Category: FBC

Thursday

“That is why we never give up.

Though our bodies are dying,

our spirits are being renewed every day.

For our present troubles are small

and won’t last very long.

Yet they produce for us a glory

that vastly outweighs them

and will last forever!”

~2 Corinthians 4:15-17 NLT~

 

Thankfulness: Day 13 – I’m thankful for medical care.  No, David and I are not sick or seeing a doctor, but I have a number of friends who are.  I’m thankful they can get medical care and for the most part, be “good as new” soon.  For others, the medical care eases their life or their last days, for which I am thankful.

Mrs. Judy Liberto is hospitalized in Hammond for a few days of testing.  Pray they get her problem “figured out” so she can return to her normal life.  She in room 4108.  (She was sweet to call for an address to send a card to Mallory last week.  You know she will be receiving one from me now!)

Don Dickinson continues to do well following heart surgery.  He should be coming home today or tomorrow.  Continue to pray for Don and Judy during the recovery time.  Thank God Don’s appointment was scheduled for that particular day.

Pray for the Blackwell family.  They seem to have a “full plate”, but thankfully God has given Alan Ray and Mr. John Alan such sweet spirits.  Pray for them and for their family members.

Mr. Bud Callihan continues to be in North Oaks.  Thank God for the faithfulness of “Miss” Verna and others.  Pray for peace and comfort for Mr. Bud and continued strength and faithfulness for the family and friends.

Theresa Rhodus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. “Red” Rhodus, is hospitalized in Lafayette.  She is very sick.  Please pray for the family.

Sherman Cutrer has had one surgery this week and will probably have another on tomorrow.  Thank God for His faithfulness to Sherman and his family.

Mr. Bobby Lawson is still hospitalized in McComb.  He is a little better.  Continue to pray for him.

Mrs. Anne Hurst is better.  Thank you for praying for her.

Jimmy Schwartz will be completing his radiation treatment Thursday of next week.  Thank God for those who took turns getting Jimmy back and forth to Mary Bird Perkins for his treatment.

Mr. Nick Salidino has suddenly become very ill.  Please pray for “Miss” Peggy, Nicky, and other family members and friends.

Cindy Juban, Andy Taylor’s sister, was prepped for surgery when the medical staff found she had a slight temperature.  The process was shut down.  Pray for Cindy as she deals with the delay.  May she she God’s hand in the delay.

Continue to pray for Donna Fay Miller and others undergoing medical tests.  May the tests reveal what needs to be done in each situation so these people can have a better, less stressful life.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Believers in trailer park ‘give everything they have’

Believers in an impoverished trailer park in Monroe, Ga., are making a difference in the world through their gifts to international missions.

Desperate prayer leads ‘Miracle’ to trailer park

Missionary Pam Whitehead lives out her heart for the nations in an impoverished trailer park in Monroe, Ga.

Spurgeon lectures held at MBTS; Mohler honored

On the heels of Midwestern Seminary’s October announcement about launching the Charles Spurgeon Center for Biblical Studies, the school held its second annual Spurgeon Lectures on Biblical Preaching on Nov. 4-5.

John Perkins: Historic time for race relations

Race relations pioneer John Perkins, in a lecture at Southern Seminary, sees “a pivot place in history.” Perkins, 84, points to “an underlying movement today that now people are wanting to do mission with people, and they want to learn from people,” and they see the diversity of human beings as “a value in life.”

‘Be the church,’ Colo. Baptists urged

The Colorado Baptist General Convention approved a budget that designates more than half of Cooperative Program receipts after shared expenses for Southern Baptist Convention missions and ministries and gathered around the theme “Be the Church” at its annual meeting Oct. 13-14 in Centennial.

Check the site for additional stories.

Hope Center

As the first freeze approaches I think of the people who do not have a warm coat that fits them and keeps them warm on the days like we are facing later this week. If you have some extra winter clothing you will not be wearing this year, please consider donating it to Hope Center in Roseland. You can drop the clothing off there, leave it just inside the door to the office of FBC, Kentwood, or let me know. I will make arrangements to have it picked up or pick it up myself. It would be nice to have more long sleeve shirts, sweats, sweaters, robes, jackets, and coats to offer at Hope Center. The sooner you can drop off the items, the better. That old thermometer is dropping!

Lottie Moon Tea 

Ladies of all ages, if your church has not already made plans to send ladies and girls to the Lottie Moon Tea, it’s time to start. The tea will be Sunday, November 30th at 2 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood. This is for ladies from all our area churches. There is no cost, just show up, but be sure to do that. The program will be varied this year with special music led by and presented by Diane Simmons, skits by EGBC and NZBC, and information about Lottie Moon and the offering we take in her honor so you can share with your church. Mark you calendar. Begin announcing at your church. Plan to be a part and learn something you didn’t know. I hope to see all of you there. Feel free to bring a friend or two with you.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I hope you are already getting in the Thanksgiving frame of mind.  If you are not there every day, this is certainly the time of the year to get there.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

for You will answer me.”

~Psalm 86:7, NASB~

(I know God is happy to hear from us during our difficult times,

but surely He is even happier when we talk to Him on regular and good days.)

Sue Lavene, Eleanor’s sister, is doing well.  Sue will be in ICU for 24 hours before going to a regular room.  Thank you for praying for this family.

Don Dickinson is progressing and has been moved to a room in the telemetry unit on the second floor.  His room is 2229.  All the tubes have been removed, but Don is still on a heart monitor.  Thank you for your continued prayers for Don and Judy.

J. Santangelo‘s doctors are again saying they do not see tumor growth.  Join the family in thanking God for his progress.

Mallory Hatchel is progressing very well.  She continues to be at home and monitored by family and a home health nurse.  Keep praying.

Thankfulness: Day 12 – Meals!  Yes, I’m thankful to have food, but I mean the sit-down meals we have with family and/or friends.  What a blessing they are!  Much more important than the food is the company!  Meals with an individual, a small group, or even a large group can be such a blessing if we are focused on the people with us and not distracted by other things such as a television.  Take time to really enjoy some meals this week.

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

  • Hardened marine ‘rocked’ by loss, surrenders to Christ

As a drill instructor in the Marines, Brandon Graham was fierce, tough and fearless, with crass language and harsh treatment all part of the package. That all began to change, though, when driving to work one day Graham had what he calls a “Damascus Road experience” that left him weeping on the side of the highway.

  • Family with 5 ‘heroes’ reaches out to veterans

For Wes and Judy Pierce, founders of a veterans resource organization called Heroes Night Out, a large family and service to their country go hand in hand.

  • Southern Baptists in Congress now 36

Southern Baptist representation in Congress dropped as a result of the Nov. 4 election, leaving 30 members of SBC churches in the House of Representatives and six in the Senate.

  • Kelly Boggs accepts post at alma mater

Kelly Boggs, editor of the Louisiana Baptist Message, has accepted a development post at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, his alma mater, and is ending his Baptist Press column after 14 years

  • ETS meeting to feature Southern Baptists

Some 90 representatives of Southern Baptist Convention seminaries will make presentations this month to the Evangelical Theological Society, the world’s largest society of evangelical scholars.

  • FROM THE STATES: Okla., S.C., Mich. evangelism/missions news; ‘… desperate prayer and a crying out to God’
  • First-Person – David E. Crosby
    VETERANS DAY: Meditation at a flagpole
  • Jason K. Allen – VETERANS DAY: The ‘war to end all wars’

 Recent News

Iraq war vet to plant church in Washington state
Pro-gay ad blitz aimed at Miss. Baptists
TRUSTEES: IMB’s Platt unfolds five-point strategy
Platt: ‘God saved you to send you’
‘My heart continues to ache,’ Bae says

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, K
  • I Samuel 1:1 – 2:21  (Hannah)
  • Contact me for a study guide if you want one.

Sunday School Lesson (“Bible Studies for Life”) for Sunday

  • “Overcome Bitterness”
  • Genesis 45: 3-11

Hope Center

I’m going to be working on the work schedule for next week, so if you want to sign up, please let me know.  Be a “missionary” here on the home front for a part of a day or a full day at a time.  Be blessed!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

  • Lift up your eyes on high,                                                                                                                                   and see who has created these things.                                                                                                                ~Isaiah 40:26~
  • “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” –  http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/gospel-songs-chords/i_know_who_holds_tomorrow.htm

 

Thanks for “tuning in” and praying.  You make a difference in many lives.

Anna Lee

Monday

“All Scripture is God-breathed

and is useful for teaching,

rebuking,

correcting

and training in righteousness.” 

~2 Timothy3:16 (NIV)~ 

Thankfulness: Day 10 – Today, I’m thankful for freedom to worship and live according to the teachings I learn at church and through reading God’s Word.  We may not realize what a blessing that is until it is taken from us.  That would be sad, horrible, unsettling, and all the other negative words I can think of.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/545fb1c5cb16b48526b6910e

Please pray for Sue Lavene and her family.  Sue is Eleanor Morris’ youngest sister.  She will have major heart surgery today.

Joe Easley is hospitalized in Greensburg.  It seems when he gets one problem corrected, two more arise.  Pray for Joe and Jean to stay healthy and firm in their faith through this long, difficult time.

Andy Taylor’s sister, Cindy Juban, will be having a heart procedure today in Baton Rouge.  Pray things go well and Cindy’s faith remains strong throughout all the problems with her health that have arisen.

Donna Fay Miller will have a heart procedure a week from today.  Pray for her health issues to “give her a break”.

Friday morning’s Bible Study – “Eve” 

Read Genesis 2: 18-25; 3-4.  Let me know if you wish to have a study guide.

“Six Reasons Your Church Might Not Be As Friendly As You Think It Is” by Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/2014/11/08/six-reasons-church-might-friendly-think/

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Honor of Following” – http://odb.org/
  • Then [Jesus] said to them,                                                                                   “Follow Me.”                                                                                                                                     ~Matthew 4:19~                                                                                           “Lord, I will follow Thee.”                                                                                                                    ~Luke 9:61~      
  • “I Will Follow Thee”            http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/w/f/iwfollow.htm

Pray for God to lead you as you follow and serve Him this week.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I have made you a light for the Gentiles

to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:34b, HCSB~

 

Thankfulness, Day 4:  Today, I want to add friends.  There are many of you.  Some are my age, some older, and some younger.  You live in Kentwood,  Roseland,  Amite,  Fluker, Osyka, Greensburg, and many other places.  We are connected through my school days, my school teaching days, churches, mutual friends, and other ways.  I just know you are there for me with a smile, a hug, a kind word, or a bit of encouragement.  Thank-you, God, for blessing me with so many friends!

Sherry Day shared her big news – NO CANCER!  She received the call yesterday afternoon.  Her family, friends, and many who don’t even know her have prayed.  Thank-you to each one for the prayers.  Thank-you, God, that you still have things for Sherry to do here on earth.

Another neighbor, Chris Wales, will be having surgery this afternoon.   It will be a “spinal decompression and fusion at 3:30 at the BRGenBluebonnet”.   Please pray for Chris and the family.

Continue to pray for Mr. Bobby Lawson who is in the V.A. Hospital in Jackson.

Johnnie “Lil-Man” Santangello will be having a MRI in Arizona this afternoon.  Pray that it shows improvement in treatment of his brain tumor.

Bert C. Sanchez, 59 – http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=bert-c-sanchez&pid=173033850&

Today at 11:00 at The Cafe, we will celebrate the birthday of some special “young” ladies from church.  How special this day is each month.

I’m happy to say that FBC, K has surpassed their goal for the Georgia Barnett Offering for State Missions.  Our goal was $8,000, but we have $9,236.30.  Giving directly to the mission offerings means that 100% goes to missions.  You can still give even though we have achieved our goal.  In fact, you can give to any of our mission offerings any time of the year. Thank-you for realizing the importance of missions!

It was great to be a part of the Baptist Women’s Day of Prayer yesterday.  Cora Morris at Hillsdale does a good job of involving ladies from a number of churches.  The fact that women all around the world were praying for the same thing on the same day was so inspiring.

Hope Center is continuing to do well.  There are 212 people signed up for the food bank and numerous regular customers at the store.  Needs are being met.  If you have any appliances, furniture, or household items, we can find them a new home.  Thanks to all who have volunteered to serve on a regular basis or to come when called.  You make the scheduling process so much easier.

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Perception or Reality” – http://odb.org/?tz=-06
  • Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?                                                                                                                     ~Mark 4:38~
  • “Does Jesus Care?” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/o/doesjeca.htm
    • Are these words true?  YES!
    • I hope this song comes to you on a day when you need them.

Show know you care too!

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“Let your light shine before men

in such a way that they may see your good works,

and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

~Matthew 5:16, NASB~

 

Thankfulness – Day 3: I‘m thankful for Operation Christmas Child because it is a way to send shoeboxes of gifts and JESUS to needy children all around the world.   Being able to share the material goods is a real blessing, but sending Christian literature in the appropriate language and at the appropriate age level is such a ministry.  Thank-you, Rev. Franklin Graham for giving us this opportunity for the past 20 years.

Today is the World Day of Prayer for Christian Women.  Kedron Baptist Church will host us at 10:00 this morning.  After the meeting, we will have lunch together so we can visit.  Pray for Christians around the world as they share Jesus.

Glenda McKean is home recovering from rotator cup surgery.  Pray for her during the six weeks she will be unable to use her right arm.  Thank-God for a God who has provided a way to have our bodies healed from some of the things that slow us down and make us miserable.  As you use your favored arm, please remember her as she tries to do everything with her left arm and hand.

Pray for our friend and neighbor, Sherry Day, as she gets the results of last Wednesday’s biopsy.  She and her family would appreciate your prayers today.

I know of numerous people undergoing medical tests/procedures this week.  Mrs. Ashley Statham, Mrs. Theople Hurst and Mrs. Donna Fay Miller are among that number.  Please pray for them.

Kathy Wales asks us to pray for Chris as he has “a spinal decompression and fusion on Tues afternoon around 3:30 at the BR General on Bluebonnet”.   Pray his recovery time is not difficult and goes by quickly.  Pray for Chris as he tries not to do some of the things he is accustomed to doing now.

There was a fire in the Chesbrough area that destroyed the home a family was renting.  Yesterday, I needed to know a little more before sharing the information.  Last night, God sent the family to The Lord’s Church where I had the opportunity to speak with them.  It was C.J. Williams, Cory Didon’s younger brother.  The family, with six children, is staying with C.J’s mother east of Tangipahoa.  Pray for them today as they look for a place to live and make many important decisions.  Thank God for those who have been willing to help and have already done so.

Gold City and Andy Taylor were both very good last night.  I haven’t “tapped out” so much music in a long time.  What a blessing The Lord’s Church provided to our area last night.  It was good to see so many Christian friends of various faiths in one building.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Does God Care?” – http://odb.org/?tz=-06
  • Hear, O Lord,                                                                                                                 and have mercy on me;                                                                                             Lord, be my helper!                                                                                                                        ~Psalm 30:10 ~                                                                                           When he was deeply depressed,                                                                             he cried out,                                                                                                                  “Weeping may endure for a night,                                                                          but joy comes in the morning”                                                                                                                      ~Psalm 30:10~
  • “Do Jesus Care when My Heart is Pained?” – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/695

What comfort in those words!

Friday’s Bible Study – Sapphira

  • Read Acts 5:1-10
  • If you didn’t receive a study guide and want one, please let me know.

Remind the ladies of FBC,K of the birthday party tomorrow at the Cafe at 11:00.  All ladies are invited to attend.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

First, be aware of the time change this morning.  If you didn’t set the clocks back last night, you should do so now, but if you don’t you can go on to church an hour early and enjoy the extra time to read your Bible and pray.  That wouldn’t be a bad idea after all.

“Everyone should be quick to listen,

slow to speak

and slow to become angry, 

because human anger does not produce

the righteousness that God desires. 

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth

and the evil that is so prevalent

and humbly accept the word planted in you,

which can save you.”

~James 1:19b-21 NIV~

Forgiving others is a BIG thing.  It is certainly not a Godly trait to hold grudges.

THANKS!

So many people contributed to the shoeboxes, to packing them, and to shipping them.  We were a little short of our goal for shipping, plus we packed an extra ten boxes so we will need a little extra money today ($7.00/box).  Our church set and surpassed an all time record for the number of boxes packed.  The children who receive these boxes will be so blessed by all the treasures they find.  My hope is that they also find Jesus!

Mrs. Theople Hurst came to church yesterday afternoon to help prepare the boxes for the packing party and stayed until every one was ready for deliver.  Pray for her as she continues trying to get a diagnosis and treatment for her recent health issue.

Gold City and Andy Taylor

It’s not ofter a group such as Gold City comes to the Kentwood area, so make your plans to be at The Lord’s Church at 6 P.M. tonight.  To add some “icing” to the event, Andy Taylor will be singing during the intermission for Gold City.  Tickets were not sold. Donations will be received tonight.

Hope Center had another good week.  We have learned that appliances and furniture are in big demand.  If you have something and cannot transport it, please call Hope to make arrangements for a pick up.  The number there is 247-2235.  Remember, they are not open of Monday, but work half a day on Saturday.  Thanks for volunteering and for making purchases there.  So many people are being blessed.  The number of people signed up for the food bank is more than two hundred!  We are providing better and better boxes each time.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

            “O Lord Almighty,                                                                                                                                                                  blessed is the man who trusts in You.”                                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 84:11-12~

Reminder:  Tuesday the “young” ladies of FBC,K will celebrate the October birthdays.  We had to delay this by a week, but will meet Tuesday at 11:00 at The Cafe.  Join us for a sweet time with a number of ladies from the church.

Reminder number 2:  Today is the day to bring your frozen  food for a family.  Please bring your quart size filled bags to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School.  The food will be delivered this afternoon.  Your efforts will greatly assist the people!

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“They continued steadfastly

in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship,

in the breaking of bread,

and in prayers.

And the Lord added to the church daily

those who were being saved.”

~Acts 2:42, 47b, NKJV~

 

Continue to pray for Nancy Carruth and Cindy Carmendelle.  They are in the midst of their recovery process, not at the end point yet.

Annabel W. Rutland

Born: September 17, 1939
Died: October 30, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2784970&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party for Shoeboxes

  • TONIGHT at 6:00 at FBC,K
  • Come out and be blessed by being a part.
  • Think of all the children who will not only receive a gift, but also be introduced to Jesus because of a red and green shoebox.

Gold City Quartet and Andy Taylor

  • Sunday at 6:00 P.M. at The Lord’s Church
  • Donations, but no tickets
  • What an opportunity for people of our area!

Hope Center (Roseland)

Hope had another good week.  People were able to receive/purchase things they needed at a very good price.  Lives of volunteers and customers have been blessed. Thanks to all who have helped in any way.  Stay tuned for more good reports!  God is at work!

Frozen Food Sunday

Tomorrow is our day to bring quart-size bags of frozen foods for a family who is most appreciative.  Thank you to those who have been so faithful each month.  The food will be delivered Sunday afternoon.

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Time change tonight!  Turn your clocks back.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Mosaic” – http://odb.org
  • We are His workmanship,                                                                               created in Christ Jesus for good works.                                                                                                      ~Ephesians 2:10~
James 1:22

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

International Standard Version
Keep on being obedient to the word, and not merely being hearers who deceive themselves.

Be sure to read the paragraph about B.B. McKinney.  I love every song listed!
Many people get discouraged.  They focus on the small things and do not see the “big picture”.  Encourage then to continue to do what the Lord has for them to do do and not be discouraged!  Remind them of the goal, the earthly benefits, and the eternal rewards!
Anna Lee

Friday

“Giving all diligence,

add to your faith virtue,

to virtue knowledge,

to knowledge self-control,

to self-control perseverance,

to perseverance godliness,

to godliness brotherly kindness,

and to brotherly kindness love.”

~2 Peter 1:5-7~

 

Glen Magee is doing well following his surgery and is back in the kitchen at Smokehouse.  Thank God for a procedure that helped him.  Pray he continues to improve.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5452bb98a589b40d60285303

The great “Nana” spoken of here is my friend Martha that I requested prayer for yesterday.  She is the one who sent me the very first message requesting prayer fo Macy.  Now, it’s our turn to say special prayers for her.

David and I visited Sherry Day yesterday.  There’s a possibility she may hear from her surgeon today.  If not, it will be Monday.  I know God will let her receive the biopsy results in His time.  Pray for Sherry, her family, and her friends.

Ray Blackwell is back in North Oaks.  Pray for the medical staff as they implant a screen to filter the possible movement of blood clots.

Eula Day Wilson Dunn Jenkins

Born: November 26, 1912
Died: October 29, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2784024&fh_id=10545

Sunday, we will be collecting frozen food to give to a family.  Pack your food in quart size bags and bring to my Sunday School classroom.  The food is greatly appreciated by the family.

Operation Christmas Child – http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Operation Christmas Child on Facebook is a wealth of stories that will touch your heart.

OCC Packing Party

Join in the Christmas party and help to pack “shoeboxes” that will be given to children around the world by Samaritan’s purse.  The party will be in the fellowship hall of FBC,K Saturday evening at 6 P.M.  Wear your Christmas colors and bring your favorite Christmas party food.  Plan to be richly blessed as you bless little children around the world.

Don’t forget the WMU World Day of Prayer at Kedron Monday at 10:00.  The meeting will be followed by a potluck lunch.  Come and learn more about missions.

Another reminder: Gold City Southern Gospel Quartet and Andy Taylor will be singing at The Lord’s Church Sunday evening.  Donations will be taken, but no tickets sold.  Plan to enjoy a great, inspiring musical evening.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “What Love Is” – http://odb.org/?tz=-06
  • God demonstrates His own love toward us,                                                       in that while we were still sinners,                                                                 Christ died for us.                                                                                                                                                                  ~Romans 5:8~                                                       “God is love.                                                                                                         Whoever lives in love lives in God,                                                                       and God in him.”                                                                                                                                                                     ~1 John 4:16~
  • “Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”

  http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/d/ldalexcl.htm

I know the change in the weather is good for all of us.  Enjoy a little time outside in God’s wonderful creation.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit has come on you;

and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem,

in all Judea

and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8, HCSB~

 

Sherry Day’s surgery went well.  She’s at home now and expecting results of the biopsy Monday.  Pray for her as she waits these long days.  May she receive the comfort and assurance of God’s presence and our love during this time.

Another friend has just learned she has breast cancer.  Please add Martha Pevey Drago to your prayer list.

Cindy Juban, Andy Taylor’s sister, also needs our prayers as she continues her battle.  Doctors now say she needs an angiogram and stent.

Continue to pray for Bobby Lawson, Jimmy Schwartz,  Ray and Beverly Blackwell, Mrs. Theople Hurst, Mrs. Kathryne Kuss, Mrs. Catherine Yarborough, Ed and Jeannette Maghee, Phillip and Annie Bell Harrell, Evelyn Bridges, Susie Wales, and Mrs. Elizabeth Carol New.  All these people are at home.

Some people in the nursing home we can pray for today are:  Maxine Turner, Frances Strickland, Julia Forrest, and Angie Redmond.
Alice Henderson Chapman

Born: September 24, 1933
Died: October 28, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2783061&fh_id=10545

Mrs. Eula Jenkins’ service will also be Saturday morning at Kedron.  Pray for her large family.

Pray for our country as election time approaches.  Pray that people will take time to vote and vote as God would have them to.

Friday’s Bible Study

  • Elizabeth
  • Luke 1:5-66
  • 10:00 at FBC, K’s fellowship hall

Gold City Gospel Quartet and Andy Taylor

The Gold City Quartet from Gadsden, AL. will be in concert Sunday November, 2, 2014 at 6:00 PM at The Lord’s Church in Kentwood, LA. This is a non-ticketed event; donations can be made at the door. The Church is located at 1936 Hwy 440 in Kentwood, LA. (4 miles WEST of I-55 off Exit 57) Call 985-514-7757 or email tlckentwood@aol.com for more information.

Andy Taylor will sing when the quartet takes  a break.

If you like gospel music, I know you will be blessed by being there for this event.

Shoebox Packing Party

  • Saturday at 6 P.M. at FBC,K
  • Wear your red and green
  • Bring some Christmas/Christian love to pack in the shoeboxes to share.
  • Bring some Christmas party food.
  • Prepare to be blessed!

Time Change

  • Lose an hour Saturday night
  • Gain an hour Sunday morning
  • Forgetting this will get you to church an hour earlier than you planned!

Baptist Press –  bpnews.org

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • We have this treasure in earthen vessels,                                                                                                 that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.                                                                                                                                                ~2 Corinthians 4:7~                                                  

             And he said to them,                                                                                                                                                          “Go into all the world                                                                                                                                                          and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.                                                                                                                                                                          ~Mark 16:15~                 

  • “Share the Good News that Chirst is Born” – I have been unable to locate the lyrics this morning, but I hope you remember this song and it sticks in you head today.  I suppose it is in my head, not my computer today.  May you be blessed to know and do what the song says.

Remember, “Share the Good News that Chirst is Born” today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

My friend, Robin, just shared that her grandmother, Mrs. Eula Jenkins, passed away this morning.  She was 101 years and 11 months old.  Please pray for the family.

Updates on two goals set at FBC,K:

  • Georgia Barnette Offering
    • Goal – 8,000
    • Received – 7,391.30
  • Shipping on OCC Shoeboxes
    • Needed – 1,400
    • Received – 1041
  • Thanks for all who have given so far.
  • Let’s meet and surpass these goals Sunday!