Category: Needs

Monday

   “Command those who are rich in this present age

not to be haughty,

nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God,

who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 

Let them do good,

that they be rich in good works,

ready to give,

willing to share,

storing up for themselves a good foundation

for the time to come,

that they may lay hold on eternal life.”

~I Timothy 6:17-19~

 

Betty Taylor

Betty’s surgery Thursday was on her knee, not her eye.  I was confused because her eye appointments are always on Thursdays.  Let’s pray for her knee and her eye problems.

 

Joey and Rory

  • This Life I Live (thislifeilive.com)
  • Rory has been writing this for a year and a half to document their life.
  • You may want to follow this couple, their joys, and their struggles.
  • I started at the bottom of the list of posts and worked my way to the top.
  • Plan to have your heart touched.

 

The Pine Ridge UMU – The breakfast benefit WAS for Martha P. Drago.   Let’s continue to pray for her.  She has a wonderful attitude about her cancer and her granddaughter’s (Macy Gueldner’s) cancer.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Lev. 7-9

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Rescuing the Reluctant” – odb.org
  • The men took hold of his hand,                                                                                                               . . . the Lord being merciful to him,                                                                                                       and they . . . set him outside the city.                                                                                                                                             ~Genesis 19:16~
  • “Day by Day” – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/713                                                        The church youth came back from camp one summer with this song.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • We WILL meet Friday morning.
  • Women of the Bible: Rahab

 

Food for Families

  • Bring quart size bags of frozen food to Sunday School Sunday.
  • Food will be delivered Sunday afternoon.

 

Two sermons about prayer yesterday!

  • Bro. Stan Statham – The Prayer of a Disciple (Proactive praying) – Luke 11:1-4
  • Bro. Mike Drurry – Prayer and Worship (Timothy in Ephesus) – I Timothy 2:1-8

 

Today is a good day to begin improving my prayer live!  Today is a good day to begin improving your prayer life.  

Anna Lee

Sunday

…. those who hope in the LORD

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.

~Isaiah 40:31~

 

Jadon’s Journey

Jadon’s walkaide appointment went better than expected yesterday. We were able to get his foot to move in the direction we wanted it to move. He was nervous at first but with some help from his brother he put it on. He then thought it was hilarious that it was making his foot move. We go for our 2nd appointment July 7 to see if he can walk using it. We also have an appointment for the bioness device July 12. We will compare the 2 and see what works best for him.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Philippians 1-2

 

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

  • “A Voice in the Night” –  http://odb.org/
  • The Lord who made heaven and earth bless you.                                                                                                                                                        ~Psalm 134:3~

Lord, show me how I can be an encourager of others who might feel they are in a “small” place. Let them know that their lives leave an eternal impact on those they serve.”                                                                                                      ~Our Daily Bread~

“Have Faith in God” – http://www.hymnary.org/text/have_faith_in_god_when_your_pathway_is_l

Bible Study next Friday morning – Rahab

Breakfast at Pine Ridge at 8:00 this morning. – I may be mistaken about who is the beneficiary today.  It doesn’t matter though.  It will be a worthy individual or cause.

Frozen Food for Families – Next Sunday!

Be a blessing to others today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“It’s crucial

that we keep a firm grip on what we’ve heard

so that we don’t drift off.”

~Hebrews 2:1 MSG~

 

James Rimes

James felt well enough yesterday to work!

 

Barrett Travis

Barrett will be having some procedures done, so please pray for him and his family.

 

Baptist Press (Supreme Court Ruling) – bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 15-16

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Whole Story” –  http://odb.org/
  • Philip opened his mouth,                                                                                                                     and beginning at this Scripture,                                                                                               preached Jesus to him.                                                                                                                                                                          ~Acts 8:35~
  • “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church 

  • Monthly breakfast benefit
  • Encouraging and supporting Martha P. Drago this month
  • 8:00 A.M. tomorrow

Have a great day.  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

Friday

But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you,

then choose for yourselves this day

whom you will serve,

whether the gods your forefathers served

beyond the River, o

r the gods of the Amorites,

in whose land you are living.

But as for me and my household,

we will serve the LORD.”

~Joshua 24:15~

Nathan Daniels

Please continue to pray for Nathan this week as he deals with the aftereffects of his surgery.  I know he and his family will appreciate your prayers.

James Rimes

James is now back at home.  He and his family are also very appreciative of your prayers.

VBS Continues

This must be a very special time for children of our area as many of them attend another VBS.  Neither I or my children ever did this, but I know many children who do.  The best part is that a number of churches are reporting record breaking attendance!  Attendance is necessary for young lives to be changed through VBS.  Some area churches have not had their VBS yet, but will in the next month.  If you have children or grandchildren, “keep your ears open”!

Ladies’ Night – The highlight of our “F.R.O.G.” meeting last night was the testimonies shared and the special music by Bubba Roberts.  We now have a new acrostic:

W – Working

A – At

T – Trying

T – To

F – Fully

R – Rely

O – On

G – God

None of us are 100% yet, so let’s keep striving to F.R.O.G.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 13-18

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Hidden Mysteries – odb.org

  • Do not fear,                                                                                                                                                       for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.                                                                                                                                                    ~2 Kings 6:16~
  • “For the Beauty of the Earth” 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Bible Study – Women of the Bible

  • Miriam
  • 10:00 this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC,K
  • Everyone is invited.

 

Bro. Stan is in need of a chaplain trained by Disaster Relief to work today and tomorrow. Contact the missions office if you are trained and available.

 

May you find some ways to bless others today, just as you have been blessed by so many others.  I call that “Passing it On”.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“This God—his way is perfect;

the word of the Lord proves true;

he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.”

~2 Samuel 22:31, ESV~

 

Macy Gueldner & Martha Drago (Grandmother)

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5582effaf020650c682e7d5a?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

Summer Mixon

Update on Summer: she had her biopsy and they drained the area where her gallbladder used to be. She is in some pain but doing well. Hopefully we will get some answers soon! Thanks again for the prayers and well wishes! We love y’all!!

Brantley Williams

Just got some amazing news we won’t be needing eye surgery he is making good progress

Koltyn Gafford

Please check the Facebook page “Team Koltyn”.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We were happy to welcome two new people to our group last night.  One was from East Fork and the other from New Zion.  If you haven’t been coming, please know you are welcome to join us any Third Thursday.  Last night, we had to say goodbye to a special lady who will be moving to Mass. next week.  She blessed us with her presence in the group and with her kind remarks.  We had a special night last night.

Hope Center

Thanks to people from East Fork, New Zion, and Kentwood Hope Center has men on site and much accomplished.  Next week, men will again be needed.  Food will not be given out next Friday, so that will make for an easier week, but we still need some men to be there each day.  Please let me know by Monday if you can go one day or a portion of a day.  Thanks!

The Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at the cabin at 10:00 this morning.  Join us if you can.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 7-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, & a Song

  • “Look at the Tassels” – http://odb.org/
  • Remember all the commandments of the Lord and do them.                                                                                                                                             ~Numbers 15:39~
  • “I Surrender All” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/s/isurrend.htm

Have a blessed day AND be a blessing to someone else today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Behold, I will do a new thing,

Now it shall spring forth;

Shall you not know it?

I will even make a road in the wilderness

And rivers in the desert.”

~Isaiah 43:19, NKJV~

 

Tom Brister

Tom had surgery Monday.  Where would you expect to find him Tuesday?  At work! If the lab report is good, he will have reconstructive surgery next week.  Keep praying for him.

Sherry Day

Sherry continues to do well.  Thanks for all your prayers for her.

Family of Pat Gill

Please continue to pray for Ray and his family.

Hope Center

Thanks to those, especially men and male youth, who volunteered to work at the Hope  Center Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as those who have been going on a regular basis.  If anyone thinks God might could use them as a male presence in the building today, please let me know.

Another VBS Coming Up

  • New Sharon Baptist Church
  • June 22-26
  • 5:15 – 8:15 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • 6:30 P.M. at the cabin
  • Call of directions.
  • Ya’ll come!

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10:00 A.M.
  • At the cabin
  • Bring your BIble
  • All ladies and girls are invited.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 69-71

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Serve the Lord in any way you can.  He will give you the ability, the opportunities, and the time.  Use them wisely.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” ~Ephesians 4:23 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

Doug Toney

Sandy said, “We are doing better. Doug will move to skilled nursing facility Wednesday. He stood for a few seconds today!!!! Thanks for your prayers.”

Kenneth Birch

Pray for Kenneth as he seeks relief from his back pain today.

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

Baptist Press 

  • Keep up with the Southern Baptist Convention highlights here.
  • bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Kings 10-13

Devotional, Scripture, and a Prayer

  • “Our Anchor” –  odb.org/
  • This hope we have as an anchor of the soul,                                                                                   both sure and steadfast.                                                                                                                                                                                      ~Hebrews 6:19~                                                                                 The rain came down,                                                                                                                               the streams rose,                                                                                                                                         and the winds blew and beat against that house;                                                                         yet it did not fall,                                                                                                                                 because it had its foundation on the rock.                                                                                                                                                        ~Matthew 7:25-26~
  • “The Solid Rock”

If you have not heard Mrs. Yvonne Curtis sing, please feel free to go to New Zion Baptist Church this morning at 10:30.  She will be singing a number of songs.

Men have been volunteering to meet some of the needs at Hope Center while Syl is “out of pocket” recovering from surgery.  Please pass the word to those who might could help.  Contact me for more information.  Thanks!

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday Addition

Pray for the Southern Baptist Convention which is being held in Columbus, Ohio.
Pray for Kenneth Birch as he sees a doctor for test results and, hopefully, treatment.  His appointment is tomorrow.
Patricia Lea Gill

Born: April 14, 1935
Died: June 14, 2015

Patricia Lea Gill, 80, of Kentwood, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. She was born April 14, 1935 to Roy G. Lea and Effie Dean Miller Lea. Patricia graduated from Kentwood High school where she made many lifelong friends. Patricia was involved in her community and loved singing in her church choir. She is survived by her husband, Ray Gill; son, Richard L. Colvin; granddaughter, Torri B. Colvin; great-grandson, Kieran Johnson; brother, Roy G. Lea and wife, Carol Lea; niece, Glenda L. Tyner and husband, John M. Tyner; nephew, Roy G. Lea, Jr. and wife, Michelle; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her first husband, Rodney Colvin; and her parents, Roy G. Lea and Effie Dean Miller Lea. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Line Creek Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thanks so much to those who have responded to the need at Hope Center and for another need which I have been working on today.   May God bless each of you as you “step-up” and help meet needs.

Anna Lee

Monday

“For we fix our attention,

not on things that are seen,

but on things that are unseen.

What can be seen lasts only for a time,

but what cannot be seen lasts forever.”

~2 Corinthians 4:18 TEV~

 

 

Donna Fay Miller

Donna Fay is again having heart issues.  Pray the doctors can get this under control.

Betty Taylor

Betty was able to come to church on crutches.  She is doing better, but asks that we continue to pray she will not need surgery on her knee.

James Rimes

James will be having a pacemaker implanted next week.  Pray for him as he prepares for this hospital stay/procedure.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Hey everyone! Over the last couple of weeks, Lil Man’s control of his left side has continued to improve. He has graduated from the current therapy program he was in and tomorrow will have his evaluation for the next level therapy program. His vision has still not improved. He had been complaining that he felt like something was in his right eye. So he saw an eye doctor here. The eye doctor found that mucous patches had formed on his right eye, filamentary keratitis, is the medical term for it. This condition is caused from dry eye and can be painful. The eye doctor believes that in Lil Man’s case the dry eye is probably a result of damage to his lacrimal gland from radiation. Right now, it is just affecting the right eye but the doctor is treating the left eye also because it can occur in both eyes. We are praying that once we can get this under control, then he can begin some type of vision therapy to improve his eyesight. His next follow up MRI and doctors appointments are in Arizona next Monday, June 22nd. He has come so far and we have faith he will continue to be healed! Thank you all for your prayers and please continue to pray for continued healing and guidance on this path to complete healing! We love you all! Love, Lil Man and Megan

Sylvester Humphrey

Syl has had surgery following an accident.  He is recovering at home and is down 42 pounds.  He will not be able to return to Hope Center for some time.  Please pray for him and his wife, Shirley.  Also, pray for the need for some men and youth to step up and fill the need while Syl is recovering.  (See below.)

Mrs. Pat Gill

As far as I know, the arrangements for Mrs. Pat Gill have not been made yet.  I think out-of-state family will need to travel here before that is done.  I will post the arrangements when they are available.

Young at Heart 

This group’s monthly meeting will begin at 10:30 in the morning in the Fellowship Hall of New Zion Baptist Church.  Mrs. Yvonne Curtis will share sacred music with us.  Then, there will be a pot-luck meal.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Third Thursday

We will meet at our cabin Thursday at 6:30 for fellowship, a meal, a devotional, and special music.  Come be blessed.

Friday Morning Bible Study

We will also meet at the cabin.  Come for 10:00 or come earlier.  After our study we will share a salad and dessert lunch.  We would be happy to have guests with us.

Hope  Center Needs Men!

Men are needed to “fill the shoes” of Sylvester Humphrey while he continues to recovery from his surgery.  Please read the post from Saturday Evening.  I am coordinating this, so please gather a group of men from your church and volunteer today.  Syl “wore several hats’!  I’m not asking anyone to give as much time as he did, just a day or portion of a day at a time.  Please contact me for more information.  Help is needed Tuesday-Friday, especially on two Tuesdays and three Fridays of the month.

I was blessed to have a call from one church immediately after I posted the need last night.  I hope to hear from other churches today.  Remember, Hope Ministry is an associational ministry, not just the responsibility of a few people.  Men, please step up to meet the need.

Read the Bible in 2015

Leviticus 1-3

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Look Up” – odb.org/
  • My help comes from the Lord,                                                                                                                 who made heaven and earth.                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 121:2~
  • “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”

Today is a new day with a fresh start.  Make it a rewarding day in God’s sight.

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

CORRECTION 

Opportunities this Week

  • Tuesday – Young at Heart meets at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30.  Mrs. Yvonne Curtis will be singing.  You do not have to be a member at NZBC to attend.  Lunch follows the singing.
  • Thursday – Third Thursday begins at 6:30 at the cabin.  Please feel free to come.
  • Friday – Bible study at 10 A.M. at our cabin in the country.  We will have a salad and dessert lunch when we complete our study.

 

Sylvester Humphrey is better, but has a long way to go to be considered “recovered”. Please continue to pray for them.

He is doing better, but still no appetite. Syl has lost 42 pounds. He gained 1 pound back in the last couple of days. I have been like a short order cook trying to make sure he will eat. He doesn’t like Ensure or any of the therapeutic drinks. I make him protein drinks when he will drink them and made some protein bars, which he likes. Just have to make sure what he eats is quality food.  
We really need some male volunteers to help out in the back, etc. If you know of any that can help, it will be appreciated. Syl will be down for quite a while.  
The needs are:
The first, second and third Fridays from 9-1 for food distribution. The first and second Tuesday mornings before the first and second Friday distribution. On those Tuesdays we receive the food and need to put it away. We also need men to keep the grass mowed and to take bags of clothes to the storage and to Hammond to St Vincent DePaul. We need men to take turns picking up boxes at Walmart for food distribution.
I will be compiling a list for each week to be sure we have men there to meet the need.  If you are willing to volunteer, please contact me.  Hope Center has met so many needs in the months it has been open.  Let’s redouble our efforts to make a difference through Hope Center.  Men, we need you!
Charles Douglas McCoy

Born: August 28, 1946
Died: June 14, 2015

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