Category: Other Churches

Sunday – The Lord's Day

This is the day which the Lord hath made;

we will rejoice and be glad in it.  

~Psalm 118:24~

 

Announcement – I’m passing on an invitation to you.

Jeff Bates will be doing a free concert/testimony tonight at Roseland Baptist Church.  The service will begin at 6:00 P.M.  If you have a friend or family member dealing with an addiction, be sure to invite them to go with you.

http://jeffbatesspeaks.com/jeff_bates_biography.html

Daily devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Maintain Unity”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “Coffee on the Wall”

http://academictips.org/blogs/coffee-on-the-wall/

Hymn of the Day – “Serve the Lord with Gladness”

Serve the Lord with gladness in our works and ways.
Come before His presence with our songs of praise.
Unto Him our Maker, we would pledge anew
Life’s supreme devotion to service true.

Serve the Lord with gladness, thankful all the while
For His tender mercies, for His loving smile.
Blessed truth enduring, always just the same.
We will serve with gladness and praise His name.

Serve the Lord with gladness, this shall be our theme.
As we walk together, in His love supreme.
Listening, ever listening for the still small voice.
His sweet Will so precious, will be our choice.

Serve Him with gladness, Enter His courts with song.
To our Creator, true praises belong.
Great is His mercy, wonderful is His name.
We gladly serve Him, His great love proclaim.

(Words/Music by B.B. McKinney)

God answered a long-time prayer yesterday.  What a blessing! Thanks to those who prayed for me yesterday.

Be sure to find the blessings of this day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Tell to the generation to come the praises of the LORD,

and His strength and His wondrous works

that He has done.”

~Psalm 78:4b~

 

Peggy Stinson 

Peggy has been placed on hospice care.  Please pray for her and for her family.

Susie Sharkey

Susie will be having shoulder surgery tomorrow.  Pray for her surgery and her rehabilitation.

Wanda Smith

Wanda’s food surgery is Wednesday.  Pray for her surgery and rehabilitation.

Harry Goynes

Harry, of Roseland, is hospitalized with a weak heart and fluid around his lungs.   Thank God for continuing to watch over Harry and his family.

Tristan Grice

Tristan Grice left early this morning for ten months of mission work in Honduras.  As you pray for her ministry there, pray for Tristan and her family here in Kentwood.

Jadon’s Story

Pray for Jadon as he sees he doctor in Detroit today for a check-up.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “True Greatness”

http://odb.org/

Quotes – “Positive Quotes”

http://academictips.org/blogs/positive-quotes/

Hymn of the Day – Southern Gospel – “God on the Mountain”

Written by Tracy Dart (http://www.darttmusic.com/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWwfQ_3iY4s

WMU Quarterly Meeting

10:00 This morning at Spring Creek Baptist Church

Memorial Service; Message by Rev. Gibby McMillan

Bring a “covered dish”.

Health Kit for Angola Inmates

Your health kits are due at FBC, K Sunday morning or at your local church as announced.  Let’s all help to get a health kit to each of the 6,2000 inmates.

Have a blessed day.  Many of our friends are sick with the flu or the “crud”.  Be careful.

Anna Lee

Monday

“God will bless us,

and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.

~Psalm 67:7~

 

Chris Primes

Pray for Chris, his family, and the medical staff as he has surgery today.  Pray he will be a healthier, pain-free young man when this process is completed.

Mrs. Katie Blades

“Miss” Katie is hospitalized in Greensburg.  Please add her to your prayer list.

January Bible Study of Exodus

The January Bible Study at New Zion Baptist Church was taught by Matther Belser.  He did an excellent job of leading the large group through an introduction and the first chapters of Exodus.  The study will continue Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 at New Zion.  It’s not too late to join the group.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Much More than Survival”

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “A Box of Kisses”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-box-of-kisses/

Hymn of the Day – “To the Work”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-box-of-kisses/

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

For those of you interested in becoming international missionaries, those who know someone considering international missions, or for those simply interested in missions in general, you may learn a lot of useful missionary information by using this page.

http://going.imb.org/

Health Kits for Angola Prisoners

There is a current mission project to provide health kits to 6.200 inmates.  The completed kits will be due at First Baptist Church on the morning of the 26th.  I hope you will consider packing one of more kits.  Each kit is estimated to cost only $5.00.

Linens for Restore

Good, clean linens are being collected for donation to Restore in Amite.  You can leave your donations at the office or main entrance of FBC, Kentwood.

Third Thursday

This is the week of our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  We meet at 6:30 and welcome you to join us.  It is a time of food, fellowship, music, inspiring thoughts, and prayer.

How are you going to use this day to increase your Biblical knowledge and understanding? How are you going to use this day to use your Christian influence?  How are you going to use this day to meet a need?

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Remember how far you have fallen.

Return to me and change the way you think and act,

and do what you did at first.”

~Revelation 2:5~

Mrs. Martha Traylor

“Miss” Martha continues to have problems with her medications.  She will be transferred to another hospital so this problem can be worked out.

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Heath Rohner’s Dad

Heath’s dad was admitted to the hospital last night.  He’s better now.  Tests are being done.  Keep the family in your prayers.

Mrs. Iris Cunningham

“Miss” Iris’ wake will be at Roseland Baptist Church from 12:00 until the 2:00 service Wednesday.  She will be missed by many.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Words that Help and Heal”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Stories – “The Loser who Never Gave Up”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-loser-who-never-gave-up/

Hymn of the Day – “Never Alone” (one of my favorites)

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neveralo.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Jungle Life”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12222&LanguageID=1709

January Bible Study

Rev. Gibby McMillan will be leading the January Bible Study at New Zion Baptist Church.  This will begin Sunday Evening at 6:30 P.M. and continue through Wednesday evening.  You are invited to join them.

We are doing fine on this 15 degree morning, thanks to David watching over the plants, the animals, and me.  I trust you are okay too!  If you need anything, please give us a call.

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Betty C.  She has an appointment at the end of the year at Ochsner to consider surgery.

Mrs. Anne Newton Ellzey

Anne of Roseland had a stroke and a fall.  She’s in room 3112 at North Oaks.  Pray for her and her children as she is evaluated.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church of St. Helena’s Sixth Ward

Pine Ride will hold their monthly breakfast tomorrow morning at 8:00.  The meal is free, but donations are accepted for the chosen community/area need selected by a committee.

 

Friday

“Suddenly there was a multitude

of the heavenly host with the angel,

praising God and saying:

Glory to God in the highest heaven, a

nd peace on earth to people He favors!”

~Luke 2:13-14, HCSB~

 

Austin Rose

Austin is doing well and will begin the next round of treatment.  Keep thanking God for each step along the road to his treatment.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Churches are beginning to learn where their boxes were delivered.  East Fork Baptist Church has learned their boxes went to South Africa.  Tickfaw Baptist Church has learned their boxes went to Honduras.  Think of how those little children’s faces will be smiling when they receive their own boxes.

John Q. “Clabber” Corkern
(April 29, 1928 – December 18, 2013) 

A resident of Hammond, died at 8:45 AM on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born April 29, 1928 in Amite, and was 85 years of age. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He loved farming, animals and flowers. He was a 32 degree Mason and Past Master of Spring Creek Masonic Lodge #184, a member of the Acacia Shrine Temple , Baton Rouge Scottish Rite. and a Past Patron of Camellia Chapter #142 Order of Eastern Star. Survived by wife, Carol Gainey Morgan Corkern, Hammond; 3 sons, Thomas L. Corkern, Independence, Kenny W. Corkern, Hammond and Keith D. Corkern, Baton Rouge; step children, Tim Morgan, Hammond, Patty Robinson, Mandeville, Sharon Morgan, Hammond and Ron Morgan, Mandeville; 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild; 7 brothers and sisters, Vernell Seal, Amite, Margaret Ann Seal, Franklinton, Shirley Holden, Amite, Vickie Loomis, Ferriday, Sue Robertson, Kentwood, Barbara Rae Cox, Amite, and Alfred Corkern, Ferriday. Preceded in death by parents, John J. & Viola Corkern; son, John W. Corkern; 1 infant son; 2 infant daughters; step son, Jeffrey P. Morgan and grandson, Craig Corkern. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9AM until Masonic and Religious services at 11AM Saturday, December 21, 2013. Services conducted by Elder Mason Miley and Elder Mark Harrison. Interment Friendship Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press 

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Taking Refuge”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Story – “Things are Not always as They Appear”

http://academictips.org/blogs/things-are-not-always-as-they-appear/

Hymn of the Day – “Angels from the Realms of Glory”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/f/afrglory.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “The Long Haul”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12640&LanguageID=1709

Thanks to those who came to the Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  We were so blessed to have all of you in our home.  

Anna Lee

Monday Addition

We are looking forward to hearing Christmas music at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Albany.  Rev. Joe Dunn, who grew up in Greensburg, is the pastor.  The minister of music is our long-time friend, Rev. Dennis Walker.   The Living Christmas Tree will be at 7:00 tonight and Tuesday.

Directions – Take the Albany exit from I-12.  Turn north toward town.  The church will be on the right about a mile from the interstate, before you reach town.

Tonight’s bonus: Kacie and Kody Walker will both has solos tonight!

Sunday

“Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign:

The virgin will conceive,

have a son,

and name him Immanuel.”

~Isaiah 7:14, HCSB~

 

Dr. Earl Council

Dr. Council is doing much better now.  He no longer has pain in his legs or his back.  “Miss” Nadine, speaking for the family, thanks you for praying.

East Fork Baptist Church (from Dana Hendry)

Join us at East Fork tomorrow morning (today) as all choirs take part in our Christmas Celebration! Bible Study will begin at 10:00 AM and the Morning Worship at 11:00.
Our Deacons/Wives annual Christmas meal will be at Mr. Whiskers following morning worship!
Plan now to be at East Fork tomorrow!

7th Annual Two Rivers Associational Lottie Moon Tea

2:00 P.M.  today!

FBC, Kentwood

FBC, Kentwood’s Christmas Program tomorrow at 6P.M.

I keep hearing reports of choir members who have been sick the past few days.  The old devil is working to hinder the Christmas program tonight, but I fully expect him to lose out and God to be glorified.

Third Thursday Meeting 

We will be meeting this week at the Alford cabin.

6:30 P.M. Thursday

We promise great food, fellowship, and a sweet devotional/worship time!

Renew some friendships; make some new friends who honor and serve the Lord.

Albert Joseph Ashmore
(June 24, 1945 – December 14, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, LA, he died at 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center on Bluebonnet. He was born June 24, 1945 in Plaquemine and was 68 years of age. He was a retired Major with the Louisiana Department of Correction. He is survived by his wife, Janie M. Ashmore; daughter, Laura R. Ashmore; grandson, Michael Joseph Cardy; 5 sisters, Lillie Bovard, Linda d’Monye’, Faye Dunlap, Jan LaBorde and Dale Rochel; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert F. Ashmore and Delta M. Richardson; 2 sisters, Virgie Ann Beach and Birdie Ashmore; brother, David Aucoin. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Donnie Easley and Rev. Leroy McElveen. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Tom McNabb, Jimmy Harrell, Jeff Dunlap, Ralph Cardy, Aubrey McMillan and Gary Halvin. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Frazier, Lance LaBorde and Buddy Bovard. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

We sat behind him at NZBC Sunday night.  We never know!

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Canceled Christmas”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Story – “Christmas Miracle – A Real Story”

http://academictips.org/blogs/christmas-miracle-real-story/

What did “Santa” do?  He prayed at Sarah’s side at the hospital.

Hymn of the Day – “What Child is This?”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/whatcist.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Lottie’s Life in Brief

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/aboutlottiemoon.asp?PageNavID=110

Without Christmas, there would be no Easter!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Nations will come to your light,

and kings to the brightness of your radiance.”

~Isaiah 60:3, HCSB~

 

Choir Members

Pray for the choir members at FBC, Kentwood and other churches who have practiced and practiced for the Christmas programs they will be presenting.  It seems like all the practicing, the weather, and the devil all work against those who will be sharing with us again this year.

Ray Davis

We have a request from Ms. Fay Shoemaker to pray for Ray Davis of Texas who is having major surgery today.  Be sure to honor her request.

Ms. Martha Traylor

Ms. Martha is still hospitalized at Hood Memorial in room 4 with bronchitis and fluid around her heart.  The family would appreciate your prayers and your words of encouragement for her.

Linda Phillips

Linda has been released from North Oaks.  Thanks for praying for her.

Jerry Doughty

Jerry has also been released from North Oaks.  Thank for praying for him too.

Special Christmas Prayers

Pray for families celebrating the first Christmas without a loved one and for those who will not be celebrating with their families this year.  Pray for those who will be working while their families are gathering, for those traveling, for those who are not together because of other responsibilities.

Our Daily Bread – “Lasting Rewards “

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Stories – “The Real Pearl Necklace”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-real-pearl-necklace/

Hymn of the Day – “O Holy Night”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/h/oholynit.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “What are the Global Needs?”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=11939&LanguageID=1709

Baptist Press – Wonderful stories as usual!

BPNews.net

Enjoy your Christmas activities, but be sure to focus on the reason for the holiday.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“She will give birth to a son,

and you are to name Him Jesus,

because He will save His people from their sins.”

~Mathew 1:21, HCSB~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Costume or Uniform?”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – Religious Stories – Planting Potatoes

http://academictips.org/blogs/planting-potatoes/

Hymn of the Day – “Bringing in the Sheaves”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/r/bringing.htm

Lottie Moon Christ Offering – “What Happens When You Give”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=11748&LanguageID=1709

Rev. Dennis Walker invited us to attend church/supper at his church, Bethlehem Baptist, in Albany last night because of a special speaker they had to promote the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.  The visiting missionaries are based in Prague, Czech Republic, where Jennie and her family live and serve.  What a joy and a blessing to hear Will and Rachel speak to the group and to us personally.  May God continue to bless their ministry and to give them comfort as they leave their oldest child to attend college at Southeastern.

Living Christmas Tree

Sunday – Tuesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Albany

If you have never experienced a living Christmas tree, I highly recommend this.  My Texas uncle, Charles Tolleson, did this with his choirs.  This has been done at FBC, Amite in the past.  Now, it is in Albany.  Be blessed and be put in the right mood for the holiday –  to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

“KING OF GLORY, KING OF LOVE”

FBC, Kentwood

Sunday, December 15th at 6:00 P.M.

Lottie Moon Christmas Tea

FBC, Kentwood

Sunday, December 15th R 2 P.M.

Rev. Franklin Graham said ten million shoe boxes were given through Operation Christmas Child this year.  Thank God for those who packed and prayed over each box and for the child who will receive each box in the coming days.

Rev. Billy Graham, 95, is still hospitalized.  He is weak.  The family would appreciate you prayers for him.

Have a wonderful day.  Remember, Jesus is the Only reason for the season!

Anna Lee