Category: Hymn of the Day

Thursday

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for

and assurance about what we do not see.

This is what the ancients were commended for.”

~Hebrews 11:1-2 NIV~

 

The “Cete” Dillons are home!  “Miss” Ruby has come a long way in a week and a half.  Thank God for her progress.

Pray for Linda K. Graves of the East For community and Mandeville.  She will not be able to sing for us at the cabin tonight.  We’ll miss her.  Pray she has a good day.

Pray for Carol Jean Conerly as she undergoes some medical tests.

Pray for Bobbie Magee as she continues to improve.  Cards and phone calls would also be appreciated.

Andy and Betty Taylor are both improving.  Please keep praying for them.

 

 

Mike Goings, brother of Deborah Bales, passed away yesterday.  Please pray for his family.

 

 

Read the Bible – Zephaniah, Psalm 134, and video on Zephaniah found at jointhebibleproject.com

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God is not unjust;

he will not forget your work

and the love you have shown him

as you have helped his people

and continue to help them.

~Hebrews 6:10 (NIV)~

“Serve the Lord with Gladness”

 

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30 tonight!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.

Your sons and daughters will prophesy,

your old men will dream dreams,

your young men will see visions.

Even on my servants, both men and women,

I will pour out my Spirit in those days.

~Joel 2:28-29~

 

Rylin Wilkinson, who fractured his skull last Wednesday night, was released from the hospital yesterday.  Please keep praying for him and his mother.

Please continue to pray for the Cete Dillon family.

 

Children in Action (Missions class) will meet tonight at 6 P.M.

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

 

I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever;

I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations with my mouth.

~Psalm 89:1 HCSB~

“Great is Thy Faithfulness”

 

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Read the Bible – Habakkuk. Psalm 133, and video “Habakkuk” at jointhebibleproject.com

 

It’s my prayer that this site will encourage you and guide you as you pray for others.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

But as for me, I am filled with power,

with the Spirit of the LORD,

and with justice and might,

to declare to Jacob his transgression,

to Israel his sin.

~Micah 3:8~

 

Bristol Ann Smith

May 14, 2017 – May 14, 2017

Read the Bible – Nahum, Psalm 132, and video on Nahum found at jointhebibleproject.com
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The LORD your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.”
~Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)~
“Jesus Saves”
  • Lyrics –
    • We have heard the joyful sound:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Spread the tidings all around:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Bear the news to every land,
      Climb the mountains, cross the waves;
      Onward! ’tis our Lord’s command;
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
    • Waft it on the rolling tide:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Tell to sinners far and wide:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Sing, you islands of the sea;
      Echo back, you ocean caves;
      Earth shall keep her jubilee:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
    • Sing above the battle strife:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      By His death and endless life
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Shout it brightly through the gloom,
      When the heart for mercy craves;
      Sing in triumph o’er the tomb:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
    • Give the winds a mighty voice:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Let the nations now rejoice:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
      Shout salvation full and free;
      Highest hills and deepest caves;
      This our song of victory:
      Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
  • Story – https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2016/02/22/jesus-saves/
  • YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwa5ju1O2Zg (I love to hear the harmony of four-part singing.)

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – This week at 6:30!  We will have Margie Williams and Kathy Dykes sings old hymns as a duet in addition to other musicians.

Enjoy the blessing all around you today.  Realize they come from God.

Anna Lee

Monday

My aim is to evangelize

where Christ has not been named,

so that I will not build on someone else’s foundation,

but, as it is written:

‘Those who were not told about Him will see,

and those who have not heard will understand.’

~Romans 15: 20-21 HCSB~

 

Rylin Wilkinson, great-grandson of Lea Smith, is doing well.  He was able to sit in a wheelchair.  Pray he continues to quickly recover from his “deer” accident.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon will be at North Oaks for a few more days.  Please keep praying for her. Mr. “Cete’s” cold is much better.

 

Read the Bible – Micah 5-7 & Psalm 131

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Wednesday Nights – Children in Action (Missions) Class meets at 6:00

Sunday Nights – Bible Drill Class meets at 6 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – This week; begins at 6:30.  We will have a new duet team this week, Margie Williams and Kathy Dykes.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday, May 23rd at 11 A.M.

 

Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.

~Philippians 4:6 HCSB~

“I Know Who Holds Tomorrow”

 

Who holds your tomorrow?  

Anna Lee

 

Mother’s Day

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;

may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

~Psalm 143:10~

 

Please continue to pray for Rod Smith.  Frank and Mary Alice Fox gave us a good update on him.  He and his family, including Jeremy who has kidney stones, need your prayers.

Pray for Debbie WIlkinson as she has a new evaluation at M.D. Anderson today and receives results tomorrow.

Mt. Nebo’s pastor and his family had a difficult day Saturday.  Bro. Randol Camardelle’s brother passed away and his wife’s mother broke her femur.

We lost a kind, gentle neighbor this week.

J. Hugh D. Young

October 20, 1941 – May 12, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/index.cfm/public:obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/4225947/lud/9D16F72B38913D1C5AEDD1868ECE7B0C

 

Read the Bible today.  Micah 1-4, Psalm 130, and video “Micah” at jointhebibleproject.com

For you created my inmost being;

you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

 ~Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)~

“My Mother’s Bible”

Third Thursday at the Cabin – We will have some first-time at the cabin special music this week.  Margie Williams and Kathy Dykes will be singing for us.  I’m looking forward to another night of blessings.

Bible Drill Class at 6 P.M. tonight at FBC.  Send your children/grandchildren to learn about their Bible.

 

Honor special ladies in your life today!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

 

The Spirit of God has made me;

the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

~Job 33:4~

 

Judy Raborn has had gall bladder surgery at North Oaks and is recovering at her sister’s, Carolyn’s, home in Hammond.  She said she did not “snap back” as easily as she had heard would happen.  Please pray for her as she continues to heal.

Wanda Smith said Rylin Wilkinson‘s test results are about the same.  He remembers before the “deer accident”, but not the accident.  Your continued prayers will be appreciated.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams continues to improve.  The family is celebrating each little step and thanking God for each one.  Keep praying.

“Miss” Ruby Dillon is slowly improving and will be at North Oaks for a few more days.  Mr. “Cete” was is home with with medication for a bad cold.  Jana has arrived to be here for the weekend.  Illey was here Friday.  Everyone is thankful for your prayers!

 

Read the Bible – Jonah, Psalm 129, and the video “Jonah” which can be found at “jointhebibleproject.com”.

 

Graduations, college, high school, and trade school, are in progress.  Let’s pray for each graduate as they move into the next phase of their life and each family that experiences this big step for a family member.  Please read and consider this step in young lives. https://bridgechristian.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/putting-the-basket-in-the-water-trusting-god-in-the-next-phase-of-your-childs-life/

 

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;

but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

~Proverbs 31:30 (NIV)~

“God, Give us Christian Homes” – Verse 3

 

Happy Mother’s Day weekend!

Anna Lee

Friday

And God is able to bless you abundantly,

so that in all things at all times,

having all that you need,

you will abound in every good work.

~2 Corinthians 9:8~

 

Wanda Smith’s first cousin, Shelly, passed away about noon yesterday.  Please pray for Wanda and her family, especially Wanda’s Uncle Bobby who has lost his wife and two children.  God is faithful to us on the most difficult days.

 

Graduates!  Graduation season has begun.  Pray for all the graduates.  No matter what they choose to do, may they allow God to walk with them in their daily life!

 

Read the Bible – Obadiah, Psalm 128, and Obadiah video found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

     “So then neither he who plants is anything,

nor he who waters,

but God who gave the increase.”

~I Cor. 3:7~

“Bringing in the Sheaves” – I remember this as a favorite of one of my grandmothers!

 

Bible Study – This morning – Ezekiel 9

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Sow a few “seeds” today!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

A wife of noble character who can find?

She is worth far more than rubies.

~Proverbs 31:10~

 

Dorothy Garner Fussell who graduated with me walked in the doctor’s office while we were waiting yesterday.  He husband, Bruce, is from Roseland.  We enjoyed a few minutes of visiting.  I knew she had both knees replaced in the last year, but was surprised to hear she fell three weeks ago and broke her hip.  Pray for a good recovery!

Wanda Smith asks us to pray for her cousin Shelly, the daughter of Bobby Dominique, Wanda’s uncle.  Shelly a in the later stages of cancer.  Pray for Shelly, her dad, Wanda, and other relatives during a very difficult time.

Carol Jean Conerly is progressing following her knee surgery.  Let’s pray she will be accident-free and get full use of her knee soon.

Bettye Fussell continues to put us a good fight. She’s had more good days this week.  Keep praying.  Also, pray for her primary caregiver, Fuzzy.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon seems a little better, but needs some medical tests to make a good determination of her present condition.  Pray for her and for Mr. “Cete” as he sticks close.

Billie Jo Hutchinson had valve replacement surgery at North Oaks yesterday.  She’s recovering in ICU for the next few days.  Pray for her and for her family.

Andy Taylor‘s shingles have improved some.  Betty is still fighting the pneumonia.  Pray for both of them.  The two patients have also been the two caregivers.

Shirley Ann Miller

March 12, 1952 – May 10, 2017

“Eight Major Changes in Churches in the Past Ten Years” – Thom S. Rainer is President & CEO of LifeWay. His website is administered by LifeWay Christian Resources.  He is also the CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources.
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Read the Bible Today – Amos 6-9 & Psalm 127

Call to Me,

and I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.

~Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV~

 

“He is Able to Deliver Thee”

 

Thanks to those of you who have brought red beans and rice for the children to share at two food pantries.  You can bring them to the office entrance or the area beneath the balcony stairwell.  Thanks for encouraging the children.

 

Thanks to all of you are bless others each day.  Praying can be a big step in blessing others.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

Who is a God like you,

who pardons sin and forgives

the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?

You do not stay angry forever

but delight to show mercy.  

You will again have compassion on us;

you will tread our sins underfoot

and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.

~Micah 7:18-19~

 

 

Camellia May Corkern – 6 lb. 14 oz. and 21 in. long; born yesterday afternoon, 5-9-17.  Her parents are Wesley and Kara Sellers Corkern.

 

Ruby Dillon continues to need out prayers.  She’s at North Oaks, Room 4418.

Tish Fairburn learned yesterday that she had another spot that will need to be checked out.  Her sister, Sandy, requests we pray for her.

Just when we thought Andy and Betty Taylor have had every health issue imaginable, we learn that Betty has pneumonia.  She’s at home.  Please pray.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams will be doing physical therapy today.  Please pray all goes well.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible Today – Amos 1-5, Psalm 126, & “Amos” at jointhebibleproject.com

Children in Action – Mission class for children K-5th grade; tonight at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood

You are invited to participate in the current mission project which is the collection of red beans and rice to donate to food pantries.

 

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast,

because they trust in you.”

~Isaiah 26:3 NIV~

“Simply Trusting”

 

We have a great opportunity in praying!  

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

LORD, you establish peace for us;

all that we have accomplished you have done for us.

~Isaiah 26:12~

 

Read the Bible – Joel, Psalm 125, and the “Joel” video found on jointhebibleproject.com

 

 

“Dear friends,

God the Father chose you long ago

and knew you would become his children.”

~1 Peter 1:2a TLB~

“Jesus, My Lord, Will Love Me Forever”/”Now I Belong to Jesus”

Romans 8:35-39

New International Reader’s Version (NIRV)

35 Who can separate us from Christ’s love? Can trouble or hard times or harm or hunger? Can nakedness or danger or war? 36 It is written,

“Because of you, we face death all day long.
    We are considered as sheep to be killed.” (Psalm 44:22)

37 No! In all these things we are more than winners! We owe it all to Christ, who has loved us. 38 I am absolutely sure that not even death or life can separate us from God’s love. Not even angels or demons, the present or the future, or any powers can separate us. 39 Not even the highest places or the lowest, or anything else in all creation can separate us. Nothing at all can ever separate us from God’s love. That’s because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.

This morning I read a tribute from a former student for her mother and aunt.  I won’t share it, but I will say the twin sisters who died a day apart were strong in their faith and close to each other.  My former student is also strong in her faith and shared one of the greatest testimonies I have ever read.  These verses and this song fit their situation so perfectly.  I wish everyone facing death or the loss of a loved one could have such a testimony because of a faith that death cannot shake.

Anna Lee