Category: Bible Study

Sunday

Keep my decrees and follow them.

I am the LORD,

who makes you holy.

 Jadon’s Journey

Update on Jadon’s foot. The orthopedic called yesterday and said that after reviewing his xrays that it looks like a fracture. It is not his tendon like we originally thought. We will go back to Childrens Monday to get a cast. He is not happy about it. He wants it to come off now because he says it feels better. He is such a tough little boy. He kept telling me there was a crack inside his foot. Well he was right. His brace that he wears was giving him enough support to walk and that’s why he was having so much trouble when we took it off. It also explains why it was getting worse daily. It had to be hurting him and he never complained of pain. My tough little guy! (Written by his mom)

Darby H. Carroll

Born: September 28, 1925
Died: March 18, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3013048&fh_id=10545

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

Focus on Disaster Relief – http://www.namb.net/videos-disaster-relief/

Read the Bible in 2015

 Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Opportunities Today

  • Buddy Liles Biography – http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=B.Buddy_Liles
  • Sunday Morning March 22nd, Buddy Liles will be leading a Worship Service In Southern Gospel Music at Roseland Baptist Church 12501 Time Avenue Roseland, La. Morning Worship Service begins at 11:00 A.M. For more information contact Sim Bankston- 985-748-6808. Love offering will be collect and potluck lunch will follow. (Sim Bankston)
  • P.M. at East Fork Baptist Church at 6:30

Women’s Ministry 

  • Planning meeting for Ladies’ Night at 3 P.M. in Anna Lee’s Sunday School room
  • March Birthday Party for “Young” Ladies of FBC, Kentwood
    • Tuesday at 11:00 A..M.
    • The Cafe in Kentwood
  • Friday morning Bible Study

Thom Rainer articles you may want to read – http://thomrainer.com/

Put God first on His day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Leave the children alone,

and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me,

because the kingdom of heaven

is made up of people like this.”

~Matthew 19:14, HCSB~

 

Christy Hayne’s dad has had more heart problems which were hopefully corrected with surgery.  He is better and able to be back at home as of yesterday.  Christy is thankful God has more plans for her dad here on earth.  He lives in Florida.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangelo has had some new issues and is beginning a new treatment, IV chemo, for brain inflammation and swelling and to restore vision, strength, and tolerance.

Macy Gueldner (Written by her mother)

I’ll be on my way to Baton Rouge after Cate’s soccer practice. I’m switching places with Jeremy tonight, and I’m very happy about it!

Macy is doing fine. All I know about the bacteria is that it’s a bacteria that is usually found in the intestines. I don’t think they’ve identified a specific antibiotic to use, so she’s still on a broad spectrum. They’re in no hurry to release her, so we’ll be a few more days, at least.

Thank you for all of the thoughts and prayers. We appreciate everyone’s concern, and it helps to know that we’re surrounded by so much love

Third Annual “He is Risen” March

The 3rd Annual He is Risen Walk will take place on April 4, 2015 starting at 9:00 am at Smoke House BBQ Hwy 38 east of Kentwood and will end at Greater Temple Church on Hwy 38 in Kentwood. T shirts are available for purchase. I am taking orders for Spring Creek Baptist Church. If any other churches would like to purchase shirts you can contact Margie Womack at 985-229-2623. There will be transportation to Smoke House BBQ available for anyone who wants to park at Greater Temple Church in Kentwood. If you need transportation, please arrive at Greater Temple no later than 8:45 am. We encourage all to participate to show our community that we worship s Living Savior!! If you are unable to walk, but would like to participate, please give us advance notice and we will do our best to provide transportation. If you have any questions, please contact myself, Lou Miller Guerra‎, or Michael Bracy!! Hope to see you there!!!

Two special monthly events I attended this week:

  • Young at Heart at New Zion was especially meaningful to us as two ladies who are missionary moms attended with one of them speaking.  We formed a special bond in that short time together.
  • We were also blessed by the gathering at the cabin last night.  The group of people and each word spoken/sung seemed to be “just what we needed”.  Two special observations: Our group last night included seven retired teachers.  We heard “Happy Birthday” on the harmonica, a first for most of us!

Next week – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11:00 A.M
  • The Cafe in Kentwood
  • Honors ladies of FBC who have March birthdays

The Hope Center is doing well.

  •  Thank-you for your donations of money and items.
  • If you wish to set up a time to volunteer, please let me know.

Operation Christmas Child 

  • Check the bulletin board and table across from the kitchen in the fellowship hall of FBC if you wish to give items for the shoeboxes.  All items will be stored until the fall when we will pack the shoeboxes.
  • Individuals, classes, and groups are encouraged to get involved early this year.

Women of the Bible

  • Friday mornings at 10 A.M
  • This morning, we are studying Anna.

Ladies’ Night Planning Meeting

  • Sunday at 3 P.M.
  • Planning April meeting
  • If you are interested in helping, please come.

Read the Bible in 2015

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, Quote, and a Song

  • “A Gift of Hope” – http://odb.org/
  • He shall begin to deliver Israel                                                                                                                 out of the hand of the Philistines.                                                                                                                                                  ~Judges 13:5~                                                                                                   Praise the Lord, O my soul.                                                                                                                                                 ~ Psalm 146:1~
  • “Jesus is the hope that calms life’s storms.”                                                                                                                                  ~Our Daily Bread~
  •  “It is Well with My Soul” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/i/t/i/itiswell.htm?em_x=22  

      *****If you do not know the circumstances under which this great hymn was written,                         be sure to read the explanation on this site.

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions 

http://www.namb.net/nambblog1.aspx?id=12884955218&blogid=8589939695

Be a blessing to others today.  

Anna Lee

Wednesday

I have no greater joy than to hear

that my children are walking in the truth.

~3 John 1:4~

 

Pray today for Sherry Day as she prepares to learn more about a brain tumor tomorrow.

Pray for Joe Easley.  He will have shoulder surgery now.  Pray for the family who has dealt with so many issues over the past few years.
Please pray for the many grieving families in our area.  We’ve had so many deaths since the first of the year.
Oma Bridges Zachary
Ryan Lee Cutrer

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015

 Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Dangerous Shortcuts” – http://odb.org/

  • [Jesus said,] “Man shall not live by bread alone,                                                                         but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”                                                                                                                                               ~Matthew 4:4~
  • “My Hope is Built” – http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh368.sht

Annie Armstrong Mission Offering for North America

  • Washington D. C. new church plants – http://www.namb.net/dc/map/
  • Help support new churches in this area!  They are needed to spread God’s Word in our own country.

Coming Soon:

  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – Tomorrow at 6:30 at our house
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – “Anna”
  • Planning Meeting for Ladies Night – Sunday afternoon
  • “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at the Cafe on Tuesday, March 24th @ 11 A.M. 
  • Frozen Food for Families – April 5th
  • Ladies Night at 6:15 on April 23rd

Thank-you for reading and praying each day.  Your prayers help many people.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

 Blessed is the man

who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked

or stand in the way of sinners

or sit in the seat of mockers.

~Psalm 1:1~

 

Pray for our neighbor, Sherry Day, as she sees a doctor Thursday to make plans for future treatment/surgery.  Pray for Sherry and her family as they face what God has ahead for them with faith and courage.

Pray for the Harold Stokes family of Amite as Harold has open heart surgery today.  Pray for comfort and patience during the surgery/recovery time.
Eric John Rowdon

Born: September 27, 1979
Died: March 13, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3008762&fh_id=10545

Jane Wood Hallmark

Born: November 13, 1951
Died: March 15, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3008889&fh_id=10545

Young at Heart will meet at New Zion at 10:30 this morning.  There will be speakers to talk about mission work in Africa and then a potluck lunch.
Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I’ve loved this hymn and related to its message for years, but never known of its origin.  This explains the words I have loved and needed so much at times.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

Thom M. Rainer’s

  • Homepage – http://thomrainer.com/
  • This site always contains thought-provoking articles!  You might want to begin checking it on a regular basis.

Friday Morning Bible Study – “Women of the Bible – Anna”

Live each day like it might be your last day.  That is true for all of us, no matter our age or current health situation.

“The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.”

Anna Lee

Saturday

He guides the humble in what is right

and teaches them his way.

~Psalm 25:9~

 

Julia Irene Bryant (Prescott) Forrest, 77, of Kentwood, LA., died peacefully on March 4, 2015 after a 24 year struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born April 26, 1937 in Lexie, MS., she was preceeded in death by her parents, Burlin R. and Pauline (Bond) Bryant, her brother and only sibling, Burlin “Randy” Bryant, and her loving husband, Robert Dale Forrest.

Julia was Kentwood’s Town Clerk for 42 years. Ask anyone and they will tell you that she was the backbone of City Hall. Things could not get done without her. She retired to enjoy country living with her husband, Dale. She was a member of Kentwood First Baptist Church, an avid reader, loved sewing and computers. But her greatest pleasure was the time she spent with her family and she gave her love abundantly to her grandchildren.

Survivors include her son, Richard, Jr. “Ricky” & Jill (Scioneaux) Prescott, two daughters, Raine P. Himel and Ronde P. Newman;  stepson, Craig & Pam (Cook) Forrest, and stepdaughter, Kathy Dale Forrest; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Julia’s loving and generous spirit continues to touch lives. It was her desire that, when she passed on, her body would be donated to science. There will be a  Celebration of Life for family & friends at Kentwood First Baptist Church on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 9:00-11:00a.m. with a memorial service at 11:00a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Michael Stern Parkinson’s Research Foundation, 1115 Broadway, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10010 or online at http://www.parkinsoninfo.org/donate.
Condolences may be left in Julia’s online memorial at http://www.forevermissed.com/julia-bryant-forrest/

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to St. Helena Parish Nursing Home for Julia’s care, Community Hospice and Professional Funeral Services for their support in her final days.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – not meeting today!

Annie Armstrong Missionary

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Prayer

 

Thursday Morning

 If my people,

who are called by my name,

will humble themselves and pray

and seek my face

and turn from their wicked ways,

then will I hear from heaven

and will forgive their sin

and will heal their land.

~2 Chronicles 7:14~

Cathy Russell spent a night in North Oaks for observation.  While at the hospital to visit Cathy, her mother, Nita R. Miller, fell in the hallway.  Please pray for Cathy and Nita as well as their family members checking on them.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell has been “checked out” and is doing okay.  Thank-you for your prayers for her.

Mrs. Mildred Birch made it home yesterday, but is on the road for two appointments in Baton Rouge today.

Mrs. Julia B. P. Forrest passed away.  Her service will be Saturday morning, March 14th, at FBC, Kentwood.

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

No Friday morning Bible study this week!

Time change Sunday – Set you clocks AHEAD one hour.

Operation Christmas Child – You have the opportunity to purchase items for the shoeboxes for needy children.  Check the table in the hallway across from the kitchen at FBC, K.  You can get a bag or several bags to fill and return to the same area.  New items have been added for the month of March.
Annie Armstrong Missions Offering 
Pray for the world situations and leaders in various countries.  Some leaders are elected and some are not.  Choose the ones God wants you to follow.

Thursday

Look to the LORD and his strength;

seek his face always.

~1 Chronicles 16:11~

 

Andy and Betty Taylor ask for prayer for Rickie Mapes.  He has cut his right hand and could not be stitched together.  This is his “working” hand.  Pray it can heal quickly and with no complications.  (She told me Sunday, but I forgot.)

Mansell Stinson‘s doctors have found a way to increase his circulation!  Pray that it is enough to prevent surgery.

Renee Deck Terrell is having some health issues that make walking difficult.  Pray for the best for her.

Smiley’s sister, Frances McKenzie, and her family are in need of extra prayers.

Continue to pray for Joe and Jean Easley.  She will be having surgery at 6 this morning at Tulane.  He is in rehab in Hammond.  Thankfully, they have family and friends who have stuck by them through all their difficulties.  They are lovely people who have had a very difficult time over the past few years.

Mrs. Nadine Council called yesterday.  Dr. Earl Council is continuing to improve.

Mrs. Nadine Bridges was taken to North Oaks over the weekend.  I do not have an update, but I’m sure prayers are always appreciated.

Frances Strickland has a new short-term roommate.  This is working our well for both of them.  Pray for her as she continues to make needed adjustments.

Mr. Bobby Lawson continues to have hospice care at home.  Pray for him and his family during these unpredictable days.

Rev. Tim Jones had a change of medication that seems to be helping.  Pray for him as he faces additional testing.

Pray for Mrs. Cecile Alford and her family.

Koltyn Gafford is doing pretty well.  The family is making the necessary adjustments to being at home, but have certainly found and enjoyed the advantages of being back in Amite.

Pray for one of my neighbors who is having some problems.  We can best help by praying for her.

Pray for Mrs. Hellen Morris and her family.  She’s in rehab in McComb.

Terri Easley thanks everyone for praying for her.  She will be fine soon.

Alan Douglas Graham lost his battle to cancer yesterday.  Pray for his family in the coming days.

Noma Ann Dreher Newell

Born: October 18, 1947
Died: February 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2982699&fh_id=10545

Samaritan’s Purse

  • “Samaritan’s Purse is 45 years old today! We are humbled and honored to be part of God’s work these last 4 decades. …Join us in praising God for all he has done.”
  • “Malnutrition after Rebels Attack”

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/malnutrition-after-rebel-attacks/?&utm_source=SPFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_Y000-SOCM_SocialMedia&utm_content=2-24DRCBlog

  • “Responding to the Ice Storm”

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/responding-to-ice-storm/

Women’s Life Ministries Pregnancy Center (in Amite, west of the post office)is in need of volunteers. You can choose your free hours. A great place to gain a sense of giving back to our community through helping young women throughout their pregnancy. There are many areas that your experience can be of help. Please call Mrs. Teresa Ragusa for more information at 985-747-0602 .

Hope Center (Roseland) will be transforming from selling winter clothing to summer clothing next week.  If you are an volunteer, call me to set up some extra hours to help.  If you are a customer, begin to think spring, even if it is cold outside.

February 26th is here!  Ladies’ Night (for ladies from 3 to 103) will begin at 6:15 with desserts!  Can you think of any better way to celebrate?  Program participants will include members of Kentwood, New Zion, Kedron, and Roseland.  It may be cold outside, but it will be warn in the fellowship hall and in our hearts.  Bring a friend.

Tomorrow’s Ladies’ Bible Study will be on Esther.  We will meet at 10:00 A.M. in the fellowship hall.  Our Scripture will focus of Esther 2,4,7, & 9.  Studying her courage may help us have courage for a trying situation.

Baptist Press has a number of very interesting articles waiting for you at bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Changed Perspective” – http://odb.org/                                                                                               We certainly need a change of perspective periodically.
  • Now while Paul waited for them at Athens,                                                                                     his spirit was provoked within him                                                                                                     when he saw that the city was given over to idols.                                                                                                                                                     ~Acts 17:16~
  • “Change My Heart, O Lord”

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 17-18

Thanks for “tuning in and praying” today!  May our prayers be blessed.

Anna Lee

Monday

There is no fear in love;

but perfect love casts out fear,

because fear involves punishment,

and the one who fears is not perfected in love.

~1 John 4:18, NASB~

 

Please pray for Mrs. Nadine Bridges.  She was taken to North Oaks yesterday evening.

Pray for Ms. Shira Easley.

Terri Easley is doing better.  Thanks for your prayers for her.

Debi Bales is having trouble with a knee and with vertigo.  Please pray for her.

April 4th – Annual “He is Risen” Walk in the Kentwood area.  Stay tuned for more information as time gets closer.

Women’s Ministry this Week

  • ” Ladies’ Birthday Party”
    • Tuesday at 11:00
    • The Cafe in Kentwood
    • Honors ladies with February Birthdays
    • Dutch treat
  • Ladies’ Night: Love Letters
    • Thursday at 6:15
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
    • Begins with desserts
    • Program participants from Kentwood, New Zion, Kedron, and Roseland
    • All ladies from 3 – 103 invited
  • Ladies’ Bible Study
    • Friday at 10 A.M.
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC
    • Women of the Bible: Esther
    • Esther 2,4,7, & 9
  • Operation Christmas Child
    • Check the boxes on the table in the hallway.
    • Let’s buy item all along this year.
    • We want to bless many children with small gift and the opportunity to meet Jesus.
  • Mission Offerings
    • The Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions is ending.  I’ll get a total from the church later today.
    • The Annie Armstrong Offering for North America begins next Sunday.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Genesis 28-31

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Unseen World” – http://odb.org/
  • The Angel of the Lord [was] standing in the way.                                                                                                                                            ~Numbers 22:23~
  • “In His Hands, He’s Got the Whole World” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck6cCyvo5vo

Thanks so much for reading and praying.  You make a difference in so many situations.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“They should be rich in good works

and generous to those in need,

always being ready to share with others.

By doing this they will be storing up their treasure

as a good foundation for the future s

o that they may experience true life.”

~1 Timothy 6:18b-19 NLT~

 

Terri Easley is home now.  She has stitches both inside and outside her mouth.  Thanks for your prayers for her and her family.

Mrs. Bessie Hayden is having a number of cardiac tests done.  Pray for smooth testing and results that lead to something that can be done to help her.

Mrs. Hazel Smith continues to stay in, but does enjoy little visits from her friends.  She’s in good spirits and has a wonderful outlook.

Dr. Earl Council is home and doing much better.  He will soon have his strength back and be “no worse for wear”.  Thank-you for praying for him.

Women’s Ministry Activities Next Week

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • 11:00 A.M. Tuesday
    • The Cafe
    • Honors ladies with birthdays in February
  • Ladies’ Night (for ladies from 3 to 103)
    • “Love Letters”
    • Thursday, February 26th
    • We begin with desserts at 6:15
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
    • No tickets needed; Just come
  • Bible Study
    • Fridays in the Fellowship Hall
    • 10:00 A.M.
    • “Esther” on 2-27-15
  •  Coming Soon – Frozen Food Day (March 1)
    • Bring about 2 cups of food already frozen in quart-size freezer bags
      • Gumbo
      • Roast, rice, and gravy
      • Etc.
    • Bring fresh or fresh frozen fruits and vegetables
      • Cannot be processed commercially
      • Cannot contain ingredients which are processed commercially
      • Deliveries will be made Sunday afternoon

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Approaching God” – http://odb.org/
  • Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;                                                                                                the whole earth is full of His glory!                                                                                                                                                     ~Isaiah 6:3~
  • “Holy, Holy, Holy” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/o/holyholy.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

I can hardly wait to see what has God’s got planned this weekend?

Anna Lee

Thursday

My name will be great among the nations,

from the rising to the setting of the sun.

In every place incense

and pure offerings will be brought to my name,

because my name will be great among the nations,”

says the LORD Almighty.  

~Malachi 1:11~

 

Koltyn Gafforrd is coming home to Amite today.  There are plans to quietly line the streets where they will travel later today.  I know you will pray for the family as they care for him at home and for those who will be working with him.

Pray for Mansell Stinson who is hospitalized in St. Tammany where they are trying to increase his blood circulation.

Mrs. Mildred Birch is doing much better now that she is back in St. Helena Parish.

We seem to have a number of deaths/obituaries again today.  Pray for each family.

Read the Bible in 2015

Third Thursday Meeting at the Cabin

  • Tonight!
  • 6:30 P.M.
  • Contact me if you need directions

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Deborah
  • 10:00 Friday
  • Everyone is welcome.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Whose Will?” – http://odb.org/
  • “O My Father,                                                                                                                                                   if it is possible,                                                                                                                                                 let this cup pass from Me;                                                                                                       nevertheless, not as I will,                                                                                                                         but as You will.”                                                                                                                                                                ~Matthew 26:39~
  • “Have Thy Own Way, Lord” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/t/hthineow.htm

“Do Something” with eternal value today!

Anna Lee