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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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.)

Wednesday

“He sent the message to the Israelites,

proclaiming the good news

of peace through Jesus Christ–

He is Lord of all.”

~Acts 10:36, HCSB~

Macy Gueldner 

We celebrated WEEK 100 this week! Macy is on the 100th week of her 3rd phase of treatment. Tomorrow she begins week 101 with her very last doses of vincristine and dex. This is pretty “big time” for her. These are the meds (chemo and steroid) that give her bone and nerve pain. We are happy for her to be kicking these two to the curb! Now, she only has 19 more weeks left of methotrexate and mercaptopurine (6mp.)

She’s been feeling well, but those nasty mouth sores never really go away anymore. Although you wouldn’t know it unless she gives you a good look in her mouth (which is rare.) Please pray that these last doses of vinc/dex aren’t too hard on her this weekend. We’re all ready to enjoy a good holiday. Merry Christmas from Team Macy.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5670e9a3ca16b4b429a9b1d9?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

Johnny Belgard’s new liver was working well at bedtime last night.  I’ve been checking my phone for an update, but nothing yet.  I’ll post one when I get one.  I’m certainly thanking God Johnny was able to have the new liver and all seemed to be going well.

Shelton Day, one of our neighbors, is hospitalized because his potassium level is too high. Please add him to your prayer list.

Ora Lee Wilson told me her grandson, Brandon, has been getting some good reports.  Let’s thank God Brandon did not really have the problems the doctors suspected at first.

Harrell Sharkey and his family learned his cancer is only in one location and can be successfully removed with surgery, which will be in January.  Thank God for another good report.

It is wonderful to be able to share all good updates this morning!

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 143-145

Scripture Writing – Matthew 2:7-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering –  After two weeks, FBC, Kentwood has reached 45% of the goal set for this year.  I can hardly wait until I can report we have surpassed our goal!

Two websites to read and enjoy:

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Special opportunities for the coming week:

  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 – Come hear and sing Christmas music this month.
  • Friday – Bible study of “John” at 10 A.M. in the FBC fellowship hall
  • Saturday and Sunday – Combined choirs of FBC,K and EFBC along with an orchestra present “Majesty of Christmas” at FBC, K at 6 P.M.

 

 

I’ll be glad to share special events at other churches if you send me the information.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

The Word became flesh

and took up residence among us.

We observed His glory,

the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father,

full of grace and truth.”

~John 1:14, HCSB~

 

Our friend, Johnny Belgard of Chesbrough, has a liver available for transplant.  The transplant was scheduled for Monday night, some time after midnight.  Since I’m up extra early, I plan to pray until I hear the procedure is over.  When you read this, please pray too.

Mr. James Miller needed blood yesterday.  He will be going for another unit this morning.  Pray all goes well today.

William T. Cutrer

Born: February 06, 1929
Died: December 14, 2015

       http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3521883

Opportunities today:
  • Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30.  The program features James Rimes and his guitar.  I hope you will be able to attend and enjoy this time.
  • Fruit baskets for the homebound at FBC, Kentwood.  Put together at 3 P.M. with deliveries at 4 P.M.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Nehemiah 10-13

Scripture Writing – Matthew 2:1-6

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Missionaries by Location – Central Asia

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

January Opportunity – Rev. Franklin Graham Tour in Baton Rouge, January 13th

 

Be sure you try to live you life as God showing that Jesus is the reason for the season.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.”

~2 Corinthians 9:15, HCSB~

 

I was asked to add Robert and Ora Lee Wilson’s grandson, Brandon, to the prayer list.  He is Sheila’s son.  Brandon has a lung issue and is hospitalized.

I got to visit with Kathryn Meadows last night.  She had a liver transplant, but is improving.  I’m sure she would appreciate additional prayers.

Please  continue to pray for Johnny Belgard as he works to get stronger so he can get a liver transplant.  He is in Ochsner, New Orleans.

Another Johnny to pray for is “Lit’ Man” Santangello.  He has developed some new issues.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 26-28

Scripture Writing – Matthew 1:21-25

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Pictures of global cities

 – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

 

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

 

 

Opportunities this Week

  • Tuesday – Preparing/delivering fruit baskets for the homebound.  First Baptist Church, Kentwood at 3 P.M.
  • Tuesday – Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30.  The program will feature James Rimes and possibly Sherman Cutrer.  Their music will touch your heart.
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30.  Come to the cabin to enjoy a time of food, fellowship, music, devotional, and prayer.
  • Bible Study of John – Friday at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC, K.  Call me if you have any questions.
  • Saturday and Sunday – Christmas music “The Majesty of Christmas” at FBC,K at 6 P.M.  Fellowship will follow each night.  East Fork choir members are joining for a combined choir.  An orchestra will also be involved each night.
  • I”ll be glad to add any events I forgot or an unaware of.  Let me hear from you.

 

 

Jesus is the one and only reason for the season!

Anna Lee