Category: FBC

Thursday

“I waited patiently for the Lord,

and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.”

~Psalm 40:1~

Mike Moore of West Monroe

Mike recently learned that his cancer has not spread, but he has been bleeding behind his eye.  Yesterday, he got a shot in his eye to stop the bleeding.  Pray for Mike and his family as they wait and pray to learn if the shot was effective.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5385ff018b5cd3835c2495c5

Legislative Alert

Louisiana Baptists,

Somehow Senate Bill 654 has sneaked its way through the legislative process and now faces final passage in the House of Representatives.  This bill “requires the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage permits to commercial film theaters.” If this bill passes movie theaters would be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages. It is expected to come to the Floor of the House prior to the end of the session on Monday, June 2.

The full text of SB 654 can be read here: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=900559 It is imperative that we contact our representatives ASAP to insure the defeat of SB 654. If you do not know your representative, follow the link below to find out who he or she is. Then contact your representative via phone or e-mail and ask him or her to vote NO on SB 854. http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/H_Reps_ByAddress.asp

Kelly Boggs

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Louisiana Baptists

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Quest for Stolen Treasure”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

[Jesus] said to them,
“Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
~Matthew 4:19~
“Jesus Calls Us”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesuscus.htm

Vacation Bible School

VBS at FBC,K begins Monday.  Call 229-8111 for more information and to register.

Thanks to those of you who read and pray.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“God reigns over the nations;

God is seated on his holy throne.”

~Psalm 47:8~

 

Becky Lynn Graves

Please pray for Jill Brister’s cousin, Becky Lynn.  She has had some serious complications following the birth of her son, Aidan James.

Luther Davis of Amite

Mr. Luther fell and is hospitalized for tests.  Please pray for him and his family.

Young Ladies’ Birthday Party

Ladies of FBC,K are invited to The Cafe at 11:00 this morning to celebrate the May birthdays.

God’s Storehouse in Amite

FBC, Kentwood collected peanut butter during the month of May.  I don’t have a final count, but will get one Friday.  Each jar of peanut butter had a label containing John 3:16 applied for a silent witness every time the peanut butter was seen/used.  God’s Storehouse has asked for jars of jelly/jam to be collected during June.  Bring them to FBC, K and leave them in the stairwell to the office.  Please note the we can only take purchased jelly/jam. not home canned, due to health regulations.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School will begin Monday morning at FBC, K.  We will be looking for children who are three years old though those who completed 5th grade in school this year.  Children can be delivered to the auditorium for 8:20 and picked up in the auditorium at 11:30.  Contact the church office at 229-8111 for information about registration and a t-shirt.

Other Vacation Bible Schools

  • June 16th at SCBC
  • June 23th at NZBC and EFBC

I don’t know times or ages for these, but you can contact someone from these churches if you need more information.

Ladies’ Night: Purses 

Our meeting is scheduled for June 26th at 6:15.  Sign up at the church or call the church office for more information.  You are requested to bring your purse and one (new or gently used) to pack at the meeting and then share as a “happy”.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Our Daily Bread – “Blessed Forgetfulness”

http://odb.org/2014/05/27/blessed-forgetfulness/

I am the door.
If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved.
~John 10:9~
“He took the children in His arms,
put His hands on them,
and blessed them.”
~Mark 10:16~

“Safe in the Arms of Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/f/safearms.htm

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Therefore, brothers,

stand firm and hold to the traditions you were taught,

either by our message or by our letter.”

~2 Thessalonians 2: 15, HCSB~

 

Lloyd Hayden

Pray for Lloyd as he has an important medical test this week.  He and his family are appreciative of your prayers.

Hazel Smith

Pray for “Miss” Hazel as she has a test this week.  Pray she can get to feeling better soon.

Norman Stuart

Norman is about the same.  Pray for his family as they remain faithfully at his side.

Betty Pittman

Lois Pittman asked for prayer for Betty who has cancer.  Thanks for praying.

Mission Trip to Spain

The youth have safely arrived.  Pray for them as they minister in Spain.  May their experiences be life-altering for them and for the people they encounter.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“A Call to Comfort”

http://odb.org/2014/05/26/a-call-to-comfort/

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.
~ 2 Corinthians 1:3~
“As thy days, so shall thy strength be.”
~Deuteronomy 33:25~

“Day by Day”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daybyday.htm

I learned this hymn from the youth of my church about thirty years ago.  They learned it at camp and passed it on to the church when they returned.

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

The “young” ladies who have/had May birthdays will be honored tomorrow at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.  Come have lunch with us and enjoy visiting with some special ladies.  Ladies being honored are Judy Liberto, Wilma Smith, Firma Kay Schneeweiss, Marilyn Hart, Verna Callihan, Margaret Oliver, Kathryn Kuss, and Diane Turner.

Vacation Bible School

VBS at FBC,K will begin one week from today.  I look forward to seeing all the bring faces and working with the children again.  Contact the church at 229-8111 for more information, but not today.  The church office is closed today.

Memorial Day

Today is a day to remember and honor those who gave their lives in serving in our military protecting the freedoms of our country!  American flags in our communities should be a reminder if you are “out and about”.

Thank you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“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~

 

Memorial Day

Take time to look at the images in this first link.  They will be a reminder of how this holiday is to be celebrated, remembering those who gave their lives in military service! The other links give you a brief history of this solemn holiday.

https://www.google.com/search?q=memorial+day&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS508US509&es_sm=91&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=8UuA

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day

http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/

http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp?utm_source=3birds&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=AUBURNVW_Fun+Facts+About+Memorial+Day

Mrs. Mattie Lambert

Mrs. Mattie Lambert passed away and is now enjoying her heavenly home.  I’ll post an obituary when one is available.

God’s Storehouse

We will be concluding our collection of peanut butter at the end of the month.  So far, we have sixty jars of peanut, including one four pound container of peanut butter! God’s Storehouse has asked that we collect jelly next, so the month of June will be set aside for that collection.

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“An Appropriate Name”

http://odb.org/2014/05/24/an-appropriate-name/

You shall call His name Jesus.
~Matthew 1:21~
“Thy Name is as ointment poured forth.”
~Song of Solomon 1:3~

“Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/i/jisnikno.htm

Thank-you for checking this site daily and praying for the needs that are listed and others that are not listed.  You are so important to so many people.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I sought the Lord,

and he answered me.”

~Psalm 34:4a~

Rest assured, He hears us and answers in one of three ways – Yes, No, or Wait!

Charles Miller

Charles Miller of Hillsdale, was injured in a hay-fluffing accident yesterday.  Thankfully, he will be okay soon.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

“Lil Man” continues to have good days.  He certainly is looking forward to getting to come home from Arizona for a visit.  He and his family thank you for your prayers.

Audrey L. Vernon

Born: November 30, 1939
Died: May 18, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2525795

Operation Christmas Child (Thanks to Margaret Carter of Tickfaw Baptist Church)

  • Pray for Operation Christmas Child team delivering shoeboxes this week in the Phillipines. One of the team members is from Bush, La. & is our Area Leader.
  • “Yesterday I received a thank you letter and photo from 10-year old Ana Mae in the Philippines. She was wearing the pink gathered skirt and yellow and pink top I sent in the shoebox and looked so adorable in it. I was touched by something she wrote. She said she had nothing to give me but she hoped JESUS would give me many gifts. He has and continues to bless me every day.” – Ruthie C.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Once Upon A Time”

http://odb.org/

Matthew 24:32–44

Parable of the Fig Tree

Mark 13:28–31; Luke 21:29–33

32 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that 5it is near—at the doors! 34 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

Mark 13:32–37; Luke 21:34–36

36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of 6heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40 Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. 42 Watch therefore, for you do not know what 7hour your Lord is coming. 43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known what 8hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

 “What is it Were Today?”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/a/whatifit.htm 

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Young at Heart

You are invited to New Zion Baptist Church this morning at 10:30 for their monthly “Young at Heart”.  This morning there will be a guest performing followed by a pot-luck lunch.

God’s Storehouse in Amite

We are still collecting peanut butter for God’s Storehouse to share with families who need food.  You are welcome to bring your donation to FBC, Kentwood (office entrance) or to deliver it to God’s Storehouse yourself.  Thanks for helping to meet a current need.

Thanks for praying today.  Your prayers touch many families.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.”

~1 Timothy 2:8~

 

S.N.A.K.

Parents of Children, remember that tonight is the first S.N.A.K. (Sunday Night Activities for Kids at FBC,K).

Young at Heart

Tuesday, New Zion Baptist Church will host people from the community for a pot-luck lunch and have some entertainment.  I will ask about the entertainment and tell you who it is scheduled to be.

Special Singing

James Rimes’ group will be singing in Roseland this morning at 11:00.  I know you are welcome to attend.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“A New Bucket List”

http://odb.org/2014/05/18/a-new-bucket-list/

“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.
Honor one another above yourselves.”
~Romans 12:10~ NIV
“Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these
my brethren,
ye have done it unto me.”
~Matthew 25:40~

“Others”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm

Have a great Lord’s Day!  My Sunday School lesson is on restoring hope.  That’s certainly a way of helping others.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“To all who did accept him and believe in him

he gave the right to become children of God.

They did not become his children in any human way —

by any human parents or human desire.

They were born of God.” 

~John 1:12-13 NCV~

 

Anne Ellzey

Please continue to pray for Anne Ellzey.  She has had another TIA.  She’s home now after spending some time in the ER having a lot of tests done.  Pray for her family and her caregivers.

Betty Genusa Lomax

Born: April 23, 1943
Died: May 16, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2524524

Bobbie Jean Newell Beddingfield Henry

Born: May 06, 1925
Died: May 12, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2524393

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Peanut Butter for God’s Storehouse

There is a shortage of peanut butter at God’s Storehouse in Amite.  This is one of the staples in their food ministry.  Please bring any amount of peanut butter you can to the stairwell by the office entrance to FBC, K.  A label with John 3:16 will be applied to each jar before delivery is made.  Thanks for helping with this local need.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Surfacing”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07 

“You, who once were alienated
and enemies in your mind by wicked works,
yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh
through death.”
~Col. 1:21-22~
“Snatch others from the fire and save them.”
~Jude 1:23~

“Rescue the Perishing”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/r/e/rescuetp.htm

Superman Bible Study

Yesterday’s Bible study was one of the best we have done.  Join us next week as we learn more about Jesus.

Young at Heart

Young at Heart will meet at New Zion Baptist Church Tuesday at 10:30.  Bring a covered dish.  You don’t have to be a member at New Zion or even Baptist.  Everyone is welcome.  Meet some people in our community that you don’t know yet.  Then, sit back and enjoy the speaker.  Enjoy some great fellowship with other senior adult Christians.

James Rimes and Friends

James will be singing at Roseland Baptist Church Sunday morning.  You are invited to join them at 11:00 A.M.  Expect to feel God’s presence through the music and the words that will be spoken.

Do something for someone else today.  You might visit, call, cook, pray, help with a task that needs to be done, etc.  Take that big step today!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy,

that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1~

 

Mrs. Hellen Morris

I forgot to mention that “Miss” Hellen is now at Kentwood Rehab.

Susie  St. Alexander

Susie is improving and will be moved to the swing unit of Greensburg hospital next week.  Pray for her as she continues to improve.

Steve Hatchel

From Boyd: Thank you for praying for my father. He will begin chemo and radiation treatment for multi-form Glioblastoma next week. Hope is a powerful emotion.

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Third Thursday

David and I were honored that three people attended last night who have not attended before and that seven different churches were represented.  God is so good to all of us.  It was a good night of Christian fellowship for all who were present.

Bible Study

Our lesson this morning will show parallels between Superman and the Super Man.  I’m not into super heroes, but there is much to be learned from this lesson.  We will meet in the fellowship hall of FBC, K at 10 A.M.  You are welcome to join us.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Many Advisors”

http://odb.org/2014/05/16/many-advisors/

“Without counsel, plans go awry,
but in the multitude of counselors they are established.”
~Prov. 15:22~
“He will be our Guide even to the end.”
~Psalm 48:14~

“Life’s Railway to Heaven”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/r/lrailway.htm

I’m looking forward to another beautiful day, compliments of God.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“May the LORD be praised,

for He has heard the sound of my pleading.”

~Psalm 28:6~

 

FBC, K Activities

S.N.A.K.

S.N.A.K. – Sunday Night Activities for Kids

Begins Sunday at 5:30 P.M.

Get in on the first week!

Ladies’ Bible Study

Friday morning at 10:00

Beginning four weeks about the life of Jesus

Meet in the fellowship hall

Bible Study on Hebrews

Sunday nights and Monday nights

Linda Huckaby

Out of hospital and back at work

Awaiting decision about test results

Kathryn Kuss

Awaiting appointment with arthritis specialist

Annie Belle Harrell

“Boot” will be removed in a week

Decisions will be make about best placement for next step of treatment

Third Thursday at the Cabin

Tonight at 6:30

David and Anna Lee’s

May Mission Project

We are collecting jars of peanut butter to meet a need at God’s Storehouse.

You can deliver your jars directly to God’s Storehouse in Amite or drop them off under the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, K.  A label with John 3:16 will be applied before the peanut butter is delivered to Amite.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Slow Healing Process”

http://odb.org/2014/05/15/slow-healing-process/

“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes;
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.
There shall be no more pain,
for the former things have passed away.”
~Rev. 21:4~

“We Will Understand it Better By and By”

http://www.newgroundministries.com/lyrics/pages/wewillunderstanditbetterbyandby.htm 

Make this day special for someone else today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“All of you together are Christ’s body,

and each one of you is a part of it.” 

~ Corinthians 12:27 (NLT)~

 

Bobby Simpson

Bobby had  surgery again to make sure enough tissue was removed.  He’s doing well and is expected to have no problems from surgery.  Thank-you for your prayers for him.

Linda Huckaby

Linda is hospitalized in McComb and undergoing tests.  Pray for her problem to be identified quickly so she can improve.  Thanks for praying.

Susan Rimes

Thursday, Susan fell again.  This time it happened in her kitchen with her falling forward.  Her left knee is the main victim.  Pray for her as she gives it some healing time.  Pray the pain will ease quickly.

Ora Lee Wilson

Ora Lee has been having outpatient tests for the last couple of days.  Pray for her as she seeks to get some answers and then proper treatment.

Lloyd Hayden

Lloyd is suffering with a pinched nerve in his neck.  Pray for him as he “takes it easy” until he fells better.

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen has shown some improvement over the past few days.  Please continue to pray for her.  She’s still hospitalized at OLOL in Baton Rouge.

Macy Wagner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/536d48b8a589b43c100afd37

Stanley Finch Davis, Jr.

Born: November 08, 1927
Died: May 08, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2519302

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Missions

We’ve been emphasizing the need for peanut butter for God’s Storehouse in Amite.  Yesterday, labels with the Scripture, John 3:16, were applied to the jars.  A wonderful problem was discovered.  We had more jars than labels.  I will see to it we soon have more labels, so keep on bringing peanut butter (to the area under the stairway at the office entrance to FBC,K).  Thanks for being so responsive to a need.  This emphasis will continue all month.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Way Out”

http://odb.org/2014/05/10/way-out/

“You may ask Me for anything in My Name,
and I will do it.”
~John 14:13~

“God Will Take Care of You”

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

This has been my “go-to” song of assurance for about fifty years.  It means as much to me today as it always has.  Things never get too difficult for God.  He always wants the best for me!

Rain!  Rain was needed in our area.  God provided it.  Someone else sent the phone message at 1:00 A.M. that there is a flash flood watch in areas to the south of here.  A phone alert in the middle of the night will certainly get you up!  I’m thankful for the rain and the alert for people who may have needed to get up and become aware of their rain situation.  I’m also thankful not to live in a low area.  I pray  that people to the south of here will be aware of their situation and even if flooding happens they will know that “God Will Take Care of (Them) You”.

Third Thursday

Thursday, at 6:30 P.M., we will have our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  You are invited to join us.  Since the month of May started on a Thursday, the meeting comes earlier in the month than usual.  Don’t miss this opportunity to be blessed.

There is a man in our area who spends ALL DAY every Saturday studying his Bible so he will be prepared to teach a class on Sunday.  He wants to be prepared and do God’s will as he prepares to teach.  May we all have a greater willingness to learn what God has for us each week!

Have a great day of preparation for the Lord’s day!

Anna Lee

Anna Lee