Sunday

A gentle answer turns away wrath,

but a harsh word stirs up anger.

~Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)~

Read the Bible

2 Kings 9-10
Job 11
Rom. 12

No Bible study Friday due to VBS! We’ll meet again the following Friday.

Some exciting news for Job and KK!

Some exciting news for the Huckaby house…we found out yesterday that Josiah’s tentative discharge date is June 18th!!! A home nursing company has accepted us and has nurses ready to cover the 24 hr nursing orders. The next 2 weeks will be busy with making sure the house is all in order & with our final training. We will also have a 72 hr hospital stay where they will have to observe us doing everything ourselves. To God be the glory!!! We couldn’t be more excited!!!

VBS Kick-off Party

This afternoon at 5 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood
Lots of fun!
Register for VBS
Get your VBS t-shirts
Food

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“But you are a chosen people,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

God’s special possession,

that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

~1 Peter 2:9 NIV~

Read the Bible

2 Kings 6-8
Ps. 70
Rom. 11

Jimmy McGraw of Amite has been battling cancer for a while. Today is a good day to pray for him and his family. He’ll be returning to M.D. Anderson as soon as possible to see his doctor there.

Steve Sanders‘ surgery went very well. Now, pray for him to remember not to use that arm until the hand can heal properly.

VBS is next week at FBC, Kentwood. There will be a big kick-off event tomorrow night at 5 P.M. Bring your children all week to learn about God and to have fun at the same time.

Camp Living Waters is again in need of nurses to volunteer to work as a team to be there for boys and girls this summer. If you are a nurse, please contact them and see how you can help with their summer program. Thanks!

When the weather gets hot like it is now, I stay in my house, my air-conditioned vehicle, and go to church and businesses there there is air conditioning. Please pray for those who do not have working AC systems during this hot weather. Help those who do not have AC or AC that is not working at this time.

Anna Lee

Friday

I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look!

God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them.

They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes.

There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

~ Revelation 21: 2-4 (NIV)~

Connor Corkern

“Though my heart is torn, I will praise you in this storm.”
Connor man’s left lung pneumonia took a toll and he needed the ventilator to open it again. He was intubated this afternoon after giving bipap a valiant effort. Although Coye and I know this is a step backwards in terms of getting him home, it’s what’s needed for our sweetness to heal.
Caring for a child with such complex, life threatening needs is overwhelming, but our family leans not on our own understanding but HIS. Connor’s life has always and continues to be a wonderful mixture of blessed adventures that lead us to new places, new friends, and new lessons. Through our adventures we have had the pleasure of sharing our strong faith and belief that God is at the center of everything we do and is the reason we are where we are today.
We are hopeful he won’t have to be intubated long and will continue to rest and heal so he can be home soon with his sweet brothers, Annie, and momma and daddy. There’s truly no place like home, but when that’s not an option there’s no place like CHNOLA! 💙

Steve Sanders

Steve will be having carpal tunnel surgery today. Pray for the medical personnel involved in his care, his family as they wait, for the coming days of healing with limited use of his arm, and improvement so that his daily activities will not be permanently limited.

Laura Strong Albritton

January 20, 1947 – May 30, 2018

A resident of Amite passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2018 at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation in Port Allen. She was born January 20, 1947 in Amite and was 71 years of age. She is survived by her son, John Zachary Albritton and wife, Ashley, Madisonville; grandson, Wyatt Z. Albritton; step-granddaughter, Aubrie Welborn; sister, Linda S. McNabb, Hammond. Preceded in death by her parents, John Howard Strong and Marjory Baker Strong. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens at 10:00AM on Friday, June 1, 2018. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Laura was as sweet and talented as she was pretty. Pray for her family.

Read the Bible

2 Kings 4-5
Job 10
Romans 10

Pray for final VBS preparations at FBC, Kentwood and other churches in our area. Pray for families that transportation and schedules will be worked out. Pray for adult and youth workers to have loving hearts and God’s guidance as they interact with the children. Pray each child will learn the things God has in store for them.

Anna Lee

Thursday

But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children—

~Psalm 103:17~

Vincent Arnone, Sr.

April 28, 1940 – May 28, 2018

Vincent Arnone, Sr., a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born April 28, 1940 in Hammond and was 78 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Selena Arnone; children, Vincent Arnone, Jr., Harvey Arnone, Pauline Franklin, Melissa Landry, Joseph Arnone, Joshua Shirah and Kacie Bennett; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and his 2 sisters, Josie Ruffino and Catherine Arnone. Preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Lambert; son, Wayne Arnone; parents, Joe and Paulina Arnone and 4 brothers, Salvadore, Tony, Felix and Angelo Arnone. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 PM until 9 PM on Friday, June 1, 2018. Memorial Services will be held at 7 PM. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible

2 Kings 1-3
Ps. 69
Rom. 9

Friday Morning Bible Study – Romans 11

VBS begins Sunday night with a kick-off and follows with classes Monday – Friday from 8:30-11:30. Our theme is “Shipwrecked”. Contact the church office to pre-register and to purchase a t-shirt.

Children in Action – In missions, children are taught there are four aspects of missions, learn, pray, give, and do. Last night our class (of all girls last night) untangled hundreds of necklaces, sorted, and packaged beads that have been donated for Operation Christmas Child. We left our regular schedule to “do” missions! Most of these beads will be used as fillers for shoeboxes when they arrive in Dallas. We will be working on lots of doing in the next weeks and months. I hope you have June 16th marked on your calendar. We will meet in the fellowship hall from 9-12 that morning to work on the “do” aspect of missions some more. EVERYONE is invited to participate!

When we have the next WMU meeting in July, we will focus on doing. We will have tables set up with various churches showing some of the items their members are creating to share in various mission projects. For adults, there are the same four aspects of missions, learn, pray, give, and do. We hope to learn from each others, so we can do more and thus share more. I challenge each church in the association to show us what you are doing and teach someone else how they may can do the same. Let’s share our ideas. Let’s bring the children demonstrate and to learn.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Start children off on the way they should go,

and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

~Proverbs 22:6~

Connor Corkern

Connor man is so LOVED!
Our boy had his ventilator removed this morning and is only needing a bit of oxygen now. His medical team in the ICU is giving him such TLC in caring for him and I think he enjoys it a bit too much! 😉
A week ago today we weren’t sure our boy would be coming home with us, but today after thousands of prayers and incredible medical care bringing our Connor man home is reality! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Read the Bible

I Kings 19-20
Psm. 68
Rom. 7

VBS is coming soon. Register online or in the office.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I came naked from my mother’s womb,’ [Job] said, ‘and I shall have nothing when I die.

The Lord gave me everything I had, and they were his to take away.

Blessed be the name of the Lord.’

In all of this Job did not sin or revile God.”

~Job 1:21-22 TLB~

Read the Bible

I Kings 11-12
Psalm 66
Romans 3

Friday Morning Bible Study – Romans 10

Mission Projects Day Coming Soon

3rd Saturday of June; 9 A.M. – Noon
Everyone is needed to help with missions projects. There will be jobs for everyone.
Admission – Items needed for missions (Lists will be available at church.)
Let’s have fun working together and doing mission work at the same time!
I’m available to answer questions.

The children in missions learn there are four ways we can help with missions: Pray, Give, Do, and Go. The Mission Projects Day is one way to “Do”! Don’t miss this opportunity.

Anna Lee

Wedneday

“When desperate people give up on God Almighty,

their friends, at least, should stick with them.”

~Job 6:14 The Message~

Mrs. Ruby Dillon will probably have her kidney stone removed today. Please pray for her, her family, and her medical team.

Jacob Yarborough was dealing with another fluid yesterday. Pray this can be controlled soon.

Kay Forman had been in North Oaks, but the lady in the front desk said she had been released.

Read the Bible

I Kings 9-10
Job 6
Romans 2

Friday Morning Bible Study – Romans 10

Take time today to work on packing a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child or purchasing some items that can be sent as fillers (small flash lights, small games, bandanas, smalls cars and trucks, hairbrushes, washcloths, soap, small baby dolls or Barbies, box of watercolors, cotton fabric, fishing kits or supplies, plastic beads, craft supplies, small tools, toothbrushes, marbles, scissors of all sizes, plastic bowls and glasses, silverware, especially spoons, small purses, socks, ens of various colors, etc.) You can turn these in to me at any time. I’ll sort and store them until needed. Thank-you so much!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Trust me in your times of trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.”

~Psalm 50:15 NLT~

Read the Bible

1 Kings 7=8
Psalm 65
Romans 1

Glenda Wicker McIntyre

November 16, 1961 – May 19, 2018

Glenda Wicker McIntyre, a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. She was born November 16, 1961 in Amite and was 56 years of age. She is survived by her husband, William McIntyre, Sr.; daughter, Jessica McIntyre; 4 grandchildren, Weston McIntyre, Cassie Ricks, Dixie McIntyre, and Hank Wallace; mother, Sandra Nell Wicker; 3 sisters, Barbara Harris and husband, Chuck, Debra Lowe and husband, Boyd and Cathy McIntyre and husband, Mitchell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her son, William Wesley McIntyre, Jr.; father, Eliga RN Wicker, Sr.; and her brother, Eliga RN Wicker, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Jason Skipper. Interment Charles McIntyre Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party Honorees with May Birthdays Today at 11:00 at The Cafe

Firma Kay Schneeweiss
Wilma Smith
Judy Liberto
Marilyn Hart
Verna Callihan
Margaret Oliver
Diane Turner

Dates for Your Calendar – Both wonderful ways to help tell others about Jesus!

July 16
- Quarterly WMU Meeting
- Various churches will show you their craft items for shoeboxes, mission trips, missionary donations, etc.
- Spring Creek Baptist Church at 10 A.M.
September 15
- Quarterly WMU Meeting
- Kay Bennett will be here to tell us about Friendship House in New Orleans.
- We will bring items to donate to the ministry there.
- Hillsdale Baptist Church at 10 A.M.

Schedule

9:00 – Leadership planning meeting
10:00 – Meeting
Followed by a potluck lunch

FBC has scheduled some days for ministry projects. These days will be for adults, youth, and children. Without going to my calendar, I will say they will be in the next few months on the third Saturday of the month from 9 A.M. – Noon. I would love to have some volunteers to help prepare for these meetings. Let me know when you are available to work at the church for 2-3 hours.

Our mission in as Christians is to tell others about Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20). Let’s do so in a way that is helpful and encouraging.

Anna Lee

Friday

God is not unjust;

he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

~ Hebrews 6:10 (NIV) ~

Bro. Darryl and “Miss” Laurie have a grandson!

Joseph Wayne Hutto was born at 5:59 PM Wednesday. He weighed 6 lb. 9.5 oz. and was 19 3/4 in. long. Parents are Joe and Ashley Hutto. Joseph is welcomed home by two big sisters. Both mother and baby are doing well.

Read the Bible

1 Kings 1-2
Job 4
Acts 26

Bible Study

10 A.M. at FBC, Kentwood
Romans 9
Bring your Bible.

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

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

Need to find a Sunday School class? Contact the church office of FBC at 229-8111

Need to sign up children for VBS? Contact the church office of FBC at ww9-8111

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Hopefully next month!

The more you give of yourself, the more you will be blessed!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Trust me in your times of trouble,

and I will rescue you,

and you will give me glory.”

~Psalm 50:15 NLT~

Demi Jane Drago has arrived. She weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 21 inches long . Shaw Marie Drago is the older sister. Joey and Meghan Sharkey Drago are the blessed parents to these two daughters who are certainly gifts from God.

Linda Hornsby-Craddock is hospitalized in Brookhaven with a appendix issue. Doctors are working to clear up infection so surgery can be done. Pray for all to go well during this process.

George Bales’ surgery went well. He is home recovering nicely.

Philip “Steve” Steven McMichael

April 24, 1982 – May 13, 2018

Steve, age 36, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018. He was a proud native of Hillsdale, LA and a resident of Amite, LA, who was passionate about being a Heavy Equipment Operator. Steve was a member of many Jeep Clubs and Cummins Clubs. Steve had a passion for anything that ran on diesel; whether it was his four wheel drives or heavy equipment, spending quality time with his wife cooking crawfish or anything outside was where he was often found. He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Steve’s true love was his family and always put them first in everything he did. He would help anyone in need, always shared his huge heart with anyone around and was never seen without his beautiful smile, he never left without a big hug and always said he loved you before leaving. Steve was an incredible husband and father, loving brother and son, and remarkable person who will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his loving wife of 5 ½ years, “My Jenny” McMichael; son, Timothy Alan Humphries McMichael; daughter, Taylor Ann Humphries McMichael; parents, Philip Owens McMichael and Rhonda Harper McMichael; siblings, Rhonda “Michelle” McMichael Honeycutt and husband Jonathan, Matthew “Dewey” Owens McMichael, Aaron Ray McMichael, Joshua Caleb McMichael and wife Haley. He is also survived by his niece, Avery Ann Bellaci; godchild, Alexis Bromell; new puppy, Diesel; and many close friends and extended family.
Steve is preceded in death by his grandparents; and best friend and dog, Tank.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Service Times and information are being developed by the family at this time. Please check back soon.

Read the Bible

2 Sam. 23-24
Ps. 63
Acts 25

Friday Morning Bible Study

Romans 9
10 A.M.
Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
You have an open-invitation to join us.

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

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

Vacation Bible School at FBC, Kentwood

“Shipwrecked – Rescued by Jesus”
June 4-8
8:30-11:30 A.M.
Ages – Pre-K through 5th grade
Kickoff – June 3rd at 5 P.M.
- Water slides
- Food
- Fun
Preregistration
- Sunday morning at church
- @fbckentwood.org
- Shirts available at church office
- Need more information? – Call 229-8111

God has plans for you to be on-mission today!

Anna Lee