Category: FBC

Friday

If you do what is right, will you not be accepted?

But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door;

it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.”

~Genesis 4:7~

 

Ruby King of Roseland was able to go home from rehab yesterday.  Let’s pray she continues to improve.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon continues to be at North Oaks Rehab.  Please pray for her.

 

Read the Bible – Zachariah 9-14 & Psalm 62

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 19 – 20:9

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child – What a blessing to go into a store to purchase items for OCC shoeboxes and see a Sunday School member shopping for items for shoeboxes, to have messages about what someone has purchased, but will not be able to turn in until next week, or to walk into the church and find bags of items someone dropped off for us. This is a major project that takes many hands and many hearts.  I’m so thankful for all those who participate and do so over and over to help collect the many items we will need.

 

“Trusting Jesus”

 

Remember to have faith and to trust.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

Jesus said to him,“Receive your sight;

your faith has healed you.”  

Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God.

When all the people saw it, they also praised God.

~Luke 18:42-43~

 

Tish Fairburn is doing very well.  Thank God for her good reports.

Ruby King has made good progress at rehab and will be going home today.  Please continue to pray for her as she faces the challenges of being at her home.

Andy Taylor is seeing some positive results of Monday’s surgery.  Please continue to pray for him and for Betty.

Bettye Fussell and Miss Fay Shoemaker both had good days yesterday.  Thank God for days like that.  Let’s pray that today is also a good day for both of these sweet ladies.

Berryl Billiott and a serious heart blockage.  Pray for him he seeks and receives proper treatment.

 

Read the Bible – Zachariah 5-8 & Psalm 61

Study Ezekiel – Friday mornings at 10:00 at FBC

Bible Drill Class for children through 5th grade – Sundays at 6 P.M.

Bible Study – Sunday mornings for all ages at 9:45.  There are classes for all ages.  I will be happy to help anyone/families locate a class/classes.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child – Last night, someone asked me to shop for them, as I have done before.  If you would rather not do the shopping, I will be glad to do that for you.  I will also show you what I purchased and give you the receipt.

This week we are shopping for pencils and pens. The following week we will be purchasing the $1.00 calculators.  They are on sale now at some stores.   If you find them, you may want to make your purchase now.

 

Be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

I waited patiently for the Lord,

and He turned to me

and heard my cry for help.

~Psalm 40:1 HCSB~

 

Miss Fay Shoemaker is back at home in Kentwood after a stay in the hospital in New Orleans.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Mrs. Estelle Raborn is also back at home in Kentwood.  As you pray for her, please pray for her faithful caregiver, her husband.

Pray for Andy Taylor as he has hand surgery this morning in McComb.  Pray for Betty as she also is a very faithful caregiver.

 

Read the Bible – Daniel 10-12 and Psalm 58

 

Thank-you to all who brought highlighters for Operation Christmas Child.  We will be collecting small glue sticks next Sunday.  I added a box under the stairwell steps for those who find it inconvenient to come to my classroom, but delivery to my classroom before Sunday School will still be an option.  I know we will have sufficient notebooks, but will check on other items and post their status periodically.  Each item you bring is greatly appreciated and will make some child very thankful.  Remember, the shoeboxes are an opportunity to share Jesus with the children.  Also, remember we will be collecting donations to help pay the shipping for the boxes.  The packing party will be the first Saturday of November.  Plan to be there to share the joy and excitement.

 

Friday morning Bible study will focus on Ezekiel 19 this week.

 

Start this week off right by checking on someone.  Both of you will be blessed!  It was certainly a sweet time when we share all the many names of those who are sick last night.  I trust each of you will make some visits….

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

God reigns over the nations;

God is seated on his holy throne.

~Psalm 47:8 HCSB~

 

“The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”

 

 

Pray for Bettye Fussell as she travels for robotic surgery today.  She’s had a long few months since her diagnosis in February.  We are thankful this day is here!

Jeana Lee-Newton, daughter for Ricky and Brenda Russell, will be having another surgery today.  Let’s pray this one is effective and can be the fine one in her long road to good health.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is better.  Pray for her as she continues testing and treatment at North Oaks.  She’s in room 3118.  As you pray for her, remember to also pray for Mr. “Cete”.

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Harrell are both recovering from health issues this week.  Let’s keep them in our prayers.

Harrell Sharkey, Jr. continues to recover from his recent surgery.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges will be moved to Greensburg for physical therapy.  As you pray for her, remember to pray for her family who have been her caregivers for the last several years,

Frank Fowler, III is having some blood pressure problems.  Let’s pray this clears up soon with the right treatment.

 

 

Read the Bible – Esther 6-10, Psalm 54, & video on Esther found at http://jointhebibleproject.com

Baptist Press – http://baptistpress.net

 

 

Thank-you to all the parents and grandparents who send their children and grandchildren to missions class on Wednesdays and Bible Drill class on Sundays.  I love to see their progress and their enthusiasm.

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 18

Thank-you to those who have made their purchases for Operation Christmas Child.  This week we are collecting HIGHLIGHTERS, markers, and crayons.  You can drop your items off in my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School each week.

 

 

Thank-you for checking in and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

For I am convinced that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor demons,

neither the present nor the future,

nor any powers, 

neither height nor depth,

nor anything else in all creation,

will be able to separate us from the love of God

that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

~Romans 8:38-39~

 

“The Love of God” – One of my favorites!

 

 

We’ve prayed for Carl Wayne Stevens, formerly of this area, many times over the last eight years.  He is still battling the complications from a stroke.  His attitude is good.  His helper, Nora, is faithful.  Let’s let our prayers be faithful too.

 

Josiah Huckaby – Update by KK Huckaby

What a difference a week makes! Today is day 140 in the NICU. Josiah has continued to improve and when I went to see him last Wednesday, they had swapped him from the invasive vent to a non-invasive vent. The staff have also been amazed at the difference & how far he has come. He did have a little problem last night…his central line came out & he’s on some many meds that a normal IV line is not sufficient. So he had to be put back on the invasive vent for the procedure to replace the central line (which went really well). They are working on weaning him as soon as possible. We are praising God that he is back on the vent because of a procedure & not because he required it!!! Also, he is growing like a weed. He is 10lbs 2oz & 25.5 inches now. Thanks for all the prayers! God is so good!!!

 

 

The children’s missions class will meet at 6 P.M. tonight.  Please share your children and grandchildren with us for one hour each week.

 

Pray for the mission team from East Fork Baptist Church as they continue to work and represent God’s name in Guatemala.

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible – Esther 1-5 & Psalm 53

 

Operation Christmas Child – FBC, Kentwood is collecting highlighters, markers, and crayons this week.  Bring your items to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School.  We’re sorting and counting items as they come it.  Remember these dates:  November 4 Packing Party & November13-20 Collection of Packed Shoeboxes at FBC, Kentwood.  We will be receiving shoeboxes from schools, clubs, businesses, churches, and individuals.  The more we pack the more children we impact.  Each one represents one more child whose life will be changed.

 

I hope you will continue to help with the shoeboxes as well as you did with the notebooks the first week of collection at FBC.  Thank-you so much!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

Give thanks to the LORD!

Call upon His name;

make known His deeds among the peoples!

~Psalm 105:1 NKJV~

 

Mrs. Ruby King of Roseland is progressing well following her stroke.  She will be at North Oaks a few more days.  Pray for her large family during this time.

Miss Fay Shoemaker is still at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Mrs. Estelle Raborn has improved since her arrival at the Lake.  Pray for Bobby as he travels back and forth to Baton Rouge.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is in room 3118 (stepdown) at North Oaks.  The ER doctor found a low sodium lever.  Please pray for Mr. “Cete” as you pray for “Miss” Ruby.

Pray for Mr. Phillip Harrell as he has a procedure in Hammond today.

 

Today, the “young” ladies of FBC, Kentwood will celebrate July birthdays of Bobbie Magee, Martha Griffith, Janice Hornsby, Barbara Erwin, Debbie Bales, and Anne Hurst at The Cafe at 11 A.M.  All ladies are invited to join us.

 

Read the Bible – Nehemiah 12-13 & Psalm 52

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child – Please purchase some highlighters, markers, or crayons to bring to church Sunday morning.  Let’s put some smiles on little faces and Jesus “in” their hearts because of the classes the children will be invited to attend.

 

“The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”

 

Thanks for checking in and for praying.  It’s all about prayer.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

 “I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people

must fear and reverence the God of Daniel.

“For he is the living God and he endures forever;

his kingdom will not be destroyed,

his dominion will never end. 

He rescues and he saves;

he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth.

He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”

Daniel 6:26-27

 

 

Mrs. Fay Shomaker is in Ochsner, probably until tomorrow.  Please pray for her.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is still in need of our prayers.  Pray for Mr. “Cete” too.

Bettye Fussell’s surgery is scheduled for Thursday.  Pray for her as she awaits this important day.

Mrs. Estelle Raborn is in Our Lady of the Lake.  Keep Mr. Bobby in your prayers too as you pray for her.

I will be posting a couple of other names later today.  You may want to check back.

 

 

Read the Bible – Nehemiah 10-11 and Psalms 51.

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • Thanks to all who brought composition books yesterday.  We will have a good supply now.
  • This week, we need HIGHLIGHTERS (large or small), markers, and crayons. Highlighter are the greatest need.  It will often be best to buy the large packages that we can open and divide.

 

“Our Best”

 

 

Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe – 11 A.M.  I hope to see many of you there as we celebrate July birthdays.

 

 

Bible Drill Class – It is so special to see the children using their Bibles for drills or to answer questions.  We are working hard to memorize books of the Bible and specific verses.  We meet at 6 P.M. on Sundays at FBC.

 

This is a good day to “Count Your Blessings” and give “(Y)Our Best”!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation,

by prayer and petition,

with thanksgiving,

present your requests to God.

And the peace of God,

which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

~Philippians 4:6-7~

 

 

Wednesday night, after prayer meeting, mission’s class, and youth,  we had a visitor at church.  It was Nathan Bell.  He thanks the adults there who had been great influences on his life, people who encouraged, even pushed him in the right direction.  Nathan has served on three foreign fields and hopefully is moving from the west coast to the east coast with his family.  He spoke of the influence of FBC, Kentwood on his life.  I can say it was a blessing to have been part of those he chose to see that night.  Thank-you, Nathan, for being a man who showed your appreciation this week.  May God continue to watch over you and your family.

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon continues to not feel her best.  She will see her doctor Tuesday.  Please continue to pray for her.

Mr. John Phillips will be having double knee replacement today.  Pray all goes well and that he will be able to walk again when his physical therapy is completed.

 

Christopher Brent Davison

December 18, 1965 – July 19, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/christopher-davison?fh_id=10545

JAMES BRENT

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?n=james-brent&pid=186128353

 

 

Operation Christmas Child 

  • Laura DeBlanc let me know Dirt Cheap in Amite also has composition books 10 for $1.00.  Betty Taylor bought some at Dirt Cheap in McComb and Charlene Miller in Hammond.  Shop while the supply lasts.
  • Bring your items to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School.  I’ll be there early and waiting for you.
  • We shopped yesterday and just couldn’t help ourselves, so we also bought some other items we found with good prices.
  • Sunday, I will list what we will focus our shopping on next week.
  • Remember, it will be a big group effort to pack 350 shoeboxes this year.

 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe
  • Honors our June Birthday Ladies
  • Everyone is invited to join us!

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • 10 A.M.
  • Ezekiel 17

 

 

Read the Bible – Nehemiah 1-3 & Psalm 48

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.com

 

 

“Open My Eyes that I May See”

 

 

May God open our eyes to see the opportunities around us.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

~Psalm 1:6~

 

Andy Taylor is set for surgery on his right hand that will hopefully make it more useful.  Pray for him as he goes through all the preparatory work now.  Pray for his coming surgery.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges is now stable.  It seems the surgery was effective.  Please continue to pray for her and her family members who have been so faithful to care for her.

Betty Fussell‘s surgery is scheduled for July 27th.  Keep her and her family in your prayers.

Tish Fairburn has begun her chemo.  Pray for her as she goes through this process.

Miss Fay Shoemaker spent three days in the hospital, but is now home.  Add her to your prayer list if she is not already there.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is still a little better.  Pray she soon gets the results of the tests done earlier this week.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Several people brought in their composition books last night. We have a good start to the number we need.  Remember to bring your donation of composition books to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday.  I’ll give you a count soon.  We’ll be packing 350 shoeboxes this year.  Please help us each week with the item(s) we list.

 

Looking Ahead – Tuesday, we will have our “Young Ladies’ Birthday Party” at The Cafe at 11 A.M. All ladies are welcome to come help us celebrate the birthdays of some ladies who mean so much to us.

 

Read the Bible – Ezra 8-10 & Psalm 47

 

Baptist Press – http://baptistnews.com

 

 

Third Thursday – Remember, we have taken a summer break due to family company/events.  We will not meet tonight, but will resume in September.

 

 

Yesterday, I noticed some of the writing on the back of a box from Hunt Brothers Pizza. It blessed my heart.

     Our Guiding Principles: Place God first in all we do, Be a blessing to people, Trust God to meet out needs. & Strive for excellence.  

Above that was an American flag with a circle of stars and words that said “United We Stand” and “In God We Trust”.

I appreciate businesses that have values similar to mine.  This business operates out of Nashville, Tennessee.  The address is 4020 Jordonia Station Rd, Nashville 37218.  The phone number is 800-453-3675.

 

 

 

“Love Lifted Me”

 

 

I hope you enjoyed having the Statler Brothers sing for you this morning.  Have you ever felt “down” and were rescued by knowing about God’s love for you?  I certainly have. Let’s pass this message on to others.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

“Be careful that no one fails to receive God’s grace.”

~Hebrews 12:15a NCV~

 

 

Marteen McGregor Ainsworth

May 07, 1930 – July 16, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/marteen-ainsworth?fh_id=10545

 

I encourage you to attend the WMU meeting with ladies from various churches in our association.  I hope you will with us at FBC, Kentwood at 10 A.M.

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible – Ezekiel 45-48, Psalm 44, and videos on Esther and Holiness found at http://jointhebible project.com

 

Friday morning Bible study will be studying Ezekiel 17 this week.  You are invited to join us.

 

Boys and girls who are in grades up through the fifth grade are welcome to join others who study missions on Wednesdays and Bible Drill on Sundays.  We meet at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.

 

Purchase of the Week for Operation Christmas Child – One subject notebooks!  You can drop these off at my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School each week.  Next week, we will be donating markers, colors, and highlighters.  We’re packing 350 shoeboxes this year and will need your help to prepare all these boxes for boys and girls around the world.  If that isn’t enough, the children will be given a booklet in their own language that introduces them to Jesus.  Shop for some good buys on notebooks this week.  If you cannot shop for your purchases, we have ladies who will shop for you.

 

“Tell Me the Story of Jesus”

 

We are all different.  Tell someone the story of Jesus today in your own way.  They will be blessed.  You will be blessed more!

Anna Lee