Category: FBC

Monday

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.

Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

~Luke 6:35~

 

Shelbie Travis is scheduled to return home today and a long stay at two different hospitals.  She will have home health checking on her twice a day.  Thank you for all your prayers for her.

Donna Fay Miller will have a heart ablation early this morning at OLOL.  Pray for Donna Fay to know God’s peace as she goes for this procedure.

Maddie’s Miracle points our the current needs for Mattie, the granddaughter of a high school classmate and friend.  The family certainly appreciates your prayers.

Barbara Battles is hospitalized with an infection.  Let’s pray they get this cleared up quickly.

 

Last night, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with the youth from FBC, Kentwood about Operation Christmas Child.  Then, they folded 200 shoeboxes in about 20 minutes.  I must tell you they were wonderful listeners and hard workers.  They even moved the boxes to the room we will use for our packing party on November 4th.  Those who work with them regularly and their parents can be very proud of the fine young people they are.

 

The Senior Adult Revival begins this morning with coffee and choir practice at 9:30 with the meeting at 10:00 followed by lunch.  Bro. Randy from Mt. Nebo will be the speaker.  This is always a wonderful opportunity.

 

Thursday is “Take Your Bible to School Day”.  I think the name explains itself well.

 

Read the Bible – Luke 19-20 & Psalm 119:65-96

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Thanks to all who have contributed to the Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana missions and the shipping charges for the “shoeboxes“.

 

“For the Beauty of the Earth”

 

Thanks to those of you who brought items for Operation Christmas Child this week.  We are getting close to having all we need.  If you would like to know some items we could use more of, please check the blue clipboard on the table under the balcony stairwell.  You can sign for what you choose to purchase.  I will replace the block with a updated list next Sunday.  Thanks to the ladies who worked with me this week in sorting, counting, and preparing your donations for the packing party.

 

I look forward to the opportunities God has for us this week.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

Anxiety weighs down the heart,

but a kind word cheers it up.

~Proverbs 12:25~

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is in room 4101 at North Oaks.  That’s on the fourth floor at the main entrance to the hospital.  She would be pleased to know you are praying for her.

Mrs. Peggy Haynes, who had only a 20% chance of survival, has beat the odds one more time.  “Miss” Peggy is Brady Haynes mother.  Brady served as youth minister here about fifteen years ago.  Prayers have made the difference in “Miss” Peggy’s life.

Please continue to pray for Donna Fay Miller as she prepares for a heart ablation early Monday morning at OLOL.

 

 

Don’t forget to purchase some hair “fixin’s” for the girl’s “shoeboxes”.  Anything a girl from 4-14 would wear in their hair is the collection item for the week.

There will be several new opportunities for children and adults beginning tomorrow night at 5 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.

The next Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting will be on the 16th at Spring Creek Baptist Church.

Monday, the Two Rivers Senior Adult Revival will begin at Spring Creek Baptist Church at 10 A.M.

 

 

“Have Thine Own Way, Lord”

 

 

Bible Reading for Today – Luke 14-16 & Psalm 119:1-32

 

 

Do something special for someone today!  Ask God for guidance.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV~

 

 

Thank-you for praying for Shelbie Travis yesterday.  The doctor was pleased with her surgery.  Shelbie’s grandmother flew in yesterday to help care for Shelbie and Austyn.

 

David got a good report on his hand yesterday.  Now, he only has to use his brace when he does more physical work.  David will be glad to put the brace aside this much.

 

Tomorrow is See You at the Pole Day when students will be gathering at flag poles at their school to pray.  Thank God for students who are bold enough to lead out for God among their peers.  Youth from FBC, Kentwood will lead an associational event Wednesday night at the Lighthouse at 6 P.M.

 

 

Boys and girls who attend missions class at FBC, Kentwood are reminded to wear their green vests.

 

Hair ornaments for girls will be the Operation Christmas Child item we will be collecting Sunday.  Leave your bags in church entry area or deliver the bags to my Sunday School classroom Sunday.  Thank-you so much for helping with this great project!

 

 

 

Read the Bible – Luke 6-7 and Psalm 115

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – This morning at 11 A.M. at The Cafe.  Come help us celebrate ladies with September birthdays.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Exodus 24 – 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall

 

 

“Let the Lower Lights be Burning”

 

 

Many people tell me how much they appreciate your prayers.  Keep them flowing from your lips and hearts.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

“Abraham, when hope was dead within him,

went on hoping in faith . . .

He relied on the word of God.” 

~Romans 4:18 Phillips~

 

Please continue to pray for Donna Fay Miller as she waits for the 12th when she will have a heart ablation.

Miss Fay Shoemaker was able to be in church last night.  She looked great!  Her good news is that she does not need a pacemaker. Thank God for Miss Fay’s improvement.

Diane Cox was our neighbor east of Arcola about 35 years ago.  Yesterday, her two day old granddaughter, Olivia, passed away.  Please pray for Diane and the young parents, Brandon and Sarah.

Reggie Felker, who grew up in the New Zion area, was killed in a four-car accident in Clinton Saturday.  Please be in prayer for the family.

 

 

Many of you have probably heard, but just in case you don’t know.  FBC, Kentwood has vastly improved their website.  I hope you will check it frequently for more information.  http://fbckentwood.com

 

 

Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes” – We are working hard to sort and count the items you have been bringing in for the 350 shoeboxes we will pack the first Saturday of November.  I will soon have a list of items we are short of.  October will be a month to focus of filling in some spots.  Thanks so much to all who have contributed in any way.

 

Georgia Barnett is the name of our special offering for Louisiana missions.  Each church sets their own goal.  Later, the money will be combined with that from the other Louisiana churches.  We can make a big impact by pooling our resources and working together.

 

Ladies with September birthdays will be honored at The Cafe Tuesday at 11:00.  All ladies are invited to join us for lunch and birthday cake.  The ladies with September birthdays are:

Yvonne Birch

Ann Smith

Laura Joiner

Jan Yarborough

Mary Miller

Glenda Schilling

Betty Simpson

 

Read the Bible today – Luke 4-5 & Psalm 114

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.com

 

“Sweet Hour of Prayer” – I remember a time when I was a child and would visit my uncle’s church where he was the music minister.  The youth filled the choir loft every Sunday evening.  As soon as they got into their places, they sang this song.  That memory makes this great hymn even more special to me.

 

While searching for a “Sweet Hour of Prayer” youtube, I ran across another one I want to share.  It is special to me because I loved it as a child and have taught many children this song.  In fact, last night during Bible Drill class with the children, I called out this Scripture for us to all locate and read together.  After that, we sang the song.  What fun it is!  What a powerful message it conveys.  I always add an extra verse about “Shine all over Kentwood”.  I hope you will take the time to sing this simple little song with such a tremendously large message and challenge for each of us.  Listen first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSvQzMpe5Q0

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

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~

Please continue to pray for little Lampton Titus, child of Tedd and Kayla Titus.

Miss Fay Shoemaker‘s surgery Thursday went well.  Additional tests are being done.

 

Please pray for the family of Mrs. Esther Watkins who passed away yesterday in Mississippi.  Many of you will know her as Matt Williams’ grandmother.

 

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast tomorrow morning at 8:00 A.M.  Donations received will be for the family of Darin Fontz.  Guests are welcome.

 

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe Tuesday will honor the following ladies who have September birthdays:

Yvonne Birch

Ann Smith

Laura Joiner

Jan Yarborough

Mary Miller

Glenda Schilling

Betty Simpson

The Third Thursday Gathering was another wonderful night.  Our guests represented five different churches and were real blessing to our night.  Thanks to all of you who help us in various ways each month.  We certainly appreciate you!

 

Read the Bible – Luke 1, Psalm 112, and video on Luke (http://bibleproject.com)

 

The Bible Drill Class for children will meet tomorrow at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.

The Children in Action Class will meet Wednesday night at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.  Children are reminded and encouraged to wear their green vests.

 

Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes”

  • Tomorrow, we will be collection wash cloths and bars of soap.
  • Next week, we will focus on barrettes and other hair fixings for little girls.
  • Again, I must say thank-you to the many people who have contributed in various ways.  Together, we can make this another very productive year.
  • We are getting to the point when we will put our boxes together the first Saturday of November.  I hope to see many of you at the Packing Party.  I promise you will be blessed when you see the many shoeboxes you have helped to pack.

 

 

I want to conclude today with a Facebook post Bro. Danny Smith of Spring Creek Baptist Church shared this morning.  I’m sure it will touch your heart like it did mine.  Before you read it, I want to say how thankful I am for all who have served in Texas, Louisiana, or Florida in the last month.  I know of members from East Fork, New Zion, and Spring Creek who have already worked with Disaster Relief in these areas.  Thank-you to each one and each church represented!

The last three or four days have been a blur and in many ways I have felt a little disconnected not being able to do what I love to do but these last few days in Fort Meyers have really blessed me beyond measure.

First I have met some “volunteers” who work harder and longer than I have ever worked before in my life. If there is a space on my body that is not sore I can’t identify it! But my heart is full!

Second today we had someone from the community who came and volunteered with us they just wanted to give something back. She worked hard right alone with us and then thanked us for coming to help. She said she and her husband will be back tomorrow.

Tonight we all went out to eat-you will probably see the pictures of us eating what you can’t or won’t see and what you don’t know is the kindness we were shown and appreciation we were given.

I could not handle it and teared up more than once. To have these strangers come thank us just for being here, to have people want to take our picture, to have people bring us some candy or just stop by to say thanks and talk for a moment was more than I could take. But after washing my face I was able to just look at the faces of people who saw who we are and where we are from as they simply thanked us. It reminded me why ministries like this are so important.

I hope that there will never be a need for this kind of ministry again but if there is I hope it works out where you can take part in it. Yes it’s work- next time I will try to go with a lazier crew-but it is doing what Jesus talked about when He talked about giving a cup of cold water in His name.

I look forward to being back home but I will always remember these days as God has blessed and meeting these people has touched my life!

I think I will always remember the one guy who look like he wanted to say something but just could not bring himself to do it. He finally looked me straight in the eye made sure I was looking and nodded as if to say thanks but I can’t talk about it but I feel it. I know what he meant! God bless!

 

May this day bless your life in a special way!  May you be a blessing to some else today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

 

Submit yourselves, then, to God.

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

~James 4:7~

 

JoEllen Carruth thanks you for praying for Darrel Ray.  He’s home and recovering nicely from eye surgery.

Rusty Williams has some serious health issues and is hospitalized in Covington.  Please add him to your prayer list.

 

Lula Mae McLin Lombardo

August 04, 1918 – September 21, 2017

A resident of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at her home. She was born August 4, 1918 in Bluff Creek, LA and was 99 years of age. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Frank S. Lombardo; parents, Emmitt and Lena McLin; a brother, John E. McLin; two grandchildren, Paul and Paula Lombardo; and great grandchild Isabella Lombardo. Survived by sons, Frank Lombardo and wife, Ellen, and Joe Lombardo and wife, Catherine; grandchildren, Tony Lombardo and wife, Laura, and Joseph Lombardo, Angela L. Cernich and husband, Oscar, and Joey Lombardo and wife, Nikki; great grandchildren include Nick and Sydney Lombardo, Max and Samantha Lombardo, Ella, Emilia, and Elliott Lombardo, Austin Wascom; and great great grandchild, Gabriel Wascom. She grew up and lived in Pine Grove, La. and was a long time friend of Pine Grove Methodist Church. She was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite, La. Also a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas (honored as oldest living member), the Overload Quilting Club and the Piney Woods Quilting Guild in Pine Grove, La. A special thanks to the loving care provided by her devoted sitters. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Full of Grace Inc. in Amite, La. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 9:30 AM until 11:00AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:30AM on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Pamela Easley Viator Connelly
(April 19, 1963 – September 20, 2017) 

Pamela Grace Easley Viator Connelly, of Osyka, passed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father in the early morning hours on September 20, 2017, at her home.

Pamela was born in Baton Rouge, LA, April 19, 1963, to Bobby Easley and Grace Ann McDaniel Estess Taylor.

Pamela was a 1981 graduate of Parklane Academy. She was an independent dispatcher for the JOWIN Company and was a hard-working, dedicated employee who took care of her customers and drivers.

Anyone who knew Pamela knew she loved her family, her flowers and loved her LSU Tigers, win or lose. She had a contagious smile and loving spirit that touched everyone she met. She loved her Savior, Jesus Christ. She never met a stranger, and was always putting others before herself. She was a member of First Baptist Church Magnolia.

She is preceded in death by her late husband, Mark A. Viator, Jr. and grandparents, Grace and W.H. McDaniel and Gladys and James Clarence Easley.

Pamela leaves behind her husband of 22 years, Geoffrey Connelly; daughters, Allison Viator and Christie Viator; three sons, Randall Connelly, Mark Anthony “Tony” Viator, III and Dustin “Dusty” Viator; her mother, Grace Ann Taylor and husband, Randolph; her father, Bobby Easley and wife, Dianne; two grandchildren, Madilyn Ray and Christian Mixon; one brother Rusty Easley; a sister, Ashley Brister and husband, Josh; a special nephew, Craig Louviere and wife, Melanie; a special father-in-law, Mark A. Viator, Sr. and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends who will never forget her gentle spirit.

Visitation is Friday at First Baptist Church in Magnolia from 5PM until 8PM and continues Saturday from 9AM until services at 10AM with Rev. Joe Gunter officiating. Burial will be in Terry’s Creek Cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit.

Pallbearers are, Luke Snow, Thad Snow, Brandon Drury, Craig Louviere, Nelson Ott and Matthew Kleppinger Honorary pallbearers are Sam Estess and Richard Paul Cutrer.

Share condolences at catchingsfuneralhome.com

 

 

This morning we will have Bible Study at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood.  You are invited to join us.

 

 

Read the Bible – John 19-21 & Psalm 111

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

We had a great time last night at the cabin.  Five different churches were represented. but we’re all one in God’s family.  If you didn’t come, I invite you to come next month on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

I pray this: that your love

will keep on growing in knowledge

and every kind of discernment.

~Philippians 1:9 HCSB~

 

 

Mrs. Anne Hurst is in St. Helena Hospital.  Please keep her in your prayers,

Mrs. Theople Hurst is home and glad to be there.  She thanks you for your prayers.

Dennis Travis is better and possible can come home tomorrow.  He will be seeing additional doctors.

Aubrey McMillian had a lawn mower to turn over on him about a week ago.  He is still healing, but thankful it was not much worse.  Please add him to your prayer list.

Donna Fay Miller’s heart ablation is scheduled for the 12th.

Pray for Miss Fay Shoemaker as she does pre-op for her heart cauterization.

 

 

Read the Bible – John 16-18 & Psalm 110

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Tonight at 6:30

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – FBC, Kentwood at 10 A.M. Fridays

 

 

Looking forward to baptism and decisions Sunday morning.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

You make known to me the path of life;

you will fill me with joy in your presence,

with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

~Psalm 16:11~

 

Mark your calendar;

  • Happening now – Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana missions/ministry
  • Tonight – Last night of revival at FBC, Kentwood.  It begins at 6 P..M.
  • Tomorrow – Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30 P.M.
  • Fridays – Bible study class at 10:00 A.M.
  • Sunday (25th) – Operation Christmas Child collecting washcloths and soap
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.
  • Sunday (Oct 1st) – Operation Christmas Child – collecting hair bows, ribbons, pony tail holders, barrettes, and other hair ornaments for girls
  • Sunday at 6 P.M. – Bible Drill class
  • Wednesday at 6 P.M. (Next week) – Missions class for children
  • Beginning Oct. 1st on Sundays and Wednesdays at 6 P.M.- New program for children up through 5th grade
  • Coming soon – Trunk or Treat at FBC

 

Read the Bible – John 13-15, Psalm 109, and video on John 13-21 found at http://bibleproject.com

 

Hymn of the Day – “Higher Ground”

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Thanks for continuing to check in even when the internet service is down.  I hope the new location of the satellite will help for a long time.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Tuesday Addition

I’m going to share some prayer requests, praises, and updates tonight.

  • Mr. Charles Miller, Bro. Darrell’s dad, was better and about to go home about noon Sunday.  Let’s pray he continues to do well.
  • Mrs. Theople Hurst was able to have her surgery this afternoon.  If all goes well tonight, she should be returning to Kentwood tomorrow.  Pray for her recovery process.
  • Dennis Travis of Montpelier is hospitalized at North Oaks with severe kidney problems, which have been causing heart concerns.  He is a little better now.  Please pray for Dennis.
  • Donna Fay Miller saw a doctor today and will now be seeing a cardiologist.  Pray she can have the heart ablation soon.  This A-fib is wearing her out.  I know she will appreciate your prayers.
  • Megan Simeon is still on the same island, St. Kit, where she and her mother endured Hurricane Jose.  Pray for Megan as she prepares to face another hurricane.  Pray for her family back in Kentwood.
  • George Cutrer of Osyka has been improving at home.  Today, he saw some doctors for check-ups.  Thankfully, he is doing well.
  • Shelby Travis, daughter of Melissa Bryan of East Fork, had a baby last weekend. She has been dealing with infections since then.  She went to the E.R. tonight.  The baby is fine.  Let’s pray Shelby’s problems are properly addressed and she will soon be able to go home to be with her baby.

 

There’s one more night of revival at FBC, Kentwood.  Join us at 6 P.M. tomorrow night.

 

Thursday, we will have our monthly Third Thursday at the Cabin.  We meet at 6:30.

 

Read the Bible

  • Monday – John 9-10 & Psalm 107
  • Tuesday – John 11-12  Psalm 108

 

I’ll post a more complete Prayer Link in the morning.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

For the wages of sin is death,

but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

~Romans 6:23~

 

Mr. Charles Miller, Bro. Darry’s dad, had some complications yesterday and was still in ICU.  Please continue to pray for Mr. Charles, his family, and the medical staff.

Last night at 9:30, Bobbie Magee called to say her sister, Mrs. Theople Hurst, was at Hood Memorial where it was determined she needed gall bladder surgery.  There was a question about where she was going for the surgery.  I’ll post later with that information.

Please continue to pray for and support the hurricane victims and those who are working to help them.

 

 

Don’t forget to bring your food and cleaning supplies in for the LA Baptist Children’s Home to church today.  They will be picked up early in the morning.  Tonight, will not be too late.

Revival begins this morning at FBC, Kentwood.  Worship service is at 10:30 this morning.  A nursery will be provided for all services.  There will be no classes for children tonight or Wednesday night so that the children can participate in revival services.

The Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana missions is being collected in all area churches.  Please support this offering.  Disaster Relief is one of the benefactors of the gifts we give through Georgia Barnett.

Operation Christmas Child –  Today, we are collecting small toy trucks, cars, tractors, and planes.  Next week, we will be collecting wash cloths and soap.

This week is Third Thursday at the Cabin.  We are looking forward to seeing you at the cabin Thursday.  If you have been considering us, come on.  We begin at 6:30.

 

Read the Bible – Mark 7-8 & Psalm 106

 
Today is the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee