Category: Bible Study

Saturday

“The Word became flesh and took up residence among us.

We observed His glory,

the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father,

full of grace and truth.”

~John 1:14, HCSB~

 

Clint Smith, son of Lea Smith

Pray for Clint and his family as he sees the doctor again.  Clint has lost 20 pounds.  Pray things soon look better for him and his family.

Mrs. Anne Hurst

Mrs. Anne Hurst is in North Oaks now.  She was taken to Hammond because of the possible need for surgery, but it seems to not be necessary.  Pray her doctors will soon have here much better.

Chris Primes

Chris Primes asks for prayer as he prepares to have his leg amputated above the knee.  He has fought this battle for a long time and has endured numerous surgeries.  His surgery will be in January.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Baptist Press – I see lots of articles I plan to read later this morning.

http://www.bpnews.net/

Young Ladies’ December Birthday Party

Our normal meeting day is the last Tuesday of the month.  We will continue that practice this month.  Our December meeting will be on the 31st at Nyla’s at 11:00.

Ladies’ Bible Study 

We complete our Mayberry study yesterday.  Our next meeting will be January 3rd when we will begin a Dick van Dyke study.  If you have not been attending, this would be a wonderful day to join us.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Light and Shadow”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – The Grass Cutting Days

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-grass-cutting-days/

Hymn of the Day – “Give of Your Best to the Master”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/i/giveofyb.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering  – “Unique Tools”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12188&LanguageID=1709

Jesus’ birth and death give us reason to celebrate our two greatest holidays of the year!

Anna Lee

Friday

“I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.  

I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound.

 Everywhere and in all things

I have learned both to be full and to be hungry,

both to abound and to suffer need.”

~Philippians 4:11-12~

 

Susan Rimes

Susan will be seeing her doctor in Hammond for a procedure which will hopefully give her some relief.  Keep her in your prayers.

Jimmy Schwartz

Jimmy got another good report on his blood count.  Thank God for that.  Pray he continue to have good days.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Read the latest two journal entries.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 6 – “Closer than You Think”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/weekofprayerview.asp?PageNavID=112&StoryID=11774&LanguageID=1709

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “More than Enough”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – Motivational – “Triumph over Cancer”

http://academictips.org/blogs/triumph-over-cancer/

Hymn of the Day – “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/e/beautgar.htm

Mayberry Bible Study 

10:00 A.M. this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood

No cost!  No preparation!  No homework!

If you are getting out in the next few days, be sure to be alert to the weather conditions and the weather changes.

JESUS is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“And I pray this:

that your love will keep on growing

in knowledge and every kind of discernment.”

~Philippians 1:9, HCSB~

 

Community Thanksgiving Service

  • 6:00 P.M. Tonight
  • FBC, Kentwood
  • Fellowship (fingerfoods) after the service

Ladies online Advent Bible Study, Dec. 1 – 24  

You will need to have both Facebook and email. If any of you would like to join us, please let me know by sending me your email address and your Facebook name.  I just completed the Thanksgiving study.  It is not very demanding, just about twenty minutes a day at any time that is convenient for you.

Thankfulness – Day 24

Today, I would like to thank-God for pastors/ministers, youth/children’s directors, senior adult pastors, music ministers, educational directors, outreach/hospital pastors, etc.  Some church leaders are bi-vocational, while others are full time.  Some churches only have one staff member, but others have several.  No matter the number in a particular church, I thank God for their dedication and leadership.  They set the tone for what happens in the church.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “What Time is It?”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Helpless Love”

http://academictips.org/blogs/moral-tale-helpless-love/

Hymn of the Day – “Living for Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/i/livingfj.htm

This is a good day to remind you to bring new or gently used blankets to FBC, Kentwood so they can be shared with those who need them to stay warm.

Have a great Lord’s Day!  Don’t shortchange Him!

Anna Lee

Friday

   “Bless the LORD, O my soul;

and all that is within me,

bless His holy name!  

Bless the LORD, O my soul,

and forget not all His benefits:

Who forgives all your iniquities,

who heals all your diseases,

who redeems your life from destruction,

who crowns you with lovingkindness

and tender mercies,

who satisfies your mouth with good things.”

~Psalm 103:1-5a~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Susan Rimes had an appointment with her new doctor today.  She has an infection and a number of stones.  Pray for procedures that will be fully effective and timely.

Wanda Smith has had treatment on one foot that doesn’t seem to have helped yet.  In the meantime, she has developed problems with the other foot.  Pray for her as she continues therapy and doctor’s care.

Yvonne Birch and Smiley Conerly are slowly improving, but not at the rate they had hoped for.  Pray for them as they continue their recoveries from surgery.

Pray for Larry Carruth,  Randy Taylor,  and Jessica Garner and their families.  Pray for caregivers also.

Wanda Bridges and her good friend, Dana Reid, are both hospitalized in Baton Rouge.  Wanda has has a procedure done and should be home soon.  Dana had a heart attack.  I’m not sure what will be done for her or how long she will be hospitalized.

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch shared that Holly Kliesch Fronn’s baby boy may arrive a little early due to pregnancy problems.  Pray for Holly and her baby, as well as R.C., the proud daddy. The due date had been December 15th.

Continue to pray for Clint Smith.  Thank God that he got a quick diagnosis and surgery today.  Pray his recovery will be complete when he recovers from the surgery.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier, Mrs. Evelyn Bridges, M/M Joe Williams, and M/M Phillip Harrell need our continued prayers as they face their health issues daily.

Ruby Schwartz’s sister, Linda Boudreaux, had back surgery today and is already home.  Pray for Linda and Paul and their family.

Jimmy Schwartz shared tonight that he is doing surprisingly well.  He body is now producing blood rather than destroying it.  Thank God for Jimmy’s good report.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Overshadowed”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Face Difficulties Positively”

http://academictips.org/blogs/face-difficulties-positively/

Hymn of the Day – “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/l/slaslus.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Thankfulness –  Day 22 – Transportation

Having a vehicle or other means of transportation gives us numerous opportunities. People who live in cities can often get around well without their own transportation, but for those of us who live in small towns or rural areas, a vehicle is usually necessary. Think of all the opportunities to worship, ministry, etc. we have access to because of owning a vehicle.  Be sure to use you transportation to help/serve/encourage/minister to other.

We had another great night at our Third Thursday meeting.  What a blessing it is to me!  We took some time to “count our blessings”.  They are many!

Tomorrow morning at 10:00, we will begin the “Mayberry” Bible Study.  This will be a four-week study and will be completed before Christmas.  We will skip the day after Thanksgiving.  We meet in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  Everyone is welcome to join us.

Have a great day!  If you haven’t packed your shoebox(es) for Operation Christmas Child, the deadline is upon us.  Sunday will be the last day to turn in boxes this year at FBC, K.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“And the word of God continued to increase,

and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem,

and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.”

~Acts 6:7, ESV~

Caring Bridge – Macy Gueldner  (Three updates)

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Quincy Lee Travis 

(October 22, 1921 – November 17, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, he died on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at his daughter’s home in Greensburg. He was born October 22, 1921 in Gillsburg, MS and was 92 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Lee Alice McLean and husband, Sonny, Greensburg; 4 grandchildren, Danny Travis, Becky Jerke, Amber McLean and Jennifer Miller; 8 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Loyce Holmes Travis; son, Keith Travis; granddaughter, Chandra Nicole McLean; great-granddaughter, Courtney McLean; parents, Bart and Mary Jane Travis; 9 brothers and sisters, Eva Welch, Otis Travis, Bill Travis, Felder Travis, Clyde Travis, Emma Morgan, Myrtis Woodard, Alma Travis, Wilson Travis. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Jerry Holmes and Rev. Larry Stewart. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Joshua and Matthew Suggs, Kenneth Travis, David Alford, Jimmy Coker and Mitch Miller. Honorary Pallbearers will be Donald Spring and Walter Travis. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Thankfulnes – Day 19 – Service Workers

I’m not sure I categorized this correctly, but I want to let you know I’m thinking about the people who provide services for us and for our homes – people employed by utility companies, restaurants, stores, etc.  I’m thankful they are there to provide items for us to purchase, bring mail to our homes,, cuts our hair, provides a road for us to travel on, give us telephone service, provide electricity, the person who does your hair, and  make life more comfortable for us.  Think how different life would be if we if these people were not her and doing their everyday tasks. Tell one or more them thank-you today.  Let them know they are appreciated.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Traveling Companions”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “The Little Boy” (This will really touch your heart.)

http://academictips.org/blogs/moral-tale-the-little-boy/

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus Loves the Little Children”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesloves.htm

Coming later this week:

  • Prayer Meeting
  • Third Thursday
  • “Mayberry” Bible Study
  • Operation Christmas Child

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“God, hear my prayer;

listen to the words of my mouth.”

~Psalm 54:2~

 

Update on Baby John Varnado

Update: The procedure took longer than expected. They had to transfuse
some blood during the procedure because he had lost to much blood. He
will be monitored weekly. They said he did fine and shouldn’t be in
any pain through the night because he’s still sedated. Surgery to put
the shunt in is still set for Friday as of now. Little John’s surgery
is postponed until Monday. I am sorry that I am updating late.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Susan Frazier is back at work.  Thank God for her good report and her swift recovery period.

Yvonne Birch is continuing to improve.  Please continue to pray for her as she continues to improve.

Mrs. Peggy Berberette is completing her radiation phase of treatment and moving on to chemo next week.  Let’s pray for her progress.

Mrs. Margaret Oliver says her great-grandbaby will be headed back to Memphis next week.  She will receive her “new eye”.  Pray for those caring for the Webb family at St. Jude.

The “Lucy” Bible study at FBC, K ended after twelve sessions.  Next Friday, November 22, we will begin a four week study, the “Mayberry” Bible study.  This study will end before Christmas.   You are invited to join us.

Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child is such a worthy project.  If you have not already purchased a plastic shoe box and filled it with items for a boy or girl, please contact your church office or pastor for more information.  If you need additional information, please check the internet or contact another for information.   Your time to do this is running short, so don’t delay any longer.

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/o/n/l/onlybelv.htm

Pack a Shoe Box with Uncle Si Robertson

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoebox-with-uncle-si/

Thankfulness – Day 15 – Differences – Medical Professionals

Today, I’m thankful for all the medical professionals and related personal, many of whom are my former students.  David went for a check-up and to get a report on his colon procedures  today.   He’s doing very well.

 David and I both chose careers other than something in the medical field, but we are so thankful for those who found that was the area where God wanted them to be.  Caring for my parents’ medical needs for almost fifteen years gave me numerous opportunities to observe these former students and others.  As thankful as I am that God didn’t have that in mind for me, I’m thankful He had those plans for others and they followed where he led them.

Daily Devotional –  Our Daily Bread – “Our Fearless Champion”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Two Traveling Angels” (A real thought-provoker)

http://academictips.org/blogs/two-traveling-angels/

Hymn of the Day -” Fear Nor, Little Flock”/”Only Believe”

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/o/n/l/onlybelv.htm

I’m so thankful for the experiences, opportunities, and people along my path each day.  I know you are too.  Let’s be sure to tell these people how much they mean to us.

Anna Lee

Monday

“But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit has come on you;

and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem,

in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

 

Baby John Varnado was not transported to New Orleans Sunday morning.  The family is not aware of when this will happen.  In the meantime, pray for him and his family.

Gerald McMillan is continuing to improve following his knee surgery.  This week, he hopes to begin navigating outside his home.  Pray for a good week.

Susan Frazier has improved so much she was able to attend Sunday School this morning.  Pray for continued improvement with no complications for her.

Pray for Susan Rimes as she sees her new doctor today.  Pray he will be able to help her have some relief from her kidney stones.

Wilson Booty had emergency exploratory surgery which turned out to be a colon problem.  His surgery and hospitalized was at North Oaks.  Pray he can recover without having to fight any infections.

Sharon Gaberial, sister of Chuck Gabriel of Amite and daughter of Mrs. Shirley Gabriel, passed away after a lengthy illness.  Pray for her family.  I’ll post an obituary when one is available.

According to Dawson Primes, he and his fellow troops will be returning to the States in about a month and to their homes before Christmas.   Be sure to thank service men and women when you see them.

As we celebrate Veterans’ Day, let’s pause to remember those who have served in defense of our country as well as those presently serving or in training for serving for our defense.  We know the men and women give up a lot to serve.  Let’s remember each service man or woman also has family left at home to deal with routine life without a key member of their family.  I’ve been able to enjoy seeing all the flags lined up as you enter Amite from the interstate.  They are a good reminder to remember our veterans.

Thankfulness Day 11 – Military

Today, on Veterans’ Day, I thank God for all who have served throughout the years since our nation was formed.  They did so to make life better for all of us.  Be sure to thank a vet today.  May God continue to watch over our country and her people.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – Disaster Diaries

http://odb.org/

Values – Sacrifice – “The Hot Dog Buns”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1434-The-Hot-Dog-Buns

Hymn of the Day – “God Be with You till We Meet Again” 

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/b/gbewiyou.htm

I pray that as you travel through this day you will allow God’s guidance in all you do.

Anna Lee

Friday

“I sought the Lord,

and he answered me.”

~Psalm 34:4a~

Larry Carruth, from his older daughter, Becki

Tomorrow the doctors are pulling the J-tube which is how he has been eating since June. Please send Him you prayers because dad is a little nervous.

Macy Gueldner’s latest update: more prayers needed

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Adventures of Connor Man

For those of you on Facebook, please check Connor Corkern’s page so you will know how to pray for him and his family.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Loved to Love”

http://odb.org/

Values – Honesty – “Honesty vs. Junior Olympic Metal”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1450-Honesty-vs-Junior-Olympic-Metal-

Hymn of the Day – “Love Devine, All Love Excelling”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/d/ldalexcl.htm

Bible Study – Today’s “Lucy” Bible study is on happiness.  You are invited to join us in the fellowship hall of FBC,K at 10:00 this morning.

November is a special month to count our blessings.  

Day 1 – I’m so thankful I have God to take my daily burdens.  He lightens my load and gives me a new perspective when I give my burdens to Him.  There are times when my burdens could destroy my attitude and my relationship with God and with people, but He carries my burdens and improves my outlook.  What a friend He is!

Anna Lee

 

Friday

The next generation will be told about the Lord.

They will come and tell a people yet to be born about His righteousness.”

~Psalm 22:30b-31a~

 

Many of you remember Bobbie and Susie Eads serving at FBC,K.  Susie’s mother had been through a lot of trials in her lifetime and is now facing another one.  She has had a “silent heartattack”.  Pray for her as she goes through additional testing and insurance requirements before learning what needs to be done for her heart.

Sonja Bradley’s daughter, Milicent, is handicapped.  Her body is slowly giving up the fight to live.  Pray for all the family.

Enjoy these pictures of Macy Gueldner and her family.  Then, pray for them during some difficult times at St. Jude’s.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/photos

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Loving and Knowing” 

http://odb.org/

Values – Helping Others – “A Flat Tire” 

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1465-A-Flat-Tire

Baptist Press – I didn’t refer you to this site the last few days.  I hope you have time to read some of the wonderful articles they posted the last few days.

BPNews.net

Hymn of the Day – “Stepping in the Light” 

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/t/stepping.htm

Today’s “Lucy” Bible study will focus on outreach.  It’s a good lesson.  I hope you will join us or at least ask someone who attends to tell you about outreach.  For those who can attend, we will meet in the fellowship hall of FBC at 10:00 and finish about 11:30.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“I have come as a light into the world,

so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in darkness.”

~John 1:4-5, NKJV~

 

Mr. Pat Hoosier is HOME and smiling his big smile.  Keep praying for this family.

 

I saw Mrs. Elsie Davis is Amite.  She asked for prayer for her daughter-in-law, Connie Hayden Davis, who was injured in a traffic accident in Texas a couple days ago.  Connie is the daughter of Horace and Margarete Hayden also of this area.  “Miss” Elsie said Connie has critical injuries.  Connie is the mother of four children.  Join the families as they pray.

 

Macy Gueldner continues to receive good treatment at St. Jude.  Read her Caring Bridge page and pray.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

 

Dr. David Crosby is pastor of FBC, New Orleans.  His young grandson, Graham Deris, is hospitalized there due to an accident that threatened  his life.  Thanks to many who helped, this child will be going home from PICU at Ochsner in the near future.  You can watch the video or read the transcript on this channel 6 site.

http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/mother-thankful-for-neighbors-who-saved-baby-from-drowning/-/9853400/22515294/-/fliragz/-/index.html

 

I didn’t give you a report of the Third Thursday meeting or the “Lucy” Bible study.  Thursday we were blessed with five new people with a total representation from ten different churches.   Numbers are not important, but the spirit of Christian love and fellowship is!  We have been so blessed t0 be able to host these meeting for so many years.  We are looking forward to what God is going to do in the future. James Rimes and Andy Taylor used their musical talents to “speak” to us. How blessed we all were as we were surrounded by a sweet spirit of Christian love.

The “Lucy” Bible study Friday was number eight.  It was on Devotion.  Several people thought it was one of the best so far.  We ended with a brown bag lunch and sweet sharing.  We will be meeting again next Friday to study Outreach.  The topics the following weeks will be Happiness, Boasts, and Likeness.  Line Creek will be beginning the “Lucy” study Wednesday night.  If you would like to join them, contact a member of Line Creek for the time and room location.

 

Don’t forget to do your part to support the Georgia Barnette Offering for mission work in Louisiana.  There are people around us here, just like around the world, that need to have a relationship with God.  Let’s support this offering for work in Louisiana.

 

Jackets and other winter clothing for men, women, boys, and girls is being collected at FBC, Kentwood.  Also, items for the Friendship House in New Orleans – small deodorants,  cases of bottled water or fruit juice, etc.  Contact the church office for a list.

 

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “How Long?” –  http://odb.org/

 

Values – Forgiveness – Mother and Daughter Relationships

 http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1479-Mom-and-Daughter-Relationships

Hymn of the Day – “Love is the Theme” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

 

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee