Category: FBC

Sunday

“[God] is able to do exceedingly abundantly

above all that we ask or think,

according to the power that works in us.”

~Ephesians 3:20~

 

There are many sick folks with colds, flu, and other seasonal problems.  I’ll not try to list them, but you can pray specifically for those you know of and in general.

Lois Ann Bryant Eldridge
(January 15, 1944 – January 25, 2014)

A resident of Amite, she died at 6:08 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born January 15, 1944 in Kayford, WV and was 70 years of age. For many years, she and her husband owned and operated Home Lumber and Hardware Company. She was an active member and choir member at First United Methodist Church in Amite and was active in the Amite Art Club. She is survived by her husband, Charles R. Eldridge, Jr., Amite; 3 children, Christina Ann Eldridge Calmes, and husband, Terry, Amite, Charles R. Eldridge, III and wife, Wendolyn, Hammond and Dana Lynn Eldridge Robin and husband, Josh, Baton Rouge; 6 grandchildren, Sean Eldridge, Tori Lyn Eldridge, Anthony Brit Calmes, Holly Christina Storey, Andrew Bradley Calmes and Robert Lake Storey; great granddaughter, Savannah Rose Ciccio; brother, Donald Bryant and wife, Brenda, Lafayette. Preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Dan Bryant and Mildred Crum Bryant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mamie C. Eldridge Fund at First United Methodist Church, 800 N. Duncan Ave., Amite, LA 70422.

Angola Health Packets are due to FBC, Kentwood this morning.  Let help minister to those 6.200 inmates.

Pine Ridge Methodist Church will have their monthly breakfast this morning.  Donation will be used to help a family with current needs.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “An Ordinary Day”

http://odb.org/

This could be that day!

Motivational Stories – “Did You Build a Bridge or a Fence?”

http://academictips.org/blogs/do-you-build-bridge-or-fence/

There is a big lesson for us here!

Hymn of the Day – “Make Me a Blessing”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/a/makemeac.htm

Oh, that I could like my life with this sweet song in my heart every day.

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

This is scheduled for Tuesday, but it seems like the weather will rule the day Tuesday, actually Tuesday through Friday.  Check here or call the church office to learn if we will need to postpone this event.

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you,

always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer,

because of your partnership in the gospel

from the first day until now.”

~Philippians 1:3-5~

 

From the mission field:

* Give thanks to God that the only Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift in Dhaka,   Bangladesh, that contained a small pair of plastic sandals reached the person who needed them the most: a little girl undergoing surgery on her feet!

* Please pray for visas to be granted so that pastors from other countries who can speak their language can come to Canada and tell South Asian immigrants about Jesus.

* Praise the Lord that during the Christmas season, several thousand families in Vietnam heard the Gospel and a New Testament, a Gospel tract, and an evangelistic movie were placed in their hands.

* Please pray for a national couple who are part-time church planters in southern Thailand,  as the evil one is using every advantage to keep them from the Lord’s work.

Sharla Tolleson Hodges

Please add my first cousin, Sharla, to your prayer list.  She has Huntington’s Disease and has regressed since her mother, my aunt Naomi, passed away less than a month ago.  She is in her early 50’s.

Nora Ramer Gilmore
(November 1, 1933 – January 24, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2390909&fh_id=10545

Wallace S. “Duppy” Forshag, Jr.
(January 7, 1941 – January 23, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2390913&fh_id=10545

Monroe Earl (Paw Paw) Tillman
(October 19, 1941 – January 23, 2014) 

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2391118&fh_id=10545

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “An Ordinary Day”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – Life – “Two Castle Builders”

http://academictips.org/blogs/two-castle-builders/

Hymn of the Day – “Life’s Railway to Heaven”

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

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Angola Project

If you are packing a zip-lock bag of healthcare supplies for an Angola inmate, please remember to turn them in Sunday morning at FBC,Kentwood.

Weather 

I’m sure yesterday was a long day for many people who stayed in all day, but it was the best way to avoid the traveling problems.  Even though my thermometer says it is 26 degrees now, I know the forecast is for much warmer temperatures later today.  I thank God I was able to “stay put” yesterday.  Please pay attention to the forecast for more cold weather early next week.

Use the next couple of days to prepare for more cold weather.  Help someone else to be better prepared this time.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

for You will answer me.”

~Psalm 85:7~

 

Wanda Smith

Wanda’s foot surgery went well.  Pray for her on her first full day after surgery.

Mrs. Velma Kliesch (Paula Splane’s mother)

Paula’s mother is in ICU at North Oaks.  Please pray for her.

Savana Allen

This young daughter of David and Fannie has been hospitalized to undergo testing.  Pray for her and her family as they endure the testing phase.

Jadon’s Story

Jadon and his mother are home from Detroit despite a flight delay.  Thank God for their safe flight despite cold temperatures and ice.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Load Line”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – Poems – “If a Dog was your Teacher”

http://academictips.org/blogs/if-a-dog-was-your-teacher/

Hymn of the Day – “Leave it There” (If the World from You Withhold”)

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/e/leaveitt.htm

Reminders

  • Bible Study @ 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC; You are invited to attend with us.  Bring a sandwich tomorrow to eat with the group after the study.
  • Angola Inmate Health Kits are due at the office or main entrance of FBC Sunday morning.  Thanks to all who have filled a bag(s).
  • Household linens (towels, sheets, comforters, etc.) are being collected for Restore.  You can drop them off at the office or main entrance of FBC, K.  Thanks to all who have contributed to our Restore collections.

While Bro. Michael and Brandy were at church last night, their house was burglarized.  Pray for them and for the person(s) who did this.  Thank God they are safe.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“For the LORD hears the poor.”

~Psalm 69:33a~

 

Jessica McElveen Garner

According to a post from East Fork Baptist Church, Jessica passed away this morning at 4:45.  Please be in prayer for her family.  They will need lots of encouragement in the coming days.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Cindy Juban

Today is the day Andy Taylor’s sister sees a surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio about her brain tumor.  Pray he can remove the tumor and her vision will return.

Jadon’s Story

Pray for Jadon and his mom as they travel to Detroit for a check-up.  Pray for Jadon and Jacob who do not want to be separated by another trip to the doctor.

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Previous requests

There are many on our prayer list from the last week or two.  Take a few minutes to reread and to add more prayers as needed.  Thanks!

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Heavenly Prospective”

http://odb.org/

Be sure to pay special attention to the first quote on the next website.

Quotes – Motivational Quotes

http://academictips.org/blogs/motivational-quotes/

Hymn of the Day – “Blessed Assurance”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/l/e/blesseda.htm

As you read, hum, or sing this song, think of the lady who wrote this great hymn.  If she could feel like she did, surely we could celebrate each day’s beauty knowing that we will also have the opportunity to see God’s face one day!  I’m sure we will have a glorious celebration with lots of singing in heaven.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Ladies’ Bible Study

10:00 this morning

FBC, Kentwood

Heritage Room

Dick Van Dyke #3

I learned yesterday that Curt Martin’s mom passed away on December 30th.  There was a memorial service for her on Wednesday of last week.  Pray for her family as they deal with her loss.

WMU Associational Meeting

Monday at Spring Creek

10:00 A.M.

Bring your favorite “dish”.

I’m thankful for another night with lots of people and a sweet spirit in the cabin.

Anna Lee

Monday

“God will bless us,

and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.

~Psalm 67:7~

 

Chris Primes

Pray for Chris, his family, and the medical staff as he has surgery today.  Pray he will be a healthier, pain-free young man when this process is completed.

Mrs. Katie Blades

“Miss” Katie is hospitalized in Greensburg.  Please add her to your prayer list.

January Bible Study of Exodus

The January Bible Study at New Zion Baptist Church was taught by Matther Belser.  He did an excellent job of leading the large group through an introduction and the first chapters of Exodus.  The study will continue Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 at New Zion.  It’s not too late to join the group.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Much More than Survival”

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “A Box of Kisses”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-box-of-kisses/

Hymn of the Day – “To the Work”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-box-of-kisses/

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

For those of you interested in becoming international missionaries, those who know someone considering international missions, or for those simply interested in missions in general, you may learn a lot of useful missionary information by using this page.

http://going.imb.org/

Health Kits for Angola Prisoners

There is a current mission project to provide health kits to 6.200 inmates.  The completed kits will be due at First Baptist Church on the morning of the 26th.  I hope you will consider packing one of more kits.  Each kit is estimated to cost only $5.00.

Linens for Restore

Good, clean linens are being collected for donation to Restore in Amite.  You can leave your donations at the office or main entrance of FBC, Kentwood.

Third Thursday

This is the week of our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  We meet at 6:30 and welcome you to join us.  It is a time of food, fellowship, music, inspiring thoughts, and prayer.

How are you going to use this day to increase your Biblical knowledge and understanding? How are you going to use this day to use your Christian influence?  How are you going to use this day to meet a need?

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Sunday

I think this Scripture gives The Prayer Link and all  of us a purpose.

“Pray at all times in the Spirit

with every prayer and request,

and stay alert in this

with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.”

~Ephesians 6:18, HCSB~

 

Chris Primes

Chris Primes of Amite is preparing for a leg amputation because numerous surgeries have not helped.  Pray he continues to have peace about this surgery.  Pray all of his family will have the same peace.  Pray for Chris as he goes through surgery and rehab.

Wayne Simpson

Wayne is at North Oaks and has been there for 13 days.  Pray for a complete recovery for him.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread

http://odb.org/

Motivational Stories – “How the Poor Live”

http://academictips.org/blogs/how-the-poor-live/

Hymn of the Day – “Count Your Blessings”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/o/countyou.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Frequently Asked Questions”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/abouttheoffering.asp?PageNavID=109&faq=active#tabs

Now, I want to answer a question for you.  The question is “Is it too late to give to the LMCO?”

No, it it never too late to give money for international missions.  Mark your offering envelope “LMCO”.  We have already surpassed our goal, but we can always give more.

Today, we can also say some prayers for those who are involved in Human Trafficking – those who are being used and those helping others get away from this problem.

Tonight through Wednesday night Rev. Gibby MdMillan will be leading the January Bible Study at New Zion Baptist Church.  They begin at 6:30 each night.  You are invited to join them.

Have an especially blessed Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“God has listened;

He has paid attention to the sound of my prayer.”

~Psalm 66:19~

 

Wendell Miller of Hillsdale

Please add Wendell Miller, brother of J.C. Miller, to your prayer list.  Wendell had a heart attack Christmas.  Tests indicate he has blockages where he already has had by-passes.  A decision has been made to not do additional surgery now, but to treat him with medication.

Mr. Edward Garner

Please continue to pray for Mr. Edward Garner.  He has developed some complications.

Gaylon Cutrer

Gaylon is doing better than he was at the first of the week.  Keep him in your prayers.

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher as she awaits an appointment on the 30th.  At that time, she hopes to schedule surgery to improve her mobility.

Macy Gueldner

As I was typing a post to let very one know how well Macy has been, she decided we needed a little excitement. So here we are, taking a trip to Baton Rouge in the middle of the night to get a new needle for Macy’s port. Apparently she learned how to unbutton and unzip her pajamas to play with “Buddy”… her port line… and she pulled Buddy out of her port, but not out of her chest. This has accidentally happened before, but we’ve always been across the parking lot from the hospital. I guess Macy wanted a 3 hour round trip ticket to BR tonight, with her Daddy providing the entertainment for the ride (he had a few wisdom teeth pulled today, and he’s a little but silly 🙂
All will be well in a little bit, when she gets reaccessed… and when I can finally get to bed. 

Margie Morgon

Please add Margie Morgon from Texas to prayer list

Thanks
Bill (Frazier)

Cold weather

Many people are now out in the cold fixing broken pipes.  Pray they will not get too wet and cold and become sick.  Pray for safety as people use various forms of heat, often in unsafe ways, to try to stay warm.

WIlton C. Baham
(April 1, 1921 – January 7, 2014)

Wilton C. Baham passed away on January 7, 2014. He was 92 years of age and resided in Terrytown, LA and was a native of Amite, LA. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Dillon Baham and father of Marilyn Baham Naquin and father-in-law of the late Curtis Naquin. Grandfather of Tina Naquin and Julie Naquin Gotangco (Cris, Jr.). Great Grandfather of Tyler Kahl and Adam and Kellie Gotangco. Son of the late Morris and Estelle Baham. He was retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad Company and the First Baptist Church of Algiers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Harold Mosley. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “If a Dog was your Teacher”

http://academictips.org/blogs/if-a-dog-was-your-teacher/

Hymn of the Day – “Love Lifted Me”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/l/lliftdme.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

We met our goal at church two weeks ago, but it is never too late to contribute to this special offering for missions.  Remember, 100% of the money given goes to support missionaries and their missionary projects.

“One More Day”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12334&LanguageID=1709

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Dick Van Dike Bible Study

We will meet Friday morning for Bible study at 10:00.  I hope to see you there.  Remember, there is no homework or preparation.  We watch the short video, read Scriptures, and discuss the topic of the week.

Care Packages for Angola Inmates

Plan with your class or work individually to fill some ziplock bags (similar to the bags we do for the migrant workers).  The big difference is that 6,200 are needed.  Get your bags turned in by Sunday morning, January 26th.

Thanks for praying today.  Your prayers mean so much to so many!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Then everyone will fear and will tell about God’s work,

for they will understand what He has done.”

~Psalm 64:9~

 

Apology

I’m sorry I haven’t posted in a while.  We added a second router and blew the system until this morning.  David and I fixed it temporarily.  It isn’t pretty, but it works!  Also, we went to Texas for my aunt’s funeral.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Jadon’s Story

Jadon and his family are celebrating two years since his big surgery and two years of being seizure free.  Wow!  What a blessing!

Alan Ray Blackwell

Alan Ray continues to improve at North Oaks.  He will be moved to another section of the hospital today.  Keep the prayers coming.

William Bobby “Sonny” Gill Jr.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=william-bobby-gill-sonny&pid=168896511&fhid=15848

Frank J. “Black” Sagnibene, Sr.
(August 6, 1939 – January 3, 2014)

http://www.mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2369274&fh_id=10545

Naomi Draughon Tolleson Orr

http://www.murrayorwosky.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2368073&fh_id=11588

Mrs. Iris Cunningham of Roseland passed away this morning.  She was a friend to David and me all our lives.  We have enjoyed her monthly trips to the Third Thursday meetings at the cabin.

CARE PKGS For Angola Prison

The items need to be placed in a one gallon zip lock bag and dropped off at FBC, Kentwood by Sunday, January 26th. 

Items to be placed in the bags should cost about $5.00 per bag.  That’s not costly, but a total of 6,200 bags are needed of the inmates.  We can all do our part!

Items needed in each bag:

POWER STICK DEODORANT (Hurricane)

PALMOLIVE SOAP            

ULTRA-BRIGHT TOOTHPASTE, 6OZ                

WASHCLOTH                      

 BIC PINS, NO CLICK

NOTE TABLET                     

TOOTH BRUSH, SOFT HANDLE 4/PACK       

 ENVELOPES

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Night No One Came”

     http://odb.org/

Thanks for your patience with me.

Anna Lee

Tuesday – Thursday

“’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,

and with all your soul,

and with all your mind.’

This is the great and foremost commandment.

The second is like it, ‘

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”

~Matthew 6:37b-39, NASB~

 

I’ve got some big news to share today!

Ray Blackwell

Ray Blackwell will be having major surgery because of his cancer today, Tuesday.  Please be in prayer for him, his surgeon, and his family as they wait.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Update – The surgery went well.  He is progressing as expected.  Thank-you for your continued prayers.

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Linda B. Williams

Linda has had bronchitis for about a month.  She’s been in the ER for hours because there is no room available now.  Please pray she can get the needed help while there.

Update: She is home with her bronchitis almost gone.  She now has oxygen to use at night to help her when she seems to have the most problems.

Naomi Draughon Tolleson Orr

My aunt passed away Tuesday night in Sulphur Springs, TX.  She was here five months ago when we had services for Daddy.  Her obituary is not available yet, but I will post it when it becomes available.

Lela Fay Newman-Toler
(September 7, 1932 – January 1, 2014) 

A resident of Gloster, MS, left this world to join her heavenly father at 6:15AM on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Field Memorial Hospital in Centreville, MS. She was born September 7, 1932 in Tylertown, MS and was 81 years of age. She was a devoted and dutiful member of Galilee Baptist Church, she loved to sing duets with her husband, was an avid gardener, a devoted wife and mother, and adored her grandchildren as they were the light of her life. Survived by her husband, Rupert Toler; 3 daughters, Janie Robertson and husband, Bill, Baton Rouge; Ruby Smith and husband, Larry, Livingston; Jan Fitzpatrick and husband, Michael, Pennsylvania; son, Rodney Toler, Gloster, MS; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, 1st husband, Enos James Newman; son, Richard “Dickie” Oliver Newman; parents, Burl and Osea Fortenberry; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Thursday and at New Zion Baptist Church from 11:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 3, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Brian Malone and Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Galilee Baptist Church or The American Cancer Society. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

Yes, today is considered a holiday by many, but Nyla will be open for business.  Our “young” ladies with December birthdays will be honored.  Come out and join us at 11:00 this morning.

Update: We had a great meeting.  Our next birthday party, for the January birthday ladies, will be the last Tuesday of January.

Dick Van Dyke Bible Study

The year 2014 brings a new Bible study and a new opportunity to join the group.  Friday morning at 10:00 A.M., a new study will begin.  It begins with a segment of the television show, but moves into application to our lives with many Scriptures to point us in the right direction.  The first study will be about family.

Keep reading for the BIG news.

Baptist Press 

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “No Appetite”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Appreciate Life’s Little Annoying Things”

http://academictips.org/blogs/appreciate-lifes-annoying-little-things/

Hymn of the Day – “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

http://academictips.org/blogs/appreciate-lifes-annoying-little-things/

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Tents and Bibles”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12196&LanguageID=1709

This leads me to the big news!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at FBC, Kentwood

Our Lottie Moon goal was $20,000.00, with an hallelujah goal of $21,000.00.  Laurie sent me an email saying we have received $23, 336.35!  I thought you might be as excited as I am.  Usually it takes us into January to meet our goal.  As far as I know, we have never reached $23,000.00.

I want to reflect back on 2013!  It was a good year in many ways.

    • I was with Jason’s family for Christmas for the first time!
    • We learned Jennie’s family has been selected to work in Richmond next year!  (It doesn’t take three airplanes to get there!)
    • David and I are healthy, as are our children and their families.
    • We celebrated forty-six years of marriage in August.
    • We love where we live and usually get to spend our time as we wish each day.
    • We love to learn about and share Jesus through our Sunday School classes, Bible studies, Third Thursday meetings at the cabin, etc.
    • We have many friends and have added lots of new ones this year.
    • Daddy lived a long life and was able to live alone after Momma passed away.
    • I was able to complete another year of theprayerlink.com.

I’m ready for 2014!  I don’t know what it holds, but I do know who holds my future!  I hope you know who holds your future.  If not, please ask me or someone else who can tell you.  

Anna Lee

Monday

“My heart’s desire

and prayer to God concerning them

is for their salvation!”

~Romans 10:1~

 

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

Pray for Mrs. Betty Catherine as she sees her doctor about possible back surgery to help her get around better.

Mr. Ray Blackwell

Pray for him as he has upcoming surgery.

Safety on the road

Pray for traveling safety for all those who will be traveling long distances and for those just making their usual short runs in their own community.  Pray for more awareness of “the other guy” and potential problems.

Opportunities to ladies this week at FBC, Kentwood

  • “Young” Ladies Birthday Party tomorrow at Nyla’s at 11:00.  Call the church office or me for more information.
  • Bible Study Friday morning at 10:00 as we begin the Dick Van Dyke series

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Mixed Emotions”

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “The Miracle of Love” (True story)

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-miracle-of-love-true-story/

Hymn of the Day – “Love is the Theme”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Fruitful Relationships”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12271&LanguageID=1709

Be a blessing to someone who is sick, in need, or needs to find Jesus.

Anna Lee