Sunday

“O Lord, you are a great and awesome God!

You always fulfill your covenant

and keep your promises of unfailing love

to those who love you and obey your commands.”

~Daniel 9:4b NLT~

Read the Bible – Galatians 5-6 & Psalm 7

Operation Christmas Child “Shoebox” Drop-Off Week begins tomorrow

Monday, FBC, Kentwood will be open from 10-12 to receive your shoeboxes.

Monday – 10-12
Tuesday – 1-4
Wednesday – 4-6
Thursday – 10-12
Friday – 4-6
Saturday – 9-12
Sunday – 2-4
Monday 8-10

If you send your postage money online, you can register for tracking of your shoeboxes. I think that may be an option some of you will want to do this year.

Lord’s Day – I hope you will spend time in studying God’s Word today. If you don’t have a church home, I invite you to come to FBC, Kentwood. We have a number of different classes Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, and on Wednesday evenings. I’m sure you can find one that “fits” you just right.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – We will be meeting at our cabin at 6:30. If you have any questions, please contact me.

There have been many deaths, illnesses, surgeries, and hospitalizations in our area lately. Try to find a way to minister to these families.

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

For the grace of God has appeared

that offers salvation to all people.

~Titus 2:11~

We saw Beth Brabham Thursday. She had problems last weekend and had to return to the doctor to Monday. This added several more weeks to her recovery. Pray for her to feel better soon.

We saw the Harrells yesterday. Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell both look good and seemed to enjoy our visit. We certainly did enjoy seeing them.

Mrs. Anne Hurst is better and is able to get out and about again.

Phil Connelly is recovering and is back at work in a limited way.

Mrs. Mildred Birch is wearing a back brace. This seems like all the doctors can do for her. The back problem and brace are not slowing her down very much. Pray for this lady as she “keeps on keeping on”!

Read the Bible – Galatians 3-4 & Psalm 6.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-off Week begins Monday. FBC, Kentwood is a drop-off location again this year. Monday, our hours will be 10:00 – 12:00. Sue Connelly is my co-coordinator. One, if not both, of us will be present each day. Volunteers are needed to help pack the big boxes. If you have not already done so, please sign up to help. The sign-up list is on the table under the balcony stairwell.

Ladies and girls, be sure your calendar is marked for the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea which will be at FBC, Kentwood. It will begin at 2 P.M. We will serve Lottie Moon tea cakes, tea of various flavors, lots of finger foods, and lemonade. The tables in the fellowship hall will be decorated by ladies from various churches in the association. Children from different churches will sing. Both girls and teens will be serving us. Rachel Robbins, a former missionary, will be our guest speaker. You don’t want to miss this special event!

Stamped Christmas cards can be turned in at the Tea. The cards will be given to the inmates at both St. Helena and Tangipahoa jails. Be sure you purchase religious cards to help share the Good-News to the inmates and their families.

Third Thursday at the Cabin will be next week. We meet at 6:30. Ya’ll come!

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Tell someone about Jesus!

Anna Lee

Friday

But from there,

you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him

when you seek Him with all your heart

and all your soul.

~Deuteronomy 4:29 HCSB~

Mrs. Juanita Pritchett has a pacemaker and is back at home. I forgot to share this update from Chester earlier, but it is never too late to thank God.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon seems to have had a “bug” for a couple days, but is over it and feeling better. Pray for her to continue to gain her strength.

Friday Morning Bible Study

10 A.M. Today
Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood
Ezekiel 30

Third Thursday at the Cabin

6:30 at our place
Thursday, Nov. 16
Come enjoy the evening with us.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-off

FBC, Kentwood
November 13-20
Times will vary.
- M – 10-12
- T – 1-4
- W – 4-6
- Th – 10-12
- F – 4-6
- S – 9-12
- S — 2-4
- M – 8-10

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

November 28th
The Cafe
11 A.M.

Lottie Moon Christmas Tea

Sunday, Dec. 3
2 P.M.
FBC, Kentwood Fellowship Hall
Tables will be decorated by ladies from various churches.
Missionary Speaker – Rachel Bailey Robbins
Ladies 3-103
Two Rivers WMU

The Friday Morning Bible Study will NOT meet the morning after Thanksgiving.

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Read the Bible Today = Galatians 1-2, Psalm 5, and video on Galatians (http://bibleproject.com)

Show your concern for others through prayer and actions today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.

The Lord be with all of you

~2 Thessalonians 3:16~

Gabriel Estay had knee surgery yesterday in Baton Rouge. All went well. Pray for him during the long recovery period.

As the weather begins to turn a little cooler, please take the time to assess the needs of people you may know to keep warm this winter. Who needs a warmer jacket, gloves, firewood, propane, etc,?

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 11-13 & Psalm 4

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Reminder – FBC,Kentwood will be a drop-off location for “shoeboxes” filled with hygiene items, toys, school supplies, etc. We will begin Monday morning at 10 A.M. The schedule will vary from day to day, so be sure to check out the schedule before you come.

The Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin will be one week from tonight. I hope to see many of you at 6:30 that night.

Mark your calendar for the Lottie Moon Tea which will be at 2 P.M. on Sunday, December 3rd at FBC, Kentwood. Out guest speaker will be Rachel Robbins who served in the Czech Republic. She grew up in the Hammond area and is back in this vicinity. All ladies from three to 103 are invited to join us.

God loves you more than you will ever be able to comprehend!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

I have a request for special prayers for someone. That is all I can share now. Please pray.

James Kenneth Allen

December 13, 1935 – November 08, 2017

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond. He was born December 13, 1935 in Kentwood and was 81 years of age. He had a full and long life and enjoyed every day of it. He was co-owner and operator of Kentwood Farm Center. Also, he was a City Councilman and Alderman for the Town of Kentwood for many years. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Lee Allen; 2 sons, David Young Allen and James Allen, Jr.; 6 grandchildren, Eli Allen and wife, Marla, Savana Allen, Jordan Allen, Stephen Allen, Katie Allen, and Landon Allen; brother, Keith Allen; sister, Dorothy Gill and husband, Billy; and sister in law, Rosalie Wheeler. Preceded in death by his parents, J. Y. and Mamie Allen. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Also, Mrs. Ruth Lea Robinson of Gonzales passed away this morning. Our daughter-in-law, Becki, is a granddaughter. “Mimi” was a very special lady and had numerous Kentwood Lea relatives. A memorial service will be Sunday, November 19th in Gonzales. Becki’s dad was especially close to her. No obituary is available at this time.

Wednesday

6 Humble yourselves, therefore,

under God’s mighty hand,

that he may lift you up in due time.

7 Cast all your anxiety on him

because he cares for you.

8 Be alert and of sober mind.

Your enemy the devil prowls around

like a roaring lion

looking for someone to devour.

~1 Peter 5:6-8~

Jeanne Bond Tate has a request for her brother-in-law.

Tonight I’m writing to ask prayer for a person that many of you know, love and respect. My sister Denise asked me to ask you all to pray for her husband, Clark Wilson. It seems the chemo isn’t working and the possibility of bone marrow transplant is out. The cancer has also spread. He has been and is still in a lot of pain. I know the thing they would want more than anything is prayer… fervent prayer. For those of you who don’t know them, Clark and Denise have 9 children, and a son and daughter in-law, with another son engaged. And their first sweet grandbaby on the way. ❤ Please pray specifically that God will give peace, wisdom, healing and provision through all of this. It feels surreal and even scary at times, but it should drive us to pray more fervently for them. Thank you all. Please tag any friends who you know would pray in the comments to get more prayers going up for Clark and his family. And please give this a like and a comment or even a share, so more people will see it. Thank you all and God bless you for caring and praying. We will continue to trust God.

Gladys Montez Kliesch

March 14, 1944 – November 06, 2017

Gladys Montez Jackson Kliesch, 73, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away November 6, 2017 at her residence.

Visitation will be Friday, November 10, 2017 from 9 AM until services at 11 AM at the East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA. Rev. Gibbie McMillan and Rev. Ernest Graham will officiate and burial will be in Osyka Cemetery.

Gladys was born March 14, 1944 in Winston County, MS to the late, Joe Howard and Minnie Lawson Reed.

She was a Member of East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood and retired as an LPN for the Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb after 34 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and enjoyed reading her bible. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Joseph Howard Jackson and Charles Aaron Jackson and one brother, Joe Ed Reed.

She is survived by her husband, Ivan Dwight Kliesch, one son, Frank Anthony Jackson (Elizabeth Cadell), three brothers, David Reed, Gerald Reed and Joel Reed; one sister, Juanita Reed, one granddaughter, Cora Lee Jackson, close family friend, Keith Kliesch with numerous nieces and nephews.

Renovations to the SLU BCM – http://baptistmessage.com/ulm-slu-bcms-push-hard-complete-facilities/

I think there are several Baptist Press articles you may be interested in today. http://bpnews.net

Read the Bible today – 2 Corinthians 9-10 & Psalm 3

Tonight – Missions class for children at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M.

Even though things are going well in our lives today, let’s not forget those who are having a rough day. Let’s try to do something special to help them know we care about them and their difficulties.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

We give thanks to You, God;

we give thanks to You,

for Your name is near.

People tell about Your wonderful works.

~Psalm 75:1 HCSB~

James Allen and his family would appreciate your prayers.

I’m thrilled to tell you what a wonderful “World Day of Prayer” we had yesterday. Cora Morris told me that several people told her that is was the best one ever! We’ll have another one next year. As added excitement, we made some plans for the Lottie Moon Christmas Tea. Children from various area churches will be singing Christmas songs. Our guest speaker will be Mrs. Rachel Robins, a former missionary with the IMB. I’m sure you don’t want to miss that either. It will be December 3rd at 2 P.M. at Kentwood. Call me if you have questions.

Call me or call FBC, Kentwood if you have any questions about when we will be receiving “shoeboxes” next week.

Read the Bible – II Corinthians 7-8 & Psalm 2.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall.

Life is full of opportunities to honor, bless, and serve others. Don’t miss these opportunities to be richly blessed!

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

I found the obituary for Bro. Don’s sister.

Barbara Jean Bassett Hull

DIED: November 4, 2017
LOCATION: Denham Springs, Louisiana

Barbara Jean Bassett Hull, 69, of Denham Springs, LA passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Barbara was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Monday, Nov. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., officiated by Rev. Tony Hand. Burial will follow at Amite Baptist Cemetery, Denham Springs. She is survived by her husband, James “Jimmy” Hull; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Allison Hull; grandchildren, Sawyer and Sutton Hull; sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Bud Loper; brothers and sisters-in-law, Royce and Diane Bassett, Eddie and Linda Bassett, Don and Donna Bassett, Robert Bassett, Randy and Susie Bassett, and Steve and Edna Bassett; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her son, James Darrin Hull; and parents, Cliff and Helen Bassett.

Monday – Second Addition

At the WMU meeting this morning I learned Mrs. Juanita Pritchett is in North Oaks. Please put her back on your prayer list.

Wilma Bridges Chand

May 26, 1931 – November 05, 2017

A resident of Meridian, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. She was born May 26, 1931 in Kentwood and was 86 years of age. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was well loved by her family and New Zion Church family. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Berwick and husband, Vernon; son, Eric Chand, M.D. and wife Cheryl; daughter, Sheila Van der Laak and husband, Herman; son in law, Kelly Rambo; 9 grandchildren, Adam, Summer, Jordana, Shawn, Travis, Matthew, David, Al and Jessica; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Bonnie B. McMillan and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry Chand; daughter, Pamela Chand Rambo; and her siblings, J. S. Bridges, Will T. Bridges, C.J. Bridges, Mamie Allen, Elaine Pittman, Minnie Pittman, Rucee Crowell, Jack Bridges, Murphy Bridges, Inez Tate and Charles Bridges, Mattie Bridges Lambert. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Rev. Don Bassett’s sister had surgery Friday and passed away Saturday. Her wake is tonight with the service tomorrow. Bro. Don is pastor at Roseland. Please pray for the family.

Monday Addition

Clinton Thomas King “King”

May 15, 1949 – November 03, 2017

Clinton Thomas King “King”, of Amite, LA passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born on May 15, 1949 in Carthage, Mississippi to Carl and Sarrah King. King enjoyed life and loved hunting, fishing, running rabbit dogs, antiquing, junking as he would say, crabbing, playing cards and telling a good joke, but more than anything, he loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. As always he never said goodbye, he would always just say “Love”.

King is survived by the loving wife of 29 years, Linda Ann, his sons Austin King and his wife Ginger, CJ King and his wife Courtney and Cody King, his daughter, Sarah Ann “Girlie” King, his grandchildren, Addison, Aidyn, Brentlea and Mattie Ann King, his brother, Talmadge “Sonny” King and his wife Sue, his sister Elizabeth Cormier and also many nieces, nephews and close friends.

King was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Sarrah King and bother in law Norman Cormier.

A Visitation for King will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017 from 10:00am – 12:00pm at Friendship Baptist Church in Amite. A Funeral Service Celebrating King’s Life will immediately follow visitation at 12:00pm at the church. Interment will follow at the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Amite.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cross Memorial Funeral Home in Amite.

King’s guestbook can be viewed at http://www.crossmemorialfuneralhome.com