Please continue to pray for Mr. Frank and “Miss” Barbara Erwin.  They both are having health problems.  Mr. Frank is at Cypress Point in Hammond.

 

 

 

Pray for another week of VBS.  Some churches finished their 2019 VBS, but others are just starting.

 

 

 

“Turning Point” – Matthew 5:3 – https://hereforyou.org/videos/#merciful

 

 

 

Thanks for the 2019 VBS at FBC, Kentwood for collecting almost $1,000 for Operation Christmas Child.

 

 

 

God has blessed us with another Monday.  How are we going to use this gift?

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. J.D. Smith is home and doing very well.  His procedures have allowed him not to have leg pain.  His daughter, Debbie, is checking on him closely.  Pray for him to have a good day today.  He is appreciative of your prayers.

 

 

 

Carol B. Sealey is a real fighter and has always been that way.  Just ask anyone who play ball against her!  She is fighting for her life now.

Update on Carol. I know it has been a few days but we have been up and down and all over the place. Carol seems to be making improvements very slowly. She is responding a little more to us. I went to kiss her this evening and she tried to turn her head and kiss me. I know that she understands what I am saying because she nods to answer questions appropriately. Her kidneys still are not working and liver enzymes are still elevated. Doctors are very optimistic that those numbers will slowly get better. Thanking you all for your prayers. Please continue to remember her as this will be a slow journey. Thanking God for his Blessings and the improvements we have seen. I have to keep reminding myself that this is God’s timing and he doesn’t make mistakes!!  (Written by her sister, Barbara B. Gaines)

 

 

 

Doris C. Davis

February 02, 1929 – June 06, 2019

Doris C. Davis, of Hillsdale, LA, journeyed to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2019. 90 years young, Doris was born in Kentwood, LA on February 2, 1929. She loved her Lord, her family, her grandson and the church family she worshiped with at Hillsdale Baptist Church, where she was a long time member. Doris retired from St. Helena Hospital after 30 years of service. She enjoyed reading, watching tennis, and growing her tomato plants every spring and fall. She is survived by her two daughters and son-in-laws, Sandra Chapman and husband, Steve and Melanie Morgan and husband, Alan; one grandson, Davis Chapman and wife, Carly; and numerous friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Russell “Bean” Davis. Services will be held at Hillsdale Baptist Church from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Interment will be at Roberts Cemetery, Highway 441, Hillsdale, LA. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Hillsdale Baptist Church or Roberts Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Marguerite Stevens Durnin, a resident of Hillsdale, LA, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born April 28, 1926 in Amite, LA and was 93 years of age. She was a member of Hayden Grove Church of Christ in Amite. She retired from the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Amite. She was married to the love of her life for 60 years and was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She is survived by her son, Norman Steven Durnin and wife, Trudy Dees Durnin; 2 granddaughters, Kayla Nicole Durnin and Karly Blair Durnin; sister, Shirley Stevens Hayden.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman O. Durnin; parents, Robert Leon Stevens and Carrie Weeks Stevens; 3 brothers, Robert Leon Stevens, Jr., Jimmy Love “Rip” Stevens, and Charles Stevens; 2 sisters, Sue Stevens Lott and Willie Ruth Bennett. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Don McGee. Interment Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Cemetery. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

 

Scripture Writing Plan – “Who I am in Christ” – 2 Corinthians 1: 21-22

 

 

 

 Here for You (30 second video) – “God Blesses those who Mourn” –  Matthew 5:4 – https://hereforyou.org/videos/#merciful

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net

I hope you find some time this weekend to spend reading some of these articles.

 

 

 

Pray for our grandson and his classmates who graduate from hight school tonight.  Pray for the family as they will doing a lot of traveling to get here in two weeks.

 

 

 

Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day.  Do what you can today to make getting to the Lord’s House easier tomorrow.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” 

~Romans 6:23 NLT~

 

 

Today, I would like to add James Morgan to our prayer list.  He has a new stent in his heart that seems to be able to help him not to have majaor heart surgery.  Pray for him and his family.

 

 

 

I would also like to remind you of all the high school and college graduates who will be facing many choices about their future.  Let’s pray they made good choices that will be beneficial to their future.

 

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – “Abiding in Christ” – John 14:23

 

 

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.  I hope you will be able to attend Sunday School and worship today.  If not, there are many opportunities to worship with a church, some of the local churches included.  I think that is a great way to use technology to share the gospel.

Anna Lee

 

 

Abiding in Christ – Read and Write the Bible – John 5:42

 

 

 

Adjust you schedule to fit the weather predictions.  Expect more rain later today.

 

 

Rain or no rain, today is the day to prepare for the Lord’s Day which is also know as Mother’s Day this week.

 

 

Ladies, today is a good day to review the Scriptures about the ideal woman we should be striving to be.  These verses are from Proverbs 31.

https://www.noraconrad.com/blog/becoming-a-proverbs-31-woman

 

 

Have a great day.  Do the ordinary things of your daily life that add up to making a great life!
Anna Lee

As you have probably already figured out, David did not get to go home this morning. He still has some fluid to have removed. David feels better with the blood he received (20th unit) and the fluid loss from his body (2+ liters).

He’s eating well and took his walker for a round or two in the hallways. As more tests are done, we will learn more about going home tomorrow.

Please keep praying for David and those caring for him. Also, please pray for Mr. “Cete” Dillon and Mr. Adrian Phillips, who are both hospitalized at North Oaks.

As you pray for these three men, please also make an effort to contact someone to check on them and to pray for them.

I appreciate Facebook posts by Jeff Van and others. Jeff pastors in McComb. His grandmother and my mother were first cousins, so that makes us . . “kin”. This is Jeff’s post for today which I have paraphrased.

There is not enough room in your heart for worry and faith, so you have to choose which one rules your life each day.

Anna Lee

This morning I wrote about the Monday ride to Baton Rouge. Our ride didn’t end with us at home tonight. We are in room 206 at Ochsner.

David’s body has had several battles going on. Today, he got a unit of blood and is ridding his body of too much fluid.

God has continued to walk this journey with us. He also allowed my sister, Julie, and David’s niece, Leesha, to be very helpful to us today.

The doctors have a plan for us to go home tomorrow. I’m waiting to see what God’s plans are. Whatever that is, we choose to follow Him!

I’m not sure when I will write again. Pray for God’s will for our lives.

Anna Lee

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” 

~Psalm 23:4 NIV~

 

 

 

Dolly Frazier‘s eye surgery went well yesterday.  She will have a second eye surgery in two weeks.  Pray all goes well.

 

 

 

David saw a liver specialist yesterday.  Despite all his problems, she said the liver has improved since January.  This was good news.   The next visit there will be in three months.

 

 

 

Kathaleen Terrell

June 18, 1961 – May 01, 2019

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg, LA. She was born June 18, 1961 in New Orleans, LA and was 57 years of age.She is survived by 2 daughters, Whitley Prats and Erica Reeves; grandchildren, Peyton Miller, Cadence Reeves and Trevor Pierce; 2 sisters, Rhonda Terrell Walters and husband Wayne and Judith Beth Terrell; 1 brother, Paul Terrell; numerous nieces and nephew.Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Barbara Terrell. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

The lunch fundraiser for the Ronny Webb, Jr. family is today at FBC, Greensburg.  Contact the church for information about the meal.

 

 

 

Read & Write the Bible – Galatians 5:22-23

 

 

 

Prayer is so powerful!

Anna Lee

 

“We must bear the ‘burden’ of being considerate of the doubts and fears of others.” 

~Romans 15:2b TLB~

 

 

Mrs. Barbara Baugh fell and broke her hip.  She’s has been in St. Tammany Hospital where she had surgery.  Now, she will begin the rehab phase of treatment.  Please pray for her and Bro. Joe.

 

 

 

David Sellers‘ angiogram went well.  He should be home from the hospital today.  Thank you for praying for him.

 

 

 

I didn’t report it earlier this month,  but Buddy Morris got a good report that said “remission”.  Pray for Buddy and Eleanor as they continue his health journey.  One of our mutual friends commented on Buddy’s full head of hair that has returned.  Join them in thanking God for the continued good reports.

 

 

 

A young nurse who grew up in Kentwood is taking the big step into being a mother today.  Pray for Rick and Crystal Slaven Campbell and their baby girl.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Psalm 27:13-14

 

 

 

Some plastic Easter eggs have been turned in at church.  If you have some you want to give, take them to the church office or to the basket on the organ.  Thank you for helping with our “shoebox” projects.

 

 

 

Be aware of the weather today. 

Anna Lee