Wednesday Addition

Senior Adult Revival – The service at Greensburg was wonderful.  I’m so thankful I’m a senior adult and got to spend three mornings with the other senior adults from this area.  I feel so blessed!

Kentwood was represented by a number of people each day, but today, one of the oldest, if not the oldest member was there.  Ninety-four year old, Mrs. Susie Wales was there and so proud to be with all the others.

Hope Center 

Saturday, youth and adults from several churches moved in shelving and clothing.  This was the first big step leading to what has been done since then.

This afternoon there were three men and five ladies working.  There was a strong sense of unity among the people, even though we were from Roseland, East Fork, Kedron, and Kentwood.  That’s the way it has been.   Some days the people were from these and other churches, but no one person or church has had to do all the work. Tomorrow morning, ladies from New Zion will begin work at 8:00 and 9:00.  I don’t know who else will join us but I know God is already planning who will be there and what will be accomplished.  Is he sending you?

Four new nine foot pipes have been installed to hang clothes were installed this afternoon. They are already being put to use.  

This middle of the afternoon a truck and trailer arrived WITH TWO NEW AIR CONDITIONERS. The owner of the building arrived shortly.  They were hard at work on the first air conditioner.  I don’t have a time, but the building should begin to get cool some time tomorrow.  We will be so thankful!

More great news – Tomorrow, clay and gravel will arrive to make the circle around the building.  That will be a big and needed improvement.

I wish we had taken before and after pictures.  It is so amazing to see how much work has been done.  You cannot appreciate the difference unless you saw the building Monday.

There was a representative of Second Harvest there this morning.  I’m not sure when the first food will be distributed, but Tuesday is the day set aside to begin registering people.

Sylvester Humphrey said God surely had to be in this by the way the ladies were working in those “warm” conditions.  He mentioned a specific name, but I’ll just say “ladies”.  I certainly can see God’s hand at work.

This project began months ago when it was planted in two hearts.  Since then, associational leadership, an associational missions team, a finance team, pastors, sixteen churches, the La. Baptist Convention, and others have joined this team.

The Sunday School lesson Sunday was about unity in Christ.  It has been wonderful to see people from five different churches working at the same time with a common purpose.  We have seen the beginning of a cooperative effort of people and churches with a  project that will impact the people of Tangipahoa and St. Helena in a big way.

May God richly bless each volunteer and each visitor/customer.  Each one could possibly leave Hope Center with more than than expected.  They could leave with Jesus in their hearts and lives.  God is surely at work!

Wednesday

“We give thanks to You, God;

we give thanks to You,

for Your name is near.

People tell about Your wonderful works.”

~Psalm 75:1, HCSB~

Senior Adult Revival – Tuesday was good too!  I’m looking forward to this morning in Greensburg.  It all begins at 9:15 with plenty of coffee, treats, friends, hugs, good music, and wonderful preaching.  There will also be enough food to feed half of Greensburg!  God blessed the gathering Monday and Tuesday.  I’m sure He will be back today.

Hope Center – The news on the air condition is not good.  Now, the expected date for installation is Friday.  Work in going on there anyway.  I will be there after the revival today and again at 8:00 in the morning.  Come join us.  The work is easier and more fun when others are there.  I know God will bless our efforts!  I have a new request, coat hangers (new or used)!  You can give them to me or drop them off yourself.  This is a project of sixteen churches.

Fall Food Roundup – Food is being collected in area Baptist Churches for the children of the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.  The truck from the home will pick up at FBC, Kentwood early Monday morning.  You may take your food until Sunday night.  Leave it in the the stairwell to the church office.  This is a project of churches all across out state.

Operation Christmas Child – Our craft day is Saturday.  We will meet at 1:00 at FBC, K to make items to go into the boxes we are sending.  You do not need to be “crafty” or to bring a craft to share, but it will be okay if you do.  This is a project of churches of various denominations around the world, not just mine.  Join the spirit of unity and purpose!

Easley Family – Joe and Jean Easley were still in Greensburg the last I heard.  I also leaned there have been others in the family with serious problems.  Their God, who is also mine, is more than sufficient to pray for them.  Join the family and friends in praying for them.

Luberta Allen

Born: October 11, 1923
Died: September 08, 2014

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “One Amazing Letter” –    http://odb.org/2014/09/10/one-amazing-letter/
  • I will not forget Your word.                                                                                                                                                                            ~Psalm 119:16 ~            How shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to Thy Word.                                                                                                                                                                    ~Psalm 119:9 ~       The Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword.                                                                                                                                                                                                 ~ Hebrews 4:12~

I know I have included lots of “announcements” lately, but I consider them “opportunities”.  Some of them surely are within you time, money, and physical capabilities.  You can participate whether you are a member of FBC, K or not.  Consider the task and choose the one(s) that work for you!  Contact me if you need more information.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Be very careful, then, how you live—

not as unwise but as wise,”

~Ephesians 5:15 ~

 

Macy Gueldner   –

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Lonnie Richardson

Born: April 25, 1947
Died: September 06, 2014

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Senior Adult Revival at NZBC

What a great meeting we had!  The church was full.  The preaching was good.  The singing was wonderful.  Food was plentiful and delicious.  Hugs were available everywhere.  God’s presence was felt in all that was done.

Today, the revival service will be at Kedron Baptist Church.  Fellowship and morning refreshments begin at 9:15, followed by choir practice at 9:30, and the service at 10:00.  If you missed yesterday, you can’t get a “retake”, but you can come today and tomorrow and experience revival with us.

Hope Center

After revival, I was privileged to work with a team of ladies from the Kentwood area at Hope Center.  It was the first time to begin organizing the things that will be sold.  The efforts of the ladies really made a difference.  There’s much more to do, so contact Sylvester Humphry or someone else to volunteer.  Remember, everyone is a volunteer. Many volunteers will be needed now and in the future.  Be thinking about how you can work Hope Center (food bank and/or thrift store) in your schedule.  Prepare to be greatly blessed.

We discovered a need yesterday.  Hope Center needs coat hangers.  If you bring some to FBC, Kentwood, I will deliver them.  You can leave them in the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, K.

The Lord’s Church, September 2014

1. Worship time adjustments for Sept. 21 – Sunday School at 9:15 AM and worship at 10:30 AM. (Sept 14- worship 9:30 AM / Life Group at 11).

2. New Children’s Ministry begins on Sept. 21 with Children’s Church at 10:30 AM

3. Revival begins on Sept. 21 at 10:30 with Pastor Louis Husser from Crossgate Church n Robert, LA. Revival continues Sunday night through Wednesday night at 6:30 each night. Pastor Louis’s wife, Charlotte, will be leading our music Sunday- Wednesday Nights.

4. New Young adult Sunday school class beginning as well on Sept 21.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Truett Cathy was a modern day hero.  No, he did not rescue people from burning buildings or hang the moon in place, but he had a food business that honored God and was concerned about people, especially young people.  When we visit Jason, we visit Berry College where Truett Cathy invested his money and efforts to help young people in so many ways – a place to live, someone to care about them, food, camp, and many others things, but the greatest was his Christian example and opportunities for them.  Truett Cathy’s life on earth is over, but he lives on through the lives of many young people.  Truett Cathy was a hero because he let Jesus to live in and show through his life.  Well done, Mr. Cathy.

Devotional, Scriptures,  a Quote, and a Song

  • “A Possum’s Pose” –   http://odb.org/2014/09/09/a-possums-pose/

  • [The Lord] neither faints nor is weary.                                                                                                              ~Isaiah 40:28~          

“Cast your cares upon the Lord and He will sustain you.”                                                                                                                  ~Psalm 55:22~

 

Please continue to pray for all the health and other needs that have been listed lately.

Anna Lee

Monday

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro

throughout the whole earth,

to show Himself strong

on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”

~2 Chronicles 16:9a, NKJV~

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Sow What?” –   http://odb.org/2014/09/08/sow-what/
  • He who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.                                                                                                        ~Proverbs 11:18~
“He who goes out weeping,                                                                              carrying seed to sow,                                                                                              will return with songs of joy,                                                                            carrying sheaves with him.”                                                                                                                     ~Psalm 126:6~

I was given information about some area churches yesterday.  I trust you will be thankful for these reports.

  • “We fed over 200 folks today at homecoming. They got a spiritual meal, courtesy of Gregg Potts and a down home southern meal too. It was nice to see so many and enjoy our newly remodeled fellowship hall and our new kitchen. Thanks to all who attended EFBC homecoming today. And for everyone who worked so hard on it. And a big thanks to Bro mike for all the hours he has put in at the church on the remodel.”
  • New Zion Baptist Church had five (5) decisions yesterday morning!
  • Roseland had a live band from their membership yesterday and looks forward to hearing more from them.
  • Spring Creek Baptist Church began a new Sunday School class yesterday “that will meet in the Grand Foyer of the new building.  The goal of this class is to dig a little deeper than what is usually possible in a normal class and to begin their journey they are beginning with the study Experiencing God Knowing And Doing The Will Of God.”
  • Bro. Jonathan and Ashley Statham were honored at a pounding yesterday at Kentwood.

Operation Christmas Child Quotes

  • “My neighborhood church collected items during vacation bible school. I pick stuff up all year round and have a bin full to fill shoebox. This year I took my 5 year old nephew to the store to pick up some toys he thought other children might like. He was so excited to take his bag of toys, school supplies, and hygiene items and donate them!” – Melanie S.
  • “My daughter Arianna was crowned National American Miss Georgia Princess Queen and has chosen to use her title to collect donations and pack boxes for Operation Christmas. Arianna is only six years old, but has a huge heart for other kids. When she heard there were kids who don’t get gifts she wanted to send all her gifts to them.” – Gina B.
  • “I thank God for the shoe box I received full of things I needed, but the most important gift was that I got to know Jesus and accepted Him as my Lord in my life. It was the first time I attended Church. Then, I was invited to study the class The Greatest Journey and I was very excited to have my own book to work on. It helped me grow and know Jesus’ life. I realized I had to change my behavior because of Jesus’ love. At home we have a lot of problems, but after I started to talk the Word of God to my parents, something started to happen because they started to come with me to church.” Maria Jose
  • “My daughter’s church is very involved in this ministry. She and her daughters, 10 and 11, look for things all year. I think they get as much, or more, from this ministry as those receiving the boxes!” – Jo Anne G.

The Senior Adult Revival for Two Rivers Association will be Monday – Wednesday.

  • 9:15 – Fellowship
  • 9:30 – Choir Practice
  • 10:00 – Service followed by lunch.
  • Different churches are providing the meal each day, so you do not have to cook for a pot luck lunch each day.

Hope Center Volunteers

I know of volunteers working at the center Monday and Tuesday afternoons and Thursday.  Feel free to join them.  “Do Something” is the theme of the Georgia Barnett Offering this year.  We can all contribute to missions in our area by volunteering.

Frozen Food to a Family

The delivery was made and the food was so greatly appreciated.  You sent food and love in those quart size bags yesterday.  Start filling bags for the first Sunday of next month.

 May God bless each one who makes the effort to help in any of these efforts.  

Anna Lee

Sunday

“You rejoice in this, though now for a short time

you have had to struggle in various trials

so that the genuineness of your faith—

more valuable than gold,

which perishes though refined by fire—

may result in praise, glory, and honor

at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

~1 Peter 1:6-7, HCSB~

 

Ron and Alana Ichter Greenwich, missionaries to Santa Catarina, Brazil have retired after 30 years and are returning home to Louisiana this weekend.  Her dad was my music minister/children’s choir director when I was a child.  Later, when Jennie served as a journeyman in Brazil, she taught the children of the Greenwich and Blackwell families, both from LA.  Sweet memories!  Her parents are also retired Brazilian ministers to Brazil.  They live in Minden, LA and are so excited to have Alana home.  Bro. Bill still serves on the church staff working with senior adults.  I might add that some of the third generation of the Ichter family are currently serving as missionaries.  What an legacy!  How they have blessed and been blessed!  I wonder how many souls will be in heaven because of the Ichter Clan.  Please pray for Ron and Alana as they make this big change in their lives.

You may remember praying for a little boy named Eli.  This is an update.

Today one year ago we came home from the hospital after the chemotherapy was over for good ! We claimed it and u claimed it with me…I remember how all of you came in agreement with me and for me that it was not over for him. I clearly remember the walk down the hallway to go home..it was awesome. I’m lucky to have a healthy boy and it teaches you to not take a day for granted and that you tell each other you love each other as much as possible. He’s a blessing… He’s smart ..he could teach lots of people to not sweat the small stuff in life and everyday battles. Money isn’t everything…materials aren’t everything.. Its who is in your life and the laughter as and the memory making a and the love as and hugs….don’t waste your day being upset over things we have no control of… My dad was that way to and I saw so much of him in Eli…. Each day is a gift..invest I n people.. This world is too full of people in it for themselves… Invest..smile.. Laugh ..love …its what got us thru each day in the battle and still today.

Boyce Otis Simmons

Born: January 31, 1932
Died: September 06, 2014

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Dorothy Rodriguez Burnthorn
Born: December 10, 1928
Died: September 05, 2014

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Norton “Bo” Varnado 
Born: March 17, 1960
Died: September 04, 2014

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Edward Ridgedell
Born: November 20, 1943
Died: September 05, 2014

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Today is the day for frozen food for a family.  Bring your bags to my classroom this morning.  Food will be delivered today.

Saturday is the first craft day for Operation Christmas Child.  Plan to spend your afternoon with us doing something that will be shared with children during the Christmas season.  You can bring some crafts to lead others to making or just show up and help out.  Either way will be appreciated.

The Senior Adult Revival is Monday through Wednesday at 10:00 with lunch following that.

  • Monday – New Zion Baptist Church
  • Tuesday – Kedron Baptist Church
  • Wednesday – Greensburg

The Kentwood church van will be leaving at 9:15 Tuesday and Wednesday for members who choose to ride with them.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “More of Him, Less of Me” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/07/more-of-him-less-of-me/
  • I also count all things loss                                                                                         or the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord.                                                                                                           ~Philippians 3:8~                     
         God and our Father: To Whom be glory for ever.”                                                                                                                                           ~Galatians 1:4-5~

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!  Make him the center of this day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“What man among you,

if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

If you then, you who are evil,

know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will your Father in heaven

give good things to those who ask Him!”

~Matthew 7:9-11, HCSB~

 

Macy Gueldner

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Peggy Simmons

Please pray for Peggy Simmons and her family.

Yvonne Birch

Yvonne is still having some issues with pain related to previous problems.  Pray for the medication to give relief.

Barbara Hutchinson

Barbara is having some nerve issues.  Pray for her as she continues to seek the best path for relief.

Norton “Bo” Varnado

Born: March 17, 1960
Died: September 04, 2014

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Baptist Press

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Devotional, Scripture, and Songs

  • “Let Me be Singing” –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.                                                                                                           ~Psalm 150:6~
  • “When We All Get to Heaven” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/w/wwag2hvn.htm                                                                                                                                                                                                 “Wonderful Words of Life” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/o/wondword.htm

The Friday morning Bible study is so rewarding to me.  Our number is growing.  Discussions are so interesting.  We are all seeking for a better understanding of the “woman of the week” as we compare her life to our lives.  Next Friday, we will study Gomer.  You can prepare for the lesson by studying Hosea 1-3.

Ladies, please don’t forget your quart-sized bags of home prepared foods for a family tomorrow.  I can tell you now that these foods will be greatly appreciated.  A family member told me how blessed the family was to have Christian friends.  Let’s be sure to live up to that great name. “Christian”, in this effort and in all we do.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Create in me a pure heart, O God,

and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

~Psalm 51:10~

Continue to pray for Andy and Betty Taylor as he has medicine adjusted, injections in Betty’s eyes (only one yesterday), and other aches and pains.  They seem to have had more than their share in the last few years.

Susan Rimes is doing better and plans to attend Bible study this morning.  Let’s pray she continues to feel well.

Please continue to pray for Debbie Bales and her family.  Debbie’s mother, sister, and brother-in-law are all sick at the same time.  Pray she does well dealing with all these situations plus the normal stresses of life.

Williard Jefferson Ard

Born: May 26, 1926 Died: September 03, 2014

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Hope Center

The training yesterday morning went very well.  More volunteers than expected attended the meeting.  What a great response!  More volunteers will be needed though to keep the ministry open daily.  If interested, I’m confident you will get a good report from those who got information and a tour yesterday morning.  If you are able to help, please do so.  You will be blessed!  I’ll help anyone who wants to get connected.  Rest assured, that the message of Jesus will be shared at Hope Center.  It will be a place to find something greater than food and clothing.

Sunday is the first Sunday of the month.  That means it is the day to take frozen food in quart sized bags.  I’ll have ice chests in my Sunday School room ready for you to deposit your items.  I have spoken with the family.  They feel so blessed just to know we love them and want to help them in this way.

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Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “With Him Forever” – http://odb.org/2014/09/05/with-him-forever/
  • For what is your life?                                                                                             It is even a vapor that appears for a little time                                     and then vanishes away.                                                                                                                                                                ~James 4:14~                                 “In my Father’s house are many rooms…                                                   I am going there to prepare a place for you.”                                                                                                                       ~John 14:2~
  • ‘When We All Get to Heaven” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/w/wwag2hvn.htm

I don’t like to ask for prayer for our world and our country every day, but events in our world and here in America are a daily reminder of how far our world is from Heaven is so many ways.  Take some time away from current events and focus on heaven today.  Pray people will be ready to face eternity because, one way or another, we will all do that one day.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Yours, LORD,

is the greatness and the power

and the glory and the splendor

and the majesty,

for everything in the heavens and on earth

belongs to You.

Yours, LORD, is the kingdom,

and You are exalted as head over all.”

~1 Chronicles 29:11, HCSB~

 

Ray and Beverly Blackwell are both in medical need now.  He had another treatment yesterday.  She was diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer problem and given two units of blood.  Please pray for both of them and their family.

Mrs. Hellen Morris will soon be returning to Kentwood.  Keep her and her family in your prayers.

Hope Center training at the church in Roseland at 10 A.M.  Lots of volunteers will be needed, so please come get in on the ground floor.

The Women of the Bible Study in the morning will be on Abigail.  If you cannot remember a lot about her, read I Samuel 25: 2-42 and come hear the discussion.

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Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and Songs

  • “The Barking Lion” –  http://odb.org/2014/09/04/the-barking-lion/
  • “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches.”                                                                                                                ~Proverbs 22:1~
  • “The purest treasure mortal times afford is a spotless reputation.”                                                                                                                                                      ~Shakespeare~
  • “More Like Jesus Would I Be” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/o/morelikj.htm           “More Like the Master” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/o/morelikj.htm

“Do Something” today to impact someone for Jesus!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

Training for Hope Center

The training tomorrow will be at FBC Roseland instead of the Hope Center.
Kim Gill

Ministry Assistant
Baptist Associations of Southeast Louisiana
To get to the church:
  1. On highway 51 traveling from the north, turn right at the traffic light.
  2. Go two blocks to the school.
  3. Turn right at school.  Travel one block.
  4. Turn left for one block.
  5. You’ll see the church on your right.

Anna Lee