Category: Announcement

Wednesday

“A new command I give you:

Love one another.

As I have loved you,

so you must love one another.”  

~John 13:34~

 

Joe Easley‘s procedure and surgery went well Monday.  Please continue to pray for Joe and Jean.

I saw Mrs. Robert Pate at the wake last night and asked about the medical tests she had done last week.  She said she got good reports.

Baptist Press – benews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalms 15-17

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Request from Camp Living Waters

  • 2 sets of white queen size sheets
  • 1 set of white full size sheets

You can leave these items in the front stairwell.  Monica Maddox , from CLW, will pick them up.  Just let me know they have been purchased.

Thanks to those who have purchased sheets, microwaves, or shared dishes and other items with CLW to set up the five trailers.  May you be blessed for sharing in this way.

Thanks for reading and praying.  You are good prayer partners.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“And this same God who takes care of me

will supply all your needs from his glorious riches,

which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 4:19 NLT, second edition)~

 

Charles F. Bond

Born: June 21, 1935
Died: February 07, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2952376&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible in 2015 – Romans 11-12

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Who’s the Boss?” – http://odb.org/
  • Sin shall not have dominion over you,                                                                                                  for you are not under law but under grace.                                                                                                                                           ~Romans 6:14~
  • “Nothing but the Blood” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Nothing_but_the_Blood/

Operation Christmas Child

“These gifts can last a lifetime- this is the lamb I received in my box when I was 6, inside the same shoebox that I'm holding. Each shoebox has a story behind it, help make one this year.” – Luis, shoebox recipient

Operation Christmas Child

“These gifts can last a lifetime- this is the lamb I received in my box when I was 6, inside the same shoebox that I’m holding. Each shoebox has a story behind it, help make one this year.” – Luis, shoebox recipient

The Greatest Journey
Will you help us “go and make disciples of all nations” as Christ commanded?
SAMARITANSPURSE.ORG

 

Ladies Bible Study 

  • Friday at 10 A.M
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC
  • “Miriam”

Coming Soon – Valentine Banquet

  • Friday, Feb. 13th
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC
  • Mike Estay cooking steak and all the trimmings
  • Sign the list or call the church office

Also Coming this Month – Ladies’ Night

  • Thursday, February 26th
  • 6:15 – Desserts
  • “Love Letters”
  • Special program participants for Roseland, Kedron, Kentwood, and New Zion
  • All ladies from 3 – 103 are invited!

This morning – Sunday School at FBC, Kentwood

  • 9:15 this morning
  • Classes for all age groups
  • Nursery provided

Have a meaningful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Margie Causey was scheduled to come home today.  She will have 24 hour a day care at home.  Mr. John is glad they had this option.   Pray for them as they make this major adjustment.

 

David’s sister, Bonnie, called to tell about a refrigerator salesman she met today.  He shared that his wife, Shirley, was just diagnosed with wide-spread cancer.  She is 62 and lives on the Mississippi Gulf coast.  Please say a prayer for Shirley and her family as they face this medical crisis.  He said they would appreciate our prayers.

 
 
Mt. Nebo Special Music
Buddy Liles who sang with the Florida Boys Quartet from from late 1980 through the 1990’s as well as been a part of the Gaither Homecoming videos will be wiIl be leading in Southern GOSPEl Worship Service on Sunday Night February 8, 2015 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 64671 Hwy 1954 Roseland, La. Services will begin at 6:30 P.M. A love offering will be taken, and a finger food social will followFor more information the Church/ Bro. Randell Comardell Pastor- can be reached at 985-748-8272.
Mrs. Maxine Strickland Turnerhttp://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=maxine-strickland-turner&pid=174063566&fhid=16309

 

Wednesday Addition

Mrs. Maxine Turner passed away this morning.  Please be in prayer for the family.  Arrangements will be available tomorrow afternoon.

Arrangements for Ray Blackwell are not available yet.  Beverly says she’s doing well and Ray is healed and with his mother.

If you commumicate via Facebook and are not already on “Ladies of Two Rivers Baptist Association” and would like to be, please send me a Facebook message.

Tuesday

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit,

for anger resides in the lap of fools.

~Ecclesiastes 7:9 NIV~

 

Martha Griffith is at home and recovering following yesterday’s dental procedure.  Keep her in your prayers in the coming days.

Mrs. Hazel Smith continues to have a fantastic attitude.  Her girls are in-and-out helping to take care of her needs.

Mr. Cush Shaw, brother of Mrs. Kathryn Kuss and Coach Shaw, is back in ICU, but still doing amazingly well for someone who is almost 92 and just a week past major surgery.

Mrs. Mildred Birch will be having some heart stents put in the first of next week.  Keep her, and her family, in your prayers.

Mike Moore of West Monroe will be going for a checkup on his eye where he had cancer.  Pray for safe travels and a good report.

Ray Blackwell passed away about midnight.  Please pray for the family.  Thanks to all who have prayed and will continue to pray for the Blackwells.

Susie Williams Reeves 

Born: September 21, 1921
Died: February 02, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2940004

William Ricky Kilcrease

Born: June 29, 1953
Died: February 01, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2940028

Ray Hulsey Roberts

Born: May 21, 1916
Died: February 01, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2939917

Nora Jane Moore (Mother of Mike Moore of Amite)
Born: August 31, 1944
Died: January 31, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2947805

Baptist Press

bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Read the Bible in 2015

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, K
  • Women of the Bible – Priscilla
    • Acts 18: 1-3, 18. 26
    • Romans 16:3-4
    • I Corinthians 16:10
    • 2 Timothy 4:10
  • Each week stands on its own, so it is never too late to join the group.

Operation Christmas Child

  1. Check the table in the hallway for February bags listing supplies for the shoeboxes we will pack later this year.
  2. Choose as many bags from the “Individuals” or “Classes” boxes as you wish.
  3. Make those purchases at stores like Dollar General and Dollar Tree.
  4. Return the filled bags or the paper bags attached to your store bag  containing the purchases to the containers next to the “shoebox” table.
  5. Thanks for all the January purchases.
  6. Let’s think of all the little ones who will be blessed and maybe receive Jesus in their hearts after receiving a shoebox.

This is a good day to “Show a Little Kindness”, “The Love of God”.

Anna Lee

Sunday

What, then, shall we say in response to this?

If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:31 NIV

 

Koltyn Gafford (written by his dad)

Koltyn did well in therapy the last couple of days. He has met some of his goals for therapy while we have been here. They are continuing to change medications to help with his tone and dystonia.

Bobby Lee Anthony

Born: November 21, 1951
Died: January 30, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2938750&fh_id=10545

10,440,333

That’s the number of shoeboxes that were filled in 2014 and given to children around the world.  I’m so thankful that many children were blessed to receive a box this round.  Let’s make it more next time!

Read the Bible in 2015 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Blended Together” –http://odb.org/
  • We are His workmanship,                                                                         created in Christ Jesus for good works.                                                                                             ~Ephesians 2:10~                                               “He makes the whole body fit together perfectly.                             As each part does its own special work,                                                it helps the other parts grow,                                                                      so that the whole body is healthy                                                           and growing                                                                                                   and full of love”                                                                                                                                               ~Ephesians 4:16 NIV~
  • “They’ll Know We are Christians” – http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/578

Ladies, don’t forget to bring your frozen food donations to my classroom before Sunday School today.  We need food for two packed in quart-size freezer bags for one family and fresh, frozen, or home canned food for two that has not been commercially processed for the other family. I will be giving it to our family(families) this afternoon.  Thanks for your help with this meaningful project.

Thanks for all you do to show your love.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“And we know that all things work together

for good to those who love God,

to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

~Romans 8:28~

 

“For we know that if our earthly house,

this tent, is destroyed,

we have a building from God,

a house not made with hands,

eternal in the heavens.”

~2 Corinthians 5:1~

 

“I know whom I have believed

and am persuaded that He is able

to keep what I have committed to Him

until that Day.”

~2 Timothy 1:12~

 

There have been many deaths, a number of surgeries (some listed here, some not), and lots of sickness (some critical illnesses).  Please pray specifically for the situations of which you are aware.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Training

  • Today
  • Woodland Park, Hammond

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Closing Door” – http://odb.org/
  • Now is the accepted time;                                                                           behold, now is the day of salvation.                                                                                           ~2 Corinthians 6:2~                                                 Come, you blessed of My Father,                                                   inherit the kingdom prepared for you.                                                                                                ~Matthew 25:34~                                                   I am the door.                                                                                                     If anyone enters by Me,                                                                               he will be saved.                                                                                                                          ~John 10:9~     
  • “Jesus Saves” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesussav.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – Check the table across from the kitchen for the February suggestions for individuals and classes to purchase  You certainly have my permission to fill more than one request.  Return your items to the containers on each side of the table.

Don’t forget your frozen food tomorrow morning.  Thanks for sharing with others.

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

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

So he said to me,

“This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel:

‘Not by might nor by power,

but by my Spirit,’

says the LORD Almighty.

~Zechariah 4:6 NIV~

 

Please continue to pray for the Ray Blackwell family during some difficult days.

Mrs. Hellen Morris is in Southwest.  Pray she has a better day today.

Bobby Lawson has had some good days.  Your continued prayers are appreciated.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Koltyn had a ruff night, due to the Brain Storming, Dr’s are trying different meds for him so he can get some relief and be relaxed for therapy, thanks to maw-maw(Sheena Roubique Newman) for giving us a break so we could get some sleep, Please continue to pray for Koltyn Bradley’s Journey to Recovery! Thanks everyone

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Hope Center – Contact me if you would like to schedule some time to work next week or if you want to sign up for a regular weekly spot.

Operation Christmas Child – February begins Sunday, so you can look for a new poster and a new set of paper bags listing needs for the shoeboxes.  Look on the table across the hall from the kitchen at church.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Our Source of Help” – http://odb.org/
  • “My help comes from the Lord,                                                                                     who made heaven and earth.”                                                                                                                       ~Psalm 121:2~
  • “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” 

Read the Bible in 2015

 Job 9-10 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+9-10&version=NIV

Friday Morning Bible Study

Today is a good day to “Do Something”!

Anna Lee

Monday

Taste and see that the LORD is good;  

blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

~Psalm 34:8 NIV~

 

Cush Shaw – Pray for the brother of Mrs. Kathryn Kuss and Coach Elton Shaw as surgery is done in Hammond today.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Koltyn had fairly decent weekend while mama and daddy went home to spend time with the other kids, while nanna and poppy stayed with Koltyn. The dr change some meds to give Koltyn some relief, please keep praying for Koltyn on his road to recovery. Thank y’all!

Margaret Bel Dees

Born: March 26, 1921
Died: January 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2925940&fh_id=10545

“Frozen Food Sunday” coming up!

(Fresh or home processed canned or frozen fruits and vegetables also greatly appreciated.)

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

  • Tomorrow
  • 11:00 at The Cafe
  • Celebrating December and January birthdays
  • Come join us!

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Genesis 12-15

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Strengthen My Hands” –  http://odb.org/
  • Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.                                                                                                  ~Nehemiah 6:9~                  
    ” Make an effort to present yourself to God                                        as a tried-and-true worker,                                                                  who doesn’t need to be ashamed                                                            but is one who interprets the message of truth correctly.”                                                                                    ~2 Timothy 2:15 (CEB)~
  • “To the Work” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/tothewor.htm

This is another week with numerous deaths.  Do/say things that are comforting to the family members.

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

I would appreciate your prayers for my son Will (Graham, grandson of Rev. Billy Graham) as he gets ready to speak this evening at the “We Are One” event in Ferguson, MO. Several of the city’s pastors came together to organize this event in an effort to bring unity and healing to the community after the violence and unrest that followed the shooting of Michael Brown. Read more about the event and how the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Rapid Response Team has been ministering to the people of Ferguson here: billygraham.org/

Billy Graham Chaplains Wrap Up Six Weeks of Ministry in Ferguson
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains have been in Ferguson, Missouri, since Thanksgiving. They’ll go home with countless stories of God’s goodness.
BILLYGRAHAM.org
Mr. Lynwood Browning passed away suddenly yesterday at home.  We’ve only know him for a couple years, but quickly learned he was a fine man.  He will be missed.