Category: Hope Center

Wednesday

“Behold, I will do a new thing,

Now it shall spring forth;

Shall you not know it?

I will even make a road in the wilderness

And rivers in the desert.”

~Isaiah 43:19, NKJV~

 

Tom Brister

Tom had surgery Monday.  Where would you expect to find him Tuesday?  At work! If the lab report is good, he will have reconstructive surgery next week.  Keep praying for him.

Sherry Day

Sherry continues to do well.  Thanks for all your prayers for her.

Family of Pat Gill

Please continue to pray for Ray and his family.

Hope Center

Thanks to those, especially men and male youth, who volunteered to work at the Hope  Center Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as those who have been going on a regular basis.  If anyone thinks God might could use them as a male presence in the building today, please let me know.

Another VBS Coming Up

  • New Sharon Baptist Church
  • June 22-26
  • 5:15 – 8:15 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • 6:30 P.M. at the cabin
  • Call of directions.
  • Ya’ll come!

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10:00 A.M.
  • At the cabin
  • Bring your BIble
  • All ladies and girls are invited.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 69-71

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Serve the Lord in any way you can.  He will give you the ability, the opportunities, and the time.  Use them wisely.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” ~Ephesians 4:23 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

Doug Toney

Sandy said, “We are doing better. Doug will move to skilled nursing facility Wednesday. He stood for a few seconds today!!!! Thanks for your prayers.”

Kenneth Birch

Pray for Kenneth as he seeks relief from his back pain today.

Thom S. Rainer –  http://thomrainer.com/

Baptist Press 

  • Keep up with the Southern Baptist Convention highlights here.
  • bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Kings 10-13

Devotional, Scripture, and a Prayer

  • “Our Anchor” –  odb.org/
  • This hope we have as an anchor of the soul,                                                                                   both sure and steadfast.                                                                                                                                                                                      ~Hebrews 6:19~                                                                                 The rain came down,                                                                                                                               the streams rose,                                                                                                                                         and the winds blew and beat against that house;                                                                         yet it did not fall,                                                                                                                                 because it had its foundation on the rock.                                                                                                                                                        ~Matthew 7:25-26~
  • “The Solid Rock”

If you have not heard Mrs. Yvonne Curtis sing, please feel free to go to New Zion Baptist Church this morning at 10:30.  She will be singing a number of songs.

Men have been volunteering to meet some of the needs at Hope Center while Syl is “out of pocket” recovering from surgery.  Please pass the word to those who might could help.  Contact me for more information.  Thanks!

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday Addition

Pray for the Southern Baptist Convention which is being held in Columbus, Ohio.
Pray for Kenneth Birch as he sees a doctor for test results and, hopefully, treatment.  His appointment is tomorrow.
Patricia Lea Gill

Born: April 14, 1935
Died: June 14, 2015

Patricia Lea Gill, 80, of Kentwood, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. She was born April 14, 1935 to Roy G. Lea and Effie Dean Miller Lea. Patricia graduated from Kentwood High school where she made many lifelong friends. Patricia was involved in her community and loved singing in her church choir. She is survived by her husband, Ray Gill; son, Richard L. Colvin; granddaughter, Torri B. Colvin; great-grandson, Kieran Johnson; brother, Roy G. Lea and wife, Carol Lea; niece, Glenda L. Tyner and husband, John M. Tyner; nephew, Roy G. Lea, Jr. and wife, Michelle; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her first husband, Rodney Colvin; and her parents, Roy G. Lea and Effie Dean Miller Lea. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Line Creek Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thanks so much to those who have responded to the need at Hope Center and for another need which I have been working on today.   May God bless each of you as you “step-up” and help meet needs.

Anna Lee

Monday

“For we fix our attention,

not on things that are seen,

but on things that are unseen.

What can be seen lasts only for a time,

but what cannot be seen lasts forever.”

~2 Corinthians 4:18 TEV~

 

 

Donna Fay Miller

Donna Fay is again having heart issues.  Pray the doctors can get this under control.

Betty Taylor

Betty was able to come to church on crutches.  She is doing better, but asks that we continue to pray she will not need surgery on her knee.

James Rimes

James will be having a pacemaker implanted next week.  Pray for him as he prepares for this hospital stay/procedure.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Hey everyone! Over the last couple of weeks, Lil Man’s control of his left side has continued to improve. He has graduated from the current therapy program he was in and tomorrow will have his evaluation for the next level therapy program. His vision has still not improved. He had been complaining that he felt like something was in his right eye. So he saw an eye doctor here. The eye doctor found that mucous patches had formed on his right eye, filamentary keratitis, is the medical term for it. This condition is caused from dry eye and can be painful. The eye doctor believes that in Lil Man’s case the dry eye is probably a result of damage to his lacrimal gland from radiation. Right now, it is just affecting the right eye but the doctor is treating the left eye also because it can occur in both eyes. We are praying that once we can get this under control, then he can begin some type of vision therapy to improve his eyesight. His next follow up MRI and doctors appointments are in Arizona next Monday, June 22nd. He has come so far and we have faith he will continue to be healed! Thank you all for your prayers and please continue to pray for continued healing and guidance on this path to complete healing! We love you all! Love, Lil Man and Megan

Sylvester Humphrey

Syl has had surgery following an accident.  He is recovering at home and is down 42 pounds.  He will not be able to return to Hope Center for some time.  Please pray for him and his wife, Shirley.  Also, pray for the need for some men and youth to step up and fill the need while Syl is recovering.  (See below.)

Mrs. Pat Gill

As far as I know, the arrangements for Mrs. Pat Gill have not been made yet.  I think out-of-state family will need to travel here before that is done.  I will post the arrangements when they are available.

Young at Heart 

This group’s monthly meeting will begin at 10:30 in the morning in the Fellowship Hall of New Zion Baptist Church.  Mrs. Yvonne Curtis will share sacred music with us.  Then, there will be a pot-luck meal.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Third Thursday

We will meet at our cabin Thursday at 6:30 for fellowship, a meal, a devotional, and special music.  Come be blessed.

Friday Morning Bible Study

We will also meet at the cabin.  Come for 10:00 or come earlier.  After our study we will share a salad and dessert lunch.  We would be happy to have guests with us.

Hope  Center Needs Men!

Men are needed to “fill the shoes” of Sylvester Humphrey while he continues to recovery from his surgery.  Please read the post from Saturday Evening.  I am coordinating this, so please gather a group of men from your church and volunteer today.  Syl “wore several hats’!  I’m not asking anyone to give as much time as he did, just a day or portion of a day at a time.  Please contact me for more information.  Help is needed Tuesday-Friday, especially on two Tuesdays and three Fridays of the month.

I was blessed to have a call from one church immediately after I posted the need last night.  I hope to hear from other churches today.  Remember, Hope Ministry is an associational ministry, not just the responsibility of a few people.  Men, please step up to meet the need.

Read the Bible in 2015

Leviticus 1-3

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Look Up” – odb.org/
  • My help comes from the Lord,                                                                                                                 who made heaven and earth.                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 121:2~
  • “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”

Today is a new day with a fresh start.  Make it a rewarding day in God’s sight.

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

CORRECTION 

Opportunities this Week

  • Tuesday – Young at Heart meets at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30.  Mrs. Yvonne Curtis will be singing.  You do not have to be a member at NZBC to attend.  Lunch follows the singing.
  • Thursday – Third Thursday begins at 6:30 at the cabin.  Please feel free to come.
  • Friday – Bible study at 10 A.M. at our cabin in the country.  We will have a salad and dessert lunch when we complete our study.

 

Sylvester Humphrey is better, but has a long way to go to be considered “recovered”. Please continue to pray for them.

He is doing better, but still no appetite. Syl has lost 42 pounds. He gained 1 pound back in the last couple of days. I have been like a short order cook trying to make sure he will eat. He doesn’t like Ensure or any of the therapeutic drinks. I make him protein drinks when he will drink them and made some protein bars, which he likes. Just have to make sure what he eats is quality food.  
We really need some male volunteers to help out in the back, etc. If you know of any that can help, it will be appreciated. Syl will be down for quite a while.  
The needs are:
The first, second and third Fridays from 9-1 for food distribution. The first and second Tuesday mornings before the first and second Friday distribution. On those Tuesdays we receive the food and need to put it away. We also need men to keep the grass mowed and to take bags of clothes to the storage and to Hammond to St Vincent DePaul. We need men to take turns picking up boxes at Walmart for food distribution.
I will be compiling a list for each week to be sure we have men there to meet the need.  If you are willing to volunteer, please contact me.  Hope Center has met so many needs in the months it has been open.  Let’s redouble our efforts to make a difference through Hope Center.  Men, we need you!
Charles Douglas McCoy

Born: August 28, 1946
Died: June 14, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3192499

Friday

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth,

no one can enter the kingdom of God

unless he is born of water

and the Spirit.  

~John 3:5~

 

Read the Bible in 2015:  Jeremiah 42-46

Hope Center will need some men , especially those who have helped some in the past, to step up and volunteer to work in Sylvester Humphrey’s place while he is recovering from yesterday’s surgery.  If you can take a turn, please call 247-2235 to get your name on the schedule.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Third Thursday Meeting

We were blessed again to have a great group of people at the cabin for the Third Thursday meeting.  There was certainly a sweet, sweet spirit tonight.  Thanks to all of you who came, including one new person.  My God be honored!  What a special ending we had with “God Bless America” being sung by everyone.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Wisdom Seekers” –  http://odb.org/
  • Blessed are those who find wisdom.                                                                                                                                      ~Proverbs 3:13 NIV~          
  • “Open My Eyes that I May See” 

Reminders

  • Tomorrow, Saturday, will be the 90th birthday celebration for Mrs. Kathryn Shaw Kuss at FBC, Kentwood from 1:00 – 3:00.  Invitations were not sent to people who reside in the Kentwood area, so feel free to stop by to speak with her and her family.  She requests no gifts, just your presence.
  • The monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be Tuesday of next week.  Join the ladies at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.  The ladies meet in the side room.

Be a blessing to someone by your words and actions today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Let the peoples praise you, God;

let all the peoples praise you.”

~Psalm 67:5, NKJV~

https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/8

Please continue to pray for Sylvester Humphry.  He is in St. Tammany and very sick.  I know your prayers will be greatly appreciated.  As you are praying for him, thank God for his vision and dedication to the Hope Center.  Without him, Hope Center would not exist.  Pray for those who are “stepping up” to try to fill the shoes of Sylvester and Shirley while they are not able to be there.

I was blessed to see Mr. James W. Frazier and Miss Shira Easley yesterday.  They have come a long way since their surgeries.  Even though they have not been released by their doctors yet, they both are in God’s house and very thankful to be there.

Someone special to pray for today – Mrs. Hazel Smith

She tends to be rather quiet, but if you spend some time with her, you’ll soon see how important God has been and continues to be in her life.  Her faith is strong!  She is such a blessing to know.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 57-59

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song –

  • “Guard Your Focus” –  http://odb.org/
  • Looking unto Jesus,                                                                                                                                 the author and finisher of our faith.                                                                                                                                               ~Hebrews 12:2~                          

               I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.                                               So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything,                                               but only God, who makes things grow.                                                                                                                                                The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose,                                                       and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor.                                                                                For we are co-workers in God’s service;                                                                                                           you are God’s field, God’s building.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ~1 Corinthians 3:6-9 (NIV)~

Don’t forget:

  • Operation Christmas Child – Pray for the collection process and those who will be sorting, delivering, and receiving the “shoeboxes:.
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – This week at 6:30 P.M.
  • Friday Bible Study – MEETING THURSDAY THIS WEEK!
  • VBSs are fast approaching.  Pray for those who are planning and studying and those who will attend.
  • Frozen Food for Families – Put some food up each week in quart size bags.  The food is appreciated so much by those who are benefitting from it.
  • Other opportunities to learn and serve – Find your slots for service.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

” Serve the Lord with Gladness” today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

                        LORD, you establish peace for us;    

      all that we have accomplished you have done for us.

My aunt’s husband in Texas, John Orr, got a good report on the mass in his bladder.  He will not need any additional treatment to follow up on the surgery that has already been done.

Joe Easley of the New Zion community is having kidney problems.  Please pray for this man and his family.  The last few years have been very difficult for them.

Doug Toney (Written by his wife, Sandy)

FRIDAY May 8, 2015

Doug is still not very alert. Vitals are fairly stable with an occasional episode of high Blood pressure or high heart rate. They did an ultrasound of abdomen and found his gall bladder inflamed with sludge. Waiting to talk to the surgeon. Also, a wound care nurse will come today to check his incision. Brooklyn and I will go check out two long term acute care centers tomorrow. Please continue to pray for his healing. Also, please pray for our friends- Jeanne Terrell and Paul Hancock who are struggling with major health issues, too.

Thanks for praying for my unspoken request yesterday.  Surgery went well.  The man should be able to come home today.

Women’s Ministry

  • Report on yesterday’s Bible study:
    •  We had a good study of the “Woman at the Well”, a great salad/dessert lunch, and wonderful fellowship.
    • Six ladies joined us for the first time.
    • Next week: “Lot’s Wife” (See me Sunday if you need a study guide for next week.)
      • Genesis 18:16 – 19:29
      • Luke 17:28-33
  • Operation Christmas Child
    • A few ladies have been working on tote bags for each box we plan to pack in October.  They have about 200 made so far.  I appreciate their diligence.
    • If you have not picked up a “paper bag” from the table across from the kitch in the fellowship hall, please select one and purchase the items listed on it.  We are making good progress.  Sunday, I looked at the items purchased so far.  I’m so thankful to those of you who have put your hearts, efforts, and money into this project that will take the love of Jesus to little children around the world.
  • Planning meeting for the next Ladies’ Night
    • Plan to join us on the 17th to make our plans for the June meeting.
    • We will meet in my Sunday School classroom at 3 P.M.
  • Frozen Food for families
    • Put about 2 cups of food, mainly main dishes and vegetables, in quart-size freezer bags during the month and freeze until our collection day.
    • Bring to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School on June 7th.
    • Food will be delivered to families that day.
  • Hope Center
    • If you would like to get plugged into working for a day or for the same day each week, please let me know.  I can get you scheduled.
    • Hope Center continues to operate the thrift store and provide food to families who qualify on three Friday morning each month.  Isn’t it a blessing we are providing for so many families it takes three different weeks to get the food distributed?
    • Thanks to the churches of our association and their members, as well as others, who are supporting Hope Center in various ways.

Baptist Press – bpnews. org

Read the Bible in a Year –  Luke 1-2

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Remind the People” –  http://odb.org/
  • Remind the believers to . . . show true humility to everyone.                                                                                                                                            ~Titus 3:1-2~
  • “Breathe on Me” –  http://www.hymnary.org/text/holy_spirit_breathe_on_me

SBC Disaster Relief –  http://links.namb.net/m/1/54149859/t12715-42d6626f-46b0-4fb9-9d99-af88ddb3c83c/0/1/1

I hope you have been an encourager this week.  If not, make today the day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Now is your time of grief,

but I will see you again and you will rejoice,

and no one will take away your joy.”

~John 16:22 NIV~

 

Happy Easter because He arose from the grave!

 

Announcements

  • Inspiration Park will host a sunrise service at 7 A.M. Easter morning.  I hope you will be able to attend.  It’s great to be able to celebrate this special day with people from many area churches.  The service will end at 8 A.M. so you will not be late for your own church service.
  • Many area church will have special services with music, drama, skits, etc. prepared for Easter morning.  Check with the church of your choice for the time.
  • Most area churches will not have any services/activities Sunday night this week.
  • FBC, K is in need to two volunteers for the nursery during the first service.  Call the church office if you are available.
  • The Friday morning Bible study at FBC, K will not meet this week.
  • “Walk with the Cross” will begin at Crossroads BBQ at 9:00 Saturday and walk into town.  You are invited to join others from area churches in honoring the real reason for the Easter season.
  • Hope Center will be open Friday (9-5).
  • Sunday is our Frozen Food for Families day at FBC, K.  Bring your items to my classroom before Sunday School Easter.  Thanks!
  • Operation Christmas Child – Check the table across from the kitchen for suggestions.  Get a bag(s) from one of the boxes.  Bring your items to the same area when you make your purchases.
  • Tomorrow is a special day set aside to pray for salvation for people/countries.  Join with thousands as you pray Good Friday.  Expect results!

Please continue to pray for Sherry Day.  She will have surgery Monday in Baton Rouge to remove a brain tumor and certainly appreciates your prayers.

Betty Taylor has an eye problem that requires routine injections.  Pray for her as she continues to see a doctor about every six weeks.  Her doctor retired, so she is adjusting to a new doctor.

You may have noticed you don’t see Jimmy  Schwartz out and about as in the past.  He appreciates calls and visits though.

Keith Allen and Renee Deck Harrell both had back procedures.  Keith is able to get our some, but Renee is a little slower recovering from surgery and getting around.  Please say special prayers for her.

Kenneth Birch is continuing to have back issues.  He is home and hoping to feel some improvement.

Please continue to pray for Beverly Blackwell.  She is improving.

I will post an obituary for Mr. Bobby Lawson when one is available.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 27-28

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (Evangelism) – http://www.namb.net/evangelism/

Think of the opportunities we can be a part of when we contribute to this fund!

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Hymn

  • Do this in remembrance of Me.                                                                                                                                   ~1 Corinthians 11:24~                                                                                                                I am the Bread of life.                                                                                                                               He who comes to Me will never go hungry.                                                                                                                                                          ~John 6:3~                                                                                                
  • “Break Thou the Bread of Life” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/t/bttblife.htm

Have a blessed day.  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

 Remember this:

Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way

will save him from death

and cover over a multitude of sins.

~James 5:20~

(As I prepared my Sunday School lesson for today, I found a note at the end that encouraged us to invited people to Sunday School next Sunday to learn of the resurrection and its impact on our future.  That certainly is  good idea.  This morning, hears a verse to give us more encouragement to do so.)

Read the Bible in 2015 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Thom R. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Who are You?” – http://odb.org/
  • When [Jesus] had come into Jerusalem,                                                                                             all the city was moved,                                                                                                                     saying, “Who is this?”                                                                                                                                                                                    ~Matthew 21:10~
  • “Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/j/i/jisnikno.htm

Announcements

  • Several area churches are having a Fifth Sunday Singing tonight.
  • Hope Center will be OPEN Good Friday.
  • The next associational WMU meeting will be at New Zion and features Rev. Randy Durant speaking on missions and the mission trips made by Montpelier Baptist Church.
  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have a Good Friday service.
  • Friday Bible Study will not meet Good Friday.
  • The office of FBC, K will not be open Good Friday.
  • Inspiration Park will have a sunrise service next Sunday morning.
  • FBC, K will have two morning worship services and no evening services next Sunday.
  • April 23rd is the date of the next Ladies Night at FBC, K.  All ladies from 3 to 103 are encouraged to attend.

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.  May it impact your day in an extra special way today.

Anna Lee