Monday

“Therefore, brothers,

stand firm and hold to the traditions you were taught,

either by our message or by our letter.”

~2 Thessalonians 2: 15, HCSB~

 

Lloyd Hayden

Pray for Lloyd as he has an important medical test this week.  He and his family are appreciative of your prayers.

Hazel Smith

Pray for “Miss” Hazel as she has a test this week.  Pray she can get to feeling better soon.

Norman Stuart

Norman is about the same.  Pray for his family as they remain faithfully at his side.

Betty Pittman

Lois Pittman asked for prayer for Betty who has cancer.  Thanks for praying.

Mission Trip to Spain

The youth have safely arrived.  Pray for them as they minister in Spain.  May their experiences be life-altering for them and for the people they encounter.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“A Call to Comfort”

http://odb.org/2014/05/26/a-call-to-comfort/

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.
~ 2 Corinthians 1:3~
“As thy days, so shall thy strength be.”
~Deuteronomy 33:25~

“Day by Day”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daybyday.htm

I learned this hymn from the youth of my church about thirty years ago.  They learned it at camp and passed it on to the church when they returned.

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

The “young” ladies who have/had May birthdays will be honored tomorrow at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.  Come have lunch with us and enjoy visiting with some special ladies.  Ladies being honored are Judy Liberto, Wilma Smith, Firma Kay Schneeweiss, Marilyn Hart, Verna Callihan, Margaret Oliver, Kathryn Kuss, and Diane Turner.

Vacation Bible School

VBS at FBC,K will begin one week from today.  I look forward to seeing all the bring faces and working with the children again.  Contact the church at 229-8111 for more information, but not today.  The church office is closed today.

Memorial Day

Today is a day to remember and honor those who gave their lives in serving in our military protecting the freedoms of our country!  American flags in our communities should be a reminder if you are “out and about”.

Thank you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Sunday Obituary

Mattie Bridges Lambert

Born: March 22, 1923
Died: May 23, 2014

Mattie Bridges Lambert, a resident of Kentwood, died on May 23, 2014, at the age of 91. She was born on March 22, 1923 in St. Helena Parish as the 8th of 14 children. She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and a member of the Sunshiners’ Choir. Mattie was a homemaker who loved to quilt. As a quilter, she was a member of the Northshore Quilt Trail with her “Cross and Crown” quit block displayed on Highway 38 and worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II. She is survived by two sons, Mikel E. Lambert and Marlin S. Lambert, both of Kentwood; two daughters, Colleen L. Strickland, Osyka, MS and Orene L. Lea, Kentwood; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren and two sisters, Wilma B. Chand and Bonnie B. McMillan. Preceded in death by her husband, Arvis James Lambert; her parents, William Wilson Bridges and Cassie Bridges; siblings, J. S. Bridges, Will T. Bridges, C.J. Bridges, Mamie Allen, Elaine Pittman, Minnie Pittman, Rucee Crowell, Jack Bridges, Murphy Bridges, Inez Tate and Charles Bridges. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and continuing at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious Services at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2014. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. Pallbearers will be Mikel Lambert, Mark Lambert, Matthew Lambert, Brodie McElveen, Phillip Strickland and Ryan Wicker. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Sunday

“Do your own work well,

and then you will have something to be proud of. 


But don’t compare yourself with others.” 

~Galatians 6:4 CEV~

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell has the boot cast off.  She is scheduled to be home Wednesday.

Mission Trip

The youth of FBC, Amite left yesterday for a mission trip to Spain.  Pray for them as God uses them to reach other.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

“Pace Yourself”

http://odb.org/2014/05/25/pace-yourself/

Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.
~Mark 6:31~
“So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.”
~Luke 5:16~
“Safe in the Arms of Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/f/safearms.htm

Remember the reason for this holiday.  It is not about swimming, eating, camping, playing ball, barbecuing, etc.  It is a day to remember and honor those who died protecting our country.  We wouldn’t have the freedoms we cherish without them.

Anna Lee

Saturday's Second Addition

Jan Yarborough called with an update on her brother-in-law, Don McDaniel.  He has now had four stents put in his heart , but the two done several years ago are blocked.  Don will be able to go home from Ochsner, Baton Rouge, in a few days with the understanding he will see his doctor in two weeks to make a decision about the two blockages,  Don’s kidneys are not functioning normally, but that will be addressed after the heart issues are handled.  He had a good night last night.  Thank-you for your prayers.  Please continue to pray for Don and his family.

Saturday

“Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

 

Memorial Day

Take time to look at the images in this first link.  They will be a reminder of how this holiday is to be celebrated, remembering those who gave their lives in military service! The other links give you a brief history of this solemn holiday.

https://www.google.com/search?q=memorial+day&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS508US509&es_sm=91&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=8UuA

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day

http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/

http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp?utm_source=3birds&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=AUBURNVW_Fun+Facts+About+Memorial+Day

Mrs. Mattie Lambert

Mrs. Mattie Lambert passed away and is now enjoying her heavenly home.  I’ll post an obituary when one is available.

God’s Storehouse

We will be concluding our collection of peanut butter at the end of the month.  So far, we have sixty jars of peanut, including one four pound container of peanut butter! God’s Storehouse has asked that we collect jelly next, so the month of June will be set aside for that collection.

Baptist Press

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Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

“An Appropriate Name”

http://odb.org/2014/05/24/an-appropriate-name/

You shall call His name Jesus.
~Matthew 1:21~
“Thy Name is as ointment poured forth.”
~Song of Solomon 1:3~

“Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/i/jisnikno.htm

Thank-you for checking this site daily and praying for the needs that are listed and others that are not listed.  You are so important to so many people.

Anna Lee

Friday Addition

Don McDaniel

Both Frankie Gehringer and Jan Yarborough (sister-in-law) sent a request for prayer for Don.  He is at St. Elizabeth in Gonzales and will move to OLO to have heart cauterization and kidney function tests.  Please pray for Don and his family.

Mrs. Sam Cutrer

James Rimes sent me a note requesting prayer for her.  She is having surgery June 2nd.  Both she and her husband need your prayers.

Mr. Burnell Simpson

Mr. Burnell has had three heart by-passes.  He’s doing well and should be back in Kentwood soon.  Please continue to pray.

Charlie “Tony” Carter

Born: September 06, 1930
Died: May 23, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2531698&fh_id=10545

Susan “Sue” Williams

Born: December 25, 1940
Died: May 22, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2531780&fh_id=10545

Friday

“I assure you:

Whoever does not welcome

the kingdom of God like a little child

will never enter it.”

~Mark 10:15, HCSB~

 

Kathryn Kuss

Please continue to pray for “Miss” Kathryn.  She looked good yesterday.  She has an appointment with an arthritis specialist scheduled for Thursday.

A Friend

Pray for a friend who learned last week that she has a brain tumor.  The good news is that she will receive a treatment similar to the one I had.  Thank God for this  special blessing.

Another Friend

Another friend has a problem that has not been diagnosed yet, but medical tests are continuing.  Please pray for him.

Allie Dillon

“Miss” Allie fell and required seventeen stitches in her knee.  Pray for good healing and no permanent walking problems.

Hatchels

Boyd is flying to Virginia today.  He will get to visit his parents before he flies home.  I’m praying for safe travels, great work experiences, and good family time, as well as his family he is leaving behind.

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Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Our Daily Bread – “More than We Deserve”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

“He has not dealt with us according to our sins,
nor punished us according to our iniquities.”
~Psalm 103:10~
“I was blind but now I see!”
~John 9:25~

“Amazing Grace”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/m/a/amazing_grace.htm

I’m thanking God for all He has done for me, especially my salvation.  What are you thanking him for today?

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Give thanks to the LORD!

Call upon His name;

make known His deeds among the peoples!”

Psalm 105:1

 

Norman Stuart

A specialist has been called in to help identify the source of the temperature Norman has been running the past couple of days.  Please keep praying.

Tom and Gail Brister

Pray for Gail as she gets therapy to begin using her left hand again.  Pray for Tom as he prepares for surgery of the arteries in his neck on June 25th.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/537d5eaccb16b4ea3bad1374

Homebound – Please say special prayers for these homebound people.

Joe and Othell Williams

Ed and Jeanette McGehee

Phillip and Annie Bell Harrell

Catherine Yarborough

Kathryn Kuss

Shirley Frazier

Betty Catherine Hatcher

Carolyn Sue McKinney Redmond

Born: January 20, 1952
Died: May 20, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2527876

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Devotional, Scripture, and Song

“Listening”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

“Oh, that I had one to hear me!”

~Job 31:35~

“What a Friend We have in Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/f/wafwhij.htm

Have a wonderful day.  Take time to do something for someone outside your family.  You’ll be richly blessed.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

~Luke 19:10~

 

Mrs. Lucy Goynes

Debi Bales asks that we pray for her mother, “Miss” Lucy.  She fell yesterday morning.  At North Oaks, they admitted her because she has pneumonia.  Please pray.

Mrs. Elwood Courtney

“Miss” Hortance fell Sunday and broke her hip.  She is at Ochsner in Baton Rouge where she had surgery yesterday.  The Courtneys live in Holden and are the parents of David’s sister-in-law, Janie Alford.  Both of Janie’s parents are in their 90’s.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier

“Miss” Shirley is about the same.  She looks good and is certainly entertained by her granddaughter.  Caiden brings her lots of love, joy, and entertainment.

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Harrell

Mr. Phillip looks good.  He is always so pleasant and appreciative of visitors.  “Miss” Annie Bell will be going to the doctor in Covington today to see if her leg is healed enough for the boot cast to be removed.  She is having trouble with a nagging cough and will be seen by a specialist.

Mrs. Hellen Morris

Lauree said her mother is content at Kentwood rehab where she is getting some physical therapy.  With improvement, she will be able to return to Spring Creek.

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Anchors in the Storm”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

Have I not commanded you?
Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid;
for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NIV

 

“In Times Like These”

http://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/ruth_cye_jones/in_times_like_these-lyrics-914155.html

We all have “those days” when everything seems to go wrong, but Jesus is the same and always there for us.  He is like the anchor in the devotional.  Learn to depend on Him.

Anna Lee