Category: FBC

Tuesday

“I’m a mess.

I’m nothing and have nothing; make something of me.

You [God] can do it; you’ve got what it takes.” 

~Psalm 40:17 The Message~

 

 

Two messages from Haiti this morning telling out local team hopes to return today.  Be praying!

Good morning from Haiti. We will be remaining here in the compound again today. This trip did not go as planned but the Lord has been faithful to bless in so many ways. Our original plans to return home tomorrow evening are still in place. The city is showing some signs of normalcy. Please pray for our flight to leave on time and for the process of leaving the country to be smooth and timely.

My Parents and other family will be trying to travel to the Airport early tomorrow morning… 35 people in 2 ten Passenger vans… it will be a long day for them… please pray for safety as they travel home!!!!!

 

 

Update on Buddy Morris

Two Weeks…

Journal entry by Ellen VandeVuss — 

Two weeks… it has almost been two weeks since we heard the words cancer.  Two weeks is how long it took us to find the doctors that we liked to treat this rare and aggressive cancer.  Two weeks is the time from diagnosis to start of treatment. Two weeks that were filled with countless tests.  It seems like it has been an eternity.  These two weeks had highs and many lows.  We met many wonderful people who showed us kindness, patience, and compassion.  There were others we encountered that didn’t have these qualities, and those were the days with many emotions and tears.  We saw 4 different doctors, 2 of them were not the right doctor for us, and the other two will be a team and work together.  Daddy will be seeing Dr. Carinder at St. Tammany Hospital and Dr. Ramirez with Oschner in New Orleans.  Dr. Carinder is a general oncologist that has practiced oncology for many years, and Dr. Ramirez specializes in Neuroendocrine Tumors.  Today we saw Dr. Ramirez and got the results from all of the many tests.  It is hard to believe that all of these tests in the past two weeks were condensed into one appointment that lasted about an hour.

What we learned today…  We learned that the cancer has spread.  We knew that it was in some lymph nodes, but we learned today there are a few spots on his bones.  This is not uncommon for this type of cancer.  It is very rarely diagnosed and not spread to some extent at the time of diagnosis.  We are thankful that it has NOT spread to other organs.  His liver, lungs, and brain did NOT have any signs of cancer.

The plan… Dr. Carrinder and Dr. Ramirez agreed on the same treatment, which is chemotherapy.  Tomorrow, Daddy will get his port, and Wednesday he will start the first round of chemo.  He will have three days of chemo and three weeks in between rounds.  He will have two rounds and then have another scan to see how he is responding to chemo.  After the two rounds of chemo and another scan he will go back to Dr. Ramirez to determine the next steps of treatment.  During this time he will also have appointments with Dr. Carrinder to monitor the progress.  We are thankful that he will be able to do the chemo in Covington, and we will not have to drive to New Orleans each time.

Prayers and Praises… We are so thankful to have found these doctors.  It was a huge burden lifted once this decision was made, and we felt at complete peace in choosing this team of doctors.  Please pray that Daddy responds to the chemo.  We have been told these tumors respond well to chemo, and he will feel better after the first round.  We are so thankful for everyone that has called, texted, and visited in the last two weeks.  Thank you to everyone that has been there as a listening ear.  It means so much to us.  Most of all thank you for your prayers, we have surely felt them and are very grateful for all of the prayers that have been lifted up on our behalf.

Let us keep running the race marked out for us.   Hebrews 12:1b
Let us approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace in our time of need.  Hebrews 4:16
When all seemed hopeless… Abraham believed God and continued hoping.  Romans 4:18   

Linda (and Robert) Callihan will be spending a couple of days in Houston to get biopsy results and a treatment plan.  Keep praying for Linda’s health and strong faith.
Please continue to pray for our children and adult helpers who are at camp this week.  I heard yesterday that the children were having a great time.  I trust the adults were too!
Read the Bible
  • Neh. 4-5
  • Job 27
  • 2 Cor. 12

 

 

Prayer Meeting and Children’s Missions tomorrow night at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

I will be working on Operation Christmas Child at church tomorrow.  You can choose your own hours.  If  anyone would like to help, please let me know today.

 

 

I am in need of lots of bars of hotel soaps of a special project I’ve been working on.  If you have some to share with OCC, please let me know.  If you have shampoo and conditioner, I will put it with the items we are sending to the Friendship House in September.  Thanks for helping.  I am also using lots of yarn, so if you have any scrap yarn or purchase some new yarn, please give it to me or leave in the church office.

 

 

Shoeboxes are available so you can pack them yourself.  I have painted the inside on some boxes, so if you are going to pack a box for a young boy, you will have a racetrack ready to go with your hot wheel type cars.  I’m going to be working on painting some boxes for other groups too.  What do you want for your packing?

 

 

Another item I am using now for mission projects is rocks.  I need rocks 2″ x 4″  or slightly smaller or larger and rather flat.  What do you have?  These will not go in the shoeboxes!  Stay tuned and see the latest mission project….

 

 

Thank you for supporting our friends in prayer and for supporting the missions involvement of our church!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

~2 Corinthians 3:17~

 

 

Continue to pray for some people who have been on our prayer list

  • Linda Callihan
  • Buddy Morris
  • Bro. Darryl’s mom – in rehab
  • Debbie M. Wilkinson

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Ezra 5-6
  • Ps. 82
  • 2 Cor. 7

 

Operation Christmas Child Needs (that you may have stashed away)

  • Yarn (any amount)
  • Bars of hotel soap (Other hotel items such as shampoo can be used for another project.)
  • These items will be used to make a pouch to wear around the neck which will hold the soap.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Be on the lookout for good deals on school supplies.

 

 

 

Coming soon!

  • 16th – Show and tell for mission projects at SCBC at 10 A.M.
  • 21st – Missions Project Day at FBC, Kentwood from 9:00 to Noon for all ages
  • 24th – Monthly birthday for “young” ladies of FBC

 

 

Shoebox count at FBC – 23 boxes completed and turned in.  Empty shoeboxes are available at FBC.

Get started on your boxes.  The end of October will be here before you know it.

Want someone to pack a box for you?  Just let us know.

 

 

I know many of us prayed for our country yesterday, but every day is a good day to pray for our country!

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

Read the Bible

  • 2 Chron. 13-15
  • Ps. 79
  • 2 Cor. 1

 

Please continue to pray for Buddy Morris and his family.  They see a second oncologist Friday.  A Caring Bridge site has been set up for him.

 

Rev. Bobby Spinks was in the process of passing the health requirements for the IMB when a number of tumors were found.  Pray for him as he continues to learn about his problem and seeks treatment.

 

Pray for adults and children as they meet at churches throughout our area tonight.  FBC, Kentwood meets at 6 P.M.

 

Any day is a day for prayer.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

~Isaiah 40:31~

 

 

 

Pray for Buddy and Eleanor Morris as they see the oncologist at 1 P.M. today in Covington.

 

 

I’m looking forward to the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party today at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.  If you are free, come fellowship with us.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • 2 Chron. 7-9
  • Ps. 78: 49-72
  • I Cor. 15

 

 

Ladies, please pass the word about the next WMU meeting which will be about missions opportunities and crafting for missions. We will meet on Monday, July 16th, at Spring Creek Baptist Church at 10 A.M. (The leadership team will meet at 9 A.M.) Please bring teachers who are out of school, girls who are out of school, people from your church or neighborhood who are interested in crafts and/or missions, etc. Most importantly, bring samples of mission crafting you have done or plan to do. The can be for OCC Shoeboxes, mission trips, neighborhood missions, etc. The point is we can all learn from a good show-and-tell for missions. See you on the 16th.

 

 

Mission Projects Day

  • Saturday, July 21 (9:00 – Noon)
  • Come help us do missions!
  • Everyone is invited to participate.

 

 

Thanks for praying for the prayer needs mentioned today and for those that are not listed too.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?” declares the LORD.

“Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the LORD.

~Jeremiah 23:24 (NIV)~

 

 

Mr. Jimmy Tolar not only was released from the hospital, he was back in church yesterday!

 

 

Mr. Buddy Morris has an appointment with an oncologist in Covington tomorrow.  Pray for good questions and answers as well as peace of mind.

 

 

Linda Callihan will be at home with Robbie Lynn keeping her company.  The next appointment at MD Anderson will be in three weeks to get biopsy results which will determine the radiation treatment.

 

 

Read the Bible – Reflect on God as Perfector and catch up on readings.

 

 

The “Young” Ladies Birthday Party will be tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. at The Cafe.  If you like to fellowship and eat with a group of ladies, this is a good monthly event.  Honoring ladies on their birthdays is always a worthy event as the years add up.  After that, there will be a time to work together at the church braiding jump-ropes for Operation Christmas Child.

 

 

There will be no Friday Morning Bible Study for the next few weeks.  I’ll notify you when we get ready to complete Romans.

 

 

Have a wonderful day of recognizing your blessings!

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

~ 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV)~

 

 

Faye Bennett was in Baton Rouge Ochsner.  She was taken to Ochsner in Jefferson for a liver biopsy.  She’s back in Baton Rouge and practicing her waiting skills.  She will appreciate you praying for her.

 

 

Rev. Bill Ichter, a former music minister in Amite and long-time music missionary in Brazil, fell and broke his hip.  Surgery will not be done, so this means the family will practice their nursing and waiting skills.  Bro. Bill lives in Ruston, Louisiana.

 

 

The Friday Morning Bible Studies will be on hold for a while.  We’ll get back together in August to complete Romans.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • 2 Chron. 4-6
  • Job 25
  • I Cor. 14

 

 

Tuesday, the “young” ladies of the church will meet at The Cafe to celebrate some June birthdays.  Ladies being honored Tuesday at 11:00 are Sandra Arnold, Alcyon Hayden, Barbara Hutchinson, and Judy Pervis.

 

 

Irina and a Pencil Sharpener – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-irina-and-a-pencil-sharpener/

Operation Christmas Child is the organization that guides us to pack shoeboxes to give to very needy families around the world.  It also gives them the opportunity to learn about Jesus.

Shoeboxes are available at FBC, Kentwood.  They are under the stairwell to the balcony.  You may take one and follow the directions found inside the box.  I will be happy to answer any questions.  I’ve already packed some shoeboxes for David and me and will begin another set of boxes soon.  When you allow Operation Christmas Child to work in your heart, you just want to do more and more so children will have the greatest opportunity in their life, meeting Jesus!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

I know many of you have missed me.  I missed you and my computer service more.  It’s a long story, but I just got back on, the first time since Sunday morning.

 

“If God gives us wealth and property and lets us enjoy them, we should be grateful and enjoy what we have worked for.

It is a gift from God.” 

~Ecclesiastes 5:19 GNT~

 

 

 

Josiah Huckaby is at home!!!!!

So I’m a little slow getting this update posted…but Josiah got to come home Monday evening!!! He’s doing great & loving being at home! We have been very busy trying to get things unloaded & organized, as well as trying to keep up with his crazy med list & schedule but I feel like we are starting to work out some kinks in our routine. It hasn’t been easy and frankly I’m exhausted but it is completely worth it…and I was able to get some much needed sleep last night! To God be the glory!!! 😁       KK

 

 

I talked with Eleanor last night.  She and Buddy Morris were still home waiting.  I’ll post an update when I know they are back at the hospital.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Monday
    • Reflect on God as Living Waters
  • Tuesday
    • I Chron. 19-21
    • Ps. 77
    • I Cor. 9
  • Wednesday
    • I Chron. 22-24
    • Job 18
    • I Cor. 10

 

James E. Cormier

January 02, 1951 – June 16, 2018

James E. Cormier, a resident of Holden passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at his home. He was born January 2, 1951 in Lafayette and was 67 years of age. He was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jane Mitchell, Holden; son, Anthony Cormier, Jackson, LA as well as many other sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Cathy Macaluso, Ponchatoula, and Sister Seals, Tylertown, MS; 4 brothers, Mike Cormier, Denham Springs, Terry Tullos, Amite, Jr. Tullos, Albany, and Dicky Tullos, Walker. Preceded in death by his son, Joseph Cormier; parents, Burleigh Cormier and Edolia Smith. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m on Monday, June 18, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Bruce McKenzie and Rev. Don Bassett. Interment Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Barbara Jean Whitlock Belser

January 22, 1933 – June 16, 2018

Barbara Jean Whitlock Belser passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Georgetown, Texas. She was born on January 22, 1933 in Bronson, Texas to Carl Fisher Whitlock and Mabel Royer Whitlock. She was a graduate of St. Mary Nursing School in Galveston, Texas, during which time she met on a blind date Robert Dewey “Bob” Belser, who was attending the University of Texas Medical School, also in Galveston. The two married on June 26, 1953 in Beaumont, Texas. Following his graduation from medical school, Bob joined the U.S. Navy Medical Corp. During the course of his navy career, Bob and Barbara would be stationed at various naval bases in the continental United States and eventually in Sasebo, Japan. While Bob continued his medical service, Barbara served as a navy wife and mother. Following his naval career, Bob and Barbara moved to Greensburg, Louisiana, where Bob continued in private medical practice and Barbara would later work at the St. Helena Parish Nursing Home. Their children attended Greensburg High School and Oak Forest Academy. Bob and Barbara later lived in Round Rock, Texas briefly, before returning to Greensburg. Following Bob’s death, Barbara would move to Georgetown, Texas, where she died.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years; and her only brother, Paul Clinton Whitlock.

She is survived by her children: Robert Dewey “Bobby” Belser, Jr. and wife Mary Jo of Greensburg, Louisiana; Viki Belser Johnson and husband Johnny of Georgetown, Texas; Pamela Gaye Belser of Georgetown, Texas; Carla Belser Weathersbee and husband Byron of Salado, Texas; and David Bryan Belser and wife Shelli of Round Rock, Texas. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren: Christen Johnson Bedair and husband Casey Bedair and their daughter, Luka; Allison Johnson Holt and husband Heath Holt and their children, Rosie and Hudson; Matthew Belser; Christopher Belser and fiancée Emily ; Robert “Bo” Weathersbee and wife Julie; Brittney Weathersbee; Casey Weathersbee Spears and husband Koby; Colton Belser; and Braden Belser.

Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Greensburg, LA on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., followed by services to be conducted by Barbara’s son-in-law Byron Weathersbee and grandson Matthew Belser. Internment will be at the Greensburg Cemetery, where Barbara will be laid to rest next to her husband.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Greensburg, PO Box 37, Greensburg, LA 70441 (www.fbcgreensburg.webs.com) and Legacy Family Ministries, 7574 FM 1123, Belton, TX 76513 (www.legacyfamily.org). McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Charles W. “Charlie” Hanks

July 16, 1932 – June 19, 2018

Charles W. “Charlie” Hanks, a resident of Greensburg, LA passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his home. He was born July 16, 1932 in Clinton, LA and was 85 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a pipeline mechanic and a great tinkerer. He loved country music and a stiff drink from time-to-time. He is survived by his son, Charles Kevin Hanks, New York, NY; 2 sisters, Ruth Chiasson, Thibodaux, LA; Kathy Labat, Raceland, LA; and three nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy Bond Hanks; father, Toler Hanks; mother, Elizabeth Hanks. The family would like to extend a special thanks and gratitude to Oscar and Dawn Bridges for their devoted love and friendship for Mr. Charlie as well as a thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospice, Lisa King, and Jackie Smith. In addition, a special thank you to Ramona Powers for the brightness she brought to Charles’ life in his twilight years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018. Services conducted by Joshua Conleay. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood

 

 

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11 A.M.

 

 

I will be working on OCC materials tomorrow.  If you would like to help me, please call me this afternoon or evening.

 

 

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VBS continues in some of our local churches.

 

 

It’s good to be back!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Sunday

Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him—his name is the LORD.

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.

~Psalm 68:4-5 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Thanks to all you helped with projects for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes yesterday.  We will have our next special day for that purpose July 21st.  We got a lot accomplished yesterday!

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Chron. 16-18
  • Job 17
  • I Cor. 8

 

 

Friday’s Bible study will be on Romans 13.

 

 

Sunday School begins at 9:15 A.M.  FBC, Kentwood has a number of classes to choose from.  If you need a new church home, please  look around.  There are a number of God-honoring churches in our area.  Find the one that “fits” you best.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful.

But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance.” 

~Proverbs 28:13 TLB~

 

 

Buddy Morris got home late last night.  He will return to the hospital when the doctor calls with biopsy results.  Keep praying for him and his family.

 

Pray for the church youth as they travel home from camp this morning.

 

Sammie L. “Sambo” Cutrer, 85, of Line Creek, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at his residence.

He was born August 12, 1932 in Amite County. He was the son of Sam D. and Beatrice Wilson Cutrer.

He was a lifetime and longest male member of Line Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and nursery worker. Mr. Sambo was very instrumental in the construction of the church and fellowship hall and many other projects including overseeing and up keep of the church cemetery. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

He loved riding motorcycles and was a charter member of the McComb Chapter M Goldwing Association. Mr. Sambo was very respected by the many that knew him, and, he was a man that believed in saying what he was thinking.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Sammie L. Cutrer, Jr.; a granddaughter, Megan Gatlin; his brother, J.P. Cutrer and his sister, Virginia Bond.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Theresa Dean Cutrer of Line Creek; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Douglas Crawford of Line Creek and Frances and Jamie Gatlin of Bogue Chitto; his daughter-in-law, Terri Kennedy Cutrer of Osyka; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Tyler and Alison Crawford, Chris and Dylea White, Rani and Douglas Glass, Kayla Cutrer, Gage and Hannah Gatlin, Eli and Hope Gatlin and Noah Gatlin; nine great-grandchildren, Emeree Crawford, Kaden Glass, Daltry Glass, Sawyer Glass, Riggins Glass, Colt Gatlin, Morgan Gatlin, Samantha Broyles and Rob Broyles and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jesse and Majel Dean of Line Creek.

Visitation is Monday at Line Creek Baptist Church, 78659 Hwy. 1053, Kentwood, LA 70444 from 5PM until 8PM and Tuesday, from 9AM until services at 11AM with Bro. Jeremy Greer and Bro. Justin Craft officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Crawford, Gage Gatlin, Eli Gatlin, Noah Gatlin, Douglas Glass, Chris White, Jim Bob Cutrer, Kaden Glass and Daltry Glass.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be sent to Line Creek Baptist Church, 78659 Hwy. 1053, Kentwood, LA 70444.

Share condolences at sharkeyfuneralhome.com

 

 

 

 

TODAY is the day!  We will be working on mission projects at FBC, Kentwood from 9:00 – Noon.  Let’s pray for the children who will be receiving shoeboxes months from now.  With the gifts in the shoeboxes comes the opportunity to learn about the greatest gift of all, Jesus!

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • I Chron. 13-15
  • Psalm 76
  • I Cor. 7

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

““A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.”

 ~Proverbs 15:14NLT~

 

 

 

The youth are doing well at M-Fuge this week.  Please continue to pray for them.  They will return to Kentwood Saturday.

 

 

 

Mr. Sambo Cutrer, Sr. of Line Creek passed away.  I’ll post arrangements when they are available.

 

 

I’m so excited about the Missions Project Day tomorrow.  I’m almost ready.  Thanks to some of my Children on Mission.  They have really learned the “do” part of our pledge.  I’ve been thankful for their help and company this week.  We have some great projects to work on.  Bring your scissors.  If you haven’t been come, and join the fun and fellowship.  Get to know someone else a little better in the process.  You can be a part of “do” too!

 

 

Bible Study this Morning – Romans 12

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Chron. 10-12
  • Job 16
  • I Cor. 6

 

 

“Nadia and a Doll” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoeboxstories-nadia-and-a-doll/

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying.

Anna Lee