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Friday

“Treat everyone you meet with dignity.”

~1 Peter 2:17 MSG~

Debi Bales

Debi is having some health issues. Pray the she gets proper treatment that leads to a good recovery.

Mr. Jack Hughes

Mr. Jack is undergoing tests to determine the cause of his current problems. Pray for conclusive test results.

Kenny Austin

Jan Hammons’ brother-in-law, Kenny Austin (62), passed away unexpectedly Wednesday while in Mobile. He wake and funeral services will be Saturday at Oak Vale Baptist Church in the Oak Vale, MS community. The service will be at 1:00 P.M. Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The funeral home has not published an obituary, but I will post one when it becomes available.

http://www.hathornfuneralhome.com/fh/home/home.cfm?fh_id=14308

Operation Christmas Child (You can follow them on Facebook.)

“I recently received a thank you letter from a child in Guyana who had received one of my shoeboxes. She told me she had three brothers, but that now I am her sister. It was a precious letter and I was happy to learn about one of the children receiving my shoeboxes. She said she prays every day and has accepted Jesus as her Savior.” – Dawna P.
Children who recently graduated from OCC’s discipleship program, The Greatest Journey, returned the love they were shown by handing out shoebox gifts to other children who had not yet learned about the love of Jesus. Watch below to see the impact that your shoebox gift can make, and then click here to learn how you can disciple a child, like one of these:http://bit.ly/TheGreatestJourney5-28
A young girl, enrolled in The Greatest Journey, began praying for the restoration of her parent’s marriage as they were separated with a pending divorce. During one lesson the teacher had the children write down some of their concerns on stones to throw away as they committed to giving each concern to God. The little girl began to cry after she threw away her stones and shared her concerns with the teacher. The teacher prayed with the little girl. Following this incident her parents came back together and decided to not get a divorce.

Baptist Press

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Wonderful reading that touches our hearts!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Jordyn’s Journey

http://odb.org/2014/05/30/jordyns-journey/

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

~Philippians 4:13~

“Be thou faithful unto death,

and I will give thee a crown of life.”

~Revelation 2:10~

“From the Cross to a Crown”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/c/fcrocrow.htm

Tomorrow may provide some sunshine. We can provide some “Son-shine” every day regardless of the weather.

Anna Lee

Wednesday (Posted Tuesday Night)

I just checked the weather report and learned we will have thunderstorms and heavy thunderstorms until Thursday afternoon, so I decided to post a little tonight.

Norman Stuart

Norman got a feeding tube and a trach this afternoon. Pray these will help him get better soon.

Sherman Cutrer, Sr.

Sherman has had surgery on both arms. He’s still hospitalized. Pray for him as he begins to recover.

Dr. Ernest Graham

This former resident of Kentwood will be preaching for morning worship Sunday at FBC, Amite.

Operation Christmas Child

One night in Poland, shoeboxes were distributed to about 50 children in a community center after singing Christmas carols and reciting poems. The room erupted in celebration as the shoeboxes were opened. One young girl, Veronica, opened her shoebox and quickly put the lid back on. Then, with wide eyes, she opened it again and pulled out a T-shirt, a scarf, gloves, socks, candy, a brush and a pencil case. She held each item high in the air calling to her friends to look at her gifts. At the end of the night, one of the mothers said, “The shoebox is just one drop in the bucket, but without it we would have missed out on all this joy.” Another mother added, “Yes – and every drop creates ripples.”

Tuesday

“God reigns over the nations;

God is seated on his holy throne.”

~Psalm 47:8~

Becky Lynn Graves

Please pray for Jill Brister’s cousin, Becky Lynn. She has had some serious complications following the birth of her son, Aidan James.

Luther Davis of Amite

Mr. Luther fell and is hospitalized for tests. Please pray for him and his family.

Young Ladies’ Birthday Party

Ladies of FBC,K are invited to The Cafe at 11:00 this morning to celebrate the May birthdays.

God’s Storehouse in Amite

FBC, Kentwood collected peanut butter during the month of May. I don’t have a final count, but will get one Friday. Each jar of peanut butter had a label containing John 3:16 applied for a silent witness every time the peanut butter was seen/used. God’s Storehouse has asked for jars of jelly/jam to be collected during June. Bring them to FBC, K and leave them in the stairwell to the office. Please note the we can only take purchased jelly/jam. not home canned, due to health regulations.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School will begin Monday morning at FBC, K. We will be looking for children who are three years old though those who completed 5th grade in school this year. Children can be delivered to the auditorium for 8:20 and picked up in the auditorium at 11:30. Contact the church office at 229-8111 for information about registration and a t-shirt.

Other Vacation Bible Schools

June 16th at SCBC
June 23th at NZBC and EFBC

I don’t know times or ages for these, but you can contact someone from these churches if you need more information.

Ladies’ Night: Purses

Our meeting is scheduled for June 26th at 6:15. Sign up at the church or call the church office for more information. You are requested to bring your purse and one (new or gently used) to pack at the meeting and then share as a “happy”.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Our Daily Bread – “Blessed Forgetfulness”

http://odb.org/2014/05/27/blessed-forgetfulness/

I am the door.

If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved.

~John 10:9~

“He took the children in His arms,

put His hands on them,

and blessed them.”

~Mark 10:16~

“Safe in the Arms of Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/f/safearms.htm

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Therefore, brothers,

stand firm and hold to the traditions you were taught,

either by our message or by our letter.”

~2 Thessalonians 2: 15, HCSB~

Lloyd Hayden

Pray for Lloyd as he has an important medical test this week. He and his family are appreciative of your prayers.

Hazel Smith

Pray for “Miss” Hazel as she has a test this week. Pray she can get to feeling better soon.

Norman Stuart

Norman is about the same. Pray for his family as they remain faithfully at his side.

Betty Pittman

Lois Pittman asked for prayer for Betty who has cancer. Thanks for praying.

Mission Trip to Spain

The youth have safely arrived. Pray for them as they minister in Spain. May their experiences be life-altering for them and for the people they encounter.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“A Call to Comfort”

http://odb.org/2014/05/26/a-call-to-comfort/

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.

~ 2 Corinthians 1:3~

“As thy days, so shall thy strength be.”

~Deuteronomy 33:25~

“Day by Day”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daybyday.htm

I learned this hymn from the youth of my church about thirty years ago. They learned it at camp and passed it on to the church when they returned.

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

The “young” ladies who have/had May birthdays will be honored tomorrow at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M. Come have lunch with us and enjoy visiting with some special ladies. Ladies being honored are Judy Liberto, Wilma Smith, Firma Kay Schneeweiss, Marilyn Hart, Verna Callihan, Margaret Oliver, Kathryn Kuss, and Diane Turner.

Vacation Bible School

VBS at FBC,K will begin one week from today. I look forward to seeing all the bring faces and working with the children again. Contact the church at 229-8111 for more information, but not today. The church office is closed today.

Memorial Day

Today is a day to remember and honor those who gave their lives in serving in our military protecting the freedoms of our country! American flags in our communities should be a reminder if you are “out and about”.

Thank you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Do your own work well,

and then you will have something to be proud of.

But don’t compare yourself with others.”

~Galatians 6:4 CEV~

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell has the boot cast off. She is scheduled to be home Wednesday.

Mission Trip

The youth of FBC, Amite left yesterday for a mission trip to Spain. Pray for them as God uses them to reach other.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

“Pace Yourself”

http://odb.org/2014/05/25/pace-yourself/

Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.

~Mark 6:31~

“So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.”

~Luke 5:16~

“Safe in the Arms of Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/f/safearms.htm

Remember the reason for this holiday. It is not about swimming, eating, camping, playing ball, barbecuing, etc. It is a day to remember and honor those who died protecting our country. We wouldn’t have the freedoms we cherish without them.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

Memorial Day

Take time to look at the images in this first link. They will be a reminder of how this holiday is to be celebrated, remembering those who gave their lives in military service! The other links give you a brief history of this solemn holiday.

https://www.google.com/search?q=memorial+day&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS508US509&es_sm=91&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=8UuA

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day

http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/

http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp?utm_source=3birds&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=AUBURNVW_Fun+Facts+About+Memorial+Day

Mrs. Mattie Lambert

Mrs. Mattie Lambert passed away and is now enjoying her heavenly home. I’ll post an obituary when one is available.

God’s Storehouse

We will be concluding our collection of peanut butter at the end of the month. So far, we have sixty jars of peanut, including one four pound container of peanut butter! God’s Storehouse has asked that we collect jelly next, so the month of June will be set aside for that collection.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

“An Appropriate Name”

http://odb.org/2014/05/24/an-appropriate-name/

You shall call His name Jesus.

~Matthew 1:21~

“Thy Name is as ointment poured forth.”

~Song of Solomon 1:3~

“Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

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

Thank-you for checking this site daily and praying for the needs that are listed and others that are not listed. You are so important to so many people.

Anna Lee

Saturday Afternoon

Gail Brister

Continue to pray for Gail as she waits for her left wrist to heal and continues to deal with the pain as well as a reaction to her pain medication.

Norman Stuart

The last scan is better than the previous one. The doctor is hopeful! Please keep praying.

Kentucky Disaster Relief

May 12

Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief is deploying two flood recovery units and mud-out volunteers to Paris, Michigan to help with flood response caused by heavy rains and snow/ice melt. Teams will leave early Thursday morning for a week deployment. We are still seeking volunteers to complete these teams.

May 17

Update from Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief Department:
Two of our disaster relief volunteers who are in Michigan responding to flooding were involved in an automobile accident yesterday afternoon, May 16, 2014.
It is with heavy hearts as we share the news that Bob Waldron, a long time Disaster Relief Volunteer passed away yesterday as a result of this accident. Early indications are that Bob suffered a massive heart attack that contributed to the accident. Robert (Bob) Waldron was 79 years old. He resided in Mt. Washington, Kentucky and was a member of Southeastern Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife Janice.
Buford “Butch” Turley is in stable but critical condition at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His wife’s name is Wanda. They live in Frankfort, Kentucky and are members of Millville Baptist Church.

Coy Webb will be traveling to Michigan this morning to be with the families and the remaining Disaster Relief Recovery Teams who are continuing to serve in the Paris, Michigan area.

Please pray:

For the Waldron and Turley families and those who will be coming alongside and ministering to them in the coming days.

For the remaining teams serving in Michigan for safety and focus as they continue to serve the victims of the flooding in Michigan.

For Coy as he travels today to Michigan.

For the Kentucky Disaster Relief family as they grieve the loss of this DR brother.

At the worksite where Bob Waldron and Butch Turley served yesterday before leaving and before this tragic accident occurred, the homeowner prayed with Butch to receive Christ before they left! Giving our God all the praise for this news amidst this difficult time.

Both work teams that remain in Michigan are out on jobsites today. Please pray for these teams.

Friday

“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy,

that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1~

Mrs. Hellen Morris

I forgot to mention that “Miss” Hellen is now at Kentwood Rehab.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie is improving and will be moved to the swing unit of Greensburg hospital next week. Pray for her as she continues to improve.

Steve Hatchel

From Boyd: Thank you for praying for my father. He will begin chemo and radiation treatment for multi-form Glioblastoma next week. Hope is a powerful emotion.

Baptist Press

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Third Thursday

David and I were honored that three people attended last night who have not attended before and that seven different churches were represented. God is so good to all of us. It was a good night of Christian fellowship for all who were present.

Bible Study

Our lesson this morning will show parallels between Superman and the Super Man. I’m not into super heroes, but there is much to be learned from this lesson. We will meet in the fellowship hall of FBC, K at 10 A.M. You are welcome to join us.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Many Advisors”

http://odb.org/2014/05/16/many-advisors/

“Without counsel, plans go awry,

but in the multitude of counselors they are established.”

~Prov. 15:22~

“He will be our Guide even to the end.”

~Psalm 48:14~

“Life’s Railway to Heaven”

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

I’m looking forward to another beautiful day, compliments of God.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“May the LORD be praised,

for He has heard the sound of my pleading.”

~Psalm 28:6~

FBC, K Activities

S.N.A.K.

S.N.A.K. – Sunday Night Activities for Kids

Begins Sunday at 5:30 P.M.

Get in on the first week!

Ladies’ Bible Study

Friday morning at 10:00

Beginning four weeks about the life of Jesus

Meet in the fellowship hall

Bible Study on Hebrews

Sunday nights and Monday nights

Linda Huckaby

Out of hospital and back at work

Awaiting decision about test results

Kathryn Kuss

Awaiting appointment with arthritis specialist

Annie Belle Harrell

“Boot” will be removed in a week

Decisions will be make about best placement for next step of treatment

Third Thursday at the Cabin

Tonight at 6:30

David and Anna Lee’s

May Mission Project

We are collecting jars of peanut butter to meet a need at God’s Storehouse.

You can deliver your jars directly to God’s Storehouse in Amite or drop them off under the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, K. A label with John 3:16 will be applied before the peanut butter is delivered to Amite.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Slow Healing Process”

http://odb.org/2014/05/15/slow-healing-process/

“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes;

there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.

There shall be no more pain,

for the former things have passed away.”

~Rev. 21:4~

“We Will Understand it Better By and By”

http://www.newgroundministries.com/lyrics/pages/wewillunderstanditbetterbyandby.htm

Make this day special for someone else today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“All of you together are Christ’s body,

and each one of you is a part of it.”

~ Corinthians 12:27 (NLT)~

Bobby Simpson

Bobby had surgery again to make sure enough tissue was removed. He’s doing well and is expected to have no problems from surgery. Thank-you for your prayers for him.

Linda Huckaby

Linda is hospitalized in McComb and undergoing tests. Pray for her problem to be identified quickly so she can improve. Thanks for praying.

Susan Rimes

Thursday, Susan fell again. This time it happened in her kitchen with her falling forward. Her left knee is the main victim. Pray for her as she gives it some healing time. Pray the pain will ease quickly.

Ora Lee Wilson

Ora Lee has been having outpatient tests for the last couple of days. Pray for her as she seeks to get some answers and then proper treatment.

Lloyd Hayden

Lloyd is suffering with a pinched nerve in his neck. Pray for him as he “takes it easy” until he fells better.

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen has shown some improvement over the past few days. Please continue to pray for her. She’s still hospitalized at OLOL in Baton Rouge.

Macy Wagner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/536d48b8a589b43c100afd37

Stanley Finch Davis, Jr.

Born: November 08, 1927
Died: May 08, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2519302

Baptist Press

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Missions

We’ve been emphasizing the need for peanut butter for God’s Storehouse in Amite. Yesterday, labels with the Scripture, John 3:16, were applied to the jars. A wonderful problem was discovered. We had more jars than labels. I will see to it we soon have more labels, so keep on bringing peanut butter (to the area under the stairway at the office entrance to FBC,K). Thanks for being so responsive to a need. This emphasis will continue all month.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Way Out”

http://odb.org/2014/05/10/way-out/

“You may ask Me for anything in My Name,

and I will do it.”

~John 14:13~

“God Will Take Care of You”

http://nethymnal.org/htm/g/w/gwiltake.htm

This has been my “go-to” song of assurance for about fifty years. It means as much to me today as it always has. Things never get too difficult for God. He always wants the best for me!

Rain! Rain was needed in our area. God provided it. Someone else sent the phone message at 1:00 A.M. that there is a flash flood watch in areas to the south of here. A phone alert in the middle of the night will certainly get you up! I’m thankful for the rain and the alert for people who may have needed to get up and become aware of their rain situation. I’m also thankful not to live in a low area. I pray that people to the south of here will be aware of their situation and even if flooding happens they will know that “God Will Take Care of (Them) You”.

Third Thursday

Thursday, at 6:30 P.M., we will have our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin. You are invited to join us. Since the month of May started on a Thursday, the meeting comes earlier in the month than usual. Don’t miss this opportunity to be blessed.

There is a man in our area who spends ALL DAY every Saturday studying his Bible so he will be prepared to teach a class on Sunday. He wants to be prepared and do God’s will as he prepares to teach. May we all have a greater willingness to learn what God has for us each week!

Have a great day of preparation for the Lord’s day!

Anna Lee

Anna Lee