Category: Bible Study

The Lord's Day

“Do not let any unwholesome talk

come out of your mouths,

but only what is helpful

for building others up according to their needs,

that it may benefit those who listen.”

~Ephesians 4:29 NIV~

(We all seem to fail here at times, but can work to do better.)

Continue to pray for Mike Lambert and his  family as well as Walter Dykes and his family.

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Timothy 1-3

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child – The bags that list items needed are available in the hallway across from the church kitchen (FBC,K).

  1. Take a bag, two bags, or several bags for you or for your class,
  2. Purchase the item listed on the bag in the quantity suggested.
  3. Return the bag and your purchases to the same area.
  4. Pray for the children who will receive the shoeboxes in a few months.

Some of you have been very faithful to help with this big project that will touch so many lives.  Today, I want to point out the Faithful Class.  This group of ladies has made purchases each month.  I thank them, but God will bless them for their efforts.  They are leading out by example!

Looking Ahead

  • Tuesday – Young at Heart at NZBC at 10:30 A.M.
  • Thursday – 3rd Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 P.M.
  • Friday – Women of the Bible 

God expects some of your time today.  Don’t try to leave Him out of this day.

Anna Lee

Friday

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself

and God our Father, 

who loved us and by his grace

gave us eternal encouragement

and good hope,

encourage your hearts

and strengthen you

in every good deed and word

~2 Thessalonians 2:16-17~

 

Walter and Kathy Dykes

Pray for Walter and Kathy today as he has bypass surgery at North Oaks.  When the surgery is over, it will be time to pray for the long recovery period they are facing.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

 

Mike Lambert

Mike continues to need out prayers.

 

Reread the Scripture at the top of the page.  How can you be an encourager to the Dykes and/or the Lambert families?  other individuals or families?

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • This morning at 10:00
  • Studying Women of the Bible: Bathsheba

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Be an encourager today!  We have someone we need to tell the world about!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“I wait expectantly,

trusting God to help,

for he has promised.”

~Psalm 130:5 TLB~

 

Carol New’s sister, Flo’s, surgery was long, but seemed successful.  Pray for Flo as she recovers, heals, and goes through therapy.  Pray for Carol as she probably will continue to put in long days.  Carol appreciates your prayers for her family during this time.

Baptist Press has lots of very good articles for us to read and enjoy.

bpnews.net

Friday morning Bible Study – Bethsheba

Operation Christmas Child

  • This month we are collecting school supplies.  Check the boxes to see what we still need.
  • Packing of our boxes will be in October.
  • Shipping – $7.00 per box – Mark your envelope with “OCC”.

Read the Bible in 2015 – John 3-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

God’s eyes are on you today!  I have no doubt.  Who do you have your eyes on?

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Be still in the presence of the Lord,

and wait patiently for him to act.”

~Psalm 37:7 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

Walter Dykes – Pray for Walter and Kathy as they see the surgeon today.

Carol New’s sister, Flo, will have a procedure today to cut some blood flow and surgery Friday about noon time.  Please continue to pray for her as her procedures continue.

Bradford Ray Lawson – another former student

Born: December 12, 1966
Died: August 03, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3264960

The Ladies’ Bible Study will meet this morning rather than Friday morning.

  • The Woman of Endor
  • I Samuel 28:3-25

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Family Privilege” – http://odb.org/
  • As many as received Him,                                                                                                                        to them He gave the right to become children of God.                                                                                                                                                     ~John 1:12~                                                                 (The choice is ours!)
  • “A Child of the King”

 

“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.”

 

Remember your position as a child of the great King and wait for Him to act.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

In him we have redemption

through his blood,

the forgiveness of sins,

in accordance with the riches

of God’s grace

~Ephesians 1:7~

 

Walter Dykes will see his surgeon today to determine what and when to do something about his heart blockage(s).  Pray for him and Kathy.

Mrs. Hollis Ann Hayden is hospitalized at Hood Memorial following a slight stroke. Thanks to her grandson, Adam, for getting her there in a timely manner.  She may soon begin rehab.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Carol New’s sister, Flo, did well with her surgery.  Please keep her in your prayers.

It’s time for schools to begin again.  Please pray for all who are/will be making that transition.  Pray for growth in knowledge, character, and moral values of each one.

My brother-in-law’s uncle passed away.

http://www.actionnews17.com/Obits/joseph-herbert-schum-1141014

“A Place of Healing” – http://stories.imb.org/eurasia/stories/view/place-of-healing?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=place-of-healing

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 90-92

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet Thursday this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Chess Master” – odb.org
  • We, according to His promise,                                                                                                            look for new heavens                                                                                                                                     and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.                                                                                                                                                  ~2 Peter 3:13~
  • “The Way of the Cross Leads Home”

Thank-you for caring enough to pray!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

 

Keep asking, and it will be given to you.

Keep searching, and you will find.

Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”

~Matthew 7:7, HCSB~

David’s heart has converted back to a-fib.  He will change his medication.

 

Russell Ray Woodard
Died: August 02, 2015

Russell Ray Woodard, 66 of Spencer, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith. Russell served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Preceding Russell in death were his parents, Ernie and Lucille Woodard; sister, Betty Cook; brothers, Jimmy, Huey, Herbert, and Irwin Woodard. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Juanita Van Winkle Woodard; step-daughters, Rhonda Kimball, Memphis and Rita Montgomery, Hazel Green, AL.; step-son, Rip Van Winkle, Spencer, TN.; granddaughters, Janita Hill, Mica Van Winkle; grandsons, Tony and Billy Kimball, Billy Rip Van Winkle, Jr. and Ty Van Winkle; sister, Dorothy Gross; brothers, Ernest and Bill Woodard, all of Louisiana; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Russell’s life will be Friday, August 7, at 4:00 pm at New Zion Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday, August 6 from 5-9 p.m., and Friday, August 7, from 1pm until service time. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at http://www.pikevillefuneralhome.com. Pikeville Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Carlton Smart

Born: July 19, 1933
Died: August 01, 2015

A resident of Baker, who had resided in Kentwood, died early Saturday morning on August 1, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born July 19, 1933 in St. Helena Parish and was 82 years old. Carlton served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Carlton was a cattle farmer. He retired from the Carpenters Union Local 1098. Carlton was an avid deer hunter, but his main interest was to hunt Bob White Quail. He is survived by his son, Donald Ray and wife, Terri; his 3 grandchildren, Kelli Smart Freemyer (Randy), Casie Smart Clark (Robert) and Donald Shelby Smart; his 6 great grandchildren, Chalise, Donalyn and Alvin Freemyer, Raelyn and Mark (Bo) Clark and Dillon Cole Smart; his brothers, Robert (Frances) Smart, Ogden (Mildred) Smart, Emmett (Diane) Smart; his sisters, Betty (Ray) Caraway and Helen (Arnold) Booty. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Louella Smart; three brothers, one sister and an infant daughter. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Services conducted by Rev. Jake Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Gloria Dean Cutrer Searles

December 10, 1934 – August 2, 2015

Gloria Dean Searles, 80, of Kentwood, LA., passed away on August 2, 2015 in the comfort of her own home with family.

Visitation will be Tuesday August 4th, 2015 from 9 AM until service at 11 AM at Hartman Funeral Home of McComb. Pastor Ron Hidalgo will officiate and burial will be in the Mars Hill Cemetery.

Gloria was born December 10, 1934 in Smithdale, MS. She was the daughter of the late, Quincy L. and Jewel Weathersby Adams.

Gloria was a member of the First Christian Church of McComb and the owner and operator of the Mole Hole Retail Shop in McComb. She graduated from the Mars Hill High School and attended almost all the Reunions, except her last one. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was generous to all her family; she enjoyed Ball Room Dancing and also collected old antiquities. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters.

She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Renae and Ron Hidalgo of McComb; Dana L. Cutrer Jr., and Angie of McComb; Kim and Charlie Schwartz of Kentwood, LA; three brothers, three sisters, six grandchildren and five great- grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and one on the way.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Kings 21-25

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings+21-25&version=NIV

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Ladies’ Bible Study – Meets Thursday this week

Let’s work on remembering this”

A quarrelsome person starts fights                                                                                                      as easily as hot embers light charcoal                                                                                                or fire lights wood.                                                                                                                                                                             ~Proverbs 26:21 NIT~

Anna Lee

Friday

“As for me,

I vow that I will not sin against the LORD

by ceasing to pray for you.”

~1 Samuel 12:23a, HCSB~

 

Please continue to pray for Willie Frazier and his family and Mike Lambert and his family.  As of last night, both men and their families continued to need the supported of our prayers.

Evelyn Frazier Whitehead

Born: April 01, 1932
Died: July 30, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3261458&fh_id=10545

Hanna Gracelyn Ellis

Born: December 18, 2014
Died: July 28, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3261063&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 43-48

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M. Today
  • “Michel”

Frozen Food for Families

  • Bring to my classroom before Sunday School Sunday morning.
  • Food will be delivered Sunday afternoon.

Operation Christmas Child 

  • Get a brown paper bag from the display area at FBC.
  • Make your purchases and put in the bag.
  • Return filled bags to the same area as you picked out your bag.

Eurasia Stories – http://stories.imb.org/eurasia/

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Remember it is about God’s “Amazing Grace”, so “Let Others See Jesus in You” this very day!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Encourage one another daily …

so that none of you

may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”

~Hebrews 3:13 NIV~

 

Hatchel Family

Pray for the Hatchel family as they return to Europe today and tomorrow.  The will go though four airports and have numerous pieces of luggage and a dog.

I thank God they had a special assignment in the States for the past year and the opportunities we had to visit with them.  Now, I thank God for the opportunity for them to go “home” and do the work God has for them.

Mrs. Gloria Houeye

Mrs. Virgie Morgan said that her sister’s procedure at the Heart Hospital in Lacombe went well yesterday.  One sister has done well this week.  Now, let’s pray for the other sister’s health issue.

Praise the Lord. Gloria came through with flying colors. She did well and will be home tomorrow if all goes well the rest of today and tonight. She is in Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe and will stay in ICU tonight. They will get her up tomorrow and take out all the tubes and if she does ok will come home. Thanks for all your thoughts and expecially your prayers.

Mike Lambert

Mike Lambert is hospitalized at St. Tammany and will have quadruple by-passes today.  Please pray for Mike, his family, and the medical staff caring for him.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Retirees help Asian church leaders teach the Bible

A retired couple, both 69, volunteer several months each year to help train pastors and church leaders in Asia.

1 month later: Evangelicals continue marriage advocacy

A month after the Supreme Court’s nationwide legalization of gay marriage, evangelicals continued raising objections to the ruling.

TX Supreme Court: Repeal or vote on Houston ordinance

The Texas Supreme Court directed Houston’s city council July 24 to abide by its own charter and repeal the controversial Equal Rights Ordinance or put it up to a city-wide vote this November. The city has until Aug. 24 to comply or be compelled to do so by the high court.

26-year-old in faceoff with Planned Parenthood

David Daleiden is the 26-year-old with a video camera now in a faceoff with Planned Parenthood over the sale of fetal body parts from late-term abortions.

8 traits of a missions-centered church

The International Mission Board asked pastors, mission and mobilization specialists around the globe to share some insights into what makes missions-centered churches. They boiled it down to eight traits that indicate this type of congregation.

BP Ledger, July 27, 2015

Today’s BP Ledger contains items from: Tennessee Baptist Convention, World News Service, Baptist World Alliance, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

First-Person
Ronnie Floyd
FIRST-PERSON: Unity in the Southern Baptist Convention
Joe Carter
FIRST-PERSON: Planned Parenthood by the numbers
Recent News
Inner-city church experiences revitalization
Obama admin to ‘review’ Planned Parenthood, CMP
Pakistan’s Supreme Court to hear mother’s appeal
Westgate mall reopens; healing continues

Read the Bible in 2015 – II Kings 16-20

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Women’s Ministry This Week

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – today at 11:00
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – 10:00
  • Operation Christmas Child – collecting school supplies
  • Frozen Food for Families – Sunday

As you pray for these needs, please add your own, and those around you that are not listed here.

Anna Lee

Monday

“The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

and His ears are open to their prayers.”

~1 Peter 3:12a, NKJV~

Two sweet ladies from Amite (Written by their sister, Virgie Vining Morgan)
Dear friends and family, I really need your prayers this week. My 2 remaining sisters will be going through some surgical procedures in the next few days. Gloria will be having her carotid arteries cleaned tomorrow. The Dr. told her this would be very serious surgery for someone her age (85). Edwina will be having heart cath and endoscope on Wed. She is 81. Both will be under anesthesia which is risky to some extent. Prayers are really appreciated at this time.
Harrell Family
Jimmy said his mother broke a rib.  Pray for the family as they care for his mother daily.
Doug Toney
July 26, 2015
Doug is doing so much better.
He is medically stable!
He does physical therapy twice a day Monday-Friday.
We still desire your prayers for complete healing. Thank you all for prayers and kind actions. Will update in a few weeks. I return to teaching August 3rd. I will teach second grade at Tylertown Primary School.
Myrthe Conerly Walker

Born: September 13, 1914
Died: July 25, 2015

Myrthe Conerly Walker went to meet her Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Maison de Lafayette in Lafayette. She was born September 13, 1914 in Tylertown, MS and was 100 years of age. She was dearly loved and will be missed. She is survived by her children, Holland Elizabeth Walker LaGraize and husband, Gerard David LaGraize, Lafayette, and Kent Pitt Walker and wife, Joyce Elizabeth Beck Walker, Covington; grandchildren, Gerard Kent LaGraize, and wife, Laurie Wilkins LaGraize, Thompson Station, TN, Casey James LaGraize, Houston, TX, Jason Kevin Walker, Covington, Taylor Townsend Walker, Covington, and Holland Elizabeth Walker Miller and husband, Nathaniel Miller, Austin, TX; great-grandchildren, Graham Conerly LaGraize, Grant Matthew LaGraize, Ryan Thomas Walker, and Keeley Holland Miller; 2 nieces and a nephew, Rae Catherine Conerly Murphy and husband, Earl Murphy, Elk Cove, OK, Judith Fae Conerly, Baton Rouge, and Marc James Conerly and wife, Nancy Frey Conerly, Amite; 2 great-nephews, Stuart Hampton Murphy and wife, Jennifer Sanders Murphy, Arcola, and Rayford Elias Conerly and wife, Kelli Shuttleworth Conerly, Prairieville. 2 great great nieces, Emma Catherine Conerly, Prairieville and Elizabeth Ann Conerly, Prairieville; 5 great-great-nephews, Braydon Stuart Murphy, Ashton Blake Murphy, William Reid Murphy, Patrick Conerly Murphy, and Cullen Burke Murphy. Psurreceded in death by her husband, Pitt A. Walker; parents, James Cullen Conerly and Alyce McDaniel Conerly; siblings, Rayford Elias Conerly, Wanzie Conerly Cutrer, Holland Elizabeth Conerly, and Elvis James Conerly; niece, Alyce Jo Cutrer Stuart; nephew, William Robert Cutrer; great-nephew, Patrick Conerly Murphy. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2015. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. Pallbearers will be Gerard Kent LaGraize, Casey James LaGraize, Rayford Elias Conerly, Jason Kevin Walker, Taylor Townsend Walker, and Marc James Conerly. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Cecil Conerly, Russell Warren Conerly, and Fernie Ray Gill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church, 73072 Hwy 1054, Kentwood, LA 70444. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Kristie Alford Coppock, 46 years old of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born on Sunday, April 27, 1969, in McComb, Mississippi.
Surviving are her husband, Frank Coppock; 2 daughters, Marisa Coppock and Grace Coppock; 2 sons, Kyle A. Wheeler and Corey Wheeler; granddaughter, Annabelle Lynn Wheeler; mother, Connie Esch Alford; sister, Kim A. Bullock and husband Todd; 3 nieces, Hannah Bullock, Emily Hood, and Christina Hood; nephew, Jared Bullock; and numerous other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Ralph Alford.
Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Wednesday, July 29, 2015, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday, from 9:00 am until the funeral service at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow in the Loranger Community Cemetery.

http://www.actionnews17.com/Obits/kristie-alford-coppock-1116346

As summer comes to an end, I’m so thankful for all the Vacation Bible Schools is our area. Each one touched young lives.  It blesses my heart to learn of all the baptisms that were done in various churches as a result of all the Vacation Bible Schools this summer.  As Bro. J.P. Miles would say, VBS is our greatest ministry and outreach of the year.  I’m so thankful for all the churches and individuals who have invested extra time in our children this summer.  Your efforts have eternal results!

Women’s Ministry This Week

  • “Young” Ladies Birthday Party 
    • Tomorrow
    • 11:00 A.M.
    • The Cafe
    • Honoring ladies with July birthdays
    • Please remind a few ladies who do not have computers.  Thanks!
  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • 10:00 A.M.
    • Women of the Bible – Michal
    • Coming soon
      • The Woman of Endor – I Samuel 28: 3-25
      • Bathsheba – II Samuel 11:1 – 12:25
      • The Wise Woman of Abel – II Samuel 20: 14-22

Read the Bible in 2015 – Leviticus 19-21

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Live today like it is your last day.  It might be….

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

For I am convinced

that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor demons,

neither the present nor the future,

nor any powers, 

neither height nor depth,

nor anything else in all creation,

will be able to separate us

from the love of God

that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

~Romans 8:38-39~

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/55b28697a689b42a0fcb5223?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

Johnny “LM” Santangelo

Lil’ Man has had his second seizure.  His Louisiana doctors are working well with his Arizona doctors.  The family thanks you for your continued prayers.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 23-24

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • Yesterday, we ended a study of Delilah with eleven of our ladies going to lunch at the Hitching Post.
    • Friday our study will be Michal.  You are invited to join us.
  • “Young” Ladies Bible Study
    • Tuesday at The Cafe
    • 11:00 A.M.
    • Come, help us honor some of our ladies who had birthdays in July.

Another Saturday has rolled around.  Was your week productive for you?  for your family?  for Jesus?

Anna Lee