Wednesday

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

      ~Luke 19:10~

 

Pray for the Hossier family as God continues to work through them.

Baptist Press

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Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Last Chapter” 

http://odb.org/

Values – Encouragement – “Lottery Mishap”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1454-Lottery-Mishap

Hymn of the Day – “The B-I-B-L-E”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/i/B-I-B-L-E.htm

Harold R. Blades Sr.

“Out of the past I see your eyes, their twinkle mixed with blue; And so this day I think of things kept in my heart for you.” Harold was born April 12, 1934 in Kentwood, LA to William Oscar Blades and Ellen Rimes Blades. He drifted into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at OLOL Hospital with loving family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorraine Doucet Blades; daughter Cindy Blades Cody and husband Michael; sons Mitchel Anthony Blades, Gregory Wayne Blades and wife Jo Ann Blades, and Harold R. Blades, Jr.; grandchildren Kenneth Cody, Sarah Marie Ellen Cody, Rebecca Lane Cody, Aaron Michael Blades, Hunter Austin Blades, Krystal Blades, and Heaven L. Blades; great-grandchildren Myrikel Blades, Tristin Cummings, Piper Witt, and Jamie Carson; sisters Audrey B. and husband Pete Williams, and Linda B. and husband Ric Moore; brothers Wilbur (Bo) and wife Sharon Blades, Roger and wife Annette Blades, Clayton and wife Margaret Blades; sisters-in-law Ernestine Blades, Florence Bielkiewicz, Peggy Andre, and Mona and husband Michael Mayeau; and brother-in-law Rulon (Skip) Yarborough. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Betty B. Yarborough, and brother William O. Blades, Jr. Pallbearers are Aaron and Hunter Blades, Kenneth Cody, Brett Moore, Trevor Andre, and Rafe Blades. Honorary Pall Bearers are Terry Blades, Rusty Williams, and Lyle Andre. Harold served his country in the US Army from 1956-1958. He then began his career as a fireman for the Baton Rouge Fire Department where he was always loyal, honest, and dedicated to his duties. He had a special talent for machinery repair and advanced to Master Mechanic. He loved his job and felt a great responsibility to assure that his work was thorough and safe. He was a loving and giving person with a keen sense of humor. He especially loved children, and they loved him. Harold loved and knew his Lord. He was an active member of Live Oak Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. His ever-faithful Sunday School Class came to his home to hold classes when he was no longer able to attend church. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs on Tuesday, October 29, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, October 30, at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 Hwy. 440, Kentwood, at 8:00 AM with the funeral and celebration of life service at 11:00 AM. Donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Research Foundation or to the Cancer Service of Greater Baton Rouge. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=harold-r-blades&pid=167750198&fhid=17447#sthash.R9pj5Wtn.dpuf

Looking forward to whatever this day has for me.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Evening

“May the LORD be praised,

for He has heard the sound of my pleading.”

~Psalm 28:6~

 

I talked with Yvonne Birch this afternoon.  She is slowly improving, but will not be completely recovered from her surgery.  Pray for continued improvement.

Macy Gueldner’s received great news today – the chemo is working!

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

Raymond M. Burt, Jr.

(June 4, 1969 – October 28, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 4:02 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2013 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born June 4, 1969 in Magnolia, MS and was 44 years of age. He was a truck driver for Bates Trucking and a member of Club X Bike Club. Survived by mother, Linda Stinson Burt, Kentwood; 3 brothers, Michael Burt, James Burt, and Steven Burt and wife, Tina, all of Kentwood; girlfriend, Lauri Dunnam; aunt, Dorothy Eaton and husband, Jack and family; and his little girl boxers, Tori and Lacie. Preceded in death by father, Raymond M. Burt, Sr.; grandparents, Charles and Eva Burt and Earl and Addi Stinson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2013, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. E. J. Didon. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “WonderfuL!”

http://odb.org/

Values – Caring – “What’s Your Name?”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1455-What-s-Your-Name-

Hymn of the Day – “Higher Ground”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/i/highergr.htm

Baptist Press

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Did you share some of your Christian joy today?

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

Baby Graham, the eight month old who got his head in a bucket of water three weeks ago, is continuing to improve.  There is a possibility he will be able to leave the hospital as early as Wednesday.  Graham still has more improvement, but doctors are optimistic that will come.

The national guard unit from our area that is serving in the Middle East will be back Stateside on December 14 and after a debriefing time in Texas will be home with family for Christmas.

Macy Gueldner –  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Raymond Burt, Jr. was killed in a truck accident last night.  I don’t know of any arrangements yet, but please pray for the family.

Monday

“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;

I will set him on high, because he has known My name.”

~Psalm 91:14, NKJV~

 

Yvonne Birch is back at home following back surgery.  She’s doing well.  Pray for her as she goes through physical therapy.

Gerald McMillan got  home from having knee replacement surgery.  He said this knee went better than the first.  Pray for a good recovery/therapy period.

Susan Frazier will have surgery tomorrow.  Pray for Susan, her doctors, and her family.  Pray for a good report when surgery is over.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Wait on the Lord” – This describes the level of patience many people have.

http://odb.org/

Values – Friendship – My Best Friends, Sammy and Racheal

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1459-My-Best-Friends-Sammy-and-Racheal

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know” – What a meaningful song!

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

I trust you will make this new week special by sharing Jesus in some way.

Anna Lee

Sunday

 “Be ye followers of me,

even as I also am of Christ.”

~I Cor. 11:1~

 

Pray for three year old Macy Gueldner as she begins phase two of her treatment.  Pray that Macy and her family will be able to have a positive attitude.

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

Penny Dees McDowell is doing so much better!  The tube is out and Penny is anxious to be out of the hospital.  The family thanks you for praying for Penny and helping to bring about this good report.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “God in the Storm”

http://odb.org/

Values – Helping Others – “Middle School is Hard”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1462-Middle-School-is-Hard

Hymn of the Day – “What a Friend We have in Jesus” 

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

Thank God for giving you this day.  Be sure to give Him back a fair portion of the day.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“If any of you lacks wisdom,

let him ask God,

who gives to all liberally and without reproach,

and it will be given to him.”

~James 1:5~

Baby Graham continues to improve at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  Pray for the family as they continue their long vigil at the hospital.

Connie Hayden Davis is continuing to improve and is now home.  Keep praying for continued improvement.

Peggy Berberette, Ladd Turner’s mother-in-law was found to also have a tumor in her brain.  Aggressive treatment has already begun.  Pray for Peggy, the doctors treating her, and her caregivers.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

The ladies who will be honored at the next “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party are:

Fran Walker                                         Kim Schwartz                                      Velma Anthony                                 Billie Jo Hutchinson
Fay Gehringer                                      Rita Tate                                               Ruby Schwartz                                   Theople Hurst                                               Kay Forman                                         Hazel Smith
Baptist Press –  BPNews.net
Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Healthy Ingredients” – http://odb.org/
Values – Kindness – “Prom Queen” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1463-Prom-Queen
This one will really touch your heart!
Hymn of the Day – “The Ninety and Nine” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/i/90_and_9.htm
I was at a revival meeting at Natalbany Baptist Church where my young uncle (and I was much younger) was leading the music when I first remember hearing this song.  It really touched my heart.  I can only name a few hymns that I can name where I was when I first heard them, but this is the first and certainly a very special one to me.
I hope all of you are planning to be in God’s House somewhere tomorrow.  If you have not already planned to do that, please reconsider and choose a local church to attend.  That’s the proper place for all of us on the Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee 

Friday

The next generation will be told about the Lord.

They will come and tell a people yet to be born about His righteousness.”

~Psalm 22:30b-31a~

 

Many of you remember Bobbie and Susie Eads serving at FBC,K.  Susie’s mother had been through a lot of trials in her lifetime and is now facing another one.  She has had a “silent heartattack”.  Pray for her as she goes through additional testing and insurance requirements before learning what needs to be done for her heart.

Sonja Bradley’s daughter, Milicent, is handicapped.  Her body is slowly giving up the fight to live.  Pray for all the family.

Enjoy these pictures of Macy Gueldner and her family.  Then, pray for them during some difficult times at St. Jude’s.

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

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Loving and Knowing” 

http://odb.org/

Values – Helping Others – “A Flat Tire” 

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1465-A-Flat-Tire

Baptist Press – I didn’t refer you to this site the last few days.  I hope you have time to read some of the wonderful articles they posted the last few days.

BPNews.net

Hymn of the Day – “Stepping in the Light” 

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/t/stepping.htm

Today’s “Lucy” Bible study will focus on outreach.  It’s a good lesson.  I hope you will join us or at least ask someone who attends to tell you about outreach.  For those who can attend, we will meet in the fellowship hall of FBC at 10:00 and finish about 11:30.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Our fathers trusted in You;

they trusted, and You rescued them.

They cried to You and were set free;

they trusted in You and were not disgraced.”

~Psalm 22:4-5~

 

Continue to pray for Betty Taylor and others who have a “bug” this week.  Pray for a timely recovery.

Mrs. Yvonne Birch‘s back surgery went well yesterday.  She should be in rehab by the end of the week.  Keep her on your prayer list.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell continues to be hospitalized in Greensburg.  Pray for her and for her hospital caregiver, Phylis.  Pray for Mr. Phillip who is at home.

Smiley Conerly continues to improve, but the pain is still there.  Pray it will be lessened as he does more therapy.

Ray Blackwell is in week two of treatment.  Pray for him as the side-effects are beginning to show up.

Pray for Peggy Buberette, Ladd Turner’s mother-in-law, as she begins to learn how her tumors will be treated.

Andy Taylor’s sister, Cindy Juban, has completed her first visit to M.D. Anderson.  She learned of several options for her, all positive.  The best news is that the doctors think she will recover the vision she has lost.

Macy Gueldner – The news is not what the family (or doctor) hoped for.  Pray for a good results to the coming treatments.

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

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Re-Creation”

http://odb.org/

Values – Friendship – “True Friendship”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1469-True-Friendship

Hymn of the Day – “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

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

Operation Christmas Child – It’s time to fill the shoe boxes for children who might not otherwise receive gifts for Christmas.  You can pick up information Sunday at FBC, K.

I hope this cooler weather will cause some of us to check out the winter clothing we have and donate what we can in the line of jackets, sweaters, sweats, mittens, scarves, and hats.  You can drop your items off at FBC,K at either the office entrance or the main entrance.

The youth of FBC, K will have a jambalaya fundraiser after morning worship Sunday.  Your donations will help fund winter trips for our youth.

There will be a Family Fun Night Saturday, November 2nd from 6:30-8:30.

I hope you feel refreshed by the weather today and doing something special for someone else.  

Anna Lee