Category: FBC

Saturday

Your unfailing love, O Lord,

is as vast as the heavens;

your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.

~Psalm 36:5~

 

Lloyd Hayden sent a request.

A young lady from Minn.was in a motorcycle accident last night and is

in a come. Please add to prayer list.

Anne Ellzey

Anne, from Roseland, had another problem last night and was taken to North Oaks.  Please be in prayer for her family as they help care for her.

Norman Stuart 

Please continue to pray for this family.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Food Collection Tomorrow

Bring your gallon bags of frozen, cooked food to my classroom in the morning.   Another food will also be accepted.  Delivery will be made tomorrow.

Red Beans and Rice

Bring your bags of dry red beans and rice to the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, Kentwood.  At the end of the month, the food will be delivered to God’s Storehouse in Amite.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Growth Chart” –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”                                                                                                                                                           ~2 Peter 3:18~
  • “Higher Ground” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/i/highergr.htm

Yes, I’m late with The Prayer Link.  About this time yesterday, my internet went out.  Today, I learned too much pressure had built up.  I was able to fix it myself once I was given directions.  Who knew an internet line could build up too much pressure?!?!

The world is full of pressures/stress issues.  The simple fix is Jesus.  I hope you have that “fixed” in your life.  If not, I can guide you to the “instruction book”.  

Anna Lee

Fourth of July

I’m so proud to be an American,

even if we are not perfect people or a perfect country!  

May we all learn to turn to God in everything!

 

You, my brothers, were called to be free.

But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature;

rather, serve one another in love.  

The entire law is summed up in a single command:

“Love your neighbor as yourself.

~Galatians 5:13-14~

 

Jadon’s Journey

Jadon ended his therapy this week doing very well.  He can do so much more than expected.  Thank you, Jesus, for allowing us to be a witness to this little miracle.  “Righty” is doing better and better with therapy.  Those who work with Jadon have been so helpful!

Frank Lea

Mr. Frank is in North Oaks again.  Please pray for him and for his family.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53b57175a589b44315d7cec6

Steve Hatchel (Texas)

Ana, Mr. Steve’s daughter-in-law, sent another update.  Mr. Steve continues to work hard to receive the treatment prescribed for him.  He has no sense of taste and has lost his ability to taste food, thus, losing more weight.  His voice is also weak.  Pray for him as he approaches new testing and an evaluation of his current situation.

Janie Christine Welch McGuff

Born: May 23, 1926
Died: July 03, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2591899&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child

  • “My name is Mim and I live in Bangladesh. I am so happy today because I received so many toys and special things in a gift. My parents could not afford to give me such things. I am excited to have all of these new toys. Thank you friends who sent us these wonderful gifts!” – Mim, shoebox recipient
  • “My name is Samia and I am from Bangladesh. Our economic condition is very poor, so my parents cannot afford to buy toys for me. When I heard that I would get a gift box, I was so excited! I could not sleep at night because the excitement to receive the gift box kept me up. Finally my dreams came true and I got my gift. It was a great day for me, and I was so happy! I have lots of toys now that I couldn’t have before. Thank you to all of my foreign friends who sent me the toys and other amazing things!” – Samia, shoebox recipient
  • “Esther received her shoebox gift 16 years ago when she was 10, but she still kept the doll. These gifts continue to have long lasting effects on the children who receive them.” – Mary R.
  • “While our world is shaking and crumbling, we need to realize that one thing will never change, and that is God. He is the same today as he was ten million years ago, and will be the same ten million years from today.” – Billy Graham
Baptist Press
BPNews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

My daughter’s family is not often in patriotic services at church because of where they live.  The grandchildren asked if we did the pledge, saw videos about our country, recognized those who served in the military, and sang patriotic much every week.  They were impressed!

I’m thankful to be an American and a Christian.  Both of those things are the way they are partly because of the place of my birth and the family I was born into.  I have been so blessed!  I wish everyone could feel that way.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Now he who plants and he who waters are one,

and each one will receive his own reward

according to his own labor.

For we are God’s fellow workers.”

~1 Corinthians 3:8-9a, NJKV~

 

Two special ladies

  • Mrs. Allie Dillon continues to be in ICU at North Oaks.  She has lived a long life.  Pray for her and those who love her during this time.
  • Mrs. Jean Easley and her family are loved by so many.  Pray for Jean, Joe, and the family.

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Big Comeback” –  http://odb.org/
  • “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”                    ~1 John 1:9~
“Cast your cares upon the Lord and He will sustain you.”                                                                                                                                            ~ Psalm 55:22~

 

Associational Thrift Store/Food Pantry

  • A new ministry will soon be open to those in our area.  It will be located on highway 51 in Roseland about a half block north of the Malt Shop.
  • Volunteers will be needed to help in both the thrift store and the food pantry.
  • Anyone will be able to make purchases at the thrift store.
  • Those who qualify will be able to receive free items from the thrift store and/or the food pantry.
  • Men, ladies, and youth will have a new ministry opportunity.

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • We will not meet Friday due to the holiday.
    • When we meet the following Friday we will have a sack lunch together in the fellowship hall following our study.  We had an introduction to our new unit Friday and will focus on the first two deadly sins when we meet.
  • God’s Storehouse
    • June has focused on collection of jelly to be distributed to families in need.
    • Delivery to God’s Storehouse will probably be made Thursday morning, so get your jelly in by Wednesday.
    • Each jar of jelly will have a label with John 3:16 so the user will be reminded of God’s love for them each time they see the jar.
    • July will focus of red beans and rice.
    • We will collect one pound bags of dry red beans and one pound bags of rice.
    • These items can be delivered to the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, Kentwood.
  • Frozen Food for a Family

This will be our fourth month to deliver gallon size freezer bags of food to a local  family.  To join in, please being your frozen food to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School the first Sunday of each month.  When you cook for your family, it’s easy to cook a little more to share.  Some of the foods we have delivered are gumbo, red beans & rice, chicken spaghetti, and jambalaya.  Be creative.  Delivery will be made Sunday afternoon.  The family is very appreciative.

  • Ladies Night
    • Our June meeting was all about purses.  Our attendance was good, but probably would have been better if the weather had not been so bad.  The ladies who attended had a good time and left with a “happy” purse to share with someone of their choice.
    • Our August meeting will be an ice cream party.  We will have our planning meeting soon to get it organized and “rolling”.
  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • Meet at The Cafe in Kentwood
    • Fourth Tuesday of each month.
    • 11:00 A.M.

Ladies, there are many ways to be involved in women’s ministry.  Try a new one and feel more connected with the other ladies.

Anna Lee

The Lord's Day

“Don’t worry about anything;

instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need,

and thank him for all he has done.

If you do this,

you will experience God’s peace.”

~Philippians 4:6-7a NLT~

 

Mrs. Joe Easley

Please continue to pray for Jean and her family.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell

Mr. John Alan is home.  With the help of home health and family, he will be doing his rehab there.

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2014/06/unexpected-but-needed-update.html?spref=fb

Friday Morning Bible Study

The ladies have decided NOT to meet this week due to the holiday.  We’ll be back on schedule the following week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Jelly for distribution as needed at God’s Storehouse

If you would like to contribute a jar of jelly or several jars of jelly to our current mission project, please get it/them to the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, Kentwood.  The jelly will be taken to God’s Storehouse this week.

Our project for July will be bags of red beans and bags of rice.  You can begin to bring them to the same location.  The beans and rice were requested by the manager of God’s Storehouse.

I trust you will be found in God’s House today!  It’s the place to be today!

Anna Lee

Friday

“God will bless us,

and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.

~Psalm 67:7, HCSB~

 

Jean Easley

Jean Easley has been moved to ICU in Slidell.  She has double pneumonia.  Please pray for Joe, Jean, and the rest of the family.

Carolyn Hendry

Carolyn, mother of Leslie and Kirk, has lung cancer.  Pray for Carolyn, her children, and grandchildren.

Estelle Watson

Mr. Emmett stopped by yesterday.  “Miss” Estelle has been sick for a week or so.  Please pray for her as they seek the proper treatment.

Bobby Simpson

Mr. Bobby had his fifth shoulder surgery to remove tissue yesterday.  I haven’t heard from Betty yet, but will hope to see her this morning.  Thankfully, this surgery was done in the doctor’s office after hours.  Pray they removed all the necessary tissue yesterday.

Mrs. Patricia Lea Gill

Mrs. Pat is in Texas with some family.  Please pray for her and her family.

Mr. Steve Hatchel (written by a daughter-in-law, Ana)

Thankfully, the white blood count remains excellent.  He didn’t lose any weight this week and remains stronger than expected.  He has had 3 1/2 weeks of radiation instead of 5 because of equipment problems.  After 6 1/2 weeks he will be re-evaluated.  I think he has has the chemo treatments as planned though.

 “The doctor commented this week on how strong Steve is and he recognized Steve’s character! He saw Steve the way we do!!”

Mr. Steve and “Miss” Ginger enjoyed having Boyd and his family visit.  (They will be traveling to Kentwood today.  These grandparents are excited.)

Please continue to pray for all the Hatchels.

Baptist Press –  http://www.bpnews.net/

Be sure to read this article and thank God for Victoria and others like her who are willing to help win others to Christ in places other thank churches.

Ladies’ Night 

We had a good crowd despite the weather.  It was another special night.  Each lady went home with a filled purse to share as a “happy” in the coming days.

Our next meeting will be the fourth Thursday of August.  We will have an ice cream party.  I’m looking forward to it already.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Do No Harm” –  http://odb.org/2014/06/27/do-no-harm/
    • “Caring for the burdens of others helps us to forget about our own.”
  • Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.                                                                                         ~Romans 13:10~

  • “Others” –  http://hymnoftheweek.net/?p=33

Bible Study

We will begin a new Bible study this morning at 10:00 in the fellowship hall.  Our next study will be for seven weeks and entitled “Seven Deadly Sins”.  You are most welcome to join us.

Thank you for allowing to “visit” you in your home each day.  Thank-you for praying for “Others”.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“May God be praised!

He has not turned away my prayer

or turned His faithful love from me.”

~Psalm 66:20, HCSB~

 

Mr. John Alan Blackwell

Mr. John Alan is doing well.  He is scheduled for recovery time at home and soon.

Tom Brister

Tom’s surgery was yesterday.  I crammed a lot in my day yesterday, but failed to get a report on him.  I’ll try to do better today.

Susan Rimes

Susan is doing much better.  Thanks for your continued prayers for her.

Mrs. Allie Dillon

“Miss” Allie is about the same.  Keep her family in your prayers.

Jean Easley

Jean and Joe have been through so much.  Pray for strength to continue the battle.

Mr. Steve Hatchel

Mr. Steve, Boyd’s dad, is going for chemo and radiation daily.  Soon he will have tests to evaluate his condition and the effectiveness of the treatment.  He has enjoyed having Boyd’s family around this week.  Thanks for your continued prayers.

Justin Schneeweiss Family

Justin and Sarah will welcome their son, Talon, into the family today.  Join the family in anticipation of this addition to the family.

Ladies’ Night Tonight

Join us at FBC, Kentwood at 6:15 for desserts, fun, and spiritual binding.

Bible Study

The newest Bible study, Seven Deadly Sins, will begin tomorrow morning.  Join us at FBC, Kentwood for the first lesson which will serve as an introduction.  It promises to be a great study.

Baptist Press 

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

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

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“But whoever listens to me will dwell safely,

And will be secure, without fear of evil.”

~Proverbs 1:33, NKJV~

Kerry Ebarb Family

Yesterday afternoon’s bad  weather caused a tree to fall on a house on Ave. H, next to Mrs. Mary Ann Cutrer.  The house seems to be a loss, but thankfully the family is okay.  Four month old twins were checked out at the hospital, but their injuries were only minor.  A two year old was uninjured.  I’m not sure where the family is now, but from the news releases I have read and reports of a neighbor, they lost most of their belongings.  I’ll try to get some more information for you in case you would like to help them in any way.  After seeing the pictures of the home, I know we need to thank God the family is okay.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  1. “Wisdom from Above” –  http://odb.org/2014/06/25/wisdom-from-above/ 
  2. The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable. —James 3:17
  3. “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” –  http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Have_Thine_Own_Way_Lord/

Baptist Press –  http://www.bpnews.net/ Vacation Bible Schools

Vacation Bible Schools in our area are going strong.  If you have children or grandchildren who are not attending one, check them out.  It seems the churches have found additional curriculums this year and are not overlapping as much as in previous years.

Ladies’s Night: Purses

The ladies decorating and preparing food would greatly appreciate it if you would call the church office, 229-8111, to get your name on the list of those attending.  It is not absolutely necessary, but certainly would be helpful.  The event will begin at 6:15 tomorrow in the fellowship hall of FBC,K.

Thanks for reading and praying today.  Your prayers mean so much to so many. Anna Lee

Tuesday

“God has listened;

He has paid attention to the sound of my prayer.

~Psalm 66:19, HCSB~

 

Austin Rose

Austin, whose parents are from Amite, was diagnosed with a rare leukemia one year ago.  Today, his is healthy and  looking forward to his senior year.  Thank God for Austin’s progress during this time and the unwavering faith of his mother, Denise.

Mrs. Allie Dillon

“Miss” Allie is in an induced coma in ICU at North Oaks.  Pray for her, her medical staff, and her family.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier

“Miss” Shirley is spending some time with her daughter.  Pray she has a good stay.

Jean C. Easley

Jean’s journey has been long and hard.  Yesterday, she was moved from Greensburg to Slidell.  Pray for her family as they faithfully attend to her.

Mike Hurst

Pray for Mike as he continues his journey with cancer.  I know his family is appreciative of your prayers for him and  for the family.

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

We will meet at the Cafe at 11:00 this morning to honor the following ladies who have June birthdays:

  • Betty Fussell
  • Barbara Hutchinson
  • Sandra Arnold
  • Maxine Turner
  • Alcyon Hayden

Join us if you are available.

VBS

Vacation Bible Schools are in full swing north, south, east, and west of Kentwood.  If you have children or grandchildren, this is a week of great opportunity for them.

Ladies’ Night: Purses

If you are planning to attend this event Thursday at 6:15 at FBC, Kentwood, please call the church office, 229-8111, and give Lauree your name.  We want to have a good count so our preparations will be adequate.

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Monday

   “Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,

because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

~I Cor. 15:58~

 

Mrs. Wood

Bro. Danny Smith’s mother-in-law is back at Sage Rehab in Baton Rouge.  Pray for her and for her family.

Tom Brister

Pray for Tom as he has surgery Wednesday in Lacombe.

Bobby Simpson

Pray for Mr. Bobby as he has a fourth surgery on his shoulder Thursday.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Ladies, don’t forget to birthday party Tuesday at 11:00.  Also, if you plan to attend Ladies’ Night Thursday, please call the church office (229-8111) to have your name added to the count.

Vacation Bible Schools this week at New Zion, East Fork, and  FBC, Amite.  All will be held in the evening hours.

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“I don’t mean to say I’m perfect.

I haven’t learned all I should even yet,

but I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ saved me fo

r and wants me to be.

No, dear brothers, I’m still not all I should be.” 

~Philippians 3:12-13 LB~

Mission Team

Randi Shaidaee and the other members of the medical mission team are in Honduras. Pray for them as they minister in the name of Jesus.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday
  • 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe

Ladies’ Night: Purses

  • Thursday
  • 6:15
  • FBC, Kentwood Fellowship Hall
  • Bring your purse and one to give away (can be gently used)
  • Desserts will be served

Vacation Bible Schools this week

  • FBC, Amite
  • New Zion Baptist Church

Breakfast at Pine Ridge Methodist Church

  • This morning at 8:00
  • Donations benefit a needy family

This is the Lord’s Day.  Spend time in Bible study and worship with others.

Anna Lee