Category: Bible Study

Tuesday

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 I will hear from heaven,

and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

~2 Chronicles 7:14~

 

 

 

Please pray for Tony Bennett as he has heart surgery today.

 

 

Also, pray for Aubrey McMillan whose 10 by-pass surgery will begin at 7 A.M. this morning.

 

 

Pray for young Koltyn Gafford of Amite.  He has the flu.  His other health problems complicate the flu problem.

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Numbers 27-29
  • Psalm 28
  • Luke 8

 

 

Yesterday was a great day!  The associational WMU meeting at FBC, Greensburg was a time to inspire each other as we learned about the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.  That was followed by the Two Rivers annual meeting at Spring Creek last night.  I was blessed to have been in each meeting.

 

 

Three days and counting – The new Bible study of Romans will begin Friday morning in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  The Bible will be our textbook with no other required reading.  You do not have to belong to FBC, Kentwood to attend.  Our first meeting will be an introductory meeting to Romans, so feel free to read the introduction to Romans that can be found in most Bibles.  Work as much or as little as you feel led to do each week.  In other words, it’s easy to participate at the level of involvement you choose.  No additions books are required.  No cost involved.  Contact me if you have questions.  No questions, just show up Thursday at 10:00 A.M.

 

 

 

May your light shine for Jesus today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

“A person’s wisdom yields patience;

it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”

~Proverbs 19:11 NIV~

 

 

David’s brother, Jimmy, called early yesterday morning to say the results of tests he had done Friday were in.  Jimmy’s cancer indicators have dropped from the 400″s to less than 10, a reading considered normal.  There are some people named Alford who are very thankful this morning.

 

 

 

A new Bible study, Romans, will begin Friday.  I saw a friend from another church yesterday who asked about attending.  Of course, that will be just fine, even great!   It’s not about your church connection!   It’s about a desire to study God’s Word!  Contact me or just show up Friday in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  This week we will talk about who, what, when, etc.  The next week, we will begin with chapter on.  Come learn with us.  We begin at 10:00 A.M.

 

 

Read the Bible – Reflect on God as Redeemer and catch up on passages you might not have read yet.

 

 

There’s excitement stirring in some hearts at FBC, Kentwood as people are getting involved in Operation Christmas Child.  A new approach this year seems to have opened our hearts to new opportunities, theme boxes, crafts for children to make, etc.  We’ll be happy to share our enthusiasm with others.  Children, far from Kentwood, will be blessed as they receive gifts and LEARN ABOUT JESUS!  The word from Kentwood is doing things differently can be even more exciting for those of us packing the shoeboxes.

 

 

The associational WMU will meet this morning at FBC, Greensburg to learn about the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.  Join us at 10:00 A.M.  You’ll also get an opportunity to learn about the missionaries featured in the Week of Prayer this week.

 

 

This week has the potential for being extra special for some people.  Let’s include ourselves in that number.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

~Philippians 2:3~

 

 

Iley Dillon’s knee surgery went well yesterday.  His doctor was pleased with his progress on the afternoon of surgery.  Iley should be able to go home in a few days.

 

 

Glen Magee’s surgery yesterday at St. Tammany involved four by-passes.  All went well.

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. John Alan Blackwell.

 
Also, please pray for Rhonda Hendry as she recovers from Thursday’s surgery at North Oaks.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Numbers 22-23
  • Psalm 27
  • Luke 6

 

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • Completed Ezekiel yesterday!
  • Will begin Romans next week – We will talk about the who, when, where, how, when of Romans next week and begin chapter one the following Friday.

 

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American work begins tomorrow.

 

 

The WMU meeting Monday will be at FBC, Greensburg at 10:00 and involve a study of the Annie Armstrong Offering.

 

 

A volunteer team of men for FBC, Kentwood built a ramp for Mrs. Bessie Hayden yesterday.  Bless each one who gave of themselves yesterday!  It will be good to see her out and about again.

 

 

Enjoy this day God has sent us by doing something for others and something for yourself.

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.

~Titus 2:11~

 

 

Rhonda Hendry had the latest thyroid surgery this morning.  Let’s pray as she recovers from surgery and waits for a clean bill of health.

 

 

Glen Magee is having open heart surgery at 8:00 in the morning at St. Tammany hospital.  As we pray for him, let’s pray for his family.

 

 

Tammie Y. Roberts request we pray for June Baker and her family.

Please pray for a co-worker of Dwayne’s and their family . Jarrod and Meg Baker’s little girl , June , has been diagnosed with leukemia . They are seeking treatment at St Jude’s . June is almost 4 years old . I need all my prayer warriors to put little June Baker on your prayer list .

     June had surgery today.  All procedures and chemo went well.

 

 

Jean Lewis Myers

Jean Lewis Myers, a resident of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at her home. She was born June 3, 1934 in Barnstable, England and was 83 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Rosanna Myers Stewart and husband, Larry; 4 grandchildren, Christopher Stewart and wife, Jennifer, Melissa Stewart, Jeremy Stewart, and Laura Ann Webb and husband, Ronnie; and her 3 great grandchildren, Ainsley Stewart, Ian Stewart and Marlyn Kathyrn Webb. Preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Myers; son, Daniel Boone Myers; and her parents, William and Beatrice Lewis. A Memorial Service will be held at a late date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Numbers 22-23
  • Proverbs 26
  • Luke 5

 

Bible Study

  • Tomorrow at 10 A.M.
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC
  • Completion of study of Exodus
  • Next Bible study – Romans – Begins next week

 

Thanks for checking-in and praying.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

 Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you,

if you have faith and do not doubt,

not only can you do what was done to the fig tree,

but also you can say to this mountain,

‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’

and it will be done.

~Matthew 21:21~

 

 

Glen Magee‘s surgery is scheduled for 8 A.M. Friday.  Please pray for him as he has by-pass heart surgery.

 

 

Aubrey McMillan called last night to ask for prayers as he faces heart surgery for 10 by-passes Tuesday at Our Lady of the Lake.  Please pray.

 

 

Olivia Widas is at Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge where she will have her appendix removed this morning.  Please pray for her surgery and her recovery.

 

 

Wayne Langley, husband of Glenda Cobb, has been very sick and was recently diagnosed with lymphoma.  Please pray for Wayne and Glenda and the family.

 

 

Wilton Hughes is better and back at home.  Thank-you for your prayers for Wilton and his family.

 

 

Rev. Bill Ichter is doing better.  Thanks for your prayers for this wonderful man who has served God faithfully for many years.  He worked with Rev. Billy Graham to some crusades in South America.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Mark 13-15
  • Proverbs 25
  • Luke 3
Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net
A Bible study of the book of Romans will begin Friday of next week.  Join us at FBC, Kenwood at 10 A.M.
The monthly birthday party is on the fourth Monday of each month at The Cafe.  Make plans to attend in March.  We had a good time yesterday.
I’m looking forward to working with the children as they learn about missions tonight.  
Anna Lee

Saturday

I have fought the good fight,

I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith.

~2 Timothy 4:7~

 

 

Josiah Huckaby

Update: Seems like little man has accomplished so much since my last update 2 1/2 weeks ago. The original plan was to start CPAP trials but they decided to just swap him completely to CPAP…he did amazing! He has been weaned off of all of his IV sedation and now we are working on weaning his oral sedation meds. Last Thursday (2/15/18), it was mentioned we could start discussing home planning! They decided they wanted to start trach collar trials this week, which is more like him getting regular oxygen without the extra support of the CPAP or vent. After our doctor talked to pulmonary, they both felt it would be safer to send Josiah home on a vent instead of pushing him to go home on a trach collar. He has a bad record of doing really well with changes at first but after some time he gets worn out and tanks. They were afraid we would get home with the trach collar and this would happen. So the decision was made to not do the trach collar trials and to go straight to a home vent (which will also help us get home a little faster)…they swapped him over to that yesterday afternoon. He has to be on the hospital issued home vent for 2 weeks with no changes (and his vent settings have to be at or below a certain number…he is very close and we only have 1 setting to work on as of right now) before they will swap him to the vent he will come home with. He will then have to be on our home vent for a certain amount of time before coming home. I’m actually a bit relieved that he will be coming home on the vent…this way he can take his time with the extra support he needs and we will work on weaning it from home. We are very excited about the progress he has made and the fact that “coming home” is actually a part of our vocabulary now…😉! Our prayer is that they will be able to find his “sweet spot” on the vent as quickly as possible and that he doesn’t get sick!!! He had a stomach bug over the weekend that we thought was going to set him back again but he did so well recovering from it. Also, we are now able to start our trach training as well…we are a bit nervous but definitely ready to jump in there and get this show on the road! And last thing, Josiah will be 1 in 2 weeks…so we are busy planning his hospital birthday party! YAY! He also has 2 teeth that have finally broken through and he’s weighing in at a whopping 21 lbs 4 oz now. Sorry for the long update, but there’s a lot of exciting things going on in the Huckaby house!!! To God be the glory!!!

Let’s keep praying for Job, K.K., and Josiah.

 

 

Mike Woodard is the brother of a friend.  He got sick and was taken to the hospital yesterday with serious issues.  His is at North Oaks in a step-down room.  He is septic and needs our prayers.

 

 

 

This morning the the Ladies’ Brunch at Hillsdale Baptist Church at 10 A.M.  We will learn about needs at the Louisiana Baptist Children’s home and how we can help.

 

 

 

If you have any partial skeins of yarn you will not be using, please leave them in the red basket at the main entrance to FBC, Kentwood.  They will be used for Operation Christmas Child projects.

 

 

 

Tuesday, we will meet at 11 at The Cafe for lunch and to celebrate ladies who have had birthdays this new year.  All ladies are invited to join us.

 

 

 

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Friday Morning Bible Study – We have one more week of Ezekiel.  Then, we will begin Romans,  The beginning of a new book is the perfect time to commit yourself to attending a Bible study.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Numbers 4-6
  • Proverbs 24
  • Mark 16

 

 

Pray for the many families who have had deaths lately and for individuals who need to make a decision to allow Jesus in their hearts.

Anna Lee

Friday

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;  but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

~Isaiah 40:30-31~

 

 

Ken Roberts is doing well following a heart transplant.  The medical staff will try again today to get him off the vent.  The doctor is pleased with Ken’s progress.

 

 

Patricia E. Wilkinson

January 21, 1933 – February 21, 2018

Patricia E. Wilkinson, a resident of Hillsdale, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2018. She was born January 21, 1933 in Georgeville, LA  and was 85 years of age. She is survived by her children, Debbie R. Justilian and husband, Lester, Vicki Hardin and husband, Randy, Caywood Babb and wife, Patricia, Patti Massi and husband, Pete, and Vicki Bryant and husband, Jimmy; grandchildren, Emilie Nettles, Kevin Wilkinson, Bryan Babb, Tricia Bryant, Jonathan Bryant, Caylynn Cutrer, James Babb, Owen Babb, Peyton Babb and Caylah Engelhardt; great grandchildren, McKay Wilkinson, Bryant Hayden, Colby Babb, Carly Babb, Emma Dawson, Emma Cutrer, and Ella Cutrer; and her sister, Kaye Matthews. Preceded in death by her parents, James Quinn Evans and Emma B. Evans; granddaughter, Rachel Rushing, aand her sisters and brother, Virginia Lowe, Mary Jo Worthey and Robert D. Lowe. Visitation at Amite Pentecostal Church from 12 Noon until religious services at 2 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Paul Dickson and Rev. Colin McClendon. Interment Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Numbers 1-3
  • Proverbs 23
  • Mark 15

 

 

Bible Study

  • This morning at 10 A.M.
  • Ezekiel 45-46
  • Next week – Ezekiel 47-48
  • Then, Romans

 

 

Don’t forget the Ladies’ Brunch tomorrow morning at Hillsdale Baptist Church at 10 A.M.

 

 

There are many individuals around us in need for prayer for church attendance, salvation, health issues, deaths in the family, daily needs, etc.  Let’s not fail to pray for them and to do more depending on the need and our situation.

Anna Lee

Sunday

He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me.

From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.

~Jonah 2:2~

 

Mr. A.W. Reid passed away yesterday.  An obituary is not yet available.

 

The Children’s Ministry Day was celebrated  yesterday.  Children from East Fork, FBC, Kentwood, and possible other churches participated.  East Fork visited the nursing home and delivered valentines and socks.  Children from Kentwood  assembled various kits and made items for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.  Both groups showed God’s love and worked in a meaningful ministry.  Thanks to the youth and adults who helped guide the children yesterday and who serve are good role models all the time.

 

 

Hillsdale Baptist Church is reorganizing their WMU with a big project for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.  The invite ladies from our association to join them Saturday at 10:00 at H.B.C. where they will host a brunch and explain their plans.  A follow-up meeting will be in April.  To confirm your attendance, please call Katie at 974-4752.   They ask for your RSVP.

 

 

The Friday Morning Bible Study will begin the book of Romans soon, but first we will spend two weeks completing Ezekiel.  We meet at 10 A.M. in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.

 

Read the Bible

  • Leviticus 18-20
  • Proverbs 21
  • Mark 11

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.  If you do not have a church home, visit a church today.  It may be a perfect match for you!  Any of our area churches would be happy to have you worship with them.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

~John 3:16~

 

A great report: Dee Dee B. Matthews, niece of Betty Simpson and Ora Lee Wilson, has shown good improvement.  She still has a lot of issues, but is certainly better than she was right after the accident.  Keep praying.

 

 

Yesterday, I was asked to request prayer for someone, but not to give a name.  Today, I have been asked to report that Angela Headrick is the person who had a thyroid test that was inconclusive.  Results from a more recent biopsy have not given results yet.  In the meantime, you are asked to pray for Angela as she awaits the report.

 

 

Mrs. Bessie Hayden is still at home and waiting to go back to the hospital in a few weeks.  Please pray for her diabetes related circulation problem.

 

 

Adrian Phillips is having a problem with another buildup of fluid.  Pray medication will solve his problem.

 

 

Dorinda M. O’Brian

October 23, 1958 – February 14, 2018

Dorinda M. O’Brian, a resident of Slaughter, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Baton Rouge General. She was born October 23, 1958 in Lake Charles and was 59 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Bertha O’Brian; 2 sons, Arnie “Ray” O’Brian, Jr. and wife, Rachel; and Teddy O’Brian and wife, Kelly; 5 grandchildren, Ethan, Lacey and Sidney O’Brian, and Makayla and Zaylee Feierabend; sister, Melissa Bordeln; and her brother, Tony Mustin. Preceded in death by her husband, Arnie “Ray” O’Brian, Sr.; parents, Harry and Dorothy Mustin; sisters, Cindy Mustin Buras Kauffman, Jenny Holden, and Crystal Buras; and her brothers, Kerry Buras and Eric Buras. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Saturday, February 17, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Marshall Wallace. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

The group at the cabin last night included two new guests as well as representation from eight different churches.  We were so blessed by all present, the devotional shared by Bro. Darryl, and the wonderful music shared by James Rimes and Sherman Cutrer.  Sherman has had some serious health issues and numerous (I think he said 13) surgeries since he was last at the cabin sharing with us.  It was another great Third Thursday.  Feel free to join us sometime.

 

 

The Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10:00 this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

Tomorrow morning at 9:00, we will meet in the fellowship hall to begin preparation of items for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.  Everyone is invited to spend the morning with us.  Working together on this project will help get us started on our collection process for the Christmas season deliveries around the world.  Children, K-5, the age group of the Wednesday night missions class are especially encouraged to come.  It is not too late to bring some of the items previously listed.  They can be left in the red basket at the church or left in the fellowship hall TODAY.

 

 

Another group of Bibles were delivered to the church yesterday.  Three calendars were brought to the cabin last night.  These items will be used by inmates of the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.  I will get these items to the group that ministers there on Thursday mornings.  Thank-you for doing your part in helping to collect items.  Pray for the many men and women there.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Leviticus 13-15
  • Proverbs 20
  • Mark 9

 

 

The February “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be on the 27th.  Mark the date on your calendar.

 

 

God gives us opportunities to minister to others in many different ways.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’  

The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12:30-31~

 

Pray for Jim and Fay Carol C. Todd.  Jim has some serious heart issues and may need to make some difficult decisions.  Pray for God’s leadership as they face Jim’s health issues.

 

 

Tonight is the Valentine Banquet at FBC, Kentwood.  If you enjoy your meal, thank the cooks.  If you think it is pretty, thank Heather Sharkey and her crew of decorators.  Most of all thank the youth and Bro.. Wendell.

 

 

The next Saturday will be our Kid’s Missions Day.  It is set up to be a kids’s day, but at our church it will be for everyone.  My house is “exploding” with crafts for boys, girls, youth, and adults to do so we will have many fillers to send along with our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.  Our fillers will be used to complete shoeboxes that are not completely full.  I am excited about this opportunity as well as packing some shoeboxes as a family.  Let’s reach out to others in a big way!  I hope to get a couple volunteers tomorrow to prepare a kid-type lunch Saturday.  I hope the rest of you will be signing the lists on the red clipboards so we will know how many people to plan for.

Items I will be needing that some of you may be able to contribute:

  • Beads
  • Fishing supplies (hooks, lines, sinkers, floaters, etc., but no poles)
  • Fabric scraps
  • Small colorful pictures
  • Buttons (colorful and assorted sizes)
  • Pillow stuffing
  • Lace or ribbon scraps
  • Sewing tape measurer
  • Scissors for older girls
  • Glue sticks
  • Used greeting cards, especially Christmas cards

I will have a red basket near the front door of the church tomorrow.  You can leave your items there tomorrow.

 

 

Thanks to those who so faithfully purchase Bibles for the inmates at the Tangipahoa parish.  Once again our donations of Bibles and 2018 calendars were delivered this week.  Once again they were greatly appreciated.  A clear tote is under the stairwell for your donations.  This is an ongoing project.

 

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will have three more weeks of Ezekiel before we begin a study of the book of Romans.  Plan to join us from the beginning.  There is not cost.  Just bring your Bible.

 

 

The Third Thursday Gathering will be this week.  See you Thursday at the cabin at 6:30 P.M.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Leviticus 1-3
  • Psalm 18
  • Mark 3-4

 

 

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Do your preparations for the Lord’s Day today.  That way getting to church will be less complicated.  That’s always good.

Anna Lee