Thursday Addition

The sun is shining, but the wind in blowing in colder weather.  Be prepared tonight!

 

 

 

Pray for our friend, Don Hammons of Arcola, as he prepares for some surgeries in the near future.

 

 

 

Buddy Morris has been undergoing tests in Ochsner Hospital in Baton Rouge.  He should be able to return home today.

 

 

 

Pray for Fay Gehringer and her sister, Sue Gill.  Fay has a vision problem.  Sue is recovering from a surgery she had Tuesday.

 

 

 

Kenneth Birch is having physical therapy and improving from knee surgery.  Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

 

 

 

Pray for Smiley Conerly and others who are seeing doctors and searching for answers.

 

 

 

I want to end my post by saying I had gamma knife brain surgery eight years ago.  I had no idea what my life was going to be like after that day.  I now know God had many things planned for my future!  I’m thankful for each day.  Each one is a blessing!

Tomorrow is the first day of November.  Let’s consider our blessings this month.  I’m sure your list is as long as mine.  Remember to be thankful in November all all year long!

 

 

 

 

Thursday

My internet satellite keeps going our.  I’ll be brief now and post more later.

 

“Let us love one another,

for love comes from God.” 

~John 4:7 NIV~

 

 

 

Update on Josiah Huckaby

😎 How the cool kids watch TV in the hospital…you must have at least 1 arm & leg hanging out of the rails.

Josiah is back on his home vent settings & doing great with that! He’s down to 1L of oxygen. They are pretty sure the increased vent settings were due to his dehydration. We also found the cause of his GI issues. He tested positive for Norovirus. They said sometimes it just lingers a long time for some people. We tried to swap him back to our regular amount of water flushes we give at home but his labs went in the wrong direction. He also lost the 0.5 LB he had gained back over the last couple of days. They are putting him back on the increased water to see if that will correct the issue again. Once his electrolyte labs are stabilized we can go home! They are thinking early next week at the latest. To God be the glory!!!

 

 

 

Pray for Jimmy and Linda Williams  of Spring Creek.  Their youngest son, Rusty, passed away yesterday.  Rusty is no longer needs his wheelchair!

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – Choose your own verse(s) to write today.

 

 

 

I hope you are prepared for the cold front that is moving in today.  Do you know of someone who might need something?  Think of others today!

 

 

 

I’ll write more later when the rain passes through.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Pour out your heart to him,

for God is our refuge.” 

~Psalm 62:8 NLT~

 

 

Carol B. Sealey‘s Update:

I want to thank everyone for all the prayers, phone calls, and text messages these past several months. I know Barbara Bennett Gaines has been keeping everyone updated on my condition but I wanted to update what’s going on. Back on May 21st I had surgery for colon cancer and then the nightmare began. After being sent home I developed abdominal Sepsis. I was put back in the hospital and put on antibiotics. After being sent back home, without any medication, I again came down with severe sepsis with septic shock. Everything in my body was shutting down. I was dependent on dialysis due to end stage renal disease. The doctors told my husband that he had to make a decision because I was never coming out of ICU. After Steve talked to our son and my sister he decided no, he wasn’t giving up. These doctors didn’t know that I have a higher doctor than they are and he wasn’t ready for me yet because all of a sudden I was coming back. There was so many folks, some I knew and others I didn’t know, praying for me. As of today I am cancer free, off of dialysis after being on it for nearly 3 months, kidneys all of a sudden kicked in and started working. I was in a wheelchair when I left the hospital because I could not feel my legs and could not walk. As of today I am walking with a walker inside the house but have to use a wheelchair outside. I still have a ways to go but each day is a little better. My God is awesome. Without him I wouldn’t be here today.

 

 

 

Update on Josiah Huckaby:

It did my heart good to walk in & see little man laughing this morning!!! He’s only given us some brief smiles over the last week. Sunday & Monday were good days!!! They were able to wean his oxygen from 4L to 2L. When he gets to 1.5L, we can start weaning his vent pressures back to home settings. He’s still having quite a bit of GI issues so they are running some extra tests to make sure we aren’t missing anything. They have swapped him from our regular feed schedule to a continuous feed (which means he is getting a small amount of formula all day) in hopes that the lower rate/volume will be less stressful on his stomach until the problem is resolved. We have no idea how much longer we will be here but praise the Lord we are finally headed in the right direction!!! To God be the glory! Job Huckaby

 

 

 

All our shoeboxes have the shipping paid.  Thank-you to all who helped ship the boxes that were packed.  We need to fill one more carton and then prepare for the drop off collection week.

Kentwood, LA – First Baptist Church, Kentwood

310 Avenue E
Kentwood, LA 70444-2518

Mon, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tue, Nov. 19: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wed, Nov. 20: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thu, Nov. 21: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fri, Nov. 22: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sat, Nov. 23: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun, Nov. 24: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Mon, Nov. 25: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
If you are interested in helping, please let me know the days you are available.  You can do that by using the “Contact” button on this site.  Thanks for your help.

Robert George Hyde;

Born August 1, 1938, went to be with our lord on Monday, October 28, 2019 atthe age of 81 years. Bobby, as he was known to all, was born in Hammond,Louisiana, first born son of Jesse George (Doc) and Daisy Fitzgerald Hyde. Hewas a member and deacon at Bedico Baptist Church and a member of The GideonsInternational for more than 30 years. Bobby was a third generation butcher andowner of Hyde Packing Company, a rancher, cattle buyer, lifetime member andformer president of Louisiana Cattleman’s Association, and a lifetime member ofthe National Rifle Association.
He loved and owned many animals-a variety of bovines including Cross Breeds,Long Horns, Watusi and Buffalo, together with Horses, Goats, Sheep, Deer,Peacocks and even a Bear named Lucy. He was also known for the many varietiesof muscadines he grew.
Bobby is survived by his beloved childhood sweetheart and wife of 63 years,Janice Coumes Hyde; by daughters Fern Hyde Tricou and husband Scott, Robin HydeBrady and husband Derek; and by son, Robert Jesse Hyde and wife Brigette;grandchildren, Ashton Montana Brady, Robert Beau Derek Brady, Irma Shelby Hyde;sisters, JoAnn Hyde Johnson (Douglas), Nancy Carol Hyde Baham (Curtis);brother, Norman Carl Hyde (Gertie); together with many, nieces, nephews,cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse George (Doc) and DaisyFitzgerald Hyde; and grandparents, George J. and Augustine Baret Hyde, RobertThorn and Bertha Dutruch Fitzgerald.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the many family andfriends for prayers, love, food and help provided. We also wish to thank thenurses and staff at North Oaks Hospice for their help and support. Donations inBobby’s memory may be made to The Gideons International or North Oaks Hospice.
Family and friends will be received at Bedico Baptist Church, 28156 Highway 22East, Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 5:00 pmuntil 9:00 pm. Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday, November 2,2019 from 9:00 am until funeral services begin at 11:00 am with his cousin, Susan Lana Hefner officiating.

 

 

Roger Dale Miller

January 19, 1948 – October 28, 2019

 

A resident of Tickfaw, LA, passed away on Monday, October 28,2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 19, 1948 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 71 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of Vietnam. He is survived by 1 daughter, Rebecca Miller Crowe and husband, Allen, Tickfaw, LA; 3 sons, Tod Miller and wife, Alisa, Kentwood, LA, Brad Miller and wife, Kim, Liberty, MS and Mike Miller and wife, Julie, Amite, LA; mother of his children, Barbara Sue King; step-children, Lisa McDaniel Thacker and husband, Corbin, Russ McDaniel and wife, Shay; 12 grandchildren, Destiny, Burgandy, Allen, Jr., Emily, Ali, Brittany, Tyler, Skyler, Chase, Lawson, Miguel and Faith; great-grandson, Wade;1 brother, Kenneth Wayne Miller and wife, Paula , Amite, LA; and numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Eloise Johnson Miller; brother, Randal Miller; parents, Ernest and Lela Mae Durbin Miller. Visitation at House on the Rock Church, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Services conducted by Pastor Jeff McKneely. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – John 15: 20-25

 

 

 

Don’t let the cold days ahead catch you unprepared for the lower temperatures.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me.

Everyone abandoned me.

May it not be counted against them.

But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear.

And he rescued me from certain death.” 

                                                                2 Timothy 4:16-17 NLT

 

 

 

 

Please pray for Fay Gehringer’s sister, Sue Gill, as she has surgery about noon today.

 

 

 

I asked you to pray for Karen Seymour’s daughter, Kacey,  as she had surgery yesterday.  All went well.  Thanks so much for praying.

 

 

 

Our long-time friend, Fay Chadwick Todd, fell on her steps at home during a rainstorm..  She is still very sore.  Please pray she recovers completely soon.

 

 

 

“When Missionaries Cry” – https://www.arkansasbaptist.org/read/when-missionaries-cry?fbclid=IwAR1Zn4khr7t-nyg3fWZvCOyt4JhlMS6SW0xKgZtJOXGT-YPytVXPsng6Xic

 

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – John 15: 15-19

 

 

 

New forms for Scripture writing during November were placed in the sanctuary Sunday morning.  If you didn’t get one then, there will be waiting for you.  Help yourself.  You might want to get an extra copy to share with someone this week.

 

 

 

Sunday, we will need to change our clocks before Sunday School.  Remember to “Fall Back”.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday Addition

Request from Karen Seymour, a former student:

My daughter donated her kidney 34 days ago. She is having another surgery today to repair a incisional hernia from the kidney transplant. Surgery is at 2:00 at Tulane. Prayers needed for my daughter Kasey.

 

 

 

Jessie Jane Lowery Carden Head

September 17, 1932 – October 27, 2019

She was born September 17, 1932 in Amite, LA and passed away on October 27, 2019 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond, LA. She had resided at Landmark Nursing Center, Hammond, LA for the past two years. She was an avid gardener and seamstress, enjoying crocheting, knitting embroidering, and quilting. She was a life long member of Friendship Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Larkie Ann Carden Ellzey and husband, Russell; also three grandchildren, Cheryl E. Scamardo and husband, Kenny, Donna E. Fairburn, Russell “Rusty” Ellzey, Jr. and wife, Sarah; Four great granddaughters, Samatha, Catalina, Anna Lynn and Amanda Sue Fairburn and their father, Jason Fairburn; sister-in-law, Lydia Lowery. Preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Larkie Cutrer Lowery; her first husband, Thomas Carden; her husband, Roy Head; brother, Jessie “Donald” Lowery; and nephew, David Lowery. The family would like to offer a very special thanks to Landmark Nursing Center Staff especially the 200 hall nurses and nursing assistants for their compassionate care. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Lowery Cemetery, Amite. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Logston. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Monday

For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

~Romans 5:17~

 

 

Dollie Frazier now reports that her retina specialist says her right eye is again getting worse.  Pray for Dollie and her ability to see.

 

 

 

The storm Friday night was worse than the weather people expected, so most areas that were hit were not prepared.  Many people have been without electricity for a long time.  Linemen from other areas have been brought in to help in restoring the power.  Pray for these men who do a dangerous job and do it well.  Pray for those who are still without power to be understanding of how hard others are working to help them.

 

 

 

Southern Baptist and Samaritan’s Purse also send in people to help in times of need.  Pray for them as they work wherever there is a need.

 

 

 

 

The Scripture Reading list for November is available in the sanctuary for FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

 

Scripture Reading – October 28 – John 15: 9-14

 

 

 

Thanks for your prayers today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

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~

 

 

 

Frances Gay shared the following request:

Fay Gehringer’s sister is in North Oaks after a fall at home. They are doing several tests and will be waiting to hear from them. Please remember her in prayers on the PrayerLink.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for the homebound and for those who are waiting for tests and or test results.

 

 

 

Edward “Seed Tick” Louis Havard, Sr.

April 03, 1942 – October 25, 2019

Edward “Seed Tick” Louis Havard, Sr., a resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at his home in Greensburg, LA. He was born April 3, 1942 in Gloster, MS and was 77 years of age. He was a retired electrician for IBEW.995. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn P. Havard; 2 daughters, Teresa Needham and husband, Wayne and Jennifer Wascom and husband, Randal; 1 son, Edward L. Havard, Jr. and wife, Joyce; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Joann Achord, Wilma Venable and Hazel Allen. Preceded in death by parents, Steve Havard and Marie Lofeus and J.D. and Nita Redmond; 2 sisters, Billie June Crawford and Virginia Redmond; 1 brother, Edward Redmond. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM Monday, October 28, 2019. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing for Oct. 27 – John 15: 5-8

 

 

 

Trunk or Treat – FBC Kentwood at 5 P.M. today.

 

 

 

Pine Ridge monthly breakfast to benefit someone in need – 8 A.M.

 

 

 

Get your joy today by giving of yourself to benefit others.  Share Jesus while doing that.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

Storm = No internet = No Prayer Link

No power = No internet – No Prayer Link

Dead (computer) mouse = No computer = No Prayer Link

Memorial service in morning = No Prayer Link

“Shoebox” packing party this afternoon = No Prayer Link

Home again – Working on Prayer Link

 

“Let us not be weary in well doing:

for in due season we shall reap,

if we faint not”

 ~Galatians 6:9 KJV~

God sent this verse to me today.  His timing is always “just right”!

 

 

 

Dollie Frazier has asked for our prayers as she has had problems with both of her eyes.  Her news now is that the doctors have seen improvement.  Thank you for praying.  Please continue to do so.

 

 

 

Debbie Wilkinson is in St. Tammany for an evaluation for her current condition.  Let’s pray the tests reveal progress in her treatment.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – John 15: 11-4

 

 

 

We     God did it!  We packed 350 shoeboxes this morning.  Other boxes have already been turned in.  Lots of  gifts and lots of necessities will be given to boys and girls.  They will also be introduced to Jesus!  What a wonderful ministry of Samaritan’s Purse!  Thank you to all those who helped us this week finish this portion of our work.  

Coming Soon – FBC, Kentwood will be a drop-off location for shoeboxes November 18-25th.  If you pack shoeboxes and live in this area, we would be happy to get your box on to the next phase of the journey to boys and girls.

 

Let’s not “faint” now!   (See verse at the top!)

Anna Lee

Friday

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

~Galatians 5:24~

 

 

 

Mrs. Peggy Luce is looking and feeling better.  Not even a bad fall can stop her.  Her family credits your prayers for helping her heal quickly.

 

 

 

Susie Sharkey is still in Ochsner in New Orleans undergoing tests and hoping for answers soon.  Please continue to pray for her.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing for October 25 – Matthew 111: 1-6

 

 

 

Don’t forget the packing party tomorrow at 1 P.M.  Rain or shine we will pack many “shoeboxes” to send to impoverished countries where the boxes will share the message of Jesus.  Wear Christmas colors and bring a Christmas snack.  Don’t miss this blessing!

 

 

 

I’m going to post this before the next shower comes and my computer goes out.  Remember to pray today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“God has made everything beautiful for its own time.” 

~Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT~

 

 

 

Josiah and Job Huckaby

Josiah had a rough day yesterday. He started requiring even more oxygen & they had to start increasing some of his vent settings. His chest X-ray looked fine & I requested an echo to make sure his pulmonary hypertension isn’t out of control. We don’t have those results just yet. He looked so pitiful yesterday afternoon & he started running a fever. After some Tylenol & a pretty good nap he seemed to feel better. They are thinking this is probably the “getting worse before he gets better” stretch. He also doesn’t know how to just rest. As soon as he feels the slightest bit better, he’s a wild man! He has a tendency to push himself until he just gets completely worn out and has to rest….which I feel is probably what happened yesterday on top of the rhinovirus. The dr also said that rhinovirus can last 2-3 weeks so he could still have a while before he’s really feeling 100%. Thanks for all the prayers!!! Job is feeling better & I’m still praying I don’t get that crazy stomach bug! It’s been a long 10 days away from home & I’m pretty sure Josiah is as over this hospital stay as I am.

To God be the glory!!!

 

 

 

Betty Cleveland Rainey 

Betty has no more headaches.  Thank God for the success of her procedure last week.

 

 

 

Susie Sharkey

Susie was admitted to Ochsner in New Orleans yesterday by her cardiologist because of blood pressure issues.  She requests your prayers.

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly

Please keep Smiley and Carol Jean in your prayers.  The doctors will be checking on two suspicious spots.  When you get some medical information, you also get another appointment and some more wait time.  Pray for them as they  wait a little longer.

 

 

 

Betty Taylor and Brad Bryant

Brad slipped and fell Monday.  He has a badly bruised hip.  Betty fell at home yesterday.  Pray for Betty and Brad.  We all need to be careful so we don’t fall.

 

 

 

Jim Slaven and Mark Shaw

Pray for these men who have been hospitalized this week.

 

 

 

Kenneth Birch

The knee surgery went well Monday.  Kenneth is home and will be working to get around well on his new knee.  Pray all continues to go well.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing for October 24th – John 10: 14-18

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child Schedule

  •  Thursday – Boxes transported to church from hammond & shoebox items moved in preparation for packing (1 P.M.) Men!
  • Friday – Room and items organized (8 A.M.) Ladies and men!
  • Saturday – Packing Party (1 P.M.) Wear Christmas colors and bring Christmas snacks.  Everyone!
  • Sunday – Remainder of funds for postage will be collected.
  • November 18-25 – Kentwood will serve as a drop-off location for shoeboxes from area churches.  Check the Samaritan’s Purse webpage for hours of collection.  They will vary from day-to-day.
  • Be sure to join us in praying for the children who will receive the boxes.  Each box will impact seven people in the family by introducing them to Jesus.  Can you put a dollar value on that?

 

 

Thanks to all who helped prepare for and attended the WMU meeting Monday in Kentwood.  I understand Barbara Forshag did a great job presenting information about her mission trips to Central America.   The Annual World Day of Prayer meeting will be at Kedron Baptist Church Monday, November 4 at 10 A.M.  Please bring a covered dish for the meal after the meeting.  Mark your calendar.

 

 

 

Prayers bring the peace of God during our times of struggle.  
Anna Lee