Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Saturday

Jesus said to her,

“I am the resurrection and the life.

The one who believes in me will live,

even though they die;  

~John 11:25~

 

Please pray for Randal Varnado who will be having three by-passes in Alec. Monday.

Pray for Mr. Elwood Courtney of Holden.  He has had a heart attack and is hospitalized at Ochsner, O’Neal.  Mr. Elwood is in his mid-90’s.

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 66: 12-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

WMU – All ladies and church staff/leaders are invited to Montpelier Baptist Church to hear Nancy Hutchinson speak about missions at 10 A.M. Monday.

North American Missions – http://www.namb.net/pittsburgh/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day.  Make preparations today to spend part of the day in Bible study and worship.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Stop, drop, and roll doesn’t work in Hell.  – Quote on Facebook this morning~

Friday

“Trust in him at all times, you people;

pour out your hearts before Him.

God is our refuge.”

~Psalm 62:8 HCSB~

 

Mr. John Phillips continues getting stronger following his recent hospitalization.  Please continue to pray for him.

Jimmy Alford is having some better days.  Pray for Jimmy and Janie.

Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell Harrell are “hanging in there”.  Thank God for this couple and the lives they have lived honoring God and setting examples for those who know them.

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 5: 6-11 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A+6-11&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Needed – Bring some clean, empty cans to the stairwell at the office entrance.  Thanks!

WMU Associational Quarterly Meeting – Monday at 10:00 at Montpelier

North American Missions – Phoenix – http://www.namb.net/phoenix/

Just looking at the skyline pictures each day reminds me of how differently many people live than the country life I live in this rural area.  Each city is a whole new world with so many lost people.  Let’s be reminded of our mission – Matthew 28: 19-20.  It doesn’t matter where we choose to “go and tell” as long as it is where He wants us to be.

Friday Morning Bible Study – We’ll complete John 4 this morning.  Come get your study guides for John 5.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

He gave for us!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

Praise be to the God and Father

of our Lord Jesus Christ!

In his great mercy he has given us new birth

into a living hope through the resurrection

of Jesus Christ from the dead.

~I Peter 1:3~

 

Charlsee Hawkins is scheduled to be released after about a week at North Oaks.  Pray for her as she returns home.

Jeff Tolar is scheduled for back surgery in May.  You can begin praying for him now.  May will soon be here.

Susan Rimes has been back in Sunday School and church again.  Thank God she is feeling well enough to be back in the Lord’s house.

Keith Womack has had another spell with a kidney stone.  Pray he will feel better soon.

 Kody Walker, one of the men injured in the boating accident, is walking.  Given a little time and practice, he will have his confidence back.

Ken Roberts is still waiting for a heart transplant.  In the meantime, he gets regular check-ups at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Continue to pray for Ken and his family.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 16:6-11

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Mission Board – Philadelphia – http://www.namb.net/philadelphia/

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10 A.M.,  as usual.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday, April 26th

Ladies’ Night: Upsy Daisy – Thursday, April 28th

 

 

Need – Clean, empty cans for Ladies’ Night  (Please take to the stairwell by the office entrance by Friday morning.)

Wednesday Afternoon

Two updates and a new request:

  • Firma Kay Schneeweiss is home and doing better each day.  She appreciates all the prayers on her behalf.
  • Alice Faye Lee just got home.  She is so thankful she did not require surgery.  Thanks for praying for her for the last few days.
  • Bobby Simpson will be having surgery on a place on his back Tuesday.  Please begin praying for him.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Monday

When he had received the drink,  

Jesus said, “It is finished.”

With that,

he bowed his head

and gave up his spirit.

~John 19:30~

Firma Kay Schneeweiss will have a kidney stone procedure this morning at North Oaks Surgery center.  Keep her in your prayers today and as she heals.
Andy Taylor will have surgery Monday of next week at North Oaks.  Begin praying for him now.
Kenneth Birch will be seeing his doctor in Baton Rouge Wednesday.  Hopefully, this will lead to some relief of his pain in his back.
Alice Faye Lee is hospitalized at Our Lake of the Lake.  Additional tests will be done today to help get a diagnosis of the problem.  Pray for Alice Fay and her family.
Raymond Cutrer said Rafe is fine.  Children’s Hospital, New Orleans, didn’t waste any time  helping him.
Charles “Chuck” McMaree

Born: October 28, 1936
Died: April 08, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3662016&fh_id=10545

Kenneth C. Stewart

Kenneth C. Stewart Jr., 69, of Gillsburg, died April 7, 2016, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.

Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Riverwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Easthaven Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gillsburg Memorial Gardens in Gillsburg at 4.

 

Scripture Writing – Joshua 1:7-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday, April 15 – Bible study at 10:00 to complete John 4
  • Monday, April 18 – Associational WMU meeting at Montpelier Baptist Church at 10:00 followed by a potluck lunch; Nancy Hutchinson will tell about recent mission trip.
  • Tuesday, April 26 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00
  • Thursday, April 28 – Ladies’ Night: “Upsy Daisy” at 6:15 for ladies from 3-103
  • NEED:  We are in need of some clean, empty cans, the size most of our soups and vegetables come in.  We need these by Friday, so please being them to the church by Friday morning.  You can leave them in the stairwell.  Thanks!

North American Missions – http://www.namb.net/Montreal/

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

If you can only follow one link today, please be sure to watch this YouTube.  What a precious child!  What a precious message!

Anna Lee

Sunday

But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer.

Again the high priest asked him,

“Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”  

“I am,” said Jesus.

“And you will see the Son of Man

sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One

and coming on the clouds of heaven.”  

~Mark 14: 61-62~

 

Sherman Cutrer is doing well.  His arm was not broken as first thought.

Becky Bridges Wilson had surgery yesterday.  She had to have a leg amputated just above the knee.  Pray for good results.

 

Gospel Opry:  David and I finally went to this last night.  It was very good.  On the second Tuesday of each month some very talented musicians gather to  perform.  It was like an extended church service.  The Kentwood area was very well represented.  We talked with members of Osyka, East Fork, Greenlaw, FBC, K, and New Zion churches last night.                             The house band was composed of some very talented musicians.  The steel guitar player was a first cousin to David’s sister-in-law, Janie of Holden.  The keyboard player was the nephew of Mr. Harlon Toney of New Zion.  The harmonica/guitar player was Bubba Roberts of Kentwood.  The band was very talented.  At the end, they took requests and played  every song requested without any music.                                                                                                   The next opry will be Saturday, May 14, 2015.  They begin with open mic at 5:45 and begin with the concert at 6:45.  A concession stand is available, so you can get your supper right there.  The location is 3062 Hwy. 98, McComb.  Take the south McComb exit and travel west.  The location is on the right not too far past Bus Supply.

 

Scripture Writing – Proverbs 3:3-12

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/  

Thon S. Rainer – Thomrainer.com

North American Missions – Minneapolis/St. Paul – http://www.namb.net/minneapolis-stpaul/

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

 

“Count Your Blessings” today in the house of the Lord!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“Count it all joy, my brothers,

when you meet trials of various kinds,

for you know that the testing of your faith

produces steadfastness”

~James 1:2-3~

 

Mansell Stinson is slowly improving.  He said it seems he takes some backward steps before he makes the forward steps of improvement.  Keep praying for him.

Mr. Kenneth Stewart of Osyka passed away.  Keep the family in your prayers

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Psalm 25: 15-22

North American Missions – Miami – http://www.namb.net/miami/

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Take Heart” – http://odb.org/2016/04/09/take-heart/

  • In this world you will have trouble.                                                                                                 But take heart!                                                                                                                                                I have overcome the world.                                                                                                                                                             ~John 16:33~

    “we do not lose heart. . . .                                                                                                                    For our light and momentary troubles                                                                                             are achieving for us an eternal glory                                                                                                   that far outweighs them all.                                                                                                                 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen,                                                                                                 but on what is unseen,                                                                                                                           since what is seen is temporary,                                                                                                             but what is unseen is eternal.                                                                                                                                                          ~2 Cor. 4:16-18~

 

 

“Heaven’s delights will far outweigh earth’s difficulties.” (Our Daily Bread)

Anna Lee 

Thursday

 Just as people are destined to die once,

and after that to face judgment,

 so Christ was sacrificed once

to take away the sins of many;

and he will appear a second time,

not to bear sin,

but to bring salvation

to those who are waiting for him.

~Hebrews 9:27-28 NIV~

 

David – The Lord has greatly blessed us again!  David saw the electro physiologist yesterday.  David’s recent ablation is keeping him in heart rhythm.  He’s been released of all the restrictions he’s had lately.

Rafe Cutrer was taken to Ochsner in New Orleans yesterday.  He was undergoing some medical tests.  Aunt Sissy said the family did not know any more yet.  Keep praying for Rafe and his family during this trying time.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 25:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 4

North American Missions – Las Vegas – http://www.namb.net/lasvegas/

Devotional, Scripture. and a Song

 

How will be let Him lead us today?

Anna Lee

Wednesday

The next day John

saw Jesus coming toward him and said,

“Look, the Lamb of God,

who takes away the sin of the world!

~John 1:29~

 

Donnie Eudy had another good visit with a dermatologist at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Aren’t we all thankful for the many specialized skills God has given doctors?

Gloria Gill is home and resting for a while.  She’s thankful to have the ablation done.  She thanks you for your prayers.

Robbie Lynn Kirby is hospitalized again.  Pray for her and her family as you have been so faithful to do.

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 24:26-39

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – Kansas City – http://www.namb.net/KansasCity/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Who does God have planned for you to speak with today?  Be available.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

The crowds that went ahead of him

and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes

in the name of the Lord!”

“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

~Matthew 21:9~

 

Donnie Eudy’s procedure, Mohr’s surgery, went well yesterday.  Pray for Donnie as he returns to Ochsner, New Orleans today for a procedure on his shoulder.

Pray for Frieda Jones as she prepares for eye surgery tomorrow.

Sherman Cutrer broke his arm.  Pray his healing will go smoothly.

Gloria Gill‘s heart ablation went well at Lacombe yesterday.  She is expected to be able to return home today.  Keep praying the ablation holds.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Luke 23:33-38

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

North American Missions – Indianapolis

 

Move out of your comfort zone and reach out to others.

Anna Lee