Category: Announcement

Saturday

“The Word became flesh and took up residence among us.

We observed His glory,

the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father,

full of grace and truth.”

~John 1:14, HCSB~

 

Clint Smith, son of Lea Smith

Pray for Clint and his family as he sees the doctor again.  Clint has lost 20 pounds.  Pray things soon look better for him and his family.

Mrs. Anne Hurst

Mrs. Anne Hurst is in North Oaks now.  She was taken to Hammond because of the possible need for surgery, but it seems to not be necessary.  Pray her doctors will soon have here much better.

Chris Primes

Chris Primes asks for prayer as he prepares to have his leg amputated above the knee.  He has fought this battle for a long time and has endured numerous surgeries.  His surgery will be in January.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Baptist Press – I see lots of articles I plan to read later this morning.

http://www.bpnews.net/

Young Ladies’ December Birthday Party

Our normal meeting day is the last Tuesday of the month.  We will continue that practice this month.  Our December meeting will be on the 31st at Nyla’s at 11:00.

Ladies’ Bible Study 

We complete our Mayberry study yesterday.  Our next meeting will be January 3rd when we will begin a Dick van Dyke study.  If you have not been attending, this would be a wonderful day to join us.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Light and Shadow”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – The Grass Cutting Days

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-grass-cutting-days/

Hymn of the Day – “Give of Your Best to the Master”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/i/giveofyb.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering  – “Unique Tools”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12188&LanguageID=1709

Jesus’ birth and death give us reason to celebrate our two greatest holidays of the year!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“The wisdom from above is first pure,

then peace-loving,

gentle,

compliant,

full of mercy and good fruits,

without favoritism and hypocrisy.”

~James 3:17, HCSB~

 

Drew Williams

Drew Williams’ surgery was long, as expected, but finished with the desired outcome.  Pray for him as he lives on smoothies for the next few weeks.

Connor Corkern

Connor has a restful seizuer-free day Wednesday after all the seizures he has had recently.  Pray for another good day today.

The 205th Engineering Battalion

These brave and self-less men and women returned to the United States yesterday.  They enjoyed some sweet reunions and look forward to a special Christmas back on U.S. soil.  Thanks to all of you for your service.

Baptist Press – Please take time to read some of today’s inspiring stories.

BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Son is Given “

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Stories – “LimBitLess – The Rachel Handler Story”

http://academictips.org/blogs/limbitless-the-rachel-handler-story/

Hymn of the Day – “Hark!  the Herald Angels Sing”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/h/a/hhangels.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Creative Mission Tools

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12370&LanguageID=1709

Baptist Press – Please take time to read some of today’s wonderful stories.

BPNews.net

Third Thursday – Today is the third Thursday of the month.

Join us at the cabin for a sweet meeting consisting of visiting, eating, singing, devotional, and prayer.  We meet at 6:30.  Call or send a computer message if you need more information.

This time of great joy is always difficult for some people.  Help them recover the joy of Christmas.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.”

~2 Corinthians 9:15, HCSB~

 

Penny Dees McDowell

Penny’s surgery went well.  The doctor was very pleased with the results.  Penny should be much better soon.

National Guard

The 205th Engineering Battalion based in Hammond and Bogalusa will arrive HOME today!  Those who went are excited to be coming home.  Family members are elated to have their loved ones back at home and in time for Christmas.  Thank God for their safety while traveling and while in the Middle East.

Third Thursday

We will have our regular meeting this week.  Join us at the cabin at 6:30 for food, fellowship, and a devotional/music time.

Christmas Programs

Area churches have had numerous programs.  I managed to attend three in the last four days.  They were all very different in style, size of the choir (20-50), music (canned, praise band, orchestra), set differences, use of technology, with and without dinner, involvement of adults only vs. involvement of people of all ages, etc.   The unifying cord was the theme –  the birth and purpose of Jesus!

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Love and Support”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Stories – “Angel Rescued Sick Girl – True Story”

http://academictips.org/blogs/angel-rescued-sick-girl-true-story/

Hymn of the Day – “We Three Kings”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/e/t/we3kings.htm

The program tonight had shepherds, wise men, etc.  As I looked at the nice costumes and gifts being delivered to the “young boy” version of Jesus, I thought of this song.  I have great memories of a number of men who were special to me playing the part of the wise men.  I also have seen teens play the part.  I marvel at their wisdom that led the wise men to worship a young child so many years ago.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

At the end of our tea Sunday, a young girl gave me a small handful of change and requested I put it in the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.  I told her she could take the money to her church and give it there, but she insisted I put it in the offering at Kentwood.  Sunday, when we have the missions march, I will give her envelope of change as well as my own offering.  I felt so blessed by the sweet heart of a child that is already at her young age so touched by the need for missions.

If you attend FBC, Kentwood, you may know how we are lighting up the words to “Joy to the World” as we collect money to help us reach our goal.  I’m happy to report to all you Kentwood people that enough money was given Sunday to light up six more notes of our song.  I’m looking forward to the next week and more progress toward our goal.

Thanks for taking time to check this site and to prayer.  You are so important.  I have a reminder for you: Jesus is the reason for the season (and your pardon from an eternity in hell).

Anna Lee

Monday Addition

We are looking forward to hearing Christmas music at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Albany.  Rev. Joe Dunn, who grew up in Greensburg, is the pastor.  The minister of music is our long-time friend, Rev. Dennis Walker.   The Living Christmas Tree will be at 7:00 tonight and Tuesday.

Directions – Take the Albany exit from I-12.  Turn north toward town.  The church will be on the right about a mile from the interstate, before you reach town.

Tonight’s bonus: Kacie and Kody Walker will both has solos tonight!

Sunday

“Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign:

The virgin will conceive,

have a son,

and name him Immanuel.”

~Isaiah 7:14, HCSB~

 

Dr. Earl Council

Dr. Council is doing much better now.  He no longer has pain in his legs or his back.  “Miss” Nadine, speaking for the family, thanks you for praying.

East Fork Baptist Church (from Dana Hendry)

Join us at East Fork tomorrow morning (today) as all choirs take part in our Christmas Celebration! Bible Study will begin at 10:00 AM and the Morning Worship at 11:00.
Our Deacons/Wives annual Christmas meal will be at Mr. Whiskers following morning worship!
Plan now to be at East Fork tomorrow!

7th Annual Two Rivers Associational Lottie Moon Tea

2:00 P.M.  today!

FBC, Kentwood

FBC, Kentwood’s Christmas Program tomorrow at 6P.M.

I keep hearing reports of choir members who have been sick the past few days.  The old devil is working to hinder the Christmas program tonight, but I fully expect him to lose out and God to be glorified.

Third Thursday Meeting 

We will be meeting this week at the Alford cabin.

6:30 P.M. Thursday

We promise great food, fellowship, and a sweet devotional/worship time!

Renew some friendships; make some new friends who honor and serve the Lord.

Albert Joseph Ashmore
(June 24, 1945 – December 14, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, LA, he died at 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center on Bluebonnet. He was born June 24, 1945 in Plaquemine and was 68 years of age. He was a retired Major with the Louisiana Department of Correction. He is survived by his wife, Janie M. Ashmore; daughter, Laura R. Ashmore; grandson, Michael Joseph Cardy; 5 sisters, Lillie Bovard, Linda d’Monye’, Faye Dunlap, Jan LaBorde and Dale Rochel; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert F. Ashmore and Delta M. Richardson; 2 sisters, Virgie Ann Beach and Birdie Ashmore; brother, David Aucoin. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Donnie Easley and Rev. Leroy McElveen. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Tom McNabb, Jimmy Harrell, Jeff Dunlap, Ralph Cardy, Aubrey McMillan and Gary Halvin. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Frazier, Lance LaBorde and Buddy Bovard. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

We sat behind him at NZBC Sunday night.  We never know!

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Canceled Christmas”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Story – “Christmas Miracle – A Real Story”

http://academictips.org/blogs/christmas-miracle-real-story/

What did “Santa” do?  He prayed at Sarah’s side at the hospital.

Hymn of the Day – “What Child is This?”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/whatcist.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Lottie’s Life in Brief

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/aboutlottiemoon.asp?PageNavID=110

Without Christmas, there would be no Easter!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“She will give birth to a son,

and you are to name Him Jesus,

because He will save His people from their sins.”

~Mathew 1:21, HCSB~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Costume or Uniform?”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – Religious Stories – Planting Potatoes

http://academictips.org/blogs/planting-potatoes/

Hymn of the Day – “Bringing in the Sheaves”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/r/bringing.htm

Lottie Moon Christ Offering – “What Happens When You Give”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=11748&LanguageID=1709

Rev. Dennis Walker invited us to attend church/supper at his church, Bethlehem Baptist, in Albany last night because of a special speaker they had to promote the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.  The visiting missionaries are based in Prague, Czech Republic, where Jennie and her family live and serve.  What a joy and a blessing to hear Will and Rachel speak to the group and to us personally.  May God continue to bless their ministry and to give them comfort as they leave their oldest child to attend college at Southeastern.

Living Christmas Tree

Sunday – Tuesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Albany

If you have never experienced a living Christmas tree, I highly recommend this.  My Texas uncle, Charles Tolleson, did this with his choirs.  This has been done at FBC, Amite in the past.  Now, it is in Albany.  Be blessed and be put in the right mood for the holiday –  to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

“KING OF GLORY, KING OF LOVE”

FBC, Kentwood

Sunday, December 15th at 6:00 P.M.

Lottie Moon Christmas Tea

FBC, Kentwood

Sunday, December 15th R 2 P.M.

Rev. Franklin Graham said ten million shoe boxes were given through Operation Christmas Child this year.  Thank God for those who packed and prayed over each box and for the child who will receive each box in the coming days.

Rev. Billy Graham, 95, is still hospitalized.  He is weak.  The family would appreciate you prayers for him.

Have a wonderful day.  Remember, Jesus is the Only reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Friday

“I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.  

I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound.

 Everywhere and in all things

I have learned both to be full and to be hungry,

both to abound and to suffer need.”

~Philippians 4:11-12~

 

Susan Rimes

Susan will be seeing her doctor in Hammond for a procedure which will hopefully give her some relief.  Keep her in your prayers.

Jimmy Schwartz

Jimmy got another good report on his blood count.  Thank God for that.  Pray he continue to have good days.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Read the latest two journal entries.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 6 – “Closer than You Think”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/weekofprayerview.asp?PageNavID=112&StoryID=11774&LanguageID=1709

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “More than Enough”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – Motivational – “Triumph over Cancer”

http://academictips.org/blogs/triumph-over-cancer/

Hymn of the Day – “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/e/beautgar.htm

Mayberry Bible Study 

10:00 A.M. this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood

No cost!  No preparation!  No homework!

If you are getting out in the next few days, be sure to be alert to the weather conditions and the weather changes.

JESUS is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“All humanity will come to You,

the One who hears prayer.”

~Psalm 65:2~

“Behold what manner of love

the Father has bestowed on us,

that we should be called children of God!”

~1 John 3:1~

Susan Rimes

Continue to pray for Susan as she battles kidney stones.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

FBC Senior Adults

The annual Christmas lunch will be Wednesday at 11:00 in the fellowship hall.  Wear something a big smile and something red or green.  This is optional, but it will help you be in the holiday spirit.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “One Stretch”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “The Story of a Woodpecker”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-story-of-a-woodcutter/

Be sure to read the “reflection” at the end and apply it to your life if necessary.

Hymn of the Day – “It Came upon a Midnight Clear”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/t/itcameup.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

Day Three – Karachi, Pakistan

https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10100149689548107

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace,

goodwill toward men.”

~Luke 2:14, NKJV~

 

Jesse Dean is continuing to heal.  He, like several other friends, is going through therapy.

Larry Hendry is home and enjoying seeing the ourside world after a week in the hospital.

Yvonne Birch was back at Sunday School.  Please pray for her continued recovery from back surgery.

Mrs. Norma Harrell passed away yesterday.  Please be in prayer for the Harrell family.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 2

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/weekofprayerview.asp?PageNavID=112&StoryID=11770&LanguageID=1709

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread –    “Integrity League”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – Motivational Stories – “A Short Story on Self-Confidence”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-short-story-on-self-confidence/

Hymn of the Day – “Tread Softly”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/treadsof.htm

Senior Adults will be honored with a Christmas lunch Wednesday at 11:00 at FBC, Kentwood.

I appreciate and totally enjoyed my opportunity to tell the story of Lottie Moon to the children at TeamKid at FBC, Kentwood.  How they blessed my heart!

Anna Lee

Friday

Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,

Luke 18:16b

From Bill Frazier  (last night)

Please add Jerry Byrd to the prayer list, he needs a liver transplant
very soon.

Steve Bryan (from Smiley Conerly last night))

We just received a call from Kathy Bryan and she told us Dr Steve just
had a heart attack and died . Don’t know any arrangements yet

Larry Hendry

Larry Hendry continues to improve.  He was moved to a regular room at North Oaks yesterday.  The family has so much for which to be thankful.

Austin Rose (Grandson of Vince and Ann LaBarbera of Amite)

http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/24125283/article-Harrison-student-fighting-cancer-makes-trip-to-Ind–leads-band-in-competition?instance=home_top_bullets

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell has spent five weeks in the hospital in Greensburg, but will be going home today.  Pray for her and her family as she makes this adjustment.

Thankfulness – Day 29 – Sharing People

People share lots of things with others.  Giving of themselves is one of their greatest gifts to others.  If you are not actively sharing with others, let me give you a few examples of ways some people we know share with others:

    • Daily phone calls
    • Fresh flowers from the yard
    • Produce from gardens or orchards
    • Smiles
    • Visits
    • Babysitting
    • Scripture verses
    • Time
    • Transportation
    • Changing light bulbs
    • Firewood
    • Cutting grass
    • Painting
    • Changing a flat tire
    • Pot of soup, cake, etc.
    • Writing and sending cards

I hope you can get some ideas from this list.  These are only a few.  You share by doing what is needed at the moment.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “First Impressions”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “My Mom Only Had One Eye” – This story will really make you think!

http://academictips.org/blogs/my-mom-only-had-one-eye/

Hymn of the Day – “Open My Eyes, That I Might See”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/p/openeyes.htm

Coming soon – Lottie Moon Week of Prayer for International Missions

Anna Lee