- Chinero H. Fowler told me last night that her dad, Paul Harrison, has been moved to the nursing home in Franklinton for therapy. Pray for him in this step to recovery.
- Pray for Mr. James Miller as he begins another week, four days, of injections tomorrow. Pray for safe travels for all who are driving and riding this week.
- Twenty-five youth and adults from New Zion and East Fork will be traveling to Spring Hill, La, near the Arkansas state line, where they will be cleaning out a house that has been given to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. Pray for safe travels, much work accomplished, and a wonderful experience for all. They will be pulling out of Kentwood at 4:30 in the morning for the three day trip. They request your prayers.
Sunday
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
~2 Corinthians 9:15~
Johnny Belgard continues to improve. He may be moved from ICU to a regular room today.
Resa DeLee had received a good report on her cancer problems.
Read the Bible in 2015 – 3 John
Scripture Writing – Luke 1 35-38
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Philippines – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4
Churches – FGC,K
“Majesty of Heaven” – If you missed the cantata at FBC,K last night, you may want to see/hear them tonight at 6:00 unless you already have other plans.
Pine Ridge United Methodist Church
A breakfast buffet is served at 8:00 this morning. Donations will be given to the Methodist Children’s Home.
New Zion Baptist Church
Christmas dinner will follow the worship service. Christmas caroling at the nursing home will be done tonight.
Roseland Baptist Church
Byrum Humphrey, the pastor, received a degree from NOBTS this week.
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Light and Shadow” – http://odb.org/2013/12/21/light-and-shadow/
- The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. ~Isaiah 9:2~
- “It Came upon a Midnight Clear”
- Lyrics – http://www.41051.com/xmaslyrics/midnight.html
- History – http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-it-came-upon-a-midnight-clear
- Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwBajJ3ZFVo Very pretty!
Have a great Lord’s Day! God gave so much when He gave his only Son. We need to be better givers.
Anna Lee
Saturday Addition
I forgot to include this earlier. I thing it goes perfectly with the way I ended the first post – giving to/for others.
Saturday
To us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
~Isaiah 9:6~
Today is the day to visit the Estay family and celebrate Claire Estay who has already gone to heaven. You can visit Landon, Alicia, and other family members from 2-4 P.M. today at FBC, Kentwood.
Tonight, and tomorrow night, at 6 P.M., you can return to the church for “Majesty of Christmas” as presented by the combined choirs of FBC and EFBC.
Read the Bible in 2015: Acts 25-26
Scripture Writing: Luke 1: 30-34
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “God with Us” – http://odb.org/2013/12/23/god-with-us/
- Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, “God with us.” ~Matthew 1:23~
- “Joy to the World”
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Mexico – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4
Reminder – Tomorrow morning at 8:00, you can be a part of something important. Pine Ridge does a monthly breakfast. Donations go to help with a need the ladies select. This month, the Methodist Children’s Home will receive our donations. Come enjoy a full breakfast bar, meet some new friends, and support a need for children.
Christmas is a time of giving. God did that first by giving his only Son for us. This year, focus more on giving. You can never give more than He did. The more you give, the more you will be blessed.
Anna Lee
Friday Obituary
Patricia Simmons Peterson
Born: April 20, 1939
Died: December 17, 2015
A resident of Tylertown, MS, died at 11 AM on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Golden Living Nursing Home in Tylertown. She was born April 20, 1939 in Chesbrough and was 76 years of age. She was an educator in Tangipahoa Parish where she touched many children’s lives for over 38 years. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church in Amite where she sang in the choir. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Peterson Denig and husband, Jeff; son, John Peterson and wife, Dawn; grandchildren, John Ryan Denig, Garrett Peterson and Sydney Stogner and brother, Gerald Simmons. Preceded in death by her parents, Hulon and Myrtis Simmons and her son, Dwain Peterson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 PM until 9 PM on Sunday and at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 9 AM until Religious Services at 10 AM on Monday, December 21, 2015. Interment Bankston Cemetery, Chesbrough. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Friday
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government
will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God,
Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.
~Isaiah 9:6~
Robert Ricks from Arcola is at M.D. Anderson for a checkup. Join us in praying for a good report again this year.
Brenda Chadwick from the Friendship community has broken a leg in two places. Pray for her as she dealing with moving around over the next couple months. Pray her healing goes well.
Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have their monthly breakfast a week early. It will be Sunday, the 20th, at 8:00. Your donation will go to the Methodist Children’s Home. We have been attending for a couple years. The food and fellowship are always wonderful! I know I speak for them when I say you are welcome to come join them.
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible in 2015 – Revelations 12-17
Scripture Writing – Luke 1:46-50
Third Thursday at the Cabin – We were blessed with another wonderful night. Toni Havlin came, even though she now lives in the Bogalusa area. A friend and neighbor, Sylvia, came for the first time. The music was outstanding! So was the food and fellowship! David led in a sweet, thought-provoking devotional. It’s my favorite night of the month, every month!
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Lesotho” – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “The Stones Cry Out” – http://odb.org/2014/12/08/stones-cry-out/ – His story WILL be told!
- I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out. ~Luke 19:40~
- “Go, Tell it on the Mountain”
What is Christmas without Jesus? Only another day to buy, sell, and eat! Another self-centered day on planet earth!
Jesus is the reason for the season!
Pray, Give, Send, Go!
Anna Lee
Opportunities
- This morning – Bible Study of “John” at 10:00 at FBC,K
- Saturday and Sunday at 6 P.M. – “Majesty of Christmas”, combined choirs of FBC,K and EFBC plus an orchestra.
- Sunday morning at 8 A.M. – Breakfast buffet at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church to benefit the children of the Methodist Children’s Home
Thursday 2nd Addition
Johnny Belgard – Liver transplant – Keep praying. Johnny is at Ochsner in New Orleans.
The last report I got on Johnny which was yesterday evening is that everything is proceeding as expected with a liver transplant. Doctors are removing lines as they can. He is breathing on his own and things are going well at this time.
Janet A. Hammons
Shelton Day is doing much better and is now back at home. Thanks for praying for him.
Thursday Addition
Saturday, from 2-3 P.M., you will have the opportunity to speak to Landon and Alisha Estay and their extended families at FBC,Kentwood. Their baby daughter was buried in the Houston area, but this is our opportunity to speak with them concerning the great loss in their family.
Thursday
“For God loved the world in this way:
He gave His One and Only Son,
so that everyone who believes in Him
will not perish but have eternal life.”
~John 3:16, HCSB~
Elaine Tolar Doucette got a fantastic lab report. She does not have cancer.
Mrs. Tullie Dean is now at Hood Memorial for rehab. Keep her in your prayers.
Please add Mr. James Allen to your prayer list.
Pray for all those who are or will be traveling for the holidays.
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 5-6
Scripture Writing – Luke 1:26-29
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “A Special Birth” – http://odb.org/2014/12/14/a-special-birth/
- Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. ~Isaiah 7:14~
- “It Came upon the Midnight Clear”
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Pray, Give, Send, Go!
Opportunities this Week
- Third Thursday at the Cabin – tonight at 6:30
- Friday morning Bible study of “John” – 10 A.M. in the fellowship hall
- Saturday and Sunday – Cantata at FBC, K at 6 P.M. w/ Reception Sunday night
Have a blessed day! Be a blessing to others! Jesus is the reason….
Anna Lee
Wednesday Addition
Update of James Miller
Mr. James received blood for the 14th time yesterday. He was feeling much better after that. Plans are being made for a blood drive for him. I’ll give you that information when the plans are finalized.
Update on Johnny Belgard
Update on Johnny: Surgery went well; it was tough because of infection and inflammation but liver is working well. The surgeon said the liver was a good one. Recovery went well. Susan got to see him this morning and he was very happy to see her. He can’t talk because of tube in throat but he is alert and doing well. He has a long road to recovery (according to surgeon) but prognosis is good. Continue praying.
Janet A. Hammons (The Belgards are Jan’s neighbors.)
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