Bible Reading Plan – Page 142

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

“Misplaced Trust” – http://odb.org/2016/07/18/misplaced-trust/
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. ~ Psalm 20:7~
“Trusting Jesus”
- Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Trusting_Jesus/
- History – http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/t/r/u/trusting.htm
- YouTube – https://www.google.com/search?q=%22I+Gave+My+Life+for+Thee%22+-+Lyrics&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS508US509&oq=%22I+gave+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j69i59l3.11976j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=+trusting+jesus+-+youtube
- Value – All my life, I learned so much as I sang hymns such as this. There were surely times I learned and remembered a hymn such as this more than a particular Scripture. This gives them priceless value to me.

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

Sunday

Jesus replied,

“Very truly I tell you,

everyone who sins is a slave to sin.

~John 8:34~

Continue to keep Mrs. Catherine Yarborough and her family in your prayers.

Harold Newman, David’s brother-in-law, had emergency gall bladder surgery down on the coast. Please pray for his recovery.

Rev. Rusty Durant’s mother had a stroke. The family is gathering in Alexandria and praying for a good report. Bro. Rusty is pastor at Montpelier Baptist Church.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 118:5-9

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“An Open Hand” – http://odb.org/2016/07/17/an-open-hand/
It is more blessed to give than to receive. ~Acts 20:35~
“Make Me a Blessing”
- Lyrics – http://www.hymnlyrics.org/newlyrics_m/make_me_a_blessing.php
- History – https://wordwisehymns.com/2011/06/24/make-me-a-blessing/
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdCSxKHSExQ

Operation Christmas Child – Livia and a Necklace (Part 2) – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-livia-and-a-necklace/

Do you want to create quite a stir and lots of questions? Purchase items for OCC in big quantities! You will have the cashier and a number of customers asking questions. The best part is being able to share what you are doing and why! You can encourage others to do the same.

The school supplies are marked down in some stores. It is the perfect time to purchase markers, crayons, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners, highlighters, etc. Get them while the price is the lowest. You can stretch your funds a long ways at this time of year,

This week’s opportunities:

Sunday School and Worship – Check the church ahead of time; Different churches begin at different times.
Sunday Evening Worship Services still exist in a number of churches. Enjoy the message and the music.
Today, meet in my classroom at 3:30 to discuss the next ladies’ night.
Monday at 10 A.M. – associational WMU meeting at Spring Creek to learn about the flooding at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and pastor’s home. We will also learn about their recovery efforts.
Wednesday – Mission organizations for children will meet in the L-wing at 6 P.M.
Thursday – Monthly “Third Thursday” gathering at the cabin.
Friday – Bible study at 10 A.M. to begin John 8.

This is the Lord’s Day. Honor Him!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Blessed is the one who

perseveres under trial because,

having stood the test,

that person will receive

the crown of life

that the Lord has promised

to those who love him.

~James 1:12~

Please pray for these families.

Kaleb Vincent Collette – http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=kaleb-vincent-collette&pid=180685264

Lee Arlington “Bubba” Ross II – http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=lee-arlington-ross-bubba&pid=180667782

Scripture Writing -Psalm 55:16-23

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+55%3A16-23&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – Livia and Hair Clips – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-livia-and-the-hairclips

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“The Gift and the Giver” – http://odb.org/2016/07/16/the-gift-and-the-giver/
Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us. ~Luke 1:78 nlt~
“At Calvary”
- Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/At_Calvary/
- History – http://www.sharefaith.com/guide/Christian-Music/hymns-the-songs-and-the-stories/at-calvary-the-song-and-the-story.html
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vvMPD0iwGk

We are not promised tomorrow. Be certain you know about what happened “At Calvary” and have taken it to heart.

Anna Lee

Friday

This day I call the heavens and the earth

as witnesses against you

that I have set before you life and death,

blessings and curses.

Now choose life,

so that you and your children may live.

~Deuteronomy 30:19~

David’s brother, Jimmy, had a liver scan yesterday with good results. We’re thanking God.

David‘s one contact took us an hour to get in place yesterday. Pray we do better today. Also, pray for the upcoming appointment with the cornea specialist regarding the next surgery. Thank you so much.

Operation Christmas Child – “Elvina and the Chewing Gum” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-elvina-and-chewing-gum

Starting in 2017, candy and toothpaste will not be allowed in shoebox gifts due to customs regulations. We remain confident, however, that your gift will still delight a child in need.

Interested in learning about the recent flooding and recovery work at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and pastor’s home? Come to Spring Creek Baptist Church Monday at 10:00 A.M. Rev. Randol Camardelle will be shaing.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 55:9-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Unexpected” – http://odb.org/2016/07/15/unexpected/ (Sacrifice – a work that was used Wednesday night to help describe life of a missionary.)
Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. ~Matthew 10:39~
“I Gave My Life for Thee”
- Lyrics – http://www.lutheran-hymnal.com/lyrics/tlh405.htm
- History – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/g/igavemyl.htm
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joOUSoaajCs

Now is the time to buy school supplies. They are on sale now. You can purchase fifty (50) spiral notebooks for less than $10.00. We also need markers, crayons, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners, pencil boxes, etc. Bring your items to my Sunday School classroom. Thanks so much. One day, we may be reading a Samaritan’s Purse story about a child who came to know the Lord because of the pretty markers packed in Kentwood, LA.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Enter through the narrow gate.

For wide is the gate

and broad is the road that leads to destruction,

and many enter through it.

But small is the gate

and narrow the road that leads to life,

and only a few find it.

~Matthew 7:13-14, NIV~

Shelton Day is hospitalized with the threat of a heart attack. Thank God for blood work that sounded an alarm yesterday. Pray for Shelton.

Pray for Jeana, daughter of Ricky and Brenda Russell of Chesbrough. She is hospitalized again. Pray for her family too.

Linda B. Williams has a toe that has become infected since surgery four weeks ago. She hospitalized at St. Tammany. Pray they will soon have her pain and the infection under control.

David and I have had three appointment on three different days this week. The good news is that David’s eyes are healed enough to have glasses for his right eye and a contact for his left eye. We also have an appointment on the 25th to see a cornea specialist concerning the next surgery. Please continue to pray for David and his vision. The good news is that I had a good report on my vision despite watching for some hereditary problems.

Earlo LaBauve was doing very poorly last night. Pray for his family in the coming days.

Roy Hugh Fleming, Jr., M.D.

January 22, 1950 – July 12, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3808370

Operation Christmas Child – “Nanor and a Doll” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-nanor-and-a-doll/

Scripture Writing – Psalm 55:1-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study – Friday at 10 to complete John 7

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“From Mourning to Dancing” – http://odb.org/2016/07/14/from-mourning-to-dancing/
He has sent me . . . to bestow on [those who grieve] a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning. ~Isaiah 61:1, 3~
“I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart”
- Lyrics – http://childbiblesongs.com/song-04-ive-got-the-joy-in-my-heart.shtml
- History – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27ve_Got_the_Joy_Joy_Joy_Joy
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxFx8V3DSwc
- I must share that I received so much joy last night working with the children in missions class. What a blessing they were to me last night! Sharing about Jesus and missions was pure joy!

Children on Mission had three new children last night. It is not too late to bring someone to join us from 6-7 P.M. We also had two guests last night, Bubba Roberts with his guitar and harmonica and David Alford with stories of experiences in other countries (like missionaries who sacrifice to share the good news of Jesus).

I am getting good report from the vacation Bible schools this week. My little children be drawn to Jesus through their efforts.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart

and with all your soul

and with all your mind

and with all your strength.’

~Mark 12:30~

Justin Lambert was moved to another room, a sign of more small steps of improvement. Continue to pray for Justin, his family, and the medical staff helping to make him better. The family is appreciative of your prayers.

Children on Mission and Mission Friends tonight at 6 P.M. We’ll be in the L-wing waiting for you. Children who are 3 through those going into 5th grade are encouraged to attend.

Scripture Writing – Luke 12:35-40

Operation Christmas Child – Izabella and a Snow Globe – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-izabella-and-a-snow-globe/

WMU – Quarterly Associational Meeting – Monday at Spring Creek at 10 (Leadership meeting at 9.) followed by a potluck lunch. We will learn about the recent flooding of the church and pastoriam as well as the progress in recovery.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Something I Should Know” – http://odb.org/2016/07/13/something-i-should-know/
He went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Matthew 14:23
“Near to the Heart of God” – My grandmother’s favorite hymn! (Jennie Wilkinson Draughon)
- Lyrics – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neartoth.htm
- History – http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-near-to-heart-of-god-arises-from-tragic-loss
- Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHCTRKXONcA

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message (VBS) – http://baptistmessage.com/vbs-fills-baptisteries/

No matter what is on the agenda for today, please wear a smile and share a kind word with others. You’ll make a difference in your little world today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

….fixing our eyes on Jesus,

the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

For the joy set before him he endured the cross,

scorning its shame,

and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

~ Hebrews 12:2 ~

Please pray for Mrs. Catherine Yarborough who is in ICU at McComb. I know your prayers will be appreciated.

Peggy D. Simmons

Peggy Dykes Simmons, 79, of Line Creek, La., died July 10, 2016, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg.

Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Line Creek Baptist Church and continues Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until services there at 10:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Lord’s Church will be involved in a home schooling program this year. If you are interested, you can learn more from someone there.

Vacation Bible School is also being held at Tangipahoa Baptist Church this week.

Operation Christmas Child – “Yuliya and a Puppy” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoeboxstories-yuliya-and-a-puppy/

Scripture Writing – Luke 12:31-34

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“The Easy Road?’ – http://odb.org/2016/07/12/the-easy-road/
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. ~ Exodus 13:17~
“Faith of Our Fathers”
- Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Faith_of_Our_Fathers/
- History – http://www.ncregister.com/site/article/the_making_of_faith_of_our_fathers/
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjxwt6c7Zwk

I do know about the wreck that happened last night, but am waiting for an official report. I’ll post that later.

Anna Lee

Monday

But let justice roll on like a river,

righteousness like a never-failing stream!

~Amos 5:24~

Please say some prayers for Mrs. Grace Chadwick who has been moved to the hospital. She and her family will be very appreciative.

Continue to pray for Kathy Dale Forrest.

Vacation Bible Schools this week: Hillsdale and East Fork.

New Zion Baptist Church baptized three youth yesterday and have another one to baptize next week. Let’s all say a pray of thanksgiving for youth workers and summer camps for youth. They make a difference in many lives!

Operation Christmas Child – Ted and a Washcloth – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-ted/

Associational WMU meeting – one week from today at Spring Creek Baptist Church

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Luke 12:27-30

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“A Lesson Learned” – http://odb.org/2016/07/11/a-lesson-learned/
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. ~Philippians 4:11~
“I’ve Got Peace Like a River”

On this day when the weather promises to be hot, I hope you have a warm heart and will share it with others today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

But Peter and John replied,

“Which is right in God’s eyes:

to listen to you, or to him?

You be the judges!

As for us, we cannot help speaking

about what we have seen and heard.”

~Acts 4:19-20~

Please pray for Mr. Earlo LaBauve, Sharon Martin’s dad. He is very sick.

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Operation christmas Child – Alex and a Candy Cane –https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-alex/

Scripture Writing – Luke 2:22-26 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+2%3A22-26&version=NIV

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Language of Love” – http://odb.org/2016/07/10/language-of-love/
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. ~James 3:9~
“Be Careful”

The Gospel Opry not only had a good house band, but the guests, The McKay Project of Columbia, were outstanding. There was so much talent being used for the Lord! I hope to hear them again.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,

“Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”

And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

~Isaiah 6:8~

Mr. Burnell Simpson is in North Oaks because of extra fluid. He should be coming home today. Pray he feels better.

Pray for two area ladies who are not doing well at this time, Mrs. Peggy Simmons and Kathy Dale Forrest. As you pray for them , please also pray for their families.

Once, again I ask for prayers for America. Our land seems so troubled today.

Carey Marshall Lea, Sr. (Barbara Hutchinson’s brother)

http://www.riverwoodfamily.com/index.php/component/k2/item/1544-carey-marshall-lea-sr

Brenda Ann Dupre Thibodeaux

Born: March 11, 1943
Died: July 08, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3804194&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – I Peter 5:9-11

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Everything We Need and More” – http://odb.org/2016/07/09/everything-we-need-and-more/
[God’s] divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life. ~ 2 Peter 1:3~
“There’s Power in the Blood”
- Lyrics – https://www.hymnary.org/text/would_you_be_free_from_the_burden_jones
- History – https://wordwisehymns.com/2010/02/08/today-in-1865-lewis-jones-born/
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1CV-HtsMvc (Dolly Parton)

Operation Christmas Child – Alina and a Music Box

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-alina-and-a-music-box/

If you like country gospel music and appreciate talented musicians, you may enjoy the Gospel Opry east of McComb. The address is 3062 Highway 98. Tonight is the second Saturday, so they will be waiting for us there.

May people turn to God for answers. May God bless America again,

Anna Lee