Category: Bible Study

Friday

“LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will strengthen their hearts.

You will listen carefully.”

~Psalm 10:17~

 

Elaine Baham Steward is doing better.  Pray for her as she continues her battle with cancer.

Pray for Hubert “Brother” Yarborough as he has surgery Nov. 4th.  Pray for his family too.

Marty Simpson will be having an angiogram in Lacombe Wednesday.  Pray the doctor finds and corrects Marty’s problem.

Penny Dees McDowell’s sedation is being reduced.  Pray for her as she deals with each medical issue of each day.  Pray for her family.

Mrs. Hazel Smith has been ‘under the weather”.  Pray for her to be better soon.

 

E. Fountain Young, Jr.
(September 9, 1928 – October 12, 2013)

E. Fountain Young, Jr. began his earthly journey on September 9, 1928 and his heavenly one 85 years later on October 12, 2013. He grew up in Pine Grove, Louisiana and was an active member of the Pine Grove United Methodist Church along with his parents, Evie Fountain Young, Sr. and Inez Morgan Young. In 1945 Fountain graduated valedictorian from Pine Grove High School and then set out to serve in the United States Army and did so from 1946 to 1948, spending time in Japan. He observed that there was a close alliance between freedom and education, and to that end he attended Louisiana State University where he earned a BS in General Agriculture in 1951 and a Master of Science in Agronomy in 1953. He received a Ph.D. in Agriculture and Applied Science from Oklahoma State University in 1964. His studies took him to Venezuela where he worked on herbicides for corn production. He also believed that one could find dignity in work well done. He devoted himself to plant research that he accomplished through the United States Department of Agriculture. In 1985 he co-authored a book with Tommy E. Thompson, Pecan Cultivars, Past and Present, a widely used field guide for growing pecans. He also did research that led to the successful production of SuPima cotton. Mr. Young was a Master Mason as well as a Shriner. He was an active member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in El Paso, Texas before his recent move to Monroe, Michigan. Fountain’s most cherished accomplishment was his family, whom he adored. He lives on in the hearts of those who love him including his wife of 56 years, Sarah Margaret Davis Young, a daughter, Kathryn Elaine Murphy (Mark) and sons Eric Forrest Young (Catherine), Brett Allen Young (Pam), and grandchildren, Bryan Murphy (Jennifer), Megan Murphy, Jennifer Murphy, Morgan Murphy, Sarah Young, and Alysa Young, and one great grandchild, Sophia Murphy, along with his siblings, Willie Eugene Young (Mary Katherine), Elizabeth Joe Dykes (Tag), and Robert Larry Young (Judy). Friends and family will wish him a fond farewell on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Pine Grove, LA with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Townsend. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials for E. Fountain Young, Jr. can be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 9915 Montwood Drive, El Paso, Texas, 79925, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 800 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43609 or Pine Grove United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1091, Pine Grove, LA 70453.

 

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

 

 Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The End” – http://odb.org/

 

 

Values – “Patience” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1480-Character-Trait-PATIENCE

 

Hymn of the Day – “Work for the Night is Coming” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/o/workfort.htm

 

“Lucy” Bible Study – this morning at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC,K    Bring a sack lunch.

Make today count for something.  Don’t let it pass by as an unproductive day.

Anna Lee

Friday

 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!  

In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope

through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—

kept in heaven for you.”

~I Peter 1:3-4~

Teddi Titus was doing much better Friday morning, so she is at home in Kentwood with all her family.  Lauree, on behalf of the family, thanks you for your prayers and concern for  Teddi.

Penny Dees McDowell continues to slowly improve, but is still in ICU at North Oaks.  Thank God for her progress, but please continue to pray for her improvement.  Penny’s family thanks you for all your prayers and expressions of concern.

Macy Gueldner and family moved to Ronald McDonald House at St. Jude’s today.  Read the journal posts from Friday.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

James Hulos Robertson
(April 26, 1931 – October 9, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 9:55 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at St. Helena Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was born April 26, 1931 in Hillsdale and was 82 years of age. Survived by wife of 61 years, Betty Jenkins Robertson, Amite; 3 daughters, Jeannie McCoy and husband, Johnny, Arcola, Kay Smith and husband, Mike, Greensburg and Rose Sanders and husband, Dale, Kennesaw, GA; 1 son, Dale Robertson and wife, Jeri, Amite;10 grandchildren, John McCoy, Jr., Jeremy McCoy, Mary Beth Freche, Josh and Jake Sanders, Colorado Robertson, Betsy Ehret, Rebecca Bardwell and Codie Whetstone; 14 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mae Jean Smith, Hillsdale, Vivian Morgan, Lafayette, 3 brothers, Emmett Robertson, Baker, Terry Robertson, Hillsdale, and Eugene Robertson, Pine Grove. Preceded in death by parents, Hilton and Nellie Robertson and brother, Jerry Lynn Robertson. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Jake Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, John McCoy, Jr., Jeremy McCoy, Marcus Smith, Josh and Jake Sanders and Colorado Robertson. Honorary Pallbearer will be Daryl Robertson. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Gorgeous Inside” – http://odb.org/

Values – Love – “Walls” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1491-Walls

Hymn of the Day – “Just as I Am, Without One Plea” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justasam.htm

I chose this hymn today because it came to my mind as I read “Walls”.  I trust you will by doubly blessed by reading the story of the origin of this hymn.  Hymns speak to me through words, music, and background stories.

“Lucy” Bible study – Friday morning at 10:00 – “Accusations” – Everyone is welcome to attend.

I’m so blessed to get to share with you.  Thank-you for reading and praying.  You have such an important part – praying!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.”

~Matthew 19:26~

 

Pat Hoosier is have a week of chemo.  After a three week break, he will begin round two of six rounds.  While he is having round two, his wife will have surgery on her hands.  Pray for the three girls as they maintain their family life and take care of their parents.

Pray for Elaine Stewart.  She is having surgery today for round three of cancer.  Pray she does well again this time.

The Disaster Relief program of Southern Baptist churches has been busy.  They are still working at one disaster area when another need develop.

http://www.namb.net/dr/

The topic for tomorrow’s “Lucy” Bible study is Spiritual Gifts.  Join us at 10:00 if you are interested.

FBC will be collecting jackets, gloves, scarves, and sweatshirts this month to be given to “Re-Store”.  Bring your items and place them in the collection baskets at the main and office doors.  The items will be taken to Amite at the end of the month.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Gift of Presence” – http://odb.org/

Values – Making a Difference – “On Teaching Cadets” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1514-On-Teaching-Cadets

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Hymn of the Day – “Onward Christian Soldiers” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onwardcs.htm

 

I trust this song will be with you throughout the day today.  Enjoy it.

Thanks for your prayers each day.  You make a difference!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Ask of Me,

and I will make the nations Your inheritance

and the ends of the earth Your possession.”

~Psalm 2:8~

 

David Bales got a good biopsy report.  Thank-you for praying.  The family appreciates each one of your prayers.

Spencer Claire Webb is at St. Jude and will need to have an eye removed today to remove cancer.  Pray for the Spencer, the family, and the medical staff, both today and in the days to come.

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus Loves the Little Children” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesloves.htm

A lesson in values – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1521-A-Step-Back-I-Cannot-Take

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – http://georgiabarnette.org/when-the-church-returns/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread -Fire and Rain –  http://odb.org/

Bible Study – This morning at 10:00 – FBC Fellowship Hall – Everyone is invited.  No workbook.  No homework.  Bring your Bible.

We’ve got so much to talk with God today.  Let’s get on with the praying.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

Kaye Roberts’ brother, Jimmy Alford, is checking into Ochsner at Jefferson at 3:00 this afternoon to have cancer surgery tomorrow.  Please be in prayer for Jimmy and for his family.

 

The “Lucy” Bible study Friday morning at 10:00 will be on perfection.  The next three lessons will be on gifts, accusations, and devotion.  Please feel free to join us at any time.

 

Linda Ritchie Tryniecki   (Linda was a college classmate.  Her husband was David’s high school and college classmate.  Pray for Linda’s family.)

(November 23, 1948 – September 24, 2013)

Linda Ritchie Tryniecki, a resident of Amite, died at 8:15 am on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born November 23, 1948 in Bogalusa and was 64 years of age. Linda was a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother and a faithful friend. Her memory will be cherished by her loving husband, Jim Tryniecki of Amite; her daughters Melissa Bordelon and husband Nic, Mandeville; Debbie Gallagher and husband Mike, Alexandria; Angela Tryniecki of Mandeville; eight grandchildren: Kelsey, Bryce and Karley Bordelon of Mandeville; Madison, Kaitlyn and Shawn Gallagher of Alexandria; Alex and Adam Dumestre of Mandeville; and a sister, Juanita Trout and husband Larry of Red Deer, Alberta Canada. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert Virgil and Nita Ritchie of Bogalusa. Linda devoted her professional life to the countless students that she taught and teachers that she mentored over her 26 year career. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from Southeastern Louisiana University. Her first few years of teaching found her at Amite Elementary, Holy Ghost Catholic School and Merryland Kindergarten and PreSchool. She then found her home at Mater Dolorosa Catholic School in Independence where she taught Kindergarten and 2nd grade for eight years. Her desire to help Mater Dolorosa flourish brought her out of the classroom and into the leadership role as Principal of Mater Dolorosa for six years. These years spent with the students, teachers and families of Mater Dolorosa Parish were her most cherished. After retiring from her role as Principal, she returned to her alma mater of Southeastern to share her expertise and experience as an Instructor and University Supervisor of Student Teachers for six years. She always expressed her joy in being able to mentor these future educators. The family wishes to thank the doctors and ICU nursing staff of North Oaks Hospital for their devoted care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Linda Tryniecki Scholarship established for Mater Dolorosa Catholic School set up at Chase Bank. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Thursday, September 26, 2013 and at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 8 am until Religious Services at 10:00 am on Friday, September 27, 2013. Services will be conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment will be at St. Dominic Cemetery in Husser. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Friday

“But from there, you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him when you seek Him with all your heart and all your soul.”

~Deuteronomy 4:29~

 

This is the morning David Bales (33) has surgery at North Oaks.  The family will be appreciative of each and every prayer.

Jerry Doughty got a good report from M.D. Anderson.  He doesn’t go back until November.  Thank God for the good  report.

Kathy Jo Thompson has had her surgery for a new shunt in her brain.  Pray for a speedy recovery.

Mrs.  Ruby Ziggler is facing some new complications.  Pray for her and for her family.

Last night, the Third Thursday meeting was a great night of food, fellowship, prayer, and worship.  Thank-you to each person who makes our meeting so special.  Special thanks to Andy Taylor for leading us in worship.  Eight churches were represented last night.

This morning, at 10:00, we well have our “Lucy” Bible study.  Gomer Pyle will join Lucy in today’s video.  We will learn about legalism today as “Lucy Gets Caught in the Draft”.  This study is open to men and to women.  Each lesson is independent, so drop in and join us without feeling like you have missed out on previous lessons.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – Day 6 – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-6-horeb-hispanic-church/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Difficult Place” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “In the Sweet By and By” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/n/t/intsbab.htm

Be sure to read the story of how this song was written.

I’m looking forward to the “Young’ Ladies Birthday Party Tuesday at Nyla’s.  We will be honoring those who have September birthdays.

Trusting God who has His reasons and His answers to our questions!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders;

make the most of every opportunity.

Let your conversation be always full of grace,

seasoned with salt,

so that you may know how to answer everyone.

~Colossians 4:5, 6 NIV~

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson as she has shunt surgery tomorrow morning at North Oaks at 6:30 A.M.

Continue to pray for the family of Percy Cutrer.  There will be a memorial service for him at a later time.

It’s not too late to bring clothing or household items for the family that was burned out.  Drop off at the office entrance of FBC,K.

We are still collecting school uniforms for delivery to Re-Store in Amite.  Drop them off at the office or main entrance of FBC,K.

Day 3 of the Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-3-myanmar-congregation/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Seeing God in Familiar Places” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Be sure to read about the origin of this song.  Simple reasoning is usually best.

Mark your calendar for Thursday and Friday.

Thursday – Third Thursday Meeting at the cabin at 6:30

Friday – “Lucy” Bible Study

Looking ahead to a great day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth,

to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”

~2 Chronicles 16:9a~

 

Pray for Betty Taylor.  Her body is adjusting to changes in her medication.  Pray she gets to feeling better soon.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson and David Bales as they have surgeries at the end of the week.

Pray for the family of Percy Cutrer who passed away last night.

An unofficial report on arrangements for Tyrone Harrell: Wake tonight at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood and funeral Tuesday.  I’ll post the obituary when it is available.

The study of Deuteronomy will begin tonight at FBC,K at 6:30.

We will have our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin Thursday night at 6:30.  Come with great expectations.

The “Lucy” Bible study will continue Friday morning at 10:00 at FBC, K.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “God’s Will” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Whispering Hope” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/i/whisperh.htm – One of my all-time favorites!

Day 2 of the Week of Prayer for Louisiana Missions and the Georgia Barnette Offering – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-2-the-hub/

I hope the change in the morning temperatures will add a spring to your step.  

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Through Him then,

let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God,

that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.”

~Hebrews 13:15, NASB~

Paul Morgan‘s biopsy was done yesterday.  He is doing well.  Pray for Paul and his family as they wait while the biopsy is analyzed.

 

Please continue to pray for Glenda and Tyrone Harrell.

 

Melissa Johnson said she is over compensating for her injuries and causing more problems.  Pray for her as she continues to get well.  Pray for her as she continue to go through physical therapy.

 

Tomorrow will be the annual Homecoming Day at New Zion Baptist Church.  The morning service will be followed by Dinner on the Grounds.

 

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church encourages us to help the people of Colorado by providing “Cleaning Buckets”.

http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/supplies/flood-bucket/

 

 

The Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette State Missions begins tomorrow.  Click here for a sneak peek.

http://vimeo.com/71503978

 

 

Baptist Press News – BPNews.net

 

 

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – Unfailing Mercy – http://odb.org/

 

Hymn of the Day – “Tell Me the Old, Old Story” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellmoos.htm

 

Scott Ralston Bahm

(November 12, 1968 – September 12, 2013)

A resident of Loranger, died at 7:25 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans as a result of Melanoma Cancer. He was born November 12, 1968 in New Orleans. Survived by mother, Virginia Husser Bahm, Loranger; sister, Cheryl Bahm, Husser. Preceded in death by father, Ralston Bahm. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Sunday, September 15, 2013, and from 8:00 AM until religious services at 10:00 AM Monday, September 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Don Bassett. Interment Neal Cemetery, Hwy 445, Loranger.

 

Reminders – All these items can be delivered to FBC, Kentwood,

  • Fall Food Round-Up early Monday morning
  • Collection of uniforms and children’s shoes for  Re-Store
  • Help a family whose home was burned out last week (information available at FBC,K)

 

Have a great day.  Do something today to help someone in some way.

Anna Lee

Midday Friday

Austin Rose is home, but not able to go to school due to side-effects of his treatment.  Pray for his family to keep their strong faith and to be faithful in their witness while traveling on a difficult journey.

 

Wow!  God is blessing the “Lucy” Bible study.  We had great participation and some soul searching among the 19 people present today.  We are looking forward to our fourth study next week.  Some have decided to eat at the City Cafe after our study.  Men and women are encouraged to join us at 11:00 Friday for lesson four, “Legalism”.

 

There was a fire at the Purina mill at Arcola this morning.  Thankfully, everyone who works there and those who came to fight the fire are all okay.

 

Thomas Jerome Stowe, Sr. (June 12, 1952 – September 12, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 12:37 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born June 12, 1952 in Rayville and was 61 years of age. Survived by 2 sons, T.J. Stowe, Jr and wife, Aimee, Ponchatoula and Michael Joseph Stowe, Amite; 2 grandchildren, Gage and Piper Stowe; 2 brothers, Alfred Thompson Stowe, Jr., Walker and Bubba Rouse, Schriever; uncle and aunt, Ray and Linda Johnson, both of Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Johnnie Johnson Stowe Rouse and Carl Wesley Rouse. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.