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Friday

The LORD your God is with you,

the Mighty Warrior who saves.

He will take great delight in you;

in his love he will no longer rebuke you,

but will rejoice over you with singing.”

~Zephaniah 3:17~

 

Please continue to pray for Bettye Fussell and Darren Fontz and their families.

 

The Third Thursday Gathering was last night.  We had one of out biggest crowds ever.  It included two couples who have never come before and guests from eight different churches .  Our four musical guests including two who have been out due to illness.  David’s devotional on “Faith” fit perfectly.  It was a wonderful night!  We will meet again on the third Thursday of March.

 

Bible Reading Plan – Numbers 25-27 and Psalm 48.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Bible Study – 10 A.M. this morning; John 19

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – February 28 at 11 A.M. at The Cafe

 

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?

Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

~Romans 8:35,37 (NIV)~

“The Love of God”

 

I trust that if you don’t know “that wonderful love”,  you will contact someone who can introduce you this very day.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

For God so loved the world

that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him

shall not perish but have eternal life.

~John 3:16~

 

 

Bettye Fussell is at Ochsner where the doctors are hoping to begin chemo Monday.  Please continue to pray.

James Allen is back at home.  Pray for him.

Phillip Strickland is scheduled for his final treatment today.  Pray all goes well.

Juanita Booty, Ora Lee Wilson’s sister and Betty Simpson’s sister-in-law, is better.  Thank-you for your prayers for her and her family.

 

Bible Reading – Numbers 22-24 and Psalm 67

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true

and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.

It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.”

~2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLT~

“The B-I-B-L-E”

 

I hope to see many of you tonight at 6:30.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

I’m sorry to be late.  I had to wait for Jason to restart the server.

Love is patient,

love is kind.

It does not envy,

it does not boast,

it is not proud.

~1 Corinthians 13:4~

Don Meadows‘ surgery went well.  He’s home and doing well.  Thank you for praying for him.

Bettye Fussell‘s daughter shared this yesterday.

We just want to say a special “THANK YOU” to everyone that has called, text, sent flowers/cards and come to visit my Mom during this hard time. We are amazed at all of the love and support that everyone has shown her. Just to update everyone, she will hopefully be transferred this afternoon from Southwest to Ochsner’s in New Orleans to begin her chemo treatment. Please keep sending prayers her way as she begins this new journey. We know God is in control and we are ready to fight this fight!! Thank you and We love you all!!

Melinda Russell recently joined her husband in China where he is working.  Her mother passed away in Texas, so now she is flying back.  Pray for her as she travels and as the family celebrate her life.

Bro. Stan Statham requests prayer for a volunteer.

BASELA Family- please be praying for Bro. Michael, a Disaster Relief Volunteer from Arkansas who fell from a roof in New Orleans East yesterday while working on a home. He has significant injuries but is in good spirits. I will update after I visit him in the hospital later this morning. -Bro. Stan

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Reading Plan – Numbers 19-21 and Psalm 46

 

Bro. Stan shares information about Hope Center.

This will be our last week of 1/2 off our winter clothes, shoes and coats. We will be putting out our Spring/Summer clothes February 21st. Come visit us this week for some great values!! Open Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 to 5:00. 985-247-2235

 

This is love: not that we loved God,  

but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

~1 John 4:10 (NIV)~

“Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

 

Mark your calendar for these extras.

  • Tonight – Children’s missions at 6 P.M.
  • Tomorrow  – Third Thursday Gathering at 6:30
  • Friday – Bible Study of John 19 at 10 A.M.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at 11 A.M.

 

Enjoy a little cooler weather.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Though the mountains be shaken

and the hills be removed,

yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken

nor my covenant of peace be removed,”

says the LORD,

who has compassion on you.

~Isaiah 54:10~

 

I talked with Ginger Landry about her daughter, Debbie Landry, who was Jennie’s friend in elementary school.  Debbie’s recent test showed no cancer following surgery.  Please pray for Debbie’s health issues to improve.

Tammy Meadows is doing much better now.  Thanks for praying for her as she recovered from surgery.

Please continue to pray for Bettye Fussell, her family, and her medical caregivers as tests are done and options for treatment are discussed.

 

Gloria McClanahan McKinnon

April 12, 1923 – February 11, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4107784&fh_id=10545

Bible Reading for Today – Numbers 17-18 and Psalm 45

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“A new command I give you: Love one another.

As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples,

if you love one another.”

~ John 13:34-35 (NIV)~

“Love is the Theme”

 

Reminder – Please make plans to join us Thursday at 6:30 at the cabin.  

 

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

Be completely humble and gentle;

be patient, bearing with one another in love.

~Ephesians 4:2~

 

Two updates

  • Buddy Bel of Amite is continuing to improve from his recent heart surgery.
  • Jeffrey Brister who had a motorcycle accident in improving from his surgeries.

 

Today’s Bible Reading – Numbers 14-16 and Psalm 44

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Monday
• Read Numbers 14-16
• Read Psalm 44
Tuesday
• Read Numbers 17-18
• Read Psalm 45
Wednesday
• Read Numbers 19-21
• Read Psalm 46
Thursday
• Watch Torah Series: Numbers
• Read Numbers 22-24
• Read Psalm 47
Friday
• Read Numbers 25-27
• Read Psalm 48
Saturday
• Read Numbers 28-30
• Read Psalm 49

 

For God so loved the world

that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him

shall not perish but have eternal life.

— John 3:16 (NIV)

“Whosoever Surely Meaneth Me”

 

Third Thursday – We will meet at 6:30.  Mr. Harlon Toney is planning to be back with us following his recent illness.  I hope to see you Thursday.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“A new command I give you:

Love one another.

As I have loved you,

so you must love one another.

~John 13:34~

 

Jamie Lynn’s daughter, Maddie, was able to come home yesterday afternoon.  She is doing very well!  Thanks for all the concern and prayers for her.

 

Today’s Bible Reading – Numbers 8-10 and Psalm 42

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Friday Morning Bible Study was wonderful yesterday.  We had a great discussion of John 18.  Join us next week for John 19.

 

Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,

it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

~1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (NIV)~

I Corinthians 13 is a good chapter to read.  It is full of reminders we need periodically.

“Others” Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Others/

 

Have a great day today as you prepare for serving in at Bible Study and worship tomorrow.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonight – Valentine Banquet at FBC, Kentwood @ 6 P.M.

Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin @ 6:30

 

Saturday

Love the Lord your God with all your heart

and with all your soul

and with all your mind

and with all your strength.’  

The second is this:

‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

Mark 12:30-31

Wednesday night, the Children in Action (missions class) had verse 30 for their verse.  I’m so thankful to be reminded of that verse today.

 

Carl Wayne Stevens continues to do well.  Thank-you for praying for him before, during, and since surgery.

Today’s Bible Reading – Number 5-7 (Skim 7), Psalm 41, and video, “Holiness”

 I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love,

I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge,

and if I have a faith that can move mountains,

but do not have love,

I am nothing.

If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,

but do not have love,

I gain nothing.

~1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (NIV)~

“Wide, Wide as the Ocean”

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 18 – 10 A.M. today.  Each lesson stands on its own, so any day you want to join us will be fine.

Valentine Banquet – 6 P.M. tomorrow night at the church.  The good/bad news is that more people have asked to purchase tickets than ever  before./There’s not any more room, so people are being turned away.  Plans will be adjusted for next year.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Make your last day for the week productive.

Anna Lee

Thursday

If any of you lacks wisdom,

you should ask God,

who gives generously to all without finding fault,

and it will be given to you.

~James 1:5~

 

Koltyn Gafford is better and back at home.  Thanking God for his improvement.

Tammy Meadows had surgery yesterday in Hammond.  Please pray for a good recovery.

Majel Dean is fine.  It was Susie Sharkey who had to be taken back to the doctor.  Susie is home now and doing better.

James Allen has been hospitalized.  Pray for him and his caregivers.

Pray for Jill Brister’s brother, Darin Fontz, and his family.

Phillip Strickland is doing better with his treatment.  He was able to come pick up his daughter from missions class.  We had a few minutes to talk.  Please continue to pray for this family.

David went back to the local eye doctor yesterday.  Things have switched around.  Now, his eye pressure is good, but his vision is not as good as it was Friday.  The specialist also called to check on him and changed his medication again.  We are hanging in there with all the appointments.  God has carried us through these many months.  Pray for David and his doctors.

 

The Children in Action class collected money for making purchases for victims of the tornado in Hattiesburg.  Some adults helped by making purchases too.  Yesterday, David and I had the privilege of delivering a vehicle full of toys, toiletries, cleaning supplies, food, etc. to New Testament Baptist Church which is on the next street over from William Carey University which was closed due to all the repairs going on there.  The NTBP sustained serious damage, but the people were serving a hot meal to storm victims and preparing for today’s give-away.  They were so pleased with our delivery.  I showed them one of the totes that the CA children signed in class last week.  Their hearts were touched.

The area sustained significant damage to most buildings and was being patrolled by state police units to help save what the tornado did not take away from the people.  In talking to some church members, we learned there had been four deaths in that area.

I’m thankful for….

  • Children and church members who gave to help others.
  • Baptist churches working together to help a community.
  • New Testament church being on the giving side when they certainly deserved to also be receiving side of the disaster.
  • The death toll there was only four despite all the damage.
  • Our opportunity to be blessed by being there and praying with the people.

 

Our Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief teams are out and helping.  Pray that God will lead you to volunteer is you have been trained.  If you are not trained, find another way to help.  Pray for all the volunteers who are helping.

 

Read the Bible – Numbers 1-4, Psalm 40, and “Numbers” video

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 18

Saturday – Valentine Banquet at 6 P.M.

 

“We Tested Our Tornado Plan” by Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/2017/02/08/we-tested-our-tornado-plan/

 

We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters,

and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more,

and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.

~ 2 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV)~

“My Faith Looks Up to Thee”

 

Enjoy the crispness of the air this morning as you thank God for another day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

“You have heard that it was said,

‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’

But I tell you, love your enemies

and pray for those who persecute you,

that you may be children of your Father in heaven.

He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good,

and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

~ Matthew 5:43-45 (NIV)~

 

Pray for Majel Dean.  She had to return to the hospital following knee surgery because of fever.

Debbie M. Wilkinson has been diagnosed with a form of cancer that has spread to her liver.  She is returning home after being at M.D. Anderson.  Pray for her and for her family.

Michael Catalanotto had a serious stroke.  He’s still in North Oaks.  Please pray for him as he goes through extensive rehab.

Koltyn Gafford has a virus.  He is at the hospital getting some help because his situation makes the virus much more difficult to remedy.

Maddie, daughter of Jamie Lynn Spears, is reported to be alert and responsive.  Join the family in thanking God for this miracle.

The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary reports no tornado despite much damage in their area.  With all the tornadoes yesterday, God surely protected us.  It could have been much worse in SE Louisiana yesterday.  As items for tornado relief are delivered to Petal, MS today, we have a more local need to address.  LA Baptist Disaster Relief teams will be “on the ground” doing damage assessment and giving the service of chaplains in eastern New Orleans today.  Check back tomorrow to learn of new needs.  Thank God for protecting the people during the seven tornadoes.  No lives were lost.

 

Today’s Bible Reading – Leviticus 26-27 and Psalm 39

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Children on Mission, youth, and  adults will meet tonight at 6:00 at FBC,K.

 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,

as working for the Lord,

not for human masters.

  ~Colossians 3:23~

“To the Work” (In light of the tornadoes and all those who need material and spiritual assistance)

 

Join me in thanking God for sparing so many lives and so much property yesterday.  Pray for those affected.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

Consider the blameless, observe the upright;

a future awaits those who seek peace.

~Psalm 37:37~

 

Please continue to pray for Debbie R. Miller, her family, and her caregivers.

 

Contact has been made for the delivery of tornado relief items to Hattiesburg/Petal, Mississippi.  Due to the 90% thunderstorm probability, the trip will be delayed until tomorrow.  That gives you today to add to the items we will be delivering.  Thanks to adults who contributed and to the children’s mission program that purchased a tote full of toiletries.  

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Reading – Lev. 24-25 and Psalm 38

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Children in Action – Wednesday evenings at 6 P.M.

Bible Study – John 18 – Friday at 10

Valentine Banquet – Saturday evening

 

“LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will strengthen their hearts.

You will listen carefully.”

~Psalm 10:17 HCSB~

“Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”

 

Be extra careful driving today.  Stay dry.

Anna Lee