Scripture Writing – Page 52

Wednesday

But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit comes on you;

and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

Jeff Day is having gall bladder surgery today at North Oaks. Please pray surgery goes well and his recovery is timely.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon had a long day yesterday, but she did have the procedure to correct the problem she was having since the last procedure. Pray for less pain and clear vision.

David Bryant of Amite is still in ICU in Lafayette. He is on a vent still and usually heavily sedated. Please pray for him.

Susie Sharkey is doing a little better. Please continue to pray for her and for her family.

Preston Denmon Hutchinson

Born: August 17, 1922
Died: May 10, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3735552

Scripture Writing – June –

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_FwK3u-_PH1a0lhNjBHU0FhQ1U&usp=

June 1 – I John 1:5-7 –

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+john+1%3A5-7&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child

Items we will begin purchasing in June:

Small balls or uninflated beach balls
Small puzzles
Toothpaste
Bath soap

Pull some cards from the wreaths at the church.

Thanks for helping to send Jesus to children around the world.

Missions – Our work begins at home and extends to the far corners of the world.

Read that verse at the top of the post again. It’s Acts 1:8.

Baptist Message article and such a simple, but effective, ministry of NOBTS

http://baptistmessage.com/nobts-evangelism-efforts-reach-four-with-gospel/

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

“Not a Simple Story” – http://odb.org/2016/06/01/not-a-simple-story/
The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. ~2 Chronicles 16:9~
“God helps those who depend on Him.”
“Learning to Lean”
- Lyrics – http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/w/wanda_jackson/learning_to_lean.html
- History – http://absolutelygospel.com/index.php?/content/articles/7190 Wow!
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a80QMrpFpMA Blackwood Brothers

Friday Morning Bible Study

We will complete John 6 this week.
Ladies will receive their study guides for John 7 this week.
There will be no Bible study NEXT week due to VBS.

Tuesday

But from everlasting to everlasting

the LORD’s love is with those who fear him,

and his righteousness with their children’s children—

~Psalm 103:17~

Pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillon as she sees her doctor again this morning and learns about what will be done next.

Terry Callihan (brother of Karen Sue Callihan Dykes who recently passed away)

(February 28, 1942 – May 28, 2016
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Terry-Callihan-103611653

The Memorial Day service to honor local men who have given their lives while serving our country was presented at the Hollywood Cemetery yesterday. Well done!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Choose your own verses today

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Knowing and Doing” – http://odb.org/2016/05/31/knowing-and-doing/
With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God. ~Mark 10:27~
“Only Believe”
- Lyrics – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onlybelv.htm
- History – http://www.vrijezending.nl/english/branham/only-believe
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUh93-WK8To

Operation Christmas Child – all the information you need to know to pack and ship boxes to children around the world

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
Send some gifts and “Jesus” to some children this year!

Vacation Bible Schools in our area begin next week. Check with the churches in your area for details.

Anna Lee

~Colossians 3:20~

Earlo LaBauve is home and being carefully cared for by his children. Pray for him.

Sis Cox, sister of Velma Anthony, is living with liver cancer. She has such a sweet spirit. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Today much of the staff of the Christian International School of Prague is fasting and praying for staff next year. Currently, we are in desperate need for 2 elementary school teachers, a high school science teacher, a director or principal and an ELL teacher. PLEASE, PLEASE join us in prayer and spread the word of our need. Thank you!

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40:28-31

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Praise from Pure Hearts” – http://odb.org/2016/05/30/praise-from-pure-hearts/
A broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. ~Psalm 51:17~
“Face to Face”

Let’s honor the sacrifice of those who died while serving in our military.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Start children off on the way they should go,

and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

~Proverbs 22:6~

David Bryant of Amite is in ICU at Lafayette with several serious health issues. Please be in prayer for him.

Susie Sharkey was doing better yesterday. Thank you for your continued prayers for her.

Margaret Oliver told us Friday morning that her doctor will not do the second surgery he had planned to do, but will treat her with medication instead. She had complications from the first surgery and will not face them with the medication. Thank God for alternative treatments.

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40:22-24

Baptist Message Memorial Day Story – http://baptistmessage.com/22332-2/

This man did not die in battle, but it lived a wonderful life of service to God after his return home.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Can’t Die But Once” – http://odb.org/2016/05/29/cant-die-but-once/ All Christians will die physically one day, but heaven is their destination. You don’t have to live fearing death if you know you will live in heaven after your earthly death.
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. ~Matthew 10:28~
“Higher Ground”
- Lyrics – http://breadsite.org/lyrics/202.htm
- History – http:.//christianmusicandhymns.blogspot.com/2015/06/higher-ground-lord-plant-my-feet-on
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8ToUvWuXPI

May this Lord’s Day be especially meaningful in your life.

Anna Lee

Saturday

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”

~Luke 1: 46-47~

I have a long list to share today. Get ready to do some praying.

I saw one of Mrs. Hazel Smith‘s daughters. Her mother is resting more. The girls are staying close. Pray for each one of them.
Patsy, sister of Theople Hurst and Bobbie Magee, will be having another lung surgery Thursday. Prayers will be appreciated.
Susie Sharkey had a set-back yesterday following her recent foot surgery and was taken back to the hospital yesterday. Pray for her and her family.
Mrs. Inez Randall is hospitalized. Heart tests are being done. Please pray for this sweet lady and her large family.
Mrs. Ruby Dillon had eye surgery almost three weeks ago. We’ve been keeping up with her daily. She is having complications that just don’t seem to go away. Prayers please.
Chloe Neyland got a very good report on a recent visit with her cardiologist. She doesn’t need to see her doctor for another year. Pray her little heart continues to function so well.

Vacation Bible Schools in the various churches will begin soon. Check the church(es) in your area to learn all the details to get children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, neighbors, and friends enrolled.

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

ThomS. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Short-term mission trips: I have a number of friends who will be going on mission trips to various countries in the coming weeks. Pray for them and those who will be ministered to. Consider going on such a trip one day and begin praying along that line. In the meantime, contact one of the churches sending our members to learn how you might become a supporter of the ministry.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“He Walked in Our Shoes” – http://odb.org/2016/05/28/he-walked-in-our-shoes/
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. ~Hebrews 2:18~
“Love is the Theme”
- Lyrics & History – http://www.hymnary.org/text/of_the_themes_that_men_have_known
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0-2OTJgEtA

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40: 18-21

Monday is memorial day. Remember all the families of military personnel who did not safely return from their service to our country, but who gave their lives for a country they considered great and worthy of a possible sacrifice. I do not know of anyone in my family, but David had an uncle who gave his life in France in WWII. Pray for all families who have lost military personnel during their service. Pray our country will remain strong and worthy of all the sacrifices of these people.

Anna Lee

Thursday/Friday

I am back this morning and so thankful that problem seems to be better. David is still asleep, but was better and resting some yesterday.

May your father and mother rejoice;

may she who gave you birth be joyful!

~Proverbs 23:25~

Melissa Johnson has a “shoe” on her broken foot. She will wear it four weeks gradually putting more weight on the foot each day. No surgery!

Donnie Eudy, my brother-in-law, had surgery to remove a place on his eyelid and then reconstructive surgery. All went well. Thanks for praying for him.

Beverly Rohbacher and Daniel were involved in a collision Wednesday at Tangipahoa. Beverly had some injuries, but will be okay.

David’s next eye surgery has been changed from the 1st to the 14th. That may work our better for him giving him more time to improve from the first surgery. He says he “does everything the hard way” when it comes to medical issues.

Charlene Dykes Waller

Born: September 12, 1952
Died: May 25, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3732554

Mary Jane Fabre

Born: July 07, 1940
Died: May 24, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3731177

Ethel Soles McGee

Born: May 01, 1944
Died: May 24, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3732419

Elmon Jewel Blades

Born: October 29, 1923
Died: May 25, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3733091

Scripture Writing

Thursday – Isaiah 40: 7-11
Friday – Isaiah 40:12-17

Devotionals

Thursday – “Like Sheep” – http://odb.org/2016/05/26/like-sheep/
Friday – “Flowing Peace” – http://odb.org/2016/05/27/flowing-peace/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study WILL MEET today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Some of these people

have missed the most important thing in life —

they don’t know God.”

~1 Timothy 6:21 TLB~

Please pray for my brother-in-law, Donnie Eudy, as he has another place removed from his eyelid and has a consultation for reconstructive surgery today at Ochsner, New Orleans.

Pray for Melissa Johnson as she sees a doctor today about possibly setting her foot.

Pray for Susan Rimes as she sees her doctor Friday. She’s praying for relief from all the pain she has experienced.

Terry Robertson

Born: March 14, 1941
Died: May 23, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3730178

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40: 1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message

“Lifting Chirst Up Results in Six Baptisms for Children’s Ministry – http://baptistmessage.com/lifting-christ-up-results-in-six-baptisms-for-childrens-ministry/
“Good News for Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/editors-report-good-news-for-louisiana-baptist-message/
More editorial comments – http://baptistmessage.com/category/editorial/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“When the Woods Wake Up” – http://odb.org/2016/05/25/when-the-woods-wake-up/
I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die. ~John 11:25~
“Victory in Jesus”
- Lyrics – http://breadsite.org/lyrics/637.htm
- History – http://www.sharefaith.com/guide/Christian-Music/hymns-the-songs-and-the-stories/victory-in-jesus-the-song-and-the-story.html
- Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcIoFdSC-jA

Pray for someone who needs to know Jesus.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Darbi Tolar’s surgery went well yesterday. Thank-you for praying for her. Now, pray for the family as they try to keep her still for a few days.

Jimmy Tolar was able to be back at church Sunday. It was good to see him back in his pew.

Koltyn Gafford is progressing. Each step of progress takes much work and dedication by family and professionals, but he is certainly moving in the right direction. Keep praying.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 73: 21-26

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Thoughts, and a Song

“No Worries” – http://odb.org/2016/05/24/no-worries/
Let us go over to the other side. ~ Mark 4:35~
He not only knows about the storms of our lives, but also goes with us each step of the way! Storms don’t hinder us from getting to our final destination!
“Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me”
- Lyrics – http://www.lutheran-hymnal.com/lyrics/tlh649.htm
- Story – http://www.plymouthbrethren.org/article/10138
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B581Y7-P_E (I like the childlike simplicity and the many nautical pictures.)

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – This morning at 11 at The Cafe

Samaritan’s Purse – http://www.samaritanspurse.org/?utm_source=25Kin5Days-Eblast-1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-16EB&utm_content=top-logo

Spend some time enjoying the day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Everything else is worthless

when compared with the infinite value

of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

For his sake I have discarded everything else,

counting it all as garbage,

so that I could gain Christ.”

~Philippians 3:8 NLT, 2nd ed.~

Please add Mrs. Doris Young to your prayer list. She will be seeing a doctor today.

Carl Wayne Stevens, formerly of this area, has been sick lately, but is now back at home.

Darbi Tolar, daughter of Tom and Stacey, will have her tonsils removed this morning. Please pray all go well through surgery and recovery.

Pray for David as he sees a doctor again this morning about his recovery from cataract surgery.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 19:7-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Why Me?” – http://odb.org/2016/05/23/why-me-7/
Why have I found such favor in your eyes? Ruth 2:10 (As my SS class works our way through the Bible, our lesson yesterday was on Ruth, one of my favorite ladies. How timely to have a devotional about her today!)
“Give Thanks!”
- Lyrics – http://www.metrolyrics.com/give-thanks-lyrics-don-moen.html
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk_7wUR2Wdg

Women’s Ministry

Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 Tuesday
Friday – Bible study of John 6 continues
Operation Christmas Child – Collection items for shoeboxes/Suggestions on wreaths hanging at the church

Make this day count!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Love never gives up,

never loses faith,

is always hopeful,

and endures through every circumstance.”

~1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT, 2nd ed.~

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

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

Scripture Writing – Psalm 19:1-6

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

“Paddling Home” – http://odb.org/2016/05/22/paddling-home/
One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. ~Philippians 3:13~ I press on toward the goal” ~ Philippians 3:14~
“Just a Closer Walk with Thee”
- Lyrics – http://www.hymnary.org/text/i_am_weak_but_thou_art_strong
- History – http://dianaleaghmatthews.com/just-a-closer-walk-with-thee/
- Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPmJemdLGf8 (Alabama)

God bless each of you!

Anna Lee

But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit comes on you;

and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

But from everlasting to everlasting

the LORD’s love is with those who fear him,

and his righteousness with their children’s children—

~Psalm 103:17~

Children, obey your parents in everything,

for this pleases the Lord.

~Colossians 3:20~

Start children off on the way they should go,

and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

~Proverbs 22:6~

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”

~Luke 1: 46-47~

May your father and mother rejoice;

may she who gave you birth be joyful!

~Proverbs 23:25~

“Some of these people

have missed the most important thing in life —

they don’t know God.”

~1 Timothy 6:21 TLB~

Pray for someone who needs to know Jesus.

“Everything else is worthless

when compared with the infinite value

of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

For his sake I have discarded everything else,

counting it all as garbage,

so that I could gain Christ.”

~Philippians 3:8 NLT, 2nd ed.~

“Love never gives up,

never loses faith,

is always hopeful,

and endures through every circumstance.”

~1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT, 2nd ed.~