Category: Missions

Thursday

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith,

let us strip off every weight that slows us down,

especially the sin that so easily trips us up.

And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.”

~Hebrews 12:1 NLT~

People who are hospitalized

Fran Walker – Greensburg

Shelton Day – North Oaks

Buddy Morris – North Oaks

Betty Oliver – Maryland (Betty is Naomi Tolar’s sister who had heart surgery.  She’s doing okay.)

Elsie Cooper – North Oaks

People who are at home

Jimmy Schwartz

Jimmy Tolar (Half way through treatment)

Elizabeth Carol New (Undergoing tests)

Address for Bro. Butch Reviere, 54232 Hwy. 16, Bogalusa, LA 70427 (Phone 985-514-0805 )

Pray for the Slaven family.  Mr. Wyman passed away yesterday afternoon.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – Learning in Faith
Two young people in Peru who were changed by shoe box gifts are now spreading that joy to other children through The Greatest Journey

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/learning-in-faith/

Our Daily Bread – Supernatural Surveillance

http://odb.org/

Baptist Press – My favorite online newspaper

BPNews.net

 Missions Fair and Rally

FBC, Greensburg

Sunday, April 7th

5:00 P.M.

Y’all come!

Spanish Bible Study

Begins Wednesday, April 10th

Led by Bro. Miguel Rodrique

FBC, Kentwood

6:00 (I think,)

229-8111 (More information)

Thanking God for what He is doing in our community/area!

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

“The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

and His ears are open to their prayers.”

~1 Peter 3:12a~

Our Daily Bread – O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

http://odb.org/

Samaritan’s Purse – The Best Resource for Healing

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/the-best-resource-for-healing/

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Be sure to read the first article, Born for this: autistic child becomes missionary to Japan.

Pamela Eileen Rambo
(March 10, 1959 – March 29, 2013)

Our beloved Pamela Rambo, 54 of Lubbock went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2013. Family and friends will gather to celebrate her life on Friday, April 5, 2013 from 6-8:30 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, La. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Sat. April 6, 2013 at New Zion Baptist Church followed by committal services in New Zion Cemetery. Pamela was born on March 10, 1959 to Harry and Wilma (Bridges) Chand in Metropolis, Ill. She graduated from Nederland High School in 1977, where she played volleyball and tennis. She married Kelly Rambo on March 31, 1990 in Dallas, Tx. In 2004, Pamela graduated with honors from Eastfield Junior College, Dallas, Tx. with an Associates of Arts degree and a year later, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M Commerce, Magna Cum Laude. Pamela owned and operated the Black Chandelier in Lubbock. She also worked as a newspaper rep and a publisher for the Terrell Tribune. She was an award winning freelance photographer. She enjoyed interior design and was an avid shopper. The most important thing in her life was her family, being a mother and grandmother “GIGI”. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Carl Rambo. Survivors include her husband, Kelly; a daughter, Jordana Stewart and husband Matthew, two sons, Shawn Corbello and fiancée Courtney Slaughter and Travis Rambo; Tx.; a step daughter, Lauren Arden and husband Tim; her parents Harry and Wilma Chand; three grandsons, Hendrix Stewart and Tye and Tony Arden; a sister, Diane Berwick and husband Vernon; a brother, Eric Chand and wife Cheryl; mother-in-law, Barbara Rambo and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials are suggested in memory of Pamela to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation,http://www.pancan.org/section_donate/donate_now.php#.

 Rainy days sometimes cause a change of scheduled plans.  Enjoy this day God has sent us.  Just think how happy all those newly planted seeds are with the rain.  They should be sticking their heads up in a couple of days.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday Addition

Sandy Birch’s mother, Mrs. Cooper, has been moved to step-down.  She is experiencing problems with a high heart rate and low oxygen levels now. As you pray for her, please pray for her family.

Dana Hendry invites everyone to support a summer mission trip to Honduras by purchasing a lunch at Tim Alford’s parking lot today.  The fish meal will be cooked by Buie’s.  The cost is $8.00.

Tuesday

God is love.

Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them….

There is no fear in love.

But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.

The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

~John 4: 16-18~

90 Days of Bible Reading 

What a blessing this has been for me.  I will do this again one day, but not today.

 Baptist Press – BPNews.net

http://odb.org/

Beginning next week, April 10th, there will be a Spanish Bible Study on Wednesday nights at FBC, Kentwood.  Please contact FBC, Kentwood if you know of Spanish speaking people in our area.  The number is 229-8111.

Enjoy some time outside enjoying God’s creation.
Anna Lee

Monday

“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours,

and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain;

and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.

And he prayed again,

and the heaven gave rain,

and the earth produced its fruit.”

~James 5:17-18~

Isn’t it wonderful to be able to pray and then wait to see how God chooses to answer?

Peggy Alford is home and learning more and more each day how to use that new knee.  Knowing Peggy, she’s making progress faster than most people.

Mrs. Nadine Council requests prayer for her sister-in-law.

Sandy Birch’s mother was admitted to North Oaks yesterday.  She was better in a few hours.  Pray for Mrs. Cooper and her family.

Connor Corkern is home again.  I know his family is thankful to all be in the same house again.

Jimmy Schwartz was at Sunday School and the 2nd worship service yesterday.  I didn’t see him, but am thankful he was able to celebrate Easter with his church family and his family.

Looking for a Lost Son

 

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/looking-for-a-lost-son/

90 Day Bible Reading – Last Day!

Revelation 18:1 – Revelation 22:21

When you complete today’s passages, please let me know.  I’m curious to know who has been reading along with me.

I will once again say this has been my favorite way to read the Bible.  Let me know if you didn’t read this time, but would like to read in the future, either now or some time later.

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

 

Easter

Though he was God,

did not demand and cling to his rights as God,

but laid aside his mighty power and glory,

taking the disguise of a slave and becoming like men.”

~Philippians 2:6-7 LB~

Lara’s Gowns for Smiles – Susan finished 231 gowns today to give her a total of 21 for girls today and already had 22 gowns for boys.  These will be delivered to St. Jude’s. Baskets for donations of fabric or sewing notions will be at the church today – 2 by the northwest stairs and 2 by the mail entry.

Zach Morgan has been sorting through his caps and hats for children in the Baton Rouge area.  There will also be baskets for donations to Zach’s Lidz for Kidz.  Remember, this drive will end at the end of April.

90 Day Bible Reading – Next to last day!

Jude 1 – Revelation 17:18

My Hope America by Billy Graham

 

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/myhope/

Baptist Press  – http://www.bpnews.net

We had great news this morning.  Our Hatchel kids have been in a warm and sunny place all week, but are home now where it is snowing.  I’m thanking God for them having a good week with colleagues and for their return home.

 

Saturday Addition Plus

I was blessed to have had the opportunity to distribute water to those walking for the “HE HAS RISEN Walk” this morning. I think there were walkers from five churches. There was a group of Christian motorcyclist, “No One Left Behind”, leading the way, three or four police cars working with traffic, and two vans to pick up anyone who needed a rest from the walking. Glen Magee offered his restrooms at Smokehouse BBQ to those who needed to stop. The walk seemed to have been well organized and surely presented a message to those who witnessed it.

I don’t have a count of the walkers yet, but will post an estimated number when one is provided.  God bless everyone who participated in any way.

From Dana Hendry -Best count I could get was 95 people participating in the walk today. We had the Faith riders and walkers of all ages. It was a great time for a great cause….

Saturday

“Jesus said to her,

‘I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.

And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.’”

~John 11:25-26a, NKJV~

He is Risen Walk

  • This morning!
  • Catch the church van at FBC, Kentwood at 9:00 for transport to beginning of walk
  • No parking at the store
  • Walk from Crossroads Store to FBC, Kentwood
  • Water and bathroom break at  Smokehouse Barbecue
  • Okay to park at Smokehouse to pray, watch, and cheer on walkers
  • Walk along highway 38 with police escort
  • Van for those who cannot complete the walk
  • Carry a cross is you choose
  • Prayer time

90-Day (Really only 88 days) Bible Reading – Day 86 

James 3:13 – 3 John 14

Samaritan’s Purse collected over a million shoeboxes to distribute around the world last Christmas season!  Thank God for all the support.  Plan to help if you/your church have not done so before.  Pray about the boxes you will pack next year.  Thank God for a million children who heard the Christmas message in their own language and received a box of gifts!

William J. “Red” Feltman
(February 21, 1927 – March 27, 2013)

A long-time resident of Kentwood, he died at 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Kentwood Rehabilitation Hospital. He was born February 21, 1927 in Iuka, MS and was 86 years of age. He spent more than 60 years hard at work in the sawmill and timber industry, and everyone knew him as “Mr. Red.” He was well known for his ability to find the humor in almost any situation, and for his deep love of country music. He is survived by immediate family, brother, Gail and Connie Feltman and family, of Houma, LA; children, James Michael and Shelly “Shell” Feltman and family of Hammond, LA; Kathy Feltman, of Denham Springs, LA; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; niece, Becky and Malone Williams and family, of Kentwood, LA and a host of extended family and friends, including: Gail, Jason and Wesley Smith, Pat and Nick Lee and family, and long time good friend, Richard Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buster and Nellie Mae Feltman; sister, Betty Fay Smith; wife, Betty Ann McDaniel Feltman; two children, William David McDaniel and Kenneth Russell McDaniel, and longtime companion, Katherine Hernandez. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013 at Spring Creek Baptist Church, beginning at 5 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 7 p.m. The family would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of Kentwood Rehab Hospital and to Pastor Danny Smith of Spring Creek Baptist Church for their care and compassion during this difficult time. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Sunrise Easter Service at Inspiration Part at 7:00 A.M.  You are invited.

Remember to include Jesus in your Easter celebration this year!

Anna Lee

Friday

     “As far as the east is from the west,

so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”

~Psa. 103:12~

Betty Slocum’s grandson, Travis Tackett, was in an accident Wednesday night.  He is at UMC where he has had surgery for a broken him.  He is doing well and is in a regular room, but will require a lot of recovery time.  Pray for this family and for the others involved in the accident.

Ladd Turner’s update on his brother, Dan

He has been recommended for a “final” stage of therapy that is really designed to try to get him back to work. He still has a long road ahead of him as brain injuries don’t heal quickly. He is still working on regaining 100% use of his left arm and leg. He’s already come a long way with both. He knows it takes time but his personality is such that he does not like being held back by anything. Pray that he continues to keep his hard working attitude as he continues to heal, please.

Thanks, Ladd.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell got sick Wednesday night and was taken to Greensburg and then Covington.  Her problem was NOT her heart as first expected.  She will have a follow-up appointment and tests with a specialist.  She returned home late last night.  Continue to pray for Mr. Philip and “Miss” Annie Bell as well as their family.

Seth Houeye, grandson of Frances Gay and Bea Houeye, had a baseball injury involving his head and a bat.  He has been tested and determined he will be okay.  Thank God this injury was not any worse.  Pray for Seth and his family during this time.

Connor Corkern and his family have hopes of being home this weekend. Pray Connor’s fever and rash completely leave his little body.

Sammy "Sambo" Relan

Sammy “Sambo” Relan

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

Sammy W. “Sambo” Relan, 72 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at his residence.

He was born on Friday, January 3, 1941, in Independence, son of the late Charles and Josephine Cascio Relan.

Surviving are his daughters & sons-in-law, Sandra and David Harper, Sammi and John Dorsa, son & daughter-in-law, Randy and KellyRelan, son, Charles M. Relan, 8 grandchildren, Betsy Collard, David Harper II, Joy Forshag, Margaret Aikman, McKenzie Aikman, Joshua Aikman, Zachary Dorsa, Samuel Dorsa, great-granddaughter, Miah Grace Collard, brothers, Frank Relan, and Charles Relan Jr.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, Bennie and Joe Joe Relan.

Friends will be received on Monday, April 1, 2013 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond.

Services will be held in the funeral home chapel in Hammond on Monday, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Steve Farmer officiating.

Interment will follow in the Amite Memorial Gardens Amite, Louisiana.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net  – My favorite “newspaper”!

Hebrews 1:1 – James 3:12

DISASTER RELIEF CHAPLAINCY/CRISIS INTERVENTION (SBC) –  One of the options available for working with disaster relief and part of the NAMB funded through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.

 

http://www.namb.net/chaplaincy-crisis-intervention/

 

From Brandy Potts

We will be have a “HE IS RISEN” walk saturday. Park at FBC in kentwood at 9:00 and be shuttled to Spring Creek Crossroads for 9:30 where we will start walking. If u get tired and can not walk anymore there will be a van following us for u to get in and ride the rest of the way. We will also have a resting point at the top of the hill where there will be water for u. Please come out and join us on this walk.

Jesus is the reason for the season! (A gentle reminder!)

Anna Lee

Thursday

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

~James 5:16b~

Connor Corkern is back in the hospital.  He was admitted because of fever and a rash.  The doctor is eliminating some medication.  Let’s pray the solution is this easy.

Mrs. Sook Stevens of Amite is home, but discouraged.  Pray for her and her caregivers.

Mansell Stinson will be facing additional surgery soon.  Pray for him as he deals with his diabetes.

Donnie Travis of Arcola is also facing additional surgery.  His body is rejecting an implant he received in his last surgery.

Pray for Naomi Tolar’s sister, Debbi Olive, as she has open-heart surgery next Monday in Maryland.

Continue to pray for Peggy Alford as she does physical therapy for her new knee and for Mrs. Susie Wales as she does physical therapy with her new hip.

Pray for Jimmy Schwartz and for his family.  As far as I know, he is at home and glad to be there.

If you would like to view the celebration service for Malley Jane McMullen go to YouTube and search under her name.

Marty Simpson highly recommends a YouTube video by Louie Giglio.  It is entitles “Nature Singing to God” and is 12 minutes long.

90 Day Bible Reading – Day 84

1 Thessalonians 1:1 –  Philemon 25

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Samiratan’s Purse – 5 Wells in 5 Days

We’re Overflowing with Gratitude

We are thanking and praising God for the way you responded to the “5 Wells in 5 Days” campaign. We asked for $50,000 in one short week. But you went above and beyond. We met the entire goal on the first day. Before noon on the second day, the total had doubled. By the end of the week, God used your prayers and support to bring in an astounding $242,327, which will help transform entire communities in South Sudan.

We surpassed our goal for this particular campaign, yet the need in South Sudan remains great. And donations to provide fresh water around the world are always needed.

Thanking God for the money given for new wells and all the people who will be able to have clean water.  I’m praying they will soon learn of the Living Water.

Anna Lee