Category: Announcement

Thursday

“Now is your time of grief,

but I will see you again and you will rejoice,

and no one will take away your joy.”

~John 16:22 NIV~

 

Happy Easter because He arose from the grave!

 

Announcements

  • Inspiration Park will host a sunrise service at 7 A.M. Easter morning.  I hope you will be able to attend.  It’s great to be able to celebrate this special day with people from many area churches.  The service will end at 8 A.M. so you will not be late for your own church service.
  • Many area church will have special services with music, drama, skits, etc. prepared for Easter morning.  Check with the church of your choice for the time.
  • Most area churches will not have any services/activities Sunday night this week.
  • FBC, K is in need to two volunteers for the nursery during the first service.  Call the church office if you are available.
  • The Friday morning Bible study at FBC, K will not meet this week.
  • “Walk with the Cross” will begin at Crossroads BBQ at 9:00 Saturday and walk into town.  You are invited to join others from area churches in honoring the real reason for the Easter season.
  • Hope Center will be open Friday (9-5).
  • Sunday is our Frozen Food for Families day at FBC, K.  Bring your items to my classroom before Sunday School Easter.  Thanks!
  • Operation Christmas Child – Check the table across from the kitchen for suggestions.  Get a bag(s) from one of the boxes.  Bring your items to the same area when you make your purchases.
  • Tomorrow is a special day set aside to pray for salvation for people/countries.  Join with thousands as you pray Good Friday.  Expect results!

Please continue to pray for Sherry Day.  She will have surgery Monday in Baton Rouge to remove a brain tumor and certainly appreciates your prayers.

Betty Taylor has an eye problem that requires routine injections.  Pray for her as she continues to see a doctor about every six weeks.  Her doctor retired, so she is adjusting to a new doctor.

You may have noticed you don’t see Jimmy  Schwartz out and about as in the past.  He appreciates calls and visits though.

Keith Allen and Renee Deck Harrell both had back procedures.  Keith is able to get our some, but Renee is a little slower recovering from surgery and getting around.  Please say special prayers for her.

Kenneth Birch is continuing to have back issues.  He is home and hoping to feel some improvement.

Please continue to pray for Beverly Blackwell.  She is improving.

I will post an obituary for Mr. Bobby Lawson when one is available.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 27-28

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (Evangelism) – http://www.namb.net/evangelism/

Think of the opportunities we can be a part of when we contribute to this fund!

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Hymn

  • Do this in remembrance of Me.                                                                                                                                   ~1 Corinthians 11:24~                                                                                                                I am the Bread of life.                                                                                                                               He who comes to Me will never go hungry.                                                                                                                                                          ~John 6:3~                                                                                                
  • “Break Thou the Bread of Life” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/t/bttblife.htm

Have a blessed day.  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

 Remember this:

Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way

will save him from death

and cover over a multitude of sins.

~James 5:20~

(As I prepared my Sunday School lesson for today, I found a note at the end that encouraged us to invited people to Sunday School next Sunday to learn of the resurrection and its impact on our future.  That certainly is  good idea.  This morning, hears a verse to give us more encouragement to do so.)

Read the Bible in 2015 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Thom R. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Who are You?” – http://odb.org/
  • When [Jesus] had come into Jerusalem,                                                                                             all the city was moved,                                                                                                                     saying, “Who is this?”                                                                                                                                                                                    ~Matthew 21:10~
  • “Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/j/i/jisnikno.htm

Announcements

  • Several area churches are having a Fifth Sunday Singing tonight.
  • Hope Center will be OPEN Good Friday.
  • The next associational WMU meeting will be at New Zion and features Rev. Randy Durant speaking on missions and the mission trips made by Montpelier Baptist Church.
  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have a Good Friday service.
  • Friday Bible Study will not meet Good Friday.
  • The office of FBC, K will not be open Good Friday.
  • Inspiration Park will have a sunrise service next Sunday morning.
  • FBC, K will have two morning worship services and no evening services next Sunday.
  • April 23rd is the date of the next Ladies Night at FBC, K.  All ladies from 3 to 103 are encouraged to attend.

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.  May it impact your day in an extra special way today.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Rest in God alone, my soul,

for my hope comes from Him.

He alone is my rock and my salvation, 

my stronghold;

I will not be shaken.”

~Psalm 62:5-6, HCSB~ 

Winston Gene Wall

Born: August 11, 1945
Died: March 25, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3017140&fh_id=10545

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Read the Bible in 2015

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Operation Christmas Child at FBC, K

  • Help pack shoeboxes by purchasing items each month
  • Get a brown paper bag with the name of something for the children
  • Make your purchases each month
  • Return your filled bag to the table in the hallway across from the kitchen
  • Plan to help pack the boxes in October

Ladies’ Night at FBC, K

  • April 23rd at 6:15
  • Very special entertainment – Something you may not have witnessed before or at least not often!
  • Special guest to teach us something we can all use all year
  • Hat Parade
    • Bring a cap or hat of any description
    • Decorate it to be pretty, funny, patriotic, or to display a theme you choose
    • Wear your hat to the meeting.
    • Expect a fun and inspiring night.
    • All ladies from 3 to 103 are invited.
  • More!

Women’s Ministry – Today’s Bible Study

  • Phoebe and Damaris (Do you know what makes these ladies role models?)
  • This morning at 10:00 A.M. in Fellowship Hall of FBC, K

Make this day count for someone else!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

For if you forgive men when they sin against you,

your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

 But if you do not forgive men their sins,

your Father will not forgive your sins

~Matthew 6:14-15~

 

Keith Allen’s back procedure went well yesterday.  He was expected to return home yesterday afternoon.

Renee Deck Terrell was also scheduled for a back procedure.  I do not know how that turned out.

Joseph Dunaway

Born: January 31, 1973
Died: March 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3015380&fh_id=10545

Katie Cornern, mother of three including Connor, has started a new blog.  You can read her first post.  This will guide the way we pray for Connor and his family.

http://myblessedlittlenest.com/2015/03/24/dude-welcome-to-my-new-blog/?blogsub=confirming#subscribe-blog

This is part one.
Anna Lee

Tuesday

“With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.”

~Matthew 19:26, HCS~

Jadon’s Journey (Written by his mom)
Ortho doesn’t think it’s a fracture. She thinks that the tendon is tight and because Jadon is so active it is rubbing against the bone by his heel which is the area that hurts him to touch. The rubbing is causing inflammation which is causing him to not be able to walk. They put him in a cast for 2 reasons. 1 to let his foot rest so it can heal. 2 to help stretch the tendon. They casted his foot at a 90 degree angle to stretch it really well. He will wear the cast for 2 weeks and then we will go back to see what needs to be done next. He is so happy he can walk on it. I just pray it doesn’t set him back too much. He was doing so well!! The ortho seems to think we will have to do adjustments every time he has a growth spurt.

 

Thomas JV “Junebug” Newcomb, Jr.

Born: November 20, 1954
Died: March 21, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3014594&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

  • They will add to this during the day, so please check back.
  • You are missing out on a blessing if you do not take the time to read some articles each day.

Annie Armstron Easter Offering

Read the Bible in 2015 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Simply Trusting” – http://odb.org/
  • Whenever I am afraid,                                                                                                                                 I will trust in You.                                                                                                                                                       ~Psalm 56:3~                                                                                                                                           “Trust in God;                                                                                                                                              trust also in Me.”                                                                                                                                                           ~John 14:1~
  • “Trusting Jesus”

“Young Ladies’ Birthday Party”

  • This morning at 11:00
  • The Cafe
  • Honoring
    • Wanda Smith
    • Alice Mary Honeycutt
    • Betty Catherine Hatcher
    • Ruby Dillon
    • Mickey Cade
    • Hettie Jean Kliesch
  • All ladies are invited to attend.

I’m looking forward to another wonderful spring day.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

Keep my decrees and follow them.

I am the LORD,

who makes you holy.

 Jadon’s Journey

Update on Jadon’s foot. The orthopedic called yesterday and said that after reviewing his xrays that it looks like a fracture. It is not his tendon like we originally thought. We will go back to Childrens Monday to get a cast. He is not happy about it. He wants it to come off now because he says it feels better. He is such a tough little boy. He kept telling me there was a crack inside his foot. Well he was right. His brace that he wears was giving him enough support to walk and that’s why he was having so much trouble when we took it off. It also explains why it was getting worse daily. It had to be hurting him and he never complained of pain. My tough little guy! (Written by his mom)

Darby H. Carroll

Born: September 28, 1925
Died: March 18, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3013048&fh_id=10545

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

Focus on Disaster Relief – http://www.namb.net/videos-disaster-relief/

Read the Bible in 2015

 Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Opportunities Today

  • Buddy Liles Biography – http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=B.Buddy_Liles
  • Sunday Morning March 22nd, Buddy Liles will be leading a Worship Service In Southern Gospel Music at Roseland Baptist Church 12501 Time Avenue Roseland, La. Morning Worship Service begins at 11:00 A.M. For more information contact Sim Bankston- 985-748-6808. Love offering will be collect and potluck lunch will follow. (Sim Bankston)
  • P.M. at East Fork Baptist Church at 6:30

Women’s Ministry 

  • Planning meeting for Ladies’ Night at 3 P.M. in Anna Lee’s Sunday School room
  • March Birthday Party for “Young” Ladies of FBC, Kentwood
    • Tuesday at 11:00 A..M.
    • The Cafe in Kentwood
  • Friday morning Bible Study

Thom Rainer articles you may want to read – http://thomrainer.com/

Put God first on His day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Leave the children alone,

and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me,

because the kingdom of heaven

is made up of people like this.”

~Matthew 19:14, HCSB~

 

Christy Hayne’s dad has had more heart problems which were hopefully corrected with surgery.  He is better and able to be back at home as of yesterday.  Christy is thankful God has more plans for her dad here on earth.  He lives in Florida.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo has had some new issues and is beginning a new treatment, IV chemo, for brain inflammation and swelling and to restore vision, strength, and tolerance.

Macy Gueldner (Written by her mother)

I’ll be on my way to Baton Rouge after Cate’s soccer practice. I’m switching places with Jeremy tonight, and I’m very happy about it!

Macy is doing fine. All I know about the bacteria is that it’s a bacteria that is usually found in the intestines. I don’t think they’ve identified a specific antibiotic to use, so she’s still on a broad spectrum. They’re in no hurry to release her, so we’ll be a few more days, at least.

Thank you for all of the thoughts and prayers. We appreciate everyone’s concern, and it helps to know that we’re surrounded by so much love

Third Annual “He is Risen” March

The 3rd Annual He is Risen Walk will take place on April 4, 2015 starting at 9:00 am at Smoke House BBQ Hwy 38 east of Kentwood and will end at Greater Temple Church on Hwy 38 in Kentwood. T shirts are available for purchase. I am taking orders for Spring Creek Baptist Church. If any other churches would like to purchase shirts you can contact Margie Womack at 985-229-2623. There will be transportation to Smoke House BBQ available for anyone who wants to park at Greater Temple Church in Kentwood. If you need transportation, please arrive at Greater Temple no later than 8:45 am. We encourage all to participate to show our community that we worship s Living Savior!! If you are unable to walk, but would like to participate, please give us advance notice and we will do our best to provide transportation. If you have any questions, please contact myself, Lou Miller Guerra‎, or Michael Bracy!! Hope to see you there!!!

Two special monthly events I attended this week:

  • Young at Heart at New Zion was especially meaningful to us as two ladies who are missionary moms attended with one of them speaking.  We formed a special bond in that short time together.
  • We were also blessed by the gathering at the cabin last night.  The group of people and each word spoken/sung seemed to be “just what we needed”.  Two special observations: Our group last night included seven retired teachers.  We heard “Happy Birthday” on the harmonica, a first for most of us!

Next week – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11:00 A.M
  • The Cafe in Kentwood
  • Honors ladies of FBC who have March birthdays

The Hope Center is doing well.

  •  Thank-you for your donations of money and items.
  • If you wish to set up a time to volunteer, please let me know.

Operation Christmas Child 

  • Check the bulletin board and table across from the kitchen in the fellowship hall of FBC if you wish to give items for the shoeboxes.  All items will be stored until the fall when we will pack the shoeboxes.
  • Individuals, classes, and groups are encouraged to get involved early this year.

Women of the Bible

  • Friday mornings at 10 A.M
  • This morning, we are studying Anna.

Ladies’ Night Planning Meeting

  • Sunday at 3 P.M.
  • Planning April meeting
  • If you are interested in helping, please come.

Read the Bible in 2015

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, Quote, and a Song

  • “A Gift of Hope” – http://odb.org/
  • He shall begin to deliver Israel                                                                                                                 out of the hand of the Philistines.                                                                                                                                                  ~Judges 13:5~                                                                                                   Praise the Lord, O my soul.                                                                                                                                                 ~ Psalm 146:1~
  • “Jesus is the hope that calms life’s storms.”                                                                                                                                  ~Our Daily Bread~
  •  “It is Well with My Soul” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/i/t/i/itiswell.htm?em_x=22  

      *****If you do not know the circumstances under which this great hymn was written,                         be sure to read the explanation on this site.

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions 

http://www.namb.net/nambblog1.aspx?id=12884955218&blogid=8589939695

Be a blessing to others today.  

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Come to Me,

all of you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.”

~Matthew 11:28, HCSB~

 

Jadon’s Journey – https://www.facebook.com/monica.pailet?fref=ts 

Macy Gueldner –

 http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/550a23b2af3d79010200b823?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

Kenneth Birch – We saw Jeff and Sandy at a wake last night.  Jeff said the family was still waiting on a decision from his dad’s doctor.

Mansell Stinson is at home and recovering from  his toe surgery.  Please remember him in your thoughts, prayers, and actions.

Sherry Day – Today is the day she sees the doctor for a plan of action.  Pray for the doctor, Sherry, and her family as they face today and the future.

Joe Easley – Pray for Joe and his family as he has shoulder surgery.

Renee Deck Terrell fell again.  She’s facing surgery soon.

Linda Callihan is home from having some surgery.  Pray as she recovers.

Add Keith Allen and Fay Shoemaker to your list of those who are facing surgery and would benefit from your prayers.

Read the Bible in 2015

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,

 baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit.“

~Matthew 28:19~

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Two Rivers’Car Show and Spring Fest

  • Saturday, May 2nd
  • $6.00 per person
  • Register now and get a shirt
    • Name:
    • Phone:
    • Address:
    • Church you attend:
    • T-shirt size:
    • Sign and mail to New Zion Baptist Church (4Wheels for Him); Attn: Ann Huff, 3841 Hwy 38; Kentwood, LA 70444)
  • Sponsored by Two Rivers Baptist Association and Men’s Ministry of the La. Baptist Convention
  • Registration at 8:00 A.M. with event beginning at 9:00 A.M.
  • Some of the events included:
    • Jumpers for kids, BB Guns, Bow and Arrows (all certified instructors)
    • Music
    • Hamburgers and Jambalaya prepared by LA Baptist Disaster Relief Feeding Team
    • Testimony of man whose ’71 Camaro won the Whorld of Wheels at the Superdome for the last two years
  • Door Prizes
  • Call Aubrey McMillan at 985-229-0044 for more information.

Tonight is the Third Thursday Gathering at the cabin.  Join us at 6:30 and see who and what God has put together for us.

At Young at Heart, New Zion’s monthly program and lunch, Tuesday, we met two “sisters in Christ” was are mothers of a couple who are missionaries.  We are connected in a special way.  An hour and a half together and we’ll be friends forever.

Thanks for taking the time to read and pray.  Feel free to send your requests, updates, and praises that you would like shared.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

I have no greater joy than to hear

that my children are walking in the truth.

~3 John 1:4~

 

Pray today for Sherry Day as she prepares to learn more about a brain tumor tomorrow.

Pray for Joe Easley.  He will have shoulder surgery now.  Pray for the family who has dealt with so many issues over the past few years.
Please pray for the many grieving families in our area.  We’ve had so many deaths since the first of the year.
Oma Bridges Zachary
Ryan Lee Cutrer

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015

 Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Dangerous Shortcuts” – http://odb.org/

  • [Jesus said,] “Man shall not live by bread alone,                                                                         but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”                                                                                                                                               ~Matthew 4:4~
  • “My Hope is Built” – http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh368.sht

Annie Armstrong Mission Offering for North America

  • Washington D. C. new church plants – http://www.namb.net/dc/map/
  • Help support new churches in this area!  They are needed to spread God’s Word in our own country.

Coming Soon:

  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – Tomorrow at 6:30 at our house
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – “Anna”
  • Planning Meeting for Ladies Night – Sunday afternoon
  • “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at the Cafe on Tuesday, March 24th @ 11 A.M. 
  • Frozen Food for Families – April 5th
  • Ladies Night at 6:15 on April 23rd

Thank-you for reading and praying each day.  Your prayers help many people.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

 Blessed is the man

who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked

or stand in the way of sinners

or sit in the seat of mockers.

~Psalm 1:1~

 

Pray for our neighbor, Sherry Day, as she sees a doctor Thursday to make plans for future treatment/surgery.  Pray for Sherry and her family as they face what God has ahead for them with faith and courage.

Pray for the Harold Stokes family of Amite as Harold has open heart surgery today.  Pray for comfort and patience during the surgery/recovery time.
Eric John Rowdon

Born: September 27, 1979
Died: March 13, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3008762&fh_id=10545

Jane Wood Hallmark

Born: November 13, 1951
Died: March 15, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3008889&fh_id=10545

Young at Heart will meet at New Zion at 10:30 this morning.  There will be speakers to talk about mission work in Africa and then a potluck lunch.
Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I’ve loved this hymn and related to its message for years, but never known of its origin.  This explains the words I have loved and needed so much at times.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

Thom M. Rainer’s

  • Homepage – http://thomrainer.com/
  • This site always contains thought-provoking articles!  You might want to begin checking it on a regular basis.

Friday Morning Bible Study – “Women of the Bible – Anna”

Live each day like it might be your last day.  That is true for all of us, no matter our age or current health situation.

“The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.”

Anna Lee