Category: Children in Action and Mission Friends

Saturday (Posted Friday evening due to possible bad weather in the morning)

You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word.

~Psalm 119:114~

 

Please pray for Debbie Landry of Amite who is undergoing medical testing.

Jimmy Schwartz – Jimmy is at home in a hospital bed.

Please continue to pray for all those mentioned this week.

 

Bible Reading – Exodus 13-15 and Psalm 21

Waylon Bailey’s blog – waylonbailey.com

Thom R. Rainer’s blog – thomrainer.com

 

“It always protects,

always trusts,

always hopes,

always perseveres.

Love never fails.”

~1 Corinthians 13:7-8a NIV~

Announcements

  • Sunday – Men’s Day, other regular activities
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party
  • Wednesday – Children’s missions, youth, and prayer meeting
  • Friday – Bible Study at 10 – John 16

 

Be careful in the bad weather that soon will be here.

Anna Lee Alford

Wednesday

God is our refuge and strength,

an ever-present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear,

though the earth give way

and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

though its waters roar and foam

and the mountains quake with their surging.

~Psalm 46:1-3~

 

Luther Terrell – Surgery early this morning

 

 

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 4-6, Psalm 18, and video (Exodus 1-18 @ https://thebibleproject.com/)

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Announcements

  • Tonight at 6 – Missions for Children
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30
  • Friday – John 16
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind.

And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.

But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

~ 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)~

“Yield Not to Temptation” – What a message!

 

If you read the “story” about you’ll understand “He’ll carry you through”.  There are numerous times in our lives when we need Him to do just that!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

~Isaiah 41:10~

 

Good report!  Gail Pittman McDaniel‘s surgery is reported to be very successful.  She will be at North Oaks until Thursday, is all continues to go well.  Please continue to pray.

Tish Cooper Fairburn will have her kidney surgery this morning.  She has a very positive attitude and is also expected to be in the hospital until Thursday.  Please pray for her.

 

Luther William Davis

February 23, 1930 – January 16, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4072868&fh_id=10545
Kevin Hurst Gill

February 02, 1957 – January 15, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4072019&fh_id=10545

Margie Lee Renner Truex

May 13, 1935 – January 14, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4070398&fh_id=10545
Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 1-3 and Genesis 17
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
“Come to Me,
all of you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.”
~Matthew 11:28HCSB~
“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”

 

Children in Action 

  • Wednesday at 6 P.M.
  • Meet in FBC Sanctuary
  • We’re studying about the Good Samaritan.

 

 

David and I hope to see many of you Thursday for the Third Thursday at the Cabin.  We begin at 6:30 P.M.

 

Be a “Good Samaritan” today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Never be lacking in zeal,

but keep your spiritual fervor,

serving the Lord.

Be joyful in hope,

patient in affliction,

faithful in prayer.”

~Romans 12:11-12 NIV~

 

Please pray for JoEllen F. Carruth of Greensburg.  She has another complication from her knee surgery, but it NOT a blood clot.  Thank the Lord for that.

Diane Turner continues to have thyroid and a-fib problems.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Dan Turner is having problems with one of the pumps he has to control seizures.  Pray this problem can be corrected.

Pray for Phillip Strickland who has started treatment.  Pray for his family too.

Tish Fairburn will be having surgery Tuesday to have a spot on her kidneys removed.  She’ll be at North Oaks.  Please pray for her.

Pray for all the families who have lost a loved one recently.

 

Scripture Reading – Genesis 38-40 and Psalm 12

 

Associational WMU Quarterly Meeting Monday – Our memorial service for WMU ladies who passed away in 2016.  Please let me know of any dear lady from any of our churches who passed away.  We will meet at East Fork at 10 and conclude with a potluck lunch.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 14

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Don’t just pretend to love others.

Really love them.

Hate what is wrong.

Hold tightly to what is good.

Love each other with genuine affection,

and take delight in honoring each other.”

~ Romans 12:9-10 NLT, 2nd Ed. ~

“Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”

 

Children in Action studied about the Good Samaritan last night and went home with a band aid that said “I love my neighbor.”  I remember learning that my neighbors were not the Pritchetts and the Henrys.  Our neighbors are all people.  Do you love your neighbor or only the people next door?

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

The server for this site was down earlier.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

the new creation has come:

The old has gone,

the new is here!

~2 Corinthians 5:17~

Majel Dean’s knee surgery went well yesterday.  Pray for Majel as she goes through physical therapy.

Lola Virginia Byrd “Gennie” Taylor

August 28, 1944 – January 09, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4062270&fh_id=10545

Helen D. Smart

April 11, 1940 – January 07, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4061852

McComb Opry – Saturday night east of McComb.  Bubba Roberts can give you details on who is singing/playing this week in addition to the house band.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 14

 

Missions class for children – Wednesday night at 6 P.M.

 

Associational WMU Meeting – Monday at 10 A.M. at East Fork Baptist Church   This will be our memorial service for WMU ladies who moved on to heaven during 2016.

 

Scripture Reading for Today – Genesis 32-34 and Psalm 10

 

But just as he who called you is holy,

so be holy in all you do; for it is written:

“Be holy, because I am holy.”

~ 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV)~

“Holy, Holy, Holy”

 

This song reminds me of reverence.  Sometimes, it is a needed reminder.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

Wash and make yourselves clean.

Take your evil deeds out of my sight;

stop doing wrong.

Learn to do right;

seek justice.

Defend the oppressed.

Take up the cause of the fatherless;

plead the case of the widow.

 ~Isaiah 1:16-17 (NIV)~

 

 

Margaret Oliver is  doing well.  Please continue to pray for her improvement.

Carl Wayne Stevens was moved from ICU to a step-down unit.  Pray for him as he continues to recovery from heart valve surgery.

Jeana Lee-Newton was taken to wound care and from there to Ochsner in New Orleans.  She is being treated for infection and pneumonia.  Please pray for Jeana and her family.

Leon Givens, Jr.

April 19, 1937 – January 02, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4058342&fh_id=10545

Bonnie Crawford
(July 30, 1931 – January 4, 2017)

http://www.jonesfamilyfuneralservices.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=4058336&fh_id=12269

 

 

What man among you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”

~Matthew 7:9-11 HCSB~

“Give of Your Best to the Master”

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – According to the weather reports, I think we will be able to have our Bible study Friday morning before the bad weather gets here.  See you at 10:00.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Bible Reading Plan for 2017 – Genesis 16-18 and Psalm 5

 

Looking ahead, there will be an associational WMU meeting at East Fork Baptist Church on Monday, January 16th at 10 A.M.  We will honor WMU members who moved to heaven during 2016.  Our meeting will be followed by a covered dish meal.

 

Last night in missions class, the children talked about  how to be a blessing to others.  That’s something for all of us to ponder today.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved,

but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”

~Mark 16:16, HCSB~

 

Monday, I shared with you about John Wheat, Ora Lee Wilson’s brother.  This will give you a little more information.

http://www.wafb.com/story/34175470/wife-racing-against-time-to-get-flooded-home-fixed-for-husband-diagnosed-with-cancer

Please continue to pray for Carl Wayne Stevens and his family.

 

“Yours, LORD, is the greatness

and the power

and the glory

and the splendor

and the majesty,

for everything in the heavens and on earth belongs to You.

Yours, LORD, is the kingdom,

and You are exalted as head over all.”

~1 Chronicles 29:11 HCSB~

“What if it were Today?”

 

Daily Bible Reading

 

FBC, Kentwood – All groups will meet in the sanctuary at 6 P.M. beginning tonight and continue for each Wednesday and each Sunday.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

God provides opportunities daily.  What we do with the opportunities is up to us.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

On coming to the house,

they saw the child with his mother Mary,

and they bowed down and worshiped him.

Then they opened their treasures

and presented him with gifts of gold,

frankincense

and myrrh.  

And having been warned in a dream

not to go back to Herod,

they returned to their country by another route.

~Matthew 2:11-12~

Hymn of the Day – “We Three Kings”

 

Remember the Don Alexander family in your prayers.  Contact Dawson Primes to help.

 http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/crime_police/article_3d6dd7fe-cc6f-11e6-82e2-8f1493a817fe.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share

(This fire was at the location of the site of where David and I lived our from 1967-1970, long before the house was built.)

 

William Joseph “Billy” Guzzardo
Robert “Bob” Lee Holmes

 

Scripture Writing – Philipians 2:9-12

Article shared by our son-in-law, Boyd

https://www.imb.org/2016/12/27/five-fundamentals-of-mentorship/

I think there is a message/opportunity for all of us here.

Children in Action and other regular services for adults and youth will be held tonight at FBC, Kentwood.  I’m looking forward to seeing the children at 6 P.M.

 

What does God have planned for you today?

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.

I bring you good news

that will cause great joy for all the people.

Today in the town of David

a Savior has been born to you;

he is the Messiah, the Lord.

This will be a sign to you:

You will find a baby wrapped in cloths

and lying in a manger.”

~Luke 2:10-12~

 

We saw Kent Muse at the funeral home.  He continues to do very well following his liver transplant.  Continue to pray for him.

Norma Muse is at her daughter’s house.  Please continue to pray for her.

 

Scripture Writing – Galatians 4:4-7

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 

  • Honors ladies with December birthdays
  • Tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
  • The Cafe

Children’s Mission

  • Wednesdays from 6-7 P.M.
  • L-Wing of FBC, Kentwood

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Continuing in John 13
  • 10 A.M.
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood

 

Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”                          ~ Luke 2:28-32 (NIV) ~

“The Light of the World is Jesus”

 

Jesus is the light that we all need to follow.

Anna Lee

 

Christmas Eve Eve

“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,

because he has come to his people and redeemed them.

~Luke 1:68~

 

I’ll post the obituary for Mr. Burnell Simpson when it becomes available.  I know we are all reliving such precious memories of him as we think about our loss.

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 2:8-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Looking ahead:

  • This morning – Friday Morning Bible Study at 10 A.M.
  • Tomorrow evening – Christmas Eve service at 5 P.M.
  • Christmas – There’s no better place to spend Jesus’ birthday than church!
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 10 A.M.
  • Wednesday – Children’s Missions at 6:00 in the L-Wing

 

The Wise Men Visit Jesus

Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea. This happened while Herod was king of Judea. After Jesus’ birth, Wise Men from the east came to Jerusalem.                  ~Matthew 2:1~

“We Three Kings”

 

Bible Reading Plan for 2017 – Copies of a plan I chose are available at FBC.  Check the sanctuary or the church office.  I like to get a new copy of God’s Word for my daily readings. David bought me the one I chose for this year.

 

Help someone’s celebration of Christmas!  Think outside your family.

Anna Lee