Category: Disaster Relief

Thursday

“When the master comes

and finds the servant doing his work,

the servant will be blessed.”

 ~Luke 12:43 NCV~

 

Miss Fay Shoemaker did well with her angiogram and will now have her heart valve repaired September 21st.

Betty Fussell is not have a good week.  Please say some extra prayers for her and her family.

David’s brother, Jimmy, learned that two places that looked suspicious for cancer are not cancer.  He will return in three weeks to have additional testing since his cancer is very aggressive.  He asks that you pray for him.

James Allen is not residing at Kentwood Manor.  Pray he makes a good adjustment to this move.

Buddy Waller got a good report on his last MRI.  Let’s thank God for that news.

Pray for Rev. Rod Smith as he continue to slowly improve at home.

 

 

FBC Members in Local Nursing Homes

  • Kentwood Manor – Hazel Allen, James Allen, Catherine Yarborough, Othell Williams
  • Landmark (Hammond) – Tullie Dean, Frances Strickland
  • St. Helena Nursing Home – Debbie Miller, Evelyn Bridges

 

 

Thankfully, Hurricane Harvey is moving on.

  • We have more rain today, but them the chance of rain lessens.
  • You have numerous opportunities to help people living west of us.
  • Carefully choose the agencies you will give your support.
  • Recovery and rebuilding will be a long process.  Prepare to help more than once.
  • We all know people who have been flooded and those who escaped the flooding.
  • It’s amazing to see how people are volunteering.  There will be opportunities to help for a long time, so plan on helping over and over.
  • LA Baptists are training for a number of positions.  Examples – Counselors and mud out teams.
  • Continue to pray for the families of those who have perished.
  • Thank God for many who were and are being rescued each day.
  • Pray for the many first responders who are working long hours and many days.
  • Find the ways you can best help and do so.

 

Opportunities to Help

 

 

Coming Soon – Revival17-18 

  • Gary Bowlin, Evangelist
  • Sunday – Wednesday (September 17-20)

 

 

Bible Reading Plan – Matthew 17-18 & Psalm 89

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study Tomorrow

  • Ezekiel 21
  • 10 A.M. in Fellowship Hall
  • Everyone is invited

 

 

FYI – If you do not yet have your Sunday School literature, you can visit the church office and get what you need.

 

Use these and other opportunities to serve God and help others.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

“A Game-changing Attitude”

Dr. Waylon Bailey

http://waylonbailey.com/2017/08/29/a-game-changing-attitude/“

“And for this I rejoice.

And I shall rejoice.”

~Philippians 1:18b~

 

Hurricane Harvey is still a big prayer concern.  As we have watched the new, we see places we where a week and a half ago as we returned from Baylor.  This is hard to imagine and surely extremely difficult to live through.  Let’s keep praying for the areas of Texas where Harvey has invaded.  Today, we can add areas of Louisiana to the list. There are numerous ways to help the people.  I’ve been updating my Facebook page with helpful information so you can participate in helping those affected by this storm.  Over and over. I hear requests for prayer.

Some, if not all, of the area schools are closing for the day because the storm is moving more to the east as it enters Louisiana.  Check the website of specific schools if you need more information.

Even though it has been raining here for some time, the newest forecast shows the arrival of the rain and wind in our area to be around 8 A. M. today.  

May God calm the fears and concerns about the storm.

 

 

KK Huckaby shared this post about Josiah yesterday.

 Day 175: Wow…did I really just put 175??? Crazy! Josiah is doing well. He’s kind of plateaued the last couple of weeks with his oxygen requirements so they are going to increase his dosage of steroids to see if this will help wean him off of the oxygen because he’s still on the bubble CPAP. We are still waiting to hear what the plan is for his right kidney. There has been some back & forth about whether he can handle a major surgery without it causing more harm than good. So the alternative to reconstruction for the obstruction is to put in a nephrostomy tube/catheter to bypass the obstruction & save the function of his kidney. Hopefully we will have a plan in place tomorrow. As far as his “milestones”, he started laughing 2 weeks ago and it is the sweetest thing. He has no sound to his laugh but his face is so expressive! He started taking his pacifier some this week. He’s been working hard on holding items in his hands and on holding his head up. He doesn’t like to sleep when he knows there is stuff going…he’s just so social & doesn’t want to miss a thing! 💙💙💙

 

Pray for Koltyn Gafford and his mom as they travel to New Orleans today for a check-up.

 

 

Read the Bible – Matthew 15-16 & Psalm 89

Children’s mission class will meet tonight at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood. Youth and adults will also be meeting.   Everyone goes to the sanctuary to begin.  The nursery is available.

Items being collected at FBC, Kentwood

  • Operation Christmas Child – Hairbrushes & Combs
  • LA Baptist Children’s Home – Salad Dressings, Mayonnaise, Napkins, Freezer Bags, Cooking Oil, Canned Fruit, Hand Soap/Sanitizer, Body Wash, Cleaning Supplies, etc.
  • Disaster Relief – Square Shovels, Gallons of Bleach, Work Gloves, Pry Bars, etc.

 

 

This is the day the Lord has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it.

~Psalm 118:24 NKJV~

 

“This is the Day the Lord Hath Made”

 

 

God created this day.  Let’s give back to Him a portion of our day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

God “comforts us in all our affliction

so that we may be able to comfort those

who are in any kind of affliction.”

~2 Corinthians 1:4~

 

What You Should Do in Times of Trouble

http://waylonbailey.com/2017/08/28/what-you-should-do-in-times-of-trouble/

This article was posted by Rev. Waylon Bailey of FBC, Covington.  I think it is a good guide as to how we should be thinking, praying, and acting.  Let’s not just sit in front of our televisions and talk about how terrible Hurricane Harvey has been!

 

I recommend you work and give through Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.  They have a proven reputation and have been recommended by numerous church and political leaders.  We just heard former Texas governor, Rick Perry, brag on their work in the past and suggest we give and work through this relief program and Samaritan’s Purse (Rev. Franklin Graham).

 

 

David and I returned late last night from taking our daughter and grandson to the airport in Atlanta.  We received a message they are safely home, but haven’t talked with them.  They are surely sleeping now.

 

Please continue to pray for David’s brother, Jimmy, who is having additional tests done this morning to determine if/where his cancer has spread.

 

 

Read the Bible – I need to add the reading for the weekend as well as today.

  • Saturday – Matthew 7-8, & Psalm 84
  • Sunday – Matthew 9-10 & Psalm 85
  • Monday – Matthew 11-12 & Psalm 86

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

As Christians, let’s respond to the many needs related to Hurricane Harvey.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

I know most of us have family and friends in Texas as Hurricane Harvey is making its arrival there.  No matter where we have family and friends there or do not know anyone in that area of the state, let’s pry for them as they face a category four storm during the night hours, which always makes it worse.  Pray people will have made wise decisions and are as safe as possible.  We’ll need to focus our prayers on Texas and Louisiana as much rain will fall and many areas will flood.  Disaster relief plans are being made.  Volunteers and supplies are ready to move in when it is safe and needs are determined.  You can participate and/or can donate to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief or other reputable groups.

Thursday

For the grace of God has appeared

that offers salvation to all people.

~Titus 2:11~

Peggy Luce, wife of Rev. David Luce, is now cancer free.  After she heals from surgery, she will begin radiation.  She taught school at Oak Forest when he was a pastor west of Amite.

Betty Fussell is able to travel for medical treatment and tests and then return to her home. Pray for her, her family, and her friends.

Mary Frances Graham, sister of Jimmy Tolar, will be having surgery tomorrow in Houston.  Join with her family in praying.

 

Shira Easley, a friend to many, passed away Tuesday afternoon.  Thanks to those who gave me the message.  I was waiting for an obituary before posting, but have been informed that there will be a delay in getting the family together to make funeral plans.  She loved her Lord and served Him in many ways including missions and disaster relief where she was a chaplain.

 

Read the Bible Today – Deuteronomy 24-29 and Psalm 61-62.  My guide included readings on February 29, so I had to double up today.

 

Site you many want to check out:

 

But he knows the way that I take;

when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

My feet have closely followed his steps;

I have kept to his way without turning aside.

~Job 23:10-11 (NIV)~

I have been blessed to have know many Christians whose lives preached this message!

“Trusting Jesus, That is All”

 

Did you locate some PAPERBACK Bibles for us to give to the inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail?  Bring them to a box beneath the stairs at the office entrance or beneath the stairs to the balcony.  This is a good ministry and one we can all participate in.  We can us new or used Bibles, complete Bibles or New Testaments.  They must be PAPERBACKS to be accepted by the jail.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Completing John this week and receiving study guide for the book of Ezekiel.  We plan to study chapters 4-8.  Mrs. Bessie Hayden requested we do this study.

Monday – Associational WMU meeting at FBC, Greensburg at 10 A.M.  Come to learn about North American Missions and the Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer which is next week.  Everyone is invited to join us.

 

Get ready to learn about mission work in North America.  I think we can all agree that we need to be a stronger Christian nation.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

I’m sorry to be late.  I had to wait for Jason to restart the server.

Love is patient,

love is kind.

It does not envy,

it does not boast,

it is not proud.

~1 Corinthians 13:4~

Don Meadows‘ surgery went well.  He’s home and doing well.  Thank you for praying for him.

Bettye Fussell‘s daughter shared this yesterday.

We just want to say a special “THANK YOU” to everyone that has called, text, sent flowers/cards and come to visit my Mom during this hard time. We are amazed at all of the love and support that everyone has shown her. Just to update everyone, she will hopefully be transferred this afternoon from Southwest to Ochsner’s in New Orleans to begin her chemo treatment. Please keep sending prayers her way as she begins this new journey. We know God is in control and we are ready to fight this fight!! Thank you and We love you all!!

Melinda Russell recently joined her husband in China where he is working.  Her mother passed away in Texas, so now she is flying back.  Pray for her as she travels and as the family celebrate her life.

Bro. Stan Statham requests prayer for a volunteer.

BASELA Family- please be praying for Bro. Michael, a Disaster Relief Volunteer from Arkansas who fell from a roof in New Orleans East yesterday while working on a home. He has significant injuries but is in good spirits. I will update after I visit him in the hospital later this morning. -Bro. Stan

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Reading Plan – Numbers 19-21 and Psalm 46

 

Bro. Stan shares information about Hope Center.

This will be our last week of 1/2 off our winter clothes, shoes and coats. We will be putting out our Spring/Summer clothes February 21st. Come visit us this week for some great values!! Open Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 to 5:00. 985-247-2235

 

This is love: not that we loved God,  

but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

~1 John 4:10 (NIV)~

“Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

 

Mark your calendar for these extras.

  • Tonight – Children’s missions at 6 P.M.
  • Tomorrow  – Third Thursday Gathering at 6:30
  • Friday – Bible Study of John 19 at 10 A.M.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at 11 A.M.

 

Enjoy a little cooler weather.

Anna Lee

Thursday

If any of you lacks wisdom,

you should ask God,

who gives generously to all without finding fault,

and it will be given to you.

~James 1:5~

 

Koltyn Gafford is better and back at home.  Thanking God for his improvement.

Tammy Meadows had surgery yesterday in Hammond.  Please pray for a good recovery.

Majel Dean is fine.  It was Susie Sharkey who had to be taken back to the doctor.  Susie is home now and doing better.

James Allen has been hospitalized.  Pray for him and his caregivers.

Pray for Jill Brister’s brother, Darin Fontz, and his family.

Phillip Strickland is doing better with his treatment.  He was able to come pick up his daughter from missions class.  We had a few minutes to talk.  Please continue to pray for this family.

David went back to the local eye doctor yesterday.  Things have switched around.  Now, his eye pressure is good, but his vision is not as good as it was Friday.  The specialist also called to check on him and changed his medication again.  We are hanging in there with all the appointments.  God has carried us through these many months.  Pray for David and his doctors.

 

The Children in Action class collected money for making purchases for victims of the tornado in Hattiesburg.  Some adults helped by making purchases too.  Yesterday, David and I had the privilege of delivering a vehicle full of toys, toiletries, cleaning supplies, food, etc. to New Testament Baptist Church which is on the next street over from William Carey University which was closed due to all the repairs going on there.  The NTBP sustained serious damage, but the people were serving a hot meal to storm victims and preparing for today’s give-away.  They were so pleased with our delivery.  I showed them one of the totes that the CA children signed in class last week.  Their hearts were touched.

The area sustained significant damage to most buildings and was being patrolled by state police units to help save what the tornado did not take away from the people.  In talking to some church members, we learned there had been four deaths in that area.

I’m thankful for….

  • Children and church members who gave to help others.
  • Baptist churches working together to help a community.
  • New Testament church being on the giving side when they certainly deserved to also be receiving side of the disaster.
  • The death toll there was only four despite all the damage.
  • Our opportunity to be blessed by being there and praying with the people.

 

Our Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief teams are out and helping.  Pray that God will lead you to volunteer is you have been trained.  If you are not trained, find another way to help.  Pray for all the volunteers who are helping.

 

Read the Bible – Numbers 1-4, Psalm 40, and “Numbers” video

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 18

Saturday – Valentine Banquet at 6 P.M.

 

“We Tested Our Tornado Plan” by Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/2017/02/08/we-tested-our-tornado-plan/

 

We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters,

and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more,

and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.

~ 2 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV)~

“My Faith Looks Up to Thee”

 

Enjoy the crispness of the air this morning as you thank God for another day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

“You have heard that it was said,

‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’

But I tell you, love your enemies

and pray for those who persecute you,

that you may be children of your Father in heaven.

He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good,

and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

~ Matthew 5:43-45 (NIV)~

 

Pray for Majel Dean.  She had to return to the hospital following knee surgery because of fever.

Debbie M. Wilkinson has been diagnosed with a form of cancer that has spread to her liver.  She is returning home after being at M.D. Anderson.  Pray for her and for her family.

Michael Catalanotto had a serious stroke.  He’s still in North Oaks.  Please pray for him as he goes through extensive rehab.

Koltyn Gafford has a virus.  He is at the hospital getting some help because his situation makes the virus much more difficult to remedy.

Maddie, daughter of Jamie Lynn Spears, is reported to be alert and responsive.  Join the family in thanking God for this miracle.

The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary reports no tornado despite much damage in their area.  With all the tornadoes yesterday, God surely protected us.  It could have been much worse in SE Louisiana yesterday.  As items for tornado relief are delivered to Petal, MS today, we have a more local need to address.  LA Baptist Disaster Relief teams will be “on the ground” doing damage assessment and giving the service of chaplains in eastern New Orleans today.  Check back tomorrow to learn of new needs.  Thank God for protecting the people during the seven tornadoes.  No lives were lost.

 

Today’s Bible Reading – Leviticus 26-27 and Psalm 39

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Children on Mission, youth, and  adults will meet tonight at 6:00 at FBC,K.

 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,

as working for the Lord,

not for human masters.

  ~Colossians 3:23~

“To the Work” (In light of the tornadoes and all those who need material and spiritual assistance)

 

Join me in thanking God for sparing so many lives and so much property yesterday.  Pray for those affected.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

Consider the blameless, observe the upright;

a future awaits those who seek peace.

~Psalm 37:37~

 

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

 

Contact has been made for the delivery of tornado relief items to Hattiesburg/Petal, Mississippi.  Due to the 90% thunderstorm probability, the trip will be delayed until tomorrow.  That gives you today to add to the items we will be delivering.  Thanks to adults who contributed and to the children’s mission program that purchased a tote full of toiletries.  

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Reading – Lev. 24-25 and Psalm 38

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Children in Action – Wednesday evenings at 6 P.M.

Bible Study – John 18 – Friday at 10

Valentine Banquet – Saturday evening

 

“LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will strengthen their hearts.

You will listen carefully.”

~Psalm 10:17 HCSB~

“Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”

 

Be extra careful driving today.  Stay dry.

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