Category: Devotional

Friday

“Ask of Me,

and I will make the nations Your inheritance

and the ends of the earth Your possession.”

~Psalm 2:8~

 

David Bales got a good biopsy report.  Thank-you for praying.  The family appreciates each one of your prayers.

Spencer Claire Webb is at St. Jude and will need to have an eye removed today to remove cancer.  Pray for the Spencer, the family, and the medical staff, both today and in the days to come.

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus Loves the Little Children” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesloves.htm

A lesson in values – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1521-A-Step-Back-I-Cannot-Take

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – http://georgiabarnette.org/when-the-church-returns/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread -Fire and Rain –  http://odb.org/

Bible Study – This morning at 10:00 – FBC Fellowship Hall – Everyone is invited.  No workbook.  No homework.  Bring your Bible.

We’ve got so much to talk with God today.  Let’s get on with the praying.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve…

but as for me and my house,

we will serve the Lord.”

~Joshua 24:15b, NASB~

 

Henry Blackaby had four bypasses and is doing very well.  Thank you for your continued prayers for him.

Spencer Clair Webb is at St. Jude.  Pray for God’s hand in the treatment of this young child.  Pray for the Webb and Blanchard families as they turn her over to those who work with medical needs of children on a daily basis.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Path of Wisdom” –  http://odb.org/

Values – “A Friend” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1522-A-Friend

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – “Born of a Block Party” – featured of the front page of “”The Baptist Message” this week – http://georgiabarnette.org/born-on-a-block-party/

Hymn of the Day – “Does Jesus Care?” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/o/doesjeca.htm

The answer is always “Yes”!  I trust this song will resound in your mind all day and will give the answer to a question that is going through the mind of someone in your life.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Find a way to be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Oh, magnify the Lord with me,

and let us exalt his name together!”

~Psalm 34:3, ESV~

Pray for the family of Mrs. Ruby Ziggler.  She’s not doing well.

The revival at New Zion Baptist Church has been wonderful.  The attendance has been very good.  Rev. Bruce Worrell is preaching.  Andy Taylor is leading the music.  Tonight’s 6:30 service is the last one.

The senior adults on the trip to Branson have arrived safely and are looking forward to making some special memories.  They appreciate East Fork Baptist Church for organizing the trip.  Pray for good health and safe travels for each person.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Insignificant” – http://odb.org/

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions –  Projected Allocations –  http://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/2014-projected-allocations/

Hymn of the Day – “Did You Think to Pray” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/i/didyouth.htm

Values – Friendship – “True Friends” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1476–True-Friends

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Nairobi mall terror witnessed by missionaries

We had five of our eight “young” ladies present for their birthday celebration yesterday.  Many friends were there to support then.

It’s still not too late to turn in school uniforms to be given to Re-Store in Amite.  Our project for October will be collecting jackets, sweaters, winter caps, gloves, etc..

Have a special day.  Do something meaningful.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength;

They will mount up with wings like eagles,

They will run and not get tired,

They will walk and not become weary.”

~Isaiah 40:31, NASB~

Spencer Clair Webb (at St. Jude)

Just wanted to let everyone know kinda where we are at. We arrived at St. Jude’s today and got checked into there housing. We meet with all her doctors tomorrow and doing eye exam under anesthesia Wednesday. We will keep everyone updated as we know more. Thank you in advance for all of the prayers. We love each and everyone of y’all and are truly grateful for y’all.

Larry Carruth has completed round two of treatment.  Pray for him and his family as they see a doctor for tests to evaluation his current condition.

Pray for the Bales/Brister family as they wait another day to get a biopsy report on David.

New Zion Baptist Church is having a wonderful revival.  Services at 6:30 continue tonight and tomorrow.  Rev. Bruce Worrell is preaching.  Andy Taylor is leading music.  You only have two more opportunities to be a part of this revival.

Baptist Press – Today’s post includes an update on Henry Blackaby – https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/1414cabe389eba5c

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Friend in Need” – http://odb.org/

 

Hymn of the Day – “Day by Day” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daybyday.htm 

Spend some time with the words/message of this song.  Keep them close to your heart all day.

Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering – “Get the Facts” – http://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/missions-facts-stats/

Pray for the senior adults going to Branson today for a trip organized by East Fork Baptist Church.  Pray they enjoy Branson, the company of others on the trip, and grow closer to the Lord at the same time.

Pray for the “young” ladies with September birthdays being honored today at Nyla’s.  May they continue to be a light for others.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“Declare His glory among the nations,

His wonderful works among all peoples.”

~1 Chronicles16:24~

 

Pray for Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, mother of Betty Taylor.  She continues to be in the McComb hospital.

Pray for Angie Nieson’s mother who will have a procedure to check on a possible cancer problem.

I talked with Pat Hoosier’s wife Saturday.  She thanks you for your prayers for their family.  Pray for them as they deal with the spread of the cancer.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Confidence in Troubled Times” – http://odb.org/

Georgia Barnette Missions Offering for Louisiana – Message from Janie Wise – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Standin’ in the Need of Prayer” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/t/a/standinp.htm

Ladies who will be honored at tomorrow’s birthday party at Nyla’s

  • Yvonne Birch
  • Susie Wales
  • Ann Smith
  • Laura Joiner
  • Mary Y. Miller
  • Glenda Schillings
  • Betty Simpson
  • JAN YARBOROUGH

Revival Monday – Wednesday at New Zion Baptist Church at 6:30 P.M.; Rev. Bruce Worrell and Andy Taylor, music

Looking forward to this day the Lord is providing for me….

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

fixing our eyes on Jesus,

the author and perfecter of faith,

who for the joy set before Him endured the cross,

despising the shame,

and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

~Hebrews 12:1b-2, NASB~

 

 

Henry Blackaby update – http://www.blackaby.net/blog/2013/09/21/update-henrys-condition/

H. Wayne “Sonny” Clark

“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me;” With tearful eyes we watched you slowly fade away, and though we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, your hard working hands stopped to rest, God broke our hears to prove to us he only takes the best. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.” Author unknown. A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Denham Springs, he passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, he was 69 and he retired from Local 198 as a pipefitter. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Visitation will resume on Monday at 8:00am. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Chapel at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. He is survived by one son, Stephen Clark and wife Sherri L. Clark, one daughter, Sonia Lynn Clark, seven grandchildren, Ashley, Brent, Brittany, Jennah, Adrian, Stephanie, Stephen, four great grandchildren, Parker, Dakoda, Adeline and Ainsley, brother, Gerald Clark and sister, Maria Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jo Clark, daughter, Cindy Kimble, grandson, Matthew Clark, parents, Herbert Samuel and Mary R. Clark, niece, Lisa Davis. Pallbearers will be, Brent Nolan, Stephen Clark, Daryl Cleveland, Jr., Val McMorris, Greg Booty and Thomas Alford. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.sealefuneral.com. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=h-wayne-clark-sonny&pid=167077719&fhid=17447#sthash.ew3fUGlU.dpuf

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Good and the Bad” –  http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day –  “More about Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/o/morabout.htm

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – “Who was Georgia Barnette” – http://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/who-is-georiga-barnette/

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast to benefit a needy family this morning.  It begins at 8:00.

New Zion Baptist Church will host a revival today through Wednesday.  A former pastor is preaching.  Mr. Harlon Toney will lead music today with Andy Taylor leading Monday -Wednesday.  Services begin at 7:00.

What are you giving to God on His Day?

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“Therefore encourage one another

and build each other up

as you are already doing.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:11, HCSB~

 

Henry  Blackaby has been found and is receiving medical attention.

http://www.blackaby.net/blog/2013/09/20/update-henry-has-been-found/

Mrs. Helen Mills passed away.  Please pray for her family.

Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering – Day 7 –  http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-7-fellowship-church/

Hymn of the Day – “Showers of Blessing(s)” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/b/sblessin.htm

As God provides the much needed rain today, remembers how He provides us blessings and more blessings in our lives.

Devotional – “A Prize for Peace” – http://odb.org/

What a turnaround – from dynamite to peace!  God provides a turnaround for each of us if we choose Him.

Looking ahead: The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be Tuesday at Nyla’s.

Anna Lee

Friday

“But from there, you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him when you seek Him with all your heart and all your soul.”

~Deuteronomy 4:29~

 

This is the morning David Bales (33) has surgery at North Oaks.  The family will be appreciative of each and every prayer.

Jerry Doughty got a good report from M.D. Anderson.  He doesn’t go back until November.  Thank God for the good  report.

Kathy Jo Thompson has had her surgery for a new shunt in her brain.  Pray for a speedy recovery.

Mrs.  Ruby Ziggler is facing some new complications.  Pray for her and for her family.

Last night, the Third Thursday meeting was a great night of food, fellowship, prayer, and worship.  Thank-you to each person who makes our meeting so special.  Special thanks to Andy Taylor for leading us in worship.  Eight churches were represented last night.

This morning, at 10:00, we well have our “Lucy” Bible study.  Gomer Pyle will join Lucy in today’s video.  We will learn about legalism today as “Lucy Gets Caught in the Draft”.  This study is open to men and to women.  Each lesson is independent, so drop in and join us without feeling like you have missed out on previous lessons.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – Day 6 – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-6-horeb-hispanic-church/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Difficult Place” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “In the Sweet By and By” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/n/t/intsbab.htm

Be sure to read the story of how this song was written.

I’m looking forward to the “Young’ Ladies Birthday Party Tuesday at Nyla’s.  We will be honoring those who have September birthdays.

Trusting God who has His reasons and His answers to our questions!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few.

Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”

~Matthew 9:37-38~

 

Mrs. Ruby Ziggler is back in the hospital.  It seems like she has been “on a roller coaster ride”.  Keep praying for the family.

Mr. John Blackwell fell.  Pray for him as he adjusts to living in his trailer in the country.

A childhood friend who lives in Texas reports that two weeks after back surgery, her husband, Mark,  fell and broke some ribs.  Pray for him as he endures the pain and continues the back recovery.

Rev. Tommy Hicks will have hip replacement surgery today at Our Lady of the Lake.  He has been troubled with this for some time, but tried to keep going.  Pray the surgery goes well and the recovery is complete and in a timely manner.

Continue to pray for David Bales and his family and friends.  David will have surgery tomorrow at North Oaks to remove the melanoma and to check some lymph nodes.  The family will be very appreciative of your prayers.

Ethan Boone asks that you pray for him and his family.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Time for a Change” –  http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Take My Life and Let it Be” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/m/tmlalib.htm

Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer – Day 5 – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-5-mission-builders/

Third Thursday Meeting tonight at 6:30 at our cabin.  We’re expecting great things!

“Lucy” Bible Study – Tomorrow at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC,K.  Men and women at both welcome.  This study doesn’t penalize you for not starting with week one or for missing a week.  Each lesson “stands on its own”.

This is the day the Lord wants you to begin/revive/continue spending some time with Him.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“We give thanks to You, God;

we give thanks to You, for Your name is near.

People tell about Your wonderful works.”

~Psalm 75:1~

From Charlene Blades

Roseanne had surgery for a hernia yesterday. As you all know she was still recovering from giving birth to her daughter “Jaycee Dell” who arrives 6 weeks early. This little family has been thru alot in the past month.
Her surgery went well. She is in a lot of pain. But she is at home with her family. Maw Maw Margaret is there caring for her and the baby.
PLEASE keep them in your prayers!

Spencer Clair Webb is Margaret Oliver’s great granddaughter.

Prayer request for Spencer Clair Webb, 8 month old daughter of Kaitlyn And Jared Webb, Mr. Eddie Joe and Mrs. Sandra Blanchard’s granddaughter. She has a tumor behind her eye. The doctors want her to go for an MRI tomorrow and St. Jude for Thursday. Please join us in praying for Spencer Clair, the family and doctors.

Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette Louisiana Missions – Day 4

http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-4-multihousing-movement/

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “God has Other Plans” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Work, for the Night is Coming” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/o/workfort.htm

Looking forward to this day the Lord has sent us.

Anna Lee