Category: Hope Center

Wednesday

Thanks for understanding I was controlled by a cough for the last two days.  Thankfully, I’m better now.

 

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~

 

Good News!  Bettye Fussell’s blood count was good enough for her to be able to get her fifth treatment this week.  Pray for her as she moves forward in beating the cancer!

 

Oler “Ann” Page Tyrney

April 30, 1936 – May 29, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/oler-ann-tyrney

Kenneth Lee Wheeler

July 15, 1939 – May 27, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4248085&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible – Job 40-42 & Psalm 146

 

The Lord’s Church has officially changed its name after much consideration and prayer. It is now Taylor Creek Baptist Church.  Nothing concerning their leadership or focus has changed, only the name.  If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Don Meadows.

The Hope Center in Roseland is updating paperwork for those who receive food baskets each month.  If you know of anyone who needs to update their information, please remind them to do so as soon as possible.

 

“You made my whole being;

you formed me in my mother’s body.”

~Psalm 139:13 NCV~

“He Leadeth Me”

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Tonight – Children in Action for children up to 5th grade.  Learn about missions at 6 P.M.

 

Pray for the children and teachers as they make the most of their summer holidays.  Pray for wise choices for the summer days and for safety in all they do.

 

Pray for Bobby Spinks and others from NOBTS as they travel to the Amazon to share the message of Jesus with those who do not know him.  You may not be traveling to the Amazon, you you surely can take Jesus with you this week wherever you go.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

And hope does not put us to shame,

because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts

through the Holy Spirit,

who has been given to us.

~Romans 5:5~

 

Carol Jean Conerly received very good news yesterday.  She did not cause any injury to her new knee when she fell Sunday.  Thank God for that!

Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby Dillon are both improving a little each day.  Please continue to pray for them.

Jonboy Moore

June 23, 1998 – May 21, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4240943&fh_id=10545

Rebecca Annette Blades

August 19, 1981 – May 14, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/index.cfm/public:obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4240679/lud/837F3BFEC23B8ADC5ED0585D506A3BB5

Operation Christmas Child 

 

Read the Bible – Job 16-19 & Psalm 139

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Young Ladies’ Birthday Party 

  • 11 A.M. today
  • The Cafe
  • Celebrating birthdays

 

Red Beans and Rice – Sunday will end our official collection of beans and rice for local food pantries.  Be sure to get your contributions in.

 

You are a chosen race,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

a people for His possession,

so that you may proclaim the praises of the One

who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

~1 Peter 2:9 HCSB~

“Tell the Good News”

 

Tell the “Good News” to someone today!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

Therefore confess your sins to each other

and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

~James 5:16~

 

Phillip Strickland is in a regular room at Ochsner.  He’s still dealing with pain, but hopefully that won’t last too long.  Please pray again today.

Ora Lee WIlson learned the place on her neck is not cancer.  She is thankful and appreciates all your prayers.  Later, she will have surgery to remove it and identify it, but has decided to wait a while.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams continues to slowly improve.  Please continue to pray.

Kenneth Birth continues to deal with back pain.  Pray it eases up some.

Sam Raborn had a tractor accident.  He broke his neck and has had surgery.  Please pray for him as he recovers.  While praying, thank God the accident was not any worse.

 

Janie Ashmore of the New Zion Community passed away.  Please pray for her family and friends.  I’ll post an obituary when one is available.

Jewel Jeremiah Smith, Jr.

September 13, 1931 – April 18, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/jewel-smith-jr-

Mrs. Helen McCoy Robertson

  • April 18, 2017
  • Frisco City, Alabama

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Helen-McCoy-Robertson-104692907

 

Bible Reading – Isaiah 9-12 & Psalm 111

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. — 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (NIV)

“Victory in Jesus”

 

Third Thursday – 6:30 tonight; Spaghetti’s cooking, Guitars practiced last night, etc.  We’ll be ready!  Y’all come!  Contact me for directions.

Bible Study tomorrow morning at 10:00 – Ezekiel 6

 

Sunday at FBC, Kentwood – Missions March for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and collection of red beans and rice for food pantries.  That’s in addition to numerous Sunday School classes, wonderful preaching, a nursery (every service), and welcoming members.  Contact the church at 229-8111, another member, or me for more information.

Keep your prayer like active!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

I’m sorry to be late.  I had to wait for Jason to restart the server.

Love is patient,

love is kind.

It does not envy,

it does not boast,

it is not proud.

~1 Corinthians 13:4~

Don Meadows‘ surgery went well.  He’s home and doing well.  Thank you for praying for him.

Bettye Fussell‘s daughter shared this yesterday.

We just want to say a special “THANK YOU” to everyone that has called, text, sent flowers/cards and come to visit my Mom during this hard time. We are amazed at all of the love and support that everyone has shown her. Just to update everyone, she will hopefully be transferred this afternoon from Southwest to Ochsner’s in New Orleans to begin her chemo treatment. Please keep sending prayers her way as she begins this new journey. We know God is in control and we are ready to fight this fight!! Thank you and We love you all!!

Melinda Russell recently joined her husband in China where he is working.  Her mother passed away in Texas, so now she is flying back.  Pray for her as she travels and as the family celebrate her life.

Bro. Stan Statham requests prayer for a volunteer.

BASELA Family- please be praying for Bro. Michael, a Disaster Relief Volunteer from Arkansas who fell from a roof in New Orleans East yesterday while working on a home. He has significant injuries but is in good spirits. I will update after I visit him in the hospital later this morning. -Bro. Stan

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Reading Plan – Numbers 19-21 and Psalm 46

 

Bro. Stan shares information about Hope Center.

This will be our last week of 1/2 off our winter clothes, shoes and coats. We will be putting out our Spring/Summer clothes February 21st. Come visit us this week for some great values!! Open Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 to 5:00. 985-247-2235

 

This is love: not that we loved God,  

but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

~1 John 4:10 (NIV)~

“Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

 

Mark your calendar for these extras.

  • Tonight – Children’s missions at 6 P.M.
  • Tomorrow  – Third Thursday Gathering at 6:30
  • Friday – Bible Study of John 19 at 10 A.M.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at 11 A.M.

 

Enjoy a little cooler weather.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Trust in the LORD with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways submit to him,

and he will make your paths straight.

~Proverbs 3:5-6~

 

 

The workday at the Hope Center has been postponed.

 

Bring your items for the tornado victims by Monday.  Deliver to FBC, Petal, MS will be Tuesday.

 

Read the Bible – Lev. 16-18 and Psalm 35

 

For the director of music.

Of David the servant of the LORD.

He sang to the LORD the words of this song

when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies

and from the hand of Saul.

He said: I love you, LORD, my strength.

The LORD is my rock,

my fortress and my deliverer;

my God is my rock,

in whom I take refuge,

my shield and the horn of my salvation,

my stronghold.

~ Psalm 18:1-2 (NIV)~

“Rock of Ages”

 

Continue to pray for all those we have been praying for and all those you personally were praying for.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit,

for anger resides in the lap of fools.

~Ecclesiastes 7:9~

 

The flu keeps going around in our area.  Bro. Joe Weaver of Osyka Baptist is the latest pastor that I know of to be a victim.

Sumner Middle School collects food periodically to deliver to Hope Center in Roseland to be used as the need arises.  I appreciate adults who guide students to do such good activities and students who follow their need.

Tornado Victims – If you have items for the tornado victims, please have them at FBC, Kentwood by the first of the week.  Items can be placed in the stairwell at the office entrance.

 

Bible Reading for Friday – Leviticus 14-15 and Psalm 34

Bible Study this morning – John 17

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love;

for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

~Psalm 59:16 (NIV)~

“I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord Forever”

 

Thank God for loving you today.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday Evening

I have a lot of names to share, so I thought I would begin tonight rather than in the morning.

  • Juliana Prescott has not had her test yet.  Keep praying for her.  She’s 2.
  • Bobby Forbes of Arcola was able to come home last night.  He still needs oxygen at this point.  Keep him and his family in your prayers.
  • Pat Hendry of Chesbrough has a bad case of bronchitis.  He was treated at the hospital and should be home by now.
  • Rusty Williams of Spring Creek is doing better and is probably going to come home tomorrow.
  • Buddy Bel of Amite is progressing nicely at St. Tammany following Monday’s heart surgery.
  • Mrs. Kathryn Kuss of Kentwood passed away this afternoon.  Her arrangements are incomplete while waiting for family members to arrive from out of state.
  • Hope Center
    • We began our 1/2 off sale on winter clothes, jackets, and shoes today. The sale will continue through February 24, 2017. We also have 1/2 off on TV’s, strollers, and car seats. Come visit us Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can sign up for the Food Bank on Tuesdays and Fridays. To sign up you will need a photo ID, utility bill with your physical address, income or SNAP authorization letter. We are located at 63076 Commercial St, Hwy. 51, Roseland, LA 70456. If you have any questions, please call us at 985-247-2235.
    • Attention all Two Rivers churches. The Hope Center will be having a work day on Saturday February 11 beginning at 8 AM. They will be putting the siding on the new building and doing construction on the inside as well. You can call the Hope Center at 247 2235.

      Bro. Don Meadows, Two Rivers Care Minister

Wednesday

He gives strength to the weary

and increases the power of the weak.

~Isaiah 40:29~

I’m happy to tell you that Mrs. Margaret “Sis” Oliver is back at church following a hospital procedure/surgery.  Thank the Lord she is back with us.

Bobby Forbes had four heart by-passes yesterday.  It was a long procedure, but ended with good results.  Pray for his recovery period at St. Tammany Hospital.

MS Trooper Mitch Chappell is now home.  He was injured in an accident while working.  Please be in prayer for him and his family as his healing continues at home.

Mr. Fernie Ray Gill called when he got home last night.  He gave me two updates to share.  He is thankful you are praying!

  • “Miss” Carol Jean Gill required brain surgery yesterday.  It was done via angiogram at OLOL!  She was doing well, but was required to stay overnight for observation.  The brain aneurysm had changed and called for medical treatment at this time.  Thank God for an alert and skilled doctor.
  • “Miss” Gail Pittman McDaniel is in North Oaks Rehab following her brain surgery last week.  Pray for her as she gets stronger so she can return to Kentwood.

 

The Hope Center in Roseland has a need you may can help with.

Two Rivers Baptist Association Hope Center is in dire need of two electric stoves and a refrigerator. One of the families that needs the stove is a grandmother raising four grandchildren. If you have one to donate, please call the Hope Center at 985-247-2235 or call Bro. Sylvester, the Director of the Hope Center, at 985-510-0397

If you would like to receive a daily devotional, posted by Bro. Don Meadows of The Lord’s Church, please check his Facebook page and become a “friend”.

Don’t forget to bring your items for tornado victims to FBC, Kentwood.  The sooner the better!

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

LA Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Scripture Reading for Today – Ex. 25-27 . and Psalm 25

 

“For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach,

because we trust in the living God,

who is the Savior of all men,

especially of those who believe.”

~1 Timothy 4:10, NKJV~

Pray for refuges fleeing war zones.

“Jesus Loves the Little Children” (Adults too!)

 

Thank you for reading and praying.  I believe in prayer.  When you pray, you are saying you believe too!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

Do not forget the covenant I have made with you,

and do not worship other gods.  

Rather, worship the LORD your God;

it is he who will deliver you

from the hand of all your enemies.”

~2 Kings 17:38-39~

 

Thankfulness, Day14:  Today, I’m thankful FBC, Kentwood was asked to be a new drop-off location for the collection of shoeboxes.  We will be accepting shoeboxes for the next week beginning at 9:00 each day.  May God richly bless each child who receives a shoebox and each person involved in preparing and sending them around the world.

 

Please pray for Jeanna Lee-Newton and her family.  Her parents, Ricky and Brenda Russell of Chesbrough, went to check on her after church yesterday and were heartbroken when they saw her.  Many prayer are needed for this family.

Sandy Bennett Morgan, a former student, is hospitalized in Baton Rouge with a rare blood disorder.  Pray for Sandy, Paul, and Zach as well as other family members and the medical staff caring for her.  You may remember Zach’s Lids for Kids, collection of hats for sick children and delivery to numerous hospitals.  Sandy got Zach started on this and other ministries to help children with medical needs.

Please pray for Sherman Cutrer.  His is hospitalized in Baton Rouge with heart issues.  I’m sure your prayers will be appreciated.

Please continue to pray for Kenneth Birch and his back issues.  He has a procedure scheduled for December 7th.

 

Scripture Writing: Psalm 116:23-36

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. ~ 1 Peter 3:18 (NIV)~

“Where You There”

 

This week David and I will have the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin.  It starts at 6:30 and is always a time of great Christian fellowship.

May you be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

 The LORD is my light and my salvation–

whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the stronghold of my life–

of whom shall I be afraid?

~Psalm 27:1~

 

Today’s requests are from Beverly Rohrbacker.

  1. Christian Overmiller – a nephew who will be having his second surgery in three days because of an aggressive staff
  2. Kelsey David – Beverly’s nieces’ daughter who also has staff and is hospitalized for treatment
  3. Judy Lynn Miller King and her daughter, Mandy – The daughter gave birth to a stillborn baby at 39 weeks following an uneventful pregnancy.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 84-86

Devotional,  Scripture, and a Song

  • “An Exchange” – http://odb.org/2015/07/22/an-exchange/
  • I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”                                                                  and you forgave the guilt of my sin.                                                                                                                                                                               ~Psalm 32:5 NIV~
  • “Out of My Bondage”

Hope Center – School Uniforms ($1.00 per item)

Friday Morning Bible Study – Delilah

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

I thank God for each of you who take time to check this site and pray.

Anna Lee