Category: VBS

Thursday

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

for You will answer me.”

~Psalm 86:7, NASB~

 

Please pray for KeriBeth Sitman, a member of FBC, Greensburg who is in Haiti on a medical mission trip.  This is not her first mission trip there.  Pray she will have a big impact on the children in the orphanage there.  Pray they see Jesus in her.

Debbie Miller is better than she was last week, but seeing doctors today and tomorrow.  Please continue to pray for Debbie and her family.

Mr. Burnell Simpson is home.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Mansell Stinson needs continued prayers as her foot continues to heal from recent surgery.

Miss Fay Shoemaker continues to improve following her shoulder surgery, but not as quickly as she (on any of us) would like.  Keep praying for her.

Kathy Dale Forrest is waiting for more test results.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Please continue to pray for Darrin Fontz and his family.

Mike Miller (We knew him while in Roseland and is not the one from Kentwood.) has improved slightly.  Please keep praying for him and his family.  Mike’s condition is still critical.  Mike is hospitalized in Brookhaven.

Koltyn Gafford seems to have a great desire to improve.  Among other things, he is working on standing up.  So is Rafe Cutrer.

Brantley Williams of Livingston is receiving great physical therapy at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  Please keep praying for him as he recovers from a four-wheeler accident.

FBC, Greensburg is having VBS this week.  They are going all-out for the children who are there.  It’s not too late to join them tonight.  Call the church for more information.  The Lord’s Church is also having VBS this week at night.

Hatchel Family – Pray for the children as they complete their school week and as the family prepares to move from their home for the last year to a temporary location next month before their departure from the States next month.  Begin to pray for the move, travel, and what awaits them when they get “home”.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Strength in Stillness” – http://odb.org/
  • In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.                                                                                                                                                  ~Isaiah 30:15~
  • “Peace, Be Still” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/a/mastertt.htm

Something to Ponder – http://www.yesonthetable.com/wait-im-not-a-missionary/

 

 

 

Monday

This is how we know what love is:

Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.

And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

1 John 3:16

Sylvest Humphrey

Sylvester continues to slowly improve, but it is going to be a long process.  He is at home with his own private nurse, his wife, Shirley.  Sylvester has lost forty pounds since he got sick.  Please continue to pray for Sylvester and Shirley.

Eleanor Morris

Eleanor looks and feels good.  The doctors have not identified a problem.  She will be seeing her regular doctor soon.  Keep praying.

J.D. Smith

J.D. is seeing his doctor today and expects he may be hospitalized for tests.  Pray for him as he sees his doctor and seeks explanations for the way he feels.

Graden Clemons

Graden is doing much better and was able to be at FBC, Amite yesterday.  Thank-you for praying for him.

Flooding in Shreveport Area

Pray for those who have had homes damaged or destroyed by the flooding of the Red River.  It was good to see pictures of Rev. Keith Rhodes chest high in the river helping people who were trapped by the water.

Read the Bible in 2015 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “On a Hill Far Away” –  http://odb.org/
  • Take now your son,                                                                                                                                 your only son Isaac,                                                                                                                                 whom you love.                                                                                                                                                          ~Genesis 22:2~
  • “At the Cross” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/At_the_Cross_Hudson/

 

Vacation Bible School at The Lord’s Church this week – “Fun Run” – 6:00 – 8:30 P.M. Monday-Friday.  www.thelordschurchkentwood.org/

 

Friday morning Bible Study will meet in the fellowship hall at 10 A.M. to study “Pothiphar’s Wife”.   Feel free to join us.  Let me know if you need a study guide.

 

I must say The Lord’s Day was special for me – Sunday School, worship, VBS commencement at FBC, K , and worship at NZBC with evangelist Calvin Crow and his musically talented family.  I rode home telling David I learned two things about the familiar Scripture passage that I never learned before.  It was a good day!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“He has delivered us from such a terrible death,
and He will deliver us.
We have put our hope in Him that He will deliver us again.”
~2 Corinthians 1:10, HCSB~

VBS “Fun Run”

VBS “Fun Run” will end tomorrow night at FBC,K with a commencement program and begin today at 10:00 with a big kick-off at The Lord’s Church. What a great time of the year!

Macy Gueldner

You know you’re flexible when you can rub your eyes with your feet. Macy did this just before she took this picture. She had the nasty chemo yesterday, in addition to starting steroids. She already had a mouth full of swollen sores before yesterday’s chemo, and now she’s on her normal downward spiral. We’re trying to keep her as comfortable as possible. In true Macy fashion, she ignores most of the agony and rocks through each day with the most inspiring strength.
We’re on a camping trip this weekend, just the 4 of us, and we’re really enjoying our time together.
Much thanks sent from us to you, for your continued thoughts and prayers!

Doug Toney

June 5, 2015 Friday
Feeling selfish. I just want our “normal” back. Doug must get good nutrition to be able to do his physical therapy and he is barely eating. I will try to do some exercises with him this weekend. ( move legs, ankles, arms in the bed) PT will be back Monday. My goal is for him to leave here and go to rehab. Please pray for him to meet that goal. Thank you and thanks for the cards. He enjoys them.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 9-10 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+9-10&version=NLT)

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Frozen Food for Families – Please bring your frozen food to my S.S. classroom in the morning before Sunday School. Package about two cups of food and label the bag, please. Food will be delivered tomorrow.

I don’t know why this post has a new look today, but will sign off for now and do some checking. Hopefully, I can get this figured out quickly.
Anna Lee

Friday

I know that my Redeemer lives,

and that in the end

he will stand upon the earth.

~Job 19:25~

Ronnie Byrd (from Bill Frazier)

Please add my brother-in-law, Ronnie Byrd to the prayer list, he is
having quad bypass heart surgery Friday morning

Bentley Williams

Please continue to pray for this toddler who was involved in a four-wheeler accident.

 

Women’s Life Ministries

Women’s Life Ministries has need of baby formula, diapers, wipes and baby clothing (gently used). At times babies out grow or Doctor changes baby’s formula so remember WLM at this time. It could help other mommies who desperately need it for the babies
Telephone:985 747-0602 109 E. Mulberry St. Amite, La. 70422.

If you have items to contribute, feel free to call or visit Theresa Ragusa at this location.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net
 Read the Bible in 2015 – Lamentations –www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Lamentations+1-5&version=NLT 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “What We Do” – odb.org
  • One thing I do . . .                                                                                                                                             I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.                                                                                                                                  ~Philippians 3:13-14~
  • “Onward Christian Soldiers” – www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onwardcs.htm

I sang this song and marched around the house or yard as a child.  Did you?

 

This morning, it’s onward to VBS!

Anna Lee

Thursday

He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white.

I will never blot out his name from the book of life,

but will acknowledge his name

before my Father and his angels.

 

Eleanor Morris

The equipment of Eleanor’s test was not working, so she was released yesterday and will return to her doctor today for the test in the office.  Pray for her as she has tests there.

 

Martha P. Drago

I started my radiation treatments today at MBP in Baton Rouge. I will have to drive to Baton Rouge everyday for 6 weeks. Since the cancer was on the left side, receiving radiation on that side can affect your heart. My radiation oncologist wanted me to use a new technique that is only available at theBaton Rouge MBP. It’s almost like being on an episode of Star Trek the way it is a set up, but without going into all the detail, it calls for me to hold my breath while receiving the radiation. This moves my heart out of the way and in return no radiation to the heart! Not looking forward to the drive everyday but what is six weeks in the scheme of things! I would much rather have a healthy heart! There is a light at the end of the tunnel and with each day it shines brighter! I am so grateful for all of your prayers and support. I would not have gotten this far in the journey without God, family and friends! Please continue to pray for successful radiation with little or no side affects and safe travels to and from Baton Rouge each day! Macy is doing well, please continue to pray for her as well!

 

Betty Taylor

Pray for Betty as she gets a new medication in her eye today.  Her back is better now.

 

Debbie and David Bales

Debbie has had a continuing problem with her legs, but is doing better.  She is thrilled to report that her son, David, had some recent tests that yielded good results.  Thank God for their great reports.

 

Debbie Miller

Pray for Debbie and her family as her health issues continue to be addressed.

 

Do you remember the “kind gentleman” who had a recent procedure?

Please continue praying for him and his family.

 

Mrs. Doris Young

Betty Simpson’s sister has had more testing.  Pray for her as she awaits results.

 

Mr. Burnell Simpson

Mr. Burnell Simpson was hospitalized for a few days, but has been released now.  Please add him to your prayer list.

 

Mansell Stinson  

Mansell said he appreciates your continued prayers as he continues to heal “in God’s time”.

 

Kenneth and Yvonne Birch

Both Kenneth and Yvonne seem to have overcome their recent problems.  Thank God for that good report.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “My Father Is with Me” –  odb.org
  • You will be scattered,                                                                                                                                 each to his own,                                                                                                                                             and will leave Me alone.                                                                                                                             And yet I am not alone,                                                                                                                       because the Father is with Me.                                                                                                                                                     ~John 16:32~
  • “Never Alone” – I love to recall the songs I learned at church as a child and sang for many years.  They bring back all the feeling of love, faith, comfort, etc. from my earliest memory.  

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

VBS at FBC, Kentwood – Day 4 and going strong.  If your children/grandchildren have not been attending, it is not too late for them to get in two great days of VBS.

I love to teach children about missions.  My own missionaries will be returning “home” next month.  Pray for them as they sort through things and pack for the return trip. I thank God for this year, the first, the grandchildren had in American schools.  Thank God for the new friendships that have been made, the new missionaries that have been trained, and the friendships overseas that will continue to thrive.  Pray for their ministry to be fruitful.

You have lots of opportunities to serve God today.   One opportunity is to freeze food to be given to some local families.  It comes in so handy so them can have some home-cooked meals when that is no longer able to happen in their home.  

  • Freeze about 2 cups of food in a quart-size bag.  
  • Label and date the bag.
  •  Freeze it.  
  • Sunday, bring the bags of food to my classroom before Sunday School.  
  • The food will be delivered to some very appreciative people Sunday afternoon.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday

“That I may open my mouth boldly

to make known the mystery of the gospel . . .

that in it I may speak boldly,

as I ought to speak.”

~Ephesians 6:19b-20, NKJV~

(This is my prayer for each and every  teacher at any VBS in any church this summer.)

Mike Miller

Yesterday, Beverly Rohbacker asked for prayer for her cousin, Mike Miller.  She quickly told me he is NOT the Mike Miller from Kentwood.  This Mike had polio as a child.  I asked was he from Roseland.  Yes, he is the one many of us knew many years ago.  He is now 59 and in ICU at Brookhaven.  Please pray for Mike and his family.

Jadon’s Journey

We have been spending alot of time in waiting rooms. Dentist said no cavities for Jacob and Jadon. Orthotic specialist said we will order new braces for Jadon at the end of July. ENT said Jacob has to have his tubes removed next Tuesday and neurologist said that Jadon is doing fantastic. After Tuesday we should be done for a while!!

Kathy Smith

I don’t know all the details, but Bro. Danny Smith’s wife has had surgery followed by additional problems.  Please pray for Kathy and her family.  Bro. Danny is so faithful to visit Kentwood people who are hospitalized.  We certainly need to add them to our prayer list.

Eleanor Morris

Eleanor Morris went to her doctor yesterday.  She had some chest pains and was rushed to OLOL and admitted.  The doctor DOES NOT think she had a heart problem, but she was admitted for tests to learn more.  She should be released today unless results from tests show a need for a longer stay.  As you pray for her, pray for her family.  Eleanor is usually the caregiver for them.

New Baby – Rebekah Josephine Humphrey

Rev. and Mrs. Byron Humphrey of Roseland  and Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Humphrey, grandparents, are proud of this new child in the family.  She was born yesterday (7.16 lbs & 19.5 inches).  I know her great-grandmother “Miss” Jo (Josephine Williams of Amite) is smiling down from Heaven.

East Fork Baptist Church

A team from East Fork has gone to Houston to do “mud-out” following the flooding last week.  Thank God for a team that is trained and ready to go and serve others.  May their efforts lead to opportunities to share Jesus.  Way to go, East Fork!

VBS at The Lord’s Church

Next week, June 8-12, TLC will have VBS from 6:00 – 9:30 Monday – Friday.  Their theme is “Fun Run”.  You can call 229-8621 or visit www.thelordschurchkentwood.org for more information.

Rev. Charles Kirkfield

A former student from Independence said Rev. Charles Kirkfield passed away.  He was the pastor in Independence for many years.  I taught both of his children and had several connections to him and his family.  Please pray for the family at this time.  Thank God for a man who served Him for so many years.

Operation Christmas Child – I trust you are collecting for October, 2015 packing.

Julia was born in Ukraine into a family full of poverty, pain and addiction. When she was 8-years-old, Julia’s father took all of their possessions and left her and her mother. One day, her mother was invited to church by a friend and gave her life to the Lord. Soon after, Julia’s church received brightly colored shoeboxes. Julia not only got a gift that day, but finally something to call her own. In her box she found candy, jewelry and other girl items. Julia said the shoebox gift gave her hope of a safe place. Eventually, Julia started working with the group who delivered the shoebox gifts and began reaching out to other children who grew up like she did. Julia’s own shoebox gave her more than material items; it gave her hope and reminded her that the Lord would keep her safe.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 63-65

I always link you to the New International Translation (NIT), but feel free to follow the link and then change the translation at the top of the page.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Something New” –  odb.org  (You can listen to this by clicking the proper link on the page.  This may enable you to share with someone who no longer enjoys reading.)
  • We are His workmanship,                                                                                                                   created in Christ Jesus for good works,                                                                                       which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.                                                                                                                                              ~Ephesians 2:10~
  • “Something Beautiful” –  http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/b/bill_gaither/something_beautiful.html

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

I’m looking forward to teaching missions at FBC, Kentwood VBS this morning.  Please pray for all the children as they learn and have fun in the various classes.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Tell them to use their money to do good.

They should be rich in good works

and should give happily to those in need,

always being ready to share with others

whatever God has given them.

By doing this they will be storing up

real treasure for themselves in heaven —

it is the only safe investment for eternity!

And they will be living a fruitful Christian life

down here as well.”

~1 Timothy 6:18-19 TLB~

 

Summer Mixon 

Update 6/1:

Summer Mixon is being transferred to Tulane tomorrow if all goes as planned. Her liver enzymes and bilirubin keep going up so they are moving her to where the liver specialist is located. Thank you to Donnie Stratton for taking care of our girl, we are so blessed to have you in our life. Thank you everyone for all the prayers, Jesus has this and we are believing that she will be healed.

Rev. Bill Ichter was the youth minister when I was a child.  Later, God sent Jennie to Brazil to teach his grandchildren for two years.  We stay connected.

Tomorrow,June 2,we celebrate 66 years of marriage. It will be a bitter sweet occasion. Joy and gratitude to God for these years;BUT sadness because my dear wife,-for sometime now has had Alzeimers, an illness that little by little takes all of the personality from the person. We are grateful to God,because if He had not given us long lives(I will be 90 this year, and she will be 85.) we would not have the problems we are having, problems that normally affect older people.

She has been a faithful and virtuous woman;admirable mother of 4 children she dedicated much of her time taking care of while I traveled all over Brazil and other parts of the world; an exemplary grandmother and great grandmother. God has been very merciful to us, because she perceives absolutely nothing. that is happening to her.,however those of us who take care of her see her precious personality disappearing little by little.I am so grateful to God for having brought Alana and Ron back after serving 31 years in Brazil exactly at this time that I need them so much.

VBS, Day 2 at FBC, Kentwood begins at 8:30 this morning.

There will be no Friday morning Bible study this week because of VBS.

Frozen Food for Families

Sunday, is our day to bring frozen food to my Sunday School room so it can be distributed later that day.  Share some by placing it in quart size freezer bags and labeling it.

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Kings 1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture,  a Quote, and a Song

  • “Feeling Insignificant?” – odb.org
  •  I will praise You,                                                                                                                                             for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.                                                                                                                                               ~Psalm 139:14~
  • ” Lord, I look out into the vastness of the heavens                                                                 and I see the grandeur of Your infinite power,                                                                           yet You look at me from heaven and see someone You know, love, and care about. Thank You that You find value in me.”
  • “This is My Father’s World” –  http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh144.sht

Invest in people today!

Anna Lee

Monday

Surprise!  I didn’t think I would be posting this A.M., but here I am.

 

“All of you should be of one mind.

Sympathize with each other.

Love each other as brothers and sisters.

Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.”

~1 Peter 3:8 NIV~

 

Sylvester Humphrey (Director of Hope Center)

Sylvester was discharged from the hospital today; nearly two weeks in the hospital. Thank you all for the prayers. Please continue to pray for his complete recovery, as he still has some time before he is completely well. His blood count is still really low, and will be requiring Home Health, antibiotics, PT, respiratory treatments, etc. God is so good. He has blessed us through all of this. It is a blessing to have so many praying for him!! We love you all!!!

Doug Toney

Sunday May 31, 2015
Update: Doug is doing so much better, but has a very very long road of healing ahead of him. He was cleared to eat yesterday, but is having trouble with that. It will take time. He is awake more and talking more. Please continue to pray.

Summer Mixon

Update 5/31:  Summer Mixon is in a room, she is still having issues with her bilirubin being elevated. The doctors are consulting with a Tulane and Ochner liver specialist to discuss the next step in her recovery. As of now they are thinking she will need to be moved to Tulane or Ochner to be where the specialist is located but have not made any arrangements to move her as of yet. Thank you everyone for the continued prayers.

Koltyn Gafford

Koltyn is progressing very well with his therapy. He is able to pull his head up and hold it upright from a pull to sit position. This picture was taken while Brad was carrying him and he was picking his head up off his shoulders all by hisself.
His arms and legs are moving all over the place.
He is able to roll to his side unassisted.
He hates tummy time.
Just the other day we were given/donated a stander that helps him build his leg muscles back up. He has been able to stand in it for about 15mins at a time without his knees buckling, which is awesome. His personality is definitely starting to come back a lil more each and everyday. Anytime you talk to him he smiles or even chuckles back at you. This has been the greatest accomplishment for me to watch so far!
He is starting to recognize things and people a lot better. Kyler is able to keep him smiling and laughing all the time. He loves to watch his favorite character Marshal on Paw Patrol, it makes him laugh as well.
We are still having some issues with seizures which some days are better than others but aren’t going to get us down. We keep striving to get him to his next level of achievement. He is a very strong brave lil boy and will continue to progress each and every second of everyday.

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Exodus 33 – 36

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Blame Game” –  odb.org
  • The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold!                               The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!                                                                                                                                                                                             ~John 1:29~
  • What Can Wash Away My Sin?   (Nothing But the Blood)- http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/b/nbtblood.htm

VBS at 8:30 this morning at 8:30.  Come early for registration.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“God has listened;

He has paid attention

to the sound of my prayer.

~Psalm 66:19, HCSB~

 

Please add Earl Warren of Roseland to your prayer list.  He is hospitalized in Covington.

I’m so thankful to add that Summer Mixon is improving.  Keep praying.

Terry Asher Turner

Born: September 16, 1949
Died: May 27, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3125480&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible in 2015  –  Luke 7-8

Devotional, Scripture, & a Song

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Keep praying.  

“God has listened; 

He has paid attention 

to the sound of my prayer. 

~Psalm 66:19, HCSB~

Pray for V.B.S.!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

 And Mary said:

“My soul glorifies the Lord 

and my spirit rejoices

in God my Savior.

~Luke 1:46-47~

Summer Mixon

Terry’s (Dad’s) Update 5/26:

Summer Mixon is in Critical but stable condition. Her vent O2 is at 40% and the peek is at 5. They started a test phase where they are they are letting her breath on her own without assistance from the vent for a couple of hours. Kidney functions have improved. Liver panel will be done tomorrow to check it. A BigThank you to everyone one again for all the prayers. Jesus has His hand on her!

Updater (Yesterday)

Please stop and say a prayer for Summer! They turned the vent off and will leave it off for two hours. She is on oxygen and her level is at 92% (I hope I’m explaining right)! If she does well they will most likely take tube out tomorrow!! I don’t have anymore info but I promise to update as soon as I do!! Please also continue to pray…. ! This is the first day that terry hasn’t been there because he had to work frown emoticon
It is very difficult but we know that God has this!!
Thank you all again!!

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, & a Song

  • “Marked By His Name” – odb.org

  • The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.                                                                    ~Acts 11:26~            
  • “Those who bear Christ’s name identify with Him because we have been changed by His love and grace. We declare to the world that He has made an eternal difference in our lives and we long for that in the hearts of others too.”
  • “Onward, Christian Soldiers” –  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/871

My memories of this great hymn go back as far as my memory allows.  I’m sure the same if true for many of you.  Be sure to read the interesting comments as you listen and pat your feet.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 60-62

Lowry Grambling Carruth

Lowry Grambling Carruth passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the age of 86. He was born and raised in New Orleans. After graduating from Warren Eastern High school and LSU, he became a contractor building houses in Lakeview. Later he started a family business with his brother, father and uncle, Carruth Brother’s Lumber Company, which he handed down to his sons and grandsons. He was a long term member of First United Methodist Church on Canal St., where he sang in the choir for many years. He was a selfless and faithful servant of Jesus Christ who truly lived the Gospel. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and father-in-law who taught his children a strong work ethic, Christian values, and love of family. He will be sadly missed by Lois Evelyn Moody Carruth, his wife of 64 years; his five children, Linda Galloway (Sidney), Lloyd (Elizabeth), Lee (Diane), Wayne (Sharon) and Donald (Lener); 20 grandchildren and great grandchildren; his sister, Alice Mayeur; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Ellison McGehee and Meta Easley Carruth and his brother H. A. “Buddy” Carruth. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, (in Metairie Cemetery) on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. A graveside service will be held at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Kentwood, La at 3893 Highway 440, Kentwood, LA 70444. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Odyssey House of New Orleans http://ohlinc.org/donate.html or the Salvation Army. To view and sign the family guestbook, please log on to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
Published in TheNewOrleansAdvocate.com from May 25 to May 31, 2015

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