Category: Hymn of the Day

Wednesday

“You have heard that it was said,

‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’

But I tell you, love your enemies

and pray for those who persecute you,

that you may be children of your Father in heaven.

He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good,

and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

~ Matthew 5:43-45 (NIV)~

 

Pray for Majel Dean.  She had to return to the hospital following knee surgery because of fever.

Debbie M. Wilkinson has been diagnosed with a form of cancer that has spread to her liver.  She is returning home after being at M.D. Anderson.  Pray for her and for her family.

Michael Catalanotto had a serious stroke.  He’s still in North Oaks.  Please pray for him as he goes through extensive rehab.

Koltyn Gafford has a virus.  He is at the hospital getting some help because his situation makes the virus much more difficult to remedy.

Maddie, daughter of Jamie Lynn Spears, is reported to be alert and responsive.  Join the family in thanking God for this miracle.

The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary reports no tornado despite much damage in their area.  With all the tornadoes yesterday, God surely protected us.  It could have been much worse in SE Louisiana yesterday.  As items for tornado relief are delivered to Petal, MS today, we have a more local need to address.  LA Baptist Disaster Relief teams will be “on the ground” doing damage assessment and giving the service of chaplains in eastern New Orleans today.  Check back tomorrow to learn of new needs.  Thank God for protecting the people during the seven tornadoes.  No lives were lost.

 

Today’s Bible Reading – Leviticus 26-27 and Psalm 39

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Children on Mission, youth, and  adults will meet tonight at 6:00 at FBC,K.

 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,

as working for the Lord,

not for human masters.

  ~Colossians 3:23~

“To the Work” (In light of the tornadoes and all those who need material and spiritual assistance)

 

Join me in thanking God for sparing so many lives and so much property yesterday.  Pray for those affected.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

Consider the blameless, observe the upright;

a future awaits those who seek peace.

~Psalm 37:37~

 

Please continue to pray for Debbie R. Miller, her family, and her caregivers.

 

Contact has been made for the delivery of tornado relief items to Hattiesburg/Petal, Mississippi.  Due to the 90% thunderstorm probability, the trip will be delayed until tomorrow.  That gives you today to add to the items we will be delivering.  Thanks to adults who contributed and to the children’s mission program that purchased a tote full of toiletries.  

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Reading – Lev. 24-25 and Psalm 38

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Children in Action – Wednesday evenings at 6 P.M.

Bible Study – John 18 – Friday at 10

Valentine Banquet – Saturday evening

 

“LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will strengthen their hearts.

You will listen carefully.”

~Psalm 10:17 HCSB~

“Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”

 

Be extra careful driving today.  Stay dry.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Come to me,

all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.

~Matthew 11:28~

 

Tornado Relief – If you have toiletries, school supplies, toys, cleaning supplies to donate to the tornado victims in Petal, MS, please put them in the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, Kentwood TODAY.  Pray for all the victims and those working daily to help them.

 

Bible Reading Plan – Lev. 21-23 and Psalm 37

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

“Jesus said to him,

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me.”

~John 14:6, ESV~

“The Way of the Cross Leads Home” – What an important message!

Valentine Banquet – Saturday

Thanking God for another day….

Anna Lee

Sunday

Turn from evil and do good;

seek peace and pursue it.

~Psalm 34:14~

 

David saw the retina specialist Friday afternoon.  David’s vision is very good, but the current issue is pressure in both eyes.  We’re thanking God for the vision improvement and praying the three medications he is using will get the pressure under control.  Thanks to all of you who have prayed for him and who ask about him when you see us.  We are very appreciative for the love you have shown us.

Susan Rimes continues to have back and arthritis issues. Pray she can get good mobility with minimum pain.

Please continue to pray for Debbie R. Miller and her family.

Please pray for Mike Catalaotto who has had a major stroke.  As you pray for him, please pray for his family.

Mrs. Margaret Callihan was at the church (wake) yesterday.  She is getting much stronger.  Her children are doing a good job of caring for her as her health continues to improve.

The service yesterday for Mrs. Kathryn Kuss was wonderful!  What a special, unique lady she was.  It was good to visit with all her family and hear some of them, the preachers, and Bernice Dickerson during the service.  “Miss” Kathryn was properly honored, but will be missed.

 

Bible Reading Plan (join the bibleproject.com)

Chapter 2 - God's Covenant with Abraham
Sunday
• Read Leviticus 19-20
• Read Psalm 36
Monday
• Read Leviticus 21-23
• Read Psalm 37
Tuesday
• Read Leviticus 24-25
• Read Psalm 38
Wednesday
• Watch Torah: Leviticus
• Read Leviticus 26-27
• Read Psalm 39
Chapter 2 - God's Covenant with Abraham
Thursday
• Watch Read Scripture: Numbers
• Download Poster (Mark it up as you read!)
• Read Numbers 1-4
• Read Psalm 40
Friday
• Watch Theme: Holiness
• Read Numbers 5-7 (skim)
• Read Psalm 41
Saturday
• Read Numbers 8-10
• Read Psalm 42
SUMMARY

You’ll likely find the second half of Leviticus less weird. You’ll read about all the different festivals Israel was to observe as a reminder of what God has done in their lives, as well as moral purity laws that are intended to set Israel and its priests apart from surrounding nations. Keep in mind, even though these laws aren’t as bloody as the sacrificial rituals, they are still exploring the same core ideas that you find in the first half of Leviticus. Chapters 1-16 lay out the rituals and symbols of God’s love and forgiveness for sin and defilement, while chapters 17-27 explore the new way of life the Israelites are to embrace (either turning away from sin, or avoiding it in the first place). These laws call Israel to a high degree of moral purity and social justice that were major steps forward in comparison to their Canaanite neighbors. As we jump into Numbers, we will begin with a great census as the Israelites mobilize for movement out from the shadow of Mt. Sinai.

Tornado Victims – If you have any items for the tornado victims, please get them to the stairwell at FBC, K tomorrow.

Suggestions – toiletries for the students in the dorm, toys for children, household items for kitchens and bathrooms.

For the word of the LORD is right and true;

he is faithful in all he does.

The LORD loves righteousness and justice;

the earth is full of his unfailing love.

~ Psalm 33:4-5 (NIV)~

“The Love of God”

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.  Allow Him to be King today and every day.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Trust in the LORD with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways submit to him,

and he will make your paths straight.

~Proverbs 3:5-6~

 

 

The workday at the Hope Center has been postponed.

 

Bring your items for the tornado victims by Monday.  Deliver to FBC, Petal, MS will be Tuesday.

 

Read the Bible – Lev. 16-18 and Psalm 35

 

For the director of music.

Of David the servant of the LORD.

He sang to the LORD the words of this song

when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies

and from the hand of Saul.

He said: I love you, LORD, my strength.

The LORD is my rock,

my fortress and my deliverer;

my God is my rock,

in whom I take refuge,

my shield and the horn of my salvation,

my stronghold.

~ Psalm 18:1-2 (NIV)~

“Rock of Ages”

 

Continue to pray for all those we have been praying for and all those you personally were praying for.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit,

for anger resides in the lap of fools.

~Ecclesiastes 7:9~

 

The flu keeps going around in our area.  Bro. Joe Weaver of Osyka Baptist is the latest pastor that I know of to be a victim.

Sumner Middle School collects food periodically to deliver to Hope Center in Roseland to be used as the need arises.  I appreciate adults who guide students to do such good activities and students who follow their need.

Tornado Victims – If you have items for the tornado victims, please have them at FBC, Kentwood by the first of the week.  Items can be placed in the stairwell at the office entrance.

 

Bible Reading for Friday – Leviticus 14-15 and Psalm 34

Bible Study this morning – John 17

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love;

for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

~Psalm 59:16 (NIV)~

“I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord Forever”

 

Thank God for loving you today.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”

 But you, LORD, are a shield around me,

my glory, the One who lifts my head high.  

I call out to the LORD,

and he answers me from his holy mountain.  

I lie down and sleep;

I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.  

I will not fear

though tens of thousands assail me on every side.

~Psalm 3:2-6~

 

Susie Sharkey had her second shoulder surgery yesterday.  The doctor found a lot of damage.  She is not to use her arm for six weeks.  Pray for Susie as she tries to be “good” and patient.

Rusty Williams is improving!  His lungs are clearing of pneumonia.  Keep praying.

Mrs. Peggy Luce (Rev. David Luce’s wife) – Shared by daughter, Debbie

I’m a couple days late in updating everyone about my mother, Peggy Luce. She had another lumpectomy on Monday and 2 lymph nodes removed. She will meet with the surgeon in 2 weeks as well as get results from biopsy on lymph nodes. If that comes back clear, she will take preventative pill. If there is any cancer in the biopsy, she will take radiation. The news is much better than we thought at first, and she is feeling very well. We really appreciate all the prayers and kind thoughts from our friends and family. God has been so good to her and so faithful through this storm! We give all praise to Him! Please continue to keep her and my dad in your prayers!!!

Debbie Miller is now living in room 318 at St. Helena.  Pray for her as she makes this adjustment.  Pray for her family too!

Bible Reading – Lev. 11-13, Psalm 33, and video, “Holiness” (Jointhebibleproject.com)

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. in Fellowship Hall

Children in Action

The children packed a tote of new toys to go to the children in Petal, MS who lost their homes in the recent tornado.  One of the purposes of Children in Mission is to “Do”. They certainly are doing!  As we circled around the gifts to pray for the children, a first grader prayed over the gifts.  The prayer came from her heart.  It was beautiful!

It is not too late to bring your items for the tornado victims.  Items will be delivered next week.  Get your items in by Sunday.

“Our Best”

 

Give your best today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

What, then, shall we say in response to these things?

If God is for us, who can be against us?

~Romans 8:31~

 

 

Julieana Prescott

Thank you for the prayers. Due to her being congested the MRI was not done today. Will reschedule and will let you know .  Thank you again for prayers .

Williams Family Update

  • Jimmy – better
  • Rusty – better, but still hospitalized
  • Elaina – flu
  • Linda – flu!

 

 

Clodye E. McIntyre

February 23, 1921 – January 30, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4092964&fh_id=10545

 

 

Bible Readings – Lev. 8-10 and Psalm 32

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“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~

“Be Careful Little Mouth What You Say”

 

I’m looking forward to seeing boys and girls for missions class tonight as well as ladies for Bible study Friday and Sunday!  How blessed I am!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“The LORD is my strength and my defense;

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~

Susie Sharkey has re-injured her shoulder.  Pray for her as she has a repeat shoulder surgery tomorrow.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Rusty Williams is bette, but still sick.  Jimmy is better, thanks to his medications, but Elaina now has the flu too.  Expand your prayer list.

Carl Wayne Stevens is continuing to improve.  Keep praying for him.

David Lanier

October 03, 1934 – January 28, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4092033

Joey Capdeboscq, Jr.

April 04, 1963 – January 27, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4092040

 

Bible Reading for Today – Leviticus 5-7, Psalm 31, and Video on Atonement (Biblical Group – You may have to look to the left or right to fine the right one.)

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

“At daybreak, LORD, You hear my voice;

at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly.”

~Psalm 5:3 HCSB~

“Joy Comes in the Morning”

 

Tornado Relief – Think of all the items you would need to replace if your home was destroyed suddenly.  Think of all the items you would need to replace if your dorm room was destroyed suddenly.  If this touches your heart and you are able to make some purchases to help, please do so and then bring your items to the stairwell at the office entrance of FBC, Kentwood.  The items will be delivered to Petal Baptist Church so they can be distributed to those who need them the most.  Thank-you for helping.

 

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Anna Lee

Friday

Be completely humble and gentle;

be patient, bearing with one another in love.

~ Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)~

 

I was handed a prayer request for Oscar (11) who is in a child abuse situation.  I know you will want to pray for Oscan and others around him.

Continue to pray for Rusty Williams.  He’s made improvement, but is still in ICU.  Pray he soon recovers and no one else in the family catches the flu.

Billy Blount, formerly of Roseland, passed away.  Pray for the Blount family.

 

Bible Reading Plan – Leviticus 1-4, Psalm 30, and video on Leviticus (jointhebibleproject.com)

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 17

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Tornado Relief – Items are being collected for people in Petal, MS who were affected by the recent tornado.  Please bring your items to FBC, Kentwood and leave them under the stairwell by the office entrance.  Suggestions – sheets, towels, toiletries, and tools.  Thanks so much for caring and sharing.

 

“Look at the birds of the air.

They don’t plant or gather crops.

They don’t put away crops in storerooms.

But your Father who is in heaven feeds them.

Aren’t you worth much more than they are?”  

~Matthew 6:26~

“Aren’t two sparrows sold for a penny?

Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s consent.”

~Matthew 10:29, HCSB~

“His Eye is on the Sparrow”

 

Start your week off right. by doing something that makes a difference in someone’s life.

Anna Lee