Category: Fall Food Round-uo

Sunday

“Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”

 ~Matthew 6:32-33 NLT~

 

 

 

Scripture Writing for September 8th – James 1:2-4

 

 

 

Fall Food Round-Up for LA Baptist Children’s Home – You have one week to bring in your donations.  Check with the church office if you need ideas about what to contribute.  Remember, we are feeding the children for a year with our donations.

 

 

 

Georgia Barnette Mission Offering for Louisiana – This will be the focus of the Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting Monday, a week from tomorrow.  The meeting will begin at 10 A.M. and conclude with a covered dish lunch.  Everyone is invited to participate at Hillsdale Baptist Church that day.

 

 

 

Sunday School begins at 9:15 this morning at FBC, Kentwood.  The worship service begins at 10:30.  This is Bro. Darryl’s introduction/invitation for today.

Good morning.
This morning we pick up our journey through Numbers in chapter 19. What are you doing to prepare to meet God in worship this morning? In this chapter we learn what God told His people about preparing to worship. We are to be clean. How do we get clean? We are to start out by being obedient. Next, God asks us to become sanctified or “clean”. And lastly, we are to be reverent and to fear God (show respect for Him). The path to salvation mirrors this. We are to be obedient to God by obeying His call to return to Him. We are to ask Him to forgive us for our sins and transgressions against Him. This cleanses us. We are to respect God in the same way that we respect a loving parent. A loving parent will do what is necessary to help us become the person that we are supposed to be. This means support, love, encouragement, correction, and discipline. True worship of God comes when we enter His presence in a renewed state of mind and spirit. Are you truly prepared to worship today? Join us this morning at FBC Kentwood as we renew our commitment to God through Christ. (We will be leaning on Exodus 19 today).

 

For those who cannot be in attendance, you can view the service on Facebook (Kentwood, First Baptist Church) at 10:30 A.M.

 

 

 

Don’t forget to pray for the victims of Hurricane Dorian and for the many volunteers who are already serving to help the victims.

 

 

 

Have a blessed Lord’s Day!  Be a blessing to someone else this Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus.” 

~Philippians 4:19 The Message~

 

 

 

Request from Pam Sellers:

Please add Rick George to our prayer list. He will be having heart valve surgery on the 10th. Thanks!!!

 

 

 

Buddy Morris had a stent put in his leg and is doing well.

 

 

 

The obituary for Mrs. Hollis Ann Hayden is not on the home page of  McKneely Funeral Home in Hammond yet.  Pray for Adam Hayden, her grandson.

 

 

 

LC Football Players Baptized

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – September 7 – Isaiah 61: 10-11

 

 

 

Coming soon:

  • Week of 15th – Georgia Barnette Offering Week of Prayer for Louisiana
  • 16th – Fall Food Round-Up
  • 16th – Two Rivers WMU at Hillsdale
  • 4th Thursday morning – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe
  • Operation Christmas Child – Let me know when you are available to help prepare items for boxes.

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying.  You make a difference.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus.

Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

~2 Timothy 1:13-14 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Today, I want to focus on unspoken prayers.  Many people keep their troubles to themselves for one reason or another.  Remember these people as they carry a big load on their shoulders and in their hearts.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – September 4 – Isaiah 9: 1-7, 12:6

Reminder: The form for the month of September is available in the sanctuary of FBC, Kentwood if you would like one for your Bible or just to keep.

 

 

 

Fall Food Round-Up – September 16

Get your items turned in by the 15th.  A list is available at FBC.  Remember, this is to stock the LA Baptist Children’s Home for the next year.  What an honor it is to help the children by providing food for their meals!

 

 

 

Katie McElveen will be sharing about the Georgia Barnette Offering at the Two Rivers WMU meeting on September 16th at Hillsdale.  You will want to hear how our funds are used for missions in out state.

 

 

 

Remember our families with children and youth as they try to adjust to new schedules that include church, school, and extra activities.  Pray that God guides them as they make both long-term and short-term decisions.

 

 

 

Continue to pray for those in the path of Hurricane Dorian and those who have traveled or will be be rushing to help in various ways.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart.

And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.

So don’t be troubled or afraid.” 

~John 14:27 NLT~

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – September 3 – Hebrews 12:1-6

 

 

 

Continue to pray for those who have been/will be visited by Hurricane Dorian.  Thank God for those who have gone to help the people recover from the problems brought by Dorian.

 

 

Fall Food Round-Up – All food and cleaning supplies are to be picked up from FBC, Kentwood first thing Monday, September 16.  Help support these children from the LA Baptist Children’s Home.  This is our once-a-year food drive for them.

 

 

 

Two River’s Associational WMU will meet Monday, September 16 at 10 A.M. at Hillsdale Baptist Church.  Katie McElveen will be sharing about how the Georgia Barnette Offering is used in Louisiana.  A covered-dish meal will follow the meeting.

 

 

 

September 24th is the date of this month’s “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe.  Come for 11 A.M.  The meeting is concluded with birthday cake for ladies with September birthdays.

 

 

 

Thank God for the decisions made at our local churches recently.  May God continue to work in each church.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

We had overnight guests from Texas arrive after we went to bed and sleeping a little late for my normal morning posting.  I’m thankful for the company and hope they have a great day in Baton Rouge.

“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.  

I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

~Genesis 12:2-3~

 

 

Good news from MS this morning.  Carol B. Sealey got to leave the hospital yesterday.  She will still be getting therapy and other medical care.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.  Thanks to all of you for praying and to God for answering our prayers in a great way.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 30 an 31 

  • August 30 – Job 38:4-7
  • August 31 – Genesis 12:2-3

I apologize for getting my days confused this month.  Our life just doesn’t run on a regular schedule now, so I often am confused about the day.  At least that is what I am going to blame it on.

The Scriptures for September will be available at church tomorrow.

 

 

 

Counting tomorrow, there are only three more Sundays to turn in items for the LA Baptist Children’s Home Fall Food Round-up.  This is our once-a-year opportunity to help them with food needs for the next year.

 

 

 

In September, we begin to think of the annual mission offering for Louisiana, the Georgia Barnette offering.  Help us share the Good News in various ways in Louisiana.  The 2019 theme is “Impart Truth Today”.

 

 

 

I hope you are enjoying shopping for the Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes”.  You can pack some for you as an individual or contribute the the church’s boxes.  If you need a box or boxes, please let me know.

 

 

 

I want to end the day with a very big need.  Pray for the people of Florida and other areas that will face destructive Hurricane Dorian in the next days.  Pray for those who live in areas were the storm will go.  Pray for the first responders who will be busy helping others.  Pray for the others such as the electrical power people who will be working as soon as it is safe.  I saw convoys for trucks going that way Wednesday.  Pray for Louisiana Baptist and others who will be doing disaster relief for the coming months.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Let us strip off anything that slows us down or holds us back, and especially those sins that wrap themselves so tightly around our feet and trip us up; and let us run with patience the particular race that God has set before us.” 

~Hebrews 12:1 TLB~

 

 

 

Rev. Bill Ichter, a former minister of music at FBC , Amite and a long-time music minister missionary in Brazil has had a heart attack and is in ICU in Minden, LA.  Please pray for this sweet man who has built a Christian and missionary legacy that is continuing the the next generations of his family.

 

 

 

Pray for the Bean family.  They have loved and taken care of their uncle, Tim, for the last ten years since this sister and caregiver passed away.  Doctors have told the family it is time to move him to a place where he can receive 24/7 care, so Tim is now set up like a king in the Liberty nursing home.  Pray for Tim and for the family as they all make this adjustment.

 

 

 

Diane Thompson

April 13, 1950 – August 26, 2019

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at her home. She was born April 13, 1950 in Tuscaloosa, AL and was 69 years of age. She is survived by her 2 sons, Johnny Ray Thompson and wife Gina and Lawerence Mitchell Thompson, Sr.; grandchildren, Lawerence Logan Thompson and wife Ashley, Koren Thompson, Katie Thompson, Lydia “Marcy” Thompson and husband Evan, Lawerence Mitchell Thompson, Jr., and Jonathan Thompson; great grandchildren, Levi Thompson, Titus Nunnery, Reese Lambert and sister, Brenda Hale and husband, Junior; 2 brothers, Herbie Gurganus and wife, Della, and Ray Gurganus and wife, Joni. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawerence George Thompson; parents, Arvel and Mildred Gurganus. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was beloved by all! Graveside Services will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, at 9:30AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Leon Dunn. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Catherine McNabb Yarborough

April 01, 1926 – August 27, 2019

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. She was born April 1, 1926 in Kentwood, LA and was 93 years of age. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Kentwood. She is survived by 6 children,  Jewel Cutrer and husband, Sherman, Julia Currier and husband, David, Vickie Blades, Hubert Yarborough, Jr. and wife, Donna, Tammie Roberts and husband, Dwayne, Tracey Phelps and husband, Mike; son-in-law, Charles Wall, Sr.; 13 grandchildren, Charles “Sonny” Wall, Jr. and wife, Rose, Catherine Martin, Sherman Cutrer, Jr., Joseph Cutrer and wife, Amy, Jason Travis, Jennifer Daigle, Casey Blades and wife, Alison, Jesse Blades and wife, Tabitha, Josh Yarborough and wife, Lauren, Justin Roberts and wife, Megan, Brody Roberts, Reagan Phelps and Emily Catherine Phelps; 19 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Hubert Yarborough, Sr.; daughter, Joyce Gail Wall; grandson, Max Blades; parents, George and Ethel Day McNabb; siblings, Emma Gardner, Sally Nettles, Mamie Allen, Monte Edwards, Alma Ashford, Mary Kelley, Joyce Travis, Claude McNabb, Fred McNabb and Frank McNabb; and infant sisters, Alline McNabb and Allie McNabb. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM, Thursday, August 29, 2019, and from 8:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM Friday, August 30, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Baugh and Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 28 – Revelation 1:7

 

 

 

If you are going shopping today, don’t forget the Fall Food Round-Up for the LA Baptist Children’s Home and the Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  For the children’s home, you may want to consider buying cases of regular food or food products.  They are easier to hand and transport than bags of items.

 

 

 

Let God’s love shine through you in a big way today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

“A branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.

Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches.

Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit.

For apart from me you can do nothing.”

 ~John 15:4-5 NLT~

 

 

 

Last night, I tried to write TPL for today because we were leaving for Baton Rouge at 5:45 this morning.  I didn’t get it done. During the night, I once again thought I was going to write it, but again it didn’t happen.  We are home from Ochsner and a very good stop at Dollar Tree near the hospital.  I love shopping for Operation Christmas Child and getting to answer questions about what I am doing.  Two ladies provided me most of the money I spent today.  Thank you C. and A.!

Yesterday, two ladies turned in the boxes they chose to pack individually.  Other ladies turned in items that will help to fill several boxes.  One sweet, faithful class turned in many bags of items that were purchased last week.  Thanks to all of you.

I will be working in the OCC room some this week.  If you would like to help, please contact me so we can schedule a suitable time.

 

 

 

 

Today, David‘s blood level was 8.1, the highest it has been in months.  The increased dosage of Procrit is helping!  The early drive and the rain made the drive more difficult than usual, but with thankful hearts, we are glad to be home again.  Your regular prayers are getting us through these days.

Several others from Kentwood are also doing well amid treatments.  Please continue to pray for Bryan Tate, Linda Callihan, and Buddy Morris.

Gaylon Cutrer is having a few more problems than usual, so spend some extra time on your prayers for him.  He and his family will be very appreciative.

Today, with a heavy heart, I share that Lori Rhodes has some serious health issues.  Lori and her husband, Keith, served in our church working with the youth.

“Lori has been diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy. This rare disease is in the Parkinson’s family, but Lori does not have Parkinson’s She has MSA-C (c standing for cerebellum). There is no cure. Life expectancy ranges from 6 years to 15 years based on the onset of symptoms (we really don’t know when her symptoms began but could be up to 5-6 years ago).”

The full report on Lori is on my facebook page.

I also what to share there has been another death, a man from Greensburg.  I’ll post the complete obituary when it becomes available.

Thomas Dover

July 25, 1952 – July 16, 2019

 

 

Jeff Van, the pastor of South McComb Baptist Church, share quotes that seem to touch my heart often.  Today’s quote is:

“It’s easy to praise Him in the sunshine, but your breakthrough comes when you praise Him in the dark…He’s there, we must simply trust the process.”

                                                                                                                              -Tony Evans

Thankfully, my family and the families of many of you understand praising God “in the dark”.  If you don’t, please locate someone who can help you get to this point in your life.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 26 – Habakkuk 3:3-4

 

 

 

Yesterday, I was asked about what size cans of food were needed for the LA Baptist Children’s Home in a few weeks.  The answer, is buy items like you would for your family.  The man is going to buy a couple cases of canned goods.  That plan might work for you too!  The pick-up time at FBC is early Monday morning, three weeks from today.

 

 

 

Enjoy the sound of the rain again, but please try to stay dry.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“The LORD does not look at the things people look at.

People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 

~1 Samuel 16:7 NIV~

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child is celebrating ten years of “The Greatest Journey”.

  • The 12-lesson Bible study teaches participants how to follow Christ and share Him with others.
  • It is currently taught by over 920,000 volunteer teachers in more than 100 countries.

 

 

 

Fall Food Round-Up for the LA Baptist Children’s Home – It’s a good idea to bring your items in now, so you won’t forget them later.  The truck will be at our church on Monday,  September 16, so get your items in by the 15th.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 19 – Romans 1:17

 

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for all the local families that have had deaths in the last few weeks.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for our students during the first weeks of a new year.  College students are beginning to move into their dorms now.  Pray the value system the parents taught them will be remembered and honored.

 

 

 

Make a point of doing something special for a ministry of your church this week.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Sunday – God’s Day!

   This is the day that the Lord has made;
    let us rejoice and be glad in it.

~Psalm 118:24 (ESV)~

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Melinda Russell and others who have had procedures/surgeries.  I mention her name in particular because she is out of our country and undergoing medical treatment.  Also, please pray for those who will have procedures/surgeries in the coming week.

 

 

 

 

The Fall Food Roundup for the LA Baptist Children’s Home is only four weeks away.  Be sure to get your items to the church for the September 16th pickup.  Some of the items they need are:

  • Bottled water
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher detergent
  • Canned fruit
  • Paper towels
  • Sugar

 

 

 

I’m looking forward to peeking in bags today at church to see what you have brought for Operation Christmas Child.  David and I are always excited to prepare shoeboxes so children will receive some small gifts and an opportunity for them to “meet” Jesus.

  • The Greatest Journey discipleship course is offered to show children how to know Christ and share Him with others.
  • Children lead their families to faith in Christ and new churches are born.

 

 

Please continue to pray for the family of Douglas Glass, a Zachary fireman from Osyka who was killed on his way to work Friday morning.    I will post an obituary when it is available.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 17  & 18

  • I Corinthians 13:12
  • James 1:27

 

 

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

For no one is cast off by the Lord forever.

Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.

~Lamentations 3:31-32~

Another update on Kristi Alford:
Kristi Alford having her last treatment today . Please pray the side affects aren’t so awful . She had a rough time last night . But I am so thankful she was able to do her last treatment for this week today . Now she will have a 21 day rest period . Lord I ask u to infuse her with supernatural strength. Let this 21 day rest renew her strength like that of a eagle . Soaring to heights in her health that she could never imagine happening . U Lord can hold back the bad effects of these treatments. While healing her body completely. Using the hard thing to bring out the very best thing in her life . A Healed Well Body . What a great testimony this will be and has been . We Praise & Thank U Jesus . Psalm 103 1 Bless the Lord oh my soul & all that is within me bless his holy name 2: Bless the Lord oh my soul & forget not his benefits 3:Who forgives all of our iniquities. Who HEAlS all our diseases Kristi . 4: Who redeems your life Kristi from destruction, who crowns you Kristi with loving kindness & tender mercies . 5:Who satisfies your mouth with good things . So that Kristi your youth is renewed like the eagles . Praying His Word over you everyday.
Another update on Bryan Tate:

The travelers made it home. Not in time to Meet the Jackets though. They wanted to be back In support of Brody who’s a senior this year. A pharmacy mix up and Lake Charles traffic delayed them.

But Bryan got a good report. Total remission! He will still have to complete the 16 months of maintenance. Best News is he won’t have to travel to Houston for one day each month during the three months he’s home. He has been put back under Dr Saux’s care for the monthly infusions and can take them in Covington! Every 4th month he will be in Houston for a month to do the immune therapy.

Thank you for the prayers that have been sent in his name . Asking for Continued prayers as he continues on this journey. He will always be connected to MDA for follow ups. Just so fortunate to have received the best care from the doctors, nurses, staff and our special “angel” there.

God is faithful to his promises.

 

 

 

 

Debi M Wilkinson also made it home from MD Anderson.  She makes monthly trips to Houston.

 

 

 

It’s back to school time.  Some schools have already begun a new year.  Others will do so soon.  Please say a special prayer for the Tangipahoa Parish School System which will be working without much of the technology they have depended on.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 10 – Lamentations 3: 31-32

 

 

 

The Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home will soon be collecting food for the annual Fall Food Round-Up and picking up at FBC, Kentwood on Monday, September 16th.  Some of the items they need the most are:

  • BBQ Sauce
  • Disinfectant Spray
  • Flavoring for Baking
  • Instant Potatoes
  • Velveta Cheese

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child 

A donation of $9.00 is critical for the project.  It provides for

  • Collection of the shoeboxes
  • Processing
  • Shipping to over 100 countries
  • Training in local churches
  • The “Ministry Partner Guide”
  • The “Greatest Gift Gospel” Booklets

Give online through “Follow Your Box” to receive a tracking label and discover the destination of your shoebox gift.

I often hear people say something about the cost of shipment.  My reply is that in years of shipping personal packages overseas, I can seldom send a shoebox-sized box for less than $50.00.  The $9.00 fee seems very reasonable to me.

 

 

 

This morning we will be making a count of what we have at this point.  Park near the patio area to help.  

Anna Lee