Tuesday’s birthday party will begin at 11:00 not 12:00.
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Sunday
“And let us consider how we may spur one another
on toward love and good deeds.”
~Hebrews 10:24 NIV~
Read the Bible today – Jeremiah 33-36 & Psalm 22
Tuesday, we will have our monthly “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at The Cafe. Come at 12:00 to help us celebrate the birthdays of some special ladies.
Pray for
- Youth from our area at camp
- Vacation Bible Schools in our area next week
- Short term missionaries
- Long term missionaries
- Members of church staffs today
- Celebration at Taylor Creek today and services at all our churches
- Breakfast benefit at Pine Ridge this morning
- Those being baptized today
- Decisions that need to be made today
The doors of your church will be open today. Will you be there?
Anna Lee
Saturday
We’ve had many days of bad weather. Today, it finally delayed posting TPL. First, my satellite was down. When it came it, the server for TPL needed to be rebooted. Such is the story of the technology we love to use each day.
Husbands, love your wives,
just as Christ loved the church
and gave himself up for her
Two couples we know celebrated 50 years of marriage yesterday. When couples stay married that long, love surely is a part of the marriage. That is because God is the third member of the team.
Pray for the youth from several area churches as they continue their long trip to camp today. I’m so glad each youth and each adult got to go.
Pray for Courtney Creel who will soon be going on a mission trip to Guatemala with a church from Birmingham.
Two area churches are having special events tomorrow.
- Pine Ridge will have their monthly breakfast to raise funds for a needy cause. The breakfast buffet will be served at 8 A.M.
- Taylor Creek will formally celebrate the change of their name at 10:30 tomorrow.
Read the Bible – Jeremiah 30-32, Psalsm 21, and the video “The Law” found at jointhebibleproject.com
Be sure you clear your calendar so you can be in the Lord’s house somewhere tomorrow.
Anna Lee
Friday
Have I not commanded you?
Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid;
do not be discouraged,
for the LORD your God will be with you
wherever you go.”
~Joshua 1:9~
Cheryl Dillon is now home from her knee surgery. She’s doing well.
Dan Joseph DiVittorio, Jr.
November 13, 1961 – June 21, 2017
http://www.mckneelys.com/obituaries/view/id/4270487?fh_id=10545
Many of the church youth will be leaving tonight for camp in Georgia this week. Pray for the camp to minister to them and touch their young lives. Pray for the adults who will accompany the youth that they will have wisdom and understanding, as well as patience. Pray for each youth to be open to all the opportunities to grow in the Lord. May the youth come back and be a mighty force in influencing other youth as well as the adults and children in our church.
Read the Bible – Jeremiah 26-29 & Psalm 20
Bible Study at 10 – Ezekiel 13
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
SBC: The World’s Largest Family Reunion – https://www.imb.org/2017/06/22/sbc-the-worlds-largest-family-reunion/ – Take time to consider how your church could fill in your area of the map. We can make a bigger difference if we all work together!
Many of us will be shopping some in the next few days. Consider beginning your shopping for Operation Christmas Child. Items that you might consider – bars of soap, washcloths, toy cars and dolls, balls, small purses, and flashlights with batteries.
Have a blessed day! Be a blessing to someone!
Anna Lee
Thursday
Be on your guard;
stand firm in the faith;
be courageous;
be strong.
~1 Corinthians 16:13~
Our lesson in children’s mission class last night was about the need for missionaries to be brave as they share their faith.
Bro. Jeff Mizell’s of Line Creek had his surgery. Once again. a polyp was removed from his vocal cords. He will be unable to talk for two weeks. Pray for him as he waits for the lab report.
Paul Charles Genco
October 09, 1927 – June 20, 2017
http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/paul-genco
Let’s spend much of today praying for weather related issues. It is our responsibility to check on others and help them out to the best of our ability.
Read the Bible – Jeremiah 23-25 & Psalm 19
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Friday Morning Bible Study will meet tomorrow. We will focus on Ezekiel 13. It’s always a good week to join Bible study.
Sunday, the Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast benefit. Join them at 8 A.M. for a great breakfast and help someone with a special need.
The Lord’s Church will have a celebration service Sunday at 10:30 as they celebrate the change of their name to Taylor Creek Baptist Church. You are invited to join them.
Be safe, but be helpful.
Anna Lee
Wednesday
You say, ‘I am rich;
I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’
But you do not realize that you are wretched,
pitiful, poor, blind and naked.
Good reports on two men named Rufus Williams:
- Rufus of Line Creek is doing better and as always has a good attitude.
- Ryan Rufus of Spring Creek will be returning to his home today.
Bettye Fussell completed the sixth and final chemo yesterday. The next step is to have surgery. No date is scheduled yet.
Cheryl Dillon had knee surgery yesterday. All went well. She should be home in a few days.
Jeff Mizell, pastor of Line Creek Baptist Church, had another polyp removed from his throat yesterday. Pray for a good report.
Kelle Maria Stevens
February 07, 1979 – June 18, 2017
Lena Pearl Sweeney Hayden
November 19, 1929 – June 19, 2017
Read the Bible – Jeremiah 18-22 & Psalm 18
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Children’s Missions Class – Tonight at 6 P..M.
Pray for those who are facing flooding in the rain today.
Anna Lee
Tuesday
“The LORD brings death and makes alive;
he brings down to the grave and raises up.
The LORD sends poverty and wealth;
he humbles and he exalts.
~1 Samuel 2:6-7~
This verse doesn’t say so, but he also sends the rain and the sunshine.
Tropical storm “Cindy” will soon be here. I think I should ask you to be prepared for lots of rain. My neighborhood will not flood, but I pray for those facing more flooding, especially those who have not recovered from the flood of last August yet. Remember to take precautions ahead of time. http://www.actionnews17.com/news/tangipahoa-parish-government-monitors-tropical-weather-2124411
Continue to pray for the leaders of our world and our country.
Thank God for the many Vacation Bible Schools in our area this summer. I love seeing the many pictures posted on Facebook. I think VBS is the greatest thing churches do for children all year long. Thankfully, most churches have VBS and invest time, money, and love into it each year.
Read the Bible – Jeremiah 14-17 & Psalm 17
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Friday Morning Bible Study will be at 10 A.M. Friday in the fellowship hall of FBC.
Operation Christmas Child will send “shoeboxes” to thousands of children in November IF we make our purchases and pack the boxes for shipment. To do this in a big way means we need to shop in a big way beginning now. Smart shoppers always have their eyes open for sales and for seasonal items. Those who shop now are welcome to bring their items to my Sunday School room. I will store them until we pack the boxes. We want to help some needy children have some special items and INTRODUCE THEM TO JESUS!
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
~Colossians 3:2 NIV~
“When they Ring those Golden Bells”
- Lyrics – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/e/whenthey.htm
- Story – https://wordwisehymns.com/2013/10/07/when-they-ring-the-golden-bells/
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=976AsWjyIc0
FBC, Kentwood has their bells(chimes) ringing at times that give people who attend church, but live out of town, get to hear them. People in town can enjoy them every day. Thanks to those who undertook to purchase the bells years ago and to those who keep them going today. The music is certainly beautiful.
Make a point of hearing some of the songs that first impacted your live.
Anna Lee
Monday
Dennis Travis is out of North Oaks and doing much better. Thank you for praying for him.
Pray for Mrs. Anne Hurst as she has an MRI on her knee Wednesday and then gets results.
Mr. J.D. Smith will be having shoulder surgery next week. Pray all goes well and the surgery relieves him of his pain.
Pray for the youth of FBC, Kentwood, New Zion, and Spring Creek as they go to camp in GA at the end of this week. Pray for the Lord to touch hearts, friendships to be strengthened, and for traveling grace. I thank God the children will have this opportunity.
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible – Jeremiah 10-13 & Psalm 16.
Operation Christmas Child – Bring your toy donations to my classroom before Sunday School. Remember, everything we send must fit in one shoebox, so think of small dolls, cars, jump ropes, stuffed animals, etc.
The Bible Study of Ezekiel continues Friday morning at 10.
Opportunities for your children and grandchildren
- Missions class at 6 P.M. Wednesdays
- Bible Drill class at 6 P.M. Sundays
Our Sunday School Lesson on the Good Samaritan left us with the command to “Do!”. May we all learn the things that are important, for example, caring for others, and “do” them
May the Lord watch our and guide the leaders of the many countries around the world.
Anna Lee
Saturday
Come to Me,
all of you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.
~Matthew 11:28 HCSB~
Read the Bible – Jeremiah 4-6 and Psalm 14
Pray for all the children, including my to GA ones, who are headed off to camp in the next few days. I know of several groups headed out to several different camps. I pray they are safe and well-fed spiritually. I also pray for the youth leadership attending camps with them. May they have abounding love and patience as well as wisdom in dealing with all the situations they will face.
VBS finished at some churches and begins at others. Pray for young lives to be changed in the VBS opportunities.
I have noticed the music in some stores the last couple of days. Thankfully, I heard “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” and other wonderful hymns in one. It made my day happy.
More later….
Thursday
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ,
you are blessed,
for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
~1 Peter 4:14~
I am happy to report that Denis Travis is doing better. The last I heard he was still in ICU at North Oaks.
Let’s continue to pray for Steve Scalise and others who were at the ball park in Alexandria, VA yesterday. God, please turn our people around and help us become a country with a focus on You as we were in the past.
Nikki Rhodus’ grandfather passed away yesterday. Please be in prayer for her family as they face this great loss.
Looking forward to Father’s Day Sunday. It’s a great time to honor some special men in your family.
I am loving all the Facebook posts of VBS in area churches. It’s wonderful to hear of the children’s response to those who volunteer each summer and impact young lives in such a positive way. God’s kingdom grows through VBS each summer. May we do our part to nourish the young lives all the rest of the year!
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible – Song of Solomon 5-8 & Psalm 12
Have a Thursday that impacts someone else in a positive way!
Anna Lee
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