Category: Hymn of the Day

Thursday

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks

be made for all men,

for kings and all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life

in all godliness and reverence.”

~1 Timothy 2:1-2, NKJV~

 

Mr. Bobby Simpson broke his food Monday while working at the family cemetery.   Yesterday, the doctor said it was a clean break of a small bone in the side of his foot.  Today, they will learn what will be done to help correct the break.  Please be in pray for Mr. Bobby.

Nancy  Carruth was admitted to a hospital in Baton Rouge last night.  She had a couple of kidney stones that she would like to be rid of.  It may be necessary to have some stents today.  Add her to your prayers today.

Pray for Betty Taylor as she sees her eye doctor again today.  Thank God she has a doctor who will help her maintain her vision.

Pray for Andy’s sister, Cindy Juban, as she continues her battle with a tumor.  She is slowly losing her vision.

I asked Cheryl Santangello for an address when we can send cards to her son, Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello.  The good news from the family is that Johnnie and Megan will be getting married this week.  You can send cards to him/them at Post Office Box 294, Independence, LA 70443.  Please continue to pray for the Johnnie and the family.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/543eaf20ca16b4230d8a81bf

and

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/543eaf4eaf3d79422080be21

(Be sure to click on the picture so it will enlarge for you.)

Mr. Earl Dees of Fluker passed away last night.  Please continue to pray for the family as they begin a new phase of like without him.  He will be missed by many people.

Third Thursday – It’s that great day!  Come to the cabin at 6:30 tonight for Christian fellowship.  It is my favorite day of the whole month!  If you need directions, call or message me through the “Contact” link on this page.  I’m looking forward to another great night.  It certainly is smelling good in here!

Baptist Press –   bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

  • “Mysterious Detours” –  http://odb.org/
  • Our fathers trusted in You;                                                                                   they trusted, and You delivered them.                                                                                                                   ~Psalm 22:4~
  • We don’t need to see the way when we stay close to the One who does.                                                                                                  ~Today’s Devotional on Our Daily Bread~

Thanks for “tuning in” today and doing the requested exercise, praying.  You are so important in God’s big plan for our life on earth.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

Cleanse your hands, you sinners;

and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

~James 4:8, NKJV~

 

Macy Gueldner’s family is celebrating an anniversary this week.  It’s been a year since she was diagnosed.  The lives of each family member have been greatly changed, but they certainly “stepped up” and did all within their power to support Macy in her big battle.  I thank God for the grandmother who reached out to us for prayer and for the faith and faithfulness of the family during this difficult year.  It’s been my honor to pray for Macy and the family this year.

Mr. Jay Hugh Young is in rehab in Hammond.  Let’s pray he will soon be well enough to return to the Sixth Ward.

Disaster Relief Work in the West Monroe area yesterday:

  • The La. Baptist Children’s Home had thirty trees down.
  • “There were 51 volunteers today (Tuesday) completed 20 jobs assessed many others, with three injuries
    One fell and broke his hip, one fell and broke his arm and one passed out due to being overheated and a diabetic.
    Pray for their recovery.”

(Information via Dr. Gibbie McMillian)

  • Of course, in addition to the children’s home, there were churches, homes, businesses, etc. that had damage.  Many people are without electricity.  Many people cannot move around easily because of the number of trees down.  Let’s lend support in any way we can.  Thankfully, we have our Baptist Disaster Relief workers willing to step in and do all they can.  What a great program!

I hope you are making plans to attend our Third Thursday meeting tomorrow night at the cabin.

Yesterday, at Hope Center, I talked with one of two ladies there that I did not know. It turned out they live in my neighborhood.  It was good to meet them and to begin a new friendship through our ministry at Hope.  Hope Center is doing well in bringing like-minded people together and in providing a service that is needed in our association.  Thank-you to each person who helped with the vision, the opening process, or the daily operation there. May God  richly bless you for your concern for the needs of others.

Operation Christmas Child – We will be packing the shoe boxes November 1st.  It’s not too late to bring in a few more items for the children.

Friday Morning Bible Study – There are some guides for the study of Rebekah on the table at the entrance to the fellowship hall.  You may want to get one to use as we look forward to our study Friday morning.

Looking ahead to next week:

  • Associational WMU meeting at New Zion Baptist Church Monday at 10:00
  • Young at Heart Tuesday morning at New Zion Baptist Church Tuesday at 10:30
  • Prayer Meeting/Touch Ministry at FBC,K Wednesday at 6:00
  • Ladies’ Night (A Coffee Break) at FBC, K Thursday at 6:15
  • Friday Morning Bible Study of Rachel at 10:00

Baptist Press –  http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Seeing Upside Down” –  http://odb.org/
  • Those who are well have no need of a physician,                                             but those who are sick.                                                                                                                                                                 ~Matthew 9:12~
          I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen.                                                     I must bring them also.”                                                                                                                                                                          ~John 10:16~

   ( Are you, as a Christian, participating in classes, projects, activities, programs, etc.            that will “Bring Them In”?  I think that is our purpose here.)

Consider the eternal value of your life.  Are you making a difference?  

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“God, hear my prayer;

listen to the words of my mouth.”

~Psalm 54:2, HCSB~

 

Thank God for all those who safely came through the bad weather last night.  Pray for emergency workers as they work in areas, such as West Monroe, where there was extensive damage.  Pray for LA Baptist Disaster Relief Teams, especially the chain saw teams, as they work to help people recover from the storm.  Be thankful for people who are trained and willing to help others in need.

Continue to pray for Mr. Earl Dees and his family and Mrs. Anne Ellzey and her family.  Thank God and pray for those who dedicate their lives to helping care for those with medical needs.

Pray for those on the front line in the fight to save others from Ebola.  Thank God for people such as Dr. Kently Brantley and Nina Pham, nurse, who work with those who are so ill.  May God watch over each one who gives their lives to helping those who are ill.

Robert Redmond

Born: August 21, 1948
Died: October 10, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2744788

Baptist Press

bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Forever Hello” –  http://odb.org/
  • He who has prepared us for this very thing is God,                                       who also has given us the Spirit.                                                                                                                                         ~2 Corinthians 5:5~
  • “Face to Face with Christ, My Savior” –  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/963

Hope Center

Applications for the food bank will be taken this morning from 9:00 – !:00 P.M. and again Thursday fro 1:00 – 5:00 P.M.  Today, we will begin replacing the summer clothing with winter clothing.

If you are willing to volunteer on a regular basis, please let me know.  Thanks!

Friday Morning Bible Study 

The study guide for Friday’s study of Rachael will be available in the hallway by the entrance to the fellowship hall.  Pick your copy up at your convenience.

If you have not been attending, this is a good time to begin.  Pick up your copy of the study guide and read the Scriptures by Friday morning at 10:00.  Completing the study guide is optional.  We would love to have you join us.

Third Thursday Meeting

David and I are looking forward to seeing many of you Thursday night.  As always, feel free to bring a friend or or come on your own.  Christian friends and fellowship are so much a part of our lives!  See you at 6:30.

WMU

There will be an associational WMU meeting Monday, October 20th, at New Zion Baptist Church at 10 A.M.  I hope to see many of you there.

Be a blessing to others today!

Anna Lee

Monday

“For the Son of Man has come

to seek and to save the lost.”

~Luke 19:10, HCSB~

 

Mr. Bobby Lawson will be having surgery today in Hammond.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Wayne Criswell – Wayne’s cancer of five years ago has returned.  He will begin chemo today and continue at three week intervals indefinitely.  Mary asks that we pray for Wayne and for the family.  I’m sure you will.

Young at Heart will meet at 10:30 Tuesday at New Zion Baptist Church for a brief program and a pot-luck lunch.

We will host the Third Thursday Meeting at the cabin at 6:30 Thursday.

Operation Christmas Child 

  • “Our shoebox lady went home to be with the Lord this year in May. She was a retired teacher and loved kids. She would fill 600 shoebox gifts each year. This year in Memory of Elaine we are working to add 600 extra shoebox gifts wrapped in gold, red and green foil papers to bring together and then take pictures of the boxes to send to her family.” – Christine P.
  • “While our world is shaking and crumbling, we need to realize that one thing will never change, and that is God. He is the same today as he was ten million years ago, and will be the same ten million years from today.” – Billy Graham
  • “My 104 year old Mom carefully packing her Shoebox for 4 special little girls. Never too old to send a little doll and a teddy bear and spread the love of Jesus through this shoebox.” – Claire. A. — with Jennifer Mcafee.
  • Nikola is a young boy living in Serbia being raised by his grandmother and grandfather. In his shoebox gift, Nikola got a toy car, which he loves more than anything else in the world. He also got a teddy bear that he sleeps with every night. He calls it his brother.
  • “I have 3 grandchildren, so I do 3 shoeboxes. The whole family is in on collecting items for the boxes all year. It warms my heart when one of my grandchildren puts a Sonic toy or some other small item on my desk and tells me ‘it is for the boxes’. At the time I pack them I add a Christmas card and a Birthday card for that child. The birthday card can be an avenue to start the conversation about Christ’s birth. I’ll never know what impact my boxes have on anyone but I know I have done what my heart felt lead to do to share Christ’s LOVE.” – Peggy D.
  • Have you put your heart into OCC this year.  If you have, thank you.  If not, it’s not too late.  We have until the end of this month to make original or additional purchases. – ala

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Timely Words” –  http://odb.org/
  • A word fitly spoken                                                                                                     is like apples of gold in settings of silver.                                                                                                           ~Proverbs 25:11~
  • “Wonderful Words of Life” –  http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Wonderful_Words_of_Life/

I haven’t heard or even thought of this song in a long time.  I hope it “plays” in my heart and mind all day today.

Family Update – David and I made emergency flights to Richmond and kept our grandchildren so their parents could be in Texas with family members during  a difficult time.  We were so blessed by that experience.  We got to witness their everyday life both as grandparents and parents.  I am so thankful we had that time together, especially because their parents were much needed in Texas.  We got home last night and look forward to learning what we missed and getting back in our routine.  Home always looks extra good after being away.

Thanks for your faithfulness to God, family, friends, and total strangers through your prayers.  One prayer I have had lately is for more prayer time and more depth to my prayers.  I’m sharing it with you so I will be more diligent to do that.  You will be my accountable partners.  Thanks, friends.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will strengthen their hearts.

You will listen carefully.”

~Psalm 10:17, HCSB~

 

Jambalaya Benefit for Hope Center

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • This morning following worship service
  • Take-out boxes
  • Donations only!
  • Checks can be made out to Hope Center

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Sanctuary” –  http://odb.org/2014/10/12/a-sanctuary/
  • Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden,                                               and I will give you rest.                                                                                            Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me,                                                           for I am gentle and lowly in heart,                                                                                   and you will find rest for your souls.                                                                          For My yoke is easy and My burden is light”.                                            ~Matthew 11:28-30~                                                                                                                     
  • “Tell it to Jesus” –   http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellitto.htm

Have a great day of Bible study and worship.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“To know wisdom and instruction,

To perceive the words of understanding,

To receive the instruction of wisdom,

Justice, judgment, and equity;

To give prudence to the simple,

To the young man knowledge and discretion—

A wise man will hear and increase learning,

And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.”

~Proverbs 1:2-5, NKJV~

Hope Center 

The first boxes of food were distributed yesterday.  The next group of people will receive boxes on Friday, October 17th.  The transformation from winter clothing to summer clothing in the thrift store will take place this week.  Cooler weather calls for long sleeves and pants, sweaters, and jackets.  Please pass the word about the winter clothing.

Volunteers have been wonderful.  The blessings have been so abundant.  Write me a message or call me to get your position on the schedule in the thrift store or the food pantry.

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net

This certainly has been a week for obituaries.  Here’s three more:

Marie “Miss Jerry” Pulliam
Born: March 08, 1927
Died: October 09, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2741100&fh_id=10545

Frank “Mr. Dusty” Leslie Fleming
Born: July 15, 1922
Died: October 10, 2014

           http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2740642

Michael Hamilton Neal
Born: October 15, 1950
Died: October 09, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2740576

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Power to Change” –  http://odb.org
  • “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world,                                                                   but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think”                                                                                                                                                                                ~Rom. 12:2 NLT~
  • “Saved, Saved” –  http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Saved_Saved/

 

God takes us just as we are and changes us for the better, much better!  Then, when it’s time for our obituary, we can sing that song with a heavenly choir.  

Have a great day.  I hope this song plays itself over and over in my head and heart today.  I hope that as I “listen” to it, you are “hearing” it too.

Anna Lee

Friday

I FORGOT to do TPL this morning!  That is a first!

“He is Lord of heaven and earth

and does not live in shrines made by hands.”

~Acts 17:24b HCSB~

 

Porgie Scarle has completed three treatments and will have a break of about a month before continuing.  Please pray for Porgie, Joanie, Scacey, and Pat as well as other family members.

Mrs. Jerry Pulliam passed away at Heritage Manor in Franklinton about 1 P.M.  yesterday.  Please pray for her family and many friends.

Pray for the Hatchel family as they have the memorial service at FBC in McKinney, TX  at 1 P.M. today.

Ladies’ Friday Bible Study – No meeting this week.  Look for a paper in your Sunday School class to help you prepare for the next meeting.  This will be addressed through our Disaster Relief teams.

Hope Center – Distribution of the first 100 boxes is food will be this morning.  There is already a list of people who will receive their monthly box next week.  Pray for those working in packaging and distribution the boxes as well as those receiving the food.

Baptist Press –  http://www.bpnews.net

Baptist Message – You may want to check your Baptist Message this week to learn how Southern Baptists in Louisiana are preparing for an outbreak of ebola and praying it will not happen.

Devotional, a Quote, Scripture, and a Song

  • “We can all work hard, but now, let’s work smart”                                                                                                                                                                      

                                                         ~John Mabry, IHS Principal~

  • “Let us not grow weary while doing good.”

                                                                    ~Galatians 6:9~

 

Be sure your work is pleasing to God today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I called to the LORD in my distress,

and I cried to my God for help.

From His temple He heard my voice,

and my cry to Him reached His ears.”

~Psalm 18:6, HCSB~

 

The verse above is exactly what some people are doing today and what many other people need to do.  I hope you can help someone this week as they call out to God.  If you are the one in need of hearing God’s voice, I pray this will be the day!

 

Macy Gueldner

By Mary Catherine Gueldner — 20 hours ago

Little miss Macy has clinic today, but during her break, she’ll be in a commercial shoot for Our Lady of the Lake. As I type (while on my 15 minute lunch break,) she’s getting hair, makeup, and wardrobe done. Ha! I told them that it wouldn’t take long for hair, since she has none!

She had a bad week after her last LPIT, Vincristine, and steroids (which is her norm.) She recovered and had a good week last week.

We’ve been super busy (and TIRED,) but things have been going okay.

I hope to get some good pictures to show you from the Sunday tea in Memphis. We had a REALLY nice day! Company D danced, which is a dance group of young adults with Down syndrome (I cried through their beautiful performance.) A violinist and harpist performed solos, and the Germantown choir sang. It was all so very nice! Macy didn’t wear her crown for long, but she stood on the smaller stage (by herself) and took it all in, while twirling and dancing.

Our princess Macy has had a busy week, she may need a personal assistant soon to organize her appearances and shoots 🙂

 

Johnnie Santangelo

Please pray for “Lil’ Man” and his family as the doctors try to figure out the recent tests.

 

Mrs. Jerry Pulliam 

“Miss” Jerry has been moved from the hospital to Heritage Manor in Franklinton.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

 

Boyd Hatchel’s posts:

Thank you for your prayers for my family. Your prayers were answered as my dad was healed today, by the Great Physician in Heaven. He passed away at home this evening.

Thank you for so many kind words, prayers, and love for our family. The memorial service for my father will be Friday, October 10, at 2:00 PM, at First Baptist McKinney, TX. Visitation will precede the service at 1:00 PM. Jennie and I will return to Richmond on Saturday.

Jackie Edwards Stilley
Born: March 04, 1957
Died: October 07, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2739655&fh_id=10545

 

Friday Bible Study

We will not meet this week, but look for a study guide Sunday morning in your class.

 

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“What Do You Expect?” –  http://odb.org

In the world you will have tribulation;

but be of good cheer,

I have overcome the world.

                                                  ~John 16:33~

“We’ll Understand it Better By and By” http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh525.sht

God surely guides me as I post TPL each morning.  One way is that the verse that comes at the beginning links up so well to the prayer requests of the day and to the devotional for the day.  Thank-you God for putting Your hand on my efforts.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I call on You, God, because You will answer me;

listen closely to me;

hear what I say.”

~Psalm 17:6, HCSB~

 

Betty Taylor received a good report from her cardiologist yesterday and the instructions to come back in a year.  Join me in thanking God for her good report.

“Lil’ Man” Johnnie Santangello has some changes in the area where his tumor was removed.  Please pray for him, his family and friends, and the medical staff caring for him.

Darlene Strickland is fighting an infection.  Please be in prayer for her.

Mr. Steve Hatchel, Boyd’s dad, has been cured of his brain tumor.  He passed away peacefully last evening at home in McKinney, TX.  His family was there with him.  Arrangements will be made today, but tentatively, the plans are for a memorial service Friday in McKinney.

Joe A. Tryniecki
Born: June 21, 1918
Died: October 07, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2738671&fh_id=10545

Brantley Ray Taylor
Born: July 04, 1978
Died: October 03, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2738501

Myrtle Roberta Lee Gehringer
Born: August 23, 1926
Died: October 06, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2738655

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

            for my expectation is from Him.                                                                                                

           ~Psalm 62:5~

Thanks for praying.  Many people are depending on God through your prayers.  Be there for them.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

You know my sitting down and my rising up;

You understand my thought afar off.

You comprehend my path and my lying down,

and are acquainted with all my ways.”

~Psalm 139:1-3~

 

Connor Corkern is home again.  Let’s thank God the hospital was able to help make him feel better again.  Let’s also pray for a family who is always faithful to be there for him.

 

Mr. Jay Hugh Young is better.  Thank you for your continued prayers for this man.

 

Mrs. Anne Ellzey is back in North Oaks.  Please pray for healing from a fall.

 

Pray for Andy and Betty Taylor as they travel to Jackson this foggy morning for Betty’s annual heart check-up.  We know she has a big one because of all the special things she does for people.  Let’s all pray she gets a good report today.

 

Kathyrn Geraldine Lebo Lee
Born: August 07, 1944
Died: October 04, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2737324&fh_id=10545

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/BPCollectionNews.asp?id=178

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

        “Fly the Flag” – http://odb.org/2014/10/07/fly-the-flag/

         Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.   ~Ephesians 5:1 ~                                     

Our King Jesus is in residence in our hearts as our “never leave you nor forsake you”.                                                                                                                          ~Hebrews 13:5~

                                                                                                                                                                                             We are to be “imitators of God” and to “walk in love, as Christ also has loved us” .                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ~Ephesians 5:1-2~                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                  As we do so, we will display joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  ~Gal. 5:22-23~

“Lily of the Valley” –     Read or sing these words thoughtful. – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Lily_of_the_Valley/

Our King –  “Jesus is Coming Again” –   http://hymnal.calvarybaptistsv.org/125.html

 

I trust you have been enjoying the beautiful weather as much as I have.  Spend part of your day by serving/honoring/pleasing the King!

Anna Lee