Category: Baptist Press

Thursday

“Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to You at a time that You may be found.”

~Psalm 32:6a~

Cara Goodrich

I am asking for prayers for my boyfriend sister Cara Goodrich she has just found out that she has a mass by her trac. an going up by her neck,she will be seeing a surgery next thursday to find out what they are going to do. Lets pray that it can be takeing out an not gone any wr else. An it not cancer.

Sherry Rosamond

Macy Gueldner

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

Mrs. Maxine Turner, 95,  is in North Oaks.  Pray for this sweet lady who recently thanked God for her good health.

It good to be able to report that Jimmy Schwartz is doing well this week.  Keep him in your prayers.

Baptist Friendship House

Tomorrow is snack pack and hygiene kit today and we are running very low on travel size shampoo and conditioner. We just added an item to our wish list and hope that you will check it out. If anyone knows where we can get affordable travel size hygiene items in bulk- please let us know.

119- the number of people that have come to our door in a matter of 1 hour and 40 minutes to receive snack packs and hygiene kits. We met many new people this week and hope that we will be able to continue forming and building these relationships.

Baptist Press 

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Eyes of Love” 

http://odb.org/

Values – Making a Difference – “Out of a Job but Making a Difference for Our Community”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1451-Out-of-a-Job-but-Working-Hard-for-our-Community

Hymn of the Day – “Open My Eyes that I May See”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/p/openeyes.htm

May our eyes be open to the needs and opportunities God has for us to address.

Thank-you for reading this site and for praying.  You make a difference for so many people.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

      ~Luke 19:10~

 

Pray for the Hossier family as God continues to work through them.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Last Chapter” 

http://odb.org/

Values – Encouragement – “Lottery Mishap”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1454-Lottery-Mishap

Hymn of the Day – “The B-I-B-L-E”

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

Harold R. Blades Sr.

“Out of the past I see your eyes, their twinkle mixed with blue; And so this day I think of things kept in my heart for you.” Harold was born April 12, 1934 in Kentwood, LA to William Oscar Blades and Ellen Rimes Blades. He drifted into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at OLOL Hospital with loving family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorraine Doucet Blades; daughter Cindy Blades Cody and husband Michael; sons Mitchel Anthony Blades, Gregory Wayne Blades and wife Jo Ann Blades, and Harold R. Blades, Jr.; grandchildren Kenneth Cody, Sarah Marie Ellen Cody, Rebecca Lane Cody, Aaron Michael Blades, Hunter Austin Blades, Krystal Blades, and Heaven L. Blades; great-grandchildren Myrikel Blades, Tristin Cummings, Piper Witt, and Jamie Carson; sisters Audrey B. and husband Pete Williams, and Linda B. and husband Ric Moore; brothers Wilbur (Bo) and wife Sharon Blades, Roger and wife Annette Blades, Clayton and wife Margaret Blades; sisters-in-law Ernestine Blades, Florence Bielkiewicz, Peggy Andre, and Mona and husband Michael Mayeau; and brother-in-law Rulon (Skip) Yarborough. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Betty B. Yarborough, and brother William O. Blades, Jr. Pallbearers are Aaron and Hunter Blades, Kenneth Cody, Brett Moore, Trevor Andre, and Rafe Blades. Honorary Pall Bearers are Terry Blades, Rusty Williams, and Lyle Andre. Harold served his country in the US Army from 1956-1958. He then began his career as a fireman for the Baton Rouge Fire Department where he was always loyal, honest, and dedicated to his duties. He had a special talent for machinery repair and advanced to Master Mechanic. He loved his job and felt a great responsibility to assure that his work was thorough and safe. He was a loving and giving person with a keen sense of humor. He especially loved children, and they loved him. Harold loved and knew his Lord. He was an active member of Live Oak Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. His ever-faithful Sunday School Class came to his home to hold classes when he was no longer able to attend church. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs on Tuesday, October 29, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, October 30, at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 Hwy. 440, Kentwood, at 8:00 AM with the funeral and celebration of life service at 11:00 AM. Donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Research Foundation or to the Cancer Service of Greater Baton Rouge. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=harold-r-blades&pid=167750198&fhid=17447#sthash.R9pj5Wtn.dpuf

Looking forward to whatever this day has for me.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Evening

“May the LORD be praised,

for He has heard the sound of my pleading.”

~Psalm 28:6~

 

I talked with Yvonne Birch this afternoon.  She is slowly improving, but will not be completely recovered from her surgery.  Pray for continued improvement.

Macy Gueldner’s received great news today – the chemo is working!

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

Raymond M. Burt, Jr.

(June 4, 1969 – October 28, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 4:02 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2013 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born June 4, 1969 in Magnolia, MS and was 44 years of age. He was a truck driver for Bates Trucking and a member of Club X Bike Club. Survived by mother, Linda Stinson Burt, Kentwood; 3 brothers, Michael Burt, James Burt, and Steven Burt and wife, Tina, all of Kentwood; girlfriend, Lauri Dunnam; aunt, Dorothy Eaton and husband, Jack and family; and his little girl boxers, Tori and Lacie. Preceded in death by father, Raymond M. Burt, Sr.; grandparents, Charles and Eva Burt and Earl and Addi Stinson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2013, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. E. J. Didon. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “WonderfuL!”

http://odb.org/

Values – Caring – “What’s Your Name?”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1455-What-s-Your-Name-

Hymn of the Day – “Higher Ground”

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

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Did you share some of your Christian joy today?

Anna Lee

Saturday

“If any of you lacks wisdom,

let him ask God,

who gives to all liberally and without reproach,

and it will be given to him.”

~James 1:5~

Baby Graham continues to improve at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  Pray for the family as they continue their long vigil at the hospital.

Connie Hayden Davis is continuing to improve and is now home.  Keep praying for continued improvement.

Peggy Berberette, Ladd Turner’s mother-in-law was found to also have a tumor in her brain.  Aggressive treatment has already begun.  Pray for Peggy, the doctors treating her, and her caregivers.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

The ladies who will be honored at the next “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party are:

Fran Walker                                         Kim Schwartz                                      Velma Anthony                                 Billie Jo Hutchinson
Fay Gehringer                                      Rita Tate                                               Ruby Schwartz                                   Theople Hurst                                               Kay Forman                                         Hazel Smith
Baptist Press –  BPNews.net
Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Healthy Ingredients” – http://odb.org/
Values – Kindness – “Prom Queen” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1463-Prom-Queen
This one will really touch your heart!
Hymn of the Day – “The Ninety and Nine” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/i/90_and_9.htm
I was at a revival meeting at Natalbany Baptist Church where my young uncle (and I was much younger) was leading the music when I first remember hearing this song.  It really touched my heart.  I can only name a few hymns that I can name where I was when I first heard them, but this is the first and certainly a very special one to me.
I hope all of you are planning to be in God’s House somewhere tomorrow.  If you have not already planned to do that, please reconsider and choose a local church to attend.  That’s the proper place for all of us on the Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee 

Friday

The next generation will be told about the Lord.

They will come and tell a people yet to be born about His righteousness.”

~Psalm 22:30b-31a~

 

Many of you remember Bobbie and Susie Eads serving at FBC,K.  Susie’s mother had been through a lot of trials in her lifetime and is now facing another one.  She has had a “silent heartattack”.  Pray for her as she goes through additional testing and insurance requirements before learning what needs to be done for her heart.

Sonja Bradley’s daughter, Milicent, is handicapped.  Her body is slowly giving up the fight to live.  Pray for all the family.

Enjoy these pictures of Macy Gueldner and her family.  Then, pray for them during some difficult times at St. Jude’s.

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

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Loving and Knowing” 

http://odb.org/

Values – Helping Others – “A Flat Tire” 

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1465-A-Flat-Tire

Baptist Press – I didn’t refer you to this site the last few days.  I hope you have time to read some of the wonderful articles they posted the last few days.

BPNews.net

Hymn of the Day – “Stepping in the Light” 

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/t/stepping.htm

Today’s “Lucy” Bible study will focus on outreach.  It’s a good lesson.  I hope you will join us or at least ask someone who attends to tell you about outreach.  For those who can attend, we will meet in the fellowship hall of FBC at 10:00 and finish about 11:30.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I must proclaim the good news about the kingdom of God to the other towns also,

because I was sent for this purpose.”

~Luke 4:43~

 

Pray for Wanda Smith as she goes to the doctor to check on her foot.  Wanda doesn’t feel like it is healing as it should.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell has been diagnosed with a broken pelvis.  Pray for her and her family at this difficult time.

Robbie Lynn Kirby is improving, even though the side effects are hard on her.  Her doctor performed a great surgery.  She did not need chemo or radiation.  She has lost 70 pounds and much of her hair.  She needs to rest most of this first year.  Pray for her as she continues to fight this battle.  Pray for her family as they support her any way they can.  She has a positive attitude through all of this!

Mr. George Eddie Lee and Mrs. Alice Faye are proud to announce the birth of their first great grandchild, a great grandson, Brooks Eli Wilkinson, on his birthday.  Brooks was born yesterday evening weighing in at 8 lb, 10 oz. and with a length of 22 in.  Proud parents are Jacob and Hannah Wilkinson.  The grandparents are Lee and Debbie Wilkinson and Don and Angela Shockley.  Let’s all thank God for the arrival of this special blessing.

Rafe Cutrer, son of Raymond and Brandy Cutrer, is pleased to report that the new baby in the family will be a girl.  What a blessing!

Mr. Bob Stegall passed away and will be buried in Mississippi.  If you need details of the arrangements, please call FBC, Kentwood (229-8111).

Today, we will meet at Nyla’s at 11:00 to celebrate the October birthdays at the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party.  Join us for this special event.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Campaign” –  http://odb.org/

Values – Character – “The Woman Who Serves Others Now in Crisis Herself” –  http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1472-Woman-Who-Serves-Others-Now-in-Crisis-Herself

Hymn of the Day – “Trust and Obey” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Thanks for checking this site and praying for these needs.  We know believing and praying are vital!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light;

Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death,

Upon them a light has shined.”

~Isaiah 9:2, NKJV~

 

Baptist Press 

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Stray Hearts”

http://odb.org/

Values – Devotion – A Vicious Cycle Broken

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1477-A-Vicious-Cycle-Broken

Hymn of the Day – “Life’s Railroad to Heaven” – Picture yourself as the engineer of a train in the mountains.  

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/r/lrailway.htm

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party – Tuesday at Nyla’s at 11:00

Ladies being honored for October birthdays

  • Susie Sharkey
  • Ivy Jean Womack
  • Susan Rimes
  • Yvonne Jones
  • Marjorie Turner
  •  Majel Dean
  • Judy Easley Dickinson

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday

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

You will strengthen their hearts.

You will listen carefully.”

~Psalm 10:17~

 

Elaine Baham Steward is doing better.  Pray for her as she continues her battle with cancer.

Pray for Hubert “Brother” Yarborough as he has surgery Nov. 4th.  Pray for his family too.

Marty Simpson will be having an angiogram in Lacombe Wednesday.  Pray the doctor finds and corrects Marty’s problem.

Penny Dees McDowell’s sedation is being reduced.  Pray for her as she deals with each medical issue of each day.  Pray for her family.

Mrs. Hazel Smith has been ‘under the weather”.  Pray for her to be better soon.

 

E. Fountain Young, Jr.
(September 9, 1928 – October 12, 2013)

E. Fountain Young, Jr. began his earthly journey on September 9, 1928 and his heavenly one 85 years later on October 12, 2013. He grew up in Pine Grove, Louisiana and was an active member of the Pine Grove United Methodist Church along with his parents, Evie Fountain Young, Sr. and Inez Morgan Young. In 1945 Fountain graduated valedictorian from Pine Grove High School and then set out to serve in the United States Army and did so from 1946 to 1948, spending time in Japan. He observed that there was a close alliance between freedom and education, and to that end he attended Louisiana State University where he earned a BS in General Agriculture in 1951 and a Master of Science in Agronomy in 1953. He received a Ph.D. in Agriculture and Applied Science from Oklahoma State University in 1964. His studies took him to Venezuela where he worked on herbicides for corn production. He also believed that one could find dignity in work well done. He devoted himself to plant research that he accomplished through the United States Department of Agriculture. In 1985 he co-authored a book with Tommy E. Thompson, Pecan Cultivars, Past and Present, a widely used field guide for growing pecans. He also did research that led to the successful production of SuPima cotton. Mr. Young was a Master Mason as well as a Shriner. He was an active member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in El Paso, Texas before his recent move to Monroe, Michigan. Fountain’s most cherished accomplishment was his family, whom he adored. He lives on in the hearts of those who love him including his wife of 56 years, Sarah Margaret Davis Young, a daughter, Kathryn Elaine Murphy (Mark) and sons Eric Forrest Young (Catherine), Brett Allen Young (Pam), and grandchildren, Bryan Murphy (Jennifer), Megan Murphy, Jennifer Murphy, Morgan Murphy, Sarah Young, and Alysa Young, and one great grandchild, Sophia Murphy, along with his siblings, Willie Eugene Young (Mary Katherine), Elizabeth Joe Dykes (Tag), and Robert Larry Young (Judy). Friends and family will wish him a fond farewell on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Pine Grove, LA with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Townsend. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials for E. Fountain Young, Jr. can be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 9915 Montwood Drive, El Paso, Texas, 79925, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 800 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43609 or Pine Grove United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1091, Pine Grove, LA 70453.

 

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

 

 Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The End” – http://odb.org/

 

 

Values – “Patience” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1480-Character-Trait-PATIENCE

 

Hymn of the Day – “Work for the Night is Coming” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/o/workfort.htm

 

“Lucy” Bible Study – this morning at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC,K    Bring a sack lunch.

Make today count for something.  Don’t let it pass by as an unproductive day.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Even though I got an early start today, my computer got a late one.

“The LORD has heard my plea for help;

the LORD accepts my prayer.”

~Psalm 6:9~

 

Connor Corkern is at Children’s Hospital because his seizures got more than they could handle at home.  Pray the doctors will be help to get him some help quickly.

Sherry Day is scheduled to come home today.  Continue to pray for improvement.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Have you fallen in love with this precious child like I have?

Another person I have known all my life has passed away.  He lived on the same street where Daddy lived, just about a block away.

Joseph “J.B.” Benjamin Crain
(September 3, 1929 – October 14, 2013)

 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. A resident of Roseland, died at 5 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2013 in Saint Amant. He was born September 3, 1928 in Roseland and was 85 years of age. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of Roseland and a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a loving husband father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. Survived by wife, Mildred Hyde Crain; daughter, Pamela “Nancy” Cavaretta and husband, Carl; 3 grandchildren, Kim Smith and husband, Jody, Stacy Cavaretta and Brandon Cavaretta; 4 great grandchildren, Katlyn Cavaretta; Joel Smith, Samantha Cavaretta, and Bronwyn Cavaretta; sister in law, Linda Brister. Preceded in death by daughter, Marcia Jo Crain; parents, Joseph Crain and Florence Rutland Brister; 4 sisters, Agnes Landry, Algie Schumacher, Lonell Chadwick and Betty Spears; 3 brothers, Bobby Brister, Junior Brister and Elmer “Baby” Brister. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Roseland from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Alan House. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. The family would like to thank Canon Hospice for their care and compassion. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Dreams of Childhood” – http://odb.org/

This reminds me of Art Linkletter.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Values – Rising Above – “Bouncing Back” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1485-Bouncing-Back

 

Hymn of the Day – “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/u/turnyour.htm

Announcement – We will have our monthly Third Thursday meeting at the cabin Thursday at 6:30.  Feel free to join us.

Please feel free to contact me about praises, requests, or updates you wish me to post.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“At daybreak, LORD, You hear my voice;

at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly.”

~Psalm 5:3~

 

Susan Rimes has more kidney stones.  Pray for Susan as she tries several different methods to get rid of the stones.

Pray for Jessica Garner and her family, especially her four children.

Macy  Gueldner –  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

The Panter family was serving in Roseland when we moved to Kentwood.  This story takes on a new meaning when I realize it involves a family I know.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=41276

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “I’m Invisible” –  http://odb.org/

Values – Appreciation – “We are Family” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1490-We-Are-Family

Hymn of the Day – “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justaclo.htm

Enjoy this beautiful day the Lord has made for us.  Be sure to thank Him.

Anna Lee