Category: Devotional

Wednesday

“But from there, you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him

when you seek Him with all your heart and all your soul.”

~Deuteronomy 4:29~

 

Linda B. Johnson

Linda spent a day at North Oaks with heart irregularity.  She’s home now and waiting for a stress test on the 24th.  Please be in prayer for her and her family.

Annette Williams

Annette is still hospitalized in McComb.  Hopefully, this will be the day her blockage clears and she will be able to go home.  If not, surgery is a real possibility.

“Lil Man” Santangello

Johnnie will have surgery again this morning.  Pray for peace, comfort, and a good outcome from the surgery.  He is in Arizona.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie has been moved to North Oaks.  The family requests your prayers today.

Baby Brent Roberts

Brody and Brandee welcomed the arrival of Brent Roberts about 9:30 last night.  Both mother and baby are  fine.  Thank God for this new little one.

Karen Miller’s Mother

Mrs. Rigby will begin cancer treatment today.  Pray she endures the process well.  Also, pray the results will be effective.  Thanks for your prayers.

Devotional, Scripture, and hymn

“Loved to Love”

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

“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.”  

~1 John 4:16~

“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/d/ldalexcl.htm

Baptist Press

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/145430e341fe3946

Extra Devotional

http://thelamppostmag.com/blog/how-god-destroyed-religion/

Brendan Sceroler’s parents grew up in the Amite area.  His dad pastors in Texas.  I hope to hear him preach one day.

Senior Adult Lunch Road Trip

Today

Charlie’s at Springfield

Meet at FBC,K at 10:30

Share that love that exceeds all other loves!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“The harvest is abundant,

but the workers are few.

Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest

to send out workers into His harvest.”

~Matthew 9:37-38~

Susie St. Alexander has been moved from the nursing home to the hospital in Greensburg.  She is fighting pneumonia.  Please be praying for her.

 

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello is having new experiences every day in his current environment.  Pray for him as he is fitted with glasses to help his vision.

 

Mrs. Martha Lindsay’s Obituary

http://www.hixsonbrothers.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1282268

Some others from Amite may also be amazed to learn those four young men we knew are now grandpaws!

Devotional, Scripture, and hymn

“Going Beyond Ourselves”

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

“How shall a young man cleanse his way?  by taking heed thereto according to Thy Word.”                                                                                                                                         ~Psalm 119:9~

“The B-I-B-L-E”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/i/B-I-B-L-E.htm

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

A new day awaits you.  Make it a good one! Anna Lee

Monday

“We give thanks to You, God;

we give thanks to You,

for Your name is near.

People tell about Your wonderful works.”

~Psalm 75:1~

 

Please pray for Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell and her family.  

Pray for Karen Miller’s family as her mother begins her first cancer treatment Wednesday.  Pray she has regained enough strength from her recent surgery to do well with the treatment.  Pray for Karen who is spending this time with her mother.

Margie Williams had to take her daughter, Annette, to the hospital in McComb.  She was admitted, but her problem is not fully diagnosed at this time.  I know they will appreciate your prayers.

Please continue to pray for Mr. Al Trecost and Mr. Lynwood Browning, both of whom are hospitalized at North Oaks.

Also, add Jean (Mrs. Joe) Easley to your prayer list.  She’s having surgery today.

From Bro. Joey

Please be in prayer for Joe and Barbara Baugh’s family.  Barbara’s father passed away.  Funeral to beTuesday at 11:00 am at Crain’s Funeral Home in Franklinton. Visitation begins at 9:00 am.

Today’s devotional, Scriptures, and hymn

“Strawberry Mess” – http://odb.org/?tz=-07

Philippians 4 – http://www.biblestudytools.com/philippians/4.html

“We’ll Understand it Better By and By”

John 13:7 -“Later you will understand.”

FBC, Kentwood – Special Activities this week

Today – Nursing Home Visitation at 10:00 A.M.

Wednesday – Senior Adults eat at Charlie’s in Springfield (leave church at 10:30 A.M.)

Thursday – AARP Driver’s Safety Class – 8:30 – 12:30

Friday – Bonanza Bible Study at 10:00 A.M.

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

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Again, I assure you:

If two of you on earth agree about any matter

that you pray for,

it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.”

~Matthew 18:19~

 

Rain doesn’t keep people from going to work.  Will it keep people from going to church today?

Our Daily Bread – “Choose Life”

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

It’s raining hard again, so I will stop because this satellite doesn’t do well with rain.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Be kind and compassionate to one another,

forgiving each other,

just as in Christ God forgave you.”

~Ephesians 4:32 NIV~

(This is the first verse I remember memorizing.)

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/533effd3ca16b484239a80ed

Susie St. Alexander

Susie continues to improve.  She has been moved to the Greensburg nursing home.  Pray for her to continue to improve.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Not Counting”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Give of Your Best to the Master”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/i/giveofyb.htm

Have a great day of preparation for the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday

I’m going to post this tonight in case the weather is bad in the morning.  If it isn’t, I’ll add to this post in the morning.

     “Come to me,

all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.  

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,

for I am gentle and humble in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

~Matthew 11:28-30~

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

The pathology report was good today.  The cancer is a type that responds to treatment better than the one in the original diagnosis.  Also, it is listed as stage three, now, not stage four.  Continue to pray for the whole family.

Sheila Sharkey (Mrs. Rex Sharkey)

Sheila had surgery today at M.D. Anderson.  She and Rex are very pleased with their treatment there and the reports they have received.   Rex is Larissa’s cousin.

Our Daily Bread

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

David’s Hymn of the Day – “Shall We Gather at the River”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/w/swgatriv.htm

Baptist Press – Such good articles today!

BPNews.net

“Bonanza” Bible Study

10 A.M. Friday morning at FBC, K

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Ladies, Youth, and Girls!

Friends, Neighbors, Members, Non-members

April 24th at 6:30

Let’s pray for people around the world who need Jesus. Anna Lee

Thursday

“What man among you,

if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

If you then, who are evil,

know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will your Father in heaven

give good things to those who ask Him!”

~Matthew 7:9-11~

 

Donnie and Delores Travis

Donnie is recovering from heart surgery.  Delores fell from a ladder and broke a leg.  She is in North Oaks for surgery and a pin(s).  Please pray for this couple.

Yvonne Birch

Yvonne’s foot is better, so the boot was removed from her foot.  Pray she can stay healthy.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

“Lil Man” is recovering nicely from his brain surgery – talking, laughing, eating, etc.  His latest MRI shows no tumor in his brain, but he will need additional treatment (radiation and chemo) because of the likelihood the tumor will return.  Pray for the family’s strength and endurance for the “long haul”.  The family is thankful to God and to all the people who have provided encouragement.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges

“Miss” Evelyn is home.  Pray for her safety from falls as she moves around.  Be an encourager to her.

Mrs. Myra Rigby

Karen Miller’s mom continues to need out prayers, as does Karen and the rest of the family.

Baptist Press – Very timely stories that are up-to-date in relevance.

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “What’s in a Name?”

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

Hymn of the Day – “The Name of Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/a/nameofje.htm

It’s been many years since I heard/sang this song, but the sweet melody and lyrics

carry a powerful message, all the same.

Bible Study

Friday at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC,K

“Bonanza” and the Bible make for an inspiring study.

Team Kid

This program will complete it’s first “year” on April 13th at FBC,K.

A new program will be started for the summer months.  Stay tuned.

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Excitement is “in the air” for our first gathering.  Ladies (including youth and children) of all ages are encouraged to participate.  Invite your family, friends, and neighbors.  April 24th is the date.  Sign the list at church or call the church to reserve your spot (and your chocolate)!

Have a great day!  Make it a better day for someone!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

My administrative site was down this morning.  Jason has it going again.  If you read this, be thankful for Jason and his skills.

 

“I have set you an example

that you should do as I have done for you.”

~ John 13:14-15~

 

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Better Catherine will be home Friday.  Begin to pray for her as she makes this big adjustment.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

Surgery went well yesterday.  He was sitting up and eating soup last night.  The family thanks you for your prayers.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

“Miss” Annie Bell is progressing.  Pray for her, Mr. Phillip, and other family members who help them in many ways.

“Eight Confessions of Church Spies”

http://thomrainer.com/2013/08/13/eight-confessions-of-church-spies/

We need periodic reminders of how we should present our faith through our church and the way we welcome visitors.

“Our Daily Bread” – “You’ve Got a Friend”

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

Hymn of the Day – “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/f/wafwhij.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

What an opportunity God has for us today!  Are we up to it?

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“For the eyes of the LORD

run to and fro throughout the whole earth,

to show Himself strong

on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”

~2 Chronicles 16:9a~

 

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santanegello

Surgery for his brain tumor will be at 9:30 our time this morning.  Please be in prayer for Johnnie, the surgery team, his family, and his friends.

Christopher Brian Easley
(June 7, 1964 – March 28, 2014)

Christopher Brian Easley, 49 years old, born in Clinton, LA and a resident of St. Helena Parish all of his life died on Friday, March 28, 2014. Christopher was a faithful and loving husband and step-father. He was a faithful member of Cornerstone Church of Amite fulfilling many duties as an elder and in his ministry of helps. He worked at Plaquemine Point Ship Yard for over 20 years. Loving the job that was set before him, he was known to always have a smile that would make you smile in return. The family would like to thank everyone for the prayers for strength during this time. For Christopher has found his, walking with the Lord Jesus and the smiles continue! He is survived by his wife of 22 years and 10 months, Geralyn R. Easley, Greensburg; brother, David Easley, Jr. and wife, Vera “Minnie” Easley, Greensburg; sister, Patricia Bergeron and husband, Ricky Bergeron, Elmer, LA; numerous step-children in Iowa, Nebraska, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews in Kentwood, Greensburg, Elmer and Mississippi and Texas. Preceded in death by his parents, David Taylor “D.T.” Easley and Ola Mae Smith Easley. Visitation at Cornerstone Church, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Mervin Strother. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Free Tomatoes”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Our Best”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/ourbest.htm

Do something for someone else today!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly,

kindhearted, and humble in spirit;

not returning evil for evil or insult for insult,

but giving a blessing instead;

for you were called for the very purpose

that you might inherit a blessing.”

~1 Peter 3:8b-9, NASB~

 

Mrs. Yvonne Birch

Pray for “Miss” Yvonne.  Tomorrow is the day she sees her doctor and will possibly get the “boot” removed.

Our Daily Bread – “Bottled Water”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Showers of Blessing”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/b/sblessin.htm

Today, we are not going to get any rain, but those”Showers of Blessing” will abound.  Even though you may need to spend most of the day inside, try to find some time to enjoy some time with God outside thanking him for the changes in weather he gives us.

Anna Lee