Category: Baptist Press

Thursday

“So get rid of your old self,

which made you live as you used to —

the old self that was being destroyed

by its deceitful desires.

Your hearts and minds must be made completely new,

and you must put on the new self,

which is created in God’s likeness

and reveals itself in the true life

that is upright and holy.”

~Ephesians 4:22-24 TEV~

 F.R.O.G. 

     F – Fully

     R – Rely

     O – On

     G – God

Ladies, tonight at 6:15 we will gather at the fellowship hall of FBC, K to celebrate dependance on God.  All ladies from 3-103 in our general area are invited to come. There is no charge.  Let’s celebrate our God who walks each step of the way with us.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Thought, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • 10 A.M. in the morning in the fellowship hall of FBC,K
  • Women of the Bible – Miriam
  • Exodus 2:1-10; 15:20-21; Numbers 12:1-15

May you depend on God to help you get through this very day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday

“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, HCSB~

 

James Rimes

Pray for James and his family as he has a pacemaker implanted this morning at St. Tammany Hospital.

Nathan Daniels

Nathan had outpatient back surgery yesterday.  Pray for him and his family as he recovers. Pray for positive results.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 72-74

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Women’s Ministry – Ladies’ Night

  • Tomorrow at the fellowship all of FBC, Kentwood at 6:15
  • All girls and ladies between the ages of 3 and 103 are invited.
  • F.R.O.G. – Fully Rely on God

Do something to encourage someone and/or to introduce them to God’s great love for them.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever;

I will proclaim Your faithfulness

to all generations with my mouth.”

~Psalm 89:1, HCSB~

 

 

“Lil Man” Santangello

Update from Megan: “Hey everyone! Today we met with Lil Man’s neuro oncologist and radiation oncologist to go over his MRI. The MRI scan looked great! The doctors were amazed at how well he is doing when a month ago he couldn’t even walk. He responded wonderfully to the chemo and radiation that he completed on May 22nd! He will follow-up in August with another MRI. But until then, he will continue with oral chemotherapy and his IV Avastin (IV chemo). He will now be getting the IV Avastin every three weeks instead every 2 weeks!! All the glory be to God, for without him Lil Man would not healing like he is!! Thank you for all the prayers, love, and support! Keep the prayers coming, God hears them! We love you! ” Megan

VBS at FBC,Amite

The attendance report is that there are more children than they have had in a long time!  Yeah!   That means more children who hear “the greatest news/message of all times”!

VBS at EFBC

I don’t have a count, but many tote bags were packed last week at East Fork because of VBS giving.  The gift bags are being delivered to flood victims in north Louisiana.  Great work, EBBC!  May each recipient find God’s love and encouragement in their bag as well as many items you purchased!

Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

  • Sunday at 8:00 A.M.
  • Benefits Martha P. Drago,  a cancer patient and mother-in-law of Meghan Sharkey Drago

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

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Kings 14-18

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and  Songs

  • “Shopping with Liam” – odb.org

  • Those He redeemed from the hand of the foe,                                                                           those He gathered from the lands,                                                                                                   from east and west,                                                                                                                               from north and south.                                                                                                                                                                          ~Psalm 107:2~                                                                                                   Holy, Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;                                                                                               the whole earth is full of His glory.                                                                                                                                                      ~ Isaiah 6:3~

“Young” Ladies, I will be looking forward to the June birthday party at 11:00.  Ladies being honored today are Barbara Hutchinson, Sandra Arnold, Betty Fussell, and Alcyon Hayden.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“This God—his way is perfect;

the word of the Lord proves true;

he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.”

~2 Samuel 22:31, ESV~

 

Macy Gueldner & Martha Drago (Grandmother)

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5582effaf020650c682e7d5a?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

Summer Mixon

Update on Summer: she had her biopsy and they drained the area where her gallbladder used to be. She is in some pain but doing well. Hopefully we will get some answers soon! Thanks again for the prayers and well wishes! We love y’all!!

Brantley Williams

Just got some amazing news we won’t be needing eye surgery he is making good progress

Koltyn Gafford

Please check the Facebook page “Team Koltyn”.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We were happy to welcome two new people to our group last night.  One was from East Fork and the other from New Zion.  If you haven’t been coming, please know you are welcome to join us any Third Thursday.  Last night, we had to say goodbye to a special lady who will be moving to Mass. next week.  She blessed us with her presence in the group and with her kind remarks.  We had a special night last night.

Hope Center

Thanks to people from East Fork, New Zion, and Kentwood Hope Center has men on site and much accomplished.  Next week, men will again be needed.  Food will not be given out next Friday, so that will make for an easier week, but we still need some men to be there each day.  Please let me know by Monday if you can go one day or a portion of a day.  Thanks!

The Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at the cabin at 10:00 this morning.  Join us if you can.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 7-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, & a Song

  • “Look at the Tassels” – http://odb.org/
  • Remember all the commandments of the Lord and do them.                                                                                                                                             ~Numbers 15:39~
  • “I Surrender All” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/s/isurrend.htm

Have a blessed day AND be a blessing to someone else today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Be careful how you think;

your life is shaped by your thoughts.”

~Proverbs 4:23 TEV~

 

Summer Mixon 

Summer is having more tests in New Orleans.  They are checking her pancreas now. She is still at Tulane Medical Center.   Please continue to pray.

Mike Miller

Mike has improved enough to speak.  Please pray for continued improvement.

Zane Dean (Son of Mike Dean)

Zane is in Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  Pray for Zane and his family.

Betty Taylor

Betty’s knee is better, but it will require surgery.  Pray for her as she has surgery one week from today in Hattiesburg.

VBS

Pray for the VBS at several of the local churches this week.  I know four churches sharing Jesus through VBS this week.  May children meet Jesus in each one.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • Tonight at the cabin
  • 6:30
  • Come join us.
  • We look forward to the group God is sending here tonight.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 5-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “Failure Is Not Fatal” – odb.org

  • You are the Christ,                                                                                                                                         the Son of the living God.                                                                                                                                                       ~John 6:69~
  • “Failure is not fatal.  God lovingly restores those who turn back to Him.”

       ~Our Daily Bread~

Coming Soon – Law Enforcement-First Responders Appreciation Day

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • Sunday, July 12th
  • Plan to be there.

Women’s Ministry Opportunities

  • Friday – We will have Bible study at the cabin followed by a salad and dessert lunch.  It’s a good day to visit our group.  Call one of the ladies for more information.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 – We will celebrate ladies who have birthdays during June.
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night – F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely on God) 
    • We begin with finger foods at 6:15.
    • All ladies from 3-103 years in our area are invited.
    • The only cost is your time.
  • Friday – The Bible study group will meet at the Fellowship Hall of FBC, K at 10:00 A.M.

Opportunities!  There’s plenty of opportunities.  Join us!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“Behold, I will do a new thing,

Now it shall spring forth;

Shall you not know it?

I will even make a road in the wilderness

And rivers in the desert.”

~Isaiah 43:19, NKJV~

 

Tom Brister

Tom had surgery Monday.  Where would you expect to find him Tuesday?  At work! If the lab report is good, he will have reconstructive surgery next week.  Keep praying for him.

Sherry Day

Sherry continues to do well.  Thanks for all your prayers for her.

Family of Pat Gill

Please continue to pray for Ray and his family.

Hope Center

Thanks to those, especially men and male youth, who volunteered to work at the Hope  Center Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as those who have been going on a regular basis.  If anyone thinks God might could use them as a male presence in the building today, please let me know.

Another VBS Coming Up

  • New Sharon Baptist Church
  • June 22-26
  • 5:15 – 8:15 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • 6:30 P.M. at the cabin
  • Call of directions.
  • Ya’ll come!

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10:00 A.M.
  • At the cabin
  • Bring your BIble
  • All ladies and girls are invited.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 69-71

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Serve the Lord in any way you can.  He will give you the ability, the opportunities, and the time.  Use them wisely.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” ~Ephesians 4:23 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

Doug Toney

Sandy said, “We are doing better. Doug will move to skilled nursing facility Wednesday. He stood for a few seconds today!!!! Thanks for your prayers.”

Kenneth Birch

Pray for Kenneth as he seeks relief from his back pain today.

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

Baptist Press 

  • Keep up with the Southern Baptist Convention highlights here.
  • bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Kings 10-13

Devotional, Scripture, and a Prayer

  • “Our Anchor” –  odb.org/
  • This hope we have as an anchor of the soul,                                                                                   both sure and steadfast.                                                                                                                                                                                      ~Hebrews 6:19~                                                                                 The rain came down,                                                                                                                               the streams rose,                                                                                                                                         and the winds blew and beat against that house;                                                                         yet it did not fall,                                                                                                                                 because it had its foundation on the rock.                                                                                                                                                        ~Matthew 7:25-26~
  • “The Solid Rock”

If you have not heard Mrs. Yvonne Curtis sing, please feel free to go to New Zion Baptist Church this morning at 10:30.  She will be singing a number of songs.

Men have been volunteering to meet some of the needs at Hope Center while Syl is “out of pocket” recovering from surgery.  Please pass the word to those who might could help.  Contact me for more information.  Thanks!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

 

I will remember the deeds of the LORD;  

yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.

~Psalm 77:11~

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

Please say special prayers for “Miss”  Annie Bell as her medicine is being adjusted.  Thank God for the home health services that have been available to her.

I think you will enjoy Rev. Kevin Smith’s posts.

https://www.facebook.com/PineRidgeTangipahoaUnitedMethodistChurches?fref=ts

“Modern Day Missionaries”

http://stories.imb.org/eurasia/interactives/view/follow-in-the-steps-of-the-apostle-paul?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=follow-in-the-steps-of-the-apostle-paul

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 

Luke 11-12

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Don’t Lose Heart” – odb.org
  •   In due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.                                                                                                                                                           ~Galatians 6:9~                                                   Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren,                     ye have done it unto me.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ~Matthew 25:40”               
  • Others” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm
  • There are many ways to help others, physically, financially, spiritually, etc.  Each one is worthy of your time and effort.  I think we need to try for a balance.  (Anna Lee)

Have a great day ending your week and preparing for the Lord’s Day.  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“[God] is able to do exceedingly abundantly

above all that we ask or think,

according to the power that works in us.”

~Ephesians 3:20, NKJV~

 

From Bill Frazier

“Please continue to remember my brother-in-law Ronnie Byrd he had 5
by-passes. He came through the surgery ok, but his heart rate remaines
extremely erratic. They are currently treating it with medication
until they determine what, if any, permanent remedies to attempt.

Also remember Jerry Byrd, my brother-in-laws younger brother, is in
critical condition at Oschner’s clinic in New Orleans, He is on a vent
& was given dialysis due to his kidney & liver failure and is also
being treated for heart related problems and a severe infection”

Betty Taylor

Betty made a wrong step and injured her knee.  She has seen doctors, had a MRI, and is scheduled to see an orthopedic surgeon in Columbia.  Please pray for Betty and Andy.

Continue to pray for all those who were mentioned lately and those you know that have needs, but who were not listed here.

VBS in some local churches

  • Next Week – Greenlaw and Osyka
  • Week after next – Amite

Sunday is Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home Day.    

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 1-6

Women’s Ministry

  • Bible Study this morning – 10:00 in Fellowship Hall
  • Plans are coming together for the next Ladies’ Night. F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely on God).  Mark you calendar for June 25th. ( Invitations for ladies night will be completed after Bible study this morning.)
  • Before Bible study, we will have a chance to unpack and examine our new kitchen tiles.  I predict some excited ladies….

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Have a wonderful Friday!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

for You will answer me.”

~Psalm 86:7, NASB~

 

Please pray for KeriBeth Sitman, a member of FBC, Greensburg who is in Haiti on a medical mission trip.  This is not her first mission trip there.  Pray she will have a big impact on the children in the orphanage there.  Pray they see Jesus in her.

Debbie Miller is better than she was last week, but seeing doctors today and tomorrow.  Please continue to pray for Debbie and her family.

Mr. Burnell Simpson is home.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Mansell Stinson needs continued prayers as her foot continues to heal from recent surgery.

Miss Fay Shoemaker continues to improve following her shoulder surgery, but not as quickly as she (on any of us) would like.  Keep praying for her.

Kathy Dale Forrest is waiting for more test results.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Please continue to pray for Darrin Fontz and his family.

Mike Miller (We knew him while in Roseland and is not the one from Kentwood.) has improved slightly.  Please keep praying for him and his family.  Mike’s condition is still critical.  Mike is hospitalized in Brookhaven.

Koltyn Gafford seems to have a great desire to improve.  Among other things, he is working on standing up.  So is Rafe Cutrer.

Brantley Williams of Livingston is receiving great physical therapy at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  Please keep praying for him as he recovers from a four-wheeler accident.

FBC, Greensburg is having VBS this week.  They are going all-out for the children who are there.  It’s not too late to join them tonight.  Call the church for more information.  The Lord’s Church is also having VBS this week at night.

Hatchel Family – Pray for the children as they complete their school week and as the family prepares to move from their home for the last year to a temporary location next month before their departure from the States next month.  Begin to pray for the move, travel, and what awaits them when they get “home”.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Strength in Stillness” – http://odb.org/
  • In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.                                                                                                                                                  ~Isaiah 30:15~
  • “Peace, Be Still” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/a/mastertt.htm

Something to Ponder – http://www.yesonthetable.com/wait-im-not-a-missionary/