Category: Baptist Press

Wednesday Night

I want to post solely to share a new Baptist Press article about Ukraine.  I hope this will be in inspiration, a suggestion, a hope, and a plan for each of us.

      http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?id=42084

The Bible says that there is, “a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace” (Ecc. 3:7-8). In accordance with these wise words, we declare today to be a time to mend, and not a time to tear the nation apart; a time to seek peace, and not a time to fan the flames of war; a time to learn to love yesterday’s enemies, and not a time to continue to hate rivals and those who have hurt us.

Tuesday

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,

for by this some have entertained angels

without knowing it.”

~Hebrews 13:2, NASB~

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

“Miss” Ferrie Gene is hospitalized again.  Please continue to pray for her.

Olivia Widas

This young girl had a seizure today and school and again at home later.  Pray for her as her family continues to get her checked out tomorrow.  Olivia is the granddaughter of my cousin, Rick.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie had her surgery yesterday at Lacombe.  It was involved, but Dr. Breaux was able to successfully accomplish everything necessary.  Keep Susie in your prayers as she goes through the recovery process.

Fornie Mae James Schum (my brother-9n-law’s aunt in Ponchatoula)

March 14, 1935 – February 24, 2014

http://hmckneely.funeralplan2.com/obituaries.aspx?turl=http://hosting-24628.tributes.com/obituary/show/Fornie-Mae-James-Schum-100297917

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Lie Down”

http://odb.org/

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

 Hymn of the Day – “Leave it There”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/e/leaveitt.htm

Calling all “young” ladies.  We will celebrate February birthdays  at The Cafe at 11:00 today.  I hope you can be there.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

It shall not return to Me void,

But it shall accomplish what I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

~Isaiah 55:11~

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

Please continue to pray for Ferrie Gene as she recovers from her heart surgery

 Ruby Louise Jenkinson Edwards

(August 16, 1939 – February 19, 2014)

A resident of Amite, LA, she died at 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born August 16, 1939 and was 74 years of age. Survived by her brother, Donald Jenkinson and his wife, Mary, Tylertown, MS; nephew, Donald Jenkinson and his wife, Kristi, Tylertown, MS; niece, Vonda Granger and her husband, Jules; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby E. Edwards; parents, Dewey and Mae Jenkinson; 2 sisters, Bonnie Lopinto and Kathleen Dorthery; brothers, Wallace Jenkinson; special niece, Sondra Oliphant. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2014. Services will be conducted by Rev. Marlin Arceneaux. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Daily Devotional – “Bolt on Blake”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Story – The Old Man and His Wisdom

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathleen-buckstaff/life-lessons_b_4670183.html

Hymn of the Day – “Others”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – Bonanza #1

Our clip from the TV program was very good on it’s own this morning.  I think this lesson on transformation has been my favorite of all we have done so far.  Needless to say, our lives were transformed when we placed Jesus in our lives.  We hope to live in such a way that others can see Him in what we say and do.  I look forward to the next eleven Bonanza lessons.  It is never too late to join us.

Looking Ahead – “Young” Ladies BIble Study

Tuesday at 11:00 at The Cafe

Join us in celebrating February Birthdays

Disciple Now

Continue to pray for the youth from several area churches as they are meeting this weekend at FBC, Kentwood for Disciple Now.  Pray the leaders impart the message God has for each of the youth.

Wednesday lunch for the BCM at SLU

If you attend FBC, Kentwood, you will likely find a request to help provide a portion of the meal we will be serving Wednesday.  Thanks, ahead of time, for your cooperation in feeding about 150 students one of the best meals they receive all year.  Know that the BCM is important in the lives of college students.  You will be helping to draw students in to the center.  Who wants a hamburger when they smell jambalaya cooking?

Get out of your little world and do something for someone else!  Both of you will be blessed.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength;

they will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary;

they will walk and not faint.”

~Isaiah 40:31b, HCSB~

 

Macy Gueldner

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

Mr. Frank Lea

Mr. Frank’s health is failing him.  Pray for him and his caregivers.

Suzie Daniel Dickerson

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courier/obituary.aspx?n=carolyn-dickerson&pid=169782052

Daily Devotional – “Tell it on the Mountain”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “The Power of Determination”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-power-of-determination-true-story/

Hymn of the Day – “Mansion Over the Hilltop”

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/elvispresley/mansionoverthehilltop.html

Thanks, James Rimes!

Despite the weather, we had sixteen at the cabin last night.  What a blessing the gathering was to each of us.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“In an acceptable time I have heard You,

and in the day of salvation I have helped You.

In the time of my favor I will answer you,

and in the day of salvation I will help you.”

~Isaiah 49:8a~

 

Mrs. Yvonne Birch

Yvonne got tripped by a dog and broke her leg Monday.  Just as she was getting close to getting past her back surgery, she is bummed up again.  Pray for her as she goes through this latest health issue.

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon

Ferrie Gene got home from the hospital, for the second time, Monday.  She is still full of energy, but is limited in what she should be doing.  Pray for her to be patient as she gives herself time to heal.

Mr. Wayne Criswell (by Mary Criswell)

We got home about 5:30 and Wayne’s surgery went fine! We got caught in
the traffic mess on I-12 and took almost 2 hours to get back to
Hammond! One step closer to licking this thing!
His first Chemo will be Friday morning! Keep us in your prayers!!

Mr. John Orr (Texas)

John is at home in Sulphur Springs, Texas again.  Keep praying.

Mr. Bobby Simpson

Pray for Bobby and Betty as they prepare for his surgery 3-3-14 at North Oaks. Thankfully, he will only be given a local anesthetic.  Pray the surgery will be effective and not need to be repeated.

Mrs. Peggy Berberette

Peggy Berberette, 60, of Magnolia, MS, went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2014, surrounded by her family at her residence in Magnolia after her battle with cancer. Visitation is Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Fernwood Baptist Church and continue on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM at Fernwood Baptist Church in Fernwood. Graveside service will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Bro. Eddie Hilburn and Bro. Ed Stewart will officiate the services. Catchings Funeral Home (McComb location) is handling the arrangements.

Pallbearers are Charley Johnson, Eric Johnson, Josh Berberette, Jacob Fisher, Ladd Turner, and Brian Berberette.

Mrs. Berberette was born December 20, 1953, in McComb, MS to E. C. and Mary Nell King McDaniel. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Faith Assembly of God. She worked at Kellwood during the early years of her marriage and ,after the birth of her third child, she dedicated her life to raising her family. She loved to fish in the Mississippi River and at Percy Quin State Park. She loved to be outside and was an avid gardener. She shared her love of nature with all of her children and grandchildren. She was also very skilled at crocheting (having crocheted many blankets for her children and grandchildren) and writing poetry. She won a certificate of excellence for one of her poems. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents, E. C. and Mary Nell King McDaniel; brother, Wayne McDaniel; and a niece, Amber Johnson.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Paul Berberette; daughters, Christy Berberette Turner and husband Ladd of Kentwood, LA, and Courtney Berberette of Fernwood, MS; son, Craig Berberette and wife Nickie of Kentwood, LA; sister, Elaine McDaniel Johnson and husband Danny of Magnolia, MS; brothers, Claude King and wife Rita of Magnolia, MS, and Henry McDaniel and wife Gayle of Magnolia, MS; grandchildren, Josh Berberette, Dakota Fisher, Chloe Berberette, Raven Fisher, Jacob Fisher and Alayna Braden; two special friends, Diana Lacayo and Martha Knippers; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

 Susie Daniel Dickinson

There will be a service for her at 1 P.M. today at FBC, Woodlands in the Houston. area.   I’m working on an obituary.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Covering Sinkholes”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories about Families – “The Wooden Bowl”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-wooden-bowl/

Hymn of the Day – “Nearer, My God, to Thee”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-wooden-bowl/

Disciple Now Weekend

FBC, Kentwood will host a Disciple Now Weekend this weekend.  Youth from a number of area churches will participate.  Pray for the youth, the leaders, host families, and others involved in cooking or other preparations.

Ladies’ Bible Study

We will begin a series of lessons based on clips from “Bonanza”.  You are welcome to join us Friday mornings at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood.

Third Thursday

Our monthly gathering at the cabin will be tomorrow at 6:30.  You are welcome to join us.  Come and be blessed.

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Help each other with the faith we have.

Your faith will help me,

and my faith will help you.” 

~Romans 1:12 NCV~

 

Kaye Roberts’ brother, Jimmy Alford

Jimmy is  doing very well.  He’s back at work and able to eat anything.  Thank you for praying for him.

John Orr (in Texas)

John did a little better Tuesday.  Let’s pray for some improvement on Wednesday too.

Tinsey DeBlanc

“Miss” Tinsey continues to do well.  She is expected to come home from the hospital Thursday or Friday.

Wayne Criswell (from Mary)

Wayne will have his port inserted at noon Wednesday. He will receive
his first Chemo on Friday. The radiation will start next week.
Please keep us in your prayers as he begins this treatment

Suzie Daniel Dickinson

Suzie, who grew up in Amite passed away Tuesday.  She had been diagnosed with cancer before Christmas.  Please pray for the family during this difficult time.

Baptist Press News

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Eleventh Hour”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “Testing for Gossip”

http://academictips.org/blogs/testing-for-gossip/

Hymn of the Day – “The Old Rugged Cross”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/r/oruggedc.htm

Third Thursday

Tomorrow will be the Third Thursday of the month.  We will gather at the cabin at 6:30 for some sweet Christian fellowship.  Join us if you can.

Your thoughts and prayers mean so much to so many people.  Thank you for taking the time each day to pray.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

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

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18~

 

Tinsey DeBlanc

“Miss” Tinsey’s surgery went well yesterday.  Pray for her as she now begins the long road to recovery.

John Orr (in Texas)

My aunt’s husband is doing well following his pacemaker surgery, but he has some other issues with have him hospitalized.  He’s been through so much in the last few months, including losing his wife and a step-daughter.  Pray he can fight enough to overcome his current health issus.

Miranda Foster’s Mom (Lavelle Case)

“Day 116 @ MD Anderson
Please pray.  Mom had to go to the ER this morning. She has really low blood and platelet counts! She will be receiving 2 units of blood and 6 units of platelets. Could take 8-10 hours!”

Line Creek Baptist Church

NW of Kentwood

175th Anniversary

11-23-14

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Helpers Needed”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “Coffee on the Wall”

http://academictips.org/blogs/coffee-on-the-wall/

Hymn of the Day – “Others”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm

I like the melody, the lyrics, and the meaning of this great song.

Third Thursday

Meet with us at the cabin at 6:30 to be a blessing to someone and/or to receive a blessing from someone.  Call if you need more information.

May we all find at least one way to be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“The LORD is far from the wicked,

but He hears the prayer of the righteous.”

~Proverbs 15:29~

 

Wayne Criswell

Wayne has learned his lung cancer has returned.  He is waiting for a decision about the next step – surgery or other treatment.  Pray for Wayne and his family as they face this problem.

Earlo LaBauve, father of Sharon Martin 

Earlo will have surgery in March at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Pray for Earlo and his family as they wait.

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

She’s making progress – fluid drained and two units of blood added.  She will get a little physical therapy before she is ready to come home.

Austin Rose

Austin had a big day today.  His port was removed and replaced with a heart shaped bandage.  Thank God for this big step and ask him to beep on blessing Austin and all the Rose/Labarbara family.

Sylvia Jackson, mother of Dennis Jackson

Today’s new is not so good.  Susie has developed pneumonia.  Please keep this family in your prayers.

With permission from Susie Eads, I’m sharing this as a special devotional thought. 

I have a little story to tell you about forgiveness. Bear with me… I have a MacBook Pro laptop and on a Mac in the bottom right corner is a trash can. When you want to delete files you move them to the trash can and then periodically you empty the trash to delete those files. It’s different from the recycle bin because on the Mac when you click to empty the trash you get a message saying that the trash will be securely emptied and you cannot recover the files afterwards. When it finishes the process of emptying the files it makes a noise like a piece of paper crumpling up to let you know that it is finished. I am bad about forgetting to empty my trash so yesterday morning I clicked to empty it and it showed that I had 55,000 files to delete. Yikes! So I set it to empty and it was deleting files all day! Well I forgot about it and left it running. Fast forward to this morning and I am sitting next to my laptop while I have my quiet time. I was writing in my prayer journal and I had just written this sentence, “Lord, please forgive me for all the things I have done in the past that pierced your heart.” At that exact moment, I heard the sound from my laptop indicating that the trash had completed emptying!!! It was like the Lord told me that my sins are forgiven and securely deleted and I can’t recover them!!!! So if you are like me and have problems trusting God to forgive you or not forgiving yourself, remember that He empties the trash when we ask Him to and those sins no longer exist. Happy Valentines Day! Remember that God loves you more than you can imagine!                                                                               Susie Owens Eads, 2-14-14

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Great Creator-Healer”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Story – “Let Go of Your Stresses”

http://academictips.org/blogs/let-go-of-your-stresses/

Hymn of the Day – “Lord of Power, Lord of Might”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/p/loplomit.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Be sure to read these stories. 

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?id=42008

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?id=42016

I’m looking forward to a warmer day today so I can spend some time outside.  I’m glad God provides us with a variety of weather.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6~

 

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon

She will have a procedure this morning at 7:00 to drain some of the fluid from around her heart and lungs.  Please take time to pray for her.

Shay Collette 

Shay is still in Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  She’s had five surgeries and is beginning skin grafts.  She is able to move her fingers which is a good sign.  Please continue to pray for this 13 year old.

Brandi and Rafe Cutrer

Please continue to pray for Brandi and Rafe as they travel back and forth to Covington for his treatments.  Rafe is now able to sit, unassisted, for short periods of time.

Carol New 

Carol had a fall last weekend.  Thank God she did not break any bones, but only has bumps and bruises.

Jimmy Schwartz

Pray for Jimmy.  He hasn’t had to be given blood lately.  Pray for him to keep active.

Ray Blackwell

Ray got a good report yesterday.  Thank God for the progress he has made in a relatively short period of time.

Rev. Tommy Hicks

Bro. Tommy is doing much better following his back surgery.  Pray he continues to improve.

Mrs. Martha Traylor

“Miss” Martha is now in Kentwood Manor for a short period of continued treatment.  As you pray for her, please pray for her children.

Mrs. Ivy Jean Womack

She has been undergoing some tests.  Pray for doctors as they evaluate the tests and suggest treatment.

Mrs. Peggy Berberette (Ladd Turner’s mother-in-law)

Please continue to pray for her as she continues her battle with cancer.

Sylvia Jackson (sister of Gayle Owens)

Susie is in ICU at North Oaks.  Prayers are requested by her family.

Ms. Ann McKee (wife of Paul who works for George Bales)

Ms. Ann passed away Wednesday afternoon at Kentwood Manor.  Please pray for her family.

Glenn McMillan’s Memorial Service

If you wish to provide some food for the family meal, please get it to New Zion Baptist Church by 2:30 Saturday.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Reputation or Character?”

http://odb.org/

Involvement Encouraged by Billy Graham Evangelistic Emphasis

http://links.mkt1529.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NDUwOTM5OTIS1&r=NzQ1Mjk5MjcyODAS1&j=MzgxNzEzODI2S0&mt=1&rt=0Inspiring Stories –

“Kiss Someone before You Go”

http://academictips.org/blogs/kiss-someone-before-you-go/

Hymn of the Day – “O Happy Day”

http://www.poemhunter.com/song/o-happy-day/

I trust you are able to sing this song.  If Jesus has not “washed your sins away”, please go to someone who can guide you in that decision.  You will be eternally thankful you made that decision.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Bible Study

We will meet as usual Friday morning at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood.  You are welcome to join us.  No homework!  No embarrassment!  Come watch and listen.

Have a great day!  Do something special to help someone else to have a great day too!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever;
I will proclaim Your faithfulness
to all generations with my mouth.”
~Psalm 89:1~

 

Eugene Tackett

Eugene is home.  He will be seeing his regular doctor, but so far it seems he has no damage.  Thanks for praying for him.

Wanda Smith

Wanda Smith is improving after her recent surgery.  She hopes to be able to make it to church Sunday.  Continue to pray for her as her foot heals.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Hyperseeing”

http://odb.org/

This is going to be one of my favorites for a while.

Moral Stories – “Testing for Gossip”

http://academictips.org/blogs/testing-for-gossip/

Hymn of the Day – “Somebody Knows”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/o/m/somecare.htm

Pay attention to the words of this hymn.  I think I am going to print them out to keep and to share.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

The Friday morning Bible Study will meet at 10:00.

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be the last Tuesday of the month at The Cafe in Kentwood.

FBC, Kentwood will provide the BCM meal at SLU the last Wednesday of the month.

Glenn McMillan’s memorial service will be at 3:00 Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church.  A meal for the family will follow at NZBC.

Keep praying for those who are experiencing the latest snow/ice storm.

Anna Lee