Category: Third Thursday

Friday

God is not unjust;

he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

~ Hebrews 6:10 (NIV) ~

 

 

Bro. Darryl and “Miss” Laurie have a grandson! 

Joseph Wayne Hutto was born at 5:59 PM Wednesday.  He weighed 6 lb. 9.5 oz. and was 19  3/4 in. long.  Parents are Joe and Ashley Hutto.  Joseph is welcomed home by two big sisters.  Both mother and baby are doing well.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • 1 Kings 1-2
  • Job 4
  • Acts 26

 

 

Bible Study

  • 10 A.M. at FBC, Kentwood
  • Romans 9
  • Bring your Bible.

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

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

 

 

Need to find a Sunday School class?  Contact the church office of FBC at 229-8111

 

 

Need to sign up children for VBS?  Contact the church office of FBC at ww9-8111

 

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Hopefully next month!

 

 

 

The more you give of yourself, the more you will be blessed!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,  rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

~Colossians 2:6-7~

 

 

Pray for Alice Faye Lee who is not feeling her best.

 

 

Mrs. Jeanette McGehee is walking some during her physical therapy time at North Oaks.  That’s good.  Let pray for continued progress.

 

 

The obituary for Mr. John Alan Blackwell has not been posted yet.

 

 

There will be no gathering at the cabin tonight.  Thank-you for your understanding.  David is improving, but still tires easily and is weak.  He has regained a few pounds, but has many more to regain.

 

 
Shoeboxes and a list of suggested items to pack for Operation Christmas Child will be available Sunday morning.  Be thinking of how many you wish to pack this year.

 

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Judges 19-21
  • Psalm 47
  • Acts 1

 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe
  • All ladies are invited.

 

 

If you have a child (children) who are attending M-Jam on May 5th, please sign the list under the stairwell to the balcony.  We need to order shirts soon.

 

 

 

The Children in Action of FBC, Kentwood will be participating in a video which will be used for promotion of the Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana.  I thank God for these children and the opportunity to work with them.

 

 

 

Last night, we played a game about choices.  There are many we must make in life.  The most important one is inviting Jesus into our hearts/lives.  The decision is important for children, youth, and adults!  Have you made the correct choice?

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

“Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God.

Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage.

The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.” 

~Matthew 6:6, The Message~

 

Pray for Gail Brister as she has a knee procedure today in Covington.

 

 

Pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden.  She continues to have various health issues.

 

 

David has gained another pound and is slowly trying to regain his strength and endurance.  Please keep praying for him.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Judges 4-6
  • Eccl. 7:1-13
  • John 17

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • Today at 10:00
  • Fellowship Hall
  • Romans 4

 

 

Reminder:  The will be no Third Thursday at the Cabin until David gets stronger.  Hopefully, it won’t be much longer.

 

 

M- JAM – May 4-5 at Camp Tall Timbers

  • Boys and girls in grades 1-6
  • Permission forms available in the church office and from me

 

 

God has blessed us with a beautiful spring weather.  Take a walk and enjoy God’s beautiful creation.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday Update

I haven’t shared about David in a while, because he was undergoing many tests and we had no answers.  I can say that most of the tests showed he was doing really well.  Two areas of concern now are his stomach which has many pre-ulcer places and his gall bladder which seems to have stones.  Both of these could cause the symptoms he has had.  We are waiting for reports on biopsies that were done a week ago.

Thank-you for your prayers for him.  He does feel a little better, but is certainly not up to a regular daily routine.  His diet has been changed.  Also, he has many pounds to regain while all this is happening.  Please keep praying.  We appreciate your prayers.

 

You know we love to have the Third Thursday Gatherings in the cabin, but we will put them on hold until we get more answers and do whatever is required.

Thursday

24 “ ‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you; 

 

25 the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 

26the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’

~Numbers 6:24-26~

 

Mr. John Alan Blackwell was moved to Amite’s Tangi Pines yesterday.  I feel like he will appreciate some visits from his friends.

 

 

Ken Roberts, and his new heart, will be going home today!  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Deud. 11-12
  • Psa;m 32
  • Loke 16

 

 

Remember, No Gathering at the Cabin Tonight!  David has the flu.

 

 

Friday’s Bible Study

  • Romans 1
  • 10 A.M.
  • FBC Fellowship Hall
  • Everyone is invited to join us.

 

 

One of the things the Children in Action did last night was to make banks for their mission money.  Do you need a bank?  Don’t forget the Annie Armstrong Offering for North American missions.

 

 

Don’t forget to looks on your Sunday bulletin for a list of items needed for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American missions.

 

Thanks for checking in and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday

          “I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise,           and have been saved from my enemies.

~2 Samuel 22:4~

 

 

 

Services for Gail M. Smith – March 24 at Line Creek Baptist Church

 

 

We will NOT have the Third Thursday Gathering tomorrow night.  David has been sick all week.  We don’t want to share his problem with anyone else.  See you next month!

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Deud. 9-10
  • Prov. 31
  • Luke 15

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Romans 1
  • Fellowship Hall
  • 10 A.M.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com

 

 

Thomas Rainer – https://thomrainer.com/blog/

 

 

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

Children in Action

  • FBC
  • Tonight at 6 P,M.
  • Children – K-5

 

 

Don’t leave God out of this day!  He created this day for us!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday Evening

Regarding the Louisiana service for Bill’s sister, Gail Smith:
The service will be held at Line Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, Louisiana, on Saturday, March 24. Visitation will be 9-11:00 a.m. at the church, followed by the Celebration of Life service.  (Burial will be private.)

Velta (Morris)

 

 

Glen Magee was to come home this afternoon.   Pray for him as he recovers at home.

 

 

Aubrey McMillian is slowly recovering from his heart surgery.  Pray for him as he slowly improves.  Pray for Carolyn too.  She continues to have back issues.

 

 

Update on Mr. John Alan Blackwell –

He is in Riverview hospital in Covington. He has pneumonia. He will be moving to skilled nursing care in Amite (I think that might be Hood Memorial) tomorrow and then to the nursing home (Amite) after that.                                                                       Carolyn B. Boyd

 

 

Pray for David.  He has been sick since early Sunday morning.  He is improving now.  WE HAD DECIDED NOT TO HAVE THE THIRD THURSDAY GATHERING THIS WEEK.  WE DON’T WANT TO SHARE THE PROBLEM HE HAD!  We’ll see you here next month.

 

Friday

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

~John 3:16~

 

A great report: Dee Dee B. Matthews, niece of Betty Simpson and Ora Lee Wilson, has shown good improvement.  She still has a lot of issues, but is certainly better than she was right after the accident.  Keep praying.

 

 

Yesterday, I was asked to request prayer for someone, but not to give a name.  Today, I have been asked to report that Angela Headrick is the person who had a thyroid test that was inconclusive.  Results from a more recent biopsy have not given results yet.  In the meantime, you are asked to pray for Angela as she awaits the report.

 

 

Mrs. Bessie Hayden is still at home and waiting to go back to the hospital in a few weeks.  Please pray for her diabetes related circulation problem.

 

 

Adrian Phillips is having a problem with another buildup of fluid.  Pray medication will solve his problem.

 

 

Dorinda M. O’Brian

October 23, 1958 – February 14, 2018

Dorinda M. O’Brian, a resident of Slaughter, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Baton Rouge General. She was born October 23, 1958 in Lake Charles and was 59 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Bertha O’Brian; 2 sons, Arnie “Ray” O’Brian, Jr. and wife, Rachel; and Teddy O’Brian and wife, Kelly; 5 grandchildren, Ethan, Lacey and Sidney O’Brian, and Makayla and Zaylee Feierabend; sister, Melissa Bordeln; and her brother, Tony Mustin. Preceded in death by her husband, Arnie “Ray” O’Brian, Sr.; parents, Harry and Dorothy Mustin; sisters, Cindy Mustin Buras Kauffman, Jenny Holden, and Crystal Buras; and her brothers, Kerry Buras and Eric Buras. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Saturday, February 17, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Marshall Wallace. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

The group at the cabin last night included two new guests as well as representation from eight different churches.  We were so blessed by all present, the devotional shared by Bro. Darryl, and the wonderful music shared by James Rimes and Sherman Cutrer.  Sherman has had some serious health issues and numerous (I think he said 13) surgeries since he was last at the cabin sharing with us.  It was another great Third Thursday.  Feel free to join us sometime.

 

 

The Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10:00 this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

Tomorrow morning at 9:00, we will meet in the fellowship hall to begin preparation of items for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.  Everyone is invited to spend the morning with us.  Working together on this project will help get us started on our collection process for the Christmas season deliveries around the world.  Children, K-5, the age group of the Wednesday night missions class are especially encouraged to come.  It is not too late to bring some of the items previously listed.  They can be left in the red basket at the church or left in the fellowship hall TODAY.

 

 

Another group of Bibles were delivered to the church yesterday.  Three calendars were brought to the cabin last night.  These items will be used by inmates of the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.  I will get these items to the group that ministers there on Thursday mornings.  Thank-you for doing your part in helping to collect items.  Pray for the many men and women there.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Leviticus 13-15
  • Proverbs 20
  • Mark 9

 

 

The February “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be on the 27th.  Mark the date on your calendar.

 

 

God gives us opportunities to minister to others in many different ways.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

 

I have been asked to share an unspoken request for someone who has had to have a medical test repeated and is awaiting results.  Pray for a good report and/or patience and calmness during the waiting period.

 

 

Please pray for the Strickland family as they have the celebration of life service Mike.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Leviticus 11-12
  • Psalm 20
  • Mark 8

 

 

Third Thursday Gathering at 6:30 tonight!   Music by James Rimes and devotional by Bro. Darryl.

 

 

 

There is excitement in the air about the missions day Saturday morning in the fellowship hall.  Feel free to join us for the event that will be a blessing to us Saturday as we make plans to bless many others through OCC.

 

 

No matter what you are doing today, make sure you share the love God freely gives to us.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed,

yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,”

says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

~Isaiah 54:10~

Michael Phillip Strickland
(November 11, 1950 – February 11, 2018) 

Michael Phillip Strickland, 67, of Osyka, passed away, Sunday, February 11, 2018 at his residence.

He was born November 11, 1950 in Magnolia, MS. He was the son of the late Percy Edward and Sharron Varnado Strickland.

Mr. Strickland was a retired auto mechanic. He was a longtime active member of Osyka Baptist Church where he served on the usher committee and loved attending his Pioneer Sunday School class.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Colleen Lambert Strickland of Osyka; his son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Mindy Strickland of Osyka; his daughter and son-in-law, Shelia and Andy Childress of Kentwood; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tim and Allison Strickland of Summit and Randy and Tammy Strickland of Osyka; two sisters, Sandy Smith of Chatawa and Sheree Strickland of McComb; five grandchildren, Silas Childress, Meredith Childress, Amelia Childress, Laila Baham and Lilly Strickland and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation is Thursday at Osyka Baptist Church from 9AM until 12PM. Celebration of Life services will be at 12:30PM with Bro. Gene Richards and Bro. Milton Kliesch officiating. Burial will be in Osyka Cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit.

Pallbearers are Keith Strickland, Chad Strickland, Blake Strickland, Colton Smith, David McKinney and Dustin Mack. Honorary pallbearer is Silas Childress.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Osyka Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 152, Osyka, MS 39657.

Share condolences at catchingsfuneralhome.com

 

 

Earl Quinton Stinson passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 68. He was born on Sunday, January 26, 1950 in Kentwood , Louisiana to the late Addaliede Labrache Stinson and the late Earl Stinson. He was a native of Kentwood, Louisiana.

Earl is survived by his wife, Ann Stinson; step-daughters, Ashley Welch and her husband Dale, and Stacey McDonald and her husband Scott; step-son, Louis Russell LaRocca, Jr.; sisters, Linda Burt, and Lois Pittman; brother, Paul Stinson; grandchildren, Ava Welch, Shantel Power, Lathon LaRocca, Jordan McDonald, Jacob McDonald, Grace Ann McDonald, and Annalise LaRocca; nieces and nephews, James Burt, Steven Burt, Michelle Burt, and Michael Burt.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Stinson; mother, Addaliede Labrache Stinson; sister, Peggy Jean Stinson; and nephew, Raymond M. Burt, Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Friday, February 16, 2018 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Saturday, February 17, 2018, from 9:00 am until the Funeral Service at 11:30 am.

Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood, Louisiana.

 

Please pray for the Strickland and Stinson families.

 

Read the Bible

  • Leviticus 8-10
  • Proverbs 19
  • Mark 7

 

Children on Mission will meet at 6:00 P.M. tonight.   Children, K-5, are invited to join us.

 

I’m excited about the missions activities Saturday from 9:00 – Noon..  We will be working on fillers for Operation Christmas Child.  Everyone is encouraged to be a part of this ministry.

 

Third Thursday Gathering – Tomorrow!

Anna Lee