Category: Hymn of the Day

Thursday

For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

~Psalm 1:6~

 

Andy Taylor is set for surgery on his right hand that will hopefully make it more useful.  Pray for him as he goes through all the preparatory work now.  Pray for his coming surgery.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges is now stable.  It seems the surgery was effective.  Please continue to pray for her and her family members who have been so faithful to care for her.

Betty Fussell‘s surgery is scheduled for July 27th.  Keep her and her family in your prayers.

Tish Fairburn has begun her chemo.  Pray for her as she goes through this process.

Miss Fay Shoemaker spent three days in the hospital, but is now home.  Add her to your prayer list if she is not already there.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is still a little better.  Pray she soon gets the results of the tests done earlier this week.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Several people brought in their composition books last night. We have a good start to the number we need.  Remember to bring your donation of composition books to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday.  I’ll give you a count soon.  We’ll be packing 350 shoeboxes this year.  Please help us each week with the item(s) we list.

 

Looking Ahead – Tuesday, we will have our “Young Ladies’ Birthday Party” at The Cafe at 11 A.M. All ladies are welcome to come help us celebrate the birthdays of some ladies who mean so much to us.

 

Read the Bible – Ezra 8-10 & Psalm 47

 

Baptist Press – http://baptistnews.com

 

 

Third Thursday – Remember, we have taken a summer break due to family company/events.  We will not meet tonight, but will resume in September.

 

 

Yesterday, I noticed some of the writing on the back of a box from Hunt Brothers Pizza. It blessed my heart.

     Our Guiding Principles: Place God first in all we do, Be a blessing to people, Trust God to meet out needs. & Strive for excellence.  

Above that was an American flag with a circle of stars and words that said “United We Stand” and “In God We Trust”.

I appreciate businesses that have values similar to mine.  This business operates out of Nashville, Tennessee.  The address is 4020 Jordonia Station Rd, Nashville 37218.  The phone number is 800-453-3675.

 

 

 

“Love Lifted Me”

 

 

I hope you enjoyed having the Statler Brothers sing for you this morning.  Have you ever felt “down” and were rescued by knowing about God’s love for you?  I certainly have. Let’s pass this message on to others.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

LORD, hear my voice when I call;

be gracious to me and answer me.

~Psalm 27:7 HCSB~

 

 

Update on Josiah Huckaby, infant son of Job and KK:

Josiah has been in the NICU for 133 days now. He has had quite a rough time since our last update. He was in critical condition with no improvement from Thursday until Wednesday but we serve a mighty God & he began to make very small improvements Wednesday night. Yesterday they were able to start weaning the percentage of oxygen he is on…which it has been several weeks since he has been under 100% on his oxygen. During this time his pulmonary hypertension got a lot worse but it has also improved since Friday. He is such a strong little boy & has continued to fight hard through every low he’s been through. He’s definitely going to be one tough kid! Thanks for all the prayers & texts!!! God is so good & we can’t praise Him enough for all He has done for our little family!!!

 

“Miss” Ruby Dillon did not get test results yet.  Please pray for her and Mr. “Cete”.

 

 

 

Ruby Johnson

February 14, 1935 – July 15, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/ruby-johnson?fh_id=10545
Operation Christmas Child gift of the week – One subject spiral notebooks!  You may purchase where you find the best prices and get as many as you choose.  Please bring to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School Sunday.  I’ll get a total count to announce in church Sunday when I tell you the items we will be collecting the next week.

 

 

Read the Bible – Ezra 4-7 & Psalm 46.

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Children’s Mission Class this week – 6 P.M. tonight for K-5th grade boys and girls

 

 

“When They Ring Those Golden Bells”

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man

avails much.

~James 5:16b, NKJV~

 

 

Harrell Sharkey, Jr. has had double hernia surgery.  Pray for him as he heals.

Meg Stevens will have back fusions in a couple of weeks.  Begin praying now that all goes well during surgery and recovery.

Ginger Simmons’ friend, Hedgie, has shown some signs of improvement.  Please continue to pray for him.

 

 

Sarah Kimble

May 21, 1960 – July 14, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/sarah-kimble?fh_id=10545

 

 

Read the Bible – Ezra 1-3, Psalm 45, and video on Holiness found at https://thebibleproject.com/

 

 

The associational WMU meeting yesterday featured a presentation by Rev. Bobby Spinks about his mission trip to the Amazon.  If you get a chance to see/hear his presentation, I know you will be greatly blessed.  Our next WMU meeting will be September 11th at New Zion Baptist Church.

 

 

Baptist Press – http://baptistpress.com

 

 

“Give of Your Best to the Master”

 

Wouldn’t our world be a more wonderful place if we all would “Give our ‘Our’ Best to the Master”?  

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

“Be careful that no one fails to receive God’s grace.”

~Hebrews 12:15a NCV~

 

 

Marteen McGregor Ainsworth

May 07, 1930 – July 16, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/marteen-ainsworth?fh_id=10545

 

I encourage you to attend the WMU meeting with ladies from various churches in our association.  I hope you will with us at FBC, Kentwood at 10 A.M.

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible – Ezekiel 45-48, Psalm 44, and videos on Esther and Holiness found at http://jointhebible project.com

 

Friday morning Bible study will be studying Ezekiel 17 this week.  You are invited to join us.

 

Boys and girls who are in grades up through the fifth grade are welcome to join others who study missions on Wednesdays and Bible Drill on Sundays.  We meet at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.

 

Purchase of the Week for Operation Christmas Child – One subject notebooks!  You can drop these off at my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School each week.  Next week, we will be donating markers, colors, and highlighters.  We’re packing 350 shoeboxes this year and will need your help to prepare all these boxes for boys and girls around the world.  If that isn’t enough, the children will be given a booklet in their own language that introduces them to Jesus.  Shop for some good buys on notebooks this week.  If you cannot shop for your purchases, we have ladies who will shop for you.

 

“Tell Me the Story of Jesus”

 

We are all different.  Tell someone the story of Jesus today in your own way.  They will be blessed.  You will be blessed more!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because,

having stood the test,

that person will receive the crown of life

that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

~James 1:12~

 

From James Rimes –  Please pray for Mrs. Evelyn Bridges. She was airlifted to Tulane late Friday or early Saturday and required surgery. In ICU.                                                   Eleanor Morris told me yesterday, but by the time I got home, I forgot to post it.

Continue to pray for Linda K. Graves of East Fork.  She’s in a hospice in Slidell.  We will certainly miss her at WMU and at our Third Thursday meetings.

 

 

JoAnn Holden Easley

May 15, 1946 – July 14, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/joann-easley?fh_id=10545

 

 

Read the Bible – Ezekiel 40-44 and Psalm 43

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey

 

 

Please remember the WMU Associational Meeting at FBC, Kentwood tomorrow morning.  We will begin with a leadership meeting at 9:00.  The meeting, at 10:00 will feature our speaker, Rev. Bobby Spinks who just returned from a mission trip to the Amazon in South America.  A covered-dish lunch will follow the meeting.  Whether you are in WMU or not, you are most welcome to join us.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Dania and the Radio – https://www.facebook.com/OCCshoeboxes/photos/a.104435743208.85001.98111658208/10154662169188209/?type=3&theater                                                                                                   (Ignore the timeline mentioned at the end.  National Collection Week is is November, not next week.)

 

 

“Beneath the Cross of Jesus”

 

 

May this Sunday be a special blessing in your life and/or you be a special blessing to another person’s life.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

 

This day I call the heavens and the earth

as witnesses against you

that I have set before you life and death,

blessings and curses.

Now choose life,

so that you and your children may live

~Deuteronomy 30:19~

 

Pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden as she lives with eye problems that are continuing to get worse.  She has the best attitude despite her problems.  Keep her in your prayers.

Continue to pray for all the children who are out of school for the summer.  They’re playing ball, swimming, traveling with family, etc.  Pray for safety and for good experiences in all they do.

Pray for our churches as they work overtime to provide opportunities for children during the summer months.  May the activities that are provided help children grow in knowledge and in a relationship to God.

 

Read the Bible – Ezekiel 37-39 & Psalm 42

Baptist Press – http://baptistpress.com

 

 

Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting Monday at FBC, Kentwood at 10:00.  Rev. Bobby Spinks will be our speaker.  He will give us a report on his recent trip to the Amazon with NOBTS.  I hope each church in our area will bring a nice group of ladies and girls.

 

It’s time to begin working on Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.  Set your goal and begin to collect items.  You are welcome to deliver your gifts to me before Sunday School each week.

 

 

“On Jordan’s Stormy Bank I Stand”

 

Spend a portion of this special day delibertly putting someone else before yourself.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

“Enter through the narrow gate.

For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction,

and many enter through it.  

But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life,

and only a few find it.

~Matthew 7:13-14~

 

 

Mr. J.D. Smith was released from Hood Memorial yesterday afternoon.  He’s recovery from shoulder surgery is progressing nicely.  Keep on praying.

 

Mr. Harlon Toney is continuing to see doctors about his health problem.  Let’s continue to pray for this man of joy because of our Lord.

 

Mrs.  Bessie Hayden shared that her sister’s 19 year old grandson went to get his physical for college last Friday and has learned he has cancer.  He’s already had his first chemotherapy.  Pray for Gage Parker of the Jackson, MS area.

 

 

Read the Bible – Ezekiel 34-36 & Psalm 41

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child – “Nadia and a Doll” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoeboxstories-nadia-and-a-doll/

 

 

“Count Your Many Blessings”

 

 

On your darkest days, you still have many blessings to count!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“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~

 

Good news from Rev. Rod Smith!  Under the watchful eyes of a speech therapist, Rod was able to swallow honey and chocolate pudding.  He will have 12 more sessions of speech therapy.  Pray for continued improvement.

 

 

 

Jim Brent passed away.  From Mary Criswell:  My last brother joined the rest of my family around 4 am. Jim was with his family and slipped away peacefully! Any oldtimers that may be so inclined may wish to make donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or a charity of their choice! A Memorial Service will be held at a later date!

Robert “Nick” Lea, Jr.

November 09, 1949 – July 10, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituaries/view/id/4300946?fh_id=10545
Read the Bible – Ezekiel 28-30 & Psalm 39
Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net
Operation Christmas Child – “Dana and the Hygiene Items” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoeboxstories-dana-and-the-hygiene-items/
Missions for elementary children – Tonight at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood
     We will be learning about missionaries who live in the desert area.  Bring your children for fun learning experiences.
Judgement House – Anna, the church secretary at FBC, Kentwood will be happy to share dates and times for the Judgement House at Woodland Park Baptist Church in Hammond.  Call her at 229-8111.
Children at Camp Living Waters will be returning today.  Let’s continue to pray for their young lives and for the children who will be going to camp for the remainder of the week.
Song of the Day – “I Was Glad”

(This is not exactly what I was looking for, but you can probably sing it the way I learned it as a child.)

 

 

How wonderful it is for parents to recognize how much their children are learning at church, but it is only because of parents who faithfully see that their children are present that churches can teach their children.  Let’s take time to thank God for parents who faithfully get their children to classes (Sunday School, Missions, Bible Drill, VBS, etc.).  What a blessing it is to see families sitting together, sometimes three or more generations of a family, on a regular basis at church.  As you thank God for those who are present, pray also for other families who have opportunities to begin this wonderful experience for their children.
Anna Lee

Fourth of July

In him and through faith in him

we may approach God

with freedom and confidence.

~Ephesians 3:12~

 

 

Mr. J.D. Smith continues to be at rehab following shoulder surgery.  He is making progress and loving the extra attention from his family.

Mr. John Phillips‘ double knee replacement surgery will be this month.  Keep this man in your prayers as he waits a little longer.

Dickie Sitman is looking ahead to rotator cuff surgery soon.  Pray for good results when he has surgery.

 

 

Read the Bible – Ezekiel 1-4, Psalm 31, and the video on Ezekiel which is found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

Operation Christmas Child 

  • Shoeboxes are packed by churches and individuals.
  • FBC, Kentwood will be a collection site again this year.
  • Collection will be early in November so boxes can begin their long journey.
  • Each box will have a gospel booklet in the proper language added before final deliver so children get an introduction to Jesus.
  • Follow-up classes will be offered.
  • Children who complete the classes will receive a Bible in their own language.
  • Suggested items to purchase now – School Supplies – now available at good prices in many stores.

 

“God Bless America”

 

I hope you feel patriotic today and will spend some time expressing your thankfulness for our great country.  Happy Birthday, America.  I’m very thankful to have been born here.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

 I will walk about in freedom,

for I have sought out your precepts.

~Psalm 119:45~

 

What a great night at church!  Four youth were baptizes, three as a result of Go Tell camp they attended last week.  Bro. Wendell baptized them in the very same baptistry where he was baptized!  Isn’t that special?  The youth gave testimonies and share the highlights of their week.  It was a great night.  I’m so thankful they had this opportunity!

 

 

 

Read the Bible – Lamentations 4-5 and Psalm 30  (If you have not done so, look at the video on Lamentations which is found at http://jointhebibleproject.com)

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” – Song from last night’s service

 

 

I trust you have made that decision.  If not, today would be a wonderful day to do so.

Anna Lee