Thursday

“Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them.” 

~Proverbs 3:27 NLT~

 

 

 

K.K.’s update on Josiah Huckaby 

  • Happy baby
  • Weaning off some of his medications
  • Soon to be three
  • Starting school when he turns three
  • Happy and smiling

 

 

 

Little Adrian Strickland will soon be home.  Doctors at CHNO took care of his dental issues.

 

 

 

Jules Tanksley is home from CHNO.  She received beads representing all she has been through at the hospital.

 

 

 

 

Donald Alford does not fit the same age category as they three I already listed.  Donald was called back to the hospital Tuesday and has been undergoing texts and observations there.  He should be able to return home today.  Please continue to pray for Donald and his family.

 

 

 
Read the Bible in 2020

January 2

  • Genesis 3: 1-4, 26
  • Matthew 2: 13 – 3:6
  • Psalm 2: 1-12
  • Proverbs 1: 7-9

 

 

 

I’m stopping now because of the weather.  Hopefully, this will post.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

1-1-20

“When you make a promise to God,

keep it as quickly as possible.” 

~Ecclesiastes 5:4 GNT~

 

 

 

Mrs. Barbara Gill is doing well.  She’s still in Our Lady of the Lake and looking ahead to some time in rehab.  Keep remembering her in your prayers, please.

 

 

 

Pray for Sharon Phillips.  She is in St. Tammany and expecting to have pacemaker surgery tomorrow.

 

 

 

Your prayers for “Little Adrian” Strickland will be appreciated.  He has been moved from McComb to Children’s Hospital of New Orleans.  Join the family in praying for this little guy.

 

 

 

Elizabeth Carol New

December 21, 1945 – December 28, 2019

Elizabeth Carol New passed away on Saturday December 28, 2019 at the age of 74.  She was born and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana and was a graduate of Kentwood High School class of 1963.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lucille “Bootsie” New,  and her sister and brother-in-law, Flora Lee and Jules Hatcher.
She is survived by her niece, Julee Hatcher, and her daughter and granddaughter, Madison McDonald and Lucille VanMieghem, all of Lafayette, La, as well as her nephew, Jeff Hatcher, his wife, Julia Hatcher and their children, J.C. Hatcher and Eliza Hatcher, all of Badger, Iowa.
Also left to cherish her memory is her friend, Michelle Forrest, and her children and grandchildren, without whom “Libba Carol” would have been lost.  Michelle provided so much beyond just friendship and love and our family is forever grateful.
As it was her wish to be cremated, no funeral services will be planned at this time.  A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at a later date.

New Orleans’ Baptist Friendship House Marks 75 Years

http://www.bpnews.net/54110/new-orleans-baptist-friendship-house-marks-75-years?fbclid=IwAR2zIIRxT7vfSH4FOcCf2SehQzQN_QdK_QYCZNu_KfToH3ILJEMkclFsELg

 “If you have all that you need and see someone else in need and do not reach out to them, how can the love of God be in you? Let us not love merely through words and tongue but in action and in truth,” I John 3:17-18

 

Today, we begin a new round of “Read Your Bible Through this Year”.  It doesn’t matter whether or not you were successful in the past.  I have completed a full year and failed to complete a full year.  Do your best to read each day!  Remember, you can get a copy of this plan when the FBC, Kentwood office opens in the morning or Sunday at regular services.
January 1
  • Genesis 1:1 – 2:25
  • Matthew 1:1 – 2: 12
  • Psalm 1: 1 – 6
  • Proverbs 1: 1-6

 

 

We don’t know what 2020 holds for us, but we do know who holds our hand as we travel through this new year.  He will be 100% faithful to us!  Let’s do our best to remain faithful to Him.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“There is a right time and a right way to do everything, but we know so little.” 

~Ecclesiastes 8:6 GNT~

 

 

 

Please add our long-time friend, Bruce Fussell, to your prayer list.  Bruce grew up in Roseland and graduated from AHS.  He has lived in Livingston for many years.  We happened to see his wife, Dorothy, my classmate, in Walker yesterday.  Bruce is dealing with several health issues now.

 

 

 

Little Jules Tanksley is out of Children’s Hospital and back in the Sixth Ward.  Doctors identified her problem as minor and something she will outgrow.  Thank-you for praying for Jules and her family.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing for December 31st – Choose your own verse to close out this year.

 

 

 

Thanks for the prayers for others today.   I think that is a great way to end 2019 and begin 2020.

 

 

 

Pick out the version of the Bible and the specific Bible you will read as we read the whole Bible in 2020.  I will be using a children’s version in NIV that I bought a few years ago.

 

 

 

David and I shopped for Operation Christmas Child yesterday and loved every minute.  I hope you learn to enjoy it as much as we do.

Anna Lee

Monday

Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.

                                                                       ~Psalm 119:165~

 

 

 

Scripture Writing for December 30th – Titus 3: 3-7

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – You can pick up your copy of the Scripture references for January through April at FBC, Kentwood.  Ask for the yellow copies in the church sanctuary.  Get your paper now so you will be ready to read on the 1st.  I will be posting each day for those who choose not to get a paper of their own.  How many of us will complete the readings this year?  I know I have finished some years and other years dropped off during the year.  Even then, I was glad I had read the portion of the Bible I read.  There is never a failure when you read God’s Word!

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Donald “Red” Alford.  His next scheduled appointment is January 7th.

 

 

 

Pray for Dennis “Big D” Price.  He is fighting some blood clots and a-fib.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

 

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying. 

Anna Lee

Sunday

As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.

~Ezekiel 34:12~

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Starting on January 1st, I will begin a new year of reading the Bible all the way through.  I hope you will join me.  Copies will be available at FBC this morning.  They will be printed on colored card stock so they will hold up well and be easy to locate in your Bible.  If you cannot read all the Scriptures for a day, choose to write part of it each day.  I will be sharing  passages from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs each day.  You may want to use the plan and just read through one of these this year, one next year,  etc.  If you have never read the Bible through, 2020 will be a great year to do so.

 

 

 

David and I are so excited about Operation Christmas Child for 2020.  If you want to help us open, sort, organize, craft, etc., let me know when you are available to help.  There is always something to do from now until the boxes leave Kentwood just before Thanksgiving.  If you have a serger sewing machine and would like to help with a project let me know.  You can bring it to church and work with us Friday, choose another day to work, or work from home on your own schedule.  Let me know….

 

 

 

The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.

This is one of my favorite sayings.  I find it truthful and lasting!  May 2020 be the year we focus on others in many ways and not ourselves!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday Additions

Mrs. Barbara Gill fell requiring hip replacement surgery in Baton Rouge this morning.  Please pray for her as she faces the recovery/rehab process.

 

 

 

Little Jules Tanksley was admitted to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  Her heart seems to be fine.  Pray for the doctors as they work to identify the problem.  Pray for the family as they await some answers.

 

 

 

Elizabeth Carol New passed away this morning.  There will be a memorial service for her at a later date.

Saturday

11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. 

12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.

Matthew 2:11-12

 

 

Scripture Writing for December 28 – Philippians 2: 9-11

 

 

LSU long snapper ‘doing sports God’s way’ – http://bpnews.net/54103/lsu-long-snapper-doing-sports-gods-way

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • Yesterday was a good afternoon for OCC work with two young friends.  They made matching games for almost thirty boys and girls, opened packs of pencils, counted items already collected, etc.  I love to train them to do OCC work.  They plan to take my place in a few years!
  • Another joy is watching someone catch the vision and finding what they can do for OCC.  David’s nurse has been purchasing items for shoeboxes in discount stores.  She is helping fill my bins with pencils for next fall.  Last year, she purchased spiral notebooks, pencils, and crayons which have already been sent to children.
  • One of the joys of doing OCC work at church is working with others on projects.  Next week, my sister will be helping make washcloths.   When do you want to set up a date for an OCC project?  What do you enjoy doing?
  • David has always been a big supporter of OCC.  Last year, he was not able to help, but this year he has already given many hours letting me shop for OCC on the way home from the doctor, putting together shelving for the storeroom, and his favorite – opening numerous packages of items I buy in quantity.  Even with his health issues, he has found what he can do and gladly does it because he has seen boys and girls receive the shoeboxes and will never forget their joy.  Knowing they get introduced to Jesus is priceless!
  • I would love to share this joy with any of you who want to get involved in this mission project at your church or at FBC, Kentwood.  What a blessing it has been to me personally!

 

 

Have a  wonderful Saturday!  Keep your eyes open to the opportunities God has for you!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” 

~Luke 1:45 NIV~

Judith Webb Peterson

March 22, 1939 – December 25, 2019
A resident of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born March 22, 1939 in New Orleans, LA and was 80 years of age. ​
She is survived by ​
her husband, Johnny M. Peterson​ her loving husband.
She is preceded in death by​
her parents, James Samuel Webb and Alice Johnston Webb; ​and her sisters, Constance Webb and Barbara Webb Mondello.
She is lovingly remembered by her brother James S Webb lll, his wife Trisha; her daughters Terrey B Scheuermann, husband Robert; and Sherry P Denig, husband Jeff; her sons Porter L Bentley lll,  fiancé Alison Thompson,James W Bentley; John Peterson, wife Dawn; Grandchildren Anthony Miaoulis wife Tania; Crystal Bentley, Porter L Bentley lll, Jordan R Lavigne, Kelsey S May, Zachary Bentley, Seth Bentley, John Ryan Denig, Garrett Peterson and Sydney S Byrd, husband Ryan Byrd and numerous great grandchildren.
She went on to own her own business SEI in the Bahamas and was a member of Zonta International a professional organization empowering women.
Judy enjoyed her life, her family and her many friends here and in the Bahamas.
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Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite,  from 9:00AM until Memorial Services at 11:00AM on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Josh Milliron. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, a charity of your choice in memory of Judy W L Peterson.
Operation Christmas Child – Today, I have some of my young helpers working with me on some projects that will wind up in shoeboxes.  I’m looking forward to this special time.  If you or someone in your family is willing to work some, please let me know.  I’ll get back with you on a date and time.  I just need willing helpers.
Scripture Writing for December 27 – Phillipians 2: 5-8
Have a blessed day!
Anna Lee

Thursday

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

~Luke 2:13-14~

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for 2020 are being worked on.  No, I’m not packing them, but I am making items for the shoeboxes.  If you are crafty and would like to help, please let me know.  Currently, I am working on bead dolls, marble bags, matching games. etc.  I would love to have you working alongside me periodically during the year.  Also, we will begin a church-wide program Sunday to help collect items for the shoeboxes.  I want to suggest to you that you take this opportunity to “get on board”.  You’ll be blessed.

 

 

 

Scripture writing for December 26 – Galatians 4: 4-7

 

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Don’t forget to give so missionaries can serve around the world telling others about Jesus.

 

 

 

Most career missionaries do short time missionary trips before deciding to become missionaries.  Check out this site.  You may be interested in doing one of these trips.

https://www.imb.org/trips/

 

 

 

I’m so thankful you read and pray.  

Anna Lee

 

Christmas Addition

Jeanette Marie Anthony

June 04, 1962 – December 24, 2019

Jeanette Marie Anthony, 57, and a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on December 24,2019. She was in her home next to her husband and best friend of 38 years, Albert. She was born on June 6, 1962 in Franklinton, LA. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and  also enjoyed watching LSU football on Saturday, and the Saints on Sunday.  She is survived by her husband Albert and four children. Albert Anthony (AJ),  Lynn Mizell, David Anthony and wife Tiffany, and Angelia Miller and husband Adam. Her brothers Russell Mizell and wife Donna, Charles Mizell, and Salis Buster Mizell. Her mother in law Velma Anthony, sisters in law Sandra Ainsworth and Wanda Bridges, and brother in-law  Wendell Anthony. She had fourteen grandchildren, Logan, Devin, Lindsey, Emma, Seth, Nick, Aaron, Lane, Kaleb, Jonathan, Levi, Lily, and Lydia. She is also survived by many cousins, nephews, and nieces as well as many other friends and family.  She is preceded in death by her Mother, Lavenia Beaujeau and husband Ted, her father Marvin Mizell, her father in law William Kean Anthony and her granddaughter Angelica.  Visitation will take place at Greenlaw Baptist Church, Kentwood,  on Thursday December 26, 2019 from 6-10pm.  Visitation will also be from 10-1 on Friday December 27, 2019 at Greenlaw Baptist Church, with funeral services to follow. Burial will take place at Arcola-Roseland Cemetery.  McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.