Monday

“My aim is to evangelize where Christ has not been named,

so that I will not build on someone else’s foundation,

but, as it is written:

‘Those who were not told about Him will see,

and those who have not heard will understand.’”

~Romans 15: 20-21~

 

Tommy Lawson

Pray for Tommy as he has heart surgery today at St. Tammany.  Pray for Becky and others waiting during the procedure.  Also, pray for a full and easy recovery (if that is ever possible with heart surgery).

Inez Bridges Travis Tate
(January 14, 1929 – March 8, 2014)

A resident of Montpelier, she died at 3:05 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 85 years. She was born January 14, 1929 in St. Helena Parish in a log cabin and was the 11th of 14 children. She was a graduate of Greensburg High School and Southeastern Louisiana University and worked for the Office of Family Support for 25 years. She was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church where she served as a G.A. Leader, Sunday School Teacher and Church Clerk. She was a very active member and former officer for over thirty years for the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a founding member of the St. Helena Historical Society and was the “Unofficial” St. Helena Historian. She was the author of several books about St. Helena Parish and the Town of Montpelier including St. Helena Vets Remembered World War II and St. Helena Parish War Veterans. She is survived by 3 sons, Dennis Travis and wife, Linda, Cary Travis and wife, Gayle, and Brian Travis and wife, Molly; 5 grandchildren, Randy Travis, DeLynn Spinks, Brett Travis, Brandon Travis and Chanda Van Slyke; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Bonnie McMillan, Wilma Chand and Mattie Lambert. Preceded in death by husbands, Ray Travis and Edward Tate; parents, William Wilson Bridges and Cassie Bridges; siblings, J. S. Bridges, Will T. Bridges, C. J. Bridges, Mamie Allen, Elaine Pittman, Minnie Pittman, Rucee Bridges, Jack Bridges, Murphy Bridges and Charles Bridges. The family would like to give special thanks to Sandy Culbreath. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church, Montpelier, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Rusty Durand. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. Pallbearers will be Randy Travis, Brett Travis, Brandon Travis, Kelly Spinks, Justin Jenkins and Jeremy Van Slyke. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Montpelier Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Rilla “Mae” Bardwell
(November 26, 1933 – March 9, 2014)

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at her home. She was born November 26, 1933 in Tylertown, MS and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her 4 children, Monel Dunaway, Bernie Gill and wife, Ann, Beth Billiot and husband, Beryl and Teddy Gill and wife, Darlene; 8 grandchildren, Joey Dunaway, Donna LeBrun and husband, Carl, Jina Crouse and husband, Brett, Olive Gill, Brooke and Bolton Billiot, Misty and Lewis Bell; 13 great-grandchildren and many others that she considered hers. Preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Elizabeth Martin; husbands, Dudley Gill, Jake Vicknair and James Bardwell; and one infant child. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Peter Harrington. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/anniearmstrongpb.aspx?pageid=13495  

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Make it Personal”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Breathe on Me”

http://www.namethathymn.com/hymn-lyrics-detective-forum/index.php?a=vtopic&t=3368

Have a great start to a new week!

Anna Lee

Sunday

  “Since you are stubborn

and don’t want to change the way you think and act,

you are adding to the anger that God will have against you

on that day when God vents his anger.  

At that time God will reveal that his decisions are fair.  

He will pay all people back for what they have done.  

He will give everlasting life

to those who search for glory, honor, and immortality

by persisting in doing what is good.

But he will bring anger and fury on those who,

in selfish pride,

refuse to believe the truth and who follow what is wrong.”

~Romans 2:5-8, GOD’S WORD~

Ruby Sons Hurst 

(September 17, 1943 – March 7, 2014) 

http://www.mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2447705&fh_id=10545

Raughn Russell Jelks, Sr.

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

http://www.actionnews17.com/news/all/artmid/494/articleid/11823/raughn-russell-jelks-sr

Time Change

I trust you made the “spring forward” change to your clocks.  I’m glad to see my computer has already done so.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

North America Missions

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/anniearmstrongcb.aspx?id=13114

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Dressed to Deceive”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/l/slaslus.htm

Have a fantastic Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine

and does them

will be like a wise man

who built his house on the rock.”

~Matthew 7:24~

 

Tommy Lawson

Tommy will be having heart surgery Monday.  Please pray for him as he faces this surgery.  Pray all goes well, including the recovery period.

Buddy Morris

Yeah!  Buddy and Eleanor got to come back to Louisiana with Ellen and her family.

Sharon Martin

Sharon Martin got a good report on her recent tests.  She will need to change her diet some and go back in six months.  Thank-you for praying for her.

Betty Catherine Hatcher

Pray for this sweet lady as she prepares for back surgery on Wednesday at Ochsner, Jefferson.  Pray the surgery will be helpful to her mobility.

Andy Taylor

Andy continues to improve.  He and Betty will soon get to return to doing things they haven’t been able to do in the last couple months.  Join me in thanking God Andy is feeling better.

Obituary for Rusty “Dusty” Taylor

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2447168&fh_id=10545

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering  – “Who is Annie?”

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/whoisannie/

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Transforming Power”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “There is Power in the Blood”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/h/therepow.htm

Reminder – Time Change 

Set your clocks ahead one hour tonight!

Anna Lee

Friday

“For God is not unjust;

He will not forget your work

and the love you showed for His name

when you served the saints–

and you continue to serve them.”

~Hebrews 6:10~

 

Macy Gueldner

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

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn is home and doing well.  She’s feeling okay and has everything she needs at home.

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

“Miss” Ferrie Gene is doing well at home.  Thank you for your continued prayers for her.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Week of Prayer

Jose and Mayra Nater

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/josenater/

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Not Lost in Translation”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/praisegf.htm

Time Change

Tomorrow night is the time for our “spring forward” time change.  Be sure to make the change on all your clocks tomorrow.

I’m expecting a great day!  How about you?

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Call to Me,

and I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.”

~Jeremiah 33:3~

 

Macy Gueldner

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

Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn has been hospitalized since Tuesday morning.  I’m checking to learn where she is and will post an update.

John Vining

Mr. John’s surgery went well.  He had a blockage, but it wasn’t big enough for a stent.  Thank God for this good report.

Buddy Morris

Mr. Buddy has infection in the area of his lung, so he will be hospitalized longer.  Pray doctors can identify the problem and get it corrected.  Pray he is well enough to come home with the family Friday.

Nyra Rigby

James Rimes said Karen Miller’s surgery will be Tuesday.  Pray for “Miss” Nyra and for her family as well as the medical staff of UA that they will know and do their best with her care.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Today’s Baptist Press contains some stories that impressed me greatly.  I hope you will read and pray along with these missionaries.  Maybe, God is calling you to serve along with them for a short period of time….

A Commission Story that will touch your heart 

http://www.commissionstories.com/photos/view/tired-of-fighting/1

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Boo!”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Be Not Dismayed” or “God Will Take Care of You”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/w/gwiltake.htm

This is my standby favorite song when troubles seem more than I can handle.  I hope you have a favorite Scripture or song you turn to, like I do.  If not, I will be glad for you to share mine.

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer 2014

Lucus Aube -Canada

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/lucasaube/

Bonanza Bible Study

God led me to these wonderful Bible studies at the missions office in Franklinton.  I hope they are as meaningful to others as they are to me.  We meet again tomorrow morning in the fellowship hall of FBC,K at 10:00.  This is open to anyone who wishes to be blessed along with us.

I pray for comfort, peace, and patience for many of you.  I know these are all available through Jesus.  Let’s turn to Him daily to help us.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I pray that your participation in the faith

may become effective

through knowing every good thing that is in us

for the glory of Christ.”

~Philemon 1:6~

 

Mrs. Grace Chadwick (92) of Roseland

“Miss” Grace has been admitted to Hood Memorial with congestive heart failure and pneumonia.  Please say pray for her comfort and for her family.

Mike Moore of West Monroe

Mike is better.  His problem seems to have been related to a respiratory infection. Thank God for his good report and improvement.

Buddy Morris

Mr. Buddy ran a fever in the hospital so he gets to stay another night, but he does get to have a room, finally.

Sarah Arnold, granddaughter of Bonnie Russell Hardy

Sarah is in a nice corner room of a treatment center in Chicago.  She has a beautiful view and will be enjoying it for a month while being treated.  She can receive mail at

University of Chicago Medicine
Center for Care and Discovery
10 East
Sarah Arnold
5720 South Drexel Ave. MC8051
Chicago, Illinois 60637-1470

Mr. John Vining of Amite

Mr. John is in St. Tammany where he will have an angiogram this morning. Please pray for him and for his family.

Karen Miller’s mother

Karen’s mother has been undergoing tests and will be having surgery.  A time has not been set yet.  Please add your prayers for Mrs. Nyra Rigby in Alabama.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, Day 4

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/andrewmann/

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Me and Dad”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “This is My Father’s World”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/i/tismyfw.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Time Change

Be sure to “spring forward” Saturday night/Sunday morning.

Do something today to help someone in some way today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Behold, I am the LORD,

the God of all flesh.

Is there anything too hard for Me?”

~Jeremiah 32:27~

Buddy Morris (Written by Ellen)

On Sunday we went to Animal Kingdom. My dad got to feeling bad so we took him to the first aid station. He had a very high fever and the nurse thought he might be dehydrated. So she sent him by ambulance to the ER. After a very long night there they determined that he has a mild case of pneumonia. He has spent today getting more fluids, iv antibiotics, and breathing treatments. They are keeping him one more night just to be cautious. Please pray that he will feel better so that he can enjoy some of the time we have left here and pray for my mom. There were no actual rooms available at the hospital so they are in a holding room. The sleeping arrangements in this holding room is quite uncomfortable and this is her second night there. It’s highly unlikely but pray that they could get an actual room.

Sarah (granddaughter of Bonnie Russell Hardy)

 Sarah is Bonnie’s 20 year old granddaughter who was diagnosed with cancer when she was 10.  Bonnie shares about Sarah periodically.  This is her Facebook post from yesterday.  Bonnie shares updates through Facebook.

Update on Sarah, my granddaughter: Tomorrow (Tuesday)  Sarah goes into hospital for approximately a month. The first six days there she will be given extremely strong chemo, stronger than any she has had in the past 2 years. After that, they will re-introduce her stem cells which were harvested a week ago. She will stay in the hospital until her bone marrow regenerates to an acceptable level to be discharged from the hospital. Her attitude is great, but we are all nervous. Please continue to pray for her and send positive thoughts when you think of her. We have been moving to this point since October and finally it is here, truly for her Spring 2014 will be a new beginning.

From Susie Eads

Please remember my cousin’s wife, Anna, in your prayers. She is from the Ukraine and traveled back there to be with her Mom as she is recuperating from surgery. Her Mom is in a hospital in Crimea and Anna is there taking care of her. Anna is supposed to fly out of the airport in Crimea to come back to the U.S. on April 1 but it is concerning with all that is going on there. Right now she is ok but please pray that Russia will back off their threats and please pray for Anna and her Mom and the rest of her family and all the people of the Ukraine. And please remember my cousin, Robert, as he is here in the States and worried about her. Thank you all.

Shay Collette

Shay was injured in a four-wheeler accident and has been in Children’s Hospital since then.  She has had numerous surgeries on her arm.  She will hopefully have a short break at home before facing more surgery.  Please add her to your prayers.

Mike Moore of West Monroe

Many of you remember Leroy Wilson who grew up in Kentwood and Roseland.  Mike is Leroy’s son-in-law and husband of Leroy’s Robin.

Please keep Mike in your prayers. We are at the ER. Mike had severe pressure in his chest, cold sweat, throwing up, and severe indigestion. We just did an EKG and waiting on results. They said that it could be anything from heart to severe bronchitis, to pneumonia. They are sure nice here at St Francis and spew are in good hands. His chest is hurting pretty bad, so they are running lots of tests.
Thanks for praying!
Our Daily Bread – “No More Prejudice”
Hymn of the Day – “Jesus Loves the Little Children”
Another verse could be written about those who are less attractive, older, not from the best homes, not products of stable environments, etc.  Think about this!
Continue to pray for the people of the Ukraine and other struggling nations around the world.  Pray the Good News of salvation will reach more people today all around the world.
Annie Armstrong Week of Pray for Missions in North America
Day Three – Patrick and Archalena Coats
Have a good day, despite the cold!
Anna Lee

Monday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.”

~1 Timothy 2:8~

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Bobby Simpson

Surgery this morning at North Oaks

Say some prayers for him and for Betty.

Associational WMU Meeting

There is an associational WMU meeting at 10:00 this morning at Montpelier Baptist Church. There will be a study of North American Missions for the Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer.  I didn’t learn of the meeting until 9:20 last night.  Go if you can.  Take a covered dish for lunch if you are interested.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/weekofprayer/

To be up-to date, you will need to study day two days today.

Sunday – http://www.anniearmstrong.com/scottblanchard/

Monday -http://www.anniearmstrong.com/aratorosian/

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Instant Gratification”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Near to the Heart of God”

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

  • I heard this on television yesterday.  It was beautiful!
  • This was my grandmother’s, Jennie Wilkinson Draughon, favorite hymn.

Watch out for the major temperature change today.  Dress accordingly if you are getting out and about.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“First of all, then,

I urge that petitions,

prayers,

intercessions,

and thanksgivings

be made for everyone.”

~1 Timothy 2:1~

 

Today, we begin the Week of Prayer for North American Missions, commonly called the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.  Funds given to this cause will help to spread the Good News of Jesus in the United States and Canada.

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/weekofprayer/

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Jesus’ Love for Us All”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/e/beautgar.htm

Thanking God for this day and the opportunities I will have to share His great message of salvation and hope for a heavenly home for eternity.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest.”

~Matthew 11:28, NKJV~

 

Carl Wayne Stevens

 Carl Wayne is better and back at home.  Thank-you for praying for him.

Jimmie W. Newcomb
(July 21, 1938 – February 28, 2014)

http://www.mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2441062&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Sunrise”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day  – “Open My Eyes that I Might See”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/p/openeyes.htm

Make plans today to have a great day tomorrow.

Anna Lee