Friday

 

 

Every word of God is flawless;

he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Proverbs 30:5

The Beth Moore simulcast is tonight and tomorrow morning. If you do not have a ticket yet, please call FBC, Kentwood (985-229-8111). If you have not already begun to pray for those attending, please do so. There will be thousands of ladies watch this at the same time at different locations. Pray may hearts will be touched and lives changed because of this experience.

KOMpray

Kids on Mission Pray

August 1, 2008

“Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God

belongs to such as these,”

Luke 18:16b

 

PANCAKES WITH WHAT?

Pancakes are one of my favorite foods for breakfast. Now and then I even eat them for dinner-I use butter and syrup, sometimes strawberries, chocolate chips or nuts. Whatever you like, you can put it on a pancake!

One day, some Christian workers in the Himalayas (really high mountains in South Asia) went out to give Christian tracts and verses from the Bible to the people in their town. They did not expect the kind of topping they got for their pancakes-chili sauce!

It was a special day, and the Tibetan women served pancakes and tea for free. It is part of their religion. They just wanted to make their god happy. The more food they gave away, the more they thought their god would love them.

The Tibetan Buddhists did “prostration.” It looks like exercise but it is another way they offer worship to their god-they start standing up straight. Next they bend their knees then kneel on the ground. They touch their foreheads all the way down to the ground, and start all over again.

The Christians walked all over town and gave the Buddhist people the Christian tracts and the Bible verses. They drank tea and ate a lot of pancakes WITH chili sauce too. Please pray the Tibetan people will read God’s Word. Ask God to show them that He loves them and teach them that Jesus is their true Bread of Life.

MORE PRAYER REQUESTS FROM MISSIONARY KIDS

My brother is going to college. Please pray for him.

CN, age 10 (East Asia)

Please pray for my friend Noah. He broke his femur bone. Please pray for my school that boys and girls there will know God. KENDALL, age 7, (Central, Eastern and Southern Africa)

I need prayer for me. I have dengue fever. RACHELLE, age 10 (South Asia)

Please pray for me as I prepare for college. Pray that I get a good roommate, keep growing spiritually, and do well academically. I would like to thank the Lord that Liberty University is close to family in the states and that it gives a good scholarship to IMB MKs. CHARLES, age 17 (Pacific Rim)

Me and my sister are trying to skip a grade, because the school we go to has two six grades. If they don’t put my sister in 7th, we might have to move. We have to make a decision soon. We live in Nepal. There the language is Nepali. Nepalis are poor. There are a lot of riots and “bundhs” (strikes). They burn bikes & tires sometimes. Most are not Christians. GISELLE, age 9 (South Asia)

Please pray that the nation of South Africa will come to know Jesus more, JARED, age 17 (Central, Eastern and Southern Africa)

My best friend is moving before we get back to Brazil from America and it will be hard for him to move. When you pray, please pray for him. KENNETH, age 11 (South America)

Pray for me. Pray for an overwhelming passion to flow from my heart for these people. I’m really dry spiritually. I need God to open doors and pave a way for me to reach these people. Many of them are Muslims. They live in a barren desert that is hard to live in. Pray for their hearts to be opened. Pray for dreams and visions in their lives that will lead them to understand more about Jesus. Pray that God can use me to make a difference. Thanks so much. STRATTON, age 17, (Central, Eastern and Southern Africa)

Please pray for our ministry here. Pray for my parents and the other team members as they work to tell others about Jesus.

Please pray for people I know here in Senegal that do not know Jesus. The man who guards our house at night is not a Christian, the lady that washes our clothes, the neighborhood guards, and my mom’s best friend-please pray that they will all come to believe in Jesus. DILLON, age 15 (West Africa)

May you be blessed in all you do today and realize it!

Anna Lee

Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Barbara Hutchinson requests prayer as she prepares for surgery at North Oaks Tuesday morning.

Kaleigh Lynn Guy
(February 19, 1986 – July 30, 2008)

Kaleigh Lynn Guy
Kaleigh Lynn Guy born February 19, 1986 and went to be with her Lord on July 30, 2008 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, after a brief illness. Kaleigh was 22, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Greensburg. Kaleigh was a Senior at Louisiana State University majoring in Political Science with concentration in Pre-Law. She was an honor student and a member of several honor societies. She was employed by Tiger Talk at the LSU Foundation. Kaleigh was a 2004 Honor Graduate of Oak Forest Academy where she was a cheerleader. She was also a member of Day’s United Methodist Church Survived by her Parents; Michael “Mike” and Jennifer “Jenny” Hooker Guy, Greensburg. Twin Sister; Christina “Chris” Lee Guy, Hammond and Sister; Allison Irene Guy, Greensburg; Grandfather; Herbert G. Hooker, Grand Isle. 3 Aunts; Penny H.Ellis and her husband, Carl, Central, Letitia H. Beraud, Denham Springs and Sharon Guy Hornsby, Greensburg. 2 Uncles; Sidney Mascarella, Hitchcock, TX and Robin T. Hooker, Pensacola, FL. numerous cousins, Friends, extended family, and her loving dog “Tweeter”. Preceded in death by: Paternal Grandparents; Lavern & Irene Guy. Maternal Grandparents; Milton & Juanita Simmons. Aunt; Stephanie Hooker Mascarella and Uncle; George “Butch” Beraud Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, August 1, 2008 from 5:00PM until 9:00PM and at Day’s United Methodist Church, Easleyville, on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 8:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM at Day’s United Methodist Church with services conducted by Rev. Larry D. Robertson. Interment will be in Day’s Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Ricks, Trey Coxen, Marcus Smith, Curt Bridges, Bradley Davis, Sutton Travis, Bud Alford, and Zack Pray. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

Jerry Isaac Hyde
(May 5, 1934 – July 30, 2008)

Died at 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 in Independence as a result of an automobile accident. He was a native of Chesbrough and a resident of Amite. Age 74 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Monday. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Woodard. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Anne Hyde Stewart, Amite and Robin Allen, Hammond; 3 sons, Jerry Wayne Hyde, Atlanta, GA, Don Allen, Loranger and Steve Allen, Amite; sister, Lillian Brumfield, Chesbrough; 2 brothers, Nathan Hyde, Duscon and Ernie Hyde, Amite; 4 grandchildren, Logan Hyde, Atlanta, GA, Samantha Stewart, Amite, Hayley Allen, Loranger and Summer Allen, Loranger; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Isaac Hyde; mother, Lillian Spears Hyde Davidson; 3 brothers, Joe Hyde, Fernie Hyde and Marvin Hyde.

Thursday

A man of many companions may come to ruin,

but there is a friend

who sticks closer than a brother.

~Proverbs 18:24 (NIV)~

Please continue to remember Mr. Frankie Gehringer as he slowly recovers from his heart issues.

Karen Miller’s brother, Aubrey Perry, had his surgery delayed until yesterday. The family did not have a report from the doctor yet following surgery. Please continue to pray for the Perry family.

Glen Magee, Jr. had a heart procedure yesterday. It seems to have been successful. Please continue to pray for Glen.

My good friend at work, Sara Badon, has a little boy who will be having heart surgery on September 16, to repair a hole in his heart he’s had since birth. Please put him on the prayer list. Also, remember his parents, Donnie and Sara, who need prayers of peace as they are very concerned about this open heart surgery. He’s a very smart and special little boy. He will be going into the 3rd grade. Thanks.

Pam Sellers

Continue to pray for little Tyler Easley and his family. His grandmother is Judy Easley. His parents are Joffrey and Moira.

Pray for Mr. I.W. Simmons. He has been diagnosed with cancer.

It’s not too late to get tickets for the Beth Moore Simulcast which will be Friday evening and Saturday. Call the church office (985-229-8111). A large number of ladies is expected.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
Mike Benson, Editor

Study

YOU’RE LAZILY FLIPPING through the channels on your new flat screen TV…

Despite the vast array of viewing options, there’s nothing worth watching, at least for the moment. Your thumb stops on a random station. It’s a half-hour long commercial for “Feed the Children.”
The broadcast depicts a hungry African child. His arms and legs exhibit no muscle at all. He’s a veritable skeleton with dark brown skin stretched over the bones. Green bottle flies encircle his eyes and ears. His belly is unnaturally distended and swollen. He’s weak, pale, sickly, and frail. He’s had one “meal” in the past seven days. A small cup of rice.

A phone number flashes at the bottom of the television. You’re being asked to donate. Just the change out of your pocket. For the price of a cheap cup of coffee you could support this poor, starving child. You could put food in his growling belly. Your heart and emotions are aroused by this under-nourished youth. “How in the world does he make it?” you ask yourself. “He can’t live on one meal a week.” Determined to help, you pick up the phone and punch in the 800 number.

Stay with me for just a moment.

We all recognize that to be healthy, we must maintain a steady, balanced diet. We can’t skip meals for days on end. We certainly can’t live off of a single meal once a week. And yet, isn’t that exactly what we’re doing when our only source of spiritual nourishment comes from the Sunday morning sermon? When we habitually skip Sunday morning Bible class, aren’t we saying that we can be healthy and strong by eating just one meal a week? When we miss the Sunday evening and Wednesday night assemblies at church, and the only time we take in real, biblical sustenance is the 11 o’clock Lord’s Day message, aren’t we saying — at least by our actions — that a child of God only has to eat one meal every seven days? When we fail to open our Bibles at home and pour through the sacred Word each day, but then manage to “squeak in” at the last minute for that one hour worship assembly on the first day of the week, aren’t we communicating that a Christian requires little food for the soul? A small cup of rice, indeed. What we acknowledge in the physical realm, we tend to forget in the spiritual. Some of us are starving ourselves to death ( Hosea 4:6) and we don’t even realize it!

When we go to the New Testament book of Acts, we find a group of folks who understood the correlation between regular Scripture “meals” and a strong, maturing faith. The text says, “Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true” ( Acts 17:11 NIV). Did you catch that? The Bereans were more nobly disposed than the Thessalonians because 1) they received the spoken Word with great eagerness (A. T. Robertson says “eagerness” carries the idea of rushing forward/1), and because 2) they “examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” Watch it! The Berean Jews were commended because they personally investigated the Old Testament prophecies to which Paul appealed on a DAILY basis. You might say the Thessalonians had a cup of rice once a week, while the Bereans ate “three squares” a day.

Dear Christian, if the Word is food ( Matthew 4:4; cf. Psalm 19:9,10; Jeremiah 15:16; John 6:26,63), and it is, shouldn’t we “pull up to the table” and fill our plates every day? If we can make time for television, sports, shopping at the mall, going to the movies, and a myriad of other fleshly pursuits, we certainly can make time to read and study God’s Word.

When would be the best time for you to delve into your Bible? At the breakfast table? During break at work? Before you go to bed after the kids are asleep? Pick a time that’s best for you and then enjoy the meal! (Mike Benson)

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1/ Word Pictures in the New Testament, p. 274.

“These were more fair-minded

than those in Thessalonica,

in that they received the word with all readiness,

and searched the Scriptures daily

to find out whether these things were so.”

~ Acts 17:11~

Please feel free to contact me to share praises, requests, and updates. We would love to pray with you.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28570

Please check this website to read about the young missionary who passed away Monday in Russia. (Jennie told me Monday, but the IMB didn’t release any information until today.) Please pray for the family, friends, co-workers, and those to whom she and her family ministered. Teri Tarleton and her family were appointed missionaries when Boyd and Jennie were appointed journeymen to Romania and Brazil. They all have been serving in the same region in Central and Eastern Europe.

Wednesday

 

 

“Or what man is there among you who,

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

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

If you then, being evil,

know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will your Father who is in heaven

give good things to those who ask Him!”

~Matthew 7:9-11~

 

 

 

Ms. Emily Bridges fell at home recently. She’s in the nursing home for extra care.

 

 

It’s back to school time! Schools are filled with activity as preparations for the new school year are going strong. Pray for students and school employees as a new year begins.

 

 

Don’t forget the Beth Moore Simulcast Friday evening and Saturday morning. If you don’t have a ticket yet, call the church office at 985-229-8111.

 

 

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
Mike Benson, Editor

Cost

SINGER, SONGWRITER FIONA Apple writes piercing words about relationships…

While I do not endorse all she writes/does, her song, “Paper Bag,” carries a profound lesson.

In her song, she discusses a man who holds a powerful attraction for her. At the outset, she is exhilarated because she thinks the dove of hope is about to alight upon her. Then, she realizes it was only a paper bag and the jarring image awakens her from her stupor.

She carries the image into her analysis of the doomed relationship. Her lover was a man who had failed to grow up and was not ready for an adult relationship. She knew she had to leave before she was in too far.

Fiona writes, “Hunger hurts, but starving works, when it costs too much to love.” These words are stunning when we carefully meditate upon their implications.

Millions are in toxic dating relationships that are almost certainly doomed to fail. Sadly, in many cases, they will marry and complete the nightmare that will end in tragedy, spiritually and emotionally. Millions more have already wed and their misery is very real. Their pain and heartaches take too many years from their lives. The price is too high.

Emotions often blind the human heart and we fail to see our situation for what it is. We must step out of our emotions and listen to the rational. We must be fearless as we see the bigger picture.

Loved ones try to open our eyes to the dangers we face but our emotions close our ears. We refuse to listen and we lash out at our loved ones until we hit bottom and see what we had refused to see.

In our Christian walks, these words are equally profound.

We place our pleasure ahead of our souls and turn against God. We satisfy our hunger for sin when we would be better off starving. Solomon writes, “Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife” (Proverbs 17:1, NKJV) We must see the bigger picture and say no to our appetites when they place us at odds with God.

Satan, the father of lies (John 8:44), places lies strategically ahead of us where we are most vulnerable (1 John 2:15-16). We pick them up, place them in our pockets, they creep into our hearts and lead us away from Christ (Luke 15:11-32).

Sin is too dangerous. The price is too steep. “But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death” (James 1:14-15).There is too much at stake.

An eternity in hell is never worth the momentary pleasure of Satan’s lies. Yet, we persevere each day, paying Satan’s impossible price. We accept sin’s call while the voice of God’s Word speaks rationally and clearly through Scripture.

God calls us to a higher calling (Romans 12:1-2). Our sinful appetites yearn to be satisfied. However, Satan’s food is poison (1 Peter 5:8). We may hunger for it but starving is better. The food of the Lord is far more satisfying (John 6:26-35).

Jesus says, I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly (John 10:10) “And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life” (Matthew 25:46). The challenges are serious but the consequences are eternal. Now, we have to choose. Be wise. (Richard Mansel at: http://www.forthright.net/square_one/counting_the_costs.html)


“For which of you,

intending to build a tower,

does not sit down first and count the cost,

whether he has enough to finish it.”

~Luke 14:28~

 

 

 

 

Thank-you for your availability for prayer each day. You mean so much to so many people.
Anna Lee

Tuesday

 

 

We know that we have passed from death to life,

because we love our brothers.

Anyone who does not love remains in death.

~1 John 3:14 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Both Bro. Joey and Karen told me Karen’s brother, Aubrey Perry, will have his surgery today in Alabama. The time is not know, so just begin praying now.

 

 

Another Marvelous Monday! We have had good worship services during July. These fantastic services will be greatly missed. Seeing former staff people and updates our mental records of their families was wonderful! The music was varied and brought out such wonder talent of our musicians and choir. The messages clearly spoke to our hearts. Thanks to all of those who led in these services and to all others who took a part in working behind the scenes to prepare food for the suppers or the fellowships.

 

Deacons for the week:

  • Smiley Conerly
  • Roy Turner

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
Mike Benson, Editor

BILL GATES AND Bill Michael Bloomberg are men who need little introduction…

Gates, founder of the Microsoft empire, and Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, are both rich beyond imagination. On Wednesday of this week, they declared their intention to pool some of their resources for a worthy cause.

The focus of their efforts is an attempt to curb smoking in developing nations. Most in the United States now know that smoking cigarettes poses serious threats to one’s health. People in other countries, like China and India, have not been adequately warned, believe Bloomberg and Gates. Together they have pledged half a billion dollars to fight “a global tobacco epidemic.”

We applaud the efforts of these billionaires. Their actions qualify as an example of philanthropy. Perhaps others will be motivated by their examples to be more generous on behalf of others.

The word “philanthropy” comes from the Greek, the language of the New Testament. “Phil” refers to “love” and “anthropos” is the word for “man”. The word is found in the Bible, most notably in Titus 3:4-5: “But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared … he saved us …” (NKJV). “Love” in that verse is translated from “philanthropia,” and is a concept upon which our salvation depends. Had God not felt this love toward man, we would have been abandoned in a hopeless struggle with sin.

If God’s love for mankind shows itself in clear and powerful ways, should God’s people not also seek to show their love for others? Can we be described as philanthropic?

Helping people attain healthier lifestyles is a noble aim, but it falls far short of helping them reach salvation. On this point, Paul’s questions continue to demand an answer: “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?” (Romans 10:14,15).

Imagine the eternal good that could be accomplished with half a billion dollars! Missionaries could be placed in distant locations; radio broadcasts could preach God’s word where congregations do not yet exist; food, clothing and shelter could prepare the way for the gospel in areas ravaged by natural disaster. People will only be able to call upon the Lord when they know about him. Tragically, millions in our world have still not heard of Jesus.

We can’t wait for a Bill Gates or a Michael Bloomberg to fund the spread of the gospel. But thousands of Christians can step forward with smaller amounts, and this “seed” will go far in reaching the lost (see 2 Corinthians 9:6-11). While individual giving to charitable institutions declines, disciples who trust the promises of God must demonstrate their superior philanthropy. (Tim Hall at: http://www.forthright.net/heavenly_connections/true_philanthropy.html)

“But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:4-5; cf. Acts 28:2).
Let’s do our part to help the people of the world be saved!

Anna Lee

Monday

“But you will not even need to fight.

Take your positions;

then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory.

He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem.

Do not be afraid or discouraged.

Go out there tomorrow, for the Lord is with you!”

~2 Chronicles 20:17 (NLT)~

Bro. Joey and Karen drove home last night. Karen’s brother, Aubrey Perry, as resting. The doctors have not yet determined if surgery is an option for him. Pray for Aubrey, the family, and for the medical staff as they care for him. Your continued prayers for all of them will be greatly appreciated.

I forgot to mention Robert Wilson has shingles. Those of you who have had them and those of you who have not had them know they can be painful and long-lasting. Pray for Robert as he endures this period of time.

With some hesitancy, I went into the basement area of the church yesterday morning. I am very happy to report the flea problem we had last week has been taken care of. The members of the classes that meet there appreciate all the efforts to make our space usable again.


MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. Pray for a missionary couple in Thailand and their three young children as they transition to stateside assignment in the fall. Pray that they will finish this term of service well and that the Lord will renew them physically and spiritually while they are in the United States.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA (BOO-kuh-rest). Baptist representatives Roger and Melinda Russell write: “We thank the Lord for allowing our family to be a part of the Bucharest Christian Academy (BCA) community over the past nine years. Seeing our sons graduate in 2002, 2005 and now 2008, as well as the other students we have come to know, has been special. BCA has been a blessing from the Lord! The Christian teachers give of themselves in so many ways; saying just thank you does not seem sufficient. Please ask the Lord to provide additional Christian teachers for BCA. The school especially needs secondary science, math and history teachers for the 2008-2009 school year.”

Marvelous Mondays for 2008 have certainly been marvelous. The last Marvelous Monday at FBC, Kentwood for this year will be tonight at 7 P.M. Dr. Steve Echols will preach and Dr. Ronnie Nielsen will lead lead the music. Angie Nielsen will sing the solo for the choir special. Expectations for the service are high. A time of fellowship will follow. If you are in the area, please try to attend. I know you will be richly blessed.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
Mike Benson, Editor

Parallels

UNDOUBTEDLY, ONE COULD find more contrasts than comparisons between Christ’s birth and death…

Yet, a study of both reveals some interesting parallels. Both changed the world and have altered the impact of eternity. Consider the following:

1) At both, He was rejected of men ( Luke 2:7; Mark 15:15).

2) At both, He was cast “outside” ( Luke 2:7; Hebrews 13:12).

3) At both, Mary was there ( Luke 2:7; John 19:26).

4) At both, myrrh was present for use upon Him (Matt. 2:11; John 19:39).

5) At both, there was darkness ( Matthew 2:10,14; Matt. 27:45).

6) At both, His body was wrapped in clothing ( Luke 2:7,12; Mark 15:46).

7) At both, a Herod becomes curiously involved (Matt. 2:7ff; Luke 23:7ff).

8) At both, there was worship-though the first was genuine and the second mocking (Matt. 2:11 and Luke 2:13-14; Mark 15:19).

9) At both, wise men recognized His deity ( Matthew 2:1ff; Mark 15:39 and Luke 23:41)

10) At both, Jew and Gentile were there.

11) At both, He was hailed as King-though one was in earnest and the other in jest (Matt. 2:2; Mark 15:26,32).

12) At both, an “honorable” man named Joseph was present (Matt. 1:19 + Luke 2:16; Mark 15:43).

13) At both we find the chief priests and scribes involved (Matt. 2:4-6; 27:1ff). (Neal Pollard)

“And the Word became flesh

and dwelt among us,

and we beheld His glory,

the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,

full of grace and truth.”

John 1:14

Have a great Monday and a great work week.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Moreover, as for me,

far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord

in ceasing to pray for you;

but I will teach you the good and the right way.”

~1 Samuel 12:23~

Please continue to pray for little Tyler Easley, son of Joffrey and Moria and grandson of Judy Easley. Tyler is “hanging in there” at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. Please pray of Tyler, his family, and those caring for him. Your prayers will certainly be appreciated.

Zelma McMillan Merritt
(Died July 26, 2008)

A native of Pike County, Mississippi, long time resident of Baton Rouge and current resident of Kentwood, Zelma Merritt passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the age of 93 at Our Lady of the Lake hospital. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Wallace Merritt of Kentwood; one son, Donald McMillan of Kentwood; four grandsons, Dalton McMillan of Kentwood, Mehmet McMillan of San Francisco, California, Orhan McMillan of Baton Rouge and Dale McMillan of Galvez; two great grandsons, Joshua and Jeremy McMillan; one great granddaughter, Madeline McMillan; one great-great grandson, Brayden McMillan; two sisters, Nell McLin and Windoll Smith both of Baton Rouge, five nieces and three nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Luther and Maude McMillan; two brothers, Melvin and Denon McMillan and one sister, Wanza McMillan Durham. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood from 6:00-9:00 PM on Monday, July 28 and 10-11 AM Tuesday, July 29 with the funeral service following at 11:00 AM. Services will be conducted by her pastor, Rev. Danny Smith of Spring Creek Baptist Church and her great nephew, Rev. Christopher Schelin, associate pastor of Roxboro Baptist Church, Roxboro North Carolina. Internment will be at Mt. Hermon Cemetery.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
Mike Benson, Editor
IT IS OFTEN said that the Bible is it’s own best interpreter…

How true! One of the great things in the New Testament is that we can see the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophesies. Those things written before were written for our learning (Romans 15:4) and for our examples (I Corinthians 10:11).

We serve God who knows all things without the limitations of time that we have. He knows the future as well as He knows the past and present. To help us (and those before us) to have greater faith, He made promises in the prophecies and then fulfilled them in minute detail. Jesus said, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me” (Luke 24:44).

For example:

Isaiah (some 800 years before) prophesied that Jesus would be born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14). Matthew 1:22,23 says, “Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, ‘Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel,’ which being interpreted is, God with us.”

Other examples of the New Testament explaining the prophecies include:

Jesus came out of Egypt. Hosea 11:1 & Matthew 2:15

The innocent babies would be slaughtered. Jeremiah 31:15 & Matthew 2:17

The Lord would work in the area of Capernaum. Isaiah 9:1,2 & Matthew 4:14

Jesus came to bear our infirmities and sicknesses. Isaiah 53:3,4 & Matthew 8:17

The Lord showed great compassion. Isaiah 49:6 & Matthew 12:17

The Spirit of the Lord was upon Jesus. Isaiah 61:1 & Luke 4:21

People would hear and not understand. Isaiah 6:9,10 & Matthew 13:13,14; John 12:37-41

Jesus would ride into Jerusalem on a donkey’s colt. Zechariah 9:9 & Matthew 21:4

Judas would betray Jesus. Psalms 41:9 & John 13:18

Jesus was betrayed for 30 pieces of silver. Zechariah 11:12,13 & Matthew 27:9

Jesus was numbered with the transgressors. Isaiah 53:12 & Mark 15:28

The soldiers cast lots for Jesus’ clothes. Psalms 22:18 & Matthew 27:35; John 19:24

Not one of Jesus’ bones would be broken. Psalms 34:20 & John 19:36

The odds of all of these (and more) being so perfectly fulfilled defy the skeptics to regard these as chance. Instead, our faith in God and in His word, the Bible, grows when we see that He always keeps His word. When we apply this to those promises for us, we have a hope that no one can take away from us. Jesus promised that He is coming back. He always keeps His promises. Let’s make sure we are ready. (Roger Wright)

“But this is that which was spoken

by the prophet Joel.”

~Acts 2:16~


Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening

Bro. Joey and Karen traveled to the Birmingham area today because Karen’s brother, Aubrey Perry, had a blockage and will require surgery. Pray for the family as they continue to encourage Aubrey through his cancer trials.

(Rev. Troy Massey will preach in Bro. Joey’s place tomorrow.)

Mrs. Avis Sullivan is still at North Oaks, but improving. She will go to rehab from there. Pray for continued progress.

On Mission in Kentwood went well today. The projects for the day were more than could be completed, so some of them will be continued during the coming week(s). Please feel free to volunteer to assist during the week as you have available time.