Category: Bible Study

Friday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”

~1 Timothy 2:8, NKJV~

 

Please pray for Donald Duncan today as he has minor surgery today in Baton Rouge.

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Grace Chadwich.  She is still in ICU at Hood Memorial, but is stable and regaining strength.

 

Chronicle will be singing at Friendship Baptist Church Sunday, January 19th at 5 P.M.  You are invited to join them.  Following the service, there will be a fellowship.  A love offering will be taken for Chronicle.

Roseland Baptist Church will have a fellowship meal after the morning worship to celebrate their pastor, Byram Hunphrey’s, graduation from NOBTS.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – II Corinthians 5:17-21

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 1:1-18

  • Join in this new study today.
  • Fellowship hall at 10:00 A.M.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

I trust you know that real “happiness” today!  If not, ask someone who has it to share with you.  I believe the song gives happiness, but God give the real happiness.

Anna Lee

Monday

“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

It shall not return to Me void,

But it shall accomplish what I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

~Isaiah 55:11, NKJV~

 

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is improving.  She is now eating and walking in her room.  Her family thanks you for your continued prayers for her.

Johnny Belgard is also improving.  Physical therapy is working to teach him to dress himself.  After that, Johnny and Susan will be allowed to move into a room at Brent House at Ochsner.  Keep praying.

Johnny Santangello and his family need out prayers.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 98:1-9

If you would like a copy of the list of Scriptures we will be writing, they are available at FBC, Kentwood.  I hope you are enjoying this form of daily Bible reading.  I am.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will resume this week after a break for Christmas and New Year’s Day!

  • We’ll start with the first chapter of John.
  • 10 A.M. at FBC, Kentwood

 

Churches are setting aside time for their January Bible Study.  I trust you will make every effort to be a part of one this year.  This year, the study is on II Corinthians.

 

Pray for the teachers and students in our area as many of them return to school this week.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you;

he will never let the righteous fall.

~Psalm 55:22~

Mr. James Miller needed two more units of blood and platelets yesterday.  To help keep blood available for those like him who need it, there will be a blood drive on Sunday, January  24th.  I’ll tell you more later, but mark your calendar now.  (David and I have had the opportunity to be with Mr. James when he got blood or platelets.  The unit at the hospital was full each time.  This let me know again how important blood drives are.)

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is in North Oaks, room 3222.

Latest news on Mrs. Mary Kliesch…they will do x-rays tomorrow to decide if surgery is needed…if they see a blockage in gastro-intestinal area. We are praying surgery will not be needed. Her blood pressure is ok now. She is still not able to stand or walk. Prayers are needed…Thank you!!!                                          ~Written by Pam Kliesch~

Johnny Belgard is still at Ochsner Hospital.  His improvement is slow, but seems to be headed in the right direction.  Please continue to pray for him.

Johnny “Lil Man” Santangello and family

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Esther 6-10

Read the Bible in 2016 – If you would like to select a daily devotional and a daily Bible reading plan, please check out this page

– https://www.biblegateway.com/landing/newyear/

Scripture Writing – December 29th – James 1: 16-18

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

 

 

Opportunities

  • Blood Drive 
    • January 24th
    • FBC, Kentwood
    • Help replenish blood given to Mr. James Miller
    • Make blood available to others in our area
  • Frozen Food for Families
    • 1st Sunday of each month
    • Bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School
    • Food will be given out Sunday afternoon
  • Bible study of “John” – Chapter 1
    • Fridays at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC,K
    • January 8th
    • All ladies are invited to attend.
  • Today – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Celebrate birthdays of ladies of FBC,K
    • 11 A.M.
    • Meet in side room
  • Associational WMU
    • East Fork
    • Monday, January 18th
    • Honoring WMU ladies who passed away in 205
  • Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions
    • Gifts given Sunday will be counted today.
    • Let’s meet & exceed our goal again this year.
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – Make plans to join us at the cabin next month for our monthly gathering.  You will always be welcome.  We meet at 6:30.  Each month is unique in many ways.  Come see for yourself.

 

 

Have a wonderful day.  Enjoy some more weather more like winter,

Anna Lee

Friday

For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government

will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God,

Everlasting Father,

Prince of Peace.

~Isaiah 9:6~

Robert Ricks from Arcola is at M.D. Anderson for a checkup.  Join us in praying for a good report again this year.

Brenda Chadwick from the Friendship community has broken a leg in two places.  Pray for her as she dealing with moving around over the next couple months.  Pray her healing goes well.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have their monthly  breakfast a week early.  It will be Sunday, the 20th, at 8:00.  Your donation will go to the Methodist Children’s Home. We have been attending for a couple years.  The food and fellowship are always wonderful!  I know I speak for them when I say you are welcome to come join them.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Revelations 12-17

Scripture Writing – Luke 1:46-50

Third Thursday at the Cabin – We were blessed with another wonderful night.  Toni Havlin  came, even though she now lives in the Bogalusa area.  A friend and neighbor, Sylvia, came for the first time.  The music was outstanding!  So was the food and fellowship!  David led in a sweet, thought-provoking devotional.  It’s my favorite night of the month, every month!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Lesotho” – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

What is Christmas without Jesus? Only another day to buy, sell, and eat!  Another self-centered day on planet earth!

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Pray, Give, Send, Go!

Anna Lee

 

Opportunities 

  • This morning – Bible Study of “John” at 10:00 at FBC,K
  • Saturday and Sunday at 6 P.M. – “Majesty of Christmas”, combined choirs of FBC,K and EFBC plus an orchestra.
  • Sunday morning at 8 A.M.   – Breakfast buffet at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church to benefit the children of the Methodist Children’s Home

 

Thursday

“For God loved the world in this way:

He gave His One and Only Son,

so that everyone who believes in Him

will not perish but have eternal life.”

~John 3:16, HCSB~

 

Elaine Tolar Doucette got a fantastic lab report.  She does not have cancer.

Mrs. Tullie Dean is now at Hood Memorial for rehab.  Keep her in your prayers.

Please add Mr. James Allen to your prayer list.

Pray for all those who are or will be traveling for the holidays.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 5-6

Scripture Writing – Luke 1:26-29

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Pray, Give, Send, Go!

 

Opportunities this Week

  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – tonight at 6:30
  • Friday morning Bible study of “John” – 10 A.M. in the fellowship hall
  • Saturday and Sunday – Cantata at FBC, K at 6 P.M. w/ Reception Sunday night

 

 

 

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to others!  Jesus is the reason….

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“He sent the message to the Israelites,

proclaiming the good news

of peace through Jesus Christ–

He is Lord of all.”

~Acts 10:36, HCSB~

Macy Gueldner 

We celebrated WEEK 100 this week! Macy is on the 100th week of her 3rd phase of treatment. Tomorrow she begins week 101 with her very last doses of vincristine and dex. This is pretty “big time” for her. These are the meds (chemo and steroid) that give her bone and nerve pain. We are happy for her to be kicking these two to the curb! Now, she only has 19 more weeks left of methotrexate and mercaptopurine (6mp.)

She’s been feeling well, but those nasty mouth sores never really go away anymore. Although you wouldn’t know it unless she gives you a good look in her mouth (which is rare.) Please pray that these last doses of vinc/dex aren’t too hard on her this weekend. We’re all ready to enjoy a good holiday. Merry Christmas from Team Macy.

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Johnny Belgard’s new liver was working well at bedtime last night.  I’ve been checking my phone for an update, but nothing yet.  I’ll post one when I get one.  I’m certainly thanking God Johnny was able to have the new liver and all seemed to be going well.

Shelton Day, one of our neighbors, is hospitalized because his potassium level is too high. Please add him to your prayer list.

Ora Lee Wilson told me her grandson, Brandon, has been getting some good reports.  Let’s thank God Brandon did not really have the problems the doctors suspected at first.

Harrell Sharkey and his family learned his cancer is only in one location and can be successfully removed with surgery, which will be in January.  Thank God for another good report.

It is wonderful to be able to share all good updates this morning!

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 143-145

Scripture Writing – Matthew 2:7-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering –  After two weeks, FBC, Kentwood has reached 45% of the goal set for this year.  I can hardly wait until I can report we have surpassed our goal!

Two websites to read and enjoy:

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Special opportunities for the coming week:

  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 – Come hear and sing Christmas music this month.
  • Friday – Bible study of “John” at 10 A.M. in the FBC fellowship hall
  • Saturday and Sunday – Combined choirs of FBC,K and EFBC along with an orchestra present “Majesty of Christmas” at FBC, K at 6 P.M.

 

 

I’ll be glad to share special events at other churches if you send me the information.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.”

~2 Corinthians 9:15, HCSB~

 

I was asked to add Robert and Ora Lee Wilson’s grandson, Brandon, to the prayer list.  He is Sheila’s son.  Brandon has a lung issue and is hospitalized.

I got to visit with Kathryn Meadows last night.  She had a liver transplant, but is improving.  I’m sure she would appreciate additional prayers.

Please  continue to pray for Johnny Belgard as he works to get stronger so he can get a liver transplant.  He is in Ochsner, New Orleans.

Another Johnny to pray for is “Lit’ Man” Santangello.  He has developed some new issues.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 26-28

Scripture Writing – Matthew 1:21-25

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Pictures of global cities

 – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

 

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

 

 

Opportunities this Week

  • Tuesday – Preparing/delivering fruit baskets for the homebound.  First Baptist Church, Kentwood at 3 P.M.
  • Tuesday – Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30.  The program will feature James Rimes and possibly Sherman Cutrer.  Their music will touch your heart.
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30.  Come to the cabin to enjoy a time of food, fellowship, music, devotional, and prayer.
  • Bible Study of John – Friday at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC, K.  Call me if you have any questions.
  • Saturday and Sunday – Christmas music “The Majesty of Christmas” at FBC,K at 6 P.M.  Fellowship will follow each night.  East Fork choir members are joining for a combined choir.  An orchestra will also be involved each night.
  • I”ll be glad to add any events I forgot or an unaware of.  Let me hear from you.

 

 

Jesus is the one and only reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign:

The virgin will conceive,

have a son,

and name him Immanuel.”

~Isaiah 7:14, HCSB~

Please continue to pray for Johnny Belgard.  He has had some very difficult days lately. Pray he will be strong enough to be a candidate for a transplant.

Linda Johnson continues to have hip and walking issues.  Please pray for her.

“Miss” Bessie Hayden moved wrong, but didn’t fall.  She did have some issues with her hip and legs, but is getting better.  Say a prayer for her.

 

Bible Study of “John” will NOT meet tomorrow.  I’ll let you know when we will meet.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible  in 2015 – Revelation 7-11

Scripture Writing – Psalm 95: 1-7

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 

BECAUSE YOU GAVE

Share these exciting numbers with your church as your remind them that 100 percent of the offering supports missionaries.
Last year they reported:

1.75 million people heard a gospel witness

275,000 became new believers

14,000 new churches and 4,000 new groups were formed

21,000 leaders were trained to start new churches

444,263 nationals met in on-going Bible studies

These numbers and more are reported in the 2014 Annual Statistical Report at public.org/globalresearch

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

There will be many Christmas programs in our area schools and churches.  Do some investigating to see where you want to be in the coming days.  How would God have you to spend your holidays?  

Anna Lee

Thursday

“She will give birth to a son,

and you are to name Him Jesus,

because He will save His people from their sins.”

~Mathew 1:21, HCSB~

 

Wonderful news, Jack McCarte, “Miss” Mary Miller’s son-in-law is doing very well and was moved to a regular hospital room yesterday afternoon.  The family is very relieved and thankful.  “Miss” Mary asked me to pass her appreciation on to you.

Jadon’s Journey – 12-8-15

   (Jadon) had a great checkup today with his neurologist. He read all 4 of the words she wrote down for him. She was very impressed with him and his progress. We just love her. She was able to get a $4000 test approved for Jadon. This test will give us lots of information on how his brain functions. We are now on the 2 month waiting list for a neuropsychological test. She also had to show Jadon off to her nurses. She made him walk,talk,and put his hands above his head. She then showed them the CT scan of Jadon’s half brain. Of course they couldn’t believe it. She loves showing him off. She calls him miracle boy.

Betty Smith Sledge

Born: September 14, 1949
Died: December 09, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3518355&fh_id=10545
Kentwood Manor
It was a joy to give packages to the patients at Kentwood Manor early yesterday evening.  A group from FBC, Kentwood sang Christmas carols to guitar music as we walked up and down the halls giving out packages.  Members contributed the items we distributed.  The packages and the caroling were big hits!
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Mission Trip Resources – http://www.imb.org/go/1953.aspx#.VmlktmSDGko
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs (Solomon) 3-4
Scripture Writing – Psalm 72: 6-10
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

New Opportunity – Study the Book of John

  • Begins tomorrow morning at 10:00 at FBC,K in fellowship hall
  • When a person is first introduced to Bible reading, this is the book that is usually suggested.  That’s the book we will begin to explore tomorrow.
  • Please free to join us.  You do not have to be a member of a certain church or Sunday School group.
  • All you need is a Bible!
  • No cost!

Jesus is the reason for the season.  Be sure He doesn’t get left out!  Make Him the center of the holiday.

Anna Lee