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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

Sunday

“Put your trust in the Lord your God and you will stand your ground.

Believe what his prophets tell you, and you will succeed.”

~2 Chronicles 20:20b GNT~

Two facebook pages for you to check again

  • Prayers for Eli
  • Adventures of Connor Man

Devotional – “A Debtor”– http://odb.org/

Missions – Kids on Mission – “Extreme Living” – http://kidsonmission.org/videos/

Don’t leave the Lord out of this Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

Disaster Relief

Other needs

I just talked with Bro. Bill who serves as the associate pastor of FBC Moore Oklahoma. In addition to the supplies we are collecting he said they really need masks-the type you wear when cutting grass. They also need shovels. If you are led please bring them to one of our drop off locations. If you have questions please call me at 985-515-4368. -Bro. Stan

Saturday

“We are helpless in the face of this large army that is attacking us.

We do not know what to do, but we look to you for help.”

~2 Chronicles 20:12 GNT~

Mr. Kenneth Felker has been hospitalized again.  He will go Tuesday to get a port so they do not have to stick him so much.

Tuesday is also the day for some other events you might want to remember in prayer.

  • Robbie Lynn‘s surgery at Baptist Hospital in Jackson
  • Don Schneeweiss’ sister’s kidney transplant
  • Youth chicken lunch from Smokehouse Bar-B-Q (11-1) with pickup at the church or Glynn’s
  • “Young” ladies birthday party at Nyla’s at 11:00 A.M.

 Missions -‘I’ll crawl with you,’ Baptist tells grieving mother in Moore, Okla”. – http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=40388

Missions – “2nd VIEW: RAs may emerge as alternative” – http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=39606

(I have friends who have suggested the RAs and/or AWANA may “fill the gap”.)

MEMORIAL DAY

CALL TO PRAYER: “The thorn room leads to the throne room” – http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=40386

Today’s Devotional –  Navigating the Storm – odb.org

Thanks for praying with me each day.  Your prayers DO make a difference!

Anna Lee

Friday

“LORD, hear my voice when I call;

be gracious to me and answer me.”

~Psalm 27:7~

Baptist Press – “Disaster relief ministry in Okla. is a ‘marathon,’ director says” – http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=40365

Baptist Press – “FIRST-PERSON: America still cries out to God when tragedy strikes” – http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=40369

Baptist Press – “FIRST-PERSON: A reminder of abortion’s inhumanity“ – http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=40370

Devotional – “Heavenly Courtry” – http://odb.org/

Samaritan’s Purse – “Disaster Relief in OK” – http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/oklahoma-tornado-response/

KOM PRAY – http://kidsonmission.org/prayer/details_fullprayer.asp?StoryID=7683&LanguageID=1709

 

I love to see pictures of people standing in prayer while holding hands in the midst of rubble left by a tornado.  Let’s not wait until a disaster hits before we do what God has called us to do.

Anna Lee

Thursday Afternoon

Ronald Joseph Sceroler, Sr.
(May 13, 1937 – May 22, 2013)

Ronald Joseph Sceroler, Sr., a resident of Springfield passed away peacefully at Hood Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. He was born on May 15, 1937 to Andrew and Eunice Sceroler in Baton Rouge. He graduated Catholic High School in 1956 and joined the United States Marine Corps. He returned to marry his high-school sweetheart, Jo Marie Polito in 1958 and was married for 27 years. They had 6 children together, Ronnie, Toni, Randy, Karen, Brett, and Michelle. He later married Donice Hayden. He is survived by his brother, Andrew J. Sceroler, Sr.; children, Ronnie Sceroler, Jr. and wife, Sherri, Toni Stevens and husband, J.D., Randy Sceroler and wife, Debbie, Karen Sceroler Volkmann, Brett Sceroler and wife, Misti, Michelle Ellzey and husband, Lyle; grandchildren, Jake, Bryn, Logan, Casey, Beau, Jerod, Jake, Todd, Brendon, Kyle, Joshua, Cole, Jack, Trace, Haley and Hunter as well as multiple great-grandchildren; Donice’s children, Lisa Book and Babs DeLude, Helena, Montana. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Jo Marie Polito Sceroler and second wife, Donice “Mama D” Sceroler; and parents, Andrew Sceroler, Sr. and Eunice Bates Sceroler. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 11 a.m. until a Memorial Service at 1 p.m. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 This is another one of the families where I taught all the children, all six of them.  Needless to say, I have lots of memories of this family.

 

 

Thursday

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

~Luke 19:10~

Beverly “Doodle” Watson says that with treatment, her tumor is shrinking.  I join her in thanking God for her good report.

Continue to pray for the people of Moore, OK.  Contribute to the efforts to help them.  Pray for Southern Baptist chaplains as they walk the streets and address spiritual needs.  Thank God for volunteers who meet needs!

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Star Shepherd” – http://odb.org/

Missions – Baptist Press – “In Okla.: ‘Faith-based FEMA’ to be ‘huge part’ of recovery effort” – http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=40357

Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Training is available June 27-29 at the Bayou Baptist Association’s office, which is located at 4494 West Main, Gray, La. To register, call985.868.7352. The cost of the chaplaincy training is $22.

There is so much going on in the world!  God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow!  Let’s learn to lean on Him!

Anna Lee