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Friday

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit,

but test the spirits whether they are of God;

because many false prophets

have gone out into the world.”

~I John 4:1~

 

We had another good night at the cabin for the Third Thursday Meeting.  We’re already looking forward to next month.  God continues to richly bless us.

Bible Study this morning at 10:00.  We’re studying Martha and Mary.

The monthly Ladies Birthday Party will be Tuesday at the Cafe at 11:00.

Hope Center is progressing a little each day.  The phone number is 985-247-2235.

Today, I would like to suggest you look in the kitchen for things you no longer use                        (dishes, pots and pans, dish towels, mixing bowls, serving pieces, glassware, etc.).                      Thanks to those who have already dropped off items at Hope Center.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Those who would like to volunteer can call the number above and give contact                             information so you can be called when needed.

Baptist Press – I hope you signed up for the new Baptist Press.  Today, we got our first devotional based on the Explore curriculumhttp://bpnews.net/43388/bible-study-september-21-2014).  At the end of the article you will find a link to information for various age groups.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “On Being Known” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/19/on-being-known/
  • I acknowledged my sin to You . . . .                                                                 I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”                       and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 32:5~                     “Look, the Lamb of God,                                                                               who takes away the sin of the world!”                                                                                                                   ~John 1:29~
  • “Just as I Am” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justasam.htm

Georgia Barnette – Week of Prayer for Louisiana Missions – Day 6

     The Grove, Prairieville –  http://georgiabarnette.org/day-6/

Thanks for “tuning in” today.  I trust you will find something useful to your prayer life today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Leave the children alone,

and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me,

because the kingdom of heaven

is made up of people like this.”

~Matthew 19:14, HCSB~

I’m reminded of the chorus, “Jesus Loves the Little Children”, I learned as a child.

Nancy Carruth is home.  Thanks for your continues prayers for him.

I’m praying today to two people I’ll not name.  One is a former student.  The other I do not personally know.  I know you have your own list too.  I’m so glad God loves to hear us pray for other people.

Baptist Press has a facelift.  It has been transformed from a form based on a newspaper to one more friendly to various forms of technology.  You can find the links by going to the end of the first article at the same link we have been using each day.

Georgia Barnett – Day 5

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Love to Tell His Story” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/18/love-to-tell-his-story/
  • Oh, give thanks to the Lord!                                                                                                                           Call upon His name;                                                                                                                                              make known His deeds among the peoples!                                                                                                                                              ~1 Chronicles 16:8~
  • “I Love to Tell the Story” –   http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/l/ilttts.htm                                                Be sure to read the second paragraph above the lyrics.

Hope Center in Roseland  will be open from 9:00 to 5:00 today.

  • Drop in and look around.    
  • Volunteer to help with work improvements being made there.
  • Volunteer to help with working in sorting and selling.
  • Volunteer to help hang flyers in your area or throughout the association.
  • Pray for the ministry to impact lives in a positive way for the Lord.
  • “Do Something!”

Thanks to all of you who are so faithful in reading and praying.  You are the reason for so many blessings in lives!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me,

because I am gentle and humble in heart,

and you will find rest for yourselves.

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

~Matthew 11:29-30, HCSB~

 

Caysen Tyne Miller has arrived and weighed in at six pounds, ten ounces.  Both parents and baby are doing well.  I know all the grandparents and great-grandparents are vey excited.

Nancy Carruth‘s procedure went well yesterday.  Lab results will be in in about two weeks. Later, Nancy had to be admitted to the hospital because of pain and nausea.  Please pray for Nancy and her family.

Macy Gueldner

 http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5418aa5eaf3d79fe037b5eed

Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer, Day 4 -http://georgiabarnette.org/day-4/

  • I met Pat at a WMU meeing in Ponchatoula recently.
  • She was a good speaker and certainly is devoted to this new ministry.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Hope Center Hours

  • Tuesday – Friday – 9:00 – 5:00
  • Saturday – 9:00 – 1:00

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Giving it to God” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/17/giving-it-to-god/
  • [He] went away sorrowful,                                                                             for he had great possessions.                                                                                                                ~Mark 10:22~
  • “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/y/myfluptt.htm

Reminders

  • Third Thursday meeting – this week at the cabin at 6:30
  • Ladies’ Night Planning Meeting – Sunday afternoon
    • I have met a new family.  That is not unusual, but the lady will be doing the demonstration for our next meeting.  I know you will be happy to see what she does.  There’ll be no more hints for now.
    • Share the date and time.
  • Young Ladies’ Birthday Party – one week from today
  • Craft Party for Operation Christmas Child
    • Sept. 27th at 1 P.M.  
    • Bring broken crayons, the more the better.
  • Food for Hope Center can be taken to the church today or by Sunday.  I will do pickups Wednesday night and the first of next week.
  • Friday’s Bible Study will focus on Mary and Martha.  Please readLuke 10: 38-42 and John 11:1-44; 12:1-8 before that time.

Look for God’s blessings in your life today.  Thank God for each one.  Let God use you to be a blessing to others.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Come to Me,

all of you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.”

~Matthew 11:28, HCSB~

 

Norma Lee Varnadors

Born: March 08, 1921
Died: September 14, 2014

Norma Lee Mixon Varnado, 93 of Kentwood, LA passed away on September 14, 2014. Born March 8, 1921 in Bolivar, LA, “Maw Maw Ni Ni” was a seamstress for many years as well as a retired employee of the Tangipahoa Parish School System. She was often referred to as, “the garden lady of Kentwood.” She took great pride and care of her garden which many people admired. Many had the pleasure of enjoying the fruits and vegetables of her tender labor. Norma Varnado is survived by her four children, Bill Varnado and his wife, Angela; Mary Lou Blanchard; Mike Varnado and his wife, Barbara; Carol Frey and her husband, Chris. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Bekki Blanchard and her son Devin; Mark Frey; Jessica Puissegur, her husband Scott, and their daughter Ally; Stephen Varnado; Alan Varnado and his son Braylon; and Charles Varnado. Norma Varnado is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. “Tibby” Varnado; parents, Leslie and Lula Mixon; and four siblings, Hilton Mixon, Tincie Hayden, Pearl Mixon, and Agnes Mitchell. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 17th, at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood, LA beginning at 9 AM followed by the funeral service at 11 AM. Funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Danny Smith and Pastor Joey Miller. Burial will take place at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana Missions

Week of Prayer – September 14-21

Tuesday – “Still Waters” – Hammond & New Orleans

Hope Center Thrift Store in Roseland

Grand Opening

9:00 this morning

Drop by to take a look around any day.

Hope Center Food Bank

Second Harvest

Coming Soon

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “A Heart for Prayer” –   http://odb.org/2014/09/16/a-heart-for-prayer/
  • “When You said, “Seek My face,”                                                                    my heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”                                                                                                                ~Psalm 27:8~                         “He gathers the lambs in His arms                                                             and carries them close to His heart.”                                                                                                                                                ~Isaiah 40:11~                   
  • “Near to the Heart of God” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neartoth.htm

What blessings does God have for you today?  Don’t miss recognizing them!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

Commit your work to the Lord,

and your plans will be established.

~Proverbs 16:3~

 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and do not lean on your own understanding.  

~Proverbs 3:5~

And this gospel of the kingdom

will be proclaimed throughout the whole world

as a testimony to all nations,

and then the end will come.  

~Matthew 24:14~

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • “My neighborhood church collected items during vacation bible school. I pick stuff up all year round and have a bin full to fill shoebox. This year I took my 5 year old nephew to the store to pick up some toys he thought other children might like. He was so excited to take his bag of toys, school supplies, and hygiene items and donate them!” – Melanie S.“I was shocked that someone I didn’t even know would take the time to pray for me.” – Divine, shoebox recipient
  • On the shoebox gift distribution day, there was a girl who was very poor and her shoes were broken. When she opened the shoebox there was a pair of shoes her size. She put them on and couldn’t stop crying for joy. – Pastor Pedro, Colombia
  • “Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive, and he will be blessed on the earth. You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies. The Lord will strengthen him on his bed of illness; You will sustain him on his sickbed.” Psalm 41:1-3
  • Today at 1 P.M., FBC, K will have a craft day to make items to go in the shoeboxes.  Join us in the fellowship hall to help (no special skills required).

Hope Center 

  • The grass is cut.
  • The sidewalk has been uncovered.
  • The gravel has been donated and spread.
  • The mailbox is up.
  • Two signs will be delivered today.
  • The clothes are hung.
  • The air condition is working!!!
  • Etc.
  • The dedication is set for Tuesday at 9 A.M.
  • “To God be the Glory”

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, a Quote, and a Song

  • “Think of Them No More” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/13/think-of-them-no-more/
  • “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins.”                                   ~Isaiah 43:25~                                                                                                                                                 “Where sin increased,                                                                                           grace increased all the more,                                                                                   so that, just as sin reigned in death,                                                                  so also grace might reign through righteousness                                       to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”     ~Romans 5:20~                                                                                                                                               “Greater love has no one than this,                                                                      that he lay down his life for his friends.”                            ~ John 15:13~
  “When God saves us,                                                                                                 our sins are forgiven forever.”                              ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Grace Greater Than Our Sins”                           

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/g/ggreater.htm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 “ What a Friend We Have in Jesus”                                                                                                                                                                                                                http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/f/wafwhij.htm

Women’s Ministry

  • Associational meeting at FBC, K Monday at 10:00 A.M.
  • Bring a “dish” for lunch.
  • Speaker – Sylvester Humphrey, Coordinator of Hope Center
  • Focus – Week of Prayer for State Missions
  • All ladies are invited and encouraged to attend.

Fall Food Round-Up

Sunday is your last opportunity to take staples or checks to your local church for pick-up early Monday morning.  The children of the LA Baptist Children’s Home will be blessed by the food you contribute.

There are many names listed on the prayer lists of individual churches.  Please pray for each family and for the family of those who are not listed, but have a need.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Be a blessing to others today as He blesses you!

Anna Lee

Friday

“But from there, you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him when you seek Him

with all your heart and all your soul.”

~Deuteronomy 4:29, HCSB~

 

Joe Easley

I heard some good news yesterday.  Joe Easley, who has been terribly sick, is better.  I thank God for a good day for Joe and for his  friends and fellow church people who have been so faithful to a man who has been so faithful to God.  Have a good day today, Joe.

Joe’s Grandson

Joe’s grandson was involved in an accident over the weekend.  The early news was that the young man broke this back.  That is true, but it seems the break was on the front and fixable.  Thank-you, Jesus.

Nancy Carruth

Nancy, of Greensburg,  got some medical results yesterday from tests she had been undergoing.  She will need additional testing and some procedures, but thankfully, her health can be improved through modern medicine.  We’re praying for you, Nancy.

Austin Rose

Austin Rose of the Atlanta area has parents who grew up in Amite.  A year ago, he was found to have a serious health issue.  Last weekend, his friends honored his with a sign and recognition at the football game that said, “HE WON”!  Austins family in LA and GA thank you for your prayers and support during this difficult year.

Steve Hatchel of Texas

Please continue to pray for Boyd’s dad and the rest of the family.

Craft Day for Operation Christmas Child

Ladies of all ages are invited to the fellowship hall of FBC, K tomorrow.  Crafts for the “shoeboxes” will be made so they can be delivered to children at Christmas.  Ladies OF ALL AGES are welcome to help.

Baptist Press –   The article, “Let’s Roll” (http://www.bpnews.net/43340/bible-study-lets-roll-sept-14), reminds us to “Do Something”.

Baptist Press –BPNews.net

Devotional, Scriptures,  Quotes, and a Song

  • “The Small Giant”  –   http://odb.org/2014/09/12/the-small-giant/
  • The Lord . . . will deliver me.                                                                                                            ~1 Samuel 17:37~                                                                                   This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.                                                                                                                    ~ 1 John 5:4~    
  • His confidence is not in what he has but in who is with him.                                                                                                                         ~Samuel~             Don’t tell God how big your giants are.                                                               Tell your giants how big your God is.                                                                                                             ~Poh Fang Chia~                                                                        
  • “Faith is the Victory” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/a/faithist.htm

Thanks for praying for these needs and for the needs of others who are on our hearts, but not listed here.  God appreciates when we pray specifically, not that He needs the information/reminder, but that we are going beyond saying “all the needs around us”

Remember, our theme for the Week of Prayer for state missions is “Do Something”.  What are you doing today?

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“The harvest is abundant,

but the workers are few.

Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest

to send out workers into His harvest.”

~Matthew 9:37-38, HCSB~

(As soon as I read that verse,

I thought of the volunteers at Hope Center.

I thank God for each person who has freely given their time now

knowing there is a harvest ahead.)

9/11 – Let’s pray for our country.  May it return to its strength and great image in the eyes of its people and those around the world.  I think the first step in the right direction will be to put God back in His rightful place.

Jadon’s Journey

 https://www.facebook.com/monica.pailet?hc_location=timeline

Johnnie Santangello 

“Lil’man” is doing well.  Keep praying for him as he battles a brain tumor.

“Seven Life Lessons from Truett Cathy”

http://www.daveramsey.com/blog/7-life-lessons-from-truett-cathy

 

Ray and Beverly Blackwell

Alan Ray continues to be at rehab in Hammond.  Beverly is now on day nine at North Oaks. They both need and would appreciate our prayers.  Pray for their sons as they meet with medical professionals.

 

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • “Born to Rescue” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/11/born-to-rescue/
  • For even the Son of Man did not come to be served,                           but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.                                                                                                           ~Mark 10:45~                           “‘Come follow Me,’ Jesus said,                                                                         ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’”                                                                                                                                         ~Matthew 4:19~                        
  •  “Jesus Calls Us” –   http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesuscus.htm
            “Jesus Saves”                                                                                                                             http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesussav.htm

Reminders

  • Fall Food Round-Up for La. Baptist Children’s’ Home                                                                  Take food to one of the area churches by Sunday for early pick-up on Monday
  • Ladies’ Bible Study                                                                                                                                                Read Hosea 1-3 before the 10 A.M. meeting Friday.
  • Craft Day for Operation Christmas Child                                                                                                Saturday @ 1 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall of FBC,K for all ladies and girls                      You do not have to be crafty to do some of these projects.   All items will be put in the shoeboxes for needy children.
  • Hope Center                                                                                                                                                               Volunteers are invited to show-up beginning at 8:00 this morning.  There is a job for everyone!
  • Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnett Offering – next week!                                                         Sylvester Humphrey, volunteer director of Hope Center, will be our speaker Monday at 10:A.M.at FBC,K.   Bring a covered dish for lunch.

May each of us see God’s blessings and protection for us individually and collectively today!

Anna Lee

                                                                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“We give thanks to You, God;

we give thanks to You,

for Your name is near.

People tell about Your wonderful works.”

~Psalm 75:1, HCSB~

Senior Adult Revival – Tuesday was good too!  I’m looking forward to this morning in Greensburg.  It all begins at 9:15 with plenty of coffee, treats, friends, hugs, good music, and wonderful preaching.  There will also be enough food to feed half of Greensburg!  God blessed the gathering Monday and Tuesday.  I’m sure He will be back today.

Hope Center – The news on the air condition is not good.  Now, the expected date for installation is Friday.  Work in going on there anyway.  I will be there after the revival today and again at 8:00 in the morning.  Come join us.  The work is easier and more fun when others are there.  I know God will bless our efforts!  I have a new request, coat hangers (new or used)!  You can give them to me or drop them off yourself.  This is a project of sixteen churches.

Fall Food Roundup – Food is being collected in area Baptist Churches for the children of the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.  The truck from the home will pick up at FBC, Kentwood early Monday morning.  You may take your food until Sunday night.  Leave it in the the stairwell to the church office.  This is a project of churches all across out state.

Operation Christmas Child – Our craft day is Saturday.  We will meet at 1:00 at FBC, K to make items to go into the boxes we are sending.  You do not need to be “crafty” or to bring a craft to share, but it will be okay if you do.  This is a project of churches of various denominations around the world, not just mine.  Join the spirit of unity and purpose!

Easley Family – Joe and Jean Easley were still in Greensburg the last I heard.  I also leaned there have been others in the family with serious problems.  Their God, who is also mine, is more than sufficient to pray for them.  Join the family and friends in praying for them.

Luberta Allen

Born: October 11, 1923
Died: September 08, 2014

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “One Amazing Letter” –    http://odb.org/2014/09/10/one-amazing-letter/
  • I will not forget Your word.                                                                                                                                                                            ~Psalm 119:16 ~            How shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to Thy Word.                                                                                                                                                                    ~Psalm 119:9 ~       The Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword.                                                                                                                                                                                                 ~ Hebrews 4:12~

I know I have included lots of “announcements” lately, but I consider them “opportunities”.  Some of them surely are within you time, money, and physical capabilities.  You can participate whether you are a member of FBC, K or not.  Consider the task and choose the one(s) that work for you!  Contact me if you need more information.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Be very careful, then, how you live—

not as unwise but as wise,”

~Ephesians 5:15 ~

 

Macy Gueldner   –

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Lonnie Richardson

Born: April 25, 1947
Died: September 06, 2014

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Senior Adult Revival at NZBC

What a great meeting we had!  The church was full.  The preaching was good.  The singing was wonderful.  Food was plentiful and delicious.  Hugs were available everywhere.  God’s presence was felt in all that was done.

Today, the revival service will be at Kedron Baptist Church.  Fellowship and morning refreshments begin at 9:15, followed by choir practice at 9:30, and the service at 10:00.  If you missed yesterday, you can’t get a “retake”, but you can come today and tomorrow and experience revival with us.

Hope Center

After revival, I was privileged to work with a team of ladies from the Kentwood area at Hope Center.  It was the first time to begin organizing the things that will be sold.  The efforts of the ladies really made a difference.  There’s much more to do, so contact Sylvester Humphry or someone else to volunteer.  Remember, everyone is a volunteer. Many volunteers will be needed now and in the future.  Be thinking about how you can work Hope Center (food bank and/or thrift store) in your schedule.  Prepare to be greatly blessed.

We discovered a need yesterday.  Hope Center needs coat hangers.  If you bring some to FBC, Kentwood, I will deliver them.  You can leave them in the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, K.

The Lord’s Church, September 2014

1. Worship time adjustments for Sept. 21 – Sunday School at 9:15 AM and worship at 10:30 AM. (Sept 14- worship 9:30 AM / Life Group at 11).

2. New Children’s Ministry begins on Sept. 21 with Children’s Church at 10:30 AM

3. Revival begins on Sept. 21 at 10:30 with Pastor Louis Husser from Crossgate Church n Robert, LA. Revival continues Sunday night through Wednesday night at 6:30 each night. Pastor Louis’s wife, Charlotte, will be leading our music Sunday- Wednesday Nights.

4. New Young adult Sunday school class beginning as well on Sept 21.

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Truett Cathy was a modern day hero.  No, he did not rescue people from burning buildings or hang the moon in place, but he had a food business that honored God and was concerned about people, especially young people.  When we visit Jason, we visit Berry College where Truett Cathy invested his money and efforts to help young people in so many ways – a place to live, someone to care about them, food, camp, and many others things, but the greatest was his Christian example and opportunities for them.  Truett Cathy’s life on earth is over, but he lives on through the lives of many young people.  Truett Cathy was a hero because he let Jesus to live in and show through his life.  Well done, Mr. Cathy.

Devotional, Scriptures,  a Quote, and a Song

  • “A Possum’s Pose” –   http://odb.org/2014/09/09/a-possums-pose/

  • [The Lord] neither faints nor is weary.                                                                                                              ~Isaiah 40:28~          

“Cast your cares upon the Lord and He will sustain you.”                                                                                                                  ~Psalm 55:22~

 

Please continue to pray for all the health and other needs that have been listed lately.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“What man among you,

if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

If you then, you who are evil,

know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will your Father in heaven

give good things to those who ask Him!”

~Matthew 7:9-11, HCSB~

 

Macy Gueldner

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Peggy Simmons

Please pray for Peggy Simmons and her family.

Yvonne Birch

Yvonne is still having some issues with pain related to previous problems.  Pray for the medication to give relief.

Barbara Hutchinson

Barbara is having some nerve issues.  Pray for her as she continues to seek the best path for relief.

Norton “Bo” Varnado

Born: March 17, 1960
Died: September 04, 2014

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Devotional, Scripture, and Songs

  • “Let Me be Singing” –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.                                                                                                           ~Psalm 150:6~
  • “When We All Get to Heaven” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/w/wwag2hvn.htm                                                                                                                                                                                                 “Wonderful Words of Life” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/o/wondword.htm

The Friday morning Bible study is so rewarding to me.  Our number is growing.  Discussions are so interesting.  We are all seeking for a better understanding of the “woman of the week” as we compare her life to our lives.  Next Friday, we will study Gomer.  You can prepare for the lesson by studying Hosea 1-3.

Ladies, please don’t forget your quart-sized bags of home prepared foods for a family tomorrow.  I can tell you now that these foods will be greatly appreciated.  A family member told me how blessed the family was to have Christian friends.  Let’s be sure to live up to that great name. “Christian”, in this effort and in all we do.

Anna Lee