“Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.

For the battle is not yours, but God’s.”

~2 Chronicles 20:15 (NIV)~

Laura Lee Robertson had stomach surgery yesterday at Ochsner in New Orleans. She did well and in recovering nicely. Please pray her through the recovery and rehabilitation period.

had fluid removed from his chest area yesterday. He’s back at home and enjoying being there.

Please pray for the family of James Morgan. Sometimes, decisions are tough!

Here is a quote I found yesterday.

“Keep calm and pray. Don’t panic. God is in control.”

So far, the following churches in our area have announced they will be having church Sunday.

Taylor Creek Baptist Church
Spring Creek Baptist Church

It is okay to stay at home if you are sick or medically compromised. Think about others as well as yourself. Pray for everyone.

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 14

Numbers 21:1-22:20
Luke 1:26-56
Psalm 57:1-11
Proverbs 11:9-11

“A word of encouragement does wonders!”

~Proverbs 12:25 TLB~

Smiley Conerly is at home and doing well. He’s enjoying being there and is very thankful.

Robin Alford was not ready for surgery yesterday, so it has been postponed for a week. Thank God for family help and working from home.

Mrs. Mildred Birch will be undergoing a medical test in Baton Rouge today that will determine if she needs surgery. Please pray for her. She’s very nervous about this surgery.

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America – Day 3

KIRK & KAREN KIRKLAND: PLANTING TOGETHER

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/kirkland/

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 3

Leviticus 27:14- Numbers 1:54
Mark 11:1-26
Psalm 46:1-11
Proverbs 10:23

Sunday, we have another time change. We will move our clocks forward and lose an hour. Mark your calendars and plan your day accordingly.

Prayer has an impact on the lives of anyone who is prayed for. David and I can surely attest to that.

Anna Lee

“Keep company with him and learn a life of love.

Observe how Christ loved us.

His love was not cautious but extravagant.

He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us.

Love like that.”

~Ephesians 5:2 The Message~

Smiley Conerly got to spend some time at home this weekend. It may sound like a small thing, but to Smiley and Carol Jean it was huge. Thank God for everyday blessings.

Pray for Kristi Alford’s family as they celebrate her life, including her strong faith, today.

Pray for Donald Alford’s family as they make arrangements this morning for his services.

Annie Armstrong Day 2

CREATING UNITY IN DIVERSITY

J.D. & ANDREINA FASOLINO

TORONTO, ONTARIO

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/fasolino/

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 2

Leviticus 25:47-27:13
Mark 10:32-52
Psalm 45:1-17
Proverbs 10:22

Don’t forget the Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting today at FBC, Greensburg at 10 A.M.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Against such things there is no law.

It’s time for Wendell and Nikki Rhodus’ baby girl to be born. If she doesn’t make her arrival by this afternoon, they will be admitted to the hospital for delivery tomorrow. The baby will be born in McComb. Send Wendell and Nikki works of encouragement today.

Don’t forget the associational WMU meeting tomorrow morning at FBC, Greensburg. It begins at 10 A.M.

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 1

Leviticus 24:1-25:46
Mark 10:13-31
Psalm 44:9-26
Proverbs 10:20-21

2020 Annie Armstrong Louisiana Missions for North America

Day 1

When Dave and Mary Elliff left Arkansas, they left family and familiar culture to plant a new church in the Pacific Northwest.

“In the South, we have the Bible Belt. In Seattle, people call Roosevelt, the neighborhood where we’re planting, the Metaphysical Belt. 96% of the people here don’t attend an evangelical church,” says Dave. “It’s really well-known for New Age and Eastern religion.”

96% of the people here don’t attend an evangelical church.

The Elliffs launched Roots Community Church with just one other couple. They soon formed a core group through community outreach and by recruiting others who felt called to serve in Seattle.

“We started Roots Church in 2016. Since then, we’ve had to move three times because we keep outgrowing our space. That’s a good problem to have. Now, we have almost a hundred people who are a part of our church,” says Mary.

Prayer Request

For strength for the team as they work in a challenging,
unreached community.
For hearts to be prepared for the gospel in Roosevelt.

Have a blessed Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

Friday

“If you are a follower of Christ Jesus . . . all that matters is your faith that makes you love others.”

~Galatians 5:6 CEV~

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 28

Leviticus 22:17-23:44
Mark 9:30-10:12
Psalm 44:1-8
Proverbs 10:19
Remember you can have these Scriptures read to you at OneYearBibleOnline.com.

Don’t forget the Open House at the new Hope Center just south of the curve in Roseland. The open house today is at 5:45. I hope to see you there.

The parents of the children of FBC, Kentwood are planning a church cookbook to raise some money for camp for the boys and girls this summer. Your recipes can be turned in at the church. I hope to find some time before Sunday to get some together for them and hope you will be doing the same. To make it super easy, you can use your phone to take a picture of the recipes and send it to one of the mothers. Let me know if you need more information on who to contact.

Don’t forget the WMU meeting at Greensburg Monday morning at 10 A.M.

Say special prayers today for Kristi Alford and for Donald Alford and their families. Thanks!

My sister and a friend are delivering 250 t-shirts for OCC today. I am thrilled for Julie’s support and for the shirts that will bless many young lives. She has enjoyed making the shirts extra special.

What are you planning to do today to impact the lives of others? I can always give you some ideas for OCC purchases or crafts.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Everyone will know that you are my disciples,

if you love one another.”

~John 13:35 NIV~

Please continue to pray for Paul and Sandy Morgan. Paul is slowly recovering from his heart surgery and is now in a regular room. He is able to sit up some, but still has a high heart rate. Sandy requests your continued prayers for Paul.

Once again, the doctors say Donald Alford may get to go home today. Angela, Donald’s wife, and his three children, Janet, Willie, and Julia, have all been very faithful to stay with him and assist him as needed. I know Donald is thankful for them.

Bro. Don Meadows of Taylor Creek Baptist Church and our associational compassion minister announced Sunday that he and Tammy will be moving to Florida next month. He has completed his studies at NOBTS and will get to serve in his home state. He will be missed by many, but not forgotten.

Yesterday, I learned a couple from Chesbrough who are not members of our church donated LOTS of items for Operation Christmas Child. David and I got them moved and have started to go through them. What a blessing they will be to boys and girls as they receive the shoeboxes. We are so thankful for all the wonderful things Vernon and Linda Russell brought. Vernon is David’s cousin.

My sister, Julie, is making the cutest owls for the boxes for ages 2-4 children. They are beautiful and will be wonderful treasures for the children who receive the shoeboxes. Julie got in over a hundred more colorful t-shirts yesterday, so she has already started adding the cute designs to the shirts.

Thanks too the Sunday School classes that are bringing in items for the “shoeboxes”. We are making lots of early progress this year! David and I are thankful.

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 19

Leviticus 7:28-9:6
Mark 3:31-4:25
Psalm 37:12-29
Proverbs 10:5

Don’t forget you can also listen to these Scriptures daily at OneYearBibleOnline.com

Love multiplies as you give it away.

Anna Lee

Lord’s Day

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’

The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12:30-31~

I talked with Walter Dykes last night. He said Kathy Dykes is doing well. Please continue to pray for her as she heals.

David’s brother, Donald, will receive radiation Monday and Tuesday and then be released to go home. Please pray for Donald and his family as they make this change again. Your prayers are greatly appreciated by the entire family.

Pray for Chuck Brister as the goes to MD Anderson to get evaluated there. Chuck also has lung cancer.

Operation Christmas Child – Beth Lee has volunteered to take the Mardi Gras beads home to separate and bag them for use in “shoeboxes”. Do you want to volunteer to work at the church with me one day or to take something home to work on there? Let me know.

The Valentine Banquet was a success last night. Thanks to Mike Estay and Frank Fowler for manning the grill and Marie Coon and others working in the kitchen.

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 9

EXODUS 29:1-30:10
MATTHEW 26:14-46
PSALM 31:19-24
PROVERBS 8:14-26

First Baptist Church, Kentwood and a number of other churches broadcast their Sunday morning services for those who are not able to be at church or those who would like to hear/see more than one service. Check out local churches on Facebook. The service from FBC, K begins at 10:30 this morning and is available any day and time after that.

Prayers have made such a difference in the way David feels and what he is able to do. Please remember to pray daily.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Taste and see that the LORD is good;

blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

~Psalm 34:8~

Marion Antoinette “Doll” Gray Willson

July 09, 1936 – January 24, 2020

A life-long resident of Kentwood, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born July 9, 1936 in Kentwood and was 83 years of age. She was a retired dairy farmer and a member of Pine Ridge United Methodist Church. She is survived by 2 sons, Paul Willson and wife, Mary Ann, Kentwood and Jimmy Willson and wife, Laurie, Houston, TX; daughter, Tracy Willson Desselles and husband, Gary, Abita Springs; 7 grandchildren, Jim Willson, J.J. Willson, Adam Willson and his wife, Lori, Bracy Willson Pinegar and husband, Jeff, Cristen Willson Blades and her husband, Landon, Colby Desselles and Bailey Desselles; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Nancy Birch and husband, Ladell, and Peggy Varnado and husband, Dr. Jimmie W. Varnado; 2 sisters-in-law, Kay Gray and Toni Gray; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Willson; parents, James and Nettie Gray; sister, Velma Georgia Gray; 5 brothers, James Hulon Gray and wife, Minette, Huey Gray and wife, Dorothy, Leahman Gray, Philip Gray, and James Monroe Gray. A graveside service will be held at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine Ridge, LA at 1:00PM on Monday, January 27, 2020 conducted by Rev. Dr. Michael Townsend. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 26

Exodus 2:11-3:22
Matthew 17:10-27
Psalm 22:1-18
Proverbs 5:7-14

David and I had a good week with OCC. Today, we are announcing what the classes at our church are purchasing for February. If you are not finished shopping for January, it is never too late.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast benefit this morning at 8 A.M. Enjoy the fellowship and food. Contribute to a need in the community chosen by a team of ladies who are always alert to needs and have a heart to help out.

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13~

Update on Irene Lascaro from Linda Hendry

Irene broke her hip for the third time. It is broken in two places. The miracle is that she does not have to have surgery. Just extensive rehab, Already up walking. Thank you for the prayers.

Christian Ratliff is home. Pray for him and his family as they make adjustments at home. Thank God for his good care at the hospital and for all those who have helped the family while Christian was hospitalized in Baton Rouge.

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 21, for mistake I made yesterday.

Genesis 42:18-43:34
Matthew 13:47-14:12
Psalm 18:16-36
Proverbs 4:7-10

January Bible Study at New Zion was wonderful. We attended all four nights and heard the introduction at FBC,K last Wednesday. Bro. Darrell did a great job and managed to get people involved in discussions at each table. We loved seeing our New Zion friends and spending the time with them studying God’s Word.

Baptist Press –http://www.bpnews.net/

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast benefit Sunday morning at 8 A.M. The food and fellowship is always good. The cause is worthy.

Please continue to pray for those who have been on our prayer list lately and for those I did not list too.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word.

~Psalm 119:114~

Mr. Sherrill Caraway was able to return to his home yesterday after spending an uncertain week in the hospital in Baton Rouge. Pray he will feel good and improve at home.

Christian Ratlliff’s ear surgery went well. Once he is healed from surgery, his new devices will be turned on. Pray all go as smoothly as planned.

Julie Smith Eudy, my sister, will be having surgery at Ochsner Hospital on Jefferson Monday. Please begin to cover her with your prayers. Please pray for the surgery and the recovery period.

Julie and I have completed the process of cutting, surging, folding, and grouping more than enough colorful washcloths for the shoeboxes we will pack in October. They are beautiful! I am anxious for the children to have them to enjoy for many years. Our present projects include stuffing two-pocket folders for the boys and girls in the two older age groups.

Read the Bible in 2020 – January 21

Genesis 42:18-43:34
Matthew 13:47-14:12
Psalm 18:16-36
Proverbs 4:7-10

The January Bible Study of Jeremiah is going well at New Zion Baptist Church. There are two more nights. It’s not too late to join the group. They start at 6:30 P.M. with Bro. Darryl Miller teaching the group.

The Kentwood youth are planning for the annual Valentine Banquet which will be Saturday, February 8. A steak supper will be served that night. You can purchase your $20 tickets at the church office or from a youth. Proceeds from the banquet will help with the cost of youth camp this summer.

We all know about being selfish. Let’s practice being selfless today in our prayers and actions.

Anna Lee