Category: Family

Sunday

For the kingdom of God

is not a matter of eating and drinking,

but of righteousness,

peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,  

because anyone who serves Christ in this way

is pleasing to God and receives human approval.

 Let us therefore make every effort

to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Romans 14:17-19

 

 

David saw the retina specialist Friday and got a good report.  Both retinas are still attached.  The gas bubble has more breaking up to do before David can see much.  His eyedrops were discontinued and his restrictions reduced.  It’s looking better!  Please continue to pray for us.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 13:5-8

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

For I desire mercy,

not sacrifice,

and acknowledgment of God

rather than burnt offerings.

~Hosea 6:6~

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. Burnell Simpson and Jimmy Schwartz as well as their caregivers and family.

Prayers are still needed for those who have been, are, and will be in the path of Hurricane Matthew.  Also, pray for those who are already in place to help them recover.  We have great work done by Samaritan’s Purse and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.  They are big organizations that go wherever the need is and do it well.  I thank God for them.

Nerlie Eugene “Cadillac” Smith

July 17, 1933 – October 07, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3934662

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 13:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 13:1-4

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Mark Your Calendar

  • Tonight – McComb Gospel  Opry – 6 P.M.
  • Sunday – Annual Associational Meeting for all Churches – Montpelier – 6 P.M.
  • Monday – “Shoebox” Folding – 9 A.M. and 6 P.M.
  • Wednesday – Missions Class for Children – 6 P.M.
  • Friday – Bible Study – Starting with John 10:22 – 10 A.M.

 

Jason and his family left for the long ride home this morning.  They live in the hills of northwest Georgia and not in the coastal area.  Some of you have asked.  We appreciate your concern.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

Submit yourselves, then, to God.

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you .

~James 4:7~

 

Henry McKenzie had another does of hospitalization because of his heart rate and blood pressure.  Doctors seems to think Henry will be okay with medication.  Pray for Henry and Virginia.

Jeana Lee-Newton‘s surgery at Ochsner was long, but successful.  She was kept in ICU overnight.  Hopefully, today will be the first of many good days for her.  Please keep praying for her.

I haven’t mentioned Koltyn Gafford lately.  He continues to show improvements.  Pray for him, his family, his doctors, and his therapists.

David saw a doctor concerning his eyes yesterday.  He got a prescription for new glasses for one eye.  It will be a while before the other eye is ready for glasses.  Please continue to pray.

 

Last night, the cowboys and cowgirls enjoyed cowboy church during our missions class. We will be working to pack the pencil boxes with school supplies for our Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes” next week.  What a blessing it is to work with these children each week!

 

Scripture Writing – Colossians 3:18-21 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+3%3A18-21&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

What a joy it is to serve God!

Anna Lee

Saturday

For the wages of sin is death,

but the gift of God is eternal life

in Christ Jesus our Lord.  

~Romans 6:23~

 

“Miss” Bessie Hayden asked yesterday for prayer for Marvin Hayden’s daughter, Donna King, who is from Roseland.  I didn’t get home in time to do so yesterday.  Please pray for the Hayden and King families.

Sue Ellen Russell Pearson has been battling cancer.  The most recent scan did not show any cancer cells, but the doctor told her they could be hidings somewhere.  For now, she is celebrating a good report.  Join her in thanking God.

David saw the retina specialist yesterday.  He said David’s eyes are healing, but he is “not out of the woods yet”.  David will continue to keep his face parallel to the floor 24 hours a day for at least another week.  His medication is being reduced.  Pray for David as he tries to stay in a position that will help his eyes heal. Thank God for this doctor who left us yesterday with “Keep on praying!”.

 

CORA LEE MORGAN MCDANIEL

http://www.crainfh.com/obituaries/Cora-Lee-Mcdaniel/#!/Obituary

Trudy Mary Bernucho Case
December 13, 1952 – September 15, 2016

 

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3889735&fh_id=10545

Irene Nolan McCain Prest

March 14, 1923 – September 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3889665

Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer for Louisiana – Today is day 7, but please feel free to read any of the stories you choose.  Day 7 is about missions education which includes our Children in Action and Mission Friends.  Day 6 was about Cross Creek Cowboy Church in Zachary.  Wednesday at 6 P.M. our children in missions will dress as cowboys and cowgirls and worship similar to the cowboy church.  Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and neighbors.
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child – Thanks to

  • Those who have prayed for the shoeboxes packers and shoebox receivers.
  • Those who worked on organizing and counting materials for the boxes.
  • Another individual, this one from  outside our church, who wrote us a check for OCC.
  • Those who will help our church collect shoeboxes from others churches this year.
  • Those who will deliver the boxes to children around the world.

This is a big effort, but the enormous results are so worthwhile.  Join us in helping children receive a shoebox and be introduces to Jesus at the same time!

What will you do today to invest in the life of another person?  Pray? Visit?  Phone call?  Cook? Yard work? Etc.

Anna Lee

Thursday

Keep yourselves in God’s love

as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ

to bring you to eternal life.  

~Jude 1:21~

 

Sandy Wilcox learned yesterday that her weightloss problem of the last few months can be treated with medication and diet.  Pray for her as she learns more and gets healthy again.

Yesterday, Timmy Alford whom I knew when he was a young child in Roseland, was involved in an 18-wheeler accident.  I’m thanking God that after being trapped for hours in the cab and a hospital stay, he is doing well enough to go home.  Pray for him as he recovers from his injuries.

David got a good report yesterday.  The lens on his left cornea is in place and healed.  Tomorrow, he sees the retina specialist again.  Please pray the retina in each eye is stabilized and healing properly.

Norma “Normie” Marie McMichael

September 03, 1926 – September 11, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3887324&fh_id=10545

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Helping Each Other” – http://odb.org/2016/09/15/helping-each-other/
  • [God] comforts us . . . so that we can comfort those in any trouble.                                                                                                                                      ~2 Corinthians 1:4~
  • “God’s presence brings us comfort; our presence brings others comfort.”                                                                                                                                       ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Others”  – Lyrics –  http://lyrics.astraweb.com/display/170/hymns..unknown..others.html

Scripture Writing – Psalm 32:4-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Tonight at 6:30.  Ya’ll come!

Children on Mission (Celebrating cowboy churches)

Last night, the children learned about the Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana.  We were introduced to a cowboy church in the Zachary area.  Next week, we will continue our study by participating in our version of cowboy church.  Children will be encouraged to dress in “cowboy” style.  If you know a child from age 3-5th grade who would be interested in participating, please encourage them to join us at 6 P..M. Wednesday evening.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Christ makes us one body

and individuals who are connected to each other.

~Romans 12:5b GW~

 

“What Do You Cling to in the Storm?” – Written by Kevin Smith, former pastor of Pine Ridge and Tangipahoa United Methodist Churches – https://revkevreflections.wordpress.com/2016/09/13/what-do-you-cling-to-in-the-storm/

David has completed a few more days of being face down.  The days are long, but the nights are longer.  Pray for him as he sees the cornea specialist Wednesday and the retina specialist Friday.  Pray the retinas are in place and healed.

Georgia Barnette Day 3 of Week of Prayer for Louisiana missions – “Disaster Relief across Louisiana”  – https://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+53%3A9-12&version=NIV

Devotional, Scripture, Thought, and a Song

Reminders

  • Children’s Missions – Wednesday from 6-7 P.M.
  • Third Thursday – 6:30 at the Cabin
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – Meet at 9 this week in my classroom
  • La. Baptist Children’s Home – Bring food items to stairwell area by the office entrance.  Truck will pick up food early Monday.
  • Operation Christmas Child – Items are being turned in weekly.  If you need to know something you can purchase, please ask me.
  • Week of Prayer – Read your pamphlet and pray daily.

Thanks for reading and praying.  Your prayers make a difference in so many ways.

Anna Lee

Saturday

 Unless the LORD builds the house,

the builders labor in vain.

Unless the LORD watches over the city,

the guards stand watch in vain.

I think we very often leave out the most important person.

Sherman Curtrer completed his time at rehab and is now back at home.  Pray for Sherman and Jewel Kay.  Thank God for bringing them through another difficult time.

Sandy Wilcox Toney is a friend and former classmate who now lives in the Mt. Hermon area.  Over the last months, she has been losing weight.  Please pray doctors can identify her problem and her health can be restored.

David surprised the retina specialist with both retina repairs holding.  We’re thanking God for this good report.  I also received a good MRI report on my brain tumor this week.

 

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 11:28-30

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

Remembering 9/11!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Six days you shall labor,

but on the seventh day you shall rest;

even during the plowing season and harvest

you must rest.

~Exodus 34:21~

I like to “burn my candles at both ends”, but God has ways of slowing us down for rest.

 

David Bryant is improving.  He has lost some weight and is working of strengthening his legs for walking again.  Please pray for him to continue to progress.

My David is also improving.  He has fought hard to maintain the correct position for his head.   We look forward to seeing the retina specialist tomorrow.  I must say David has been a good patient.  He wants to be well and able to see!

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Scripture Writing – Matthew 22:34-40

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Disaster Relief is not needed in our area now like it was a few weeks ago, but in some areas the problem is greater.  Pray about those needs and “put your feet” to the problems.

 

Fall Food Round-Up Needs for this Week

  • Evaporated milk
  • Liquid detergent
  • Facial tissues
  • Paper towels

 

 

Thanks for “tuning-in” today.  There’s always something/someone to pray about.  Please don’t limit yourself to what you read here.

Anna Lee

Labor Day

Blessed are all who fear the LORD,

who walk in obedience to him.

You will eat the fruit of your labor;

blessings and prosperity will be yours.

~Psalm 128:1-2~

 

Buddy Morris is home and doing well.  Thank you for praying for him.

Mrs. Bernice Fedele is at North Oaks.  Her doctor is from Tulane.

Arrangement for Mr. Shelton McMillian will be made later this week.

 

This morning we will meet at New Zion for the associational WMU emphasis on the Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions.  We start at 10 and conclude with a potluck lunch.  You’ll still have plenty of time for family, so come on and join us.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 62:9-12

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

            What is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.          ~2 Corinthians 4:18~

 

I hope you make an opportunity to share with others today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Make allowance for each other’s faults,

and forgive anyone who offends you.

Remember, the Lord forgave you,

so you must forgive others.”

~Colossians 3:13 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

David‘s eye looks better, not good, just better, after some cleaning-up this morning.  He asked me to let you know he will be healing for months and needs your continued prayers.  Don’t stop praying for him yet!  We appreciate all the prayers for him over the past few months.

Continue to pray for all the victims of the flood. Also, thank God for the churches and members who are still out working in homes today.  Many people have been and continue to be so blessed by you.  In many cases, the cleanup and gutting had been done, but now it is time for sheetrock, wiring, etc.  Pray for all the people who are still out of their homes and have much to do to recover and try to begin a new routine for their lives.

 

Second Disaster Relief Volunteer Died in Louisiana this Week – http://baptistmessage.com/second-sbc-dr-volunteer-dies-year-serving-louisiana/

Robert Lee Rainey

August 28, 1924 – September 01, 2016

Scripture Writing – Psalm 62:1-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminders

  • Sunday School – new literature in the morning.
  • Monday – Associational WMU Meeting Monday
    • 10 A.M. at New Zion Baptist Church
    • Learn about Louisiana Mission Work
    • No leadership meeting at 9:00
    • Potluck meal follows meeting
    • Everyone is welcome.
  • Wednesday – Children’s Missions 
    • 6-7 P.M.
    • Location – L-wing
  • Fall Food Round-Up continues – Items can be place in the stairwell by the office entrance.
  • Operation Christmas Child (shoeboxes) Resources –

I’m thankful God spared us from a hurricane this week.  We are still very much in the recovery period from the floods.  Be sure to thank Him.

Anna Lee