Monday Addition

Nadine Lambert Bridges

December 15, 1927 – October 22, 2017

A resident of Kentwood went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at her home. She was born December 15, 1927 in Spring Creek and was 89 years of age. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by daughter, Oneida Bridges Carruth, Greensburg, Kathleen Bridges Brown and husband, Mack, Mt. Hermon; son, Gary Wayne Bridges and wife, Linda, Amite; grandchildren, Wylie Smith and wife, Eudora, Round Rock, TX, Minda Raybourn and husband, Kevin, Mt. Hermon, and David Brown and wife, Kasey, Mt. Hermon; great-grandchildren, Sarah Smith, Clayton Brown, Allison Brown, Eric Raybourn, and Chloe Raybourn; sisters-in-law, Wilma Chand, Bonnie McMillian, and Polly Bridges. Preceded in death by her husband, Rynes Murphy Bridges; infant son, Eddie Dean Bridges; brother, Arvis Lambert; 2 sisters, Eva Dykes and Velma Mixon; parents, James and Annie Lambert. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Services conducted by Bro. Scott Spinks. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Saturday, Second Addition

Mrs. Ruby Dillon developed A-fib about 9:00 this morning and has been moved back to the hospital, room 4113.  The doctor is thinking she will be there one or two nights while they adjust her medicine.

David and I visited his brother, Jimmy, this morning.  He looked good and said he felt good, but the doctors are sure he has a rapid growing cancer somewhere.  They will do more blood work Monday.  Jimmy will see the doctor Thursday.  Pray they can determine the location of the cancer, probably in the liver somewhere.

Saturday Addition

Update on Lampton Dean Titus (8 hours ago)

Update on Lampton Dean………… Your prayers are working!! Look who’s super happy to have his chest tubes out, pacer wires out, a few IV’s out and his breathing tube out!!! Our little Lampy is super excited!! He’s doing so good right now!! We still have a few IV’s in and one in a main artery in his neck but this is such a huge difference!! Thank you everyone for all the prayers!! I know we still have a long road ahead but looking at the post-op pictures compared to the new pictures he looks like a totally different baby!! We can’t thank everyone enough for all the prayers!! I know we say that a lot but we really can’t!! The power of prayer is amazing!! Please keep the prayers coming!! Thank you, thank you, thank you and GOD BLESS!! 

Tuesday

“That night the secret was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven.” 

~Daniel 2:19 NLT~

 

 

Read the Bible – Acts 25-26 and Psalm 131

 

Maybe some more later,

Anna Lee

Friday Addition

Mrs. Ruby Dillon was move to rehab this morning.  She’s in room 1717.

 

I’ve been waiting for this obituary.

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/jessica-travis?fh_id=10545

Jessica Caine Travis

September 14, 1989 – October 12, 2017

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Amite. She was born September 14, 1989 in Hammond and was 28 years of age. Survived by her daughter, Alayna Grace Travis; mother, Melissa Baiamonte Bryan; step-father, David Brad Bryan; father, Douglas Herman Travis, Jr.; brother, Joseph Wesley Travis and wife, Renee Simmons Travis; sister, Shelbie C. Travis and Beau DeMars; 2 nieces, Charli Kate Travis and Austyn Rae DeMars; grandparents, Margaret and Jack Burgess, Betty Travis, and Katherine M. Bryan. Preceded in death by grandparents, Joe Baiamonte, Jr., Douglas H. Travis, Sr., and David M. Bryan, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 3 p.m. until religious services at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 16, 2017. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday

“This is what the LORD Almighty said:

‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.

Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor.

Do not plot evil against each other.’

~Zechariah 7:9-10~

Pray for Jimmy Alford as he has an ultrasound today that will hopefully show where the cancer is located.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

 

Update on Doug Prescott:

I just heard from pathology about the biopsies of Doug. One spot is early melanoma which is best case scenario they said, he will have it removed on Monday at 4:30 by Dr. Benson. The deep hole one on his temple and 2 others are what they call Squamous Cell which is best case as well. Dr. Benson will do those on Nov.1 and the deep hole will be done in Covington. So continued prayers please. You can word this however you want to. I just wanted to let you know and we appreciate the prayers and the continued ones as well.

Thank you,

Cheryl Prescott

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is beginning a new medication.  Let’s pray it helps her.

 

Maddie’s Miracle

(https://www.facebook.com/Maddies-Miracles-390075544489525/?hc_ref=ARTm-o0CCZpMuAU0KAays9mCiu6CpP1zbrQQ6eFEJ7O9xhL7T71jBBDjJCcNak6zHDM&fref=nf&pnref=story):

Please continue to pray for Maddie. She is still running a low grade fever. Pray for strength, doctors/direction and healing. Any one of her health issues is serious on its own. Kidney, liver and now lungs. God is good All the time and has brought her through so much. Thank you. (Written by her grandmother, Carol Ann Cleveland)

Maddie went to infectious disease doctor today for a checkup. This doctor is not sure we are dealing with pneumonia. She said they gave her Cadillac IV drugs in the hospital and that should’ve taken care of it. The new antibiotic they put her on Monday will not take care of interstitial pneumonitis. It is treated with steroids. They are ordering her a nebulizer for the house so she can get breathing treatments. She does believe this is a chronic disease and is caused by some type of auto immune condition. Please pray they figure this out quickly so she can get the meds she needs. Kidney doctor is going to call and discuss with other doctors to try to get a game plan. Please pray for our Maddie girl. God is still very good ALL the time.

 

Taylor Creek Baptist Church:

Please join us in praying for all the volunteer workers coming in today and tomorrow to hang the sheetrock.

 

Pray for the victims of hurricanes and fires across our country.  I don’t remember so many displaced people from different events at one time.  The children at church last night had their regular opportunity to pray.  Many of them prayed about this need.  

 

Read the Bible – Acts 15-16 & Psalm 126

 

The Two Rivers Associational Annual Meeting will be at FBC, Kentwood Sunday night.  Members of all the churches are invited to participate.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Thanks to the adults and youth who stayed after regular services last night to help fold the flat shoeboxes into “shoeboxes” we will fill with many wonderful items in a few weeks.  We needed 125 more boxes folded.  That was quickly accomplished!  Look in the fellowship hall and see the boxes that will be going to children around the world with gifts and the opportunity to learn about Jesus.  

    We are still collecting money for shipping the boxes.  You can give your money through the regular offering as long as you mark it specifically for the postage for the boxes.  The last of the items needed for the boxes will be listed on a black clipboard under the stairs to the balcony.  Sign up for items you will bring during the next week.  

 

The children’s craft last night was a lighthouse.  They were cute,  Even better than that was all the children singing “This Little Light of Mine” while holding their lighthouses. Let’s all strive to be a good witness today and allowing God to shine brightly through us.

Anna Lee

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