Category: Third Thursday

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

    Tuesday

    Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you;

    he will never let the righteous fall.

    ~Psalm 55:22~

    Mr. James Miller needed two more units of blood and platelets yesterday.  To help keep blood available for those like him who need it, there will be a blood drive on Sunday, January  24th.  I’ll tell you more later, but mark your calendar now.  (David and I have had the opportunity to be with Mr. James when he got blood or platelets.  The unit at the hospital was full each time.  This let me know again how important blood drives are.)

    Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is in North Oaks, room 3222.

    Latest news on Mrs. Mary Kliesch…they will do x-rays tomorrow to decide if surgery is needed…if they see a blockage in gastro-intestinal area. We are praying surgery will not be needed. Her blood pressure is ok now. She is still not able to stand or walk. Prayers are needed…Thank you!!!                                          ~Written by Pam Kliesch~

    Johnny Belgard is still at Ochsner Hospital.  His improvement is slow, but seems to be headed in the right direction.  Please continue to pray for him.

    Johnny “Lil Man” Santangello and family

     

     

    Baptist Press – bpnews.net

    Read the Bible in 2015 – Esther 6-10

    Read the Bible in 2016 – If you would like to select a daily devotional and a daily Bible reading plan, please check out this page

    – https://www.biblegateway.com/landing/newyear/

    Scripture Writing – December 29th – James 1: 16-18

     

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

     

     

     

    Opportunities

    • Blood Drive 
      • January 24th
      • FBC, Kentwood
      • Help replenish blood given to Mr. James Miller
      • Make blood available to others in our area
    • Frozen Food for Families
      • 1st Sunday of each month
      • Bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School
      • Food will be given out Sunday afternoon
    • Bible study of “John” – Chapter 1
      • Fridays at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC,K
      • January 8th
      • All ladies are invited to attend.
    • Today – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Celebrate birthdays of ladies of FBC,K
      • 11 A.M.
      • Meet in side room
    • Associational WMU
      • East Fork
      • Monday, January 18th
      • Honoring WMU ladies who passed away in 205
    • Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions
      • Gifts given Sunday will be counted today.
      • Let’s meet & exceed our goal again this year.
    • Third Thursday at the Cabin – Make plans to join us at the cabin next month for our monthly gathering.  You will always be welcome.  We meet at 6:30.  Each month is unique in many ways.  Come see for yourself.

     

     

    Have a wonderful day.  Enjoy some more weather more like winter,

    Anna Lee

    Friday

    For to us a child is born,

    to us a son is given,

    and the government

    will be on his shoulders.

    And he will be called

    Wonderful Counselor,

    Mighty God,

    Everlasting Father,

    Prince of Peace.

    ~Isaiah 9:6~

    Robert Ricks from Arcola is at M.D. Anderson for a checkup.  Join us in praying for a good report again this year.

    Brenda Chadwick from the Friendship community has broken a leg in two places.  Pray for her as she dealing with moving around over the next couple months.  Pray her healing goes well.

    Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have their monthly  breakfast a week early.  It will be Sunday, the 20th, at 8:00.  Your donation will go to the Methodist Children’s Home. We have been attending for a couple years.  The food and fellowship are always wonderful!  I know I speak for them when I say you are welcome to come join them.

    Baptist Press – bpnews.net

    Read the Bible in 2015 – Revelations 12-17

    Scripture Writing – Luke 1:46-50

    Third Thursday at the Cabin – We were blessed with another wonderful night.  Toni Havlin  came, even though she now lives in the Bogalusa area.  A friend and neighbor, Sylvia, came for the first time.  The music was outstanding!  So was the food and fellowship!  David led in a sweet, thought-provoking devotional.  It’s my favorite night of the month, every month!

    Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Lesotho” – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    What is Christmas without Jesus? Only another day to buy, sell, and eat!  Another self-centered day on planet earth!

    Jesus is the reason for the season!

    Pray, Give, Send, Go!

    Anna Lee

     

    Opportunities 

    • This morning – Bible Study of “John” at 10:00 at FBC,K
    • Saturday and Sunday at 6 P.M. – “Majesty of Christmas”, combined choirs of FBC,K and EFBC plus an orchestra.
    • Sunday morning at 8 A.M.   – Breakfast buffet at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church to benefit the children of the Methodist Children’s Home

     

    Thursday

    “For God loved the world in this way:

    He gave His One and Only Son,

    so that everyone who believes in Him

    will not perish but have eternal life.”

    ~John 3:16, HCSB~

     

    Elaine Tolar Doucette got a fantastic lab report.  She does not have cancer.

    Mrs. Tullie Dean is now at Hood Memorial for rehab.  Keep her in your prayers.

    Please add Mr. James Allen to your prayer list.

    Pray for all those who are or will be traveling for the holidays.

     

    Baptist Press – bpnews.net

    Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 5-6

    Scripture Writing – Luke 1:26-29

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

     

    Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Pray, Give, Send, Go!

     

    Opportunities this Week

    • Third Thursday at the Cabin – tonight at 6:30
    • Friday morning Bible study of “John” – 10 A.M. in the fellowship hall
    • Saturday and Sunday – Cantata at FBC, K at 6 P.M. w/ Reception Sunday night

     

     

     

    Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to others!  Jesus is the reason….

    Anna Lee

    Wednesday

    “He sent the message to the Israelites,

    proclaiming the good news

    of peace through Jesus Christ–

    He is Lord of all.”

    ~Acts 10:36, HCSB~

    Macy Gueldner 

    We celebrated WEEK 100 this week! Macy is on the 100th week of her 3rd phase of treatment. Tomorrow she begins week 101 with her very last doses of vincristine and dex. This is pretty “big time” for her. These are the meds (chemo and steroid) that give her bone and nerve pain. We are happy for her to be kicking these two to the curb! Now, she only has 19 more weeks left of methotrexate and mercaptopurine (6mp.)

    She’s been feeling well, but those nasty mouth sores never really go away anymore. Although you wouldn’t know it unless she gives you a good look in her mouth (which is rare.) Please pray that these last doses of vinc/dex aren’t too hard on her this weekend. We’re all ready to enjoy a good holiday. Merry Christmas from Team Macy.

    http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5670e9a3ca16b4b429a9b1d9?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

    Johnny Belgard’s new liver was working well at bedtime last night.  I’ve been checking my phone for an update, but nothing yet.  I’ll post one when I get one.  I’m certainly thanking God Johnny was able to have the new liver and all seemed to be going well.

    Shelton Day, one of our neighbors, is hospitalized because his potassium level is too high. Please add him to your prayer list.

    Ora Lee Wilson told me her grandson, Brandon, has been getting some good reports.  Let’s thank God Brandon did not really have the problems the doctors suspected at first.

    Harrell Sharkey and his family learned his cancer is only in one location and can be successfully removed with surgery, which will be in January.  Thank God for another good report.

    It is wonderful to be able to share all good updates this morning!

    Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 143-145

    Scripture Writing – Matthew 2:7-12

    Baptist Press – bpnews.net

    Lottie Moon Christmas Offering –  After two weeks, FBC, Kentwood has reached 45% of the goal set for this year.  I can hardly wait until I can report we have surpassed our goal!

    Two websites to read and enjoy:

     

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

    Special opportunities for the coming week:

    • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 – Come hear and sing Christmas music this month.
    • Friday – Bible study of “John” at 10 A.M. in the FBC fellowship hall
    • Saturday and Sunday – Combined choirs of FBC,K and EFBC along with an orchestra present “Majesty of Christmas” at FBC, K at 6 P.M.

     

     

    I’ll be glad to share special events at other churches if you send me the information.

    Anna Lee

     

     

     

    Monday

    “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.”

    ~2 Corinthians 9:15, HCSB~

     

    I was asked to add Robert and Ora Lee Wilson’s grandson, Brandon, to the prayer list.  He is Sheila’s son.  Brandon has a lung issue and is hospitalized.

    I got to visit with Kathryn Meadows last night.  She had a liver transplant, but is improving.  I’m sure she would appreciate additional prayers.

    Please  continue to pray for Johnny Belgard as he works to get stronger so he can get a liver transplant.  He is in Ochsner, New Orleans.

    Another Johnny to pray for is “Lit’ Man” Santangello.  He has developed some new issues.

     

     

     

    Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 26-28

    Scripture Writing – Matthew 1:21-25

    Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Pictures of global cities

     – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

     

     

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

     

     

     

    Opportunities this Week

    • Tuesday – Preparing/delivering fruit baskets for the homebound.  First Baptist Church, Kentwood at 3 P.M.
    • Tuesday – Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30.  The program will feature James Rimes and possibly Sherman Cutrer.  Their music will touch your heart.
    • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30.  Come to the cabin to enjoy a time of food, fellowship, music, devotional, and prayer.
    • Bible Study of John – Friday at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC, K.  Call me if you have any questions.
    • Saturday and Sunday – Christmas music “The Majesty of Christmas” at FBC,K at 6 P.M.  Fellowship will follow each night.  East Fork choir members are joining for a combined choir.  An orchestra will also be involved each night.
    • I”ll be glad to add any events I forgot or an unaware of.  Let me hear from you.

     

     

    Jesus is the one and only reason for the season!

    Anna Lee

    Saturday

    The true light that gives light to every man

    was coming into the world.  

    He was in the world,

    and though the world was made through him,

    the world did not recognize him.

    ~John 1:9-10~

     

    Please pray for Robbie Lynn Kirby who is having back problems again.

    Gloria Gill will be having a heart ablation Thursday.  Please add her to your prayer list.

    Aniston Renae Newman, the daughter of Matthew and Angel Bridges Newman, has arrived and is beautiful!  Congratulate the parents and grandparents when you see them.

    There is an awesome display. “Christmas Village”, which will be on display tonight at FBC, Greensburg.  It is free, but donations to the youth fund will be accepted.  It will be a wonderful way to  get focused on the real meaning of Christmas.

    Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 23-24

    Scripture  Writing – December 12 – Malachi 3:1-3

    Baptist Press – bpnews.net

    Lottie Moon Christmas Offering –  Tomorrow, at FBC,K, we will have our yearly march for missions, missionaries, and our offering.

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    Get wrapped up in the reason for this awesome season!  It’s all about Jesus!

    Anna Lee Alford

     

     

    Friday

    “Now we who are strong

    have an obligation to bear the weaknesses

    of those without strength,

    and not to ours selves.”  

    ~Romans 15:1, HCSB~

     

    Thankfully, Jane Wickham is better and home again.  Pray that she will now be free of infection.

    Jill Brister continues to do well following her neck surgery.  Pray she will endure the neck brace well for the remainder of the treatment time.

    Keith Womack will be going to Shreveport for kidney stone surgery Monday.  Pray for relief from pain and no complications from surgery.

    Mrs. Anne Hurst was in prayer meeting Wednesday.  It was so good to see her again.  She is thankful for her hospital stay because she feels so much better now.

    Mr. James Miller is so much stronger than he was a week ago.  Pray for him as he begin treatment December 4th at St. Tammany.

     

     

    Jerry Keith Porter

    Born: October 17, 1955
    Died: November 18, 2015

    http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3385397&fh_id=10545

    Third Thursday at the cabin was great last night.  We had a large crowd and musicians/singers from five different churches as well as Bro. Gibby to share some comments with us.  Third Thursday is my favorite day/night of the month!  Thanks to everyone who attends and makes it all so special..

     

    Read the Bible in 2015 – Zechariah 8-14

    Baptist Press – bpnews.net

     

    Women’s Ministry

    • Bible study this morning at 10:00  (We will begin a study of the book of John in a few weeks.)
    • Books of stamps are needed so we can stamp some Christmas cards for parish prisoners.  Deadline: Sunday, November 29th
    • We have achieved out Georgia Barnett Offering goal for 2015.  It will soon be time to begin the drive for funds for international missions.

     

    Monthly Breakfast at Pine Ridge

    Sunday morning at 8:00 the members of Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast buffet.  Donations this month will go to a lady who has had a lengthy health issue.  You are invited to join them on the fourth Sunday each month.  A different person/cause is the beneficiary each month.

     

    Devotional, Scripture, Quotes, and a Song

     

    Thankfulness: Day 20

    Expectations are wonderful.  Sometimes we live to meet our own expectations and sometimes for those of others.  Many have an expectation of Jesus’ return “One Day”.  I’m thankful to be in that number looking forward to that day and trying to make sure others have the same thing to look forward to.

    I hope and trust you have a similar expectation.

    Anna Lee

    Thursday

    “Don’t worry about anything,

    but in everything,

    through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

    let your requests be made known to God.”

    ~Philippians 4:6, HCSB~

    Yesterday, when I offered to do something for Jane Wickham, she only asked for prayers.  So many people need to know the power of prayer and then use it.

    Jane Wickham is at North Oaks.  Her request is for prayer.

    Freida Jones went home yesterday afternoon.  Keep her in your prayers as she heals.  The  surgery went well.  Now, pray for the healing process.

    Kendall Ott is doing well.  He was also able to come home yesterday.  He will get good care at home.  Pray for his healing.

    Jesse Dean has had some difficult days following his neck surgery.  Pray for him as he sees this doctor today.

    Mrs. Anne Hurst was able to be at prayer meeting.  She is thankful for the progress she has made.  Keep her on your prayer list.

    Both Kenneth Birch and Kenny Ray Gill had surgery Tuesday at Our Lady of the Lake.  Pray for the recovery process and for long-term healing.

    Boyd Hatchel’s new position – http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=111f752deefc7515c101c86fb&id=a10964f3b9

    Read the Bible in 2015 – Ecclesiastes 9-10

    Baptist Press – bpnews.net

    Third Thursday at the Cabin – Tonight at 6:30

    Women’s Ministry

    • Friday Morning Bible Study begins at 10:00.
    • Books of stamps are needed for the Christmas cards for prisoners.  Please get your stamps to me by Sunday, November 29th
    • Next Associational WMU meeting will be in January at East Fork Baptist Church.  It will be our annual meeting to honor WMU ladies who have passed away during 2015.
    • “Young Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

     

    Thankfulness: Day 19

    Today, I’m thankful for all the ways others have shown love to me throughout my life – family, school teacher, church members, school mates, co-workers, etc., the all their love together does not come near to the love God has for me.  That doesn’t excuse us from expressing our love through works or actions though.  Lord, help me to do a better job of showing my love for others by my words and my actions.

    Anna Lee

     

    Wednesday

    The LORD is slow to anger and great in power;

    the LORD will not leave the guilty unpunished.

    His way is in the whirlwind and the storm,

    and clouds are the dust of his feet.

    ~Nahum 1:3~

     

     

    I’m thanking God for watching over all of us last night.  The weather got bad as that big wind hit about 11:00, but the reports I have heard are only of minor damage.

    Please continue to pray for all the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes that are being collected around the world this week.  Our shoeboxes were turned in at Franklinton.  A member of that church said they packed 700 shoeboxes this year!  I know God will bless each of the 700 children who receive one of those shoeboxes.

     

     

    Charles Preston Stevens

    Born: October 01, 1932
    Died: November 16, 2015

    http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3381285&fh_id=10545

    Article on adoption written by Victoria Nielsen

    http://theodysseyonline.com/mississippi-state/college-student-change-childs-life/218318

     

    Third Thursday at the Cabin 

    • Tomorrow night at 6:30
    • Come see what God has for us!

    Baptist Press – bpnews.net

    Friday Morning Bible Study (10 A.M.)

    • “Salome, Mother of the Zebedees”
    • Matthew 20: 20-24; 27:56;  Mark 15:40-41; 16:1-2

    Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 131-133

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    Thankfulness: Day 18

    Today, I’m thankful for my husband who loves me and protects me daily.  This is evident in so many ways.  I so thankful that as a young person God guided me to make a big decision about my future that included him.  I’m thankful God gave me a Christian husband who exhibits his love for God and others on a daily basis.

     

     

    Walk in the SonLight today!

    Anna Lee