Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Thursday

“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~

 

Mrs. Ruby Ziggler is back in the hospital.  It seems like she has been “on a roller coaster ride”.  Keep praying for the family.

Mr. John Blackwell fell.  Pray for him as he adjusts to living in his trailer in the country.

A childhood friend who lives in Texas reports that two weeks after back surgery, her husband, Mark,  fell and broke some ribs.  Pray for him as he endures the pain and continues the back recovery.

Rev. Tommy Hicks will have hip replacement surgery today at Our Lady of the Lake.  He has been troubled with this for some time, but tried to keep going.  Pray the surgery goes well and the recovery is complete and in a timely manner.

Continue to pray for David Bales and his family and friends.  David will have surgery tomorrow at North Oaks to remove the melanoma and to check some lymph nodes.  The family will be very appreciative of your prayers.

Ethan Boone asks that you pray for him and his family.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Time for a Change” –  http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Take My Life and Let it Be” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/m/tmlalib.htm

Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer – Day 5 – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-5-mission-builders/

Third Thursday Meeting tonight at 6:30 at our cabin.  We’re expecting great things!

“Lucy” Bible Study – Tomorrow at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC,K.  Men and women at both welcome.  This study doesn’t penalize you for not starting with week one or for missing a week.  Each lesson “stands on its own”.

This is the day the Lord wants you to begin/revive/continue spending some time with Him.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“We give thanks to You, God;

we give thanks to You, for Your name is near.

People tell about Your wonderful works.”

~Psalm 75:1~

From Charlene Blades

Roseanne had surgery for a hernia yesterday. As you all know she was still recovering from giving birth to her daughter “Jaycee Dell” who arrives 6 weeks early. This little family has been thru alot in the past month.
Her surgery went well. She is in a lot of pain. But she is at home with her family. Maw Maw Margaret is there caring for her and the baby.
PLEASE keep them in your prayers!

Spencer Clair Webb is Margaret Oliver’s great granddaughter.

Prayer request for Spencer Clair Webb, 8 month old daughter of Kaitlyn And Jared Webb, Mr. Eddie Joe and Mrs. Sandra Blanchard’s granddaughter. She has a tumor behind her eye. The doctors want her to go for an MRI tomorrow and St. Jude for Thursday. Please join us in praying for Spencer Clair, the family and doctors.

Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette Louisiana Missions – Day 4

http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-4-multihousing-movement/

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “God has Other Plans” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Work, for the Night is Coming” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/o/workfort.htm

Looking forward to this day the Lord has sent us.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders;

make the most of every opportunity.

Let your conversation be always full of grace,

seasoned with salt,

so that you may know how to answer everyone.

~Colossians 4:5, 6 NIV~

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson as she has shunt surgery tomorrow morning at North Oaks at 6:30 A.M.

Continue to pray for the family of Percy Cutrer.  There will be a memorial service for him at a later time.

It’s not too late to bring clothing or household items for the family that was burned out.  Drop off at the office entrance of FBC,K.

We are still collecting school uniforms for delivery to Re-Store in Amite.  Drop them off at the office or main entrance of FBC,K.

Day 3 of the Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-3-myanmar-congregation/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Seeing God in Familiar Places” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Be sure to read about the origin of this song.  Simple reasoning is usually best.

Mark your calendar for Thursday and Friday.

Thursday – Third Thursday Meeting at the cabin at 6:30

Friday – “Lucy” Bible Study

Looking ahead to a great day!

Anna Lee

Monday Midday Update

Wonderful News!  Spring Creek Baptist Church will have their first planned service in their new building which will be large enough to hold both services at one time.  Beginning Sunday, their new worship time will be 10:00 A.M. for everyone!

Sam Woodard had his kidney surgery and is recovering nicely.  He thanks those who prayed for him.

The MK burned in eastern Africa has safely made it to the capital city.  His burns were labeled as second degree, not third degree which means the healing process could shorted.

 

 

Monday

“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~

 

Pray for Betty Taylor.  Her body is adjusting to changes in her medication.  Pray she gets to feeling better soon.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson and David Bales as they have surgeries at the end of the week.

Pray for the family of Percy Cutrer who passed away last night.

An unofficial report on arrangements for Tyrone Harrell: Wake tonight at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood and funeral Tuesday.  I’ll post the obituary when it is available.

The study of Deuteronomy will begin tonight at FBC,K at 6:30.

We will have our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin Thursday night at 6:30.  Come with great expectations.

The “Lucy” Bible study will continue Friday morning at 10:00 at FBC, K.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “God’s Will” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Whispering Hope” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/i/whisperh.htm – One of my all-time favorites!

Day 2 of the Week of Prayer for Louisiana Missions and the Georgia Barnette Offering – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-2-the-hub/

I hope the change in the morning temperatures will add a spring to your step.  

Anna Lee

Sunday

   “Let your light so shine before men,

that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

~Matthew 5:16~

Mr. Kenneth Felker and Miss Grace Helen have been out of Kentwood Manor for a short while.  She is now in North Oaks.  Your prayers would be appreciated.

Summer Lyn Bennett

Would my FB friend please pray for my great grand daughter Summer Lyn Bennett? She is in the OLOL Hospital with Severe Pneumonia! She is 1 1/2 years old Please pray for Daniel and Ashley and Lil Danny also .Thanks so much!  Ruth Jones Stokes

Vincent S. Spitale
(November 11, 1922 – September 13, 2013)

A resident of Amite, he died at 12:14 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2013 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington. He was born November 11, 1922 in Amite and was 90 years of age. He was an avid outdoorsman, United States Marine Corps Expert Marksman during World War II, and owner of Spitale’s Bar for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Jenny Spitale; 3 sons, Vince, Jr., Anthony, and Santo Spitale; sister, Mary Currier; 4 brothers, Tony, Guy, Nick, and Sam Spitale; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Spitale; parents, Sam and Virginia Spitale; sister, Frances Petitto. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Life that Shined” –  http://odb.org/ 

Hymn of the Day – “The Light of the World is Jesus” –   http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/w/lworldij.htm 

Week of Prayer for the Georgia Barnette Missions Offering –  Day 1 – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-1-lake-forest-baptist-church/

The missions goal for Georgia Barnette at FBC, Kentwood is $8,000.  Let’s do our part to “Say Something”.

Please pray for the words that I share today about missions that they will be heard and influence others in their work for missions.

Anna Lee

Urgent Request

The International Mission Board has sent an urgent request.  Please pray.

September 13, 2013

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN PEOPLES. Please pray for a young MK (missionary kid) in a remote location in East Africa who sustained third-degree burns today. Pray for the medical attention needed and for relief from pain. Lift up the parents and siblings as well, asking for comfort and peace for the whole family.

Midday Friday

Austin Rose is home, but not able to go to school due to side-effects of his treatment.  Pray for his family to keep their strong faith and to be faithful in their witness while traveling on a difficult journey.

 

Wow!  God is blessing the “Lucy” Bible study.  We had great participation and some soul searching among the 19 people present today.  We are looking forward to our fourth study next week.  Some have decided to eat at the City Cafe after our study.  Men and women are encouraged to join us at 11:00 Friday for lesson four, “Legalism”.

 

There was a fire at the Purina mill at Arcola this morning.  Thankfully, everyone who works there and those who came to fight the fire are all okay.

 

Thomas Jerome Stowe, Sr. (June 12, 1952 – September 12, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 12:37 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born June 12, 1952 in Rayville and was 61 years of age. Survived by 2 sons, T.J. Stowe, Jr and wife, Aimee, Ponchatoula and Michael Joseph Stowe, Amite; 2 grandchildren, Gage and Piper Stowe; 2 brothers, Alfred Thompson Stowe, Jr., Walker and Bubba Rouse, Schriever; uncle and aunt, Ray and Linda Johnson, both of Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Johnnie Johnson Stowe Rouse and Carl Wesley Rouse. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Friday

“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~

 

Don’t forget to bring clothing and household items for the family that was burned out last week.  Leave at the office door of FBC,K.

 

Don’t forget to bring jackets to be given to Re-Store in Amite.  It’s never too late to bring school uniforms and children’s shoes.  You can leave these at the main or office door of FBC,K.

 

Jadon’s Story Blog – http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

 

Missions – “Kids on Missions Pray” – http://kidsonmission.org/prayer/

 

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Father to Follow” – http://odb.org/

 

Hymn of the Day – “Take the Name of Jesus with You” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/precious.htm

We know that Jesus goes with us each step of each day.  Let’s let others know that by where we go, what we say, and what we do.  It may the the hope someone is searching for.

 

Yesterday, for the second time, I was asked if men could attend the “Lucy” Bible Study.  I don’t have a problem with that.  We will meet at 10:00 this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC,K.

 

Be aware of God’s plans for you today.  Don’t miss any opportunity!

Anna Lee