Give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

~1 Thessalonians 5:18~

I’m thankful to say that Philip Strickland will be doing his last chemo treatment today. Let’s pray for him as he goes through this last treatment.

Ora Lee Wilson was so thankful yesterday as she said that her nephew who had two heart attacks last week was now back at home after learning the two heart attacks brought the doctors to another heart problem and allowed them to save his life.

Pray for Wendell Simmons as he has gall bladder surgery Wednesday. He will be glad to finally get this done and to move on with his life.

Theophile “Ted” Titus

March 14, 1934 – November 18, 2017

Read the Bible – I Thessalonians 1-2, Psalm 15, and video on I Thessalonians

Today is the last day for OCC drop-off locations. Bring your “shoeboxes” to turn in this morning. It will be helpful if you bring them early as we will be trying to finish up packing the trailer and sending them to their next location.

The Community Thanksgiving service at FBC, Kentwood was helpful in getting us in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Have a good week of preparations for travel, big gatherings of family members, and special holiday food!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“The Helper, the Holy Spirit,

whom the Father will send in my name,

will teach you everything

and make you remember

all that I have told you.”

~John 14:26 GNT~

Operation Christmas Child drop-off of “shoeboxes” continues.

Sunday – 2-4 P.M.
Monday – 8-10 A.M.

Don’t forget you can send any extra items you have as fillers. Be sure to put them in a box that looks nothing like a “shoebox”.

Pray for the Montpelier mission team as they minister in Nicaragua this week. The church continues to send mission teams as they have for several years.

Read the Bible – Colossians 3-4, Psalm 14, and video on image of God

Don’t forget the Community Thanksgiving at FBC,Kentwood tonight at 6 P.M.

Be blessed by the services in your church today. If you are without a church, I can recommend several to you.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.”

~1 John 3:21-23 NIV~

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off 2017 – We are excited to say the vehicles with “shoeboxes” keep rolling in. Today, we will be open to receive more “shoeboxes” from 9-12 Noon. Sunday, we will be open from 2-4 P.M. I thank all those who have helped man the drop-off center this year. You have been so cooperative and hard-working. We couldn’t do this without you. I know you can “picture” each shoebox in the hands of a boy or girl one day soon. You expect great things to happen when children and their families hear about Jesus. God bless each of you!

It hasn’t been easy, but Jimmy Alford was able to learn he has two tumors in his liver. There is no treatment plan yet, but at least this was a giant “step”. Please keep praying for Jimmy and Janie, as well as other family members.

“Bobby” John Robert Langford

November 16, 1954 – November 17, 2017

A resident of Kentwood, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at his home. He was born November 16, 1954 in Kentwood and was 63 years of age. He was our ray of sunshine who forever changed the lives of everyone he met. His Down Syndrome was never a disability, it was a different ability. He truly lived every moment, laughed every day and loved beyond words. He was dearly loved by his two sisters, Alma Beth Potts and husband, Dennis, and Judy Langford McElveen; nieces and nephews, Andrew Potts, Amy and Matthew Desrosiers, Matthew and Heather Potts, Michael and Jennifer McElveen, Debbie and Luke Simeon, John and Rachel McElveen, Sonia and Jeremy Blalock, Jeanine and Bart Matthews; great-nieces and great-nephews, Dillon Boyle, Matthew, Macaelyn, Ethan, Jennessa, and Jalynn Desrosiers, Brodie and Destinee, Emily, and Sawyer McElveen, Riley and Shalayne, Hannah, and Julianah Simeon, Anthony and Jayde McElveen, Dawson, Brayden, and Lathan Blalock, Evienne Schwartz and Ezra Matthews; great-great-niece, Rilynn Simeon. Preceded in death by parents, John and Ethel Jenkins Langford; brother, Charles J. “Buddy” Langford; brother-in-law, Nathan Joe McElveen; nephew, Will Joseph McElveen. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 12 Noon until religious services at 2:00PM Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Matthew Booty. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Today – Colossians 1-2, Psalm 13, & video on Colossians

Community Thanksgiving – Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M.

STAMPED Christmas Cards for Prisoners – due Dec. 3rd. Some people at church have made this one of their class Christmas projects. That’s a easy, but meaningful project. This is a project for the whole associations. One church has already turned in some. I trust you will want to get involved to help the prisoners and their families.

I’ve been counting my blessing. They are numerous!

Anna Lee

Friday

With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.

~Matthew 19:26HCSB~

Read the Bible – Philippians 3-4 & Psalm 12

Obituary for William Bruce Clemons = http://stephensondearman.com/services.asp?page=odetail&id=1750&locid=1

Operation Christmas Child Drop Off Schedule for First Baptist Church, Kentwood

Friday – 4-6 P.M.
Saturday – 9-12 Noon
Sunday – 2-4 P.M.
Monday – 8-10 A.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We met at the cabin last night and had six first-time guests with our guests from eight different churches. It was another meaningful night for us. Those of you who came really blessed our hearts. We’ll be looking forward to the next gatherings which will be on December 21st.

Looking Ahead

Today – Friday Morning Bible Study – Fellowship Hall @ 10 A.M.
November 26th – Breakfast at Pine Ridge which benefits a worthy cause
November 28th – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe
December 3rd – Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood at 2 P.M.

Send me a message if you have a prayer request you want me to share here.

Anna Lee

Thursday

2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”

~John 14:2-4~

Read the Bible today – Philippians 1-2, Psalm 11, and the video about Philippians

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Ora Lee Wilson’s nephew, 50, who had two heart attacks is better and stable. Thank you for your prayers for him.

Michelle L. Murphy and Ferrie Gene Blackmon both are facing surgery soon. Pray for them.

Andy Taylor was able to be back at church last night. Please continue to keep his foot problem in your prayers.

The Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Location at FBC, Kentwood is looking forward to receiving lots of shoeboxes today that were packed at churches last night. Each box is special to those who collected items and packed the box, but much more important to the child and family that receives the box. The drop-off sites will be open daily through Monday. The site in Kentwood will be open 10 – 12 noon today, Thursday, and 4-6 P.M. Friday.

Churches that are a part of Two Rivers Association are collecting STAMPED, RELIGIOUS Christmas cards until December 3rd. Then, they will be taken to the local parish jails in Amite and Greensburg and given to prisoners so they can send messages to family members.

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet tomorrow at 10 A.M. and continue the study of Ezekiel.

Plans for the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea for churches in our area are progressing. It will be December 3rd at 2 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood. Children will be singing Christmas songs for us. Ladies will be decorating tables with their personal sets of dishes. It will be beautiful and meaningful.

The children in the missions class of FBC, Kentwood were able to hear the first part of the story of the early years of Lottie Moon’s life last night. They will hear more next week. Hopefully, as they grow they will remember her story and how important international missions are.

TONIGHT, we will meet at the cabin at 6:30. I’m looking forward to seeing many of you. We will add a talented musician, Kaye Roberts. She will be playing some piano offertories for us. Join us and be blessed.

Tuesday, November 28th, the “young” ladies of out church will gather at The Cafe at 11 A.M. to honor ladies with November birthdays. Feel free to join us.

Thank-you for reading and praying for those listed and the events listed here today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

~Psalm 23:6~

Ruth Cutrer of Osyka informed me of the death of Mrs. Inez Lee of the Red Bluff community. Please be praying for this family.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Week

FBC, Kentwood has collected 825 shoeboxes the first two days. We are thankful for 825 children who will receive a box and an invitation to learn about Jesus.
Wednesday’s schedule is 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
Thursday’s schedule is 10:00 -Noon
Don’t forget you can bring your extra items in boxes that are not the same size and shape as shoeboxes. The fillers will be sent in so they can be used to add to boxes that are not filled. Some of you may even consider collecting extra items for this purpose next year. This also works well if someone makes hats, blankets, scarves, or fishing or sewing kits, etc. and doesn’t pack shoe boxes.

Read the Bible – Ephesians 5-6 and Psalm 10

The children will have the opportunity to begin hearing a book about Lottie Moon tonight. Be sure to have them at church tonight at 6 P.M. with their vests on.

Tomorrow, we will have the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin. Kaye Robetrs will be playing the following offertories, “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”, “Power in the Blood”, and “In the Sweet By and By”, some she plays at FBC, Kentwood. We will not be collecting an money at the cabin! You will greatly appreciate her adding her skills to our gathering tomorrow night. I look forward to seeing many of you Thursday.

FBC, Kentwood will be hosting a community Thanksgiving service Sunday night at 6 P.M. Refreshments will be served afterward during a time of fellowship. All of you are invited to come.

May you be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Do not forget the covenant I have made with you,

and do not worship other gods.

Rather, worship the LORD your God;

it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

~2 Kings 17:38-39~

Please pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams who is now in ICU with pneumonia. Pray his doctors can get the infection cleared up quickly.

Please pray for Phil Connelly today as he has a check-up following recent surgery.

Dr. Jerry N. Barlow

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Crain Funeral Home

DR. JERRY N. BARLOW, AGE 72

And a resident of Covington went to be with the Lord on Saturday night November 11, 2017 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was born on June 13, 1945 in Petal, MS and graduated from Petal High School before studying chemistry at William Carey College. During his time there, Jerry was selected to work at the Oak Ridge nuclear power plant in Tennessee, an honor he was always very proud of. Jerry joined the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam Era. Upon returning, he surrendered to the ministry which would remain his devotion for the next 40 years. Jerry graduated from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and after short tenures at various churches his family moved to Franklinton, where he served at First Baptist Church from 1981 until 1996. He always had a desire to be a church pastor as well as being a teacher so he returned to NOBTS and began serving in that ministry that continued until his passing. Jerry taught in the Leavell College, as well as the Master’s Program and also served as Dean of the Graduate Studies Program. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and the outdoors. Jerry cherished the time spent with his family and adored his young grandchildren. He had a saying “I’m gonna live until I die, and I’m gonna serve the Lord until I die”, and he most certainly did.

Survived by:

Wife of 47 years: Lynne Barlow of Covington

Daughter and Son in law: Cathy and Kirt Edmonston of Prairieville

3 Grandchildren: Sarah Jane Edmonston,
Spencer Edmonston,
Susanna Edmonston

4 Brothers and Sisters in law: Larry and Sandy Barlow of Tallahassee, FL,
Gary Barlow of Chicago, IL,
Barry and Dina Barlow of Warrenton, VA,
Carey and Janet Barlow of Petal, MS

Mother in law: Betty Oberst of Hattiesburg, MS

Sisters in law and Brothers in law: Bettye Tyner of Hattiesburg, MS,
Robert Oberst, Jr.,
Ricky and Barbara Oberst all of Petal, MS

Also numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents William G. Barlow and Nordeen Sanders Barlow, father in law Robert Oberst and brother in law Thomas Tyner.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held Thursday November 16th at First Baptist Church of Covington (16333 Hwy. 1085, Covington, LA 70433). Visitation will be from 2 pm until the time of the service at 4 pm with Dr. Waylon Bailey, Rev. David Rockett, Dr. Charles Kelley, and Dr. Larry Barlow officiating. A family graveside service and burial will take place in Hillcrest Cemetery in Petal, MS on Friday with Rev. Grant Stegall officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations to the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (ATTN: Student Aid Fund, 3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126) or to Louisiana College c/o Jerry and Lynne Barlow Scholarship Fund (LC Box 587, 1140 College Drive, Pineville, LA 71360)

Operation Christmas Child – Drop-Off Day #2

FBC, Kentwood will receive “shoeboxes” from 1-4 P.M. today and 4-6 P.M. Wednesday. We had a good day yesterday and anticipate more boxes today.

Read the Bible – Ephesians 3-4 & Psalms 9

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 P.M. Thursday

God has created this special November day for us . Let’s use it wisely!

Anna Lee

Monday

Come to Me,

all of you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.

~Matthew 11:28 HCSB~

Dr. Jerry Barlow of NOBTS and a former pastor at FBC, Amie, passed away. I will post an obituary when one becomes available.

Johnny Belgard is having some health issues again. Let’s pray his problem is not related to his transplant.

Ora Lee Wilson told me her 50 year old nephew has had two heart attacks and is in Our Lady of the Lake. Let’s pray for him and the family.

FBC, Kentwood opens as a drop-off location for “shoeboxes” today. Monday, we will be open from 10:00 – !2 Noon. Tomorrow’s schedule is 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Fillers will be accepted along with the shoeboxes. “Fillers” are extra items you didn’t use this year. They can be sent in with the shoeboxes and used to add to boxes that are not full. If you have and items to share, be sure to put them in a cardboard box and clearly label them as fillers. I understand they are very helpful and usually in short supply. I will be sending in fillers for the first time this year.

Read the Bible – Ephesians 1-2, Psalm 8, and the video on Ephesians.

We’re looking forward to a great “Third Thursday at the Cabin” this week at 6:30.

I hope you were fed God’s Word yesterday and are ready to apply it this week.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“O Lord, you are a great and awesome God!

You always fulfill your covenant

and keep your promises of unfailing love

to those who love you and obey your commands.”

~Daniel 9:4b NLT~

Read the Bible – Galatians 5-6 & Psalm 7

Operation Christmas Child “Shoebox” Drop-Off Week begins tomorrow

Monday, FBC, Kentwood will be open from 10-12 to receive your shoeboxes.

Monday – 10-12
Tuesday – 1-4
Wednesday – 4-6
Thursday – 10-12
Friday – 4-6
Saturday – 9-12
Sunday – 2-4
Monday 8-10

If you send your postage money online, you can register for tracking of your shoeboxes. I think that may be an option some of you will want to do this year.

Lord’s Day – I hope you will spend time in studying God’s Word today. If you don’t have a church home, I invite you to come to FBC, Kentwood. We have a number of different classes Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, and on Wednesday evenings. I’m sure you can find one that “fits” you just right.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – We will be meeting at our cabin at 6:30. If you have any questions, please contact me.

There have been many deaths, illnesses, surgeries, and hospitalizations in our area lately. Try to find a way to minister to these families.

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

For the grace of God has appeared

that offers salvation to all people.

~Titus 2:11~

We saw Beth Brabham Thursday. She had problems last weekend and had to return to the doctor to Monday. This added several more weeks to her recovery. Pray for her to feel better soon.

We saw the Harrells yesterday. Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell both look good and seemed to enjoy our visit. We certainly did enjoy seeing them.

Mrs. Anne Hurst is better and is able to get out and about again.

Phil Connelly is recovering and is back at work in a limited way.

Mrs. Mildred Birch is wearing a back brace. This seems like all the doctors can do for her. The back problem and brace are not slowing her down very much. Pray for this lady as she “keeps on keeping on”!

Read the Bible – Galatians 3-4 & Psalm 6.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-off Week begins Monday. FBC, Kentwood is a drop-off location again this year. Monday, our hours will be 10:00 – 12:00. Sue Connelly is my co-coordinator. One, if not both, of us will be present each day. Volunteers are needed to help pack the big boxes. If you have not already done so, please sign up to help. The sign-up list is on the table under the balcony stairwell.

Ladies and girls, be sure your calendar is marked for the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea which will be at FBC, Kentwood. It will begin at 2 P.M. We will serve Lottie Moon tea cakes, tea of various flavors, lots of finger foods, and lemonade. The tables in the fellowship hall will be decorated by ladies from various churches in the association. Children from different churches will sing. Both girls and teens will be serving us. Rachel Robbins, a former missionary, will be our guest speaker. You don’t want to miss this special event!

Stamped Christmas cards can be turned in at the Tea. The cards will be given to the inmates at both St. Helena and Tangipahoa jails. Be sure you purchase religious cards to help share the Good-News to the inmates and their families.

Third Thursday at the Cabin will be next week. We meet at 6:30. Ya’ll come!

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Tell someone about Jesus!

Anna Lee