Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Thursday

“What man among you,

if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

If you then, who are evil,

know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will your Father in heaven

give good things to those who ask Him!”

~Matthew 7:9-11~

 

Donnie and Delores Travis

Donnie is recovering from heart surgery.  Delores fell from a ladder and broke a leg.  She is in North Oaks for surgery and a pin(s).  Please pray for this couple.

Yvonne Birch

Yvonne’s foot is better, so the boot was removed from her foot.  Pray she can stay healthy.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

“Lil Man” is recovering nicely from his brain surgery – talking, laughing, eating, etc.  His latest MRI shows no tumor in his brain, but he will need additional treatment (radiation and chemo) because of the likelihood the tumor will return.  Pray for the family’s strength and endurance for the “long haul”.  The family is thankful to God and to all the people who have provided encouragement.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges

“Miss” Evelyn is home.  Pray for her safety from falls as she moves around.  Be an encourager to her.

Mrs. Myra Rigby

Karen Miller’s mom continues to need out prayers, as does Karen and the rest of the family.

Baptist Press – Very timely stories that are up-to-date in relevance.

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “What’s in a Name?”

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

Hymn of the Day – “The Name of Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/a/nameofje.htm

It’s been many years since I heard/sang this song, but the sweet melody and lyrics

carry a powerful message, all the same.

Bible Study

Friday at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC,K

“Bonanza” and the Bible make for an inspiring study.

Team Kid

This program will complete it’s first “year” on April 13th at FBC,K.

A new program will be started for the summer months.  Stay tuned.

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Excitement is “in the air” for our first gathering.  Ladies (including youth and children) of all ages are encouraged to participate.  Invite your family, friends, and neighbors.  April 24th is the date.  Sign the list at church or call the church to reserve your spot (and your chocolate)!

Have a great day!  Make it a better day for someone!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

My administrative site was down this morning.  Jason has it going again.  If you read this, be thankful for Jason and his skills.

 

“I have set you an example

that you should do as I have done for you.”

~ John 13:14-15~

 

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Better Catherine will be home Friday.  Begin to pray for her as she makes this big adjustment.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

Surgery went well yesterday.  He was sitting up and eating soup last night.  The family thanks you for your prayers.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

“Miss” Annie Bell is progressing.  Pray for her, Mr. Phillip, and other family members who help them in many ways.

“Eight Confessions of Church Spies”

http://thomrainer.com/2013/08/13/eight-confessions-of-church-spies/

We need periodic reminders of how we should present our faith through our church and the way we welcome visitors.

“Our Daily Bread” – “You’ve Got a Friend”

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

Hymn of the Day – “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/f/wafwhij.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

What an opportunity God has for us today!  Are we up to it?

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~

 

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santanegello

Surgery for his brain tumor will be at 9:30 our time this morning.  Please be in prayer for Johnnie, the surgery team, his family, and his friends.

Christopher Brian Easley
(June 7, 1964 – March 28, 2014)

Christopher Brian Easley, 49 years old, born in Clinton, LA and a resident of St. Helena Parish all of his life died on Friday, March 28, 2014. Christopher was a faithful and loving husband and step-father. He was a faithful member of Cornerstone Church of Amite fulfilling many duties as an elder and in his ministry of helps. He worked at Plaquemine Point Ship Yard for over 20 years. Loving the job that was set before him, he was known to always have a smile that would make you smile in return. The family would like to thank everyone for the prayers for strength during this time. For Christopher has found his, walking with the Lord Jesus and the smiles continue! He is survived by his wife of 22 years and 10 months, Geralyn R. Easley, Greensburg; brother, David Easley, Jr. and wife, Vera “Minnie” Easley, Greensburg; sister, Patricia Bergeron and husband, Ricky Bergeron, Elmer, LA; numerous step-children in Iowa, Nebraska, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews in Kentwood, Greensburg, Elmer and Mississippi and Texas. Preceded in death by his parents, David Taylor “D.T.” Easley and Ola Mae Smith Easley. Visitation at Cornerstone Church, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Mervin Strother. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Free Tomatoes”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Our Best”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/ourbest.htm

Do something for someone else today!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly,

kindhearted, and humble in spirit;

not returning evil for evil or insult for insult,

but giving a blessing instead;

for you were called for the very purpose

that you might inherit a blessing.”

~1 Peter 3:8b-9, NASB~

 

Mrs. Yvonne Birch

Pray for “Miss” Yvonne.  Tomorrow is the day she sees her doctor and will possibly get the “boot” removed.

Our Daily Bread – “Bottled Water”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Showers of Blessing”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/b/sblessin.htm

Today, we are not going to get any rain, but those”Showers of Blessing” will abound.  Even though you may need to spend most of the day inside, try to find some time to enjoy some time with God outside thanking him for the changes in weather he gives us.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“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~

 

Wayne Criswell

He completed chemo #5 of 7 Friday! About 1/2 way thru his radiation. Then I guess they will do another scan to evaluate! So ready to get this over! He has had very few problems with the treatments other than some dietary limitations! He is still going to the gym 4x a week but not for as long! Thanks for the prayers!  (Mary)

Susie St. Alexander

Susie is much better.  She was able to sit up for 3 1/2 hours yesterday and eat some of a regular meal for the first time.  She’s off the vent and on regular oxygen.  Please continue to pray for her improvement and for her family.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Johnnie, his family, and some friends have made it to Phoenix, Arizona where he will have his treatment.   Pray for them as he goes through this process.

Maisy Rae Belgard

http://www.sealefuneral.com/obituaries.aspx?turl=http://hosting-6068.tributes.com/obituary/show/maisy-rae-belgard-101086451

Baptist Press 

 BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “Blessed are the Meek”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Blessed Assurance”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/l/e/blesseda.htm

Have a great Lord’s Day!  Spend some time in His house today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Greater love has no one than this,

that one lay down his life for his friends.

You are My friends

if you do what I command you.”

~John 15: 13-14, NASB~

 

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our Daily Bread – “A Better World”

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

Hymn of the Day – “To the Work”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/tothewor.htm

I hope we all will take some time to pray for our troubled world and out leaders today.  Also, say special prayers for those around the world who have not come to know Jesus yet.

I’m thankful to be okay after that “lightning show” last night.  I hope you survived without any major problems.  

Anna Lee

Friday Evening

Are you ready for some good medical reports?

  • Micah Tolleson, my young cousin in Texas, had an MRI to see if his brain tumor has grown back.  It seems to have been eliminated by surgery and chemo.  He will have another MRI on October.  If it come back like today’s report, he will be declared free of cancer.  Thank-you, God!
  • Chris  Wales (from Kathy)
    God is so good!!! The doctor just left the room. All tests came back normal. He said Chris has Bell’s Palsy. The vertigo is from the nerve passing by his ear being weakened. Everything should clear up in several weeks to a few months. We appreciate everyone’s prayers. We definitely give God all the glory!!

     

Friday

 “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen,

but on what is unseen.

For what is seen is temporary,

but what is unseen is eternal.  

Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed,

we have a building from God,

an eternal house in heaven,

not built by human hands.”

~2 Cor. 4:18-5:1~

 

Chris Wales

Anna Lee, Chris has been admitted to OLOL for testing and observation after suffering a mild stroke at home on Wed afternoon. He has some residual issues on his right side involving his eye and mouth and,  also, his balance when walking. Not sure how long we’ll be here.  Undergoing tests, waiting on results from the doctor. We would both appreciate the prayers of your faithful followers on the prayer link.

Thank you and may God Bless all!

Kathy

Susie St. Alexander

Susie is doing better.  She  rotates between a vent and a c-pap machine.  Her swelling in her hands and feet is going away.  The family appreciates your prayers.

Lavell Case, mother-in-law of Rev. Mike Foster, pastor of FBC, Amite

Miranda’s message:

On day 151 @ MD Anderson, Tuesday March 25th, mom walked into the presence of Jesus Christ! The battle is over and she fought hard. All of you that have prayed and encouraged us and especially her over the last 5 months, are greatly appreciated! We praise God for His mercy and grace! Funeral services will be on Saturday at 2p with visitation Friday from 6-9p all at Riverwood in Brookhaven, MS.

Our Daily Bread – “Waiting”
Hymn of the Day – “We’ll Understand it Better By and By”
Baptist Press
Bible Study 
10:00 A.M. on Fridays
Fellowship Hall
FBC, Kentwood
 Life has its ups and downs, but God is always there and always steady!
Anna Lee

Thursday

“Everyone who asks receives,

and the one who searches finds,

and to the one who knocks,

the door will be opened.”

~Matthew 7:8~

 

Gail Brister

Continue to pray for Gail.  It has been weeks since she injured herself.  The left arm feels as bad now as it did the first day.  Pray she can overcome this soon.

Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Betty Catherine is still in rehab in the New Orleans area.  Pray each day there helps her progress a little more.

Donnie Travis

Donnie is now at home in Arcola after two by-passes at North Oaks.  Pray for continued progress.  Pray, too, for his wife Delores as she is the primary care-giver.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

Mrs. Annie Bell is now hospitalized at Greensburg.  Pray for her healing one again.  Pray for Phyllis Yarborough and others as they assist the staff in caring for “Miss” Annie Bell.

Susie St. Alexander

Susie is still hospitalized in Lacombe.  He heart is doing well, but not her lungs.  The staff will try again today to remove her from the vent.  Your prayers are appreciated.

Karen Miller and Mrs. Rigby

Karen continues to be the care-giver for her mother in Alabama.  Pray for them as she progresses and as they make plans for treatment.

“Young Ladies’ Birthday Party”

We had twenty-one ladies Tuesday.  A good time was had by all!

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Wyatt Wayne “W.W.G.” Gill 

(November 7, 1956 – March 25, 2014) 

http://www.lyricsfreak.com/c/clint+brown/breathe+on+me_21007862.html

Our Daily Bread – “The Link to Life”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Breathe on Me”

http://www.lyricsfreak.com/c/clint+brown/breathe+on+me_21007862.html

To quote Bro. Danny, pastor of SCBC:

“Of all the things that happened today the most important thing that happened is that God in His amazing grace gave us another day.

Should He do that make it a good one if He doesn’t look me up when you get up there and let’s spend a few moments worshipping Him together.

Either way tomorrow will be a new day or a trip home! Enjoy whichever one we get! God bless.”

Anna Lee