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Thursday/Friday

I am back this morning and so thankful that problem seems to be better. David is still asleep, but was better and resting some yesterday.

May your father and mother rejoice;

may she who gave you birth be joyful!

~Proverbs 23:25~

Melissa Johnson has a “shoe” on her broken foot. She will wear it four weeks gradually putting more weight on the foot each day. No surgery!

Donnie Eudy, my brother-in-law, had surgery to remove a place on his eyelid and then reconstructive surgery. All went well. Thanks for praying for him.

Beverly Rohbacher and Daniel were involved in a collision Wednesday at Tangipahoa. Beverly had some injuries, but will be okay.

David’s next eye surgery has been changed from the 1st to the 14th. That may work our better for him giving him more time to improve from the first surgery. He says he “does everything the hard way” when it comes to medical issues.

Charlene Dykes Waller

Born: September 12, 1952
Died: May 25, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3732554

Mary Jane Fabre

Born: July 07, 1940
Died: May 24, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3731177

Ethel Soles McGee

Born: May 01, 1944
Died: May 24, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3732419

Elmon Jewel Blades

Born: October 29, 1923
Died: May 25, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3733091

Scripture Writing

Thursday – Isaiah 40: 7-11
Friday – Isaiah 40:12-17

Devotionals

Thursday – “Like Sheep” – http://odb.org/2016/05/26/like-sheep/
Friday – “Flowing Peace” – http://odb.org/2016/05/27/flowing-peace/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study WILL MEET today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Darbi Tolar’s surgery went well yesterday. Thank-you for praying for her. Now, pray for the family as they try to keep her still for a few days.

Jimmy Tolar was able to be back at church Sunday. It was good to see him back in his pew.

Koltyn Gafford is progressing. Each step of progress takes much work and dedication by family and professionals, but he is certainly moving in the right direction. Keep praying.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 73: 21-26

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Thoughts, and a Song

“No Worries” – http://odb.org/2016/05/24/no-worries/
Let us go over to the other side. ~ Mark 4:35~
He not only knows about the storms of our lives, but also goes with us each step of the way! Storms don’t hinder us from getting to our final destination!
“Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me”
- Lyrics – http://www.lutheran-hymnal.com/lyrics/tlh649.htm
- Story – http://www.plymouthbrethren.org/article/10138
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B581Y7-P_E (I like the childlike simplicity and the many nautical pictures.)

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – This morning at 11 at The Cafe

Samaritan’s Purse – http://www.samaritanspurse.org/?utm_source=25Kin5Days-Eblast-1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-16EB&utm_content=top-logo

Spend some time enjoying the day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Everything else is worthless

when compared with the infinite value

of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

For his sake I have discarded everything else,

counting it all as garbage,

so that I could gain Christ.”

~Philippians 3:8 NLT, 2nd ed.~

Please add Mrs. Doris Young to your prayer list. She will be seeing a doctor today.

Carl Wayne Stevens, formerly of this area, has been sick lately, but is now back at home.

Darbi Tolar, daughter of Tom and Stacey, will have her tonsils removed this morning. Please pray all go well through surgery and recovery.

Pray for David as he sees a doctor again this morning about his recovery from cataract surgery.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 19:7-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Why Me?” – http://odb.org/2016/05/23/why-me-7/
Why have I found such favor in your eyes? Ruth 2:10 (As my SS class works our way through the Bible, our lesson yesterday was on Ruth, one of my favorite ladies. How timely to have a devotional about her today!)
“Give Thanks!”
- Lyrics – http://www.metrolyrics.com/give-thanks-lyrics-don-moen.html
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk_7wUR2Wdg

Women’s Ministry

Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 Tuesday
Friday – Bible study of John 6 continues
Operation Christmas Child – Collection items for shoeboxes/Suggestions on wreaths hanging at the church

Make this day count!

Anna Lee

Friday

“I pray this: that your love will keep on growing

in knowledge and every kind of discernment.”

~Philippians 1:9 HCSB~

J.D. Smith has had another procedure this week. Pray for good, long-term results.

Wanda Smith has shingles. Pray it will be a light and short-term situation for her.

Earlo Labauve, father of Sharon Martin, has fractured his hip and is in North Oaks.

Pray for David as he has another follow-up appointment on the eye that had the cataract removed. He also has an appointment Monday.

Monroe M. Travis

Born: October 05, 1926
Died: May 18, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3726595&fh_id=10545

Third Thursday – It’s night to have guests for supper and such wonderful fellowship and music to bind us all together on a night with impending bad weather. We had three new guests and at least eight churches represented. We are so blessed.

Scripture Writing – John 15: 12-17

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – We will begin at John 6:16 this morning. Feel free to join us.

Operation Christmas Child – You are welcome to visit the church today to get cards from the OCC wreaths. Each card gives a specific need for the shoeboxes we will be packing and will probably cost $10 or less to make the purchases, depending on where you shop. Additional cards will be added the first Sunday of June.

Devotional, Scripture and a Song

“Chili Peppers” – http://odb.org/2016/05/20/chili-peppers/
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress. ~James 1:27~
“Be Ye Doers of the Word”
- Scripture Source –
  
  But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. James 1:22
- Lyrics – http://www.fbchsv2.org/blindfaith/2011/01/12/be-ye-doers-of-the-word/
- Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-qgu6dNIT0

How does God what us to “do” what we read about in the Bible? Be still and listen. He will tell us.

Anna Lee

Thursday

But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit comes on you;

and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

Melissa Johnson has broken some bones in a foot. Pray for her as she prepares to see a doctor in New Orleans next Wednesday.

David’s cataract surgery wasn’t easy, but it is over. We’ll see a doctor this morning morning for a check-up. Pray for no more complications.

Pray for Boyd Hatchel as he travels today. I think his trip will be extremely busy (three purposes that I know of).

Blair Lea Ellis

Born: April 17, 1962
Died: May 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3726381

Rev. Richard Dean Hagen

Born: August 15, 1930
Died: May 13, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3724224&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing- John 15:6-11

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Great Literature” – http://odb.org/2016/05/19/great-literature/
How sweet are your words . . . , sweeter than honey to my mouth! ~Psalm 119:103~
“Set My Soul Afire”
- Lyrics – http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/baptist-hymnal/set-my-soul-afire.htm
- Youtube
  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXAScbhErbE
  - You can find various arrangements of this song on youtube.

Third Thursday – We will meet at the cabin tonight at 6:30 and looking forward to what God has in store for us.

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 6 beginning at v. 16

God has big plans for us today. Let’s be aware of His calling to each of us.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“If you want to know what God wants you to do,

ask him, and he will gladly tell you ….”

~James 1:5 TLB~

The Ichter – Greenwich family includes multiple generations of missionaries and MK’s.

Rev. Bill Ichter fell at church Sunday night and fractured his pelvis. There are family complications including a new baby arriving soon. Pray for Alana as she helps care for her parents and helps with her grand-babies too.

Pray for David as he has cataract surgery number one today.

Michael Dale Tidwell

Born: February 02, 1955
Died: May 17, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3723645&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“The Bread that Satisfies” – http://odb.org/2016/05/18/the-bread-that-satisfies/
Give us each day our daily bread. ~ Luke 11:3~
“Break Thou the Bread of Life”
- Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Break_Thou_the_Bread_of_Life/
- History – http://www.lectionary.org/HymnStories/Break%20Thou%20the%20Bread%20of%20Life.htm
- Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3gTxEPv6p4

Scripture Writing – John 15: 1-5

Third Thursday at the Cabin – tomorrow at 6:30 P.M.

Operation Christmas Child – Help pack the boxes with goodies by purchasing items suggested on the wreaths.

Thank you for your prayers each day.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Let us think about each other

and help each other to show love

and do good deeds” .

~Hebrews 10:24NCV~

Jimmy Tolar continues to improve since he got home Saturday. He is adjusting to a new diet and trying to regain his strength. Thank-you for your continued prayers for him.

Norma Jean Smith Bel

Born: January 20, 1929
Died: May 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3721105&fh_id=10545

Grover “Moke” Milton Cleveland

Born: September 18, 1942
Died: May 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3722867&fh_id=10545

Maxine Stevens Graham

Born: August 12, 1922
Died: May 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3721498&fh_id=10545

Paul Raymond Sullivan

Born: October 02, 1937
Died: May 14, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3722862

Ernie Jones, formerly of Amite, passed away last week, but I did not locate his obituary.

Mr. Hagan, who lived east of Kentwood, passed away Saturday. I do not have any additional information on him.

Friendship Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

Registration and Fun Day – June 4th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
June 6-10 from 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5: 15-21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30 this week

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church – monthly breakfast to benefit a need in this area – Sunday at 8:00 A.M. This will be the last breakfast before Bro. Kevin and Jana move to their new church.

Operation Christmas Child – Be sure to do your part to help collect the items for the shoeboxes that will be sent to children at Christmas.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Time to Grow” – http://odb.org/2016/05/17/time-to-grow/
At the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ~Galatians 6:9~
“All the Way My Savior Leads Me”
- Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/All_the_Way_My_Savior_Leads_Me/
- History – http://www.aworshipleadersblog.com/blindness-the-ability-to-see-the-story-behind-all-the-way-my-savior-leads-me (This was a new hymn origin story for me.)
- Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEOtFEs0Jos

Monday

“The person who plants selfishness,

ignoring the needs of others

— ignoring God! —

harvests a crop of weeds.

All he’ll have to show for his life is weeds!

But the one who plants in response to God,

God’s Spirit do the growth work in him,

harvests a crop of real life, eternal life.”

~Galatians 6:7-8 MSG~

(Do you remember the devotional and the hymn, “Others”, I posted last week?)

Tracen Schneeweiss was born last night. He weighed 8.5 pounds. This is Justin and Sarah’s third child. God bless this growing family.

Sharon Howell Waterbury

Born: September 04, 1974
Died: May 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3720527&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing –2 Corinthians 5:11-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

“Is He Good?” – http://odb.org/2016/05/16/is-he-good/
He said to the woman, “Did God really say . . . ?” ~Genesis 3:1~ The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. ~Psalm 145:9~
“God Will Take Care of You”
- Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/God_Will_Take_Care_of_You/
- History – http://hymnswelove.blogspot.com/2012/04/story-behind-god-will-take-care-of-you.html
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92_BfspZngQ

Third Thursday at the Cabin

This week!
6:30 P.M.
Sweet fellowship, delicious food, abounding music, and heart-touching devotional

Operation Christmas Child – Get your cards off the wreaths and make your purchases. Turn your item in at the classroom next to the choir room. Let’s bless lots of children with gifts and give them the opportunity to learn all about Jesus.

May you see God’s rich blessings on your life today!

Anna Lee

Sunday

….and I have filled him with the Spirit of God,

with wisdom,

with understanding,

with knowledge

and with all kinds of skills.

~Exodus 31:3~

Please pray for Crockett Point Baptist Church, Rayville, LA, and the family and friends of Rev. Joe Senn. May his famous phrase, “Let’s go and be the church”, live on in those who serve with him or in his church. http://baptistmessage.com/memorial-services-set-for-pastor-joe-senn/

Scripture Writing: Isaiah 55:8-13

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Operation Christmas Child – Today is a good day to check the OCC wreaths at church and select some items to purchase for the shoeboxes we will be purchasing. Remember, each card represents $10 or less.

Looking ahead – Third Thursday at the Cabin – Thursday at 6:30.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Always in His Care” – http://odb.org/2016/05/15/always-in-his-care/
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. ~Psalm 139:2~
“My God is Near Me All the Time”
- Lyrics – http://www.namethathymn.com/hymn-lyrics-detective-forum/index.php?a=vtopic&t=7917
- History – http://www.hymnary.org/text/in_the_lightning_flash_across_the_sky
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Remember, He is will you all the time!

Anna Lee

Friday

The Spirit of God has made me;

the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

~Job 33:4~

Jordan Madison. nephew of Jeanne Bond Tate

This is was so encouraging to hear today! Please continue to pray for God’s grace and mercy to my nephew. My sister, Michelle writes: Thank you all for continued prayers for Jordan Madison, he walked today and ate a little! Major improvement but will have to go through speech and physical therapy when they see he is ready. I won’t be posting unless anything changes so thank you all for the encouragement and thank Jesus for his progress:)

Scripture Writing – Psalm 67:1-7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

New Zion Baptist Church invites you to preregister your child for VBS Saturday, May 14th at 5 P.M. Their VBS is for 3 year old – 5th graders and will be the first week of June in the evenings.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Unseen, Yet Loved”– http://odb.org/2016/05/13/unseen-yet-loved/
Though you have not seen him, you love him. ~1 Peter 1:8~
“My God is Real” – http://www.metrolyrics.com/my-god-is-real-lyrics-don-gibson.html (It has been years and years since I have heard this song sung. I still think it is meaningful!

Have a meaningful day!

Anna Lee