Category: FBC

Monday

                                                         “If anyone is thirsty,

                                             he should come to Me and drink!

                                                   The one who believes in Me,

                                                   as the Scripture has said,

             will have streams of living water flow from deep within him.”

                                                   ~John 7:37b-38, HCSB~

“Sundae on Sunday” was very good.  People enjoyed visiting while they ate.  The trio of Reviere, Taylor, and Rimes sang and lead a sing-a-long.  Bro. Tom shared a brief message on missions.

FBC, Amite has made it to New Mexico where they will begin their mission work with the Navaho today.  Keep the teams and the people of the reservation in your prayers.

Several churches have taken their youth to camp this week.  Pray for the youth and the adults who accompanied them from Spring Creek, Osyka, and New Zion.

Pray for the Vacation Bible Schools that will begin today/tonight at East Fork and Bethel Baptist Churches.  What a great week for children and youth in our area.

Devotionals: Heart to Heart with Holley – Things Our Hearts Forget (2)

http://www.holleygerth.com/heart-to-heart-with-holley/?currentPage=7

Monday is usually my least favorite day of the week because I get up tired from all the activities of the past two or three days.  I had been very busy, as usual, but I’m going to make this Monday a good day, just because God has blessed me with this day and so many other things.

Anna Lee

Saturday Night

I want to let everyone know that Rev. Tom Higginbothan will be preaching tomorrow while Bro. Joey is vacationing at the beach.  Bro. Tom was our interim several years ago.

Tomorrow evening, at 5:30, we will meet for “Sundae on Sunday”.  Bring store bought ice cream and anything you can think of to go with it – whipped topping, blueberry syrup, bananas, cherries, nuts, sprinkles, candy, chocolate, brownies,  cobbler, pound cake, etc.  We will have a great time enjoying what we combine.  I have information that music will include several guitars.  Bro. Tom will lead in a brief devotional.  All of this will be in the fellowship hall.  Remember, we start early – 5:30!

Friday

 

 

 

“Each of you should look not only to your own interests,

but also to the interests of others.

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 2:4-5 NIV~

 

 

From Janet Pike

Thankful for safe arrival of Mollie Catherine. Born 6-21-12 at 12:11 pm. 6 lbs. 11.9 oz., 18 3/4 inches long. Mom and baby doing great. Thanks to those who have been praying for us.

(Parents are R.J. and Kendal Pike Batuyong.  I think Mollie looks like her dad.  Thank God another healthy baby.)

 

Bock Sims is still unconscious, but is beginning to respond to commands.

 

Third Thursday Meeting

We had another good meeting at the cabin last night.  I thank God for the love and friendship shared last night.  I thank God that despite the physical trials this year of many of the people present, we could not only share in our devotional/songs, but also laugh together.  What a blessing our meetings have been to me!

Baptist Press – See what you missed if you didn’t attend the Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans this week.

http://www.bpnews.net/

 

Devotional

http://www.holleygerth.com/heart-to-heart-with-holley/?currentPage=4

 

Sunday night, FBC, Kentwood will spend our worship, sharing, and fellowship time in the fellowship hall.  We will also have some great sundaes.  Come make one uniquely yours.  See you at 5:30. (Note that time change.)

God has send us another day and allowed us to be hear to spend it.  I trust you will carefully consider how you will spend these precious hours He has provided.  I hope you will spend part of that time in praying for these and others.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast,

because they trust in you.”

~Isaiah 26:3 NIV~

Thank-you, God, for the rain we received last night and this morning.  I knew it would come in Your time.  It did!

Don’t forget the steeple dedication this morning in memory of Mrs. K. Sanders and the dedication of the recent work done in the auditorium.  This will begin at 11:30 and be followed by dinner-on-the-grounds.

Mac Arthur Carter – Pray for this family.

Mac Arthur Carter was born on December 28, 1943 in Roseland, LA. and passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 in Hammond, LA. He was a Paper Warehouse Manager and member of the Baptist faith. Mac was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Mac leaves behind his wife, Virginia Yuhasz Nickens Carter;; daughter, Debra Carter Wilson and husband Gary of Hammond, LA; son, Bobby Carter and wife Stephanie of Hammond, LA; Step-sons, Jeffrey Nickens of Hammond, LA and Michael Nickens of Las Vegas, NV.; brothers, David Carter, Thomas Carter and Marshall Carter and; grandchildren, Logan Wilson, Lauren Nickens, Heather Nickens, Ian Nickens and Zachary Nickens and numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Preceding Mac in death were his first wife, Rosemary Latino Carter; parents, Lemueal Leon Carter and Ernestine Cutrer Carter; grandparents, Tom and Adderine Carter; brothers, Jesse Carter and J.S. Carter.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Highway 190 West of Hammond, on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 8:00 a.m. until services at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Johnny Ray officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Hammond.

Condolences and other information are available online at http://www.thompsoncares.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread

http://odb.org/2012/06/08/getting-to-heaven/

 

 

Vacation Bible Schools  – Pray for each one.

New Zion, Kentwood – June 10-15 @ 5:30-6:30 – Registration @ 5:00 on 6/10; Commencement – Sunday

Kentwood Methodist – June 11-15 @ 9:00 – Noon – Registration forms available in the church office

East Fork, Kentwood – 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.; Commencement Sunday @ 6 P.M.

Spring Creek, Kentwood – July 9 – 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00

The Lord’s Church, Kentwood – July 9 – 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00

FBC, Greensburg – July 23 – 27 @ 5:30 – 8:00 – Registration on July 22

 

I’m thankful for the rain we received last night and this morning.  Have a great, rainy day!

Anna Lee

Saturday Afternoon

Bro. Joey just sent a message asking me to remind you of the dedication service of the steeple in honor in Mrs. Kathryn Sanders and the improvements made in the sanctuary.  After that, we will have lunch.  The church is providing meat and drinks.  You are asked to provide side dishes.

Saturday

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think,

according to the power that works in us,

to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations,

forever and ever.”

~Ephesians 3:20-21~

 

Mrs. Linda Graves fell and broke her hip.  Pray for her as she heals following surgery.

Melissa Johnson thanks all of your for the prayers, calls, and cards following her surgery.

 

The VBS family night was very good.  Thanks to all involved!  We’ll do it again about this time next year!  In the meantime, pray for those who now have more knowledge about God and/or a new relationship with the Lord.

 

Have a great day preparing for the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

VBS Schedules

FBC, Kentwood ends with Family Night tonight @ 7:00 and a swim party next Thursday.  Contact the church office about next week.

New Zion, Kentwood – June 10-15 @ 5:30-6:30 – Registration @ 5:00 on 6/10; Commencement – Sunday

Kentwood Methodist – June 11-15 @ 9:00 – Noon – Registration forms available in the church office

East Fork, Kentwood – 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.; Commencement Sunday @ 6 P.M.

Spring Creek, Kentwood – July 9 – 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00

The Lord’s Church, Kentwood – July 9 – 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00

FBC, Greensburg – July 23 – 27 @ 5:30 – 8:00 – Registration on July 22

 

Notes:

  • If any other churches would like their VBS information posted, please sent it to me.  I’ll be happy to add it.  Thanks!
  • If any of this information is not correct, please let me know.  I’ll gladly correct it.

May God multiply the efforts in each church to give the children a great time and the opportunity to learn more about Jesus!

Friday

“He who believes in the Son has everlasting life;

and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life.”

~John 3:36a, NKJV~

Ora Lee Wilson asks for prayer for Shantell Billiot and her husband.  They were in hopes to adopt some foster children this week, but the judge gave a parent six months to become a real parent.  Shantell and her husband were really looking forward to having the children permanently.  Pray for their broken hearts.  Pray the final outcome of this situation is what is best for the children.

Mr. “Cete” Dillon is still not 100% well.  More tests were done yesterday.  Pray for him to feel 100% soon.

Mrs. Mary Y. Miller has four more weeks of keeping off her foot.  Pray her foot is completely healed at that time.

David Allen was released from North Oaks last night.  Pray he can get to feeling much better soon.

Mrs. Oma Zachary learned she has recovered from heart surgery enough that she can return to her home in Amite.

Mr. Donald Spring continues to improve at rehab in Kentwood.  Pray he will soon be able to go home.

Marsha Bankston got a port for dialysis this week.  Pray the kidney problem will get better so she can continue the chemo.  Pray for Larry as he stand by Marsha’s side.

I have discovered that my Wednesday morning post is not here.  I had posted the VBS schedules for various churches.  I’ll try to repost that this afternoon.

Pray for FBC, Kentwood as we have our last day of VBS today and family night tonight at 7:00.  This will be followed by a fellowship with homemade cookies and brownies.  Come to support and encourage the children.

I think and hope many of you may be interested in this Baptist Press article.

APOLOGETICS: How were the books of the New Testament chosen?

Timothy Paul Jones

Posted on Jun 7, 2012
From a Facebook post

Believing Christ died – that’s history; believing Christ for me  – that’s salvation!  Our Daily Bread

Anna Lee

Thursday

“God is working in you,

giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”

~Philippians 2:13 NLT~

Mrs. Angie Redmond is in room 3119A at North Oaks.  Keep her in your prayers.

Karen Miller’s mom is in pain again.  Pray for her as she considers another block in her back.

Pray for Mrs. Pauline Strickland and her family.  They have had many ups and downs in her condition.

Don’t forget to pray for people who have continuing needs.

  • Jimmy Schwartz
  • Carol Jean Gill
  • Andy Taylor
  • Robbie Lynn C. Kirby
  • Eddie Muse
  • Laura Joiner
  • Raymond Anthony
  • Mary Alice Blackwell
  • Taylor Breeland
  • Derry Magee
  • Gordon Price
  • David Allen
  • Mary Y. Miller
  • Kenneth Birch
  • Shirley Frazier
  • Elizabeth Carol New
  • Mary Womack
  • Evelyn Bridges
  • J.D. Smith
  • Phillip Harrell
  • Annie Belle Harrell
  • Joe Williams
  • Othell Williams
  • Jadon Pailot

Pray for their caregivers too!

Devotional

http://www.holleygerth.com/

Looking forward to seeing God work in many young lives at VBS today!
Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB
JUNE 6, 2012

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).

  • WORLD LEADERS – “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt of Sweden (northwestern Europe, between Norway and Finland).
  • DEAF PEOPLES – Across South America, there are hundreds of towns where the Deaf communities do not have access to a church in their heart language. What is their heart language? Sign Language. These Deaf men and women are looking for answers in their troubled and confused world. Deaf nationals A and O began visiting and inviting the Deaf to a new Deaf Bible study. The first meeting was held in January. This small Bible study has grown and now has an average attendance of 11 Deaf, with a high attendance of 21. What a blessing it is to see this small Bible study group grow to become a church in such a short time! Pray for A and O to have wisdom as they teach weekly. Ask the Holy Spirit to touch the hearts of the Deaf, and pray that Deaf will be ready to “see” His stories and respond in faith. Pray that His Word will spread quickly and result in many Deaf following Jesus.
  • FUTA TORO FULANI OF WEST AFRICA (FU-tah TOH-roh fu-LAH-nee) – Many young people are discouraged because the school year has been declared “void.” Due to strikes and disruptions of one kind or another, it has been decided that insufficient credit has been earned this year for the material to count, so the whole year must be repeated by all the students next year. This puts a financial burden on families and does little to motivate students. These young people are at a very critical time in their lives. They stand with one foot rooted in family and traditions and the other stepping towards the future, ready to break ties and try new ideas, yet they are also losing hope and seeking truth. Where will they find it? We know that the Father’s Word speaks the message of life they need to learn, but who will share this lesson with them? How will they hear unless someone tells them? Who will go? How can they go unless they are sent? Ask the Father to raise up those who can bring the message of hope and life that this generation needs to hear. Ask Him to reveal to you what your part can be in seeing it come to pass.
 Mrs. Oma Zachary was released by a doctor to return to her home in the Amite area.  Thank-you, God, for taking care of this sweet lady.
Pray for Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell as she is preparing for her treatment.  Thank God for her family’s and friend’s support during this time.
Continue to pray for Marsha C. Bankston as she continues to “do everything the hard way”!  Thank-God for her family’s support during this time.

 VBS Schedules

  • FBC, Kentwood – This week – 6:30-11:30 – Commencement Friday night
  • Kentwood Methodist – June 11 – 15 – 9:00 – Noon – Registration forms available at the church office
  • New Zion, Kentwood – June 10-15 – 5:30-8:30 – Walk-in can register at 5:30 on the 10th
  • East Fork, Kentwood – June 25-29 – 6:00 – 8:30 – Commencement Sunday at 6 P.M.
  • Spring Creek, Kentwood – July 9-13 – 6-8:30 P.M.
  • The Lord’s Church, Kentwood – July 9-13 –  6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
  • FBC, Greensburg – July 23-27 – 5;30-8:00 – Registration July 22nd

What wonderful opportunities for area children and volunteer opportunities for adults!

 

Commission Stories

http://www.commissionstories.com/

Baptist Press

https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/137be8fadfddc146

 

Thank-God for this new day and new opportunities He has provided.  Make it special!

Anna Lee