Category: Sunday School

Sunday

Mary kept all these things

and pondered them in her heart.

~Luke 2:19~

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • Johnny’s Race –  odb.org
  • Comfort each other                                                                                             and edify one another.                                                                                           ~1 Thessalonians 5:11~                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Out of all your gifts ye shall offer                                                             every heave offering of the Lord,                                                               of all the best thereof,                                                                                       even the hallowed part thereof out of it.                                                                                                      ~Numbers 18:29~
  • “Our Best” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Our_Best/

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Day 8 – “Planting Seeds for Planting Churches” 

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/weekofprayerview.asp?PageNavID=112&StoryID=13048&LanguageID=1709

Frozen Food for Two Families

  • Family #1 – One dish meals, sugar free desserts, vegetables and cornbread, greens and cornbread
  • Family #2 – Non-processed food without lots of additives, fresh fruits and vegetables you picked, fruits and vegetables you picked and froze
  • Bring to my classroom before our 9:15 A.M. Sunday School this morning.  Delivery will be made this afternoon.

You are more than welcome to visit any class at any church today.  If you don’t have a church home, maybe this is the day you will find yours.

Stephen Lewis Voight

Born: December 02, 1983
Died: December 05, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2850772&fh_id=10545

Have a blessed day as you attend the church our your choice.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

for You will answer me.”

~Psalm 86:7, NASB~

(I know God is happy to hear from us during our difficult times,

but surely He is even happier when we talk to Him on regular and good days.)

Sue Lavene, Eleanor’s sister, is doing well.  Sue will be in ICU for 24 hours before going to a regular room.  Thank you for praying for this family.

Don Dickinson is progressing and has been moved to a room in the telemetry unit on the second floor.  His room is 2229.  All the tubes have been removed, but Don is still on a heart monitor.  Thank you for your continued prayers for Don and Judy.

J. Santangelo‘s doctors are again saying they do not see tumor growth.  Join the family in thanking God for his progress.

Mallory Hatchel is progressing very well.  She continues to be at home and monitored by family and a home health nurse.  Keep praying.

Thankfulness: Day 12 – Meals!  Yes, I’m thankful to have food, but I mean the sit-down meals we have with family and/or friends.  What a blessing they are!  Much more important than the food is the company!  Meals with an individual, a small group, or even a large group can be such a blessing if we are focused on the people with us and not distracted by other things such as a television.  Take time to really enjoy some meals this week.

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

  • Hardened marine ‘rocked’ by loss, surrenders to Christ

As a drill instructor in the Marines, Brandon Graham was fierce, tough and fearless, with crass language and harsh treatment all part of the package. That all began to change, though, when driving to work one day Graham had what he calls a “Damascus Road experience” that left him weeping on the side of the highway.

  • Family with 5 ‘heroes’ reaches out to veterans

For Wes and Judy Pierce, founders of a veterans resource organization called Heroes Night Out, a large family and service to their country go hand in hand.

  • Southern Baptists in Congress now 36

Southern Baptist representation in Congress dropped as a result of the Nov. 4 election, leaving 30 members of SBC churches in the House of Representatives and six in the Senate.

  • Kelly Boggs accepts post at alma mater

Kelly Boggs, editor of the Louisiana Baptist Message, has accepted a development post at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, his alma mater, and is ending his Baptist Press column after 14 years

  • ETS meeting to feature Southern Baptists

Some 90 representatives of Southern Baptist Convention seminaries will make presentations this month to the Evangelical Theological Society, the world’s largest society of evangelical scholars.

  • FROM THE STATES: Okla., S.C., Mich. evangelism/missions news; ‘… desperate prayer and a crying out to God’
  • First-Person – David E. Crosby
    VETERANS DAY: Meditation at a flagpole
  • Jason K. Allen – VETERANS DAY: The ‘war to end all wars’

 Recent News

Iraq war vet to plant church in Washington state
Pro-gay ad blitz aimed at Miss. Baptists
TRUSTEES: IMB’s Platt unfolds five-point strategy
Platt: ‘God saved you to send you’
‘My heart continues to ache,’ Bae says

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, K
  • I Samuel 1:1 – 2:21  (Hannah)
  • Contact me for a study guide if you want one.

Sunday School Lesson (“Bible Studies for Life”) for Sunday

  • “Overcome Bitterness”
  • Genesis 45: 3-11

Hope Center

I’m going to be working on the work schedule for next week, so if you want to sign up, please let me know.  Be a “missionary” here on the home front for a part of a day or a full day at a time.  Be blessed!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

  • Lift up your eyes on high,                                                                                                                                   and see who has created these things.                                                                                                                ~Isaiah 40:26~
  • “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” –  http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/gospel-songs-chords/i_know_who_holds_tomorrow.htm

 

Thanks for “tuning in” and praying.  You make a difference in many lives.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“I call on You, God,

because You will answer me;

listen closely to me;

hear what I say.”

~Psalm 17:6, HCSB~

 

Thankfulness Day 9:  Today, I am thankful for Hope Center.  What a benefit this place has already been to those who have received food, shopped, etc.!   In such a short time, Hope has given hope and love to many families  In addition, the people there are ALL VOLUNTEERS, yet not a day has rolled around that Hope wasn’t adequately staffed with some special Christian people.  Not a day goes by that we cannot easily give away crosses, Bibles, and Christian literature.  I’m thankful I can be involved.  I’ve been so blessed!

Please pray for these people who are hospitalized:

  • Bud Callihan – Hammond
  • Bobby Lawson – McComb
  • Chris Wales – Baton Rouge
  • Don Dickinson – Baton Rouge
  • Anne Hurst  – Greensburg
  • Macy Gueldner – Baton Rouge

 http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/545e72874db921492b4086e9

Devotional, Scriptures, Quote, and a Song

  • “Tear Down the Wall” – http://odb.org/
  • He comforted them and spoke kindly to them.                                                                                                             ~Genesis 50:21~                                               You meant evil against me;                                                                                     but God meant it for good . . . .                                                                                 And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.                                                                                                       ~Genesis 50:20-21~
  • “Anger builds walls;                                                                                                love breaks them down.”                                                                                                                             ~ODB~

If you have prepared your Sunday School lesson, you may find this devotional refers to the same Joseph.  The lesson is “Overcome Hard Times”.  That we all can do if we let God have control.

Have a Sunday that is beautiful in every way.

Anna Lee

Sunday

First, be aware of the time change this morning.  If you didn’t set the clocks back last night, you should do so now, but if you don’t you can go on to church an hour early and enjoy the extra time to read your Bible and pray.  That wouldn’t be a bad idea after all.

“Everyone should be quick to listen,

slow to speak

and slow to become angry, 

because human anger does not produce

the righteousness that God desires. 

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth

and the evil that is so prevalent

and humbly accept the word planted in you,

which can save you.”

~James 1:19b-21 NIV~

Forgiving others is a BIG thing.  It is certainly not a Godly trait to hold grudges.

THANKS!

So many people contributed to the shoeboxes, to packing them, and to shipping them.  We were a little short of our goal for shipping, plus we packed an extra ten boxes so we will need a little extra money today ($7.00/box).  Our church set and surpassed an all time record for the number of boxes packed.  The children who receive these boxes will be so blessed by all the treasures they find.  My hope is that they also find Jesus!

Mrs. Theople Hurst came to church yesterday afternoon to help prepare the boxes for the packing party and stayed until every one was ready for deliver.  Pray for her as she continues trying to get a diagnosis and treatment for her recent health issue.

Gold City and Andy Taylor

It’s not ofter a group such as Gold City comes to the Kentwood area, so make your plans to be at The Lord’s Church at 6 P.M. tonight.  To add some “icing” to the event, Andy Taylor will be singing during the intermission for Gold City.  Tickets were not sold. Donations will be received tonight.

Hope Center had another good week.  We have learned that appliances and furniture are in big demand.  If you have something and cannot transport it, please call Hope to make arrangements for a pick up.  The number there is 247-2235.  Remember, they are not open of Monday, but work half a day on Saturday.  Thanks for volunteering and for making purchases there.  So many people are being blessed.  The number of people signed up for the food bank is more than two hundred!  We are providing better and better boxes each time.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

            “O Lord Almighty,                                                                                                                                                                  blessed is the man who trusts in You.”                                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 84:11-12~

Reminder:  Tuesday the “young” ladies of FBC,K will celebrate the October birthdays.  We had to delay this by a week, but will meet Tuesday at 11:00 at The Cafe.  Join us for a sweet time with a number of ladies from the church.

Reminder number 2:  Today is the day to bring your frozen  food for a family.  Please bring your quart size filled bags to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School.  The food will be delivered this afternoon.  Your efforts will greatly assist the people!

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“They continued steadfastly

in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship,

in the breaking of bread,

and in prayers.

And the Lord added to the church daily

those who were being saved.”

~Acts 2:42, 47b, NKJV~

 

Continue to pray for Nancy Carruth and Cindy Carmendelle.  They are in the midst of their recovery process, not at the end point yet.

Annabel W. Rutland

Born: September 17, 1939
Died: October 30, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2784970&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party for Shoeboxes

  • TONIGHT at 6:00 at FBC,K
  • Come out and be blessed by being a part.
  • Think of all the children who will not only receive a gift, but also be introduced to Jesus because of a red and green shoebox.

Gold City Quartet and Andy Taylor

  • Sunday at 6:00 P.M. at The Lord’s Church
  • Donations, but no tickets
  • What an opportunity for people of our area!

Hope Center (Roseland)

Hope had another good week.  People were able to receive/purchase things they needed at a very good price.  Lives of volunteers and customers have been blessed. Thanks to all who have helped in any way.  Stay tuned for more good reports!  God is at work!

Frozen Food Sunday

Tomorrow is our day to bring quart-size bags of frozen foods for a family who is most appreciative.  Thank you to those who have been so faithful each month.  The food will be delivered Sunday afternoon.

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Time change tonight!  Turn your clocks back.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Mosaic” – http://odb.org
  • We are His workmanship,                                                                               created in Christ Jesus for good works.                                                                                                      ~Ephesians 2:10~
James 1:22

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

International Standard Version
Keep on being obedient to the word, and not merely being hearers who deceive themselves.

Be sure to read the paragraph about B.B. McKinney.  I love every song listed!
Many people get discouraged.  They focus on the small things and do not see the “big picture”.  Encourage then to continue to do what the Lord has for them to do do and not be discouraged!  Remind them of the goal, the earthly benefits, and the eternal rewards!
Anna Lee

Saturday

For God so loved the world,

that he gave his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,

but have everlasting life.

~John 3:16~

I saw Nancy Carruth of Greensburg last night.  She asks for prayer between now and a procedure on Tuesday in Baton Rouge.  She also asks for prayer for her doctor to have a good plan for treatment for her.

Susan Rimes is still scheduled to see a surgeon on November 6th to discuss thyroid surgery. Let’s pray for Susan and the surgeon as they get ready for this day.

Susie Sharkey asks for prayer for her grandson, Xander, who was transported to Ochsner because of trouble breathing.  Xander is almost three.

Hope Center had the best day yet yesterday.  Pray for another good day today.  Pray for lives to be helped and hearts touched.  Thank God for another association that donated money to buy the refrigeration units we need in order to give out refrigerated items in our food bank.  We will be open from 9:00 – 1:00 today.  Come see us!

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at the Kentwood Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Operation Christmas Child Christmas Party to pack shoe boxes is only a week away.  Make your plans to be a part of this exciting time.  If you would like to include a note/letter or a picture of yourself or your family  in some boxes, please bring them with you then.  Sunday School classes devote some time to writing this week or it can be done at home.

Baptist Press –  BPnews.net

Friday Bible Study – Our study of Friday will be on Elizabeth.  Please read Luke 1:5-66.  If you wish to have a study guide, please see me Sunday morning or make arrangements to get a paper in time to help with your study.

Our Sunday School lesson this week is on Overcoming Temptation.  Please read/study Genesis 39: 3-12.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “First Response” – http://odb.org/
  • Be anxious for nothing,                                                                                       but . . . let your requests be made known to God;                                   and the peace of God                                                                                                . . . will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.                                                                                              ~Philippians 4:6-7~
  • “Sweet Hour of Prayer” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Sweet_Hour_of_Prayer/

Have a great day.  Be sure to plan some time today to prepare for tomorrow.  Thank you for taking the time to read this post and to pray.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will strengthen their hearts.

You will listen carefully.”

~Psalm 10:17, HCSB~

 

Jambalaya Benefit for Hope Center

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • This morning following worship service
  • Take-out boxes
  • Donations only!
  • Checks can be made out to Hope Center

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Sanctuary” –  http://odb.org/2014/10/12/a-sanctuary/
  • Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden,                                               and I will give you rest.                                                                                            Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me,                                                           for I am gentle and lowly in heart,                                                                                   and you will find rest for your souls.                                                                          For My yoke is easy and My burden is light”.                                            ~Matthew 11:28-30~                                                                                                                     
  • “Tell it to Jesus” –   http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellitto.htm

Have a great day of Bible study and worship.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I called to the LORD in my distress,

and I cried to my God for help.

From His temple He heard my voice,

and my cry to Him reached His ears.”

~Psalm 18:6, HCSB~

 

The verse above is exactly what some people are doing today and what many other people need to do.  I hope you can help someone this week as they call out to God.  If you are the one in need of hearing God’s voice, I pray this will be the day!

 

Macy Gueldner

By Mary Catherine Gueldner — 20 hours ago

Little miss Macy has clinic today, but during her break, she’ll be in a commercial shoot for Our Lady of the Lake. As I type (while on my 15 minute lunch break,) she’s getting hair, makeup, and wardrobe done. Ha! I told them that it wouldn’t take long for hair, since she has none!

She had a bad week after her last LPIT, Vincristine, and steroids (which is her norm.) She recovered and had a good week last week.

We’ve been super busy (and TIRED,) but things have been going okay.

I hope to get some good pictures to show you from the Sunday tea in Memphis. We had a REALLY nice day! Company D danced, which is a dance group of young adults with Down syndrome (I cried through their beautiful performance.) A violinist and harpist performed solos, and the Germantown choir sang. It was all so very nice! Macy didn’t wear her crown for long, but she stood on the smaller stage (by herself) and took it all in, while twirling and dancing.

Our princess Macy has had a busy week, she may need a personal assistant soon to organize her appearances and shoots 🙂

 

Johnnie Santangelo

Please pray for “Lil’ Man” and his family as the doctors try to figure out the recent tests.

 

Mrs. Jerry Pulliam 

“Miss” Jerry has been moved from the hospital to Heritage Manor in Franklinton.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

 

Boyd Hatchel’s posts:

Thank you for your prayers for my family. Your prayers were answered as my dad was healed today, by the Great Physician in Heaven. He passed away at home this evening.

Thank you for so many kind words, prayers, and love for our family. The memorial service for my father will be Friday, October 10, at 2:00 PM, at First Baptist McKinney, TX. Visitation will precede the service at 1:00 PM. Jennie and I will return to Richmond on Saturday.

Jackie Edwards Stilley
Born: March 04, 1957
Died: October 07, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2739655&fh_id=10545

 

Friday Bible Study

We will not meet this week, but look for a study guide Sunday morning in your class.

 

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“What Do You Expect?” –  http://odb.org

In the world you will have tribulation;

but be of good cheer,

I have overcome the world.

                                                  ~John 16:33~

“We’ll Understand it Better By and By” http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh525.sht

God surely guides me as I post TPL each morning.  One way is that the verse that comes at the beginning links up so well to the prayer requests of the day and to the devotional for the day.  Thank-you God for putting Your hand on my efforts.

Anna Lee

Sunday

This is God’s day!  Don’t try to take it for your own!

Danny V. Maurer 

Born: January 10, 1969
Died: October 04, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2736419

Bill Ray Bickham, Jr.

Born: March 09, 1957
Died: October 03, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2736013

Monday

“For as the rain comes down,

and the snow from heaven,

And do not return there,

But water the earth,

And make it bring forth and bud,

That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater,

So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

It shall not return to Me void,

But it shall accomplish what I please,

And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

~Isaiah 55:10-11, NKJV~

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch.  She is still experiencing an allergic reaction to one pill that was prescribed by a doctor.  She has had a number of shots and new prescriptions trying to overcome the allergic reaction.

Reese Birch DeLee is hospitalized in Baton Rouge.  Please add her to your prayer list.

Pray for Andy Taylor as he sees a neurologist.

Susan Rimes continues to deal with pain following her kidney stone procedure.  Pray she feels better soon.

A football player, Walker,  from Jackson Prep is in a coma after the Friday night game.

http://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/high-school/prepsreport/2014/08/24/jackson-prep-holds-prayer-vigil-walker-wilbanks/14520857/

The Sunday School Teachers of FBC, K will have a supper/training tonight.

Devotional, Scripture, a Song, and a Quote

  • “More than Waiting” –  http://odb.org/2014/08/25/more-than-waiting/
  • A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me, because I go to the Father.                                                                                              ~John 16:16~     It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.                                                                                                                                       ~Acts 1:7~ “Let me tell you what He has done for me.”                                                       ~ Psalm 66:16~
  • “I Love to Tell the Story” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/l/ilttts.htm
  • “Wait and witness till Jesus returns.”                                                         ~ Our Daily Bread~

What is blessing it is to be with able to attend church.  Our responsibility continues throughout the week.

Anna Lee