Category: Missions

Thursday

“I once thought these things were valuable,

but now I consider them worthless

because of what Christ has done.”

~Philippians 3:7 NLT~

 

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has been moved to Kentwood Rehab.  Pray she makes good progress there in a timely manner.

Jimmy Schwartz is home, but some days are very difficult for him.  Please keep him in your prayers.

 

Latest news from IMB – http://imb.org/updates/storyview-4471.aspx?utm_content=buffer842a6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#.Vs43tnQrLx4

  • Let’s pray that Southern Baptists continue to support out IMB missionaries though the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
  • Let’s also pray the IMB never again has to cut 25% of the missionaries to make ends meet financially.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Scripture Writing – I John 3:1-3

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

                                                                                          ~Psalm 37:7~

 

It’s here!  February 25th!  “Warming the Heart”

I’ll be looking for lots of ladies, ages 3-103, tonight at 6:15.  Tonight, Sue Connelly has a craft for us to make.  Sue also decorated the room for us.  It is beautiful!  I’m praying for a full room tonight.  That would be a real blessing to us and to you!

 

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

The LORD your God is with you,

the Mighty Warrior who saves.

He will take great delight in you;

in his love he will no longer rebuke you,

but will rejoice over you with singing.”

~Zephaniah 3:17~

 

Pray for Jimmy R. Williams and Linda.  He is in ICU at The Heart Hospital.  His blood pressure is down since he started treatment.  Thank God for his improvement.

Corrine Watson‘s surgery will be delayed a while.  She will have time to get stronger.  Robotic, less invasive surgery, will be done at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Pray she does get stronger during this time.

Brenda Russell asks for more prayers for Jeana who is hospitalized again.  Thank God for Ricky and Brenda who have helped with her care for many years.

Gloria Gill will have a heart ablation at Lacombe in April.  Pray for her as she goes through preliminary testing and waits for that day of her procedure.

Mike Moore of West Monroe saw his eye cancer specialist yesterday.  He got another good report.  This trip to the doctor was especially difficult because two people with the same problem and from the same area recently passed away.  Thank God for good reports and medical personnel who give amazing treatment.

Beverly Birdsong’s mother has been ill for a while.  Please continue to pray.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 22:37-40

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Mark you calendar for the meeting at the cabin tomorrow night at 6:15.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“A new command I give you:

Love one another.

As I have loved you,

so you must love one another.

~John 13:34~

 

Continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey.  Recovery can be a long process.

Please add Mr. George E. Lee to your prayer list.  He has been “under the weather” for about a week.

Pray for James Allen.  He is beginning treatment.

Kathy Dale Forrest could use some prayers.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – I John 4: 17-21

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Women’s Ministry

  • There will be no Bible study tomorrow morning due to the number of ladies in our group who will be keeping grandchildren.  We will meet again February 26th.
  • Coming soon – Third Thursday, February Birthday Party, Ladies’ Night, and Week of Prayer for North American Missions

 

This can be a day of forgiveness!

Anna Lee

Sunday

Consider the blameless, observe the upright;
    a future awaits those who seek peace,

Psalm 37:37

 

Please continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey as he recovers from surgery.

 

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Interesting Article – http://www.patheos.com/blogs/ponderanew/2016/02/07/a-united-methodist-team-examines-the-ccli-top-100-list/

 

Scripture Writing – Ephesians 3:1-6

If you didn’t start this earlier, today is the perfect day to begin.  There is no starting point and no ending point.  Give it a try.  You will need a notebook, a pen, and a Bible.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Reminder – “Frozen Food Sunday”

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Taste and see that the LORD is good;

blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

 

 

Robbie Lynn C. Kirby had back surgery yesterday.  All seems to have gone well.  Please continue to pray for her during the recovery time.

Please continue to pray for Susan Rimes.  She is also undergoing treatment on her back.

Pray for the families who have had family member pass away lately.  There seems to have been a large number of grieving families.

Pray for families who have members who are unsaved.  It’s extra sad when an unsaved member passes away.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – II Corinthians 12:9-10

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Updates on a few recent events

  • The Third Thursday gathering at the cabin last week went very well despite the rain.  Rain did not hamper the abundant meal, the sweet fellowship, the wonderful music, or the special devotional that was shared.
  • The breakfast at Pine Ridge was well attended.  A nice offering was taken that will be helpful to a local family.
  • The movie, “War Room”, was well attended at New Zion Baptist Church Sunday night.
  • The ladies of Pine Ridge completed Bad Girls of the Bible Monday night.  Next month, they will begin “War Room”, the study.  Contact Jana Smith or any lady of the church if you need more information.
  • The “young” ladies of FBC, Kentwood had a large number at The Cafe yesterday for the birthday party.

Looking ahead

  • The ladies of FBC, Kentwood will study the last verses of John 1 Friday at 10 A.M.
  • It’s never too late to contribute to the Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions.
  • The next Frozen Food collection/delivery date is Sunday, February 7th.
  • The next Third Thursday Gathering will be February 18th at 6:30.
  • The next Ladies’ Night will be February 25th at 6:15 at FBC.Kentwood.

 

Do something to help a family that is hurting.  You’ll be blessed more than they will.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

~Isaiah 41:10~

 

My weekend favorites  –

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 14: 28-35

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Hint of Heaven” – http://odb.org/2016/01/17/a-hint-of-heaven/
  • Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit,                                                                                 try to excel in those that build up the church.                                                                                                                           ~1 Corinthians 14:12
  • “Heaven” – Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sbcAXOu9Zc – Marty Stewart and the Fabulous Superalives

 

Don’t forget the special Memorial Service tomorrow to honor ladies from our churches who were very involved in missions.  We’ll meet at East Fork for the 10:00 service with a potluck lunch to follow.

 

 

Give the Lord His day today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Call to Me,

I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.”

~Jeremiah 33:3, NKJV~

 

Continue to pray for Mr. and Mrs. James Miller.  Remember the upcoming blood drive.  Please call FBC, Kentwood at 229-8111 to sign up.  The blood drive will be January 24 from 9:00 to 3:00.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Tulie Dean who is still getting therapy at Hood Memorial.

Pray for Susan Rimes as she continues testing to determine which nerves are causing her problems.  Hopefully, this will give her some relief.

Please continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey as he prepared for surgery on Feb. 1.

David and I are very thankful and blessed to share that the spot in his lung is NOT cancer. Please continue to pray as cultures are grown to determine what the problem is.  One good thing we have learned is that David can go ahead with the ablation.  This morning he will be contacting doctors and “getting that ball rolling” again.

Also, Keith Womack is to have back surgery this week.  Let’s pray he will be relieved of the pain when this is done.

Please pray for the Blackwell family.  Mr. John Alan lost a sister-in-law.  She did not live here, but will be buried here Saturday morning.

Warren “Doug” Wilson

August 17, 1952 – January 13, 2016

http://www.hartmanfuneralhomeofmccomb.com/obituaries/Warren-Wilson-5/

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 12:7-13

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back                                                             is fit for service in the kingdom of God.      ~ Luke 9:62~

 

Don’t forget the Bible study this morning.  It is a good day to join the group.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

He put a new song in my mouth,

a hymn of praise to our God.

Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

 

Please pray for my friend, Margaret Caraway of Greensburg.  She has been having back and leg pain for some time.  Testing shows a disc problem.  Pray for her as she sees a specialist and learns what is ahead of her to make her feel better.

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is still at North Oaks.  It seems she is making progress.  Please continue to pray for this sweet lady.

 

 

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions We have reached 87% of our goal. Hopefully, we will soon be at more than 100%.  If you read The Prayer Link, you probably know that there is a great financial need to keep missionaries on the field.  Let give again, not focusing on the goal, but on the need.

 

Scripture Writing – Collosians 3:12-17

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Reminder:  The Friday Morning Bible Study will meet Thursday because of students being out of school Friday and needing to be with their grandmothers.

 

May we always strive to walk close to Him!

Anna Lee

Sunday

Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth.

The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.

~Isaiah 65:17~

 

Mr. James Miller has been feeling much better the last few days.  Thank you for praying for him and his family.

Frozen Food Day = Today!

Scripture Writing – Ecclestiasties 3:11-15

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

What lessons of life do we teach our children and grandchildren.  Elisabeth Elliot taught some difficult lessons!

http://women.imb.org/blog/a-tenacious-mom-what-elisabeth-elliot-taught-me-about-going-to-hard-places/?CID=55616

Anna Lee

 

New Years Eve

Great peace have they who love your law,

and nothing can make them stumble.

~ Psalm 119:165~

Today is the day left to choose a Bible reading plan for 2016.  Bro. Joey mentioned plans at prayer meeting last night.  Bro. Don Meadows posted his on Facebook this morning.  I will be doing Scripture Writing and have already shared the January Scriptures with others.  I plan to share daily on here, but if someone wants it by the month or year, please ask me to send it to them that way.

 

 

Please pray for my friend and former student, Lisa Whitner Carruth, who begins her next round of treatment today.

Update on Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch shared by her daughter-in-law, Pam:

Good day for Mrs. Mary Kliesch…tests showed no blockages, she got the tube removed, and she is able to eat a liquid diet. We just need to pray that she can stand and walk soon! Thank you everybody for the prayers…they worked and the Lord blessed her.

Joey Feek – http://www.gospelherald.com/articles/61031/20151230/dying-joey-martin-feek-of-music-duo-joey-rory-celebrates-incredible-christmas-with-family-by-grace-of-god.htm

 

 

There will be a blood drive on January 24th to replace blood used by Mr. James Miller.  That’s a Sunday.  The plans are to begin in the morning and continue into the afternoon, but the exact hours are not established yet.  Soon, you will be able to call the church office and schedule a time to give.

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – COMPLETED YESTERDAY!

Scripture Writing – Today, the instructions say for you to write any verse(s) you choose.  You can write some favorite, one you are trying to learn, or one that means something special to you today.

Lottie Moon Offering – According to the figures Bro. Joey shared last night, FBC,Kentwood has already given 80% of their goal.  I’m happy and thankful.  We’ll be at 100+% soon.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

I’ve often heard this is a day that many people are depressed.  If this fits you or anyone you know, please read the devotional and watch the Youtube just above here. Your life can have purpose far greater than your ever dreamed.

Anna Lee