Category: Bible Study

Thursday

“I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom

people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. “

For he is the living God and he endures forever;

his kingdom will not be destroyed,

his dominion will never end.

He rescues and he saves;

he performs signs and wonders

in the heavens and on the earth.

He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”

~Daniel 6:26-27~

 

 

Mansell Stinson

Mansell in having new issues with his foot and may have to have some recent work redone.  Pray he can continue to keep his foot from becoming infected.

 

Both Carol Jean Conerly and Diane Turner continue to do well following their recent surgeries.

 

Mrs. Hellen Morris and Laurie Titus
Please continue to keep these ladies and their family in your prayers.
McKenna Tate
Please pray for Andy Taylor’s granddaughter as she deals with digestive issues.  She is young for these problems, but is seeing a children’s specialist.  Let’s pray the doctor and other medical personnel can get McKenna healthier.
Michael and Brandi Wilson
Please continue to pray for this couple and their extended family in the loss of their unborn son last week.
Brandi Cutrer Simmons

Born: November 20, 1979
Died: July 21, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3252441&fh_id=10545

Say special prayers for Brandi’s family, especially her sons.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 13

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Opportunities

  • 4th Sunday Breakfast at Pine Ridge to benefit needs of a member of the community
    • 8:00 A.M. Sunday
    • Donations accepted
  • Women’s Ministry
    • Friday morning Bible Study at 10:00 A.M.
      • This week – Delilah
      • Next week – Michal
    • Operation Christmas Child
      • This is the time of the year to purchase school supplies.
      • Get a brown paper bag and purchase the items listed on the bag.
      • Return bag with items to the hallway next to the kitchen.
      • It will soon be time to pack the shoe boxes.
    • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
      • 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 28th
      • Honoring:
        • Bobbie Magee
        • Barbara Erwin
        • Janice Hornsby
        • Martha Griffith
        • Gloria Boone
        • Debbie Bales
        • Anne Hurst
        • Hellen Morris
    • Date to mark on your calendar – Thursday, August 27th
      • Ladies’ Night
      • 6:15 P.M.

 

This is a good day to “Do Something” to help someone today and/or for eternity.  Don’t miss the opportunities the Lord provides for you today.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

 The LORD is my light and my salvation–

whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the stronghold of my life–

of whom shall I be afraid?

~Psalm 27:1~

 

Today’s requests are from Beverly Rohrbacker.

  1. Christian Overmiller – a nephew who will be having his second surgery in three days because of an aggressive staff
  2. Kelsey David – Beverly’s nieces’ daughter who also has staff and is hospitalized for treatment
  3. Judy Lynn Miller King and her daughter, Mandy – The daughter gave birth to a stillborn baby at 39 weeks following an uneventful pregnancy.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 84-86

Devotional,  Scripture, and a Song

  • “An Exchange” – http://odb.org/2015/07/22/an-exchange/
  • I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”                                                                  and you forgave the guilt of my sin.                                                                                                                                                                               ~Psalm 32:5 NIV~
  • “Out of My Bondage”

Hope Center – School Uniforms ($1.00 per item)

Friday Morning Bible Study – Delilah

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

I thank God for each of you who take time to check this site and pray.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“To him be glory in the church

and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations,

forever and ever. Amen.”

~Ephesians 3:21, ESV~

 

The Hatchel family left here about 4:00 this morning and will leave Richmond next Tuesday morning to return “home”.  Please continue to keep them in your prayers.

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Kings 11-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • Deliliah
  • 10:00 A.M.
  • If you need more information, please contact me.

Thanks for your prayers each day.

Anna Lee

Friday

Therefore, He is always able

to save those who come to God through Him,

since He always lives to intercede for them.”

~Hebrews 7:25, HCSB~

 

There will be NO BIBLE STUDY this morning!  Our Hatchel family is here for a few days!

Martha P. Drago

Today I completed a journey that started exactly nine months ago. When this all started I thought it was going to be all doom and gloom. I imagined the absolute worst of times and it would have been had I not surrendered completely to God. The last nine months have been a blessing to me in so many ways! I’m not saying it hasn’t been difficult at times or without some tears, but I have learned to trust God more than I ever thought possible, I have learned to be grateful for today, God has my tomorrow. I have seen what the power of prayer can do, I have realized what a truly wonderful family I have and God has placed amazing people in my path! I have learned that my God was bigger than anything I was facing. I have also learned that no matter what you are going through, there are people who are in tougher situations. Pray for them! I have learned that I have some pretty awesome friends too! Friends that offered to drive me for treatment, friends who lent shoulders to cry on, friends who prayed for me and asked others to pray for me, a friend who showed up on my first visit to Mary Bird because I had a melt down when I saw the words “cancer center” and it hit me why I was really there!!! I am so grateful for my church family!! The love, support and prayers I received from them was phenomenal !!! They are an awesome group of people!!!

So I want to finish by saying that I am truly grateful and humbled by the prayers and support I have received! Please continue to pray for me ( and my sweet Macy) because I know how powerful prayer is!!!! Remember that no matter what lies ahead…God is already there!!!!

She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25

Dan Turner

Great day today! The trial produced positive results. Dan will undergo another day of trial testing tomorrow with a larger dose to obtain more objective results. Keep the prayers coming folks!  (Written by Ladd Turner)

Boots Prescott

Boots is home and back at work.  At his appointment yesterday, he learned he may never know what caused his problem, but he is doing well now.  The Prescotts appreciate all the love and concern shown to them during this difficult week.

Michael Wilson Family

Continue to pray for this family as they celebrate the arrival of their son, Jon Parker, in heaven.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 31-36

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

  • “Tears of a Teen” –  http://odb.org/2015/07/17/tears-of-a-teen/
  • I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart.                                                                                                                                                    ~Romans 9:2~
  • “Sharing the gospel is one person telling another good news.”                                                                                                                                   ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”

I trust your eyes are focused on Jesus.  If not, today is the best day to make that change!

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh.

Is there anything too hard for Me?”

~Jeremiah 32:27, NKJV~

 

Macy Gueldner, Mary Catherine Gueldner. & Martha P. Drago

Macy’s counts are very low, during a week where they should’ve doubled. I guess the increase in chemo finally caught up to her. So, her chemo this week is on hold. They’ll check again next week, and hopefully she can get back on track. She’s in good spirits; she just doesn’t have much immunity. So we’re hoping to stay germ free.As for me (Mary Catherine, Macy’s mom), my doctor ordered an MRI of my entire spine. He’s afraid I have ruptured a disc underneath my fusion. He said, “You are a tiny person, and Macy is not so tiny.” We’re both hoping that my lower back problem is just temporary. We’ll see…I have some good news: my mother in law (Martha) has only 4 radiation treatments before the end of her cancer journey 🙂

Mission Trips
  • East Fork Baptist Church -> Brazil
  • Lewiston Baptist Church -> Atlanta

 

 

Vacation Bible School – Friendship Baptist Church

  • July 19-24
  • 6 – 88:30 P.M.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2014 – Proverbs 25 – 30

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Help for a Heavy Load” – http://odb.org/
  • [The men] shall bear the burden of the people with you,                                                             that you may not bear it yourself alone.                                                                                                                                                                      ~Numbers 11:17~
  • “Reach Out to Jesus” –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiStcVpkCok

 

 

Ladies’ Friday Morning Bible Study – Women of the Bible: Jael

 

 

Operation Christmas Child

We all know how hot it is this time of the year, but cooler weather and Christmas will be rolling around in a few months.  Now is the time to purchase the boxes to pack the Operation Christmas Child boxes.  Brown paper sacks with items listed on them are available in the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church.  You return your items and place them under the table when you have made your purchases.  Thanks for blessing some little lives and for introducing the children to Jesus.

 

 

Mark your calendar!

  • July 20th at 10 A.M.
  • Hillsdale Baptist Church
  • Two Rivers Associational WMU Meeting
  • Speaker – Jennie Alford Hatchel, Missionary
  • Potluck lunch to follow.
  • Everyone is invited.

 

 

At times, our load (burdens) seem to get  too heavy.  That is a good time to “Reach Out to Jesus” and to Christian friends.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“It shall come to pass that before they call,

I will answer;

And while they are still speaking,

I will hear.”

~Isaiah 65:24, NKJV~

 

Dr. (Rev.) David Luce

Bro. Luce made an unplanned return trip from New York to Smithdale to see his cardiologist.  He go a good report, so he and his wife have headed back to New York. Thank-you for praying for his medical condition.  Now, please pray for more safe traveling.

Mary Frances Campo Ardillo

Born: October 26, 1932
Died: July 06, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3233995

 

Vacation Bible Schools

There are more vacation Bible schools this week and in the next couple of weeks.  Please for for workers of who a good job of sharing the lessons and the message and for boys and girls to have their hearts touched by what they learn.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 78-80

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Ordinary People” – odb.org
  • We have this treasure in earthen vessels,                                                                                       that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.                                                                                                                                       ~2 Corinthians 4:7~
  • “I am Satisfied with Jesus.  He has Done so Much for Me”
    • 1 I am satisfied with Jesus,
      He has done so much for me:
      He has suffered to redeem me,
      He has died to set me free.
    • Chorus:
      I am satisfied, I am satisfied,
      I am satisfied with Jesus,
      But the question comes to me,
      As I think of Calvary,
      Is my Master satisfied with me?
    • 2 He is with me in my trials,
      Best of friends of all is He;
      I can always count on Jesus,
      Can He always count on me? [Chorus]
    • 3 I can hear the voice of Jesus,
      Calling out so pleadingly,
      “Go and win the lost and straying”;
      Is He satisfied with me? [Chorus]
    • 4 When my work on earth is ended,
      And I cross the mystic sea,
      Oh, that I could hear Him saying,
      “I am satisfied with thee.” [Chorus]Source: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #622
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E__jxHQWjpU

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

 

Yesterday, in Chick-Fil-A, I witnessed something I have never seen before at any restaurant or other place of business.  A worker was praying with a customer!  The young man is on fire for God.  This causes me to ask this question, “Why is this the very first time I have seen this?”.  We were impressed when we talked with him later. 

Let’s use this day to answer the question, “Is My Master Satisfied with Me?”.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy,

that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1, NKJV~

Thank-you!

I hear a number of reports of how God answers prayer.  I want to pass a big “Thank-you!” on to those who read and pray.  You bless so many people.  Keep on praying, please.

Nathan Daniels 

Nathan’s back surgery is healing.  He will have surgery on the other side of his back in a couple of weeks.  Pray for him as he deals with pain and soreness from surgery.

Betty Taylor

Betty continues to have knee problems despite her recent surgery.  Pray for her as she sees a doctor again on Wednesday.

Frozen Food for Families 

The frozen food was delivered yesterday and was greatly appreciated.  Thank-you to those who prepared and shared the food.

Vacation Bible Schools

VBS will be held this week in Roseland and the following week at New Zion.  It is so good to hear of many making professions of faith following VBS and/or summer camps.  I have been blessed to see photographs of many baptisms in the last few weeks.  God is blessing many area churches with these additions.

Two Rivers Quarterly WMU Meeting

I’m am so blessed to be able to say my daughter will be speaking at the July 20th meeting at Hillsdale Baptist Church which begins at 10:00 A.M. and is followed by a covered dish lunch.  Eight days later they will return to their mission field.

Read the Bible in 2015 

Yesterday’s reading should have been Philippians 3-4.  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+3-4&version=NLT

Today’s reading is Leviticus 10-12.                              https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+10-12&version=NLT

Friday Morning Bible Studies

The next three studies will be Jael, Delilah, and Michal.  Let me know if you would like to have a study guide.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Darkness and Light” – odb.org
  • You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,                                                                                  . . . nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness.                                                                                                                                                  ~Psalm 91:5-6~
  • “Out of My Bondage, Sorrow, and Night”
    •  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1050
      1. Out of my bondage, sorrow and night,
        Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
        Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light,
        Jesus, I come to Thee;
        Out of my sickness, into Thy health,
        Out of my want and into Thy wealth,
        Out of my sin and into Thyself,
        Jesus, I come to Thee.
      2. Out of my shameful failure and loss,
        Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
        Into the glorious gain of Thy cross,
        Jesus, I come to Thee;
        Out of earth’s sorrows, into Thy balm,
        Out of life’s storms and into Thy calm,
        Out of distress to jubilant psalm,
        Jesus, I come to Thee.
      3. Out of unrest and arrogant pride,
        Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
        Into Thy blessed will to abide,
        Jesus, I come to Thee;
        Out of myself to dwell in Thy love,
        Out of despair, into raptures above,
        Upward for aye on wings like a dove,
        Jesus, I come to Thee.
      4. Out of the fear and dread of the tomb,
        Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
        Into the joy and light of Thy home,
        Jesus, I come to Thee;
        Out of the depths of ruin untold,
        Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold,
        Ever Thy glorious face to behold,
        Jesus, I come to Thee.

What ways will God give you opportunities to bless others today?  Let’s be eager to see how God will use us.  Don’t miss the opportunities!  You might not get a second chance to make a difference in some lives.

Anna Lee

Friday

“If the Son sets you free,

then you will be really free.”

~John 8:36 TEV~

“There is no fear in love;

perfect love drives out all fear.”

~1 John 4:18~

“Rely on the love God has for us.”

~1 John 4:16a NIV~ 

 

Women’s Ministry 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekial 19-24

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “A Letter from the Battlefield” –  http://odb.org/
  • “The time of my departure is at hand.                                                                                                I have fought the good fight,                                                                                                                   I have finished the race,                                                                                                                               I have kept the faith.                                                                                                                           Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness,                                                   which the Lord, the righteous Judge,                                                                                                 will give to me on that Day,                                                                                                                     and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.”                                                                                                                                                 ~2 Tim. 4:6-8~                                       “He will thunder from His holy dwelling and roar mightily against His land.                 He will shout like those who tread the grapes,                                                                             shout against all who live on earth.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ~Jeremiah 25:30~          
  •  “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” 

 

Thank God for all those who have and are presently serving in the military.  Pray for those who are serving and those who will serve in the future.

I’m proud to be an American.  I’m thankful to be an American.  I’m thankful, that as an American, I can be a Christian!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“In an acceptable time I have heard You,

and in the day of salvation I have helped You.”

~Isaiah 49:8a, NKJV~

(He hears.  Do we pray?)

Today, I have a few suggestions for our prayers:

  • Those working outside in the heat
  • Those traveling for pleasure
  • Those commuting to and from work like they do every day
  • Those in emergency rooms and doctor’s offices
  • Those at home alone, not seeing or hearing from anyone all day
  • Those who are caregivers
  • Those who are giving of themselves on mission trips
  • Those who are looking for a job again today
  • Those who are at the end of their finances before another check is due
  • Those who need medication but cannot get it today
  • Those who have roofs that are leaking
  • Those who have trees/limbs down and are unable to pick them up
  • Those who haven’t have any fresh vegetables this summer
  • Those who have no transportation to church, doctor, or stores
  • Those who need to hear about Jesus today
  • Etc.

I hope each of us will find someone who has a need and pray.  Sometimes, God will lay it on our hearts to help in an appropriate manner.  Listening, and then doing, is important in God’s plans for us.

Yesterday, I told you I was going to work on my prayer time.  I certainly had opportunities yesterday!!!  I know my prayers were heard.  My prayers for today will also be heard.  Yours will too!

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Kings 19-22

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

As soon as I post this I am going to this site.  The titles and picture have my attention. I’m ready to read more.  Check it our!

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Christ the Redeemer” –odb.org

  • I know that my Redeemer lives.                                                                                                                                                        ~Job 19:25~
  • “I Know that My Redeemer Liveth” –   http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/k/iknowtmr.htm

 

Friday Morning Bible Studies: Women of the Bible

  • This week – Rahab
  • Coming soon – Jael, Delilah, and Michal

 

Frozen Food for Families – This is a reminder to cook and freeze some food to share with others who will benefit greatly.  You can drop you frozen food off in my classroom before Sunday School the first Sunday of each month.

 

May you find God directing you prayers, activities, and thoughts today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

   “Command those who are rich in this present age

not to be haughty,

nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God,

who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 

Let them do good,

that they be rich in good works,

ready to give,

willing to share,

storing up for themselves a good foundation

for the time to come,

that they may lay hold on eternal life.”

~I Timothy 6:17-19~

 

Betty Taylor

Betty’s surgery Thursday was on her knee, not her eye.  I was confused because her eye appointments are always on Thursdays.  Let’s pray for her knee and her eye problems.

 

Joey and Rory

  • This Life I Live (thislifeilive.com)
  • Rory has been writing this for a year and a half to document their life.
  • You may want to follow this couple, their joys, and their struggles.
  • I started at the bottom of the list of posts and worked my way to the top.
  • Plan to have your heart touched.

 

The Pine Ridge UMU – The breakfast benefit WAS for Martha P. Drago.   Let’s continue to pray for her.  She has a wonderful attitude about her cancer and her granddaughter’s (Macy Gueldner’s) cancer.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Lev. 7-9

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Rescuing the Reluctant” – odb.org
  • The men took hold of his hand,                                                                                                               . . . the Lord being merciful to him,                                                                                                       and they . . . set him outside the city.                                                                                                                                             ~Genesis 19:16~
  • “Day by Day” – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/713                                                        The church youth came back from camp one summer with this song.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • We WILL meet Friday morning.
  • Women of the Bible: Rahab

 

Food for Families

  • Bring quart size bags of frozen food to Sunday School Sunday.
  • Food will be delivered Sunday afternoon.

 

Two sermons about prayer yesterday!

  • Bro. Stan Statham – The Prayer of a Disciple (Proactive praying) – Luke 11:1-4
  • Bro. Mike Drurry – Prayer and Worship (Timothy in Ephesus) – I Timothy 2:1-8

 

Today is a good day to begin improving my prayer live!  Today is a good day to begin improving your prayer life.  

Anna Lee