Category: Bible Reading Plan

Friday

I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look!

God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them.

They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes.

There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

~ Revelation 21: 2-4 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Connor Corkern

“Though my heart is torn, I will praise you in this storm.”
Connor man’s left lung pneumonia took a toll and he needed the ventilator to open it again. He was intubated this afternoon after giving bipap a valiant effort. Although Coye and I know this is a step backwards in terms of getting him home, it’s what’s needed for our sweetness to heal.
Caring for a child with such complex, life threatening needs is overwhelming, but our family leans not on our own understanding but HIS. Connor’s life has always and continues to be a wonderful mixture of blessed adventures that lead us to new places, new friends, and new lessons. Through our adventures we have had the pleasure of sharing our strong faith and belief that God is at the center of everything we do and is the reason we are where we are today.
We are hopeful he won’t have to be intubated long and will continue to rest and heal so he can be home soon with his sweet brothers, Annie, and momma and daddy. There’s truly no place like home, but when that’s not an option there’s no place like CHNOLA! 💙

 

 

Steve Sanders

Steve will be having carpal tunnel surgery today.  Pray for the medical personnel involved in his care, his family as they wait, for the coming days of healing with limited use of his arm, and improvement so that his daily activities will not be permanently limited.

 

 

Laura Strong Albritton

January 20, 1947 – May 30, 2018

A resident of Amite passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2018 at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation in Port Allen. She was born January 20, 1947 in Amite and was 71 years of age. She is survived by her son, John Zachary Albritton and wife, Ashley, Madisonville; grandson, Wyatt Z. Albritton; step-granddaughter, Aubrie Welborn; sister, Linda S. McNabb, Hammond. Preceded in death by her parents, John Howard Strong and Marjory Baker Strong. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens at 10:00AM on Friday, June 1, 2018. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Laura was as sweet and talented as she was pretty.  Pray for her family.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • 2 Kings 4-5
  • Job 10
  • Romans 10

 

 

Pray for final VBS preparations at FBC, Kentwood and other churches in our area.  Pray for families that transportation and schedules will be worked out.  Pray for adult and youth workers to have loving hearts and God’s guidance as they interact with the children.  Pray each child will learn the things God has in store for them.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children—

~Psalm 103:17~

 

 

Vincent Arnone, Sr.

April 28, 1940 – May 28, 2018

Vincent Arnone, Sr., a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born April 28, 1940 in Hammond and was 78 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Selena Arnone; children, Vincent Arnone, Jr., Harvey Arnone, Pauline Franklin, Melissa Landry, Joseph Arnone, Joshua Shirah and Kacie Bennett; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and his 2 sisters, Josie Ruffino and Catherine Arnone. Preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Lambert; son, Wayne Arnone; parents, Joe and Paulina Arnone and  4 brothers, Salvadore, Tony, Felix and Angelo Arnone.  Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from  6 PM until 9 PM on Friday, June 1, 2018. Memorial Services will be held at 7 PM. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • 2 Kings 1-3
  • Ps. 69
  • Rom. 9

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Romans 11

 

 

VBS begins Sunday night with a kick-off and follows with classes Monday – Friday from 8:30-11:30.  Our theme is “Shipwrecked”.   Contact the church office to pre-register and to purchase a t-shirt.

 

 

Children in Action – In missions, children are taught there are four aspects of missions, learn, pray, give, and do.  Last night our class (of all girls last night) untangled hundreds of necklaces, sorted, and packaged beads that have been donated for Operation Christmas Child.  We left our regular schedule to “do” missions!  Most of these beads will be used as fillers for shoeboxes when they arrive in Dallas.                                                      We will be working on lots of doing in the next weeks and months.  I hope you have June 16th marked on your calendar.  We will meet in the fellowship hall from 9-12 that morning to work on the “do” aspect of missions some more.  EVERYONE is invited to participate!

 

 

 

When we have the next WMU meeting in July, we will focus on doing.  We will have tables set up with various churches showing some of the items their members are creating to share in various mission projects.  For adults, there are the same four aspects of missions, learn, pray, give, and do.  We hope to learn from each others, so we can do more and thus share more.  I challenge each church in the association to show us what you are doing and teach someone else how they may can do the same.  Let’s share our ideas.  Let’s bring the children demonstrate and to learn.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“God says he will accept and acquit us — declare us ‘not guilty’ — if we trust Jesus Christ to take away our sins.

And we all can be saved in this same way, by coming to Christ, no matter who we are or what we have been like.”

~Romans 3:22 TLB~

 

 

Big requests for Connor Corkern:

Buckle up folks, the Connor coaster has begun… 🙏🎢💙
Connor man was extubated yesterday and seemed to do great with minimal oxygen support for a few hours. Yesterday evening he began having withdrawals from the fentanyl he was given while intubated. He started methadone to treat his withdrawal symptoms and we saw relief soon, thank You, Lord! He started bipap last night due to increased respiratory distress and remains on this now. His left lower lung is back full of gunk and not moving air, which is not good. In addition to all these new hurdles, he has a small pleural effusion. This is a small pocket of fluid on the outside of his left lung that limits the expansion of his left lung, ultimately making it harder to overcome his pneumonia. The effusion isn’t large enough to drain through a chest tube so we are just monitoring it for now.

Here is where we need our prayer warriors: Please pray for his stamina to heal, for his pneumonia to loosen and break up, for him to be able to cough up all this mucus, for the effusion to resolve on its own, and for his fentanyl withdrawal symptoms to quickly dissipate! God hears our prayers and continues to be so good to us. Coye and I cannot begin to express just how grateful we are to you all. Your constant love and support through this storm have been so encouraging and what our hearts need. Love to each one of you!

 

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is now in room 1709 at North Oaks Rehabilitation.  Pray for her as she builds her strength back up.  Pray for Mr. “Cete” too.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Kings 21-22
  • Job 9
  • Romans 8

 

 

Baptist Press

 

 

Spend some time today thinking about how you can be useful in service to God.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

Start children off on the way they should go,

and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

~Proverbs 22:6~

 

Connor Corkern

Connor man is so LOVED!
Our boy had his ventilator removed this morning and is only needing a bit of oxygen now. His medical team in the ICU is giving him such TLC in caring for him and I think he enjoys it a bit too much! 😉
A week ago today we weren’t sure our boy would be coming home with us, but today after thousands of prayers and incredible medical care bringing our Connor man home is reality! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Kings 19-20
  • Psm. 68
  • Rom. 7

 

 

 

VBS is coming soon.  Register online or in the office.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

“So, dear brothers, you have no obligations whatever to your old sinful nature to do what it begs you to do.” 

~Romans 8:12 TLB~

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillan and for Mr. “Cete”.

 

 

Jacob Yarborough told us yesterday that he might get to come home this afternoon.  Please continue to pray for Jacob and his family.

 

 

Rev. Mitch Williams of FBC, Independence, requested prayer for his daughter, Lisa Drude, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

 

 

Michael A. Wall

January 04, 1958 – May 19, 2018

Michael A. Wall, a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was a dairy farmer in Kentwood. He was born January 4, 1958 in Magnolia, MS and was 60 years of age. He is survived by his children, Michael Stone Wall, Rachel Belen Wall, Ashley Nicole Wall, and Jared Trevor Wilson; 4 grandsons, Adrian Stone Wall, Seth Brown, Julian Brown, and Jordan Collins; and his sister,  Susan Wall. Preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Paula Jean Wall; and his brothers, Jimmy and Gene Wall. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 4 PM until Memorial Services at 7 PM on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to McKneely Funeral Home, 110 E. Factory St., Amite, LA 70422.  McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Kings 17-18
  • Job 8
  • Romans 6

 

 

I’m so thankful you believe in the power of prayer.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

~Exodus 20:12~

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon did not go to rehab yet, but she did move to the fourth floor of the hospital.  She is not in rehab at this time.

 

 

Connor Corkern

Connor man’s Friday update… It is Friday, right?

First things first, he’s finally off all blood pressure medications! Praise Be To God!
He’s still on some sedating meds to keep him from moving too much with his vent. He squeezed my hand this morning when I was praying the rosary with him and my heart melted into a puddle. What a fighter he is and how loved he is by Christ and Our Holy Mother!
He’s getting an echocardiogram in a bit to check his heart rhythms, as well as some pampering on his sweet lil thunder thighs to keep any clots from forming. If all goes well we are hoping for possible extubation early next week. He’s come so far and we are so grateful.
Again, thank you for your love and prayers. Each one is so mighty! 

 

 

The Pine Ridge Benefit Sunday morning will help Mr. Red Pittman of the New Zion community.  Breakfast is at 8:00.  Donations are accepted.

 

 

 

Stanley Brian Relan

September 13, 1968 – May 23, 2018
Stanley Brian Relan, a resident of Independence, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was born September 13, 1968 in Hammond and was 49 years of age. He was an U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Relan; daughters, Taylor Relan and Cierra Gonzales, and Macey Relan; sons, Jordan Relan, Corey Bertaut, Jr. and Dewayne Bertaut; 2 grandchildren, Kai and Kade Relan; brother, Gary Relan, Ricky Relan and wife Ginny, and Frankie Relan; sister, Debra Garon and husband, Mark, and his former spouse, Donna Relan. Preceded in death by his father, Charles Relan, Jr.; mother, Diane Mason; grandparents, Donis Henderson and Charles and Josie Relan; and  his great grandmother, Elise Scarbrough. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite,  from 10 AM until religious services at 1 PM Saturday, May 26, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Joseph Ricard. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Judy Newsom Hilbun

March 15, 1954 – May 24, 2018

Judy Newsom Hilbun, a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. She was born March 15, 1954 in Magnolia, MS and was 64 years of age. She is survived by her husband, David Ray Hilbun, Sr.; son, David Hilbun and wife, Brandi; grandchildren, Kelsey Hilbun, Shelby H. Oliver and husband, Bruce, and Harley Hilbun; and her sister, Dorothy Morris. Preceded in death by her daughter, Tanya Denise Hilbun; parents, Willie Newsom, Jr. and Helen Newsom; and her 2 brothers, Jerry Dalton Newsom, Sr., and Willie Elliot Newsom, Sr.  Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 AM until religious services at 10 AM Saturday, May 26, 2018. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Leah Roach Wilkinson

February 17, 1964 – May 23, 2018
Leah, age 54, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, May 23, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in New Orleans to Richard Roach Sr and Patricia Sheehan. She was a lifelong resident of Loranger. Leah married the love of her life, Jimmy Wilkinson, over 37 years ago.
Leah is survived by her husband, James “Jimmy” Wilkinson Sr.; Daughter, Brittany Wilkinson Traylor and husband John; sons, James “Jimmy” Wilkinson Jr. and wife Kacie; Dylan Wilkinson and wife Danielle; mother Patricia S. Lewis and husband Welton Lewis Sr.; and grandchildren, Addison and Madilyn Traylor, Aiden and Eli Wilkinson, and Declan Durbin.
Leah is preceded in death by her father Richard Roach Jr. and grandparents; Lloyd and Rose Sheehan, Richard and Louise Roach
Leah was a loving and devoted wife, daughter, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were the light of her eyes. She made many fond memories on their family camping trips.
Leah founded and worked hard to create a cancer support group to help others with their battle. She was awarded the ‘Top 10 Nurses 2018′ by Tangipahoa District Nurses Association. She was also an active member of the YouNight Sisterhood.
Leah was loving and encouraging to everyone she met and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Monday, May 28, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. with the Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Ford Cemetery in Independence, LA.
The family has created the Leah Wilkinson Memorial Foundation to continue her work by advocating for and supporting those who she supported. In lieu of flowers we ask that you make donations to this cause.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Leah Roach Wilkinson please visit our Sympathy Store.

 

 

Mike Wall

Services will be next Thursday from 4-7 pm at  McKneely’s funeral home in Kentwood with a gathering afterwards at Jesse Wall’s  home.  You are asked to bring a chair to Jesse’s.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Kings 15-16
  • Psalm 67
  • Romans 5

 

 

How will God use you today?

Anna Lee

Friday

“God is love.”

~1 John 4:8~

 

 

 

Evgeniy-and-The Soap

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Connor Corkern

Up until last Friday night Connor had been well. I noticed he sounded congested, but nothing that worried me. Saturday morning he woke up congested with lots of thick mucus and fever. I started giving his usual meds, CPT vest, and breathing treatments to stay on top of it. By Saturday night he seemed better. Sunday morning he needed some oxygen, and after trying my best to get him suctioned out well enough to breathe easily I had a gut instinct that I needed to bring him in to Children’s.

I loaded him up with his portable oxygen tank and off we went. By the time I made it to Hammond I noticed he was lethargic, had rapid short breaths, and my heart knew he wouldn’t make it to New Orleans.
I rushed into North Oaks hospitals ER in tears pushing my barely breathing Connor with his oxygen tank. They immediately brought him back and started working on him. They took excellent care of him until Children’s Hospital’s helicopter arrived to pick him up. I breathed a sigh of relief watching the helicopter lift off the ground bringing my boy to his home away from home. If only I had known what was happening in that helicopter I wouldn’t have been so calm.

Ninety minutes later Coye and I sat outside of CHNOLA’s Pediatric ICU waiting to see Connor man. We had to wait an hour more before being brought to his room.

Connor had to be bagged the entire ride to CHNOLA and was immediately intubated upon his arrival in New Orleans. My boy was in septic shock, had metabolic acidosis, and his left lung had pneumonia. His blood pressure bottomed out a few times, but thanks to the incredible ICU team here, he made it out okay.

The ICU doctor came out and told us how incredibly sick Connor was and how he wasn’t out of the woods by any means. We weren’t sure if Connor would be able to overcome this illness and were mentally preparing for a life without our boy; something we dread with every ounce of our being.
Fast forward four days later, Connor is making miraculous progress. He is still intubated, somewhat sedated, but is holding his own blood pressure and his levels are stabilizing.

We know Connor’s healing will be a long process, and we know God is in control. Many people have asked us how we can be so strong, and our answer is always the same…God. When we are weak, He is strong.

Thank GOD for His beautiful mercy, grace, and love. God’s plan is perfect and has led us to wonderful destinations with our boy. He has also led us to all of you, our amazing prayer warriors and supporters. God is so good to us.

I promise to keep you all updated on Connor’s progress through this adventure. Our family sends you love tonight, and always. Thank you for following along on Connor man’s many adventures.

 

 

 

Joanne Seymour is progressing well following cancer surgery and looking forward to the next step in New York.

 

 

Adrian Phillips is home and so glad to be back at Pine Ridge.  Keep him in your prayers.

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is no longer at North Oaks, but a rehab to regain her strength.  Pray for good progress so she can come home soon.

 

 

Stanley Relan passed away Thursday.  The obituary will be available today.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Kings 13-14
  • Job 7
  • Romans 4

 

 

Vacation Bible School is just around the corner.  You can sign up to attend at FBC, Kentwood at the church webpage.

https://fbckentwood.org/

 

It’s not too early to begin packing your shoebox for Operation Christmas Child.  

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

“I came naked from my mother’s womb,’ [Job] said, ‘and I shall have nothing when I die.

The Lord gave me everything I had, and they were his to take away.

Blessed be the name of the Lord.’

In all of this Job did not sin or revile God.”

 ~Job 1:21-22 TLB~

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • I Kings 11-12
  • Psalm 66
  • Romans 3

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Romans 10

 

 

Mission Projects Day Coming Soon

  • 3rd Saturday of June; 9 A.M. – Noon
  • Everyone is needed to help with missions projects.  There will be jobs for everyone.
  • Admission – Items needed for missions (Lists will be available at church.)
  • Let’s have fun working together and doing mission work at the same time!
  • I’m available to answer questions.

 

 

The children in missions learn there are four ways we can help with missions:  Pray, Give, Do, and Go.  The Mission Projects Day is one way to “Do”!  Don’t miss this opportunity.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wedneday

“When desperate people give up on God Almighty,

their friends, at least, should stick with them.” 

~Job 6:14 The Message~

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon will probably have her kidney stone removed today.  Please pray for her, her family, and her medical team.

 

 

Jacob Yarborough was dealing with another fluid yesterday.  Pray this can be controlled soon.

 

 

Kay Forman had been in North Oaks, but the lady in the front desk said she had been released.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Kings 9-10
  • Job 6
  • Romans 2

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Romans 10

 

 

Take time today to work on packing a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child or purchasing some items that can be sent as fillers (small flash lights, small games, bandanas, smalls cars and trucks, hairbrushes, washcloths, soap, small baby dolls or Barbies, box of watercolors, cotton fabric, fishing kits or supplies, plastic beads, craft supplies, small tools, toothbrushes, marbles, scissors of all sizes, plastic bowls and glasses, silverware, especially spoons, small purses, socks, ens of various colors, etc.)  You can turn these in to me at any time.  I’ll sort and store them until needed.  Thank-you so much!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

“Trust me in your times of trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” 

~Psalm 50:15 NLT~

 

Read the Bible

  • 1 Kings 7=8
  • Psalm 65
  • Romans 1

Glenda Wicker McIntyre

November 16, 1961 – May 19, 2018

Glenda Wicker McIntyre, a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. She was born November 16, 1961 in Amite and was 56 years of age. She is survived by her husband, William McIntyre, Sr.; daughter, Jessica McIntyre; 4 grandchildren, Weston McIntyre, Cassie Ricks, Dixie McIntyre, and Hank Wallace; mother, Sandra Nell Wicker; 3 sisters, Barbara Harris and husband, Chuck, Debra Lowe and husband, Boyd  and Cathy McIntyre and husband, Mitchell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her son, William Wesley McIntyre, Jr.; father, Eliga RN Wicker, Sr.; and her brother, Eliga RN Wicker, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM  until religious services at 11 AM Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Jason Skipper. Interment Charles McIntyre Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party Honorees with May Birthdays Today at 11:00 at The Cafe

  • Firma Kay Schneeweiss
  • Wilma Smith
  • Judy Liberto
  • Marilyn Hart
  • Verna Callihan
  • Margaret Oliver
  • Diane Turner

 

 

Dates for Your Calendar – Both wonderful ways to help tell others about Jesus!

  • July 16
    • Quarterly WMU Meeting
    • Various churches will show you their craft items for shoeboxes, mission trips, missionary donations, etc.
    • Spring Creek Baptist Church at 10 A.M.
  • September 15
    • Quarterly WMU Meeting
    • Kay Bennett will be here to tell us about Friendship House in New Orleans.
    • We will bring items to donate to the ministry there.
    • Hillsdale Baptist Church at 10 A.M.

Schedule

  • 9:00 – Leadership planning meeting
  • 10:00 – Meeting
  • Followed by a potluck lunch

 

 

FBC has scheduled some days for ministry projects.  These days will be for adults, youth, and children.  Without going to my calendar, I will say they will be in the next few months on the third Saturday of the month from 9 A.M. – Noon.  I would love to have some volunteers to help prepare for these meetings.  Let me know when you are available to work at the church for 2-3 hours.

 

 

Our mission in as Christians is to tell others about Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20).  Let’s do so in a way that is helpful and encouraging.

Anna Lee