Category: Missions

Thursday

He has delivered us from such a terrible death,

and He will deliver us.

We have put our hope in Him

that He will deliver us again.

~2 Corinthians 1:10 HCSB~

 

Today, let’s focus our prayers on the faces and names of those who were once more active than they are now, the homebound.  Let’s not follow the old saying, “Our of sight, out of mind!”.  They are not limited to this quick list I made this morning.

  • Othell Williams
  • Philip and Annie Bell Harrell
  • Evelyn Bridges
  • Hazel Smith
  • Ed and Jeanette McGehee
  • Catherine Yarborough (Kentwood Manor)
  • Jimmy Schwartz
  • Frances Strickland (Landmark Nursing Home)
  • Angie Redmond (Greensburg Nursing Home)
  • Lucy Goings (Landmark Nursing Home)

Pray for those graduating from high schools, colleges, and seminaries this month.  I’ll not attempt to list them all.

Today is the National Day of Prayer across our nation.  Most towns/communities/cities will have a celebration of some sort.  If you cannot participate at the set time and location, please set aside some time to have prayer with those at your home or even alone.  In Amite, the event will be at the city hall at 11:30 this morning.  In Kentwood, the ceremony will begin at noon.  Join them if you can.

 

Scripture Writing – John 14:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study – Completing John 5 tomorrow
Operation Christmas Child – Today is a good day to get your card(s) with items you will purchase for the shoeboxes that will be packed in October.
Be sure to place yourself “Near to the Heart of God” today.
Anna Lee

Wednesday

 This is what the LORD says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,

who draws strength from mere flesh

and whose heart turns away from the LORD.

~Jeremiah 17:5~

 

Jeff Tolar’s fourth back surgery went well yesterday.  Pray for him as he recovers from the process.

Southern Baptist Missionary, Randy Hentzel, 48, a member of First Family Church in Ankeny, Iowa, – http://www.bpnews.net/46787/missionary-slain-in-jamaica-was-iowa-so-baptist

Leslie James Wall

Born: September 02, 1941
Died: May 02, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?       action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3698668&fh_id=10545

Richard Drake Tullos

Born: March 04, 1989
Died: May 01, 2016

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3698631

 

Scripture Writing – Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Ponder Anew – http://www.patheos.com/blogs/ponderanew/2016/01/08/dear-traditional-worshipers/   (I intended to post this site with Waylon Bailey’s and Thom S. Rainer’s.)

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child has officially begun for 2016.  Check one of the four OCC wreaths, select some cards, make your purchases, and turn them in to my Sunday School classroom.  Each card represents gifts costing $10 or less.   Additional cards will be added in each month.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Be a spark!

Anna Lee

Thursday

To the roots of the mountains I sank down;

the earth beneath barred me in forever.

But you, LORD my God,

brought my life up from the pit

~Jonah 2:6~

Last night, as I was preparing the devotional for tonight’s Ladies’ Night: Upsy-Daisy, I found this verse in my inbox.  It fits perfectly!  It was a God-wink!  I think we all need Scriptural reminders periodically.  God has them waiting for us!

Speaking of Ladies’ Night, it’s tonight at 6:15.  I hope each of you area ladies will be coming and bringing a guest or two.  Remind your friends from area churches.  Do it now.  If you put it off, it will be too late tomorrow.

Our musical guests will be back at popular request.  We’ll have Heather and Emily Miller sharing their talents on the violins.  You don’t want to miss these two young ladies. Not only are they talented, but they use their talents for the Lord.

 

Jennie has been here for two days.  What a surprise she gave us!  What a blessing it has been to visit, shop, and eat together!  She’ll begin her flights home about noon today.  I know her family has missed her.  They were so excited about surprising us.  We were shocked, but so pleased.  In about  twenty years of living far away, this was a first!

Please feel free to pray for her as she travels home and begins to adjust to the seven hour time difference.  Thank God for the opportunity she had to come to the states and learn some things that will impact her work with those who are learning new languages.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 6:28-34

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 North American Missions – meettheneed.org/explore/namb.php?orgtemp=3003http

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

  • “I have loved you,” says the Lord.                                                                                                                                                   ~ Malachi 1:2~

 

Women’s Ministry 

  • Tonight  – Ladies’ Night: Upsy-Daisy – 6:15 P.M.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – 10:00 A.M. – Continuation of John 5

 

Thank-you for your encouragement!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Go, stand in the temple courts,”

he said,

“and tell the people

all about this new life.”

~Acts 5:20~

 

Olivia Widas has been released from the hospital and is home again.  Thank you for praying for her.

Frieda Jones will be having her second eye surgery today.  As you pray for her, please pray for her doctor, Dr. Neil, too.

Rev. Ed Jenkins

Bro. Ed’s funeral service were yesterday at 1:00pm today at Palestine Baptist Church in Bogalusa. Bro. Ed was in the ministry for over 60 years and ministered to many of our churches in our three associations. I personally benefited from this dear servant’s ministry. He was such an encourager. – Bro. Stan

Edward Jenkins went to spend eternal life with his Lord on April 22, 2016 at the age of 90.He spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ for sixty two years as a Southern Baptist Minister throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

He is preceded in death by his father, Alonzo; mother, Josephine; wife, Oneita Stogner Jenkins; sisters, Ava Mizell, Elsie Stephenson, and brothers Erval Jenkins and Ellis Jenkins.

Edward is survived by a brother, Cleatus “Red” Jenkins; three sons, and daughter-in-laws,Lonnie and Sandy Jenkins, Charles and Brenda Jenkins, and Carey and Sharon Jenkins. “Pawpaw” dearly loved his nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Palestine Baptist Church in Bogalusa, LA from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 P.M. on Monday, April 25, 2016. The Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 P.M. Interment to follow at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Fred Brumfield will officiate the service.

Active Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Scott Jenkins, Brandon Jenkins, Josh Jenkins, Tanner Jenkins, and friends, Buddy Banks and Mike Stogner.

 

Patricia Ferlong Hart

Born: January 16, 1927
Died: April 26, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3677592
Scripture Writing – Matthew 6:25-27
North American Mission Board – Ministries – http://www.namb.net/ministries/
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminder – Ladies’ Night: “Upsy-Daisy” will begin at 6:15 tomorrow night.  Come and bring a friend.  Ladies and girls from area churches are invited to attend.

Thank-you for praying.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Tell to the generation to come

the praises of the LORD,

and His strength and His wondrous works

that He has done.”

~Psalm 78:4b NKJV~

 

My family has been plotting for a couple months to surprise us.  They did!!!! Mid-afternoon yesterday, my sister showed up with Jennie!  She has been at a conference in Denver for over a week and decided on a side trip to Kentwood for a few days before returning to her family.  David and I were SHOCKED, but very pleased to see her!  Thank to all who helped with the cover-up!  Special thanks to my son-in-law who not only allowed her to be gone for two weeks, but who is keeping everything in the household going with four children, a dog, and new job responsibilities!

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 12: 1-2

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Today the 11:00 A.M.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Meant to be Understood” – http://odb.org/2016/04/26/meant-to-be-understood/
  • Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us.                                                                                                                                          ~Romans 15:4~
  • “Holy Bible, Book Devine”

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America – Send Cities – Washington D.C. – http://www.namb.net/dc/

This day awaits us….

Anna Lee

Monday

I know that everything God does will endure forever;

nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it.

God does it so that people will fear him.

~Ecclesiastes 3:14~

 

Please continue to pray for Firma Kay Schneeweiss  who continues to have kidney stone issues.  She will appreciate your prayers.

Please pray for Sarah Newman Schneeweiss also.  She has an anxious-to-be-born son who doesn’t think he should wait about four more weeks.

Mrs. Karhryn Kuss fell at home and spent one night in the hospital being checked out. Thank God she did not break anything.

 

Scripture Writing – Colossians 3:1-3

Baptist Message Writer had Heart Attack and Passed Away in church choir. – http://baptistmessage.com/message-freelance-writer-mark-hunter-suffers-heart-attack-passes-away/

North American Missions – http://www.namb.net/vancouver/

Women’s Ministry this Week

  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • The Cafe
    • Tuesday at 11 A.M.
    • All ladies are invited.
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night: “Upsy Daisy”
    • Thursday at 6:15
    • Fellowship Hall
    • Bring guests to enjoy the night with us.
    • Ladies from  3-103 years
  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • 10 A.M.
    • Continuation of John 5
  • Please call or email me if you have any questions.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture,  and a Song

Thank you for reading this site and for praying.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.  

~2 Timothy 1:7~

 

My thankfulness today begins with the Alford family I married into and getting to have many of them here after too long of a break in family gatherings.  I feel so blessed.

Please pray for young Olivia Widas who is hospitalized while undergoing tests.  Pray a diagnosis will be found so treatment can begin.

Pine Ridge United Methodist will host their monthly breakfast buffet which always blesses a family who has a need.  Breakfast is served at 8:00 A.M.

 

Scripture Writing – Philippians 3:7-11

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/ – Read the posts from this week and  be blessed.

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

North American Missions – Toronto

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

May you be blessed today in the all you do!  May you realize how blessed you are!

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

Friday

“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
     For His mercy endures  forever.
Oh, give thanks to the God of gods!
     For His mercy endures forever.
Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords!
     For His mercy endures forever:
Him who alone does great wonders,
     For His mercy endures forever;
To Him who by wisdom made the heavens,
     For His mercy endures forever;
To Him who laid out the earth above the waters,
     For His mercy endures forever;
To Him who made great lights,
     For His mercy endures forever —
The sun to rule by day,
     For His mercy endures forever;
The moon and stars to rule by night,
                                                               For His mercy endures forever.”                                                               ~Psalm 139:1-9~

Margaret Oliver is at her daughter’s house.

Randal Varnado is home.  He mother is also.

We had another great Third Thursday gathering with people representing six different churches last night.  God blesses us so much!

Scripture Writing – I John 5:6-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – Seattle

Coming next week – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party and Ladies’ Night:”Upsy Daisy”

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Spirit Delivers” – http://odb.org/2016/04/22/the-spirit-delivers/
  • “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”                                                                                                                                                                                   ~Romans 8:26~
  • “Breathe on Me”

 

What are you going to thank God for today?

What are you going to do for Him today?

Anna Lee

Thursday

David also said to Solomon his son,

“Be strong and courageous, and do the work.

Do not be afraid or discouraged,

for the LORD God, my God, is with you.

He will not fail you

or forsake you until all the work

for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.

~1Chronicles 28:20~

 

Andy Taylor continues to rest at home. Betty said he has seen some improvement already.  Keep praying for Andy and Betty.

Kody Walker is walking, mostly with a walker.  He is taking a lot of physical therapy, but has just been released to be at home.  He is so thankful to be alive and appreciates all your prayers.

Margaret “Cissy” Oliver had some complications during her procedure and will be at OLOL for a few extra days.

Mrs. Theople Hurst is home from visiting her son.  She will be caring for her sister Patsy soon.  Pray for all of that family as they have two with serious surgery at the same time.

J.C. Miller accidentally cut off part of a finger.  He is doing well.  Pray he has no infection to slow down the healing.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has been in North Oaks.  She will returning to Kentwood soon.  Please pray for her and her family.

J.D. Smith will be having a procedure on his back at 9:40 this morning in Hammond.  This is an outpatient surgery.  Donna will be with her dad.

Frima Kay Schneeweiss continues to  need our prayers for her kidney stone problem.  She appreciates the prayers on her behalf.

Jeff Tolar will have back surgery on May 3.  This will be the second back surgery for him.  Begin praying now, please.

Jimmy Alford will get the results of the CAT scan which will show whether or not the liver ablation was helpful.  Please pray.

 

Scripture Writing – 1 John 5:1-5

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – San Francisco

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Jesus Wept” – http://odb.org/2016/04/21/jesus-wept/
  • The sting of death is sin. . . .                                                                                                               But thanks be to God!                                                                                                                              He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.                                                                                                                              ~1 Corinthians 15:56-57~
  • “Faith is the Victory”

Third Thursday at the Cabin – You are invited to join us tonight at 6:30 for a potluck meal, fellowship, great music, a thought-provoking devotional, and prayer.

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 5

 

How were you blessed today?  I hope it didn’t take you long to begin to realize you, and all the rest of us, are so blessed this and every day.

Anna Lee