Category: Scripture Writing

Saturday

Greater love has no one than this:

to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.  

~John 15:13~

 

Sherman Cutrer‘s A-fib returned.  Needless to say, he did not get to come home yet.  Pray as the doctors work to get his medication adjusted to keep the A-fib at bay. Pray for the family, especially Jewell Kay.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has be in and out of the hospital again.  Remember her and her family in your prayers.

Ruthie Dykes is still at Hood Memorial.  She is better, but not ready to go home.

Justin Lambert (33) was in a motorcycle accident a few days ago.  He’s in Jackson, MS. and only has one broken bone.  Pray for him and his family and other health issues are addressed.

Jeana Lee-Newton, daughter of Ricky and Brenda Russell, will be admitted to the hospital Monday for a very important surgery. Pray for her, the medical staff, and her family.

 

The VBS program at Kentwood involved many of the children who had been in attendance all week.  It always thrills my heart to be able to teach in Bible school and hopefully plant a “seed” of missions in young hearts.  Thanks to the children for coming, the parents, and the workers at VBS.  New Zion will have their program at 6:00 Sunday night.

Right off my head, I know that Roseland, Spring Creek, and the Lord’s Church will be having VBS next week.  May “seeds”continued to be planted and nurtured.

 

Wendell Rhodus, youth minister at Oyska and former youth at Kentwood, will be ordained into the ministry at FBC Sunday night at 6 P.M.  You are invited to honor Wendell with your presence and your prayers.

 

Scripture Writing – Ephesians 4: 26-27

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Reminder – Gospel Opry tonight in East McComb.  

  • 3062 Hwy. 98, McComb
  • 1-601-600-6704
  • Enjoy supper and some great Southern Gospel music TONIGHT

 

Thanks to each of you who takes time to read and pray daily.  You impact many lives!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Give yourselves to God …

surrender your whole being to him

to be used for righteous purposes.”

~Romans 6:13 TEV~

 

Please pray for Ginger Hatchel in Texas.

The Montpelier Baptist Church mission team was greatly surprised yesterday with a 6.1 earthquake that was centered about two hours away from them.  Thank God for their obedience to go and for their desire to stay despite the earthquake.  Everyone there is fine!

Several churches have had VBS this week.  They will be having programs for parents either tonight or Sunday.  Check with the churches for day and time.

 

Scripture Writing – Colossians 3:12-13

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Gospel Opry – Saturday at 3062 Hwy. 98, McComb, MS 

  • Open Mike at 5:30
  • Regular program at 6:45 (approximate times)
  • Snack bar with hot sandwiches, desert, drinks, etc.
  • Donations only
  • Great musicians
  • Southern Gospel and other wonderful music
  • House band of established musicians

Friday Morning Bible Study will not meet this morning because of VBS.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – next week

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thanks for checking this site and praying.

Anna Lee

Thursday

This is how we know what love is:

Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.

And we ought to lay down our lives

for our brothers and sisters

~ John 3:16~

Ruthie Dykes is in room 10 at Hood Memorial with an infection.  Pray for her as she improves.

Sherman Cutrer is not doing as well as his family hoped.  Please say special prayers for him, his family, and the medical staff caring for him.

Pray for Jonathan and Ashley Statham as they welcome their son into the world this morning.

VBS Day 4 – I’m as excited to teach missions again today as the children are to get to be there.  Pray for a good day for all students, teachers, and churches having VBS today.

Scripture Writing – Mark 11: 24-25

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Thank you for praying today.  Your prayers bless “Others”.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one.

Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God,

for he has prepared for them a city.”

~Hebrews 11:16b, ESV~

 

David “Booger Red” Bryant has done much better since being transferred to Ochsner in New Orleans.  He is awake and off the vent.  They may not need to do the gall bladder surgery after all.  Keep praying.

Sherman Cutrer had been dealing with A-fib.  Before that, he was doing very well.  Let’s pray the A-fib is short-lived and Sherman makes more improvement.  While at the hospital Monday night, Jewel Kay fell in the parking lot.  Pray she isn’t too sore to do the things she needs to do for Sherman.  Thankfully, she apparently did not break any bones when she fell.

Pray for the children at FBC, Kentwood VBS today.  All the older children will learn about salvation.  It is always one of my favorite happenings at VBS.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 103: 8-12

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Our prayers are always answered – maybe not exactly as we hoped, but answered!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

Jesus answered,

“I am the way and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me.

~John 14:6~

I had a wonderful day working with the children at VBS yesterday!  What a blessing it is to participate!

 

“Unfinished Business” – http://baptistmessage.com/unfinished-business-wife-returns-2-months-after-husbands-heart-attack-to-complete-the-job/

Scripture Writing – Matthew 18:21-22

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Women’s Ministry 

  • Bible study – John 7 – begins June 17
  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – June 28
  • Ladies’ Night – A patriotic program you won’t want to miss – June 23

 

Some of you may be interested in some quality Southern Gospel Music at the Gospel Opry.  It will be the Saturday on Highway 98 east of McComb, not far past the bus supply lot.  The address is 3062.  You can call 601 – 600 – 6704 for more information or contact Bubba Roberts here in Kentwood.  The house band there is amazing! 

Anna Lee

Monday

…. who wants all people to be saved

and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

~I Timothy 2:4~

 

Patsy, sister of Theople Hurst and Bobbie Magee, will have a lung procedure today.  Pray they can get some helpful information.

Last night, David and I were blessed to join many of our neighbors as they honored Bro. Kevin and Jana Smith who have served eight years at Pine Ridge and Tangipahoa.  It was wonderful to hear of all the memories and testimonies.  Toni Travis Black, vocalists, and musicians at Galilee Baptist Church did an awesome job of leading the service.  There was plenty of foot-stomping, clapping, and singing! We were very blessed to have been a part of that special service.  God bless Bro. Kevin and Jana in their future church opportunities.

Elves Don Davis
Born: March 10, 1930
Died: June 05, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3739495

 

Scripture Writing – I John 2: 12-14

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Many local Vacation Bible Schools begin today.  I hope you have volunteered your time.  If not, it is not too late.  Also, make sure your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and neighbors are in attendance this week.  May young lives be eternally this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Broken to be Made New” – http://odb.org/2016/06/06/broken-to-be-made-new/
  • I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.                                                                                                    ~Psalm 119:75~
  • “Because He Lives” was the hymn I selected yesterday.  This morning, I must use that hymn again.  Yesterday, at Pine Ridge, we were blessed to hear the son of Dwayne and Toni Black and grandson of Tommy and Ginger Travis, sing his heart out.  He just completed the third grade. May God continue to use this young man for His service.

 

 Happy Monday!  Make this day meaningful in His service!

Anna Lee

Sunday & Sunday Addition

For our light and momentary troubles

are achieving for us an eternal glory

that far outweighs them all.

~2 Corinthians 4:17~

 

Scripture Writing – I John 2:9-11

 

The rain to the south is making use of my satellite impossible.  I’ll try again this afternoon.

 

Second try – Still morning!

 

Pray for fifteen (15) volunteer missionaries from Montpelier Baptist Church who have now arrived in Nicaragua.  They have made a collected items since their last trip and involved their entire church in the project.  They go once or twice each year.  Great work is done while they are there.

Some members of FBC, Greensburg will soon be going to Haiti next month. This is a also a repeat for some of their members.  I think I heard the number seven (7), but am sure someone will help me with a correction if that is not accurate. Pray for them as they continue to collect and pact items to give to the people there.

David Bryant has been transferred to Ochsner with surgery possibly on Tuesday.  Please pray for David and his family.

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Vacation Bible Schools – Many churches will have VBS this week.  Others will be held in the coming weeks.  Check with your area church(es) to get specific information.

Due to VBS at Kentwood this week, the Ladies’ Bible Study will not meet.  The study of John 7 will begin June 17th.

Coming Soon – Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood

This will be a patriotic night!  I can tell you we will have an awesome speaker and a precious, God-filler soloist.  Plan to to join us June 23rd at 6:15 P.M.

You can also mark your calendar for the Third Monday Morning of July.  Ladies of Two Rivers will meet at Spring Creek Baptist Church and hear a report on the current update from Mt. Nebo Baptist Church after their recent flooding problem.

This afternoon the church family of Pine Ridge will honor their pastor and his wife, Bro. Kevin and Jana Smith, with a farewell reception.  They have been a blessing to this area and will be greatly missed as they move and begin a new church assignment.  Pray for the church to continue to minister in the Sixth Ward.

Stay dry!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“As a father has compassion on his children,

so the Lord has compassion

on those who fear him.”

~Psalm 103:13 NIV~

 

Please continue to pray for David Bryant.  The doctors are considering moving him to Ochsner in New Orleans for surgery due to the severity of his condition.  Please pray.

Susie Sharkey continues to improve at home.  Keep he in your prayers.

Earlo LaBauve is in a swing unit at Greensburg so  ht can get the care he needs.  Prayers are needed.

David‘s eye pressure went from 41 to 20 in two days following some changes to his medication.  With the right eye doing better, he is set to have the left eye done at Cypress Point on the 14th.

Pray for Courtney Creel as she begins her mission trip to Guatemala today.

 

“This Life I Live” – a story of encouragement – http://thislifeilive.com/leave-it-there/

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Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

Scripture Writing – I John 2: 5-8

Vacation Bible Schools kick off next week for several churches.  Various churches will have them during different weeks some in the morning and some at nights.  I’m looking forward to being a part of two next week.  Check the individual churches for specific information.

Sunday afternoon, Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host a Going Away Party for Rev. Kevin and Jana Smith who will be moving soon.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study will not meet next week due to VBS, but will next meet on June 17th.  At that time we will begin John 7.  See me if you wish to have a study guide.

Operation Christmas Child – June collection items have been added to the wreaths.  Purchased items can be taken to my Sunday School room next to the choir room.  I get so excited when I purchase more items.  I also get excited when I see that others are becoming involved in helping with this worthy cause.  If you need help in any way, please ask me.

Be alert to sudden changes in the weather for the next few days.  Most of us don’t have to be concerned with flooding, but the lightning and hard rains can cause problems too.

Anna Lee

Friday

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples,

if you have love for one another.”

~John 13:35, ESV~

 

Sherman Cutrer had three bypasses yesterday.  He is in ICU for a few days before moving to step-down.  Please pray for a good recovery from the surgery.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon got a good report from the doctor yesterday.  It’s a baby-step improvement, but it is improvement!  Thank you for your continued prayers for her.

 

Scripture Writing – I John 2: 1-4

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

When things don’t happen just as you want and when you want them to happen, this song may be a good reminder that it will happen according to His plan.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Just as there are many parts to our bodies,

so it is with Christ’s body.

We are all parts of it,

and it takes every one of us to make it complete,

for we each have different work to do.

So we belong to each other,

and each needs all the others.”

~Romans 12:4-5 TLB~

 

Please pray for Sherman Cutrer who will be having heart bypass surgery today at OLOL hospital today.

Jeff Day had gall bladder surgery at North Oaks yesterday.  Thanks for the prayers.

Earl Calander, formerly of the Sixth Ward, will be having heart surgery on the 7th.  Please add him to your prayers.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is hopefully on the mend.  Her doctor said the eye looks much better.  Please continue to pray for her as she sees her doctor again today.

Buddy Waller began chemo yesterday. Pray for him as he follows his treatment plan.

Bobby Simpson will be seeing a doctor today concerning his back.  Pray for a good visit.

Susan Rimes says she is sore, but improving.  Let’s pray for good results from her procedure last week.

James Allen continues to be at home following his stay at North Oaks at the end of last week.  Please keep him on your prayer list.

Cindy Juban, Andy Taylor’s sister, has several health issues.  Pray for her as she deals with them and a serious vision issue.

David Bryant of Amite will have gall bladder surgery today in Lafayette.  He is still sedated almost all the time.

Susie Sharkey is doing better.  She thanks those who prayed for her.

Lois Viola Cutrer

Born: August 17, 1940
Died: June 01, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3737056&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child – “Children Start Church Despite Persecution”–

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Scripture Writing – I John 1: 8-10

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Live to give, rather than receive! From http://qpolitical.com/1-chip-joanna-gaines-changing-america-easy-see/

Anna Lee