Saturday

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

~Romans 5:8~

 

Please remember Debbie Miller and others who are in long-term care facilities.  Visits, small gifts, treats, or cards are always welcome.

Continue to remember Estelle and Bobby Raborn in your prayers.  He is a faithful care-giver.  That’s a difficult job.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon continues at physical therapy at North Oaks on Morrrison.  Her phone number is 230-1706.  Pray for Mr. Cete too.  Their 70th anniversary is three weeks away.

Speaking of anniversaries, and I usually don’t, Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell Harrell will also be married a long time this year.  They will soon celebrate seventy-six years of marriage.

 

Margarite Crawford Brooks Fontenot

March 20, 1933 – August 04, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/margarite-fontenot

 

Read the Bible – Malachi 1-2, Psalm 63, and video on Malachi.

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Sunday School at FBC, Kentwood begins at 9:15 followed by worship at 10:30.  We have a class for everyone at all services.  A nursery is available for young children during all our services on Sundays and again on Wednesday.  Our night services begin at 6:00.

 

It’s time for the new school year to begin.  Be alert to children waiting for buses, the addition traffic including buses, and school zones.

 

“Be Ye Doers of the Word”

Lyrics and music – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-qgu6dNIT0

 

There are many to pray for, visit, call, send cards to, prepare a meal or a treat for, etc. This might be a good day to do some of those things.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

If you do what is right, will you not be accepted?

But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door;

it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.”

~Genesis 4:7~

 

Ruby King of Roseland was able to go home from rehab yesterday.  Let’s pray she continues to improve.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon continues to be at North Oaks Rehab.  Please pray for her.

 

Read the Bible – Zachariah 9-14 & Psalm 62

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 19 – 20:9

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child – What a blessing to go into a store to purchase items for OCC shoeboxes and see a Sunday School member shopping for items for shoeboxes, to have messages about what someone has purchased, but will not be able to turn in until next week, or to walk into the church and find bags of items someone dropped off for us. This is a major project that takes many hands and many hearts.  I’m so thankful for all those who participate and do so over and over to help collect the many items we will need.

 

“Trusting Jesus”

 

Remember to have faith and to trust.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

Jesus said to him,“Receive your sight;

your faith has healed you.”  

Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God.

When all the people saw it, they also praised God.

~Luke 18:42-43~

 

Tish Fairburn is doing very well.  Thank God for her good reports.

Ruby King has made good progress at rehab and will be going home today.  Please continue to pray for her as she faces the challenges of being at her home.

Andy Taylor is seeing some positive results of Monday’s surgery.  Please continue to pray for him and for Betty.

Bettye Fussell and Miss Fay Shoemaker both had good days yesterday.  Thank God for days like that.  Let’s pray that today is also a good day for both of these sweet ladies.

Berryl Billiott and a serious heart blockage.  Pray for him he seeks and receives proper treatment.

 

Read the Bible – Zachariah 5-8 & Psalm 61

Study Ezekiel – Friday mornings at 10:00 at FBC

Bible Drill Class for children through 5th grade – Sundays at 6 P.M.

Bible Study – Sunday mornings for all ages at 9:45.  There are classes for all ages.  I will be happy to help anyone/families locate a class/classes.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child – Last night, someone asked me to shop for them, as I have done before.  If you would rather not do the shopping, I will be glad to do that for you.  I will also show you what I purchased and give you the receipt.

This week we are shopping for pencils and pens. The following week we will be purchasing the $1.00 calculators.  They are on sale now at some stores.   If you find them, you may want to make your purchase now.

 

Be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross,

so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness;

“by his wounds you have been healed.”

1 Peter 2:24

From K.K. Huckaby:

Well…Josiah has been in the NICU for 147 days now. Doesn’t seem like it’s been that long but then again it does. 😊 He has made some major improvements over the last week. He was taken off the vent Friday & put on CPAP! Yay!!! Also, he’s been weaned off quite a few of his medications. God is so good and we can’t praise Him enough for what He’s done so far & continues to do!!!

Brandon Toney, the son of Dale and Sandy Toney, is much better.  Thank-you for praying for him.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is still at North Oaks Rehab.  Please pray for her to regain her appetite.

 

 

Read the Bible – Zachariah 1-4, Psalm 60, and video on Zachariah

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child – This week we are collecting pencils and pens.  Next week we will be collecting the $1.00 calculators.  I’ve seen them on sale, so you may want to buy some of them while they are on sale.  Also, this weekend, shopping will be tax free, so you may want to shop ahead on our list.  Other items we will be collecting include bandanas (Dollar Tree – 2 for $1.00), hair brushes (Dollar Tree $1.00)), small flashlight, about 4-5 inches (packages of 10 at Walmart).  Buy two sets of batteries for each flashlight.  Bars of soap and washcloths will also be on our list.  I haven’t checked prices, but you be the judge for yourself.  I hope you are enjoying shopping as much as I am!

 

 

“The Light of the World is Jesus”

 

 

Tonight, I get to teach missions to boys and girls.  They bring great joy to me.  We meet at 6 P.M. if you know of someone who would like to join us.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

 Jesus turned and saw her.

“Take heart, daughter,” he said,

“your faith has healed you.”

And the woman was healed at that moment.

 

 

Mr. J.D. Smith continues to improve from shoulder surgery.  Keep him in your prayers.

Baby Lampton Dean Titus, son of Tedd and Kayla, is still in need of our prayers.

Continue to pray for Estelle Raborn, Mr. Bobby, and other family members.

The rehab facility is giving “Miss” Ruby Dillon a good workout each day.  She is working hard so she can get back home.

 

 

Read the Bible – Haggai, Psalm 59, and video on Haggai (Http://jointhebibleproject.com)

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

“Did You Think to Pray?”

 

 

That’s a good question!  Did you think to pray?  Better, yet, did I think to pray?

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

I waited patiently for the Lord,

and He turned to me

and heard my cry for help.

~Psalm 40:1 HCSB~

 

Miss Fay Shoemaker is back at home in Kentwood after a stay in the hospital in New Orleans.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Mrs. Estelle Raborn is also back at home in Kentwood.  As you pray for her, please pray for her faithful caregiver, her husband.

Pray for Andy Taylor as he has hand surgery this morning in McComb.  Pray for Betty as she also is a very faithful caregiver.

 

Read the Bible – Daniel 10-12 and Psalm 58

 

Thank-you to all who brought highlighters for Operation Christmas Child.  We will be collecting small glue sticks next Sunday.  I added a box under the stairwell steps for those who find it inconvenient to come to my classroom, but delivery to my classroom before Sunday School will still be an option.  I know we will have sufficient notebooks, but will check on other items and post their status periodically.  Each item you bring is greatly appreciated and will make some child very thankful.  Remember, the shoeboxes are an opportunity to share Jesus with the children.  Also, remember we will be collecting donations to help pay the shipping for the boxes.  The packing party will be the first Saturday of November.  Plan to be there to share the joy and excitement.

 

Friday morning Bible study will focus on Ezekiel 19 this week.

 

Start this week off right by checking on someone.  Both of you will be blessed!  It was certainly a sweet time when we share all the many names of those who are sick last night.  I trust each of you will make some visits….

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Sunday

The righteous cry out,

and the Lord hears,

and delivers them from all their troubles.

~Psalm 34:17 HCSB~

 

Jason Dean is home from the hospital and doing much better.  Let’s thank God for Jason’s improvement.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges will be moved to another facility soon, but the decision as to where has not been made yet.  Thank God for her improvement since the stroke.

Andy Taylor will be having hand surgery tomorrow in McComb.  Pray for him, his doctor, and the family.

I was going to give you “Miss” Ruby Dillon’s new room number, but I’m not real sure what the first two numbers were.  It may be 1106.  The __06 will get you to her room, which is at the back of the building.  I think our former neighbor in Roseland, Ruby King, is in the same facility, but I didn’t realize that until after we left.

 

Read the Bible – Daniel 7-9 & Psalm 57

 

Operation Christmas Child – Bring your highlighters, markers, and crayons to my Sunday School classroom before class this morning.  This next week we will be buying small glue sticks.  I have found the best price at Big Lots in Hammond, but the other stores have good prices when you purchase six or more in a package.  Happy shopping!  It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the OCC storage room.  Thanks to David and Miles for helping me organize, sort, and count items twice this week.

 

It was our pleasure to meet a missionary family in Hammond last night.  They were passing through on their way from Florida to Texas, Oklahoma, and California where they will be leaving children who will all be college freshmen in the fall.  What a joy it was to spend some time with them!  As school begins, please pray for this couple who will be working in another state during this time.  The three young people graduated with our Mallory last month in Europe.  The parents said this step was harder for them than when they were the ones leaving their families to go overseas.
May God lead you to pray for this family, those listed above, and many others I do not know about today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“If you are a follower of Christ Jesus . . .

all that matters

is your faith

that makes you love others.”

~Galatians 5:6 CEV~

 

Posted by Betty Fussell:

Just wanted to up date you on my second phase of my journey with ovarian cancer. We went to Ochsner Baptist in N.O., Thursday the 27th for my surgery. As some of you may already know, it didn’t turn out like we were expecting. Dr. Estes removed my right ovary, but could not remove my left one because of a tumor that was attached on my left ovary to my colon & that would have led to lots of complications. So now after I get over the surgery, I will have another phase of chemo to go through !! The first chemo did good, but did not completely take care of all the cancer cells….. we are heartbroken, but I know God will get me through this devastating journey one more time!! I appreciate all of your prayers that you have sent my way that have meant so much to me, so I am asking you for your continued prayers through these next few months!! Love each one of you ! God Bless!! ❤️ 7-28-17

 

Posted by Linda Bridges:

I am in need of my prayer warriors!
Ms. Evelyn Bridges suffered a stroke on Friday the 14 th! The Tulane doctors removed a blood clot from her brain and she stayed in ICU for 4 days! She is currently in Hammond at United Medical Rehab!
We do not know what the future has in store however she is alert and in a happy place in her mind! She has to have moderate to maximum assistance with all everyday activities! We are just praying that this will get better with time! Thanking you in advance for your prayers!
Sorry haven’t posted before now!
But until you deal with something like this ( and I pray you never do)
You can’t understand the life changes and everything that goes along with it!
Love to all!

 

Posted by the family of Rod Smith of Laurel, MS:

On April 24, 2017 at approximately 3:30 in the morning, Rod had a rare stroke originating near his brain stem. Although most strokes affect either the left or right side of the body, this one affected both. He has paralysis on the left side of his face, affecting his speech and vision. He is unable to close his left eye which must remain covered with a patch. The patch, accompanied by double vision, makes it difficult for him to see and affects his depth perception. The muscles in his throat used for swallowing are paralyzed as well and he can’t swallow at all. He receives all medications and five daily feedings through a tube in his stomach.  Due to partial paralysis on the right side of his body he can no longer walk without aggressive aid.

Overnight, his life and that of his wife and family changed dramatically. Before the stroke, he was leading an active life. Running his bee hives, supporting his family, and aggressively working in his ministry as he has done most of his life. He has a long road to recovery ahead but he is dedicated to persevere with the help of God’s grace!

NEWS FLASH:

Hallelujah!!! The bathroom is completed thanks to each & everyone of you that have blessed Rod to be able to bathe daily! You can’t imagine how much this one project has helped him. We love & thank you so very much!
Vivian & Rod

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon was moved to rehab yesterday early yesterday afternoon.  She’s at North Oaks Rehab which is on Morrison (Old West Park Hospital).  Visitation is from 4-8 P.M.

 

Please continue to pray for Bobby Forbes of Roseland.  He recently had heart surgery, but now seems to have other medical problems.

 

I know you will want to spend some time in prayer for all these people.  Your prayers will be meaningful to their lives.

 

Read the Bible – Daniel 4-6 & Psalm 56

 

 

“Saved, Saved!”

 

 

Have a wonderful weekend.

Anna Lee

Friday

“If you are a follower of Christ Jesus . . .

all that matters is your faith

that makes you love others.”

 ~Galatians 5:6 CEV~

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon continues to improve at North Oaks.  She appreciates your prayers.

Mrs. Estelle Raborn will be released from the Lake and coming home today.  Please continue to pray.

Jason Dean is hospitalized with colitis.  Pray for his improvement.

Gabe Humphrey, grandson of Sylvester and Shirley Humphrey, is having some health issues.  Please pray for the proper treatment for him.

Miss Fay Shoemaker‘s release from the hospital has been delay one day.  Please continue to pray for her.

Ruth Cutrer of Osyka had a heart ablation for her a-fib yesterday.  Pray it holds.

 

Read the Bible – Daniel 1-2, Psalm 55, and video on Daniel (http://jointhebibleproject.com)

Today’s Bible Study at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 18

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

We’re looking forward to sorting and counting the highlighters, markers, and crayons that will be turned in at FBC, Kentwood Sunday morning.  I get so exited thinking of all the boys and girls who will be blessed by the items we are packing in shoeboxes this year.  Operation Christmas Child is in full swing!

 

“The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”

 

Prayer is important to me.  I hope it is to you too.

Anna Lee