Category: Scripture Writing

Saturday

“But God proves His own love for us

in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us!

Much more then,

since we have now been declared righteous

by His blood,

we will be saved through Him from wrath.”

~Romans 5:8-9~

 

Pray for Earlo LaBauve as he family prepares to move him to a facility where he can receive PT he needs for his hip.

There are a number of people hospitalized or homebound we should remember in our daily prayers.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 126:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” today.  He has plans for you this very day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“I pray this: that your love will keep on growing  

in knowledge and every kind of discernment.”

~Philippians 1:9 HCSB~

 

J.D. Smith has had another procedure this week.  Pray for good, long-term results.

Wanda Smith has shingles.  Pray it will be a light and short-term situation for her.

Earlo Labauve, father of Sharon Martin, has fractured his hip and is in North Oaks.

Pray for David as he has another follow-up appointment on the eye that had the cataract removed.  He also has an appointment Monday.

 

Monroe M. Travis

Born: October 05, 1926
Died: May 18, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3726595&fh_id=10545

Third Thursday – It’s night to have guests for supper and such wonderful fellowship and music to bind us all together on a night with impending bad weather.  We had three new guests and at least eight churches represented.  We are so blessed.

Scripture Writing – John 15: 12-17

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – We will begin at John 6:16 this morning.  Feel free to join us.

Operation Christmas Child – You are welcome to visit the church today to get cards from the OCC wreaths.  Each card gives a specific need for the shoeboxes we will be packing and will probably cost $10 or less to make the purchases, depending on where you shop.  Additional cards will be added the first Sunday of June.

 

Devotional, Scripture and a Song

 

How does God what us to “do” what we read about in the Bible?  Be still and listen.  He will tell us.

Anna Lee

Thursday

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~

 

Melissa Johnson has broken some bones in a foot.  Pray for her as she prepares to see a doctor in New Orleans next Wednesday.

David’s cataract surgery wasn’t easy, but it is over.  We’ll see a doctor this morning morning for a check-up.  Pray for no more complications.

Pray for Boyd Hatchel as he travels today.  I think his trip will be extremely busy (three purposes that I know of).

 

Blair Lea Ellis

Born: April 17, 1962
Died: May 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3726381

Rev. Richard Dean Hagen

Born: August 15, 1930
Died: May 13, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3724224&fh_id=10545
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Scripture Writing- John 15:6-11
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Third Thursday – We will meet at the cabin tonight at 6:30 and looking forward to what God has in store for us.

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 6 beginning at v. 16

 

God has big plans for us today.  Let’s be aware of His calling to each of us.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“If you want to know what God wants you to do,

ask him, and he will gladly tell you ….”

~James 1:5 TLB~

The Ichter – Greenwich family includes multiple generations of missionaries and MK’s.

Rev. Bill Ichter fell at church Sunday night and fractured his pelvis.  There are family complications including  a new baby arriving soon.  Pray for Alana as she helps care for her parents and helps with her grand-babies too.

Pray for David as he has cataract surgery number one today.

Michael Dale Tidwell

Born: February 02, 1955
Died: May 17, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3723645&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Scripture Writing – John 15: 1-5

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin – tomorrow at 6:30 P.M.

Operation Christmas Child – Help pack the boxes with goodies by purchasing items suggested on the wreaths.

 

Thank you for your prayers each day.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Let us think about each other

and help each other to show love

and do good deeds” .

~Hebrews 10:24NCV~

 

Jimmy Tolar continues to improve since he got home Saturday.  He is adjusting to a new diet and trying to regain his strength.  Thank-you for your continued prayers for him.

Norma Jean Smith Bel

Born: January 20, 1929
Died: May 16, 2016

 http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3721105&fh_id=10545

 

Grover “Moke” Milton Cleveland

Born: September 18, 1942
Died: May 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3722867&fh_id=10545
Maxine Stevens Graham

Born: August 12, 1922
Died: May 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3721498&fh_id=10545

Paul Raymond Sullivan

Born: October 02, 1937
Died: May 14, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3722862
Ernie Jones, formerly of Amite, passed away last week, but I did not locate his obituary.
Mr. Hagan, who lived east of Kentwood, passed away Saturday.  I do not have any additional information on him.
Friendship Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
  • Registration and Fun Day – June 4th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • June 6-10  from 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5: 15-21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30 this week

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church – monthly breakfast to benefit a need in this area – Sunday at 8:00 A.M.  This will be the last breakfast before Bro. Kevin and Jana move to their new church.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Be sure to do your part to help collect the items for the shoeboxes that will be sent to children at Christmas.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Monday

“The person who plants selfishness,

ignoring the needs of others

— ignoring God! —

harvests a crop of weeds.

All he’ll have to show for his life is weeds!

But the one who plants in response to God,

God’s Spirit do the growth work in him,

harvests a crop of real life, eternal life.”

~Galatians 6:7-8 MSG~

 

(Do you remember the devotional and the hymn, “Others”, I posted last week?)

Tracen Schneeweiss was born last night.  He weighed 8.5 pounds.  This is Justin and Sarah’s third child.  God bless this growing family.

Sharon Howell Waterbury

Born: September 04, 1974
Died: May 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3720527&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing –2 Corinthians 5:11-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Third Thursday at the Cabin 

  • This week!
  • 6:30 P.M.
  • Sweet fellowship, delicious food, abounding music, and heart-touching devotional

Operation Christmas Child – Get your cards off the wreaths and make your purchases.  Turn your item in at the classroom next to the choir room.  Let’s bless lots of children with gifts and give them the opportunity to learn all about Jesus.

May you see God’s rich blessings on your life today!

Anna Lee

Sunday

….and I have filled him with the Spirit of God,

with wisdom,

with understanding,

with knowledge

and with all kinds of skills.  

~Exodus 31:3~

 

Please pray for Crockett Point Baptist Church, Rayville, LA, and the family and friends of Rev. Joe Senn.  May his famous phrase, “Let’s go and be the church”, live on in those who serve with him or in his church.     http://baptistmessage.com/memorial-services-set-for-pastor-joe-senn/

Scripture Writing: Isaiah 55:8-13

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Operation Christmas Child – Today is a good day to check the OCC wreaths at church and select some items to purchase for the shoeboxes we will be purchasing.  Remember, each card represents $10 or less.

Looking ahead – Third Thursday at the Cabin – Thursday at 6:30.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Remember, He is will you all the time!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;

may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.  

~Psalm 143:10~

 

Cindy Knight Edwards‘ pathology shows precancer, but not cancer.  She will be monitored for the rest of her life.  I’m praying for God to take care of Cindy and her family.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

I have loved to listen to this lady for years without ever dreaming the story of her life was anything like I just read.  My respect  for her has grown tremendously in the last few minutes. Thankfully,I grew up in much better circumstances.  I’m able to follow and serve the same God Ethel knew and loved.  How blessed I am!

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 55:1-7

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Welcome to a wonderful weekend.  Be sure it includes all the necessary components.

Anna Lee

Friday

The Spirit of God has made me;

the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

~Job 33:4~

 

Jordan Madison. nephew of Jeanne Bond Tate

This is was so encouraging to hear today! Please continue to pray for God’s grace and mercy to my nephew. My sister, Michelle writes: Thank you all for continued prayers for Jordan Madison, he walked today and ate a little! Major improvement but will have to go through speech and physical therapy when they see he is ready. I won’t be posting unless anything changes so thank you all for the encouragement and thank Jesus for his progress:)

Scripture Writing –  Psalm 67:1-7 
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
New Zion Baptist Church invites you to preregister your child for VBS Saturday, May 14th at 5 P.M.  Their VBS is for 3 year old – 5th graders and will be the first week of June in the evenings.
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Have a meaningful day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

And God is able to bless you abundantly,

so that in all things at all times,

having all that you need,

will abound in every good work.  

~2 Corinthians 9:8~

 

Mr. Jimmy Tolar was taken to Hood Memorial and then transferred to OLOL.  Please be in prayer for him, his family, and his doctors.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Kathryn Kuss.  She is limiting her outings more.

Continue to thank God for the progress Mansell Stinson has made.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 121: 1-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child

  • Get your card from the Christmas wreaths at church.
  • Make purchases.
  • Turn your purchases in to the classroom next to the choir.

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M.
  • Beginning John 6

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Ambassador of Love” – http://odb.org/2016/05/12/ambassador-of-love/

  • For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.                                                                                                          ~John 3:17~

     

  • “Jesus Saves”

What a blessing it is to know many of you!  What a blessing you are to me and others!

Anna Lee