Category: Devotional

Tuesday

“With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.”

~Matthew 19:26, HCS~

Jadon’s Journey (Written by his mom)
Ortho doesn’t think it’s a fracture. She thinks that the tendon is tight and because Jadon is so active it is rubbing against the bone by his heel which is the area that hurts him to touch. The rubbing is causing inflammation which is causing him to not be able to walk. They put him in a cast for 2 reasons. 1 to let his foot rest so it can heal. 2 to help stretch the tendon. They casted his foot at a 90 degree angle to stretch it really well. He will wear the cast for 2 weeks and then we will go back to see what needs to be done next. He is so happy he can walk on it. I just pray it doesn’t set him back too much. He was doing so well!! The ortho seems to think we will have to do adjustments every time he has a growth spurt.

 

Thomas JV “Junebug” Newcomb, Jr.

Born: November 20, 1954
Died: March 21, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3014594&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

  • They will add to this during the day, so please check back.
  • You are missing out on a blessing if you do not take the time to read some articles each day.

Annie Armstron Easter Offering

Read the Bible in 2015 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Simply Trusting” – http://odb.org/
  • Whenever I am afraid,                                                                                                                                 I will trust in You.                                                                                                                                                       ~Psalm 56:3~                                                                                                                                           “Trust in God;                                                                                                                                              trust also in Me.”                                                                                                                                                           ~John 14:1~
  • “Trusting Jesus”

“Young Ladies’ Birthday Party”

  • This morning at 11:00
  • The Cafe
  • Honoring
    • Wanda Smith
    • Alice Mary Honeycutt
    • Betty Catherine Hatcher
    • Ruby Dillon
    • Mickey Cade
    • Hettie Jean Kliesch
  • All ladies are invited to attend.

I’m looking forward to another wonderful spring day.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek:

that I may dwell in the house of the LORD

all the days of my life,

to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD

and to seek him in his temple.

~Psalm 27:4~

Thank-you for praying for Harold Stokes.  He is home and recovering well.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his mother)

Koltyn has had a very eventful weekend. Although all good things must come to an end and sadly ours is ending with a trip to the ER. We have been noticing what seems like “Absence Seizures aka Petit Mal Seizures” sudden blank stares for short periods of time like he has just been startled. They are getting more frequent and the Dr. told us to bring him straight to the ER for further testing. Praying everything is ok with our ‪#‎littlemiracle‬. Thanks to everyone this weekend for your support for ‪#‎KoltynBradley‬ it means the world to our family the love & support our amazing community has shown us.

Rod Venable will be having surgery this week.  Keep him and Bridgette in your prayers.

Please continue to pray for Joe Easley and his family.

Another family that is in need of our prayers if that of Bobby Lawson.  He is at home.

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Son Reflector”– http://odb.org/
  • This man came for a witness,                                                                                                                 to bear witness of the Light.                                                                                                                                                       ~John 1:7~
  • “The Light of the World is Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/w/lworldij.htm

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

This offering provides 50% of the funds for missions in North America with 100% of the money collected going straight to missions.  Support missionary work here at home.

Have a great week!  Be sure to take Jesus with you wherever you go!

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

Keep my decrees and follow them.

I am the LORD,

who makes you holy.

 Jadon’s Journey

Update on Jadon’s foot. The orthopedic called yesterday and said that after reviewing his xrays that it looks like a fracture. It is not his tendon like we originally thought. We will go back to Childrens Monday to get a cast. He is not happy about it. He wants it to come off now because he says it feels better. He is such a tough little boy. He kept telling me there was a crack inside his foot. Well he was right. His brace that he wears was giving him enough support to walk and that’s why he was having so much trouble when we took it off. It also explains why it was getting worse daily. It had to be hurting him and he never complained of pain. My tough little guy! (Written by his mom)

Darby H. Carroll

Born: September 28, 1925
Died: March 18, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3013048&fh_id=10545

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

Focus on Disaster Relief – http://www.namb.net/videos-disaster-relief/

Read the Bible in 2015

 Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Opportunities Today

  • Buddy Liles Biography – http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=B.Buddy_Liles
  • Sunday Morning March 22nd, Buddy Liles will be leading a Worship Service In Southern Gospel Music at Roseland Baptist Church 12501 Time Avenue Roseland, La. Morning Worship Service begins at 11:00 A.M. For more information contact Sim Bankston- 985-748-6808. Love offering will be collect and potluck lunch will follow. (Sim Bankston)
  • P.M. at East Fork Baptist Church at 6:30

Women’s Ministry 

  • Planning meeting for Ladies’ Night at 3 P.M. in Anna Lee’s Sunday School room
  • March Birthday Party for “Young” Ladies of FBC, Kentwood
    • Tuesday at 11:00 A..M.
    • The Cafe in Kentwood
  • Friday morning Bible Study

Thom Rainer articles you may want to read – http://thomrainer.com/

Put God first on His day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“The Lord is my light and my salvation—

whom should I fear?”

~Psalm 27:1a, HCSB~

 

Pray for my friend, Barbara B. Gaines, as she battles a very rare form of lung cancer.  She has a good attitude and looks good.  Please pray for her family too!

Macy Gueldner

They’ve identified the bacteria as E Coli. It started in her gut and traveled to the bloodstream. Pretty serious stuff, but it responds well to almost any antibiotic, so that’s why the meds started working right away. If her cultures from today are clear tomorrow, we’ll go home on IV antibiotics for 10 days.

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

Read the Bible in 2015 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Justice and Mercy Combined” – odb.org/
  • The Lord is good,                                                                                                                                           a stronghold in the day of trouble.                                                                                                                                                   ~Nahum 1:7~
  • “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/w/a/f/wafwhij.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Have a great Saturday!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Leave the children alone,

and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me,

because the kingdom of heaven

is made up of people like this.”

~Matthew 19:14, HCSB~

 

Christy Hayne’s dad has had more heart problems which were hopefully corrected with surgery.  He is better and able to be back at home as of yesterday.  Christy is thankful God has more plans for her dad here on earth.  He lives in Florida.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo has had some new issues and is beginning a new treatment, IV chemo, for brain inflammation and swelling and to restore vision, strength, and tolerance.

Macy Gueldner (Written by her mother)

I’ll be on my way to Baton Rouge after Cate’s soccer practice. I’m switching places with Jeremy tonight, and I’m very happy about it!

Macy is doing fine. All I know about the bacteria is that it’s a bacteria that is usually found in the intestines. I don’t think they’ve identified a specific antibiotic to use, so she’s still on a broad spectrum. They’re in no hurry to release her, so we’ll be a few more days, at least.

Thank you for all of the thoughts and prayers. We appreciate everyone’s concern, and it helps to know that we’re surrounded by so much love

Third Annual “He is Risen” March

The 3rd Annual He is Risen Walk will take place on April 4, 2015 starting at 9:00 am at Smoke House BBQ Hwy 38 east of Kentwood and will end at Greater Temple Church on Hwy 38 in Kentwood. T shirts are available for purchase. I am taking orders for Spring Creek Baptist Church. If any other churches would like to purchase shirts you can contact Margie Womack at 985-229-2623. There will be transportation to Smoke House BBQ available for anyone who wants to park at Greater Temple Church in Kentwood. If you need transportation, please arrive at Greater Temple no later than 8:45 am. We encourage all to participate to show our community that we worship s Living Savior!! If you are unable to walk, but would like to participate, please give us advance notice and we will do our best to provide transportation. If you have any questions, please contact myself, Lou Miller Guerra‎, or Michael Bracy!! Hope to see you there!!!

Two special monthly events I attended this week:

  • Young at Heart at New Zion was especially meaningful to us as two ladies who are missionary moms attended with one of them speaking.  We formed a special bond in that short time together.
  • We were also blessed by the gathering at the cabin last night.  The group of people and each word spoken/sung seemed to be “just what we needed”.  Two special observations: Our group last night included seven retired teachers.  We heard “Happy Birthday” on the harmonica, a first for most of us!

Next week – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11:00 A.M
  • The Cafe in Kentwood
  • Honors ladies of FBC who have March birthdays

The Hope Center is doing well.

  •  Thank-you for your donations of money and items.
  • If you wish to set up a time to volunteer, please let me know.

Operation Christmas Child 

  • Check the bulletin board and table across from the kitchen in the fellowship hall of FBC if you wish to give items for the shoeboxes.  All items will be stored until the fall when we will pack the shoeboxes.
  • Individuals, classes, and groups are encouraged to get involved early this year.

Women of the Bible

  • Friday mornings at 10 A.M
  • This morning, we are studying Anna.

Ladies’ Night Planning Meeting

  • Sunday at 3 P.M.
  • Planning April meeting
  • If you are interested in helping, please come.

Read the Bible in 2015

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, Quote, and a Song

  • “A Gift of Hope” – http://odb.org/
  • He shall begin to deliver Israel                                                                                                                 out of the hand of the Philistines.                                                                                                                                                  ~Judges 13:5~                                                                                                   Praise the Lord, O my soul.                                                                                                                                                 ~ Psalm 146:1~
  • “Jesus is the hope that calms life’s storms.”                                                                                                                                  ~Our Daily Bread~
  •  “It is Well with My Soul” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/i/t/i/itiswell.htm?em_x=22  

      *****If you do not know the circumstances under which this great hymn was written,                         be sure to read the explanation on this site.

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions 

http://www.namb.net/nambblog1.aspx?id=12884955218&blogid=8589939695

Be a blessing to others today.  

Anna Lee

Wednesday

I have no greater joy than to hear

that my children are walking in the truth.

~3 John 1:4~

 

Pray today for Sherry Day as she prepares to learn more about a brain tumor tomorrow.

Pray for Joe Easley.  He will have shoulder surgery now.  Pray for the family who has dealt with so many issues over the past few years.
Please pray for the many grieving families in our area.  We’ve had so many deaths since the first of the year.
Oma Bridges Zachary
Ryan Lee Cutrer

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015

 Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Dangerous Shortcuts” – http://odb.org/

  • [Jesus said,] “Man shall not live by bread alone,                                                                         but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”                                                                                                                                               ~Matthew 4:4~
  • “My Hope is Built” – http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh368.sht

Annie Armstrong Mission Offering for North America

  • Washington D. C. new church plants – http://www.namb.net/dc/map/
  • Help support new churches in this area!  They are needed to spread God’s Word in our own country.

Coming Soon:

  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – Tomorrow at 6:30 at our house
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – “Anna”
  • Planning Meeting for Ladies Night – Sunday afternoon
  • “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at the Cafe on Tuesday, March 24th @ 11 A.M. 
  • Frozen Food for Families – April 5th
  • Ladies Night at 6:15 on April 23rd

Thank-you for reading and praying each day.  Your prayers help many people.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

 Blessed is the man

who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked

or stand in the way of sinners

or sit in the seat of mockers.

~Psalm 1:1~

 

Pray for our neighbor, Sherry Day, as she sees a doctor Thursday to make plans for future treatment/surgery.  Pray for Sherry and her family as they face what God has ahead for them with faith and courage.

Pray for the Harold Stokes family of Amite as Harold has open heart surgery today.  Pray for comfort and patience during the surgery/recovery time.
Eric John Rowdon

Born: September 27, 1979
Died: March 13, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3008762&fh_id=10545

Jane Wood Hallmark

Born: November 13, 1951
Died: March 15, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3008889&fh_id=10545

Young at Heart will meet at New Zion at 10:30 this morning.  There will be speakers to talk about mission work in Africa and then a potluck lunch.
Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I’ve loved this hymn and related to its message for years, but never known of its origin.  This explains the words I have loved and needed so much at times.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

Thom M. Rainer’s

  • Homepage – http://thomrainer.com/
  • This site always contains thought-provoking articles!  You might want to begin checking it on a regular basis.

Friday Morning Bible Study – “Women of the Bible – Anna”

Live each day like it might be your last day.  That is true for all of us, no matter our age or current health situation.

“The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.”

Anna Lee

Monday (posted early)

“O God, save me by your name,

and vindicate me by your might.

O God, hear my prayer;

give ear to the words of my mouth.”

~Psalm 54:1-2, ESV~

 

Please pray for the Strickland family and their many friends.

This week has the Third Thursday of the month, so we will be gathering at the cabin at 6:30.  Remind someone else that this is the week.

Ladies, don’t forget the mission study at 10 this morning at Montpelier. You’ll get to learn more about how the Annie Armstrong offering is used in Canada and the United States.

Don’t forget about the Annual Assoc. Meeting tomorrow evening at First Baptist Church of Amite tomorrow night at 6:30. Come enjoy the choir and orchestra from William Carey and preaching by the LBC President, Steve Horn.

The Friday Bible Study will meet at 10 A.M. Friday.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Secondhand Faith” –  http://odb.org/2010/05/19/secondhand-faith/
  • Another generation arose after them                                                                   who did not know the Lord                                                                                           nor the work which He had done for Israel.                                                                                                                         ~Judges 2:10~
  • “Faith is the Victory” –  http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Faith_Is_the_Victory/

This is a new week.  Be sure to give God His share of your time and efforts this week.

Anna Lee 

Sunday Addition

For God, who said,

“Let light shine out of darkness,”

made his light shine in our hearts

to give us the light of the knowledge

of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

~2 Corinthians 4:6~

 

Henry J. Hoffstadt, Jr.

Born: June 26, 1932
Died: March 13, 2015

Henry John Hoffstadt, Jr. (82) died on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond, LA. He was born in New Orleans, LA. Henry served in the US Navy during the Korean War, worked as District Manager of South Central Bell in Baton Rouge, and founded Hoffstadt Farms in 1977. Henry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Florence Moate Hoffstadt; two sons, Henry J. Hoffstadt, III and Harrell M. Hoffstadt and daughter, Holly Hoffstadt Strong; seven grandchildren, Brittany Hoffstadt, Hank Hoffstadt, Jonathan Hoffstadt, Nicholas Hoffstadt, Charlie Strong, Shelly Hoffstadt and Alaina Strong and sister, Lynda Hoffstadt Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry John Hoffstadt, Sr. and Alma Harrell Hoffstadt and four sisters, Alma Hoffstadt Neal, Blanche Hoffstadt Montz, Camille Hoffstadt Casey and Earllea Hoffstadt Perez. Rosary begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite, La. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the church hall and funeral Mass to follow. Interment will be at Hoffstadt Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation, 1109 S. Chestnut Street, Hammond, LA 70403. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “God is Listening” – http://odb.org/
  • My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;                                                   in the morning I will direct it to You,                                                                        and I will look up.                                                                                                                                                                                            ~Psalm 5:3~
  • “Sweet Hour of Prayer” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/h/shop.htm

 

Ladies, you are all invited to Montpelier Baptist Church at 10:00 in the morning to learn more about the Annie Armstrong Missions Offering.   Following the meeting, there will be a pot luck lunch.

 

 

Saturday


” ‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you;  

the LORD make his face shine upon you

and be gracious to you; 

the LORD turn his face toward you

and give you peace.” ‘

~Numbers 6:24-26~

 

Anne Newton Ellzey of Roseland moved to her heavenly home to join her husband, Jerry, and other family and friends.  Pray for her children, grandchildren, friends, and many former students in the Amite area.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Mark 1-2 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+1-2&version=NIV

  • If you are following this, you have now read five books of the Bible and parts of six others.  Aren’t you thankful you have done this?
  •  If you haven’t started reading, the year is not lost, begin today.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – http://www.sbhla.org/bio_anniearmstrong.htm

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Go-Between” – http://odb.org
  • The people stood afar off,                                                                                                                             but Moses drew near . . .                                                                                                                         where God was.                                                                                                                                       ~Exodus 20:21~
  • “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” 

This is your day to make some preparations for the Lord’s Day.  Doing some today will make tomorrow a better day.

I trust you have had a great week, despite the weather, the job, some of the problems  in your life, etc.  It is the week God gave you.  He had a purpose.  Did you handle it the way He wanted you to?

Anna Lee