Category: Women’s Ministry

Thursday

“So get rid of your old self,

which made you live as you used to —

the old self that was being destroyed

by its deceitful desires.

Your hearts and minds must be made completely new,

and you must put on the new self,

which is created in God’s likeness

and reveals itself in the true life

that is upright and holy.”

~Ephesians 4:22-24 TEV~

 F.R.O.G. 

     F – Fully

     R – Rely

     O – On

     G – God

Ladies, tonight at 6:15 we will gather at the fellowship hall of FBC, K to celebrate dependance on God.  All ladies from 3-103 in our general area are invited to come. There is no charge.  Let’s celebrate our God who walks each step of the way with us.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Thought, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • 10 A.M. in the morning in the fellowship hall of FBC,K
  • Women of the Bible – Miriam
  • Exodus 2:1-10; 15:20-21; Numbers 12:1-15

May you depend on God to help you get through this very day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6, HCSB~

 

James Rimes

Pray for James and his family as he has a pacemaker implanted this morning at St. Tammany Hospital.

Nathan Daniels

Nathan had outpatient back surgery yesterday.  Pray for him and his family as he recovers. Pray for positive results.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 72-74

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Women’s Ministry – Ladies’ Night

  • Tomorrow at the fellowship all of FBC, Kentwood at 6:15
  • All girls and ladies between the ages of 3 and 103 are invited.
  • F.R.O.G. – Fully Rely on God

Do something to encourage someone and/or to introduce them to God’s great love for them.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever;

I will proclaim Your faithfulness

to all generations with my mouth.”

~Psalm 89:1, HCSB~

 

 

“Lil Man” Santangello

Update from Megan: “Hey everyone! Today we met with Lil Man’s neuro oncologist and radiation oncologist to go over his MRI. The MRI scan looked great! The doctors were amazed at how well he is doing when a month ago he couldn’t even walk. He responded wonderfully to the chemo and radiation that he completed on May 22nd! He will follow-up in August with another MRI. But until then, he will continue with oral chemotherapy and his IV Avastin (IV chemo). He will now be getting the IV Avastin every three weeks instead every 2 weeks!! All the glory be to God, for without him Lil Man would not healing like he is!! Thank you for all the prayers, love, and support! Keep the prayers coming, God hears them! We love you! ” Megan

VBS at FBC,Amite

The attendance report is that there are more children than they have had in a long time!  Yeah!   That means more children who hear “the greatest news/message of all times”!

VBS at EFBC

I don’t have a count, but many tote bags were packed last week at East Fork because of VBS giving.  The gift bags are being delivered to flood victims in north Louisiana.  Great work, EBBC!  May each recipient find God’s love and encouragement in their bag as well as many items you purchased!

Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

  • Sunday at 8:00 A.M.
  • Benefits Martha P. Drago,  a cancer patient and mother-in-law of Meghan Sharkey Drago

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Kings 14-18

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and  Songs

  • “Shopping with Liam” – odb.org

  • Those He redeemed from the hand of the foe,                                                                           those He gathered from the lands,                                                                                                   from east and west,                                                                                                                               from north and south.                                                                                                                                                                          ~Psalm 107:2~                                                                                                   Holy, Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;                                                                                               the whole earth is full of His glory.                                                                                                                                                      ~ Isaiah 6:3~

“Young” Ladies, I will be looking forward to the June birthday party at 11:00.  Ladies being honored today are Barbara Hutchinson, Sandra Arnold, Betty Fussell, and Alcyon Hayden.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

Be on your guard;

stand firm in the faith;

be men of courage; be strong.

~1 Corinthians 16:13~

 

James Rimes

Please pray for James in advance of his pacemaker implant on Wednesday.  This will be done in St. Tammany.  Your prayers will be appreciated by James and his family.

VBS at East Fork Baptist Church this Week

  • “Journey Off the Map”
  • 5:00 – 8:30 P.M.
  • Theme nights
    • Monday- America Monday
    • Tuesday- Disney night
    • Wednesday- Super Hero
    • Thursday- Throwback
    • Thursday 70s
    • Friday- Spirit Night
  • Group Colors
    • Prek- k- purple
    • 1st and 2nd- yellow
    • 3rd and 4th- blue
    • 5th and 6th- green
  • I was able to be a part of VBS at EFBC one night.  They do a great job with VBS.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Leviticus 4-6

 

Devotional, Scripture, & a Song

  • “A Loving Father” –  odb.org
  • As a father pities his children,                                                                                                                   so the Lord pities those who fear Him.                                                                                                                                             ~Psalm 103:13~
  • “Our Best” –  http://hymnoftheweek.net/?p=387

What do I like about this song?

Words that carry such a meaningful message

Sweet melody

Harmony

Hearing a room full of people sing about doing/giving their best

“Young” Ladies, plan to be a part of the June birthday party at The Cafe in the morning.

Anna Lee

Sunday

You say, ‘I am rich;

I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’

 

But you do not realize that you are wretched,

pitiful,

poor,

blind

and naked.

Revelation 3:17

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ephesians 4-6

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Billy Graham’s Devotional for Today – “Tears of Repentance” – http://billygraham.org/devotion/tears-of-repentance/
  • Now change your mind and attitude to God                                                                                 and turn to him so he can cleanse away your sins                                                                    and send you wonderful times of refreshment                                                                      from the presence of the Lord.
                                                                      ~Acts 3:19 (TLB)~              

You say, ‘I am rich;                                                                                                                                            I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’                                                                               But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.                                                                                                                                            ~Revelation 3:17~

“Just As I Am” – I know this is very familiar to you, but spend a little time slowly reading and soaking in the words and the message.

 

imb Connecting –  https://my.newsletter4fun.com/index.cfm/fa/mailings.publicviewer&R=6602JA46408E5276A4A0A0441&M=6102JA44408E5470A448A0441

 

Women’s Ministry Opportunities this week

  • Tuesday – Ladies’ Birthday Party
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night (FROG – Fully Rely on God)
  • Friday – Bible Study – Miriam

 

Have a great day of learning more from God.  Practice sharing God’s love.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Let’s not get tired of doing what is good.

At just the right time

we will reap a harvest of blessing

if we don’t give up.”

~Galatians 6:9 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

Larissa S. Dean

Larissa has a new boot!  She tripped leaving work Tuesday and broke her foot.  Pray for her as she tries to continue her busy schedule dealing with her broken foot.

 

Beverly “Doodle” Willians

Pray for “Doodle”.  She has a reoccurrence of her cancer and is beginning a new treatment.

 

Doug Toney

Friday June 19, 2015
Well I hope we have made our last move before coming home. Doug is now at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He will have wound care (from surgery/infection) and physical therapy to regain strength and walk, again.
We appreciate all prayers.😘

 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday morning at 11:00
  • The Cafe in Kentwood
  • Honoring “young” ladies with June birthdays
  • Come help us celebrate.

 

Ladies’ Night – F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely on God)

  • Thursday evening at 6:15
  • Begins with finger foods
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • Ladies from 3-103 are invited.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 13-14

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “A Missing Sheep” –  http://odb.org/
  • We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.                                                                                                                                                  ~Psalm 100:3~                                                                              He rejoiceth more of that sheep,                                                                                                            than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.                                                                                                                                           ~Matthew 18:13~
  • “The Ninety and Nine” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/i/90_and_9.htm                                      I remember the “who, when, and where” of first hearing this hymn.                                                  Who – Rev. Charles Tolleson, then a student at SLC, and my uncle,  was                                             the guest musician at a revival.                                                                                                  When – I was a child (1950’s) and very impressionable.                                                                Where – Natalbany Baptist Church on Highway 51                                                            Going home, I discussed it with my parents and at home,  looked it up in a                      hymnal so I could soak in every work and the meaning of all those words.  

                

With the improvements in technology in the last 102 years, just imagine how it could sound today!

I’m remembering the many “one lost sheep” all around me and all around the world today!

Anna Lee

Friday

“This God—his way is perfect;

the word of the Lord proves true;

he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.”

~2 Samuel 22:31, ESV~

 

Macy Gueldner & Martha Drago (Grandmother)

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5582effaf020650c682e7d5a?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

Summer Mixon

Update on Summer: she had her biopsy and they drained the area where her gallbladder used to be. She is in some pain but doing well. Hopefully we will get some answers soon! Thanks again for the prayers and well wishes! We love y’all!!

Brantley Williams

Just got some amazing news we won’t be needing eye surgery he is making good progress

Koltyn Gafford

Please check the Facebook page “Team Koltyn”.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We were happy to welcome two new people to our group last night.  One was from East Fork and the other from New Zion.  If you haven’t been coming, please know you are welcome to join us any Third Thursday.  Last night, we had to say goodbye to a special lady who will be moving to Mass. next week.  She blessed us with her presence in the group and with her kind remarks.  We had a special night last night.

Hope Center

Thanks to people from East Fork, New Zion, and Kentwood Hope Center has men on site and much accomplished.  Next week, men will again be needed.  Food will not be given out next Friday, so that will make for an easier week, but we still need some men to be there each day.  Please let me know by Monday if you can go one day or a portion of a day.  Thanks!

The Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at the cabin at 10:00 this morning.  Join us if you can.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 7-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, & a Song

  • “Look at the Tassels” – http://odb.org/
  • Remember all the commandments of the Lord and do them.                                                                                                                                             ~Numbers 15:39~
  • “I Surrender All” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/s/isurrend.htm

Have a blessed day AND be a blessing to someone else today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Be careful how you think;

your life is shaped by your thoughts.”

~Proverbs 4:23 TEV~

 

Summer Mixon 

Summer is having more tests in New Orleans.  They are checking her pancreas now. She is still at Tulane Medical Center.   Please continue to pray.

Mike Miller

Mike has improved enough to speak.  Please pray for continued improvement.

Zane Dean (Son of Mike Dean)

Zane is in Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  Pray for Zane and his family.

Betty Taylor

Betty’s knee is better, but it will require surgery.  Pray for her as she has surgery one week from today in Hattiesburg.

VBS

Pray for the VBS at several of the local churches this week.  I know four churches sharing Jesus through VBS this week.  May children meet Jesus in each one.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • Tonight at the cabin
  • 6:30
  • Come join us.
  • We look forward to the group God is sending here tonight.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 5-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “Failure Is Not Fatal” – odb.org

  • You are the Christ,                                                                                                                                         the Son of the living God.                                                                                                                                                       ~John 6:69~
  • “Failure is not fatal.  God lovingly restores those who turn back to Him.”

       ~Our Daily Bread~

Coming Soon – Law Enforcement-First Responders Appreciation Day

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • Sunday, July 12th
  • Plan to be there.

Women’s Ministry Opportunities

  • Friday – We will have Bible study at the cabin followed by a salad and dessert lunch.  It’s a good day to visit our group.  Call one of the ladies for more information.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 – We will celebrate ladies who have birthdays during June.
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night – F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely on God) 
    • We begin with finger foods at 6:15.
    • All ladies from 3-103 years in our area are invited.
    • The only cost is your time.
  • Friday – The Bible study group will meet at the Fellowship Hall of FBC, K at 10:00 A.M.

Opportunities!  There’s plenty of opportunities.  Join us!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“Behold, I will do a new thing,

Now it shall spring forth;

Shall you not know it?

I will even make a road in the wilderness

And rivers in the desert.”

~Isaiah 43:19, NKJV~

 

Tom Brister

Tom had surgery Monday.  Where would you expect to find him Tuesday?  At work! If the lab report is good, he will have reconstructive surgery next week.  Keep praying for him.

Sherry Day

Sherry continues to do well.  Thanks for all your prayers for her.

Family of Pat Gill

Please continue to pray for Ray and his family.

Hope Center

Thanks to those, especially men and male youth, who volunteered to work at the Hope  Center Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as those who have been going on a regular basis.  If anyone thinks God might could use them as a male presence in the building today, please let me know.

Another VBS Coming Up

  • New Sharon Baptist Church
  • June 22-26
  • 5:15 – 8:15 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • 6:30 P.M. at the cabin
  • Call of directions.
  • Ya’ll come!

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10:00 A.M.
  • At the cabin
  • Bring your BIble
  • All ladies and girls are invited.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 69-71

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Serve the Lord in any way you can.  He will give you the ability, the opportunities, and the time.  Use them wisely.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“For we fix our attention,

not on things that are seen,

but on things that are unseen.

What can be seen lasts only for a time,

but what cannot be seen lasts forever.”

~2 Corinthians 4:18 TEV~

 

 

Donna Fay Miller

Donna Fay is again having heart issues.  Pray the doctors can get this under control.

Betty Taylor

Betty was able to come to church on crutches.  She is doing better, but asks that we continue to pray she will not need surgery on her knee.

James Rimes

James will be having a pacemaker implanted next week.  Pray for him as he prepares for this hospital stay/procedure.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo

Hey everyone! Over the last couple of weeks, Lil Man’s control of his left side has continued to improve. He has graduated from the current therapy program he was in and tomorrow will have his evaluation for the next level therapy program. His vision has still not improved. He had been complaining that he felt like something was in his right eye. So he saw an eye doctor here. The eye doctor found that mucous patches had formed on his right eye, filamentary keratitis, is the medical term for it. This condition is caused from dry eye and can be painful. The eye doctor believes that in Lil Man’s case the dry eye is probably a result of damage to his lacrimal gland from radiation. Right now, it is just affecting the right eye but the doctor is treating the left eye also because it can occur in both eyes. We are praying that once we can get this under control, then he can begin some type of vision therapy to improve his eyesight. His next follow up MRI and doctors appointments are in Arizona next Monday, June 22nd. He has come so far and we have faith he will continue to be healed! Thank you all for your prayers and please continue to pray for continued healing and guidance on this path to complete healing! We love you all! Love, Lil Man and Megan

Sylvester Humphrey

Syl has had surgery following an accident.  He is recovering at home and is down 42 pounds.  He will not be able to return to Hope Center for some time.  Please pray for him and his wife, Shirley.  Also, pray for the need for some men and youth to step up and fill the need while Syl is recovering.  (See below.)

Mrs. Pat Gill

As far as I know, the arrangements for Mrs. Pat Gill have not been made yet.  I think out-of-state family will need to travel here before that is done.  I will post the arrangements when they are available.

Young at Heart 

This group’s monthly meeting will begin at 10:30 in the morning in the Fellowship Hall of New Zion Baptist Church.  Mrs. Yvonne Curtis will share sacred music with us.  Then, there will be a pot-luck meal.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Third Thursday

We will meet at our cabin Thursday at 6:30 for fellowship, a meal, a devotional, and special music.  Come be blessed.

Friday Morning Bible Study

We will also meet at the cabin.  Come for 10:00 or come earlier.  After our study we will share a salad and dessert lunch.  We would be happy to have guests with us.

Hope  Center Needs Men!

Men are needed to “fill the shoes” of Sylvester Humphrey while he continues to recovery from his surgery.  Please read the post from Saturday Evening.  I am coordinating this, so please gather a group of men from your church and volunteer today.  Syl “wore several hats’!  I’m not asking anyone to give as much time as he did, just a day or portion of a day at a time.  Please contact me for more information.  Help is needed Tuesday-Friday, especially on two Tuesdays and three Fridays of the month.

I was blessed to have a call from one church immediately after I posted the need last night.  I hope to hear from other churches today.  Remember, Hope Ministry is an associational ministry, not just the responsibility of a few people.  Men, please step up to meet the need.

Read the Bible in 2015

Leviticus 1-3

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Look Up” – odb.org/
  • My help comes from the Lord,                                                                                                                 who made heaven and earth.                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 121:2~
  • “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”

Today is a new day with a fresh start.  Make it a rewarding day in God’s sight.

Anna Lee