Category: Operation Christmas Child

Thursday

So if the Son sets you free,

you will be free indeed.

~John 8:36~

 

The family of Justin Lambert is happy to share that he is slowly showing signs of improvement.  Keep praying.

Sharon Martin would be appreciative of prayers for her family as they help care for her dad, Earlo LaBauve, who is now home west of Fluker.

Rev. Brian and Tamera Richards announce the birth of Sophia Grace Richards who was born last night at 7:26 weighing 6 lb.2.8 Oz and measuring 19 in. long.  Pray for the growing family.

 

Jesenda Dunnington

Born: May 20, 1992
Died: June 27, 2016

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Guynell A. Hess

Born: January 28, 1943
Died: June 29, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3775158

 

Scripture Writing – John 8:1-11

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

We had our first meeting with Children in Action and Mission Friends last night.  I think everyone had a good time and is looking forward to next week.  We meet again at 6 P.M. Wednesday in the L-wing.  I’m thankful for the adult volunteers and for the children who attended.  The children will be giving their offering in the next few months to make purchases for Operation Christian Child.

School supplies are being marked down for the coming year.  Check out the wreaths at church to select cards for school supplies we will need to pack our Shoeboxes.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“‘Do not seek revenge

or bear a grudge against anyone among your people,

but love your neighbor as yourself.

I am the LORD.

~ Leviticus 19:18 (NIV)~

 

Monthly benefit breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church at 8 A.M. this morning.  Come help with a need in our community.

Gently used children’s books are being accepted in my Sunday School classroom.

Operation Christmas Child items are also being accepted in my classroom.  During July we will collect school supplies.  I think the back-to-school sales are beginning.  Let’s not wait until these things go back to full price to make our purchases.

Tuesday, we will honor some “young” ladies with June birthdays.  We gather at the Cafe at 11:00.

Children’s Missions Programs

  • Planning session tonight in the L-wing at 5:30
  • Classes for preschools and children going into 1st-5th grades Wednesday at 5:00.

Friday morning Bible study begins at John:14 this week.

Ladies’ Night – If you missed the guest soloist Tuesday, I can only say you missed a tremendous blessing!

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 7:44-50

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!  Don’t try to take it from Him.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday Addition

As I opened my email this morning, I prayed for the right verse for me to pop up.  It did! Thank you, Lord Jesus!  I needed that reminder.

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~

 

Pray for Mr. Johnny and Mrs. Juanita Pritchett today and in the coming days.

Members of Justin Lambert‘s family continue to request prayers on his behalf.

Richard Dees of Amite, long time voice of WABL radio station, has been hospitalized for several days and undergoing tests.  Please pray for Richard.

Mrs. Betty Bethel, formerly of Roseland and Kentwood, passed away last night.  Services for her will be Saturday morning.  Burial will be at Arcola with her family members, I  fell confident to tell you.

Tony Arnone

Born: January 29, 1930
Died: June 14, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3759664&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – James 5:15-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Mission organizations for children will begin next Wednesday night at FBC, Kentwood. There will be a meeting for volunteer workers Sunday evening at 5:30 in the L-wing with classes 6-7 P.M. Wednesday nights.  We will have classes for children from pre-school to fifth grade in the coming school year.  (Grades 6-12 are meeting in the lighthouse for youth activities.)  I’m so excited for this to finally be on the schedule!  If you have any questions, please contact me by phone, Facebook, or email.

Tonight – Patriotic Ladies’ Night at 6:15 in the fellowship hall.  We will be so blessed by someone special who will be there.

Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Mission Project – Operation Christmas Child

  • We will be working on this until the end of October, but need to work steadily to fill many, many boxes for little children.  If we wait too late, some of those boxes will not be filled and children will miss out.
  • As always, if you can not shop for OCC, feel free to ask us to shop for you.
  • I encourage each class and group to work in the collecting and packing process.  You’ll be so blessed.

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Tomorrow at 10
  • John 7

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

May we continue to serve Him with gladness in our hearts!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

 Be on your guard;

stand firm in the faith;

be courageous;

be strong.

~I Corinthians 16:13~

 

Pray for Landon and Alisha Estay and their families.  Their unborn son passed away and joined his sister in heaven.

Please continue to pray for Wanda Smith’s dad.  There were complications during and following surgery.  Wanda said the family would appreciate your continued prayers.

Sherman Cutrer had some much needed surgery yesterday that has made a tremendous difference for him.  He is off the vent, talking, and expected to sit up and possibly walk some today.  Please continue to pray.

Chris Primes, the speaker for tomorrow’s Ladies’ Night, regretfully called to report he fell at home and broke some ribs.  He’s in much pain and has been told to expect that for four weeks before he will have relief.  Chris asked to be invited again when he is healthier.

Mrs. Sis Cox of Greensburg had surgery at Ochsner yesterday.  She came through the surgery well.  Pray for her as she recovers from surgery.

Justin Lambert had a problem yesterday that was a big concern.  Hopefully, that situation is cleared up.  Prayers are needed for Justin and for his family.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell continues to undergo tests at North Oaks.  He and his family will be appreciative of your prayers as the medical staff checks him out well.

John E. Binder

Born: October 15, 1963
Died: June 20, 2016

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Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Colossians 1:9-14

Scripture, Devotional, and a Song

 

There will be a waterslide at the church tonight From 5-7  for the children.

Children in Action (Grades 1-5) and Mission Friends (Preschool ages) will begin Wednesday of next week.  They will meet from 6-7 each Wednesday in the L-wing.  Come and be a part of something new!

Ladies’ Night will be Thursday beginning at 6:15.  This is for all ladies and girls.  Bring a friend to share the night with you.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M; John 7

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00

Operation Christmas Child (Shoeboxes) – Be a part of this awesome project!  Help us help 325 boys and girls have a special holiday season and hopefully meet Jesus because of the literature Samaritan’s Purse will add to the items we pack.  Check out the needs listed on on of the Christmas wreaths at the church.

 

Take time periodically today to pray for these needs and activities.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“The LORD brings death and makes alive;

he brings down to the grave and raises up.  

The LORD sends poverty and wealth;

he humbles and he exalts.

~1 Samuel 2:6-7~

God gives us  a “buffet” in life.  He does the timing for each choice.

As you continue to pray for Wanda Smith and her shingles, pray for her parents too. Wanda’s dad will have a valve replacement today in a Slidell hospital.

Pray for Kenneth Birch and his continuing back problem.  His doctor is investigating the possibility of a SCS, a stimulator to be put in the back to help with the pain.

Pray for Mrs. Sissy Cox of Greensburg as she has cancer surgery tomorrow at Ochsner in New Orleans.  She is Mrs. Velma Anthony’s sister.

There is good news onJustin Lambert.  He has been moved to an cooler hospital room which seems to have improved his condition.  Thank God for that small step of improvement.  Pray for his family and for the medical staff taking care of him as you pray for Justin.

There’s a number of church/community members who are having health issues/other needs.  Do what you can and what you do best for them.

Scripture Writing – Micah 7:18-19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Kids of Mission will begin at FBC, Kentwood with a waterslide event at the church from 5 – 7 Wednesday.  Please get your children and grandchildren signed up by turning in the form given at VBS and on the bulletin yesterday or by called the church office (229-8111). Thanks!  Volunteer workers can call the office or talk with me.  There will be a meeting in the L-wing Sunday night at 6:00 for those who want to help.  Weekly meetings of Kids on Missions will begin Wednesday, June 29th.

Operation Christmas Child – This is the time to get involved in the collection of items for the shoeboxes.  Get some cards from the wreaths at the church.  After making your purchases, you can leave your bags in my Sunday School classroom.

Ladies’ Night this month will be a patriotic celebration!  I am so thrilled to tell you we will have both a fantastic speaker and a soloist.  This is surely something you will want to be a part of.  It begins at 6:15 Thursday in the fellowship hall.  Feel free to wear your red, white, and blue.  Visitors are welcome to join us.

Friday morning Bible study will focus on John 7 this week.

The monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be on Tuesday, June 28th.  Ladies being honored because of June birthdays are Bettye Fussell, Sandra Arnold, Alcyon Hayden, and Barbara Hutchinson.

 

I know of three churches that will host VBS this week – Greensburg, Montpelier, and Osyka.  I also am aware to two churches taking their youth to camp – New Zion and Spring Creek.  Thank God for those giving of their time to help the children and youth.  Pray a hedge of protection around each one involved in these wonderful events.

 

Thank God for the rain and the beautiful rainbow many of you witnessed yesterday.

Anna Lee

 

 

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

The contact portion of this blog doesn’t seem to work properly.  Please send me a message on facebook, gmail, or contact me by phone or in person.

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

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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

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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