Category: Announcement

Wednesday

He gives strength to the weary

and increases the power of the weak.

~Isaiah 40:29~

I’m happy to tell you that Mrs. Margaret “Sis” Oliver is back at church following a hospital procedure/surgery.  Thank the Lord she is back with us.

Bobby Forbes had four heart by-passes yesterday.  It was a long procedure, but ended with good results.  Pray for his recovery period at St. Tammany Hospital.

MS Trooper Mitch Chappell is now home.  He was injured in an accident while working.  Please be in prayer for him and his family as his healing continues at home.

Mr. Fernie Ray Gill called when he got home last night.  He gave me two updates to share.  He is thankful you are praying!

  • “Miss” Carol Jean Gill required brain surgery yesterday.  It was done via angiogram at OLOL!  She was doing well, but was required to stay overnight for observation.  The brain aneurysm had changed and called for medical treatment at this time.  Thank God for an alert and skilled doctor.
  • “Miss” Gail Pittman McDaniel is in North Oaks Rehab following her brain surgery last week.  Pray for her as she gets stronger so she can return to Kentwood.

 

The Hope Center in Roseland has a need you may can help with.

Two Rivers Baptist Association Hope Center is in dire need of two electric stoves and a refrigerator. One of the families that needs the stove is a grandmother raising four grandchildren. If you have one to donate, please call the Hope Center at 985-247-2235 or call Bro. Sylvester, the Director of the Hope Center, at 985-510-0397

If you would like to receive a daily devotional, posted by Bro. Don Meadows of The Lord’s Church, please check his Facebook page and become a “friend”.

Don’t forget to bring your items for tornado victims to FBC, Kentwood.  The sooner the better!

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

LA Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Scripture Reading for Today – Ex. 25-27 . and Psalm 25

 

“For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach,

because we trust in the living God,

who is the Savior of all men,

especially of those who believe.”

~1 Timothy 4:10, NKJV~

Pray for refuges fleeing war zones.

“Jesus Loves the Little Children” (Adults too!)

 

Thank you for reading and praying.  I believe in prayer.  When you pray, you are saying you believe too!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13~

 

Bobby Forbes will be in Covington early this morning for multiple heart by-passes.  He is ready to get healthier today.  Pray for all involved in this surgery today.

Dickie Meeks, a former OFA coach, had a heart transplant early yesterday morning.  All seems to be going well.  Please pray for him and his support team as he goes through the recovery period.

 

 

Bible Reading for Today – Exodus 22-24 and Psalm 24

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“16 Ways to Pray for Missionaries” by IMB President David Platt – https://www.imb.org/2016/11/08/16-ways-to-pray-for-missionaries/

 

Today – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party – The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Tomorrow – Children in Action, Youth, and Adults meet at FBC at 6:00

Friday – Bible Study at 10:00 A.M. – John 16

 

“I cry aloud to the LORD,

and He answers me from His holy mountain.”

~Psalm 3:4 HCSB~

“Where No One Stands Alone”

 

May you be blessed today.  May you also be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening for Sunday Morning

The bad weather in the morning will probably make my satellites not work, so I am posting early.  If I can, I will update.

The name of the LORD is a fortified tower;

the righteous run to it and are safe.

~Proverbs 18:10~

 

 

Carl Wayne Stevens is home again and doing better.  Please keep praying for him.

Pray for all those who had storm damage early Saturday morning in the Hattisburg/Petal, Mississippi area.  I’m so thank for members of East Fork who helped today to make it safer for those who live there.  May God watch over each of you as you represent Him.

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 16-18 and Psalm 22.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have their monthly breakfast to benefit a needy family.  Tomorrow’s meal will benefit the Miller family who recently lost their home in a fire.

Kentwood will begin at day with a breakfast for men and boys as part of men’s day.

“You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others.

Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word.

You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food.”

~Hebrews 5:12 NLT, 2nd ed.~ 

“Break Thou the Bread of Life”

Be alert and safe.

Anna Lee

Saturday (Posted Friday evening due to possible bad weather in the morning)

You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word.

~Psalm 119:114~

 

Please pray for Debbie Landry of Amite who is undergoing medical testing.

Jimmy Schwartz – Jimmy is at home in a hospital bed.

Please continue to pray for all those mentioned this week.

 

Bible Reading – Exodus 13-15 and Psalm 21

Waylon Bailey’s blog – waylonbailey.com

Thom R. Rainer’s blog – thomrainer.com

 

“It always protects,

always trusts,

always hopes,

always perseveres.

Love never fails.”

~1 Corinthians 13:7-8a NIV~

Announcements

  • Sunday – Men’s Day, other regular activities
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party
  • Wednesday – Children’s missions, youth, and prayer meeting
  • Friday – Bible Study at 10 – John 16

 

Be careful in the bad weather that soon will be here.

Anna Lee Alford

Wednesday

God is our refuge and strength,

an ever-present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear,

though the earth give way

and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

though its waters roar and foam

and the mountains quake with their surging.

~Psalm 46:1-3~

 

Luther Terrell – Surgery early this morning

 

 

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 4-6, Psalm 18, and video (Exodus 1-18 @ https://thebibleproject.com/)

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Announcements

  • Tonight at 6 – Missions for Children
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30
  • Friday – John 16
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind.

And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.

But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

~ 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)~

“Yield Not to Temptation” – What a message!

 

If you read the “story” about you’ll understand “He’ll carry you through”.  There are numerous times in our lives when we need Him to do just that!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

~Isaiah 41:10~

 

Good report!  Gail Pittman McDaniel‘s surgery is reported to be very successful.  She will be at North Oaks until Thursday, is all continues to go well.  Please continue to pray.

Tish Cooper Fairburn will have her kidney surgery this morning.  She has a very positive attitude and is also expected to be in the hospital until Thursday.  Please pray for her.

 

Luther William Davis

February 23, 1930 – January 16, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4072868&fh_id=10545
Kevin Hurst Gill

February 02, 1957 – January 15, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4072019&fh_id=10545

Margie Lee Renner Truex

May 13, 1935 – January 14, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4070398&fh_id=10545
Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 1-3 and Genesis 17
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
“Come to Me,
all of you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.”
~Matthew 11:28HCSB~
“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”

 

Children in Action 

  • Wednesday at 6 P.M.
  • Meet in FBC Sanctuary
  • We’re studying about the Good Samaritan.

 

 

David and I hope to see many of you Thursday for the Third Thursday at the Cabin.  We begin at 6:30 P.M.

 

Be a “Good Samaritan” today.

Anna Lee

Monday

For I know the plans I have for you,”

declares the LORD,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.

~Jeremiah 29:11~

 

 

Jeffrey Brister had surgery on a knee Saturday and on his shoulder that had four breaks yesterday.  Pray for a complete recovery over time.

Luther Terrell will have back surgery on Wednesday.  His procedure will be out-patient.

Pray for the Pittman/McDaniel family as Gail has brain surgery this morning at North Oaks.

Pray for Phillip Strickland and his family as he begins week two of treatment.

 

Scripture Reading – Genesis 48-50 and Psalm 16.

 

The Two Rivers Association WMU will meet at 10 this morning at East Fork.  The leadership team will meet at 9:00.  We will be honoring the WMU service of Rachel “Cis” Cox, Shirley Gregot Lane, and Aileen Young.

 

David and I invite you to come to the cabin Thursday night at 6:30 for a meal, a time of fellowship, enjoying some great music, and a sweet devotional and prayer period.  As I often say, “It’s my favorite time of the whole month”!  We  simply call it the Third Thursday Gathering.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Men’s Day – Next Sunday at FBC, Kentwood.  Start with breakfast and devotional and end with men leading the worship service.

 

 

“Put on the new self,

created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

~Ephesians 4:24 NIV~

“My Faith has Found a Resting Place”

 

God is good, especially during our biggest trials of lives!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid or terrified because of them,

for the LORD your God goes with you;

he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

~Deuteronomy 31:6~

Mrs. Wilma Welch told someone to tell me to add Jennifer Cotes, 36, of Maringouin, to the Prayer Link.  She is the granddaughter of Mr. Eddie Welch and the mother of of two.  She  was just diagnosed with a tumor in her brain and one on her eye.  Prayers will be very much appreciated.

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Juanita Booty.  She is undergoing more tests and treatment at the same time.  Pray she can get some rest.  Pray for the family too.

Jeffrey Brister was in a motorbike accident in Tickfaw.  He broke his shoulder in four places and also broke his knee.  He had knee surgery yesterday.  Pray for him as he awaits shoulder surgery.

 

Bible Reading Plan – Genesis 46-47 and Psalm 15

 

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 this Thursday

 

 

 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said,

“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

~John 8:31-32 (NIV)~

“Footsteps of Jesus” – one of the first hymns I learned to play

 

Whose footsteps do you desire to follow today?

Anna Lee

 

Friday

He put a new song in my mouth,  

a hymn of praise to our God.

Many will see and fear the LORD

and put their trust in him.

~Psalm 40:3~

 

 

David Bryant from Amite has been hospitalized and and rehab for the last eight months . He says he is much better now and may be released some time soon.  Thank you for praying for him.

 

Paul Wayne was my principal both in Roseland and in Amite.  He was a gentle and kind man.  He passed away Wednesday, but an obituary is not available yet.

Scripture Reading – Gensis 41-42 and Genesis 13

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study this morning at 10:00 – John 14

 

 

“Take on an entirely new way of life — a God-fashioned life,

a life renewed from the inside and working itself into your conduct

as God accurately reproduces his character in you.”

~Ephesians 4:22-24 MSG~

“Wonderful Words of Life”

 

I trust you are reading and learning from those “Wonderful Words of Life”.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

“Never be lacking in zeal,

but keep your spiritual fervor,

serving the Lord.

Be joyful in hope,

patient in affliction,

faithful in prayer.”

~Romans 12:11-12 NIV~

 

Please pray for JoEllen F. Carruth of Greensburg.  She has another complication from her knee surgery, but it NOT a blood clot.  Thank the Lord for that.

Diane Turner continues to have thyroid and a-fib problems.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Dan Turner is having problems with one of the pumps he has to control seizures.  Pray this problem can be corrected.

Pray for Phillip Strickland who has started treatment.  Pray for his family too.

Tish Fairburn will be having surgery Tuesday to have a spot on her kidneys removed.  She’ll be at North Oaks.  Please pray for her.

Pray for all the families who have lost a loved one recently.

 

Scripture Reading – Genesis 38-40 and Psalm 12

 

Associational WMU Quarterly Meeting Monday – Our memorial service for WMU ladies who passed away in 2016.  Please let me know of any dear lady from any of our churches who passed away.  We will meet at East Fork at 10 and conclude with a potluck lunch.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 14

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Don’t just pretend to love others.

Really love them.

Hate what is wrong.

Hold tightly to what is good.

Love each other with genuine affection,

and take delight in honoring each other.”

~ Romans 12:9-10 NLT, 2nd Ed. ~

“Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”

 

Children in Action studied about the Good Samaritan last night and went home with a band aid that said “I love my neighbor.”  I remember learning that my neighbors were not the Pritchetts and the Henrys.  Our neighbors are all people.  Do you love your neighbor or only the people next door?

Anna Lee