Category: Needs

Monday

“The LORD brings death and makes alive;

he brings down to the grave and raises up.  

The LORD sends poverty and wealth;

he humbles and he exalts.

~1 Samuel 2:6-7~

God gives us  a “buffet” in life.  He does the timing for each choice.

As you continue to pray for Wanda Smith and her shingles, pray for her parents too. Wanda’s dad will have a valve replacement today in a Slidell hospital.

Pray for Kenneth Birch and his continuing back problem.  His doctor is investigating the possibility of a SCS, a stimulator to be put in the back to help with the pain.

Pray for Mrs. Sissy Cox of Greensburg as she has cancer surgery tomorrow at Ochsner in New Orleans.  She is Mrs. Velma Anthony’s sister.

There is good news onJustin Lambert.  He has been moved to an cooler hospital room which seems to have improved his condition.  Thank God for that small step of improvement.  Pray for his family and for the medical staff taking care of him as you pray for Justin.

There’s a number of church/community members who are having health issues/other needs.  Do what you can and what you do best for them.

Scripture Writing – Micah 7:18-19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Kids of Mission will begin at FBC, Kentwood with a waterslide event at the church from 5 – 7 Wednesday.  Please get your children and grandchildren signed up by turning in the form given at VBS and on the bulletin yesterday or by called the church office (229-8111). Thanks!  Volunteer workers can call the office or talk with me.  There will be a meeting in the L-wing Sunday night at 6:00 for those who want to help.  Weekly meetings of Kids on Missions will begin Wednesday, June 29th.

Operation Christmas Child – This is the time to get involved in the collection of items for the shoeboxes.  Get some cards from the wreaths at the church.  After making your purchases, you can leave your bags in my Sunday School classroom.

Ladies’ Night this month will be a patriotic celebration!  I am so thrilled to tell you we will have both a fantastic speaker and a soloist.  This is surely something you will want to be a part of.  It begins at 6:15 Thursday in the fellowship hall.  Feel free to wear your red, white, and blue.  Visitors are welcome to join us.

Friday morning Bible study will focus on John 7 this week.

The monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be on Tuesday, June 28th.  Ladies being honored because of June birthdays are Bettye Fussell, Sandra Arnold, Alcyon Hayden, and Barbara Hutchinson.

 

I know of three churches that will host VBS this week – Greensburg, Montpelier, and Osyka.  I also am aware to two churches taking their youth to camp – New Zion and Spring Creek.  Thank God for those giving of their time to help the children and youth.  Pray a hedge of protection around each one involved in these wonderful events.

 

Thank God for the rain and the beautiful rainbow many of you witnessed yesterday.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

“Just as there are many parts to our bodies,

so it is with Christ’s body.

We are all parts of it,

and it takes every one of us to make it complete,

for we each have different work to do.

So we belong to each other,

and each needs all the others.”

~Romans 12:4-5 TLB~

 

Please pray for Sherman Cutrer who will be having heart bypass surgery today at OLOL hospital today.

Jeff Day had gall bladder surgery at North Oaks yesterday.  Thanks for the prayers.

Earl Calander, formerly of the Sixth Ward, will be having heart surgery on the 7th.  Please add him to your prayers.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is hopefully on the mend.  Her doctor said the eye looks much better.  Please continue to pray for her as she sees her doctor again today.

Buddy Waller began chemo yesterday. Pray for him as he follows his treatment plan.

Bobby Simpson will be seeing a doctor today concerning his back.  Pray for a good visit.

Susan Rimes says she is sore, but improving.  Let’s pray for good results from her procedure last week.

James Allen continues to be at home following his stay at North Oaks at the end of last week.  Please keep him on your prayer list.

Cindy Juban, Andy Taylor’s sister, has several health issues.  Pray for her as she deals with them and a serious vision issue.

David Bryant of Amite will have gall bladder surgery today in Lafayette.  He is still sedated almost all the time.

Susie Sharkey is doing better.  She thanks those who prayed for her.

Lois Viola Cutrer

Born: August 17, 1940
Died: June 01, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3737056&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child – “Children Start Church Despite Persecution”–

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/children-start-church-despite-persecution/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15SM&utm_content=ChildrenStartChurchWebStory-6-1-16

 

Scripture Writing – I John 1: 8-10

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Live to give, rather than receive! From http://qpolitical.com/1-chip-joanna-gaines-changing-america-easy-see/

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Darbi Tolar’s surgery went well yesterday.  Thank-you for praying for her.  Now, pray for the family as they try to keep her still for a few days.

Jimmy Tolar was able to be back at church Sunday.  It was good to see him back in his pew.

Koltyn Gafford is progressing.   Each step of progress takes much work and dedication by family and professionals, but he is certainly moving in the right direction.  Keep praying.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 73: 21-26

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Thoughts, and a Song

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – This morning at 11 at The Cafe

Samaritan’s Purse – http://www.samaritanspurse.org/?utm_source=25Kin5Days-Eblast-1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-16EB&utm_content=top-logo

Spend some time enjoying the day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“The person who plants selfishness,

ignoring the needs of others

— ignoring God! —

harvests a crop of weeds.

All he’ll have to show for his life is weeds!

But the one who plants in response to God,

God’s Spirit do the growth work in him,

harvests a crop of real life, eternal life.”

~Galatians 6:7-8 MSG~

 

(Do you remember the devotional and the hymn, “Others”, I posted last week?)

Tracen Schneeweiss was born last night.  He weighed 8.5 pounds.  This is Justin and Sarah’s third child.  God bless this growing family.

Sharon Howell Waterbury

Born: September 04, 1974
Died: May 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3720527&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing –2 Corinthians 5:11-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Third Thursday at the Cabin 

  • This week!
  • 6:30 P.M.
  • Sweet fellowship, delicious food, abounding music, and heart-touching devotional

Operation Christmas Child – Get your cards off the wreaths and make your purchases.  Turn your item in at the classroom next to the choir room.  Let’s bless lots of children with gifts and give them the opportunity to learn all about Jesus.

May you see God’s rich blessings on your life today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

And God is able to bless you abundantly,

so that in all things at all times,

having all that you need,

will abound in every good work.  

~2 Corinthians 9:8~

 

Mr. Jimmy Tolar was taken to Hood Memorial and then transferred to OLOL.  Please be in prayer for him, his family, and his doctors.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Kathryn Kuss.  She is limiting her outings more.

Continue to thank God for the progress Mansell Stinson has made.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 121: 1-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child

  • Get your card from the Christmas wreaths at church.
  • Make purchases.
  • Turn your purchases in to the classroom next to the choir.

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M.
  • Beginning John 6

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Ambassador of Love” – http://odb.org/2016/05/12/ambassador-of-love/

  • For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.                                                                                                          ~John 3:17~

     

  • “Jesus Saves”

What a blessing it is to know many of you!  What a blessing you are to me and others!

Anna Lee

Sunday – Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day!  
God gives each of us to the right mother when we are born.

For the word of the LORD

is right and true;

he is faithful in all he does

~Psalm 33:4~

Thom S. Rainer– http://thomrainer.com/blog/

Waylon Bailry –Waylonbailey.com

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 7:6-14

Southern Baptist Texan (Similar to Louisiana Baptist Message) – http://texanonline.net/archives/5293/ – Interview with three candidates who will be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Don’t forget the Annie Armstrong Offering for North America Missions and Operation Christmas Child for who might otherwise miss the joy and reason for Christmas!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Let God transform you into a new person

by changing the way you think.”

(Romans 12:2a NLT, 2nd ed.)

 

This week is full of surgeries.  Please be available for prayer for each of them.

  • Andy Taylor – Monday in Brookhaven
  • Randal Varnado – Monday in Alexandria
  • Margaret Oliver – Tuesday in Baton Rouge
  • Patsy (Sister of Theople and Bobbie) in Jackson

 

Death – Mark McDaniel 

Born: November 14, 1976
Died: April 14, 2016

Blogs 

 

Looking Ahead This Week

  • WMU Associational Meeting at Montpelier Monday
  • Young at Heart at New Zion Tuesday
  • Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin Thursday
  • Bible Study beginning John 5 – Friday

 

Scripture Writing – James 5:7-11

 

North American Mission Board – Salt Lake City

 

Need – We still need a few more clean, empty cans.  Please bring them to the stairwell area at the office entrance.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Sunday is the Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“Trust in him at all times, you people;

pour out your hearts before Him.

God is our refuge.”

~Psalm 62:8 HCSB~

 

Mr. John Phillips continues getting stronger following his recent hospitalization.  Please continue to pray for him.

Jimmy Alford is having some better days.  Pray for Jimmy and Janie.

Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell Harrell are “hanging in there”.  Thank God for this couple and the lives they have lived honoring God and setting examples for those who know them.

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 5: 6-11 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A+6-11&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Needed – Bring some clean, empty cans to the stairwell at the office entrance.  Thanks!

WMU Associational Quarterly Meeting – Monday at 10:00 at Montpelier

North American Missions – Phoenix – http://www.namb.net/phoenix/

Just looking at the skyline pictures each day reminds me of how differently many people live than the country life I live in this rural area.  Each city is a whole new world with so many lost people.  Let’s be reminded of our mission – Matthew 28: 19-20.  It doesn’t matter where we choose to “go and tell” as long as it is where He wants us to be.

Friday Morning Bible Study – We’ll complete John 4 this morning.  Come get your study guides for John 5.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

He gave for us!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

Praise be to the God and Father

of our Lord Jesus Christ!

In his great mercy he has given us new birth

into a living hope through the resurrection

of Jesus Christ from the dead.

~I Peter 1:3~

 

Charlsee Hawkins is scheduled to be released after about a week at North Oaks.  Pray for her as she returns home.

Jeff Tolar is scheduled for back surgery in May.  You can begin praying for him now.  May will soon be here.

Susan Rimes has been back in Sunday School and church again.  Thank God she is feeling well enough to be back in the Lord’s house.

Keith Womack has had another spell with a kidney stone.  Pray he will feel better soon.

 Kody Walker, one of the men injured in the boating accident, is walking.  Given a little time and practice, he will have his confidence back.

Ken Roberts is still waiting for a heart transplant.  In the meantime, he gets regular check-ups at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Continue to pray for Ken and his family.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 16:6-11

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Mission Board – Philadelphia – http://www.namb.net/philadelphia/

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10 A.M.,  as usual.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday, April 26th

Ladies’ Night: Upsy Daisy – Thursday, April 28th

 

 

Need – Clean, empty cans for Ladies’ Night  (Please take to the stairwell by the office entrance by Friday morning.)

Wednesday

“Keep my commands in your heart,

for they will prolong your life many years

and bring you peace and prosperity.”

~Proverbs 3:1b-2 NIV~

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 16:1-5

Disaster Relief in Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/video-as-more-rain-falls-in-the-state-disaster-relief-crews-and-churches-issue-call-for-more-help/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – New York City – http://www.namb.net/newyorkcity/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Need – Clean, empty cans (size of small soup or vegetable cans)/Please place in the stairwell by the office door by Friday morning.

 

Be blessed by giving!

Anna Lee