Category: Louisiana Baptist Message

Tuesday

Jesus answered,

“I am the way and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me.

~John 14:6~

I had a wonderful day working with the children at VBS yesterday!  What a blessing it is to participate!

 

“Unfinished Business” – http://baptistmessage.com/unfinished-business-wife-returns-2-months-after-husbands-heart-attack-to-complete-the-job/

Scripture Writing – Matthew 18:21-22

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Women’s Ministry 

  • Bible study – John 7 – begins June 17
  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – June 28
  • Ladies’ Night – A patriotic program you won’t want to miss – June 23

 

Some of you may be interested in some quality Southern Gospel Music at the Gospel Opry.  It will be the Saturday on Highway 98 east of McComb, not far past the bus supply lot.  The address is 3062.  You can call 601 – 600 – 6704 for more information or contact Bubba Roberts here in Kentwood.  The house band there is amazing! 

Anna Lee

Saturday

“As a father has compassion on his children,

so the Lord has compassion

on those who fear him.”

~Psalm 103:13 NIV~

 

Please continue to pray for David Bryant.  The doctors are considering moving him to Ochsner in New Orleans for surgery due to the severity of his condition.  Please pray.

Susie Sharkey continues to improve at home.  Keep he in your prayers.

Earlo LaBauve is in a swing unit at Greensburg so  ht can get the care he needs.  Prayers are needed.

David‘s eye pressure went from 41 to 20 in two days following some changes to his medication.  With the right eye doing better, he is set to have the left eye done at Cypress Point on the 14th.

Pray for Courtney Creel as she begins her mission trip to Guatemala today.

 

“This Life I Live” – a story of encouragement – http://thislifeilive.com/leave-it-there/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

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

Scripture Writing – I John 2: 5-8

Vacation Bible Schools kick off next week for several churches.  Various churches will have them during different weeks some in the morning and some at nights.  I’m looking forward to being a part of two next week.  Check the individual churches for specific information.

Sunday afternoon, Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host a Going Away Party for Rev. Kevin and Jana Smith who will be moving soon.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study will not meet next week due to VBS, but will next meet on June 17th.  At that time we will begin John 7.  See me if you wish to have a study guide.

Operation Christmas Child – June collection items have been added to the wreaths.  Purchased items can be taken to my Sunday School room next to the choir room.  I get so excited when I purchase more items.  I also get excited when I see that others are becoming involved in helping with this worthy cause.  If you need help in any way, please ask me.

Be alert to sudden changes in the weather for the next few days.  Most of us don’t have to be concerned with flooding, but the lightning and hard rains can cause problems too.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

 

 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~

 

Jeff Day is having gall bladder surgery today at North Oaks.  Please pray surgery goes well and his recovery is timely.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon had a long day yesterday, but she did have the procedure to correct the problem she was having since the last procedure.  Pray for less pain and clear vision.

David Bryant of Amite is still in ICU in Lafayette.  He is on a vent still and usually heavily sedated.  Please pray for him.

Susie Sharkey is doing a little better.  Please continue to pray for her and for her family.

Preston Denmon Hutchinson

Born: August 17, 1922
Died: May 10, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3735552
Scripture Writing – June – 
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_FwK3u-_PH1a0lhNjBHU0FhQ1U&usp=
June 1 – I John 1:5-7 –
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+john+1%3A5-7&version=NIV
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Operation Christmas Child 
Items we will begin purchasing in June:
  • Small balls or uninflated beach balls
  • Small puzzles
  • Toothpaste
  • Bath soap

Pull some cards from the wreaths at the church.

Thanks for helping to send Jesus to children around the world.

Missions – Our work begins at home and extends to the far corners of the world.

Read that verse at the top of the post again.  It’s Acts 1:8.

 

Baptist Message article and such a simple, but effective, ministry of NOBTS

http://baptistmessage.com/nobts-evangelism-efforts-reach-four-with-gospel/

 

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • We will complete John 6 this week.
  • Ladies will receive their study guides for John 7 this week.
  • There will be no Bible study NEXT week due to VBS.

Sunday

….and I have filled him with the Spirit of God,

with wisdom,

with understanding,

with knowledge

and with all kinds of skills.  

~Exodus 31:3~

 

Please pray for Crockett Point Baptist Church, Rayville, LA, and the family and friends of Rev. Joe Senn.  May his famous phrase, “Let’s go and be the church”, live on in those who serve with him or in his church.     http://baptistmessage.com/memorial-services-set-for-pastor-joe-senn/

Scripture Writing: Isaiah 55:8-13

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Operation Christmas Child – Today is a good day to check the OCC wreaths at church and select some items to purchase for the shoeboxes we will be purchasing.  Remember, each card represents $10 or less.

Looking ahead – Third Thursday at the Cabin – Thursday at 6:30.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Remember, He is will you all the time!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;

may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.  

~Psalm 143:10~

 

Cindy Knight Edwards‘ pathology shows precancer, but not cancer.  She will be monitored for the rest of her life.  I’m praying for God to take care of Cindy and her family.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

I have loved to listen to this lady for years without ever dreaming the story of her life was anything like I just read.  My respect  for her has grown tremendously in the last few minutes. Thankfully,I grew up in much better circumstances.  I’m able to follow and serve the same God Ethel knew and loved.  How blessed I am!

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 55:1-7

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Welcome to a wonderful weekend.  Be sure it includes all the necessary components.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Two Missionaries Killed in Jamaica: http://www.christianpost.com/news/american-missionaries-found-brutally-murdered-jamaica-163181/

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace,

the God we serve is able to deliver us from it,

and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.

 But even if he does not,

we want you to know, Your Majesty,

that we will not serve your gods

or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

~Daniel 3: 17-18~

I didn’t look for this verse to go with that article.  It came to my computer.

Let’s continue to pray for Jeff Tolar as he has back surgery, his fourth one, today.

Caleb Smith, son of Dr. and Mrs. Danny Smith of Spring Creek, was ordained to the ministry Sunday and serving at Bethany of Baywood Church.   Let’s pray for this young man and for the church where he will be serving.  I heard him speak a couple times and felt he was sharing from a tender heart.

Wanzie Spring

Born: April 19, 1927
Died: May 01, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3690960

 

Scripture Writing – I Thessalonians 5:16-22

Baptist Press – bpnews.net and http://baptistmessage.com/all-i-can-do-is-thank-god-i-was-spared-says-baptist-music-minister-who-survived-brussels-terror-attack/

 

For all graduates, families, and friends: “The Don’t of Graduation” – http://waylonbailey.com/2016/05/02/the-donts-of-graduation/

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

How will God touch your life today?  How will he touch the heart of those around you?

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

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

Wednesday

“Keep my commands in your heart,

for they will prolong your life many years

and bring you peace and prosperity.”

~Proverbs 3:1b-2 NIV~

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 16:1-5

Disaster Relief in Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/video-as-more-rain-falls-in-the-state-disaster-relief-crews-and-churches-issue-call-for-more-help/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – New York City – http://www.namb.net/newyorkcity/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Need – Clean, empty cans (size of small soup or vegetable cans)/Please place in the stairwell by the office door by Friday morning.

 

Be blessed by giving!

Anna Lee