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“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—

the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse.”

~Philippians 4:8 (The Message)~

Pray for Bryan and Rita Tate as he has check-ups in Houston to get a current medical evaluation.

Thanks to all who participated yesterday in our OCC workday. The “willing hands” helped so much! The fourth Saturday of the next five months has been scheduled for future workdays. Mark your calendars.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 23

1 KINGS 8:1-11
2 CHRONICLES 5:1-14
1 KINGS 8:12-21
2 CHRONICLES 6:1-11
1 KINGS 8:22-53
2 CHRONICLES 6:12-42

Today’s Prayer Focus – Disaster Relief

Pray for all the volunteers, including some local folks, who are giving of themselves to help others clean-up after the recents wind and rain events.

Have a blessed Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

“Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?”

~Amos 3:3 (NLT)~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 22

1 KINGS 7:1-51
2 CHRONICLES 3:15-4:22

The office of FBC, Kentwood has moved across the street. It can be contacted through the usual phone number and internet website.

Ray Cathey of Amite had a massive stroke Wednesday. He is now home from the hospital and receiving hospice services.

FBC, Kentwood will have a children’s trip to the zoo in Hattisburg today for those who are signed up. Pray for a fun, but safe, day for everyone.

FBC, Kentwood will Also have a “shoebox” work day This morning for those who have “willing hands for missions”. You don’t have to be registered to attend.

Prayer Focus for Today

*FBC Zoo Trip

*”Shoebox” Work Day

Don’t forget to pray.

Anna Lee

“The righteous choose their friends carefully.”

~Proverbs 12:26 (NIV)~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 21

May 21st Readings
1 KINGS 3:16-28
1 KINGS 5:1-18
2 CHRONICLES 2:1-18
1 KINGS 6:1-13
2 CHRONICLES 3:1-14
1 KINGS 6:14-38

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‘Because He Lives’ still resonates 50 years later

Louisiana Baptist Message

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Disaster relief ‘up to their eyeballs’ responding to Louisiana floods

“Willing Hands on Mission”

You are invited to bring your “willing hands” to the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood at 9:00 in the morning to learn, share, and do projects that will be part of our 2021 efforts. Bring what you have going on so we can help you or come to help us. There will be projects for everyone! Please bring a finger food and a friend too. Men, women, youth, and older children will have opportunities to sew dresses from shirts, braid jump ropes make from t-shirts, paint shoeboxes, fill pencil bags with pencils, erasers, glue sticks, stickers, small toys, etc. If you bring “willing hands”, we have projects for them to accomplish. Also, let me share that the fellowship is sweet and new friendships are formed at out gatherings. Come at or before 9:00 A.M.

Today’s Prayer Focus

*Flood victims in Louisiana (AGAIN)

*Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief

*FBC children’s trip to the zoo today

Thank you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Update on Robin: Robin is feeling and doing well and should be released today hopefully. She did suffer a heart attack with 100% blockage in the “Widow Maker” artery. They were able to put in a stent and open the artery. She will begin cardiac therapy in a few weeks, but in the mean time will continue her ankle therapy. God is good! Please continue to prayer her through all of this recovery. Thank you!

Wendy Alford

After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

~Acts 4:31~

Please say special prayers for Rev. David Luce as he has a heart valve replacement at Ochsner, New Orleans.

Requests from prayer meeting:

*Joell Miller – continues to battle covid and pneumonia

*Robin Alford who has been recovering from her foot surgery has had a heart attack. She’s the second daughter of Walton and Peggy Alford.

*Glen Magee, Jr. had a fall at his worksite in Texas yesterday. He will be okay, but has some recovery to deal with.

David drove us FOR THE FIRST TIME to his appointment at Ochsner Cancer Center on O’Neal yesterday. His blood level was 13.5, the highest it has been since he has been sick. Join us in thanking God for the tremendous improvement David has made. The medical workers were surprised and pleased to see his improvement. Thank all of you for your many prayers for David. We give thanks to the medical staff at OCC and to God.

Today’s prayer focus – Our country!

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Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 20

PSALM 83
1 CHRONICLES 29:23-25
2 CHRONICLES 1:1
1 KINGS 2:13-3:4
2 CHRONICLES 1:2-6
1 KINGS 3:5-15
2 CHRONICLES 1:7-13

Thank-you so much for reading and praying. Your prayers make a difference!

Anna Lee

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;

and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

Rev. David Luce and his family need your continued prayers as he has his last procedure today in preparation for surgery Tuesday at Ochsner.

Please continue to pray for Joell Miller who continues to be treated for covid pneumonia at North Oaks.

If you are trained by Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief, please contact Kim at the the BASLA (Baptist Associations of Louisiana) office in Franklinton to volunteer for work in the Lake Charles area.

Saturday’s mission workshop is getting attention from those who have not helped before. Don’t miss your opportunity to help. Some of the tasks involve cutting and sewing, but there will be other ways to help – putting school supplies in bags, braiding jump ropes, sorting folders, pinning socks together, sharpening pencils, etc. Men, women, youth, and older children are invited to participate Saturday morning, beginning at 9 A.M. Please join in and be blessed as you bless others.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – September 19

May 18th Readings
PSALM 75-78

May 19th Readings
PSALM 79-82

May 20th Readings
PSALM 83
1 CHRONICLES 29:23-25
2 CHRONICLES 1:1
1 KINGS 2:13-3:4
2 CHRONICLES 1:2-6
1 KINGS 3:5-15
2 CHRONICLES 1:7-13

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“Pastor sees miracles, ministry opportunities in seven-month COVID battle“

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Today’s Prayer Focus

Today, let’s continue to pray for our Louisiana residents as they face the results of rain, wind, and flooding. We can all pray. Some can physically work in disaster relief. The prediction is for more rain and flooding. Keep the situation in you prayers throughout the day today.

Anna Lee

“Now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”

~Colossians 3:8 (NIV)~

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 18

May 18th Readings
PSALM 75-78

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Prayer Focus Today

People with rain/flood/lack of power issues.

Say special prayers for Bro. Stan Statham as Louisiana has flood issues on Bro. Stan’s new watch over Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief. Ask God how you might be a solution to some needs related to rain, flooding, and lack of power.

Anna Lee

I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

~Luke 24:49~

We are overjoyed to formally announce Brother Gary Havlin as our new Pastor at East Union Baptist Church! Brother Gary, his wife Tori, daughter Brynnlee and soon to be born son, Braxton, will officially be joining the EUBC family starting June 2,2021. Please be in prayer for his family during this time of relocation and transition.

East Union is in the Magnolia Area. Pray for them as they make this move.

Continue to pray for Donna Bennett. Not only is she dealing with cancer treatment,= and the loss of her mother, but she is also fighting an infection.

Last night, we saw Andy and Betty Taylor. It has been over a year since we last saw them. Betty said she has a brother and a sister dealing with cancer. Please be in prayer for the Zigler family.

Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – May 17

PSALM 50
PSALM 73-74

Operation Christmas Child

We will be having a Saturday morning workshop of OCC Saturday from 9 to noon. It certainly made me happy to have two men who have never helped before volunteer. Some people will sew, but others will sort, braid, fill bags, paint, etc. There will be a task that is suitable to everyone.

We are still collecting men’s dress shirts and adult t-shirts. You can bring them when you come Saturday. We are also still collecting solar powered calculators and AAA batteries for flashlights if you would like to make some easy purchases. Please bring a friend and a finger food to share.

Today’s Video – Yesterday morning’s worship service from FBC, Kentwood

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Today’s Prayer Focus – Businesses that need workers!

Anna Lee

“A person’s wisdom yields patience;

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

~Proverbs 19:11 (NIV)~

Please continue to pray for Michael Anthony’s sister, Jaell Miller, who has now been placed on a vent at North Oaks.

Yesterday, I forgot to include the Chronological Bible readings.

May 15th Readings
PSALM 131
PSALM 133
PSALM 138-141
PSALM 143

May 16th Readings
PSALM 144-145
PSALM 88-89

Packing “Shoeboxes” is only the beginning!

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/channel/operation-christmas-child/

Anna Lee

….and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skill

~Exodus 31:3~

FBC, Kentwood will celebrate 2021 graduates tomorrow. Their families will be honored with a breakfast. During morning worship (10:30), they will be recognized. Pray for these young people as they move on to the next step of their lives.

OCC Video – “Bridge City”

Prayer Focus for Today – Shoebox Packers

Pray for safety as they travel, finding the needs for their shoeboxes, good prices so more items can be purchased, funds for shopping and shipping, volunteers for projects, shipping, sorting, etc., and all the boys and girls who will receive a box this year. May each family be touched with the love of Jesus.

Anna Lee