Category: Bible Reading Plan

Friday

“You are members of God’s very own family . . .

and you belong in God’s household with every other

Christian.” 

~Ephesians 2:19 TLB~

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 23 – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

 

 

 

Statistics for Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes”

  • In 2018, over 10.6 million shoebox gifts were collected worldwide.  8.8 million of these were from the US.
  • 16.8 million shoebox gifts have been delivered to children in need in more than 160 countries since 1993.
  • 2019 US Collection Goal – 9.1 million.
  • 2019 Worldwide Collection Goal – 11 million.
  • Over 9.000 volunteers serve in the US year-round.
  • More than 400 Volunteer Area Teams are active around the US.
  • Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations receive shoeboxes during Nation Collection Week.
  • National Collection Week is November 18-25, the third week of November annually.
  • Over 100,000 volunteers serve in the US during National Collection Week and processing season.
  • Shoebox gifts are prepared for overseas shipment at eight major processing centers across the US.
    • Atlanta
    • Baltimore/Washington
    • Boone, N.C.
    • Charlotte
    • Chicago
    • Dallas/Fort WorthDenver
    • Southern California
  • More than 260,000 volunteers serve overseas.
  • Shoebox gifts are collected in the US, Canada, Australia, Finland, Germany, Spain, and the UK.

I like to share OCC “Shoebox” information with others as encouragement for you to get involved.  I hope you are not mission out on the joy of “shoeboxes”.  If you need more information about how you can help, contact me or someone else that knows the value of “shoeboxes” and eternity for boys and girls around the world.

Anna Lee

Thursday

In the same way,

faith by itself,

if it is not accompanied by action,

is dead.

~James 2:17~

 

 

 

Scripture Writing 

  • August 21 – John 8:12
  • August 22 – James 2:17

 

 

Thanks to those who have brought items to the church for “shoeboxes”. Thanks, also, for those who pack shoeboxes on their own.  If you or your family would like to pack some shoeboxes, please let me know.  I will supply the shoeboxes.

 

 

 

Continue to pray for those who have has surgery or procedures lately and those who will be facing these in the near future.

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world.

Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

~John 8:12~

When I read this verse, I immediately began to sing “The Light of the World is Jesus” to myself.  This is news we need to shout from the rooftops!

 

 

 

 

My classmate’s granddaughter is starting another semester of school in hopes of accomplishing her goal of becoming a nurse.  Left’s pray for good health for her and for the many other students who have serious health needs.

Maddie’s Miracles – https://www.facebook.com/Maddies-Miracles-390075544489525/

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 20th – Revelation 3:21

 

 

 

Samaritan’s Purse Facts

  • President and CEO – Franklin Graham, son of the Reverend Billy Graham
  • Founded in 1970 by the late Bob Pierce, a Youth for Christ evangelist
  • Purpose – Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to victims of war, natural disaster, disease, famine, poverty, and persecution in more than 100 countries, with the purpose of haring God’s love through His Son Jesus Christ.
  • Headquartered in Boone, N,C,, Samaritan’s Purse has affiliate offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia: field offices in 17 developing countries; and ministry partners in more than 100 countries.

 

 

 

 

Give someone a call, note, or visit.  You might know they have a health problem or some other need.  Be bold and pray for them over the phone.  If you have not done this before, you will be amazed at how special and meaningful it is for them and for you!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

~Romans 1:17~

 

 

Jerry Doughty of Amite got a good report at MD Anderson yesterday.  Join the family in prayers of thankfulness.

 

 

 

Josiah Huckaby (Written by his thankful mom, KK)

Josiah has been working hard & it’s paying off! He sat & played at his activity table for almost 4 mins unassisted on Saturday. His previous record was around 1 min.

We set up a play area in his room Friday…hoping it would be a bit of motivation to work on sitting up & crawling. I guess it’s working. He even crawled under his table…but wasn’t really sure how to get back out.

 

 

 

Iris Tillery Sitman

May 03, 1927 – August 19, 2019

A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at The Pearl at Jamestown in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born May 3,1927 in Greensburg, LA and was 92 years of age. She was life long member of First Baptist Church of Greensburg and retired Vice President at the Bank of Greensburg. She is survived by daughter, Diane G. Sitman; 2 nephews, Dickie Sitman and Mac Addison; 1 niece, Kay S. Morgan. Preceded in death by her brother, Joe Tillery; parents, Flavis and Celia Tillery; 1 nephew, Randy Sitman. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Greensburg from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Baugh. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 20 – Revelation 3:21

 

 

 

 

I’m too sleepy to write more.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

“The LORD does not look at the things people look at.

People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 

~1 Samuel 16:7 NIV~

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child is celebrating ten years of “The Greatest Journey”.

  • The 12-lesson Bible study teaches participants how to follow Christ and share Him with others.
  • It is currently taught by over 920,000 volunteer teachers in more than 100 countries.

 

 

 

Fall Food Round-Up for the LA Baptist Children’s Home – It’s a good idea to bring your items in now, so you won’t forget them later.  The truck will be at our church on Monday,  September 16, so get your items in by the 15th.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 19 – Romans 1:17

 

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for all the local families that have had deaths in the last few weeks.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for our students during the first weeks of a new year.  College students are beginning to move into their dorms now.  Pray the value system the parents taught them will be remembered and honored.

 

 

 

Make a point of doing something special for a ministry of your church this week.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Sunday – God’s Day!

   This is the day that the Lord has made;
    let us rejoice and be glad in it.

~Psalm 118:24 (ESV)~

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Melinda Russell and others who have had procedures/surgeries.  I mention her name in particular because she is out of our country and undergoing medical treatment.  Also, please pray for those who will have procedures/surgeries in the coming week.

 

 

 

 

The Fall Food Roundup for the LA Baptist Children’s Home is only four weeks away.  Be sure to get your items to the church for the September 16th pickup.  Some of the items they need are:

  • Bottled water
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher detergent
  • Canned fruit
  • Paper towels
  • Sugar

 

 

 

I’m looking forward to peeking in bags today at church to see what you have brought for Operation Christmas Child.  David and I are always excited to prepare shoeboxes so children will receive some small gifts and an opportunity for them to “meet” Jesus.

  • The Greatest Journey discipleship course is offered to show children how to know Christ and share Him with others.
  • Children lead their families to faith in Christ and new churches are born.

 

 

Please continue to pray for the family of Douglas Glass, a Zachary fireman from Osyka who was killed on his way to work Friday morning.    I will post an obituary when it is available.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 17  & 18

  • I Corinthians 13:12
  • James 1:27

 

 

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

~2 Corinthians 10:17-18 (NIV)~

 

 

 

 

Bro. Don Meadows, pastor of Taylor Creek Baptist Church, is showing some improvement with his Bell’s Palsy.  Please continue to pray for him.

 

David Joel Carruth

A resident of Kentwood, LA, David was peacefully welcomed into heaven on August 13, 2019 after a brief illness following heart surgery. Born March 29, 1964 in Kentwood to his loving parents Ransom David Carruth and Yvonne Bryant Carruth. David was a boilermaker by trade but had been unable to work for many years. David is survived by his sisters Mary Jo Ricks of McComb, MS and Kathy Wales (Chris) of Kentwood, LA, 5 nieces and nephews Rob Ricks, Rondi Ricks, Kirk Wales, Kristen Eichholz and Korey Wales. He also had 11 great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his companion and caregiver of many years Rachel Marvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Barbara Carruth, and an infant brother.

A memorial service will be held at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Kentwood, LA on August 24, 2019 from 9:00 till the service at 11:00 A.M. officiated by Bro. Michael Townsend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pine Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund in memory of David.

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 17 – 1 Corinthians 13:12

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes” will be delivered to more than 100 countries this year.  In the next four years, they will be delivered to 1,000 Pacific islands.  They were delivered to 107 unreached people groups in 46 countries in 2018.  More than 86,000 shoeboxes were received to places where churches are starting for the first time.  Shoebox gifts open doors to communities without a church.  Shoeboxes give children the opportunity to learn about Jesus.

 

 

 

Be thankful for your blessings today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

~Psalm 147:3~

 

 

 

Caleb Estay, son of Landon and Alisha, had surgery about 5 P.M. yesterday to put a new shunt in the place of the one removed in the previous surgery.  All went well.  Caleb should be able to go home later today.  Pray for him as he heals from surgery and prepares to begin school.

 

 

 

Melinda Russell, a friend and former missionary in Romania, will be have surgery to remove a tumor from her lung.  She now lives in China where her husband is a teacher.  Most of her family lives in Texas.  Having surgery in a foreign country where there is a language difference complicates things for the patient, family, and for the medical staff.  Please pray for Melinda and everyone else involved.

 

 

 

Pack your own “shoebox” – You select the items and Operaation Christmas Child will pack and send your shoebox gift for you.

 

 

 

A friend from Amite found the new plastic OCC shoeboxes for sale in Walmart in Amite.  That means they are probably available in many locations.  This saves the cost of paying for postage and for having to buy the boxes in quantity.  I ordered cardboard boxes last week!

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 15th – Psalm 147:3

 

 

 

There have been a number of deaths in our area lately.  As you think about them, please consider the professionals who work with each family during the difficult days.  They surely have difficult jobs, ones we are thankful others choose for their careers.  Pray for professionals who select the jobs we don’t think we would like to face each day.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” 

~Romans 8:28 NIV~

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 14 – 2 Thessalonians 2: 16-17

 

 

 

David Ray Hilbun, Jr.

March 12, 1972 – August 12, 2019

A resident of Kentwood, LA was peacefully welcomed into the arms of Jesus on August 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 12, 1976 in McComb, MS to his loving parents, David Ray, Sr. and Judy Newsom Hilbun. David was a boilermaker by trade and took pride in his work. He would often talk for hours about a job he was on. Moving up in his career, he always looked out for the guys that worked under him and looked at them as an equal. Often he would say, “I was in their shoes at one time.” He never hesitated to get right along side them to lend a hand when needed. On his time off, David enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially the light of his life, his precious granddaughter, Saylor Grace. David enjoyed spending time on the river, whether it was running a trout line or just wetting a hook. He loved the peacefulness of the river, always looking for the “Big Catch”. When David wasn’t on a river bank somewhere, you could find him outside cleaning up his Harley Davidson to take a ride for the day. He loved the open air and the freedom of the open road while riding his beloved Harley Davidson motorcycle. David is survived by his wife of 23 years, Brandi McDaniel Hilbun; 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Kelsey Hilbun, Shelby H. Oliver and husband, Bruce, and Harley Hilbun; a granddaughter, Saylor Grace Oliver; father, David Ray Hilbun, Sr.; sister, Misty Hilbun; 2 aunts, Barbara Ann Hilbun Graham and Dorothy Newsom Morris; fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law, Richard and Karen McDaniel and Jimmy and Julie Holton; 3 sisters-in-law and 2 brothers-in-law; and numerous cousins and friends that loved him dearly. He was welcomed into his heavenly home by his mother, Judy Ann Newsom Hilbun; sister, Tanya Denise Hilbun; paternal grandparents, Dave Odie and Maxine Lea Hilbun; maternal grandparents, Willie, Sr. and Helen Brumfield Newsom. Pallbearers will be Brad Yarborough, Skipper Venable, Kirk Keller, Barry Wall, Jerry Newsom, Jr. and Josh Newsom. Honorary pallbearers will be Ruben Prejean, Keith Keller, Kenny Ray Graham, Victor Joe Morris, Roy Blades, and Claude Forrest. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. The family would like to express their thanks for all the phone calls, visits, texts, and food throughout this time. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Friday, August 16, 2019. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

We had two wakes in our neighborhood last night.  Let’s pray the two funerals today will happen without more showers.  Let’s pray for the families in the coming days.

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – You select the items and Operation Christmas Child will pack and send your shoebox gift for you.  Here is an option a lady recently told me she used last year.

 

 

 

Hoping and praying for a cooler day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

~Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)~

 

 

 

From Frances Gay –

Lisa Carrier, who lives in Amite, is in Houston for appointment at M.D. Anderson concerning a mass found in her ovary. She would be appreciative of prayers on her behalf and all concerned. Lisa works at North Oaks in the lab. She has been a friend of my family for many years. Please add her to the prayer list. Thank you

Lisa is one of my former students.  I have enjoyed seeing her and her siblings several times in recent years.  Let’s keep Lisa in our prayers.

 

 

 

Morria Reynolds, father of Deanna Reynolds, will have a leg amputated on 9/4/19.  Your prayers for him and his family will be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

Caleb Estay is still waiting for a decision about the next medical step.  Pray for him and his family as well as the medical staff of Children’s Hospital.

 

 

 

Gaylon Cutrer continues to improve following his recent hospital stay.  He and his family would appreciate your prayers.

 

 

 

 

David’s blood level yesterday was 8.0, the highest it has been in two months.  We are thankful for his good report.

 

 

 

 

Florene Cureton Pate

December 11, 1928 – August 11, 2019

A resident of Fluker, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 11, 1928 in Brownsfield, TX and was 90 years of age. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She was a member of Walter T. Ott #217 Order of  Eastern Star and retired from the Louisiana State Tourism Center in Kentwood. Florene was a member of Tangipahoa Baptist Church where she was voted Mother of the Year. She is survived by  husband of 74 years, Robert Pate, Sr.; 4 children, Robbie Lynn Pate, Deborah Pate Ragan (Devon), Lisa Pate Ginn (Grant) and Robert Pate, Jr.; 7 grandchildren, Robert Bridges, Stephanie Novak (Tony), Heather Monoc (Marco), Jessica Westmoreland Stogner (Edward), Kristen Bonds (fiancé, Josh Barnhill), Brandon Kuyrkendall (Zandrea) and Curtis Ginn; 9 great- grandchildren, Madison Bridges, Hadley Doin, Loic Doin, Silas Novak, Arden Novak, Berend Kuyrkendall, Emma Monoc, Leona Kuyrkendall and Eleonor Rose Stogner; twin sister, Lorene Windham. Preceded in death by her 2 daughters, Sarita Pate and Rebecca Pate Bonds; parents, Robert and Rosa Cureton; 2 brothers, Robert and Gene; 3 sisters, Hazel, Doris and Joyce. Visitation at Tangipahoa Baptist Church from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday and from 8:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Greg Stewart. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

I saw Mr. Robert Pate a week ago today as I was buying gas for David’s trip to Baton Rouge a week ago today.   We had a sweet visit. He asked us to pray for his wife.  Now, we need to pray for Mr. Robert and other family members.

 

 

 

Adrian Phillips

Arrangements for Adrian Phillips Tuesday 5-9 and Wednesday 8-10 at Pine Ridge Methodist Church in Kentwood, LA.

 

 

 

 

Build an OCC “Shoebox” online!’

 

 

 

Scripture Writing – August 13 – Isaiah 33:2

 

 

 

Keep the prayers coming.  Your prayers make a big difference in many lives.

Anna Lee