Category: Baptist Press

Thursday

“Declare His glory among the nations,

His wonderful works among all peoples.”

~1 Chronicles16:24~

Baby Shaw Marie Dragro

Joey and Megan Sharkey Dagro have their first child, a daughter, who was born yesterday.  Pray for this growing family.

Baby Blake Roberts

Blake arrived three weeks early.  He is having some problems eating and breathing and is in NICU until he gets a little stronger.

Annette Williams

Annette is still hospitalized.  Her grape popsicle did not agree with her yesterday, so she is off all food, even ice, for a little longer.  She also has a kidney stone.  Pray for her as she works to get better.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Yesterday’s surgery helped already.  Johnnie has a big appetite.  His mother, Cheryl, has cooked his requested food regularly.  Keep praying for this family.

Devotional, Scripture, and Hymn for Today

“Left Side of the Road”

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

“A furious squall came up,

and the waves broke over the boat,

so that it was nearly swamped.

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?’

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Peace! Be still!’

Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.”

~Mark 4:37-39~

“Master, the Tempest is Raging”

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

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Annie Armstron Easter Offering

The Easter season is a special time for Christians.  It is also a perfect time to give money to fund money for missions/missionaries in North America.

Let’s be sure the Easter season is celebrated for the real reason, Jesus!  Help others to hear the message from the cross. Anna Lee

Wednesday

“But from there, you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him

when you seek Him with all your heart and all your soul.”

~Deuteronomy 4:29~

 

Linda B. Johnson

Linda spent a day at North Oaks with heart irregularity.  She’s home now and waiting for a stress test on the 24th.  Please be in prayer for her and her family.

Annette Williams

Annette is still hospitalized in McComb.  Hopefully, this will be the day her blockage clears and she will be able to go home.  If not, surgery is a real possibility.

“Lil Man” Santangello

Johnnie will have surgery again this morning.  Pray for peace, comfort, and a good outcome from the surgery.  He is in Arizona.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie has been moved to North Oaks.  The family requests your prayers today.

Baby Brent Roberts

Brody and Brandee welcomed the arrival of Brent Roberts about 9:30 last night.  Both mother and baby are  fine.  Thank God for this new little one.

Karen Miller’s Mother

Mrs. Rigby will begin cancer treatment today.  Pray she endures the process well.  Also, pray the results will be effective.  Thanks for your prayers.

Devotional, Scripture, and hymn

“Loved to Love”

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

“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.”  

~1 John 4:16~

“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/d/ldalexcl.htm

Baptist Press

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/145430e341fe3946

Extra Devotional

http://thelamppostmag.com/blog/how-god-destroyed-religion/

Brendan Sceroler’s parents grew up in the Amite area.  His dad pastors in Texas.  I hope to hear him preach one day.

Senior Adult Lunch Road Trip

Today

Charlie’s at Springfield

Meet at FBC,K at 10:30

Share that love that exceeds all other loves!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“The harvest is abundant,

but the workers are few.

Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest

to send out workers into His harvest.”

~Matthew 9:37-38~

Susie St. Alexander has been moved from the nursing home to the hospital in Greensburg.  She is fighting pneumonia.  Please be praying for her.

 

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello is having new experiences every day in his current environment.  Pray for him as he is fitted with glasses to help his vision.

 

Mrs. Martha Lindsay’s Obituary

http://www.hixsonbrothers.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1282268

Some others from Amite may also be amazed to learn those four young men we knew are now grandpaws!

Devotional, Scripture, and hymn

“Going Beyond Ourselves”

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

“How shall a young man cleanse his way?  by taking heed thereto according to Thy Word.”                                                                                                                                         ~Psalm 119:9~

“The B-I-B-L-E”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/i/B-I-B-L-E.htm

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

A new day awaits you.  Make it a good one! Anna Lee

Saturday

“Be kind and compassionate to one another,

forgiving each other,

just as in Christ God forgave you.”

~Ephesians 4:32 NIV~

(This is the first verse I remember memorizing.)

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/533effd3ca16b484239a80ed

Susie St. Alexander

Susie continues to improve.  She has been moved to the Greensburg nursing home.  Pray for her to continue to improve.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Not Counting”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Give of Your Best to the Master”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/i/giveofyb.htm

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

Anna Lee

Friday

I’m going to post this tonight in case the weather is bad in the morning.  If it isn’t, I’ll add to this post in the morning.

     “Come to me,

all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.  

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,

for I am gentle and humble in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

~Matthew 11:28-30~

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

The pathology report was good today.  The cancer is a type that responds to treatment better than the one in the original diagnosis.  Also, it is listed as stage three, now, not stage four.  Continue to pray for the whole family.

Sheila Sharkey (Mrs. Rex Sharkey)

Sheila had surgery today at M.D. Anderson.  She and Rex are very pleased with their treatment there and the reports they have received.   Rex is Larissa’s cousin.

Our Daily Bread

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

David’s Hymn of the Day – “Shall We Gather at the River”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/w/swgatriv.htm

Baptist Press – Such good articles today!

BPNews.net

“Bonanza” Bible Study

10 A.M. Friday morning at FBC, K

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Ladies, Youth, and Girls!

Friends, Neighbors, Members, Non-members

April 24th at 6:30

Let’s pray for people around the world who need Jesus. Anna Lee

Thursday

“What man among you,

if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

If you then, who are evil,

know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will your Father in heaven

give good things to those who ask Him!”

~Matthew 7:9-11~

 

Donnie and Delores Travis

Donnie is recovering from heart surgery.  Delores fell from a ladder and broke a leg.  She is in North Oaks for surgery and a pin(s).  Please pray for this couple.

Yvonne Birch

Yvonne’s foot is better, so the boot was removed from her foot.  Pray she can stay healthy.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

“Lil Man” is recovering nicely from his brain surgery – talking, laughing, eating, etc.  His latest MRI shows no tumor in his brain, but he will need additional treatment (radiation and chemo) because of the likelihood the tumor will return.  Pray for the family’s strength and endurance for the “long haul”.  The family is thankful to God and to all the people who have provided encouragement.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges

“Miss” Evelyn is home.  Pray for her safety from falls as she moves around.  Be an encourager to her.

Mrs. Myra Rigby

Karen Miller’s mom continues to need out prayers, as does Karen and the rest of the family.

Baptist Press – Very timely stories that are up-to-date in relevance.

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “What’s in a Name?”

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

Hymn of the Day – “The Name of Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/a/nameofje.htm

It’s been many years since I heard/sang this song, but the sweet melody and lyrics

carry a powerful message, all the same.

Bible Study

Friday at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC,K

“Bonanza” and the Bible make for an inspiring study.

Team Kid

This program will complete it’s first “year” on April 13th at FBC,K.

A new program will be started for the summer months.  Stay tuned.

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Excitement is “in the air” for our first gathering.  Ladies (including youth and children) of all ages are encouraged to participate.  Invite your family, friends, and neighbors.  April 24th is the date.  Sign the list at church or call the church to reserve your spot (and your chocolate)!

Have a great day!  Make it a better day for someone!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

My administrative site was down this morning.  Jason has it going again.  If you read this, be thankful for Jason and his skills.

 

“I have set you an example

that you should do as I have done for you.”

~ John 13:14-15~

 

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Better Catherine will be home Friday.  Begin to pray for her as she makes this big adjustment.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

Surgery went well yesterday.  He was sitting up and eating soup last night.  The family thanks you for your prayers.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

“Miss” Annie Bell is progressing.  Pray for her, Mr. Phillip, and other family members who help them in many ways.

“Eight Confessions of Church Spies”

http://thomrainer.com/2013/08/13/eight-confessions-of-church-spies/

We need periodic reminders of how we should present our faith through our church and the way we welcome visitors.

“Our Daily Bread” – “You’ve Got a Friend”

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

Hymn of the Day – “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/f/wafwhij.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

What an opportunity God has for us today!  Are we up to it?

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“For the eyes of the LORD

run to and fro throughout the whole earth,

to show Himself strong

on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”

~2 Chronicles 16:9a~

 

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santanegello

Surgery for his brain tumor will be at 9:30 our time this morning.  Please be in prayer for Johnnie, the surgery team, his family, and his friends.

Christopher Brian Easley
(June 7, 1964 – March 28, 2014)

Christopher Brian Easley, 49 years old, born in Clinton, LA and a resident of St. Helena Parish all of his life died on Friday, March 28, 2014. Christopher was a faithful and loving husband and step-father. He was a faithful member of Cornerstone Church of Amite fulfilling many duties as an elder and in his ministry of helps. He worked at Plaquemine Point Ship Yard for over 20 years. Loving the job that was set before him, he was known to always have a smile that would make you smile in return. The family would like to thank everyone for the prayers for strength during this time. For Christopher has found his, walking with the Lord Jesus and the smiles continue! He is survived by his wife of 22 years and 10 months, Geralyn R. Easley, Greensburg; brother, David Easley, Jr. and wife, Vera “Minnie” Easley, Greensburg; sister, Patricia Bergeron and husband, Ricky Bergeron, Elmer, LA; numerous step-children in Iowa, Nebraska, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews in Kentwood, Greensburg, Elmer and Mississippi and Texas. Preceded in death by his parents, David Taylor “D.T.” Easley and Ola Mae Smith Easley. Visitation at Cornerstone Church, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Mervin Strother. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Free Tomatoes”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Our Best”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/ourbest.htm

Do something for someone else today!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Yours, LORD, is the greatness

and the power

and the glory

and the splendor

and the majesty,

for everything in the heavens and on earth belongs to You.

Yours, LORD, is the kingdom,

and You are exalted as head over all.”

~1 Chronicles 29:11~

 

Wayne Criswell

He completed chemo #5 of 7 Friday! About 1/2 way thru his radiation. Then I guess they will do another scan to evaluate! So ready to get this over! He has had very few problems with the treatments other than some dietary limitations! He is still going to the gym 4x a week but not for as long! Thanks for the prayers!  (Mary)

Susie St. Alexander

Susie is much better.  She was able to sit up for 3 1/2 hours yesterday and eat some of a regular meal for the first time.  She’s off the vent and on regular oxygen.  Please continue to pray for her improvement and for her family.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Johnnie, his family, and some friends have made it to Phoenix, Arizona where he will have his treatment.   Pray for them as he goes through this process.

Maisy Rae Belgard

http://www.sealefuneral.com/obituaries.aspx?turl=http://hosting-6068.tributes.com/obituary/show/maisy-rae-belgard-101086451

Baptist Press 

 BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Blessed are the Meek”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Blessed Assurance”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/l/e/blesseda.htm

Have a great Lord’s Day!  Spend some time in His house today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Greater love has no one than this,

that one lay down his life for his friends.

You are My friends

if you do what I command you.”

~John 15: 13-14, NASB~

 

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “A Better World”

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

Hymn of the Day – “To the Work”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/tothewor.htm

I hope we all will take some time to pray for our troubled world and out leaders today.  Also, say special prayers for those around the world who have not come to know Jesus yet.

I’m thankful to be okay after that “lightning show” last night.  I hope you survived without any major problems.  

Anna Lee