Praises, Requests, & Updates – Page 140

Today, let’s pray for Rev. Don Meadows and members of The Lord’s Church as they help with a block party in Houma today with a block party and outreach activities. May God use their efforts to bring others to Him.

Pray for Mr. Earlo LaBauve, father of Sharon Martin and her siblings Elaine and Larry, as they assist him at his home at Fluker.

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Scripture Writing – John 14:23-27

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Come Sit a Spell” – http://odb.org/2016/07/02/come-sit-a-spell/
Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today. ~Luke 19:5~
“Blest be the Tie”

What has God got planned for you today? Don’t miss out!

Anna Lee

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

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3765426&fh_id=10545

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

“Called By Name” – http://odb.org/2016/06/30/called-by-name-2/
He calls his own sheep by name. ~John 10:3~
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
- Lyrics – http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh526.sht
- History – http://www.sharefaith.com/guide/Christian-Music/hymns-the-songs-and-the-stories/what-a-friend-we-have-in-jesus-the-song-and-the-story.html
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3URy4oRLZs

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

Wednesday

“He said to them,

‘Follow me, and

I will make you fishers of men.’”

~Matthew 4:19 NKJV~

Mrs. Velma Anthony’s sister, Mrs. Cis Cox of Greensburg, continues to be at Ochsner and would appreciate your prayer support.

Patsy, the sister of Mrs. Theople Hurst and Mrs. Bobbie Magee, is doing well following her last procedure. Please pray for these three ladies.

David had another laser surgery yesterday afternoon. Pray that puts us one step closer to getting the lens put back in his eye.

Scripture Writing – Romans 8:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Our Way of Life” – http://odb.org/2016/06/29/our-way-of-life/
We are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life. ~Ephesians 2:10 NRSV~
“Make Me a Channel of Blessing”
- Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Make_Me_a_Channel_of_Blessing/
- History – https://wordwisehymns.com/2013/11/27/make-me-a-channel-of-blessing/
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgS3FubtEI

Reminder – Mission Groups for Children

6-7 P.M. tonight
L- wing
Send them to come learn from us

I’m thankful for the rain that fell yesterday and even more thankful for God’s protection as I drove home from the doctor’s office yesterday. It certainly was some of the heaviest rain I’ve ever had to drive through. God provided for our safety!

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch was admitted to North Oaks today for testing. Please add her to your prayer list.

Frances Gay is home from the hospital with medications to treat an ulcer. Pray for her, please.

Mrs. Anne Hurst continues to need prayer support for her health problems.

Mrs. Doris Young and others are dealing with lingering cold/allergy type problems. Pray they can feel better soon.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell is home. You can check on him there.

Agnes Juanita Newcomb Rick

Born: September 01, 1937
Died: June 27, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3763126

There is no obituary for Charlie Boy Hudspeth yet. I’ll keep checking.

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

“Shocking Honesty” – http://odb.org/2016/06/26/shocking-honesty/
Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered. ~1 Peter 3:7 NIT~
“God Give Us Christian Homes”

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

Saturday Addition

I have three people to share about tonight.

Frances Gay is hospitalized and undergoing a test at 10 in the morning. She would certainly appreciate you remembering her in your prayers.
Susan Tanner has a grandchild who will probably have surgery soon. Susan asked for prayers.
Sherman Cutrer continues to improve. Keep Sherman, Jewel Kay, and other family members in your prayers.

Saturday

…. those who hope in the LORD

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.

~Isaiah 40:31~

Justin Lambert has greatly improved. Pray he continues to do well. Pray for the family as they stay close to his hospital day after day.

Mrs. Mary Varnado went to the doctor yesterday and received a good report. Please continue to pray for her.

David Bryant has continued to make improvements. He’s in Lafayette. He would appreciate calls if you have his phone number.

Bonnie Blue Brabham is doing well. She’s at home recovering from her traffic accident.

Captain James L. “Jimmy” Pittman

Born: January 06, 1952
Died: June 23, 2016

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Scripture Writing – Romans 3: 25-26

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“A Firm Place to Stand” – http://odb.org/2016/06/25/a-firm-place-to-stand/
He lifted me out of the slimy pit; out of the mud and mire, he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. ~Psalm 40:2~
“Higher Ground”
- Lyrics – https://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en&ictx=2&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi589yMgLTNAhUD9GMKHSD-CaEQPQgD#hl=en&q=%22Higher+Ground%22+-+Lyrics
- History – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/688
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iwbdEnhFAs

Tomorrow morning at 8:00. Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast to benefit a family with a need in our community. I invite you to join them for a delicious breakfast.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Anna Lee

Friday

Husbands, love your wives,

just as Christ loved the church

and gave himself up for her.

~Ephesians 5:25~

(Yesterday, while in Amite for a wake, I noticed the sign at Master Chef that always has wonderful thoughts. The sign said, “Husbands, love your spouse”. Later, I saw the other sign which also had a good message. I took the opportunity to speak to the owner, Tony LaMarca, and ask him who chose the sayings and congratulate him for putting such messages out for all to see. Tony said while getting ready for church Sunday he heard a TV pastor, Charles Stanley, talk about that. I expressed my appreciation. When this scripture came up on my computer this morning, I considered it to be a reminder of what happened yesterday and take the opportunity to ask you to encourage Tony and others who boldly express their faith in a public way.)

Bonnie Blue Baham, granddaughter for Rufus and Margie Williams, was involved in a head-on traffic accident in Hammond last night according to Bonnie’s mother, Scarlet. Bonnie was carefully checked out and sent home. Her mother is with her at home. Thankfully, Bonnie has no broken bones. Pray for Bonnie and her family.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell will be spending some time in Hood Memorial so he can get PT. Please pray for him as he continues to recover from his accident.

Mrs. Grace Chadwick is at the nursing home in Greensburg. Please pray for her.

Mrs. Mary Varnado, Gretchen Simpson’s mother, had a pacemaker now and will be recovering from the surgery in the coming weeks. Pray for her as she limits her activity.

Sherman Cutrer continues to improve following his last surgery and will probably get to return home next week. Keep pray for him and his caregivers.

I found this report of the accident on highway 38 yesterday. I’m sure you can identify prayer needs from both of these accidents.

http://www.actionnews17.com/headlines/two-die-in-separate-crashes-thursday-in-tangipahoa-parish-1615534

Scripture Writing – Romans 3:21-24

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“His Loving Presence” – http://odb.org/2016/06/24/his-loving-presence/
Never will I leave you. ~ Hebrews 13:5~
“No, Never Alone”
- Lyrics – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/688
- History – https://wordwisehymns.com/2010/03/31/today-in-1732-franz-josef-haydn-born/
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAqYUzQh8Dg

Reminders

Today – Bible Study at 10 A.M.
Sunday – Planning meeting for mission organizations at 5:30
Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at 11:00
Wednesday – Mission Friends (Preschoolers) and Children in Action (Children going into grades 1-5)

May you feel God’s presence in your life today!

Anna Lee

Thursday’s Second Addition

Richard Dees had a mild heart attack and has a new stint. He will be resting and recovering at home for a while. Please add your prayers.

Betty Lou Bennett Bethel – “Miss” Betty knew me before I was born, loved me almost like I was one of her children, and prayed for me and my family faithfully. I might also add that she was one of my very first mission teachers at Roseland Baptist Church. She was also present in Children’s Church in Roseland when each of my children made a profession of faith. I was so blessed by her at different stages of my life.

Born: March 03, 1928
Died: June 23, 2016

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Please pray for Bro. George Frye as he is beginning his youth/children’s minister position for the summer. I feel like he would appreciate some volunteer workers periodically. Let him know if you can help.

Pray for our new mission organizations and those who have volunteered to participate in this great program.

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

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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

“Serving Christ” – http://odb.org/2016/06/23/serving-christ/
Obey [your earthly masters] . . . as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. ~Ephesians 6:6~
“Serve the Lord with Gladness” – Believe it or not, I had selected this hymn in my heart before I read the devotional.
- Lyrics and guitar chords – http://www.guitartabsexplorer.com/hymnal-Tabs/serve-the-lord-with-gladness-crd.php
- History – http://www.hymnary.org/text/serve_the_lord_with_gladness_in_our_work
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ao9wvemU6Y

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

Anna Lee

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,

because the LORD has anointed me

to proclaim good news to the poor.

He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,

to proclaim freedom for the captives

and release from darkness for the prisoners.

~Isaiah 61:1~

So if the Son sets you free,

you will be free indeed.

~John 8:36~

“He said to them,

‘Follow me, and

I will make you fishers of men.’”

~Matthew 4:19 NKJV~

“‘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)~

…. those who hope in the LORD

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.

~Isaiah 40:31~

Husbands, love your wives,

just as Christ loved the church

and gave himself up for her.

~Ephesians 5:25~

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~