Caysen Miller
Nikki and Josh Miller went to Baton Rouge for the birth of their son, Casen Tyne Miller. I’ll give more information in the morning.
Hope Center gave hope on the very first day!
Caysen Miller
Nikki and Josh Miller went to Baton Rouge for the birth of their son, Casen Tyne Miller. I’ll give more information in the morning.
Hope Center gave hope on the very first day!
Please continue to pray for the family of Ray and Beverly Blackwell. I’m sure it is much more difficult to have two patients than to have only one. Pray for the health of these two and strength and knowledge for those making decisions and helping care for them.
Connor Corkern is having a difficult time, but hoping to get better without going into the hospital. Pray for him and for his family as they continue the battle.
Please continue to pray for Mike Hurst as he battles cancer. Pray for the family with him and the family many miles away.
Mrs. Norma Varnado passed away last night. The last months have been difficult for her and her family, but she is at peace now.
Operation Christmas Child
Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnett Offering for State Missions Sept. 14 -21
“Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good.” Titus 3:14
The WMU of Two Rivers Association will celebrate this week at FBC, Kentwood at 10:00 this morning with Sylvester Humphrey, volunteer coordinator of the new Hope Center, as our speaker. Hope will open at 9:00 in the morning in Roseland with a thrift store and a Second Harvest Food Bank. Applications for the food can be completed beginning in the morning. The dates of food distribution are not schedule yet, but I will keep you update.
Today, final preparations of the building are being made. Later, volunteers will be needed to work each day. Hope Center will be open Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00. What a blessing Hope Center will be to people of our area! What is blessing each volunteer will receive!
You may ask how Hope Center and the Georgia Barnett Offering are related. Some of the start-up funds have been provided through our state missions office. Additional funding will be provided by the churches of Two Rivers Association and by individuals.
Third Thursday – We will be meeting Thursday at the cabin at 6:30. Join us for a wonderful evening of food, fellowship, devotional, prayer, and music.
Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs
The Lord judge between you and me.
~Genesis 16:5~ “Where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” ~Romans 5:20~
Thank-you for reading this today and for praying. You are so important. Remember our 2014 Georgian Barnett theme, “Do Something”.
Anna Lee
(As soon as I read that verse,
I thought of the volunteers at Hope Center.
I thank God for each person who has freely given their time now
knowing there is a harvest ahead.)
9/11 – Let’s pray for our country. May it return to its strength and great image in the eyes of its people and those around the world. I think the first step in the right direction will be to put God back in His rightful place.
Jadon’s Journey
https://www.facebook.com/monica.pailet?hc_location=timeline
Johnnie Santangello
“Lil’man” is doing well. Keep praying for him as he battles a brain tumor.
“Seven Life Lessons from Truett Cathy”
http://www.daveramsey.com/blog/7-life-lessons-from-truett-cathy
Ray and Beverly Blackwell
Alan Ray continues to be at rehab in Hammond. Beverly is now on day nine at North Oaks. They both need and would appreciate our prayers. Pray for their sons as they meet with medical professionals.
Baptist Press
Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs
Reminders
May each of us see God’s blessings and protection for us individually and collectively today!
Anna Lee
Senior Adult Revival – Tuesday was good too! I’m looking forward to this morning in Greensburg. It all begins at 9:15 with plenty of coffee, treats, friends, hugs, good music, and wonderful preaching. There will also be enough food to feed half of Greensburg! God blessed the gathering Monday and Tuesday. I’m sure He will be back today.
Hope Center – The news on the air condition is not good. Now, the expected date for installation is Friday. Work in going on there anyway. I will be there after the revival today and again at 8:00 in the morning. Come join us. The work is easier and more fun when others are there. I know God will bless our efforts! I have a new request, coat hangers (new or used)! You can give them to me or drop them off yourself. This is a project of sixteen churches.
Fall Food Roundup – Food is being collected in area Baptist Churches for the children of the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. The truck from the home will pick up at FBC, Kentwood early Monday morning. You may take your food until Sunday night. Leave it in the the stairwell to the church office. This is a project of churches all across out state.
Operation Christmas Child – Our craft day is Saturday. We will meet at 1:00 at FBC, K to make items to go into the boxes we are sending. You do not need to be “crafty” or to bring a craft to share, but it will be okay if you do. This is a project of churches of various denominations around the world, not just mine. Join the spirit of unity and purpose!
Easley Family – Joe and Jean Easley were still in Greensburg the last I heard. I also leaned there have been others in the family with serious problems. Their God, who is also mine, is more than sufficient to pray for them. Join the family and friends in praying for them.
Born: October 11, 1923
Died: September 08, 2014
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2668701&fh_id=10545
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
I know I have included lots of “announcements” lately, but I consider them “opportunities”. Some of them surely are within you time, money, and physical capabilities. You can participate whether you are a member of FBC, K or not. Consider the task and choose the one(s) that work for you! Contact me if you need more information.
Anna Lee
Macy Gueldner –
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/540e2c15a689b4ca51b08327
Born: April 25, 1947
Died: September 06, 2014
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Senior Adult Revival at NZBC
What a great meeting we had! The church was full. The preaching was good. The singing was wonderful. Food was plentiful and delicious. Hugs were available everywhere. God’s presence was felt in all that was done.
Today, the revival service will be at Kedron Baptist Church. Fellowship and morning refreshments begin at 9:15, followed by choir practice at 9:30, and the service at 10:00. If you missed yesterday, you can’t get a “retake”, but you can come today and tomorrow and experience revival with us.
Hope Center
After revival, I was privileged to work with a team of ladies from the Kentwood area at Hope Center. It was the first time to begin organizing the things that will be sold. The efforts of the ladies really made a difference. There’s much more to do, so contact Sylvester Humphry or someone else to volunteer. Remember, everyone is a volunteer. Many volunteers will be needed now and in the future. Be thinking about how you can work Hope Center (food bank and/or thrift store) in your schedule. Prepare to be greatly blessed.
We discovered a need yesterday. Hope Center needs coat hangers. If you bring some to FBC, Kentwood, I will deliver them. You can leave them in the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, K.
The Lord’s Church, September 2014
1. Worship time adjustments for Sept. 21 – Sunday School at 9:15 AM and worship at 10:30 AM. (Sept 14- worship 9:30 AM / Life Group at 11).
2. New Children’s Ministry begins on Sept. 21 with Children’s Church at 10:30 AM
3. Revival begins on Sept. 21 at 10:30 with Pastor Louis Husser from Crossgate Church n Robert, LA. Revival continues Sunday night through Wednesday night at 6:30 each night. Pastor Louis’s wife, Charlotte, will be leading our music Sunday- Wednesday Nights.
4. New Young adult Sunday school class beginning as well on Sept 21.
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Truett Cathy was a modern day hero. No, he did not rescue people from burning buildings or hang the moon in place, but he had a food business that honored God and was concerned about people, especially young people. When we visit Jason, we visit Berry College where Truett Cathy invested his money and efforts to help young people in so many ways – a place to live, someone to care about them, food, camp, and many others things, but the greatest was his Christian example and opportunities for them. Truett Cathy’s life on earth is over, but he lives on through the lives of many young people. Truett Cathy was a hero because he let Jesus to live in and show through his life. Well done, Mr. Cathy.
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“Cast your cares upon the Lord and He will sustain you.” ~Psalm 55:22~
Please continue to pray for all the health and other needs that have been listed lately.
Anna Lee
Ron and Alana Ichter Greenwich, missionaries to Santa Catarina, Brazil have retired after 30 years and are returning home to Louisiana this weekend. Her dad was my music minister/children’s choir director when I was a child. Later, when Jennie served as a journeyman in Brazil, she taught the children of the Greenwich and Blackwell families, both from LA. Sweet memories! Her parents are also retired Brazilian ministers to Brazil. They live in Minden, LA and are so excited to have Alana home. Bro. Bill still serves on the church staff working with senior adults. I might add that some of the third generation of the Ichter family are currently serving as missionaries. What an legacy! How they have blessed and been blessed! I wonder how many souls will be in heaven because of the Ichter Clan. Please pray for Ron and Alana as they make this big change in their lives.
You may remember praying for a little boy named Eli. This is an update.
Today one year ago we came home from the hospital after the chemotherapy was over for good ! We claimed it and u claimed it with me…I remember how all of you came in agreement with me and for me that it was not over for him. I clearly remember the walk down the hallway to go home..it was awesome. I’m lucky to have a healthy boy and it teaches you to not take a day for granted and that you tell each other you love each other as much as possible. He’s a blessing… He’s smart ..he could teach lots of people to not sweat the small stuff in life and everyday battles. Money isn’t everything…materials aren’t everything.. Its who is in your life and the laughter as and the memory making a and the love as and hugs….don’t waste your day being upset over things we have no control of… My dad was that way to and I saw so much of him in Eli…. Each day is a gift..invest I n people.. This world is too full of people in it for themselves… Invest..smile.. Laugh ..love …its what got us thru each day in the battle and still today.
Born: January 31, 1932
Died: September 06, 2014
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Dorothy Rodriguez Burnthorn
Born: December 10, 1928
Died: September 05, 2014
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2666878
Norton “Bo” Varnado
Born: March 17, 1960
Died: September 04, 2014
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2665713
Edward Ridgedell
Born: November 20, 1943
Died: September 05, 2014
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2666742
Today is the day for frozen food for a family. Bring your bags to my classroom this morning. Food will be delivered today.
Saturday is the first craft day for Operation Christmas Child. Plan to spend your afternoon with us doing something that will be shared with children during the Christmas season. You can bring some crafts to lead others to making or just show up and help out. Either way will be appreciated.
The Senior Adult Revival is Monday through Wednesday at 10:00 with lunch following that.
The Kentwood church van will be leaving at 9:15 Tuesday and Wednesday for members who choose to ride with them.
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
Have a wonderful Lord’s Day! Make him the center of this day!
Anna Lee
Macy Gueldner
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/540a1734a689b40c1eb7033a
Peggy Simmons
Please pray for Peggy Simmons and her family.
Yvonne Birch
Yvonne is still having some issues with pain related to previous problems. Pray for the medication to give relief.
Barbara Hutchinson
Barbara is having some nerve issues. Pray for her as she continues to seek the best path for relief.
Born: March 17, 1960
Died: September 04, 2014
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2665713&fh_id=10545
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Devotional, Scripture, and Songs
The Friday morning Bible study is so rewarding to me. Our number is growing. Discussions are so interesting. We are all seeking for a better understanding of the “woman of the week” as we compare her life to our lives. Next Friday, we will study Gomer. You can prepare for the lesson by studying Hosea 1-3.
Ladies, please don’t forget your quart-sized bags of home prepared foods for a family tomorrow. I can tell you now that these foods will be greatly appreciated. A family member told me how blessed the family was to have Christian friends. Let’s be sure to live up to that great name. “Christian”, in this effort and in all we do.
Anna Lee
Continue to pray for Andy and Betty Taylor as he has medicine adjusted, injections in Betty’s eyes (only one yesterday), and other aches and pains. They seem to have had more than their share in the last few years.
Susan Rimes is doing better and plans to attend Bible study this morning. Let’s pray she continues to feel well.
Please continue to pray for Debbie Bales and her family. Debbie’s mother, sister, and brother-in-law are all sick at the same time. Pray she does well dealing with all these situations plus the normal stresses of life.
Born: May 26, 1926 Died: September 03, 2014
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Hope Center
The training yesterday morning went very well. More volunteers than expected attended the meeting. What a great response! More volunteers will be needed though to keep the ministry open daily. If interested, I’m confident you will get a good report from those who got information and a tour yesterday morning. If you are able to help, please do so. You will be blessed! I’ll help anyone who wants to get connected. Rest assured, that the message of Jesus will be shared at Hope Center. It will be a place to find something greater than food and clothing.
Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. That means it is the day to take frozen food in quart sized bags. I’ll have ice chests in my Sunday School room ready for you to deposit your items. I have spoken with the family. They feel so blessed just to know we love them and want to help them in this way.
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I don’t like to ask for prayer for our world and our country every day, but events in our world and here in America are a daily reminder of how far our world is from Heaven is so many ways. Take some time away from current events and focus on heaven today. Pray people will be ready to face eternity because, one way or another, we will all do that one day.
Anna Lee
In mentioning the upcoming events, I forgot to mention the Fall Food Round-up for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. You have almost two weeks to bring items to the stairwell by the office door. Pickup will be early on September 15th, so you should get your goods there on the 14th, which is a Sunday. Suggested items would be toilet tissue, paper towels, cleaning supplies, cereal, canned fruit and vegetables, and pasta. You can also give money to help them in making bulk purchases.
Alton “Junebug” E. Brewer, Jr.
Born: October 06, 1960
Died: August 31, 2014
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Donald Ray Holden
Born: January 04, 1948
Died: August 31, 2014
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2660796
Devotional, Scriptures, Quote, and a Song
“Do Something” today to share your love and/or God’s love!
Anna Lee
Please pray for Jennie’s father-in-law, Mr. Steve Hatchel of Texas. He will be having a MRI this morning to check on the work done by chemo and radiation. Pray for the family as they await results.
Macy Gueldner
I got to visit with Macy’s grandmother and great-grandmother this week. They feel so blessed to see the progress she has made.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53ffe571ca16b4f204094393
Walker Wilbanks
http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/26382809/walker-wilbanks-saves-lives
Hope Center
We got a lot of work completed at the Hope Center today. The Hope Center will house a food-bank and thrift store and is a ministry of Two Rivers Association. Bro Ronnie (our compassion missionary) and I would like to thank everyone who came out today and worked even though the air-conditioning is still not working. Bro. Steve and Bro. Chris from FBC Roseland, Bridgett Gill, Bro. Michael (Youth Pastor at FBC Kentwood), Bro. Don Vanover, my wife Tracy and my daughter Katheryn and of course our Hope Center Director Bro. Sylvester. We hope to move a lot of donations from Amite to the Hope Center Saturday morning. Please let me know if you can help-rain or shine we have to move the stuff. -Bro. Stan
Study of Ruth – 10:00 this morning at FBC, K
It’s time for out annual Fall Food Round-up. Bring your canned goods, paper supplies, and cleaning supplies to FBC, Kentwood. The pick-up will be early on the morning of September 15th. You may leave your donations in the stairwell at the office entrance (where you click the button to enter).
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New Zion Baptist Church will host a Fifth Sunday Singing this Sunday at 6:30 P.M. You are invited to worship with them.
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
God keeps on blessing and blessing. I hope you see His work in your life.
Anna Lee
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