Category: Quote(s)

Wednesday

“For God is working in you,

giving you the desire and the power

to do what pleases him.”

~Philippians 2:13 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

Ira Cleveland is off the oxygen and should be able to go home soon, possibly today. Thank you for praying for Carol Ann and Ira.  They are two of God’s precious children.

Johnnie Charles “Lil Man” Santangelo III

 

Scripture Writing – Joshua 1:5-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Coming Soon 

  • Week of Prayer for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – Begins Sunday
  • WMU meeting for the above – FBC, Greensburg – Monday at 10 A.M.

 

Friday morning Bible study – Meeting this afternoon at 1:00

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

“The prayer that never fails – Thy will be done!” Father Timothy of the Mitford book series

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I no longer count on my own righteousness

through obeying the law;

rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ.

For God’s way of making us right with himself

depends on faith.”

~Philippians 3:9 NLT~

 

Please pray for Larry Watts.  He’s in North Oaks having some tests done to identify his problem.

Pray for Mr. James Miller and his family.  The information I received last night is that he will be coming home today.

Continue to pray for Harrell Sharkey as he prepares for surgery next week.

Robbie Lynn C. Kirby was having some unexpected problems last night.  Pray for her and her family.

Pray for Jeff Tolar as he continues to wait for approval for surgery.

Continue to pray for Ken Roberts as he gets closer to the time for a heart transplant.

Pray for Hayden Snow and his family.  He is the great nephew of Mrs. Bessie Hayden.  Hayden is thought to have a serious health problem that continues to be narrowed down to a specific one.   He is only seven.

Alice Fay Lee got good test results yesterday.  Thank God for that.

Bro. Joey has and unborn grandbaby that has a kidney problem and is being carefully monitored.  This is the second child of Sally Ann Miller Shaver.

 

 

If you haven’t seen “War Room” or would like to see it again, it will be shown at The Lord’s Church at 5:30 Sunday night.

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing: Psalm 27:1-4

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “Before the Phone” – http://odb.org/2016/01/28/before-the-phone/
  • In my distress I called to the Lord.                                          ~Psalm 18:6~
  • “Prayer is the bridge between panic and peace.”

~Our Daily Bread~

 

 

I’m thankful to be a part of the community of “this I know”!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and comes down from the Father of lights,

whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

~James 1:17, NKJV~

 

Mr. James and “Miss” Mary Miller need your continued prayers.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Revelation 1-6

Scripture Writing for December 4th – Isaiah 11: 6-10

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote. and a Song

 

 

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Week of Prayer –  Day 6

 

Reminder

  • Cook and freeze some frozen food for a family that is very appreciative to the support.
  • Bring food to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School this week.

 

 

I know and serve God who takes care of me daily and will continue to do so.  I have no doubt about that.  I hope you can say the same  thing.  If not, fine someone who can help you find God and lead you to trusting Him.  Then.  you will be able to sing, “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” and feel confident you do and He will.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Now we who are strong

have an obligation to bear the weaknesses

of those without strength,

and not to ours selves.”  

~Romans 15:1, HCSB~

 

Thankfully, Jane Wickham is better and home again.  Pray that she will now be free of infection.

Jill Brister continues to do well following her neck surgery.  Pray she will endure the neck brace well for the remainder of the treatment time.

Keith Womack will be going to Shreveport for kidney stone surgery Monday.  Pray for relief from pain and no complications from surgery.

Mrs. Anne Hurst was in prayer meeting Wednesday.  It was so good to see her again.  She is thankful for her hospital stay because she feels so much better now.

Mr. James Miller is so much stronger than he was a week ago.  Pray for him as he begin treatment December 4th at St. Tammany.

 

 

Jerry Keith Porter

Born: October 17, 1955
Died: November 18, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3385397&fh_id=10545

Third Thursday at the cabin was great last night.  We had a large crowd and musicians/singers from five different churches as well as Bro. Gibby to share some comments with us.  Third Thursday is my favorite day/night of the month!  Thanks to everyone who attends and makes it all so special..

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Zechariah 8-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Bible study this morning at 10:00  (We will begin a study of the book of John in a few weeks.)
  • Books of stamps are needed so we can stamp some Christmas cards for parish prisoners.  Deadline: Sunday, November 29th
  • We have achieved out Georgia Barnett Offering goal for 2015.  It will soon be time to begin the drive for funds for international missions.

 

Monthly Breakfast at Pine Ridge

Sunday morning at 8:00 the members of Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast buffet.  Donations this month will go to a lady who has had a lengthy health issue.  You are invited to join them on the fourth Sunday each month.  A different person/cause is the beneficiary each month.

 

Devotional, Scripture, Quotes, and a Song

 

Thankfulness: Day 20

Expectations are wonderful.  Sometimes we live to meet our own expectations and sometimes for those of others.  Many have an expectation of Jesus’ return “One Day”.  I’m thankful to be in that number looking forward to that day and trying to make sure others have the same thing to look forward to.

I hope and trust you have a similar expectation.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

since as members of one body

you were called to peace.

And be thankful.

~Colossians 3:15~

(Peace and thankfulness – May we all have an extra large helping of these today!)

 

Update on Connor Corkern

My dear friends, if everything goes smoothly with Connor tonight (which we expect it will) he will have his ventilator extubated in the morning.

We need your prayers…
•Please pray with Coye and I that this time around Connor’s lungs will be ready and strong.
•Please pray that his secretions will be thin enough for him to cough up.
•Please pray that his body can maintain the energy it requires to breathe easily when awake and sleeping.
•Please pray that God’s grace surrounds us as we watch and wait to see if Connor’s extubation will be successful.
•Please pray that if Connor’s extubation fails that we will be guided in the direction that God leads us to and have peace with whatever may come in order for Connor to breathe easier.
•Please pray for his doctors, nurses, and therapists that have taken exceptional care of him, and will continue to do so.

We know our Heavenly Father hears our prayers as he has shown us His mercy for the past 3 weeks over and over again.

 

Mrs. Flo Hatcher‘s new medication for nausea has worked for five days!  That has made a big difference for her, the family, and caregivers.

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. James Miller as he undergoes testing at a Covington hospital.

 

Mrs. Gloria Boone and her family wish for our continued prayers.

 

David Wickham – David’s obituary will be posted when it is available.  In the meantime, pray for the family.

 

Operation Christmas Child Report

  • We have packed 300 boxes and have collected the funds to ship them.
  • We are
    • Thanking those who helped.
    • Praying for the recipients of the boxes.
    • Thanking God that Samaritan’s Purse providing us with this opportunity.

 

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

We have collected 77% of the goal that we set for out church.  Personally, I never would have been pleased with 77%.  I trust we will meet this goal now that the shoeboxes are filled and shipping collected.  Our church asks a lot, but the mission-minded people in our church have big hearts and a giving/sharing spirit.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Chronicles 29-32

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “The Daily Grind” – http://odb.org/2015/11/03/the-daily-grind/
  • Whatever you do,                                                                                                                                             work at it with all your heart,                                                                                                              as working for the Lord,                                                                                                                              not for human masters.                                                                                                                                            ~Colossians 3:23~
  • Remind us today, Lord, that You are in the dull and ordinary tasks of life in a most extraordinary way. Let us not forget that we do even the smallest tasks for You.
  • “Our Best”

 

Friday Bible Study – Joanna

 

 

Thankfulness: Day 3

     I’m thankful for opportunities God provides for us to serve Him and others as well as His reminders to always do “Our Best”.

 

Don’t forget that revival continues at Spring Creek Baptist Church and at Red Bluff Baptist at Folsom, LA where Dr. Gibby McMillan is the evangelist.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

“I have made you a light for the Gentiles

to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:34b, HCSB~

 

 

Jeana Lee-Newton 

Pray for Jeana.  She’s back in the hospital.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher

Flo had a better day, a much better day.  She started chemo.  It is a kind that will not make her sick or cause her to lose her hair.  Pray today is another good day.

Mr. James Miller

Mr. James is home.  I don’t know that they solved his health issues.

Rufus Williams

Rufus is home again after a round of dehydration.  Pray for him as he sees a new doctor and seeks a solution to his problem.

Lisa Pitre

Lisa’s surgery went well.  She’s uncomfortable, but hopefully that won’t last too long.

Barrett Travis

Pray for Barrett, his family, and the medical staff as he has surgery today.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 117-118

Women of the Bible – Friday at 10 A.M. in the fellowship hall

Operation Christmas Child

Check out Operation Christmas Child on Facebook.  You will get some great ideas and be inspired.  I love to hear the stories from different area churches about their OCC goal and progress this year.

Quarterly WMU Meeting

  • October 19
  • 10 A.M.
  • Leadership meeting at 9 A.M.
  • New Zion Baptist Church
  • Help get another year off to a good start
  • Pray for missionaries celebrating birthdays
  • Get a handbook, hear about opportunities, and meet other ladies in nearby churches
  • Potluck lunch

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “Unclear Vision”
  • My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.                                                                                                                                                         ~Job 42:5~
  • Trusting God’s faithfulness dispels our fearfulness.                                                                                                                                         ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Trusting Jesus”

Bring Your Bible to School Day!

  • I saw an advertisement on television yesterday and looked it up.
  • http://www.bringyourbible.org/
  • Tomorrow is the day, but I’m not involved in the schools any more and don’t know what the  current rules are.  I’m sure it will be fine in some schools, but am not sure about all of them.
  • Tomorrow is the day!  Check it out today if you or family members are involved.

 

While visiting some friends yesterday, I was impressed with these and similar statements:

  • God still has a purpose for me.
  • He must not be finished with me yet.
  • I don’t understand, but I don’t ask Him why.
  • I hope I am pleasing Him.
  • I’m ready to meet my Maker.

That will get you to thinking about your own life!  

Thinking?

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I must proclaim the good news

about the kingdom of God

to the other towns also,

because I was sent for this purpose.”

~Luke 4:43, HCSB~

 

I have a number of former students with prayer requests, but I have asked permission to share this one.  Lisa Whitner Carruth of Greensburg, formerly of Amite, is seeking medical information and care due to a new diagnosis.  Please pray for Lisa, her family, and medical people who will help Lisa get better.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Chronicles 20-24

Devotional, Scripture,  a Quote, and a Song

Women’s Ministry

  • Frozen Food for Families
    • Thank-you to the ladies who brought food Sunday.
    • The food was delivered Sunday afternoon.
    • It is used and greatly appreciated.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • Studying Jezebel this week
    • Enjoyed lunch at the Hitching Post this past Friday

 

Find a method of sharing Jesus with others that is new to you.   Bless someone with the greatest opportunity/choice they can ever make in their lives.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

“Where your treasure is,

there your heart will be also.”

~Matthew 6:21 NIV~

Ken Roberts is so much better.  He has a long ways to go still, so keep praying.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kenroberts2/journal/view/id/55dfb36d8b5cd3f348650417?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

Smiley Conerly was doing better yesterday.  Please continue to pray for him.

Dan Turner’s  blog – http://tbidansstory.com/

The ladies’ night last night was wonderful!  Thanks to the ladies who helped make it a success.  May it have improved our lives and others in a little way.

The president of the International Mission Board, David Platt,  has proposed some changes for sending missionaries.  The plan is to send fewer career missionaries, but be more effective in reaching the world at the same time.

https://baptistnews.com/ministry/organizations/item/30416-southern-baptists-to-cut-missionary-force-by-15-percent

Read the Bible in 2015 – Hosea 8:14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quotes, and a Song

End your week by doing something to follow the greatest hero ever to walk on this earth, Jesus!

Anna Lee

Sunday

In the same way,

faith by itself,

if it is not accompanied by action,

is dead.

~James 2:17~

Ken Roberts now has a Caring Bridge page.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kenroberts2

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Timothy 4-6

Waylon Bailey –  http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Women’s Ministry

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • Tuesday, August 25
    • 11 A.M.
    • The Cafe, Kentwood
    • Celebrates the birthdays of ladies from FBC
  • “Follow the Ants to the Picnic”
    • Ladies’ Night
    • Thursday, August 27
    • 6:15 A.M.
    • Ladies from 3 – 103
    • You don’t have to be a member of FBC, K to attend.
    • Bring a friend.
    • No charge
  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • 10 A.M
    • Next three studies
      • Rizpah – 2 Samuel 21: 8-14
      • Queen of Sheba – I Kings 10:1-13; Matthew 12:12:42
      • Jezebel  – I Kings 16:29-33; 18:1-19: 21:1-25; 2 Kings 9
  • Frozen Food for Families
    • Your opportunity to make life better/easier for someone
    • Sunday, September 6
    • Place food in quart-size freezer bags.
    • Label and date it.
    • Bring to my Sunday School room on the first Sunday of each month
    • I’ll be doing the same.
    • Delivery will be made that afternoon

 

 

Question: Are you interested in our children and young people learning about missions?

Quote: “The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.”

Scripture:  In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.                                                                                                                                                                 ~James 2:17~

Question: Are you willing to help teach them?

Solution: Let me know as soon as possible.

 

 

Have a wonderful week of studying, learning, doing, and sharing!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

To him who overcomes,

I will give the right to sit with me on my throne,

just as I overcame

and sat down with my Father on his throne.

~Revelation 3:21~

Iraqi Pastor Miraculously ‘Unharmed’ after Bomb Explodes, Vows to Continue Sharing Gospel in War-Torn Region

Iraqi Pastor Miraculously ‘Unharmed’ after Bomb Explodes, Vows to Continue Sharing Gospel in Iraq
A miraculous story has emerged out of Baghdad, where a pastor leading Iraq’s only Christian radio station that reaches up to 8 million people with the Gospel…

 

 

Dan Turner

Great news everybody! Today, I successfully completed the medical trial and met criteria to have the intrathecal Baclofen (ITB) pump surgically implanted. I am scheduled to see the neurosurgeon that will perform my surgery on 8/31. The surgery will be scheduled when I see him. It’s pretty cool—it’s the same neurosurgeon that helped keep me alive during my 3-week ICU stay at UMC. His name is Dr. Shiflett and he earned my respect and admiration while seeing his meticulous attention to detail when we worked together, during my helicopter years at UMC. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support over the past few weeks. We can mark this one down as, “prayers answered”.Great news everybody! Today, I successfully completed the medical trial and met criteria to have the intrathecal Baclofen (ITB) pump surgically implanted. I am scheduled to see the neurosurgeon that will perform my surgery on 8/31. The surgery will be scheduled when I see him. It’s pretty cool—it’s the same neurosurgeon that helped keep me alive during my 3-week ICU stay at UMC. His name is Dr. Shiflett and he earned my respect and admiration while seeing his meticulous attention to detail when we worked together, during my helicopter years at UMC. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support over the past few weeks. We can mark this one down as, “prayers answered”.

Please continue to pray for Dan and those trying to help improve his health.

Ken Roberts

Ken was airlifted to Tulane Hospital in N.O. last night in preparation for steps that hopefully will lead to a heart transplant.  Thank God Ken made it from Hammond to New Orleans and now has an opportunity to have this procedure.  Please keep praying.

Flo Hatcher

Carol New’s sister, Flo, has completed her physical therapy and will be able to go home today.  Please continue to pray for improvement and for her caregivers.

Mansell Stinson

Mansell still doesn’t know when his leg will have the balloons re-inflated/replaced to give him better circulation.  Please pray for him as he continues to wait for a date.

Betty Taylor

Betty continues to have several health issues, knee, eye, etc.  Please keep her in your prayers.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quotes, and a Song

  • “Who is My Neighbor” –  http://odb.org/
  • Go and do likewise.                                                                                                                                                      ~Luke 10:37~   (Notice the two verbs, “go” & “do”.)
  • Lord, help me to be ready at any time to be Your hands and feet to those in need.

            Faith is seen in our actions.

 

We will meet at the cabin at 6:30 tonight for the “Third Thursday Meeting”.  I looking forward to tonight and hope you are too!

Anna Lee