Category: FBC

Friday

Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

 

Macy Gueldner

 http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/54dd7094cb16b47e1d620615

Mildred Birch

Just went to visit Ms Mildred, her heart rate is too high and she’s running a temp. They called the Dr and got her some medicine for her heart rate. She still hasn’t been up to walk. Praying for a better day tomorrow. Thanks so much for the continued prayers! God Bless you all (Written by Sharon Birch)

Koltyn Gafford

First big outing – the zoo!

Discharge date – soon!

Hope Center is continuing their 75% off sale of winter merchandise in preparation for putting our clothing for the spring season.

Camp Living Waters

Monica Maddox, Director of Volunteers, is thrilled and overwhelmed with your contributions for the five trailers and for your willingness to prepare a meal for a group of Campers on Mission who will be there to work March 23-27.  It not too late to call and volunteer.

We are asking that your church or group provide either lunch or supper for this group (40 – 60) Monday-Thursday. I will know for certain on Sunday, March 22 the total number.

We will provide the drinks.

Lunch is served at noon. Lunch is usually something light, such as soup, sandwiches, or hamburgers. Side items have included chips, salad, or fresh fruit.

Supper is served at 5:30. In the past supper has been jambalaya, spaghetti, pork, fried chicken and even pizza. Side dishes that compliment the main course are appreciated. We can provide the garden salad items.

Desserts are not needed as they usually bring enough on their own.

In order for a meal not to be duplicated, please let me know what you wish to provide as soon as possible. I would like to have the meal schedule completed by Feb 16h, 2015.

We also are asking for volunteers to come to the camp and help out with the breakfast meal. This would be Monday – Thursday also. I need 2 volunteers each day from 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. There is no serving line, but I would need help with clean up.
If you have any questions, please call my home. 985-345-3315.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 34-39

Valentine Banquet

  • 7 P.M. tonight at FBC, K
  • Over 100 signed up!

Ladies Bible Study

  • Meets in Heritage Room because of the banquet
  • 10:00 this morning
  • “Miriam”

Ladies Night 

  • “Love Letters”
  • Thursday, February 26th
  • 6:15 P.M.
  • FBC,K
  • For ladies between the ages of 3 and 103
  • Bring a group from your church.

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • “The Word Amoung Us” –http://odb.org/
  • Your testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 119:24~                                                   Open my eyes,                                                                                                                                               that I may see wondrous things from Your law.                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 119:18~
  • “Open My Eyes, that I Might See”                                                                                                             http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/p/openeyes.htm                                                               “Tell the Good News”                                                                                                                                    http://www.lyriczz.com/lyrics/gene-bartlett/225719-tell-the-good-news/

I hope you are filled with the love of God and others today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Call to Me, and I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.”

~Jeremiah 33:3, NKJV~

 

 

In my last post I forgot to include Mrs. Bessie Hayden.  She was taken by ambulance to Lallie Kemp Hospital because of chest pains.  Let’s pray for her as she undergoes testing there.

Mansell Stinson is looking forward to surgery next week in West Jefferson Hospital  Pray for him as he continues to wait.

I talked with Mr. Bobby Lawson‘s niece.  She said he continues to have ups and downs. Keep him in your prayers,

Pray for sister, Miss Fay Shoemaker and Mrs. Fern Brennan.  Their love and concern for each other has been steady.  Their health is not as good as it was when I first met them, but they doing the best they can.

Pray for Susan Rimes as she sees a doctor again tomorrow.

Thank God for the improvement Martha Griffith has made in two weeks.

Read the Bible in 2015

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Well-Watered Life” – odb.org
  • Blessed are those who “delight in the law of the Lord . . . .                                                       They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season.                   Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do”.                                                                                                                                                                             ~Psalm 1:2-3 NIV~
  • “Springs of Living Water” – http://www.anordinarymom.com/sunday-hymn-springs-of-living-water/

Friday Morning Bible Study – Miriam

  • Exodus 2:4-10; 15:20-21
  • Numbers 12:1-15; 20:1
  • Micah 6:4

Have a good day, but prepare for another cold night tonight.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“And this same God who takes care of me

will supply all your needs from his glorious riches,

which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 4:19 NLT, second edition)~

 

Charles F. Bond

Born: June 21, 1935
Died: February 07, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2952376&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible in 2015 – Romans 11-12

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Who’s the Boss?” – http://odb.org/
  • Sin shall not have dominion over you,                                                                                                  for you are not under law but under grace.                                                                                                                                           ~Romans 6:14~
  • “Nothing but the Blood” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Nothing_but_the_Blood/

Operation Christmas Child

“These gifts can last a lifetime- this is the lamb I received in my box when I was 6, inside the same shoebox that I'm holding. Each shoebox has a story behind it, help make one this year.” – Luis, shoebox recipient

Operation Christmas Child

“These gifts can last a lifetime- this is the lamb I received in my box when I was 6, inside the same shoebox that I’m holding. Each shoebox has a story behind it, help make one this year.” – Luis, shoebox recipient

The Greatest Journey
Will you help us “go and make disciples of all nations” as Christ commanded?
SAMARITANSPURSE.ORG

 

Ladies Bible Study 

  • Friday at 10 A.M
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC
  • “Miriam”

Coming Soon – Valentine Banquet

  • Friday, Feb. 13th
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC
  • Mike Estay cooking steak and all the trimmings
  • Sign the list or call the church office

Also Coming this Month – Ladies’ Night

  • Thursday, February 26th
  • 6:15 – Desserts
  • “Love Letters”
  • Special program participants for Roseland, Kedron, Kentwood, and New Zion
  • All ladies from 3 – 103 are invited!

This morning – Sunday School at FBC, Kentwood

  • 9:15 this morning
  • Classes for all age groups
  • Nursery provided

Have a meaningful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“Come to me,

all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.

~Matthew 11:28~

 

Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary

1. Days are filled with sorrow and care,
Hearts are lonely and drear.
Burdens are lifted at Calvary,
Jesus is very near.

CHORUS:
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary;
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near.

2. Cast your care on Jesus today,
Leave your worry and fear.
Burdens are lifted at Calvary,
Jesus is very near.

3. Troubled soul, the Savior can feel
Every heartache and tear.
Burdens are lifted at Calvary,
Jesus is very near.

http://www.lyricsmania.com/burdens_are_lifted_at_calvary_lyrics_acappella.html

Pray for Alcyon Hayden and her family.  Her sister, Karen, is having triple by-pass surgery today.  Pray for Alcyon and other family members as they wait.

Pray for those in rehab and nursing homes.

Thank God Frances Strickland had the opportunity to move into an assisted living home and make adjustments before she lost her sister who so faithfully cared for her for many years.  Say for special prayers for her as she faces the future.

Pray for the Blackwell and Turner families as they lay loved ones to rest tomorrow.

Today’s Bible Study at 10:00 in the fellowship hall – Pricilla

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 29-33

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “In Disguise” – http://odb.org/                                                                                                                (Many days my thoughts are backed up with the devotional for that day that I find after I share my thoughts.  It’s happened again!  It’s God’s hand at work!)

  • Oh, how great is Your goodness,                                                                                                       which You have laid up for those who fear You.                                                                                                                                                ~Psalm 31:19~                                                                          “We live by faith,                                                                                                                                      not by sight.                                                                                                                                                  ~2 Corinthians 5:7 ~

Pray for our all people who need to know of God’s love and provisions for eternity.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“(God our Savior) desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

~1 Timothy 2:4, NKJV~

 

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his mom)

Koltyn’s procedure went well today. He ended up having to have 4 teeth extracted (tooth fairy better have lots of cash tonight) once the dentist was able to get a better look after he was sedated. A side effect to the storming caused him to clench his jaws and grind his teeth causing a good many of his lower teeth to shift and loosen up as well as chipping and breaking a lot of bone structure. He did very well during the procedure and is back on meds and will soon be resuming his normal feeding schedule. He has shown some good improvements within the past few days of therapy and will continue in the days to come.
Some of you may already know that our tentative discharge date is scheduled for Friday, February 13th and this past week has been extremely rough for us. Reality has officially set in that this is our new life & thank God he’s still with us but it isn’t going to be an easy one! I have cried every day this week and I know there will be many more days and weeks like this in the future but knowing that one day I will see our lil Koltyn Bradley’s sweet body restored brand new is the absolute greatest blessing of all!

Freida Jones

Pray for Freida Jones, formerly of Kentwood, who will be having a heart cauterization today.  Pray for the skill of those involved in the procedure and for peace for her as she submits to the medical staff.  Also, pray for her  family as they wait during the procedure.

Mansell Stenson

Pray for Mansell as he sees a surgeon Tuesday about a procedure.

Mr. Cush Shaw

Pray for the brother of Mrs. Katherine Kuss and Coach Elton Shaw.  He’s in a room again.  He had a good day yesterday following the day before that was not so good.  Pray for his family as they continue to stand by to help in so many ways.

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn saw her cardiologist yesterday and got a good report.  Let’s thank God for the special lady who is looking forward to turning 90 in May.

Martha Griffith

Martha is improving.  She made a trip back to Hammond for a check-up yesterday.  Keep her in your prayers as she continues to improve.

Mrs. Hazel Smith

“Miss” Hazel continues to be able to stay by herself.  Her girls come to her house “as needed” at her request.  She is enjoying company and reading.

Mrs. Hellen Morris 

“Miss” Hellen is in rehab in McComb.  She appreciates those who visit, call, or write to her.

Mrs. Susie Wales

This amazing lady had a “bad” day one day last week, but answered the phone the next day and was able to talk to Chris in French!  He is as amazed as all the rest of us. She also enjoys visits and calls.

Rene Deck Terrell

Mr. Luther said she is having back and neck issues again.  Keep her in your prayers.

Barbara Bennett Gaines

I’ve known Barbara all her life and taught her at school and in church.  She had an area on her lung that required surgery.  The results show she will need treatment. Join with me in praying for this sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who has a strong faith.

Two Funerals

FBC, Kentwood will have two funerals for members Saturday.  Pray for both families and for the church as we minister to both families.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the BIble in 2015

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Habits of a Healthy Mind” – http://odb.org/
  • Trust in the Lord,                                                                                                                                              and do good.                                                                                                                                                         ~Psalm 37:3~                                                                                                                                               “Present yourself to God as                                                                                                                     …a workman.”                                                                                                                                                                       ~2 Timothy 2:15~
  • “To the Work”
    • http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/tothewor.htm
    • “To the work! To the work! We are servants of God;
      Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
      With the balm of His counsel our strength to renew,
      Let us do with our might what our hands find to do.

      Toiling on, toiling on,                                                                                                                 Toiling on, toiling on,                                                                                                                        Let us hope and trust,                                                                                                              Let us watch and pray,                                                                                                                And labor till the Master comes.”

    • Be sure to read the introduction on the link.
    • Focusing on doing God’s work here on earth will take away the time for self-pity, discouragement, and disappointment.

This is a day that God has created and given to us.  We need to get “To the Work” He has for us today.  I love those of you who read and get “To the Work” of praying, serving, and doing for others in so many ways.  You are such an encouragement to me and many others.  Thank-you!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy, t

hat it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1, NKJV~

 

Christ Wales

Chris was released from the doctor’s care.  His back surgery is now in his past.  Thank God for his good recovery.

Mrs. Maxine Turner

Continue to pray for this precious lady and her family.

Mike Moore (of West Monroe)

Mike’s doctor in Memphis said the cancer is not apparent behind Mike’s eye.  Hopefully, it is all gone, but there is a magic time period of five years that will be the best milestone.

Jadon’s Journey

Jadon saw his orthotic specialist today. He made new inserts for his shoes. The best part was when he said ” wow he has surpassed what I expected for him. He is going to continue to become more athletic too.” He has seen Jadon since the beginning when he was just starting to walk and needed lots of support. So he knows how far he has come. He was extremely impressed today with just how athletic Jadon is even though he has little function on his right side.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his day)

Koltyn is having a small procedure in the morning (Wed.) to pull some teeth that have become loose from him grinding & they will have to put him to sleep to do so, please pray everything goes well and he feels no pain! Thank y’all 

Ladies’ Night

I encourage you to mark February 26th on your calendar.  “Love Letters” will be a great opportunity for ladies from three to 103.  Program participants will include people from three other churches, New Zion, Roseland, and Kedron, as well as FBC, Kentwood.  Plan to be in attendance.

 

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “What Money Can’t Buy” – http://odb.org/
  • In Him we have redemption through His blood,                                                                           the forgiveness of sins,                                                                                                                    according to the riches of His grace.                                                                                                                                           ~Ephesians 1:7~
  • “What Can Wash away My Sin” –  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1008

 Thank you for taking time to read and pray today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit,

for anger resides in the lap of fools.

~Ecclesiastes 7:9 NIV~

 

Martha Griffith is at home and recovering following yesterday’s dental procedure.  Keep her in your prayers in the coming days.

Mrs. Hazel Smith continues to have a fantastic attitude.  Her girls are in-and-out helping to take care of her needs.

Mr. Cush Shaw, brother of Mrs. Kathryn Kuss and Coach Shaw, is back in ICU, but still doing amazingly well for someone who is almost 92 and just a week past major surgery.

Mrs. Mildred Birch will be having some heart stents put in the first of next week.  Keep her, and her family, in your prayers.

Mike Moore of West Monroe will be going for a checkup on his eye where he had cancer.  Pray for safe travels and a good report.

Ray Blackwell passed away about midnight.  Please pray for the family.  Thanks to all who have prayed and will continue to pray for the Blackwells.

Susie Williams Reeves 

Born: September 21, 1921
Died: February 02, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2940004

William Ricky Kilcrease

Born: June 29, 1953
Died: February 01, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2940028

Ray Hulsey Roberts

Born: May 21, 1916
Died: February 01, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2939917

Nora Jane Moore (Mother of Mike Moore of Amite)
Born: August 31, 1944
Died: January 31, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2947805

Baptist Press

bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Read the Bible in 2015

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, K
  • Women of the Bible – Priscilla
    • Acts 18: 1-3, 18. 26
    • Romans 16:3-4
    • I Corinthians 16:10
    • 2 Timothy 4:10
  • Each week stands on its own, so it is never too late to join the group.

Operation Christmas Child

  1. Check the table in the hallway for February bags listing supplies for the shoeboxes we will pack later this year.
  2. Choose as many bags from the “Individuals” or “Classes” boxes as you wish.
  3. Make those purchases at stores like Dollar General and Dollar Tree.
  4. Return the filled bags or the paper bags attached to your store bag  containing the purchases to the containers next to the “shoebox” table.
  5. Thanks for all the January purchases.
  6. Let’s think of all the little ones who will be blessed and maybe receive Jesus in their hearts after receiving a shoebox.

This is a good day to “Show a Little Kindness”, “The Love of God”.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“And we know that all things work together

for good to those who love God,

to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

~Romans 8:28~

 

“For we know that if our earthly house,

this tent, is destroyed,

we have a building from God,

a house not made with hands,

eternal in the heavens.”

~2 Corinthians 5:1~

 

“I know whom I have believed

and am persuaded that He is able

to keep what I have committed to Him

until that Day.”

~2 Timothy 1:12~

 

There have been many deaths, a number of surgeries (some listed here, some not), and lots of sickness (some critical illnesses).  Please pray specifically for the situations of which you are aware.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Training

  • Today
  • Woodland Park, Hammond

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Closing Door” – http://odb.org/
  • Now is the accepted time;                                                                           behold, now is the day of salvation.                                                                                           ~2 Corinthians 6:2~                                                 Come, you blessed of My Father,                                                   inherit the kingdom prepared for you.                                                                                                ~Matthew 25:34~                                                   I am the door.                                                                                                     If anyone enters by Me,                                                                               he will be saved.                                                                                                                          ~John 10:9~     
  • “Jesus Saves” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesussav.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – Check the table across from the kitchen for the February suggestions for individuals and classes to purchase  You certainly have my permission to fill more than one request.  Return your items to the containers on each side of the table.

Don’t forget your frozen food tomorrow morning.  Thanks for sharing with others.

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

The LORD is my strength and my song;

he has become my salvation.

He is my God, and I will praise him,

my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

~Exodus 15:2 NIV~

 

 

Pray for Martha Griffith as she prepares for a major dental procedure Monday and a three week recovery.

Continue to pray for Mr. Cush Shaw as he continues to recover from Monday’s surgery.

Continue to pray for the Ray Blackwell family.  He is resting comfortable surrounded by family.

Continue to pray for all the homebound people in our area.  Stop by and visit a few.  They will be blessed.  You will be blessed more.

Judy Ann Jones Lofton –http://www.tangilena.com/obituaries/obituary-judy-ann-jones-lofton

Rev. Joe Mckever’s wife passed away yesterday.  He is from the New Orleans area and widely known for his cartoons and charactitures.  As a matter of fact, there was a hugh charactirue of Rev. John Gilbert by his casket less than two weeks ago.  Pray for the McKever family.

Sunday is “frozen food Sunday” at Kentwood.  Bring your items packed in quart sized freezer bags and your fresh, home canned, and home frozen food, especially fruits and vegetables, to my Sunday School classroom.  The food will be distributed Sunday.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 23-28

 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+23-28&version=NIV

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Sledding and Praying” – http://odb.org/
  • Now it came to pass in those days                                                                      that [Jesus] went out to the mountain to pray,                                            and continued all night in prayer to God.                                                                                                                                       ~Luke 6:12~
  • “Neat to the Heart of God” –http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Near_to_the_Heart_of_God/

Disaster Relief Training is available at Woodland Park Baptist Church this weekend.  Call there or your local church for more information.

Have a great day and a great weekend.  Find some time to “Do Something” that makes a difference.

Anna Lee

Thursday

So he said to me,

“This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel:

‘Not by might nor by power,

but by my Spirit,’

says the LORD Almighty.

~Zechariah 4:6 NIV~

 

Please continue to pray for the Ray Blackwell family during some difficult days.

Mrs. Hellen Morris is in Southwest.  Pray she has a better day today.

Bobby Lawson has had some good days.  Your continued prayers are appreciated.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Koltyn had a ruff night, due to the Brain Storming, Dr’s are trying different meds for him so he can get some relief and be relaxed for therapy, thanks to maw-maw(Sheena Roubique Newman) for giving us a break so we could get some sleep, Please continue to pray for Koltyn Bradley’s Journey to Recovery! Thanks everyone

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Hope Center – Contact me if you would like to schedule some time to work next week or if you want to sign up for a regular weekly spot.

Operation Christmas Child – February begins Sunday, so you can look for a new poster and a new set of paper bags listing needs for the shoeboxes.  Look on the table across the hall from the kitchen at church.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Our Source of Help” – http://odb.org/
  • “My help comes from the Lord,                                                                                     who made heaven and earth.”                                                                                                                       ~Psalm 121:2~
  • “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” 

Read the Bible in 2015

 Job 9-10 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+9-10&version=NIV

Friday Morning Bible Study

Today is a good day to “Do Something”!

Anna Lee