Category: New Baby

Wednesday

“That I may open my mouth boldly

to make known the mystery of the gospel . . .

that in it I may speak boldly,

as I ought to speak.”

~Ephesians 6:19b-20, NKJV~

(This is my prayer for each and every  teacher at any VBS in any church this summer.)

Mike Miller

Yesterday, Beverly Rohbacker asked for prayer for her cousin, Mike Miller.  She quickly told me he is NOT the Mike Miller from Kentwood.  This Mike had polio as a child.  I asked was he from Roseland.  Yes, he is the one many of us knew many years ago.  He is now 59 and in ICU at Brookhaven.  Please pray for Mike and his family.

Jadon’s Journey

We have been spending alot of time in waiting rooms. Dentist said no cavities for Jacob and Jadon. Orthotic specialist said we will order new braces for Jadon at the end of July. ENT said Jacob has to have his tubes removed next Tuesday and neurologist said that Jadon is doing fantastic. After Tuesday we should be done for a while!!

Kathy Smith

I don’t know all the details, but Bro. Danny Smith’s wife has had surgery followed by additional problems.  Please pray for Kathy and her family.  Bro. Danny is so faithful to visit Kentwood people who are hospitalized.  We certainly need to add them to our prayer list.

Eleanor Morris

Eleanor Morris went to her doctor yesterday.  She had some chest pains and was rushed to OLOL and admitted.  The doctor DOES NOT think she had a heart problem, but she was admitted for tests to learn more.  She should be released today unless results from tests show a need for a longer stay.  As you pray for her, pray for her family.  Eleanor is usually the caregiver for them.

New Baby – Rebekah Josephine Humphrey

Rev. and Mrs. Byron Humphrey of Roseland  and Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Humphrey, grandparents, are proud of this new child in the family.  She was born yesterday (7.16 lbs & 19.5 inches).  I know her great-grandmother “Miss” Jo (Josephine Williams of Amite) is smiling down from Heaven.

East Fork Baptist Church

A team from East Fork has gone to Houston to do “mud-out” following the flooding last week.  Thank God for a team that is trained and ready to go and serve others.  May their efforts lead to opportunities to share Jesus.  Way to go, East Fork!

VBS at The Lord’s Church

Next week, June 8-12, TLC will have VBS from 6:00 – 9:30 Monday – Friday.  Their theme is “Fun Run”.  You can call 229-8621 or visit www.thelordschurchkentwood.org for more information.

Rev. Charles Kirkfield

A former student from Independence said Rev. Charles Kirkfield passed away.  He was the pastor in Independence for many years.  I taught both of his children and had several connections to him and his family.  Please pray for the family at this time.  Thank God for a man who served Him for so many years.

Operation Christmas Child – I trust you are collecting for October, 2015 packing.

Julia was born in Ukraine into a family full of poverty, pain and addiction. When she was 8-years-old, Julia’s father took all of their possessions and left her and her mother. One day, her mother was invited to church by a friend and gave her life to the Lord. Soon after, Julia’s church received brightly colored shoeboxes. Julia not only got a gift that day, but finally something to call her own. In her box she found candy, jewelry and other girl items. Julia said the shoebox gift gave her hope of a safe place. Eventually, Julia started working with the group who delivered the shoebox gifts and began reaching out to other children who grew up like she did. Julia’s own shoebox gave her more than material items; it gave her hope and reminded her that the Lord would keep her safe.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 63-65

I always link you to the New International Translation (NIT), but feel free to follow the link and then change the translation at the top of the page.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Something New” –  odb.org  (You can listen to this by clicking the proper link on the page.  This may enable you to share with someone who no longer enjoys reading.)
  • We are His workmanship,                                                                                                                   created in Christ Jesus for good works,                                                                                       which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.                                                                                                                                              ~Ephesians 2:10~
  • “Something Beautiful” –  http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/b/bill_gaither/something_beautiful.html

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

I’m looking forward to teaching missions at FBC, Kentwood VBS this morning.  Please pray for all the children as they learn and have fun in the various classes.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Evening

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!

We had a great opening this morning with lots of volunteers as well as some community and church people.  This afternoon we made some sales.  All went well.  Now on for the report that is greater than I ever dreamed it would be.
We were able to give one family food today to meet their need even before Second Harvest has delivered the first food to us.  Thanks to the church in Roseland for making this possible.  We also helped a number of people learn about the food pantry including a man who was on the way home after a week at the hospital.
We also had some nice clothes donated by several people including a man who was there this morning.  An employee of a business came for other reasons, but said she would help get some donations from the store.  Several community people also said they would pass the word about Hope Center.  We receive some cash donations.  What a blessing this day has been to my heart!
I almost forgot.  There is a large magazine display filled with new Bibles and old church literature from classes as well as magazines like “Home Life” and “Journey”.  I know at least five Bibles and a number of magazines were taken.
Two ladies visited this afternoon.  In talking with them, I learned they were looking for a church home.  Bro. Byrum Humphrey was there, so I took them to him.  He located two Two Rivers’ churches near them on his phone. They left with names and addresses to get them involved in the church of their choice.
I feel so blessed tonight!!!   I got to see God working over and over on the very first day of operation for Hope Center.  God is so good!  The workers are very dedicated!  People who had needs got help!  The story does not end here.
When I checked my email, I found a question from a school leader who wanted to know if we would accept donations of food from a school organization?  Yes, indeed we will!.    We will be able to help people before we are ready to distribute food from Second Harvest and between the times they bring us food.
The opportunities are overwhelming!  This is all without a single flyer posted or an article in any newspaper.  God showed us all day long that Hope Center is needed and will be able to meet physical needs and spiritual needs.  I could go on and on, but I’ll stop by saying I feel so blessed to have witnessed these things and other things on the first day!
GOD IS SO GOOD!  THE NEEDS ARE GREAT!  HOPE CENTER HAS ALREADY BEEN USED BY GOD!

Saturday

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations.” ~Matthew 28:19a, NASB~

 

Mr. Bobby Simpson

Mr. Bobby’s office surgery/procedure went well.  Let’s pray for a good report, one that doesn’t lead to another procedure.

Mike Neyland

Mike is having some issues with one of his eyes.  Pray for a good outcome.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53adf589e9cb6a3814196242

Caroline Cutrer

Caroline had her chemo port removed.  The doctor thinks the three year treatment was successful and is now completed.  Thank you to God for bringing this family through three years of successful treatment.  It’s time to fully resume a normal family life.

Schneeweiss Family

The Schneeweiss family was blessed with a baby boy, Talon.  Both mother and baby are doing well.  Parents are Justin and Sarah Newman Schneeweiss.  Big sister is Tenley.

The eagle has landed in Kentwood.

The Hatchels arrived yesterday evening for a visit!  We are happy, happy, happy!

Operation Christmas Child

  • My name is Sawadogo and I am in the 6th grade in a village in Burkina Faso. I want to say thank you very much for this gift box. I received things in the gift that I have never seen before in my life! I got toothpaste, toothbrush, pencils, pens, and many other things. Thank you OCC and thank you to the person who sent me this box. Because of the gift, I have started to go to church!
  • “Bags and bags of flip-flops for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes on sale at KMart this week for 2/$1.00.” – Kathy S. 
  •  In 2001, OCC visited a hospital in Moldova to deliver shoebox gifts. What a blessing to see the smiles each gift brought to the children who were patients there! 
  • In a village in Albania, a little boy, after going through The Greatest Journey, ran home and asked his parents to read the lessons for him. His father gathered together the whole family, so that each of them would listen to what he was going to read. God can use even a short Bible lesson and a young boy to make Himself known among lost people!
  • “We have such fun buying things for our boxes! I have my Grands pick out two T-shirts and then I take a photo of them in their shirt to include in the box to the child. We always write a letter. It is so great for the giving end as well as for the recipient.” – Nancy H

Baptist Press – Read some good articles today.

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

~ Colossians 4:5~

Thanks for reading and praying today.  You make a difference!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Jesus said to her,

“I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.

~John 11:25-26  (NIV)~

Annette Williams

Annette did not get to go to her local “home” in Line Creek today.  Tomorrow, is another day.  Pray that when she is released she will be well and not have problems that will send her back to the hospital.  Thank God for the medical staff who have taken good care of her.

Ann Huff’s daughter, Julee

Julee was diagnosed with cancer today.  Pray for her as she begins treatment.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Johnnie and family are still in Arizona.  He will begin chemo and radiation (33 treatments) tomorrow.  Pray for him and his family in the coming days.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn has improved greatly in the last couple of weeks.  Thank God for her progress.

Coach Elton Shaw

After his tests were completed today, Coach got a good report.  Be thankful with him and his family.

Baby Brent Roberts

The baby has almost mastered swallowing.  He should be able to go home soon.  Thank God for his progress and for medical staff that kept him until he could drink enough milk.

Saturday, April 19

  • Walk to show your faith.
  • Smokehouse BBQ to and through town
  • Van available for those who cannot walk
  • Take a turn carrying a cross
  • Join with members of other churches.

Easter Sunrise Service

  • Inspiration Park, Highway 38, west of Kentwood
  • 7:00 A.M.
  • “For God and Country”
  • Coffee and donuts available
  • Adequate parking
  • Tour the park after the service
  • Come and be united with people from many churches

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and Hymn

“Victory at the Cross”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/Delay-easter-victory.aspx

“There is one God and one mediator

between God and men,

the man Christ Jesus,

who gave Himself as a ransom for all men.”

~ Timothy 2:5-6~

“Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed?”/ “At the Cross”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/l/a/alasand.htm

Easter is not about the Easter Bunny, but Jesus.  Get the priorities in the right order! Anna Lee

Thursday

“Declare His glory among the nations,

His wonderful works among all peoples.”

~1 Chronicles16:24~

Baby Shaw Marie Dragro

Joey and Megan Sharkey Dagro have their first child, a daughter, who was born yesterday.  Pray for this growing family.

Baby Blake Roberts

Blake arrived three weeks early.  He is having some problems eating and breathing and is in NICU until he gets a little stronger.

Annette Williams

Annette is still hospitalized.  Her grape popsicle did not agree with her yesterday, so she is off all food, even ice, for a little longer.  She also has a kidney stone.  Pray for her as she works to get better.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Yesterday’s surgery helped already.  Johnnie has a big appetite.  His mother, Cheryl, has cooked his requested food regularly.  Keep praying for this family.

Devotional, Scripture, and Hymn for Today

“Left Side of the Road”

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

“A furious squall came up,

and the waves broke over the boat,

so that it was nearly swamped.

Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion.

The disciples woke Him and said to Him,

‘Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?’

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Peace! Be still!’

Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.”

~Mark 4:37-39~

“Master, the Tempest is Raging”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/a/mastertt.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Annie Armstron Easter Offering

The Easter season is a special time for Christians.  It is also a perfect time to give money to fund money for missions/missionaries in North America.

Let’s be sure the Easter season is celebrated for the real reason, Jesus!  Help others to hear the message from the cross. Anna Lee

Wednesday

“But from there, you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him

when you seek Him with all your heart and all your soul.”

~Deuteronomy 4:29~

 

Linda B. Johnson

Linda spent a day at North Oaks with heart irregularity.  She’s home now and waiting for a stress test on the 24th.  Please be in prayer for her and her family.

Annette Williams

Annette is still hospitalized in McComb.  Hopefully, this will be the day her blockage clears and she will be able to go home.  If not, surgery is a real possibility.

“Lil Man” Santangello

Johnnie will have surgery again this morning.  Pray for peace, comfort, and a good outcome from the surgery.  He is in Arizona.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie has been moved to North Oaks.  The family requests your prayers today.

Baby Brent Roberts

Brody and Brandee welcomed the arrival of Brent Roberts about 9:30 last night.  Both mother and baby are  fine.  Thank God for this new little one.

Karen Miller’s Mother

Mrs. Rigby will begin cancer treatment today.  Pray she endures the process well.  Also, pray the results will be effective.  Thanks for your prayers.

Devotional, Scripture, and hymn

“Loved to Love”

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

“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.”  

~1 John 4:16~

“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/d/ldalexcl.htm

Baptist Press

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/145430e341fe3946

Extra Devotional

http://thelamppostmag.com/blog/how-god-destroyed-religion/

Brendan Sceroler’s parents grew up in the Amite area.  His dad pastors in Texas.  I hope to hear him preach one day.

Senior Adult Lunch Road Trip

Today

Charlie’s at Springfield

Meet at FBC,K at 10:30

Share that love that exceeds all other loves!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord 
and in the power of His might.  
Put on the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
~Ephesians 6:10-11, NKJV~

 

Elijah Roberts

Daniel and Kim Robers have a second son, Elijah.  Please pray for this growing family.

Mrs. Grace Chadwick (92)

“Miss” Grace has overcome her round with congestive heart failure and pneumonia to return to her home in Roseland.  Her family thanks you for your prayers.

Linda B. Williams

Linda will have eye surgery to repair a hole at 8 A.M. tomorrow at Ochsner in Metairie.  Please be in prayer for her.

Karen Miller’s Mom

Mrs. Rigby started the day doing very well yesterday, but later developed some complications.  Pray for Mrs. Rigby, Karen, and other family members.

Miranda Foster’s Mom

Miranda’s mom had a difficult weekend, but was given blood products to fight the effects of the leukemia.  She is still in ICU at MD Anderson, but is better.  Thank you for praying for her.

Truett A. Ricks of Richmond, leader in law enforcement, dies at age 78

Third Thursday

This week we will be having our monthly celebration at the cabin.  Come join us at 6:30.

Our Daily Bread – “Heaven Rejoices”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story”

I will sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me.

How He left his home in glory for the cross of Calvary.

Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me.

Sing it with the saints in glory, gathered by the crystal sea.

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/w/iwilsing.htm

I grew up singing this song frequently.  How about you?

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Have a great day!  

Anna Lee

Thursday

“They will live securely,

for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth.

He will be their peace.”

~Micah 5:4b-5a~

 

Camille Elizabeth Sealey

Another of you young friends became a daddy for the first  time yesterday.  Camille was born to Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sealey.  She is the great granddaughter of the late Elizabeth Bennett of Roseland.  Camille weighted in at 8 lb. 2 oz. and was 21 in. long.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss’ Betty Catherine’s surgery went well.  The doctors think she will have less pain, which was their objective.  After a few days in Ochsner, she will go to rehab.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges

“Miss” Evelyn is in North Oaks and will soon be moving to rehab.  She is battling weakness and lack of balance.

Mrs. Nyra Rigby

Karen Miller’s mother will be having surgery Monday at the University of Alabama Medical Center.  Pray for good results from the surgery.  Pray for Karen as she lives and works in LA with her mother living in AL.

Renee Deck Terrell

Pray for Renee as she recovers from a fall.

Gail Brister

Pray for Gail as she continues to hurt in her left wrist.  He right one is doing okay.

Coming Soon (next month) 

Ladies’ Night – Chocolate and Friends

Our Daily Bread – “Without Power”

http://odb.org/

“It takes the storm to prove the real shelter.”

Hymn of the Day – “Safe in the Arms of Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/f/safearms.htm

I “know of” this hymn more than I “know” this hymn.  I do know it well enough that it is the one that came to mind after reading today’s devotional.  I hope it brings comfort to some of you today or in the coming days.

Baptist Press – Good articles, as always!

BPNews.net

Thanks for reading and praying each day.  You make a difference in so many lives by your sweet, thoughtful actions.

Anna Lee

Wednesday


2:00 A.M.  The Cutrer family (Raymond and Brandy) is at the hospital for the birth of their daughter, Remi.

3:43 A.M. – Remi was born.  She weighed in at 8 lb. 1 oz. and measured 20 in. long.

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;

I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

~John 10:10, NASB~

Sylvia Wilson Day

My left shoulder has fully recovered from the rotator cuff surgery in August and I will be having the same surgery on the right arm on Wednesday, March 12. I would like to ask for your prayers that God will heal me as quickly and thoroughly as he did on the other arm!!

Thank you. Sylvia Wilson Day

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Betty Catherine will have back surgery today at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson.  Please pray for her surgery and her recovery.

Mr. Buster Lee

Mr. Buster is hospitalized in Greensburg.  I know you will want to pray for George Eddie Lee and all the other family members as well as Mr. Buster.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Fast Facts

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/fast_facts.asp/

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Golden Rule”

http://odb.org/2014/03/12/the-golden-rule/

When I was in elementary school each student was given a new twelve in ruler each year.  The Golden Rule was always printed on it.  My, how things have changed!  In that time the school taught many of the same lessons to us as we learned at home and at church.

Hymn of the Day – “Trust and Obey”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Obedience was also taught, sometimes by those very rulers.  I’m glad our homes and churches are still able to teach the most important things that make an eternal difference.  I’m thankful to be an American, where this is still true.

Need at the Baptist Friendship House

The Baptist Friendship House is in need of travel size/motel size shampoo.  If you have some, please get them to share and wish to purchase some for use in New Orleans, please get them to FBC, Kentwood.  I’ll see that they are delivered.

Make a difference in someone’s life today!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse,

and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.”

~Isaiah 11:1, NKJV~

 

Pat Hoosier

Pray for Pat Hoosier and his family.  Thank God for the wonderful spirit they were able to keep during this journey.

Lavelle Case (Mother-in-law of Rev. Mike Foster)

The doctors at M.D. Anderson feel it will be best for the family to be close to the hospital at this time, so they will be there for Christmas.  Everyone is looking forward to January when she should be able to return home.

Henry Charles Fron

R.C. and Holly Fron are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, a son.   Henry Charles Fron was born yesterday and weighed in at 8 lb. 7 1/2 oz.  His proud grandparents include Kentwood/Osyka/Franklinton locals, Milton and Pam Kliesch.

Kimberly Doughty

Pray for Kimberly Doughty.  Her mother. Linda, is still hospitalized following surgery.  Her dad, Jerry, was taken to the ER last night and admitted.  As you pray for this caregiver, please pray for both of her parents.

Lloyd Pye

 Lloyd Pye, formerly of Roseland, passed away yesterday morning.  The family requests privacy as they prepare to release details of arrangements.  They also thank those who have prayed for him during his illness.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Giving Competition”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Two Castles Builders”

http://academictips.org/blogs/two-castle-builders/

Hymn of the Day – “What Child is This?

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/whatcist.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Why should I give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering?”

Bottom of http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/abouttheoffering.asp?PageNavID=109

Jesus is the reason for the season!

I don’t mean Christmas trees, parties, and Santa.  I mean the real reason, a reason so much more important than all the other things.  Because He was born on earth, died, and rose again, we have His sacrifice for us that can lead to salvation with we have faith.

Anna Lee