Category: Bible Study

Wednesday

The generous will prosper;

those who refresh others

will themselves be refreshed.

~Proverbs 11:25~

 

Please continue to pray for Johnny Belgard of Chesbrough.  Johnny has ups and downs, like most people who are hospitalized.  He is in Ochsner in New Orleans.

Jack McCarte, son-in-law of Mrs. Mary Miller, was found to have heart problems that required surgery, not simply some stents.  Surgery went well this afternoon, but shortly after that he had a seizure.  Please pray that will some rest and medication, he will be doing better soon.  Jack is in Jackson, MS.

Mr. James Miller had more blood given to him today and is feeling much better.  Keep him and “Miss” Mary in your prayers.

 

Brett Michael Ware

Born: August 21, 1969
Died: December 04, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3515394&fh_id=10545

 

 

Operation Christmas Child

 Pray for the shoeboxes as they are prepared for delivery and make their journey to boys and girls.

  • For the Gospel of Jesus Christ to be boldly proclaimed as we distribute these boxes in remote corners of the earth.
  • For God to bring many into His Kingdom through these simple gifts.
  • For God’s favor and protection on local church volunteers as they organize distributions in more than 100 countries.
  • For shoeboxes to arrive safely and quickly at their intended destinations.

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions – Service Opportunities

Apprentice and Career Missionaries

http://www.imb.org/go/serving.aspx#Apprentice/Career

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 140-142

Scripture Writing – December 9th – Psalms 72: 8-14

 

Kentwood Manor – This evening, we will deliver packages to the nursing home patients and sing Christmas carols to them.  Call the church office (229-8111) for details.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M.
  • Beginning to study the book of “John”
  • Join us this week.  I think you will enjoy the study.
  • God will bless your efforts.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Monday

“The King will reply,

‘I tell you the truth,

whatever you did

for one of the least of these

brothers of mine,

you did for me.’

~Matthew 25:40~

During the holiday season, most of us will be doing special things for others.  Doing and giving is wonderful and one of the lessons that God wants us to learn early and do for many years.  I’m thankful when I hear of all those who are being blessed by our gifts of food, time, transportation, etc.  I hope this will continue all year long for all of us.

 

Mr. James Miller will be going to his doctor today for an update.  Pray for Mr. James and “Miss” Mary as they travel today and as they hear the report.  As you pray for them, don’t forget to pray for her son-in-law who is having a heart procedure this morning in Jackson.

Arie Annabelle Beulah Varnado Jennings of the East Fork community in Kentwood, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence on December 5, 2015.

She was born November 30, 1928 in Kentwood, LA. She was the daughter of John W. and Alma Dykes Varnado.

She was retired from the State of Louisiana where she worked for 38 1/2 years at the I-55 weigh station. She was a member of East Fork Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wallace Preston Jennings Sr.; two brothers and four sisters.

Survived by her children Mildred and Elder Douglas Graham, John and Shelia Jennings, Wallace Jr. and Veronica Jennings, Elsie and Tim Sharkey, and special friend Sam Agnello, grandchildren Harry and Darlene, Darrin and Bridget, Preston Sr. and Pam Graham, Joseph and Yolanda, and Christopher Jennings, Natalie and Dan’l Sr. Johnson, Sarah and John Campbell, Michael and Jaime Jennings, Laura and Maverick Guidry, Danny and Kylie Sharkey, Jessica and Daniel Venable, Taylor and Haileigh Sharkey, and step-grandchildren Tommy and Scott Thornhill, Billy and Sarah, Alan and Summer and Christopher Reeves; great- grandchildren Rebekah and Chris Burkes, Esther and Nathan Davis, Aaron Graham, Caleb and Kelsie, Jesse and Shelby Graham, Brittany Graham and Cody Coniglio, Precious and Presley and Preston Jr. Graham, Tyler and Corbin Jennings, Dan’l Jr, Skye, Charlotte, Summer, and Duke Johnson, Lucy Jennings, Rilee and Allee Sharkey, Lakelynn, Preston, Annabelle, and Peyton Venable; step-great-grandchildren Cody and Ava Thornhill, Brittany, Bailey, Alana, and LeeAnn Reeves, Kayla and Trent Seabrook, Abbie Jones; great-great-grandchildren, Elijah, Peyton, and Chase Graham, and was anticipating the arrival of great granddaughter, Jade, and a great- great –granddaughter, Aubrey Kate. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Harry Graham, Jr., Darrin Graham, Preston Graham, Joseph Jennings, Christopher Jennings, Michael Jennings and Danny Sharkey. Honorary pallbearers will be Preston Graham, Jr., Dan’l Johnson, Duke Johnson, Tyler Jennings, Corbin Jennings, Caleb Graham, Jesse Graham, Aaron Graham, Rilee Sharkey, Preston Venable and Peyton Venable.

Visitation is Monday at East Fork Baptist Church on 17280 Hwy. 1054 from 5PM until 9PM and continues Tuesday from 10AM until services at 11AM with Elder Douglas Graham, Elder Doyle Ball, Dr. Danny Smith and Bro. Gibbie McMillan Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS.

Share condolences at catchingsfuneralhome.com

Joey Feek

Joey’s faith is glowing!  Read why she said she would go through this cancer ordeal again.

http://www.godvine.com/read/she-s-fighting-for-her-life-and-says-it-s-all-worth-it-because-of-this–1140.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fbpage&utm_campaign=gvupdate

 

All the area churches are having holiday programs, caroling, meals, and other activities.  I hope you will spend as much and more time in celebrating the birth of Jesus and doing for others as you do shopping for gift for people who already have more than they need.

 

Read the Bible in 2015

Scripture Writing

 

Food for Families 

David and I made the food delivery yesterday afternoon.  Once again, the food was greatly appreciated.  Thanks to the ladies who contributed frozen food this month.

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Beginning the book of John with the introduction to the book
  • Please feel free to join us at 10 A.M.

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 8

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Show your Christian Christmas spirit today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and comes down from the Father of lights,

whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

~James 1:17, NKJV~

 

Mr. James and “Miss” Mary Miller need your continued prayers.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Revelation 1-6

Scripture Writing for December 4th – Isaiah 11: 6-10

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote. and a Song

 

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Week of Prayer –  Day 6

 

Reminder

  • Cook and freeze some frozen food for a family that is very appreciative to the support.
  • Bring food to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School this week.

 

 

I know and serve God who takes care of me daily and will continue to do so.  I have no doubt about that.  I hope you can say the same  thing.  If not, fine someone who can help you find God and lead you to trusting Him.  Then.  you will be able to sing, “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” and feel confident you do and He will.

Anna Lee

Thursday

But be sure to fear the LORD

and serve him faithfully with all your heart;

consider what great things he has done for you.

1 Samuel 12:24

 

Please pray for Michael Allen who was injured in an accident last weekend.  He was in ICU at North Oaks yesterday.

Harrell Sharkey is undergoing additional testing after learning he has cancer.  Please pray for the entire family.

Keith Womack is still in pain because of the kidney stone he has.  Please pray he can  endure until he can have surgery.

Elaine Tolar Doucette’s surgery went well yesterday.  Now, pray as the family waits seven to ten days for the lab report.

Pray for Andy Taylor as he has foot surgery Friday in Jackson.

Pray for Lisa W. Carruth as she faces surgery to fight infection.

Kenny Ray Gill continues to do well following his double knee replacement last week.

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 1:1-5

Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 1-2 

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“When Not to Rejoice” – http://odb.org/2015/12/03/when-not-to-rejoice/

Do not gloat when your enemy falls.                                                                                                                                         ~Proverbs 24:17~

“Blessed Be the Tie that Binds”

Lyrics – http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/b/b/t/bbtttb.htm

History – http://www.lectionary.org/HymnStories/Blest%20Be%20the%20Tie%20That%20Binds.htm

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6lzTJfWdmk

 

Week of Prayer for International Missions – Day 5

 

Let’s reach out to those in our area who are nonbelievers just as our IMB missionaries reach out to those who are nonbelievers internationally.

Anna Lee 

 

 

Announcements

  • Friday morning Bible Study – TODAY at 10:00.
  • Frozen Food for Families – Sunday

Wednesday

You, O LORD, reign forever;

your throne endures from generation to generation.

~Lamentations 5:19~

 

Mr. James Miller has felt well enough to make the trips to Covington this w eek for treatment.  Pray for Mr. James’ illness and treatment.

Elaine Tolar Doucette will have surgery at North Oaks today.  Pray for her family, especially her parents, as they wait during this time.

 

 

Paul Wesley Varnado
Born: September 04, 1945
Died: November 17, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3508819&fh_id=10545

Gwyndolyn Alford Topham

Born: August 20, 1942
Died: November 30, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3508800http://

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions – Day 4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 137-139

Scripture Writing in 2015 – Isaiah 9:6-7

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Reminders

  • The Friday Morning Bible study will be Thursday this week at 11 A.M.
  • Senior Adults of FBC, Kentwood:  Christmas Lunch at 11 A.M. today
  • Frozen Food for Families – Sunday

 

 

Please remember to pray for all the families who are grieving during the holiday season.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants.

Then all your other needs will be met as well.”

~Matthew 6:33 NCV~

 

 

Please pray for Lisa W. Carruth.  She is having another surgery today at Woman’s Hospital. Pray for her family as they continue to stick with her through this difficult time.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher enjoyed her Thanksgiving visitors, but has had some difficulties since then.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

 

 

A member of the family contacted me last night.  As of this time,  I have no additional information.

It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that our son, husband, brother, and brother-in-law, Dr. Reggie Sanders, passed away on Saturday night at 11:11 pm at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. Services are pending. Reggie was a rock for us, his patients, his medical practice, his church family, and his many NOLA social club friends. We will miss his wit, his wisdom, and his unconditional love.

This is for those of you who know/knew the Osborn family of Roseland.

Jennifer Elaine Mauterer Lett

Born: July 19, 1966
Died: November 27, 2015

         http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3393397

 

Helen Louise Roberts
Born: August 04, 1931
Died: November 29, 2015
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3409951

 

 

Press – bpnews.net

Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Day 3: Trading Karma for Compassion in South Asia

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13787#.Vl0VUGSrTx4

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Nehemiah 1-4

December Scripture Writing Plan

I told you yesterday, I was going to start this today.  I hope you have a notebook or journal so you can do this with me.  The plan is to copy some verses (about half a page) each day. Then, if you choose, you can write your own thoughts about the verses.  It’s optional to write your thoughts.

December 1 – Isaiah 7: 14-17

If you want to print your own list, go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_FwK3u-_PH1SGVBQnRxSnBpZkE/view

 

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

We will meet THURSDAY morning this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

You are to give him the name Jesus.                                                                         ~Matthew 1:21~

 

 

Don’t forget your  Frozen Food for Families Sunday.

 

 

Thank-you for going to this site, reading, and praying each day!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

For everything God created is good,

and nothing is to be rejected….

~1 Timothy 4:4~

 

New baby: Rivers Wilkinson…7 lb. 11 oz…22 in. ..Born Sunday

Parents: Jacob and Hannah Shockley Wilkinson

Big brother: Brooks

Dan Turner

As you have already read, my spasticity affects my left leg and left hand. I’ve noticed that the improvement is more noticeable in my left leg than in my left hand. There’s a reason for this and it’s because of simple physics. The specific gravity of Baclofen is greater than the specific gravity of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This causes intrathecal Baclofen to “settle” in the lower CSF space, rather than it being evenly distributed throughout all of the CSF that surrounds my spinal cord. Because of this “settling”, intrathecal Baclofen works better for the lower extremities than it does for the upper extremities. This doesn’t mean that Baclofen does not help relax muscle spasticity in upper extremities; the benefits are just more noticeable in the lower extremities. I developed this little specific gravity theory during my research prior to the surgical implantation of my intrathecal Baclofen pump and knew this was a possibility. Now, I can tell you it is for real—my leg is winning the “less spasticity” race. I think it’s cool how we can’t escape physics, although, it would be nice if I could escape it this time.

Frances Gay received a wonderful health report yesterday!  I’m so glad she called with the results before she left Hammond.  God is good!

Mr. James Miller went to St. Tammany again and began the treatment that was scheduled for December 4th.  Keep him high on your list.

Operation Christmas Child report from Mary Alice Fox (Gastonia, N.C.)

Greetings from NC.  Hope you are doing well and are looking forward to a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I have followed with interest your Operation Christmas Child activities and thought you would like to hear what we are doing here.
Our church serves as a relay station for churches in 3 counties.  Frank and I have worked there during collection week since we retired – he longer than I since he retired earlier.  When I walked in Monday I was amazed at the number of boxes – never seen that many there that early.  It seems that when they were setting up the building Sunday they received almost 800 boxes and they weren’t even open for collection.  Across the course of Monday – our first day – we packed 1416 shoeboxes into cartons to be shipped to Charlotte.  That was a record number.  So I thought Tuesdaywould be slow.  Not so.  1463 boxes came in that day.  We stayed busy all day – so much for a slow day.  I didn’t work again until today which is the final day.  Don’t have a count but for the first time ever we had to have a 5th cargo trailer to carry all the boxes.  We average 25,000 boxes when you include those that were boxed when they came to us from other relay stations.  We are certain that we did better this year so there was much excitement at the end of the day.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Mary Alice
Read the Bible in 2015: Ezra 6-10
Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Today at 11:00  – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe in Kentwood

There will be NO Bible Study this week due to the holiday.

Some churches are not having prayer meeting Wednesday.  Check with your local church.

We will be collecting stamps to affix to Christmas cards donated by Miss Fay Shoemaker which are being sent to prisoners at the parish jail.  This will enable them to write to family members this Christmas season.  The deadline is Sunday, November 29th.

 

 

Today’s devotional will be different.

Joey and Rory – http://thislifeilive.com/enough/ (written about a month ago)

Think on that word “Enough”.  To say it means so much.  It means “Peace”!

“It is Well with My Soul” can only come with God’s peace.

http://tasteofcountry.com/joey-feek-it-is-well-with-my-soul/ (Watch the video.)

Now, is a good time to make your list of what you are thankful for this year.  I doubt new cars, houses, boat, jobs, etc. will be on your list after you read and watch these links.

Song of the Day – “When Peace Like a River” 

 

Thankfulness: Day 24 – Peace in my soul

 

I trust you can also say you have that peace.  If not, seek a person who can help you reach that point.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

Give thanks in all circumstances,

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

~1 Thessalonians 5:18~

 

Mrs. Frieda Jones got some lab reports back.  They are good.  There is one more lab report, but it will be about two weeks in the process.  Please pray for Frieda as she heals.

Barbara Forshag has shingles despite having had the shot.  Pray the shot at least lessons the pain and duration somewhat.

Barbara Hurchinson is doing very well now.  Thanks for praying for her.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 17-18

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Women’s Ministry

  • The will be NO BIBLE STUDY the day after Thanksgiving.  We will complete our study of Women of the Bible the following week with a study of the “Widow with Two Coins”.  You may want to read Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4.  I also have a study guide if you want one.  Just ask.
  • Tuesday, before Thanksgiving, we will have the monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.
  • We will be collecting stamps for Christmas cards for parish prisoners until Sunday, November 29th.

 

 

The Community Thanksgiving service will be at FBC, Kentwood Sunday evening.

 

FBC, Kentwood is collecting items for the residents for Kentwood Manor.  Contact the church office, 229-8111, to learn what is still needed.

 

Thankfulness: Day 21 – Today, I’m thankful for the IMB, International Mission Board for providing for missionaries who tell unreached people about Jesus all around the world.  Beginning November 29th, we will celebrate the annual Lottie Moon Week of Pray for International Missions.  Lottie was a missionary to China and helped raise awareness in churches here so more funds would be given to support more missionaries.  She was very effective in doing so.

 

Have a blessed Saturday.  

Be a blessing to someone today.

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Now we who are strong

have an obligation to bear the weaknesses

of those without strength,

and not to ours selves.”  

~Romans 15:1, HCSB~

 

Thankfully, Jane Wickham is better and home again.  Pray that she will now be free of infection.

Jill Brister continues to do well following her neck surgery.  Pray she will endure the neck brace well for the remainder of the treatment time.

Keith Womack will be going to Shreveport for kidney stone surgery Monday.  Pray for relief from pain and no complications from surgery.

Mrs. Anne Hurst was in prayer meeting Wednesday.  It was so good to see her again.  She is thankful for her hospital stay because she feels so much better now.

Mr. James Miller is so much stronger than he was a week ago.  Pray for him as he begin treatment December 4th at St. Tammany.

 

 

Jerry Keith Porter

Born: October 17, 1955
Died: November 18, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3385397&fh_id=10545

Third Thursday at the cabin was great last night.  We had a large crowd and musicians/singers from five different churches as well as Bro. Gibby to share some comments with us.  Third Thursday is my favorite day/night of the month!  Thanks to everyone who attends and makes it all so special..

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Zechariah 8-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Bible study this morning at 10:00  (We will begin a study of the book of John in a few weeks.)
  • Books of stamps are needed so we can stamp some Christmas cards for parish prisoners.  Deadline: Sunday, November 29th
  • We have achieved out Georgia Barnett Offering goal for 2015.  It will soon be time to begin the drive for funds for international missions.

 

Monthly Breakfast at Pine Ridge

Sunday morning at 8:00 the members of Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast buffet.  Donations this month will go to a lady who has had a lengthy health issue.  You are invited to join them on the fourth Sunday each month.  A different person/cause is the beneficiary each month.

 

Devotional, Scripture, Quotes, and a Song

 

Thankfulness: Day 20

Expectations are wonderful.  Sometimes we live to meet our own expectations and sometimes for those of others.  Many have an expectation of Jesus’ return “One Day”.  I’m thankful to be in that number looking forward to that day and trying to make sure others have the same thing to look forward to.

I hope and trust you have a similar expectation.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“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~

Yesterday, when I offered to do something for Jane Wickham, she only asked for prayers.  So many people need to know the power of prayer and then use it.

Jane Wickham is at North Oaks.  Her request is for prayer.

Freida Jones went home yesterday afternoon.  Keep her in your prayers as she heals.  The  surgery went well.  Now, pray for the healing process.

Kendall Ott is doing well.  He was also able to come home yesterday.  He will get good care at home.  Pray for his healing.

Jesse Dean has had some difficult days following his neck surgery.  Pray for him as he sees this doctor today.

Mrs. Anne Hurst was able to be at prayer meeting.  She is thankful for the progress she has made.  Keep her on your prayer list.

Both Kenneth Birch and Kenny Ray Gill had surgery Tuesday at Our Lady of the Lake.  Pray for the recovery process and for long-term healing.

Boyd Hatchel’s new position – http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=111f752deefc7515c101c86fb&id=a10964f3b9

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ecclesiastes 9-10

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Tonight at 6:30

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday Morning Bible Study begins at 10:00.
  • Books of stamps are needed for the Christmas cards for prisoners.  Please get your stamps to me by Sunday, November 29th
  • Next Associational WMU meeting will be in January at East Fork Baptist Church.  It will be our annual meeting to honor WMU ladies who have passed away during 2015.
  • “Young Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

 

Thankfulness: Day 19

Today, I’m thankful for all the ways others have shown love to me throughout my life – family, school teacher, church members, school mates, co-workers, etc., the all their love together does not come near to the love God has for me.  That doesn’t excuse us from expressing our love through works or actions though.  Lord, help me to do a better job of showing my love for others by my words and my actions.

Anna Lee