Category: Other Churches

Wednesday Evening

There will be no Third Thursday Meeting this month.  David will have another eye surgery tomorrow.  We will meet next month on the Third Thursday.

 

“Cast your bread upon the waters,

for you will find it after many days.”

~Ecclesiastes 11:1 RSV~

 

Jeana Russell Lee-Newman’s doctor suggested she NOT have surgery this week because it would be too dangerous to her life.  Pray for future decisions that will be made.

Jerry Doughty has just returned from M.D. Anderson with a good report.  Thank God for that good report.

Jane Wickham came home from knee surgery.  It seems to have gone smoothly this time.  Pray for Jane as she recovers.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon continues to improve.  Thank you for all your prayers for her.

Ora Lee Wilson’s brother had a successful surgery today.  Pray for him as other issues are addressed.

Carol McDaniel Russell, formerly of Russelltown, has West Nile Virus.  She has been very sick for a couple weeks and faces at least that much more time of sickness.  Your prayers for her are warmly appreciated.

Please continue to pray for David and me as the retina specialist works on David’s eye tomorrow.  Pray he can successfully remove the cataract.

Bro. Tommy Smith of FBC, Greensburg will be conduction the funeral service for his grandmother in Florida tomorrow.  I know he will appreciate your prayer support.

 

Thank you to all who prepared and/or served food for the family of Mrs. Hazel Smith yesterday.  I know the family was thrilled by your service for then in honor of their mother/grandmother/sister/etc.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 2:9-11

Devotional, Scripture, Thought, and a Song

Please continue to pray for the many area churches having VBS this week.  Pray that young, tender hearts will be touched in each VBS.

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

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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

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

 

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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

Monday

…. who wants all people to be saved

and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

~I Timothy 2:4~

 

Patsy, sister of Theople Hurst and Bobbie Magee, will have a lung procedure today.  Pray they can get some helpful information.

Last night, David and I were blessed to join many of our neighbors as they honored Bro. Kevin and Jana Smith who have served eight years at Pine Ridge and Tangipahoa.  It was wonderful to hear of all the memories and testimonies.  Toni Travis Black, vocalists, and musicians at Galilee Baptist Church did an awesome job of leading the service.  There was plenty of foot-stomping, clapping, and singing! We were very blessed to have been a part of that special service.  God bless Bro. Kevin and Jana in their future church opportunities.

Elves Don Davis
Born: March 10, 1930
Died: June 05, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3739495

 

Scripture Writing – I John 2: 12-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Many local Vacation Bible Schools begin today.  I hope you have volunteered your time.  If not, it is not too late.  Also, make sure your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and neighbors are in attendance this week.  May young lives be eternally this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Broken to be Made New” – http://odb.org/2016/06/06/broken-to-be-made-new/
  • I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.                                                                                                    ~Psalm 119:75~
  • “Because He Lives” was the hymn I selected yesterday.  This morning, I must use that hymn again.  Yesterday, at Pine Ridge, we were blessed to hear the son of Dwayne and Toni Black and grandson of Tommy and Ginger Travis, sing his heart out.  He just completed the third grade. May God continue to use this young man for His service.

 

 Happy Monday!  Make this day meaningful in His service!

Anna Lee

Sunday & Sunday Addition

For our light and momentary troubles

are achieving for us an eternal glory

that far outweighs them all.

~2 Corinthians 4:17~

 

Scripture Writing – I John 2:9-11

 

The rain to the south is making use of my satellite impossible.  I’ll try again this afternoon.

 

Second try – Still morning!

 

Pray for fifteen (15) volunteer missionaries from Montpelier Baptist Church who have now arrived in Nicaragua.  They have made a collected items since their last trip and involved their entire church in the project.  They go once or twice each year.  Great work is done while they are there.

Some members of FBC, Greensburg will soon be going to Haiti next month. This is a also a repeat for some of their members.  I think I heard the number seven (7), but am sure someone will help me with a correction if that is not accurate. Pray for them as they continue to collect and pact items to give to the people there.

David Bryant has been transferred to Ochsner with surgery possibly on Tuesday.  Please pray for David and his family.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

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Vacation Bible Schools – Many churches will have VBS this week.  Others will be held in the coming weeks.  Check with your area church(es) to get specific information.

Due to VBS at Kentwood this week, the Ladies’ Bible Study will not meet.  The study of John 7 will begin June 17th.

Coming Soon – Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood

This will be a patriotic night!  I can tell you we will have an awesome speaker and a precious, God-filler soloist.  Plan to to join us June 23rd at 6:15 P.M.

You can also mark your calendar for the Third Monday Morning of July.  Ladies of Two Rivers will meet at Spring Creek Baptist Church and hear a report on the current update from Mt. Nebo Baptist Church after their recent flooding problem.

This afternoon the church family of Pine Ridge will honor their pastor and his wife, Bro. Kevin and Jana Smith, with a farewell reception.  They have been a blessing to this area and will be greatly missed as they move and begin a new church assignment.  Pray for the church to continue to minister in the Sixth Ward.

Stay dry!

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

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

“Let us think about each other

and help each other to show love

and do good deeds” .

~Hebrews 10:24NCV~

 

Jimmy Tolar continues to improve since he got home Saturday.  He is adjusting to a new diet and trying to regain his strength.  Thank-you for your continued prayers for him.

Norma Jean Smith Bel

Born: January 20, 1929
Died: May 16, 2016

 http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3721105&fh_id=10545

 

Grover “Moke” Milton Cleveland

Born: September 18, 1942
Died: May 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3722867&fh_id=10545
Maxine Stevens Graham

Born: August 12, 1922
Died: May 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3721498&fh_id=10545

Paul Raymond Sullivan

Born: October 02, 1937
Died: May 14, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3722862
Ernie Jones, formerly of Amite, passed away last week, but I did not locate his obituary.
Mr. Hagan, who lived east of Kentwood, passed away Saturday.  I do not have any additional information on him.
Friendship Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
  • Registration and Fun Day – June 4th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • June 6-10  from 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5: 15-21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30 this week

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church – monthly breakfast to benefit a need in this area – Sunday at 8:00 A.M.  This will be the last breakfast before Bro. Kevin and Jana move to their new church.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Be sure to do your part to help collect the items for the shoeboxes that will be sent to children at Christmas.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Friday

The Spirit of God has made me;

the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

~Job 33:4~

 

Jordan Madison. nephew of Jeanne Bond Tate

This is was so encouraging to hear today! Please continue to pray for God’s grace and mercy to my nephew. My sister, Michelle writes: Thank you all for continued prayers for Jordan Madison, he walked today and ate a little! Major improvement but will have to go through speech and physical therapy when they see he is ready. I won’t be posting unless anything changes so thank you all for the encouragement and thank Jesus for his progress:)

Scripture Writing –  Psalm 67:1-7 
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
New Zion Baptist Church invites you to preregister your child for VBS Saturday, May 14th at 5 P.M.  Their VBS is for 3 year old – 5th graders and will be the first week of June in the evenings.
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Have a meaningful day!

Anna Lee