Category: Bible Study

Friday

For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,

a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,

and the glory of Your people Israel.

 ~Luke 2:30-32 NKJV~

 

 

Rob Anderson, son-in-law of Robert and Ora Lee Wilson, is back in the hospital.  He’s having severe pain.  Let’s pray for his problem to be identified and cleared up quickly.

 

“Miss” Ruby Dillon is home again!  She came home early yesterday afternoon.

 

David’s brother, Jimmy Alford of Holden, sent an update that said the doctors are considering three options.  A decision will be made December 11th.  Jimmy asked for your continued prayers.

 

 

Ladies who need to decorate a table for the tea will meet at the church at 10 A.M. Saturday unless other specific plans have been made.  The tea is Sunday at 2 P.M.  It will be a time you shouldn’t miss, but if you do, there is no second opportunity to attend the annual Lottie Moon Tea for 2017.

 

Sunday is the time to bring your STAMPED Christmas cards that will be given to area prisoners so they can send messages home at Christmas.  The more we get, the more families we can touch this holiday season.

 

Our friend who has religious services at the prison said we have been an awesome source of soft-cover Bibles for her to distribute.  If you have some you are not using, please get them to me.  Thanks!

 

The ladies Bible study group will meet in the Heritage Room this morning.  We will be studying Ezekiel 22 today.

 

 

Read the Bible – Hebrews 3-4 & Psalm 26

 

November, our special month for thankfulness, is being replaced by December, our month for celebration of Christ’s birth.  I cannot think of any better reason to celebrate!

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;

his love endures forever.

~  I Chronicles 16:34~

 

Please pray for the Dillons.  “Miss” Ruby has been admitted to North Oaks with some dehydration and an infection.  She’s in room 4102. Mr. “Cete” is with her.
I have an update on Kayla J. Evans and her baby girl, Finley.  They are both doing well at this point.

Russell Wiley Crawford

December 09, 1939 – November 27, 2017

A resident of Spring Creek passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence. He was born December 9, 1939 in New Orleans and was 77 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and a member of Spring Creek Baptist. He is survived by wife, Marilyn Kelting Crawford; daughter, Becky Crawford; son, Randy Crawford; 2 grandchildren, Chase and Kaysie Crawford; sister, Carol Fairburn, all of Spring Creek. Preceded in death by parents, George and Flora Crawford; sister, Margaret Roberts; 2 brothers-in-law, Fred Roberts and Gerald Fairburn; nephew, Scott Fairburn; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eugene and Lucille Kelting. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Russell. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible – Philemon, Psalm 24, and video of Philemon at http://bibleproject.com
Work is progressing on the Two Rivers Associational Annual Lottie Moon Tea.  Let me invite all ladies (3-103 years old) to come to First Baptist Church, Kentwood at 2 P.M.  Sunday. In additional to some tea and other treats, you’ll hear a missionary who has returned to the states and witness the musical talents of the children and youth of our local churches.  The ladies will be decorating their tables Saturday morning.  I know they will be beautiful!  If this is your first holiday event, it will put you in a Christ centered focus for the Christmas season.  If you miss it, there will be no second chance.  I’m looking forward to seeing you Sunday at 2 P.M.  We are thankful to have our children and youth help with serving of food, as well as singing.
The children of FBC, Kentwood will have missions tonight and work in a little last-minute practice time for the tea.  We begin in the sanctuary at 6 P.M.
The ladies will have their regular Bible study, of Ezekiel, Friday morning at 10 A.M.  The prophesy is interesting.  We are comparing those days to the present days and praying for our nation and world to turn back to Jesus.
The “shoeboxes” we packed are getting the Christian literature that will introduce them to Jesus added this week and boxes divided up for their final destinations as well as packaging for overseas shipping.  The boxes might travel by plane, ship, boat, wagon, bus, car, truck. camel, horse, on even be carried in on the backs of people.  All opened boxes will bring joy and an introduction to Jesus!
Sunday, we will begin our Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.  We received slightly more than our goal for the Georgia Barnett Offering for North American missions.  I look forward to exceeding this goal too!  We will again have our Missions March as introduced to us by Dr. Tom Higginbothan, a former IMB missionary who served as interim pastor at FBC, Kentwood a few years ago.
Sunday is the deadline for bringing in STAMPED Christmas cards for the prisoners at the parish jail.  David and I will personally deliver the cards to the jail next week.  No number of cards is too large or too small!  We’ll pray each one impacts a family with the true Christmas message this holiday season.
It’s a great week!  Follow Jesus in the Christmas season this year!  Merry Christmas!
Anna Lee

Friday

With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.

~Matthew 19:26HCSB~

 

 

Read the Bible – Philippians 3-4 & Psalm 12

 

Obituary for William Bruce Clemons = http://stephensondearman.com/services.asp?page=odetail&id=1750&locid=1

 

Operation Christmas Child Drop Off Schedule for First Baptist Church, Kentwood

  • Friday – 4-6 P.M.
  • Saturday – 9-12 Noon
  • Sunday – 2-4 P.M.
  • Monday – 8-10 A.M.

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We met at the cabin last night and had six first-time guests with our guests from eight different churches.  It was another meaningful night for us.  Those of you who came really blessed our hearts.  We’ll be looking forward to the next gatherings which will be on December 21st.

 

Looking Ahead

  • Today – Friday Morning Bible Study – Fellowship Hall @ 10 A.M.
  • November 26th – Breakfast at Pine Ridge which benefits a worthy cause
  • November 28th – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe
  • December 3rd – Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood at 2 P.M.

 

Send me a message if you have a prayer request you want me to share here.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 

4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”

~John 14:2-4~

 

 

Read the Bible today – Philippians 1-2, Psalm 11, and the video about Philippians

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Ora Lee Wilson’s nephew, 50, who had two heart attacks is better and stable.  Thank you for your prayers for him.

Michelle L. Murphy and Ferrie Gene Blackmon both are facing surgery soon.  Pray for them.

Andy Taylor was able to be back at church last night.  Please continue to keep his foot problem in your prayers.

 

 

The Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Location at FBC, Kentwood is looking forward to receiving lots of shoeboxes today that were packed at churches last night.  Each box is special to those who collected items and packed the box, but much more important to the child and family that receives the box.  The drop-off sites will be open daily through Monday.  The site in Kentwood will be open 10 – 12 noon today, Thursday, and 4-6 P.M. Friday.

 

Churches that are a part of Two Rivers Association are collecting STAMPED, RELIGIOUS Christmas cards until December 3rd.  Then, they will be taken to the local parish jails in Amite and Greensburg and given to prisoners so they can send messages to family members.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet tomorrow at 10 A.M. and continue the study of Ezekiel.

 

Plans for the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea for churches  in our area are progressing.  It will be December 3rd at 2 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.  Children will be singing Christmas songs for us.  Ladies will be decorating tables with their personal sets of dishes.  It will be beautiful and meaningful.

 

The children in the missions class of FBC, Kentwood were able to hear the first part of the story of the early years of Lottie Moon’s life last night.  They will hear more next week.  Hopefully, as they grow they will remember her story and how important international missions are.

 

TONIGHT, we will meet at the cabin at 6:30.  I’m looking forward to seeing many of you.  We will add a talented musician, Kaye Roberts.  She will be playing some piano offertories for us.  Join us and be blessed.

 

Tuesday, November 28th, the “young” ladies of out church will gather at The Cafe at 11 A.M. to honor ladies with November birthdays.  Feel free to join us.

 

Thank-you for reading and praying for those listed and the events listed here today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

“O Lord, you are a great and awesome God!

You always fulfill your covenant

and keep your promises of unfailing love

to those who love you and obey your commands.”

~Daniel 9:4b NLT~

 

Read the Bible – Galatians 5-6 & Psalm 7

 

Operation Christmas Child “Shoebox” Drop-Off Week begins tomorrow

Monday, FBC, Kentwood will be open from 10-12 to receive your shoeboxes.

  • Monday – 10-12
  • Tuesday – 1-4
  • Wednesday – 4-6
  • Thursday – 10-12
  • Friday – 4-6
  • Saturday – 9-12
  • Sunday – 2-4
  • Monday 8-10

If you send your postage money online, you can register for tracking of your shoeboxes.  I think that may be an option some of you will want to do this year.

 

Lord’s Day – I hope you will spend time in studying God’s Word today.  If you don’t have a church home, I invite you to come to FBC, Kentwood.  We have a number of different classes Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, and on Wednesday evenings.  I’m sure you can find one that “fits” you just right.

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – We will be meeting at our cabin at 6:30.  If you have any questions, please contact me.

 

There have been many deaths, illnesses, surgeries, and hospitalizations in our area lately.  Try to find a way to minister to these families.

 

 

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

But from there,

you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him

when you seek Him with all your heart

and all your soul.

~Deuteronomy 4:29 HCSB~

 

Mrs. Juanita Pritchett has a pacemaker and is back at home.  I forgot to share this update from Chester earlier, but it is never too late to thank God.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon seems to have had a “bug” for a couple days, but is over it and feeling better.  Pray for her to continue to gain her strength.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • 10 A.M. Today
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • Ezekiel 30

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • 6:30 at our place
  • Thursday, Nov. 16
  • Come enjoy the evening with us.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-off

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • November 13-20
  • Times will vary.
    • M – 10-12
    • T – 1-4
    • W – 4-6
    • Th – 10-12
    • F – 4-6
    • S – 9-12
    • S — 2-4
    • M – 8-10

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 

  • November 28th
  • The Cafe
  • 11 A.M.

Lottie Moon Christmas Tea

  • Sunday, Dec. 3
  • 2 P.M.
  • FBC, Kentwood Fellowship Hall
  • Tables will be decorated by ladies from various churches.
  • Missionary Speaker – Rachel Bailey Robbins
  • Ladies 3-103
  • Two Rivers WMU

The Friday Morning Bible Study will NOT meet the morning after Thanksgiving.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible Today = Galatians 1-2, Psalm 5, and video on Galatians (http://bibleproject.com)

 

Show your concern for others through prayer and actions today.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

We give thanks to You, God;

we give thanks to You,

for Your name is near.

People tell about Your wonderful works.

~Psalm 75:1 HCSB~

 

James Allen and his family would appreciate your prayers.

 

I’m thrilled to tell you what a wonderful “World Day of Prayer” we had yesterday.   Cora Morris told me that several people told her that is was the best one ever!   We’ll have another one next year.  As added excitement, we made some plans for the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea.  Children from various area churches will be singing Christmas songs.  Our guest speaker will be Mrs. Rachel Robins, a former missionary with the IMB.  I’m sure you don’t want to miss that either.  It will be December 3rd at 2 P.M. at Kentwood.  Call me if you have questions.

 

Call me or call FBC, Kentwood if you have any questions about when we will be receiving “shoeboxes” next week.

 

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 7-8 & Psalm 2.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall.

 

Life is full of opportunities to honor, bless, and serve others.  Don’t miss these opportunities to be richly blessed!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

since as members of one body you were called to peace.

And be thankful.

~Colossians 3:15~

 

 

There are a number of people from our area who are undergoing tests, having/had surgery, and recovering after recent hospital stays.  Check on those in your “world”.  Pray daily for them.  Find a way to bless their lives – phone call, computer message, visit, small gift, a meal, etc.

 

Friday morning Bible study – Ezekiel 29 – 10 A.M. this morning at FBC, Kentwood.

 

Read the Bible – I Corinthians 15-16 & Psalm 148

 

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

  • Saturday at 4 P.M. in Fellowship Hall
  • Bring your favorite Christmas snacks to share.
  • Wear Christmas colors.
  • Come, enjoy the process.
  • Everyone can participate – a job for everyone!

 

WMU World Day of Prayer

  • Monday, November 6th @ 10 A.M.
  • Kedron Baptist Church
  • Study led by Cora Morris,
  • Potluck lunch to follow meal

 

Time Change – Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour tomorrow when you go to bed.  If you forget to do so, you will arrive at Sunday School an hour earlier than you planned.

 

Thankfulness – Many people use the month of November to consider the ways and those to whom they are thankful.  I usually do this.  In 2015, I did it all year long by writing on little scraps of paper and displaying them in a tall vase on my table.  I’m so glad I did that.  I may do it again in 2018.  I’m considering it….

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

Moses answered the people,

“Do not be afraid.

Stand firm

and you will see the deliverance

the LORD will bring you today.

The Egyptians you see today

you will never see again. 

~Exodus 14:13~

(Same Bible story as we did in missions last night!)

 

 

 

 

Shirley McElveen

December 27, 1930 – October 31, 2017

 

A resident of Independence passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. She was born December 27, 1930 in Independence and was 86 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Richmond “R.E.” McElveen, Jr.; daughter, Karen McElveen; son, Loren McElveen and Stella; daughter, Aimee Millhouse and Jeffery; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Stabile Evans and Cody, Matthew McElveen and Shelly, Griffith Millhouse and Susie and Hayley McElveen and Joseph; 6 great grandchildren, Gavin, Chandler, Mylee, Ben, Grayson, and Lilly; and her sister, Marie Edwards. Preceded in death by her parents, Jacob Munchausen, Sr. and Anna Schroeder Munchausen; and infant brother, Jacob Munchausen, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 PM until 9 PM, Thursday and from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Friday, November 3, 2017. Services conducted by Bro. Mitch Williams. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
John B. Jones, MBA, CHSP

August 21, 1963 – October 31, 2017

 

A resident of Port O’Connor, TX, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, TX.  He was born August 21, 1963 in Independence and was 54 years of age. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Lawrence Baptist Church, Loranger. He worked in hospital administration for 35 years. He was involved in Habit for Humanity of Victoria, TX and the planning committee for the YMCA. He won multiple first place awards in cooking competitions, winning. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Cauley Jones, Port O’Connor, TX; 2 daughters, Brooke Jones Richardson, and husband, Chris and Summer Jones; 1 grandson, Daniel Tassin, Jr.; sister, Debra Shields, Loranger;  mother, Lillian Osborne, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his father, Lee Jones; sister, Tammie Daigle; 3 brothers, Dorrence Jones, Lee T. Jones, and Carl D. Jones; and his grandparents, John and Estelle Wilkinson and Charles and Eva Jones. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 PM until 9 PM, Friday, and from 8 AM until religious services at 10 AM Saturday, November 4, 2017. Interment Ford Cemetery, Independence. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Margie Crowe

December 12, 1944 – October 31, 2017

A resident of Richton, MS, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the Bedford Alzheimer’s Facility in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born December 12, 1944 in Franklinton, LA and was 72 years of age. She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Dunaway and husband, Hilton, Richton, MS, Jennifer Temple and her husband, Danny, Summit, MS, Robin Crowe, Mt. Hermon, LA, and Johanna Lawrence and husband, Ricky, McComb, MS; 12 grandchildren, Amanda Cook, David Cook, Lloyd Dunaway, Nicole Dunaway, Sarah and Drew Hopkins, Danielle Sharp, Cory Temple, Jenna and Josh Melton, Daniel Doherty, Kaile and Kyle Young, Dale Kent, Autumn and Brandon Cole, Audrey Lawrence and Jade Use`; 18 great grandchildren; and sisters, Marie Elliot and Emily Spears. Preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Leon “Bo” Crowe; parents, David Earl and Myrtle Husser; 9 sisters, and 3 brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 1 PM until religious services at 2 PM Friday, November 3, 2017. Interment Sharon Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

“Shoebox’ Packing Party

  • Saturday
  • 4 P.M.
  • Bring your favorite Christmas treat to share.

 

Bible Study 

  • Friday at 10 A.M.
  • Heritage Room

 

Read the Bible – I Corinthians 13-14 & Psalm 147

 

 

May we all use this day to share Jesus in some way!

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