Category: Quote(s)

Tuesday

“I cry aloud to the LORD,

and He answers me from His holy mountain.”

~Psalm 3:4, HCSB~

 

 

Let’s pray for the battles going on in Syria and the trouble in the Middle East in general.

Bible Study on Dorcus – Read Acts 9:36-42.

Hope Center – Go to the Facebook page,Two Rivers Baptist Association HOPE Center, and “like” so you will be able to keep up with Hope Center.

Hope Center – The driveway around the building was being installed yesterday.  It will be used when food is distributed.  The progress continues….

Baptist Press –   bpress@sbc.net via dbmsgs.us 

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

  • “An Emergency of the Spirit” –   http://odb.org/2014/09/23/an-emergency-of-the-spirit/
  • “David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son.”                                                                                                                                                        ~2 Samuel 1:17~
  • “God does more than hear words; He reads hearts.”                     ~ Our Daily Bread~
  • “Fill My Cup, Lord” –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4l2yY2r95g

“Young” ladies, don’t forget the birthday party at 11:00 at The Cafe.

Anna Lee

Monday

“With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.”

~Matthew 19:26, HCSB~

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • “For a long time we wanted to start a Sunday school ministry in our church but somehow just couldn’t get around getting started. Samaritan’s Purse has made that possible with the OCC shoeboxes distribution and the TGJ discipleship courses in the church. Today we have a Sunday school of forty-five and they are consistent in their attendance. Thirty of those children are involved in The Greatest Journey course. We have recently started Sunday night meetings with the parents of many of those children. There has been a refreshing in the assembly after gift distribution. Thanks to Samaritan’s Purse and glory to God.” – Pastor Bholaram, Guyana
  • “I wanted to share this awesome story with you all. One of our Connect team members received a call from Boone last year asking him to help a local woman with her boxes. It was July of last year and Todd showed up at Maria’s house to help her by picking up the shoeboxes she had already packed. Her apartment AND her friend’s apartment were overflowing. Maria came here from Brazil as a child. She first started filling shoeboxes about 7 years ago after visiting Brazil. She went to a school while there and was devastated by what she saw. A little boy was so excited to have a NEW pencil. She watched the teacher take the pencil and break it into lots of pieces for the other kids to share. She was so affected by this that she came home and started packing. She packs over a box a day and does each box individually. Last year she packed over 600 boxes and Todd has already picked up over 300 for this year. Oh, did I mention she is in her late 70’s? This is one inspirational lady!!” – Stephanie S.
  • “I received a box this year and I was so excited because it was my first time. I was happy because when I opened it there were things inside that were not just for me, there were some that I could share with my nephew. I just hope that you all will put pictures, letters or address so that somehow, we can say thank you to you.” – Shannon C., shoebox recipient
  • “Can You Make a Box for Me?” –  http://kidzmatter.com/can-you-make-a-box-for-me/
  • Do you include letters in your shoebox gift?  One more shoebox, one more gospel opportunity!

 

  • At FBC, Kentwood, we are progressing on collecting items for our boxes.
  • We will have our second and last craft day Saturday at 1:00 P.M.  Join us!
  • November 1st is the date for our packing party.  Everyone is invited to a Christmas party during which time we will fill the shoeboxes for shipment.
  • What a blessing this has been to me!  What a blessing this will be to many little children!  We can all be a part of “growing the Kingdom”!

Hope Center

  • It is so rewarding to be a part of this ministry.  I wish I could be there every minute the doors are open!  It will only get better!
  • We still need household items, furniture, appliances, food donations, and people to work!
  • Call and volunteer.
  • Drop in and see the progress!

Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana Missions

(from the website –http://georgiabarnette.org/)

  • Each year, the Georgia Barnette State Mission Offering draws attention to God’s work being carried out across Louisiana. Your church has the opportunity to join God in His work, but now is the time to start preparing your leadership and membership for this incredible challenge.

 In recent years, superhero movies have been incredibly popular. Every manner of super-powered crime fighter has been battling bad guys on big screens across the country—and there’s no end in sight.

But when you really sit back and look at what defines a superhero, one quality sticks out above the rest: the willingness to do something. After all, the ability to fly or climb walls or outsmart criminals really means nothing if the one given those gifts decides to stay home and watch TV instead of hitting the streets and making a difference in the world.

  • This year’s goal is $1,945,000, and we need your help to make that goal a reality. As always, the funds raised in the Georgia Barnette Offering will go toward assisting missionaries around Louisiana in sharing the good news of Jesus through spoken words and loving actions. It will help them be devoted to “doing good” by being Jesus’ hands and feet in a world that needs to know Him.  (Each church sets it own goal every year.)
  • “Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good …                                                                                                                       ~Titus 3:14~

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

  • “Repeat Warnings” –  http://odb.org/
  • I marvel that you are turning away so soon                                                       from Him who called you in the grace of Christ,                                             to a different gospel.                                                                                                                                                                   ~Galatians 1:6~                    
  • Only one road leads to heaven— Jesus Christ is the way.                                                                                                                                                    ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Jesus Saves” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesussav.htm

Scriptures about Discouragement

  • Psalm 34:17-19 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
  • Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
  • Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
  • Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
  • Isaiah 40:31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
  • Isaiah 42:16 And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them.
  • Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
  • Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
  • Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
  • 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
  • 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
  • 2 Corinthians 5:7 for we walk by faith, not by sight.
  • Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
  • Philippians 4:1-9 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
  • 1 Peter 1:6-9 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Opportunities for the Week

  • “Young” Ladies Birthday Party @ the Cafe Tuesday at 11:00 A.M.
  • Prayer Meeting in the Fellowship Hall Wednesday at 6:00 P.M.
  • Ladies’ Bible Study  Friday at 10:00 A.M.(Dorcus – Acts 9:36-42)
  • Craft Day for Operation Christmas Child Saturday in the Fellowship Hall at 1:00 P.M.
  • Hope Center in Roseland – Call 247-2235 for a time to work.  Visit any time they are open.

 

“For we walk by faith, not by sight”

                                ~ 2 Corinthians 5:7 ~

Anna Lee

Saturday

Commit your work to the Lord,

and your plans will be established.

~Proverbs 16:3~

 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and do not lean on your own understanding.  

~Proverbs 3:5~

And this gospel of the kingdom

will be proclaimed throughout the whole world

as a testimony to all nations,

and then the end will come.  

~Matthew 24:14~

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • “My neighborhood church collected items during vacation bible school. I pick stuff up all year round and have a bin full to fill shoebox. This year I took my 5 year old nephew to the store to pick up some toys he thought other children might like. He was so excited to take his bag of toys, school supplies, and hygiene items and donate them!” – Melanie S.“I was shocked that someone I didn’t even know would take the time to pray for me.” – Divine, shoebox recipient
  • On the shoebox gift distribution day, there was a girl who was very poor and her shoes were broken. When she opened the shoebox there was a pair of shoes her size. She put them on and couldn’t stop crying for joy. – Pastor Pedro, Colombia
  • “Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive, and he will be blessed on the earth. You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies. The Lord will strengthen him on his bed of illness; You will sustain him on his sickbed.” Psalm 41:1-3
  • Today at 1 P.M., FBC, K will have a craft day to make items to go in the shoeboxes.  Join us in the fellowship hall to help (no special skills required).

Hope Center 

  • The grass is cut.
  • The sidewalk has been uncovered.
  • The gravel has been donated and spread.
  • The mailbox is up.
  • Two signs will be delivered today.
  • The clothes are hung.
  • The air condition is working!!!
  • Etc.
  • The dedication is set for Tuesday at 9 A.M.
  • “To God be the Glory”

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, a Quote, and a Song

  • “Think of Them No More” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/13/think-of-them-no-more/
  • “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins.”                                   ~Isaiah 43:25~                                                                                                                                                 “Where sin increased,                                                                                           grace increased all the more,                                                                                   so that, just as sin reigned in death,                                                                  so also grace might reign through righteousness                                       to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”     ~Romans 5:20~                                                                                                                                               “Greater love has no one than this,                                                                      that he lay down his life for his friends.”                            ~ John 15:13~
  “When God saves us,                                                                                                 our sins are forgiven forever.”                              ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Grace Greater Than Our Sins”                           

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/g/ggreater.htm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 “ What a Friend We Have in Jesus”                                                                                                                                                                                                                http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/f/wafwhij.htm

Women’s Ministry

  • Associational meeting at FBC, K Monday at 10:00 A.M.
  • Bring a “dish” for lunch.
  • Speaker – Sylvester Humphrey, Coordinator of Hope Center
  • Focus – Week of Prayer for State Missions
  • All ladies are invited and encouraged to attend.

Fall Food Round-Up

Sunday is your last opportunity to take staples or checks to your local church for pick-up early Monday morning.  The children of the LA Baptist Children’s Home will be blessed by the food you contribute.

There are many names listed on the prayer lists of individual churches.  Please pray for each family and for the family of those who are not listed, but have a need.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Be a blessing to others today as He blesses you!

Anna Lee

Friday

“But from there, you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him when you seek Him

with all your heart and all your soul.”

~Deuteronomy 4:29, HCSB~

 

Joe Easley

I heard some good news yesterday.  Joe Easley, who has been terribly sick, is better.  I thank God for a good day for Joe and for his  friends and fellow church people who have been so faithful to a man who has been so faithful to God.  Have a good day today, Joe.

Joe’s Grandson

Joe’s grandson was involved in an accident over the weekend.  The early news was that the young man broke this back.  That is true, but it seems the break was on the front and fixable.  Thank-you, Jesus.

Nancy Carruth

Nancy, of Greensburg,  got some medical results yesterday from tests she had been undergoing.  She will need additional testing and some procedures, but thankfully, her health can be improved through modern medicine.  We’re praying for you, Nancy.

Austin Rose

Austin Rose of the Atlanta area has parents who grew up in Amite.  A year ago, he was found to have a serious health issue.  Last weekend, his friends honored his with a sign and recognition at the football game that said, “HE WON”!  Austins family in LA and GA thank you for your prayers and support during this difficult year.

Steve Hatchel of Texas

Please continue to pray for Boyd’s dad and the rest of the family.

Craft Day for Operation Christmas Child

Ladies of all ages are invited to the fellowship hall of FBC, K tomorrow.  Crafts for the “shoeboxes” will be made so they can be delivered to children at Christmas.  Ladies OF ALL AGES are welcome to help.

Baptist Press –   The article, “Let’s Roll” (http://www.bpnews.net/43340/bible-study-lets-roll-sept-14), reminds us to “Do Something”.

Baptist Press –BPNews.net

Devotional, Scriptures,  Quotes, and a Song

  • “The Small Giant”  –   http://odb.org/2014/09/12/the-small-giant/
  • The Lord . . . will deliver me.                                                                                                            ~1 Samuel 17:37~                                                                                   This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.                                                                                                                    ~ 1 John 5:4~    
  • His confidence is not in what he has but in who is with him.                                                                                                                         ~Samuel~             Don’t tell God how big your giants are.                                                               Tell your giants how big your God is.                                                                                                             ~Poh Fang Chia~                                                                        
  • “Faith is the Victory” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/a/faithist.htm

Thanks for praying for these needs and for the needs of others who are on our hearts, but not listed here.  God appreciates when we pray specifically, not that He needs the information/reminder, but that we are going beyond saying “all the needs around us”

Remember, our theme for the Week of Prayer for state missions is “Do Something”.  What are you doing today?

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Be very careful, then, how you live—

not as unwise but as wise,”

~Ephesians 5:15 ~

 

Macy Gueldner   –

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/540e2c15a689b4ca51b08327

Lonnie Richardson

Born: April 25, 1947
Died: September 06, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2667698&fh_id=10545Center

Senior Adult Revival at NZBC

What a great meeting we had!  The church was full.  The preaching was good.  The singing was wonderful.  Food was plentiful and delicious.  Hugs were available everywhere.  God’s presence was felt in all that was done.

Today, the revival service will be at Kedron Baptist Church.  Fellowship and morning refreshments begin at 9:15, followed by choir practice at 9:30, and the service at 10:00.  If you missed yesterday, you can’t get a “retake”, but you can come today and tomorrow and experience revival with us.

Hope Center

After revival, I was privileged to work with a team of ladies from the Kentwood area at Hope Center.  It was the first time to begin organizing the things that will be sold.  The efforts of the ladies really made a difference.  There’s much more to do, so contact Sylvester Humphry or someone else to volunteer.  Remember, everyone is a volunteer. Many volunteers will be needed now and in the future.  Be thinking about how you can work Hope Center (food bank and/or thrift store) in your schedule.  Prepare to be greatly blessed.

We discovered a need yesterday.  Hope Center needs coat hangers.  If you bring some to FBC, Kentwood, I will deliver them.  You can leave them in the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, K.

The Lord’s Church, September 2014

1. Worship time adjustments for Sept. 21 – Sunday School at 9:15 AM and worship at 10:30 AM. (Sept 14- worship 9:30 AM / Life Group at 11).

2. New Children’s Ministry begins on Sept. 21 with Children’s Church at 10:30 AM

3. Revival begins on Sept. 21 at 10:30 with Pastor Louis Husser from Crossgate Church n Robert, LA. Revival continues Sunday night through Wednesday night at 6:30 each night. Pastor Louis’s wife, Charlotte, will be leading our music Sunday- Wednesday Nights.

4. New Young adult Sunday school class beginning as well on Sept 21.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Truett Cathy was a modern day hero.  No, he did not rescue people from burning buildings or hang the moon in place, but he had a food business that honored God and was concerned about people, especially young people.  When we visit Jason, we visit Berry College where Truett Cathy invested his money and efforts to help young people in so many ways – a place to live, someone to care about them, food, camp, and many others things, but the greatest was his Christian example and opportunities for them.  Truett Cathy’s life on earth is over, but he lives on through the lives of many young people.  Truett Cathy was a hero because he let Jesus to live in and show through his life.  Well done, Mr. Cathy.

Devotional, Scriptures,  a Quote, and a Song

  • “A Possum’s Pose” –   http://odb.org/2014/09/09/a-possums-pose/

  • [The Lord] neither faints nor is weary.                                                                                                              ~Isaiah 40:28~          

“Cast your cares upon the Lord and He will sustain you.”                                                                                                                  ~Psalm 55:22~

 

Please continue to pray for all the health and other needs that have been listed lately.

Anna Lee

Monday

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro

throughout the whole earth,

to show Himself strong

on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”

~2 Chronicles 16:9a, NKJV~

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Sow What?” –   http://odb.org/2014/09/08/sow-what/
  • He who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.                                                                                                        ~Proverbs 11:18~
“He who goes out weeping,                                                                              carrying seed to sow,                                                                                              will return with songs of joy,                                                                            carrying sheaves with him.”                                                                                                                     ~Psalm 126:6~

I was given information about some area churches yesterday.  I trust you will be thankful for these reports.

  • “We fed over 200 folks today at homecoming. They got a spiritual meal, courtesy of Gregg Potts and a down home southern meal too. It was nice to see so many and enjoy our newly remodeled fellowship hall and our new kitchen. Thanks to all who attended EFBC homecoming today. And for everyone who worked so hard on it. And a big thanks to Bro mike for all the hours he has put in at the church on the remodel.”
  • New Zion Baptist Church had five (5) decisions yesterday morning!
  • Roseland had a live band from their membership yesterday and looks forward to hearing more from them.
  • Spring Creek Baptist Church began a new Sunday School class yesterday “that will meet in the Grand Foyer of the new building.  The goal of this class is to dig a little deeper than what is usually possible in a normal class and to begin their journey they are beginning with the study Experiencing God Knowing And Doing The Will Of God.”
  • Bro. Jonathan and Ashley Statham were honored at a pounding yesterday at Kentwood.

Operation Christmas Child Quotes

  • “My neighborhood church collected items during vacation bible school. I pick stuff up all year round and have a bin full to fill shoebox. This year I took my 5 year old nephew to the store to pick up some toys he thought other children might like. He was so excited to take his bag of toys, school supplies, and hygiene items and donate them!” – Melanie S.
  • “My daughter Arianna was crowned National American Miss Georgia Princess Queen and has chosen to use her title to collect donations and pack boxes for Operation Christmas. Arianna is only six years old, but has a huge heart for other kids. When she heard there were kids who don’t get gifts she wanted to send all her gifts to them.” – Gina B.
  • “I thank God for the shoe box I received full of things I needed, but the most important gift was that I got to know Jesus and accepted Him as my Lord in my life. It was the first time I attended Church. Then, I was invited to study the class The Greatest Journey and I was very excited to have my own book to work on. It helped me grow and know Jesus’ life. I realized I had to change my behavior because of Jesus’ love. At home we have a lot of problems, but after I started to talk the Word of God to my parents, something started to happen because they started to come with me to church.” Maria Jose
  • “My daughter’s church is very involved in this ministry. She and her daughters, 10 and 11, look for things all year. I think they get as much, or more, from this ministry as those receiving the boxes!” – Jo Anne G.

The Senior Adult Revival for Two Rivers Association will be Monday – Wednesday.

  • 9:15 – Fellowship
  • 9:30 – Choir Practice
  • 10:00 – Service followed by lunch.
  • Different churches are providing the meal each day, so you do not have to cook for a pot luck lunch each day.

Hope Center Volunteers

I know of volunteers working at the center Monday and Tuesday afternoons and Thursday.  Feel free to join them.  “Do Something” is the theme of the Georgia Barnett Offering this year.  We can all contribute to missions in our area by volunteering.

Frozen Food to a Family

The delivery was made and the food was so greatly appreciated.  You sent food and love in those quart size bags yesterday.  Start filling bags for the first Sunday of next month.

 May God bless each one who makes the effort to help in any of these efforts.  

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Yours, LORD,

is the greatness and the power

and the glory and the splendor

and the majesty,

for everything in the heavens and on earth

belongs to You.

Yours, LORD, is the kingdom,

and You are exalted as head over all.”

~1 Chronicles 29:11, HCSB~

 

Ray and Beverly Blackwell are both in medical need now.  He had another treatment yesterday.  She was diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer problem and given two units of blood.  Please pray for both of them and their family.

Mrs. Hellen Morris will soon be returning to Kentwood.  Keep her and her family in your prayers.

Hope Center training at the church in Roseland at 10 A.M.  Lots of volunteers will be needed, so please come get in on the ground floor.

The Women of the Bible Study in the morning will be on Abigail.  If you cannot remember a lot about her, read I Samuel 25: 2-42 and come hear the discussion.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and Songs

  • “The Barking Lion” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/04/the-barking-lion/
  • “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches.”                                                                                                                ~Proverbs 22:1~
  • “The purest treasure mortal times afford is a spotless reputation.”                                                                                                                                                      ~Shakespeare~
  • “More Like Jesus Would I Be” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/o/morelikj.htm           “More Like the Master” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/o/morelikj.htm

“Do Something” today to impact someone for Jesus!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“All scripture is inspired by God

and is useful to teach us what is true

and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.

It corrects us when we are wrong

and teaches us to do what is right.”

~2 Timothy 3:16 NLT~

 

Alan Ray Blackwell was able to more a little better yesterday and walked with a walker.  Keep praying for him and his family.

Roger Lamar Lea, Sr.

Born: August 24, 1948
Died: August 30, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2660091

Loni Eugene Thompson

Born: December 06, 1954
Died: August 29, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2660031

Hope Center in Roseland – Sponsored by churches of Two Rivers Association

  • Volunteers needed
  • Training Thursday at 10:00 in Roseland
  • Hear from the volunteer coordinator – Sept. 15 at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood
  • Planned opening date – Sept. 16th

Operation Christmas Child

  • At a distribution in Trinidad and Tobago, there was a little girl who wanted to be a doctor one day. She had always wanted a First Aid Kit and was amazed to find one in her shoebox gift. She praised God for His special attention to her!
  • There was a nine year old boy in Guatemala who always carried his books to school in a plastic bag. The other children would laugh at him and tease him about using the bag. The little boy thanks God and OCC for the beautiful knapsack he received in his shoebox and for transforming the other children’s taunting into admiration.
  • “The kids at our church sent letters with their shoebox gifts last year and so far we have received 2 letters back. This is one of them. It’s from Malawi.” – Melissa H.
  • It’s time to answer another frequently asked question! Many of you want to know what age/gender we receive the most/fewest boxes for?
    In general, we receive more boxes for girls than boys. Overall, we receive the most shoebox gifts for girls 5-9. We receive the fewest number of boxes for boys 2-4 and 10-14.
  • Changing the lives of children around the world, one shoebox gift at a time ~www.samaritanspurse.org/occ ~ 1-800-353-5949 ~ OCCinfo@samaritan.org

Bible Study

  • Women of the Bible
  • Friday, Sept. 5th at 10 A.M.
  • “Abigail”
  • Read I Samual 25:2-42
  • Always room for one more!

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Ultimate Sacrifice” –   http://odb.org/2014/08/31/the-ultimate-sacrifice/
  • By this we know love,                                                                                                                               because [Jesus] laid down His life for us.                                                                                                                                                              ~1 John 3:16~                                                                                               Though your sins are like scarlet,                                                                                                          they shall be white as snow.                                                                                                                                                                                        ~Isaiah 1:18~

Fifth Sunday Singing

  • New Zion Baptist Church
  • 6:30 P.M.
  • Tonight
  • Come and be blessed!

Ladies’ Birthday Party and Ladies’ Night: Ice Cream Party

  • Both gathering went well.  Both were well attended, but there’s always more for one more.  One honored some local Christian ladies.  The other honored God, missions, missions projects, and was also fun.  That doesn’t even tell you about the five different flavors of homemade ice cream!
  • Next birthday party – 4th Tuesday of September @ the Cafe @ 10: A.M.
  • Next ladies night, a coffee break – 4th Thursday of October @ FBC, Kentwood @ 6:15 P.M.

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“As for me,

I vow that I will not sin against the LORD

by ceasing to pray for you.”

~1 Samuel 12:23a, HCSV~

 

Susan Rimes is doing much better.  Let’s hope and pray the stones are gone for good now.

Ray Blackwell had his feeding tube removed yesterday.  That a positive step!

Hope Center in Roseland – From Bro. Stan

A few of us are meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at the Hope Center (Two Rivers Baptist Association) in Roseland to clean the building. Anyone can join us from 8:00am until 10ish. PLEASE NOTE-the A/C is still not working and the building is dreadfully hot. Would wait but the building is going to be inspected by the food-bank people next Tuesday and as the old saying goes-we gtta-getter done! I will have a cooler full of drinks iced down-Bro. Stan

Ladies’ Night: Ice Cream Party

  • 6:15 tonight at FBC,K
  • Girls, Youth young ladies, adult ladies
  • No tickets needed
  • Hoping to see you!

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, a Quote, and a Song

  • “A Picture of Humility” –  http://odb.org/2014/08/28/a-picture-of-humility/
  • God resists the proud,                                                                                                 but gives grace to the humble.                                                                                                                     ~James 4:6~                                                                             We live by faith,                                                                                                           not by sight.                                                                                                                                          ~2 Corinthians 5:7 ~
  • “The most powerful position on earth                                                                                                 is kneeling before the Lord of the universe.”                                                                                                                                                   ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/y/myfluptt.htm

Part two of telling about the wake and funeral for Mrs. Betty Moore:  The funeral was as special as “Miss” Betty was.  Yesterday, was another reminder of how special friends and family are.  Let’s all celebrate when someone leaves a body that is tired and gets to be in heaven with parents, spouse, children, other family members, and numerous friends.  Let’s also celebrate those people we still have in our lives each day.  

Say something extra special to people today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“He said to them, ‘

Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’”

~Matt. 4:19, NKJV~

 

Connon Corkern and his family are both happy and thankful to be home.  Thank-you for helping to pray him through his last hospital stay.

Katherine Hudson  lives in SW LA and has been battling lupus for about ten years.  In the last fourteen months she has been hospitalized ten times, with stays of five or more days.  In addition, she has been to the ER a number of times.  The lupus is out-of-control and fighting her body.  Please pray for Katherine.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

New entries on Rev. Kevin Smith’s blog –  http://revkevreflections.wordpress.com/

Devotional, Scripture, Song, and a Quote

  Hope comes with help from God and others.                                     ~Our Daily Bread~

 

Going home to my childhood church in Roseland for a wake brought back many memories and familiar faces.  It’s good to see the familiar place and faces.  It’s also good to remind me of many people who impacted my life and those of my family.  I suppose it is our “roots” as much as the house where I was raised and the school where I attended for six years.  The people in these three places will forever be very special to me.

Like me, you have places that were special in your life.  More importantly, at this stage of life, we might be the ones impacting the lives of others.  I pray we follow God’s leadership in what we do and say so we will be a positive influence on others and most importantly, a witness for God.

Anna Lee