Tuesday

“Therefore does my Father love me,

because I lay down my life,

that I might take it again.

No man takes it from me,

but I lay it down of myself.

I have power to lay it down,

and I have power to take it again.”

~John 10:17,18~

 We were buried with Him through baptism into death,

that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father,

even so we also should walk in newness of life.

~Romans 6:4~

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Ainsley VandeVuss

Pray for Ainsley VandeVuss as she has tubes in her ears redone tomorrow.  Pray for her family as they care for her.

Linda Blount Johnson

Pray for Linda as she tries to relax and wait for her stress test and then test results.  Relaxing and waiting don’t  always come easy.

Mr. and Mrs. Angelo (Marie) Giardina

We saw one of their sons Monday.  He said both his parents have been dealing with health issues.  He gave me permission to ask for your prayers for them and for the family members as they care for their parents.

REV. DENNY BRUMFIELD, AGE 47

And a resident of the Crain’s Creek Community died at 12:30 pm Sunday April 20, 2014. He was a minister of the Lord for over 25 years, first as a youth pastor at several churches and then as the pastor of Thomas First Baptist Church for over 12 years. Denny graduated from Bowling Green School in 1984 and continued to give back to the school by coaching youth football and basketball for many years. He also coached Dixie Youth Baseball for 20 years and enjoyed fishing when he could. Denny was a loving husband and a very “hands-on” Dad to his own children and a mentor to the hundreds of children he contacted over the years. Denny was a giving person that helped people through all walks of life. He was a friend to all those he met and he will be sadly missed.

Survived by:

Wife: Laurie Thomas Brumfield of Crain’s Creek

Daughter: Kayla Ellen Brumfield

Son: Jacob Colden Brumfield

Brother and Sister in law: Frederick and Tanna Brumfield of Clifton

Sister and Brother in law: Lisa Brumfield Jenkins and Brent Jenkins of Clifton

4 Brothers in law and Sisters in law: Richard and Linda Thomas, Ronnie and Anita Thomas, Kevin and Tisha Thomas, Zander and Stacey Thomas

3 Sisters in law and Brothers in law: Sherry and Bill Pope, Shannon and Delbert Dillon, Lorraine and Joseph Branch

13 Nieces and 14 Nephews

Also several aunts and uncles and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Denman Colden Brumfield and Imogene Thomas Brumfield, 2 nieces Grace Brumfield and Brandy Shannon Dillon, and nephew Samuel James Brumfield and his father in law Richard Ned Thomas and mother in law Edna Earle Thomas.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Tuesday April 22ndfrom 5 pm until 9 pm and after 9 am on Wednesday. A funeral service will be held at 11 am Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Gene Richards and Rev. Percy Frazier officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas/Forest Haven Cemetery.

Obituaries can be viewed online at http://www.crainfh.com

 Young Ladies’ Birthday Party 

We’re celebrating April birthdays tomorrow at The Cafe at 11:00.  Please join us if you can.

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

This will be Thursday night in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  We’ll eat at 6:15 and begin the program at 6:30.  Expect some fun and some serious moments.

Friday Bible Study

We meet in the fellowship hall of FBC,K at 10:00 on Friday mornings.  You’re welcome to join us.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

The Upper Room, “Nurturing Children”

http://devotional.upperroom.org/blog/2014/04/rowland041914

“Train up a child in the way he should go

and when he is old,

he will not depart from it. “

~Proverb 22:6~

“Jesus, Friend of Little Children”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/f/l/jflchild.htm

Expect a great day tomorrow!

Anna Lee

Monday

Camp Living Waters  

Dear Medical Professionals,
Three “Camp Nurses” are needed for this year’s camp weeks. We will provide a private hotel type room and all meals for you.

Children’s Camp #1 June 2-5
Monday 1 p.m. – Thursday 5 p.m.

Children’s Camp #3 June 16-19
Monday 1 p.m. – Thursday 5 p.m.

Youth Mission Camp July 14-18
Monday 1 p.m. – Friday p.m.

Please contact our director, Bro. Keith at 985-351-8514 or Monica 985-345-1831 for more information.
Thank you so much!
In His Service,
Monica
Volunteer coordinator

Two deaths

Mrs. Betty Gilbert, wife of Bro. John who was our dictrict missionary (and dear friend) for many years.

Rev. Denny Brumfield – pastor of Thomas Baptist Church

Monday

“I cry aloud to the LORD,

and He answers me from His holy mountain.”

~Psalm 3:4~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5353fb7ca689b43a10dbdf1b

Debbie Dennis

Frances Gay’s friend will receive her new kidney today.  Pray the complete process goes well for both the donor and the recipient.

Johnnie “LilMan” Santangello

Johnnie and his family celebrated Easter as many of you did.  They attended church and had a great home-cooked meal prepared by his mother, Cheryl.  Continue to keep this family in your prayers.  Thank God they are enjoying good family time, even if far from home.

Mrs. Ruby Luke 

Wilcox Funeral Home has not updated their obituaries yet, but Mrs. Luke’s funeral is today.  I will continue to search for her obituary.

Interesting Reading  and Special Song about Jesus’ Life

The Life of Jesus

http://christianity.about.com/od/newtestamentpeople/p/jesuschrist.htm

Song – “Jesus Calls Us”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesuscus.htm

Opportunities Especially for Ladies this Week

Tuesday – Young Ladies’ Birthday Party

    • The Cafe
    • 11:00 A .M.
    • Celebrating April birthdays

Thursday – Chocolate and Friends

    • FBC, Fellowship Hall
    • 6:15 P.M.
    • Register by calling FBC

Friday – Bible Study

    • 10:00 A.M.
    • FBC, Fellowship Hall

“Serve the Lord with Gladness” this week.

Anna Lee

 

Easter

“For God loved the world so much

that he gave his one and only Son,

so that everyone who believes in him

will not perish but have eternal life.”

~John 3:16NLT~

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

Resurrection: He is Risen, Indeed!

http://www.cbn.com/SpiritualLife/Devotions/Resurrection_He_is_Risen_Indeed.aspx 

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”

So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” 

Matthew 28:1-10 (NIV)

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”

But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.

“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’ “

Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.

Mark 16:1-8 (NIV)

“Low in the Grave He Lay”

http://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/123

“He Lives”

http://www.sharefaith.com/guide/Christian-Music/Hymns/He_Lives.html

Easter is the greatest celebration of all!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Through the blood of his Son,

we are set free from our sins.

God forgives our failures

because of His overflowing kindness.” 

~Ephesians 1:7 GWT~

 

Baby Brent Roberts

Baby Brent is doing well and should be able to leave the hospital today.  That God for his watchcare over the family the last week and a half.  Continue to pray for then.

Easter Celebrations

People celebrate the Easter season in many ways.  Let’s pray each one includes Jesus.

Easter!

“Away with this Man!”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/Butler_away_man.aspx

“Thorns and Thistles”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/Anderson_ThornsThistles.aspx

“Impetuous Peter and Me”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/Casteen_impetuouspeter.aspx

Scripture and song to go with the devotionals

“Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many;

and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time

without sin unto salvation.”

~Hebrews 9:28~

“One Day”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/oneday.htm

Carry the Cross Walk

  • Begins at Smokehouse BBQ
  • 9:00 A.M. this morning
  • Walk or ride

Easter Sunrise Service

Inspiration Park

    • 7:00 A.M. tomorrow
    • Highway 38 west of Kentwood

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

Friday Addition

Mrs. Ruby Luke was visiting in Jackson, TN this week when she got sick.  Testing at the hospital revealed two heart blockages.  She now has two stents.  Another problem has developed, so she is still hospitalized there.  Please pray for Mrs. Luke, Linda, and other family members as well as the medical staff caring for her.

Friday


I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection

and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings,

becoming like him in his death,

and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect,

but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 

~Philippians 3:10-12, NIV~ 

Mrs. Eva Smith

Please pray for my brother-in-law’s, Donnie’s, mother.  She lives in northwestern Alabama.

Macy Gueilner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53501b28ab28b96431754b05

Linda Blount Johnson of Arcola

Pray for Linda as she looks ahead to a stress test and then waits for results.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

Mrs. Annie Bell will soon be getting a “boot” to hold her broken ankle securely and to allow her to put some weight on that foot.

Jean Easley (Mrs. Joe Easley)

Jean is continuing to have issues at home as she recovers from surgery.  Pray she gets to feeling better soon.

Mrs. Betty Moore of Arcola

“Miss” Betty is hospitalized in Covington as doctors address several health problems.

Frank M. Edwards, Jr. 

(October 12, 1935 – April 17, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2485668&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press – Wonderful, informative articles (Easter, Ukrainian Christians, etc.)

BPNews.net

Third Thursday

We had six people who have not come before.  It was a blessed night.  Feel free to join us in the future.

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

I hope you are planning to attend.  Since the church office will be close for the next few days, please feel free to contact me to get your “name in the pot”.  I have big expectations of how God will use this night.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

The Mothering Arms of Forgiveness – WOW!

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/Markland-Easter-mothering-forgiveness.aspx


Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
In his great mercy he has given us new birth 
into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ
from the dead… 
~1 Peter 1:3, NIV~
“No one can enter the kingdom of God
unless he is born of water and the Spirit.”
~John 3:5~

“Ye Must be Born Again”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/y/e/yemustbe.htm

Bible Study – This morning at FBC at 10:00 A.M.

Good Friday!

The first Good Friday was a difficult day for the early Christians.  They did not fully understand the plans God had for the third day.  How blessed we are that we now can understand all this.  The third day would not have been possible if the events of Good Friday had not occurred.

I hope you see the Easter season with understanding of the reason for our celebrations at this time of the year.  If not, find someone who can help you understand and rejoice in all that has happened for our benefit.

Anna Lee

Thursday


I want to know Christ

and the power of his resurrection

and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings,

becoming like him in his death,

and so, somehow,

to attain to the resurrection from the dead.

Not that I have already obtained all this,

or have already been made perfect,

but I press on

to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

Philippians 3:10-12 (NIV)

Delphine Fussell and Arizona Grice

Both Delphine and Arizona have been released from the hospital in Greenville, S.C.  The staff there was like the “hands of God” in caring for this out-of-state family.  They are traveling on to see Carley Grice.  Join the family in thanking God for this good report.

A “God-Wink” Shared by Frances Gay

Debbie Dennis of Ponchatoula was having some kidney issues in another state five years ago.  At that time, a lady went to Debbie’s husband, a pastor,  and told him God wanted her to give her kidney to Debbie.  Move forward five years.  Debbie now needs a kidney transplant.  The person who was planning to be the donor did not match well enough.  Debbie’s family contacted the lady who had volunteered her kidney five years ago.  She is a perfect match and will be donating her kidney to Debbie the first of next week!

Mrs. Dorothy Hughes (New Zion area)

“Miss” Dorothy fell and sustained some serious injuries.  I was told she is hospitalized in Covington.  Please be in prayer for her.

Mrs. Jean (Joe) Easley

Jean and Joe need our continued prayers.  He has been a wonderful caregiver.

Mrs. Rigby, Karen Miller’s Mom, and Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

Both of these had their first treatment yesterday.  Mrs. Rigby is in Alabama; “Lil Man” is in Arizona.  God was right beside both of them at the same time.

Annette Williams

Annette has been released from the hospital after ten days and is recovering at Line Creek with her sweet family.  I know the care is top-rated there.  Pray for continued improvement.

Gary Varnado

Gary is home from the hospital.  Gretchen says they don’t know what caused the problem, but are thankful to have him better and at home.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Third Thursday Meeting – TONIGHT

We will be meeting tonight at cabin.  Mr. Harlon Toney will be providing the music.  Come join the fellowship and bring someone with you.  The time is 6:30.  If you need directions, contact me.

Friday’s Bible Study

The Bible study WILL meet tomorrow at FBC, Kentwood at 10:00.  The group decided last week to wait and eat next week after out meeting.

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Excitement is building for the opportunity for all ladies, including youth and girls, to meet together for a special event.  We will celebrate “Chocolate and Friends” one week from tonight in the fellowship hall of FBC,K beginning by snacking on chocolates, a some other foods, at 6:15.  You do not have to buy a ticket, but we do need a headcount.  Please call the church office, which will be closed tomorrow, at 229-8111.  One more reminder.  You do not have to be a member of FBC,K to attend.  Just get your name “in the pot”.

Devotional, Scripture, and Hymn

“Living the Joy of Easter”

http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/Devotions/eckles-easter.aspx

Scripture

“I have told you these things,
so that in me you may have peace.
In this world you will have trouble.
But take heart!
I have overcome the world.” 
~John 16:33~

“Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/l/a/alasand.htm

Thanks for praying each day.  You are such a blessing to many people.  Please feel free to contact me when you wish me to post something for you.

Anna Lee