Category: Hymn of the Day

Wednesday

“A new command I give you:

Love one another.

As I have loved you,

so you must love one another.”  

~John 13:34~

 

Joe Easley‘s procedure and surgery went well Monday.  Please continue to pray for Joe and Jean.

I saw Mrs. Robert Pate at the wake last night and asked about the medical tests she had done last week.  She said she got good reports.

Baptist Press – benews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalms 15-17

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Request from Camp Living Waters

  • 2 sets of white queen size sheets
  • 1 set of white full size sheets

You can leave these items in the front stairwell.  Monica Maddox , from CLW, will pick them up.  Just let me know they have been purchased.

Thanks to those who have purchased sheets, microwaves, or shared dishes and other items with CLW to set up the five trailers.  May you be blessed for sharing in this way.

Thanks for reading and praying.  You are good prayer partners.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Behold, I am the LORD,

the God of all flesh.

Is there anything too hard for Me?”

~Jeremiah 32:27, NKJV~

Written by Betty Simpson

Karen Ard had 6 bypasses in only 4hours. Doctor said her heart was strong. Thanks for the prayers…but please keep praying,for an easy recovery. God is so good!!!!

Written by Rondi Lynn Garner

Thank y’all for all the prayers for my Aunt Karen Baham Ard. She had 6 bypasses today in only 4 hours. She did great! She is one strong woman smile emoticonI look up to her for that! Just praying for a safe & speedy recovery! Also, Paw Paw Edward (Edward Garner)was admitted to St. Tammany yesterday for fluid on his lungs, but he is doing a lot better today! Just keep these two in your prayers! They mean a whole lot to me

Martha Pevey Dagro (Arcola)(Meagan S. Dagro’s mother-in-law)

ATTENTION PRAYER WARRIORS!!!!!

I have an infection and will not be getting my last chemo tomorrow (today). PLEASE PRAY that this antibiotic works and works quickly so I can get this chemo rescheduled!! Thank you!

Baptist Press – bpnews.org
Read the Bible in 2015 
 Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
  • “The Visitor” – http://odb.org/                                                                                                                (I’ve known several people who took visitation seriously when they retired (and even before), but my favorite example is of a quiet, humble man who went to an area nursing home every week and shaved all the men he know there.)
  • I was naked and you clothed Me;                                                                                                           I was sick and you visited Me;                                                                                                                  I was in prison and you came to Me.                                                                                                                                           ~Matthew 25:36~                                                                                                     “God…gave Him the Name that is above every name,                                                       that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow,                                                                    in Heaven and on earth and under the earth,                                                                          and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.”                                                                                                                                      ~Philippians 2:9-11~
  • “Take the Name of Jesus with You” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/precious.htm

Enjoy some time enjoying God’s beautiful creation today as well as visiting someone who cannot get out and enjoy God’s beautiful creation.

Anna Lee

Monday

                Love the Lord your God with all your heart                      and with all your soul and with all your mind                                       and with all your strength.                                                               The second is this:                                                             Love your neighbor as yourself.                             There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12:30-31~

 

Pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch as she makes steps today to prepare for tomorrow’s surgery in Baton Rouge.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

If all goes as scheduled today, Karen Baham Ard will have four heart bypasses today.  Keep her and her family in your prayers.  Alcyon and Lloyd Hayden have been “under the weather”.  Pray they are better so Alcyon can be at the hospital with her sister.

Pray for the Shaw family as they meet with the doctor today to learn the options.  Mr. Cush Shaw will make the  decisions determining his treatment.

Joe Easley will have a procedure this morning.  If all goes as hoped for, he will have surgery today about noon.  Keep Joe and his family in your prayers.

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Girl in the Yellow Coat” – http://odb.org/
  • A man shall leave his father and mother                                                                                     and be joined to his wife,                                                                                                                     and they shall become one flesh.                                                                                                                                                            ~ Genesis 2:24~                                                                                              And Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave thee,                                                                               or to return from following after thee;                                                                                               for whither thou goest, I will go,                                                                                                             and where thou lodgest, I will lodge.                                                                                               Thy people shall be my people,                                                                                                         and thy God my God.                                                                                                                                                                                                  ~Ruth 1:16~

As we begin this Monday, let’s be sure to allot the proper time for God and for others.

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

 

Saturday

Consider the blameless,

observe the upright;

there is a future for the man of peace.  

~Psalm 37:37~

 

 

Dustin Corey McDaniel

Born: July 30, 1990
Died: February 05, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2951512&fh_id=10545

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Birthday Celebration” – http://odb.org/
  • By You I have been upheld from birth . . . .                                                                                    My praise shall be continually of You.                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 71:6~

Blessings crown the head of the righteous.”                                                                                                                                                           ~Proverbs 10:6~ 

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Matthew 14-16 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+14-16&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Take some time today to prepare for the Lord’s Day.

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

Monday

     “I urge, then, first of all,

that requests, prayers, intercession

and thanksgiving be made for everyone…”

~I Timothy 2:1, NIV~ 

Jadon’s Journey

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2015/02/no-news-is-good-news.html

Martha Griffith

Please pray for Martha as she has major dental work today in Hammond.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Want to thank my mom Sheena Roubique Newman (maw-maw) who came and took care of koltyn for the weekend so Kristin Russell Gafford and I could get some rest and see the other kids and visit with friends, Koltyn had a decent weekend he had a ruff night last night cause he is coming off some meds, let’s pray for a good week of therapy! God Bless.

Blackwell Family

Continue to pray for the Blackwell family.

Bobby Lawson

Mr. Bobby is having some better days.  Continue to pray for him and his family.

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen is out of the hospital, but still in McComb until she is built up some more.  Pray for her as she adjusts to the change and her family as they check on her.

Friday Bible Study – Women of the Bible – Priscilla

Frozen Food – We made the delivery yesterday.  It is very much appreciated.

Opportunity – I had the opportunity to speak to the ladies of Tangipahoa Baptist Church yesterday.  I am thankful for ladies who want to serve God in their church, community, and world.  Keep it up ladies.  To God be all the glory!

Read the Bible in a Year 

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • “For Our Health” – http://odb.org/
  • Oh, give thanks to the Lord!                                                                           Call upon His name;                                                                                           make known His deeds among the peoples!”                                                                                           ~I Chronicles 16:8~                                                                                 
    O give thanks unto the LORD;                                                                       for he is good;                                                                                                 for his mercy endureth for ever.                                                                                         ~ 1 Chronicles 16:34~
  • “Thank You, Lord, for Saving My Soul”

      “Thank You” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxntuF5Hrt8

( I couldn’t make a decision about which great song to use, so you get both today.)

Take time to do the important things today!

Anna Lee

bobby Lawson

Sunday

What, then, shall we say in response to this?

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

Romans 8:31 NIV

 

Koltyn Gafford (written by his dad)

Koltyn did well in therapy the last couple of days. He has met some of his goals for therapy while we have been here. They are continuing to change medications to help with his tone and dystonia.

Bobby Lee Anthony

Born: November 21, 1951
Died: January 30, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2938750&fh_id=10545

10,440,333

That’s the number of shoeboxes that were filled in 2014 and given to children around the world.  I’m so thankful that many children were blessed to receive a box this round.  Let’s make it more next time!

Read the Bible in 2015 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Blended Together” –http://odb.org/
  • We are His workmanship,                                                                         created in Christ Jesus for good works.                                                                                             ~Ephesians 2:10~                                               “He makes the whole body fit together perfectly.                             As each part does its own special work,                                                it helps the other parts grow,                                                                      so that the whole body is healthy                                                           and growing                                                                                                   and full of love”                                                                                                                                               ~Ephesians 4:16 NIV~
  • “They’ll Know We are Christians” – http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/578

Ladies, don’t forget to bring your frozen food donations to my classroom before Sunday School today.  We need food for two packed in quart-size freezer bags for one family and fresh, frozen, or home canned food for two that has not been commercially processed for the other family. I will be giving it to our family(families) this afternoon.  Thanks for your help with this meaningful project.

Thanks for all you do to show your love.

Anna Lee