Children in Action and Mission Friends – Page 27

Sunday

And when you stand praying,

if you hold anything against anyone,

forgive them,

so that your Father in heaven

may forgive you your sins.”

~Mark 11:25~

Mrs. Mary Varnado continues to see her doctor and is working to get better. Please continue to pray for her.

Mrs. Anne Hurst’s request: Anne Hurst is scheduled for a surgical procedure at East Jefferson Hospital, Metairie, on Wednesday, August 10 to correct a chronic health problem. She is expected to be discharged the same day. Pray.

Jean Louise Reaux Allen

May 21, 1936 – August 05, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3833295&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – Romans 7:4-6 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+7%3A4-6&version=NIV

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Who are You Defending” – http://odb.org/2016/08/07/who-are-you-defending/
At just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. ~Romans 5:6~
“Rescue the Perishing”
- Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Rescue_the_Perishing/
- History – http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-rescue-the-perishing-crosby
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7zVuMBtfUA I wish we could all make our own video of our witnessing to the lost and hurting.

Operation Christmas Child

Purchased items can be brought to my classroom this morning.
If you want to help “shoeboxes” from other churches, clubs, and individuals, please tell Bro. Joey or me this morning.

Mission Groups will meet Wednesday from 6-7 P.M.

Mission Friends (ages 3-5)
Children in Action (Grades 1-5)

Be sure to give the Lord His day today!

Anna Lee

Friday

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

~Romans 5:8~

Andy Taylor‘s eye procedure has enabled him to see better. Join them in thanking God.

Bro. Joey and I met a lady who represents Samaritan’s Purse in our area. FBC, Kentwood has been asked to become a collection site for “shoeboxes” in November. Lots of volunteers will be needed to man this operation for eight days. We are presently looking at three hour time slots plus others to provide cookies, coffee, etc. If you would be interested in committing to service this way in November, please let Bro. Joey or me know as soon as possible.

“Roselyn and a Picture Book” – (Operation Christmas Child) – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-roselyn-and-a-picture-book/

Yesterday, I had a visit from a neighbor/friend. She brought some items for my church to include in the “shoeboxes” we are sending. She had done this for a few years. She blesses my heart and the heart of some little children somewhere each year. As she left, she asked me to call her to tell her what else we could use. She is a ray of sunshine and brings “Joy” to many hearts!

If you would like to help too, ask me what we need a few more of. I carry the list in my purse. You could be an instrument of God’s love to some children this year.

Scripture Writing – Galatians 5:16-18 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5%3A16-18&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Who’s Watching You?” – http://odb.org/2016/08/05/whos-watching-you/
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous. ~Psalm 34:15~
“His Eye is on the Sparrow”
- Lyrics – http://www.letssingit.com/bill-gaither-gospel-lyrics-his-eye-is-on-the-sparrow-z3q1xtm
- History – http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-his-eye-is-on-the-sparrow
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAmSTWcja0M – Ethel Waters – This is a powerful song sung by such a humble God-serving lady, the one whose name immediately comes to mind when we hear the name of this song.

Reminders

Bible Study – 10 A.M. this morning!
Sunday School – 9:15 Sunday morning
Children’s Mission Classes – Wednesdays at 6 P.M.
Ladies’ Birthday Party – August 23rd

Have a wonderful day, remembering He watches you every day.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Get wisdom; develop good judgment”

~Proverbs 4:5a NLT, 2nd Ed.~

Scripture Writing – Philippians 1:28-30 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1%3A28-30&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“More Than We Can Imagine” – http://odb.org/2016/08/03/more-than-we-can-imagine/
To him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. ~Ephesians 3:20~
“Just As I Am”
- Lyrics – http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh357.sht
- History – http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1801-1900/charlotte-elliott-faced-god-with-one-plea-11630559.html
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovYPQl93zro

Mission Classes Tonight at 6 P.M.

Mission Friends – 3-5 Years
Children in Action – Grades 1-4

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M.

Operation Christmas Child – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

The spirit is in the air. It’s contagious!

Do something for others today. Share Jesus from your heart.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross,

so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness;

“by his wounds you have been healed.”

~1 Peter 2:24~

Daryl Carruth has improved from the problems he had Saturday. Thank God for the progress he has made.

Harrell Sharkey is out of ICU and now on the 6th floor at Ochsner in New Orleans. Susie gladly made another move within the hospital.

Jimmy and Linda Williams are hospitalized in two different hospitals. She is not at Greensbury and improving after an infection. He is at Lacombe where he was admitted with heart related problems. Let’s pray they both continue to improve and can be at home together soon.

Justin Lambert has thrilled his family with some intentional movements! Since his accident over a month ago, the actions yesterday were the first like this. The family thanks you for your continued prayers.

Rev. Tommy Hicks is walking some at the hospital following back surgery. “Miss” Lois is recovering from having teeth removed and praying for no infection this time. Pray for good progress for both of them.

Andy Taylor‘s eye procedure is today. Please pray.

Scripture Writing – Philippians 1:25-27 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1%3A25-27&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Never Give Up” – http://odb.org/2016/08/02/never-give-up-2/
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ~2 Timothy 4:7~
“I Surrender All”
- Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Surrender_All/
- History – http://www.sharefaith.com/guide/Christian-Music/hymns-the-songs-and-the-stories/i-surrender-all-the-song-and-the-story.html – A great story!
- YouTube – http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=WD6DD7NX

Children’s Missions Classes – Wednesday nights at 6 P.M. in the L-wing – We will complete our first month doing a mission project – Operation Christmas Child.

Mission Friends – ages 3-5
Children in Action – grades 1-5

Tuesdays are good days for periodic prayer times.

Anna Lee

Friday

Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed;

save me and I will be saved,

for you are the one I praise.

~Jeremiah 17:14~

Harrell Sharkey is having some difficult days following surgery. Please continue to pray for him.

Rev. Tommy Hicks long surgery had some complications, but the doctor says he will be much better after the recovery time. Please pray.

Mr. Burnell Simpson is back in the hospital. He was home for this 92nd birthday Tuesday.

Sherman Cutrer is home and improving. Please continue to pray for Sherman and Jewel Kay.

Today is a good day to wear police blue to show you support for law enforcement. I love all the support the emergency workers have been given. It think it should be all year long every year.

Look up “Until He Comes” on bpnews.net.

Operation Christmas Child Notes – We will be putting handwritten notes in each shoebox we pack this year. If you would like to have one included, please write it and give it to me. I’ll see that it gets put in a box. You can include a photo, your name and mailing address, and words of encouragement. The children at Children in Action have already written some cards. Next week, they will participate in some preparatory work for packing the shoeboxes. Our offering this month, our first month, will be used by a parent/teacher and a child to make some purchases for us. I know this will be exciting for everyone.

Operation Christmas Child – “Emelissa and a Letter” – How about God’s timing?

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-emelissa-and-a-letter/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15SM&utm_content=Shoebox-Stories-Emelissa1

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 26:9-13

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study this morning at 10 A.M. It’s always a good day to study God’s Word!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Love Your Neighbor” – http://odb.org/2016/07/29/love-your-neighbor-2/
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” ~ Galatians 5:14 ~
“Lord, Lay Some Soul Upon My Heart”
- Lyrics – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/932
- History – http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/c/k/mckinney_bb.htm
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7Ervqr2z9c

Participation in Operation Christmas Child is one of many ways to show your love for others. “Join hands” with us in this project. You will be blesses as much as the child who receives the shoebox.

Anna Lee

Thursday

LORD my God, I called to you for help,

and you healed me.

~Psalm 30:2~

David Bryant is back in the hospital in Lafayette. He is better, but still on a vent again. Pray for David and his family.

Rev. Tommy Hicks will have another back surgery today. Pray for a successful surgery and a good recovery.

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 26:3-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

Children on Mission and Mission Friends had another good night last night. We had several new children and two more children than the week before. One of the things we did last night was to discuss missionaries helping refuges by building tents. Also, we are enjoying learning some songs and praying for missionaries and MKs. We compared out diet with theirs and found lots of foods we eat. Next week, we will have our first test on books for the Bible by stacking cups. Send your little ones next week if they are not already coming. We’ve have a wonderful first month and look forward to many more nights together.

The Operation Christmas Child packing party will be the last Saturday of October. Mark your calendar.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Best Friends Forever” – http://odb.org/2016/07/28/best-friend-forever/
“Abraham believed God . . . ,” and he was called God’s friend. ~James 2:23~
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

Spend some time listening to God today.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Encourage those who are timid.

Take tender care of those who are weak.

Be patient with everyone.”

1 Thessalonians 5:14b NLT, 2nd Ed.

Mr. Burnell Simpson was able to come home yesterday, just in time to celebrate his 92nd birthday Tuesday.

Mrs. Estelle Raborn has improved enough to be moved from ICU to a regular room at North Oaks.

Many of you may know Rev. Tommy Hicks and his wife, Lois. She had an infection following dental work that caused her to spent a number of days in the hospital. She is home now. Thursday, he will another back surgery. Pray for both of them as they help each other through these difficult days.

David will be seeing a cornea specialist today and hopefully set up a time and plan for another eye surgery. His road to get his cataracts removed from his eyes has had a number of boulders, not just rocks, but we are making our way around them and hope the end of this journey will be found in the coming months. Please keep praying for him.

St. Helena has a special gathering to honor and pray for local police last night. Due to the rain, they met at FBC, Greensburg. It was a very special time for everyone present. New Zion Baptist Church has made baskets and provided summer beverages for the police in two area towns. The people responded in a great way when given the opportunity to help. I’ve heard many other ways people have shown their appreciation to police officers. I challenge you to do/say something to every police officer you meet this week and over the years to come. I know they will be encouraged by your efforts.

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A34-37&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Test Match” – http://odb.org/2016/07/25/test-match/
How long, Lord, will you look on? Rescue me from their ravages, my precious life from these lions. ~Psalm 35:17~
“Burdens are Lifted at Calvary”
- Lyrics – http://lyricstranslate.com/en/John-M-Moore-Burdens-Are-Lifted-Calvary-lyrics.html
- History – http://revivalsounds.homestead.com/midihymnhistory/burdensareliftedatcalvary.html
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgkZznGP3dY

Operation Christmas Child Ideas for This Week

Small cars, trucks, tractors, etc.
$1.00 calculators with solar power (Check the dollar stores)
Small flashlights and extra batteries

Reminders:

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.
Mission Groups for Children (age 3-5th grade) – Wednesday nights at 6 P.M. in the L-wing
Friday Morning Bible Study – Starting at John 8:21

May you have a blessed day as you remember that your burdens have been lifted.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“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~

“Maintenance to Our Steeple” – Steve Horn, FBC, Lafayette, LA – http://stevehorn.org/2016_07_22/maintenance-to-our-steeple/

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:22-27

Operation Christmas Child – I trust you are making purchases each month for our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. I have an additional request now. This year I would like to include a note, card, or letter in each box. That means we will need to write for several boys and girts. You can write something as simple as “Jesus loves you and so do I.” or compose your own message. You may use an index card, a purchased card, or a send a card you made from scratch. You decide. Do some now and some later. Have your children or grandchildren help you. If you do not live in Kentwood, but still would like to help, mail them to me or to the church. Get in on the blessings waiting for us.

I want to remind you of this handwritten note and the difference it made. Azima and a Handwritten Note – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-azima-and-a-handwritten-note/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Free from Fear” – http://odb.org/2016/07/23/free-from-fear/
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. ~Psalm 34:4~
“Fear Not, Little Flock”
- Lyrics – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/649
- Scripture – Luke 12:32 – Do not be afraid, little flock, for y our Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZME1tQ2xoV0

Have a wonderful Saturday by “letting your little light shine”.

Anna Lee

Coming this week:

Sunday – Pine Ridge UMU Breakfast to benefit a local need – 8 A.M.
Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at 11 at The Cafe
Wednesday – Mission Classes for Children – preschoolers -grade 5 – 6:00-7:00 P.M.
Friday – Bible Study – John 8: beginning with verse 21

Thursday

Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation,

by prayer and petition,

with thanksgiving,

present your requests to God.

And the peace of God,

which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts

and your minds in Christ Jesus.

~Philippians 4:6-7~

Please continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey who is in Ochsner with an intestinal issue. I know both he and his family will be appreciative of your prayers.

Mr. Burnell Simpson is back in the hospital. This time he is at Lakeview. He continues to have fluid issues. Please continue to pray for Mr. Burnell.

As you pray for the world and country today, please remember to pray specifically for our area too. God is the solution to all our needs

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:11-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – Yuri and a Photo – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-yuri-and-a-photo/

Children on Missions and Mission Friends is growing! I’m so excited to see all the children coming, learning, and enjoying it. If you know of children in preschool or grades one through five, please let them know we would love to have them join us at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday evenings.

Third Thursday at the Cabin meeting tonight at 6:30.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Tactical Distractions” – http://odb.org/2016/07/21/tactical-distractions/
The Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?” ~Jonah 4:4~
“Trust and Obey”
- Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Trust_and_Obey/
- History – http://www.sharefaith.com/guide/Christian-Music/hymns-the-songs-and-the-stories/trust-and-obey-the-song-and-the-story.html
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDpqBEEY6as

Pray for our country and its brave men and women who wear blue.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

For the LORD watches

over the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked

leads to destruction.

~Psalm 1:6~

Rachel B. “Sis” Cox

September 27, 1935 – July 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3812431&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:6-10

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – Luis and the Lamb – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-luis-and-a-lamb/ (These stories touch my heart every morning. I just share this one with David. Immediately, he asked me if we had enough calculators. We don’t, but that next on my list.)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“He Understands” – http://odb.org/2016/07/20/he-understands/
The Lord is my light and my salvation. ~Psalm 27:1~
“Heavenly Sunlight”
- Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Heavenly_Sunlight/
- History – https://wordwisehymns.com/2010/03/15/today-in-1770-william-gardiner-born/
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbmI8qdTmnI (I hope this song sticks in my head and my heart all day long.)

Reminders

Children’s classes tonight at 6 P.M.
- Mission Friends – preschoolers
- Children in Action – boys and girls going into grades 1-5
Friday Morning Bible Study
- 10 A.M.
- John 8
Third Thursday at the Cabin
- Tomorrow night at 6:30
- Friends, Fellowship, Food, Music, Devotional, etc.
- Contact me if you need more information
- My favorite worship experience of the month every month

Don’t forget those school supplies for the shoeboxes we are packing!

Anna Lee