Category: Camp Living Waters

Tuesday

“I have made up my mind to obey your laws forever,

no matter what.”

~Psalm 119:112 CEV~

 

Please pray for Mrs. Bernice Lee, 94, of St. Helena Parish.  Her years are finally catching up with her.

Rev. John Gilbert, 92, a former director of Missions in this area, passed away.  His services will be Saturday in Franklinton.  He was loved by many people and made a difference in many lives.  He was the yearly entertainment at many Harvest Banquets at Roseland Baptist Church and a great friend to my family.

http://www.crainfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2902619&fh_id=13316

Two Rivers Associational Meeting

  • Tuesday, January 20th
  • 10:00 at Spring Creek Baptist Church in the new building
  • Rev. Ronnie Chiasson will be speaking on mission opportunities.
  • Please bring food that does not need to be reheated (sandwiches, salads, and desserts).
  • All ladies in the area are invited to attend.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Out of the Darkness” –  http://odb.org/
  • I cried out to God . . . .                                                                                           Who is so great a God as our God?                                                                                                         ~Psalm 77:1,13~                                                                 O Lord, how great are Thy works!                                                                                                               ~Psalm 92:5~
  • “How Great Thou Art” –  http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/h/o/w/how_great_Thou_art.htm                     Please take time to read the story of how/where this great hymn was written.

Lottie Moon Offering 

Thursday at 6:30

Join us at the cabin for supper, fellowship, and a devotional time.  The music is always so inspiring.  Bring a friend.

Hope Center is continuing to have a 50% off sale on winter clothing.

Camp Living Waters 

  • Needs kitchen items for five apartments (dishes, pots, appliances,  silverware, dish towels, casserole dishes, etc.)
  • Bring to FBC, Kentwood and leave in the stairwell area at the office entrance.
  • I’m setting a deadline of Monday.  If you need more time than that, please let me know.  Otherwise, I’m going to transport them to CLW’s.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Joshua 6-10

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua+6-10

Thank-you so much for taking time to read and pray daily.  
Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life
through our knowledge of him who called us
by his own glory and goodness.”
~2 Peter 1:3~

 

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

  • Update 1/10/15 5:00pm Fever has gone down. Started antibiotics. Awaiting lab, X-ray results and culture results   We will have a better idea tomorrow! Thank you for all your prayers!!
  • New Facebook page for you to follow –Team Koltyn Update and Information Page

Alice Faye Lee 

Alice Faye fell and broke her right shoulder a few weeks ago.  It seems it is healing satisfactorily so that she will not require surgery.  That God for that blessing.

Charles Parker (His parents were really special to us!)

http://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Charles-Parker-8/#!/Obituary

Camp Living Waters

  • CLW is in need of any kitchen items to help in setting up some kitchens for leaders/workers who are there for a week or so.
  • Bring your items to FBC, K today and place them in the stairwell at the office entrance.

Disaster Relief Training – If you are interested in training, please go to the Louisiana Baptist Convention (Disaster Relief) and sign up for training in Hammond at the end of the month.

Operation Christmas Child

  • Get your bag(s) to place your items in from the table across the hall at FBC,K’s kitchen.
  • Return to the same area this month and place in containers in the same area.
  • Plan to do this each month until we pack the boxes.
  • You and work individually and/or as a group.

Baptist Press

  • bpnews.net
  • David and I attended several concerts by Andrea Crouch.  He was both gifted and inspired.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “What’s Your Motto” –  http://odb.org/2015/01/11/whats-your-motto/
  • Do not fear . . . ;                                                                                                           you are of more value than many sparrows.                                                                                                                    ~Luke 12:7~                                                     Praise the Lord, O my soul.                                                                                                              ~Psalm 146:1~
  • “It is Well with My Soul” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/i/t/i/itiswell.htm

Lottie Moon Offering

Read the Bible in a Year 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!  

Anna Lee

Saturday

“For a short time you have had to struggle in various trials

so that the genuineness of your faith…

may result in praise, glory, and honor

at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

~1 Peter 1:6b-7, HCSB~

 

This morning I want to share some opportunities we have to minister to others and to improve our Biblical knowledge.

 

Operation Christmas Child – January

Small, brown and white lunch bags are available in the hallway across from the kitchen at FBC, K.  Select a bag/bags as an individual or a group, fill it/them, and return it/them to the containers there some time this month.  Let’s get the year started on a good foot for children around the world.  I’m hoping for and expecting great things this year.

Camp Living Waters

CLWs is in need of some pots, dishes, small kitchen appliances, etc. to set up five kitchens.  If you can share some of the extras you have at your house, please bring them to the hallway by the stairway at the office entrance to FBC, K.  Your donations will be meaningful to those serving at the camp.

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions

I was asked if it was too late to give this year.  No, it is NEVER too late.  The International Mission Board will accept and appreciate funds at any time of the years, even though we focus on it at this time.  One hundred precent (100%) of the money they receive is used for missionary needs and ministries.

Two Rivers Associational WMU

The next quarterly meeting will be Tuesday, January 20th at Spring Creek Baptist Church at 10:00 A.M.  Rev. Ronnie Chaisson, our BASLA care minister, will be sharing mission opportunities we have.  Bring a covered dish that does not need to be reheated and meet in the new church building.

Hope Center

Hope Center is having a 50% off sale on all winter clothing, including coats.   I witnessed some happy people getting some good deals on clothing they will be able to use immediately.  Two men came and bought winter clothing for work and left with big smiles.  I was told a lady who comes in at least once a week came in and bought winter coats for all her grandchildren.  The sale also includes long-sleeved shirts and sweaters.

Yesterday, as a food distribution day there.  At this time 360 families are receiving food each month.  The food pantry has been a needed ministry to many people.  The quality of the goods distributed has greatly improved since this ministry has started.

Read the Bible in One Year – Matthew 1-2

Friday Morning Bible Study

Despite the cold weather, we had a nice turnout yesterday.  Our next meeting will be Friday at FBC, K at 10:00.  We will be studying the Proverbs 31 woman.  I think we can all admire the traits listed in the Bible and strive to improve.  If you need a study guide, please see me for one.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 

Our next lunch/party will be on January 27th at 11:00 at The Cafe.  We will be celebrating the birthdays of those who had birthdays in December and January.  If you need more information, please ask.  I’ll post a list of those being honored later.

Meal for the BCM at SLU

In March, we will have our yearly opportunity to prepare and serve a meal for about 150 students.  They are blessed by the meal and the devotional led by Bro. Michael.  We are blessed by the many well-mannered students who are so thankful to have such a nice meal each week.  I know the meals attract students to the BCM.  They have been doing that for many years.  David, Jennie, Jason, and I all have eaten a number of meals there while we were students.

Ladies’ Night

A planning meeting for the next ladies’ night be be help on the afternoon of Sunday, January 18th.  If you are interested in helping in any way, please try to attend.

Our ladies’ night will be Thursday, February 26th at 6:15.  I hope you plan to be there. You do not have to be a member of FBC, Kentwood.  If a group from another church plans to attend, it would be helpful to have a headcount, if that is possible.

More information will be available after the planning meeting….

I know the information I provided today does not include everything involving all groups, but that information is available by contacting the church office at 229-8111.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Too Late to Change?” – http://odb.org/2015/01/10/too-late-to-change/
  • Nicodemus said to [Jesus],                                                                               “How can a man be born when he is old?”                                                                                                                      ~John 3:4~                                                         “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,             that whoever believes in Him should not perish                                           but have everlasting life”                                                                                                                                                                                                 ~John 3:16~
  • “Jesus Loves Me” –  This is simple, but think carefully about it.

Spend some time checking on/sharing with/ helping someone today.  You’ll be blessed!

Anna Lee

 

Monday

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,

for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

~Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)~

https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/19

Many of you have followed Jadon’s Journey.  His mother, Monica, will share at Hillsdale Baptist Church Sunday at 11:00.  You are invited to attend.

Baby Kai Relan was able to leave the hospital for the first time yesterday.  Pray he continues to improve at home with family.  Pray they will not be so anxious about his delicate condition that they will not enjoy having him at home.

Pray for Mrs. Hazel Smith as she has outpatient surgery this morning in Hammond.  Pray for her family as they entrust their mother/grandmother to medical staff.

Audrey Ballard Schexnayder
Born: February 11, 1927
Died: January 03, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2890913&fh_id=10545

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions

Operation Christmas Child

I know some people/classes got bags yesterday so they can fill them this month.  If you are like me and didn’t get one/some, the OCC boxes of bags will be on a table across from the kitchen of FBC, K.  If you did, your filled bag can be returned any time this month and placed in one of the containers under the same table.

Camp Living Waters

  • CLW requested kitchen items so they can set up individual kitchens at the camp
  • At least two people brought in items yesterday.
  • If you want to help them (and clean out at the same time), bring your donations to the stairwell by the office entrance.  Thanks!
  • We will have to do this in the few weeks in order to get them to CLW in a timely manner.

January Bible Study – Deuterononmy

Last night, I learned of two  churches teaching the January Bible Study.  If you are interested in participating in the study, please contact these churches or another one that may be teaching it.

  • Mt. Vernon – Began last night and will continue on Wednesdays and Sundays
  • New Zion – Begins Sunday and continues through Wednesday (Taught by Dr. Nathan Luce)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Daily Bible Reading for today – Genesis 1-3 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1-3

How is your blessings/thankfulness jar doing?  I am finding many things to include.  It is not too late to begin one….

“Surely Goodness and Mercy”

I hope your recognize that “goodness and mercy” all around you today.

Anna Lee

Monday

Camp Living Waters  

Dear Medical Professionals,
Three “Camp Nurses” are needed for this year’s camp weeks. We will provide a private hotel type room and all meals for you.

Children’s Camp #1 June 2-5
Monday 1 p.m. – Thursday 5 p.m.

Children’s Camp #3 June 16-19
Monday 1 p.m. – Thursday 5 p.m.

Youth Mission Camp July 14-18
Monday 1 p.m. – Friday p.m.

Please contact our director, Bro. Keith at 985-351-8514 or Monica 985-345-1831 for more information.
Thank you so much!
In His Service,
Monica
Volunteer coordinator

Two deaths

Mrs. Betty Gilbert, wife of Bro. John who was our dictrict missionary (and dear friend) for many years.

Rev. Denny Brumfield – pastor of Thomas Baptist Church

Monday Addition

Wendell Miller of St. Helena Parish

Wendell Miller, J.C.’s brother, had heart surgery this morning in Baton Rouge.  All went well. Thanks, James Rimes, for the update.

Louisiana College

Pray for the administration, faculty, and students today.

Camp Living Waters

The camp is in need of nurses for several weeks this summer.

Dear Medical Professionals,
Camp Living Waters needs your help as “Camp Nurse” during the 2014 camp weeks. We are located outside of Hammond, LA in southeast Louisiana. We will provide a private hotel type room and all meals for you.
Children’s Camp #1 June 2-5 Monday 1 p.m. – Thursday 5 p.m.
Children’s Camp #2 July 7-10 Monday 1 p.m. – Thursday 5 p.m.
Children’s Camp #3 June 16-19 Monday 1 p.m. – Thursday 5 p.m.
Youth Mission Camp July 14-18 Monday 1 p.m. – Friday p.m.

Please contact our director, Bro. Keith at 985-351-8514 or Monica 985-345-1831 for more information.
Thank you so much!
In His Service,
Monica Maddox
Volunteer coordinator

Young at Heart

New Zion Baptist Church has a monthly meeting with a pot luck lunch each month. They will meet tomorrow at 10:30.  Anyone in the area who is interested is invited to attend.

Saturday Afternoon

Mrs. Joyce Frazier passed away.  Please be in prayer for her family.

I learned today that Keith Womack did not have a stroke.  Let’s thank God for this good news.

Pray for David Bales and his family as they await biopsy reports.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Thanks to all who contributed food or money to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.  You will be helping children in different cottages with meals in the coming months.

Thanks to all who contributed food, clothing, money and other items to the family whose home was burned.  They are most appreciative of your help.

Thanks to the Sunday School class of  FBC, Kentwood for contributing to Camp Living Waters and their current needs.  May God continue to bless you for your generous spirit.

Saturday Addition

For all you men in our area, it’s time for the Monday Men’s Night at Camp Living Waters.

When
Monday September 9, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM CDT

Where

Camp Living Waters
21230 Living Waters Rd
Loranger, LA 70446

Greetings!

September at Camp Living Waters means Monday Night Men and your invited!.
 
Grab some guys and come on out on Monday, September 9th. Supper starts at 5:30 and we serve til 7.
 
Clark Stewart from New Zion Baptist in Covington will be our speaker. You do not want to miss this great time of fun and fellowship.
 
Click below for more information and to register.
Get more information
Register Now!
 
You can also email brokeith@camplivingwaters.net or call 985-345-1831
Hope to see you there!!
Keith Maddox
Camp Living Waters
brokeith@camplivingwaters.net
985-345-1831

Friday

“Therefore, He is always able to save those who come to God through Him,

since He always lives to intercede for them.”

~`Hebrews 7:25~

Betty Taylor had four shots in her eyes yesterday and was in a great deal of pain, as well as having her vision affected.  Pray for a better day today.

Pray for a better day for Mrs. Ruby Ziggler today.  Pray she feels encouraged and has a greater desire to work to get better.

If you are on Facebook, please read the last few posts on “Prayers for Eli” and “The Adventures of Connor Man”.  Pray for both of these young boys.

Continue to pray for Kathy Jo Thompson as she praises God and encourages others to meet Him.

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

Hymn of the Day – “Near the Cross” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/nercross.htm

The “Lucy” Bible Study will begin one week from today at 10:00 at FBC,  Kentwood.  You will not have any daily homework and do not have to be a member of FBC, Kentwood to attend.  There is no cost for this study.  Let me know if you are interested.

Mission Project – Shoes for children, men, and women are needed at FBC, Kentwood.  They will be given to Re-Store in Amite.  Today and tomorrow will be good days to clean out some closets and help someone at the same time.  There are collection baskets inside the main door and the office door.  Next month we will be collecting school uniforms.  By now everyone should know if they have some uniforms that have been outgrown and are taking up space.  This will help you and help someone else.

Camp Living Waters, near Loranger, is in need of the following items.  Some of you may want to help our area church camp.  You can donate the items or you can give money to purchase these items.

  • Twin size mattress protectors
  • Bedspreads, not comforters
  • Glass salt and pepper shakers
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Paper goods

We can all be a part of missions!  Let’s do our part.

Anna Lee

Friday Afternoon

Ashlyn DeBlanc is progressing.  She has an appointment Wednesday in Jackson.  Please pray for the success of the surgery.

The FBC, Amite bus broke down in Texas.  Pray for the adults and youth as they endure the heat and the waiting.  The Albany church on the mission trip is Bethlehem, where Dennis Walker serves as music minister.  God hass big things planned for this trip.  Pray the devil doesn’t get a foothold among the team members as they continue to expect great things among the Navaho.

Dennis Walker has had a problem with an ulcer.  Pray his treatment works and nothing else in medically necessary.

Johnny Dufrene has survived the tests and is now home.  The problem he had seems to be a combination of factors, drug interactions, weight loss, an extended trip out of the country, COPD, etc.  Pray he doesn’t have any additional problems.  Susan is ready to sew hospital gowns!

Area churches are planning to unite with many other churches in a program called, My Hope, America by Rev. Billy Graham.  Pray that we will be receptive to this and eager to participate in sharing God’s Word.

Spring Creek Baptist Church is one step closer to being able to occupy their new building.  Four hundred chairs were delivered and set up yesterday.

Youth from several area churches will participate in Disciple Now at Camp Living Waters this weekend.  Pray each one attends expecting great things to happen.

Timothy ” Timmy” Douglas Hyde
(April 28, 1964 – July 18, 2013)

A resident of Roseland, died on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 28, 1964 in Independence and was 49 years of age. Survived by wife, Paula Faunce Hyde; daughter, Cheyanne Hyde, both of Roseland; mother, Diane Strickland and husband, Dewitt, Kentwood; step mother, Carolyn Hyde, Amite; maternal grandmother, Lexie Dykes, Franklinton; brother, Roger Hyde and wife, Gay, Roseland; 3 sisters, Sherry Roux and husband, Jay, Roseland; Vickie Randol and husband, Mark, Kentwood and Johanna Hudspeth and husband, Ben, Roseland; special uncle John Hyde and wife, Leslee, Roseland and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by father, William Dale Hyde, Amite; paternal grandparents, William Sanford and Lyra Dean Hyde, Roseland and maternal grandfather, Earnest Dykes, Franklinton. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon, Monday, July 22, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Eddie Henson and Rev. Mike Shumock. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Roseland.

Thelma Bridges
(August 22, 1926 – July 17, 2013)

A resident of Mobile, died at 7:43 a.m on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. She was born August 25, 1926 in Ocean Springs, MS and was 86 years of age. Graveside Services will be held at New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.