Category: Bible Reading Plan

Friday

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth,

no one can enter the kingdom of God

unless he is born of water

and the Spirit.  

~John 3:5~

 

Read the Bible in 2015:  Jeremiah 42-46

Hope Center will need some men , especially those who have helped some in the past, to step up and volunteer to work in Sylvester Humphrey’s place while he is recovering from yesterday’s surgery.  If you can take a turn, please call 247-2235 to get your name on the schedule.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Third Thursday Meeting

We were blessed again to have a great group of people at the cabin for the Third Thursday meeting.  There was certainly a sweet, sweet spirit tonight.  Thanks to all of you who came, including one new person.  My God be honored!  What a special ending we had with “God Bless America” being sung by everyone.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Wisdom Seekers” –  http://odb.org/
  • Blessed are those who find wisdom.                                                                                                                                      ~Proverbs 3:13 NIV~          
  • “Open My Eyes that I May See” 

Reminders

  • Tomorrow, Saturday, will be the 90th birthday celebration for Mrs. Kathryn Shaw Kuss at FBC, Kentwood from 1:00 – 3:00.  Invitations were not sent to people who reside in the Kentwood area, so feel free to stop by to speak with her and her family.  She requests no gifts, just your presence.
  • The monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be Tuesday of next week.  Join the ladies at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.  The ladies meet in the side room.

Be a blessing to someone by your words and actions today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Be humble and give more honor to others

than to yourselves.”

~Philippians 2:3b NCV~

Doug Toney

Wednesday May 20, 2015

Doug stayed awake a little more today. He sat in a cardio chair about two hours. He tries to talk,but really needs to let his vocal cords heal. He was on the vent 12 days before it was removed. He was reintubated for gall bladder surgery, but thankfully just for a few hours. He still has a very long healing time ahead. Please continue to pray for Doug….

Joe Easley

Joe is back at home.  He has great friends who help him with his needs.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Patricia Travis McKnight

Born: July 21, 1949
Died: May 20, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114971

Euell O. “Junior” Jones, Jr.

Born: June 03, 1939
Died: May 19, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114143

James “Jimmy” Eldridge Morris

Born: March 17, 1931
Died: May 19, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114983

Ann Gayle Darouse

Born: December 29, 1940
Died: May 17, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3114430

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 41-42

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Bible Study will be this morning at 10:00.  We’re studying “Women of the Bible: Leah”.

Coming soon- VBS!

  • FBC, K – June 1-5, 8:30-11:30
  • New Zion Baptist Church – Third week of June in the evenings

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Let the peoples praise you, God;

let all the peoples praise you.”

~Psalm 67:5, NKJV~

https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/8

Please continue to pray for Sylvester Humphry.  He is in St. Tammany and very sick.  I know your prayers will be greatly appreciated.  As you are praying for him, thank God for his vision and dedication to the Hope Center.  Without him, Hope Center would not exist.  Pray for those who are “stepping up” to try to fill the shoes of Sylvester and Shirley while they are not able to be there.

I was blessed to see Mr. James W. Frazier and Miss Shira Easley yesterday.  They have come a long way since their surgeries.  Even though they have not been released by their doctors yet, they both are in God’s house and very thankful to be there.

Someone special to pray for today – Mrs. Hazel Smith

She tends to be rather quiet, but if you spend some time with her, you’ll soon see how important God has been and continues to be in her life.  Her faith is strong!  She is such a blessing to know.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 57-59

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song –

  • “Guard Your Focus” –  http://odb.org/
  • Looking unto Jesus,                                                                                                                                 the author and finisher of our faith.                                                                                                                                               ~Hebrews 12:2~                          

               I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.                                               So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything,                                               but only God, who makes things grow.                                                                                                                                                The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose,                                                       and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor.                                                                                For we are co-workers in God’s service;                                                                                                           you are God’s field, God’s building.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ~1 Corinthians 3:6-9 (NIV)~

Don’t forget:

  • Operation Christmas Child – Pray for the collection process and those who will be sorting, delivering, and receiving the “shoeboxes:.
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – This week at 6:30 P.M.
  • Friday Bible Study – MEETING THURSDAY THIS WEEK!
  • VBSs are fast approaching.  Pray for those who are planning and studying and those who will attend.
  • Frozen Food for Families – Put some food up each week in quart size bags.  The food is appreciated so much by those who are benefitting from it.
  • Other opportunities to learn and serve – Find your slots for service.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

” Serve the Lord with Gladness” today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Bible Study Change – Bible study at FBC, Kentwood will be Thursday at 10:00 this week.  Please pass the word.

 

“Faith is confidence in what we hope for

and assurance about what we do not see.”

~Hebrews 11:1 NIV~

 

Doug Toney

Monday May 18, 2015
Doug is getting great care here at Northshore Specialty (Covington). He has a bit of a temp and his back is hurting, so he just got something to help with that.  (Sandy)

Please continue to pray for Doug, Sandy, and the other members of the family.

Brantley Williams

Brantley’s medication was reduced for a couple of hours today allowing him to wake up briefly.  Please continue to pray for this two year old.

Read the Bible in 2015 –

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Great Healer” –  odb.org
  • I am the Lord, who heals you.                                                                                                                                              ~Exodus 15:26~
  • “The Great Physician”  –  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/990

Reminder – Toni Holland Fitzgerald will be speaking about nursing homes, home health, hospice, physical therapy, etc. at New Zion Baptist Church this morning at 10:30.  There is no charge.  Everyone is invited to attend.  A question/answer session will follow the information she gives.

Bible Study Change – Bible study at FBC, Kentwood will be Thursday at 10:00 this week.  Please pass the word.

Prepare to make a choice about this day.  Will you be helpful? an encourager? a friend? a helper? a good listener?  a friend?  an intercessor?  etc.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

“. . . the gospel is God’s power for salvation

to everyone who believes. . . .”

~Romans 1:16, NKJV~

 

 

Mr. James Frazier was in attendance in church both Sunday morning and Sunday evening.  When a person who attends church as regularly as he does misses for five weeks due to a health issue, they feel so blessed to be back in God’s house.  Thank you for praying for him.

I’ve been faithful to keep up with some of my “blessings” daily this year.  Yesterday, among other blessings of the day, I was blessed to see pictures of graduates being recognized in several area churches and baptisms in several area churches.  The blessings in the lives of others blessed me as I thought of the opportunities open to those who have completed school and the greater opportunities open to those who have accepted Christ as their personal Savior.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Exodus 25-28

Devotional, Quote/Prayer, Scripture, and Songs

  • “One Step Closer” –  http://odb.org/ (Doesn’t that tie in perfectly with my “blessings” that I just shared?  God verifies so many things in our lives, doesn’t He?  I’m blessed daily!  You are too!)
  • Dear Lord, may I, for the joy set before me, endure with patience the                hardship of the trail.                                                                                                                               When my journey is over, I will see You face to face and live with You forever.                                                                                                                                          ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Though your sins are like scarlet,                                                                                                 they shall be white as snow.”                                                                                                                                                                  ~Isaiah 1:18~
  • “Jesus Paid it All” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/p/jpaidall.htm                    

 “Heaven Came Down” – http://gospelyrics.blogspot.com/2007/09/heaven-came-down-and-glory-filled-my.html

Women’s Ministry – Opportunities for the Week

  • Operation Christmas Child – purchase some items for the “shoeboxes” we will be sending to children around the world in October.  The greatest value of the boxes is not the various items that go into the box, but the opportunities the children will have to learn about Jesus.   Make some purchases this week.  It doesn’t involve large amounts of money, just large amounts of love and and a desire to share Jesus with others.  Don’t miss this opportunity to help!
  • Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – It’s never too late to give to missions!  Never forget that people in our own country, and Canada, need to make that great decision for themselves.  That’s what this offering funds.
  • Women of the Bible: Leah.  If you didn’t get a study guide, see Lauree or me for one.  We will meet Friday morning at 10:00 in the fellowship hall.

Opportunities of the Week

  • Tuesday – Learn about nursing homes, home health, hospice, physical therapy, etc. at New Zion Baptist Church as Toni Holland Fitzgerald shares with us.  She has had so many experiences in working in these areas that she has a wealth of knowledge to share.  If you are interested, she will be sharing at 10:30 in the fellowship hall.  You do not have to be a member at NZBC to attend.
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin – David and I invite you to come to our cabin to enjoy sweet Christian fellowship, a bountiful, delicious meal, and a time of music topped off with a devotional and prayer.  We begin at 6:30.  Please ask me if you need directions.
  • Saturday – Help to honor Mrs. Kathryn Kuss as she celebrates her 90th birthday at the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.  She requests no gifts.  Everyone is invited.  I was requested to invite you because no invitations were mailed to people in Kentwood .
  • Sunday – the Lord’s Day!

Try some new opportunities and be blessed!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“You are standing side by side

one strong purpose —

to tell the Good News.”

~Philippians 1:27 TLB~

 

Macy Gueldner

Macy completed Pre-K at Franklinton Primary School.  She was able to attend school regularly except when she had treatments or was hospitalized.  It was a good year for her.  Continue to pray for this sweet, young lady.

Miss Fay Shoemaker is home and doing very well.  Her progress in two weeks following shoulder surgery is amazing.
Hopefully, Miss Shira Easley and Mr. James W. Frazier will also be enjoying some recovery time at home soon.
Please continue to pray for Joe Easley as he continues his battle.  As you pray for him, please also pray for his family and friends.
Jessie Myrl Brecheen Rushing

Born: September 26, 1913
Died: May 15, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3111265

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 3-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Motivated by Love” –  http://odb.org/
  • God is love.                                                                                                                                                      ~1 John 4:8~                                                                                                                                                       The love of Christ compels us.                                                                                                                                       ~2 Corinthians 5:14~
  • “Love is the Theme” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

Some extra opportunities next week:

  • Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church
    • 10:30 A.M. Tuesday
    • Speaker – Toni Holland Fitzgerald – sharing about services available to senior adults in our area
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin
    • 6:30 Thursday evening
    • Supper, fellowship, devotional, and gospel music
    • Contact me if you need directions.
  • Bible Study
    • Women of the Bible: Leah
    • Friday morning at 10:00
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC,K
  • 90th Birthday Party for Mrs. Kathryn Kuss
    • Saturday afternoon
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC,K

Life, even is retirement, is full of opportunities.  Make the most of the life you are given!

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

“Be happy with those who are happy

and weep with those who weep.”

~Romans 12:15 TEV~

 

Brantly Willians, 2, of Livingston Parish was involved in a four-wheeler accident last weekend.  It did not look good for him earlier this week, but yesterday’s cat scan shows hope.  You can read about him on Facebook, “Brantly Williams”.  Be sure to pray.

Ronald Ray Rowe
Born: February 16, 1953
Died: May 12, 2015

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

Nita Kay “Kate” Dover

Born: May 25, 1957
Died: May 12, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3103751

SBC Disaster Relief  –  Look this up on Facebook.  You will see how important our disaster relief efforts are.  It’s good to know so many are willing to give their money and/or time to help those in great need.

Thom S. Rainer

About once a week, I refer you to this site to read the last posts.  I hope you also will read and learn here.   http://thomrainer.com/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Survivor’s Thoughts” –  http://odb.org/
  • “I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart.                                                                  For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren.”                                                                                                                                                ~Romans 9:2-3~
  • Hymns to sing today:

Read the Bible in a Year –  Jeremiah 37-41

What does this day hold for us?  We do not know all that will happen today, but we know who will be with us each step of the way.  If you don’t, please find someone who can guide you in making the most important decision of your life.  If you need help, I can give you some suggestions about a person to contact.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Look out for one another’s interest,

not just your own” 

~Philippians 2:4 (TEV)~

 

Doug Toney

Wednesday May 13, 2015
Doug sat in a cardiac chair from 10:00-5:00 today. He is a bit more alert. They changed the dressing on his back. He has a wound vac there. Hopefully he will continue to improve. Thank you for the cards, snacks,etc. please continue to pray for him and our friends Jeanne Terrell and Paul Hancock.

Mike Moore (West Monroe, LA)

Lots of good news, lately. Mike went to Memphis today and met with the oncologist. This was the first time that I couldn’t go, because Mollyann had her awards program. There was no sign of any cancer and we don’t have to go back for a year!!! Praise God!

Mrs. Hellen Morris is back in Kentwood.  Keep her and her family in your prayers.

Joe Easley is still in North Oaks.  As you pray for him, please pray for his family.

There are a number of other people who need our prayers, but who are not listed here.  If you know some of them, please pray specifically for them.

Young at Heart meets at New Zion Tuesday morning at 10:30.  You do not have to be a member of NZBC to participate in the fellowship, program, and lunch.  The speaker this month is Toni Holland Fitzgerald who will be sharing her wealth of knowledge about home health, hospice, available food services, physical therapy, etc.  She will also have some “happys” to share.  Toni will answer questions we have about services available in Tangipahoa and St. Helena Parish.  If you have not attended before, this will be a good opportunity to start.  Bring a friend.

Ladies’ Night Planning Meeting –  If you would like to help plan and carry out the June Ladies’ Night, please meet in my Sunday School room at 3:00 Sunday.

Baptist Press –   bpnews.org

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 39-40

Devotion, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Listening With Love” –  odb.org
  • Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,                                                                        and he who humbles himself will be exalted.                                                                                                                                                ~Luke 18:14~
  • “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” 

 

Wednesday

“May the Lord give you increase,

You and your children.

May you be blessed of the Lord,

Maker of heaven and earth.”

~Psalm 115:14-15, NASB)~

I talked with Mr. James W. Frazier.  He hopes to be at home by the end of the week.  Thank-you for praying for him over the past month.

Rev. David Luce, a pastor, will be having a defibrillator installed.  Please pray for him, his family, and the medical team doing the procedure.

Please pray for Sherry Day as she awaits the latest test results.

Deaths – There have been at least three deaths.  You may want to keep a good watch at http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/main/default/fh_id/10545 for more information.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 54-56

Another Earthquake in Nepal (Samaritan’s Purse)–

 http://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/nepal-earthquake/?utm_source=May-2015-Nepal-Earthquake-email-3&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=m_YNP3-15EB&utm_content=LP-button

Some opportunities next week

  • Sunday – regular church schedules in various churches; planning meeting for Ladies’ Night will be meeting in my classroom at 3:00.
  • Monday
  • Tuesday – Young at Heart at NZBC at 10:30 A.M. The speaker, Toni Holland Fitzgerald, will share information on long term care, hospice, home health, meeting food needs, etc.  She will also answer questions and provide some “goodies” for all those present.  You do not need to be a member at NZBC to be involved in Young at Heart.
  • Wednesday – Prayer meetings
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the cabin at 6:30.  Come join us and be blessed.
  • Friday – Ladies’ Bible Study at 10:00 – “Women of the Bible: Leah”
  • Saturday – 90th birthday celebration to honor Mrs. Kathryn Kuss at FBC at 2:00

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Riches Of Obedience” – odb.org

  • I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. . . .                                                                   I will delight in your decrees                                                                                                                     and not forget your word.                                                                                                                                                                                                     ~Ps. 119:14,16 NIV                                                                      

       Incline my heart to Your testimonies, and not to covetousness.                                                        Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way.                                                                                                                                                     ~Psalm 110:36-37~                    Let us fix our eyes on Jesus.                                                                                                                                                           ~Hebrews 12:2~

Congratulations to all the graduates!  Seek the true riches of life.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“We fix our eyes not on what is seen,  

but on what is unseen,

since what is seen is temporary,

but what is unseen is eternal.”

~2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV~

 

Prayers for Koltyn (Gafford) (Shared by his grandpaw)

Koltyn was watching paw patrol last nite (Sunday) and laughing the whole time

Doug Toney

Monday, May 11, 2015                                                                                                                                    2:45 pm
We have had a very long day.
They took Doug to surgery at 8:00, but did not begin until after 10:00. The surgeon came out and said his part was going well, but he had to stop to enable the placement of a central line. His BP was too low. Then surgeon came later to tell us surgery was completed. They did not leave him on the vent this time. He is back in the ICU and vitals are good. Praying for healing. Thank you for the texts of concern.

Jadon’s Journey

Jadon saw the orthopedic surgeon today. It was a great visit with awesome news. He said that since he is doing so well with his foot that we need to just leave it alone right now. We will keep his same brace and we are to call him if his foot starts hurting again and he said he would see us that day. He didn’t have any answers as to what he thought was causing the pain but it has gone away for now and he is doing really well. Praying it continues to improve and it doesn’t start hurting again!!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Samuel 10-14

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • Lott’s wife
    • Genesis 18:16 – 19:29; Luke 17:28-33
  • Frozen Food for Families – It’s not too late to start putting some food in the freezer so it can be shared with others who really appreciate it.  We will be collecting again on June 7th.

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and Songs

  • “Where Can We Lean?” –  http://odb.org/
  • I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake.                                                                                                                                             ~2 Samuel 9:7~
  • “God does most of His work for people through people.”

Just as I posted that, I heard a reporter on television say that most of the help following disasters, such as Katrina, and situations, such as poverty, is done by the church, not the government!  I pray we can continue to lead the way.

            “Leaning on His Everlasting Arms”  –                                                                                                              http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/lotearms.htm

Who/What are you leaning on today?  

Anna Lee