Monday

“Seek the Lord while He may be found,

Call upon Him while He is near.”

~Isaiah 55:6, NASB~

 

From Lloyd Hayden

Please add my neighbor Jimmy McNeese, to the prayer list. He starts
his chemo on monday the 27th.

`Susie Sharkey’s little grandson, Xander, is home.  More prayers are needed.

Update on Xander! He is home. Has to keep doing the treatments every four hours and make an appointment with a pulmonary specialist. Please keep him your prayers.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Theople Hurst.  She’s in room 4103 at North Oaks.

Countdown to the first Christmas Party – 5 days!

  • FBC, K at 6 P.M. Saturday
  • Packing shoeboxes for needy children
  • Wear red and/or green.
  • Bring your favorite Christmas party food.
  • Let’s begin praying for each child who will be receiving a shoebox.
  • Write a letter and/or bring a picture for some of the boxes.
  • How many boxes will be pack?  I know it will be more than ever before.
  • Join the excitement.

The “Young” Ladies Birthday Party for October has been postponed for a week due to “Miss” Shirley’s service.

One week from today, our annual “Day of Prayer” will be held at Kedron Baptist Church at 10 A.M.  We will conclude with a potluck lunch.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “New to the  Family” – http://odb.org/
  • There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents   than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.                                                                                                                     ~Luke 15:7~                                                                                                                                                  “He rejoiceth more of that sheep,                                                                  than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.”                                                                                                                         ~Matthew 18:13~
  • “The Ninety and Nine” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/i/90_and_9.htm

I remember hearing this song for the first time.  I was at Natalbany Baptist Church.  Uncle Charles Tolleson was leading the music for revival.  After church, I asked my parents why 99 sheep would be left alone just so one could be saved. That very night, I learned how important each and every person is to God.  I was five or six years old and have loved the song every since.  I just shared the story with David for the first time.  I’m glad the devotional for today triggered this memory.

I hope this “favorite” sticks with me today and that I remember the value of each person to the kingdom forever.

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

Please pray for Nancy Carruth and Cindy Carmadelle as they have medical procedures the first of the week.  Nancy’s will be in Baton Rouge and Cindy’s in Covington.

Several ladies at Sunday School this morning requested our prayers.  One who is having tests done is Alcyon Hayden.  Don’t forget to pray for Susan Rimes who will be having an important appointment soon concerning thyroid surgery.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Theople Hurst and her family.

The key word in all these requests is prayer!

The date for the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be postponed for a week due to the service for Mrs. Shirley Frazier Tuesday.  Ladies, I’ll see you on Nov. 4th at the Cafe.

Sunday Addition

The last I heard about “Miss” Theople was that the hospital is continuing to run tests, but has no answers yet.  She has been moved to room 4103, rather than the second floor room the hospital first talked about.  They are waiting for someone who is able to read the x_rays.  I’ll post more later.

Sunday

“Our fathers trusted in You;

they trusted, and You rescued them.

They cried to You and were set free;

they trusted in You and were not disgraced.”

~Psalm 22:4-5, HCSB~

 

Don’t forget the potluck lunch following worship this morning at FBC, Kentwood.

Tonight, there will be a Fall Family Fun Night at FBC, Kentwood.  Hot dogs, chili, and popcorn will be served.  This begins at 5:30 P.M.

Revival plans for FBC, Kentwood

  • Nov. 7-9, 2014
  • David Talley and the Crusader’s Ministry

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Make a U-Turn” – http://odb.org/2008/10/27/make-a-u-turn/
  • All we like sheep have gone astray;                                                             we have turned, every one, to his own way;                                             and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.                                                                                                               ~Isaiah 53:6~
  • “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Have_Decided_to_Follow_Jesus/

I’ll update you on the new plans for the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party.  We will change our plans this month due to the conflict with the time of the funeral for “Miss” Shirley Frazier.

Have a great Lord’s Day!  He’s great every day!

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening

“Miss” Theople Hurst is still in the emergency room at North Oaks.  The current plans are for her to be moved to room 2108 later.  Tests seem to indicated no heart attack, but have not identified the cause of her pain yet.  Keep praying for her and for her family.

Shirley B. Frazier

Born: April 09, 1933
Died: October 24, 2014

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 10:07 PM on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington. She was born April 9, 1933 in St. Helena Parish and was 81 years of age. She was the administrator of Pike Hospital for 28 years and a long time member of First Baptist Church of Kentwood. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Meyer and husband, Stephen, Mandeville; son, Brett Frazier and wife, Susan, Kentwood; 2 sisters, Joyce Watson, Baker, Jeanne Krebs, Collierville, TN; 3 brothers, Gerald Birch, Greenwell Springs, Ladell Birch, Kentwood, and Kenneth Birch, Kentwood; 5 Grandchildren; 1 Great-Grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eual L. Frazier; parents, Henry and Mabel Birch; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

FBC, Kentwood will have a potluck lunch tomorrow after morning worship.

Pine Ridge United Methodist will begin the day tomorrow with their monthly breakfast. Revival begins tomorrow and will feature singing tomorrow afternoon, and a group supper followed by revival services each evening.

Due to the time for “Miss” Shirley’s service, the “Young” Ladies Birthday Party will need to reschedule the monthly birthday party.  I’ll let you know what decision we make, but it will not be Tuesday.

Saturday Afternoon

The Magee men, Glen and Glen, Jr. , are coming were coming home from Florida today.  Glen, Jr. is doing well following his surgery.

Bobbie called a few minutes ago and asked for prayer for her sister, “Miss” Theople, who is having a medical issue this afternoon.  Please say a prayer.

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.

Baptist Press –  BPnews.net

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.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

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

Baptist Press –  BPnews.net

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