Category: Inspirational

Saturday

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement

give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had,

so that with one mind and one voice

you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

— Romans 15:5-6 (NIV)~

Please begin praying for Chloe Neyland.  She will be having ear surgery soon so she will be able to speak a little clearer.

Pray for Chris Primes who had knee surgery yesterday.  Rehab will be more complicated than than usual because Chris only had one leg.

Ruby Cutrer Alford

October 14, 1932 – May 19, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4235704&fh_id=10545

 

“[God] has made my skin and flesh grow old.

He has broken my bones.

He has besieged and surrounded me with anguish and distress.

He has buried me in a dark place, like those long dead . . .

And though I cry and shout, he has shut out my prayers.”

~Lamentations 3:4-6, 8 NLT~

“Be Not Dismayed”

 

Read the Bible – Job 4-7 and Psalm 136

 

When faced with the difficulties of living in our earthly environment, remember, God is always there to get us through the rough spots in our journey.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit comes on you;

and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

Judy Raborn is much better and will be returning to work Monday.  Thank-you for praying for her.
Wanda Smith’s first cousin
Shelly Ann Dominique peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the age of 60. Beloved daughter of Louis C. Dominique and the late Nollie Yuratich Dominique. Beloved sister of David Dominique (Deborah) and the late Gary Dominique. Loving Aunt of Stephanie Legendre, Heather Holland, Nikole Maikell, Traci Holley, Jeremy Dominique and Don Dominique. Great-Aunt of Lani Legendre, Kari Legendre, Liam Legendre, Luke Legendre, Kadi Legendre, Cort Legendre, Hailey Holland, Jacob Holley, Carter Holley, Mckenzie Holley, Ashton Hurt and Riddick Dominique. Shelly was a lifelong resident of Buras. She attended Shelly’s Petals School as well as Compassionate Hearts in Magnolia, Mississippi. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the faculty and staff of Compassionate Hearts for their love and care. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Compassionate Hearts, 6138 MS-48E, Magnolia, Mississippi 39652 in memory of Shelly. Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at St. Ann Catholic Church, Empire, LA on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 8:30AM until 11AM. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church on Friday at 11AM. Interment will be in Our Lady of Good Harbor Cemetery, Buras, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.

Published in The Times-Picayune on May 14, 2017– See more at: http://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?n=shelly-ann-dominique&pid=185372827&#sthash.TYTwS1ba.5sAMIkpR.dpuf

Please pray for Shelly’s family at this difficult time in their lives.

Paul Wayne Little

December 16, 1958 – May 18, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4234969&fh_id=10545

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We had a good night.  Despite the fact that we have been meeting about then years, we were able last night to have someone come who has never been before.  We also had people from eight different churches, which I find so amazing each month.  Our next gathering will be July 20th.

. . . The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.

~James 5:16 HCSB~

“Did You Think to Pray?”

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible – Job 1-3, Psalm 135, & video on Job found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

Looking forward to Bible Study at 10 this morning.  We will be on Ezekiel 10.

 

Thank-you for praying. We have seen a number of prayer answered this month.

Anna Lee

 

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

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

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”

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

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
Baptist Press – bpnews.com
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

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.
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
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