Category: Other Churches

Tuesday

 Remember the former things, those of long ago;

I am God, and there is no other;

I am God, and there is none like me.

~Isaiah 46:9~

Please pray for Matt, Shea, and Lindsay as they begin their long journey home today.

Pray for Mallory and Miles as they complete their trip stateside this afternoon.  Pray for those left at home too!

 

New Baby – Brynnlee Havin was born to Bro. Gary and “Miss” Cory yesterday.  All are doing well.

 

Read the Bible – Ecc.. 9-12 and Psalm 10

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Vacation Bible Schools seem to be doing very well this week!  Thank God for the boys and girls attending and all the volunteers working.

Pray God uses the volunteers at area Vacation Bible Schools to impact young lives today.

Anna Lee

Monday

Remember the wonders he has done,

his miracles,

and the judgments he pronounced.

~1 Chronicles 16:12~

Mrs. Estelle Raborn is home again from North Oaks.  Please be in prayer for her and Mr. Bobby each day.

Pray for two of our grandchildren who will make their first international flights without their parents Monday and Tuesday.  They are very experienced travelers having flown regularly since they were babies.

Frankie L. Gehringer, Jr.

May 12, 1932 – June 09, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/frankie-gehringer-jr-

Peggy “Peggy Sue” Mitchell Newman

November 12, 1961 – June 10, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituaries/view/id/4260489?fh_id=10545

Reading the Bible – Ecc. 5-8 & Psalm 9

 

Thanks to those who brought red beans and rice.  They have been delivered to The Hope Center in Roseland and to God’s Storehouse in Amite.  Thank-you for helping meet emergency food needs by local families.

 

There will be a number of Vacation Bible Schools this week.  If you are on Facebook, you can check my posts of VBS opportunities in different area churches or you can check the posts of various churches to see when each one is having VBS this year.

 

It’s time to begin thinking of the 350 shoeboxes we will be packing at the end of October.  Please keep your eyes open for hairbrushes, bath soap, calculators, jump ropes, bandanas, small cars and trucks, and small dolls.  You may bring your items to me or to my classroom next to the choir room.  We will need your assistance each month for the next five months.  Let’s get busy and begin accumulating the items we will need for 350 shoeboxes.  Operation Christmas Child is part of Samaritan’s Purse which is under the leadership of Rev. Franklin Graham.  Let’s do our part in accumulating and packing items.  In November, our church will again be a collection site for area churches, clubs, and individuals.  We have ladies available to shop for you if you want to help financially.  I will give you another list of items in about six weeks.

 

There will be no Third Thursday meeting this week or in the next two months.  We will resume the Third Thursday of September.  I will be happy to share my piano for some sweet hymn singing by everyone.

 

Have a wonderful Monday.  Remember, to love your neighbor as yourself today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Greater love has no one than this:

to lay down one’s life for one’s friends

~John 15:13~

 

I forgot to share David‘s good news from Friday afternoon.  His eyes are doing great!  The retina specialist said he was graduating David to six months without an appointment.

Speaking of graduating, Mallory did that yesterday, but we did not get to watch it.  The church did not have the wi-fi necessary.  We did see a few pictures and hope to hear a report from the family today.

There have been a couple of area deaths, but I’m waiting for obituaries from the funeral home before I share them.

 

Read the Bible today – Ecc. 9-12 & Psalm 10

 

Vacation Bible School is available at several churches today/this week for your children/grandchildren.

 

Bible Drill class for children will be tonight at 6 P.M.

 

There will be no Third Thursday Gatherings this summer, but we will resume in September.  I do have my piano in the cabin thanks to a wonderful group of young, strong friends from church.  I’ll be looking forward to a good ole hymn singing time.  Come with a list of favorites!

 

Have a blessed Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

For our light and momentary troubles

are achieving for us an eternal glory

that far outweighs them all.

~2 Corinthians 4:17~

 

Please pray for Bobby and Estelle Raborn.  She is back at North Oaks.

Please pray for Mr. Harlon Toney and family.  He will be seeing a new doctor in Baton Rouge today.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams who is scheduled for a move to Specialty Rehab in Hammond by the end of the week.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible – Proverbs 13-15 and Psalm 2

 

Today, several churches will kick-off their 2017 VBS.  I hope your children/grandchildren/nieces and nephews are lined up to be a part of one.  I am excited to say I will be teaching missions to the older children at FBC, Kentwood.  Today, we will have a guest who will tell about delivering Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes to children in a far-away country.  We start at 8:30 today.
Make today count for His glory!

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

Anyone who loves their life will lose it,

while anyone who hates their life in this world

will keep it for eternal life.

~John 12:25~

 

 

Read the Bible – Proverbs 10-12 & Psalm 1

 

VBS Kickoff tonight at FBC, Kentwood – 5-7 P.M.

 

If you have already purchased a VBS shirt, please wear it this morning to remind others to get their shirts.

 

FBC, Amite will also be having VBS this week.

 

 

Byron Otto Kirkland, Jr.

September 20, 1925 – June 03, 2017

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

Therefore confess your sins to each other

and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

The prayer of a righteous person

is powerful and effective.

~James 5:16 (NIV)~

 

Carol Jean Conerly is doing very well following her knee surgery.  She’s be hopping into her regular schedule before long.  Let’s thank God for her great outlook and surgery results.

Caden Joseph Turner was born to Ladd and Christy Turner early yesterday afternoon.  Pray for Chloe as she learns about a little brother in her world.  Thank God for the safe arrival of Caden.

Debi Bales’ mother needs our continued prayers.  She’s still in the nursing home in Hammond.  Pray also for her children and grandchildren.

Joanne Seymour begins round three of treatment.  Pray all goes smoothly for her.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams is showing little signs of improvement.  Keep praying for more improvement.  He is at Tuoro in New Orleans.

Andy Taylor is moving in a positive direction with the shingles, Betty Taylor has the flu. They have overlapping roles as patient and caregiver.  Pray they both will be better and back in church soon.

Bobbie Magee is doing much better, but still has a weakened immune system.  Please call rather than visit for a while.  Her caregiver, Glen, is so thankful they can be at home again.

Gloria Gill will have an angiogram and a stent at St. Tammany Hospital next Wednesday. Please cover her with your prayers.

 

Read the Bible – Hosea 1-5, Psalm 122, & video “Hosea” that can be found at jointhebibleproject.com.

SPECIAL EVENT – An Evening of Worship sponsored by the Two Rivers Association!  Join us at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M. for the Riverside Revival Band and the sharing of God’s Word by Rev. Calvin Crowe. This is an associational event, so expect to be joined by people from throughout the association.  There will be refreshments following the service.  The Crowe family will lead worship tomorrow.  Come be amazed and blessed by the talented Crowe sons.

 “You have heard that it was said,

‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 

But I say to you, love your enemies,

bless those who curse you,

do good to those who hate you,

and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”

~Matt. 5:43-44~

“Did You Think to Pray”

 

Prayer is essential!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

To the roots of the mountains I sank down;

the earth beneath barred me in forever.

But you, LORD my God,

brought my life up from the pit.

~Jonah 2:6~

 

Rev. Bill Ichter continues to be hospitalized with pneumonia in Minden.  His daughter said the hospital staff is talking about releasing him.

Phillip Strickland continues to be in Ochsner and is not home yet.  Let’s pray they keep him until he is well enough to be back at home.

 

Bobby Ray Tigner

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 39-41 and Psalm 118 (You might also want to look at videos of Isaiah and Holiness on jointhebibleproject.com.)

Bible Drill Class for children in Grades K-5/ Sunday evening at 6 P.M.

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 7 Interesting!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Gospel Music Opportunities the Sunday Evening

  • Lewiston Baptist Church
  • New Zion Baptist Church

 

Mission Project – Bring your bags of red beans and rice to the church so the Children in Action can contribute them to two food pantries.  This collection will continue through the month of May, so you have not missed the deadline.

 

“Those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace

and reap a harvest of goodness.”

~James 3:18 TLB~

“Peace Like a River”

Thanks for checking this site and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!”

And let the one who hears say, “Come!”

Let the one who is thirsty come;

and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.

~Revelation 22:17~

 

Please pray for my former student, Joanne Seymour, who took her second chemo yesterday.

Please continue to pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams of Spring Creek.  He continues to have blood pressure issues which are causing seizures.  His family is stressed and tired.  Keep them in your prayers too.

Pray for tomorrow’s church services in all our area churches.  May lives be changed as hearts are touched by the Lord.

 

Missions March – Sunday morning at 10:30 in the FBC, Kentwood Sanctuary – Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

 

Bible Reading – Isaiah 18-22 & Psalm 113

 

I pray this: that your love will keep on growing

in knowledge and every kind of discernment.

~Philippians 1:9 HCSB~

“May the Lord Depend on You”

 

What can God expect from you this weekend?

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

David also said to Solomon his son,

“Be strong and courageous, and do the work.

Do not be afraid or discouraged,

for the LORD God, my God, is with you.

He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work

for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.

~1 Chronicles 28:20~

 

Phillip Strickland‘s mom reported they are pleased with the surgery results.  Phillip is progressing according to expectations.  Please keep praying for Phillip and the rest of his family.

Susan Rimes has been fitted with a back brace and is adjusting to wearing it. This plan replaces the idea of having some surgery.  Pray for her as she continues to make this change.

 

Janie F. Ashmore

October 31, 1944 – April 19, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4203899&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible – Isaiah 13-17 & Psalm 112

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble.

Then your light will shine out from the darkness,

and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.

The Lord will guide you continually,

giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength.

You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.”

~Isaiah 58:10-11 NLT, 2nd ed.~

“Serve the Lord with Gladness”

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 6

 

Don’t forget to bring red beans and rice for our local mission project.  You can put them by the bin for Bibles at the church.

 

I always say that the Third Thursday Gathering is my favorite event of every month.  Last night was no different.  In fact, it was so good I told David it ranked as one of the very best ones yet.  We are so thankful that others come here to help make this happen.  We couldn’t do this without you.  We had a people from eight different churches including one person who was new to our gathering and one who hadn’t been here in a while.  Thank-you to everyone who blesses us by coming.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD.

“Though your sins are like scarlet,

they shall be as white as snow;

though they are red as crimson,

they shall be like wool.

~Isaiah 1:18~

 

Pray for Phillip Strickland and his family.  He is having surgery at 8:00 this morning at Ochsner.

The good news about Ryan “Rufus” Williams is that he was able to be taken off the ventilator yesterday morning.

 

You are invited to East Fork Baptist Church tonight at 7:00 to participate in a Prayer Harvest meeting.

 

Bible Reading – Isaiah 1-4, Psalm 109, & video on Isaiah at jointhebibleproject.com

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin – You are invited to the cabin at 6:30 Thursday for food, fellowship, music, and a devotional.

 

There will be a missions march for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Sunday during the worship service.

Don’t forget to bring bags of red beans and rice to FBC, Kentwood.  These items will be collected until the end of May and them donated to two local food pantries to help meet immediate needs of people.

 

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,”

and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,

you will be saved.

For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified,

and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

~Romans 10:9-10 (NIV)~

“Saved, Saved”

 

Enjoy some time in God’s beautiful world today!

Anna Lee