Category: Baptist Press

Friday

Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed;

save me and I will be saved,

for you are the one I praise.

~Jeremiah 17:14~

 

Harrell Sharkey is having some difficult days following surgery.  Please continue to pray for him.

Rev. Tommy Hicks long surgery had some complications, but the doctor says he will be much better after the recovery time.  Please pray.

Mr. Burnell Simpson is back in the hospital.  He was home for this 92nd birthday Tuesday.

Sherman Cutrer is home and improving.  Please continue to pray for Sherman and Jewel Kay.

 

Today is a good day to wear police blue to show you support for law enforcement.  I love all the support the emergency workers have been given.  It think it should be all year long every year.

Look up “Until He Comes” on bpnews.net.

Operation Christmas Child Notes – We will be putting handwritten notes in each shoebox we pack this year.  If you would like to have one included, please write it and give it to me.  I’ll see that it gets put in a box.  You can include a photo, your name and mailing address, and words of encouragement. The children at Children in Action have already written some cards.  Next week, they will participate in some preparatory work for packing the shoeboxes.  Our offering this month, our first month, will be used by a parent/teacher and a child to make some purchases for us.  I know this will be exciting for everyone.

 

Operation Christmas Child – “Emelissa and a Letter” – How about God’s timing?

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-emelissa-and-a-letter/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15SM&utm_content=Shoebox-Stories-Emelissa1

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 26:9-13

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study this morning at 10 A.M.  It’s always a good day to study God’s Word!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Participation in Operation Christmas Child is one of many ways to show your love for others.  “Join hands” with us in this project.  You will be blesses as much as the child who receives the shoebox.

Anna Lee

Thursday

LORD my God, I called to you for help,

and you healed me.  

~Psalm 30:2~

 

David Bryant is back in the hospital in Lafayette.  He is better, but still on a vent again.  Pray for David and his family.

Rev. Tommy Hicks will have another back surgery today.  Pray for a successful surgery and a good recovery.

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 26:3-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

Children on Mission and Mission Friends had another good night last night.  We had several new children and two more children than the week before.  One of the things we did last night was to discuss missionaries helping refuges by building tents.  Also, we are enjoying learning some songs and praying for missionaries and MKs. We compared out diet with theirs and found lots of foods we eat.   Next week, we will have our first test on books for the Bible by stacking cups.  Send your little ones next week if they are not already coming.  We’ve have a wonderful first month and look forward to many more nights together.

The Operation Christmas Child packing party will be the last Saturday of October.  Mark your calendar.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Spend some time listening to God today.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

In a loud voice they were saying:

“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain,

to receive power and wealth and wisdom

and strength and honor and glory and praise!”

~Revelation 5:12~

 

Children on Missions (grades 1-5) and Mission Friends (ages 3-5) will meet from 6 P.M. – 7 P.M. tonight in the L-wing.  We are growing in number and hope to continue to grow.  What fun we are having as we learn about missions!

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. – It’s always a good day to join the group.

Operation Christmas Child items are coming in.  One class has asked for a suggestion list for them.  I will provide one them and any other group that wants one.  We are now in the process of grouping and counting items collected so far.  I’m so excited.  I hope you will all get involved and catch the spirit of helping the children again this year.

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party yesterday required an additional table again this month.  What a blessing to gather with other ladies for a meal, cake, and Christian fellowship!

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+15%3A7-13&version=NIV

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Remember, God will take care of you!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

For I am convinced that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor demons,

neither the present nor the future,

nor any powers,  

neither height nor depth,

nor anything else in all creation,

will be able to separate us from the love of God

that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

~Romans 8:38-39~

 

Justin Lambert continues to make those around him of tiny steps of improvement.  They are so very appreciative of your prayers and ask that you continue to pray.

David will have eye surgery in a couple weeks.  Hopefully, this will be the last one!

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 15:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at 11:00 this morning at The Cafe

 

I apologize for being later than usual, but among other things we have had three phone calls this morning.

 

This is the day the Lord has given us.  Let’s try to do our part today.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Encourage those who are timid.

Take tender care of those who are weak.

Be patient with everyone.”

1 Thessalonians 5:14b NLT, 2nd Ed.

 

Mr. Burnell Simpson was able to come home yesterday, just in time to celebrate his 92nd birthday Tuesday.

Mrs. Estelle Raborn has improved enough to be moved from ICU to a regular room at North Oaks.

Many of you may know Rev. Tommy Hicks and his wife, Lois.  She had an infection following  dental work that caused her to spent a number of days in the hospital.  She is home now.  Thursday, he will another back surgery.  Pray for both of them as they help each other through these difficult days.

David will be seeing a cornea specialist today and hopefully set up a time and plan for another eye surgery.  His road to get his cataracts removed from his eyes has had a number of boulders, not just rocks, but we are making our way around them and hope the end of this journey will be found in the coming months.  Please keep praying for him.

St. Helena has a special gathering to honor and pray for local police last night.  Due to the rain, they met at FBC, Greensburg.  It was a very special time for everyone present.  New Zion Baptist Church has made baskets and provided summer beverages for the police in two area towns.  The people responded in a great way when given the opportunity to help.  I’ve heard many other ways people have shown their appreciation to police officers.  I challenge you to do/say something to every police officer you meet this week and over the years to come.  I know they will be encouraged by your efforts.

 

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A34-37&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child Ideas for This Week

  • Small cars, trucks, tractors, etc.
  • $1.00 calculators with solar power (Check the dollar stores)
  • Small flashlights and extra batteries

 

Reminders:

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.
  • Mission Groups for Children (age 3-5th grade) – Wednesday nights at 6 P.M. in the L-wing
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – Starting at John 8:21

 

May you have a blessed day as you remember that your burdens have been lifted.

Anna Lee

Friday

Keep your lives free from the love of money

and be content with what you have,

because God has said, “Never will I leave you;

never will I forsake you.”

 So we say with confidence,

“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.

What can mere mortals do to me?”

~Hebrews 13:5-6~

 

Justin Lambert is making progress.  It’s all in God’s timing!

Mrs. Gloria Stephens wound up at Greensburg hospital after battling a virus since the beginning of the week.  She is expecting to come home today.  Mr. Gene has also been sick.  Pray for people who get what seems like a little virus until it won’t go away quickly.

Preston Nash

October 07, 1953 – July 20, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3819436&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:16-21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 Operation Christmas Child – We are progressing in collecting the items we will need to pack 325 shoeboxes.  Thanks to those helping.  If you have not joined in being a blessing and receiving a blessing at the same time, now is a good time.  Check with one of the wreaths for ideas or talk with me.

“Yves and a Scarf” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-yves-and-a-scarf

Third Thursday – Once again, we had a wonderful night.  A friend I have know for about thirty years came for the first, but not the last, time.  God keeps blessing our gatherings.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Bible Study

  • 10:00 this morning
  • John 8:1-20
  • Feel free to join us.

 

Thank-you so much for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation,

by prayer and petition,

with thanksgiving,

present your requests to God.

And the peace of God,

which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts

and your minds in Christ Jesus.

~Philippians 4:6-7~

 

Please continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey who is in Ochsner with an intestinal issue.  I know both he and his family will be appreciative of your prayers.

Mr. Burnell Simpson is back in the hospital.  This time he is at Lakeview.  He continues to have fluid issues.  Please continue to pray for Mr. Burnell.

As you pray for the world and country today, please remember to pray specifically for our area too.  God is the solution to all our needs

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:11-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – Yuri and a Photo – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-yuri-and-a-photo/

Children on Missions and Mission Friends is growing!  I’m so excited to see all the children coming, learning, and enjoying it.  If you know of children in preschool or grades one through five, please let them know we would love to have them join us at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday evenings.

Third Thursday at the Cabin meeting tonight at 6:30.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Pray for our country and its brave men and women who wear blue.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

For the LORD watches

over the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked

leads to destruction.

~Psalm 1:6~

 

Rachel B. “Sis” Cox

September 27, 1935 – July 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3812431&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:6-10

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – Luis and the Lamb – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-luis-and-a-lamb/   (These stories touch my heart every morning.  I just share this one with David.  Immediately, he asked me if we had enough calculators.  We don’t, but that next on my list.)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminders

  • Children’s classes tonight at 6 P.M.
    • Mission Friends – preschoolers
    • Children in Action – boys and girls going into grades 1-5
  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • 10 A.M.
    • John 8
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin
    • Tomorrow night at 6:30
    • Friends, Fellowship, Food, Music, Devotional, etc.
    • Contact me if you need more information
    • My favorite worship experience of the month every month

Don’t forget those school supplies for the shoeboxes we are packing!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil

but what is good.

Anyone who does what is good

is from God.

Anyone who does what is evil

has not seen God.

~3 John 1:11~

 

Justin Lambert is doing better than at any time since his accident.  Pray for continued improvement for him and the family as they continue to stick with him.

Linda B. Williams did not get to come home yesterday.  The new plans are for her to be moved to Greensburg for about six weeks to get additional treatment.

Please pray for Fannie Fortenberry Seal as she requires some stents today.  She will be appreciative of our prayers.

Mrs. Ruth Lewis’ mom passed away.

Shirley Gregot Lane

March 18, 1932 – July 18, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3811721&fh_id=10545

The wake/funeral for Mrs. Sis Cox will be Thursday at FBC, Greensburg beginning at 10:00.  The funeral will be at 2 P.M.

The   associational WMU meeting yesterday was well attended. Bro. Carmondelle was a great speaker.  We all enjoyed hearing about the flood problems at Mt. Nebo.  Thanks to all who attended or helped in any way.

Pray for the members of FBC, Greensburg as they travel home from their mission trip today.

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:1-5

Churches in Baton Rouge – http://baptistmessage.com/churches-quickly-rally-to-minister-to-heartbroken-urge-unity-and-calm-after-baton-rouge-shooting/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child -“Irina and a Pencil Sharpener”  https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-irina-and-a-pencil-sharpener/  (Yesterday, David and I made another shopping trip for school supplies.  We were able to make purchases for a couple who wrote a check and allowed us to do the shopping for them.  Of course, we also made some additional purchases for ourselves too.  Once again, many people who saw us commented about me making purchases for my classroom.  We were able to tell them about Operation Christ Child.  Some knew what we meant, but some did not!  What a joy and blessing it was to help them understand OCC.  Again, I apologized to the cashier for the many items that had to be checked out individually, but as we talked, she told us how bless she was to check us out and learn about the shoeboxes.  That just doesn’t happen every time we check out!  The lady and young girl in front of us saw us putting the items on the counter and got interested.  She shared that her children have a garage sale and use the money they earn to pack shoeboxes.  Last time, her  two children packed 17 boxes!  We had the opportunity to encourage them to continue.  That was another blessing.  I wish we could have heard the conversation then had when they left….)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Please join us at the cabin Thursday at 6:30 P.M.

Stay alert to God’s blessings in your life today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

By the same word the present heavens and earth

are reserved for fire,

being kept for the day of judgment

and destruction of the ungodly.

~2 Peter 3:7~

Bro. Rusty Durant’s mother‘s stroke was mild.  She will be okay.  The family thanks you for praying for her and for them as they traveled.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough had a much better day yesterday.  Please continue to pray for her and for her family.

David Bryant is still in rehab in Lafayette.  He is making progress.  He is thankful he can now transfer himself into/out of his wheelchair and stand some.  Please continue to pray.

Pray for Shelton Day as he goes back for additional testing today.  The last test showed his potassium was still high.

Linda B. Williams will possibly come home today.  Pray for her that she will continue to heal with no more setbacks.

Katherine Miller

April 02, 1936 – July 17, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3810971&fh_id=10545

 

 

Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin at 6:30 this week.  Feel free to come join us.

Operation Christmas Child – Devon and a Shoebox – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-devon-and-a-shoebox/

I trust you are enjoying these inspiring stories as much as I am.  Each one touches my heart.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 118:10-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Don’t forget the associational WMU meeting at Spring Creek this morning.  I’m looking forward to hearing Bro. Randol Camerdelle share about the recent flood and recovery process at Mr. Nebo.  You are welcome to join us.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Yesterday was not a flagship day in our state when you consider brave, selfless police officers gave their lives to make Baton Rouge a better place.  I have known and continue to know a number of officers there and in other places.  I respect them!  Today, I’m proud of them, but sad for families that will never be whole again.  We all know that God has prepared a home for his children in heaven.  Most people do not die in a moment of bravery, be we will all die. I know I will live in heaven one day.  I am so thankful I was part of a church service last night that ended with the opportunity for all to pray.  They youth prayed in one area of the auditorium on their knees, while the “older folks” sat reverently and took a turn to pray aloud.  I cannot describe how special that was, but I am thankful I had the opportunity to be a part of the service.

Anna Lee