Category: Scripture Writing

Thursday

 “Enter through the narrow gate.

For wide is the gate

and broad is the road that leads to destruction,

and many enter through it.  

But small is the gate

and narrow the road that leads to life,

and only a few find it.

~Matthew 7:13-14, NIV~

 

Shelton Day is hospitalized with the threat of a heart attack.  Thank God for blood work that sounded an alarm yesterday.  Pray for Shelton.

Pray for Jeana, daughter of Ricky and Brenda Russell of Chesbrough.  She is hospitalized again.  Pray for her family too.

Linda B. Williams has a toe that has become infected since surgery four weeks ago.  She hospitalized at St. Tammany.  Pray they will soon have her pain and the infection under control.

David and I have had three appointment on three different days this week.  The good news is that David’s eyes are healed enough to have glasses for his right eye and a contact for his left eye.  We also have an appointment on the 25th to see a cornea specialist concerning the next surgery.  Please continue to pray for David and his vision.  The good news is that I had a good report on my vision despite watching for some hereditary problems.

Earlo LaBauve was doing very poorly last night.  Pray for his family in the coming days.

Roy Hugh Fleming, Jr., M.D.

January 22, 1950 – July 12, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3808370

 

Operation Christmas Child – “Nanor and a Doll” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-nanor-and-a-doll/

Scripture Writing – Psalm 55:1-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study – Friday at 10 to complete John 7

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children on Mission had three new children last night.  It is not too late to bring someone to join us from 6-7 P.M.  We also had two guests last night, Bubba Roberts with his guitar and harmonica and David Alford with stories of experiences in other countries (like missionaries who sacrifice to share the good news of Jesus).

I am getting good report from the vacation Bible schools this week.  My little children be drawn to Jesus through their efforts.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart

and with all your soul

and with all your mind

and with all your strength.’

~Mark 12:30~

 

Justin Lambert was moved to another room, a sign of more small steps of improvement.  Continue to pray for Justin, his family, and the medical staff helping to make him better.  The family is appreciative of your prayers.

Children on Mission and Mission Friends tonight at 6 P.M.  We’ll be in the L-wing waiting for you.  Children who are 3 through those going into 5th grade are encouraged to attend.

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 12:35-40

Operation Christmas Child –  Izabella and a Snow Globe – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-izabella-and-a-snow-globe/

WMU – Quarterly Associational Meeting – Monday at Spring Creek at 10 (Leadership meeting at 9.) followed by a potluck lunch.  We will learn about the recent flooding of the church and pastoriam as well as the progress in recovery.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message (VBS) – http://baptistmessage.com/vbs-fills-baptisteries/

No matter what is on the agenda for today, please wear a smile and share a kind word with others.  You’ll make a difference in your little world today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

….fixing our eyes on Jesus,

the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

For the joy set before him he endured the cross,

scorning its shame,

and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

~ Hebrews 12:2 ~

 

Please pray for Mrs. Catherine Yarborough who is in ICU at McComb.  I know your prayers will be appreciated.

Peggy D. Simmons

Peggy Dykes Simmons, 79, of Line Creek, La., died July 10, 2016, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg.

Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Line Creek Baptist Church and continues Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until services there at 10:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

 

The Lord’s Church will be involved in a home schooling program this year.  If you are interested, you can learn more from someone there.

Vacation Bible School is also being held at Tangipahoa Baptist Church this week.

Operation Christmas Child – “Yuliya and a Puppy” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoeboxstories-yuliya-and-a-puppy/

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 12:31-34

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I do know about the wreck that happened last night, but am waiting for an official report.  I’ll post that later.

Anna Lee

Monday

But let justice roll on like a river,

righteousness like a never-failing stream!

~Amos 5:24~

 

Please say some prayers for Mrs. Grace Chadwick who has been moved to the hospital.  She and her family will be very appreciative.

Continue to pray for Kathy Dale Forrest.

 

Vacation Bible Schools this week: Hillsdale and East Fork.

New Zion Baptist Church baptized three youth yesterday and have another one to baptize next week.  Let’s all say a pray of thanksgiving for youth workers and summer camps for youth.  They make a difference in many lives!

Operation Christmas Child – Ted and a Washcloth – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-ted/

Associational WMU meeting – one week from today at Spring Creek Baptist Church

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Luke 12:27-30

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

On this day when the weather promises to be hot, I hope you have a warm heart and will share it with others today.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

But Peter and John replied,

“Which is right in God’s eyes:

to listen to you, or to him?

You be the judges!  

As for us, we cannot help speaking

about what we have seen and heard.”

~Acts 4:19-20~

 

Please pray for Mr. Earlo LaBauve, Sharon Martin’s dad.  He is very sick.

 

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

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

 

 

Operation christmas Child – Alex and a Candy Cane –https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-alex/

Scripture Writing – Luke 2:22-26 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+2%3A22-26&version=NIV

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

The Gospel Opry not only had a good house band, but the guests, The McKay Project of Columbia, were outstanding. There was so much talent being used for the Lord!   I hope to hear them again.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,

“Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”

And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

~Isaiah 6:8~

 

Mr. Burnell Simpson is in North Oaks because of extra fluid.  He should be coming home today.  Pray he feels better.

Pray for two area ladies who are not doing well at this time, Mrs. Peggy Simmons and Kathy Dale Forrest.  As you pray for them , please also pray for their families.

Once, again I ask for prayers for America. Our land seems so troubled today.

Carey Marshall Lea, Sr. (Barbara Hutchinson’s brother)

http://www.riverwoodfamily.com/index.php/component/k2/item/1544-carey-marshall-lea-sr

Brenda Ann Dupre Thibodeaux

Born: March 11, 1943
Died: July 08, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3804194&fh_id=10545
Scripture Writing – I Peter 5:9-11
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child – Alina and a Music Box 

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-alina-and-a-music-box/

If you like country gospel music and appreciate talented musicians, you may enjoy the Gospel Opry east of McComb.  The address is 3062 Highway 98.  Tonight is the second Saturday, so they will be waiting for us there.

May people turn to God for answers.  May God bless America again,

Anna Lee

Friday

Blessed are the peacemakers,

    for they will be called children of God.  

~Matthew 5:9~

 

Let’s pray for America

and police officers today!

Update on David Bryant – David has improved and is now in rehab in Lafayette.  Keep praying!  David worked in law enforcement, but that is not his medical issue.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Azima and a Handwritten Note –https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-azima-and-a-handwritten-note/

Scripture Writing – I Peter 5:5-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Coming Event

  • July 9 – Gospel Opry at McComb
  • July 17 – Planning meeting for next Ladies’ Night
  • July 18 – Associational WMU meets at Spring CreekJuly 21 – Third Thursday at the Cabin
  • July 26 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
  • Wednesdays – Children in Action and Mission Friends
  • Fridays – Bible Study
  • Sundays – Bible Study (Sunday School)

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

If we have Jesus in our hearts, it is our responsibility to show and share His love with others!

Anna Lee

Thursday

Love must be sincere.

Hate what is evil;

cling to what is good.

~Romans 12:9~

 

I’m very happy to report that Mrs. Ruby Dillon is much better.  Thank you for praying for her.

Aaron Samuel Pope

Born: April 20, 1953
Died: July 02, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3789410&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – Joshua 1:7-9 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – “Aline and the Princess Shoes”  (I trust you are enjoying these true stories and seeing the pictures.  I also  trust your heart will be touched to help with this project.  You can donate through your church, the website, or with any group packing shoeboxes this year.  The main thing is you respond to the tug on your heart and help!)

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M.

 

Children on Mission and Mission Friends – Wednesdays 6-7 P.M.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – July 26

Third Thursday – July 21

Associational WMU Meeting at Spring Creek – July 18

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Wednesday

You, my brothers and sisters,

were called to be free.

But do not use your freedom

to indulge the flesh ;

rather,

serve one another humbly in love.

~Galatians 5:13~

 

Sherman Cutrer has another setback, a blood infection.  Jewel Kay asks that we pray.

 

Bennett Hendry (Another person I grew up with; You will probably know some of his family.)

Born: January 04, 1947
Died: July 05, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3788740&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child – “Natasha and a Tract” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-natasha-and-a-tract/

Scripture Writing – Psalm 94:16-19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Tonight at 6 P.M.

  • Mission Friends – ages 2-4
  • Children in Action – grades 1-5

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Study His words.  Plant them in your heart.  Let them guide your hands, feet, and hearts.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

Now the Lord is the Spirit,

and where the Spirit of the Lord is,

there is freedom.

~2 Corinthians 3:17~

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 94:12-15

 Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – David – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-david-and-a-toy-car/

Let’s name some of David’s life-changing blessings: a church available to his family, parents who took him to church, a shoebox, coming to America, another church, his educational opportunities, etc.

“My interest in how things—and people—can be restored to new life probably started with that toy car.”

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Remember, we all need Him!  

Anna Lee