Thursday

Wash and make yourselves clean.

Take your evil deeds out of my sight;

stop doing wrong.

Learn to do right;

seek justice.

Defend the oppressed.

Take up the cause of the fatherless;

plead the case of the widow.

 ~Isaiah 1:16-17 (NIV)~

 

 

Margaret Oliver is  doing well.  Please continue to pray for her improvement.

Carl Wayne Stevens was moved from ICU to a step-down unit.  Pray for him as he continues to recovery from heart valve surgery.

Jeana Lee-Newton was taken to wound care and from there to Ochsner in New Orleans.  She is being treated for infection and pneumonia.  Please pray for Jeana and her family.

Leon Givens, Jr.

April 19, 1937 – January 02, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4058342&fh_id=10545

Bonnie Crawford
(July 30, 1931 – January 4, 2017)

http://www.jonesfamilyfuneralservices.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=4058336&fh_id=12269

 

 

What man among you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”

~Matthew 7:9-11 HCSB~

“Give of Your Best to the Master”

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – According to the weather reports, I think we will be able to have our Bible study Friday morning before the bad weather gets here.  See you at 10:00.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Bible Reading Plan for 2017 – Genesis 16-18 and Psalm 5

 

Looking ahead, there will be an associational WMU meeting at East Fork Baptist Church on Monday, January 16th at 10 A.M.  We will honor WMU members who moved to heaven during 2016.  Our meeting will be followed by a covered dish meal.

 

Last night in missions class, the children talked about  how to be a blessing to others.  That’s something for all of us to ponder today.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved,

but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”

~Mark 16:16, HCSB~

 

Monday, I shared with you about John Wheat, Ora Lee Wilson’s brother.  This will give you a little more information.

http://www.wafb.com/story/34175470/wife-racing-against-time-to-get-flooded-home-fixed-for-husband-diagnosed-with-cancer

Please continue to pray for Carl Wayne Stevens and his family.

 

“Yours, LORD, is the greatness

and the power

and the glory

and the splendor

and the majesty,

for everything in the heavens and on earth belongs to You.

Yours, LORD, is the kingdom,

and You are exalted as head over all.”

~1 Chronicles 29:11 HCSB~

“What if it were Today?”

 

Daily Bible Reading

 

FBC, Kentwood – All groups will meet in the sanctuary at 6 P.M. beginning tonight and continue for each Wednesday and each Sunday.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

God provides opportunities daily.  What we do with the opportunities is up to us.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday Update and Addition

Carl Wayne Stevens‘ heart valve surgery went well this morning.  His son, Rusty, called “Miss” Ruby the good news.  Carl Wayne will be in ICU overnight.  Let’s pray for more good reports.

Shirley Primes, mother of Chris and Dawson Primes, will be facing some challenges in the near future.  Pray for her and for her family as they all do this together.

Tuesday

“See, I will create new heavens and a new earth.

The former things will not be remembered,

nor will they come to mind.

~Isaiah 65:17~

 

I know we are all thankful the storm damage was not any worse yesterday.  Did we take time to thank God?

Robert Callihan has had some panic issues since his surgery.  Let’s pray for him.

Jerry Lindsay is home from the hospital where he had back surgery.   Pray for a good recovery.

 

Bible Reading for Tuesday – Genesis 8-11 + Psalm 3

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com – “Ten Major Trends for Churches in 2017” and other thoughts

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

 

“Let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes” 

Ephesians 4:23 NLT, 2nd ed.

“Holy Spirit, Breathe on Me”

 

Today is a good day to put on work clothes and help a neighbor, a friend, or even a stranger.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Throw off your old sinful nature

and your former way of life,

which is corrupted by lust and deception.”

~(Ephesians 4:22 NLT, 2nd ed.)~

 

 

Ora Lee Wilson’s brother, John Wheat, was just diagnosed with brain cancer which has already spread throughout his body.  He is at OLOL in Baton Rouge.  As you pray for him, pray for his wife and other family members.

Kenneth Birch continues to realize the last surgery was helpful.  He was able to go to church yesterday.  Thank God for the improvement Kenneth has received.

 

Bible Reading Plan 

1/2/17 – Genesis 4-7 & Psalm 2

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“God be gracious to us and bless us,

And cause His face to shine upon us,

That Your way may be known on the earth,

Your salvation among all nations.”

~Psalm 67:1-2, ESV~

“Take the Name of Jesus with You”

 

There will be a change at church Wednesday.  We will ALL meet in the sanctuary at 6 P.M. for the first fifteen minutes before going to our individual meeting locations.

Anna Lee

Sunday, 1-1-17

And we know that in all things

God works for the good of those who love him,

who have been called according to his purpose.

~Romans 8:28~

 

Keep Mrs. Margaret Oliver in your prayers as she recovers from Friday’s surgery.

Pray for Carl Wayne Stevens and his family as he prepares for a heart valve replacement Tuesday.

 

Wayne Bailey, Pastor of FBC, Covington – http://waylonbailey.com/2016/12/31/happy-new-year/

Thom S. Rainey, CEO and President of Lifeway – thomrainey.com

 

Join the Bible Project – JointheBibleProject.com – Sign up to get a daily email about reading the Bible and watching some videos.  You can also pick up a copy of the Bible reading plan for one year on card stock, so it will hold up to daily use for one year.  These are available at FBC, Kentwood.

Today – Genesis 1-3, Psalm 1, and Video, Genesis 1-11 

https://thebibleproject.com/product/genesis-1-11-video/

I think you will love the animated cartoon story of these eleven chapters as you see the drawings appear before your eyes!  It is an amazing video.

Today is a good day to mark some dates on your calendar.

  • Associational WMU, Memorial Service – Jan. 16th at East Fork at 10 A.M.
  • Third Thursdays – We meet every month at 6:30 at the cabin.

 

“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God — truly righteous and holy. So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body” (Ephesians 4:21-25 NLT, second edition)

“Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go”

 

Take the challenge, “Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go”, in 2017.  You can also include whatever He says , I’ll do.

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

Great peace have those who love your law,

and nothing can make them stumble.

~Psalm 119:165~

 

I did not hear a report following Margaret Oliver’s surgery yesterday.  Let’s pray she is doing well and will continue to do so.

 

Scripture Writing – Write the verse/verses of your choice today.

(Tomorrow we will begin a new plan for daily Bible readings.)

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

    “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

~Psalm 23:6b~

“Surely Goodness and Mercy”

 

Do something out of your usual daily pattern of life today.

Anna Lee

Friday

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~

 

 

Jerry Lindsay had back surgery yesterday.  The procedure went well.  The recovery will be long.  Keep him and his caregivers in your prayers.

Larry Hendry had rotator cuff surgery yesterday.  Keep him in your prayers as he recovers.

Sandy Wilcox Toney,  a high-school classmate and friend, is sick again.  Please pray for Sandy.  He husband. Doug Toney, has been on our prayer list for a long time, but now is much better.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child has send word that some of our shoeboxes were sent to the Philippines.  That interesting to know.

 

Scripture Writing – Titus 3:3-7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.

In this world you will have trouble.

But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

~ John 16:33 (NIV) ~

“All the Thrills My Soul is Jesus”

 

Friday Morning Bible Study at 10:00 today!

 

Have a wonderful day by being a blessing to someone!

Anna Lee