Category: Announcement

Saturday

I will listen

to what God the LORD will say;

he promises peace to his people,

his saints–

but let them not return to folly.

~Psalm 85:8~

 

Great news!  Connor Corkern got well enough that he didn’t need to be at Children’s Hospital any longer.  Thank God for his progress and the faithfulness of many people.

Mr. James Miller has had a couple good days at home.  Please keep him in your prayers.

 

Donna Hatchett Gully (Steve and Vicki Cunningham Gully’s daughter-in-law)
Died: November 2, 2015
Nicholas Nelf Frazier, Jr.

Born: March 20, 1937
Died: November 06, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3373107&fh_id=10545

“Love Makes Your Hair Fall Off” (Joey and Rory)

http://thislifeilive.com/love-makes-your-hair-fall-off/

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 13-14

Baptist Press – Bpnews.net

 

The annual Lottie Moon Christmas Tea will be at FBC, Kentwood Sunday, November 15th at 2 P.M.  It is for all ladies, from 3-103, who are in any of the churches in our association or who are in our area that day.  Come enjoy the time together and learn about international missions.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thankfulness: Day 7

Today, I’m thankful for intercessory prayer.  I’m thankful for the times I’ve had to pray for others and the times others prayed for me.  Yesterday, at Bible study, a sweet lady told us she prayed for each of us every day.    That’s an awesome example of intercessory prayer.

 

Enjoy the day God has sent us today.  Make some sweet memories with those you love and/or with those who need your love today.  Maybe, they need to know of God’s love.  You can be the one to tell them all about Him!

Anna Lee

Monday

Moses answered the people,

“Do not be afraid.

Stand firm

and you will see the deliverance

the LORD will bring you today.

The Egyptians you see today

you will never see again.

~Exodus 14:13~

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thankfulness: Day 2

     Today, I’m thankful for having Bibles of various ages, translations, and wear.  They contain such “Wonderful Words of Life”, guides for living life now and eternally.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 7-9

 

 

The World Day of Prayer will be celebrated this morning at 10 at Kedron.

 

Continue praying for the many needs that have been posted lately.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday – Posted Early

Did you set your clock back?

 

Now he who plants and he who waters are one,

and each one will receive his own reward

according to his own labor.

For we are God’s fellow workers.”

~1 Corinthians 3:8-9a, NKJV~

 

I forgot to mention two people whose names were on my list.

  • Mrs. Anne Hurst is still at Greensburg.  She would love to have company to brighten her days.
  • Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby is in town.  She has a hard time resisting her nieces when they have something special going on.  As always, keep Robbie Lynn and her family in your prayers.

 

 

Reminders/Announcements

  • Revival at SCBC begins this morning.
  • Bring “Frozen Food for Families” to my classroom before Sunday School
  • Rev. Mike Drury of New Zion will be teaching I Corinthians 1 tomorrow night.  He will be teaching this as a lead-up to the January Bible Study of 2 Corinthians.  Church begins at 6:30.
  • World Day of Prayer Monday morning at Kedron Baptist Church at 10:00.  All ladies are invited.
  • Friday morning Bible Study – Women of the Bible: Joanna
  • Two Rivers Associational Lottie Moon Tea – November 15th at 2 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – James 4-5

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Water and Life
  • Jesus answered,                                                                                                                         “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again,                                                       but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.”                                                                                                                                               ~John 4:13-14~
  • “There is a Fountain”

 

 

Saturday

Even though

I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

~Psalm 23:4~

 

 

On this day, Oct. 31, four years ago today, I had gamma knife brain surgery.    I am happy to report my tumor continues to shrink!  I was able to enjoy Fall Fest Activities at NOBTS that very night with my daughter’s family.

Today, I have a long list of people who need our prayers.

  • Eleanor Morris has joined the list of those who have taken a fall.  It always takes longer to recover than to fall and get hurt.  Add her to your prayer list.
  • Mrs. Velma Anthony is finally doing better after her fall.  Thank God for her improvement.
  • Betty Simpson is having back issues.  Add her to your prayer list.
  • Ora Lee Wilson’s sister, Juanita Booty, can’t seem to get well.  Now, she has pneumonia.  Keep her on your prayer list.
  • Mrs. Gloria Boone also needs to be on your prayer lists.  As you pray for her, please pray for her family.
  • Mr. James Miller fell and is hospitalized again.  This time he is in Covington.
  • Mrs. Glenda McKean is slowly improving after breaks in both ankles.  She may be able to leave Hood Memorial the first of next week.  Pray for her as she begins walking again.
  • Mrs. Anne Hurst is still hospitalized in Greensburg.  She enjoys company.
  • Rufus Williams continues to do well following his recent gall bladder surgery.  Keep him on your prayer list for a while.  Pray for Margie too!
Dana Binder McCullough

Born: October 07, 1981
Died: October 29, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3368304

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 11-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Announcements

  • Revival at Spring Creek Baptist Church begins Sunday morning.  Members and staff would love to have you join them Sunday – Wednesday.
  • Frozen Food Sunday – Please bring your frozen foods to my classroom Sunday (to be shared with a family Sunday)..
  • Southern Gospel Concert 
  • World Day of Prayer 
    • Kedron Baptist Church
    • Monday at 10 A.M.
    • Potluck lunch to follow
    • All ladies and pastors are invited.
  • Bible study continues of Friday mornings.  We are finishing Women of the Bible in the next few weeks.
  • Time Change tonight!  Be sure to set your clock BACK tonight and enjoy some extra sleep unless you are like me and wake up long before daylight every day.

 

Don’t forget the time change.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

For you did not receive a spirit

that makes you a slave again to fear,

but you received the Spirit of sonship.

And by him we cry, “”Abba,” Father.”

~Romans 8:15~

 

Continue to pray for Mrs. Flo Hatcher as she continues a roller coaster ride with cancer.  Pray for her faithful caregivers who ride with her.

Jimmy (Linda) Williams of Spring Creek was hospitalized briefly because of stomach issues brought on by diabetes.  Please pray for Jimmy and Linda.

Barbara Hutchinson is improving and preparing for her return to Kentwood Monday.  Keep praying for continued improvement.  She looks good and is so thankful for the progress she has made.  A positive attitude is wonderful!

Kelli Schneeweiss is beginning a week of medical (eye) work in Fiji with the people she works with in Houston.  Pray they can “make a difference” this week.

 

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

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Storms of Life” – http://odb.org/2015/10/30/the-storms-of-life/
  • You may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.                                                     These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith . . .                                       may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.                                                                                                                                                ~1 Peter 1:6-7~                               Later you will understand.                                                                                                                                                     ~John 13:7~
  • “We’ll Understand it Better By and By” 

 

Reminders

  • Bible study at 10:00 A.M. on Women of the Bible  – Herodias
  • World Day of Prayer Monday at 10 A.M. at Kedron Baptist Church
  • Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood at 2 P.M. on November 15

 

 

We have opportunities to choose from every day.  Let’s make good choices and select ones with eternal value.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body

but cannot kill the soul.

Rather, be afraid of the One

who can destroy both soul and body in hell

~Matthew 10:28~

 

Rufus Williams’ gall bladder went well yesterday.  Please continue to pray for him as he recovers and heals.

Mrs. Anne Hurst has been ill again lately.  Today, she goes back for the latest report.  Let’s pray she hears good news.

 

 

Michael Alan Abernathy

Born: August 22, 1938
Died: October 26, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3364309&fh_id=10545

Daniel Thompson

 

 

Pray for the Sheriff’s Prayer Breakfast at FBC, Kentwood this morning at 7:30.  Pray for our law enforcement people every day.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 122-124

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Where’s My Focus” – http://odb.org/2015/10/28/where-is-my-focus-2/
  •  Where your treasure is,                                                                                                                          there your heart will be also.                                                                                                                                              ~Matthew 6:21~                                                                                                               You suffered along with those in prison                                                                                       and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property,                                               because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.                                                                                                                                            ~Hebrews 10:34~
  • “He’s Everything to Me” 

 

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Fridays – Bible study at 10:00
  • Monday – World Day of Prayer at Kedron at 10:00
  • Noveber 15 – Lottie Moon Tea at 2 P.M.

 

 

This is the day God is giving to us today.   Will we use it wisely?

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“God blesses those who are merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.”

~Matthew 5:7 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

Bill Frazier was well enough to come back home yesterday.  Let’s pray he is able to stay at home for a while.

Connor Corkern continues to be at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  He has some continuing issues that are worthy of your prayers.

Mrs. Flo Sanders had a good day and was able to get some much-needed rest.  Continue to pray for her and ther caregivers.

 

 

Baotist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Chronicles 25-28

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Opportunities

  • Pray with the women of New Zion Baptist Church at 10 A.M. today
  • Celebrate birthdays with ladies of FBC, Kentwood at The Cafe at 11 A.M. today

 

Invest some of your day in others.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord

and believe in your heart that

God raised him from the dead,

you will be saved.

For it is by believing in your heart

that you are made right with God,

and it is by openly declaring your faith

that you are saved.”

~Romans 10:9-10 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – 300 shoeboxes are packed and ready for delivery to Samaritan’s Purse so they can deliver the shoeboxes in the coming months,  May each box not only contain some wonderful gifts, but also an introduction to Jesus.  I am so thankful to all who contributed money, bought items, put the boxes together and labeled them, sorted items three days, and packed them last night.  It was a big operation, but so worthy of a project!  They will make an difference in eternity for many of the children.

Today, most of us are thankful for the sprinkling of rain and looking forward to more to come.  Thank you, God.Devotional

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Behind the Scenes (I really believe in these thoughts!)
  • He must become greater;                                                                                                                           I must become less.                                                                                                                                                                    ~John 3:30~
  • “Make Me a Channel of Blessing”

 

Opportunities

  • Pine Ridge Monthly Benefit Breakfast
    • This morning
    • 8 A.M.
    • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church
    • Benefits a worthy family/cause
  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • Tuesday at 11 A.M. at The Cafe
    • Honors ladies with October birthdays.
    • We’re including Mary Varnado, Gretchen Simpson’s mother this month

 

Lord, please make me a blessing to others.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“Please remember what you told your servant Moses:

‘If you are unfaithful to me,

I will scatter you among the nations.

But if you return to me

and obey my commands

and live by them …

I will bring you back to the place I have chosen

for my name to be honored.’”

~Nehemiah 1:8-9 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

Please continue to pray for Buddy Harrison.

Chinero’s dad was to have had a trach and a feeding tube put in last night.  He will be having surgery Sunday to reset two jaw breaks.  Then, his mouth will be wired in place for about six weeks.  Keep Mr. Harrison, his family, and especially his caregivers in your prayers.

Pray for Mrs. Barbara Hurchinson as she begins another day of physical therapy and hopefully enjoys a little more pain relief each day.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 9-10

Baptist Press

Waylon Bailey

Thom S. Rainer

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Becoming Invisible” 
  • There is a time for everything,                                                                                                               and a season for every activity under the heavens.                                                                                                                                         ~Ecclesiastes 3:1~
  • “In His Time” – Lyrics

 

Reminders:

  • Today, at 8 A.M., we will work to complete sorting and preparing for tonight’s packing party.  You are welcome to help.  At 6 P.M,. we will begin our packing party.  Please come join the celebration as we pack 300 shoeboxes.
  • Tuesday, at 11 A.M., the ladies will meet at The Cafe to celebrate the October birthdays of some of our ladies.  All ladies are invited to join us.
  • Spring Creek will begin four days of revival on November 1st.  I hope you can work some of the services into your schedule.

 

I can get excited about lots of aspects of my work serving God.  Operation Christmas Child is certainly near the top of the list.  I hope each of you can point to some  things that you do that of so worthy of your time and so exciting.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

Above all, you must understand

that no prophecy of Scripture

came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. 

For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man,

but men spoke from God

as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

~2 Peter 1:20-21~

Update on David Wickham

David had a good day yesterday and today. They gave him Lasix to reduce the fluid around his lungs.  He was able to sit in the chair from 9:30 – 4:30.  The OT, PT and RT  worked with him today. He also walked several steps.  He now has a pain pump which seems to work better at distributing his pain meds rather than having a good hour and then wearing off.  His oxygen saturation rate is holding as they slowly decrease his oxygen. He has gone from 100% oxygen to 60%.  We are praising God for the progress and for our prayer warriors lifting us up.  Looking forward to a good day tomorrow.

Update on Flo Hatcher

Flo Hatcher‘s Thursday evening update brought to you by peppermint oil — the whole house smells like it. My mom had a rough day with nausea and vomiting despite the plethora of medicines she has taken. The nurse just left after my mom finally finally fell asleep. We put peppermint oil on her throat and her belly and also on her hip because she’s in pain there. I put peppermint oil in a diffuser too. My mom was suppose to have a couple of her long-time friends over tonight and she was excited because she hasn’t seen them in awhile. She even smiled last night and said absolutely when I asked if she was up for a visit. Well needless to say that reunion has been postponed. This is just so bizarre, surreal and crazy that this has become our life. Wow. Irene Clement is the best caregiver a person could ever ask for. That’s her God given talent–loving and caring for others. She’s asleep on the side of my mom right now. Pray for a calm night……

Chinero’s dad, Buddy Harrison

Please keep this family in your prayers.

Update on Barbara Hutchinson

“Miss” Barbara is now at North Oaks Rehab in Hammond.  She is beginning to feel better.  This move in a step closer to getting back home.

Coach Newman (Parklane)

This is an update from about an hour ago from the Mother of Coach Newman. ( The first year teacher from Parklane ) Please keep the prayers coming.

Christopher is getting lots of therapy these days. He has an occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapist. He is breathing on his own again, but does still have the trachea. He has gotten to sit in an upright position for the last three days for an hour each time. He is still moving legs, arms, blinking, yawning and swallowing. He just hasn’t woke up. Our room is 60 degrees, so it gets cold to me at night. They keep it this cold for the vent and infection purposes. He is sweating though and this means the brain is healing. His fever and vitals are all good. Regency is a great place to be in St Dominic’s Hospital. Everyone is so positive. The staff thinks he should make a full recovery because he is so healthy and young. Please keep praying BELIEVING. Tonight I am at home cooking supper. My mom and aunt are with him. This is the first night to eat at home, since this all started. Love all of you. I just can’t wait until he is home eating supper too.

Coach Newman is responding to many requests, but has not been able to wake up yet.  Please pray for this young man, his doctors, his friends, and his students and co-workers.

Update on Josh Yarborough

Josh is still doing well following hip surgery.  He is at home and looking forward to being able to walk in a few months.

Robbie Lynn C. Kirby

Robbie Lynn is going through another difficult time.  Her family is spending a lot of time with her.  Pray for her and her family.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Habakkuk 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

What time is it?

Operation Christmas Child Time!

Today – Preparation for packing party begins at 10:00 today

Tomorrow – Packing Party begins at 6 P.M.

  • Fellowship Hall
  • Wear Christmas colors
  • Bring Christmas snacks
  • Get in the Christmas (giving) spirit!

 

Thank-you for reading and praying each day!

Anna Lee