Category: Baptist Press

Friday

 “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen,

but on what is unseen.

For what is seen is temporary,

but what is unseen is eternal.  

Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed,

we have a building from God,

an eternal house in heaven,

not built by human hands.”

~2 Cor. 4:18-5:1~

 

Chris Wales

Anna Lee, Chris has been admitted to OLOL for testing and observation after suffering a mild stroke at home on Wed afternoon. He has some residual issues on his right side involving his eye and mouth and,  also, his balance when walking. Not sure how long we’ll be here.  Undergoing tests, waiting on results from the doctor. We would both appreciate the prayers of your faithful followers on the prayer link.

Thank you and may God Bless all!

Kathy

Susie St. Alexander

Susie is doing better.  She  rotates between a vent and a c-pap machine.  Her swelling in her hands and feet is going away.  The family appreciates your prayers.

Lavell Case, mother-in-law of Rev. Mike Foster, pastor of FBC, Amite

Miranda’s message:

On day 151 @ MD Anderson, Tuesday March 25th, mom walked into the presence of Jesus Christ! The battle is over and she fought hard. All of you that have prayed and encouraged us and especially her over the last 5 months, are greatly appreciated! We praise God for His mercy and grace! Funeral services will be on Saturday at 2p with visitation Friday from 6-9p all at Riverwood in Brookhaven, MS.

Our Daily Bread – “Waiting”
Hymn of the Day – “We’ll Understand it Better By and By”
Baptist Press
Bible Study 
10:00 A.M. on Fridays
Fellowship Hall
FBC, Kentwood
 Life has its ups and downs, but God is always there and always steady!
Anna Lee

Thursday

“Everyone who asks receives,

and the one who searches finds,

and to the one who knocks,

the door will be opened.”

~Matthew 7:8~

 

Gail Brister

Continue to pray for Gail.  It has been weeks since she injured herself.  The left arm feels as bad now as it did the first day.  Pray she can overcome this soon.

Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Betty Catherine is still in rehab in the New Orleans area.  Pray each day there helps her progress a little more.

Donnie Travis

Donnie is now at home in Arcola after two by-passes at North Oaks.  Pray for continued progress.  Pray, too, for his wife Delores as she is the primary care-giver.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

Mrs. Annie Bell is now hospitalized at Greensburg.  Pray for her healing one again.  Pray for Phyllis Yarborough and others as they assist the staff in caring for “Miss” Annie Bell.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie is still hospitalized in Lacombe.  He heart is doing well, but not her lungs.  The staff will try again today to remove her from the vent.  Your prayers are appreciated.

Karen Miller and Mrs. Rigby

Karen continues to be the care-giver for her mother in Alabama.  Pray for them as she progresses and as they make plans for treatment.

“Young Ladies’ Birthday Party”

We had twenty-one ladies Tuesday.  A good time was had by all!

Baptist Press

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Wyatt Wayne “W.W.G.” Gill 

(November 7, 1956 – March 25, 2014) 

http://www.lyricsfreak.com/c/clint+brown/breathe+on+me_21007862.html

Our Daily Bread – “The Link to Life”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Breathe on Me”

http://www.lyricsfreak.com/c/clint+brown/breathe+on+me_21007862.html

To quote Bro. Danny, pastor of SCBC:

“Of all the things that happened today the most important thing that happened is that God in His amazing grace gave us another day.

Should He do that make it a good one if He doesn’t look me up when you get up there and let’s spend a few moments worshipping Him together.

Either way tomorrow will be a new day or a trip home! Enjoy whichever one we get! God bless.”

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“We also glory in tribulations,

knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;

and perseverance, character;

and character, hope.”

~Romans 5:3a-4, NKJV~

 

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

Mrs. Kathryn said she feels she is finally recovered from the virus and the heart procedure.  Pray she continues to feel well.

Leo Ricks
(April 10, 1926 – March 24, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2462049&fh_id=10545

Lavelle Case

Bro. Mike Foster, pastor of FBC, Amite, lost his mother-in-law yesterday at M.D. Anderson.  We’ve been praying for her since last October.  Today, she is healed and enjoying heaven.  Please pray for Miranda and her family.

Baptist Press – Be sure to keep up with Hobby Lobby and the Supreme Court

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Out of Chaos”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Praise Him, Praise Him”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/h/phimphim.htm

I think winter showed her head again this morning, but spring will soon be back.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance,

so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.”

~2 Corinthians 1:5, NASB~

 

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell fell at home and broke her ankle in two places.  She has had surgery at St. Tammany Hospital.  Please pray for her, for Mr. Phillip, and for the family, especially Phyllis.

Carol New

I have good news today.  Instead of reporting another fall, I can tell you Carol successfully has started and accomplished walking outside.   Join me in thanking God for this recent success in her life.

Lisa Garner Terrell (formerly of the East Fork community)

Lisa has been accepted for treatment at M.D. Anderson in Houston.  Pray for her as she begins the process at the end of this week.  Lisa is one of my former students from my Oak Forest days.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Johnnie, a young adult, was diagnosed with a brain tumor last week.  He is the son of Johnnie and Cheryl Sangangelo, both of who are widely known.  “Lil Man” was home for the weekend, but hopes to be traveling to M.D. Anderson real soon.  Please add your prayers.  I did not teach him, but I taught next door to his mother at IHS for eight years when Johnnie was a young child.

Hobby Lobby & Supreme Court

Pray for Hobby Lobby and the Supreme Court as a decision will be made concerning the government forcing a business to provide insurance that provides for abortions for its employees.  This is a major attack on freedom of religion in our country.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?id=42234

This article was published yesterday will give you the latest news to help you pray.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – ” Who’s At The Center?”

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

Hymn of the Day – “How Great Thou Art”

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/h/o/w/how_great_Thou_art.htm

If you are getting a “big head of self-importance”, pay close to the words of that hymn.  It will help you realize your unimportance compared to our mighty God.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord,

so walk in Him.” 

~Colossians 2:6, NKJV~

 

Stomach virus

Please add Mr. Cete Dillon to your prayer list.  He has been having an especially hard time with the virus.  Pray this virus clears up in our area without  any more victims.

Baptist Press – Wonderful, heart-stirring Christian stories!

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Promoting Unity”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “One Day”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/oneday

This is the Lord’s Day.  Don’t try to make it yours!

Anna Lee

Saturday

 “God is faithful.

He will not allow the temptation

to be more than you can stand.

When you are tempted,

he will show you a way out so that you can endure.”

~1 Corinthians 10:13b~

 

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

When I talked with “Miss” Kathryn yesterday afternoon, she had just completed paperwork to come home.  I trust that happened and she had a good night.  Keep her in your prayers as she regains her strength.

Karen Miller’s Mom, Mrs. Rigby

Mrs. Rigby is to be released from the hospital today.  The family will be making plans for a trip to M.D. Anderson.  Pray for the family today and in the coming days.

Mr. Edward Garner

Mr. Edward Garner is going to his house today.  Pray for him and his caregivers as he makes this adjustment.

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

We will meet at The Cafe in Kentwood Tuesday morning to celebrate the birthdays of all the ladies who have March birthdays.  I hope to see you at 11 A.M.

Young at Heart

New Zion Baptist Church will hold their monthly meeting a week later than usual due to a death last week.  Anyone in the area is welcome to join them.  They will meet at 10:30 Tuesday.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Coming Soon!”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “What if it  Were Today?”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/a/whatifit.htm

Third Thursday

We were blessed with another great Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  Thanks for sharing, James Rimes.

Pine Ridge Methodist Church’s Monthly Breakfast

Sunday morning at 8:00 A.M. Pine Ridge will host their monthly breakfast benefit to help encourage a family.  This month, the donations will be for Shay Collette.  The menu is varied and all of it is good.  Come enjoy their breakfast buffet and some sweet company.

It’s been a big week for the virus going around.  I’ll not list everyone who has been sick, but it seems like a learn of a couple more people every day.  Take care.  

Anna Lee

Thursday

“God is faithful.

He will not allow the temptation

to be more than you can stand.

When you are tempted,

he will show you a way out

so that you can endure.”

~1 Corinthians 10:13b~

 

Macy Gueldner

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

Mrs. Ruby Dillon

“Miss” Ruby was slightly better last night.  Let’s pray the light of this day finds her much improved.  I hope most of us will be able to avoid taking a turn with this “bug”.   She saw a doctor yesterday and is at home now.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Katheryn was feeling much better last night.  She will stay in the hospital long enough to get a test scheduled for Monday done.  Thank God for her improvement.  She’s in room 4404.

Wendell Miller

J. C.’s brother continues to have problems with his heart, so Monday he will have a stent put in a heart vessel.  Let’s pray this will give him improved health.  The Surgery will be at OLOL in Baton Rouge.

Donnie Travis

Donnie Travis of Arcola will be hospitalized at North Oaks so he can have two by-passes in his heart Monday.  Let’s pray the doctors can again patch him up and keep him going.

Mrs. Ivy Jean Womack

Pray for “Miss” Ivy Jean as she goes to learn about the treatment plan she will need.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Third Thursday

Thursday (today), we will have the Thursday Thursday meeting at the cabin at 6:30 P.M.  We hope you will join us.  James Rimes will be sharing a devotional through word and song.

Friday’s Bible Study

We are studying the Bible using a segment form Bonanza.  It is very interesting this way.  After our study Friday, we will eat at The Cafe in Kentwood.  It is never too late to join because each segment “stands alone”.  We meet at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC, K.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Misplaced Love”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “The Love of God”

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

I thank God for the change in the weather.  It seems to have given people a chance to get outside and enjoy God’s beautiful world rather than stay inside all the time.  Have a fantastic day.  Thanks for praying for these and other needs you may be aware of.  

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord 
and in the power of His might.  
Put on the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
~Ephesians 6:10-11, NKJV~

 

Elijah Roberts

Daniel and Kim Robers have a second son, Elijah.  Please pray for this growing family.

Mrs. Grace Chadwick (92)

“Miss” Grace has overcome her round with congestive heart failure and pneumonia to return to her home in Roseland.  Her family thanks you for your prayers.

Linda B. Williams

Linda will have eye surgery to repair a hole at 8 A.M. tomorrow at Ochsner in Metairie.  Please be in prayer for her.

Karen Miller’s Mom

Mrs. Rigby started the day doing very well yesterday, but later developed some complications.  Pray for Mrs. Rigby, Karen, and other family members.

Miranda Foster’s Mom

Miranda’s mom had a difficult weekend, but was given blood products to fight the effects of the leukemia.  She is still in ICU at MD Anderson, but is better.  Thank you for praying for her.

Truett A. Ricks of Richmond, leader in law enforcement, dies at age 78

Third Thursday

This week we will be having our monthly celebration at the cabin.  Come join us at 6:30.

Our Daily Bread – “Heaven Rejoices”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story”

I will sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me.

How He left his home in glory for the cross of Calvary.

Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me.

Sing it with the saints in glory, gathered by the crystal sea.

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/w/iwilsing.htm

I grew up singing this song frequently.  How about you?

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Have a great day!  

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“You are a chosen race,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

a people for His possession,

so that you may proclaim the praises of the One

who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

~1 Peter 2:9~

 

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn continues to have some health issues.  She has had additional tests and will see the doctor again.  Please continue to pray for her.

Karen’s Miller’s Mom

“Miss” Nyra is in ICU, but had a relatively good night.  Pray for her as they wait for lab results.  Pray for Karen as she too.

Baby Eden

Baby Eden spent the third night in the hospital.  Pray she had a problem-free night and all test results continued to come back good.  That would be an indication her problem was viral.

Phillips Irwin Garner, Jr.
(February 25, 1956 – March 16, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2455297&fh_id=10545

Our Daily Bread – “Sweet Fragrance”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “When We Walk with the Lord”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Thank-you for reading and praying today.  You make a positive difference!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“As far as the east is from the west,

so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

~Psalm 103:12~

Mrs. Anne Ellzey

Anne will be going home to her house after a long period of hospitals and rehab.  Pray for her as she makes this adjustment and for her caregivers as they help her.

Tommy Lawson

Tommy is making good progress following his heart surgery.  Keep praying for him.

Mrs. Martha Traylor

“Miss” Martha is hospitalized in McComb.  Keep her in your prayers.

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Betty Catherine is progressing well.  Thank you for your continued prayers for her.

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon

“Miss” Ferrie Gene is doing well at home.  Keep her in your prayers.

Sandra Gilliland Granger
(August 16, 1950 – March 13, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2453429&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press

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Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Job Titles”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Our Best”

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

I like the message of this song.  It has been one of my favorites for a long time.

Have a special day!

Anna Lee