Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Friday

“Jesus said, ‘No procrastination.

No backward looks.

You can’t put God’s kingdom off till tomorrow.

Seize the day.’”

~Luke 9:62 MSG~

Jadon Pailet had a check-up yesterday.  Since his surgery in January he has gained 10 pounds and 4 inches.  He is such a different child now.  Thank God for all his progress!

People who can do mud out are encouraged to contact Bro. Stan.  Many homes were flooded in Washington Parish.  Mud out is one of the early steps in getting the homes ready for use again.  Call 985-839-3827 if you can volunteer in any way.

Susan Rimes will be re-evaluated this morning to determine what they need to do for her today.  Pray for the correct decision to be made.

Greg Tanner is still at Ochsner and has a number of issues that need to be addressed.  Jimmy Schwartz is at North Oaks and also has a number of issues.  Please pray for these two men.  Ask God to be with them and each member of their families today.

Camp Living Waters – You Have a Hand in All We Do

Greetings!

We just wanted to drop everyone a note to say “thank you” for your help, prayers and support of Camp Living Waters this summer. Our summer season is always a very busy time with lots of opportunities to share the Love of Jesus. If you support Camp Living Waters either directly, through you local church, through your association, in your service and with your prayers, You had a hand in 154 professions of faith reported to us at camps May-August. To God be the Glory! Great things He has done. We really had a great summer and God’s presence and watch-care prevailed.

Also, many of you have inquired about the  camp and the recent Hurricane Isaac. The camp did not suffer any major damage. Just a few trees, lots of limbs and debris, and more than enough water. We went 3 days without power as a total of approximately 21″ of rain fell over 2 days.  Our lower campus had almost 7 feet of water as the Tangipahoa River came out of its banks recording the highest levels in 30 years. But everything is almost back to normal with cleanup operations moving forward.
We are still operational and look forward to those of you scheduled this month to come on out.
Now that September is here, we are ready to start up again on our building and expansion projects. Lots of opportunities for you an your folks to come and lend a hand. Even if you are heading close by to help with storm recovery and we can help you as you help others, let us know.
Its all about us reaching out and lending hands of love to further the Kingdom of God.
Look for more to come soon.
Bro Keith
Devotional – Holley Gerth – “When You Want More Joy, Purpose and Growth”

http://holleygerth.com/?s=when+you+want+more

Baptist Press

After Isaac, Worshipers were Undeterred

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38658

Mother of Two Emerges with Faith Despite Question after Question

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38657

Let me remind you that many people are touched by your prayers.  You are an important part of their lives!

Anna Lee

Thursday Afternoon

Thank-you to those who brought clothing, bedding, cleaning suppliers, etc. to the church for delivery to the families who were flooded out.  I appreciate how quickly you responded and how well you provided for this need.  May God richly bless you for the way you respond to a need, not just to a family you know.  I know the items you gave will be so appreciated by those who receive them.

Susan Rimes is in Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge for observation.  She has two kidney stones who seem to be having a contest to see who can stay in place longer than the other one!  Susan’s fever is better.  Keep Susan and her family in your prayers.

Mrs. Avis Sullivan has another infection and is hospitalized again.  Keep this sweet lady in your prayers too.

A former student, Cindy, requests prayer for her mother, Sue Knight,  who is also being admitted to the hospital.  She’s at North Oaks.

Jimmy Schwartz has been moved to a room that is a step-down from ICU.  Jimmy has an infection and pneumonia.  His family requests that you pray for Jimmy.

Services for Jerry Dell Miller O’Connor of Madison will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at the church immediately following the funeral.

Jerry, 79, passed away Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at Hospice Ministries after a brief illness.

She was born in Osyka, Miss., on June 17, 1933, to Blanche Jones Miller and Fleet Nelson Miller. She graduated from Kentwood High School, attended Port Arthur College, married James Redmond O’Connor on Feb. 13, 1953, raised a family and moved to Jackson, Mississippi where she graduated from Ole Miss with a paralegal degree. She retired from the Attorney General’s Office in 1989.

She was a member of the Lion’s Club of Madison, where she served as treasurer. She enjoyed bridge and bingo and her many friends at the Waterford. Her family would like to express their gratitude to the Waterford, St. Dominic’s Hospital and Hospice Ministries for their compassionate and exceptional care.

She is survived by her children, Constance O’Connor Murray, Charlie O’Connor (Susan), Colleen White (Albert), Celeste Werkheiser (Brooks); grandchildren, Wyler Redmond Murray, Aaron Christopher Murray, Nelson Bozeman White, Candace McLeran, Britain Werkheiser Garner (Jeremy), Brooks Werkheiser, Jr. (Shay); great-grandchildren, March Adeline McLeran, Mick Redmond McLeran, Avery Grace Werkheiser, Turner Brooks Garner, Arden Belle Werkheiser; siblings, Bonnie Miller Schlotterer (Gary); Roma Miller Theriot (Ray); and Steven Miller (Wendy); and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents and by her brother, Fleet Nelson Miller, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Building Fund, 127 Church Road, Madison, Mississippi, 39110.

Thursday

“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you

will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 1:6 NIV~

Jimmy Schwartz is still at North Oaks.  Pray they can do something to prevent Jimmy’s spells of passing out.

Mr. Raymond Anthony is being given medicine so he won’t be in pain.  Pray for his family as they stick by his side.

Continue to pray for Greg Tanner while he is in Ochsner to find answers to his problems.

Thank God for the ladies from our church who worked preparing food with the disaster relief team at Houma.

Continue to pray for the people and their problems in the aftermath of Isaac.  Pray the storm forming below Alabama (Isaac remants) will not hit here again.  More rain and wind are not needed or wanted here now!

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional by Holley Gerth – “Why You Can’t ‘Get Over It’ Right Away”

http://holleygerth.com/why-you-cant-get-over-it-right-away/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dayspring%2FaSfH+%28Heart+to+Heart+with+Holley%29

Have a great day.  Spend part of it with someone you love and/or someone who needs you.  Make a difference in some lives today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“A wise man will hear and increase learning,

And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.”

~Proverbs 1:5, NKJV~

The new Wednesday version of AWANA begins tonight at 5:30 with a meal in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  Come tonight to see for yourself.  Also, adults will have the opportunity for get a meal (chicken and dumplings) before prayer meeting.  The meal for adults is by donation only.

“Miss” Lucy Goings has been improving at Ochsner Hospital.  Thank-you for your continued prayers for her and her family.

Dee Newcomb continues to improve.  Please continue to pray for him.

83,500 meals cooked by disaster relief volunteers post-Isaac

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=38637

Isaac special needs list, September 4, 2012 (Louisiana Baptist Convention)

 There are many needs in the wake of Hurricane Isaac. Below are reports and requests from churches, associations, and individuals in need of assistance. If you, or your church, can help, please contact the people listed below via the info they’ve provided. Donations to the LBC Disaster Relief Fund can be made by clicking here.

 Bayou Baptist Association, Houma, La.

Joe Arnold Director of Missions

Email: bayoubaptistassn@bellsouth.net

Office: 985 868 7352 Cell: 985 856 2224

  1. Supply labor to assist chain saw crew. Volunteers could haul limbs and do general clean up.
  2. Churches affected include:
    • Bethel, Bourg – flooded, mud-out crews needed (must be trained)
    • Live Oak, Montegut – flooded, needs mud-out
    • Grand Isle, Grand Isle – wind damage to siding
    • Little Caillou Baptist Mission, Chauvin –  flood damage not covered by insurance

 NOBA, New Orleans, La.

Jack Hunter, Director of Missions

Email: jhunter@joinnoba.com

Office: 504 282 1428 Cell: 504 296 1801

  1. NOBTS – general clean up following clearing of 10-12 big oaks that were blown down. Crews are removing debris. Repairs need to be made to roofs and fences that were damaged.
  2. Association Office – roof is damaged and water damage to interior.
  3. Churches that sustained damaged include:
    • Airline Baptist Church – Roof damage
    • Avondale Baptist Church – Roof is badly damaged and there is water damage to the interior. Church has insurance but has a deductible of $70,000 (not unusual for the area). Financial assistance toward the deductible would be helpful.
    • Oak Park Baptist Church – Roof damaged and there is water in sanctuary and education building. There is evidence of roof leakage in many places.
    • Suburban Baptist Church – structural damage to the eaves and siding, water is leaking in the sanctuary, sign damage, tree damage and playground fencing is down.
    • Barataria Baptist Church, Lafitte – sustained the most damage in the storm. Church is flooded and needs mud-out crews (must be trained).
    • FBC, Westwego – Roof damage, water damage in both buildings
    • FBC, Chalmette – minor roof damage
    • Celebration, Laplace – water in building, floors are damaged
  4. Plaquemines Parish was evacuated before the storm. Much of the parish was flooded. Many families lost everything they were not able to carry. Needs include: household goods, clothing, cleaning supplies, and mud-out services. The leadership of Plaquemines parish is very friendly and welcoming of Baptist assistance. Churches and individuals are asked to consider making cash donations in addition to labor and goods to help citizens there. Chaplains are needed to support the police and emergency personnel.
  5. St. John the Baptist Parish reports damages similar to Plaquemines. Churches and individuals can provide the same type of assistance.

 Northshore Baptist Association, Hammond, La.

Dr. Lonnie Wascom, Director of Missions

Email: Lonnie@NorthshoreBaptists.net

Phone: 225 567 5086 Cell: 985 215 9197

  1. Northshore Baptist Association is doing general Disaster Relief work including serving evacuees housed in the area, feeding units, chainsaw crews, mud-out crews, debris removal, and chaplain services. Churches can help by delivering bottled water and Gatorade/Powerade for workers. Cleaning supplies are also needed for mud-out teams along with donations of labor, materials and financial assistance.
  2. Slidell is still flooded and many residents there have lost most of their possessions. Churches can help by supplying labor, household goods and financial assistance.
  3. Churches reporting damage include:
    • Madisonville FBC – Flooded and needs mud-out crews (must be trained).
    • St. James, Madisonville – A large tree fell on the sanctuary. There is roof damage and cleanup needs.
    • Crossgate, Robert – was cut-off by high water until Monday (9/3) but many of their members had damage. This church needs prayer partners. Rev. Louis Husser is pastor, and may be contacted at (cell) 985 507 7988 (church) 985 542 4797.

Baptist Associations of Southeast Louisiana, Bogalusa, La.

Dr. Stan Statham, Director of Missions

Email:  domstan@basela.org

Office: 985 839 3827 Cell: 985 515 4368

  1. BASELA is conducting DR activities including chainsaw, mud-out, debris removal and chaplain services. Churches can help by delivering bottled water and Gatorade/Powerade for those doing labor. Cleaning supplies are needed for mud-out teams.
  2. Churches sustaining damage include:
    • Trinity, Franklinton – flooded and needs mud-out.
    • Bethel, Franklinton – flooded and needs mud-out.
    • Pleasant Hill, Bogalusa – roof was torn off and sustained extensive damage.
    • Main Street Baptist, Bogalusa – limb went through parsonage roof.

Please continue to pray for those adversely affected by the storms as well as the volunteers who are providing much-needed services.

 Donations to Disaster Relief efforts can be made by clicking this link,www.LBC.org/DRFund.

Louisiana Baptist Convention

http://www.lbc.org/DRFund/

Check the LBC website, www.LBC.org, for additional updates.

Today is the day to get your donations for those flooded out in Franklinton to FBC, Kentwood.  Don’t just say you want to help, gather up some things from your house, make a shopping trip for cleaning supplies, or give a check made out to Baptist Association of Southeast Louisiana (Disaster Relief).  Do your part to help those in our area who were hit the hardest by Isaac.

 

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Evening

Jennifer Pittman had the last round of chemo today.  Pray that when she gets her next texts done, they show she is doing well.

Sherry Day had a check-up today.  Let’s all pray she got a good report.

Jimmy Schwartz is in the ER again.  Pray for him and his family through these difficult times.

Susan Rimes needs our continued prayers.  Those stones have been tough.

Carol Jean Conerly is slowly recovering from her recent test.  Pray she is completely well soon.

Don’t forget to go through some extra items you have at home and/or make a trip to the store to buy some items to take to our district missions office to be used for families who where flooded out last week in Franklinton.  This is an easy way to do missions that help locally.  If it were your family, you would need to replace a lot of items to “get on your feet” again.  Money is also accepted.  Take your items/money to FBC, Kentwood tomorrow morning.  Leave the items in the front hall near the fellowship hall.

Tuesday

“God gives us many kinds of special abilities,

but it is the same Spirit who is the source of them all.

There are different kinds of service to God,

but it is the same Lord we are serving.

There are many ways in which God works in our lives,

but it is the same God who works in and through all of us.”

~1 Corinthians 12:4-6 LB~

Dee Newcomb continues to improve.  Thank God for his progress.

The two year old we are praying for got to go home for four hours yesterday.  Thank God for that time with the family, especially for the siblings.

Celebrating 75 Years of “Open Windows”

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Open-Windows-Devotions/139938599363469

Don ‘t forget to bring your items to the church so they can be delivered to those who were flooded out in Washington Parish.  May God bless you for your concern for others.

I pray your world is returning to “normal” now that Isaac is gone.  Pray for and physically help those who need a helping hand.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

You can be a disaster relief helper by providing some of the items listed below.  The items will be taken to Washington Parish.  If you can get then in then front hall (not under the stairs to the office where items for the children’s home is being collected) by Wednesday night, I will see that everything gets delivered Thursday.  The items will go to families who were flooded out by the river.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR STORM VICTIMS

CLOTHING

  • School Uniforms (Clean, Good Used Condition)
  • Men, Women, and Children’s (Clean, Good Used Condition)
  • Shoes (Clean, Good Used Condition)
  • Socks – New
  • Underwear – New

TOILETRIES

  • Soap
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Disposable Razors
  • Shaving Cream
  • Combs/Brushes
  • Toilet Paper
  • Feminine Hygiene Products

TOWELS & WASHCLOTHS
BEDDING

  • Blankets
  • Sheets
  • Pillows

HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES

  • Paper Towels
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Rubber Gloves
  • Sponges
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Paper Plates
  • Napkins
  • Plastic Cutlery
  • Plastic Cups
  • Garbage Bags

Please note that if you are not a member of FBC, Kentwood, but live in the area, you can still bring your donations.  It matters not who gives to this need.  It matters that the needs be met!

Thanks so much for helping!  Your heart will be blessed!