Category: FBC

Tuesday

“Take my yoke and put it on you,

and learn from me,

because I am gentle and humble in spirit;

and you will find rest.

For the yoke I will give you is easy,

and the load I will put on you is light.”

~Matthew 11:29-30 TEV~

 

 

“Come, fly with us” at VBS today./FBC. Kentwood/8:30  – 11 30 – Today:

God has power over circumstances!

Pray for the children to learn a portion of God’s Word today and to see how it applies to them.  Today’s Scriptures are on Daniel.

New VBS information –

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

Pray that some of the 20% chance of rain gets here today (right after VBS)!

Needs & Prayer Requests at Camp Living Waters this week

We have a few needs this week

Concessions Tuesday 9-11:30; 1-3:30
Wed.9-11:30; 1-3:30
Thurs. 9-11:30

Red door Store
Wed afternoon 1-4 p.m.

Kitchen:

Wed.
Lunch 11:30 – 1:30
Supper 5:00 – 6:30

Thurs.
supper (parents night) 5:30-7

please call me

Monday camp 985-345-1831
Tues-Thurs leave a message at home 985-345-3315

Pray needs today:

Traveling safety
registration to run smoothly
Staff to be healthy
children ready to meet God
Equipment continues to work properly
Thunderstorms don’t come between 9-4 each day
Electricity stays on all week
that God will send an ice cream novelity salesman
Camp Pastor Andrew Floyd
Dramatist Kathy Frady
Bible Teacher Bro. Eric
squad staff Kelsie, Jessica, Austin and Caleb
Kitchen staff Mrs. Vernia, Vicky, Lyndsay
Bro. Keith, Bro. Tom, Mr. David
summer staff
lifeguards
volunteers
camp nurse Carla Cooper

 

Devotional

http://www.incourage.me/2012/06/when-you-get-to-turn-the-chair-around.html

I hope you get a little glimpse of the results of your efforts today.

Anna Lee

Monday – VBS Day 1

 

“Therefore many of them believed . . .

prominent women as well as men.”

~Acts 17:12, NKJV~

 

 

Marsha C. Bankston is still hospitalized with kidney problems.  Pray her kidneys beging to function properly.  Pray for Larry as he sticks by Marsha at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Tuesday, Marsha told us it seemed like her body was approaching the chemo with a bad attitude – “I’m doing everything to make things difficult’!  Pray for Marsha’s kidneys to be healthy enough for her to have chemo.

Mr. J. D. Smith told me his blood is much thinner, which is good.  He was having to give blood to thin his out.  Mr. J.D. will be seeing his cardiologist tomorrow.  Pray for a good report.

Mr. Raymond Anthony wanted to attend Sunday School yesterday and did.  He will be working to get his body stronger before he takes the next treatment.

Mr. Gordon Price could still use your prayers as he continues to recover from his last set-back.

Mrs. Laura Joiner moved her check-up appointment from this week to next week.  Pray that she will be less anxious.  Give her a call or visit at home this week.

VBS information

  • FBC, Kentwood; Begins this morning at 8:30; Shirts and music tapes are available in the church office.
  • New Zion; June 10-15: 5:30-8:30 P.M.
  • Spring Creek; June 25 – 29; ^;30 P.M.; Commencement Sunday
  • The Lord’s Church; July 9-13: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.

Pray for the salvation of children this summer at their local V.B.S.

The new student minister at FBC, Kentwood is Bro. Michael Wilson.  Bro. Michael, “Miss” Brandi, and their two children will soon be living here to work with our youth and children.  Pray for them as they make the move to Kentwood and make adjustments to serving here.

I was told my link to Jadon’s Story did not work.  Let’s try again.  If this still doesn’t work, Google Jadon’s story blog.

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Check out PrayerLine at 1-800-395-PRAY.  Let this be your devotional thought for today.

Looking forward to V.B.S. all week.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“As a father is kind to his children,

so the Lord is kind to those who honor him.

He knows what we are made of;

he remembers that we are dust.”

~Psalm 103:13-14 GN~

Aunt Eva Smith (90) is doing well in northwestern Alabama.  She may be ready to go back to the assisted nursing facility today.  Thank-you for praying for her.

VBS is upon us.  For those of us who have a room, decorating time is here.  Tomorrow, I will be bringing the Northern Lights to Kentwood.  I hope the “flights” are right on time next week.  Registration will continue tomorrow and Monday as VBS begins.  Come learn about children as they learn about God.  I’m expecting great things next week.

Mary Alice Huey
(April 3, 1923 – May 31, 2012)

Mary Alice Huey died on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital after a brief illness. She was 89. She was born in Baton Rouge on April 3, 1923, to Ivy James McCoy and Addie Watson McCoy. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Baton Rouge and had a 30-year career in city-parish government, working for a variety of officials and executives from Mayor Jesse L. Webb to Willie Davenport and Collis Temple. She was preceded in death by her parents and by an older brother, Warren Watson McCoy, and his wife Dora. She was married to Preston William Huey, a civil engineer, and is survived by four children: Judith Quin Jolly, Preston William Huey, Jr., Robert Daryl Huey, all of Baton Rouge, and Kathy Huey White of Natchez, MS. She is also survived by two brothers: Col. Ivy James McCoy, USAF, of Gordon, TX, and John Kent McCoy, of St. George Island, FL. An avid swimmer and a dedicated gardener, she also enjoyed travel, bible study and visiting with her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her volunteer work included teaching English to non-native speakers and service on community organization boards such as the YWCA and the Catholic Youth Organization. A private burial service will be in Grangeville, Louisiana, on Saturday, June 2. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 3, at Christ Covenant Church, 1700 Lee Drive in Baton Rouge. The service will be at 3p.m. with visitation beginning at 2p.m. Senior Pastor Bradley Aucoin will conduct the service. The family requests donations in lieu of flowers to Christ Covenant Church or to the Catholic Youth Organization of Baton Rouge. Special thanks to her friends and the staff at Williamsburg Senior Living Community, as well as to her caregivers Cathy and Lucy. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

David W. Husser
(September 22, 1959 – May 31, 2012)

David W. Husser was born September 22, 1959 and passed away at 2:35 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012 at LSU-HS University Hospital, New Orleans, LA. He was 52, a native of Amite and resident of Husser, LA.

David is survived by his wife, Linda Butler Husser; daughter, Kathleen “Katie” Husser; 3 step-daughters, Leslie Tullos and husband JR, Lora Cobb and husband Tobin, Jennifer Robertson and husband Chad; sister, Myra Jenkins Sharpe; 3 brothers, Ronnie Husser, Kevin Husser and wife Susan, Clifton Husser and wife Evie; mother-in-law, Nada Butler; 6 grandchildren, Tyler Tullos, Sarah Cobb, Evan Cobb, Peyton Robertson, Kyle Robertson, Emily Robertson; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Kathleen Calmes Husser, Jr.

Visitation at New Sharon Baptist Church Multipurpose Building, Husser, LA on Monday, June 4, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ron Ball officiating. Interment in New Sharon Cemetery, Husser, LA.

Family request donations be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, 2nd floor, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of local arrangements.

Frances Rae Tate McIntyre
(September 15, 1936 – May 15, 2012) 

Frances Rae Tate McIntyre born September 15, 1936 and passed away at 10:43 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Riverside Medical Center, Franklinton. She was 75, a native of Tangipahoa Parish and a resident of Kentwood.

Ms. Frances is survived by a daughter, Judith Ann Bergman; 6 sons, Bobby McIntyre and wife Lenora, Dale McIntyre and wife Margaret, Darrell McIntyre, Aaron McIntyre, Dudley McIntyre and wife Cathy & Troy McIntyre and Samantha; 2 sisters, Elise Graham and husband Aubrey & Mary Alice Miller and husband Daniel; 2 brothers, George “Buddy” Tate and Henry Tate and wife Mary; 10 grandchildren, Mikey McIntyre, Cory Landry, D.J. McIntyre, Laura Dale McIntyre, Jodi Brown, Coy McIntyre, Winston McIntyre, LeAnn Bergman, Robert Crotwell & Regina Basso; 5 great grandchildren, Clayton Brown, Allison Brown, Emmie McIntyre, Abigail Basso & Evangeline Tallabock; god child Brixly Francis McIntyre; special friend, Shirley Forrest.

Preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Veda Booty Tate; husband, Charles McIntyre; son, Aubrey McIntyre; 7 brother & sisters, Clayton, Charles, Jimmy, Wilton McIntyre, Gladys McIntyre, Julia Ann Steele & Wanzie Gill.

Graveside Celebration of Life Services at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Charles McIntyre Cemetery, Bolivar, La. with Rev. Mathew Booty officiating, Interment in Charles McIntyre Cemetery, Bolivar, La.

McKneeely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

An on-line-Guestbook is available at www. mckneelyvaughnfh.com

Devotional – God’s Word for Today – True Forgiveness

http://www.ag.org/top/devotional/

Have a super Saturday, but don’t get too tired to give God His time tomorrow.
Anna Lee 

 

 


Monday Afternoon

I needed just the right devotional for today.  This one just arrived in my email.  That’s the one I have been waiting for.  Thanks, Holley!

Heart to Heart with Holley – What’s Ahead Will Be Worth It

Posted: 28 May 2012 07:47 AM PDT

Toronto sprawls out in neighboorhoods and side streets. On every corner there’s a different taste, smell, sight. So much variety. So many people. So many ways to see God’s creativity.

Mark and I are headed for a pizza place downtown. But there real point is the journey there. When we travel, we walk, walk and then walk some more. We want to be in the middle of it all.

At some point my feet begin to hurt a little. My tummy growls. I feel the sun grow a bit hot on my face.

Then we cross a street and we are there. And it’s so worth it.

The pizza would have been good no matter what–but it’s even better because it took some work, some living, to get there.

This week you’ll have some walking to do, friend. At times your feet (or heart) will hurt a little. Your tummy (and inner soul hunger) may growl. You may feel the sun (and your circumstances) grow a bit hot on your face.

So I just want to lean in and whisper, “It will be worth it. And if you dare, find some joy in the journey too.”

God has good things ahead for you. And they might be just around the corner.

XO

Holley

 

Bro. Joey was out of town yesterday, so we had Andy Taylor leading the music and Rev. Butch Revier preaching.  I want to say the music was exceptionally good and Bro. Butch was interesting yesterday morning.  Last night, the service again had great music and Bro. Butch outdid himself with the message.  I’m sure everyone there was touched by the words and Scriptures he shared.  Last night’s message was about the first generation of the church from Acts 2:41-47.  The title of the message was “The Essentials of a Church God Blesses”.  His key points were:

  1. Believe the Bible is the Word of God
  2. Believe God Answers Prayers
  3. Faithful Attendance at Church
  4. Members Set Standards for Christian Living
  5. Be Devoted and Faithful
  6. Believe Everyone without Christ is Lost

He stressed the urgency of winning the lost with this quote – “Believers are not fully convinced of the horrors of hell and how long they will last”.

Thank you both for leading us yesterday.  God surely spoke through you!

 

Memorial Day

“Let the peoples praise You, O God;

Let all the peoples praise You.”

~Psalm 67:3, NKJV~

Thanksgiving is a day when we pause to give thanks for the things we have.  

Memorial Day is a day when we pause to give thanks to/for the people who fought for the things we have.

 

Read this article to learn how some other American are celebrating today

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37911

Marsha Bankston is heading to Ochsner in New Orleans today for to days of chemo (days 3 and 4).  Pray for her to be strong enough and her body to be ready for these treatments.  Pray for Larry as he faithfully helps her through this.

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell is looking forward to her treatments.  She has been released from the hospital and is staying with family close by in Ponchatoula.  Mr. John Alan is sticking close by her side.

Doc and Dora Magee

Hi everybody,

It’s been a while since we’ve had an update on Doc and Dora Magee.  I gave them a call today and found that they are now on the road to recovery, but their computer is sick.  It will be several days before they can communicate via e-mail, so she asked me to send out a brief update to everyone and she will fill in the blanks as soon as possible. So, here goes, with a disclaimer in case I get some of the facts not quite right:

  • ·         DERRY: On Thursday May 17 Derry had a heart procedure called the “Lariat”. This is some sort of procedure to help prevent future strokes, in light of the fact that he is unable to take blood thinners, and was done by the same surgeons who had done previous heart procedures for him at a hospital in Austin.  Nita flew to College Station and took Derry and also remained with him for the 3 days he was hospitalized and then came home with him, too.  The procedure went very well.  (Dora was unable to go … read on.)
  • ·         Shortly after getting home, however, Derry began having excruciating abdominal pain and was taken to the ER there in College Station.  Tests revealed pancreatitis and gallstones in the bile duct.  Laparoscopic surgery was done to remove the stones and he is recuperating well from this procedure.
  • ·         Derry continues to make progress from the effects of his stroke and continues physical and occupational therapy at home.  He no longer needs speech therapy, Dora said.
  • ·         DORA:   Soon after Derry was discharged from the rehab facility, Dora was flat on her back with an injured sacroiliac.  (Don’t ask me what that is! But you can look it up – I just did. OUCH!)  She had severe pain and was unable to do anything but lie flat.  Apparently, she had over-extended herself, maybe lifting too much, whatever.  She is healing from this ordeal and is now able to drive, so things are looking up.

The good news is that they have household help called “Comfort Help”, an agency that provides all kinds of help with personal hygiene, cleaning, laundry, and even cooking, I believe. So, things are better, and hopefully the good progress will continue. She regrets that she has been unable to communicate, but with her being “down”, and now the computer is down (wonder if it had a virus J?), things have been on hold! As Derry, said, “We have been through the wringer!”

 Please continue to keep Dora and Derry in your prayers.  I am sure I am overlooking some, so please forward this to anyone you wish.

Velta G. Morris

 

More VBS information

  • FBC, Kentwood; June 4-8; 8:30-11:30; Visit church office this week to register, get a shirt, and for music CD
  • FBC, Amite; Begins Tuesday, May 29th; 8:30-12:00
  • New Zion Baptist Church: June 10-15: 5:30-8:30

Pray for the Hatchels.  In two days, they will begin their trip home to Prague.  Thank God for allowing Boyd to be healthy for the next term overseas.  Pray all goes well with them and their luggage as they travel.  Pray for them as they work hard to prepare the house for the next missionary family’s stay.

Have a great day remembering those who served in the military that we might have the freedoms we enjoy today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“When I refused to confess my sin,

I was weak and miserable,

 and I groaned all day long.”

~Psalm 32:3 NLT~

Update on Carol Jean Gill from her sister-in-law, Margaret Creel (Thank God for a faithful caregiver and a patient who really had the desire to get better.)

She is so happy being at home with Fernie Ray and Daisy. She still goes to Hammond for Rehab and numerous doctor’s appointments. Fernie Ray has decided even being a caregiver at home beats that twice daily drive to Baton Rouge. Carol Jean is walking by herself with the aid of a walker near by because her balance is still off. She and Fernie Ray have been back to church and have enjoyed their many visitors. God continues to bless us.

VBS Dates

FBC, Amite – Begins May 29; (Time ?)

FBC, Kentwood – June 4-8; 8:30-11:30; Family night – Friday

(I’ll gladly post other VBS dates that are shared with me.)

Daily Devotional

http://rightfromtheheart.org/devo/2404

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom;

and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.”

~Daniel 1:17b, NKJV~

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell is now in a room on the third floor.  Pray for her as she works to get strong enough/healed enough to begin treatment.  Pray for her family too.

Mrs. Bobbie Magee was hospitalized briefly and had some tests done.  Pray for a diagnosis so treatment can begin.

Mr. Gordon Price was hospitalized for a few days because of an infection, but is now home again.

Pray for Mrs. Mary Miller as she nurses a fractured foot.  Pray for Mr. James as he provides daily care for her.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier seems to be improving some.  Continue to pray her back gets better.

Pray for Mrs. Pam Newman as she has a heart procedure Friday.  May your prayers give her comfort and peace as she is admitted tomorrow.

Continue to pray for Mr. J.D. Smith as he continues to give his blood on a very regular basis.

Pray for Mr. Raymond Anthony as he stays at home and travels for his treatments.  Pray for his primary caregiver, “Miss” Velma.

Important dates coming up at FBC, Kentwood

  • Steeeple/Renovation Dedication has been changed to 10:30 service on June 10th.
  • Second Baby Dedication on Father’s Day, June 17th
  • Graduate Recognition Sunday, May 17th
  • Vacation Bible School, June 4th – 8th
  • Registration for VBS in church office or the next two Sundays at a VBS table
  • Senior Adult Lunch at Charlie’s in Springfield Wednesday, June 13th
  • Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home Day June 10th

Pray for the young man/family as he prays about taking the position of youth/children’s minister at our church.

Daily Devotional

http://www.devotions.net/devotions/05may/24.htm

God will provide rain on time and on His schedule!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Even if good people fall seven times, they will get back up.

But when trouble strikes the wicked, that’s the end of them.”

~Proverbs 24:16 CEV)~

 

 Miss Laura Joiner 

My phone#: 504-908-2456. My # @ the hospital is 504-903-3601/3602.

Mr. Raymond Anthony may get to come home in a few days if he continues to do better.  Please continue your prayers for him and his family.

Sandra Arnold is doing well and should be able to be moved in a few days.  Continue your prayers for her.

Taylor Breland had surgery at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Please keep praying for her and her family.

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell has undergone some tests this week that revealed she has a brain tumor.  She will had surgery Monday at North Oaks to remove the tumor.  Pray for her and for her family.

Mr. J.D. Smith seems to be a little better.  Continue to pray the doctor will be able to adjust his blood flow properly.

Jimmy Schwartz’s root problem has been identified at last.  There are two ways to treat it, so decisions are being made about which treatment he will receive.  Prayers for Jimmy are in order.

100 Days at the Cross (Baptist Press)

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37836

Devotional – Heart to Heart with Holley

http://www.holleygerth.com/

There is a fish fry fundraiser for the children and youth Friday (18th) at the Brown Morris parking lot.  The locally well-known man from south Livingston parish is cooking.   Bule’s Catering is cooking.  Tickets can be purchased at FBC for $8.00.  The number is 229-8111.  Boxes can be picked up from 11 – 1.

Find joy in the midst of all your troubles today.

Anna Lee

Mother’s Day

“For their sake I dedicate myself completely to you,

in order that they, too, may be truly dedicated to you.”

~John 17:19 TEV~

“We were gentle among you, 

like a mother caring for her little children.”

~1 Thessalonians 2:7~

Today, FBC, Kentwood (and many other churches) will honor mothers and dedicated babies.  Dedicating babies is a promise PARENTS make to train up their child as they should be.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Anna Lee