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Friday

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid or terrified because of them,

for the LORD your God goes with you;

he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

~Deuteronomy 31:6~

The sign at Tangipahoa Baptist church this week says

     “Do not be afraid.     – God-

Please pray for two well-known local men who had had their share of health issues lately, Sherman Cutrer and Larry Watts.

Two obituaries you may be interested in

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40:28-31

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Today is a good day to sign up for the blood drive for Mr. James Miller.  It will be on January 24th from 9:00 – 3:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  Call 229-8111 to get your name on the list.  That will be important in having adequate personnel, equipment, and supplies.

 

WMU Memorial Service 

  • Monday, January 18th at East Fork Baptist Church
  • Honoring the memories of Mrs. Hellen Morris of FBC and Mrs. Cynthia Smith of EFBC
  • Schedule
    • 9:00 – Leadership Team
    • 10:00 – Memorial Service
    • 11:00 – Potluck Lunch

Thanks for reading and praying today.  I trust you found something useful to your life here today.

Anna Lee

Friday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”

~1 Timothy 2:8, NKJV~

 

Please pray for Donald Duncan today as he has minor surgery today in Baton Rouge.

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Grace Chadwich.  She is still in ICU at Hood Memorial, but is stable and regaining strength.

 

Chronicle will be singing at Friendship Baptist Church Sunday, January 19th at 5 P.M.  You are invited to join them.  Following the service, there will be a fellowship.  A love offering will be taken for Chronicle.

Roseland Baptist Church will have a fellowship meal after the morning worship to celebrate their pastor, Byram Hunphrey’s, graduation from NOBTS.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – II Corinthians 5:17-21

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 1:1-18

  • Join in this new study today.
  • Fellowship hall at 10:00 A.M.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

I trust you know that real “happiness” today!  If not, ask someone who has it to share with you.  I believe the song gives happiness, but God give the real happiness.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy,

that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1, NKJV~

Please add Donald Duncan to your prayer list.  He will be having surgery Friday.

I had a call last night to ask us to pray for Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch who was moved to a rehab in Hammond.

Susie Sharkey has traveled to North Carolina to be with her dad who is seriously ill.  Pray for Susie and other family members.

Mr. James Miller got a good report from his doctor.  He will need to return in a month for another check-up.

Mrs. Grace Chadwick is not doing as well as before.  Please pray for her  family during this time.

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.

 

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 92:12-17

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.

                                                                                                                          ~Ephesians 1:16~

Whether or not you like the tune, I hope you love and live by the words of this song.

Anna Lee

Monday

“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

It shall not return to Me void,

But it shall accomplish what I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

~Isaiah 55:11, NKJV~

 

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is improving.  She is now eating and walking in her room.  Her family thanks you for your continued prayers for her.

Johnny Belgard is also improving.  Physical therapy is working to teach him to dress himself.  After that, Johnny and Susan will be allowed to move into a room at Brent House at Ochsner.  Keep praying.

Johnny Santangello and his family need out prayers.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 98:1-9

If you would like a copy of the list of Scriptures we will be writing, they are available at FBC, Kentwood.  I hope you are enjoying this form of daily Bible reading.  I am.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will resume this week after a break for Christmas and New Year’s Day!

  • We’ll start with the first chapter of John.
  • 10 A.M. at FBC, Kentwood

 

Churches are setting aside time for their January Bible Study.  I trust you will make every effort to be a part of one this year.  This year, the study is on II Corinthians.

 

Pray for the teachers and students in our area as many of them return to school this week.

Anna Lee

Saturday

 

“Everything, absolutely everything …

got started in him

and finds its purpose in him.”

~Colossians 1:16 MSG~

 

This morning I’m going to let my Roseland roots show.

  • Mrs. Grace Chadwich has lived in the same house for as long as I can remember.  Her house is  across the street and just south of Roseland Baptist Church.  She raised her two  children there.  She was faithful in church attendance for all the years I have know her.  Last night, she became very ill and was placed in ICU at North Oaks.  She is 96 (to the best of my recollection).  I haven’t had an update this morning.  Pray for the whole family today.
  • Sue Ellen Russell Pearson went to school with me for the first-sixth grades and then again in high school.  She has battled cancer twice, but is beginning 2016 in remission.  Pray for Sue Ellen and all the others you know who are fighting and winning many years.

 

Scripture Writing –  Lamentations 3:22-26

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I pray you have learned to lean or are in the process of learning!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you;

he will never let the righteous fall.

~Psalm 55:22~

Mr. James Miller needed two more units of blood and platelets yesterday.  To help keep blood available for those like him who need it, there will be a blood drive on Sunday, January  24th.  I’ll tell you more later, but mark your calendar now.  (David and I have had the opportunity to be with Mr. James when he got blood or platelets.  The unit at the hospital was full each time.  This let me know again how important blood drives are.)

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is in North Oaks, room 3222.

Latest news on Mrs. Mary Kliesch…they will do x-rays tomorrow to decide if surgery is needed…if they see a blockage in gastro-intestinal area. We are praying surgery will not be needed. Her blood pressure is ok now. She is still not able to stand or walk. Prayers are needed…Thank you!!!                                          ~Written by Pam Kliesch~

Johnny Belgard is still at Ochsner Hospital.  His improvement is slow, but seems to be headed in the right direction.  Please continue to pray for him.

Johnny “Lil Man” Santangello and family

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Esther 6-10

Read the Bible in 2016 – If you would like to select a daily devotional and a daily Bible reading plan, please check out this page

– https://www.biblegateway.com/landing/newyear/

Scripture Writing – December 29th – James 1: 16-18

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

 

 

Opportunities

  • Blood Drive 
    • January 24th
    • FBC, Kentwood
    • Help replenish blood given to Mr. James Miller
    • Make blood available to others in our area
  • Frozen Food for Families
    • 1st Sunday of each month
    • Bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School
    • Food will be given out Sunday afternoon
  • Bible study of “John” – Chapter 1
    • Fridays at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC,K
    • January 8th
    • All ladies are invited to attend.
  • Today – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Celebrate birthdays of ladies of FBC,K
    • 11 A.M.
    • Meet in side room
  • Associational WMU
    • East Fork
    • Monday, January 18th
    • Honoring WMU ladies who passed away in 205
  • Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions
    • Gifts given Sunday will be counted today.
    • Let’s meet & exceed our goal again this year.
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – Make plans to join us at the cabin next month for our monthly gathering.  You will always be welcome.  We meet at 6:30.  Each month is unique in many ways.  Come see for yourself.

 

 

Have a wonderful day.  Enjoy some more weather more like winter,

Anna Lee

Monday

The weather alerts on my phone got me us even earlier than usual.  I’m thankful the worst of the weather did not last too long here.  Please pray for others who are in the path of the bad weather today.

On coming to the house,

they saw the child with his mother Mary,

and they bowed down and worshiped him.

Then they opened their treasures

and presented him with gifts of gold

and of incense

and of myrrh.

And having been warned in a dream

not to go back to Herod,

they returned to their country by another route.

~Matthew 2:11-12~

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Place of Shelter” – http://odb.org/2015/12/28/a-place-of-shelter/
  • I long to . . . take refuge in the shelter of your wings.                                                                                                                                                    ~Psalm 61:4~      

                         (I think a lot of people have been seeking God’s shelter because of the bad                                 weather.  How great it would be if all people would seek that shelter on a                                  daily basis!)

Wear that smile all day.  Share it with someone else.  Even on out worse days, there is plenty to sing and smile about.

Anna Lee

 

Christmas 2015

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child,

and bear a Son,

and they shall call His name Immanuel,”

which is translated, “God with us.”

~Matthew 1:23 (NKJV)~

 

Dan Turner’s Story

Update & Merry Christmas

by DanMan

It’s been a few weeks since I updated everyone on my progress and I wanted to get in here and share what I think is good news. Today is Christmas Eve and I’ve had two more follow-up appointments since my last update. My intrathecal Baclofen (ITB) pump dose is now at 500 mcg/day and the spasticity of my left leg, ankle, and foot is nearly gone. My left hand is still lagging behind just a little bit, but still, it is better.
Since things have improved enough to allow me to start setting new goals for myself, I started back to school on December 7. I got to where I was comfortable enough to sit at my desk and do course-work. I just wanted another degree in a field where I have great interest. I enrolled at ITT Technical Institute and am working toward a Bachelor’s Degree of Information Systems & Cyber Security—who knows where that could lead in the future? I’m just enjoying learning and making good grades again—I’ve missed accomplishing things like that and am very thankful to be able to do it again! I must say, I am totally impressed with the level of professionalism and customer service at ITT Tech. I have an assigned counselor, Mark, that really went above and beyond to get me started and he still calls every few days to make sure all is going well.
Additionally, I began working out this morning—especially focusing on strengthening my left leg. My left leg felt like a boiled noodle when I finished. I anticipate some soreness over the next few days, but soreness means “progress”—bring it on!
Anyway, I just wanted to drop in and update everyone. I hope you all have a very merry Christmas!

Betty Hoyt Cox

Born: July 22, 1941
Died: December 19, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3531997

Bodie Paul James

Born: November 05, 2002
Died: December 23, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3535167

James “Captain Jim” Taylor

Born: June 20, 1940
Died: December 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3535055

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Revelations 18-22

Scripture Writing – Luke 2:17-20

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Support Returning Field Personnel

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

As you enjoy your family today, please remember why we have this wonderful holiday!

Anna Lee

Christmas Eve

While they were there,

the time came for the baby to be born,

 and she gave birth to her firstborn,

a son.

She wrapped him in cloths

and placed him in a manger,

because there was no room

for them in the inn.

Luke 2:6-7

Frieda Jones

PRAYER OF THANKS!!! I DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE CHEMO TREATMENTS. I GO TO THE ONCOLOGIST IN TWO WEEKS. SHE WILL PRESCRIBE THE CHEMO TABLET THAT I TAKE FOR FIVE YEARS. I AM HEALING SLOWLY. I AM THANKFUL TO EACH OF YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR MY HEALING BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL. HOLIDAYS ARE EXTREMELY ROUGH!!! RIGHT NOW EVERYDAY IS ROUGH. GOD IS BETTER TO ME THAN I DESERVE!!! HE PROVIDES FOR ME BEFORE I EVEN KNOW I HAVE THE NEED!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS. LOVE YOU ALL. GOD BLESS.

Angie Nielson’s dad passed away.  Please pray for the Edmonson family.

David got a good report from his PET scan yesterday.  As a precautionary measure, he will have a bronchoscopy after the holidays.  That procedure can be the focus of your prayers for him for now.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 7-8

Scripture Writing – Luke 2:13-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Don’t forget the Christmas Eve services tonight.  The one at Pine Ridge begins at 5 P.M.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

May your celebration be a blessing on your life and the life of others.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

I forgot to mention the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Pine Ridge.  It begins at 5 P.M.  David and I attended last year and were very blessed.  We thought we would miss it this year, but I now think we will be able to be there.