Scripture – Page 94 – The Prayer Link

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;

his love endures forever.

~ I Chronicles 16:34~

Please pray for the Dillons. “Miss” Ruby has been admitted to North Oaks with some dehydration and an infection. She’s in room 4102. Mr. “Cete” is with her.

I have an update on Kayla J. Evans and her baby girl, Finley. They are both doing well at this point.

Russell Wiley Crawford

December 09, 1939 – November 27, 2017

A resident of Spring Creek passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence. He was born December 9, 1939 in New Orleans and was 77 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and a member of Spring Creek Baptist. He is survived by wife, Marilyn Kelting Crawford; daughter, Becky Crawford; son, Randy Crawford; 2 grandchildren, Chase and Kaysie Crawford; sister, Carol Fairburn, all of Spring Creek. Preceded in death by parents, George and Flora Crawford; sister, Margaret Roberts; 2 brothers-in-law, Fred Roberts and Gerald Fairburn; nephew, Scott Fairburn; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eugene and Lucille Kelting. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Russell. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible – Philemon, Psalm 24, and video of Philemon at http://bibleproject.com

Work is progressing on the Two Rivers Associational Annual Lottie Moon Tea. Let me invite all ladies (3-103 years old) to come to First Baptist Church, Kentwood at 2 P.M. Sunday. In additional to some tea and other treats, you’ll hear a missionary who has returned to the states and witness the musical talents of the children and youth of our local churches. The ladies will be decorating their tables Saturday morning. I know they will be beautiful! If this is your first holiday event, it will put you in a Christ centered focus for the Christmas season. If you miss it, there will be no second chance. I’m looking forward to seeing you Sunday at 2 P.M. We are thankful to have our children and youth help with serving of food, as well as singing.

The children of FBC, Kentwood will have missions tonight and work in a little last-minute practice time for the tea. We begin in the sanctuary at 6 P.M.

The ladies will have their regular Bible study, of Ezekiel, Friday morning at 10 A.M. The prophesy is interesting. We are comparing those days to the present days and praying for our nation and world to turn back to Jesus.

The “shoeboxes” we packed are getting the Christian literature that will introduce them to Jesus added this week and boxes divided up for their final destinations as well as packaging for overseas shipping. The boxes might travel by plane, ship, boat, wagon, bus, car, truck. camel, horse, on even be carried in on the backs of people. All opened boxes will bring joy and an introduction to Jesus!

Sunday, we will begin our Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We received slightly more than our goal for the Georgia Barnett Offering for North American missions. I look forward to exceeding this goal too! We will again have our Missions March as introduced to us by Dr. Tom Higginbothan, a former IMB missionary who served as interim pastor at FBC, Kentwood a few years ago.

Sunday is the deadline for bringing in STAMPED Christmas cards for the prisoners at the parish jail. David and I will personally deliver the cards to the jail next week. No number of cards is too large or too small! We’ll pray each one impacts a family with the true Christmas message this holiday season.

It’s a great week! Follow Jesus in the Christmas season this year! Merry Christmas!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;

give thanks to him and praise his name.

~Psalm 100:4~

I received a letter and a suggestion for our next Bible Reading Plan from Bill and Velta Morris. Updates on their health were also included. That’s what I want to share with you this morning. First, he said birthdays have brought along some wear and tear (They are not the only ones!), but that makes them grateful because God has been faithful and continues to bless them. Velta will have another scan in January. After a couple rounds of radiation, her nodes are almost normal in size. He also stated that one day they will come back and he and Velta will “walk through that door when they do”. In the meantime her ministry includes things like sitting with folks and delivering meals. Bill said he and Art team teach a Sunday School class of about 55 each Sunday with Velta serving as their “right arm”! As you may know, Bill and Velta are as special to me as his parents were to me in my earlier years in Kentwood. I find myself speaking of them periodically, probably more often than any other couple of their age.

Yesterday was Mrs. Grace Chadwick’s 96th birthday! She is from Roseland and a fixture of our past lives. As a matter of fact, I have a list of ladies who attended the baby shower before I was born. “Miss” Grace was there. I can show you the area of the church where she faithfully sat at Roseland Baptist Church. Her husband helped my daddy study to be a Mason. I have lots of memories of them! Today, when we visit the Greensburg nursing home we “look her up” if she has not already found us! She always blesses us with numerous “stories” from our shared past.

https://swbts.edu/news/releases/southwestern-seminary-preserves-legacy-lottie-moon/

You can use this like to get the the LIVE BROADCAST at 1 P.M. today. I will be working at the church at that time to prepare for the Lottie Moon Tea, so I hope someone will record it for us to use in the future,

Read the Bible – Titus, Psalm 23, and video on Titus at http://bleproject.com

Don’t forget the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party this morning at 11 A.M. at The Cafe.

What a great time of the year!

Anna Lee

Monday

In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name;

make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.

~Isaiah 12:4~

Before the Christmas season, it seems like we will be experiencing the flu season. I understand the schools, the nursing home, and families are experiencing lots of flu cases. Be careful not to get the flu and if you do, don’t share it.

Finley Lauren Evans was born yesterday. Both Kayla and the baby are doing well. Pray for baby Finley as she adds new excitement to the Simpson and Evans families

Ronnie Brabham’s daughter, Emma, was in an accident yesterday. Her baby, Luke James, was born weighing 3.6 lbs. Pray for mom and baby.

James Rimes has been “under the weather”, but is improving. Pray for him to soon be 100%.

Please continue to pray for David’s brother, Jimmy Alford, and sister-in-law, Janie.

Our granddaughter, Mallory, was here for a few days, but had a successful flight and drive back to college. I thank God for this mature, young lady in the family.

Read the Bible – II Timothy 1-4, Psalm 22, & video on II Timothy found at http://bibleprojecct.com

Next Sunday is collection day at church and during the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea for stamped Christmas cards for Tangipahoa parish prisoners.
The Tea will be at 2 P.M. at the FBC fellowship hall.

Have a great Monday and a great week!

Anna Lee

Sunday

I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness;

I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High.

~Psalm 7:17~

Read the Bible today – I Timothy 5-6 & Psalm 21

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Baptist Message – http;\://baptistmessage.com

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

Tuesday
11 A.M.
The Cafe
Honors ladies with November birthdays

Coming Soon – Two Rivers Associational Annual Lottie Moon Tea

FBC, Kentwood
Sunday, December 3rd
2:00 P.M.
Speaker – Rachel Robbin, served in Czech Republic
For ladies of all ages
Music provided by children of various churches

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

5 because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.

~1 Timothy 4:4-5~

I’m happy to report that Rob Anderson, Robert and Ora Lee Wilson’s son-in-law, is home from the hospital. Let’s thank God for Rob’s improvement.

Let’s pray for the many travelers who will be going home today. May each one be extra careful on this holiday travel day.

Aubrey Ray “Foots” Strahan

November 16, 1928 – November 24, 2017

A resident of Amite passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at his home. He was born November 16, 1928 in Amite and was 89 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of Friendship Baptist Church and retired from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. He is survived by his wife, Billie Callihan Strahan, Amite; 3 daughters, Virginia Strahan Bailey and husband, Neal, Grand Bay, AL, Wanda Strahan Hammac, Mobile, AL, and Gwendolyn Strahan Wilkerson, Theodore, AL; 1 son, Aubrey “Alan” Strahan and wife, Margaret, Amite; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Peggy Strahan Rester, Denham Springs, and Patsy Strahan Hall and husband, Robert; sister-in-law, Sara B. Strahan; brother-in-law, Russell Krueger, Jamestown, ND; special friends, JC Ricks and Roy Seal. Preceded in death by parents, James Clenzie Strahan and Velma Lee Strahan; brother, Robert Earl Strahan; sisters, Wilda Nell Krueger, Elizabeth “Dib” S. Brown, and Doris S. Toney; 2 infant brothers, brother-in-law, Sidney Brown and Billie Ray Toney; great-grandchild, Brynn Elizabeth Woods; sons-in-law, Richard A. Wilkerson and Carlos L. Hammac. Visitation at Friendship Baptist Church, 62502 Friendship Church Rd., Amite, LA from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017. Interment Friendship Cemetery, Amite, LA. Memorial Contributions may be made to Friendship Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible – I Timothy 3-4 & Psalms 20

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will be having their monthly breakfast tomorrow morning at 8:000. Come enjoy one of the best breakfast buffets around and give a donation to help with a need for a person in/from the community.

I think it is okay, even suggest you keep your eyes and heart open, to the many ways you are blessed all year long.

Anna Lee

Friday

15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

~2 Corinthians 4:15-16~

Rhonda Hendry of Chesbrough broke her arm in two places. Please pray for her as she sees specialists for additional treatment.

Gary Hendry, a former football player and coach, is hospitalized at Lakeview in Covington for testing.

Evelyn Hughes Stevens, formerly of Roseland, passed away. I did not find an obituary yet.

Read the Bible – I Timothy 1-2, Psalm 19, & video on I Timothy found at Bible Project.com

I’m looking forward to the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party Tuesday at The Cafe at 11 A.M.

I’m also looking forward to visiting Pine Ridge United Methodist Church Sunday at 8:00 A.M. for their monthly breakfast benefit to help an individual or family having a difficult time. I was talking to a lady last week who had a series of medical problems a few years ago. She told me what a wonderful surprise it was to open a card one day and get a check from Pine Ridge United Methodist Union. She also told how helpful it was to get her through those difficult days. I think it was especially nice to know the ladies of PRUMU were concerned for her and praying for her.

This is a good season to check with those who live alone. Sometimes they need a little encouragement or help. You might be the one who can meet their need!

Anna Lee

Thanksgiving 2017

For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people,

I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.

~Ephesians 1:15-16~

Read the Bible – II Thessalonians, Psalm 18, and video on II Thessalonians found at Bibleproject.com.

Wendell Simmons had gall bladder surgery yesterday. All seems to be well with him. Pray for him as he recovers.

Beverly Ann Pittman

September 04, 1937 – November 22, 2017

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She was born September 4, 1937 in Spring Creek and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Smith and husband, Mike; son, Benjamin Pittman; 3 grandchildren, Shelby Lynn Wilkinson and husband, Shawn, and Corey and Chloe Johnson; 2 great grandchildren, Rylin Chaise and Wyatt Gage Wilkinson; and 2 sisters, Betty and Josephine Holton. Preceded in death by her parents, BW and Lois Pittman; and her sisters, Charlotte Pittman and Johnise Pittman Watson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Monday, November 27, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I hope you have family to share this day with. If not, I hope you can go somewhere to enjoy a special meal and be around people. David and I usually eat at Cracker Barrel in Brookhaven, but today we have half of our family here. We’re thankful for many blessings, whether we have family or not. Be sure to take time to “Count Your Blessings” and the the One who provided you with so much materially and eternally.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you.

What I have vowed I will make good.

I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the LORD.’ ”

~Jonah 2:9~

First of all, I want to give you the Operation Christmas Child totals for the FBC, Kentwood Drop-off Location.

1705 shoeboxes
87 cartons of shoeboxes
12 volunteers
92 hours worked during the week

The Hammond site were our shoeboxes went to yesterday collected 14,120 shoeboxes from 8 drop-off locations.

All these boxes are being shipped to Atlanta this year.

Thanks to the many people in each church who participated by making donations, buying the items, packing the shoeboxes, and delivering them to the drop-off locations around the world this past week. Focus on the many, many children who will receive a shoebox, the families who will be touched, and all those who will learn about Jesus and ask Him into their hearts because of a simple shoebox.

I have some new ideas for OCC next year and can hardly wait to begin packing the next boxes this time next year!

Steve Miller of Line Creek had a successful hip surgery yesterday. Pray for him as he heals.

Read the Bible – I Thessalonians 3-4 & Psalm 16

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Hymn of the Day – “What a Day that will Be”

There is coming a day,
When no heart aches shall come,
No more clouds in the sky,
No more tears to dim the eye,
All is peace forever more,
On that happy golden shore,
What a day, glorious day that will be.

What a day that will be,
When my Jesus I shall see,
And I look upon His face,
The One who saved me by His grace;
When He takes me by the hand,
And leads me through the Promised Land,
What a day, glorious day that will be.

There’ll be no sorrow there,
No more burdens to bear,
No more sickness, no pain,
No more parting over there;
And forever I will be,
With the One who died for me,
What a day, glorious day that will be.

Hymns with a Message – http://barryshymns.blogspot.com/2012/02/what-day-that-will-be.html

U-Tube of Hymn – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40lCmHvmcCY

I’m thankful you read and pray each day.

Anna Lee

Monday

Give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

~1 Thessalonians 5:18~

I’m thankful to say that Philip Strickland will be doing his last chemo treatment today. Let’s pray for him as he goes through this last treatment.

Ora Lee Wilson was so thankful yesterday as she said that her nephew who had two heart attacks last week was now back at home after learning the two heart attacks brought the doctors to another heart problem and allowed them to save his life.

Pray for Wendell Simmons as he has gall bladder surgery Wednesday. He will be glad to finally get this done and to move on with his life.

Theophile “Ted” Titus

March 14, 1934 – November 18, 2017

Read the Bible – I Thessalonians 1-2, Psalm 15, and video on I Thessalonians

Today is the last day for OCC drop-off locations. Bring your “shoeboxes” to turn in this morning. It will be helpful if you bring them early as we will be trying to finish up packing the trailer and sending them to their next location.

The Community Thanksgiving service at FBC, Kentwood was helpful in getting us in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Have a good week of preparations for travel, big gatherings of family members, and special holiday food!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“The Helper, the Holy Spirit,

whom the Father will send in my name,

will teach you everything

and make you remember

all that I have told you.”

~John 14:26 GNT~

Operation Christmas Child drop-off of “shoeboxes” continues.

Sunday – 2-4 P.M.
Monday – 8-10 A.M.

Don’t forget you can send any extra items you have as fillers. Be sure to put them in a box that looks nothing like a “shoebox”.

Pray for the Montpelier mission team as they minister in Nicaragua this week. The church continues to send mission teams as they have for several years.

Read the Bible – Colossians 3-4, Psalm 14, and video on image of God

Don’t forget the Community Thanksgiving at FBC,Kentwood tonight at 6 P.M.

Be blessed by the services in your church today. If you are without a church, I can recommend several to you.

Anna Lee