Friday

“There is no fear in love,

but perfect love casts out fear.

For fear has to do with punishment,

and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”

~1 John 4:18, ESV~

 

Hope Center – Yesterday was our busiest day yet!  We had many volunteers (Amite, Roseland, East Fork, New Zion, and Kentwood, but it varies daily) and more visitors than we had had all week until then put together.  Our sales were greater.  We could have sold some furniture that was donated a dozen times.  People are looking for furniture and appliances.  Two examples of needs met were:

  • People who had been burned out and were new to our community received information and a map about how to get to a church local to them along with times of the services Sundays in addition to what they selected from the store.  They still need a bed for an older lady to sleep in rather than a blow-up mattress from which it is hard to get up.
  • One lady who did not have gas to her house was able to find an electric skillet.  She is is need of an electric burner now.

I cannot encourage you enough to get “plugged in” for the blessings that abound there!  I’m so thankful for each day I have been able to be there to connect with people and their needs.

 

One of our neighbors passed away yesterday morning.

Dyann Martin Grice

Born: January 11, 1942
Died: September 25, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2719397&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press – bpress@sbc.net via dbmsgs.us 

 

See You at the Pole

I know this was done at many of our schools.  I hope it will include all schools one day.  The rally held Wednesday night at the Lighthouse seems to have been well attended.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Matter of Trust” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/26/a-matter-of-trust/
  •  “Let all those rejoice who put their trust in You;              let them ever shout for joy,                                                     because You defend them;                                                       let those also who love Your name be joyful in You”                                                                                    ~Psalm 5:11~
  • “The Family of God” –  http://hymnoftheweek.net/?p=950

“I’m so glad” I found this site this morning.  I think I will be using it periodically.  I                         hope you enjoy reading this page.

 

I hope you have plans for a great day.  Be sure the plans include doing something that touches and blesses others.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Whoever can be trusted with very little

can also be trusted with much…”

~ Luke 16:10~

 

From Rev. Franklin Graham

Join Rev. Franklin Graham, Naghmeh Abedini, and many others as they pray for Pastor Saeed Avedini tonight at 5:00 tonight.  Pastor Saeed has been imprisoned for two years because of his Christian faith.  Now, the danger has increased as fellow prisoners, ISIS militants, are threatening his life.

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace,                                                           that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need”                                                                                                                                  ~Hebrews 4:16, NKJV~

Bobbie Lawson continues to be at North Oaks where he has been undergoing tests.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Jean Easley is home, but Joe is in ICU at North Oaks again.  Keep praying for this couple.

Maxine Turner and Frances Strickland are in room 602 at Landmark Nursing Home.  I’m sure they would appreciate you writing or visiting them.

James Allen has been unable to attend church lately.  I’m sure he would appreciate a card, a visit, or a call.

Continue to pray for Jimmy Schwartz.  Some of his days are better than others.

As you continue to pray for Robbie Lynn, please be sure to pray for her parents, Robert and Linda Callihan.

Continue to pray for the families who have lost some of their loved ones lately.

Also, pray for families of those who have not yet decided to follow Jesus.

Pray that Christians will be focused on telling about Jesus and doing something to help others both physically and spiritually.

Bible Study 

  • Tomorrow at 10:00 in the fellowship hall
  • Dorcus – Acts 9:31-42
  • Theme – Generosity
  • After the Bible study, we will eat together at Osyka Seafood
  • There’s always room for one more!

Craft Day for Operation Christmas Child

  • Saturday at 1:00 in the fellowship hall
  • Craft supplies provided
  • Ladies of all ages are invited

Hope Center (Sponsored by the 29 Churches of Two Rivers Baptist Association)

  • Call 985-247-2235 to volunteer (men and women).
  • Drop by to see for yourself.
  • See those who are being blessed, both customers and volunteers.
  • Donations of furniture, appliances, tools, kitchen items, wall decorations, clothing, etc. appreciated
  • Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 & Saturday, 9:00 – 1:00

Baptist Press –  bpress@sbc.net via dbmsgs.us

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Wise Old Owl” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/25/the-wise-old-owl/
  • He who restrains his lips is wise.                                                                                                                                                      ~Proverbs 10:19~                                                                                                              Be swift to hear,                                                                                                                                             slow to speak,                                                                                                                                                   slow to wrath.                                                                                                                                                                                                  ~James 1:19~                                                                                                                     

           God is in heaven,                                                                                                                                                                   and you on earth;                                                                                                                                                                 therefore let your words be few.                                                                                                                                                                                 ~Eccl. 5:2~ 

Don’t forget the prayer vigil for Pastor Saeed Abedini  tonight at 5 P.M. our time.
Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!

You have relieved me in my distress;

have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.”

~Psalm 4:1, NKJV~

 

Unspoken Requests

There’s several requests, both spiritual and physical, I cannot mention at this time.  Please know that most people have a burden they cannot talk about.  Sometimes it for themselves and sometimes for others.  Please pray for unspoken requests.

Homebound Needs

Make contact with those you know of that are homebound.  Ask about their needs and allow God to use you to work in each situation.

See You at the Pole

This is the day students will be gathering at the flagpoles before school to pray.  Thank God our country allows this.  Pray for each teacher and students who gathers.  Encourage any students you know who participates.  Give thanks for adults who lead the way.

Hope Center

Hope is having more and more customers.  There were a number of volunteers yesterday including some for the first time.  They said it was a wonderful experience and smiled as they talked about the excitement of working together for a common purpose.  Several churches were represented by the volunteers.

We had new customers who left happy and satisfied they had made good purchases yesterday.  Each of them said they would be back.

I talked with a local representative of Red Cross yesterday and learned of ways they can make referrals to us and how we will be able to add some of our services to those they provide.  Friends in the right places are joining in even if they are not members of our 29 churches in our association or even Baptist.

God is working through this ministry daily.  We began week two of operation yesterday.

Baptist Press –   bpress@sbc.net via dbmsgs.us 

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • “The Language of Whistling” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/24/the-language-of-whistling/
  • I will whistle for them and gather them,                                                 for I will redeem them.                                                                                                                                            ~Zechariah 10:8~                                                 Hope we have as an anchor of the soul,                                                   both sure and steadfast.                                                                                                                                           ~Hebrews 6:19~
  • “Whispering Hope” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/i/whisperh.htm                     “Whisper a Prayer in the Morning” –  http://www.hymnlyrics.org/hymns_children/whisper_a_prayer_in_the_morning.php

The theme of our Georgia Barnette Offering this year is “Do Something”.  I think that is good advice.  You only reap the benefits when you put action to the works of the theme.  Don’t miss the blessings God has planned for you!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I cry aloud to the LORD,

and He answers me from His holy mountain.”

~Psalm 3:4, HCSB~

 

 

Let’s pray for the battles going on in Syria and the trouble in the Middle East in general.

Bible Study on Dorcus – Read Acts 9:36-42.

Hope Center – Go to the Facebook page,Two Rivers Baptist Association HOPE Center, and “like” so you will be able to keep up with Hope Center.

Hope Center – The driveway around the building was being installed yesterday.  It will be used when food is distributed.  The progress continues….

Baptist Press –   bpress@sbc.net via dbmsgs.us 

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

  • “An Emergency of the Spirit” –   http://odb.org/2014/09/23/an-emergency-of-the-spirit/
  • “David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son.”                                                                                                                                                        ~2 Samuel 1:17~
  • “God does more than hear words; He reads hearts.”                     ~ Our Daily Bread~
  • “Fill My Cup, Lord” –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4l2yY2r95g

“Young” ladies, don’t forget the birthday party at 11:00 at The Cafe.

Anna Lee

Monday

“With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.”

~Matthew 19:26, HCSB~

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • “For a long time we wanted to start a Sunday school ministry in our church but somehow just couldn’t get around getting started. Samaritan’s Purse has made that possible with the OCC shoeboxes distribution and the TGJ discipleship courses in the church. Today we have a Sunday school of forty-five and they are consistent in their attendance. Thirty of those children are involved in The Greatest Journey course. We have recently started Sunday night meetings with the parents of many of those children. There has been a refreshing in the assembly after gift distribution. Thanks to Samaritan’s Purse and glory to God.” – Pastor Bholaram, Guyana
  • “I wanted to share this awesome story with you all. One of our Connect team members received a call from Boone last year asking him to help a local woman with her boxes. It was July of last year and Todd showed up at Maria’s house to help her by picking up the shoeboxes she had already packed. Her apartment AND her friend’s apartment were overflowing. Maria came here from Brazil as a child. She first started filling shoeboxes about 7 years ago after visiting Brazil. She went to a school while there and was devastated by what she saw. A little boy was so excited to have a NEW pencil. She watched the teacher take the pencil and break it into lots of pieces for the other kids to share. She was so affected by this that she came home and started packing. She packs over a box a day and does each box individually. Last year she packed over 600 boxes and Todd has already picked up over 300 for this year. Oh, did I mention she is in her late 70’s? This is one inspirational lady!!” – Stephanie S.
  • “I received a box this year and I was so excited because it was my first time. I was happy because when I opened it there were things inside that were not just for me, there were some that I could share with my nephew. I just hope that you all will put pictures, letters or address so that somehow, we can say thank you to you.” – Shannon C., shoebox recipient
  • “Can You Make a Box for Me?” –  http://kidzmatter.com/can-you-make-a-box-for-me/
  • Do you include letters in your shoebox gift?  One more shoebox, one more gospel opportunity!

 

  • At FBC, Kentwood, we are progressing on collecting items for our boxes.
  • We will have our second and last craft day Saturday at 1:00 P.M.  Join us!
  • November 1st is the date for our packing party.  Everyone is invited to a Christmas party during which time we will fill the shoeboxes for shipment.
  • What a blessing this has been to me!  What a blessing this will be to many little children!  We can all be a part of “growing the Kingdom”!

Hope Center

  • It is so rewarding to be a part of this ministry.  I wish I could be there every minute the doors are open!  It will only get better!
  • We still need household items, furniture, appliances, food donations, and people to work!
  • Call and volunteer.
  • Drop in and see the progress!

Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana Missions

(from the website –http://georgiabarnette.org/)

  • Each year, the Georgia Barnette State Mission Offering draws attention to God’s work being carried out across Louisiana. Your church has the opportunity to join God in His work, but now is the time to start preparing your leadership and membership for this incredible challenge.

 In recent years, superhero movies have been incredibly popular. Every manner of super-powered crime fighter has been battling bad guys on big screens across the country—and there’s no end in sight.

But when you really sit back and look at what defines a superhero, one quality sticks out above the rest: the willingness to do something. After all, the ability to fly or climb walls or outsmart criminals really means nothing if the one given those gifts decides to stay home and watch TV instead of hitting the streets and making a difference in the world.

  • This year’s goal is $1,945,000, and we need your help to make that goal a reality. As always, the funds raised in the Georgia Barnette Offering will go toward assisting missionaries around Louisiana in sharing the good news of Jesus through spoken words and loving actions. It will help them be devoted to “doing good” by being Jesus’ hands and feet in a world that needs to know Him.  (Each church sets it own goal every year.)
  • “Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good …                                                                                                                       ~Titus 3:14~

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

  • “Repeat Warnings” –  http://odb.org/
  • I marvel that you are turning away so soon                                                       from Him who called you in the grace of Christ,                                             to a different gospel.                                                                                                                                                                   ~Galatians 1:6~                    
  • Only one road leads to heaven— Jesus Christ is the way.                                                                                                                                                    ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Jesus Saves” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesussav.htm

Scriptures about Discouragement

  • Psalm 34:17-19 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
  • Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
  • Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
  • Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
  • Isaiah 40:31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
  • Isaiah 42:16 And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them.
  • Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
  • Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
  • Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
  • 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
  • 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
  • 2 Corinthians 5:7 for we walk by faith, not by sight.
  • Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
  • Philippians 4:1-9 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
  • 1 Peter 1:6-9 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Opportunities for the Week

  • “Young” Ladies Birthday Party @ the Cafe Tuesday at 11:00 A.M.
  • Prayer Meeting in the Fellowship Hall Wednesday at 6:00 P.M.
  • Ladies’ Bible Study  Friday at 10:00 A.M.(Dorcus – Acts 9:36-42)
  • Craft Day for Operation Christmas Child Saturday in the Fellowship Hall at 1:00 P.M.
  • Hope Center in Roseland – Call 247-2235 for a time to work.  Visit any time they are open.

 

“For we walk by faith, not by sight”

                                ~ 2 Corinthians 5:7 ~

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Enter through the narrow gate.

For the gate is wide

and the road is broad that leads to destruction,

and there are many who go through it.”

~Matthew 7:13, HCSB~

 

Alan Ray Blackwell is home.  Pray for Mr. John Alan, Ray, and Beverly as they have all had medical issues lately.

Mrs. Inez Randall had a nasty fall that caused her to spend time at the ER at Hood’s.  After some attention there, she was pronounced to be in better condition than first thought.  “Miss” Inez was married to the former Rev. Lawrence Randall.  Please pray for no serious problems to show up later for “Miss” Inez.

The Lord’s Church will begin revival today.  It will continue through the 24th.  Everyone is invited to attend.

New Zion Baptist Church will celebrate its 145th anniversary today with a special service.  Leading today’s events will be Rev. Buddy Hampton and Sammy Crawford, music.  Everyone is invited to join them today.  The church was organized in 1869.

Newspaper clipping I have and the church history document that my my great grandmother, Janie Taylor (Smith) and her parents, Grant and Caroline Strickland Taylor were early members of the church.  If you have been in the cabin, you have may have seen the large picture of Grant and Caroline hanging on the wall.

Hope Center is having a half price sale of all summer clothing beginning Tuesday at 9 A.M. They are making room for the winter clothing.  Volunteers are being scheduled for the next few weeks.  Call 247-2235 to volunteer.  Donations can be made out to Hope Center and either dropped off/mailed directly to them, sent to the associational office in Franklinton, or given through any of the 29 churches of the association.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Medieval Meal” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/21/medieval-meal/
  • How sweet are Your words to my taste,                                               sweeter than honey to my mouth!                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 119:103~                                                        
          “He put a new song in my mouth,                                                                             a hymn of praise to our God.”                                                                                                                                      ~Psalm 40:3 ~

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Ask of Me,

and I will make the nations Your inheritance

and the ends of the earth Your possession.”

~Psalm 2:8, HCSB~

 

Mrs. Hellen Morris is now in Kentwood, at Lauree’s.  Pray for a good adjustment for the whole family.

Mrs. Virgie Morgan will have an angiogram October 2.  Please begin praying for her now.

Michael Laciura was burned at work this week.  He’s home now, but has lots of healing ahead.  Please pray for him and his caregivers.

Georgia Barnette – Day 7

Baptist Press –  http://www.bpnews.net/BPCollectionNews.asp?id=178

John Sullivan is a long-time family friend.  He and my uncle served together at two churches in Texas.  My aunt and cousins evacuated to their house after a hurricane. Momma and I went to get them.  He has a real passion for the Lord!

Planning Meeting

Ladies, if you are interested in being involved in planning the next Ladies’ Night, please attend the planning meeting Sunday afternoon in my classroom.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Rooted” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/20/rooted/
  • Joash did what was right in the sight of the Lord                                          all the days of Jehoiada the priest.                                                                                                                                    ~2 Chronicles 24:2~
  • “The Solid Rock” –    http://nethymnal.org/htm/m/y/myhopeis.htm

Hope Center will be open from 9:00 to 1:00 this morning.  Drop by to take a look and pick up some flyers to put up in your area.

Operation Christmas Child

  • Still collecting items for the shoeboxes
  • Craft party a week from today (1:00 – 3:00)
  • Accepting donations to pay the shipping charger of $1,400.00
  • Packing Party – November 1st at 6 P.M.

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

  • Tuesday
  • Kentwood Cafe
  • 11:00 A.M.
  • Ladies being honored
    • Yvonne Birch
    • Susie Wales
    • Ann Smith
    • Laura Joiner
    • Jan Yarborough
    • Mary Y. Miller
    • Glenda Schillings
    • Betty Simpson

Have a fantastic Saturday.  Be sure it includes some prayer time time and Bible study time.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit,

but test the spirits whether they are of God;

because many false prophets

have gone out into the world.”

~I John 4:1~

 

We had another good night at the cabin for the Third Thursday Meeting.  We’re already looking forward to next month.  God continues to richly bless us.

Bible Study this morning at 10:00.  We’re studying Martha and Mary.

The monthly Ladies Birthday Party will be Tuesday at the Cafe at 11:00.

Hope Center is progressing a little each day.  The phone number is 985-247-2235.

Today, I would like to suggest you look in the kitchen for things you no longer use                        (dishes, pots and pans, dish towels, mixing bowls, serving pieces, glassware, etc.).                      Thanks to those who have already dropped off items at Hope Center.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Those who would like to volunteer can call the number above and give contact                             information so you can be called when needed.

Baptist Press – I hope you signed up for the new Baptist Press.  Today, we got our first devotional based on the Explore curriculumhttp://bpnews.net/43388/bible-study-september-21-2014).  At the end of the article you will find a link to information for various age groups.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “On Being Known” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/19/on-being-known/
  • I acknowledged my sin to You . . . .                                                                 I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”                       and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 32:5~                     “Look, the Lamb of God,                                                                               who takes away the sin of the world!”                                                                                                                   ~John 1:29~
  • “Just as I Am” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justasam.htm

Georgia Barnette – Week of Prayer for Louisiana Missions – Day 6

     The Grove, Prairieville –  http://georgiabarnette.org/day-6/

Thanks for “tuning in” today.  I trust you will find something useful to your prayer life today.

Anna Lee

2nd Annual Southern Gospel Celebration at LC

I received this information yesterday from the Baptist Building in Alec.

Anna Lee

Gospel Music lovers in Louisiana don’t have to travel very far to hear some great Southern gospel music! The legendary Kingsmen Quartet will be coming to Guinn Auditorium on the campus of Louisiana College on October 6 to sing their old favorites, as well as some new music. Local artist, Ben Waites, will also be sharing through a mini-concert of sacred music that was well received last year at the first Gospel Celebration. When you add the Voices of Louisiana College, Testify, LC’s drama group, plus some great fellowship, door prizes and products for sale, all within easy driving distance – it promises to be a great event!

Please note there will be no lunch served this year. Enjoy one of central Louisiana’s great restaurants for lunch before the Gospel Celebration begins at 1:00pm!

EVENT DETAILS

Guinn Auditorium, Louisiana College
Pineville, LA
Monday, October 6, 2014; 1:00 – 4:30pm
(NO lunch serve d)

Schedule:

(No lunch served)
12:30 pm Doors open – Guinn Auditorium on Louisiana College Campus
1:00 Welcome
Voices of LC
Ben Waites
Testify
Door prizes
2:30 Break
3:00 Concert – The Kingsmen
4:30 Dismiss

REGISTRATION

You can register online or mail in the registration form below with a check for $15 per person. The deadline it register is noon on Friday, October 3rd.

Download Registration Form

To register by mail download the registration form and mail the completed form with your full payment to:

Louisiana Baptist Convention
Attn: Jeff Ingram
P.O. Box 311
Alexandria, LA 71309

Thursday

“Leave the children alone,

and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me,

because the kingdom of heaven

is made up of people like this.”

~Matthew 19:14, HCSB~

I’m reminded of the chorus, “Jesus Loves the Little Children”, I learned as a child.

Nancy Carruth is home.  Thanks for your continues prayers for him.

I’m praying today to two people I’ll not name.  One is a former student.  The other I do not personally know.  I know you have your own list too.  I’m so glad God loves to hear us pray for other people.

Baptist Press has a facelift.  It has been transformed from a form based on a newspaper to one more friendly to various forms of technology.  You can find the links by going to the end of the first article at the same link we have been using each day.

Georgia Barnett – Day 5

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Love to Tell His Story” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/18/love-to-tell-his-story/
  • Oh, give thanks to the Lord!                                                                                                                           Call upon His name;                                                                                                                                              make known His deeds among the peoples!                                                                                                                                              ~1 Chronicles 16:8~
  • “I Love to Tell the Story” –   http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/l/ilttts.htm                                                Be sure to read the second paragraph above the lyrics.

Hope Center in Roseland  will be open from 9:00 to 5:00 today.

  • Drop in and look around.    
  • Volunteer to help with work improvements being made there.
  • Volunteer to help with working in sorting and selling.
  • Volunteer to help hang flyers in your area or throughout the association.
  • Pray for the ministry to impact lives in a positive way for the Lord.
  • “Do Something!”

Thanks to all of you who are so faithful in reading and praying.  You are the reason for so many blessings in lives!

Anna Lee