Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Sunday

“Let the little children come to Me, and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

(Vacation Bible Schools are usually in June.  This is when/where many children come to know the Lord.  Pray this month for VBS’s all over our community, parish, state, and world.)

Norman Stuart

Norman has been moved from North Oaks to an acute care facility.  Pray for him and his family as they make more adjustments.

Eva Smith

Eva, of northwestern Alabama, is not doing well.  Please pray for my brother-in-law, Donnie Eudy and his sister, Sandra.

FBC, Amite Youth Mission Trip to Spain

The youth  have had great experiences, but will be traveling home today.  Pray for safe travels and lives, both in Spain and in Amite, that have been touched forever.   Thank God for their leadership and church providing such an opportunity.

Devotional, Scripture, and Song

“Kangaroos and Emus”

http://odb.org/2014/06/01/kangaroos-and-emus/

What an interesting fact!

Forgetting those things which are behind . . .
I press toward the goal
for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
~Philippians 3:13-14~

 

“Forward through the Ages”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/o/forwarta.htm

 

VBS at FBC, K begins Monday morning.  If you have not registered your children/grandchildren/nieces/nephews yet, it is not too late.  This can be done at church today or at VBS in the morning.

 

Last night, David and I heard a hymn, “Where No One Stands Alone”, on television.  We haven’t heard it in a long time.   It is the continuation of a thought that was brought up in Bible Study Friday morning.  I take these “God Winks” as a reminder for my life.

http://www.stlyrics.com/songs/g/gaithervocalband5212/wherenoonestandsalone875441.html

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

“Let the peoples praise you, God;

let all the peoples praise you.”

~Psalm 67:5~

 

Mrs. Jeanette McGehee

“Miss” Jeanette is better and should be home later today.  Thank-you for praying for her.

Becky Lynn Graves

Jill Brister’s cousin is improving.  She will require another surgery and more hospital time, but is headed to being able to leave the hospital.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

“Miss” Annie Bell’s foot is doing well, but she has pneumonia now.  Pray for the antibiotics to “kick in”.

Kenny Austin

(October 30, 1951 – May 28, 2014)

Kenny E. Austin, 62 of Oakvale, MS, died Wednesday,May 28, 2014 at Dauphin Island, AL. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm, on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Oakvale Baptist Church in Oakvale , MS. Burial will be in Oakvale Cemetery. Rev. Eddy Myers will officiate the service.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 10:30am-1:00pm at Oakvale Baptist Church .

Mr. Austin graduated Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond; Attended L.S.U. Pre-Veternarian; Farmer in Agriculture

Preceded in death by: Father: Harold Strother

Survivors Include: Wife: Johnna Austin-Oakvale, MS Mother: Charlotte Strother-Columbia, MS Son: Jacob-Elliott Harold Austin-Oakvale, MS Daughter: Caitlin Mallory Austin(Casey)-Bassfield, MS Brother: Mark Austin-Columbia, MS Nephews: Jamie Austin-Colorado; Blake Austin-Columbia

Hathorn Funeral Home of Columbia, MS is in charge of arrangements.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

As White As Snow

http://odb.org/2014/05/31/as-white-as-snow/ 

Your sins . . . shall be as white as snow.
~Isaiah 1:18~
 “Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.”
~Psalm 51:7 ~

“Whiter than Snow”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/i/whiterts.htm

VBS at The Lord’s Church

June 21-22

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Treat everyone you meet with dignity.” 

~1 Peter 2:17 MSG~

 

Debi Bales

Debi is having some health issues.  Pray the she gets proper treatment that leads to a good recovery.

Mr. Jack Hughes

Mr. Jack is undergoing tests to determine the cause of his current problems.  Pray for conclusive test results.

Kenny Austin

Jan Hammons’ brother-in-law, Kenny Austin (62),  passed away unexpectedly Wednesday while in Mobile.  He wake and funeral services will be Saturday at Oak Vale Baptist Church in the Oak Vale, MS community.  The service will be at 1:00 P.M.  Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  The funeral home has not published an obituary, but I will post one when it becomes available.

http://www.hathornfuneralhome.com/fh/home/home.cfm?fh_id=14308

Operation Christmas Child (You can follow them on Facebook.)

  • “I recently received a thank you letter from a child in Guyana who had received one of my shoeboxes. She told me she had three brothers, but that now I am her sister. It was a precious letter and I was happy to learn about one of the children receiving my shoeboxes. She said she prays every day and has accepted Jesus as her Savior.” – Dawna P.
  • Children who recently graduated from OCC’s discipleship program, The Greatest Journey, returned the love they were shown by handing out shoebox gifts to other children who had not yet learned about the love of Jesus. Watch below to see the impact that your shoebox gift can make, and then click here to learn how you can disciple a child, like one of these:http://bit.ly/TheGreatestJourney5-28
  • A young girl, enrolled in The Greatest Journey, began praying for the restoration of her parent’s marriage as they were separated with a pending divorce. During one lesson the teacher had the children write down some of their concerns on stones to throw away as they committed to giving each concern to God. The little girl began to cry after she threw away her stones and shared her concerns with the teacher. The teacher prayed with the little girl. Following this incident her parents came back together and decided to not get a divorce.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Wonderful reading that touches our hearts!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Jordyn’s Journey

http://odb.org/2014/05/30/jordyns-journey/

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
~Philippians 4:13~
“Be thou faithful unto death,
and I will give thee a crown of life.”
~Revelation 2:10~

“From the Cross to a Crown”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/c/fcrocrow.htm

Tomorrow may provide some sunshine.  We can provide some “Son-shine” every day regardless of the weather.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I waited patiently for the Lord,

and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.”

~Psalm 40:1~

Mike Moore of West Monroe

Mike recently learned that his cancer has not spread, but he has been bleeding behind his eye.  Yesterday, he got a shot in his eye to stop the bleeding.  Pray for Mike and his family as they wait and pray to learn if the shot was effective.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5385ff018b5cd3835c2495c5

Legislative Alert

Louisiana Baptists,

Somehow Senate Bill 654 has sneaked its way through the legislative process and now faces final passage in the House of Representatives.  This bill “requires the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage permits to commercial film theaters.” If this bill passes movie theaters would be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages. It is expected to come to the Floor of the House prior to the end of the session on Monday, June 2.

The full text of SB 654 can be read here: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=900559 It is imperative that we contact our representatives ASAP to insure the defeat of SB 654. If you do not know your representative, follow the link below to find out who he or she is. Then contact your representative via phone or e-mail and ask him or her to vote NO on SB 854. http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/H_Reps_ByAddress.asp

Kelly Boggs

Office of Public Affairs

Louisiana Baptists

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Quest for Stolen Treasure”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

[Jesus] said to them,
“Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
~Matthew 4:19~
“Jesus Calls Us”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesuscus.htm

Vacation Bible School

VBS at FBC,K begins Monday.  Call 229-8111 for more information and to register.

Thanks to those of you who read and pray.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“The righteous cry out,

and the Lord hears,

and delivers them from all their troubles.”

~Psalm 34:17~

 

Steve Hatchel

This is an update from Ana Hatchel, Steve and Ginger’s daughter-in-law. Ginger asked that I send out an update twice a week. So I will try and be failthful to do that. She is missing a lot of calls and feels bad that she can’t update everyone individually. You can call me or Aaron if you miss them and need to talk to them. I will include our email and phone numbers at the end of this email. Ginger is so appreciative of all your help and prayers! This would be even more difficult without your support.

Steve has had his first radiation treatment this morning and has started taking the chemotherapy medication today. He will have radiation every day (mon-fri) for 7 weeks and will take the chemotherapy medication every day while be radiated. After that he will take the chemotherapy medication 5 days every month and will do follow up MRI’s every three months.

Steve had some nausea this afternoon after taking the chemotherapy medication, but it quickly improved after taking the nausea medication. Steve will contine physical therapy at home and is now using the walker for short distances, although he tires easily.

Boyd will be flying in this Thursday and will be here through the weekend. Please continue to pray for the following:

*Rest for Steve and Ginger

*Complete healing and treatment effectiveness

*Safe travel for Boyd

*That they will be able to find the right resources to help them

Sherman Cutrer, Sr.

Sherman got off the vent and is thankful.  He is still in surgical ICU and will have to be in a regular room and walking steadily before he can come home in a few days.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“The Crash”

http://odb.org/2014/05/28/the-crash/

He will bring me forth to the light;
I will see His righteousness.
~Micah 7:9~
“Praise the Lord, O my soul.”
Psalm 146:1
“It is Well with My Soul” – One of my favorites!

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/t/i/itiswell.htm

We needed rain.  God is sending it – sending it for several days.  Think of how the vegetable and flower gardens will grow.  Look forward to getting to cut grass too!

Be careful as you travel!

Anna Lee

Wednesday (Posted Tuesday Night)

I just checked the weather report and learned we will have thunderstorms and heavy thunderstorms until Thursday afternoon, so I decided to post a little tonight.

Norman Stuart

Norman got a feeding tube and a trach this afternoon.  Pray these will help him get better soon.

Sherman Cutrer, Sr.

Sherman has had surgery on both arms.  He’s still hospitalized.  Pray for him as he begins to recover.

Dr. Ernest Graham

This former resident of Kentwood will be preaching for morning worship Sunday at FBC, Amite.

Operation Christmas Child

One night in Poland, shoeboxes were distributed to about 50 children in a community center after singing Christmas carols and reciting poems. The room erupted in celebration as the shoeboxes were opened. One young girl, Veronica, opened her shoebox and quickly put the lid back on. Then, with wide eyes, she opened it again and pulled out a T-shirt, a scarf, gloves, socks, candy, a brush and a pencil case. She held each item high in the air calling to her friends to look at her gifts. At the end of the night, one of the mothers said, “The shoebox is just one drop in the bucket, but without it we would have missed out on all this joy.” Another mother added, “Yes – and every drop creates ripples.”

Tuesday

“God reigns over the nations;

God is seated on his holy throne.”

~Psalm 47:8~

 

Becky Lynn Graves

Please pray for Jill Brister’s cousin, Becky Lynn.  She has had some serious complications following the birth of her son, Aidan James.

Luther Davis of Amite

Mr. Luther fell and is hospitalized for tests.  Please pray for him and his family.

Young Ladies’ Birthday Party

Ladies of FBC,K are invited to The Cafe at 11:00 this morning to celebrate the May birthdays.

God’s Storehouse in Amite

FBC, Kentwood collected peanut butter during the month of May.  I don’t have a final count, but will get one Friday.  Each jar of peanut butter had a label containing John 3:16 applied for a silent witness every time the peanut butter was seen/used.  God’s Storehouse has asked for jars of jelly/jam to be collected during June.  Bring them to FBC, K and leave them in the stairwell to the office.  Please note the we can only take purchased jelly/jam. not home canned, due to health regulations.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School will begin Monday morning at FBC, K.  We will be looking for children who are three years old though those who completed 5th grade in school this year.  Children can be delivered to the auditorium for 8:20 and picked up in the auditorium at 11:30.  Contact the church office at 229-8111 for information about registration and a t-shirt.

Other Vacation Bible Schools

  • June 16th at SCBC
  • June 23th at NZBC and EFBC

I don’t know times or ages for these, but you can contact someone from these churches if you need more information.

Ladies’ Night: Purses 

Our meeting is scheduled for June 26th at 6:15.  Sign up at the church or call the church office for more information.  You are requested to bring your purse and one (new or gently used) to pack at the meeting and then share as a “happy”.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Our Daily Bread – “Blessed Forgetfulness”

http://odb.org/2014/05/27/blessed-forgetfulness/

I am the door.
If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved.
~John 10:9~
“He took the children in His arms,
put His hands on them,
and blessed them.”
~Mark 10:16~

“Safe in the Arms of Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/f/safearms.htm

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Monday Addition

Don McDaniel  (From Jan Yarborough)

Don was able to go home yesterday but still has to go back in a couple of weeks to see about the other two arteries that have blockages. Please continue to keep him and family in your prayers. They are greatly appreciated.

Sherman Cutrer ( shared by his son)

Yall please pray for my Dad. He fell today (Sunday) climbing over a gate in his back pasture. Broke his left wrist and also broke his right arm just above the elbow. Bone came all the way through the skin. To say it aint pretty would be an understatement. He is gonna have surgery monday around 8 am. The left one is in a cast already and I dont know exactly what they are going to do in surgery to the right one but I saw they x rays and it is wrecked. Im praying they have a good surgeon to put him back together again. He is looking at a long road to recovery and all prayers will be appreciated.

Monday

“Therefore, brothers,

stand firm and hold to the traditions you were taught,

either by our message or by our letter.”

~2 Thessalonians 2: 15, HCSB~

 

Lloyd Hayden

Pray for Lloyd as he has an important medical test this week.  He and his family are appreciative of your prayers.

Hazel Smith

Pray for “Miss” Hazel as she has a test this week.  Pray she can get to feeling better soon.

Norman Stuart

Norman is about the same.  Pray for his family as they remain faithfully at his side.

Betty Pittman

Lois Pittman asked for prayer for Betty who has cancer.  Thanks for praying.

Mission Trip to Spain

The youth have safely arrived.  Pray for them as they minister in Spain.  May their experiences be life-altering for them and for the people they encounter.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“A Call to Comfort”

http://odb.org/2014/05/26/a-call-to-comfort/

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.
~ 2 Corinthians 1:3~
“As thy days, so shall thy strength be.”
~Deuteronomy 33:25~

“Day by Day”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daybyday.htm

I learned this hymn from the youth of my church about thirty years ago.  They learned it at camp and passed it on to the church when they returned.

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

The “young” ladies who have/had May birthdays will be honored tomorrow at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.  Come have lunch with us and enjoy visiting with some special ladies.  Ladies being honored are Judy Liberto, Wilma Smith, Firma Kay Schneeweiss, Marilyn Hart, Verna Callihan, Margaret Oliver, Kathryn Kuss, and Diane Turner.

Vacation Bible School

VBS at FBC,K will begin one week from today.  I look forward to seeing all the bring faces and working with the children again.  Contact the church at 229-8111 for more information, but not today.  The church office is closed today.

Memorial Day

Today is a day to remember and honor those who gave their lives in serving in our military protecting the freedoms of our country!  American flags in our communities should be a reminder if you are “out and about”.

Thank you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee