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The Lord's Day

You, my brothers, were called to be free.

But do not use your freedom

to indulge the sinful nature;

rather, serve one another in love.

~Galatians 5:13~

Dr. Waylon Bailey – “Is it Time to Reread the Constitution of the United States?’ – http://waylonbailey.com/2015/07/05/is-it-time-to-re-read-the-declaration-of-independence/

Read the Bible in 2015 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Col.+1-2&version=NLT

Frozen Food for Families – Don’t forget to bring your frozen food to my classroom before Sunday School this morning.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Come to Me” – http://odb.org/
I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger. ~John 6:35~
“The Lily of the Valley” – a favorite of many people
- http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Lily_of_the_Valley/ I’ve found a friend in Jesus, He’s everything to me,
  He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
  The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see
  All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole.
  In sorrow He’s my comfort, in trouble He’s my stay;
  He tells me every care on Him to roll.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhXW5QD8N1g

Have a great “Lord’s Day”!

Anna Lee

Friday

“If the Son sets you free,

then you will be really free.”

~John 8:36 TEV~

“There is no fear in love;

perfect love drives out all fear.”

~1 John 4:18~

“Rely on the love God has for us.”

~1 John 4:16a NIV~

Women’s Ministry

Friday Morning Bible Study – WILL – meet at 10:00 to study the life of Rahab.
Operation Christmas Child (Shoeboxes) – Select your “brown bags” from the table across from the kitchen and show some of the back-to-school sales.
Frozen Food for Families – Bring your items to my Sunday School room before Sunday School this week.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekial 19-24

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

“A Letter from the Battlefield” – http://odb.org/
“The time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.” ~2 Tim. 4:6-8~ “He will thunder from His holy dwelling and roar mightily against His land. He will shout like those who tread the grapes, shout against all who live on earth.” ~Jeremiah 25:30~
“The Battle Hymn of the Republic”
- http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/h/bhymnotr.htm
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpZ3jPMM5Ac (Mormon Tabernacle Choir)

Thank God for all those who have and are presently serving in the military. Pray for those who are serving and those who will serve in the future.

I’m proud to be an American. I’m thankful to be an American. I’m thankful, that as an American, I can be a Christian!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Command those who are rich in this present age

not to be haughty,

nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God,

who gives us richly all things to enjoy.

Let them do good,

that they be rich in good works,

ready to give,

willing to share,

storing up for themselves a good foundation

for the time to come,

that they may lay hold on eternal life.”

~I Timothy 6:17-19~

Betty Taylor

Betty’s surgery Thursday was on her knee, not her eye. I was confused because her eye appointments are always on Thursdays. Let’s pray for her knee and her eye problems.

Joey and Rory

This Life I Live (thislifeilive.com)
Rory has been writing this for a year and a half to document their life.
You may want to follow this couple, their joys, and their struggles.
I started at the bottom of the list of posts and worked my way to the top.
Plan to have your heart touched.

The Pine Ridge UMU – The breakfast benefit WAS for Martha P. Drago. Let’s continue to pray for her. She has a wonderful attitude about her cancer and her granddaughter’s (Macy Gueldner’s) cancer.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Lev. 7-9

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Rescuing the Reluctant” – odb.org
The men took hold of his hand, . . . the Lord being merciful to him, and they . . . set him outside the city. ~Genesis 19:16~
“Day by Day” – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/713 The church youth came back from camp one summer with this song.

Friday Morning Bible Study

We WILL meet Friday morning.
Women of the Bible: Rahab

Food for Families

Bring quart size bags of frozen food to Sunday School Sunday.
Food will be delivered Sunday afternoon.

Two sermons about prayer yesterday!

Bro. Stan Statham – The Prayer of a Disciple (Proactive praying) – Luke 11:1-4
Bro. Mike Drurry – Prayer and Worship (Timothy in Ephesus) – I Timothy 2:1-8

Today is a good day to begin improving my prayer live! Today is a good day to begin improving your prayer life.

Anna Lee

Jadon’s walkaide appointment went better than expected yesterday. We were able to get his foot to move in the direction we wanted it to move. He was nervous at first but with some help from his brother he put it on. He then thought it was hilarious that it was making his foot move. We go for our 2nd appointment July 7 to see if he can walk using it. We also have an appointment for the bioness device July 12. We will compare the 2 and see what works best for him.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Philippians 1-2

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

“A Voice in the Night” – http://odb.org/
The Lord who made heaven and earth bless you. ~Psalm 134:3~

Lord, show me how I can be an encourager of others who might feel they are in a “small” place. Let them know that their lives leave an eternal impact on those they serve.” ~Our Daily Bread~

“Have Faith in God” – http://www.hymnary.org/text/have_faith_in_god_when_your_pathway_is_l

Bible Study next Friday morning – Rahab

Breakfast at Pine Ridge at 8:00 this morning. – I may be mistaken about who is the beneficiary today. It doesn’t matter though. It will be a worthy individual or cause.

Frozen Food for Families – Next Sunday!

Be a blessing to others today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“It’s crucial

that we keep a firm grip on what we’ve heard

so that we don’t drift off.”

~Hebrews 2:1 MSG~

James Rimes

James felt well enough yesterday to work!

Barrett Travis

Barrett will be having some procedures done, so please pray for him and his family.

Baptist Press (Supreme Court Ruling) – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 15-16

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“The Whole Story” – http://odb.org/
Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. ~Acts 8:35~
“Tell Me the Story of Jesus”
- http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellmsoj.htm
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qu5ZA4jTnk

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

Monthly breakfast benefit
Encouraging and supporting Martha P. Drago this month
8:00 A.M. tomorrow

Have a great day. Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

Friday

But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you,

then choose for yourselves this day

whom you will serve,

whether the gods your forefathers served

beyond the River, o

r the gods of the Amorites,

in whose land you are living.

But as for me and my household,

we will serve the LORD.”

~Joshua 24:15~

Nathan Daniels

Please continue to pray for Nathan this week as he deals with the aftereffects of his surgery. I know he and his family will appreciate your prayers.

James Rimes

James is now back at home. He and his family are also very appreciative of your prayers.

VBS Continues

This must be a very special time for children of our area as many of them attend another VBS. Neither I or my children ever did this, but I know many children who do. The best part is that a number of churches are reporting record breaking attendance! Attendance is necessary for young lives to be changed through VBS. Some area churches have not had their VBS yet, but will in the next month. If you have children or grandchildren, “keep your ears open”!

Ladies’ Night – The highlight of our “F.R.O.G.” meeting last night was the testimonies shared and the special music by Bubba Roberts. We now have a new acrostic:

W – Working

A – At

T – Trying

T – To

F – Fully

R – Rely

O – On

G – God

None of us are 100% yet, so let’s keep striving to F.R.O.G.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 13-18

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Hidden Mysteries – odb.org
Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them. ~2 Kings 6:16~
“For the Beauty of the Earth”
- http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh092.sht
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpEbQGsPqHE (There’s special beauty in the sounds of a boys’ choir.)

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study – Women of the Bible

Miriam
10:00 this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC,K
Everyone is invited.

Bro. Stan is in need of a chaplain trained by Disaster Relief to work today and tomorrow. Contact the missions office if you are trained and available.

May you find some ways to bless others today, just as you have been blessed by so many others. I call that “Passing it On”.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“So get rid of your old self,

which made you live as you used to —

the old self that was being destroyed

by its deceitful desires.

Your hearts and minds must be made completely new,

and you must put on the new self,

which is created in God’s likeness

and reveals itself in the true life

that is upright and holy.”

~Ephesians 4:22-24 TEV~

F.R.O.G.

F – Fully

R – Rely

O – On

G – God

Ladies, tonight at 6:15 we will gather at the fellowship hall of FBC, K to celebrate dependance on God. All ladies from 3-103 in our general area are invited to come. There is no charge. Let’s celebrate our God who walks each step of the way with us.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Thought, and a Song

“Worth it All” – http://odb.org/
What you sow is not made alive unless it dies. ~1 Corinthians 15:36~
Invest in eternity this very day!
“Bringing in the Sheaves” –
- http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Bringing_in_the_Sheaves/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVNx-TT3dXI

Friday Morning Bible Study

10 A.M. in the morning in the fellowship hall of FBC,K
Women of the Bible – Miriam
Exodus 2:1-10; 15:20-21; Numbers 12:1-15

May you depend on God to help you get through this very day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6, HCSB~

James Rimes

Pray for James and his family as he has a pacemaker implanted this morning at St. Tammany Hospital.

Nathan Daniels

Nathan had outpatient back surgery yesterday. Pray for him and his family as he recovers. Pray for positive results.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 72-74

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Walking on Water” – http://odb.org/
Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid. ~Matthew 14:27~
“Step into the Water”
- http://www.elyrics.net/read/c/cathedrals-lyrics/step-into-the-water-lyrics.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh9l83lCyr0

Women’s Ministry – Ladies’ Night

Tomorrow at the fellowship all of FBC, Kentwood at 6:15
All girls and ladies between the ages of 3 and 103 are invited.
F.R.O.G. – Fully Rely on God

Do something to encourage someone and/or to introduce them to God’s great love for them.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever;

I will proclaim Your faithfulness

to all generations with my mouth.”

~Psalm 89:1, HCSB~

“Lil Man” Santangello

Update from Megan: “Hey everyone! Today we met with Lil Man’s neuro oncologist and radiation oncologist to go over his MRI. The MRI scan looked great! The doctors were amazed at how well he is doing when a month ago he couldn’t even walk. He responded wonderfully to the chemo and radiation that he completed on May 22nd! He will follow-up in August with another MRI. But until then, he will continue with oral chemotherapy and his IV Avastin (IV chemo). He will now be getting the IV Avastin every three weeks instead every 2 weeks!! All the glory be to God, for without him Lil Man would not healing like he is!! Thank you for all the prayers, love, and support! Keep the prayers coming, God hears them! We love you! ” Megan

VBS at FBC,Amite

The attendance report is that there are more children than they have had in a long time! Yeah! That means more children who hear “the greatest news/message of all times”!

VBS at EFBC

I don’t have a count, but many tote bags were packed last week at East Fork because of VBS giving. The gift bags are being delivered to flood victims in north Louisiana. Great work, EBBC! May each recipient find God’s love and encouragement in their bag as well as many items you purchased!

Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

Sunday at 8:00 A.M.
Benefits Martha P. Drago, a cancer patient and mother-in-law of Meghan Sharkey Drago

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

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Kings 14-18

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

“Shopping with Liam” – odb.org
Those He redeemed from the hand of the foe, those He gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. ~Psalm 107:2~ Holy, Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory. ~ Isaiah 6:3~

“Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/r/e/redeemed.htm “For the Beauty of the Earth” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/b/fbeautye.htm

“Young” Ladies, I will be looking forward to the June birthday party at 11:00. Ladies being honored today are Barbara Hutchinson, Sandra Arnold, Betty Fussell, and Alcyon Hayden.

Anna Lee

Monday

Be on your guard;

stand firm in the faith;

be men of courage; be strong.

~1 Corinthians 16:13~

James Rimes

Please pray for James in advance of his pacemaker implant on Wednesday. This will be done in St. Tammany. Your prayers will be appreciated by James and his family.

VBS at East Fork Baptist Church this Week

“Journey Off the Map”
5:00 – 8:30 P.M.
Theme nights
- Monday- America Monday
- Tuesday- Disney night
- Wednesday- Super Hero
- Thursday- Throwback
- Thursday 70s
- Friday- Spirit Night
Group Colors
- Prek- k- purple
- 1st and 2nd- yellow
- 3rd and 4th- blue
- 5th and 6th- green
I was able to be a part of VBS at EFBC one night. They do a great job with VBS.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Leviticus 4-6

Devotional, Scripture, & a Song

“A Loving Father” – odb.org
As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him. ~Psalm 103:13~
“Our Best” – http://hymnoftheweek.net/?p=387

What do I like about this song?

Words that carry such a meaningful message

Sweet melody

Harmony

Hearing a room full of people sing about doing/giving their best

“Young” Ladies, plan to be a part of the June birthday party at The Cafe in the morning.

Anna Lee

You, my brothers, were called to be free.

But do not use your freedom

to indulge the sinful nature;

rather, serve one another in love.

~Galatians 5:13~

“If the Son sets you free,

then you will be really free.”

~John 8:36 TEV~

“There is no fear in love;

perfect love drives out all fear.”

~1 John 4:18~

“Rely on the love God has for us.”

~1 John 4:16a NIV~

“Command those who are rich in this present age

not to be haughty,

nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God,

who gives us richly all things to enjoy.

Let them do good,

that they be rich in good works,

ready to give,

willing to share,

storing up for themselves a good foundation

for the time to come,

that they may lay hold on eternal life.”

~I Timothy 6:17-19~

…. those who hope in the LORD

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.

~Isaiah 40:31~

“It’s crucial

that we keep a firm grip on what we’ve heard

so that we don’t drift off.”

~Hebrews 2:1 MSG~

But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you,

then choose for yourselves this day

whom you will serve,

whether the gods your forefathers served

beyond the River, o

r the gods of the Amorites,

in whose land you are living.

But as for me and my household,

we will serve the LORD.”

~Joshua 24:15~

“So get rid of your old self,

which made you live as you used to —

the old self that was being destroyed

by its deceitful desires.

Your hearts and minds must be made completely new,

and you must put on the new self,

which is created in God’s likeness

and reveals itself in the true life

that is upright and holy.”

~Ephesians 4:22-24 TEV~

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6, HCSB~

I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever;

I will proclaim Your faithfulness

to all generations with my mouth.”

~Psalm 89:1, HCSB~

Be on your guard;

stand firm in the faith;

be men of courage; be strong.

~1 Corinthians 16:13~