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Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you;

he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

~Deuteronomy 31:6~

Mrs. Dot White‘s surgery has been postponed. Continue to keep her in your prayers.

Mrs. Jeanette McGehee is hospitalized. Pray for her. Pray for caregivers as the virus is also in the family.

Please pray for David’s sister, Bonnie Newman. She may need to make some big changes at this time. Bonnie lives in Bay St. Louis, MS.

If you have had the covid vaccination, don’t ease up on staying at home and wearing your mast when you are around people. You need to also have the booster shot and wait for about two weeks after that.

Read the Bible chronologically in 2021 – January 14

GENESIS 37:1-38:30
1 CHRONICLES 2:3-6
1 CHRONICLES 2:8
GENESIS 39:1-23

If you get a chance, today might be a good time to enjoy some sunshine. A ride in your automobile will get you out for a while. It’s my “prescription” for the day.

Even on the “cold, rainy stay-at-home days”, find ways to check on others and to let them know you care about them. Maybe, in another month, many of us will have more freedom to go places. David and I are like many of you – ready to go to church, a restaurant, etc. Read that introductory Scripture again.

Anna Lee

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up;

do you not perceive it?

I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

~Isaiah 43:19~

Mr. “Cete” Dillon will stay where he is now for therapy. Please continue to pray for the Dillon family.

Some of my friends had good days, but others did not do so well with Covid yesterday. Please pray for all those who have covid and wear a mask when in public places.

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Read the Bible chronologically in 2021 – January 13

GENESIS 36:1-19
1 CHRONICLES 1:35-37
GENESIS 36:20-30
1 CHRONICLES 1:38-42
GENESIS 36:31-43
1 CHRONICLES 1:43-2:2

Don’t be discouraged. All these references are in only two chapters of the Bible, Genesis 36 and I Chronicles 1.

This is Wednesday. Plan to attend or view pray meeting services tonight. You can join the services of FBC, Kentwood on Facebook at 6 P.M.

Prayers make a difference!

Anna Lee

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him.

~Psalm 40:3~

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Read the Bible in 2021 – January 12

GENESIS 32:1-35:27

I hope you are finding this doesn’t take “all day” to accomplish and are enjoying reading some passages you haven’t read lately.

Operation Chirstmas Child, OCC ,functions best with lots of people involved. Coming soon: “Helping Hands”, your opportunity to help using your sewing talents, using your counting abilities, using your painting talents, using you shopping talents, using your organizing talents, using your collecting talents, using your repurposing talents, etc. There is a need for your talent! Pay attention for the upcoming announcements about how you can help. Also, we will soon be working on shopping talents. If you can help, please let me know.

Let’s end the day with a bit of good news. Mr. “Cete” Dillon may get to come home today.

Anna Lee

You were taught,

with regard to your former way of life,

to put off your old self,

which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 

to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 

and to put on the new self,

created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

~Ephesians 4:22-24~

John and Kirstin Lee Antoon proudly announced the birth of their son last week. Beckham Richie Antoon was born January 4, 2021 at 1:21 P.M. weighing in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 19.6 inches long. His three sisters are enjoying having their brother at home.

Mrs. Mildred Birch asks for prayers for her daughter and son-in-law, RHONDA AND ALLEN MCGEHEE, who have covid. She is home, but he is hospitalized. “Miss” Mildred lost a good friend, her brother, and now has this concern. Pray for her as you pray for her family.

As you pray for the McGehees, please also pray for all the others who are sick with covid. Several of our friends seem to be “holding their own” at this time.

The people whose home burned last week have received clothing from some of you. Thank-you for your quick responses. More clothing appropriate for the cold weather would also be helpful. Donations can be dropped off at Larry Miller’s home. He will deliver to the family.

Operation Christmas Child, 2021 is beginning at FBC, Kentwood! Be thinking about how you will donate items, money, or time/talents. All are appreciated and will benefit poor children in the form of a “shoebox” filled with school supplies, hygiene items, fun toys, and a book & opportunity to “meet” Jesus! The shoeboxes will travel and “speak” to the children in places where we will never have the opportunity to visit or “share Jesus”.

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Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021

GENESIS 30:25-31:55

May you be richly blessed in all you do today.

Anna Lee

 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:

The old has gone, the new is here!

~2 Corinthians 5:17~

Chronological Bible Reading for January 10

GENESIS 28:6-30:24

If you are not attending church in person, online services are available from many church services. Services from FBC, Kentwood will be streaming at 10:30 A.M. and 6 P.M. Sometimes, I watch several churches. I can hear former pastors, pastors I have known a long time but never heard, enjoy music at other churches, watch multiple holiday programs, see grandchildren from another state, etc. If you attend church in person, you have the option to hear a sermon again, visit other churches, etc.

Today, is a good day to think of others. You might want to update your personal prayer list, share an inspirational book/magazine, write notes to others, call and check on friends and relatives, cook/bake something to share, etc.

It has been nice to hear of “baby-steps” of improvement from several of my friends who are hospitalized. Don’t always took for an instantaneous total improvement. Celebrate each little improvement.

It is never too late to give to the Lottie Moon Offering for international missions or any other offering.

I’ve been doing some sewing for Operation Christmas Child. Yesterday, a man told me his church had already turned in their shoeboxes. He was surprised to hear me say the items are for Christmas, 2021. Today, FBC, Kentwood will share some photos of OCC, 2020. It’s never too early to begin working. With more time to work, more boxes can be packed!

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

“I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus. Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

~1 Corinthians 1:4, 7 (NLT)~

Chronological Bible Reading – January 9

GENESIS 25:27-28:5

Mr. “Cete” Dillon is in rehab in Kentwood at Ltach. He is in room 11 where the phone number is 229-9193.

Several friends who have covid are doing a little better. It is very hard on the patient and the family to not be together. Please pray for all the covid families.

Thanks to those of you who have stepped up and donated clothing to the family whose home was destroyed by fire Thursday.

Please continue to pray for our country, its leaders, and all the people. Pray for God’s wisdom and His leadership.

Pray today for the church services that will be held tomorrow. Pray for pastors as they prepare to share the message God lays on their hearts and musicians who prepare and share the wonderful music that touches our hearts. Pray for listening ears and receptive hearts. Pray for technology and tech crews as they work to get the services out to those of you who are unable to attend at this time.

Make today count!

Anna Lee

36W 34L pants & XL shirts for man

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Size 10 clothing for lady

“Do not be overcome by evil,

but overcome evil with good.”

~Romans 12:21 (NIV)~

Chronological Bible Readings 2021 – January 8, 2021

Genesis 25:1-4

I Chronicles 1: 32-33

Genesis 25:5-6

Genesis 25:12-18

I Chronicles 1:28-31

I Chronicles 1:34

Genesis 25:19-26

Genesis 25:1-7-11

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Fire Victim Needs Clothing

Please contact Larry Miller if you can help a fire victim, Michael, with 36″ pants and XL shirts and coats. You can ask Larry about other items that might be needed.

(The fire must have rekindled last night because the fire trucks made return trips about 10 last night. I don’t have any additional information.)

Prayer Focus for Today

Just as Larry stepped up yesterday to help Michael, pray God will give you opportunities to identify and meet needs of those around us. During the coming cold days, there may be special needs in families around you. Pray for God’s guidance in helping others.

Charles Timothy Bean October 27 1963 January 06 2021

Mr. Charles Timothy Bean, 57, a resident of Liberty, died January 6, 2021 at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born October 27, 1963 in Magnolia, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Billy Bean, Sr. and Gwendolyn Lawson Bean. He was a member of Gillsburg Baptist Church and an avid Ole Miss fan. He was especially fond of the ASC’s. He loved gospel music, and he and his mother attended many gospel concerts. Tim loved the Gillsburg Community and all its’ people. He is preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Bean is survived by two brothers, Barry Bean and wife Roxanne of Madison, MS and Billy Bean, Jr. of Gillsburg; two sisters, Jane Harden and husband Eddie of Montgomery, Texas and Robin and husband Kyle of Mandeville, Louisiana; three nephews, Brent Bean and wife Lauren, Brandon Kent and wife Annie, Brennan Kent and wife Whitney; five nieces, Brooke Havard and husband Brad, Shannon Carmody and husband Chase, Brittan Colvin, Megan Colvin, and Blair Kent; great-nephews, Brayden Havard, Braxden Havard, and Bryson Havard; great-nieces, Collins Carmody, Kimberly Blake Bean, Brooklyn Bean, and Addie Grace Kent. Pallbearers will be his nephews and great-nephews Brent Bean, Brandon Kent, Brennan Kent, Brad Havard, Brayden Havard, Chase Carmody, Eryn West, Bryson Havard, and Braxden Havard. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Gillsburg Baptist Church Cemetery. The Reverend Victor Walsh and Austin Bean will officiate. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Anna Lee

We’ve had a fire in the neighborhood. The house was a total loss. Larry Miller has requested men’s clothing for Michael. He wears 36 men’s clothes and size XL shirts and coats. That’s all the information, I have for now. Please get your donations to Larry as soon as possible. Thank-you for reaching out to help. If you have any questions, please contact Larry Miller.

“For you know that when your faith is tested,

your endurance has a chance to grow.

So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed,

you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”

~James 1:3-4 (NLT)~

Please pray for Gerald Hyde, Andy Taylor, and others with pneumonia.

I know of several people who are fighting a battle for their lives in area hospitals. You probably do too. Remember, as you pray for them ,to pray for their families and for the medical staff working with them. I cannot imagine, but I do understand, not being with my loved ones during the fight for their lives. I can easily understand how important those phone calls from the nurses to the families are. Please say special prayers for the many families and medical personal in this situation.

Pray for the Bean Family from Gillisburg in the loss of Tim Bean. He was a joy and a blessing to the family all his life. To know him was to love him!

Read the Bible in 2021 -January 7

GENESIS 21:8-23:20
GENESIS 11:32
GENESIS 24:1-67

Today’s Prayer Focus – Our Country

Pray for the people of our country, the leaders, the police, and all the common folks. We know our great country is not perfect, but also know it was not well represented by the actions we saw in Washington yesterday. Let’s pray for our country to turn back to the value-system upon which our country was founded, based on faith and love of God.

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Thank-you for praying. Your prayers are appreciated by many.

Anna Lee