Category: Inspirational

Sunday

Then God said,

“Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness,

so that they may rule over the fish in the sea

and the birds in the sky,

over the livestock and all the wild animals,

and over all the creatures

that move along the ground.”

~Genesis 1:26~

 

If you didn’t set your clock ahead one hour, do so now.

 

Read the Bible – Judges 6-8 and Psalm 72 . (We gave read almost 1/4 of the Bible so far with this plan.  If you haven’t been with us since January 1, I’m happy to tell you you can start any day of the year.  Let me know so I can get you a form or share a link.)

 

Waylon Bailey – Waylon Bailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – ThomRainer.com

“The Wonder of Sunday Morning” – https://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/trevinwax/2015/03/23/the-wonder-of-sunday-morning/

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – “Death to Life” – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/marshals-story-from-death-to-life-through-baptism-video

 

Mark your calendar for the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin.  We meet at 6:30 this week.  Call or see me for more information.  Some you you may be interested in knowing that Linda K. Graves, among others, will be here to sing.  She is living out her testimony!

 

“For the word of the Lord holds true,

and we can trust everything he does.”

~Psalm 33:4 NLT, 2nd ed.~

“Trust and Obey”

 

What will we do today to “Trust and Obey”?

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again.

But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again.

It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.”

~John 4:13-14 NLT, second edition~

 

 

Today is a day of choices because there are so many things happening,

The time change is not optional!  Move your clock forward today/tonight.

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North America – DAN & AMANDA COLEMAN – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/missionaries/dan-amanda-coleman

 

Bible Reading – Judges 4-5, Psalm 71, & video on Judges found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

Looking Ahead

  • Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30 this week
  • Bible Study of Ezekiel chapter one – Friday at 10:00
  • Children in Action – Wednesday at 6 P.M.; M-Jam Saturday
  • Much more!

 

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God;

he is the faithful God,

keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations

of those who love him and keep his commandments.

~Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV)~

“His Name is Wonderful”

 

Be an encourager today.

Anna Lee

Friday

“After this, Jesus knew that everything had been done.

So that the Scripture would come true,

he said, ‘I am thirsty.’

There was a jar full of vinegar there,

so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it,

put the sponge on a branch of a hyssop plant,

and lifted it to Jesus’ mouth”.

~John 19:28-29 NCV~

 

God has answered the prayers of Job and KK Huckaby! (Facebook post below.)

SURPRISE! Baby Boy is here!!!

So the last 7 days have been an absolute whirlwind. We got a call from our agency this past Friday to consider a baby boy due in mid-April, over the weekend we prayed and researched (because he has Down Syndrome), Monday we called to accept, yesterday we got a call that they were doing an emergency c-section because he was in some distress. He was born yesterday afternoon at 2:45pm. He weighs 3lbs 2oz and has exceeded everyone’s expectations at the hospital. He is doing everything on his own except eating but they have not tried feeding him yet. He’s only getting neonatal oils right now because they want him to get plenty of sleep. Hopefully we will get to see our sweet baby next week! God is so awesome!!!

Also, his birth mom really loves him and feels that adoption is still best for him. We ask that y’all please pray for us as we still have a long road ahead and please pray for the birth mom. I can’t imagine how she must feel making such a difficult decision.

Please pray for Brock Burch, youth minister at East Fork Baptist Church.  He’s leaving on a 10 day trip to Israel tomorrow.  He asks that we pray.

Asking for everyone prayers as I am leaving tomorrow to go on a trip to Israel. I will be gone for 10 days. Asking for prayers for traveling as well that God would speak on the trip and myself and the others on the trip will experience Him in a new way.

Pray for one of my former students and her mother who has dementia.

My mom just asked me, “Who are you?” Prayers for my mom please.

Please pray for another former student whose disabled husband passed away last month.

Happy anniversary to my buddy in Heaven. 21 yrs today… I miss you but know you feel better.

Joseph W. Bankston (He was JW to most people.)

October 25, 1927 – March 09, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4160496&fh_id=10545

These represent some of the messages I received this morning.  What a whirl of emotions!  Lots of emotions!  Needs all around!

Week of Prayer for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions – JACOB & JESSICA DAHL

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/missionaries/jacob-jessica-dahl

New Bible Study begins this morning at 10 A.M.  Come join us as we introduce Ezekiel.

 

Read the Bible in 2017 – Judges 1-3 and Psalm 70 

 

Baptist Press – bpmews.net

 

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord.

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you

to give the reason for the hope that you have.

But do this with gentleness and respect.

—~1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)~

“Make Me a Blessing”

 

May each of you be a blessing to others today!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,

turning a person from the snares of death.

~Proverbs 14:27~

 

Mr. Phillip Harrell is into the third week at the hospital in Greensburg.  “Miss” Annie Bell is at home.  Don, her son-in-law, was with her.  “Miss” Annie Bell and I had a wonderful visit, like old times, while the men talked.  Please pray for these two friends and for their faithful caregivers.

We also had a good visit with Debbie Miller and Jerry Brumfield.  Jerry was dressed for a church service that for a little later.  Oh, how important those services are to those who served in local churches for so many years.

Mildred Birch is also in the hospital there.  She had her pain pump removed and is much better.

According to her grandmother, Morgan Shockley is much better.  She is in need medication for a few more weeks for her heart valve problem.  Please pray for this young lady and her caring family.

 

Reading the Bible – Joshua 9-12 and Psalm 67

I’m so thankful to hear some of you are enjoying this reading plan.  I know I am.  For those of you who haven’t started it, you can begin any day of the year.  That day will be day one.  A year later, you will have completed the plan.  The guide is easy to follow.  I put a tiny checkmark on the paper when I read so it is easy to locate my next reading.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

The associational WMU meeting at Greensburg was very good yesterday.  I know everyone who attended from the various churches was blessed by those speaking and singing.  It is such an encouragement to be a part of something that my mother participated in when I was a child.  I always wanted to go too.  Now, I’m glad I can.

 

Search me, God, and know my heart;

test me and know my anxious thoughts.

See if there is any offensive way in me,

and lead me in the way everlasting.

~Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)~

“He Leadeth Me”

 

Have a wonderful day.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

If my people, who are called by my name,

will humble themselves and pray

and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways,

then I will hear from heaven,

and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

~2 Chronicles 7:14~

 

Morgan Shockley has three more weeks of getting medication to kill infection before they are going to address the heart issue.  Continuing prayers are requeted.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson as she has her pacemaker replaced tomorrow.  Please pray,

Billie Jean Booty has been moved to New Orleans.  Prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Bettye Fussell has had a couple of good days.  Let’s pray today is another good day for her.  Pray for her as she tries to eat even though she has no appetite for food.

Mr. Phillip Harrell is still at the St. Helena Hospital.  Pray for him and his family.

Estelle Raborn is still home.  As you pray for her, please pray for her caregiver, her husband.

 

Read the Bible in 2017 – Joshua 5-8 and Psalm 66

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Yet now God declares us ‘not guilty’ of offending him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in his kindness freely takes away our sins” (Romans 3:24 TLB).

“Trusting Jesus”

 

This is the Week of Prayer for North America (Canada and the United States) and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering –

IMB Prays

  • They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:42 47b NKJV)
  • South Asian Peoples
    Recently, there have been several instances of violence against pastors and churches in southern India. These believers were beaten and sustained injuries. Bibles and other things were burned. Pray for courage and boldness and perseverance.

 

Have a wonderful week of serving the Lord.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

“‘Love the Lord your God

with all your heart, soul, and mind.’

This is the first and greatest commandment.

The second most important is similar: ‘

Love your neighbor as much as you love yourself’”

~Matthew 22:37-39 TLB~

 

I have an update on the Harrells.  Mr. Phillip is still at the hospital in Greensburg,  “Miss” Annie Bell and son-in-law, Don Yarborough, seem to have almost recovered from the flu and the crud.  Phyllis is hoping for the opportunity to attend church today.

 

Destiny Martin is in the Youth Challenge Program and doing well.  If you would like to send her a note of encouragements, this is her address:

Destiny Martin, LAARNG Youth Challenge Program, 201 Louisiana Blvd., Minden, LA 71055

 

 

Week of Prayer for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – Begins today!

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/missionaries/ron-kim-carr

Read the Bible in 201

  • Today, we read Joshua 1-4 and Psalm 65.
  • There is a video on Joshua to watch that can be found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.

Impress them on your children.

Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road,

when you lie down and when you get up.

~Deuteronomy 6: 6-7 (NIV)~

(If you have been reading the daily Scriptures with us,

you have recently read about the commandments God gave us through Moses.)

“The B-I-B-L-E” (Do your children, grandchildren, nieces, and neighbors know this song?)

 

Reminders

  • PAPERBACK Bibles are needed for the prison ministry at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.  You may leave your new or used Bibles in boxes beneath the office or balcony stairwells of FBC, Kentwood.
  • Week of Prayer WMU Meeting – Tomorrow at 10 A.M. Our speaker will be Mary Ellen Logan of Global Maritime.  Come learn about about it.  We will conclude our meeting with a potluck lunch.  See you at FBC, Greensburg.
  • Keep up with the Annie Armstrong donations at FBC, Kentwood by checking the display near the organ in the Sanctuary.
  • We will begin a six week study of a portion of Ezekiel Friday morning at 10.  If you would like a copy of the introductory study guide, please see me today or get me a message via phone, email, or Facebook.

 

I trust you know and honor the reason this day is called “The Lord’s Day”.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

     “And now, behold, the Lord has kept me alive,

as he said, these forty-five years,

ever since the Lord spoke this word to Moses

while Israel wandered in the wilderness;

and now, here I am this day, eighty-five years old. 

As yet I am as strong this day

as I was on the day that Moses sent me;

just as my strength was then,

so now is my strength for war,

both for going out and for coming in. 

Now therefore, give me this mountain

of which the Lord spoke in that day;

for you heard in that day how the Anakim were there,

and that the cities were great and fortified. 

It may be that the Lord will be with me,

and I shall be able to drive them out as the Lord said.”

~Joshua 14:10-12~

 

 

I was told Ken Roberts was hospitalized for a heart transplant, but things didn’t work out.  I know all things happen “In His Time”.  Let’s continue to pray for Ken and his family.

Andy Boone has had some serious infection problems, but hopefully is doing better now.  Keep praying for him and his family.

Kathy Jo Thompson had to have a special surgery to replace a broken stent in her head.  Please continue to pray for this brave young lady.

I have some dates to share.  If I get something incorrect, please call, email me, or facebook me.  I’ll gladly make the corrections.

  •      Ora Lee Wilson – See doctor on 6th and new pacemaker on the 7th
  •      Barbara Hutchinson – Sees orthopedist on the 10th
  •      Phillip Strickland – Surgery on the 13th

 

 

Jessica “Jessi” Nicole Garcia

October 03, 1989 – March 01, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4149830&fh_id=10545

Shirra Easley – No obituary yet!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible – Deut. 32-34 and Psm. 64 . This completes the first five books of the Bible. If you are not up-to-date on your readings, I pray you will find time to catch up this weekend.

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,

for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

~ Joshua 1:9 (NIV)~

“God Will Take Care of You”

 

Have a wonderful Saturday.  Remember, tomorrow is the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

Friday

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.

Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

~Philippians 2:3~

 

Pray for Margie Williams who has pneumonia and some other tests Tuesday.

Joanne Seymour, a former student, had been diagnosed with colon cancer.  Please pray for Joanne.

Please remember Bettye Fussell and her family in your daily prayers.  She is seeing her oncologist in McComb regularly.

 

Thanks for praying for Barbara Hutchinson to find a wheelchair.  She now has two to choose from today and some other equipment options too.

 

There is still no obituary for Shira Easley.  I understand there is family out-of-town they are waiting for.  I will post an obituary when one is available.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2017 – Deut. 30-31 and Psalm 63

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Friday Morning Bible Study is completing John today and beginning the introduction to a brief study of Ezekiel 4-8 at the request of Mrs. Bessie Hayden.  Do you have a request for out next study?

Two Rivers WMU will meet Monday at FBC, Greensburg to learn about the 2017 Annie Armstrong Offering and hear from someone who benefits from that offering in our area.  We will meet Monday at 10:00 and conclude with a potluck meal.  Everyone is invited to attend and bring a friend.  You do not have to be a member of an active WMU to attend.  All you need is a love of missions.

Don’t forget to bring new or used PAPERBACK Bibles to the meeting Monday or to FBC, Kentwood when you have a chance.  There are collection boxes under the stairwell at the office entrance and under the stairwell to the balcony.  They will be donated to inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.

 

“I know that your love will last for all time,

that your faithfulness is as permanent as the sky.”

~Psalm 89:2 TEV~

“Great is Thy Faithfulness”

 

I am so thankful I am able to write TPL to give you some prayer requests as well as a devotional, announcements, etc.  Your prayers are very much appreciated!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

But the fruit of the Spirit is love,

joy,

peace,

forbearance,

kindness,

goodness,

faithfulness,

gentleness

and self-control.

Against such things there is no law.

~Galatians 5:22-23~

 

 

Please continue to pray for Bettye S. Fussell.  She’s home and thankful to be there.  Jill will be going home Tuesday.  Pray they have a good day today.

Pray for Billie Jean Booty who is in ICU at North Oaks.  I learned that she is Betty Taylor’s aunt.

Pray for all the students who are out of school this week.  Pray they will be safe in all they do.

 

Bible Reading – Deut. 15-16 and Psm. 58

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tomorrow at 11 at The Cafe
  • All ladies are invited to join us.

 

Dear children,

let us not love with words or speech

but with actions and in truth.

~ 1 John 3:18 (NIV)~

Sometimes “love” is spelled “doing”!

“Serve the Lord with Gladness”

How pretty!  I think you will enjoy this.

PAPERBACK Bibles for the jail ministry

We already have a collection accumulating.  Please help us add to this with new or used paperback Bibles.  Thanks for helping with another worthy project.

I hope the YouTube of “Serve the Lord with Gladness” follows you throughout the day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for

and assurance about what we do not see.

~Hebrews 11:1~

 

Please continue to pray for those who have been included on our prayer list lately and for those you know of who have not been listed.
Gary Joe Crowe

January 23, 1946 – February 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4134963

Charles Edward Davidson

January 18, 1945 – February 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4134717

 

Bible Reading for Today – Deut. 13-14 , Psalm 57, and Video, “The Law”                                      ( https://thebibleproject.com/product/the-law-video/)

This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him.

~Psalm 34:6a HCSB~

“Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”

Lyrics – http://www.hymnary.org/text/hear_our_prayer_o_lord_hear_our_pray

Hymn Story – http://www.hymnary.org/hymn/PsH/624

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuOkEh1H6eY – Beautiful!

Don’t forget those paperback Bibles.  

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee