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Thursday Afternoon

Mr. Harley Kliesch is doing a little better.  He and the family still could use our prayers.

Hannah Shockley Wilkinson got to go home this morning.  She will need therapy later.  The baby is fine.  Keep her in your prayers.  The family thanks you for praying.

Jennifer Pittman has some good news.  She will begin a new chemo today.  Keep her in your prayers.

Pray for members of East Fork Baptist Church as they work with Disaster Relief on the New Jersey coast.  Thank God for their abilities, their availability, and their desire to serve others in this way.  May God richly bless you as you bless others!

Most of you will remember we are doing a drive to collect money and fabric to be used to make colorful gowns for sick children at Children’s Hospital and other places where there is a need.  I asked Susan about her granddaughter, Lara.  She’s having chemo this week.  Susan and her husband are on a mission trip in Ecuador.  I would say they are a very giving family!

Jadon’s Story – http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Woodrow “Woody” Wilson Moak
(March 27, 1944 – May 30, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 8:44 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at his home. He was born March 27, 1944 and was 69 years of age. He is survived by his 3 children, Daniel Moak and wife, Melissa, Kentwood, Sandy Freid and husband, Jimmy, Calhoun, and Colla Moak, Kentwood; 5 grandchildren, Justin Moak, Chase King, Casey Freid and Joseph Freid; 3 great-grandchildren, Jayden, Brylee and Brintin; 3 sisters, Annie Allen and husband, Joe, Magnolia, MS, Linda Riggle, Vacherie and Peggy Tate and husband, Roger, Kentwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Colla and Evie M. Moak; sister, Wilkie Moak Blades; 2 brothers, Paul G. “Pappy” Moak and Stanley Earl Varnado. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013. Interment Mt. Hermon Cemetery, Mt. Hermon. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday

“I sought the Lord,

and he answered me.”

~Psalm 34:4a~

Hannah Shockley Wilkinson got out of surgery about eight last night.  If all goes well, she should be able to go home today.  Keep her in your prayers as she adjusts to daily living with her repaired arm.

Mr. Kenneth Felker has his port now.  Pray it helps him in his future medical treatments.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morris both look great!  She looks the picture of perfect health despite the fact she is continuing her medical treatment.  Keep them in your prayers as her treatment continues after they get home.

Pray for Robbie Lynn as she has almost two weeks or recovery time in the hospital.  I’m sure she and her family will be most appreciative for your prayers.

Vacation Bible School begins Monday at FBC, Kentwood.  You can register your child and purchase a t-shirt during office hours today and tomorrow.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Tragic Flaw” –  http://odb.org/

Missions – Don’t forget to give to help with the Disaster Relief in Oklahoma.

Items needed include garbage bags, wipes, diapers, paper towels, Gatorade, shovels, and gardening masks.

Please do not send clothes yet.  Bottled water is already available in adequate supply.

You can drop your items off at FBC, Amite during office hours.

Thanks for being available to pray for these and other needs on a daily basis.  Your prayers help make a big difference in lives.

Anna Lee

Obituary

Keith Travis
(October 2, 1947 – May 29, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, he died at 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at his home. He was born October 2, 1947 in Clinton and was 65 years of age. He worked 41 years in the oil field and retired from Transocean Drilling Company. He is survived by his wife, Linda Carter Travis; daughter, Becky Lynn Travis Suggs; son, Daniel Keith Travis; step-daughter, Jean Justice; father, Quincy Lee Travis; sister, Lee Alice McLean; 5 grandchildren, Joshua, Matthew and Mason Suggs and Zachary and Haley Travis; 2 step-grandchildren, Ricky and Melanie Shelton. Preceded in death by his mother, Loyce Holmes Travis. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Stewart. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Wednesday

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted

and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

~Acts 17:27 NIV~

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Peace Be Still” –  http://odb.org/

 Missions  – “All People Have the Same Need” – http://kidsonmission.org/stories/details_nomonitor.asp?StoryID=11711&LanguageID=1709

Thanks so much for praying.

Anna Lee

Update and 3 New Requests

Robbie Lynn’s surgery is over.  The spleen and half the pancreas were removed as planned.   The doctors will be following her closely.  Additional prayers will be needed for the doctors, Robbie Lynn, and the family in the coming days.

Paula Splane called with three requests.

  1. Hannah Shockley Wilkinson slipped in the rain in Baton Rouge today and injured her lower left arm.  One bone is broken and one shattered.  Hannah will be having surgery tomorrow afternoon at Baton Rouge General on Blue Bonnet.  Surgery is scheduled for 2:30, but that could be adjusted.  Pray for Hannah, her unborn son, and all the rest of the family at this time.
  2. Paula’s mother, Mrs. Velma Kliesch, is hospitalized in Greensburg.  She will be treated there for the rest of the week.
  3. Mr. Harley Kliesch is home from the hospital.  He and his family need our continued prayers.

Paula thanks you for praying for her family members and Hannah.

 

Mr. Harley is back in the hospital again.  Please pray for the family during this time.

5:00 Update on Robbie Lynn

Linda Callihan wanted me to give you an update on Robbie Lynn.  As of 5:00 oçlock Robbie still in surgery.  Late starting and going on 4 hours rather than the 2 hours as expected but they assure Linda everything is going fine and they are just going very carefully.  Hope to know more soon.  She’s very thankful for all our prayers!  Thank you, Connie Brabham

 

Keep praying!

Tuesday Update

Robbie Lynn went into surgery at 1:15.  Surgery should be completed soon.  Please keep her in your prayers today.

The “Young” Ladies Birthday Party was another success.  We had three birthday ladies present – Margaret Oliver, Judy Liberto, and Diane Turner.

Two ladies who had doctor appointments today were Kathryn Kuss and Catherine Yarborough.

Tuesday

“You heard the sound of my pleading when I cried to You for help.”

~Psalm 31:22b~

 

Robbie Lynn Callihan’s surgery will be this morning.  She shared this on facebook last night.

I will be having cancer removed in the morning at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Ms. My family and friends will be updating my caringbridge account until I’m well enough to post my own updates again. We really appreciate all the prayers being sent on our behalf.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/robbielynn

Mr. Pat Hossier got another report that shows no cancer in his brain.  He has be given back the privilege to drive!  Join the family in thanking God for this fantastic report.

Students are our of school.  Pray for a safe summer for each on and wonderful opportunities to participate in activities that will enrich their lives in every way.

This morning the ladies of FBC, Kentwood will be enjoying their monthly “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at Nyla’s.  If you need more information, call the church office or me this morning.

The youth of FBC, Kentwood will have a fundraiser to support youth camps this summer.  Glen Magee is cooking the chicken.  Call the church office before 10:00 if you have not ordered, but would like to have some boxes.

Missions – On of the supper trips will be a youth mission trip to Texas.  Pray for the youth as they prepare and for the fundraiser to give sufficient funds to help make the price more affordable.

VBS – Collossal Coastal World will be the theme for the VBS which will be the first week of June at FBC, Kentwood.  Call the church office or visit the church office to register and purchase a t-shirt.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Displaying God’s Glory” – http://odb.org/

Have a wonderful day!  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

Monday

 

“Greater love has no one than this,

than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”

John 15:13

Deborah Alford continues to be at Baton Rouge General.  Her surgery went well.  Pray for her as she continues the recovery process following major heart surgery.  As you pray for her, pray for her caregivers too.

Pray for Robbie Lynn Kirby as she prepares for surgery tomorrow and the long recovery process that follows.

Pray for the Schneeweiss family as they prepare for Don’s sister to receive a kidney from her sister-in-law tomorrow.  Pray for the recovery of both of these ladies to go smoothly.

Missions – Pray for First Baptist Church of Moore, OK.  The church is serving as a shelter for those who need a place to stay and has volunteers working in  a mobile kitchen and feeding units, chainsaw teams to help clear trees and debris, and providing chaplains to minister to those in need.  May Jesus shine through each of these individuals so that others will “see the light”!

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “True Sacrifice” – http://odb.org/

There will be a brief Memorial Day Ceremony at the Kentwood City Hall this morning at 10:00.  You are  invited to attend.

Thank God for those who “gave their all” so you might have your present freedoms and way of life today.  Thank God for giving his son, Jesus, to die on a cross for our sins so we might have an eternity in heaven with God.  Be sure to accept this great gift if you have not already done son!

Anna Lee

Anna Lee