Thankfully, despite the ice and snow, we have electricity. I hope if you have the same conditions you have the privilege of staying home today. The ladies Bible study will not meet this morning.
Category: Bible Study
Thursday
“In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,
for You will answer me.”
~Psalm 85:7~
Wanda Smith
Wanda’s foot surgery went well. Pray for her on her first full day after surgery.
Mrs. Velma Kliesch (Paula Splane’s mother)
Paula’s mother is in ICU at North Oaks. Please pray for her.
Savana Allen
This young daughter of David and Fannie has been hospitalized to undergo testing. Pray for her and her family as they endure the testing phase.
Jadon’s Story
Jadon and his mother are home from Detroit despite a flight delay. Thank God for their safe flight despite cold temperatures and ice.
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Load Line”
Moral Stories – Poems – “If a Dog was your Teacher”
http://academictips.org/blogs/if-a-dog-was-your-teacher/
Hymn of the Day – “Leave it There” (If the World from You Withhold”)
http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/e/leaveitt.htm
Reminders
- Bible Study @ 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC; You are invited to attend with us. Bring a sandwich tomorrow to eat with the group after the study.
- Angola Inmate Health Kits are due at the office or main entrance of FBC Sunday morning. Thanks to all who have filled a bag(s).
- Household linens (towels, sheets, comforters, etc.) are being collected for Restore. You can drop them off at the office or main entrance of FBC, K. Thanks to all who have contributed to our Restore collections.
While Bro. Michael and Brandy were at church last night, their house was burglarized. Pray for them and for the person(s) who did this. Thank God they are safe.
Anna Lee
Friday
“For the LORD hears the poor.”
~Psalm 69:33a~
Jessica McElveen Garner
According to a post from East Fork Baptist Church, Jessica passed away this morning at 4:45. Please be in prayer for her family. They will need lots of encouragement in the coming days.
Macy Gueldner
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner
Cindy Juban
Today is the day Andy Taylor’s sister sees a surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio about her brain tumor. Pray he can remove the tumor and her vision will return.
Jadon’s Story
Pray for Jadon and his mom as they travel to Detroit for a check-up. Pray for Jadon and Jacob who do not want to be separated by another trip to the doctor.
http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/
Previous requests
There are many on our prayer list from the last week or two. Take a few minutes to reread and to add more prayers as needed. Thanks!
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Heavenly Prospective”
Be sure to pay special attention to the first quote on the next website.
Quotes – Motivational Quotes
http://academictips.org/blogs/motivational-quotes/
Hymn of the Day – “Blessed Assurance”
http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/l/e/blesseda.htm
As you read, hum, or sing this song, think of the lady who wrote this great hymn. If she could feel like she did, surely we could celebrate each day’s beauty knowing that we will also have the opportunity to see God’s face one day! I’m sure we will have a glorious celebration with lots of singing in heaven.
Baptist Press
Ladies’ Bible Study
10:00 this morning
FBC, Kentwood
Heritage Room
Dick Van Dyke #3
I learned yesterday that Curt Martin’s mom passed away on December 30th. There was a memorial service for her on Wednesday of last week. Pray for her family as they deal with her loss.
WMU Associational Meeting
Monday at Spring Creek
10:00 A.M.
Bring your favorite “dish”.
I’m thankful for another night with lots of people and a sweet spirit in the cabin.
Anna Lee
Monday
“God will bless us,
and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.
~Psalm 67:7~
Chris Primes
Pray for Chris, his family, and the medical staff as he has surgery today. Pray he will be a healthier, pain-free young man when this process is completed.
Mrs. Katie Blades
“Miss” Katie is hospitalized in Greensburg. Please add her to your prayer list.
January Bible Study of Exodus
The January Bible Study at New Zion Baptist Church was taught by Matther Belser. He did an excellent job of leading the large group through an introduction and the first chapters of Exodus. The study will continue Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 at New Zion. It’s not too late to join the group.
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Much More than Survival”
Touching Stories – “A Box of Kisses”
http://academictips.org/blogs/a-box-of-kisses/
Hymn of the Day – “To the Work”
http://academictips.org/blogs/a-box-of-kisses/
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
For those of you interested in becoming international missionaries, those who know someone considering international missions, or for those simply interested in missions in general, you may learn a lot of useful missionary information by using this page.
Health Kits for Angola Prisoners
There is a current mission project to provide health kits to 6.200 inmates. The completed kits will be due at First Baptist Church on the morning of the 26th. I hope you will consider packing one of more kits. Each kit is estimated to cost only $5.00.
Linens for Restore
Good, clean linens are being collected for donation to Restore in Amite. You can leave your donations at the office or main entrance of FBC, Kentwood.
Third Thursday
This is the week of our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin. We meet at 6:30 and welcome you to join us. It is a time of food, fellowship, music, inspiring thoughts, and prayer.
How are you going to use this day to increase your Biblical knowledge and understanding? How are you going to use this day to use your Christian influence? How are you going to use this day to meet a need?
Have a great day!
Anna Lee
Sunday
I think this Scripture gives The Prayer Link and all of us a purpose.
“Pray at all times in the Spirit
with every prayer and request,
and stay alert in this
with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.”
~Ephesians 6:18, HCSB~
Chris Primes
Chris Primes of Amite is preparing for a leg amputation because numerous surgeries have not helped. Pray he continues to have peace about this surgery. Pray all of his family will have the same peace. Pray for Chris as he goes through surgery and rehab.
Wayne Simpson
Wayne is at North Oaks and has been there for 13 days. Pray for a complete recovery for him.
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread
Motivational Stories – “How the Poor Live”
http://academictips.org/blogs/how-the-poor-live/
Hymn of the Day – “Count Your Blessings”
http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/o/countyou.htm
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Frequently Asked Questions”
http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/abouttheoffering.asp?PageNavID=109&faq=active#tabs
Now, I want to answer a question for you. The question is “Is it too late to give to the LMCO?”
No, it it never too late to give money for international missions. Mark your offering envelope “LMCO”. We have already surpassed our goal, but we can always give more.
Today, we can also say some prayers for those who are involved in Human Trafficking – those who are being used and those helping others get away from this problem.
Tonight through Wednesday night Rev. Gibby MdMillan will be leading the January Bible Study at New Zion Baptist Church. They begin at 6:30 each night. You are invited to join them.
Have an especially blessed Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee
Thursday
“God has listened;
He has paid attention to the sound of my prayer.”
~Psalm 66:19~
Wendell Miller of Hillsdale
Please add Wendell Miller, brother of J.C. Miller, to your prayer list. Wendell had a heart attack Christmas. Tests indicate he has blockages where he already has had by-passes. A decision has been made to not do additional surgery now, but to treat him with medication.
Mr. Edward Garner
Please continue to pray for Mr. Edward Garner. He has developed some complications.
Gaylon Cutrer
Gaylon is doing better than he was at the first of the week. Keep him in your prayers.
Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher
Please continue to pray for Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher as she awaits an appointment on the 30th. At that time, she hopes to schedule surgery to improve her mobility.
Macy Gueldner
As I was typing a post to let very one know how well Macy has been, she decided we needed a little excitement. So here we are, taking a trip to Baton Rouge in the middle of the night to get a new needle for Macy’s port. Apparently she learned how to unbutton and unzip her pajamas to play with “Buddy”… her port line… and she pulled Buddy out of her port, but not out of her chest. This has accidentally happened before, but we’ve always been across the parking lot from the hospital. I guess Macy wanted a 3 hour round trip ticket to BR tonight, with her Daddy providing the entertainment for the ride (he had a few wisdom teeth pulled today, and he’s a little but silly 🙂
All will be well in a little bit, when she gets reaccessed… and when I can finally get to bed.
Margie Morgon
Please add Margie Morgon from Texas to prayer list
Thanks
Bill (Frazier)
Cold weather
Many people are now out in the cold fixing broken pipes. Pray they will not get too wet and cold and become sick. Pray for safety as people use various forms of heat, often in unsafe ways, to try to stay warm.
WIlton C. Baham
(April 1, 1921 – January 7, 2014)
Wilton C. Baham passed away on January 7, 2014. He was 92 years of age and resided in Terrytown, LA and was a native of Amite, LA. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Dillon Baham and father of Marilyn Baham Naquin and father-in-law of the late Curtis Naquin. Grandfather of Tina Naquin and Julie Naquin Gotangco (Cris, Jr.). Great Grandfather of Tyler Kahl and Adam and Kellie Gotangco. Son of the late Morris and Estelle Baham. He was retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad Company and the First Baptist Church of Algiers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Harold Mosley. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread
Touching Stories – “If a Dog was your Teacher”
http://academictips.org/blogs/if-a-dog-was-your-teacher/
Hymn of the Day – “Love Lifted Me”
http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/l/lliftdme.htm
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
We met our goal at church two weeks ago, but it is never too late to contribute to this special offering for missions. Remember, 100% of the money given goes to support missionaries and their missionary projects.
“One More Day”
http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12334&LanguageID=1709
Baptist Press
Dick Van Dike Bible Study
We will meet Friday morning for Bible study at 10:00. I hope to see you there. Remember, there is no homework or preparation. We watch the short video, read Scriptures, and discuss the topic of the week.
Care Packages for Angola Inmates
Plan with your class or work individually to fill some ziplock bags (similar to the bags we do for the migrant workers). The big difference is that 6,200 are needed. Get your bags turned in by Sunday morning, January 26th.
Thanks for praying today. Your prayers mean so much to so many!
Anna Lee
Tuesday
“Remember how far you have fallen.
Return to me and change the way you think and act,
and do what you did at first.”
~Revelation 2:5~
Mrs. Martha Traylor
“Miss” Martha continues to have problems with her medications. She will be transferred to another hospital so this problem can be worked out.
Jadon’s Story
http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/
Heath Rohner’s Dad
Heath’s dad was admitted to the hospital last night. He’s better now. Tests are being done. Keep the family in your prayers.
Mrs. Iris Cunningham
“Miss” Iris’ wake will be at Roseland Baptist Church from 12:00 until the 2:00 service Wednesday. She will be missed by many.
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Words that Help and Heal”
Inspirational Stories – “The Loser who Never Gave Up”
http://academictips.org/blogs/the-loser-who-never-gave-up/
Hymn of the Day – “Never Alone” (one of my favorites)
http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neveralo.htm
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Jungle Life”
http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12222&LanguageID=1709
January Bible Study
Rev. Gibby McMillan will be leading the January Bible Study at New Zion Baptist Church. This will begin Sunday Evening at 6:30 P.M. and continue through Wednesday evening. You are invited to join them.
We are doing fine on this 15 degree morning, thanks to David watching over the plants, the animals, and me. I trust you are okay too! If you need anything, please give us a call.
Anna Lee
Tuesday – Thursday
“’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
and with all your soul,
and with all your mind.’
This is the great and foremost commandment.
The second is like it, ‘
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”
~Matthew 6:37b-39, NASB~
I’ve got some big news to share today!
Ray Blackwell
Ray Blackwell will be having major surgery because of his cancer today, Tuesday. Please be in prayer for him, his surgeon, and his family as they wait. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.
Update – The surgery went well. He is progressing as expected. Thank-you for your continued prayers.
Jadon’s Story
http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/
Linda B. Williams
Linda has had bronchitis for about a month. She’s been in the ER for hours because there is no room available now. Please pray she can get the needed help while there.
Update: She is home with her bronchitis almost gone. She now has oxygen to use at night to help her when she seems to have the most problems.
Naomi Draughon Tolleson Orr
My aunt passed away Tuesday night in Sulphur Springs, TX. She was here five months ago when we had services for Daddy. Her obituary is not available yet, but I will post it when it becomes available.
Lela Fay Newman-Toler
(September 7, 1932 – January 1, 2014)
A resident of Gloster, MS, left this world to join her heavenly father at 6:15AM on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Field Memorial Hospital in Centreville, MS. She was born September 7, 1932 in Tylertown, MS and was 81 years of age. She was a devoted and dutiful member of Galilee Baptist Church, she loved to sing duets with her husband, was an avid gardener, a devoted wife and mother, and adored her grandchildren as they were the light of her life. Survived by her husband, Rupert Toler; 3 daughters, Janie Robertson and husband, Bill, Baton Rouge; Ruby Smith and husband, Larry, Livingston; Jan Fitzpatrick and husband, Michael, Pennsylvania; son, Rodney Toler, Gloster, MS; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, 1st husband, Enos James Newman; son, Richard “Dickie” Oliver Newman; parents, Burl and Osea Fortenberry; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Thursday and at New Zion Baptist Church from 11:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 3, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Brian Malone and Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Galilee Baptist Church or The American Cancer Society. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
Yes, today is considered a holiday by many, but Nyla will be open for business. Our “young” ladies with December birthdays will be honored. Come out and join us at 11:00 this morning.
Update: We had a great meeting. Our next birthday party, for the January birthday ladies, will be the last Tuesday of January.
Dick Van Dyke Bible Study
The year 2014 brings a new Bible study and a new opportunity to join the group. Friday morning at 10:00 A.M., a new study will begin. It begins with a segment of the television show, but moves into application to our lives with many Scriptures to point us in the right direction. The first study will be about family.
Keep reading for the BIG news.
Baptist Press
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “No Appetite”
Moral Stories – “Appreciate Life’s Little Annoying Things”
http://academictips.org/blogs/appreciate-lifes-annoying-little-things/
Hymn of the Day – “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
http://academictips.org/blogs/appreciate-lifes-annoying-little-things/
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Tents and Bibles”
http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12196&LanguageID=1709
This leads me to the big news!
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at FBC, Kentwood
Our Lottie Moon goal was $20,000.00, with an hallelujah goal of $21,000.00. Laurie sent me an email saying we have received $23, 336.35! I thought you might be as excited as I am. Usually it takes us into January to meet our goal. As far as I know, we have never reached $23,000.00.
I want to reflect back on 2013! It was a good year in many ways.
- I was with Jason’s family for Christmas for the first time!
- We learned Jennie’s family has been selected to work in Richmond next year! (It doesn’t take three airplanes to get there!)
- David and I are healthy, as are our children and their families.
- We celebrated forty-six years of marriage in August.
- We love where we live and usually get to spend our time as we wish each day.
- We love to learn about and share Jesus through our Sunday School classes, Bible studies, Third Thursday meetings at the cabin, etc.
- We have many friends and have added lots of new ones this year.
- Daddy lived a long life and was able to live alone after Momma passed away.
- I was able to complete another year of theprayerlink.com.
I’m ready for 2014! I don’t know what it holds, but I do know who holds my future! I hope you know who holds your future. If not, please ask me or someone else who can tell you.
Anna Lee
Monday
“My heart’s desire
and prayer to God concerning them
is for their salvation!”
~Romans 10:1~
Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher
Pray for Mrs. Betty Catherine as she sees her doctor about possible back surgery to help her get around better.
Mr. Ray Blackwell
Pray for him as he has upcoming surgery.
Safety on the road
Pray for traveling safety for all those who will be traveling long distances and for those just making their usual short runs in their own community. Pray for more awareness of “the other guy” and potential problems.
Opportunities to ladies this week at FBC, Kentwood
- “Young” Ladies Birthday Party tomorrow at Nyla’s at 11:00. Call the church office or me for more information.
- Bible Study Friday morning at 10:00 as we begin the Dick Van Dyke series
Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Mixed Emotions”
Touching Stories – “The Miracle of Love” (True story)
http://academictips.org/blogs/the-miracle-of-love-true-story/
Hymn of the Day – “Love is the Theme”
http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Fruitful Relationships”
http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12271&LanguageID=1709
Be a blessing to someone who is sick, in need, or needs to find Jesus.
Anna Lee
Christmas
Merry CHRISTmas!
Please take time to read to your family from the second chapter of Luke this morning.
Luke 2
King James Version (KJV)
2 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
Macy Gueldner
Today is also a good time to sing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus.
Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Christingle”
Linda Phillips
Linda is still trying to overcome her bronchitis. Please continue to pray for her.
Happy birthday, baby Jesus! Thank-you for coming to earth to die for my sins and provide me an opportunity to go to heaven for eternity!
Anna Lee
Anna Lee
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