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Thursday

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for

and assurance about what we do not see.

This is what the ancients were commended for.”

~Hebrews 11:1-2 NIV~

 

The “Cete” Dillons are home!  “Miss” Ruby has come a long way in a week and a half.  Thank God for her progress.

Pray for Linda K. Graves of the East For community and Mandeville.  She will not be able to sing for us at the cabin tonight.  We’ll miss her.  Pray she has a good day.

Pray for Carol Jean Conerly as she undergoes some medical tests.

Pray for Bobbie Magee as she continues to improve.  Cards and phone calls would also be appreciated.

Andy and Betty Taylor are both improving.  Please keep praying for them.

 

 

Mike Goings, brother of Deborah Bales, passed away yesterday.  Please pray for his family.

 

 

Read the Bible – Zephaniah, Psalm 134, and video on Zephaniah found at jointhebibleproject.com

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

God is not unjust;

he will not forget your work

and the love you have shown him

as you have helped his people

and continue to help them.

~Hebrews 6:10 (NIV)~

“Serve the Lord with Gladness”

 

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30 tonight!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

But as for me, I am filled with power,

with the Spirit of the LORD,

and with justice and might,

to declare to Jacob his transgression,

to Israel his sin.

~Micah 3:8~

 

Bristol Ann Smith

May 14, 2017 – May 14, 2017

Read the Bible – Nahum, Psalm 132, and video on Nahum found at jointhebibleproject.com
Baptist Press – bpnews.com
The LORD your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.”
~Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)~
“Jesus Saves”
  • Lyrics –
    • We have heard the joyful sound:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Spread the tidings all around:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Bear the news to every land,
      Climb the mountains, cross the waves;
      Onward! ’tis our Lord’s command;
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
    • Waft it on the rolling tide:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Tell to sinners far and wide:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Sing, you islands of the sea;
      Echo back, you ocean caves;
      Earth shall keep her jubilee:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
    • Sing above the battle strife:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      By His death and endless life
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Shout it brightly through the gloom,
      When the heart for mercy craves;
      Sing in triumph o’er the tomb:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
    • Give the winds a mighty voice:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Let the nations now rejoice:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Shout salvation full and free;
      Highest hills and deepest caves;
      This our song of victory:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
  • Story – https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2016/02/22/jesus-saves/
  • YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwa5ju1O2Zg (I love to hear the harmony of four-part singing.)

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – This week at 6:30!  We will have Margie Williams and Kathy Dykes sings old hymns as a duet in addition to other musicians.

Enjoy the blessing all around you today.  Realize they come from God.

Anna Lee

Monday

My aim is to evangelize

where Christ has not been named,

so that I will not build on someone else’s foundation,

but, as it is written:

‘Those who were not told about Him will see,

and those who have not heard will understand.’

~Romans 15: 20-21 HCSB~

 

Rylin Wilkinson, great-grandson of Lea Smith, is doing well.  He was able to sit in a wheelchair.  Pray he continues to quickly recover from his “deer” accident.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon will be at North Oaks for a few more days.  Please keep praying for her. Mr. “Cete’s” cold is much better.

 

Read the Bible – Micah 5-7 & Psalm 131

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Wednesday Nights – Children in Action (Missions) Class meets at 6:00

Sunday Nights – Bible Drill Class meets at 6 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – This week; begins at 6:30.  We will have a new duet team this week, Margie Williams and Kathy Dykes.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday, May 23rd at 11 A.M.

 

Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.

~Philippians 4:6 HCSB~

“I Know Who Holds Tomorrow”

 

Who holds your tomorrow?  

Anna Lee

 

Mother’s Day

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;

may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

~Psalm 143:10~

 

Please continue to pray for Rod Smith.  Frank and Mary Alice Fox gave us a good update on him.  He and his family, including Jeremy who has kidney stones, need your prayers.

Pray for Debbie WIlkinson as she has a new evaluation at M.D. Anderson today and receives results tomorrow.

Mt. Nebo’s pastor and his family had a difficult day Saturday.  Bro. Randol Camardelle’s brother passed away and his wife’s mother broke her femur.

We lost a kind, gentle neighbor this week.

J. Hugh D. Young

October 20, 1941 – May 12, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/index.cfm/public:obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4225947/lud/9D16F72B38913D1C5AEDD1868ECE7B0C

 

Read the Bible today.  Micah 1-4, Psalm 130, and video “Micah” at jointhebibleproject.com

For you created my inmost being;

you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

 ~Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)~

“My Mother’s Bible”

Third Thursday at the Cabin – We will have some first-time at the cabin special music this week.  Margie Williams and Kathy Dykes will be singing for us.  I’m looking forward to another night of blessings.

Bible Drill Class at 6 P.M. tonight at FBC.  Send your children/grandchildren to learn about their Bible.

 

Honor special ladies in your life today!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

A wife of noble character who can find?

She is worth far more than rubies.

~Proverbs 31:10~

 

Dorothy Garner Fussell who graduated with me walked in the doctor’s office while we were waiting yesterday.  He husband, Bruce, is from Roseland.  We enjoyed a few minutes of visiting.  I knew she had both knees replaced in the last year, but was surprised to hear she fell three weeks ago and broke her hip.  Pray for a good recovery!

Wanda Smith asks us to pray for her cousin Shelly, the daughter of Bobby Dominique, Wanda’s uncle.  Shelly a in the later stages of cancer.  Pray for Shelly, her dad, Wanda, and other relatives during a very difficult time.

Carol Jean Conerly is progressing following her knee surgery.  Let’s pray she will be accident-free and get full use of her knee soon.

Bettye Fussell continues to put us a good fight. She’s had more good days this week.  Keep praying.  Also, pray for her primary caregiver, Fuzzy.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon seems a little better, but needs some medical tests to make a good determination of her present condition.  Pray for her and for Mr. “Cete” as he sticks close.

Billie Jo Hutchinson had valve replacement surgery at North Oaks yesterday.  She’s recovering in ICU for the next few days.  Pray for her and for her family.

Andy Taylor‘s shingles have improved some.  Betty is still fighting the pneumonia.  Pray for both of them.  The two patients have also been the two caregivers.

Shirley Ann Miller

March 12, 1952 – May 10, 2017

“Eight Major Changes in Churches in the Past Ten Years” – Thom S. Rainer is President & CEO of LifeWay. His website is administered by LifeWay Christian Resources.  He is also the CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources.
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible Today – Amos 6-9 & Psalm 127

Call to Me,

and I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.

~Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV~

 

“He is Able to Deliver Thee”

 

Thanks to those of you who have brought red beans and rice for the children to share at two food pantries.  You can bring them to the office entrance or the area beneath the balcony stairwell.  Thanks for encouraging the children.

 

Thanks to all of you are bless others each day.  Praying can be a big step in blessing others.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

For the word of the LORD is right and true;

he is faithful in all he does.

~Psalm 33:4~

 

Barbara Hutchinson fell backward and caused injuries that required another hospital stay.  She’s doing better now.  Thank God for her progress.

Mrs. Othell Williams has been moved to Kentwood Manor where her roommate is Mrs. Catherine Yarborough.  Pray for these two ladies.

Please continue to pray for Phillip and Lilly Strickland, who are both doing well despite their health issues.  The family is appreciative of each prayer.

Bobbie Magee is progressing in her recovery.  Continued prayers will be appreciated.

 

Ivy W. Ridgedell, Sr.

March 28, 1921 – May 07, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4218052&fh_id=10545

Yvonne J. Silver Landry

June 25, 1937 – May 06, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/yvonne-silver-landry

 

 

As we think of all the high school and college graduates in our area, we also need to think about the changes coming in the lives of their parents.

Putting the Basket in the Water: Trusting God in the Next Phase of Your Child’s Life – https://bridgechristian.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/putting-the-basket-in-the-water-trusting-god-in-the-next-phase-of-your-childs-life/

Read the Bible in 2017 – Hosea 11-14 & Psalm 124

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.

~1 Timothy 2:8 NKJV~

“Did You Think to Pray” (Same song, new links)

With the many needs in our families and our communities, “Did You Think to Pray” this morning?

Anna Lee

Friday

Each of the four living creatures had six wings

and was covered with eyes all around,

even under its wings.

Day and night they never stop saying:

“ ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’

who was, and is, and is to come.”

~Revelation 4:8~

 

 

Please pray for my Roseland and Amite classmate, Sue Ellen Russell Pearson, of Shreveport.  She grew up in Russelltown.  She has battled cancer for the last few years.  Now, she has pneumonia with some complications.  I know she will appreciate your prayers, even if you don’t know her.

Please keep those prayer coming for Ryan “Rufus” Williams.  He is currently in ICU. His health has really taken him for a “roller coaster ride” the past few weeks.  The family will be appreciative of prayer for him, the family, and the medical staff.

 

Carolyn Ray

 

Bible Study – This morning at 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 8

Read the Bible – Isaiah 65-66 & Psalm 121

One Night Associational Revival – Special music and preaching – Tomorrow night at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M. – Rev. Crowe and family will also be at FBC, Kentwood Sunday.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Jesus said the greatest commandment is,

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

and with all your mind and with all your strength.

The second greatest commandment is this:

‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12:30-31 NIV~

“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

Make today count!

Anna Lee

Friday

To the roots of the mountains I sank down;

the earth beneath barred me in forever.

But you, LORD my God,

brought my life up from the pit.

~Jonah 2:6~

 

Rev. Bill Ichter continues to be hospitalized with pneumonia in Minden.  His daughter said the hospital staff is talking about releasing him.

Phillip Strickland continues to be in Ochsner and is not home yet.  Let’s pray they keep him until he is well enough to be back at home.

 

Bobby Ray Tigner

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 39-41 and Psalm 118 (You might also want to look at videos of Isaiah and Holiness on jointhebibleproject.com.)

Bible Drill Class for children in Grades K-5/ Sunday evening at 6 P.M.

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 7 Interesting!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Gospel Music Opportunities the Sunday Evening

  • Lewiston Baptist Church
  • New Zion Baptist Church

 

Mission Project – Bring your bags of red beans and rice to the church so the Children in Action can contribute them to two food pantries.  This collection will continue through the month of May, so you have not missed the deadline.

 

“Those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace

and reap a harvest of goodness.”

~James 3:18 TLB~

“Peace Like a River”

Thanks for checking this site and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said,

“and tell the people all about this new life.”

~Acts 5:20~

 

Wayne McNabb broke his nose in three places yesterday when he fell.  He will be having some tests on his heart.  Please pray for Wayne and his family.  He is at North Oaks.

Bettye Fussell is enjoying having Jill, her daughter, around this week.  Bettye is having some good days.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

 

Charles Gus Baham

August 03, 1936 – April 26, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4208823&fh_id=10545

Willie Elliott Newsom, Jr.

March 02, 1966 – April 25, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/willie-newsom-jr

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV~

“Sweet Hour of Prayer”

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 36-38 & Psalm 117

A Bible Drill class will begin Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood for boys and girls in K-5th grade.  We will meet in the sanctuary at 6 P.M. before going to our class.  Ask Bro. Wendell or me any questions you might have.

Friday Morning Bible Study meets at 10:00 and usually in the fellowship hall.  We will be studying Ezekiel 7 this week.

The Children in Action (missions class) meets on Wednesday nights at 6 P.M.  We are collecting beans and rice until the end of May.  At that time the food will be shared with some local food pantries.  You may drop your beans off at the church at the office entrance stairwell or under the stairs that go to the balcony.  Thanks for helping us with this mission project.

 

May this Thursday give you some great opportunities to be a witness for our Lord.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom,

and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

~1 Corinthians 1:25~

 

Carol Jean Conerly is at OLOL for knee replacement surgery this morning.  Pray all goes well.  She expects to spend at least one night there.  Today, let’s get that surgery covered with our prayers.

Bettye Fussell‘s doctor recommends three more treatments before surgery.  Pray for her as the looks forward to having that surgery.  Please continue to pray for her family too.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams’ and his family as he moves closer to rehab, rather than a hospital environment.  Thank God for all the signs of improvement they have seen.

Rev. Bill Ichter of Minden, LA . has been hospitalized for double pneumonia since Friday.  He’s know to many in this area as a former music minister at FBC, Amite and as a music missionary to Brazil for many years.  Please pray for this wonderful man.

Rebecca “Becky” Peters Day

August 07, 1959 – April 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4207838&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible – Isaiah 36-38 & Psalm 117

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Children in Action will meet tonight at 6:00 at FBC, Kentwood.  This is for elementary age students, both boys and girls.

 

All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD.

All the families of the nations will bow down before You,

for kingship belongs to the LORD;

He rules over the nations.

~Psalm 22:27-28 HCSB~

“Just as I Am”

 

I am excited to announce that the new opportunity for at children will be a Bible Drill Class. I’ll post more information tomorrow.

Anna Lee