Category: Bible Reading Plan

Saturday

He is not here; he has risen!

Remember how he told you,

while he was still with you in Galilee

~Luke 24:6~

 

Correction:  The WMU meeting at East Fork is on the 20th, not the 13th.

 

John Orr‘s surgery Wednesday went well.  He is home in Sulphur Springs, TX now with family staying with him.  He bounces back real well for someone 88.5.  The doctor said the tumor on his bladder would not have given him any trouble for about 15 more years.  The gall bladder was full of stones and should be better now.

Pray for James Frazier.  He goes to Houston Monday for heart valve replacement surgery. Your prayers will be appreciated.

Pray for Shira Easley too.  She will have surgery in Covington Monday, the 19th.  She also would appreciate your prayers.

Sherry Smith Sasson is doing very well following her surgery.  She is at home.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “When We’re Let Down” – http://odb.org/
  • The Lord does not save with sword and spear;                                                                                 for the battle is the Lord’s and He will give you into our hands.                                                                                                                                          ~1 Samuel 17:47~
  • “God Will Take Care of You” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/God_Will_Take_Care_of_You/

Read the Bible in 2015 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions (Share with some children)

Operation Christmas Child – Bags for new items are available in the “shoeboxes” across from the kitchen in the hallway.  Check it out.  Get you bags and make your purchases. Return your filled bags to the same area.  I will store the items until needed in the fall.

This is the day God chose to send to us today.  Enjoy it.  Make it count!

Anna Lee

Friday

“He comforts us in all our affliction,

so that we may be able to comfort those

who are in any kind of affliction,

through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

~2 Corinthians 1:4, HCSB~

 

Sherry Day is home!  Monday, she had brain surgery.  Thursday, she was able to return home!  She, her family, and many friends are very thankful!  Thank you for praying.

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Camp Living Waters

We need camp nurses for Children’s Camp #1 June 1-4
Children’s Camp #2 July 6-9
Please call or message us if you would be willing to serve:
985-345-1831

(Monica Maddox)

The family of Danny Venible made arrangements yesterday afternoon, but they are not posted yet.  I’ll try to get them later.

Alice Mae Bridges

Born: January 11, 1947
Died: April 07, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3028437

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

http://www.namb.net/namb1cbvideo.aspx?id=8589936036

Read the Bible in 2015 – Jeremiah 12 – 16

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • 10:00 A.M.
  • “Hagar”

Operation Christmas Child

  • New bags are being added this morning.  Check them out.
  • Thank-you to all who have made purchases and turned them in.

Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood

  • Thursday, April 23rd
  • “Fashionable Ladies”
  • Desserts served at 6:15 P.M.
  • For ladies from 3 – 103 years old
  • Bring a hat of any kind that you have decorated and a friend.
  • Ladies from other churches are encouraged to participate.

Associational WMU Meeting

  • Monday, April 13
  • East Fork Baptist Church
  • 10 A.M.
  • Rev. Rusty Durand, pastor of Montpelier Baptist Church, will share about financing mission trips
  • Potluck lunch will follow.

Don’t forget to be a “doer”  today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will strengthen their hearts.  

You will listen carefully.”

~Psalm 10:17, HCSB~

My biggest and best update/news today is that Sherry Day keeps doing amazingly well. She may return to the Sixth Ward today.

Frozen Food for Families 

  • The food was delivered Sunday afternoon and was greatly appreciated.
  • Begin now to freeze some food for the first Sunday of May.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 29-30

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Mission Offering for North America

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Mud Puddle” – http://odb.org/
  • Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,                                                                                   who seek Him with the whole heart!                                                                                                                                                               ~Psalm 119:2~
  • “O Be Careful, Little Eyes”

May you be a special blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“Store up for yourselves

treasures in heaven.”

~Matthew 6:20a NIV~

 

Sherry Day is doing very well and has already been moved to a room.  Keep praying for her.

Some long-term prayer needs:

  • Eddie Muse
  • Jon-Michael Williams
  • Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby
  • Koltyn Gafford
  • Connor Corkern
  • Macy Gueldner
  • Hostages around the world
  • Military and others protecting us
  • Political Leaders
  • Churches
  • Religious leaders
  • Missionaries
Billie Mae Feigler Andrews

Born: September 21, 1929
Died: April 07, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3026703

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 39-41

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and Songs

  • “Fragrant Living” – http://odb.org/
  • I am full, having received . . .                                                                                                              the things sent from you,                                                                                                                         a sweet-smelling aroma . . .                                                                                                                   well pleasing to God.                                                                                                                                                       ~Philippians 4:18~
  • “Blessing others is a blessing to God.”                                                                                                                                                                       ODB
  • “Serve the Lord with Gladness” –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ao9wvemU6Y  “Footsteps of Jesus” –   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ixou8BaMtA

Let’s pray that as we walk in His footsteps today we can be happy and bring happiness to others.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Whoever can be trusted with very little

can also be trusted with much .… 

If you have not been trustworthy

in handling worldly wealth,

who will trust you with true riches?

And if you have not been trustworthy

with someone else’s property,

who will give you property of your own?”

~Luke 16:10-12 NIV~

 

 

Today I want to request prayer for two people you probably do not know.

  • John Orr (My deceased Texas aunt’s husband) – Gall bladder surgery and checking on a spot that is possibly a tumor on his bladder
  • Raimee Jo  and Robin Wilson Moore – (a childhood friend whose family had roots in Amite, Roseland, and Kentwood) Slightly injured in an accident last night, but no major injuries (could have been much worse)

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Samuel 16-20

Annie Armstrong Missions Offering – http://www.namb.net/sbccalltoprayer/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Firm Foundation” – http://odb.org/
  • Whoever hears these sayings of Mine,                                                                                               and does them,                                                                                                                                                 I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.                                                                                                                                              ~Matthew 7:24~          
  • “How FIrm a Foundation” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/f/hfirmafo.htm

Friday Morning Bible Study

I’ve been counting my blessings this Easter season and writing them daily all 2015. Visiting and waiting in a hospital for a day gives me more needs to pray for and more blessings to count.  I’m sure you feel the same way.  Be thankful if you are healthy.  Be thankful if you were raised to know and accept that “Firm Foundation”.

Anna Lee

Monday

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said,

“Look, the Lamb of God,

who takes away the sin of the world

~John 1:29~

 

We got to see Kenneth and Yvonne Birch yesterday.  Pray for both of them as they recover from fractures.  The good news is that they are both improving.

Pray for Sherry Day and her family as she has surgery this morning in Baton Rouge.

Pray for Chloe Williams, daughter of Jacob and Kelsey, as she has eye surgery at Children’s Hospital.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Exodus 1-4

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Hymn

  • “Solid – Rock Faith” – http://odb.org/

  • The rain came down,                                                                                                                                   the streams rose,                                                                                                                                            and the winds blew                                                                                                                                   and beat against that house;                                                                                                                  yet it did not fall,                                                                                                                                    because it had its foundation on the rock.                                                                                                            But everyone who hears these words of mine                                                                              and does not put them into practice                                                                                                  is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.                                                                                                                                   ~Matthew 7:25-26 NIV~

    The Lord is my rock                                                                                                                                     and my fortress                                                                                                                                         and my deliverer.                                                                                                                                                         ~Psalm 18:2~                               

  • “The Solid Rock” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/y/myhopeis.htm

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

I trust you had a great Easter.  

Anna Lee

 

Easter

 The crowds that went ahead of him

and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Hosanna in the highest!

~Matthew 21:9~

Martha Pevey Drago (Facebook) – Pathology report and personal testimony

Prayers for Koltyn (Facebook) – A new video posted by his dad

Devotional, Scripture, and Songs

  • “Come to Me” – http://odb.org/
  • Blessed are those who have not seen                                                                                                   and yet have believed.                                                                                                                                                                                ~John 20:29~
  • Today, I want to share some of my favorite Easter (or any day) songs.
    • “Because He Lives”
    • “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
    • “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
    • “He Lives”
    • “I Know that My Redeemer Liveth”
    • “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”
    • “Low in the Grave He Lay”
    • “One Day”
    • “Rejoice, the Lord is King”
    • “When He Was On the Cross, I Was On His Mind”

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Corinthians 11-12

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – If you have not supported missions in North America, today is a good day to do so.  If you have, thank-you for helping by doing your part.

There are several sunrise services today.  Pick one and be a part of a special time of worshiping.

Frozen Food for Families – Bring your items to my classroom before Sunday School today. The food will be distributed today.

Jesus is the center of today’s celebration!

Anna Lee 

Saturday

The crowds that went ahead of him

and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Hosanna in the highest!”

~Matthew 21:9~

Jesus is the reason for the Easter season!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Read the Bible in 2015 – Mark 7-8

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 

Frozen Food for Families

Take some time to put up some food in your freezer to share tomorrow or look through what you have on hand to share.  Bring it to my Sunday School classroom at FBC, K  before Sunday School in the morning.  The food will be given to the families tomorrow. Thanks for helping meet some needs.

Please add John Orr to your prayer list.  He was married to my Aunt Naomi.  Early Friday morning he thought he had a new heart problem, but tests yesterday did not show a heart issue.  He will have gall bladder tests next week.

Also, add Mr. Frankie Gehringer if he is not already on your list.  In addition to his ongoing problems, he got tripped and has an ankle problem.

I hope this Easter season contains time to recognize and celebrate what Jesus did for each of us and how that affects us today.   I hope you also have an opportunity to share/pass on the meaning of the Easter season.

Anna Lee

 

Good Friday

Jesus is the reason for the season!

“The most important thing is that I complete my mission,

the work that the Lord Jesus gave me —

to tell people the Good News about God’s grace.”

~Acts 20:24b NCV~

 

West Rome Baptist Church offers immersive ‘Journey’ event through Jesus Christ’s last days on earth

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Posted: Thursday, April 2, 2015 8:00 am
The members of West Rome Baptist Church are inviting everyone to immerse themselves in the moments that led to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ through a special, self-guided tour.
The event — Journey to the Cross — began Wednesday evening and continues today from 6-9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Good Friday at the 914 Shorter Ave. church.
Admission is free. Beginning with The Last Supper, visitors are able to wander freely through areas set up to resemble the places where important events in Christ’s final hours took place.
People can go through the Garden of Gethsemane, the courtyard where Christ was taken to see Pontius Pilate, and then the place of his crucifixion and resurrection.
“Our members and volunteers worked really hard to make each setting as realistic as possible,” Pastor Jarrod Roberts said.
Along the way, notes and displays contain biblical passages and information about certain items and how they relate to the scene.
Everyone who attends gets a reference book to follow along with. It also contains links to get information on a mobile device, including videos that correspond to each area.
A scavenger hunt is available for children, and guests may take communion at the end of the program.
“We really feel that if a person comes through, they have worshipped the Lord,” Roberts said.
This is the second year that West Rome Baptist has organized the event.
It was only held from 6-9 p.m. last year on Good Friday, and Roberts said more than 700 people of all ages participated.
“It really blew us away,” Roberts said. “So this year we wanted to have it opened as many times as possible.”
By being open all day on Good Friday, Roberts said he hopes people will be moved to come and spend more time going through the exhibits.
“One of the things about last year was we had a lot of people in line, so you were kind of forced to immediately move on to the next thing,” Roberts said. “You didn’t have time to reflect on the moment and the message.”
Both adult and child programs are offered for the event along with a special walk-through for college students.

To view some pictures and to use some links in the article, please go to http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/west-rome-baptist-church-offers-immersive-journey-event-through-jesus/article_174e9db8-d8ee-11e4-a573-938597dd4205.html

(This church is in Rome, GA and where my daughter-in-law is employed as well as the church the family attends.)

Obituaries

           http://www.catchingsfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3022448&fh_id=12254

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (North American Missions)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Because of Good Friday, we can all have a “First Day in Heaven”!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Now is your time of grief,

but I will see you again and you will rejoice,

and no one will take away your joy.”

~John 16:22 NIV~

 

Happy Easter because He arose from the grave!

 

Announcements

  • Inspiration Park will host a sunrise service at 7 A.M. Easter morning.  I hope you will be able to attend.  It’s great to be able to celebrate this special day with people from many area churches.  The service will end at 8 A.M. so you will not be late for your own church service.
  • Many area church will have special services with music, drama, skits, etc. prepared for Easter morning.  Check with the church of your choice for the time.
  • Most area churches will not have any services/activities Sunday night this week.
  • FBC, K is in need to two volunteers for the nursery during the first service.  Call the church office if you are available.
  • The Friday morning Bible study at FBC, K will not meet this week.
  • “Walk with the Cross” will begin at Crossroads BBQ at 9:00 Saturday and walk into town.  You are invited to join others from area churches in honoring the real reason for the Easter season.
  • Hope Center will be open Friday (9-5).
  • Sunday is our Frozen Food for Families day at FBC, K.  Bring your items to my classroom before Sunday School Easter.  Thanks!
  • Operation Christmas Child – Check the table across from the kitchen for suggestions.  Get a bag(s) from one of the boxes.  Bring your items to the same area when you make your purchases.
  • Tomorrow is a special day set aside to pray for salvation for people/countries.  Join with thousands as you pray Good Friday.  Expect results!

Please continue to pray for Sherry Day.  She will have surgery Monday in Baton Rouge to remove a brain tumor and certainly appreciates your prayers.

Betty Taylor has an eye problem that requires routine injections.  Pray for her as she continues to see a doctor about every six weeks.  Her doctor retired, so she is adjusting to a new doctor.

You may have noticed you don’t see Jimmy  Schwartz out and about as in the past.  He appreciates calls and visits though.

Keith Allen and Renee Deck Harrell both had back procedures.  Keith is able to get our some, but Renee is a little slower recovering from surgery and getting around.  Please say special prayers for her.

Kenneth Birch is continuing to have back issues.  He is home and hoping to feel some improvement.

Please continue to pray for Beverly Blackwell.  She is improving.

I will post an obituary for Mr. Bobby Lawson when one is available.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 27-28

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (Evangelism) – http://www.namb.net/evangelism/

Think of the opportunities we can be a part of when we contribute to this fund!

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Hymn

  • Do this in remembrance of Me.                                                                                                                                   ~1 Corinthians 11:24~                                                                                                                I am the Bread of life.                                                                                                                               He who comes to Me will never go hungry.                                                                                                                                                          ~John 6:3~                                                                                                
  • “Break Thou the Bread of Life” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/t/bttblife.htm

Have a blessed day.  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee