Author: Anna Lee

Tuesday


Be strong and of a good courage,

fear not, nor be afraid of them:

for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee;

he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

~Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)~

(I don’t know why I was drawn to this verse today,

but it surely was “just the one” some of us needed to focus on today.)

Macy Gueldner – As you pray for those at the hospital, pray also for those back in our area who cannot be there for Macy, her sister, and her mother.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/539f1cd4ab28b9dd6be3d5d8

Hatchels – Flying!  Flying!  Flying!

Third Thursday Meeting

We will  be gathering at the cabin at 6:30 Thursday for our monthly time of fellowship, feasting, fantastic music, and faith.  Feel free to join us.

Friday Morning Bible Study

Friday at 10:00, we will resume our Bible study.  Our study of the revelation of Jesus has been very meaningful.  This will the the last of this series.  Next Friday, we will begin seven weeks of the “Seven Deadly Sins”.  Following that, we will begin a study of women of the Bible with Ruth.  Feel free to join us.

“Christians Flee as Violence Spreads to Northern Iraqi Cities”

http://www.bpnews.net/42786/christians-flee-as-violence-spreads-to-northern-iraqi-cities

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“The Light of the Lamb” – http://odb.org/2014/06/17/the-light-of-the-lamb/

The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it,

for the glory of God illuminated it.

The Lamb is its light.

~Revelation 21:23~

“The Light of the World is Jesus”  –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/w/lworldij.htm

(Be sure to read what led Dr. Earl Taylor to write this song.)

Spread some of that “Light” today.

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

Redo “Jack” H. Hughes, Jr.

Born: April 16, 1922
Died: June 15, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2571336&fh_id=10545

Hatchels

Please pray for the Hatchels as they travel stateside tomorrow.  Their flights will begin while we are still asleep, so please pray tonight for safe flights with good connections.

Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church

  • Monthly meeting tomorrow for area senior adults
  • 10:30 A.M. – Entertainment by the gifted Hatfields
  • Followed by pot luck lunch
  • Everyone is invited.

Devotional, Scripture,  and a Song

to visit orphans and widows in their trouble.
~ James 1:27 ~

Thanks for being patient with two posts, rather than one, today.

Anna Lee

Monday

 “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me.

 You know when I sit and when I rise;

you perceive my thoughts from afar.  

You discern my going out and my lying down;

you are familiar with all my ways…

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,

too lofty for me to attain.”

~Psalm 139:1-3,6~

 

I will add to this this evening.  Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Fathers' Day

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Happy Fathers’ Day to all who are fathers or father figures!  Sow the right seeds in the lives of those under your influence.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“And we exhort you, brothers:

warn those who are irresponsible,

comfort the discouraged,

help the weak,

be patient with everyone.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:14, HCSB~

 

Susan Rimes

Pray for Susan as she recovers from yesterday’s procedure.  Also, pray her body will stop “growing” those stones that give her so much trouble.

Ray Blackwell

Ray is doing well in the recovery mode.  Pray for him and his family as they move through this time and on to the next step.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/539b7a4caf3d79672abc52b8

Macy’s health affects so many family members.  Pray for the entire family as you pray for Macy today.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Rock Solid”

http://odb.org/2014/06/14/rock-solid-2/

But “the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and His ears are open to their cry.”
~Ps. 34:15~
He “is near to those who have a broken heart” 
~Psalm 34v.18~
He is the Rock whose presence we can always depend on,
~Deut. 32:4~

“We Will Understand it Better By and By”

http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh525.sht

You have a choice of hearing this song on three different instruments.  You may want to hear it three times, once on each instrument.  By then, you surely should get the message of the words!

Help someone else who needs the message of this devotional, Scriptures. and song.

Anna Lee

Friday

“….the gospel is God’s power for salvation

to everyone who believes….”  

~Romans 1:16~

 

Two childhood friends

  • Sue Ellen learned she does not have a new health issue, just a lot of scar tissue.
  • Georgia has two masses on her kidneys and will be seeing the doctor again the first of the week.

Obituary – http://www.charletfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/1887515/Black-Barrett/obituary.php

VBS

I have the dates for another VBS.  Tangipahoa Baptist Church will be having VBS July 20-26.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Dr. David Crosby –  http://www.newhopedigital.com/2014/05/david-crosby/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

[God] has begotten us . . .

to an inheritance incorruptible

and undefiled

and that does not fade away,

              reserved in heaven for you. 

~1 Peter 1:3-4~

 

If you have not purchased your jars of jelly or jam for God’s Storehouse, this might be a good day to do so.  Drop them in the area by the stairway for the FBC, Kentwood stairway.  A label will be applied before delivery.  It will provide a wonderful message, John 4:16.

Let your “little light” shine for Jesus today.

Anna Lee

Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Della McDaniel

“Miss” Della is making progress in rehab at Greensburg.  She and her family appreciate your prayers.

Mrs. Irene Morris

“Miss” Irene was being moved to a swing bed at Hood Memorial today.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen is in rehab in McComb.  Again, your continued prayers are appreciated.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

“Miss” Annie Bell is still in Greensburg.  Pray for her, Mr. Phillip, and the family.

Mrs. Nyra Rigby, Karen Miller’s mom

Mrs. Rigby gets a treatment every three weeks.  Next Wednesday, she is scheduled for another one.  Pray she continues to do well.  Pray for Karen as she makes trips back and forth from Louisiana to Alabama.

Sherman Cutrer

Sherman is now in North Oaks Rehab.  Pray his progress will be good. Pray for Jewel Kay as she faithfully stays with him.

Susan Rimes

Susan will have a procedure tomorrow to remove a kidney stone. Please be in prayer that all goes well and Susan can be free of this problem.

Mike Hurst

Pray for Mike and for his family as he continues the battle.

Kathy Jo Thompson

Continue to pray for Kathy Jo as she faces another surgery.  This will be a brain surgery on June 18th.  Thank God the the continued fighting spirit Kathy Jo has maintained.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell

Don’t forger Mr. John Alan’s surgery Monday.

Travis/Black Family

Pray for Tommy and Ginger Travis in the loss of a grandson.

 

 

 

Thursday

“Trust in him at all times, you people;

pour out your hearts before Him.

God is our refuge.”

~Psalm 62:8, HCSB~

 

Our friend, Sherry Day, had her brain procedure yesterday.  They only had to “zap” it for ten minutes because it was found while still so small.  I know she feels like me, blessed!

Paula A. Splane had knee surgery yesterday.  Pray for her as she begins physical therapy today.

Ray Blackwell’s surgery went well.  Pray for him as he recovers and looks ahead to the next step.

John Alan Blackwell will have surgery Monday.  Pray for his family as they care for multiple family members.

Macy Gueldner 

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5399023ecb16b44e0457b7ce

Two of my former schoolmates are dealing with serious health issues.  Please pray for Sue Ellen Russell Pearson and Georgia Tarver Canale.

VBS at FBC, Amite will be from 5:30 – 8:00 each evening.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Why shouldn’t I be surprised when the devotion for the day suits my need perfectly? Without knowing your situations, I know it fits others of you today.

May you meet the one who provides that peace if you do not already know Him!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“If you insist on saving your life, you will lose it.

Only those who throw away their lives

for my sake  and for the sake of the Good News 

will ever know what it means to really live.” 

~Mark 8:35 LB~

 

“Even the Son of Man came not to be served

but to serve others

and to give his life as a ransom for many.” 

~Matthew 20:28 NLT~

 

“Your faith makes you offer your lives

as a sacrifice in serving God.

If I have to offer my own blood with your sacrifice,

I will be happy and full of joy with all of you.

You also should be happy and full of joy with me” 

~Philippians 2:17-18 NCV~

 

Two more Vacation Bible Schools

  • FBC, Amite – June 22-25 @ night (I forgot the time.)
  • Kedron Baptist Church – Monday – Friday @6:00

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

                                                                              ~I Chronicles 29:17~

Be thankful for yesterday’s rain and thankful not to have rain all day today.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday Additions

Mrs. Hellen Morris (from Lauree)

Mama had to stay in the cardiac ICU @ Southwest for a couple of days.
Her heart got out of rhythm. She has been moved to a regular room now.
She will probably move at some point back to a rehab facility. Please
keep her in your prayers. She misses her church family so very much.

East Fork Baptist Church’s Kid’s Camp

Thursday – Saturday from 9:00 – 2:00

Contact the church or a church member for more information.