Category: Operation Christmas Child

Saturday

“The fear of human opinion disables;

trusting in God protects you from that”

~Proverbs 29:25 MSG~

I know many of you have been praying for Jeana, who is in her mid 40’s.  Her mother, Brenda Russell of Chesbrough, shared this:

As of today jeana’s social worker is trying to find her a long-term facility for her to be moved to. She’s still in alot of pain and her doctor says she needs round the clock care for the wound he says it’s too much for us to handle at home. Please continue to pray for her she’s really depressed at this time. Thanking all of u in advance for ur prayers. It’s gonna be hard but with God’s help we will get through this too

Scripture Writing – John 15:15-19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Devotional – Georgia Barnett offering for Louisiana Missions – “Who is Georgia Barnett–and What Difference Does It Make?“

Today’s Verse

[A Living Sacrifice]

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,

in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,

holy and pleasing to God—

this is your true and proper worship.

~ Romans 12:1 (NIV)~

Hymn of the Day – “Serve the Lord with Gladness”

Lyrics – http://www.kimvogelsawyer.com/serve-the-lord-with-gladness/

Hymn Story – http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/serving-the-lord-with-gladness-a-look-at-psalm-100/

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp7oauwv3sk

I hope you enjoy this version with children quoting the Scripture and singing.    I think that is appropriate for my next  comment.

This evening at 6 P.M., we will gather with our church families to guide children as they help pack 325 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  What a great opportunity it is to teach children about what happened long ago in a land far away that directly impacts our lives, even today.  It also teaches our children about how some children are not as blessed as they are and how they can be a part of blessing children with a box of hygiene items and small gifts.  It teaches missions and love to them.  Mostly, it is an opportunity to teach everyone about the love of Jesus!

I hope to see you and your family at First Baptist Church, Kentwood at 6:00 P.M.  Many churches, schools, and other organizations will also be collecting items and putting items together for Operation Christmas Child.  FBC, Kentwood has been honored to be a Drop-Off Station for all those in our area.  The national date for that is November 14-21.  You can check the Samaritan’s Purse web site to see a list of all area sites and their hours of service.

I’m so thankful for all who are able to participate in Operation Christmas Child and for Samaritan’s Purse for giving us the opportunity to participate.

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

Thursday

 

But you are a chosen people,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

God’s special possession,

that you may declare the praises of him

who called you out of darkness

into his wonderful light.

~1 Peter 2:9~

 

Jeana Lee-Newman (Updated by her mom)

Continued prayers please Jeana has had a set back her wound doctor in hammond sent us back to emergency room in New Orleans waiting to see Dr now

 

 

Hatchel’s Lottie Moon Video (2016)

 

Scripture Writing – John 15:5-8

Baptist Press -John 15:5-8

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children in Action

Last night the children learned about missionaries who helped people purify water, put in wells, tutor children, and provided health supplies to those who are sick.  It was fun to watch them do activities and play games as they learned.  We also signed a birthday card for a MK and completed a candy craft.  Hurry up Wednesdays!

Packing Party

Plan to be a part of this special event Saturday at 6 P.M.

I’m as excited as a child looking forward to this Christmas (Party)!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Rejoice always,

pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV~

 

Linda K. Graves of East Fork is being pampered at her sister and brother-in-law’s home. Thank God for family members who can and will step up when needed.

Services for Jimmy Wall will be Saturday at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 9:30 – 11:00 when there will be a brief service and a private burial.  The family requests no food and no burial.  Please pray for the family.

 

Scripture Writing – John 15:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Continue to pray for our country as we move closer to election day.

 

Operation Christmas Child is one of the greatest mission projects we do at FBC, Kentwood.  During the last few months, we have collected socks, hats, notebooks, flashlights, erasers, dolls, brushes, and many other items that we will pack into shoeboxes Saturday at 6 P.M.  Yesterday, we did one of our final tasks, filling zipper storage bags with candy.  I thank all who supplied candy and those who came to put the candy into bags.  What fun it is to think of children opening their boxes and finding their bags of candy and lots of other things. Most of all, I’m thankful we are packing Jesus into each box and providing children with the opportunity to learn about Jesus through classes that will be taught in the following weeks.  See you Saturday!

 

Thank you for reading and praying.  Also, thank you for all you do!

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

 

Monday

“And I am certain that God,

who began the good work within you,

will continue his work until it is finally finished

on the day when Christ Jesus returns”

~Philippians 1:6 NLT~

 

Stan Williams, son of J.L. and Wanzie WIlliams, traveled to Houston yesterday and will begin a week of treatment while hospitalized at M.D. Anderson.  Then, he will come home until time for the next treatment, until he has completed six treatments.  (Thanks to David Brabham for the update.) . Please pray for Stan and his family as he is treated for lymphoma.

 

John Lewis Brooke

July 03, 1979 – October 18, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3983494

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – John 10:14-18

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party 

  • Tuesday
  • 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe

Friday Morning Bible Study will be a work time for Operation Christmas Child.

Preparation for Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

  • Monday – Candy donations can be left at the church office
  • Tuesday – Candy donations will be bagged for shipment
  • Wednesday – Tables will be moved after prayer meeting
  • Friday – Decorating and other work in fellowship hall
  • Saturday – Packing party scheduled for 6 P.M.
    • Wear Christmas colors
    • Bring delicious Christmas snacks to share with other packers.
    • Shoeboxes packed
    • Everyone is encouraged to be a part of this big event.
  • You will have an opportunity to sign up for working on November 14-21 as FBC,Kentwood serves as a drop-off location.

 

I’m so excited about the shoeboxes and all the needy children who will be receiving them!

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