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Tuesday

“The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

and His ears are open to their prayers.”

~1 Peter 3:12a~

Continue to keep up with these children of Facebook.

The Adventures of Conner Man
Prayers for Eli

Jadon Pailet turned five and received a trampoline for his birthday. Now, he has a great personal piece of equipment for physical therapy.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Ziggler’s family as they sit by her side in the McComb hospital.

Please pray for the Allen/Newman families in the loss of Gabe in an accident yesterday.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Not Interested in Religion” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/b/bbtttb.htm

I learned something new today. Did you?

I’m looking forward to packing up the uniforms and shoes we have at this time to make delivery to Re-Store in Amite. If you are interested in helping, meet at FBC, Kentwood at 10:00 this morning.

I’m going to do my part to make this a great day!

Anna Lee

Labor Day

“One thing I do:

Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead,

I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 3:13b-14, HCSB~

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Cupbearer to the King” – http://odb.org/

Tomorrow, Tuesday, we will meet at the church at 10:00 to organize and pray over the donations of shoes and uniforms for Re-Store in Amite. Then, the donations will be delivered along with some cards for the counter that help point people to Jesus. If you have shoes, especially shoes for children, and uniforms of any size or color, it’s not too late. Leave them inside the office or main door of FBC, Kentwood. We’ll make another delivery later. Also, begin collecting blankets and jackets that you wish to contribute.

The truck from the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home will be in Kentwood a week from today to pick up food items for the cottages there. You have one week to get your donation ready.

Don’t forget the “Lucy” Bible study on Friday mornings at 10:00. Each lesson stands independent of the other lessons, so if you miss one, you will be okay to do the next one without any problem. The unique feature about this study is there is no homework and no cost.

In a couple of weeks, a Beth Moore Bible study will begin on Monday nights. Sign up now, so a book will be ordered for you.

Today’s Hymn – “Blessed Assurance” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/l/e/blesseda.htm

Be sure of read the comments above the lyrics. What a sad, but interesting, story. At least they recognized where their hope rested.

Have a great holiday!

Anna Lee

Saturday

God “is the blessed and only Sovereign,

the King of kings,

and the Lord of lords.”

~1 Timothy 7:15b, HCSB~

Brandy Potts want me to clarify the the EFBC children’s choir rehearsal she posted about is for Sunday evenings.

Yes, Austin Rose did make it home to march in with his high school band in Georgia. Thank God Austin was able to have his treasured experience with his band. Let’s pray he will get to have more treasured experiences before his next hospitalization. I thank God for giving Austin such a great support system.

There were twelve ladies at the Lucy Bible study. We all laughed and learned. The next Lucy Bible study will be Friday morning at 10:00. At that time we will discuss worrying. This study will be independent of what we have already done. I hope you will come join us. Of course, if you have never worried about anything, you don’t need to come.

Samaritan’s Purse needs additional funds to help refugees from Syria.

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/donation-items/middle-east-relief/?utm_source=Syrian-refugee&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=m_YS4G-000E&utm_content=redbutton

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Missions – A delivery of shoes and uniforms will be made to Re-Store Tuesday. If you want to bring something for this donation, please bring it to FBC, Kentwood Sunday. If you miss this trip, we will be going again in a month. Leave your donations inside the main door of the church or the door at the office entrance. Thanks so much for helping with this worthy local project.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Real Deal” – http://odb.org/

Get everything ready for a great Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

Friday

“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession,

so that you may proclaim the praises of the One

who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

~1Peter 2:9~

This is the day the Lucy Bible Study begins. Come join the fun and the serious moments as we study God’s word about scheming. We will meet in the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited. Bring a friend. We will have plenty of room. See you at FBC, Kentwood at 10:00 this morning. Bring your Bible and a pen.

Austin Rose did get to go home last night. He plans to march in with his high school band tonight. Pray he gets to do just that.

Facebook – Adventures of Connor Man

Facebook – Prayers for Eli

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Risks and Rescue” – http://odb.org/

Inspitational – KOM PRAY – http://kidsonmission.org/prayer/

You can read and pray along with the MK’s. You can also share this with the children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews in your like.

Missions – I was at FBC, Kentwood yesterday and saw all the school uniforms and shoes for Re-Store and the groceries for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. I was pleased with the amount of donations there, but there is still room for more and still many needs we can meet.

Have a great day of sharing the light, love, and laughter God gives you today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

Let’s put a smile on your face early this morning. This is a video of 292 baptisms. Look for Bro. Keith Rhodes, former youth minister at Kentwood, wearing green and flashing a big smile.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid60156700001?bckey=AQ~~%2CAAAADcJ8eEE~%2CZWKZ3IRlktSAxkSgl2JY-aasgCAygzRZ&bctid=2635038871001

“Be strong and courageous,

do not be afraid or tremble at them,

for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you.

He will not fail you or forsake you.”

~Deuteronomy 31:6, NASB~

Coast to Coast for Connor

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coast-to-Coast-for-Connor/1376441029251141

Lois Pittman’s sister, Peggy Stinson, is undergoing treatment for cancer and doing very well at this point. Pray for her as she faces this journey that is unknown to her.

Ora Lee Wilson is having more tests on her leg. Pray she gets a diagnosis and treatment plan soon.

Mrs. Mary Womack is home again. Give her a call or a visit to “make your day”.

Mrs. Wilene Howell of Amite has been in Hood Memorial for a while. Her daughters have been taking good care of her. Thank God for the good care she has received.

Pray for conditions in our world and in our country. I don’t think God is please with what is happening in many places.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Overwhelming Concern” – http://odb.org/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Reminder – Bible Study at FBC, Kentwood begins tomorrow at 10:00. We’ll meet in the fellowship hall.

Mission Project – Please bring usable children’s shoes and school uniforms to FBC,K so they can be given to Re-Store in Amite. Thanks for doing your part.

Time spent in prayer is never wasted.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“. . . The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.”

~James 5:16, HCSB~

The last I heard from Kayla Johnson was that she was doing well. She is not expected to have any future problems. After spending the night, she is expected to come home today.

Pray for Rufus and Margie Williams. He’s at the Heart Hospital in LaComb to complete the procedure of taking care of his blockages.

Thanks to all who contributed shoes for Re-Store in Amite. Even though our official shoe drive is over, shoes can be brought to the church at any time and placed in or near our collection baskets. The biggest need is for shoes for children. Bro. Heath will be glad to have them at any time. We will meet to organize and deliver shoes on Tuesday, September 3rd at 9:00 A.M. Come join us to receive a special blessing as we pray over each pair of shoes. Our September collection project for Re-Store will be school uniforms of any size and for any school. Items can be placed in the collection baskets near the office entrance and the main doors of the sanctuary. Our October and November collections for Re-Store will be jackets and blankets. Those of you who like to get an early start now know what to work on.

Individuals or classes who wish to help with Lara’s Gowns for Smiles are encouraged to by five or more yards on a solid color of 100% cotton fabric. Suggested colors will include red, green, blue, pink, purple, white and any neon colors you find. We will wash the fabric and set a date to cut bias strips and join them so bias tape for the gowns can be made. This is much more economical than buying packs of bias tape. Thanks to Peggy Alford for making our first L-O-N-G roll of bias tape.

The August “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party was another great lunch gathering with thirty present to celebrate birthdays of Fay Shoemaker, Frances Gay, Ferrie Gene Blackmon, and Melissa Johnson. The September celebration will be on the 24th at Nyla’s at 11:00. Ladies who will be honored in September are Yvonne Birch, Susie Wales, Ann Smith, Laura Joiner, Jan Yarborough, Mary Y. Miller, Glenda Schillings, and Betty Simpson. If you know of a name that has been omitted, please contact Lauree at the church office, 985-229-8111.

A new ladies’ Bible Study will begin on Friday, August 30th at 10:00 A.M. in the fellowship hall. All ladies are invited to laugh and study with us. The study is based on clips from the “Lucy” series. There is no cost and no homework. Each lesson “stands on its own”, so if you miss a week, you can join the group the next week without any problems. Ladies from other churches are welcome to study with us.

There will be a quarterly associational WMU meeting at East Fork Baptist Church on Monday, September 9th at 4:00 P.M. All ladies are urged to participate.

The Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home will be conducting their Fall Food Round-Up this month. The truck will be at FBC.Kentwood at 8:00 A.M. on Monday, September 16th.

LBCH 2013 Fall Food Roundup Needs List
Aluminum Foil & Plastic Wrap Baked Beans Baking Powder & Soda Bathroom Tissue Biscuit Mix Black Pepper Body Wash Bottled Juice – Orange/Apple/Grape Brownie Mix Butter Beans (Canned) Cake Icing Cake Mixes Canned/Evaporated Milk Cereal – (Children’s Brands) Chicken (Canned) Cleaning Supplies – Bathroom/Kitchen Clorox Coffee Filters Condensed Milk Cookies & Cookie Mix Cooking Oil, Shortening Corn Meal – Plain/Self-rising Crackers –Graham/Ritz/Saltines Deodorant – Men/Ladies Detergents – Laundry & AutoDishwasher	Flavors –Lemon/Vanilla/Almond Flour – Plain/Self-rising *Food Storage/Freezer Bags (Quart/Gallon) Fruit (Canned) Fruit Punch Gravy Mixes Green Chiles Grits – Regular/Instant Instant Pie Filling – Chocolate/Vanilla Jello – All Flavors Jelly/Jam –Apple/Grape/Strawberry Jiffy Cornbread Mix Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ Sauce Kool Aid – Sugar Free/Regular Mayonnaise Muffin Mixes Mushrooms (Canned/Bottled) Oatmeal – Regular/Instant Onion Soup Mix Pam Spray Pancake Mix Paper Towels Peanut Butter	Pickles & Relish – Dill/Sweet Pie Fillings (Canned) Pop Corn Pop Tarts Potatoes (Boxed) Potatoes (Instant) Rice Dinners (Boxed) Rotel Tomatoes Salad Dressings – Ranch/Italian/1000 Island Soups – Cream of Chicken/Mushroom Soy Sauce Spices (All Types) – Tony’s/Garlic/Onion Powder Stove Top Stuffing Sugar – Regular Syrup – Regular/White Karo/Chocolate Taco Seasoning Tampons/Sanitary Napkins Tea – Regular/Decaf Teriyaki Sauce Tomatoes (Canned) Tomato Sauce/Paste Worcestershire Sauce

— *Much Needed Items.

**No gallon size cans please! Meals are prepared in each cottages, not cafeteria style.

Thank you! Updated: June 13, 2013

From the list, you can observe the greatest needs are for detergent, both laundry and dishwasher, cooking oil and shortening, canned evaporated milk, bottled juice (orange, apple, and grape), quart and gallon size freezer bags, and cream of chicken and mushroom soup.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Way of Escape” – http://odb.org/

What are you going to put into this day? Let it be a blessing to you and to others.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“He will stand and shepherd them in the strength of Yahweh,

in the majestic name of Yahweh His God.

They will live securely,

for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth.

He will be their peace.”

~Micah 5:4-5a~

Kayla Johnson, from her mom

Please put Kayla on the prayer list. She went to
ER last with severe pains in her side. They
Think she has a cyst that has rupture .
Start on meds now and if not better by morning
They will do surgery . We are hoping meds will work
And she can come home soon. Thank you

Melissa

Mr. John Causey had a procedure yesterday to block some nerves. He’s home now and doing well. Pray that the surgery was effective.

Robbie Lynn C. Kirby will have a procedure in Jackson, MS today. Pray it is beneficial to her.

Kathy Jo Thompson is doing well following her procedure and will be returning home today. Pray for her as she travels and continues her recovery.

Mrs. Pat Mandella is continuing to improve and is scheduled to come home in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, her husband had a heart attack while in the yard at home. Pray for this family as they try to get healthy again.

Oklon Spiers, Jr.
(September 28, 1941 – August 25, 2013)

A resident of Hillsdale, died at 10:35 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at his sister’s home near Kentwood. He was born September 28, 1941 in Picayune, MS and was 71 years of age. He is survived by 6 sisters, Pearl Cozzo, Lynda Miller, Diane DiVisconte, Shirley Cox, Mary Dunn and Nell Spiers; brother, Charles Spiers; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Linda Ogima Spears; parents, Oklon Spiers, Sr. and Pearl Miller Spiers; 2 sisters, Lois Manning and Elaine Rohner; 2 brothers, Jackson Philmore “JP” Spiers and Otis Spiers. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Hillsdale Baptist Church Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Surrounded by Mercy” – http://odb.org/

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

FBC, Kentwood, we will be celebrating August birthdays this morning at Nyla’s at 11:00. If you have an August birthday, please come. If you do not have an August birthday, please come help celebrate. We will have a great time visiting and honoring our ladies.

Please collect used, but still usable shoes, for us to contribute to Re-Store in Amite. We are especially looking for children’s and men’s shoes. You can drop them off if the baskets at the main and office entrances to the church. Sunday will be the last day for you to do this. During the month of September, we will be collecting used, but usable, school uniforms of all sizes. You can drop them off at the baskets at the office and main entrances to FBC, Kentwood. You do not have to be a member of this church to help with the project.

The Lucy Bible Study will begin this week. Meet in the fellowship hall at 10:00 Friday. Bring your Bible. The study will not require homework of money. Each lesson is on a new topic, so if you miss one week, you pick up with the next topic the following week. Come laugh and study with us!

FBC, Kentwood is working on new children’s programs which will be beginning soon. Contact the church office for more information. You can also pick up a printed list of all the activities scheduled for the children and youth.

Looking forward to seeing what God has in store for those of us who live in the Kentwood area.

Anna Lee

Monday

“After these things I looked, and behold,

a great multitude which no one could number,

of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues,

standing before the throne and before the Lamb,

clothed with white robes,

with palm branches in their hands.”

~Revelation 7:9~

Jason’s Story – http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Caroline Cutrer‘s mother, Treva, thanks ALL who have encouraged and supported them during the past two years. Caroline is ending her treatment soon. Then, they look forward to a time of monitoring her before declaring her cancer free. What a difficult journey this family has traveled, but what great support they have had. Most of all, what a Great Physician God is! Let’s continue to pray for the family as they complete the journey.

Last night, David led a small group in sharing the Lord’s Supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Harrell. What a blessing that was to those who represented FBC, Kentwood, the Harrells, and their daughter and son-in-law (Phyllis and Don Yarborough). Other members of the church were doing the same thing in other locations. I cannot describe for you the blessing it was for me to be there, but it was a memory I will aways cherish. We were able to present them with the framed paper signed by many members of the church last week to honor the Harrell’s 72nd anniversary which was Monday, the 19th. “Miss” Annie Bell blessed us by again telling the wonderful story of how they planned and carried out “running away” to get married at the ages of 16 and 17. Mr. Phillip added that they “grew up”‘ with their kids. Don led a prayer thanking God for the support of members of the church who have been faithful to the Harrells during the last three years when “Miss” Annie Bell’s health has cause them to be homebound.

Several families in our area are going through the final days with a loved one. Faithfully pray for them to find God’s guidance and peace each day.

The “Young” Ladies Birthday Party will be tomorrow at Nyla’s at 11:00. Feel free to remind others so they can be there to help celebrate these birthdays.

The “Lucy” Bible study will begin Friday at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood. Each study is independent of the others. They do not require homework or cost any money. Ladies for other churches are invited to participate with us. It would be helpful to get a count ahead of time, so contact the church office, 229-8111, please. Even if we don’t have your name ahead of time, please come join us in laughing followed by serious discussions.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “What’s at Stake?” – http://odb.org/

Let’s make the most of this coming week.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God?

Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.”

~James 4:4~

Tanice Ann DelRio
(July 8, 1953 – August 23, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, she died on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. She was born July 8, 1953 in Baton Rouge and was 60 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy DelRio Marze and her husband, Charlie, West Monroe; son, Michael DelRio and his wife, Teresa, Farmerville, LA; 2 grandchildren, Madelyn and Mason DelRio; step-granddaughter, Carlie Marze; sister, Janice Hornsby and her husband, Michael, Kentwood; 2 brothers, Charles J. Kimball, Baton Rouge and Marlin Kimball, Prairieville; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles A. Kimball and Susie N. Kimball. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Next Chapter” – http://odb.org/

Homebound Lord’s Supper – Today at 4:30 member of FBC, Kentwood will divide into groups and travel to various places to visit some of our homebound. This must be an awesome blessing to those who have the Lord’s Supper brought to them. It is also a true blessing to be a part of this just by being present. The homes to be visited and the deacon leaders of each group have already been established. Pray for this to be meaningful to all.

Missions – The end of the month is fast approaching. It will soon be time to deliver shoes to Re-Store in Amite. Has your family contributed gently used shoes? What about the children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews in your family? This would be a good time to work with other family members to go through closets and select shoes to share. Collection baskets are near the main and office entrances of the church. Please help the baskets to overflow with blessings for others.

Our next project for Re-Store will be school uniforms. If there are any children who have outgrown their old uniforms and you are not passing them down to a family member, please begin to deliver them to the church to the same collection baskets by next Sunday. If you are like me and have no local children who wear uniforms, please begin to pray for the families who will receive the uniforms. Pray their hearts will be touched because others have shared of their abundance so the children of their families could be blessed through us.

Friday at 10 A.M., we will be beginning a new series of Bible studies based on the “Lucy” television program. A small segment will be the basis of the study each week. There is no homework from one meeting to the next, but you are certainly free to take notes and to study deeper as God leads you. I hope to see ladies from several different churches present each week. I think studying the Bible together will bless all of us. There is a sign-up sheet at the church. You can also contact me in person or just show up Friday. Come planning to laugh and to use that to evaluate your own life. There will be no cost for this study.

The monthly “young” ladies’ birthday party will be Tuesday at Nyla’s at 11:00. We will honor those who have August birthdays and have a good time eating and visiting.

Be a part of the Bible Study at your church today. God’s plan is for is to meet with other Christians and to study His Word together.

Have a great Lord’s Day! Make this the most special day of the week.

Anna Lee

Friday

“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~

Betty Taylor had four shots in her eyes yesterday and was in a great deal of pain, as well as having her vision affected. Pray for a better day today.

Pray for a better day for Mrs. Ruby Ziggler today. Pray she feels encouraged and has a greater desire to work to get better.

If you are on Facebook, please read the last few posts on “Prayers for Eli” and “The Adventures of Connor Man”. Pray for both of these young boys.

Continue to pray for Kathy Jo Thompson as she praises God and encourages others to meet Him.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Gift of Light” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Near the Cross” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/nercross.htm

The “Lucy” Bible Study will begin one week from today at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood. You will not have any daily homework and do not have to be a member of FBC, Kentwood to attend. There is no cost for this study. Let me know if you are interested.

Mission Project – Shoes for children, men, and women are needed at FBC, Kentwood. They will be given to Re-Store in Amite. Today and tomorrow will be good days to clean out some closets and help someone at the same time. There are collection baskets inside the main door and the office door. Next month we will be collecting school uniforms. By now everyone should know if they have some uniforms that have been outgrown and are taking up space. This will help you and help someone else.

Camp Living Waters, near Loranger, is in need of the following items. Some of you may want to help our area church camp. You can donate the items or you can give money to purchase these items.

Twin size mattress protectors
Bedspreads, not comforters
Glass salt and pepper shakers
Cleaning supplies
Paper goods

We can all be a part of missions! Let’s do our part.

Anna Lee