Month: November 2012

Monday

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;

and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the end of the earth.”

Acts 1:8

Mrs. Patsy Benefield is doing well.  Pray for her continued improvement.

Paul Boudreaux surprised his family with some walking.  Thank God for this progress.

Mr. Bobby Lawson was at church yesterday.  Pray for him as he gets treatment in the coming days.

Thankfulness: Day 19

I am thankful for running, hot and cold water and electricity in all the homes I have ever lived in.  Our water is good and very dependable.  The electricity blinks periodically, but usually comes right back on.  I know there are many people who have neither water nor electricity.  I have been blessed with both all my life.  I like it that way!  I’m thankful!

Many people will have some holidays this week.  Be sure you take time to think of your blessing before you indulge in the Thanksgiving meal.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“As holy people …

be sympathetic, kind, humble, gentle, and patient.”

~Colossians 3:12 GWT~

Thankfulness: Day 18

Today, I’m reminded how thankful I am for heating and air conditioning that I can easily adjust with the touch of a control panel.  I’m so blessed to be comfortable in my home.  Life is much easier for me than life was for my ancestors.  I appreciate what they went through, but thankful I don’t have to endure the extremes of nature in my home.

Have a  wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday’s Obituary

Virgil V. Woodard, Sr.
(November 2, 1920 – November 17, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, he died on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at his home. He was born November 2, 1920 in St. Helena Parish and was 92 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II and was a retired carpenter from Carpenters’ Local Union #1098. He is survived by his 3 sons, Woody Woodard and wife, Mary Lee, Roy Woodard and Gary Woodard; 1 daughter, Mary Sue Woodard, all of Kentwood; son-in-law, John Lester, Loranger; 4 grandchildren, Sam Woodard, Kentwood, Brandon Lester and wife, Kori, Loranger, Casey Whittington and husband, Jason, Ponchatoula and Ashley Woodard, Greensburg; 4 great-grandchildren, Eli Woodard, Barrett Whittington, Reese Whittington and Khloe Lester; 2 sisters-in-law, Mrs. Tullie Dean, Kentwood and Mrs. Martha Cain, McComb, MS; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many other family members and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Nell Woodard; daughter, Patricia Lester; 6 brothers and sisters, Buddy Woodard and wife, Ethel, Willie Woodard, Betty Harrell and husband, Frank, Maggie Ballard and husband, Phil, Corine Lillie and husband, Lemie and Clara Lee Woodard; 2 brothers-in-law, Pat Dean and Joe Cain. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 19, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Woodard. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Saturday

“For where two or three have gathered together in My name,

I am there in their midst.”

~Matthew 18:20 NASB~

Baptist Press News

BPNews.net

Today’s Promise: His Great Love for Us

http://www.cru.org/training-and-growth/devotional-life/todays-promise/index.htm

Thankfulness: Day 17

Today, I’m thankful for technology.

  • News that streams into my house as it happens and pictures from around the world of events as they happened.  (I remember the days of the Viet Nam War when we saw one day the events to the day before.)
  • A phone that rings in my house that connects me to family and friends in Kentwood, in the state, in the United States, and around the world.
  • A phone in my pocket or purse that finds me when I am not at home.
  • My computer that is like another brain, a television, a telephone, a typewriter, etc.  I depend on my computer for so many things off and on each day.

I know other people use more technology than I do.  That’s wonderful!  I have found the ones that are important to me.  I don’t wish to go back to the technology we had in the days when I was growing up, but  I’m so thankful for the current technology and looking forward to the technology of the future.

Get prepared for a great day in the Lord’s House tomorrow.  FBC, Kentwood will host the community Thanksgiving service tomorrow night at 6:00.  Fell free to join us.

Anna Lee

Friday

“When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them,

so they won’t give up in despair.”

~2 Corinthians 2:7 CEV~

Mr. Bobby Lawson is back at home.  Pray for him and pray for his family.

Callie Jenkins Austin got a fantastic report yesterday – No more cancer!  Join Callie, her family, and her friends in thanking God.

Pray for the situation Israel is facing today.

The AWANA children at FBC, Kentwood collected 60 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

The Third Thursday meeting at the cabin didn’t go as expected, but it was wonderful!  We are so thankful for many blessings!

Thankfulness: Day 16

I’m so thankful to be a part of the Third Thursday/Share Group meetings at the cabin.  What a blessing the meeting have been to David and me.  I’m so thankful to the many people who have been a part of this group.  We had three people for the first time last night, two who are relatively new, and others who have been a part for years.

Devotional: Our Daily Bread: Each Day

http://odb.org/

Baptist Press News

BPNews.net

Count your blessings today.  I’m sure you’ll find you have been richly blessed.

Anna Lee

Thursday Addition

I’m thankful for the revival services just completed at FBC, Kentwood and the opportunity to meet Dr. Wade and Mrs. Barbara Akins.  They touched my heart.  I’m also thankful for some of the music that I enjoyed so much I sang more than my throat needed and now have a cough that won’t go away.  It was worth my time and effort for sure.

Mrs. Alvarez is the mother of one of my former students.  Please be in prayer for the family and for the police as they search for the person(s) behind this crime.

http://www.actionnews17.com/News/AllNews/tabid/83/ArticleID/4070/ArtMID/435/MURDER-Hammond-businesswoman-killed-in-Wednesday-shooting-.aspx

Thursday

“I waited patiently for the Lord;

and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.”

~Psalm 40:1~

Robert Callihan thanks you for praying for him as he had a heart cath yesterday.  He doesn’t need surgery or stents.  He does have one small blockage, but it will be treated with a change of medication.

Andy Taylor has a couple of health issues that we can help be cleared up.  Let’s do our part in praying.

Abram Pounds, the boy involved in the bus accident in Washington Parish, has had surgery on both legs and is now in a regular hospital room.  Continue to pray for him.

Calli J. Austin is facing her battle and making progress.  Some days are better than others.  Pray she has a good day today.

Frances Ann M. Davis has learned she also has a big battle to fight.  Pray for her as she begins treatment.

Check out the Jones family blog to see their latest news.  God is good!

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Operation Christmas Child collection ends this week.  Line Creek Baptist Church collected 201 boxes.  What a blessing that will be to 201 children somewhere in the world next month!  I don’t have a count of the boxes from Kentwood yet.  Thanks to all who helped in this wonderful project in the many churches around the world.

We invite you to share some time with us at 6:30 tonight for our Third Thursday Meeting.  Come and be blessed.

Thankfulness: Day 15

Today, I’m thankful for all the hours I got to spend canning and freezing foods this summer.   I renewed my interest in making jams and jellies, put up lots of vegetables and berries in the freezer, and really “broke in” a new canner in a big way.  It is very rewarding to look at the “fruits” of my labor and even better to eat them and share them.  My time spent canning and freezing foods was a good investment of my time.  I’m thankful I was able to put in the time and effort and had the equipment and space to keep the food for future use.  What a blessing!

Have a wonderful day!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

 “As for God, His way is perfect;

The word of the LORD is proven;

He is a shield to all who trust in Him.”

~Psalm 18:30, NKJV~

Robert Callihan

I am having a heart catherization in the morning at 7:30am in BR. I would appreciate everyone’s prayers Thanks

Operation Christmas Child

Shoeboxes are due at the church today.  Please leave them in the front stairwell.

Revival

Tonight is the last night of revival at FBC, Kentwood.  The service begins at 7:00.  Wendy Fowler will lead some children in singing for us tonight.  (The Singing Deacons for FBC, McComb were very good!)

Third Thursday

We will meet at the cabin tomorrow night at 6:30 for food, fellowship, a devotional, and music.  You are invited to join us.

Baptist Press always has some very good articles.

BPNews.net

Devotional by Holley Gerth: You Don’t Have to Do More

http://holleygerth.com/you-dont-have-to-do-more/#comments

Thankfulness: Day 14

I thank God for a husband and friends who love to garden.  We have eaten more fresh vegetables this year than ever before.  Of course, God is the real gardener.  He provides the soil, the sunshine, the rain, the seeds, and the right temperatures the vegetables need.  We have to be careful not to take too much credit.  I know it takes human work too, but it would all be useless without God doing His part.  Thank you, God for the wonderful crops you provided.  (I also like flowers.  God really has a “green thumb”!)

Do something special for others today.  

Anna Lee

Tuesday Urgent Request

From Monica McNabb Miley

Prayers Needed!!! A little boy from our church and school was hit by a car this morning in front of his house. He has severe injuries to both of his legs, a ruptured spleen, and bleeding scalp. He has been transferred to Children’s Hospital where it is expected he will have to undergo surgery on his legs. This little boy is my Gracie’s age. Please take time and say a prayer for him and his parents. His name is Abram Pounds and his parents are Dennis and Jana Pounds. Thank you!!