Category: Missions

Tuesday

Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror;

then we shall see face to face.

Now I know in part;

then I shall know fully,

even as I am fully known.

 

Alice Faye Lee’s doctors decided to keep her one more day.  She’s coming home today.

The following men are doing well for the procedures they have been through in the last few days:
  • Ken Roberts
  • Mike Lambert
  • Walter Dykes

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Chronicles 5-9

 

 

Young at Heart at New Zion this morning.

  • 10:30
  • Program by the Miller family with the girls playing the violins

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Under Siege” – http://odb.org/
  • Let each of you look out not only for his own interests,                                                               but also for the interests of others.                                                                                                                                                                                    ~Philippians 2:4~
  • “Others” 

I think I may have first grown to love this hymn by seeing/hearing Tennessee                               Ernie Ford on television.

I think missionaries, including Kyra Karr, live their lives thinking of others.

                           http://bpnews.net/45321/missionary-remembered-as-godly-mother-wife

 

 

If we died today, would our obituary say we lived for others?

Anna Lee

 

Monday

Consider it pure joy, my brothers,

whenever you face trials of many kinds,

because you know that the testing of your faith

develops perseverance. 

Perseverance must finish its work

so that you may be mature and complete,

not lacking anything.

~James 1:2-4~

A quote I heard at church last night:

“Christians need the patience of a farmer

and the perseverance of an athlete.”

                                                ~Caleb Smith~

I love to have Scripture show up in timely ways.

Who would have thought this verse would come to my computer

shortly after the quote I heard?

God has a way of making his points clear to us!

May we all be more like farmers and athletes!

I talked with Wendy L. Alford at church last night.  She said her dad, Mike Lambert, is now in rehab and improving some.  Please continue to pray for Mike and his family.

Last night, Lisa Piner, said her mother, Alice Faye Lee, did not need a stent or a by-pass. She will be treated with medication and will possibly be coming home Monday.  Please continue to pray for this family.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Numbers 1-4

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Baking with Jess” – http://odb.org/
  • Do not labor for the food which perishes,                                                                                           but for the food which endures to everlasting life.                                                                                                                                                        ~John 6:27~
  • “Seek Ye First” 

 

New Zion Baptist Church would love to have you attend their monthly senior adult gathering, “Young at Heart”.  They meet on the third Tuesday each month at 10:30.

Thursday at 6:30, David and I will host the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church would love for you to attend their breakfast at 8 A.M. the fourth Sunday of each month.  Donations are used to support needs of individuals.

Friday, all ladies are invited to attend Bible study in the church fellowship hall at 10 A..M. We are studying Women of the Bible: The Wise Woman of Abel  – 2 Samuel 20:14-22.  Our group is growing!  We are learning great lessons of life.  Contact me for more information.

Tuesday of next week will be the “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.  Come help us honor ladies who have August birthdays.

Thursday of next week, the ladies will host “Ladies Night: Follow the Ants to the Picnic”.  All ladies from 3-103 are invited to come picnic with us at the FBC fellowship hall of FBC.  You do not need to attend church at Kentwood to come.  All ladies are invited. Don’t miss out!

One of our on-going projects of Women’s ministry is Operation Christmas Child.  It is exciting to watch as our gifts are accumulating waiting for our packing party.  The party will only be a success if we purchase and donate items for the children’s shoe boxes. Check the area in the hallway of the fellowship hall closest to the coffee pot to get ideas for your purchases.

I need to borrow three or four  Scrabble games for a missions lesson.  If you have one I can use, please let me know.  You can bring it to me at church Sunday or Wednesday.  Please put your name on a sheet of paper inside the box.  Thanks!

 

 

Make this a week where you work for things that can have eternal value/meaning to others.

Anna Lee

The Lord's Day

“Do not let any unwholesome talk

come out of your mouths,

but only what is helpful

for building others up according to their needs,

that it may benefit those who listen.”

~Ephesians 4:29 NIV~

(We all seem to fail here at times, but can work to do better.)

Continue to pray for Mike Lambert and his  family as well as Walter Dykes and his family.

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Timothy 1-3

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child – The bags that list items needed are available in the hallway across from the church kitchen (FBC,K).

  1. Take a bag, two bags, or several bags for you or for your class,
  2. Purchase the item listed on the bag in the quantity suggested.
  3. Return the bag and your purchases to the same area.
  4. Pray for the children who will receive the shoeboxes in a few months.

Some of you have been very faithful to help with this big project that will touch so many lives.  Today, I want to point out the Faithful Class.  This group of ladies has made purchases each month.  I thank them, but God will bless them for their efforts.  They are leading out by example!

Looking Ahead

  • Tuesday – Young at Heart at NZBC at 10:30 A.M.
  • Thursday – 3rd Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 P.M.
  • Friday – Women of the Bible 

God expects some of your time today.  Don’t try to leave Him out of this day.

Anna Lee

Friday – Late Afternoon

Walter Dykes

We have made several calls, but do not have any information on  Walter except that he is still in ICU.  We were given a room number of 2407, but he is not there now.  No family members were in the waiting rooms by ICU.

 

 

Missionary dies is traffic accident in Georgia while on stateside assignment.

http://www.imb.org/updates/storyview-3460.aspx#.Vc4ucxNVhBc?cid=16245

 

David Monroe Bryan Jr.

http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=david-monroe-bryan&pid=175499045

Saturday

“I wait expectantly,

trusting God to help,

for he has promised.”

~Psalm 130:5 TLB~

 

Carol New’s sister, Flo’s, surgery was long, but seemed successful.  Pray for Flo as she recovers, heals, and goes through therapy.  Pray for Carol as she probably will continue to put in long days.  Carol appreciates your prayers for her family during this time.

Baptist Press has lots of very good articles for us to read and enjoy.

bpnews.net

Friday morning Bible Study – Bethsheba

Operation Christmas Child

  • This month we are collecting school supplies.  Check the boxes to see what we still need.
  • Packing of our boxes will be in October.
  • Shipping – $7.00 per box – Mark your envelope with “OCC”.

Read the Bible in 2015 – John 3-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

God’s eyes are on you today!  I have no doubt.  Who do you have your eyes on?

Anna Lee

Wednesday

In him we have redemption

through his blood,

the forgiveness of sins,

in accordance with the riches

of God’s grace

~Ephesians 1:7~

 

Walter Dykes will see his surgeon today to determine what and when to do something about his heart blockage(s).  Pray for him and Kathy.

Mrs. Hollis Ann Hayden is hospitalized at Hood Memorial following a slight stroke. Thanks to her grandson, Adam, for getting her there in a timely manner.  She may soon begin rehab.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Carol New’s sister, Flo, did well with her surgery.  Please keep her in your prayers.

It’s time for schools to begin again.  Please pray for all who are/will be making that transition.  Pray for growth in knowledge, character, and moral values of each one.

My brother-in-law’s uncle passed away.

http://www.actionnews17.com/Obits/joseph-herbert-schum-1141014

“A Place of Healing” – http://stories.imb.org/eurasia/stories/view/place-of-healing?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=place-of-healing

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 90-92

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet Thursday this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Chess Master” – odb.org
  • We, according to His promise,                                                                                                            look for new heavens                                                                                                                                     and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.                                                                                                                                                  ~2 Peter 3:13~
  • “The Way of the Cross Leads Home”

Thank-you for caring enough to pray!

Anna Lee

Friday

“As for me,

I vow that I will not sin against the LORD

by ceasing to pray for you.”

~1 Samuel 12:23a, HCSB~

 

Please continue to pray for Willie Frazier and his family and Mike Lambert and his family.  As of last night, both men and their families continued to need the supported of our prayers.

Evelyn Frazier Whitehead

Born: April 01, 1932
Died: July 30, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3261458&fh_id=10545

Hanna Gracelyn Ellis

Born: December 18, 2014
Died: July 28, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3261063&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 43-48

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M. Today
  • “Michel”

Frozen Food for Families

  • Bring to my classroom before Sunday School Sunday morning.
  • Food will be delivered Sunday afternoon.

Operation Christmas Child 

  • Get a brown paper bag from the display area at FBC.
  • Make your purchases and put in the bag.
  • Return filled bags to the same area as you picked out your bag.

Eurasia Stories – http://stories.imb.org/eurasia/

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Remember it is about God’s “Amazing Grace”, so “Let Others See Jesus in You” this very day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed;

save me and I will be saved,

for you are the one I praise.

~Jeremiah 17:14~

 

Today, let’s think of all the situations each of us face in life.  Let’s focus of trusting Jesus in all that comes to us.  The peace the comes with with trust will carry us trough some difficult days.

Our Hatchel family members are still traveling to get home.  Thank you for your continued prayers for them.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 87-89

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Work on your trust and be rewarded with His peace.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Encourage one another daily …

so that none of you

may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”

~Hebrews 3:13 NIV~

 

Hatchel Family

Pray for the Hatchel family as they return to Europe today and tomorrow.  The will go though four airports and have numerous pieces of luggage and a dog.

I thank God they had a special assignment in the States for the past year and the opportunities we had to visit with them.  Now, I thank God for the opportunity for them to go “home” and do the work God has for them.

Mrs. Gloria Houeye

Mrs. Virgie Morgan said that her sister’s procedure at the Heart Hospital in Lacombe went well yesterday.  One sister has done well this week.  Now, let’s pray for the other sister’s health issue.

Praise the Lord. Gloria came through with flying colors. She did well and will be home tomorrow if all goes well the rest of today and tonight. She is in Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe and will stay in ICU tonight. They will get her up tomorrow and take out all the tubes and if she does ok will come home. Thanks for all your thoughts and expecially your prayers.

Mike Lambert

Mike Lambert is hospitalized at St. Tammany and will have quadruple by-passes today.  Please pray for Mike, his family, and the medical staff caring for him.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Retirees help Asian church leaders teach the Bible

A retired couple, both 69, volunteer several months each year to help train pastors and church leaders in Asia.

1 month later: Evangelicals continue marriage advocacy

A month after the Supreme Court’s nationwide legalization of gay marriage, evangelicals continued raising objections to the ruling.

TX Supreme Court: Repeal or vote on Houston ordinance

The Texas Supreme Court directed Houston’s city council July 24 to abide by its own charter and repeal the controversial Equal Rights Ordinance or put it up to a city-wide vote this November. The city has until Aug. 24 to comply or be compelled to do so by the high court.

26-year-old in faceoff with Planned Parenthood

David Daleiden is the 26-year-old with a video camera now in a faceoff with Planned Parenthood over the sale of fetal body parts from late-term abortions.

8 traits of a missions-centered church

The International Mission Board asked pastors, mission and mobilization specialists around the globe to share some insights into what makes missions-centered churches. They boiled it down to eight traits that indicate this type of congregation.

BP Ledger, July 27, 2015

Today’s BP Ledger contains items from: Tennessee Baptist Convention, World News Service, Baptist World Alliance, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

First-Person
Ronnie Floyd
FIRST-PERSON: Unity in the Southern Baptist Convention
Joe Carter
FIRST-PERSON: Planned Parenthood by the numbers
Recent News
Inner-city church experiences revitalization
Obama admin to ‘review’ Planned Parenthood, CMP
Pakistan’s Supreme Court to hear mother’s appeal
Westgate mall reopens; healing continues

Read the Bible in 2015 – II Kings 16-20

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Women’s Ministry This Week

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – today at 11:00
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – 10:00
  • Operation Christmas Child – collecting school supplies
  • Frozen Food for Families – Sunday

As you pray for these needs, please add your own, and those around you that are not listed here.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom

people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. “

For he is the living God and he endures forever;

his kingdom will not be destroyed,

his dominion will never end.

He rescues and he saves;

he performs signs and wonders

in the heavens and on the earth.

He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”

~Daniel 6:26-27~

 

 

Mansell Stinson

Mansell in having new issues with his foot and may have to have some recent work redone.  Pray he can continue to keep his foot from becoming infected.

 

Both Carol Jean Conerly and Diane Turner continue to do well following their recent surgeries.

 

Mrs. Hellen Morris and Laurie Titus
Please continue to keep these ladies and their family in your prayers.
McKenna Tate
Please pray for Andy Taylor’s granddaughter as she deals with digestive issues.  She is young for these problems, but is seeing a children’s specialist.  Let’s pray the doctor and other medical personnel can get McKenna healthier.
Michael and Brandi Wilson
Please continue to pray for this couple and their extended family in the loss of their unborn son last week.
Brandi Cutrer Simmons

Born: November 20, 1979
Died: July 21, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3252441&fh_id=10545

Say special prayers for Brandi’s family, especially her sons.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 13

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Opportunities

  • 4th Sunday Breakfast at Pine Ridge to benefit needs of a member of the community
    • 8:00 A.M. Sunday
    • Donations accepted
  • Women’s Ministry
    • Friday morning Bible Study at 10:00 A.M.
      • This week – Delilah
      • Next week – Michal
    • Operation Christmas Child
      • This is the time of the year to purchase school supplies.
      • Get a brown paper bag and purchase the items listed on the bag.
      • Return bag with items to the hallway next to the kitchen.
      • It will soon be time to pack the shoe boxes.
    • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
      • 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 28th
      • Honoring:
        • Bobbie Magee
        • Barbara Erwin
        • Janice Hornsby
        • Martha Griffith
        • Gloria Boone
        • Debbie Bales
        • Anne Hurst
        • Hellen Morris
    • Date to mark on your calendar – Thursday, August 27th
      • Ladies’ Night
      • 6:15 P.M.

 

This is a good day to “Do Something” to help someone today and/or for eternity.  Don’t miss the opportunities the Lord provides for you today.

Anna Lee