Category: “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Parties

Monday

He gives strength to the weary

and increases the power of the weak.

~Isaiah 40:29~

 

I’ve seen so many weary people in doctor offices and hospitals.

We’re going again today.

Lord, help people to feel your strength as they go through difficult times.

Please pray for David’s family this week.  His brother, Jimmy, is having a procedure this morning in Baton Rouge.  He nephew by marriage passed away and will be remembered at a memorial service Thursday.

John Randolph “Randy” Brown
  • March 2, 1948 – January 23, 2016
  • Natalbany, Louisiana

John Randolph “Randy” Brown, 67 years old of Natalbany, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016, at North Oaks Medical Center.
He was born on Tuesday, March 2, 1948, in Huttig, Arkansas.
He served in the United States Army and was in the pipe-line industry for over 40 years.
Surviving are his daughter, Rebecca Brown Stewart; granddaughter, Keeley Sue Stewart; mother, Sybil Barker Brown Smith; sister, Ann Brown McDonough; brother, W. L. Brown; and aunt, Barbara Barker.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Diana Newman Brown; father, Luke Brown; sister, Barbara Brown; brother, Steve Brown; and uncle, Lawrence Barker.
Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Thursday, January 28, 2016, from 6:00 pm until the memorial service at 7:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.harrymckneely.com.

Pray for the Tarver family.  I’ll post that obituary when it becomes available.

Scripture Writing – II Peter 1:5-11

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

                                                                                                                               James 3:5

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tomorrow (Tuesday)
  • The Cafe in Kentwood
  • 11 A..M.
  • Honoring all the ladies who celebrated January birthdays.
  • Everyone is invited to attend.

 

Thanks to those who gave blood for Mr. James Miller yesterday.  You can always go to a blood center and donate blood in Mr. James’ name.

 

Put a spring in your step this cold winter day.  Put a smile on your face.  “Let Others See Jesus in You”.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word

~Psalm 119:114~

 

 

Mr. James Miller had received blood and platelets again when we saw him yesterday.  He was feeling better and had gone most of the night without being given oxygen.  There was a possibility of him being moved out of ICU.  I will check on that today.

Keith Womack had his back procedure and is now feeling much better.

David has his ablation scheduled for March 3rd.  He has been cleared of all the concerns that came about because of the CT scan.  Thanks to all who have prayed for him.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 37:1-6

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Rain or shine, we will gather tonight at 6:30 for our Third Thursday Meeting.  A number of musicians have plans to be with us.  We are looking forward to another good night.

Friday Morning Bible Study will study  another portion of John, chapter 1.  You are invited to join us.

Sunday morning at 8:00, the Pine Ridge family will serve a delicious breakfast buffet. They accept donations for their mission projects.

Diane Frazier sang at Young at Heart at New Zion Tuesday.  She did an awesome job.  I only knew one of the songs she chose, so I got to hear some new ones.  They told stories that touched my heart.  I was blessed.

Tuesday, the “Young” Ladies of FBC will gather to celebrate birthdays.  We will meet at 11:00 at The Cafe in Kentwood.  Feel free to join us.

Blood Drive Sunday for Mr. James Miller 

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • 9:00 – 3:00
  • Call 229-8111 to schedule a time.

Thanks for your support.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Come rain or come shine, this is the day God has planned for us today.  Make the most of it.

Anna Lee

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

    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

     

     

     

    Tuesday

    Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you;

    he will never let the righteous fall.

    ~Psalm 55:22~

    Mr. James Miller needed two more units of blood and platelets yesterday.  To help keep blood available for those like him who need it, there will be a blood drive on Sunday, January  24th.  I’ll tell you more later, but mark your calendar now.  (David and I have had the opportunity to be with Mr. James when he got blood or platelets.  The unit at the hospital was full each time.  This let me know again how important blood drives are.)

    Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is in North Oaks, room 3222.

    Latest news on Mrs. Mary Kliesch…they will do x-rays tomorrow to decide if surgery is needed…if they see a blockage in gastro-intestinal area. We are praying surgery will not be needed. Her blood pressure is ok now. She is still not able to stand or walk. Prayers are needed…Thank you!!!                                          ~Written by Pam Kliesch~

    Johnny Belgard is still at Ochsner Hospital.  His improvement is slow, but seems to be headed in the right direction.  Please continue to pray for him.

    Johnny “Lil Man” Santangello and family

     

     

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    Read the Bible in 2015 – Esther 6-10

    Read the Bible in 2016 – If you would like to select a daily devotional and a daily Bible reading plan, please check out this page

    – https://www.biblegateway.com/landing/newyear/

    Scripture Writing – December 29th – James 1: 16-18

     

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

     

     

     

    Opportunities

    • Blood Drive 
      • January 24th
      • FBC, Kentwood
      • Help replenish blood given to Mr. James Miller
      • Make blood available to others in our area
    • Frozen Food for Families
      • 1st Sunday of each month
      • Bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School
      • Food will be given out Sunday afternoon
    • Bible study of “John” – Chapter 1
      • Fridays at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC,K
      • January 8th
      • All ladies are invited to attend.
    • Today – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Celebrate birthdays of ladies of FBC,K
      • 11 A.M.
      • Meet in side room
    • Associational WMU
      • East Fork
      • Monday, January 18th
      • Honoring WMU ladies who passed away in 205
    • Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions
      • Gifts given Sunday will be counted today.
      • Let’s meet & exceed our goal again this year.
    • Third Thursday at the Cabin – Make plans to join us at the cabin next month for our monthly gathering.  You will always be welcome.  We meet at 6:30.  Each month is unique in many ways.  Come see for yourself.

     

     

    Have a wonderful day.  Enjoy some more weather more like winter,

    Anna Lee

    Sunday

    Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host

    appeared with the angel,

    praising God and saying,

    “Glory to God in the highest,

    and on earth peace to men

    on whom his favor rests.”

    ~Luke 2:13-14~

    Kristi Allen

    Born: October 03, 1980
    Died: December 24, 2015

    http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3536083&fh_id=10545

    Elizabeth “Betty” Pevey Lee

    Born: April 30, 1933
    Died: December 25, 2015

    http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3536108

     

     

    Read the Bible in 2015 – Jude – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jude+1&version=NIV

    Scripture Writing – Philippians 2:5-8 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A5-8&version=NIV

    Lottie Moon Offering -Let’s continue to support our international missionaries, those returning to the states and those staying on the field.

     

    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

    “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

    • Tuesday
    • 11 A.M.
    • The Cafe
    • Celebrating December Birthdays

     

    Two Rivers Associational WMU

    • Quarterly Meeting
    • East Fork Baptist Church
    • Third Monday – January 18th
    • Memorial Service for members who passed away in 2015

     

    Have a wonderful Lord’s 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
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    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

     

    Saturday

    Give thanks in all circumstances,

    for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

    ~1 Thessalonians 5:18~

     

    Mrs. Frieda Jones got some lab reports back.  They are good.  There is one more lab report, but it will be about two weeks in the process.  Please pray for Frieda as she heals.

    Barbara Forshag has shingles despite having had the shot.  Pray the shot at least lessons the pain and duration somewhat.

    Barbara Hurchinson is doing very well now.  Thanks for praying for her.

     

    Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 17-18

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    Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

     

     

    Women’s Ministry

    • The will be NO BIBLE STUDY the day after Thanksgiving.  We will complete our study of Women of the Bible the following week with a study of the “Widow with Two Coins”.  You may want to read Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4.  I also have a study guide if you want one.  Just ask.
    • Tuesday, before Thanksgiving, we will have the monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.
    • We will be collecting stamps for Christmas cards for parish prisoners until Sunday, November 29th.

     

     

    The Community Thanksgiving service will be at FBC, Kentwood Sunday evening.

     

    FBC, Kentwood is collecting items for the residents for Kentwood Manor.  Contact the church office, 229-8111, to learn what is still needed.

     

    Thankfulness: Day 21 – Today, I’m thankful for the IMB, International Mission Board for providing for missionaries who tell unreached people about Jesus all around the world.  Beginning November 29th, we will celebrate the annual Lottie Moon Week of Pray for International Missions.  Lottie was a missionary to China and helped raise awareness in churches here so more funds would be given to support more missionaries.  She was very effective in doing so.

     

    Have a blessed Saturday.  

    Be a blessing to someone today.

    Thank-you for reading and praying today.

    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