Author: Anna Lee

Friday – Snow Day!

I’ve been trying to write this since 11:30 last night, but the weather didn’t cooperate.

 

I think this is a good verse to practice more and more each year:

“The King will reply,

‘Truly I tell you,

whatever you did for one of the least

of these brothers and sisters of mine,

you did for me.’

~Matthew 25:40~

 

Last night, I was going to tell you we were not going to have Bible study this morning.  I think when you took one look of the white environment we all live in today, you were able to make that decision for yourself.

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Week of Prayer – https://www.imb.org/day-6/

 

 

Read the Bible – I Peter 1-2, Psalm 33, and video on I Peter

 

 

Be extra careful on this snow day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday Second Addition

Bettye Fussell

 

I also learned that Mrs. Evelyn Bridges passed away this morning.  She has been at the Greensburg Nursing Home for a few months.

 

 

 

Two deaths in one church family in one morning.  Two more sweet Kentwood ladies now in heaven and healed of their health issues.  What a sweet thought!

 

Ora Lee Wilson will be in charge of food for the services for both families.  Please call her and volunteer to prepare something for each family.

Thursday Addition

As hard as it is to post this, I can rejoice knowing Bettye is healed in heaven where there is no sickness or death.  Her friends and family can see her again one day if they choose to follow her to heaven.
Bettye Wicker Schilling Fussell

June 01, 1944 – December 07, 2017

 

On Thursday, December 7, 2017, our beautiful Bettye was called to meet our glorious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She gave her all during this devastating journey but God knew it was time. Bettye was born on June 1, 1944 and has always been a resident of Kentwood but for 6 years, when her husband, Harold, was in college in Monroe, LA. She is survived by her husband, Harold L. Fussell; son, Ken Fussell  and wife, Cyndie; daughter, Jill Fussell Smith and husband, Chris; five grandchildren, Ryan and Megan Fussell and Colby, Jacey, and Kyler Smith; sister, Fran Schilling Walker and nieces, Ashley and Amber Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents, H. Leonard and Natalie Schilling; granddaughter, Christy Smith and her brother in law, James (Jimbo) Walker. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 PM until 9 PM, Friday, and from 8 AM until religious services at 10 AM Saturday, December 9, 2017. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a non profit organization called Becki and Bettye’s Victory Bags c/o Misty Welch, 9731 Ravenwood Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70818. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday

“We know that in all things

God works for good with those who love him,

those whom he has called according to his purpose.” 

~Romans 8:28 TEV~

 

There are many people having tests, waiting for results, dealing with cancer treatments, having surgery, etc.  Please pray for those that you are aware of.

 

Students are facing semester tests in some schools.  Pray for them as they prepare.

 

Rusty Benoit‘s heart surgery went well at Ochsner yesterday.  He’s in ICU now.  Please continue to pray for him, the medical staff, and his family.

 

The Friday Morning Bible Study will continue the study of Ezekiel Friday.

 

Read the Bible – James 4-5 & Psalm 32

 

Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Day 5 – https://www.imb.org/day-5/

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

The weather has been both cold and wet.  Be careful to stay healthy and safe.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

But as it is written: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,

nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.’

~1 Corinthians 2:9 NKJV~

 

Richard Navarra

June 06, 1956 – December 04, 2014

Richard Navarra, 58, of Maurepas, passed away on December 4, 2014, as a result of liver cancer. His family and close friends were by his side when he drifted off to be with the Lord. Richard was born on June 6, 1956, to Dominick and Margaret Navarra of Amite. He married the love of his life, Lou Cook, on July 3, 1981. They have one daughter, Brittany; son-in-law, Clay Lauzervich and a beautiful granddaughter, Sidney Lynn Lauzervich; brother, Roger Navarra; niece, Charlotte Phillips; nephew, Dominick Navarra, and other relatives. Richard was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He took great pride and joy in his family and had an enormous love for people. He never met a stranger and if he was your friend, he was your friend for life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing, making his famous beef jerky, and hanging out at Hi-Ho in the mornings with a great group of friends before work. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dominick and Margaret Navarra and sister, Ramona Navarra. Visitation will be held at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 9 AM until funeral service at 12 Noon on Saturday, December 6, 2014. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

(Richard was one of my former students.)

 

Senior Adult Holiday Luncheon – FBC, Kentwood at 11 A.M. today

 

Children in Action (Missions Class) will meet at 6 P.M. to learn more about the life of Lottie Moon, the offering named in her honor, and the Bible story of the birth of Jesus.  All elementary age children are invited to join us.

 

Lottie Moon Week of Prayer for international missions – Day 4 (Mexico City) – https://www.imb.org/day-4/

 

Read the Bible – James 1-3, Psalm 31, and video on James found at http://bibleproject.com

 

Surprise! Surprise! – There are now reports for snow at the end of the week.  Be prepared for this weather change!  Help someone else who might not be prepared.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and comes down from the Father of lights,

with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

~James 1:17 NKJV~

 

Here is a prayer request I’ve been waiting to be able to share.  Rusty Benoit will be having open-heart surgery tomorrow, Wednesday, at Ochsner.  Please pray for Jana, Reece, Jack, and other family members as you pray for Rusty.

 

We know that, unfortunately, the holiday season leads to an increase of  criminal activity.  A friend from Montpelier Baptist Church said someone took the petty cash ($54.00) and all the church’s historical records Sunday night.  Let’s pray the records are found and returned and that people will not choose to steal and commit other crimes but learn about loving God and others.  Montpelier had the solution to the needs of the person(s), but it isn’t petty cash and church historical records.  It’s Jesus!

 

I spent some time assessing the results of the Lottie Moon Tea we had Sunday afternoon.  We had almost 120 people in attendance representing at least 13 churches and almost 1700 stamped Christmas cards turned in which will be delivered to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail this week.  I don’t have a count of the cards for the St. Helena Parish Jail, but some cards will be sent there by the St. Helena Parish churches.  We have a good many Bibles which will be distributed at the jail too, but I don’t have all of them here to count.  We also had many, many people who learned about loving people and doing missions.  Thank you to all who attended and/or supported the tea and projects in any way!

 

 

Read the Bible – Hebrews 11-13 and Psalm 30

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com

 

No matter what is on your agenda today, I hope you remember that the celebration of the birth of Jesus is the true reason for this annual holiday season.  

Anna Lee

Monday

Let us acknowledge the LORD;

let us press on to acknowledge him.

As surely as the sun rises, he will appear;

he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.”

~Hosea 6:3~

 

Thank you, Lord, for giving us a great opportunity yesterday to share our love for You, missions, and each other!  May seeds have been planted in hearts that will impact the world for Jesus!

 

Ora Lee Wilson was thrilled yesterday to share that her son-in-law, Rob Anderson, is finally getting better.  Thank God for the good report and future prospect of Rob living a healthy life again.

 

Read the Bible Today – Hebrews 9-10, Psalm  29, and the video on Atonement found at http://bibleproject.com

 

Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Day 2 – https://www.imb.org/day-2/

I hope you will have a desire to learn about the need for people around the world to be introduced to Jesus.  May our gifts to this offering be used worldwide to share the most precious message in the world, Jesus!

 

May we be diligent in our efforts to do our part!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

 

But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart;

consider what great things he has done for you.

~1 Samuel 12:24~

 

Please pray for Linda K. Graves, formerly of the East Fork community.  She has been sick the last two days.

 

Fannie Louise Kent

November 23, 1927 – November 30, 2017

 

Fannie Louise Kent was born on November 23, 1927 in Amite, LA. and departed from this life on November 30, 2017 at her home in Amite. She was a loving mother and a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. Fannie Lou enjoyed reading, writing and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and most of all, her dear friend, June Clemons.

Fannie Lou is preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Louise Eldridge; her husband, Charlie Kent; and her son, Chuck Kent. Survivors include her sister, Libby Haynesworth; 6 children, Debra Frohn and husband, Richard; Karl Kent and wife Debi; Jon Kent and wife, Yolanda; Kim Finch and husband, Billy; Eric Kent and wife, Tonya; Dina Spears and husband, Wayne. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren: Melissa Frohn Starrett, Jesse Frohn, Thomas Kent, Lexi Kent, Wesley Finch, Chad Finch, Taylor Finch, Lacey Kent, Charli Spears, Karson Spears, and Tanner Spears; and thirteen great-grandchildren: O’Neal Starrett, Roland Starrett, Richard Frohn, Vivian Frohn, Russell Frohn, Aubrey Kent, Madison Finch, Tycer Finch, Cameron Finch, Jaelynn Finch, Brooklynn Finch, Stevie Lou Finch, and Dylan Chunn.

A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Amite at 5:00PM on Sunday, December 3, 2017. There is no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the First United Methodist Church in Amite.

Read the Bible – Hebrews 7-8 & Psalm 28
Today is the day!  We are having our annual Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood at 2 P.M.  The tables are beautifully decorated.  I will be so happy to see it full of happy people in about 12 hours.  The program will be as great as the room already appears.
Today is the first day of the Week of Prayer for international missions.  Our focus today will be the Bagby family in Nepal.  https://www.imb.org/day-1/ and https://www.imb.org/2017/12/03/week-of-prayer-bagby/
Have a fantastic Lord’s Day!  Remember, Jesus is definitely the “reason for the season”!
Anna Lee