Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Friday

“Yours, LORD, is the greatness

and the power and the glory

and the splendor and the majesty,

for everything in the heavens

and on earth belongs to You.

Yours, LORD, is the kingdom,

and You are exalted as head over all.”

~1 Chronicles 29:11, HCSB~

 

Mrs. Mildred Birch got good reports yesterday.  Continue to keep her in your prayers as she resumes her normal life.

Mrs. Nancy Birch continues to search for answers.  Please continue to pray for her.

Read the BIble in 2015 – Isaiah 51-55

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer Missionary

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Lessons from a Fence –  http://odb.org/2012/10/14/lessons-from-a-fence/
  • Whoever hears these sayings of Mine,                                                                          and does them,                                                                                                                          I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.                                                                                                                        ~Matthew 7:24~
  • The Wise Man and the Foolish Man – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Wise_Man_and_the_Foolish_Man/

The associational WMU Week of Prayer Emphasis for Annie Armstrong will be Monday, March 16th at Montpelier Baptist Church.  The 10:00 A.M. meeting will be followed by a potluck lunch.  I hope many of you will be able to attend.

Keep praying for others during another cold weather time  of 2015.  

Anna Lee

Thursday Morning

 If my people,

who are called by my name,

will humble themselves and pray

and seek my face

and turn from their wicked ways,

then will I hear from heaven

and will forgive their sin

and will heal their land.

~2 Chronicles 7:14~

Cathy Russell spent a night in North Oaks for observation.  While at the hospital to visit Cathy, her mother, Nita R. Miller, fell in the hallway.  Please pray for Cathy and Nita as well as their family members checking on them.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell has been “checked out” and is doing okay.  Thank-you for your prayers for her.

Mrs. Mildred Birch made it home yesterday, but is on the road for two appointments in Baton Rouge today.

Mrs. Julia B. P. Forrest passed away.  Her service will be Saturday morning, March 14th, at FBC, Kentwood.

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

No Friday morning Bible study this week!

Time change Sunday – Set you clocks AHEAD one hour.

Operation Christmas Child – You have the opportunity to purchase items for the shoeboxes for needy children.  Check the table in the hallway across from the kitchen at FBC, K.  You can get a bag or several bags to fill and return to the same area.  New items have been added for the month of March.
Annie Armstrong Missions Offering 
Pray for the world situations and leaders in various countries.  Some leaders are elected and some are not.  Choose the ones God wants you to follow.

Wednesday

Do not be quick with your mouth,

do not be hasty in your heart

to utter anything before God.

God is in heaven and you are on earth,

so let your words be few.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Baptist Press – bpnews. net

  • WEEK OF PRAYER: An immigrant mindset in Toronto
  • Netanyahu: Iran poses world’s ‘greatest danger’
  • CP 4.81 percent ahead of projection
  • CP ‘a tool to obey the Great Commission’
  • ‘I would hug him,’ says florist of gay accuser
  • Bill to slash slavery gains quickly in Senate
  • Tennessee Temple to close, merge with Piedmont
  • FROM THE STATES: S.C., Fla., Texas evangelism/missions news; ‘We need to share Jesus every day where we live’
  • First-Person – FIRST-PERSON: Nurturing new churches
  • MOVIES: Redeeming the art

 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American mission work

http://anniearmstrong.com/lashey/

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 24 – 26

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Pray for all those struggling to survive in these weather conditions.  Thank God for the blessing and comforts you have.

Pray for all those whose lives and way of life are threatened around the world.  Thank God for His peace and love.

Pray for all those who have heartaches in our community.  The last three months have had more families with heartaches than I can remember.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday Evening

Pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch as she moves from Greensburg Hospital where she has been having her rehab.

Mr. Cush Shaw is not doing well.  He will be sent home tomorrow with hospice care.

Jean Easley is hospitalized at Tulane in New Orleans.  Please continue to pray for this family.  The last few years have been very difficult.

Nancy Birch is home and waiting to see a cardiologist for testing.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Joe Cutrer’s father-in-law, Ray Hines, had a stroke and is hospitalized at North Oaks in SICU.  Please be in prayer for Mr. Hines and his family.
Diana Walker Conleay

Born: July 08, 1941
Died: March 03, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2991894&fh_id=10545

Joseph Byron Bond
Born: June 08, 1957
Died: March 02, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2992572&fh_id=10545

Monday

“The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

and His ears are open to their prayers.”

~1 Peter 3:12a, NKJV~

 

Pray for Ladell and Nancy Birch.  He has just had some stents put in.  She is in Greensburg hospital for some testing.

Pray for Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell.  She did not seem her best when we saw her yesterday.

Chip Caraway will soon be having surgery for throat cancer.  Pray for him, his surgery team, and his family.

Arthur Danny Richardson

Born: September 09, 1944
Died: February 28, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2990385&fh_id=10545

Mrs. Margaret Caraway told me yesterday that the associational senior adult trip has been postponed to September due to her son’s surgery.

Annie Armstrong Offering – Travis and Staci Kerns

http://anniearmstrong.com/kerns/

Time Change – Next Sunday, you set your clocks ahead an hour (and get to miss an hour of sleep if you don’t go to bed earlier).

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Deadly Weapon” – http://odb.org/
  • Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength;                                                            . . . they shall run and not be weary,                                                                                             they shall walk and not faint.                                                                                                                                                                                                   ~Isaiah 40:31~
  • “Trust and Obey” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Read the Bible in 2015 – Genesis 32 – 35

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+32-35&version=NIV

Enjoy the rain.  Be thankful it is not ice and snow.

Anna Lee

Saturday

 But the fruit of the Spirit is love,

joy,

peace,

patience,

kindness,

goodness,

faithfulness,

gentleness and

self-control.

Against such things there is no law.

~Galatians 5:22-23~

 

Please pray for the family of Mrs. Avis Sullivan and get ready to hear her sing again in heaven one day.  Margie said she didn’t know yet what the arrangements will be.

Koltyn Gafford

Yesterday made 1 week since we brought Koltyn home from the hospital. Things surely are a quite bit different.
Sleeping habits are extremely different for him than before. He now goes to sleep between 3 & 5 every afternoon and sleeps til 3 or 4 in the morning. Most everyone that knows me, knows I am not a morning person but, I have managed to do quite well with the new bedtime schedule.
We’ve already made three trips to Baton Rouge, Monday we had evaluations for Occupational, & Physical Therapy & Wednesday an evaluation for Speech Therapy. Yesterday we had a follow-up appointment with his regular Pediatrician, also in Baton Rouge. He will have therapy twice a week, 45 mins sessions of each therapy on Monday & Wednesday’s for at least a year. Next week they are going to mold his feet for his AFO’s (ankle foot orthosis – A strong and lightweight solution for children & adults with mild to moderate drop foot.)
His Speech Therapist is already talking about working on trying to get his mouth and throat ready for liquids by mouth. He has already made progress making different sounds. We can now tell the difference between a hurt cry, a wet/dirty diaper cry, or just a simple whin which means he just wants to be held and loved on! My favorite of them all!!
He also knows the difference between Mommy & Daddy’s bed (which he used to sleep in every night) and his bed. Brad laid down with him in our bed one night while mommy took a shower, then put him in his bed when we were ready to go to sleep and abt 30 mins. later he started to fuss and we laid him in bed with us and he went sound to sleep. Definitely is a good sign that he remembers that was his normal place to sleep. Brad & I both are loving all the snuggles at bedtime. Thanks to everyone for your continued support and prayers. We still have a long recovery ahead of us! Keep the Prayers coming. We love you all

Brad Gafford & Kristin Russell Gafford

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Matthew 23-25

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

  • “Catching Up with Us” – http://odb.org/
  • When I kept silent,                                                                                                                                    my bones grew old through my groaning.                                                                                                                                                  ~Psalm 32:3~                                                                                             Though your sins are like scarlet,                                                                                                            they shall be white as snow.                                                                                                                                                                   ~Isaiah 1:18~
  • “Jesus Paid it All” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/p/jpaidall.htm  –  (Be sure to read the story that goes with this hymn.)

Have a wonderful day.  Spend some time reading God’s Word and singing His praises.

Anna Lee 

 

Friday

19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20 and teaching them to obey everything

I have commanded you.

And surely I am with you always,

to the very end of the age.”

~Matthew 28:19-20~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/54efd3714db921bd1cdf641c

Ladies’ Night: Love Letters

We had a good time last night with ladies from at least seven different churches. Thanks to all who prepared food, decorated, participated in the program, etc.  Join us for our spring meeting on April 23rd at 6:15.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Consistent Life” – http://odb.org/
  • He knelt down on his knees . . .                                                                                                             and prayed and gave thanks before his God,                                                                                   as was his custom since early days.                                                                                                                                                                        ~Daniel 6:10~                                                                                   

In Him we live and move and have our being.                                                                                                                                                               ~ Acts 17:28~

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 45-50

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Let’s live to Jesus today!

Anna Lee

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

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for

and certain of what we do not see.  

~Hebrews 11:1~

 

Please say special prayers for Mrs. Hazel Smith and Mr. Bobby Lawson.

Howard Ricks Fussell

July 13, 1937 – February 22, 2015

Howard Ricks Fussell passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Covington, LA. A native of North Tangipahoa Parish, LA, he was born on Tuesday, July 13, 1937, to Edna Ricks and Freler Fussell.

The beloved husband of Laura Varnado Fussell, he is survived by three sons – Jeffrey F. Fussell (Kelly), Howard Michael Fussell (Shannon) and Stephen L. Fussell (Jill); two brothers – Harold L. Fussell (Bettye) and Paul F. Fussell (Delphine); and nine grandchildren – Mikki and Dalton, Amanda, Megan, Bryce, Jacob and Madison, Lanie and Kate; and one great grandchild – Marla. His parents precede him in death.

Growing up in North Tangipahoa, Howard graduated from Spring Creek High School in 1955. In 1959 he graduated from LSU with a degree in Journalism and worked for Gulf States Utilities as a copywriter and photographer. Earning his M.A. in History from Lamar University, Howard’s Master’s thesis was published by the Texas Historical Society. He went on to earn his J.D. from LSU, joining the law firm of Barranger, Barranger and Jones in 1968. Howard took great pride in his professional career and along with its partners; the firm grew to become what it is today… Jones Fussell, LLP. Although retiring in 2009, Howard remained close to his Jones Fussell family. The American flag that flies over the offices of Jones Fussell will be flown at half-staff Friday through Sunday.

Howard loved football and watching their three sons play at Covington High School, where he was active in the athletic association. LSU football was also a big part of his social life, usually enjoyed with the 10th Street Rowdies and neighborhood friends. He enjoyed officiating games for many years and was a member of the Louisiana High School Officiating Association.

An avid reader, Howard enjoyed music, history and to travel. He sang with the First Baptist Church Celebration Singers, Christwood Singers and the First Methodist Church choir, where he was a member.

Most of all, Howard loved his family, his wife of 57 years, three sons and their exceptional wives, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend memorial services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours are scheduled to take place Friday, February 27, 2015 from 5-8:00 PM and also on Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM.

Immediately following Saturday’s service, the Fussell family would like to invite everyone to join them at the Covington Lion’s Club to raise a glass in celebration of Howard and a life well lived.

Interment will take place privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Covington Food Bank, 840 N. Columbia St. Covington, LA 70433 or to Heifer International, www.heifer.org or by calling (855) 948-6437.
Sign the family guest book or offer condolences to our tribute wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Howard Ricks Fussell please visit ourSympathy Store.

Samaritam’s Purse

  • Operation Christmas Child

Two weeks ago in Mexico, over 140 children received their shoebox gifts! One young girl, Duce, waited patiently to receive her box. When she opened it and found the photo of the children inside, she immediately clasped her hands over her mouth in surprise and began to cry. The little girl in the photo was a friend – she described the girl as her only friend in 3rd grade – whom she recognized from when she had lived in the United States. Duce and her brother, Jonathan, were born in the US, but returned to Veracruz about four years ago with their mother and she has not been in touch with her friend since then. You can read the full story here:http://bit.ly/OCCDuceStory

  • Happy Birthday Samaritan’s Purse—45 years old today! The purpose of Samaritan’s Purse is to meet emergency needs in crisis areas around the world and to do that in the Name of Jesus Christ. In all that we do, whether here or abroad, we want to make Christ known. I thank God for the donors and prayer warriors who stand behind us faithfully year in and year out.
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible in 2015
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
  • “His Choice” – http://odb.org/
  • God from the beginning                                                                                                                             chose you for salvation.                                                                                                                                 ~2 Thessalonians 2:13~
  • “A Child of the King” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/h/childkin.htm 

Ladies’ Night: Love Letters 

  • Thursday at 6:15
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • Begins with desserts
  • Program participants from Kentwood, New Zion, Kedron, and Roseland
  • All ladies from 3 – 103 invited

 

  • I hope you are planning to be there.
  • I will have it nice and warm for us.

Stay warm and dry today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“You are a chosen race,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

a people for His possession,

so that you may proclaim the praises of the One

who called you out of darkness

into His marvelous light.”

~1Peter 2:9, HCSB~

Today, I would like to introduce you to the teenage granddaughter of a former classmate and best friend, Carol Ann Cutrer Cleveland, from my school days. I was blessed to see her Sunday.

Maddie’s Miracle (Facebook)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maddies-Miracles/390075544489525?fref=nf

Obituaries

  • W. E. “Bill” Dykes

    Born: October 23, 1925
    Died: February 23, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2974776&fh_id=10545

  • Harold and Paul Fussell’s brother – I have not located an obituary yet.
  • Kenneth Evans (1932 – 2015)

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/clarionledger/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=174226311

“Living in a Time of Crisis” by Steve Horn

http://stevehorn.org/2015_02_23/living-in-a-time-of-crisis/

Fifteen Reasons Our Churches Are Less Evangelistic Today

 ThomRainer.com

Baptist Press 

bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

  • “Expect Great Things” – http://odb.org/2013/03/01/expect-great-things/
  • Who through faith . . .                                                                                                                                 out of weakness were made strong.                                                                                                                                       ~Hebrews 11:33-34~
  • “Expect great things from God;                                                                                               attempt great things for God.”                                                                                                                                        ~William Cary~
  • “To the Work” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/To_the_Work/

Frozen Food Sunday

This is the week we send frozen food to two families.  Bring the food to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School.  It needs to be about 2 cups of food frozen in a quart size bag.  One family needs one course foods such as beans and rice, gumbo, soup, chicken and dumplings.  The other needs fresh or frozen foods that have not been processed or made with processed ingredients – your canned or frozen fruits and vegetables and/or fresh fruits and vegetables.  Delivery will be made to the families Sunday afternoon.

I’m looking forward to a great birthday party today to honor some of our “young” ladies who have been “working” for the Lord for many years.  If you are available, you are invited to join us at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Anna Lee