Category: WMU

Saturday

The true light that gives light to every man

was coming into the world.  

He was in the world,

and though the world was made through him,

the world did not recognize him.

~John 1:9-10~

 

Please pray for Robbie Lynn Kirby who is having back problems again.

Gloria Gill will be having a heart ablation Thursday.  Please add her to your prayer list.

Aniston Renae Newman, the daughter of Matthew and Angel Bridges Newman, has arrived and is beautiful!  Congratulate the parents and grandparents when you see them.

There is an awesome display. “Christmas Village”, which will be on display tonight at FBC, Greensburg.  It is free, but donations to the youth fund will be accepted.  It will be a wonderful way to  get focused on the real meaning of Christmas.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 23-24

Scripture  Writing – December 12 – Malachi 3:1-3

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering –  Tomorrow, at FBC,K, we will have our yearly march for missions, missionaries, and our offering.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Get wrapped up in the reason for this awesome season!  It’s all about Jesus!

Anna Lee Alford

 

 

Friday

“Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign:

The virgin will conceive,

have a son,

and name him Immanuel.”

~Isaiah 7:14, HCSB~

Please continue to pray for Johnny Belgard.  He has had some very difficult days lately. Pray he will be strong enough to be a candidate for a transplant.

Linda Johnson continues to have hip and walking issues.  Please pray for her.

“Miss” Bessie Hayden moved wrong, but didn’t fall.  She did have some issues with her hip and legs, but is getting better.  Say a prayer for her.

 

Bible Study of “John” will NOT meet tomorrow.  I’ll let you know when we will meet.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible  in 2015 – Revelation 7-11

Scripture Writing – Psalm 95: 1-7

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 

BECAUSE YOU GAVE

Share these exciting numbers with your church as your remind them that 100 percent of the offering supports missionaries.
Last year they reported:

1.75 million people heard a gospel witness

275,000 became new believers

14,000 new churches and 4,000 new groups were formed

21,000 leaders were trained to start new churches

444,263 nationals met in on-going Bible studies

These numbers and more are reported in the 2014 Annual Statistical Report at public.org/globalresearch

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

There will be many Christmas programs in our area schools and churches.  Do some investigating to see where you want to be in the coming days.  How would God have you to spend your holidays?  

Anna Lee

Thursday

“She will give birth to a son,

and you are to name Him Jesus,

because He will save His people from their sins.”

~Mathew 1:21, HCSB~

 

Wonderful news, Jack McCarte, “Miss” Mary Miller’s son-in-law is doing very well and was moved to a regular hospital room yesterday afternoon.  The family is very relieved and thankful.  “Miss” Mary asked me to pass her appreciation on to you.

Jadon’s Journey – 12-8-15

   (Jadon) had a great checkup today with his neurologist. He read all 4 of the words she wrote down for him. She was very impressed with him and his progress. We just love her. She was able to get a $4000 test approved for Jadon. This test will give us lots of information on how his brain functions. We are now on the 2 month waiting list for a neuropsychological test. She also had to show Jadon off to her nurses. She made him walk,talk,and put his hands above his head. She then showed them the CT scan of Jadon’s half brain. Of course they couldn’t believe it. She loves showing him off. She calls him miracle boy.

Betty Smith Sledge

Born: September 14, 1949
Died: December 09, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3518355&fh_id=10545
Kentwood Manor
It was a joy to give packages to the patients at Kentwood Manor early yesterday evening.  A group from FBC, Kentwood sang Christmas carols to guitar music as we walked up and down the halls giving out packages.  Members contributed the items we distributed.  The packages and the caroling were big hits!
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Mission Trip Resources – http://www.imb.org/go/1953.aspx#.VmlktmSDGko
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs (Solomon) 3-4
Scripture Writing – Psalm 72: 6-10
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

New Opportunity – Study the Book of John

  • Begins tomorrow morning at 10:00 at FBC,K in fellowship hall
  • When a person is first introduced to Bible reading, this is the book that is usually suggested.  That’s the book we will begin to explore tomorrow.
  • Please free to join us.  You do not have to be a member of a certain church or Sunday School group.
  • All you need is a Bible!
  • No cost!

Jesus is the reason for the season.  Be sure He doesn’t get left out!  Make Him the center of the holiday.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

The generous will prosper;

those who refresh others

will themselves be refreshed.

~Proverbs 11:25~

 

Please continue to pray for Johnny Belgard of Chesbrough.  Johnny has ups and downs, like most people who are hospitalized.  He is in Ochsner in New Orleans.

Jack McCarte, son-in-law of Mrs. Mary Miller, was found to have heart problems that required surgery, not simply some stents.  Surgery went well this afternoon, but shortly after that he had a seizure.  Please pray that will some rest and medication, he will be doing better soon.  Jack is in Jackson, MS.

Mr. James Miller had more blood given to him today and is feeling much better.  Keep him and “Miss” Mary in your prayers.

 

Brett Michael Ware

Born: August 21, 1969
Died: December 04, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3515394&fh_id=10545

 

 

Operation Christmas Child

 Pray for the shoeboxes as they are prepared for delivery and make their journey to boys and girls.

  • For the Gospel of Jesus Christ to be boldly proclaimed as we distribute these boxes in remote corners of the earth.
  • For God to bring many into His Kingdom through these simple gifts.
  • For God’s favor and protection on local church volunteers as they organize distributions in more than 100 countries.
  • For shoeboxes to arrive safely and quickly at their intended destinations.

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions – Service Opportunities

Apprentice and Career Missionaries

http://www.imb.org/go/serving.aspx#Apprentice/Career

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 140-142

Scripture Writing – December 9th – Psalms 72: 8-14

 

Kentwood Manor – This evening, we will deliver packages to the nursing home patients and sing Christmas carols to them.  Call the church office (229-8111) for details.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M.
  • Beginning to study the book of “John”
  • Join us this week.  I think you will enjoy the study.
  • God will bless your efforts.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Monday

“The King will reply,

‘I tell you the truth,

whatever you did

for one of the least of these

brothers of mine,

you did for me.’

~Matthew 25:40~

During the holiday season, most of us will be doing special things for others.  Doing and giving is wonderful and one of the lessons that God wants us to learn early and do for many years.  I’m thankful when I hear of all those who are being blessed by our gifts of food, time, transportation, etc.  I hope this will continue all year long for all of us.

 

Mr. James Miller will be going to his doctor today for an update.  Pray for Mr. James and “Miss” Mary as they travel today and as they hear the report.  As you pray for them, don’t forget to pray for her son-in-law who is having a heart procedure this morning in Jackson.

Arie Annabelle Beulah Varnado Jennings of the East Fork community in Kentwood, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence on December 5, 2015.

She was born November 30, 1928 in Kentwood, LA. She was the daughter of John W. and Alma Dykes Varnado.

She was retired from the State of Louisiana where she worked for 38 1/2 years at the I-55 weigh station. She was a member of East Fork Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wallace Preston Jennings Sr.; two brothers and four sisters.

Survived by her children Mildred and Elder Douglas Graham, John and Shelia Jennings, Wallace Jr. and Veronica Jennings, Elsie and Tim Sharkey, and special friend Sam Agnello, grandchildren Harry and Darlene, Darrin and Bridget, Preston Sr. and Pam Graham, Joseph and Yolanda, and Christopher Jennings, Natalie and Dan’l Sr. Johnson, Sarah and John Campbell, Michael and Jaime Jennings, Laura and Maverick Guidry, Danny and Kylie Sharkey, Jessica and Daniel Venable, Taylor and Haileigh Sharkey, and step-grandchildren Tommy and Scott Thornhill, Billy and Sarah, Alan and Summer and Christopher Reeves; great- grandchildren Rebekah and Chris Burkes, Esther and Nathan Davis, Aaron Graham, Caleb and Kelsie, Jesse and Shelby Graham, Brittany Graham and Cody Coniglio, Precious and Presley and Preston Jr. Graham, Tyler and Corbin Jennings, Dan’l Jr, Skye, Charlotte, Summer, and Duke Johnson, Lucy Jennings, Rilee and Allee Sharkey, Lakelynn, Preston, Annabelle, and Peyton Venable; step-great-grandchildren Cody and Ava Thornhill, Brittany, Bailey, Alana, and LeeAnn Reeves, Kayla and Trent Seabrook, Abbie Jones; great-great-grandchildren, Elijah, Peyton, and Chase Graham, and was anticipating the arrival of great granddaughter, Jade, and a great- great –granddaughter, Aubrey Kate. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Harry Graham, Jr., Darrin Graham, Preston Graham, Joseph Jennings, Christopher Jennings, Michael Jennings and Danny Sharkey. Honorary pallbearers will be Preston Graham, Jr., Dan’l Johnson, Duke Johnson, Tyler Jennings, Corbin Jennings, Caleb Graham, Jesse Graham, Aaron Graham, Rilee Sharkey, Preston Venable and Peyton Venable.

Visitation is Monday at East Fork Baptist Church on 17280 Hwy. 1054 from 5PM until 9PM and continues Tuesday from 10AM until services at 11AM with Elder Douglas Graham, Elder Doyle Ball, Dr. Danny Smith and Bro. Gibbie McMillan Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS.

Share condolences at catchingsfuneralhome.com

Joey Feek

Joey’s faith is glowing!  Read why she said she would go through this cancer ordeal again.

http://www.godvine.com/read/she-s-fighting-for-her-life-and-says-it-s-all-worth-it-because-of-this–1140.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fbpage&utm_campaign=gvupdate

 

All the area churches are having holiday programs, caroling, meals, and other activities.  I hope you will spend as much and more time in celebrating the birth of Jesus and doing for others as you do shopping for gift for people who already have more than they need.

 

Read the Bible in 2015

Scripture Writing

 

Food for Families 

David and I made the food delivery yesterday afternoon.  Once again, the food was greatly appreciated.  Thanks to the ladies who contributed frozen food this month.

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Beginning the book of John with the introduction to the book
  • Please feel free to join us at 10 A.M.

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 8

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Show your Christian Christmas spirit today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and comes down from the Father of lights,

whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

~James 1:17, NKJV~

 

Mr. James and “Miss” Mary Miller need your continued prayers.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Revelation 1-6

Scripture Writing for December 4th – Isaiah 11: 6-10

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote. and a Song

 

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Week of Prayer –  Day 6

 

Reminder

  • Cook and freeze some frozen food for a family that is very appreciative to the support.
  • Bring food to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School this week.

 

 

I know and serve God who takes care of me daily and will continue to do so.  I have no doubt about that.  I hope you can say the same  thing.  If not, fine someone who can help you find God and lead you to trusting Him.  Then.  you will be able to sing, “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” and feel confident you do and He will.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants.

Then all your other needs will be met as well.”

~Matthew 6:33 NCV~

 

 

Please pray for Lisa W. Carruth.  She is having another surgery today at Woman’s Hospital. Pray for her family as they continue to stick with her through this difficult time.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher enjoyed her Thanksgiving visitors, but has had some difficulties since then.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

 

 

A member of the family contacted me last night.  As of this time,  I have no additional information.

It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that our son, husband, brother, and brother-in-law, Dr. Reggie Sanders, passed away on Saturday night at 11:11 pm at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. Services are pending. Reggie was a rock for us, his patients, his medical practice, his church family, and his many NOLA social club friends. We will miss his wit, his wisdom, and his unconditional love.

This is for those of you who know/knew the Osborn family of Roseland.

Jennifer Elaine Mauterer Lett

Born: July 19, 1966
Died: November 27, 2015

         http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3393397

 

Helen Louise Roberts
Born: August 04, 1931
Died: November 29, 2015
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3409951

 

 

Press – bpnews.net

Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Day 3: Trading Karma for Compassion in South Asia

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13787#.Vl0VUGSrTx4

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Nehemiah 1-4

December Scripture Writing Plan

I told you yesterday, I was going to start this today.  I hope you have a notebook or journal so you can do this with me.  The plan is to copy some verses (about half a page) each day. Then, if you choose, you can write your own thoughts about the verses.  It’s optional to write your thoughts.

December 1 – Isaiah 7: 14-17

If you want to print your own list, go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_FwK3u-_PH1SGVBQnRxSnBpZkE/view

 

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

We will meet THURSDAY morning this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

You are to give him the name Jesus.                                                                         ~Matthew 1:21~

 

 

Don’t forget your  Frozen Food for Families Sunday.

 

 

Thank-you for going to this site, reading, and praying each day!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

For everything God created is good,

and nothing is to be rejected….

~1 Timothy 4:4~

 

New baby: Rivers Wilkinson…7 lb. 11 oz…22 in. ..Born Sunday

Parents: Jacob and Hannah Shockley Wilkinson

Big brother: Brooks

Dan Turner

As you have already read, my spasticity affects my left leg and left hand. I’ve noticed that the improvement is more noticeable in my left leg than in my left hand. There’s a reason for this and it’s because of simple physics. The specific gravity of Baclofen is greater than the specific gravity of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This causes intrathecal Baclofen to “settle” in the lower CSF space, rather than it being evenly distributed throughout all of the CSF that surrounds my spinal cord. Because of this “settling”, intrathecal Baclofen works better for the lower extremities than it does for the upper extremities. This doesn’t mean that Baclofen does not help relax muscle spasticity in upper extremities; the benefits are just more noticeable in the lower extremities. I developed this little specific gravity theory during my research prior to the surgical implantation of my intrathecal Baclofen pump and knew this was a possibility. Now, I can tell you it is for real—my leg is winning the “less spasticity” race. I think it’s cool how we can’t escape physics, although, it would be nice if I could escape it this time.

Frances Gay received a wonderful health report yesterday!  I’m so glad she called with the results before she left Hammond.  God is good!

Mr. James Miller went to St. Tammany again and began the treatment that was scheduled for December 4th.  Keep him high on your list.

Operation Christmas Child report from Mary Alice Fox (Gastonia, N.C.)

Greetings from NC.  Hope you are doing well and are looking forward to a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I have followed with interest your Operation Christmas Child activities and thought you would like to hear what we are doing here.
Our church serves as a relay station for churches in 3 counties.  Frank and I have worked there during collection week since we retired – he longer than I since he retired earlier.  When I walked in Monday I was amazed at the number of boxes – never seen that many there that early.  It seems that when they were setting up the building Sunday they received almost 800 boxes and they weren’t even open for collection.  Across the course of Monday – our first day – we packed 1416 shoeboxes into cartons to be shipped to Charlotte.  That was a record number.  So I thought Tuesdaywould be slow.  Not so.  1463 boxes came in that day.  We stayed busy all day – so much for a slow day.  I didn’t work again until today which is the final day.  Don’t have a count but for the first time ever we had to have a 5th cargo trailer to carry all the boxes.  We average 25,000 boxes when you include those that were boxed when they came to us from other relay stations.  We are certain that we did better this year so there was much excitement at the end of the day.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Mary Alice
Read the Bible in 2015: Ezra 6-10
Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Today at 11:00  – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe in Kentwood

There will be NO Bible Study this week due to the holiday.

Some churches are not having prayer meeting Wednesday.  Check with your local church.

We will be collecting stamps to affix to Christmas cards donated by Miss Fay Shoemaker which are being sent to prisoners at the parish jail.  This will enable them to write to family members this Christmas season.  The deadline is Sunday, November 29th.

 

 

Today’s devotional will be different.

Joey and Rory – http://thislifeilive.com/enough/ (written about a month ago)

Think on that word “Enough”.  To say it means so much.  It means “Peace”!

“It is Well with My Soul” can only come with God’s peace.

http://tasteofcountry.com/joey-feek-it-is-well-with-my-soul/ (Watch the video.)

Now, is a good time to make your list of what you are thankful for this year.  I doubt new cars, houses, boat, jobs, etc. will be on your list after you read and watch these links.

Song of the Day – “When Peace Like a River” 

 

Thankfulness: Day 24 – Peace in my soul

 

I trust you can also say you have that peace.  If not, seek a person who can help you reach that point.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6, HCSB~

Yesterday, when I offered to do something for Jane Wickham, she only asked for prayers.  So many people need to know the power of prayer and then use it.

Jane Wickham is at North Oaks.  Her request is for prayer.

Freida Jones went home yesterday afternoon.  Keep her in your prayers as she heals.  The  surgery went well.  Now, pray for the healing process.

Kendall Ott is doing well.  He was also able to come home yesterday.  He will get good care at home.  Pray for his healing.

Jesse Dean has had some difficult days following his neck surgery.  Pray for him as he sees this doctor today.

Mrs. Anne Hurst was able to be at prayer meeting.  She is thankful for the progress she has made.  Keep her on your prayer list.

Both Kenneth Birch and Kenny Ray Gill had surgery Tuesday at Our Lady of the Lake.  Pray for the recovery process and for long-term healing.

Boyd Hatchel’s new position – http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=111f752deefc7515c101c86fb&id=a10964f3b9

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ecclesiastes 9-10

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Tonight at 6:30

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday Morning Bible Study begins at 10:00.
  • Books of stamps are needed for the Christmas cards for prisoners.  Please get your stamps to me by Sunday, November 29th
  • Next Associational WMU meeting will be in January at East Fork Baptist Church.  It will be our annual meeting to honor WMU ladies who have passed away during 2015.
  • “Young Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

 

Thankfulness: Day 19

Today, I’m thankful for all the ways others have shown love to me throughout my life – family, school teacher, church members, school mates, co-workers, etc., the all their love together does not come near to the love God has for me.  That doesn’t excuse us from expressing our love through works or actions though.  Lord, help me to do a better job of showing my love for others by my words and my actions.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

In my Father’s house are many rooms;

if it were not so, I would have told you.

I am going there to prepare a place for you. 

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.

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

~ John 14:2-4~

 

Please pray for Angie Nielsen’s mom as she has surgery today in Baton Rouge.

Bro. Ronnie Nielsen has taken a position on the staff of FBC, Center Star, AL.  Angie and the children will be staying in Mississippi until the school year ends.  Pray for them as they go through the next few months.

Mr. James Miller is feeling better after the blood he received Friday.  Please continue to pray for him.  He is at home.

 

The Lottie Moon Christmas Tea was wonderful yesterday.  Thanks to all who attended and to all who worked so hard for the event.  There were a hundred ladies of all ages present.  I’m already taking notes on what we can do next year.

 

Operation Christmas Child

Today, many of us will be delivering our shoeboxes to the collection sites.  With great joy, our boxes will be delivered to FBC, Franklinton.  Boxes will be collected all week at each site.  Before long, they will be in the hands of children.  In each box, we will also be sending “Jesus”.

From Operation Christmas Child:

Here’s one example why including a soccer ball in a shoebox is a GREAT idea…

Allow us to introduce you to “The Greatest Journey” football team in the Island of Ukara. This team is very interesting because one boy got a soccer ball in his shoebox gift. When the children were invited back to the church to start The Greatest Journey follow-up discipleship course, they started playing ball when they would finish their lessons. Then they invited other boys who were not saved to join their team. As they played together, the TGJ students shared about Jesus with them. 30 children received Christ as a result of this! Now they have formed one big team from all the Ukara Churches who participate in TGJ. The whole community is praising God for The Greatest Journey because it has brought a big impact in the lives of the children with great love and unity. Even non-Christian families are now allowing their children to come to the church and through this the gospel is being preached not only to children, but to the families as well – and it all started with a soccer ball in a shoebox gift!

The Third Thursday gathering at the cabin is this week at 6:30.  You are invited to participate.

 

Missions Project: We provide Christmas cards for inmates of the St. Helena and Tangipahoa parish jails each year so they can write to family members.  I need your cards by Sunday, November 29th in order to deliver them.  You may choose to do the delivering yourself.  You can help in several ways:

  • Stamped Christmas cards
  • Stamps for Christmas cards I have
  • Money for stamps ($10.00 per book of stamps)

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 13-15

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thankfulness: Day 16

Preparation is a good thing!  I learned that in teaching, cooking, cleaning, gatherings, meetings, etc.  As good as preparation in or daily lives is, it is much greater when it   comes to preparing for eternity.  I’m thankful my immediate  family is ready to face eternity, but continue to pray for some of the members of my extended family.  Is your family “Ready”?  How about your friends, neighbors, and those you do not know, but who live all around you or even far away?  Be prepared to “Pray, Give, Go, and Send”!

Anna Lee