“You rejoice in this, though now for a short time
you have had to struggle in various trials
so that the genuineness of your faith—
more valuable than gold,
which perishes though refined by fire—
may result in praise, glory, and honor
at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
~1 Peter 1:6-7, HCSB~
Ron and Alana Ichter Greenwich, missionaries to Santa Catarina, Brazil have retired after 30 years and are returning home to Louisiana this weekend. Her dad was my music minister/children’s choir director when I was a child. Later, when Jennie served as a journeyman in Brazil, she taught the children of the Greenwich and Blackwell families, both from LA. Sweet memories! Her parents are also retired Brazilian ministers to Brazil. They live in Minden, LA and are so excited to have Alana home. Bro. Bill still serves on the church staff working with senior adults. I might add that some of the third generation of the Ichter family are currently serving as missionaries. What an legacy! How they have blessed and been blessed! I wonder how many souls will be in heaven because of the Ichter Clan. Please pray for Ron and Alana as they make this big change in their lives.
You may remember praying for a little boy named Eli. This is an update.
Today one year ago we came home from the hospital after the chemotherapy was over for good ! We claimed it and u claimed it with me…I remember how all of you came in agreement with me and for me that it was not over for him. I clearly remember the walk down the hallway to go home..it was awesome. I’m lucky to have a healthy boy and it teaches you to not take a day for granted and that you tell each other you love each other as much as possible. He’s a blessing… He’s smart ..he could teach lots of people to not sweat the small stuff in life and everyday battles. Money isn’t everything…materials aren’t everything.. Its who is in your life and the laughter as and the memory making a and the love as and hugs….don’t waste your day being upset over things we have no control of… My dad was that way to and I saw so much of him in Eli…. Each day is a gift..invest I n people.. This world is too full of people in it for themselves… Invest..smile.. Laugh ..love …its what got us thru each day in the battle and still today.
Born: January 31, 1932
Died: September 06, 2014
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2666858
Dorothy Rodriguez Burnthorn
Born: December 10, 1928
Died: September 05, 2014
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2666878
Norton “Bo” Varnado
Born: March 17, 1960
Died: September 04, 2014
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2665713
Edward Ridgedell
Born: November 20, 1943
Died: September 05, 2014
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2666742
Today is the day for frozen food for a family. Bring your bags to my classroom this morning. Food will be delivered today.
Saturday is the first craft day for Operation Christmas Child. Plan to spend your afternoon with us doing something that will be shared with children during the Christmas season. You can bring some crafts to lead others to making or just show up and help out. Either way will be appreciated.
The Senior Adult Revival is Monday through Wednesday at 10:00 with lunch following that.
- Monday – New Zion Baptist Church
- Tuesday – Kedron Baptist Church
- Wednesday – Greensburg
The Kentwood church van will be leaving at 9:15 Tuesday and Wednesday for members who choose to ride with them.
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “More of Him, Less of Me” – http://odb.org/2014/09/07/more-of-him-less-of-me/
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I also count all things loss or the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. ~Philippians 3:8~
God and our Father: To Whom be glory for ever.” ~Galatians 1:4-5~
- “To God be the Glory” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/togodbe.htm
Have a wonderful Lord’s Day! Make him the center of this day!
Anna Lee
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