Category: Hymn of the Day

Saturday

 

10 But the angel said to them,

“Do not be afraid.

I bring you good news of great joy

that will be for all the people.

11 Today in the town of David

a Savior has been born to you;

he is Christ the Lord.

12 This will be a sign to you:

You will find a baby wrapped in cloths

and lying in a manger.”

~Luke 2:10-12~

 

 

Yesterday‘s rain and warm temperatures made for a different Christmas in 2015.  I thank God for the day, regardless of the temperature or the rain.

 

Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe to celebrate December birthdays (11:00 A.M.)

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 27-28

Scripture Writing – Galatians 4:4-7

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Waylon Bailey – WaylonBailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – TomRainer.com

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – International Mission Board – “Making Disciples and Multiplying Churches” – http://www.imb.org/about-us/history.aspx#.Vn59tMArLx4

Let’s do our part in making disciples here and around the world!

Anna Lee

 

Christmas Eve

While they were there,

the time came for the baby to be born,

 and she gave birth to her firstborn,

a son.

She wrapped him in cloths

and placed him in a manger,

because there was no room

for them in the inn.

Luke 2:6-7

Frieda Jones

PRAYER OF THANKS!!! I DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE CHEMO TREATMENTS. I GO TO THE ONCOLOGIST IN TWO WEEKS. SHE WILL PRESCRIBE THE CHEMO TABLET THAT I TAKE FOR FIVE YEARS. I AM HEALING SLOWLY. I AM THANKFUL TO EACH OF YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR MY HEALING BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL. HOLIDAYS ARE EXTREMELY ROUGH!!! RIGHT NOW EVERYDAY IS ROUGH. GOD IS BETTER TO ME THAN I DESERVE!!! HE PROVIDES FOR ME BEFORE I EVEN KNOW I HAVE THE NEED!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS. LOVE YOU ALL. GOD BLESS.

Angie Nielson’s dad passed away.  Please pray for the Edmonson family.

David got a good report from his PET scan yesterday.  As a precautionary measure, he will have a bronchoscopy after the holidays.  That procedure can be the focus of your prayers for him for now.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 7-8

Scripture Writing – Luke 2:13-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Don’t forget the Christmas Eve services tonight.  The one at Pine Ridge begins at 5 P.M.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

May your celebration be a blessing on your life and the life of others.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Christmas is about our eternity!

“But to all who believed him and accepted him,

he gave the right to become children of God.”

~John1:12 NLT, 2nd ed.~

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for most people, but many people are burdened with problems, sicknesses, death, sad memories from past Christmas seasons, etc.  We all know some people in those situations.  We, not just you, should be thoughtful and kind to these folks, especially during the Christmas season.

Maybe we can help turn on their Christmas spirit of even light up their world with the message of why we celebrate this season of the year.  It is about a “light” much better and more lasting than any Christmas light.  It’s about Jesus and the reason he came to earth.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 146-148

Scripture Writing – Luke 1:46-50

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

 

Mission Trip – Pray for the youth and adults from New Zion and East Fork as they return home today.  Thank God for their willingness and hard work!

 

Brenda Fay Stevens Catalanotto

Born: July 10, 1949
Died: December 20, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3533404&fh_id=10545

Family Christmas Supper and Candlelight Service at FBC,K tonight

  • Supper at 6
  • Candlelight service at 7

 

Be sure to include Christ in your Christmas!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

“This will be the sign for you:

You will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth

and lying in a feeding trough.”

~Luke 2:12, HCSB~

 

Johnny “Lil Man” Santangello is having some difficult days.  Please pray for him and his family as they sit with him this Christmas season.

Mr. James Miller started another five days of injections yesterday.  He needed a unit of platelets, but did not need blood.  Pray for him and his drivers as they make trips Tuesday-Thursday and again Monday.  Then, his next round of injections is scheduled to begin January 19th.  Pray for “Miss” Mary too.

David will be having a PET scan at noon to check out something that showed up on a recent CAT scan.  Pray for us as we wait for results.

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 –Esther 1-5

Scripture Writing – Luke 2:4-7

 

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Southeast Asia – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vnk8z8ArLx5

 

Merry, merry Christmas!  Find ways to celebrate the birth of Jesus with family and friends this week.

Anna Lee

Monday

But the angel said to her,

“Do not be afraid, Mary,

you have found favor with God.  

You will be with child

and give birth to a son,

and you are to give him the name Jesus.

~Luke 1:30-31~

“Majesty of Heaven” was wonderful again last night.

Pray for the youth of East Fork and New Zion and the adults going with them on a three day mission trip.  They have a big job ahead of them!  How many people do you know who would give up three days of their Christmas vacation for a mission trip?

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 29-31

Scripture Writing – Luke 1:51-56

 

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer –  thomrainer.com

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – South Asia – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

Have a wonderful day of giving to others.  That’s the spirit of Christmas!
Anna Lee

 

Sunday

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

~2 Corinthians 9:15~

 

Johnny Belgard continues to improve.  He may be moved from ICU to a regular room today.

Resa DeLee had received a good report on her cancer problems.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 3 John

Scripture Writing – Luke 1 35-38

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Philippines – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

 

Churches – FGC,K

“Majesty of Heaven” – If you missed the cantata at FBC,K last night, you may want to see/hear them tonight at 6:00 unless you already have other plans.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

A breakfast buffet is served at 8:00 this morning.  Donations will be given to the Methodist Children’s Home.

New Zion Baptist Church 

Christmas dinner will follow the worship service.  Christmas caroling at the nursing home will be done tonight.

Roseland Baptist Church

Byrum Humphrey, the pastor, received a degree from NOBTS this week.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!  God gave so much when He gave his only Son.  We need to be better givers.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

To us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

~Isaiah 9:6~

 

 

Today is the day to visit the Estay family and celebrate Claire Estay who has already gone to heaven.  You can visit Landon, Alicia, and other family members from 2-4 P.M. today at FBC, Kentwood.

Tonight, and tomorrow night, at 6 P.M., you can return to the church for “Majesty of Christmas” as presented by the combined choirs of FBC and EFBC.

 

Read the Bible in 2015: Acts 25-26

Scripture Writing: Luke 1: 30-34

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Mexico – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

 

Reminder – Tomorrow morning at 8:00,  you can be a part of something important.  Pine Ridge does a monthly breakfast.  Donations go to help with a need the ladies select.  This month, the Methodist Children’s Home will receive our donations.  Come enjoy a full breakfast bar, meet some new friends, and support a need for children.

 

Christmas is a time of giving.  God did that first by giving his only Son for us.  This year, focus more on giving.  You can never give more than He did.  The more you give, the more you will be blessed.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government

will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God,

Everlasting Father,

Prince of Peace.

~Isaiah 9:6~

Robert Ricks from Arcola is at M.D. Anderson for a checkup.  Join us in praying for a good report again this year.

Brenda Chadwick from the Friendship community has broken a leg in two places.  Pray for her as she dealing with moving around over the next couple months.  Pray her healing goes well.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have their monthly  breakfast a week early.  It will be Sunday, the 20th, at 8:00.  Your donation will go to the Methodist Children’s Home. We have been attending for a couple years.  The food and fellowship are always wonderful!  I know I speak for them when I say you are welcome to come join them.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Revelations 12-17

Scripture Writing – Luke 1:46-50

Third Thursday at the Cabin – We were blessed with another wonderful night.  Toni Havlin  came, even though she now lives in the Bogalusa area.  A friend and neighbor, Sylvia, came for the first time.  The music was outstanding!  So was the food and fellowship!  David led in a sweet, thought-provoking devotional.  It’s my favorite night of the month, every month!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Lesotho” – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

What is Christmas without Jesus? Only another day to buy, sell, and eat!  Another self-centered day on planet earth!

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Pray, Give, Send, Go!

Anna Lee

 

Opportunities 

  • This morning – Bible Study of “John” at 10:00 at FBC,K
  • Saturday and Sunday at 6 P.M. – “Majesty of Christmas”, combined choirs of FBC,K and EFBC plus an orchestra.
  • Sunday morning at 8 A.M.   – Breakfast buffet at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church to benefit the children of the Methodist Children’s Home

 

Thursday

“For God loved the world in this way:

He gave His One and Only Son,

so that everyone who believes in Him

will not perish but have eternal life.”

~John 3:16, HCSB~

 

Elaine Tolar Doucette got a fantastic lab report.  She does not have cancer.

Mrs. Tullie Dean is now at Hood Memorial for rehab.  Keep her in your prayers.

Please add Mr. James Allen to your prayer list.

Pray for all those who are or will be traveling for the holidays.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 5-6

Scripture Writing – Luke 1:26-29

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Pray, Give, Send, Go!

 

Opportunities this Week

  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – tonight at 6:30
  • Friday morning Bible study of “John” – 10 A.M. in the fellowship hall
  • Saturday and Sunday – Cantata at FBC, K at 6 P.M. w/ Reception Sunday night

 

 

 

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to others!  Jesus is the reason….

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“He sent the message to the Israelites,

proclaiming the good news

of peace through Jesus Christ–

He is Lord of all.”

~Acts 10:36, HCSB~

Macy Gueldner 

We celebrated WEEK 100 this week! Macy is on the 100th week of her 3rd phase of treatment. Tomorrow she begins week 101 with her very last doses of vincristine and dex. This is pretty “big time” for her. These are the meds (chemo and steroid) that give her bone and nerve pain. We are happy for her to be kicking these two to the curb! Now, she only has 19 more weeks left of methotrexate and mercaptopurine (6mp.)

She’s been feeling well, but those nasty mouth sores never really go away anymore. Although you wouldn’t know it unless she gives you a good look in her mouth (which is rare.) Please pray that these last doses of vinc/dex aren’t too hard on her this weekend. We’re all ready to enjoy a good holiday. Merry Christmas from Team Macy.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5670e9a3ca16b4b429a9b1d9?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

Johnny Belgard’s new liver was working well at bedtime last night.  I’ve been checking my phone for an update, but nothing yet.  I’ll post one when I get one.  I’m certainly thanking God Johnny was able to have the new liver and all seemed to be going well.

Shelton Day, one of our neighbors, is hospitalized because his potassium level is too high. Please add him to your prayer list.

Ora Lee Wilson told me her grandson, Brandon, has been getting some good reports.  Let’s thank God Brandon did not really have the problems the doctors suspected at first.

Harrell Sharkey and his family learned his cancer is only in one location and can be successfully removed with surgery, which will be in January.  Thank God for another good report.

It is wonderful to be able to share all good updates this morning!

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 143-145

Scripture Writing – Matthew 2:7-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering –  After two weeks, FBC, Kentwood has reached 45% of the goal set for this year.  I can hardly wait until I can report we have surpassed our goal!

Two websites to read and enjoy:

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Special opportunities for the coming week:

  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 – Come hear and sing Christmas music this month.
  • Friday – Bible study of “John” at 10 A.M. in the FBC fellowship hall
  • Saturday and Sunday – Combined choirs of FBC,K and EFBC along with an orchestra present “Majesty of Christmas” at FBC, K at 6 P.M.

 

 

I’ll be glad to share special events at other churches if you send me the information.

Anna Lee