Category: Needs

Thursday

 

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

since as members of one body

you were called to peace.

And be thankful

~Colossians 3:15~

 

Becki Alford, our daughter-in-law, is doing well following back surgery.  Thank you for your prayers for her.

Linda K. Graves of East Fork is doing well.  She’s still with her sister.

 

 

Our election day is getting closer.  Stay informed.  Keep praying!

 

 

Mr. Phillip Harrell’s birthday is today.  I don’t usually include birthdays, but since Mr. Phillis is 93, I thought some of you might want to call him today.

 

Opportunity – Christmas cards for prisoners in the Tangipahoa Parish jail.  I have cards, but could use books of stamps.  This allows prisoners to contact family members during the holiday season.  If you will give me the stamps by December 4th, I will get them to the jail that week.  Christian cards and stamps that feature scenes such as the nativity are especially nice.

 

Thankfulness – Day 3 .  Today, I want to say how thankful I am that God sent me David.  We are a team in so many ways.  In August, we will celebrate fifty years of marriage.  Thank-you, God, for all the wonderful years!

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 4:15-18

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“8 Tips for Making Your Meals Missional” – https://www.imb.org/2016/10/24/8-tips-making-meals-missional/?utm_campaign=On+Mission+Today&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=36902839&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9bhfEjrrjOApRTBgNvQZrDlPJ-p8xRL2NctHc2b3lu0Gp3w3FaVUaWjW5GqGF5Jwp1EeV-Lye1eoPCLABD3sDBpjmWvw&_hsmi=36902839

 

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Location in Kentwood – November 14-21, 2016

Kentwood, LA – First Baptist Church, Kentwood

310 Avenue E
Kentwood, LA 70444

Mon Nov 14 2016: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tue Nov 15 2016: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wed Nov 16 2016: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thu Nov 17 2016: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fri Nov 18 2016: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat Nov 19 2016: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sun Nov 20 2016: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Mon Nov 21 2016: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
There is a list at the church for those who wish to sign up to help by greeting guests, praying, moving and packing boxes, or providing treats.
Keep yourselves in the love of God . . .
                                                         ~Jude 21~
“To God be the Glory”
Lyrics – http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh098.sht
Hymn story – http://www.gaffneyledger.com/news/2008-04-04/Columns/Stories_Behind_The_Hymns.html
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-15v9iworAU
Thank-you for praying today!
Anna Lee

Sunday

“Now you must also rid yourselves

of all such things as these:

anger,

rage,

malice,

slander,

and filthy language from your lips.”

~Colossians 3:8 NIV~

 

 

Missions Report and Opportunities

  • Georgia Barnette Missions Offering for Louisiana continues.
  • The Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes” at FBC, Kentwood are packed, all 325 of them!  Thanks to all who helped in any way.
  • FBC, Kentwood will be a drop-off location for “shoeboxes” Nov. 14-21.  Thank-you to all who helped in any way.
  • During the month of November, please contribute books of Christmas stamps that will be put on Christmas cards (that I already have) to be given to parish prisoners so they can write to family members.
  • WMU ladies will gather at Kedron Baptist Church on Monday, November 7th at 10:00 A.M. to learn about and participate in the World Day of Prayer.

 

 

Scripture Writing – John 15: 20-25 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15%3A20-25&version=NIV

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

 

“Ten Tips for Leading Kids to Christ” – by Thom S. Rainer – http://ftc.co/resource-library/1/2422?utm_source=ThomRainer.com&utm_campaign=63a3892506-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_TEDS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_10c78481d1-63a3892506-74867321

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”                                                                ~Matthew 19-14 NIV~

But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.                    ~Luke 18:16~

When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.                                                                                                                                                                                       ~Mark 10:14~

“Jesus Loves the Little Children”

 

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Finally, brethren,

pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly

and be glorified,

just as it is with you.”

~2 Thessalonians 3:1 NKJV~

 

From Bill and Linda Frazier –

Please add Darla Hughes to the prayer list, she was transferred from Greensburg Hospital to the St. Tammany Hospital today.

Opportunity shared by Dana Hendry of East Fork –

Anyone available to help hang sheet rock at a church in Baton Rouge Saturday? Please message me. Lots of work to do and hands are slim!!  
 Sherwood Baptist. Materials will be there. Could use help and maybe a drill or two
Stephanie Michelle Waller

July 21, 1995 – October 25, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&lud=BCEF636D6537B0A4955B82365AF8F901&id=3990530&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – John 15:9-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

It’s crunch time for Operation Christmas Child!  I’m very excited!  If you have a strong back, I could use your help at 8 A.M. this morning.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

….speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.

Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,

always giving thanks to God the Father for everything,

in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

~ Ephesians 5:19-20 (NIV)~

 

Barbara Harrell Parker

August 18, 1947 – October 23, 2016

Lillian Elizabeth “Liz” Easley Brown

April 02, 1953 – October 23, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3984213&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 11:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

I am so excited about packing “shoeboxes”!  I hope you are too!

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

And may your hearts be fully committed

to the LORD our God,

to live by his decrees

and obey his commands,

as at this time.

~1 Kings 8:61~

David and I got to briefly visit Linda K. Graves yesterday afternoon in Kentwood.  Linda was released from Ochsner yesterday, after having two procedures which will hopefukky work for her.  She was home long enough to pack her things to go to live with her sister in Mandeville.  Linda cannot be alone in case her problem returns.  She has a wonderful attitude.  David was able to lead us in a sweet prayer.  She reminded me that she will be only a phone call away.

 

Tracye’ Crow Watson

May 10, 1961 – October 20, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3982961

Betty Lee Walker Seals

September 08, 1931 – October 22, 2016

 

Scripture Writing – John 10: 9-13 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A9-13&version=NIV

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

If you purchased bags of individually wrapped for our shoeboxes, please bring them today.  If you need to make purchases, please leave the candy in the church office tomorrow.

Tuesday, we will have our monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe Tuesday at 11:00.

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

The LORD will establish you as his holy people,

as he promised you on oath,

if you keep the commands of the LORD your God

and walk in obedience to him.

~Deuteronomy 28:9~

 

Pray for America and the elections in a couple of weeks.

Pray for my classmate, Pam Lewis Hollifield, who has fallen and had to have a hip replacement.  She grew up at Arcola and now lives in Amite.

 

Lilyon Brister (Updated Obituary)  David told me she was probably Dwaine Creel’s aunt, not his sister.  I also must admit I always thought her name was “Lillian”.

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3970865

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child – Individually wrapped hard candy still needed

 

Scripture Writing – John 10:5-8

I know you have noticed the drop in temperatures.  Didn’t God have a wonderful plan to bring smiles and happiness to us this time of the year?

Anna Lee

Friday

Praise the LORD.

Blessed are those who fear the LORD,

who find great delight in his commands

~Psalm 112:1~

 

Please pray for Linda Frazier’s sister, Ann Whitman, who is hospitalized in Ruston.

Linda K. Graves – I’ll update later.

 

Scripture Writing – John 10:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Opportunities

  • Today – Friday morning Bible study at 10
  • Sunday – Sunday School  Worship (A.M. & P.M.); Kids in Action at 5:30
  • Next week – Preparations for Packing Party (Contact me to help.)
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party
  • Wednesday – Children in Action; Prayer Meeting – 6 P.M.
  • Friday & Saturday – Preparation for Packing Party
  • Saturday – Packing Party (Children, youth, and adults) – 6 P.M. – 325 Shoeboxes

Need! – Individually wrapped hard candy for 325 shoeboxes.  Please bring your donation to me Sunday morning.  Thanks so much.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Good attendance and food/Great music (James Rimes) and devotional (David).   If you missed it, mark your calendar for next month and guard the date.

What a blessing to us to have another Third Thursday Gathering here!  God continues to bless us in a big way!

Anna Lee

Thursday

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories

when we told you about the coming

of our Lord Jesus Christ in power,

but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

~2 Peter 1:16~

Mr. Harlon Toney‘s last information from his doctor is that the problem is not as bad as first thought.  The doctor is scheduling a non-invasive surgery for two weeks.  Please pray for Mr. Harlon and his family.

Bubba Hulkaby continues to improve.  Please continue to pray.

Mark Shaw also continues to pray.  Pray for him and his family, especially my friend, Coach Shaw.

Jimmy Schwartz is amazing.  His personality is still the same even though Jimmy is in a hospital bed.  Keep praying for Jimmy and his amazed family.

Sammy Broyles is in Hood Memorial Rehab.  Pray for him and for Sheila.

Carl Cutrer, who now lives in the Osyka area, has been  “under the weather”, but is improving.

Linda Graves of East Fork led the music at our associational WMU meeting Monday and sang a beautiful solo, but developed serious health issues Tuesday.  She is now in Ochsner, New Orleans.  She is still undergoing tests to determine the extent of her problem while doctors are making decisions about her treatment.  Please pray for her.

 

Scripture Writing – Colossians 2:6-10 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

 

I have a confession to make.  I dearly love teaching Children in Action (missions) and helping boys and girls learn and do missions.  They are excited about helping to pack the shoeboxes on the 29th.  They have already spent their mission offering money to purchase needed items and given their efforts in preparing some of the items such as the school boxes that will be going in the boxes.  Plan to be a part of a wonderful night.  Wear your Christmas colors, bring a Christmas snack, and put on a big smile.  Your heart will be warmed!  We are still collecting individually wrapped hard candy.  It will be very helpful to have your donation in by Sunday.

Tonight, we gather at the cabin for our monthly Third Thursday gathering.  I look forward to seeing many of you tonight at 6:30.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

Why, my soul, are you downcast?

Why so disturbed within me?

Put your hope in God,

for I will yet praise him,

my Savior and my God.

~Psalm 42:11~

Update on Justin Lambert

Today couldn’t have gone better at MRC! Justin done OUTSTANDING 😍 the only thing that stumped him was not knowing the month and year he but other than that he got 100 A+ LOL He still doesn’t have a definitive date as to when he will be moving to MRC but as soon as we do I’ll let yall know. After the evaluation we went and ate lunch at the Cornerstone cafe in the hospital and just relaxed out of the facility for a while. Then to top it off, after lunch we wheeledJustin Lambertt over to UMMC’S NSICU unit and visited one of his Dr’s and several of his nurses. We will definitely have to go back for another visit after completion of MRC therapy to visit them again and visit the ones we didn’t get to see today. They were all speechless at the amazing improvements he has made. God has been so good to us!!!!!
On another note 😠 when we got back to Methodist Specialty Care we were discussing Justins trach with the head of RT. We’ve been thinking that he would be getting the trach changed to a cuffless trach Thursday to get prepared to take it out completely (bc that’s what we were told at the beginning of this month). Well once again the head of RT hasn’t even spoken to the Dr about it yet 😡 she is supposed to talk to him tomorrow but if not I will take matters into my own hands again and call the ENT I took him to last month and get this matter taken care of. One way or another I’m going to try to have it out by the time he goes to therapy so it doesn’t hinder his time there.
On behalf of our family I’d like to express how much each and every prayer, call, text, message, visit, and everything else you all have done for us means to us! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

Mr. Harlon Toney continues to be in need of our prayers.  He would appreciate yours.
Shira Easley has been transferred to Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe.  Please pray for Shira.
Jimmy Wall passed away.  At this time, there is still no obituary.
Roy M. Stewart, Jr.

September 29, 1926 – October 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3945520&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A11-12&version=NIV
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Children in Action will meet at 6 P.M. tonight.  I’m looking forward to class!

Third Thursday at the Cabin tomorrow at 6:30.

I’m looking forward to receiving bags of individually wrapped candy for Operation Christmas Child.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

“God has given each of you some special abilities;

be sure to use them to help each other,

passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.”

~1 Peter 4:10 TLB~

 

Shira Easley is having some health problems and has been hospitalized in Covington.  Please pray for her.

 

 

The Associational WMU meeting yesterday was  so touching/inspiring.  I am so appreciative of those who have worked so hard following the flood and those who continue to help others.  What a witness some of our area churches have been and continue to be!  Thanks, Osyka Baptist Church, for sharing your experiences from your heart.

 

Arcola Presbyterian Church

There will be a church service at the old Presbyterian Church that is connected to the (Arcola Roseland) cemetery on October 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM. This is the annual homecoming service for the community as many in our area attended the church. Please come and celebrate the history of the oldest church in Tangipahoa parish. (The church meets twice a year, spring and fall.)

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children in Action – Wednesday at 6 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 Thursday

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10:00

Operation Christmas Child  Need – Individually wrapped hard candy

 

Serving God is a wonderful way to go through life.

Anna Lee