Category: Bible Study

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

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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

 

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

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

Friday

Blessed are the peacemakers,

    for they will be called children of God.  

~Matthew 5:9~

 

Let’s pray for America

and police officers today!

Update on David Bryant – David has improved and is now in rehab in Lafayette.  Keep praying!  David worked in law enforcement, but that is not his medical issue.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Azima and a Handwritten Note –https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-azima-and-a-handwritten-note/

Scripture Writing – I Peter 5:5-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Coming Event

  • July 9 – Gospel Opry at McComb
  • July 17 – Planning meeting for next Ladies’ Night
  • July 18 – Associational WMU meets at Spring CreekJuly 21 – Third Thursday at the Cabin
  • July 26 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
  • Wednesdays – Children in Action and Mission Friends
  • Fridays – Bible Study
  • Sundays – Bible Study (Sunday School)

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

If we have Jesus in our hearts, it is our responsibility to show and share His love with others!

Anna Lee

Thursday

Love must be sincere.

Hate what is evil;

cling to what is good.

~Romans 12:9~

 

I’m very happy to report that Mrs. Ruby Dillon is much better.  Thank you for praying for her.

Aaron Samuel Pope

Born: April 20, 1953
Died: July 02, 2016

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Scripture Writing – Joshua 1:7-9 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – “Aline and the Princess Shoes”  (I trust you are enjoying these true stories and seeing the pictures.  I also  trust your heart will be touched to help with this project.  You can donate through your church, the website, or with any group packing shoeboxes this year.  The main thing is you respond to the tug on your heart and help!)

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M.

 

Children on Mission and Mission Friends – Wednesdays 6-7 P.M.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – July 26

Third Thursday – July 21

Associational WMU Meeting at Spring Creek – July 18

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Tuesday

I keep my eyes always on the LORD.

With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken

~Psalm 16:8~

 

Scripture Writing – Acts 2: 37-39

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminders

  • Birthday Party – Today
  • Mission Classes – Tomorrow
  • Bible Study – Friday

 

Even when our schedules get full and our bodies grow weary, God is still our strength and our faith can remain strong.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“‘Do not seek revenge

or bear a grudge against anyone among your people,

but love your neighbor as yourself.

I am the LORD.

~ Leviticus 19:18 (NIV)~

 

Monthly benefit breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church at 8 A.M. this morning.  Come help with a need in our community.

Gently used children’s books are being accepted in my Sunday School classroom.

Operation Christmas Child items are also being accepted in my classroom.  During July we will collect school supplies.  I think the back-to-school sales are beginning.  Let’s not wait until these things go back to full price to make our purchases.

Tuesday, we will honor some “young” ladies with June birthdays.  We gather at the Cafe at 11:00.

Children’s Missions Programs

  • Planning session tonight in the L-wing at 5:30
  • Classes for preschools and children going into 1st-5th grades Wednesday at 5:00.

Friday morning Bible study begins at John:14 this week.

Ladies’ Night – If you missed the guest soloist Tuesday, I can only say you missed a tremendous blessing!

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 7:44-50

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!  Don’t try to take it from Him.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

Husbands, love your wives,

just as Christ loved the church

and gave himself up for her.

~Ephesians 5:25~

(Yesterday, while in Amite for a wake, I noticed the sign at Master Chef that always has wonderful thoughts.  The sign said, “Husbands, love your spouse”.  Later, I saw the other sign which also had a good message.  I took the opportunity to speak to the owner, Tony LaMarca, and ask him who chose the sayings and congratulate him for putting such messages out for all to see.  Tony said while getting ready for church Sunday he heard a TV pastor, Charles Stanley, talk about that.  I expressed my appreciation.  When this scripture came up on my computer this morning, I considered it to be a reminder of what happened yesterday and take the opportunity to ask you to encourage Tony and others who boldly express their faith in a public way.)

 

Bonnie Blue Baham,  granddaughter for Rufus and  Margie Williams, was involved in a head-on traffic accident in Hammond last night according to Bonnie’s mother, Scarlet.  Bonnie was carefully checked out and sent home.  Her mother is with her at home.  Thankfully, Bonnie has no broken bones.  Pray for Bonnie and her family.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell will be spending some time in Hood Memorial so he can get PT. Please pray for him as he continues to recover from his accident.

Mrs. Grace Chadwick is at the nursing home in Greensburg.  Please pray for her.

Mrs. Mary Varnado, Gretchen Simpson’s mother, had a pacemaker now and will be recovering from the surgery in the coming weeks.  Pray for her as she limits her activity.

Sherman Cutrer continues to improve following his last surgery and will probably get to return home next week.  Keep pray for him and his caregivers.

I found this report of the accident on highway 38 yesterday.  I’m sure you can identify prayer needs from both of these accidents.

http://www.actionnews17.com/headlines/two-die-in-separate-crashes-thursday-in-tangipahoa-parish-1615534

Scripture Writing – Romans 3:21-24

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminders

  • Today – Bible Study at 10 A.M.
  • Sunday – Planning meeting for mission organizations at 5:30
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at 11:00
  • Wednesday – Mission Friends (Preschoolers) and Children in Action (Children going into grades 1-5)

 

May you feel God’s presence in your life today!

Anna Lee

Thursday Addition

As I opened my email this morning, I prayed for the right verse for me to pop up.  It did! Thank you, Lord Jesus!  I needed that reminder.

Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid;

do not be discouraged,

for the LORD your God will be with you

wherever you go.”

~Joshua 1:9~

 

Pray for Mr. Johnny and Mrs. Juanita Pritchett today and in the coming days.

Members of Justin Lambert‘s family continue to request prayers on his behalf.

Richard Dees of Amite, long time voice of WABL radio station, has been hospitalized for several days and undergoing tests.  Please pray for Richard.

Mrs. Betty Bethel, formerly of Roseland and Kentwood, passed away last night.  Services for her will be Saturday morning.  Burial will be at Arcola with her family members, I  fell confident to tell you.

Tony Arnone

Born: January 29, 1930
Died: June 14, 2016

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Scripture Writing – James 5:15-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Mission organizations for children will begin next Wednesday night at FBC, Kentwood. There will be a meeting for volunteer workers Sunday evening at 5:30 in the L-wing with classes 6-7 P.M. Wednesday nights.  We will have classes for children from pre-school to fifth grade in the coming school year.  (Grades 6-12 are meeting in the lighthouse for youth activities.)  I’m so excited for this to finally be on the schedule!  If you have any questions, please contact me by phone, Facebook, or email.

Tonight – Patriotic Ladies’ Night at 6:15 in the fellowship hall.  We will be so blessed by someone special who will be there.

Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Mission Project – Operation Christmas Child

  • We will be working on this until the end of October, but need to work steadily to fill many, many boxes for little children.  If we wait too late, some of those boxes will not be filled and children will miss out.
  • As always, if you can not shop for OCC, feel free to ask us to shop for you.
  • I encourage each class and group to work in the collecting and packing process.  You’ll be so blessed.

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Tomorrow at 10
  • John 7

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

May we continue to serve Him with gladness in our hearts!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

 Be on your guard;

stand firm in the faith;

be courageous;

be strong.

~I Corinthians 16:13~

 

Pray for Landon and Alisha Estay and their families.  Their unborn son passed away and joined his sister in heaven.

Please continue to pray for Wanda Smith’s dad.  There were complications during and following surgery.  Wanda said the family would appreciate your continued prayers.

Sherman Cutrer had some much needed surgery yesterday that has made a tremendous difference for him.  He is off the vent, talking, and expected to sit up and possibly walk some today.  Please continue to pray.

Chris Primes, the speaker for tomorrow’s Ladies’ Night, regretfully called to report he fell at home and broke some ribs.  He’s in much pain and has been told to expect that for four weeks before he will have relief.  Chris asked to be invited again when he is healthier.

Mrs. Sis Cox of Greensburg had surgery at Ochsner yesterday.  She came through the surgery well.  Pray for her as she recovers from surgery.

Justin Lambert had a problem yesterday that was a big concern.  Hopefully, that situation is cleared up.  Prayers are needed for Justin and for his family.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell continues to undergo tests at North Oaks.  He and his family will be appreciative of your prayers as the medical staff checks him out well.

John E. Binder

Born: October 15, 1963
Died: June 20, 2016

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Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Colossians 1:9-14

Scripture, Devotional, and a Song

 

There will be a waterslide at the church tonight From 5-7  for the children.

Children in Action (Grades 1-5) and Mission Friends (Preschool ages) will begin Wednesday of next week.  They will meet from 6-7 each Wednesday in the L-wing.  Come and be a part of something new!

Ladies’ Night will be Thursday beginning at 6:15.  This is for all ladies and girls.  Bring a friend to share the night with you.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M; John 7

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00

Operation Christmas Child (Shoeboxes) – Be a part of this awesome project!  Help us help 325 boys and girls have a special holiday season and hopefully meet Jesus because of the literature Samaritan’s Purse will add to the items we pack.  Check out the needs listed on on of the Christmas wreaths at the church.

 

Take time periodically today to pray for these needs and activities.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“The LORD brings death and makes alive;

he brings down to the grave and raises up.  

The LORD sends poverty and wealth;

he humbles and he exalts.

~1 Samuel 2:6-7~

God gives us  a “buffet” in life.  He does the timing for each choice.

As you continue to pray for Wanda Smith and her shingles, pray for her parents too. Wanda’s dad will have a valve replacement today in a Slidell hospital.

Pray for Kenneth Birch and his continuing back problem.  His doctor is investigating the possibility of a SCS, a stimulator to be put in the back to help with the pain.

Pray for Mrs. Sissy Cox of Greensburg as she has cancer surgery tomorrow at Ochsner in New Orleans.  She is Mrs. Velma Anthony’s sister.

There is good news onJustin Lambert.  He has been moved to an cooler hospital room which seems to have improved his condition.  Thank God for that small step of improvement.  Pray for his family and for the medical staff taking care of him as you pray for Justin.

There’s a number of church/community members who are having health issues/other needs.  Do what you can and what you do best for them.

Scripture Writing – Micah 7:18-19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Kids of Mission will begin at FBC, Kentwood with a waterslide event at the church from 5 – 7 Wednesday.  Please get your children and grandchildren signed up by turning in the form given at VBS and on the bulletin yesterday or by called the church office (229-8111). Thanks!  Volunteer workers can call the office or talk with me.  There will be a meeting in the L-wing Sunday night at 6:00 for those who want to help.  Weekly meetings of Kids on Missions will begin Wednesday, June 29th.

Operation Christmas Child – This is the time to get involved in the collection of items for the shoeboxes.  Get some cards from the wreaths at the church.  After making your purchases, you can leave your bags in my Sunday School classroom.

Ladies’ Night this month will be a patriotic celebration!  I am so thrilled to tell you we will have both a fantastic speaker and a soloist.  This is surely something you will want to be a part of.  It begins at 6:15 Thursday in the fellowship hall.  Feel free to wear your red, white, and blue.  Visitors are welcome to join us.

Friday morning Bible study will focus on John 7 this week.

The monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be on Tuesday, June 28th.  Ladies being honored because of June birthdays are Bettye Fussell, Sandra Arnold, Alcyon Hayden, and Barbara Hutchinson.

 

I know of three churches that will host VBS this week – Greensburg, Montpelier, and Osyka.  I also am aware to two churches taking their youth to camp – New Zion and Spring Creek.  Thank God for those giving of their time to help the children and youth.  Pray a hedge of protection around each one involved in these wonderful events.

 

Thank God for the rain and the beautiful rainbow many of you witnessed yesterday.

Anna Lee