Category: “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Parties

Tuesday

I know that everything God does will endure forever;

nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it.

God does it so that people will fear him.

~Ecclesiastes 3:14~

 

Bettye Fussell got great news when she saw her oncologist in New Orleans yesterday.  The chemo is working!  Join with many others in thanking God for this answer to prayer.

Bobbie Magee has been admitted to St. Tammany Hospital with pneumonia.  Bobbie has been sick for a couple weeks.  Pray for Bobbie, her doctor, and her family.

Sue Field Hood

http://harrymckneely.com/obituaries/sue-field-hood

“You will keep your friends if you forgive them,

but you will lose your friends if you keep talking about what they did wrong.”

~Proverbs 17:9 CEV~

“Others” 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 

  • This morning at 11:00
  • The Cafe
  • Come share lunch with us.
  • Ladies with April birthdays who are . being honored
    • Othell Williams
    • Catherine Yarborough
    • Gail Brister
    • Annie Bell Harrell
    • Virginia McKenzie

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Reading the Bible – Isaiah 31-35 & Psalm 116

 

Children in Action

  • Tomorrow night at 6 P.M.
  • Boys and Girls through 5th grade
  • Learn about missions
  • Leading a drive to collect red beans and rice to give to two local food pantries.  Boxes are available at the office entrance and under the balcony steps.

 

I’m thankful to know you are a believer in Christ and in our opportunity to pray any time and any place we choose.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

~2 Timothy 1:7~

 

Pray for Carol Jean Conerly as she prepares for knee replacement surgery Wednesday morning . She will be in OLOL in Baton Rouge.

 

Remember the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party tomorrow morning at The Cafe.  We will meet at 11:00 and celebrate those who have April birthdays.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible – Isaiah 28-30 & Psalm 115

 

“Be patient with each other,

making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”

~Ephesians 4:2b TLB~

“Let Others See Jesus in You”

 

Make today a special day for someone today.

Anna Lee

Lord’s Day

Praise the LORD, my soul,

and forget not all his benefits—

Psalm 103:2

Give praise to the Lord, O my soul;

let not all his blessings go from your memory.

Psalm 103:2 (Bible in Basic English)

 

Please continue to pray for Phillip Strickland and Bettye Fussell and their families.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams has progressed to sitting up and physical therapy.  Keep up the prayers for this family too.

 

Reading the Bible – Isaiah 23-27 & Psalm 117 . (I got behind again, but will complete the catching-up today.  It’s okay if this happens to you too.  Just don’t give up.)

 

Thomas S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

 

“A person’s wisdom yields patience;

it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”

~Proverbs 19:11 NIV~

“Just when I Need Him Most” 

 

 

Today – Missions March for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering at 10:30 during morning worship @ FBC, Kentwood

Coming next week – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

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

Monday

The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving,

even though we have rebelled against him;

~Daniel 9:9~

 

J.C. Miller said Debbie Miller is being re-evaluated for a change in medication.  As you pray for her, please pray for her family.

Patricia “Patsy Lou” Alford

August 26, 1940 – March 26, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4174109&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible – 2 Samuel 1-3, Psalms 87, and video on 2 Samuel

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

God has listened;

He has paid attention to the sound of my prayer.

~Psalm 66:19 HCSB~

“Sweet Hour of Prayer”

Tomorrow – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.

Baptism – Sunday at FBC, Kentwood

Thank-you for praying.

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

 

Friday

“Come, let us return to the LORD.

He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us;

he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.

 After two days he will revive us;

on the third day he will restore us,

that we may live in his presence.

~Hosea 6:1-2~

 

Jerry Doughty‘s heart valve replacement went well.  Thank-you for praying for him.

Jim Watson was still in the hospital the last we heard.  Please pray for Jim and Sylvia.

 

 

Margaret “Leilani” Adkins-Dean

December 30, 1939 – March 18, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4171696&fh_id=10545

Jerry Lynn Ellzey, Jr.

March 21, 1958 – March 22, 2017

Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com
For the wages of sin is death,
but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
~Romans 6:23 (NIV)~
“Jesus Paid it All”
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: WHAT IS THE ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING?
A: In 1895, the first missions offering to benefit the work of home missions (now known as North American missions) was promoted and taken up by Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU). The Home Mission Board (now known as the North American Mission Board) asked for $5,000 toward its work. WMU efforts exceeded that goal. Today, more than $1 billion has been raised since the beginning of the offering, for North American mission efforts. Every dollar of the offering (named after missions advocate/WMU leader, Annie Armstrong, in 1934) goes to missionaries and their work of sharing the life-transforming gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the United States, Canada and their territories.
Q: HOW MANY MISSIONARIES DOES THE ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING SUPPORT?
A: The North American Mission Board supports 5,684 missionaries in multiple categories. NAMB’s annual report provides missionary count information, as well as a summary of missions efforts. Visit namb.net/annualreport.
Read the Bible – I Samuel 21-24 & Psalm 84
Bible Study this morning at 10:00  –  Ezekiel 2

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at the Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

 

Thanks again to all those who donated paperback Bibles and Christian magazines.  They are are the hands of the people who lead a ministry at the jail.  We will continue to collect the PAPERBACK Bibles and Christian magazines for a future date.

 

Don’t forget to bring batteries and other items to the church so they can be used at the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.  There is a list available at FBC,Kentwood and of the home’s website.

 

If you know of anyone who needs a Sunday School class for adults, youth, or children or a combination of the above I will be glad to help them or at least steer them in the right direction.  FBC, Kentwood has a paid nursery lady of Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, Wednesday nights, etc.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

So then, brothers and sisters,

stand firm and hold fast

to the teachings we passed on to you,

whether by word of mouth or by letter.

~2 Thessalonians 2:15~

So far, the doctors at North Oaks have not been able to identify Margaret Oliver‘s problem. She will see a new doctor and have additional testing today.  She has been admitted.

Sonja Bradley has lost her second young child.  Please pray for this family.

Roy and Diane Turner were at church and helping lead the singing yesterday, only hours after a terrible accident.  She has a number of cuts and bruises.  Thank God they survived the wreck and were able to worship God within hours.

Please continue to pray for Andy and Betty Taylor.  They seem to go from one health issue to another one.  They are missed when they are unable to be in church.

Donna Fay Miller is home and improving from her pneumonia.  Pray she keeps getting better.

 

There will be a ladies’ prayer breakfast before  Sunday School next week.  Sign the list at the church or contact the church office to be added to the list.  A missionary who is on stateside assignment will be the speaker.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – March 28th at 11 A.M.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Be sure to turn in PAPERBACK Bibles for the jail and items for the LA Baptist Children’s Home.  You can leave your items in the stairwell by the office entrance.  The Bibles will be delivered Thursday morning, so please get them in by Wednesday night.  I’m checking on the deadline for the items for the children’s home.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering –

HOW USHA REIFSNIDER AND THE ILC IMPACT LIVES FOR CHRIST

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/usha-reifsnider-international-learning-center

 

Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk,

so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

~1 Peter 2:2-3 (NIV)~

“Read the Bible “ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgIRAtdX6WU

Isn’t that good advice?

Bible Reading for Today – I Samuel 9-12 and Psalm 80

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

I have no greater joy

than to hear that my children

are walking in the truth.

~3 John 1:4~

 

The Children in Action who attended M-Jam in New Orleans represented FBC, Kentwood well.  It was a good mission experience.

 

Read the Bible – I Samuel 4-8 and Psalm 79

 

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday. March 28th, at 11:00 at The Cafe

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – KAIROS MOMENTS AT THE RESONATE CHURCH – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/kairos-moments-at-the-resonate-church-in-washington-namb

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you,

if you have faith and do not doubt,

not only can you do what was done to the fig tree,

but also you can say to this mountain,

‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’

and it will be done.

~Matthew 21:21~

 

Barbara Hutchinson injured her knee Sunday night.  Pray for her please.

Susan Rimes had a MRI done Monday.  Pray as she waits to see what will be done.

Mildred Birch has been having several health issues.  Pray for “Miss” Mildred as she sees her doctors.

Majel Dean and Nancy Pledger have each had their second knee surgery.  Pray the recovery goes as smoothly as the first recovery went.

Both of the Harrells are improving.  Mr. Phillip is still in the hospital.   Thanks God they are recovering from the flu and feeling better.

 

Joy “Jody” Nadine Cutrer

January 22, 1961 – February 21, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4135721

Read the Bible Through – Deut. 17-20 and Psm. 59

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

~ 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)~

“Breathe on Me”

 

TODAY – Ladies, meet us at The Cafe at 11:00 this morning.  Children out of school?  Bring them with you.  We love children.  We will enjoy them as they enjoy some cake with us.

M-Jam – There is a missions meeting for children next month.  I’m happy to say we have turned in our registration for 22 people.  That’s 22 who will come back to our church with new enthusiasm and new ideas for missions.  I’m so excited about this opportunity!

 

If you have a prayer request, please call or write me on Gmail or FB.

 

Have a wonderful day.

Anna Lee