Category: Women’s Ministry

Saturday

”[Jesus] understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God.

There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” 

~Hebrews 4:15-16 NLT~

 

 

 

Back problems can keep nagging until they get the attention they require.  Pray for Renee’ Terrell and Ginger Simmons as they move on from testing to take care of their back problems.

 

 

Pray for Phillip Strickland as he prepares for surgery Tuesday.  As you pray for him, please also pray for his family.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

Jeremiah 39-40

Psalm 119:153-160

Revelation 16

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes”

  • Meet at the church this morning at 9:00 to help finalize packing of some of your shoeboxes.
  • If you have any shoeboxes to turn in Sunday, please bring them to my Sunday School room before Sunday School.
  • Our church will again serve as a collection site from other churches, schools, clubs, and individuals.  Collection week is November 12-19.  If you would like to sign up to help, please sign the list on the clipboard under the stairwell to the balcony.

 

 

 

 

“No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus”

 

 

 

May you be blessed as you reflect on “No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus” today.  May you have the opportunity to share this story with someone….

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

~1 Peter 2:9~

 

Amber Prine Ragan “We’re In This Together”

Amber and I spent the full day at MD Anderson on Wednesday. This was her 3 week follow-up visit after radiation treatment. She had a pulmonary function test, blood work, and a MRI done before we met with Dr. DeGroot in the afternoon. He said that everything looked good and the treatment plan is going accordingly. He has agreed to let Dr. Olsen in Baton Rouge manage her chemo treatments. However, he still wants her to return back to MDA for routine MRIs and bloodwork during the time she will be on chemo. That will be every six weeks for 8-9 months. We were in hopes that he would release Amber completely, but we are grateful for the positive results. We completely trust Dr. DeGroot’s decision and it comforts us to know that he will be monitoring her scans and blood levels during treatment.
Amber will meet with Dr. Olsen this afternoon at the Neuro Medical Center in Baton Rouge to get the next step in her treatment journey started. The chemo treatment is called PCV. It is a combination of 2 oral medications along with infusions. The chemo regimen will consist of 6 cycles (42 days for each cycle). After each cycle, she will return back to MD Anderson for routine assessments and to meet with Dr. DeGroot.
We were able to view yesterday’s MRI along with a MRI that was done before surgery. It was very visible to see the amount of the tumor that was extracted during surgery. We’ve been looking forward to seeing the comparison in the scans.
Once again, thank you for all your prayers and support. Amber continues to amaze all of us with her strength and positive attitude. She returned back to work the week after radiation ended. She is back to a normal life and is rocking her “punk” hairstyle!

Maddie’s Miracles
Maddie and Nana had a long quiet day. Maddie slept most of the day. They still have no idea what’s going on. Blood pressure has been a little low said she maybe dehydrated. We are so thankful Nana was able to come stay with her so we can work this week. She is one of our greatest blessings. We will just wait and see what tomorrow brings. They will not let her eat because she gets so sick when she does. She’s not hungry anyway so that is also a blessing. Remember blessings are always around no matter your circumstance! God is so very good ALL the time!
Brian Tate starts round three of his treatments at M.D. Anderson today.   Pray all goes well for him as he has these treatments.
Mrs. Bessie Hayden has been moved from OLOL to North Oaks Rehab.   I’m sure she is happy to be closer to Kentwood.  Check on visiting hours before you make a visit with her.

Obituary for Orin Patterson

Orin Patterson – https://www.thekennedymortuary.com/obituaries/Orin-Patterson/

Orin Patterson, age 19, of 343 Chestnut Ridge Road, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018.

Born in Greenwood, he was a son of Mike and Beth Council Patterson. Orin was a 2018 graduate of Laurens District 55 High School and was a freshman at Clemson University. He was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. Orin was adventurous and an avid outdoorsman, who had many interests including blacksmithing, playing piano, and free-diving.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his three siblings, Hope Patterson, Cade Patterson, and Quin Patterson; paternal grandmother, Jean Patterson; maternal grandparents, Earl and Nadine Council; and a host of loving and supportive extended family members and friends.

Orin was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, John R. Patterson.

A Celebration of Orin’s Life will be held at 4:30 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Alex D. Henderson. The family will host a gathering in the church fellowship hall immediately following the celebration service.

The family respectfully requests privacy in the days leading up to the Celebration and Gathering on Thursday. They would appreciate your prayers in the days ahead.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.thekennedymortuary.com.

Pray for our country.  Pray we return to the value system that our forefathers had when our country was established.  I love to hear about “God and Country”.  Too often, we leave God out of everything that is important in our lives as a Christian country.
Read the Bible
  • Jeremiah 37-38
  • Proverbs 4
  • Revelations 15

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – I plan to be at FBC, Kentwood at 1:30 this afternoon if anyone wants to help me work with the “shoeboxes” today.  I plan to be there again in the morning at 9:00 to work some more.  I plan to have a good count of shoeboxes for Sunday.  Collection week is November 12 – 19 this year.  I’ll have a sign-up schedule for those who want to help then at church Sunday.

 

 

The Youth on Mission class has learned how to tell their first Bible story.  They will not meet this Sunday due to Trunk or Treat, but the following week they will begin work on learning their second Bible story.  It’s never too late to learn to share God’s Word.

 

 

 

Baptist Press – A great daily read!

http://www.bpnews.net/

May your life be blessed today as you serve Him.
Anna Lee

Thursday

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?

~Psalm 8:3-4~

Mr. Jimmy Tolar was at prayer meeting last night.  It was good to see him back in his regular place.  Let’s keep praying for him and for his caregiver, his wife, Naomi.
Brian Tate will be traveling back to Houston today for his next treatment.  Pray for him and his family.
Mattie’s Miracles – Maddie and Nana had a good night. No fever!!! Hopefully they will let her try to eat something today and we can see how she does. Keep the prayers coming! We love our prayer warriors!
Sylvester Humphrey has need of our prayers.

 

BASELA family, I have an urgent prayer request for you. With permission from the family, I share this news from a text I received just a short time ago.

Sylvester Humphrey, serves as director of The Hope Center in Two Rivers along with his wife Shirley. Today, “Sylvester was diagnosed with cancer in the pharynx area. He is going for a PET scan and CAT scan Friday morning. We will see a surgeon in the near future to determine where the starting and stopping points of the cancer are and then a treatment plan will be determined.”

Please keep both Sylvester and Shirley in your prayers during this time. I’m sure as details become available, they will share them.

Bro. Don Meadows, Taylor Creek Baptist Church

L B Young

February 28, 1925 – October 23, 2018
A resident of Pine Grove passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 28, 1925 in Eunice and was 93 years of age. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Young Leake, Pine Grove, and Penny Young Dyess Kessler and Julian Kessler, Minneapolis, MN; sons, Russell Wayne Young, Pine Grove, Stephan Lane Young and Gina Young, Denham Springs; grandchildren, Shari Michelle Leake Wilhelm, Oceanside, CA, Brandi Lynn Leake, Valley Falls, KS, Amy Elizabeth Dyess, Seattle, WA, Michael Wayne Dyess, Baton Rouge, Garrett Lane Young, Denham Springs, Clay Nesbit Jr., Denham Springs; great grandchildren, Tyler Dawson Wilhelm, Oceanside, CA, Hannah SueAnn Wilhelm, Oceanside, CA, Becky Aline-Louise Twombly, Valley Falls, KS; and a sister, Betty Leger, Eunice. Preceded in death by his wife, Ella “Aline” Russell Young; parents, Willie and Rita Smith Young; brothers and sisters, Horace Young, Ira Young, Rose Seidel, Willard Young, Joyce Smith, and Rogers Young. Special thanks to Montpelier Baptist Church family and Bridgeway Hospice especially Hannah, Bonnie, Stephanie, and Brandi. They were a tremendous source of Christian comfort and support to the family. In lieu of flowers send memorial contributions to Montpelier Baptist Church Mission Program, 2241 St. Helena Ave, Montpelier, LA 70422. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church
from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Services conducted by Bro. Rusty Durand. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Hope Center is having a Building Fund Raiser on October 25, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We will be selling Pastalaya Dinners for $8.00. The meal will include Pastalaya, Green Beans, Bread and Dessert. Tickets will be sold at Hope Center or can be obtained from any of our volunteers. Hope Center is a Food Bank and Thrift Store. Come by and visit us. Open Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Located at 64076 Commercial St, Hwy 51, Roseland, LA 70456. 985-247-2235 Please share this post so more people will see it.
Read the Bible
  • Jeremiah 35-36
  • Psalm 119:145-152
  • Revelation 14

 

 

 

“Make Me a Blessing”

 

 

This has been one of my favorite songs because of the message.  I trust you like the message too.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

”We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.” 

~Romans 5:3 NLT~

 

 

Maddie’s Miracles – https://www.facebook.com/Maddies-Miracles-390075544489525/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARBu5O5cLSuLjgZ4o-k668SD_a96SoeVLV0Xdm-VgfMjL5YBAP8k8vOeZV9JLpLuOOmTIvcvNK0_D1fD

 

 

 

Pray for Rev. Ronnie Nielsen and others as they travel to Romania and minister to the needs of the people there.

 

 

 

Pray for Betty Taylor as she faces cataract surgery tomorrow morning.  Pray she will continue to be able to see well enough to care for Andy and herself.

 

 

 

Read the Bible today.

  • Jeremiah 33=34
  • Proverbs 3
  • Revelations 13

 

 

Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes”

Members of FBC, Kentwood can turn their “shoeboxes” in to me or to the church office.  FBC, Kentwood will again serve as a collection site for others.  That will be November 12-19.  Check the Samaritan’s Purse website for the locations near you and the time each site will be open.

 

 

 

Trunk or Treat – FBC, Kentwood – Sunday evening, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.

 

 

Children’s Church – ages 4-12 during Sunday morning worship

 

 

“I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary”

 

 

 

How can you meet a need today?

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

”We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” 

~Romans 8:28 NLT~

 

 

Maddie’s Miracles

(Written Sunday afternoon)

Maddie has an appendix and it is fine!! She has mesenteric adenitis which means the lymph nodes in her mesentary are swollen again. They are going to treat them with anti inflammatory meds. They said it normally takes about 48 hours for the pain to go away. She can’t normally take anti inflammatory meds because of her kidney so she will have to get labs this week to keep a check on her kidney. We are thankful for no surgery and your prayers are most appreciated. Please keep them coming as she is still in pain. God is good ALL the time!

(Written early Tuesday morning)

Prayers for Maddie are appreciated. She is on her way back to the ER. She has a high fever. Her kidney doctor said the adenitis can be caused from infection so they will have to figure out what is going on. Prayers they figure it out quickly as she is miserable. I will post as soon as I know something

 

 

 

Pray for Buddy Morris as he has chemo Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week.

 

 
Pray for Phillip Strickland and for his mother, Colleen Strickland.

 

 

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be this morning at The Cafe at 11 A.M.

 

 

Trunk or Treat will be Sunday evening at FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Jeremiah 31-32
  • Psalm 119: 137-144
  • Revelation 12

 

 

“The Family of God”

 

 

 

I hope you are a part of God’s family.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

”‘I know what I am planning for you,’ says the LORD.

‘I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you.

I will give you a hope and a good future.

Then you will call my name.

You will come to me and pray to me, and I will listen to you.’”

 ~Jeremiah 29:11-12 NCV~

 

 

 

Read the Bible – Reflect on God’s “compassion” and catch up on any passages you may have missed reading this week.

 

 

Brian Tate is home again.  Please continue to pray for Rita and Brian.

 

 

David gets his first injection today.  Pray all goes well.  After four, an evaluation will be done.

 

 

The Scripture for our Mission Friends class – “I can do everything by the power of Christ.  He gives me strength.  Philippians 4:13   I taught this to the children as we marched around the room.  Now, I can only say it with a marching beat.

“Just a Closer Walk with Thee”

 

 

Don’t forget the “Young” Ladies Birthday Party tomorrow.  There is always some sweet fellowship at out gatherings.  By the way, Mrs. Nadine Council started these gathering for her Sunday School class more than ten years ago.

 

 

If you have OCC “shoeboxes” to turn in, but sure to hand them to me or leave them in the church office.  The collection dates are November 12-19.  That’s when the boxes from individuals, clubs, schools, and other churches are turned in.  Once again, Kentwood will be a collection site.

 

 

Have a great week!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

”For the Lord is always good.

He is always loving and kind, and his faithfulness goes on and on to each succeeding generation.”

~Psalm 100:5 TLB~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Jeremiah 27-28
  • Psalm 119:129-136
  • Revelations 10

 

 

“The Blood Will Never Lose its Power”

Lyrics – https://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/a/andrae_crouch/the_blood_will_never_lose_its_power.html

Story – http://www.staugustine.com/living/religion/2016-07-22/story-behind-song-blood-will-never-lost-its-power

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaASM4KZVzU

We were blessed to hear Andrea’ Crouch in person a few times.  Those were nights I’ll never forget!  If you didn’t read the story of this song, please find time to do so now.  I regret to say Andrea’ Crouch is no longer living, but he’s singing in heaven’s choir now.

 

 

 

Pray for those who have yet to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Friday

”For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ.” 

~John 1:17 NLT~

 

 

Jimmy Tolar is home.  Thank God for his faithful caregiver, his wife Naomi Tolar.  Pray for other caregivers, who gladly put their lives “on hold” to care to someone else.

  • Eleanor Morris who postponed her surgery to care for Buddy
  • Betty Taylor who has centered her life around taking care of Andy
  • Mr. Cete Dillon who has cared for “Miss” Ruby for a long time and continues to do so daily..
  • The list is long.  Think of some caregivers and pray for them.

 

 

Some people have unique ways to see needs and meet them.  What a blessing people can be to others when they are willing to give of themselves!

 

 

 

Three obituaries:

Herschel Norwood, Jr.

December 20, 1960 – October 17, 2018

Herschel Norwood, Jr., a resident of Amite, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born December 20, 1960 in New Orleans and was 57 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Mattie Fernandez Norwood; daughter, Melanie Snow; 2 sons, Josh and Jeremy Norwood; 8 grandchildren; mother, Katie Cutrer; sister, Lola Howlett; and brother, David Allen Norwood. Preceded in death by father, Herschel Norwood, Sr.; and sister, Jackie Kubcek. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 22, 2018. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

James Harvey Welch

May 06, 1935 – October 17, 2018

A resident of Greensburg passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 6, 1935 in Gillsburg, MS and was 83 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Murline Lindsey Welch; 2 children, Ken Welch and Carolyn Robinson and husband, Bruce; step-children, June Blades, Margaret Avants and husband, Ben, Vicky Varnado and husband, Frank, Judy Macko and husband, Don, Tina Strickland and husband, Ronnie, Renee Wilkinson, husband, Donald, Frank Church and wife, Irene, and Brandie Church; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren; brother, Walter Welch and wife, Ella; sisters-in-law, Wilma Welch and Linda Welch. Preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Olivia Welch; daughter, Donna Welch; sister, Willie Murl Welch; 2 brothers, E. H. Welch and Eddie Clayton Welch. Visitation at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Leroy McElveen. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Strickland, Don Macko, Frank Church, Jr., Cody Blades, Bruce Robinson, and Derek Ard. Honorary pallbearer will be Wade Chaney. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

George “Jerome” Wayne

October 24, 1943 – October 15, 2018

George “Jerome” Wayne, a resident of Amite, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington. He was born October 24, 1943 and was 74 years of age. He was a beautiful person with a compassionate heart for and genuine interest in people and also had a special love for animals. His joy was playing jazz piano, flying ultralight planes, driving European cars, and even had a brief stint riding motorcycles. He was a gifted listener, wise counselor, and very easy to be with. He will be missed greatly. He is survived by his son, Michael Wayne; daughter, Rebecca Wayne Rogers and husband, J.D.; grandson, Hiett Wayne Rogers; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Zuleima Wayne; first wife, Peggy Jo Wright Wayne; second wife, Anne Gayle Lehmann; grandson, Holden Wayne Rogers; 2 brothers, William Clifford Wayne and John Gordon Wayne. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until Memorial Services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2018. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Jeremiah 25-26
  • Proverbs 1
  • Revelations 9

 

 

“I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary”

 

 

It’s time to stop watching and listening and post this for you.  I hope you can agree with the words here, “I believe ….”.  If not, please read the lyrics and the story again and listen and watch to the video.  If you need someone to talk with, contact a pastor or Christian friend.  If you need help finding someone to talk with, please contact me through “contact” at the top of this page.

 

Those who believe ,”do”.  I know many people who are “doers”.  They help others to learn about God and trust in Him.  Appreciate the doers.  Become one of them in a way that fits who you are.  Get our of your comfort zone if you need to.   Doing is very rewarding and is God’s plan for all of us.                                                                        (Matthew 28:19-20)

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

”Don’t you see that you can’t live however you please, squandering what God paid such a high price for? . . .

So let people see God in and through your body.”

~1 Corinthians 6:20 The Message~

 

 

Mr. Jimmy Tolar is home now after five long and difficult weeks in the hospital.  Thank God for this good report.

 

 

Robbie Lynn Kirby broke her arm.  Pray for healing and comfort during the healing.

 

 

Colleen Strickland is improving, but prayers are still needed.  She is at Hood Memorial.

 

 

Phillip Strickland also needs prayers,  Please continue to pray for this young man and his family.

 

 

Frances Gay got a good report this week.  Thank God for that.  Pray for her as she goes through six months until  the next check-up.

 

 

Pray for Andy and Betty Taylor.  She will have cataract surgery on her eyes in the coming weeks.  Andy will be searching for a new doctor because his doctor is leaving McComb.

 

 

Pray for Buddy and Eleanor Morris.  He had to get two unit of blood yesterday.  She is working to schedule hip surgery.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Jeremiah 23-24
  • Psalms 119:121-128
  • Revelation 8

 

 

 

The monthly ladies birthday party will be Tuesday at The Cafe.  All ladies are invited to come celebrate with them at 11:00 A.M.

 

 

 

“Why Should He Love Me So?”

 

 

Have a very blessed Thursday!

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 NIV~

 

 

Afters weeks of hospitalization, Mr. Jimmy Tolar is scheduled to come home today.  I can’t promise it will happen, but I certainly hope it does.

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Jeremiah 21-22
  • Psalm 110:113-120
  • Revelations 7

 

 

“Blessed Assurance” – First, focus on those two words.  Dwell in and on the words to this wonderful Fanny Crosby hymn today.  I’ll let you do your own research and locate your own youtube.  

Anna Lee