Category: Children in Action and Mission Friends

Tuesday

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,

I will fear no evil, for you are with me;

your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

~Psalm 23:4~

I know many people who are in dark valleys.  I’m sure you do too.  God can comfort them.  Be sure to relay the message of this Scripture to them.

 

Becki, our daughter-in-law, was out with her kids as neighborhood children visited her home last night.  That reminds me of being out at NOBTS with Jennie’s family the night of my gamma knife surgery (and after a nap).  We are so thankful Becki is fine.  He doctor said Becki will be able to drive by Wednesday.  Absolutely amazing!  Thank-you. God.

Election day is a week away.  Be sure you pray for our country and who God would like to lead from various positions.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 95:1-7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Are You Underestimating God” by Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/2016/10/31/are-you-underestimating-god/

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,                                                                                                                                          ~ Ephesians 1:18 (NIV)~

“He is My Everything” 

 

Children in Action – Wednesday night 6-7 P.M.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M.

 

Samaritan’s Purse – Kentwood will be a Drop-Off Location for “Shoeboxes” Nov. 14-21.  We’ll be in the fellowship hall area waiting for you.  Look for the big banner in the yard.

 

Thankfulness – Day 1 – Today. I’m thankful for Jesus giving His life that I might have the opportunity to serve Him while on earth and then live eternally in heaven. 

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“The fear of human opinion disables;

trusting in God protects you from that”

~Proverbs 29:25 MSG~

I know many of you have been praying for Jeana, who is in her mid 40’s.  Her mother, Brenda Russell of Chesbrough, shared this:

As of today jeana’s social worker is trying to find her a long-term facility for her to be moved to. She’s still in alot of pain and her doctor says she needs round the clock care for the wound he says it’s too much for us to handle at home. Please continue to pray for her she’s really depressed at this time. Thanking all of u in advance for ur prayers. It’s gonna be hard but with God’s help we will get through this too

Scripture Writing – John 15:15-19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Devotional – Georgia Barnett offering for Louisiana Missions – “Who is Georgia Barnett–and What Difference Does It Make?“

Today’s Verse

[A Living Sacrifice]

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,

in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,

holy and pleasing to God—

this is your true and proper worship.

~ Romans 12:1 (NIV)~

Hymn of the Day – “Serve the Lord with Gladness”

Lyrics – http://www.kimvogelsawyer.com/serve-the-lord-with-gladness/

Hymn Story – http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/serving-the-lord-with-gladness-a-look-at-psalm-100/

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp7oauwv3sk

I hope you enjoy this version with children quoting the Scripture and singing.    I think that is appropriate for my next  comment.

This evening at 6 P.M., we will gather with our church families to guide children as they help pack 325 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  What a great opportunity it is to teach children about what happened long ago in a land far away that directly impacts our lives, even today.  It also teaches our children about how some children are not as blessed as they are and how they can be a part of blessing children with a box of hygiene items and small gifts.  It teaches missions and love to them.  Mostly, it is an opportunity to teach everyone about the love of Jesus!

I hope to see you and your family at First Baptist Church, Kentwood at 6:00 P.M.  Many churches, schools, and other organizations will also be collecting items and putting items together for Operation Christmas Child.  FBC, Kentwood has been honored to be a Drop-Off Station for all those in our area.  The national date for that is November 14-21.  You can check the Samaritan’s Purse web site to see a list of all area sites and their hours of service.

I’m so thankful for all who are able to participate in Operation Christmas Child and for Samaritan’s Purse for giving us the opportunity to participate.

Anna Lee

Thursday

 

But you are a chosen people,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

God’s special possession,

that you may declare the praises of him

who called you out of darkness

into his wonderful light.

~1 Peter 2:9~

 

Jeana Lee-Newman (Updated by her mom)

Continued prayers please Jeana has had a set back her wound doctor in hammond sent us back to emergency room in New Orleans waiting to see Dr now

 

 

Hatchel’s Lottie Moon Video (2016)

 

Scripture Writing – John 15:5-8

Baptist Press -John 15:5-8

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children in Action

Last night the children learned about missionaries who helped people purify water, put in wells, tutor children, and provided health supplies to those who are sick.  It was fun to watch them do activities and play games as they learned.  We also signed a birthday card for a MK and completed a candy craft.  Hurry up Wednesdays!

Packing Party

Plan to be a part of this special event Saturday at 6 P.M.

I’m as excited as a child looking forward to this Christmas (Party)!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Friday

Praise the LORD.

Blessed are those who fear the LORD,

who find great delight in his commands

~Psalm 112:1~

 

Please pray for Linda Frazier’s sister, Ann Whitman, who is hospitalized in Ruston.

Linda K. Graves – I’ll update later.

 

Scripture Writing – John 10:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Opportunities

  • Today – Friday morning Bible study at 10
  • Sunday – Sunday School  Worship (A.M. & P.M.); Kids in Action at 5:30
  • Next week – Preparations for Packing Party (Contact me to help.)
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party
  • Wednesday – Children in Action; Prayer Meeting – 6 P.M.
  • Friday & Saturday – Preparation for Packing Party
  • Saturday – Packing Party (Children, youth, and adults) – 6 P.M. – 325 Shoeboxes

Need! – Individually wrapped hard candy for 325 shoeboxes.  Please bring your donation to me Sunday morning.  Thanks so much.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Good attendance and food/Great music (James Rimes) and devotional (David).   If you missed it, mark your calendar for next month and guard the date.

What a blessing to us to have another Third Thursday Gathering here!  God continues to bless us in a big way!

Anna Lee

Thursday

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories

when we told you about the coming

of our Lord Jesus Christ in power,

but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

~2 Peter 1:16~

Mr. Harlon Toney‘s last information from his doctor is that the problem is not as bad as first thought.  The doctor is scheduling a non-invasive surgery for two weeks.  Please pray for Mr. Harlon and his family.

Bubba Hulkaby continues to improve.  Please continue to pray.

Mark Shaw also continues to pray.  Pray for him and his family, especially my friend, Coach Shaw.

Jimmy Schwartz is amazing.  His personality is still the same even though Jimmy is in a hospital bed.  Keep praying for Jimmy and his amazed family.

Sammy Broyles is in Hood Memorial Rehab.  Pray for him and for Sheila.

Carl Cutrer, who now lives in the Osyka area, has been  “under the weather”, but is improving.

Linda Graves of East Fork led the music at our associational WMU meeting Monday and sang a beautiful solo, but developed serious health issues Tuesday.  She is now in Ochsner, New Orleans.  She is still undergoing tests to determine the extent of her problem while doctors are making decisions about her treatment.  Please pray for her.

 

Scripture Writing – Colossians 2:6-10 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

 

I have a confession to make.  I dearly love teaching Children in Action (missions) and helping boys and girls learn and do missions.  They are excited about helping to pack the shoeboxes on the 29th.  They have already spent their mission offering money to purchase needed items and given their efforts in preparing some of the items such as the school boxes that will be going in the boxes.  Plan to be a part of a wonderful night.  Wear your Christmas colors, bring a Christmas snack, and put on a big smile.  Your heart will be warmed!  We are still collecting individually wrapped hard candy.  It will be very helpful to have your donation in by Sunday.

Tonight, we gather at the cabin for our monthly Third Thursday gathering.  I look forward to seeing many of you tonight at 6:30.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

Why, my soul, are you downcast?

Why so disturbed within me?

Put your hope in God,

for I will yet praise him,

my Savior and my God.

~Psalm 42:11~

Update on Justin Lambert

Today couldn’t have gone better at MRC! Justin done OUTSTANDING 😍 the only thing that stumped him was not knowing the month and year he but other than that he got 100 A+ LOL He still doesn’t have a definitive date as to when he will be moving to MRC but as soon as we do I’ll let yall know. After the evaluation we went and ate lunch at the Cornerstone cafe in the hospital and just relaxed out of the facility for a while. Then to top it off, after lunch we wheeledJustin Lambertt over to UMMC’S NSICU unit and visited one of his Dr’s and several of his nurses. We will definitely have to go back for another visit after completion of MRC therapy to visit them again and visit the ones we didn’t get to see today. They were all speechless at the amazing improvements he has made. God has been so good to us!!!!!
On another note 😠 when we got back to Methodist Specialty Care we were discussing Justins trach with the head of RT. We’ve been thinking that he would be getting the trach changed to a cuffless trach Thursday to get prepared to take it out completely (bc that’s what we were told at the beginning of this month). Well once again the head of RT hasn’t even spoken to the Dr about it yet 😡 she is supposed to talk to him tomorrow but if not I will take matters into my own hands again and call the ENT I took him to last month and get this matter taken care of. One way or another I’m going to try to have it out by the time he goes to therapy so it doesn’t hinder his time there.
On behalf of our family I’d like to express how much each and every prayer, call, text, message, visit, and everything else you all have done for us means to us! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

Mr. Harlon Toney continues to be in need of our prayers.  He would appreciate yours.
Shira Easley has been transferred to Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe.  Please pray for Shira.
Jimmy Wall passed away.  At this time, there is still no obituary.
Roy M. Stewart, Jr.

September 29, 1926 – October 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3945520&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A11-12&version=NIV
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Children in Action will meet at 6 P.M. tonight.  I’m looking forward to class!

Third Thursday at the Cabin tomorrow at 6:30.

I’m looking forward to receiving bags of individually wrapped candy for Operation Christmas Child.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

“God has given each of you some special abilities;

be sure to use them to help each other,

passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.”

~1 Peter 4:10 TLB~

 

Shira Easley is having some health problems and has been hospitalized in Covington.  Please pray for her.

 

 

The Associational WMU meeting yesterday was  so touching/inspiring.  I am so appreciative of those who have worked so hard following the flood and those who continue to help others.  What a witness some of our area churches have been and continue to be!  Thanks, Osyka Baptist Church, for sharing your experiences from your heart.

 

Arcola Presbyterian Church

There will be a church service at the old Presbyterian Church that is connected to the (Arcola Roseland) cemetery on October 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM. This is the annual homecoming service for the community as many in our area attended the church. Please come and celebrate the history of the oldest church in Tangipahoa parish. (The church meets twice a year, spring and fall.)

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children in Action – Wednesday at 6 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 Thursday

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10:00

Operation Christmas Child  Need – Individually wrapped hard candy

 

Serving God is a wonderful way to go through life.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“This is what the LORD Almighty said:

‘Administer true justice;

show mercy and compassion to one another.

Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless,

the foreigner or the poor.

Do not plot evil against each other.’

~Zechariah 7:9-10~

 

 

Bubba and Linda Huckaby – Today, I want to add Bubba’s faithful caregiver.  We all know the importance the caregiver is in the care and recovery from any illness.  As you pray for one, pray also for the other one.

Christian Smalley and his family – Christian is Karen Miller’s grandson who was injured while playing baseball.  He continues to need our prayers.

Bruce and Dorothy Fussell – Both have been sick.  Their daughter is the caregiver for both of them.

Continue to pray for the Schwartz family.  Jimmy is slowing “losing ground”.

 

 

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+John+2%3A15-17&version=NIV

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children in Action, our missions organization, will study Matthew 14:13-21 tonight.  It’s about the loaves and fish.  Bring you children and grandchildren and see how we will use a cartoon and Goldfish crackers.  We meet at 6 P.M. in the L-wing.

 

The Associational WMU will meet Monday at Montpelier.  The pastor and some ladies from Osyka Baptist Church will be there to tell us about one of their flood relief activities that involved the whole church, a brown bag ministry.  You don’t have to be a member of a WMU or even a lady to come.   We will begin at 10 A.M.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10 A..M. and has plans to complete John 10.  It’s always a good time to join Bible Study.

 

Missions Need – HARD, INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED CANDY!  Each of our 325 shoeboxes will have a small bag of candy.  We are almost ready to pack them up, so now is the time to bring in lots of hard candy.  You can leave it in the office if I am no there.

 

Do your best today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

For I desire mercy,

not sacrifice,

and acknowledgment of God

rather than burnt offerings.

~Hosea 6:6~

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. Burnell Simpson and Jimmy Schwartz as well as their caregivers and family.

Prayers are still needed for those who have been, are, and will be in the path of Hurricane Matthew.  Also, pray for those who are already in place to help them recover.  We have great work done by Samaritan’s Purse and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.  They are big organizations that go wherever the need is and do it well.  I thank God for them.

Nerlie Eugene “Cadillac” Smith

July 17, 1933 – October 07, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3934662

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 13:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 13:1-4

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Mark Your Calendar

  • Tonight – McComb Gospel  Opry – 6 P.M.
  • Sunday – Annual Associational Meeting for all Churches – Montpelier – 6 P.M.
  • Monday – “Shoebox” Folding – 9 A.M. and 6 P.M.
  • Wednesday – Missions Class for Children – 6 P.M.
  • Friday – Bible Study – Starting with John 10:22 – 10 A.M.

 

Jason and his family left for the long ride home this morning.  They live in the hills of northwest Georgia and not in the coastal area.  Some of you have asked.  We appreciate your concern.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

 

These are the things you are to do:

Speak the truth to each other,

and render true and sound judgment in your courts;

~Zechariah 8:16~

 

Jeana Lee-Newman is doing well.  She had a check-up yesterday and was doing even better than hr doctor expected.  She’ll go back in a week for another check-up.

Please continue to pray for the Schwartz family.

Bring Your Bible to School Day – http://www.bringyourbible.org/ – TODAY!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Matthew 11:27-30

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Mark Your Calendar!

  • Fridays at 10: Bible Study
  • Saturday, October 7 – Gospel Opry in McComb 601-600-6704
  • Sundays at 9:15 – Sunday School
  • Wednesdays at 6 – Missions class for children
  • Monday,  October 10th – Shoebox folding at 9 A..M. and 6 P.M.
  • Monday, October 17 – Quarterly Associational WMU Meeting at Montpelier (Leadership at 9/ All at 10/Speakers sharing about disaster relief/ Potluck lunch to follow
  • Tuesday, October 25 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – The Cafe at 11 A.M.

 

Pray for a  good recovery for those who have faced Hurricane Matthew and good preparations for those who have yet to meet him.  (Disaster relief workers from Florida have returned home to prepare their own places for Matthew’s Arrival.)

Anna .Lee