“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.”
~2 Corinthians 9:15, HCSB~
Penny Dees McDowell
Penny’s surgery went well. The doctor was very pleased with the results. Penny should be much better soon.
National Guard
The 205th Engineering Battalion based in Hammond and Bogalusa will arrive HOME today! Those who went are excited to be coming home. Family members are elated to have their loved ones back at home and in time for Christmas. Thank God for their safety while traveling and while in the Middle East.
Third Thursday
We will have our regular meeting this week. Join us at the cabin at 6:30 for food, fellowship, and a devotional/music time.
Christmas Programs
Area churches have had numerous programs. I managed to attend three in the last four days. They were all very different in style, size of the choir (20-50), music (canned, praise band, orchestra), set differences, use of technology, with and without dinner, involvement of adults only vs. involvement of people of all ages, etc. The unifying cord was the theme – the birth and purpose of Jesus!
Baptist Press
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Love and Support”
Inspirational Stories – “Angel Rescued Sick Girl – True Story”
http://academictips.org/blogs/angel-rescued-sick-girl-true-story/
Hymn of the Day – “We Three Kings”
http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/e/t/we3kings.htm
The program tonight had shepherds, wise men, etc. As I looked at the nice costumes and gifts being delivered to the “young boy” version of Jesus, I thought of this song. I have great memories of a number of men who were special to me playing the part of the wise men. I also have seen teens play the part. I marvel at their wisdom that led the wise men to worship a young child so many years ago.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
At the end of our tea Sunday, a young girl gave me a small handful of change and requested I put it in the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. I told her she could take the money to her church and give it there, but she insisted I put it in the offering at Kentwood. Sunday, when we have the missions march, I will give her envelope of change as well as my own offering. I felt so blessed by the sweet heart of a child that is already at her young age so touched by the need for missions.
If you attend FBC, Kentwood, you may know how we are lighting up the words to “Joy to the World” as we collect money to help us reach our goal. I’m happy to report to all you Kentwood people that enough money was given Sunday to light up six more notes of our song. I’m looking forward to the next week and more progress toward our goal.
Thanks for taking time to check this site and to prayer. You are so important. I have a reminder for you: Jesus is the reason for the season (and your pardon from an eternity in hell).
Anna Lee
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