Category: Bible Study

Friday

“[God] is able to do exceedingly abundantly

above all that we ask or think,

according to the power that works in us.”

~Ephesians 3:20, NKJV~

 

From Bill Frazier

“Please continue to remember my brother-in-law Ronnie Byrd he had 5
by-passes. He came through the surgery ok, but his heart rate remaines
extremely erratic. They are currently treating it with medication
until they determine what, if any, permanent remedies to attempt.

Also remember Jerry Byrd, my brother-in-laws younger brother, is in
critical condition at Oschner’s clinic in New Orleans, He is on a vent
& was given dialysis due to his kidney & liver failure and is also
being treated for heart related problems and a severe infection”

Betty Taylor

Betty made a wrong step and injured her knee.  She has seen doctors, had a MRI, and is scheduled to see an orthopedic surgeon in Columbia.  Please pray for Betty and Andy.

Continue to pray for all those who were mentioned lately and those you know that have needs, but who were not listed here.

VBS in some local churches

  • Next Week – Greenlaw and Osyka
  • Week after next – Amite

Sunday is Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home Day.    

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 1-6

Women’s Ministry

  • Bible Study this morning – 10:00 in Fellowship Hall
  • Plans are coming together for the next Ladies’ Night. F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely on God).  Mark you calendar for June 25th. ( Invitations for ladies night will be completed after Bible study this morning.)
  • Before Bible study, we will have a chance to unpack and examine our new kitchen tiles.  I predict some excited ladies….

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Have a wonderful Friday!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

“Bear one another’s burdens,

and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

~Galatians 6:2, NKJV~

Today, we have a lot to be thankful.

Thanks for the way you have been a part

of bearing the burdens of others.

Derry David Magee, D.V.M.

Born: July 05, 1934
Died: June 03, 2015

  • http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3185694
  • Kind, thoughtful, fun, doctoring animals, fishing, friend to many, loved, teacher, researcher, a life well-lived, Christian, a wonderful example to others. a resident of heaven, pain-free, telling stories, looking for friends and relatives, and singing in the heavenly choir, …We all have our memories and great stories.  I heard one last night.

 

Summer Mixon – Keep praying.

Update 6/8:
Summer Mixon is discharged from the hospital. She is home resting. Really never found the reason for the auto immune reaction. We are thanking Jesus for pulling our daughter through this. Donnie Stratton thank you for being there for Summer, your love and support was above and beyond. To all our friends and family who are praying for Summer and our family thank you, prayers are being answered please continue to pray for her as she still has a long way to go.

 

Bentley Williams

Bentley has been moved to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  Please continue to pray.

 

J.D. Smith‘s appointment resulted in a change of medicine.  Let’s pray he gets to feeling better soon.

 

Doug Toney – Keep praying.

Monday June 8, 2015
Doug has had a fair day. He has eaten 3 small meals today. He will have a PEG tube inserted tomorrow. He had become malnourished and his body needs to have protein and other nutrients to heal. We had a scare today during PT. He got dizzy and nearly passed out. Recovered as soon as he was back in bed. We appreciate all your calls, texts, and kindnesses.

 

More obituaries:

 

Jayden Mitchell Gilliland 

Born: June 29, 2013

Died: June 06, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3188320

David H. Dickinson

Born: December 26, 1937

Died: June 06, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3188473

Wallace J. Ford, Jr.

Born: June 11, 1934

Died: June 07, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3188287

 

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

  • “Deceptive Currents” – odb.org/
  • When they had pasture, they were filled;                                                                                       they were filled and their heart was exalted.                                                                                                                                                    ~Hosea 13:6~
  • True humility credits God for every success.
  • “To God Be the Glory”

 

Read the Bible in 2015 –

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Women’s Ministry

  • The frozen food has been delivered to a new family.  I can tell you the food was most appreciated.  Freeze some food for our next collection date.
  • The Friday morning Bible study will be on “Potiphar’s Wife”.  Feel free to join us at 10:00 in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood.
  • We have made a purchase that will benefit the church for many years.  I think you will all be pleased.  Thank-you for some new friends who gave us a great price and to the ladies who contributed to the funds.  I will be sharing Friday morning at Bible study.
  • We are still collecting for Operation Christmas Child.  Our packing day is getting closer and closer.  Check the OCC boxes in the hallway of the fellowship hall so you will know what we need.
  • The next Ladies’ Night will be F.R.O.G., Fully Rely on God.  Join us in the fellowship hall at 6:15 P.M. on Thursday, June 25th.  Bring a friend from FBC or another church.  All ladies from 3 to 103 are invited.

 

Thank-you for reading, praying, and acting on what is posted here.  Go back and read the Scripture at the top of the page.  Keep on doing what God would have us do.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

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.

1 John 3:16

Sylvest Humphrey

Sylvester continues to slowly improve, but it is going to be a long process.  He is at home with his own private nurse, his wife, Shirley.  Sylvester has lost forty pounds since he got sick.  Please continue to pray for Sylvester and Shirley.

Eleanor Morris

Eleanor looks and feels good.  The doctors have not identified a problem.  She will be seeing her regular doctor soon.  Keep praying.

J.D. Smith

J.D. is seeing his doctor today and expects he may be hospitalized for tests.  Pray for him as he sees his doctor and seeks explanations for the way he feels.

Graden Clemons

Graden is doing much better and was able to be at FBC, Amite yesterday.  Thank-you for praying for him.

Flooding in Shreveport Area

Pray for those who have had homes damaged or destroyed by the flooding of the Red River.  It was good to see pictures of Rev. Keith Rhodes chest high in the river helping people who were trapped by the water.

Read the Bible in 2015 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “On a Hill Far Away” –  http://odb.org/
  • Take now your son,                                                                                                                                 your only son Isaac,                                                                                                                                 whom you love.                                                                                                                                                          ~Genesis 22:2~
  • “At the Cross” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/At_the_Cross_Hudson/

 

Vacation Bible School at The Lord’s Church this week – “Fun Run” – 6:00 – 8:30 P.M. Monday-Friday.  www.thelordschurchkentwood.org/

 

Friday morning Bible Study will meet in the fellowship hall at 10 A.M. to study “Pothiphar’s Wife”.   Feel free to join us.  Let me know if you need a study guide.

 

I must say The Lord’s Day was special for me – Sunday School, worship, VBS commencement at FBC, K , and worship at NZBC with evangelist Calvin Crow and his musically talented family.  I rode home telling David I learned two things about the familiar Scripture passage that I never learned before.  It was a good day!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Tell them to use their money to do good.

They should be rich in good works

and should give happily to those in need,

always being ready to share with others

whatever God has given them.

By doing this they will be storing up

real treasure for themselves in heaven —

it is the only safe investment for eternity!

And they will be living a fruitful Christian life

down here as well.”

~1 Timothy 6:18-19 TLB~

 

Summer Mixon 

Update 6/1:

Summer Mixon is being transferred to Tulane tomorrow if all goes as planned. Her liver enzymes and bilirubin keep going up so they are moving her to where the liver specialist is located. Thank you to Donnie Stratton for taking care of our girl, we are so blessed to have you in our life. Thank you everyone for all the prayers, Jesus has this and we are believing that she will be healed.

Rev. Bill Ichter was the youth minister when I was a child.  Later, God sent Jennie to Brazil to teach his grandchildren for two years.  We stay connected.

Tomorrow,June 2,we celebrate 66 years of marriage. It will be a bitter sweet occasion. Joy and gratitude to God for these years;BUT sadness because my dear wife,-for sometime now has had Alzeimers, an illness that little by little takes all of the personality from the person. We are grateful to God,because if He had not given us long lives(I will be 90 this year, and she will be 85.) we would not have the problems we are having, problems that normally affect older people.

She has been a faithful and virtuous woman;admirable mother of 4 children she dedicated much of her time taking care of while I traveled all over Brazil and other parts of the world; an exemplary grandmother and great grandmother. God has been very merciful to us, because she perceives absolutely nothing. that is happening to her.,however those of us who take care of her see her precious personality disappearing little by little.I am so grateful to God for having brought Alana and Ron back after serving 31 years in Brazil exactly at this time that I need them so much.

VBS, Day 2 at FBC, Kentwood begins at 8:30 this morning.

There will be no Friday morning Bible study this week because of VBS.

Frozen Food for Families

Sunday, is our day to bring frozen food to my Sunday School room so it can be distributed later that day.  Share some by placing it in quart size freezer bags and labeling it.

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Kings 1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture,  a Quote, and a Song

  • “Feeling Insignificant?” – odb.org
  •  I will praise You,                                                                                                                                             for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.                                                                                                                                               ~Psalm 139:14~
  • ” Lord, I look out into the vastness of the heavens                                                                 and I see the grandeur of Your infinite power,                                                                           yet You look at me from heaven and see someone You know, love, and care about. Thank You that You find value in me.”
  • “This is My Father’s World” –  http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh144.sht

Invest in people today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Be humble and give more honor to others

than to yourselves.”

~Philippians 2:3b NCV~

Doug Toney

Wednesday May 20, 2015

Doug stayed awake a little more today. He sat in a cardio chair about two hours. He tries to talk,but really needs to let his vocal cords heal. He was on the vent 12 days before it was removed. He was reintubated for gall bladder surgery, but thankfully just for a few hours. He still has a very long healing time ahead. Please continue to pray for Doug….

Joe Easley

Joe is back at home.  He has great friends who help him with his needs.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Patricia Travis McKnight

Born: July 21, 1949
Died: May 20, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114971

Euell O. “Junior” Jones, Jr.

Born: June 03, 1939
Died: May 19, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114143

James “Jimmy” Eldridge Morris

Born: March 17, 1931
Died: May 19, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114983

Ann Gayle Darouse

Born: December 29, 1940
Died: May 17, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114430

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 41-42

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Bible Study will be this morning at 10:00.  We’re studying “Women of the Bible: Leah”.

Coming soon- VBS!

  • FBC, K – June 1-5, 8:30-11:30
  • New Zion Baptist Church – Third week of June in the evenings

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Let the peoples praise you, God;

let all the peoples praise you.”

~Psalm 67:5, NKJV~

https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/8

Please continue to pray for Sylvester Humphry.  He is in St. Tammany and very sick.  I know your prayers will be greatly appreciated.  As you are praying for him, thank God for his vision and dedication to the Hope Center.  Without him, Hope Center would not exist.  Pray for those who are “stepping up” to try to fill the shoes of Sylvester and Shirley while they are not able to be there.

I was blessed to see Mr. James W. Frazier and Miss Shira Easley yesterday.  They have come a long way since their surgeries.  Even though they have not been released by their doctors yet, they both are in God’s house and very thankful to be there.

Someone special to pray for today – Mrs. Hazel Smith

She tends to be rather quiet, but if you spend some time with her, you’ll soon see how important God has been and continues to be in her life.  Her faith is strong!  She is such a blessing to know.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 57-59

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song –

  • “Guard Your Focus” –  http://odb.org/
  • Looking unto Jesus,                                                                                                                                 the author and finisher of our faith.                                                                                                                                               ~Hebrews 12:2~                          

               I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.                                               So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything,                                               but only God, who makes things grow.                                                                                                                                                The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose,                                                       and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor.                                                                                For we are co-workers in God’s service;                                                                                                           you are God’s field, God’s building.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ~1 Corinthians 3:6-9 (NIV)~

Don’t forget:

  • Operation Christmas Child – Pray for the collection process and those who will be sorting, delivering, and receiving the “shoeboxes:.
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – This week at 6:30 P.M.
  • Friday Bible Study – MEETING THURSDAY THIS WEEK!
  • VBSs are fast approaching.  Pray for those who are planning and studying and those who will attend.
  • Frozen Food for Families – Put some food up each week in quart size bags.  The food is appreciated so much by those who are benefitting from it.
  • Other opportunities to learn and serve – Find your slots for service.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

” Serve the Lord with Gladness” today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Bible Study Change – Bible study at FBC, Kentwood will be Thursday at 10:00 this week.  Please pass the word.

 

“Faith is confidence in what we hope for

and assurance about what we do not see.”

~Hebrews 11:1 NIV~

 

Doug Toney

Monday May 18, 2015
Doug is getting great care here at Northshore Specialty (Covington). He has a bit of a temp and his back is hurting, so he just got something to help with that.  (Sandy)

Please continue to pray for Doug, Sandy, and the other members of the family.

Brantley Williams

Brantley’s medication was reduced for a couple of hours today allowing him to wake up briefly.  Please continue to pray for this two year old.

Read the Bible in 2015 –

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Great Healer” –  odb.org
  • I am the Lord, who heals you.                                                                                                                                              ~Exodus 15:26~
  • “The Great Physician”  –  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/990

Reminder – Toni Holland Fitzgerald will be speaking about nursing homes, home health, hospice, physical therapy, etc. at New Zion Baptist Church this morning at 10:30.  There is no charge.  Everyone is invited to attend.  A question/answer session will follow the information she gives.

Bible Study Change – Bible study at FBC, Kentwood will be Thursday at 10:00 this week.  Please pass the word.

Prepare to make a choice about this day.  Will you be helpful? an encourager? a friend? a helper? a good listener?  a friend?  an intercessor?  etc.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

“. . . the gospel is God’s power for salvation

to everyone who believes. . . .”

~Romans 1:16, NKJV~

 

 

Mr. James Frazier was in attendance in church both Sunday morning and Sunday evening.  When a person who attends church as regularly as he does misses for five weeks due to a health issue, they feel so blessed to be back in God’s house.  Thank you for praying for him.

I’ve been faithful to keep up with some of my “blessings” daily this year.  Yesterday, among other blessings of the day, I was blessed to see pictures of graduates being recognized in several area churches and baptisms in several area churches.  The blessings in the lives of others blessed me as I thought of the opportunities open to those who have completed school and the greater opportunities open to those who have accepted Christ as their personal Savior.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Exodus 25-28

Devotional, Quote/Prayer, Scripture, and Songs

  • “One Step Closer” –  http://odb.org/ (Doesn’t that tie in perfectly with my “blessings” that I just shared?  God verifies so many things in our lives, doesn’t He?  I’m blessed daily!  You are too!)
  • Dear Lord, may I, for the joy set before me, endure with patience the                hardship of the trail.                                                                                                                               When my journey is over, I will see You face to face and live with You forever.                                                                                                                                          ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Though your sins are like scarlet,                                                                                                 they shall be white as snow.”                                                                                                                                                                  ~Isaiah 1:18~
  • “Jesus Paid it All” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/p/jpaidall.htm                    

 “Heaven Came Down” – http://gospelyrics.blogspot.com/2007/09/heaven-came-down-and-glory-filled-my.html

Women’s Ministry – Opportunities for the Week

  • Operation Christmas Child – purchase some items for the “shoeboxes” we will be sending to children around the world in October.  The greatest value of the boxes is not the various items that go into the box, but the opportunities the children will have to learn about Jesus.   Make some purchases this week.  It doesn’t involve large amounts of money, just large amounts of love and and a desire to share Jesus with others.  Don’t miss this opportunity to help!
  • Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – It’s never too late to give to missions!  Never forget that people in our own country, and Canada, need to make that great decision for themselves.  That’s what this offering funds.
  • Women of the Bible: Leah.  If you didn’t get a study guide, see Lauree or me for one.  We will meet Friday morning at 10:00 in the fellowship hall.

Opportunities of the Week

  • Tuesday – Learn about nursing homes, home health, hospice, physical therapy, etc. at New Zion Baptist Church as Toni Holland Fitzgerald shares with us.  She has had so many experiences in working in these areas that she has a wealth of knowledge to share.  If you are interested, she will be sharing at 10:30 in the fellowship hall.  You do not have to be a member at NZBC to attend.
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin – David and I invite you to come to our cabin to enjoy sweet Christian fellowship, a bountiful, delicious meal, and a time of music topped off with a devotional and prayer.  We begin at 6:30.  Please ask me if you need directions.
  • Saturday – Help to honor Mrs. Kathryn Kuss as she celebrates her 90th birthday at the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.  She requests no gifts.  Everyone is invited.  I was requested to invite you because no invitations were mailed to people in Kentwood .
  • Sunday – the Lord’s Day!

Try some new opportunities and be blessed!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“You are standing side by side

one strong purpose —

to tell the Good News.”

~Philippians 1:27 TLB~

 

Macy Gueldner

Macy completed Pre-K at Franklinton Primary School.  She was able to attend school regularly except when she had treatments or was hospitalized.  It was a good year for her.  Continue to pray for this sweet, young lady.

Miss Fay Shoemaker is home and doing very well.  Her progress in two weeks following shoulder surgery is amazing.
Hopefully, Miss Shira Easley and Mr. James W. Frazier will also be enjoying some recovery time at home soon.
Please continue to pray for Joe Easley as he continues his battle.  As you pray for him, please also pray for his family and friends.
Jessie Myrl Brecheen Rushing

Born: September 26, 1913
Died: May 15, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3111265

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 3-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Motivated by Love” –  http://odb.org/
  • God is love.                                                                                                                                                      ~1 John 4:8~                                                                                                                                                       The love of Christ compels us.                                                                                                                                       ~2 Corinthians 5:14~
  • “Love is the Theme” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

Some extra opportunities next week:

  • Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church
    • 10:30 A.M. Tuesday
    • Speaker – Toni Holland Fitzgerald – sharing about services available to senior adults in our area
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin
    • 6:30 Thursday evening
    • Supper, fellowship, devotional, and gospel music
    • Contact me if you need directions.
  • Bible Study
    • Women of the Bible: Leah
    • Friday morning at 10:00
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC,K
  • 90th Birthday Party for Mrs. Kathryn Kuss
    • Saturday afternoon
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC,K

Life, even is retirement, is full of opportunities.  Make the most of the life you are given!

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

“Look out for one another’s interest,

not just your own” 

~Philippians 2:4 (TEV)~

 

Doug Toney

Wednesday May 13, 2015
Doug sat in a cardiac chair from 10:00-5:00 today. He is a bit more alert. They changed the dressing on his back. He has a wound vac there. Hopefully he will continue to improve. Thank you for the cards, snacks,etc. please continue to pray for him and our friends Jeanne Terrell and Paul Hancock.

Mike Moore (West Monroe, LA)

Lots of good news, lately. Mike went to Memphis today and met with the oncologist. This was the first time that I couldn’t go, because Mollyann had her awards program. There was no sign of any cancer and we don’t have to go back for a year!!! Praise God!

Mrs. Hellen Morris is back in Kentwood.  Keep her and her family in your prayers.

Joe Easley is still in North Oaks.  As you pray for him, please pray for his family.

There are a number of other people who need our prayers, but who are not listed here.  If you know some of them, please pray specifically for them.

Young at Heart meets at New Zion Tuesday morning at 10:30.  You do not have to be a member of NZBC to participate in the fellowship, program, and lunch.  The speaker this month is Toni Holland Fitzgerald who will be sharing her wealth of knowledge about home health, hospice, available food services, physical therapy, etc.  She will also have some “happys” to share.  Toni will answer questions we have about services available in Tangipahoa and St. Helena Parish.  If you have not attended before, this will be a good opportunity to start.  Bring a friend.

Ladies’ Night Planning Meeting –  If you would like to help plan and carry out the June Ladies’ Night, please meet in my Sunday School room at 3:00 Sunday.

Baptist Press –   bpnews.org

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 39-40

Devotion, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Listening With Love” –  odb.org
  • Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,                                                                        and he who humbles himself will be exalted.                                                                                                                                                ~Luke 18:14~
  • “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”