Monday

“Faith comes from hearing the message,

and the message is heard through the Word about Christ.”

~Romans 10:17 NIV~

Please pray for Bobby Simpson as he has outpatient PT in Hammond for a while.

Earlo LaBauve was scheduled to be moved from North Oaks to North Oaks rehab yesterday afternoon.  Pray for his continued improvement.

Continue to pray for the families whose lives were changed forever in the tragic wreck that happened two weeks ago.  The families have different needs at this point, but God can supply all of these needs.  Pray for all the families involved.

Susan Rimes was able to be at church yesterday, the first time in months.  Thank God for her improvement.

James Rimes will share a devotional thought at the meeting at the cabin Thursday night at 6:00.  We will have a time to each and fellowship before James shared.  Please feel free to join us.  James does an excellent job.  He is back at popular request after sharing last month.  Contact me if you need more information.

The interest in the Beth Moore Bible study has been good.  It will begin Sunday or the following Thursday, depending on the day you choose.  It’s not too late to sign us.  Please notify me or the church office if you are interested.

New Beth Moore Bible Study: James: Mercy Triumphs
FBC, Kentwood
Choice of two groups
Sunday – 8 weeks beginning Feb. 19th; 4:30-6:00
Thursday – 8 weeks beginning Feb. 23rd; 6:00 – 7:30
Books – $15.00

Location: Classroom beneath the auditorium.  Park behind the church.

Choose Sunday or Thursday.

Thought for the Day: The God who supplies all our needs

Here is a dilemma for your consideration: You are driving along on a wild stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus:

1. An old lady who is about to die.

2. An old friend who once saved your life.

3. The perfect man (or woman) you have been dreaming about.

Which one would you choose, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?

This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application.

You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect dream lover again.

Think before you continue reading………………………………

The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer.

His answer was, “I would give the car keys to my old friend, and let him take the old lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the woman of my dreams.”

Why didn’t I think of that??? I was feeling pretty good about taking care of the needs of that old lady, and along comes someone who meets ALL of their needs!

It’s very much the way I feel before God. I am a person who gets pleasure from trying to meet the needs of people around me. But, so often I fall short. That’s why I’m so very thankful to have a God who can not only meet all my needs, but also the needs of everyone else I come in contact with.

“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Phil 4:19-20)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith

Have you noticed all the things God has done for you lately.  Take time to count you blessings!

Anna Lee