Category: Needs

Thursday

So he said to me,

“This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel:

‘Not by might nor by power,

but by my Spirit,’

says the LORD Almighty.

~Zechariah 4:6 NIV~

 

Please continue to pray for the Ray Blackwell family during some difficult days.

Mrs. Hellen Morris is in Southwest.  Pray she has a better day today.

Bobby Lawson has had some good days.  Your continued prayers are appreciated.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Koltyn had a ruff night, due to the Brain Storming, Dr’s are trying different meds for him so he can get some relief and be relaxed for therapy, thanks to maw-maw(Sheena Roubique Newman) for giving us a break so we could get some sleep, Please continue to pray for Koltyn Bradley’s Journey to Recovery! Thanks everyone

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Hope Center – Contact me if you would like to schedule some time to work next week or if you want to sign up for a regular weekly spot.

Operation Christmas Child – February begins Sunday, so you can look for a new poster and a new set of paper bags listing needs for the shoeboxes.  Look on the table across the hall from the kitchen at church.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Our Source of Help” – http://odb.org/
  • “My help comes from the Lord,                                                                                     who made heaven and earth.”                                                                                                                       ~Psalm 121:2~
  • “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” 

Read the Bible in 2015

 Job 9-10 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+9-10&version=NIV

Friday Morning Bible Study

Today is a good day to “Do Something”!

Anna Lee

Monday

Taste and see that the LORD is good;  

blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

~Psalm 34:8 NIV~

 

Cush Shaw – Pray for the brother of Mrs. Kathryn Kuss and Coach Elton Shaw as surgery is done in Hammond today.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Koltyn had fairly decent weekend while mama and daddy went home to spend time with the other kids, while nanna and poppy stayed with Koltyn. The dr change some meds to give Koltyn some relief, please keep praying for Koltyn on his road to recovery. Thank y’all!

Margaret Bel Dees

Born: March 26, 1921
Died: January 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2925940&fh_id=10545

“Frozen Food Sunday” coming up!

(Fresh or home processed canned or frozen fruits and vegetables also greatly appreciated.)

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

  • Tomorrow
  • 11:00 at The Cafe
  • Celebrating December and January birthdays
  • Come join us!

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Genesis 12-15

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Strengthen My Hands” –  http://odb.org/
  • Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.                                                                                                  ~Nehemiah 6:9~                  
    ” Make an effort to present yourself to God                                        as a tried-and-true worker,                                                                  who doesn’t need to be ashamed                                                            but is one who interprets the message of truth correctly.”                                                                                    ~2 Timothy 2:15 (CEB)~
  • “To the Work” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/tothewor.htm

This is another week with numerous deaths.  Do/say things that are comforting to the family members.

Anna Lee

Saturday

I can do everything through him

who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13 NIV~

 

Inez Dykes Hudspeth Warren Barrilleaux – “Miss” “Teatsie

Born: May 08, 1925
Died: January 22, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2925011&fh_id=10545

Cheryl Young Brown – Sister of Juanice Skinner

http://www.actionnews17.com/Obits/cheryl-young-brown-469677

Hope Center

  •  Donated clothing and toys for the Baptist Friendship House in New Orleans.
  •  Number of food bank “customers”‘ is getting close to 400 now (amazing since Hope has only been open for four months)

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Answer the Cry” – http://odb.org/
  • [The Lord] will be very gracious to you at the sound of your cry.                                                                                                                       ~Isaiah 30:19~
  • “Does Jesus Care When My Heart is Pained?” – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/695

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Matthew 5-7

I trust you know how much Jesus cares for you.  If in doubt, ask a pastor or Christian friend.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6, HCSB~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/54c184cfa689b4903e89892c

Andy Davidson

Mrs. Fay Raborn asked us to pray for her daughter’s sister-in-law.

Please pray for Andy Davidson who is very sick. Andy is sister-in-law
of Becky Raborn Davidson and is a patient at North Oaks. She will
appreciate your prayer support so much.

Koltyn Gafford

According to Koltyn’s dad, yesterday was not a good day for Koltyn, so let’s pray extra hard today.

Update: 1-22-15

Koltyn didn’t have a good day today, very fussy and didn’t want anybody touching him, his O2 level is a little low, and he’s getting a breathing treatment to take care of that, so please keep praying that he gets a good nights rest and has a great day tomorrow.

Devotional, Scripture and a Song

  • “When Others Won’t Forgive” – http://odb.org/
  • Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.                   But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind                                               and straining toward what is ahead,                                                                         I press on toward the goal to win the prize                                                           for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.                                                                                                                  -Philippians 3: 13-14-
  • “Wonderful Grace of Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/o/wondergj.htm

Camp Living Waters

Today, Monica picked up the items from the church that we had collected.  She was pleased and said she could use EVERYTHING to help set up the five trailers.  What she needs now is one coffee pot and two small microwaves.  If you have these items, please let me know.  Used is fine.

Tues, Bro. Ronnie gave us some very practical ideas about how we can minister and meet needs in our communities.  I’ll share a few of them here:

  • Free outdoor concerts
  • Block parties (The association has equipment that can be used.)
  • Uniform drives
  • Backyard Bible Clubs
  • Tutoring
  • Helping with transportation to appointments, church, etc.
  • Child care
  • Teaching parenting skills

Bible Study this morning – Rhoda (Acts 12: 12-17)

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 12-17

I hope you found some concerns to pray about and some helping information.  Thanks for looking up and reading this post.  May God be honored and glorified!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word.

~Psalm 119:114 (NIV)~

 

Koltyn Gaford (Written by his dad)

“Koltyn Had a Great Day! Ready to get to Rehab!”

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “When God is Quiet” – http://odb.org/
  • As [Elijah] lay and slept under a broom tree,                                             suddenly an angel touched him,                                                                             and said to him, “Arise and eat.”                                                                                                                                   ~1 Kings 19:5~                                                  
        He gathers the lambs in His arms                                                                                     and carries them close to His heart.”                                                                                                                         ~Isaiah 40:11~

Reminders:

  1. WMU associational meeting at Spring Creek at ten this morning
  2. Operation Christmas Child – Fill a bag(s) and return to the containers at church.
  3. Lottie Moon Offering – It’s never too late to give.  One hundred per cent goes directly to missions.
  4. Hope Center – Volunteers on a regular schedule are appreciated.
  5. Hope Center Food Pantry – Please spread the word in St. Helena that food is available monthly to families who qualify.
  6. Ladies’ Bible Study at FBC,K at 10:00 on Fridays
  7. “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at The Cafe Tuesday at 11:00
  8. Planning meeting for the February Ladies’ Night – Sunday at 3:00 at FBC.K

Bible Readings for 2015

  • Monday – Genesis 8-11
  • Tuesday – Joshua 11-15
  • Wednesday – Psalm 6-8
  • Thursday – Job 5-6
  • Friday – Isaiah 12-17

Have a blessed day by being a blessing to someone!

Anna Lee

Sunday

You will keep in perfect peace

him whose mind is steadfast,

because he trusts in you.

~Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)~

 

Koltyn Gafford – BETTER!

(Written by his mom)   Koltyn had a good day today. Got moved back to the Rehab floor but had to move rooms to be closer to the nurses station. Momma got to bathe him in a tub for the first time and he did wonderful.

{(Written by his Poppy(grandpaw)}  It is really amazing how this 2 yr. little boy has touched so many people he brought so many people together and touched so many hearts I think God has bless more than one of us

Macy Gueldner

(Written by her mother)  I was hoping that Macy would have an easier time this week than she usually has. This is, by far, her most painful week out of the month. However, it’s the first time that she didn’t get chemo in her spine, in addition to IV chemo and steroids. So, I hoped that it would lessen her pain, but unfortunately I was wrong. She’s having a really tough time. She’s in a lot of pain, and she’s just miserable. She’s crying through both the days and nights. I know that she’ll feel better in a few days, but it’s hard to watch her suffer. I can’t do anything except hold her and give her pain meds, so I basically feel helpless. Please pray that her little body feels better sooner than later. I want to see her smiling and singing again!

Camp Living Waters (Loranger)

We need camp nurses for our summer 2015 camps.
Children’s Camp #1 June 1-4
Children’s Camp #2 July 6-9
Children’s Camp #3 July 9-12
Youth Mission Camp July 13-17
Please contact us if you will be willing to work.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Our Daily Bread – “The Wonder of Sight” – http://odb.org/
  • “I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.”                                                                                                                  ~Ps. 139:14~      
    Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness,     so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals,                                                     and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”                                                                                                                                    ~Gen. 1:26 (NIV)~
  • “In His Time” – http://gospelyrics.blogspot.com/2007/07/in-his-time.html         

Announcements

  • “Young at Heart” at 10 A.M. Tuesday at NZBC
  • Associational WMU Quarterly Meeting at SCBC at 10 A.M.
    • Meet in the new church facility
    • Bring foods that do not need to be reheated.
    • Guest speaker – Rev. Ronnie Chaisson speaking on mission opportunities
  • FBC, K is working on two collection projects
    • Used kitchen items for Camp Living Waters in Loranger to set up five kitchens
    • Items to pack Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes” – See poster and boxes across from the kitchen.
  • Hope Center in Roseland is selling winter clothing for 50% off.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Romans 5-6

Have a wonderful and blessed Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

For I know the plans I have for you,”

declares the LORD, “

plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.

~Jeremiah 29:11 NIV~

 

Koltyn Gafford

Pray for Koltyn and his family as they transfer from Baton Rouge to New Orleans today. Koltyn will have rehab at Children’s Hospital.

Cush Shaw

Mrs. Kathryn called to tell me the date of her brother’s surgery.  On January 26th, he will be having a surgery to prevent serious problems.  The surgery will be long and complicated.  Begin now to pray for him and for his family.

Jimmy Schwartz

Pray for Jimmy as he continues to deal with some new cancers on his head.

Lauree Titus

Pray for Lauree as she battles seasonal health issues.

Gail Brister

Gail learned her broken nose from her recent fall is still in place so surgery will not be necessary.  Pray she continues to heal in a timely way.

Ann Weaver

Gail’s sister got a good report on what appeared to be a mass, but is not.  Thank God for this good report.

Mrs. Bernice Lee

Continue to pray for “Miss” Bernice and her family.  I learned yesterday that she is the oldest member of New Zion Baptist Church.  She is in Greensburg.

Thank-you!  Thank-you!  Thank-you!

Thank-you to all those who help with various mission projects.  Currently at FBC, K, we are receiving gifts for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, items for Hope Center, kitchen items for Camp Living Waters, and Operation Christmas Child.  In addition, gifts have been given to a missionary family and a young missionary teacher.  Thank-you to members who have a heart for missions and helping others in so many ways.

Support for Bereaved Families

This is one of those weeks when several people we have know have passed away.  First, we went to honor a friend a little older than David.  His family stuck close to him and helped him get through some difficult days.  Many friends lined up to show their love and support for the family at the funeral home.

Last night, we went to the wake for a younger man who passed away suddenly.  Again the lines were long and the support was overwhelming. Many of the people were also there for the wake earlier in the week.  I’ve never seen so many people stand in the cold and later the “Disney-style lines” back, forth, and around inside the whole funeral home for a couple more hours as I saw last night.  Love was again so apparent.

We have another friend who passed away this week.  Again, I expect long lines of friends who will be showing their love and respect.  As many of you know and I know too,  the love and encouragement of others means so much at a time such as this.  Let me say I am overwhelmed  with love for people of this area who take take and put forth such effort in times of death.  Keep on showing your love for others while they are living and to those who have lost a family member.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We’re looking forward to having another gathering in the cabin at 6:30 tonight. We’ll be blessed by each of you who comes and joins in the Christian Fellowship.

Lottie Moon Offering

Baptist Press – https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/14aea12837efaa50

Friday Morning Bible Study

Tomorrow morning, we will be studying Proverbs 31.  You are invited to join us as we study these Scriptures.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Kindness Gone Viral” – http://odb.org/
  • Jesus loves all of us as little children.

    13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.                                                                                                     14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.                                                                                                     15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”     16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.                                                                                                               ~Mark 10: 13-16 NIV~   I pray that you…may have power…to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.                                                                                  ~Ephesians 3:17-18~ 

  • “Jesus Loves Me”  –   http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/j/e/s/u/jesuslme.htm        One of the special nights we have had is when we sang this and other songs as people from another country sang the same songs in their native language.  We had unity in Christ at the same time we had so many differences.  What a blessed experience!  What an experience that teaches us of the Christianity that unites us when so many things try to divide us.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 3-4

Thank-you for opening this blog, reading, and praying!  You make a difference in many lives!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I have made up my mind to obey your laws forever,

no matter what.”

~Psalm 119:112 CEV~

 

Please pray for Mrs. Bernice Lee, 94, of St. Helena Parish.  Her years are finally catching up with her.

Rev. John Gilbert, 92, a former director of Missions in this area, passed away.  His services will be Saturday in Franklinton.  He was loved by many people and made a difference in many lives.  He was the yearly entertainment at many Harvest Banquets at Roseland Baptist Church and a great friend to my family.

http://www.crainfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2902619&fh_id=13316

Two Rivers Associational Meeting

  • Tuesday, January 20th
  • 10:00 at Spring Creek Baptist Church in the new building
  • Rev. Ronnie Chiasson will be speaking on mission opportunities.
  • Please bring food that does not need to be reheated (sandwiches, salads, and desserts).
  • All ladies in the area are invited to attend.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Out of the Darkness” –  http://odb.org/
  • I cried out to God . . . .                                                                                           Who is so great a God as our God?                                                                                                         ~Psalm 77:1,13~                                                                 O Lord, how great are Thy works!                                                                                                               ~Psalm 92:5~
  • “How Great Thou Art” –  http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/h/o/w/how_great_Thou_art.htm                     Please take time to read the story of how/where this great hymn was written.

Lottie Moon Offering 

Thursday at 6:30

Join us at the cabin for supper, fellowship, and a devotional time.  The music is always so inspiring.  Bring a friend.

Hope Center is continuing to have a 50% off sale on winter clothing.

Camp Living Waters 

  • Needs kitchen items for five apartments (dishes, pots, appliances,  silverware, dish towels, casserole dishes, etc.)
  • Bring to FBC, Kentwood and leave in the stairwell area at the office entrance.
  • I’m setting a deadline of Monday.  If you need more time than that, please let me know.  Otherwise, I’m going to transport them to CLW’s.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Joshua 6-10

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua+6-10

Thank-you so much for taking time to read and pray daily.  
Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life
through our knowledge of him who called us
by his own glory and goodness.”
~2 Peter 1:3~

 

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

  • Update 1/10/15 5:00pm Fever has gone down. Started antibiotics. Awaiting lab, X-ray results and culture results   We will have a better idea tomorrow! Thank you for all your prayers!!
  • New Facebook page for you to follow –Team Koltyn Update and Information Page

Alice Faye Lee 

Alice Faye fell and broke her right shoulder a few weeks ago.  It seems it is healing satisfactorily so that she will not require surgery.  That God for that blessing.

Charles Parker (His parents were really special to us!)

http://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Charles-Parker-8/#!/Obituary

Camp Living Waters

  • CLW is in need of any kitchen items to help in setting up some kitchens for leaders/workers who are there for a week or so.
  • Bring your items to FBC, K today and place them in the stairwell at the office entrance.

Disaster Relief Training – If you are interested in training, please go to the Louisiana Baptist Convention (Disaster Relief) and sign up for training in Hammond at the end of the month.

Operation Christmas Child

  • Get your bag(s) to place your items in from the table across the hall at FBC,K’s kitchen.
  • Return to the same area this month and place in containers in the same area.
  • Plan to do this each month until we pack the boxes.
  • You and work individually and/or as a group.

Baptist Press

  • bpnews.net
  • David and I attended several concerts by Andrea Crouch.  He was both gifted and inspired.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “What’s Your Motto” –  http://odb.org/2015/01/11/whats-your-motto/
  • Do not fear . . . ;                                                                                                           you are of more value than many sparrows.                                                                                                                    ~Luke 12:7~                                                     Praise the Lord, O my soul.                                                                                                              ~Psalm 146:1~
  • “It is Well with My Soul” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/i/t/i/itiswell.htm

Lottie Moon Offering

Read the Bible in a Year 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!  

Anna Lee

Saturday

“For a short time you have had to struggle in various trials

so that the genuineness of your faith…

may result in praise, glory, and honor

at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

~1 Peter 1:6b-7, HCSB~

 

This morning I want to share some opportunities we have to minister to others and to improve our Biblical knowledge.

 

Operation Christmas Child – January

Small, brown and white lunch bags are available in the hallway across from the kitchen at FBC, K.  Select a bag/bags as an individual or a group, fill it/them, and return it/them to the containers there some time this month.  Let’s get the year started on a good foot for children around the world.  I’m hoping for and expecting great things this year.

Camp Living Waters

CLWs is in need of some pots, dishes, small kitchen appliances, etc. to set up five kitchens.  If you can share some of the extras you have at your house, please bring them to the hallway by the stairway at the office entrance to FBC, K.  Your donations will be meaningful to those serving at the camp.

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions

I was asked if it was too late to give this year.  No, it is NEVER too late.  The International Mission Board will accept and appreciate funds at any time of the years, even though we focus on it at this time.  One hundred precent (100%) of the money they receive is used for missionary needs and ministries.

Two Rivers Associational WMU

The next quarterly meeting will be Tuesday, January 20th at Spring Creek Baptist Church at 10:00 A.M.  Rev. Ronnie Chaisson, our BASLA care minister, will be sharing mission opportunities we have.  Bring a covered dish that does not need to be reheated and meet in the new church building.

Hope Center

Hope Center is having a 50% off sale on all winter clothing, including coats.   I witnessed some happy people getting some good deals on clothing they will be able to use immediately.  Two men came and bought winter clothing for work and left with big smiles.  I was told a lady who comes in at least once a week came in and bought winter coats for all her grandchildren.  The sale also includes long-sleeved shirts and sweaters.

Yesterday, as a food distribution day there.  At this time 360 families are receiving food each month.  The food pantry has been a needed ministry to many people.  The quality of the goods distributed has greatly improved since this ministry has started.

Read the Bible in One Year – Matthew 1-2

Friday Morning Bible Study

Despite the cold weather, we had a nice turnout yesterday.  Our next meeting will be Friday at FBC, K at 10:00.  We will be studying the Proverbs 31 woman.  I think we can all admire the traits listed in the Bible and strive to improve.  If you need a study guide, please see me for one.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 

Our next lunch/party will be on January 27th at 11:00 at The Cafe.  We will be celebrating the birthdays of those who had birthdays in December and January.  If you need more information, please ask.  I’ll post a list of those being honored later.

Meal for the BCM at SLU

In March, we will have our yearly opportunity to prepare and serve a meal for about 150 students.  They are blessed by the meal and the devotional led by Bro. Michael.  We are blessed by the many well-mannered students who are so thankful to have such a nice meal each week.  I know the meals attract students to the BCM.  They have been doing that for many years.  David, Jennie, Jason, and I all have eaten a number of meals there while we were students.

Ladies’ Night

A planning meeting for the next ladies’ night be be help on the afternoon of Sunday, January 18th.  If you are interested in helping in any way, please try to attend.

Our ladies’ night will be Thursday, February 26th at 6:15.  I hope you plan to be there. You do not have to be a member of FBC, Kentwood.  If a group from another church plans to attend, it would be helpful to have a headcount, if that is possible.

More information will be available after the planning meeting….

I know the information I provided today does not include everything involving all groups, but that information is available by contacting the church office at 229-8111.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Too Late to Change?” – http://odb.org/2015/01/10/too-late-to-change/
  • Nicodemus said to [Jesus],                                                                               “How can a man be born when he is old?”                                                                                                                      ~John 3:4~                                                         “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,             that whoever believes in Him should not perish                                           but have everlasting life”                                                                                                                                                                                                 ~John 3:16~
  • “Jesus Loves Me” –  This is simple, but think carefully about it.

Spend some time checking on/sharing with/ helping someone today.  You’ll be blessed!

Anna Lee