Category: FBC

Friday

“Whoever loves his brother abides in the light,

and in him there is no cause for stumbling.”

~1 John 2:10, ESV~

Jadon’s Story

My computer is broken so that’s why I haven’t updated this week. I’m
sorry to have to say this but we are weaning me from the ketogenic
diet. I was having about 90 seizures a day before the diet. Each time
we went up on the ratio my seizures got worse. I was having over 200
spasms a day. We spoke with our doctors in Boston and new Orleans.
They both suggested that we wean the diet. Boston said it’s uncommon
for this to happen but that they have had several children that had to
stop the diet for that reason. You know I always do the opposite of
what I’m suppose to. So now what? We don’t know. Once I’m completely
off the diet we will decide. Please continue to pray for me. We are
very upset that the diet wasn’t our answer. My seizures are better
today. I’ve stayed around 100. Wow I never thought I would say 100 is
better. Ugh I hate seizures. I don’t understand how I’ve been fighting
these for 1 year and still have little control. We are just trying to
stay positive right now and praying that God will lead us to the next
step in my journey.

From Justin Kennedy’s mon, Edna

“Justin is staying next to the medical facility for a few days. He has a concussion, a hurt left leg (but can walk on it), and other scrapes, abrasions and bruising. The other 4 guys are injured. Justin was the least serious. God truely was watching over them all. Justin will stay there for a few more days and they will do some physical therapy on his leg.”

Maggie Lee Henson

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/maggieleehenson

FRUGAL ME?

Mary’s fourth grade homework assignment was to make sentences using the words in her spelling list, along with the definition. Coming across the word “frugal” in the list, she asked her father what it meant. He explained that being frugal meant you saved something.

Her paper read:

Frugal: to save

Sentence:  Maid Marion fell into a pit when she went walking in the woods so she yelled for someone to come get her out.  She yelled “Frugal me, Frugal me!”

It’s easy see how a fourth grader could confuse the words, but while the word “frugal” and the idea of saving are closely related, they are miles apart when it comes to Christianity.  The New Testament speaks often of our reconciliation with God as “salvation”.  Jesus himself said:

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10)

But God was far from frugal in His efforts to save us.  Centuries of preparation, the sacrifice of His only Son, the heartache of being rejected, God’s patience in waiting for us to respond — there was nothing frugal in any of it.  Quite the contrary, God lavishly poured out all that He had in the hopes of saving us.  “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Cor. 9:15)

Praise be to God both for His willingness to save us and His unwillingness to be frugal about it!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Reminder: The Mug ‘n’ Muffin Saturday will be tomorrow at FBC, Kentwood at 10:00.  Bring your favorite mug to drink from and a dozen breakfast muffins to share.  You will be blessed by you participation.

Have a fantastic Friday!

Anna Lee

Monday

Whoever accepts and trusts the Son gets in on everything,

life complete and forever!

~John 3:36a (Msg)~

Please pray for Howard Melancon who is married to David’s niece, Janet.  Howard is in North Oaks with an infection and has been found to be diabetic.

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Shirley Frazier as she continues to deal with a broken foot.

Mr. “Cete” Dillon is having an issue with his health.  Pray for Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Katherine Sanders who is in North Oaks and Mr. Gordon Price who is at the Kentwood rehab.

Saturday, all females from 5 t0  105 are invited to FBC, Kentwood at 10 A.M. for Mug ‘n’ Muffin.  That means you bring your favorite mug to drink from and a dozen breakfast muffins to share.  We will have lots of fun including eating, a craft activity, a missions activity, and much more.  Come and be blessed.  You do not have to be a member of FBC, Kentwood to come.  Contact me if you need more information.

Thought For The Day: An Amazing Love by Alan Smith

Here is the entire text of a love letter intercepted by a second grade schoolteacher, passed on to a parent:

“Dear Billy, if you don’t say you love me and walk to the bus stop with me I will kill myself and beet you up. I love you and wan to marry you soon. Suzy”

The little girl was eight at the time. The parent showed the preacher the letter at the rehearsal dinner the day before Suzy married Billy. Suzy was twenty-four. During the wedding service, he shared the letter with the guests, and in her vows, had Suzy repeat these words: “I, Suzy, promise you, Billy, never to kill myself or beat you up.”

He later said, “If the marriage lasts as long as her love, and her love is as large as the laughter in the ceremony, the odds are good for a happy ever after.”

We’ll do some amazing things in the name of love, won’t we? And the deeper our love, the more extreme our willingness is. That’s why a mother is willing to stay up all night tending to a sick child. It’s why a godly husband will sacrifice all that he holds dear to care for his wife (Eph. 5:25-28). And, in the most extreme example, it’s why Jesus Christ was willing to give up his very life for us when we least deserved it.

“Look at it this way: At the right time, while we were still helpless, Christ died for ungodly people. Finding someone who would die for a godly person is rare. Maybe someone would have the courage to die for a good person. Christ died for us while we were still sinners. This demonstrates God’s love for us.” (Romans 5:6-8, GOD’S WORD)

May God’s example of love motivate us to have a stronger love in our marriages, our families, our churches and all of our other relationships.

–Alan

Have a great day and a wonderful week!  Mark your calendar for Saturday’s Mug ‘n’ Muffin event.

Anna Lee

Friday

He came to that which belonged to Him

[to His own—His domain, creation, things, world],

and they who were His own did not receive Him

and did not welcome Him.

But to as many as did receive and welcome Him,

He gave the authority (power, privilege, right)

to become the children of God ….

~John 1:11-12 (AMP)~

Stacey Scarle

We went to the Dr today. They did not remove the drains or the stitches. We have to go back Monday. The pathology report was not as good as we had hoped. 3 of 8 lymph nodes had cancer cells so she will have to have radiation. Please continue to pray for her as she goes through this process.

Jadon’s Story






I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I sure did. It was definitely much better than last year. Last year my brother and I were both in the hospital with RSV and my brother had pneumonia so this Christmas was much better. I went to my Mar and Paw’s house Christmas eve. After we opened presents and ate we went to Paw Paw Ike’s house. I even watched fire works. Can you believe I liked these? They are so loud and I was laughing and having a great time. I left a picture of me watching the fireworks. The other pictures are of Christmas morning. I love my new car and I liked the paper the best. After we had Christmas at our house we went to Aunt Rae Rae’s house in New Orleans. Uncle Michael cooked lunch for us and we got to see my Mimi and her side of the family. It was really a great Christmas. Now on to my seizures. We have noticed a little decrease. I’m having about 100 seizures a day. Yesterday morning I woke up and only had 32 by lunch. Well after lunch I had a cluster of 60. Yes VERY upsetting and disappointing. Today I’ve already had about 40 and it’s only 8:00. My seizures are so unpredictable and so random. We have done nothing different the last two days but my seizures are so different. Basically we celebrated me only have 32 yesterday morning and then the disappointment but we will celebrate the good times even if it’s followed by disappointment. I got my new meals from Boston and feeding time is much easier. I now each a meat and then a baby food vegetable or fruit. I love eating them and the portion size is much better. We so wish we would have been able to do this two months ago. I also got my new stuff from my herbologist. I started it yesterday so I will let you know how I do on the new stuff. I have gotten the ok from our dietitian to use these supplements so we know they are not messing up the diet. I gotta go because I have blood work today to make sure my carbon dioxide level is better. I will update you very soon. Thanks for praying for me!!!

Mr. Earl Dees

Mr. Earl is now home and continuing to improve.  Pray for him as he recovers from his surgery last week.

Mark your calendar.

Mug & Muffin

FBC, Kentwood

Saturday, January 8th

10 A.M.

Ladies from 5 – 105 are invited.

Baptist Press Stories for Dec. 30, 2010
Take time to read some recent releases from Baptist Press.
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‘Black Christmas’: Nigerian pastor, church members slain
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34347

Poll: Many Americans still reject evolution
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34348

Stroke survivor finds beauty in suffering
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34349

Grammys to honor George Beverly Shea
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34350

Iraqi Christians mark somber Christmas
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34351

FIRST-PERSON: 12 spiritual tips for 2011
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34352
WHAT DO YOU HEAR?

A Native American and his friend were in downtown New York City, walking near Times Square in Manhattan.  It was during the noon lunch hour and the streets were filled with people.  Cars were honking their horns, taxicabs were squealing around corners, sirens were wailing, and the sounds of the city were almost deafening.  Suddenly, the Native American said, “I hear a cricket.”

His friend said, “What?  You must be crazy.  You couldn’t possibly hear a cricket in all of this noise!”

“No, I’m sure of it,” the Native American said, “I heard a cricket.”

“That’s crazy,” said the friend.

The Native American listened carefully for a moment, and then walked across the street to a big cement planter where some shrubs were growing.  He looked into the bushes, beneath the branches, and sure enough, he located a small cricket.  His friend was utterly amazed.

“That’s incredible,” said his friend.  “You must have super-human ears!”

“No,” said the Native American.  “My ears are no different from yours.   It all depends on what you’re listening for.”

“But that can’t be!” said the friend.  “I could never hear a cricket in this noise.”

“Yes, it’s true,” came the reply.  “It depends on what is really important to you.  Here, let me show you.”

He reached into his pocket, pulled out a few coins, and discreetly dropped them on the sidewalk.  And then, with the noise of the crowded street still blaring in their ears, they noticed every head within twenty feet turn and look to see if the money that tinkled on the pavement was theirs.

“See what I mean?” asked the Native American.  “It all depends on what’s important to you.”

What’s important to you?  What do you listen for?  Are there times that you fail to listen to God or see what God is doing in your life because you are focused on other things that are more important to you?

Jesus said, “For the hearts of this people have grown dull.  Their ears are hard of hearing, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, so that I should heal them.  But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear.” (Matt. 13:15-16)

Father, we pray at the beginning of this new year — amidst all the distractions of the world all around us, may our ears always be open to your voice, and our eyes open to your glory.  In Jesus’ name, amen.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith

Have a great ending to 2010!
Anna Lee

Monday

“Just tell me what to do and I will do it, Lord.

As long as I live I’ll wholeheartedly obey.”

~Psalm 119:33 (LB)~

Mrs. Katherine Sanders continues to get better.  Thanks for the prayers, calls, and visits.

Mr. Gordon Price has now been hospitalized for three weeks.  Please continue to pray for him and those caring for him.

The children’s musical, “A King is Coming to Town”, was wonderful last night.  God has blessed us with many talented adults and children.  The adults musical will be next Sunday morning at 10:30.  Y’all come!

CaringBridge: Larkin Dorris

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris

Remember families that have memorial services today in this cold weather.

KneEmail

“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

NO ONE WILL deny that the Bible talks about a church…

But whose church?  Which church?  What church?

Let us begin by pointing out what it is not.  The church as described in the Bible is not Catholic, Protestant, or Jewish.  It is not denominational, inter-denominational, or sectarian.  It is not a political organization, just another social organization, and neither is it a material meeting house.

The majority of people do not understand the church because they do not know what it is.  Consequently, they do not understand the purpose of it, the importance of it, or the work of it.  But the Bible plainly tells us what it is.  The word church comes from the Greek word ekklesia, which means “the called out.”  So the church is a called out body of people, those who have been called out of the world into the kingdom of God’s dear Son (Colossians 1:13).  It is the spiritual body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27), made up of those who have obeyed Christ (Hebrews 5:8,9), and therefore saved by Him and added to His church (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:47).  Another way of putting it, the church consists of the followers of Christ.

The word church appears in the Bible in two senses.  First, it is spoken of in the universal sense.  This is what Christ had in mind when he said, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18).  There are many other verses where the word church is used in the same way, speaking of the church in a universal sense.  That is, wherever the church may be found in the world, if it is the Bible church, it is that church which Jesus said He would build.  Second, it is spoken of in the local sense.  For instance, when Paul was writing to the church at Rome, and speaking of the various congregations, he said, “The churches of Christ greet you” (Romans 16:16).  He wasn’t speaking of a number of churches, in the sense of denominations, but rather a number of local congregations of the Lord’s church.  J. C. Choate

“To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours” (1 Corinthians 1:2).

Have a great day!  Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season.  Merry CHRISTMAS!

Anna Lee

Saturday Afternoon

Mug-n-Muffin

The meeting went well this morning and everyone left with a craft project and bags of muffins to share.  It was very nice.  Begin to pray for the next meeting which will be at FBC, Kentwood at 10:00 on the second Saturday of January.  Ladies from 5 t0 105 are invited.  I hope to see you there.

Keegan Zachary

(February 2, 1933 – December 10, 2010)

Keegan Zachary was born February 2, 1933 and passed away at 5:10 p.m., Friday, December 10, 2010 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 77, a native and resident of Amite. Mr. Keegan was a US Army Veteran who served our country during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife, Georgie Gaines Zachary, Amite; 2 daughters, Judy M. Miller and husband Ken, St. Francisville and LaJaun Pouricau and husband Mike, Clinton; son, Leroy Zachary and wife Connie, Amite; 4 grandchildren, Ally Pouricau, Clay Corkern, Jeff Corkern and Whitney Miller; 2 great grandchildren, Aubree Corkern and Braden Corkern; sister, Ruth R. Durbin and husband Clyde, Independence; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by parents, Luther and Della Mixon Zachary; 1st wife, Eva Marie Zachary; brother, Clinton Zachary; sister, Geraldine Z. Mixon; grandson, Blake Corkern and an infant brother.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, December 13, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Bob Simpson officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home is located at I-55N (Exit 46) and Hwy 16W next to Hood Chevrolet and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and Holiday Inn Express.

Saturday

After Herod died,

an angel of the Lord appeared

in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said,

“Get up, take the child and his mother

and go to the land of Israel, f

or those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.”

~Matthew 2:19-20 (NIV)~

From Cheryl Hughes Green:

I would like to give you a praise report. About 3 months ago I was told I had glucoma and pressure in both eyes. The doctors had some test done and people were praying for me. I saw a specialist yesterday and they told me that all the pressure is gone and no signs of glucoma. What a awesome God we serve.

Sister in Christ,

Cheryl

Mrs. Katherine Sanders is continuing to improve.  She will stay in the hospital through the weekend.  Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

Today:  Mug & Muffin at FBC, Amite at 10 A.M.

Tomorrow: Missions March at FBC, Kentwood at 10:30 A.M.

Tomorrow Night: Children’s’ Musical at FBC, Kentwood and at East Fork Baptist Church

Mr. Keegan Zachary, husband of Mrs. Georgia Gaines Zachary, passed away.  Please be in prayer for the family.

THE BREVITY OF LIFE
The court jester was overcome with grief.  His world was at an end!  For a long time he had served the Caliph at Baghdad and his court, keeping them amused whenever they called upon him.  But in a moment of thoughtlessness he had displeased his ruler who had ordered that he be put to death.

“However,” said the Caliph, “in consideration of the merry jests you’ve told me all these years, I will let you choose how you are to die.”

“O most generous Caliph,” replied the jester, “if it’s all the same to you, I choose death by old age!”

I suppose, if given a choice, that’s the choice all of us would make.  Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), though, that choice is not ours to make.  We know (all too well) the fragile nature of life.  And perhaps it is for the best.  If we were guaranteed 90 years on this earth, we would be mighty tempted to wait until the last year or so to get serious about God (just like putting off those term papers in college!).  With a realization of the uncertainty of life, we recognize the need to be prepared at all times.

“LORD, make me to know my end, and what is the measure of my days, that I may know how frail I am.  Indeed, You have made my days as handbreadths, and my age is as nothing before You; Certainly every man at his best state is but vapor.” (Psa. 39:4-5).

May you be prepared for the joys that await when this life is over!

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Make today a better day for someone else!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given;

And the government will be upon His shoulder.

And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor,

Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

~Isaiah 9:6, NKJV~

If you have children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren, hear is a link to a site that will explain who Lottie Moon was and her importance in telling the world about Jesus during her lifetime to the present time.

http://www.baptistheritage.org/StoriesforKids/TheStoryofLottieMoon/tabid/259/Default.aspx

Use some time during this month to be a blessing to others.  Many people are alone, grieving, suffering, out-of-work. etc.  Let God lead you in who to contact and what you should do.

Mug – n – Muffin

Saturday morning ladies who are 5 to 105 are invited to come to First Baptist Church, Amite for a special time.  Each one is asked to bring their favorite mug (or your favorite Christmas mug) and a dozen individually wrapped muffins.  After our refreshment time, the extra muffins will be packaged in gift bags.  At the end of the meeting, we will have outreach gifts for those in our communities.  While at the meeting there will be several activities including a craft time.  Even those who think they are not crafty will be able to complete this project and have something new for their home.  That’s all the hints you will get from me.  Come join us to get the total picture.  You’ll be blessed and be a blessing to others.  Also, this is a good time for ladies to do something special with their family members of different generations.  You may contact me if you have any questions.  You do not have to be a member of any particular church or group to come!  The next meeting will be the second Saturday in January at FBC, Kentwood.  Mark your calendar for 10 A.M. on December 11th.

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will prepare their heart;

You will cause Your ear to hear.”

~Psalm 10:17~

Today is the day to turn in shoeboxes packed with goodies for children around the world who might not otherwise have the simple gifts you send.  It is also an opportunity for the children to hear about God and to experience His love through the shoebox you packed.  If you haven’t packed your shoebox(es) yet, you have three more days to take it to First Baptist Church, Kentwood.  Thank God for all the churches and all the individuals participating in Operation Christmas Child.  Here is the like to the website in case you would like to learn more about the purpose, process, etc.

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/

If God can use a ninety year old lady in a wheelchair, He can surely use you!

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34075

Have a great Lord’s Day!!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;

in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up.”

~Psalm 5:3~


Lloyd Hayden

Lloyd is back at home.  Please continue to pray for him and his family.

Jadon’s Story

Fasting and Praying

I’m feeling a little better finally. Mommy had to take me back to the pediatrician Thursday because I wasn’t getting any better. They put me on antibiotic because I have bronchitis. I just can’t get a break right now. My brother is sick too. He has an ear infection and a sinus infection. He is feeling better today too. We are 2 days away from starting the ketogenic diet. I will be admitted to New Orleans Children’s Hospital Monday and will have to stay until Thursday. I have to fast for 18 hours. This should be no problem for me. I’ve gone longer than that when I have been put to sleep for testing. We would like for anyone who wants to fast with me to do so. We will use this as a time of fasting and praying for healing. The fast and praying will start at 6:00 pm Sunday night and will continue until 12:00 p.m. Monday. If you really thing about it, its not that bad. During this time, I will be aloud to drink water with sugar free crystal light in it. We are also asking everyone to wear their Jadon’s journey shirt or purple Monday to support me. I left a picture of my mommies work people showing their support for me. Thank you all for supporting me and taking care of my mommy. She couldn’t do it without you. Please continue to pray that God will continue to heal me. I really have come a long way. Also pray for my family. We are anxious about starting a new diet. We know it will be hard, but as I’ve said before nothing can be harder than having seizures everyday. We love all of you and we will keep you posted while we are in the hospital.

Macy Gueldner

I wanted to let everyone know that Macy is doing really well. We are enjoying her sweet personality…… she’s all smiles and loves to cuddle.
Macy had a short bout with Roseola last weekend, but she’s better now. Even with a rash and fever, she stayed in good spirits.
Cate and Macy had a great time trick-or-treating last weekend. Cate was a monkey and Macy was a banana. They both looked so cute!
We’re counting down the days to our Disney trip…….. just 2 weeks away. I absolutely cannot wait to see Cate’s reactions to all of the wonders of Disney World.
I have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. We’ve been Blessed with two beautiful and loving daughters, Macy’s surgery is behind us, and we’re surrounded by wonderful family and friends who’ve helped and prayed for us through our trying times.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Charles W. Lee, Sr.
(December 11, 1920 – November 5, 2010)

A resident of Amite, he died at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2010 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He was born December 11, 1920 in Alexandria and was 89 years of age. Mr. Lee was a retired dairy farmer and a United States Coast Guard Veteran of World War II. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arcola, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2010 and from 9 a.m. on Tuesday until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Simpson. Interment Arcola First Baptist Cemetery, Arcola. He is survived by his wife, Doris Crumholt Lee, Amite, 2 daughters, Pat Lee Harvey and her husband, Van, Amite, and Dixie Lee McDougal and her husband, Dennis, College Station, TX, son, J. E. Lee, Amite, grandchildren, Daniel Harvey, Charles Harvey and his wife, Magan, Jay McDougal, and Denise McDougal. Preceded in death by son, Charles Wilton “C.W.” Lee, Jr., brother, Edward Lee, 2 sisters, Maxine McCoy and Helen Lee. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Billie Joe Magee
(November 11, 1962 – November 4, 2010)

Billie Joe Magee was born November 11, 1962 and passed away at 2:40 p.m., Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the Baton Rouge General Medical, Baton Rouge. He was 47, a native of Independence and a resident of Summit, MS.

Billie Joe is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Magee, Summit, MS; 3 daughters, Desiree Magee, New Orleans, Jennifer Gill and husband, Curtis, Amite and Sarah Morgan, Summit, MS; 2 grandchildren, Hunter Gill and Jenna Gill; 2 brothers, Woodie Magee and wife, Patty, Jacksonville, Fl and Troy Magee, Denham Springs; a sister, Tressie Lee Robertson Hewitt and husband, Nick, Amite; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Etroy Morea Magee; sister, Ella Magee.

Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, November 8, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA

An on-line guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy.#16 West (Exit #46) next to Bill Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’s Carwash and Holiday Inn Express.

Revival at FBC, Kentwood

Sunday A.M. – Rev. Stan Statham – Director of Missions

Sunday P.M. – Rev. Gibby McMillan – La. Baptist Convention

Monday P.M. – Rev. David Fortenberry – Brookhaven

Tuesday P.M. – Rev. Pete Charpentier – Woodland Park

Wednesday P.M. – Rev. Preston Nix – New Orleans Seminary

(A.M. service at 10:30; P.M. services at 6:30)

Operation Christmas Child

The Journey of a Shoebox

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Journey_of_a_Shoe_Box/

Collection day at FBC, Kentwood – November 14th

KneEmail

“At the name of Jesus
every knee shall bow…”
Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor



THERE IS A beautiful legend about a king who decided to set 
aside a special day to honor his greatest subject...


When the big day arrived, there was a large gathering in the palace courtyard. 
 Four finalists were brought forward, and from these four, the king would 
select the winner.

The first person presented was a wealthy philanthropist.  The king was told

that this man was highly deserving of the honor because of his humanitarian

efforts.  He had given much of his wealth to the poor.


The second person was a celebrated physician.  The king was told that this doctor was highly deserving of the honor because he had rendered faithful and dedicated service to the sick for many years.

The third person was a distinguished judge.  The king was told that the judge was worthy because he was noted for his wisdom, his fairness, and his brilliant decisions.

The fourth person presented was an elderly woman.  Everyone was quite surprised to see her there, because her manner was quite humble, as was her dress.  She hardly looked the part of someone who would be honored as the greatest subject in the kingdom.  What chance could she possibly have, when compared to the other three, who had accomplished so much?  Even so, there was something about her the look of love in her face, the understanding in her eyes, her quiet confidence.

The king was intrigued, to say the least, and somewhat puzzled by her presence.  He asked who she was.  The answer came: “You see the philanthropist, the doctor, and the judge?  Well, she was their teacher!”

It was James who wrote, “Brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers.” (James 3:1, GOD’S WORD). He points out that teachers will be judged more severely.  He could just as easily have said that teachers have a greater responsibility, a greater challenge, a greater opportunity to affect the lives of people in a negative way.  It is impossible to teach without using words, and with greater use of words comes a greater danger that the words will do harm.

But thanks be to God that there are those who face that challenge and assume that responsibility and make a diligent effort to use their words as an opportunity to affect the lives of people in a positive way.  Those of you who are teachers — who can begin to measure the tremendous effect that you are having in the lives of the children (and adults) in your classrooms?  You may not see the results of your efforts for years.  In fact, you may never get to see the results. But you do make a difference.

Those of you who are schoolteachers are teaching not only the basics of education, but you are teaching values and character.  Those of you who are Bible class teachers are filling the minds and hearts of our children with stories of faith that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.  Those of you who are preachers are strengthening the family of God and bringing salvation to the lost.

So, my hat is off to all of you who are teachers because you make a difference!  Alan Smith

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.

If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.

If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach.”

~Romans 12:6-7~

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears;

wealth from hard work grows over time.”

~Proverbs 13:11 (NLT)~

Don’t forget to pack your shoebox(es) of Operation Christmas Child.   Touch a young life with joy from the gifts and with God though a message in the appropriate language for the child.  Collection date is November 14 at FBC, Kentwood.

East Fork Baptist church is having a garage sale tomorrow with the funds they collect going to missions.  Stop by and shop knowing the money you spend will be used to further the Gospel.  I applaud them for doing this with such an unselfish motive.  What a lesson they are learning!  What a difference they are making!

Have a fantastic day!

Anna Lee

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

DANIEL WAS A man of integrity with no weak spots, no scandals, and no sins that his enemies could identify…

And when King Darius came into power during Israel’s 70-year captivity, he relied on Daniel’s wise, insightful counsel. Yet there were others who didn’t like this Hebrew prophet.

Because Daniel had a habit of praying openly every day, his enemies convinced King Darius to foolishly sign a law that would prohibit prayer to anyone except the king. The penalty for breaking this law was being thrown into a den of lions. Sure enough, Daniel prayed as he always had, and it was reported to Darius. The frustration for the king was that as powerful as he was, he couldn’t change a law that he himself had set into motion. So Daniel was sent to die in a den of lions.  I find it interesting that while the child of God was in the den of lions safe in God’s care (Daniel 6:22), the faithless man in the palace with all its luxuries was up and worried and stressed out (v. 18).

And so it is for the person who puts his or her trust in God. When we are worrying, we are really saying that God isn’t in control, that God is not paying attention. When we worry, we are not trusting in the providence of God.

And what is the providence of God? It is the belief that God is in control of the universe.  Greg Laurie

“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.”

~Psalm 56:3~

Life presents new issues every day.  It’s so comforting to know God is with us as we face those issues.  I know you are as thankful for His presence as I am.

“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.”

~Psalm 56:3~

Anna Lee