Category: Family

Monday

He gives strength to the weary

and increases the power of the weak.

~Isaiah 40:29~

 

I’ve seen so many weary people in doctor offices and hospitals.

We’re going again today.

Lord, help people to feel your strength as they go through difficult times.

Please pray for David’s family this week.  His brother, Jimmy, is having a procedure this morning in Baton Rouge.  He nephew by marriage passed away and will be remembered at a memorial service Thursday.

John Randolph “Randy” Brown
  • March 2, 1948 – January 23, 2016
  • Natalbany, Louisiana

John Randolph “Randy” Brown, 67 years old of Natalbany, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016, at North Oaks Medical Center.
He was born on Tuesday, March 2, 1948, in Huttig, Arkansas.
He served in the United States Army and was in the pipe-line industry for over 40 years.
Surviving are his daughter, Rebecca Brown Stewart; granddaughter, Keeley Sue Stewart; mother, Sybil Barker Brown Smith; sister, Ann Brown McDonough; brother, W. L. Brown; and aunt, Barbara Barker.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Diana Newman Brown; father, Luke Brown; sister, Barbara Brown; brother, Steve Brown; and uncle, Lawrence Barker.
Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Thursday, January 28, 2016, from 6:00 pm until the memorial service at 7:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.harrymckneely.com.

Pray for the Tarver family.  I’ll post that obituary when it becomes available.

Scripture Writing – II Peter 1:5-11

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

                                                                                                                               James 3:5

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tomorrow (Tuesday)
  • The Cafe in Kentwood
  • 11 A..M.
  • Honoring all the ladies who celebrated January birthdays.
  • Everyone is invited to attend.

 

Thanks to those who gave blood for Mr. James Miller yesterday.  You can always go to a blood center and donate blood in Mr. James’ name.

 

Put a spring in your step this cold winter day.  Put a smile on your face.  “Let Others See Jesus in You”.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word

~Psalm 119:114~

 

 

Mr. James Miller had received blood and platelets again when we saw him yesterday.  He was feeling better and had gone most of the night without being given oxygen.  There was a possibility of him being moved out of ICU.  I will check on that today.

Keith Womack had his back procedure and is now feeling much better.

David has his ablation scheduled for March 3rd.  He has been cleared of all the concerns that came about because of the CT scan.  Thanks to all who have prayed for him.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 37:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Rain or shine, we will gather tonight at 6:30 for our Third Thursday Meeting.  A number of musicians have plans to be with us.  We are looking forward to another good night.

Friday Morning Bible Study will study  another portion of John, chapter 1.  You are invited to join us.

Sunday morning at 8:00, the Pine Ridge family will serve a delicious breakfast buffet. They accept donations for their mission projects.

Diane Frazier sang at Young at Heart at New Zion Tuesday.  She did an awesome job.  I only knew one of the songs she chose, so I got to hear some new ones.  They told stories that touched my heart.  I was blessed.

Tuesday, the “Young” Ladies of FBC will gather to celebrate birthdays.  We will meet at 11:00 at The Cafe in Kentwood.  Feel free to join us.

Blood Drive Sunday for Mr. James Miller 

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • 9:00 – 3:00
  • Call 229-8111 to schedule a time.

Thanks for your support.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Come rain or come shine, this is the day God has planned for us today.  Make the most of it.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

You will keep in perfect peace

him whose mind is steadfast,

because he trusts in you.

Isaiah 26:3

 

Mr. James Miller is still at St. Tammany.  Keep praying.

David got an excellent report yesterday.  He received an all-clear on the report that had been so concerning and had put his ablation on hold.  David has an appointment tomorrow and will hopefully reschedule the ablation.  Thank-you to all of you who prayed for David.  We are back where we were several months ago and looking for a permanent end to the A-fib!  It’s amazing how one test report can change everything so quickly, God clears it all up, and gives a green light and a big wink!

 

Nancy White Wales

Born: June 19, 1943
Died: January 17, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3560671&fh_id=10545

Loray Bridges Pike

Born: June 07, 1921
Died: January 17, 2016

        http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3560911

William Charles Dixon, Sr.

Born: January 18, 1943
Died: January 17, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3561099

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 12: 9-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

WMU Meeting Yesterday

  • Honored three WMU ladies who passed away in 2015
    • Cynthia Smith of East Fork
    • Hellen Morris of Kentwood
    • Oma Lee Zachary – Kedron
  • What of sweet time of sharing we had!

 

Today’s Opportunity – Young at Heart 

  •  New Zion Baptist Church
  • 10:30 A.M.
  • Music by Diane  Frazier and Lori Foster
  • Potluck lunch
  • Everyone is welcome

Thursday’s Opportunity  – Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • Our cabin
  • 6:30 P.M.

 

Make good use of the day God has given us to live and serve Him.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Call to Me,

I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.”

~Jeremiah 33:3, NKJV~

 

Continue to pray for Mr. and Mrs. James Miller.  Remember the upcoming blood drive.  Please call FBC, Kentwood at 229-8111 to sign up.  The blood drive will be January 24 from 9:00 to 3:00.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Tulie Dean who is still getting therapy at Hood Memorial.

Pray for Susan Rimes as she continues testing to determine which nerves are causing her problems.  Hopefully, this will give her some relief.

Please continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey as he prepared for surgery on Feb. 1.

David and I are very thankful and blessed to share that the spot in his lung is NOT cancer. Please continue to pray as cultures are grown to determine what the problem is.  One good thing we have learned is that David can go ahead with the ablation.  This morning he will be contacting doctors and “getting that ball rolling” again.

Also, Keith Womack is to have back surgery this week.  Let’s pray he will be relieved of the pain when this is done.

Please pray for the Blackwell family.  Mr. John Alan lost a sister-in-law.  She did not live here, but will be buried here Saturday morning.

Warren “Doug” Wilson

August 17, 1952 – January 13, 2016

http://www.hartmanfuneralhomeofmccomb.com/obituaries/Warren-Wilson-5/

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 12:7-13

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back                                                             is fit for service in the kingdom of God.      ~ Luke 9:62~

 

Don’t forget the Bible study this morning.  It is a good day to join the group.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I am the one who raises the dead

and gives them life again.

Anyone who believes in me,

even though he dies like anyone else,

shall live again.

He is given eternal life for believing in me

and shall never perish.”

~John 11:25-26a TLB~

 

Mrs. Susie Wales has been undergoing tests and has more scheduled for tomorrow.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Mrs. Mary Miller got a good report yesterday.  Mr. James got a good one the day before. Pray for them as they have more days at home before the next round of his treatment

David‘s procedure is completed.  Now, we wait for lab reports next week.  Keep him in your prayers.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net  (Read about the chainsaw cross in Texas.)

Scripture Writing – Philippians 3:7-14

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

                                                                             ~Matthew 6:8~

 

I hope you have the joy of knowing how much God loves you and cares for you each day.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Because of the LORD’s great love

we are not consumed,

for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

~ Lamentations 3:22-23 ~

 

 

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch has not moved to rehab yet.

Mrs. Mary Kliesch has a very good doctor who is trying to get her into a good rehab facility. Please help us pray that it will work out. She still has a long way to go to regain strength and physical abilities.                                                        Written by Pam Kliesch

 

David will be having a procedure midday today at Ochsner, Baton Rouge.  We would appreciate your prayers for the test and for the biopsy results.

 

 

Charlton Bath “C.B.” Forgotston, Jr.

Born: January 19, 1945
Died: January 03, 2016

       http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3544493

Gwen Cline

Born: October 22, 1922
Died: January 04, 2016

       http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3544193

Eld. Rodney Graham

May 23, 1947 – January 4, 2016

http://www.crainfh.com/obituaries/Rodney-Graham-2/#!/Obituary 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Scripture Writing – Jeremiah 29:11-14

If you didn’t begin on the first, grab a notebook, your Bible, and a pen.  You can be caught up in a couple hours.  The link to the Scripture is for those who prefer to copy from the computer or phone.  I suppose that may even help some people with size of the text.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Ringing Reminders” – http://odb.org/2016/01/06/ringing-reminders/
  • Though he may stumble, he will not fall,                                                                                                   for the Lord upholds him with his hand.

                                                    ~Psalm 37:24~

 

 

 

“Seeing the Light” by Rory Feek – http://thislifeilive.com/seeing-the-light/

This shows how special people can be, especially in a difficult time.  Bill and Gloria Gaither have been extra special people, in my opinion, for a long time.  This makes them even more special!

Angel Gowns – http://www.nicuhelpinghands.org/lend-a-helping-hand/angel-gowns/

Some of you will have dresses to donate.  Others may want to help meet other needs. Maybe this information will be helpful to some young parents.  Use it if you heart or life is touched.

I trust this post, as well as all the others, leaves you with something that has touched your heart.  

Anna Lee

Monday

The weather alerts on my phone got me us even earlier than usual.  I’m thankful the worst of the weather did not last too long here.  Please pray for others who are in the path of the bad weather today.

On coming to the house,

they saw the child with his mother Mary,

and they bowed down and worshiped him.

Then they opened their treasures

and presented him with gifts of gold

and of incense

and of myrrh.

And having been warned in a dream

not to go back to Herod,

they returned to their country by another route.

~Matthew 2:11-12~

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Place of Shelter” – http://odb.org/2015/12/28/a-place-of-shelter/
  • I long to . . . take refuge in the shelter of your wings.                                                                                                                                                    ~Psalm 61:4~      

                         (I think a lot of people have been seeking God’s shelter because of the bad                                 weather.  How great it would be if all people would seek that shelter on a                                  daily basis!)

Wear that smile all day.  Share it with someone else.  Even on out worse days, there is plenty to sing and smile about.

Anna Lee

 

Christmas Eve

While they were there,

the time came for the baby to be born,

 and she gave birth to her firstborn,

a son.

She wrapped him in cloths

and placed him in a manger,

because there was no room

for them in the inn.

Luke 2:6-7

Frieda Jones

PRAYER OF THANKS!!! I DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE CHEMO TREATMENTS. I GO TO THE ONCOLOGIST IN TWO WEEKS. SHE WILL PRESCRIBE THE CHEMO TABLET THAT I TAKE FOR FIVE YEARS. I AM HEALING SLOWLY. I AM THANKFUL TO EACH OF YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR MY HEALING BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL. HOLIDAYS ARE EXTREMELY ROUGH!!! RIGHT NOW EVERYDAY IS ROUGH. GOD IS BETTER TO ME THAN I DESERVE!!! HE PROVIDES FOR ME BEFORE I EVEN KNOW I HAVE THE NEED!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS. LOVE YOU ALL. GOD BLESS.

Angie Nielson’s dad passed away.  Please pray for the Edmonson family.

David got a good report from his PET scan yesterday.  As a precautionary measure, he will have a bronchoscopy after the holidays.  That procedure can be the focus of your prayers for him for now.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 7-8

Scripture Writing – Luke 2:13-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Don’t forget the Christmas Eve services tonight.  The one at Pine Ridge begins at 5 P.M.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

May your celebration be a blessing on your life and the life of others.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Evening

Mr. Larry Watts is in North Oaks and undergoing tests.

Mr. James Miller needs to be in our prayers daily.  He completed the second day of injections today. It’s on to day three tomorrow.  Just going to Covington daily is very tiring.

David had a PET scan today.  He sees a doctor at Ochsner in Baton Rouge late tomorrow afternoon.