Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Friday Addition

Two friends, Milton and Yvonne Curtis of Kentwood, have had some recent health issues that have slowed them down dramatically.  They are the parents of Charlotte Accord. Please add them to your prayer list.

Kenneth Birch (posted by Sandy)

Update on Paw Ken. They went in yesterday evening and did a procedure where the injected something between 2 vertebras. He was able to sit on the side of the bed this morning. He is very happy about this. Recovery time to heal will take awhile but he is strong he will be up walking again before we know it. Thanks for all the prayers , calls and texts.

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

Wednesday

I have no greater joy than to hear

that my children are walking in the truth.

~3 John 1:4~

 

Pray today for Sherry Day as she prepares to learn more about a brain tumor tomorrow.

Pray for Joe Easley.  He will have shoulder surgery now.  Pray for the family who has dealt with so many issues over the past few years.
Please pray for the many grieving families in our area.  We’ve had so many deaths since the first of the year.
Oma Bridges Zachary
Ryan Lee Cutrer

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015

 Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Dangerous Shortcuts” – http://odb.org/

  • [Jesus said,] “Man shall not live by bread alone,                                                                         but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”                                                                                                                                               ~Matthew 4:4~
  • “My Hope is Built” – http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh368.sht

Annie Armstrong Mission Offering for North America

  • Washington D. C. new church plants – http://www.namb.net/dc/map/
  • Help support new churches in this area!  They are needed to spread God’s Word in our own country.

Coming Soon:

  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – Tomorrow at 6:30 at our house
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – “Anna”
  • Planning Meeting for Ladies Night – Sunday afternoon
  • “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at the Cafe on Tuesday, March 24th @ 11 A.M. 
  • Frozen Food for Families – April 5th
  • Ladies Night at 6:15 on April 23rd

Thank-you for reading and praying each day.  Your prayers help many people.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday Evening

Macy Gueldner (Written by her mother)

Macy needs a few extra prayers. She started with a small fever at school that rose to 102.4 by the time she got home. An ER trip to Baton Rouge was a definite. While getting her packed up to go, I noticed that her eyes were crossed and fixed in that position. It scared the heck out of me. She couldn’t focus on me, so I literally threw her into the car and raced to our local ER. I spoke with her doctor on the way, and he assured me that the fever was the culprit, and that she should be safe to travel to BR. So I sped right back home, where Jeremy took over. He’s on his way with her to OLOL ER. They let me give her Tylenol for the ride, and he said that she already looks a little better. Please pray for Jeremy, that he has a decent night, and pray that Macy gets over this quickly. She was really miserable.
Thank you Jessamy Core Long for giving me the heads up and always taking great care of Macy.

Harold Stokes

Harold had his aorta replaced today.  He is doing well.  The family has already had an opportunity to see him.  Please continue to pray for him.

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

Sunday (posted early)

 “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit,

but with humility of mind

let each of you regard one another

as more important than himself,

do not merely look out for your own personal interest ,

but also for the interests of others.”

~Philippians 2:3-4 ~

Ashley Bridges
Pray for Ashley Bridges and members of her Strickland and Bridges families as they make adjustments to her newly diagnosed seizure problem.  She has started on medication that will hopefully help get the problem under control.
Philip Morgan (Written by his mom, Virgie)
Put Philip  back in the hospital this afternoon. He has spinal leakage from the surgery and it is giving him terrific headaches. He will have a drain put in his back in the morning and will have to lie flat of his back for at least 5 days. Please continue to pray for him and for his healing. Thanks.
Anne Newton Ellzey

Born: May 15, 1937
Died: March 13, 2015

Anne Newton Ellzey, a loving mother, sister and grandmother, was born on May 15, 1937 and passed away at the age of 77 on Friday, March 13, 2015 at her home in Roseland. Anne was a retired school teacher and librarian, a member of First United Methodist Church of Amite and owner of A&J Mini Storage. She is survived by two daughters, Becky Ellzey Lambert and husband, Edward P., Horn Lake, MS and Mandy Ellzey Wootan and husband, Evan P., Roseland; son, Jerry “Lynn” Ellzey Jr. and wife Cindy, Roseland; grandchildren, Jerry Lynn Ellzey, III and wife, Rachel, Rocklin, CA, Rosanne Ellzey, Watson, James Hunter Ellzey and fiancé, Joanne Burkett, Ponca City, OK, Sarah Elizabeth Lambert and Rachel Rebecca Lambert, both of Horn Lake, MS, Victoria Michelle BonneCarrere and Abigail Nicole BonneCarrere, both of Roseland; great-grandson, Connor James Ellzey, Ponca City, OK; brother, Bert Newton and wife, Vivian and their daughter Natalie, Roseland. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lynn Ellzey Sr. and her parents, Elbert H. Newton and Mildred Thrash Newton. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite,
from 6 pm until 9 pm, Monday and from 8 am until religious services at 11 am Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Services conducted by Rev. Byron Humphrey. Interment Arcola Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday


“The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few.

Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest

to send out workers into His harvest.”

~Matthew 9:37-38, HCSB~

 

Chip Caraway

Chip is doing well and is at home.  Thanks for praying for him.

Eddie Muse

Eddie is much better.  Thank-you for praying.

Harold Stokes

Harold, of Amite, will be having heart surgery at OLOL Tuesday.  Please begin praying for him and his family.

CaringBridge – Macy Gueldner

We are now more than halfway done with the last phase of Macy’s treatment!!! 7 weeks of induction, 8 weeks of consolidation, and 61 out of 120 weeks down of maintenance… only 59 weeks to go! Macy’s counts were good again today. This marks several weeks of good counts, so I’m expecting an increase in chemo soon. She got Vincristine today and started her week of steroids… YUCK! This should be her “bad week,” but last month’s wasn’t too bad, so please pray for a not-so-bad bad week.

All in all, we’re enjoying our semi-normal, crazy life. I don’t know about y’all, but I’m counting down the days until Spring break!! It can’t get here soon enough! We’re loving the warmer weather, but could stand to dry out a bit. Where’s the sun? Has anyone seen it?

Cynthia Vining Smith

Born: July 21, 1942
Died: March 11, 2015

A resident of Kentwood, died at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born July 21, 1942 in New Orleans and was 72 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Smith Cooper and husband, Andre, Memphis, TN; son, James Leslie Smith, East Fork; 3 grandchildren, Mitchell Dane Smith, Memphis, TN, Jordan Andre Cooper, Memphis, TN and James Dakota Smith, Ft. Smith, AR; 1 sister, Susan Johnson and husband, Lonnell, Amite; and 3 nephews, many cousins and other family members. Preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ray Smith; father, John Tillman Vining; mother, Essie Mae Morris Vining and sister, Johnnie Mae Vining. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Shumock. Interment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Obituary for W. Nix Miller

Nix Miller, age 68, of Tuscaloosa, AL died March 10, 2015 at Hospice of West Alabama. The memorial service will be at 2pm Friday, March 13, 2015 at Pinkard Funeral Home, Haleyville, Alabama. Burial will follow at Winston Memorial Gardens. Visitation will precede the service at 1pm.

Nix was preceded in death by his parents Marguerite & Huey Miller Sr, & brothers Huey Miller Jr, and Brent Miller of St. Helena Parish, La. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Beverly G. Miller, his daughter Miranda Miller Little, John Boone Little(grandson), Johnny Zeb Little(son by marriage) all of Tuscaloosa, Al.; sister Wanda(Earl)Callender, West Feliciana Parish, La, brother Stan(Kathy)Miller, East Baton Rouge Parish, La, Hardy(Lisa)Miller, Baton Rouge, La, and John(Juvelyn)Miller of St. Helena Parish, La. Brother in law, Thomas(Susan)Graham, Highland Village, TX & Max(Dianne)Sanders, Haleyville, Al. He has countless other beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mr. Miller was awarded a football scholarship to the University of Louisiana-Monroe & earned a BA & MA degree at the University of North Alabama, Florence, Al. He was an educator with the Haleyville City School system for 14 years. He was also an entrepreneur and the founder of Miller’s Seafood of Haleyville, Al and owned Miller’s Seafood, Inc. DBA D’Johns Restaurant, St. Francisville, La for a collective 27 years. He was a member of the Tuscaloosa County Cattleman’s Association and First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa. He is presently a member of First Baptist Church, Haleyville, AL.

Nix was a very loving & compassionate husband, daddy, grandfather, father in law, son, brother, uncle, teacher, employer, & friend to many. He will be missed by all of his former students, customers, and friends, but mostly by his family. To know him, was to love him. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of West Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Al. For more information visit www.hospiceofwestalabama.com

Pallbearers will be: Tim DeLaney, Cody DeLaney, JJ Summers, Nathan Dobbs, Will Romine, Bobby Taylor, Will Walker, and Shane Cook
Online condolences may be left at www.pinkardfh.com.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 56-61

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Giving Up Our Mirrors” –  http://odb.org
  • [Bezalel] made the laver of bronze and its base of bronze,                                                                  from the bronze mirrors of the serving women.                                                                          ~Exodus 38:8~
  • “Spirit of the Living God” –  http://www.hymnary.org/text/spirit_of_the_living_god_fall_fresh

Annie Armstrong Mission Offering –  http://www.sbhla.org/bio_anniearmstrong.htm

Some people just try to endure/get through Fridays.  Do better than that.  Make today really count for God, others, and yourself.

Anna Lee

Thursday

 But for you who revere my name,

the sun of righteousness will rise

with healing in its wings.

And you will go out

and leap like calves released from the stall.

~Malachi 4:2~

 

Please pray for Cynthia Smith of the East Fork community.  She is in North Oaks.

Pray for Anne Ellzey of Roseland.  She is also in North Oaks and not doing well.

Mrs. Oma Zachary of the Hillsdale area is also in need of our prayers.  Of course, as you pray for these ladies, pray for their families.

Eddie Muse has been admitted to North Oaks.  Pray for his family, Eddie, and the medical staff caring for him.

Philip Morgan had a spinal surgery that is now requiring another procedure.  Pray this is successful.

Skip Caraway’s surgery went well.  Please continue to pray for him during the recovery period as he waits for the pathology report.

Pray for Kentwood senior adults who have been on our prayer list a number of times lately.  For example, Mr. Bobby Lawson, Joe Easley, Mrs. Catherine Yarborough, Mrs. Hellen Morris, Mrs. Cecile Alford, Mrs. Mildred Birch, and others.

Mr. Edward Garner

http://webapp2.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3001825

Baptist Press  – bpnews.net 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Hand Me The Binoculars!”  –  http://odb.org

  • The heavens declare the glory of God;                                                                                            and the firmament shows His handiwork.                                                                                ~Psalm 19:1~                                                                                                                                                     

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 21 – 22

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions 

http://anniearmstrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2015-AAEO-NAMB-Funding-Chart.pdf

The BCM lunch at SLU went well yesterday.  There was plenty of help and all the food people/classes was delivered to the church on time.  Also, the helpers who went did a good job.  Let’s prepare to do it again next year….

Take in the beauty of the world God created.  Choose something like the clouds, a tree, a rainbow, a leaf, a bird, or a horse to admire.  Think what a a mess you would have made if you had tried to create anything.  Thank God for His creation.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Then God said,

“Let us make man in our image, 

in our likeness, 

and let them rule over the fish of the sea

and the birds of the air, 

over the livestock,

over all the earth, 

and over all the creatures

that move along the ground.”  

~Genesis 1:26~

 

Please pray for the families and friends of the eleven military personnel who apparently crashed last night.

Please pray for Martha Pevey Drago, mother-in-law if Meghan Sharkey Drago.  Martha is having surgery for a cancer issue.

Skip Caraway, a former student, is also having surgery today.  Please add him and his family to your prayer list.

Deborah Bales is getting some improvement with her knee and nerve issues.  Thanks for praying for her, but please continue.

Devotional – “Shocking Accessibility” – http://odb.org

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalms 23-27

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America

http://anniearmstrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Annie-Armstrong-Easter-Offering-Fast-Facts.pdf

What does God have on your schedule today?  Make it a priority!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro

throughout the whole earth,

to show Himself strong

on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”

~2 Chronicles 16:9a, NKJV~

 

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Sorry for not doing updates as much trying too get things in order again.. Koltyn is doing well in therapy, still have a long road but he is working hard, he is adjusting being at home, I think he knows he is at home cause he knows between his bed and his mama and daddy’s bed which he loves to sleep in every night and we don’t mind that at all! Brother and sister are very happy that we are all home together! I want to thank everyone who has been bringing us food every night! Thank you so very much!! Continue to keep praying for Koltyn as he still works very hard on the road to recovery!!!

Please say special prayers for Anne N. Ellzey of Roseland and her family.

Sherry Day received a “less than the best” medical reports yesterday.  Pray for strength and encouragement for her and her family,

Pray for future missionaries as they leave for a big city for “hands on” training.

Annie Armstrong Missions Offering – More about Annie

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Unexpected Encounter” –  http://odb.org
  • The Lord repay your work,                                                                                                                  and a full reward be given you                                                                                                            by the Lord God of Israel.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ~Ruth 2:12~
  • “Be Ye Doers of the Word”  

Thom Rainer –  http://thomrainer.com

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015

Be  thankful today.  Do the things God leads you to do.  Be a Ruth!

Anna Lee