Category: FBC

Saturday

In him we have redemption through his blood,

the forgiveness of sins,

in accordance with the riches of God’s grace

~Ephesians 1:7~

David‘s next eye surgery, the sixth one, will be Tuesday in Covington.  Please pray.  We are taking nothing for granted, but do know God is in control.

David Bryant is doing better.  He is back to receiving PT again.  Please continue to pray for him.

Scripture Writing – Galatians 5:19-21- https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5%3A19-21&version=NIV

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

If you have items to turn in for “Operation Christmas Child“, please bring them to my Sunday School room in the morning.

 

Have a wonderful day today as you make your final plans for the Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

 

Andy Taylor‘s eye procedure has enabled him to see better.  Join them in thanking God.

Bro. Joey and I met a lady who represents Samaritan’s Purse in our area.  FBC, Kentwood has been asked to become a collection site for “shoeboxes” in November.  Lots of volunteers will be needed to man this operation for eight days.  We are presently looking at three hour time slots plus others to provide cookies, coffee, etc.  If you would be interested in committing to service this way in November, please let Bro. Joey or me know as soon as possible.

“Roselyn and a Picture Book” – (Operation Christmas Child) – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-roselyn-and-a-picture-book/

Yesterday, I had a visit from a neighbor/friend.  She brought some items for my church to include in the “shoeboxes” we are sending.  She had done this for a few years.  She blesses my heart and the heart of some little children somewhere each year.  As she left, she asked me to call her to tell her what else we could use. She is a ray of sunshine and brings “Joy” to many hearts!

If you would like to help too, ask me what we need a few more  of.  I carry the list in my purse.  You could be an instrument of God’s love to some children this year.

 Scripture Writing – Galatians 5:16-18 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5%3A16-18&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Reminders 

  • Bible Study – 10 A.M. this morning!
  • Sunday School – 9:15 Sunday morning
  • Children’s Mission Classes – Wednesdays at 6 P.M.
  • Ladies’ Birthday Party – August 23rd

 

Have a wonderful day, remembering  He watches you every day.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross,

so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness;

“by his wounds you have been healed.”

~1 Peter 2:24~

 

Daryl Carruth has improved from the problems he had Saturday.  Thank God for the progress he has made.

Harrell Sharkey is out of ICU and now on the 6th floor at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Susie gladly made another move within the hospital.

Jimmy and Linda Williams are hospitalized in two different hospitals.  She is not at Greensbury and improving after an infection.  He is at Lacombe where he was admitted with heart related problems.  Let’s pray they both continue to improve and can be at home together soon.

Justin Lambert has thrilled his family with some intentional movements!  Since his accident over a month ago, the actions yesterday were the first like this.  The family thanks you for your continued prayers.

Rev. Tommy Hicks is walking some at the hospital following back surgery.  “Miss” Lois is recovering from having teeth removed and praying for no infection this time.  Pray for good progress for both of them.

Andy Taylor‘s eye procedure is today.  Please pray.

 

Scripture Writing –  Philippians 1:25-27 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1%3A25-27&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children’s Missions Classes – Wednesday nights at 6 P.M. in the L-wing – We will complete our first month doing a mission project – Operation Christmas Child.

  • Mission Friends – ages 3-5
  • Children in Action – grades 1-5

 

Tuesdays are good days for periodic prayer times.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering,

we considered him punished by God,

stricken by him, and afflicted.

But he was pierced for our transgressions,

he was crushed for our iniquities;

the punishment that brought us peace was on him,

and by his wounds we are healed.

~Isaiah 53:4-5~

Today is the Lord’s day!  Give it to Him!
I attended the 50th wedding renewal celebration of friends last night.  It was so special.  I know God was honored to watch and blessed  them on the journey.  They shared the night with Him!  It heard several people say this was the most special renewal they have ever attended!  How much happier marriages would be if they allowed God to be their focus as this couple did.
Scripture Writing – Choose your own verse today!
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

FBC, Kentwood will honor First Responders today at 10:30.  You are invited to attend and be a part of the service.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Now glory be to God,

who by his mighty power at work within us

is able to do far more

than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of —

infinitely beyond our highest prayers,

desires,

thoughts,

or hopes.”

~Ephesians 3:20 TLB~

 

Please pray for Daryl Carruth of Greensburg.  He had a bad spell yesterday.  He was diagnosed with dehydration and an infection.  He’s home again, but not feeling his best yet. We all get busy outside and sometimes forget to take care of our bodes.  Please be careful to keep plenty of fluids in your body in this HOT weather!  When you don’t, your symptoms can be very frightening.

Tomorrow will be the 5th Sunday of the month.  Some area churches have special times for music.  If you are available, you may want to attend or even participate.

FBC, Kentwood will hold their second annual special day for first responders tomorrow.  The morning worship service will recognize them.  Later, everyone will be served a jambalaya lunch with lots of homemade desserts.  We are very thankful these people are in place when we need them.  Let’s take the time and make the effort to show our appreciation all the time!

Scripture Writing – Luke 12:6-10

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child – “A Drop of Love” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/a-drop-of-love/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15S

I hope there is much enthusiasm in your church and your individual family for OCC.  This is a very meaningful project each of us can become involved in.  The rewards are innumerable!  If you need help getting your church involved this year, please contact me.  I encourage each family to become involved as a family.  There’s so many blessings awaiting you!  Don’t miss them!

Websites you may find interesting:

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

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

 

Thanking God for life and all its joys today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday

“He said to them,

‘Follow me, and

I will make you fishers of men.’”

~Matthew 4:19 NKJV~

Mrs. Velma Anthony’s sister, Mrs. Cis Cox of Greensburg, continues to be at Ochsner and would appreciate your prayer support.

Patsy, the sister of Mrs. Theople Hurst and Mrs. Bobbie Magee, is doing well following her last procedure.  Please pray for these three ladies.

David had another laser surgery yesterday afternoon.  Pray that puts us one step closer to getting the lens put back in his eye.

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminder – Mission Groups for Children

  • 6-7 P.M. tonight
  • L- wing
  • Send them to come learn from us

 

I’m thankful for the rain that fell yesterday and even more thankful for God’s protection as I drove home from the doctor’s office yesterday.  It certainly was some of the heaviest rain I’ve ever had to drive through.  God provided for our safety!

Anna Lee

Thursday’s Second Addition

Richard Dees had a mild heart attack and has a new stint.  He will be resting and recovering at home for a while.  Please add your prayers.
Betty Lou Bennett Bethel – “Miss” Betty knew me before I was born, loved me almost like I was one of her children, and prayed for me and my family faithfully.  I might also add that she was one of my very first mission teachers at Roseland Baptist Church.  She was also present in Children’s Church in Roseland when each of my children made a profession of faith.  I was so blessed by her at different stages of my life.

Born: March 03, 1928
Died: June 23, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3760140&fh_id=10545

Please pray for Bro. George Frye as he is beginning his youth/children’s minister position for the summer.  I feel like he would appreciate some volunteer workers periodically.  Let him know if you can help.

Pray for our new mission organizations and those who have volunteered to participate in this great program.

 

Thursday Addition

As I opened my email this morning, I prayed for the right verse for me to pop up.  It did! Thank you, Lord Jesus!  I needed that reminder.

Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid;

do not be discouraged,

for the LORD your God will be with you

wherever you go.”

~Joshua 1:9~

 

Pray for Mr. Johnny and Mrs. Juanita Pritchett today and in the coming days.

Members of Justin Lambert‘s family continue to request prayers on his behalf.

Richard Dees of Amite, long time voice of WABL radio station, has been hospitalized for several days and undergoing tests.  Please pray for Richard.

Mrs. Betty Bethel, formerly of Roseland and Kentwood, passed away last night.  Services for her will be Saturday morning.  Burial will be at Arcola with her family members, I  fell confident to tell you.

Tony Arnone

Born: January 29, 1930
Died: June 14, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3759664&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – James 5:15-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Mission organizations for children will begin next Wednesday night at FBC, Kentwood. There will be a meeting for volunteer workers Sunday evening at 5:30 in the L-wing with classes 6-7 P.M. Wednesday nights.  We will have classes for children from pre-school to fifth grade in the coming school year.  (Grades 6-12 are meeting in the lighthouse for youth activities.)  I’m so excited for this to finally be on the schedule!  If you have any questions, please contact me by phone, Facebook, or email.

Tonight – Patriotic Ladies’ Night at 6:15 in the fellowship hall.  We will be so blessed by someone special who will be there.

Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Mission Project – Operation Christmas Child

  • We will be working on this until the end of October, but need to work steadily to fill many, many boxes for little children.  If we wait too late, some of those boxes will not be filled and children will miss out.
  • As always, if you can not shop for OCC, feel free to ask us to shop for you.
  • I encourage each class and group to work in the collecting and packing process.  You’ll be so blessed.

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Tomorrow at 10
  • John 7

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

May we continue to serve Him with gladness in our hearts!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

 Be on your guard;

stand firm in the faith;

be courageous;

be strong.

~I Corinthians 16:13~

 

Pray for Landon and Alisha Estay and their families.  Their unborn son passed away and joined his sister in heaven.

Please continue to pray for Wanda Smith’s dad.  There were complications during and following surgery.  Wanda said the family would appreciate your continued prayers.

Sherman Cutrer had some much needed surgery yesterday that has made a tremendous difference for him.  He is off the vent, talking, and expected to sit up and possibly walk some today.  Please continue to pray.

Chris Primes, the speaker for tomorrow’s Ladies’ Night, regretfully called to report he fell at home and broke some ribs.  He’s in much pain and has been told to expect that for four weeks before he will have relief.  Chris asked to be invited again when he is healthier.

Mrs. Sis Cox of Greensburg had surgery at Ochsner yesterday.  She came through the surgery well.  Pray for her as she recovers from surgery.

Justin Lambert had a problem yesterday that was a big concern.  Hopefully, that situation is cleared up.  Prayers are needed for Justin and for his family.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell continues to undergo tests at North Oaks.  He and his family will be appreciative of your prayers as the medical staff checks him out well.

John E. Binder

Born: October 15, 1963
Died: June 20, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3754158

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Colossians 1:9-14

Scripture, Devotional, and a Song

 

There will be a waterslide at the church tonight From 5-7  for the children.

Children in Action (Grades 1-5) and Mission Friends (Preschool ages) will begin Wednesday of next week.  They will meet from 6-7 each Wednesday in the L-wing.  Come and be a part of something new!

Ladies’ Night will be Thursday beginning at 6:15.  This is for all ladies and girls.  Bring a friend to share the night with you.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M; John 7

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00

Operation Christmas Child (Shoeboxes) – Be a part of this awesome project!  Help us help 325 boys and girls have a special holiday season and hopefully meet Jesus because of the literature Samaritan’s Purse will add to the items we pack.  Check out the needs listed on on of the Christmas wreaths at the church.

 

Take time periodically today to pray for these needs and activities.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“The LORD brings death and makes alive;

he brings down to the grave and raises up.  

The LORD sends poverty and wealth;

he humbles and he exalts.

~1 Samuel 2:6-7~

God gives us  a “buffet” in life.  He does the timing for each choice.

As you continue to pray for Wanda Smith and her shingles, pray for her parents too. Wanda’s dad will have a valve replacement today in a Slidell hospital.

Pray for Kenneth Birch and his continuing back problem.  His doctor is investigating the possibility of a SCS, a stimulator to be put in the back to help with the pain.

Pray for Mrs. Sissy Cox of Greensburg as she has cancer surgery tomorrow at Ochsner in New Orleans.  She is Mrs. Velma Anthony’s sister.

There is good news onJustin Lambert.  He has been moved to an cooler hospital room which seems to have improved his condition.  Thank God for that small step of improvement.  Pray for his family and for the medical staff taking care of him as you pray for Justin.

There’s a number of church/community members who are having health issues/other needs.  Do what you can and what you do best for them.

Scripture Writing – Micah 7:18-19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Kids of Mission will begin at FBC, Kentwood with a waterslide event at the church from 5 – 7 Wednesday.  Please get your children and grandchildren signed up by turning in the form given at VBS and on the bulletin yesterday or by called the church office (229-8111). Thanks!  Volunteer workers can call the office or talk with me.  There will be a meeting in the L-wing Sunday night at 6:00 for those who want to help.  Weekly meetings of Kids on Missions will begin Wednesday, June 29th.

Operation Christmas Child – This is the time to get involved in the collection of items for the shoeboxes.  Get some cards from the wreaths at the church.  After making your purchases, you can leave your bags in my Sunday School classroom.

Ladies’ Night this month will be a patriotic celebration!  I am so thrilled to tell you we will have both a fantastic speaker and a soloist.  This is surely something you will want to be a part of.  It begins at 6:15 Thursday in the fellowship hall.  Feel free to wear your red, white, and blue.  Visitors are welcome to join us.

Friday morning Bible study will focus on John 7 this week.

The monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be on Tuesday, June 28th.  Ladies being honored because of June birthdays are Bettye Fussell, Sandra Arnold, Alcyon Hayden, and Barbara Hutchinson.

 

I know of three churches that will host VBS this week – Greensburg, Montpelier, and Osyka.  I also am aware to two churches taking their youth to camp – New Zion and Spring Creek.  Thank God for those giving of their time to help the children and youth.  Pray a hedge of protection around each one involved in these wonderful events.

 

Thank God for the rain and the beautiful rainbow many of you witnessed yesterday.

Anna Lee