Author: Anna Lee

Sunday Addition

Please be in prayer for Kaye Alford Roberts and her family.  A week and a half ago her brother passed away.  Friday night one of his daughter got sick and has now passed away.

Ralph Gilbert Alford, 75, a resident of Loranger, LA, died July 13, 2015 at his residence. Visitation will be Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Jones Family Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10:45 AM at Silver Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Troy Bankston will officiate. Ralph Alford was born May 22, 1943 in Tylertown, MS to Ray and Lavada Bond Alford. Mr. Alford was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church. In his younger days he loved to play fast pitch softball and volleyball. He worked with his grandsons teaching them how to hit a baseball. He was a great father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by two daughters and sons in law; Kimberly Alford Bullock and Todd of McComb and Kristie Alford Coppock and Frank of Loranger, LA, a brother and sister in law; Jimmy and Carol Ann Alford of Magnolia, two sisters and brothers in law; Deloris and Jim Bitting of Baton Rouge, LA and Kaye and Wiltz Roberts, Jr. of Kentwood, five nephews; Daryl Alford, Blair Alford, Jason Bitting, David Bitting and Daniel Roberts, six grandchildren; Corey Wheeler, Kyle Wheeler, Marisa Coppock, Grace Coppock, Jared Bullock and Hannah Bullock, a great grandchild Annabelle Wheeler, along with numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be: Corey Wheeler, Jared Bullock, Todd Bullock, Wiltz Roberts, Jr., Frank Coppock, Kyle Wheeler and Jim Bitting.

Sunday

If you only love on and off like a light switch,

you do not love others like God wants you to love.

Jesus said,“If you love those who love you,

what credit is that to you?

Even sinners love those who love them.”

~Luke 6:32 NIV~

 

Doug Toney

I saw  Sandy today.  She said Doug is  still at Hood Memorial.  He is doing well, just trying to learn to walk again.  Please continue to pray for Doug and Sandy.

 

Johnnie “Lil’ Man” Santangelo

Overall Lil man had a good night. He rested, and got into a deep sleep here and there. Seems to be in a deep sleep now which I’m glad. He talked to me a little more this morning when he was awake. But he still doesn’t seem to really be aware of everything that has happened. Praying he wakes up more today! Thank you for the prayers and please keep them coming!
Love, Megan

 

Read the Bible in 2015 –  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+Thessalonians+1-3&version=NLT

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Reminders 

  • Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church at 8:00 this morning.  Donations will be used to help someone from this area.
  • “Young” Ladies Birthday Party – Tuesday at 11:00 at The Cafe – honoring ladies with July birthdays
    • Call to remind some ladies of our gathering.
    • Bring someone with you.

 

Today, let’s also pray that we strive to give God out best each day.

Anna Lee

Saturday

For I am convinced

that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor demons,

neither the present nor the future,

nor any powers, 

neither height nor depth,

nor anything else in all creation,

will be able to separate us

from the love of God

that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

~Romans 8:38-39~

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/55b28697a689b42a0fcb5223?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

Johnny “LM” Santangelo

Lil’ Man has had his second seizure.  His Louisiana doctors are working well with his Arizona doctors.  The family thanks you for your continued prayers.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 23-24

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • Yesterday, we ended a study of Delilah with eleven of our ladies going to lunch at the Hitching Post.
    • Friday our study will be Michal.  You are invited to join us.
  • “Young” Ladies Bible Study
    • Tuesday at The Cafe
    • 11:00 A.M.
    • Come, help us honor some of our ladies who had birthdays in July.

Another Saturday has rolled around.  Was your week productive for you?  for your family?  for Jesus?

Anna Lee

Friday

“With all prayer and petition

pray at all times in the Spirit,

and with this in view,

be on the alert

with all perseverance and petition

for all the saints.”

~Ephesians 6:18, NASB~

 

Daryl Ray Carruth of Greensburg

Please pray for Daryl Ray who became dehydrated and developed pneumonia.  His family is very appreciative of the medical care he received at the ER in Greensburg.  He is at home getting rest and drinking plenty of liquids.

Children of Spring Creek Baptist Church at Camp (Written by Eric Latham)

What an awesome night at children’s camp! The presence of God was definitely felt.
The Pastor opened up his message by asking the KIDS to find a verse of scripture that is special to them and has helped them. Then he had them stand up and read it as loudly as they can.
What happened next was a God moment!
In a crowd of nearly 1,000, hands went up all over the place. One by one, they stood up and read their verses out loud. These were 3rd through 6th graders who were standing up willingly, excited about the WORD, confident in the WORD.
I could do nothing but look around in awe at what was taking place!
So many stood up that the pastor eventually had to have everyone who remained standing, waiting to share their verse, turn to their group and read their verse out loud. It was a moment where you could absolutely feel the presence of the Lord!!!
His word is strong, powerful, and alive!

You may want to check out my cousin’s new site

https://www.facebook.com/EncouragingMessagesOnEmptyBenches?notif_t=fbpage_fan_invite

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 37-42

Baptist Press – bpnews.com

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Speak Up” – http://odb.org/2015/07/24/speak-up-2/
  • Having arrested [Jesus],                                                                                                                       they led Him and brought Him into the high priest’s house.                                                 But Peter followed at a distance.                                                                                                                                                                                                            ~Luke 22:54~
  • “Living for Jesus” 

I trust you want to live for Jesus today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom

people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. “

For he is the living God and he endures forever;

his kingdom will not be destroyed,

his dominion will never end.

He rescues and he saves;

he performs signs and wonders

in the heavens and on the earth.

He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”

~Daniel 6:26-27~

 

 

Mansell Stinson

Mansell in having new issues with his foot and may have to have some recent work redone.  Pray he can continue to keep his foot from becoming infected.

 

Both Carol Jean Conerly and Diane Turner continue to do well following their recent surgeries.

 

Mrs. Hellen Morris and Laurie Titus
Please continue to keep these ladies and their family in your prayers.
McKenna Tate
Please pray for Andy Taylor’s granddaughter as she deals with digestive issues.  She is young for these problems, but is seeing a children’s specialist.  Let’s pray the doctor and other medical personnel can get McKenna healthier.
Michael and Brandi Wilson
Please continue to pray for this couple and their extended family in the loss of their unborn son last week.
Brandi Cutrer Simmons

Born: November 20, 1979
Died: July 21, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3252441&fh_id=10545

Say special prayers for Brandi’s family, especially her sons.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 13

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Opportunities

  • 4th Sunday Breakfast at Pine Ridge to benefit needs of a member of the community
    • 8:00 A.M. Sunday
    • Donations accepted
  • Women’s Ministry
    • Friday morning Bible Study at 10:00 A.M.
      • This week – Delilah
      • Next week – Michal
    • Operation Christmas Child
      • This is the time of the year to purchase school supplies.
      • Get a brown paper bag and purchase the items listed on the bag.
      • Return bag with items to the hallway next to the kitchen.
      • It will soon be time to pack the shoe boxes.
    • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
      • 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 28th
      • Honoring:
        • Bobbie Magee
        • Barbara Erwin
        • Janice Hornsby
        • Martha Griffith
        • Gloria Boone
        • Debbie Bales
        • Anne Hurst
        • Hellen Morris
    • Date to mark on your calendar – Thursday, August 27th
      • Ladies’ Night
      • 6:15 P.M.

 

This is a good day to “Do Something” to help someone today and/or for eternity.  Don’t miss the opportunities the Lord provides for you today.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

 The LORD is my light and my salvation–

whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the stronghold of my life–

of whom shall I be afraid?

~Psalm 27:1~

 

Today’s requests are from Beverly Rohrbacker.

  1. Christian Overmiller – a nephew who will be having his second surgery in three days because of an aggressive staff
  2. Kelsey David – Beverly’s nieces’ daughter who also has staff and is hospitalized for treatment
  3. Judy Lynn Miller King and her daughter, Mandy – The daughter gave birth to a stillborn baby at 39 weeks following an uneventful pregnancy.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 84-86

Devotional,  Scripture, and a Song

  • “An Exchange” – http://odb.org/2015/07/22/an-exchange/
  • I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”                                                                  and you forgave the guilt of my sin.                                                                                                                                                                               ~Psalm 32:5 NIV~
  • “Out of My Bondage”

Hope Center – School Uniforms ($1.00 per item)

Friday Morning Bible Study – Delilah

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

I thank God for each of you who take time to check this site and pray.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“To him be glory in the church

and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations,

forever and ever. Amen.”

~Ephesians 3:21, ESV~

 

The Hatchel family left here about 4:00 this morning and will leave Richmond next Tuesday morning to return “home”.  Please continue to keep them in your prayers.

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Kings 11-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • Deliliah
  • 10:00 A.M.
  • If you need more information, please contact me.

Thanks for your prayers each day.

Anna Lee

Monday Addition

WMU Meeting
We had a great group of ladies and lots of food for out meeting at Hillsdale this morning.  I am very biased, but must not fail to say the speaker was one of the best we had heard.  If you missed today, I surely hope you will join us next time.
Ralph Edward McDaniel

Born: April 24, 1943
Died: July 19, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3250458&fh_id=10545

Tommy Louis Smith

Born: July 19, 1943
Died: July 18, 2015

        http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3250689

Eddie Lavern Carter

http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=eddie-lavern-carter&pid=175318533&fhid=20689

Monday

6 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in everything,

by prayer and petition,

with thanksgiving,

present your requests to God.

7 And the peace of God,

which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

~Philippians 4:6-7~

 

Bible Reading Plan – Leviticus 16-18

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song 

  • “Faithful Service” – http://odb.org/2015/07/20/faithful-service/
  • You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.                                                                                                                                             ~2 Timothy 2:3~                         Later you will understand.”                                                                                                                                                      ~ John 13:7~
  • “We’ll Understand it Better By and By”

WMU meeting this morning at Hillsdale

  • 9:15 – Leadership Meeting
  • 10:00 – Meeting with Jennie Hatchel speaking
  • Close with covered-dish meal

I’ll post more later,

Anna Lee

Sunday

“The thought of my pain,

my homelessness,

is bitter poison.

I think of it constantly,

and my spirit is depressed.

Yet hope returns when I remember this one thing:

The Lord’s unfailing love and mercy still continue,

fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise.

The Lord is all I have, and so in him I put my hope.”

~Lamentations 3:19-24 TEV~

 

Mrs. Lavern Carter passed away Friday night.  An obituary will be included when one is available.  I was told the wake would be Monday night and the funeral and burial at New Zion Baptist Church.  Please pray for this family.

Caleb Smith, son of Dr. and Mrs. Danny Smith will speak at New Zion Baptist Church this morning.  Please pray for him.

Obituary for Terry Blackstock – http://www.jonesfamilyfuneralservices.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3249007&fh_id=12269

David R. Barnett

Born: April 09, 1940
Died: July 10, 2015

        http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3240113

WMU quarterly meeting Monday at Hillsdale Baptist Church at 10:00 A.M.  The speaker will be Jennie Alford Hatchel whose family will be  returning to the mission field the next week.  There will be a covered dish lunch following the meeting.  Everyone is invited to come.

Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church WILL NOT MEET TUESDAY due to the funeral of Mrs. Lavern Carter.

Thom S. Rainer –  http://thomrainer.com/

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Read the Bible in 2015 – Colossians 3-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Eulogize the Living God” – http://odb.org/2015/07/19/eulogize-the-living-god/
  • Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,                                                             who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.                                                                                                                                               ~Ephesians 1:3~
  • “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/praisegf.htm

Thank God for this, another day He has given us.

Anna Lee