Category: FBC

Saturday

Then Peter said,

“Silver or gold I do not have,

but what I do have I give you.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,

walk.”

~ Acts 3:6 ~

 

Justin Lambert and his family continue to need our prayers.

Also, please remember Sherman Cutrer and his family.

David had another very eventful day.  We went to see the retina specialist for a post-op visit.  The last surgeries had been on the left eye, but it was the right eye that required the laser surgery.  God led us though the whole process and is guiding us in the medication schedule for each eye.  Keep praying.

Bro. Gary and Marcia Weiborg’s daughter-in-law’s dad got sick on a cruise, was airlifted to land, and passed away during surgery.  Please pray for Tiffany Weiborg and her family in the loss of her dad, Jon Marquette.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 86:3-5
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Please share this invitation to Ladies’ Night.  We will have a very touching and heartwarming  time together Thursday Night at 6:15 at FBC, Kentwood.  We want to share this night with members of our church and others.  Please contact me for more information.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

I will remember the deeds of the LORD;

yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.

~Psalm 77:11(NIV)~

 

Please continue to pray for David Bryant.  He is about the same as last week.

My David will have the second cataract surgery today.  Pray will be work our better than the first one.

Our Georgia son and grandson are on a two week hiking trip at Philmont,the boy scout camp in New Mexico.  My grandson turns fourteen today.  Pray all the scouts show they have wonderful skills and stay safe.

The fifteen mission volunteers from Montpelier Baptist Church are safely back home.  I’m sure each of them has wonderful experiences with people there they will be telling for a long time.  May the people they worked with be impacted for eternity.

 

Coming soon:

  • The Operation Christmas Child wreaths still have items that need to be purchased.  Please help on a monthly basis if you can, so we will have enough to fill boxes for many boys and girls in October.
  • Ladies Night will have a patriotic theme this month.  We have fantastic speakers and soloists coming.  Please share the time and date with others: 6:15 on Thursday, June 23rd.
  • The Young Ladies’ Birthday Party will be at 11:00 on Tuesday, June 21st at The Cafe.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10:00 and study John 7.
  • Kids on Mission will be beginning at FBC, K on Wednesday evenings.  I look forward to this opportunity.  If anyone needs more information, please ask me.
  • Friendship Circle Sunday School class has been studying some great lessons from the Old Testament.  Join us at 9:15 to learn more about Samuel, King David, and others.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 2: 5-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

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The contact portion of this blog doesn’t seem to work properly.  Please send me a message on facebook, gmail, or contact me by phone or in person.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Greater love has no one than this:

to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.  

~John 15:13~

 

Sherman Cutrer‘s A-fib returned.  Needless to say, he did not get to come home yet.  Pray as the doctors work to get his medication adjusted to keep the A-fib at bay. Pray for the family, especially Jewell Kay.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has be in and out of the hospital again.  Remember her and her family in your prayers.

Ruthie Dykes is still at Hood Memorial.  She is better, but not ready to go home.

Justin Lambert (33) was in a motorcycle accident a few days ago.  He’s in Jackson, MS. and only has one broken bone.  Pray for him and his family and other health issues are addressed.

Jeana Lee-Newton, daughter of Ricky and Brenda Russell, will be admitted to the hospital Monday for a very important surgery. Pray for her, the medical staff, and her family.

 

The VBS program at Kentwood involved many of the children who had been in attendance all week.  It always thrills my heart to be able to teach in Bible school and hopefully plant a “seed” of missions in young hearts.  Thanks to the children for coming, the parents, and the workers at VBS.  New Zion will have their program at 6:00 Sunday night.

Right off my head, I know that Roseland, Spring Creek, and the Lord’s Church will be having VBS next week.  May “seeds”continued to be planted and nurtured.

 

Wendell Rhodus, youth minister at Oyska and former youth at Kentwood, will be ordained into the ministry at FBC Sunday night at 6 P.M.  You are invited to honor Wendell with your presence and your prayers.

 

Scripture Writing – Ephesians 4: 26-27

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ThomRainer.com

 

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Reminder – Gospel Opry tonight in East McComb.  

  • 3062 Hwy. 98, McComb
  • 1-601-600-6704
  • Enjoy supper and some great Southern Gospel music TONIGHT

 

Thanks to each of you who takes time to read and pray daily.  You impact many lives!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one.

Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God,

for he has prepared for them a city.”

~Hebrews 11:16b, ESV~

 

David “Booger Red” Bryant has done much better since being transferred to Ochsner in New Orleans.  He is awake and off the vent.  They may not need to do the gall bladder surgery after all.  Keep praying.

Sherman Cutrer had been dealing with A-fib.  Before that, he was doing very well.  Let’s pray the A-fib is short-lived and Sherman makes more improvement.  While at the hospital Monday night, Jewel Kay fell in the parking lot.  Pray she isn’t too sore to do the things she needs to do for Sherman.  Thankfully, she apparently did not break any bones when she fell.

Pray for the children at FBC, Kentwood VBS today.  All the older children will learn about salvation.  It is always one of my favorite happenings at VBS.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 103: 8-12

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Our prayers are always answered – maybe not exactly as we hoped, but answered!

Anna Lee

 

Sunday & Sunday Addition

For our light and momentary troubles

are achieving for us an eternal glory

that far outweighs them all.

~2 Corinthians 4:17~

 

Scripture Writing – I John 2:9-11

 

The rain to the south is making use of my satellite impossible.  I’ll try again this afternoon.

 

Second try – Still morning!

 

Pray for fifteen (15) volunteer missionaries from Montpelier Baptist Church who have now arrived in Nicaragua.  They have made a collected items since their last trip and involved their entire church in the project.  They go once or twice each year.  Great work is done while they are there.

Some members of FBC, Greensburg will soon be going to Haiti next month. This is a also a repeat for some of their members.  I think I heard the number seven (7), but am sure someone will help me with a correction if that is not accurate. Pray for them as they continue to collect and pact items to give to the people there.

David Bryant has been transferred to Ochsner with surgery possibly on Tuesday.  Please pray for David and his family.

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Vacation Bible Schools – Many churches will have VBS this week.  Others will be held in the coming weeks.  Check with your area church(es) to get specific information.

Due to VBS at Kentwood this week, the Ladies’ Bible Study will not meet.  The study of John 7 will begin June 17th.

Coming Soon – Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood

This will be a patriotic night!  I can tell you we will have an awesome speaker and a precious, God-filler soloist.  Plan to to join us June 23rd at 6:15 P.M.

You can also mark your calendar for the Third Monday Morning of July.  Ladies of Two Rivers will meet at Spring Creek Baptist Church and hear a report on the current update from Mt. Nebo Baptist Church after their recent flooding problem.

This afternoon the church family of Pine Ridge will honor their pastor and his wife, Bro. Kevin and Jana Smith, with a farewell reception.  They have been a blessing to this area and will be greatly missed as they move and begin a new church assignment.  Pray for the church to continue to minister in the Sixth Ward.

Stay dry!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Everything exposed by the light is made clear,

for what makes everything clear is light.”

~Ephesians 5:13-14a, HCSB~

 

Please pray for Majel Dean’s sister, Sylvia Walker.  She has been diagnosed with lymphoma and is at MD Anderson in Houston for evaluation and treatment.  She has a little more testing to be done, but will begin 21 days of chemo on the 28th.  Please join Majel and other family members as they pray.

Buddy Morris came home yesterday afternoon.  Pray for continued improvement for him. Thank God for allowing Buddy’s problems to be quickly identified and treated.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson’s brother and brother-in-law.  They both are experiencing serious health issues.

Mr. John Phillips is hospitalized at North Oaks.

Please pray for David’s oldest brother, Jimmy Alford, as he has a liver ablation at Ochsner, New Orleans today.  Jimmy and all the rest of the family will appreciate your prayers.

Mrs. Willene Howel passed away Wednesday.  Her husband, Mr. Paul, was buried Monday. Pray for all the children and grandchildren who have lost both parents/grandparents in one week.

Mary Willene Howell

Born: January 31, 1933
Died: March 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3632493&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – Romans 5:6-11

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Annie Armstrong -> North American Missions

http://anniearmstrong.com/waterfront-church-aims-to-be-a-fort-in-the-nations-capital/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Third Thursday –  A little rain, or a lot of rain, does not prevent us from having a great night at the cabin or having someone there for the first time!

Easter Sunrise Services

  • Inspiration Park – 7 A.M. with biscuits and coffee served before it begins.
  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church – 7 A.M. with coffee and monkey bread served after the service.

FBC, Kentwood will have two services Easter, 8:15 and 10:30 A.M.

 

Planning Meeting for next Ladies’ Night – Sunday at 3:30 in my classroom.  Come get in on the planning for our April meeting.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – 11 AM March 22 at The Cafe

The Friday Morning Bible Study will begin John 4 this week.  If you want a study guide, please let me know.

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.  God bless you!

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

“For the Son of Man

has come to seek and to save the lost.”

~Luke 19:10, HCSB~

 

Johnny Belgard of Chesbrough has been in Ochsner for more than three months.  He made some forward progress in the last few days.  Please keep praying for Johnny, Susan, and other members as they continue this long hospitalization.

Penny David Doss, formerly of Amite, had surgery early this week and is doing well.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Olivia Widas did well with surgery yesterday.  Pray for a good extended recovery time.

Buddy Morris has an infection and is being treated with antibiotics.  Pray the needed one is identified so he can be restored to good health.

Mansell Stinson will be having his recent foot surgery repeated.  Pray it works better this time.  As you pray, please plan a way to provide some encouragement to Mansell. This has been going on for a long time.

Mrs. Willene Howell passed away yesterday afternoon, just six days after her husband passed away.  Thank God for two wonderful lives, tons of shared love, a large family of children who knew they were blessed, and the Christian influence they had for many years.  Her funeral will be Saturday.

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 5:1-5

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Offering for North American Missions 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

CORRECTION – Inspiration Park will serve biscuits and coffee BEFORE the 7 A.M. sunrise service.

Tonight at 6:30 P.M. – Third Thursday at the Cabin

This morning at 10:00 A.M. – Ladies’ Bible Study of John

Early Service at FBC, Kentwood – 8:15 A.M/

 

May you “Live for Jesus” today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday Evening

Larry Watts

Born: March 30, 1936
Died: March 11, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3626919&fh_id=10545

The heavy rain/flood has done much damage throughout our area.  Countless volunteers have been working since before the heavy rain got her and are still working.  Churches and other organizations are helping.  The area Baptist Churches will be meeting tomorrow at 3:00 at the missions office in Franklinton to organize plans for helping.  You are welcome to attend the meeting a participate in some of the work that is to follow.

Two churches of the many churches that had heavy damage are Mt. Nebo east of Roseland and Stateline Baptist Church in Washington Parish .  Mt. Nebo did not have flood insurance.   FBC, Kentwood had water in the basement area and the Lighthouse.  Work has already been done to improve the situation there.  Sunday School classes will probably be relocated in the morning.  Also, the AC has been used to help dry out water, so be prepared for it to be cooler than usual in the sanctuary.

Please pray for Mt. Nebo and Stateline churches and all the others that I do not about yet. Be available to do what you can to help them and for all the individual families throughout our area that were flooded 

Thank God for all those who stepped up/in to help beginning with the first drops and continuing as long as needed.  Thank God that for safety of thousands of people over the last few days.

Wednesday

 Cast all your anxiety on him

because he cares for you.

~1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)~

 

Yesterday was a difficult weather day.  Thankfully, we in this area did not have any significant problems, but hundreds of people in areas close to our area did.  Please pray for them and then work to help they in they way God wants you to help – prayer, finances, clean-up, rebuilding, yard work, food, etc.  Ask.  God will lead you.

I’m thankful to hear that several local churches have new staff members this week.  May God richly bless both the staff members and the churches.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Women’s Ministry

  • Thursday – “Warming the Heart” at FBC, Kentwood at 6:15 for ladies ages 3–103
  • Friday – Bible study at FBC, K at 10 A.M. completing John 2

Scripture Writing – I John 2:15-17

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Monday

Look to the LORD and his strength;

seek his face always.  

~I Chronicles 16:11~

 

Continue to pray for Mrs. Catherine Yarborough and her family.  She is in Hood Memorial.

Today, as many people begin a new work week, let’s pray for them as they face their usual challenges and as new ones arise.  May each Christian allow God to shine through them each day.

For those who do not work, may the week present opportunities to share their faith.  May there be boldness in each opportunity.

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:28-30

 

Women’s Ministry this Week

  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • The Cafe
    • 11 A.M.
    • Celebrating February birthdays
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night “Warming the Heart”
    • FBC,K Fellowship Hall
    • 6:15 P.M.
    • Light supper provided
    • Ages 3 – 103
  • Friday – Bible Study
    • FBC, Fellowship Hall
    • 10 A.M.
    • Completing John 2

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

May His love shine through you all week long!

Anna Lee