Category: Devotional

Monday

“The King will reply,

‘I tell you the truth,

whatever you did

for one of the least of these

brothers of mine,

you did for me.’

~Matthew 25:40~

During the holiday season, most of us will be doing special things for others.  Doing and giving is wonderful and one of the lessons that God wants us to learn early and do for many years.  I’m thankful when I hear of all those who are being blessed by our gifts of food, time, transportation, etc.  I hope this will continue all year long for all of us.

 

Mr. James Miller will be going to his doctor today for an update.  Pray for Mr. James and “Miss” Mary as they travel today and as they hear the report.  As you pray for them, don’t forget to pray for her son-in-law who is having a heart procedure this morning in Jackson.

Arie Annabelle Beulah Varnado Jennings of the East Fork community in Kentwood, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence on December 5, 2015.

She was born November 30, 1928 in Kentwood, LA. She was the daughter of John W. and Alma Dykes Varnado.

She was retired from the State of Louisiana where she worked for 38 1/2 years at the I-55 weigh station. She was a member of East Fork Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wallace Preston Jennings Sr.; two brothers and four sisters.

Survived by her children Mildred and Elder Douglas Graham, John and Shelia Jennings, Wallace Jr. and Veronica Jennings, Elsie and Tim Sharkey, and special friend Sam Agnello, grandchildren Harry and Darlene, Darrin and Bridget, Preston Sr. and Pam Graham, Joseph and Yolanda, and Christopher Jennings, Natalie and Dan’l Sr. Johnson, Sarah and John Campbell, Michael and Jaime Jennings, Laura and Maverick Guidry, Danny and Kylie Sharkey, Jessica and Daniel Venable, Taylor and Haileigh Sharkey, and step-grandchildren Tommy and Scott Thornhill, Billy and Sarah, Alan and Summer and Christopher Reeves; great- grandchildren Rebekah and Chris Burkes, Esther and Nathan Davis, Aaron Graham, Caleb and Kelsie, Jesse and Shelby Graham, Brittany Graham and Cody Coniglio, Precious and Presley and Preston Jr. Graham, Tyler and Corbin Jennings, Dan’l Jr, Skye, Charlotte, Summer, and Duke Johnson, Lucy Jennings, Rilee and Allee Sharkey, Lakelynn, Preston, Annabelle, and Peyton Venable; step-great-grandchildren Cody and Ava Thornhill, Brittany, Bailey, Alana, and LeeAnn Reeves, Kayla and Trent Seabrook, Abbie Jones; great-great-grandchildren, Elijah, Peyton, and Chase Graham, and was anticipating the arrival of great granddaughter, Jade, and a great- great –granddaughter, Aubrey Kate. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Harry Graham, Jr., Darrin Graham, Preston Graham, Joseph Jennings, Christopher Jennings, Michael Jennings and Danny Sharkey. Honorary pallbearers will be Preston Graham, Jr., Dan’l Johnson, Duke Johnson, Tyler Jennings, Corbin Jennings, Caleb Graham, Jesse Graham, Aaron Graham, Rilee Sharkey, Preston Venable and Peyton Venable.

Visitation is Monday at East Fork Baptist Church on 17280 Hwy. 1054 from 5PM until 9PM and continues Tuesday from 10AM until services at 11AM with Elder Douglas Graham, Elder Doyle Ball, Dr. Danny Smith and Bro. Gibbie McMillan Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS.

Share condolences at catchingsfuneralhome.com

Joey Feek

Joey’s faith is glowing!  Read why she said she would go through this cancer ordeal again.

http://www.godvine.com/read/she-s-fighting-for-her-life-and-says-it-s-all-worth-it-because-of-this–1140.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fbpage&utm_campaign=gvupdate

 

All the area churches are having holiday programs, caroling, meals, and other activities.  I hope you will spend as much and more time in celebrating the birth of Jesus and doing for others as you do shopping for gift for people who already have more than they need.

 

Read the Bible in 2015

Scripture Writing

 

Food for Families 

David and I made the food delivery yesterday afternoon.  Once again, the food was greatly appreciated.  Thanks to the ladies who contributed frozen food this month.

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Beginning the book of John with the introduction to the book
  • Please feel free to join us at 10 A.M.

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 8

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Show your Christian Christmas spirit today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

The LORD said to Job:  

“Will the one who contends with the Almighty

correct him?

Let him who accuses God answer him!”

~Job 40:1-2~

Elaine Tolar Doucette was able to leave the hospital yesterday.  Pray for her as she recovers from surgery and waits for the lab report.

Pray for the Estay family.  Landon and Alisha were expecting the delivery of their second daughter and third child, but Claire Isabella gained her angel wings before she was born.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 21-22

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40:1-5

Reminder – Please don’t forget to bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School.  The food will be shared with a family Sunday afternoon.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Joey and Rory Feek

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

As we prepare to celebrate another holiday season, let us never forget those who are alone, sick, grieving, away from home, etc.

Anna Lee

The LORD said to Job:  

“Will the one who contends with the Almighty

correct him?

Let him who accuses God answer him!”

~Job 40:1-2~

Elaine Tolar Doucette was able to leave the hospital yesterday.  Pray for her as she recovers from surgery and waits for the lab report.

Pray for the Estay family.  Landon and Alisha were expecting the delivery of their second daughter and third child, but Claire Isabella gained her angel wings before she was born.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 21-22

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40:1-5

Reminder – Please don’t forget to bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School.  The food will be shared with a family Sunday afternoon.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Joey and Rory Feek

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

As we prepare to celebrate another holiday season, let us never forget those who are alone, sick, grieving, away from home, etc.  

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and comes down from the Father of lights,

whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

~James 1:17, NKJV~

 

Mr. James and “Miss” Mary Miller need your continued prayers.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Revelation 1-6

Scripture Writing for December 4th – Isaiah 11: 6-10

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote. and a Song

 

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Week of Prayer –  Day 6

 

Reminder

  • Cook and freeze some frozen food for a family that is very appreciative to the support.
  • Bring food to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School this week.

 

 

I know and serve God who takes care of me daily and will continue to do so.  I have no doubt about that.  I hope you can say the same  thing.  If not, fine someone who can help you find God and lead you to trusting Him.  Then.  you will be able to sing, “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” and feel confident you do and He will.

Anna Lee

Thursday

But be sure to fear the LORD

and serve him faithfully with all your heart;

consider what great things he has done for you.

1 Samuel 12:24

 

Please pray for Michael Allen who was injured in an accident last weekend.  He was in ICU at North Oaks yesterday.

Harrell Sharkey is undergoing additional testing after learning he has cancer.  Please pray for the entire family.

Keith Womack is still in pain because of the kidney stone he has.  Please pray he can  endure until he can have surgery.

Elaine Tolar Doucette’s surgery went well yesterday.  Now, pray as the family waits seven to ten days for the lab report.

Pray for Andy Taylor as he has foot surgery Friday in Jackson.

Pray for Lisa W. Carruth as she faces surgery to fight infection.

Kenny Ray Gill continues to do well following his double knee replacement last week.

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 1:1-5

Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 1-2 

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“When Not to Rejoice” – http://odb.org/2015/12/03/when-not-to-rejoice/

Do not gloat when your enemy falls.                                                                                                                                         ~Proverbs 24:17~

“Blessed Be the Tie that Binds”

Lyrics – http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/b/b/t/bbtttb.htm

History – http://www.lectionary.org/HymnStories/Blest%20Be%20the%20Tie%20That%20Binds.htm

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6lzTJfWdmk

 

Week of Prayer for International Missions – Day 5

 

Let’s reach out to those in our area who are nonbelievers just as our IMB missionaries reach out to those who are nonbelievers internationally.

Anna Lee 

 

 

Announcements

  • Friday morning Bible Study – TODAY at 10:00.
  • Frozen Food for Families – Sunday

Wednesday

You, O LORD, reign forever;

your throne endures from generation to generation.

~Lamentations 5:19~

 

Mr. James Miller has felt well enough to make the trips to Covington this w eek for treatment.  Pray for Mr. James’ illness and treatment.

Elaine Tolar Doucette will have surgery at North Oaks today.  Pray for her family, especially her parents, as they wait during this time.

 

 

Paul Wesley Varnado
Born: September 04, 1945
Died: November 17, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3508819&fh_id=10545

Gwyndolyn Alford Topham

Born: August 20, 1942
Died: November 30, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3508800http://

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions – Day 4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 137-139

Scripture Writing in 2015 – Isaiah 9:6-7

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Reminders

  • The Friday Morning Bible study will be Thursday this week at 11 A.M.
  • Senior Adults of FBC, Kentwood:  Christmas Lunch at 11 A.M. today
  • Frozen Food for Families – Sunday

 

 

Please remember to pray for all the families who are grieving during the holiday season.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants.

Then all your other needs will be met as well.”

~Matthew 6:33 NCV~

 

 

Please pray for Lisa W. Carruth.  She is having another surgery today at Woman’s Hospital. Pray for her family as they continue to stick with her through this difficult time.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher enjoyed her Thanksgiving visitors, but has had some difficulties since then.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

 

 

A member of the family contacted me last night.  As of this time,  I have no additional information.

It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that our son, husband, brother, and brother-in-law, Dr. Reggie Sanders, passed away on Saturday night at 11:11 pm at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. Services are pending. Reggie was a rock for us, his patients, his medical practice, his church family, and his many NOLA social club friends. We will miss his wit, his wisdom, and his unconditional love.

This is for those of you who know/knew the Osborn family of Roseland.

Jennifer Elaine Mauterer Lett

Born: July 19, 1966
Died: November 27, 2015

         http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3393397

 

Helen Louise Roberts
Born: August 04, 1931
Died: November 29, 2015
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3409951

 

 

Press – bpnews.net

Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Day 3: Trading Karma for Compassion in South Asia

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13787#.Vl0VUGSrTx4

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Nehemiah 1-4

December Scripture Writing Plan

I told you yesterday, I was going to start this today.  I hope you have a notebook or journal so you can do this with me.  The plan is to copy some verses (about half a page) each day. Then, if you choose, you can write your own thoughts about the verses.  It’s optional to write your thoughts.

December 1 – Isaiah 7: 14-17

If you want to print your own list, go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_FwK3u-_PH1SGVBQnRxSnBpZkE/view

 

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

We will meet THURSDAY morning this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

You are to give him the name Jesus.                                                                         ~Matthew 1:21~

 

 

Don’t forget your  Frozen Food for Families Sunday.

 

 

Thank-you for going to this site, reading, and praying each day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“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~

( I thought this was an appropriate scripture for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering week.  It sounds like what missionaries would say to us if they visited in our homes/churches.)

Gloria Gill had a conversion of her heart.  It is back in rhythm.  If all went well last night, she will be back at home today.

Elaine Tolar Doucette will be having surgery Wednesday morning.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Joey and Rory let us follow some very difficult days.  Your heart will be touched when you read this.                                 http://thislifeilive.com/braver-than-me/

Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and International Missions: Day 2

“Water of Life” for Central Asians” – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13786#.Vlwkc2SrTx4

Scripture Writing

Starting tomorrow, I will give you a new option, scripture writing.  You’ll need a new notebook or journal.  I will give you a list of verses to write each day.  The first one is only four verses and takes about half a page/less than ten minutes.  I think you will enjoy reading and writing the December scriptures about the birth of Jesus.  Be ready to write tomorrow.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 20-22

Devotional, Scripture, and a Hymn

 

Thankfulness: Day 30

Today, I’m thankful I don’t have to worry about coming “face to face” with Jesus one day.  I hope that as I step up that day that someone like Tennessee Ernie Ford is singing a solo such as “Face to Face with Christ, My Savior”.

How do you feel about coming face-to-face with Jesus?

Anna Lee

Sunday

Give thanks to the LORD,

for he is good;

his love endures forever.

~1 Chronicles 16:34~

 

 

 

Frieda Jones is having some pain issues following surgery that have affected her heart issues.  Please keep her in your prayers.

 

Fifth Sunday Singing at NZBC tonight at 6:30.  Among those singing tonight will be Bubba Roberts and Destiny Martin.  You are invited to come.

Today is day we have set aside to turn in stamped Christmas cards.  I will be delivering them to the jail tomorrow.

Next Sunday in our day to collect Frozen Food for Families.  If you have not already done so, you still have all week to put some food up to share next week.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – I John 1-3

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thankfulness: Day 29

Many people are depressed at one or more times of their lives. especially the holiday season.  God is always there and hoping they will reach for “Higher Ground”.  He’s always willing to lift them up.

May this Lord’s Day be special to you.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“All of us should …

enjoy what we have worked for.

It is God’s gift.”

~Ecclesiastes 3:13 GNT~

 

Pray for Gloria Gill.  She has A-fib and is hospitalized for treatment.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 19-20

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thankfulness: Day 28

Today, I want to describe some of the people who have been a blessing to my life.

  • The G.A. teacher who faithfully taught me about missions
  • The Training Union teacher who taught me to pray and care for the lost
  • The choir teacher who deepened my love for music at an early age
  • The new friends who recognized a loss caused by the death of a loved one
  • Church friends who cared for my family in the time of a more recent loss
  • Two young men who led the way for many opportunities to serve at an early age
  • A husband willing to do almost anything to assist in caring for others
  • An elderly deacon who bragged on my children, “not kids”
  • Children who served along side of me in numerous ways
  • A mother who taught me to “give” to others
  • A father who taught me to work and enjoy accomplishments
  • Faithful Christian friends who support many church projects
  • And many more….

Who has been a positive influence in your life?

Anna Lee

 

Friday

Enter his gates with thanksgiving

and his courts with praise;

give thanks to him

and praise his name.

~Psalm 100:4~

Rivers Wilkinson is scheduled to be released from the hospital today.  Let’s pray for the growing family.

Macy Gueldner was taken to the ER later yesterday afternoon because of fever.  The family needs our continued prayers.

Lisa Whitner Carruth is hospitalized with her husband, Danny, close to her side.  Keep them  in your prayers.

Mr. James Miller continues to need our prayers, support, and encouragement.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Malichi

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.

                                                                                                     ~1 John 3:20~

Thankfulness: Day 27

Today, I’m thankful for those who gave their Thanksgiving Day to provide service even it it meant being away from family.  The list is long: military, law enforcement, emergency workers, food service, store employees, etc.  I’m also thankful to those who open their homes to elderly neighbors, buy a meal for a man having his first Thanksgiving without his wife, caring for young couples far away from family, helping families spending the holiday in a hospital, etc.  These people remind me of the the hymn, “Others”.  I think these people make life better/happier for others.  What a blessing they are!

Anna Lee