Category: Death Notice(s)

Thursday

For the grace of God has appeared

that offers salvation to all people.

~Titus 2:11~

Peggy Luce, wife of Rev. David Luce, is now cancer free.  After she heals from surgery, she will begin radiation.  She taught school at Oak Forest when he was a pastor west of Amite.

Betty Fussell is able to travel for medical treatment and tests and then return to her home. Pray for her, her family, and her friends.

Mary Frances Graham, sister of Jimmy Tolar, will be having surgery tomorrow in Houston.  Join with her family in praying.

 

Shira Easley, a friend to many, passed away Tuesday afternoon.  Thanks to those who gave me the message.  I was waiting for an obituary before posting, but have been informed that there will be a delay in getting the family together to make funeral plans.  She loved her Lord and served Him in many ways including missions and disaster relief where she was a chaplain.

 

Read the Bible Today – Deuteronomy 24-29 and Psalm 61-62.  My guide included readings on February 29, so I had to double up today.

 

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But he knows the way that I take;

when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

My feet have closely followed his steps;

I have kept to his way without turning aside.

~Job 23:10-11 (NIV)~

I have been blessed to have know many Christians whose lives preached this message!

“Trusting Jesus, That is All”

 

Did you locate some PAPERBACK Bibles for us to give to the inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail?  Bring them to a box beneath the stairs at the office entrance or beneath the stairs to the balcony.  This is a good ministry and one we can all participate in.  We can us new or used Bibles, complete Bibles or New Testaments.  They must be PAPERBACKS to be accepted by the jail.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Completing John this week and receiving study guide for the book of Ezekiel.  We plan to study chapters 4-8.  Mrs. Bessie Hayden requested we do this study.

Monday – Associational WMU meeting at FBC, Greensburg at 10 A.M.  Come to learn about North American Missions and the Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer which is next week.  Everyone is invited to join us.

 

Get ready to learn about mission work in North America.  I think we can all agree that we need to be a stronger Christian nation.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

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~

 

Barbara Hutchinson injured her knee Sunday night.  Pray for her please.

Susan Rimes had a MRI done Monday.  Pray as she waits to see what will be done.

Mildred Birch has been having several health issues.  Pray for “Miss” Mildred as she sees her doctors.

Majel Dean and Nancy Pledger have each had their second knee surgery.  Pray the recovery goes as smoothly as the first recovery went.

Both of the Harrells are improving.  Mr. Phillip is still in the hospital.   Thanks God they are recovering from the flu and feeling better.

 

Joy “Jody” Nadine Cutrer

January 22, 1961 – February 21, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4135721

Read the Bible Through – Deut. 17-20 and Psm. 59

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

~ 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)~

“Breathe on Me”

 

TODAY – Ladies, meet us at The Cafe at 11:00 this morning.  Children out of school?  Bring them with you.  We love children.  We will enjoy them as they enjoy some cake with us.

M-Jam – There is a missions meeting for children next month.  I’m happy to say we have turned in our registration for 22 people.  That’s 22 who will come back to our church with new enthusiasm and new ideas for missions.  I’m so excited about this opportunity!

 

If you have a prayer request, please call or write me on Gmail or FB.

 

Have a wonderful day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for

and assurance about what we do not see.

~Hebrews 11:1~

 

Please continue to pray for those who have been included on our prayer list lately and for those you know of who have not been listed.
Gary Joe Crowe

January 23, 1946 – February 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4134963

Charles Edward Davidson

January 18, 1945 – February 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4134717

 

Bible Reading for Today – Deut. 13-14 , Psalm 57, and Video, “The Law”                                      ( https://thebibleproject.com/product/the-law-video/)

This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him.

~Psalm 34:6a HCSB~

“Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”

Lyrics – http://www.hymnary.org/text/hear_our_prayer_o_lord_hear_our_pray

Hymn Story – http://www.hymnary.org/hymn/PsH/624

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuOkEh1H6eY – Beautiful!

Don’t forget those paperback Bibles.  

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

But you, dear friends,

by building yourselves up in your most holy faith

and praying in the Holy Spirit,

~Jude 1:20~

 

 

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is better.  Phyllis is still staying with her.  Mr. Phillip is still at Greensburg and slowly improving.  Keep praying, please.

Bettye Fussell was set to come home yesterday.  I know home will look so good to her. Please continue to pray for her.

 

Joe Crowe of Bolivar passed away yesterday.  I’ll post arrangements when they are available.  Please pray for Susanne and other family members.

 

Read the Bible – Deut. 10-12 and Psm. 56

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God

with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

This is the first and greatest commandment.

And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

~ Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV)~

“Take My Life and Let it Be”

 

Sunday Night – FBC, Kentwood – Concert by the Richards – 6 P.M.  (I’ve never heard or heard of this group, but I understand this couple sings wonderfully.) . You are invited to join us for the free concert.

Don’t forget to collect the used PAPERBACK Bibles for the jail ministry.  There is a box under the stairwell or bring your own box.  New PAPERBACK Bibles are also appreciated.

Monday, March 6th – Associational WMU Meeting at FBC, Greensburg at 10:00 to learn about the Annie Armstrong focus  for 2017 – Potluck lunch/Fellowship to follow.  Everyone is welcome whether you participate in WMU or not.  You can bring your PAPERBACK Bibles when your come.

 

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“There is no one holy like the LORD;

there is no one besides you;

there is no Rock like our God.

~1 Samuel 2:2~

 

Please continue to pray for Bettye Fussell and Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell Harrell.

David and I had a good visit with Debbie R. Miller yesterday.  She was glad to see us, as always.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

It seems we had been to a number of wakes and funerals lately.  That represents a number of friendships.  We never regret the special friendships God has blessed us with.

 

I have a good report to share.  David’s brother and sister-in-law from Holden finally got a trailer to live in while they continue to repair their home that was damaged in the August floods.  They are enjoying sleeping and eating in their new environment.

 

Donna M. Brown

September 04, 1965 – February 18, 2017

Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com
Bible Reading  – Numbers 35-36 and Psalm 52
The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,”
“You shall not murder,”
“You shall not steal,”
“You shall not covet,”
and whatever other command there may be,
are summed up in this one command:
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Love does no harm to a neighbor.
Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
~ Romans 13:9-10 (NIV)~
“Blessed Assurance”

I hope you have that assurance.  If not, search for someone today who can guide you to that special, life-changing assurance.

Anna Lee

 

Monday Afternoon

Jimmy Schwartz‘s memorial service was certainly a memory maker and just the way he would have wished it to be.  He will be greatly missed.

David and I saw Debbie Miller early this afternoon.  She seems to be doing much better.  That’s an answer to our prayers and the prayers of many others.

Mr. Phillip Harrell has had a heart issue and has the flu.  He’s at Greensburg hospital.  He is uncomfortable, but clearly thinking of “Miss” Annie Bell who is at home with the flu.  Phyllis  is with her.  Please pray for this couple and their caregivers.

Monday

My name will be great among the nations,

from where the sun rises to where it sets.

In every place incense and pure offerings

will be brought to me,

because my name will be great among the nations,”

says the LORD Almighty.

~Malachi 1:11~

 

Bettye Fussell had some problems yesterday.  Pray for her and her family today.

 

Jimmy Schwartz

Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 8 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Monday, February 20, 2017.

Bible Readings for the Week

Chapter 2 - God's Covenant with Abraham
Sunday
• Read Numbers 31-32
• Read Psalm 50
Monday
• Read Numbers 33-34
• Read Psalm 51
Tuesday
• Read Numbers 35-36
• Read Psalm 52 
Wednesday
• Watch Read Scripture: Deuteronomy
• Download the Poster (take notes!)
• Read Deuteronomy 1-3
• Read Psalm 53
Thursday
• Read Deuteronomy 4-6
• Read Psalm 54
Friday
• Read Deuteronomy 7-9
• Read Psalm 55
Saturday
• Watch Theme Video: The Law
• Read Deuteronomy 10-12
• Read Psalm 56
SUMMARY

In this week’s reading, we see the torch of Israel being passed from one generation to the next before they enter the Promised Land (remember the verdict God handed down to the rebellious generation in Num. 14). This is done, most symbolically, in the leadership of the Israelites being handed from Moses to Joshua. This new generation, with Joshua at the helm, tastes their first victories in battles with regional city-states on the east side of the Jordan River, an area called Moab.

However, Moses’ role is not yet done. You will also open the book of Deuteronomy this week, which is a collection of teachings by Moses that adapts the laws given at Mt. Sinai. He reshapes the covenant laws to address this new generation about to go into the Promised Land. His wise words provide inspiring promises to the Israelites if they keep the covenant laws, and he offers sobering warnings of what will happen if they do not.

Pay Special Attention: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, commonly called “the Shema,” became a prayer in Jewish tradition that was uttered twice a day. This practice continues on today, thousands of years later.
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Children in Action – Those who will be going to the missions fair next month will need to get their t-shirt order and $10.00 turned in by Sunday.

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men.”                                ~ 1 Timothy 2:1, NKJV~

 

“Sweet Hour of Prayer”

 

I trust you will be calmed in spirit and drawn closer to God through the words, music, and video for “Sweet Hour of Prayer”.

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

This morning I forgot to include Ora Lee Wilson‘s name.  She has learned that her pacemaker battery died last week and is functioning temporarily on a back-up battery.  She will be having surgery to replace her ten-year-old pacemaker soon.  Pray for her as she waits and then, goes through the surgery.

James “Jimmy” Charles Schwartz, Sr.

October 27, 1941 – February 18, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4117227&fh_id=10545

Sunday

But you, LORD, do not be far from me.

You are my strength; come quickly to help me.

~Psalm 22:19~

 

Arrangements for Jimmy Schwartz

  • Visitation 8-11 A.M. Monday at FBC, Kentwood
  • Memorial Service at 11 A.M.

Please be in prayer for the family.

 

Bible Reading for Today – Numbers 31-32 and Psalm 50

If you get behind, work hard to catch up.  That is much better than dropping out.  I just did some catching up myself.

Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives.         

~Colossians 3:16a NLT~

“Fill My Cup, Lord”

 

Have a blessed Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee