Monday

For the word of the LORD is right and true;

he is faithful in all he does.

~Psalm 33:4~

 

Barbara Hutchinson fell backward and caused injuries that required another hospital stay.  She’s doing better now.  Thank God for her progress.

Mrs. Othell Williams has been moved to Kentwood Manor where her roommate is Mrs. Catherine Yarborough.  Pray for these two ladies.

Please continue to pray for Phillip and Lilly Strickland, who are both doing well despite their health issues.  The family is appreciative of each prayer.

Bobbie Magee is progressing in her recovery.  Continued prayers will be appreciated.

 

Ivy W. Ridgedell, Sr.

March 28, 1921 – May 07, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4218052&fh_id=10545

Yvonne J. Silver Landry

June 25, 1937 – May 06, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/yvonne-silver-landry

 

 

As we think of all the high school and college graduates in our area, we also need to think about the changes coming in the lives of their parents.

Putting the Basket in the Water: Trusting God in the Next Phase of Your Child’s Life – https://bridgechristian.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/putting-the-basket-in-the-water-trusting-god-in-the-next-phase-of-your-childs-life/

Read the Bible in 2017 – Hosea 11-14 & Psalm 124

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.

~1 Timothy 2:8 NKJV~

“Did You Think to Pray” (Same song, new links)

With the many needs in our families and our communities, “Did You Think to Pray” this morning?

Anna Lee

Sunday

Then I said: “LORD, the God of heaven,

the great and awesome God,

who keeps his covenant of love

with those who love him and keep his commandments,

~Nehemiah 1:5~

 

Lillie Strickland fell and broke both ones in an arm yesterday after her gym recital.  They are properly set now.  Pray for Lillie as she continues her busy little life with a temporary handicap.

Carol Jean Conerly made it to the worship service at church last night.  It was good to see her walking and back in God’s house.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams was released from ICU at Tuoro yesterday.  He needs our prayers for recovery from his recent stroke.

 

Read the Bible today – Hosea 6-10 & Psalm 123

 

Please remember to bring red beans and rice for our donation to local food pantries.

This afternoon, there will be a baby shower for Laney Connelly White at 2 P.M. at her sister’s home on Westmoreland Road.

There will also be a VBS meeting at 4:00 P.M. today at church for all the volunteers who plan to serve in VBS at FBC, Kentwood June 5-9, 2017.

The Bible Drill class for children who will be K-5 next school year will meet at 6:00 tonight at FBC, Kentwood.

 

“God knew what he was doing from the very beginning.

He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him

along the same lines as the life of his Son.

The Son stands first in the line of humanity he restored.

We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in him.”

~Romans 8:29MSG~

“Just a Closer Walk with Thee”

 

 

May you walk today be close to Jesus!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Therefore confess your sins to each other

and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

The prayer of a righteous person

is powerful and effective.

~James 5:16 (NIV)~

 

Carol Jean Conerly is doing very well following her knee surgery.  She’s be hopping into her regular schedule before long.  Let’s thank God for her great outlook and surgery results.

Caden Joseph Turner was born to Ladd and Christy Turner early yesterday afternoon.  Pray for Chloe as she learns about a little brother in her world.  Thank God for the safe arrival of Caden.

Debi Bales’ mother needs our continued prayers.  She’s still in the nursing home in Hammond.  Pray also for her children and grandchildren.

Joanne Seymour begins round three of treatment.  Pray all goes smoothly for her.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams is showing little signs of improvement.  Keep praying for more improvement.  He is at Tuoro in New Orleans.

Andy Taylor is moving in a positive direction with the shingles, Betty Taylor has the flu. They have overlapping roles as patient and caregiver.  Pray they both will be better and back in church soon.

Bobbie Magee is doing much better, but still has a weakened immune system.  Please call rather than visit for a while.  Her caregiver, Glen, is so thankful they can be at home again.

Gloria Gill will have an angiogram and a stent at St. Tammany Hospital next Wednesday. Please cover her with your prayers.

 

Read the Bible – Hosea 1-5, Psalm 122, & video “Hosea” that can be found at jointhebibleproject.com.

SPECIAL EVENT – An Evening of Worship sponsored by the Two Rivers Association!  Join us at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M. for the Riverside Revival Band and the sharing of God’s Word by Rev. Calvin Crowe. This is an associational event, so expect to be joined by people from throughout the association.  There will be refreshments following the service.  The Crowe family will lead worship tomorrow.  Come be amazed and blessed by the talented Crowe sons.

 “You have heard that it was said,

‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 

But I say to you, love your enemies,

bless those who curse you,

do good to those who hate you,

and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”

~Matt. 5:43-44~

“Did You Think to Pray”

 

Prayer is essential!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

Each of the four living creatures had six wings

and was covered with eyes all around,

even under its wings.

Day and night they never stop saying:

“ ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’

who was, and is, and is to come.”

~Revelation 4:8~

 

 

Please pray for my Roseland and Amite classmate, Sue Ellen Russell Pearson, of Shreveport.  She grew up in Russelltown.  She has battled cancer for the last few years.  Now, she has pneumonia with some complications.  I know she will appreciate your prayers, even if you don’t know her.

Please keep those prayer coming for Ryan “Rufus” Williams.  He is currently in ICU. His health has really taken him for a “roller coaster ride” the past few weeks.  The family will be appreciative of prayer for him, the family, and the medical staff.

 

Carolyn Ray

 

Bible Study – This morning at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 8

Read the Bible – Isaiah 65-66 & Psalm 121

One Night Associational Revival – Special music and preaching – Tomorrow night at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M. – Rev. Crowe and family will also be at FBC, Kentwood Sunday.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Jesus said the greatest commandment is,

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

and with all your mind and with all your strength.

The second greatest commandment is this:

‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12:30-31 NIV~

“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

Make today count!

Anna Lee

Thursday

This is what the LORD says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,

who draws strength from mere flesh

and whose heart turns away from the LORD.

~Jeremiah 17:5~

 

Pray for Andy Taylor.  He has had shingles for about a week.  It seems he gets one problem better, but manages to have another problem develop.

Bill Sellers and Barbara Hutchinson were both released from the hospital yesterday.  Pray for a good recovery from surgery for both of the.

 

Today is the National Day of Prayer.  Kentwood will settle at the corner by the firehouse at noon today.  If you live/work elsewhere, check of the local prayer time for them.

 

Bible Readings – Isaiah 61-64 & Psalm 120

I’m happy to report the bad weather Sunday did not stop boys and girls coming to Bible Drill class.  Also, it did not stop them from coming to missions class last night.

Two mission projects you can participate in:

  • Paperback Bibles for prisoners at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail
  • Dry beans and rice for local food pantries

 

Coming soon – VBS at FBC, Kentwood – June 5-9.  There will be a planning meeting for workers Sunday afternoon at 4 P.M.

 

Ladies Bible Study – Friday morning at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 8

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Two Rivers Associational One Night Revival – FBC, Kentwood Saturday night

 

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

for kings and all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”

~1 Timothy 2:1-2~

Doxology – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlImHOeg2-c

Don’t you know God is pleased to hear our prayers?

I often ask children who would like to pray and am thrilled with all the volunteers.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace,

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

and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.

But even if he does not,

we want you to know, Your Majesty,

that we will not serve your gods

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

~Daniel 3:17-18~

I love the stories of Daniel!

Bill Sellers is planning to get home today to continue his recovery.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams as he begins treatment at Touro.

Read the Bible – Isaiah 58-60 & Psalm 119:153-176

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 8

Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear.

~Isaiah 59:1 NKJV~

“My Lord is Near Me All the Time”

http://www.namethathymn.com/hymn-lyrics-detective-forum/index.php?a=vtopic&t=7917

Thank-you for praying today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

Three updates:

  • Jan Yarborough‘s hip surgery went well.  Pray for her as she begins therapy
  • Barbara Hutchinson‘s knee surgery also went well.  She is progressing into the therapy phase,
  • Bill Seller‘s surgery to remove his appendix also went well.  Pray for him as he goes through a recovery period.
  • Bobbie Magee is headed home from her hospital stay.  She cannot have company for two weeks.  After that, her company will need to wear a mask when they visit.

Please continue to pray for all these people and their caregivers.

Tuesday

 Worship the LORD your God,

and his blessing will be on your food and water.

I will take away sickness from among you,

~Exodus 23:25~

 

Pray for Bill Sellers as he has emergency appendix surgery today.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams as he moves to Touro for aggressive therapy.

Pray for Jan Yarborough as she has hip surgery at OLOL today.

Please continue to pray for “Miss” Othell Williams who is in North Oaks with a broken hip and a broken shoulder.

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 55-57 & Psalm 119:129-152

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Children in Action (Missions) – 6 P.M. Wednesdays

Bible Drill K-5th – 6 P.M. Sundays

 

Finally, brethren, pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,

just as it is with you.

~2 Thessalonians 3:1 NKJV~

“To God be the Glory” – I just saw the Canton area church that was destroyed and not one of the people there had a scratch.  May God’s Work be spread because of this incident.

 

“To God be the Glory” this day!

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

Mrs. Joe Williams fell and fractured both a hip and a shoulder.  “Miss” Othell, who is 95, is in room 4102 at North Oaks.  Please pray for her and for her three sons who have faithfully cared for her for many years.

Monday

Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

~Proverbs 13:12~

 

 

Thank God for

  • Rev. Bill Ichter being well enough to return home again.
  • Phillip Strickland, and Carol Jean Conerly making it back home following surgery.
  • Wayne McNabb and Gloria Gill doing better.
  • Rod Smith showing improvement.
  • Faithful caregivers.

Pray for

  • Barbara Hutchinson as she has knee surgery today.
  • Janice Yarborough as she has hip surgery tomorrow.
  • Bettye Fussell as she has her 4th chemo today.

 

Correction – I made a mistake in the zipcode for Phillip Strickland.  The corrected address is 1135 Hwy. 51 N, Osyka, MS 39657.  I know he and his family, like many others, will appreciate your words of encouragement.

 

It’s history!

We had our first night of Bible Drill class night.  Our focus was John 3:16.  Despite the bad weather earlier, we had a great attendance and a great desire to learn more.  We will meet again next Sunday at 6 P.M.  If you have any boys or girls who will be in K-5 next year, we would love to have them join us.  The more the merrier because we are learning how to use and understand our Bibles better.  Thanks to workers who love both the Bible and children!

Study the Bible today! – Isaiah 52-54, Psalm 119:97-128, & video “Kingdom” on jointhebibleproject.com.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

And without faith it is impossible to please God,

because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists

and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

~Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)~

“Faith is the Victory”

 

Your faith is indeed a victory.  Share it today!

Anna Lee