Category: Scripture

Monday

The LORD gives strength to his people;

the LORD blesses his people with peace.

~Psalm 29:11~

 

Luther Terrell may have had back surgery Wednesday, but he was at church both yesterday morning and again last night.  He will be home a while before he gets clearance to return to his truck driving job.

Please pray for Andy Taylor as he sees a lung specialist and undergoes tests tomorrow.

Frances Gay is scheduled for outpatient surgery Wednesday at Ochsner clinic in Covington.  Please pray.

Bobby Forbes will have several by-passes at Ochsner hospital in Covington tomorrow.  Pray for him, his surgeon, the medical staff, and the family as they wait.

 

Continue to pray for all the people who have be injured or lost family members in the storm that has crossed the southeast USA over the last week.  Pray for them to be able to get damaged homes, businesses, schools, and churches restored and replaced.  Many people from area churches are helping in disaster relief.  If you would like to contribute some needed items, bring them to FBC, Kentwood.  They will be passed on to an area in need.  Our usual spot to leave such items, is just inside the door to the office entrance under the stairwell.  Suggested items are:

Food Items:

Non-perishable
Manual Can-openers
Plastic Food Containers
Zip-lock Baggies
Baby Supplies:
Diapers/wipes
Personal Care
Formula

Personal Care:

Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Comb/Brush
Deodorant/Shampoo/Soap
Feminine Products
Towels

Other:

Bottled Water
Gatorade
Pet Food & Supplies
Clothing
Phone Chargers

Household Items:

Cleaning Supplies – Pinesol, Lysol, Trash Bags, Buckets,
Mops/Brooms/Dust Pans
Paper Products
Laundry Detergent
Clorox
Hand Cleaner
Dawn Dish Liquid
Disinfectant Wipes
Rubber Gloves

Shelter Supplies:

Tarps
Roofing Nails
Rakes/ Shovels/Brooms
Plastic Totes W/Lids
5 Gal Buckets W/Lids
Trash Cans
Flashlights/Batteries
Duct Tape
Hand Tools – Hammer/ Pliers/ Screwdrivers/Saws
Rain Ponchos
Work Gloves
Blankets
Generators
First Aid Kits

Please bring these items as soon as possible.  Thanks!

 

Scripture Reading – Exodus 20-21, Psalm 23, and video on Exodus 19-40

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.

And let us not neglect our meeting together,

as some people do,

but encourage one another,

especially now that the day of his return is drawing near”

~Hebrews 10:24-25 NLT, 2nd ed.~

“To the Work”

 

Have a great week serving the Lord!

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening for Sunday Morning

The bad weather in the morning will probably make my satellites not work, so I am posting early.  If I can, I will update.

The name of the LORD is a fortified tower;

the righteous run to it and are safe.

~Proverbs 18:10~

 

 

Carl Wayne Stevens is home again and doing better.  Please keep praying for him.

Pray for all those who had storm damage early Saturday morning in the Hattisburg/Petal, Mississippi area.  I’m so thank for members of East Fork who helped today to make it safer for those who live there.  May God watch over each of you as you represent Him.

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 16-18 and Psalm 22.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have their monthly breakfast to benefit a needy family.  Tomorrow’s meal will benefit the Miller family who recently lost their home in a fire.

Kentwood will begin at day with a breakfast for men and boys as part of men’s day.

“You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others.

Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word.

You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food.”

~Hebrews 5:12 NLT, 2nd ed.~ 

“Break Thou the Bread of Life”

Be alert and safe.

Anna Lee

Saturday (Posted Friday evening due to possible bad weather in the morning)

You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word.

~Psalm 119:114~

 

Please pray for Debbie Landry of Amite who is undergoing medical testing.

Jimmy Schwartz – Jimmy is at home in a hospital bed.

Please continue to pray for all those mentioned this week.

 

Bible Reading – Exodus 13-15 and Psalm 21

Waylon Bailey’s blog – waylonbailey.com

Thom R. Rainer’s blog – thomrainer.com

 

“It always protects,

always trusts,

always hopes,

always perseveres.

Love never fails.”

~1 Corinthians 13:7-8a NIV~

Announcements

  • Sunday – Men’s Day, other regular activities
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party
  • Wednesday – Children’s missions, youth, and prayer meeting
  • Friday – Bible Study at 10 – John 16

 

Be careful in the bad weather that soon will be here.

Anna Lee Alford

Friday

 

The Sovereign LORD is my strength;

he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,

he enables me to tread on the heights

~Habakkuk 3:19~

 

Pray for Carol Jean Gill of Spring Creek.  She will be undergoing testing for a problem she has had for a while.  The doctors want to prevent it from getting worse.

The others whom have been listed this week seem to be doing well.  Thank you for praying for them.

Gloria Gill had her medication changed again.  She will have her heart closely monitored to watch for additional problems.

 

Harold Owens McDaniel

January 26, 1930 – January 18, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4079435&fh_id=10545

 

This morning – Bible study – John 15.

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 10-12 and Psalm 20

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Ask of Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance

and the ends of the earth Your possession.”

~Psalm 2:8 HCSB~

“I’m Bound for the Promised Land”/”On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand”

 

We had a good night at the cabin last night.  Join us some Third Thursday.

Anna Lee

Thursday

You will keep in perfect peace

those whose minds are steadfast,

because they trust in you.

~Isaiah 26:3~

Jeffrey Brister is progressing following his knee and shoulder surgeries.  Pray for the pain he has to ease a little more.

Luther Terrell is back home.  His surgery was less complicated than expected, which is a good thing.

Tish Fairburn and Gail Pittman McDaniel are both scheduled to return to Kentwood today if all continues to go well for them today.

Pray for Gloria Gill as she sees her cardiologist today.  Her A-fib was improving with the drip medication.

 

 

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 7-9 and Psalm 19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Third Thursday – Tonight at the Alford cabin at 6:30 P.M.

I read that Mike Pence is going to have the Bible open to II Chronicles 7:14 tomorrow when he is sworn in as vice-president.

But they make themselves humble in my sight.

They pray and look to me.

And they turn from their evil ways.

Then I will listen to them from heaven.

I will forgive their sin.

And I will heal their land.

After all,

they are my people.

Hymn of the Day – Sung at church last night – “Set My Soul Afire”

I think that is a perfect request for the beginning of a new day.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

God is our refuge and strength,

an ever-present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear,

though the earth give way

and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

though its waters roar and foam

and the mountains quake with their surging.

~Psalm 46:1-3~

 

Luther Terrell – Surgery early this morning

 

 

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 4-6, Psalm 18, and video (Exodus 1-18 @ https://thebibleproject.com/)

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Announcements

  • Tonight at 6 – Missions for Children
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30
  • Friday – John 16
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind.

And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.

But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

~ 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)~

“Yield Not to Temptation” – What a message!

 

If you read the “story” about you’ll understand “He’ll carry you through”.  There are numerous times in our lives when we need Him to do just that!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

~Isaiah 41:10~

 

Good report!  Gail Pittman McDaniel‘s surgery is reported to be very successful.  She will be at North Oaks until Thursday, is all continues to go well.  Please continue to pray.

Tish Cooper Fairburn will have her kidney surgery this morning.  She has a very positive attitude and is also expected to be in the hospital until Thursday.  Please pray for her.

 

Luther William Davis

February 23, 1930 – January 16, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4072868&fh_id=10545
Kevin Hurst Gill

February 02, 1957 – January 15, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4072019&fh_id=10545

Margie Lee Renner Truex

May 13, 1935 – January 14, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4070398&fh_id=10545
Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 1-3 and Genesis 17
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
“Come to Me,
all of you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.”
~Matthew 11:28HCSB~
“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”

 

Children in Action 

  • Wednesday at 6 P.M.
  • Meet in FBC Sanctuary
  • We’re studying about the Good Samaritan.

 

 

David and I hope to see many of you Thursday for the Third Thursday at the Cabin.  We begin at 6:30 P.M.

 

Be a “Good Samaritan” today.

Anna Lee

Monday

For I know the plans I have for you,”

declares the LORD,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.

~Jeremiah 29:11~

 

 

Jeffrey Brister had surgery on a knee Saturday and on his shoulder that had four breaks yesterday.  Pray for a complete recovery over time.

Luther Terrell will have back surgery on Wednesday.  His procedure will be out-patient.

Pray for the Pittman/McDaniel family as Gail has brain surgery this morning at North Oaks.

Pray for Phillip Strickland and his family as he begins week two of treatment.

 

Scripture Reading – Genesis 48-50 and Psalm 16.

 

The Two Rivers Association WMU will meet at 10 this morning at East Fork.  The leadership team will meet at 9:00.  We will be honoring the WMU service of Rachel “Cis” Cox, Shirley Gregot Lane, and Aileen Young.

 

David and I invite you to come to the cabin Thursday night at 6:30 for a meal, a time of fellowship, enjoying some great music, and a sweet devotional and prayer period.  As I often say, “It’s my favorite time of the whole month”!  We  simply call it the Third Thursday Gathering.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Men’s Day – Next Sunday at FBC, Kentwood.  Start with breakfast and devotional and end with men leading the worship service.

 

 

“Put on the new self,

created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

~Ephesians 4:24 NIV~

“My Faith has Found a Resting Place”

 

God is good, especially during our biggest trials of lives!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid or terrified because of them,

for the LORD your God goes with you;

he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

~Deuteronomy 31:6~

Mrs. Wilma Welch told someone to tell me to add Jennifer Cotes, 36, of Maringouin, to the Prayer Link.  She is the granddaughter of Mr. Eddie Welch and the mother of of two.  She  was just diagnosed with a tumor in her brain and one on her eye.  Prayers will be very much appreciated.

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Juanita Booty.  She is undergoing more tests and treatment at the same time.  Pray she can get some rest.  Pray for the family too.

Jeffrey Brister was in a motorbike accident in Tickfaw.  He broke his shoulder in four places and also broke his knee.  He had knee surgery yesterday.  Pray for him as he awaits shoulder surgery.

 

Bible Reading Plan – Genesis 46-47 and Psalm 15

 

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 this Thursday

 

 

 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said,

“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

~John 8:31-32 (NIV)~

“Footsteps of Jesus” – one of the first hymns I learned to play

 

Whose footsteps do you desire to follow today?

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“God is working in you,

giving you the desire and the power

to do what pleases him.”

~Philippians 2:13 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

Majel Dean is progressing well following knee surgery.  Please continue to pray for her.

Frances Gay will require surgery to remove a tiny spot in her breast.  Surgery is scheduled for the 25th at Ochsner clinic in Covington.  Please add Fran and her family to your prayer list.

Jeffrey Brister had a motorbike accident in Tickfaw yesterday afternoon.  It was taking his bike home from the repair shop when it malfunctioned.  Jeffrey has a broken left shoulder and a broken left knee.  He will have surgery today at North Oaks.  Pray for Jeffrey today and in the days of recovery time he faces.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Reading Plan – Genesis 43-45 and Psalm 14

 

Bible Study – If you would like a study guide for our next lessons, please see me Sunday.

 

 

Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar.

For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen,

cannot love God, whom they have not seen.

And he has given us this command:

Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

~ 1 John 4:20-21 (NIV)~

“Others”

 

Have a wonderful day!

Anna Lee