Category: Women’s Ministry

Wednesday

“They continued steadfastly

in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship,

in the breaking of bread,

and in prayers.

And the Lord added to the church daily

those who were being saved.”

~Acts 2:42, 47b, NKJV~

 

Melissa Johnson needs our prayers to deal with a continuing problem with one arm.  You may remember she fell and broke both arms.

Did not get the news I wanted this morning at the doctors office. The doctors wants to take the hardware out of the left arm . The right arms hardware is great. Being the smooth talker I am I got him to agree to let me have two more injections so that will buy me almost a year to get better!!! Not ready to give up and that gives me more time to pray and get better! I still believe I can beat this!

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is doing better and looking forward to the team from church that will take the Lord’s Supper to Mr. Phillip and her tonight.

The Frozen Food for Families was a big hit again this month.  We added a new recipient this month.  He was very appreciative.

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at the cabin this week.  After our study, Women of the Bible: The Woman at the Well, we will have a salad and dessert lunch in the cabin.  All ladies are invited to come join us.  If possible the Bible study will be outside in the shade, so wear your tennis shoes and dress comfortable.  Bring a friend when you come at 10:00. Please call if you need more information.

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Psalms 51-53

Devotional, Scriptures and a Song

  • “The School of Pain” – http://odb.org/
  • I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are right,                                                                                 and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 119:75~                                                               “Casting all your care upon Him;                                                                                                            for He careth for you.”                                                                                                                                                                          ~1 Peter 5:7~
  • “Does Jesus Care” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/o/doesjeca.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

The end of another school year is fast approaching (another year of retirement for me)!  Pray for a good/safe summer for the students, teachers, and staff of each school.  Pray for graduates, at various levels, as they move on to the next step, whatever that may be.  Pray for thoughtful, wise choices in the decision-making process.

Let’s pray for summer activities, especially Vacation Bible Schools in all the churches.  Pray for those who will work in each one of them to be well-prepared so they can share their love for Jesus and His love for each of us with the children.

Thanks for reading and praying today.  Let’s each make today special for someone today. Together, we can touch many lives today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I will bless the Lord

and not forget the glorious things he does for me.”

~Psalm 103:2 TLB~

 

Mr. James W. Frazier did not get to come home yet, but, hopefully, will make it today. There was an issue with the transfer process.

Pray for Melissa Johnson.  She’s having pain in one of her arms.  You may remember she fell last year and needed surgery on both arms.  She will be so appreciative of your prayers.

Doug Toney

Today has been a good day. The doctor removed the vent from Doug! He has spoken a bit. We are blessed.

Read the Bible in 2015 –  2 Samuel 5-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“CALL TO PRAYER: Baltimore, after the cameras & SWAT teams are gone” – http://bpnews.net/44683/call-to-prayer-baltimore-after-the-cameras-and-swat-teams-are-gone

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • “Heart of Joy” – http://odb.org/
  • These things I have spoken to you,                                                                                                   that My joy may remain in you,                                                                                                           and that your joy may be full.                                                                                                                                                        ~John 15:11~                                                                                                                  I bring you good tidings of great joy.                                                                                                                                                       ~ Luke 2:10~                                                                                              Though now ye see Him not,                                                                                                                     yet believing,                                                                                                                                                 ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.                                                                                                                                                       ~1 Peter 1:8~
  • “Joy to the World” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/o/joyworld.htm                                  “Joy Unspeakable” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/o/joyunspk.htm

Make plans now to be blessed by participating in one of the Lord Supper visits to the homebound Wednesday at 5:30 P.M. and the Bible Study and salad/dessert lunch at the cabin Friday morning at 10:00.  We are studying “Women of the Bible: The Woman at the Well”.  The next study will be “Women of the Bible: Lot’s Wife”.

Anna Lee

Sunday

  If we are thrown into the blazing furnace,

the God we serve is able to save us from it,

and he will rescue us from your hand, O king.

But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king,

that we will not serve your gods

or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

~Daniel 3:17-18~

Doug Toney – Please keep praying for Doug and Sandy.

Well friends, the day has been a bit better. The doctor turned the vent so it works more like a c-pap machine. Took away all sedation. This was at 9:30 and was to be for an hour. About 4:30 he came back, turned machine so Doug was doing more work and left it. He left orders to turn it back if he has trouble. He is not awake much yet, but he has been sedated since late the 23rd. His bicarbonate was up-good sodium-up(bad). Lots of other issues. Vitals are good. He has a long way to go to get well, so please continue to pray. Thank you.

Jadon’s Journey

Finally got to play again today. He made it around all the bases and scored. He was so excited!!! Now praying his foot will continue to improve.

 Update on Alex Wall (Written by his dad)

Today was a great day had a chance to spend time with my baby boy cadet William Alexander Wall he’s transforming in a young man so well 11 weeks down 11 more to go please keep him in your prayers and thoughts

Mr. James W. Frazier

Mr. James will be coming to Greensburg from Houston late tonight.  Pray for Mr. James and “Miss” Pat as they travel and as he continues to progress at the local hospital.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Corinthians 4-5

Operation Christmas Child

  • Special item for May – t-shirts
  • Get a brown paper bag from the fellowship hall hallway to get the sex and age of the children for your purchases.
  • Other bags contain suggestions that can also be filled.
  • Thanks to all who have faithfully contributed to the very worthy project to bless children with small gifts and introduce them to Jesus.

Frozen food for families

  • Bring your food to my classroom before Sunday School.
  • Food will be distributed this afternoon.
  • Thanks to all those who help.

Lord’s Supper for Homebound

  • Wednesday night
  • Meet in fellowship hall at 5:30
  • Group will be divided into teams
  • Expect a blessing!

We have been blessed with beautiful weather lately.  I hope you have been able to spend some time outside.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Worship the LORD your God,

and his blessing will be on your food and water.

I will take away sickness from among you,

Praying for Johnnie ” Lil Man” Santangelo

Update: Lil Man got his infusion of IV Avastin (chemo) today and if all goes as planned he will begin radiation Wednesday. He is tired but in good spirits today! Thank you for all of the prayers and please keep them coming!!! We love you all!

Charles Edward Walker

Born: September 06, 1928
Died: April 30, 2015

        http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3091594

Operation Christmas Child

The item for this month is t-shirls for girls.  You can pick up a bag (across from the church kitchen) that tells how many and what size will be needed.  Happy shopping!

Friday Morning Bible Study – May 8th

  • Bring your Bible.
  • Dress comfortably.
  • Come to my house for 10:00.
  • Salad/Dessert Lunch
  • Bring a guest.

Frozen Food for Families

  • Sunday, May 3rd
  • Bring frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School.
  • Food will be distributed Sunday afternoon.

4 Wheels 4 Him – Two Rivers Car Show and Spring Fest

  • Registration – 8 A.M. – $6.00
  •  9 A.M. – 3 P.M. @ New Zion Baptist Church
  • Lunch Included
  • Great gospel music – a variety of local talent
  • Activities for all ages, male and female
  • Car show and much more!

Hillsdale Baptist Church Youth Fundraiser

Hillsdale Baptist Church Youth will have their annual yard sale this weekend! May 1st & 2nd, come out & find some great bargains & help send our youth to camp!

Read the Bible in 2015 – Mark 15-16

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “In Every Generation” – odb.org/
  • The Lord is good;                                                                                                                                           His mercy is everlasting,                                                                                                                         and His truth endures to all generations.                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 100:5~
  • “Great is Thy Faithfulness” – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

SBC Disaster Relief (Response in Nepal this week)

http://links.namb.net/m/1/54149859/t12115-37f8f47a-d30a-4953-bea2-932955950c5c/0/1/1

Nepali quake survivors salvage possessions as recovery effort begins 

New Chronological Bible Study Curriculum – “Gospel Project” –                                 http://www.bpnews.net/44666/gospel-project-goes-chronological-this-fall

I have requested my church order this for my class.  You may want to consider this too!

May God’s love shine brilliantly though you this weekend.

Anna Lee

Friday

“I waited patiently for the Lord,

and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.”

~Psalm 40:1, HCSB~

 

Join Diane Strickland, Jill Brister, and other family members in thanking God for Darin Fontz‘s good report.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow….Darin’s ct scan showed that the chemo was doing it’s job. We will find out what the next step will be when he goes back to the oncologist next Wed. Thanks to all who are praying for him. It means so much to me. Will keep you posted. Please continue to pray for him and the family.

Johnnie “Lit Man” Santangelo 

After talking with Lil Man’s neurosurgeon, neuro oncologist, and radiation oncologist, talking with our families, and lots of prayer, Lil Man has decided to go forward with additional radiation therapy here in Arizona. He will also continue on with oral chemotherapy daily while receiving radiation and his neuro oncologist will also be keeping the IV chemotherapy in his treatment plan. Surgery could still be an option after radiation therapy depending on his response to the treatment. Thank you for all of your support and prayers during this time. We know God is in control and has a plan for Lil Man. We love you all and just please keep praying!!! We’re not giving up the fight!!!, Megan

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/55425f6eca16b4b23f47d7b5?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

Lt. Col. Harry E. Grafton

TUSCALOOSA | Retired Lt. Col. Harry E. Grafton, U.S. Air Force, age 93, of Tuscaloosa, passed away on April 20, 2015, at the Hospice of West Alabama. Graveside Services will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined with Heritage Chapel Funeral Home & Cremations, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing.
Lt. Col. Grafton was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Wanzie Bracy Grafton of Tuscaloosa and Kentwood, La.; his parents, James and Minnie Grafton of Laurel, Miss.; and nine siblings, Clara, Jewell, Gladys, Sadie, Ernest, Genena, Ruth, Paul, and Floyd.
Survivors include his loving daughter, Kay Krinsky (Richard) of Arlington, Va.
Lt. Col. Grafton was born on July 8, 1921, in Laurel, Miss. He earned an “A” letter in the high jump in 1942, at the University of Alabama, as well as his Master’s Degree in Education in 1963. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a B-24 bomber pilot during World War II and as a Field Maintenance Squadron Commander and Wing Chief of Maintenance in Vietnam, as well as multiple other assignments in Korea and on various bases in the United States during his 30 year career. He earned multiple decorations, medals, commendations, citations and awards for his service in combat and non-combat assignments. One of his favorite assignments was as a USAF ROTC instructor at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
The family wishes to thank all the friends and medical providers for their treatment and help during Lt. Col. Grafton’s years in Tuscaloosa, particularly Dr. Steve Lovelady, the Alacare nurses, the Hospice of West Alabama, Sondra and Charlie Bowling, and the Chism Family of Crown Limousine Service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Hospice of West Alabama.
Condolences may be offered at www.heritagechapeltuscaloosa.com – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tuscaloosa/obituary.aspx?n=harry-e-grafton&pid=174717857&fhid=10313#sthash.Vliep9KL.dpuf

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Jeremiah 27-31

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Criticize Gently” – odb.org
  • Put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering;                       bearing with one another.                                            ~Colossians 3:12-13~                                The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase.                                              But where sin increased, grace increased all the more….                                                                                                                                                     ~Romans 5:20~
  • “Grace Greater Than My Sins” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/g/ggreater.htm

Operation Christmas Child 

Check out the boxes in the hallway across from the church kitchen to get some bags telling you what size t-shirts to buy this month.  All shirts this month are for girls.  Encourage you children and grandchildren to help you pick out items for the shoeboxes.  This will be a wonderful lesson to teach them.  You can get items individually or with your class.

Frozen Food for Families

Put a note with your Sunday School book to remind you to bring your frozen food Sunday.  You’ll be blessed as you bless others.

4 Wheels 4 Him

  • Tomorrow morning at 9:00 through the afternoon
  • Music, cars, food, etc.
  • New Zion Baptist Church, Highway 38 West of Kentwood
  • An associational event

Have a wonderful day.  I’m looking forward to seeing some of you at Bible study. Those who haven’t come before are welcome to join us at 10:00 in the fellowship hall.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

The LORD is with me;

I will not be afraid.

What can man do to me?

~Psalm 118:6~

(Watching the news this morning!)

Martha Pevey Drago and Macy Guelder (Martha’s granddaughter)

I just wanted to thank everyone who continues to pray for Macy and me! Your prayers are SO special and mean the world to me. Saw the dr today and he says I am healing very well from my surgery and I feel great. Starting to get a little hair back… Joe calls it peach fuzz! Kali and Cate are are excited because they like to play “hair dresser” with me. Lol. I will start radiation in the next couple of weeks. Looking forward to getting it over with and moving on to better days!

Please pray for this country and the people of Nepal!

The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Psalm 9:17

Rev. Tommy Hicks’ surgery went well Monday.  He was released from the hospital yesterday.  Pray for him and his family during the rehabilitation period.

Johnny “Lil Man” Santangello and his family need your prayers.  He had been having new problems.  Testing has been done, but the doctor and the family are still trying to make the right decision about his next treatment.  Keep praying, please.

The Napal Earthquake took many lives.  Pray for all those who survived the quake and those who are rushing there with needed supplies to survive and rebuild.

Jerry Sessions

April 6, 1934 – April 27, 2015

http://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Jerry-Sessions/#!/Obituary

Frances Tolleson Shackelford 

May 25, 1936 – April 27, 2015
Austin, Texas | Age 78

http://wcfish.tributes.com/obituary/show/Frances-Tolleson-Shackelford-102423015

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Psalm 48-50

Baptist Press

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Access to God” – http://odb.org/
  • Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace,                                                                     that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.                                                                                                                                          ~Hebrews 4:16~                                       God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.                                                                                                                                           ~Philippians 4:19~
  • “Just When I Need Him Most” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justwhen.htm

Bible Study – Women of the Bible

  • Fridays at 10:00 A.M.
  • FBC Fellowship Hall
  • Study guides available in the church office or Friday morning

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Mission

Homebound Lord’s Supper

  • Meet at FBC at 5:30 tonight.
  • Join a team.
  • Be an encourager!

Today is a good day to be an encourager to those who are sick, discouraged, needy, etc.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“This poor man cried,

and the Lord heard him.”

~Psalm 34:6a, HCSB~

 

Please say special prayers for Sandra Mays and her family.  Her brother, Donnie Eudy, is married to my sister, Julie.

Sandra Mays will undergo tests on 4/28/15 at the Cleveland Clinic (Ohio) to determine if she is a candidate for a heart transplant. She appreciates your prayers!

Doug Toney

Doug’s surgery went good. Probably take vent out tomorrow. Don’t know when he will come home. Will wear a brace for 3-4 months. Will have pic line/ antibiotics 6 weeks or more. Please continue to pray.

Rev. Tim Jones

Tim went to the doctor today. His stress test and Ultrasound test were both good. The change in his medicine has helped with the shortness of breath. Thank you all for your prayers. God is good all the time. Love you. God bless.

Milton and Yvonne Curtis seem to have one problem after another.  Pray they soon get well enough to continue their ministry.

Rev. Tommy Hicks said Sunday that he would have “another” back surgery the next day. I haven’t heard a report, but please pray for good results and a successful recovery and rehabilitation time.  Pray for his wife who will be his primary caregiver again.

Supreme Court

Frozen Food Sunday 

  • May 3rd
  • Bring food to my classroom before Sunday School
  • Food will be delivered May 3rd
  • Suggestions
    • Cooked main dish packaged 2-3 cups per freezer bag
    • Fresh or frozen foods
    • Cooked vegetables you canned or froze earlier
    • Date and label bags

Read the Bible in 2015 –  2 Samuel 1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Mission Offering for North America

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “In the Same Boat” – http://odb.org/
  • When He got into a boat,                                                                                                                     His disciples followed Him.                                                                                                                                            ~Matthew 8:23~                                                                                                             A furious squall came up,                                                                                                                     and the waves broke over the boat,                                                                                               so that it was nearly swamped.                                                                                                       Jesus was in the stern,                                                                                                                         sleeping on a cushion.                                                                                                                           The disciples woke Him and said to Him,                                                                               ‘Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?’                                                                                         He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves,                                                           ‘Peace! Be still!’                                                                                                                                       Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.”                                                                                                                                         ~Mark 4:37-39~
  • “Master, the Tempest is Raging” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/a/mastertt.htm

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – I hope to see many of you at the birthday party this morning.  Let’s honor some ladies who are special to us.

  • The Cafe
  • 11:00 A.M.

Thank-you for reading and praying each day.  Your prayers are important to so many.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Everything is possible

for the person who has faith.”

~Mark 9:23 GNT~

 

Doug Toney (Written by his wife, Sandy)

No big changes. Doug is still sedated on vent to allow rest. His creatin level was up some. He has several meds and nutrition bags hanging. The incision site will probably be cleaned Monday. The infection is e-coli, not staph. Continue to pray, please. He is very sick. Thank all of you for your concern.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Read the Bible in 2015 –  2 Corinthians 1-3

Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

  • 8:00 this morning
  • Benefits Jay Hugh Young
  • What a great ministry!

Women’s Ministry of FBC, Kentwood

  • Tuesday
    • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • 11:00 A.M.
    • The Cafe
  • Friday
    • Bible Study: Women of the Bible: The Hemorrhaging Woman
    • Scriptures
      • Matthew 9: 20-22
      • Mark 5:25-34
      • Luke 8:43-48
    • 10:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall
    • Study guides available in the church office
  • Ongoing
    • Operation Christmas Child
    • See the table in the hallway across from the church kitchen
  • Ongoing

Have a fantastic Lord’s Day.  Show some love today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“God … is able to do far more

than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of —

infinitely beyond our highest

prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.”

~Ephesians 3:20b TLB~

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Mark 13-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Giving All” – http://odb.org/
  • Present your bodies a living sacrifice,                                                                                             holy, acceptable to God,                                                                                                                       which is your reasonable service.                                                                                                                                                 ~Romans 12:1~
  • “Our Best” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/ourbest.htm

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood – “Fashionable Ladies”

  • Ladies from at least ten different churches
  • Hat parade – great participation and lots of fun
  • Fun to watch all the ladies tying scarves at the same time
  • Two wonderful young ladies skillfully playing violins
  • My biggest helpers – Sue Connelly, Fay Gehringer, Eleanor Morris, Bessie Hayden
  • Next Ladies’ Night – June 25th

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11:00 A.M.
  • The Cafe, Kentwood
  • Come to help honor some who have giving of themselves in our church and community.
  • No gifts – just a smile and a good memory.

Lord’s Supper for Shut-In Members

  • Wednesday at 5:30
  • Come join a team

Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church tomorrow

You are invited to breakfast at Pine Ridge UMC (3893 Hwy. 440 in St. Helena Parish) 8 AM on Sunday, April 26. Donations will be accepted to help Jay Hugh Young. Invite your friends and family to eat, fellowship, and worship with us!

Pine Ridge/Tangipahoa United Methodist Churches's photo.

Tomorrow is the Lord’s special day.  Make preparations today so you will not have a hectic day tomorrow.

Anna Lee

Thursday

 David also said to Solomon his son,

“Be strong and courageous, and do the work.

Do not be afraid or discouraged,

for the LORD God, my God, is with you.

He will not fail you or forsake you

until all the work 

for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.

~1 Chronicles 28:20~

Please pray for my friend, Sandy W. Toney.  Her husband, Doug, is in ICU.  Sometimes, things do not work out as easily as hoped for in the medical world.  This has been the case for them.

Jadon’s Journey

Two and half hours later we still don’t have any answers. We ruled out infection, fractures, or breaks. She thinks he could be overpowering his brace and bruising his shin bone. We are going to take his brace off and see if he gets better over the weeekend. If not he will have to have an MRI next week. We are also going to try a different kind of brace but of course that will take several weeks to come in. She said Jadon’s case is a difficult one and she will probably think about him all week. Please continue to pray for him. I hate seeing him in pain.

Women’s Ministry

  • Ladies’ Night, “Fashionable Ladies, will begin at 6:15 with finger foods and end with lots of memories and some new friends.  Bring a hat your decorated, scarves to tie and to lend, a friend, and the expectation for a great night with a room full of Christian women.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – Mary Magdelene

              Get your study guide from the church office.

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 33 – 34

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Now Go!” – http://odb.org/ 
  • Now go;                                                                                                                                                             I will help you speak                                                                                                                             and will teach you what to say.                                                                                                                                       ~Exodus 4:12 (NIV)~
  • “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”  – http://nethymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellmsoj.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – “Making Beautiful Music Together” – http://www.namb.net/video/beautiful_music/

Thank-you for reading and praying today!

Anna Lee