Sunday Afternoon

Wanda Smith

Wanda will have surgery on the same foot that just had surgery in order to remove scar tissue and to help her foot continue to heal.  This surgery will be on January 22nd.

Cindy Juban

Andy Taylor’s sister goes to Ohio this week to check with a doctor about removal of a brain tumor.   The doctor hopes to restore his vision when the tumor is removed.  Pray the doctor can do the necessary surgery and help her.

Jessica M. Garner

Please continue to pray for Jessica and her family.

John Orr

My aunt’s husband will have pacemaker surgery in Plano, TX on Feb. 5th.  Pray for him as he prepares for this surgery.

Ann Whitman

Pray for Linda Frazier’s sister who recently had cancer surgery.  Her recover is not going as well as the family hoped.

Chris Primes

We got to speak to Chris Primes at lunch today.  His surgery will be in the middle of the day tomorrow.  The hospital, B.R.General, will keep him one night after than.  Pray this procedure will relieve him of the pain he has been experiencing.

James Howell

James, a brother to Paul Howell, passed away.  I’m working to locate an obituary.

Saturday

“May God be praised!

He has not turned away my prayer

or turned His faithful love from me.”

~Psalm 66:20~

 

Wayne Simpson

Wayne, son of Mr. Burnell Simpson, has had pneumonia and has been hospitalized in Amite for more than a week.  If he is not on your prayer list, please add him.

Macy Gueldner

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

I’m so thankful Macy got this good report.

Emmett ‘Tim’ Miller

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=emmett-tim-miller&pid=168994714&

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Journey Begins”

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “A Dish of Ice Cream”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-dish-of-ice-cream/

Hymn of the Day – “Only Believe”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onlybelv.htm

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Tomorrow is a day to become more aware of human trafficking.  Support efforts to help eliminate this, even in our own area.

I’m thankful for this day.  How about you?  What are we going to do with this gift from God?

Anna Lee

Friday

“In the same way

the Spirit also joins to help in our weakness,

because we do not know what to pray for as we should,

but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us

with unspoken groanings.”

~Romans8:26~

 

Ray Blackwell

The surgeon declared Ray cancer free and released him to return home.  Thank God for this answer to prayers.  Please continue to pray for Ray and for his family.

Miranda Foster’s Mom

Bro. Mike’s mother-in-law got a good report after the first round of treatment at M.D. Anderson, but the second round did not show the same results.  Pray for the family as she has begun a round of experimental treatment.

Jadon’s Story – 2 year anniversary

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-scar-i-wear.html

Obituaries

GLORIA MARLENE ALLEN HAGAN

(OCTOBER 1, 1931 – JANUARY 9, 2014)

http://tangilena.com/obituaries/gloria-marlene-allen-hagan-october-1-1931-january-9-2014

Chester Achord, Jr.

  • DIED: January 8, 2014
  • LOCATION: Springfield, Louisiana

http://www.sealefuneral.com/obituaries.aspx?turl=http%3A%2F%2Fhosting-6068.tributes.com%2Fshow%2FChester-Achord-97626814

Rupert James Reeves
(July 10, 1933 – January 8, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2377163&fh_id=10545

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “Dearest Grandmama”

http://academictips.org/blogs/dearest-grandmama/

Hymn of the Day – “Only a Step”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onlystep.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “The Unforgettable Lottie Moon”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=11768&LanguageID=1709

It’s never too late to give to the LMCO or to give again.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study

Tomorrow at 10:00

FBC, Kentwood (not limited to Kentwood members)

Dick Van Dike series

A thought from my friend, Robin Wilson Moore:

When I think of admiring someone, it’s not about what their house looks like or if they are wearing name brands. Social circles mean nothing, either. It’s all about getting out of themselves and helping others. You can have little in life and still find a way to do for someone else. You don’t even have to have money…..encouragement or a listening ear doesn’t cost a dime. Why not find a way to do something kind every day? Wouldn’t our world be a nicer place if we all did that?                                                          Robin Wilson Moore

Be an encourager today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“God has listened;

He has paid attention to the sound of my prayer.”

~Psalm 66:19~

 

Wendell Miller of Hillsdale

Please add Wendell Miller, brother of J.C. Miller, to your prayer list.  Wendell had a heart attack Christmas.  Tests indicate he has blockages where he already has had by-passes.  A decision has been made to not do additional surgery now, but to treat him with medication.

Mr. Edward Garner

Please continue to pray for Mr. Edward Garner.  He has developed some complications.

Gaylon Cutrer

Gaylon is doing better than he was at the first of the week.  Keep him in your prayers.

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher as she awaits an appointment on the 30th.  At that time, she hopes to schedule surgery to improve her mobility.

Macy Gueldner

As I was typing a post to let very one know how well Macy has been, she decided we needed a little excitement. So here we are, taking a trip to Baton Rouge in the middle of the night to get a new needle for Macy’s port. Apparently she learned how to unbutton and unzip her pajamas to play with “Buddy”… her port line… and she pulled Buddy out of her port, but not out of her chest. This has accidentally happened before, but we’ve always been across the parking lot from the hospital. I guess Macy wanted a 3 hour round trip ticket to BR tonight, with her Daddy providing the entertainment for the ride (he had a few wisdom teeth pulled today, and he’s a little but silly 🙂
All will be well in a little bit, when she gets reaccessed… and when I can finally get to bed. 

Margie Morgon

Please add Margie Morgon from Texas to prayer list

Thanks
Bill (Frazier)

Cold weather

Many people are now out in the cold fixing broken pipes.  Pray they will not get too wet and cold and become sick.  Pray for safety as people use various forms of heat, often in unsafe ways, to try to stay warm.

WIlton C. Baham
(April 1, 1921 – January 7, 2014)

Wilton C. Baham passed away on January 7, 2014. He was 92 years of age and resided in Terrytown, LA and was a native of Amite, LA. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Dillon Baham and father of Marilyn Baham Naquin and father-in-law of the late Curtis Naquin. Grandfather of Tina Naquin and Julie Naquin Gotangco (Cris, Jr.). Great Grandfather of Tyler Kahl and Adam and Kellie Gotangco. Son of the late Morris and Estelle Baham. He was retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad Company and the First Baptist Church of Algiers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Harold Mosley. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “If a Dog was your Teacher”

http://academictips.org/blogs/if-a-dog-was-your-teacher/

Hymn of the Day – “Love Lifted Me”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/l/lliftdme.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

We met our goal at church two weeks ago, but it is never too late to contribute to this special offering for missions.  Remember, 100% of the money given goes to support missionaries and their missionary projects.

“One More Day”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12334&LanguageID=1709

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Dick Van Dike Bible Study

We will meet Friday morning for Bible study at 10:00.  I hope to see you there.  Remember, there is no homework or preparation.  We watch the short video, read Scriptures, and discuss the topic of the week.

Care Packages for Angola Inmates

Plan with your class or work individually to fill some ziplock bags (similar to the bags we do for the migrant workers).  The big difference is that 6,200 are needed.  Get your bags turned in by Sunday morning, January 26th.

Thanks for praying today.  Your prayers mean so much to so many!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Obituary

Iris T. Cunningham
(April 4, 1929 – January 6, 2014)

A lifelong resident of Roseland, died doing one of the things she loved the most, water aerobics, on Monday, January 6, 2014 in Hammond. She was born April 4, 1929 in Roseland and was 84 years of age. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Roseland. She loved to listen to country and gospel music. Survived by 2 daughters, Selma Miller Babin and husband, Dale and Vicki Cunningham Gully and husband, Steve; 3 grandchildren, Darby Vick and wife, Melanie, Thomas Gully and Michael Gully and wife, Donna; and 1 great grandson, Cody Vick. Preceded in death by husband, Otis K. Cunningham; mother, Nora Harris and husband, Frank Harris; father, Charlie Tate and wife, Clara Tate; step-son, Otis Edward Cunningham; and brother, Emerson Wroten. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Roseland, from 12 Noon until religious services at 2 PM on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Byron Humphrey. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Tuesday Addition

Mr. Edward Garner

Rondi Garner reports that her grandpaw,  Mr. Edward Garner, has had the mucus cleared from his right lung and is taking antibiotics for pneumonia.  Keep praying, please.

Kayla Titus’ family

Kayla’s dad was admitted to the hospital yesterday AND her step-mother passed away unexpectedly yesterday.  Please pray for the Sanchez family.

Tuesday

“Remember how far you have fallen.

Return to me and change the way you think and act,

and do what you did at first.”

~Revelation 2:5~

Mrs. Martha Traylor

“Miss” Martha continues to have problems with her medications.  She will be transferred to another hospital so this problem can be worked out.

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Heath Rohner’s Dad

Heath’s dad was admitted to the hospital last night.  He’s better now.  Tests are being done.  Keep the family in your prayers.

Mrs. Iris Cunningham

“Miss” Iris’ wake will be at Roseland Baptist Church from 12:00 until the 2:00 service Wednesday.  She will be missed by many.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Words that Help and Heal”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Stories – “The Loser who Never Gave Up”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-loser-who-never-gave-up/

Hymn of the Day – “Never Alone” (one of my favorites)

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neveralo.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Jungle Life”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12222&LanguageID=1709

January Bible Study

Rev. Gibby McMillan will be leading the January Bible Study at New Zion Baptist Church.  This will begin Sunday Evening at 6:30 P.M. and continue through Wednesday evening.  You are invited to join them.

We are doing fine on this 15 degree morning, thanks to David watching over the plants, the animals, and me.  I trust you are okay too!  If you need anything, please give us a call.

Anna Lee

Monday Addition

Please add Rondies  (Rondi Garner) grandfather,Edward Garner to the prayer list. He.s
in Hoods in critical condition. Thanks, Lloyd (Hayden)

Update: He is being transferred to St. Tammany.

Ray Blackwell has been moved to room 3413 at North Oaks.

Wanda Baker, the wife of Pastor: Richard Baker of Lawrence Missionary Baptist Church, of Independence, La., has just passed away at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, La. Please, the family really needs your prayers of support ….  (Shared by Rev. Marshall Wallace)

 

Monday

“Then everyone will fear and will tell about God’s work,

for they will understand what He has done.”

~Psalm 64:9~

 

Apology

I’m sorry I haven’t posted in a while.  We added a second router and blew the system until this morning.  David and I fixed it temporarily.  It isn’t pretty, but it works!  Also, we went to Texas for my aunt’s funeral.

Macy Gueldner

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

Jadon’s Story

Jadon and his family are celebrating two years since his big surgery and two years of being seizure free.  Wow!  What a blessing!

Alan Ray Blackwell

Alan Ray continues to improve at North Oaks.  He will be moved to another section of the hospital today.  Keep the prayers coming.

William Bobby “Sonny” Gill Jr.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=william-bobby-gill-sonny&pid=168896511&fhid=15848

Frank J. “Black” Sagnibene, Sr.
(August 6, 1939 – January 3, 2014)

http://www.mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2369274&fh_id=10545

Naomi Draughon Tolleson Orr

http://www.murrayorwosky.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2368073&fh_id=11588

Mrs. Iris Cunningham of Roseland passed away this morning.  She was a friend to David and me all our lives.  We have enjoyed her monthly trips to the Third Thursday meetings at the cabin.

CARE PKGS For Angola Prison

The items need to be placed in a one gallon zip lock bag and dropped off at FBC, Kentwood by Sunday, January 26th. 

Items to be placed in the bags should cost about $5.00 per bag.  That’s not costly, but a total of 6,200 bags are needed of the inmates.  We can all do our part!

Items needed in each bag:

POWER STICK DEODORANT (Hurricane)

PALMOLIVE SOAP            

ULTRA-BRIGHT TOOTHPASTE, 6OZ                

WASHCLOTH                      

 BIC PINS, NO CLICK

NOTE TABLET                     

TOOTH BRUSH, SOFT HANDLE 4/PACK       

 ENVELOPES

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Night No One Came”

     http://odb.org/

Thanks for your patience with me.

Anna Lee

Thursday Addition

My sister, Julie, shared this obiturary.

Obituary for Becky Ann Joiner

Age 68, Becky went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Becky was a selfless, generous, thoughtful, caring and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Becky loved to camp and spend time with her family, enjoyed reading in her pastime and was a longtime member of Crossgate Baptist Church. She served her community as a longtime funeral director, caring and guiding families for the many years; her service to the community is greatly appreciate.
Becky is survived by her husband of 37 years, Ronald “Leslie” Joiner, Sr.; son, Ronald, Jr. and wife Sharon Joiner; daughters, Diane and husband Randy Edwards, Tammy and husband Mike Scott, Ellen and husband Raymond Perrin; twenty-seven grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren; sister, Cathy (Al) Kahl; sister –in-law, Kathy Bryan; special adopted children, Robert and Crystal Martin; very special pet companion (miniature Chihuahua) tea-cup.
She was preceded in death by her son, Rob Lee; parents, Odis and Catherine Davies Bryan; brother, Dr. Stephen Bryan.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the religious services at Crossgate Baptist Church, on Friday, January 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., with visiting hours beginning at 9:00 a.m. Visitation will began on Thursday January 2, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Rev. Louis Husser, Stan Salassi and Raymond Perrin will officiate the service and interment will follow in Davies Family Cemetery.
Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.