Category: Other Churches

Sunday

First, be aware of the time change this morning.  If you didn’t set the clocks back last night, you should do so now, but if you don’t you can go on to church an hour early and enjoy the extra time to read your Bible and pray.  That wouldn’t be a bad idea after all.

“Everyone should be quick to listen,

slow to speak

and slow to become angry, 

because human anger does not produce

the righteousness that God desires. 

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth

and the evil that is so prevalent

and humbly accept the word planted in you,

which can save you.”

~James 1:19b-21 NIV~

Forgiving others is a BIG thing.  It is certainly not a Godly trait to hold grudges.

THANKS!

So many people contributed to the shoeboxes, to packing them, and to shipping them.  We were a little short of our goal for shipping, plus we packed an extra ten boxes so we will need a little extra money today ($7.00/box).  Our church set and surpassed an all time record for the number of boxes packed.  The children who receive these boxes will be so blessed by all the treasures they find.  My hope is that they also find Jesus!

Mrs. Theople Hurst came to church yesterday afternoon to help prepare the boxes for the packing party and stayed until every one was ready for deliver.  Pray for her as she continues trying to get a diagnosis and treatment for her recent health issue.

Gold City and Andy Taylor

It’s not ofter a group such as Gold City comes to the Kentwood area, so make your plans to be at The Lord’s Church at 6 P.M. tonight.  To add some “icing” to the event, Andy Taylor will be singing during the intermission for Gold City.  Tickets were not sold. Donations will be received tonight.

Hope Center had another good week.  We have learned that appliances and furniture are in big demand.  If you have something and cannot transport it, please call Hope to make arrangements for a pick up.  The number there is 247-2235.  Remember, they are not open of Monday, but work half a day on Saturday.  Thanks for volunteering and for making purchases there.  So many people are being blessed.  The number of people signed up for the food bank is more than two hundred!  We are providing better and better boxes each time.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

            “O Lord Almighty,                                                                                                                                                                  blessed is the man who trusts in You.”                                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 84:11-12~

Reminder:  Tuesday the “young” ladies of FBC,K will celebrate the October birthdays.  We had to delay this by a week, but will meet Tuesday at 11:00 at The Cafe.  Join us for a sweet time with a number of ladies from the church.

Reminder number 2:  Today is the day to bring your frozen  food for a family.  Please bring your quart size filled bags to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School.  The food will be delivered this afternoon.  Your efforts will greatly assist the people!

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“They continued steadfastly

in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship,

in the breaking of bread,

and in prayers.

And the Lord added to the church daily

those who were being saved.”

~Acts 2:42, 47b, NKJV~

 

Continue to pray for Nancy Carruth and Cindy Carmendelle.  They are in the midst of their recovery process, not at the end point yet.

Annabel W. Rutland

Born: September 17, 1939
Died: October 30, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2784970&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party for Shoeboxes

  • TONIGHT at 6:00 at FBC,K
  • Come out and be blessed by being a part.
  • Think of all the children who will not only receive a gift, but also be introduced to Jesus because of a red and green shoebox.

Gold City Quartet and Andy Taylor

  • Sunday at 6:00 P.M. at The Lord’s Church
  • Donations, but no tickets
  • What an opportunity for people of our area!

Hope Center (Roseland)

Hope had another good week.  People were able to receive/purchase things they needed at a very good price.  Lives of volunteers and customers have been blessed. Thanks to all who have helped in any way.  Stay tuned for more good reports!  God is at work!

Frozen Food Sunday

Tomorrow is our day to bring quart-size bags of frozen foods for a family who is most appreciative.  Thank you to those who have been so faithful each month.  The food will be delivered Sunday afternoon.

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Time change tonight!  Turn your clocks back.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Mosaic” – http://odb.org
  • We are His workmanship,                                                                               created in Christ Jesus for good works.                                                                                                      ~Ephesians 2:10~
James 1:22

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

International Standard Version
Keep on being obedient to the word, and not merely being hearers who deceive themselves.

Be sure to read the paragraph about B.B. McKinney.  I love every song listed!
Many people get discouraged.  They focus on the small things and do not see the “big picture”.  Encourage then to continue to do what the Lord has for them to do do and not be discouraged!  Remind them of the goal, the earthly benefits, and the eternal rewards!
Anna Lee

Friday

“Giving all diligence,

add to your faith virtue,

to virtue knowledge,

to knowledge self-control,

to self-control perseverance,

to perseverance godliness,

to godliness brotherly kindness,

and to brotherly kindness love.”

~2 Peter 1:5-7~

 

Glen Magee is doing well following his surgery and is back in the kitchen at Smokehouse.  Thank God for a procedure that helped him.  Pray he continues to improve.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5452bb98a589b40d60285303

The great “Nana” spoken of here is my friend Martha that I requested prayer for yesterday.  She is the one who sent me the very first message requesting prayer fo Macy.  Now, it’s our turn to say special prayers for her.

David and I visited Sherry Day yesterday.  There’s a possibility she may hear from her surgeon today.  If not, it will be Monday.  I know God will let her receive the biopsy results in His time.  Pray for Sherry, her family, and her friends.

Ray Blackwell is back in North Oaks.  Pray for the medical staff as they implant a screen to filter the possible movement of blood clots.

Eula Day Wilson Dunn Jenkins

Born: November 26, 1912
Died: October 29, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2784024&fh_id=10545

Sunday, we will be collecting frozen food to give to a family.  Pack your food in quart size bags and bring to my Sunday School classroom.  The food is greatly appreciated by the family.

Operation Christmas Child – http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Operation Christmas Child on Facebook is a wealth of stories that will touch your heart.

OCC Packing Party

Join in the Christmas party and help to pack “shoeboxes” that will be given to children around the world by Samaritan’s purse.  The party will be in the fellowship hall of FBC,K Saturday evening at 6 P.M.  Wear your Christmas colors and bring your favorite Christmas party food.  Plan to be richly blessed as you bless little children around the world.

Don’t forget the WMU World Day of Prayer at Kedron Monday at 10:00.  The meeting will be followed by a potluck lunch.  Come and learn more about missions.

Another reminder: Gold City Southern Gospel Quartet and Andy Taylor will be singing at The Lord’s Church Sunday evening.  Donations will be taken, but no tickets sold.  Plan to enjoy a great, inspiring musical evening.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “What Love Is” – http://odb.org/?tz=-06
  • God demonstrates His own love toward us,                                                       in that while we were still sinners,                                                                 Christ died for us.                                                                                                                                                                  ~Romans 5:8~                                                       “God is love.                                                                                                         Whoever lives in love lives in God,                                                                       and God in him.”                                                                                                                                                                     ~1 John 4:16~
  • “Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”

  http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/d/ldalexcl.htm

I know the change in the weather is good for all of us.  Enjoy a little time outside in God’s wonderful creation.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit has come on you;

and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem,

in all Judea

and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8, HCSB~

 

Sherry Day’s surgery went well.  She’s at home now and expecting results of the biopsy Monday.  Pray for her as she waits these long days.  May she receive the comfort and assurance of God’s presence and our love during this time.

Another friend has just learned she has breast cancer.  Please add Martha Pevey Drago to your prayer list.

Cindy Juban, Andy Taylor’s sister, also needs our prayers as she continues her battle.  Doctors now say she needs an angiogram and stent.

Continue to pray for Bobby Lawson, Jimmy Schwartz,  Ray and Beverly Blackwell, Mrs. Theople Hurst, Mrs. Kathryne Kuss, Mrs. Catherine Yarborough, Ed and Jeannette Maghee, Phillip and Annie Bell Harrell, Evelyn Bridges, Susie Wales, and Mrs. Elizabeth Carol New.  All these people are at home.

Some people in the nursing home we can pray for today are:  Maxine Turner, Frances Strickland, Julia Forrest, and Angie Redmond.
Alice Henderson Chapman

Born: September 24, 1933
Died: October 28, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2783061&fh_id=10545

Mrs. Eula Jenkins’ service will also be Saturday morning at Kedron.  Pray for her large family.

Pray for our country as election time approaches.  Pray that people will take time to vote and vote as God would have them to.

Friday’s Bible Study

  • Elizabeth
  • Luke 1:5-66
  • 10:00 at FBC, K’s fellowship hall

Gold City Gospel Quartet and Andy Taylor

The Gold City Quartet from Gadsden, AL. will be in concert Sunday November, 2, 2014 at 6:00 PM at The Lord’s Church in Kentwood, LA. This is a non-ticketed event; donations can be made at the door. The Church is located at 1936 Hwy 440 in Kentwood, LA. (4 miles WEST of I-55 off Exit 57) Call 985-514-7757 or email tlckentwood@aol.com for more information.

Andy Taylor will sing when the quartet takes  a break.

If you like gospel music, I know you will be blessed by being there for this event.

Shoebox Packing Party

  • Saturday at 6 P.M. at FBC,K
  • Wear your red and green
  • Bring some Christmas/Christian love to pack in the shoeboxes to share.
  • Bring some Christmas party food.
  • Prepare to be blessed!

Time Change

  • Lose an hour Saturday night
  • Gain an hour Sunday morning
  • Forgetting this will get you to church an hour earlier than you planned!

Baptist Press –  bpnews.org

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • We have this treasure in earthen vessels,                                                                                                 that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.                                                                                                                                                ~2 Corinthians 4:7~                                                  

             And he said to them,                                                                                                                                                          “Go into all the world                                                                                                                                                          and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.                                                                                                                                                                          ~Mark 16:15~                 

  • “Share the Good News that Chirst is Born” – I have been unable to locate the lyrics this morning, but I hope you remember this song and it sticks in you head today.  I suppose it is in my head, not my computer today.  May you be blessed to know and do what the song says.

Remember, “Share the Good News that Chirst is Born” today.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Seek the Lord while He may be found,

Call upon Him while He is near.”

~Isaiah 55:6, NASB~

 

From Lloyd Hayden

Please add my neighbor Jimmy McNeese, to the prayer list. He starts
his chemo on monday the 27th.

`Susie Sharkey’s little grandson, Xander, is home.  More prayers are needed.

Update on Xander! He is home. Has to keep doing the treatments every four hours and make an appointment with a pulmonary specialist. Please keep him your prayers.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Theople Hurst.  She’s in room 4103 at North Oaks.

Countdown to the first Christmas Party – 5 days!

  • FBC, K at 6 P.M. Saturday
  • Packing shoeboxes for needy children
  • Wear red and/or green.
  • Bring your favorite Christmas party food.
  • Let’s begin praying for each child who will be receiving a shoebox.
  • Write a letter and/or bring a picture for some of the boxes.
  • How many boxes will be pack?  I know it will be more than ever before.
  • Join the excitement.

The “Young” Ladies Birthday Party for October has been postponed for a week due to “Miss” Shirley’s service.

One week from today, our annual “Day of Prayer” will be held at Kedron Baptist Church at 10 A.M.  We will conclude with a potluck lunch.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “New to the  Family” – http://odb.org/
  • There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents   than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.                                                                                                                     ~Luke 15:7~                                                                                                                                                  “He rejoiceth more of that sheep,                                                                  than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.”                                                                                                                         ~Matthew 18:13~
  • “The Ninety and Nine” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/i/90_and_9.htm

I remember hearing this song for the first time.  I was at Natalbany Baptist Church.  Uncle Charles Tolleson was leading the music for revival.  After church, I asked my parents why 99 sheep would be left alone just so one could be saved. That very night, I learned how important each and every person is to God.  I was five or six years old and have loved the song every since.  I just shared the story with David for the first time.  I’m glad the devotional for today triggered this memory.

I hope this “favorite” sticks with me today and that I remember the value of each person to the kingdom forever.

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening

“Miss” Theople Hurst is still in the emergency room at North Oaks.  The current plans are for her to be moved to room 2108 later.  Tests seem to indicated no heart attack, but have not identified the cause of her pain yet.  Keep praying for her and for her family.

Shirley B. Frazier

Born: April 09, 1933
Died: October 24, 2014

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 10:07 PM on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington. She was born April 9, 1933 in St. Helena Parish and was 81 years of age. She was the administrator of Pike Hospital for 28 years and a long time member of First Baptist Church of Kentwood. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Meyer and husband, Stephen, Mandeville; son, Brett Frazier and wife, Susan, Kentwood; 2 sisters, Joyce Watson, Baker, Jeanne Krebs, Collierville, TN; 3 brothers, Gerald Birch, Greenwell Springs, Ladell Birch, Kentwood, and Kenneth Birch, Kentwood; 5 Grandchildren; 1 Great-Grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eual L. Frazier; parents, Henry and Mabel Birch; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

FBC, Kentwood will have a potluck lunch tomorrow after morning worship.

Pine Ridge United Methodist will begin the day tomorrow with their monthly breakfast. Revival begins tomorrow and will feature singing tomorrow afternoon, and a group supper followed by revival services each evening.

Due to the time for “Miss” Shirley’s service, the “Young” Ladies Birthday Party will need to reschedule the monthly birthday party.  I’ll let you know what decision we make, but it will not be Tuesday.

Wednesday

“For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised;

He is to be feared above all gods.

For all the gods of the peoples are idols,

But the Lord made the heavens.”

~Psalm 96:4-5, NKJV~

 

I have many friends who received important medical results this week.  Some got reports better than they expected, but other reports were not as good.  Please pray for these unnamed people and all others who are having tests and facing possible serious health issues.

Pray for Porgy Scarle of Fluker as he is in the midst of his second week of radiation.  Pray for Joanie as she faithfully stays by his side each day.

Continue to pray for Bobby Lawson.  Yesterday, his sister said she expected him to be released from North Oaks to return home.  His still has health issues.  Your prayers will be much appreciated.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

  • Pine Ridge will hold their monthly breakfast Sunday at 8:00 A.M.  Donations will benefit a worthy cause.
  • You are invited to the Pine Ridge UMC Fall Revival October 26-28. We will have supper together each night at 5:45PM followed by worship at 6:30 PM. Matt Rawle, pastor of The Well UMC in Ponchatoula, will be our guest preacher. His theme will be “Alive Again” and we will be looking at the lives of people who became alive again after meeting Jesus. We will also have special guest musicians each night, with a special choir on Sunday night, Lori Foster on Monday night, and Katie Hutto McElveen on Tuesday night. Sunday at 4 PM, we will have a special old fashioned Hymn Sing, where you can hear and request some of your favorite hymns old and new before our supper and worship services.Pine Ridge UMC is located 6 miles west of I-55 on LA Hwy 440 (exit 57), at the corner of Hwy 440 and Tut Blades Rd. Contact Kevin Smith if you have any questions. Please help us spread the word and we would love to see you at our revival services. If you are unable to make it, please pray that God would move among us in a mighty way.
 Ladies Night: “Fill My Cup, Lord”

Ladies from three  years old to 103 are invited to attend this special event at FBC,Kentwood.  We begin at 6:15 with hot coffee, chocolate, and apple cider as well as coffee cakes. The programs includes music, a devotion, and a surprise demonstration.  You will need a clean plastic container (an old water bottle, juice bottle, or milk container).

Baptist Press – BPnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
  • “One Who Understands” – http://odb.org/?tz=-06
  • The Lord searches all hearts                                                                                     and understands all the intent of the thoughts.                                                                                                       ~1 Chronicles 28:9~
  • “Near the Cross” –  http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Near_the_Cross/

(Favorite hymn of my grandmother, Jennie Wilkinson Draughon)

We don’t know what this day holds for us.  It may or may not be all good, but we know if we stay next to Jesus and allow Him to “walk” with us it will all work out according to His purpose for our lives.  May we learn to accept both the good and the bad days with our eyes on Jesus.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Nothing is wrong here, I just got side-tracked.

I sought the Lord,

and he answered me.”

~Psalm 34:4a, HCSB~

Mrs. Eula Jenkins of north Louisiana is hospitalized.  Some of her children have been our friends for years.  “Miss” Eula is 101 and looking forward to her November birthday.  She visited in this area last month.

Glen Magee, the younger one, is in Florida for neck surgery.  Let’s pray for successful surgery and a great recovery so Glen will not have so much pain each day.

Sherry and Tommy Day will be seeing a surgeon today.  They are checking on a possible reoccurrence of her cancer.  Say some special prayers for her as she faces another battle.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5445aa44a689b49757001b83

The Lord’s Church is hosting Gold City Quartet at 6 P.M. on November 2nd.  Donations will be received, but no tickets sold.  You are invited to enjoy the service with them.

Virginia Lou Webb Brabham

Born: December 29, 1940
Died: October 20, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2751896&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press

BPnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Undeserved Praise” – http://odb.org/?tz=-06
  • I have not come to call the righteous,                                                   but sinners, to repentance.                                                                                                                                       ~Luke 5:32~
  • “Serve the Lord with Gladness” http://www.hymnary.org/text/serve_the_lord_with_gladness_in_our_work

This hymn has been published in 19 hymnals.  That speaks highly of the song.  I hope it rings in your heart and hears throughout the day.

Young at Heart – New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30 this morning.

Have a wonderful fall day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Be swift to hear!”

~James 1:19~

 

Begin praying now for Susan Rimes who will be having her thyroid removed some time soon.  She’s waiting to see the surgeon to set up the appointment.

Pat Frazier will be having knee surgery December 4th.  Pray for her as she looks forward to getting this done.

Bobby Lawson continues to need our prayers.  She continues to be at North Oaks and awaiting some  surgery.

Keep Resa Birch DeLee in your prayers.  She continues her treatment and dealing with the side effects.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Mr. James Frazier called to be scheduled to work at Hope Center.  As we talked, he shared information about the speaker at Young at Heart Tuesday morning.  Mrs. Travis will share of her wealth of knowledge the Sixth Ward of St. Helena Parish.  This will begin at 10:30 at New Zion Baptist Church.

Have a great day.  Come see us at Hope Center today from 9:00 – 1:00.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Seek the Lord while He may be found;

call to Him while He is near”

~Isaiah 55:6, HCSB~

 

Please continue to pray for Joe and Jean Easley.  Joe is scheduled to come home today. Jean fell and broke an arm.  Pray for those who are serving as caregivers for this pair.  Thank God for the faithfulness of friends.

Jimmy Schwartz is undergoing treatment at Mary Bird Perkins in Hammond five days a week.  The treatment is short, but the ride back and forth is more time consuming.  If you would like to be a part of the team transporting Jimmy to Hammond, please call to set up a day.  Thanks for your help.

Betty Taylor’s appointment with the eye specialist went well.  Please pray for her  as she always has to rest while the vision issues and headaches follow the injections.  Thank God for a doctor and a procedure that is helpful to her problem.

Nancy Carruth is home.  Let’s pray her procedure is effective in relieving her pain.

Mr. Earl Dees’ Obituary – http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2749179&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press – BPnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Third Thursday – We had a sweet time at the cabin last night.  Again, it can be labeled as “the highlight of my month”!

Bible Study Today – “Rebekah”

Associational WMU Meeting – Monday morning at 10:00 at NZBC, potluck lunch to follow

Praying for our nation to stand strong on its Christian foundation!

Anna Lee