Category: Family

Thursday/Friday

I am back this morning and so thankful that problem seems to be better.  David is still asleep, but was better and resting  some yesterday.

 

May your father and mother rejoice;

may she who gave you birth be joyful!

  ~Proverbs 23:25~

 

Melissa Johnson has a “shoe” on her broken foot.  She will wear it four weeks gradually putting more weight on the foot each day.  No surgery!

Donnie Eudy, my brother-in-law, had surgery to remove a place on his eyelid and then reconstructive surgery.  All went well.  Thanks for praying for him.

Beverly Rohbacher and Daniel were involved in a collision Wednesday at Tangipahoa.  Beverly had some injuries, but will be okay.

David’s  next eye surgery has been changed from the 1st to the 14th.  That may work our better for him giving him more time to improve from the first surgery.  He says he “does everything the hard way” when it comes to medical issues.

 

Charlene Dykes Waller

Born: September 12, 1952
Died: May 25, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3732554

Mary Jane Fabre

Born: July 07, 1940
Died: May 24, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3731177

Ethel Soles McGee

Born: May 01, 1944
Died: May 24, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3732419

Elmon Jewel Blades

Born: October 29, 1923
Died: May 25, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3733091

 

Scripture Writing 

  • Thursday – Isaiah 40: 7-11
  • Friday – Isaiah 40:12-17

Devotionals

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Friday Morning Bible Study WILL MEET today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Some of these people

have missed the most important thing in life —

they don’t know God.”

~1 Timothy 6:21 TLB~

 

Please pray for my brother-in-law, Donnie Eudy, as he has another place removed from his eyelid and has a consultation for reconstructive surgery today at Ochsner, New Orleans.

Pray for Melissa Johnson as she sees a doctor today about possibly setting her foot.

Pray for Susan Rimes as she sees her doctor Friday.  She’s praying for relief from all the pain she has experienced.

Terry Robertson

Born: March 14, 1941
Died: May 23, 2016

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3730178

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40: 1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Pray for someone who needs to know Jesus.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“Everything else is worthless

when compared with the infinite value

of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

For his sake I have discarded everything else,

counting it all as garbage,

so that I could gain Christ.”

~Philippians 3:8 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

Please add Mrs. Doris Young to your prayer list.  She will be seeing a doctor today.

Carl Wayne Stevens, formerly of this area, has been sick lately, but is now back at home.

Darbi Tolar, daughter of Tom and Stacey, will have her tonsils removed this morning.  Please pray all go well through surgery and recovery.

Pray for David as he sees a doctor again this morning about his recovery from cataract surgery.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 19:7-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Women’s Ministry 

  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 Tuesday
  • Friday – Bible study of John 6 continues
  • Operation Christmas Child – Collection items for shoeboxes/Suggestions on wreaths hanging at the church

Make this day count!

Anna Lee

Friday

“I pray this: that your love will keep on growing  

in knowledge and every kind of discernment.”

~Philippians 1:9 HCSB~

 

J.D. Smith has had another procedure this week.  Pray for good, long-term results.

Wanda Smith has shingles.  Pray it will be a light and short-term situation for her.

Earlo Labauve, father of Sharon Martin, has fractured his hip and is in North Oaks.

Pray for David as he has another follow-up appointment on the eye that had the cataract removed.  He also has an appointment Monday.

 

Monroe M. Travis

Born: October 05, 1926
Died: May 18, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3726595&fh_id=10545

Third Thursday – It’s night to have guests for supper and such wonderful fellowship and music to bind us all together on a night with impending bad weather.  We had three new guests and at least eight churches represented.  We are so blessed.

Scripture Writing – John 15: 12-17

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – We will begin at John 6:16 this morning.  Feel free to join us.

Operation Christmas Child – You are welcome to visit the church today to get cards from the OCC wreaths.  Each card gives a specific need for the shoeboxes we will be packing and will probably cost $10 or less to make the purchases, depending on where you shop.  Additional cards will be added the first Sunday of June.

 

Devotional, Scripture and a Song

 

How does God what us to “do” what we read about in the Bible?  Be still and listen.  He will tell us.

Anna Lee

Thursday

But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit comes on you;

and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

 

Melissa Johnson has broken some bones in a foot.  Pray for her as she prepares to see a doctor in New Orleans next Wednesday.

David’s cataract surgery wasn’t easy, but it is over.  We’ll see a doctor this morning morning for a check-up.  Pray for no more complications.

Pray for Boyd Hatchel as he travels today.  I think his trip will be extremely busy (three purposes that I know of).

 

Blair Lea Ellis

Born: April 17, 1962
Died: May 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3726381

Rev. Richard Dean Hagen

Born: August 15, 1930
Died: May 13, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3724224&fh_id=10545
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Scripture Writing- John 15:6-11
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Third Thursday – We will meet at the cabin tonight at 6:30 and looking forward to what God has in store for us.

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 6 beginning at v. 16

 

God has big plans for us today.  Let’s be aware of His calling to each of us.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“If you want to know what God wants you to do,

ask him, and he will gladly tell you ….”

~James 1:5 TLB~

The Ichter – Greenwich family includes multiple generations of missionaries and MK’s.

Rev. Bill Ichter fell at church Sunday night and fractured his pelvis.  There are family complications including  a new baby arriving soon.  Pray for Alana as she helps care for her parents and helps with her grand-babies too.

Pray for David as he has cataract surgery number one today.

Michael Dale Tidwell

Born: February 02, 1955
Died: May 17, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3723645&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Scripture Writing – John 15: 1-5

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – tomorrow at 6:30 P.M.

Operation Christmas Child – Help pack the boxes with goodies by purchasing items suggested on the wreaths.

 

Thank you for your prayers each day.

Anna Lee

Monday

“I will live in the house of the Lord forever.”

~Psalm 23:6b NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

Chris Faller, a yound, distant cousin

Tomorrow I start a five day stretch of the most powerful MS med on the market, Lemtrada. The infusions alone last five hours but then I have to wait 4 hours forobservation before I can leave. I’m gonna have some loooong days this week. I’m really hoping I’ll finally be able to get out of this wheelchair and be able to walk outside with my daughter come fiday

Gabriel Estay injured a knee playing football Friday.  Pray for him as he sees a specialist.
Andy Taylor and Firma Kay Schneeweiss were both feeling better and able to be at church yesterday.  Thank God for their improvement.
Margaret Oliver is regaining use of her right hand.  Pray for her as she continues to improve through therapy.
Please remember these appointments:
3rd – Jeff Tolar‘s fourth back surgery
5th – National Day of Prayer and Susan Rimes‘ appointment
6th – Cindy Knight Edward‘s surgery and Andy Taylor‘s appointment
27th – Susan Rimes’ appointment
Scripture Writing – Colossians 3:15-17
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
I forgot to include these sites over the weekend.

Friday Morning’s Bible Study – completing John 5

Operation Christmas Child – Check a wreath at church for a small card with a need for out shoeboxes.  Bring items to me or take to my Sunday School class.  Let’s pack some wonderful boxes for children who might otherwise not have Christmas.  Always remember, appropriate Christian materials in the child’s language are included in each box.  Your box could be the very one to introduce a child to Jesus.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

It’s going to rain again today.  That’s okay because “The is the day the Lord has made”.  Let you light shine, rain or shine!
Anna Lee

Saturday

for everyone born of God overcomes the world.

This is the victory that has overcome the world,

even our faith.  

~I John 5:4~

 

Jennie made it safely home to her family.  We are still thanking God for our brief visit together.  It was almost a year since we last saw her.  That’s the shortest time ever!  Yes, we were greatly surprised and thrilled!  We are so appreciative of all the family and friends who were “in on the secret” and helped it to happen.  What a blessing!

Rene Deck Terrell’s uncle passed away.  She was close to him.

http://www.lusainmemorial.com/obits/jamesdeck.htm

Jimmy “Doobie” Koleszar

Born: August 19, 1957
Died: April 28, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3680454&fh_id=10545

Hunter McGregor – I cannot find an obituary for Hunter yet.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 150:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Today is the day to be sure you have everything lined up for tomorrow (Bible study, clothing, lunch plans, etc.) so tomorrow morning flows smoothly.

Anna Lee

Thursday

To the roots of the mountains I sank down;

the earth beneath barred me in forever.

But you, LORD my God,

brought my life up from the pit

~Jonah 2:6~

Last night, as I was preparing the devotional for tonight’s Ladies’ Night: Upsy-Daisy, I found this verse in my inbox.  It fits perfectly!  It was a God-wink!  I think we all need Scriptural reminders periodically.  God has them waiting for us!

Speaking of Ladies’ Night, it’s tonight at 6:15.  I hope each of you area ladies will be coming and bringing a guest or two.  Remind your friends from area churches.  Do it now.  If you put it off, it will be too late tomorrow.

Our musical guests will be back at popular request.  We’ll have Heather and Emily Miller sharing their talents on the violins.  You don’t want to miss these two young ladies. Not only are they talented, but they use their talents for the Lord.

 

Jennie has been here for two days.  What a surprise she gave us!  What a blessing it has been to visit, shop, and eat together!  She’ll begin her flights home about noon today.  I know her family has missed her.  They were so excited about surprising us.  We were shocked, but so pleased.  In about  twenty years of living far away, this was a first!

Please feel free to pray for her as she travels home and begins to adjust to the seven hour time difference.  Thank God for the opportunity she had to come to the states and learn some things that will impact her work with those who are learning new languages.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 6:28-34

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 North American Missions – meettheneed.org/explore/namb.php?orgtemp=3003http

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

  • “I have loved you,” says the Lord.                                                                                                                                                   ~ Malachi 1:2~

 

Women’s Ministry 

  • Tonight  – Ladies’ Night: Upsy-Daisy – 6:15 P.M.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – 10:00 A.M. – Continuation of John 5

 

Thank-you for your encouragement!

Anna Lee