Category: Missions

Monday

“The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

and His ears are open to their prayers.”

~1 Peter 3:12a, NKJV~

 

Pray for Ladell and Nancy Birch.  He has just had some stents put in.  She is in Greensburg hospital for some testing.

Pray for Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell.  She did not seem her best when we saw her yesterday.

Chip Caraway will soon be having surgery for throat cancer.  Pray for him, his surgery team, and his family.

Arthur Danny Richardson

Born: September 09, 1944
Died: February 28, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2990385&fh_id=10545

Mrs. Margaret Caraway told me yesterday that the associational senior adult trip has been postponed to September due to her son’s surgery.

Annie Armstrong Offering – Travis and Staci Kerns

http://anniearmstrong.com/kerns/

Time Change – Next Sunday, you set your clocks ahead an hour (and get to miss an hour of sleep if you don’t go to bed earlier).

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Deadly Weapon” – http://odb.org/
  • Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength;                                                            . . . they shall run and not be weary,                                                                                             they shall walk and not faint.                                                                                                                                                                                                   ~Isaiah 40:31~
  • “Trust and Obey” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Read the Bible in 2015 – Genesis 32 – 35

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+32-35&version=NIV

Enjoy the rain.  Be thankful it is not ice and snow.

Anna Lee

Monday

There is no fear in love;

but perfect love casts out fear,

because fear involves punishment,

and the one who fears is not perfected in love.

~1 John 4:18, NASB~

 

Please pray for Mrs. Nadine Bridges.  She was taken to North Oaks yesterday evening.

Pray for Ms. Shira Easley.

Terri Easley is doing better.  Thanks for your prayers for her.

Debi Bales is having trouble with a knee and with vertigo.  Please pray for her.

April 4th – Annual “He is Risen” Walk in the Kentwood area.  Stay tuned for more information as time gets closer.

Women’s Ministry this Week

  • ” Ladies’ Birthday Party”
    • Tuesday at 11:00
    • The Cafe in Kentwood
    • Honors ladies with February Birthdays
    • Dutch treat
  • Ladies’ Night: Love Letters
    • Thursday at 6:15
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
    • Begins with desserts
    • Program participants from Kentwood, New Zion, Kedron, and Roseland
    • All ladies from 3 – 103 invited
  • Ladies’ Bible Study
    • Friday at 10 A.M.
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC
    • Women of the Bible: Esther
    • Esther 2,4,7, & 9
  • Operation Christmas Child
    • Check the boxes on the table in the hallway.
    • Let’s buy item all along this year.
    • We want to bless many children with small gift and the opportunity to meet Jesus.
  • Mission Offerings
    • The Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions is ending.  I’ll get a total from the church later today.
    • The Annie Armstrong Offering for North America begins next Sunday.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Genesis 28-31

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Unseen World” – http://odb.org/
  • The Angel of the Lord [was] standing in the way.                                                                                                                                            ~Numbers 22:23~
  • “In His Hands, He’s Got the Whole World” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck6cCyvo5vo

Thanks so much for reading and praying.  You make a difference in so many situations.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Therefore, He is always able

to save those who come to God through Him,

since He always lives to intercede for them.

~Hebrews 7:25, HCSB~

 

Dr. Earl Council is hospitalized in South Caroline and sicker than he was the last time.  Please pray for this kind gentleman and his family.

Mrs. Mildred Birch is scheduled for her transfer to the Greensburg Hospital later today.  Pray for her as she continues to recover from heart surgery.

Loretta Knight Binder

Born: June 22, 1935
Died: February 15, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2967802&fh_id=10545

Shirley Creel Little

Born: November 02, 1937
Died: February 15, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2967411&fh_id=10545

Camp Living Waters 

Thanks to all who helped provide some of the other items needed at Camp Living Waters.  I’m sure your contributions will make the coming season at CLW more successful.  I appreciate your generosity.  Monica Maddox from CLW is overwhelmed with your generosity.

Operation Christmas Child

Yesterday, I was asked to remind you of the boxes for Operation located in the hallway across from the kitchen at FBC, Kentwood.  You can choose a brown paper bag, fill it, and return it to the same area.  The bag tells you what to purchase for the shoeboxes we will be packing in the fall.  If your items do not fit in the brown paper bag, simply attach the bag to the outside of the larger bag with a string/ribbon.  Let’s get the items we will need to pack the shoeboxes to bless little children around the world with gifts and the opportunity to meet Jesus.

Baptist Press

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Friday Morning Bible Study

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Third Thursday

  • Two more days!
  • David and I are looking forward to a cabin full of people who love felloswhip, food, music, and a good devotional.
  • 6:30 P.M.
  • Need directions? Contact me.

Read the Bible in 2015

Remember to let your little light shine today.

Anna Lee

Friday

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~

 

Macy Gueldner

 http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/54dd7094cb16b47e1d620615

Mildred Birch

Just went to visit Ms Mildred, her heart rate is too high and she’s running a temp. They called the Dr and got her some medicine for her heart rate. She still hasn’t been up to walk. Praying for a better day tomorrow. Thanks so much for the continued prayers! God Bless you all (Written by Sharon Birch)

Koltyn Gafford

First big outing – the zoo!

Discharge date – soon!

Hope Center is continuing their 75% off sale of winter merchandise in preparation for putting our clothing for the spring season.

Camp Living Waters

Monica Maddox, Director of Volunteers, is thrilled and overwhelmed with your contributions for the five trailers and for your willingness to prepare a meal for a group of Campers on Mission who will be there to work March 23-27.  It not too late to call and volunteer.

We are asking that your church or group provide either lunch or supper for this group (40 – 60) Monday-Thursday. I will know for certain on Sunday, March 22 the total number.

We will provide the drinks.

Lunch is served at noon. Lunch is usually something light, such as soup, sandwiches, or hamburgers. Side items have included chips, salad, or fresh fruit.

Supper is served at 5:30. In the past supper has been jambalaya, spaghetti, pork, fried chicken and even pizza. Side dishes that compliment the main course are appreciated. We can provide the garden salad items.

Desserts are not needed as they usually bring enough on their own.

In order for a meal not to be duplicated, please let me know what you wish to provide as soon as possible. I would like to have the meal schedule completed by Feb 16h, 2015.

We also are asking for volunteers to come to the camp and help out with the breakfast meal. This would be Monday – Thursday also. I need 2 volunteers each day from 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. There is no serving line, but I would need help with clean up.
If you have any questions, please call my home. 985-345-3315.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 34-39

Valentine Banquet

  • 7 P.M. tonight at FBC, K
  • Over 100 signed up!

Ladies Bible Study

  • Meets in Heritage Room because of the banquet
  • 10:00 this morning
  • “Miriam”

Ladies Night 

  • “Love Letters”
  • Thursday, February 26th
  • 6:15 P.M.
  • FBC,K
  • For ladies between the ages of 3 and 103
  • Bring a group from your church.

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • “The Word Amoung Us” –http://odb.org/
  • Your testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 119:24~                                                   Open my eyes,                                                                                                                                               that I may see wondrous things from Your law.                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 119:18~
  • “Open My Eyes, that I Might See”                                                                                                             http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/p/openeyes.htm                                                               “Tell the Good News”                                                                                                                                    http://www.lyriczz.com/lyrics/gene-bartlett/225719-tell-the-good-news/

I hope you are filled with the love of God and others today!

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

“And we know that all things work together

for good to those who love God,

to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

~Romans 8:28~

 

“For we know that if our earthly house,

this tent, is destroyed,

we have a building from God,

a house not made with hands,

eternal in the heavens.”

~2 Corinthians 5:1~

 

“I know whom I have believed

and am persuaded that He is able

to keep what I have committed to Him

until that Day.”

~2 Timothy 1:12~

 

There have been many deaths, a number of surgeries (some listed here, some not), and lots of sickness (some critical illnesses).  Please pray specifically for the situations of which you are aware.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Training

  • Today
  • Woodland Park, Hammond

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Closing Door” – http://odb.org/
  • Now is the accepted time;                                                                           behold, now is the day of salvation.                                                                                           ~2 Corinthians 6:2~                                                 Come, you blessed of My Father,                                                   inherit the kingdom prepared for you.                                                                                                ~Matthew 25:34~                                                   I am the door.                                                                                                     If anyone enters by Me,                                                                               he will be saved.                                                                                                                          ~John 10:9~     
  • “Jesus Saves” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesussav.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – Check the table across from the kitchen for the February suggestions for individuals and classes to purchase  You certainly have my permission to fill more than one request.  Return your items to the containers on each side of the table.

Don’t forget your frozen food tomorrow morning.  Thanks for sharing with others.

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

Anna Lee

 

Sunday Afternoon

I would appreciate your prayers for my son Will (Graham, grandson of Rev. Billy Graham) as he gets ready to speak this evening at the “We Are One” event in Ferguson, MO. Several of the city’s pastors came together to organize this event in an effort to bring unity and healing to the community after the violence and unrest that followed the shooting of Michael Brown. Read more about the event and how the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Rapid Response Team has been ministering to the people of Ferguson here: billygraham.org/

Billy Graham Chaplains Wrap Up Six Weeks of Ministry in Ferguson
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains have been in Ferguson, Missouri, since Thanksgiving. They’ll go home with countless stories of God’s goodness.
BILLYGRAHAM.org
Mr. Lynwood Browning passed away suddenly yesterday at home.  We’ve only know him for a couple years, but quickly learned he was a fine man.  He will be missed.

Sunday

I pray that out of his glorious riches

he may strengthen you with power

through his Spirit in your inner being,

~Ephesians 3:16 NIV~

 

Mr. Glen Allen (a great man)

Shelby Glenn Allen

Born: February 03, 1919
Died: January 24, 2015         (10 days short of being 96)                                                                   http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2925594

The missions breakfast at Pine Ridge this morning will benefit Macy Gueldner.  Come out at 8:00 and support her and her family.  We’ve been praying for her for over a year.

Ladies’ Night Planning Meeting – Meet me in my Sunday School classroom at 3:00 this afternoon to have a part in planning the next event, “Love Letters”,  which will be on February 26th.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at 11:00 at The Cafe.  Join us as we celebrate the birthdays for December and January.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Quiet Rest” – http://odb.org/
  • I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;                                                               for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.                                                                                                                          ~Psalm 4:8~                                             “He gathers the lambs in His arms                                                                      and carries them close to His heart.”                                                                                                                      ~Isaiah 40:11~
  • “Near to the Heart of God” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neartoth.htm

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Romans 7-8 – http://www.biblestudytools.com/romans/passage.aspx?q=romans+7;romans+8

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.  Make sure you don’t try to make it your own day.

Anna Lee

Thursday

The LORD gives strength to his people;

the LORD blesses his people with peace.

~Psalm 29:11 (NIV)~

 

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

resting after a full day of ‪#‎toddlercrossfit‬ aka therapy (mostly with his eyes opened) and a nice bath now ready for a good nights rest and back at again tomorrow.

Mrs. Mildred Birch

“Miss” Mildred has a bulging disk in her neck.  Surgery will not be done, so please pray the injections she gets, beginning this morning, help her out.

Baptist Press:  FIRST-PERSON: The Spiritual State of the Union 

http://bpnews.net/44066/firstperson-the-spiritual-state-of-the-union

This is a letter from Camp Living Waters about the need for volunteers and meals in March.  Who is available and willing?

January 21, 2015

Monday, March 23, 2015 – Friday, March 27, 2015, Camp Living Waters will have the Campers on Missions working at the camp.  Campers on Missions (COM) is a group of folks from all over the state.  They build, repair, paint and maintain church camp facilities and Louisiana College.  COM has served by getting the facilities ready for the spring and summer camps.   The camp provides the materials and supplies for the projects.   Because they are willing to minister to us by their hard work, we are asking for our local churches to help us by covering the food expense and to bless them by your ministry.

We are asking that your church or group provide either lunch or supper for this group (40 – 60) Monday-Thursday.  I will know for certain on Sunday, March 22 the total number.

We will provide the drinks.

Lunch is served at noon. Lunch is usually something light, such as soup, sandwiches, or hamburgers.  Side items have included chips, salad, or fresh fruit.

Supper is served at 5:30.  In the past supper has been jambalaya, spaghetti, pork, fried chicken and even pizza. Side dishes that compliment the main course are appreciated.  We can provide the garden salad items.

Desserts are not needed as they usually bring enough on their own.

In order for a meal not to be duplicated, please let me know what you wish to provide as soon as possible.  I would like to have the meal schedule completed by Feb 9th, 2015.

We also are asking for volunteers to come to the camp and help out with the breakfast meal.  This would be Monday – Thursday also.  I need 2 volunteers each day from 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.  There is no serving line, but I would need help with clean up.

If you have any questions, please email me or call my home.  985-345-3315.

Thank you so much for your prayers.

In His Service,

Monica Maddox

gmoma0508@outlook.com

Facebook: Camp Living Waters

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I especially like the second paragraph.

  • Rejoice with those who rejoice,
         and weep with those who weep
                                         ~Rom. 12:15~

Ladies’ Bible Study

  • Tomorrow at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC, K
  • Rhoda – Read Acts 12: 12-17

“Young Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11 at The Cafe in Kentwood
  • Celebrating December and January birthdays

Planning Meeting for the next Ladies’ Night

  • Sunday at 3 P.M.
  • My classroom
  • Come if you are interested in helping plan our February meeting.

Operation Christmas Child

Filled paper bags are being turned in.  If you have a bag, please fill it and return to the area across from the kitchen.  If you, as an individual, do not have a bag, please get one or more, fill them, and return them as soon as possible.  We have a lot of boxes to fill to make many little hearts smile at the end of the year.

Thank-you! 

I often present needs here and you graciously respond to these needs.  For example:

  • Monica Maddox is coming from Camp Living Waters Friday to pick up the items you donated.
  • We are approaching our goal for Lottie Moon.  The “candy cane” is looking real good!
  • You donate to Hope Center and give of your time to volunteer there.
  • We filled more shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child than we have ever done before.

Thank you for the many ways you show the love of God (and others) dwells in your heart!

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 5-6

Have a great day.  May your life abound with blessings.

Anna Lee