Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Thursday Evening

I have a lot of names to share, so I thought I would begin tonight rather than in the morning.

  • Juliana Prescott has not had her test yet.  Keep praying for her.  She’s 2.
  • Bobby Forbes of Arcola was able to come home last night.  He still needs oxygen at this point.  Keep him and his family in your prayers.
  • Pat Hendry of Chesbrough has a bad case of bronchitis.  He was treated at the hospital and should be home by now.
  • Rusty Williams of Spring Creek is doing better and is probably going to come home tomorrow.
  • Buddy Bel of Amite is progressing nicely at St. Tammany following Monday’s heart surgery.
  • Mrs. Kathryn Kuss of Kentwood passed away this afternoon.  Her arrangements are incomplete while waiting for family members to arrive from out of state.
  • Hope Center
    • We began our 1/2 off sale on winter clothes, jackets, and shoes today. The sale will continue through February 24, 2017. We also have 1/2 off on TV’s, strollers, and car seats. Come visit us Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can sign up for the Food Bank on Tuesdays and Fridays. To sign up you will need a photo ID, utility bill with your physical address, income or SNAP authorization letter. We are located at 63076 Commercial St, Hwy. 51, Roseland, LA 70456. If you have any questions, please call us at 985-247-2235.
    • Attention all Two Rivers churches. The Hope Center will be having a work day on Saturday February 11 beginning at 8 AM. They will be putting the siding on the new building and doing construction on the inside as well. You can call the Hope Center at 247 2235.

      Bro. Don Meadows, Two Rivers Care Minister

Thursday

Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”

 But you, LORD, are a shield around me,

my glory, the One who lifts my head high.  

I call out to the LORD,

and he answers me from his holy mountain.  

I lie down and sleep;

I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.  

I will not fear

though tens of thousands assail me on every side.

~Psalm 3:2-6~

 

Susie Sharkey had her second shoulder surgery yesterday.  The doctor found a lot of damage.  She is not to use her arm for six weeks.  Pray for Susie as she tries to be “good” and patient.

Rusty Williams is improving!  His lungs are clearing of pneumonia.  Keep praying.

Mrs. Peggy Luce (Rev. David Luce’s wife) – Shared by daughter, Debbie

I’m a couple days late in updating everyone about my mother, Peggy Luce. She had another lumpectomy on Monday and 2 lymph nodes removed. She will meet with the surgeon in 2 weeks as well as get results from biopsy on lymph nodes. If that comes back clear, she will take preventative pill. If there is any cancer in the biopsy, she will take radiation. The news is much better than we thought at first, and she is feeling very well. We really appreciate all the prayers and kind thoughts from our friends and family. God has been so good to her and so faithful through this storm! We give all praise to Him! Please continue to keep her and my dad in your prayers!!!

Debbie Miller is now living in room 318 at St. Helena.  Pray for her as she makes this adjustment.  Pray for her family too!

Bible Reading – Lev. 11-13, Psalm 33, and video, “Holiness” (Jointhebibleproject.com)

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. in Fellowship Hall

Children in Action

The children packed a tote of new toys to go to the children in Petal, MS who lost their homes in the recent tornado.  One of the purposes of Children in Mission is to “Do”. They certainly are doing!  As we circled around the gifts to pray for the children, a first grader prayed over the gifts.  The prayer came from her heart.  It was beautiful!

It is not too late to bring your items for the tornado victims.  Items will be delivered next week.  Get your items in by Sunday.

“Our Best”

 

Give your best today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

What, then, shall we say in response to these things?

If God is for us, who can be against us?

~Romans 8:31~

 

 

Julieana Prescott

Thank you for the prayers. Due to her being congested the MRI was not done today. Will reschedule and will let you know .  Thank you again for prayers .

Williams Family Update

  • Jimmy – better
  • Rusty – better, but still hospitalized
  • Elaina – flu
  • Linda – flu!

 

 

Clodye E. McIntyre

February 23, 1921 – January 30, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4092964&fh_id=10545

 

 

Bible Readings – Lev. 8-10 and Psalm 32

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Everyone should be quick to listen,

slow to speak and slow to become angry, 

because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent

and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.”

~James 1:19b-21 NIV~

“Be Careful Little Mouth What You Say”

 

I’m looking forward to seeing boys and girls for missions class tonight as well as ladies for Bible study Friday and Sunday!  How blessed I am!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday Addition

My grandbaby with Down Syndrome has to have a procedure this morning at OLOL. MRI but she has to be put to sleep with a breathing tube bc she has to be very still .
Her name is Juliana Claire Prescott. Praying for the procedure to go well and God’s hands on her not to suffer with no drink since midnight and the IV. THANK YOU CHERYL

Tuesday

“The LORD is my strength and my defense;

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~

Susie Sharkey has re-injured her shoulder.  Pray for her as she has a repeat shoulder surgery tomorrow.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Rusty Williams is bette, but still sick.  Jimmy is better, thanks to his medications, but Elaina now has the flu too.  Expand your prayer list.

Carl Wayne Stevens is continuing to improve.  Keep praying for him.

David Lanier

October 03, 1934 – January 28, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4092033

Joey Capdeboscq, Jr.

April 04, 1963 – January 27, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4092040

 

Bible Reading for Today – Leviticus 5-7, Psalm 31, and Video on Atonement (Biblical Group – You may have to look to the left or right to fine the right one.)

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

“At daybreak, LORD, You hear my voice;

at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly.”

~Psalm 5:3 HCSB~

“Joy Comes in the Morning”

 

Tornado Relief – Think of all the items you would need to replace if your home was destroyed suddenly.  Think of all the items you would need to replace if your dorm room was destroyed suddenly.  If this touches your heart and you are able to make some purchases to help, please do so and then bring your items to the stairwell at the office entrance of FBC, Kentwood.  The items will be delivered to Petal Baptist Church so they can be distributed to those who need them the most.  Thank-you for helping.

 

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Anna Lee

Friday

Be completely humble and gentle;

be patient, bearing with one another in love.

~ Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)~

 

I was handed a prayer request for Oscar (11) who is in a child abuse situation.  I know you will want to pray for Oscan and others around him.

Continue to pray for Rusty Williams.  He’s made improvement, but is still in ICU.  Pray he soon recovers and no one else in the family catches the flu.

Billy Blount, formerly of Roseland, passed away.  Pray for the Blount family.

 

Bible Reading Plan – Leviticus 1-4, Psalm 30, and video on Leviticus (jointhebibleproject.com)

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 17

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Tornado Relief – Items are being collected for people in Petal, MS who were affected by the recent tornado.  Please bring your items to FBC, Kentwood and leave them under the stairwell by the office entrance.  Suggestions – sheets, towels, toiletries, and tools.  Thanks so much for caring and sharing.

 

“Look at the birds of the air.

They don’t plant or gather crops.

They don’t put away crops in storerooms.

But your Father who is in heaven feeds them.

Aren’t you worth much more than they are?”  

~Matthew 6:26~

“Aren’t two sparrows sold for a penny?

Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s consent.”

~Matthew 10:29, HCSB~

“His Eye is on the Sparrow”

 

Start your week off right. by doing something that makes a difference in someone’s life.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

I want to know Christ—yes,

to know the power of his resurrection

and participation in his sufferings,

becoming like him in his death,  

and so, somehow,

attaining to the resurrection from the dead.

~Philippians 3:10-11~

 

Rusty Williams was taken to St. Tammany hospital last night and is now in ICU.  His dad, Jimmy, was seen in the ER and sent home.   Both have the flu.  Rusty is also in respiratory arrest.  Please pray for these men.

 

 

Bible Reading for the Week – jointhebibleproject.com

Sunday
• Watch Torah Series: Exodus Part 2 (19-40)
• Read Exodus 35-40
• Read Psalm 29
Monday
• Watch Read Scripture: Leviticus
• Download Poster (Mark it up as you read!)
• Read Leviticus 1-4
• Read Psalm 30
Tuesday
• Watch Theme: Atonement
• Read Leviticus 5-7
• Read Psalm 31
Wednesday
• Read Leviticus 8-10
• Read Psalm 32
Thursday
• Watch Theme: Holiness
• Read Leviticus 11-13
• Read Psalm 33
Friday
• Read Leviticus 14-15
• Read Psalm 34
Saturday
• Read Leviticus 16-18
• Read Psalm 35

 

Missions March for the Lottie Moon Offering – This morning at FBC, Kentwood

 

Disaster/Tornado Relief – Bring your donations to the stairwell at the office entrance to the church in the next few days.

 

 

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit.”

~Matthew 28:19a HCSB~

“Set My Soul Afire”

 

May we all have our lives set on fire for the things with eternal importance.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

Joshua said to them,

“Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Be strong and courageous.

This is what the LORD will do

to all the enemies you are going to fight.”

~Joshua 10:25~

 

Today, I’m asking prayer for a former teacher who is also the wife of a Baptist pastor who served in our area a number of years ago.  Dr. and Mrs. David Luce live in the McComb area now.  “Miss” Peggy has stage two breast cancer.  Her daughter, Debbie Clark” wrote: “….my sweet mamma has been diagnosed with stage 2 carcinoma in her breast. We found out a few weeks ago, and she will undergo another surgery on Monday. They believe they can ‘clean out a little more’ with this surgery, send off again with a biopsy from lymph nodes and give a preventative pill for her to take until we get results. She may have to undergo radiation, but her bone scan came back clear. This is actually better news than we thought at first. I’m so very thankful that this has been detected pretty early. Please pray for my mom and dad. God is so good, and He’s got this!!!”

 

John R. “Joe” Battalora

April 26, 1920 – January 27, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/public:obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4090087/lud/9371F70D2588AF05264CC4609B7DC8F5

Disaster (tornado) Relief:  Don’t forget to bring your items to church Sunday or early next week.  Deposit your items under the stairwell at the office entrance to the church.

 

Scripture Reading – Exodus 32-34 and videos (Exodus 19-40, The Law. & Heaven + Earth – All found at https://thebibleproject.com/.)

Waylon Bailey’s blog – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer’s blog – thomrainer.com

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Don’t forget the Mission’s March for the Lottie Moon Offering Sunday morning.

“When [the wise men] had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream.

‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt.

Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’

So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt,

where he stayed until the death of Herod”

~Matthew 2:13-15a NIV~

“Trust and Obey”

Be an encourager through words, gifts, time, etc.

Anna Lee

Friday

Taste and see that the LORD is good;

blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

~Psalm 34:8~

 

Bobby Forbes had a typical “third day after surgery” which means he’s improving, but with a few issues that are being addressed.

Frances Gay will have her “third day after surgery” today.  Let’s pray she has a good day.

 

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 30-31 & Psalm 37

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 17

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Don’t forget to bring your items for disaster relief.

 

“Four Things I Want to Leave Behind” by Waylon Bailey, pastor of FBC, Covington – http://waylonbailey.com/2017/01/26/four-things-i-want-to-leave-behind/

 

 

 “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way,

he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 

She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 

But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. 

She came to him and asked,

‘Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? 

Tell her to help me!’ 

‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things,

but only one thing is needed.

Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.’ ”

~Luke 10:42~

“Our Best”

What more can He ask of us than “Our Best”?

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

I pray that out of his glorious riches

he may strengthen you with power

through his Spirit in your inner being,

~Ephesians 3:16~

 

 

Frances Gay is doing well.  She will go back in a couple weeks and set the date for her treatments.  Keep her in your prayers.

Bobby Forbes sat up for a long time and got to practice squeezing the “heart” pillow and learning to do lung exercises.  He is working hard to get past the surgery.

Carol J. Gill is home and resting.  Keep her in your prayers.

Jeffrey Brister is having problems with a blood clot in his lung and a kidney infection.  Pray he can get better and on to healing.

Betty Fussell is having problems with fluid in her lungs.  Please pray for her.

Andy Taylor‘s lungs were good.  His problem seems to be medication.  It has been adjusted.

 

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 28-29 & Psalm 26

 

Volunteers are needed to help in Mississippi and Georgia clean-up.

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/159d755bb65ccf3c

 

Don’t forget to bring items for tornado victims to the area beneath the stairwell at the office entrance.  I posted a list a few days ago.  I’m going to focus on items for children.  You can get an assortment or choose to focus on one type item.  I hope to have enough items to make a delivery next week.

 

“I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.”

~Psalm 119:60 NIV~

“Trust and Obey”

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Share the Good News of Jesus today!

Anna Lee