Category: Women’s Ministry

Tuesday

“I’m a mess.

I’m nothing and have nothing;

make something of me.

You [God] can do it;

you’ve got what it takes.”

 ~Psalm 40:17 The Message~

 

 

Connor Corkern (Written last night)

What a blessing it is to be loved by so many wonderful people!

I had a great day today! I’m holding my own with minimal oxygen support, however your prayers for my pneumonia to clear up in my left lung are still very appreciated!

God is so good! 🙌
Love love love you all!

 

 
Rev. Bobby Spinks was having medical tests as part of the process of qualifying to serve as a missionary with the IMB when the doctor detected one or more cancerous nodules in Bobby’s throat.  Surgery will be very soon.  Please pray for Bobby and his family.

 

 

Mrs. Cindi Richards had knee-replacement surgery and was up walking the hallway within a few hours.  Keep her and Bro. Gene in your prayers.

 

 

Jon-Michael Williams passed away at the Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond, Louisiana on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the age of 25. He was born on Friday, November 6, 1992. Jon-Michael was a native of Roseland, Louisiana and a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana. He graduated from Hammond High School in 2011, and was a member of both the football and baseball teams. He also played travel ball for Robbie Roubique. He was loved by so many friends and will be greatly missed by all. Jon-Michael is survived by his mother, Brenda Gill Williams; God-sister, Crystal Gonzalez Poche’; aunt, Charlotte Gill; nanny, Francis Stewart; God-mother, Theresa McElroy Murphy; God-father, Joe Premo Sr.; uncle, Jimmy R. Williams and his wife Judy; and nephew, Michael Dean and his wife Celeste. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Mann Williams Jr.; paternal grandparents, Gordon Williams Sr. and Lenora Premo Williams; maternal grandparents, John Major Gill and Lula Arelia Gill; and uncle, John Edward Gill. A visitation for Jon-Michael will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at St Helena Catholic Church in Amite, LA, from 9:00am until 11:30am with a funeral mass celebrating his life beginning at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.harrymckneely.com.

 

 

VBS “Shipwrecked” yesterday at FBC,Kentwood

I didn’t hear a total count, but I did hear that there were 97 boys and girls at VBS yesterday.  There were probably almost that number of adults and youth workers.  From my viewpoint, the boys and girls had a great time learning about Jesus coming to the rescue when they (we) are lonely.  Day two, coming up!  Thank you to all the parents who entrusted us with your children yesterday.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • 2 Kings 11-13
  • Ps. 71
  • Rom. 13

 

 

Pray for all the boys and girls who are attending VBS this week and throughout the summer.  May Jesus move in many hearts!

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

 Study to shew thyself approved unto God,

a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,

rightly dividing the word of truth. 

~2 Timothy 2:15~

This verse seems to be appropriate for the first day of VBS.

 

 

“Shipwrecked/Rescued by Jesus” – Our 2018 theme!

VBS at FBC, Kentwood

June 4-8; 8:30-11:30 A.M.

Pre-K 4 through 5th Grade (Grade just completed)

Meets and ends in sanctuary each day.

 

 

Mission Projects Day

FBC, Kentwood

June 16; 9 A.M. – Noon

School age children, Youth, and Adults

Help complete projects to “Shoeboxes” and other needs

Please bring me clean used T-shirts to be used to complete several projects.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child

Items you can purchase this week: hair brushes, sewing kits/items, $1.00 calculators

Bring your items to my Sunday School classroom or leave them with the secretary in the church office.

 

 

Read the Bible 

Reflect on God as Restorer.

Complete any passages you missed this week.

 

 

Thank-you for checking in today.  Please pray for these two activities.  Attend and help if you can.

Anna Lee

Sunday

A gentle answer turns away wrath,

but a harsh word stirs up anger.

~Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • 2 Kings 9-10
  • Job 11
  • Rom. 12

 

 

No Bible study Friday due to VBS!  We’ll meet again the following Friday.

 

 

Some exciting news for Job and KK!

Some exciting news for the Huckaby house…we found out yesterday that Josiah’s tentative discharge date is June 18th!!! A home nursing company has accepted us and has nurses ready to cover the 24 hr nursing orders. The next 2 weeks will be busy with making sure the house is all in order & with our final training. We will also have a 72 hr hospital stay where they will have to observe us doing everything ourselves. To God be the glory!!! We couldn’t be more excited!!!

 

 

VBS Kick-off Party

  • This afternoon at 5 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood
  • Lots of fun!
  • Register for VBS
  • Get your VBS t-shirts
  • Food

 

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“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 NIV~

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • 2 Kings 6-8
  • Ps. 70
  • Rom. 11

 

 

Jimmy McGraw of Amite has been battling cancer for a while.  Today is a good day to pray for him and his family.  He’ll be returning to M.D. Anderson as soon as possible to see his doctor there.

 

 

Steve Sanders‘ surgery went very well.  Now, pray for him to remember not to use that arm until the hand can heal properly.

 

 

VBS is next week at FBC, Kentwood.  There will be a big kick-off event tomorrow night at 5 P.M.  Bring your children all week to learn about God and to have fun at the same time.

 

 

Camp Living Waters is again in need of nurses to volunteer to work as a team to be there for boys and girls this summer.  If you are a nurse, please contact them and see how you can help with their summer program.  Thanks!

 

 

When the weather gets hot like it is now, I stay in my house, my air-conditioned vehicle, and go to church and businesses there there is air conditioning.  Please pray for those who do not have working AC systems during this hot weather.  Help those who do not have AC or AC that is not working at this time.

Anna Lee

Friday

I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look!

God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them.

They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes.

There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

~ Revelation 21: 2-4 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Connor Corkern

“Though my heart is torn, I will praise you in this storm.”
Connor man’s left lung pneumonia took a toll and he needed the ventilator to open it again. He was intubated this afternoon after giving bipap a valiant effort. Although Coye and I know this is a step backwards in terms of getting him home, it’s what’s needed for our sweetness to heal.
Caring for a child with such complex, life threatening needs is overwhelming, but our family leans not on our own understanding but HIS. Connor’s life has always and continues to be a wonderful mixture of blessed adventures that lead us to new places, new friends, and new lessons. Through our adventures we have had the pleasure of sharing our strong faith and belief that God is at the center of everything we do and is the reason we are where we are today.
We are hopeful he won’t have to be intubated long and will continue to rest and heal so he can be home soon with his sweet brothers, Annie, and momma and daddy. There’s truly no place like home, but when that’s not an option there’s no place like CHNOLA! 💙

 

 

Steve Sanders

Steve will be having carpal tunnel surgery today.  Pray for the medical personnel involved in his care, his family as they wait, for the coming days of healing with limited use of his arm, and improvement so that his daily activities will not be permanently limited.

 

 

Laura Strong Albritton

January 20, 1947 – May 30, 2018

A resident of Amite passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2018 at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation in Port Allen. She was born January 20, 1947 in Amite and was 71 years of age. She is survived by her son, John Zachary Albritton and wife, Ashley, Madisonville; grandson, Wyatt Z. Albritton; step-granddaughter, Aubrie Welborn; sister, Linda S. McNabb, Hammond. Preceded in death by her parents, John Howard Strong and Marjory Baker Strong. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens at 10:00AM on Friday, June 1, 2018. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Laura was as sweet and talented as she was pretty.  Pray for her family.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • 2 Kings 4-5
  • Job 10
  • Romans 10

 

 

Pray for final VBS preparations at FBC, Kentwood and other churches in our area.  Pray for families that transportation and schedules will be worked out.  Pray for adult and youth workers to have loving hearts and God’s guidance as they interact with the children.  Pray each child will learn the things God has in store for them.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children—

~Psalm 103:17~

 

 

Vincent Arnone, Sr.

April 28, 1940 – May 28, 2018

Vincent Arnone, Sr., a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born April 28, 1940 in Hammond and was 78 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Selena Arnone; children, Vincent Arnone, Jr., Harvey Arnone, Pauline Franklin, Melissa Landry, Joseph Arnone, Joshua Shirah and Kacie Bennett; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and his 2 sisters, Josie Ruffino and Catherine Arnone. Preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Lambert; son, Wayne Arnone; parents, Joe and Paulina Arnone and  4 brothers, Salvadore, Tony, Felix and Angelo Arnone.  Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from  6 PM until 9 PM on Friday, June 1, 2018. Memorial Services will be held at 7 PM. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • 2 Kings 1-3
  • Ps. 69
  • Rom. 9

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Romans 11

 

 

VBS begins Sunday night with a kick-off and follows with classes Monday – Friday from 8:30-11:30.  Our theme is “Shipwrecked”.   Contact the church office to pre-register and to purchase a t-shirt.

 

 

Children in Action – In missions, children are taught there are four aspects of missions, learn, pray, give, and do.  Last night our class (of all girls last night) untangled hundreds of necklaces, sorted, and packaged beads that have been donated for Operation Christmas Child.  We left our regular schedule to “do” missions!  Most of these beads will be used as fillers for shoeboxes when they arrive in Dallas.                                                      We will be working on lots of doing in the next weeks and months.  I hope you have June 16th marked on your calendar.  We will meet in the fellowship hall from 9-12 that morning to work on the “do” aspect of missions some more.  EVERYONE is invited to participate!

 

 

 

When we have the next WMU meeting in July, we will focus on doing.  We will have tables set up with various churches showing some of the items their members are creating to share in various mission projects.  For adults, there are the same four aspects of missions, learn, pray, give, and do.  We hope to learn from each others, so we can do more and thus share more.  I challenge each church in the association to show us what you are doing and teach someone else how they may can do the same.  Let’s share our ideas.  Let’s bring the children demonstrate and to learn.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“God says he will accept and acquit us — declare us ‘not guilty’ — if we trust Jesus Christ to take away our sins.

And we all can be saved in this same way, by coming to Christ, no matter who we are or what we have been like.”

~Romans 3:22 TLB~

 

 

Big requests for Connor Corkern:

Buckle up folks, the Connor coaster has begun… 🙏🎢💙
Connor man was extubated yesterday and seemed to do great with minimal oxygen support for a few hours. Yesterday evening he began having withdrawals from the fentanyl he was given while intubated. He started methadone to treat his withdrawal symptoms and we saw relief soon, thank You, Lord! He started bipap last night due to increased respiratory distress and remains on this now. His left lower lung is back full of gunk and not moving air, which is not good. In addition to all these new hurdles, he has a small pleural effusion. This is a small pocket of fluid on the outside of his left lung that limits the expansion of his left lung, ultimately making it harder to overcome his pneumonia. The effusion isn’t large enough to drain through a chest tube so we are just monitoring it for now.

Here is where we need our prayer warriors: Please pray for his stamina to heal, for his pneumonia to loosen and break up, for him to be able to cough up all this mucus, for the effusion to resolve on its own, and for his fentanyl withdrawal symptoms to quickly dissipate! God hears our prayers and continues to be so good to us. Coye and I cannot begin to express just how grateful we are to you all. Your constant love and support through this storm have been so encouraging and what our hearts need. Love to each one of you!

 

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is now in room 1709 at North Oaks Rehabilitation.  Pray for her as she builds her strength back up.  Pray for Mr. “Cete” too.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Kings 21-22
  • Job 9
  • Romans 8

 

 

Baptist Press

 

 

Spend some time today thinking about how you can be useful in service to God.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

“So, dear brothers, you have no obligations whatever to your old sinful nature to do what it begs you to do.” 

~Romans 8:12 TLB~

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillan and for Mr. “Cete”.

 

 

Jacob Yarborough told us yesterday that he might get to come home this afternoon.  Please continue to pray for Jacob and his family.

 

 

Rev. Mitch Williams of FBC, Independence, requested prayer for his daughter, Lisa Drude, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

 

 

Michael A. Wall

January 04, 1958 – May 19, 2018

Michael A. Wall, a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was a dairy farmer in Kentwood. He was born January 4, 1958 in Magnolia, MS and was 60 years of age. He is survived by his children, Michael Stone Wall, Rachel Belen Wall, Ashley Nicole Wall, and Jared Trevor Wilson; 4 grandsons, Adrian Stone Wall, Seth Brown, Julian Brown, and Jordan Collins; and his sister,  Susan Wall. Preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Paula Jean Wall; and his brothers, Jimmy and Gene Wall. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 4 PM until Memorial Services at 7 PM on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to McKneely Funeral Home, 110 E. Factory St., Amite, LA 70422.  McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Kings 17-18
  • Job 8
  • Romans 6

 

 

I’m so thankful you believe in the power of prayer.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

~Exodus 20:12~

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon did not go to rehab yet, but she did move to the fourth floor of the hospital.  She is not in rehab at this time.

 

 

Connor Corkern

Connor man’s Friday update… It is Friday, right?

First things first, he’s finally off all blood pressure medications! Praise Be To God!
He’s still on some sedating meds to keep him from moving too much with his vent. He squeezed my hand this morning when I was praying the rosary with him and my heart melted into a puddle. What a fighter he is and how loved he is by Christ and Our Holy Mother!
He’s getting an echocardiogram in a bit to check his heart rhythms, as well as some pampering on his sweet lil thunder thighs to keep any clots from forming. If all goes well we are hoping for possible extubation early next week. He’s come so far and we are so grateful.
Again, thank you for your love and prayers. Each one is so mighty! 

 

 

The Pine Ridge Benefit Sunday morning will help Mr. Red Pittman of the New Zion community.  Breakfast is at 8:00.  Donations are accepted.

 

 

 

Stanley Brian Relan

September 13, 1968 – May 23, 2018
Stanley Brian Relan, a resident of Independence, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was born September 13, 1968 in Hammond and was 49 years of age. He was an U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Relan; daughters, Taylor Relan and Cierra Gonzales, and Macey Relan; sons, Jordan Relan, Corey Bertaut, Jr. and Dewayne Bertaut; 2 grandchildren, Kai and Kade Relan; brother, Gary Relan, Ricky Relan and wife Ginny, and Frankie Relan; sister, Debra Garon and husband, Mark, and his former spouse, Donna Relan. Preceded in death by his father, Charles Relan, Jr.; mother, Diane Mason; grandparents, Donis Henderson and Charles and Josie Relan; and  his great grandmother, Elise Scarbrough. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite,  from 10 AM until religious services at 1 PM Saturday, May 26, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Joseph Ricard. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Judy Newsom Hilbun

March 15, 1954 – May 24, 2018

Judy Newsom Hilbun, a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. She was born March 15, 1954 in Magnolia, MS and was 64 years of age. She is survived by her husband, David Ray Hilbun, Sr.; son, David Hilbun and wife, Brandi; grandchildren, Kelsey Hilbun, Shelby H. Oliver and husband, Bruce, and Harley Hilbun; and her sister, Dorothy Morris. Preceded in death by her daughter, Tanya Denise Hilbun; parents, Willie Newsom, Jr. and Helen Newsom; and her 2 brothers, Jerry Dalton Newsom, Sr., and Willie Elliot Newsom, Sr.  Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 AM until religious services at 10 AM Saturday, May 26, 2018. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Leah Roach Wilkinson

February 17, 1964 – May 23, 2018
Leah, age 54, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, May 23, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in New Orleans to Richard Roach Sr and Patricia Sheehan. She was a lifelong resident of Loranger. Leah married the love of her life, Jimmy Wilkinson, over 37 years ago.
Leah is survived by her husband, James “Jimmy” Wilkinson Sr.; Daughter, Brittany Wilkinson Traylor and husband John; sons, James “Jimmy” Wilkinson Jr. and wife Kacie; Dylan Wilkinson and wife Danielle; mother Patricia S. Lewis and husband Welton Lewis Sr.; and grandchildren, Addison and Madilyn Traylor, Aiden and Eli Wilkinson, and Declan Durbin.
Leah is preceded in death by her father Richard Roach Jr. and grandparents; Lloyd and Rose Sheehan, Richard and Louise Roach
Leah was a loving and devoted wife, daughter, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were the light of her eyes. She made many fond memories on their family camping trips.
Leah founded and worked hard to create a cancer support group to help others with their battle. She was awarded the ‘Top 10 Nurses 2018′ by Tangipahoa District Nurses Association. She was also an active member of the YouNight Sisterhood.
Leah was loving and encouraging to everyone she met and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Monday, May 28, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. with the Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Ford Cemetery in Independence, LA.
The family has created the Leah Wilkinson Memorial Foundation to continue her work by advocating for and supporting those who she supported. In lieu of flowers we ask that you make donations to this cause.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Leah Roach Wilkinson please visit our Sympathy Store.

 

 

Mike Wall

Services will be next Thursday from 4-7 pm at  McKneely’s funeral home in Kentwood with a gathering afterwards at Jesse Wall’s  home.  You are asked to bring a chair to Jesse’s.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Kings 15-16
  • Psalm 67
  • Romans 5

 

 

How will God use you today?

Anna Lee

Friday

“God is love.”

~1 John 4:8~

 

 

 

Evgeniy-and-The Soap

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-evgeniy-and-the-soap/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-18SM&utm_content=EvgeniySS-5-24-18

 

 

Connor Corkern

Up until last Friday night Connor had been well. I noticed he sounded congested, but nothing that worried me. Saturday morning he woke up congested with lots of thick mucus and fever. I started giving his usual meds, CPT vest, and breathing treatments to stay on top of it. By Saturday night he seemed better. Sunday morning he needed some oxygen, and after trying my best to get him suctioned out well enough to breathe easily I had a gut instinct that I needed to bring him in to Children’s.

I loaded him up with his portable oxygen tank and off we went. By the time I made it to Hammond I noticed he was lethargic, had rapid short breaths, and my heart knew he wouldn’t make it to New Orleans.
I rushed into North Oaks hospitals ER in tears pushing my barely breathing Connor with his oxygen tank. They immediately brought him back and started working on him. They took excellent care of him until Children’s Hospital’s helicopter arrived to pick him up. I breathed a sigh of relief watching the helicopter lift off the ground bringing my boy to his home away from home. If only I had known what was happening in that helicopter I wouldn’t have been so calm.

Ninety minutes later Coye and I sat outside of CHNOLA’s Pediatric ICU waiting to see Connor man. We had to wait an hour more before being brought to his room.

Connor had to be bagged the entire ride to CHNOLA and was immediately intubated upon his arrival in New Orleans. My boy was in septic shock, had metabolic acidosis, and his left lung had pneumonia. His blood pressure bottomed out a few times, but thanks to the incredible ICU team here, he made it out okay.

The ICU doctor came out and told us how incredibly sick Connor was and how he wasn’t out of the woods by any means. We weren’t sure if Connor would be able to overcome this illness and were mentally preparing for a life without our boy; something we dread with every ounce of our being.
Fast forward four days later, Connor is making miraculous progress. He is still intubated, somewhat sedated, but is holding his own blood pressure and his levels are stabilizing.

We know Connor’s healing will be a long process, and we know God is in control. Many people have asked us how we can be so strong, and our answer is always the same…God. When we are weak, He is strong.

Thank GOD for His beautiful mercy, grace, and love. God’s plan is perfect and has led us to wonderful destinations with our boy. He has also led us to all of you, our amazing prayer warriors and supporters. God is so good to us.

I promise to keep you all updated on Connor’s progress through this adventure. Our family sends you love tonight, and always. Thank you for following along on Connor man’s many adventures.

 

 

 

Joanne Seymour is progressing well following cancer surgery and looking forward to the next step in New York.

 

 

Adrian Phillips is home and so glad to be back at Pine Ridge.  Keep him in your prayers.

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is no longer at North Oaks, but a rehab to regain her strength.  Pray for good progress so she can come home soon.

 

 

Stanley Relan passed away Thursday.  The obituary will be available today.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Kings 13-14
  • Job 7
  • Romans 4

 

 

Vacation Bible School is just around the corner.  You can sign up to attend at FBC, Kentwood at the church webpage.

https://fbckentwood.org/

 

It’s not too early to begin packing your shoebox for Operation Christmas Child.  

Anna Lee