Twice I have been told that Kristi Alford has completed round one of treatment and is waiting to return to begin round two.
From James Rimes:
Mike Waller lost his daughter Stephanie,age21, yesterday. The Waller family desperately need our prayers.
Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates
Wednesday
“Rejoice always,
pray without ceasing,
in everything give thanks;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
~1Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV~
Linda K. Graves of East Fork is being pampered at her sister and brother-in-law’s home. Thank God for family members who can and will step up when needed.
Services for Jimmy Wall will be Saturday at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 9:30 – 11:00 when there will be a brief service and a private burial. The family requests no food and no burial. Please pray for the family.
Scripture Writing – John 15:1-4
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Bread of Life” – https://billygraham.org/devotion/bread-of-life/
- I am the living bread that came down from heaven . . .
~John 6:51~ - “Break Thou the Bread of Life”
Continue to pray for our country as we move closer to election day.
Operation Christmas Child is one of the greatest mission projects we do at FBC, Kentwood. During the last few months, we have collected socks, hats, notebooks, flashlights, erasers, dolls, brushes, and many other items that we will pack into shoeboxes Saturday at 6 P.M. Yesterday, we did one of our final tasks, filling zipper storage bags with candy. I thank all who supplied candy and those who came to put the candy into bags. What fun it is to think of children opening their boxes and finding their bags of candy and lots of other things. Most of all, I’m thankful we are packing Jesus into each box and providing children with the opportunity to learn about Jesus through classes that will be taught in the following weeks. See you Saturday!
Thank you for reading and praying. Also, thank you for all you do!
Anna Lee
Monday
“And I am certain that God,
who began the good work within you,
will continue his work until it is finally finished
on the day when Christ Jesus returns”
~Philippians 1:6 NLT~
Stan Williams, son of J.L. and Wanzie WIlliams, traveled to Houston yesterday and will begin a week of treatment while hospitalized at M.D. Anderson. Then, he will come home until time for the next treatment, until he has completed six treatments. (Thanks to David Brabham for the update.) . Please pray for Stan and his family as he is treated for lymphoma.
John Lewis Brooke
July 03, 1979 – October 18, 2016
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3983494
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Scripture Writing – John 10:14-18
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Prejudice is Weakness” – https://billygraham.org/devotion/prejudice-is-weakness/
- Judge not, that ye be not judged.
~Matthew 7:1~ - “Jesus Loves the Little Children”
- Lyrics – http://childbiblesongs.com/song-30-jesus-loves-the-little-children.shtml
- History – http://www.allaboutgod.com/jesus-loves-the-little-children.htm
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_xdkk_sXgA (Watch and listen. I think a big smile will come to your face.)
“Young” Ladies Birthday Party
- Tuesday
- 11 A.M.
- The Cafe
Friday Morning Bible Study will be a work time for Operation Christmas Child.
Preparation for Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
- Monday – Candy donations can be left at the church office
- Tuesday – Candy donations will be bagged for shipment
- Wednesday – Tables will be moved after prayer meeting
- Friday – Decorating and other work in fellowship hall
- Saturday – Packing party scheduled for 6 P.M.
- Wear Christmas colors
- Bring delicious Christmas snacks to share with other packers.
- Shoeboxes packed
- Everyone is encouraged to be a part of this big event.
- You will have an opportunity to sign up for working on November 14-21 as FBC,Kentwood serves as a drop-off location.
I’m so excited about the shoeboxes and all the needy children who will be receiving them!
Anna Lee
Sunday
And may your hearts be fully committed
to the LORD our God,
to live by his decrees
and obey his commands,
as at this time.
~1 Kings 8:61~
David and I got to briefly visit Linda K. Graves yesterday afternoon in Kentwood. Linda was released from Ochsner yesterday, after having two procedures which will hopefukky work for her. She was home long enough to pack her things to go to live with her sister in Mandeville. Linda cannot be alone in case her problem returns. She has a wonderful attitude. David was able to lead us in a sweet prayer. She reminded me that she will be only a phone call away.
Tracye’ Crow Watson
May 10, 1961 – October 20, 2016
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3982961
Betty Lee Walker Seals
September 08, 1931 – October 22, 2016
Scripture Writing – John 10: 9-13 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A9-13&version=NIV
Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com
Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Where is Heaven” – https://billygraham.org/devotion/where-is-heaven/
- I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me.
~Luke 22:29~ - “When We All Get to Heaven”
If you purchased bags of individually wrapped for our shoeboxes, please bring them today. If you need to make purchases, please leave the candy in the church office tomorrow.
Tuesday, we will have our monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe Tuesday at 11:00.
Have a great Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee
Saturday
The LORD will establish you as his holy people,
as he promised you on oath,
if you keep the commands of the LORD your God
and walk in obedience to him.
~Deuteronomy 28:9~
Pray for America and the elections in a couple of weeks.
Pray for my classmate, Pam Lewis Hollifield, who has fallen and had to have a hip replacement. She grew up at Arcola and now lives in Amite.
Lilyon Brister (Updated Obituary) David told me she was probably Dwaine Creel’s aunt, not his sister. I also must admit I always thought her name was “Lillian”.
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3970865
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Obedience or Preference” – http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/in-touch/
- No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.” ~John 10:18~
- “Trust and Obey”
Operation Christmas Child – Individually wrapped hard candy still needed
Scripture Writing – John 10:5-8
I know you have noticed the drop in temperatures. Didn’t God have a wonderful plan to bring smiles and happiness to us this time of the year?
Anna Lee
Friday Updates
Linda K. Graves of East Fork said she will have another procedure in the morning. That may tell doctors what they need to do next. Keep praying. (Betty Simpson reminded me this morning of the solo Linda sang at the WMU meeting Monday. It was “Pray for Me”!)
Shira Easley is now in Greensburg for the next 21 days to get her built up and ready for the next step. Pray for her too.
Friday
Praise the LORD.
Blessed are those who fear the LORD,
who find great delight in his commands
~Psalm 112:1~
Please pray for Linda Frazier’s sister, Ann Whitman, who is hospitalized in Ruston.
Linda K. Graves – I’ll update later.
Scripture Writing – John 10:1-4
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Unfailing Love” – http://odb.org/2016/10/21/unfailing-love-3/
- Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! ~Psalm 63:3~
- “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
Opportunities
- Today – Friday morning Bible study at 10
- Sunday – Sunday School Worship (A.M. & P.M.); Kids in Action at 5:30
- Next week – Preparations for Packing Party (Contact me to help.)
- Tuesday – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party
- Wednesday – Children in Action; Prayer Meeting – 6 P.M.
- Friday & Saturday – Preparation for Packing Party
- Saturday – Packing Party (Children, youth, and adults) – 6 P.M. – 325 Shoeboxes
Need! – Individually wrapped hard candy for 325 shoeboxes. Please bring your donation to me Sunday morning. Thanks so much.
Third Thursday at the Cabin – Good attendance and food/Great music (James Rimes) and devotional (David). If you missed it, mark your calendar for next month and guard the date.
What a blessing to us to have another Third Thursday Gathering here! God continues to bless us in a big way!
Anna Lee
Thursday Addition
Lilyon Creel Brister – Mother of Brenda Edwards and brother of Dwaine Creel
I do not list the elections daily, but it’s in my thoughts and prayers. It’s less than three weeks away.
I want to end this with something very positive. The church chimes are back in operation! I heard about them Monday and heard them myself before missions last night. Oh, how good it was to hear them again. Thank-you to those who helped get them ringing again!
Thursday
For we did not follow cleverly devised stories
when we told you about the coming
of our Lord Jesus Christ in power,
but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
~2 Peter 1:16~
Mr. Harlon Toney‘s last information from his doctor is that the problem is not as bad as first thought. The doctor is scheduling a non-invasive surgery for two weeks. Please pray for Mr. Harlon and his family.
Bubba Hulkaby continues to improve. Please continue to pray.
Mark Shaw also continues to pray. Pray for him and his family, especially my friend, Coach Shaw.
Jimmy Schwartz is amazing. His personality is still the same even though Jimmy is in a hospital bed. Keep praying for Jimmy and his amazed family.
Sammy Broyles is in Hood Memorial Rehab. Pray for him and for Sheila.
Carl Cutrer, who now lives in the Osyka area, has been “under the weather”, but is improving.
Linda Graves of East Fork led the music at our associational WMU meeting Monday and sang a beautiful solo, but developed serious health issues Tuesday. She is now in Ochsner, New Orleans. She is still undergoing tests to determine the extent of her problem while doctors are making decisions about her treatment. Please pray for her.
Scripture Writing – Colossians 2:6-10
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song
- “Your Journey” – http://odb.org/2016/10/20/your-journey/
- I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. ~John 14:18~
- Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading. ~Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest~
- “Moment by Moment”
I have a confession to make. I dearly love teaching Children in Action (missions) and helping boys and girls learn and do missions. They are excited about helping to pack the shoeboxes on the 29th. They have already spent their mission offering money to purchase needed items and given their efforts in preparing some of the items such as the school boxes that will be going in the boxes. Plan to be a part of a wonderful night. Wear your Christmas colors, bring a Christmas snack, and put on a big smile. Your heart will be warmed! We are still collecting individually wrapped hard candy. It will be very helpful to have your donation in by Sunday.
Tonight, we gather at the cabin for our monthly Third Thursday gathering. I look forward to seeing many of you tonight at 6:30.
Anna Lee
Wednesday Addition
I have heard several different hospitals named for Shira Easley‘s location, but the latest one is from Glenda Harrell, Shira’s first cousin. She says Shira is still in St. Tammany, but is being released this afternoon or in the morning to come to Greensburg for 21 days. Pray for her. Visit if you get a chance.
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