Category: Missions

Tuesday

I will remember the deeds of the LORD;

yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.

~Psalm 77:11(NIV)~

 

Please continue to pray for David Bryant.  He is about the same as last week.

My David will have the second cataract surgery today.  Pray will be work our better than the first one.

Our Georgia son and grandson are on a two week hiking trip at Philmont,the boy scout camp in New Mexico.  My grandson turns fourteen today.  Pray all the scouts show they have wonderful skills and stay safe.

The fifteen mission volunteers from Montpelier Baptist Church are safely back home.  I’m sure each of them has wonderful experiences with people there they will be telling for a long time.  May the people they worked with be impacted for eternity.

 

Coming soon:

  • The Operation Christmas Child wreaths still have items that need to be purchased.  Please help on a monthly basis if you can, so we will have enough to fill boxes for many boys and girls in October.
  • Ladies Night will have a patriotic theme this month.  We have fantastic speakers and soloists coming.  Please share the time and date with others: 6:15 on Thursday, June 23rd.
  • The Young Ladies’ Birthday Party will be at 11:00 on Tuesday, June 21st at The Cafe.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10:00 and study John 7.
  • Kids on Mission will be beginning at FBC, K on Wednesday evenings.  I look forward to this opportunity.  If anyone needs more information, please ask me.
  • Friendship Circle Sunday School class has been studying some great lessons from the Old Testament.  Join us at 9:15 to learn more about Samuel, King David, and others.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 2: 5-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

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Anna Lee

Saturday

Greater love has no one than this:

to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.  

~John 15:13~

 

Sherman Cutrer‘s A-fib returned.  Needless to say, he did not get to come home yet.  Pray as the doctors work to get his medication adjusted to keep the A-fib at bay. Pray for the family, especially Jewell Kay.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has be in and out of the hospital again.  Remember her and her family in your prayers.

Ruthie Dykes is still at Hood Memorial.  She is better, but not ready to go home.

Justin Lambert (33) was in a motorcycle accident a few days ago.  He’s in Jackson, MS. and only has one broken bone.  Pray for him and his family and other health issues are addressed.

Jeana Lee-Newton, daughter of Ricky and Brenda Russell, will be admitted to the hospital Monday for a very important surgery. Pray for her, the medical staff, and her family.

 

The VBS program at Kentwood involved many of the children who had been in attendance all week.  It always thrills my heart to be able to teach in Bible school and hopefully plant a “seed” of missions in young hearts.  Thanks to the children for coming, the parents, and the workers at VBS.  New Zion will have their program at 6:00 Sunday night.

Right off my head, I know that Roseland, Spring Creek, and the Lord’s Church will be having VBS next week.  May “seeds”continued to be planted and nurtured.

 

Wendell Rhodus, youth minister at Oyska and former youth at Kentwood, will be ordained into the ministry at FBC Sunday night at 6 P.M.  You are invited to honor Wendell with your presence and your prayers.

 

Scripture Writing – Ephesians 4: 26-27

WaylonBailey.com

ThomRainer.com

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Reminder – Gospel Opry tonight in East McComb.  

  • 3062 Hwy. 98, McComb
  • 1-601-600-6704
  • Enjoy supper and some great Southern Gospel music TONIGHT

 

Thanks to each of you who takes time to read and pray daily.  You impact many lives!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Give yourselves to God …

surrender your whole being to him

to be used for righteous purposes.”

~Romans 6:13 TEV~

 

Please pray for Ginger Hatchel in Texas.

The Montpelier Baptist Church mission team was greatly surprised yesterday with a 6.1 earthquake that was centered about two hours away from them.  Thank God for their obedience to go and for their desire to stay despite the earthquake.  Everyone there is fine!

Several churches have had VBS this week.  They will be having programs for parents either tonight or Sunday.  Check with the churches for day and time.

 

Scripture Writing – Colossians 3:12-13

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Gospel Opry – Saturday at 3062 Hwy. 98, McComb, MS 

  • Open Mike at 5:30
  • Regular program at 6:45 (approximate times)
  • Snack bar with hot sandwiches, desert, drinks, etc.
  • Donations only
  • Great musicians
  • Southern Gospel and other wonderful music
  • House band of established musicians

Friday Morning Bible Study will not meet this morning because of VBS.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – next week

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thanks for checking this site and praying.

Anna Lee

Thursday

This is how we know what love is:

Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.

And we ought to lay down our lives

for our brothers and sisters

~ John 3:16~

Ruthie Dykes is in room 10 at Hood Memorial with an infection.  Pray for her as she improves.

Sherman Cutrer is not doing as well as his family hoped.  Please say special prayers for him, his family, and the medical staff caring for him.

Pray for Jonathan and Ashley Statham as they welcome their son into the world this morning.

VBS Day 4 – I’m as excited to teach missions again today as the children are to get to be there.  Pray for a good day for all students, teachers, and churches having VBS today.

Scripture Writing – Mark 11: 24-25

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

Thank you for praying today.  Your prayers bless “Others”.

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

Thursday

“Just as there are many parts to our bodies,

so it is with Christ’s body.

We are all parts of it,

and it takes every one of us to make it complete,

for we each have different work to do.

So we belong to each other,

and each needs all the others.”

~Romans 12:4-5 TLB~

 

Please pray for Sherman Cutrer who will be having heart bypass surgery today at OLOL hospital today.

Jeff Day had gall bladder surgery at North Oaks yesterday.  Thanks for the prayers.

Earl Calander, formerly of the Sixth Ward, will be having heart surgery on the 7th.  Please add him to your prayers.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is hopefully on the mend.  Her doctor said the eye looks much better.  Please continue to pray for her as she sees her doctor again today.

Buddy Waller began chemo yesterday. Pray for him as he follows his treatment plan.

Bobby Simpson will be seeing a doctor today concerning his back.  Pray for a good visit.

Susan Rimes says she is sore, but improving.  Let’s pray for good results from her procedure last week.

James Allen continues to be at home following his stay at North Oaks at the end of last week.  Please keep him on your prayer list.

Cindy Juban, Andy Taylor’s sister, has several health issues.  Pray for her as she deals with them and a serious vision issue.

David Bryant of Amite will have gall bladder surgery today in Lafayette.  He is still sedated almost all the time.

Susie Sharkey is doing better.  She thanks those who prayed for her.

Lois Viola Cutrer

Born: August 17, 1940
Died: June 01, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3737056&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child – “Children Start Church Despite Persecution”–

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/children-start-church-despite-persecution/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15SM&utm_content=ChildrenStartChurchWebStory-6-1-16

 

Scripture Writing – I John 1: 8-10

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Live to give, rather than receive! From http://qpolitical.com/1-chip-joanna-gaines-changing-america-easy-see/

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.

Tuesday

But from everlasting to everlasting

the LORD’s love is with those who fear him,

and his righteousness with their children’s children—

~Psalm 103:17~

Pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillon as she sees her doctor again this morning and learns about what will be done next.
Terry Callihan (brother of Karen Sue Callihan Dykes who recently passed away)
  • (February 28, 1942 – May 28, 2016
  • Greenwell Springs, Louisiana

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Terry-Callihan-103611653

 

The Memorial Day service to honor local men who have given their lives while serving our country was presented at the Hollywood Cemetery yesterday.  Well done!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Choose your own verses today

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child – all the information you need to know to pack and ship boxes to children around the world

 

Vacation Bible Schools in our area begin next week.  Check with the churches in your area for details.

Anna Lee

Saturday

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord  

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”

~Luke 1: 46-47~

 

I have a long list to share today.  Get ready to do some praying.

  • I saw one of Mrs. Hazel Smith‘s daughters.  Her mother is resting more.  The girls are staying close.  Pray for each one of them.
  • Patsy, sister of Theople Hurst and Bobbie Magee, will be having another lung surgery Thursday.  Prayers will be appreciated.
  • Susie Sharkey had a set-back yesterday following her recent foot surgery and was taken back to the hospital yesterday.  Pray for her and her family.
  • Mrs. Inez Randall is hospitalized.  Heart tests are being done.  Please pray for this sweet lady and her large family.
  • Mrs. Ruby Dillon had eye surgery almost three weeks ago.  We’ve been keeping up with her daily.  She is having complications that just don’t seem to go away.  Prayers please.
  • Chloe Neyland got a very good report on a recent visit with her cardiologist.  She doesn’t need to see her doctor for another year.  Pray her little heart continues to function so well.

Vacation Bible Schools in the various churches will begin soon.  Check the church(es) in your area to learn all the details to get children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, neighbors, and friends enrolled.

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

ThomS. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Short-term mission trips: I have a number of friends who will be going on mission trips to various countries in the coming weeks.  Pray for them and those who will be ministered to. Consider going on such a trip one day and begin praying along that line.  In the meantime, contact one of the churches sending our members to learn how you might become a supporter of the ministry.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40: 18-21

Monday is memorial day.  Remember all the families of military personnel who did not safely return from their service to our country, but who gave their lives for a country they considered great and worthy of a possible sacrifice.  I do not know of anyone in my family, but David had an uncle who gave his life in France in WWII.  Pray for all families who have lost military personnel during their service.  Pray our country will remain strong and worthy of all the sacrifices of these people.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Darbi Tolar’s surgery went well yesterday.  Thank-you for praying for her.  Now, pray for the family as they try to keep her still for a few days.

Jimmy Tolar was able to be back at church Sunday.  It was good to see him back in his pew.

Koltyn Gafford is progressing.   Each step of progress takes much work and dedication by family and professionals, but he is certainly moving in the right direction.  Keep praying.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 73: 21-26

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Thoughts, and a Song

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – This morning at 11 at The Cafe

Samaritan’s Purse – http://www.samaritanspurse.org/?utm_source=25Kin5Days-Eblast-1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-16EB&utm_content=top-logo

Spend some time enjoying the day!

Anna Lee