Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Saturday

But these are written

so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah,

the Son of God,

and by believing you may have life in His name.”

~John 20:31, HCSB~

 

 

Pray for Brian and Tamara Richards as they continue the process to adopt a child from Haiti.

Please pray for Summer Mixon, the daughter of a former student Terry, who is in critical condition in ICU.  Pray for the medical staff as they try to reduce the amount of oxygen she is using following gall bladder surgery.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Stuck In The Mud” –  odb.org

  • He . . . brought me up out of . . . the miry clay,                                                                                   and set my feet upon a rock.                                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 40:2~                                                                                                                                          “Justified by His blood,                                                                                                                          we shall be saved from wrath through Him.”                                                                              ~Romans 5:9~ 

  • “Saved” –  cyberhymnal.org                                                                                                                                                                          

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 5-6

East Fork Baptist Church Vacation Bible School 

  • “Journey Off the Map”
  • June 22-26
  • Preschool – 6th Grade
  • 5:00 – 8:30 P.M.
  • Commencement – Sunday, June 28th @ 6 P.M.

Pray for safety for those who are traveling this holiday weekend.  Remember those who gave their lives providing and protecting the freedom of citizens of our country.

Don’t forget the 90th birthday celebration for Mrs. Kathryn Kuss at FBC, Kentwood from 1:00 – 3:00 this afternoon. 

Anna Lee

 

Friday Afternoon

Melissa Johnson called to request prayer for her family.  Melissa’s uncle, Jose Martinez, passed away while on a Mediterranean cruise.  It will be a couple of weeks before the body can be sent home, so his wife, daughter, and son-in-law will fly in sooner.  A sudden death is hard, but these circumstances are much more difficult.  Melissa said he had his heart attack while doing something wonderful, a once-in-a-lifetime cruise.  Please pray for Melissa and all the family.  Melissa said Jose lived in Kentwood for many years so many of you will remember him.

Thursday Evening

I have some things I want to go ahead and share tonight.  Most of you won’t read it until Friday though.  I’ll also post in the morning.

Sylvester’s Humphrey

Syl’s surgery was delayed because of an emergency surgery that require the surgeon’s attention.  I talked with Shirley just before and after she talked with the doctor post-surgery.  The surgery went well.  Sylvester is in ICU now because of a vent, but is considered stable.  Let’s all pray he has a complete recovery in a timely manner.

IMB Missionary Eies Unexpectedly in Malawi

 http://subsaharanafricanpeoples.imb.org/stories/view/malawi-missionary-dies?cid=95916

Steve Echols

Many of us remember and love Steve and Julie Echols and will be interested in the latest step in his work.

http://christianindex.org/echols-bpc/

 

Thursday

“Be humble and give more honor to others

than to yourselves.”

~Philippians 2:3b NCV~

Doug Toney

Wednesday May 20, 2015

Doug stayed awake a little more today. He sat in a cardio chair about two hours. He tries to talk,but really needs to let his vocal cords heal. He was on the vent 12 days before it was removed. He was reintubated for gall bladder surgery, but thankfully just for a few hours. He still has a very long healing time ahead. Please continue to pray for Doug….

Joe Easley

Joe is back at home.  He has great friends who help him with his needs.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Patricia Travis McKnight

Born: July 21, 1949
Died: May 20, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114971

Euell O. “Junior” Jones, Jr.

Born: June 03, 1939
Died: May 19, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114143

James “Jimmy” Eldridge Morris

Born: March 17, 1931
Died: May 19, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114983

Ann Gayle Darouse

Born: December 29, 1940
Died: May 17, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114430

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 41-42

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Bible Study will be this morning at 10:00.  We’re studying “Women of the Bible: Leah”.

Coming soon- VBS!

  • FBC, K – June 1-5, 8:30-11:30
  • New Zion Baptist Church – Third week of June in the evenings

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

 

Brantley Williams

This is the two year old from Livingston Parish who was injured in a four-wheeler accident a week and a half ago.

 They have taken some of the meds off. They are taking the vent tube out as we speak. He is doing great

Rev. Sale Trice Lilly Jr. –  http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=sale-trice-lilly&pid=174896227&fhid=14664

Ann Trappey’s dad had a brief illness following a four-wheeler accident.  Please be in prayer for his family.

 

They have taken some of the meds off. They are taking the vent tube out as we speak. He is doing great

Wednesday

“Let the peoples praise you, God;

let all the peoples praise you.”

~Psalm 67:5, NKJV~

https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/8

Please continue to pray for Sylvester Humphry.  He is in St. Tammany and very sick.  I know your prayers will be greatly appreciated.  As you are praying for him, thank God for his vision and dedication to the Hope Center.  Without him, Hope Center would not exist.  Pray for those who are “stepping up” to try to fill the shoes of Sylvester and Shirley while they are not able to be there.

I was blessed to see Mr. James W. Frazier and Miss Shira Easley yesterday.  They have come a long way since their surgeries.  Even though they have not been released by their doctors yet, they both are in God’s house and very thankful to be there.

Someone special to pray for today – Mrs. Hazel Smith

She tends to be rather quiet, but if you spend some time with her, you’ll soon see how important God has been and continues to be in her life.  Her faith is strong!  She is such a blessing to know.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 57-59

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song –

  • “Guard Your Focus” –  http://odb.org/
  • Looking unto Jesus,                                                                                                                                 the author and finisher of our faith.                                                                                                                                               ~Hebrews 12:2~                          

               I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.                                               So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything,                                               but only God, who makes things grow.                                                                                                                                                The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose,                                                       and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor.                                                                                For we are co-workers in God’s service;                                                                                                           you are God’s field, God’s building.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ~1 Corinthians 3:6-9 (NIV)~

Don’t forget:

  • Operation Christmas Child – Pray for the collection process and those who will be sorting, delivering, and receiving the “shoeboxes:.
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – This week at 6:30 P.M.
  • Friday Bible Study – MEETING THURSDAY THIS WEEK!
  • VBSs are fast approaching.  Pray for those who are planning and studying and those who will attend.
  • Frozen Food for Families – Put some food up each week in quart size bags.  The food is appreciated so much by those who are benefitting from it.
  • Other opportunities to learn and serve – Find your slots for service.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

” Serve the Lord with Gladness” today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

Sylvester Humphrey

Please be in pray for Sylvester Humphrey, director of the Hope Center in Roseland.  Syl is having breathing problems and is hospitalized in St. Tammany Hospital.  As you pray for him, please also pray for his family. 

Tuesday

Bible Study Change – Bible study at FBC, Kentwood will be Thursday at 10:00 this week.  Please pass the word.

 

“Faith is confidence in what we hope for

and assurance about what we do not see.”

~Hebrews 11:1 NIV~

 

Doug Toney

Monday May 18, 2015
Doug is getting great care here at Northshore Specialty (Covington). He has a bit of a temp and his back is hurting, so he just got something to help with that.  (Sandy)

Please continue to pray for Doug, Sandy, and the other members of the family.

Brantley Williams

Brantley’s medication was reduced for a couple of hours today allowing him to wake up briefly.  Please continue to pray for this two year old.

Read the Bible in 2015 –

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Great Healer” –  odb.org
  • I am the Lord, who heals you.                                                                                                                                              ~Exodus 15:26~
  • “The Great Physician”  –  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/990

Reminder – Toni Holland Fitzgerald will be speaking about nursing homes, home health, hospice, physical therapy, etc. at New Zion Baptist Church this morning at 10:30.  There is no charge.  Everyone is invited to attend.  A question/answer session will follow the information she gives.

Bible Study Change – Bible study at FBC, Kentwood will be Thursday at 10:00 this week.  Please pass the word.

Prepare to make a choice about this day.  Will you be helpful? an encourager? a friend? a helper? a good listener?  a friend?  an intercessor?  etc.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday Addition

Update on “Miss” Susie

Her medication was changed by Dr. Cefalu, her cardiologist.  She has now been released and will be staying with her daughter, Ginger, for now.  Thank you for your continued prayers for her and her family.