Category: Baptist Press

Monday

For the word of the LORD is right and true;

he is faithful in all he does.

~Psalm 33:4~

 

Barbara Hutchinson fell backward and caused injuries that required another hospital stay.  She’s doing better now.  Thank God for her progress.

Mrs. Othell Williams has been moved to Kentwood Manor where her roommate is Mrs. Catherine Yarborough.  Pray for these two ladies.

Please continue to pray for Phillip and Lilly Strickland, who are both doing well despite their health issues.  The family is appreciative of each prayer.

Bobbie Magee is progressing in her recovery.  Continued prayers will be appreciated.

 

Ivy W. Ridgedell, Sr.

March 28, 1921 – May 07, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4218052&fh_id=10545

Yvonne J. Silver Landry

June 25, 1937 – May 06, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/yvonne-silver-landry

 

 

As we think of all the high school and college graduates in our area, we also need to think about the changes coming in the lives of their parents.

Putting the Basket in the Water: Trusting God in the Next Phase of Your Child’s Life – https://bridgechristian.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/putting-the-basket-in-the-water-trusting-god-in-the-next-phase-of-your-childs-life/

Read the Bible in 2017 – Hosea 11-14 & Psalm 124

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.

~1 Timothy 2:8 NKJV~

“Did You Think to Pray” (Same song, new links)

With the many needs in our families and our communities, “Did You Think to Pray” this morning?

Anna Lee

Friday

Each of the four living creatures had six wings

and was covered with eyes all around,

even under its wings.

Day and night they never stop saying:

“ ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’

who was, and is, and is to come.”

~Revelation 4:8~

 

 

Please pray for my Roseland and Amite classmate, Sue Ellen Russell Pearson, of Shreveport.  She grew up in Russelltown.  She has battled cancer for the last few years.  Now, she has pneumonia with some complications.  I know she will appreciate your prayers, even if you don’t know her.

Please keep those prayer coming for Ryan “Rufus” Williams.  He is currently in ICU. His health has really taken him for a “roller coaster ride” the past few weeks.  The family will be appreciative of prayer for him, the family, and the medical staff.

 

Carolyn Ray

 

Bible Study – This morning at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 8

Read the Bible – Isaiah 65-66 & Psalm 121

One Night Associational Revival – Special music and preaching – Tomorrow night at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M. – Rev. Crowe and family will also be at FBC, Kentwood Sunday.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Jesus said the greatest commandment is,

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

and with all your mind and with all your strength.

The second greatest commandment is this:

‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12:30-31 NIV~

“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

Make today count!

Anna Lee

Thursday

This is what the LORD says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,

who draws strength from mere flesh

and whose heart turns away from the LORD.

~Jeremiah 17:5~

 

Pray for Andy Taylor.  He has had shingles for about a week.  It seems he gets one problem better, but manages to have another problem develop.

Bill Sellers and Barbara Hutchinson were both released from the hospital yesterday.  Pray for a good recovery from surgery for both of the.

 

Today is the National Day of Prayer.  Kentwood will settle at the corner by the firehouse at noon today.  If you live/work elsewhere, check of the local prayer time for them.

 

Bible Readings – Isaiah 61-64 & Psalm 120

I’m happy to report the bad weather Sunday did not stop boys and girls coming to Bible Drill class.  Also, it did not stop them from coming to missions class last night.

Two mission projects you can participate in:

  • Paperback Bibles for prisoners at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail
  • Dry beans and rice for local food pantries

 

Coming soon – VBS at FBC, Kentwood – June 5-9.  There will be a planning meeting for workers Sunday afternoon at 4 P.M.

 

Ladies Bible Study – Friday morning at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 8

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Two Rivers Associational One Night Revival – FBC, Kentwood Saturday night

 

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

for kings and all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”

~1 Timothy 2:1-2~

Doxology – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlImHOeg2-c

Don’t you know God is pleased to hear our prayers?

I often ask children who would like to pray and am thrilled with all the volunteers.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace,

the God we serve is able to deliver us from it,

and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.

But even if he does not,

we want you to know, Your Majesty,

that we will not serve your gods

or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

~Daniel 3:17-18~

I love the stories of Daniel!

Bill Sellers is planning to get home today to continue his recovery.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams as he begins treatment at Touro.

Read the Bible – Isaiah 58-60 & Psalm 119:153-176

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 8

Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear.

~Isaiah 59:1 NKJV~

“My Lord is Near Me All the Time”

http://www.namethathymn.com/hymn-lyrics-detective-forum/index.php?a=vtopic&t=7917

Thank-you for praying today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

 Worship the LORD your God,

and his blessing will be on your food and water.

I will take away sickness from among you,

~Exodus 23:25~

 

Pray for Bill Sellers as he has emergency appendix surgery today.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams as he moves to Touro for aggressive therapy.

Pray for Jan Yarborough as she has hip surgery at OLOL today.

Please continue to pray for “Miss” Othell Williams who is in North Oaks with a broken hip and a broken shoulder.

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 55-57 & Psalm 119:129-152

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Children in Action (Missions) – 6 P.M. Wednesdays

Bible Drill K-5th – 6 P.M. Sundays

 

Finally, brethren, pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,

just as it is with you.

~2 Thessalonians 3:1 NKJV~

“To God be the Glory” – I just saw the Canton area church that was destroyed and not one of the people there had a scratch.  May God’s Work be spread because of this incident.

 

“To God be the Glory” this day!

Anna Lee

Monday

Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

~Proverbs 13:12~

 

 

Thank God for

  • Rev. Bill Ichter being well enough to return home again.
  • Phillip Strickland, and Carol Jean Conerly making it back home following surgery.
  • Wayne McNabb and Gloria Gill doing better.
  • Rod Smith showing improvement.
  • Faithful caregivers.

Pray for

  • Barbara Hutchinson as she has knee surgery today.
  • Janice Yarborough as she has hip surgery tomorrow.
  • Bettye Fussell as she has her 4th chemo today.

 

Correction – I made a mistake in the zipcode for Phillip Strickland.  The corrected address is 1135 Hwy. 51 N, Osyka, MS 39657.  I know he and his family, like many others, will appreciate your words of encouragement.

 

It’s history!

We had our first night of Bible Drill class night.  Our focus was John 3:16.  Despite the bad weather earlier, we had a great attendance and a great desire to learn more.  We will meet again next Sunday at 6 P.M.  If you have any boys or girls who will be in K-5 next year, we would love to have them join us.  The more the merrier because we are learning how to use and understand our Bibles better.  Thanks to workers who love both the Bible and children!

Study the Bible today! – Isaiah 52-54, Psalm 119:97-128, & video “Kingdom” on jointhebibleproject.com.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

And without faith it is impossible to please God,

because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists

and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

~Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)~

“Faith is the Victory”

 

Your faith is indeed a victory.  Share it today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

To the roots of the mountains I sank down;

the earth beneath barred me in forever.

But you, LORD my God,

brought my life up from the pit.

~Jonah 2:6~

 

Rev. Bill Ichter continues to be hospitalized with pneumonia in Minden.  His daughter said the hospital staff is talking about releasing him.

Phillip Strickland continues to be in Ochsner and is not home yet.  Let’s pray they keep him until he is well enough to be back at home.

 

Bobby Ray Tigner

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 39-41 and Psalm 118 (You might also want to look at videos of Isaiah and Holiness on jointhebibleproject.com.)

Bible Drill Class for children in Grades K-5/ Sunday evening at 6 P.M.

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 7 Interesting!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Gospel Music Opportunities the Sunday Evening

  • Lewiston Baptist Church
  • New Zion Baptist Church

 

Mission Project – Bring your bags of red beans and rice to the church so the Children in Action can contribute them to two food pantries.  This collection will continue through the month of May, so you have not missed the deadline.

 

“Those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace

and reap a harvest of goodness.”

~James 3:18 TLB~

“Peace Like a River”

Thanks for checking this site and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom,

and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

~1 Corinthians 1:25~

 

Carol Jean Conerly is at OLOL for knee replacement surgery this morning.  Pray all goes well.  She expects to spend at least one night there.  Today, let’s get that surgery covered with our prayers.

Bettye Fussell‘s doctor recommends three more treatments before surgery.  Pray for her as the looks forward to having that surgery.  Please continue to pray for her family too.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams’ and his family as he moves closer to rehab, rather than a hospital environment.  Thank God for all the signs of improvement they have seen.

Rev. Bill Ichter of Minden, LA . has been hospitalized for double pneumonia since Friday.  He’s know to many in this area as a former music minister at FBC, Amite and as a music missionary to Brazil for many years.  Please pray for this wonderful man.

Rebecca “Becky” Peters Day

August 07, 1959 – April 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4207838&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible – Isaiah 36-38 & Psalm 117

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Children in Action will meet tonight at 6:00 at FBC, Kentwood.  This is for elementary age students, both boys and girls.

 

All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD.

All the families of the nations will bow down before You,

for kingship belongs to the LORD;

He rules over the nations.

~Psalm 22:27-28 HCSB~

“Just as I Am”

 

I am excited to announce that the new opportunity for at children will be a Bible Drill Class. I’ll post more information tomorrow.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

I know that everything God does will endure forever;

nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it.

God does it so that people will fear him.

~Ecclesiastes 3:14~

 

Bettye Fussell got great news when she saw her oncologist in New Orleans yesterday.  The chemo is working!  Join with many others in thanking God for this answer to prayer.

Bobbie Magee has been admitted to St. Tammany Hospital with pneumonia.  Bobbie has been sick for a couple weeks.  Pray for Bobbie, her doctor, and her family.

Sue Field Hood

http://harrymckneely.com/obituaries/sue-field-hood

“You will keep your friends if you forgive them,

but you will lose your friends if you keep talking about what they did wrong.”

~Proverbs 17:9 CEV~

“Others” 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 

  • This morning at 11:00
  • The Cafe
  • Come share lunch with us.
  • Ladies with April birthdays who are . being honored
    • Othell Williams
    • Catherine Yarborough
    • Gail Brister
    • Annie Bell Harrell
    • Virginia McKenzie

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Reading the Bible – Isaiah 31-35 & Psalm 116

 

Children in Action

  • Tomorrow night at 6 P.M.
  • Boys and Girls through 5th grade
  • Learn about missions
  • Leading a drive to collect red beans and rice to give to two local food pantries.  Boxes are available at the office entrance and under the balcony steps.

 

I’m thankful to know you are a believer in Christ and in our opportunity to pray any time and any place we choose.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

~2 Timothy 1:7~

 

Pray for Carol Jean Conerly as she prepares for knee replacement surgery Wednesday morning . She will be in OLOL in Baton Rouge.

 

Remember the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party tomorrow morning at The Cafe.  We will meet at 11:00 and celebrate those who have April birthdays.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible – Isaiah 28-30 & Psalm 115

 

“Be patient with each other,

making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”

~Ephesians 4:2b TLB~

“Let Others See Jesus in You”

 

Make today a special day for someone today.

Anna Lee