Category: Inspirational

Friday

To the roots of the mountains I sank down;

the earth beneath barred me in forever.

But you, LORD my God,

brought my life up from the pit.

~Jonah 2:6~

 

Rev. Bill Ichter continues to be hospitalized with pneumonia in Minden.  His daughter said the hospital staff is talking about releasing him.

Phillip Strickland continues to be in Ochsner and is not home yet.  Let’s pray they keep him until he is well enough to be back at home.

 

Bobby Ray Tigner

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 39-41 and Psalm 118 (You might also want to look at videos of Isaiah and Holiness on jointhebibleproject.com.)

Bible Drill Class for children in Grades K-5/ Sunday evening at 6 P.M.

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 7 Interesting!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Gospel Music Opportunities the Sunday Evening

  • Lewiston Baptist Church
  • New Zion Baptist Church

 

Mission Project – Bring your bags of red beans and rice to the church so the Children in Action can contribute them to two food pantries.  This collection will continue through the month of May, so you have not missed the deadline.

 

“Those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace

and reap a harvest of goodness.”

~James 3:18 TLB~

“Peace Like a River”

Thanks for checking this site and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said,

“and tell the people all about this new life.”

~Acts 5:20~

 

Wayne McNabb broke his nose in three places yesterday when he fell.  He will be having some tests on his heart.  Please pray for Wayne and his family.  He is at North Oaks.

Bettye Fussell is enjoying having Jill, her daughter, around this week.  Bettye is having some good days.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

 

Charles Gus Baham

August 03, 1936 – April 26, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4208823&fh_id=10545

Willie Elliott Newsom, Jr.

March 02, 1966 – April 25, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/willie-newsom-jr

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV~

“Sweet Hour of Prayer”

 

Read the Bible – Isaiah 36-38 & Psalm 117

A Bible Drill class will begin Sunday night at FBC, Kentwood for boys and girls in K-5th grade.  We will meet in the sanctuary at 6 P.M. before going to our class.  Ask Bro. Wendell or me any questions you might have.

Friday Morning Bible Study meets at 10:00 and usually in the fellowship hall.  We will be studying Ezekiel 7 this week.

The Children in Action (missions class) meets on Wednesday nights at 6 P.M.  We are collecting beans and rice until the end of May.  At that time the food will be shared with some local food pantries.  You may drop your beans off at the church at the office entrance stairwell or under the stairs that go to the balcony.  Thanks for helping us with this mission project.

 

May this Thursday give you some great opportunities to be a witness for our Lord.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom,

and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

~1 Corinthians 1:25~

 

Carol Jean Conerly is at OLOL for knee replacement surgery this morning.  Pray all goes well.  She expects to spend at least one night there.  Today, let’s get that surgery covered with our prayers.

Bettye Fussell‘s doctor recommends three more treatments before surgery.  Pray for her as the looks forward to having that surgery.  Please continue to pray for her family too.

Pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams’ and his family as he moves closer to rehab, rather than a hospital environment.  Thank God for all the signs of improvement they have seen.

Rev. Bill Ichter of Minden, LA . has been hospitalized for double pneumonia since Friday.  He’s know to many in this area as a former music minister at FBC, Amite and as a music missionary to Brazil for many years.  Please pray for this wonderful man.

Rebecca “Becky” Peters Day

August 07, 1959 – April 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4207838&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible – Isaiah 36-38 & Psalm 117

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Children in Action will meet tonight at 6:00 at FBC, Kentwood.  This is for elementary age students, both boys and girls.

 

All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD.

All the families of the nations will bow down before You,

for kingship belongs to the LORD;

He rules over the nations.

~Psalm 22:27-28 HCSB~

“Just as I Am”

 

I am excited to announce that the new opportunity for at children will be a Bible Drill Class. I’ll post more information tomorrow.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

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~

 

Bettye Fussell got great news when she saw her oncologist in New Orleans yesterday.  The chemo is working!  Join with many others in thanking God for this answer to prayer.

Bobbie Magee has been admitted to St. Tammany Hospital with pneumonia.  Bobbie has been sick for a couple weeks.  Pray for Bobbie, her doctor, and her family.

Sue Field Hood

http://harrymckneely.com/obituaries/sue-field-hood

“You will keep your friends if you forgive them,

but you will lose your friends if you keep talking about what they did wrong.”

~Proverbs 17:9 CEV~

“Others” 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party 

  • This morning at 11:00
  • The Cafe
  • Come share lunch with us.
  • Ladies with April birthdays who are . being honored
    • Othell Williams
    • Catherine Yarborough
    • Gail Brister
    • Annie Bell Harrell
    • Virginia McKenzie

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Reading the Bible – Isaiah 31-35 & Psalm 116

 

Children in Action

  • Tomorrow night at 6 P.M.
  • Boys and Girls through 5th grade
  • Learn about missions
  • Leading a drive to collect red beans and rice to give to two local food pantries.  Boxes are available at the office entrance and under the balcony steps.

 

I’m thankful to know you are a believer in Christ and in our opportunity to pray any time and any place we choose.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

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

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

~2 Timothy 1:7~

 

Pray for Carol Jean Conerly as she prepares for knee replacement surgery Wednesday morning . She will be in OLOL in Baton Rouge.

 

Remember the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party tomorrow morning at The Cafe.  We will meet at 11:00 and celebrate those who have April birthdays.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible – Isaiah 28-30 & Psalm 115

 

“Be patient with each other,

making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”

~Ephesians 4:2b TLB~

“Let Others See Jesus in You”

 

Make today a special day for someone today.

Anna Lee

Lord’s Day

Praise the LORD, my soul,

and forget not all his benefits—

Psalm 103:2

Give praise to the Lord, O my soul;

let not all his blessings go from your memory.

Psalm 103:2 (Bible in Basic English)

 

Please continue to pray for Phillip Strickland and Bettye Fussell and their families.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams has progressed to sitting up and physical therapy.  Keep up the prayers for this family too.

 

Reading the Bible – Isaiah 23-27 & Psalm 117 . (I got behind again, but will complete the catching-up today.  It’s okay if this happens to you too.  Just don’t give up.)

 

Thomas S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

 

“A person’s wisdom yields patience;

it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”

~Proverbs 19:11 NIV~

“Just when I Need Him Most” 

 

 

Today – Missions March for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering at 10:30 during morning worship @ FBC, Kentwood

Coming next week – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!”

And let the one who hears say, “Come!”

Let the one who is thirsty come;

and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.

~Revelation 22:17~

 

Please pray for my former student, Joanne Seymour, who took her second chemo yesterday.

Please continue to pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams of Spring Creek.  He continues to have blood pressure issues which are causing seizures.  His family is stressed and tired.  Keep them in your prayers too.

Pray for tomorrow’s church services in all our area churches.  May lives be changed as hearts are touched by the Lord.

 

Missions March – Sunday morning at 10:30 in the FBC, Kentwood Sanctuary – Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

 

Bible Reading – Isaiah 18-22 & Psalm 113

 

I pray this: that your love will keep on growing

in knowledge and every kind of discernment.

~Philippians 1:9 HCSB~

“May the Lord Depend on You”

 

What can God expect from you this weekend?

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

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~

 

Phillip Strickland is in a regular room at Ochsner.  He’s still dealing with pain, but hopefully that won’t last too long.  Please pray again today.

Ora Lee WIlson learned the place on her neck is not cancer.  She is thankful and appreciates all your prayers.  Later, she will have surgery to remove it and identify it, but has decided to wait a while.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams continues to slowly improve.  Please continue to pray.

Kenneth Birth continues to deal with back pain.  Pray it eases up some.

Sam Raborn had a tractor accident.  He broke his neck and has had surgery.  Please pray for him as he recovers.  While praying, thank God the accident was not any worse.

 

Janie Ashmore of the New Zion Community passed away.  Please pray for her family and friends.  I’ll post an obituary when one is available.

Jewel Jeremiah Smith, Jr.

September 13, 1931 – April 18, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/jewel-smith-jr-

Mrs. Helen McCoy Robertson

  • April 18, 2017
  • Frisco City, Alabama

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Helen-McCoy-Robertson-104692907

 

Bible Reading – Isaiah 9-12 & Psalm 111

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. — 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (NIV)

“Victory in Jesus”

 

Third Thursday – 6:30 tonight; Spaghetti’s cooking, Guitars practiced last night, etc.  We’ll be ready!  Y’all come!  Contact me for directions.

Bible Study tomorrow morning at 10:00 – Ezekiel 6

 

Sunday at FBC, Kentwood – Missions March for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and collection of red beans and rice for food pantries.  That’s in addition to numerous Sunday School classes, wonderful preaching, a nursery (every service), and welcoming members.  Contact the church at 229-8111, another member, or me for more information.

Keep your prayer like active!

Anna Lee

 

Monday

For if we have been united with him in a death like his,

we will certainly also be united with him

in a resurrection like his.

~Romans 6:5~

 

Bettye Fussell got through some difficult days last week and celebrated Easter by eating at Middendorf’s yesterday.  Join her in thanking God for a good day in one of her favorite places.

Wendell Simmons is doing well and is expected to be able to come home today.  Thank you for your continued prayers for his recovery.

Phillip Strickland will be having surgery tomorrow at Ochsner on Jefferson.  They expect to be gone for the entire week.  Pray for good results for the surgery and for the girls during this week.

Ora Lee Wilson sees an oncologist tomorrow.  Pray for her and her family as they are anxious to get this behind them.

Ryan “Rufus” Williams is making good progress following his stroke.  He’s successfully reducing the amount of dependence on the ventilator.

 

James Donald Spring

April 28, 1938 – April 15, 2017

http://www.jonesfamilyfuneralservices.net/home/obituary/4199697

 

 

Bible Reading – II Kings 23-25 and Psalm 108

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Two Rivers Associational WMU Quarterly Meeting – 10:00 this morning at Montpelier Baptist Church.  The leadership meeting will be at 9:00.

 

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~

“Behold the Lamb” (in honor of Andy Taylor)

Remember our Lord has risen and is waiting for us to join Him in Heaven one day.

Anna Lee

Easter

Let no debt remain outstanding,

except the continuing debt to love one another,

for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.

 ~Romans 13:8 (NIV)~

 

 

Mr. Donald Spring passed away yesterday.  What a wonderful time of year to move to a heavenly home!  Please pray for the family members.

 

Sunrise and regular worship services available all around our area.  I hope you can be a part of celebrating the real meaning of this day.

 

Bible Reading Plan – II Kings 20-22 & Psalm 107

 

‘You have a guard;

go your way, make it as secure as you know how.’ 

So they went and made the tomb secure,

sealing the stone and setting the guard.”

~Matthew 27:62-66~

“Up from the Grave He Arose”

I look forward to singing this hymn on Easter morning every year!

 

This is the most important day of our religious history.  Celebrate it in the Lord’s House!

Anna Lee