Category: Hymn of the Day

Sunday

Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering,

we considered him punished by God,

stricken by him, and afflicted.

But he was pierced for our transgressions,

he was crushed for our iniquities;

the punishment that brought us peace was on him,

and by his wounds we are healed.

~Isaiah 53:4-5~

Today is the Lord’s day!  Give it to Him!
I attended the 50th wedding renewal celebration of friends last night.  It was so special.  I know God was honored to watch and blessed  them on the journey.  They shared the night with Him!  It heard several people say this was the most special renewal they have ever attended!  How much happier marriages would be if they allowed God to be their focus as this couple did.
Scripture Writing – Choose your own verse today!
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

FBC, Kentwood will honor First Responders today at 10:30.  You are invited to attend and be a part of the service.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Now glory be to God,

who by his mighty power at work within us

is able to do far more

than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of —

infinitely beyond our highest prayers,

desires,

thoughts,

or hopes.”

~Ephesians 3:20 TLB~

 

Please pray for Daryl Carruth of Greensburg.  He had a bad spell yesterday.  He was diagnosed with dehydration and an infection.  He’s home again, but not feeling his best yet. We all get busy outside and sometimes forget to take care of our bodes.  Please be careful to keep plenty of fluids in your body in this HOT weather!  When you don’t, your symptoms can be very frightening.

Tomorrow will be the 5th Sunday of the month.  Some area churches have special times for music.  If you are available, you may want to attend or even participate.

FBC, Kentwood will hold their second annual special day for first responders tomorrow.  The morning worship service will recognize them.  Later, everyone will be served a jambalaya lunch with lots of homemade desserts.  We are very thankful these people are in place when we need them.  Let’s take the time and make the effort to show our appreciation all the time!

Scripture Writing – Luke 12:6-10

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child – “A Drop of Love” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/a-drop-of-love/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15S

I hope there is much enthusiasm in your church and your individual family for OCC.  This is a very meaningful project each of us can become involved in.  The rewards are innumerable!  If you need help getting your church involved this year, please contact me.  I encourage each family to become involved as a family.  There’s so many blessings awaiting you!  Don’t miss them!

Websites you may find interesting:

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

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

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

Thanking God for life and all its joys today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed;

save me and I will be saved,

for you are the one I praise.

~Jeremiah 17:14~

 

Harrell Sharkey is having some difficult days following surgery.  Please continue to pray for him.

Rev. Tommy Hicks long surgery had some complications, but the doctor says he will be much better after the recovery time.  Please pray.

Mr. Burnell Simpson is back in the hospital.  He was home for this 92nd birthday Tuesday.

Sherman Cutrer is home and improving.  Please continue to pray for Sherman and Jewel Kay.

 

Today is a good day to wear police blue to show you support for law enforcement.  I love all the support the emergency workers have been given.  It think it should be all year long every year.

Look up “Until He Comes” on bpnews.net.

Operation Christmas Child Notes – We will be putting handwritten notes in each shoebox we pack this year.  If you would like to have one included, please write it and give it to me.  I’ll see that it gets put in a box.  You can include a photo, your name and mailing address, and words of encouragement. The children at Children in Action have already written some cards.  Next week, they will participate in some preparatory work for packing the shoeboxes.  Our offering this month, our first month, will be used by a parent/teacher and a child to make some purchases for us.  I know this will be exciting for everyone.

 

Operation Christmas Child – “Emelissa and a Letter” – How about God’s timing?

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-emelissa-and-a-letter/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15SM&utm_content=Shoebox-Stories-Emelissa1

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 26:9-13

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study this morning at 10 A.M.  It’s always a good day to study God’s Word!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Participation in Operation Christmas Child is one of many ways to show your love for others.  “Join hands” with us in this project.  You will be blesses as much as the child who receives the shoebox.

Anna Lee

Thursday

LORD my God, I called to you for help,

and you healed me.  

~Psalm 30:2~

 

David Bryant is back in the hospital in Lafayette.  He is better, but still on a vent again.  Pray for David and his family.

Rev. Tommy Hicks will have another back surgery today.  Pray for a successful surgery and a good recovery.

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 26:3-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

Children on Mission and Mission Friends had another good night last night.  We had several new children and two more children than the week before.  One of the things we did last night was to discuss missionaries helping refuges by building tents.  Also, we are enjoying learning some songs and praying for missionaries and MKs. We compared out diet with theirs and found lots of foods we eat.   Next week, we will have our first test on books for the Bible by stacking cups.  Send your little ones next week if they are not already coming.  We’ve have a wonderful first month and look forward to many more nights together.

The Operation Christmas Child packing party will be the last Saturday of October.  Mark your calendar.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Spend some time listening to God today.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

In a loud voice they were saying:

“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain,

to receive power and wealth and wisdom

and strength and honor and glory and praise!”

~Revelation 5:12~

 

Children on Missions (grades 1-5) and Mission Friends (ages 3-5) will meet from 6 P.M. – 7 P.M. tonight in the L-wing.  We are growing in number and hope to continue to grow.  What fun we are having as we learn about missions!

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. – It’s always a good day to join the group.

Operation Christmas Child items are coming in.  One class has asked for a suggestion list for them.  I will provide one them and any other group that wants one.  We are now in the process of grouping and counting items collected so far.  I’m so excited.  I hope you will all get involved and catch the spirit of helping the children again this year.

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party yesterday required an additional table again this month.  What a blessing to gather with other ladies for a meal, cake, and Christian fellowship!

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+15%3A7-13&version=NIV

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Remember, God will take care of you!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

For I am convinced that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor demons,

neither the present nor the future,

nor any powers,  

neither height nor depth,

nor anything else in all creation,

will be able to separate us from the love of God

that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

~Romans 8:38-39~

 

Justin Lambert continues to make those around him of tiny steps of improvement.  They are so very appreciative of your prayers and ask that you continue to pray.

David will have eye surgery in a couple weeks.  Hopefully, this will be the last one!

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 15:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at 11:00 this morning at The Cafe

 

I apologize for being later than usual, but among other things we have had three phone calls this morning.

 

This is the day the Lord has given us.  Let’s try to do our part today.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Encourage those who are timid.

Take tender care of those who are weak.

Be patient with everyone.”

1 Thessalonians 5:14b NLT, 2nd Ed.

 

Mr. Burnell Simpson was able to come home yesterday, just in time to celebrate his 92nd birthday Tuesday.

Mrs. Estelle Raborn has improved enough to be moved from ICU to a regular room at North Oaks.

Many of you may know Rev. Tommy Hicks and his wife, Lois.  She had an infection following  dental work that caused her to spent a number of days in the hospital.  She is home now.  Thursday, he will another back surgery.  Pray for both of them as they help each other through these difficult days.

David will be seeing a cornea specialist today and hopefully set up a time and plan for another eye surgery.  His road to get his cataracts removed from his eyes has had a number of boulders, not just rocks, but we are making our way around them and hope the end of this journey will be found in the coming months.  Please keep praying for him.

St. Helena has a special gathering to honor and pray for local police last night.  Due to the rain, they met at FBC, Greensburg.  It was a very special time for everyone present.  New Zion Baptist Church has made baskets and provided summer beverages for the police in two area towns.  The people responded in a great way when given the opportunity to help.  I’ve heard many other ways people have shown their appreciation to police officers.  I challenge you to do/say something to every police officer you meet this week and over the years to come.  I know they will be encouraged by your efforts.

 

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A34-37&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child Ideas for This Week

  • Small cars, trucks, tractors, etc.
  • $1.00 calculators with solar power (Check the dollar stores)
  • Small flashlights and extra batteries

 

Reminders:

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.
  • Mission Groups for Children (age 3-5th grade) – Wednesday nights at 6 P.M. in the L-wing
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – Starting at John 8:21

 

May you have a blessed day as you remember that your burdens have been lifted.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“I issue a decree

that in every part of my kingdom

people must fear

and reverence the God of Daniel.

“For he is the living God

and he endures forever;

his kingdom will not be destroyed,

his dominion will never end.

He rescues and he saves;

he performs signs

and wonders in the heavens

and on the earth.

He has rescued Daniel

from the power of the lions.”

~Daniel 6:26-27~

Please continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey and his family.  He’s in ICU at Ochsner in New Orleans.

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:28-33

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child – Remember to work on some cards for the children who will be receiving gifts.  Photos can be attached.

Pine Ridge Breakfast  – This morning at 8 A.M.  I don’t know the beneficiary yet.

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom

people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel.

“For he is the living God and he endures forever;

his kingdom will not be destroyed,

his dominion will never end.

He rescues and he saves;

he performs signs and wonders

in the heavens and on the earth.

He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”  

   ~Daniel 6:26-27~

 

“Maintenance to Our Steeple” – Steve Horn, FBC, Lafayette, LA – http://stevehorn.org/2016_07_22/maintenance-to-our-steeple/

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:22-27

Operation Christmas Child – I trust you are making purchases each month for our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.  I have an additional request now.  This year I would like to include a note, card, or letter in each box.  That means we will need to write for several boys and girts.  You can write something as simple as “Jesus loves you and so do I.” or compose your own message.  You may use an index card, a purchased card, or a send a card you made from scratch.  You decide.  Do some now and some later.  Have your children or grandchildren help you.  If you do not live in Kentwood, but still would like to help, mail them to me or to the church.  Get in on the blessings waiting for us.

I want to remind you of this handwritten note and the difference it made.     Azima and a Handwritten Note – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-azima-and-a-handwritten-note/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Have a wonderful Saturday by “letting your little light shine”.

Anna Lee

 

 

Coming this week:

  • Sunday – Pine Ridge UMU Breakfast to benefit a local need – 8 A.M.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at 11 at The Cafe
  • Wednesday – Mission Classes for Children – preschoolers -grade 5 – 6:00-7:00 P.M.
  • Friday – Bible Study – John 8: beginning with verse 21

Friday

Keep your lives free from the love of money

and be content with what you have,

because God has said, “Never will I leave you;

never will I forsake you.”

 So we say with confidence,

“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.

What can mere mortals do to me?”

~Hebrews 13:5-6~

 

Justin Lambert is making progress.  It’s all in God’s timing!

Mrs. Gloria Stephens wound up at Greensburg hospital after battling a virus since the beginning of the week.  She is expecting to come home today.  Mr. Gene has also been sick.  Pray for people who get what seems like a little virus until it won’t go away quickly.

Preston Nash

October 07, 1953 – July 20, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3819436&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:16-21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 Operation Christmas Child – We are progressing in collecting the items we will need to pack 325 shoeboxes.  Thanks to those helping.  If you have not joined in being a blessing and receiving a blessing at the same time, now is a good time.  Check with one of the wreaths for ideas or talk with me.

“Yves and a Scarf” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-yves-and-a-scarf

Third Thursday – Once again, we had a wonderful night.  A friend I have know for about thirty years came for the first, but not the last, time.  God keeps blessing our gatherings.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Bible Study

  • 10:00 this morning
  • John 8:1-20
  • Feel free to join us.

 

Thank-you so much for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee