Category: Bible Study

Friday

 

The Sovereign LORD is my strength;

he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,

he enables me to tread on the heights

~Habakkuk 3:19~

 

Pray for Carol Jean Gill of Spring Creek.  She will be undergoing testing for a problem she has had for a while.  The doctors want to prevent it from getting worse.

The others whom have been listed this week seem to be doing well.  Thank you for praying for them.

Gloria Gill had her medication changed again.  She will have her heart closely monitored to watch for additional problems.

 

Harold Owens McDaniel

January 26, 1930 – January 18, 2017

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This morning – Bible study – John 15.

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 10-12 and Psalm 20

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Ask of Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance

and the ends of the earth Your possession.”

~Psalm 2:8 HCSB~

“I’m Bound for the Promised Land”/”On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand”

 

We had a good night at the cabin last night.  Join us some Third Thursday.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

God is our refuge and strength,

an ever-present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear,

though the earth give way

and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

though its waters roar and foam

and the mountains quake with their surging.

~Psalm 46:1-3~

 

Luther Terrell – Surgery early this morning

 

 

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 4-6, Psalm 18, and video (Exodus 1-18 @ https://thebibleproject.com/)

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Announcements

  • Tonight at 6 – Missions for Children
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30
  • Friday – John 16
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind.

And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.

But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

~ 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)~

“Yield Not to Temptation” – What a message!

 

If you read the “story” about you’ll understand “He’ll carry you through”.  There are numerous times in our lives when we need Him to do just that!

Anna Lee

 

Friday

He put a new song in my mouth,  

a hymn of praise to our God.

Many will see and fear the LORD

and put their trust in him.

~Psalm 40:3~

 

 

David Bryant from Amite has been hospitalized and and rehab for the last eight months . He says he is much better now and may be released some time soon.  Thank you for praying for him.

 

Paul Wayne was my principal both in Roseland and in Amite.  He was a gentle and kind man.  He passed away Wednesday, but an obituary is not available yet.

Scripture Reading – Gensis 41-42 and Genesis 13

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study this morning at 10:00 – John 14

 

 

“Take on an entirely new way of life — a God-fashioned life,

a life renewed from the inside and working itself into your conduct

as God accurately reproduces his character in you.”

~Ephesians 4:22-24 MSG~

“Wonderful Words of Life”

 

I trust you are reading and learning from those “Wonderful Words of Life”.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

“Never be lacking in zeal,

but keep your spiritual fervor,

serving the Lord.

Be joyful in hope,

patient in affliction,

faithful in prayer.”

~Romans 12:11-12 NIV~

 

Please pray for JoEllen F. Carruth of Greensburg.  She has another complication from her knee surgery, but it NOT a blood clot.  Thank the Lord for that.

Diane Turner continues to have thyroid and a-fib problems.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Dan Turner is having problems with one of the pumps he has to control seizures.  Pray this problem can be corrected.

Pray for Phillip Strickland who has started treatment.  Pray for his family too.

Tish Fairburn will be having surgery Tuesday to have a spot on her kidneys removed.  She’ll be at North Oaks.  Please pray for her.

Pray for all the families who have lost a loved one recently.

 

Scripture Reading – Genesis 38-40 and Psalm 12

 

Associational WMU Quarterly Meeting Monday – Our memorial service for WMU ladies who passed away in 2016.  Please let me know of any dear lady from any of our churches who passed away.  We will meet at East Fork at 10 and conclude with a potluck lunch.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 14

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Don’t just pretend to love others.

Really love them.

Hate what is wrong.

Hold tightly to what is good.

Love each other with genuine affection,

and take delight in honoring each other.”

~ Romans 12:9-10 NLT, 2nd Ed. ~

“Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”

 

Children in Action studied about the Good Samaritan last night and went home with a band aid that said “I love my neighbor.”  I remember learning that my neighbors were not the Pritchetts and the Henrys.  Our neighbors are all people.  Do you love your neighbor or only the people next door?

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

The server for this site was down earlier.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

the new creation has come:

The old has gone,

the new is here!

~2 Corinthians 5:17~

Majel Dean’s knee surgery went well yesterday.  Pray for Majel as she goes through physical therapy.

Lola Virginia Byrd “Gennie” Taylor

August 28, 1944 – January 09, 2017

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Helen D. Smart

April 11, 1940 – January 07, 2017

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McComb Opry – Saturday night east of McComb.  Bubba Roberts can give you details on who is singing/playing this week in addition to the house band.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 14

 

Missions class for children – Wednesday night at 6 P.M.

 

Associational WMU Meeting – Monday at 10 A.M. at East Fork Baptist Church   This will be our memorial service for WMU ladies who moved on to heaven during 2016.

 

Scripture Reading for Today – Genesis 32-34 and Psalm 10

 

But just as he who called you is holy,

so be holy in all you do; for it is written:

“Be holy, because I am holy.”

~ 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV)~

“Holy, Holy, Holy”

 

This song reminds me of reverence.  Sometimes, it is a needed reminder.

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

There is a time for everything,

and a season for every activity under the heavens:

a time to be born and a time to die,

a time to plant and a time to uproot,

a time to kill and a time to heal,

a time to tear down and a time to build,

a time to weep and a time to laugh,

a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,

a time to search and a time to give up,

a time to keep and a time to throw away,

a time to tear and a time to mend,

a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time to love and a time to hate,

a time for war and a time for peace.

~Ecclesiastes 3:1-8~

 

Rusty Stevens said his dad, Carl Wayne, is doing “great”!  Thank you for your continued prayers for the Stevens family.

Ready for more good news?  Doctors in Memphis were able to make an adjustment in Gail Smith‘s port without having to put in a new one.  Thanking God for that and praying for Gail as the port will soon be put into use.

My high school friend, Sandy Toney, is hospitalized at St. Tammany.  Sandy has been sick and losing weight for many months.  Please pray with me that they will soon have her on the mend.

 

Bible Reading Plan – Genesis 22-24 and Psalm 7

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Follow God’s example, therefore,

as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love,

just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us

as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

~ Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV)~

Here we are on love again.  Is there any doubt about how important love is?

“Love is the Theme”

Bible Study – I’m went to town yesterday wondering if anyone else would show up for Bible study.  Six ladies attended despite the cold temperatures and the light rain.  God teaches us lessons we need to learn.  Don’t doubt Him or those who want to learn about His Word!

Lottie Moon Missions March – We will show our support for missions, especially the Lottie Moon emphasis for international missions, on the last Sunday of January.  That will be a good day to give to the offering or to give again.  If you notice the Christmas tree by the organ. you will notice more ornaments on the tree.  Each one represents $500.00 toward our goal.  Let’s get our tree decorated all the way to the top!  Whether we give that day or not, we’ll all be able to walk around the church to say we support missions.

Stay warm.  If you have a problem, ask for help!  There are people who will be glad to assist you!

Anna Lee

Thursday

Wash and make yourselves clean.

Take your evil deeds out of my sight;

stop doing wrong.

Learn to do right;

seek justice.

Defend the oppressed.

Take up the cause of the fatherless;

plead the case of the widow.

 ~Isaiah 1:16-17 (NIV)~

 

 

Margaret Oliver is  doing well.  Please continue to pray for her improvement.

Carl Wayne Stevens was moved from ICU to a step-down unit.  Pray for him as he continues to recovery from heart valve surgery.

Jeana Lee-Newton was taken to wound care and from there to Ochsner in New Orleans.  She is being treated for infection and pneumonia.  Please pray for Jeana and her family.

Leon Givens, Jr.

April 19, 1937 – January 02, 2017

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Bonnie Crawford
(July 30, 1931 – January 4, 2017)

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What man among you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”

~Matthew 7:9-11 HCSB~

“Give of Your Best to the Master”

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – According to the weather reports, I think we will be able to have our Bible study Friday morning before the bad weather gets here.  See you at 10:00.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Bible Reading Plan for 2017 – Genesis 16-18 and Psalm 5

 

Looking ahead, there will be an associational WMU meeting at East Fork Baptist Church on Monday, January 16th at 10 A.M.  We will honor WMU members who moved to heaven during 2016.  Our meeting will be followed by a covered dish meal.

 

Last night in missions class, the children talked about  how to be a blessing to others.  That’s something for all of us to ponder today.

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock

when he is with them,

so will I look after my sheep.

I will rescue them from all the places

where they were scattered

on a day of clouds and darkness.

~Ezekiel 34:12~

 

 

Jerry Lindsay had back surgery yesterday.  The procedure went well.  The recovery will be long.  Keep him and his caregivers in your prayers.

Larry Hendry had rotator cuff surgery yesterday.  Keep him in your prayers as he recovers.

Sandy Wilcox Toney,  a high-school classmate and friend, is sick again.  Please pray for Sandy.  He husband. Doug Toney, has been on our prayer list for a long time, but now is much better.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child has send word that some of our shoeboxes were sent to the Philippines.  That interesting to know.

 

Scripture Writing – Titus 3:3-7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.

In this world you will have trouble.

But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

~ John 16:33 (NIV) ~

“All the Thrills My Soul is Jesus”

 

Friday Morning Bible Study at 10:00 today!

 

Have a wonderful day by being a blessing to someone!

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

Cast your cares on the LORD

and he will sustain you;

he will never let the righteous be shaken.

~Psalm 55:22~

 

Brenda Russell shared that her daughter, Jeana, got to come home after being hospitalized for three months.  Please pray Jeana and her family enjoy some good times in Chesbrough to make up for all the lost days.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon said hr daughter, Jana, had successful out-patient surgery yesterday.  Jana is back at home and resting for a few days.

Carl Wayne Stevens had been undergoing medical evaluations lately and has surgery scheduled for Tuesday.  Please say a prayer for Carl Wayne, the medical staff, and the family.

Robert Callihan had rotator cuff surgery and is doing well.  Pray for him as he goes through a long recovery time.

 

Taunee Sue Champlin Jones

May 19, 1957 – December 28, 2016

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Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – James 1:16-18

Friday Morning Bible Study – Continuation of John 13

 

Jesus Comforts His Disciples

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. — John 14:1-3 (NIV)

“One Day”

 

Do something to tell others about what will happen “One Day”!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.

I bring you good news

that will cause great joy for all the people.

Today in the town of David

a Savior has been born to you;

he is the Messiah, the Lord.

This will be a sign to you:

You will find a baby wrapped in cloths

and lying in a manger.”

~Luke 2:10-12~

 

We saw Kent Muse at the funeral home.  He continues to do very well following his liver transplant.  Continue to pray for him.

Norma Muse is at her daughter’s house.  Please continue to pray for her.

 

Scripture Writing – Galatians 4:4-7

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 

  • Honors ladies with December birthdays
  • Tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
  • The Cafe

Children’s Mission

  • Wednesdays from 6-7 P.M.
  • L-Wing of FBC, Kentwood

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Continuing in John 13
  • 10 A.M.
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood

 

Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”                          ~ Luke 2:28-32 (NIV) ~

“The Light of the World is Jesus”

 

Jesus is the light that we all need to follow.

Anna Lee