Category: Bible Study

Monday – Again!

Therefore Jesus said again,

“Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.

I am the gate;

whoever enters through me will be saved.

They will come in and go out, and find pasture.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;

I have come that they may have life,

and have it to the full.

~ John 10:7, 9-10 (NIV)~

 

Please pray for Kenneth Birch as he has more back surgery later this week in Baton Rouge.

Pray for Debi Bales and her siblings.  Their mother is sick.

Frances Strickland is back at Landmark Nursing Home.  She had an infection.

 

I think I may have confused my day and given you the wrong Scripture to write.  Here’s the correct Scriptures.

  • 1st – Isaiah 7:14-17
  • 2nd – Isaiah 9:6-7
  • 3rd – Isaiah 11:1-5
  • 4th – Isaiah 11:6-10
  • 5th – Isaiah 40:1-5

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Thanks to all who attended the Lottie Moon Tea yesterday.  Special thanks to all who provided food, dishes, or time.  I think when we think of all the smiling faces, we will be so thankful God allowed us to be a part of such an important event.  Special thanks to the girls who sang Christmas songs for us.  You certainly blessed our hearts.

 

There will be no Friday morning Bible study this week.  We will meet the remaining Fridays of the month as usual.

The mission classes for children will meet at Kentwood every Wednesday at the regular time.  This is a special season of missions for us!

 

Week of Prayer for International Missions, Day 2 – https://www.imb.org/2016/12/05/week-of-prayer-day-2/

 

“Go Light Your World” – This song was sung by Wendy Fowler and the girls of FBC yesterday at the tea.  It was beautiful.  As we watched the girls, we all had smiles on our faces.

I think this is God’s assignment for each of us no matter where we live!

 

This is a good day to light of candle of God’s love in our community.

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

You, LORD, reign forever;

your throne endures from generation to generation

~Lamentations 5:19~

 

It was good to be with David yesterday and get to visit Jimmy Schwartz.  Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

Pray for Andy and Betty Taylor as Andy regains his strength and gets some more resting time.

 

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+9%3A+6-7&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers”

                                 ~Ephesians 6:18b NLT, 2nd ed.~

“Angels from the Realms of Glory”

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Tea!  

  • Ladies, we’re still in the getting ready stage, but the fellowship hall is taking on a special spirit.  I hope you will know you are invited to participate.  We especially want girls in your families to be able to attend with you.  We think this will be a special occasion you will want to share with more than one generation of your family.  The girls will be our entertainment.  It will be fun and encouraging to hear their voices.
  • It’s also encouraging to see the ladies and girls from our neighboring churches.  It helps build unity of spirit even though we attend different churches.
  • What a great way to being the Week of Prayer for International Missions!
  • FBC, Kentwood has 427 stamped Christmas cards for the parish prisoners to send to family members.  Ladies from our association are welcome to bring their cards to the tea Sunday.  I can deliver them to the jail Monday for you when I deliver our cards.

 

We will have Bible study this morning at 10.  I’ll give you your next lessons today.

 

Share some of the sweet Christmas spirit with others today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

He said in a loud voice,

“Fear God and give him glory,

because the hour of his judgment has come.

Worship him who made the heavens,

the earth, the sea and the springs of water.”

~Revelation 14:7~

 

I know you may be interested in checking of some people today via visits, calls, or cards.  This information may be helpful to you.

North Oaks

Elton Shaw – may be coming home today

Frances Strickland

Hazel Allen

Greensburg

Anne Hurst

Shira Easley

Kentwood Manor

Catherine Yarborough

Home

Andy Taylor

Margaret Callihan

Jimmy Schwartz

 

Opportunities

Lottie Moon Tea – Sunday at 2 P.M. (Don’t let a little rain keep you away from this wonderful opportunity.) . I’m looking forward to the girls of our church and other churches serving and singing.  I especially  look forward to the excitement of the girls who will have wonderful memories of this day and who will learn so much from this day.  I quote one little girl, “I’m going to a tea party, Mimi!  I’m going to a tea party.”  I look forward to all the little girls from all the churches as the ladies of our association give their girls this awesome opportunity!   I’m thankful that party will be at church! 

Bible Study – 10 A.M. Friday morning – John 12

 

Mission Offerings

Georgia Barnett – We exceeded out goal for Louisiana Missions

Lottie Moon – Our efforts for International missions begin Sunday with the Week of Prayer and the Lottie Moon Tea Sunday.

 

Scripture Writing – December, Day 1 – Isaiah 7:14-17

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

The Word Became Flesh] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.                                           ~ John 1:1-2, 14 (NIV)~

“There’s a Song in the Air”

Lyrics – http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh249.sht

Story – http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-theres-a-song-in-the-air

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaE1ce7JY-Q

I hope that song and the spirit of the song follow you throughout this day.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,

do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through him.

~ Colossians 3:17 (NIV) ~

 

Thankfulness, Day 25 – I’m thankful for our cabin.  It’s been home to family, holiday celebrations, church meetings, Third Thursday gatherings, garden clubs, birthdays celebrations, anniversaries, teacher meetings, and more.  Most gathering were good, but some were sad.  God was here for all of them.  We are blessed with this special place. Thank-you, God, for allowing us to have this special building.  May you allow us to use it much more.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 118: 1-7

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet as usual today.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews,net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.                                    ~ Colossians 3:17 (NIV)~

“Precious Name” 

 

Take that “Precious Name” with you wherever you go today.

Anna Lee

 

Thanksgiving

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,

for his steadfast love endures forever!

~Psalm 107:1 (ESV)~

 

And whatever you do, in word or deed,

do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through him.

~Colossians 3:17 RSV~

 

Mrs. Hazel Allen is now hospitalized.  As you pray for her, please pray for her family.

David Bryant

Today & everyday I’m thankful for my family and friends who have Prayed, messaged , called and visited me at the hospital and rehabs. It’s been a long and very emotional 5months but it’s getting better every day. If anyone has to say they almost died twice in 2 months I can be the one. God spared my life twice and kept me around for a reason. Thank you all and it not over yet but I’m getting there. My parents house is being remodeled due to the flood and it been very emotional for them also.

Thankfulness, Day 24 – Today I am thankful for memories of holiday traditions.  It is easy to ponder my family traditions, both when I was a child and when my children were growing up.  David and I have enjoyed large family gatherings and wonderful food.  It doesn’t matter what the traditions have been, it’s okay to make new ones.  I’m thankful that my family overseas can have a traditional holiday with other Americans and my Georgia family never wants for company, family or otherwise.

 

Scripture Writing – James 1:17-18

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall
  • John 12

 

Please give me a call if you have any names for the Homebound Video Services from FBC, K.  I need two things,

  1. Name with phone number
  2. Are they presently set up to watch videos and able to use their equipment?

 

 

Have a wonderful holiday, no matter how or where you celebrate.  It’s not about food or family.  It’s about God!

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;

give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;

his faithfulness continues through all generations.

~ Psalm 100:4-5 (NIV)~

Mr. Cete Dillon also is sick.  He and “Miss” Ruby got medical care yesterday and hopefully will be able to enjoy their Thanksgiving company.

I got the Varnado name wrong yesterday.  It is Maxine Varnado.  I have not heard how her procedure went yesterday.

David and I visited the St. Helena Hospital and Nursing Home yesterday.  We saw four sweet ladies.  Two, Mrs. Juanita Pritchett and Mrs. Grace Chadwick, are from Roseland were we grew up,  Two, Mrs. Margaret Callihan and Miss Shira Easley, are from Kentwood.  We had four great visits and are so glad we made those visits.  Believe it or now, they made us feel better!  All four are improving.  “Miss” Grace will be 95 Sunday!

I have another update on the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. The 1,126 boxes collected or dropped off in Kentwood were added to those from the surrounding area in Hammond.  The new total was 13, 786.  Those shoeboxes filled two trucks and part of another one.  They may be at their next destination already.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Yesterday, we had eleven ladies present including two birthday ladies.  We had a great time.

Friday Morning Bible study will be in John 12.  Feel free to join us at 10:00.

Children in Action WILL meet tonight at 6 P.M.  I love to teach missions to these precious boys and girls.

Scripture Writing – Lamentations 3:22-27 (Because of the Lord’s great Love, ….)

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“Above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”                                                                            ~Colossians 3:14-15, ESV~

“Count Your Blessings”

Thankfulness, Day 23 – Today, I’m thankful for transportation.  Some of my ancestors lived on this land four generations ago.  When I consider it takes 15 minutes to get to Kentwood today and longer to get to many other places we travel,  I am so thankful for my vehicle and the roads we travel on.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

~1 Thessalonians 5:18~

 

A new baby was born Friday, making our friends Matt and Shea first time grandparents.  I’m sure many of you will remember when Drew was born when they were living in Kentwood.  It seems like yesterday.  Now the next generation has started.

Matt and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our first grandchild, Caleb Judson Williams, who was born Friday evening to Drew and Morgan. We were able to skype with him a little while ago. He was rather bored and slept through the entire time, but we understand. 🙂 His parents kept us entertained instead. Dec. 5th can’t come soon enough for these two grandparents. His aunts (Lindsey and Melody) are pretty excited, too. Let the spoiling begin!

Thankfulness, Day 20 – I’m thankful for the first six days of collecting Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes”.  It was pure joy receiving each box.  It was also a joy to get to spend sweet time with others as we waited.  I’m looking forward to collecting a few more today and them sending the boxes to their next destination in the morning.  I’m thankful for the first Drop-off week at FBC, Kentwood.  I am so anxious for the boxes to be in the hand of the boys and girls.

 

Waylon Bailey –WaylonBailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – ThomRainer.com

 

“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others”                                                                                                                                                       (Colossians 3:13 NLT, 2nd ed.)

“Christ Receiveth Sinful Men”

 

Community Thanksgiving Service

  • 5:30 this afternoon at the Kentwood United Methodist Church
  • Fellowship to follow

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday morning at 11:00
  • The Cafe
  • Honors ladies with November birthdays

 

Children in Action

  • Wednesdays at 6 P.M.
  • L-wing of FBC
  • Boys and girls from 3 to 5th grade

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • John 12
  • 10 A.M. in fellowship hall

 

Sunday School

  • A class for everyone
  • 9:45 A.M.

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.  Enjoy the cooler temperatures.  The heaters at the church have all been checked out this week, so don’t let the cooler temperatures keep you away.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“But this Man [Jesus],

after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever,

sat down at the right hand of God.”

~Hebrews 10:12, NKJV~

 

Buddy Waller‘s appointment was changed to Tuesday so the doctor could gather more information.  That gives us more time to pray for him.

Thankfulness, Day 18 – Today, I’m thankful for the cabin.  It allows us to share our home with so many others.  God blesses us with those that enter our cabin.  We had another great night last night.  The Third Thursday gathering at the cabin is the highlight of my month every month.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 9:13-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.org

“Getting Ready for Thanksgiving” – http://waylonbailey.com/2016/11/17/getting-ready-for-thanksgiving-2/

 

“Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.”                                                                                                                               ~Proverbs 17:9 NLT, 2nd ed.~

“The Love of God”

Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Love_of_God/

Hymn Story – http://digging-history.com/2014/10/26/hymnspiration-the-love-of-god/

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fla6EO07I3E

This morning will be a wonderful opportunity to join the Friday Morning Bible Study.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“. . . The urgent request of a righteous person

is very powerful in its effect.”

~James 5:16 HCSB~

 

Please pray for Buddy Waller today as he sees a surgery to set up surgery.  I think he will be appreciative of our prayers.

A number of people are undergoing medical testing.  Pray for this group of people.

David got a better report from the retina specialist Friday.  He is seeing better.  The retinas are remaining attached.  Swelling is going down in the left eye. The doctor cleared him for driving.  David is enjoying that freedom again.  The doctor also gave him permission to travel to higher elevation, so we will be able to travel to GA for our 14 year old grandson, Braden’s, eagle scout ceremony.  We are thanking God for healing and you for praying.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 9:10-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off at FBC, Kentwood has now collected 851 shoeboxes.  We will be open through Sunday for those of you who are still packing “shoeboxes”.  Monday, out boxes will travel to the regional location in Hammond.

 

The church services are now being videoed for our new video ministry to the homebound.  The first videos will be delivered next month.  If you are aware of a homebound person who is interested, please call the church office with the name.  Thank-you!

Christmas stamps are being collected for Christmas cards we already have.  They will be delivered to local prisoners in December.  The deadline for turning in stamps is December 4th.  Thank-you to those who have already given money or stamps.

Children in Action will meet next Wednesday at 6 P.M. as usual.  Last night, we had a great time working on a craft, learning about a missionary family, practicing praying, and preparing an invitation to share with a friend.

The next “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be Tuesday, November 22nd at 11 A.M.  All ladies are invited to join us there.

 

There will be a Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 20th at the Kentwood Methodist Church at 5:30 P.M.  Fellowship will follow in the fellowship hall.

 

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.                                                                                                                                          ~ Psalm 119:105 (NIV)~

“Wonderful Words of Life”

 

Thankfulness, Day 17 – Today, I’m thankful to add more years to my teaching career though Sunday School, Missions, Bible Study, etc.  I’ve shifted from a full-time teacher and Sunday School teacher to being able to teach regularly in various aspects of my church.  It’s my calling.  I love it!

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Tonight is the night!  6:30 is the time.  We hope to see many of you.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

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~

 

 

Jeanna Lee-Newton is better.  Her mother, Brenda Russell, thanks you for your continued prayers.

Robin Miller Jordan’s husband, Patrick, was released from rehab to go home.  Thank God for this wonderful news.

Pray for our country as we transition to a new administration.

 

Sharon Rohner Needham

March 21, 1948 – November 13, 2016

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4005785

 

Shared by Butch Reviere –

My father-in-law, Rev. Willie J. Passman (a veteran of the Korean era) was received into the presence of our Heavenly Father just after 4pm yesterday, Nov. 14th. Visitation will be at Crain’s Funeral Home here in Franklinton Thursday from 5 til 9 and the celebration of his life and his Savior will be at Acy’s Creek Baptist Church Friday at 11:00am.

 

Thankfulness, Day 16 – Today, I’m thankful to have taught school so many, forty, years and to have hopefully impacted some knowledge, values, and Christian influence on hundreds of students.  It brings me great joy to see those students now and to get a hug and an update on their lives.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 119:18 (NIV)~

“Open My Eyes that I May See”

 

You can drop-off your OCC “Shoeboxes” at FBC, Kentwood from 9 A..M. – 5 P.M.

Children in Action, missions class for children from 3 years -5th grade, meets on Wednesdays at 6 P.M. in the L-wing of FBC, Kentwood

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 tomorrow night
Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood

 

NEW – We are working on beginning a video ministry to the homebound members of FBC,K next month.  If you know of any one who might enjoy viewing our church services, please contact the church office or me.  We will need to know if you have equipment to show a video.

 

May God use each of us to be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee