In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name;

make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.

Before the Christmas season, it seems like we will be experiencing the flu season. I understand the schools, the nursing home, and families are experiencing lots of flu cases. Be careful not to get the flu and if you do, don’t share it.

Finley Lauren Evans was born yesterday. Both Kayla and the baby are doing well. Pray for baby Finley as she adds new excitement to the Simpson and Evans families

Ronnie Brabham’s daughter, Emma, was in an accident yesterday. Her baby, Luke James, was born weighing 3.6 lbs. Pray for mom and baby.

James Rimes has been “under the weather”, but is improving. Pray for him to soon be 100%.

Please continue to pray for David’s brother, Jimmy Alford, and sister-in-law, Janie.

Our granddaughter, Mallory, was here for a few days, but had a successful flight and drive back to college. I thank God for this mature, young lady in the family.

Read the Bible – II Timothy 1-4, Psalm 22, & video on II Timothy found at http://bibleprojecct.com

Next Sunday is collection day at church and during the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea for stamped Christmas cards for Tangipahoa parish prisoners.
The Tea will be at 2 P.M. at the FBC fellowship hall.

Have a great Monday and a great week!

Anna Lee

Sunday

I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness;

I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High.

~Psalm 7:17~

Read the Bible today – I Timothy 5-6 & Psalm 21

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Baptist Message – http;\://baptistmessage.com

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

Tuesday
11 A.M.
The Cafe
Honors ladies with November birthdays

Coming Soon – Two Rivers Associational Annual Lottie Moon Tea

FBC, Kentwood
Sunday, December 3rd
2:00 P.M.
Speaker – Rachel Robbin, served in Czech Republic
For ladies of all ages
Music provided by children of various churches

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.”

~1 John 3:21-23 NIV~

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off 2017 – We are excited to say the vehicles with “shoeboxes” keep rolling in. Today, we will be open to receive more “shoeboxes” from 9-12 Noon. Sunday, we will be open from 2-4 P.M. I thank all those who have helped man the drop-off center this year. You have been so cooperative and hard-working. We couldn’t do this without you. I know you can “picture” each shoebox in the hands of a boy or girl one day soon. You expect great things to happen when children and their families hear about Jesus. God bless each of you!

It hasn’t been easy, but Jimmy Alford was able to learn he has two tumors in his liver. There is no treatment plan yet, but at least this was a giant “step”. Please keep praying for Jimmy and Janie, as well as other family members.

“Bobby” John Robert Langford

November 16, 1954 – November 17, 2017

A resident of Kentwood, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at his home. He was born November 16, 1954 in Kentwood and was 63 years of age. He was our ray of sunshine who forever changed the lives of everyone he met. His Down Syndrome was never a disability, it was a different ability. He truly lived every moment, laughed every day and loved beyond words. He was dearly loved by his two sisters, Alma Beth Potts and husband, Dennis, and Judy Langford McElveen; nieces and nephews, Andrew Potts, Amy and Matthew Desrosiers, Matthew and Heather Potts, Michael and Jennifer McElveen, Debbie and Luke Simeon, John and Rachel McElveen, Sonia and Jeremy Blalock, Jeanine and Bart Matthews; great-nieces and great-nephews, Dillon Boyle, Matthew, Macaelyn, Ethan, Jennessa, and Jalynn Desrosiers, Brodie and Destinee, Emily, and Sawyer McElveen, Riley and Shalayne, Hannah, and Julianah Simeon, Anthony and Jayde McElveen, Dawson, Brayden, and Lathan Blalock, Evienne Schwartz and Ezra Matthews; great-great-niece, Rilynn Simeon. Preceded in death by parents, John and Ethel Jenkins Langford; brother, Charles J. “Buddy” Langford; brother-in-law, Nathan Joe McElveen; nephew, Will Joseph McElveen. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 12 Noon until religious services at 2:00PM Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Matthew Booty. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Today – Colossians 1-2, Psalm 13, & video on Colossians

Community Thanksgiving – Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M.

STAMPED Christmas Cards for Prisoners – due Dec. 3rd. Some people at church have made this one of their class Christmas projects. That’s a easy, but meaningful project. This is a project for the whole associations. One church has already turned in some. I trust you will want to get involved to help the prisoners and their families.

I’ve been counting my blessing. They are numerous!

Anna Lee

Thursday

2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”

~John 14:2-4~

Read the Bible today – Philippians 1-2, Psalm 11, and the video about Philippians

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Ora Lee Wilson’s nephew, 50, who had two heart attacks is better and stable. Thank you for your prayers for him.

Michelle L. Murphy and Ferrie Gene Blackmon both are facing surgery soon. Pray for them.

Andy Taylor was able to be back at church last night. Please continue to keep his foot problem in your prayers.

The Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Location at FBC, Kentwood is looking forward to receiving lots of shoeboxes today that were packed at churches last night. Each box is special to those who collected items and packed the box, but much more important to the child and family that receives the box. The drop-off sites will be open daily through Monday. The site in Kentwood will be open 10 – 12 noon today, Thursday, and 4-6 P.M. Friday.

Churches that are a part of Two Rivers Association are collecting STAMPED, RELIGIOUS Christmas cards until December 3rd. Then, they will be taken to the local parish jails in Amite and Greensburg and given to prisoners so they can send messages to family members.

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet tomorrow at 10 A.M. and continue the study of Ezekiel.

Plans for the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea for churches in our area are progressing. It will be December 3rd at 2 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood. Children will be singing Christmas songs for us. Ladies will be decorating tables with their personal sets of dishes. It will be beautiful and meaningful.

The children in the missions class of FBC, Kentwood were able to hear the first part of the story of the early years of Lottie Moon’s life last night. They will hear more next week. Hopefully, as they grow they will remember her story and how important international missions are.

TONIGHT, we will meet at the cabin at 6:30. I’m looking forward to seeing many of you. We will add a talented musician, Kaye Roberts. She will be playing some piano offertories for us. Join us and be blessed.

Tuesday, November 28th, the “young” ladies of out church will gather at The Cafe at 11 A.M. to honor ladies with November birthdays. Feel free to join us.

Thank-you for reading and praying for those listed and the events listed here today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

For the grace of God has appeared

that offers salvation to all people.

~Titus 2:11~

We saw Beth Brabham Thursday. She had problems last weekend and had to return to the doctor to Monday. This added several more weeks to her recovery. Pray for her to feel better soon.

We saw the Harrells yesterday. Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell both look good and seemed to enjoy our visit. We certainly did enjoy seeing them.

Mrs. Anne Hurst is better and is able to get out and about again.

Phil Connelly is recovering and is back at work in a limited way.

Mrs. Mildred Birch is wearing a back brace. This seems like all the doctors can do for her. The back problem and brace are not slowing her down very much. Pray for this lady as she “keeps on keeping on”!

Read the Bible – Galatians 3-4 & Psalm 6.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-off Week begins Monday. FBC, Kentwood is a drop-off location again this year. Monday, our hours will be 10:00 – 12:00. Sue Connelly is my co-coordinator. One, if not both, of us will be present each day. Volunteers are needed to help pack the big boxes. If you have not already done so, please sign up to help. The sign-up list is on the table under the balcony stairwell.

Ladies and girls, be sure your calendar is marked for the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea which will be at FBC, Kentwood. It will begin at 2 P.M. We will serve Lottie Moon tea cakes, tea of various flavors, lots of finger foods, and lemonade. The tables in the fellowship hall will be decorated by ladies from various churches in the association. Children from different churches will sing. Both girls and teens will be serving us. Rachel Robbins, a former missionary, will be our guest speaker. You don’t want to miss this special event!

Stamped Christmas cards can be turned in at the Tea. The cards will be given to the inmates at both St. Helena and Tangipahoa jails. Be sure you purchase religious cards to help share the Good-News to the inmates and their families.

Third Thursday at the Cabin will be next week. We meet at 6:30. Ya’ll come!

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Tell someone about Jesus!

Anna Lee

Friday

But from there,

you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him

when you seek Him with all your heart

and all your soul.

~Deuteronomy 4:29 HCSB~

Mrs. Juanita Pritchett has a pacemaker and is back at home. I forgot to share this update from Chester earlier, but it is never too late to thank God.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon seems to have had a “bug” for a couple days, but is over it and feeling better. Pray for her to continue to gain her strength.

Friday Morning Bible Study

10 A.M. Today
Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
Ezekiel 30

Third Thursday at the Cabin

6:30 at our place
Thursday, Nov. 16
Come enjoy the evening with us.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-off

FBC, Kentwood
November 13-20
Times will vary.
- M – 10-12
- T – 1-4
- W – 4-6
- Th – 10-12
- F – 4-6
- S – 9-12
- S — 2-4
- M – 8-10

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

November 28th
The Cafe
11 A.M.

Lottie Moon Christmas Tea

Sunday, Dec. 3
2 P.M.
FBC, Kentwood Fellowship Hall
Tables will be decorated by ladies from various churches.
Missionary Speaker – Rachel Bailey Robbins
Ladies 3-103
Two Rivers WMU

The Friday Morning Bible Study will NOT meet the morning after Thanksgiving.

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Read the Bible Today = Galatians 1-2, Psalm 5, and video on Galatians (http://bibleproject.com)

Show your concern for others through prayer and actions today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.

The Lord be with all of you

~2 Thessalonians 3:16~

Gabriel Estay had knee surgery yesterday in Baton Rouge. All went well. Pray for him during the long recovery period.

As the weather begins to turn a little cooler, please take the time to assess the needs of people you may know to keep warm this winter. Who needs a warmer jacket, gloves, firewood, propane, etc,?

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 11-13 & Psalm 4

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Reminder – FBC,Kentwood will be a drop-off location for “shoeboxes” filled with hygiene items, toys, school supplies, etc. We will begin Monday morning at 10 A.M. The schedule will vary from day to day, so be sure to check out the schedule before you come.

The Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin will be one week from tonight. I hope to see many of you at 6:30 that night.

Mark your calendar for the Lottie Moon Tea which will be at 2 P.M. on Sunday, December 3rd at FBC, Kentwood. Out guest speaker will be Rachel Robbins who served in the Czech Republic. She grew up in the Hammond area and is back in this vicinity. All ladies from three to 103 are invited to join us.

God loves you more than you will ever be able to comprehend!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

6 Humble yourselves, therefore,

under God’s mighty hand,

that he may lift you up in due time.

7 Cast all your anxiety on him

because he cares for you.

8 Be alert and of sober mind.

Your enemy the devil prowls around

like a roaring lion

looking for someone to devour.

~1 Peter 5:6-8~

Jeanne Bond Tate has a request for her brother-in-law.

Tonight I’m writing to ask prayer for a person that many of you know, love and respect. My sister Denise asked me to ask you all to pray for her husband, Clark Wilson. It seems the chemo isn’t working and the possibility of bone marrow transplant is out. The cancer has also spread. He has been and is still in a lot of pain. I know the thing they would want more than anything is prayer… fervent prayer. For those of you who don’t know them, Clark and Denise have 9 children, and a son and daughter in-law, with another son engaged. And their first sweet grandbaby on the way. ❤ Please pray specifically that God will give peace, wisdom, healing and provision through all of this. It feels surreal and even scary at times, but it should drive us to pray more fervently for them. Thank you all. Please tag any friends who you know would pray in the comments to get more prayers going up for Clark and his family. And please give this a like and a comment or even a share, so more people will see it. Thank you all and God bless you for caring and praying. We will continue to trust God.

Gladys Montez Kliesch

March 14, 1944 – November 06, 2017

Gladys Montez Jackson Kliesch, 73, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away November 6, 2017 at her residence.

Visitation will be Friday, November 10, 2017 from 9 AM until services at 11 AM at the East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA. Rev. Gibbie McMillan and Rev. Ernest Graham will officiate and burial will be in Osyka Cemetery.

Gladys was born March 14, 1944 in Winston County, MS to the late, Joe Howard and Minnie Lawson Reed.

She was a Member of East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood and retired as an LPN for the Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb after 34 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and enjoyed reading her bible. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Joseph Howard Jackson and Charles Aaron Jackson and one brother, Joe Ed Reed.

She is survived by her husband, Ivan Dwight Kliesch, one son, Frank Anthony Jackson (Elizabeth Cadell), three brothers, David Reed, Gerald Reed and Joel Reed; one sister, Juanita Reed, one granddaughter, Cora Lee Jackson, close family friend, Keith Kliesch with numerous nieces and nephews.

Renovations to the SLU BCM – http://baptistmessage.com/ulm-slu-bcms-push-hard-complete-facilities/

I think there are several Baptist Press articles you may be interested in today. http://bpnews.net

Read the Bible today – 2 Corinthians 9-10 & Psalm 3

Tonight – Missions class for children at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M.

Even though things are going well in our lives today, let’s not forget those who are having a rough day. Let’s try to do something special to help them know we care about them and their difficulties.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

We give thanks to You, God;

we give thanks to You,

for Your name is near.

People tell about Your wonderful works.

~Psalm 75:1 HCSB~

James Allen and his family would appreciate your prayers.

I’m thrilled to tell you what a wonderful “World Day of Prayer” we had yesterday. Cora Morris told me that several people told her that is was the best one ever! We’ll have another one next year. As added excitement, we made some plans for the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea. Children from various area churches will be singing Christmas songs. Our guest speaker will be Mrs. Rachel Robins, a former missionary with the IMB. I’m sure you don’t want to miss that either. It will be December 3rd at 2 P.M. at Kentwood. Call me if you have questions.

Call me or call FBC, Kentwood if you have any questions about when we will be receiving “shoeboxes” next week.

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 7-8 & Psalm 2.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall.

Life is full of opportunities to honor, bless, and serve others. Don’t miss these opportunities to be richly blessed!

Anna Lee

Monday

“I have told you these things,

so that in me you may have peace.

In this world you will have trouble.

But take heart!

I have overcome the world.”

~John 16:33~

This Scripture is dedicated to FBC, Sutherland, TX.

Linda Graves, who lived in East Fork, completed her maximum stay in Slidell Friday and will now be with a daughter in Mandeville. Her telephone number is still 225-485-4648. Linda enjoys text messages and calls. Please pray for Linda as she makes this new adjustment.

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 5-6 & Psalm 1

WMU World Day of Prayer

10 A.M. TODAY at Kedron
Covered dish lunch

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Annual WMU Project

Religious Christmas cards for inmates
Stamped affixed to envelopes
Deadline – December 3

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Week

November 13-20
FBC. Kentwood
A sign-up sheet is available under the balcony stairs so you can volunteer 2-3 hours to assist as other churches, businesses, clubs, and individuals bring in their “shoeboxes”. The list will be there throughout this week.

The BASELA mission team returned home safely. Thank God for his watch care over these volunteers. May their efforts have eternal results.

Looking Ahead

Purchase religious Christmas cards and stamps
Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 2 P.M.
- Set a table for the tea on Dec. 2
- Prepare a dish for the tea
- Rachel Robbins who grew up in Hammond will be our speaker for the tea.
- Wendy will be working with our children so they can sing for us.

Even though “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”, He expects us to “Shine, Shine, Shine” for him!

Anna Lee