You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word.

~Psalm 119:114~

Please pray for our friend, Loren much McElveen. He is in ICU at North Oaks with heart issues.

Taylor Buckley is home following his procedure yesterday morning. He is expected to feel much better in a few days.

Kelsey Erwin, granddaughter of Frank and Barbara Erwin and Bryan and Rita Tate has been admitted to a Texas hospital this morning with respiratory issues. Please be in prayer for Kelsey and her family.

Nora Alma Scott

March 25, 1949 – January 19, 2023

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Helena Hospital in Greensburg, LA. She was born March 25, 1949 in Plaquemine, LA and was 73 years of age. She is survived by her sons, Tommy Boswell, Harry Boswell, and Daniel Boswell; daughters, Sheena Boswell, Holly Boswell, and Ramona Boswell; grandchildren, Joshua, Abel, Hailey, Brittni, Cameron, Evan, and Ethan; brother, Calvin Scott; sister, Lizzie Stark. Preceded in death by her parents, William Calvin Scott and Margaret Ellen Scott. Memorial Services will be scheduled for a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

READ the BIBLE

January 20

Matthew 25: 14-30

The talent I could use more for Jesus is . . . .

PRAYER FOCUS

Today, let’s consider all the unused and wasted talents we have. May each person who reads this will think about their own talents and give them to God so He can use them in His ways.

BAPTIST PRESS

https://www.baptistpress.com/

There are some great articles for us to read today.

MOVING MOUNTAINS MINISTRY is housed in our church. I frequently see Ellen, her daughter, and other volunteers working to heep the room stocked and organized so new foster parents can get clothing, toys, and supplies they need to get started with a child who can not live with their parents for a while. Ellen has such a heart for what she does and gives her ministry many hours at any time of the day or night she is needed. I wish you all could talk to her and gain some of her desire to serve others as needed. She also encourages families to learn about and pray about becoming a foster parent. Check out her website. Pray about how you might could help her.

https://movingmountainsla.com/

Refer to the incomplete sentence following the Scripture at the top of this post. What is your talent? How can you use it?

Have a meaningful day as you seek to serve for Him in our community or wherever He sends you.
Anna Lee