Category: Death Notice(s)

Tuesday

Though the mountains be shaken

and the hills be removed,

yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken

nor my covenant of peace be removed,”

says the LORD,

who has compassion on you.

~Isaiah 54:10~

 

I talked with Ginger Landry about her daughter, Debbie Landry, who was Jennie’s friend in elementary school.  Debbie’s recent test showed no cancer following surgery.  Please pray for Debbie’s health issues to improve.

Tammy Meadows is doing much better now.  Thanks for praying for her as she recovered from surgery.

Please continue to pray for Bettye Fussell, her family, and her medical caregivers as tests are done and options for treatment are discussed.

 

Gloria McClanahan McKinnon

April 12, 1923 – February 11, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4107784&fh_id=10545

Bible Reading for Today – Numbers 17-18 and Psalm 45

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“A new command I give you: Love one another.

As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples,

if you love one another.”

~ John 13:34-35 (NIV)~

“Love is the Theme”

 

Reminder – Please make plans to join us Thursday at 6:30 at the cabin.  

 

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

Dear friends, let us love one another,

for love comes from God.

Everyone who loves has been born of God

and knows God.

~1 John 4:7~

 

Pray for Susie Sharkey who is hospitalized at North Oaks again.  She’s undergoing tests to determine the problem. Betty Fussell is hospitalized in McComb where they are trying to determine her problem.  Please pray for there two ladies.

Gail M. Smith completed a week of treatment and was still smiling.  We’re praying for you, Gail.

Three deaths to report:

 

 

What a wonderful banquet the youth and their families provided last night!  The decorations were pretty!  The food was delicious!  The service was without a flaw!  The best thing was seeing so many people involved in raising money for the youth to go to summer camp at Go Tell this summer.

 

“But more than anything else, put God’s work first and do what he wants.

Then the other things will be yours as well.”

~Matthew 6:33CEV~

“To the Work”

 

Today’s Scripture Reading – Numbers 11-13 & Psalm 43

 

I’m counting my blessings this morning.  How about you?

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

Turn from evil and do good;

seek peace and pursue it.

~Psalm 34:14~

 

David saw the retina specialist Friday afternoon.  David’s vision is very good, but the current issue is pressure in both eyes.  We’re thanking God for the vision improvement and praying the three medications he is using will get the pressure under control.  Thanks to all of you who have prayed for him and who ask about him when you see us.  We are very appreciative for the love you have shown us.

Susan Rimes continues to have back and arthritis issues. Pray she can get good mobility with minimum pain.

Please continue to pray for Debbie R. Miller and her family.

Please pray for Mike Catalaotto who has had a major stroke.  As you pray for him, please pray for his family.

Mrs. Margaret Callihan was at the church (wake) yesterday.  She is getting much stronger.  Her children are doing a good job of caring for her as her health continues to improve.

The service yesterday for Mrs. Kathryn Kuss was wonderful!  What a special, unique lady she was.  It was good to visit with all her family and hear some of them, the preachers, and Bernice Dickerson during the service.  “Miss” Kathryn was properly honored, but will be missed.

 

Bible Reading Plan (join the bibleproject.com)

Chapter 2 - God's Covenant with Abraham
Sunday
• Read Leviticus 19-20
• Read Psalm 36
Monday
• Read Leviticus 21-23
• Read Psalm 37
Tuesday
• Read Leviticus 24-25
• Read Psalm 38
Wednesday
• Watch Torah: Leviticus
• Read Leviticus 26-27
• Read Psalm 39
Chapter 2 - God's Covenant with Abraham
Thursday
• Watch Read Scripture: Numbers
• Download Poster (Mark it up as you read!)
• Read Numbers 1-4
• Read Psalm 40
Friday
• Watch Theme: Holiness
• Read Numbers 5-7 (skim)
• Read Psalm 41
Saturday
• Read Numbers 8-10
• Read Psalm 42
SUMMARY

You’ll likely find the second half of Leviticus less weird. You’ll read about all the different festivals Israel was to observe as a reminder of what God has done in their lives, as well as moral purity laws that are intended to set Israel and its priests apart from surrounding nations. Keep in mind, even though these laws aren’t as bloody as the sacrificial rituals, they are still exploring the same core ideas that you find in the first half of Leviticus. Chapters 1-16 lay out the rituals and symbols of God’s love and forgiveness for sin and defilement, while chapters 17-27 explore the new way of life the Israelites are to embrace (either turning away from sin, or avoiding it in the first place). These laws call Israel to a high degree of moral purity and social justice that were major steps forward in comparison to their Canaanite neighbors. As we jump into Numbers, we will begin with a great census as the Israelites mobilize for movement out from the shadow of Mt. Sinai.

Tornado Victims – If you have any items for the tornado victims, please get them to the stairwell at FBC, K tomorrow.

Suggestions – toiletries for the students in the dorm, toys for children, household items for kitchens and bathrooms.

For the word of the LORD is right and true;

he is faithful in all he does.

The LORD loves righteousness and justice;

the earth is full of his unfailing love.

~ Psalm 33:4-5 (NIV)~

“The Love of God”

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.  Allow Him to be King today and every day.

Anna Lee

Thursday Evening

I have a lot of names to share, so I thought I would begin tonight rather than in the morning.

  • Juliana Prescott has not had her test yet.  Keep praying for her.  She’s 2.
  • Bobby Forbes of Arcola was able to come home last night.  He still needs oxygen at this point.  Keep him and his family in your prayers.
  • Pat Hendry of Chesbrough has a bad case of bronchitis.  He was treated at the hospital and should be home by now.
  • Rusty Williams of Spring Creek is doing better and is probably going to come home tomorrow.
  • Buddy Bel of Amite is progressing nicely at St. Tammany following Monday’s heart surgery.
  • Mrs. Kathryn Kuss of Kentwood passed away this afternoon.  Her arrangements are incomplete while waiting for family members to arrive from out of state.
  • Hope Center
    • We began our 1/2 off sale on winter clothes, jackets, and shoes today. The sale will continue through February 24, 2017. We also have 1/2 off on TV’s, strollers, and car seats. Come visit us Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can sign up for the Food Bank on Tuesdays and Fridays. To sign up you will need a photo ID, utility bill with your physical address, income or SNAP authorization letter. We are located at 63076 Commercial St, Hwy. 51, Roseland, LA 70456. If you have any questions, please call us at 985-247-2235.
    • Attention all Two Rivers churches. The Hope Center will be having a work day on Saturday February 11 beginning at 8 AM. They will be putting the siding on the new building and doing construction on the inside as well. You can call the Hope Center at 247 2235.

      Bro. Don Meadows, Two Rivers Care Minister

Wednesday

What, then, shall we say in response to these things?

If God is for us, who can be against us?

~Romans 8:31~

 

 

Julieana Prescott

Thank you for the prayers. Due to her being congested the MRI was not done today. Will reschedule and will let you know .  Thank you again for prayers .

Williams Family Update

  • Jimmy – better
  • Rusty – better, but still hospitalized
  • Elaina – flu
  • Linda – flu!

 

 

Clodye E. McIntyre

February 23, 1921 – January 30, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4092964&fh_id=10545

 

 

Bible Readings – Lev. 8-10 and Psalm 32

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Everyone should be quick to listen,

slow to speak and slow to become angry, 

because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent

and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.”

~James 1:19b-21 NIV~

“Be Careful Little Mouth What You Say”

 

I’m looking forward to seeing boys and girls for missions class tonight as well as ladies for Bible study Friday and Sunday!  How blessed I am!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“The LORD is my strength and my defense;

he has become my salvation.

He is my God,

and I will praise him,

my father’s God,

and I will exalt him.

~Exodus 15:2~

Susie Sharkey has re-injured her shoulder.  Pray for her as she has a repeat shoulder surgery tomorrow.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Rusty Williams is bette, but still sick.  Jimmy is better, thanks to his medications, but Elaina now has the flu too.  Expand your prayer list.

Carl Wayne Stevens is continuing to improve.  Keep praying for him.

David Lanier

October 03, 1934 – January 28, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4092033

Joey Capdeboscq, Jr.

April 04, 1963 – January 27, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4092040

 

Bible Reading for Today – Leviticus 5-7, Psalm 31, and Video on Atonement (Biblical Group – You may have to look to the left or right to fine the right one.)

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

“At daybreak, LORD, You hear my voice;

at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly.”

~Psalm 5:3 HCSB~

“Joy Comes in the Morning”

 

Tornado Relief – Think of all the items you would need to replace if your home was destroyed suddenly.  Think of all the items you would need to replace if your dorm room was destroyed suddenly.  If this touches your heart and you are able to make some purchases to help, please do so and then bring your items to the stairwell at the office entrance of FBC, Kentwood.  The items will be delivered to Petal Baptist Church so they can be distributed to those who need them the most.  Thank-you for helping.

 

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Anna Lee

Friday

Be completely humble and gentle;

be patient, bearing with one another in love.

~ Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)~

 

I was handed a prayer request for Oscar (11) who is in a child abuse situation.  I know you will want to pray for Oscan and others around him.

Continue to pray for Rusty Williams.  He’s made improvement, but is still in ICU.  Pray he soon recovers and no one else in the family catches the flu.

Billy Blount, formerly of Roseland, passed away.  Pray for the Blount family.

 

Bible Reading Plan – Leviticus 1-4, Psalm 30, and video on Leviticus (jointhebibleproject.com)

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 17

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Tornado Relief – Items are being collected for people in Petal, MS who were affected by the recent tornado.  Please bring your items to FBC, Kentwood and leave them under the stairwell by the office entrance.  Suggestions – sheets, towels, toiletries, and tools.  Thanks so much for caring and sharing.

 

“Look at the birds of the air.

They don’t plant or gather crops.

They don’t put away crops in storerooms.

But your Father who is in heaven feeds them.

Aren’t you worth much more than they are?”  

~Matthew 6:26~

“Aren’t two sparrows sold for a penny?

Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s consent.”

~Matthew 10:29, HCSB~

“His Eye is on the Sparrow”

 

Start your week off right. by doing something that makes a difference in someone’s life.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

Joshua said to them,

“Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Be strong and courageous.

This is what the LORD will do

to all the enemies you are going to fight.”

~Joshua 10:25~

 

Today, I’m asking prayer for a former teacher who is also the wife of a Baptist pastor who served in our area a number of years ago.  Dr. and Mrs. David Luce live in the McComb area now.  “Miss” Peggy has stage two breast cancer.  Her daughter, Debbie Clark” wrote: “….my sweet mamma has been diagnosed with stage 2 carcinoma in her breast. We found out a few weeks ago, and she will undergo another surgery on Monday. They believe they can ‘clean out a little more’ with this surgery, send off again with a biopsy from lymph nodes and give a preventative pill for her to take until we get results. She may have to undergo radiation, but her bone scan came back clear. This is actually better news than we thought at first. I’m so very thankful that this has been detected pretty early. Please pray for my mom and dad. God is so good, and He’s got this!!!”

 

John R. “Joe” Battalora

April 26, 1920 – January 27, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/public:obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4090087/lud/9371F70D2588AF05264CC4609B7DC8F5

Disaster (tornado) Relief:  Don’t forget to bring your items to church Sunday or early next week.  Deposit your items under the stairwell at the office entrance to the church.

 

Scripture Reading – Exodus 32-34 and videos (Exodus 19-40, The Law. & Heaven + Earth – All found at https://thebibleproject.com/.)

Waylon Bailey’s blog – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer’s blog – thomrainer.com

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Don’t forget the Mission’s March for the Lottie Moon Offering Sunday morning.

“When [the wise men] had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream.

‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt.

Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’

So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt,

where he stayed until the death of Herod”

~Matthew 2:13-15a NIV~

“Trust and Obey”

Be an encourager through words, gifts, time, etc.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13~

 

Bobby Forbes will be in Covington early this morning for multiple heart by-passes.  He is ready to get healthier today.  Pray for all involved in this surgery today.

Dickie Meeks, a former OFA coach, had a heart transplant early yesterday morning.  All seems to be going well.  Please pray for him and his support team as he goes through the recovery period.

 

 

Bible Reading for Today – Exodus 22-24 and Psalm 24

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“16 Ways to Pray for Missionaries” by IMB President David Platt – https://www.imb.org/2016/11/08/16-ways-to-pray-for-missionaries/

 

Today – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party – The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Tomorrow – Children in Action, Youth, and Adults meet at FBC at 6:00

Friday – Bible Study at 10:00 A.M. – John 16

 

“I cry aloud to the LORD,

and He answers me from His holy mountain.”

~Psalm 3:4 HCSB~

“Where No One Stands Alone”

 

May you be blessed today.  May you also be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee