Category: Other Churches

Tuesday

 Blessed is the man

who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked

or stand in the way of sinners

or sit in the seat of mockers.

~Psalm 1:1~

 

Pray for our neighbor, Sherry Day, as she sees a doctor Thursday to make plans for future treatment/surgery.  Pray for Sherry and her family as they face what God has ahead for them with faith and courage.

Pray for the Harold Stokes family of Amite as Harold has open heart surgery today.  Pray for comfort and patience during the surgery/recovery time.
Eric John Rowdon

Born: September 27, 1979
Died: March 13, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3008762&fh_id=10545

Jane Wood Hallmark

Born: November 13, 1951
Died: March 15, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3008889&fh_id=10545

Young at Heart will meet at New Zion at 10:30 this morning.  There will be speakers to talk about mission work in Africa and then a potluck lunch.
Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I’ve loved this hymn and related to its message for years, but never known of its origin.  This explains the words I have loved and needed so much at times.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

Thom M. Rainer’s

  • Homepage – http://thomrainer.com/
  • This site always contains thought-provoking articles!  You might want to begin checking it on a regular basis.

Friday Morning Bible Study – “Women of the Bible – Anna”

Live each day like it might be your last day.  That is true for all of us, no matter our age or current health situation.

“The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.”

Anna Lee

Monday (posted early)

“O God, save me by your name,

and vindicate me by your might.

O God, hear my prayer;

give ear to the words of my mouth.”

~Psalm 54:1-2, ESV~

 

Please pray for the Strickland family and their many friends.

This week has the Third Thursday of the month, so we will be gathering at the cabin at 6:30.  Remind someone else that this is the week.

Ladies, don’t forget the mission study at 10 this morning at Montpelier. You’ll get to learn more about how the Annie Armstrong offering is used in Canada and the United States.

Don’t forget about the Annual Assoc. Meeting tomorrow evening at First Baptist Church of Amite tomorrow night at 6:30. Come enjoy the choir and orchestra from William Carey and preaching by the LBC President, Steve Horn.

The Friday Bible Study will meet at 10 A.M. Friday.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Secondhand Faith” –  http://odb.org/2010/05/19/secondhand-faith/
  • Another generation arose after them                                                                   who did not know the Lord                                                                                           nor the work which He had done for Israel.                                                                                                                         ~Judges 2:10~
  • “Faith is the Victory” –  http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Faith_Is_the_Victory/

This is a new week.  Be sure to give God His share of your time and efforts this week.

Anna Lee 

Sunday Addition

For God, who said,

“Let light shine out of darkness,”

made his light shine in our hearts

to give us the light of the knowledge

of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

~2 Corinthians 4:6~

 

Henry J. Hoffstadt, Jr.

Born: June 26, 1932
Died: March 13, 2015

Henry John Hoffstadt, Jr. (82) died on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond, LA. He was born in New Orleans, LA. Henry served in the US Navy during the Korean War, worked as District Manager of South Central Bell in Baton Rouge, and founded Hoffstadt Farms in 1977. Henry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Florence Moate Hoffstadt; two sons, Henry J. Hoffstadt, III and Harrell M. Hoffstadt and daughter, Holly Hoffstadt Strong; seven grandchildren, Brittany Hoffstadt, Hank Hoffstadt, Jonathan Hoffstadt, Nicholas Hoffstadt, Charlie Strong, Shelly Hoffstadt and Alaina Strong and sister, Lynda Hoffstadt Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry John Hoffstadt, Sr. and Alma Harrell Hoffstadt and four sisters, Alma Hoffstadt Neal, Blanche Hoffstadt Montz, Camille Hoffstadt Casey and Earllea Hoffstadt Perez. Rosary begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite, La. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the church hall and funeral Mass to follow. Interment will be at Hoffstadt Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation, 1109 S. Chestnut Street, Hammond, LA 70403. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “God is Listening” – http://odb.org/
  • My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;                                                   in the morning I will direct it to You,                                                                        and I will look up.                                                                                                                                                                                            ~Psalm 5:3~
  • “Sweet Hour of Prayer” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/h/shop.htm

 

Ladies, you are all invited to Montpelier Baptist Church at 10:00 in the morning to learn more about the Annie Armstrong Missions Offering.   Following the meeting, there will be a pot luck lunch.

 

 

Thursday

Look to the LORD and his strength;

seek his face always.

~1 Chronicles 16:11~

 

Andy and Betty Taylor ask for prayer for Rickie Mapes.  He has cut his right hand and could not be stitched together.  This is his “working” hand.  Pray it can heal quickly and with no complications.  (She told me Sunday, but I forgot.)

Mansell Stinson‘s doctors have found a way to increase his circulation!  Pray that it is enough to prevent surgery.

Renee Deck Terrell is having some health issues that make walking difficult.  Pray for the best for her.

Smiley’s sister, Frances McKenzie, and her family are in need of extra prayers.

Continue to pray for Joe and Jean Easley.  She will be having surgery at 6 this morning at Tulane.  He is in rehab in Hammond.  Thankfully, they have family and friends who have stuck by them through all their difficulties.  They are lovely people who have had a very difficult time over the past few years.

Mrs. Nadine Council called yesterday.  Dr. Earl Council is continuing to improve.

Mrs. Nadine Bridges was taken to North Oaks over the weekend.  I do not have an update, but I’m sure prayers are always appreciated.

Frances Strickland has a new short-term roommate.  This is working our well for both of them.  Pray for her as she continues to make needed adjustments.

Mr. Bobby Lawson continues to have hospice care at home.  Pray for him and his family during these unpredictable days.

Rev. Tim Jones had a change of medication that seems to be helping.  Pray for him as he faces additional testing.

Pray for Mrs. Cecile Alford and her family.

Koltyn Gafford is doing pretty well.  The family is making the necessary adjustments to being at home, but have certainly found and enjoyed the advantages of being back in Amite.

Pray for one of my neighbors who is having some problems.  We can best help by praying for her.

Pray for Mrs. Hellen Morris and her family.  She’s in rehab in McComb.

Terri Easley thanks everyone for praying for her.  She will be fine soon.

Alan Douglas Graham lost his battle to cancer yesterday.  Pray for his family in the coming days.

Noma Ann Dreher Newell

Born: October 18, 1947
Died: February 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2982699&fh_id=10545

Samaritan’s Purse

  • “Samaritan’s Purse is 45 years old today! We are humbled and honored to be part of God’s work these last 4 decades. …Join us in praising God for all he has done.”
  • “Malnutrition after Rebels Attack”

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/malnutrition-after-rebel-attacks/?&utm_source=SPFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_Y000-SOCM_SocialMedia&utm_content=2-24DRCBlog

  • “Responding to the Ice Storm”

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/responding-to-ice-storm/

Women’s Life Ministries Pregnancy Center (in Amite, west of the post office)is in need of volunteers. You can choose your free hours. A great place to gain a sense of giving back to our community through helping young women throughout their pregnancy. There are many areas that your experience can be of help. Please call Mrs. Teresa Ragusa for more information at 985-747-0602 .

Hope Center (Roseland) will be transforming from selling winter clothing to summer clothing next week.  If you are an volunteer, call me to set up some extra hours to help.  If you are a customer, begin to think spring, even if it is cold outside.

February 26th is here!  Ladies’ Night (for ladies from 3 to 103) will begin at 6:15 with desserts!  Can you think of any better way to celebrate?  Program participants will include members of Kentwood, New Zion, Kedron, and Roseland.  It may be cold outside, but it will be warn in the fellowship hall and in our hearts.  Bring a friend.

Tomorrow’s Ladies’ Bible Study will be on Esther.  We will meet at 10:00 A.M. in the fellowship hall.  Our Scripture will focus of Esther 2,4,7, & 9.  Studying her courage may help us have courage for a trying situation.

Baptist Press has a number of very interesting articles waiting for you at bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Changed Perspective” – http://odb.org/                                                                                               We certainly need a change of perspective periodically.
  • Now while Paul waited for them at Athens,                                                                                     his spirit was provoked within him                                                                                                     when he saw that the city was given over to idols.                                                                                                                                                     ~Acts 17:16~
  • “Change My Heart, O Lord”

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 17-18

Thanks for “tuning in and praying” today!  May our prayers be blessed.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Even youths grow tired and weary,  

and young men stumble and fall;

but those who hope in the LORD

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint. 

~Isaiah 40:30-31~

Mrs. Cecile Alford

This sweet lady has been hospitalized and is in ICU.  Pray for all the family, especially for Rebecca who will be flying home tomorrow.

Cory’s Father-in-Law (From Chris Wales)

Please pray for Melanie Wales in the loss of her father, Kenneth Evans, this morning, Saturday 21. The funeral will be at 11:00 AM in Byram, MS, Wednesday February 25. Burial will follow later in the day in Vicksburg, MS.

Camp Living Waters will be hosting Men’s Night for the men of our association.  Supper will be at 5:30 with a speaker to follow at 7:00.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

  • Breakfast at 8:00
  • Benefits a worthy need each month

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I’m looking forward to a great Lord’s Day.  I trust you are too!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

Young at Heart will meet at 10:30 this morning at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30 this morning.  Special entertainment by Diane Simmons of Osyka will be followed by a pot luck lunch.  This is a community event, so if you like to hear Diane sing, eat a good meal, or simply enjoy Christian fellowship, come join us.

Monday

“For God so loved the world

that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him

shall not perish but have eternal life.  

~John 3:16~

 

Michael Hornsby is scheduled for surgery at St. Tammany Hospital this morning at 7 A.M. The family has been warned that there are other people who have serious issues that may bump this surgery until later.  No matter the time, please pray.  Let’s consider a delay as an opportunity to pray a little more.

Koltyn Gafford has been allowed to spend more time outside the walls of the hospital. The big news is that he is scheduled to return to Amite on the 19th.  Please pray for the family as they make plans for this major change and for the adjustments that will take place in all of their lives.

Please continue to pray for Joe and Jean Easley.  He is still in the hospital while she is at Kentwood Nursing Home.  Pray for their family, church, and friends.

Bertie Hughes is the sister of Mr. Bobby and Mr. Burnell Simpson.  She is 85 and now living in Texas.  She seems to have multiple issues at the present time.  Your prayers will be appreciated for Ms. Hughes and her caregivers.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello will be having surgery tomorrow to help to drain some fluid building up in his head.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Taming the Untamable” – http://odb.org/
  • No man can tame the tongue.                                                                                                                                                       ~James 3:8~
  • “Oh, Be Careful Little Eyes”

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Genesis 24-27

Thom S. Rainer

  • Some articles that may be of interest to you.  You can pick the ones that you want to read.
  • His articles focus on a limited list of items.  Each one is short and to the point.
  • http://thomrainer.com/

Announcements

  • Young at Heart Tuesday at New Zion Baptist Church
    • Tuesday at 10:30
    • Entertainment by Diane Simmons of Osyka
    • You are invited to come as this is more of a community event than a church event.
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin
    • Fellowship, Supper, Music, Devotional
    • 6:30 P.M.
    • If you need more information, contact me.

Make sure you make today a “Meaningful Monday” by doing something for someone.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy, t

hat it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1, NKJV~

 

Christ Wales

Chris was released from the doctor’s care.  His back surgery is now in his past.  Thank God for his good recovery.

Mrs. Maxine Turner

Continue to pray for this precious lady and her family.

Mike Moore (of West Monroe)

Mike’s doctor in Memphis said the cancer is not apparent behind Mike’s eye.  Hopefully, it is all gone, but there is a magic time period of five years that will be the best milestone.

Jadon’s Journey

Jadon saw his orthotic specialist today. He made new inserts for his shoes. The best part was when he said ” wow he has surpassed what I expected for him. He is going to continue to become more athletic too.” He has seen Jadon since the beginning when he was just starting to walk and needed lots of support. So he knows how far he has come. He was extremely impressed today with just how athletic Jadon is even though he has little function on his right side.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his day)

Koltyn is having a small procedure in the morning (Wed.) to pull some teeth that have become loose from him grinding & they will have to put him to sleep to do so, please pray everything goes well and he feels no pain! Thank y’all 

Ladies’ Night

I encourage you to mark February 26th on your calendar.  “Love Letters” will be a great opportunity for ladies from three to 103.  Program participants will include people from three other churches, New Zion, Roseland, and Kedron, as well as FBC, Kentwood.  Plan to be in attendance.

 

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “What Money Can’t Buy” – http://odb.org/
  • In Him we have redemption through His blood,                                                                           the forgiveness of sins,                                                                                                                    according to the riches of His grace.                                                                                                                                           ~Ephesians 1:7~
  • “What Can Wash away My Sin” –  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1008

 Thank you for taking time to read and pray today.

Anna Lee

Monday

     “I urge, then, first of all,

that requests, prayers, intercession

and thanksgiving be made for everyone…”

~I Timothy 2:1, NIV~ 

Jadon’s Journey

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2015/02/no-news-is-good-news.html

Martha Griffith

Please pray for Martha as she has major dental work today in Hammond.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Want to thank my mom Sheena Roubique Newman (maw-maw) who came and took care of koltyn for the weekend so Kristin Russell Gafford and I could get some rest and see the other kids and visit with friends, Koltyn had a decent weekend he had a ruff night last night cause he is coming off some meds, let’s pray for a good week of therapy! God Bless.

Blackwell Family

Continue to pray for the Blackwell family.

Bobby Lawson

Mr. Bobby is having some better days.  Continue to pray for him and his family.

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen is out of the hospital, but still in McComb until she is built up some more.  Pray for her as she adjusts to the change and her family as they check on her.

Friday Bible Study – Women of the Bible – Priscilla

Frozen Food – We made the delivery yesterday.  It is very much appreciated.

Opportunity – I had the opportunity to speak to the ladies of Tangipahoa Baptist Church yesterday.  I am thankful for ladies who want to serve God in their church, community, and world.  Keep it up ladies.  To God be all the glory!

Read the Bible in a Year 

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • “For Our Health” – http://odb.org/
  • Oh, give thanks to the Lord!                                                                           Call upon His name;                                                                                           make known His deeds among the peoples!”                                                                                           ~I Chronicles 16:8~                                                                                 
    O give thanks unto the LORD;                                                                       for he is good;                                                                                                 for his mercy endureth for ever.                                                                                         ~ 1 Chronicles 16:34~
  • “Thank You, Lord, for Saving My Soul”

      “Thank You” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxntuF5Hrt8

( I couldn’t make a decision about which great song to use, so you get both today.)

Take time to do the important things today!

Anna Lee

bobby Lawson

Friday

The LORD is my strength and my song;

he has become my salvation.

He is my God, and I will praise him,

my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

~Exodus 15:2 NIV~

 

 

Pray for Martha Griffith as she prepares for a major dental procedure Monday and a three week recovery.

Continue to pray for Mr. Cush Shaw as he continues to recover from Monday’s surgery.

Continue to pray for the Ray Blackwell family.  He is resting comfortable surrounded by family.

Continue to pray for all the homebound people in our area.  Stop by and visit a few.  They will be blessed.  You will be blessed more.

Judy Ann Jones Lofton –http://www.tangilena.com/obituaries/obituary-judy-ann-jones-lofton

Rev. Joe Mckever’s wife passed away yesterday.  He is from the New Orleans area and widely known for his cartoons and charactitures.  As a matter of fact, there was a hugh charactirue of Rev. John Gilbert by his casket less than two weeks ago.  Pray for the McKever family.

Sunday is “frozen food Sunday” at Kentwood.  Bring your items packed in quart sized freezer bags and your fresh, home canned, and home frozen food, especially fruits and vegetables, to my Sunday School classroom.  The food will be distributed Sunday.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 23-28

 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+23-28&version=NIV

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Sledding and Praying” – http://odb.org/
  • Now it came to pass in those days                                                                      that [Jesus] went out to the mountain to pray,                                            and continued all night in prayer to God.                                                                                                                                       ~Luke 6:12~
  • “Neat to the Heart of God” –http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Near_to_the_Heart_of_God/

Disaster Relief Training is available at Woodland Park Baptist Church this weekend.  Call there or your local church for more information.

Have a great day and a great weekend.  Find some time to “Do Something” that makes a difference.

Anna Lee