Category: Baptist Press

Saturday – Published Friday Night

“Give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV~

 

 

Ruby Travis was very sick today.  Let’s pray she is better tomorrow.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has had some falls this week.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Jimmy Alford – Jimmy will have another test done Tuesday and  meet with a team of doctors at Ochsner in New Orleans Wednesday.  As you pray for him, please pray for his family too.

 

Lois Hill Wood
Born: August 29, 1918
Died: February 19, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3605939

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – John 14:15-21

Devotional – “Four Ways to Look” – http://odb.org/2016/02/20/four-ways-to-look/

 

Joey + Rory – http://thislifeilive.com/a-week-to-remember/

 

Thank God for a beautiful day He provided for us today.  Thank him for life on this beautiful day!

Anna Lee

Friday – Posted Early

But you, LORD, do not be far from me.

You are my strength;

come quickly to help me.

~Psalm 22:19~

 

Mrs. Willine Howell got sick night before last and was taken to Ochsner in New Orleans. She was better yesterday.  Please pray for this sweet lady.

Jimmy R. Williams is much better and is now at home.  Let’s thank God for his good care at Lacombe and his return to Kentwood.

Ruby Travis said Beverly Birdsong’s mother, Mrs. Lee, is doing a little better.  Keep praying.

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is home from rehab.  I’m sure she appreciates hearing from her friends.

 

Another death & another former student:

MELISSA “MISSY” TONEY, AGE 43

and a resident of Bogalusa died Tuesday evening February 16, 2016 following a traffic accident in Baton Rouge. She was a 1990 graduate of Amite High School that enjoyed playing basketball. Missy also enjoyed coaching basketball for young people, including her daughters. She was definitely a people person and always outgoing to those she met. Missy was very caring towards her family.

Survived by:

Parents: Dale Toney and Judy Harper Toney of Pine

2 Daughters: Taylor Barr,
Jaelyn Barr and their father Chad Barr

Daughter and Son: Mallory Arlt,
Braden Arlt and their father Bryant Arlt

3 Sisters and Brothers in law: Marcie and Jeff Varnado,
Merrie and Sidney Ritchie all of Bogalusa,
Mindy and Charles Kelehan of Pine

Husband: Lateef “Bird” Murray

Also numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Delbert and Mavis Toney and Leo and Ruth Harper.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Thursday February 18th from 6 pm until 9 pm and after 9 am on Friday. A funeral service will be held at 11 am Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Shad Pittman and Rev. David Cutrer officiating. Burial will follow in Ponemah Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Charles Kelehan, Chase Kelehan, Jeff Varnado, Kolby Burns, Adam Whitecotton, Chad Barr

Honorary Pallbearer: Bryant Arlt

Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com

Scripture Writing – John 13:34-35

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood

  • For ladies from 3-103
  • Thursday, February 25th at 6:15
  • Please join us.

 

God is so good!  He provided a large group, abundant food, talented musicians, and overflowing love tonight.  Members of seven churches blessed us by coming to the cabin.  God’s presence was certainly in the midst.  We are blessed!

Anna Lee

Thursday

Though the mountains be shaken

and the hills be removed,

yet my unfailing love for you

will not be shaken

nor my covenant of peace be removed,”

says the LORD,

who has compassion on you.  

~Isaiah 54:10~

 

Good News!  Yesterday morning Ken Roberts’ doctors met and agreed the met the qualifications to be placed on the heart transplant list.  Let’s thank God for that big step and wait with expectation the day when this will become a reality.

Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby had another procedure this week and is back at home.  Please continue to pray for this family as they fight a continuing battle with Robbie Lynn.

Hayden Snow, great nephew of Mrs. Bessie Hayden, is having more problems with his health and being admitted to the hospital in New Orleans this morning.

Myrtle Bruce Evans (Linda Headrick’s mom)

http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=myrtle-bruce-evans&pid=177754296&fhid=11073

Mary Amanda Caston Rice (Sister of Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell)

http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=mary-caston-rice&pid=177738318

Estelle Sutton Newton

http://www.hixson-ducote.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&lud=AEFE60782D62C6E890FA8682A5F931EB&id=3603719&fh_id=12588

Scripture Writing – Matthew 5:43-45

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminder: The cabin doors will be open to you tonight for our monthly gathering.  We begin at 6:30.  Contact me if you need more information.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

The LORD your God is with you,

the Mighty Warrior who saves.

He will take great delight in you;

in his love he will no longer rebuke you,

but will rejoice over you with singing.”

~Zephaniah 3:17~

 

Pray for Jimmy R. Williams and Linda.  He is in ICU at The Heart Hospital.  His blood pressure is down since he started treatment.  Thank God for his improvement.

Corrine Watson‘s surgery will be delayed a while.  She will have time to get stronger.  Robotic, less invasive surgery, will be done at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Pray she does get stronger during this time.

Brenda Russell asks for more prayers for Jeana who is hospitalized again.  Thank God for Ricky and Brenda who have helped with her care for many years.

Gloria Gill will have a heart ablation at Lacombe in April.  Pray for her as she goes through preliminary testing and waits for that day of her procedure.

Mike Moore of West Monroe saw his eye cancer specialist yesterday.  He got another good report.  This trip to the doctor was especially difficult because two people with the same problem and from the same area recently passed away.  Thank God for good reports and medical personnel who give amazing treatment.

Beverly Birdsong’s mother has been ill for a while.  Please continue to pray.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 22:37-40

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Mark you calendar for the meeting at the cabin tomorrow night at 6:15.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

I’ve been delayed this morning because of yesterday’s weather.  I’m back now!

For God so loved the world

that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him

shall not perish but have eternal life.  

~John 3:16~

 

The key words – “whoever believes in Him”

If-then statement:

If – believe

Then – eternal life

That doesn’t sound complicated!

 

David’s brother‘s procedure went well yesterday.  Now, another wait!

Join me in thanking God for His protection during the bad weather yesterday.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Deuteronomy 11: 18-23

 

February 18 – Third Thursday at the Cabin @ 6:30

February 19 – No Bible study Friday!

February 23 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

February 25 – Ladies’ Night at 6:15 “Warming the Heart” – Come do a craft project with us!

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Reminder: “Let Others See Jesus in You” – today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jadon’s Journey

Jadon went for his test today at Children’s Hospital. We haven’t been there in a long time bc we see his neurologist at the Metairie clinic. As we walked in his hand held my hand tight and he got very quiet. I was quickly reminded of how much time we use to spend there, how scared we were, the many tears cried, and how sick Jadon once was. I then realized it has been 4 years since the last time he was put in the hospital. The place we use to call our 2nd home is now a distant memory. We did run into one of his nurses who use to take care of him, the lady that use to push him around telling everyone to have a blessed day (such a ray of sunshine to everyone), and we stopped by to see our favorite nurse in Dr. Weimer’s office. It was great to see all of them bc they all took such great care of Jadon but today it hit me just how thankful I am for Jadon’s health. He is doing things we thought he would never be able to do. Thank you God for always being by our side in the good times and the bad.

Saturday

Be completely humble and gentle;

be patient,

bearing with one another in love.

~Ephesians 4:2~

 

Harrell Sharkey got a good report from his doctor.  He’s enjoying his grandkids and anticipating lots of good days ahead.  He is thankful to God and to all of you who prayed for him.

Mr. Philip Harrell said his sister-in-law, Mary, is about the same, which is not good.  Please continue to pray for God’s mercy.

 

Joey + Rory Feek – http://thislifeilive.com/the-master-plan/

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – John 3:16-21

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Looking ahead to next week’s opportunities

  • Regular Church Services at all Churches
  • Tuesday – Young at Heart – NZBC
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin – Here

 

Let God use you to be a blessing today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

Dear friends, let us love one another,

for love comes from God.

Everyone who loves has been born of God

and knows God.

~John 4:7~

 

Mr. Harrell Sharkey has some great news to report.  The doctor says Harrell is now cancer free and will not need additional treatment at this time.  Join the family in thanking God.

Continue to pray for the students/teachers who have been out of school this week.  Many of them traveled and will be returning home in the next few days.  Let’s pray for traveling safety for them.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – John 15:9-13

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Reminder – NO Bible study today!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“A new command I give you:

Love one another.

As I have loved you,

so you must love one another.

~John 13:34~

 

Continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey.  Recovery can be a long process.

Please add Mr. George E. Lee to your prayer list.  He has been “under the weather” for about a week.

Pray for James Allen.  He is beginning treatment.

Kathy Dale Forrest could use some prayers.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – I John 4: 17-21

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Women’s Ministry

  • There will be no Bible study tomorrow morning due to the number of ladies in our group who will be keeping grandchildren.  We will meet again February 26th.
  • Coming soon – Third Thursday, February Birthday Party, Ladies’ Night, and Week of Prayer for North American Missions

 

This can be a day of forgiveness!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“A new command I give you:

Love one another.

As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

~John 13:34~

 

Today’s request is from Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Harrell:  “Miss” Annie Bell’s sister, Mary Amanda Rice, fell and broke her wrist and hip.  She has had surgery, but is not responding.  Please pray for Mrs. Rice and her family.

Today, let’s pray for the workers in our area hospitals and nursing homes.  Pray they will be aware of needs other than the ones written in a patient’s folder.  Pray they will be gentle and kind to each patient, just as they would to their own loved one.  Pray for them to have extra energy to channel into enthusiasm and encouragement for those to whom they minister.

Also, let’s thank God for and pray for the personnel of various funeral homes.  We have experienced the services of four in the last two or three weeks.  What an awesome opportunity they have to minister to and share with families they have!  Let’s pray that they have the right words at the right times, especially with families who do not know the One who loves them most.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – I John 4:13-16

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

– http://www.hymnary.org/text/jesus_is_savior_and_lord_of_my_life

How is God planning to use you today?  The answer to this question may not be clear this morning.  Keep your ears, eyes, and heart open.  He will work through you if you allow it to happen!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“What does it profit a man

to gain the whole world

and lose his own soul?”

~Mark 8:36~

 

 

Today, let’s pray for our area churches.  We can all name several dozen of them.  Some seem to be on the upswing, some declining, and some barely holding on.  Let’s pray for God-filled pastors and teachers, active members, and visitors seeking Jesus to live in their hearts.  May those visitors be welcomed into a friendly church that is cleaner than their homes and providing a safe, healthy environment to train adults, youth, children, and babies as they should be.  Let’s be a welcoming  church following up with those who visit. At the same time, may we have strong outreach programs and daily awareness of our opportunities to invite and encourage others.  In our daily lives, may we live more like Jesus each day and be a positive witness for Him no matter where we are.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – I John 4:7-12

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • I have food to eat that you know nothing about.

                                                                               John 4:32

Have a blessed Tuesday!
Anna Lee