Tuesday

“Pray also for me,

that the message may be given to me

when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.”

~Ephesians 6:19~

Anne Ellzey

Anne has been transferred to room 111 at the hospital in Greensburg.  Pray for her as she works to get that left side moving again.

Fornie Schum

Please pray for my brother-in-law’s, Donnie Eudy of Ponchatoula, aunt who is in ICU at North Oaks.

Birthday Party

The “young” ladies of FBC,K will meet at Nyla’s to celebrate the January birthday.  Our party scheduled for last Tuesday had to be postposed due to all the sleet.  I hope to see you at 11:00.  Mrs. Fay Gehringer is baking the cake for us.  Please feel free to bring a friend.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “An Important Command”

http://odb.org/

Life’s Story – “The Employment Miracle”

http://academictips.org/blogs/employment-miracle/

Hymn of the Day – “Life’s Railway to Heaven”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/r/lrailway.htm

“He will be our Guide even to the end.” Psalm 48:14

I know I included this hymn recently, but this is the one God sent me too immediately after read “The Employment Miracle”.

Baptist Press

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&shva=1#inbox/143f9c6270098fd1

Youth

I don’t always know much about the youth events because I do not have someone involved, but I do know there is a D-Now scheduled for Feb. 21-22.  If you need more information, contact Bro. Michael Wilson at 229-8111.

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

From Wendy A. Fowler

Dad’s oldest brother, Gaylon Alford, passed away Saturday night.
Please remember the family in the following week as they arrange a
memorial service to celebrate his life. Thank you for all your
prayers.

Peggy Jean Stinson
(May 5, 1954 – February 2, 2014)

A resident of Kentwood, left to meet her mom and dad at 2:34 PM on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at her home. She was born May 5, 1954 in Kentwood and was 59 years of age. Survived by 2 sisters, Linda Burt and Lois Pittman and husband, Roger; 2 brothers, Paul and Earl Stinson and a very special friend and caretaker, Ann LaRocca. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Adelaide Stinson and nephew, Raymond Burt. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com

Monday

 

“I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy,

to offer your bodies as living sacrifices,

holy and pleasing to God—t

his is your spiritual act of worship.”

~Romans 12:1~

 

Suzie Daniel Dickinson will soon be released from the hospital to go to a long-tern care facility.  She needs to gain some strength to be given the cancer treatment she needs.  She grew up in Amite.

Glen McMillan passed away.  Please remember the family in your prayers.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Resolve To Resolve”

http://odb.org/

Motivational Story – “Texting while Driving”

http://academictips.org/blogs/texting-while-driving/

Hymn of the Day – “Take My Life and Let it Be”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/m/tmlalib.htm

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party for January

  • Tuesday at Nyla’s
  • 11:00 A.M.
  • Bring someone with you.

Thanks for being there to pray for each person/family mentioned.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Learn the truth and never reject it.

Get wisdom, self control, and understanding.”

~Proverbs 23:23 NCV~

 

The ice is finally gone!  It was pretty one day, but the people in our area simple don’t know how to continue normal life with ice outside.  I’m thankful power outages in our area were not nearly as bad as expected.  I’m also thankful the power companies prepared for the worse while hoping for the best.  People got tired of being stuck inside, but otherwise seem to have made it through the week in good shape.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Guidance Needed”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Story – “A Message from Above”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-message-from-above/

This story could be the very one that changes your perspective on life today.

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/i/jisnikno.htm

I’m so thankful I know the name of Jesus and all He represents to His children. The Sunday School lesson for tomorrow, based on Romans 1:16-25 is a good reminder that His name means eternity to us.  Let’s work hard to make sure every person gets to hear His name.

Romans 1:16-17

New International Version (NIV)

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

 

Have a great Lord’s Day.  Don’t try to make it your day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“We grow up like flowers and then dry up and die.  

We are like a passing shadow that does not last.”

~Job 14:2, NCV~

Susan Rimes

Susan got a good report, “Come back in six months”.  Thank God she is so much better and not in the constant pain that bothered her so long.

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

“Miss” Ferrie Gene’s surgery was a success, but that doesn’t mean her first night following surgery was without pain.  Pray for her to show steady improvement until she is better than she was before surgery.

Savana Allen

Savana got a good report from the doctor today.  Thank God with Savana and her family.

Gretchen Simpson

Gretchen has a small fracture in her elbow and will not be able to use that arm for a couple of weeks.  Join Gretchen and her family in thanking God that her break was not a major problem.

Numerous deaths, wakes, and funerals

I don’t think I have ever known of a greater number of deaths than we have had in our area in the last few weeks.

Ernie “Allen” Hyde 

(January 29, 1968 – January 24, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2396637&fh_id=10545

Mona Jean Nunnery McCandlish
(August 22, 1943 – January 30, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2396669&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press 

 BPNews.net

I’ve already picked out a few of these stories to read after I get this posted.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Heard by God”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Stories – “That Little Girl”

http://academictips.org/blogs/that-little-girl/

I enjoyed the story and can see how it can inspire others, but I would hope the write realized she was “blessed”, no simply “lucky”.

Hymn of the Day – “Trusting Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trusting.htm

We have had many deaths in our community and some in my family.  When our days are difficult, it is wonderful to be able to trust Jesus and let Him handle everything.  Enjoy the simple words and sweet melody of this song.

Reminder – The “Young” Ladies Birthday Party for January had to be postponed.  We will meet at Nyla’s Tuesday at 11:00 to celebrate the January birthdays.

We have a date!  Jennie and her family will “cross the pond” July 11th.  It will be so good to have them stateside, even if not in our state, for a whole year.  I’m marking my calendar and counting the days!

I hope you have a blessed day today and that you are a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

Friday (might feel like Monday!)

“My flesh and my heart fails;

but God is the strength of my heart,

and my portion forever.”

~ Psalm 73:26 ~

 

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackwell

“Miss” Ferrie Gene’s shoulder surgery was going well according to the last report I had.  Please pray for her as she goes through recovery and rehab in the coming days.

Macy Guelder

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

More Deaths

Claude Hyde, Jr.
(July 19, 1955 – January 28, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2395834&fh_id=10545

Lois Dykes
(January 18, 1923 – January 28, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2395981&fh_id=10545

Andrew J. Sceroler Jr.
October 15, 1934 – January 30, 2014

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Andrew-Sceroler&lc=2672&pid=169408119&mid=5836950

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Buyer’s Remorse”

http://odb.org/

“Tips for a Beautiful Life” 

http://academictips.org/blogs/tips-for-a-beautiful-life/

I could add a few more times about serving and honoring God.  I’m sure you could too.

Hymn of the Day – “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/l/slaslus.htm

Baptist Press

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/143e56f266d1c03f

Announcements

  • Dick Van Dyke Bible Study
    • 10:00 this morning
    • Taco soup lunch to follow
  • “Young” Ladies Birthday Party
    • Tuesday at 11:00
    • Nyla’s in Osyka
  • Mission project for February – Collecting linens for Restore
  • BCM Lunch
    • Southeaster
    • Last Wednesday of February

I think we can all say we are thankful to have seen the white sleet because it was so beautiful, but also thankful it is disappearing.  Be careful as you walk around and drive.  I know several people who have fallen and one family that is fine following a terrible accident on the black ice.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace,

goodwill toward men.”

~Luke 2:14, NKJV~

 

Chris Primes

Chris has continued to recover from his recent surgery.  He says he is doing a little better with the pain and looks forward to many more painless days ahead.  Keep him in your prayers.

Weather Improving

We haven’t been on the road in several days, but I certainly am looking forward to getting out to continue my life’s activities.

Bible Study

I’m planning to resume the Dick Van Dyke Bible Study tomorrow morning in the Heritage room at 10:00 A.M.   We will also have out monthly meal.  We’re eating taco soup.  Please pass the word along.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

The current plans are to make up the missed missed party Tuesday, February 4th at 11:00 A.M. at Nyla’s.  We will celebrate the January birthdays.

Obituaries Completed

Harry Goynes

Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Arcola from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday.

Penny Dees McDowell

Visitation will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, on Friday, January 31, 2014.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Angola Inmate Health Kits

Thanks to those who participated in this mission project.  If you missed this opportunity, stay alert, there’s always something else to do.  It’s not too late to contribute linens for Restore.  Put your items inside the office entrance or main entrance to FBC, Kentwood.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Precious in God’s Eyes”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Thought – “A Father, a Daughter, and a Dog”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-father-a-daughter-and-a-dog/

Hymn of the Day – “Precious Memories”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/e/premomen.htm

It’s 14 degrees this morning.  Be safe.  Stay warm.

Anna Lee