Category: Women’s Ministry

Monday

Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel.

Since the first day that you set your mind

to gain understanding

and to humble yourself before your God,

your words were heard,

and I have come in response to them.

~Daniel 10:12~

 

Devotional, Scriptures, & a Song

  • “Cat Gate” – http://odb.org
  • I am the door.                                                                                                                                                  If anyone enters by Me,                                                                                                                            he will be saved,                                                                                                                                                  and will go in and out                                                                                                                                         and find pasture.                                                                                                                                                                           ~John 10:9~                                                                                                                                                        If anyone would come after Me,                                                                                                                he must deny himself                                                                                                                               and take up his cross                                                                                                                                 and follow Me.”                                                                                                                                                 ~Matthew 16:24~
  • “The Way of the Cross Leads Home” –                         http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/waycross.htm

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America

“Who is Annie?” –  http://anniearmstrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Who-Is-Annie.pdf

Read the Bible in 2015 – Genesis 36-39

Have a great day.

Anna Lee

Saturday

He guides the humble in what is right

and teaches them his way.

~Psalm 25:9~

 

Julia Irene Bryant (Prescott) Forrest, 77, of Kentwood, LA., died peacefully on March 4, 2015 after a 24 year struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born April 26, 1937 in Lexie, MS., she was preceeded in death by her parents, Burlin R. and Pauline (Bond) Bryant, her brother and only sibling, Burlin “Randy” Bryant, and her loving husband, Robert Dale Forrest.

Julia was Kentwood’s Town Clerk for 42 years. Ask anyone and they will tell you that she was the backbone of City Hall. Things could not get done without her. She retired to enjoy country living with her husband, Dale. She was a member of Kentwood First Baptist Church, an avid reader, loved sewing and computers. But her greatest pleasure was the time she spent with her family and she gave her love abundantly to her grandchildren.

Survivors include her son, Richard, Jr. “Ricky” & Jill (Scioneaux) Prescott, two daughters, Raine P. Himel and Ronde P. Newman;  stepson, Craig & Pam (Cook) Forrest, and stepdaughter, Kathy Dale Forrest; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Julia’s loving and generous spirit continues to touch lives. It was her desire that, when she passed on, her body would be donated to science. There will be a  Celebration of Life for family & friends at Kentwood First Baptist Church on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 9:00-11:00a.m. with a memorial service at 11:00a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Michael Stern Parkinson’s Research Foundation, 1115 Broadway, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10010 or online at http://www.parkinsoninfo.org/donate.
Condolences may be left in Julia’s online memorial at http://www.forevermissed.com/julia-bryant-forrest/

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to St. Helena Parish Nursing Home for Julia’s care, Community Hospice and Professional Funeral Services for their support in her final days.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – not meeting today!

Annie Armstrong Missionary

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Prayer

 

Thursday Morning

 If my people,

who are called by my name,

will humble themselves and pray

and seek my face

and turn from their wicked ways,

then will I hear from heaven

and will forgive their sin

and will heal their land.

~2 Chronicles 7:14~

Cathy Russell spent a night in North Oaks for observation.  While at the hospital to visit Cathy, her mother, Nita R. Miller, fell in the hallway.  Please pray for Cathy and Nita as well as their family members checking on them.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell has been “checked out” and is doing okay.  Thank-you for your prayers for her.

Mrs. Mildred Birch made it home yesterday, but is on the road for two appointments in Baton Rouge today.

Mrs. Julia B. P. Forrest passed away.  Her service will be Saturday morning, March 14th, at FBC, Kentwood.

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

No Friday morning Bible study this week!

Time change Sunday – Set you clocks AHEAD one hour.

Operation Christmas Child – You have the opportunity to purchase items for the shoeboxes for needy children.  Check the table in the hallway across from the kitchen at FBC, K.  You can get a bag or several bags to fill and return to the same area.  New items have been added for the month of March.
Annie Armstrong Missions Offering 
Pray for the world situations and leaders in various countries.  Some leaders are elected and some are not.  Choose the ones God wants you to follow.

Tuesday

 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit,

 but in humility  

consider others better than yourselves.

~Philippians 2:3~

Marie Skaggs Raymond

Born: May 27, 1916
Died: March 01, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2991193&fh_id=10545

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

Jonathan and Shelby Land – http://anniearmstrong.com/land/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

  • SBC presidents send open letter to Obama
  • WEEK OF PRAYER: A heart for Mormon-heavy Utah
  • NRB attendance up 15% at wide-ranging convention
  • 365 DAYS: Prayer warriors stand on knees in Ukraine
  • War in E. Ukraine aids church planting in west
  • Christian media oppose FCC Internet ruling

Read the Bible in 2015 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Hope Center

Volunteers at Hope Center will be removing winter clothing and replacing it with summer clothing beginning this morning.  In a couple days, put you coat on and come check out the spring/summer items!

Time Change

  • Sunday
  • Move your clocks ahead an hour.
  • Forget, and arrive late for Sunday School Sunday!

Lunch for BCM students at SLU

  • March 4th – WMU of Two Rivers Baptist Association
  • March 11th – FBC, Kentwood
    • If you are providing food on the 11th, food needs to be in the church kitchen by 9 A.M.
    • If you are working, meet at the church at 10:00 unless you are involved in cooking the jambalaya.
    • Thanks to Jason Dean and James Rimes for continuing in Marty Simpson’s place in preparing the jambalaya.

From the hymn for today, “May God Depend on You?”.

May the Lord depend on you?
Loyalty is but His due;
Say, O spirit brave and true,
That He may depend on you!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“The godly give good advice to their friends;

the wicked lead them astray.”

~Proverbs 12:26 NLT~

 

Today, we begin the annual week of prayer for North American missions.  The theme this year is “Send>>America”.

Today’s prayer focus is on Daniel and Linda Yang.  Check out this link and learn more about them, their mission field, and the work they are doing in Canada.

http://anniearmstrong.com/yang/

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Corinthians 1-2

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Learn the Cost” – http://odb.org/
  • You were bought at a price.                                                                                                                                  ~1 Corinthians 6:20~                                                                                                                           Without the shedding of blood                                                                                                           there is no remission of sin.”                                                                                                                                                   ~Hebrews 9:22~
  • “Nothing but the Blood” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/b/nbtblood.htm

Don’t forget the Frozen Food for Families this morning,  Bring your donations to my classroom before Sunday School.  The food will be delivered today.  

Hope Center will be changing from winter clothing to spring/summer clothing this week.

  • If you wish to work some time this week, please let me schedule you.
  • If you want to get a good look at the new clothing, give us a few days and then check it out.

Operation Christmas Child – Please check the table near the kitchen in the fellowship hall. Our goal is to pack about 50% more boxes than last year.  That means working all year to collect the items listed on the bags.  You can shop as individuals or as classes.

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday

19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20 and teaching them to obey everything

I have commanded you.

And surely I am with you always,

to the very end of the age.”

~Matthew 28:19-20~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/54efd3714db921bd1cdf641c

Ladies’ Night: Love Letters

We had a good time last night with ladies from at least seven different churches. Thanks to all who prepared food, decorated, participated in the program, etc.  Join us for our spring meeting on April 23rd at 6:15.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Consistent Life” – http://odb.org/
  • He knelt down on his knees . . .                                                                                                             and prayed and gave thanks before his God,                                                                                   as was his custom since early days.                                                                                                                                                                        ~Daniel 6:10~                                                                                   

In Him we live and move and have our being.                                                                                                                                                               ~ Acts 17:28~

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 45-50

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Let’s live to Jesus today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

Look to the LORD and his strength;

seek his face always.

~1 Chronicles 16:11~

 

Andy and Betty Taylor ask for prayer for Rickie Mapes.  He has cut his right hand and could not be stitched together.  This is his “working” hand.  Pray it can heal quickly and with no complications.  (She told me Sunday, but I forgot.)

Mansell Stinson‘s doctors have found a way to increase his circulation!  Pray that it is enough to prevent surgery.

Renee Deck Terrell is having some health issues that make walking difficult.  Pray for the best for her.

Smiley’s sister, Frances McKenzie, and her family are in need of extra prayers.

Continue to pray for Joe and Jean Easley.  She will be having surgery at 6 this morning at Tulane.  He is in rehab in Hammond.  Thankfully, they have family and friends who have stuck by them through all their difficulties.  They are lovely people who have had a very difficult time over the past few years.

Mrs. Nadine Council called yesterday.  Dr. Earl Council is continuing to improve.

Mrs. Nadine Bridges was taken to North Oaks over the weekend.  I do not have an update, but I’m sure prayers are always appreciated.

Frances Strickland has a new short-term roommate.  This is working our well for both of them.  Pray for her as she continues to make needed adjustments.

Mr. Bobby Lawson continues to have hospice care at home.  Pray for him and his family during these unpredictable days.

Rev. Tim Jones had a change of medication that seems to be helping.  Pray for him as he faces additional testing.

Pray for Mrs. Cecile Alford and her family.

Koltyn Gafford is doing pretty well.  The family is making the necessary adjustments to being at home, but have certainly found and enjoyed the advantages of being back in Amite.

Pray for one of my neighbors who is having some problems.  We can best help by praying for her.

Pray for Mrs. Hellen Morris and her family.  She’s in rehab in McComb.

Terri Easley thanks everyone for praying for her.  She will be fine soon.

Alan Douglas Graham lost his battle to cancer yesterday.  Pray for his family in the coming days.

Noma Ann Dreher Newell

Born: October 18, 1947
Died: February 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2982699&fh_id=10545

Samaritan’s Purse

  • “Samaritan’s Purse is 45 years old today! We are humbled and honored to be part of God’s work these last 4 decades. …Join us in praising God for all he has done.”
  • “Malnutrition after Rebels Attack”

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/malnutrition-after-rebel-attacks/?&utm_source=SPFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_Y000-SOCM_SocialMedia&utm_content=2-24DRCBlog

  • “Responding to the Ice Storm”

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/responding-to-ice-storm/

Women’s Life Ministries Pregnancy Center (in Amite, west of the post office)is in need of volunteers. You can choose your free hours. A great place to gain a sense of giving back to our community through helping young women throughout their pregnancy. There are many areas that your experience can be of help. Please call Mrs. Teresa Ragusa for more information at 985-747-0602 .

Hope Center (Roseland) will be transforming from selling winter clothing to summer clothing next week.  If you are an volunteer, call me to set up some extra hours to help.  If you are a customer, begin to think spring, even if it is cold outside.

February 26th is here!  Ladies’ Night (for ladies from 3 to 103) will begin at 6:15 with desserts!  Can you think of any better way to celebrate?  Program participants will include members of Kentwood, New Zion, Kedron, and Roseland.  It may be cold outside, but it will be warn in the fellowship hall and in our hearts.  Bring a friend.

Tomorrow’s Ladies’ Bible Study will be on Esther.  We will meet at 10:00 A.M. in the fellowship hall.  Our Scripture will focus of Esther 2,4,7, & 9.  Studying her courage may help us have courage for a trying situation.

Baptist Press has a number of very interesting articles waiting for you at bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Changed Perspective” – http://odb.org/                                                                                               We certainly need a change of perspective periodically.
  • Now while Paul waited for them at Athens,                                                                                     his spirit was provoked within him                                                                                                     when he saw that the city was given over to idols.                                                                                                                                                     ~Acts 17:16~
  • “Change My Heart, O Lord”

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 17-18

Thanks for “tuning in and praying” today!  May our prayers be blessed.

Anna Lee

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for

and certain of what we do not see.  

~Hebrews 11:1~

 

Please say special prayers for Mrs. Hazel Smith and Mr. Bobby Lawson.

Howard Ricks Fussell

July 13, 1937 – February 22, 2015

Howard Ricks Fussell passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Covington, LA. A native of North Tangipahoa Parish, LA, he was born on Tuesday, July 13, 1937, to Edna Ricks and Freler Fussell.

The beloved husband of Laura Varnado Fussell, he is survived by three sons – Jeffrey F. Fussell (Kelly), Howard Michael Fussell (Shannon) and Stephen L. Fussell (Jill); two brothers – Harold L. Fussell (Bettye) and Paul F. Fussell (Delphine); and nine grandchildren – Mikki and Dalton, Amanda, Megan, Bryce, Jacob and Madison, Lanie and Kate; and one great grandchild – Marla. His parents precede him in death.

Growing up in North Tangipahoa, Howard graduated from Spring Creek High School in 1955. In 1959 he graduated from LSU with a degree in Journalism and worked for Gulf States Utilities as a copywriter and photographer. Earning his M.A. in History from Lamar University, Howard’s Master’s thesis was published by the Texas Historical Society. He went on to earn his J.D. from LSU, joining the law firm of Barranger, Barranger and Jones in 1968. Howard took great pride in his professional career and along with its partners; the firm grew to become what it is today… Jones Fussell, LLP. Although retiring in 2009, Howard remained close to his Jones Fussell family. The American flag that flies over the offices of Jones Fussell will be flown at half-staff Friday through Sunday.

Howard loved football and watching their three sons play at Covington High School, where he was active in the athletic association. LSU football was also a big part of his social life, usually enjoyed with the 10th Street Rowdies and neighborhood friends. He enjoyed officiating games for many years and was a member of the Louisiana High School Officiating Association.

An avid reader, Howard enjoyed music, history and to travel. He sang with the First Baptist Church Celebration Singers, Christwood Singers and the First Methodist Church choir, where he was a member.

Most of all, Howard loved his family, his wife of 57 years, three sons and their exceptional wives, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend memorial services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours are scheduled to take place Friday, February 27, 2015 from 5-8:00 PM and also on Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM.

Immediately following Saturday’s service, the Fussell family would like to invite everyone to join them at the Covington Lion’s Club to raise a glass in celebration of Howard and a life well lived.

Interment will take place privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Covington Food Bank, 840 N. Columbia St. Covington, LA 70433 or to Heifer International, www.heifer.org or by calling (855) 948-6437.
Sign the family guest book or offer condolences to our tribute wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Howard Ricks Fussell please visit ourSympathy Store.

Samaritam’s Purse

  • Operation Christmas Child

Two weeks ago in Mexico, over 140 children received their shoebox gifts! One young girl, Duce, waited patiently to receive her box. When she opened it and found the photo of the children inside, she immediately clasped her hands over her mouth in surprise and began to cry. The little girl in the photo was a friend – she described the girl as her only friend in 3rd grade – whom she recognized from when she had lived in the United States. Duce and her brother, Jonathan, were born in the US, but returned to Veracruz about four years ago with their mother and she has not been in touch with her friend since then. You can read the full story here:http://bit.ly/OCCDuceStory

  • Happy Birthday Samaritan’s Purse—45 years old today! The purpose of Samaritan’s Purse is to meet emergency needs in crisis areas around the world and to do that in the Name of Jesus Christ. In all that we do, whether here or abroad, we want to make Christ known. I thank God for the donors and prayer warriors who stand behind us faithfully year in and year out.
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible in 2015
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
  • “His Choice” – http://odb.org/
  • God from the beginning                                                                                                                             chose you for salvation.                                                                                                                                 ~2 Thessalonians 2:13~
  • “A Child of the King” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/h/childkin.htm 

Ladies’ Night: Love Letters 

  • Thursday at 6:15
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • Begins with desserts
  • Program participants from Kentwood, New Zion, Kedron, and Roseland
  • All ladies from 3 – 103 invited

 

  • I hope you are planning to be there.
  • I will have it nice and warm for us.

Stay warm and dry today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“You are a chosen race,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

a people for His possession,

so that you may proclaim the praises of the One

who called you out of darkness

into His marvelous light.”

~1Peter 2:9, HCSB~

Today, I would like to introduce you to the teenage granddaughter of a former classmate and best friend, Carol Ann Cutrer Cleveland, from my school days. I was blessed to see her Sunday.

Maddie’s Miracle (Facebook)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maddies-Miracles/390075544489525?fref=nf

Obituaries

  • W. E. “Bill” Dykes

    Born: October 23, 1925
    Died: February 23, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2974776&fh_id=10545

  • Harold and Paul Fussell’s brother – I have not located an obituary yet.
  • Kenneth Evans (1932 – 2015)

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/clarionledger/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=174226311

“Living in a Time of Crisis” by Steve Horn

http://stevehorn.org/2015_02_23/living-in-a-time-of-crisis/

Fifteen Reasons Our Churches Are Less Evangelistic Today

 ThomRainer.com

Baptist Press 

bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

  • “Expect Great Things” – http://odb.org/2013/03/01/expect-great-things/
  • Who through faith . . .                                                                                                                                 out of weakness were made strong.                                                                                                                                       ~Hebrews 11:33-34~
  • “Expect great things from God;                                                                                               attempt great things for God.”                                                                                                                                        ~William Cary~
  • “To the Work” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/To_the_Work/

Frozen Food Sunday

This is the week we send frozen food to two families.  Bring the food to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School.  It needs to be about 2 cups of food frozen in a quart size bag.  One family needs one course foods such as beans and rice, gumbo, soup, chicken and dumplings.  The other needs fresh or frozen foods that have not been processed or made with processed ingredients – your canned or frozen fruits and vegetables and/or fresh fruits and vegetables.  Delivery will be made to the families Sunday afternoon.

I’m looking forward to a great birthday party today to honor some of our “young” ladies who have been “working” for the Lord for many years.  If you are available, you are invited to join us at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Anna Lee

Monday

There is no fear in love;

but perfect love casts out fear,

because fear involves punishment,

and the one who fears is not perfected in love.

~1 John 4:18, NASB~

 

Please pray for Mrs. Nadine Bridges.  She was taken to North Oaks yesterday evening.

Pray for Ms. Shira Easley.

Terri Easley is doing better.  Thanks for your prayers for her.

Debi Bales is having trouble with a knee and with vertigo.  Please pray for her.

April 4th – Annual “He is Risen” Walk in the Kentwood area.  Stay tuned for more information as time gets closer.

Women’s Ministry this Week

  • ” Ladies’ Birthday Party”
    • Tuesday at 11:00
    • The Cafe in Kentwood
    • Honors ladies with February Birthdays
    • Dutch treat
  • Ladies’ Night: Love Letters
    • Thursday at 6:15
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
    • Begins with desserts
    • Program participants from Kentwood, New Zion, Kedron, and Roseland
    • All ladies from 3 – 103 invited
  • Ladies’ Bible Study
    • Friday at 10 A.M.
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC
    • Women of the Bible: Esther
    • Esther 2,4,7, & 9
  • Operation Christmas Child
    • Check the boxes on the table in the hallway.
    • Let’s buy item all along this year.
    • We want to bless many children with small gift and the opportunity to meet Jesus.
  • Mission Offerings
    • The Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions is ending.  I’ll get a total from the church later today.
    • The Annie Armstrong Offering for North America begins next Sunday.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Genesis 28-31

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Unseen World” – http://odb.org/
  • The Angel of the Lord [was] standing in the way.                                                                                                                                            ~Numbers 22:23~
  • “In His Hands, He’s Got the Whole World” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck6cCyvo5vo

Thanks so much for reading and praying.  You make a difference in so many situations.

Anna Lee