Saturday

For I know the plans I have for you,”

declares the LORD,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.

 

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch has been moved to North Oaks Rehab and will begin physical therapy Monday.  Please keep her in your prayers.

 

Born: February 01, 1931
Died: January 14, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3559248&fh_id=10545

 

It seems like our area has had a large number of deaths lately.  Please remember all these families in your prayers.  Today, in the Kentwood area, two large families, Wales and Blackwell, will honor their loved ones.

 

Scripture Writing – Philippians 4:4-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

• IMB to close Richmond communications office
• Gary Hollingsworth elected exec. director in S.C.
• Adoption picture of salvation, parents say
• SANCTITY OF LIFE: Make your church ‘adoption-friendly’
• MLK’s advice to pastors called key to revival
• Episcopal Church censured for gay marriage stance
• Homosexual activist group targets Bapt. schools
• ERLC names 2016 Leadership Council
• OSCARS: R-rating prevalent in Oscar nominees
• SANCTITY OF LIFE: Making a difference
• ADOPTION: What God teaches us through orphans

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

• “Desiring Growth” – http://odb.org/2016/01/16/desiring-growth/
• Anyone who lives on milk . . .                                                                                                                   is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness.                                                                                                                                               ~Hebrews 5:13~
• “Take My Life, Lead Me Lord”
  • Lyrics – http://www.hymnary.org/text/take_my_life_lead_me_lord
  • History – http://www.brentwoodhomepage.com/r-maines-rawls-musician-60-year-resident-of-brentwood-cms-10715#.Vpok_sArLx4  (As I read these few paragraphs, I can tell this was a man I wish I had known.  Let’s spend time and get to know those around us who, like us, will not be here forever.  Let’s have those special memories to treasure forever.)
  • Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVAoNNtBaX8.

 

Looking Ahead

• Sunday and Wednesday – services in our local churches
• Two River’s Quarterly meeting at EFBC Monday at 10:00
• Third Thursday at the cabin – Thursday at 6:15
• “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – January 26th at 11:00
• January Bible Study (2 Corinthians) – New Zion Baptist Church – Sunday-Wednesday
• Ladies Night – February 25 at 6:15 at FBC,K
• Bible Study at FBC, K – Fridays at 10 A.M.

 

The more you serve, the more you grow!

Anna Lee