Category: Bible Study

Wednesday

The LORD is slow to anger and great in power;

the LORD will not leave the guilty unpunished.

His way is in the whirlwind and the storm,

and clouds are the dust of his feet.

~Nahum 1:3~

 

 

I’m thanking God for watching over all of us last night.  The weather got bad as that big wind hit about 11:00, but the reports I have heard are only of minor damage.

Please continue to pray for all the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes that are being collected around the world this week.  Our shoeboxes were turned in at Franklinton.  A member of that church said they packed 700 shoeboxes this year!  I know God will bless each of the 700 children who receive one of those shoeboxes.

 

 

Charles Preston Stevens

Born: October 01, 1932
Died: November 16, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3381285&fh_id=10545

Article on adoption written by Victoria Nielsen

http://theodysseyonline.com/mississippi-state/college-student-change-childs-life/218318

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin 

  • Tomorrow night at 6:30
  • Come see what God has for us!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study (10 A.M.)

  • “Salome, Mother of the Zebedees”
  • Matthew 20: 20-24; 27:56;  Mark 15:40-41; 16:1-2

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 131-133

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thankfulness: Day 18

Today, I’m thankful for my husband who loves me and protects me daily.  This is evident in so many ways.  I so thankful that as a young person God guided me to make a big decision about my future that included him.  I’m thankful God gave me a Christian husband who exhibits his love for God and others on a daily basis.

 

 

Walk in the SonLight today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Surely goodness and love

will follow me all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

~Psalm 23:6~

 

Ketera McMillan is doing well following knee surgery in Baton Rouge.  Pray all continues to go well with her.

Jesse Dean should be able to come home today.  Pray for his continued recovery at home.

Dan Turner’s Update

I’m at 26-28 hours since my last dosage-change and can tell a pretty dramatic difference in the spasticity of my left leg. Not as much improvement is noted in my left hand, but it’s a little better too. My left leg feels so odd, not being tight all day. It actually feels like someone else’s leg has been put in the place of mine—I know, that’s weird. If things stay on this trajectory, I plan to start working out my legs in 4-5 days. I’m just giving myself a few days to adjust to the relaxation of my muscles. What a welcome feeling of progress to be thinking and planning my lower-body workout!

Sylvia Thornhill Wales

Born: March 27, 1938
Died: November 11, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3378701&fh_id=10545

 

Friday Bible Study – We have two more lessons in Women of the Bible.  Then, we will begin a study of the book of John.  If you are interested in being in on this from the beginning, please mark your calendar for the second Friday of December.  We meet at 10 A.M.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Shoeboxes that have been pack will be delivered to the collection centers beginning Monday.  I’m so excited to know we have a part in such a meaningful project.  Pray for each child who will be receiving a shoebox in the coming months.

 

Lottis Moon Christmas Tea

Thanks to the following ladies for working yesterday to get ready for the tea: Theople Hurst, Judy Liberto, Velma Anthony, Eleanor Morris, Sue Connelly, Virginia McKenzie, Margaret Olliver, Sharon Martin, Linda Frazier, and Bessie Hayden.  The room looks very nice.

Now, let us pray for a room full of people tomorrow.  I know that God will send those He wants to be there.  Let’t pray heart will be receptive to all that is shared there.

Don’t forget to being Christmas cards with stamps or a book(s) of stamps that can be used with some cards that have already been shared.  If you need more time, you have until Sunday, November 29th to get them turned in.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 15-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thankfulness: Day 14

Today, I’m thankful for growing up in a Christian home.  What a difference that made my whole life.  I’m also thankful for other Christian homes and the guidance they provide to many of you.  Let’s pray for more and more homes to be providers of the Christian guidance children need and deserve.

 

I think it is unspoken today, but let’s pray for the people of Paris.  Let’s pray that more people will learn what happened “At the Cross” and understand the significance to our lives both today and in the future.

Anna Lee

Friday

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness

and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,

in whom we have redemption,

the forgiveness of sins.

Miles Hatchel has a splint on his broken wrist and will get a cast Monday.  The next day, the younger brother, Mason, sprained his right arm/wrist (?) and also has a splint.  That makes three of my six grandchildren injured is a week and a half.  Please pray for healing for all.

Mose Guzzardo, Amite, will have a complete shoulder replacement today in Baton Rouge.  Pray for him during the surgery time, but also during the long recovery he is facing.

Mr. James Miller will be going to St. Tammany today.  Pray for him and “Miss” Mary.

Continue to pray for Jesse Dean following his surgery.

Dan Turner’s latest update:  

Well, my last 20% dosage increase on 11/2/15 did not yield any improvement. I wasn’t any better; however, I wasn’t any worse, either.

Today (11/12/15), I had another appointment. The good news: although, subjectively, I have felt no improvement over the last 10 days and the objective data gathered while testing my H and M reflexes, today, also showed no improvement from 10 days ago, the subjective assessment by my nurse practitioner (NP) revealed improvement in my deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) and improvement in the abnormal propensity for my left foot to invert or turn inward. My DTRs have been abnormally hyper-reflexive until now. Today, my DTRs of both legs were normal and equal—that was encouraging to hear, for sure.

I will return on 11/30/15 to repeat the process. So, I have 18 days of tracking progress before going back.

I’m getting close to finding my “magic dose,” but still need a little more tweaking. My dosage is now at 289 mcg/day after the 20% increase today. The researchers and my NP are confident that we will find it. As you know, the act of breathing is possible because of the accessory muscles of the rib cage and the muscle, known as the diaphragm—breathing muscles can be affected by Baclofen just like the muscles in my left leg and arm. So we don’t want to overdo it. But laughingly, the researcher, Tony, said that knowing they could give me enough Baclofen to make me stop breathing, he felt sure they were going to be able to relax the remaining spasticity in my left arm and left leg. I thought that was a funny way to inspire confidence, but it worked!

Also, after talking to Tony today, I think I have a shot at winning the award for the most resilient H & M Reflexes ever seen at Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center. I’m not real sure that I want that award.

Thanks for reading and God bless you all.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Zechariah 1-7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday Morning Bible Study – today at 10:00 followed by decorating for Lottie Moon Tea
  • Lottie Moon Christmas Tea – Sunday at 2:00 at FBC, Kentwood
    • If you are female and between the ages of 3 and 103, you are encouraged to participate.
    • If you are male and interested in missions, come ahead and join us.  The missionary speaker will be interesting for all of us.
  • Stamped Christmas Cards for Prisoners – 2 ways to help
    • Bring your stamped cards to the tea Sunday or get them to me in the by November 29th.  I will deliver them for you.
    • Bring books of stamps.  I will place them on cards that were shared with me.
  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • November 24th at 11:00 A.M. at The Cafe
    • Honoring ladies with November birthdays
  • Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
    • Shoebox collection being Monday
    • Contact me if you need information about where your boxes can be taken.  Our boxes will go to Franklinton, FBC.
  • Coming Soon – Lottie Moon Week of Prayer and Christmas Offering for international missions.
  • Potato Bar (Donations Only) – Sunday, November 15 at New Zion Baptist Church at 12 Noon

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Prayer

 

Thankfulness: Day 13

Today, I’m thankful for the love of my church families.  They love, support, encourage, etc. me in so many ways.

 

Thank you for loving others enough to pray daily.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

No one who denies the Son has the Father;

whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also.

 

Our granddaughter, Peyton Alford, had a good half-day of school yesterday, so she will get to go a full day today and to begin to do all that make-up work that comes with missing a week of school.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Chronicles 33-36

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thankfulness: Day 10

Today, I’m thankful for all of God’s creation, including the sun.  I am not one who enjoys the heat of the year or getting a sunburn, but have an appreciation for the light. I love the order of the days and seasons.  I’m thankful for the sunshine that returns each day.  Even more than that, I’m thankful for the “Sonshine” in my life.

Women’s Ministry

  • Lottie Moon Christmas Tea – Sunday at 2 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.  This is for ladies from 3-103 and throughout the association.  Contact me for more information.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. at FBC, Kentwood.  We will be studying the Syrophonecian Woman who is discussed in Matthew 20 and Mark 15.  We are almost finished with our study of Women of the Bible.  We are choosing our next topic now.
  • Stamped Christmas Cards for Prisoners – Each year the women of Two Rivers Baptist Association collect these to give to the parish prisoners of St. Helena and Tangipahoa parishes.  I have a supply of card that were given to me, so all you have to do to help is bring a book(s) of stamps.  I will deliver them to the jail at the end of the month.  You can bring your stamps to me at the Lottie Moon Tea Sunday or any time before the end of the month.  If you choose, you can stamp your own cards and decide between delivering them yourself or having me deliver them for you.  I’m sure the family members who receive cards at Christmas are thankful for them and appreciative of those who provided them.

 

Let the Son shine through you today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

I will listen

to what God the LORD will say;

he promises peace to his people,

his saints–

but let them not return to folly.

~Psalm 85:8~

 

Great news!  Connor Corkern got well enough that he didn’t need to be at Children’s Hospital any longer.  Thank God for his progress and the faithfulness of many people.

Mr. James Miller has had a couple good days at home.  Please keep him in your prayers.

 

Donna Hatchett Gully (Steve and Vicki Cunningham Gully’s daughter-in-law)
Died: November 2, 2015
Nicholas Nelf Frazier, Jr.

Born: March 20, 1937
Died: November 06, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3373107&fh_id=10545

“Love Makes Your Hair Fall Off” (Joey and Rory)

http://thislifeilive.com/love-makes-your-hair-fall-off/

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 13-14

Baptist Press – Bpnews.net

 

The annual Lottie Moon Christmas Tea will be at FBC, Kentwood Sunday, November 15th at 2 P.M.  It is for all ladies, from 3-103, who are in any of the churches in our association or who are in our area that day.  Come enjoy the time together and learn about international missions.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thankfulness: Day 7

Today, I’m thankful for intercessory prayer.  I’m thankful for the times I’ve had to pray for others and the times others prayed for me.  Yesterday, at Bible study, a sweet lady told us she prayed for each of us every day.    That’s an awesome example of intercessory prayer.

 

Enjoy the day God has sent us today.  Make some sweet memories with those you love and/or with those who need your love today.  Maybe, they need to know of God’s love.  You can be the one to tell them all about Him!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

since as members of one body

you were called to peace.

And be thankful.

~Colossians 3:15~

(Peace and thankfulness – May we all have an extra large helping of these today!)

 

Update on Connor Corkern

My dear friends, if everything goes smoothly with Connor tonight (which we expect it will) he will have his ventilator extubated in the morning.

We need your prayers…
•Please pray with Coye and I that this time around Connor’s lungs will be ready and strong.
•Please pray that his secretions will be thin enough for him to cough up.
•Please pray that his body can maintain the energy it requires to breathe easily when awake and sleeping.
•Please pray that God’s grace surrounds us as we watch and wait to see if Connor’s extubation will be successful.
•Please pray that if Connor’s extubation fails that we will be guided in the direction that God leads us to and have peace with whatever may come in order for Connor to breathe easier.
•Please pray for his doctors, nurses, and therapists that have taken exceptional care of him, and will continue to do so.

We know our Heavenly Father hears our prayers as he has shown us His mercy for the past 3 weeks over and over again.

 

Mrs. Flo Hatcher‘s new medication for nausea has worked for five days!  That has made a big difference for her, the family, and caregivers.

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. James Miller as he undergoes testing at a Covington hospital.

 

Mrs. Gloria Boone and her family wish for our continued prayers.

 

David Wickham – David’s obituary will be posted when it is available.  In the meantime, pray for the family.

 

Operation Christmas Child Report

  • We have packed 300 boxes and have collected the funds to ship them.
  • We are
    • Thanking those who helped.
    • Praying for the recipients of the boxes.
    • Thanking God that Samaritan’s Purse providing us with this opportunity.

 

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

We have collected 77% of the goal that we set for out church.  Personally, I never would have been pleased with 77%.  I trust we will meet this goal now that the shoeboxes are filled and shipping collected.  Our church asks a lot, but the mission-minded people in our church have big hearts and a giving/sharing spirit.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Chronicles 29-32

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “The Daily Grind” – http://odb.org/2015/11/03/the-daily-grind/
  • Whatever you do,                                                                                                                                             work at it with all your heart,                                                                                                              as working for the Lord,                                                                                                                              not for human masters.                                                                                                                                            ~Colossians 3:23~
  • Remind us today, Lord, that You are in the dull and ordinary tasks of life in a most extraordinary way. Let us not forget that we do even the smallest tasks for You.
  • “Our Best”

 

Friday Bible Study – Joanna

 

 

Thankfulness: Day 3

     I’m thankful for opportunities God provides for us to serve Him and others as well as His reminders to always do “Our Best”.

 

Don’t forget that revival continues at Spring Creek Baptist Church and at Red Bluff Baptist at Folsom, LA where Dr. Gibby McMillan is the evangelist.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday – Posted Early

Did you set your clock back?

 

Now he who plants and he who waters are one,

and each one will receive his own reward

according to his own labor.

For we are God’s fellow workers.”

~1 Corinthians 3:8-9a, NKJV~

 

I forgot to mention two people whose names were on my list.

  • Mrs. Anne Hurst is still at Greensburg.  She would love to have company to brighten her days.
  • Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby is in town.  She has a hard time resisting her nieces when they have something special going on.  As always, keep Robbie Lynn and her family in your prayers.

 

 

Reminders/Announcements

  • Revival at SCBC begins this morning.
  • Bring “Frozen Food for Families” to my classroom before Sunday School
  • Rev. Mike Drury of New Zion will be teaching I Corinthians 1 tomorrow night.  He will be teaching this as a lead-up to the January Bible Study of 2 Corinthians.  Church begins at 6:30.
  • World Day of Prayer Monday morning at Kedron Baptist Church at 10:00.  All ladies are invited.
  • Friday morning Bible Study – Women of the Bible: Joanna
  • Two Rivers Associational Lottie Moon Tea – November 15th at 2 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – James 4-5

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Water and Life
  • Jesus answered,                                                                                                                         “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again,                                                       but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.”                                                                                                                                               ~John 4:13-14~
  • “There is a Fountain”

 

 

Saturday

Even though

I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

~Psalm 23:4~

 

 

On this day, Oct. 31, four years ago today, I had gamma knife brain surgery.    I am happy to report my tumor continues to shrink!  I was able to enjoy Fall Fest Activities at NOBTS that very night with my daughter’s family.

Today, I have a long list of people who need our prayers.

  • Eleanor Morris has joined the list of those who have taken a fall.  It always takes longer to recover than to fall and get hurt.  Add her to your prayer list.
  • Mrs. Velma Anthony is finally doing better after her fall.  Thank God for her improvement.
  • Betty Simpson is having back issues.  Add her to your prayer list.
  • Ora Lee Wilson’s sister, Juanita Booty, can’t seem to get well.  Now, she has pneumonia.  Keep her on your prayer list.
  • Mrs. Gloria Boone also needs to be on your prayer lists.  As you pray for her, please pray for her family.
  • Mr. James Miller fell and is hospitalized again.  This time he is in Covington.
  • Mrs. Glenda McKean is slowly improving after breaks in both ankles.  She may be able to leave Hood Memorial the first of next week.  Pray for her as she begins walking again.
  • Mrs. Anne Hurst is still hospitalized in Greensburg.  She enjoys company.
  • Rufus Williams continues to do well following his recent gall bladder surgery.  Keep him on your prayer list for a while.  Pray for Margie too!
Dana Binder McCullough

Born: October 07, 1981
Died: October 29, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3368304

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 11-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Announcements

  • Revival at Spring Creek Baptist Church begins Sunday morning.  Members and staff would love to have you join them Sunday – Wednesday.
  • Frozen Food Sunday – Please bring your frozen foods to my classroom Sunday (to be shared with a family Sunday)..
  • Southern Gospel Concert 
  • World Day of Prayer 
    • Kedron Baptist Church
    • Monday at 10 A.M.
    • Potluck lunch to follow
    • All ladies and pastors are invited.
  • Bible study continues of Friday mornings.  We are finishing Women of the Bible in the next few weeks.
  • Time Change tonight!  Be sure to set your clock BACK tonight and enjoy some extra sleep unless you are like me and wake up long before daylight every day.

 

Don’t forget the time change.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

For you did not receive a spirit

that makes you a slave again to fear,

but you received the Spirit of sonship.

And by him we cry, “”Abba,” Father.”

~Romans 8:15~

 

Continue to pray for Mrs. Flo Hatcher as she continues a roller coaster ride with cancer.  Pray for her faithful caregivers who ride with her.

Jimmy (Linda) Williams of Spring Creek was hospitalized briefly because of stomach issues brought on by diabetes.  Please pray for Jimmy and Linda.

Barbara Hutchinson is improving and preparing for her return to Kentwood Monday.  Keep praying for continued improvement.  She looks good and is so thankful for the progress she has made.  A positive attitude is wonderful!

Kelli Schneeweiss is beginning a week of medical (eye) work in Fiji with the people she works with in Houston.  Pray they can “make a difference” this week.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zephaniah+1&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Storms of Life” – http://odb.org/2015/10/30/the-storms-of-life/
  • You may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.                                                     These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith . . .                                       may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.                                                                                                                                                ~1 Peter 1:6-7~                               Later you will understand.                                                                                                                                                     ~John 13:7~
  • “We’ll Understand it Better By and By” 

 

Reminders

  • Bible study at 10:00 A.M. on Women of the Bible  – Herodias
  • World Day of Prayer Monday at 10 A.M. at Kedron Baptist Church
  • Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood at 2 P.M. on November 15

 

 

We have opportunities to choose from every day.  Let’s make good choices and select ones with eternal value.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“God blesses those who are merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.”

~Matthew 5:7 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

David Wickham (From Cissy, his wife)

Update on David
Day 18 in ICU: they removed the bladder catheter, stomach catheter and staples yesterday.  He sat up in the chair a total of 12 hours.  He sat 8 hours, then took a break and then sat up again for four hours.  He does have increased pain from some sutures that became infected.  They will be using the wound vac today. He is still retaining a lot of fluid which prevents him from bring weaned from the oxygen to a level that will allow him to
Leave ICU.  He is at the point where he needs to push himself to be more mobile and do the exercises past his comfort level.  He had his 1st meal  today- vegetable broth, Apple juice and orange jello.  All of his favorites 😊. I was proud of him – he managed to force it down.  Thank you for your continued support to us. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. Anne Hurst is in room 10 at the St. Helena Hospital.  I know she would love to hear from/see you.  Keep her in your prayers.

Mansell Stinson went back for a check-up yesterday.  James Rimes, who took him, said that for the first time, Mansell seems to be “pain-free”!  Let’s pray he can stay that way.

Kenny Ray Gill went in for double knee replacement, but did not have surgery because he had some sort of an insect bite.  So, surgery will be rescheduled for a later time.

Lisa Pitri received a wonderful report and will not need additional treatments, only periodic check-ups for now.

Bob Brooks who was hospitalized briefly is now home.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Connor Corkern is still at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, but is improving.  If he continues to do well, he will be coming back to Kentwood soon.

Lisa W. Carruth is in Baton Rouge for a procedure today.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Hazel Smith.  She is at home.

Continue to pray for Barbara Hurchinson.  She has a few more days of rehab/physical therapy in Hammond before coming back to Kentwood.

 

Cade R. Blades

Born: August 23, 1951
Died: October 27, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3365275&fh_id=10545

Robert “Bob” McDaniel, Sr.

Born: January 21, 1943
Died: October 28, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3365055&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible in 2015 – Exodus 3-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study Tomorrow – Herodias

January Bible Study – II Corinthians

New Zion Baptist Church is beginning I Corinthians so everyone will have a good foundation for January.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child (Shoeboses)

Even though we have our boxes packed and waiting for the collection centers to open, let’s pray for other churches/schools/organizations that are still working on their shoeboxes.  Let’s also pray for the children who will receive each box and each member of the families where the boxes will find a home.  May many of the children and families meet Jesus through the shoebox!

Anna Lee