Category: Operation Christmas Child

Wednesday

Why, my soul, are you downcast?

Why so disturbed within me?

Put your hope in God,

for I will yet praise him,

my Savior and my God.

~Psalm 42:11~

Update on Justin Lambert

Today couldn’t have gone better at MRC! Justin done OUTSTANDING 😍 the only thing that stumped him was not knowing the month and year he but other than that he got 100 A+ LOL He still doesn’t have a definitive date as to when he will be moving to MRC but as soon as we do I’ll let yall know. After the evaluation we went and ate lunch at the Cornerstone cafe in the hospital and just relaxed out of the facility for a while. Then to top it off, after lunch we wheeledJustin Lambertt over to UMMC’S NSICU unit and visited one of his Dr’s and several of his nurses. We will definitely have to go back for another visit after completion of MRC therapy to visit them again and visit the ones we didn’t get to see today. They were all speechless at the amazing improvements he has made. God has been so good to us!!!!!
On another note 😠 when we got back to Methodist Specialty Care we were discussing Justins trach with the head of RT. We’ve been thinking that he would be getting the trach changed to a cuffless trach Thursday to get prepared to take it out completely (bc that’s what we were told at the beginning of this month). Well once again the head of RT hasn’t even spoken to the Dr about it yet 😡 she is supposed to talk to him tomorrow but if not I will take matters into my own hands again and call the ENT I took him to last month and get this matter taken care of. One way or another I’m going to try to have it out by the time he goes to therapy so it doesn’t hinder his time there.
On behalf of our family I’d like to express how much each and every prayer, call, text, message, visit, and everything else you all have done for us means to us! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

Mr. Harlon Toney continues to be in need of our prayers.  He would appreciate yours.
Shira Easley has been transferred to Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe.  Please pray for Shira.
Jimmy Wall passed away.  At this time, there is still no obituary.
Roy M. Stewart, Jr.

September 29, 1926 – October 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3945520&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A11-12&version=NIV
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Children in Action will meet at 6 P.M. tonight.  I’m looking forward to class!

Third Thursday at the Cabin tomorrow at 6:30.

I’m looking forward to receiving bags of individually wrapped candy for Operation Christmas Child.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

“God has given each of you some special abilities;

be sure to use them to help each other,

passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.”

~1 Peter 4:10 TLB~

 

Shira Easley is having some health problems and has been hospitalized in Covington.  Please pray for her.

 

 

The Associational WMU meeting yesterday was  so touching/inspiring.  I am so appreciative of those who have worked so hard following the flood and those who continue to help others.  What a witness some of our area churches have been and continue to be!  Thanks, Osyka Baptist Church, for sharing your experiences from your heart.

 

Arcola Presbyterian Church

There will be a church service at the old Presbyterian Church that is connected to the (Arcola Roseland) cemetery on October 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM. This is the annual homecoming service for the community as many in our area attended the church. Please come and celebrate the history of the oldest church in Tangipahoa parish. (The church meets twice a year, spring and fall.)

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children in Action – Wednesday at 6 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 Thursday

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10:00

Operation Christmas Child  Need – Individually wrapped hard candy

 

Serving God is a wonderful way to go through life.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday – The Lord’s Day

 

When I consider your heavens,

the work of your fingers,

the moon and the stars,

which you have set in place,

what is mankind that you are mindful of them,

human beings that you care for them?

~Psalm 8:3-4~

 

Bubba Huckaby is home.  Pray for him as he regains some strength.  Pray for Linda, his caregiver.

Belinda Hostetter of Ponchatoula is a friend and David’s former co=worker who has been with us for Third Thursday meetings a couple of times.  She is recovering from a fall she had last week.  Pray for her as she endures the recovery time.

Marvin L. Stevens

May 08, 1958 – October 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3943892

Miley “Buddy” David Bailey, Jr.

August 11, 1946 – October 14, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3943917

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child – We now need lots of individually wrapped hard candy which will be bagged for each of the boxes.  Candy canes and other Christmas candy would be especially nice.  You can bring your donations to my classroom.  Thanks!  It is now less than two weeks until our packing party.

 

Associational WMU Meeting

  • Monday
  • 10 A..M.
  • Montpelier Baptist Church
  • Speakers – Rev. Joe Weaver and ladies from Osyka Baptist Church
  • All of you interested in missions are invited to come.

 

Third Thursday

  • This week
  • Our “Cabin”
  • 6:30 P.M.
  • Food, fellowship, devotional, and music

 

Thanks for reading.  Now, it’s time for praying.

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

 

You, LORD, are my lamp;

the LORD turns my darkness into light.

~2 Samuel 22:29~

Good news from Brenda Russell , Jeana’s mom – Jeanas surgeon just came by he says he not worried and instead of having to operate they are gonna put wound vac in later this morning bedside. All i can say is God is so good and answered prayers. Thank all of u for ur prayers

got a good report on his last round of tests.  We are thanking God for the good news.

Mr. Harlon Toney has been undergoing medical tests.  Some results are leading to more testing.  Please pray for Mr. Harlon and his family.

My David is able to see!  For a while he wondered if that was going to happen.  His vision is far from perfect, but it continues to slowly improve.  The gas bubble in the right eye has not broken up yet.  We’re looking ahead with hopes for better vision.

David and I are blessed to have the “cabin”.  We had company last week.  Now, we are preparing for three events for next week.  We thank Him for allowing us to have this special place.

Third Thursday – One of our gatherings at the cabin next week is the monthly Third Thursday that is so special to us.  Every month, I say it is the best night of the month.  I fully expect Thursday to be the same way.  We meet at 6:30, if you want to see for yourself.

 

Operation Christmas Child  We are coming to the conclusion of our collecting and preparing for packing shoeboxes in two weeks.  Two weeks from today, we will be filling the shoeboxes.  Then, this time next month, we will be a drop-off location for the first time.  I believe in Operation Christmas Child because David and I have seen it at work!

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 9:23-27 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+9%3A23-27&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Make some plans and preparations so you can worship the King tomorrow!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest.”

~Matthew 11:28 RSV~

 

Yesterday’s Update on Jeana Lee-Newton:

I am at Dr appt with jeana in New Orleans two places in her stomach have pulled a loose and she has two holes in her stomach putting her back in hospital again says he’s going to put wound vac in her stomach PLEASE pray for her again she’s been really nauseous and vomiting last 3-4 days . Of course she’s very upset so please pray for us all its really taking a toll on me and for sure her. Thanks for the prayers

Jimmy Schwartz is doing much better.  Please continue to pray for him.

Mr. Roy Stewart of Amite is very sick.  Pray for his family, especially his daughter, Nancy, who is extremely close to him.  Mr. Roy was the owner/pharmacist of Drive-In Drugstore in Amite for many years.

“Miss” Bessie Hayden had laser surgery yesterday to improve her vision.  She’s doing very well and looking forward to being able to see better.

 

David and I had two great experiences Wednesday and Thursday.  What a blessing for us!

  • Wednesday, along with Andy and Betty Taylor, we visited and shared the Lord’s Supper with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Harrell.  I can’t tell what a blessing it was for us.  Thanks to Andy and Betty.
  • Thursday, along with a number of others from church, we participated in the worship service at Kentwood Manor.  The residents there love to sing hymns as much as I do!  It was another great blessing.  Thanks to each person, residents and visitors, who participated.

 

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 12:1-3

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Bible Study 

  • This morning at 10:00
  • John 10:22-42

The Associational WMU meeting will be Monday at Montpelier at 10:00 featuring Bro. Joe Weaver and ladies from his church, Osyka,  explaining their recent brown bag ministry following the flood.  Come learn how your church can minister to others in this and other ways.

 

Operation Christmas Child:  Please bring bags of individually wrapped hard candies.  Christmas candy, especially candy canes, large or small, would be wonderful.

 

Jesus GAVE his life for us!  What can we do to serve Him?

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“This is what the LORD Almighty said:

‘Administer true justice;

show mercy and compassion to one another.

Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless,

the foreigner or the poor.

Do not plot evil against each other.’

~Zechariah 7:9-10~

 

 

Bubba and Linda Huckaby – Today, I want to add Bubba’s faithful caregiver.  We all know the importance the caregiver is in the care and recovery from any illness.  As you pray for one, pray also for the other one.

Christian Smalley and his family – Christian is Karen Miller’s grandson who was injured while playing baseball.  He continues to need our prayers.

Bruce and Dorothy Fussell – Both have been sick.  Their daughter is the caregiver for both of them.

Continue to pray for the Schwartz family.  Jimmy is slowing “losing ground”.

 

 

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+John+2%3A15-17&version=NIV

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children in Action, our missions organization, will study Matthew 14:13-21 tonight.  It’s about the loaves and fish.  Bring you children and grandchildren and see how we will use a cartoon and Goldfish crackers.  We meet at 6 P.M. in the L-wing.

 

The Associational WMU will meet Monday at Montpelier.  The pastor and some ladies from Osyka Baptist Church will be there to tell us about one of their flood relief activities that involved the whole church, a brown bag ministry.  You don’t have to be a member of a WMU or even a lady to come.   We will begin at 10 A.M.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10 A..M. and has plans to complete John 10.  It’s always a good time to join Bible Study.

 

Missions Need – HARD, INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED CANDY!  Each of our 325 shoeboxes will have a small bag of candy.  We are almost ready to pack them up, so now is the time to bring in lots of hard candy.  You can leave it in the office if I am no there.

 

Do your best today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

Each of you should use

whatever gift you have received

to serve others,

as faithful stewards

of God’s grace in its various forms.

~1 Peter 4:10~

 

Please pray for Susan Rimes.  This month marks five years since she started having problems with kidney stones.  Sadly, she is still having the same issue.  Please pray for her and for her family.

Robbie Lynn Kirby doesn’t live here any more, but we still hurt to hear that her health is not good.  Remember to keep her in your prayers.

The Schwartz family continues to ask us to pray for God’s mercy and comfort as Jimmy goes through some difficult days.

George Eddie Lee is doing better this week than last week.  Thank God for that improvement.

 

Dudley Olive Magee

November 26, 1930 – October 08, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3936270&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – I  John 2:7-11

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child “Shoebox” Folding – Yesterday morning, a number of people gathered to help prepare our shoeboxes for packing at the end of the month.  Even though we are doing more boxes than ever before, the boxes were complete and neatly stacked by groups in two hours!  That’s good, but the very best part is that there was such a sweet, loving spirit that could not be denied.   We all felt so blessed to be a part of doing something special to help children around the world have some meaningful gifts, but mainly to have the opportunity to learn about Jesus and his love for them.

Opportunity – Thursday, at 10:30, we will be at Kentwood Manor.  Join us in being a  bright spot in their lives this week.  Bubba Roberts and his guitar will be part of the group and such a joy to the residents.

 

Be an instrument of joy, peace, and contentment this week.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

For I desire mercy,

not sacrifice,

and acknowledgment of God

rather than burnt offerings.

~Hosea 6:6~

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. Burnell Simpson and Jimmy Schwartz as well as their caregivers and family.

Prayers are still needed for those who have been, are, and will be in the path of Hurricane Matthew.  Also, pray for those who are already in place to help them recover.  We have great work done by Samaritan’s Purse and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.  They are big organizations that go wherever the need is and do it well.  I thank God for them.

Nerlie Eugene “Cadillac” Smith

July 17, 1933 – October 07, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3934662

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 13:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 13:1-4

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Mark Your Calendar

  • Tonight – McComb Gospel  Opry – 6 P.M.
  • Sunday – Annual Associational Meeting for all Churches – Montpelier – 6 P.M.
  • Monday – “Shoebox” Folding – 9 A.M. and 6 P.M.
  • Wednesday – Missions Class for Children – 6 P.M.
  • Friday – Bible Study – Starting with John 10:22 – 10 A.M.

 

Jason and his family left for the long ride home this morning.  They live in the hills of northwest Georgia and not in the coastal area.  Some of you have asked.  We appreciate your concern.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

 

These are the things you are to do:

Speak the truth to each other,

and render true and sound judgment in your courts;

~Zechariah 8:16~

 

Jeana Lee-Newman is doing well.  She had a check-up yesterday and was doing even better than hr doctor expected.  She’ll go back in a week for another check-up.

Please continue to pray for the Schwartz family.

Bring Your Bible to School Day – http://www.bringyourbible.org/ – TODAY!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Matthew 11:27-30

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Mark Your Calendar!

  • Fridays at 10: Bible Study
  • Saturday, October 7 – Gospel Opry in McComb 601-600-6704
  • Sundays at 9:15 – Sunday School
  • Wednesdays at 6 – Missions class for children
  • Monday,  October 10th – Shoebox folding at 9 A..M. and 6 P.M.
  • Monday, October 17 – Quarterly Associational WMU Meeting at Montpelier (Leadership at 9/ All at 10/Speakers sharing about disaster relief/ Potluck lunch to follow
  • Tuesday, October 25 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – The Cafe at 11 A.M.

 

Pray for a  good recovery for those who have faced Hurricane Matthew and good preparations for those who have yet to meet him.  (Disaster relief workers from Florida have returned home to prepare their own places for Matthew’s Arrival.)

Anna .Lee 

Monday

“I have learned to be content

whatever the circumstances.”

~Philippians 4:11 NIV~

 

Mr. Harlon Toney has been hospitalized in Lacombe again.  He should be able to come home today.  Pray for Mr. Harlon.

 

Yesterday, I saw the lady I delivered the Christian magazines to so she can use them in the jail ministry.  She was thrilled with the literature you helped me collect.  She said they usually have up to 15 inmates to come to “prayer time”.  Thursday, they had about 40!  She was thrilled.

Now she has an additional request.  She said the inmates want Bibles.  If you have any old ones you can share or if you want to purchase some new ones, she would be blessed to share them there.

 

The training for Operation Christmas Child Saturday was very informative and encouraging.  I was glad to have been a part of the event.  Thanks to all who attended and will participate in a Drop-Off Station.

 

Scripture Writing – I Timothy 6:6-10 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+Timothy+6%3A6-10&version=NIV

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Two Rivers Baptist Association will hold their annual senior adult revival beginning this morning.  Today, we will meet at FBC, Kentwood at 9:00 for fellowship and choir practice.  The service will begin at 10:00 and will be followed by lunch.  Rev. Rusty Durand from Montpelier will be the speaker today.  I hope many of you will be able to attend.

Anna Lee