Category: Bible Study

Friday

     “Love your enemies,

bless those who curse you,

do good to those who hate you,

and pray for those who spitefully use you

and persecute you.”

~Matthew 5:44~

 

Dorothy Fussell graduated from using a walker to using a cane as she recovers from a broken hip.  Thank God for her progress.

Bettye Fussell had a reaction when she was given her treatment this week.  Thank God she was able to have a treatment though.

Please continue to pray for the Dillons, Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby.  Recovery is a slow process.

 

Read the Bible – Proverbs 4-6 & Psalm 149

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 12

VBS Registration – Sunday from 5-7 P.M.

 

. . . It is not by sword or by spear that the LORD saves,

for the battle is the LORD’s.

~1 Samuel 17:47 HCSB~

“Battle Hymn of the Republic”

 

Make the Friday more than a square on the calendar.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

 

For if, while we were God’s enemies,

we were reconciled to him

through the death of his Son,

how much more, having been reconciled,

shall we be saved through his life!

~Romans 5:10~

 

Praise report from Martha Pevey Dagro:

I “graduated” from breast surgeon/oncologist appointments every 3 months to going every 6 months!!!
So thankful and grateful for God’s AMAZING GRACE!!!

 

Request from Frances Gay:

My friend Darlene Ainsworth’s daughter has been diagnosed with MS.  She has 2 small children, 8 yrs. and 4 mos.   She requested prayers.  Darlene’s mother and I were best friends in Eastern Star before she passed away.

Update on Shea Williams:

Shea’s surgery went well.  She’s recovering and looking forward to putting all this behind her.

Read the Bible – I missed a day, so I’ll post two days today.

Wednesday – Psalm 1-2, Psa;m 147, & Video on “Psalms” found at jointhebibleproject.com

Thursday – Proverbs 1-3, Psalm 148, & Video on Proverbs found at jointhebibleproject.com

Have I told you lately how much I enjoy teaching the children at church on Wednesdays (Children on Mission) and Sundays (Bible Drill Class)?  I love my little friends, their eager hearts, their willingness to help each other, and so much more.  If you have a child or grandchild from Pre-K – 5th grade, I hope you are bringing them at 6 P.M. each week.  If not, please do so.

 

VBS Registration and Kick-Off Celebration – Sunday night from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Sign up your children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends by coming.  Lots of food and games will be available as well as the opportunity to sign up and get t-shirts, etc. for VBS.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 12   We are enjoying learning about and from this book of the Bible.

 

Sunday School – 9:15 each Sunday.  We have numerous classes, so there is a class “just right” for everyone!

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Thank-you to those who bring red beans and rice for us to share with two local food pantries.  The food is in my car and ready for delivery.  Thanks for supporting a mission project of the Children in Action.

 

 

Keep asking, and it will be given to you.

Keep searching, and you will find.

Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you.

~Matthew 7:7 HCSB~

“Bring Them In”

 

That’s our responsibility!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

My dear brothers and sisters,

take note of this:

Everyone should be quick to listen,

slow to speak

and slow to become angry.

~James 1:19 (NIV)~

Bobbie Magee continues to improve following her recent illness.  Thank God for her progress.

Buddy Waller is feeling better and was able to be back in church last night.  Thank God for his improvement.

Ann Rimes Courtney

July 28, 1944 – May 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/ann-r-courtney

 

Read the Bible – Job 24-28 & Psalm 141

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 11

 

We will complete our collection of red beans and rice Sunday, so get your bags in to help with the worthy cause.

 

 

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

and His ears are open to their prayers.

~1 Peter 3:12a NKJV~

“Near to the Heart of God”

 

What a wonderful place to be!

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

What we have received is not the spirit of the world,

but the Spirit who is from God,

so that we may understand

what God has freely given us.

~1 Corinthians 2:12~

 

Andy and Betty Taylor are better.  Thank-you for praying for them.

Phillip Strickland is doing much better.  Continue to pray for him and his family as he undergoes treatment.

I understand Bettye Fussell did not have her treatment Monday. but hopefully will next week.  Keep her in your prayers.

Pray for all the area families dealing with sickness, long-term illness, or death.  It is our responsibility to pray for them and to give any help we can.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Reading the Bible – Job 20-23 & Psalm 140

Children’s Classes at FBC, Kentwood

  • Sunday School – 9:15 A.M.
  • Sunday Night – Bible Drill – 6 P.M.
  • Wednesday Night – Missions Class – 6 P.M.
  • VBS and Camp this summer
  • There is a nursery available for every service.

Adult Bible Study at FBC, Kentwood

  • Numerous Sunday School Classes – 9:15 A.M.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M.

Youth Opportunities

  • Sunday – 10 A.M. & 6 P.M.
  • Wednesday – 6 P.M.
  • Camps, Trips, etc. – Contact Bro. Wendell

 

VBS at FBC, Kentwood will be from 8:30 – 11:30 June 5-9

 

“The fear of human opinion disables;

trusting in God protects you from that.”

~Proverbs 29:25 MSG~

Yield Not to Temptation

 

Make this world a better place for someone today by showing God’s love.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit comes on you;

and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

Judy Raborn is much better and will be returning to work Monday.  Thank-you for praying for her.
Wanda Smith’s first cousin
Shelly Ann Dominique peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the age of 60. Beloved daughter of Louis C. Dominique and the late Nollie Yuratich Dominique. Beloved sister of David Dominique (Deborah) and the late Gary Dominique. Loving Aunt of Stephanie Legendre, Heather Holland, Nikole Maikell, Traci Holley, Jeremy Dominique and Don Dominique. Great-Aunt of Lani Legendre, Kari Legendre, Liam Legendre, Luke Legendre, Kadi Legendre, Cort Legendre, Hailey Holland, Jacob Holley, Carter Holley, Mckenzie Holley, Ashton Hurt and Riddick Dominique. Shelly was a lifelong resident of Buras. She attended Shelly’s Petals School as well as Compassionate Hearts in Magnolia, Mississippi. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the faculty and staff of Compassionate Hearts for their love and care. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Compassionate Hearts, 6138 MS-48E, Magnolia, Mississippi 39652 in memory of Shelly. Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at St. Ann Catholic Church, Empire, LA on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 8:30AM until 11AM. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church on Friday at 11AM. Interment will be in Our Lady of Good Harbor Cemetery, Buras, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.

Published in The Times-Picayune on May 14, 2017– See more at: http://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?n=shelly-ann-dominique&pid=185372827&#sthash.TYTwS1ba.5sAMIkpR.dpuf

Please pray for Shelly’s family at this difficult time in their lives.

Paul Wayne Little

December 16, 1958 – May 18, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4234969&fh_id=10545

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We had a good night.  Despite the fact that we have been meeting about then years, we were able last night to have someone come who has never been before.  We also had people from eight different churches, which I find so amazing each month.  Our next gathering will be July 20th.

. . . The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.

~James 5:16 HCSB~

“Did You Think to Pray?”

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible – Job 1-3, Psalm 135, & video on Job found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

Looking forward to Bible Study at 10 this morning.  We will be on Ezekiel 10.

 

Thank-you for praying. We have seen a number of prayer answered this month.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

My aim is to evangelize

where Christ has not been named,

so that I will not build on someone else’s foundation,

but, as it is written:

‘Those who were not told about Him will see,

and those who have not heard will understand.’

~Romans 15: 20-21 HCSB~

 

Rylin Wilkinson, great-grandson of Lea Smith, is doing well.  He was able to sit in a wheelchair.  Pray he continues to quickly recover from his “deer” accident.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon will be at North Oaks for a few more days.  Please keep praying for her. Mr. “Cete’s” cold is much better.

 

Read the Bible – Micah 5-7 & Psalm 131

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Wednesday Nights – Children in Action (Missions) Class meets at 6:00

Sunday Nights – Bible Drill Class meets at 6 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – This week; begins at 6:30.  We will have a new duet team this week, Margie Williams and Kathy Dykes.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday, May 23rd at 11 A.M.

 

Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.

~Philippians 4:6 HCSB~

“I Know Who Holds Tomorrow”

 

Who holds your tomorrow?  

Anna Lee

 

Friday

And God is able to bless you abundantly,

so that in all things at all times,

having all that you need,

you will abound in every good work.

~2 Corinthians 9:8~

 

Wanda Smith’s first cousin, Shelly, passed away about noon yesterday.  Please pray for Wanda and her family, especially Wanda’s Uncle Bobby who has lost his wife and two children.  God is faithful to us on the most difficult days.

 

Graduates!  Graduation season has begun.  Pray for all the graduates.  No matter what they choose to do, may they allow God to walk with them in their daily life!

 

Read the Bible – Obadiah, Psalm 128, and Obadiah video found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

     “So then neither he who plants is anything,

nor he who waters,

but God who gave the increase.”

~I Cor. 3:7~

“Bringing in the Sheaves” – I remember this as a favorite of one of my grandmothers!

 

Bible Study – This morning – Ezekiel 9

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Sow a few “seeds” today!

Anna Lee

 

Friday

Each of the four living creatures had six wings

and was covered with eyes all around,

even under its wings.

Day and night they never stop saying:

“ ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’

who was, and is, and is to come.”

~Revelation 4:8~

 

 

Please pray for my Roseland and Amite classmate, Sue Ellen Russell Pearson, of Shreveport.  She grew up in Russelltown.  She has battled cancer for the last few years.  Now, she has pneumonia with some complications.  I know she will appreciate your prayers, even if you don’t know her.

Please keep those prayer coming for Ryan “Rufus” Williams.  He is currently in ICU. His health has really taken him for a “roller coaster ride” the past few weeks.  The family will be appreciative of prayer for him, the family, and the medical staff.

 

Carolyn Ray

 

Bible Study – This morning at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 8

Read the Bible – Isaiah 65-66 & Psalm 121

One Night Associational Revival – Special music and preaching – Tomorrow night at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M. – Rev. Crowe and family will also be at FBC, Kentwood Sunday.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Jesus said the greatest commandment is,

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

and with all your mind and with all your strength.

The second greatest commandment is this:

‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12:30-31 NIV~

“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

Make today count!

Anna Lee

Thursday

This is what the LORD says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,

who draws strength from mere flesh

and whose heart turns away from the LORD.

~Jeremiah 17:5~

 

Pray for Andy Taylor.  He has had shingles for about a week.  It seems he gets one problem better, but manages to have another problem develop.

Bill Sellers and Barbara Hutchinson were both released from the hospital yesterday.  Pray for a good recovery from surgery for both of the.

 

Today is the National Day of Prayer.  Kentwood will settle at the corner by the firehouse at noon today.  If you live/work elsewhere, check of the local prayer time for them.

 

Bible Readings – Isaiah 61-64 & Psalm 120

I’m happy to report the bad weather Sunday did not stop boys and girls coming to Bible Drill class.  Also, it did not stop them from coming to missions class last night.

Two mission projects you can participate in:

  • Paperback Bibles for prisoners at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail
  • Dry beans and rice for local food pantries

 

Coming soon – VBS at FBC, Kentwood – June 5-9.  There will be a planning meeting for workers Sunday afternoon at 4 P.M.

 

Ladies Bible Study – Friday morning at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 8

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Two Rivers Associational One Night Revival – FBC, Kentwood Saturday night

 

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

for kings and all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”

~1 Timothy 2:1-2~

Doxology – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlImHOeg2-c

Don’t you know God is pleased to hear our prayers?

I often ask children who would like to pray and am thrilled with all the volunteers.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace,

the God we serve is able to deliver us from it,

and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.

But even if he does not,

we want you to know, Your Majesty,

that we will not serve your gods

or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

~Daniel 3:17-18~

I love the stories of Daniel!

Bill Sellers is planning to get home today to continue his recovery.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams as he begins treatment at Touro.

Read the Bible – Isaiah 58-60 & Psalm 119:153-176

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 8

Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear.

~Isaiah 59:1 NKJV~

“My Lord is Near Me All the Time”

http://www.namethathymn.com/hymn-lyrics-detective-forum/index.php?a=vtopic&t=7917

Thank-you for praying today!

Anna Lee