Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Sunday

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting 
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
~Proverbs 31: 30-31~

 

Wayne Criswell (from Mary)

This recurrence is located in the lymph node behind the sternum and
can only be treated with chemo and radiation therapy! He will have a
medi-port placed on Wed at noon and then we will begin treatment. The
oncologist says it will respond well to treatment and that will begin
shortly. Chemo will be weekly at Ochsners in BE and the radiation will
be daily at Mary Bird Perkins here in Hammond! Please keep us lingual
your prayers as we begin this journey! Thanks

Billy Gregoire

The husband on a distant cousin, Edna Draughon Gregoire, will be having by-pass surgery tomorrow in New Orleans.  Please add you prayers.

Tinsey DeBlanc

“Miss” Tinsey will be having surgery tomorrow morning at 7:00.  Both she and her family will be appreciative of your prayers.

John  Orr of Texas

John is home and doing better after having a pacemaker implanted.  Pray for him and his children as they stay with him for a while.

Spring Creek Baptist Church

Spring Creek will return to their two Sunday morning worship services (8:45 & 11:00) today. Sunday School (10:00) is in the time between the services.

Reminder from Chesbrough Baptist Church

Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m.
Church service begins at 11:00 a.m.
Bible drill begins at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday night service begins at 5:00 p.m.

The Lord’s Church

We are continuing our series “Biblical Missions” at The Lord’s Church today as we look at Acts 1:8. Our message today; A Gospel for all People.

Baptism at FBC, Kentwood

Andrew Nielson, son of Bro. Ronnie and Angie, will be baptized as part of the morning worship service.  Pray for this young man as he grows in the Lord and for his family and teachers as they encourage him.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Why Cause Grief”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “The Little Wave”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-little-wave/

“Sometimes we need to quit thinking only about ourselves, and look at the bigger picture!” – Amy Alusa

Hymn of the Day – “Leave it There”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/e/leaveitt.htm

Have a great Bible study and worship experience today!

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Mrs. BurnelleLee (93)

“Miss” Bernell is at the Greensburg Nursing Home.  She now has dementia.  Please add her to your prayer list.

Debbie Luce Clark

Debbie is another of my former students.  She lives in SW MS.  Her latest procedure was to have a defibrillator implanted.  She is now home and looking forward to some rest.  Pray she does well now.

Andy Taylor

Andy is better (after taking five different medications) and finally feels like he has “turned a corner”.  I’ll be glad to see him back at church in a week or two.  Continue to pray for him.

My confusion!

I went to church with Gayle Owens in Roseland for many years.  She has two sisters that I have not known as well as Gayle, thus getting them confused.  Both are having health issues so you can say prayers for the whole family.

Sylvia Jackson is in North Oaks ICU with pneumonia.  Her son is Dennis.

Susie St. Alexander has had tests done at the heart hospital in Lacombe.  She will be having open heart surgery on February 25th.  Her son is Chris.

Carlton “Skeeter” Wall 

(June 16, 1968 – February 14, 2014)

A resident of Kentwood, he died on Friday, February 14, 2014 at University Medical Center in New Orleans. He was born June 16, 1968 in Kentwood and was 45 years of age. He is survived by his son, Michael Benton Wall, Gillsburg, MS; 2 sisters, Joyce Ann Wall and Mary Ann Wall; brother, Johnny H. Wall, Sr.; granddaughter, Kamryn Brooklyn Wall; God Parents, Edward Garner and Jeanette Fairburn; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Hamp Wall; mother, Doris Brown; sister, Louise Carr; brother, Wayland “Pete” Wall. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Saturday

“The LORD is far from the wicked,

but He hears the prayer of the righteous.”

~Proverbs 15:29~

 

Wayne Criswell

Wayne has learned his lung cancer has returned.  He is waiting for a decision about the next step – surgery or other treatment.  Pray for Wayne and his family as they face this problem.

Earlo LaBauve, father of Sharon Martin 

Earlo will have surgery in March at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Pray for Earlo and his family as they wait.

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

She’s making progress – fluid drained and two units of blood added.  She will get a little physical therapy before she is ready to come home.

Austin Rose

Austin had a big day today.  His port was removed and replaced with a heart shaped bandage.  Thank God for this big step and ask him to beep on blessing Austin and all the Rose/Labarbara family.

Sylvia Jackson, mother of Dennis Jackson

Today’s new is not so good.  Susie has developed pneumonia.  Please keep this family in your prayers.

With permission from Susie Eads, I’m sharing this as a special devotional thought. 

I have a little story to tell you about forgiveness. Bear with me… I have a MacBook Pro laptop and on a Mac in the bottom right corner is a trash can. When you want to delete files you move them to the trash can and then periodically you empty the trash to delete those files. It’s different from the recycle bin because on the Mac when you click to empty the trash you get a message saying that the trash will be securely emptied and you cannot recover the files afterwards. When it finishes the process of emptying the files it makes a noise like a piece of paper crumpling up to let you know that it is finished. I am bad about forgetting to empty my trash so yesterday morning I clicked to empty it and it showed that I had 55,000 files to delete. Yikes! So I set it to empty and it was deleting files all day! Well I forgot about it and left it running. Fast forward to this morning and I am sitting next to my laptop while I have my quiet time. I was writing in my prayer journal and I had just written this sentence, “Lord, please forgive me for all the things I have done in the past that pierced your heart.” At that exact moment, I heard the sound from my laptop indicating that the trash had completed emptying!!! It was like the Lord told me that my sins are forgiven and securely deleted and I can’t recover them!!!! So if you are like me and have problems trusting God to forgive you or not forgiving yourself, remember that He empties the trash when we ask Him to and those sins no longer exist. Happy Valentines Day! Remember that God loves you more than you can imagine!                                                                               Susie Owens Eads, 2-14-14

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Great Creator-Healer”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Story – “Let Go of Your Stresses”

http://academictips.org/blogs/let-go-of-your-stresses/

Hymn of the Day – “Lord of Power, Lord of Might”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/p/loplomit.htm

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Be sure to read these stories. 

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?id=42008

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?id=42016

I’m looking forward to a warmer day today so I can spend some time outside.  I’m glad God provides us with a variety of weather.

Anna Lee

Friday

Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

~Corinthians 13:4-7~

 

 

“I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love,
may be able to comprehend with all the saints
what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love,
and to know the Messiah’s love that surpasses knowledge.”
~Ephesians 3:17b-19a, HCSB~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

The Earl Councils

“Doc” is doing well.  The new house is coming along well.  The send their love.

Dennis Jackson’s mom, Sylvia

Susie is still in ICU, but is a little better than 24 hours ago.  Please keep praying.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “True Love”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “Helpless Love”

http://academictips.org/blogs/moral-tale-helpless-love/

Hymn of the Day – “Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/d/ldalexcl.htm

Love is so important.  God’s love is the greatest!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6~

 

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon

She will have a procedure this morning at 7:00 to drain some of the fluid from around her heart and lungs.  Please take time to pray for her.

Shay Collette 

Shay is still in Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  She’s had five surgeries and is beginning skin grafts.  She is able to move her fingers which is a good sign.  Please continue to pray for this 13 year old.

Brandi and Rafe Cutrer

Please continue to pray for Brandi and Rafe as they travel back and forth to Covington for his treatments.  Rafe is now able to sit, unassisted, for short periods of time.

Carol New 

Carol had a fall last weekend.  Thank God she did not break any bones, but only has bumps and bruises.

Jimmy Schwartz

Pray for Jimmy.  He hasn’t had to be given blood lately.  Pray for him to keep active.

Ray Blackwell

Ray got a good report yesterday.  Thank God for the progress he has made in a relatively short period of time.

Rev. Tommy Hicks

Bro. Tommy is doing much better following his back surgery.  Pray he continues to improve.

Mrs. Martha Traylor

“Miss” Martha is now in Kentwood Manor for a short period of continued treatment.  As you pray for her, please pray for her children.

Mrs. Ivy Jean Womack

She has been undergoing some tests.  Pray for doctors as they evaluate the tests and suggest treatment.

Mrs. Peggy Berberette (Ladd Turner’s mother-in-law)

Please continue to pray for her as she continues her battle with cancer.

Sylvia Jackson (sister of Gayle Owens)

Susie is in ICU at North Oaks.  Prayers are requested by her family.

Ms. Ann McKee (wife of Paul who works for George Bales)

Ms. Ann passed away Wednesday afternoon at Kentwood Manor.  Please pray for her family.

Glenn McMillan’s Memorial Service

If you wish to provide some food for the family meal, please get it to New Zion Baptist Church by 2:30 Saturday.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Reputation or Character?”

http://odb.org/

Involvement Encouraged by Billy Graham Evangelistic Emphasis

http://links.mkt1529.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NDUwOTM5OTIS1&r=NzQ1Mjk5MjcyODAS1&j=MzgxNzEzODI2S0&mt=1&rt=0Inspiring Stories –

“Kiss Someone before You Go”

http://academictips.org/blogs/kiss-someone-before-you-go/

Hymn of the Day – “O Happy Day”

http://www.poemhunter.com/song/o-happy-day/

I trust you are able to sing this song.  If Jesus has not “washed your sins away”, please go to someone who can guide you in that decision.  You will be eternally thankful you made that decision.

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Bible Study

We will meet as usual Friday morning at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood.  You are welcome to join us.  No homework!  No embarrassment!  Come watch and listen.

Have a great day!  Do something special to help someone else to have a great day too!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever;
I will proclaim Your faithfulness
to all generations with my mouth.”
~Psalm 89:1~

 

Eugene Tackett

Eugene is home.  He will be seeing his regular doctor, but so far it seems he has no damage.  Thanks for praying for him.

Wanda Smith

Wanda Smith is improving after her recent surgery.  She hopes to be able to make it to church Sunday.  Continue to pray for her as her foot heals.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Hyperseeing”

http://odb.org/

This is going to be one of my favorites for a while.

Moral Stories – “Testing for Gossip”

http://academictips.org/blogs/testing-for-gossip/

Hymn of the Day – “Somebody Knows”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/o/m/somecare.htm

Pay attention to the words of this hymn.  I think I am going to print them out to keep and to share.

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The Friday morning Bible Study will meet at 10:00.

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be the last Tuesday of the month at The Cafe in Kentwood.

FBC, Kentwood will provide the BCM meal at SLU the last Wednesday of the month.

Glenn McMillan’s memorial service will be at 3:00 Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church.  A meal for the family will follow at NZBC.

Keep praying for those who are experiencing the latest snow/ice storm.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

I’m back with a new computer satellite system.  I’m so thankful to be back.

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh.

Is there anything too hard for Me?”

~Jeremiah 32:27~

 

Pray for the weather situation in the Southeast.  Jennie says we have had Europe’s winter and they have had ours.  I think most people here would be glad to trade back.

Sarabeth Simpson’s did have a fracture and will be wearing a brace for four weeks.  She will also have to go back to have each week to have an x-ray.  Gretchen will have another week with her sling.

More in the morning….

Anna Lee

Sunday – The Lord's Day

This is the day which the Lord hath made;

we will rejoice and be glad in it.  

~Psalm 118:24~

 

Announcement – I’m passing on an invitation to you.

Jeff Bates will be doing a free concert/testimony tonight at Roseland Baptist Church.  The service will begin at 6:00 P.M.  If you have a friend or family member dealing with an addiction, be sure to invite them to go with you.

http://jeffbatesspeaks.com/jeff_bates_biography.html

Daily devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Maintain Unity”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “Coffee on the Wall”

http://academictips.org/blogs/coffee-on-the-wall/

Hymn of the Day – “Serve the Lord with Gladness”

Serve the Lord with gladness in our works and ways.
Come before His presence with our songs of praise.
Unto Him our Maker, we would pledge anew
Life’s supreme devotion to service true.

Serve the Lord with gladness, thankful all the while
For His tender mercies, for His loving smile.
Blessed truth enduring, always just the same.
We will serve with gladness and praise His name.

Serve the Lord with gladness, this shall be our theme.
As we walk together, in His love supreme.
Listening, ever listening for the still small voice.
His sweet Will so precious, will be our choice.

Serve Him with gladness, Enter His courts with song.
To our Creator, true praises belong.
Great is His mercy, wonderful is His name.
We gladly serve Him, His great love proclaim.

(Words/Music by B.B. McKinney)

God answered a long-time prayer yesterday.  What a blessing! Thanks to those who prayed for me yesterday.

Be sure to find the blessings of this day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday – Saturday (Part 4)

Mrs. Pauline Lea did not go to Jackson Wednesday as planned.

Bro. Mike Foster’s mother in law is continuing her treatment and is on stage 2 of the treatment plan now.  Please continue to pray for her and for her family.

Patrick Nolan Hope, age 51, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Larose, LA passed away Friday January 31, 2014. Visitation will be from 9 am until 1 pm Saturday February 8th at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church. Religious Services start at 1 pm with burial in the church cemetery immediately following. He is survived by his Mother Hilda Brumfield Ross, daughter Patricia Hope LeBoeuf, son Codi Callais and four grandchildren, Alaina and DJ LeBoeuf, Isabella and Alexis Callais, siblings Jason and Jessica Ross, Ramona, Richard, Adam and Renee Hope, and Ruthie Zito and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father William Nolan Hope, grandparents Richie and Maggie Hope, Martin Brumfield and Gracie Blades Brumfield Cotton. Patrick enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed fishing. Arrangements by Renaissance Services. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=patrick-nolan-hope&pid=169544594&fhid=20689#sthash.hzvdcuV2.dpuf