Category: Baptist Press

Wednesday

The generous will prosper;

those who refresh others

will themselves be refreshed.

~Proverbs 11:25~

 

Please continue to pray for Johnny Belgard of Chesbrough.  Johnny has ups and downs, like most people who are hospitalized.  He is in Ochsner in New Orleans.

Jack McCarte, son-in-law of Mrs. Mary Miller, was found to have heart problems that required surgery, not simply some stents.  Surgery went well this afternoon, but shortly after that he had a seizure.  Please pray that will some rest and medication, he will be doing better soon.  Jack is in Jackson, MS.

Mr. James Miller had more blood given to him today and is feeling much better.  Keep him and “Miss” Mary in your prayers.

 

Brett Michael Ware

Born: August 21, 1969
Died: December 04, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3515394&fh_id=10545

 

 

Operation Christmas Child

 Pray for the shoeboxes as they are prepared for delivery and make their journey to boys and girls.

  • For the Gospel of Jesus Christ to be boldly proclaimed as we distribute these boxes in remote corners of the earth.
  • For God to bring many into His Kingdom through these simple gifts.
  • For God’s favor and protection on local church volunteers as they organize distributions in more than 100 countries.
  • For shoeboxes to arrive safely and quickly at their intended destinations.

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions – Service Opportunities

Apprentice and Career Missionaries

http://www.imb.org/go/serving.aspx#Apprentice/Career

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 140-142

Scripture Writing – December 9th – Psalms 72: 8-14

 

Kentwood Manor – This evening, we will deliver packages to the nursing home patients and sing Christmas carols to them.  Call the church office (229-8111) for details.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M.
  • Beginning to study the book of “John”
  • Join us this week.  I think you will enjoy the study.
  • God will bless your efforts.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Tuesday

“But as it is written:

‘Eye has not seen,

nor ear heard,

nor have entered into the heart of man

the things which God has prepared

for those who love Him.’”

~1 Corinthians 2:9, NKJV~

 

Jesus was a big part of the plan.  
Let’s celebrate Jesus this holiday season.  
It’s called Christmas!

 

Mr. James Miller was given blood yesterday and will receive more today.  Pray for Mr. James and “Miss” Mary as they spend more time with medical people.  He has home health also.  It has been very good.

Continue to pray for the Eatay family in the loss of an unborn baby and the gift of a Christmas angel!

Read the Bible in 2015 – Nehemiah  5-9 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah++5-9&version=NIV

Scripture Writing – Psalm 72:1-7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Giving to Send Missionaries” – http://www.imb.org/giving/howmissionsisfunded.aspx#.VmavVGSDGko

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Bonus Devotional, Scripture, and Song

 

We all have certain days that have special meaning in our lives.  Sometimes, it’s good.  Sometimes, it’s sad.  Today is one of those days for me.  My grandmother, Jennie Lee Wilkinson Draughon, passed away early on a Sunday morning.  Jennie, my daughter, was almost three and the only great, grandchild.  She saw my mother, my two aunts, and I sitting at the breakfast room table.  There were tears.  Jennie looked around and said, “Why are you crying?  “Ganky” is in heaven today!”  You can only imagine the smiles, more tears, and and big hugs with kisses she received from everyone.  

Heaven is surely a wonderful place to celebrate Christmas!  

Anna Lee

Saturday

The LORD said to Job:  

“Will the one who contends with the Almighty

correct him?

Let him who accuses God answer him!”

~Job 40:1-2~

Elaine Tolar Doucette was able to leave the hospital yesterday.  Pray for her as she recovers from surgery and waits for the lab report.

Pray for the Estay family.  Landon and Alisha were expecting the delivery of their second daughter and third child, but Claire Isabella gained her angel wings before she was born.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 21-22

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40:1-5

Reminder – Please don’t forget to bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School.  The food will be shared with a family Sunday afternoon.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Joey and Rory Feek

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

As we prepare to celebrate another holiday season, let us never forget those who are alone, sick, grieving, away from home, etc.

Anna Lee

The LORD said to Job:  

“Will the one who contends with the Almighty

correct him?

Let him who accuses God answer him!”

~Job 40:1-2~

Elaine Tolar Doucette was able to leave the hospital yesterday.  Pray for her as she recovers from surgery and waits for the lab report.

Pray for the Estay family.  Landon and Alisha were expecting the delivery of their second daughter and third child, but Claire Isabella gained her angel wings before she was born.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 21-22

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40:1-5

Reminder – Please don’t forget to bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School.  The food will be shared with a family Sunday afternoon.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Joey and Rory Feek

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

As we prepare to celebrate another holiday season, let us never forget those who are alone, sick, grieving, away from home, etc.  

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and comes down from the Father of lights,

whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

~James 1:17, NKJV~

 

Mr. James and “Miss” Mary Miller need your continued prayers.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Revelation 1-6

Scripture Writing for December 4th – Isaiah 11: 6-10

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote. and a Song

 

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Week of Prayer –  Day 6

 

Reminder

  • Cook and freeze some frozen food for a family that is very appreciative to the support.
  • Bring food to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School this week.

 

 

I know and serve God who takes care of me daily and will continue to do so.  I have no doubt about that.  I hope you can say the same  thing.  If not, fine someone who can help you find God and lead you to trusting Him.  Then.  you will be able to sing, “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” and feel confident you do and He will.

Anna Lee

Thursday

But be sure to fear the LORD

and serve him faithfully with all your heart;

consider what great things he has done for you.

1 Samuel 12:24

 

Please pray for Michael Allen who was injured in an accident last weekend.  He was in ICU at North Oaks yesterday.

Harrell Sharkey is undergoing additional testing after learning he has cancer.  Please pray for the entire family.

Keith Womack is still in pain because of the kidney stone he has.  Please pray he can  endure until he can have surgery.

Elaine Tolar Doucette’s surgery went well yesterday.  Now, pray as the family waits seven to ten days for the lab report.

Pray for Andy Taylor as he has foot surgery Friday in Jackson.

Pray for Lisa W. Carruth as she faces surgery to fight infection.

Kenny Ray Gill continues to do well following his double knee replacement last week.

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 1:1-5

Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 1-2 

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“When Not to Rejoice” – http://odb.org/2015/12/03/when-not-to-rejoice/

Do not gloat when your enemy falls.                                                                                                                                         ~Proverbs 24:17~

“Blessed Be the Tie that Binds”

Lyrics – http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/b/b/t/bbtttb.htm

History – http://www.lectionary.org/HymnStories/Blest%20Be%20the%20Tie%20That%20Binds.htm

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6lzTJfWdmk

 

Week of Prayer for International Missions – Day 5

 

Let’s reach out to those in our area who are nonbelievers just as our IMB missionaries reach out to those who are nonbelievers internationally.

Anna Lee 

 

 

Announcements

  • Friday morning Bible Study – TODAY at 10:00.
  • Frozen Food for Families – Sunday

Wednesday

You, O LORD, reign forever;

your throne endures from generation to generation.

~Lamentations 5:19~

 

Mr. James Miller has felt well enough to make the trips to Covington this w eek for treatment.  Pray for Mr. James’ illness and treatment.

Elaine Tolar Doucette will have surgery at North Oaks today.  Pray for her family, especially her parents, as they wait during this time.

 

 

Paul Wesley Varnado
Born: September 04, 1945
Died: November 17, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3508819&fh_id=10545

Gwyndolyn Alford Topham

Born: August 20, 1942
Died: November 30, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3508800http://

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions – Day 4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 137-139

Scripture Writing in 2015 – Isaiah 9:6-7

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Reminders

  • The Friday Morning Bible study will be Thursday this week at 11 A.M.
  • Senior Adults of FBC, Kentwood:  Christmas Lunch at 11 A.M. today
  • Frozen Food for Families – Sunday

 

 

Please remember to pray for all the families who are grieving during the holiday season.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants.

Then all your other needs will be met as well.”

~Matthew 6:33 NCV~

 

 

Please pray for Lisa W. Carruth.  She is having another surgery today at Woman’s Hospital. Pray for her family as they continue to stick with her through this difficult time.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher enjoyed her Thanksgiving visitors, but has had some difficulties since then.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

 

 

A member of the family contacted me last night.  As of this time,  I have no additional information.

It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that our son, husband, brother, and brother-in-law, Dr. Reggie Sanders, passed away on Saturday night at 11:11 pm at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. Services are pending. Reggie was a rock for us, his patients, his medical practice, his church family, and his many NOLA social club friends. We will miss his wit, his wisdom, and his unconditional love.

This is for those of you who know/knew the Osborn family of Roseland.

Jennifer Elaine Mauterer Lett

Born: July 19, 1966
Died: November 27, 2015

         http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3393397

 

Helen Louise Roberts
Born: August 04, 1931
Died: November 29, 2015
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3409951

 

 

Press – bpnews.net

Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Day 3: Trading Karma for Compassion in South Asia

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13787#.Vl0VUGSrTx4

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Nehemiah 1-4

December Scripture Writing Plan

I told you yesterday, I was going to start this today.  I hope you have a notebook or journal so you can do this with me.  The plan is to copy some verses (about half a page) each day. Then, if you choose, you can write your own thoughts about the verses.  It’s optional to write your thoughts.

December 1 – Isaiah 7: 14-17

If you want to print your own list, go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_FwK3u-_PH1SGVBQnRxSnBpZkE/view

 

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

We will meet THURSDAY morning this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

You are to give him the name Jesus.                                                                         ~Matthew 1:21~

 

 

Don’t forget your  Frozen Food for Families Sunday.

 

 

Thank-you for going to this site, reading, and praying each day!

Anna Lee

Thanksgiving

I posted early this morning, but in pages, not posts.  I’m sorry I’m late correcting this mistake.  We haven’t been home.

If my people, who are called by my name,

will humble themselves and pray and seek my face

and turn from their wicked ways,

then I will hear from heaven,

and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV

I think this is surely the proper verse for us today!

Macy Gueldner

We had a good visit in Memphis last week. Macy’s counts were good, so she had a lumbar puncture and chemo. Oh, and she started the dreaded dex (steroids.) She had a rough weekend, but she’s slowly getting better. She has leg pain from the vincristine, and suspected overall bone pain from the dex. Her mouth is FULL of tiny sores, and her doctor thinks that they’re probably down her throat, as well. So we’ll continue with the magic mouthwash, in addition to starting some nystatin.

We’re in Baton Rouge today for clinic. Her counts are good, so she’s about to get her chemo. They also gave her some extra morphine, because she’s miserable. But, no matter how she feels, she’s always in the mood to eat. So, I’m sure she’ll have a good day tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving!

Please add Nyla Price to your prayer list.  She is in North Oaks with a problem with her esophagus.

Karie Winstead Blades

Born: June 19, 1935
Died: November 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3391390&fh_id=10545

Lance Stewart “Stew Meat” Woodard

Born: August 15, 1978
Died: November 24, 2015

        http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3391710

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Ecclesiastes 11-12

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Thankfulness: Day 26

I am thankful to Jesus for all He has done for me, my family, my friends, my country, etc.  I’m just thankful.  Yesterday, a number of my friends shared their favorite songs. Each time, I thought to myself, “Yes, that is my favorite”.  As I thought about it some more, I think my thankful goes back to God.  Thanks to Will Ricks for reminding me of “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart”.

Spend as much time being thankful today as you do eating!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“And we know that God

causes everything to work together for the good

of those who love God and are called

according to his purpose for them.”

~Romans 8:28 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

New baby Rivers Wilkinson has a better blood reading today.  The family is anxiously waiting for the specialist to see Rivers this morning and determine if he is ready to go home.  The family thanks you for praying for Rivers.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 134-136

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thankfulness: Day 25

     Today, I’m thankful for music.  I started singing at my church by copying others.  Later, I participated in chorus, choir, band, and piano.  I admit I was never outstanding in any of these, but I learned to appreciate music, understand reading music, and developed a love for music of various types. The original, and still my favorite, is church music like I learned as a child.  God is still working through lots of people who continue to write and perform songs that carry a message that touches my heart and life.  I’m so thankful for music and all it has taught me about God.  Sometimes, as I teach my Sunday School class, I pause and ask what hymns they can relate to those verses.  We all usually come up with the same songs!  They are the ones you would think of too!

 

Throughout this wonderful holiday, take time to make a mental, or paper, list of your own thankfulness.  You will be blessed by taking the time to do so.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

For everything God created is good,

and nothing is to be rejected….

~1 Timothy 4:4~

 

New baby: Rivers Wilkinson…7 lb. 11 oz…22 in. ..Born Sunday

Parents: Jacob and Hannah Shockley Wilkinson

Big brother: Brooks

Dan Turner

As you have already read, my spasticity affects my left leg and left hand. I’ve noticed that the improvement is more noticeable in my left leg than in my left hand. There’s a reason for this and it’s because of simple physics. The specific gravity of Baclofen is greater than the specific gravity of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This causes intrathecal Baclofen to “settle” in the lower CSF space, rather than it being evenly distributed throughout all of the CSF that surrounds my spinal cord. Because of this “settling”, intrathecal Baclofen works better for the lower extremities than it does for the upper extremities. This doesn’t mean that Baclofen does not help relax muscle spasticity in upper extremities; the benefits are just more noticeable in the lower extremities. I developed this little specific gravity theory during my research prior to the surgical implantation of my intrathecal Baclofen pump and knew this was a possibility. Now, I can tell you it is for real—my leg is winning the “less spasticity” race. I think it’s cool how we can’t escape physics, although, it would be nice if I could escape it this time.

Frances Gay received a wonderful health report yesterday!  I’m so glad she called with the results before she left Hammond.  God is good!

Mr. James Miller went to St. Tammany again and began the treatment that was scheduled for December 4th.  Keep him high on your list.

Operation Christmas Child report from Mary Alice Fox (Gastonia, N.C.)

Greetings from NC.  Hope you are doing well and are looking forward to a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I have followed with interest your Operation Christmas Child activities and thought you would like to hear what we are doing here.
Our church serves as a relay station for churches in 3 counties.  Frank and I have worked there during collection week since we retired – he longer than I since he retired earlier.  When I walked in Monday I was amazed at the number of boxes – never seen that many there that early.  It seems that when they were setting up the building Sunday they received almost 800 boxes and they weren’t even open for collection.  Across the course of Monday – our first day – we packed 1416 shoeboxes into cartons to be shipped to Charlotte.  That was a record number.  So I thought Tuesdaywould be slow.  Not so.  1463 boxes came in that day.  We stayed busy all day – so much for a slow day.  I didn’t work again until today which is the final day.  Don’t have a count but for the first time ever we had to have a 5th cargo trailer to carry all the boxes.  We average 25,000 boxes when you include those that were boxed when they came to us from other relay stations.  We are certain that we did better this year so there was much excitement at the end of the day.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Mary Alice
Read the Bible in 2015: Ezra 6-10
Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Today at 11:00  – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe in Kentwood

There will be NO Bible Study this week due to the holiday.

Some churches are not having prayer meeting Wednesday.  Check with your local church.

We will be collecting stamps to affix to Christmas cards donated by Miss Fay Shoemaker which are being sent to prisoners at the parish jail.  This will enable them to write to family members this Christmas season.  The deadline is Sunday, November 29th.

 

 

Today’s devotional will be different.

Joey and Rory – http://thislifeilive.com/enough/ (written about a month ago)

Think on that word “Enough”.  To say it means so much.  It means “Peace”!

“It is Well with My Soul” can only come with God’s peace.

http://tasteofcountry.com/joey-feek-it-is-well-with-my-soul/ (Watch the video.)

Now, is a good time to make your list of what you are thankful for this year.  I doubt new cars, houses, boat, jobs, etc. will be on your list after you read and watch these links.

Song of the Day – “When Peace Like a River” 

 

Thankfulness: Day 24 – Peace in my soul

 

I trust you can also say you have that peace.  If not, seek a person who can help you reach that point.

Anna Lee