Category: Announcement

2016

Happy New Year!

And we know that in all things

God works for the good of those who love him,

who have been called according to his purpose.

~ Romans 8:28~

 

Last year, on 1-1-15, I started a Blesssings/Thankfulness project.  Each day of 2015, I wrote some way I was blessed that day or something I was thankful for.  I completed the year by writing the 12-31-15 paper last night.  I had an old, unusual vase that I tied a small ribbon around.  That has been my collection jar.  On day, hopefully soon, I will take all the papers out of the jar, organize them by date and put them in a notebook.  Now, will I start a new jar or use a new method for 2016?  That remains to be seen!

Without reading all those papers, I can tell you God richly blessed me this past year.  I am so thankful for His love and watch-care over me and those I love so much.

 

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is continuing to improve.  Keep her in your prayers.

Mr. James Miller has had a few good days.  He has a break before the next round of treatment.  Stay tuned for information about giving blood to replace some of what he has used lately.

 

Scripture Writing – January 1 – Isaiah 43:16-19

Get a notebook and spend a few minutes each day in God’s Word.

 

Frozen Food Sunday is coming up this  week.  Be sure to have some frozen food ready to share.  Bring your items to my classroom before Sunday School.  I will add my items and deliver Sunday afternoon.  Your food will be a blessing all month.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Be safe if you are traveling today!

Anna Lee

Continue reading “2016”

New Years Eve

Great peace have they who love your law,

and nothing can make them stumble.

~ Psalm 119:165~

Today is the day left to choose a Bible reading plan for 2016.  Bro. Joey mentioned plans at prayer meeting last night.  Bro. Don Meadows posted his on Facebook this morning.  I will be doing Scripture Writing and have already shared the January Scriptures with others.  I plan to share daily on here, but if someone wants it by the month or year, please ask me to send it to them that way.

 

 

Please pray for my friend and former student, Lisa Whitner Carruth, who begins her next round of treatment today.

Update on Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch shared by her daughter-in-law, Pam:

Good day for Mrs. Mary Kliesch…tests showed no blockages, she got the tube removed, and she is able to eat a liquid diet. We just need to pray that she can stand and walk soon! Thank you everybody for the prayers…they worked and the Lord blessed her.

Joey Feek – http://www.gospelherald.com/articles/61031/20151230/dying-joey-martin-feek-of-music-duo-joey-rory-celebrates-incredible-christmas-with-family-by-grace-of-god.htm

 

 

There will be a blood drive on January 24th to replace blood used by Mr. James Miller.  That’s a Sunday.  The plans are to begin in the morning and continue into the afternoon, but the exact hours are not established yet.  Soon, you will be able to call the church office and schedule a time to give.

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – COMPLETED YESTERDAY!

Scripture Writing – Today, the instructions say for you to write any verse(s) you choose.  You can write some favorite, one you are trying to learn, or one that means something special to you today.

Lottie Moon Offering – According to the figures Bro. Joey shared last night, FBC,Kentwood has already given 80% of their goal.  I’m happy and thankful.  We’ll be at 100+% soon.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

I’ve often heard this is a day that many people are depressed.  If this fits you or anyone you know, please read the devotional and watch the Youtube just above here. Your life can have purpose far greater than your ever dreamed.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you;

he will never let the righteous fall.

~Psalm 55:22~

Mr. James Miller needed two more units of blood and platelets yesterday.  To help keep blood available for those like him who need it, there will be a blood drive on Sunday, January  24th.  I’ll tell you more later, but mark your calendar now.  (David and I have had the opportunity to be with Mr. James when he got blood or platelets.  The unit at the hospital was full each time.  This let me know again how important blood drives are.)

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is in North Oaks, room 3222.

Latest news on Mrs. Mary Kliesch…they will do x-rays tomorrow to decide if surgery is needed…if they see a blockage in gastro-intestinal area. We are praying surgery will not be needed. Her blood pressure is ok now. She is still not able to stand or walk. Prayers are needed…Thank you!!!                                          ~Written by Pam Kliesch~

Johnny Belgard is still at Ochsner Hospital.  His improvement is slow, but seems to be headed in the right direction.  Please continue to pray for him.

Johnny “Lil Man” Santangello and family

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Esther 6-10

Read the Bible in 2016 – If you would like to select a daily devotional and a daily Bible reading plan, please check out this page

– https://www.biblegateway.com/landing/newyear/

Scripture Writing – December 29th – James 1: 16-18

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

 

 

Opportunities

  • Blood Drive 
    • January 24th
    • FBC, Kentwood
    • Help replenish blood given to Mr. James Miller
    • Make blood available to others in our area
  • Frozen Food for Families
    • 1st Sunday of each month
    • Bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School
    • Food will be given out Sunday afternoon
  • Bible study of “John” – Chapter 1
    • Fridays at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC,K
    • January 8th
    • All ladies are invited to attend.
  • Today – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Celebrate birthdays of ladies of FBC,K
    • 11 A.M.
    • Meet in side room
  • Associational WMU
    • East Fork
    • Monday, January 18th
    • Honoring WMU ladies who passed away in 205
  • Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions
    • Gifts given Sunday will be counted today.
    • Let’s meet & exceed our goal again this year.
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – Make plans to join us at the cabin next month for our monthly gathering.  You will always be welcome.  We meet at 6:30.  Each month is unique in many ways.  Come see for yourself.

 

 

Have a wonderful day.  Enjoy some more weather more like winter,

Anna Lee

Monday Evening – Opportunity

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Join Franklin Graham
in Baton Rouge
America is in trouble, and it’s getting worse every day. More and more, we see the godless forces of secularism seeking to silence Christians who stand up for their beliefs. We see a culture that wants to remove God and His Son, Jesus Christ, from public view. As a nation we have turned our back on God.
That’s why I’m going to Baton Rouge—and all 50 state capitals—in 2016 to hold prayer rallies as part of the Decision America Tour. I will be challenging believers to pray for our nation, vote for candidates who support biblical values, and to run for office at all levels—local, state, and federal. I will also be preaching the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, which has the power to change hearts and lives.
Will you join me for this important event? I encourage you to bring your friends, your family, and your church. Let’s stand together in prayer for our country before it’s too late.
 
Decision America Tour Prayer Rally
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
12:00 pm
North Boulevard Town Square
Corner of North Blvd and 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
 
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
2 Chronicles 7:14, NKJV
I hope to see you there! Thank you, and may God bless you.
Franklin Graham, President
Samaritan’s Purse

Sunday Evening

I probably will be late posting in the morning because of the weather.  I thought I would share a little tonight.

  • Mr. Frank Lea passed away this morning.  Arrangements will be made Monday.
  • Tuesday morning at 11:00, the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be at The Cafe.
  • Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 32-34
  • Scripture Writing – Philippians 2:9-11

 

Sunday

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host

appeared with the angel,

praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to men

on whom his favor rests.”

~Luke 2:13-14~

Kristi Allen

Born: October 03, 1980
Died: December 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3536083&fh_id=10545

Elizabeth “Betty” Pevey Lee

Born: April 30, 1933
Died: December 25, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3536108

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Jude – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jude+1&version=NIV

Scripture Writing – Philippians 2:5-8 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A5-8&version=NIV

Lottie Moon Offering -Let’s continue to support our international missionaries, those returning to the states and those staying on the field.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday
  • 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe
  • Celebrating December Birthdays

 

Two Rivers Associational WMU

  • Quarterly Meeting
  • East Fork Baptist Church
  • Third Monday – January 18th
  • Memorial Service for members who passed away in 2015

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

 

10 But the angel said to them,

“Do not be afraid.

I bring you good news of great joy

that will be for all the people.

11 Today in the town of David

a Savior has been born to you;

he is Christ the Lord.

12 This will be a sign to you:

You will find a baby wrapped in cloths

and lying in a manger.”

~Luke 2:10-12~

 

 

Yesterday‘s rain and warm temperatures made for a different Christmas in 2015.  I thank God for the day, regardless of the temperature or the rain.

 

Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe to celebrate December birthdays (11:00 A.M.)

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 27-28

Scripture Writing – Galatians 4:4-7

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Waylon Bailey – WaylonBailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – TomRainer.com

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – International Mission Board – “Making Disciples and Multiplying Churches” – http://www.imb.org/about-us/history.aspx#.Vn59tMArLx4

Let’s do our part in making disciples here and around the world!

Anna Lee

 

Christmas Eve

While they were there,

the time came for the baby to be born,

 and she gave birth to her firstborn,

a son.

She wrapped him in cloths

and placed him in a manger,

because there was no room

for them in the inn.

Luke 2:6-7

Frieda Jones

PRAYER OF THANKS!!! I DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE CHEMO TREATMENTS. I GO TO THE ONCOLOGIST IN TWO WEEKS. SHE WILL PRESCRIBE THE CHEMO TABLET THAT I TAKE FOR FIVE YEARS. I AM HEALING SLOWLY. I AM THANKFUL TO EACH OF YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR MY HEALING BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL. HOLIDAYS ARE EXTREMELY ROUGH!!! RIGHT NOW EVERYDAY IS ROUGH. GOD IS BETTER TO ME THAN I DESERVE!!! HE PROVIDES FOR ME BEFORE I EVEN KNOW I HAVE THE NEED!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS. LOVE YOU ALL. GOD BLESS.

Angie Nielson’s dad passed away.  Please pray for the Edmonson family.

David got a good report from his PET scan yesterday.  As a precautionary measure, he will have a bronchoscopy after the holidays.  That procedure can be the focus of your prayers for him for now.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 7-8

Scripture Writing – Luke 2:13-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Don’t forget the Christmas Eve services tonight.  The one at Pine Ridge begins at 5 P.M.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

May your celebration be a blessing on your life and the life of others.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Christmas is about our eternity!

“But to all who believed him and accepted him,

he gave the right to become children of God.”

~John1:12 NLT, 2nd ed.~

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for most people, but many people are burdened with problems, sicknesses, death, sad memories from past Christmas seasons, etc.  We all know some people in those situations.  We, not just you, should be thoughtful and kind to these folks, especially during the Christmas season.

Maybe we can help turn on their Christmas spirit of even light up their world with the message of why we celebrate this season of the year.  It is about a “light” much better and more lasting than any Christmas light.  It’s about Jesus and the reason he came to earth.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 146-148

Scripture Writing – Luke 1:46-50

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

 

Mission Trip – Pray for the youth and adults from New Zion and East Fork as they return home today.  Thank God for their willingness and hard work!

 

Brenda Fay Stevens Catalanotto

Born: July 10, 1949
Died: December 20, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3533404&fh_id=10545

Family Christmas Supper and Candlelight Service at FBC,K tonight

  • Supper at 6
  • Candlelight service at 7

 

Be sure to include Christ in your Christmas!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday Addition

FBC, K has now collected 54 % of its goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.  I have heard of several other churches who are doing as well proportionally.  Let’s all help our missionaries this year.

Johnny Belgard is doing well.  He and Suzan will soon move into an apartment near Ochsner to stay close to the hospital for about the next month.