‘Twas the night before National Collection Week

And all through the land

Volunteers were busy preparing

The time was at hand.

The signs were all hung

Announcing shoebox drop-off right here

In hopes to reach millions for Jesus

Through gifts collected this year.

Families and friends, young and old

Made final touches on special gifts untold

Filling them full with toys to the brim

Or building online—it all points to Him!

Each shoebox represents a child—

turn your thoughts to this

A Gospel opportunity we don’t want to miss.

Pack a shoebox gift and reflect on the One

And the hope we have because God gave us His Son

(Shared from an Operation Christmas Child post.)

“Get up,

cry out in the night,

even as the night begins.

Pour out your heart like water in prayer to the Lord.”

~Lamentations 2:19 (NCV)~

This is the day-by-day schdule for dropping off shoeboxes this year.

Kentwood, LA – First Baptist Church, Kentwood

310 Avenue E Kentwood, LA 70444-2518

Mon, Nov. 15: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 16: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 17: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 19: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 20: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 21: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 22: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

If you would like to pack a shoebox and can get it ready by Monday. November 22. see me at church today, 9;00 A.M. – 12::00 P.M.. I will have a box for you to fill.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

November 15th Readings
ACTS 15:22-17:15

Baptist Press

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Thankfulness – Day 15

Today, I am thankful for those who share the Gospel. They might be pastors, Sunday School teachers, missionaries, evangelists, or untitled Christians. They know our responsibility to tell others about Jesus and do so.

¹⁹ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

~Matthew 28:19-20, NIV-

Anna Lee

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for,

the conviction of things not seen.”

~Hebrews 11:1 (NRSV)~

Be sure to see or call me to sign up to work the “Shoebox” drop-off this week. I will have the sign-up list with me at church today.

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November 14th Readings
GALATIANS 3:24-6:18
ACTS 15:1-21

Thankfulness – Day 14

Today, I am thankful for all the people who grow, manufacture, package, ship, haul, shelve, or sell me the food I buy to feed my family. I know there has been a lot of effort put into the process so I can simple walk around the store and select the items I put in my buggy. Seeing empty shelving in some stores in the last few months has made me more aware of all the work that goes into the groceries I purchase. Have you considered what you would have if you had to grow/produce all the food you eat?

It’s the Lord’s day! Be blessed as you worship Him and study His Word.

Anna Lee

“So do not throw away your confidence;

it will be richly rewarded.”

~Hebrews 10:35 (NIV)~

Leroy Wilson is hospitalized in northern Louisiana waiting to see a cardiologist this morning. Please pray for Leroy and his family.

There are many people in our area also sick. Keep your prayer list handy.

Life can be sad, lonely, and stressful. Holiday seasons can make it more difficult. Pray for those who have a difficult time living without a loved one who passed away.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021.

November 13th Readings
ACTS 14:21-28
GALATIANS 1:1-3:23

Thankfulness – Day 13

Today, I am thankful for memories, sweet memories. We are all blessed with family members in our lives. With them and with friends, neighbors, and classmates we have mainly grown up with only a limited number of worries and cares. I’m thankful to have a closet full of good memories from my childhood years. I know I have been blessed.

Anna Lee

“Do not be afraid;

keep on speaking,

do not be silent.”

~Acts 18:9 (NIV)~

Benjamin Claiborne Harrell, III

May 06, 1950 – November 09, 2021

A resident of Ponchatoula, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home in Ponchatoula, LA. He was born May 6, 1950 in Magnolia, MS and was 71 years of age. He was a mason and a former MP with the Army Reserve. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Amy Harrell, Laura Harrell Giancola, and Lillie Harrell Brooks (Josh); 3 grandchildren, James, Jackson and Davis Brooks; 2 brothers, Bruce Harrell (Kathy) and Ronnie Harrell (Christian). Preceded in death by his wife, Marlise Ory Harrell; parents, Benjamin Claiborne Harrell, Jr. and Norma Newsom Harrell. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, November 12, 2021. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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November 12th Readings
ACTS 12:6-14:20

Baptist Press

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Louisiana Baptist Message

https://www.baptistmessage.com/

Operation Christmas Child

Next week is the drop-off week for shoeboxes. FBC, Kentwood is a collection site. Please see me Sunday if you are able to help us.

Two quotes I found this morning:

Give without remembering.

Receive without forgetting.

and

Birds start each new day with a song.

Thankfulness – Day 12

Today, I am thankful for OPPORTUNITIES I have had, have, and will have. Many have helped me grow. Some have taught me lessons I needed, and some were beneficial to others. Opportunities all lead to choices. Hopefully, good choices. The path of life looks like a gameboard. There are places in life that tell us to pick up a card, read it, and choose our next move. That becomes our future.

Have a blessed day. Be a blessing to others.

Anna Lee

Birth Announcement!

Grant Stephen Ripley
Born 11-11 @ 2:13 am
6 lbs 12 oz21 inches long
Blue eyes
Lots of dark hair

Grant is named for his great-grandfather, Grant R. Smith (My daddy) and his daddy, Israel Stephen Ripley. His mother is Kristin, the daughter of Donnie and Julie Smith Eudy. Grant will soon be home in Ponchatoula.

Birth announcement. Sent by my sister Julie two minutes ago.

“Stand up for me against world opinion and I’ll stand up for you before my Father in heaven. If you turn tail and run, do you think I’ll cover for you?”

~Matthew 10:32-33 (The Message)~

Update on me. I saw the pain management doctor again on Tuesday and scheduled a procedure for Tuesday. Please pray.

Please pray for others who are sick and those who have special prayer requests.

Read the Bible Chronologically today

November 11th Readings
ACTS 10:1-12:5

Congratulations to all who have followed the plan so far. You will get to the “finish line” soon and be so prous of yourself. Think of all you have learned and reviewed this year.

Baptist Press

Operation Christmas Child

You will be hearing a lot about OCC in the next few days. FBC, Kentwood will be the drop-off location for our area again this year beginning Monday morning at 10. Be sure to follow this schedule.

Kentwood, LA – First Baptist Church, Kentwood

310 Avenue E Kentwood, LA 70444-2518

Mon, Nov. 15: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 16: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 17: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 19: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 20: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 21: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 22: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

We will be happy to accept your boxes at these times and will pack them and make the deliveries to their next destination.

FBC Volunteers, I need you to call me at my home number or see me at church to volunteer to work next week.

Thankfulness – Day 11

Today, I am thankful for Franklin Graham and his ministry. Through them, OCC was developed and now reaches thousands and thousands of children around the world each year with “Shoeboxes” and the message of Jesus and salvation. I’m also thankful to be able to shop and pack shoeboxes and serve my church and my area with the volunteers here in Kentwood. Through them, we can help to impact the world for Jesus!

Anna Lee

For the grace of God has appeared

that offers salvation to all people.

~Titus 2:11~

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November 10th Readings
ACTS 8:1-9:43

Baptist Press

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Thankfulness – Day 10

Today, I am thankful for music. We all probable have a favorite style of music. I just heard the Marine band playing patriotic music on TV. My toes were tapping right away! In addition, I love the old hymns – “Amazing Grace”, “Near the Cross”, “Whispering Hope”, “I Love to Tell the Story”, “Bringing in the Sheaves”, “Sweet Hour of Prayer”, and so many more. Patriotic music and church hymns are part of my heritage. I’m so thankful!

Prayer Meeting

6 P.M. tonight

Online or in person

Last week was extra good. If you missed part on of the new four-part series on marriage, you can find it online.

Anna Lee

Kaye G Newcomb

June 18, 1942 – November 07, 2021

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was born June 18, 1942 in Durant, MS and was 79 years of age. She is survived by her 3 sisters, Faye Campo, Doris Suarez and Diane Rodriguez; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Daisy Newcomb; 3 sisters, Louise Brabham, Judy Newcomb and Kathy Suarez; 3 brothers, Kirby Newcomb, L.C. Newcomb and Jimmie Newcomb. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA at 10:00AM Thursday, November 11, 2021. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

“And Jesus said to him,

‘Go; your faith has made you well.’

And immediately he regained his sight

and began following Him on the road.”

Mark 10:52 (NASB)

Update on Tommy Hood from his mother, Kenna:

This is where we are with Tommy’s cancer and treatment plan. After round 6 they re-assessed him and found NO tumor activity but there are still small areas where tumors are present. They have continued to shrink with every treatment. We get scans after every two treatments. Most people aren’t strong enough because of the severity of the treatments and can’t get the total 12 rounds. The sarcoma doctor said Tommy is a “rockstar” and we will get the entire 12 treatments followed by 5 weeks of radiation (5 days a week) to target any areas he has remaining. This is important because of the type of cancer and how nasty it is. We are currently on round 8. And yes, Tommy is a “rockstar” because he is getting through these treatment like a bull! He is so strong! …We can’t wait to ring the chemo bell and then we will be counting down radiation treatments so we can ring the radiation bell. It’s a long road and a tough way to live the 23rd year of your life, but I know God has big plans for my boy! Thank y’all for all the prayers, calls, texts and messages. They help so much. I would never be able to hold him up through all this without my y’all! Sending much love to you all! Thank you soooo much!”And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”- ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6:9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Rev. Billy Graham’s son, Rev. Franklin Graham, had heart surgery.

“Franklin Graham successfully underwent a specialized heart surgery today at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota,” Mark Barber, Graham’s spokesman, wrote in a statement to Fox News. “In recent months, Franklin had developed constrictive pericarditis, inflammation, and hardening of the sac around the heart that compresses the heart and prevents it from working properly. The surgery involved removing the pericardium. 

“His doctors expect a full recovery and assured him that he should be able to return to his normal activity and ministry schedule,” Barber added. “Mr. Graham said that he is looking forward to multiple opportunities across the globe in 2022 to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and invite people to put their faith in Him. He is also eager to resume riding his motorcycle by springtime. He and his family appreciate everyone’s prayers.”

Joe Canale has been a resident of Amite in recent years, but is now living in a Hammond nursing home. Here’s an update from his wife, Georgia.

Update on my Honey. This morning doctor are putting in feeding tube. There has been NO improvement please continue to keep Joe in your prayers.

My pain management doctor is working me in this morning. Please be in pray for me and for her.

Operation Christmas Child – Shoeboxes will begin to be collected at drop-off points Monday. Pray for those who collect, pack, and receive them. May each one be touched by this ministry.

Read the Bible in 2021

November 9th Readings
ACTS 6:1-8:1

Baptist Press

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Anna Lee

Today, I am thankful for all of the churches in our area. Having so many gives people a better church to attend, and to learn about and accept Jesus in their heart.