Wednesday

“But as it is written:

‘Eye has not seen,

nor ear heard,

nor have entered into the heart of man

the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.'”

~1 Corinthians 2:9, NKJV~

 

Please pray for Susie Sharkey as she has knee surgery this morning.

 

Week of Prayer for International Missions

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=10717&LanguageID=1709

 

Baptist Press is always worthy of a read.

BPNews.net

 

Eliga R.N. Wicker

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1845401&fh_id=10545

 

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?

Even sinners love those who love them.”

~Luke 6:32 NIV~

 

From Sherry Rosamond

Please keep my dad Johnnie Smith in yours as he will be haveing a pace maker put in on Dec 18.

 

Week of Prayer for International Missions: Day 4

 http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=10716&LanguageID=1709

The Senior Adult Christmas Lunch at FBC,Kentwood will be Wednesday at 11:00 A.M.

Don’t forget to show special kindness to people you know and to total strangers.

Anna Lee

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and comes down from the Father of lights,

with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

~James 1:17, NKJV~

 

I would like to put 3 people on the prayer list. The first one is Mrs. Floyce Britt formerly of Brookhaven, Miss. She now lives in Hattiesburg, Miss for many years. She is our Sister -in-law Demple Smith’s mother. She is in hospital not doing well at all.
Had a heart attack and now things are not improving. The 2nd person is Frank’s brother Mike Smith who will be having 70% blockage in his neck taken care of the 6th of December. The 3rd person is my brother, Charles Fortenberry who will be having knee replacement in North Carolina Dec.6th. I know this is a lot at one one time but would appreciate prayers for all 3 people. Thank you so very much.
Love you all,
Sue (Smith)

 Please pray for Carol New as she has knee replacement surgery.
Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions
Day 2 – Embracing the Unengaged
Make today a better day by helping someone or by performing a random act of kindness.  You’ll be blessed!
Anna Lee

Sunday

“Dear friends,

let us continue to love one another,

for love comes from God.

Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”

~1 John 4:7 NLT~

December 2 – 9, 2012 = Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

Day 1 – Egypt

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=10714&LanguageID=1709

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Have a meaningful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Dear children,

let us stop just saying we love each other;

let us really show it by our actions.”

~1 John 3:18 NLT~

I’m sure all of you have seen the picture of the New York policeman who bought socks and boots for a homeless man.  He certainly showed love with his actions.  He didn’t do it for publicity though.  I have also been hearing lots of stories of Random Acts of Kindness such as buying the meal of the person behind you at a drive-through.  I think the Christmas season is an ideal time to put into practice the above verse.

Tomorrow, Southern Baptists will begin a week of pray for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.  This is the fund that supports 50% of the funds for all our international missions.  100% of the money given to this fund will be used for throughout the world to share the message about Jesus that can save lives for a home in heaven for eternity.  During this time we will learn how to BE His heart, hands and voice, no matter the cost?”

Check out this site to learn more.

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=5624&LanguageID=1709

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Friday

That you may love the Lord your God,

listen to his voice,

and hold fast to him.

For the Lord is your life,

and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers,

Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.”

~Deuteronomy 30:20 NIV~

Mr. Billy Travis’ surgery was postponed until 7 A.M. this morning.  That give time for more praying for him and for his family.

Thankfulness: Day 30

I’m thankful for sweet memories and thankful for “treasures” I have that bring these memories to mind.  I’m a sentimental person and love to be surrounded by my “treasures”, many of which most people would not allow in their homes.  To me they are valuable, not for their real worth, but for the people and events they remind me of.  I hope you have some special “treasures” too.

Thanks for putting up with my thankfulness series.  I’ll be back with a new list in November 2013.

The Sunday School literature that did not arrive for us last week is scheduled to be here this afternoon.  Call the FBC,K office this afternoon to see if it is here..  If so, your books will be available for pickup until 5:00 P.M.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional by Holley Gerth

http://holleygerth.com/how-do-you-know-when-to-say-yes-and-when-to-say-no/#comments

 Have a fantastic Friday!

Anna Lee

Thursday Afternoon

I need to provide more information on the post from this morning.

  • The cards are for the inmates to send to family and friends.  After you purchase a box of religious Christmas cards, put a stamp on each envelope.  I usually try to buy Christmas stamps.  Deliver them to FBC, Kentwood or to your own church if they are participating.
  • The toys are for the children of migrant workers.  The toys should be new, but unwrapped so it can be determined what  age and sex child will best match.

Thanks to all who will participate.  Remember, you have until Wednesday of next week to turn these in.

Thursday

“I have set you as a light to the Gentiles,

that you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:47~

Thankfulness: Day 29

I’m thankful for willing workers.  They might be willing to do different things, but they are willing to do various tasks without expecting to get paid or even thanked.  I appreciate those who notice needs in their homes, jobs, churches, and communities and gladly meet those needs.  I believe more people notice the needs, than meet the needs, but I’m especially thankful for those who do both.

Rene Deck was at church last night.  She is doing well following her surgery.  Susie Sharkey and Elizabeth Carol New will both have surgery next week.  Pray all goes well during surgery and recovery is complete and timely.

Jimmy Schwartz continues to improve at home.  Keep him in your prayers.

Pray for Mr. Billy Travis and his family as he has a serious surgery today.

Pray for Sam Liberto as he recovers from some stents he received last week.

Continue to pray for the homebound as the colder weather tends to make them stay in even more.

The Georgia Barnett goal at FBC,K was exceeded by about $75.00.  Thank-you to all who gave to help win the lost in Louisiana.

The anual senior adult Christmas lunch will be Wednesday, Dec. 5th at 11 a.m.  We will have a guest entertainer you will enjoy.

Two associational Christmas opportunities

  • Stamped religious Christmas cards for the inmates of the parish jails
  • New unwrapped Christmas toys for children of migrant workers

The deadline for these two projects is Wednesday, December 5th at FBC,K.  Goals in other churches may vary slightly.

Looking ahead, the annual Lottie Moor Christmas Tea for our association will be Sunday, December 30th at 2 P.M. at FBC, K.  This is an opportunity to join with other ladies and girls to learn more about Lottie Moon and our annual offering for international missions.

Pray for each of us to be more willing when we notice needs or are asked to help meet needs.

Anna Lee