Category: Children in Action and Mission Friends

Monday

But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer.

Again the high priest asked him,

“Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”

“I am,” said Jesus.

“And you will see the Son of Man

sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One

and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

~Mark 14:61-62~

 

Phillip Strickland and his wife will be seeing the oncologist today.  Their news, at this point, is that the large tumor he one had is showing up as a much smaller spot.  Phillip will be having surgery on the 18th unless plans change.

Andy Taylor will be seeing a surgeon today about his foot.  Pray for decisions that will be made today.

Margaret Oliver is improving.  She is hopeful of being back at her own home soon.

 

Read the Bible – II Kings 1-3 and Psalm 103

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless,

Christ died for the ungodly.

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person,

though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die.

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

~Romans 5:6-8 (NIV)~

“Nothing but the Blood of Jesus”

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 5

Missions March – April 23rd during morning worship

 

Sunday School (9:15 Sundays),  Kids for Christ (6:00 Sundays) and Children in Action (6:00 Wednesdays) as well as VBS and other activities are really impacting our children in a big way.  May God continue to reap the harvest of the seeds that are planted in young lives.  Two evidences yesterday were another profession of faith and the children’s portion of the program last night.  We are so blessed with precious children who love God.

 

“Jesus, Messiah”, the program last night, was wonderful!!!  The choir is talented and dedicated.  All the support people for narration, technology, etc. highlighted the efforts of the choir.  The children were precious!  It seems like I’ve started to count our blessings.

 

Be blessed and be a blessing this special season of the year.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

This is my blood of the covenant,

which is poured out for many

for the forgiveness of sins.

~Matthew 26:28~

 

Please pray for Wilbur Creel who suffered second and third degree burns on his hands arm and side yesterday.

Pray for Joanne Seymore who began her twelve rounds of chemo Friday.

Pray for Bettye Fussell as she and Fuzzy continue her treatment.

 

Nadine Joiner Anderson

November 05, 1954 – April 07, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/nadine-anderson

 

 

Read the Bible – I Kings 20-22 & Psalm 100

Easter Cantatas

  • Spring Creek Baptist Church – this morning
  • Kentwood FBC – 7 P.M. tonight

 

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.                             ~Hebrews 1:3 (NIV)~

The reminds me of our Easter cantata which will be tonight.  David and I watched the practice last night.  I hope you can attend tonight.  The children are singing two songs.  There is a variety of music from the adults, some familiar and some new.  Come be blessed.  It will begin at 7:00 tonight.

The Children in Action are leading a mission project for an area food pantry.  They are collecting bags of red beans and rice.  Please support them by bring some too!

It’s Annie Armstrong Easter Offering time.  Our missions march will be one week from today.

Have an extra meaningful day this Palm Sunday.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

The next day

John saw Jesus coming toward him and said,

“Look, the Lamb of God,

who takes away the sin of the world!

~John 1:29~

 

Harrell Sharkey, Jr.’s  lung procedure went well.  The doctors think he has an infection, but do not know yet if it is viral or bacterial.

One of my former students, Darla Williams Berg, complete her treatment for cancer yesterday.  Let’s pray she can stay clear.

A lady who was in high school, but not my class, Georgia Tarver Canale, is in North Oaks because of a mild stroke.  Let’s pray she is soon better.

Read the Bible – I Kings 11-13 & Psalm 97

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“Healing is Pastor McLean’s Plea after TX Bus Tragedy” – http://www.bpnews.net/48623/healing-is-pastor-mcleans-plea-after-tx-bus-tragedy

“Former Saloon Home to Ky. Missionary of the Year” – http://www.bpnews.net/48620/former-saloon-home-to-ky-missionary-of-the-year

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 4

“Jesus Messiah” Cantata – Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood at 7 P.M.

April/May Mission Project – The Children in Action of FBC, K will be collecting red beans and rice until the end of May.  The food will be given to a local food pantry.

Annual Missions March for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – March 23 at FBC, K mornig service

FBC, Kentwood will have an extra service at 8:15 on Easter morning, but no service that night.

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. — 1 John 3:16 (NIV)
Anna Lee

Wednesday

The crowds that went ahead of him

and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

~Matthew 21:9~

Pray for Jim and Sylvia Watson as he continues to progress from tests to a plan of treatment.
John Willard Helsel

December 04, 1935 – April 03, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4183781&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible – I Kings 8-10 and Psalm 96

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – Missions March at FBC, Kentwood on Sunday, April 23

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 4

Children in Action – Tonight at 6 P.M.

 

For Christ’s love compels us,

because we are convinced that one died for all,

and therefore all died.

And he died for all,

that those who live should no longer live for themselves

but for him who died for them and was raised again.

~2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NIV)~

“Living for Jesus”

If you heard Wendel Rhodus speak Sunday, this song may describe how we are to live our “dash”, the mark between our date of birth and our date of death on our tombstone.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!

Shout, Daughter Jerusalem!

See, your king comes to you,

righteous and victorious,

lowly and riding on a donkey,

on a colt,

the foal of a donkey.

~Zechariah 9:9~

 

We talked with Betty Fussell yesterday.  She said the transfusions had made her feel so much stronger. Betty says she is eating more thanks to Fuzzy’s encouragement.  She’s looking forward to having a chemo treatment Monday.  Please continue to pray for them.

Debbie Miller was scheduled to return to Greensburg after a brief stay at Oceans.  She is doing much better.  She’s always seems to enjoy visits.  Please continue to pray for her and for her family.

Judith Graham Young

January 23, 1941 – April 02, 2017

Susan M. Jenkins

November 20, 1946 – April 02, 2017

(She was a modern day Dorcus!)
Willard Helsel of Roseland also passed away.  Most of you have seen his swings and rockers for sell in the curve south of Roseland.  Some of you are rocking and swinging in them.  His son-in-law, Heath Rohner, posted an awesome tribute to him on Facebook.  It touched my heart too!
Read the Bible – I Kings 4-7, Psalm 95, and video, “Heaven and Earth”
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Children in Action – Meeting tonight at 6 P.M.
I hope to see many of you at the Easter Cantata at FBC, Kentwood Sunday night at 7 P.M.
Anna Lee

Friday

The LORD is my strength and my defense;

he has become my salvation.

~Psalm 118:14~

 

Thank you so much for praying for my friends who were traveling back to America.  Their plane had to abort a landing due to heavy winds.  Later, the second attempt at landing was difficult, but successful.  The family is so thankful for rooms and meals from the airlines last night.  Day three of their journey will be today.  They are so appreciative of your prayers.  My children in class Wednesday night prayed for them.  I am so anxious to tell the children how their prayers helped land the plane successfully.

Mr. Phillip Harrell is home and feeling much better.  Your prayers are appreciated here too.

Jim Watson has lung cancer.  He and his family are working with the doctors to develop a plan of treatment.

 

Pray for the WMU Missions Celebration, 2017 which will be at FBC, Mandeville.  The theme is “Grounded, Growing, and Bearing Fruit”.

 

Read the Bible – II Samuel 6-18  &  Psalm 91

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

But he was pierced for our transgressions,

he was crushed for our iniquities;

the punishment that brought us peace was on him,

and by his wounds we are healed.

We all, like sheep, have gone astray,

each of us has turned to our own way;

and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

~Isaiah 53:5-6 (NIV)~

“Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

 

Friday Morning Bible – Ezekiel 3 – Come join us!

 

Thanks for praying every day.  You prayers certainly do make a difference!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

Remember this:

Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way

will save them from death

and cover over a multitude of sins.

~James 5:20~

 

Read the Bible – 2 Samuel 9-12 and Psalm 89

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – “What to Pray for in 2017” – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/what-are-you-praying-for-in-2017

 

“He is Risen, 2017” – Walk to show your faith and your thankfulness.

  • Saturday morning at 9:00 at Smokehouse BarBQ or 8:30 at FBC, Kentwood for shuttle service
  • Walk takes about one hour.
  • Police escort as well as medical assistance
  • T-shirts available – Contact Lou Miller Guerra

 

Wednesday is Missions Night for Children at FBC, Kentwood – 6 P.M.

Bible Study Friday – Ezekiel 3

 

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us,

so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

~ 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) ~

“Alas!  and Did My Savior Bleed”

 

The days fly by.  Make sure each one counts!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

One thing I ask from the LORD,

this only do I seek:

that I may dwell in the house of the LORD

all the days of my life,

to gaze on the beauty of the LORD

and to seek him in his temple.

~Psalm 27:4~

 

Gloria Gill’s conversion went well.  She’s home and resting for a couple of days before getting out.  Pray the heart conversion holds this time.

Jerry Doughty‘s heart valve replacement went well yesterday.  Thank God for that and pray all continues to go well.

Jim Watson, one of our neighbors, is hospitalized in Covington.  He has several issues that are being addressed.

Two more Amite deaths:

 

Reading the Bible – I Samuel 18-20 & Psalm 83
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 2
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because,
having stood the test,
that person will receive the crown of life
that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
~James 1:12 (NIV)~
“We’ll Understand it Better By and By”

 

Annie Armstrong – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/about/who-is-annie

PAPERBACK Bibles are being delivered to the jail this morning!  Thank you so much to all who have brought them.  With the large number of inmates and the changing population, we still have need of more Bibles.  If you bring them, we will deliver them!

What a blessing it is to work with the boys and girls as we study missions on Wednesday nights!
Anna Lee

Wednesday

Keep my decrees and follow them.

I am the LORD, who makes you holy.

~Leviticus 20:8~

 

I had a nice phone visit with Charlotte Alford and got an update on Kristy Alford.  She completed round one of chemo and is on round two.  Charlotte said Kristy is very positive and encourages all those around her.

Ora Lee WIlson is still waiting for a biopsy report by has an appointment with a doctor in Jackson.  Pray for Ora Lee and her family.

Bettye Fussell was disappointed to learn her next chemo will be delayed a little because of her weight-loss.  Pray she will be able to eat more.

Andy Boone is still in Ochsner, on Jefferson.  He’s having some difficult days.  Please pray for Andy and his family.

Jerry Doughty of Amite will be having a valve replacement at Lakeview in Covington this morning.  Please pray for Jerry, his doctors, and his family.

 

Missions Celebration for WMU ladies.  Friday evening and Saturday morning next week in Mandeville – This Friday is the deadline for registration.  Contact me if you need more information.  https://louisianabaptists.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/WMU-Downloadable-Registration.pdf

 

Read the Bible – I Samuel 15-17 and Psalm 82 . (I got behind in my readings.  Pray that I catch up soon.)

 

Wednesday – Missions night for children at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M.

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/finding-purpose-at-kennebec-community-church

 

PAPERBACK Bibles for prisoners – A delivery will be made to the jail tomorrow.  If you don’t get your Bibles in today, they will be included in the next delivery.

 

Items for the LA Baptist Children’s Home – Bring to the stairwell at the office entrance of FBC, Kentwood.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Put on the full armor of God,

so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

~Ephesians 6:10-11 (NIV)~

“I’m in the Lord’s Army”

 

Make today count.  Be an encourager to someone today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;

do not fret—it leads only to evil.  

For those who are evil will be destroyed,

but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

~Psalm 37:8-9~

 

Glen Magee, Jr. is back at work following his heart ablation.  Pray for both Glen and Lisa as they both have been dealing with heart issues.

Gloria Gill is back in A-fib and will have another heart conversion tomorrow at St. Tammany.  Pray this one is the one that will work.

Please continue to pray for Andy and Betty Taylor.  He will be having the cellulitis removed from his toe tomorrow in Franklinton.

Betty asks that we pray for her brother, Warren Zigler, 60, who is having some issues with blood flow in his neck.  Warren lives in Tennessee.

Betty also asks for continued prayers for her aunt, Billie Jean Booty.  She’s at Tulane now, but will be moved soon.

Donna Fay Miller is doing better now.  She was finally diagnosed with a viral, not bacterial problem.  This should end weeks of problems.  She thanking God for allowing her to find the care she needed.

Debi Bales mother, Mildred Jacobsen, is having a difficult season with health issues.  Pray for Debi’s family.

Pray for a former Amite resident and one of my former students, Joanne Seymour.  She has just had a port implanted so she can go through chemotherapy.

Pray for Peggy Luce, wife of Dr. David Luce.  She has completed his first chemo and only has 34 more to go.  They served in a church west of Amite, but now live out from McComb.

David saw his pulmonary doctor about the spot that had been on his lung at one time.  It is still gone.  Thank-you for praying for David and all his issues the last couple of years.  For now, he seems to be doing better with each problem.  God has blessed us again and again.

 

Robert E. Branch

 

Mary Evelyn Duncan Cutrer

 

Betty Jo Hughes
Mission Projects/Needs
  • The PAPERBACK Bibles will be delivered to the jail Thursday morning.  If you have some to contribute, please get them to the stairwell by the office entrance to FBC,Kentwood by noon Wednesday.  If you are unable to get them this time, please bring them for the next delivery.  There are 400+ prisoners in Amite with the population constantly changing, so we will never be able to stay “caught-up”.  There will be a continuous need.
  • Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home Special Needs – FBC, Kentwood distributed a blue half-sheet of paper with a list of need such as dishcloths and batteries.  If you have these items, you can continue to bring them to the office stairwell area.  I am in contact with the LBCH and will see they are delivered to the proper people.

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – One of the missionary couples we saw and heard Saturday at M-Jam is supported through the AAEO.  They are doing a special work in a difficult area of New Orleans.  Pray and give so they can continue to do what God has called them to do.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible in 2017 – I Samuel 13-14 and Psalm 81.  I think I may have forgotten to tell you to watch the videos on Ruth and I Samuel at jointhebibleproject.com

If you didn’t start this on January 1st, don’t fret.  You can start at day one at any time.  After a year of reading, you will have read the whole Bible.

 

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.

They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.

It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green.

It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

~Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV)~

“His Eye is on the Sparrow” – This is one of my favorite songs.  I’m reading Billy Graham’s autobiography.  It’s easy to think about Ethel Waters singing this song at all the crusades.

 

Spend some time thanking God for all He does for you.

Anna Lee