Category: Devotional

Tuesday

Remember this:

Whoever turns a sinner

from the error of their way

will save them from death

and cover over a multitude of sins.  

~James 5:20~

 

Mrs. Juanita Lambert passed away yesterday morning.  I enjoyed the year she fill in for the counselor while I was teaching.  Her obituary is not available yet.

Elsie Jo Schneider

Born: May 25, 1955
Died: March 26, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3640890&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – James 3:13-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – Chicago – hhttp://www.namb.net/chicago/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Live today knowing that “power” and sharing it with someone else

Anna Lee

Monday

Repent, then, and turn to God,

so that your sins may be wiped out,

that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.

~Acts 3:19~

 

Karis Ann Roberts, daughter of Daniel and Kim Roberts and granddaughter of Bubba and Kay, was born March 24th.  The weighed 7 lbs. 5 1/2 oz.  Her big brothers are Abram (4) and Elihah (2).

Pray for Betty Taylor’s sister, Glenda, as she has a total hip replacement today in Brookhaven.

Pray for Andy and Betty Taylor’s grandson, Ryan, as he has his tonsils removed tomorrow.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 21:21-22

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Mission – Calgary – http://www.namb.net/Calgary/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • 10 A.M.
  • John 4 (part 1)

 

Sunrise services had to be moved inside, but the message as the same.  I hope you attended a service yesterday.

Anna Lee

Easter

“And this is the testimony:

God has given us eternal life,

and this life is in his Son.

Whoever has the Son has life;

whoever does not have the Son of God

does not have life.”

~1 John 5:11-12 NIV~

 

Jesus is the reason for this wonderful holiday!

 

Scripture Writing – I Thessalonians 5:23-28

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

“I serve a risen Savior”!

Anna Lee

Saturday

I’m sorry I’m late.  I had to start over.

 For if you forgive other people

when they sin against you,

your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

But if you do not forgive others their sins,

your Father will not forgive your sins.

Matthew 6:14-15

 

 

 

Scripture Writing 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Easter is not about colored eggs, chocolate candy, colorful baskets, family gatherings, hunting eggs, new clothes, etc.  There is nothing wrong with any of those things, but Easter is much more!  It’s about Jesus.  Make plans to put God and what happened on the cross as a major focus of the weekend.

Anna Lee

Good Friday

Even now,” declares the LORD,

“return to me with all your heart,

with fasting and weeping and mourning.”

Rend your heart and not your garments.

Return to the LORD your God,

for he is gracious and compassionate,

slow to anger and abounding in love,

and he relents from sending calamity.          

~Joel 2:12-13~

 

Mr. John Phillips is home and restless to be out and about at his place.  Pray for continued improvement.

The CAT scan David had yesterday showed no mass.  Let us tell you what all the doctor said.  To sum it up, “Miracle”!

David’s brother, Jimmy, continues to need your prayers.

 

Scripture Writing – I Thessalonians 5:12-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net   (I’m thrilled to lear that Dr. David Crosby of FBC, NO will lead the Southern Baptist Convention as the new president.  He fully deserves this honor and responsibility.)

North American Missions – Atlanta – http://www.namb.net/atlanta/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Church Sign at Macadonia Baptist Church, Holden

                                    Silly Rabbit,

                         Easter is about Jesus!

Easter Activities – I know most churches have had/are having special activities associated with the resurrection.  Be sure to participate in some of your choosing.

 

Jesus is the wonderful reason for the most meaningful holiday season!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Come, let us return to the LORD.

He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us;

he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.

After two days he will revive us;

on the third day he will restore us,

that we may live in his presence.

~Hosea 6:1-2~

 

Please continue to pray for Mansell Stinson.  He has had complications following surgery and is still hospitalized.

Fantastic news!  Johnny Belgard learned yesterday that he is well well enough to plan to go home Monday.  Johnny and Susan will be thrilled to be home after four and a half months of hospital time.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 5:13-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America/Disaster Relief 

http://www.namb.net/nambblog1.aspx?id=12884962659&blogid=8589939695

Samaritan’s Purse/Louisiana Flooding Response

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/latx-flooding/?utm_source=Ggl&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=m_YGLT-B16V_GGLSP-TX-LAFloods

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Due to the holiday, there will be no Friday morning Bible study this week.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

One thing I ask from the LORD,

this only do I seek:

that I may dwell in the house of the LORD

all the days of my life,

to gaze on the beauty of the LORD

and to seek him in his temple.

~Psalm 27:4~

 

 

Pray for Koltyn Gafford who is hospitalized for some new testing.  Pray for his family.  They already have a heavy burden.

Kitty Bennett Lapeyrolerie, daughter of Harold and Elaine Bennett, is hospitalized in Baton Rouge for what seems to be complications of fluid buildup and pneumonia.   As you pray for her, pray for her husband, sons, and their families.

A number of Americans were in Brussells when explosions rocked the city yesterday.  Some of them are telling amazing stories.  Rhonda and Allan McGehee were sitting on a plan waiting to get off.  They are safe with their daughter and her family now.  Thank God for protecting many people.  Pray for those who were injured and the families of all who were injured.  The people who were there had life-changing experiences!

 

Russell “Smiley” Rand, Jr.

Born: August 26, 1995
Died: March 20, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3636557&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – 1 John 4:18-21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Offering

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Let’s “Tell the Story” today.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday Addition

I’m back for part two….

 

 

Mrs. Estelle Raborn and Mr. John Phillips are both doing better now.  There are both still hospitalized at North Oaks, but the day of going home are getting closer.

Mrs. Judi Grimes Correnti is at her daughter’s home in Independence.  Please pray for this family as they are facing some difficult days.

 

Pray for the victims to the recent floods in our area.  There are lots of ways you can help.  I trust each of you/your churches are showing God’s love through this wonderful opportunity we have right here.

Pray for the world situation today.  We need to keep our political leaders on our prayer lists on days like today in Brussels and on all the other days too!  As we pray for them, let’s also pray for our religious leaders. There are so many lost who still need the Savior!

 

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

 

Have a great evening.  I’ll ‘see” you again it the morning, if it is the Lord’s will.

Anna Lee

Monday

So then, brothers and sisters,

stand firm and hold fast to the teachings

we passed on to you,

whether by word of mouth or by letter.

~2 Thessalonians 2:15~

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. Burnell Simpson.

Gwenette Kent Dixon’s little great grand-baby is now almost 7 weeks old.  Her heart is not seeming to improve even after surgery.  Pray for Baby Emma‘s improvement.

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 43:1-7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm

and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you,

whether by word of mouth or by letter

 

Mr. John Phillips will be at North Oaks for a few more days.  Keep praying for him.

 

Jason attended the funeral for his friend Bobby Black yesterday.  David and I would love to tell you a little about Bobby and his awesome life.  His service yesterday reflected the awesome witness Bobby was and was held in a packed mega-church.  Bobby accomplished much in his 43 years and impacted so many lives!

David and I attended the wake for Mrs. Willene Howell yesterday.  Her life was simple and focused on God and family.  She impacted her family and friends with her love and the sweet love she had for her Jesus.  She join her husband in Heaven just a few short days after his arrival there.

 

Tonight at 7 P.M. on Fox News, a program, “Passion”, will be broadcast live from New Orleans.  The ads show a modern day interpretation of some of the life of Jesus.  It could possibly be instrumental in the lives of many people.  I’m going to give it some of my time.  You may want to check it our too.

 

Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and pastor’s home have made more progress in recovery from the 2016 flood.  Give them some support with time, money, meals, etc.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 61:1-5

Waylon Bailey’s Blog – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer’s Blog – thomrainer.com

Annie Armstrong North American Missions

GenSend – An All-Consuming Story

http://www.namb.net/nambblog1.aspx?id=12884962346&blogid=8589939695&__hstc=175191805.55c269b96fe7602f539793aa89602f52.1456845514122.14583784130

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Today – Planning meeting for Ladies’ Night – 3:30 in my classroom
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe at 11:00
  • Friday – No Bible study because of the holiday

 

Thank-you for praying “Thy Will be Done” today.

Anna Lee