Category: Third Thursday

Monday

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.

~Jeremiah 29:11~

 

 

Jeffrey Brister had surgery on a knee Saturday and on his shoulder that had four breaks yesterday.  Pray for a complete recovery over time.

Luther Terrell will have back surgery on Wednesday.  His procedure will be out-patient.

Pray for the Pittman/McDaniel family as Gail has brain surgery this morning at North Oaks.

Pray for Phillip Strickland and his family as he begins week two of treatment.

 

Scripture Reading – Genesis 48-50 and Psalm 16.

 

The Two Rivers Association WMU will meet at 10 this morning at East Fork.  The leadership team will meet at 9:00.  We will be honoring the WMU service of Rachel “Cis” Cox, Shirley Gregot Lane, and Aileen Young.

 

David and I invite you to come to the cabin Thursday night at 6:30 for a meal, a time of fellowship, enjoying some great music, and a sweet devotional and prayer period.  As I often say, “It’s my favorite time of the whole month”!  We  simply call it the Third Thursday Gathering.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Men’s Day – Next Sunday at FBC, Kentwood.  Start with breakfast and devotional and end with men leading the worship service.

 

 

“Put on the new self,

created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

~Ephesians 4:24 NIV~

“My Faith has Found a Resting Place”

 

God is good, especially during our biggest trials of lives!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

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~

Mrs. Wilma Welch told someone to tell me to add Jennifer Cotes, 36, of Maringouin, to the Prayer Link.  She is the granddaughter of Mr. Eddie Welch and the mother of of two.  She  was just diagnosed with a tumor in her brain and one on her eye.  Prayers will be very much appreciated.

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Juanita Booty.  She is undergoing more tests and treatment at the same time.  Pray she can get some rest.  Pray for the family too.

Jeffrey Brister was in a motorbike accident in Tickfaw.  He broke his shoulder in four places and also broke his knee.  He had knee surgery yesterday.  Pray for him as he awaits shoulder surgery.

 

Bible Reading Plan – Genesis 46-47 and Psalm 15

 

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 this Thursday

 

 

 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said,

“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

~John 8:31-32 (NIV)~

“Footsteps of Jesus” – one of the first hymns I learned to play

 

Whose footsteps do you desire to follow today?

Anna Lee

 

Sunday, 1-1-17

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~

 

Keep Mrs. Margaret Oliver in your prayers as she recovers from Friday’s surgery.

Pray for Carl Wayne Stevens and his family as he prepares for a heart valve replacement Tuesday.

 

Wayne Bailey, Pastor of FBC, Covington – http://waylonbailey.com/2016/12/31/happy-new-year/

Thom S. Rainey, CEO and President of Lifeway – thomrainey.com

 

Join the Bible Project – JointheBibleProject.com – Sign up to get a daily email about reading the Bible and watching some videos.  You can also pick up a copy of the Bible reading plan for one year on card stock, so it will hold up to daily use for one year.  These are available at FBC, Kentwood.

Today – Genesis 1-3, Psalm 1, and Video, Genesis 1-11 

https://thebibleproject.com/product/genesis-1-11-video/

I think you will love the animated cartoon story of these eleven chapters as you see the drawings appear before your eyes!  It is an amazing video.

Today is a good day to mark some dates on your calendar.

  • Associational WMU, Memorial Service – Jan. 16th at East Fork at 10 A.M.
  • Third Thursdays – We meet every month at 6:30 at the cabin.

 

“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God — truly righteous and holy. So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body” (Ephesians 4:21-25 NLT, second edition)

“Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go”

 

Take the challenge, “Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go”, in 2017.  You can also include whatever He says , I’ll do.

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

[Mary’s Song] And Mary said:

“My soul glorifies the Lord

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

for the Mighty One has done great things for me

— holy is his name.

~Luke 1:46-47, 49 (NIV)~

 

Susie Sharkey’s surgery went well, but she is having trouble with pain.  Pray she gets relief today.

 

We had a great time at the cabin last night that included three new families and guests from seven different churches.  David and I are so blessed by your presence each month. The Christmas carols were a real blessing to my heart.  Mark all the third Thursdays on your 2017 calendars. 

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 2:7-12

Mission Opportunities for Students – “One House, One Well” – https://www.imb.org/opportunities/?id=028f0699-555e-4196-bc87-1438375d12f4&ReturnURL=/opportunities-for-students/

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood

 

I’m making copies of a Scripture Reading Plan for 2017 today.  This one will take us through the whole Bible in book-by-book order.  See me if you would like to have one.  Now is the time to make your plans and choose your Bible reading system for the coming year.  I hope you will follow some plan, even if not the one I have chosen, to read God’s Word daily and from cover to cover.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net.

 

“O Little Town of Bethlehem” – I was able to share with the children at church Wednesday night how Jesus came to be born in Bethlehem rather than Nazareth, the place where He grew up.  If you had a child in class Wednesday, ask them to read Luke 2:1-7 to you.

 

Look back to the previous post to read of events/services you might want to attend.

  • Some churches will add a special Christmas Eve service.  Check around and find one that suits you and your family.  I’m sure any church you select will welcome you with open arms.
  • Although some churches will not be having services Christmas day, most area churches will, even if the schedule is different on the 25th.  If you find yourself in such a situation, check the other churches and find one that meets your need.  They will be glad to have you in their services.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

My internet was down last night through this morning.  I apologize for the late start.

But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary;

you have found favor with God.

You will conceive and give birth to a son,

and you are to call him Jesus.

He will be great

and will be called the Son of the Most High.

The Lord God will give him the throne

of his father David,

and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever;

his kingdom will never end.”

~ Luke 1:30-33 (NIV) ~

 

Please pray for Bob Holmes (72) of Holden to be found soon.  He has not been seen since the end of last week.  Bob’s wife, Bonnie, is a member of the Howell family from the Amite/Roseland area.

Pray for Susie Sharkey as  she has a complete shoulder replacement today.  Pray her recovery will be complete and timely.

Pray for Kenneth Birch as he continues to recover from the last back surgery.  Pray the pain he is experiencing is aftereffects of the surgery, not something that will stay will him.  Pray for his caregivers too.

Pray for Bobbie Magee as she makes plans for wrist surgery.

Pray for John Miller.  He lost his home in a fire last week.

Buddy Waller received another good report from the doctor yesterday.  Let’s thank God for this.

Pray for Jon Carl Hammons as he faces a health concern.

Please continue to pray for George Eddie Lee, J.D. Smith, Mrs. Margaret Callihan, and Mrs. Anne Hurst who have recently had hospital stays.

Pray for the members of our community who are homebound, facing recent deaths, or without other family members during the holiday season.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 2:1-6 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+2%3A1-6&version=NIV

 

Baptist Press

  • “Billy Graham Statue Finds New Home at Ridgecrest”
  • “Study: Most Churches Open for Christmas”
  • “First Person: Keep the “mas” is Christmas”
  • “Missionary Reaps Harvest as a Refuge in a Foreign Land”
  • “Teen Overcomes Fear to Spread the Gospel in S. Africa”
  • More….

 

Missions – “University Trail-Blazer” – https://www.imb.org/opportunities/?id=01cccab7-76a4-4052-9184-b7128e1b2703&ReturnURL=/opportunities-for-students/

 

Important Dates at FBC, Kentwood

  • TONIGHT – Third Thursday at the Cabin – We’re expecting music from a guitar trio tonight.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study at 10 A.M. every week
  • Christmas Cantata Sunday Night at 6 P.M. (Adults and Children)
  • Christmas Caroling Wednesday night at 5 P.M. (Adults, Youth, and Children)
  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 0n the 27th at 11 A.M.

 

“The First Nowell”

 

I trust you can live this holiday season with this joyful hymn in your hearts.  If not, seek someone who has that true joy and who can guide you.  

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday – Short version

“….and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”

~Genesis 22:18~

Jeana Russell Lee-Newton is having problems transferred to Hammond.  Please pray for the family as they work to get her closer to home.

JD Smith is doing better and will soon be able to come us.  He still doesn’t have a diagnosis, so pray the medical staff gets it figured out soon.

Scripture Writing – Matthew 1:21-25

The missions class will have a “Happy Birthday Party for Jesus” tonight at 6 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – This Thursday at 6:30 P.M.

 

 

 

Tuesday

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign:

The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son,

and will call him Immanuel.

~Isaiah 7:14~

 

I received this request to share.

Please pray for Tracen Schneeweiss, who has bronchopneumonia. He is the 6 month old son of Justin and Sarah Schneeweiss.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 1:18-20

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Five Surprising Insights about the Unchurches” by Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/2016/12/five-surprising-insights-unchurched/

 

Luke 2 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+2&version=NIV

“What Child is This”

 

Reminder – Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 this week!

 

Do something special to share the Christmas spirit with someone who is sad or lonely today.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

The true light that gives light to everyone

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~

Kathy Dale Forrest – (I know many of you are waiting for this.)

February 12, 1953 – December 10, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4036453&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – Malachi 3:1-3

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainerp.com

 

 

But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.                                                                                                                                                  ~Galatians 4:4-5 (NIV)~

“What Child is This”

 

Children on Mission 

  • Birthday Party for Jesus
  • Wednesday at 6 P.M.
  • You don’t have to bring anything.

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • This week
  • 6:30
  • Let’s sing some Christmas carols!

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • John 13
  • 10 A.M.
  • Fellowship Hall

 

Share the holiday news with others.  It’s Jesus!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“You will all be joined together,

and you will give glory to God

the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Christ accepted you,

so you should accept each other,

which will bring glory to God.”

~Romans 15:6-7 NCV~

 

Mr. Philip Harrell has his ups and downs.  Today, he did not feel his best.  Please pray for him and “Miss” Annie Bell.

The Harrells said their son-in-law’s mother in Johnson Station, MS had a stroke overnight.  Earlier this week she had her children pray that she would spend Christmas in heaven this year.  That surely sounds like a lady who is ready to “go home”.  Please pray for Don Yarborough and his family.

Update on Mrs. Anne Hurst:

Anne Hurst met with the Doctor again on Friday because of a poor health week at home.  More test made and new prescriptions.   Praying for a better week ahead.  She asks for continued prayer.

Those of us who were not affected by the flooding in August and who do not travel in those areas can go on with our lives as usual.  That’s not true for everyone though.  I’m reminded of some friends who are hoping to be in their home for Christmas.  Tonight, we learned that David’s brother and sister-in-law will get a temporary trailer before Christmas.  They are still sleeping in a camper on the back of a pick-up.  It was their way to stay close to their house.  I also recently heard there are still people who are living in tents.  It is good to hear of improving conditions for some of them and wonderful to hear of groups who are still helping individuals, churches, schools, etc.  What can I do to help?  What can you do to help?  What are we willing to do?

 

Two Baptist Press stories I want to point out to you:

  1. “Gatlinburg fire suspects elicit churches’ sympathy” – http://www.bpnews.net/48022/gatlinburg-fire-suspects-elicit-churches-sympathy

  2. “Journey to pastorate included jail time for Fla. pastor” – http://www.bpnews.net/48026/journey-to-pastorate-included-jail-time-for-fla-pastor

Special Dates

  • 14th – Birthday Party for Jesus in Children’s Missions (6 P.M.)
  • 15th – Third Thursday at the Cabin (6:30 P.M.)
  • 18th – Cantata music by adults and children – 6 P.M.
  • 20th – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe (11 A.M.)
  • 21st – Church-wide Christmas Caroling (5 P.M.)
  • 24th – Christmas Eve Service (5:30 P.M.)
  • 25th – No services at FBC

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

The tree is up in the sanctuary.  Red and green ornaments will be placed on the tree as money is received.  When we accomplish our goal, the next ornaments will be gold and represent gifts toward our Hallelujah goal.

 

Since there is a focus on missions, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, this month, I’ve chosen a Christmas Carol that tells us to go and tell, two of the components of missions.

“Go, Tell It on the Mountain”

 

 “Go, Tell It on the Mountain”!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

“But this Man [Jesus],

after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever,

sat down at the right hand of God.”

~Hebrews 10:12, NKJV~

 

Buddy Waller‘s appointment was changed to Tuesday so the doctor could gather more information.  That gives us more time to pray for him.

Thankfulness, Day 18 – Today, I’m thankful for the cabin.  It allows us to share our home with so many others.  God blesses us with those that enter our cabin.  We had another great night last night.  The Third Thursday gathering at the cabin is the highlight of my month every month.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 9:13-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.org

“Getting Ready for Thanksgiving” – http://waylonbailey.com/2016/11/17/getting-ready-for-thanksgiving-2/

 

“Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.”                                                                                                                               ~Proverbs 17:9 NLT, 2nd ed.~

“The Love of God”

Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Love_of_God/

Hymn Story – http://digging-history.com/2014/10/26/hymnspiration-the-love-of-god/

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fla6EO07I3E

This morning will be a wonderful opportunity to join the Friday Morning Bible Study.

Anna Lee