Author: Anna Lee

Thursday

“. . . The urgent request of a righteous person

is very powerful in its effect.”

~James 5:16 HCSB~

 

Please pray for Buddy Waller today as he sees a surgery to set up surgery.  I think he will be appreciative of our prayers.

A number of people are undergoing medical testing.  Pray for this group of people.

David got a better report from the retina specialist Friday.  He is seeing better.  The retinas are remaining attached.  Swelling is going down in the left eye. The doctor cleared him for driving.  David is enjoying that freedom again.  The doctor also gave him permission to travel to higher elevation, so we will be able to travel to GA for our 14 year old grandson, Braden’s, eagle scout ceremony.  We are thanking God for healing and you for praying.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 9:10-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off at FBC, Kentwood has now collected 851 shoeboxes.  We will be open through Sunday for those of you who are still packing “shoeboxes”.  Monday, out boxes will travel to the regional location in Hammond.

 

The church services are now being videoed for our new video ministry to the homebound.  The first videos will be delivered next month.  If you are aware of a homebound person who is interested, please call the church office with the name.  Thank-you!

Christmas stamps are being collected for Christmas cards we already have.  They will be delivered to local prisoners in December.  The deadline for turning in stamps is December 4th.  Thank-you to those who have already given money or stamps.

Children in Action will meet next Wednesday at 6 P.M. as usual.  Last night, we had a great time working on a craft, learning about a missionary family, practicing praying, and preparing an invitation to share with a friend.

The next “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be Tuesday, November 22nd at 11 A.M.  All ladies are invited to join us there.

 

There will be a Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 20th at the Kentwood Methodist Church at 5:30 P.M.  Fellowship will follow in the fellowship hall.

 

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.                                                                                                                                          ~ Psalm 119:105 (NIV)~

“Wonderful Words of Life”

 

Thankfulness, Day 17 – Today, I’m thankful to add more years to my teaching career though Sunday School, Missions, Bible Study, etc.  I’ve shifted from a full-time teacher and Sunday School teacher to being able to teach regularly in various aspects of my church.  It’s my calling.  I love it!

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Tonight is the night!  6:30 is the time.  We hope to see many of you.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

2 My Father’s house has many rooms;

if that were not so,

would I have told you that I am going there

to prepare a place for you?

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you,

I will come back and take you to be with me

that you also may be where I am.

4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”

~John 14:2-4~

 

 

Jeanna Lee-Newton is better.  Her mother, Brenda Russell, thanks you for your continued prayers.

Robin Miller Jordan’s husband, Patrick, was released from rehab to go home.  Thank God for this wonderful news.

Pray for our country as we transition to a new administration.

 

Sharon Rohner Needham

March 21, 1948 – November 13, 2016

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4005785

 

Shared by Butch Reviere –

My father-in-law, Rev. Willie J. Passman (a veteran of the Korean era) was received into the presence of our Heavenly Father just after 4pm yesterday, Nov. 14th. Visitation will be at Crain’s Funeral Home here in Franklinton Thursday from 5 til 9 and the celebration of his life and his Savior will be at Acy’s Creek Baptist Church Friday at 11:00am.

 

Thankfulness, Day 16 – Today, I’m thankful to have taught school so many, forty, years and to have hopefully impacted some knowledge, values, and Christian influence on hundreds of students.  It brings me great joy to see those students now and to get a hug and an update on their lives.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 119:18 (NIV)~

“Open My Eyes that I May See”

 

You can drop-off your OCC “Shoeboxes” at FBC, Kentwood from 9 A..M. – 5 P.M.

Children in Action, missions class for children from 3 years -5th grade, meets on Wednesdays at 6 P.M. in the L-wing of FBC, Kentwood

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 tomorrow night
Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood

 

NEW – We are working on beginning a video ministry to the homebound members of FBC,K next month.  If you know of any one who might enjoy viewing our church services, please contact the church office or me.  We will need to know if you have equipment to show a video.

 

May God use each of us to be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

Surely your goodness and love

will follow me all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

~Psalm 23:6~

 

Wonderful reports!

  • Sherman Cutrer‘s heart corrected itself.  He is back home.
  • Sandy B. Morgan‘s platelets are improving enough she is out of bleeding danger and has been allowed to go home.
  • Thank you, Lord!

The Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Station collected boxes from seven groups/individuals yesterday.  We had plenty of help during the day.  The slow time between visits gave us the opportunity to visit.  I must say Day One was a success because of all the shoeboxes that are on the way to a boy or girl somewhere who may never have received a gift before or heard of Jesus.  I’m looking forward to Day Two!

Thankfulness Day 15:  I must say how thankful I am for Samaritan’s Purse and its Operation Christmas Child.  David and I have seen the gifts and delivery people as they traveled overseas, the gifts actually being delivered, and the workers as they traveled home.  I can only imagine how lives of boys and girls have been changed.  I’m sure many heard about Jesus and His love for the first time.

The Friday Morning Bible Study will complete John 11 this week.  Handouts will be available for the next chapter.  See you at 10:00.

 

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 147:1-7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Come join us at 6:30 for our monthly gathering.  We love to have our friends here and love to make new friends.

 

Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.                                                                                                                                         ~ Psalm 119:143 (NIV)~ 

(We can delight in the Lord despite our troubles!)

“Jesus is Coming Soon”

 

Knowing that Jesus is going to come soon should guide our footsteps today and every day!

Anna Lee

 

Monday

Do not forget the covenant I have made with you,

and do not worship other gods.  

Rather, worship the LORD your God;

it is he who will deliver you

from the hand of all your enemies.”

~2 Kings 17:38-39~

 

Thankfulness, Day14:  Today, I’m thankful FBC, Kentwood was asked to be a new drop-off location for the collection of shoeboxes.  We will be accepting shoeboxes for the next week beginning at 9:00 each day.  May God richly bless each child who receives a shoebox and each person involved in preparing and sending them around the world.

 

Please pray for Jeanna Lee-Newton and her family.  Her parents, Ricky and Brenda Russell of Chesbrough, went to check on her after church yesterday and were heartbroken when they saw her.  Many prayer are needed for this family.

Sandy Bennett Morgan, a former student, is hospitalized in Baton Rouge with a rare blood disorder.  Pray for Sandy, Paul, and Zach as well as other family members and the medical staff caring for her.  You may remember Zach’s Lids for Kids, collection of hats for sick children and delivery to numerous hospitals.  Sandy got Zach started on this and other ministries to help children with medical needs.

Please pray for Sherman Cutrer.  His is hospitalized in Baton Rouge with heart issues.  I’m sure your prayers will be appreciated.

Please continue to pray for Kenneth Birch and his back issues.  He has a procedure scheduled for December 7th.

 

Scripture Writing: Psalm 116:23-36

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. ~ 1 Peter 3:18 (NIV)~

“Where You There”

 

This week David and I will have the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin.  It starts at 6:30 and is always a time of great Christian fellowship.

May you be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness

and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,

in whom we have redemption,

the forgiveness of sins.

~Colossians 1:13-14~

 

Our Madison is being baptized this morning in Prague.  We didn’t know until yesterday.  This is the first grandchild for us to miss this special event.  I’m up early, so at least I can pray at the approximate time.

 

Ray H. McElveen, Jr.

November 29, 1939 – November 12, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4004629&fh_id=10545

 

Thankfulness, Day 13 – Today I’m praying for a grandchild who has a love for all people, especially little children.  She has many skills such at singing, cooking, academics, ice-skating, and computer skills.  Lastly, she also has a giggle that is well-known and loved in the family.

 

Scripture Writing – I Chronicles 16:23-36

 

“Give thanks to the Lord.“  I Chronicles 16:34a

“Count Your Blessings”

 

This is the Lord’s Day.  Live it that way!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

 

Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior;

gather us and deliver us from the nations,

that we may give thanks to your holy name,

and glory in your praise.”

~1 Chronicles 16:35~

Jeanna Lee-Newman is at a care-giving location in New Orleans for at least the next four weeks.  Pray for her and for her family.

Chris Wales doesn’t seem to be home yet.  Pray for his recovery from knee-replacement surgery.  Pray for Kathy too.

David’s eyes were better yesterday than they have been since he started seeing the retina specialist.  David did require some laser surgery again.  He’s still to rest.  The doctor said he could drive again.  He chose to ride home and to/from a football game last night.

Larry Stevens Phillips

October 15, 1949 – November 11, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4004236&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – I Chronicles 16:8-14

 

Thankfulness, Day 12 – Today, I would like to share that I am thankful for a granddaughter who has intelligence, maturity, and always a sweet spirit.

 

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For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you.

We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will t

through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.

~Colossians 1:9 (NIV)~

“Near to the Heart of God”

 

Coming Monday – FBC, Kentwood will be the drop-off location for Samaritan’s Purse “shoeboxes”.  Check the website for locations and times.  Also, check the website for how you can track the movement of the shoebox(es) you packed.  You can learn what country your box goes to.  Any individual, church, club, school, etc. can bring your boxes to us this year.

 

I’m so glad I get to be involved in the shoebox ministry!

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday – Honoring Veterans

“For God is not unjust;

He will not forget your work

and the love you showed for His name

when you served the saints–

and you continue to serve them.”

~Hebrews 6:10 HCSB~

 

Please pray for Gloria Gill.  Her A-fib is back.  The doctor has doubled her medicine and told her to rest.  She’ll see him again Monday for a re-evaluation.  Please pray for Gloria.

Please pray for Tiffany B. Currier, daughter of Sim and Pam Bankston of Arcola.  She has had a headache for a month.  Tests have been done.  Tiffany is on bed rest following a blood patch to correct a lumbar leak.  Please pray for her.

Pray for David as he sees his retina specialist today.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 136:13-26

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world

                                                                                                                                   ~ 1 John 2:15-16 (NIV)~

“How Great Thou Art”

 

Thankfulness, Day 11 – Today, I am thankful for my granddaughter who has a love for shopping, organizing, and doing crafts.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“Don’t repay evil for evil.

Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you.

Instead, pay them back with a blessing.

That is what God has called you to do,

and he will grant you his blessing.”

~1 Peter 3:9 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

David and I had a good visit with Johnny Belgard Tuesday.  Four months in Ochsner was a long time.  He is looking better.  We thank God for his return to good health and for all your prayers for him.  One of the benefits of his improved health is the opportunity to again teach his Sunday School class at FBC, Amite.

Kathy said that Chris Wales may be able to return home tonight depending on how well he does in physical therapy.  Pray for Chris as he adjusts to his new knee,

Linda K. Graves is in Kentwood until Friday.  Thank God she has this opportunity to visit with friends and church family for a few days.

 

Gussie Hayden Stevens

February 09, 1934 – November 09, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4001749

Vertalee Hayden Blalock

December 10, 1924 – November 08, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4001784

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 136:1-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

     “Being Christian and American” – http://www.bpnews.net/47844/firstperson—being-christian-and-american

“On Mission Today” –  Subscribe and read stories such as “16 Ways to Pray for Missionaries” – http://lp.namb.net/subscribe-to-on-mission-today  (This is a free online magazine.)

    See this article as an example – https://www.imb.org/2016/11/08/16-ways-to-pray-for-missionaries/?utm_campaign=On+Mission+Today&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=37336950&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9YWOvN8TBcdCt30BC5YV6kyLI5bSah44DtjvtQ0o79BwCcQH0LRuedAIwgWT2I69PYbr3OewhSKJi6maFgL20_9cc8qA&_hsmi=37336950

Friday Morning Bible Study – FBC, Kentwood Fellowship Hall at 10:00; You are welcome to join us.

Christmas Joy Opportunity – Bring a book of Christmas stamps which will be placed on Christmas cards we already have and given to prisoners so they can communicate with family members during the Christmas Season.  The deadline is December 4th.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off – November 14-21 at FBC, Kentwood.

God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways;                                                                                                   he does great things beyond our understanding.                                                                                     He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’                                                                                                   and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’                                                                                                                                                        ~Job 37:5-6 (NIV)~

“He’s Everything to Me”

Lyrics – http://www.worshiptogether.com/songs/hes-everything-to-me

Scripture Reference – Acts 17:27

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S5AknvJAUU

Thankfulness Day 10 – I’m thankful for my grandson who has many outdoor skills/ love for country living, even though he was not raised in the country, leadership skills without being domineering, and is also very tenderhearted.

I hope you enjoyed “meeting my three grandsons”.  Tomorrow, I will begin to introduce you to my three granddaughters.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Now may the Lord of peace himself

give you peace at all times and in every way.

The Lord be with all of you.

~2 Thessalonians 3:16~

May each of you have the peace of the Lord today.

No matter whether you candidate won or lost, the Lord is on His throne!

Thankfulness, Day 9 – Today, I’m thankful for a grandchild who is lovable, athletic, and outgoing.  No name given, just wonderful qualities he possesses.

Children in Action will meet tonight at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.  If your children and/or grandchildren have not been coming, tonight is a wonderful night to start.  We include boys and girls from age 3 – fifth grade.

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD.

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.

                                                                                        ~Isaiah 1:18 (NIV)~

“God Bless America” – We sang this Monday at the  World Day of Prayer

Scripture Writing – Psalm 100:1-5 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+100%3A1-5&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

A current mission project you can help with is sending stamped Christmas cards to local inmates so they can send them to to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to communicate with family at Christmas.  If you bring some Christmas stamps, I have the cards.

Finsh your “shoeboxes” so you can turn them in next week.

 

 

I want to leave you with this post, written yesterday, from Waylon Bailey, pastor of FBC, Covington – http://waylonbailey.com/2016/11/09/how-to-pray-for-the-next-president/

Anna Lee

 

 

Election Day!

Humble yourselves, therefore,

under God’s mighty hand,

that he may lift you up in due time. 

Cast all your anxiety on him

because he cares for you. 

Be alert and of sober mind.

Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion

looking for someone to devour.

~1 Peter 5:6-8~

 

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson as she faces some side-effects from her last brain procedure.  Thank God she has come this far since the first surgery.

Marilyn Phillips of Texas is preparing to join her husband overseas where he will be teaching.  Marilyn’s mother, Nancy Phillips,  is not healthy.  Pray for the transition and the health issues.

Chris Wales‘ surgery went well.  He’ll be home in a few days to have his rehab done here.  Please continue to pray all goes well for him.

Billie Callihan Strahan grew up in a large family in Roseland.  I saw her recently when Karen Callihan Dykes passed away.  Billie is hospitalized in Baton Rouge.  Please pray for her and her family.

 

 

The rain was very welcomed at my house last night.  I’m looking forward to slightly cooler temperatures.

Today is the election day!  Let’s pray, then vote!

“Christians Should Vote” – http://www.bpnews.net/47846/nov-8–christians-should-vote

 

Thankfulness, Day 8 – I want to describe each of my grandchildren and tell you I am thankful for each one.  I’ll not name them or list them in a particular order.  Maybe, you will see some characteristics of one of your grandchildren.  Today’s grandchild has a love for technology and is methodical.  For the most part he is quiet, but not always.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Philippians 4:4-9

 

Samaritan’s Purse is about more than “shoeboxes”!  http://blog.samaritanspurse.org/inside-an-evacuee-camp-in-northern-iraq/?utm_source=SPFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YENI-16SM_SocialMedia&utm_content=11-7MosuliReport

You may be interested in reading Waylon Bailey’s article, “Is Your Church Healthy or Unhealthy?”  He has other good articles you might want to read.  waylonbailey.com

I refer you to Thom S. Rainer’s blog, thomrainer.com, frequently, but just found his son’s blog, artrainer.com.  You may want to spend some time on each of these sites.

 

“Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give happily to those in need, always being ready to share with others whatever God has given them. By doing this they will be storing up real treasure for themselves in heaven” (1 Timothy 6:18-19a TLB).

“Satisfied with Jesus”

 

“I am satisfied, I am satisfied,
I am satisfied with Jesus,
But the question comes to me,
As I think of Calvary,
Is my Master satisfied with me?”

Anna Lee