Category: FBC

Friday

“Whatever your hand finds to do,

do it with all your might.”

~Ecclesiastes 9:10a, NASB~

 

Caroline Cutrer

Three years after her leukemia Caroline is almost ready to return to a normal life.  I know the family is so very thankful for all the prayers for her and for the family as a whole.

Sandra Eudy Mays 

“Sandra’s surgery went well. Thanks for the prayers!”

Frances Daniel Smith

Frances was diagnosed with stage one cancer yesterday.  Surgery is scheduled for July 2nd.  The doctor is very optimistic this was caught in time and should be in her past soon.  Frances is from Amite and now lives in Brookhaven.

Services for Mrs. Irene Morris

“Miss” Irene’s obituary is not available yet, but I was told her service will be Wednesday.  I’ll share the obituary when it becomes available.

Bible Study at 10:00 this morning at FBC, Kentwood.

Pine Ridge will host their monthly breakfast Sunday at 8:00.  It will benefit a local family.

Ladies’ Night at FBC,K will be next Thursday at 6:15.  The theme is “Purses”.  We need a headcount, so please call the church office or contact me.  You will need to bring your purse plus another purse (can be gently used) to fill with goodies and give as a “happy” to someone of your choice as you discover the need.

The “Young” Ladies’ Monthly Birthday Party will be Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00.  Join us if you can.

The Third Thursday meeting at the cabin last night was such a blessing.  We had a “house full” including people from six different churches.  Christian fellowship is the best!!!

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

May our actions, voices, and lives point others to Jesus!

Anna Lee

Tuesday


Be strong and of a good courage,

fear not, nor be afraid of them:

for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee;

he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

~Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)~

(I don’t know why I was drawn to this verse today,

but it surely was “just the one” some of us needed to focus on today.)

Macy Gueldner – As you pray for those at the hospital, pray also for those back in our area who cannot be there for Macy, her sister, and her mother.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/539f1cd4ab28b9dd6be3d5d8

Hatchels – Flying!  Flying!  Flying!

Third Thursday Meeting

We will  be gathering at the cabin at 6:30 Thursday for our monthly time of fellowship, feasting, fantastic music, and faith.  Feel free to join us.

Friday Morning Bible Study

Friday at 10:00, we will resume our Bible study.  Our study of the revelation of Jesus has been very meaningful.  This will the the last of this series.  Next Friday, we will begin seven weeks of the “Seven Deadly Sins”.  Following that, we will begin a study of women of the Bible with Ruth.  Feel free to join us.

“Christians Flee as Violence Spreads to Northern Iraqi Cities”

http://www.bpnews.net/42786/christians-flee-as-violence-spreads-to-northern-iraqi-cities

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“The Light of the Lamb” – http://odb.org/2014/06/17/the-light-of-the-lamb/

The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it,

for the glory of God illuminated it.

The Lamb is its light.

~Revelation 21:23~

“The Light of the World is Jesus”  –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/w/lworldij.htm

(Be sure to read what led Dr. Earl Taylor to write this song.)

Spread some of that “Light” today.

Anna Lee

Friday

“….the gospel is God’s power for salvation

to everyone who believes….”  

~Romans 1:16~

 

Two childhood friends

  • Sue Ellen learned she does not have a new health issue, just a lot of scar tissue.
  • Georgia has two masses on her kidneys and will be seeing the doctor again the first of the week.

Obituary – http://www.charletfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/1887515/Black-Barrett/obituary.php

VBS

I have the dates for another VBS.  Tangipahoa Baptist Church will be having VBS July 20-26.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Dr. David Crosby –  http://www.newhopedigital.com/2014/05/david-crosby/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

[God] has begotten us . . .

to an inheritance incorruptible

and undefiled

and that does not fade away,

              reserved in heaven for you. 

~1 Peter 1:3-4~

 

If you have not purchased your jars of jelly or jam for God’s Storehouse, this might be a good day to do so.  Drop them in the area by the stairway for the FBC, Kentwood stairway.  A label will be applied before delivery.  It will provide a wonderful message, John 4:16.

Let your “little light” shine for Jesus today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Do everything without complaining or arguing, 

so that no one can criticize you.” 

Philippians 2:14-15 (NLT)

 

Tim Bean

Tim has been hospitalized for a while, but is now home again.  Thank God for his life and his love for people.

Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby

Please continue to pray for Robbie Lynn and her family.

Mike Hurst

Mike is fighting a tough battle with cancer.  Pray for him and those around him.

Macy Gueldner

Four years old!  What a journey you have traveled during your life!  What a blessing and inspiration you are for other.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5393d67aaf3d79d74498de06

Operation Christmas Child

“Both my boy, 9 & girl, 7 have been packing shoeboxes with me since they were very little. Each year they love making sure we have the cuddly toys & special items like beads for girls, toy cars for boys, and books. They even now say little prayers while packing them “God may these things bless this child.” They often wonder about the children who will have received our boxes. Thank you Lord for giving my kids compassion.”

It’s never too early to begin packing your shoeboxes!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Our Daily Bread – “Lessons from a Toothache”

http://odb.org/2014/06/08/lesson-from-a-toothache/

If you endure chastening,
God deals with you as with sons.
~Hebrews 12:7~

David and I heard Vestal Goodman sing this song last night on the Gathier program.

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From the dust of the earth
my God created man-
His breath made man a living soul;
And God so loved the world
He gave His only Son,
and that is why I love Him so!

2.
My hands were made
to help my neighbor,
my eyes were made
to read God’s word.
My feet were made
to walk in His footsteps,
my body is the temple of the Lord.

Chorus

I was made in His likeness,
created in his image,
for I was born to serve the Lord.
And I cannot deny Him,
I will always walk beside Him,
for I was born to the serve the Lord.

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For those of you who remember Bro. Keith and Lori Rhodes when they served at FBC,K, you will probably be surprised to learn their son Zach got married last night.  Where have the years gone?

Anna Lee

Saturday

”I have made you a light for the Gentiles

to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:34b, HCSB~

 

Don McDaniel

Don will be having his second heart cath this morning. Please lift him up in your prayers.

They are greatly appreciated. Thanks.  (Jackie)

Harrell Sharkey

Harrell is home, but unable to do much.  Pray for him during his recovery time that he can follow instructions and let his shoulder area heal.

Aubrey McMillan

Aubrey had back surgery and is home recovering.  Pray he too can “take it easy” for a while as he heals from surgery.

Sherry Day

Our neighbor, Sherry, has completed all testing and will be having radiation surgery (similar to my gamma-knife surgery) next week.  Monday, she will probably learn which day.  Sherry’s procedure will be done in Baton Rouge.  She realizes she is so blessed and looks forward to having his procedure behind her.  I’m thanking God for this break-though in treatment that will help more and more people.  Pray for Sherry as she looks forward to her day of treatment.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5391f864af3d79b3317e712d

Kathy Jo Thompson

Kathy Jo has numerous tumors in her brain.  She will have surgery on the 18th.  Pray for her as she prepared for this procedure.

Ladies’ Prayer Lunch

I was invited to meet with a new group in Amite yesterday – Ladies’ Prayer Lunch.  We will meet monthly and will begin a study of women of the Bible next time.  Pray for out group as we grow in Lord.

VBS @ Kentwood

What a great group of children and volunteers we had!  I thank God for allowing me to be a part of VBS again this year.  I appreciate all the workers who gave of their time to impact young lives.  It was good seeing all the parents, grandparents, and friends who support the children.  I’m already looking forward to the next VBS.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“What Do We Want?” – http://odb.org/2014/06/07/what-do-we-want/

There is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
~Psalm 73:25~
“Jesus I Come” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/outofmyb.htm

Be sure to spend some time in God’s Word today.  

Anna Lee

Friday – Last day of VBS (Sad!)

“Praise is rightfully Yours, God, in Zion;

vows to You will be fulfilled.

All humanity will come to You,

the One who hears prayer.”

~Psalm 65:1-2, HCSB~

 

Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby

Robbie Lynn has under some testing lately.  Pray for her and her family learn what’s ahead for them.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53908f1fab28b96c520cdf0d

I have grown to love this precious child and admire her parents even though I do not know them personally, only the grandmother whom I have known since we were children.

Theresa Kay Merritt

Born: June 15, 1967
Died: June 04, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2549362

Camille Edna Granger

Born: April 24, 1943
Died: June 04, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2549101

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“D-Day” – http://odb.org/?tz=-07

Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve . . . .
But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
~Joshua 24:15~

Serve the Lord with gladness:
come before his presence with singing.
~Psalm 100:2~

 

“Serve the Lord with Gladness”

Serve the Lord with gladness in our works and ways.

Come before His presence with our songs of praise.
Unto Him our Maker, we would pledge anew
Life’s supreme devotion to service true.

Serve the Lord with gladness, thankful all the while
For His tender mercies, for His loving smile.
Blessed truth enduring, always just the same.
We will serve with gladness and praise His name.

Serve the Lord with gladness, this shall be our theme.
As we walk together, in His love supreme.
Listening, ever listening for the still small voice.
His sweet Will so precious, will be our choice.

Serve Him with gladness, Enter His courts with song.
To our Creator, true praises belong.
Great is His mercy, wonderful is His name.
We gladly serve Him, His great love proclaim.

(Words/Music by B.B. McKinney)

 

A little boy in Mateo School in the Dominican Republic told us how much he had been praying to the Lord to give his mom enough money to buy him some sandals. The ones he had were old and broken and they could not afford another pair. When he opened his shoebox gift, he found a pair of sandals his size. He was so happy as he walked around to show everyone his new shoes. It was extraordinary!

     Operation Christmas Child

I’m looking forward to another wonderful day of sharing missions in VBS.  We have had wonderful, informative guests this week.  Today, we will have two young ladies from west of Amite.  God has certainly blessed us with missions information this week!                                                

 Anna Lee

Thursday

“Accept one another, then,

just as Christ accepted you,

in order to bring praise to God.” 

~Romans 15:7 NIV~

 

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen is in Hood Memorial for a few days.  Keep her and her family in your prayers.

Mrs. Della McDaniel

“Miss” Della has a good attitude at North Oaks.  Pray for her on the long road to recovery.

Harrell Sharkey

Harrell is home.  Pray for him and his faithful caregiver, Susie.

Susan Rimes

Susan has enjoyed a short period of time with no pain from kidney stones, but now it is back.  Pray for her that this episode will not be as long or difficult as some other times have been.

Artie M. Brewer

Born: September 04, 1941
Died: June 04, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2548452

John Rex Thompson

Born: January 15, 1938
Died: April 01, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2547964

Vacation Bible School at FBC,K

I don’t get around to see what all is going on, but I see happy children who seem full of new information about Jesus.  Pray we will continue strong to the end.  The parent night program is Friday at 6:30.

Friday Morning BIble Study

Due to VBS, we will not have Bible study this week.  We will miss another week and resume our present study on revelations of Jesus on the 20th at 10:00 A.M.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Reframing the Picture” – http://odb.org/?tz=-07

As an eagle stirs up its nest,
. . . spreading out its wings,
. . . so the Lord alone led [Jacob].
~ Deuteronomy 32:11-12~
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?
Yet not one of them will fall to the ground
apart from the will of your Father…
So don’t be afraid;
you are worth more than many sparrows.”
~Matthew 10:29-31~

“His Eye is on the Sparrow” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/i/hiseyeis.htm

Be sure to read the introduction to this hymn.  

 

Enjoy this day the Lord has given to us.  Give back a portion of the day to Him.

Anna Lee

Wednesday – VBS Day 3

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.

Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” 

~Philippians 2:3 NIV~

 

Harrell Sharkey

Pray for Harrell as he begins the process of recovery from shoulder replacement.  Pray for his family as they help him through this time.

Sherman and Jewel Kay Cutrer

Sherman’s last surgery went well.  He and Jewel Kay are both ready to leave the hospital world.  Pray it won’t be long.  Pray for them as they continue to work through this healing process.

Dr. Danny Smith’s mother-in-law, Mrs. Miller

Kathy’s mom fell and fractured a wrist and her pelvis.  Pray for Mrs. Beatrice Gray Miller and her family as they help with her care.

Macy Guelder

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/538e580eaf3d791c31711a3b

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Operation Christmas Child

We know the joy of packing shoeboxes each year and anticipating the joy of the children who will be opening them – the joy of enjoying the toys and treats and the joy of getting to hear about Jesus.  To many, this is their only Christmas and their first opportunity to hear about Jesus.

https://www.facebook.com/OCCshoeboxes

A Great Blog – revkevreflections

Rev. Kevin Smith’s blog is a must-read at my house.  He pastors Pine Ridge Methodist Church and the Tangipahoa United Methodist Church.

http://revkevreflections.wordpress.com/2014/06/03/gather-around-the-table/comment-page-1/#comment-6

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Vacation Bible School = One of my favorite times of the whole year!  I’m so blessed be be able to work and to be included!

Anna Lee

Tuesday – 2nd day of VBS!

“They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship,
in the breaking of bread,
and in prayers.
And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”
~Acts 2:42, 47b, NKJV~

 

Mrs. Tullie Dean

“Miss” Tullie had heart surgery yesterday at Lacombe.  Pray for her as she works through the recovery period.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/538d1cd6ca16b4fd1f60d5da

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2014/06/its-summertime.html

Connor Corkern

Connor has been admitted to Children’s Hospital to receive help with his seizures.  Pray all goes well there so he can be back at home soon.

VBS at Line Creek

  • Kickoff Saturday 10:00-2:00
  • June 8th-12th – 5:30-8:30 P.M.
  • Final Program – June 13th

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The View from the End” – http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “All things work together for good to those who love God.”   ~Romans 8:28

Sunday

“Let the little children come to Me, and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

(Vacation Bible Schools are usually in June.  This is when/where many children come to know the Lord.  Pray this month for VBS’s all over our community, parish, state, and world.)

Norman Stuart

Norman has been moved from North Oaks to an acute care facility.  Pray for him and his family as they make more adjustments.

Eva Smith

Eva, of northwestern Alabama, is not doing well.  Please pray for my brother-in-law, Donnie Eudy and his sister, Sandra.

FBC, Amite Youth Mission Trip to Spain

The youth  have had great experiences, but will be traveling home today.  Pray for safe travels and lives, both in Spain and in Amite, that have been touched forever.   Thank God for their leadership and church providing such an opportunity.

Devotional, Scripture, and Song

“Kangaroos and Emus”

http://odb.org/2014/06/01/kangaroos-and-emus/

What an interesting fact!

Forgetting those things which are behind . . .
I press toward the goal
for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
~Philippians 3:13-14~

 

“Forward through the Ages”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/o/forwarta.htm

 

VBS at FBC, K begins Monday morning.  If you have not registered your children/grandchildren/nieces/nephews yet, it is not too late.  This can be done at church today or at VBS in the morning.

 

Last night, David and I heard a hymn, “Where No One Stands Alone”, on television.  We haven’t heard it in a long time.   It is the continuation of a thought that was brought up in Bible Study Friday morning.  I take these “God Winks” as a reminder for my life.

http://www.stlyrics.com/songs/g/gaithervocalband5212/wherenoonestandsalone875441.html

Anna Lee