Category: Baptist Press

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~

 

Mrs. Juanita Pritchett has a pacemaker and is back at home.  I forgot to share this update from Chester earlier, but it is never too late to thank God.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon seems to have had a “bug” for a couple days, but is over it and feeling better.  Pray for her to continue to gain her strength.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • 10 A.M. Today
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • Ezekiel 30

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • 6:30 at our place
  • Thursday, Nov. 16
  • Come enjoy the evening with us.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-off

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • November 13-20
  • Times will vary.
    • M – 10-12
    • T – 1-4
    • W – 4-6
    • Th – 10-12
    • F – 4-6
    • S – 9-12
    • S — 2-4
    • M – 8-10

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 

  • November 28th
  • The Cafe
  • 11 A.M.

Lottie Moon Christmas Tea

  • Sunday, Dec. 3
  • 2 P.M.
  • FBC, Kentwood Fellowship Hall
  • Tables will be decorated by ladies from various churches.
  • Missionary Speaker – Rachel Bailey Robbins
  • Ladies 3-103
  • Two Rivers WMU

The Friday Morning Bible Study will NOT meet the morning after Thanksgiving.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible Today = Galatians 1-2, Psalm 5, and video on Galatians (http://bibleproject.com)

 

Show your concern for others through prayer and actions today.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.

The Lord be with all of you

~2 Thessalonians 3:16~

 

Gabriel Estay had knee surgery yesterday in Baton Rouge.  All went well.  Pray for him during the long recovery period.

 

As the weather begins to turn a little cooler, please take the time to assess the needs of people you may know to keep warm this winter.  Who needs a warmer jacket, gloves, firewood, propane, etc,?

 

 

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 11-13 & Psalm 4

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Reminder – FBC,Kentwood will be a drop-off location for “shoeboxes” filled with hygiene items, toys, school supplies, etc.  We will begin Monday morning at 10 A.M.  The schedule will vary from day to day, so be sure to check out the schedule before you come.

 

The Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin will be one week from tonight.  I hope to see many of you at 6:30 that night.

 

Mark your calendar for the Lottie Moon Tea which will be at 2 P.M. on Sunday, December 3rd at FBC, Kentwood.  Out guest speaker will be Rachel Robbins who served in the Czech Republic.  She grew up in the Hammond area and is back in this vicinity.  All ladies from three to 103 are invited to join us.

 

God loves you more than you will ever be able to comprehend!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

6 Humble yourselves, therefore,

under God’s mighty hand,

that he may lift you up in due time. 

7 Cast all your anxiety on him

because he cares for you. 

8 Be alert and of sober mind.

Your enemy the devil prowls around

like a roaring lion

looking for someone to devour.

~1 Peter 5:6-8~

 

Jeanne Bond Tate has a request for her brother-in-law.

Tonight I’m writing to ask prayer for a person that many of you know, love and respect. My sister Denise asked me to ask you all to pray for her husband, Clark Wilson. It seems the chemo isn’t working and the possibility of bone marrow transplant is out. The cancer has also spread. He has been and is still in a lot of pain. I know the thing they would want more than anything is prayer… fervent prayer. For those of you who don’t know them, Clark and Denise have 9 children, and a son and daughter in-law, with another son engaged. And their first sweet grandbaby on the way. ❤ Please pray specifically that God will give peace, wisdom, healing and provision through all of this. It feels surreal and even scary at times, but it should drive us to pray more fervently for them. Thank you all. Please tag any friends who you know would pray in the comments to get more prayers going up for Clark and his family. And please give this a like and a comment or even a share, so more people will see it. Thank you all and God bless you for caring and praying. We will continue to trust God.

 

 

Gladys Montez Kliesch

March 14, 1944 – November 06, 2017

 

Gladys Montez Jackson Kliesch, 73, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away November 6, 2017 at her residence.

Visitation will be Friday, November 10, 2017 from 9 AM until services at 11 AM at the East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA.  Rev. Gibbie McMillan and Rev. Ernest Graham will officiate and burial will be in Osyka Cemetery.

Gladys was born March 14, 1944 in Winston County, MS to the late, Joe Howard and Minnie Lawson Reed.

She was a Member of East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood and retired as an LPN for the Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb after 34 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and enjoyed reading her bible. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Joseph Howard Jackson and Charles Aaron Jackson and one brother, Joe Ed Reed.

She is survived by her husband, Ivan Dwight Kliesch, one son, Frank Anthony Jackson (Elizabeth Cadell), three brothers, David Reed, Gerald Reed and Joel Reed; one sister, Juanita Reed, one granddaughter, Cora Lee Jackson, close family friend, Keith Kliesch with numerous nieces and nephews.

 

 

Renovations to the SLU BCM – http://baptistmessage.com/ulm-slu-bcms-push-hard-complete-facilities/

 

I think there are several Baptist Press articles you may be interested in today.  http://bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible today – 2 Corinthians 9-10 & Psalm 3

 

Tonight – Missions class for children at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M.

 

Even though things are going well in our lives today, let’s not forget those who are having a rough day.  Let’s try to do something special to help them know we care about them and their difficulties.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

“I have told you these things,

so that in me you may have peace.

In this world you will have trouble.

But take heart!

I have overcome the world.”

~John 16:33~

This Scripture is dedicated to FBC, Sutherland, TX.

 

Linda Graves, who lived in East Fork, completed her maximum stay in Slidell Friday and will now be with a daughter in Mandeville.  Her telephone number is still 225-485-4648.  Linda enjoys text messages and calls.  Please pray for Linda as she makes this new adjustment.

 

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 5-6 & Psalm 1

 

WMU World Day of Prayer

  • 10 A.M. TODAY at Kedron
  • Covered dish lunch

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Annual WMU Project 

  • Religious Christmas cards for inmates
  • Stamped affixed to envelopes
  • Deadline – December 3

 

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Week

  • November 13-20
  • FBC. Kentwood
  • A sign-up sheet is available under the balcony stairs so you can volunteer 2-3 hours to assist as other churches, businesses, clubs, and individuals bring in their “shoeboxes”.  The list will be there throughout this week.

 

The BASELA mission team returned home safely.  Thank God for his watch care over these volunteers.  May their efforts have eternal results.

 

Looking Ahead

  • Purchase religious Christmas cards and stamps
  • Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 2 P.M.
    • Set a table for the tea on Dec. 2
    • Prepare a dish for the tea
    • Rachel Robbins who grew up in Hammond will be our speaker for the tea.
    • Wendy will be working with our children so they can sing for us.

 

Even though “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”, He expects us to “Shine, Shine, Shine” for him!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

 

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.

“Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”

~1 Peter 3:14~

 

George Cutrer of Osyka is recovering well following two surgeries.  Thank God for George’s progress.

Several people many of us know have had surgery and are doing well.  Thank God for their good reports.

 

 

Shelton “Shell” Ballard

January 25, 1931 – October 29, 2017

A resident of Chesbrough passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born January 25, 1931 in Amite and was 86 years of age. He was a former Justice of the Peace, Tangipahoa Parish 4th Ward, from 1969 until 1981. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Chesbrough Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Edwina V. Ballard; son, Brett Ballard and wife, Angela “Boo Boo” Travis Ballard; 2 grandchildren, Shelbi Lyn Ballard and Braydon Lane Ballard; and his brother, Van Earl Ballard, Sr. and wife, Betty. Preceded in death by his parents, Guy Henry Ballard and Alberta Lawrence Ballard; and his brothers and sisters, Angus Ballard, Taylor Ballard, Guy “Pete” Ballard, Jr., Winfred “Toots” Ballard, Elma Rae “Tot” VanDyke, Glenn Ballard,  Jewell Ballard Martin and Troy Ballard. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 PM until 9 PM, Tuesday, and from 8 AM until religious services at 10 AM Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Richard Magee. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible – I Corinthians 9-10 & Psalm 145

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

This morning at 9:00, some people will be needed to put prepared labels on the shoeboxes.  Others will be moving tables and chairs in preparation for the Operation Christmas Child Packing Party which will be Saturday at 4 P.M.  Please bring some Christmas snacks when you come.

“A Legacy of Faith” – http://alegacyoffaith.us/

 

“The Great Physician”

At the first appointment, David and the doctor were talking about death and heaven.  David told the doctor his medical skills would not be needed in heaven.  The doctor said that was true, but he felt sure God had a second career for him in heaven.  He would have to find out what those plans are when he gets there.  David told him to practice up on his singing so he can be in the choir.  No boring appointments when David is around!

We’re ready!  Are you?  If not, talk to us or a minister of your choice, but get ready.  You never know when your time here on earth will be ended.  Besides, life is better (and more fun) as a Christian!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;

the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.”

And this is the word that was preached to you.

~1 Peter 1:24-25 (NIV)~

 

 

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatchel is in therapy at Hood Memorial.  Keep praying for improvements.

Mr. James Allen has been at the hospital in McComb for a couple days.  Thankfully, he is doing better than when he was admitted.

Jeana Lee-Newman is headed to more Surgery Monday.  Pray for her and for her family.

Please continue to pray for Andy Taylor, Bettye Fussell, Mr. & Mrs. “Cete” Dillon, Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Harrell, Mr. & Mrs. Ed. Maghee, Mr. Kenneth Birch, Mrs. Theople Hurst, and Mrs. Anne Hurst.  

 

I would like to share this report I received Thursday.  A lady who faithfully goes to the parish jail to be a Christian witness said that Thursday, a week ago, she and the other volunteers were going to the jail knowing they would not have enough paperback Bibles  to distribute to the inmates who would ask for one that day.  When they were gathering in the parking lot, David drove up with more Bibles!  They were thankful you were a part of the solution on the very day Bibles were needed.  Thank-you for you continuing donation of paperback Bibles to this ministry.  If you can bring them to David and me, we will see they get into the right hands.

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Packing Party for Operation Christmas Child – Saturday, Nov. 4th at 4 P.M.  Wear Christmas colors, bring a Christmas snack, and get ready to pack a “shoebox”.

Bible Reading Plan – I Corinthians 3-4 & Psalm 142

 

I always look forward to Sundays.  I hope you do too!

Anna Lee

Friday

But you are a chosen people,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

God’s special possession,

that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

~1 Peter 2:9~

 

Our friend, Fay Carol is married to Jim Todd who recently learned he had two blockages that will need to be addressed.  Fay Carol asked for prayers for her husband.

 

Thomas “Laddie” Lawrence Hudspeth, Sr.

March 31, 1930 – October 26, 2017

A resident of Amite passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Canon Hospice in Jefferson. He was born March 31, 1930 in Morrow, LA and was 87 years of age. He was a hard working, dedicated, leading salesman with Watkins Inc. and a landlord who helped thousands of people in our community. He was an active member of St. Helena Catholic Church and was a Catechist Leader in his younger years. He leaves behind his loving children, Thomas Lawrence Hudspeth, and wife, Kathy, Debra Ann Hudspeth Ricks, and husband, Robert, and Ted Joseph Hudspeth and wife, Mary; grandchildren, Shawn Hudspeth (Zandi), Le’Anne Hudspeth Malnar (Jeramy), Emily Hudspeth Smith (Daniel), Evan Hudspeth, Wayne Ricks (Gennipher), Kevin Ricks (Stephanie), Ted Hudspeth, Jr., Christopher Hudspeth, Nicholas Hudspeth, Natalie Hudspeth, and William Hudspeth; great grandchildren, Hunter and Haydan Hudspeth, Anna, Ava, and Lane Malnar, Raelyn and Rhys Ricks, and Eliyanah Smith; brother, Charles Hudspeth; and sister, Fleeta Chautin. Preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Lois Meche; second wife, Marie Hebert; parents, Thomas Lawrence Hudspeth and Alma Adelaide Tatman Hudspeth; and his siblings, Eleanor Hudspeth Conrad, Daniel Hudspeth, Rosa Hudspeth and Martha Hudspeth Ducote. He is also survived by his step children including Arlene Raxsdale, Jimmy Berteau, Murphy Berteau, and Sandra St. Romain and their extended families. Also, he leaves behind his loving dogs, Bailey II and Buddy. The family would like to thank Yolanda Gordon and Ray Barnes for their years of caring and devotion to our father. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until 12:30 PM, on Friday with Rosary at McKneely’s at 12 Noon. Religious Services at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite,  at 1 PM on Friday, October 27, 2017. Services conducted by Fr. Randy Cuevas. Interment will be held at St. Charles Borromeo, Grand Coteau, LA at 5:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Helena Catholic Church. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Eight days until we pack the Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes”!  It takes lots of preparation to have everything purchased and organized so we are ready to fill the boxes.  Thanks to those who made purchases and to those who have helped in the organizational process.  I think of the children who will receive the boxes and work a little harder.

The collection week for shoeboxes is November 13-20.  Churches, schools, clubs, businesses, and individuals are invited to leave their boxes at FBC, Kentwood.

Kentwood, LA – First Baptist Church, Kentwood

310 Avenue E
Kentwood, LA 70444-2518

                      985-229-8111

Mon, Nov. 13: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tue, Nov. 14: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wed, Nov. 15: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thu, Nov. 16: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fri, Nov. 17: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sat, Nov. 18: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun, Nov. 19: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mon, Nov. 20: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

We are “coming right along in collecting the money for shipping the boxes.  Check the poster by the piano.

You may want to follow your “shoebox” as it travels to its destination.  Use this site to pay for your postage and receive a form to place on your box before you deliver it to a collection site.  https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/follow-your-box-lookup/

 

The Georgia Barnett Offering is also progressing nicely.  Check the poster on the wall by the piano.

 

The Friday Morning Bible Study will be on Ezekiel 28 today.  You are welcome to join us at 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall.

 

The children in missions class will be working on earning a badge by praying for MK’s, Missionary Kids.  This time next month, some of them will be wearing their newest badge on their green vests.

 

 

Read the Bible – I Corinthians 1-2, Psalm 141, and video on I Corinthians (bibleproject.com)

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

“Footsteps of Jesus”

 

 

Make today count for the Lord and His kingdom!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God,

and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.”

 ~1 Peter 5:6 NLT~

 

 

Mrs. Annie Belle Harrell is better and back at home.  Your continued prayers will be appreciated.

Please continue to pray for Andy Taylor as he foot progresses in the healing process.  Prayers are appreciated.

Phillip Strickland had a treatment this week and is recovering from the setback it brings;

Pray for others at home or in the hospital that are not listed here.

 

I’m so thankful for those who help with Operation Christmas Child preparations.  You are making a difference in many lives.

 

I’m thankful for the adults, youth, and children who faithfully attend services at FBC, Kentwood and other area churches.  May you recognize God’s blessings in your life.

 

Read the Bible – Romans 15-16 & Psalm 140

 

Baptist Message – http://bpnews.net

 

“A Legacy of Faith” – http://alegacyoffaith.us/

 

Enjoy the blessing the change in temperatures bring with it.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

And may your hearts be fully committed to the LORD our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.”

~1 Kings 8:61~

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is scheduled to come home today.  I don’t know if she or Mr. “Cete” is the happiest.  Pray for her as she makes the adjustment to being at home again.

 

Will Joseph McElveen

January 09, 1992 – October 21, 2017

A resident of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2107 at home. He was born January 9, 1992 in Hammond and was 25 years of age. He was an IT Technician by trade but his passion was music. He was a self taught musician, composer, and performer who played multiple instruments. He had a natural gift to bring music to life and would play for anyone, anytime, any place. He was dearly loved by his mother, Judy Langford McElveen; uncle, Bobby Langford; brothers and sisters, Michael and Jennifer McElveen, Debbie and Luke Simeon, John and Rachel McElveen, Sonia and Jeremy Blalock, Jeanine and Bart Matthews; nieces and nephews, Brodie and Destinee, Emily, and Sawyer McElveen, Riley and Shalayne, Hannah, and Julianah Simeon, Anthony and Jayde McElveen, Dawson, Brayden, and Lathan Blalock, Evienne Schwartz and Ezra Matthews; great-niece, Rilynn Simeon. Preceded in death by his father, Nathan Joe McElveen. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 1:00PM until religious services at 3:00PM Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Services conducted by Bro. Matthew Booty. Interment Mt. Hermon UPC Cemetery, 37300 Sunny Hill Rd., Mt. Hermon, LA 70450. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible – Romans 9-10 & Psalm 137

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

The “young” ladies birthday party for October will be Tuesday at 11 A.M.
Trunk or treat will be Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood.
The Operation Christmas Child Packing Party is Saturday, November 4th at 6 P.M.  I will be trying to finalize the organization of the donated items so we will be able to pack as quickly as possible.  Please bring your Christmas snacks to share with others.  Please plan on being a part of this very meaningful night.  Wear your red and green to help everyone get in the Christmas spirit.
Do something meaning to God’s kingdom this week.
Anna Lee

Friday

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

~2 Peter 1:16~

 

Saturday night, Two Rivers will hold a Harvest Revival meeting at Greenlaw Baptist Church at 6:30 P.M.

 

The Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin last night was special in several ways.  We had our customary great meal, a first-time guest who came with Gibby and Katera McMillan, a 90 year old Mr. Harlon Toney making my newly tuned piano talk, talented James Rimes sharing about his songs before he sang each one, guests from six churches, and a devotional led by David that tied the whole night together.  It was another fantastic night in the cabin!  We’ll meet again next month.

 

Friday morning Bible study meets at 10 this morning in the FBC fellowship hall.

 

Read the Bible – Romans 3-4, Psalm 134, and video “Atonement” found at BibleProject.com.

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Share the good news of Jesus today.

Anna Lee