Category: Devotional

Thursday

“I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you,

always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer,

because of your partnership in the gospel

from the first day until now.”

~Philippians 1:3-5, HCSB~

 

Medical Mission Trips

  • Pray for Randi Shaidaee from East Fork and others from Hattisburg as they travel to Central America to work next week in a village in the mountains.  Randi will be working with a vet to help with work animals.
  • Pray for Karibeth Sitman from FBC, Greensburg and others as they serve as a medical team in Africa.

This is the second mission trip for both of these young ladies.  May physical and spiritual lives be changed because of their efforts.

Please pray for the Harrells.

Mr. Phillip’s doctor is considering a possible stent for him.  Mrs. Annie Belle is home from the hospital.  She continues to have a number of ongoing concerns.

Karen Miller’s mother, Nyra Rigby

Mrs. Rigby had her fourth chemo yesterday.  So far, she is tolerating her treatments well.  Pray for Karen as she continues to travel back and forth to Alabama frequently.

Kathy Jo Thompson

Kathy Jo, from west of Amite, had a number to brain tumors removed yesterday during a long surgery.  Pray for her in the next few days.  Pray for her mother who traveled with her for surgery.

Mike Hurst and family

Please continue to pray for Mike and for his family.

Beverly “Doodle” Watson

“Doodle” continues to do well with her treatment.  Thank God for doctors with knowledge and medicine that is much improved over what was available in the past.

Steve and Ginger Hatchel

Pray for Mr. Steve as he has daily treatments while struggling with weight loss and not resting well.  Pray for “Miss” Ginger as she lovingly tries to meet his daily needs.  Thank God for Ana, their daughter-in-law who lives close by and who is a nurse.  Pray for Boyd and his family as they begin a three day drive to be with his family.

Sandra Eudy Mays, my brother-in-law’s sister 

Please pray for Sandra, who is scheduled to have heart surgery this afternoon, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham. The doctors plan to replace her defibrillator, a wire to her heart, and add an additional wire.

FBC, K Youth

The youth are at Centrifuge.  Pray for the love of Christ to grow in each heart.  May their experiences this week impact their lives forever.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Shrek” –  http://odb.org/2014/06/19/meet-shrek/
  • “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.”                                                                                            ~Matt. 9:36~
  • “I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also.”                                                                                                     ~John 10:16~

 

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Third Thursday 

We meet at the cabin at 6:30 tonight.  Join us if you can.

Thanks for faithfully praying each day.  Today, like other days, there are those who are not listed for one reason or another.  Please include them in your prayers.

Anna Lee

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Wednesday

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;

I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

~John 10:10, NASB~

The Hatchels

The family has safely arrived in Richmond, Virginia.

Blackwell Updates

Ray is doing well.  He will have a Pet scan Friday morning to determine the next step.

Mr. John Alan’s hip surgery will be Monday.

Norman Stuart

He is dealing with a lung infection now.  Prayers are appreciated for him and his family.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Young at Heart (yesterday)

The Hatfields were very good.  Their sincerity and love for God was very clear.  I hope to get to meet and hear them soon.

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/ “Your smile could be a message of cheer from God to a needy soul.” Anna Lee

Tuesday


Be strong and of a good courage,

fear not, nor be afraid of them:

for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee;

he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

~Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)~

(I don’t know why I was drawn to this verse today,

but it surely was “just the one” some of us needed to focus on today.)

Macy Gueldner – As you pray for those at the hospital, pray also for those back in our area who cannot be there for Macy, her sister, and her mother.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/539f1cd4ab28b9dd6be3d5d8

Hatchels – Flying!  Flying!  Flying!

Third Thursday Meeting

We will  be gathering at the cabin at 6:30 Thursday for our monthly time of fellowship, feasting, fantastic music, and faith.  Feel free to join us.

Friday Morning Bible Study

Friday at 10:00, we will resume our Bible study.  Our study of the revelation of Jesus has been very meaningful.  This will the the last of this series.  Next Friday, we will begin seven weeks of the “Seven Deadly Sins”.  Following that, we will begin a study of women of the Bible with Ruth.  Feel free to join us.

“Christians Flee as Violence Spreads to Northern Iraqi Cities”

http://www.bpnews.net/42786/christians-flee-as-violence-spreads-to-northern-iraqi-cities

Baptist Press

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“The Light of the Lamb” – http://odb.org/2014/06/17/the-light-of-the-lamb/

The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it,

for the glory of God illuminated it.

The Lamb is its light.

~Revelation 21:23~

“The Light of the World is Jesus”  –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/w/lworldij.htm

(Be sure to read what led Dr. Earl Taylor to write this song.)

Spread some of that “Light” today.

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

Redo “Jack” H. Hughes, Jr.

Born: April 16, 1922
Died: June 15, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2571336&fh_id=10545

Hatchels

Please pray for the Hatchels as they travel stateside tomorrow.  Their flights will begin while we are still asleep, so please pray tonight for safe flights with good connections.

Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church

  • Monthly meeting tomorrow for area senior adults
  • 10:30 A.M. – Entertainment by the gifted Hatfields
  • Followed by pot luck lunch
  • Everyone is invited.

Devotional, Scripture,  and a Song

to visit orphans and widows in their trouble.
~ James 1:27 ~

Thanks for being patient with two posts, rather than one, today.

Anna Lee

Fathers' Day

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Happy Fathers’ Day to all who are fathers or father figures!  Sow the right seeds in the lives of those under your influence.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“And we exhort you, brothers:

warn those who are irresponsible,

comfort the discouraged,

help the weak,

be patient with everyone.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:14, HCSB~

 

Susan Rimes

Pray for Susan as she recovers from yesterday’s procedure.  Also, pray her body will stop “growing” those stones that give her so much trouble.

Ray Blackwell

Ray is doing well in the recovery mode.  Pray for him and his family as they move through this time and on to the next step.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/539b7a4caf3d79672abc52b8

Macy’s health affects so many family members.  Pray for the entire family as you pray for Macy today.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Rock Solid”

http://odb.org/2014/06/14/rock-solid-2/

But “the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and His ears are open to their cry.”
~Ps. 34:15~
He “is near to those who have a broken heart” 
~Psalm 34v.18~
He is the Rock whose presence we can always depend on,
~Deut. 32:4~

“We Will Understand it Better By and By”

http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh525.sht

You have a choice of hearing this song on three different instruments.  You may want to hear it three times, once on each instrument.  By then, you surely should get the message of the words!

Help someone else who needs the message of this devotional, Scriptures. and song.

Anna Lee

Friday

“….the gospel is God’s power for salvation

to everyone who believes….”  

~Romans 1:16~

 

Two childhood friends

  • Sue Ellen learned she does not have a new health issue, just a lot of scar tissue.
  • Georgia has two masses on her kidneys and will be seeing the doctor again the first of the week.

Obituary – http://www.charletfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/1887515/Black-Barrett/obituary.php

VBS

I have the dates for another VBS.  Tangipahoa Baptist Church will be having VBS July 20-26.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Dr. David Crosby –  http://www.newhopedigital.com/2014/05/david-crosby/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

[God] has begotten us . . .

to an inheritance incorruptible

and undefiled

and that does not fade away,

              reserved in heaven for you. 

~1 Peter 1:3-4~

 

If you have not purchased your jars of jelly or jam for God’s Storehouse, this might be a good day to do so.  Drop them in the area by the stairway for the FBC, Kentwood stairway.  A label will be applied before delivery.  It will provide a wonderful message, John 4:16.

Let your “little light” shine for Jesus today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Trust in him at all times, you people;

pour out your hearts before Him.

God is our refuge.”

~Psalm 62:8, HCSB~

 

Our friend, Sherry Day, had her brain procedure yesterday.  They only had to “zap” it for ten minutes because it was found while still so small.  I know she feels like me, blessed!

Paula A. Splane had knee surgery yesterday.  Pray for her as she begins physical therapy today.

Ray Blackwell’s surgery went well.  Pray for him as he recovers and looks ahead to the next step.

John Alan Blackwell will have surgery Monday.  Pray for his family as they care for multiple family members.

Macy Gueldner 

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/5399023ecb16b44e0457b7ce

Two of my former schoolmates are dealing with serious health issues.  Please pray for Sue Ellen Russell Pearson and Georgia Tarver Canale.

VBS at FBC, Amite will be from 5:30 – 8:00 each evening.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Why shouldn’t I be surprised when the devotion for the day suits my need perfectly? Without knowing your situations, I know it fits others of you today.

May you meet the one who provides that peace if you do not already know Him!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“If you insist on saving your life, you will lose it.

Only those who throw away their lives

for my sake  and for the sake of the Good News 

will ever know what it means to really live.” 

~Mark 8:35 LB~

 

“Even the Son of Man came not to be served

but to serve others

and to give his life as a ransom for many.” 

~Matthew 20:28 NLT~

 

“Your faith makes you offer your lives

as a sacrifice in serving God.

If I have to offer my own blood with your sacrifice,

I will be happy and full of joy with all of you.

You also should be happy and full of joy with me” 

~Philippians 2:17-18 NCV~

 

Two more Vacation Bible Schools

  • FBC, Amite – June 22-25 @ night (I forgot the time.)
  • Kedron Baptist Church – Monday – Friday @6:00

Baptist Press

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

                                                                              ~I Chronicles 29:17~

Be thankful for yesterday’s rain and thankful not to have rain all day today.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Hold firmly to the Word of Life.” 

~Philippians 2:16a NLT~

Ray Blackwell

Ray has a brain tumor and will have surgery tomorrow.  Please be in prayer for him and for his family.

Irene Morris

“Miss” Irene is in North Oaks.  Please add her and her family to your prayers.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/539667658b5cd30a77f9218c

Steve Hatchel

Boyd’s dad is having daily treatments for his brain tumor.  Boyd and family look forward to being there soon.

Hatchels

This is the last week of school.  One week from today, the family will travel to the States for a one year position before returning to where they have been serving.

VBS in Roseland

I forgot to mention Roseland is having VBS this week. Tonight is weird fish night.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Baptist Press 

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Have a blessed day by being a blessing to someone else.

Anna Lee