Saturday Addition

Brett Frazier and his sister, Sherry, took “Miss” Shirley to the ER at St. Tammany yesterday afternoon.  She was admitted and passed away about 10:00 last night.  Please be in prayer for the family.  Thank God for “Miss” Shirley’s life and that now she has reached her heavenly home and is no more in living in that worn out body.  I’m sure she’s already singing with a heavenly choir.

Saturday

For God so loved the world,

that he gave his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,

but have everlasting life.

~John 3:16~

I saw Nancy Carruth of Greensburg last night.  She asks for prayer between now and a procedure on Tuesday in Baton Rouge.  She also asks for prayer for her doctor to have a good plan for treatment for her.

Susan Rimes is still scheduled to see a surgeon on November 6th to discuss thyroid surgery. Let’s pray for Susan and the surgeon as they get ready for this day.

Susie Sharkey asks for prayer for her grandson, Xander, who was transported to Ochsner because of trouble breathing.  Xander is almost three.

Hope Center had the best day yet yesterday.  Pray for another good day today.  Pray for lives to be helped and hearts touched.  Thank God for another association that donated money to buy the refrigeration units we need in order to give out refrigerated items in our food bank.  We will be open from 9:00 – 1:00 today.  Come see us!

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at the Kentwood Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Operation Christmas Child Christmas Party to pack shoe boxes is only a week away.  Make your plans to be a part of this exciting time.  If you would like to include a note/letter or a picture of yourself or your family  in some boxes, please bring them with you then.  Sunday School classes devote some time to writing this week or it can be done at home.

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Friday Bible Study – Our study of Friday will be on Elizabeth.  Please read Luke 1:5-66.  If you wish to have a study guide, please see me Sunday morning or make arrangements to get a paper in time to help with your study.

Our Sunday School lesson this week is on Overcoming Temptation.  Please read/study Genesis 39: 3-12.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “First Response” – http://odb.org/
  • Be anxious for nothing,                                                                                       but . . . let your requests be made known to God;                                   and the peace of God                                                                                                . . . will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.                                                                                              ~Philippians 4:6-7~
  • “Sweet Hour of Prayer” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Sweet_Hour_of_Prayer/

Have a great day.  Be sure to plan some time today to prepare for tomorrow.  Thank you for taking the time to read this post and to pray.

Anna Lee

Friday

“God reigns over the nations;

God is seated on his holy throne.”

~Psalm 47:8, HCSB~

 

Bobbie said Glen Magee, Jr. walked out of the hospital where he had surgery yesterday.  Let’s pray the surgery was very effective and Glen will be pain-free when he gets home.

Bobby Lawson – Continue to pray for him.

Cindy Carmadelle (wife of the of Mt. Nebo pastor) will have surgery Monday at St. Tammany to take care of a bleeding problem in her leg.  She is on bed rest now.

Friday Bible Study

  • Today – Rachel
  • Next week – Elizabeth (See me if you would like a study guide.)

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party 

  • 10:00 A.M. Tuesday
  • Kentwood Cafe

Christmas Party to Pack Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

  • Saturday, November 1st at 6:00
  • Wear a Christmas shirt or sweater (red/green)
  • Bring a Christmas party food

Coming Soon

  • Annual Lottie Moon Tea
  • Focus on Lottie Moon and the annual offering for international missions
  • 2:00 on Sunday, November 30th at FBC, K
  • Ladies and girls from all churches in our association are invited.

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Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “Tiny Island” – http://odb.org/
  • Speak evil of no one,                                                                                            . . . be peaceable,                                                                                                     gentle,                                                                                                                   showing all humility to all men.                                                                                                                    ~Titus 3:2~
  • Your witness is only as strong as your character.
  • “This Little Light of Mine” – http://www.kididdles.com/lyrics/t030.html

(How sweet it was to see and hear this song from the ladies and girls at Ladies’ Night:  Fill My Cup, Lord last night!  We were sharing our memories of songs we learned at church as a child.)

Hope Center – I’m working on the schedule for the next two weeks.  If you would like to volunteer to work for a half day, please let me know.  I’ll be there this afternoon and tomorrow morning (247-2235).

Yesterday, I read an article about the 10 items people do not receive at food banks, but would like to get.  They are:

1. Spices.

2. Feminine Products.

3. Chocolate.

4. Toiletries.

5. Canned meats and jerky.

6. Crackers and tortillas.

7. Baby toiletries.

8. Soup packets.

9. Socks.

10. Canned fruit other than pineapple.

Read More: 10 Things Food Banks Need But Won’t Ask For | http://1027kord.com/10-things-food-banks-need-but-wont-ask-for/?trackback=fbshare_top&trackback=tsmclipRemember to keep your “little light” shining brightly today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“The kings of the earth set themselves,

and the rulers take counsel together,

against the Lord and against His Anointed,

saying, ‘Let us break Their bonds in pieces

and cast away Their cords from us.’

He who sits in the heavens shall laugh ….”

~Psalm 2:2-4~

 

Today, let’s focus on the homebound. It surely must be a difficult change to accept.

Mrs. Susie Wales

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges

Mrs. Pat Gill

Mr. Bobby Lawson

Mrs. Hellen Morris

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough

Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGehee

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Harrell

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams

Others, whose names are not coming to me this morning

Ladies’ Night, “Fill My Cup, Lord”, is tonight at 6:15.  I hope to see many of you tonight at FBC,K.  Come, have a good time with a room full of ladies.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Clean the Closet” – http://odb.org/?tz=-06
  • Search me, O God,                                                                                                                                               and know my heart.                                                                                                                                                         ~Psalm 139:23~                                                                                                                                              “Wash me,                                                                                                                                                                 and I shall be whiter than snow.”                                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 51:7~
  • “Whiter than Snow, Lord” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/i/whiterts.htm

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I hope you are enjoying the new format.  I am.

Friday Morning Bible Study – Join us at 10:00 at FBC, Kentwood for a study of Rachel.

  • Genesis 29: 6 – 35
  • Genesis 30: 22 – 24
  • Genesis 35:15 – 20
  • Next week, Elizabeth.  (See me for a study guide.)

Have a fantastically blessed day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised;

He is to be feared above all gods.

For all the gods of the peoples are idols,

But the Lord made the heavens.”

~Psalm 96:4-5, NKJV~

 

I have many friends who received important medical results this week.  Some got reports better than they expected, but other reports were not as good.  Please pray for these unnamed people and all others who are having tests and facing possible serious health issues.

Pray for Porgy Scarle of Fluker as he is in the midst of his second week of radiation.  Pray for Joanie as she faithfully stays by his side each day.

Continue to pray for Bobby Lawson.  Yesterday, his sister said she expected him to be released from North Oaks to return home.  His still has health issues.  Your prayers will be much appreciated.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

  • Pine Ridge will hold their monthly breakfast Sunday at 8:00 A.M.  Donations will benefit a worthy cause.
  • You are invited to the Pine Ridge UMC Fall Revival October 26-28. We will have supper together each night at 5:45PM followed by worship at 6:30 PM. Matt Rawle, pastor of The Well UMC in Ponchatoula, will be our guest preacher. His theme will be “Alive Again” and we will be looking at the lives of people who became alive again after meeting Jesus. We will also have special guest musicians each night, with a special choir on Sunday night, Lori Foster on Monday night, and Katie Hutto McElveen on Tuesday night. Sunday at 4 PM, we will have a special old fashioned Hymn Sing, where you can hear and request some of your favorite hymns old and new before our supper and worship services.Pine Ridge UMC is located 6 miles west of I-55 on LA Hwy 440 (exit 57), at the corner of Hwy 440 and Tut Blades Rd. Contact Kevin Smith if you have any questions. Please help us spread the word and we would love to see you at our revival services. If you are unable to make it, please pray that God would move among us in a mighty way.
 Ladies Night: “Fill My Cup, Lord”

Ladies from three  years old to 103 are invited to attend this special event at FBC,Kentwood.  We begin at 6:15 with hot coffee, chocolate, and apple cider as well as coffee cakes. The programs includes music, a devotion, and a surprise demonstration.  You will need a clean plastic container (an old water bottle, juice bottle, or milk container).

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
  • “One Who Understands” – http://odb.org/?tz=-06
  • The Lord searches all hearts                                                                                     and understands all the intent of the thoughts.                                                                                                       ~1 Chronicles 28:9~
  • “Near the Cross” –  http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Near_the_Cross/

(Favorite hymn of my grandmother, Jennie Wilkinson Draughon)

We don’t know what this day holds for us.  It may or may not be all good, but we know if we stay next to Jesus and allow Him to “walk” with us it will all work out according to His purpose for our lives.  May we learn to accept both the good and the bad days with our eyes on Jesus.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

Both Darlene Strickland and Sherry Day received good medical reports.  Sherry will still need surgery, but the surgeon is confident he will be removing scar tissue.

Estelle Watson sent word to add Tim Miller to our prayer list.  He had a stent put in and has now developed complications.

Thank-you for your prayers.

Tuesday

Nothing is wrong here, I just got side-tracked.

I sought the Lord,

and he answered me.”

~Psalm 34:4a, HCSB~

Mrs. Eula Jenkins of north Louisiana is hospitalized.  Some of her children have been our friends for years.  “Miss” Eula is 101 and looking forward to her November birthday.  She visited in this area last month.

Glen Magee, the younger one, is in Florida for neck surgery.  Let’s pray for successful surgery and a great recovery so Glen will not have so much pain each day.

Sherry and Tommy Day will be seeing a surgeon today.  They are checking on a possible reoccurrence of her cancer.  Say some special prayers for her as she faces another battle.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5445aa44a689b49757001b83

The Lord’s Church is hosting Gold City Quartet at 6 P.M. on November 2nd.  Donations will be received, but no tickets sold.  You are invited to enjoy the service with them.

Virginia Lou Webb Brabham

Born: December 29, 1940
Died: October 20, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2751896&fh_id=10545

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Undeserved Praise” – http://odb.org/?tz=-06
  • I have not come to call the righteous,                                                   but sinners, to repentance.                                                                                                                                       ~Luke 5:32~
  • “Serve the Lord with Gladness” http://www.hymnary.org/text/serve_the_lord_with_gladness_in_our_work

This hymn has been published in 19 hymnals.  That speaks highly of the song.  I hope it rings in your heart and hears throughout the day.

Young at Heart – New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30 this morning.

Have a wonderful fall day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“How blessed is he who considers the helpless;

The Lord will deliver him in a day of trouble.”

~Psalm 41:1, NASB~

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • In Ukraine, a shoebox gift distribution took place at a Connect Center where kids come as the court system takes custody of them. Many have physical issues related to lack of care by parents, some have AIDS, and some have no parents at all. They are here for 3 months before being sent to an orphanage. This is an extremely emotional time and place for them. An OCC ministry partner has been working at this Connect Center for 15 years and has recently had a favorable response to begin planning for OCC’s discipleship program The Greatest Journey!
  • A ten year-old boy from Nicaragua shared his testimony, “Now that I have Jesus in my heart, I know that I have to grow and trust in God. I’ve been sick and have been healed. I have also had big changes in my life- the best of which has been my salvation. My parents tell me that I’m now a son who makes them glad. I’ve been impacted by learning of Christ’s sacrifice for us. Many thanks for all you’ve done for me. God bless you.”
  • In 2006, OCC delivered over 44,000 shoebox gifts to children in need living in Vietnam!
  • Nebojsa had epilepsy and often went to the hospital for treatment. When he received his box in the hospital, he opened it impatiently. Inside, he found a hat and gloves, candies and a school set including a compass and ruler. When he saw this, Nebojsa started crying. His mother explained that he was failing math class because he told the teacher he forgot his supplies, but the truth was that his family didn’t have the money to buy them. He held the supplies in his arms for a long time, with tears in his eyes.
  • “I had total knee replacement six weeks ago and this is what I did to keep my hands busy and my sanity intact, 41 ragdolls and 65 hats for Operation Christmas Child. Praise the Lord!” – Judy S.
  • “No matter what storm you face, you need to know God loves you. He has not abandoned you.” – Franklin Graham
  • “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV)
  • Christmas Packing Party
    • 6 P.M. on Nov. 1st at FBC, Kentwood
    • Bring in any additional items you want to contribute this week.
    • Wear red and/or green or Christmas clothing.
    • Bring your favorite Christmas party food.
    • Prepare to be blessed!

 

Hope Center in Roseland is an opportunity to give of yourself all year long.  I am scheduling volunteers for each week.  Let me know when you are available.  It is best for scheduling if you work 9-1, 1-5, or 9-5 on a regular basis.  For example, one couple works every Thursday afternoon.  If you cannot commit on a regular basis, please sign up as you become available.  If you are a member of any Two Rivers Baptist Church, you are automatically qualified to become a volunteer.

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • They shall still bear fruit in old age;                                                                                                            they shall be fresh and flourishing.                                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 92:14~                                                                                                  Out of all your gifts ye shall offer every heave offering of the Lord,                                   of all the best thereof.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ~Numbers 18:29~                                                                                                   
  • “Our Best” – http://hymnoftheweek.net/?p=387  & http://justifiedfreely.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/hear-ye-the-masters-call-hymn/ & http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/ourbest.htm

The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.

Anna Lee

Sunday

     “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us,

that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

~2 Cor. 5:21~

 

Betty Simpson sent me a message that Mr. Bobby got a boot on his broken foot.  If things go according to the doctor’s plans there will be a two-week check-up with the boot coming off after four more weeks.  Thank God the bread was not any worse.

Someone sent me a message that Jodi Sherman passed away Friday.  I have no additional information to share at this time.  Please pray for her family.

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Some opportunities for ladies next week:

  • Monday – Associational WMU meeting and potluck lunch at NZBC at 10:00.  If you are a volunteer at Hope Center, please wear your green shirt.  (Interested men are invited to attend.  You will not be the only men there.)
  • Tuesday – Monthly Young at Heart at NZBC at 10:30.  The guest speaker, Mrs. Travis, will share information about the history of the Sixth Ward.  Everyone, ladies and men, are invited to attend and stay for potluck lunch.
  • Thursday – “Fill My Cup, Lord” is the theme for Ladies’ Night at FBC, K.  We will meet at 6:15.  Come and bring a friend.  Ladies from other churches are invited.
  • Hope Center – To volunteer, you can contact me or call the Hope Center at 247-2235. Thanks to all who have brought donations or provided support in any way.  There is certainly an air of excitement as we see God at work there each day.  Of course, men are also involved in this ministry too.  There plenty of work scheduled for next week that men can help with.

Devotional, Scripture, and  Songs

  • “The Right Foundation” – http://odb.org/
  • Whoever hears these sayings of Mine,                                                                  and does them,                                                                                                              I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.                                                                                                               ~Matthew 7:24~
  • “How Firm a Foundation” http://www.hymnary.org/text/how_firm_a_foundation_ye_saints_of                                                                                                                                                                                                                             “The Wise Man Built His House upon a Rock”                       – http://childbiblesongs.com/song-21-wise-man-built-his-house.shtml

Have a very blessed Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Be swift to hear!”

~James 1:19~

 

Begin praying now for Susan Rimes who will be having her thyroid removed some time soon.  She’s waiting to see the surgeon to set up the appointment.

Pat Frazier will be having knee surgery December 4th.  Pray for her as she looks forward to getting this done.

Bobby Lawson continues to need our prayers.  She continues to be at North Oaks and awaiting some  surgery.

Keep Resa Birch DeLee in your prayers.  She continues her treatment and dealing with the side effects.

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Mr. James Frazier called to be scheduled to work at Hope Center.  As we talked, he shared information about the speaker at Young at Heart Tuesday morning.  Mrs. Travis will share of her wealth of knowledge the Sixth Ward of St. Helena Parish.  This will begin at 10:30 at New Zion Baptist Church.

Have a great day.  Come see us at Hope Center today from 9:00 – 1:00.

Anna Lee