Category: Sunday School

Easter

 The crowds that went ahead of him

and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Hosanna in the highest!

~Matthew 21:9~

Martha Pevey Drago (Facebook) – Pathology report and personal testimony

Prayers for Koltyn (Facebook) – A new video posted by his dad

Devotional, Scripture, and Songs

  • “Come to Me” – http://odb.org/
  • Blessed are those who have not seen                                                                                                   and yet have believed.                                                                                                                                                                                ~John 20:29~
  • Today, I want to share some of my favorite Easter (or any day) songs.
    • “Because He Lives”
    • “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
    • “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
    • “He Lives”
    • “I Know that My Redeemer Liveth”
    • “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”
    • “Low in the Grave He Lay”
    • “One Day”
    • “Rejoice, the Lord is King”
    • “When He Was On the Cross, I Was On His Mind”

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Corinthians 11-12

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – If you have not supported missions in North America, today is a good day to do so.  If you have, thank-you for helping by doing your part.

There are several sunrise services today.  Pick one and be a part of a special time of worshiping.

Frozen Food for Families – Bring your items to my classroom before Sunday School today. The food will be distributed today.

Jesus is the center of today’s celebration!

Anna Lee 

Thursday

“Now is your time of grief,

but I will see you again and you will rejoice,

and no one will take away your joy.”

~John 16:22 NIV~

 

Happy Easter because He arose from the grave!

 

Announcements

  • Inspiration Park will host a sunrise service at 7 A.M. Easter morning.  I hope you will be able to attend.  It’s great to be able to celebrate this special day with people from many area churches.  The service will end at 8 A.M. so you will not be late for your own church service.
  • Many area church will have special services with music, drama, skits, etc. prepared for Easter morning.  Check with the church of your choice for the time.
  • Most area churches will not have any services/activities Sunday night this week.
  • FBC, K is in need to two volunteers for the nursery during the first service.  Call the church office if you are available.
  • The Friday morning Bible study at FBC, K will not meet this week.
  • “Walk with the Cross” will begin at Crossroads BBQ at 9:00 Saturday and walk into town.  You are invited to join others from area churches in honoring the real reason for the Easter season.
  • Hope Center will be open Friday (9-5).
  • Sunday is our Frozen Food for Families day at FBC, K.  Bring your items to my classroom before Sunday School Easter.  Thanks!
  • Operation Christmas Child – Check the table across from the kitchen for suggestions.  Get a bag(s) from one of the boxes.  Bring your items to the same area when you make your purchases.
  • Tomorrow is a special day set aside to pray for salvation for people/countries.  Join with thousands as you pray Good Friday.  Expect results!

Please continue to pray for Sherry Day.  She will have surgery Monday in Baton Rouge to remove a brain tumor and certainly appreciates your prayers.

Betty Taylor has an eye problem that requires routine injections.  Pray for her as she continues to see a doctor about every six weeks.  Her doctor retired, so she is adjusting to a new doctor.

You may have noticed you don’t see Jimmy  Schwartz out and about as in the past.  He appreciates calls and visits though.

Keith Allen and Renee Deck Harrell both had back procedures.  Keith is able to get our some, but Renee is a little slower recovering from surgery and getting around.  Please say special prayers for her.

Kenneth Birch is continuing to have back issues.  He is home and hoping to feel some improvement.

Please continue to pray for Beverly Blackwell.  She is improving.

I will post an obituary for Mr. Bobby Lawson when one is available.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 27-28

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (Evangelism) – http://www.namb.net/evangelism/

Think of the opportunities we can be a part of when we contribute to this fund!

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Hymn

  • Do this in remembrance of Me.                                                                                                                                   ~1 Corinthians 11:24~                                                                                                                I am the Bread of life.                                                                                                                               He who comes to Me will never go hungry.                                                                                                                                                          ~John 6:3~                                                                                                
  • “Break Thou the Bread of Life” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/t/bttblife.htm

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

Anna Lee

Thesday

“To this you were called,

because Christ suffered for you,

leaving you an example,

that you should follow in his steps.”

~1 Peter 2:21IV~

Reach out to your friends and up to God!

Addie E. Bellue

Born: June 18, 1918
Died: March 29, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3020000

Allen Jay Coburn

Born: October 17, 1938

Died: March 29, 2015

    http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3019982

Margaret Gray Perron

Born: March 27, 1922

Died: March 29, 2015

      http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3019587

Mary Louise Taylor Ellis Scarborough

Born: November 30, 1932
Died: March 28, 2015

              http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3019442

Sunday is our day to bring Frozen Food for Families.  Leave it it my classroom before Sunday School.  Let’s not let a holiday keep us from doing this in April.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Why Me?” – Odb.org
  • God demonstrates His own love toward us,                                                                                       in that while we were still sinners,                                                                                                   Christ died for us.                                                                                                                                                                                                    ~Romans 5:8~
  • “Grace Greater than All Our Sin” –http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/g/ggreater.htm

The  service at Pine Ridge will be Thursday, not  Friday, but Thursday at 6:45 P.M.

Most area churches will have special Easter music Sunday morning.

Inspiration Park will have a sunrise service at 7 A.M.  You are invited to attend.

Thank-you, Lord, for the wonderful days we have had lately.  

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“You are a chosen race,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

a people for His possession,

so that you may proclaim the praises of the One

who called you out of darkness

into His marvelous light.”

~1Peter 2:9, HCSB~

Today, I would like to introduce you to the teenage granddaughter of a former classmate and best friend, Carol Ann Cutrer Cleveland, from my school days. I was blessed to see her Sunday.

Maddie’s Miracle (Facebook)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maddies-Miracles/390075544489525?fref=nf

Obituaries

  • W. E. “Bill” Dykes

    Born: October 23, 1925
    Died: February 23, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2974776&fh_id=10545

  • Harold and Paul Fussell’s brother – I have not located an obituary yet.
  • Kenneth Evans (1932 – 2015)

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/clarionledger/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=174226311

“Living in a Time of Crisis” by Steve Horn

http://stevehorn.org/2015_02_23/living-in-a-time-of-crisis/

Fifteen Reasons Our Churches Are Less Evangelistic Today

 ThomRainer.com

Baptist Press 

bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

  • “Expect Great Things” – http://odb.org/2013/03/01/expect-great-things/
  • Who through faith . . .                                                                                                                                 out of weakness were made strong.                                                                                                                                       ~Hebrews 11:33-34~
  • “Expect great things from God;                                                                                               attempt great things for God.”                                                                                                                                        ~William Cary~
  • “To the Work” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/To_the_Work/

Frozen Food Sunday

This is the week we send frozen food to two families.  Bring the food to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School.  It needs to be about 2 cups of food frozen in a quart size bag.  One family needs one course foods such as beans and rice, gumbo, soup, chicken and dumplings.  The other needs fresh or frozen foods that have not been processed or made with processed ingredients – your canned or frozen fruits and vegetables and/or fresh fruits and vegetables.  Delivery will be made to the families Sunday afternoon.

I’m looking forward to a great birthday party today to honor some of our “young” ladies who have been “working” for the Lord for many years.  If you are available, you are invited to join us at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“And this same God who takes care of me

will supply all your needs from his glorious riches,

which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 4:19 NLT, second edition)~

 

Charles F. Bond

Born: June 21, 1935
Died: February 07, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2952376&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible in 2015 – Romans 11-12

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Who’s the Boss?” – http://odb.org/
  • Sin shall not have dominion over you,                                                                                                  for you are not under law but under grace.                                                                                                                                           ~Romans 6:14~
  • “Nothing but the Blood” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Nothing_but_the_Blood/

Operation Christmas Child

“These gifts can last a lifetime- this is the lamb I received in my box when I was 6, inside the same shoebox that I'm holding. Each shoebox has a story behind it, help make one this year.” – Luis, shoebox recipient

Operation Christmas Child

“These gifts can last a lifetime- this is the lamb I received in my box when I was 6, inside the same shoebox that I’m holding. Each shoebox has a story behind it, help make one this year.” – Luis, shoebox recipient

The Greatest Journey
Will you help us “go and make disciples of all nations” as Christ commanded?
SAMARITANSPURSE.ORG

 

Ladies Bible Study 

  • Friday at 10 A.M
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC
  • “Miriam”

Coming Soon – Valentine Banquet

  • Friday, Feb. 13th
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC
  • Mike Estay cooking steak and all the trimmings
  • Sign the list or call the church office

Also Coming this Month – Ladies’ Night

  • Thursday, February 26th
  • 6:15 – Desserts
  • “Love Letters”
  • Special program participants for Roseland, Kedron, Kentwood, and New Zion
  • All ladies from 3 – 103 are invited!

This morning – Sunday School at FBC, Kentwood

  • 9:15 this morning
  • Classes for all age groups
  • Nursery provided

Have a meaningful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“And we know that all things work together

for good to those who love God,

to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

~Romans 8:28~

 

“For we know that if our earthly house,

this tent, is destroyed,

we have a building from God,

a house not made with hands,

eternal in the heavens.”

~2 Corinthians 5:1~

 

“I know whom I have believed

and am persuaded that He is able

to keep what I have committed to Him

until that Day.”

~2 Timothy 1:12~

 

There have been many deaths, a number of surgeries (some listed here, some not), and lots of sickness (some critical illnesses).  Please pray specifically for the situations of which you are aware.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Training

  • Today
  • Woodland Park, Hammond

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Closing Door” – http://odb.org/
  • Now is the accepted time;                                                                           behold, now is the day of salvation.                                                                                           ~2 Corinthians 6:2~                                                 Come, you blessed of My Father,                                                   inherit the kingdom prepared for you.                                                                                                ~Matthew 25:34~                                                   I am the door.                                                                                                     If anyone enters by Me,                                                                               he will be saved.                                                                                                                          ~John 10:9~     
  • “Jesus Saves” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesussav.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – Check the table across from the kitchen for the February suggestions for individuals and classes to purchase  You certainly have my permission to fill more than one request.  Return your items to the containers on each side of the table.

Don’t forget your frozen food tomorrow morning.  Thanks for sharing with others.

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

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“What is my strength, that I should wait?

And what is my end, that I should endure?”

~Job 6:11 NASB~

 

Not that I have already obtained this

or am already perfect,

but I press on to make it my own,

because Christ Jesus has made me his own.  

~Philippians 3:12 ESV~

 

Macy Gueldner 

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/54a71dafcb16b42a122dde91

Martha Traylor Update – She has two infections and dehydration.  Doctors are working to clear up all these problems.  Please keep praying.

Koltyn Gafford

  • We have now set up a account at Florida Parishes Bank For Koltyn !!! The account is in the name of Koltyn Gafford !! I am asking Koltyn’ s Prayer Warriors to go buy the Amite, Hammond, or Ponchatoula branch , and make a donation to help Koltyn !!! This little boy is fighting so hard, lets continue to help him !! Thanks Friends, and Koltyn Prayer Warriors, I LOVE U ALL FOR HELPING            KOLTYN !!
  • T-shirts are also available – Got to “Prayers for Koltyn” on Facebook if you wish to place an order.
  • I’ll post today’s update when the family writes one for today.  In the meantime, please check “Prayers for Koltyn” on Facebook.  I’ll post for those who don’t do Facebook.

Dorothy Anne McDaniel Rader

Born: January 16, 1933
Died: December 31, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2889463

Frozen Food – If you have some frozen means, fresh frozen fruit or vegetables, or even something fresh like greens from your garden and are willing to share, please bring them to my classroom in the morning.  Bless someone with your abundance.

Hatchels – The Hatchels are safely back in Virginia after driving Thursday and Friday.  Thank you for your kind words to them and about them as well as the love offering which is now in the mail to them.  You are such an encouragement to them and to us!

Operation Christmas Child 2015 – Look for the poster and table in the hallway by the kitchen.

  1. Take a bag.
  2. Fill it as written.
  3. Return the bag to the containers by the table during this month.
  4. Plan to get a new bag to fill each month for ten months.
  5. Plan to help pack the shoeboxes so they can be shipped to children around the world.

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • We will resume this on January 9th at 10:00 with Huldah.  (You probably don’t know much about her which is a good reason to join us.  She teaches us a good lesson in integrity.)
  • Read 2 Kings 22:14-20 and 2 Chronicles 34:22-33.
  • Get a study guide from me at church in the morning or any time next week.

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and Songs

  • “I am Redeemed” – http://odb.org/2015/01/03/i-am-redeemed/
  • Sing to the Lord, bless His name;                                                                   proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.                                                                                                                   ~Psalm 96:2~                         Those He redeemed from the hand of the foe,                                                 those He gathered from the lands,                                                               from east and west, from north and south.”                                                                                                                ~Psalm 107:2~
  • “The good news of the gospel is too good to keep to ourselves.”                                                                                                       ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “People Need the Lord” – http://artists.letssingit.com/steve-green-lyrics-people-need-the-lord-drn6jtr#axzz3NktETSbL                                                                                                         “Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/r/e/redeemed.htm

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Read the Bible in One Year –  Matthew 8-10

It’s never too late to begin.

Are you redeemed?  If not, read today’s Scriptures and talk with someone who can guide you in the right direction.  Redemption gets you a first-class ticket to heaven.  It doesn’t cost you a dime.  The ride is better and the destination is guaranteed!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth.

The former things will not be remembered,

nor will they come to mind.

~Isaiah 65:17 NIV~

 

God is still working in Jadon’s life.  He has now been SEIZURE FREE for THREE YEARS!  I thank God for this miracle and the testimony his family is so free to share.  I got to give his mother another hug Sunday and watch Jadon at play for a couple minutes.  God has been so faithful to this family as they have been faithful to Him!

Continue to pray for Koltyn and his family.  They have received a tremendous amount of prayer and financial support from their friends and community.  I thank God for all those you are praying and working for this special cause.

Please remember Mrs. Hazel Smith in your prayers.  She’s scheduled for surgery Monday in Hammond.

Please also remember Mr. Bobby Lawson in your prayers.  He is at home.

Check out the Operation Christmas Child Facebook page to see photos of children around the world as they receive their “shoeboxes”.  Read the stories and have your heart blessed.  FBC, Kentwood will begin Operation Christmas Child 2015 Sunday.  You, as individuals or groups, will have the opportunity for the next ten months to bring suggested items for the shoeboxes that will be packed at the for 2015.  Check out the OCC center in the fellowship hall at church.  Take the first step by selecting a bag.  Fill it as indicated and return it within the month of January.

Sunday is also frozen food day.  Bring quart size bags of frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School.  The food will be distributed to families that day!

Hope Center will be open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 – 5:00 and Saturday from 9:00 – 1:00.  Let me know if you would like to volunteer on a regular basis or periodically.  I’ll get you on the schedule.

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • “Where are You? – http://odb.org/2015/01/02/where-are-you/
  • The Lord God . . . said to him,                                                                             “Where are you?”                                                                                                                                      ~Genesis 3:9~                                                                                                                                                                                                                             God, be merciful to me a sinner!                                                                                                                    ~Luke 18:13~                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Though your sins are like scarlet,                                                                         they shall be white as snow.                                                                                                                             ~Isaiah 1:18~             
    They have washed their robes                                                                                  and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.                                                                                                       ~ Revelation 7:14~
  • “There is Power in the Blood” –   http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/h/therepow.htm                                                                                                                                                                                               “Jesus Paid it All” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/p/jpaidall.htm

I trust you are counting your blessings/answered prayers/etc. each day and hope you are keeping a jar of them to add to daily.  How wonderful it will be to look back on them at the end of 2015.  My jar simply says “2015”.  I hope you get started if you have not already done so.

Daily Bible Reading

  •  Friday, January 23, 2015
  • Prophecy & Revelation
  • Isaiah 18-22

Anna Lee

Wednesday

And we know that in all things
God works for the good of those who love him,
who have been called according to his purpose.
~Romans 8: 28~

Koltyn continues to improve.

Koltyn is completely off 1 of his BP meds and we are starting to ween him off his second one tonight. We’ve had a pretty good day today. He has opened his eyes abt 3/4ths of the way but, only for a few seconds. Started back on his feedings and still remains sedated while on the vent. Hopefully by this time tomorrow we will have a much better outlook on what the future my hold. I have remained strong in my faith that God is with him and will continue to place his healing hands upon Koltyn throughout the days/weeks and months to come.                                                                           Thank you all once again!                                                                                                                                     Love Brad Gafford & Kristin Russell Gafford

 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Sunday, we will be bringing food items to Sunday School for our two families.  Please pass this reminder on to those who do not get to read this.  Thanks!

Do something special to remind yourself of God’s presence, love, watch-care, opportunities, etc. in your life during 2015.
Anna Lee

Sunday

Shout for joy, O heavens;

rejoice, O earth;

burst into song, O mountains!

For the LORD comforts his people

and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.

Isaiah 49:13 (NIV)

Church News for Today
  • Line Creek
    • Santa Claus in the Fellowship Hall @ 4:30 p.m
    • Christmas Candlelight Service @ 6:00 p.m.
  • New Zion
    • Christmas Lunch following morning worship
    • No P.M. services
  • FBC, Kentwood
    • Missions March and Lord’s Supper at 10:30
    • Family Supper at 5:00
    • Candlelight caroling at 6:00
Ethel Nettles Hyde

Born: December 09, 1936
Died: December 20, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2877718

Good Reading 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Just the Right Time” – http://odb.org/
  • Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come.                                                                                                                                                        ~Hebrews 9:11~                                                                    And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby,                                                        keeping watch over their flocks at night.                                                                                              An angel of the Lord appeared to them,                                                                                              and the glory of the Lord shone around them,                                                                            and they were terrified.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ~Luke 2:8-9 NIV~
  • “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/t/itcameup.htm

This season is about Jesus.  Please go to Sunday School and church at the church of your choice.  Attend some special Christmas events.  Thank God for the greatest gift ever given, Jesus.

Anna Lee