Category: FBC

Wednesday

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

~1 Peter 4:10~

 

 

 

Shawn Alford, David’s nephew, had back surgery yesterday and was able to go home with his family – wife and three daughters.  I know he was well cared for.  Thank you for praying for him yesterday.  Pray for good results.

 

 

Mrs. Mimi Sneed will have outpatient surgery this morning at North Oaks.  Keep her in your prayers.

 

 

Cheryl Wilson‘s first chemo is today.  She and her family are anxious.  Pray for calm spirits all the way through her six months of treatment.

 

 

Bryan Tate has been moved to MDA to continue his treatment.  Pray for him and for his family.

 

 

 

Monday’s with Maury

Maury Scobee with Billy and Ruth Bell Graham
‘Mondays with Maury’ Features Stories from Billy Graham’s Longtime Personal Assistant
Maury Scobee served as Billy Graham’s personal assistant for more than 40 years, and he has a wealth of stories from his time with the late evangelist.

This first installment in the Library’s new series of short videos includes reflections from Maury about two of the most important women in Mr. Graham’s life: his mother, Morrow, and his wife, Ruth Bell Graham.

https://billygrahamlibrary.org/blog-mondays-with-maury-week-one/?utm_source=libr+insider+10.09.2018&utm_medium=bgemail&utm_campaign=bgemailnewsletter&utm_content=LY180LBNE&SOURCE=LY180LBNE

 

 

I really enjoyed meeting with the ladies of Antioch Baptist Church yesterday.  They love missions and work to accomplish various projects.  Sharing with them was a pleasure.

 

 

 

The Children in Action will meet tonight at 6:00 in the missions room of FBC, Kentwood.

Read the Bible
  • Jeremiah 9-10
  • Psalm 119: 65-72
  • Revelations 1
“Throw Out the Lifeline”

 

 

 

Thank-you for spending some time with me this morning.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

”Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” 

~Ephesians 4:32 NIV~

This is one of the first verses I ever learned.  Thank-you to those who worked in VBS back in the 50’s in Roseland.

 

 

Pray for Shaun Alford as he has back surgery in Baton Rouge today.

 

 

Pray for Mrs. Mimi Sneed as she has out-patient surgery tomorrow at North Oaks.

 

 

Pray for Bryan Tate as he receives blood at St, Tammany hospital.

 

 

Sunday, I announced I would appreciate help to pack 42 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  Yesterday, with lots of good help, we packed 79 shoeboxes.  You have all of this month, October, to pay postage of $9.00 per box and for the packing and expense to be taken care of for you.  That gives you 21 more days to allow us to help you pack shoeboxes.  Hand me your cash or check made out to Samaritan’s Purse.  I’ll try to get a good count of completed boxes by Sunday.

 

 

 

Read the Bible 

  1. Jeremiah 7-8
  2. Psalm 119: 57-64
  3. Jude

 

 

 

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“It is Well with My Soul”

You are not likely to forget the story behind this song!

 

 

 

Don’t wait for someone to bless your life today.  God out with the purpose to bless someone else today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.

~Hosea 6:6~

 

 

 

 

We’ve been praying for Cheryl Wilson as she begins chemo Wednesday.  She celebrated by attending her home church in McComb and singing for the Lord.  Keep praying,

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I ask for prayers for David’s nephew, Shaun Alford, who lives in Baton Rouge and works for Exxon.  Shaun, who is about 40, will be having back surgery tomorrow, Tuesday, in Baton Rouge.

 

 

 

The quarterly Two Rivers WMU will meet a week from today at FBC, Kentwood to learn about mission opportunities.   There will be a leadership meeting at 9:00, the meeting at 10:00, and a covered dish meal to finish the morning.  I hope you will attend.

 

 

Read the Bible – Reflect on God’s patience and catch up on any readings you missed during the last week.

 

 

A number of “shoeboxes” will be filled at FBC, Kentwood this morning.  Come when you can.  We will be working in the basement.

 

 

As a part of class last night, the Youth on Mission class learned about storying.   They learned how to share their first passage from Luke 5, the story of the paralyzed man who was lowered through a roof by four friends to the feet of Jesus where he had his sins forgiven and left walking.  I’m sure he had a story to tell about his healing!

 

 

 

“We’ve a Story to Tell”

I read that many churches use this as a closing hymn.  I can see how that would work out well.

 

 

Tell that story in one form or another today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

 For the word of God is alive and active. 

Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

~Hebrews 4:12  (NIV)~

(This is the Scripture my sister shared with me the day of David’s bone marrow surgery this week.)

 

 

 

Jimmy Tolar has made good improvement while in rehab.  The family is hoping he will be able to come home soon.  Please continue to pray for the Tolar family.

 

 

Every report I received about the senior adult revival was good.  I’m sorry we were not able to attend this year.  I hope many of you were able to attend.

 

 

The backpacks packed in Youth on Mission have arrived in Appalachia.  The class was able to study the area and the need for help too.  Thanks to those who are there making delivery of items for the people there.  I don’t know who receives the biggest blessing – the ones who donated items, the ones who delivered the items, or the ones who received the items.  I think it was a win, win, win situation!  Let’s all plan to help again next year in some way.

 

 

Friday, seventeen OCC shoeboxes were packed.  If you paid to ship two, three, or five boxes, you boxes are ready for shipment.  This week, those who paid shipping on ten or eleven boxes will have their boxes packed.  If you would like to help with the packing, please let me know this morning at church.  I get excited to see all the red and green boxes.  Some of you have recently turned in boxes.  I’ll try to get a new count of completed boxes this week.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Jeremiah 5-6
  • Psalm 119:49-56
  • 3 John

 

 

 

Rock of Ages

 

 
God has a blessing for you this Lord’s Day.  Don’t miss it>

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands.

As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.

~2 John 1:6~

 

 

This morning I would like to add the name of Toni Holland of Greensburg.  Toni has had surgery for a newly diagnosed problem.  Pray for this energetic, young lady with a lovely, caring personality.

 

 

 

Pray for an unnamed young man who is struggling with some health issues.

 

 

 

With the help of one of my young friends, seventeen shoeboxes were packed yesterday afternoon.  These are for some of you who paid shipping costs.    I have more to pack Monday.  I’m so thankful for those of you who helped make/purchase the items used in the boxes. Those mission project days are paying off in a big way!  What a blessing you are to lots of children around the world!

 

 

To the “Youth on Mission” who helped pack the backpacks last Sunday, the boxes are now in the Appalachians and will soon be in the hands of some young people who will really be able to use the items the backpacks.  Thanks for being a part of a great ministry.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Jeremiah 3-4
  • Psalm 119: 41-48
  • 2 John

 

 

“The Nail-Scarred Hand” – Can you picture yourself placing you hand in the hand of the one who had his hands nailed to the cross?  It’s the best decision you can ever make!

 

 

 

Have a great weekend.  Don’t get too busy in the things that life throws at you to do something as simple as placing your hand in the hand of Jesus.  He will never lead you astray!

Anna Lee

Friday

Seek the LORD while he may be found;

call on him while he is near.

~Isaiah 55:6 (NIV)~

 

 

Please pray for Mrs. Mimi Sneed who will be having outpatient surgery at North Oaks Wednesday.  She will be appreciative of your prayers for her.

 

 

 

 

Pray for Adrian Phillips as he has another port, the third one, put in so the can have dialysis.  He and Lauree will be appreciative of your prayers.

 

 

 

 

Spephanie Grice’s mom, Cheryl Wilson, learned yesterday that she has a very treatable type of cancer.  Next week, she will begin treatment, one day a week every third  week for six months.  The family seeks your continued prayers.

 

 

 

 

The associational WMU will meet at FBC, Kentwood on Monday, October 15th.  Please be praying for the meeting and planning to be in attendance that day.  A potluck lunch will follow the meeting.

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Jeremiah 1-2
  • Psalm 119:33-40
  • I John 5

 

 

 

“The Old Rugged Cross”

 

 

 

Today, make a visit or phone call, write one card, cook one dish to share, etc.  Everyone can do something to invite others to church or ask God’s blessings on them.  They will be blessed, but you will receive a greater blessing!  

Anna Lee

Monday

“The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as some people think.

No, he is being patient for your sake.

He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.” 

~2 Peter 3:9 NLT~

 

 

Read the Bible – Reflect on God’s Goodness!

 

 

The Youth on Mission packed some backpacks which will be sent to the children in Appalachia this week.  Be thankful for what you have and the opportunity to be helping others.  Thank God for the ones making the trip and the sacrifices they have made to be helping those who live in Appalachia.

 

 

Last night at church we had a 5th Sunday singing.  Some of the songs were Andrae Crouch songs.  I was privileged to attend some of his concerts in the 70’s.  One of his songs that was sung last night was “Through it All”.

 

 

There are many who need our prayers.  Write your own list and pray.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“[Christ’s] body is fitted together perfectly.

As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole Body is healthy and growing and full of love.” 

~Ephesians 4:16 NLT~

 

 

Darryl Ray Carruth is feeling well and sleeping well after a stent in his heart.  Thank God for a successful procedure and a fast improvement.

 

Tuesday of last week at Ochsner on O’Neal. I saw two familiar faces in the hallway.  They were on the way to find snack machines and to take a break as I was.  Carl Wayne and Stephanie Grice had just received word that her mother has cancer.  Now, a week later, Cheryl Wilson is beginning treatment.

Tomorrow is a really big day for our family. We have to be at the hospital at 8 am for surgery for my mom Cheryl Wilson. The surgeon will be putting in a port for chemo, doing a biopsy of her tumors and running a scope. While we know that God has got this, we are human and are nervous and worried. Please, if you have the time in your schedule, take a moment and pray for us tonight, tomorrow…whenever you can. Prayers and our faith truly are the only things getting us thru day by day. I have said it before and I will say it again: let your loved ones know you care about them. Don’t be petty and selfish and vindictive because you will wake up one day and realize time is limited and you could have done better.

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Bryan Tate is making some forward progress at MD Anderson.
Good news today. No active cancer cells in the marrow. Still has to take at least 8-12 more treatments.
Please pray for these and other needs today.
Read the Bible
  • Isaiah 59
  • Psalm 115
  • I Peter 5

 

 

See You at the Pole – Today

Get you students to school early this morning so they can participate.  Also, make plans to have them in attendance at the big rally at The Lighthouse at FBC, Kentwood tonight.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Less than five weeks until collection begins.  FBC, Kentwood will again be a collection site.  Get those “shoeboxes” ready!

 

 

 

I want to end this post with another song that is very meaningful to me, “Great is Thy Faithfulness”.

Thank-you for reading my post today.  I hope you know the greatness of our God!
Anna Lee

Tuesday

 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

~Ephesians 2:8~

 

 

Mr. Jimmy Tolar‘s last couple of weeks has been described as a “roller coaster ride”.  Most families have been on that “ride” with one or more family members and can understand what it is like.  Please continue to pray for the whole family.

 

We visited Mrs. Theople Hurst Saturday.  She is housebound for a couple of weeks.  Pray for her and her family as they show their love one for another.

 

 

 

“Faith is the Victory”

This probably sounds like the way you remember congregational singing of this great hymn.  I’m singing along and patting my foot.  Are you?

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 58
  • Psalm 114
  • I Peter 4

 

 

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

  • 11 A..M. this morning
  • The Cafe
  • Honors ladies with September birthdays

 

 

Please honor those listed here today by praying for those listed and for others,

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”  

Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”

~Acts 26:28-29~

 

 

Today, I would like to ask for continued prayer for Jimmy Tolar, Theople Hurst, Bessie Hayden, Phillip Strickland, Linda Callihan, Buddy Morris, Buddy Waller, Brian Tate, and Wilma Smith.

 

 

This morning Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will serve breakfast at 8:00.  The breakfast gives us an opportunity to contribute to a local family with a need.  The ladies of the church carefully select a family each month.  The breakfast is delicious.  The opportunity to help meet a need is a good ministry in our area.

 

 

Tuesday, the “young” ladies of FBC,K will gather to honor our members who have had birthdays during the month.  The ladies being honored at The Cafe Tuesday at 11:00 are Yvonne Birch, Ann Smith, Jan Yarborough, Mary Miller,  Glenda Schilling, and Betty Simpson.  The lunch is dutch treat.  The birthday cake is always delicious.

 

 

Mission opportunities for our children and youth

  • Children in Action – Wednesdays at 6 P.M.
  • Youth on Mission – Sundays at 5 P.M.

 

 

Mission opportunities for all

  • Georgia Barnett offering for Louisiana ministries
  • Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes”

 

 

Read the Bible today.

  • Isaiah 57
  • Psalms 113
  • I Peter 3

 

 

Today’s inspirational song – “Because He Lives”

 

 

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee