Category: Missions

Monday Afternoon

Karen Miller’s mom did well with surgery.  Rehabilitation now begins.  Pray for Karen and her mother.

“Prayers for Eli” – Facebook

Ashlyn DeBlanc will be having surgery on a knee Wednesday in Jackson.  Please pray for Ashlyn and her family as they anticipate this procedure.

Austin Rose was able to walk outside his hospital and experience sunlight firsthand for the first time in three weeks.  I know the family is thankful for the “small steps” of progress they have seen.

From Robert Callihan

Robbie was doing little better but nurses saw her at home today and urged her to go to emergency room. They think she may have blood clot in her leg. I have been spending weekends with her and will continue as long as she needs me.  Keep praying for her and pass this along to anyone u feel like.

Two reminders:

  1. Now is a good time to purchase flannel or 100% cotton fabric in patterns appropriate for children – sports, animals, teams, cartoon character, Disney characters, etc.  You can check out Susan’s facebook page – “Lara’s Gowns for Smiles”.  We will be cutting the fabric two weeks from today.  People from area churches are welcome to add fabric to our baskets at FBC, Kentwood.   Susan learned last week that socks and underwear are also needed sometimes when children, both boys and girls, have an appointment and are immediately sent to the hospital.   It would be helpful if you bring straight pins and scissors.                

  • Small – 1 yd.

  • Medium – 1 1/2 – 2-1/2 yds.

  • Large – 2 1/2 – 3 yds.

2. We will be working on “Purses of Purpose” the same day.  We need purses for children, teens, and adults and items to go in the purses.  Each purse will also include a small pamphlet with a Christian message.

  • new pens
  • small notepads
  • hand sanitizer
  • tissues
  • small books
  • small toys for a girl
  • inexpensive jewelry
  • etc.

Please sign the list at the church or let me know if you are coming.

 

Monday Addition

Pray for Andy Taylor as he sees a doctor today and for his sister, Cindy Juban, who seems to be headed for surgery for one of two tumors in her head.  She is losing her vision.  Prayers would be very much appreciated.

From Dana Hendry

East fork baptist church is also having their vbs this week. Starting tonight from 6:00-8:30. I hope we have alot of smiling kids there. So please come joining us come study God’s word. Our theme is “World Tour” we will be learning about different countries. Hope to see u there!

From Line Creek Baptist Church

REMINDER: Rejuvenate in July continues tonight @ 7:00. Rev. Andrew Voss, Senior Pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Franklinton, will preaching. See you tonight!

Youth from several of our local churches will be attending a Disciple Now Weekend at Camp Living Waters this weekend.  Pray the youth open their hearts and allows God to work in their lived.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Read Backwards” – http://odb.org/

A Moment of Insight – Adopting Justice – http://moments.org/rita-springer-adopting-justice/

Third Thursday – We will meet this Thursday evening at 6:30 at the cabin.  You are invited to join us.

Share the “Good News” with others this week in whatever way best suits us and the need.

Anna Lee

Monday

“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith;

and that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

may … know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge,

that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.”

~Ephesians 3:17-19, NASB~

I was late getting started on the computer this morning due to a power outage.  I’m glad to be at this point now.

Melissa Johnson is progressing with her shoulder injuries.  She showed me how much better she is able to move one of her arms.  She said it hurts, but she is going to keep working until she gets all her movement back.  I thank God for Melissa’s determination to improve.

Wanda Smith will not be having foot surgery this week as was planned.  The surgery has been delayed until the first of August.

It was good to see Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher back at church yesterday.  She has made a lot of improvement lately.

I got to talk with both Mrs. Jean Easley’s in the last few days.  Keep them in your prayers.  They both have physical battles to address daily.

Karen Miller’s mother will have knee-replacement surgery this morning in Alabama.  Pray all goes well from the surgery through rehab.  Pray for Karen as she shoulders the care of her mother.

Two area churches, Amite and Albany, will be sending youth and adults to Counselor, NM this week for a mission trip to the Navajos.  They call this mission trip “His Hands and Feet”.  I know you will want to pray for them.

Two area churches will begin VBS tonight.  Hillsdale and Roseland invite you to join them for a great time.

Lara’s Gowns for Smiles:  FBC, Kentwood is a collection site for the fabric that is sewn into hospital gowns for children with cancer and other serious health issues.  Be sure to put some fabric in the box in the next couple of weeks.  We will be cutting the fabric two weeks from today.

I’m going to stop for now, but will post more later.

Anna Lee

Midday Tuesday

Prayers for Eli – Doing better!

Patrick Hoosier – Feeling better this morning

VBSs scheduled for next week

  • Roseland Baptist Church
    • Letting everyone know we, at First Baptist Church of Roseland, are starting Vacation Bible School. Ready to have some fun and learn about the Lord. We are doing Colossal Coaster World, facing fear, trusting God. 2 Timothy 1:3. Registration will be July 14th, 2:30 until 5:30. There will be an inflatable obstacle course & jumper. On the 15th classes start at 5:30 to 7:30. No babies please, as we don’t have a nursery. Come join us and have a great time studying the word of God. We hope to see you all there.
  • East Fork Baptist Church
    • VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
      July 15
      East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood, Louisiana
    • World Tour
    • MONDAY is tacky tourist day. Let the kids dress like tourists in their goofiest travel clothes.

  • Friendship Baptist Church
    •  VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH JULY 14-19TH
  • North Park, Amite
    • Re-store Ministry and Camp Living Waters will be hosting a Backyard Bible Club at North Park in Amite by the walking track for ages 1st-8th grades. July 16-18 from 12-3. Snacks, fun, games,& Jesus! And a special visit from The Tiger Cage Mobile Video Game Theater!!! Hope to see you there!

SCBC Children’s Ministry

Spring Creek Baptist Church Children’s Ministry
“Fun In The Son Super Sunday’s”
Grades Pre-k – 5th

Cost: $25/child- price includes T-Shirt (movie ticket not included)
Please bring money and T-Shirt sizes with you Sunday when you bring your children to Sunday School

Sunday, July 14 – Swim Day/Hot Dog Picnic at Mr. Paul & Mrs. Delphine Fussell’s home
-bring swimsuits, towel, clothes for church Sunday afternoon

Sunday, July 21 – Movie & Pizza Day
-each child needs to bring $10 for movie ticket
– Bring a change of clothes for church Sunday Evening

Sunday, July 28 – Game/Craft/Fun Day at the church
– Bring a change of clothes for church Sunday Evening
-Celebration Service at 6:00pm. Children will wear their t-shirts in this service

Important Info:
-All children who are participating in our Super Sundays need to be at church for 10:00am for Sunday School, they will remain with us the rest of the afternoon.
-Each Super Sunday will include lunch, a snack, and a Bible Study session.
-The children will be taught songs each week as well. They will be singing these songs in the 6:00 service on Sunday, July 28.
-Children will need to be picked up after the evening service at 7:00pm.
-All parents are invited and encouraged to come to church each Sunday night with their children.
-Sunday Night, July 28 will be our celebration service. All parents/family are invited to attend. The children will be singing and sharing that night from their experience.

Questions should be addressed to Eric Lathan

Monday – Midday

Eva Smith‘s pacemaker is in place and doing well.  Thanks for praying.

Prayer request from Robbie Lynn

I have a VERY important immediate prayer request for my dear friend – Ramona R. Lott Boyd. I just heard from
her that her Daddy had passed away in her car. Please lift her & her family up in prayer. I will give an update when I know more.

Montpelier Baptist Church VBS

Montpelier Baptist Church VBS starts today 5:30-8:30. We would love to have your children join us this week!!! Hope to see them there!!

Missions – Texas Hands On student lives, learns, adapts –  http://www.commissionstories.com/asia/videos/view/texas-hands-on-student-lives-learns-adapts#.Udr1ga-zDXo.facebook

Sunday

“Be careful how you think;

your life is shaped by your thoughts.”

~Proverbs4:23 TEV~

Pray for the little children:

  • Pray for Rafe Cutrer and his mother as they begin Rafe’s treatment Monday.  We will have the opportunity to hear about his treatment and how we can pray this morning during worship service.
  • Facebook – Prayers for Eli
  • Facebook – The Adventures of Connor Man

Missions – Pray for the ministry to the Roma this week.  From Boyd Hatchel –

Thank you for praying – “The grace of God and the prayers of the saints sustain us.” (David E. Crosby, FBC New Orleans). In Jelsava, Slovakia with Julie Edon Silby, Joe Silby and family, Roma from Czech Republic, Slovakia, and students from USA.

The Hatchels and Silbys are missionaries to the Roma.  The MKs will be very helpful in ministering to the children and as interpretors.  Pray Roma will come to trust in God this week.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Welcome to All” – http://odb.org/

Inspiration – A Moment of Valor – “Medal of Honor: Sammy Davis” – http://moments.org/medal-of-honor-sammy-davis-a-moment-of-valor/ 

Don’t forget three VBSs this week – Osyka, Line Creek, and New Zion.  I think Roseland will begin the following week.

Reminder – Meeting of those interested in helping with “Connected” this afternoon at 4:00 in the Heritage room.  Your help is needed to make this state women’s ministry meeting a success.

Make the most of your opportunities this week.

Anna Lee

Friday

“In the same way the Spirit also joins to help in our weakness,

because we do not know what to pray for as we should,

but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with unspoken groanings.”

~Romans8:26~

Austin Rose is doing better.  He is able to eat a little and to enjoy having company.  The family thanks you so much for your prayers.

Please read “Prayers for Eli” on Facebook.  Eli has been/is a very sick little boy.  As you pray for him, please include prayers for the family.

Some of my aunt’s immediate family were meeting with her doctor at 6:30 this morning to discuss a pacemaker.  Let’s pray for whatever decision was made.  Let’s also be thankful some of the Louisiana portion of the family were able to be in Alabama with Eva Smith.

My niece, Kristin Eudy, came home from her mission trip to Haiti yesterday afternoon.  She left another piece of her heart there.  Pray for Kristin to be able to use her experiences to encourage others to participate in missions.

Betty Ann Rodriguez Turner
(September 7, 1935 – July 3, 2013)

A resident of Independence, died at 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born September 7, 1935 in Amite and was 77 years of age. Survived by 2 daughters, Janet Danna and husband, David, Independence and Laurie Turner and partner, Sandra Cummings, Mt. Hermon; 2 sons, Clay Turner, Loranger and James Turner and wife, Kelly, Lake Charles; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; 2 daughters-in-law, Connie Turner, Loranger and Loretta Turner, Loranger. Preceded in death by husband, James Thomas Turner; son, Glenn Turner; parents, Alton and Lorena Rodriguez; brother, Alex Rodriguez; 3 half-brothers, Melvin, Doc and Clint Chavers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

“3 Common Traits of Youth Who Don’t Leave the Church” – http://www.churchleaders.com/youth/youth-leaders-articles/159175-3-common-traits-of-youth-who-don-t-leave-the-church.html?p=1

“1-2-5 Challenge” – http://wmu.com/index.php?q=1-2-5-challenge

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Battling Ego” – http://odb.org/

Inspiration – A Moment of Valor – “John Hawk” – http://moments.org/medal-of-honor-john-hawk-a-moment-of-valor/

Vacation Bible School – Both Line Creek Baptist Church and New Zion Baptist Church in the Kentwood area will have VBS this coming week.  Check with the church to see specifics of date and time.

Have a blessed day and be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“God has listened;

He has paid attention to the sound of my prayer.”

~Psalm 66:19~

 

Jesse Wall says he is progressing well following his hospital stay and surgery.  Thank you for your prayers for him.

Melissa Johnson has reached a point where she is better able to care for herself since her recent surgeries.  Thank you for praying for her.

John Orr, from Texas, is home and making some progress after his recent surgery.

Austin Rose, from Georgia

  • Austin update … Had a wonderful day yesterday. I left to go home and shower and came back to this …Austin sitting up eating jello!! First meal in almost 2 weeks! GOD IS AWESOME!
  • Austin also got a very good results on his blood work!
 The youth from SCBC are home from camp.  They invite you to a Sunday night sharing of their experiences and decisions.

Looking ahead – VBS at New Zion next week and at Roseland the following week.

My niece, Kristin, is on a mission trip to Haiti again this summer.  Pray for the children she is working with.  Pray for Kristin and her team as they plant spiritual seeds and harvest those previously planted.

Line Creek will be celebrating with special services each Monday of July.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Service and Witness” – http://odb.org/

Inspirational – Moments of Valor – “Robert Maxwell” – http://moments.org/robert-maxwell-a-moment-of-valor/

Many of you are making plans to celebrate a great national holiday tomorrow.  Be safe and remember the reason for the holiday.

Monday Afternoon

Ok we are officially at zero ANC so immune system is wiped out and counts are low so now we wait and protect him from any germs and infections and hopefully be out by the end of next week . So pray we zip thru this week with no bumps along the road. Thanks family

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prayers-for-Eli/158511724308896

Women’s Ministry

  • FBC, Kentwood will be hosting the area-wide meeting for the state WMU called “Connected” on Saturday, August 17th.  An important planning meeting for “Connect” will be at 4 P.M. on Sunday, July 7th.  Ladies, please attend, if possible.  Mark your calendar.
  • Purses for Purpose: We will be collecting and stuffing used purses in good condition to give away to girls, youth, and children in need.  Please bring purses to the collection baskets at the church.  Purses will be stuffed with pens, notebooks, new cosmetics, tissues, Christian literature, etc.
  • Lara’s Gowns for Smiles – We will be having a “cutting” party, to cut our the fabric that will be sewn into hospital gowns, on Monday, July 29th at 10:00 A.M. in the fellowship hall.  If you still have cute fabric or can purchase come before then, please do so.  Susan, the lady who has made hundreds of gown, will be here to pick up fabric and to coordinate/supervise the process.  Be a special blessing to a sick child.

Contact me if you have questions.

Monday

“Father, please bless them with Your love as they commit to take up the cross

and follow You into this intensive week of prayer for the nations.

In dying to self, may they find greater joy, peace and satisfaction.”

~Luke 9:23-25~

Pray for my niece, and others, as Kristin is on her second missionary trip to Haiti this week.

From Jennie:

We had our first worship service in Kladno last night. I am so proud ofMallory Hatchel, Avery Silby and Madison for leading the children’s program.Boyd Hatchel did a great job with the adults too.

 News from Spring Creek Campers – 17 decisions including 7 professions of faith and the week is just beginning!

Becky Carruth Lindsey asks us to continue to remember her dad, Larry Carruth, in our prayers.  They are hoping for a miracle in his life.

Reese Birch DeLee is doing better.  Thank you for your continued prayers for her.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Bouncing Back” – http://odb.org/

Inspirational – A Moment of Valor – “Clarence Sasser” – http://moments.org/clarence-sasser-a-moment-of-valor/

Don’t forget the worship opportunity at Line Creek tonight.  Refer to yesterday’s Prayer Link for more information.

That’s all for now.  I’m going to try to complete my sleep now.

Anna Lee