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Sunday

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~

Mrs. Cecile Alford

This sweet lady has been hospitalized and is in ICU. Pray for all the family, especially for Rebecca who will be flying home tomorrow.

Cory’s Father-in-Law (From Chris Wales)

Please pray for Melanie Wales in the loss of her father, Kenneth Evans, this morning, Saturday 21. The funeral will be at 11:00 AM in Byram, MS, Wednesday February 25. Burial will follow later in the day in Vicksburg, MS.

Camp Living Waters will be hosting Men’s Night for the men of our association. Supper will be at 5:30 with a speaker to follow at 7:00.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

Breakfast at 8:00
Benefits a worthy need each month

Read the Bible in 2015

Romans 15-16
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+15-16&version=NIV

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Ask the Author” – http://odb.org/
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus. ~Hebrews 12:2~
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO4uIyz_d90
- http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/u/turnyour.htm

I’m looking forward to a great Lord’s Day. I trust you are too!

Anna Lee

Friday

“In the same way faith,

if it doesn’t have works,

is dead by itself.”

~James 2:17, HCSB~

Koltyn Gafford arrived at his home in Amite about 12:30 yesterday. He was welcomed by a number of people and numerous blue balloons and blue bows. The following was written by his dad, Bra.

What amazing day! Kristin and I would like to thank everyone for coming out to support us as we arrived home with our little miracle.
As soon as we got off the Amite exit we were escorted by the Amite Fire & Police Dept. It was so amazing to see all our friends and family along the road waving and displaying their blue ribbons for Koltyn. We can’t thank our community enough for the vast amount of support they have shown us. Please continue to pray for Koltyn’s progress. He is a miracle indeed!!!

Terri Easley, who resides on highway 441, was bitten in the face by a dog yesterday. She was sent by North Oaks to Baton Rouge. Please pray for her.

Joe Easley, who lives in the New Zion area, was moved from North Oaks to North Oaks rehab. Please continue to pray for Joe, Jean, and their family.

Mrs. Bessie Hayden is home and improving. Please keep her in your prayers.

Anne Ellzey, a retired school teacher and a former co-worker, has been having difficult health issues. The next 36 hours are critical. As you pray for Anne, please pray for her children and grandchildren.

Martha Pevey Drago completed her last chemo and is waiting for surgery to be scheduled.

Mr. Cush Shaw, brother of Mrs. Kathryn Kuss and Coach Elton Shaw, has had his first chemo. Pray for the family as they love and support this man.

Gerald Norman “Buddy” Birch

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=gerald-norman-birch-buddy&pid=174195087&fhid=17421

Third Thursday

The cold weather and schedule conflicts did not prevent another successful night of fellowship, music, and worship last night. We welcomed some new guests too.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 40-44

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Weighed Down” – http://odb.org/
Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. ~Hebrews 12:1~
“Burdens are Lifted at Calvary” –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgkZznGP3dY

God keeps on blessing and blessing! Oh, that reminds me of another song to sing in my heart today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

My name will be great among the nations,

from the rising to the setting of the sun.

In every place incense

and pure offerings will be brought to my name,

because my name will be great among the nations,”

says the LORD Almighty.

~Malachi 1:11~

Koltyn Gafforrd is coming home to Amite today. There are plans to quietly line the streets where they will travel later today. I know you will pray for the family as they care for him at home and for those who will be working with him.

Pray for Mansell Stinson who is hospitalized in St. Tammany where they are trying to increase his blood circulation.

Mrs. Mildred Birch is doing much better now that she is back in St. Helena Parish.

We seem to have a number of deaths/obituaries again today. Pray for each family.

Wendell “Skeeter” Arden Blackwell

Born: July 13, 1963
Died: February 17, 2015 http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2969724&fh_id=10545
James C. Pray, Jr.

Born: June 20, 1925
Died: February 18, 2015 http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2969653&fh_id=10545
Alton Earl Warren, Sr.

Born: March 07, 1925
Died: February 17, 2015 http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2969646&fh_id=10545
Dorothy Peek Lebo

Born: November 07, 1941
Died: February 17, 2015 http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2969567&fh_id=10545
“Buddy Birch” – Obituary is not available yet. I’ll post later.

Read the Bible in 2015

Job 15-16
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=job+15-16&version=NIV

Third Thursday Meeting at the Cabin

Tonight!
6:30 P.M.
Contact me if you need directions

Friday Morning Bible Study

Deborah
10:00 Friday
Everyone is welcome.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Whose Will?” – http://odb.org/
“O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” ~Matthew 26:39~
“Have Thy Own Way, Lord” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/t/hthineow.htm

“Do Something” with eternal value today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

He said:

“In my distress I called to the LORD,

and he answered me.

From the depths of the grave I called for help,

and you listened to my cry.

~Jonah 2:2~

Pray for smooth transitions

Mildred Birch – St. Helena Hospital after heart surgery in Baton Rouge
Koltyn Gafford – home in Amite following recent physical therapy at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans

Hammond – Joe Easley was able to get up and eat yesterday. Pray he continues to improve.

Martha Drago – At home in Arcola following her last chemo yesterday. Next step, surgery!

Deaths/Obituaries

Willie “Billy” Leon Prine

Born: August 04, 1938
Died: February 16, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2967986

Michael Allton “Mike” Passman

Born: April 22, 1941
Died: February 17, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm? action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2968899&fh_id=10545

Jake Wilson Allen
Born: October 31, 1948
Died: February 17, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2968579&fh_id=10545

Alton Warren of Roseland

Mr. Alton has been very ill. A niece reports his death. I’ll post an obituary when one is available.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 18-20

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Mirror, Mirror” – http://odb.org/
He who . . . is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. ~James 1:25~
“Be Ye Doers of the Word”
- http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/m/c/k/mckinney_bb.htm
- You will probably remember this children’s chorus from your youth.

Stay warm and safe today. It’s a good day to put on a pot of soup to share and even to make some visits by phone.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Therefore, He is always able

to save those who come to God through Him,

since He always lives to intercede for them.

~Hebrews 7:25, HCSB~

Dr. Earl Council is hospitalized in South Caroline and sicker than he was the last time. Please pray for this kind gentleman and his family.

Mrs. Mildred Birch is scheduled for her transfer to the Greensburg Hospital later today. Pray for her as she continues to recover from heart surgery.

Loretta Knight Binder

Born: June 22, 1935
Died: February 15, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2967802&fh_id=10545

Shirley Creel Little

Born: November 02, 1937
Died: February 15, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2967411&fh_id=10545

Camp Living Waters

Thanks to all who helped provide some of the other items needed at Camp Living Waters. I’m sure your contributions will make the coming season at CLW more successful. I appreciate your generosity. Monica Maddox from CLW is overwhelmed with your generosity.

Operation Christmas Child

Yesterday, I was asked to remind you of the boxes for Operation located in the hallway across from the kitchen at FBC, Kentwood. You can choose a brown paper bag, fill it, and return it to the same area. The bag tells you what to purchase for the shoeboxes we will be packing in the fall. If your items do not fit in the brown paper bag, simply attach the bag to the outside of the larger bag with a string/ribbon. Let’s get the items we will need to pack the shoeboxes to bless little children around the world with gifts and the opportunity to meet Jesus.

Baptist Press

bpnews.org

Friday Morning Bible Study

Women of the Bible – Deborah
Judges 4-5
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges+4-5&version=NIV

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Building a Bridge” – http://odb.org/
Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. ~1 Thessalonians 1:8~
“This Little Light of Mine”

Third Thursday

Two more days!
David and I are looking forward to a cabin full of people who love felloswhip, food, music, and a good devotional.
6:30 P.M.
Need directions? Contact me.

Read the Bible in 2015

Jude 7-11
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jude+7-11&version=NIV

Remember to let your little light shine today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

I forgot to mention Susan Rimes earlier. She had another fall last Friday and is “bummed up”. Pray for her to feel better soon.

Maxine Walker Strickland

Born: January 21, 1937
Died: February 09, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2962697&fh_id=10545

Pray for this family that has lost two members in less than a week. Mrs. Maxine Strickland was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Maxine Strickland Turner who passed away last Wednesday.

Monday Evening

Margie Causey

Born: April 13, 1932
Died: February 08, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2954737&fh_id=10545

Harvey Peek

Born: March 20, 1935
Died: February 08, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2954674&fh_id=10545

Sunday Afternoon

Alcyon’s sister’s surgery was delayed until Monday. Karen Ard will have four bypasses at that time. Please say more prayers.

Mr. Cush Shaw just got some news the family was not expecting. They will meet with the doctor tomorrow to learn more. Please be in pray for the family.

Mrs. Margie Causey passed away this morning. Please be in prayer for Mr. John and other family members.

Sunday

“And this same God who takes care of me

will supply all your needs from his glorious riches,

which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 4:19 NLT, second edition)~

Charles F. Bond

Born: June 21, 1935
Died: February 07, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2952376&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible in 2015 – Romans 11-12

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Who’s the Boss?” – http://odb.org/
Sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. ~Romans 6:14~
“Nothing but the Blood” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Nothing_but_the_Blood/

Operation Christmas Child

“These gifts can last a lifetime- this is the lamb I received in my box when I was 6, inside the same shoebox that I'm holding. Each shoebox has a story behind it, help make one this year.” – Luis, shoebox recipient

Operation Christmas Child

“These gifts can last a lifetime- this is the lamb I received in my box when I was 6, inside the same shoebox that I’m holding. Each shoebox has a story behind it, help make one this year.” – Luis, shoebox recipient

The Greatest Journey

Will you help us “go and make disciples of all nations” as Christ commanded?

SAMARITANSPURSE.ORG

Ladies Bible Study

Friday at 10 A.M
Fellowship Hall of FBC
“Miriam”

Coming Soon – Valentine Banquet

Friday, Feb. 13th
Fellowship Hall of FBC
Mike Estay cooking steak and all the trimmings
Sign the list or call the church office

Also Coming this Month – Ladies’ Night

Thursday, February 26th
6:15 – Desserts
“Love Letters”
Special program participants for Roseland, Kedron, Kentwood, and New Zion
All ladies from 3 – 103 are invited!

This morning – Sunday School at FBC, Kentwood

9:15 this morning
Classes for all age groups
Nursery provided

Have a meaningful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Consider the blameless,

observe the upright;

there is a future for the man of peace.

~Psalm 37:37~

Dustin Corey McDaniel

Born: July 30, 1990
Died: February 05, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2951512&fh_id=10545

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Birthday Celebration” – http://odb.org/
By You I have been upheld from birth . . . . My praise shall be continually of You. ~Psalm 71:6~

Blessings crown the head of the righteous.” ~Proverbs 10:6~

“Count Your Many Blessings” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/o/countyou.htm

Read the Bible in 2015 – Matthew 14-16 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+14-16&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Take some time today to prepare for the Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

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~

“In the same way faith,

if it doesn’t have works,

is dead by itself.”

~James 2:17, HCSB~

My name will be great among the nations,

from the rising to the setting of the sun.

In every place incense

and pure offerings will be brought to my name,

because my name will be great among the nations,”

says the LORD Almighty.

~Malachi 1:11~

He said:

“In my distress I called to the LORD,

and he answered me.

From the depths of the grave I called for help,

and you listened to my cry.

~Jonah 2:2~

He who . . . is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. ~James 1:25~

Therefore, He is always able

to save those who come to God through Him,

since He always lives to intercede for them.

~Hebrews 7:25, HCSB~

Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. ~1 Thessalonians 1:8~

“And this same God who takes care of me

will supply all your needs from his glorious riches,

which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 4:19 NLT, second edition)~

Consider the blameless,

observe the upright;

there is a future for the man of peace.

~Psalm 37:37~