Category: Bible Study

Tuesday

Therefore, He is always able

to save those who come to God through Him,

since He always lives to intercede for them.

~Hebrews 7:25, HCSB~

 

Dr. Earl Council is hospitalized in South Caroline and sicker than he was the last time.  Please pray for this kind gentleman and his family.

Mrs. Mildred Birch is scheduled for her transfer to the Greensburg Hospital later today.  Pray for her as she continues to recover from heart surgery.

Loretta Knight Binder

Born: June 22, 1935
Died: February 15, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2967802&fh_id=10545

Shirley Creel Little

Born: November 02, 1937
Died: February 15, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2967411&fh_id=10545

Camp Living Waters 

Thanks to all who helped provide some of the other items needed at Camp Living Waters.  I’m sure your contributions will make the coming season at CLW more successful.  I appreciate your generosity.  Monica Maddox from CLW is overwhelmed with your generosity.

Operation Christmas Child

Yesterday, I was asked to remind you of the boxes for Operation located in the hallway across from the kitchen at FBC, Kentwood.  You can choose a brown paper bag, fill it, and return it to the same area.  The bag tells you what to purchase for the shoeboxes we will be packing in the fall.  If your items do not fit in the brown paper bag, simply attach the bag to the outside of the larger bag with a string/ribbon.  Let’s get the items we will need to pack the shoeboxes to bless little children around the world with gifts and the opportunity to meet Jesus.

Baptist Press

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Friday Morning Bible Study

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Third Thursday

  • Two more days!
  • David and I are looking forward to a cabin full of people who love felloswhip, food, music, and a good devotional.
  • 6:30 P.M.
  • Need directions? Contact me.

Read the Bible in 2015

Remember to let your little light shine today.

Anna Lee

Friday

Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

 

Macy Gueldner

 http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/54dd7094cb16b47e1d620615

Mildred Birch

Just went to visit Ms Mildred, her heart rate is too high and she’s running a temp. They called the Dr and got her some medicine for her heart rate. She still hasn’t been up to walk. Praying for a better day tomorrow. Thanks so much for the continued prayers! God Bless you all (Written by Sharon Birch)

Koltyn Gafford

First big outing – the zoo!

Discharge date – soon!

Hope Center is continuing their 75% off sale of winter merchandise in preparation for putting our clothing for the spring season.

Camp Living Waters

Monica Maddox, Director of Volunteers, is thrilled and overwhelmed with your contributions for the five trailers and for your willingness to prepare a meal for a group of Campers on Mission who will be there to work March 23-27.  It not too late to call and volunteer.

We are asking that your church or group provide either lunch or supper for this group (40 – 60) Monday-Thursday. I will know for certain on Sunday, March 22 the total number.

We will provide the drinks.

Lunch is served at noon. Lunch is usually something light, such as soup, sandwiches, or hamburgers. Side items have included chips, salad, or fresh fruit.

Supper is served at 5:30. In the past supper has been jambalaya, spaghetti, pork, fried chicken and even pizza. Side dishes that compliment the main course are appreciated. We can provide the garden salad items.

Desserts are not needed as they usually bring enough on their own.

In order for a meal not to be duplicated, please let me know what you wish to provide as soon as possible. I would like to have the meal schedule completed by Feb 16h, 2015.

We also are asking for volunteers to come to the camp and help out with the breakfast meal. This would be Monday – Thursday also. I need 2 volunteers each day from 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. There is no serving line, but I would need help with clean up.
If you have any questions, please call my home. 985-345-3315.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 34-39

Valentine Banquet

  • 7 P.M. tonight at FBC, K
  • Over 100 signed up!

Ladies Bible Study

  • Meets in Heritage Room because of the banquet
  • 10:00 this morning
  • “Miriam”

Ladies Night 

  • “Love Letters”
  • Thursday, February 26th
  • 6:15 P.M.
  • FBC,K
  • For ladies between the ages of 3 and 103
  • Bring a group from your church.

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • “The Word Amoung Us” –http://odb.org/
  • Your testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 119:24~                                                   Open my eyes,                                                                                                                                               that I may see wondrous things from Your law.                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 119:18~
  • “Open My Eyes, that I Might See”                                                                                                             http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/p/openeyes.htm                                                               “Tell the Good News”                                                                                                                                    http://www.lyriczz.com/lyrics/gene-bartlett/225719-tell-the-good-news/

I hope you are filled with the love of God and others today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Call to Me, and I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.”

~Jeremiah 33:3, NKJV~

 

 

In my last post I forgot to include Mrs. Bessie Hayden.  She was taken by ambulance to Lallie Kemp Hospital because of chest pains.  Let’s pray for her as she undergoes testing there.

Mansell Stinson is looking forward to surgery next week in West Jefferson Hospital  Pray for him as he continues to wait.

I talked with Mr. Bobby Lawson‘s niece.  She said he continues to have ups and downs. Keep him in your prayers,

Pray for sister, Miss Fay Shoemaker and Mrs. Fern Brennan.  Their love and concern for each other has been steady.  Their health is not as good as it was when I first met them, but they doing the best they can.

Pray for Susan Rimes as she sees a doctor again tomorrow.

Thank God for the improvement Martha Griffith has made in two weeks.

Read the Bible in 2015

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Well-Watered Life” – odb.org
  • Blessed are those who “delight in the law of the Lord . . . .                                                       They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season.                   Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do”.                                                                                                                                                                             ~Psalm 1:2-3 NIV~
  • “Springs of Living Water” – http://www.anordinarymom.com/sunday-hymn-springs-of-living-water/

Friday Morning Bible Study – Miriam

  • Exodus 2:4-10; 15:20-21
  • Numbers 12:1-15; 20:1
  • Micah 6:4

Have a good day, but prepare for another cold night tonight.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“And this same God who takes care of me

will supply all your needs from his glorious riches,

which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 4:19 NLT, second edition)~

 

Charles F. Bond

Born: June 21, 1935
Died: February 07, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2952376&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible in 2015 – Romans 11-12

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Who’s the Boss?” – http://odb.org/
  • Sin shall not have dominion over you,                                                                                                  for you are not under law but under grace.                                                                                                                                           ~Romans 6:14~
  • “Nothing but the Blood” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Nothing_but_the_Blood/

Operation Christmas Child

“These gifts can last a lifetime- this is the lamb I received in my box when I was 6, inside the same shoebox that I'm holding. Each shoebox has a story behind it, help make one this year.” – Luis, shoebox recipient

Operation Christmas Child

“These gifts can last a lifetime- this is the lamb I received in my box when I was 6, inside the same shoebox that I’m holding. Each shoebox has a story behind it, help make one this year.” – Luis, shoebox recipient

The Greatest Journey
Will you help us “go and make disciples of all nations” as Christ commanded?
SAMARITANSPURSE.ORG

 

Ladies Bible Study 

  • Friday at 10 A.M
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC
  • “Miriam”

Coming Soon – Valentine Banquet

  • Friday, Feb. 13th
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC
  • Mike Estay cooking steak and all the trimmings
  • Sign the list or call the church office

Also Coming this Month – Ladies’ Night

  • Thursday, February 26th
  • 6:15 – Desserts
  • “Love Letters”
  • Special program participants for Roseland, Kedron, Kentwood, and New Zion
  • All ladies from 3 – 103 are invited!

This morning – Sunday School at FBC, Kentwood

  • 9:15 this morning
  • Classes for all age groups
  • Nursery provided

Have a meaningful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“Come to me,

all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.

~Matthew 11:28~

 

Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary

1. Days are filled with sorrow and care,
Hearts are lonely and drear.
Burdens are lifted at Calvary,
Jesus is very near.

CHORUS:
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary;
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near.

2. Cast your care on Jesus today,
Leave your worry and fear.
Burdens are lifted at Calvary,
Jesus is very near.

3. Troubled soul, the Savior can feel
Every heartache and tear.
Burdens are lifted at Calvary,
Jesus is very near.

http://www.lyricsmania.com/burdens_are_lifted_at_calvary_lyrics_acappella.html

Pray for Alcyon Hayden and her family.  Her sister, Karen, is having triple by-pass surgery today.  Pray for Alcyon and other family members as they wait.

Pray for those in rehab and nursing homes.

Thank God Frances Strickland had the opportunity to move into an assisted living home and make adjustments before she lost her sister who so faithfully cared for her for many years.  Say for special prayers for her as she faces the future.

Pray for the Blackwell and Turner families as they lay loved ones to rest tomorrow.

Today’s Bible Study at 10:00 in the fellowship hall – Pricilla

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 29-33

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “In Disguise” – http://odb.org/                                                                                                                (Many days my thoughts are backed up with the devotional for that day that I find after I share my thoughts.  It’s happened again!  It’s God’s hand at work!)

  • Oh, how great is Your goodness,                                                                                                       which You have laid up for those who fear You.                                                                                                                                                ~Psalm 31:19~                                                                          “We live by faith,                                                                                                                                      not by sight.                                                                                                                                                  ~2 Corinthians 5:7 ~

Pray for our all people who need to know of God’s love and provisions for eternity.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit,

for anger resides in the lap of fools.

~Ecclesiastes 7:9 NIV~

 

Martha Griffith is at home and recovering following yesterday’s dental procedure.  Keep her in your prayers in the coming days.

Mrs. Hazel Smith continues to have a fantastic attitude.  Her girls are in-and-out helping to take care of her needs.

Mr. Cush Shaw, brother of Mrs. Kathryn Kuss and Coach Shaw, is back in ICU, but still doing amazingly well for someone who is almost 92 and just a week past major surgery.

Mrs. Mildred Birch will be having some heart stents put in the first of next week.  Keep her, and her family, in your prayers.

Mike Moore of West Monroe will be going for a checkup on his eye where he had cancer.  Pray for safe travels and a good report.

Ray Blackwell passed away about midnight.  Please pray for the family.  Thanks to all who have prayed and will continue to pray for the Blackwells.

Susie Williams Reeves 

Born: September 21, 1921
Died: February 02, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2940004

William Ricky Kilcrease

Born: June 29, 1953
Died: February 01, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2940028

Ray Hulsey Roberts

Born: May 21, 1916
Died: February 01, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2939917

Nora Jane Moore (Mother of Mike Moore of Amite)
Born: August 31, 1944
Died: January 31, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2947805

Baptist Press

bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Read the Bible in 2015

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, K
  • Women of the Bible – Priscilla
    • Acts 18: 1-3, 18. 26
    • Romans 16:3-4
    • I Corinthians 16:10
    • 2 Timothy 4:10
  • Each week stands on its own, so it is never too late to join the group.

Operation Christmas Child

  1. Check the table in the hallway for February bags listing supplies for the shoeboxes we will pack later this year.
  2. Choose as many bags from the “Individuals” or “Classes” boxes as you wish.
  3. Make those purchases at stores like Dollar General and Dollar Tree.
  4. Return the filled bags or the paper bags attached to your store bag  containing the purchases to the containers next to the “shoebox” table.
  5. Thanks for all the January purchases.
  6. Let’s think of all the little ones who will be blessed and maybe receive Jesus in their hearts after receiving a shoebox.

This is a good day to “Show a Little Kindness”, “The Love of God”.

Anna Lee

Monday

     “I urge, then, first of all,

that requests, prayers, intercession

and thanksgiving be made for everyone…”

~I Timothy 2:1, NIV~ 

Jadon’s Journey

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2015/02/no-news-is-good-news.html

Martha Griffith

Please pray for Martha as she has major dental work today in Hammond.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Want to thank my mom Sheena Roubique Newman (maw-maw) who came and took care of koltyn for the weekend so Kristin Russell Gafford and I could get some rest and see the other kids and visit with friends, Koltyn had a decent weekend he had a ruff night last night cause he is coming off some meds, let’s pray for a good week of therapy! God Bless.

Blackwell Family

Continue to pray for the Blackwell family.

Bobby Lawson

Mr. Bobby is having some better days.  Continue to pray for him and his family.

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen is out of the hospital, but still in McComb until she is built up some more.  Pray for her as she adjusts to the change and her family as they check on her.

Friday Bible Study – Women of the Bible – Priscilla

Frozen Food – We made the delivery yesterday.  It is very much appreciated.

Opportunity – I had the opportunity to speak to the ladies of Tangipahoa Baptist Church yesterday.  I am thankful for ladies who want to serve God in their church, community, and world.  Keep it up ladies.  To God be all the glory!

Read the Bible in a Year 

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • “For Our Health” – http://odb.org/
  • Oh, give thanks to the Lord!                                                                           Call upon His name;                                                                                           make known His deeds among the peoples!”                                                                                           ~I Chronicles 16:8~                                                                                 
    O give thanks unto the LORD;                                                                       for he is good;                                                                                                 for his mercy endureth for ever.                                                                                         ~ 1 Chronicles 16:34~
  • “Thank You, Lord, for Saving My Soul”

      “Thank You” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxntuF5Hrt8

( I couldn’t make a decision about which great song to use, so you get both today.)

Take time to do the important things today!

Anna Lee

bobby Lawson

Thursday

So he said to me,

“This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel:

‘Not by might nor by power,

but by my Spirit,’

says the LORD Almighty.

~Zechariah 4:6 NIV~

 

Please continue to pray for the Ray Blackwell family during some difficult days.

Mrs. Hellen Morris is in Southwest.  Pray she has a better day today.

Bobby Lawson has had some good days.  Your continued prayers are appreciated.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Koltyn had a ruff night, due to the Brain Storming, Dr’s are trying different meds for him so he can get some relief and be relaxed for therapy, thanks to maw-maw(Sheena Roubique Newman) for giving us a break so we could get some sleep, Please continue to pray for Koltyn Bradley’s Journey to Recovery! Thanks everyone

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Hope Center – Contact me if you would like to schedule some time to work next week or if you want to sign up for a regular weekly spot.

Operation Christmas Child – February begins Sunday, so you can look for a new poster and a new set of paper bags listing needs for the shoeboxes.  Look on the table across the hall from the kitchen at church.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Our Source of Help” – http://odb.org/
  • “My help comes from the Lord,                                                                                     who made heaven and earth.”                                                                                                                       ~Psalm 121:2~
  • “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” 

Read the Bible in 2015

 Job 9-10 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+9-10&version=NIV

Friday Morning Bible Study

Today is a good day to “Do Something”!

Anna Lee

Friday

“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~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/54c184cfa689b4903e89892c

Andy Davidson

Mrs. Fay Raborn asked us to pray for her daughter’s sister-in-law.

Please pray for Andy Davidson who is very sick. Andy is sister-in-law
of Becky Raborn Davidson and is a patient at North Oaks. She will
appreciate your prayer support so much.

Koltyn Gafford

According to Koltyn’s dad, yesterday was not a good day for Koltyn, so let’s pray extra hard today.

Update: 1-22-15

Koltyn didn’t have a good day today, very fussy and didn’t want anybody touching him, his O2 level is a little low, and he’s getting a breathing treatment to take care of that, so please keep praying that he gets a good nights rest and has a great day tomorrow.

Devotional, Scripture and a Song

  • “When Others Won’t Forgive” – http://odb.org/
  • Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.                   But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind                                               and straining toward what is ahead,                                                                         I press on toward the goal to win the prize                                                           for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.                                                                                                                  -Philippians 3: 13-14-
  • “Wonderful Grace of Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/o/wondergj.htm

Camp Living Waters

Today, Monica picked up the items from the church that we had collected.  She was pleased and said she could use EVERYTHING to help set up the five trailers.  What she needs now is one coffee pot and two small microwaves.  If you have these items, please let me know.  Used is fine.

Tues, Bro. Ronnie gave us some very practical ideas about how we can minister and meet needs in our communities.  I’ll share a few of them here:

  • Free outdoor concerts
  • Block parties (The association has equipment that can be used.)
  • Uniform drives
  • Backyard Bible Clubs
  • Tutoring
  • Helping with transportation to appointments, church, etc.
  • Child care
  • Teaching parenting skills

Bible Study this morning – Rhoda (Acts 12: 12-17)

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 12-17

I hope you found some concerns to pray about and some helping information.  Thanks for looking up and reading this post.  May God be honored and glorified!

Anna Lee

Thursday

The LORD gives strength to his people;

the LORD blesses his people with peace.

~Psalm 29:11 (NIV)~

 

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

resting after a full day of ‪#‎toddlercrossfit‬ aka therapy (mostly with his eyes opened) and a nice bath now ready for a good nights rest and back at again tomorrow.

Mrs. Mildred Birch

“Miss” Mildred has a bulging disk in her neck.  Surgery will not be done, so please pray the injections she gets, beginning this morning, help her out.

Baptist Press:  FIRST-PERSON: The Spiritual State of the Union 

http://bpnews.net/44066/firstperson-the-spiritual-state-of-the-union

This is a letter from Camp Living Waters about the need for volunteers and meals in March.  Who is available and willing?

January 21, 2015

Monday, March 23, 2015 – Friday, March 27, 2015, Camp Living Waters will have the Campers on Missions working at the camp.  Campers on Missions (COM) is a group of folks from all over the state.  They build, repair, paint and maintain church camp facilities and Louisiana College.  COM has served by getting the facilities ready for the spring and summer camps.   The camp provides the materials and supplies for the projects.   Because they are willing to minister to us by their hard work, we are asking for our local churches to help us by covering the food expense and to bless them by your ministry.

We are asking that your church or group provide either lunch or supper for this group (40 – 60) Monday-Thursday.  I will know for certain on Sunday, March 22 the total number.

We will provide the drinks.

Lunch is served at noon. Lunch is usually something light, such as soup, sandwiches, or hamburgers.  Side items have included chips, salad, or fresh fruit.

Supper is served at 5:30.  In the past supper has been jambalaya, spaghetti, pork, fried chicken and even pizza. Side dishes that compliment the main course are appreciated.  We can provide the garden salad items.

Desserts are not needed as they usually bring enough on their own.

In order for a meal not to be duplicated, please let me know what you wish to provide as soon as possible.  I would like to have the meal schedule completed by Feb 9th, 2015.

We also are asking for volunteers to come to the camp and help out with the breakfast meal.  This would be Monday – Thursday also.  I need 2 volunteers each day from 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.  There is no serving line, but I would need help with clean up.

If you have any questions, please email me or call my home.  985-345-3315.

Thank you so much for your prayers.

In His Service,

Monica Maddox

gmoma0508@outlook.com

Facebook: Camp Living Waters

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I especially like the second paragraph.

  • Rejoice with those who rejoice,
         and weep with those who weep
                                         ~Rom. 12:15~

Ladies’ Bible Study

  • Tomorrow at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC, K
  • Rhoda – Read Acts 12: 12-17

“Young Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11 at The Cafe in Kentwood
  • Celebrating December and January birthdays

Planning Meeting for the next Ladies’ Night

  • Sunday at 3 P.M.
  • My classroom
  • Come if you are interested in helping plan our February meeting.

Operation Christmas Child

Filled paper bags are being turned in.  If you have a bag, please fill it and return to the area across from the kitchen.  If you, as an individual, do not have a bag, please get one or more, fill them, and return them as soon as possible.  We have a lot of boxes to fill to make many little hearts smile at the end of the year.

Thank-you! 

I often present needs here and you graciously respond to these needs.  For example:

  • Monica Maddox is coming from Camp Living Waters Friday to pick up the items you donated.
  • We are approaching our goal for Lottie Moon.  The “candy cane” is looking real good!
  • You donate to Hope Center and give of your time to volunteer there.
  • We filled more shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child than we have ever done before.

Thank you for the many ways you show the love of God (and others) dwells in your heart!

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 5-6

Have a great day.  May your life abound with blessings.

Anna Lee