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Saturday

The LORD is slow to anger but great in power;

the LORD will not leave the guilty unpunished.

His way is in the whirlwind and the storm,

and clouds are the dust of his feet

~Nahum 1:3~

 

Rev. James Woodrow Sessions
  • December 7, 1937 – November 17, 2016
  • Valdese, North Carolina
  • Heritage Funeral Home

 

Thankfulness: Day 19 – I’m thankful FBC, Kentwood was chosen to be a collection site for Operation Christmas Child.  It has been a rewarding week.  Now, bring your boxes in.  You only have two more days.  If you haven’t packed any boxes yet, come by and pick up a box to two and pack them today.  You will have a rewarding feeling in your heart as you select the items that will go in your box.  Help introduce some children to Jesus!

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 28: 6-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ — to the glory and praise of God.”                                 ~Philippians 1:9-11 NIV~

“To God be the Glory”

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

2 My Father’s house has many rooms;

if that were not so,

would I have told you that I am going there

to prepare a place for you?

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you,

I will come back and take you to be with me

that you also may be where I am.

4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”

~John 14:2-4~

 

 

Jeanna Lee-Newton is better.  Her mother, Brenda Russell, thanks you for your continued prayers.

Robin Miller Jordan’s husband, Patrick, was released from rehab to go home.  Thank God for this wonderful news.

Pray for our country as we transition to a new administration.

 

Sharon Rohner Needham

March 21, 1948 – November 13, 2016

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4005785

 

Shared by Butch Reviere –

My father-in-law, Rev. Willie J. Passman (a veteran of the Korean era) was received into the presence of our Heavenly Father just after 4pm yesterday, Nov. 14th. Visitation will be at Crain’s Funeral Home here in Franklinton Thursday from 5 til 9 and the celebration of his life and his Savior will be at Acy’s Creek Baptist Church Friday at 11:00am.

 

Thankfulness, Day 16 – Today, I’m thankful to have taught school so many, forty, years and to have hopefully impacted some knowledge, values, and Christian influence on hundreds of students.  It brings me great joy to see those students now and to get a hug and an update on their lives.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 119:18 (NIV)~

“Open My Eyes that I May See”

 

You can drop-off your OCC “Shoeboxes” at FBC, Kentwood from 9 A..M. – 5 P.M.

Children in Action, missions class for children from 3 years -5th grade, meets on Wednesdays at 6 P.M. in the L-wing of FBC, Kentwood

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 tomorrow night
Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood

 

NEW – We are working on beginning a video ministry to the homebound members of FBC,K next month.  If you know of any one who might enjoy viewing our church services, please contact the church office or me.  We will need to know if you have equipment to show a video.

 

May God use each of us to be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness

and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,

in whom we have redemption,

the forgiveness of sins.

~Colossians 1:13-14~

 

Our Madison is being baptized this morning in Prague.  We didn’t know until yesterday.  This is the first grandchild for us to miss this special event.  I’m up early, so at least I can pray at the approximate time.

 

Ray H. McElveen, Jr.

November 29, 1939 – November 12, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4004629&fh_id=10545

 

Thankfulness, Day 13 – Today I’m praying for a grandchild who has a love for all people, especially little children.  She has many skills such at singing, cooking, academics, ice-skating, and computer skills.  Lastly, she also has a giggle that is well-known and loved in the family.

 

Scripture Writing – I Chronicles 16:23-36

 

“Give thanks to the Lord.“  I Chronicles 16:34a

“Count Your Blessings”

 

This is the Lord’s Day.  Live it that way!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

 

Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior;

gather us and deliver us from the nations,

that we may give thanks to your holy name,

and glory in your praise.”

~1 Chronicles 16:35~

Jeanna Lee-Newman is at a care-giving location in New Orleans for at least the next four weeks.  Pray for her and for her family.

Chris Wales doesn’t seem to be home yet.  Pray for his recovery from knee-replacement surgery.  Pray for Kathy too.

David’s eyes were better yesterday than they have been since he started seeing the retina specialist.  David did require some laser surgery again.  He’s still to rest.  The doctor said he could drive again.  He chose to ride home and to/from a football game last night.

Larry Stevens Phillips

October 15, 1949 – November 11, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4004236&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – I Chronicles 16:8-14

 

Thankfulness, Day 12 – Today, I would like to share that I am thankful for a granddaughter who has intelligence, maturity, and always a sweet spirit.

 

Suggested Blogs

 

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you.

We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will t

through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.

~Colossians 1:9 (NIV)~

“Near to the Heart of God”

 

Coming Monday – FBC, Kentwood will be the drop-off location for Samaritan’s Purse “shoeboxes”.  Check the website for locations and times.  Also, check the website for how you can track the movement of the shoebox(es) you packed.  You can learn what country your box goes to.  Any individual, church, club, school, etc. can bring your boxes to us this year.

 

I’m so glad I get to be involved in the shoebox ministry!

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

“Don’t repay evil for evil.

Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you.

Instead, pay them back with a blessing.

That is what God has called you to do,

and he will grant you his blessing.”

~1 Peter 3:9 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

David and I had a good visit with Johnny Belgard Tuesday.  Four months in Ochsner was a long time.  He is looking better.  We thank God for his return to good health and for all your prayers for him.  One of the benefits of his improved health is the opportunity to again teach his Sunday School class at FBC, Amite.

Kathy said that Chris Wales may be able to return home tonight depending on how well he does in physical therapy.  Pray for Chris as he adjusts to his new knee,

Linda K. Graves is in Kentwood until Friday.  Thank God she has this opportunity to visit with friends and church family for a few days.

 

Gussie Hayden Stevens

February 09, 1934 – November 09, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4001749

Vertalee Hayden Blalock

December 10, 1924 – November 08, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4001784

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 136:1-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

     “Being Christian and American” – http://www.bpnews.net/47844/firstperson—being-christian-and-american

“On Mission Today” –  Subscribe and read stories such as “16 Ways to Pray for Missionaries” – http://lp.namb.net/subscribe-to-on-mission-today  (This is a free online magazine.)

    See this article as an example – https://www.imb.org/2016/11/08/16-ways-to-pray-for-missionaries/?utm_campaign=On+Mission+Today&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=37336950&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9YWOvN8TBcdCt30BC5YV6kyLI5bSah44DtjvtQ0o79BwCcQH0LRuedAIwgWT2I69PYbr3OewhSKJi6maFgL20_9cc8qA&_hsmi=37336950

Friday Morning Bible Study – FBC, Kentwood Fellowship Hall at 10:00; You are welcome to join us.

Christmas Joy Opportunity – Bring a book of Christmas stamps which will be placed on Christmas cards we already have and given to prisoners so they can communicate with family members during the Christmas Season.  The deadline is December 4th.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off – November 14-21 at FBC, Kentwood.

God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways;                                                                                                   he does great things beyond our understanding.                                                                                     He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’                                                                                                   and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’                                                                                                                                                        ~Job 37:5-6 (NIV)~

“He’s Everything to Me”

Lyrics – http://www.worshiptogether.com/songs/hes-everything-to-me

Scripture Reference – Acts 17:27

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S5AknvJAUU

Thankfulness Day 10 – I’m thankful for my grandson who has many outdoor skills/ love for country living, even though he was not raised in the country, leadership skills without being domineering, and is also very tenderhearted.

I hope you enjoyed “meeting my three grandsons”.  Tomorrow, I will begin to introduce you to my three granddaughters.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Moses answered the people,

“Do not be afraid.

Stand firm and you will see

the deliverance the LORD will bring you today.

The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.

~Exodus 14:13~

Kristi Alford has started round 2 of treatment at M.D. Anderson.  Please pray round 2 goes well.  Pray Kristi’s body handles the treatment well.

Pray for Chris and Kathy Wales as Chris prepares for knee surgery Monday in Baton Rouge.

 

Jana Marie Cornette

January 06, 1986 – October 31, 2016

Theresa McKean Doughty

January 24, 1941 – October 31, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3995764&fh_id=10545

James A. “Jimbo” Lee

May 23, 1967 – October 30, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3995435

 

George J. Trappey, Jr.  (Father of Dr. Bernard Trappey)

1924 – 2016 (Age 92)

New Iberia, Louisiana

http://www.pellerinfuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1869637

 

Time Change this weekend – “Fall back” – Set you clocks to an hour earlier when you go to be Saturday night.

 

Scripture Writing – I Corinthians 1: 4-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Ponder Anew – http://www.patheos.com/blogs/ponderanew/2016/10/24/dear-southern-baptists-open-letter-wayward-son/

There are some good points in this blog entry.  See for yourself.  Decide for yourself where you fit in.

“Forgive because You are Forgiven” – http://pastorrick.com/devotional/english/full-post/forgive-because-you-re-forgiven2

“Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others”

                                                          ~Colossians 3:13b NLT, 2nd Ed.~

“‘Whosoever’ Meaneth Me”

 

Thankfulness – Day 2 – Ancestors/Heritage – I’m thankful for the values I learned as a child and the ability to say my parents loved me.Generations of family members before me passed on a value system that is still important to me.  Learning the verse John 3:16 and many others was part of my Christian heritage.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

But even if you should suffer for what is right,

you are blessed. “

Do not fear their threats ;

do not be frightened.”

~1 Peter 3:14~

Gail Smith’s son-in-law, Robin Miller Jordan’s husband, is better.

He is off the vent HOORAY! He looks at us but is still on a good amount of pain meds. When I asked him if he wanted to see Clare he grunted which I took as a yes. He is still on a bit of oxygen through his nose. His blood pressure and heart started to increase because he still had that tube down his throat. He was not a happy camper. So I said to his nurse, I know my husband and he wants that tube out NOW! So she got permission from the respiratory doctor to remove it. Once it was out everything started to go down. He is still very weak and in and out of consciousness. We are ecstatic that his heart is pumping and working on it’s own. He is coming along but we still have much work to do! I am thrilled to see his pretty brown eyes open and so are the kids. Much love and thanks for the prayers.😘 The Jordan’s ❌⭕️❤️🙏🏻🏥

Blood Replacement Drive for Kristi Alford

  • Sunday, November 6th
  • Noon – 4 P.M.
  • East Fork Baptist Church
  • Sign up now by calling East Fork Baptist Church

Today is my five year anniversary since gamma knife surgery for a brain tumor!  God blessed us then and continues to do so.  Thank-you, God!

Frank Edward Church, Sr.

January 18, 1937 – October 29, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3993579&fh_id=10545

Mr. Danny Rivers

 

Scripture Writing – Choose your own verse!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“What Do You Want Your Church to Be?” by Dr. Waylon Bailey of FBC, Covinton – http://waylonbailey.com/2016/10/25/what-do-you-want-your-church-to-be/ – How does this compare to your vision for your church?

 “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”                                                                                                                                                    ~2 Chronicles 15:7~

“Toiling On”

 

Be sure you use some of the time God gives you this week to work for Him!

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

“Finally, brethren,

pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly

and be glorified,

just as it is with you.”

~2 Thessalonians 3:1 NKJV~

 

From Bill and Linda Frazier –

Please add Darla Hughes to the prayer list, she was transferred from Greensburg Hospital to the St. Tammany Hospital today.

Opportunity shared by Dana Hendry of East Fork –

Anyone available to help hang sheet rock at a church in Baton Rouge Saturday? Please message me. Lots of work to do and hands are slim!!  
 Sherwood Baptist. Materials will be there. Could use help and maybe a drill or two
Stephanie Michelle Waller

July 21, 1995 – October 25, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&lud=BCEF636D6537B0A4955B82365AF8F901&id=3990530&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – John 15:9-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

It’s crunch time for Operation Christmas Child!  I’m very excited!  If you have a strong back, I could use your help at 8 A.M. this morning.

Anna Lee