Sunday

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 (NIV)~

 

Jeana Russell Lee-Newton is hopeful to be moved from the New Orleans area to Hammond before Christmas.  This is not her first Christmas to be away from her family.  Pray for all the family and all the other families not together for the holidays.

Mrs. Norma Muse is in ICU at North Oaks.  She had a slight stroke Wednesday.  Please pray for the Muse family.

Kathy Dale Forrest passed away.  She was so well known that she will be missed by many.  I’ll post an obituary when it becomes available.  Please pray for the Forrest family.

 

“The Amazing Life of Lottie Moon” – Waylon Bailey, Pastor of FBC, Covington

 

“Away in a Manger”

I trust you are teaching the little ones around you about this special baby who came to earth so long ago.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

“Don’t repay evil for evil.

Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you.

Instead, pay them back with a blessing.

That is what God has called you to do,

and he will grant you his blessing.”

~1 Peter 3:9 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

David and I had a good visit with Johnny Belgard Tuesday.  Four months in Ochsner was a long time.  He is looking better.  We thank God for his return to good health and for all your prayers for him.  One of the benefits of his improved health is the opportunity to again teach his Sunday School class at FBC, Amite.

Kathy said that Chris Wales may be able to return home tonight depending on how well he does in physical therapy.  Pray for Chris as he adjusts to his new knee,

Linda K. Graves is in Kentwood until Friday.  Thank God she has this opportunity to visit with friends and church family for a few days.

 

Gussie Hayden Stevens

February 09, 1934 – November 09, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4001749

Vertalee Hayden Blalock

December 10, 1924 – November 08, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4001784

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 136:1-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

     “Being Christian and American” – http://www.bpnews.net/47844/firstperson—being-christian-and-american

“On Mission Today” –  Subscribe and read stories such as “16 Ways to Pray for Missionaries” – http://lp.namb.net/subscribe-to-on-mission-today  (This is a free online magazine.)

    See this article as an example – https://www.imb.org/2016/11/08/16-ways-to-pray-for-missionaries/?utm_campaign=On+Mission+Today&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=37336950&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9YWOvN8TBcdCt30BC5YV6kyLI5bSah44DtjvtQ0o79BwCcQH0LRuedAIwgWT2I69PYbr3OewhSKJi6maFgL20_9cc8qA&_hsmi=37336950

Friday Morning Bible Study – FBC, Kentwood Fellowship Hall at 10:00; You are welcome to join us.

Christmas Joy Opportunity – Bring a book of Christmas stamps which will be placed on Christmas cards we already have and given to prisoners so they can communicate with family members during the Christmas Season.  The deadline is December 4th.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off – November 14-21 at FBC, Kentwood.

God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways;                                                                                                   he does great things beyond our understanding.                                                                                     He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’                                                                                                   and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’                                                                                                                                                        ~Job 37:5-6 (NIV)~

“He’s Everything to Me”

Lyrics – http://www.worshiptogether.com/songs/hes-everything-to-me

Scripture Reference – Acts 17:27

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S5AknvJAUU

Thankfulness Day 10 – I’m thankful for my grandson who has many outdoor skills/ love for country living, even though he was not raised in the country, leadership skills without being domineering, and is also very tenderhearted.

I hope you enjoyed “meeting my three grandsons”.  Tomorrow, I will begin to introduce you to my three granddaughters.

Anna Lee

Friday

Anxiety weighs down the heart,

but a kind word cheers it up.

~Proverbs 12:25~

 

Kaye Roberts asks for prayers for Joe and Susanne Crow.  Joe has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will soon begin radiation.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Jeana Lee-Newton is back at home in Chesbrough following some extensive surgery at Ochsner.  She is still in some pain, but able to get around.  Thank you for praying for her.  Please continue to do so.

We prayed for young Macy Gueldner and her family as she battled cancer.  She had a check-up which showed her to still be clear of cancer.  Please continue to pray for Macy and her family.  Macy is enjoying school this year.

 

Scripture Writing – Choose your own verses.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

May God bless you today!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Many nations

will be joined with the LORD in that day

and will become my people.

I will live among you

and you will know that the LORD Almighty

has sent me to you.

~Zechariah 2:11~

 

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Reminder – If you have and Christian magazines, not books, that you no longer have any use for, please bring them to me.  I have a contact to get them into a jail.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 4:13-15

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Plans are in the works for the children to experience missions as they have another opportunity to participate in Operation Christmas Child Wednesday at 6 P.M.  Also, there’s several opportunities this week for adults to participate in meeting needs due to flooding.  Let me know via email, Facebook, telephone call, or personal contact if you are interested in participating.

If you want to “Let it Start with Me”,  we can make a difference.  It’s not about me personally.  It’s about each of us doing our part!

Anna Lee

 

Friday Addition

I forgot to let you know that both Jimmy and Linda Williams were released from their hospitals.  Pray they will be healthier for a while.

I have a friend who does a jail ministry and is in need of Christian magazines, NOT BOOKS. Books are not allowed, but the magazines are accepted.  You can bring you Christian magazines to me.  I will pass them on.

Wednesday

‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart

and with all your soul

and with all your mind

and with all your strength.’

~Mark 12:30~

 

Justin Lambert was moved to another room, a sign of more small steps of improvement.  Continue to pray for Justin, his family, and the medical staff helping to make him better.  The family is appreciative of your prayers.

Children on Mission and Mission Friends tonight at 6 P.M.  We’ll be in the L-wing waiting for you.  Children who are 3 through those going into 5th grade are encouraged to attend.

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 12:35-40

Operation Christmas Child –  Izabella and a Snow Globe – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-izabella-and-a-snow-globe/

WMU – Quarterly Associational Meeting – Monday at Spring Creek at 10 (Leadership meeting at 9.) followed by a potluck lunch.  We will learn about the recent flooding of the church and pastoriam as well as the progress in recovery.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message (VBS) – http://baptistmessage.com/vbs-fills-baptisteries/

No matter what is on the agenda for today, please wear a smile and share a kind word with others.  You’ll make a difference in your little world today.

Anna Lee

Friday

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.

Stand firm, then,

and do not let yourselves be burdened

again by a yoke of slavery.

 

Sherman Cutrer is continuing to improve.  There are plans for a couple weeks of rehab before going home.  Please continue to pray for Sherman, Jewel Kay, and the rest of the family.

 

Scripture Writing – Philippians 4:4-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – July brings sales of school supplies.  Please check the wreaths for school items we will need for the shoeboxes.  Check one of the wreaths for items we need.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Out in the Cold” – http://odb.org/2016/07/01/out-in-the-cold/
  • To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. ~Job 12:13~
  • “Do You Really Care” 
    • Lyrics – http://en.allexperts.com/q/Christian-Music-2785/f/really-Care.htm
    • History –
    • YouTube

Thursday

“Just as there are many parts to our bodies,

so it is with Christ’s body.

We are all parts of it,

and it takes every one of us to make it complete,

for we each have different work to do.

So we belong to each other,

and each needs all the others.”

~Romans 12:4-5 TLB~

 

Please pray for Sherman Cutrer who will be having heart bypass surgery today at OLOL hospital today.

Jeff Day had gall bladder surgery at North Oaks yesterday.  Thanks for the prayers.

Earl Calander, formerly of the Sixth Ward, will be having heart surgery on the 7th.  Please add him to your prayers.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is hopefully on the mend.  Her doctor said the eye looks much better.  Please continue to pray for her as she sees her doctor again today.

Buddy Waller began chemo yesterday. Pray for him as he follows his treatment plan.

Bobby Simpson will be seeing a doctor today concerning his back.  Pray for a good visit.

Susan Rimes says she is sore, but improving.  Let’s pray for good results from her procedure last week.

James Allen continues to be at home following his stay at North Oaks at the end of last week.  Please keep him on your prayer list.

Cindy Juban, Andy Taylor’s sister, has several health issues.  Pray for her as she deals with them and a serious vision issue.

David Bryant of Amite will have gall bladder surgery today in Lafayette.  He is still sedated almost all the time.

Susie Sharkey is doing better.  She thanks those who prayed for her.

Lois Viola Cutrer

Born: August 17, 1940
Died: June 01, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3737056&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child – “Children Start Church Despite Persecution”–

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/children-start-church-despite-persecution/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15SM&utm_content=ChildrenStartChurchWebStory-6-1-16

 

Scripture Writing – I John 1: 8-10

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Live to give, rather than receive! From http://qpolitical.com/1-chip-joanna-gaines-changing-america-easy-see/

Anna Lee