Category: Devotional

Saturday

I will walk about in freedom,

for I have sought out your precepts.

 

Scripture Writing – John 14: 28-31
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
  • “Waiting on God” – http://odb.org/2016/07/03/waiting-on-god/
  • [The Lord] is patient with you,                                                                                                           not wanting anyone to perish,                                                                                                          but everyone to come to repentance.                                                                                                                                                     ~2 Peter 3:9~
  • “Bring Them In” 

Operation Christmas Child – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-denis-and-a-cowboy

I was given some cash to shop for someone.  Thanks to a thrifty shopper we were able to buy bars of soap, enough to complete shopping for all the soap needed this year.  Thanks to the donor.  Thanks to the shopper.  If you would like a lady to shop for you, feel free to give cash.  Many more items are needed and you can be a part by contributing once or monthly.  You will help to make special memories for a child like Denis.

Children in Action and Mission Friends had the first meeting Wednesday.  We had some precious children who were anxious to sing, do, learn, pray, listen, etc.  We will meet again Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. in the L-wing.  Bring your children so they can be a part.

 

Have a great day tomorrow remembering and thanking God for the freedoms we have in America.

Anna Lee

Thursday

So if the Son sets you free,

you will be free indeed.

~John 8:36~

 

The family of Justin Lambert is happy to share that he is slowly showing signs of improvement.  Keep praying.

Sharon Martin would be appreciative of prayers for her family as they help care for her dad, Earlo LaBauve, who is now home west of Fluker.

Rev. Brian and Tamera Richards announce the birth of Sophia Grace Richards who was born last night at 7:26 weighing 6 lb.2.8 Oz and measuring 19 in. long.  Pray for the growing family.

 

Jesenda Dunnington

Born: May 20, 1992
Died: June 27, 2016

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Guynell A. Hess

Born: January 28, 1943
Died: June 29, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3775158

 

Scripture Writing – John 8:1-11

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

We had our first meeting with Children in Action and Mission Friends last night.  I think everyone had a good time and is looking forward to next week.  We meet again at 6 P.M. Wednesday in the L-wing.  I’m thankful for the adult volunteers and for the children who attended.  The children will be giving their offering in the next few months to make purchases for Operation Christian Child.

School supplies are being marked down for the coming year.  Check out the wreaths at church to select cards for school supplies we will need to pack our Shoeboxes.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“He said to them,

‘Follow me, and

I will make you fishers of men.’”

~Matthew 4:19 NKJV~

Mrs. Velma Anthony’s sister, Mrs. Cis Cox of Greensburg, continues to be at Ochsner and would appreciate your prayer support.

Patsy, the sister of Mrs. Theople Hurst and Mrs. Bobbie Magee, is doing well following her last procedure.  Please pray for these three ladies.

David had another laser surgery yesterday afternoon.  Pray that puts us one step closer to getting the lens put back in his eye.

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminder – Mission Groups for Children

  • 6-7 P.M. tonight
  • L- wing
  • Send them to come learn from us

 

I’m thankful for the rain that fell yesterday and even more thankful for God’s protection as I drove home from the doctor’s office yesterday.  It certainly was some of the heaviest rain I’ve ever had to drive through.  God provided for our safety!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

I keep my eyes always on the LORD.

With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken

~Psalm 16:8~

 

Scripture Writing – Acts 2: 37-39

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminders

  • Birthday Party – Today
  • Mission Classes – Tomorrow
  • Bible Study – Friday

 

Even when our schedules get full and our bodies grow weary, God is still our strength and our faith can remain strong.

Anna Lee

Monday

But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you,

then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve,

whether the gods your ancestors

served beyond the Euphrates,

or the gods of the Amorites,

in whose land you are living.

But as for me and my household,

we will serve the LORD.”

~Joshua 24:15~

 

The latest reports about Justin Lambert show more good reports.  Keep praying.

Another death in Roseland this week – Charlie Boy Hudspeth died in a tractor accident. Please pray for his family.  Arrangements are incomplete at this point.

Two more Vacation Bible Schools coming soon:

  • Grangeville Baptist Church, July 11-15 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.
  • East Fork Baptist Church – July 11-15 morning and afternoon

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Psalm 32: 1-5

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tomorrow at 11:00 at The Cafe

Mission Organizations – Wednesday nights at 6:00; Brings them to us!

  • Children in Action – for boys and girls who will be in grades 1-5
  • Mission Friends – Ages 3-5

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Happy Monday!  Be sure to do your part to make it a great day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

“‘Do not seek revenge

or bear a grudge against anyone among your people,

but love your neighbor as yourself.

I am the LORD.

~ Leviticus 19:18 (NIV)~

 

Monthly benefit breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church at 8 A.M. this morning.  Come help with a need in our community.

Gently used children’s books are being accepted in my Sunday School classroom.

Operation Christmas Child items are also being accepted in my classroom.  During July we will collect school supplies.  I think the back-to-school sales are beginning.  Let’s not wait until these things go back to full price to make our purchases.

Tuesday, we will honor some “young” ladies with June birthdays.  We gather at the Cafe at 11:00.

Children’s Missions Programs

  • Planning session tonight in the L-wing at 5:30
  • Classes for preschools and children going into 1st-5th grades Wednesday at 5:00.

Friday morning Bible study begins at John:14 this week.

Ladies’ Night – If you missed the guest soloist Tuesday, I can only say you missed a tremendous blessing!

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 7:44-50

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!  Don’t try to take it from Him.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

…. those who hope in the LORD

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.

~Isaiah 40:31~

Justin Lambert has greatly improved.  Pray he continues to do well.  Pray for the family as they stay close to his hospital day after day.

Mrs. Mary Varnado went to the doctor yesterday and received a good report.  Please continue to pray for her.

David Bryant has continued to make improvements.  He’s in Lafayette.  He would appreciate calls if you have his phone number.

Bonnie Blue Brabham is doing well.  She’s at home recovering from her traffic accident.

Captain James L. “Jimmy” Pittman

Born: January 06, 1952
Died: June 23, 2016

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Scripture Writing – Romans 3: 25-26

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Tomorrow morning at 8:00. Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast to benefit a family with a need in our community.  I invite you to join them for a delicious breakfast.

 

Have a wonderful weekend.  

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

Husbands, love your wives,

just as Christ loved the church

and gave himself up for her.

~Ephesians 5:25~

(Yesterday, while in Amite for a wake, I noticed the sign at Master Chef that always has wonderful thoughts.  The sign said, “Husbands, love your spouse”.  Later, I saw the other sign which also had a good message.  I took the opportunity to speak to the owner, Tony LaMarca, and ask him who chose the sayings and congratulate him for putting such messages out for all to see.  Tony said while getting ready for church Sunday he heard a TV pastor, Charles Stanley, talk about that.  I expressed my appreciation.  When this scripture came up on my computer this morning, I considered it to be a reminder of what happened yesterday and take the opportunity to ask you to encourage Tony and others who boldly express their faith in a public way.)

 

Bonnie Blue Baham,  granddaughter for Rufus and  Margie Williams, was involved in a head-on traffic accident in Hammond last night according to Bonnie’s mother, Scarlet.  Bonnie was carefully checked out and sent home.  Her mother is with her at home.  Thankfully, Bonnie has no broken bones.  Pray for Bonnie and her family.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell will be spending some time in Hood Memorial so he can get PT. Please pray for him as he continues to recover from his accident.

Mrs. Grace Chadwick is at the nursing home in Greensburg.  Please pray for her.

Mrs. Mary Varnado, Gretchen Simpson’s mother, had a pacemaker now and will be recovering from the surgery in the coming weeks.  Pray for her as she limits her activity.

Sherman Cutrer continues to improve following his last surgery and will probably get to return home next week.  Keep pray for him and his caregivers.

I found this report of the accident on highway 38 yesterday.  I’m sure you can identify prayer needs from both of these accidents.

http://www.actionnews17.com/headlines/two-die-in-separate-crashes-thursday-in-tangipahoa-parish-1615534

Scripture Writing – Romans 3:21-24

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

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Reminders

  • Today – Bible Study at 10 A.M.
  • Sunday – Planning meeting for mission organizations at 5:30
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at 11:00
  • Wednesday – Mission Friends (Preschoolers) and Children in Action (Children going into grades 1-5)

 

May you feel God’s presence in your life today!

Anna Lee

Thursday Addition

As I opened my email this morning, I prayed for the right verse for me to pop up.  It did! Thank you, Lord Jesus!  I needed that reminder.

Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid;

do not be discouraged,

for the LORD your God will be with you

wherever you go.”

~Joshua 1:9~

 

Pray for Mr. Johnny and Mrs. Juanita Pritchett today and in the coming days.

Members of Justin Lambert‘s family continue to request prayers on his behalf.

Richard Dees of Amite, long time voice of WABL radio station, has been hospitalized for several days and undergoing tests.  Please pray for Richard.

Mrs. Betty Bethel, formerly of Roseland and Kentwood, passed away last night.  Services for her will be Saturday morning.  Burial will be at Arcola with her family members, I  fell confident to tell you.

Tony Arnone

Born: January 29, 1930
Died: June 14, 2016

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Scripture Writing – James 5:15-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Mission organizations for children will begin next Wednesday night at FBC, Kentwood. There will be a meeting for volunteer workers Sunday evening at 5:30 in the L-wing with classes 6-7 P.M. Wednesday nights.  We will have classes for children from pre-school to fifth grade in the coming school year.  (Grades 6-12 are meeting in the lighthouse for youth activities.)  I’m so excited for this to finally be on the schedule!  If you have any questions, please contact me by phone, Facebook, or email.

Tonight – Patriotic Ladies’ Night at 6:15 in the fellowship hall.  We will be so blessed by someone special who will be there.

Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Mission Project – Operation Christmas Child

  • We will be working on this until the end of October, but need to work steadily to fill many, many boxes for little children.  If we wait too late, some of those boxes will not be filled and children will miss out.
  • As always, if you can not shop for OCC, feel free to ask us to shop for you.
  • I encourage each class and group to work in the collecting and packing process.  You’ll be so blessed.

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Tomorrow at 10
  • John 7

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

May we continue to serve Him with gladness in our hearts!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

 Be on your guard;

stand firm in the faith;

be courageous;

be strong.

~I Corinthians 16:13~

 

Pray for Landon and Alisha Estay and their families.  Their unborn son passed away and joined his sister in heaven.

Please continue to pray for Wanda Smith’s dad.  There were complications during and following surgery.  Wanda said the family would appreciate your continued prayers.

Sherman Cutrer had some much needed surgery yesterday that has made a tremendous difference for him.  He is off the vent, talking, and expected to sit up and possibly walk some today.  Please continue to pray.

Chris Primes, the speaker for tomorrow’s Ladies’ Night, regretfully called to report he fell at home and broke some ribs.  He’s in much pain and has been told to expect that for four weeks before he will have relief.  Chris asked to be invited again when he is healthier.

Mrs. Sis Cox of Greensburg had surgery at Ochsner yesterday.  She came through the surgery well.  Pray for her as she recovers from surgery.

Justin Lambert had a problem yesterday that was a big concern.  Hopefully, that situation is cleared up.  Prayers are needed for Justin and for his family.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell continues to undergo tests at North Oaks.  He and his family will be appreciative of your prayers as the medical staff checks him out well.

John E. Binder

Born: October 15, 1963
Died: June 20, 2016

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Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Colossians 1:9-14

Scripture, Devotional, and a Song

 

There will be a waterslide at the church tonight From 5-7  for the children.

Children in Action (Grades 1-5) and Mission Friends (Preschool ages) will begin Wednesday of next week.  They will meet from 6-7 each Wednesday in the L-wing.  Come and be a part of something new!

Ladies’ Night will be Thursday beginning at 6:15.  This is for all ladies and girls.  Bring a friend to share the night with you.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M; John 7

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00

Operation Christmas Child (Shoeboxes) – Be a part of this awesome project!  Help us help 325 boys and girls have a special holiday season and hopefully meet Jesus because of the literature Samaritan’s Purse will add to the items we pack.  Check out the needs listed on on of the Christmas wreaths at the church.

 

Take time periodically today to pray for these needs and activities.

Anna Lee