Category: Announcement

Sunday

For the kingdom of God

is not a matter of eating and drinking,

but of righteousness,

peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,  

because anyone who serves Christ in this way

is pleasing to God and receives human approval.

 Let us therefore make every effort

to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Romans 14:17-19

 

 

David saw the retina specialist Friday and got a good report.  Both retinas are still attached.  The gas bubble has more breaking up to do before David can see much.  His eyedrops were discontinued and his restrictions reduced.  It’s looking better!  Please continue to pray for us.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 13:5-8

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

For I desire mercy,

not sacrifice,

and acknowledgment of God

rather than burnt offerings.

~Hosea 6:6~

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. Burnell Simpson and Jimmy Schwartz as well as their caregivers and family.

Prayers are still needed for those who have been, are, and will be in the path of Hurricane Matthew.  Also, pray for those who are already in place to help them recover.  We have great work done by Samaritan’s Purse and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.  They are big organizations that go wherever the need is and do it well.  I thank God for them.

Nerlie Eugene “Cadillac” Smith

July 17, 1933 – October 07, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3934662

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 13:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 13:1-4

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Mark Your Calendar

  • Tonight – McComb Gospel  Opry – 6 P.M.
  • Sunday – Annual Associational Meeting for all Churches – Montpelier – 6 P.M.
  • Monday – “Shoebox” Folding – 9 A.M. and 6 P.M.
  • Wednesday – Missions Class for Children – 6 P.M.
  • Friday – Bible Study – Starting with John 10:22 – 10 A.M.

 

Jason and his family left for the long ride home this morning.  They live in the hills of northwest Georgia and not in the coastal area.  Some of you have asked.  We appreciate your concern.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

 

These are the things you are to do:

Speak the truth to each other,

and render true and sound judgment in your courts;

~Zechariah 8:16~

 

Jeana Lee-Newman is doing well.  She had a check-up yesterday and was doing even better than hr doctor expected.  She’ll go back in a week for another check-up.

Please continue to pray for the Schwartz family.

Bring Your Bible to School Day – http://www.bringyourbible.org/ – TODAY!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Matthew 11:27-30

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Mark Your Calendar!

  • Fridays at 10: Bible Study
  • Saturday, October 7 – Gospel Opry in McComb 601-600-6704
  • Sundays at 9:15 – Sunday School
  • Wednesdays at 6 – Missions class for children
  • Monday,  October 10th – Shoebox folding at 9 A..M. and 6 P.M.
  • Monday, October 17 – Quarterly Associational WMU Meeting at Montpelier (Leadership at 9/ All at 10/Speakers sharing about disaster relief/ Potluck lunch to follow
  • Tuesday, October 25 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – The Cafe at 11 A.M.

 

Pray for a  good recovery for those who have faced Hurricane Matthew and good preparations for those who have yet to meet him.  (Disaster relief workers from Florida have returned home to prepare their own places for Matthew’s Arrival.)

Anna .Lee 

Wednesday

“For the LORD hears the poor.”

~Psalm 69:33a NKJV~

 

Pray for our friends, Bruce and Dorothy Fussell, of Livingston.  She is recuperating from knee surgery.  Yesterday, their daughter took him to the hospital with hernia problems.

Pray for Jeremy Alford’s family as Kristi meets with doctors in Houston at 8:30 this morning.

Christian Smalley has an eye injury and was taken to Ochsner for treatment.  He is a high school student.

Jimmy Schwartz continues to get health care at home.  He is very sick.  Thank God for health care workers who can check on him regularly.

Mr. Burnell Simpson is home and enjoying visits from friends.

Mr. J.D. Smith has received some good medical reports.  Pray he continues to do well.

 

William Edgar Dillon, Sr.

October 18, 1950 – August 23, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3910104

Senior Adult Revival 

  • 9:00 – Fellowship
  • 9:30 – Choir Practice
  • 10:00 – Worship Service
  • Location – New Sharon Baptist Church
  • Worship Leader – Kaleb Dykes
  • Speaker – Rev. Paul Cantrell

 

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+Timothy+6%3A14-16&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Missions Night for Children tonight at 6 P.M.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Pray for those in the path of Hurricane Matthew and those in places like Haiti who have been left greatly damaged.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

 

 A friend loves at all times,

and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

~Proverbs 17:17~

 

TSGT Douglas LaRue Miller, USAF, Ret.

November 19, 1945 – October 01, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3909447

Pearl Ann Navarre

March 11, 1942 – September 30, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3909094
Gospel Opry – Saturday in McComb – For more information ask Bubba Roberts  or call 601-600-6704.
Two Rivers Associational WMU Meeting – Monday, October 17th at Montpelier Baptist Church – 9:00 – Leadership Meeting; 10:00 – Meeting followed by potluck lunch: Guest Speakers – Rev. Joe Weaver of Osyka Baptist Church and some of his church members who helped with the brown bag ministry.
Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+Timothy+6%3A6-10&version=NIV
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Senior Adult Revival Day One was great!

Day Two – Montpelier Baptist Church

                    Worship Leader  – Chris Wales, FBC, Greensburg

                    Speaker – Rev. Jeff Mizell, Line Creek

 Fellowship at 9; Choir practice at 9:30: Worship at 10: Lunch about 11:00.

Anna Lee

Monday

“I have learned to be content

whatever the circumstances.”

~Philippians 4:11 NIV~

 

Mr. Harlon Toney has been hospitalized in Lacombe again.  He should be able to come home today.  Pray for Mr. Harlon.

 

Yesterday, I saw the lady I delivered the Christian magazines to so she can use them in the jail ministry.  She was thrilled with the literature you helped me collect.  She said they usually have up to 15 inmates to come to “prayer time”.  Thursday, they had about 40!  She was thrilled.

Now she has an additional request.  She said the inmates want Bibles.  If you have any old ones you can share or if you want to purchase some new ones, she would be blessed to share them there.

 

The training for Operation Christmas Child Saturday was very informative and encouraging.  I was glad to have been a part of the event.  Thanks to all who attended and will participate in a Drop-Off Station.

 

Scripture Writing – I Timothy 6:6-10 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+Timothy+6%3A6-10&version=NIV

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Two Rivers Baptist Association will hold their annual senior adult revival beginning this morning.  Today, we will meet at FBC, Kentwood at 9:00 for fellowship and choir practice.  The service will begin at 10:00 and will be followed by lunch.  Rev. Rusty Durand from Montpelier will be the speaker today.  I hope many of you will be able to attend.

Anna Lee

Saturday

There is no fear in love.

But perfect love drives out fear,

because fear has to do with punishment.

The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

We love because he first loved us

~1 John 4:18-19 NIV~

 

Kay Forman is home from rehab.  Pray for continued improvement.

Jimmy Schwartz is very will.  Pray for comfort and God’s presence for the family.

Pray for another Kentwood family at North Oaks.

 

Operation Christmas Child Important Dates

  • Today at 10 A.M. – Training for those working in Drop-Off Locations – FBC, Kentwood
  • October 10 – Folding of Shoeboxes at 9 A.M. and at 6 P.M.
  • October 29 at 6 P.M. – Packing of Shoeboxes at FBC, Kentwood
  • November 14-21 – Shoeboxes in our area can be dropped off at FBC, Kentwood

 

Scripture Writing – Joshua 1:7-9 – (http://www.swtblessings.com/2016/09/october-scripture-writing-plan-2016.html#.V-9ngyMrLx4)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will begin John 10 next week.  Let me know if you need a study guide.

Trust Jesus today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

Above all, love each other deeply,

because love covers over a multitude of sins.

~I Peter 4:8~

 

The family of Jacob Daniels is so thankful tonight for skilled pilots.  The helicopter pilot who was bring Jacob in from his platform in the Gulf and God, the heavenly pilot,  worked to bring a malfunctioning helicopter to a safe landing on another platform.  I don’t know all the details, but  I’m thanking God for sparing them.

Pray for Mr. Burnell Simpson.  He’s enjoying having company at home.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 7:24-29

October Scripture Writing – for those who want a computerized list of Scriptures – https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_FwK3u-_PH1MlNBZllSNGNpTFE

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • The Children in Action (mission study class) was certainly in action last night.  There packed the pencil cases for four of the six groups of children last night.  As they packed, we were able to talk about missions and how the children who received the shoeboxes would be blessed.   Before our class, two girls who arrived early were able to help me fold and put together some packing boxes.  It was a great night to be a missions leader!
  • Saturday is almost here.  I expect a great morning (10 A.M. – Noon) as adults are trained to collect the boxes from other churches.  Feel free to join us if you are interested.
  • October 10th will be a day to assemble the flat cardboard into a shoebox shape.  You many join me at 10 A.M. or at 6 P.M. that Monday.
  • October 29th will be the day all the boxes are filled and packaged into official OCC boxes for shipment to children all around the world.
  • Samaritan’s Purse – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
  • “What goes into the box is fun.  What comes out of the box is eternal!”

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study – meet at 10 in the fellowship hall

Missions planning meeting at 11:15 Friday to consider a future project!  Join us if you want to be involved.

Giving is much more rewarding than receiving!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

For if you remain silent at this time,

relief and deliverance for the Jews

will arise from another place,

but you and your father’s family will perish.

And who knows

but that you have come to your royal position

for such a time as this?”

~Esther 4:14~

(This verse about Esther could also apply to us.  I was recently invited to attend a Bible study on Esther, but declined because I have already done the study and I have some schedule complications.  This verse reminds me of times when we are placed in certain situations for a particular reason.  Think about it.  Read Esther.)

Justin Lambert is making progress.  This report is from day 111 following the accident.  If you see Sharon Birch or Rachel Buckley, they can give you a more complete update on their nephew.

 Justin has been making some wonderful improvements. Justin can now feed himself, partially dress himself, brush his own teeth, pull himself up in the bed, TALK, and has started walking at therapy. He still doesn’t have 100% function in his right leg but they put a brace on it and with their help he walks! He has walked as far as 52 feet which was 76 steps 😍 I have seen my husband smile more in the past few days than I have in what seems like an eternity.

Pray for Jimmy and Ruby Schwartz.  His heath has declined requiring more daily care for him.

Pray that the religious literature being delivered to the jail in Amite tomorrow will touch the lives of those who receive it.  Thank God for those who collect and distribute it.  If you have some religious magazines or Bibles, I will get them in the proper hands.  Thanks to those of you who brought items in recently.  I have a trunk full of magazines to take tomorrow.  Other than Bibles, the cannot accept books.  Think paperback.

Jeana Lee Newton’s long, complicated surgery at Ochsner was successful.  Some of you have personally told me you are praying for her.  Keep it up.  Jeana’s family says she is better now than she has been in a long time.

 

The Georgia Barnette Offering at FBC, Kentwood has reacher 47% of our goal.  Let’s make our goal and surpass it.

 

Any church or organization filling “shoeboxes” for Samaritan’s purse needs to be reminded that they suggest a donation of $7.00 per box to pay for shipping and for literature that is added to introduce each child to Jesus.  I was blessed to meet a lady, Pricilla, Tuesday who works for Samaritan’s Purse.  She was very encouraging.

Older children, youth, and adults are invited to help fold the flat shoeboxes into their finished shape on October 10th.  You can come at 9 A.M or at 6 P.M.  We’ll have a chair and a table ready for you to work.  Like so many other things, lots of people and lots of steps are involved.  You can also come and draw a picture in the boxes for us.  Think how blessed the children will feel to have special artwork/Christian message just for them.

FBC, Kentwood will be a drop-off location for shoeboxes November 14-21.  There will be a training opportunity Saturday, October 1 from 10 – noon.

 

Children in Action will meet at 6 P.M. tonight to pack the pencil boxes/pouches for the “shoeboxes”.  There will be lots of excitement as the children get to help with the shoeboxes for the third time this year.  If you are available, come watch and “catch the spirit”.  Adults are always invited to visit and learn what we are doing.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 7:21-23

Baptist Press – Always up to date! – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Know that this day has worth in many ways.  Don’t miss the opportunity to pray for or help others.  

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,

as some understand slowness.

Instead he is patient with you,

not wanting anyone to perish,

but everyone to come to repentance.

~2 Peter 3:9~

 

Pray for the family of the late J.L. and Wanzie Williams.  Her sister, her niece, and their older son are all in need our our prayers.

 

Benjamin True Robinson

February 24, 1923 – September 25, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3899631&fh_id=10545

Hollie Renee Frazier

September 10, 1975 – September 25, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3900136

NAMB announces long-term Louisiana flood recovery effort – https://www.namb.net/news/namb-announces-longterm-louisiana-flood-recovery-effort?utm_campaign=On+Mission+Today&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=34674959&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_fj3xOSOiI6TlCLslmgjMvWa_bBCo1niqDYUiJhDn3wvslIpOCyq9Uz5SjeS0ML_4l1izI8deNzrr4HrRSlMXRPEZaSA&_hsmi=34674959

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Matthew 7:13-20 –  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A13-20&version=NIV

 

Announcements

  • Today – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party today at 11 at The Cafe
  • Wednesday night – Missions classes for children – 6 P.M. – “Project” night
  • Friday – Bible study in the fellowship hall at 10 A.M.
  • Saturday – Training for those who want to help receive and pack shoeboxes.  FBC, Kentwood will be a relay station this year.  Churches and other groups can bring their filled boxes to us November 14-21.  (Hours will be posted later.)  You can let me know you are coming Saturday morning or just show up.

 

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana – FBC,K has collected 47% of their goal so far.  That’s good, but we need to keep on until our goal is surpassed.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

The Journey of a Shoebox – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/the-journey-of-a-shoebox/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15SM&utm_content=Journey-of-a-Shoebox-9-26-16

You can see a drop-off location at the beginning of the journey.  That will be what we will be doing this year.  It’s the first step after your shoeboxes leave your homes and churches.  The main point of shoeboxes is the last step, getting them into the hands of little children!

 

We are only seven weeks away from serving as a drop-off location.  Get your boxes packed and ready to go!

Anna Lee