Category: Missions

Saturday

“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!

You have relieved me in my distress;

have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.”

~Psalm 4:1~

Mrs. Margaret Oliver told our Bible study group Spencer Clair Webb is healing while waiting to go to St. Jude for a check-up.  Her family is very pleased with the way they were treated and the work they did for Spencer.

Rafe Cutrer‘s recent therapy has helped him improve a lot.  I know his family is looking forward to his next round of treatment and the wonderful results he will have then.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Value of One” –  http://odb.org/

Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana Missions – http://georgiabarnette.org/

Are the souls of people in other states or countries more important than those of people in Louisiana?  Certainly not!  Do your part to help evangelize people in Louisiana.  Give to the Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana.  If you live in another state, you will have a state mission offering there named in honor of a lady who worked hard for missions if your state.  Thank God for each of these mission leaders and for those carrying out the work in each state today.

Values – Inspiration – “Sisters and a Brother Who Rose Above” –

 http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1507-Sisters-and-a-Brother-Who-Rose-Above

Hymn of the Day – “Love is the Theme” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

Imagine how different our world would be if we all showed more love!

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Baptist Press is full of a wealth of information.  I hope you learn to appreciate the information they share with us.

Our value is measured by what God has done for us and by what we do for others.

Anna Lee

Friday

“So My word that comes from My mouth will not return to Me empty,

but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.”

~Isaiah 55:11, HCSB~

From Kathy Bryan

My nephew Bill McCormick is 49 years old and has a tumor on his lower jaw. He is to have scans tomorrow and see a surgeon next week. Please pray for healing for Bill, for peace and strength for his his family. Thank you for praying.

Austin Rose (Written by his mother, Denise LaBarbara Rose)

So let’s see… I need to catch up my posts and I have a strong urge to do it in order so… Last time we went home was Friday, aug.20th and it was the longest “at home” stay of 10 days! Yay. He went to school all day all week, football game Friday night, and homecoming dance on Saturday night! So happy to see that happen.
Came back to hospital on Monday, sept 30th for the first round of maintenance which is also the LAST PLANNED HOSPITAL STAY! He did so well clearing his methotrexate that they are sending us home tonight !!! (Thursday). They say he may develop a fever in the near future which would bring us back but if not, his next treatment is outpatient on October 28th. THATS 25 days HOME PEOPLE! And 2 marching band competitions! I have to say that I am feeling a little emotional about leaving here tonight. We have been here almost constantly for the last 3 1/2 months. The doctors and nurses here have been phenomenal. We have gotten to know many and they will forever be in our hearts!

Elaine Baham Stewart’s surgery when very well.  When she woke up, she had a smiley face and a short message written in her right hand.  The doctor thinks he removed all the cancer.

James David Newcomb
(April 28, 1942 – September 25, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 5:50 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born April 28, 1942 in New Orleans and was 70 years of age. Survived by wife, Claudie Newcomb; 2 step daughters, Veronica Corkern Scardina and Sabrina Baker; 4 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Sandra Prine, Patsy Kimble and Juanita Rick. Preceded in death by parents, Trenton and Ruby Newcomb; 1 sister and 2 brothers. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Living Waters Fellowship Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements

 Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Immeasurably More” –  http://odb.org/ 

Values – Hope – “Light of Lights” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1511-Lights-of-Lights

Baptist Press –  https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&shva=1#inbox/1417aef2986886e1

KOM Pray – Kids on Mission Pray – http://kidsonmission.org/prayer/

Hymn of the Day – “The Light of the World is Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/w/lworldij.htm 

 

I’m expecting a great day today, knowing the One who light my day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.”

~Matthew 19:26~

 

Pat Hoosier is have a week of chemo.  After a three week break, he will begin round two of six rounds.  While he is having round two, his wife will have surgery on her hands.  Pray for the three girls as they maintain their family life and take care of their parents.

Pray for Elaine Stewart.  She is having surgery today for round three of cancer.  Pray she does well again this time.

The Disaster Relief program of Southern Baptist churches has been busy.  They are still working at one disaster area when another need develop.

http://www.namb.net/dr/

The topic for tomorrow’s “Lucy” Bible study is Spiritual Gifts.  Join us at 10:00 if you are interested.

FBC will be collecting jackets, gloves, scarves, and sweatshirts this month to be given to “Re-Store”.  Bring your items and place them in the collection baskets at the main and office doors.  The items will be taken to Amite at the end of the month.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Gift of Presence” – http://odb.org/

Values – Making a Difference – “On Teaching Cadets” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1514-On-Teaching-Cadets

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Hymn of the Day – “Onward Christian Soldiers” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onwardcs.htm

 

I trust this song will be with you throughout the day today.  Enjoy it.

Thanks for your prayers each day.  You make a difference!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders;

make the most of every opportunity.

Let your conversation be always full of grace,

seasoned with salt,

so that you may know how to answer everyone.

~Colossians 4:5, 6 NIV~

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson as she has shunt surgery tomorrow morning at North Oaks at 6:30 A.M.

Continue to pray for the family of Percy Cutrer.  There will be a memorial service for him at a later time.

It’s not too late to bring clothing or household items for the family that was burned out.  Drop off at the office entrance of FBC,K.

We are still collecting school uniforms for delivery to Re-Store in Amite.  Drop them off at the office or main entrance of FBC,K.

Day 3 of the Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-3-myanmar-congregation/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Seeing God in Familiar Places” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Be sure to read about the origin of this song.  Simple reasoning is usually best.

Mark your calendar for Thursday and Friday.

Thursday – Third Thursday Meeting at the cabin at 6:30

Friday – “Lucy” Bible Study

Looking ahead to a great day!

Anna Lee

Monday Midday Update

Wonderful News!  Spring Creek Baptist Church will have their first planned service in their new building which will be large enough to hold both services at one time.  Beginning Sunday, their new worship time will be 10:00 A.M. for everyone!

Sam Woodard had his kidney surgery and is recovering nicely.  He thanks those who prayed for him.

The MK burned in eastern Africa has safely made it to the capital city.  His burns were labeled as second degree, not third degree which means the healing process could shorted.

 

 

Sunday Afternoon

David and I were “out of pocket” this morning, but just where God wanted us to be.  We were at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church near Gillsburg, MS.

I was asked to be a part of an awesome program on WMU/missions.  Everything was nicely planned and carried out.  I had two opportunities to speak – once on WMU and once on my “favorite” missionaries.

To top that off, I saw many friends from college, from teaching, from Jennie’s school days, etc.  I felt right at home

I thank God for the opportunity to share from my heart something that is and always will be close to my heart.

 

 

Sunday

   “Let your light so shine before men,

that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

~Matthew 5:16~

Mr. Kenneth Felker and Miss Grace Helen have been out of Kentwood Manor for a short while.  She is now in North Oaks.  Your prayers would be appreciated.

Summer Lyn Bennett

Would my FB friend please pray for my great grand daughter Summer Lyn Bennett? She is in the OLOL Hospital with Severe Pneumonia! She is 1 1/2 years old Please pray for Daniel and Ashley and Lil Danny also .Thanks so much!  Ruth Jones Stokes

Vincent S. Spitale
(November 11, 1922 – September 13, 2013)

A resident of Amite, he died at 12:14 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2013 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington. He was born November 11, 1922 in Amite and was 90 years of age. He was an avid outdoorsman, United States Marine Corps Expert Marksman during World War II, and owner of Spitale’s Bar for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Jenny Spitale; 3 sons, Vince, Jr., Anthony, and Santo Spitale; sister, Mary Currier; 4 brothers, Tony, Guy, Nick, and Sam Spitale; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Spitale; parents, Sam and Virginia Spitale; sister, Frances Petitto. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Life that Shined” –  http://odb.org/ 

Hymn of the Day – “The Light of the World is Jesus” –   http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/w/lworldij.htm 

Week of Prayer for the Georgia Barnette Missions Offering –  Day 1 – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-1-lake-forest-baptist-church/

The missions goal for Georgia Barnette at FBC, Kentwood is $8,000.  Let’s do our part to “Say Something”.

Please pray for the words that I share today about missions that they will be heard and influence others in their work for missions.

Anna Lee

Friday

“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~

 

Don’t forget to bring clothing and household items for the family that was burned out last week.  Leave at the office door of FBC,K.

 

Don’t forget to bring jackets to be given to Re-Store in Amite.  It’s never too late to bring school uniforms and children’s shoes.  You can leave these at the main or office door of FBC,K.

 

Jadon’s Story Blog – http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

 

Missions – “Kids on Missions Pray” – http://kidsonmission.org/prayer/

 

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Father to Follow” – http://odb.org/

 

Hymn of the Day – “Take the Name of Jesus with You” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/precious.htm

We know that Jesus goes with us each step of each day.  Let’s let others know that by where we go, what we say, and what we do.  It may the the hope someone is searching for.

 

Yesterday, for the second time, I was asked if men could attend the “Lucy” Bible Study.  I don’t have a problem with that.  We will meet at 10:00 this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC,K.

 

Be aware of God’s plans for you today.  Don’t miss any opportunity!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

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~

 

Yesterday, the stent went well for Mr. Pat Hoosier to open a blocked duct.  Cancer was found in the pancreas.  This allows the doctors to pay attention to an area that had been undetected up to this point.  The girls are now asking for prayer for their mother who will see a doctor about scheduling surgery on her hands.  She put their daddy first, but now it is time for her to get some needed attention.

Yesterday morning, the senior adult revival at Line Creek Baptist Church was wonderful.   Music, preaching, fellowship, and food – what a great way for Christians from all over Two Rivers Association to gather together!  Tomorrow, the revival will be at Roseland.

Another association meeting was held at 1:00 Monday afternoon at  East Fork.  The WMU heard from Kay Bennett who works on our behalf in New Orleans.  Her ministry has taken on a lot of new responsibility working to help stop human trafficking.  We learned so much!  Our hearts were touched by the stories she told of people who had been helped.

Missions – Don’t forget to collect usable children’s shoes, school uniforms, jackets, and blankets for those who might need them.  Place your donations inside the main or office entrances to FBC,K.  I will make another delivery to Re-Store soon.

The Fall Food  Round-Up for the La. Baptist Children’s Home is Monday, the 16th.  Call the church if you need to know what items they need the most.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “All Through This Hour” –  http://odb.org/

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

 

Hymn of the Day – “Shall We Gather at the River?” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/w/swgatriv.htm

Pray for families that are:

  1. Not headed for heaven; Don’t have Jesus in their hearts
  2. Dealing with the death of loved ones

I’ll post an obituary for Mrs. Mary Womack this afternoon if one is available.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

  “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked;

for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption,

but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.”

~Galatians 6:7-8~

 

Austin Rose (from his mother, Lisa)

Had a successful week of chemo and we get to go home tomorrow (Sunday) This was his last regular round!! We come back in two weeks for the first maintenance treatment. It’s hard to believe but he is so close to done.
Side effect of these particular drugs is a sunburn like affect on the palms of the hands and bottoms of the feet. Luckily not quite as painful as last time. Ice packs help and it will all be a memory soon enough. — with Austin Rose.

Two young boy, Connor and Eli, are home for a change.  Lara is still in Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, but receiving good reposts.  I’m so thankful to post good reports on all of these young people.

TeamKid will begin tonight at FBC,Kentwood.  This will replace AWANA, but is very similar.  Bring your children ages 4 – 5th grade out at 5:30.  There will be a place for every member of the family, so bring the whole family.

The Beth Moore study of Deuteronomy will begin Monday, the 16th at 6:30 P.M. in the fellowship hall.

The Senior Adult Revival will be Monday – Wednesday.  The first day, we will meet at Line Creek.  Lunch will be provided each day.

The associational WMU meeting will follow the revival tomorrow.  It will be at East Fork at 1:00.  I hope many of you will be up to making both of these important events tomorrow.

You have one more week to get food to your local Baptist church in our area for the Fall Food Round-Up for the La. Baptist Children’s Home.  Remember the 16th.  I previously posted a list of their needs, so look back on The Prayer Link to see what they need the most.

Remember, to continue to bring children’s shoes and school uniforms to the church.  I will organize your deliveries and take them to Re-Store which in located between Cooper’s Bakery and Boston Restaurant in Amite.  We will be collecting blankets and jackets next, if you would like to get an early start on sorting through things at home.

If you would like to being anything for the family that had a fire and lost everything last week, please refer to the list I posted earlier or a list at the church at the office entrance.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Light Up the Night” – http://odb.org/

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee