Category: “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Parties

Tuesday

The LORD gives strength to his people;

the LORD blesses his people with peace.

~Psalm 29:11~

 

 

Adrian Phillips felt much better after some fluid was removed.  Keep praying,

 

 

Pray for Andy Taylor.  He has had a difficult time staying healthy lately. Pray for his faithful wife/caregiver, Betty, too.

 

 

Pray for Cheryl (Iley) Dillon as she has retina repair in Mobile today.

 

 

The Kodiak, Alaska area had an earthquake that has caused a tsunami warning for Alaska.  Pray for people as they try to get to higher ground now.

 

 

 

 Katherine Blood Cheramie
November 17, 1946 – January 20, 2018

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018. She was born November 17, 1946 in Convent, LA  and was 71 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Robert V. Cheramie; 2 sisters, Beth Sabella and husband, John, and Carol Schneider and husband, Mike; 2 nephews, Matthew Sabella and Christopher Schneider; and her niece, Lauren Schneider. Preceded in death by her parents, William CJ Blood and Marie Canatella Blood.  Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite at 10 AM Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party this morning at 11:00 at The Cafe.  We’re celebrating January birthdays.  All ladies are welcome.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Exodus 9-10
  • Psalm 10
  • Matthew 19

 

 

FBC, Kentwood received enough money for missions Sunday to add another “light” to the poster.

 

 

Today is a good day to share the love of Jesus.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

The name of the LORD is a fortified tower;

the righteous run to it and are safe.

~Proverbs 18:10~

 

 

Pray for Adrian Phillips.  He is hospitalized in Greensburg.

 

 

Please continue to pray for all who have the flu. 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child!

I received mail at church yesterday.  It was a letter and a picture of a girl in Mexico who received one of the shoeboxes.  I was thrilled.  In all the years I have sent shoeboxes, this is the first time, I heard from a child who was a recipient.  Special thanks to the lady from New Jersey who took the picture and sent it to me.

 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

We will meet tomorrow at The Cafe at 11 A.M.  Come join us for lunch and birthday cake as we honor ladies with January birthdays.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Today, reflect on God as ALMIGHTY.
  • Read Scriptures of you choice.
  • Catch up on something you missed.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

May God bless you today.  May you be a blessing to others.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”

Micah 5:2

Mike Strickland is hospitalized with both flu and pneumonia.  Please pray for him.
Several people, whom I will not name, have had surgeries or procedures in the last week.  Pray for them as a group unless you know the individual situations.
Read the Bible – Revelations 10-11 & Psalm 43
The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be at 11 A.M. tomorrow at The Cafe.
Third Thursday at the Cabin – We will meet this week at 6:30.  Come join us.
Contributions to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering are being accepted at all Southern Baptist Churches.
The Friday Morning Bible Study will not meet this week, but plans to meet the following week.
Christmas is a wonderful time to help meet needs.
Anna Lee

Thursday

The Word became flesh and took up residence among us.

We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

~John 1:14 HCSB~

 

Please continue to pray for Pam Seller’s friend, Vicki.

 

Steve Sealey is Carol Bennett Sealeys husband.  Many of you will remember Carol from Roseland or OFA.  Steve will be having three or four bypasses today.  Please pray for this procedure to be successful.

 

Michelle LaBarbera Murphy of Amite is having cancer surgery today.  Pray all goes well for her.  Pray for her many family members and friends.

 

Mrs. Fay Shoemaker is home from Ochsner.  Pray for her as she adjusts to being at home.

 

Sunday, we had an opportunity to talk with Phillip Strickland.  He told us about his trip to M.D. Anderson this week and his hopes for a good report.  He’s there now.  Let’s pray for Phillip and his family as he learns more about his health.

 

 

Read the Bible – Jude, Psalm 39, and video on Jude

Baptist Press – http://baptistpress.com

The Friday Morning Bible Study will meet tomorrow at 10 A.M. at FBC, Kentwood.  You are welcome to join us.

 

The monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be early this month. We will meet on Tuesday, December 19th at The Cafe at 11 A.M.
The monthly Third Thursday at the Cabin will be next Thursday, one week from tonight.  We meet at 6:30.  Join us for this great night.

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.  We received enough money last week to “light up” on light on our string of Christmas lights.  When all the lights are “lit”, we will have achieved our goal.  Sunday, we will be having our yearly “Missions March for the Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions”.  A full 100% of out gifts given through the offering goes to support missionaries who are serving somewhere in the world. We will march on Sunday.  Gifts can be given any Sunday.  I hope you are enjoying the videos at church on Sunday mornings.

 

Today, I want to leave you with this idea for sharing the Gospel.  I hope some of you will use it with your neighbors or co-workers.  https://www.imb.org/2017/12/11/christmas-hospitality-incarnation/?

https://www.imb.org/2017/12/11/christmas-hospitality-incarnation/?utm_campaign=On%20Mission%20Today&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=59341728&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–X7YWxw8jC88sIUAa6e1LfnD4ZnXMT2T2jxJ7bmnhOXf0vAu6obvptcm635YpklmVfmokw-Lc0uAMLGiZlCdCazSedPw&_hsmi=59341728

 

Share some real CHRISTmas spirit this holiday season.

Anna Lee

Monday

Nations will come to your light,

and kings to the brightness of your radiance.

~Isaiah 60:3 HCSB~

 

There are many with cold, allergies, flu, bronchitis, etc.  First, pray for those you are aware of.  Second, do something to help them out.

 

There have been a number of deaths in our community lately.  Please pray for the families who have lost their loved ones during the holiday season.

 

Sunday, December 17th, FBC, Kentwood will have their annual Lottie Moon Missions March.  Come walk inside the walls of our sanctuary to say you support missions.  It’s also a good time to contribute to the Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions.

“Why the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is Collected at Christmas” – https://www.imb.org/2017/12/06/lottie-moon-christmas-offering-collected-christmas/

 

Read the Bible – I John 1-2, Psalm 36, & video on I-III John

 

Baptist Press –http://bpnews.net

 

Ladies’ Bible Study – We missed class Friday due to the snow.  We will put Friday at 10 A.M. back on our schedule for this week.

 

Next Week

  • Tuesday (19th) – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party celebration at The Cafe at 11 A.M.
  • Thursday (21st) – Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30 P.M.

 

I think the snow was pretty, but I’m glad it is melting away now.  Let’s keep praying for those who still do not have electricity!  

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;

give thanks to him and praise his name.

~Psalm 100:4~

I received a letter and a suggestion for our next Bible Reading Plan from Bill and Velta Morris.  Updates on their health were also included.  That’s what I want to share with you this morning.  First, he said birthdays have brought along some wear and tear (They are not the only ones!), but that makes them grateful because God has been faithful and continues to bless them.  Velta will have another scan in January.  After a couple rounds of radiation, her nodes are almost normal in size.  He also stated that one day they will come back and he and Velta will “walk through that door when they do”.  In the meantime her ministry includes things like sitting with folks and delivering meals.  Bill said he and Art team teach a Sunday School class of about 55 each Sunday with Velta serving as their “right arm”!  As you may know, Bill and Velta are as special to me as his parents were to me in my earlier years in Kentwood.  I find myself speaking of them periodically, probably more often than any other couple of their age.

 

Yesterday was Mrs. Grace Chadwick’s 96th birthday!  She is from Roseland and a fixture of our past lives.  As a matter of fact, I have a list of ladies who attended the baby shower before I was born.  “Miss” Grace was there.  I can show you the area of the church where she faithfully sat at Roseland Baptist Church.  Her husband helped my daddy study to be a Mason.  I have lots of memories of them!  Today, when we visit the Greensburg nursing home we “look her up” if she has not already found us!  She always blesses us with numerous “stories” from our shared past.

 

 

 

https://swbts.edu/news/releases/southwestern-seminary-preserves-legacy-lottie-moon/

You can use this like to get the the LIVE BROADCAST at 1 P.M. today.  I will be working at the church at that time to prepare for the Lottie Moon Tea, so I hope someone will record it for us to use in the future,

 

Read the Bible – Titus, Psalm 23, and video on Titus at http://bleproject.com

 

Don’t forget the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party this morning at 11 A.M. at The Cafe.

 

What a great time of the year!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

 

 I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness;

I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High.

~Psalm 7:17~

 

Read the Bible today – I Timothy 5-6 & Psalm 21

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Baptist Message – http;\://baptistmessage.com

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 

  • Tuesday
  • 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe
  • Honors ladies with November birthdays

 

Coming Soon – Two Rivers Associational Annual Lottie Moon Tea

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • Sunday, December 3rd
  • 2:00 P.M.
  • Speaker – Rachel Robbin, served in Czech Republic
  • For ladies of all ages
  • Music provided by children of various churches

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday

15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

~2 Corinthians 4:15-16~

 

Rhonda Hendry of Chesbrough broke her arm in two places.  Please pray for her as she sees specialists for additional treatment.

Gary Hendry, a former football player and coach, is hospitalized at Lakeview in Covington for testing.

 

Evelyn Hughes Stevens, formerly of Roseland, passed away.  I did not find an obituary yet.

 

Read the Bible – I Timothy 1-2, Psalm 19, & video on I Timothy found  at  Bible Project.com

 

I’m looking forward to the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party Tuesday at The Cafe at 11 A.M.

 

I’m also looking forward to visiting Pine Ridge United Methodist  Church Sunday at 8:00 A.M. for their monthly breakfast benefit to help an individual or family having a difficult time.  I was talking to a lady last week who had a series of medical problems a few years ago.  She told me what a wonderful surprise it was to open a card one day and get a check from Pine Ridge United Methodist Union.  She also told how helpful it was to  get her through those difficult days.  I think it was especially nice to know the ladies of PRUMU were concerned for her and praying for her.

 

This is a good season to check with those who live alone.  Sometimes they need a little encouragement or help.  You might be the one who can meet their need!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Friday

With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.

~Matthew 19:26HCSB~

 

 

Read the Bible – Philippians 3-4 & Psalm 12

 

Obituary for William Bruce Clemons = http://stephensondearman.com/services.asp?page=odetail&id=1750&locid=1

 

Operation Christmas Child Drop Off Schedule for First Baptist Church, Kentwood

  • Friday – 4-6 P.M.
  • Saturday – 9-12 Noon
  • Sunday – 2-4 P.M.
  • Monday – 8-10 A.M.

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We met at the cabin last night and had six first-time guests with our guests from eight different churches.  It was another meaningful night for us.  Those of you who came really blessed our hearts.  We’ll be looking forward to the next gatherings which will be on December 21st.

 

Looking Ahead

  • Today – Friday Morning Bible Study – Fellowship Hall @ 10 A.M.
  • November 26th – Breakfast at Pine Ridge which benefits a worthy cause
  • November 28th – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe
  • December 3rd – Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood at 2 P.M.

 

Send me a message if you have a prayer request you want me to share here.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 

4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”

~John 14:2-4~

 

 

Read the Bible today – Philippians 1-2, Psalm 11, and the video about Philippians

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Ora Lee Wilson’s nephew, 50, who had two heart attacks is better and stable.  Thank you for your prayers for him.

Michelle L. Murphy and Ferrie Gene Blackmon both are facing surgery soon.  Pray for them.

Andy Taylor was able to be back at church last night.  Please continue to keep his foot problem in your prayers.

 

 

The Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Location at FBC, Kentwood is looking forward to receiving lots of shoeboxes today that were packed at churches last night.  Each box is special to those who collected items and packed the box, but much more important to the child and family that receives the box.  The drop-off sites will be open daily through Monday.  The site in Kentwood will be open 10 – 12 noon today, Thursday, and 4-6 P.M. Friday.

 

Churches that are a part of Two Rivers Association are collecting STAMPED, RELIGIOUS Christmas cards until December 3rd.  Then, they will be taken to the local parish jails in Amite and Greensburg and given to prisoners so they can send messages to family members.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet tomorrow at 10 A.M. and continue the study of Ezekiel.

 

Plans for the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea for churches  in our area are progressing.  It will be December 3rd at 2 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.  Children will be singing Christmas songs for us.  Ladies will be decorating tables with their personal sets of dishes.  It will be beautiful and meaningful.

 

The children in the missions class of FBC, Kentwood were able to hear the first part of the story of the early years of Lottie Moon’s life last night.  They will hear more next week.  Hopefully, as they grow they will remember her story and how important international missions are.

 

TONIGHT, we will meet at the cabin at 6:30.  I’m looking forward to seeing many of you.  We will add a talented musician, Kaye Roberts.  She will be playing some piano offertories for us.  Join us and be blessed.

 

Tuesday, November 28th, the “young” ladies of out church will gather at The Cafe at 11 A.M. to honor ladies with November birthdays.  Feel free to join us.

 

Thank-you for reading and praying for those listed and the events listed here today.

Anna Lee