Category: Ladies’ Night

Saturday

“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~

 

Joe and Jean Easley are both in the nursing home at Greensburg.  Keep them and their family in your prayers.

Chantel Newman was doing well and working toward going home today.  Thank God her allergic condition was identified.

Macy Gueldner –

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5400dc47a689b4ea4c8c015d

Eugenia “Punkin” Bates Conti

Born: March 25, 1926
Died: August 28, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2659269&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Step Up” –  http://odb.org/2014/08/30/step-up/
  • [Asa] took courage,                                                                                                        and removed the abominable idols from all the land . . . ;                           and he restored the altar of the Lord.                                                                                                                                                  ~2 Chronicles 15:8~
  • “Trust and Obey” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Both the Ladies’ Night and the first Bible study of Women of the Bible went well. Thanks to God!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“As for me,

I vow that I will not sin against the LORD

by ceasing to pray for you.”

~1 Samuel 12:23a, HCSV~

 

Susan Rimes is doing much better.  Let’s hope and pray the stones are gone for good now.

Ray Blackwell had his feeding tube removed yesterday.  That a positive step!

Hope Center in Roseland – From Bro. Stan

A few of us are meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at the Hope Center (Two Rivers Baptist Association) in Roseland to clean the building. Anyone can join us from 8:00am until 10ish. PLEASE NOTE-the A/C is still not working and the building is dreadfully hot. Would wait but the building is going to be inspected by the food-bank people next Tuesday and as the old saying goes-we gtta-getter done! I will have a cooler full of drinks iced down-Bro. Stan

Ladies’ Night: Ice Cream Party

  • 6:15 tonight at FBC,K
  • Girls, Youth young ladies, adult ladies
  • No tickets needed
  • Hoping to see you!

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, a Quote, and a Song

  • “A Picture of Humility” –  http://odb.org/2014/08/28/a-picture-of-humility/
  • God resists the proud,                                                                                                 but gives grace to the humble.                                                                                                                     ~James 4:6~                                                                             We live by faith,                                                                                                           not by sight.                                                                                                                                          ~2 Corinthians 5:7 ~
  • “The most powerful position on earth                                                                                                 is kneeling before the Lord of the universe.”                                                                                                                                                   ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/y/myfluptt.htm

Part two of telling about the wake and funeral for Mrs. Betty Moore:  The funeral was as special as “Miss” Betty was.  Yesterday, was another reminder of how special friends and family are.  Let’s all celebrate when someone leaves a body that is tired and gets to be in heaven with parents, spouse, children, other family members, and numerous friends.  Let’s also celebrate those people we still have in our lives each day.  

Say something extra special to people today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Encourage each other every day while it is ‘today.’”

~Hebrews 3:13a NCV~

 

David’s sister-in-law has both parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Courtney of Holden, hospitalized in Baton Rouge.  Please pray for them, their family, and for the medical staff caring for them.

Resa Birch DeLee is hospitalized in Greensburg, not Baton Rouge.  Please add your prayers for her and her family.  (Thanks to Yvonne Birch for the correction.)

Please continue to pray for Mr. Bud Callihan.  He will have another procedure when he gets better.  He’s at home for now.  Pray for his family as you pray for him.

Walker Wilbanks, the football player who got sick on the field Friday night, passed away.  Please pray for his family, his school, and all those who knew him.

http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/26364634/jackson-prep-football-player-dies?clienttype=generic&mobilecgbypass&utm_content=buffer4660b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Operation Christmas Child

Majel Dean has started making tote bags to hold clothes, toys, or even the OCC shoeboxes later.  She needs help with fabric, ribbon, and cutting.  Each tote requires a 12.5 inch by 40 inch rectangle.  She could also use some grogain ribbon and cotton clothesline cording, etc. for the ties.  Each tote requires two pieces 33 inches long for the tie.  If you can help, please bring the fabric and cording to FBC, Kentwood.  The totes will be folded and placed inside the totes until the children get their boxes.

I hope you have found a way to create something for the boxes.  If you need ideas check out some of the OCC  sites on Pinterest.  There are still “ornaments” on the Christmas tree at church if you would like to purchase some gifts for the boys and girls.

One young  man selected his ornaments and then enlisted various family members to help with the purchases.  He has been trained to know the importance of missions and the good the shoeboxes do around the world.  He involved his family with him.  Good training and a wonderful involvement.  Do you need to involve a family member, child or youth,  in helping others?

Baptist Press –  http://www.bpnews.net/

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

We will meet at the Cafe at 11:00 to celebrate the birthdays of ladies who celebrate/celebrated a birthday this month.  It is so special to remember some of the ladies who passed away recently and their attendance at the birthday parties during some of their last months.  What an honor it is to celebrate birthdays and to see how each of the ladies are respected and loved.  If you would like to join the ladies, meet us at today for lunch and birthday cake.

Ladies’ Night: Ice Cream Party

  • Thursday at 6:15 at FBC, K
  • Special music by Mrs. Janet Bridges
  • Devotional led by Mrs. Anne Hurst
  • Demonstration of making ice cream in a bag by some very young ladies
  • Homemade ice cream
  • Ice cream recipes to take home
  • Etc.
  • Ladies of ALL AGES (children, youth, and adults)
  • Do not have to be members of FBC
  • No cost, but we would appreciate a head count (FBC – 229-8111)

“Women of the Bible”

  • New Bible study that begins Friday morning at 10:00
  • No charge
  • Each lesson is independent of all the lessons
  • No homework, but Scripture references given for those who wish to read ahead.
  • Do not need to be members of FBC
  • Friday’s study – Ruth – Ruth 1-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Think outside of “your little world”.  What can you do for others?

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours,

and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain;

and it did not rain on the land

for three years and six months.

And he prayed again,

and the heaven gave rain,

and the earth produced its fruit.”

~James 5:17-18, NKJV~

 

Please continue to pray for Connor Corkern and his family.  Connor is still in Children’s Hospital.

Looking Ahead to Special Days

  • Today – Breakfast at Pine Ridge
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe at 11:00
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night: Ice Cream Party at 6:15 at FBC, K
  • Friday – New Bible study series at FBC, K at 10:00 – “Women of the Bible” – Ruth 1-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

As I grew up and a number of times since then, I have found myself at the piano banging out this song.  The longer I banged and the more I told God I counted on Him, the sweeter the song began to sing.  My piano and this song have played such a big part of my life.

Anna Lee

Monday

“For You light my lamp;

The Lord my God illumines my darkness.”

~Psalm 18:28, NASB~

 

Connor Corkern is better, but still hospitalized.  Thank-you for your continued prayers for him and his family.

Mrs. Maxine Turner and her family are in need of prayers.  Please begin praying by thanking God for a life well-lived serving the Lord.

Mrs. Della McDaniel passed away yesterday.  Connie said arrangements for her services will be made today.  I’ll post them when they are available.  Thank God for her life and the love she had for so many people.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

We were blessed to be able to sing this last night.  It fits perfectly with today’s                               devotional.  David and I are thankful to have had the opportunity to hear Andrea’                       Crouch sing this song on a couple of occasions.  I hope this song comes to my                                 mind and your mind periodically today.

Looking ahead

  • Tuesday – Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30.  Mrs. Yvonne Curtis will be sharing her wonderful musical talent and love for the Lord.
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin – Yvonne Curtis and Kim Chadwick will be among those singing for us.  Join us at 6:30.
  • Friday – Bible Study   We will have lunch at Osyka Seafood after our meeting which completes our latest study.
  • Tuesday, 26th – Young Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe at 11:00
  • Thursday, 28th – Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood at 6:30  Join us for an ice cream party.
  • Friday, 29th – We begin a new study, Women of the Bible, at 10:00.

I hope you can say “Life is busy, but oh, so good” with me!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday (posted early)

“For just as rain and snow fall from heaven

and do not return there

without saturating the earth

and making it germinate and sprout,

and providing seed to sow and food to eat,

so My word that comes from My mouth

will not return to Me empty.”

~Isaiah 55:10-11a, HCSB~

 

There have been so many happy events in our area lately – babies born, wedding and baby showers, weddings, graduations, etc.  Pray for each family as they go through these wonderful experiences.  Pray they keep God as a central focus of their lives.

There have been so many sad events in our area lately – sickness, hospital stays, deaths, accidents, lost jobs, etc.  Pray for each family as they go through these experiences.  Pray they keep God as a central focus of their lives.

There have been some families that have had these highs and lows in their life in the past, but lately things have run “middle of the road”.  Pray for these families to keep God as a central focus of their lives.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Song, and a Quote

Revival continues at New Zion through Friday.  You are welcome to join them.

Operation Christmas Child – Help needy children to have some joy and hopefully see Jesus through a “shoebox”.

Coming Events

  • Bible Study – Every Friday at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood
  • Regional WMU Meeting Saturday at FBC, Ponchatoula
  • Young at Heart – Tuesday at 10:30 at New Zion
  • Third Thursday Meeting at the Cabin – Thursday of next week at 6:30
  • Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church on the 24th at 8:00  (Benefit for a needy family)
  • Tuesday the 26th – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – at the Cafe at 11:00
  • Ladies’ Night – Ice Cream Party – FBC, Kentwood on the 28th at 6:15

Remember, other people are watching us each day.  Let’s work hard to improve our lives so they will see more of Jesus and less of us!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“I call to You for help, LORD;

in the morning my prayer meets You.”

~Psalm 88:13, HCSB~

 

Jonathan and Ashley Statham will be Kentwood next weekend in view of a call as worship leader.  There will be plans for Saturday afternoon and Sunday.  More information will be available today at church or you can call the church office next week.

Operation Christmas Child

  • If you are on Facebook, please take a time to visit “Operation Christmas Child”.
  • If you read Pinterest, look up “Operation Christmas Child”.
  • Begin now to pray for ways to minister to children around the world at Christmas through this worthy ministry.  It’s never too early to begin!

God’s Storehouse

The workers there are always excited to see what you have sent.  The baskets by the office door are filling up again, so David and I will be delivering red beans and rice again real soon.  Thanks for helping families who are having a hard time feeding theri families.

Hope Ministries

Coming soon!  Opening planned for early September.  There’s much to do to prepare.  Stay tuned for opportunities you can volunteer for.

Ladies’ Night – There will be a planning meeting for our August 28th meeting this afternoon at 3 P.M. in my Sunday School classroom.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Small Ways in Small Places” –  http://odb.org/2014/07/20/small-ways-in-small-places/
  • “For who has despised the day of small things?”                                                                                                                                                         —Zechariah 4:10~
  •   “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?

               Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father…

               So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”      

                                                                                                                ~Matthew 10:29-31~

 

Be blessed this Lord’s Day!  Mostly, look for ways to bless others!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Now he who plants and he who waters are one,

and each one will receive his own reward

according to his own labor.

For we are God’s fellow workers.”

~1 Corinthians 3:8-9a, NJKV~

 

Two special ladies

  • Mrs. Allie Dillon continues to be in ICU at North Oaks.  She has lived a long life.  Pray for her and those who love her during this time.
  • Mrs. Jean Easley and her family are loved by so many.  Pray for Jean, Joe, and the family.

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Big Comeback” –  http://odb.org/
  • “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”                    ~1 John 1:9~
“Cast your cares upon the Lord and He will sustain you.”                                                                                                                                            ~ Psalm 55:22~

 

Associational Thrift Store/Food Pantry

  • A new ministry will soon be open to those in our area.  It will be located on highway 51 in Roseland about a half block north of the Malt Shop.
  • Volunteers will be needed to help in both the thrift store and the food pantry.
  • Anyone will be able to make purchases at the thrift store.
  • Those who qualify will be able to receive free items from the thrift store and/or the food pantry.
  • Men, ladies, and youth will have a new ministry opportunity.

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • We will not meet Friday due to the holiday.
    • When we meet the following Friday we will have a sack lunch together in the fellowship hall following our study.  We had an introduction to our new unit Friday and will focus on the first two deadly sins when we meet.
  • God’s Storehouse
    • June has focused on collection of jelly to be distributed to families in need.
    • Delivery to God’s Storehouse will probably be made Thursday morning, so get your jelly in by Wednesday.
    • Each jar of jelly will have a label with John 3:16 so the user will be reminded of God’s love for them each time they see the jar.
    • July will focus of red beans and rice.
    • We will collect one pound bags of dry red beans and one pound bags of rice.
    • These items can be delivered to the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, Kentwood.
  • Frozen Food for a Family

This will be our fourth month to deliver gallon size freezer bags of food to a local  family.  To join in, please being your frozen food to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School the first Sunday of each month.  When you cook for your family, it’s easy to cook a little more to share.  Some of the foods we have delivered are gumbo, red beans & rice, chicken spaghetti, and jambalaya.  Be creative.  Delivery will be made Sunday afternoon.  The family is very appreciative.

  • Ladies Night
    • Our June meeting was all about purses.  Our attendance was good, but probably would have been better if the weather had not been so bad.  The ladies who attended had a good time and left with a “happy” purse to share with someone of their choice.
    • Our August meeting will be an ice cream party.  We will have our planning meeting soon to get it organized and “rolling”.
  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • Meet at The Cafe in Kentwood
    • Fourth Tuesday of each month.
    • 11:00 A.M.

Ladies, there are many ways to be involved in women’s ministry.  Try a new one and feel more connected with the other ladies.

Anna Lee

Friday

“God will bless us,

and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.

~Psalm 67:7, HCSB~

 

Jean Easley

Jean Easley has been moved to ICU in Slidell.  She has double pneumonia.  Please pray for Joe, Jean, and the rest of the family.

Carolyn Hendry

Carolyn, mother of Leslie and Kirk, has lung cancer.  Pray for Carolyn, her children, and grandchildren.

Estelle Watson

Mr. Emmett stopped by yesterday.  “Miss” Estelle has been sick for a week or so.  Please pray for her as they seek the proper treatment.

Bobby Simpson

Mr. Bobby had his fifth shoulder surgery to remove tissue yesterday.  I haven’t heard from Betty yet, but will hope to see her this morning.  Thankfully, this surgery was done in the doctor’s office after hours.  Pray they removed all the necessary tissue yesterday.

Mrs. Patricia Lea Gill

Mrs. Pat is in Texas with some family.  Please pray for her and her family.

Mr. Steve Hatchel (written by a daughter-in-law, Ana)

Thankfully, the white blood count remains excellent.  He didn’t lose any weight this week and remains stronger than expected.  He has had 3 1/2 weeks of radiation instead of 5 because of equipment problems.  After 6 1/2 weeks he will be re-evaluated.  I think he has has the chemo treatments as planned though.

 “The doctor commented this week on how strong Steve is and he recognized Steve’s character! He saw Steve the way we do!!”

Mr. Steve and “Miss” Ginger enjoyed having Boyd and his family visit.  (They will be traveling to Kentwood today.  These grandparents are excited.)

Please continue to pray for all the Hatchels.

Baptist Press –  http://www.bpnews.net/

Be sure to read this article and thank God for Victoria and others like her who are willing to help win others to Christ in places other thank churches.

Ladies’ Night 

We had a good crowd despite the weather.  It was another special night.  Each lady went home with a filled purse to share as a “happy” in the coming days.

Our next meeting will be the fourth Thursday of August.  We will have an ice cream party.  I’m looking forward to it already.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Do No Harm” –  http://odb.org/2014/06/27/do-no-harm/
    • “Caring for the burdens of others helps us to forget about our own.”
  • Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.                                                                                         ~Romans 13:10~

  • “Others” –  http://hymnoftheweek.net/?p=33

Bible Study

We will begin a new Bible study this morning at 10:00 in the fellowship hall.  Our next study will be for seven weeks and entitled “Seven Deadly Sins”.  You are most welcome to join us.

Thank you for allowing to “visit” you in your home each day.  Thank-you for praying for “Others”.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“May God be praised!

He has not turned away my prayer

or turned His faithful love from me.”

~Psalm 66:20, HCSB~

 

Mr. John Alan Blackwell

Mr. John Alan is doing well.  He is scheduled for recovery time at home and soon.

Tom Brister

Tom’s surgery was yesterday.  I crammed a lot in my day yesterday, but failed to get a report on him.  I’ll try to do better today.

Susan Rimes

Susan is doing much better.  Thanks for your continued prayers for her.

Mrs. Allie Dillon

“Miss” Allie is about the same.  Keep her family in your prayers.

Jean Easley

Jean and Joe have been through so much.  Pray for strength to continue the battle.

Mr. Steve Hatchel

Mr. Steve, Boyd’s dad, is going for chemo and radiation daily.  Soon he will have tests to evaluate his condition and the effectiveness of the treatment.  He has enjoyed having Boyd’s family around this week.  Thanks for your continued prayers.

Justin Schneeweiss Family

Justin and Sarah will welcome their son, Talon, into the family today.  Join the family in anticipation of this addition to the family.

Ladies’ Night Tonight

Join us at FBC, Kentwood at 6:15 for desserts, fun, and spiritual binding.

Bible Study

The newest Bible study, Seven Deadly Sins, will begin tomorrow morning.  Join us at FBC, Kentwood for the first lesson which will serve as an introduction.  It promises to be a great study.

Baptist Press 

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

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

Anna Lee