Saturday

Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many;

and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

~Hebrews 9:27-28~

 

 

Please continue to pray for Glen Magee, Sr. as he continues recovery and physical therapy for his recent heart surgery.

 

 

Pray for Mansell Stinson.  He has been having a hard time because of his diabetes.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Joshua 17-18
  • Ps. 42
  • John 12

 

 

What a good study of Romans 3 we had yesterday!  We learn from the insight of each other and leave understanding a passage much better.  Friday Morning Bible Study is very special to me.  We will be studying Romans 4 next week.

 

 

If you have purchased or made items for Operation Christmas Child, please being them to my classroom before Sunday School.  Thank-you.  If you are wanting an idea of what to purchase, these suggestions may help.

  • $1.00 flashlights (about 4 inches long) from Walmart
  • Spoons or knife, fork, and spoon sets (Dollar General)
  • Sewing kits
  • Baby dolls (Dollar Tree)
  • Small tractors, cars, and trucks

 

 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America missions is still being collected.

 

 

Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day.  Don’t try to make it your day!

Anna Lee

Friday

 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said,

“Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

~John 1:29~

 

 

Update on Josiah Huckaby written by KK last night

Update: Josiah has been doing great! It’s hard to believe he has been in the hospital for 394 days and that he will be 13 months old on Sunday. They have been able to wean his vent settings and his oxygen since getting him back to his regular dose of steroids & Lasix. We have had some HUGE praises this week. He had an echo on Tuesday & it showed his pulmonary hypertension pressures have gone from mild-moderate to normal-slightly elevated. He’s never had an echo show pressures below mild. He also got a new type of trach called a FlexTend, which is a lot more flexible & will help him be able to be more mobile. The plan is to try to swap him back to the home vent on Monday. His little personality continues to blossom…he is so silly, always laughing at anything & everything. He is now getting tastes of baby food from a spoon. He likes to help hold the spoon like a big boy & he started “chewing” his baby food this past week. It’s so sweet watching him. It amazes me how God instills things in us so that we naturally know how to do some things…no one taught him how to “chew”. 😊 We are currently working on learning some signs & learning how to clap. He has 3 teeth coming in on the top. He loves to watch us blow bubbles & then cackles after they have all popped. He is still a TV junky. Some of the IMCU staff have given him the nickname “Hoss” because he’s such a big boy. 😂 God is so good and we are so blessed to have such an amazing little man!!!

 

 

 

Hope Rene Threeton Owens passed away on Easter Sunday, April 1,2018, at the age of 53. She was born on Tuesday, November 17, 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Hope was a resident of Petal, Mississippi. She had a lifelong love of dance and music and even kept all of her mom’s Elvis records after she got married and moved off. Hope started dancing around age 9 and was a member of the Ponchatoula Wavettes her junior year. She especially enjoyed watching any show on TV that involved dancing, such as “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing With The Stars” and would watch these shows over and over again.

Hope is survived by her husband, John Owens; parents, Len and Marie Rodriguez; sister, Tina Rodriguez; brothers, Rodney Rodriguez and Henry Threeton; mother-in-law, Gayle Owens; and sister-in-law, Donna Owens; and last but not least, her faithful companion, Dakota (Pom).

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Freddie and Maudie Bazile; grandparents, Henry and Mary Threeton; grandfather, A.J. Rodriguez; father-in-law, Ralph Owens Sr. (Ole Man); brother-in-law, Ralph Owens Jr.; nephew, John Lewis Brooke; and Lawless Threeton.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home – Ponchatoula , 100 W. Magnolia St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454 (985-345-5801), on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 10:00 am. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Monday, April 9, 2018, 8:00 am – 10:00 am.

Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Hammond, La.

Read the Bible
  • Joshua 15-16
  • Eccl. 5:10-20
  • John 11

 

 

Friday morning Bible study

  • Fellowship Hall of FBC
  • 10 A.M.
  • John 3

 

 

Thank you for praying for the Huckaby and the Owens familes today.

Anna Lee 

 

 

 

Thursday

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

~Romans 10:17~

 

It was good to see Mrs. Bessie Hayden back at church last night.  She has a fancy scooter to use on her new wheelchair ramp.

 

 

Mr. Bobby Simpson also has a scooter to help him get around.  He continues to improve.  Pray for Betty as she takes good care of him.

 

 

James Rimes was very excited to tell us Susan Rimes‘ doctor has found the medication she needed for her tremors.  Just a few doses and her hands are calm.  Thank God they found the doctor who found the right medication to solve her problem.

 

 

Mr. Ed Magee fell at home Saturday and is bruised up, but thankfully has no broken bones.

 

 

Buddy Waller learned that his tumor has grown a little.  Please pray for him and for his doctors.

 

 

Martha Griffith is having some leg issues which are causing falls.  Pray her doctors can solve this problem.  Pray Martha doesn’t break any bones.

 

 

Timmy Schwartz has a ruptured appendix and will be having surgery at North Oaks at 9:00 this morning.  Pray for a successful surgery.

 

 

FBC, Kentwood will be celebrating 125 years on Sunday, April 29th.  Bro. JP Miles will be our guest preacher for that celebration.  You are invited to participate in our service.

 

 

Ladies with April birthdays to be celebrated on the 4th Tuesday of the month at The Cafe:

Othell Williams

Catherine Yarborough

Gail Brister

Annie Bell Harrell

Virginia McKenzie

 

 

There will be a blood drive at FBC, Kentwood on Sunday, April 15th.  Contact the church office for more information and to sign up.  229-8111

 

 

There will also be a Women’s Prayer Breakfast on Sunday. April 15th at 7:45-8:15.  Janice Cutrer will be the guest speaker.  You are asked to sign up for this event.

 

 

Remember the Annie Armstrong Offering for North America.  The offering helps with ministries in Canada and the United States.  When you give, 100% of the money goes to the ministry.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Suggested item for April is stuffed animals, but purchase whatever you choose.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Joshua 13-14
  • Ps. 41
  • John 10

 

 

May this day give you opportunities to minister to others.  May you recognize your opportunities.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

The LORD is my strength and my defense;

he has become my salvation.

~Psalm 118:14~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Joshua 11-12
  • Eccl. 5:1-9
  • John 9  (As you are reading these passages from John, it might be a good time to join our Friday Morning Bible Study as we work our way through John in great detail.  I think you will surely learn something new about each chapter, even if you have just read the chapters.)

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

Bobby Simpson was released from rehab and is now home.  Pray for him as he continues physical therapy.  Thank God for the improvement Bobby has already made.

 

 

David is a little stronger and has gained some of his weight back.  Thank you for the many prayers for David.

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10 A.M. to continue the study of John.

 

Children in Action (missions class) will meet this evening at 6 P.M.
The Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting will be April 16th at Montpelier Baptist Church.  We will hear a report from two ladies from New Zion who recently went on a recent mission trip.  Leadership will meet at 9:00.  The meeting will begin at 10:00 and will conclude with a pot luck lunch.  Everyone is invited to come see and hear about their trip.
Please being in your items for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.  A list of needs is on the bulletin board on the left as you enter the fellowship hall.  Items can be dropped off at the church in the stairwell at the office entrance.  You are invited to join the  party at Hillsdale as items from various churches are brought together.  Also, remember an employee from the LBCH will be there to receive out items.  That date is April 28th, so hurry and bring your items.  Here is a copy of the list

 

Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home Needs

Bed Lines (full and queen-size with deep pockets

Paper Napkins

Bed Pillows and Pillow Cases (standard size)

Luggage

Can Openers (electric)

Hair Dryers

Dish Towels, Dish Cloths, Pot Holders

Hair Spray

Dishwasher Detergent

Irons (electric)

Shower Curtains and Hooks

Mattress Pads

Toilet Bowl Brush Sets

Umbrellas

Items can be placed in the stairwell at the office entrance by mid-April.

 

 

Thank-you for putting up with my skimpy posts while we visited our daughter and granddaughter.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

Glen Magee, the son of Glen who is recovering from heart surgery, has shoulder surgery yesterday. Pray for him as he heals and goes through therapy.

Jimmy Harrell’s mother, Rita Harrell, passed away. You can find her obituary on McKneely’s web page.

Thank God for giving you this day. Use it well.

Anna Lee

Monday – Death

From Charlene Blades Please post the passing of Darren Travis husband of Angela Estes Travis

He passed away on March 30, 2018

Services will be at Taylor Creek Baptist Church, 1936 Hwy 440 Kentwood, La 704444

on Tuesday April 3, 2018 6:00 p.m. until Wednesday April 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

Burial will follow at New Zion Cemetery (Hwy 38 W Kentwood)

Brown’s Funeral Home in Gloster, Ms is in charge of funeral services.

Please pray for his wife of only 7 weeks. She needs your prayers.

Monday Addition

Read the Bible

  • Reflect on God as Friend.
  • Catch up on readings you may have missed.

Pray for unspoken requests.

Pray for those who are traveling to get home from Easter gathering.

Pray for the many around us who need Jesus as their personal Savior.

Anna Lee