Category: Third Thursday

Thursday

“Be careful how you think;

your life is shaped by your thoughts.”

~Proverbs 4:23 TEV~

 

Summer Mixon 

Summer is having more tests in New Orleans.  They are checking her pancreas now. She is still at Tulane Medical Center.   Please continue to pray.

Mike Miller

Mike has improved enough to speak.  Please pray for continued improvement.

Zane Dean (Son of Mike Dean)

Zane is in Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  Pray for Zane and his family.

Betty Taylor

Betty’s knee is better, but it will require surgery.  Pray for her as she has surgery one week from today in Hattiesburg.

VBS

Pray for the VBS at several of the local churches this week.  I know four churches sharing Jesus through VBS this week.  May children meet Jesus in each one.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • Tonight at the cabin
  • 6:30
  • Come join us.
  • We look forward to the group God is sending here tonight.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 5-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “Failure Is Not Fatal” – odb.org

  • You are the Christ,                                                                                                                                         the Son of the living God.                                                                                                                                                       ~John 6:69~
  • “Failure is not fatal.  God lovingly restores those who turn back to Him.”

       ~Our Daily Bread~

Coming Soon – Law Enforcement-First Responders Appreciation Day

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • Sunday, July 12th
  • Plan to be there.

Women’s Ministry Opportunities

  • Friday – We will have Bible study at the cabin followed by a salad and dessert lunch.  It’s a good day to visit our group.  Call one of the ladies for more information.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 – We will celebrate ladies who have birthdays during June.
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night – F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely on God) 
    • We begin with finger foods at 6:15.
    • All ladies from 3-103 years in our area are invited.
    • The only cost is your time.
  • Friday – The Bible study group will meet at the Fellowship Hall of FBC, K at 10:00 A.M.

Opportunities!  There’s plenty of opportunities.  Join us!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“Behold, I will do a new thing,

Now it shall spring forth;

Shall you not know it?

I will even make a road in the wilderness

And rivers in the desert.”

~Isaiah 43:19, NKJV~

 

Tom Brister

Tom had surgery Monday.  Where would you expect to find him Tuesday?  At work! If the lab report is good, he will have reconstructive surgery next week.  Keep praying for him.

Sherry Day

Sherry continues to do well.  Thanks for all your prayers for her.

Family of Pat Gill

Please continue to pray for Ray and his family.

Hope Center

Thanks to those, especially men and male youth, who volunteered to work at the Hope  Center Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as those who have been going on a regular basis.  If anyone thinks God might could use them as a male presence in the building today, please let me know.

Another VBS Coming Up

  • New Sharon Baptist Church
  • June 22-26
  • 5:15 – 8:15 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • 6:30 P.M. at the cabin
  • Call of directions.
  • Ya’ll come!

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10:00 A.M.
  • At the cabin
  • Bring your BIble
  • All ladies and girls are invited.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 69-71

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Serve the Lord in any way you can.  He will give you the ability, the opportunities, and the time.  Use them wisely.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“For we fix our attention,

not on things that are seen,

but on things that are unseen.

What can be seen lasts only for a time,

but what cannot be seen lasts forever.”

~2 Corinthians 4:18 TEV~

 

 

Donna Fay Miller

Donna Fay is again having heart issues.  Pray the doctors can get this under control.

Betty Taylor

Betty was able to come to church on crutches.  She is doing better, but asks that we continue to pray she will not need surgery on her knee.

James Rimes

James will be having a pacemaker implanted next week.  Pray for him as he prepares for this hospital stay/procedure.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Hey everyone! Over the last couple of weeks, Lil Man’s control of his left side has continued to improve. He has graduated from the current therapy program he was in and tomorrow will have his evaluation for the next level therapy program. His vision has still not improved. He had been complaining that he felt like something was in his right eye. So he saw an eye doctor here. The eye doctor found that mucous patches had formed on his right eye, filamentary keratitis, is the medical term for it. This condition is caused from dry eye and can be painful. The eye doctor believes that in Lil Man’s case the dry eye is probably a result of damage to his lacrimal gland from radiation. Right now, it is just affecting the right eye but the doctor is treating the left eye also because it can occur in both eyes. We are praying that once we can get this under control, then he can begin some type of vision therapy to improve his eyesight. His next follow up MRI and doctors appointments are in Arizona next Monday, June 22nd. He has come so far and we have faith he will continue to be healed! Thank you all for your prayers and please continue to pray for continued healing and guidance on this path to complete healing! We love you all! Love, Lil Man and Megan

Sylvester Humphrey

Syl has had surgery following an accident.  He is recovering at home and is down 42 pounds.  He will not be able to return to Hope Center for some time.  Please pray for him and his wife, Shirley.  Also, pray for the need for some men and youth to step up and fill the need while Syl is recovering.  (See below.)

Mrs. Pat Gill

As far as I know, the arrangements for Mrs. Pat Gill have not been made yet.  I think out-of-state family will need to travel here before that is done.  I will post the arrangements when they are available.

Young at Heart 

This group’s monthly meeting will begin at 10:30 in the morning in the Fellowship Hall of New Zion Baptist Church.  Mrs. Yvonne Curtis will share sacred music with us.  Then, there will be a pot-luck meal.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Third Thursday

We will meet at our cabin Thursday at 6:30 for fellowship, a meal, a devotional, and special music.  Come be blessed.

Friday Morning Bible Study

We will also meet at the cabin.  Come for 10:00 or come earlier.  After our study we will share a salad and dessert lunch.  We would be happy to have guests with us.

Hope  Center Needs Men!

Men are needed to “fill the shoes” of Sylvester Humphrey while he continues to recovery from his surgery.  Please read the post from Saturday Evening.  I am coordinating this, so please gather a group of men from your church and volunteer today.  Syl “wore several hats’!  I’m not asking anyone to give as much time as he did, just a day or portion of a day at a time.  Please contact me for more information.  Help is needed Tuesday-Friday, especially on two Tuesdays and three Fridays of the month.

I was blessed to have a call from one church immediately after I posted the need last night.  I hope to hear from other churches today.  Remember, Hope Ministry is an associational ministry, not just the responsibility of a few people.  Men, please step up to meet the need.

Read the Bible in 2015

Leviticus 1-3

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Look Up” – odb.org/
  • My help comes from the Lord,                                                                                                                 who made heaven and earth.                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 121:2~
  • “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”

Today is a new day with a fresh start.  Make it a rewarding day in God’s sight.

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

CORRECTION 

Opportunities this Week

  • Tuesday – Young at Heart meets at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30.  Mrs. Yvonne Curtis will be singing.  You do not have to be a member at NZBC to attend.  Lunch follows the singing.
  • Thursday – Third Thursday begins at 6:30 at the cabin.  Please feel free to come.
  • Friday – Bible study at 10 A.M. at our cabin in the country.  We will have a salad and dessert lunch when we complete our study.

 

Sylvester Humphrey is better, but has a long way to go to be considered “recovered”. Please continue to pray for them.

He is doing better, but still no appetite. Syl has lost 42 pounds. He gained 1 pound back in the last couple of days. I have been like a short order cook trying to make sure he will eat. He doesn’t like Ensure or any of the therapeutic drinks. I make him protein drinks when he will drink them and made some protein bars, which he likes. Just have to make sure what he eats is quality food.  
We really need some male volunteers to help out in the back, etc. If you know of any that can help, it will be appreciated. Syl will be down for quite a while.  
The needs are:
The first, second and third Fridays from 9-1 for food distribution. The first and second Tuesday mornings before the first and second Friday distribution. On those Tuesdays we receive the food and need to put it away. We also need men to keep the grass mowed and to take bags of clothes to the storage and to Hammond to St Vincent DePaul. We need men to take turns picking up boxes at Walmart for food distribution.
I will be compiling a list for each week to be sure we have men there to meet the need.  If you are willing to volunteer, please contact me.  Hope Center has met so many needs in the months it has been open.  Let’s redouble our efforts to make a difference through Hope Center.  Men, we need you!
Charles Douglas McCoy

Born: August 28, 1946
Died: June 14, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3192499

Sunday

“Throw off your old sinful nature

and your former way of life,

which is corrupted by lust and deception.”

~Ephesians 4:22 NLT, 2nd ed.~

(It’s a choice, just like the people following the ark across the Jordan river –

part of my lesson for Sunday School this morning.)

VBS Opportunities this Week – Osyka, Greenlaw, and Spring Creek (all at night)

Opportunities this Week

  • Tuesday – Young at Heart meets at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30.  Mrs. Yvonne Curtis will be singing.  You do not have to be a member at NZBC to attend.  Lunch follows the singing.
  • Thursday – Third Thursday begins at 6:30 at the cabin.  Please feel free to come.
  • Friday – Bible study at 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ephesians 4-6

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Never Stop Learning” –  odb.org/
  • You must continue in the things which you have learned . . .                                                   and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures.                                                                                                                                       ~2 Timothy 3:14-15
  • “Holy Bible, Book Divine” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/o/holybibl.htm

Don’t keep the Lord’s Day for yourself!

Anna Lee

Friday

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth,

no one can enter the kingdom of God

unless he is born of water

and the Spirit.  

~John 3:5~

 

Read the Bible in 2015:  Jeremiah 42-46

Hope Center will need some men , especially those who have helped some in the past, to step up and volunteer to work in Sylvester Humphrey’s place while he is recovering from yesterday’s surgery.  If you can take a turn, please call 247-2235 to get your name on the schedule.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Third Thursday Meeting

We were blessed again to have a great group of people at the cabin for the Third Thursday meeting.  There was certainly a sweet, sweet spirit tonight.  Thanks to all of you who came, including one new person.  My God be honored!  What a special ending we had with “God Bless America” being sung by everyone.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Wisdom Seekers” –  http://odb.org/
  • Blessed are those who find wisdom.                                                                                                                                      ~Proverbs 3:13 NIV~          
  • “Open My Eyes that I May See” 

Reminders

  • Tomorrow, Saturday, will be the 90th birthday celebration for Mrs. Kathryn Shaw Kuss at FBC, Kentwood from 1:00 – 3:00.  Invitations were not sent to people who reside in the Kentwood area, so feel free to stop by to speak with her and her family.  She requests no gifts, just your presence.
  • The monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be Tuesday of next week.  Join the ladies at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.  The ladies meet in the side room.

Be a blessing to someone by your words and actions today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Let the peoples praise you, God;

let all the peoples praise you.”

~Psalm 67:5, NKJV~

https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/8

Please continue to pray for Sylvester Humphry.  He is in St. Tammany and very sick.  I know your prayers will be greatly appreciated.  As you are praying for him, thank God for his vision and dedication to the Hope Center.  Without him, Hope Center would not exist.  Pray for those who are “stepping up” to try to fill the shoes of Sylvester and Shirley while they are not able to be there.

I was blessed to see Mr. James W. Frazier and Miss Shira Easley yesterday.  They have come a long way since their surgeries.  Even though they have not been released by their doctors yet, they both are in God’s house and very thankful to be there.

Someone special to pray for today – Mrs. Hazel Smith

She tends to be rather quiet, but if you spend some time with her, you’ll soon see how important God has been and continues to be in her life.  Her faith is strong!  She is such a blessing to know.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 57-59

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song –

  • “Guard Your Focus” –  http://odb.org/
  • Looking unto Jesus,                                                                                                                                 the author and finisher of our faith.                                                                                                                                               ~Hebrews 12:2~                          

               I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.                                               So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything,                                               but only God, who makes things grow.                                                                                                                                                The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose,                                                       and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor.                                                                                For we are co-workers in God’s service;                                                                                                           you are God’s field, God’s building.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ~1 Corinthians 3:6-9 (NIV)~

Don’t forget:

  • Operation Christmas Child – Pray for the collection process and those who will be sorting, delivering, and receiving the “shoeboxes:.
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – This week at 6:30 P.M.
  • Friday Bible Study – MEETING THURSDAY THIS WEEK!
  • VBSs are fast approaching.  Pray for those who are planning and studying and those who will attend.
  • Frozen Food for Families – Put some food up each week in quart size bags.  The food is appreciated so much by those who are benefitting from it.
  • Other opportunities to learn and serve – Find your slots for service.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

” Serve the Lord with Gladness” today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Bible Study Change – Bible study at FBC, Kentwood will be Thursday at 10:00 this week.  Please pass the word.

 

“Faith is confidence in what we hope for

and assurance about what we do not see.”

~Hebrews 11:1 NIV~

 

Doug Toney

Monday May 18, 2015
Doug is getting great care here at Northshore Specialty (Covington). He has a bit of a temp and his back is hurting, so he just got something to help with that.  (Sandy)

Please continue to pray for Doug, Sandy, and the other members of the family.

Brantley Williams

Brantley’s medication was reduced for a couple of hours today allowing him to wake up briefly.  Please continue to pray for this two year old.

Read the Bible in 2015 –

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Great Healer” –  odb.org
  • I am the Lord, who heals you.                                                                                                                                              ~Exodus 15:26~
  • “The Great Physician”  –  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/990

Reminder – Toni Holland Fitzgerald will be speaking about nursing homes, home health, hospice, physical therapy, etc. at New Zion Baptist Church this morning at 10:30.  There is no charge.  Everyone is invited to attend.  A question/answer session will follow the information she gives.

Bible Study Change – Bible study at FBC, Kentwood will be Thursday at 10:00 this week.  Please pass the word.

Prepare to make a choice about this day.  Will you be helpful? an encourager? a friend? a helper? a good listener?  a friend?  an intercessor?  etc.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

“. . . the gospel is God’s power for salvation

to everyone who believes. . . .”

~Romans 1:16, NKJV~

 

 

Mr. James Frazier was in attendance in church both Sunday morning and Sunday evening.  When a person who attends church as regularly as he does misses for five weeks due to a health issue, they feel so blessed to be back in God’s house.  Thank you for praying for him.

I’ve been faithful to keep up with some of my “blessings” daily this year.  Yesterday, among other blessings of the day, I was blessed to see pictures of graduates being recognized in several area churches and baptisms in several area churches.  The blessings in the lives of others blessed me as I thought of the opportunities open to those who have completed school and the greater opportunities open to those who have accepted Christ as their personal Savior.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Exodus 25-28

Devotional, Quote/Prayer, Scripture, and Songs

  • “One Step Closer” –  http://odb.org/ (Doesn’t that tie in perfectly with my “blessings” that I just shared?  God verifies so many things in our lives, doesn’t He?  I’m blessed daily!  You are too!)
  • Dear Lord, may I, for the joy set before me, endure with patience the                hardship of the trail.                                                                                                                               When my journey is over, I will see You face to face and live with You forever.                                                                                                                                          ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Though your sins are like scarlet,                                                                                                 they shall be white as snow.”                                                                                                                                                                  ~Isaiah 1:18~
  • “Jesus Paid it All” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/p/jpaidall.htm                    

 “Heaven Came Down” – http://gospelyrics.blogspot.com/2007/09/heaven-came-down-and-glory-filled-my.html

Women’s Ministry – Opportunities for the Week

  • Operation Christmas Child – purchase some items for the “shoeboxes” we will be sending to children around the world in October.  The greatest value of the boxes is not the various items that go into the box, but the opportunities the children will have to learn about Jesus.   Make some purchases this week.  It doesn’t involve large amounts of money, just large amounts of love and and a desire to share Jesus with others.  Don’t miss this opportunity to help!
  • Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – It’s never too late to give to missions!  Never forget that people in our own country, and Canada, need to make that great decision for themselves.  That’s what this offering funds.
  • Women of the Bible: Leah.  If you didn’t get a study guide, see Lauree or me for one.  We will meet Friday morning at 10:00 in the fellowship hall.

Opportunities of the Week

  • Tuesday – Learn about nursing homes, home health, hospice, physical therapy, etc. at New Zion Baptist Church as Toni Holland Fitzgerald shares with us.  She has had so many experiences in working in these areas that she has a wealth of knowledge to share.  If you are interested, she will be sharing at 10:30 in the fellowship hall.  You do not have to be a member at NZBC to attend.
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin – David and I invite you to come to our cabin to enjoy sweet Christian fellowship, a bountiful, delicious meal, and a time of music topped off with a devotional and prayer.  We begin at 6:30.  Please ask me if you need directions.
  • Saturday – Help to honor Mrs. Kathryn Kuss as she celebrates her 90th birthday at the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.  She requests no gifts.  Everyone is invited.  I was requested to invite you because no invitations were mailed to people in Kentwood .
  • Sunday – the Lord’s Day!

Try some new opportunities and be blessed!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“You are standing side by side

one strong purpose —

to tell the Good News.”

~Philippians 1:27 TLB~

 

Macy Gueldner

Macy completed Pre-K at Franklinton Primary School.  She was able to attend school regularly except when she had treatments or was hospitalized.  It was a good year for her.  Continue to pray for this sweet, young lady.

Miss Fay Shoemaker is home and doing very well.  Her progress in two weeks following shoulder surgery is amazing.
Hopefully, Miss Shira Easley and Mr. James W. Frazier will also be enjoying some recovery time at home soon.
Please continue to pray for Joe Easley as he continues his battle.  As you pray for him, please also pray for his family and friends.
Jessie Myrl Brecheen Rushing

Born: September 26, 1913
Died: May 15, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3111265

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 3-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Motivated by Love” –  http://odb.org/
  • God is love.                                                                                                                                                      ~1 John 4:8~                                                                                                                                                       The love of Christ compels us.                                                                                                                                       ~2 Corinthians 5:14~
  • “Love is the Theme” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

Some extra opportunities next week:

  • Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church
    • 10:30 A.M. Tuesday
    • Speaker – Toni Holland Fitzgerald – sharing about services available to senior adults in our area
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin
    • 6:30 Thursday evening
    • Supper, fellowship, devotional, and gospel music
    • Contact me if you need directions.
  • Bible Study
    • Women of the Bible: Leah
    • Friday morning at 10:00
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC,K
  • 90th Birthday Party for Mrs. Kathryn Kuss
    • Saturday afternoon
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC,K

Life, even is retirement, is full of opportunities.  Make the most of the life you are given!

Anna Lee