Sunday

“Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.” ~Psalm 54:2~

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is better.  Pray for continued improvement.

Mrs. Laura Lee Robertson had double knee replacement and is now is rehab. Pray she continues to improve.

Carol New is still in rehab.  She will be released after two more weeks.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

Day 6

-http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9343&LanguageID=1709

Day 7

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9344&LanguageID=1709

Day 8

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9345&LanguageID=1709

Jesus is the reason for the season!  Today is the Lord’s Day.  Let Him into your time and you heart today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2011/12/1-month.html?spref=fb

I know I’ve skipped the LMCO the last couple of days, but I will catch up when I get off this laptop.

Find a church to worship in tomorrow.  That will get you in the mood for Christnas better than any mall!

Remember the movie tomorrow night at FBC, Kentwood.  It will begin at 5:30.  It is “Christmas with a Capital C”.

Jesus is the real and one and only reason for the season1

Anna Lee

Friday

This is the day our son-in-law receives his diploma for a doctorate in missiology.  We are proud of Boyd’s latest achievement.  We are also thankful for the opportunity to spend some extra time with four of our grandchildren.

Please continue to pray for the needs that have been mentioned lately.

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Thursday Afternoon

The following request us from Jeanne Bond Tate  of Gillsburg.

 

Prayer request for a large family with the father possibly dying at any hour.

From our friends:

  • We have just gotten back home from being with Allison and seeing Tim.  The outlook is so very bleak.  The surgeon was clear that folks do not survive an aneurism… most of the time.  He said Tim probably won’t live past the next 24 hours, and if he does, then he won’t likely live for the next 24.  He said, they will follow this pattern of one day at a time for 2 weeks, and if there are no complications then Tim may survive, but there is no way to judge what his level of physical or cognitive function will be.  Heart broken!!!!  Allison invited the surgeon to pray with us b4 he left and he did, even wrapping up in a plea for a miracle in Jesus’ name.  After this we were told Tim would be moving to ICU, and we could see him there. So we waited another 2 hours and finally got to see him. Of course Allison and other family members went first. We went in to see this very gregarious, funny, intelligent friend of ours lying there with tubes up his nose, a ventilator, iv in his neck, tubes in his arms, wraps on his legs…  very swollen and stomach very distended. We wept.  They had to give him 20 units of blood in surgery, and have had to continue to give him blood since. We gathered our emotions and prayed there for Tim, aloud so he could hear our voice.  As we were leaving the hospital to head home, Allison was heading home to tell their older children as much as she could of the situation.  Please remember the children, too, in your prayers: Sylvia, 12; Peter, 10; Nick, 8; Tommy, 7; Samuel, 5; Dan, 3; Robbie, 22 month; T-Rex, 3 months.
  • Pray that they will not have to give him anymore blood, and that the internal bleeding would stop. That his blood pressure would level off.  Pray for PEACE.  ~Jeff Young and Family

Latest Prayer request:

  • Specific prayer right now is that he can be weened of the Ventilator, and that his body will process nutrients.  The scan after surgery showed that his right kidney showed no function and we are praying that his kidneys, liver, gall bladder, spleen, etc, will function and process.  Allison is concerned about his brain function since there was a period of time when his brain was not getting oxygen.

Thursday's Early Edition

Beginning next Wednesday, prayer meeting will begin at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.

Surgery has been scheduled for Mrs. Mickey Cade.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Dr. Stan Statham is now home, but may need another surgery soon.  Please continue to pray for him.

Virginia McKenzie said her granddaughter, Chloe Neyland, will probably need another surgery to correct a minor problem from the last surgery.  Pray for this family as they face another hospitalization for Chloe.

Please continue to pray for Taylor Breeland (14) and her family.  She is having five more days of testing before having her surgery.  She will be in Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.

Penny Mapes, daughter of Andy and Betty Taylor, has been hospitalized for tests.  She out of the hospital now, but will have several more tests as doctors try to determine her problem.

Renee Deck will have rotator cuff surgery on her right arm on Thursday, December 22nd.  Begin to pray for her now.

Lottie Moon Week of Prayer – Day 5

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9342&LanguageID=1709

Isn’t it great to learn of the Lord’s work being done all around the world. Don’t you know Lottie Moon would be amazed and very pleased as well as anxious and determined the work would continue to spread around the world?

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday Afternoon

From James Rimes

Susan

Susan has a 1:30 appointment today–a follow-up visit on the last procedure,  Will probably schedule the surgery to remove the remaining large stone.

Cutrers

Caroline Cutrer is at home as of Sunday.  Treva is doing well as far as I know.  I’m told that the doctor stopped labor.

Caroline’s great grandmother said she is beginning to eat a little now.

From Betty Taylor

PRAYER REQUEST
TAYLOR BREELAND 14 year old has been diagnosed with Ewing Sercoma cancer She is scheduled for surgery tomorrow. Please pass this on to all of your friends. This is a gift you can give this christmas spend some time in prayer for her and her family. Thank you and God bless you

From Betty Lupo Kuss

Hazel Jane Nichols arrived in Fort Collins, CO on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 1:08 MST to Mary Kathryn and Justin Nichols!! Everyone is doing fine…  Colorado is very c-o-l-d right now!!

They named her Hazel Jane Nichols… after Mrs. Kathryn’s mother and Justin’s great grandmother.

FBC, Amite

Christmas program coming soon!!! “The Ornament” Dec. 10th and 11th!! Doors open at 5:30 with a ticket! 6:00 without! Tickets are free, contact church office for more info.

Wednesday

“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?

Even sinners love those who love them.”

~Luke 6:32 NIV~

Eva Smith (89), my aunt in Alabama, fell  and has a compacted disk.  Pray for her and the family as they learn more today.

Mr. Kenneth Felker’s wife has been down due to her broken hip.  Now, he is also sick.  Please pray for this family.

Caring Bridge

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

A project suggested by a member of my Sunday School class Sunday and now by Baptist Press:

This Christmas, give a Bible

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=36731

Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 5

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9341&LanguageID=1709

Volunteers Needed for Victory Baptist Mission Church

The slab is poured and material is on order to start building a 12,000 sq. ft. multi-use facility for Victory Baptist Mission Church in Walker, Louisiana. The building will include an auditorium, education space, and fellowship hall. Volunteers of all crafts, from carpenters, roofers, brick masons, electricians, plumbers and HVAC people are needed to help assemble the building starting in January 2012.

Volunteer groups are needed for the weeks starting:

Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 20, Feb 27, March 19, March 26, April 9, April 16, April 23,
April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, and May 28.

To volunteer, please contact Jim Wyble at ljwyble@bellsouth.net  or 225.939.6842. He is the associate project coordinator assigned to the project and is responsible for coordinating the volunteers for the project.

To learn more about Victory Baptist Mission Church, visit:www.victorybaptistwalker.com.

Thought for the Day: Neither poverty or riches

Linda was on vacation, playing the slot machines. It was her first time in a casino, and she wasn’t sure how the machines operated.

“Excuse me,” she said to a casino employee. “How does this work?” The worker showed her how to insert a bill, hit the spin button, and operate the release handle.

“And where does the money come out?” she asked.

He smiled and motioned to a far wall before saying, “Usually at the ATM.”

That’s the trouble with gambling and other “get rich quick” schemes. There’s only one person getting rich, and it’s not you! The lure is strong, though. The temptation to come away with that big jackpot, to go home with your pockets full without putting forth much effort. It’s easy to see that Paul was right when he said, “Those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare….” (I Tim. 6:9a)

Considering the constant temptation of money, it’s not surprising that Jesus had much to say about the subject. It is significant, though, that Jesus didn’t talk as much about what to do with our money as he talked about the right kind of attitude we ought to have toward it.

Agur, in his pearls of wisdom contained in Proverbs, also had much to say about our attitude toward wealth. One of my favorite verses on the subject is this one:

“Give me neither poverty nor riches — Feed me with the food allotted to me; lest I be full and deny You, and say, “Who is the LORD?” Or lest I be poor and steal, and profane the name of my God.” (Prov. 30:8b-9)

May you be sufficiently blessed. But may your riches (or your desire for them) never diminish your sense of need for God.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

Mr. William Shelton “Bill” Hart, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer at Hospice Ministries. Visitation will be held at Wright & Ferguson, 350 High Street, Jackson, MS on Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral services are to be held on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Oak Forest Baptist Church, 2875 Oak Forest Drive, Jackson, MS, visitation to be held at 10:00 am and services to begin at 11:00 am. Burial to follow at the Lewiston Baptist Church Cemetery, 74169 North Lewiston Road, Kentwood, LA at 3:00 pm. William was born on May 5, 1935 in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana to Howard F. Hart, Sr., and Maggie Rowley Hart. He accepted Christ as a child and rededicated his life several years ago while serving as a Deacon at Oak Forest Baptist Church, Jackson, MS. William graduated from Spring Creek High School in Louisiana (Class of 1953). He was a life long employee of Entergy Corp. (MP&L) with over 45 years of service. He joined the Mississippi National Guard with Hq. Co. 1st Battalion, 155 Inf. 31st Dixie Division and retired 41 years with 66 Troop Command MSARNG, with the rank of Sergeant Major. Brother Hart was a member of Leavell Wood Masonic Lodge #620, 32 Degree Scottish Rite Masons and a member of the Wahabi Shrine Temple, Jackson, MS. William was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of MooseLodge #1426, Jackson, MS where he served as Governor and was the Lodge Secretary for 6 years and earned his Pilgrim Degree. He also served as President of the Mississippi Moose Association and their Secretary for 14 years. After retirement he enjoyed serving the Lord, golfing and working on his farm. Mr. Hart is preceded in death by his son John Franklin Hart, his father Howard F. Hart, Sr., mother Maggie Rowley Hart, Father-in-Law Ralph Lewis, and mother-in-Law Louiedell Lewis.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dura Lewis Hart of Brandon, son Jim Loper Hart, daughter-in-law Amanda Melby Hart, grandson William Gabriel Hart, granddaughter Janell Richard of Denham Springs, LA, one brother Howard Franklin Hart, Jr., sister-in-law Lucy Ingram Hart of Brandon, nephews Tim Hart of Dallas, TX, Don Hart of Wesson, MS, beloved Swedish exchange student Frank Hindersbo, his wife Theresa and his children, Philip and Elin; adopted children, Scott, Shelia, Brett and Deanna Bolin of Brandon; godchildren, Mandy, Amber and Lindsey Sizemore of Clinton, MS.

The family would like to offer special thanks to Sue Yean Taylor, Vondell Kent, Sidney Austin, Nikki Neal and the Masonic Lodge for their care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lewiston Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 74169 North Lewiston Road, Kentwood, LA 70444.

Tuesday

“Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”

~John 16:24~

Landon Murphy, son of Danny and Lisa Carruth, was taken to Greensburg Hospital and then to Our Lady of the Lake with the possible need for an appendicitis surgery.  The family would appreciate your prayers.

Pray for Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Gabriel.  He will have sinus surgery to correct a problem from an accident.  Becky is hospitalized with pneumonia.  As you pray for them, pray also for their daughter, Tina.

CaringBridge  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh

Hammond, Louisiana Outdoor Drama “One Night in Bethlehem “is reenacted by Calvary Christian Center and is free to the public. Held 2 weekends each year. December 10 & 11 17 & 18 5p.m.-8p.m. Come out and dress accordingly. Make it a new family tradition.

YOU ARE INVITED!!!! The combined choirs from FBC Livingston and Bethel Baptist Church will be presenting the Christmas musical, “A Song in the Air,” next Sunday at 6 p.m. in Bethel’s auditorium. A gumbo supper and fellowship will follow. Please come out and join with us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.  (This is not the Bethel Baptist Church west of Kentwood.)

First Baptist Church, Kentwood

  • Dec. 7th – Senior Adult Christmas Luncheon in the fellowship hall at 11 A.M.
  • Dec. 11th – We will have a movie night at FBC, Kentwood.  ”Christmas with a Capital C” will be shown at 5:30.  No admission charge!
  • Dec. 18th – The choir will present a musical, “A Song in the Air” during the 10:30 worship service.
  • Dec. 18th – Dinner and candlelight service @ 5 and 6 P.M.
  • Dec. 20th – Breakfast muffins needed for gift bags which will be distributed on the 21st.
  • Dec. 21st – Church-wide caroling at 6 P.M.; Gift bags will be distributed.
  • Dec. 25th – Morning worship only – 10 A.M.

Herbert Woodard, Sr.
(February 10, 1948 – December 4, 2011) 

Herbert Woodard, Sr. was born on February 10, 1948 and passed away at 1:05 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 63, a native of Independence and a resident of Clinton.

Herbert is survived by a son, Herbert Woodard, Jr. and wife Jennifer, Holden; 2 daughters, Kay Harrison, Houma & Beverly Vidaure and husband Wes, Independence. 11 grandchildren, Jessica Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Austin Woodard, Dewayne Eldridge, Kelsey Vidaure, Troy Vidaure, Kamen Harrison, Chassity Peroyea, Jadyn Robicheaux, Stephanie Slaven Arnone and husband Frankie & Krystal Slaven. 4 brothers, Ernest Woodard and wife, Ester, St. Gabriel, William “Bill” Woodard and wife Martha, Kentwood, Huey Woodard and wife Betty, Kentwood & Russell Woodard and wife Juanita, Crossvillle, TN; s sister Dorothy W. Gross and husband Roger, Clinton; also numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Lucille Rogillio Woodard; daughter, Donna W. Slaven; 2 brothers, Jimmy Woodard & Irvin Woodard; sister, Betty Stephen; grandson, Dusty Eldridge.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Larry Blades. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood.

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

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

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 3

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9340&LanguageID=1709

Do something to make today a special day for someone else (rake leaves, bake candy, deliver Christian literature, invite someone for lunch, or just take time to visit).  They will be blessed, but you will be blessed more!

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee