Category: Bible Reading Plan

Friday

“If you are a follower of Christ Jesus . . .

all that matters is your faith

that makes you love others.”

 ~Galatians 5:6 CEV~

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon continues to improve at North Oaks.  She appreciates your prayers.

Mrs. Estelle Raborn will be released from the Lake and coming home today.  Please continue to pray.

Jason Dean is hospitalized with colitis.  Pray for his improvement.

Gabe Humphrey, grandson of Sylvester and Shirley Humphrey, is having some health issues.  Please pray for the proper treatment for him.

Miss Fay Shoemaker‘s release from the hospital has been delay one day.  Please continue to pray for her.

Ruth Cutrer of Osyka had a heart ablation for her a-fib yesterday.  Pray it holds.

 

Read the Bible – Daniel 1-2, Psalm 55, and video on Daniel (http://jointhebibleproject.com)

Today’s Bible Study at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 18

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

We’re looking forward to sorting and counting the highlighters, markers, and crayons that will be turned in at FBC, Kentwood Sunday morning.  I get so exited thinking of all the boys and girls who will be blessed by the items we are packing in shoeboxes this year.  Operation Christmas Child is in full swing!

 

“The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”

 

Prayer is important to me.  I hope it is to you too.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

God reigns over the nations;

God is seated on his holy throne.

~Psalm 47:8 HCSB~

 

“The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”

 

 

Pray for Bettye Fussell as she travels for robotic surgery today.  She’s had a long few months since her diagnosis in February.  We are thankful this day is here!

Jeana Lee-Newton, daughter for Ricky and Brenda Russell, will be having another surgery today.  Let’s pray this one is effective and can be the fine one in her long road to good health.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is better.  Pray for her as she continues testing and treatment at North Oaks.  She’s in room 3118.  As you pray for her, remember to also pray for Mr. “Cete”.

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Harrell are both recovering from health issues this week.  Let’s keep them in our prayers.

Harrell Sharkey, Jr. continues to recover from his recent surgery.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges will be moved to Greensburg for physical therapy.  As you pray for her, remember to pray for her family who have been her caregivers for the last several years,

Frank Fowler, III is having some blood pressure problems.  Let’s pray this clears up soon with the right treatment.

 

 

Read the Bible – Esther 6-10, Psalm 54, & video on Esther found at http://jointhebibleproject.com

Baptist Press – http://baptistpress.net

 

 

Thank-you to all the parents and grandparents who send their children and grandchildren to missions class on Wednesdays and Bible Drill class on Sundays.  I love to see their progress and their enthusiasm.

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 18

Thank-you to those who have made their purchases for Operation Christmas Child.  This week we are collecting HIGHLIGHTERS, markers, and crayons.  You can drop your items off in my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School each week.

 

 

Thank-you for checking in and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

For I am convinced that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor demons,

neither the present nor the future,

nor any powers, 

neither height nor depth,

nor anything else in all creation,

will be able to separate us from the love of God

that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

~Romans 8:38-39~

 

“The Love of God” – One of my favorites!

 

 

We’ve prayed for Carl Wayne Stevens, formerly of this area, many times over the last eight years.  He is still battling the complications from a stroke.  His attitude is good.  His helper, Nora, is faithful.  Let’s let our prayers be faithful too.

 

Josiah Huckaby – Update by KK Huckaby

What a difference a week makes! Today is day 140 in the NICU. Josiah has continued to improve and when I went to see him last Wednesday, they had swapped him from the invasive vent to a non-invasive vent. The staff have also been amazed at the difference & how far he has come. He did have a little problem last night…his central line came out & he’s on some many meds that a normal IV line is not sufficient. So he had to be put back on the invasive vent for the procedure to replace the central line (which went really well). They are working on weaning him as soon as possible. We are praising God that he is back on the vent because of a procedure & not because he required it!!! Also, he is growing like a weed. He is 10lbs 2oz & 25.5 inches now. Thanks for all the prayers! God is so good!!!

 

 

The children’s missions class will meet at 6 P.M. tonight.  Please share your children and grandchildren with us for one hour each week.

 

Pray for the mission team from East Fork Baptist Church as they continue to work and represent God’s name in Guatemala.

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible – Esther 1-5 & Psalm 53

 

Operation Christmas Child – FBC, Kentwood is collecting highlighters, markers, and crayons this week.  Bring your items to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School.  We’re sorting and counting items as they come it.  Remember these dates:  November 4 Packing Party & November13-20 Collection of Packed Shoeboxes at FBC, Kentwood.  We will be receiving shoeboxes from schools, clubs, businesses, churches, and individuals.  The more we pack the more children we impact.  Each one represents one more child whose life will be changed.

 

I hope you will continue to help with the shoeboxes as well as you did with the notebooks the first week of collection at FBC.  Thank-you so much!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

Give thanks to the LORD!

Call upon His name;

make known His deeds among the peoples!

~Psalm 105:1 NKJV~

 

Mrs. Ruby King of Roseland is progressing well following her stroke.  She will be at North Oaks a few more days.  Pray for her large family during this time.

Miss Fay Shoemaker is still at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Mrs. Estelle Raborn has improved since her arrival at the Lake.  Pray for Bobby as he travels back and forth to Baton Rouge.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is in room 3118 (stepdown) at North Oaks.  The ER doctor found a low sodium lever.  Please pray for Mr. “Cete” as you pray for “Miss” Ruby.

Pray for Mr. Phillip Harrell as he has a procedure in Hammond today.

 

Today, the “young” ladies of FBC, Kentwood will celebrate July birthdays of Bobbie Magee, Martha Griffith, Janice Hornsby, Barbara Erwin, Debbie Bales, and Anne Hurst at The Cafe at 11 A.M.  All ladies are invited to join us.

 

Read the Bible – Nehemiah 12-13 & Psalm 52

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child – Please purchase some highlighters, markers, or crayons to bring to church Sunday morning.  Let’s put some smiles on little faces and Jesus “in” their hearts because of the classes the children will be invited to attend.

 

“The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”

 

Thanks for checking in and for praying.  It’s all about prayer.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

 “I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people

must fear and reverence the God of Daniel.

“For he is the living God and he endures forever;

his kingdom will not be destroyed,

his dominion will never end. 

He rescues and he saves;

he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth.

He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”

Daniel 6:26-27

 

 

Mrs. Fay Shomaker is in Ochsner, probably until tomorrow.  Please pray for her.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is still in need of our prayers.  Pray for Mr. “Cete” too.

Bettye Fussell’s surgery is scheduled for Thursday.  Pray for her as she awaits this important day.

Mrs. Estelle Raborn is in Our Lady of the Lake.  Keep Mr. Bobby in your prayers too as you pray for her.

I will be posting a couple of other names later today.  You may want to check back.

 

 

Read the Bible – Nehemiah 10-11 and Psalms 51.

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • Thanks to all who brought composition books yesterday.  We will have a good supply now.
  • This week, we need HIGHLIGHTERS (large or small), markers, and crayons. Highlighter are the greatest need.  It will often be best to buy the large packages that we can open and divide.

 

“Our Best”

 

 

Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe – 11 A.M.  I hope to see many of you there as we celebrate July birthdays.

 

 

Bible Drill Class – It is so special to see the children using their Bibles for drills or to answer questions.  We are working hard to memorize books of the Bible and specific verses.  We meet at 6 P.M. on Sundays at FBC.

 

This is a good day to “Count Your Blessings” and give “(Y)Our Best”!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?

~Psalm 27:1~

 

 

Our neighbor in Roseland, Ruby King, had a stroke yesterday.  Please join others in praying for Ruby.

 

Mr. Johnny Pritchett, my Roseland neighbor as I grew up, is home but in need of a sitter.  If you know of someone who might help him beginning at seven or eight in the morning until mid-afternoon, please call Chester at 985-514-5948.  Thank-you!

 

The mission team from EFBC has arrived in Guatemala.  Pray for their ministry to be effective in reaching out with God’s Word and God’s example.

 

 

The ladies of Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will be serving their delicious breakfast buffet beginning at 8 A.M. this morning.  Donations will benefit a family with a worthy need.  Everyone is welcome to come.

 

 

Read the Bible – Nehimiah 7-9 & Psalm 50

 

 

Bible Drill class for children meets at 6 P.M. of Sunday nights at FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

Tuesday, the “young” ladies will meet at The Cafe at 11:00 to celebrate July birthdays.

 

Operation Christmas Child 

  • Today, we will turn the the composition books purchased last week.  I will be in my classroom before Sunday School to receive the composition books you purchased this past week.  The best deal seems to have been at Dirt Cheap.
  • This week, we will purchase markers, colors, and highlighters, with and emphasis on HIGHLIGHTERS.  I found boxes of markers for $.50 at Walmart.  The best deal on markers seems to be buying about a dozen in a package.  We will separate them and send one or two in each shoebox.
  • Remember, this is a marathon, with weekly purchases.  We need to stick with the schedule to cover the basics first.
  • Please know that each purchase is helpful to us.  We don’t want to overburden anyone.

 

 

“Sweet By and By”

 

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

 

Keep your lives free from the love of money

and be content with what you have,

because God has said,

“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” 

So we say with confidence,

“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.

What can mere mortals do to me?”

~Hebrews 13:5-6~

 

Gloria Gill was checked for injuries and fared pretty well.  Thank God for her latest report.

Thursday – Friends please say a prayer for me today. I took a bad fall in the bathroom. My knee and back are both hurt. Thanks to Tristan for getting me up and in the bed. I will go to doctor if they get any worse but with your prayers I hope to avoid going. Thanks friends.

 Friday – I am thankful for the prayers and love that you my friends sent for me. I’ve been checked out and thank the Lord, no broken bones. A twisted knee, pulled muscles, and very soar. Tristan and Pete are taking very good care of me. Thank each of you
Bert Newton of Roseland needed four by-passes yesterday.  Thankfully, all went well during surgery.  Pray for him as he recovers.
Mr. John Phillips’ double knee replacement went well.  He was standing yesterday and will soon begin rehab.  It will be wonderful to see him walking again.  I’m so thankful to know he will be walking again and soon.
East Fork Baptist Church is sending a mission team to Guatemala to teach VBS and do construction.  They will be gone 8 days.  Pray for God to use them in powerful ways. Thanks to those going and those who are sending.
Read the Bible –  Nehemiah 4-6 & Psalm 49.
“Though Your Sins Be as Scarlet”

 

 

 

Have a wonderful weekend.  Don’t forget to give God His time.

Anna Lee

Friday

Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation,

by prayer and petition,

with thanksgiving,

present your requests to God.

And the peace of God,

which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

~Philippians 4:6-7~

 

 

Wednesday night, after prayer meeting, mission’s class, and youth,  we had a visitor at church.  It was Nathan Bell.  He thanks the adults there who had been great influences on his life, people who encouraged, even pushed him in the right direction.  Nathan has served on three foreign fields and hopefully is moving from the west coast to the east coast with his family.  He spoke of the influence of FBC, Kentwood on his life.  I can say it was a blessing to have been part of those he chose to see that night.  Thank-you, Nathan, for being a man who showed your appreciation this week.  May God continue to watch over you and your family.

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon continues to not feel her best.  She will see her doctor Tuesday.  Please continue to pray for her.

Mr. John Phillips will be having double knee replacement today.  Pray all goes well and that he will be able to walk again when his physical therapy is completed.

 

Christopher Brent Davison

December 18, 1965 – July 19, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/christopher-davison?fh_id=10545

JAMES BRENT

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?n=james-brent&pid=186128353

 

 

Operation Christmas Child 

  • Laura DeBlanc let me know Dirt Cheap in Amite also has composition books 10 for $1.00.  Betty Taylor bought some at Dirt Cheap in McComb and Charlene Miller in Hammond.  Shop while the supply lasts.
  • Bring your items to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School.  I’ll be there early and waiting for you.
  • We shopped yesterday and just couldn’t help ourselves, so we also bought some other items we found with good prices.
  • Sunday, I will list what we will focus our shopping on next week.
  • Remember, it will be a big group effort to pack 350 shoeboxes this year.

 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe
  • Honors our June Birthday Ladies
  • Everyone is invited to join us!

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • 10 A.M.
  • Ezekiel 17

 

 

Read the Bible – Nehemiah 1-3 & Psalm 48

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.com

 

 

“Open My Eyes that I May See”

 

 

May God open our eyes to see the opportunities around us.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

~Psalm 1:6~

 

Andy Taylor is set for surgery on his right hand that will hopefully make it more useful.  Pray for him as he goes through all the preparatory work now.  Pray for his coming surgery.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges is now stable.  It seems the surgery was effective.  Please continue to pray for her and her family members who have been so faithful to care for her.

Betty Fussell‘s surgery is scheduled for July 27th.  Keep her and her family in your prayers.

Tish Fairburn has begun her chemo.  Pray for her as she goes through this process.

Miss Fay Shoemaker spent three days in the hospital, but is now home.  Add her to your prayer list if she is not already there.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is still a little better.  Pray she soon gets the results of the tests done earlier this week.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Several people brought in their composition books last night. We have a good start to the number we need.  Remember to bring your donation of composition books to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday.  I’ll give you a count soon.  We’ll be packing 350 shoeboxes this year.  Please help us each week with the item(s) we list.

 

Looking Ahead – Tuesday, we will have our “Young Ladies’ Birthday Party” at The Cafe at 11 A.M. All ladies are welcome to come help us celebrate the birthdays of some ladies who mean so much to us.

 

Read the Bible – Ezra 8-10 & Psalm 47

 

Baptist Press – http://baptistnews.com

 

 

Third Thursday – Remember, we have taken a summer break due to family company/events.  We will not meet tonight, but will resume in September.

 

 

Yesterday, I noticed some of the writing on the back of a box from Hunt Brothers Pizza. It blessed my heart.

     Our Guiding Principles: Place God first in all we do, Be a blessing to people, Trust God to meet out needs. & Strive for excellence.  

Above that was an American flag with a circle of stars and words that said “United We Stand” and “In God We Trust”.

I appreciate businesses that have values similar to mine.  This business operates out of Nashville, Tennessee.  The address is 4020 Jordonia Station Rd, Nashville 37218.  The phone number is 800-453-3675.

 

 

 

“Love Lifted Me”

 

 

I hope you enjoyed having the Statler Brothers sing for you this morning.  Have you ever felt “down” and were rescued by knowing about God’s love for you?  I certainly have. Let’s pass this message on to others.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

LORD, hear my voice when I call;

be gracious to me and answer me.

~Psalm 27:7 HCSB~

 

 

Update on Josiah Huckaby, infant son of Job and KK:

Josiah has been in the NICU for 133 days now. He has had quite a rough time since our last update. He was in critical condition with no improvement from Thursday until Wednesday but we serve a mighty God & he began to make very small improvements Wednesday night. Yesterday they were able to start weaning the percentage of oxygen he is on…which it has been several weeks since he has been under 100% on his oxygen. During this time his pulmonary hypertension got a lot worse but it has also improved since Friday. He is such a strong little boy & has continued to fight hard through every low he’s been through. He’s definitely going to be one tough kid! Thanks for all the prayers & texts!!! God is so good & we can’t praise Him enough for all He has done for our little family!!!

 

“Miss” Ruby Dillon did not get test results yet.  Please pray for her and Mr. “Cete”.

 

 

 

Ruby Johnson

February 14, 1935 – July 15, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/ruby-johnson?fh_id=10545
Operation Christmas Child gift of the week – One subject spiral notebooks!  You may purchase where you find the best prices and get as many as you choose.  Please bring to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School Sunday.  I’ll get a total count to announce in church Sunday when I tell you the items we will be collecting the next week.

 

 

Read the Bible – Ezra 4-7 & Psalm 46.

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Children’s Mission Class this week – 6 P.M. tonight for K-5th grade boys and girls

 

 

“When They Ring Those Golden Bells”

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee