Category: Bible Reading Plan

Monday

“Walk with the wise and become wise,

for a companion of fools suffers harm.” 

~Proverbs 13:20 NIV~

 

 

What a beautiful weather day Sunday was!  Church services and activities added their joys.  It was our pleasure to be able to walk around, assist a little, but mainly to get to visit and enjoy all the young families at church tonight.  We were so blessed!  

 

Read the Bible – I Corinthians 7-8 & Psalm 144

 

Operation Christmas Child – 

Tuesday at 9 A.M., we will meet to put labels on boxes, move tables and chairs, etc. as we prepare for the packing party which will be Saturday at 4 P.M.  Come help us this week.  Be a part of “sending Jesus to lots of little children”.  We have all the items we need for the boxes.  I will post the total for the OCC postage that has been collected when that new total becomes available.

Georgia Barnett – 

 I will also update the Georgia Barnett poster before Wednesday.  I’m thankful for the gifts that have been given so far.

 

Pray for David as he has to drive to Baton Rouge and then New Orleans for two minor appointments.  The stress of the day will be driving in both cities the same day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

 

 

 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.

Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

~Matthew 10:28~

 

From my sister, Julie”

Please put Louis Costanza on the Prayer Link. He is Lynette’s brother-in-law that had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. He has an appointment at M D Anderson in a couple of weeks.

Also, please continue to pray for my friend Didi Landry who has a brain tumor.

 

 

Read the Bible – I Corinthians 5-6 and Psalm 143 (and the video on I Corinthians, if you haven’t seen it yet)

 

Operation Christmas Child – The packing party is at 4 P.M. Saturday.  It is such a blessing and a lot of fun to have an early Christmas party and work together to pack the shoeboxes that will be sent to children to give them gifts and to introduce them to Jesus.  What an impact you can be!  If you are available to help move tables, label boxes, etc, this week, please contact me to set up a day and time to do so.

 

We are working to complete our Georgia Barnett Offering.  See the chart by the organ to know what progress we have made.

 

If you don’t have a church to attend today, I invite you to First Baptist Church in Kentwood.  We have Sunday School at 9:15 and worship service at 10:30.  Stop by the welcome table for information and a gift if we are new to you.

This is the Lord’s Day.  Let’s pray that we use it by being in church and allowing God to speak to and through us!

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

 

 

Wednesday

He said to them,

‘Follow me,

and I will make you fishers of men.’”

~Matthew 4:19NKJV~

 

Bro. Jeff Mizell continues to have problems with his throat continuing to get worse.  He has resigned as pastor of Line Creek Baptist Church so he can rest his throat.

 

Read the Bible – Romans 13-14 & Psalm 139

 

What a great “birthday party” the “young” ladies of our church had at The Cafe yesterday!  Our next party will be November 28th.  Mark your calendar.

 

The children’s mission class will meet tonight at 6 P.M.  Please have you children/grandchildren wear their green vest.

 

Don’t forget to purchase some Christmas cards an affix stamps to the envelopes.  We will be taking them to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail the first week of December.  The cards can be turned in at the Lottie Moon Tea.

 

“Pass Me Not”

 

Bible Study of Ezekiel 28 – Friday morning at 10 in the Fellowship Hall

 

Thanks for praying for the needs mentioned and for the “unlisted” needs too.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

and His ears are open to their prayers.

~1 Peter 3:12a NKJV~

 

Mrs. Anne Hurst has been recovering at home and plans to be at church Sunday.  Let’s pray she will be well enough to be there.

Fannie Fortenberry Seal of Franklinton fell causing the several facial fractures and requiring nose surgery.  Pray she will have a good recovery without much more pain.

 

Nadine Lambert Bridges

December 15, 1927 – October 22, 2017

A resident of Kentwood went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at her home. She was born December 15, 1927 in Spring Creek and was 89 years of age. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by daughter, Oneida Bridges Carruth, Greensburg, Kathleen Bridges Brown and husband, Mack, Mt. Hermon; son, Gary Wayne Bridges and wife, Linda, Amite; grandchildren, Wylie Smith and wife, Eudora, Round Rock, TX, Minda Raybourn and husband, Kevin, Mt. Hermon, and David Brown and wife, Kasey, Mt. Hermon; great-grandchildren, Sarah Smith, Clayton Brown, Allison Brown, Eric Raybourn, and Chloe Raybourn; sisters-in-law, Wilma Chand, Bonnie McMillian, and Polly Bridges. Preceded in death by her husband, Rynes Murphy Bridges; infant son, Eddie Dean Bridges; brother, Arvis Lambert; 2 sisters, Eva Dykes and Velma Mixon; parents, James and Annie Lambert. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Services conducted by Bro. Scott Spinks. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Friends of Bro. Joe Weaver will be thankful to know he is now the new youth minister at Liberty Baptist Church.  He formerly served at Montpelier and Osyka.

 

 

Read the Bible – Romans 10-12 and Psalm 138

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 this morning.

 

Don’t forget we are getting close to our “Shoebox” Packing Party on the 4th.  I think our boxes will bless the children who receive them.  I pray for them to “meet Jesus” through the literature in their own language that will be included in the box.

 

May you be a blessing to someone else today.

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

Sunday

I’ve had my computer internet unplugged all night due to the lightning.  I’ll be brief….

The LORD will establish you as his holy people,

as he promised you on oath,

if you keep the commands of the LORD your God

and walk in obedience to him.

~Deuteronomy 28:9~

 

Read the Bible – Romans 7–8 & Psalm 136

 

This week, we are coming to a close in the collection of Operation Christmas Child items.  Bring those you have today.  I would appreciate other items as soon as possible.  I appreciate the help of any of you as you contributed funds or items.  I know it all goes to a good cause.  We are on the final countdown leading up to packing.  It’s less than two weeks away now….

Keep your umbrella’s handy!  My flowers and grass will be happy for the rain.  The neighborhood fields will be too!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

Praise the LORD.

Blessed are those who fear the LORD,

who find great delight in his commands.

~Psalm 112:1~

 

 

Important Dates
  • October 21 – Harvest Revival Meeting at Greenlaw at 6:30
  • October 24 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.
  • November 4th – Operation Christmas Child Packing Party in Fellowship Hall at 6 P.M.
  • November 6th – World Day of Prayer at Kedron at 10 A.M.
  • November 13-20 – Operation Child Collection Site at FBC, Kentwood
  • November 16 – Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30
  • November 28 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.
  • December 3 – Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood at 2 P.M.

Read the Bible – Acts 5-6, Psalm 135, & Video on Romans 5-16 at http://bibleproject.com

 

Sites you might want to read:

 

Thank-you for taking time to read this site today.  Mark you calendar for the dates listed, read some interesting articles, and pray for those who have been listed here lately.

Anna Lee