Category: Other Churches

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

But from there,

you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him

when you seek Him with all your heart

and all your soul.

~Deuteronomy 4:29 HCSB~

 

Mrs. Juanita Pritchett has a pacemaker and is back at home.  I forgot to share this update from Chester earlier, but it is never too late to thank God.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon seems to have had a “bug” for a couple days, but is over it and feeling better.  Pray for her to continue to gain her strength.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • 10 A.M. Today
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • Ezekiel 30

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • 6:30 at our place
  • Thursday, Nov. 16
  • Come enjoy the evening with us.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-off

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • November 13-20
  • Times will vary.
    • M – 10-12
    • T – 1-4
    • W – 4-6
    • Th – 10-12
    • F – 4-6
    • S – 9-12
    • S — 2-4
    • M – 8-10

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 

  • November 28th
  • The Cafe
  • 11 A.M.

Lottie Moon Christmas Tea

  • Sunday, Dec. 3
  • 2 P.M.
  • FBC, Kentwood Fellowship Hall
  • Tables will be decorated by ladies from various churches.
  • Missionary Speaker – Rachel Bailey Robbins
  • Ladies 3-103
  • Two Rivers WMU

The Friday Morning Bible Study will NOT meet the morning after Thanksgiving.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible Today = Galatians 1-2, Psalm 5, and video on Galatians (http://bibleproject.com)

 

Show your concern for others through prayer and actions today.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

We give thanks to You, God;

we give thanks to You,

for Your name is near.

People tell about Your wonderful works.

~Psalm 75:1 HCSB~

 

James Allen and his family would appreciate your prayers.

 

I’m thrilled to tell you what a wonderful “World Day of Prayer” we had yesterday.   Cora Morris told me that several people told her that is was the best one ever!   We’ll have another one next year.  As added excitement, we made some plans for the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea.  Children from various area churches will be singing Christmas songs.  Our guest speaker will be Mrs. Rachel Robins, a former missionary with the IMB.  I’m sure you don’t want to miss that either.  It will be December 3rd at 2 P.M. at Kentwood.  Call me if you have questions.

 

Call me or call FBC, Kentwood if you have any questions about when we will be receiving “shoeboxes” next week.

 

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 7-8 & Psalm 2.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall.

 

Life is full of opportunities to honor, bless, and serve others.  Don’t miss these opportunities to be richly blessed!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

Please be sure you have changed your clock back one hour!

 

 May the God of hope

fill you with all joy and peace

as you trust in him,

so that you may overflow with hope

by the power of the Holy Spirit.

~Romans 15:13~

 

Operation Christmas Child – We packed and boxed all 350 “shoeboxes” in an hour last night.  Thank so much to all who helped!  It was indeed a  group effort!  May many little hearts and lives be touched by this ministry.

 

Sue said Phil Connelly was beginning to feel better.  Let’s pray for them during this healing time.

 

The World Day of Prayer will be celebrated tomorrow at Kedron at 10:00 A.M.  Come to learn and pray with us.  A potluck meal will follow the meeting.  Our associational WMU project for November is collecting religious Christmas cards and placing stamps on each envelope.  The cards can be turned in at the Lottie Moon Tea on December 3rd at FBC, Kentwood.  The cards will be delivered to the jails in Amite and Greensburg the first week of December. The speaker for the tea is Rachel Bailey Robbins, a Tangipahoa parish native who served in the Czech Republic.

History of the World Day of Prayer – http://worlddayofprayer.net/about.html

 

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 3-4 & Psalm 150.

 

May the light of the Lord shine in your life today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

Peace I leave with you;

my peace I give you.

I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

~John 14:27~

 

Both Gloria Gill and Donna Fay Miller are dealing with problems following their heart ablations that seem to be leading to studies about the need for a pacemaker.  Please be in prayer for both of these ladies and their families/

Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell are living with Don and Phyllis now.  Pray for all of them as they make this adjustment.

Phil Connelly is home recovering from gall bladder surgery.  Pray for him as he heals.

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher is progressing at Hood Memorial where she is receiving physical therapy.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is progressing in her recovery at home.  Please continue to pray for Mr. “Cete” as you pray for her.

Keep Fuzzy and Bettye Fussell on your prayer list.

James Allen is recovering from surgery at McComb.  Keep him in your prayers.

Continue to pray for Andy Taylor as he recovers from foot surgery.  He should be able to return to a more normal schedule soon.  Also, pray for Betty as she continues to care for Andy.

 

Pray for the BASELA mission team as they travel home.  May their work this week bear much fruit.

 

 

Shirley G. Gabriel

November 15, 1930 – November 03, 2017

 

A resident of Amite passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at her home. She was born November 15, 1930 in Springville, LA  and was 86 years of age. She worked in medical records at Hood Memorial Hospital and Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center and retired from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals in 1996. She was an avid gardener, member of the Stem and Stamen Garden Club and chaired the Cleanest City Contest. She loved to cook and entertain her friends and family. She was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church and chaired one of their bereavement committees. She was on the Amite Oyster Gala Board and served as the Amite Oyster Pearl in 2002. She is survived by her son, Parker C. “Chuck” Gabriel, Jr. and wife, Becki; her daughter, Suzie Gabriel Saint and husband, Steve; 5 grandchildren, Tina G. Doughty and husband, Jason, Shelley S. Wright, Ann S. Mooney and husband, Tim, Parker C. “Charlie” Gabriel, III, Russell G. “Russ” Sanders; 5 great grandchildren, Jordan LeMoine, Jason Todd Doughty, Katelyn M. Wright, Parker C. Doughty, and Gabriel P. Sanders; step-great-grandson, T.J. Mooney; great-great-grandson, Slayden Bravender; 3 siblings, Sylvia Sanchez, Carol Whittington and husband, Robert, and Al Guitrau and wife, Mary Ann; special friends, Louise Forrest, Annagene and Larry Mobley, Allie Hyde, Becki Fortenberry, Linda Nichols and many friends, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Parker C. Gabriel, Sr.; daughter, Sharon A. Gabriel; parents, Edgar and Catherine Brown Guitrau; 2 grandchildren, Clay and Christian Gabriel; siblings, Edgar Guitrau, Jr., Katherine Allen,  Jimmie Harrold, Bunny Williams, and  Terry Palmer. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A Celebration of Life Funeral Mass will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Services conducted by Fr. Cayet Mangiaracina. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Ann Gabriel Scholarship in Nursing at Southeastern Louisiana University. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

  • FBC, Kentwood

  • 4 P.M. TODAY

  • Bring a Christmas treat to share.

  • Let’s pack boxes with gifts, love, and an opportunity to learn about Jesus.

  • Thanks to everyone who contributed and worked to prepare for today.

 

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Schedule at FBC, Kentwood

The drop-off week for shoeboxes is November 13-20.  Churches, schools, clubs, businesses, and individuals are invited to leave their boxes at FBC, Kentwood.  We will deliver them to the next location on their journey.

Kentwood, LA – First Baptist Church, Kentwood

310 Avenue E
Kentwood, LA 70444-2518

                      985-229-8111

 

Mon, Nov. 13: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 14: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 15: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 16: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 17: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 18: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 19: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 20: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

There will be a sign-up list under the stairwell for those who want to assist in the collection.  Choose the day(s) you want to help for 2-3 hours.

 

Two Rivers Associational WMU World Day of Prayer

  • Monday, November 6th
  • Kedron Baptist Church
  • 10:00 meeting followed by a pot-luck lunch
  • All ladies are invited to join us.

Children in Action (Mission Class at FBC, Kentwood)

  • Boys and girls are working on earning a new badge – “Praying for MKs”
  • 6 P.M. Wednesday nights

 

November Mission Project – We are collecting boxes of STAMPED religious Christmas cards that will be delivered to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite the first week of December.  You can leave your boxes under the balcony stairwell at FBC, Kentwood.

 

I’m working to collect PAPERBACK Bibles for inmates at the parish jail.  I have some now, but will wait for a few more before making my delivery.

 

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 1-2, Psalm 149. & video on II Corinthians (BibleProject.com)

 

Tonight is the time to set your clocks back one hour.  If not you’ll be running an hour too early tomorrow.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

He said to them,

‘Follow me,

and I will make you fishers of men.’”

~Matthew 4:19NKJV~

 

Bro. Jeff Mizell continues to have problems with his throat continuing to get worse.  He has resigned as pastor of Line Creek Baptist Church so he can rest his throat.

 

Read the Bible – Romans 13-14 & Psalm 139

 

What a great “birthday party” the “young” ladies of our church had at The Cafe yesterday!  Our next party will be November 28th.  Mark your calendar.

 

The children’s mission class will meet tonight at 6 P.M.  Please have you children/grandchildren wear their green vest.

 

Don’t forget to purchase some Christmas cards an affix stamps to the envelopes.  We will be taking them to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail the first week of December.  The cards can be turned in at the Lottie Moon Tea.

 

“Pass Me Not”

 

Bible Study of Ezekiel 28 – Friday morning at 10 in the Fellowship Hall

 

Thanks for praying for the needs mentioned and for the “unlisted” needs too.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

and His ears are open to their prayers.

~1 Peter 3:12a NKJV~

 

Mrs. Anne Hurst has been recovering at home and plans to be at church Sunday.  Let’s pray she will be well enough to be there.

Fannie Fortenberry Seal of Franklinton fell causing the several facial fractures and requiring nose surgery.  Pray she will have a good recovery without much more pain.

 

Nadine Lambert Bridges

December 15, 1927 – October 22, 2017

A resident of Kentwood went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at her home. She was born December 15, 1927 in Spring Creek and was 89 years of age. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by daughter, Oneida Bridges Carruth, Greensburg, Kathleen Bridges Brown and husband, Mack, Mt. Hermon; son, Gary Wayne Bridges and wife, Linda, Amite; grandchildren, Wylie Smith and wife, Eudora, Round Rock, TX, Minda Raybourn and husband, Kevin, Mt. Hermon, and David Brown and wife, Kasey, Mt. Hermon; great-grandchildren, Sarah Smith, Clayton Brown, Allison Brown, Eric Raybourn, and Chloe Raybourn; sisters-in-law, Wilma Chand, Bonnie McMillian, and Polly Bridges. Preceded in death by her husband, Rynes Murphy Bridges; infant son, Eddie Dean Bridges; brother, Arvis Lambert; 2 sisters, Eva Dykes and Velma Mixon; parents, James and Annie Lambert. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Services conducted by Bro. Scott Spinks. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Friends of Bro. Joe Weaver will be thankful to know he is now the new youth minister at Liberty Baptist Church.  He formerly served at Montpelier and Osyka.

 

 

Read the Bible – Romans 10-12 and Psalm 138

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 this morning.

 

Don’t forget we are getting close to our “Shoebox” Packing Party on the 4th.  I think our boxes will bless the children who receive them.  I pray for them to “meet Jesus” through the literature in their own language that will be included in the box.

 

May you be a blessing to someone else today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Praise the LORD.

Blessed are those who fear the LORD,

who find great delight in his commands.

~Psalm 112:1~

 

 

Important Dates
  • October 21 – Harvest Revival Meeting at Greenlaw at 6:30
  • October 24 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.
  • November 4th – Operation Christmas Child Packing Party in Fellowship Hall at 6 P.M.
  • November 6th – World Day of Prayer at Kedron at 10 A.M.
  • November 13-20 – Operation Child Collection Site at FBC, Kentwood
  • November 16 – Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30
  • November 28 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.
  • December 3 – Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood at 2 P.M.

Read the Bible – Acts 5-6, Psalm 135, & Video on Romans 5-16 at http://bibleproject.com

 

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Thank-you for taking time to read this site today.  Mark you calendar for the dates listed, read some interesting articles, and pray for those who have been listed here lately.

Anna Lee