Category: Devotional

Saturday

“Through the blood of his Son,

we are set free from our sins.

God forgives our failures

because of His overflowing kindness.” 

~Ephesians 1:7 GWT~

 

Baby Brent Roberts

Baby Brent is doing well and should be able to leave the hospital today.  That God for his watchcare over the family the last week and a half.  Continue to pray for then.

Easter Celebrations

People celebrate the Easter season in many ways.  Let’s pray each one includes Jesus.

Easter!

“Away with this Man!”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/Butler_away_man.aspx

“Thorns and Thistles”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/Anderson_ThornsThistles.aspx

“Impetuous Peter and Me”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/Casteen_impetuouspeter.aspx

Scripture and song to go with the devotionals

“Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many;

and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time

without sin unto salvation.”

~Hebrews 9:28~

“One Day”

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

Carry the Cross Walk

  • Begins at Smokehouse BBQ
  • 9:00 A.M. this morning
  • Walk or ride

Easter Sunrise Service

Inspiration Park

    • 7:00 A.M. tomorrow
    • Highway 38 west of Kentwood

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

Friday


I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection

and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings,

becoming like him in his death,

and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect,

but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 

~Philippians 3:10-12, NIV~ 

Mrs. Eva Smith

Please pray for my brother-in-law’s, Donnie’s, mother.  She lives in northwestern Alabama.

Macy Gueilner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53501b28ab28b96431754b05

Linda Blount Johnson of Arcola

Pray for Linda as she looks ahead to a stress test and then waits for results.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

Mrs. Annie Bell will soon be getting a “boot” to hold her broken ankle securely and to allow her to put some weight on that foot.

Jean Easley (Mrs. Joe Easley)

Jean is continuing to have issues at home as she recovers from surgery.  Pray she gets to feeling better soon.

Mrs. Betty Moore of Arcola

“Miss” Betty is hospitalized in Covington as doctors address several health problems.

Frank M. Edwards, Jr. 

(October 12, 1935 – April 17, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2485668&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press – Wonderful, informative articles (Easter, Ukrainian Christians, etc.)

BPNews.net

Third Thursday

We had six people who have not come before.  It was a blessed night.  Feel free to join us in the future.

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

I hope you are planning to attend.  Since the church office will be close for the next few days, please feel free to contact me to get your “name in the pot”.  I have big expectations of how God will use this night.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

The Mothering Arms of Forgiveness – WOW!

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/Markland-Easter-mothering-forgiveness.aspx


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… 
~1 Peter 1:3, NIV~
“No one can enter the kingdom of God
unless he is born of water and the Spirit.”
~John 3:5~

“Ye Must be Born Again”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/y/e/yemustbe.htm

Bible Study – This morning at FBC at 10:00 A.M.

Good Friday!

The first Good Friday was a difficult day for the early Christians.  They did not fully understand the plans God had for the third day.  How blessed we are that we now can understand all this.  The third day would not have been possible if the events of Good Friday had not occurred.

I hope you see the Easter season with understanding of the reason for our celebrations at this time of the year.  If not, find someone who can help you understand and rejoice in all that has happened for our benefit.

Anna Lee

Thursday


I want to know Christ

and the power of his resurrection

and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings,

becoming like him in his death,

and so, somehow,

to attain to the resurrection from the dead.

Not that I have already obtained all this,

or have already been made perfect,

but I press on

to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

Philippians 3:10-12 (NIV)

Delphine Fussell and Arizona Grice

Both Delphine and Arizona have been released from the hospital in Greenville, S.C.  The staff there was like the “hands of God” in caring for this out-of-state family.  They are traveling on to see Carley Grice.  Join the family in thanking God for this good report.

A “God-Wink” Shared by Frances Gay

Debbie Dennis of Ponchatoula was having some kidney issues in another state five years ago.  At that time, a lady went to Debbie’s husband, a pastor,  and told him God wanted her to give her kidney to Debbie.  Move forward five years.  Debbie now needs a kidney transplant.  The person who was planning to be the donor did not match well enough.  Debbie’s family contacted the lady who had volunteered her kidney five years ago.  She is a perfect match and will be donating her kidney to Debbie the first of next week!

Mrs. Dorothy Hughes (New Zion area)

“Miss” Dorothy fell and sustained some serious injuries.  I was told she is hospitalized in Covington.  Please be in prayer for her.

Mrs. Jean (Joe) Easley

Jean and Joe need our continued prayers.  He has been a wonderful caregiver.

Mrs. Rigby, Karen Miller’s Mom, and Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

Both of these had their first treatment yesterday.  Mrs. Rigby is in Alabama; “Lil Man” is in Arizona.  God was right beside both of them at the same time.

Annette Williams

Annette has been released from the hospital after ten days and is recovering at Line Creek with her sweet family.  I know the care is top-rated there.  Pray for continued improvement.

Gary Varnado

Gary is home from the hospital.  Gretchen says they don’t know what caused the problem, but are thankful to have him better and at home.

Macy Gueldner

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

Baptist Press

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Third Thursday Meeting – TONIGHT

We will be meeting tonight at cabin.  Mr. Harlon Toney will be providing the music.  Come join the fellowship and bring someone with you.  The time is 6:30.  If you need directions, contact me.

Friday’s Bible Study

The Bible study WILL meet tomorrow at FBC, Kentwood at 10:00.  The group decided last week to wait and eat next week after out meeting.

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Excitement is building for the opportunity for all ladies, including youth and girls, to meet together for a special event.  We will celebrate “Chocolate and Friends” one week from tonight in the fellowship hall of FBC,K beginning by snacking on chocolates, a some other foods, at 6:15.  You do not have to buy a ticket, but we do need a headcount.  Please call the church office, which will be closed tomorrow, at 229-8111.  One more reminder.  You do not have to be a member of FBC,K to attend.  Just get your name “in the pot”.

Devotional, Scripture, and Hymn

“Living the Joy of Easter”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/eckles-easter.aspx

Scripture

“I have told you these things,
so that in me you may have peace.
In this world you will have trouble.
But take heart!
I have overcome the world.” 
~John 16:33~

“Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/l/a/alasand.htm

Thanks for praying each day.  You are such a blessing to many people.  Please feel free to contact me when you wish me to post something for you.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Jesus said to her,

“I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.

~John 11:25-26  (NIV)~

Annette Williams

Annette did not get to go to her local “home” in Line Creek today.  Tomorrow, is another day.  Pray that when she is released she will be well and not have problems that will send her back to the hospital.  Thank God for the medical staff who have taken good care of her.

Ann Huff’s daughter, Julee

Julee was diagnosed with cancer today.  Pray for her as she begins treatment.

Macy Gueldner

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

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Johnnie and family are still in Arizona.  He will begin chemo and radiation (33 treatments) tomorrow.  Pray for him and his family in the coming days.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn has improved greatly in the last couple of weeks.  Thank God for her progress.

Coach Elton Shaw

After his tests were completed today, Coach got a good report.  Be thankful with him and his family.

Baby Brent Roberts

The baby has almost mastered swallowing.  He should be able to go home soon.  Thank God for his progress and for medical staff that kept him until he could drink enough milk.

Saturday, April 19

  • Walk to show your faith.
  • Smokehouse BBQ to and through town
  • Van available for those who cannot walk
  • Take a turn carrying a cross
  • Join with members of other churches.

Easter Sunrise Service

  • Inspiration Park, Highway 38, west of Kentwood
  • 7:00 A.M.
  • “For God and Country”
  • Coffee and donuts available
  • Adequate parking
  • Tour the park after the service
  • Come and be united with people from many churches

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and Hymn

“Victory at the Cross”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/Delay-easter-victory.aspx

“There is one God and one mediator

between God and men,

the man Christ Jesus,

who gave Himself as a ransom for all men.”

~ Timothy 2:5-6~

“Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed?”/ “At the Cross”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/l/a/alasand.htm

Easter is not about the Easter Bunny, but Jesus.  Get the priorities in the right order! Anna Lee

Tuesday

They came to a place called Golgotha

(which means The Place of the Skull).  

There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall;

but after tasting it, he refused to drink it.  

When they had crucified him,

they divided up his clothes by casting lots.  

And sitting down, they kept watch over him there.  

Above his head they placed the written charge against him:

this is jesus, the king of the jews.  

~Matthew 27:33-37~

 

Wendell Rhodus  

I’m going to start with some wonderful news concerning Wendell Rhodus.  If you have known him since he was a young boy, you will understand how God has worked in a life that has been given to Him.  Wendell has been voted the Outstanding Student in the Associate Degree Program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary by the faculty there.  He will graduate in May.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie has improved!  Her lungs are getting better.  She is stronger.  Keep praying for her.

April Prine Ragan

April is on her way to MD Anderson for a routine appointment.  She has come a long way since this “journey” began.  Join with her family in thanking God for the progress that she has experienced in her life.

Annette Williams

Annette is better!  Annette is going to be release from the hospital in McComb today.  Thank you for praying for Annette for the past week.

Cindy Ann Levatino Martin
(June 30, 1953 – April 12, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2479072&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press

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Devotional, Scripture, and Hymn

“Why did Jesus have to Die”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/lundell-easter.aspx

  “God demonstrates his own love for us in this:
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 
~Romans 5:8~
“I will praise the Lord all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.”
~Psalm 146:2~
“Praise Him, Praise Him!”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/h/phimphim.htm

I hope you will carry this song in your heart and head today.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb,

but when they went in

they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.”

~Luke 24:2-3~

Firma Kay Schneeweiss

Firma Kay and Don ask for your prayers as she has some medical tests.  Pray for good results and for peace of mind during the waiting process.

Steve Sanders

Steve and Elisabeth ask for your prayers as he see doctors concerning a problem.  Pray for a peace of mind for both of them during this process.

 New Sign at Tangipahoa Baptist Church

Yesterday, from a distance as we approached the TBC, I noticed a new sign by the church.  It is similar to the one at KHS.  I smiled when I read the welcome message there and hope the church will be able to use it to encourage, comfort, inform, and invite others to join their fellowship.

Vacation Bible Schools

There is excitement in the air as area churches prepare for their summer VBSs.  I will post a list of the dates later.  If you want to give me the dates for VBS at your church, please send me a message.

Young at Heart

Senior adults from the area are invited to NZBC Tuesday at 10:30.  James Rimes will provide the program which will be followed by a potluck meal.

Third Thursday

We will have our monthly meeting at the cabin Thursday at 6:30.  Come enjoy and be blessed by some good Christian fellowship, a potluck meal, and a short program.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

The “young” ladies who have April birthdays at FBC, Kentwood will be honored Tuesday, April 22nd at 11:00 at The Cafe on highway 51 in Kentwood.

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Plan to attend this special night at FBC, Kentwood on April 24th.  Chocolate goodies and a few other treats will be served at 6:15 with the program to follow at 6:30.  There is no ticket to purchase, but a call to the church office at 229-8111 would be greatly appreciated so we can have a headcount for preparations.  You are welcome to bring other ladies and girls with you, just be sure they are counted.  We would like the count by the 20th.  Thanks for helping in this way.

Daily Devotional, Scriptures, and Hymn 

“Easter: Is it all about Me?”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/markins_easter.aspx

“But God demonstrates His love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?”

Romans 8:35

“The Love of God”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/loveofgo.htm

Make today count for God!

Anna Lee

Sunday

He was despised and rejected by men;

a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief;

and as one from whom men hide their faces

he was despised,

and we esteemed him not.

~Is. 53:3~

 

Happy Palm Sunday!  If you don’t know the meaning of the day, please ask me or someone else.

Annette Williams

Annette is making progress since surgery, but still is not able to eat.  Let’s pray that when the time comes, she will be able to eat and enjoy her food.  Thank-you for your prayers for her.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie learned yesterday that due to a partial lung collapse and pneumonia, she is breathing with only 40% of her lungs.  She has some lung damage from her early years.  Pray her pneumonia gets better.

Devotional, Scriptures, and Hymn

“The Real Meaning of Easter”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/patch_easter.aspx

And Jesus Christ our Lord

was shown to be the Son of God

when God powerfully raised him from the dead

by means of the Holy Spirit.

Through Christ,

God has given us the privilege and authority

to tell Gentiles everywhere

what God has done for them,

so that they will believe and obey him,

bringing glory to his name.

Romans 1:4-5 (NLT)

“Christ is all, and is in all.”

Colossians 3:11

“Jesus is All the World to Me”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/a/jallworl.htm

Palm Sunday, what a great day to be in the Lord’s House!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Do not be conformed to this age,

but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,

so that you may discern what is the good,

pleasing,

and perfect will of God.”

~Romans 12:2, HCSB~

 

Today, let’s focus our prayers some of our senior adults.  They have raised families, worked, supported their church and church family, but now at home most of the time.  Many of them are awesome prayer warriors.  Let’s say special prayers for them and remember to check on them periodically.  Some, but surely not all of them are:

  • Mrs. Shirley Frazier
  • Mrs. Evelyn Bridges
  • M/M Philip Harrell
  • M/M Edward McGehee
  • M/M Joe Williams
  • Mrs. Della McDaniel
  • Mrs. Hellen Morris
  • Mrs. Maxine Turner and Frances Strickland
  • Mrs. Susie Wales
  • Mrs. Katherine Kuss
  • Mrs. Catherine Yarborough
  • Mr. John Alan Blackwell
  • Mrs. Allie Dillon
  • Mrs. Nadine Bridges
  • Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch
  • Mrs. Betty Moore
  • Mrs. Grace Chadwick
  • Mrs. Gayle Owens
  • and many others

The list is not complete, but “off my head” this morning.  I’m sure there are many others who will come to your mind.  Pray for them today.

Devotional, Scripture, and Hymn

“Be Fully Satisfied”

http://www.joycemeyer.org/Articles/Devotional.aspx

“He satisfies the thirsty,

and fills the hungry with good things.”

~Psalm 107:9~

Ponder this question.  “Is My Master Satisfied with Me?”

http://www.hymnary.org/text/i_am_satisfied_with_jesus_he_has_done_so

Baptist Press

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I thank God for another beautiful day.  As you enjoy the day, remember to thank God for it.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Come to Me,

all of you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.”

~Matthew 11:28~

 

Annette Williams

Annette had to undergo surgery yesterday, but should be on the road to recovery now. God was good to let this happen when she was here so her family could take care of her.  Keep praying for a complete recovery.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie is still having problems with her oxygen levels.  Keep the prayers coming.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5346f0bcca16b47728d29f59

Keep praying for this family.

Johnnie “LilMan” Santangello

He has been released from the hospital and is enjoying all the pampering.  Please keep this family in your prayers.

Baptist Press

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Devotional, Scripture, and Hymn

“Practice, Practice, Practice”

http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2014-04-11

“As thy days, so shall thy strength be.” Deuteronomy 33:25

“Day by Day”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daybyday.htm

What does God have planned for you today?

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Declare His glory among the nations,

His wonderful works among all peoples.”

~1 Chronicles16:24~

Baby Shaw Marie Dragro

Joey and Megan Sharkey Dagro have their first child, a daughter, who was born yesterday.  Pray for this growing family.

Baby Blake Roberts

Blake arrived three weeks early.  He is having some problems eating and breathing and is in NICU until he gets a little stronger.

Annette Williams

Annette is still hospitalized.  Her grape popsicle did not agree with her yesterday, so she is off all food, even ice, for a little longer.  She also has a kidney stone.  Pray for her as she works to get better.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Yesterday’s surgery helped already.  Johnnie has a big appetite.  His mother, Cheryl, has cooked his requested food regularly.  Keep praying for this family.

Devotional, Scripture, and Hymn for Today

“Left Side of the Road”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

“A furious squall came up,

and the waves broke over the boat,

so that it was nearly swamped.

Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion.

The disciples woke Him and said to Him,

‘Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?’

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Peace! Be still!’

Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.”

~Mark 4:37-39~

“Master, the Tempest is Raging”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/a/mastertt.htm

Baptist Press

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Annie Armstron Easter Offering

The Easter season is a special time for Christians.  It is also a perfect time to give money to fund money for missions/missionaries in North America.

Let’s be sure the Easter season is celebrated for the real reason, Jesus!  Help others to hear the message from the cross. Anna Lee