Category: Baptist Press

Thursday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.”

~1Timothy 2:8, NKJV~

The bigger the issue, the bigger the need for prayers.

Koltyn Gafford

Wish I could put a GoPro camera on Koltyn to show you guys just how much he is rolling back and forth and how his hands and feet are everywhere. (Written by his mother, Kristin)

God continues to hear the prayers for this child and is honoring then.

Jimmy Schwartz

Ruby asks for pray for Jimmy who is having problems related to diabetes.  As you pray for him, please also pray for her.

Darin Fontz

After several months of chemo and lots of answered prayers, my brother Darin will have major surgery in the morning to remove the cancer. We are so thankful for all the prayers that have been lifted up for him and his family. I am asking all my Fb family and friends to please pray for his surgery, the doctors, and a complete healing for him!! Thanks so much! (Written by Jill Brister, Darin’s sister, but the request  from the entire extended family.

Mike Miller (formerly of Roseland)

Beverly Rohbacker has been keeping us updated on her cousin.  We knew him as he grew up in the Roseland area.  Mike was in ICU and not expected to live about a month ago.  Now, he is home.  Thank God for this major improvement.

Mary Frances Campo Ardillo

Born: October 26, 1932
Died: July 06, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3233995

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 10

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Grace in Our Hearts” –  odb.org
  • Let your speech always be with grace.                                                                                                                                              ~Colossians 4:6~
  • “In Loving Kindness, Jesus Came” –   https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/320

 

Law Enforcement – First Responder Appreciation

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • 10:30  A.M. Sunday morning
  • Lunch/Reception to follow the service
  • Officers and families will be honored.
  • Church members are encouraged to join the lunch/reception after the worship service.

 

As the usual case, there are others in need of our prayers today.  For various reasons, they are not listed here.  Pray for them if you know other needs.  If not, pray in general.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“It shall come to pass that before they call,

I will answer;

And while they are still speaking,

I will hear.”

~Isaiah 65:24, NKJV~

 

Dr. (Rev.) David Luce

Bro. Luce made an unplanned return trip from New York to Smithdale to see his cardiologist.  He go a good report, so he and his wife have headed back to New York. Thank-you for praying for his medical condition.  Now, please pray for more safe traveling.

Mary Frances Campo Ardillo

Born: October 26, 1932
Died: July 06, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3233995

 

Vacation Bible Schools

There are more vacation Bible schools this week and in the next couple of weeks.  Please for for workers of who a good job of sharing the lessons and the message and for boys and girls to have their hearts touched by what they learn.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 78-80

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Ordinary People” – odb.org
  • We have this treasure in earthen vessels,                                                                                       that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.                                                                                                                                       ~2 Corinthians 4:7~
  • “I am Satisfied with Jesus.  He has Done so Much for Me”
    • 1 I am satisfied with Jesus,
      He has done so much for me:
      He has suffered to redeem me,
      He has died to set me free.
    • Chorus:
      I am satisfied, I am satisfied,
      I am satisfied with Jesus,
      But the question comes to me,
      As I think of Calvary,
      Is my Master satisfied with me?
    • 2 He is with me in my trials,
      Best of friends of all is He;
      I can always count on Jesus,
      Can He always count on me? [Chorus]
    • 3 I can hear the voice of Jesus,
      Calling out so pleadingly,
      “Go and win the lost and straying”;
      Is He satisfied with me? [Chorus]
    • 4 When my work on earth is ended,
      And I cross the mystic sea,
      Oh, that I could hear Him saying,
      “I am satisfied with thee.” [Chorus]Source: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #622
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E__jxHQWjpU

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

 

Yesterday, in Chick-Fil-A, I witnessed something I have never seen before at any restaurant or other place of business.  A worker was praying with a customer!  The young man is on fire for God.  This causes me to ask this question, “Why is this the very first time I have seen this?”.  We were impressed when we talked with him later. 

Let’s use this day to answer the question, “Is My Master Satisfied with Me?”.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision:

“Do not be afraid;

keep on speaking, do not be silent.  

For I am with you,

and no one is going to attack and harm you,

because I have many people in this city.”

~Acts 18:9-10~

 

Gafford Family

The family continues to receive encouragement from many people.  They are looking at progress Koltyn has made and great milestones for the rest of the family.  Please continue to pray.

 

Gueldner Family

We had a really great holiday weekend, with new friends and family. Unfortunately, Macy got really sick. For the first time in a long time she had lots of vomiting and diarrhea, in addition to the usual pain that she gets with the chemo she received Thursday. We were just about to bring her to the hospital when she gradually started improving. She’s feeling much better now, and her appetite has increased each day.
I have an important appointment Wednesday, so some extra prayers would be comforting. I’m starting to realize that handling Macy is putting a big toll on my body. She’s more than a third of my weight, and if you’ve held her before, you know she’s a sack of bricks. My neck has some new issues and my lower decided that it was jealous and that it needed some attention too. We’ll see how bad it is soon.
Cate is enjoying summer. For her, it’s consisted of swimming, camping, and gymnastics. Jeremy is enjoying his new job, and his new hobby (smoking meats.) We don’t mind taste testing smile emoticon  Thanks for the prayers, as always! We’re making it through… one day at a time.

 

Doug Toney

Monday July 6, 2015
Doug is doing so much better. He does physical therapy twice a day. They have him sit in a chair for two hours a day, which helps with strength. The back wound is healing .
We enjoyed several visitors the last few days. Please continue to pray for complete healing. God is good.  (Sandy)

 

VBS 

  • This week – Montpelier Baptist Church (5-8) & Roseland (5:30-8:00)
  • Next week – New Zion Baptist Church (Week of July 13)
  • Following week – Tangipahoa Baptist Church (Week of July 20th)

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Kings 1-5

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Dr. Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/2015/07/07/when-you-feel-like-giving-up/

 

Thom S. Rainer –  http://thomrainer.com/

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Slow Walk” –  http://odb.org/
  • I will pray the Father,                                                                                                                             and He will give you another Helper,                                                                                             that He may abide with you forever.                                                                                                                                                      ~John 14:16~
  • “Breathe on Me”  – http://www.hymnary.org/text/holy_spirit_breathe_on_me

 

Make this day count for others because of Jesus!

Anna Lee

 

 

Fourth of July

“Proud to be an American” –

“God Bless America” & “This Land is Your Land”

https://www.k-state.edu/english/nelp/american.studies.s98/god.bless.and.this.land.html

Psalm 33:12-22
12 What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord,                                             whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.                                    
13 The Lord looks down from heaven                                                                       and sees the whole human race.                                                             14 From his throne he observes
    all who live on the earth.
15 He made their hearts,
    so he understands everything they do.
16 The best-equipped army cannot save a king,
    nor is great strength enough to save a warrior.
17 Don’t count on your warhorse to give you victory—
    for all its strength, it cannot save you.

18 But the Lord watches over those who fear him,
    those who rely on his unfailing love.
19 He rescues them from death
    and keeps them alive in times of famine.

20 We put our hope in the Lord.
    He is our help and our shield.
21 In him our hearts rejoice,
    for we trust in his holy name.
22 Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord,
    for our hope is in you alone.

Dr. (Rev.) David Luce, posted by his daughter, Debbie (Smithdale, MS area)

Got a call from my mom. She and dad are on their way back home from NY. Dad was fine after his surgery in May, but now his surgical sight is infected. Dr. Homayuni in McComb wants to see dad Monday. I’m asking yall to pray for them as they travel home as well as for Dad’s health. It may be just a simple infection, and doc in NY put Dad on antibiotics. If it is more serious, then at least he will be here with his heart doc.

Betty Taylor

Betty is doing well walking, not perfect, but getting there.

J.D. Smith

Mr. J.D. continues to have problems with dizziness.  So far, the doctors have not solved the issue.  Please pray for an improvement.

Correction of the July Mail-out from FBC, Kentwood

The quarterly WMU meeting on Monday, July 20th will not be at Hillcrest in Franklinton (Washington Association), but at Hillsdale Baptist Church, west of Amite (Two Rivers Association).

Reminder – Frozen Food for Families tomorrow morning!

Operation Christmas Child 

We will be collecting school supplies for the shoeboxes.  Be sure to keep your eyes open for sales.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 17-18

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Have a great holiday.  Remember the reason for the holiday and pray for our nation today!

Anna Lee

Friday

“If the Son sets you free,

then you will be really free.”

~John 8:36 TEV~

“There is no fear in love;

perfect love drives out all fear.”

~1 John 4:18~

“Rely on the love God has for us.”

~1 John 4:16a NIV~ 

 

Women’s Ministry 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekial 19-24

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “A Letter from the Battlefield” –  http://odb.org/
  • “The time of my departure is at hand.                                                                                                I have fought the good fight,                                                                                                                   I have finished the race,                                                                                                                               I have kept the faith.                                                                                                                           Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness,                                                   which the Lord, the righteous Judge,                                                                                                 will give to me on that Day,                                                                                                                     and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.”                                                                                                                                                 ~2 Tim. 4:6-8~                                       “He will thunder from His holy dwelling and roar mightily against His land.                 He will shout like those who tread the grapes,                                                                             shout against all who live on earth.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ~Jeremiah 25:30~          
  •  “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” 

 

Thank God for all those who have and are presently serving in the military.  Pray for those who are serving and those who will serve in the future.

I’m proud to be an American.  I’m thankful to be an American.  I’m thankful, that as an American, I can be a Christian!

Anna Lee

Thursday

I will walk about in freedom,

for I have sought out your precepts.

~Psalm 119:45~

Today, let’s thank God for all the freedoms we have

and ask him to continue to “walk” with us.

I pray we find the plan he has for us and stick with it.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 8-9

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thom S. Rainer’s recent articles – http://thomrainer.com/

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net/

Timely, interesting, motivating!

Thanksgiving 

  • Too many blessing to name today or any day
  • Christian leaders who are bold enough to keep on speaking out
  • Christian visionaries who can look into the future and seek God’s leadership
  • Political leaders who have sought God’s guidance, not popular opinion
  • God-given opportunities we all have
  • Trials in life that help us grow stronger

Prayer Requests

  • All those who have been named lately
  • Our country
  • Our political leaders
  • Our church/Christian leaders across the country
  • Each of us – to have a heart to serve God (not ourselves) and others, just as He would have us to do
  • God’s continued blessing on our country

Thank you for “tuning  in” and knowing the importance to prayer.  Pray for me as I write this blog each day.  Thank-you!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

 

“But other seed fell on good ground

and yielded a crop that sprang up,

increased and produced:

some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.”

~Mark 4:8, NKJV~

 

Hi, this is Eleanor Witcher of IMB’s prayer office, encouraging you to pray for those seeking God’s Truth.

A few weeks ago, workers arrived in Village S, a Mandinka village of West Africa to share stories from God’s Word. The woman began gathering the wooden benches that are normally placed in a shaded area surrounded by cement bricks from an unfinished building. Curious children also gathered. They had barely chosen their seats when Erik*, one of the local Quranic teachers, motioned to the group to leave the sheltered area and join him under a large mango tree. With limited language abilities and the way Africans love to talk in circles, one worker struggled to understand what was happening. Several minutes into his monologue, a fellow worker leaned over and whispered, “He’s saying all good things; saying that he knows that what we are saying is the truth. He has been listening to the program we have on the radio and wants to know more about Jesus.”

Three Kurmanji Kurdish girls befriended a believer and said, “Can you tell me about Jesus and what you believe?” “Yes, I can!” What an opportunity! One had tears in her eyes as she listened. All of them noted that their belief is on a ‘point system’ and how beautiful faith is. Pray that they will want to read the Bible, that they will continue to ask questions, and that they will believe. The one with tears in her eyes said that her neighbor across-the-hall reads the New Testament. The believer had met that woman, too, but didn’t know that she was reading the Bible. God is at work.

Please pray for the seeds of Truth to take root in the hearts of these three Kurmanji Kurdish girls and produce abundant fruit.

Wendell Lynn (Formerly lived in this area)

http://www.texarkanafuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/TEXARK1/obit.cgi?user=26550980_WLynn

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 75-77

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child (“Shoeboxes”)

  • A new month means a new list of items to purchase.  Be sure to check the table across from the kitchen in the fellowship hall.  We will begin school supplies.  By selection bags from the table and purchasing the item listed on that bag, we can be sure to get the items needed and not overlap.
  • A group of ladies has been working since last Christmas to cut and sew 300 drawstring bags so we can fill 300 shoeboxes.  I’m happy to report they have already exceeded that number.
  • The focus in the coming days will be school supplies.
  • Remember, in addition to toys, toiletries, etc. each shoebox will be a means of sending “Jesus” to children around the world.
  • If you or your class would like to contribute money so someone can do the shopping for you, that will work just fine.  We also need to purchase more shoeboxes soon.
  • If you have items you have already purchased but not delivered to the table in the fellowship hall, you can bring your items to my classroom before Sunday School any Sunday.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Raise Your Hand” –  http://odb.org/
  • God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world,                                             but that the world through Him might be saved.                                                                                                                                                                                     ~John 3:17~
  • “Because He Lives”

 

Remember to plan the seed.  You may not see the harvest, but it’s planted.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday

“In an acceptable time I have heard You,

and in the day of salvation I have helped You.”

~Isaiah 49:8a, NKJV~

(He hears.  Do we pray?)

Today, I have a few suggestions for our prayers:

  • Those working outside in the heat
  • Those traveling for pleasure
  • Those commuting to and from work like they do every day
  • Those in emergency rooms and doctor’s offices
  • Those at home alone, not seeing or hearing from anyone all day
  • Those who are caregivers
  • Those who are giving of themselves on mission trips
  • Those who are looking for a job again today
  • Those who are at the end of their finances before another check is due
  • Those who need medication but cannot get it today
  • Those who have roofs that are leaking
  • Those who have trees/limbs down and are unable to pick them up
  • Those who haven’t have any fresh vegetables this summer
  • Those who have no transportation to church, doctor, or stores
  • Those who need to hear about Jesus today
  • Etc.

I hope each of us will find someone who has a need and pray.  Sometimes, God will lay it on our hearts to help in an appropriate manner.  Listening, and then doing, is important in God’s plans for us.

Yesterday, I told you I was going to work on my prayer time.  I certainly had opportunities yesterday!!!  I know my prayers were heard.  My prayers for today will also be heard.  Yours will too!

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Kings 19-22

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

As soon as I post this I am going to this site.  The titles and picture have my attention. I’m ready to read more.  Check it our!

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Christ the Redeemer” –odb.org

  • I know that my Redeemer lives.                                                                                                                                                        ~Job 19:25~
  • “I Know that My Redeemer Liveth” –   http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/k/iknowtmr.htm

 

Friday Morning Bible Studies: Women of the Bible

  • This week – Rahab
  • Coming soon – Jael, Delilah, and Michal

 

Frozen Food for Families – This is a reminder to cook and freeze some food to share with others who will benefit greatly.  You can drop you frozen food off in my classroom before Sunday School the first Sunday of each month.

 

May you find God directing you prayers, activities, and thoughts today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

“It’s crucial

that we keep a firm grip on what we’ve heard

so that we don’t drift off.”

~Hebrews 2:1 MSG~

 

James Rimes

James felt well enough yesterday to work!

 

Barrett Travis

Barrett will be having some procedures done, so please pray for him and his family.

 

Baptist Press (Supreme Court Ruling) – bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 15-16

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Whole Story” –  http://odb.org/
  • Philip opened his mouth,                                                                                                                     and beginning at this Scripture,                                                                                               preached Jesus to him.                                                                                                                                                                          ~Acts 8:35~
  • “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church 

  • Monthly breakfast benefit
  • Encouraging and supporting Martha P. Drago this month
  • 8:00 A.M. tomorrow

Have a great day.  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

Friday

But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you,

then choose for yourselves this day

whom you will serve,

whether the gods your forefathers served

beyond the River, o

r the gods of the Amorites,

in whose land you are living.

But as for me and my household,

we will serve the LORD.”

~Joshua 24:15~

Nathan Daniels

Please continue to pray for Nathan this week as he deals with the aftereffects of his surgery.  I know he and his family will appreciate your prayers.

James Rimes

James is now back at home.  He and his family are also very appreciative of your prayers.

VBS Continues

This must be a very special time for children of our area as many of them attend another VBS.  Neither I or my children ever did this, but I know many children who do.  The best part is that a number of churches are reporting record breaking attendance!  Attendance is necessary for young lives to be changed through VBS.  Some area churches have not had their VBS yet, but will in the next month.  If you have children or grandchildren, “keep your ears open”!

Ladies’ Night – The highlight of our “F.R.O.G.” meeting last night was the testimonies shared and the special music by Bubba Roberts.  We now have a new acrostic:

W – Working

A – At

T – Trying

T – To

F – Fully

R – Rely

O – On

G – God

None of us are 100% yet, so let’s keep striving to F.R.O.G.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 13-18

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Hidden Mysteries – odb.org

  • Do not fear,                                                                                                                                                       for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.                                                                                                                                                    ~2 Kings 6:16~
  • “For the Beauty of the Earth” 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Bible Study – Women of the Bible

  • Miriam
  • 10:00 this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC,K
  • Everyone is invited.

 

Bro. Stan is in need of a chaplain trained by Disaster Relief to work today and tomorrow. Contact the missions office if you are trained and available.

 

May you find some ways to bless others today, just as you have been blessed by so many others.  I call that “Passing it On”.

Anna Lee