Category: Needs

Thursday

Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.  

You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.

~Psalm 128:1-2~

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – September 5 – “JOY” – Isaiah 35: 1-10

 

 

 

Today’s prayer focus is on those who have recently had surgery or who will have surgery in the near future.  Pray for peace and assurance for those facing surgery.  Pray for good results and the ability to put that uncertainly behind.  Surgery is a “biggie” if it is done to you!  Help others to face, endure, and move on.

 

 

 

As we learn more and more about Hurricane Dorian, let’s pray for those who had Dorian visit them personally.  May these people be able to put their lives back together and move on with life.  Thank those who are volunteering in various ways.  Contribute to recovery by supporting Louisiana Baptist Relief in these areas, Samaritan’s Purse, and other reliable organizations who are not looking for a way to make money, but to help others.   Prayers are always important!

 

 

 

Today we have heat warnings for our area.  Be careful to stay inside as much as possible and to stay hydrated.  Use your best judgment when making decisions about being out in the heat.

 

 

 

Pray for someone you have never prayed for before, but whose name God puts on your heart.

Anna Lee

Saturday

We had overnight guests from Texas arrive after we went to bed and sleeping a little late for my normal morning posting.  I’m thankful for the company and hope they have a great day in Baton Rouge.

“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.  

I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

~Genesis 12:2-3~

 

 

Good news from MS this morning.  Carol B. Sealey got to leave the hospital yesterday.  She will still be getting therapy and other medical care.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.  Thanks to all of you for praying and to God for answering our prayers in a great way.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 30 an 31 

  • August 30 – Job 38:4-7
  • August 31 – Genesis 12:2-3

I apologize for getting my days confused this month.  Our life just doesn’t run on a regular schedule now, so I often am confused about the day.  At least that is what I am going to blame it on.

The Scriptures for September will be available at church tomorrow.

 

 

 

Counting tomorrow, there are only three more Sundays to turn in items for the LA Baptist Children’s Home Fall Food Round-up.  This is our once-a-year opportunity to help them with food needs for the next year.

 

 

 

In September, we begin to think of the annual mission offering for Louisiana, the Georgia Barnette offering.  Help us share the Good News in various ways in Louisiana.  The 2019 theme is “Impart Truth Today”.

 

 

 

I hope you are enjoying shopping for the Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes”.  You can pack some for you as an individual or contribute the the church’s boxes.  If you need a box or boxes, please let me know.

 

 

 

I want to end the day with a very big need.  Pray for the people of Florida and other areas that will face destructive Hurricane Dorian in the next days.  Pray for those who live in areas were the storm will go.  Pray for the first responders who will be busy helping others.  Pray for the others such as the electrical power people who will be working as soon as it is safe.  I saw convoys for trucks going that way Wednesday.  Pray for Louisiana Baptist and others who will be doing disaster relief for the coming months.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Let us strip off anything that slows us down or holds us back, and especially those sins that wrap themselves so tightly around our feet and trip us up; and let us run with patience the particular race that God has set before us.” 

~Hebrews 12:1 TLB~

 

 

 

Rev. Bill Ichter, a former minister of music at FBC , Amite and a long-time music minister missionary in Brazil has had a heart attack and is in ICU in Minden, LA.  Please pray for this sweet man who has built a Christian and missionary legacy that is continuing the the next generations of his family.

 

 

 

Pray for the Bean family.  They have loved and taken care of their uncle, Tim, for the last ten years since this sister and caregiver passed away.  Doctors have told the family it is time to move him to a place where he can receive 24/7 care, so Tim is now set up like a king in the Liberty nursing home.  Pray for Tim and for the family as they all make this adjustment.

 

 

 

Diane Thompson

April 13, 1950 – August 26, 2019

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at her home. She was born April 13, 1950 in Tuscaloosa, AL and was 69 years of age. She is survived by her 2 sons, Johnny Ray Thompson and wife Gina and Lawerence Mitchell Thompson, Sr.; grandchildren, Lawerence Logan Thompson and wife Ashley, Koren Thompson, Katie Thompson, Lydia “Marcy” Thompson and husband Evan, Lawerence Mitchell Thompson, Jr., and Jonathan Thompson; great grandchildren, Levi Thompson, Titus Nunnery, Reese Lambert and sister, Brenda Hale and husband, Junior; 2 brothers, Herbie Gurganus and wife, Della, and Ray Gurganus and wife, Joni. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawerence George Thompson; parents, Arvel and Mildred Gurganus. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was beloved by all! Graveside Services will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, at 9:30AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Leon Dunn. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Catherine McNabb Yarborough

April 01, 1926 – August 27, 2019

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. She was born April 1, 1926 in Kentwood, LA and was 93 years of age. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Kentwood. She is survived by 6 children,  Jewel Cutrer and husband, Sherman, Julia Currier and husband, David, Vickie Blades, Hubert Yarborough, Jr. and wife, Donna, Tammie Roberts and husband, Dwayne, Tracey Phelps and husband, Mike; son-in-law, Charles Wall, Sr.; 13 grandchildren, Charles “Sonny” Wall, Jr. and wife, Rose, Catherine Martin, Sherman Cutrer, Jr., Joseph Cutrer and wife, Amy, Jason Travis, Jennifer Daigle, Casey Blades and wife, Alison, Jesse Blades and wife, Tabitha, Josh Yarborough and wife, Lauren, Justin Roberts and wife, Megan, Brody Roberts, Reagan Phelps and Emily Catherine Phelps; 19 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Hubert Yarborough, Sr.; daughter, Joyce Gail Wall; grandson, Max Blades; parents, George and Ethel Day McNabb; siblings, Emma Gardner, Sally Nettles, Mamie Allen, Monte Edwards, Alma Ashford, Mary Kelley, Joyce Travis, Claude McNabb, Fred McNabb and Frank McNabb; and infant sisters, Alline McNabb and Allie McNabb. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM, Thursday, August 29, 2019, and from 8:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM Friday, August 30, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Baugh and Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 28 – Revelation 1:7

 

 

 

If you are going shopping today, don’t forget the Fall Food Round-Up for the LA Baptist Children’s Home and the Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  For the children’s home, you may want to consider buying cases of regular food or food products.  They are easier to hand and transport than bags of items.

 

 

 

Let God’s love shine through you in a big way today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

“Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.” 

~Psalm 62:8 NLT~

 

 

Update on Adam Carter:

Adam had to have surgery on his hand again Thursday. So we have been in Covington at St Tammany Parish Hospital. Saturday the Dr said it looked better. There was still some infection in it but just a little. He said if it stilled good today he would tell us when we could go home. It will be today or tomorrow. Poor Adam is ready to come home now.

 

 

Request from Jan Yarborough:

Tomorrow I’ll be having left shoulder replacement at the Baton Rouge Orthopedic Surgical Center on Blue Bonnet. If all goes well I’ll be home Tuesday. Asking for prayers. Thanks, Jan!

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 5 – Ephesians 1:7

 

 

 

If you would like to help with OCC, I have two suggestions:

  1. Sign up to purchase some needed items during August.  The lists of needed items is posted on the back door of the church near the patio and on the table just inside the front door of the church.  Items can be left in the church office or in the classroom next to the choir room.  Thanks!
  2. If you are available to help, do as Wanda Smith did yesterday.  Ask me when a good time to work will be.  I know I will need a couple of people to make some counts, possible on Saturday.  We are painting a surprise in each shoebox, so you you have the talent to hold a paintbrush and we have the boxes and the ideas.  It is peaceful work, but leaves you with great satisfaction.  We will work several days, so just ask to see when your schedule fits in with our schedule.  I love when people volunteer.

 

 

 

 

When people get trained to be Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Volunteers, they can never imagine where, when, and how God plans to use them.  The recent shootings in our country have caused our volunteer chaplains to be available for counseling with families, workers, first responders, and others as people have so much sorrow to cope with.  God can use the volunteers in many ways, all without cost.  Go, volunteers!

 

 

 

Have a great week.  Make it a week that counts for something positive.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good.

Anyone who does what is good is from God.

Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.

~3 John 1:11~

 

 

Bill Frazier‘s neck surgery went well yesterday.  Pray for him as he recovers from surgery.

 

 

 

A small church in our association is again sending s mission team to another country.  This trip  will include 14 mission volunteers and lots of support from others who cannot make the trip.  They are small in size, but BIG on missions!

 

 

 

Tangipahoa Baptist Church is also sending a mission team to a central American country.  I got this information verbally and do not have an exact number of those going.  I did learn the church gathering items to send.  I’ll post a list of items if I can get one.

V.R. “Cuestick” Blades, Jr.

August 12, 1933 – July 15, 2019

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home. He was born August 12, 1933 in Greenlaw, LA and was 85 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Shelia Anderson; 2 sons, Gary Blades and James Allen Blades; 2 sisters, Evelyn Glenn and Pearline Coker; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Rita Dunn Blades; his mom, Annie Rhodes Blades; his dad, Vernie Red Blades, Sr.; 1 son, Brian Scott Blades; and 1 daughter, Rebecca Blades. Interment was held at Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Clarity Hospice. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – James 5: 7-9

 

 

Operation Christmas Child in very important to me.  I am enjoying some time shopping and gathering as well as unpackaging and organizing.  Let me know if you want to help in any way – purchasing, crafting, organizing, 

A neighbor brought me three bags of medicine and baby food containers she washed and prepared for packaging small items.  A lady gave me money for fishing supplies.  I bought some items needed and look forward to packaging for boys to enjoy using.  Another lady gave me money to shop with.  I bought pencils and pens with her money.  One class at church has purchased bandanas and stuffed animals.  A lady gave me some handmade stuffed animals.  Another lady drew faces on them. 

Do you need me to shop for you?  Do you need me to give you suggestions for your purchases?  If so, Walmart has one subject composition books for a quarter.  It certainly would be helpful if some of you would purchase boxes for these while they are on sale.  Do the math.  That is a good deal on notebooks.  You can leave your purchases in the church office or in the classroom by the choir room. 

I can always use more craft items like beads, school supplies like highlighters, crayons, and markers, and soap and washcloths.  We open the soap and let it harden so it doesn’t mold and so it will last longer.  I certainly have learned lots of tricks.

If you have time and a pair of scissors, I can always use help cutting t-shirts to make jump ropes.  I think there is an opportunity for everyone.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good.

Anyone who does what is good is from God.

Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.

~3 John 1:11~

 

 

Frances Pehota McElveen

July 31, 1921 – July 17, 2019

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home. She was born July 31, 1921 in Middlefield, CT and was 97 years of age. She was a U. S. Navy Veteran. She is survived by 2 daughters, Carol Jenkins and Pamela Alston; son, G.G. McElveen and wife, Cathy; sister, Stasia D’Aquilla; 2 brothers, Donald Pehota and wife, Ann, and Eugene Pehota and wife, Judy; 10 grandchildren, Brandon McElveen and wife, Ashley, Kacey Leyrer and husband, Greg, Lori Trahan and husband, Cory, Ryan Jenkins and wife, Misty, Daniel Alston, Matthew Alston and wife, Claire, Kelli Schwebel and husband, Jacob, Katie Derbins and husband, Peter, Patrick Alston, and Dustin Alston; 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Glynis G. McElveen; parents, John and Caroline Pehota; brother, Tom Pehota, 4 sisters, Florence Sokolaski, Nell Beckley, Cecilia Stannard, and Helen Iverson; 2 sons-in-law, Gerald Jenkins and John Alston. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall on Friday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 12:00 Noon on Friday, July 19, 2019. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Two weeks short of being 98!  She’s certainly one of the ladies  I have know who  have lived a lone time!

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – I Thessalonians 5: 15-18

 

 

 

We received a call last night about the need for trained disaster relief workers to help with flooded houses as a result of that storm named Barry.  If you care trained and able to give some time to help others, call the to volunteer,

 

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

If you haven’t picked up some items for Operation Christmas Child yet, today would be a good day to do so.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. ~Colossians 2:9-10 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Please pray for Mr. John Fulda of Amite.  He is having a heart procedure today.

 

 

 

David W. Bennett

May 15, 1965 – July 12, 2019

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born May 15, 1965 in Amite, LA and was 54 years of age. David’s legacy will live on through the multiple “gifts” he donated through the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency. He is survived by his loving mother, Dorothy Davidson Bennett; 1 son, Michael Rogers; 2 brothers, Lonnie Lee Bennett and wife, Stacy, and Darryl Keith Bennett; nephews, Brock Layne Bennett and William Brogan Bennett; nieces, Mary-Catherine Bennett and Raelynn Nicole Jackson. Preceded in death by his father, Edgar Lee “Bear” Bennett; 1 brother, Donnie Ray “Bo” Bennett; 2 sisters, Connie F. Bennett and Krissy N. Bennett; grandparents, Homer Lee Bennett, Janie Barlow Bennett, Sim Thomas Davidson and Ida Lee Galloway Davidson. Memorial Services will be scheduled on a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – I Timothy 5:11-16

 

 

 

The Hope Center in Roseland is is need of clothing for premie babies.  If you have some and are willing to share, they will have items to give to meet needs.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – School supplies are now widely available in stores.  As you shop, keep your eyes open for items that will be useful in shoeboxes.  Suggestions are single subject notebooks, copy paper, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, pencil sharpeners, big erasers, safety scissors, glue sticks, pencil boxes, etc.  Your purchases can be left in the church office or in the Sunday School room next to the choir room.  Thank-you for helping to provide items for the shoeboxes.  Don’t miss the good deals.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – fishing kits!   I have received a bag of small containers that will be perfect for fishing kits.  Items needed are fishing line, hooks, weights, and small floats.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Clothesline kits – Items needed are wooden clothespins and clothesline string.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Tic Tac Toe games – Items needed are flat glass stones and small felt or foam sheets.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Eating utensils.  – Teaspoons are used in most places.  You can either purchase spoons alone or you can get sets with a knife, fork, and spoon.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child  – Sewing kits –  Small spools of thread, sewing needles, assorted buttons, small scissors, etc.  If you want to add some small pieces of fabric and trim, that would be good.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Necklace/bracelet kits – Assorted beads, cording, etc.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Miscellaneous items – Washcloths and soap, $1.00 flashlights and extra batteries, small stuffed animals, small dolls, small balls, jump ropes, dominoes, small plastic animals, small trucks and cars, small farm figure, but now military figures or weapons.

 

 

 

What would you as an individual, your family, your class, your club be willing to do to provide some of the items for children in many poor countries this year?   Remember, now is the time to collect.  We have to pack the boxes and ship them by November.  I am available to answer questions you may have.  Call me or contact me through this page.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’

The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12: 30-31~

 

This day will be a good day to practice these verses.

 

 

 

Fay Chadwick Todd is doing well following surgery.  She thanks those who prayed for her.

 

 

 

The storm, Barry, is still around and still forecasted to bring us a lot of rain today.  I know some churches have cancelled services for today.  Other churches have adjusted schedules.  Some churches will have church as usual.  Other churches have not made a decision yet.  Be sure you are aware of your church’s schedule.

I don’t know of any flooding or serious problems in our area.  I do know that the Baptist Disaster Relief will be busy helping people who have damage.  I did read about one church that had roof damage.

Are you able to help?  Are you willing to help?

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – I Peter 2: 19-23

 

 

 

Need some interesting reading today?  Try Thom Rainer’s blog.

https://thomrainer.com/blog/

 

 

 

Thankful to have electricity this morning!  Thankful to have water!  Thankful to have a roof!  Thankful to be safe and dry!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

“The wisdom from above is first of all pure.

It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others.

It is full of mercy.”

 ~James 3:17 NLT~

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – Hebrews 12: 1-3

 

 

 

Keep praying for those who will be affected by this storm named Barry.  Make wise decisions.

The Flood Warning continues for
The Tangipahoa River Near Kentwood.
* Until Wednesday July 17.
* At 7:00 PM Friday the stage was 2.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage by
Sunday July 14th and continue to rise to near 15.5 feet by Monday
July 15th. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by
Wednesday July 17th.
* Impact…At 15.5 feet…Evacuation of farm animals and farming
equipment from the flood plain to higher ground is recommended.
There will be water on Louisiana Highway 1054. Secondary roads off
Highway 1054 and Highway 51 may be closed. Several homes east of
Highway 51 will be threatened.
* Impact…At 14.5 feet…There will be water on Louisiana Highway
1054. Secondary roads off Highway 1054 and Highway 51 may be
closed. Several homes east of Highway 51 will be threatened.
Pasture land, woodlands, and farms in low lying areas will be
flooded.
* Impact…At 14.0 feet…Pasture land, woodlands, and farms in low
lying areas will be flooded.
* Impact…At 13.0 feet…Water will invade the commercial property
adjacent to the river

 

 

Tropical Storm Barry: Hurricane strength likely when storm hits land; Mississippi River surge downgraded

https://www.foxnews.com/us/tropical-storm-barry-mississippi-river-expected-to-rise-2-feet-lower-than-first-expected-will-not-break-over-levees-reports

 

 

 

Stay alert to changing conditions and to needs of others.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

I am your God and will take care of you until you are old and your hair is gray.

I made you and will care for you; I will give you help and rescue you. 

~Isaiah 46:4~

“He is Fully Able”

http://baptistmessage.com/steve-horn-he-is-fully-able/?fbclid=IwAR2C6ten71kFgtCjCP99QUO9f1hl25kE3nlmTmliJjNGiyndGE4oZEC0TOU

Prepare for a season of rain and the possibility of power outages.

 

 

 

Pray for Bryan and Brandon Tate as they travel to MD Anderson and back home today.  Pray the weather does not interfere with the roads they will be traveling.  Pray for a good report on Bryan’s health as he moves into 16 months of maintenance.

 

 

 

Continue to pray for Carl “Chicken” Gaines as he continues to improve.  Barbara and “Chicken” were able to be in attendance at David’s Party Saturday.

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – Romans 5: 1-5

 

 

 

Yesterday, we had people checking on our needs during the coming storm and offering to help us.  Who do you need to check on?

Anna Lee