Tuesday

“God gives us many kinds of special abilities,

but it is the same Spirit who is the source of them all.

There are different kinds of service to God,

but it is the same Lord we are serving.

There are many ways in which God works in our lives,

but it is the same God who works in and through all of us.”

~1 Corinthians 12:4-6 LB~

Dee Newcomb continues to improve.  Thank God for his progress.

The two year old we are praying for got to go home for four hours yesterday.  Thank God for that time with the family, especially for the siblings.

Celebrating 75 Years of “Open Windows”

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Open-Windows-Devotions/139938599363469

Don ‘t forget to bring your items to the church so they can be delivered to those who were flooded out in Washington Parish.  May God bless you for your concern for others.

I pray your world is returning to “normal” now that Isaac is gone.  Pray for and physically help those who need a helping hand.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

You can be a disaster relief helper by providing some of the items listed below.  The items will be taken to Washington Parish.  If you can get then in then front hall (not under the stairs to the office where items for the children’s home is being collected) by Wednesday night, I will see that everything gets delivered Thursday.  The items will go to families who were flooded out by the river.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR STORM VICTIMS

CLOTHING

  • School Uniforms (Clean, Good Used Condition)
  • Men, Women, and Children’s (Clean, Good Used Condition)
  • Shoes (Clean, Good Used Condition)
  • Socks – New
  • Underwear – New

TOILETRIES

  • Soap
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Disposable Razors
  • Shaving Cream
  • Combs/Brushes
  • Toilet Paper
  • Feminine Hygiene Products

TOWELS & WASHCLOTHS
BEDDING

  • Blankets
  • Sheets
  • Pillows

HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES

  • Paper Towels
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Rubber Gloves
  • Sponges
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Paper Plates
  • Napkins
  • Plastic Cutlery
  • Plastic Cups
  • Garbage Bags

Please note that if you are not a member of FBC, Kentwood, but live in the area, you can still bring your donations.  It matters not who gives to this need.  It matters that the needs be met!

Thanks so much for helping!  Your heart will be blessed!

Monday

“Then Joshua issued instructions to the leaders of Israel

to tell the people to get ready to cross the Jordan River.”

~Joshua 1:10-11 LB~

AWANA is launching out on a new night and with a slightly changed format this Wednesday.  It will all begin at 5:30 with supper in the fellowship hall.   The youth will have the free supper followed by activities in the lighthouse.  The adult meal will be slightly different with donations being accepted.  The meals for kids and youth will be chicken tenders.  The meal for the adults will be chicken and dumplings.  Adults who are not in AWANA are invited to join in prayer meeting.

Sunday Afternoon Update

Dana Hendry sent this:

These are items needed in Franklinton. If you want to donate you can take it to Hillcrest Baptist in Franklinton or I am going tomorrow and can take the items. THank you all.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR STORM VICTIMS
CLOTHING
School Uniforms (Clean, Good Used Condition)
Men, Women, and Children’s (Clean, Good Used Condition)
Shoes (Clean, Good Used Condition)
Socks – New
Underwear – New
TOILETRIES
Soap
Shampoo & Conditioner
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Disposable Razors
Shaving Cream
Combs/Brushes
Toilet Paper
Feminine Hygiene Products
TOWELS & WASHCLOTHS
BEDDING
Blankets
Sheets
Pillows
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
Paper Towels
Cleaning Supplies
Rubber Gloves
Sponges
Laundry Detergent
Paper Plates
Napkins
Plastic Cutlery
Plastic Cups
Garbage Bags

If you gather any of these items, please give them to me or to Dana.

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

Thank-you for your continued prayer for these two men.

  • Greg Tanner is out of ICU and in step-down.
  • Mr. Raymond Anthony is back in North Oaks.

 

Opportunity (from Jennie)

First Baptist Laplace is looking for volunteers starting at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow morning. Hand tools are optional. Laborers, baby sitters, counselors… no one is unimportant. No skill is to small.

If you are available, what a better way to spend Labor Day than to be laboring for the Lord helping our dear friends and neighbors who are hurting in St. John Parish. The address is 120 Ormond Blvd., Laplace.

Sunday

“For I know the plans I have for you” —

this is the LORD’s declaration—“

plans for your welfare, not for disaster,

to give you a future and a hope.”

~Jeremiah 29:11, HCSB~

Little Kendra Crocian, the child who had three surgeries at one time, is experiencing some complications.  Pray for her and her very concerned family.

Mr. Dee Newcomb is making good progress.  Please continue to pray for him as he recovers from his encounter with a tree.

Flooding problems are bad in St. Tammany, Washington, and St. Tammany parishes.  Please pray for all those experiencing flood problems. Do what you can to help out.

Many people have received power in the last 24 hours.  That’s great, but not everyone.  Keep praying and finding ways to help them.

The following is a message from Dr. Stan Statham.

Mrs Anna Lee, this is from Bro Stan. I am going to go Monday and take some items. If you or anyone you know wants to donate and cant get it down there, please let me know and i can pick the items up. Thank you!

Here is an urgent update for Washington Association-Hillcrest Baptist Church is sheltering flood survivors. Please mention this in your church tomorrow morning. Franklinto/Enon has about 150 flooded homes.

HILLCREST BAPTIST CHURCH
WASHINGTON PARISH STORM
VICTIM EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
WHERE: Hillcrest Baptist Church
2201 Washington ST
Franklinton, LA 70438
985-839-4703
pam@hbcfranklinton.com
WHAT: We are opening as a Donation/Distribution Center for Storm Victims. We will begin RECEIVING donations for clothing, towels, bedding, toiletries, etc. (See Detailed List below) beginning SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 at 12:00 PM.
We will begin DISTRIBUTING Emergency Assistance Items MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2012 at 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
WHEN: SCHEDULE FOR RECEIVING DONATIONS
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SCHEDULE FOR DISTRIBUTION
Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

James Burke Cassidy, Jr.
(March 3, 1958 – August 31, 2012)

A resident of Madisonville, he died on Friday, August 31, 2012 at his home. He was born March 2, 1958 in New Orleans and was 55 years of age. He is survived by A special friend, Sharon Fraiche, Madisonville; mother, Janice Cassidy, Independence; 2 sons, James Burke Casidy, III, Springfield and Colin Anthony Cassidy, Covington; sister, Melissa C. Mixon, Independence; brother, Timothy M.Cassidy, Sr., Independence; grandson, James Burke Cassidy, IV; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, James Burke Cassidy, Sr.; sister, Cassandra Clark. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family for Colin’s Trust.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time with McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Susan Mitchell Hoskins
(July 10, 1960 – August 30, 2012)

Susan Mitchell Hoskins was born July 10, 1960 and passed away at 6:35 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson, LA. She was 52, a native of Independence and a resident of Kentwood, LA

Susan is survived by her husband, Ray Hoskins; 4 children; 6 grandchildren; mother, Pearl A. Cozzo; 3 brothers, Mickey Mitchell and wife Debbie, James Mitchell and wife Mary & Danny Mitchell and wife Sandy; sister, Judy Franklin and husband Raymond; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Preceded in death by her father, Dominick Cozzo; grandmothers, grandfathers, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until Memorial Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Darryl Miller officiating. Private Interment at a later date in the family Cemetery.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

An on-line-Guestbook is available at www. mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N (Exit 46) and Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and Holiday Inn Express.

 I see one good thing that happened as a result of Isaac.  People have prayed more than usual.  With the opportunities to physically help others, I trust people are doing their part.  

Anna Lee 

 

Saturday Afternoon

Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby is back at the hospital (emergency room) because of great pain.  Pray the doctors can locate the problem and correct it without having another surgery.

More and more people are getting their electrical power back today, but everyone is not have power when we go to bed tonight.  Pray for the people without power and do something special for those that you can.  If your house is back running “normally”, be sure to thank the people who have helped you and God who spared you to live a little longer.

The dam at Percy Quin is holding, so the 1/2 mile evacuation on each side of the river is cancelled.  Now, the river to the south of our area and rivess a little to our east are still facing serious issues.  Keep praying for people as they encounter the aftereffects of Isaac.

Saturday Addition

Herbert Arthur Kliesch
(December 5, 1931 – August 30, 2012)

A native of Colorado, and a resident of Kentwood, LA (Greenlaw community) and a former resident of New Orleans, LA, he passed away on Thursday, August 30th 2012, at 8:46 AM at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson, LA. He was born on December 5, 1931 in Cortez (Elmo Canyon), Colorado and was 81 years of age. He was retired from J. Ray McDermott as an airplane mechanic. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by three sons, Ivan Dwight Kliesch and wife, Montez; Bruce Kliesch and Dan Kliesch and wife, Marta, all of Kentwood. Two grandchildren, Sarah and Sterling Hagan. Three brothers, Harley and wife, Mary Nell Kliesch, Kentwood; Lyle Kliesch, Mountainair, New Mexico; and Phillip Kliesch, Lawton, Oklahoma. Two sisters-in-law, Hettie Jean Kliesch, Gillsburg, MS and Velma Ann Kliesch, Kentwood along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Aileen Hano Kliesch; his parents, Ivan and Lula Holley Kliesch; four brothers, Ray Frank, Paul, Bud and Robert Kliesch, and two sisters, Villia Kliesch and Mae Cutrer and husband, Vernon Cutrer.

Vistation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood from 6 -9 PM on Monday, September 3rd and on Tuesday, Sept 4th , from 10 AM until funeral services beginning at 2 PM at the funeral home. Rev. Milton Kliesch, nephew, will conduct the service. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood.