Category: Bible Study

Thursday

David also said to Solomon his son,

“Be strong and courageous, and do the work.

Do not be afraid or discouraged,

for the LORD God, my God, is with you.

He will not fail you

or forsake you until all the work

for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.

~1Chronicles 28:20~

 

Andy Taylor continues to rest at home. Betty said he has seen some improvement already.  Keep praying for Andy and Betty.

Kody Walker is walking, mostly with a walker.  He is taking a lot of physical therapy, but has just been released to be at home.  He is so thankful to be alive and appreciates all your prayers.

Margaret “Cissy” Oliver had some complications during her procedure and will be at OLOL for a few extra days.

Mrs. Theople Hurst is home from visiting her son.  She will be caring for her sister Patsy soon.  Pray for all of that family as they have two with serious surgery at the same time.

J.C. Miller accidentally cut off part of a finger.  He is doing well.  Pray he has no infection to slow down the healing.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has been in North Oaks.  She will returning to Kentwood soon.  Please pray for her and her family.

J.D. Smith will be having a procedure on his back at 9:40 this morning in Hammond.  This is an outpatient surgery.  Donna will be with her dad.

Frima Kay Schneeweiss continues to  need our prayers for her kidney stone problem.  She appreciates the prayers on her behalf.

Jeff Tolar will have back surgery on May 3.  This will be the second back surgery for him.  Begin praying now, please.

Jimmy Alford will get the results of the CAT scan which will show whether or not the liver ablation was helpful.  Please pray.

 

Scripture Writing – 1 John 5:1-5

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – San Francisco

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Jesus Wept” – http://odb.org/2016/04/21/jesus-wept/
  • The sting of death is sin. . . .                                                                                                               But thanks be to God!                                                                                                                              He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.                                                                                                                              ~1 Corinthians 15:56-57~
  • “Faith is the Victory”

Third Thursday at the Cabin – You are invited to join us tonight at 6:30 for a potluck meal, fellowship, great music, a thought-provoking devotional, and prayer.

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 5

 

How were you blessed today?  I hope it didn’t take you long to begin to realize you, and all the rest of us, are so blessed this and every day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

Therefore confess your sins to each other

and pray for each other

so that you may be healed.

The prayer of a righteous person

is powerful and effective.  

~James 5:16~

 

Mr. J.D. Smith will be having an outpatient procedure at 9:20 Thursday morning at Advanced Pain Management in Hammond.  He would appreciate your prayers.

Bobby Simpson‘s back procedure went well yesterday.  Thank you for your continued prayers.

Macy Gueldner – I saved the best for last.  Macy is completing her chemo.  I am thrilled.  I remember when Macy’s grandmother contacted me to pray for Macy at the beginning.  Since then, the grandmother, Martha Drago, has had to fight a battle with cancer.  I am so thankful to know they are both doing so well today.

Go to the Caring Bridge and review the pictures and memories of our journey with Macy and her family.

Here it is, the end of the tunnel. Some roads throughout this journey seemed impassable, but somehow we triumphed and the light is now shining bright. I never thought it would be so difficult to find the words to describe my emotions. Despite the many tough hands that we’ve been dealt, I still keep my emotions private. But, this moment has brought forth  a surge of some of the most powerful and unexpected feelings that I’ve ever felt.
I feel a great sense of pride. I’m proud of my husband and our marriage. I’m proud of Cate. This has been a burdensome and exhausting journey for our family; however, our family bonds have only become stronger.
Macy has just 2 more weeks of chemo remaining. Tomorrow we will celebrate the end of her treatment in Baton Rouge. These doctors and nurses have become our family. They’ve been a weekly part of our lives for nearly 3 years. It will be sweet to leave the chemo behind, but so very bitter to say goodbye to everyone in our clinic who genuinely and deeply loves Macy.
To my dearest Macy,
You are a marvel. Your strength is immeasurable; your fight is valiant. You display a vast amount of courage. You love deeply. You show such resilience each and every day. You are my hero. You are my sunshine.
When I was 17 weeks pregnant with you, we were given the diagnosis of DS. I cried. I cried a lot. Then, I abruptly stopped and thought, “If anyone in the world has to stand behind you, to love you, to support you, it must be I. I am your mom.” And, I’ve been trying every day since that moment to be the very best mom to you. You make it easy for me.
In the words of Dr. Seuss, and the theme of your celebration, “You’re off to great places, today is your day. You’re mountain is waiting, so… get on your way.”
“Oh the places you’ll go!”

 

Frederick “Freddie” Settoon

Born: March 12, 1952
Died: April 18, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3670718&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing –Hebrews 4: 15-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Mission Center/Orphanage in Haiti

Wayne Sheppard, executive assistant to the executive director, and partnership missions strategist for Louisiana Baptists, has signed papers for 3.1 acres to build an orphanage and church planting center in Haiti.  http://baptistmessage.com/haiti-mission-center-one-step-closer-to-being-reality/

North American Missions – Seattle – http://www.namb.net/Seattle/

http://baptistmessage.com/haiti-mission-center-one-step-closer-to-being-reality/

http://baptistmessage.com/haiti-mission-center-one-step-closer-to-being-reality/

http://baptistmessage.com/haiti-mission-center-one-step-closer-to-being-reality/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin – Tomorrow night at 6:30

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 5 

Next Week

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday
  • Ladies’ Night: “Upsy Daisy”

 

Have a wonderful day!  Be sure it includes some prayer time.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,

continue to live your lives in him,

rooted and built up in him,

strengthened in the faith as you were taught,

and overflowing with thankfulness.  

~Colossians 2:6-7~

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin 

  • This Thursday at 6:30 P.M.
  • Sweet fellowship, abounding food, heart-touching music, thought-provoking devotional, and heartfelt prayer
  • Everyone is welcome!

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • 10 A.M.
  • John 5

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Psalm 66:8-12

North American Missions – San Francisco

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I’m passing on to you appreciation for your prayers that come from many people.  They are greatly appreciated.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Let God transform you into a new person

by changing the way you think.”

(Romans 12:2a NLT, 2nd ed.)

 

This week is full of surgeries.  Please be available for prayer for each of them.

  • Andy Taylor – Monday in Brookhaven
  • Randal Varnado – Monday in Alexandria
  • Margaret Oliver – Tuesday in Baton Rouge
  • Patsy (Sister of Theople and Bobbie) in Jackson

 

Death – Mark McDaniel 

Born: November 14, 1976
Died: April 14, 2016

Blogs 

 

Looking Ahead This Week

  • WMU Associational Meeting at Montpelier Monday
  • Young at Heart at New Zion Tuesday
  • Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin Thursday
  • Bible Study beginning John 5 – Friday

 

Scripture Writing – James 5:7-11

 

North American Mission Board – Salt Lake City

 

Need – We still need a few more clean, empty cans.  Please bring them to the stairwell area at the office entrance.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Sunday is the Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

Jesus said to her,

“I am the resurrection and the life.

The one who believes in me will live,

even though they die;  

~John 11:25~

 

Please pray for Randal Varnado who will be having three by-passes in Alec. Monday.

Pray for Mr. Elwood Courtney of Holden.  He has had a heart attack and is hospitalized at Ochsner, O’Neal.  Mr. Elwood is in his mid-90’s.

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 66: 12-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

WMU – All ladies and church staff/leaders are invited to Montpelier Baptist Church to hear Nancy Hutchinson speak about missions at 10 A.M. Monday.

North American Missions – http://www.namb.net/pittsburgh/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day.  Make preparations today to spend part of the day in Bible study and worship.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Stop, drop, and roll doesn’t work in Hell.  – Quote on Facebook this morning~

Thursday

Praise be to the God and Father

of our Lord Jesus Christ!

In his great mercy he has given us new birth

into a living hope through the resurrection

of Jesus Christ from the dead.

~I Peter 1:3~

 

Charlsee Hawkins is scheduled to be released after about a week at North Oaks.  Pray for her as she returns home.

Jeff Tolar is scheduled for back surgery in May.  You can begin praying for him now.  May will soon be here.

Susan Rimes has been back in Sunday School and church again.  Thank God she is feeling well enough to be back in the Lord’s house.

Keith Womack has had another spell with a kidney stone.  Pray he will feel better soon.

 Kody Walker, one of the men injured in the boating accident, is walking.  Given a little time and practice, he will have his confidence back.

Ken Roberts is still waiting for a heart transplant.  In the meantime, he gets regular check-ups at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Continue to pray for Ken and his family.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 16:6-11

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Mission Board – Philadelphia – http://www.namb.net/philadelphia/

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10 A.M.,  as usual.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday, April 26th

Ladies’ Night: Upsy Daisy – Thursday, April 28th

 

 

Need – Clean, empty cans for Ladies’ Night  (Please take to the stairwell by the office entrance by Friday morning.)

Tuesday

The thunder is rumbling this morning.  I’m going to turn the computer off for now and try later.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

I’ll be short for now.

“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~

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 3:21-26

Need – Clean, empty cans for Ladies’ Night (Please leave under the stairwell at the office entrance.)

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – New Orleans – http://www.namb.net/neworleans/  (This is the video featured Sunday morning at church.)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

Bible Study – We WILL have Bible study Friday morning.

Mary Rose Travis Mahaffey

Born: July 11, 1934
Died: April 10, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3662755&fh_id=10545

 

Thank you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Monday

When he had received the drink,  

Jesus said, “It is finished.”

With that,

he bowed his head

and gave up his spirit.

~John 19:30~

Firma Kay Schneeweiss will have a kidney stone procedure this morning at North Oaks Surgery center.  Keep her in your prayers today and as she heals.
Andy Taylor will have surgery Monday of next week at North Oaks.  Begin praying for him now.
Kenneth Birch will be seeing his doctor in Baton Rouge Wednesday.  Hopefully, this will lead to some relief of his pain in his back.
Alice Faye Lee is hospitalized at Our Lake of the Lake.  Additional tests will be done today to help get a diagnosis of the problem.  Pray for Alice Fay and her family.
Raymond Cutrer said Rafe is fine.  Children’s Hospital, New Orleans, didn’t waste any time  helping him.
Charles “Chuck” McMaree

Born: October 28, 1936
Died: April 08, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3662016&fh_id=10545

Kenneth C. Stewart

Kenneth C. Stewart Jr., 69, of Gillsburg, died April 7, 2016, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.

Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Riverwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Easthaven Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gillsburg Memorial Gardens in Gillsburg at 4.

 

Scripture Writing – Joshua 1:7-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday, April 15 – Bible study at 10:00 to complete John 4
  • Monday, April 18 – Associational WMU meeting at Montpelier Baptist Church at 10:00 followed by a potluck lunch; Nancy Hutchinson will tell about recent mission trip.
  • Tuesday, April 26 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00
  • Thursday, April 28 – Ladies’ Night: “Upsy Daisy” at 6:15 for ladies from 3-103
  • NEED:  We are in need of some clean, empty cans, the size most of our soups and vegetables come in.  We need these by Friday, so please being them to the church by Friday morning.  You can leave them in the stairwell.  Thanks!

North American Missions – http://www.namb.net/Montreal/

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

If you can only follow one link today, please be sure to watch this YouTube.  What a precious child!  What a precious message!

Anna Lee

Thursday

 Just as people are destined to die once,

and after that to face judgment,

 so Christ was sacrificed once

to take away the sins of many;

and he will appear a second time,

not to bear sin,

but to bring salvation

to those who are waiting for him.

~Hebrews 9:27-28 NIV~

 

David – The Lord has greatly blessed us again!  David saw the electro physiologist yesterday.  David’s recent ablation is keeping him in heart rhythm.  He’s been released of all the restrictions he’s had lately.

Rafe Cutrer was taken to Ochsner in New Orleans yesterday.  He was undergoing some medical tests.  Aunt Sissy said the family did not know any more yet.  Keep praying for Rafe and his family during this trying time.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 25:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 4

North American Missions – Las Vegas – http://www.namb.net/lasvegas/

Devotional, Scripture. and a Song

 

How will be let Him lead us today?

Anna Lee

Thursday

The LORD is my strength and my defense ;

he has become my salvation.

~Psalm 118:14~

Please pray for Gloria Gill.  Monday at 1:00, she will have a heart ablation at Lacombe.

Kody Walker had surgery yesterday.  He told us he walked a few hours later.  He told us his uncle, Julian Dufreche, had MANY broken bones.  The other two family members have less serious injuries.  Pray for all of the family.

Rufus Williams said he brother, Howard in northeaster LA, is doing much better.  He is still hospitalized.  Keep praying.

Bro. Joey Miller announced last night that he is checking into a problem on his shoulder today.  I know he appreciates your prayers.

Please pray for Melvin Battles‘ health.  He is from Amite.

Mansell Stinson is now dealing with a heart issue on top of all the problems caused by diabetes.  Please continue to pray for him.  He’s home, so you can call or visit him there.

Buddy Waller is also home.  Please continue to pray for him.

Young Hayden Snow, a great-nephew of Mrs. Bessie Hayden,  has received wonderful news.  He does not have cancer!  His problem can be treated with medication.  Thank God for this wonderful news.

A disaster relief worker from Illinois passed away while working in Louisiana Tuesday.   http://baptistmessage.com/illinois-dr-volunteer-dies-after-heart-attack-on-flood-recovery-site-in-louisiana/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – Beginning John 4

North American Mission Board – http://www.namb.net/cleveland/

Scripture Writing – Choose your own verse today.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Be aware of the weather situation today.  Sing “Follow Him” periodically today!

Anna Lee