Monday

“The King will reply,

‘I tell you the truth,

whatever you did

for one of the least of these

brothers of mine,

you did for me.’

~Matthew 25:40~

During the holiday season, most of us will be doing special things for others.  Doing and giving is wonderful and one of the lessons that God wants us to learn early and do for many years.  I’m thankful when I hear of all those who are being blessed by our gifts of food, time, transportation, etc.  I hope this will continue all year long for all of us.

 

Mr. James Miller will be going to his doctor today for an update.  Pray for Mr. James and “Miss” Mary as they travel today and as they hear the report.  As you pray for them, don’t forget to pray for her son-in-law who is having a heart procedure this morning in Jackson.

Arie Annabelle Beulah Varnado Jennings of the East Fork community in Kentwood, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence on December 5, 2015.

She was born November 30, 1928 in Kentwood, LA. She was the daughter of John W. and Alma Dykes Varnado.

She was retired from the State of Louisiana where she worked for 38 1/2 years at the I-55 weigh station. She was a member of East Fork Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wallace Preston Jennings Sr.; two brothers and four sisters.

Survived by her children Mildred and Elder Douglas Graham, John and Shelia Jennings, Wallace Jr. and Veronica Jennings, Elsie and Tim Sharkey, and special friend Sam Agnello, grandchildren Harry and Darlene, Darrin and Bridget, Preston Sr. and Pam Graham, Joseph and Yolanda, and Christopher Jennings, Natalie and Dan’l Sr. Johnson, Sarah and John Campbell, Michael and Jaime Jennings, Laura and Maverick Guidry, Danny and Kylie Sharkey, Jessica and Daniel Venable, Taylor and Haileigh Sharkey, and step-grandchildren Tommy and Scott Thornhill, Billy and Sarah, Alan and Summer and Christopher Reeves; great- grandchildren Rebekah and Chris Burkes, Esther and Nathan Davis, Aaron Graham, Caleb and Kelsie, Jesse and Shelby Graham, Brittany Graham and Cody Coniglio, Precious and Presley and Preston Jr. Graham, Tyler and Corbin Jennings, Dan’l Jr, Skye, Charlotte, Summer, and Duke Johnson, Lucy Jennings, Rilee and Allee Sharkey, Lakelynn, Preston, Annabelle, and Peyton Venable; step-great-grandchildren Cody and Ava Thornhill, Brittany, Bailey, Alana, and LeeAnn Reeves, Kayla and Trent Seabrook, Abbie Jones; great-great-grandchildren, Elijah, Peyton, and Chase Graham, and was anticipating the arrival of great granddaughter, Jade, and a great- great –granddaughter, Aubrey Kate. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Harry Graham, Jr., Darrin Graham, Preston Graham, Joseph Jennings, Christopher Jennings, Michael Jennings and Danny Sharkey. Honorary pallbearers will be Preston Graham, Jr., Dan’l Johnson, Duke Johnson, Tyler Jennings, Corbin Jennings, Caleb Graham, Jesse Graham, Aaron Graham, Rilee Sharkey, Preston Venable and Peyton Venable.

Visitation is Monday at East Fork Baptist Church on 17280 Hwy. 1054 from 5PM until 9PM and continues Tuesday from 10AM until services at 11AM with Elder Douglas Graham, Elder Doyle Ball, Dr. Danny Smith and Bro. Gibbie McMillan Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS.

Share condolences at catchingsfuneralhome.com

Joey Feek

Joey’s faith is glowing!  Read why she said she would go through this cancer ordeal again.

http://www.godvine.com/read/she-s-fighting-for-her-life-and-says-it-s-all-worth-it-because-of-this–1140.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fbpage&utm_campaign=gvupdate

 

All the area churches are having holiday programs, caroling, meals, and other activities.  I hope you will spend as much and more time in celebrating the birth of Jesus and doing for others as you do shopping for gift for people who already have more than they need.

 

Read the Bible in 2015

Scripture Writing

 

Food for Families 

David and I made the food delivery yesterday afternoon.  Once again, the food was greatly appreciated.  Thanks to the ladies who contributed frozen food this month.

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Beginning the book of John with the introduction to the book
  • Please feel free to join us at 10 A.M.

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 8

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Show your Christian Christmas spirit today!

Anna Lee

Sunday and Sunday Night

I apologize for my post not publishing this morning.  I saw it “unpublished” and few minutes ago, but when I tried to publish it, it disappeared.  Jason checked for it and cannot find it either.  I’ll try to add some highlights and add a request from Mrs. Mary Miller and a new obituary tonight.

 

Mrs. Flo Hatcher has been enjoying her company.  She has good caregivers, including her daughter, Julee.

Linda Blount Johnson lives in Arcola.  She is having a pain in her hip and trouble walking.  She would like you to pray for her.

Landon Estay wrote this about his baby daughter.

Claire Isabella Estay was delivered stillborn at 12:47 AM this morning. She is beautiful with a head full of hair.

On behalf of me and my family, I want to thank each and every one of you who have reached out to us. I haven’t responded to most of you, but each message is appreciated and makes us feel loved.

Memorial arrangements will be announced once finalized. We will have one in Texas and one in Louisiana. Again, thank you all for your love and caring.

Jane Carlous Alford

Born: December 03, 1941
Died: December 04, 2015

        http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3512990

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Mrs. Mary Miller requests prayer for her son-in-law, Jack McCarte (53), who will be having heart surgery at St. Dominic’s in Jackson, MS early tomorrow morning.  Hopefully, a stent is all that will be needed because previous health issues will make open-heart more of a risk.  Please pray for Jack and all involved in the surgery.
Jesse Raymond Durnin

Born: March 31, 1949
Died: December 06, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3513424&fh_id=10545

Saturday

The LORD said to Job:  

“Will the one who contends with the Almighty

correct him?

Let him who accuses God answer him!”

~Job 40:1-2~

Elaine Tolar Doucette was able to leave the hospital yesterday.  Pray for her as she recovers from surgery and waits for the lab report.

Pray for the Estay family.  Landon and Alisha were expecting the delivery of their second daughter and third child, but Claire Isabella gained her angel wings before she was born.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 21-22

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40:1-5

Reminder – Please don’t forget to bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School.  The food will be shared with a family Sunday afternoon.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Joey and Rory Feek

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

As we prepare to celebrate another holiday season, let us never forget those who are alone, sick, grieving, away from home, etc.

Anna Lee

The LORD said to Job:  

“Will the one who contends with the Almighty

correct him?

Let him who accuses God answer him!”

~Job 40:1-2~

Elaine Tolar Doucette was able to leave the hospital yesterday.  Pray for her as she recovers from surgery and waits for the lab report.

Pray for the Estay family.  Landon and Alisha were expecting the delivery of their second daughter and third child, but Claire Isabella gained her angel wings before she was born.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 21-22

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40:1-5

Reminder – Please don’t forget to bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School.  The food will be shared with a family Sunday afternoon.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Joey and Rory Feek

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

As we prepare to celebrate another holiday season, let us never forget those who are alone, sick, grieving, away from home, etc.  

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and comes down from the Father of lights,

whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

~James 1:17, NKJV~

 

Mr. James and “Miss” Mary Miller need your continued prayers.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Revelation 1-6

Scripture Writing for December 4th – Isaiah 11: 6-10

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote. and a Song

 

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Week of Prayer –  Day 6

 

Reminder

  • Cook and freeze some frozen food for a family that is very appreciative to the support.
  • Bring food to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School this week.

 

 

I know and serve God who takes care of me daily and will continue to do so.  I have no doubt about that.  I hope you can say the same  thing.  If not, fine someone who can help you find God and lead you to trusting Him.  Then.  you will be able to sing, “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” and feel confident you do and He will.

Anna Lee

Thursday

But be sure to fear the LORD

and serve him faithfully with all your heart;

consider what great things he has done for you.

1 Samuel 12:24

 

Please pray for Michael Allen who was injured in an accident last weekend.  He was in ICU at North Oaks yesterday.

Harrell Sharkey is undergoing additional testing after learning he has cancer.  Please pray for the entire family.

Keith Womack is still in pain because of the kidney stone he has.  Please pray he can  endure until he can have surgery.

Elaine Tolar Doucette’s surgery went well yesterday.  Now, pray as the family waits seven to ten days for the lab report.

Pray for Andy Taylor as he has foot surgery Friday in Jackson.

Pray for Lisa W. Carruth as she faces surgery to fight infection.

Kenny Ray Gill continues to do well following his double knee replacement last week.

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 1:1-5

Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 1-2 

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“When Not to Rejoice” – http://odb.org/2015/12/03/when-not-to-rejoice/

Do not gloat when your enemy falls.                                                                                                                                         ~Proverbs 24:17~

“Blessed Be the Tie that Binds”

Lyrics – http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/b/b/t/bbtttb.htm

History – http://www.lectionary.org/HymnStories/Blest%20Be%20the%20Tie%20That%20Binds.htm

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6lzTJfWdmk

 

Week of Prayer for International Missions – Day 5

 

Let’s reach out to those in our area who are nonbelievers just as our IMB missionaries reach out to those who are nonbelievers internationally.

Anna Lee 

 

 

Announcements

  • Friday morning Bible Study – TODAY at 10:00.
  • Frozen Food for Families – Sunday

Wednesday

You, O LORD, reign forever;

your throne endures from generation to generation.

~Lamentations 5:19~

 

Mr. James Miller has felt well enough to make the trips to Covington this w eek for treatment.  Pray for Mr. James’ illness and treatment.

Elaine Tolar Doucette will have surgery at North Oaks today.  Pray for her family, especially her parents, as they wait during this time.

 

 

Paul Wesley Varnado
Born: September 04, 1945
Died: November 17, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3508819&fh_id=10545

Gwyndolyn Alford Topham

Born: August 20, 1942
Died: November 30, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3508800http://

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions – Day 4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 137-139

Scripture Writing in 2015 – Isaiah 9:6-7

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Reminders

  • The Friday Morning Bible study will be Thursday this week at 11 A.M.
  • Senior Adults of FBC, Kentwood:  Christmas Lunch at 11 A.M. today
  • Frozen Food for Families – Sunday

 

 

Please remember to pray for all the families who are grieving during the holiday season.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday Obituary

This was sent by the family.
It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that our son, husband, brother, and brother-in-law, Dr. Reggie Sanders, passed away on Saturday night at 11:11 pm at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. Services will be at3 pm at Munholland United Methodist Church at 1201 Metairie Road (intersection of Metairie Road and Brockenbraugh Ct). Reception/visitation will follow the service at 4 pm at the church.
Reggie was a rock for us, his patients, his medical practice, his church family, and his many NOLA social club friends. We will miss his wit, his wisdom, and his unconditional love.
Mary Elizabeth (Meme) Sanders, Caroline Sanders, Charles Sanders, Keri Sanders, Bruce Sanders, Lucy Sanders, and Sherri Sanders

Tuesday

“Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants.

Then all your other needs will be met as well.”

~Matthew 6:33 NCV~

 

 

Please pray for Lisa W. Carruth.  She is having another surgery today at Woman’s Hospital. Pray for her family as they continue to stick with her through this difficult time.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher enjoyed her Thanksgiving visitors, but has had some difficulties since then.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

 

 

A member of the family contacted me last night.  As of this time,  I have no additional information.

It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that our son, husband, brother, and brother-in-law, Dr. Reggie Sanders, passed away on Saturday night at 11:11 pm at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. Services are pending. Reggie was a rock for us, his patients, his medical practice, his church family, and his many NOLA social club friends. We will miss his wit, his wisdom, and his unconditional love.

This is for those of you who know/knew the Osborn family of Roseland.

Jennifer Elaine Mauterer Lett

Born: July 19, 1966
Died: November 27, 2015

         http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3393397

 

Helen Louise Roberts
Born: August 04, 1931
Died: November 29, 2015
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3409951

 

 

Press – bpnews.net

Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Day 3: Trading Karma for Compassion in South Asia

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13787#.Vl0VUGSrTx4

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Nehemiah 1-4

December Scripture Writing Plan

I told you yesterday, I was going to start this today.  I hope you have a notebook or journal so you can do this with me.  The plan is to copy some verses (about half a page) each day. Then, if you choose, you can write your own thoughts about the verses.  It’s optional to write your thoughts.

December 1 – Isaiah 7: 14-17

If you want to print your own list, go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_FwK3u-_PH1SGVBQnRxSnBpZkE/view

 

 

 

Friday Morning Bible Study 

We will meet THURSDAY morning this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

You are to give him the name Jesus.                                                                         ~Matthew 1:21~

 

 

Don’t forget your  Frozen Food for Families Sunday.

 

 

Thank-you for going to this site, reading, and praying each day!

Anna Lee