Category: FBC

Wednesday

The LORD is with me;

I will not be afraid.

What can man do to me?

~Psalm 118:6~

(Watching the news this morning!)

Martha Pevey Drago and Macy Guelder (Martha’s granddaughter)

I just wanted to thank everyone who continues to pray for Macy and me! Your prayers are SO special and mean the world to me. Saw the dr today and he says I am healing very well from my surgery and I feel great. Starting to get a little hair back… Joe calls it peach fuzz! Kali and Cate are are excited because they like to play “hair dresser” with me. Lol. I will start radiation in the next couple of weeks. Looking forward to getting it over with and moving on to better days!

Please pray for this country and the people of Nepal!

The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Psalm 9:17

Rev. Tommy Hicks’ surgery went well Monday.  He was released from the hospital yesterday.  Pray for him and his family during the rehabilitation period.

Johnny “Lil Man” Santangello and his family need your prayers.  He had been having new problems.  Testing has been done, but the doctor and the family are still trying to make the right decision about his next treatment.  Keep praying, please.

The Napal Earthquake took many lives.  Pray for all those who survived the quake and those who are rushing there with needed supplies to survive and rebuild.

Jerry Sessions

April 6, 1934 – April 27, 2015

http://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Jerry-Sessions/#!/Obituary

Frances Tolleson Shackelford 

May 25, 1936 – April 27, 2015
Austin, Texas | Age 78

http://wcfish.tributes.com/obituary/show/Frances-Tolleson-Shackelford-102423015

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Psalm 48-50

Baptist Press

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Access to God” – http://odb.org/
  • Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace,                                                                     that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.                                                                                                                                          ~Hebrews 4:16~                                       God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.                                                                                                                                           ~Philippians 4:19~
  • “Just When I Need Him Most” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justwhen.htm

Bible Study – Women of the Bible

  • Fridays at 10:00 A.M.
  • FBC Fellowship Hall
  • Study guides available in the church office or Friday morning

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Mission

Homebound Lord’s Supper

  • Meet at FBC at 5:30 tonight.
  • Join a team.
  • Be an encourager!

Today is a good day to be an encourager to those who are sick, discouraged, needy, etc.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Everything is possible

for the person who has faith.”

~Mark 9:23 GNT~

 

Doug Toney (Written by his wife, Sandy)

No big changes. Doug is still sedated on vent to allow rest. His creatin level was up some. He has several meds and nutrition bags hanging. The incision site will probably be cleaned Monday. The infection is e-coli, not staph. Continue to pray, please. He is very sick. Thank all of you for your concern.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Read the Bible in 2015 –  2 Corinthians 1-3

Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

  • 8:00 this morning
  • Benefits Jay Hugh Young
  • What a great ministry!

Women’s Ministry of FBC, Kentwood

  • Tuesday
    • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • 11:00 A.M.
    • The Cafe
  • Friday
    • Bible Study: Women of the Bible: The Hemorrhaging Woman
    • Scriptures
      • Matthew 9: 20-22
      • Mark 5:25-34
      • Luke 8:43-48
    • 10:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall
    • Study guides available in the church office
  • Ongoing
    • Operation Christmas Child
    • See the table in the hallway across from the church kitchen
  • Ongoing

Have a fantastic Lord’s Day.  Show some love today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“God … is able to do far more

than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of —

infinitely beyond our highest

prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.”

~Ephesians 3:20b TLB~

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Mark 13-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Giving All” – http://odb.org/
  • Present your bodies a living sacrifice,                                                                                             holy, acceptable to God,                                                                                                                       which is your reasonable service.                                                                                                                                                 ~Romans 12:1~
  • “Our Best” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/ourbest.htm

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood – “Fashionable Ladies”

  • Ladies from at least ten different churches
  • Hat parade – great participation and lots of fun
  • Fun to watch all the ladies tying scarves at the same time
  • Two wonderful young ladies skillfully playing violins
  • My biggest helpers – Sue Connelly, Fay Gehringer, Eleanor Morris, Bessie Hayden
  • Next Ladies’ Night – June 25th

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11:00 A.M.
  • The Cafe, Kentwood
  • Come to help honor some who have giving of themselves in our church and community.
  • No gifts – just a smile and a good memory.

Lord’s Supper for Shut-In Members

  • Wednesday at 5:30
  • Come join a team

Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church tomorrow

You are invited to breakfast at Pine Ridge UMC (3893 Hwy. 440 in St. Helena Parish) 8 AM on Sunday, April 26. Donations will be accepted to help Jay Hugh Young. Invite your friends and family to eat, fellowship, and worship with us!

Pine Ridge/Tangipahoa United Methodist Churches's photo.

Tomorrow is the Lord’s special day.  Make preparations today so you will not have a hectic day tomorrow.

Anna Lee

Thursday

 David also said to Solomon his son,

“Be strong and courageous, and do the work.

Do not be afraid or discouraged,

for the LORD God, my God, is with you.

He will not fail you or forsake you

until all the work 

for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.

~1 Chronicles 28:20~

Please pray for my friend, Sandy W. Toney.  Her husband, Doug, is in ICU.  Sometimes, things do not work out as easily as hoped for in the medical world.  This has been the case for them.

Jadon’s Journey

Two and half hours later we still don’t have any answers. We ruled out infection, fractures, or breaks. She thinks he could be overpowering his brace and bruising his shin bone. We are going to take his brace off and see if he gets better over the weeekend. If not he will have to have an MRI next week. We are also going to try a different kind of brace but of course that will take several weeks to come in. She said Jadon’s case is a difficult one and she will probably think about him all week. Please continue to pray for him. I hate seeing him in pain.

Women’s Ministry

  • Ladies’ Night, “Fashionable Ladies, will begin at 6:15 with finger foods and end with lots of memories and some new friends.  Bring a hat your decorated, scarves to tie and to lend, a friend, and the expectation for a great night with a room full of Christian women.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – Mary Magdelene

              Get your study guide from the church office.

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 33 – 34

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Now Go!” – http://odb.org/ 
  • Now go;                                                                                                                                                             I will help you speak                                                                                                                             and will teach you what to say.                                                                                                                                       ~Exodus 4:12 (NIV)~
  • “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”  – http://nethymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellmsoj.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – “Making Beautiful Music Together” – http://www.namb.net/video/beautiful_music/

Thank-you for reading and praying today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“You heard the sound of my pleading

when I cried to You for help.”

~Psalm 31:22b, HCSB~

 

Please continue to pray for Doug Toney.  He had a better day yesterday.  Doctors assured Sandy that Doug is going to be okay.

Rev. Tim Jones had not seen his cardiologist yet because of a personal emergency by the doctor, but will be seeing another one today.  Bro. Tim did have a better day yesterday.

Mr. James Frazier continues to do well following his valve replacement surgery in Houston. Pray for his recovery process.

Miss Shira Easley is making progress in recovery and with physical therapy.  Please continue to pray for her.

Charles E. Williams
Born: July 05, 1937
Died: April 19, 2015

    http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3054673

Young at Heart meets at New Zion at 10:30 this morning.  Bubba Roberts of Spring Creek will be the entertainment.  Everyone is invited.

Ladies’ Night at Kentwood 

  • “Fashionable Ladies”
  • Hat Parade – Bring a hat your decorated to be pretty, funny, or show your personality.  The point is not to spend money, but to be creative.
  • Scarf tying demonstration – Please being several long or infinity scarves (some to share).
  • Begins at 6:15 with finger food.
  • Thursday night in the fellowship hall
  • Don’t forget this is for ladies from 3 to 103.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Samuel 26- 31

Ladies’ Friday Morning Bible Study – Your study guides are available for pick-up in the church office.

Video for Annie Armstrong Missions’ Office –  “He Started It” – http://www.namb.net/namb1cb2col.aspx?id=12884910546

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Facing the Impossible” –  odb.org/
  • See! I have given Jericho into your hand.                                                                                                                                                  ~Joshua 6:2~
  • “Only Believe”  – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Only_Believe/

I love and appreciate the wealth of hymns I know and love.  There are so many for                    each need/topic I run across.  I can easily compare them to the wealth of Scriptures I              also carry in my memory.   Together, the bring joy, encouragement, strength,                              balance, etc. to my life.

The names you see on The Prayer Link represent people I am praying for and may not match the list of people for whom you are praying.  Sometimes, I honor a person’s/families’ request not to list a name and sometimes I am not aware of a need you are aware of.  It is a guide thought, and hopefully will encourage you (and me) to take some time periodically to pray.  I feel most of us  can improve our prayer life if it becomes a daily and conscious effort.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Therefore confess your sins to each other

and pray for each other

so that you may be healed.

The prayer of a righteous man

is powerful and effective

~James 5:16~

 

(This verse was used on the handout at prayer meeting for several years.)

Shira Easley called me last night.  She is doing well and will be in Greensburg a little longer.  Continue to pray for her.

James Frazier is doing well following his surgery.  Thank God for his care in Houston.

Doug Toney is still hospitalized.  Everything is not perfect, but the doctors think he is headed in the right direction.  Please continue to pray for Doug and Sandy.

Sadie Mae Williams Carter

Born: January 02, 1929
Died: April 17, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3052852

Sarah Landry Gilliland 
Born: June 09, 1952
Died: April 17, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3053351

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Corinthians 13-15

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

If you are interested in learning more about collegiate/university ministry, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRpwmmz6LyE

Some highlights of the coming week

  • Today – Lord’s Supper at FBC, Kentwood
  • Monday – WMU at 10:00 at East Fork Baptist Church
    • Speaker: Rev. Rusty Durand, paster at Montpelier – Sharing about the finances of mission trips
      • Potluck lunch to follow the meeting
  • Tuesday – Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church
    • 10:30 A.M.
    • Music by Bubba Roberts
  • Thursday – “Fashionable Ladies”
    • 6:15 at FBC, Kentwood
    • For ladies from 3 – 103
    • Wear a hat made with items you have on hand for our hat parade
      • Decorate to show your personality
      • Have fun making and wearing the hat
    • Learn how to tie a scarf in a number of ways
    • Etc.
  • Friday – Bible Study – Women of the Bible
    • 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
    • Study guides will be available Wednesday in the church office

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“For the Son of Man has come to seek

and to save the lost.”

~Luke 19:10, HCSB~

 

Mrs. Hazel Smith is always in good spirits.  She has some good days and some “not so good”. Her family is faithful to visit and help her daily.  She knows she has been richly blessed.  Please continue to pray for this sweet lady.

Mrs. Nita Russell Miller is home and doing well.  Each day, it seems, she is learning one more thing she can do again.  Please keep her in your prayers as she continues on the road to a full recovery.  She is back at home with her daughter, Faibra Cade.

Nita’s daughter, Cathy Russell, has improved greatly and is back to how she was before the hospitalization.  Please continue to pray for her.

Mr. James Frazier had been undergoing lots of tests in Houston this week.  He will have his surgery Friday.  Please pray for him and for his family.

Miss Shira Easley is doing well following her surgery.  The plans are to transport her to Greensburg this afternoon so she can continue to be cared for and and get in more therapy before going home.

Doug Toney had a problem with medication not leaving his body as expected which lowered his blood pressure.  He is getting extra attention and improving.  Please pray for all involved in his care and in his family life.

The Kentwood area had a hailstorm late yesterday afternoon.  It was one of the worse that many of us have experienced.  At this time, I know of no injuries or major damage.

Summer and Short Term Missions = Part of the mission opportunities offered by the Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

https://mymobilizeme.namb.net/Account/Login?partnerId=2

We are looking forward to another “Third Thursday at the Cabin” tonight at 6:30.  I hope we have a house full!

FBC, Kentwood will celebrate the Lord’s Supper Sunday morning.  I’m looking forward to being able to do so with two of my grandchildren for the first time.  I’m so thankful they have made the greatest decision of their lives at a young age.  I’m also thankful all six of my grandchildren have godly parents who had taught their children about God.

The Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10:00 in the Fellowship Hall of FBC,Kentwood tomorrow morning.  You are invited to attend and study with us.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 31-32

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Best Fishing Holes” – http://odb.org/
  • He was caught up into Paradise                                                                                                         and heard inexpressible words.                                                                                                                                       ~2 Corinthians 12:4~
  • “Heaven Came Down”
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXa7CSsrUus
    • This was a song we sang regularly in Roseland.  I don’t think I have sung it in the last thirty years, but it certainly is running through my brain and my memory now.  What a special memory and a  wonderful destination!

I hope that you can sing this song and mean it because Jesus lives in you!

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“Sing to the LORD, who dwells in Zion;

proclaim His deeds among the nations.”

~Psalm 9:11, HCSB~

 

Please pray for Peyton VandeVuss, son of Ellen and Jason and grandson of Eleanor and Buddy Morris.  He was admitted to the hospital for observation because of abdominal pains.

Joseph “Jr.” C. Ratliff, Jr.

Born: October 01, 1963
Died: April 10, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3029904&fh_id=10545

Salvador Joseph Misita – One of my Amite High School band directors

September 14, 1928 – March 27, 2015

Mr. Salvador was peacefully welcomed to his Heavenly Home on March 27, 2015 while surrounded by his loving family. A true gentleman, Sal was known for his compassionate nature and selfless acts of kindness. He never raised his voice and it was not uncommon for him to be forgiving and understanding. A romantic man, Sal would often be noticed giving his wife subtle winks to remind her of his love. Mr. Sal graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University’s music school, and dedicated his life to teaching future generations of young musicians and making them a force to be reckoned with. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and also played trumpet for the Military Band. Some of most treasured pass times included fishing, golfing, and making lasting memories with his family. Salvador is survived by his wonderful wife of 51 years, Hilda Misita, as well as numerous nieces and nephews that refused to leave his side during his long journey. The family would like to offer a special thank you to his gracious caregiver, Essie Price. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Misita; sisters, Jennie Danna and Anna Labruzzo; and brothers, Tony, Vincent, and Roy Misita. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Brandon. G Thompson Funeral Home, in Hammond, on Monday, March 30, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. with the recitation of the rosary beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Dr. Tom Cobb and Father Cayet Mangiaracina will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “That is Mine” –  http://odb.org/
  • I am the Lord;                                                                                                                                             that is My name.                                                                                                                                                    ~Isaiah 42:8~
  • “All Things Bright and Beautiful” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/All_Things_Bright_and_Beautiful/

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions 

Read the Bible in 2015 

Looking Ahead This  Week – Third Thursday gathering at the cabin

  • Thursday (16th) at 6:30
  • Alford Cabin on Hwy. 440

Looking Ahead Next Week

  • Ladies’ Night
    • Thursday (23rd) at 6:15
    • FBC, Kentwood
    • Bring a hat you decorated.
    • Bring a friend too!
  • Young at Heart
    • Tuesday (21st) at 10:30
    • New Zion Baptist Church
  • Quarterly WMU Meeting
    • East Fork Baptist Church
    • 10:00 Monday, the 20th
    • Speaker – Rev. Rusty Durand will share about small churches and international mission trips.
    • Covered Dish Lunch to follow

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee 

Saturday

He is not here; he has risen!

Remember how he told you,

while he was still with you in Galilee

~Luke 24:6~

 

Correction:  The WMU meeting at East Fork is on the 20th, not the 13th.

 

John Orr‘s surgery Wednesday went well.  He is home in Sulphur Springs, TX now with family staying with him.  He bounces back real well for someone 88.5.  The doctor said the tumor on his bladder would not have given him any trouble for about 15 more years.  The gall bladder was full of stones and should be better now.

Pray for James Frazier.  He goes to Houston Monday for heart valve replacement surgery. Your prayers will be appreciated.

Pray for Shira Easley too.  She will have surgery in Covington Monday, the 19th.  She also would appreciate your prayers.

Sherry Smith Sasson is doing very well following her surgery.  She is at home.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “When We’re Let Down” – http://odb.org/
  • The Lord does not save with sword and spear;                                                                                 for the battle is the Lord’s and He will give you into our hands.                                                                                                                                          ~1 Samuel 17:47~
  • “God Will Take Care of You” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/God_Will_Take_Care_of_You/

Read the Bible in 2015 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions (Share with some children)

Operation Christmas Child – Bags for new items are available in the “shoeboxes” across from the kitchen in the hallway.  Check it out.  Get you bags and make your purchases. Return your filled bags to the same area.  I will store the items until needed in the fall.

This is the day God chose to send to us today.  Enjoy it.  Make it count!

Anna Lee

Friday

“He comforts us in all our affliction,

so that we may be able to comfort those

who are in any kind of affliction,

through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

~2 Corinthians 1:4, HCSB~

 

Sherry Day is home!  Monday, she had brain surgery.  Thursday, she was able to return home!  She, her family, and many friends are very thankful!  Thank you for praying.

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Camp Living Waters

We need camp nurses for Children’s Camp #1 June 1-4
Children’s Camp #2 July 6-9
Please call or message us if you would be willing to serve:
985-345-1831

(Monica Maddox)

The family of Danny Venible made arrangements yesterday afternoon, but they are not posted yet.  I’ll try to get them later.

Alice Mae Bridges

Born: January 11, 1947
Died: April 07, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3028437

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

http://www.namb.net/namb1cbvideo.aspx?id=8589936036

Read the Bible in 2015 – Jeremiah 12 – 16

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • 10:00 A.M.
  • “Hagar”

Operation Christmas Child

  • New bags are being added this morning.  Check them out.
  • Thank-you to all who have made purchases and turned them in.

Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood

  • Thursday, April 23rd
  • “Fashionable Ladies”
  • Desserts served at 6:15 P.M.
  • For ladies from 3 – 103 years old
  • Bring a hat of any kind that you have decorated and a friend.
  • Ladies from other churches are encouraged to participate.

Associational WMU Meeting

  • Monday, April 13
  • East Fork Baptist Church
  • 10 A.M.
  • Rev. Rusty Durand, pastor of Montpelier Baptist Church, will share about financing mission trips
  • Potluck lunch will follow.

Don’t forget to be a “doer”  today!

Anna Lee