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Wednesday

 

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,

as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

~1 Peter 4:10~

 

Update on Josiah Huckaby (Notice the timeline.)

Update (3:30pm): Josiah did great with his heart cath. He is back in his room. He seems to be doing good. The short version of today—they were able to see that his lungs are the main issue. The main course of action is nutrition and growth of lung tissue. His lungs will continue to grow and that should help in the long run. They also ballooned one of his pulmonary veins. We will have a better idea of what the long term plan is on Thursday after the cardiologists discuss his case in conference on Wednesday evening. Thanks for the prayers. God is so good!!! 💙💛💙💛

Update (2:45pm): They are done. He will back up to his room shortly.

Update (12:45pm): Just started the cath. We will get updates every hour.

Josiah just went down for the cath.

 

Barbara Battles is back in the hospital.  Her kidneys don’t seem to be functioning properly.  Pray for a good solution.

 

Continue to pray for Bro. Mike Stafford of Greenlaw Baptist Church.  An evaluation of his condition is being done at OLOL.

 

 

Read the Bible – Acts 13-14, Psalm 125, and Video of Acts 13-28 (Bible Project)

 

 

“Lead On, O King Eternal”

 

 

Let’s follow His leadership!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday Updates and Additions

We saw several ladies at the St. Helena Nursing Home yesterday.  We especially enjoyed seeing Mrs. Grace Chadwick and Mrs. Evelyn Bridges who was getting her hair done.

Donna Fay Miller is being seen by a pulmonary specialist today about the fluid that remains in her lungs.  I don’t have an update since early this morning.

Doug Prescott has several biopsies done and is waiting for lab results.  Please pray that he and his family will be comforted by our prayers as they wait for the results.

Clyde Wayne Spears

November 22, 1949 – October 04, 2017

 

 

Thursday

Finally, brethren, pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,

just as it is with you.

~2 Thessalonians 3:1 NKJV~

 

Donna Fay Miller‘s heart ablation has been changed from Oct. 12 to Oct.. 2 at 7 A.M. in OLOL . You will want to keep the prayers for her flowing over the next few days.

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher is receiving wound care in Hammond because of a recent fall.  Pray she hear quickly.

Mrs. Theople Hurst is improving now.  Keep on praying for her.

 

 

Virginia Birch

September 21, 1931 – September 27, 2017

 

VisitationWednesday, September 27, 2017
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

McKneely Funeral Home – Amite
110 E. Factory St.
Funeral ServiceFriday, September 29, 2017
11:00 AM

McKneely Funeral Home – Amite
 

 

 

The youth of Two Rivers Baptist Association had a good time at The Lighthouse at F.B.C., Kentwood last night.  Over 200 youth were present.  Pray for the young people from ten different churches as the prepare to leave the thrills of last night and join the school routine today.  May a part of last night follow them to school today and shine brightly.

 

“Jesus Paid it All”

(Joey and Rory – 2016)

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 24

 

Read the Bible – 27th – Luke 8-9 and Psalm 116

28th – Luke 10-11, Psalm 117, & video, Luke 2, found at                                                                           http://bibleproject.com

 

Monday

“Abraham, when hope was dead within him,

went on hoping in faith . . .

He relied on the word of God.” 

~Romans 4:18 Phillips~

 

Please continue to pray for Donna Fay Miller as she waits for the 12th when she will have a heart ablation.

Miss Fay Shoemaker was able to be in church last night.  She looked great!  Her good news is that she does not need a pacemaker. Thank God for Miss Fay’s improvement.

Diane Cox was our neighbor east of Arcola about 35 years ago.  Yesterday, her two day old granddaughter, Olivia, passed away.  Please pray for Diane and the young parents, Brandon and Sarah.

Reggie Felker, who grew up in the New Zion area, was killed in a four-car accident in Clinton Saturday.  Please be in prayer for the family.

 

 

Many of you have probably heard, but just in case you don’t know.  FBC, Kentwood has vastly improved their website.  I hope you will check it frequently for more information.  http://fbckentwood.com

 

 

Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes” – We are working hard to sort and count the items you have been bringing in for the 350 shoeboxes we will pack the first Saturday of November.  I will soon have a list of items we are short of.  October will be a month to focus of filling in some spots.  Thanks so much to all who have contributed in any way.

 

Georgia Barnett is the name of our special offering for Louisiana missions.  Each church sets their own goal.  Later, the money will be combined with that from the other Louisiana churches.  We can make a big impact by pooling our resources and working together.

 

Ladies with September birthdays will be honored at The Cafe Tuesday at 11:00.  All ladies are invited to join us for lunch and birthday cake.  The ladies with September birthdays are:

Yvonne Birch

Ann Smith

Laura Joiner

Jan Yarborough

Mary Miller

Glenda Schilling

Betty Simpson

 

Read the Bible today – Luke 4-5 & Psalm 114

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.com

 

“Sweet Hour of Prayer” – I remember a time when I was a child and would visit my uncle’s church where he was the music minister.  The youth filled the choir loft every Sunday evening.  As soon as they got into their places, they sang this song.  That memory makes this great hymn even more special to me.

 

While searching for a “Sweet Hour of Prayer” youtube, I ran across another one I want to share.  It is special to me because I loved it as a child and have taught many children this song.  In fact, last night during Bible Drill class with the children, I called out this Scripture for us to all locate and read together.  After that, we sang the song.  What fun it is!  What a powerful message it conveys.  I always add an extra verse about “Shine all over Kentwood”.  I hope you will take the time to sing this simple little song with such a tremendously large message and challenge for each of us.  Listen first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSvQzMpe5Q0

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Sunday Update

Bobbie Magee just called to say the doctors were able to settle “Miss”” Theople’s gall bladder down and allow her to get some much needed sleep.  That allowed them not to do the surgery last night.  She’s at St. Tammany in Covington.  Bobbie was unsure of when the surgery might be done.  Please continue to pray for “Miss” Theople.

Monday

Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous;

you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

~Psalm 5:12~

 

 

Pray for Wayne McNabb.  He will be readmitted to North Oaks Tuesday for by-pass surgery.

 

Miss Fay Shoemaker will have her aeorta repaired at Ochsner on the 21st.  Pray for her as she prepares for the surgery.

 

Ricky Mapes, son of Andy and Betty Taylor, is having some testing on his heart in McComb.  Pray for him and for his family.

 

Donna Fay Miller has been having a-fib issues for a while.  She had to go to the hospital in Baton Rouge yesterday morning.  I haven’t been able to get an update yet.

 

Betty Fussell is in Ochsner again.  Please pray for her, her family, her friends, and her medical staff.

 

Please continue to remember the victims of Hurricane Harvey.  Do your part.

 

 

Read the Bible – Matthew 25-26 & Psalm 93

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Mission Opportunities

  • Operation Christmas Child – This week we are collecting $1.00 calculators (Walmart) and an extra set of three AAA batteries.  Donations to pay the shipping on the shoeboxes can be given at any time.  Our packing party will be Nov. 3rd in the fellowship hall.  Collection of shoeboxes from area churches will be done at FBC, Kentwood again after that.
  • Fall Food Round-up for Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home – Two weeks from today the truck from LBCH  will be here to pick up the items we leave under the office stairwell.  Items they need include mayonnaise. napkins, salad dressings, pop tarts, rice, body wash. bottled juices, children’s cereals, canned fruit, hand soap, and sanitizer.
  • LA Baptist Disaster Relief – Teams of volunteers for cooking, mud-out, counseling, child care, showers, washing of clothes, etc. are already in place.  The needs are many.  Go or give as you feel led.
  • Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting one week for today.  We will meet at 10 A.M. at FBC, Amite to learn about Louisiana Missions.  Rev. Don Meadows of Taylor Creek Baptist Church will be our guest speak.  Our meeting will close will a covered-dish meal. We always have an open meeting, so even if you have not been before or your church does not have an active WMU, you are welcome to come.
  • Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions will begin soon.
  • Paperback Bibles for the Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmates.  I had a request from the team that goes each week for more Bibles.

 

 

Revival at FBC, Kentwood will begin on Sunday, September 18th and continue through Wednesday, September 21st.

 

 

Join FBC,Kentwood for regular services each Sunday at 9:15 A.M. and 6:00 P.M and Wednesdays at 6 P.M.

 

Have a great week of sharing Jesus in various ways.  
Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

     “For you were bought at a price;

therefore glorify God in your body 

and in your spirit, 

which are God’s.”

~I Cor. 6:20~

 

Today is National Day of Prayer!

 

Bring your Operation Christmas Child items to my classroom or leave in the tote under the balcony stairs at FBC, Kentwood.

 

Bring your items for the LA Baptist Children’s Home to the stairwell at the office entrance to the church.  The truck will be at our church early on September 18th. Items needed include:

Bottled Juice                                              Children’s Cereal

Freezer Bags                                              Kool-Aid

Laundry Detergent                                  Mayonnaise

Napkins                                                     Onion Soup Mix

Pam Cooking Spray                                 Rice

 

Two Rivers Associational WMU will meet Monday, September 11th at 10 A.M. at FBC, Amite.  Rev. Don Meadows will be our guest speaker.  We will be learning about mission work in Louisiana and the Georgia Barnett Offering.  All ladies from the churches in our area are invited to attend.  We will end with a potluck meal in the fellowship hall.

Tomorrow night at 6 P.M., the adults, youth, and children will meet at FBC, Kentwood.  The children will have a Bible Drill class.  All elementary age children are invited to attend.

Sunday School begins at 9:15 each week.  We have classes for all age groups.

Read the Bible today – Matthew 23-24 & Psalm 92

“BLESSED  BE THE NAME”

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR, DONATE TO, AND DO THE DISASTER RELIEF WORK NEEDED IN TEXAS AND LOUISIANA BECAUSE O HURRICANE HARVEY.

ANNA LEE

Saturday Addition

Remember, President Trump declared tomorrow to be a national day of prayer.

It is a good feeling to be shopping for Operation Christmas Child in Hammond and run across another person from FBC,Kentwood shopping for OCC.  This has happened to us twice this year!

Unique baptism at FBC, Canton, TX where my uncle served as minister of music a long time ago.  This is one service that I think we all would have loved to have been a part of a couple weeks ago.

https://vimeo.com/230504679