Month: November 2012

Friday

That you may love the Lord your God,

listen to his voice,

and hold fast to him.

For the Lord is your life,

and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers,

Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.”

~Deuteronomy 30:20 NIV~

Mr. Billy Travis’ surgery was postponed until 7 A.M. this morning.  That give time for more praying for him and for his family.

Thankfulness: Day 30

I’m thankful for sweet memories and thankful for “treasures” I have that bring these memories to mind.  I’m a sentimental person and love to be surrounded by my “treasures”, many of which most people would not allow in their homes.  To me they are valuable, not for their real worth, but for the people and events they remind me of.  I hope you have some special “treasures” too.

Thanks for putting up with my thankfulness series.  I’ll be back with a new list in November 2013.

The Sunday School literature that did not arrive for us last week is scheduled to be here this afternoon.  Call the FBC,K office this afternoon to see if it is here..  If so, your books will be available for pickup until 5:00 P.M.

Baptist Press

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Devotional by Holley Gerth

http://holleygerth.com/how-do-you-know-when-to-say-yes-and-when-to-say-no/#comments

 Have a fantastic Friday!

Anna Lee

Thursday Afternoon

I need to provide more information on the post from this morning.

  • The cards are for the inmates to send to family and friends.  After you purchase a box of religious Christmas cards, put a stamp on each envelope.  I usually try to buy Christmas stamps.  Deliver them to FBC, Kentwood or to your own church if they are participating.
  • The toys are for the children of migrant workers.  The toys should be new, but unwrapped so it can be determined what  age and sex child will best match.

Thanks to all who will participate.  Remember, you have until Wednesday of next week to turn these in.

Thursday

“I have set you as a light to the Gentiles,

that you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:47~

Thankfulness: Day 29

I’m thankful for willing workers.  They might be willing to do different things, but they are willing to do various tasks without expecting to get paid or even thanked.  I appreciate those who notice needs in their homes, jobs, churches, and communities and gladly meet those needs.  I believe more people notice the needs, than meet the needs, but I’m especially thankful for those who do both.

Rene Deck was at church last night.  She is doing well following her surgery.  Susie Sharkey and Elizabeth Carol New will both have surgery next week.  Pray all goes well during surgery and recovery is complete and timely.

Jimmy Schwartz continues to improve at home.  Keep him in your prayers.

Pray for Mr. Billy Travis and his family as he has a serious surgery today.

Pray for Sam Liberto as he recovers from some stents he received last week.

Continue to pray for the homebound as the colder weather tends to make them stay in even more.

The Georgia Barnett goal at FBC,K was exceeded by about $75.00.  Thank-you to all who gave to help win the lost in Louisiana.

The anual senior adult Christmas lunch will be Wednesday, Dec. 5th at 11 a.m.  We will have a guest entertainer you will enjoy.

Two associational Christmas opportunities

  • Stamped religious Christmas cards for the inmates of the parish jails
  • New unwrapped Christmas toys for children of migrant workers

The deadline for these two projects is Wednesday, December 5th at FBC,K.  Goals in other churches may vary slightly.

Looking ahead, the annual Lottie Moor Christmas Tea for our association will be Sunday, December 30th at 2 P.M. at FBC, K.  This is an opportunity to join with other ladies and girls to learn more about Lottie Moon and our annual offering for international missions.

Pray for each of us to be more willing when we notice needs or are asked to help meet needs.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Obituary

Lina Warren Brock
(February 21, 1920 – November 27, 2012)

A resident of Amite, she passed away at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at her home. She was born February 21, 1920 in Lismore, LA and was 92 years of age. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Northwestern Louisiana University in 1942, worked as a Rural Sociologist for LSU Ag Center in Baton Rouge and later taught high school until her retirement. She was known as “The Flower Lady” and received numerous Garden of the Month awards. She is survived by her 4 children, Bettie Johnson and husband, Charles, Thibodaux, Carolyn Helms and husband, Vernon, Schriever, Latimer A. “Bubba” Brock, Jr. and wife, Cecelia, Natalbany and Robbie Davenport, Lismore; 11 grandchildren, Kristin H. LaFleur, Latimer A. “Bub” Brock, III, and wife, Jill, Casey H. Smythe and husband, Jimmy, Jay E. Helms and wife, Rosemary, Dennis Lee Brock and wife, Gretchen, Leslie P. Clifton and husband, Bubba, Cristalle Brock, Amanda P. Coleman and husband, Jeffrey, Rebecca J. Overmier and husband, Scott, Lauren J. Jambon and husband, Ross and James B. Brock; 18 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Latimer A. Brock, Sr.; son, Ray E. Brock; parents, Pierre and Sally Beard Warren; infant sister, Bettie Etta Warren; second husband, Irvin P. Bernard, Sr. The family would like to thank Community Care Hospice, her two sitters, Jan Hall and her daughter, Robbie, for their dedicated care and service. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2012. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Wednesday

 “Take on an entirely new way of life —

a God-fashioned life,

a life renewed from the inside and working itself into your conduct

as God accurately reproduces his character in you.”

~Ephesians 4:22-24 MSG~

 

More precious pictures of the Jones babies

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Reesa Birch DeLee is still in a New York hospital according to the last word I had.  Please pray for this family as they go through a very difficult time.

Mrs. Lina Brock, my biology teacher, passed away.  Please be in prayer for her four children and their families.

Pray for businesses such as Hobby Lobby and Chick-Fil-A and schools such as Liberty University as they stand up for their faith in today’s world.

Thankfulness: Day 28

Today, I’m thankful for leftovers.  I look forward to not having to cook all my foods daily.  I save time when I can serve a prepared food more than one day.  I also get to enjoy some great foods again the are more labor-intensive.  I enjoy other leftovers too – a flower arrangement, a song that lingers in my mind, thoughts of a sermon or lesson, looking at old family or school pictures, shared memories with a friend or relative, etc.  I wish you some great leftovers today, whether it’s the food kind or not.

Expecting a great Wednesday!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

So, my dear brothers and sisters,

be strong and immovable.

Always work enthusiastically for the Lord,

for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

~1 Corinthians 15:58, NLT~

If you are on Facebook, you may want to check out the new page “Rachel 2 Rwanda” set up by Rev. Keith Rhodes.

Mrs. Helen Robertson continues to have a slow pace recovering from her broken hip.  Say a special prayer for the long-time owner of Helen’s Flower Shop on Camille St. in Amite.

Thankfulness: Day 27

Today, I’m thankful for rainy days when I can work inside and accomplish things I have on my “To Do” list.  They often become cooking days.  My family never complains about that!  I’m also thankful for the sunny days God sends our way.  He is God and knows what we need.

Baptist Press: Don’t miss reading the Hurricane Sandy recovery.

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Accomplish something special on this rainy day!

Anna Lee