Category: Scripture

Tuesday

You will keep in perfect peace

him whose mind is steadfast,

because he trusts in you.

Isaiah 26:3

 

Mr. James Miller is still at St. Tammany.  Keep praying.

David got an excellent report yesterday.  He received an all-clear on the report that had been so concerning and had put his ablation on hold.  David has an appointment tomorrow and will hopefully reschedule the ablation.  Thank-you to all of you who prayed for David.  We are back where we were several months ago and looking for a permanent end to the A-fib!  It’s amazing how one test report can change everything so quickly, God clears it all up, and gives a green light and a big wink!

 

Nancy White Wales

Born: June 19, 1943
Died: January 17, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3560671&fh_id=10545

Loray Bridges Pike

Born: June 07, 1921
Died: January 17, 2016

        http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3560911

William Charles Dixon, Sr.

Born: January 18, 1943
Died: January 17, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3561099

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 12: 9-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

WMU Meeting Yesterday

  • Honored three WMU ladies who passed away in 2015
    • Cynthia Smith of East Fork
    • Hellen Morris of Kentwood
    • Oma Lee Zachary – Kedron
  • What of sweet time of sharing we had!

 

Today’s Opportunity – Young at Heart 

  •  New Zion Baptist Church
  • 10:30 A.M.
  • Music by Diane  Frazier and Lori Foster
  • Potluck lunch
  • Everyone is welcome

Thursday’s Opportunity  – Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • Our cabin
  • 6:30 P.M.

 

Make good use of the day God has given us to live and serve Him.

Anna Lee

Monday

 

1 God is our refuge and strength,

ever-present help in trouble.

2 Therefore we will not fear,

though the earth give way

and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

3 though its waters roar and foam

and the mountains quake with their surging.

“Selah”

 

One of my childhood friends, Sue Ellen Russell Pearson who grew up at Russelltown, has had her cancer to return. Please pray as she begins treatment again this week.

Pray for Mrs.Juanita Lambert.  She is beginning treatment too.

George Pike lost his mother.  Her funeral will be Saturday.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Romans 12:1-8

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Opportunities

  • Today – WMU memorial service honoring ladies of our association who passed away in 2015.  Please join us as we remember Mrs. Hellen Morris and Mrs. Cynthia Smith today.  We will meet at 10:00 at East Fork Baptist Church.  Family members of both of these ladies have been invited to participate.
  • Thursday – Come to the cabin for our monthly Third Thursday gathering.  We meet at 6:30.
  • Friday – Bible study of John 1 – Fellowship Hall of FBC, K at 10:00 Friday
  • Sunday – Blood drive of Mr. James Miller.  If you are unable to be in Kentwood that day, you can give at another location and give them Mr. James’ name.  If you can give blood in Kentwood, please call the church office at 229-8111 to help make sure the blood service is adequately prepared.
  • Tuesday, January 26th – Monthly birthday party for the “Young” ladies of FBC

 

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

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~

 

My weekend favorites  –

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 14: 28-35

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Hint of Heaven” – http://odb.org/2016/01/17/a-hint-of-heaven/
  • Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit,                                                                                 try to excel in those that build up the church.                                                                                                                           ~1 Corinthians 14:12
  • “Heaven” – Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sbcAXOu9Zc – Marty Stewart and the Fabulous Superalives

 

Don’t forget the special Memorial Service tomorrow to honor ladies from our churches who were very involved in missions.  We’ll meet at East Fork for the 10:00 service with a potluck lunch to follow.

 

 

Give the Lord His day today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

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.

 

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch has been moved to North Oaks Rehab and will begin physical therapy Monday.  Please keep her in your prayers.

 

Johnnie Shotts Byrd

Born: February 01, 1931
Died: January 14, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3559248&fh_id=10545

 

It seems like our area has had a large number of deaths lately.  Please remember all these families in your prayers.  Today, in the Kentwood area, two large families, Wales and Blackwell, will honor their loved ones.

 

Scripture Writing – Philippians 4:4-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    Looking Ahead

    • Sunday and Wednesday – services in our local churches
    • Two River’s Quarterly meeting at EFBC Monday at 10:00
    • Third Thursday at the cabin – Thursday at 6:15
    • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – January 26th at 11:00
    • January Bible Study (2 Corinthians) – New Zion Baptist Church – Sunday-Wednesday
    • Ladies Night – February 25 at 6:15 at FBC,K
    • Bible Study at FBC, K – Fridays at 10 A.M.

     

    The more you serve, the more you grow!

    Anna Lee

    Friday

    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~

    The sign at Tangipahoa Baptist church this week says

         “Do not be afraid.     – God-

    Please pray for two well-known local men who had had their share of health issues lately, Sherman Cutrer and Larry Watts.

    Two obituaries you may be interested in

     

    Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40:28-31

    Baptist Press – bpnews.net

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    Today is a good day to sign up for the blood drive for Mr. James Miller.  It will be on January 24th from 9:00 – 3:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  Call 229-8111 to get your name on the list.  That will be important in having adequate personnel, equipment, and supplies.

     

    WMU Memorial Service 

    • Monday, January 18th at East Fork Baptist Church
    • Honoring the memories of Mrs. Hellen Morris of FBC and Mrs. Cynthia Smith of EFBC
    • Schedule
      • 9:00 – Leadership Team
      • 10:00 – Memorial Service
      • 11:00 – Potluck Lunch

    Thanks for reading and praying today.  I trust you found something useful to your life here today.

    Anna Lee

    Thursday

    “Call to Me,

    I will answer you,

    and show you great and mighty things,

    which you do not know.”

    ~Jeremiah 33:3, NKJV~

     

    Continue to pray for Mr. and Mrs. James Miller.  Remember the upcoming blood drive.  Please call FBC, Kentwood at 229-8111 to sign up.  The blood drive will be January 24 from 9:00 to 3:00.

    Continue to pray for Mrs. Tulie Dean who is still getting therapy at Hood Memorial.

    Pray for Susan Rimes as she continues testing to determine which nerves are causing her problems.  Hopefully, this will give her some relief.

    Please continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey as he prepared for surgery on Feb. 1.

    David and I are very thankful and blessed to share that the spot in his lung is NOT cancer. Please continue to pray as cultures are grown to determine what the problem is.  One good thing we have learned is that David can go ahead with the ablation.  This morning he will be contacting doctors and “getting that ball rolling” again.

    Also, Keith Womack is to have back surgery this week.  Let’s pray he will be relieved of the pain when this is done.

    Please pray for the Blackwell family.  Mr. John Alan lost a sister-in-law.  She did not live here, but will be buried here Saturday morning.

    Warren “Doug” Wilson

    August 17, 1952 – January 13, 2016

    http://www.hartmanfuneralhomeofmccomb.com/obituaries/Warren-Wilson-5/

     

    Baptist Press – bpnews.net

     

    Scripture Writing – Hebrews 12:7-13

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

    • No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back                                                             is fit for service in the kingdom of God.      ~ Luke 9:62~

     

    Don’t forget the Bible study this morning.  It is a good day to join the group.

    Anna Lee

    Wednesday

    He put a new song in my mouth,

    a hymn of praise to our God.

    Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

     

    Please pray for my friend, Margaret Caraway of Greensburg.  She has been having back and leg pain for some time.  Testing shows a disc problem.  Pray for her as she sees a specialist and learns what is ahead of her to make her feel better.

    Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is still at North Oaks.  It seems she is making progress.  Please continue to pray for this sweet lady.

     

     

    Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions We have reached 87% of our goal. Hopefully, we will soon be at more than 100%.  If you read The Prayer Link, you probably know that there is a great financial need to keep missionaries on the field.  Let give again, not focusing on the goal, but on the need.

     

    Scripture Writing – Collosians 3:12-17

     

    Baptist Press – bpnews.net

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    Reminder:  The Friday Morning Bible Study will meet Thursday because of students being out of school Friday and needing to be with their grandmothers.

     

    May we always strive to walk close to Him!

    Anna Lee

    Tuesday

    You were taught,

    with regard to your former way of life,

    to put off your old self,

    which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

    to be made new in the attitude of your minds;

    and to put on the new self,

    created to be like God

    in true righteousness and holiness.

     

    Rev. Franklin Graham is conducting a 50-state tour – PRAY, VOTE, and ENGAGE –  of the country.  Tomorrow, Wednesday, he will be in Baton Rouge for a prayer rally.  If you would like be join him, be at North Boulevard Town Square, about three blocks from the Mississippi River, at noon.  I think it will be an event you will remember the rest of you lives.  I have wonderful memories of attending Rev. Billy Graham’s crusade meeting. If you can attend Wednesday’s event, you’ll surely be blessed, encouraged, and motivated.

    Decision America Tours 2016

    https://decisionamericatour.com/tour/louisiana/

     

     

    Sandra “Sandy” Taylor

    Born: March 11, 1938
    Died: January 11, 2016

            http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3555820

     

    Scripture Writing – I Chronicles 16:8-14

    Baptist Press – bpnews.net

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    God is giving us this day.  Let’s give part of it back to Him.  You choose your own way.

    Anna Lee

    Monday

     You were taught, with regard to your former way of life,

    to put off your old self,

    which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;  

    to be made new in the attitude of your minds;  

    to put on the new self,

    created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

     

     

    Continue to pray for Mrs. Flo Hatcher.  She was able to meet a new baby in the family yesterday.  Thank God for that sweet moment.

    Mr. Robert Martin from Osyka passed away.  Please pray for his family and friends.

     

    Blood Drive for Mr. James Miller

    • Sunday, January 24, 2016
    • 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
    • Please call 229-8111 to say you will come so that adequate beds, supplies, and personnel will be there.

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    Scripture Writing – Ezekiel 36:24-28

     

    Today is a new day.  Decide what you want to do today to impact someone in a special way, physically or spiritually.  At the end of the day, be thankful to say you accomplished this goal.

    Anna Lee

    Sunday

    Scripture shared by Dr. Waylon Bailey, pastor of FBC, Covington (The Purpose and Values of Life – http://waylonbailey.com/2016/01/08/the-purpose-and-values-of-life/)

    “God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability,  

    but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape,

    that you may be able to endure it.”

    ~1 Corinthians 10:13~

    Mrs. Susie Wales – The last I heard from the Wales family was that the family would not learn anything else last night.

    Joey and Rory Feek – http://thislifeilive.com/

     

    Scripture Writing – Mark 12:28-33

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    Weekend Favorites

     

     Ministry Announcements

    • This afternoon at 3:30, we will meet in my classroom to plan for our next ladies’ night.  
    • The Friday Morning Bible Study of John will meet Thursday due to school being out for the grandchildren of three members of the class.
    • Monday, January 18th, we will have out quarterly WMU meeting to honor the lives of WMU ladies who passed away in 2015.  Mrs. Hellen Morris was the WMU leader at FBC,K for many years.  Come honor her life.  We will be at EFBC.  The meeting begins at 10:00 and ends with a potluck lunch about 11:00.  I hope you will come.
    • Tuesday, January 26th, the “young” ladies from our church with January birthdays will be honored at our monthly birthday party.  We meet at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.  Mrs. Barbara Hutchinson will be in charge this month.

     

    God provides sunshine and rain, even colder temperatures.  Get out and go to His house today to thank him for this day!

    Anna Lee