Wednesday

Who is a God like you,

who pardons sin and forgives

the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?

You do not stay angry forever

but delight to show mercy.  

You will again have compassion on us;

you will tread our sins underfoot

and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.

~Micah 7:18-19~

 

 

Camellia May Corkern – 6 lb. 14 oz. and 21 in. long; born yesterday afternoon, 5-9-17.  Her parents are Wesley and Kara Sellers Corkern.

 

Ruby Dillon continues to need out prayers.  She’s at North Oaks, Room 4418.

Tish Fairburn learned yesterday that she had another spot that will need to be checked out.  Her sister, Sandy, requests we pray for her.

Just when we thought Andy and Betty Taylor have had every health issue imaginable, we learn that Betty has pneumonia.  She’s at home.  Please pray.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams will be doing physical therapy today.  Please pray all goes well.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible Today – Amos 1-5, Psalm 126, & “Amos” at jointhebibleproject.com

Children in Action – Mission class for children K-5th grade; tonight at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood

You are invited to participate in the current mission project which is the collection of red beans and rice to donate to food pantries.

 

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast,

because they trust in you.”

~Isaiah 26:3 NIV~

“Simply Trusting”

 

We have a great opportunity in praying!  

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday Addition

This friend’s husband was pastor of Roseland Baptist Church a few years ago, long after we moved to Kentwood.  God allowed David and I to get to know them and love them.  She has a heavy burden and a request from us.  I hope you will stop and pray for her dad as soon as your read her request.  They families are Florida residents now.

Hi Anna Lee. Could you please put my dad on your prayer list. He has a bleeding kidney and a tumor in/on it and needs to be removed. He is a HIGH risk due to other lung and heart issues. The doctor said they can remove it but he may not survive the surgery or he can leave it in and he would possibly bleed to death. What horrible odds…. His name is Jerry Mowery. Pray for him to come to know Christ in this process as well. His 75 years old but I’m not ready to let him go yet. Thanks so much.

Tuesday

LORD, you establish peace for us;

all that we have accomplished you have done for us.

~Isaiah 26:12~

 

Read the Bible – Joel, Psalm 125, and the “Joel” video found on jointhebibleproject.com

 

 

“Dear friends,

God the Father chose you long ago

and knew you would become his children.”

~1 Peter 1:2a TLB~

“Jesus, My Lord, Will Love Me Forever”/”Now I Belong to Jesus”

Romans 8:35-39

New International Reader’s Version (NIRV)

35 Who can separate us from Christ’s love? Can trouble or hard times or harm or hunger? Can nakedness or danger or war? 36 It is written,

“Because of you, we face death all day long.
    We are considered as sheep to be killed.” (Psalm 44:22)

37 No! In all these things we are more than winners! We owe it all to Christ, who has loved us. 38 I am absolutely sure that not even death or life can separate us from God’s love. Not even angels or demons, the present or the future, or any powers can separate us. 39 Not even the highest places or the lowest, or anything else in all creation can separate us. Nothing at all can ever separate us from God’s love. That’s because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.

This morning I read a tribute from a former student for her mother and aunt.  I won’t share it, but I will say the twin sisters who died a day apart were strong in their faith and close to each other.  My former student is also strong in her faith and shared one of the greatest testimonies I have ever read.  These verses and this song fit their situation so perfectly.  I wish everyone facing death or the loss of a loved one could have such a testimony because of a faith that death cannot shake.

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

“Miss” Ruby has already made some improvement.  Keep the prayers coming.  She has a wonderful room with a couch in the new part of the hospital.  Mr. Cete felt like he would be able to sleep a little tonight.

Monday Addition

I forgot to mention that Gerald Griffith said Don Schneeweiss had a four-wheeler accident yesterday.  He landed in a ditch with the four-wheeler rolling over the ditch and only injuring one of Don’s hands.  It could have been so much worse.  Thank God for looking out for Don.

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