Category: Operation Christmas Child

Sunday

 For the word of God is alive and active. 

Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

~Hebrews 4:12  (NIV)~

(This is the Scripture my sister shared with me the day of David’s bone marrow surgery this week.)

 

 

 

Jimmy Tolar has made good improvement while in rehab.  The family is hoping he will be able to come home soon.  Please continue to pray for the Tolar family.

 

 

Every report I received about the senior adult revival was good.  I’m sorry we were not able to attend this year.  I hope many of you were able to attend.

 

 

The backpacks packed in Youth on Mission have arrived in Appalachia.  The class was able to study the area and the need for help too.  Thanks to those who are there making delivery of items for the people there.  I don’t know who receives the biggest blessing – the ones who donated items, the ones who delivered the items, or the ones who received the items.  I think it was a win, win, win situation!  Let’s all plan to help again next year in some way.

 

 

Friday, seventeen OCC shoeboxes were packed.  If you paid to ship two, three, or five boxes, you boxes are ready for shipment.  This week, those who paid shipping on ten or eleven boxes will have their boxes packed.  If you would like to help with the packing, please let me know this morning at church.  I get excited to see all the red and green boxes.  Some of you have recently turned in boxes.  I’ll try to get a new count of completed boxes this week.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Jeremiah 5-6
  • Psalm 119:49-56
  • 3 John

 

 

 

Rock of Ages

 

 
God has a blessing for you this Lord’s Day.  Don’t miss it>

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands.

As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.

~2 John 1:6~

 

 

This morning I would like to add the name of Toni Holland of Greensburg.  Toni has had surgery for a newly diagnosed problem.  Pray for this energetic, young lady with a lovely, caring personality.

 

 

 

Pray for an unnamed young man who is struggling with some health issues.

 

 

 

With the help of one of my young friends, seventeen shoeboxes were packed yesterday afternoon.  These are for some of you who paid shipping costs.    I have more to pack Monday.  I’m so thankful for those of you who helped make/purchase the items used in the boxes. Those mission project days are paying off in a big way!  What a blessing you are to lots of children around the world!

 

 

To the “Youth on Mission” who helped pack the backpacks last Sunday, the boxes are now in the Appalachians and will soon be in the hands of some young people who will really be able to use the items the backpacks.  Thanks for being a part of a great ministry.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Jeremiah 3-4
  • Psalm 119: 41-48
  • 2 John

 

 

“The Nail-Scarred Hand” – Can you picture yourself placing you hand in the hand of the one who had his hands nailed to the cross?  It’s the best decision you can ever make!

 

 

 

Have a great weekend.  Don’t get too busy in the things that life throws at you to do something as simple as placing your hand in the hand of Jesus.  He will never lead you astray!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.

Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

~Luke 6:35~

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 64
  • Psalm 119:9-16
  • I John 3

 

 

Cheryl Wilson got a better than expected.  The family gives credit to God and to all their prayer warriors.

 

 

 

We saw Mr. Fernie Ray and “Miss” Carol Jean Gill yesterday at a doctor’s office.  I thank God for her recovery from an awful wreck!  I also thank God for her faithful and loving caregiver.

 

 

 

The senior adult revival went well according to the reports I heard.  Pray for the revival today as they meet at FBC, Greensburg.

 

 

“One Day at a Time”  – Thinking of the many people from our area who are sick and the spiritual sickness that is spreading across our country and world, I think this is appropriate for today.

 

 

 

In the midst of a busy time in my life, God has given me an opportunity to speak at an area church.  I pray I can fulfill that request in a way that honors God.

 

 

I think some things we do have to be intensional.  Sometimes, finding a way to be a blessing in one of those.  Let’s focus on others and what God wants us to do today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“[Christ’s] body is fitted together perfectly.

As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole Body is healthy and growing and full of love.” 

~Ephesians 4:16 NLT~

 

 

Darryl Ray Carruth is feeling well and sleeping well after a stent in his heart.  Thank God for a successful procedure and a fast improvement.

 

Tuesday of last week at Ochsner on O’Neal. I saw two familiar faces in the hallway.  They were on the way to find snack machines and to take a break as I was.  Carl Wayne and Stephanie Grice had just received word that her mother has cancer.  Now, a week later, Cheryl Wilson is beginning treatment.

Tomorrow is a really big day for our family. We have to be at the hospital at 8 am for surgery for my mom Cheryl Wilson. The surgeon will be putting in a port for chemo, doing a biopsy of her tumors and running a scope. While we know that God has got this, we are human and are nervous and worried. Please, if you have the time in your schedule, take a moment and pray for us tonight, tomorrow…whenever you can. Prayers and our faith truly are the only things getting us thru day by day. I have said it before and I will say it again: let your loved ones know you care about them. Don’t be petty and selfish and vindictive because you will wake up one day and realize time is limited and you could have done better.

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Bryan Tate is making some forward progress at MD Anderson.
Good news today. No active cancer cells in the marrow. Still has to take at least 8-12 more treatments.
Please pray for these and other needs today.
Read the Bible
  • Isaiah 59
  • Psalm 115
  • I Peter 5

 

 

See You at the Pole – Today

Get you students to school early this morning so they can participate.  Also, make plans to have them in attendance at the big rally at The Lighthouse at FBC, Kentwood tonight.

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Less than five weeks until collection begins.  FBC, Kentwood will again be a collection site.  Get those “shoeboxes” ready!

 

 

 

I want to end this post with another song that is very meaningful to me, “Great is Thy Faithfulness”.

Thank-you for reading my post today.  I hope you know the greatness of our God!
Anna Lee

Sunday

Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”  

Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”

~Acts 26:28-29~

 

 

Today, I would like to ask for continued prayer for Jimmy Tolar, Theople Hurst, Bessie Hayden, Phillip Strickland, Linda Callihan, Buddy Morris, Buddy Waller, Brian Tate, and Wilma Smith.

 

 

This morning Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will serve breakfast at 8:00.  The breakfast gives us an opportunity to contribute to a local family with a need.  The ladies of the church carefully select a family each month.  The breakfast is delicious.  The opportunity to help meet a need is a good ministry in our area.

 

 

Tuesday, the “young” ladies of FBC,K will gather to honor our members who have had birthdays during the month.  The ladies being honored at The Cafe Tuesday at 11:00 are Yvonne Birch, Ann Smith, Jan Yarborough, Mary Miller,  Glenda Schilling, and Betty Simpson.  The lunch is dutch treat.  The birthday cake is always delicious.

 

 

Mission opportunities for our children and youth

  • Children in Action – Wednesdays at 6 P.M.
  • Youth on Mission – Sundays at 5 P.M.

 

 

Mission opportunities for all

  • Georgia Barnett offering for Louisiana ministries
  • Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child “Shoeboxes”

 

 

Read the Bible today.

  • Isaiah 57
  • Psalms 113
  • I Peter 3

 

 

Today’s inspirational song – “Because He Lives”

 

 

 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

”Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.”

~Romans 12:5 GW~

 

 

Pray for Jimmy Tolar and his family as he will have a tranche put in this morning.

 

 

Phillip Strickland is better and has been released from Ochsner in New Orleans.  Please pray for him and his sweet family.

 

 

Mrs. Jerrye Ichter passed away this week.  She and Bro. Bill served as music minister missionaries in Brazil for many years.  They also served at FBC, Amite before going on the mission field.  Her memorial service will be shared live via the FBC, Minden’s website Monday afternoon.  https://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistminden/?__xts__[0]=68.ARBfUBssOfQ9W9ntHoPTF1bSliCPAXzP2Shnuh4Z0x7ZCKq4tmyt-NMAWL2qIvwyYmIkrBhZ1hL-bGxEkoaS06xbjko8rdVLUvc3QiissfR_wACIevJUJ5syS1P1Xp7bxKJqxtsxZkemMWBEOZijTbS1Sveo5GGl3No1WzW86pH5ymjMbMDa3h8&__tn__=HH-R .

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 56
  • Psalm 112
  • I Peter 2

 

 

 

Thanks to all who gave to pay shipping for “shoeboxes”.  I gladly will fill your boxes for you.  I believe we should send as many as possible because that means we will reach more families for the Lord.  You can write your check to Samaritan’s purse and give it to me until the end of October.  Thanks for your participation.

 

 

The Youth on Mission class is growing.  We meet on Sunday evenings at 5:00 in the missions classroom.  This week we will begin packing some backpacks for children who live in Appalachia and begin to learn storying so we can share God’s Word with others.

 

 

Today is Day 7 of the Week of Prayer for Louisiana Missions, Georgia Barnett Offering.

 

 

 

 

I really like the song “God on the Mountain”.  This clip shows Lynda Randal as she sings at a Gaither concert.  I hope you love it and feel it like I do.

 

 

 

May this day be a blessing in your like as you bless others.  Share some of God’s love today!  Actions always speak louder than words!

Anna Lee

Sunday, the Lord’s Day

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.  

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

1 John 5:13-14

 

 

Thanks to all who came to the fellowship hall and worked to complete more projects for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.  That was our last Saturday workday for 2018.

 

 

 

Mr. Jimmy Tolar has improved.   He is alert and talking,  Please keep him in your prayers.

 

 

Continue to pray for all the victims of displacement and/or damage from “Florence”.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 51
  • Song of Solomon 7:6-13
  • James 2

 

 

Don’t forget the Week of Prayer for the Georgia Barnett Offering for work in Louisiana.

Day 1: Philadelphia Baptist, Horseshoe

ASK God to continue his great work at Philadelphia at Horseshoe Drive.

ASK God to use the funds given through the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering to revitalize other churches that are struggling across our state.

PRAY for Clay Fuqua, campus pastor of Philadelphia Church at Horseshoe Drive.

[Please note: On Day 1 of the Prayer Guide we incorrectly referenced Elijah when it should be Ezekiel. We have corrected this here and on the downloadable versions. We apologize to you (and both prophets) for this error.]

“Can these dry bones live?” This was the question God asked Ezekiel over 2,500 years ago. Ezekiel replied, “Sovereign Lord, only you know.” God has a passionate desire to breathe life into places where His Spirit moved mightily in past years.

Imagine a church so packed in the ‘70s that, in order to accommodate the crowds, chairs had to be placed in the aisles. This was Horseshoe Drive Baptist Church in the ‘70s. This church knew how to think big.

This didn’t last though. As the years went by, Horseshoe experienced a steady decline. But a small group of members, grieved by the state of their church, surrendered to do whatever it would take to see God breathe life into a once thriving faith community.

With the leadership of Philadelphia Baptist Church in Deville and some funds provided by the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering, Horseshoe Drive is once again growing and impacting their community. New visitors are showing up at their doors and the waters of the baptistry are stirring.

These faithful members asked, “Can these dry bones live again?” God answered with a resounding, “YES.” What does God wa

nt to resurrect in your life and church? Remember, it’s not over when God is in it.

What is God doing in your heart to bring dead things to life?

 

 

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Friday

Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.

~Jude 1:21~

 

Read the Bible 

  • Isiah 49
  • Song of Solomon 7:1-5
  • Hebrews 13

 

 

Please pray for Mrs. Grace Chadwick, a patient at the nursing home in Greensburg.  “Miss” Grace is their oldest patient and the oldest friend David and I have.  She is very sick today and has been moved to ICU.  The family will be most appreciative of your prayers.

 

 

Mr. Jimmy Tolar was a patient at Hood Memorial yesterday..  Pray for Mr. Jimmy and his family.

 

 

Thank God for a place and medical staff close to home to care for these two.

 

 

Don’t forget to come to the fellowship hall in the morning for Mission Project Day.  I hope to see you at 9 A.M.

 

 

Tomorrow night, Spring Creek will host the associational Harvest Revival Service with Dr. Preston Nix preaching.

 

 

Your faithful prayers mean so much to others.

Anna Lee

Thursday

”A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.”

~Proverbs 15:14 NLT~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 48
  • Psalm 108
  • Hebrews 12

 

 

You can get a good overview of missions in Louisiana by looking at this site.

https://georgiabarnette.org/

 

 

It’s beginning to look a lot like a missions project day!  I hope to see you Saturday morning at 9 A.M. in the fellowship hall to work on some project for Operation Christmas Child.  Everyone, men, women, boys, and girls, is invited to participate.    This will be out last project day before the collection week, which is coming up in November.

 

 

I was asked to add a very sick child to our prayer list.  He is Lane Gottschalk.  Please pray for him.

 

 

Please continue to pray for the people in the path of Hurricane Florence.  Pray for the storm trackers as they make predictions that influence many lives.  Pray for electrical personnel and a disaster relief people as they head into that area to help the people who will have problems with the storm.

 

 

Many of the storms of our lives don’t come with names in alphabetical order or so much warning, but they some unannounced and without all the outside help.  That’s okay, because God is there for us.  He can handle any of the problems we face if we give him our worries.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

~1 Thessalonians 1:3~

 

 

What a day with lots of memories yesterday (9/11) was.  May today be a day of preparation for people in the path of Hurricane Florence.  May families make wise decisions regarding the storm.  I clearly remember how life stopped it’s regular routine after Hurricane Katrina. 

 

 

Pray for Baptist Disaster Relief teams as they get in place to begin hurricane relief.  Thank God for the many people who so freely give of themselves to help those in need.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 47
  • Song of Solomon 6:6-13
  • Hebrews 11
Saturday, we will have out last mission project day for Operation Christmas Child. for 2018.  I hope you will join us from 9-Noon as we complete more projects that make items for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.
Anna Lee