Category: Needs

Sunday

Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you,

if you have faith and do not doubt,

not only can you do what was done to the fig tree,

but also you can say to this mountain,

‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’

and it will be done.

~ Matthew 21:21 ~

 

Mrs. Willine Howell is now receiving hospice care.  Please pray for this special lady with a large family of descendants.

Gwenette Kent Carley Dixon has a newborn in the Dixon family who was born February 2nd.  Emma has been very sick and in the hospital at Vanderbilt the whole time.  Please pray for Emma and all her family.

Ira Cleveland was moved to step-down.  As you pray for him, please pray for his wife, three daughters, and their families.

Patsy Dean Benefield
(June 25, 1937 – February 26, 2016)

http://www.catchingsfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3611810&fh_id=12254

Clint Michael Parker

February 5, 1941 – February 21, 2016

http://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Clint-Parker/#!/Obituary

 

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 10:25-28

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Ephesians 4:16

Breakfast Benefit

  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church
  • 8:00 A.M. TODAY
  • Donations help meet needs for an area family

 

This is the Lord’s Day!  

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“I once thought these things were valuable,

but now I consider them worthless

because of what Christ has done.”

~Philippians 3:7 NLT~

 

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has been moved to Kentwood Rehab.  Pray she makes good progress there in a timely manner.

Jimmy Schwartz is home, but some days are very difficult for him.  Please keep him in your prayers.

 

Latest news from IMB – http://imb.org/updates/storyview-4471.aspx?utm_content=buffer842a6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#.Vs43tnQrLx4

  • Let’s pray that Southern Baptists continue to support out IMB missionaries though the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
  • Let’s also pray the IMB never again has to cut 25% of the missionaries to make ends meet financially.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Scripture Writing – I John 3:1-3

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

                                                                                          ~Psalm 37:7~

 

It’s here!  February 25th!  “Warming the Heart”

I’ll be looking for lots of ladies, ages 3-103, tonight at 6:15.  Tonight, Sue Connelly has a craft for us to make.  Sue also decorated the room for us.  It is beautiful!  I’m praying for a full room tonight.  That would be a real blessing to us and to you!

 

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“What does it profit a man

to gain the whole world

and lose his own soul?”

~Mark 8:36~

 

 

Today, let’s pray for our area churches.  We can all name several dozen of them.  Some seem to be on the upswing, some declining, and some barely holding on.  Let’s pray for God-filled pastors and teachers, active members, and visitors seeking Jesus to live in their hearts.  May those visitors be welcomed into a friendly church that is cleaner than their homes and providing a safe, healthy environment to train adults, youth, children, and babies as they should be.  Let’s be a welcoming  church following up with those who visit. At the same time, may we have strong outreach programs and daily awareness of our opportunities to invite and encourage others.  In our daily lives, may we live more like Jesus each day and be a positive witness for Him no matter where we are.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – I John 4:7-12

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • I have food to eat that you know nothing about.

                                                                               John 4:32

Have a blessed Tuesday!
Anna Lee

Monday

“I focus on this one thing:

Forgetting the past

and looking forward to what lies ahead,

I press on to reach the end of the race

and receive the heavenly prize for which God,

through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”

~Philippians 3:13-14 NLT~

Please be in prayer for Harrell Sharkey, his family, and the surgery staff as he has surgery at Ochsner in New Orleans.

Jeana Lee-Newton has had another hospital stay.  Pray for her health.

Mr. James Miller is resting easy at St. Tammany.  Please pray for his family.

Scripture Writing – Mark 12:28-31

Friday Morning Bible Study – We will begin John 2 this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Sunday, we will be showing His love by bringing frozen food to share with one of our families.

Pray for all the grieving families in our community at this time.   We seem to have a higher number than usual lately.

Anna Lee

Thursday

You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word

~Psalm 119:114~

 

 

Mr. James Miller had received blood and platelets again when we saw him yesterday.  He was feeling better and had gone most of the night without being given oxygen.  There was a possibility of him being moved out of ICU.  I will check on that today.

Keith Womack had his back procedure and is now feeling much better.

David has his ablation scheduled for March 3rd.  He has been cleared of all the concerns that came about because of the CT scan.  Thanks to all who have prayed for him.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 37:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Rain or shine, we will gather tonight at 6:30 for our Third Thursday Meeting.  A number of musicians have plans to be with us.  We are looking forward to another good night.

Friday Morning Bible Study will study  another portion of John, chapter 1.  You are invited to join us.

Sunday morning at 8:00, the Pine Ridge family will serve a delicious breakfast buffet. They accept donations for their mission projects.

Diane Frazier sang at Young at Heart at New Zion Tuesday.  She did an awesome job.  I only knew one of the songs she chose, so I got to hear some new ones.  They told stories that touched my heart.  I was blessed.

Tuesday, the “Young” Ladies of FBC will gather to celebrate birthdays.  We will meet at 11:00 at The Cafe in Kentwood.  Feel free to join us.

Blood Drive Sunday for Mr. James Miller 

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • 9:00 – 3:00
  • Call 229-8111 to schedule a time.

Thanks for your support.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Come rain or come shine, this is the day God has planned for us today.  Make the most of it.

Anna Lee

Friday

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid or terrified because of them,

for the LORD your God goes with you;

he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

~Deuteronomy 31:6~

The sign at Tangipahoa Baptist church this week says

     “Do not be afraid.     – God-

Please pray for two well-known local men who had had their share of health issues lately, Sherman Cutrer and Larry Watts.

Two obituaries you may be interested in

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40:28-31

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Today is a good day to sign up for the blood drive for Mr. James Miller.  It will be on January 24th from 9:00 – 3:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  Call 229-8111 to get your name on the list.  That will be important in having adequate personnel, equipment, and supplies.

 

WMU Memorial Service 

  • Monday, January 18th at East Fork Baptist Church
  • Honoring the memories of Mrs. Hellen Morris of FBC and Mrs. Cynthia Smith of EFBC
  • Schedule
    • 9:00 – Leadership Team
    • 10:00 – Memorial Service
    • 11:00 – Potluck Lunch

Thanks for reading and praying today.  I trust you found something useful to your life here today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Call to Me,

I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.”

~Jeremiah 33:3, NKJV~

 

Continue to pray for Mr. and Mrs. James Miller.  Remember the upcoming blood drive.  Please call FBC, Kentwood at 229-8111 to sign up.  The blood drive will be January 24 from 9:00 to 3:00.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Tulie Dean who is still getting therapy at Hood Memorial.

Pray for Susan Rimes as she continues testing to determine which nerves are causing her problems.  Hopefully, this will give her some relief.

Please continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey as he prepared for surgery on Feb. 1.

David and I are very thankful and blessed to share that the spot in his lung is NOT cancer. Please continue to pray as cultures are grown to determine what the problem is.  One good thing we have learned is that David can go ahead with the ablation.  This morning he will be contacting doctors and “getting that ball rolling” again.

Also, Keith Womack is to have back surgery this week.  Let’s pray he will be relieved of the pain when this is done.

Please pray for the Blackwell family.  Mr. John Alan lost a sister-in-law.  She did not live here, but will be buried here Saturday morning.

Warren “Doug” Wilson

August 17, 1952 – January 13, 2016

http://www.hartmanfuneralhomeofmccomb.com/obituaries/Warren-Wilson-5/

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 12:7-13

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back                                                             is fit for service in the kingdom of God.      ~ Luke 9:62~

 

Don’t forget the Bible study this morning.  It is a good day to join the group.

Anna Lee

Monday

 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life,

to put off your old self,

which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;  

to be made new in the attitude of your minds;  

to put on the new self,

created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

 

 

Continue to pray for Mrs. Flo Hatcher.  She was able to meet a new baby in the family yesterday.  Thank God for that sweet moment.

Mr. Robert Martin from Osyka passed away.  Please pray for his family and friends.

 

Blood Drive for Mr. James Miller

  • Sunday, January 24, 2016
  • 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • Please call 229-8111 to say you will come so that adequate beds, supplies, and personnel will be there.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Scripture Writing – Ezekiel 36:24-28

 

Today is a new day.  Decide what you want to do today to impact someone in a special way, physically or spiritually.  At the end of the day, be thankful to say you accomplished this goal.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Because of the LORD’s great love

we are not consumed,

for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

~ Lamentations 3:22-23 ~

 

 

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch has not moved to rehab yet.

Mrs. Mary Kliesch has a very good doctor who is trying to get her into a good rehab facility. Please help us pray that it will work out. She still has a long way to go to regain strength and physical abilities.                                                        Written by Pam Kliesch

 

David will be having a procedure midday today at Ochsner, Baton Rouge.  We would appreciate your prayers for the test and for the biopsy results.

 

 

Charlton Bath “C.B.” Forgotston, Jr.

Born: January 19, 1945
Died: January 03, 2016

       http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3544493

Gwen Cline

Born: October 22, 1922
Died: January 04, 2016

       http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3544193

Eld. Rodney Graham

May 23, 1947 – January 4, 2016

http://www.crainfh.com/obituaries/Rodney-Graham-2/#!/Obituary 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Scripture Writing – Jeremiah 29:11-14

If you didn’t begin on the first, grab a notebook, your Bible, and a pen.  You can be caught up in a couple hours.  The link to the Scripture is for those who prefer to copy from the computer or phone.  I suppose that may even help some people with size of the text.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Ringing Reminders” – http://odb.org/2016/01/06/ringing-reminders/
  • Though he may stumble, he will not fall,                                                                                                   for the Lord upholds him with his hand.

                                                    ~Psalm 37:24~

 

 

 

“Seeing the Light” by Rory Feek – http://thislifeilive.com/seeing-the-light/

This shows how special people can be, especially in a difficult time.  Bill and Gloria Gaither have been extra special people, in my opinion, for a long time.  This makes them even more special!

Angel Gowns – http://www.nicuhelpinghands.org/lend-a-helping-hand/angel-gowns/

Some of you will have dresses to donate.  Others may want to help meet other needs. Maybe this information will be helpful to some young parents.  Use it if you heart or life is touched.

I trust this post, as well as all the others, leaves you with something that has touched your heart.  

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you;

he will never let the righteous fall.

~Psalm 55:22~

Mr. James Miller needed two more units of blood and platelets yesterday.  To help keep blood available for those like him who need it, there will be a blood drive on Sunday, January  24th.  I’ll tell you more later, but mark your calendar now.  (David and I have had the opportunity to be with Mr. James when he got blood or platelets.  The unit at the hospital was full each time.  This let me know again how important blood drives are.)

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is in North Oaks, room 3222.

Latest news on Mrs. Mary Kliesch…they will do x-rays tomorrow to decide if surgery is needed…if they see a blockage in gastro-intestinal area. We are praying surgery will not be needed. Her blood pressure is ok now. She is still not able to stand or walk. Prayers are needed…Thank you!!!                                          ~Written by Pam Kliesch~

Johnny Belgard is still at Ochsner Hospital.  His improvement is slow, but seems to be headed in the right direction.  Please continue to pray for him.

Johnny “Lil Man” Santangello and family

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Esther 6-10

Read the Bible in 2016 – If you would like to select a daily devotional and a daily Bible reading plan, please check out this page

– https://www.biblegateway.com/landing/newyear/

Scripture Writing – December 29th – James 1: 16-18

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

 

 

Opportunities

  • Blood Drive 
    • January 24th
    • FBC, Kentwood
    • Help replenish blood given to Mr. James Miller
    • Make blood available to others in our area
  • Frozen Food for Families
    • 1st Sunday of each month
    • Bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School
    • Food will be given out Sunday afternoon
  • Bible study of “John” – Chapter 1
    • Fridays at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC,K
    • January 8th
    • All ladies are invited to attend.
  • Today – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Celebrate birthdays of ladies of FBC,K
    • 11 A.M.
    • Meet in side room
  • Associational WMU
    • East Fork
    • Monday, January 18th
    • Honoring WMU ladies who passed away in 205
  • Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions
    • Gifts given Sunday will be counted today.
    • Let’s meet & exceed our goal again this year.
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – Make plans to join us at the cabin next month for our monthly gathering.  You will always be welcome.  We meet at 6:30.  Each month is unique in many ways.  Come see for yourself.

 

 

Have a wonderful day.  Enjoy some more weather more like winter,

Anna Lee