“Each of you as a good manager

must use the gift that God has given you to serve others.”

~1 Peter 4:10 (GW)~

Pray for the nursing home residents from FBC, Kentwood.

Camelot Community Care

Othell Williams

Mary Young

Landmark Nursing Home

Frances Strickland

St. Helena Nursing Home

Judy Purvis

Charles Dudley Terrell

May 01, 1905 – April 27, 2021

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Hathorn Funeral Home in for Charles Dudley Terrell, 72, of Columbia, who passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Interment will be at Hollywood City Cemetery in McComb, Mississippi. Rev. Bob Goolsby and Dr. David Millican will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Hathorn Funeral Home Chapel

He was born in McComb, MS, in 1948, and lived in Redwood City, CA for most of his childhood but spent many summers in McComb with his grandparents.
He was a retired minister, having served in five Southern Baptist Churches over his career of 35 years.  He also taught Art Education with an emphasis in Art “Evangelism,” (sharing Christ while teaching art), in the church, school, prison, and Native American settings. As a young man, he was in the Navy and served his country as a naval aviator and he became a flight instructor in Pensacola, FL during the Vietnam War era. He will be fondly remembered for his love of Christ, of the church, and of his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Terrell, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. McKinley, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Albert Terrell, all of McComb.

He is survived by his loving wife, Wrenell (Bond) Terrell, his two children, Rebekah Roberts and husband, Tom, of Milton, FL, his son Robby Terrell and wife, Amber (Boutwell) Terrell, of Hattiesburg, MS, with two grandchildren, Claire Robert and Trey Roberts of Milton, FL; and three siblings; Steve Terrell of Plano, TX, Claudia Morris of San Ramon, CA, and Jennifer Disibio, of Livermore, CA, along with their spouses, children, and grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideon’s International.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 1

2 SAMUEL 22:1-51
PSALM 18

(Copies for the Bible reading listing for the next couple of months are available at First Baptist Church in the sanctuary or the office. We would live to have you reading along with us.)

Operation Christmas Child

OCC can be done individually or as a group project. It can also be done year-round or in the fall. You can even pack online. Do what works for you and your church.

STUDENTS HELP FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/students-help-fulfill-the-great-commission/

Prayer Focus for Today – Services in our local churches tomorrow.

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

“When the master comes and finds the servant doing his work,

the servant will be blessed.”

~Luke 12:43 (NCV)~

Mr. Frank Foster

January 15, 1929 – April 27, 2021

Mr. Frank Foster, 92, went to be with The Lord on April 27, 2021 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.Frank was the son of Samuel Thomas and Bertha Spinks Foster. He loved his Lord, family and church family. He enjoyed spending time with his girls, his grandkids and great grandkids. His hobbies included solving crossword puzzles, cutting grass, feeding and watching birds, and walking in the woods with his dogs.He was a faithful member and a deacon at Line Creek Baptist Church, sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. He was a joy to be around and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 58 years, Gladys Belle Wiggins Foster; two brothers, Andrew Coover Foster and Aaron Thomas Foster; and four sisters, Alice Fredonia “Freddie” Hunter, Philena Ford, Betsy Frank and Anna Foster.He is survived by two daughters; Deborah Lea and Gerald of Chatawa, MS and Anna Byrd and Wayne of Summit, MS; six grandkids, Michelle Nunnery and Jeffery, Christopher Lea and Abbi, Ryan Byrd and Nikki, Kayla Stringer and Channing, Amy Motta and Christopher, and Kristen Byrd; six great grandkids, Charleston Belle Nunnery, Lainey Grace Stringer, LeighAnna Claire Byrd, Rosi Jane Lea, Maverick Weston Stringer and one on the way, Ava Belle Motta along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.A visitation will be held at Line Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Brother Justin Craft will officiate. A graveside service will be held at the Daniel McDaniel Cemetery in Osyka with Dr. David Millican officiating. Sharkey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Line Creek Baptist Church’s building fund or children and youth fund.Share condolences at Sharkeyfuneralhome.com.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 30

2 SAMUEL 19:31-20:26
PSALM 7
2 SAMUEL 21:1-22
1 CHRONICLES 20:4-8

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Louisiana Baptist Message

http://www.baptistmessage.com/

Video for Operation Christmas Child

Island with No Power, No Airport Receives Shoebox Gifts

You can find this on the Samaritan’s Purse, but I have been unable to share the link. Here’s another one…

https://players.brightcove.net/6056665227001/sPAGCo8Ny_default/index.html?videoId=6247193572001&autoplay=play

THE GREAT COMMISSION IN ACTION

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/the-great-commission-in-action/

Have a wonderful day. Be sure to give of yourself to others in some way today.

Anna Lee

….for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

~1 John 5:4~

Buddy Morris has begun his new treatment. Pray for Buddy and Eleanor as they travel for the treatment.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 29

2 SAMUEL 17:15-29
PSALM 3
PSALM 63
2 SAMUEL 18:1-19:30

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Operation Christmas Child Video

“THE URGENCY OF THE GOSPEL“

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/the-urgency-of-the-gospel/

David and I got our first tour of the new Church office complex. Construction is finished, but the moving in hasn’t started yet. The building is beautiful and designed for functionality. Landscaping and other projects to complete the work are scheduled for the coming weeks.

Anna Lee

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

~Psalm 34:18 (NIV)~

Please pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden. She has new eye issues. She cannot recognize people two feet in from of her, but can recognize them by their voice. Pray for her as she seeks medical information.

Please add “Miss” Bessie to your personal prayer list. As you pray for her, please also pray for all the others you have listed.

If you haven’t already started to pray for the 2021 graduates, please do so. Pray for the decisions they make at this time in their lives.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 28

2 SAMUEL 15:1-17:14

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Operation Christmas Child Video

I’m going to begin to include some videos from young adults who received a “shoebox” when they were young. The videos show and tell about the impact of young lives. I hope you will take time to watch each one. I pray you will be encouraged to participate in Operation Christmas Child. If you have any questions, please ask.

YVES’ STORY: FROM HATRED TO LOVE

https://wordpress.com/post/theprayerlink.com/30026

Impact the world for Jesus today!

Anna Lee

“Look, I’m standing at the door and knocking.

If anyone listens to my voice and opens the door,

I’ll come in and we’ll eat together.”

~Revelation 3:20 (GW)~

Josiah Huckaby, son of Job and KK, had a yearly heart cath yesterday. The results were not perfect, but very good. Next cath will be in one year.

Read the Bible chronologically in 2021 – April 27

2 SAMUEL 12:26-31
1 CHRONICLES 20:2-3
2 SAMUEL 13:1-14:33

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Please continue to pray for those who have been listed here and for those on your personal prayer list.

Anna Lee

“We are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus,

so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

~Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 25

1 CHRONICLES 20:1
2 SAMUEL 11:1-12:14
PSALM 51
2 SAMUEL 12:15-25
2 SAMUEL 5:14-16
1 CHRONICLES 14:3-7
1 CHRONICLES 3:5-9

Baptist Presss

https://www.baptistpress.com/

Gratitude – Find something in the morning that you like to do. It will make your whole day.

Please take time to pray for those on your personal prayer list.

Yesterday was another big day at FBC, Kentwood. The sanctuary was FULL for the first time since covid. David and I watched from home. The church services are posted so you can watch any of them at your convenience. The children’s musical from the 18th PM service will bless your heart.

Have a wonderful day!

Anna Lee

Prayers and get well wishes for Miss Judy Reborn in North Oakes,,having had surgery Saturday. All went well,,several more days for treatment. Hope to be home in Kentwood this week.
Thanks to all who expressed concern at this time …Friends, family and the Hood Family where she works. This out pouring of love has Been a great blessing
She will be home several weeks recuperating. Your continued prayers and fond support gladly appreciated. Gerald Hyde

“My Father is glorified and honored by this,

when you bear much fruit.”

~John 15:8 (AMP)~

May we all become very productive fruit trees.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 25

2 SAMUEL 8:15-18
1 CHRONICLES 18:14-17
1 CHRONICLES 6:16-30
1 CHRONICLES 6:50-53
1 CHRONICLES 6:31-48
2 SAMUEL 9:1-10:19
1 CHRONICLES 19:1-19

The OCC “Willing Hands” workshop yesterday was very productive. Several tasks were completed. Others are partially finished. For example, the next set of pencil bags has a good start. Lots of people learned new things about packing items for the “shoeboxes”. We were thrilled to have several new volunteers.

If you would like to volunteer for a few hours work before the next workshop, just let me know. We can work a time out that is good for you. We also received several donations that will be very helpful in packing our shoeboxes. Thanks for all the donations and the help.

I now have a number of completed dresses to display. I hope to be able to show you some of the fruits of our labors.

Please continue to pray for those on your personal prayer list. If you don’t have one, today is the perfect day to begin one.

Anna Lee

I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him.

~Ecclesiastes 3:14~

God sent us a lightning show and rain several times last night. I hope everyone is safe and dry this morning. The OCC workshop for “Willing Hands” will still happen from 9 – noon in the fellowship hall. As far as I know, the Spring Fling to benefit a local feeding ministry will still be held from 4-7 P.M. at the Co-0p.

Read the Bible in 2021 – April 24

2 SAMUEL 7:1-17
1 CHRONICLES 17:1-15
2 SAMUEL 7:18-29
1 CHRONICLES 17:16-27
2 SAMUEL 8:1-14
1 CHRONICLES 18:1-13
PSALM 60

Graditude – Thank God for something that makes you happy.

Have a great day today as you prepare for the Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

Psalm 103

¹ Praise the Lord, my soul;
    all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
² Praise the Lord, my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits—
³ who forgives all your sins
    and heals all your diseases,
⁴ who redeems your life from the pit
    and crowns you with love and compassion,
⁵ who satisfies your desires with good things
    so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

⁶ The Lord works righteousness
    and justice for all the oppressed.

⁷ He made known his ways to Moses,
    his deeds to the people of Israel:
⁸ The Lord is compassionate and gracious,
    slow to anger, abounding in love.
⁹ He will not always accuse,
    nor will he harbor his anger forever;
¹⁰ he does not treat us as our sins deserve
    or repay us according to our iniquities.
¹¹ For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
    so great is his love for those who fear him;
¹² as far as the east is from the west,
    so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

¹³ As a father has compassion on his children,
    so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
¹⁴ for he knows how we are formed,
    he remembers that we are dust.
¹⁵ The life of mortals is like grass,
    they flourish like a flower of the field;
¹⁶ the wind blows over it and it is gone,
    and its place remembers it no more.
¹⁷ But from everlasting to everlasting
    the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,
    and his righteousness with their children’s children—
¹⁸ with those who keep his covenant
    and remember to obey his precepts.

¹⁹ The Lord has established his throne in heaven,
    and his kingdom rules over all.

²⁰ Praise the Lord, you his angels,
    you mighty ones who do his bidding,
    who obey his word.
²¹ Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts,
    you his servants who do his will.
²² Praise the Lord, all his works
    everywhere in his dominion.

Praise the Lord, my soul.

Keith Womack is doing better. Please continue to pray for him.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – April 23

2 SAMUEL 6:12
1 CHRONICLES 15:1-28
2 SAMUEL 6:12-16
1 CHRONICLES 15:29
2 SAMUEL 6:17-19
1 CHRONICLES 16:1-43
2 SAMUEL 6:19-23

Baptist Press

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Baptist Message

https://baptistmessage.com/

Operation Christmas Child Update

A first grader brought coloring books and band aids.

A church member brought a bag of toys.

One of David’s cousins gave me some money for OCC.

James Rimes turned in a second batch of pencils he has sharpened and took more to sharpen. New pencils are hard to sharpen the first time, so this helps the children when they get their boxes.

The church received flashlights and extra batteries that had been ordered for us.

David and I found a sale this week and bought mini erasers, stickers, socks, bracelets, a couple stuffed animals, etc.

David and I were able to make 150 cross necklaces for the older boys.

We have been blessed. We never know what God is going to bless us with next. It’s exciting to see what He is doing for the “shoeboxes”.

We have a flexible schedule. If you have a couple hours to give, we would love to have you participate. It is so exciting to see what God is doing so many children will have an opportunity to learn about Jesus!

Hoping to see you at Saturday’s workshop from 9-Noon. We love “Willing Hands”.

Anna Lee