Category: Missions

Friday

“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ,

set your sights on the realities of heaven,

where Christ sits in the place of honor

at God’s right hand.”

~Colossians 3:1 NLT~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Joshua 3-4
  • Eccl. 4:1-6
  • John 5

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon has been fighting an infection all week.  She is better now.  Thank God for her progress.

 

 

Yvonne Birch called yesterday to share her good news.  The surgeon said open heart surgery is not needed now.  In August, he will re-evaluate her situation.  Thanking God for all the prayers for Yvonne and her family.

 

 

Scott Womack will be having open heart surgery today in Covington.  Please pray for the surgeon as he works with Scott.  Pray for Scott’s family as they wait.  Pray for Scott who is ready to get this done and behind him.

 

 

I thank God for the peace He has given Yvonne and Scott as they have faced their heart problems.

 

 

David will be seeing a surgeon April 9th to determine if gall bladder surgery is needed.  Please pray for this decision.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Don’t forget to look for bargains to fill shoeboxes when you shop.  It is not too early to begin shopping.

 

 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – Support efforts to win those who are lost in Canada and the United States.

 

 

No Bible study this morning.  We will meet again in a week.

 

 

The Children in Action are collecting broken crayons which they will repurpose for OCC shoeboxes.  If you have any to add to the collection, please bring them to FBC, Kentwood.  Thank-you!

 

 

Pick your sunrise service today!

Anna Lee

 

Monday

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  

But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

~Matthew 6:14-15~

 

 

 

Mr. John Alan Blackwell fell at a nursing home yesterday and broke his hip.  He was taken to North Oaks.  Please pray for Mr. John Alan.

 

 

Yvonne Birch was able to attend the special Easter musical service at FBC, Kentwood last night.  She had planned to sing with them until she had surgery last week.  Let’s thank God she was feeling well enough to be there.

 

 

Tom Brister is still hospitalized following his surgery Saturday morning.  All seems to be going well.  Keep praying for Tom and his family.

 

 

Julie A. Holden

April 15, 1958 – March 23, 2018
A resident of Kentwood passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was born April 15, 1958 in New Orleans and was 59 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Edward Holden; daughter, Lisa Easley Fussell and husband, Chris; 2 sons, Chad and Corey Easley; 3 grandchildren, Kathryn Fussell Splane and husband, Colton, Bryant Fussell, and Tori Easley. Preceded in death by father, Carl Cooper Jordan. A private family service will be held at a later time. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Reflect on God as Messiah.
  • Catch up on any readings you may have missed.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

‘Shorty’ the church bus: An unlikely evangelism tool

 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tomorrow at 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe
  • Honoring ladies with March birthdays

 

 

I hope this blog is helpful to you.  Prayer always is!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Palm Sunday

“Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” 

Rend your heart and not your garments.

Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.

~Joel 2:12-13~

 

Updates

  • Bobby Simpson is having long therapy times each day and progressing.  Later, he will have outpatient therapy in Hammond and then in Greensburg.  Pray for him and for Betty and other family members.
  • Tom Brister‘s second procedure went well.  He is resting and trying to be still now.  Thank you for praying for him.
  • Bessie Hayden is home.  She seems to be doing okay in her battle with diabetes.  Keep praying.
  • Several of our oldest friends are experiencing health concerns now.  Please pray for sweet friends facing these problems and their family members.

 
Read the Bible

  • Deut. 29-30
  • Eccl. 3:1-8
  • John 1

 

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

 

 

Tuesday at 11 A.M. – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe

 

 

There will be no Bible study this week due to Easter, but the following Friday we will be studying Romans 3.

 

 

 

Some churches will have Easter musical presentations today.  I hope you get to experience one of them.

 

 

 

Happy Palm Sunday.  “Relive” the Easter week this week.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

24 “ ‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you; 

 

25 the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 

26the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’

~Numbers 6:24-26~

 

Mr. John Alan Blackwell was moved to Amite’s Tangi Pines yesterday.  I feel like he will appreciate some visits from his friends.

 

 

Ken Roberts, and his new heart, will be going home today!  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Deud. 11-12
  • Psa;m 32
  • Loke 16

 

 

Remember, No Gathering at the Cabin Tonight!  David has the flu.

 

 

Friday’s Bible Study

  • Romans 1
  • 10 A.M.
  • FBC Fellowship Hall
  • Everyone is invited to join us.

 

 

One of the things the Children in Action did last night was to make banks for their mission money.  Do you need a bank?  Don’t forget the Annie Armstrong Offering for North American missions.

 

 

Don’t forget to looks on your Sunday bulletin for a list of items needed for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American missions.

 

Thanks for checking in and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday

          “I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise,           and have been saved from my enemies.

~2 Samuel 22:4~

 

 

 

Services for Gail M. Smith – March 24 at Line Creek Baptist Church

 

 

We will NOT have the Third Thursday Gathering tomorrow night.  David has been sick all week.  We don’t want to share his problem with anyone else.  See you next month!

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Deud. 9-10
  • Prov. 31
  • Luke 15

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Romans 1
  • Fellowship Hall
  • 10 A.M.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com

 

 

Thomas Rainer – https://thomrainer.com/blog/

 

 

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

Children in Action

  • FBC
  • Tonight at 6 P,M.
  • Children – K-5

 

 

Don’t leave God out of this day!  He created this day for us!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

“God has done it all!

He sent Christ to make peace between himself and us, and he has given us the work of making peace between himself and others.

What we mean is that God was in Christ, offering peace and forgiveness to the people of this world.

And he has given us the work of sharing his message about peace.

We were sent to speak for Christ, and God is begging you to listen to our message.

We speak for Christ and sincerely ask you to make peace with God.” 

~2 Corinthians 5:18-20 CEV~

 

 

Linda Williams was allowed to bring Jimmy home yesterday.  Pray he does well at home.

 

 

Tom Brister has been moved to a regular room.  Keep praying for him.

 

 

Bobby Simpson is improving.  Thank God for his progress.

 

 

Josiah Huckaby had his first birthday party at the hospital.  Hopefully, he will be home soon.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Deut. 5-7
  • Psalm 31
  • Luke 14

 

 

Meg Stephens asked me to share some information.  On Saturday, March 24, beginning at 8:30 A.M., the women’s ministry of Spring Creek Baptist Church will have a library/missions day.  Their librarian, Janet Pike, will share the book “Who is My Neighbor”. Then, the ladies will work on several mission projects.  There will be a light lunch and refreshments.  They plan to end at 11:30, but go when you can and stay as long as you want to stay.

 

 

Have a wonderful day.  Be “on mission” where you are today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 

17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 

18may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 

19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 

20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 

21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

~Ephesians 3:16-21~

 

Please continue to pray for Gail M. Smith and her family.

Birdie Mae Little Spitale

March 05, 1931 – March 08, 2018

On March 8th 2018 Birdie Mae Little Spitale said her final goodbye to her daughters to join her Lord and mother in heaven. On this day, March 8th, she also joined her husband on his birthday. She passed away after a long struggle with dementia at Tangi Pines Nursing Center. She was a native of Arcola and a resident of Amite. She was born to Hulon and Irma Smith Little on March 5, 1931 as Birdie Mae Little. Over the years, she worked very hard on the family farm. Also, she worked at Currier’s Cleaners, B. Stern’s, Tangi Pines Nursing Center, Amite Elementary, and Amite High School. Upon retiring, she enjoyed reading, LSU Football (especially Mike the Tiger), and going out to eat. In the last few months of her life, she enjoyed dining at Murphy’s in Amite where everyone treated her with much kindness. She leaves behind her 2 daughters, Debra and Kathy Spitale who will miss her dearly. She raised them to be strong independent women with strength to endure life without her but she will always and forever be with them. She is also survived by her brother, Ray Little, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lee A. Spitale; sisters, Muriel Heth, Daphne “Pat” Hayden, and Wilma Lois Brown; brothers, Cecil Little, Robert Little, and Louis J. Little; parents, Hulon and Irma Smith Little. Kathy and Debra would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Tangi Pines Nursing Center for the care and respect given to their mother. Also, a special thank you to Debra’s family at Thrift Town Pharmacy.  A thank you also to Peggy Wall who also sent special cards that our mom loved to read. The family requests donations to be made to McKneely Funeral Home in Amite. Visitation at Big Creek Church of Christ from 11 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018. Services conducted by Bro. Don McGee. Interment Russelltown Cemetery, Roseland, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Read the Bible

  • Deud. 3-4
  • Psm. 30
  • Luke 12

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Operation Christmas Child Needs

  • Small, $1.00 flashlights from Walmart  (Extra batteries not needed)
  • Items can be left in the red basket at the main entrance.

 

Items needed for Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home

  • Umbrellas
  • Hair spray
  • Items can be left in blue baskets at office entrance (under stairwell)

 

 

Today is the day to move you clock forward/ahead before you go to bed tonight.  That means you lose an hour of sleep, but will have more light each morning.

 

Pray for outreach efforts from area churches.

Thanks for praying today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.

~Psalm 25:9~

 

I hope you are reading about and praying for the North American missionaries featured each day this week, the week of prayer for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.

 

 

Bobby Simpson is doing well following Monday’s procedure.  Keep him in your prayers as he heals.

 

 

Elton Shaw seems to be having a relapse.  Please put him back on your personal prayer list.

 

 

Joanne Tate, the three month old daughter of Chuck and Jeanne Tate, will require open heart surgery to correct problems in her tiny heart.  The Tates live in the Terry’s Creek area.   Pray for God to take care of this precious little one.

 

 

 

Danielle Dillon and family are celebrating the completion of her chemotherapy as she moves on to radiation soon.  Please pray for Danielle.

Phillip Harrell was not feeling real well yesterday.  Please pray for him to be comfortable.  Pray too for his faithful caregivers, Don and Phyllis Yarborough.
I’m expecting to hear today or tomorrow that Glen Magee is home from the hospital to continue his recovery from surgery.
There seem to be a number of people with the flu again this year.  Be careful when you are around others.  We need to contain this as much as possible.
Read the Bible
  • Numbers 34-36
  • Psalm 29
  • Luke 10

 

 

The children’s mission class continues to grow as they learn each week.  Parents and grandparents, thank-you for giving us the opportunity to work with your children each Wednesday.  They certainly bless my life.

 

 

We have one more day to invite others to come to the new Bible study of Romans!

 

 

 

Thank God for His guidance in our daily lives.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Search for peace, and work to maintain it.”

 ~ Peter 3:11 NLT~

 

 

Tony Bennett is doing very well following five by-passes yesterday.  His heart quickly began working much better than pre-surgery.  Thanking God!

 

 

Scott Womack‘s heart procedure has been delayed due to a scheduling problem.  His surgery is now scheduled for the 20th at St. Tammany.  That give us all more time to pray.

 

 

Aubrey McMillan‘s surgeon was able to do five of the ten needed by-passes yesterday.  Pray for Aubrey as he recovers.  Also, pray for Carolyn as she has been having some back problems.  She is Aubrey’s primary caregiver.

 

 

Rhonda Hendry is recovering nicely form having the remainder of her thyroid removed.  Thank God the spot was found now, not later.

 

 

Pray for Wayne Landley as he has preparatory work for treatment of his cancer.  As you pray for him, pray for Glenda, his primary caregiver.

 

 

Pray for Glen Magee as he continues to recover from surgery and makes preparations to return home at the end of the week.  Again, think of caregivers who will be helping Glen to recover and move around on the desired timeline.

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon injured a shoulder a couple weeks ago.  It is better now.  She got a good report from the doctor yesterday.   Thank God for the shoulder improvement.

 

 

Iley Dillon continues to progress following knee surgery.   Thank God  for his good recovery.

 

 

Please continue to pray for Gail M. Smith who is in Tennessee and I.W. Simmons at home in Line Creek.  Pray for family members serving as caregivers too.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child 

  • A plastic bowl and spoon is always a good item for a shoe box.
  • March is the traditional month to make quality crafts, knit hats, wooden cars, pencil pouches, etc., to share in shoe boxes.  You might find some of these at craft shows this spring.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Numbers 20-33
  • Proverbs 28
  • Luke 9

 

 

A delivery of Bibles and calendars will be made to the Bible study group at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail tomorrow.  Special thanks to those who understand the need for these items and supple them for this ministry.

 

 

The Friday morning Bible study is anticipating the study of Romans which begins this week.  Anyone with a desire to study this book of the Bible is encouraged to come.  Bring your Bible.  It will be our guide.  If you have a study Bible, bring it.  The translation of the Bible you use is a personal choice.  One more thing, bring a friend or two.  We meet in the fellowship hall of FBC, K at 10 A.M.

 

 

Important dates for your calendar:

  • Mon., April 16 – WMU Quarterly meeting at Montpelier
  • Sat., April 21 – “Hope for You” – Community Outreach
  • Sat., April 28 – Housewarming for Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home to be held at Hillsdale Baptist Church and a Priscilla Shirer simulcast at Kentwood FBC. 8-3
  • Mon., April 30 – FBC, Amite WMU special meeting with Janie Wise @ 6:30
  • Mon., July 16 – Quarterly WMU meeting. at Spring Creek 
  • Mon., Oct. 15 – Quarterly WMU meeting at FBC, Kentwood .
  • Sun., Dec. 2 – Lottie Moon Tea at East Fork

 

 

God blessed me with a box of craft items Sunday night.  Yesterday, a lady called about more craft items to use for Operation Christmas Child.  Lots of boys and girls will be blessed because others are cleaning out their craft/sewing closets!

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

If my people, who are called by my name,

will humble themselves and pray

and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways,

then I will hear from heaven,

and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

~2 Chronicles 7:14~

 

 

 

Please pray for Tony Bennett as he has heart surgery today.

 

 

Also, pray for Aubrey McMillan whose 10 by-pass surgery will begin at 7 A.M. this morning.

 

 

Pray for young Koltyn Gafford of Amite.  He has the flu.  His other health problems complicate the flu problem.

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Numbers 27-29
  • Psalm 28
  • Luke 8

 

 

Yesterday was a great day!  The associational WMU meeting at FBC, Greensburg was a time to inspire each other as we learned about the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.  That was followed by the Two Rivers annual meeting at Spring Creek last night.  I was blessed to have been in each meeting.

 

 

Three days and counting – The new Bible study of Romans will begin Friday morning in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  The Bible will be our textbook with no other required reading.  You do not have to belong to FBC, Kentwood to attend.  Our first meeting will be an introductory meeting to Romans, so feel free to read the introduction to Romans that can be found in most Bibles.  Work as much or as little as you feel led to do each week.  In other words, it’s easy to participate at the level of involvement you choose.  No additions books are required.  No cost involved.  Contact me if you have questions.  No questions, just show up Thursday at 10:00 A.M.

 

 

 

May your light shine for Jesus today!

Anna Lee