Category: Baptist Press

Tuesday

Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you,

if you have faith and do not doubt,

not only can you do what was done to the fig tree,

but also you can say to this mountain,

‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’

and it will be done.

~Matthew 21:21~

 

Barbara Hutchinson injured her knee Sunday night.  Pray for her please.

Susan Rimes had a MRI done Monday.  Pray as she waits to see what will be done.

Mildred Birch has been having several health issues.  Pray for “Miss” Mildred as she sees her doctors.

Majel Dean and Nancy Pledger have each had their second knee surgery.  Pray the recovery goes as smoothly as the first recovery went.

Both of the Harrells are improving.  Mr. Phillip is still in the hospital.   Thanks God they are recovering from the flu and feeling better.

 

Joy “Jody” Nadine Cutrer

January 22, 1961 – February 21, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4135721

Read the Bible Through – Deut. 17-20 and Psm. 59

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For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

~ 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)~

“Breathe on Me”

 

TODAY – Ladies, meet us at The Cafe at 11:00 this morning.  Children out of school?  Bring them with you.  We love children.  We will enjoy them as they enjoy some cake with us.

M-Jam – There is a missions meeting for children next month.  I’m happy to say we have turned in our registration for 22 people.  That’s 22 who will come back to our church with new enthusiasm and new ideas for missions.  I’m so excited about this opportunity!

 

If you have a prayer request, please call or write me on Gmail or FB.

 

Have a wonderful day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

But the fruit of the Spirit is love,

joy,

peace,

forbearance,

kindness,

goodness,

faithfulness,

gentleness

and self-control.

Against such things there is no law.

~Galatians 5:22-23~

 

 

Please continue to pray for Bettye S. Fussell.  She’s home and thankful to be there.  Jill will be going home Tuesday.  Pray they have a good day today.

Pray for Billie Jean Booty who is in ICU at North Oaks.  I learned that she is Betty Taylor’s aunt.

Pray for all the students who are out of school this week.  Pray they will be safe in all they do.

 

Bible Reading – Deut. 15-16 and Psm. 58

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tomorrow at 11 at The Cafe
  • All ladies are invited to join us.

 

Dear children,

let us not love with words or speech

but with actions and in truth.

~ 1 John 3:18 (NIV)~

Sometimes “love” is spelled “doing”!

“Serve the Lord with Gladness”

How pretty!  I think you will enjoy this.

PAPERBACK Bibles for the jail ministry

We already have a collection accumulating.  Please help us add to this with new or used paperback Bibles.  Thanks for helping with another worthy project.

I hope the YouTube of “Serve the Lord with Gladness” follows you throughout the day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

I have fought the good fight,

I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith.

~2 Timothy 4:7~

 

Today, let’s pray for Adrian Phillips whose blood sugar level got too low.   Thankfully, he got some good help and is better.

Pray for Joe and Susanne Crowe.  Joe is having Hospice care in Baton Rouge.  They are from the Amite area.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Scarlett Splane was in a traffic accident and tore her foot/ankle area up.  She’s had extensive surgery at Ochsner on Jefferson Highway and will be “out of commission” for about six weeks.  Please pray for her and help her out in a very practical way if you can.

The flu continues to spread.  It’s a form that was not covered by the vaccine, so the injection will not protect you from it.  As always, using good judgment is wise.

 

Scripture Reading – Deut. 7-9 and Psm. 55

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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.

Then you will call on me and come and pray to me,

and I will listen to you.

You will seek me

and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

~Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)~

“In His Time”

Announcements

  • Today’s Bible Study – John 20
  • Sunday – Last day for children to turn in forms for mission trip
  • I’m again collecting PAPERBACK Bibles, new or used, to be distributed to prisoners at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.  You can leave them at FBC, Kentwood.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Meet at The Cafe at 11:00
  • Monday, March 6 – Associational WMU Focus on Annie Armstrong Offering

 

 

Reminder – If you have a request for me to put on The Prayer Link, you should contact me by phone, 985-229-4753, by email, annaleealford@gmail.com, or even Anna Lee Alford on Facebook.

Anna Lee

Thursday

Even youths grow tired and weary,

and young men stumble and fall;

but those who hope in the LORD

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.

~Isaiah 40:30-31~

 

Continue to pray for Bettye Fussell, please.  She may possibly be able to come home Friday.  Pray for a good day for her today.

Estelle Raborn in home.  Pray for her and her husband, Bobby, as they continue her long battle.

Phillip Strickland is in the waiting stage between treatment and surgery.  Please pray for him and his family.

Andy Boone continues to be at Ochsner.  Your continuing prayers will be appreciated.

David got good news from his electro physiologist (heart specialist who did David’s ablations) yesterday.  David had done well since the last ablations and was released unless he needs the doctor again .

 

Daily Bible Reading – Deut. 4-6 and Ps. 54 . It’s time to watch the video “Deuteronomy the Covenants” which can be found at JoinTheBibleProject.com.

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Do not those who plot evil go astray?

But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.

~ Proverbs 14:22 (NIV) ~

“May God Depend on You?

How I miss the songs of my childhood.  My faith grew so much because of them and the lessons they taught me!

The question is: Can God depend on you?

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

Look to the LORD and his strength;

seek his face always.

~1 Chronicles 16:11~

 

Mrs. Othell Williams stays at home most of the time.  She has been blessed to have sons to stay with her and help her daily.  Loren is staying now.  Johnny, who lives nearby, checks daily.  Please pray for “Miss” Othell.

The Harrrells, both Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell, showed improvement yesterday.  I hope the flu goes completely away for both of them today.

Bettye Fussell did get her first treatment yesterday.  She is still in Ochsner on Jefferson Highway.  Keep Bettye and her family in your prayers.

Gail Morris Smith has been taking double treatments for three weeks.  Today she is taking the last one.  Let’s thank God, with her and her family, that the treatments have been completed.

 

Bible Reading for Today – Deut. 1-3 and Psalm 53 . (We have completed four books of the Bible and a good portion of Psalm too.)

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“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.”                                                                                                  ~James 1:22 NLT~

“Be Ye Doers of the Word”

It’s always amazing for a verse to “come to me” and immediately, a song comes to mind.  That was super easy today!
Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

“There is no one holy like the LORD;

there is no one besides you;

there is no Rock like our God.

~1 Samuel 2:2~

 

Please continue to pray for Bettye Fussell and Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell Harrell.

David and I had a good visit with Debbie R. Miller yesterday.  She was glad to see us, as always.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

It seems we had been to a number of wakes and funerals lately.  That represents a number of friendships.  We never regret the special friendships God has blessed us with.

 

I have a good report to share.  David’s brother and sister-in-law from Holden finally got a trailer to live in while they continue to repair their home that was damaged in the August floods.  They are enjoying sleeping and eating in their new environment.

 

Donna M. Brown

September 04, 1965 – February 18, 2017

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Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com
Bible Reading  – Numbers 35-36 and Psalm 52
The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,”
“You shall not murder,”
“You shall not steal,”
“You shall not covet,”
and whatever other command there may be,
are summed up in this one command:
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Love does no harm to a neighbor.
Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
~ Romans 13:9-10 (NIV)~
“Blessed Assurance”

I hope you have that assurance.  If not, search for someone today who can guide you to that special, life-changing assurance.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

My name will be great among the nations,

from where the sun rises to where it sets.

In every place incense and pure offerings

will be brought to me,

because my name will be great among the nations,”

says the LORD Almighty.

~Malachi 1:11~

 

Bettye Fussell had some problems yesterday.  Pray for her and her family today.

 

Jimmy Schwartz

Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 8 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Monday, February 20, 2017.

Bible Readings for the Week

Chapter 2 - God's Covenant with Abraham
Sunday
• Read Numbers 31-32
• Read Psalm 50
Monday
• Read Numbers 33-34
• Read Psalm 51
Tuesday
• Read Numbers 35-36
• Read Psalm 52 
Wednesday
• Watch Read Scripture: Deuteronomy
• Download the Poster (take notes!)
• Read Deuteronomy 1-3
• Read Psalm 53
Thursday
• Read Deuteronomy 4-6
• Read Psalm 54
Friday
• Read Deuteronomy 7-9
• Read Psalm 55
Saturday
• Watch Theme Video: The Law
• Read Deuteronomy 10-12
• Read Psalm 56
SUMMARY

In this week’s reading, we see the torch of Israel being passed from one generation to the next before they enter the Promised Land (remember the verdict God handed down to the rebellious generation in Num. 14). This is done, most symbolically, in the leadership of the Israelites being handed from Moses to Joshua. This new generation, with Joshua at the helm, tastes their first victories in battles with regional city-states on the east side of the Jordan River, an area called Moab.

However, Moses’ role is not yet done. You will also open the book of Deuteronomy this week, which is a collection of teachings by Moses that adapts the laws given at Mt. Sinai. He reshapes the covenant laws to address this new generation about to go into the Promised Land. His wise words provide inspiring promises to the Israelites if they keep the covenant laws, and he offers sobering warnings of what will happen if they do not.

Pay Special Attention: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, commonly called “the Shema,” became a prayer in Jewish tradition that was uttered twice a day. This practice continues on today, thousands of years later.
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Children in Action – Those who will be going to the missions fair next month will need to get their t-shirt order and $10.00 turned in by Sunday.

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men.”                                ~ 1 Timothy 2:1, NKJV~

 

“Sweet Hour of Prayer”

 

I trust you will be calmed in spirit and drawn closer to God through the words, music, and video for “Sweet Hour of Prayer”.

Anna Lee

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.

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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

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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