Category: Women’s Ministry

Tuesday

Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror;

then we shall see face to face.

Now I know in part;

then I shall know fully,

even as I am fully known.

 

Alice Faye Lee’s doctors decided to keep her one more day.  She’s coming home today.

The following men are doing well for the procedures they have been through in the last few days:
  • Ken Roberts
  • Mike Lambert
  • Walter Dykes

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Chronicles 5-9

 

 

Young at Heart at New Zion this morning.

  • 10:30
  • Program by the Miller family with the girls playing the violins

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Under Siege” – http://odb.org/
  • Let each of you look out not only for his own interests,                                                               but also for the interests of others.                                                                                                                                                                                    ~Philippians 2:4~
  • “Others” 

I think I may have first grown to love this hymn by seeing/hearing Tennessee                               Ernie Ford on television.

I think missionaries, including Kyra Karr, live their lives thinking of others.

                           http://bpnews.net/45321/missionary-remembered-as-godly-mother-wife

 

 

If we died today, would our obituary say we lived for others?

Anna Lee

 

Monday

Consider it pure joy, my brothers,

whenever you face trials of many kinds,

because you know that the testing of your faith

develops perseverance. 

Perseverance must finish its work

so that you may be mature and complete,

not lacking anything.

~James 1:2-4~

A quote I heard at church last night:

“Christians need the patience of a farmer

and the perseverance of an athlete.”

                                                ~Caleb Smith~

I love to have Scripture show up in timely ways.

Who would have thought this verse would come to my computer

shortly after the quote I heard?

God has a way of making his points clear to us!

May we all be more like farmers and athletes!

I talked with Wendy L. Alford at church last night.  She said her dad, Mike Lambert, is now in rehab and improving some.  Please continue to pray for Mike and his family.

Last night, Lisa Piner, said her mother, Alice Faye Lee, did not need a stent or a by-pass. She will be treated with medication and will possibly be coming home Monday.  Please continue to pray for this family.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Numbers 1-4

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Baking with Jess” – http://odb.org/
  • Do not labor for the food which perishes,                                                                                           but for the food which endures to everlasting life.                                                                                                                                                        ~John 6:27~
  • “Seek Ye First” 

 

New Zion Baptist Church would love to have you attend their monthly senior adult gathering, “Young at Heart”.  They meet on the third Tuesday each month at 10:30.

Thursday at 6:30, David and I will host the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church would love for you to attend their breakfast at 8 A.M. the fourth Sunday of each month.  Donations are used to support needs of individuals.

Friday, all ladies are invited to attend Bible study in the church fellowship hall at 10 A..M. We are studying Women of the Bible: The Wise Woman of Abel  – 2 Samuel 20:14-22.  Our group is growing!  We are learning great lessons of life.  Contact me for more information.

Tuesday of next week will be the “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.  Come help us honor ladies who have August birthdays.

Thursday of next week, the ladies will host “Ladies Night: Follow the Ants to the Picnic”.  All ladies from 3-103 are invited to come picnic with us at the FBC fellowship hall of FBC.  You do not need to attend church at Kentwood to come.  All ladies are invited. Don’t miss out!

One of our on-going projects of Women’s ministry is Operation Christmas Child.  It is exciting to watch as our gifts are accumulating waiting for our packing party.  The party will only be a success if we purchase and donate items for the children’s shoe boxes. Check the area in the hallway of the fellowship hall closest to the coffee pot to get ideas for your purchases.

I need to borrow three or four  Scrabble games for a missions lesson.  If you have one I can use, please let me know.  You can bring it to me at church Sunday or Wednesday.  Please put your name on a sheet of paper inside the box.  Thanks!

 

 

Make this a week where you work for things that can have eternal value/meaning to others.

Anna Lee

The Lord's Day

“Do not let any unwholesome talk

come out of your mouths,

but only what is helpful

for building others up according to their needs,

that it may benefit those who listen.”

~Ephesians 4:29 NIV~

(We all seem to fail here at times, but can work to do better.)

Continue to pray for Mike Lambert and his  family as well as Walter Dykes and his family.

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Timothy 1-3

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child – The bags that list items needed are available in the hallway across from the church kitchen (FBC,K).

  1. Take a bag, two bags, or several bags for you or for your class,
  2. Purchase the item listed on the bag in the quantity suggested.
  3. Return the bag and your purchases to the same area.
  4. Pray for the children who will receive the shoeboxes in a few months.

Some of you have been very faithful to help with this big project that will touch so many lives.  Today, I want to point out the Faithful Class.  This group of ladies has made purchases each month.  I thank them, but God will bless them for their efforts.  They are leading out by example!

Looking Ahead

  • Tuesday – Young at Heart at NZBC at 10:30 A.M.
  • Thursday – 3rd Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 P.M.
  • Friday – Women of the Bible 

God expects some of your time today.  Don’t try to leave Him out of this day.

Anna Lee

Friday

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself

and God our Father, 

who loved us and by his grace

gave us eternal encouragement

and good hope,

encourage your hearts

and strengthen you

in every good deed and word

~2 Thessalonians 2:16-17~

 

Walter and Kathy Dykes

Pray for Walter and Kathy today as he has bypass surgery at North Oaks.  When the surgery is over, it will be time to pray for the long recovery period they are facing.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

 

Mike Lambert

Mike continues to need out prayers.

 

Reread the Scripture at the top of the page.  How can you be an encourager to the Dykes and/or the Lambert families?  other individuals or families?

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • This morning at 10:00
  • Studying Women of the Bible: Bathsheba

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Be an encourager today!  We have someone we need to tell the world about!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“I wait expectantly,

trusting God to help,

for he has promised.”

~Psalm 130:5 TLB~

 

Carol New’s sister, Flo’s, surgery was long, but seemed successful.  Pray for Flo as she recovers, heals, and goes through therapy.  Pray for Carol as she probably will continue to put in long days.  Carol appreciates your prayers for her family during this time.

Baptist Press has lots of very good articles for us to read and enjoy.

bpnews.net

Friday morning Bible Study – Bethsheba

Operation Christmas Child

  • This month we are collecting school supplies.  Check the boxes to see what we still need.
  • Packing of our boxes will be in October.
  • Shipping – $7.00 per box – Mark your envelope with “OCC”.

Read the Bible in 2015 – John 3-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

God’s eyes are on you today!  I have no doubt.  Who do you have your eyes on?

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Be still in the presence of the Lord,

and wait patiently for him to act.”

~Psalm 37:7 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

Walter Dykes – Pray for Walter and Kathy as they see the surgeon today.

Carol New’s sister, Flo, will have a procedure today to cut some blood flow and surgery Friday about noon time.  Please continue to pray for her as her procedures continue.

Bradford Ray Lawson – another former student

Born: December 12, 1966
Died: August 03, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3264960

The Ladies’ Bible Study will meet this morning rather than Friday morning.

  • The Woman of Endor
  • I Samuel 28:3-25

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Family Privilege” – http://odb.org/
  • As many as received Him,                                                                                                                        to them He gave the right to become children of God.                                                                                                                                                     ~John 1:12~                                                                 (The choice is ours!)
  • “A Child of the King”

 

“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.”

 

Remember your position as a child of the great King and wait for Him to act.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

In him we have redemption

through his blood,

the forgiveness of sins,

in accordance with the riches

of God’s grace

~Ephesians 1:7~

 

Walter Dykes will see his surgeon today to determine what and when to do something about his heart blockage(s).  Pray for him and Kathy.

Mrs. Hollis Ann Hayden is hospitalized at Hood Memorial following a slight stroke. Thanks to her grandson, Adam, for getting her there in a timely manner.  She may soon begin rehab.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Carol New’s sister, Flo, did well with her surgery.  Please keep her in your prayers.

It’s time for schools to begin again.  Please pray for all who are/will be making that transition.  Pray for growth in knowledge, character, and moral values of each one.

My brother-in-law’s uncle passed away.

http://www.actionnews17.com/Obits/joseph-herbert-schum-1141014

“A Place of Healing” – http://stories.imb.org/eurasia/stories/view/place-of-healing?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=place-of-healing

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 90-92

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet Thursday this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Chess Master” – odb.org
  • We, according to His promise,                                                                                                            look for new heavens                                                                                                                                     and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.                                                                                                                                                  ~2 Peter 3:13~
  • “The Way of the Cross Leads Home”

Thank-you for caring enough to pray!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

 

Keep asking, and it will be given to you.

Keep searching, and you will find.

Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”

~Matthew 7:7, HCSB~

David’s heart has converted back to a-fib.  He will change his medication.

 

Russell Ray Woodard
Died: August 02, 2015

Russell Ray Woodard, 66 of Spencer, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith. Russell served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Preceding Russell in death were his parents, Ernie and Lucille Woodard; sister, Betty Cook; brothers, Jimmy, Huey, Herbert, and Irwin Woodard. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Juanita Van Winkle Woodard; step-daughters, Rhonda Kimball, Memphis and Rita Montgomery, Hazel Green, AL.; step-son, Rip Van Winkle, Spencer, TN.; granddaughters, Janita Hill, Mica Van Winkle; grandsons, Tony and Billy Kimball, Billy Rip Van Winkle, Jr. and Ty Van Winkle; sister, Dorothy Gross; brothers, Ernest and Bill Woodard, all of Louisiana; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Russell’s life will be Friday, August 7, at 4:00 pm at New Zion Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday, August 6 from 5-9 p.m., and Friday, August 7, from 1pm until service time. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at http://www.pikevillefuneralhome.com. Pikeville Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Carlton Smart

Born: July 19, 1933
Died: August 01, 2015

A resident of Baker, who had resided in Kentwood, died early Saturday morning on August 1, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born July 19, 1933 in St. Helena Parish and was 82 years old. Carlton served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Carlton was a cattle farmer. He retired from the Carpenters Union Local 1098. Carlton was an avid deer hunter, but his main interest was to hunt Bob White Quail. He is survived by his son, Donald Ray and wife, Terri; his 3 grandchildren, Kelli Smart Freemyer (Randy), Casie Smart Clark (Robert) and Donald Shelby Smart; his 6 great grandchildren, Chalise, Donalyn and Alvin Freemyer, Raelyn and Mark (Bo) Clark and Dillon Cole Smart; his brothers, Robert (Frances) Smart, Ogden (Mildred) Smart, Emmett (Diane) Smart; his sisters, Betty (Ray) Caraway and Helen (Arnold) Booty. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Louella Smart; three brothers, one sister and an infant daughter. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Services conducted by Rev. Jake Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Gloria Dean Cutrer Searles

December 10, 1934 – August 2, 2015

Gloria Dean Searles, 80, of Kentwood, LA., passed away on August 2, 2015 in the comfort of her own home with family.

Visitation will be Tuesday August 4th, 2015 from 9 AM until service at 11 AM at Hartman Funeral Home of McComb. Pastor Ron Hidalgo will officiate and burial will be in the Mars Hill Cemetery.

Gloria was born December 10, 1934 in Smithdale, MS. She was the daughter of the late, Quincy L. and Jewel Weathersby Adams.

Gloria was a member of the First Christian Church of McComb and the owner and operator of the Mole Hole Retail Shop in McComb. She graduated from the Mars Hill High School and attended almost all the Reunions, except her last one. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was generous to all her family; she enjoyed Ball Room Dancing and also collected old antiquities. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters.

She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Renae and Ron Hidalgo of McComb; Dana L. Cutrer Jr., and Angie of McComb; Kim and Charlie Schwartz of Kentwood, LA; three brothers, three sisters, six grandchildren and five great- grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and one on the way.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Kings 21-25

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings+21-25&version=NIV

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Ladies’ Bible Study – Meets Thursday this week

Let’s work on remembering this”

A quarrelsome person starts fights                                                                                                      as easily as hot embers light charcoal                                                                                                or fire lights wood.                                                                                                                                                                             ~Proverbs 26:21 NIT~

Anna Lee

Sunday

Jesus turned and saw her.

“Take heart, daughter,” he said,

“your faith has healed you.”

And the woman was healed from that moment.

~Matthew 9:22~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/55bd1bfaa589b46216bdbdf2?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

TODAY – Frozen Food for Families

Read the Bible in 2015

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • God’s Good Heart –  http://odb.org/
  • Count it all joy when you fall into various trials.                                                                                                                                                    ~James 1:2~
  • “God on the Mountain” – Lynda Randle was featured all hour long on the Bill Gathier program last night.  I hope some of you got to know her better and heard her testimony of how this song reflects her life.  I had no idea then that her song would fit so perfectly with the devotional that Our Daily Bread would post today.  That’s another one of those “God Winks”!

“Serve the Lord with Gladness” this Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

“As for me,

I vow that I will not sin against the LORD

by ceasing to pray for you.”

~1 Samuel 12:23a, HCSB~

 

Please continue to pray for Willie Frazier and his family and Mike Lambert and his family.  As of last night, both men and their families continued to need the supported of our prayers.

Evelyn Frazier Whitehead

Born: April 01, 1932
Died: July 30, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3261458&fh_id=10545

Hanna Gracelyn Ellis

Born: December 18, 2014
Died: July 28, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3261063&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 43-48

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M. Today
  • “Michel”

Frozen Food for Families

  • Bring to my classroom before Sunday School Sunday morning.
  • Food will be delivered Sunday afternoon.

Operation Christmas Child 

  • Get a brown paper bag from the display area at FBC.
  • Make your purchases and put in the bag.
  • Return filled bags to the same area as you picked out your bag.

Eurasia Stories – http://stories.imb.org/eurasia/

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Remember it is about God’s “Amazing Grace”, so “Let Others See Jesus in You” this very day!

Anna Lee