The bad weather is getting closer. Stay safe! Help a neighbor who may need better protection.
We are now home after spending a late “Christmas” with the Rome Alfords. We were so blessed to have this time together.
Author: Anna Lee
Tuesday (Posted early)
I’m going to share a few thoughts tonight.
- Bad weather is expected Tuesday afternoon and early Wednesday morning. Be aware of this problem and careful to make good decisions. Pray for safety for all.
- Baptist Press – bpnews.net
- Scripture Writing – Micah 6:8
- Devotional – http://odb.org/2016/02/23/a-better-view/
Monday
Look to the LORD and his strength;
seek his face always.
~I Chronicles 16:11~
Continue to pray for Mrs. Catherine Yarborough and her family. She is in Hood Memorial.
Today, as many people begin a new work week, let’s pray for them as they face their usual challenges and as new ones arise. May each Christian allow God to shine through them each day.
For those who do not work, may the week present opportunities to share their faith. May there be boldness in each opportunity.
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Scripture Writing – Romans 8:28-30
Women’s Ministry this Week
- Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
- The Cafe
- 11 A.M.
- Celebrating February birthdays
- Thursday – Ladies’ Night “Warming the Heart”
- FBC,K Fellowship Hall
- 6:15 P.M.
- Light supper provided
- Ages 3 – 103
- Friday – Bible Study
- FBC, Fellowship Hall
- 10 A.M.
- Completing John 2
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Be Still” – http://odb.org/2016/02/22/be-still-3/
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Be still, and know that I am God.
~Psalm 46:10~
- “Peace Be Still”
May His love shine through you all week long!
Anna Lee
Sunday
“There is no one holy like the LORD;
there is no one besides you;
there is no Rock like our God.
~I Samuel 2:2~
Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com
Thom S. Rainey – http://thomrainer.com/blog/
Today – Bible Study and worship
Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe at 11:00 A.M.
Thursday – Ladies’ Night “Warming the Heart” at FBC,K at 6:15, “Ya’ll come!”
Scripture Writing – Romans 5:1-8
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “The View from the Mountain” – http://odb.org/2016/02/21/the-view-from-the-mountain/
- Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above. ~Colossians 3:1~
- “Trust and Obey”
I sincerely hope that you “Trust and Obey” every day. This is a good day to be in God’s presence at your choice of a house of worship. Find one and benefit from Bible study and worship.
Anna Lee
Saturday – Published Friday Night
“Give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
~1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV~
Ruby Travis was very sick today. Let’s pray she is better tomorrow.
Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has had some falls this week. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
Jimmy Alford – Jimmy will have another test done Tuesday and meet with a team of doctors at Ochsner in New Orleans Wednesday. As you pray for him, please pray for his family too.
Lois Hill Wood
Born: August 29, 1918
Died: February 19, 2016
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3605939
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Scripture Writing – John 14:15-21
Devotional – “Four Ways to Look” – http://odb.org/2016/02/20/four-ways-to-look/
Joey + Rory – http://thislifeilive.com/a-week-to-remember/
Thank God for a beautiful day He provided for us today. Thank him for life on this beautiful day!
Anna Lee
Friday – Posted Early
But you, LORD, do not be far from me.
You are my strength;
come quickly to help me.
~Psalm 22:19~
Mrs. Willine Howell got sick night before last and was taken to Ochsner in New Orleans. She was better yesterday. Please pray for this sweet lady.
Jimmy R. Williams is much better and is now at home. Let’s thank God for his good care at Lacombe and his return to Kentwood.
Ruby Travis said Beverly Birdsong’s mother, Mrs. Lee, is doing a little better. Keep praying.
Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is home from rehab. I’m sure she appreciates hearing from her friends.
Another death & another former student:
and a resident of Bogalusa died Tuesday evening February 16, 2016 following a traffic accident in Baton Rouge. She was a 1990 graduate of Amite High School that enjoyed playing basketball. Missy also enjoyed coaching basketball for young people, including her daughters. She was definitely a people person and always outgoing to those she met. Missy was very caring towards her family.
Survived by:
Parents: Dale Toney and Judy Harper Toney of Pine
2 Daughters: Taylor Barr,
Jaelyn Barr and their father Chad Barr
Daughter and Son: Mallory Arlt,
Braden Arlt and their father Bryant Arlt
3 Sisters and Brothers in law: Marcie and Jeff Varnado,
Merrie and Sidney Ritchie all of Bogalusa,
Mindy and Charles Kelehan of Pine
Husband: Lateef “Bird” Murray
Also numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Delbert and Mavis Toney and Leo and Ruth Harper.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Thursday February 18th from 6 pm until 9 pm and after 9 am on Friday. A funeral service will be held at 11 am Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Shad Pittman and Rev. David Cutrer officiating. Burial will follow in Ponemah Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Charles Kelehan, Chase Kelehan, Jeff Varnado, Kolby Burns, Adam Whitecotton, Chad Barr
Honorary Pallbearer: Bryant Arlt
Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com
Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood
- For ladies from 3-103
- Thursday, February 25th at 6:15
- Please join us.
God is so good! He provided a large group, abundant food, talented musicians, and overflowing love tonight. Members of seven churches blessed us by coming to the cabin. God’s presence was certainly in the midst. We are blessed!
Anna Lee
Thursday
Though the mountains be shaken
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you
will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,”
says the LORD,
who has compassion on you.
~Isaiah 54:10~
Good News! Yesterday morning Ken Roberts’ doctors met and agreed the met the qualifications to be placed on the heart transplant list. Let’s thank God for that big step and wait with expectation the day when this will become a reality.
Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby had another procedure this week and is back at home. Please continue to pray for this family as they fight a continuing battle with Robbie Lynn.
Hayden Snow, great nephew of Mrs. Bessie Hayden, is having more problems with his health and being admitted to the hospital in New Orleans this morning.
Myrtle Bruce Evans (Linda Headrick’s mom)
Mary Amanda Caston Rice (Sister of Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell)
http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=mary-caston-rice&pid=177738318
Estelle Sutton Newton
Scripture Writing – Matthew 5:43-45
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Solitude and Service ” – http://odb.org/
- He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. ~Luke 9:11~
- “Serve Him with Gladness”
Reminder: The cabin doors will be open to you tonight for our monthly gathering. We begin at 6:30. Contact me if you need more information.
Anna Lee
Wednesday
The LORD your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.”
~Zephaniah 3:17~
Pray for Jimmy R. Williams and Linda. He is in ICU at The Heart Hospital. His blood pressure is down since he started treatment. Thank God for his improvement.
Corrine Watson‘s surgery will be delayed a while. She will have time to get stronger. Robotic, less invasive surgery, will be done at Ochsner in New Orleans. Pray she does get stronger during this time.
Brenda Russell asks for more prayers for Jeana who is hospitalized again. Thank God for Ricky and Brenda who have helped with her care for many years.
Gloria Gill will have a heart ablation at Lacombe in April. Pray for her as she goes through preliminary testing and waits for that day of her procedure.
Mike Moore of West Monroe saw his eye cancer specialist yesterday. He got another good report. This trip to the doctor was especially difficult because two people with the same problem and from the same area recently passed away. Thank God for good reports and medical personnel who give amazing treatment.
Beverly Birdsong’s mother has been ill for a while. Please continue to pray.
Scripture Writing – Matthew 22:37-40
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Opening Doors” – http://odb.org/2016/02/17/opening-doors/
- Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.
- “Pass it On” – OUR MISSION
Mark you calendar for the meeting at the cabin tomorrow night at 6:15.
Anna Lee
Tuesday
I’ve been delayed this morning because of yesterday’s weather. I’m back now!
For God so loved the world
that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have eternal life.
~John 3:16~
The key words – “whoever believes in Him”
If-then statement:
If – believe
Then – eternal life
That doesn’t sound complicated!
David’s brother‘s procedure went well yesterday. Now, another wait!
Join me in thanking God for His protection during the bad weather yesterday.
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Scripture Writing – Deuteronomy 11: 18-23
February 18 – Third Thursday at the Cabin @ 6:30
February 19 – No Bible study Friday!
February 23 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
February 25 – Ladies’ Night at 6:15 “Warming the Heart” – Come do a craft project with us!
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Written on Our Hearts” – http://odb.org/2016/02/16/written-on-our-hearts/
- These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.
- “Wonderful Words of Life”
Reminder: “Let Others See Jesus in You” – today!
Anna Lee
Jadon’s Journey
Jadon went for his test today at Children’s Hospital. We haven’t been there in a long time bc we see his neurologist at the Metairie clinic. As we walked in his hand held my hand tight and he got very quiet. I was quickly reminded of how much time we use to spend there, how scared we were, the many tears cried, and how sick Jadon once was. I then realized it has been 4 years since the last time he was put in the hospital. The place we use to call our 2nd home is now a distant memory. We did run into one of his nurses who use to take care of him, the lady that use to push him around telling everyone to have a blessed day (such a ray of sunshine to everyone), and we stopped by to see our favorite nurse in Dr. Weimer’s office. It was great to see all of them bc they all took such great care of Jadon but today it hit me just how thankful I am for Jadon’s health. He is doing things we thought he would never be able to do. Thank you God for always being by our side in the good times and the bad.
Monday
Be completely humble and gentle;
be patient, bearing with one another in love.
~Ephesians 4:2~
Kenny Ray Gill said his father-in-law, Gerald Miller, continues to do well. It’s so wonderful to know God performed a miracle in his health last week.
Pray for Betty Taylor. She has injured her knee again.
Scripture Writing – Deuteronomy 11: 13-15
It is good to hear from those of you who are greatly enjoying doing this each day. One good thing is that you can begin any day, so it is never too late to begin.
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “A Widow’s Choice” – http://odb.org/
- The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
- “God Will Take Care of You” – This song has helped me get through some of the hardest days of my life. I love the lyrics and tune. What an interesting story of its beginning, but so appropriate. I searched for a Tennessee Ernie Ford Youtube, but came up with this Andy Griffith version. I hope you will enjoy it today and return to this song on one of your difficult days.
Making your plans for the week? Don’t forget about the Third Thursday Gathering at the cabin at 6:30 this week. We would love to have you join us.
Anna Lee
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