Category: Hymn of the Day

Saturday

“The LORD is far from the wicked,

but He hears the prayer of the righteous.”

~Proverbs 15:29~

 

Wayne Criswell

Wayne has learned his lung cancer has returned.  He is waiting for a decision about the next step – surgery or other treatment.  Pray for Wayne and his family as they face this problem.

Earlo LaBauve, father of Sharon Martin 

Earlo will have surgery in March at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Pray for Earlo and his family as they wait.

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

She’s making progress – fluid drained and two units of blood added.  She will get a little physical therapy before she is ready to come home.

Austin Rose

Austin had a big day today.  His port was removed and replaced with a heart shaped bandage.  Thank God for this big step and ask him to beep on blessing Austin and all the Rose/Labarbara family.

Sylvia Jackson, mother of Dennis Jackson

Today’s new is not so good.  Susie has developed pneumonia.  Please keep this family in your prayers.

With permission from Susie Eads, I’m sharing this as a special devotional thought. 

I have a little story to tell you about forgiveness. Bear with me… I have a MacBook Pro laptop and on a Mac in the bottom right corner is a trash can. When you want to delete files you move them to the trash can and then periodically you empty the trash to delete those files. It’s different from the recycle bin because on the Mac when you click to empty the trash you get a message saying that the trash will be securely emptied and you cannot recover the files afterwards. When it finishes the process of emptying the files it makes a noise like a piece of paper crumpling up to let you know that it is finished. I am bad about forgetting to empty my trash so yesterday morning I clicked to empty it and it showed that I had 55,000 files to delete. Yikes! So I set it to empty and it was deleting files all day! Well I forgot about it and left it running. Fast forward to this morning and I am sitting next to my laptop while I have my quiet time. I was writing in my prayer journal and I had just written this sentence, “Lord, please forgive me for all the things I have done in the past that pierced your heart.” At that exact moment, I heard the sound from my laptop indicating that the trash had completed emptying!!! It was like the Lord told me that my sins are forgiven and securely deleted and I can’t recover them!!!! So if you are like me and have problems trusting God to forgive you or not forgiving yourself, remember that He empties the trash when we ask Him to and those sins no longer exist. Happy Valentines Day! Remember that God loves you more than you can imagine!                                                                               Susie Owens Eads, 2-14-14

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Great Creator-Healer”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Story – “Let Go of Your Stresses”

http://academictips.org/blogs/let-go-of-your-stresses/

Hymn of the Day – “Lord of Power, Lord of Might”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/p/loplomit.htm

Baptist Press

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Be sure to read these stories. 

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?id=42008

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?id=42016

I’m looking forward to a warmer day today so I can spend some time outside.  I’m glad God provides us with a variety of weather.

Anna Lee

Friday

Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

~Corinthians 13:4-7~

 

 

“I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love,
may be able to comprehend with all the saints
what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love,
and to know the Messiah’s love that surpasses knowledge.”
~Ephesians 3:17b-19a, HCSB~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

The Earl Councils

“Doc” is doing well.  The new house is coming along well.  The send their love.

Dennis Jackson’s mom, Sylvia

Susie is still in ICU, but is a little better than 24 hours ago.  Please keep praying.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “True Love”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “Helpless Love”

http://academictips.org/blogs/moral-tale-helpless-love/

Hymn of the Day – “Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/d/ldalexcl.htm

Love is so important.  God’s love is the greatest!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6~

 

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon

She will have a procedure this morning at 7:00 to drain some of the fluid from around her heart and lungs.  Please take time to pray for her.

Shay Collette 

Shay is still in Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  She’s had five surgeries and is beginning skin grafts.  She is able to move her fingers which is a good sign.  Please continue to pray for this 13 year old.

Brandi and Rafe Cutrer

Please continue to pray for Brandi and Rafe as they travel back and forth to Covington for his treatments.  Rafe is now able to sit, unassisted, for short periods of time.

Carol New 

Carol had a fall last weekend.  Thank God she did not break any bones, but only has bumps and bruises.

Jimmy Schwartz

Pray for Jimmy.  He hasn’t had to be given blood lately.  Pray for him to keep active.

Ray Blackwell

Ray got a good report yesterday.  Thank God for the progress he has made in a relatively short period of time.

Rev. Tommy Hicks

Bro. Tommy is doing much better following his back surgery.  Pray he continues to improve.

Mrs. Martha Traylor

“Miss” Martha is now in Kentwood Manor for a short period of continued treatment.  As you pray for her, please pray for her children.

Mrs. Ivy Jean Womack

She has been undergoing some tests.  Pray for doctors as they evaluate the tests and suggest treatment.

Mrs. Peggy Berberette (Ladd Turner’s mother-in-law)

Please continue to pray for her as she continues her battle with cancer.

Sylvia Jackson (sister of Gayle Owens)

Susie is in ICU at North Oaks.  Prayers are requested by her family.

Ms. Ann McKee (wife of Paul who works for George Bales)

Ms. Ann passed away Wednesday afternoon at Kentwood Manor.  Please pray for her family.

Glenn McMillan’s Memorial Service

If you wish to provide some food for the family meal, please get it to New Zion Baptist Church by 2:30 Saturday.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Reputation or Character?”

http://odb.org/

Involvement Encouraged by Billy Graham Evangelistic Emphasis

http://links.mkt1529.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NDUwOTM5OTIS1&r=NzQ1Mjk5MjcyODAS1&j=MzgxNzEzODI2S0&mt=1&rt=0Inspiring Stories –

“Kiss Someone before You Go”

http://academictips.org/blogs/kiss-someone-before-you-go/

Hymn of the Day – “O Happy Day”

http://www.poemhunter.com/song/o-happy-day/

I trust you are able to sing this song.  If Jesus has not “washed your sins away”, please go to someone who can guide you in that decision.  You will be eternally thankful you made that decision.

Baptist Press

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Bible Study

We will meet as usual Friday morning at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood.  You are welcome to join us.  No homework!  No embarrassment!  Come watch and listen.

Have a great day!  Do something special to help someone else to have a great day too!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever;
I will proclaim Your faithfulness
to all generations with my mouth.”
~Psalm 89:1~

 

Eugene Tackett

Eugene is home.  He will be seeing his regular doctor, but so far it seems he has no damage.  Thanks for praying for him.

Wanda Smith

Wanda Smith is improving after her recent surgery.  She hopes to be able to make it to church Sunday.  Continue to pray for her as her foot heals.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Hyperseeing”

http://odb.org/

This is going to be one of my favorites for a while.

Moral Stories – “Testing for Gossip”

http://academictips.org/blogs/testing-for-gossip/

Hymn of the Day – “Somebody Knows”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/o/m/somecare.htm

Pay attention to the words of this hymn.  I think I am going to print them out to keep and to share.

Baptist Press

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The Friday morning Bible Study will meet at 10:00.

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be the last Tuesday of the month at The Cafe in Kentwood.

FBC, Kentwood will provide the BCM meal at SLU the last Wednesday of the month.

Glenn McMillan’s memorial service will be at 3:00 Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church.  A meal for the family will follow at NZBC.

Keep praying for those who are experiencing the latest snow/ice storm.

Anna Lee

Sunday – The Lord's Day

This is the day which the Lord hath made;

we will rejoice and be glad in it.  

~Psalm 118:24~

 

Announcement – I’m passing on an invitation to you.

Jeff Bates will be doing a free concert/testimony tonight at Roseland Baptist Church.  The service will begin at 6:00 P.M.  If you have a friend or family member dealing with an addiction, be sure to invite them to go with you.

http://jeffbatesspeaks.com/jeff_bates_biography.html

Daily devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Maintain Unity”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “Coffee on the Wall”

http://academictips.org/blogs/coffee-on-the-wall/

Hymn of the Day – “Serve the Lord with Gladness”

Serve the Lord with gladness in our works and ways.
Come before His presence with our songs of praise.
Unto Him our Maker, we would pledge anew
Life’s supreme devotion to service true.

Serve the Lord with gladness, thankful all the while
For His tender mercies, for His loving smile.
Blessed truth enduring, always just the same.
We will serve with gladness and praise His name.

Serve the Lord with gladness, this shall be our theme.
As we walk together, in His love supreme.
Listening, ever listening for the still small voice.
His sweet Will so precious, will be our choice.

Serve Him with gladness, Enter His courts with song.
To our Creator, true praises belong.
Great is His mercy, wonderful is His name.
We gladly serve Him, His great love proclaim.

(Words/Music by B.B. McKinney)

God answered a long-time prayer yesterday.  What a blessing! Thanks to those who prayed for me yesterday.

Be sure to find the blessings of this day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday – Saturday (Part 3)

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Unintentional”

http://odb.org/

“The Three Races”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-three-races/

This is a good lesson!

Hymn of the Day – “Victory in Jesus”

This hymn is still copyright protected, but most of you will know it.  I hope the hymn will run through your head and heart all day today.

Baptist Press – Read stories of the 2014 Winter Olympics and the National Prayer Breakfast 

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 Glenn Fredrick McMillan aka (Lieball) 

Born: May 1, 1958,
Death: February 3, 2014
Glenn is survived by his wife, Lynn F. McMillan,
Daughter, Wendy Chapman & husband Rob. Son, Hunter D. McMillan. Step-son Destin Kelly. Grandson Cade Chapman; Uncles and Aunts,
Sister, Linda M. Callihan & husband Robert. Brother, Gibbie McMillan & wife Katera.
Mother-in-Law, Jackie Smith, Brother-in-Law, Richard Foley & wife Becky, Sister-in-Law, Barbara Kerbow & husband Brad.
Aunts and Uncles include: Bonnie McMillan, Gerald and Emily McMillan, Beverly McMillan Gex and husband Adolph.
Great Nieces & Nephews: Lillie Paige, Keelie, Madison, Dylan, Harper, Mason, Hanna, Dawson, Faxon, Michael, Julie, Bekka, Sai, Jayden, and Nickolas.

He is Preceded in death by his Father F. Edward McMillan & Mother Lillie Conerly. Grandparents Fernie & Eula McMillan & Ada Faucheaux.

Glenn was a Christian and a member of East Fork Baptist Church north of Kentwood, LA. He was employed as a salesman in the flooring business until he became disabled as a result of an injury. Prior to his employment in sales he worked as a boilermaker out of Local 37 in New Orleans LA.
His home originally was Kentwood, Louisiana but recently he was living in Pikeville, TN. He had a love for living life to the fullest. His pastimes included watching LSU Tiger and New Orleans Saints Football in his Man Cave on Brockdale Mountain, entertaining crowds with his singing, and riding his trike through the countryside.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2014 at New Zion Baptist Church Hwy 38 west of Kentwood, LA. 3:00PM with Rev. Mike Shumock presiding and the following serving as pallbearers: Bobby Travis, Mike Wall, Mike Feltman, Sid Butler, Steve Sanders, Aubrey McMillan, Ronald McMillan, and Stephen McMillan. In lieu of flowers consider making a donation to: Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation 4411 Oakwood Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416

Tuesday

“Pray also for me,

that the message may be given to me

when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.”

~Ephesians 6:19~

Anne Ellzey

Anne has been transferred to room 111 at the hospital in Greensburg.  Pray for her as she works to get that left side moving again.

Fornie Schum

Please pray for my brother-in-law’s, Donnie Eudy of Ponchatoula, aunt who is in ICU at North Oaks.

Birthday Party

The “young” ladies of FBC,K will meet at Nyla’s to celebrate the January birthday.  Our party scheduled for last Tuesday had to be postposed due to all the sleet.  I hope to see you at 11:00.  Mrs. Fay Gehringer is baking the cake for us.  Please feel free to bring a friend.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “An Important Command”

http://odb.org/

Life’s Story – “The Employment Miracle”

http://academictips.org/blogs/employment-miracle/

Hymn of the Day – “Life’s Railway to Heaven”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/r/lrailway.htm

“He will be our Guide even to the end.” Psalm 48:14

I know I included this hymn recently, but this is the one God sent me too immediately after read “The Employment Miracle”.

Baptist Press

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Youth

I don’t always know much about the youth events because I do not have someone involved, but I do know there is a D-Now scheduled for Feb. 21-22.  If you need more information, contact Bro. Michael Wilson at 229-8111.

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Monday

 

“I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy,

to offer your bodies as living sacrifices,

holy and pleasing to God—t

his is your spiritual act of worship.”

~Romans 12:1~

 

Suzie Daniel Dickinson will soon be released from the hospital to go to a long-tern care facility.  She needs to gain some strength to be given the cancer treatment she needs.  She grew up in Amite.

Glen McMillan passed away.  Please remember the family in your prayers.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Resolve To Resolve”

http://odb.org/

Motivational Story – “Texting while Driving”

http://academictips.org/blogs/texting-while-driving/

Hymn of the Day – “Take My Life and Let it Be”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/m/tmlalib.htm

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party for January

  • Tuesday at Nyla’s
  • 11:00 A.M.
  • Bring someone with you.

Thanks for being there to pray for each person/family mentioned.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Learn the truth and never reject it.

Get wisdom, self control, and understanding.”

~Proverbs 23:23 NCV~

 

The ice is finally gone!  It was pretty one day, but the people in our area simple don’t know how to continue normal life with ice outside.  I’m thankful power outages in our area were not nearly as bad as expected.  I’m also thankful the power companies prepared for the worse while hoping for the best.  People got tired of being stuck inside, but otherwise seem to have made it through the week in good shape.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Guidance Needed”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Story – “A Message from Above”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-message-from-above/

This story could be the very one that changes your perspective on life today.

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/i/jisnikno.htm

I’m so thankful I know the name of Jesus and all He represents to His children. The Sunday School lesson for tomorrow, based on Romans 1:16-25 is a good reminder that His name means eternity to us.  Let’s work hard to make sure every person gets to hear His name.

Romans 1:16-17

New International Version (NIV)

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

 

Have a great Lord’s Day.  Don’t try to make it your day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“We grow up like flowers and then dry up and die.  

We are like a passing shadow that does not last.”

~Job 14:2, NCV~

Susan Rimes

Susan got a good report, “Come back in six months”.  Thank God she is so much better and not in the constant pain that bothered her so long.

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

“Miss” Ferrie Gene’s surgery was a success, but that doesn’t mean her first night following surgery was without pain.  Pray for her to show steady improvement until she is better than she was before surgery.

Savana Allen

Savana got a good report from the doctor today.  Thank God with Savana and her family.

Gretchen Simpson

Gretchen has a small fracture in her elbow and will not be able to use that arm for a couple of weeks.  Join Gretchen and her family in thanking God that her break was not a major problem.

Numerous deaths, wakes, and funerals

I don’t think I have ever known of a greater number of deaths than we have had in our area in the last few weeks.

Ernie “Allen” Hyde 

(January 29, 1968 – January 24, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2396637&fh_id=10545

Mona Jean Nunnery McCandlish
(August 22, 1943 – January 30, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2396669&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press 

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I’ve already picked out a few of these stories to read after I get this posted.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Heard by God”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Stories – “That Little Girl”

http://academictips.org/blogs/that-little-girl/

I enjoyed the story and can see how it can inspire others, but I would hope the write realized she was “blessed”, no simply “lucky”.

Hymn of the Day – “Trusting Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trusting.htm

We have had many deaths in our community and some in my family.  When our days are difficult, it is wonderful to be able to trust Jesus and let Him handle everything.  Enjoy the simple words and sweet melody of this song.

Reminder – The “Young” Ladies Birthday Party for January had to be postponed.  We will meet at Nyla’s Tuesday at 11:00 to celebrate the January birthdays.

We have a date!  Jennie and her family will “cross the pond” July 11th.  It will be so good to have them stateside, even if not in our state, for a whole year.  I’m marking my calendar and counting the days!

I hope you have a blessed day today and that you are a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee