have made a good confession about

in the presence of many witnesses.”

~1 Timothy 6:12, HCSB~

 

Steve Hatchel (from Boyd)

Thank you for praying for my father’s surgery. The doctor removed 98% of the tumor. After the surgery, he had decreased mobility in his left side and is unable to move his leg. The pathology report indicated a Grade 4 Multi-form Glioblastoma malignant brain tumor. My parents will be considering treatment options within the next two weeks. Please pray for my father, mother, and extended family. Please call 214-552-6437 before visiting Medical Center of Plano.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Update: Lil Man had to go to the ER today because of increased vomiting. The CT scan revealed swelling at the site where the tumor was removed and the shunt is working fine. They are restarting steroids to help the swelling and are giving him meds through the IV for nausea & vomiting. He’s resting now. His blood pressure is high 170’s/90’s but hopefully will come down now that he is comfortable. We will keep u posted. Keep the prayers coming. Love, The Santangelo’s

Eva Smith

Pray for Eva and her immediate family as they gather around her in Alabama.

Debbie Miller

Debbie’s face and a ball had a sudden meeting.  She is okay, but sporting some stitches.  Pray for quick and complete healing.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Tree of Rest”

http://odb.org

“Rejoice in the Lord always:
and again I say, Rejoice.”
~Philippians 4:4~

“Rejoice, the Lord is King”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/r/e/rejtlord.htm

Bible Study

  • This morning at 10:00
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC,K
  • Bring your Bible and a friend.
  • Today’s topic – Kindness

I thank God for His faithfulness on the good days and the troubled days.  He is always there and always cares.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

who according to His abundant mercy

has begotten us again to a living hope

through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled

and that does not fade away,

reserved in heaven for you.”

~1 Peter 1:3-4, NKJV~

 

Jean Easley

Jean Easley is doing a little better.  Please add her and Joe, her caregiver, to your prayer list.

Anne Hurst

“Miss” Anne is home again.  She’s certainly an active lady, despite an occasional need to rest and get some medication at the hospital.  Thank God that she is better.

Annie Bell Harrell

“Miss” Annie Bell is working to learn to  walk on her ankle “boot” at St. Helena Hospital.

Billy McDaniel

Please continue to pray for this family.

Ainsley Grace VandeVuss

Home!

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Bill Sellers (His parents sent this a couple days ago, but I missed posting it then.)

Bill will be working out of State Police Headquarters not Troop A for
those of you who want or need to contact him. Thanks again to God for
this blessing and to those of you who are so gracious to keep him in
your prayers. What a blessing!!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“You are Not Alone”

http://www.joycemeyer.org/Articles/Devotional.aspx


Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies?
Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.
Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Luke 12:6-7; Matthew 10-29-31

“His Eve is on the Sparrow”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/i/hiseyeis.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

National Day of Prayer

Today is the National Day of Prayer.  Please pray for America, her leaders, the military, and for people who need to realize the great value of being born in America.  May we never lose sight of the ideals of our forefathers!

Pray with a group or on your own, but please pray for out country today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

 “…But the word of the Lord endures forever.”

~I Peter 1:25~

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday,

today

and forever.”

~Hebrews 13:18~

 

 

John Orr

You may remember that my aunt passed away the last day of 2013.  Even though he misses her, her husband is doing well.  What a blessing for his family!

Steve Hatchel

Mr. Steve will probably be moved from ICU to a step-down room today.  Pray for him and the family as they wait for the lab report.  Pray for Boyd as he spends these days with his mom and dad.

Bad Weather

The weather has been rough in the southeast this week.  Several friends have been hit by the storms.  This is an example of the wonderful attitude of God’s people in Madison, MS.

To all my FB family and friends: The power has come on and we are so happy to have lights and air again. The tornado was pretty rough here, our damage is mainly roof and wind damage and inside we have water damage because of leaks, etc. It is just all “stuff” and can be fixed. Both Billy and I are fine, and we know that things could have been worse. God has blessed us with much help from family and friends. Members of our Church (Broadmoor) have been here helping and friends brought food. God is so good as He uses them to bless us and others. He provides for us at all times. Pray for our neighbors. We believe their damage is worse than ours. Thanks so much for your care and concern.

Rebecca Williams

Obituaries

Mearl Mixon Cooper

Born: June 20, 1927
Died: April 29, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2500384&fh_id=10545

Willie “Junior” Fenton Lewis, Jr.

Born: October 06, 1928
Died: April 28, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2500153&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Too Late”

http://odb.org/2014/04/30/too-late/

Hebrews 4:1-11

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+4%3A1-11

“Did You Think to Pray”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/i/didyouth.htm

Trials in life come and go, but Jesus is always the same and always on our team.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“At daybreak, LORD, You hear my voice;

at daybreak I plead my case to You

and watch expectantly.”

~Psalm 5:3

Eva Smith

Eva fell yesterday morning, had tests at the hospital, and was returned to her room.  Thankfully, the tests did not show any broken bone.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.  We just heard Phil Campbell, AL had bad weather last night.  It was exactly three years ago that Eva lost her home in a tornado there.

Steve Hatchel

I don’t have an update yet this morning, but keep on praying for Mr. Steve and his family.

Ainsley Grace VandeVuss

Ainsley Grace will be seen by a pulmanologist (lung doctor) today.  This should help her get better quickly.  Pray for that to happen.  She will be hospitalized a while longer.

William “Coon” Yarborough

“Coon” was released from the hospital.  Pray he will be able to keep his blood pressure under control.

Tornado Outbreak (again)

I have heard the names of places where many friends and family members live on the news since yesterday.  I know you are with me in praying for safety of people in the path of tornado destruction.

Samaritan’s Purse

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/?utm_source=6248-Arkansas-Tornado&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=m_YS4G-000E&utm_content=toplogo

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief

https://www.namb.net/dr/

This site is not yet updated for today, but you can still read and benefit from it.  Pray for the individuals who are “on the move” already to help those with needs this morning that did not exist yesterday morning.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Christ in the Storm”

http://odb.org/2014/04/29/christ-in-the-storm/

How timely!  Yes, Jesus is with us in every storm of life.  That includes weather, medical problems, family situations, etc.  Always know, you can turn to Him, no matter what storm you are going through.

“Caught in the Storm”

http://www.juliabettencourt.com/dev/stormdev.html

These devotionals have the same message.

38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion.  The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”
39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
~Mark 4: 38-40~

“Master, the Tempest is Raging”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/a/mastertt.htm

This song is one of my standbys for days like yesterday and today.

I have family and friends in several kinds of “tempest” right now.  I know God is assuring all of us to be still and obey His will.  Claim that Scripture and song on days like this.

Anna Lee