Category: WMU

Sunday

This is my blood of the covenant,

which is poured out for many

for the forgiveness of sins.

~Matthew 26:28~

 

Please pray for Wilbur Creel who suffered second and third degree burns on his hands arm and side yesterday.

Pray for Joanne Seymore who began her twelve rounds of chemo Friday.

Pray for Bettye Fussell as she and Fuzzy continue her treatment.

 

Nadine Joiner Anderson

November 05, 1954 – April 07, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/nadine-anderson

 

 

Read the Bible – I Kings 20-22 & Psalm 100

Easter Cantatas

  • Spring Creek Baptist Church – this morning
  • Kentwood FBC – 7 P.M. tonight

 

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.                             ~Hebrews 1:3 (NIV)~

The reminds me of our Easter cantata which will be tonight.  David and I watched the practice last night.  I hope you can attend tonight.  The children are singing two songs.  There is a variety of music from the adults, some familiar and some new.  Come be blessed.  It will begin at 7:00 tonight.

The Children in Action are leading a mission project for an area food pantry.  They are collecting bags of red beans and rice.  Please support them by bring some too!

It’s Annie Armstrong Easter Offering time.  Our missions march will be one week from today.

Have an extra meaningful day this Palm Sunday.

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

Just as people are destined to die once,

and after that to face judgment, 

so Christ was sacrificed once

to take away the sins of many;

and he will appear a second time,

not to bear sin,

but to bring salvation to those

who are waiting for him.

~Hebrews 9:27-28~

 

Mrs. Estelle Raborn is still not well, but she is home again.  Please pray for her and for Bobby as he cares for her.
Harrell Sharkey. Jr. will probably come home today from Ochsner.  Pray for him and his family as they await biopsy results.
Alice J Blades

January 12, 1942 – April 02, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/alice-blades

Pray for our world.  There are many people full of terrible hate and not the love of God.

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.

The life I now live in the body,

I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

— Galatians 2:20 (NIV)

“The Love of God”

 

 

Announcements

  • Bible Study – 10:00 this morning – Ezekiel 4
  • Cantata, Jesus Messiah – Sunday, evening at 7 :00
  • Easter – 8:15 and 10:30 services
  • Missions March – April 23

Read the Bible – I Kings 14-16 & Psalm 98

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Take the “Love of God” with you and share it with others as God provides the opportunities.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

The next day

John saw Jesus coming toward him and said,

“Look, the Lamb of God,

who takes away the sin of the world!

~John 1:29~

 

Harrell Sharkey, Jr.’s  lung procedure went well.  The doctors think he has an infection, but do not know yet if it is viral or bacterial.

One of my former students, Darla Williams Berg, complete her treatment for cancer yesterday.  Let’s pray she can stay clear.

A lady who was in high school, but not my class, Georgia Tarver Canale, is in North Oaks because of a mild stroke.  Let’s pray she is soon better.

Read the Bible – I Kings 11-13 & Psalm 97

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“Healing is Pastor McLean’s Plea after TX Bus Tragedy” – http://www.bpnews.net/48623/healing-is-pastor-mcleans-plea-after-tx-bus-tragedy

“Former Saloon Home to Ky. Missionary of the Year” – http://www.bpnews.net/48620/former-saloon-home-to-ky-missionary-of-the-year

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 4

“Jesus Messiah” Cantata – Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood at 7 P.M.

April/May Mission Project – The Children in Action of FBC, K will be collecting red beans and rice until the end of May.  The food will be given to a local food pantry.

Annual Missions March for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – March 23 at FBC, K mornig service

FBC, Kentwood will have an extra service at 8:15 on Easter morning, but no service that night.

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. — 1 John 3:16 (NIV)
Anna Lee

Wednesday

The crowds that went ahead of him

and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

~Matthew 21:9~

Pray for Jim and Sylvia Watson as he continues to progress from tests to a plan of treatment.
John Willard Helsel

December 04, 1935 – April 03, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4183781&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible – I Kings 8-10 and Psalm 96

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – Missions March at FBC, Kentwood on Sunday, April 23

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 4

Children in Action – Tonight at 6 P.M.

 

For Christ’s love compels us,

because we are convinced that one died for all,

and therefore all died.

And he died for all,

that those who live should no longer live for themselves

but for him who died for them and was raised again.

~2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NIV)~

“Living for Jesus”

If you heard Wendel Rhodus speak Sunday, this song may describe how we are to live our “dash”, the mark between our date of birth and our date of death on our tombstone.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!

Shout, Daughter Jerusalem!

See, your king comes to you,

righteous and victorious,

lowly and riding on a donkey,

on a colt,

the foal of a donkey.

~Zechariah 9:9~

 

We talked with Betty Fussell yesterday.  She said the transfusions had made her feel so much stronger. Betty says she is eating more thanks to Fuzzy’s encouragement.  She’s looking forward to having a chemo treatment Monday.  Please continue to pray for them.

Debbie Miller was scheduled to return to Greensburg after a brief stay at Oceans.  She is doing much better.  She’s always seems to enjoy visits.  Please continue to pray for her and for her family.

Judith Graham Young

January 23, 1941 – April 02, 2017

Susan M. Jenkins

November 20, 1946 – April 02, 2017

(She was a modern day Dorcus!)
Willard Helsel of Roseland also passed away.  Most of you have seen his swings and rockers for sell in the curve south of Roseland.  Some of you are rocking and swinging in them.  His son-in-law, Heath Rohner, posted an awesome tribute to him on Facebook.  It touched my heart too!
Read the Bible – I Kings 4-7, Psalm 95, and video, “Heaven and Earth”
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Children in Action – Meeting tonight at 6 P.M.
I hope to see many of you at the Easter Cantata at FBC, Kentwood Sunday night at 7 P.M.
Anna Lee

Saturday

I just returned from a two-day WMU meeting at FBC, Mandeville.  It was a great experience!  I wish many more of my friends would have been there too!

 

“Don’t worry about how or what you should speak.

For you will be given what to say at that hour

because you are not speaking,

but the Spirit of your Father is speaking through you.”

~Matthew 10:19b-20 HCSB~

“Do not be afraid;

keep on speaking, do not be silent.”

~Acts 18:9b NIV~

 

 

Pray for Jim Watson as he has a PET scan this week.  The results should let the doctors know how to plan the next steps.

 

Jimmie Lathan Pittman

February 08, 1953 – March 31, 2017

 

For the director of music. Of David.

The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”

They are corrupt, their deeds are vile;

there is no one who does good.

 ~Psalm 14:1 (NIV)~

“My God is Real”

 

Read the Bible – 2 Samuel 19-21 & Psalm 92

 

Invitation – You are invited to the Easter Cantata at FBC, Kentwood April 9th at the P.M. service.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday

Remember this:

Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way

will save them from death

and cover over a multitude of sins.

~James 5:20~

 

Read the Bible – 2 Samuel 9-12 and Psalm 89

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – “What to Pray for in 2017” – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/what-are-you-praying-for-in-2017

 

“He is Risen, 2017” – Walk to show your faith and your thankfulness.

  • Saturday morning at 9:00 at Smokehouse BarBQ or 8:30 at FBC, Kentwood for shuttle service
  • Walk takes about one hour.
  • Police escort as well as medical assistance
  • T-shirts available – Contact Lou Miller Guerra

 

Wednesday is Missions Night for Children at FBC, Kentwood – 6 P.M.

Bible Study Friday – Ezekiel 3

 

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us,

so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

~ 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) ~

“Alas!  and Did My Savior Bleed”

 

The days fly by.  Make sure each one counts!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

Repent, then, and turn to God,

so that your sins may be wiped out,

that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,        

~Acts 3:19~

This verse reminds me of “You Must be born again” –

“A ruler once came to Jesus by night to ask him the way of salvation and right….”

A representative from the LA Baptist Children’s Home will be in Kentwood April 12 -13 to pick up special items that are needed at the children’s home before the Fall Food Round-up in September.  Some items they especially need are:

Chlorox wipes

Laundry baskets

Pillows

Pillowcases

Laundry detergent

Individually wrapped candy

Leave your items under the stairwell at the office entrance.

There will be a movie, “Facing Darkness” THURSDAY NIGHT at many locations.  It is the story of Dr. Brantley who developed Ebola while caring for patients a few years ago.  You may want to check this out.

Read the Bible – 2 Samuel 4-8 & Psalm 88

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Today at The Cafe at 11 A.M.  Everyone is welcome to join us.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – “How to Live for Christ in the 21st Century” – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/how-to-live-for-jesus-in-the-21st-century

“Do all your work in love.”

~1 Corinthians 16:14TEV~

 I’ve always heard you should love what you do! The saying should be changed to match this verse.  It should say “in/with love”.

I hope others see Jesus as you go through your daily life today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

For if you forgive other people

when they sin against you,

your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  

But if you do not forgive others their sins,

your Father will not forgive your sins.

~Matthew 6:14-15~

 

Please continue to pray for Debi Bales’ mother, Mildred Jacobson.

 

Read the Bible – I Samuel 28-31  & Psalm 86

 

     “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above,

where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 

Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 

For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 

When Christ who is our life appears,

then you also will appear with Him in glory.”

~Colossians 3:1-4~

“HIgher Ground”

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/why-do-missionaries-need-help-from-aaeo

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

“Dear children,

let’s not merely say that we love each other;

let us show the truth by our actions.”

~1 John 3:18 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

I’ve got a lot of names/prayer requests for us today.

  • Doris Young – Our Lady of the Lake
  • Margaret Oliver – Rehab in Hammond
  • Jim Watson – Covington (aneurism & blood clots)
  • Destiny Martin – Home
  • Andy Boone – Pray for his family.
  • Kristi Alford – Continuing request for prayers
  • Margie Williams – Waiting for diagnosis
  • Ora Lee Wilson – Unfavorable biopsy report/Working to see specialist
  • Robert Wilson – Better, at last!
  • Andy Taylor – Seeing progress with his foot
  • Mildred Birch – Home again
Carolyn Burch Easley

October 22, 1933 – March 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4172690&fh_id=10545

Dorothy Hendon Bankston

January 25, 1945 – March 23, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4172785

Read the Bible – I Samuel 25-27 and Psalm 85

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering –

OFFERING FAST FACTS
– Purpose: To support the efforts of the North American Mission Board missionaries and church planters as they push back lostness in the United States and Canada.
– Amount of AAEO used to support missionaries and their work: 100%
– Amount of NAMB budget that comes from AAEO: 49%
– Amount of NAMB budget that comes from Cooperative Program: 38%
– Year offering started: WMU started it in 1895
– Amount given in 1895: $5,000 +
– Year offering named after Annie Armstrong: 1934
– Offering Goal for 2017: $70 million

If we confess our sins,

he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins

and purify us from all unrighteousness.

~1 John 1:9 (NIV)~

“I Surrender All”

 

Looking Ahead

  • Ladies’ Prayer Breakfast – Sunday morning at 8 in fellowship hall
  • Regular services and monthly meetings Sunday & Wednesday
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
  • Bible Study – Friday/Ezekiel 3
  • April 9 – High Attendance Day for SS and Cantata at P.M. Service

 

If you cannot say, “I Surrender All”, this is a good day and a good weekend to do just that.

Anna Lee