Category: Women’s Ministry

Monday

 

1 God is our refuge and strength,

ever-present help in trouble.

2 Therefore we will not fear,

though the earth give way

and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

3 though its waters roar and foam

and the mountains quake with their surging.

“Selah”

 

One of my childhood friends, Sue Ellen Russell Pearson who grew up at Russelltown, has had her cancer to return. Please pray as she begins treatment again this week.

Pray for Mrs.Juanita Lambert.  She is beginning treatment too.

George Pike lost his mother.  Her funeral will be Saturday.

 

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Scripture Writing – Romans 12:1-8

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Opportunities

  • Today – WMU memorial service honoring ladies of our association who passed away in 2015.  Please join us as we remember Mrs. Hellen Morris and Mrs. Cynthia Smith today.  We will meet at 10:00 at East Fork Baptist Church.  Family members of both of these ladies have been invited to participate.
  • Thursday – Come to the cabin for our monthly Third Thursday gathering.  We meet at 6:30.
  • Friday – Bible study of John 1 – Fellowship Hall of FBC, K at 10:00 Friday
  • Sunday – Blood drive of Mr. James Miller.  If you are unable to be in Kentwood that day, you can give at another location and give them Mr. James’ name.  If you can give blood in Kentwood, please call the church office at 229-8111 to help make sure the blood service is adequately prepared.
  • Tuesday, January 26th – Monthly birthday party for the “Young” ladies of FBC

 

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Saturday

For I know the plans I have for you,”

declares the LORD,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.

 

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch has been moved to North Oaks Rehab and will begin physical therapy Monday.  Please keep her in your prayers.

 

Johnnie Shotts Byrd

Born: February 01, 1931
Died: January 14, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3559248&fh_id=10545

 

It seems like our area has had a large number of deaths lately.  Please remember all these families in your prayers.  Today, in the Kentwood area, two large families, Wales and Blackwell, will honor their loved ones.

 

Scripture Writing – Philippians 4:4-9

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    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    Looking Ahead

    • Sunday and Wednesday – services in our local churches
    • Two River’s Quarterly meeting at EFBC Monday at 10:00
    • Third Thursday at the cabin – Thursday at 6:15
    • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – January 26th at 11:00
    • January Bible Study (2 Corinthians) – New Zion Baptist Church – Sunday-Wednesday
    • Ladies Night – February 25 at 6:15 at FBC,K
    • Bible Study at FBC, K – Fridays at 10 A.M.

     

    The more you serve, the more you grow!

    Anna Lee

    Thursday

    “Call to Me,

    I will answer you,

    and show you great and mighty things,

    which you do not know.”

    ~Jeremiah 33:3, NKJV~

     

    Continue to pray for Mr. and Mrs. James Miller.  Remember the upcoming blood drive.  Please call FBC, Kentwood at 229-8111 to sign up.  The blood drive will be January 24 from 9:00 to 3:00.

    Continue to pray for Mrs. Tulie Dean who is still getting therapy at Hood Memorial.

    Pray for Susan Rimes as she continues testing to determine which nerves are causing her problems.  Hopefully, this will give her some relief.

    Please continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey as he prepared for surgery on Feb. 1.

    David and I are very thankful and blessed to share that the spot in his lung is NOT cancer. Please continue to pray as cultures are grown to determine what the problem is.  One good thing we have learned is that David can go ahead with the ablation.  This morning he will be contacting doctors and “getting that ball rolling” again.

    Also, Keith Womack is to have back surgery this week.  Let’s pray he will be relieved of the pain when this is done.

    Please pray for the Blackwell family.  Mr. John Alan lost a sister-in-law.  She did not live here, but will be buried here Saturday morning.

    Warren “Doug” Wilson

    August 17, 1952 – January 13, 2016

    http://www.hartmanfuneralhomeofmccomb.com/obituaries/Warren-Wilson-5/

     

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    Scripture Writing – Hebrews 12:7-13

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

    • No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back                                                             is fit for service in the kingdom of God.      ~ Luke 9:62~

     

    Don’t forget the Bible study this morning.  It is a good day to join the group.

    Anna Lee

    Wednesday

    He put a new song in my mouth,

    a hymn of praise to our God.

    Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

     

    Please pray for my friend, Margaret Caraway of Greensburg.  She has been having back and leg pain for some time.  Testing shows a disc problem.  Pray for her as she sees a specialist and learns what is ahead of her to make her feel better.

    Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is still at North Oaks.  It seems she is making progress.  Please continue to pray for this sweet lady.

     

     

    Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions We have reached 87% of our goal. Hopefully, we will soon be at more than 100%.  If you read The Prayer Link, you probably know that there is a great financial need to keep missionaries on the field.  Let give again, not focusing on the goal, but on the need.

     

    Scripture Writing – Collosians 3:12-17

     

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    Reminder:  The Friday Morning Bible Study will meet Thursday because of students being out of school Friday and needing to be with their grandmothers.

     

    May we always strive to walk close to Him!

    Anna Lee

    Sunday

    Scripture shared by Dr. Waylon Bailey, pastor of FBC, Covington (The Purpose and Values of Life – http://waylonbailey.com/2016/01/08/the-purpose-and-values-of-life/)

    “God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability,  

    but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape,

    that you may be able to endure it.”

    ~1 Corinthians 10:13~

    Mrs. Susie Wales – The last I heard from the Wales family was that the family would not learn anything else last night.

    Joey and Rory Feek – http://thislifeilive.com/

     

    Scripture Writing – Mark 12:28-33

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    Weekend Favorites

     

     Ministry Announcements

    • This afternoon at 3:30, we will meet in my classroom to plan for our next ladies’ night.  
    • The Friday Morning Bible Study of John will meet Thursday due to school being out for the grandchildren of three members of the class.
    • Monday, January 18th, we will have out quarterly WMU meeting to honor the lives of WMU ladies who passed away in 2015.  Mrs. Hellen Morris was the WMU leader at FBC,K for many years.  Come honor her life.  We will be at EFBC.  The meeting begins at 10:00 and ends with a potluck lunch about 11:00.  I hope you will come.
    • Tuesday, January 26th, the “young” ladies from our church with January birthdays will be honored at our monthly birthday party.  We meet at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.  Mrs. Barbara Hutchinson will be in charge this month.

     

    God provides sunshine and rain, even colder temperatures.  Get out and go to His house today to thank him for this day!

    Anna Lee

     

     

     

    Saturday

    Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

    he is a new creation;

    the old has gone,

    the new has come!

    ~2 Corinthians 5:17~

     

    Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch did not get transferred yet.  She is still in room 3222 at North Oaks.

    Mrs. Mary Varnado, Gretchen Simpson’s sweet momma, will have a heart procedure at North Oaks Monday.  Please keep her in your prayers.

     

     

    Please call the church to sign up for the blood drive for Mr. James Miller.  It will be at FBC, Kentwood on Sunday, January 23rd from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. in the fellowship hall.  It is important to sign up so the blood center will be properly prepared.

     

     

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    Scripture Writing – I Peter 1:3-9

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

    Women’s Ministry Announcements

    1. We will meet in my classroom Sunday afternoon at 3:30 to plan for the February Ladies’ Night.  If you would like to be a part of the planning, please come.
    2. The Friday morning Bible study will meet on Thursday due to three ladies who will be keeping grandchildren on their school holiday.  Join us Thursday at 10:00 to continue the study of John 1 beginning at verse 19.

     

    Have a wonderful day today.  God gave everything a nice shower last night.  Get out and enjoy the change in temperature we will be getting today.

    Anna Lee

    Friday

    “I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

    lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”

    ~1 Timothy 2:8, NKJV~

     

    Please pray for Donald Duncan today as he has minor surgery today in Baton Rouge.

    Please continue to pray for Mrs. Grace Chadwich.  She is still in ICU at Hood Memorial, but is stable and regaining strength.

     

    Chronicle will be singing at Friendship Baptist Church Sunday, January 19th at 5 P.M.  You are invited to join them.  Following the service, there will be a fellowship.  A love offering will be taken for Chronicle.

    Roseland Baptist Church will have a fellowship meal after the morning worship to celebrate their pastor, Byram Hunphrey’s, graduation from NOBTS.

     

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    Scripture Writing – II Corinthians 5:17-21

    Friday Morning Bible Study – John 1:1-18

    • Join in this new study today.
    • Fellowship hall at 10:00 A.M.

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    I trust you know that real “happiness” today!  If not, ask someone who has it to share with you.  I believe the song gives happiness, but God give the real happiness.

    Anna Lee

    Monday

    “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

    It shall not return to Me void,

    But it shall accomplish what I please,

    and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

    ~Isaiah 55:11, NKJV~

     

    Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is improving.  She is now eating and walking in her room.  Her family thanks you for your continued prayers for her.

    Johnny Belgard is also improving.  Physical therapy is working to teach him to dress himself.  After that, Johnny and Susan will be allowed to move into a room at Brent House at Ochsner.  Keep praying.

    Johnny Santangello and his family need out prayers.

     

    Scripture Writing – Psalm 98:1-9

    If you would like a copy of the list of Scriptures we will be writing, they are available at FBC, Kentwood.  I hope you are enjoying this form of daily Bible reading.  I am.

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

     

    Friday Morning Bible Study will resume this week after a break for Christmas and New Year’s Day!

    • We’ll start with the first chapter of John.
    • 10 A.M. at FBC, Kentwood

     

    Churches are setting aside time for their January Bible Study.  I trust you will make every effort to be a part of one this year.  This year, the study is on II Corinthians.

     

    Pray for the teachers and students in our area as many of them return to school this week.

    Anna Lee

    Sunday

    Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth.

    The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.

    ~Isaiah 65:17~

     

    Mr. James Miller has been feeling much better the last few days.  Thank you for praying for him and his family.

    Frozen Food Day = Today!

    Scripture Writing – Ecclestiasties 3:11-15

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    What lessons of life do we teach our children and grandchildren.  Elisabeth Elliot taught some difficult lessons!

    http://women.imb.org/blog/a-tenacious-mom-what-elisabeth-elliot-taught-me-about-going-to-hard-places/?CID=55616

    Anna Lee

     

    2016

    Happy New Year!

    And we know that in all things

    God works for the good of those who love him,

    who have been called according to his purpose.

    ~ Romans 8:28~

     

    Last year, on 1-1-15, I started a Blesssings/Thankfulness project.  Each day of 2015, I wrote some way I was blessed that day or something I was thankful for.  I completed the year by writing the 12-31-15 paper last night.  I had an old, unusual vase that I tied a small ribbon around.  That has been my collection jar.  On day, hopefully soon, I will take all the papers out of the jar, organize them by date and put them in a notebook.  Now, will I start a new jar or use a new method for 2016?  That remains to be seen!

    Without reading all those papers, I can tell you God richly blessed me this past year.  I am so thankful for His love and watch-care over me and those I love so much.

     

    Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is continuing to improve.  Keep her in your prayers.

    Mr. James Miller has had a few good days.  He has a break before the next round of treatment.  Stay tuned for information about giving blood to replace some of what he has used lately.

     

    Scripture Writing – January 1 – Isaiah 43:16-19

    Get a notebook and spend a few minutes each day in God’s Word.

     

    Frozen Food Sunday is coming up this  week.  Be sure to have some frozen food ready to share.  Bring your items to my classroom before Sunday School.  I will add my items and deliver Sunday afternoon.  Your food will be a blessing all month.

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

    Be safe if you are traveling today!

    Anna Lee

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