Category: Inspirational

Tuesday

LORD, you establish peace for us;

all that we have accomplished you have done for us.

~Isaiah 26:12~

 

Read the Bible – Joel, Psalm 125, and the “Joel” video found on jointhebibleproject.com

 

 

“Dear friends,

God the Father chose you long ago

and knew you would become his children.”

~1 Peter 1:2a TLB~

“Jesus, My Lord, Will Love Me Forever”/”Now I Belong to Jesus”

Romans 8:35-39

New International Reader’s Version (NIRV)

35 Who can separate us from Christ’s love? Can trouble or hard times or harm or hunger? Can nakedness or danger or war? 36 It is written,

“Because of you, we face death all day long.
    We are considered as sheep to be killed.” (Psalm 44:22)

37 No! In all these things we are more than winners! We owe it all to Christ, who has loved us. 38 I am absolutely sure that not even death or life can separate us from God’s love. Not even angels or demons, the present or the future, or any powers can separate us. 39 Not even the highest places or the lowest, or anything else in all creation can separate us. Nothing at all can ever separate us from God’s love. That’s because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.

This morning I read a tribute from a former student for her mother and aunt.  I won’t share it, but I will say the twin sisters who died a day apart were strong in their faith and close to each other.  My former student is also strong in her faith and shared one of the greatest testimonies I have ever read.  These verses and this song fit their situation so perfectly.  I wish everyone facing death or the loss of a loved one could have such a testimony because of a faith that death cannot shake.

Anna Lee

Monday

For the word of the LORD is right and true;

he is faithful in all he does.

~Psalm 33:4~

 

Barbara Hutchinson fell backward and caused injuries that required another hospital stay.  She’s doing better now.  Thank God for her progress.

Mrs. Othell Williams has been moved to Kentwood Manor where her roommate is Mrs. Catherine Yarborough.  Pray for these two ladies.

Please continue to pray for Phillip and Lilly Strickland, who are both doing well despite their health issues.  The family is appreciative of each prayer.

Bobbie Magee is progressing in her recovery.  Continued prayers will be appreciated.

 

Ivy W. Ridgedell, Sr.

March 28, 1921 – May 07, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4218052&fh_id=10545

Yvonne J. Silver Landry

June 25, 1937 – May 06, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/yvonne-silver-landry

 

 

As we think of all the high school and college graduates in our area, we also need to think about the changes coming in the lives of their parents.

Putting the Basket in the Water: Trusting God in the Next Phase of Your Child’s Life – https://bridgechristian.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/putting-the-basket-in-the-water-trusting-god-in-the-next-phase-of-your-childs-life/

Read the Bible in 2017 – Hosea 11-14 & Psalm 124

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.

~1 Timothy 2:8 NKJV~

“Did You Think to Pray” (Same song, new links)

With the many needs in our families and our communities, “Did You Think to Pray” this morning?

Anna Lee

Saturday

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 (NIV)~

 

Carol Jean Conerly is doing very well following her knee surgery.  She’s be hopping into her regular schedule before long.  Let’s thank God for her great outlook and surgery results.

Caden Joseph Turner was born to Ladd and Christy Turner early yesterday afternoon.  Pray for Chloe as she learns about a little brother in her world.  Thank God for the safe arrival of Caden.

Debi Bales’ mother needs our continued prayers.  She’s still in the nursing home in Hammond.  Pray also for her children and grandchildren.

Joanne Seymour begins round three of treatment.  Pray all goes smoothly for her.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams is showing little signs of improvement.  Keep praying for more improvement.  He is at Tuoro in New Orleans.

Andy Taylor is moving in a positive direction with the shingles, Betty Taylor has the flu. They have overlapping roles as patient and caregiver.  Pray they both will be better and back in church soon.

Bobbie Magee is doing much better, but still has a weakened immune system.  Please call rather than visit for a while.  Her caregiver, Glen, is so thankful they can be at home again.

Gloria Gill will have an angiogram and a stent at St. Tammany Hospital next Wednesday. Please cover her with your prayers.

 

Read the Bible – Hosea 1-5, Psalm 122, & video “Hosea” that can be found at jointhebibleproject.com.

SPECIAL EVENT – An Evening of Worship sponsored by the Two Rivers Association!  Join us at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M. for the Riverside Revival Band and the sharing of God’s Word by Rev. Calvin Crowe. This is an associational event, so expect to be joined by people from throughout the association.  There will be refreshments following the service.  The Crowe family will lead worship tomorrow.  Come be amazed and blessed by the talented Crowe sons.

 “You have heard that it was said,

‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 

But I say to you, love your enemies,

bless those who curse you,

do good to those who hate you,

and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”

~Matt. 5:43-44~

“Did You Think to Pray”

 

Prayer is essential!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

Each of the four living creatures had six wings

and was covered with eyes all around,

even under its wings.

Day and night they never stop saying:

“ ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’

who was, and is, and is to come.”

~Revelation 4:8~

 

 

Please pray for my Roseland and Amite classmate, Sue Ellen Russell Pearson, of Shreveport.  She grew up in Russelltown.  She has battled cancer for the last few years.  Now, she has pneumonia with some complications.  I know she will appreciate your prayers, even if you don’t know her.

Please keep those prayer coming for Ryan “Rufus” Williams.  He is currently in ICU. His health has really taken him for a “roller coaster ride” the past few weeks.  The family will be appreciative of prayer for him, the family, and the medical staff.

 

Carolyn Ray

 

Bible Study – This morning at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 8

Read the Bible – Isaiah 65-66 & Psalm 121

One Night Associational Revival – Special music and preaching – Tomorrow night at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M. – Rev. Crowe and family will also be at FBC, Kentwood Sunday.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Jesus said the greatest commandment is,

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

and with all your mind and with all your strength.

The second greatest commandment is this:

‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12:30-31 NIV~

“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

Make today count!

Anna Lee

Thursday

This is what the LORD says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,

who draws strength from mere flesh

and whose heart turns away from the LORD.

~Jeremiah 17:5~

 

Pray for Andy Taylor.  He has had shingles for about a week.  It seems he gets one problem better, but manages to have another problem develop.

Bill Sellers and Barbara Hutchinson were both released from the hospital yesterday.  Pray for a good recovery from surgery for both of the.

 

Today is the National Day of Prayer.  Kentwood will settle at the corner by the firehouse at noon today.  If you live/work elsewhere, check of the local prayer time for them.

 

Bible Readings – Isaiah 61-64 & Psalm 120

I’m happy to report the bad weather Sunday did not stop boys and girls coming to Bible Drill class.  Also, it did not stop them from coming to missions class last night.

Two mission projects you can participate in:

  • Paperback Bibles for prisoners at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail
  • Dry beans and rice for local food pantries

 

Coming soon – VBS at FBC, Kentwood – June 5-9.  There will be a planning meeting for workers Sunday afternoon at 4 P.M.

 

Ladies Bible Study – Friday morning at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 8

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Two Rivers Associational One Night Revival – FBC, Kentwood Saturday night

 

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

for kings and all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”

~1 Timothy 2:1-2~

Doxology – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlImHOeg2-c

Don’t you know God is pleased to hear our prayers?

I often ask children who would like to pray and am thrilled with all the volunteers.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace,

the God we serve is able to deliver us from it,

and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.

But even if he does not,

we want you to know, Your Majesty,

that we will not serve your gods

or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

~Daniel 3:17-18~

I love the stories of Daniel!

Bill Sellers is planning to get home today to continue his recovery.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams as he begins treatment at Touro.

Read the Bible – Isaiah 58-60 & Psalm 119:153-176

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 8

Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear.

~Isaiah 59:1 NKJV~

“My Lord is Near Me All the Time”

http://www.namethathymn.com/hymn-lyrics-detective-forum/index.php?a=vtopic&t=7917

Thank-you for praying today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

 Worship the LORD your God,

and his blessing will be on your food and water.

I will take away sickness from among you,

~Exodus 23:25~

 

Pray for Bill Sellers as he has emergency appendix surgery today.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams as he moves to Touro for aggressive therapy.

Pray for Jan Yarborough as she has hip surgery at OLOL today.

Please continue to pray for “Miss” Othell Williams who is in North Oaks with a broken hip and a broken shoulder.

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 55-57 & Psalm 119:129-152

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Children in Action (Missions) – 6 P.M. Wednesdays

Bible Drill K-5th – 6 P.M. Sundays

 

Finally, brethren, pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,

just as it is with you.

~2 Thessalonians 3:1 NKJV~

“To God be the Glory” – I just saw the Canton area church that was destroyed and not one of the people there had a scratch.  May God’s Work be spread because of this incident.

 

“To God be the Glory” this day!

Anna Lee

Monday

Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

~Proverbs 13:12~

 

 

Thank God for

  • Rev. Bill Ichter being well enough to return home again.
  • Phillip Strickland, and Carol Jean Conerly making it back home following surgery.
  • Wayne McNabb and Gloria Gill doing better.
  • Rod Smith showing improvement.
  • Faithful caregivers.

Pray for

  • Barbara Hutchinson as she has knee surgery today.
  • Janice Yarborough as she has hip surgery tomorrow.
  • Bettye Fussell as she has her 4th chemo today.

 

Correction – I made a mistake in the zipcode for Phillip Strickland.  The corrected address is 1135 Hwy. 51 N, Osyka, MS 39657.  I know he and his family, like many others, will appreciate your words of encouragement.

 

It’s history!

We had our first night of Bible Drill class night.  Our focus was John 3:16.  Despite the bad weather earlier, we had a great attendance and a great desire to learn more.  We will meet again next Sunday at 6 P.M.  If you have any boys or girls who will be in K-5 next year, we would love to have them join us.  The more the merrier because we are learning how to use and understand our Bibles better.  Thanks to workers who love both the Bible and children!

Study the Bible today! – Isaiah 52-54, Psalm 119:97-128, & video “Kingdom” on jointhebibleproject.com.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

And without faith it is impossible to please God,

because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists

and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

~Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)~

“Faith is the Victory”

 

Your faith is indeed a victory.  Share it today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

For everyone born of God overcomes the world.

       This is the victory that has overcome the world,             even our faith.

~1 John 5:4~

 

Please pray for Gail M. Smith as she has begun brain radiation treatments.  I know she and her family will appreciate your prayers.

Didi Landryl is a friend of my sister, Julie.  Didi has a cancerous brain tumor.  Prayers will be appreciated.

Carol Jean Conerly made it back to Osyka last night.  Pray for her as she continues to recover from knee surgery.

Phillip Strickland’s address is 1135 Hwy. 51 N, Osyka, MS 39657.

 

Read the Bible Saturday – Isaiah 45-48 and Psalm 119:33-64

Read the Bible Sunday – Isaiah 49-51 and Psalm 119:65-94

 

Bible Drill class for children k-5 begins tonight at 6 P.M.

 

Instead, speaking the truth in love,

we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head,

that is, Christ.

~ Ephesians 4:15 (NIV)~

Have a very blessed Lord’s Day1

Anna Lee

Saturday

The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.

What can mere mortals do to me?

~Psalm 118:6~

 

Jan Yarborough requests prayer.  She will be at OLOL May 2nd for a hip replacement.  She requests your prayers.

Barbara Hutchinson will also be having surgery, a knee replacement.  Hers will be done May 1.

Gloria Gill will be having a test May 2nd.  Please pray for another lady from our church.

Rod Smith, formerly of Kentwood, “had a stroke on Monday, May 24, and has been in the hospital in Laurel since then.  They are putting in a feeding tube today  (Friday) because he has been unable to swallow – his major issue.  His speech has also been slightly affected but not his sense of humor.  He is still in his preacher mode telling everyone …’what is important is your faith in Jesus Christ’.”

Rev. Bill Ichter, the retired music minister to Brazil and former music director at FBC, Amite, was able to return home yesterday after being in the hospital in Minden because of pneumonia.  Thank God that Bro. Bill improved and will return to his family.

Wayne McNabb went home yesterday with a heart monitor for the next two weeks.  A date for nasal surgery has not been set yet.  The doctors suspect his problem was caused by medication, but are monitoring his heart to be safe.

Phillip Strickland of Osyka was able to  return home to his family yesterday.  Thank God for this big step he has made.

 

While you are praying, please also pray for a new class at FBC, Kentwood.  We will be beginning a Bible Drill class.  Pray the boys and girls learn more about their Bible through our weekly classes.

 

Bible Reading – Isaiah 42-44 & Psalm 119: 1-32

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Thank-you to all who have contributed paperback Bibles to our drive for parish prisoners and to those who have contributed dry beans and rice to our mission project drive for local food pantries.

 

“Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.”

Philippians 2:4-5 NLT, 2nd ed.

“To the Work”

 

God is giving us this day.  Let’s do the work that would please Him.  That is our Christian heritage and responsibility!

Anna Lee