Category: Missions

Wednesday

“So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.”

~James 1:21 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Please pray for our country.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 24

  • 2 Kings 6:1-7:20
  • Acts 15:36-16:15
  • Psalm 142:1-7
  • Proverbs 17:24-25

 

 

Mission Opportunity Nearby – Request from Bro. Stan

Bro. Robert Brandal, Pastor of Crossroad Fellowship Baptist Church in Two Rivers Association, needs help with painting and laying floor tiles in the Sunday School building at the church. They have all of the supplies but need volunteers to help. The church is located west of Amite on Highway 16. If you are able to volunteer, please email the BASELA missions office at missions@basela.org or call the office at 985-839-3827.

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

My internet connection is on and off this morning.  I’m thankful I was able to have service for a while.  I’m hoping I can get this much posted….  Thankful for rain and for a roof that doesn’t leak!

Anna Lee

Monday

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~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 22

  • 2 Kings 3:1-4:17
  • Acts 14:8-28
  • Psalm 140:1-13
  • Proverbs 17:22

A list for Bible readings for May-August is available at FBC, Kentwood.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child will be packing boxes at FBC. Kentwood.  It is always a good time to watch for sales of items children want/need that will fit with other items in a shoebox.  Items can be turned in at church any time.  Also, a list of suggested items is available at church.  A list for July will be available Sunday.  Your help with this wonderful mission project is greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

VBS at FBC, Kentwood will begin in two weeks.  I know dates and times and not much more because David and I are not getting out unless necessary. Thankfully, the church services come to my computer and other people help me stay updated.  If you want to send you child to VBS call the church office at 229-8111 for more information and to pre-register your children.

 

 

 

Baptist Press – hhttp://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

This Monday is a great day to be alive and serving God!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

For where your treasure is,

there your heart will be also.

~Matthew 6:21~

 

 

 

Donald Duncan is hospitalized to identification and treatment of a health problem.  Please keep him in your prayers.

 

 

 

Buddy Morris was able to resume chemo.  Please continue to pray for Buddy and Eleanor.

 

 

 

Brian Tate is at MD Anderson with plans to not travel there for a while.  Thank God for his good report.

 

 

 

The corona -19 virus is still a problem.  Please pray for those who are dealing with it now and those whose health is compromised causing them to fight real hard to stay healthy.

 

 

 

Please be in pray for our country in crisis again.  A few can cause major issues for many. Pray for the few to get their hearts and actions in the right places.

 

 

 

Please pray for local churches that are planning to have VBS in the next month.  July will be a busier month then usual because of the delay caused by the virus.

 

 

 

I understand stores are now selling school supplies.  Please remember to make some purchases for Operation Christmas Child if you are able to shop.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 18th

  • 1 Kings 19:1-21
  • Acts 12:1-23
  • Psalm 136:1-26
  • Proverbs 17:14-15

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

Have a blessed day.  Try to be a blessing to at least one person today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

I will remember the deeds of the LORD;

yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.

~Psalm 77:11~

 

 

 

Barrett Travis is still at North Oaks waiting for the last test results.  In the meantime, he has had a change of medications.  Keep praying for Barrett.

 

 

 

FBC, Kentwood, today, please pray for two special ladies: Mildred Birch and Anne Hurst.  Please pray for these four men: Smiley Conerly, Buddy Morris, Brian Tate, and David Alford.  Pray for this couple: “Cete” and Ruby Dillon.

 

 

 

Please pray for our America.  I know we are all unhappy with the current state of events.  I know God is too!

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 15

  • 1 Kings 14:1-15:24
  • Acts 10:1-23
  • Psalm 133:1-3
  • Proverbs 17:7-8

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

 

 

 

Let’s make sure we say and do some positive things today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you,

no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are

born of water and the Spirit.

~John 3:5~

 

 

 

Glenda Harrell’s Arkansas cousin lost her husband yesterday afternoon.  Please pray for the family.

 

 

 

Please pray for Frank Cavehal, who has had a stroke.

 

 

 

Please pray for Mike Estay who has had a kidney stone issue,

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – May 21 

  • Genesis 42:18-43:34
  • Matthew 13:47-14:12
  • Psalm 18:16-36
  • Proverbs 4:7-10

 

 

3-member church closed during COVID-19 finds new life

http://www.bpnews.net/54830/3member-church-closed-during-covid19-finds-new-life

 

 

 

11-year-old issues ‘Challenge 32’ to support missions

http://www.bpnews.net/54828/11yearold-issues-challenge-32-to-support-missions

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

David and I appreciate being able to be a part of various online church services, especially those at FBC, Kentwood.  Thank all who make this possible for us.

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

“Do not be misled:

‘Bad company corrupts good character.’”

~1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Mrs. Mildred Birch fell at home two nights ago.  Thankfully, she didn’t break anything.  Please pray for her and for others.  Falling happens quickly and ofter makes for big changes in a person’s life.

 

 

 

Died: Joyce Lin, Missionary Pilot Transporting Coronavirus Supplies   –

https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2020/may/missionary-pilot-joyce-lin-died-papua-crash.html?fbclid=IwAR3V8LhYHjFWZjdQS7FWTDOD1pV-r1G8pSuBMOLU4_vHRVuGgeo88iUe-cA

 

 

 

TRUSTEES: IMB approves 59 missionaries, addresses budget concerns

http://www.bpnews.net/54811/trustees-imb-approves-59-missionaries-addresses-budget-concerns?fbclid=IwAR0ypABJfNBy6Upw-L9SrcFvH49rbTq1gYvoYZ8br-UQDUkhvv4JqvlDDVY

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – May 16th

  • 1 Samuel 18:5-19:24
  • John 8:31-59
  • Psalm 112:1-10
  • Proverbs 15:12-14

If you need a hard copy of the Scriptures for the next four months, they are available at the church office – 229-8111.

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

You may want to check out these Bible Project Videos, especially if your church does not offer Sunday School.  I think they might also be a good addition to your summer plans/. The video for this week is number nine – “Hope”.

https://bibleproject.com/explore/

 

 

 

No matter how you plan to participate in worship tomorrow, the key word is “participate”!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Friday

“Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants!

They trusted in him and defied the king’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.”

~Daniel 3:28 (NIV)~

Bro. Darryl preached from Daniel 3 on April 8th.  What is God able to do for you?

 

 

 

Today, I want to think about the children in our church.  They love to sing.  They love the children’s moments.  They love to do crafts.  They love Bible stories, Bible drills, missionary stories, VBS, summer camp, VBS,  and so much more.  I know they have missed their teachers and their friends at church.  Keep them safe at home until you, the parents and grandparents, feel it is safe to get them back in church.  Pray for your children and grandchildren, teach them at home, have them read Bible stories to you, etc,  Invest in them.  Encourage them.  Brag on them.  They will be blessed.  You will too!

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – May 15

  • 1 Samuel 17:1-18:4
  • John 8:21-30
  • Psalm 111:1-10
  • Proverbs 15:11

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

IMB temporarily relocates personnel due to COVID-19 –

http://www.bpnews.net/54792/imb-temporarily-relocates-personnel-due-to-covid19

 

 

 

Missionaries strive to advance Gospel as IMB adapts to financial challenges

http://www.bpnews.net/54805/missionaries-strive-to-advance-gospel-as-imb-adapts-to-financial-challenges

 

 

 

FIRST-PERSON: ‘Do nothing’ and ‘do everything’ on social media

http://www.bpnews.net/54794/firstperson-do-nothing-and-do-everything-on-social-media

 

 

 

Pray for our state, Louisiana, as we enter Phase I to open our state up again.  Be careful!  Be safe!  Respect the people who choose to begin the change back to a normal routine.  Respect the people, who for the sake of sickness or age, decide not to return to their previous routine at this time.  Pray for everyone!

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

“Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.”

~James 1:22 (ESV)~

 

 

 

Please pray for two people who will have procedure today now that elective surgery is again an option.

  • Ricky Russell of Chesbrough will have a heart procedure today.  He has to be at the hospital early today.  The hardest part for his family is that they will have to wait until Tuesday to hear an update.  As you pray for Ricky, please also pray for Brenda, Jeanna, and Vernon.
  • Fay Chadwick Todd of Arcola has helped her family through a number of health issues.  Today is her turn for surgery.  She will be having knee surgery.  Pray for her to do well with the post-surgery care too.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – May 11

  • 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15
  • John 6:43-71
  • Psalm 107:1-43
  • Proverbs 15:1-3

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Annie Armstrong – https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2562785927337479

 

 

 

Churches will have some catching up to do with Operation Christmas Child when all this “stay-at-home” time is over.  Thanks to the lady who recently gave me $20.00 for OCC purchases.  I haven’t been shopping for OCC since February, but certainly look forward to more OCC shopping and the church “catching-up” on purchases so we will be ready for packing in the fall.

 

 

 

Let’s continue to pray about the Covid – 19 problem in our area, our country, and around the world.  Thankfully, most people have been spared of fighting this virus and most who had it survived.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Rejoice always,

pray continually,

give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

~‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:16-18~

 

 

If you are discouraged and tired of the present circumstances, take some time to focus on and pray about believing the verse above.  This verse may help you get through some difficult days.  Then, take action and do some things that will help you and others.

  • Make some phone calls to others who might need encouragement.
  • Send some “just because” cards or even text messages or emails.
  • Pick some flowers or share a plant with a gardener.
  • Cook and share a meal or a treat.
  • Volunteer with a church or organization that is helping others.
  • Teach someone how to use FB or You–Tube to locate church services to view.
  • Cut grass, weed-eat, or mulch for someone who appreciates their yard, but is unable to do so for themselves.
  • Prepare a flower arrangement for someone in the cemetery.
  • Pick up basic groceries for someone who is unable to shop for themselves.
  • Take a bag of light bulbs with you and volunteer to change those that are out at the homes of older people.
  • Share a plant or a single flower.
  • Offer to read the Bible or pray fort someone over the phone.
  • Make your own prayer list.  Pray.  Adjust the list daily.  Pray.
  • The list is endless.  Think about needs and take action!  What you can do for others will be a help to them and to you!

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – May 9

  • 1 Samuel 5:1-7:17
  • John 6:1-21
  • Psalm 106:13-31
  • Proverbs 14:32-33

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

Annie Armstrong Offering – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/about/the-mission/

 

 

 

Give thanks in all circumstances.  Remember, God is in control.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

“If you want better insight and discernment . . .

learn the importance of reverence for the Lord and of trusting him . . .

He shows how to distinguish right from wrong, how to find the right decision every time.”

~Proverbs 2:3-5, 9 (TLB)~

 

 

 

Get ready for church today.  It may come as live-streamed, a drive in, a talk from a kitchen table, or a rocking chair on a front porch.  Our local pastors have really been creative.  This is a good thing.  I’m so glad the doors of the the churches were not locked and pastors all took a look vacation.  You can make you decisions now about what service or services you plan to attend.

FBC, Kentwood will livestream at 10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. today.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – May 3

  • Judges 17:1-18:31
  • John 3:1-21
  • Psalm 104:1-24
  • Proverbs 14:20-21

 

 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America missions!

  • How are the gifts used?

    Every dollar given goes to train and resource thousands of missionaries involved in church planting and compassion ministries who share the life-transforming gospel of Jesus Christ across the United States, Canada and their territories.

    What is this year’s theme, scripture verse and national goals?

    The 2020 theme is “It’s All About the Gospel”. The scripture verse is “For I passed on to you as most important what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the scriptures.”(1 Corinthians 15:3-4 CSB). The national goal is $70 million.

 

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee