Category: Quote(s)

Monday

“For as the rain comes down,

and the snow from heaven,

And do not return there,

But water the earth,

And make it bring forth and bud,

That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater,

So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

It shall not return to Me void,

But it shall accomplish what I please,

And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

~Isaiah 55:10-11, NKJV~

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch.  She is still experiencing an allergic reaction to one pill that was prescribed by a doctor.  She has had a number of shots and new prescriptions trying to overcome the allergic reaction.

Reese Birch DeLee is hospitalized in Baton Rouge.  Please add her to your prayer list.

Pray for Andy Taylor as he sees a neurologist.

Susan Rimes continues to deal with pain following her kidney stone procedure.  Pray she feels better soon.

A football player, Walker,  from Jackson Prep is in a coma after the Friday night game.

http://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/high-school/prepsreport/2014/08/24/jackson-prep-holds-prayer-vigil-walker-wilbanks/14520857/

The Sunday School Teachers of FBC, K will have a supper/training tonight.

Devotional, Scripture, a Song, and a Quote

  • “More than Waiting” –  http://odb.org/2014/08/25/more-than-waiting/
  • A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me, because I go to the Father.                                                                                              ~John 16:16~     It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.                                                                                                                                       ~Acts 1:7~ “Let me tell you what He has done for me.”                                                       ~ Psalm 66:16~
  • “I Love to Tell the Story” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/l/ilttts.htm
  • “Wait and witness till Jesus returns.”                                                         ~ Our Daily Bread~

What is blessing it is to be with able to attend church.  Our responsibility continues throughout the week.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Believers were added to the Lord in increasing numbers—

crowds of both men and women.”

~Acts 5:14, HCSB~

 

Mrs. Nancy Whitebol and Dr. Kent Brantley were the two ebola patients hospitalized in Atlanta, but are now well.  She was released Tuesday and he was released Thursday.  Thank God for these answers to our prayers.

Ray Blackwell is fighting to regain he can.  Pray with him and his family that he will continue to improve.

Joe Easley is in Greensburg hospital with more problems.  Jean  continues to be in rehab.  Pray for this family.

Yvonne Curtis was here last night and shared her beautiful singing ability despite time spent yesterday with her cardiologist.  She has a problem that will be addressed, but sang beautifully to the Lord last night and said she would continue to do so as long as she has breath.  Pray for a solution will keep her healthy.

Our help has been requested to help clean and prepare the building that will be the Hope Center.  I will let you know the date.  Contact me if you will be willing to help.

David and I are so blessed by all who make the Third Thursday meetings so awesome. Once again there was a good group, new people, and a number of churches represented, but mostly it was the sweet Spirit of God that visited last night.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quotes, and a Song

“Kindness is Christianity with its working clothes on.”

Anna Lee

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~

 

Larry Miller said his mother-in-law, Mrs. Doris Young, is home and doing much better. Thank God for her improvement.

Roger Pittman is home and recovering from his surgery.  Please continue to pray for Roger and his family.

From Frances Gay

I recently heard from my friend in Pennsylvania, Tom Stewart, who is in the hospital in Pittsburg awaiting word on surgery on his kidneys.   He suspects is colon cancer of several years ago is in the kidneys.  I wish to put  him on the prayer link for prayer during these trials.   He specifically asked for prayer from my Southern Baptist friends.

Kathy Jo Thompson of Amite has had surgery and is feeling better after this one than any other surgery she has had.  Let’s pray the tumor removal went well.

Rev. David Cutrer of Roseland, a pastor and employee of McKneely Funeral Home, is having kidney stone issues and will probably have to have them blasted today.  Pray all goes well.

Susan Rimes is also having problems with kidney stones again.  Pray she passes her stone(s) soon.

Macy Gueldner –

 http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53ed73ba4db92135247b5bcc

Carol McDaniel Russell, formerly of Russelltown, learned yesterday she will not have to have surgery despite degeneration in her spine.  Pray she can live with a minimum of pain.

Sue Ellen Russell Pearson, formerly of Russelltown, is undergoing chemotherapy.  Pray she does well.

Lisa Garner Terrell, formerly of Kentwood, is now a retired nurse from the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.  She is also undergoing chemotherapy.  Pray for her and her family.

Betty Woodard Coley

Born: March 25, 1942
Died: August 13, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2636538

Pray for New Zion Baptist Church.  They have had a number of members to pass away recently as well as some seriously ill.

Robin Stephen Murphy, Sr.

Born: October 22, 1942
Died: August 14, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2636595

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

WMU “Connected”

  • FBC, Ponchatoula
  • Tomorrow
  • 9:30 – 3:30

Tonight, Rev. Franklin Graham will appear with Greta Van Susteraen, to discuss “Christians Under Attack”.  You may want to tune in for this so you will see and hear about the current situation and know how to best pray.

This morning, the Bible Study at FBC, Kentwood will be on “Envy”.  Come join us as we see what the Bible has to say about this topic.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Is There Hope?” –  http://odb.org/2014/08/15/is-there-hope/
  • “Do not be afraid.”    ~Matt. 28:5~                                                                                                                 “He is not here; for He is risen, as He said.”    ~v.6~                                                                   “Because I live, you will live also”    ~John 14:19~
  • “Because He Lives” –   http://www.metrolyrics.com/because-he-lives-lyrics-gaither-vocal-band.html
Thank You, Lord, for comfort and hope.
What would we do without You? Your death
and resurrection provide all we need for
this life and the next.
Because He lives, we live.
                                                         -Our Daily Bread-
Live today with a life that reflects Jesus living in you!
Anna Lee

Thursday (posted early)

“For just as rain and snow fall from heaven

and do not return there

without saturating the earth

and making it germinate and sprout,

and providing seed to sow and food to eat,

so My word that comes from My mouth

will not return to Me empty.”

~Isaiah 55:10-11a, HCSB~

 

There have been so many happy events in our area lately – babies born, wedding and baby showers, weddings, graduations, etc.  Pray for each family as they go through these wonderful experiences.  Pray they keep God as a central focus of their lives.

There have been so many sad events in our area lately – sickness, hospital stays, deaths, accidents, lost jobs, etc.  Pray for each family as they go through these experiences.  Pray they keep God as a central focus of their lives.

There have been some families that have had these highs and lows in their life in the past, but lately things have run “middle of the road”.  Pray for these families to keep God as a central focus of their lives.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Song, and a Quote

Revival continues at New Zion through Friday.  You are welcome to join them.

Operation Christmas Child – Help needy children to have some joy and hopefully see Jesus through a “shoebox”.

Coming Events

  • Bible Study – Every Friday at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood
  • Regional WMU Meeting Saturday at FBC, Ponchatoula
  • Young at Heart – Tuesday at 10:30 at New Zion
  • Third Thursday Meeting at the Cabin – Thursday of next week at 6:30
  • Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church on the 24th at 8:00  (Benefit for a needy family)
  • Tuesday the 26th – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – at the Cafe at 11:00
  • Ladies’ Night – Ice Cream Party – FBC, Kentwood on the 28th at 6:15

Remember, other people are watching us each day.  Let’s work hard to improve our lives so they will see more of Jesus and less of us!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

A friend loves at all times,

and a brother is born for adversity. 

~Proverbs 17:17 (NIV)~

 

Update on Dr. Kent Brantly –  http://www.christianpost.com/news/samaritans-purse-doctor-infected-with-ebola-is-in-good-spirits-in-georgia-hospital-grateful-for-prayers-124234/

Baptist Press –   BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child

  • “A 4-year-old named Jeremiah received a shoebox gift at a distribution in India. In the box he received a shirt, balloons, flip flops, crayons, and toys. This gift was extra special to Jeremiah as it was his birthday. Without the box, he would not have received any gifts on his birthday as his family could not afford them. Praise God to those who give these special gifts to children!”                                                                                                                                         ~ OCC Volunteer in India~
  • “This year we visited remote villages in Lithuania. I should admit that I have never seen such poverty yet so much joy and thankfulness. One boy received the shoebox and was standing amazed – he couldn’t believe that the whole box was for him! We told him to believe and encouraged him to trust the Lord Jesus whose Love is so big, much bigger than the shoebox. The boy smiled and hugged the shoebox. It was so nice that our kids were together with us in this mission of love. When they came home their impressions turned into praises to the Lord for His goodness and love.”                                                                                                ~ OCC Volunteer~
  • “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”                                                                ~Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)~
  • “The will of God will not take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us.”                                                                                        ~Billy Graham~

You can have a positive impact or a negative impact on each person you meet today.  Which will it be?

Anna Lee

Friday

“For God speaks time and again,

but a person may not notice it.

In a dream, a vision in the night,

when deep sleep falls on people

as they slumber on their beds.”

~Job 33:14-15, HCSB~

 

Sherry Day had an MRI Monday and will return Monday, July 28th, to learn the results.  Pray for her as she waits and for a good report.

Shirley Humphrey‘s surgery went well.  She’s home now and waiting until next week when she can get results from the doctor.  Thank God for her progress so far and ask Him to be with her as she waits to see her doctor next week.

Mrs. Joan M. Roberts – June 29, 1927 – July 24, 2014 –  http://www.hartmanfuneralhomeofmccomb.com/obituaries/Joan-Roberts-2/#!/Obituary

Thank-you for contributing food to the family who had a need.  Your generous donations will make it unnecessary to give food again this coming Wednesday.

Baptist Press –  http://www.bpnews.net/

Operation Christmas Child – Today at 1:00 you are invited to my Sunday School room to help cut, tie knots, punch holes, etc. for an OCC display.  You cannot be too old or too young if you can do the tasks listed.  Working together is fun.  Come join us.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“God’s good news is too good to keep to ourselves.”  (Our Daily Bread)

Anna Lee

Friday

“Neither the one who plants

nor the one who waters is anything,

but only God who gives the growth.”

~1 Corinthians 3:7, HCSB~

 

Macy Gueldner –  

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53c8023f8b5cd3d31bd04b20

Elijah

Elijah was in Children’s hospital a few days ago.  Now, he is much better and back home.  Thank-you for praying.

Third Thursday (July, 2014)

  • Wonderful and bountiful people, food, spirit, and music!
  • Eight new people
  • Eight churches represented
  • Blessed beyond measure!

Bible Study 

  • No book other than the Bible!
  • 10:00 this morning
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, K

Baptist Press

  • BPNews.net
  • Check out the articles in the left side bar.

Devotional, Scripture,  and a Song

  • “Living Bridges” –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord.                                                                                                                                                         ~Jeremiah 17:7~
  • “Trust and Obey” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm
“Jesus is all the world to me,
My life, my joy, my all;
He is my strength from day to day,
Without Him I would fall.”                                                                                                                                                                                          ~Thompson~
Even strong trials cannot blow down a person who is rooted in God.
Anna Lee

Thursday

“Let not your heart be troubled,

neither let it be afraid.”

~John 14:27b, NKJV~

 

Susan Rimes got a good report yesterday.  Let’s join her in thanking God.

Johnnie Santangello continues to do well.  We can join his large family of relatives and friends who are also thanking God.

Mrs. Della McDaniel is still in rehab in Greensburg.  Please say a special prayer for her and her family.

Sherman Cutrer will have surgery today on one of the broken arms that is not doing well.  Pray this second surgery works.

Betty Taylor will have injections in her eyes again today.  Pray all goes well with this procedure.

Tangipahoa Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School each evening next week.  Let’s pray for another very successful VBS in our area with boys and girls having fun as they learn about Jesus.

The WMU of Two Rivers Association will have a quarterly meeting Monday morning at 10:00 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Pine Grove.  Ladies who would like to attend can meet at my house at 9:00 A.M.  Bring a covered dish for lunch after the meeting.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Bible Study – Friday mornings at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood

The Third Thursday Meeting is tonight at the cabin at 6:15.  You are invited.  If you need directions or more information, please contact me.  We are expecting God to bless our gathering, as He always does.  Music tonight will be by Mr. Harlon Toney and James Rimes.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Lookin’ Good!” –  http://odb.org/2014/07/17/lookin-good/
  • “Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works.”                                                                                                           ~Hebrews 10:24~ “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”                                  ~Matthew 25:40~
  • “Others” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm

“Believers stand strong when they don’t stand alone.”

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“LORD, God of my salvation,

I cry out before You day and night.

May my prayer reach Your presence;

listen to my cry.”

~Psalm 88:1-2, HCSB~

 

Melissa S. Johnson

Please add Melissato your prayer list again.  A rod is being rejected by her body.  It appears she will need surgery to remove the rod and fourteen pins.  In the meantime, Melissa is dealing with pain issues again.

Nancy Birch, sister-in-law of Kenneth and others

Therapy is helping Nancy’s hip problem.  Please continue to pray for her.

Jean Easley

Jean has come a long ways in the last two weeks.  Thank God for her improvement and ask his blessings on Jean and the family that she will make continued improvement.

Marilyn K. Dees

Mrs. Marilyn Dees of Fluker will have her gall bladder removed in the morning at North Oaks.  Pray for the precious lady who taught school for so many years.

Kristin’s Third Mission Trip to Haiti

My niece will leave for Haiti tomorrow with a team from her church.  Pray for God to use Kristin and others in the lives of the people of Haiti.

East Fork Baptist Church Youth

The youth will be going to Tall Timbers camp for the week.  Pray for the youth to be receptive to God’s message to each one of them.  Pray also for safety and while traveling and at camp.

Young at Heart (NZBC)

New Zion will host Young at Heart tomorrow at 10:30 in their fellowship hall.  Bring a covered dish.  The speaker tomorrow will be Mrs. Ann Trappey.

Third Thursday at the Cabin
This is the week for our meeting at the cabin at 6:30 Thursday.  Come and enjoy Christian fellowship, old friends, new friends, supper, music, and a devotional.  I’ve already been told by several people that they will be here for the first time.  I’m looking forward to the meeting with great expectation for what the Lord is going to do as He brings people from a number of churches together under one room again this month.
Katharine Nina Anderson

Born: June 12, 1970
Died: July 12, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2601478&fh_id=10545

Memorial Fund for Mrs. Irene Morris History Collection (From AliceMary Honeycutt)

A fund has been established at SLU to further the archiving of Ms.
Irene’s extensive collection of the history of Kentwood. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Center for Southeast Louisiana
Studies, made payable to the Southeastern Foundation, and sent to
Southeastern Foundation
SLU 10293
Hammond, LA 70402

Please reference the CSLS Operating Fund in memory of Irene Reid
Morris.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Have a wonderful day.  Remember “Miss” Irene’s famous quote (one of many) – “I’m still breathing!”

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