Verses to Start Our Day
“But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)”
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s thank God for the progress of several people who had surgeries recently and pray for others who will be having surgery this week. We can begin that part by praying for Ora Lee Wilson who will be having back surgery in Covington this morning. Pray for her surgery to go smoothly and be effective. Also, please continue to pray for the homebound who are on our list. Update your personal prayer list as needed today.
Read the Bible in 2026
- August 17
- II Chronicles 28-31
Sunday School Lesson
- August 23
- ‘Faithfulness”
- Ruth 1:11-18,2:5-12
Pine Ridge Ladies Bible Study
The new study will be starting the second Wednesday of September . It’s about Ruth and entitled “The Girl’s Still Got It” by Liz Curtis Higgs. Contact Kathy Wales to join us or just show up the first day. We would love to have you.
Baptist Press
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Today’s new articles don’t seem to be posted at this time, but may be posted by the time you look for them.
Obituaries
There are no new obituaries at this time on a Monday morning. You can check later.
Devotional Thought
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35
Choose a Mission Project for this Week
- La. Baptist Children’s Home
- Hope Center
- Neighbor and/or friends with needs today
- A student just beginning classes for a new year
- Helping with postage for OCC Shoeboxes (10.00 per box) that introduces the child to Jesus through specially designed classes and literature in their own language, etc.
- Etc.
Have a great day doing what God has planned for you today.
Anna Lee
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