Category: FBC

Wednesday

“Risk your life and get more than you ever dreamed of.”

~Luke 19:26 MSG~

 

Humility doesn’t mean that you think less of yourself,

but that you think of yourself less.

~~~Max Lucado~~~

I haven’t heard any reports from See You at the Pole this morning, but I hope our young people turned out and set a good example for others.

There are 41 more days until the election.  If you have not already joined 40 Days of Prayer for America, I hope you will do so today.

There will be an area wide (larger than just our association) training for Sunday School Teachers Monday night at FBC, Kentwood from 6:00-8:30.  I understand there are only four in the state.  This replaces the meetings such as Blitz on the Bayou.

Wendell Miller surgery for a pacemaker went well this week.  Keep him in your prayers as he recovers and adjusts to this device.

Andy Taylor learned Monday the doctor will try two more things before surgery.  The coming six weeks he will wear a larger brace and have a gel to rum on to ease the pain.  Let’s pray this option works.

Kim (Newell Landry) goes in at 9 AM in the morning to be treated with the radioactive iodine! Please pray she will have no bad side effects and will be healed of this cancer!!! Thanks friends for all your prayers! Love to all of you!!  (From her mother Rosa M. Turner)

Adult Mission Study for the Georgia Barnette Missions Offering

http://www.lbc.org/GBO/Default2.aspx?id=8229

Samaritan’s Purse Heal Our Patriots Dedication

http://www.operationhealourpatriots.org/dedication_event/

Baptist Press

https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/139ff21176eab82b

Have a sweet day of communication with the Lord.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Faithful is He who calls you,

and He also will bring it to pass.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:24 NASB~

I had another great night of Beth Moore’s “Loving Well” last night at East Fork.  Next week’s study will be on Tuesday because of the Association Sunday School Teacher Training at FBC, Kentwood which will be Monday.

Tonight is the last night for “Heaven’s Gate, Hell’s Flames” at The Lord’s Church.  They begin at 6:30.  TLC is about five miles west of I-55 at Tangipahoa.

Georgia Barnett State Mission’s Offering: Your Dollars at Work

http://www.lbc.org/GBO/Default2.aspx?id=8222

Samaritan’s Purse: Heal Our Patriots

http://www.operationhealourpatriots.org/

Baptist Press 

https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/139fa0a4ab4be502

Obituaries

Bruce Roy Callihan, Sr.

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1626203&fh_id=11426

 Jack W. Bennett

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1626001&fh_id=10545

Devotional: What’s That Thing You Always Do?

http://holleygerth.com/whats-that-thing-you-always-do/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dayspring%2FaSfH+%28Heart+to+Heart+with+Holley%29

May God bless you today.  May you bless others today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Still, if you set your heart on God and reach out to him,

If you scrub your hands of sin and refuse to entertain evil in your home,

You’ll be able to face the world unashamed and keep a firm grip on life, guiltless and fearless.

You’ll forget your troubles; they’ll be like old, faded photographs.”

~Job 11:13-16 MSG~

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges is doing better.  She plans to be at church today if at all possible.  Thank God for her sweet spirit and love for her family, her church, and God.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss has a broken rib and two black eyes from her fall.  She’s very thankful she was not hurt any more in her fall.  She also plans to be in church today.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier is planning to attend church today too.  She want to see a pastor at the New Zion homecoming today.  Pray the outing will be a good experience and encouragement for her to get out more.

Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell Harrell are about the same.  Thank God for those who call and visit them regularly to take the church to them.

Donnie Travis of Arcola woke up with speech and balance problems yesterday.  After a shunt procedure, a temporary fix, he is scheduled to see a specialist early in the week.  Please pray for Donnie and his family.

The Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer for Louisiana missions begins today.  The them is Awaken to Joy.

 “Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.”

Psalm 126:5

The state goal is $2,000,000.00.  Each church sets individual goal.  Do you support to encourage the work in Louisiana.

Have a blessed day!   Don’t forget the Louisiana foods meal at FBC, Kentwood and guest speakers talking about the work in Louisiana.  It all begins at 5:30.

One more reminder.  The truck will be at FBC, Kentwood to collect food and other items for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.  Be sure to get your items to the church today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“. . . The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” ~James 5:16b~

 

Alisha Estay did well with her surgery.  Pray for a complete recovery in a timely manner.

Pray for the people of the world as so much unrest is happening.   Pray they would come to know Jesus.

Baptist Press

Southern Baptist teacher killed in Jordan ‘loved by everyone’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38718

54 new int’l missionaries appointed by IMB

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=38719

‘Unconditional’ film promotes faith in action

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=38721

SBDR needs Isaac mud-out, roof repair vols

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=38722

Ryan: Obama’s the extreme one on abortion

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=38723

Tomorrow at 5:30 FBC, Kentwood will begin the season of collecting funds for Louisiana missions, the Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions.  Supper will be Louisiana foods.  That will be followed by speakers sharing about Louisiana missions and Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief.  I hope you will come learn something new and enjoy the food.

Have a great day as you prepare for the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee 

Thursday

“Do not be afraid;

keep on speaking, do not be silent.”

~Acts 18:9b NIV~

Susan  Rimes is doing better.  Katie says she can see the end of all the kidney stone problems her mother has been having.

Greg  Tanner’s memorial service was well attended.  The Scripture used was from I Corinthians 15.  Greg had lots of friends who all know Greg has been welcomed into Heaven.  Pastor Jeff McKneely said something to the effect of “Greg was a father to those who needed a father, a friend to those who needed a friend, and a husband to, no offense, Susan, to the widows who needed a husband”.

Pray for trouble at/in out embassies.  Pray for wisdom to those who have the power to stop the process.

There will be a WMU meeting tonight at 6 P.M. in the fellowship hall of FBC.  All ladies are welcomed.

The Georgia Barnette Offering for missions in our state will begin a week of prayer Sunday.  Pray for God to open your eyes to spiritual needs here in Louisiana.

Devotional – “After Surrender, then What?”

http://utmost.org/

“Ture surrender in death means being united with Jesus.”

May God richly bless you this very day!

Anna Lee

Monday

The senior adult revival for our association met at FBC, Kentwood this morning.  The crowd, singing, preaching, food, and fellowship were all wonderful.  I’m so glad I was able to attend for the first time.  I’m already looking forward to our meeting tomorrow at Kedron.

Some sad notes from this morning

  • Greg Tanner of Osyka lost his battle with pancreatitis this morning.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday night at 7:00 P.M. at House on the Rock in Amite.
  • Bond Riggins of Amite also passed away.  He was well know as a carpenter and flooring man.
  • Mrs. Lorena Clemons of Amite also passed away this morning.

Please pray for peace and comfort for these families and other families who recently lost loved one.

Monday

“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1~

Nikki Newell‘s medication was changed again causing a big improvement in her seizures.  Pray for this family as they try to get her correctly medicated for her newly diagnosed epilepsy problem.

Jimmy Schwartz was a little better yesterday.  Pray he will be a little better today too.

Pray for the Tanner family as they face Greg’s surgery to removed part of his pancreas, which is not going to be an easy surgery.

Taylor Buckley is out of state working with his dad and experiencing problems with kidney stones.  Pray for Taylor to get better and for his mother as she is not with him during this time.

The Two Rivers Associational Senior Adult Revival beging this morning.  Monday, they will meet at FBC, Kentwood, Tuesday at Kedron, and  Wednesday at New Sharon.  Breakfast begins at  9:00 with fellowship, followed by choir practice, worship service, and lunch.  It should be a great time to see friends from other churches.

Floal “Aunt To”, “To-To” Bridges Simmons
(February 15, 1927 – September 7, 2012)

Passed away peacefully to join her loved ones and dear friends on September 7, 2012. She was born in Tangipahoa and was a longtime resident and grocery store owner for many years in Tangipahoa. After closing and retiring from her business, she worked at Tangipahoa General Merchandise. She also worked for Kellwood in Independence. She then moved to Independence where she resided for the past 16 years. There she made new friends and “family” whom she loved and was loved dearly. She showed her kindness by delivering her homemade desserts, plants, etc to her dear friends and family. She had a green thumb like no other. Also, she enjoyed quilting and crafting with her friends in her earlier years. Although she had no children of her own, she was a loving and devoted “Aunt To” starting with her nieces and nephews and a loving and wonderful “To-To” to ALL of her great nieces and nephews. She had enormous love and never a harsh word for them. She also had much joy and happiness in her life during the last seven years by “having a job” everyday babysitting her beloved “BA-BA” Haleigh and “Brother Boy” Hunter…They were the light of her life and kept her moving everyday and SHE granted their every wish. They sincerely loved her and she “loved them more”. Everyone will truly miss her loving care, desserts, pimento cheese and witty humor. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Tangipahoa Methodist Church, a charter member of Tangipahoa Cemetery Committee, and a former member of Tangipahoa Civic Club. She is survived by her 2 sisters, Ruby “Pete” Crain and husband, Oscar and Shelby Bland; 2 special sisters-in-law, Mary Stewart and husband, George and Stella Williamson and husband, Pete; 4 nieces, Tara Morgan and husband, James, Linda Scharwath and husband, Keith, Cindy Crayton and husband, Luke and Stacie Miranda and husband, Mike; 6 nephews, Granville McCoy and wife, Linda, Johnny McCoy and wife, Jeannie, Kenny Bland, Gerald Bland and wife, Cindy, Michael Bland, Michael Stewart and wife, Melanie; 5 great nieces, Denise LaBorde and husband, Rick, Kaci Puglia and husband, Anthony, Hayley Bland, Jessica Halford and husband, Michael and Tisha White and husband, Jamie, 5 great nephews, Brett Morgan, Keith Scharwath, Jr., Kevin Scharwath, John McCoy and wife, Debi and Jeremy McCoy; 6 great great nieces, Katie Miranda, Emma Miranda, Abby White, Olivia White, Gabi McCoy and Claire Halford; 7 great great nephews, Dylan McCoy, Jaxson McCoy, Grant McCoy, Tristan Stewart, Matthew Stewart, Mark Stewart and Sean Halford; great-great “Grand” nephew, Hunter “Brother Boy” Puglia; great great “Grand” niece, Haleigh “BA-BA” Puglia; very special and devoted friends, Faye Pike and Claudia Morgan. Preceded in death by her husband, Julian Simmons; mother, Ruby Bridges; father, Harry Bridges; sister, Evelyn McCoy; brothers, Harry “Man” Bridges and Gerald “Sugarman” Bridges; brothers-in-law, Emmett Tate, G.K. McCoy and Kenny Bland. Pallbearers will be Keith Scharwath, Jr., Kevin Scharwath, Anthony Puglia, Jr., Rick LaBorde, Brett Morgan, and Seth Banks. Honorary pallbearer will be Hunter Puglia. Visitation at Tangipahoa Methodist Church, Tangipahoa, LA from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Services conducted by Pastor L.C. Lord and Pastor Kevin Smith. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional by Holley Gerth: The Day I Said “O Yeah”

http://holleygerth.com/the-day-i-said-oh-yeah/#comments

Find your “O Yeah” of the day today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep,

so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again,

even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.”

~1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, NASB~

Greg Tanner is possibly facing removal of part of his pancreas.  The family requests prayers because this will be a difficult surgery for him.  Greg is in Ochsner Hospital.

Susan Rimes was released from the hospital, but is facing another long journey to remove her kidney stones.  Please be in prayer for her in the coming days.

My former student, Cindy, said her mother, Sue Knight of Amite, has been cleared of one problem, but the doctors have not determined what her health issue is.  Please keep them in your prayers.  Mrs. Knight is in North Oaks.

Continue to pray for Jimmy Schwartz who continues to need out prayers.  Jimmy is in North Oaks.

Pray for the Anthony family as they prepare for the wake and funeral for Mr. Raymond at McKneely’s in Kentwood.

The Associational Senior Adult Revival will be Monday through Wednesday of next week.  Plan to attend and be blessed.

FBC, Kentwood will have a potluck supper Sunday night followed by family night.  Come and be a part of this special time.

Devotional by Holley Gerth -“Your Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream”

http://holleygerth.com/your-favorite-flavor-of-ice-cream/

 Take some times to pray for these requests and some time to complete your preparation for Sunday School tomorrow.  Have a blessed day!
Anna Lee

Thursday Afternoon

Thank-you to those who brought clothing, bedding, cleaning suppliers, etc. to the church for delivery to the families who were flooded out.  I appreciate how quickly you responded and how well you provided for this need.  May God richly bless you for the way you respond to a need, not just to a family you know.  I know the items you gave will be so appreciated by those who receive them.

Susan Rimes is in Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge for observation.  She has two kidney stones who seem to be having a contest to see who can stay in place longer than the other one!  Susan’s fever is better.  Keep Susan and her family in your prayers.

Mrs. Avis Sullivan has another infection and is hospitalized again.  Keep this sweet lady in your prayers too.

A former student, Cindy, requests prayer for her mother, Sue Knight,  who is also being admitted to the hospital.  She’s at North Oaks.

Jimmy Schwartz has been moved to a room that is a step-down from ICU.  Jimmy has an infection and pneumonia.  His family requests that you pray for Jimmy.

Services for Jerry Dell Miller O’Connor of Madison will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at the church immediately following the funeral.

Jerry, 79, passed away Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at Hospice Ministries after a brief illness.

She was born in Osyka, Miss., on June 17, 1933, to Blanche Jones Miller and Fleet Nelson Miller. She graduated from Kentwood High School, attended Port Arthur College, married James Redmond O’Connor on Feb. 13, 1953, raised a family and moved to Jackson, Mississippi where she graduated from Ole Miss with a paralegal degree. She retired from the Attorney General’s Office in 1989.

She was a member of the Lion’s Club of Madison, where she served as treasurer. She enjoyed bridge and bingo and her many friends at the Waterford. Her family would like to express their gratitude to the Waterford, St. Dominic’s Hospital and Hospice Ministries for their compassionate and exceptional care.

She is survived by her children, Constance O’Connor Murray, Charlie O’Connor (Susan), Colleen White (Albert), Celeste Werkheiser (Brooks); grandchildren, Wyler Redmond Murray, Aaron Christopher Murray, Nelson Bozeman White, Candace McLeran, Britain Werkheiser Garner (Jeremy), Brooks Werkheiser, Jr. (Shay); great-grandchildren, March Adeline McLeran, Mick Redmond McLeran, Avery Grace Werkheiser, Turner Brooks Garner, Arden Belle Werkheiser; siblings, Bonnie Miller Schlotterer (Gary); Roma Miller Theriot (Ray); and Steven Miller (Wendy); and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents and by her brother, Fleet Nelson Miller, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Building Fund, 127 Church Road, Madison, Mississippi, 39110.

Wednesday

“A wise man will hear and increase learning,

And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.”

~Proverbs 1:5, NKJV~

The new Wednesday version of AWANA begins tonight at 5:30 with a meal in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  Come tonight to see for yourself.  Also, adults will have the opportunity for get a meal (chicken and dumplings) before prayer meeting.  The meal for adults is by donation only.

“Miss” Lucy Goings has been improving at Ochsner Hospital.  Thank-you for your continued prayers for her and her family.

Dee Newcomb continues to improve.  Please continue to pray for him.

83,500 meals cooked by disaster relief volunteers post-Isaac

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=38637

Isaac special needs list, September 4, 2012 (Louisiana Baptist Convention)

 There are many needs in the wake of Hurricane Isaac. Below are reports and requests from churches, associations, and individuals in need of assistance. If you, or your church, can help, please contact the people listed below via the info they’ve provided. Donations to the LBC Disaster Relief Fund can be made by clicking here.

 Bayou Baptist Association, Houma, La.

Joe Arnold Director of Missions

Email: bayoubaptistassn@bellsouth.net

Office: 985 868 7352 Cell: 985 856 2224

  1. Supply labor to assist chain saw crew. Volunteers could haul limbs and do general clean up.
  2. Churches affected include:
    • Bethel, Bourg – flooded, mud-out crews needed (must be trained)
    • Live Oak, Montegut – flooded, needs mud-out
    • Grand Isle, Grand Isle – wind damage to siding
    • Little Caillou Baptist Mission, Chauvin –  flood damage not covered by insurance

 NOBA, New Orleans, La.

Jack Hunter, Director of Missions

Email: jhunter@joinnoba.com

Office: 504 282 1428 Cell: 504 296 1801

  1. NOBTS – general clean up following clearing of 10-12 big oaks that were blown down. Crews are removing debris. Repairs need to be made to roofs and fences that were damaged.
  2. Association Office – roof is damaged and water damage to interior.
  3. Churches that sustained damaged include:
    • Airline Baptist Church – Roof damage
    • Avondale Baptist Church – Roof is badly damaged and there is water damage to the interior. Church has insurance but has a deductible of $70,000 (not unusual for the area). Financial assistance toward the deductible would be helpful.
    • Oak Park Baptist Church – Roof damaged and there is water in sanctuary and education building. There is evidence of roof leakage in many places.
    • Suburban Baptist Church – structural damage to the eaves and siding, water is leaking in the sanctuary, sign damage, tree damage and playground fencing is down.
    • Barataria Baptist Church, Lafitte – sustained the most damage in the storm. Church is flooded and needs mud-out crews (must be trained).
    • FBC, Westwego – Roof damage, water damage in both buildings
    • FBC, Chalmette – minor roof damage
    • Celebration, Laplace – water in building, floors are damaged
  4. Plaquemines Parish was evacuated before the storm. Much of the parish was flooded. Many families lost everything they were not able to carry. Needs include: household goods, clothing, cleaning supplies, and mud-out services. The leadership of Plaquemines parish is very friendly and welcoming of Baptist assistance. Churches and individuals are asked to consider making cash donations in addition to labor and goods to help citizens there. Chaplains are needed to support the police and emergency personnel.
  5. St. John the Baptist Parish reports damages similar to Plaquemines. Churches and individuals can provide the same type of assistance.

 Northshore Baptist Association, Hammond, La.

Dr. Lonnie Wascom, Director of Missions

Email: Lonnie@NorthshoreBaptists.net

Phone: 225 567 5086 Cell: 985 215 9197

  1. Northshore Baptist Association is doing general Disaster Relief work including serving evacuees housed in the area, feeding units, chainsaw crews, mud-out crews, debris removal, and chaplain services. Churches can help by delivering bottled water and Gatorade/Powerade for workers. Cleaning supplies are also needed for mud-out teams along with donations of labor, materials and financial assistance.
  2. Slidell is still flooded and many residents there have lost most of their possessions. Churches can help by supplying labor, household goods and financial assistance.
  3. Churches reporting damage include:
    • Madisonville FBC – Flooded and needs mud-out crews (must be trained).
    • St. James, Madisonville – A large tree fell on the sanctuary. There is roof damage and cleanup needs.
    • Crossgate, Robert – was cut-off by high water until Monday (9/3) but many of their members had damage. This church needs prayer partners. Rev. Louis Husser is pastor, and may be contacted at (cell) 985 507 7988 (church) 985 542 4797.

Baptist Associations of Southeast Louisiana, Bogalusa, La.

Dr. Stan Statham, Director of Missions

Email:  domstan@basela.org

Office: 985 839 3827 Cell: 985 515 4368

  1. BASELA is conducting DR activities including chainsaw, mud-out, debris removal and chaplain services. Churches can help by delivering bottled water and Gatorade/Powerade for those doing labor. Cleaning supplies are needed for mud-out teams.
  2. Churches sustaining damage include:
    • Trinity, Franklinton – flooded and needs mud-out.
    • Bethel, Franklinton – flooded and needs mud-out.
    • Pleasant Hill, Bogalusa – roof was torn off and sustained extensive damage.
    • Main Street Baptist, Bogalusa – limb went through parsonage roof.

Please continue to pray for those adversely affected by the storms as well as the volunteers who are providing much-needed services.

 Donations to Disaster Relief efforts can be made by clicking this link,www.LBC.org/DRFund.

Louisiana Baptist Convention

http://www.lbc.org/DRFund/

Check the LBC website, www.LBC.org, for additional updates.

Today is the day to get your donations for those flooded out in Franklinton to FBC, Kentwood.  Don’t just say you want to help, gather up some things from your house, make a shopping trip for cleaning supplies, or give a check made out to Baptist Association of Southeast Louisiana (Disaster Relief).  Do your part to help those in our area who were hit the hardest by Isaac.

 

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Anna Lee