Category: WMU

Tuesday

 

As far as the east is from the west,

so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

~Psalm 103:12~

 

Please pray for Reid Travis who own the glass shop in Kentwood.  Reid is have a problem with a large kidney stone.  He and his family would appreciate your prayers.

Don Clemons‘ surgery went well yesterday morning.  Pray for him as he heals and waits for the lab report.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon has been moved from room 1706 to room 1708.  Her new room will be much larger.  The phone number is 230=1708.

Rusty Williams is hospitalized in Covington.  Pray for him and for his family.  Thanks!

 

Virginia Earline Wickham

March 28, 1932 – August 07, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/virginia-wickham?fh_id=10545

 

Delores Lorene Martin

January 07, 1936 – August 04, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/delores-martin

 

 

The LA Baptist Children’s Home in Monroe will soon be making stops in our area to pick up food supplies for their individual cottages.  They will be picking up at churches in our area on Monday, September 18th.  Below is a list of items they need the most.

Body Wash

Bottled Juice

Children’s Cereal

Cleaning Supplies

Cooking Oil/Crisco Shortening

Corn Meal

Flavoring (Lemon, Vanilla, Almond)

Freezer Bags

Canned Fruit

Gravy Mixes

Hand Soap/Sanitizer

Kool-Aid

Laundry Detergent (HE Liquid)

Mayonnaise

Napkins

Onion Soup Mix

Pam Cooking Spray

Pickles and Relish

Pop Tarts

Rice (Instant and Boxed Dinners)

Salad Dressing

Velveeda Cheese

At FBC, Kentwood, your items can be left under the stairwell at the office entrance to the church.  Thank-you for helping to feed these children.

 

Don’t forget your OCC shoebox items.  FBC, Kentwood will be packing 350 shoeboxes and serving as a collection center in November.

 

“Only Believe”

 

Read the Bible – I Chronicles 11-14 & Psalm 66

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

The next associational WMU meeting will be September 11th at FBC, Amite at 10 A.M.  Out focus will be on the Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana with Rev. Don Meadows of Taylor Creek Baptist Church as our speaker.  Mark your calendar.

 

May you see God’s blessings in your life today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

In him we have redemption through his blood,

the forgiveness of sins,

in accordance with the riches of God’s grace

~Ephesians 1:7~

Mrs. Ruby Dillon had a good day yesterday.  She was looking good and feeling stronger.  The white board at the foot of her bed says they are aiming to send her home on the 14th.  Pray she can continue to improve in physical therapy and in eating.

Mrs. Bettye Fussell is moving on with a great attitude.  Her doctors are working together to determine the plan.  Bettye is positive and encouraging.  What a blessing she is to our community!

 

Read the Bible – Malachi 3-4 and Psalm 64

 

I hope you will be attending your church today.  If not, choose one and attend.  Of course, asking a friend if you can go with them is always a good option.  The point is to get up and go.  You will be blessed.

 

The youth from FBC, Kentwood had a progressive supper followed by swimming last night.  The attendance was good.  All seemed to be having a great time.  Thanks to the adults who made it possible.

 

Bible Drill class for children will be at 6 P.M. tonight.  Come learn some Scriptures and how to use your Bible.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Bring your glue sticks to my classroom this morning.  Next week, we will be collecting pens and pencils.  Of course, we will accept any items at any time.  Thanks for your help.

 

The Two Rivers Associational WMU will meet at FBC, Amite at 10 A.M. on Monday, September 11th.  Rev. Don Meadows will share about Compassionate Ministry and Georgia Barnett.  All ladies are invited to attend.  You do not have to attend organized WMU meeting at your church to enjoy and learn from the associational meetings.

 

“Every Day with Jesus”

 

May the Lord bless you as you honor Him with your time today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday Addition

The next Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting will be 9/11, September 11, 2018, at First Baptist Church of Amite.  The focus will be Georgia Barnett missions in Louisiana. The speaker is tentative now, so that will be announced later.  The location is a change from the church that was previously scheduled, so please note that we will be in Amite.

 

Update of health problems:

  1. Andy Taylor has seem some improvement, more on one hand than the other, since his surgery Monday.  He plans to be in church tomorrow.  Thank God for Andy’s improvement and continue to pray for Andy.
  2. Jeffrey Brister was in a bad motorcycle accident a few months ago.  He has one shoulder that has not healed, so he will be undergoing total shoulder replacement.  Pray all goes well with surgery and that Jeffrey gets use of his arm again.
  3. Jennie is continuing to recover from her fall last weekend.  Pray she continues to improve enough to be comfortable on a flight to New Orleans Wednesday.

Thursday

Jesus said to him,“Receive your sight;

your faith has healed you.”  

Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God.

When all the people saw it, they also praised God.

~Luke 18:42-43~

 

Tish Fairburn is doing very well.  Thank God for her good reports.

Ruby King has made good progress at rehab and will be going home today.  Please continue to pray for her as she faces the challenges of being at her home.

Andy Taylor is seeing some positive results of Monday’s surgery.  Please continue to pray for him and for Betty.

Bettye Fussell and Miss Fay Shoemaker both had good days yesterday.  Thank God for days like that.  Let’s pray that today is also a good day for both of these sweet ladies.

Berryl Billiott and a serious heart blockage.  Pray for him he seeks and receives proper treatment.

 

Read the Bible – Zachariah 5-8 & Psalm 61

Study Ezekiel – Friday mornings at 10:00 at FBC

Bible Drill Class for children through 5th grade – Sundays at 6 P.M.

Bible Study – Sunday mornings for all ages at 9:45.  There are classes for all ages.  I will be happy to help anyone/families locate a class/classes.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child – Last night, someone asked me to shop for them, as I have done before.  If you would rather not do the shopping, I will be glad to do that for you.  I will also show you what I purchased and give you the receipt.

This week we are shopping for pencils and pens. The following week we will be purchasing the $1.00 calculators.  They are on sale now at some stores.   If you find them, you may want to make your purchase now.

 

Be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross,

so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness;

“by his wounds you have been healed.”

1 Peter 2:24

From K.K. Huckaby:

Well…Josiah has been in the NICU for 147 days now. Doesn’t seem like it’s been that long but then again it does. 😊 He has made some major improvements over the last week. He was taken off the vent Friday & put on CPAP! Yay!!! Also, he’s been weaned off quite a few of his medications. God is so good and we can’t praise Him enough for what He’s done so far & continues to do!!!

Brandon Toney, the son of Dale and Sandy Toney, is much better.  Thank-you for praying for him.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is still at North Oaks Rehab.  Please pray for her to regain her appetite.

 

 

Read the Bible – Zachariah 1-4, Psalm 60, and video on Zachariah

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child – This week we are collecting pencils and pens.  Next week we will be collecting the $1.00 calculators.  I’ve seen them on sale, so you may want to buy some of them while they are on sale.  Also, this weekend, shopping will be tax free, so you may want to shop ahead on our list.  Other items we will be collecting include bandanas (Dollar Tree – 2 for $1.00), hair brushes (Dollar Tree $1.00)), small flashlight, about 4-5 inches (packages of 10 at Walmart).  Buy two sets of batteries for each flashlight.  Bars of soap and washcloths will also be on our list.  I haven’t checked prices, but you be the judge for yourself.  I hope you are enjoying shopping as much as I am!

 

 

“The Light of the World is Jesus”

 

 

Tonight, I get to teach missions to boys and girls.  They bring great joy to me.  We meet at 6 P.M. if you know of someone who would like to join us.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

God reigns over the nations;

God is seated on his holy throne.

~Psalm 47:8 HCSB~

 

“The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”

 

 

Pray for Bettye Fussell as she travels for robotic surgery today.  She’s had a long few months since her diagnosis in February.  We are thankful this day is here!

Jeana Lee-Newton, daughter for Ricky and Brenda Russell, will be having another surgery today.  Let’s pray this one is effective and can be the fine one in her long road to good health.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is better.  Pray for her as she continues testing and treatment at North Oaks.  She’s in room 3118.  As you pray for her, remember to also pray for Mr. “Cete”.

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Harrell are both recovering from health issues this week.  Let’s keep them in our prayers.

Harrell Sharkey, Jr. continues to recover from his recent surgery.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges will be moved to Greensburg for physical therapy.  As you pray for her, remember to pray for her family who have been her caregivers for the last several years,

Frank Fowler, III is having some blood pressure problems.  Let’s pray this clears up soon with the right treatment.

 

 

Read the Bible – Esther 6-10, Psalm 54, & video on Esther found at http://jointhebibleproject.com

Baptist Press – http://baptistpress.net

 

 

Thank-you to all the parents and grandparents who send their children and grandchildren to missions class on Wednesdays and Bible Drill class on Sundays.  I love to see their progress and their enthusiasm.

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 18

Thank-you to those who have made their purchases for Operation Christmas Child.  This week we are collecting HIGHLIGHTERS, markers, and crayons.  You can drop your items off in my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School each week.

 

 

Thank-you for checking in and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

For I am convinced that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor demons,

neither the present nor the future,

nor any powers, 

neither height nor depth,

nor anything else in all creation,

will be able to separate us from the love of God

that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

~Romans 8:38-39~

 

“The Love of God” – One of my favorites!

 

 

We’ve prayed for Carl Wayne Stevens, formerly of this area, many times over the last eight years.  He is still battling the complications from a stroke.  His attitude is good.  His helper, Nora, is faithful.  Let’s let our prayers be faithful too.

 

Josiah Huckaby – Update by KK Huckaby

What a difference a week makes! Today is day 140 in the NICU. Josiah has continued to improve and when I went to see him last Wednesday, they had swapped him from the invasive vent to a non-invasive vent. The staff have also been amazed at the difference & how far he has come. He did have a little problem last night…his central line came out & he’s on some many meds that a normal IV line is not sufficient. So he had to be put back on the invasive vent for the procedure to replace the central line (which went really well). They are working on weaning him as soon as possible. We are praising God that he is back on the vent because of a procedure & not because he required it!!! Also, he is growing like a weed. He is 10lbs 2oz & 25.5 inches now. Thanks for all the prayers! God is so good!!!

 

 

The children’s missions class will meet at 6 P.M. tonight.  Please share your children and grandchildren with us for one hour each week.

 

Pray for the mission team from East Fork Baptist Church as they continue to work and represent God’s name in Guatemala.

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible – Esther 1-5 & Psalm 53

 

Operation Christmas Child – FBC, Kentwood is collecting highlighters, markers, and crayons this week.  Bring your items to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School.  We’re sorting and counting items as they come it.  Remember these dates:  November 4 Packing Party & November13-20 Collection of Packed Shoeboxes at FBC, Kentwood.  We will be receiving shoeboxes from schools, clubs, businesses, churches, and individuals.  The more we pack the more children we impact.  Each one represents one more child whose life will be changed.

 

I hope you will continue to help with the shoeboxes as well as you did with the notebooks the first week of collection at FBC.  Thank-you so much!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

LORD, hear my voice when I call;

be gracious to me and answer me.

~Psalm 27:7 HCSB~

 

 

Update on Josiah Huckaby, infant son of Job and KK:

Josiah has been in the NICU for 133 days now. He has had quite a rough time since our last update. He was in critical condition with no improvement from Thursday until Wednesday but we serve a mighty God & he began to make very small improvements Wednesday night. Yesterday they were able to start weaning the percentage of oxygen he is on…which it has been several weeks since he has been under 100% on his oxygen. During this time his pulmonary hypertension got a lot worse but it has also improved since Friday. He is such a strong little boy & has continued to fight hard through every low he’s been through. He’s definitely going to be one tough kid! Thanks for all the prayers & texts!!! God is so good & we can’t praise Him enough for all He has done for our little family!!!

 

“Miss” Ruby Dillon did not get test results yet.  Please pray for her and Mr. “Cete”.

 

 

 

Ruby Johnson

February 14, 1935 – July 15, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/ruby-johnson?fh_id=10545
Operation Christmas Child gift of the week – One subject spiral notebooks!  You may purchase where you find the best prices and get as many as you choose.  Please bring to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School Sunday.  I’ll get a total count to announce in church Sunday when I tell you the items we will be collecting the next week.

 

 

Read the Bible – Ezra 4-7 & Psalm 46.

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Children’s Mission Class this week – 6 P.M. tonight for K-5th grade boys and girls

 

 

“When They Ring Those Golden Bells”

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man

avails much.

~James 5:16b, NKJV~

 

 

Harrell Sharkey, Jr. has had double hernia surgery.  Pray for him as he heals.

Meg Stevens will have back fusions in a couple of weeks.  Begin praying now that all goes well during surgery and recovery.

Ginger Simmons’ friend, Hedgie, has shown some signs of improvement.  Please continue to pray for him.

 

 

Sarah Kimble

May 21, 1960 – July 14, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/sarah-kimble?fh_id=10545

 

 

Read the Bible – Ezra 1-3, Psalm 45, and video on Holiness found at https://thebibleproject.com/

 

 

The associational WMU meeting yesterday featured a presentation by Rev. Bobby Spinks about his mission trip to the Amazon.  If you get a chance to see/hear his presentation, I know you will be greatly blessed.  Our next WMU meeting will be September 11th at New Zion Baptist Church.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://baptistpress.com

 

 

“Give of Your Best to the Master”

 

Wouldn’t our world be a more wonderful place if we all would “Give our ‘Our’ Best to the Master”?  

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

“Be careful that no one fails to receive God’s grace.”

~Hebrews 12:15a NCV~

 

 

Marteen McGregor Ainsworth

May 07, 1930 – July 16, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/marteen-ainsworth?fh_id=10545

 

I encourage you to attend the WMU meeting with ladies from various churches in our association.  I hope you will with us at FBC, Kentwood at 10 A.M.

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible – Ezekiel 45-48, Psalm 44, and videos on Esther and Holiness found at http://jointhebible project.com

 

Friday morning Bible study will be studying Ezekiel 17 this week.  You are invited to join us.

 

Boys and girls who are in grades up through the fifth grade are welcome to join others who study missions on Wednesdays and Bible Drill on Sundays.  We meet at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.

 

Purchase of the Week for Operation Christmas Child – One subject notebooks!  You can drop these off at my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School each week.  Next week, we will be donating markers, colors, and highlighters.  We’re packing 350 shoeboxes this year and will need your help to prepare all these boxes for boys and girls around the world.  If that isn’t enough, the children will be given a booklet in their own language that introduces them to Jesus.  Shop for some good buys on notebooks this week.  If you cannot shop for your purchases, we have ladies who will shop for you.

 

“Tell Me the Story of Jesus”

 

We are all different.  Tell someone the story of Jesus today in your own way.  They will be blessed.  You will be blessed more!

Anna Lee