Category: FBC

Monday

For our light and momentary troubles

are achieving for us an eternal glory

that far outweighs them all.

~2 Corinthians 4:17~

 

Please pray for Bobby and Estelle Raborn.  She is back at North Oaks.

Please pray for Mr. Harlon Toney and family.  He will be seeing a new doctor in Baton Rouge today.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams who is scheduled for a move to Specialty Rehab in Hammond by the end of the week.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible – Proverbs 13-15 and Psalm 2

 

Today, several churches will kick-off their 2017 VBS.  I hope your children/grandchildren/nieces and nephews are lined up to be a part of one.  I am excited to say I will be teaching missions to the older children at FBC, Kentwood.  Today, we will have a guest who will tell about delivering Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes to children in a far-away country.  We start at 8:30 today.
Make today count for His glory!

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

Anyone who loves their life will lose it,

while anyone who hates their life in this world

will keep it for eternal life.

~John 12:25~

 

 

Read the Bible – Proverbs 10-12 & Psalm 1

 

VBS Kickoff tonight at FBC, Kentwood – 5-7 P.M.

 

If you have already purchased a VBS shirt, please wear it this morning to remind others to get their shirts.

 

FBC, Amite will also be having VBS this week.

 

 

Byron Otto Kirkland, Jr.

September 20, 1925 – June 03, 2017

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

The one who is victorious will, like them,

be dressed in white.

I will never blot out the name of that person

from the book of life,

but will acknowledge that name

before my Father and his angels.

~Revelation 3:5~

 

 

It’s Vacation Bible School time!  In the coming weeks, almost all our churches will be going “all out” to bring in children and teach children about God and His Word.  The themes will be different, the decorations will vary, the workers will not be the same, but the reasoning is the same in each case.  I encourage you to support the VBS in your church and in other churches.  It’s not about “my church” and “our VBS”, but about helping children learn about God and to come to a personal relationship with Him!

 

FBC, Kentwood will begin Sunday with a registration party from 5-7 P.M.  Bring the family so they will learn to be comfortable with our church and our people.  VBS will begin Monday morning at 8:30 in the sanctuary and conclude at 11:30 in the sanctuary.  Parent night is Friday.  Come see some of what your child/children have learned.  Lend us to us each morning for a week.  I know their lives will be greatly impacted in a positive way.

 

Later, this summer, as other churches have VBS, you will soon realize there are many different themes that will be used this summer.  It’s okay for children to participate in more than one VBS.  Neither my children or I did that, but I certainly see the advantage of being in different programs in different churches.  Each church only wants to be a part the life of the children.  Give your child/children all such opportunities that will work for your family.  That can make a “heavenly and eternal” difference!

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible – Proverbs 7-9 and Psalm 150.

 

 

You may enjoy reading this Baptist Press article about Tim Tebow, http://bpnews.net/48973/tebow-preps-homeschoolers-for-impressionable-times.

 

Remember to keep the Lord in your weekend.  

Anna Lee

 

P.S. The server needed to be rebooted for me to get into The Prayer Link today.  Jason has already left for a fishing tournament by the time I realized there was a problem.  I was able to tell him about it as soon as he called after the tournament, but he had to travel home to do what was necessary.  By that time, I was sidetracked.  I decided to post what I had written as a Google document this morning.

I want to add the link to the Waylon Bailey document.  It seems like he has VBS thoughts this morning just like I did.  David and I did spend some time at the church this afternoon preparing my room for teaching missions during VBS.

The link is http://waylonbailey.com/2017/06/03/next-gen-vbs/.

 

 

Friday

     “Love your enemies,

bless those who curse you,

do good to those who hate you,

and pray for those who spitefully use you

and persecute you.”

~Matthew 5:44~

 

Dorothy Fussell graduated from using a walker to using a cane as she recovers from a broken hip.  Thank God for her progress.

Bettye Fussell had a reaction when she was given her treatment this week.  Thank God she was able to have a treatment though.

Please continue to pray for the Dillons, Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby.  Recovery is a slow process.

 

Read the Bible – Proverbs 4-6 & Psalm 149

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 12

VBS Registration – Sunday from 5-7 P.M.

 

. . . It is not by sword or by spear that the LORD saves,

for the battle is the LORD’s.

~1 Samuel 17:47 HCSB~

“Battle Hymn of the Republic”

 

Make the Friday more than a square on the calendar.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

 

For if, while we were God’s enemies,

we were reconciled to him

through the death of his Son,

how much more, having been reconciled,

shall we be saved through his life!

~Romans 5:10~

 

Praise report from Martha Pevey Dagro:

I “graduated” from breast surgeon/oncologist appointments every 3 months to going every 6 months!!!
So thankful and grateful for God’s AMAZING GRACE!!!

 

Request from Frances Gay:

My friend Darlene Ainsworth’s daughter has been diagnosed with MS.  She has 2 small children, 8 yrs. and 4 mos.   She requested prayers.  Darlene’s mother and I were best friends in Eastern Star before she passed away.

Update on Shea Williams:

Shea’s surgery went well.  She’s recovering and looking forward to putting all this behind her.

Read the Bible – I missed a day, so I’ll post two days today.

Wednesday – Psalm 1-2, Psa;m 147, & Video on “Psalms” found at jointhebibleproject.com

Thursday – Proverbs 1-3, Psalm 148, & Video on Proverbs found at jointhebibleproject.com

Have I told you lately how much I enjoy teaching the children at church on Wednesdays (Children on Mission) and Sundays (Bible Drill Class)?  I love my little friends, their eager hearts, their willingness to help each other, and so much more.  If you have a child or grandchild from Pre-K – 5th grade, I hope you are bringing them at 6 P.M. each week.  If not, please do so.

 

VBS Registration and Kick-Off Celebration – Sunday night from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Sign up your children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends by coming.  Lots of food and games will be available as well as the opportunity to sign up and get t-shirts, etc. for VBS.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 12   We are enjoying learning about and from this book of the Bible.

 

Sunday School – 9:15 each Sunday.  We have numerous classes, so there is a class “just right” for everyone!

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Thank-you to those who bring red beans and rice for us to share with two local food pantries.  The food is in my car and ready for delivery.  Thanks for supporting a mission project of the Children in Action.

 

 

Keep asking, and it will be given to you.

Keep searching, and you will find.

Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you.

~Matthew 7:7 HCSB~

“Bring Them In”

 

That’s our responsibility!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

May your father and mother rejoice;

may she who gave you birth be joyful!

~Proverbs 23:25~

 

Gloria Gill had a good check-up yesterday.  Thank-God for that good report.

Mildred Hyde Crain

February 18, 1930 – May 25, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4245895&fh_id=10545

James Matthew Smith

May 07, 1963 – May 23, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/james-matthew-smith

Jack Quentin Jacobsen

January 18, 1990 – May 23, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/jack-jacobsen

Read the Bible – Job 32-34 and Psalm 143

Mission Opportunity – Bring bags of beans and rice to church tomorrow.  They will be given to food pantries to give as emergency help for families.

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me;

my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—

the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

~Acts 20:24 (NIV)~

“Tell the Good News”

 

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

My dear brothers and sisters,

take note of this:

Everyone should be quick to listen,

slow to speak

and slow to become angry.

~James 1:19 (NIV)~

Bobbie Magee continues to improve following her recent illness.  Thank God for her progress.

Buddy Waller is feeling better and was able to be back in church last night.  Thank God for his improvement.

Ann Rimes Courtney

July 28, 1944 – May 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/ann-r-courtney

 

Read the Bible – Job 24-28 & Psalm 141

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 11

 

We will complete our collection of red beans and rice Sunday, so get your bags in to help with the worthy cause.

 

 

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

and His ears are open to their prayers.

~1 Peter 3:12a NKJV~

“Near to the Heart of God”

 

What a wonderful place to be!

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

What we have received is not the spirit of the world,

but the Spirit who is from God,

so that we may understand

what God has freely given us.

~1 Corinthians 2:12~

 

Andy and Betty Taylor are better.  Thank-you for praying for them.

Phillip Strickland is doing much better.  Continue to pray for him and his family as he undergoes treatment.

I understand Bettye Fussell did not have her treatment Monday. but hopefully will next week.  Keep her in your prayers.

Pray for all the area families dealing with sickness, long-term illness, or death.  It is our responsibility to pray for them and to give any help we can.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Reading the Bible – Job 20-23 & Psalm 140

Children’s Classes at FBC, Kentwood

  • Sunday School – 9:15 A.M.
  • Sunday Night – Bible Drill – 6 P.M.
  • Wednesday Night – Missions Class – 6 P.M.
  • VBS and Camp this summer
  • There is a nursery available for every service.

Adult Bible Study at FBC, Kentwood

  • Numerous Sunday School Classes – 9:15 A.M.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M.

Youth Opportunities

  • Sunday – 10 A.M. & 6 P.M.
  • Wednesday – 6 P.M.
  • Camps, Trips, etc. – Contact Bro. Wendell

 

VBS at FBC, Kentwood will be from 8:30 – 11:30 June 5-9

 

“The fear of human opinion disables;

trusting in God protects you from that.”

~Proverbs 29:25 MSG~

Yield Not to Temptation

 

Make this world a better place for someone today by showing God’s love.

Anna Lee

 

Mother’s Day

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;

may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

~Psalm 143:10~

 

Please continue to pray for Rod Smith.  Frank and Mary Alice Fox gave us a good update on him.  He and his family, including Jeremy who has kidney stones, need your prayers.

Pray for Debbie WIlkinson as she has a new evaluation at M.D. Anderson today and receives results tomorrow.

Mt. Nebo’s pastor and his family had a difficult day Saturday.  Bro. Randol Camardelle’s brother passed away and his wife’s mother broke her femur.

We lost a kind, gentle neighbor this week.

J. Hugh D. Young

October 20, 1941 – May 12, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/index.cfm/public:obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4225947/lud/9D16F72B38913D1C5AEDD1868ECE7B0C

 

Read the Bible today.  Micah 1-4, Psalm 130, and video “Micah” at jointhebibleproject.com

For you created my inmost being;

you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

 ~Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)~

“My Mother’s Bible”

Third Thursday at the Cabin – We will have some first-time at the cabin special music this week.  Margie Williams and Kathy Dykes will be singing for us.  I’m looking forward to another night of blessings.

Bible Drill Class at 6 P.M. tonight at FBC.  Send your children/grandchildren to learn about their Bible.

 

Honor special ladies in your life today!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

Who is a God like you,

who pardons sin and forgives

the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?

You do not stay angry forever

but delight to show mercy.  

You will again have compassion on us;

you will tread our sins underfoot

and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.

~Micah 7:18-19~

 

 

Camellia May Corkern – 6 lb. 14 oz. and 21 in. long; born yesterday afternoon, 5-9-17.  Her parents are Wesley and Kara Sellers Corkern.

 

Ruby Dillon continues to need out prayers.  She’s at North Oaks, Room 4418.

Tish Fairburn learned yesterday that she had another spot that will need to be checked out.  Her sister, Sandy, requests we pray for her.

Just when we thought Andy and Betty Taylor have had every health issue imaginable, we learn that Betty has pneumonia.  She’s at home.  Please pray.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams will be doing physical therapy today.  Please pray all goes well.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible Today – Amos 1-5, Psalm 126, & “Amos” at jointhebibleproject.com

Children in Action – Mission class for children K-5th grade; tonight at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood

You are invited to participate in the current mission project which is the collection of red beans and rice to donate to food pantries.

 

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast,

because they trust in you.”

~Isaiah 26:3 NIV~

“Simply Trusting”

 

We have a great opportunity in praying!  

Anna Lee