Category: New Baby

Tuesday

He guides the humble in what is right

and teaches them his way.

~Psalm 25:9~

Many friends are  gathering around Bobby Black as plans are made to send him home soon.  Keep Bobby in your prayers.
Larry Watts will also be coming home soon.  Pray the a good adjustment for all.
Rev. and Mrs. Mike Drury are proud grandparents of a baby girl, Evelyn, who was born in Florida.

July 14, 1935 – March 6, 2016

http://www.hartmanfuneralhomeofmccomb.com/obituaries/Carolyn-Kirkfield/#!/Obituary

Joey Marie Martin Feek

September 7, 1975 – March 4, 2016

http://www.memorialsolutions.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1756641&lu=1457199889

 

 

Scripture Writing – Ephesians 4:20-32

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer for North American Missions

The Associational WMU week of prayer went well yesterday.  Judy Noonan of FBC, Greensburg did a wonderful job of planning the program for us.  Linda Graves also did a wonderful job with the music.

Tony and Sara Silveira

Passion Center
Montreal, Quebec

http://anniearmstrong.com/silveira/

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

 

Announcement

Our Baptist Association, BASELA, will have the annual meeting at FBC, Amite tonight at 6:30.  Dr. Jake Roudkovski will be preaching and Chronicle will be leading in worship.  You are invited to attend.

I hope you are remember and using the perfect prayer: “Thy will be done.”

Anna Lee

Tuesday

I pray that out of his glorious riches

he may strengthen you with power

through his Spirit

in your inner being,

~Ephesians 3:16~

 

Hadlee Monroe Day daughter of  Jeff and Beth and little sister to Preston has arrived.

Please continue your prayers for Mr. James Miller and his family.

I think you will remember Darin Fontz from his growing up years in Kentwood.

http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20160125/PREPS/160129814?tc=ar

James Elmo Tarver

Born: September 07, 1946
Died: January 24, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3566451&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:18-25

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Don’t forget the “Young” Ladies Birthday Party.

  • Today at 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe
  • Bring a friend.

 

As you “travel” though this day, take “To God be the Glory” with you.

Anna Lee

Saturday

The true light that gives light to every man

was coming into the world.  

He was in the world,

and though the world was made through him,

the world did not recognize him.

~John 1:9-10~

 

Please pray for Robbie Lynn Kirby who is having back problems again.

Gloria Gill will be having a heart ablation Thursday.  Please add her to your prayer list.

Aniston Renae Newman, the daughter of Matthew and Angel Bridges Newman, has arrived and is beautiful!  Congratulate the parents and grandparents when you see them.

There is an awesome display. “Christmas Village”, which will be on display tonight at FBC, Greensburg.  It is free, but donations to the youth fund will be accepted.  It will be a wonderful way to  get focused on the real meaning of Christmas.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 23-24

Scripture  Writing – December 12 – Malachi 3:1-3

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering –  Tomorrow, at FBC,K, we will have our yearly march for missions, missionaries, and our offering.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Get wrapped up in the reason for this awesome season!  It’s all about Jesus!

Anna Lee Alford

 

 

Sunday and Sunday Night

I apologize for my post not publishing this morning.  I saw it “unpublished” and few minutes ago, but when I tried to publish it, it disappeared.  Jason checked for it and cannot find it either.  I’ll try to add some highlights and add a request from Mrs. Mary Miller and a new obituary tonight.

 

Mrs. Flo Hatcher has been enjoying her company.  She has good caregivers, including her daughter, Julee.

Linda Blount Johnson lives in Arcola.  She is having a pain in her hip and trouble walking.  She would like you to pray for her.

Landon Estay wrote this about his baby daughter.

Claire Isabella Estay was delivered stillborn at 12:47 AM this morning. She is beautiful with a head full of hair.

On behalf of me and my family, I want to thank each and every one of you who have reached out to us. I haven’t responded to most of you, but each message is appreciated and makes us feel loved.

Memorial arrangements will be announced once finalized. We will have one in Texas and one in Louisiana. Again, thank you all for your love and caring.

Jane Carlous Alford

Born: December 03, 1941
Died: December 04, 2015

        http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3512990

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Mrs. Mary Miller requests prayer for her son-in-law, Jack McCarte (53), who will be having heart surgery at St. Dominic’s in Jackson, MS early tomorrow morning.  Hopefully, a stent is all that will be needed because previous health issues will make open-heart more of a risk.  Please pray for Jack and all involved in the surgery.
Jesse Raymond Durnin

Born: March 31, 1949
Died: December 06, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3513424&fh_id=10545

Friday

Enter his gates with thanksgiving

and his courts with praise;

give thanks to him

and praise his name.

~Psalm 100:4~

Rivers Wilkinson is scheduled to be released from the hospital today.  Let’s pray for the growing family.

Macy Gueldner was taken to the ER later yesterday afternoon because of fever.  The family needs our continued prayers.

Lisa Whitner Carruth is hospitalized with her husband, Danny, close to her side.  Keep them  in your prayers.

Mr. James Miller continues to need our prayers, support, and encouragement.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Malichi

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.

                                                                                                     ~1 John 3:20~

Thankfulness: Day 27

Today, I’m thankful for those who gave their Thanksgiving Day to provide service even it it meant being away from family.  The list is long: military, law enforcement, emergency workers, food service, store employees, etc.  I’m also thankful to those who open their homes to elderly neighbors, buy a meal for a man having his first Thanksgiving without his wife, caring for young couples far away from family, helping families spending the holiday in a hospital, etc.  These people remind me of the the hymn, “Others”.  I think these people make life better/happier for others.  What a blessing they are!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

For everything God created is good,

and nothing is to be rejected….

~1 Timothy 4:4~

 

New baby: Rivers Wilkinson…7 lb. 11 oz…22 in. ..Born Sunday

Parents: Jacob and Hannah Shockley Wilkinson

Big brother: Brooks

Dan Turner

As you have already read, my spasticity affects my left leg and left hand. I’ve noticed that the improvement is more noticeable in my left leg than in my left hand. There’s a reason for this and it’s because of simple physics. The specific gravity of Baclofen is greater than the specific gravity of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This causes intrathecal Baclofen to “settle” in the lower CSF space, rather than it being evenly distributed throughout all of the CSF that surrounds my spinal cord. Because of this “settling”, intrathecal Baclofen works better for the lower extremities than it does for the upper extremities. This doesn’t mean that Baclofen does not help relax muscle spasticity in upper extremities; the benefits are just more noticeable in the lower extremities. I developed this little specific gravity theory during my research prior to the surgical implantation of my intrathecal Baclofen pump and knew this was a possibility. Now, I can tell you it is for real—my leg is winning the “less spasticity” race. I think it’s cool how we can’t escape physics, although, it would be nice if I could escape it this time.

Frances Gay received a wonderful health report yesterday!  I’m so glad she called with the results before she left Hammond.  God is good!

Mr. James Miller went to St. Tammany again and began the treatment that was scheduled for December 4th.  Keep him high on your list.

Operation Christmas Child report from Mary Alice Fox (Gastonia, N.C.)

Greetings from NC.  Hope you are doing well and are looking forward to a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I have followed with interest your Operation Christmas Child activities and thought you would like to hear what we are doing here.
Our church serves as a relay station for churches in 3 counties.  Frank and I have worked there during collection week since we retired – he longer than I since he retired earlier.  When I walked in Monday I was amazed at the number of boxes – never seen that many there that early.  It seems that when they were setting up the building Sunday they received almost 800 boxes and they weren’t even open for collection.  Across the course of Monday – our first day – we packed 1416 shoeboxes into cartons to be shipped to Charlotte.  That was a record number.  So I thought Tuesdaywould be slow.  Not so.  1463 boxes came in that day.  We stayed busy all day – so much for a slow day.  I didn’t work again until today which is the final day.  Don’t have a count but for the first time ever we had to have a 5th cargo trailer to carry all the boxes.  We average 25,000 boxes when you include those that were boxed when they came to us from other relay stations.  We are certain that we did better this year so there was much excitement at the end of the day.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Mary Alice
Read the Bible in 2015: Ezra 6-10
Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Today at 11:00  – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe in Kentwood

There will be NO Bible Study this week due to the holiday.

Some churches are not having prayer meeting Wednesday.  Check with your local church.

We will be collecting stamps to affix to Christmas cards donated by Miss Fay Shoemaker which are being sent to prisoners at the parish jail.  This will enable them to write to family members this Christmas season.  The deadline is Sunday, November 29th.

 

 

Today’s devotional will be different.

Joey and Rory – http://thislifeilive.com/enough/ (written about a month ago)

Think on that word “Enough”.  To say it means so much.  It means “Peace”!

“It is Well with My Soul” can only come with God’s peace.

http://tasteofcountry.com/joey-feek-it-is-well-with-my-soul/ (Watch the video.)

Now, is a good time to make your list of what you are thankful for this year.  I doubt new cars, houses, boat, jobs, etc. will be on your list after you read and watch these links.

Song of the Day – “When Peace Like a River” 

 

Thankfulness: Day 24 – Peace in my soul

 

I trust you can also say you have that peace.  If not, seek a person who can help you reach that point.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday Addition

This morning I failed to include some information from Frances Gay.  Her first great, grandchild who was born this week, Karsen Scott, weighed just over 10 pounds.  Join with the family as they celebrate this new life.

Also, the Shaw family of Kentwood is mourning the loss of Lance Shaw.  He will probably be remembered at a memorial service toward the end of the week.  I’ll update you when all this is official.  In the meantime, and in the coming days, please pray for Coach Shaw and the many other family members.

Thursday

“For God did not send his Son into the world

to condemn the world,

but to save the world through him.”

~John 3:17 NIV~

Kaitlyn Simpson’s baby was born yesterday afternoon.  He’s Karson Scott.  Shelly and Jeff are ready for the wonderful grandparent experience.  Frances Gay is now a great grandmother!

Koltyn Gafford

Please continue to pray for Koltyn, his family, and his medical workers.

Lisa Whitner Carruth will have surgery on September 29th.  Please keep her on your prayer list.

Johnnie “Lil’ Man” Santangello 

Prayers are needed now.  He has had some changes in his condition.  Thanks for your prayers for him, his doctors, his family, and his friends.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

Day 5 –  The WAY Church, Denham Springs – http://georgiabarnette.org/day-5/

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 25

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Doesn’t God Care?”  –  http://odb.org/2015/09/17/doesnt-god-care/
  • “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,                                                                        neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.                                                                                                                                           ~ Isaiah 55:8~
  • “Does Jesus Care?” 

 

Revival – A great few days!

  • The senior adult revival was wonderful, as usual.
    • Christian friends from many churches
    • Wonderful music
    • Sermons from the heart
    • Food, plentiful and delicious
  • Montpelier Baptist Church
    • Invited by a friend who told us how wonderful the services were
    • Found lots of friends, former students, and parents of former students
    • Wonderful spirit, both leadership and congregation
    • Talented musicians who sang a combination of  hymns and praise songs and did so very well
    • Evangelist from Texas who shared God’s Word and his own heart

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • Tonight at 6:30
  • Music by Bubba Roberts on the harmonica and guitar
  • Everyone invited

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday Morning Bible Study at 10:00
  • Operation Christmas Child – organization and inventory of items for shoeboxes

 

What a blessing it is to have these opportunities to be with Christian friends and others to visit and share God’s Word.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you,

for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

Therefore I will boast all the more gladly

about my weaknesses,

so that Christ’s power may rest on me.  

That is why, for Christ’s sake,

I delight in weaknesses,

in insults,

in hardships,

in persecutions,

in difficulties.

For when I am weak, then I am strong.

 

Brandy and Raymond Cutrer will become the parents of a new baby for a total of three today.  Pray for them today and in the days to come as they make the adjustment to the growing family.

Debbie Miller has been seeing doctor to check on some medical problems.  Pray for her as she has another appointment this week.

Susan Rimes is still “under the weather” with kidney stones and will also be undergoing tests.

Mrs. Velma Anthony is hospitalized at North Oaks.  Pray she will soon be feeling much better.

Walter Dykes made it to Sunday School yesterday morning.  Thank God for Walter’s progress in recovery from heart surgery.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Numbers 5-8

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Coming Alongside” –  http://odb.org/2015/08/24/coming-alongside/
  • Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,                                                            . . . who comforts us in all our tribulation,                                                                                     that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble.                                                                                                                                 ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4~
  • “Day by Day”

 

Women’s Ministry this week

  • Tuesday – Birthday party
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night
  • Friday – Bible Study

 

Opportunities for Everyone this week

  • Operation Christmas Child
  • Frozen Food for Families
  • Food Drive for LA Baptist Children’s Home

 

Be a Christian influence on those you meet this week.

Anna Lee

Monday

Consider it pure joy, my brothers,

whenever you face trials of many kinds,

because you know that the testing of your faith

develops perseverance. 

Perseverance must finish its work

so that you may be mature and complete,

not lacking anything.

~James 1:2-4~

A quote I heard at church last night:

“Christians need the patience of a farmer

and the perseverance of an athlete.”

                                                ~Caleb Smith~

I love to have Scripture show up in timely ways.

Who would have thought this verse would come to my computer

shortly after the quote I heard?

God has a way of making his points clear to us!

May we all be more like farmers and athletes!

I talked with Wendy L. Alford at church last night.  She said her dad, Mike Lambert, is now in rehab and improving some.  Please continue to pray for Mike and his family.

Last night, Lisa Piner, said her mother, Alice Faye Lee, did not need a stent or a by-pass. She will be treated with medication and will possibly be coming home Monday.  Please continue to pray for this family.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Numbers 1-4

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Baking with Jess” – http://odb.org/
  • Do not labor for the food which perishes,                                                                                           but for the food which endures to everlasting life.                                                                                                                                                        ~John 6:27~
  • “Seek Ye First” 

 

New Zion Baptist Church would love to have you attend their monthly senior adult gathering, “Young at Heart”.  They meet on the third Tuesday each month at 10:30.

Thursday at 6:30, David and I will host the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church would love for you to attend their breakfast at 8 A.M. the fourth Sunday of each month.  Donations are used to support needs of individuals.

Friday, all ladies are invited to attend Bible study in the church fellowship hall at 10 A..M. We are studying Women of the Bible: The Wise Woman of Abel  – 2 Samuel 20:14-22.  Our group is growing!  We are learning great lessons of life.  Contact me for more information.

Tuesday of next week will be the “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.  Come help us honor ladies who have August birthdays.

Thursday of next week, the ladies will host “Ladies Night: Follow the Ants to the Picnic”.  All ladies from 3-103 are invited to come picnic with us at the FBC fellowship hall of FBC.  You do not need to attend church at Kentwood to come.  All ladies are invited. Don’t miss out!

One of our on-going projects of Women’s ministry is Operation Christmas Child.  It is exciting to watch as our gifts are accumulating waiting for our packing party.  The party will only be a success if we purchase and donate items for the children’s shoe boxes. Check the area in the hallway of the fellowship hall closest to the coffee pot to get ideas for your purchases.

I need to borrow three or four  Scrabble games for a missions lesson.  If you have one I can use, please let me know.  You can bring it to me at church Sunday or Wednesday.  Please put your name on a sheet of paper inside the box.  Thanks!

 

 

Make this a week where you work for things that can have eternal value/meaning to others.

Anna Lee