Category: Other Churches

Monday

“As for God, His way is blameless;

The word of the Lord is tried;

He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.”

~Psalm 18:30, NASB~

 

Eugene Tackett had five by-passes last week and continues to do well.  Join the family in thanking God for Eugene’s successful surgery.

Rev. Tim Jones is having some blood pressure/heart issues.  Pray for him as he sees a doctor again.

Rita Dunn Blades

Born: July 06, 1951
Died: April 19, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3053766

Read the Bible in 2015 – Exodus 9-12

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “A Father Who Runs” – http://odb.org/
  • The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.                                                                                                                                                    ~Luke 19:10~                                     When I was in great need, He saved me.                                                                                                                                                  ~Psalm 116:6~
  • “Saved, Saved”

Annie Armstrong Missions Offering 

I’m looking forward to WMU at East Fork at 10:00 this morning.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Sing to the LORD, who dwells in Zion;

proclaim His deeds among the nations.”

~Psalm 9:11, HCSB~

 

Please pray for Peyton VandeVuss, son of Ellen and Jason and grandson of Eleanor and Buddy Morris.  He was admitted to the hospital for observation because of abdominal pains.

Joseph “Jr.” C. Ratliff, Jr.

Born: October 01, 1963
Died: April 10, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3029904&fh_id=10545

Salvador Joseph Misita – One of my Amite High School band directors

September 14, 1928 – March 27, 2015

Mr. Salvador was peacefully welcomed to his Heavenly Home on March 27, 2015 while surrounded by his loving family. A true gentleman, Sal was known for his compassionate nature and selfless acts of kindness. He never raised his voice and it was not uncommon for him to be forgiving and understanding. A romantic man, Sal would often be noticed giving his wife subtle winks to remind her of his love. Mr. Sal graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University’s music school, and dedicated his life to teaching future generations of young musicians and making them a force to be reckoned with. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and also played trumpet for the Military Band. Some of most treasured pass times included fishing, golfing, and making lasting memories with his family. Salvador is survived by his wonderful wife of 51 years, Hilda Misita, as well as numerous nieces and nephews that refused to leave his side during his long journey. The family would like to offer a special thank you to his gracious caregiver, Essie Price. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Misita; sisters, Jennie Danna and Anna Labruzzo; and brothers, Tony, Vincent, and Roy Misita. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Brandon. G Thompson Funeral Home, in Hammond, on Monday, March 30, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. with the recitation of the rosary beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Dr. Tom Cobb and Father Cayet Mangiaracina will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “That is Mine” –  http://odb.org/
  • I am the Lord;                                                                                                                                             that is My name.                                                                                                                                                    ~Isaiah 42:8~
  • “All Things Bright and Beautiful” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/All_Things_Bright_and_Beautiful/

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions 

Read the Bible in 2015 

Looking Ahead This  Week – Third Thursday gathering at the cabin

  • Thursday (16th) at 6:30
  • Alford Cabin on Hwy. 440

Looking Ahead Next Week

  • Ladies’ Night
    • Thursday (23rd) at 6:15
    • FBC, Kentwood
    • Bring a hat you decorated.
    • Bring a friend too!
  • Young at Heart
    • Tuesday (21st) at 10:30
    • New Zion Baptist Church
  • Quarterly WMU Meeting
    • East Fork Baptist Church
    • 10:00 Monday, the 20th
    • Speaker – Rev. Rusty Durand will share about small churches and international mission trips.
    • Covered Dish Lunch to follow

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee 

Saturday

He is not here; he has risen!

Remember how he told you,

while he was still with you in Galilee

~Luke 24:6~

 

Correction:  The WMU meeting at East Fork is on the 20th, not the 13th.

 

John Orr‘s surgery Wednesday went well.  He is home in Sulphur Springs, TX now with family staying with him.  He bounces back real well for someone 88.5.  The doctor said the tumor on his bladder would not have given him any trouble for about 15 more years.  The gall bladder was full of stones and should be better now.

Pray for James Frazier.  He goes to Houston Monday for heart valve replacement surgery. Your prayers will be appreciated.

Pray for Shira Easley too.  She will have surgery in Covington Monday, the 19th.  She also would appreciate your prayers.

Sherry Smith Sasson is doing very well following her surgery.  She is at home.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “When We’re Let Down” – http://odb.org/
  • The Lord does not save with sword and spear;                                                                                 for the battle is the Lord’s and He will give you into our hands.                                                                                                                                          ~1 Samuel 17:47~
  • “God Will Take Care of You” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/God_Will_Take_Care_of_You/

Read the Bible in 2015 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions (Share with some children)

Operation Christmas Child – Bags for new items are available in the “shoeboxes” across from the kitchen in the hallway.  Check it out.  Get you bags and make your purchases. Return your filled bags to the same area.  I will store the items until needed in the fall.

This is the day God chose to send to us today.  Enjoy it.  Make it count!

Anna Lee

Friday

“He comforts us in all our affliction,

so that we may be able to comfort those

who are in any kind of affliction,

through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

~2 Corinthians 1:4, HCSB~

 

Sherry Day is home!  Monday, she had brain surgery.  Thursday, she was able to return home!  She, her family, and many friends are very thankful!  Thank you for praying.

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Camp Living Waters

We need camp nurses for Children’s Camp #1 June 1-4
Children’s Camp #2 July 6-9
Please call or message us if you would be willing to serve:
985-345-1831

(Monica Maddox)

The family of Danny Venible made arrangements yesterday afternoon, but they are not posted yet.  I’ll try to get them later.

Alice Mae Bridges

Born: January 11, 1947
Died: April 07, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3028437

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

http://www.namb.net/namb1cbvideo.aspx?id=8589936036

Read the Bible in 2015 – Jeremiah 12 – 16

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • 10:00 A.M.
  • “Hagar”

Operation Christmas Child

  • New bags are being added this morning.  Check them out.
  • Thank-you to all who have made purchases and turned them in.

Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood

  • Thursday, April 23rd
  • “Fashionable Ladies”
  • Desserts served at 6:15 P.M.
  • For ladies from 3 – 103 years old
  • Bring a hat of any kind that you have decorated and a friend.
  • Ladies from other churches are encouraged to participate.

Associational WMU Meeting

  • Monday, April 13
  • East Fork Baptist Church
  • 10 A.M.
  • Rev. Rusty Durand, pastor of Montpelier Baptist Church, will share about financing mission trips
  • Potluck lunch will follow.

Don’t forget to be a “doer”  today!

Anna Lee

Easter

 The crowds that went ahead of him

and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Hosanna in the highest!

~Matthew 21:9~

Martha Pevey Drago (Facebook) – Pathology report and personal testimony

Prayers for Koltyn (Facebook) – A new video posted by his dad

Devotional, Scripture, and Songs

  • “Come to Me” – http://odb.org/
  • Blessed are those who have not seen                                                                                                   and yet have believed.                                                                                                                                                                                ~John 20:29~
  • Today, I want to share some of my favorite Easter (or any day) songs.
    • “Because He Lives”
    • “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
    • “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
    • “He Lives”
    • “I Know that My Redeemer Liveth”
    • “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”
    • “Low in the Grave He Lay”
    • “One Day”
    • “Rejoice, the Lord is King”
    • “When He Was On the Cross, I Was On His Mind”

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Corinthians 11-12

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – If you have not supported missions in North America, today is a good day to do so.  If you have, thank-you for helping by doing your part.

There are several sunrise services today.  Pick one and be a part of a special time of worshiping.

Frozen Food for Families – Bring your items to my classroom before Sunday School today. The food will be distributed today.

Jesus is the center of today’s celebration!

Anna Lee 

Good Friday

Jesus is the reason for the season!

“The most important thing is that I complete my mission,

the work that the Lord Jesus gave me —

to tell people the Good News about God’s grace.”

~Acts 20:24b NCV~

 

West Rome Baptist Church offers immersive ‘Journey’ event through Jesus Christ’s last days on earth

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Posted: Thursday, April 2, 2015 8:00 am
The members of West Rome Baptist Church are inviting everyone to immerse themselves in the moments that led to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ through a special, self-guided tour.
The event — Journey to the Cross — began Wednesday evening and continues today from 6-9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Good Friday at the 914 Shorter Ave. church.
Admission is free. Beginning with The Last Supper, visitors are able to wander freely through areas set up to resemble the places where important events in Christ’s final hours took place.
People can go through the Garden of Gethsemane, the courtyard where Christ was taken to see Pontius Pilate, and then the place of his crucifixion and resurrection.
“Our members and volunteers worked really hard to make each setting as realistic as possible,” Pastor Jarrod Roberts said.
Along the way, notes and displays contain biblical passages and information about certain items and how they relate to the scene.
Everyone who attends gets a reference book to follow along with. It also contains links to get information on a mobile device, including videos that correspond to each area.
A scavenger hunt is available for children, and guests may take communion at the end of the program.
“We really feel that if a person comes through, they have worshipped the Lord,” Roberts said.
This is the second year that West Rome Baptist has organized the event.
It was only held from 6-9 p.m. last year on Good Friday, and Roberts said more than 700 people of all ages participated.
“It really blew us away,” Roberts said. “So this year we wanted to have it opened as many times as possible.”
By being open all day on Good Friday, Roberts said he hopes people will be moved to come and spend more time going through the exhibits.
“One of the things about last year was we had a lot of people in line, so you were kind of forced to immediately move on to the next thing,” Roberts said. “You didn’t have time to reflect on the moment and the message.”
Both adult and child programs are offered for the event along with a special walk-through for college students.

To view some pictures and to use some links in the article, please go to http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/west-rome-baptist-church-offers-immersive-journey-event-through-jesus/article_174e9db8-d8ee-11e4-a573-938597dd4205.html

(This church is in Rome, GA and where my daughter-in-law is employed as well as the church the family attends.)

Obituaries

           http://www.catchingsfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3022448&fh_id=12254

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (North American Missions)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Because of Good Friday, we can all have a “First Day in Heaven”!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Now is your time of grief,

but I will see you again and you will rejoice,

and no one will take away your joy.”

~John 16:22 NIV~

 

Happy Easter because He arose from the grave!

 

Announcements

  • Inspiration Park will host a sunrise service at 7 A.M. Easter morning.  I hope you will be able to attend.  It’s great to be able to celebrate this special day with people from many area churches.  The service will end at 8 A.M. so you will not be late for your own church service.
  • Many area church will have special services with music, drama, skits, etc. prepared for Easter morning.  Check with the church of your choice for the time.
  • Most area churches will not have any services/activities Sunday night this week.
  • FBC, K is in need to two volunteers for the nursery during the first service.  Call the church office if you are available.
  • The Friday morning Bible study at FBC, K will not meet this week.
  • “Walk with the Cross” will begin at Crossroads BBQ at 9:00 Saturday and walk into town.  You are invited to join others from area churches in honoring the real reason for the Easter season.
  • Hope Center will be open Friday (9-5).
  • Sunday is our Frozen Food for Families day at FBC, K.  Bring your items to my classroom before Sunday School Easter.  Thanks!
  • Operation Christmas Child – Check the table across from the kitchen for suggestions.  Get a bag(s) from one of the boxes.  Bring your items to the same area when you make your purchases.
  • Tomorrow is a special day set aside to pray for salvation for people/countries.  Join with thousands as you pray Good Friday.  Expect results!

Please continue to pray for Sherry Day.  She will have surgery Monday in Baton Rouge to remove a brain tumor and certainly appreciates your prayers.

Betty Taylor has an eye problem that requires routine injections.  Pray for her as she continues to see a doctor about every six weeks.  Her doctor retired, so she is adjusting to a new doctor.

You may have noticed you don’t see Jimmy  Schwartz out and about as in the past.  He appreciates calls and visits though.

Keith Allen and Renee Deck Harrell both had back procedures.  Keith is able to get our some, but Renee is a little slower recovering from surgery and getting around.  Please say special prayers for her.

Kenneth Birch is continuing to have back issues.  He is home and hoping to feel some improvement.

Please continue to pray for Beverly Blackwell.  She is improving.

I will post an obituary for Mr. Bobby Lawson when one is available.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 27-28

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (Evangelism) – http://www.namb.net/evangelism/

Think of the opportunities we can be a part of when we contribute to this fund!

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Hymn

  • Do this in remembrance of Me.                                                                                                                                   ~1 Corinthians 11:24~                                                                                                                I am the Bread of life.                                                                                                                               He who comes to Me will never go hungry.                                                                                                                                                          ~John 6:3~                                                                                                
  • “Break Thou the Bread of Life” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/t/bttblife.htm

Have a blessed day.  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

Thesday

“To this you were called,

because Christ suffered for you,

leaving you an example,

that you should follow in his steps.”

~1 Peter 2:21IV~

Reach out to your friends and up to God!

Addie E. Bellue

Born: June 18, 1918
Died: March 29, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3020000

Allen Jay Coburn

Born: October 17, 1938

Died: March 29, 2015

    http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3019982

Margaret Gray Perron

Born: March 27, 1922

Died: March 29, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3019587

Mary Louise Taylor Ellis Scarborough

Born: November 30, 1932
Died: March 28, 2015

              http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3019442

Sunday is our day to bring Frozen Food for Families.  Leave it it my classroom before Sunday School.  Let’s not let a holiday keep us from doing this in April.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Why Me?” – Odb.org
  • God demonstrates His own love toward us,                                                                                       in that while we were still sinners,                                                                                                   Christ died for us.                                                                                                                                                                                                    ~Romans 5:8~
  • “Grace Greater than All Our Sin” –http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/g/ggreater.htm

The  service at Pine Ridge will be Thursday, not  Friday, but Thursday at 6:45 P.M.

Most area churches will have special Easter music Sunday morning.

Inspiration Park will have a sunrise service at 7 A.M.  You are invited to attend.

Thank-you, Lord, for the wonderful days we have had lately.  

Anna Lee

Sunday

 Remember this:

Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way

will save him from death

and cover over a multitude of sins.

~James 5:20~

(As I prepared my Sunday School lesson for today, I found a note at the end that encouraged us to invited people to Sunday School next Sunday to learn of the resurrection and its impact on our future.  That certainly is  good idea.  This morning, hears a verse to give us more encouragement to do so.)

Read the Bible in 2015 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Thom R. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Who are You?” – http://odb.org/
  • When [Jesus] had come into Jerusalem,                                                                                             all the city was moved,                                                                                                                     saying, “Who is this?”                                                                                                                                                                                    ~Matthew 21:10~
  • “Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/j/i/jisnikno.htm

Announcements

  • Several area churches are having a Fifth Sunday Singing tonight.
  • Hope Center will be OPEN Good Friday.
  • The next associational WMU meeting will be at New Zion and features Rev. Randy Durant speaking on missions and the mission trips made by Montpelier Baptist Church.
  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have a Good Friday service.
  • Friday Bible Study will not meet Good Friday.
  • The office of FBC, K will not be open Good Friday.
  • Inspiration Park will have a sunrise service next Sunday morning.
  • FBC, K will have two morning worship services and no evening services next Sunday.
  • April 23rd is the date of the next Ladies Night at FBC, K.  All ladies from 3 to 103 are encouraged to attend.

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.  May it impact your day in an extra special way today.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Leave the children alone,

and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me,

because the kingdom of heaven

is made up of people like this.”

~Matthew 19:14, HCSB~

 

Christy Hayne’s dad has had more heart problems which were hopefully corrected with surgery.  He is better and able to be back at home as of yesterday.  Christy is thankful God has more plans for her dad here on earth.  He lives in Florida.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo has had some new issues and is beginning a new treatment, IV chemo, for brain inflammation and swelling and to restore vision, strength, and tolerance.

Macy Gueldner (Written by her mother)

I’ll be on my way to Baton Rouge after Cate’s soccer practice. I’m switching places with Jeremy tonight, and I’m very happy about it!

Macy is doing fine. All I know about the bacteria is that it’s a bacteria that is usually found in the intestines. I don’t think they’ve identified a specific antibiotic to use, so she’s still on a broad spectrum. They’re in no hurry to release her, so we’ll be a few more days, at least.

Thank you for all of the thoughts and prayers. We appreciate everyone’s concern, and it helps to know that we’re surrounded by so much love

Third Annual “He is Risen” March

The 3rd Annual He is Risen Walk will take place on April 4, 2015 starting at 9:00 am at Smoke House BBQ Hwy 38 east of Kentwood and will end at Greater Temple Church on Hwy 38 in Kentwood. T shirts are available for purchase. I am taking orders for Spring Creek Baptist Church. If any other churches would like to purchase shirts you can contact Margie Womack at 985-229-2623. There will be transportation to Smoke House BBQ available for anyone who wants to park at Greater Temple Church in Kentwood. If you need transportation, please arrive at Greater Temple no later than 8:45 am. We encourage all to participate to show our community that we worship s Living Savior!! If you are unable to walk, but would like to participate, please give us advance notice and we will do our best to provide transportation. If you have any questions, please contact myself, Lou Miller Guerra‎, or Michael Bracy!! Hope to see you there!!!

Two special monthly events I attended this week:

  • Young at Heart at New Zion was especially meaningful to us as two ladies who are missionary moms attended with one of them speaking.  We formed a special bond in that short time together.
  • We were also blessed by the gathering at the cabin last night.  The group of people and each word spoken/sung seemed to be “just what we needed”.  Two special observations: Our group last night included seven retired teachers.  We heard “Happy Birthday” on the harmonica, a first for most of us!

Next week – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11:00 A.M
  • The Cafe in Kentwood
  • Honors ladies of FBC who have March birthdays

The Hope Center is doing well.

  •  Thank-you for your donations of money and items.
  • If you wish to set up a time to volunteer, please let me know.

Operation Christmas Child 

  • Check the bulletin board and table across from the kitchen in the fellowship hall of FBC if you wish to give items for the shoeboxes.  All items will be stored until the fall when we will pack the shoeboxes.
  • Individuals, classes, and groups are encouraged to get involved early this year.

Women of the Bible

  • Friday mornings at 10 A.M
  • This morning, we are studying Anna.

Ladies’ Night Planning Meeting

  • Sunday at 3 P.M.
  • Planning April meeting
  • If you are interested in helping, please come.

Read the Bible in 2015

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, Quote, and a Song

  • “A Gift of Hope” – http://odb.org/
  • He shall begin to deliver Israel                                                                                                                 out of the hand of the Philistines.                                                                                                                                                  ~Judges 13:5~                                                                                                   Praise the Lord, O my soul.                                                                                                                                                 ~ Psalm 146:1~
  • “Jesus is the hope that calms life’s storms.”                                                                                                                                  ~Our Daily Bread~
  •  “It is Well with My Soul” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/i/t/i/itiswell.htm?em_x=22  

      *****If you do not know the circumstances under which this great hymn was written,                         be sure to read the explanation on this site.

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions 

http://www.namb.net/nambblog1.aspx?id=12884955218&blogid=8589939695

Be a blessing to others today.  

Anna Lee