Category: Bible Reading Plan

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

Sunday

“I issue a decree

that in every part of my kingdom

people must fear

and reverence the God of Daniel.

“For he is the living God

and he endures forever;

his kingdom will not be destroyed,

his dominion will never end.

He rescues and he saves;

he performs signs

and wonders in the heavens

and on the earth.

He has rescued Daniel

from the power of the lions.”

~Daniel 6:26-27~

Please continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey and his family.  He’s in ICU at Ochsner in New Orleans.

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:28-33

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child – Remember to work on some cards for the children who will be receiving gifts.  Photos can be attached.

Pine Ridge Breakfast  – This morning at 8 A.M.  I don’t know the beneficiary yet.

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom

people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel.

“For he is the living God and he endures forever;

his kingdom will not be destroyed,

his dominion will never end.

He rescues and he saves;

he performs signs and wonders

in the heavens and on the earth.

He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”  

   ~Daniel 6:26-27~

 

“Maintenance to Our Steeple” – Steve Horn, FBC, Lafayette, LA – http://stevehorn.org/2016_07_22/maintenance-to-our-steeple/

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:22-27

Operation Christmas Child – I trust you are making purchases each month for our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.  I have an additional request now.  This year I would like to include a note, card, or letter in each box.  That means we will need to write for several boys and girts.  You can write something as simple as “Jesus loves you and so do I.” or compose your own message.  You may use an index card, a purchased card, or a send a card you made from scratch.  You decide.  Do some now and some later.  Have your children or grandchildren help you.  If you do not live in Kentwood, but still would like to help, mail them to me or to the church.  Get in on the blessings waiting for us.

I want to remind you of this handwritten note and the difference it made.     Azima and a Handwritten Note – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-azima-and-a-handwritten-note/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Have a wonderful Saturday by “letting your little light shine”.

Anna Lee

 

 

Coming this week:

  • Sunday – Pine Ridge UMU Breakfast to benefit a local need – 8 A.M.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at 11 at The Cafe
  • Wednesday – Mission Classes for Children – preschoolers -grade 5 – 6:00-7:00 P.M.
  • Friday – Bible Study – John 8: beginning with verse 21

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