Category: Missions

Monday

So then, brothers and sisters,

stand firm and hold fast

to the teachings we passed on to you,

whether by word of mouth or by letter.

~2 Thessalonians 2:15~

So far, the doctors at North Oaks have not been able to identify Margaret Oliver‘s problem. She will see a new doctor and have additional testing today.  She has been admitted.

Sonja Bradley has lost her second young child.  Please pray for this family.

Roy and Diane Turner were at church and helping lead the singing yesterday, only hours after a terrible accident.  She has a number of cuts and bruises.  Thank God they survived the wreck and were able to worship God within hours.

Please continue to pray for Andy and Betty Taylor.  They seem to go from one health issue to another one.  They are missed when they are unable to be in church.

Donna Fay Miller is home and improving from her pneumonia.  Pray she keeps getting better.

 

There will be a ladies’ prayer breakfast before  Sunday School next week.  Sign the list at the church or contact the church office to be added to the list.  A missionary who is on stateside assignment will be the speaker.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – March 28th at 11 A.M.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Be sure to turn in PAPERBACK Bibles for the jail and items for the LA Baptist Children’s Home.  You can leave your items in the stairwell by the office entrance.  The Bibles will be delivered Thursday morning, so please get them in by Wednesday night.  I’m checking on the deadline for the items for the children’s home.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering –

HOW USHA REIFSNIDER AND THE ILC IMPACT LIVES FOR CHRIST

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/usha-reifsnider-international-learning-center

 

Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk,

so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

~1 Peter 2:2-3 (NIV)~

“Read the Bible “ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgIRAtdX6WU

Isn’t that good advice?

Bible Reading for Today – I Samuel 9-12 and Psalm 80

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

I have no greater joy

than to hear that my children

are walking in the truth.

~3 John 1:4~

 

The Children in Action who attended M-Jam in New Orleans represented FBC, Kentwood well.  It was a good mission experience.

 

Read the Bible – I Samuel 4-8 and Psalm 79

 

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday. March 28th, at 11:00 at The Cafe

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – KAIROS MOMENTS AT THE RESONATE CHURCH – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/kairos-moments-at-the-resonate-church-in-washington-namb

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,

and the one who is wise saves lives.

If the righteous receive their due on earth,

how much more the ungodly and the sinner!

~Proverbs 11:30-31~

Margaret Oliver is staying with her daughter, Sandra, for now.  Keep praying.

Adrian Rayborn has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia.  Please pray for him and his family.

Krista Easley had a mild stroke and is doing okay.  She’s in Corpus Christi, Texas.  Please keep praying.

 

Read the Bible today – I Samuel 1-3 & Psalm 78

 

Children in Action are on a trip to M-Jam in New Orleans today.  Pray they have a wonderful experience and a safe journey going and coming home.

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – KAIROS MOMENTS AT THE RESONATE CHURCH – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/kairos-moments-at-the-resonate-church-in-washington-namb

 

A psalm of David.

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.                                                                                                  ~Psalm 23:1-3 (NIV)~

“He Leadeth Me”

 

Get prepared for tomorrow, the Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

Friday

Blessed is the one

who does not walk in step with the wicked

or stand in the way that sinners take

or sit in the company of mockers.

~Psalm 1:1~

 

Roberts Wilson is improving from pneumonia.  Keep him in your prayers.

Krista Easley, daughter-in-law of Donnie and Teri Easley, apparently had a stroke yesterday.  The family requests prayer for this young woman.

Please continue to pray for Linda K. Graves.  She is not sitting around since she moved from Kentwood, but using her wonderful voice to bless others in her new church and back in Kentwood.  One of her songs last night was “Beulah Land”.  I’m so glad she continues to use her talent for the Lord.

 

Thanks to those all those who came to the cabin last night.  We are so blessed to have this special time at the cabin.

 

Join us for Bible study this morning at 10:00.  We will be studying Ezekiel 1.

 

If you have PAPERBACK Bibles to share with prisoners at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, please bring them to the church in the next few days.  Delivery will be made Thursday.  The Bibles can be new or used.

 

I’m excited about M-Jam for the children who attend missions class.  This will be their first opportunity to go to a state meeting like this.  Please pray for those who will be going to learn more about missions and to have their hearts encouraged to be a part of mission work at their young age.

 

Read the Bible today – Ruth and Psalm 77

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

     “Praise the LORD!….Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all you stars of light! 

Praise Him, you heavens of heavens, and you waters above the heavens! 

Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He commanded and they were created….

Fire and hail, snow and clouds; stormy wind, fulfilling His word;

mountains and all hills; fruitful trees and all cedars; beasts and all cattle;

creeping things and flying fowl….

Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted;

His glory is above the earth and heaven.”  

~Psalm 148:1a,3-5,7-10,13)~

“How Great Thou Art”

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – “POET SHARES THE GOSPEL WITH NYC ARTS COMMUNITY” – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/carvens-lissaint-makes-disciples-nyc

Don’t we all want a Christian nation and continent?  This offering is one great opportunity to help that process.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,”

made his light shine in our hearts

to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory

displayed in the face of Christ.

~2 Corinthians 4:6~

My high school friend, Sandy Wilcox Toney, is back in the hospital.  Pray for her as doctors at St. Tammany try to determine her health issue.

We were tole that Mr. Phillip Harrell is home.

Naomi Tolar broke a foot.  Pray for her as her foot heals.

Margaret Oliver is now at St. Helena Hospital.  Pray for her as she continues her recovery.

 

“Compassion for Others: My Journey with God”

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/compassion-for-others

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible – Judges 19-21 & Psalm 76

 

Reminders

  • Tonight – Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin 6:30
  • Bible Study at 10:00; Ezekiel 1
  • Saturday – M-Jam for children grades 1-6 in New Orleans; Meet at the church at 7 A..M.
  • The PAPERBACK Bibles will be delivered to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.  If you have some to send, please get them to FBC, by Wednesday.  There is also a big need for Christian magazines such as Home Life.  You can put them in the same bin with the Bibles.  Thank you for your support with this local mission project.

 

Therefore, as God’s chosen people,

holy and dearly loved,

clothe yourselves with compassion,

kindness,

humility,

gentleness

and patience.

 ~Colossians 3:12 (NIV)~

Pray for missions in North America!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“ ‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you; 

the LORD make his face shine on you

and be gracious to you; 

the LORD turn his face toward you

and give you peace.” ’

~Numbers 6:24-26~

 

Please pray for Rev. Jeff Mizell of Line Creek Baptist Church.  He had throat surgery yesterday to remove a polyp from his lungs.  Can you imagine being a pastor and unable to talk for the next couple of weeks?  Please pray for him and his caregivers.

 

Louise Martin Chambliss

February 09, 1947 – March 09, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4164387&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible – Judges 16-18 and Psalm 75

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptist message.com

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – “What to Pray for in 2017” – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/what-are-you-praying-for-in-2017

 

Reminders

  • Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30 tomorrow night
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 1
  • M-Jam for Children in grades 1-6 Saturday in New Orleans
  • Sunday School Sunday mornings in nearby churches

 

Then know this, you and all the people of Israel:

It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,

whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead,

that this man stands before you healed.

Salvation is found in no one else,

for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

~Acts 4:10,12 (NIV)~

“Ye Must be Born Again”

 

I hope you have been born again.  If not, find a pastor or church leader who can guide you.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

“I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise,

and have been saved from my enemies.

~2 Samuel 22:4~

 

Read the Bible – Judges 13-15  and Psalm 74

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 this week!

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 1

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – WHY DO MISSIONARIES NEED HELP FROM AAEO? – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/why-do-missionaries-need-help-from-aaeo

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness;

and to goodness, knowledge;

and to knowledge, self-control;

and to self-control, perseverance;

and to perseverance, godliness;

and to godliness, mutual affection;

and to mutual affection, love.

For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure,

they will keep you from being ineffective

and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

~ 2 Peter 1:5-8 (NIV)~

“Faith is the Victory”

 

Thank you for checking this site and praying today.

Anna Lee

Monday

But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.

~Malachi 4:2~

Please pray for Glen Magee, Jr. as he has a heart ablation in Oshsner in New Orleans.

Please pray for Lea Smith’s brother, Johnnie, who will be transferring from the hospital to rehab following back surgery.

Pray for Wanda Smith’s cousin, Shelly Dominique, who is battling a malignancy.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Betty Fussell had both good and bad days last week.  She doesn’t have much of an appetite.  Pray for her as she has her second chemo today.

Andy Taylor has a foot problem that will keep him at home a little longer.  As always, Andy has a positive attitude.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – “Death to Life” – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/marshals-story-from-death-to-life-through-baptism-video

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Reading the Bible – Judges 9-12 and Psalm 73

Third Thursday Gathering – 6:30 Thursday at the cabin – Everyone is welcome.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 1

Please pray for the children and adults who will attend M-Jam in New Orleans Saturday.  Pray the meeting will be both informative and encouraging.  Pray for a safe trip on the church bus.

Deaf Peoples – Three new workers recently arrived in two different countries to serve among the Deaf. The teams they are joining are excited to have these new co-laborers join them and are looking forward to seeing how the Father is going to use them to reach Deaf for His glory. Pray for a smooth adjustment to their new cultures, and ask that they will quickly form relationships with the Deaf people they meet. As they begin to learn the local sign language (yes, sign language is different around the world!), ask the Father to give them opportunities to share His stories with others. Pray that they will be patient with themselves and others as they persevere, trusting the Father to meet their needs. Pray that their lives will reflect the joy and peace found only in Jesus and that they will honor Him in every situation.  (IMB)

     “All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. 

The grass withers, and its flower falls away, but the word of the LORD endures forever.”

~I Peter 1:24-25~

“The Solid Rock”

 

Christ is that solid rock that helps us get through our lives both on a daily basis and during the hardest days.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Then God said,

“Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness,

so that they may rule over the fish in the sea

and the birds in the sky,

over the livestock and all the wild animals,

and over all the creatures

that move along the ground.”

~Genesis 1:26~

 

If you didn’t set your clock ahead one hour, do so now.

 

Read the Bible – Judges 6-8 and Psalm 72 . (We gave read almost 1/4 of the Bible so far with this plan.  If you haven’t been with us since January 1, I’m happy to tell you you can start any day of the year.  Let me know so I can get you a form or share a link.)

 

Waylon Bailey – Waylon Bailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – ThomRainer.com

“The Wonder of Sunday Morning” – https://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/trevinwax/2015/03/23/the-wonder-of-sunday-morning/

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – “Death to Life” – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/marshals-story-from-death-to-life-through-baptism-video

 

Mark your calendar for the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin.  We meet at 6:30 this week.  Call or see me for more information.  Some you you may be interested in knowing that Linda K. Graves, among others, will be here to sing.  She is living out her testimony!

 

“For the word of the Lord holds true,

and we can trust everything he does.”

~Psalm 33:4 NLT, 2nd ed.~

“Trust and Obey”

 

What will we do today to “Trust and Obey”?

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again.

But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again.

It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.”

~John 4:13-14 NLT, second edition~

 

 

Today is a day of choices because there are so many things happening,

The time change is not optional!  Move your clock forward today/tonight.

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North America – DAN & AMANDA COLEMAN – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/missionaries/dan-amanda-coleman

 

Bible Reading – Judges 4-5, Psalm 71, & video on Judges found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

Looking Ahead

  • Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30 this week
  • Bible Study of Ezekiel chapter one – Friday at 10:00
  • Children in Action – Wednesday at 6 P.M.; M-Jam Saturday
  • Much more!

 

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God;

he is the faithful God,

keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations

of those who love him and keep his commandments.

~Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV)~

“His Name is Wonderful”

 

Be an encourager today.

Anna Lee