Category: Hymn of the Day

Monday

I know that everything God does will endure forever;

nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it.

God does it so that people will fear him.

~Ecclesiastes 3:14~

 

Please continue to pray for Firma Kay Schneeweiss  who continues to have kidney stone issues.  She will appreciate your prayers.

Please pray for Sarah Newman Schneeweiss also.  She has an anxious-to-be-born son who doesn’t think he should wait about four more weeks.

Mrs. Karhryn Kuss fell at home and spent one night in the hospital being checked out. Thank God she did not break anything.

 

Scripture Writing – Colossians 3:1-3

Baptist Message Writer had Heart Attack and Passed Away in church choir. – http://baptistmessage.com/message-freelance-writer-mark-hunter-suffers-heart-attack-passes-away/

North American Missions – http://www.namb.net/vancouver/

Women’s Ministry this Week

  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • The Cafe
    • Tuesday at 11 A.M.
    • All ladies are invited.
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night: “Upsy Daisy”
    • Thursday at 6:15
    • Fellowship Hall
    • Bring guests to enjoy the night with us.
    • Ladies from  3-103 years
  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • 10 A.M.
    • Continuation of John 5
  • Please call or email me if you have any questions.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture,  and a Song

Thank you for reading this site and for praying.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.  

~2 Timothy 1:7~

 

My thankfulness today begins with the Alford family I married into and getting to have many of them here after too long of a break in family gatherings.  I feel so blessed.

Please pray for young Olivia Widas who is hospitalized while undergoing tests.  Pray a diagnosis will be found so treatment can begin.

Pine Ridge United Methodist will host their monthly breakfast buffet which always blesses a family who has a need.  Breakfast is served at 8:00 A.M.

 

Scripture Writing – Philippians 3:7-11

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/ – Read the posts from this week and  be blessed.

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

North American Missions – Toronto

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

May you be blessed today in the all you do!  May you realize how blessed you are!

Anna Lee 

Saturday

Praise the LORD, my soul,

and forget not all his benefits—

Psalm 103:2

 

Theople Hurst told me this morning that her sister is doing amazingly well following Monday’s surgery.  Please continue to pray for Patsy and her caregivers.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 105: 1-5

LC Students on Mission this Summer – http://baptistmessage.com/louisiana-college-students-challenged-to-live-on-mission-this-summer-during-commissioning-service/

Faith Paints the Way for LC Softball Player – http://baptistmessage.com/faith-paints-the-way-for-lc-softball-standout/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Mission Board – St. Louis

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Today, I’m blessed to have an Alford family reunion here.  It’s been too long since some of these cousins have seen each other.  What is one of your blessings today?

Anna Lee

Friday

“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
     For His mercy endures  forever.
Oh, give thanks to the God of gods!
     For His mercy endures forever.
Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords!
     For His mercy endures forever:
Him who alone does great wonders,
     For His mercy endures forever;
To Him who by wisdom made the heavens,
     For His mercy endures forever;
To Him who laid out the earth above the waters,
     For His mercy endures forever;
To Him who made great lights,
     For His mercy endures forever —
The sun to rule by day,
     For His mercy endures forever;
The moon and stars to rule by night,
                                                               For His mercy endures forever.”                                                               ~Psalm 139:1-9~

Margaret Oliver is at her daughter’s house.

Randal Varnado is home.  He mother is also.

We had another great Third Thursday gathering with people representing six different churches last night.  God blesses us so much!

Scripture Writing – I John 5:6-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – Seattle

Coming next week – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party and Ladies’ Night:”Upsy Daisy”

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Spirit Delivers” – http://odb.org/2016/04/22/the-spirit-delivers/
  • “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”                                                                                                                                                                                   ~Romans 8:26~
  • “Breathe on Me”

 

What are you going to thank God for today?

What are you going to do for Him today?

Anna Lee

Thursday

David also said to Solomon his son,

“Be strong and courageous, and do the work.

Do not be afraid or discouraged,

for the LORD God, my God, is with you.

He will not fail you

or forsake you until all the work

for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.

~1Chronicles 28:20~

 

Andy Taylor continues to rest at home. Betty said he has seen some improvement already.  Keep praying for Andy and Betty.

Kody Walker is walking, mostly with a walker.  He is taking a lot of physical therapy, but has just been released to be at home.  He is so thankful to be alive and appreciates all your prayers.

Margaret “Cissy” Oliver had some complications during her procedure and will be at OLOL for a few extra days.

Mrs. Theople Hurst is home from visiting her son.  She will be caring for her sister Patsy soon.  Pray for all of that family as they have two with serious surgery at the same time.

J.C. Miller accidentally cut off part of a finger.  He is doing well.  Pray he has no infection to slow down the healing.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has been in North Oaks.  She will returning to Kentwood soon.  Please pray for her and her family.

J.D. Smith will be having a procedure on his back at 9:40 this morning in Hammond.  This is an outpatient surgery.  Donna will be with her dad.

Frima Kay Schneeweiss continues to  need our prayers for her kidney stone problem.  She appreciates the prayers on her behalf.

Jeff Tolar will have back surgery on May 3.  This will be the second back surgery for him.  Begin praying now, please.

Jimmy Alford will get the results of the CAT scan which will show whether or not the liver ablation was helpful.  Please pray.

 

Scripture Writing – 1 John 5:1-5

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – San Francisco

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Jesus Wept” – http://odb.org/2016/04/21/jesus-wept/
  • The sting of death is sin. . . .                                                                                                               But thanks be to God!                                                                                                                              He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.                                                                                                                              ~1 Corinthians 15:56-57~
  • “Faith is the Victory”

Third Thursday at the Cabin – You are invited to join us tonight at 6:30 for a potluck meal, fellowship, great music, a thought-provoking devotional, and prayer.

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 5

 

How were you blessed today?  I hope it didn’t take you long to begin to realize you, and all the rest of us, are so blessed this and every day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

Therefore confess your sins to each other

and pray for each other

so that you may be healed.

The prayer of a righteous person

is powerful and effective.  

~James 5:16~

 

Mr. J.D. Smith will be having an outpatient procedure at 9:20 Thursday morning at Advanced Pain Management in Hammond.  He would appreciate your prayers.

Bobby Simpson‘s back procedure went well yesterday.  Thank you for your continued prayers.

Macy Gueldner – I saved the best for last.  Macy is completing her chemo.  I am thrilled.  I remember when Macy’s grandmother contacted me to pray for Macy at the beginning.  Since then, the grandmother, Martha Drago, has had to fight a battle with cancer.  I am so thankful to know they are both doing so well today.

Go to the Caring Bridge and review the pictures and memories of our journey with Macy and her family.

Here it is, the end of the tunnel. Some roads throughout this journey seemed impassable, but somehow we triumphed and the light is now shining bright. I never thought it would be so difficult to find the words to describe my emotions. Despite the many tough hands that we’ve been dealt, I still keep my emotions private. But, this moment has brought forth  a surge of some of the most powerful and unexpected feelings that I’ve ever felt.
I feel a great sense of pride. I’m proud of my husband and our marriage. I’m proud of Cate. This has been a burdensome and exhausting journey for our family; however, our family bonds have only become stronger.
Macy has just 2 more weeks of chemo remaining. Tomorrow we will celebrate the end of her treatment in Baton Rouge. These doctors and nurses have become our family. They’ve been a weekly part of our lives for nearly 3 years. It will be sweet to leave the chemo behind, but so very bitter to say goodbye to everyone in our clinic who genuinely and deeply loves Macy.
To my dearest Macy,
You are a marvel. Your strength is immeasurable; your fight is valiant. You display a vast amount of courage. You love deeply. You show such resilience each and every day. You are my hero. You are my sunshine.
When I was 17 weeks pregnant with you, we were given the diagnosis of DS. I cried. I cried a lot. Then, I abruptly stopped and thought, “If anyone in the world has to stand behind you, to love you, to support you, it must be I. I am your mom.” And, I’ve been trying every day since that moment to be the very best mom to you. You make it easy for me.
In the words of Dr. Seuss, and the theme of your celebration, “You’re off to great places, today is your day. You’re mountain is waiting, so… get on your way.”
“Oh the places you’ll go!”

 

Frederick “Freddie” Settoon

Born: March 12, 1952
Died: April 18, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3670718&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing –Hebrews 4: 15-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Mission Center/Orphanage in Haiti

Wayne Sheppard, executive assistant to the executive director, and partnership missions strategist for Louisiana Baptists, has signed papers for 3.1 acres to build an orphanage and church planting center in Haiti.  http://baptistmessage.com/haiti-mission-center-one-step-closer-to-being-reality/

North American Missions – Seattle – http://www.namb.net/Seattle/

http://baptistmessage.com/haiti-mission-center-one-step-closer-to-being-reality/

http://baptistmessage.com/haiti-mission-center-one-step-closer-to-being-reality/

http://baptistmessage.com/haiti-mission-center-one-step-closer-to-being-reality/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin – Tomorrow night at 6:30

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 5 

Next Week

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday
  • Ladies’ Night: “Upsy Daisy”

 

Have a wonderful day!  Be sure it includes some prayer time.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,

continue to live your lives in him,

rooted and built up in him,

strengthened in the faith as you were taught,

and overflowing with thankfulness.  

~Colossians 2:6-7~

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin 

  • This Thursday at 6:30 P.M.
  • Sweet fellowship, abounding food, heart-touching music, thought-provoking devotional, and heartfelt prayer
  • Everyone is welcome!

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • 10 A.M.
  • John 5

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Psalm 66:8-12

North American Missions – San Francisco

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I’m passing on to you appreciation for your prayers that come from many people.  They are greatly appreciated.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Let God transform you into a new person

by changing the way you think.”

(Romans 12:2a NLT, 2nd ed.)

 

This week is full of surgeries.  Please be available for prayer for each of them.

  • Andy Taylor – Monday in Brookhaven
  • Randal Varnado – Monday in Alexandria
  • Margaret Oliver – Tuesday in Baton Rouge
  • Patsy (Sister of Theople and Bobbie) in Jackson

 

Death – Mark McDaniel 

Born: November 14, 1976
Died: April 14, 2016

Blogs 

 

Looking Ahead This Week

  • WMU Associational Meeting at Montpelier Monday
  • Young at Heart at New Zion Tuesday
  • Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin Thursday
  • Bible Study beginning John 5 – Friday

 

Scripture Writing – James 5:7-11

 

North American Mission Board – Salt Lake City

 

Need – We still need a few more clean, empty cans.  Please bring them to the stairwell area at the office entrance.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Sunday is the Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

Jesus said to her,

“I am the resurrection and the life.

The one who believes in me will live,

even though they die;  

~John 11:25~

 

Please pray for Randal Varnado who will be having three by-passes in Alec. Monday.

Pray for Mr. Elwood Courtney of Holden.  He has had a heart attack and is hospitalized at Ochsner, O’Neal.  Mr. Elwood is in his mid-90’s.

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 66: 12-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

WMU – All ladies and church staff/leaders are invited to Montpelier Baptist Church to hear Nancy Hutchinson speak about missions at 10 A.M. Monday.

North American Missions – http://www.namb.net/pittsburgh/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day.  Make preparations today to spend part of the day in Bible study and worship.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Stop, drop, and roll doesn’t work in Hell.  – Quote on Facebook this morning~

Friday

“Trust in him at all times, you people;

pour out your hearts before Him.

God is our refuge.”

~Psalm 62:8 HCSB~

 

Mr. John Phillips continues getting stronger following his recent hospitalization.  Please continue to pray for him.

Jimmy Alford is having some better days.  Pray for Jimmy and Janie.

Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell Harrell are “hanging in there”.  Thank God for this couple and the lives they have lived honoring God and setting examples for those who know them.

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 5: 6-11 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A+6-11&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Needed – Bring some clean, empty cans to the stairwell at the office entrance.  Thanks!

WMU Associational Quarterly Meeting – Monday at 10:00 at Montpelier

North American Missions – Phoenix – http://www.namb.net/phoenix/

Just looking at the skyline pictures each day reminds me of how differently many people live than the country life I live in this rural area.  Each city is a whole new world with so many lost people.  Let’s be reminded of our mission – Matthew 28: 19-20.  It doesn’t matter where we choose to “go and tell” as long as it is where He wants us to be.

Friday Morning Bible Study – We’ll complete John 4 this morning.  Come get your study guides for John 5.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

He gave for us!

Anna Lee