Category: Scripture Writing

Sunday

And may your hearts be fully committed

to the LORD our God,

to live by his decrees

and obey his commands,

as at this time.

~1 Kings 8:61~

David and I got to briefly visit Linda K. Graves yesterday afternoon in Kentwood.  Linda was released from Ochsner yesterday, after having two procedures which will hopefukky work for her.  She was home long enough to pack her things to go to live with her sister in Mandeville.  Linda cannot be alone in case her problem returns.  She has a wonderful attitude.  David was able to lead us in a sweet prayer.  She reminded me that she will be only a phone call away.

 

Tracye’ Crow Watson

May 10, 1961 – October 20, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3982961

Betty Lee Walker Seals

September 08, 1931 – October 22, 2016

 

Scripture Writing – John 10: 9-13 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A9-13&version=NIV

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

If you purchased bags of individually wrapped for our shoeboxes, please bring them today.  If you need to make purchases, please leave the candy in the church office tomorrow.

Tuesday, we will have our monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe Tuesday at 11:00.

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

The LORD will establish you as his holy people,

as he promised you on oath,

if you keep the commands of the LORD your God

and walk in obedience to him.

~Deuteronomy 28:9~

 

Pray for America and the elections in a couple of weeks.

Pray for my classmate, Pam Lewis Hollifield, who has fallen and had to have a hip replacement.  She grew up at Arcola and now lives in Amite.

 

Lilyon Brister (Updated Obituary)  David told me she was probably Dwaine Creel’s aunt, not his sister.  I also must admit I always thought her name was “Lillian”.

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3970865

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child – Individually wrapped hard candy still needed

 

Scripture Writing – John 10:5-8

I know you have noticed the drop in temperatures.  Didn’t God have a wonderful plan to bring smiles and happiness to us this time of the year?

Anna Lee

Friday

Praise the LORD.

Blessed are those who fear the LORD,

who find great delight in his commands

~Psalm 112:1~

 

Please pray for Linda Frazier’s sister, Ann Whitman, who is hospitalized in Ruston.

Linda K. Graves – I’ll update later.

 

Scripture Writing – John 10:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Opportunities

  • Today – Friday morning Bible study at 10
  • Sunday – Sunday School  Worship (A.M. & P.M.); Kids in Action at 5:30
  • Next week – Preparations for Packing Party (Contact me to help.)
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party
  • Wednesday – Children in Action; Prayer Meeting – 6 P.M.
  • Friday & Saturday – Preparation for Packing Party
  • Saturday – Packing Party (Children, youth, and adults) – 6 P.M. – 325 Shoeboxes

Need! – Individually wrapped hard candy for 325 shoeboxes.  Please bring your donation to me Sunday morning.  Thanks so much.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Good attendance and food/Great music (James Rimes) and devotional (David).   If you missed it, mark your calendar for next month and guard the date.

What a blessing to us to have another Third Thursday Gathering here!  God continues to bless us in a big way!

Anna Lee

Thursday

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories

when we told you about the coming

of our Lord Jesus Christ in power,

but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

~2 Peter 1:16~

Mr. Harlon Toney‘s last information from his doctor is that the problem is not as bad as first thought.  The doctor is scheduling a non-invasive surgery for two weeks.  Please pray for Mr. Harlon and his family.

Bubba Hulkaby continues to improve.  Please continue to pray.

Mark Shaw also continues to pray.  Pray for him and his family, especially my friend, Coach Shaw.

Jimmy Schwartz is amazing.  His personality is still the same even though Jimmy is in a hospital bed.  Keep praying for Jimmy and his amazed family.

Sammy Broyles is in Hood Memorial Rehab.  Pray for him and for Sheila.

Carl Cutrer, who now lives in the Osyka area, has been  “under the weather”, but is improving.

Linda Graves of East Fork led the music at our associational WMU meeting Monday and sang a beautiful solo, but developed serious health issues Tuesday.  She is now in Ochsner, New Orleans.  She is still undergoing tests to determine the extent of her problem while doctors are making decisions about her treatment.  Please pray for her.

 

Scripture Writing – Colossians 2:6-10 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

 

I have a confession to make.  I dearly love teaching Children in Action (missions) and helping boys and girls learn and do missions.  They are excited about helping to pack the shoeboxes on the 29th.  They have already spent their mission offering money to purchase needed items and given their efforts in preparing some of the items such as the school boxes that will be going in the boxes.  Plan to be a part of a wonderful night.  Wear your Christmas colors, bring a Christmas snack, and put on a big smile.  Your heart will be warmed!  We are still collecting individually wrapped hard candy.  It will be very helpful to have your donation in by Sunday.

Tonight, we gather at the cabin for our monthly Third Thursday gathering.  I look forward to seeing many of you tonight at 6:30.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

Why, my soul, are you downcast?

Why so disturbed within me?

Put your hope in God,

for I will yet praise him,

my Savior and my God.

~Psalm 42:11~

Update on Justin Lambert

Today couldn’t have gone better at MRC! Justin done OUTSTANDING 😍 the only thing that stumped him was not knowing the month and year he but other than that he got 100 A+ LOL He still doesn’t have a definitive date as to when he will be moving to MRC but as soon as we do I’ll let yall know. After the evaluation we went and ate lunch at the Cornerstone cafe in the hospital and just relaxed out of the facility for a while. Then to top it off, after lunch we wheeledJustin Lambertt over to UMMC’S NSICU unit and visited one of his Dr’s and several of his nurses. We will definitely have to go back for another visit after completion of MRC therapy to visit them again and visit the ones we didn’t get to see today. They were all speechless at the amazing improvements he has made. God has been so good to us!!!!!
On another note 😠 when we got back to Methodist Specialty Care we were discussing Justins trach with the head of RT. We’ve been thinking that he would be getting the trach changed to a cuffless trach Thursday to get prepared to take it out completely (bc that’s what we were told at the beginning of this month). Well once again the head of RT hasn’t even spoken to the Dr about it yet 😡 she is supposed to talk to him tomorrow but if not I will take matters into my own hands again and call the ENT I took him to last month and get this matter taken care of. One way or another I’m going to try to have it out by the time he goes to therapy so it doesn’t hinder his time there.
On behalf of our family I’d like to express how much each and every prayer, call, text, message, visit, and everything else you all have done for us means to us! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

Mr. Harlon Toney continues to be in need of our prayers.  He would appreciate yours.
Shira Easley has been transferred to Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe.  Please pray for Shira.
Jimmy Wall passed away.  At this time, there is still no obituary.
Roy M. Stewart, Jr.

September 29, 1926 – October 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3945520&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A11-12&version=NIV
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Children in Action will meet at 6 P.M. tonight.  I’m looking forward to class!

Third Thursday at the Cabin tomorrow at 6:30.

I’m looking forward to receiving bags of individually wrapped candy for Operation Christmas Child.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

“God has given each of you some special abilities;

be sure to use them to help each other,

passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.”

~1 Peter 4:10 TLB~

 

Shira Easley is having some health problems and has been hospitalized in Covington.  Please pray for her.

 

 

The Associational WMU meeting yesterday was  so touching/inspiring.  I am so appreciative of those who have worked so hard following the flood and those who continue to help others.  What a witness some of our area churches have been and continue to be!  Thanks, Osyka Baptist Church, for sharing your experiences from your heart.

 

Arcola Presbyterian Church

There will be a church service at the old Presbyterian Church that is connected to the (Arcola Roseland) cemetery on October 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM. This is the annual homecoming service for the community as many in our area attended the church. Please come and celebrate the history of the oldest church in Tangipahoa parish. (The church meets twice a year, spring and fall.)

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children in Action – Wednesday at 6 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 Thursday

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10:00

Operation Christmas Child  Need – Individually wrapped hard candy

 

Serving God is a wonderful way to go through life.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

 

“This is what the LORD Almighty says:

‘In a little while I will once more

shake the heavens and the earth,

the sea and the dry land.  

I will shake all nations,

and what is desired by all nations will come,

and I will fill this house with glory,’

says the LORD Almighty.

~Haggai 2:6-7~

 

Mark Shaw is better than he was a week ago.  Let’s thank God for this change.

Bessie Hayden‘s laser surgery went well.  She sees much better and can now read.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

WMU Associational Meeting 

  • This morning at 10:00
  • Montpelier Baptist Church
  • Speakers – Rev. Joe Weaver and ladies of Oyska Baptist Church
  • Topic – “Mission Work with Brown Bag Lunches”
  • Everyone is welcome to come!

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin 

  • Thursday at 6:30 P.M.
  • Our cabin
  • Supper, Fellowship, Music , and Devotional
  • James Rimes will join some regular musicians this month.  He brings a country flavor and has some wonderful songs.
  • If you are available, please feel free to come.

 

Remember to talk with God today.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday – The Lord’s Day

 

When I consider your heavens,

the work of your fingers,

the moon and the stars,

which you have set in place,

what is mankind that you are mindful of them,

human beings that you care for them?

~Psalm 8:3-4~

 

Bubba Huckaby is home.  Pray for him as he regains some strength.  Pray for Linda, his caregiver.

Belinda Hostetter of Ponchatoula is a friend and David’s former co=worker who has been with us for Third Thursday meetings a couple of times.  She is recovering from a fall she had last week.  Pray for her as she endures the recovery time.

Marvin L. Stevens

May 08, 1958 – October 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3943892

Miley “Buddy” David Bailey, Jr.

August 11, 1946 – October 14, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3943917

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child – We now need lots of individually wrapped hard candy which will be bagged for each of the boxes.  Candy canes and other Christmas candy would be especially nice.  You can bring your donations to my classroom.  Thanks!  It is now less than two weeks until our packing party.

 

Associational WMU Meeting

  • Monday
  • 10 A..M.
  • Montpelier Baptist Church
  • Speakers – Rev. Joe Weaver and ladies from Osyka Baptist Church
  • All of you interested in missions are invited to come.

 

Third Thursday

  • This week
  • Our “Cabin”
  • 6:30 P.M.
  • Food, fellowship, devotional, and music

 

Thanks for reading.  Now, it’s time for praying.

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

 

You, LORD, are my lamp;

the LORD turns my darkness into light.

~2 Samuel 22:29~

Good news from Brenda Russell , Jeana’s mom – Jeanas surgeon just came by he says he not worried and instead of having to operate they are gonna put wound vac in later this morning bedside. All i can say is God is so good and answered prayers. Thank all of u for ur prayers

got a good report on his last round of tests.  We are thanking God for the good news.

Mr. Harlon Toney has been undergoing medical tests.  Some results are leading to more testing.  Please pray for Mr. Harlon and his family.

My David is able to see!  For a while he wondered if that was going to happen.  His vision is far from perfect, but it continues to slowly improve.  The gas bubble in the right eye has not broken up yet.  We’re looking ahead with hopes for better vision.

David and I are blessed to have the “cabin”.  We had company last week.  Now, we are preparing for three events for next week.  We thank Him for allowing us to have this special place.

Third Thursday – One of our gatherings at the cabin next week is the monthly Third Thursday that is so special to us.  Every month, I say it is the best night of the month.  I fully expect Thursday to be the same way.  We meet at 6:30, if you want to see for yourself.

 

Operation Christmas Child  We are coming to the conclusion of our collecting and preparing for packing shoeboxes in two weeks.  Two weeks from today, we will be filling the shoeboxes.  Then, this time next month, we will be a drop-off location for the first time.  I believe in Operation Christmas Child because David and I have seen it at work!

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 9:23-27 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+9%3A23-27&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Make some plans and preparations so you can worship the King tomorrow!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest.”

~Matthew 11:28 RSV~

 

Yesterday’s Update on Jeana Lee-Newton:

I am at Dr appt with jeana in New Orleans two places in her stomach have pulled a loose and she has two holes in her stomach putting her back in hospital again says he’s going to put wound vac in her stomach PLEASE pray for her again she’s been really nauseous and vomiting last 3-4 days . Of course she’s very upset so please pray for us all its really taking a toll on me and for sure her. Thanks for the prayers

Jimmy Schwartz is doing much better.  Please continue to pray for him.

Mr. Roy Stewart of Amite is very sick.  Pray for his family, especially his daughter, Nancy, who is extremely close to him.  Mr. Roy was the owner/pharmacist of Drive-In Drugstore in Amite for many years.

“Miss” Bessie Hayden had laser surgery yesterday to improve her vision.  She’s doing very well and looking forward to being able to see better.

 

David and I had two great experiences Wednesday and Thursday.  What a blessing for us!

  • Wednesday, along with Andy and Betty Taylor, we visited and shared the Lord’s Supper with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Harrell.  I can’t tell what a blessing it was for us.  Thanks to Andy and Betty.
  • Thursday, along with a number of others from church, we participated in the worship service at Kentwood Manor.  The residents there love to sing hymns as much as I do!  It was another great blessing.  Thanks to each person, residents and visitors, who participated.

 

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 12:1-3

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Bible Study 

  • This morning at 10:00
  • John 10:22-42

The Associational WMU meeting will be Monday at Montpelier at 10:00 featuring Bro. Joe Weaver and ladies from his church, Osyka,  explaining their recent brown bag ministry following the flood.  Come learn how your church can minister to others in this and other ways.

 

Operation Christmas Child:  Please bring bags of individually wrapped hard candies.  Christmas candy, especially candy canes, large or small, would be wonderful.

 

Jesus GAVE his life for us!  What can we do to serve Him?

Anna Lee