Category: Needs

Wednesday

“But whoever listens to me will dwell safely,

And will be secure, without fear of evil.”

~Proverbs 1:33, NKJV~

Kerry Ebarb Family

Yesterday afternoon’s bad  weather caused a tree to fall on a house on Ave. H, next to Mrs. Mary Ann Cutrer.  The house seems to be a loss, but thankfully the family is okay.  Four month old twins were checked out at the hospital, but their injuries were only minor.  A two year old was uninjured.  I’m not sure where the family is now, but from the news releases I have read and reports of a neighbor, they lost most of their belongings.  I’ll try to get some more information for you in case you would like to help them in any way.  After seeing the pictures of the home, I know we need to thank God the family is okay.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  1. “Wisdom from Above” –  http://odb.org/2014/06/25/wisdom-from-above/ 
  2. The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable. —James 3:17
  3. “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” –  http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Have_Thine_Own_Way_Lord/

Baptist Press –  http://www.bpnews.net/ Vacation Bible Schools

Vacation Bible Schools in our area are going strong.  If you have children or grandchildren who are not attending one, check them out.  It seems the churches have found additional curriculums this year and are not overlapping as much as in previous years.

Ladies’s Night: Purses

The ladies decorating and preparing food would greatly appreciate it if you would call the church office, 229-8111, to get your name on the list of those attending.  It is not absolutely necessary, but certainly would be helpful.  The event will begin at 6:15 tomorrow in the fellowship hall of FBC,K.

Thanks for reading and praying today.  Your prayers mean so much to so many. Anna Lee

Sunday

“I don’t mean to say I’m perfect.

I haven’t learned all I should even yet,

but I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ saved me fo

r and wants me to be.

No, dear brothers, I’m still not all I should be.” 

~Philippians 3:12-13 LB~

Mission Team

Randi Shaidaee and the other members of the medical mission team are in Honduras. Pray for them as they minister in the name of Jesus.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday
  • 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe

Ladies’ Night: Purses

  • Thursday
  • 6:15
  • FBC, Kentwood Fellowship Hall
  • Bring your purse and one to give away (can be gently used)
  • Desserts will be served

Vacation Bible Schools this week

  • FBC, Amite
  • New Zion Baptist Church

Breakfast at Pine Ridge Methodist Church

  • This morning at 8:00
  • Donations benefit a needy family

This is the Lord’s Day.  Spend time in Bible study and worship with others.

Anna Lee

Saturday

  “Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,

because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

~I Cor. 15:58~

 

Kathy Jo Thompson

Kathy Jo had surgery to remove some brain tumors.  She still has a headache from the surgery.  Pray she gets to feeling better today.

Nicholas Russell Murray, Jr.

Born: July 29, 1935
Died: June 16, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2574085&fh_id=10545

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“World’s Fastest Walkers” –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07

She had a sister called Mary,
who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word.
~ Luke 10:39~

“In the Garden” –  http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/In_the_Garden/

Disaster Relief –  http://www.namb.net/dr/

Samaritan’s Purse –  http://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Have a great day as you prepare for the Lord’s Day.  Continue to remember all those who are ill or mourning the loss of a loved one/friend.

Anna Lee

Friday

“….the gospel is God’s power for salvation

to everyone who believes….”  

~Romans 1:16~

 

Two childhood friends

  • Sue Ellen learned she does not have a new health issue, just a lot of scar tissue.
  • Georgia has two masses on her kidneys and will be seeing the doctor again the first of the week.

Obituary – http://www.charletfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/1887515/Black-Barrett/obituary.php

VBS

I have the dates for another VBS.  Tangipahoa Baptist Church will be having VBS July 20-26.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Dr. David Crosby –  http://www.newhopedigital.com/2014/05/david-crosby/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

[God] has begotten us . . .

to an inheritance incorruptible

and undefiled

and that does not fade away,

              reserved in heaven for you. 

~1 Peter 1:3-4~

 

If you have not purchased your jars of jelly or jam for God’s Storehouse, this might be a good day to do so.  Drop them in the area by the stairway for the FBC, Kentwood stairway.  A label will be applied before delivery.  It will provide a wonderful message, John 4:16.

Let your “little light” shine for Jesus today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

 

Memorial Day

Take time to look at the images in this first link.  They will be a reminder of how this holiday is to be celebrated, remembering those who gave their lives in military service! The other links give you a brief history of this solemn holiday.

https://www.google.com/search?q=memorial+day&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS508US509&es_sm=91&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=8UuA

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day

http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/

http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp?utm_source=3birds&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=AUBURNVW_Fun+Facts+About+Memorial+Day

Mrs. Mattie Lambert

Mrs. Mattie Lambert passed away and is now enjoying her heavenly home.  I’ll post an obituary when one is available.

God’s Storehouse

We will be concluding our collection of peanut butter at the end of the month.  So far, we have sixty jars of peanut, including one four pound container of peanut butter! God’s Storehouse has asked that we collect jelly next, so the month of June will be set aside for that collection.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

“An Appropriate Name”

http://odb.org/2014/05/24/an-appropriate-name/

You shall call His name Jesus.
~Matthew 1:21~
“Thy Name is as ointment poured forth.”
~Song of Solomon 1:3~

“Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/i/jisnikno.htm

Thank-you for checking this site daily and praying for the needs that are listed and others that are not listed.  You are so important to so many people.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I sought the Lord,

and he answered me.”

~Psalm 34:4a~

Rest assured, He hears us and answers in one of three ways – Yes, No, or Wait!

Charles Miller

Charles Miller of Hillsdale, was injured in a hay-fluffing accident yesterday.  Thankfully, he will be okay soon.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

“Lil Man” continues to have good days.  He certainly is looking forward to getting to come home from Arizona for a visit.  He and his family thank you for your prayers.

Audrey L. Vernon

Born: November 30, 1939
Died: May 18, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2525795

Operation Christmas Child (Thanks to Margaret Carter of Tickfaw Baptist Church)

  • Pray for Operation Christmas Child team delivering shoeboxes this week in the Phillipines. One of the team members is from Bush, La. & is our Area Leader.
  • “Yesterday I received a thank you letter and photo from 10-year old Ana Mae in the Philippines. She was wearing the pink gathered skirt and yellow and pink top I sent in the shoebox and looked so adorable in it. I was touched by something she wrote. She said she had nothing to give me but she hoped JESUS would give me many gifts. He has and continues to bless me every day.” – Ruthie C.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Once Upon A Time”

http://odb.org/

Matthew 24:32–44

Parable of the Fig Tree

Mark 13:28–31; Luke 21:29–33

32 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that 5it is near—at the doors! 34 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

Mark 13:32–37; Luke 21:34–36

36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of 6heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40 Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. 42 Watch therefore, for you do not know what 7hour your Lord is coming. 43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known what 8hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

 “What is it Were Today?”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/a/whatifit.htm 

Baptist Press – a Christian news site

BPNews.net

Young at Heart

You are invited to New Zion Baptist Church this morning at 10:30 for their monthly “Young at Heart”.  This morning there will be a guest performing followed by a pot-luck lunch.

God’s Storehouse in Amite

We are still collecting peanut butter for God’s Storehouse to share with families who need food.  You are welcome to bring your donation to FBC, Kentwood (office entrance) or to deliver it to God’s Storehouse yourself.  Thanks for helping to meet a current need.

Thanks for praying today.  Your prayers touch many families.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“To all who did accept him and believe in him

he gave the right to become children of God.

They did not become his children in any human way —

by any human parents or human desire.

They were born of God.” 

~John 1:12-13 NCV~

 

Anne Ellzey

Please continue to pray for Anne Ellzey.  She has had another TIA.  She’s home now after spending some time in the ER having a lot of tests done.  Pray for her family and her caregivers.

Betty Genusa Lomax

Born: April 23, 1943
Died: May 16, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2524524

Bobbie Jean Newell Beddingfield Henry

Born: May 06, 1925
Died: May 12, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2524393

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Peanut Butter for God’s Storehouse

There is a shortage of peanut butter at God’s Storehouse in Amite.  This is one of the staples in their food ministry.  Please bring any amount of peanut butter you can to the stairwell by the office entrance to FBC, K.  A label with John 3:16 will be applied to each jar before delivery is made.  Thanks for helping with this local need.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Surfacing”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07 

“You, who once were alienated
and enemies in your mind by wicked works,
yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh
through death.”
~Col. 1:21-22~
“Snatch others from the fire and save them.”
~Jude 1:23~

“Rescue the Perishing”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/r/e/rescuetp.htm

Superman Bible Study

Yesterday’s Bible study was one of the best we have done.  Join us next week as we learn more about Jesus.

Young at Heart

Young at Heart will meet at New Zion Baptist Church Tuesday at 10:30.  Bring a covered dish.  You don’t have to be a member at New Zion or even Baptist.  Everyone is welcome.  Meet some people in our community that you don’t know yet.  Then, sit back and enjoy the speaker.  Enjoy some great fellowship with other senior adult Christians.

James Rimes and Friends

James will be singing at Roseland Baptist Church Sunday morning.  You are invited to join them at 11:00 A.M.  Expect to feel God’s presence through the music and the words that will be spoken.

Do something for someone else today.  You might visit, call, cook, pray, help with a task that needs to be done, etc.  Take that big step today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“May the LORD be praised,

for He has heard the sound of my pleading.”

~Psalm 28:6~

 

FBC, K Activities

S.N.A.K.

S.N.A.K. – Sunday Night Activities for Kids

Begins Sunday at 5:30 P.M.

Get in on the first week!

Ladies’ Bible Study

Friday morning at 10:00

Beginning four weeks about the life of Jesus

Meet in the fellowship hall

Bible Study on Hebrews

Sunday nights and Monday nights

Linda Huckaby

Out of hospital and back at work

Awaiting decision about test results

Kathryn Kuss

Awaiting appointment with arthritis specialist

Annie Belle Harrell

“Boot” will be removed in a week

Decisions will be make about best placement for next step of treatment

Third Thursday at the Cabin

Tonight at 6:30

David and Anna Lee’s

May Mission Project

We are collecting jars of peanut butter to meet a need at God’s Storehouse.

You can deliver your jars directly to God’s Storehouse in Amite or drop them off under the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, K.  A label with John 3:16 will be applied before the peanut butter is delivered to Amite.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Slow Healing Process”

http://odb.org/2014/05/15/slow-healing-process/

“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes;
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.
There shall be no more pain,
for the former things have passed away.”
~Rev. 21:4~

“We Will Understand it Better By and By”

http://www.newgroundministries.com/lyrics/pages/wewillunderstanditbetterbyandby.htm 

Make this day special for someone else today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“All of you together are Christ’s body,

and each one of you is a part of it.” 

~ Corinthians 12:27 (NLT)~

 

Bobby Simpson

Bobby had  surgery again to make sure enough tissue was removed.  He’s doing well and is expected to have no problems from surgery.  Thank-you for your prayers for him.

Linda Huckaby

Linda is hospitalized in McComb and undergoing tests.  Pray for her problem to be identified quickly so she can improve.  Thanks for praying.

Susan Rimes

Thursday, Susan fell again.  This time it happened in her kitchen with her falling forward.  Her left knee is the main victim.  Pray for her as she gives it some healing time.  Pray the pain will ease quickly.

Ora Lee Wilson

Ora Lee has been having outpatient tests for the last couple of days.  Pray for her as she seeks to get some answers and then proper treatment.

Lloyd Hayden

Lloyd is suffering with a pinched nerve in his neck.  Pray for him as he “takes it easy” until he fells better.

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen has shown some improvement over the past few days.  Please continue to pray for her.  She’s still hospitalized at OLOL in Baton Rouge.

Macy Wagner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/536d48b8a589b43c100afd37

Stanley Finch Davis, Jr.

Born: November 08, 1927
Died: May 08, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2519302

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Missions

We’ve been emphasizing the need for peanut butter for God’s Storehouse in Amite.  Yesterday, labels with the Scripture, John 3:16, were applied to the jars.  A wonderful problem was discovered.  We had more jars than labels.  I will see to it we soon have more labels, so keep on bringing peanut butter (to the area under the stairway at the office entrance to FBC,K).  Thanks for being so responsive to a need.  This emphasis will continue all month.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Way Out”

http://odb.org/2014/05/10/way-out/

“You may ask Me for anything in My Name,
and I will do it.”
~John 14:13~

“God Will Take Care of You”

http://nethymnal.org/htm/g/w/gwiltake.htm

This has been my “go-to” song of assurance for about fifty years.  It means as much to me today as it always has.  Things never get too difficult for God.  He always wants the best for me!

Rain!  Rain was needed in our area.  God provided it.  Someone else sent the phone message at 1:00 A.M. that there is a flash flood watch in areas to the south of here.  A phone alert in the middle of the night will certainly get you up!  I’m thankful for the rain and the alert for people who may have needed to get up and become aware of their rain situation.  I’m also thankful not to live in a low area.  I pray  that people to the south of here will be aware of their situation and even if flooding happens they will know that “God Will Take Care of (Them) You”.

Third Thursday

Thursday, at 6:30 P.M., we will have our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  You are invited to join us.  Since the month of May started on a Thursday, the meeting comes earlier in the month than usual.  Don’t miss this opportunity to be blessed.

There is a man in our area who spends ALL DAY every Saturday studying his Bible so he will be prepared to teach a class on Sunday.  He wants to be prepared and do God’s will as he prepares to teach.  May we all have a greater willingness to learn what God has for us each week!

Have a great day of preparation for the Lord’s day!

Anna Lee

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I called to the LORD in my distress,

and I cried to my God for help.

From His temple He heard my voice,

and my cry to Him reached His ears.”

~Psalm 18:6~

(This verse will fit  some of you on this  very day.

 Remember, “He heard my voice and my cry reached His ears”.)

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen is in ICU at OLOL in Baton Rouge.  In a few days she should be moved to a regular room.  She is being monitored for a brain bleed.

Macy Gueldner

Macy and her parents are headed to St. Jude for a long, important stay.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/536b01208b5cd3a22d33bfce

Billy McDaniel

Mr. Billy McDaniel passed away.  Please continue to pray for his family.  I’ll post an obituary after the family has had time to make arrangements.

Anthony James Earl Denenea

Born: December 27, 1979
Died: May 05, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2515631&fh_id=10545

Brook Lorain Webb Carcamo

Born: November 13, 1976
Died: May 05, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2515578&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Mission Project

Out mission project is coming along nicely.  We are collecting jars of peanut butter to help meet needs at God’s Storehouse in Amite.  Before delivering them, a label with John 3:16 will be applied to each jar.  Bags or boxes of peanut butter can be left under the stairwell at the office entrance door to FBC,K.  Thanks to those who have already helped and those who have made their purchases, but not deliveries.  You are making a difference!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Our Daily Bread – “Talking About Jesus”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

2Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.

 5For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

~2 Corinthians 4: 2,5~

Let me tell you what He has done for me.”

~Psalm 66:16~

“I  Love to Tell the Story”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/l/ilttts.htm

I don’t know what this day holds, but I know who holds the day in His hand.  I hope you do too.  If not, find someone who can share Jesus with you.

Anna Lee