Category: Baptist Press

Tuesday

I will remember the deeds of the LORD;

yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.

~Psalm 77:11(NIV)~

 

Please continue to pray for David Bryant.  He is about the same as last week.

My David will have the second cataract surgery today.  Pray will be work our better than the first one.

Our Georgia son and grandson are on a two week hiking trip at Philmont,the boy scout camp in New Mexico.  My grandson turns fourteen today.  Pray all the scouts show they have wonderful skills and stay safe.

The fifteen mission volunteers from Montpelier Baptist Church are safely back home.  I’m sure each of them has wonderful experiences with people there they will be telling for a long time.  May the people they worked with be impacted for eternity.

 

Coming soon:

  • The Operation Christmas Child wreaths still have items that need to be purchased.  Please help on a monthly basis if you can, so we will have enough to fill boxes for many boys and girls in October.
  • Ladies Night will have a patriotic theme this month.  We have fantastic speakers and soloists coming.  Please share the time and date with others: 6:15 on Thursday, June 23rd.
  • The Young Ladies’ Birthday Party will be at 11:00 on Tuesday, June 21st at The Cafe.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10:00 and study John 7.
  • Kids on Mission will be beginning at FBC, K on Wednesday evenings.  I look forward to this opportunity.  If anyone needs more information, please ask me.
  • Friendship Circle Sunday School class has been studying some great lessons from the Old Testament.  Join us at 9:15 to learn more about Samuel, King David, and others.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 2: 5-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

The contact portion of this blog doesn’t seem to work properly.  Please send me a message on facebook, gmail, or contact me by phone or in person.

Anna Lee

Monday

 

Remember the former things, those of long ago;

I am God, and there is no other;

I am God, and there is none like me.

~Isaiah 46:9~

 

The Ordination of Wendell Rhodus into the Gospel Ministry last night was probably the most special ordination I have ever attended .  Wendall has overcome so much to get to where he is now.  God had and has plans for Wendell’s life.  Pray for Him as he continues this ministry.

 

 

Please pray for Mrs. Sis Cox of Greensburg.  She will be having surgery at Ochsner  in New Orleans on the 21st.  She is a sister to Mrs. Velma Anthony and a precious lady.

Please pray extra prayers for Jeana Lee-Newman today has she has a very serious surgery.  She is the daughter of Ricky and Brenda Russell of Chrsbrough.

Pray for Jane Wickham as she has another knee surgery today.  Pray her new knee will be the solution she has been searching for.

Pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillon as she sees her eye doctor tomorrow.  Pray she gets a good report on the last procedure she had.

Pray for Mrs. Grace Chadwick of Roseland who is in the hospital again.

Justin Lamber continues to have ups and downs following the motorcycle last week.  Pray for him and his family, please.

Thank you for your prayers for Ruthie Dykes.  She improved enough to be released from the hospital.  Pray for continued improvement.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Matthew 5:23-24

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Third Thursday meeting at the cabin this week!  We begin at 6:30 and welcome each of you to join us.  James Rimes and others will be singing for us.  Come be blessed.

 

Pray for our neighborhoods, our state, our country, and our world !  There are many people who need to know the Lord.  Are we helping as God would want us to do?

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

“Give yourselves to God …

surrender your whole being to him

to be used for righteous purposes.”

~Romans 6:13 TEV~

 

Please pray for Ginger Hatchel in Texas.

The Montpelier Baptist Church mission team was greatly surprised yesterday with a 6.1 earthquake that was centered about two hours away from them.  Thank God for their obedience to go and for their desire to stay despite the earthquake.  Everyone there is fine!

Several churches have had VBS this week.  They will be having programs for parents either tonight or Sunday.  Check with the churches for day and time.

 

Scripture Writing – Colossians 3:12-13

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Gospel Opry – Saturday at 3062 Hwy. 98, McComb, MS 

  • Open Mike at 5:30
  • Regular program at 6:45 (approximate times)
  • Snack bar with hot sandwiches, desert, drinks, etc.
  • Donations only
  • Great musicians
  • Southern Gospel and other wonderful music
  • House band of established musicians

Friday Morning Bible Study will not meet this morning because of VBS.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – next week

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thanks for checking this site and praying.

Anna Lee

Thursday

This is how we know what love is:

Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.

And we ought to lay down our lives

for our brothers and sisters

~ John 3:16~

Ruthie Dykes is in room 10 at Hood Memorial with an infection.  Pray for her as she improves.

Sherman Cutrer is not doing as well as his family hoped.  Please say special prayers for him, his family, and the medical staff caring for him.

Pray for Jonathan and Ashley Statham as they welcome their son into the world this morning.

VBS Day 4 – I’m as excited to teach missions again today as the children are to get to be there.  Pray for a good day for all students, teachers, and churches having VBS today.

Scripture Writing – Mark 11: 24-25

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

Thank you for praying today.  Your prayers bless “Others”.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Jesus answered,

“I am the way and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me.

~John 14:6~

I had a wonderful day working with the children at VBS yesterday!  What a blessing it is to participate!

 

“Unfinished Business” – http://baptistmessage.com/unfinished-business-wife-returns-2-months-after-husbands-heart-attack-to-complete-the-job/

Scripture Writing – Matthew 18:21-22

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Women’s Ministry 

  • Bible study – John 7 – begins June 17
  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – June 28
  • Ladies’ Night – A patriotic program you won’t want to miss – June 23

 

Some of you may be interested in some quality Southern Gospel Music at the Gospel Opry.  It will be the Saturday on Highway 98 east of McComb, not far past the bus supply lot.  The address is 3062.  You can call 601 – 600 – 6704 for more information or contact Bubba Roberts here in Kentwood.  The house band there is amazing! 

Anna Lee

Monday

…. who wants all people to be saved

and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

~I Timothy 2:4~

 

Patsy, sister of Theople Hurst and Bobbie Magee, will have a lung procedure today.  Pray they can get some helpful information.

Last night, David and I were blessed to join many of our neighbors as they honored Bro. Kevin and Jana Smith who have served eight years at Pine Ridge and Tangipahoa.  It was wonderful to hear of all the memories and testimonies.  Toni Travis Black, vocalists, and musicians at Galilee Baptist Church did an awesome job of leading the service.  There was plenty of foot-stomping, clapping, and singing! We were very blessed to have been a part of that special service.  God bless Bro. Kevin and Jana in their future church opportunities.

Elves Don Davis
Born: March 10, 1930
Died: June 05, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3739495

 

Scripture Writing – I John 2: 12-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Many local Vacation Bible Schools begin today.  I hope you have volunteered your time.  If not, it is not too late.  Also, make sure your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and neighbors are in attendance this week.  May young lives be eternally this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Broken to be Made New” – http://odb.org/2016/06/06/broken-to-be-made-new/
  • I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.                                                                                                    ~Psalm 119:75~
  • “Because He Lives” was the hymn I selected yesterday.  This morning, I must use that hymn again.  Yesterday, at Pine Ridge, we were blessed to hear the son of Dwayne and Toni Black and grandson of Tommy and Ginger Travis, sing his heart out.  He just completed the third grade. May God continue to use this young man for His service.

 

 Happy Monday!  Make this day meaningful in His service!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“As a father has compassion on his children,

so the Lord has compassion

on those who fear him.”

~Psalm 103:13 NIV~

 

Please continue to pray for David Bryant.  The doctors are considering moving him to Ochsner in New Orleans for surgery due to the severity of his condition.  Please pray.

Susie Sharkey continues to improve at home.  Keep he in your prayers.

Earlo LaBauve is in a swing unit at Greensburg so  ht can get the care he needs.  Prayers are needed.

David‘s eye pressure went from 41 to 20 in two days following some changes to his medication.  With the right eye doing better, he is set to have the left eye done at Cypress Point on the 14th.

Pray for Courtney Creel as she begins her mission trip to Guatemala today.

 

“This Life I Live” – a story of encouragement – http://thislifeilive.com/leave-it-there/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

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

Scripture Writing – I John 2: 5-8

Vacation Bible Schools kick off next week for several churches.  Various churches will have them during different weeks some in the morning and some at nights.  I’m looking forward to being a part of two next week.  Check the individual churches for specific information.

Sunday afternoon, Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host a Going Away Party for Rev. Kevin and Jana Smith who will be moving soon.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study will not meet next week due to VBS, but will next meet on June 17th.  At that time we will begin John 7.  See me if you wish to have a study guide.

Operation Christmas Child – June collection items have been added to the wreaths.  Purchased items can be taken to my Sunday School room next to the choir room.  I get so excited when I purchase more items.  I also get excited when I see that others are becoming involved in helping with this worthy cause.  If you need help in any way, please ask me.

Be alert to sudden changes in the weather for the next few days.  Most of us don’t have to be concerned with flooding, but the lightning and hard rains can cause problems too.

Anna Lee

Friday

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples,

if you have love for one another.”

~John 13:35, ESV~

 

Sherman Cutrer had three bypasses yesterday.  He is in ICU for a few days before moving to step-down.  Please pray for a good recovery from the surgery.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon got a good report from the doctor yesterday.  It’s a baby-step improvement, but it is improvement!  Thank you for your continued prayers for her.

 

Scripture Writing – I John 2: 1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

When things don’t happen just as you want and when you want them to happen, this song may be a good reminder that it will happen according to His plan.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Just as there are many parts to our bodies,

so it is with Christ’s body.

We are all parts of it,

and it takes every one of us to make it complete,

for we each have different work to do.

So we belong to each other,

and each needs all the others.”

~Romans 12:4-5 TLB~

 

Please pray for Sherman Cutrer who will be having heart bypass surgery today at OLOL hospital today.

Jeff Day had gall bladder surgery at North Oaks yesterday.  Thanks for the prayers.

Earl Calander, formerly of the Sixth Ward, will be having heart surgery on the 7th.  Please add him to your prayers.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is hopefully on the mend.  Her doctor said the eye looks much better.  Please continue to pray for her as she sees her doctor again today.

Buddy Waller began chemo yesterday. Pray for him as he follows his treatment plan.

Bobby Simpson will be seeing a doctor today concerning his back.  Pray for a good visit.

Susan Rimes says she is sore, but improving.  Let’s pray for good results from her procedure last week.

James Allen continues to be at home following his stay at North Oaks at the end of last week.  Please keep him on your prayer list.

Cindy Juban, Andy Taylor’s sister, has several health issues.  Pray for her as she deals with them and a serious vision issue.

David Bryant of Amite will have gall bladder surgery today in Lafayette.  He is still sedated almost all the time.

Susie Sharkey is doing better.  She thanks those who prayed for her.

Lois Viola Cutrer

Born: August 17, 1940
Died: June 01, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3737056&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child – “Children Start Church Despite Persecution”–

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/children-start-church-despite-persecution/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15SM&utm_content=ChildrenStartChurchWebStory-6-1-16

 

Scripture Writing – I John 1: 8-10

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Live to give, rather than receive! From http://qpolitical.com/1-chip-joanna-gaines-changing-america-easy-see/

Anna Lee

Wednesday

 

 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~

 

Jeff Day is having gall bladder surgery today at North Oaks.  Please pray surgery goes well and his recovery is timely.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon had a long day yesterday, but she did have the procedure to correct the problem she was having since the last procedure.  Pray for less pain and clear vision.

David Bryant of Amite is still in ICU in Lafayette.  He is on a vent still and usually heavily sedated.  Please pray for him.

Susie Sharkey is doing a little better.  Please continue to pray for her and for her family.

Preston Denmon Hutchinson

Born: August 17, 1922
Died: May 10, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3735552
Scripture Writing – June – 
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_FwK3u-_PH1a0lhNjBHU0FhQ1U&usp=
June 1 – I John 1:5-7 –
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+john+1%3A5-7&version=NIV
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Operation Christmas Child 
Items we will begin purchasing in June:
  • Small balls or uninflated beach balls
  • Small puzzles
  • Toothpaste
  • Bath soap

Pull some cards from the wreaths at the church.

Thanks for helping to send Jesus to children around the world.

Missions – Our work begins at home and extends to the far corners of the world.

Read that verse at the top of the post again.  It’s Acts 1:8.

 

Baptist Message article and such a simple, but effective, ministry of NOBTS

http://baptistmessage.com/nobts-evangelism-efforts-reach-four-with-gospel/

 

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • We will complete John 6 this week.
  • Ladies will receive their study guides for John 7 this week.
  • There will be no Bible study NEXT week due to VBS.