Category: Baptist Press

Tuesday

And hope does not put us to shame,

because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts

through the Holy Spirit,

who has been given to us.

~Romans 5:5~

 

Carol Jean Conerly received very good news yesterday.  She did not cause any injury to her new knee when she fell Sunday.  Thank God for that!

Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby Dillon are both improving a little each day.  Please continue to pray for them.

Jonboy Moore

June 23, 1998 – May 21, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4240943&fh_id=10545

Rebecca Annette Blades

August 19, 1981 – May 14, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/index.cfm/public:obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4240679/lud/837F3BFEC23B8ADC5ED0585D506A3BB5

Operation Christmas Child 

 

Read the Bible – Job 16-19 & Psalm 139

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Young Ladies’ Birthday Party 

  • 11 A.M. today
  • The Cafe
  • Celebrating birthdays

 

Red Beans and Rice – Sunday will end our official collection of beans and rice for local food pantries.  Be sure to get your contributions in.

 

You are a chosen race,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

a people for His possession,

so that you may proclaim the praises of the One

who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

~1 Peter 2:9 HCSB~

“Tell the Good News”

 

Tell the “Good News” to someone today!

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“May God, the source of hope,

fill you with joy and peace

through your faith in him.

Then you will overflow with hope

by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

~Romans 15:13 GW~

 

Please pray for Carol Jean Conerly.  She had an incident with a dog that caused her to fall and injure her new knee.

Pray for a 10 year old, Lizzie, who had a spider bite and has been in ICU.  Yesterday, the medicine seems to have “kicked-in”.  She is improving now.

Another request is for Steve who does not live in our area, who lost his sister.  Sometimes in life, losses like this seem to come too close together.

Pray for the families and friends of the three young people who had an accident on the Line Creek Road yesterday.  I’ll leave it at that until I find an official report to link you to.

 

Loren Hurley Buttry, Jr.

May 25, 1917 – May 19, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4237031&fh_id=10545

 

Read the Bible – Job 12-15 and Psalm 138.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours,

and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain;

and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.

And he prayed again,

and the heaven gave rain,

and the earth produced its fruit.

~James 5:17-18 NKJV~

“Near to the Heart of God”

 

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party 

  • Tomorrow at 11 A.M.
  • The Cafe
  • Celebrating the birthday of some Kentwood ladies
  • Join us for lunch.

 

Thank God for sharing his liquid sunshine with our yards and our gardens today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

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~

Judy Raborn is much better and will be returning to work Monday.  Thank-you for praying for her.
Wanda Smith’s first cousin
Shelly Ann Dominique peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the age of 60. Beloved daughter of Louis C. Dominique and the late Nollie Yuratich Dominique. Beloved sister of David Dominique (Deborah) and the late Gary Dominique. Loving Aunt of Stephanie Legendre, Heather Holland, Nikole Maikell, Traci Holley, Jeremy Dominique and Don Dominique. Great-Aunt of Lani Legendre, Kari Legendre, Liam Legendre, Luke Legendre, Kadi Legendre, Cort Legendre, Hailey Holland, Jacob Holley, Carter Holley, Mckenzie Holley, Ashton Hurt and Riddick Dominique. Shelly was a lifelong resident of Buras. She attended Shelly’s Petals School as well as Compassionate Hearts in Magnolia, Mississippi. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the faculty and staff of Compassionate Hearts for their love and care. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Compassionate Hearts, 6138 MS-48E, Magnolia, Mississippi 39652 in memory of Shelly. Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at St. Ann Catholic Church, Empire, LA on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 8:30AM until 11AM. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church on Friday at 11AM. Interment will be in Our Lady of Good Harbor Cemetery, Buras, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.

Published in The Times-Picayune on May 14, 2017– See more at: http://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?n=shelly-ann-dominique&pid=185372827&#sthash.TYTwS1ba.5sAMIkpR.dpuf

Please pray for Shelly’s family at this difficult time in their lives.

Paul Wayne Little

December 16, 1958 – May 18, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4234969&fh_id=10545

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We had a good night.  Despite the fact that we have been meeting about then years, we were able last night to have someone come who has never been before.  We also had people from eight different churches, which I find so amazing each month.  Our next gathering will be July 20th.

. . . The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.

~James 5:16 HCSB~

“Did You Think to Pray?”

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible – Job 1-3, Psalm 135, & video on Job found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

Looking forward to Bible Study at 10 this morning.  We will be on Ezekiel 10.

 

Thank-you for praying. We have seen a number of prayer answered this month.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for

and assurance about what we do not see.

This is what the ancients were commended for.”

~Hebrews 11:1-2 NIV~

 

The “Cete” Dillons are home!  “Miss” Ruby has come a long way in a week and a half.  Thank God for her progress.

Pray for Linda K. Graves of the East For community and Mandeville.  She will not be able to sing for us at the cabin tonight.  We’ll miss her.  Pray she has a good day.

Pray for Carol Jean Conerly as she undergoes some medical tests.

Pray for Bobbie Magee as she continues to improve.  Cards and phone calls would also be appreciated.

Andy and Betty Taylor are both improving.  Please keep praying for them.

 

 

Mike Goings, brother of Deborah Bales, passed away yesterday.  Please pray for his family.

 

 

Read the Bible – Zephaniah, Psalm 134, and video on Zephaniah found at jointhebibleproject.com

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

God is not unjust;

he will not forget your work

and the love you have shown him

as you have helped his people

and continue to help them.

~Hebrews 6:10 (NIV)~

“Serve the Lord with Gladness”

 

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30 tonight!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.

Your sons and daughters will prophesy,

your old men will dream dreams,

your young men will see visions.

Even on my servants, both men and women,

I will pour out my Spirit in those days.

~Joel 2:28-29~

 

Rylin Wilkinson, who fractured his skull last Wednesday night, was released from the hospital yesterday.  Please keep praying for him and his mother.

Please continue to pray for the Cete Dillon family.

 

Children in Action (Missions class) will meet tonight at 6 P.M.

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

 

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~

“Great is Thy Faithfulness”

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible – Habakkuk. Psalm 133, and video “Habakkuk” at jointhebibleproject.com

 

It’s my prayer that this site will encourage you and guide you as you pray for others.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

But as for me, I am filled with power,

with the Spirit of the LORD,

and with justice and might,

to declare to Jacob his transgression,

to Israel his sin.

~Micah 3:8~

 

Bristol Ann Smith

May 14, 2017 – May 14, 2017

Read the Bible – Nahum, Psalm 132, and video on Nahum found at jointhebibleproject.com
Baptist Press – bpnews.com
The LORD your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.”
~Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)~
“Jesus Saves”
  • Lyrics –
    • We have heard the joyful sound:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Spread the tidings all around:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Bear the news to every land,
      Climb the mountains, cross the waves;
      Onward! ’tis our Lord’s command;
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
    • Waft it on the rolling tide:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Tell to sinners far and wide:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Sing, you islands of the sea;
      Echo back, you ocean caves;
      Earth shall keep her jubilee:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
    • Sing above the battle strife:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      By His death and endless life
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Shout it brightly through the gloom,
      When the heart for mercy craves;
      Sing in triumph o’er the tomb:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
    • Give the winds a mighty voice:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Let the nations now rejoice:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Shout salvation full and free;
      Highest hills and deepest caves;
      This our song of victory:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
  • Story – https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2016/02/22/jesus-saves/
  • YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwa5ju1O2Zg (I love to hear the harmony of four-part singing.)

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – This week at 6:30!  We will have Margie Williams and Kathy Dykes sings old hymns as a duet in addition to other musicians.

Enjoy the blessing all around you today.  Realize they come from God.

Anna Lee

Monday

My aim is to evangelize

where Christ has not been named,

so that I will not build on someone else’s foundation,

but, as it is written:

‘Those who were not told about Him will see,

and those who have not heard will understand.’

~Romans 15: 20-21 HCSB~

 

Rylin Wilkinson, great-grandson of Lea Smith, is doing well.  He was able to sit in a wheelchair.  Pray he continues to quickly recover from his “deer” accident.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon will be at North Oaks for a few more days.  Please keep praying for her. Mr. “Cete’s” cold is much better.

 

Read the Bible – Micah 5-7 & Psalm 131

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Wednesday Nights – Children in Action (Missions) Class meets at 6:00

Sunday Nights – Bible Drill Class meets at 6 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – This week; begins at 6:30.  We will have a new duet team this week, Margie Williams and Kathy Dykes.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday, May 23rd at 11 A.M.

 

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 Know Who Holds Tomorrow”

 

Who holds your tomorrow?  

Anna Lee

 

Friday

And God is able to bless you abundantly,

so that in all things at all times,

having all that you need,

you will abound in every good work.

~2 Corinthians 9:8~

 

Wanda Smith’s first cousin, Shelly, passed away about noon yesterday.  Please pray for Wanda and her family, especially Wanda’s Uncle Bobby who has lost his wife and two children.  God is faithful to us on the most difficult days.

 

Graduates!  Graduation season has begun.  Pray for all the graduates.  No matter what they choose to do, may they allow God to walk with them in their daily life!

 

Read the Bible – Obadiah, Psalm 128, and Obadiah video found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

     “So then neither he who plants is anything,

nor he who waters,

but God who gave the increase.”

~I Cor. 3:7~

“Bringing in the Sheaves” – I remember this as a favorite of one of my grandmothers!

 

Bible Study – This morning – Ezekiel 9

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Sow a few “seeds” today!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

A wife of noble character who can find?

She is worth far more than rubies.

~Proverbs 31:10~

 

Dorothy Garner Fussell who graduated with me walked in the doctor’s office while we were waiting yesterday.  He husband, Bruce, is from Roseland.  We enjoyed a few minutes of visiting.  I knew she had both knees replaced in the last year, but was surprised to hear she fell three weeks ago and broke her hip.  Pray for a good recovery!

Wanda Smith asks us to pray for her cousin Shelly, the daughter of Bobby Dominique, Wanda’s uncle.  Shelly a in the later stages of cancer.  Pray for Shelly, her dad, Wanda, and other relatives during a very difficult time.

Carol Jean Conerly is progressing following her knee surgery.  Let’s pray she will be accident-free and get full use of her knee soon.

Bettye Fussell continues to put us a good fight. She’s had more good days this week.  Keep praying.  Also, pray for her primary caregiver, Fuzzy.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon seems a little better, but needs some medical tests to make a good determination of her present condition.  Pray for her and for Mr. “Cete” as he sticks close.

Billie Jo Hutchinson had valve replacement surgery at North Oaks yesterday.  She’s recovering in ICU for the next few days.  Pray for her and for her family.

Andy Taylor‘s shingles have improved some.  Betty is still fighting the pneumonia.  Pray for both of them.  The two patients have also been the two caregivers.

Shirley Ann Miller

March 12, 1952 – May 10, 2017

“Eight Major Changes in Churches in the Past Ten Years” – Thom S. Rainer is President & CEO of LifeWay. His website is administered by LifeWay Christian Resources.  He is also the CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources.
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible Today – Amos 6-9 & Psalm 127

Call to Me,

and I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.

~Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV~

 

“He is Able to Deliver Thee”

 

Thanks to those of you who have brought red beans and rice for the children to share at two food pantries.  You can bring them to the office entrance or the area beneath the balcony stairwell.  Thanks for encouraging the children.

 

Thanks to all of you are bless others each day.  Praying can be a big step in blessing others.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

Who is a God like you,

who pardons sin and forgives

the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?

You do not stay angry forever

but delight to show mercy.  

You will again have compassion on us;

you will tread our sins underfoot

and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.

~Micah 7:18-19~

 

 

Camellia May Corkern – 6 lb. 14 oz. and 21 in. long; born yesterday afternoon, 5-9-17.  Her parents are Wesley and Kara Sellers Corkern.

 

Ruby Dillon continues to need out prayers.  She’s at North Oaks, Room 4418.

Tish Fairburn learned yesterday that she had another spot that will need to be checked out.  Her sister, Sandy, requests we pray for her.

Just when we thought Andy and Betty Taylor have had every health issue imaginable, we learn that Betty has pneumonia.  She’s at home.  Please pray.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams will be doing physical therapy today.  Please pray all goes well.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible Today – Amos 1-5, Psalm 126, & “Amos” at jointhebibleproject.com

Children in Action – Mission class for children K-5th grade; tonight at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood

You are invited to participate in the current mission project which is the collection of red beans and rice to donate to food pantries.

 

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast,

because they trust in you.”

~Isaiah 26:3 NIV~

“Simply Trusting”

 

We have a great opportunity in praying!  

Anna Lee