Category: Bible Study

Friday

To the roots of the mountains I sank down;

the earth beneath barred me in forever.

But you, LORD my God,

brought my life up from the pit.

~Jonah 2:6~

 

Rev. Bill Ichter continues to be hospitalized with pneumonia in Minden.  His daughter said the hospital staff is talking about releasing him.

Phillip Strickland continues to be in Ochsner and is not home yet.  Let’s pray they keep him until he is well enough to be back at home.

 

Bobby Ray Tigner

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 39-41 and Psalm 118 (You might also want to look at videos of Isaiah and Holiness on jointhebibleproject.com.)

Bible Drill Class for children in Grades K-5/ Sunday evening at 6 P.M.

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 7 Interesting!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Gospel Music Opportunities the Sunday Evening

  • Lewiston Baptist Church
  • New Zion Baptist Church

 

Mission Project – Bring your bags of red beans and rice to the church so the Children in Action can contribute them to two food pantries.  This collection will continue through the month of May, so you have not missed the deadline.

 

“Those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace

and reap a harvest of goodness.”

~James 3:18 TLB~

“Peace Like a River”

Thanks for checking this site and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said,

“and tell the people all about this new life.”

~Acts 5:20~

 

Wayne McNabb broke his nose in three places yesterday when he fell.  He will be having some tests on his heart.  Please pray for Wayne and his family.  He is at North Oaks.

Bettye Fussell is enjoying having Jill, her daughter, around this week.  Bettye is having some good days.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

 

Charles Gus Baham

August 03, 1936 – April 26, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4208823&fh_id=10545

Willie Elliott Newsom, Jr.

March 02, 1966 – April 25, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/willie-newsom-jr

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV~

“Sweet Hour of Prayer”

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 36-38 & Psalm 117

A Bible Drill class will begin Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood for boys and girls in K-5th grade.  We will meet in the sanctuary at 6 P.M. before going to our class.  Ask Bro. Wendell or me any questions you might have.

Friday Morning Bible Study meets at 10:00 and usually in the fellowship hall.  We will be studying Ezekiel 7 this week.

The Children in Action (missions class) meets on Wednesday nights at 6 P.M.  We are collecting beans and rice until the end of May.  At that time the food will be shared with some local food pantries.  You may drop your beans off at the church at the office entrance stairwell or under the stairs that go to the balcony.  Thanks for helping us with this mission project.

 

May this Thursday give you some great opportunities to be a witness for our Lord.

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

David also said to Solomon his son,

“Be strong and courageous, and do the work.

Do not be afraid or discouraged,

for the LORD God, my God, is with you.

He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work

for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.

~1 Chronicles 28:20~

 

Phillip Strickland‘s mom reported they are pleased with the surgery results.  Phillip is progressing according to expectations.  Please keep praying for Phillip and the rest of his family.

Susan Rimes has been fitted with a back brace and is adjusting to wearing it. This plan replaces the idea of having some surgery.  Pray for her as she continues to make this change.

 

Janie F. Ashmore

October 31, 1944 – April 19, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4203899&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible – Isaiah 13-17 & Psalm 112

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble.

Then your light will shine out from the darkness,

and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.

The Lord will guide you continually,

giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength.

You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.”

~Isaiah 58:10-11 NLT, 2nd ed.~

“Serve the Lord with Gladness”

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 6

 

Don’t forget to bring red beans and rice for our local mission project.  You can put them by the bin for Bibles at the church.

 

I always say that the Third Thursday Gathering is my favorite event of every month.  Last night was no different.  In fact, it was so good I told David it ranked as one of the very best ones yet.  We are so thankful that others come here to help make this happen.  We couldn’t do this without you.  We had a people from eight different churches including one person who was new to our gathering and one who hadn’t been here in a while.  Thank-you to everyone who blesses us by coming.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

Therefore confess your sins to each other

and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

~James 5:16~

 

Phillip Strickland is in a regular room at Ochsner.  He’s still dealing with pain, but hopefully that won’t last too long.  Please pray again today.

Ora Lee WIlson learned the place on her neck is not cancer.  She is thankful and appreciates all your prayers.  Later, she will have surgery to remove it and identify it, but has decided to wait a while.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams continues to slowly improve.  Please continue to pray.

Kenneth Birth continues to deal with back pain.  Pray it eases up some.

Sam Raborn had a tractor accident.  He broke his neck and has had surgery.  Please pray for him as he recovers.  While praying, thank God the accident was not any worse.

 

Janie Ashmore of the New Zion Community passed away.  Please pray for her family and friends.  I’ll post an obituary when one is available.

Jewel Jeremiah Smith, Jr.

September 13, 1931 – April 18, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/jewel-smith-jr-

Mrs. Helen McCoy Robertson

  • April 18, 2017
  • Frisco City, Alabama

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Helen-McCoy-Robertson-104692907

 

Bible Reading – Isaiah 9-12 & Psalm 111

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. — 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (NIV)

“Victory in Jesus”

 

Third Thursday – 6:30 tonight; Spaghetti’s cooking, Guitars practiced last night, etc.  We’ll be ready!  Y’all come!  Contact me for directions.

Bible Study tomorrow morning at 10:00 – Ezekiel 6

 

Sunday at FBC, Kentwood – Missions March for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and collection of red beans and rice for food pantries.  That’s in addition to numerous Sunday School classes, wonderful preaching, a nursery (every service), and welcoming members.  Contact the church at 229-8111, another member, or me for more information.

Keep your prayer like active!

Anna Lee

 

Good Friday!

Praise be to the God and Father

of our Lord Jesus Christ!

In his great mercy he has given us new birth

into a living hope through the resurrection

of Jesus Christ from the dead,

~1 Peter 1:3~

 

Mike Lee‘s test yesterday showed a 50% blockage.  He was sent home and will be treated with medication.

Gail Smith got a good report!  The cancer has shrunk and was not detected anywhere in her body.  Gail will undergo two weeks of brain radiation which is a preventative step.  The next scan will be done in three months.  The family ask for your continued prayers.

 

Bible Reading – II Kings 15-17 & Psalm 105

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 5  (If you are unable to be there today, you can ask me for the study guides for the next chapters.

 

Remember the reason that this day is special!

Anna Lee

Thursday

LORD, God of my salvation,

I cry out before You day and night.

May my prayer reach Your presence;

listen to my cry.

~Psalm 88:1-2 HCSB~

 

Bessie Hayden broke a toe and is sidelined for a while.  I doubt that keeps her from giving away many more awesome Easter baskets she made.  She sent some to the children at missions last night.

Kenneth Birch is still dealing with severe back pain.  Pray for him as he seeks additional help.

Sissy Oliver continues to improve.  Keep her in your prayers.

Bettye Fussell was able to have her chemo this week.  Pray she begins to feel better today.

Harrell Sharkey, Jr. continues to recover from last week’s surgery.  Keep praying.

Mike Lee will be having an angiogram today at Cypress Point.  Say a prayer for him, please.

Continue to pray for Phillip Strickland as he prepares for surgery next week.

Andy Taylor got a good report Monday on one foot.  The will see the doctor again next Monday concerning the other foot.

Continue to pray for Ora Lee Wilson as she sees a specialist later this month.

Please add Dwaine Creel’s mother, Diane Creel, who is in OLOL with heart issues.

Continue to pray for Jim and Sylvia Watson as they learn more about his problem and make plans for treatment.

 

Easter Sunrise Services

  • 6 A.M. – Line Creek & Greenlaw
  • 7 A.M. – Osyka, Montpelier, Kedron (& Hillsdale), Mt. Zion, Pine Ridge
  • Most services will be followed by breakfast.

Two Services at FBC, Kentwood – 8:15 & 10:30 with Sunday School at 9:15.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Reading – II Kings 12-14 and Psalm 104

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 6

Mission Project – Red beans and rice (for a food pantry)

 

MORE THAN BUNNIES, CANDY, AND EGGS

http://www.wmu.com/?q=article%2Fwmu-blog-children-girls-action-royal-ambassadors-children-action%2Fmore-bunnies-candy-and-eggs

“Jesus Loves Me”

 

Keep your focus on the cross this week.  Sunday, we can focus on the empty tomb.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

Just as people are destined to die once,

and after that to face judgment, 

so Christ was sacrificed once

to take away the sins of many;

and he will appear a second time,

not to bear sin,

but to bring salvation to those

who are waiting for him.

~Hebrews 9:27-28~

 

Mrs. Estelle Raborn is still not well, but she is home again.  Please pray for her and for Bobby as he cares for her.
Harrell Sharkey. Jr. will probably come home today from Ochsner.  Pray for him and his family as they await biopsy results.
Alice J Blades

January 12, 1942 – April 02, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/alice-blades

Pray for our world.  There are many people full of terrible hate and not the love of God.

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.

The life I now live in the body,

I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

— Galatians 2:20 (NIV)

“The Love of God”

 

 

Announcements

  • Bible Study – 10:00 this morning – Ezekiel 4
  • Cantata, Jesus Messiah – Sunday, evening at 7 :00
  • Easter – 8:15 and 10:30 services
  • Missions March – April 23

Read the Bible – I Kings 14-16 & Psalm 98

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Take the “Love of God” with you and share it with others as God provides the opportunities.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

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~

 

Harrell Sharkey, Jr.’s  lung procedure went well.  The doctors think he has an infection, but do not know yet if it is viral or bacterial.

One of my former students, Darla Williams Berg, complete her treatment for cancer yesterday.  Let’s pray she can stay clear.

A lady who was in high school, but not my class, Georgia Tarver Canale, is in North Oaks because of a mild stroke.  Let’s pray she is soon better.

Read the Bible – I Kings 11-13 & Psalm 97

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“Healing is Pastor McLean’s Plea after TX Bus Tragedy” – http://www.bpnews.net/48623/healing-is-pastor-mcleans-plea-after-tx-bus-tragedy

“Former Saloon Home to Ky. Missionary of the Year” – http://www.bpnews.net/48620/former-saloon-home-to-ky-missionary-of-the-year

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 4

“Jesus Messiah” Cantata – Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood at 7 P.M.

April/May Mission Project – The Children in Action of FBC, K will be collecting red beans and rice until the end of May.  The food will be given to a local food pantry.

Annual Missions March for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – March 23 at FBC, K mornig service

FBC, Kentwood will have an extra service at 8:15 on Easter morning, but no service that night.

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. — 1 John 3:16 (NIV)
Anna Lee

Wednesday

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 heaven!”

~Matthew 21:9~

Pray for Jim and Sylvia Watson as he continues to progress from tests to a plan of treatment.
John Willard Helsel

December 04, 1935 – April 03, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4183781&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible – I Kings 8-10 and Psalm 96

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – Missions March at FBC, Kentwood on Sunday, April 23

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 4

Children in Action – Tonight at 6 P.M.

 

For Christ’s love compels us,

because we are convinced that one died for all,

and therefore all died.

And he died for all,

that those who live should no longer live for themselves

but for him who died for them and was raised again.

~2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NIV)~

“Living for Jesus”

If you heard Wendel Rhodus speak Sunday, this song may describe how we are to live our “dash”, the mark between our date of birth and our date of death on our tombstone.

Anna Lee

Friday

The LORD is my strength and my defense;

he has become my salvation.

~Psalm 118:14~

 

Thank you so much for praying for my friends who were traveling back to America.  Their plane had to abort a landing due to heavy winds.  Later, the second attempt at landing was difficult, but successful.  The family is so thankful for rooms and meals from the airlines last night.  Day three of their journey will be today.  They are so appreciative of your prayers.  My children in class Wednesday night prayed for them.  I am so anxious to tell the children how their prayers helped land the plane successfully.

Mr. Phillip Harrell is home and feeling much better.  Your prayers are appreciated here too.

Jim Watson has lung cancer.  He and his family are working with the doctors to develop a plan of treatment.

 

Pray for the WMU Missions Celebration, 2017 which will be at FBC, Mandeville.  The theme is “Grounded, Growing, and Bearing Fruit”.

 

Read the Bible – II Samuel 6-18  &  Psalm 91

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

But he was pierced for our transgressions,

he was crushed for our iniquities;

the punishment that brought us peace was on him,

and by his wounds we are healed.

We all, like sheep, have gone astray,

each of us has turned to our own way;

and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

~Isaiah 53:5-6 (NIV)~

“Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

 

Friday Morning Bible – Ezekiel 3 – Come join us!

 

Thanks for praying every day.  You prayers certainly do make a difference!

Anna Lee