Category: Scripture Writing

Saturday

“Count it all joy, my brothers,

when you meet trials of various kinds,

for you know that the testing of your faith

produces steadfastness”

~James 1:2-3~

 

Mansell Stinson is slowly improving.  He said it seems he takes some backward steps before he makes the forward steps of improvement.  Keep praying for him.

Mr. Kenneth Stewart of Osyka passed away.  Keep the family in your prayers

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Psalm 25: 15-22

North American Missions – Miami – http://www.namb.net/miami/

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Take Heart” – http://odb.org/2016/04/09/take-heart/

  • In this world you will have trouble.                                                                                                 But take heart!                                                                                                                                                I have overcome the world.                                                                                                                                                             ~John 16:33~

    “we do not lose heart. . . .                                                                                                                    For our light and momentary troubles                                                                                             are achieving for us an eternal glory                                                                                                   that far outweighs them all.                                                                                                                 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen,                                                                                                 but on what is unseen,                                                                                                                           since what is seen is temporary,                                                                                                             but what is unseen is eternal.                                                                                                                                                          ~2 Cor. 4:16-18~

 

 

“Heaven’s delights will far outweigh earth’s difficulties.” (Our Daily Bread)

Anna Lee 

Friday

And they sang a new song, saying:

“You are worthy to take the scroll

and to open its seals,

because you were slain,

and with your blood you purchased

for God persons from every tribe

and language and people and nation.  

~Revelation 5:9~

 

 

Colleen DeLee Hanks

Born: May 02, 1931
Died: April 05, 2016

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3651863

Margarette Elena Kelly

Born: June 16, 1928
Died: April 06, 2016

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3658411

 

 

North American Mission Board – Los Angeles – http://www.namb.net/losangeles/

Scripture Writing – Psalm 25: 7-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

“When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be….”

Anna Lee

Thursday

 Just as people are destined to die once,

and after that to face judgment,

 so Christ was sacrificed once

to take away the sins of many;

and he will appear a second time,

not to bear sin,

but to bring salvation

to those who are waiting for him.

~Hebrews 9:27-28 NIV~

 

David – The Lord has greatly blessed us again!  David saw the electro physiologist yesterday.  David’s recent ablation is keeping him in heart rhythm.  He’s been released of all the restrictions he’s had lately.

Rafe Cutrer was taken to Ochsner in New Orleans yesterday.  He was undergoing some medical tests.  Aunt Sissy said the family did not know any more yet.  Keep praying for Rafe and his family during this trying time.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 25:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 4

North American Missions – Las Vegas – http://www.namb.net/lasvegas/

Devotional, Scripture. and a Song

 

How will be let Him lead us today?

Anna Lee

Wednesday

The next day John

saw Jesus coming toward him and said,

“Look, the Lamb of God,

who takes away the sin of the world!

~John 1:29~

 

Donnie Eudy had another good visit with a dermatologist at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Aren’t we all thankful for the many specialized skills God has given doctors?

Gloria Gill is home and resting for a while.  She’s thankful to have the ablation done.  She thanks you for your prayers.

Robbie Lynn Kirby is hospitalized again.  Pray for her and her family as you have been so faithful to do.

 

Scripture Writing – Luke 24:26-39

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – Kansas City – http://www.namb.net/KansasCity/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Who does God have planned for you to speak with today?  Be available.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

The crowds that went ahead of him

and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes

in the name of the Lord!”

“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

~Matthew 21:9~

 

Donnie Eudy’s procedure, Mohr’s surgery, went well yesterday.  Pray for Donnie as he returns to Ochsner, New Orleans today for a procedure on his shoulder.

Pray for Frieda Jones as she prepares for eye surgery tomorrow.

Sherman Cutrer broke his arm.  Pray his healing will go smoothly.

Gloria Gill‘s heart ablation went well at Lacombe yesterday.  She is expected to be able to return home today.  Keep praying the ablation holds.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Luke 23:33-38

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

North American Missions – Indianapolis

 

Move out of your comfort zone and reach out to others.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Behold, the Lamb of God

who takes away the sin of the world!”

~John 1:29b, NASB~

 

Pray for Donnie Eudy as he has a cancerous place removed from his face today at Ochsner, New Orleans.

Bro. Joey Miller’s spot on his shoulder was removed.  It was nothing serious.

Gloria Gill has her heart ablation at 1:00 today in Lacombe.  Please pray for her and her family.

Johnny Belgard is now home from Ochsner, New Orleans where he was for four and a half months.  Pray he continues to do well at home.

Willie Murl Welch

Born: January 31, 1930
Died: April 02, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3645947&fh_id=10545

Barbara A. Lindsey

Born: September 17, 1947
Died: April 02, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3645940&fh_id=10545

North American Mission Board -Edmonton 

 http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3645940&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – Luke 23:26-30

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Wisdom and Grace” – http://odb.org/2016/04/04/wisdom-and-grace/
  • If any of you lacks wisdom,                                                                                                                 you should ask of God,                                                                                                                         who gives generously to all without finding fault.                                                                                                                                                       ~James 1:5~
  • “He’s Everything to Me”

 

“He’s Everything to Me” – What an awesome autobiography!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“We are going up to Jerusalem,

and the Son of Man will be delivered

over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law.

They will condemn him to death 

and will hand him over to the Gentiles

to be mocked and flogged and crucified.

On the third day he will be raised to life!”

~Matthew 20:18-19~

 

Mrs. Corrine Watson has been in Ochsner, New Orleans for more than two months, but is out now.  Thank God she received the treatment she needed.  Pray for her in the coming days.

 

 

Mary Katherine “Kitty” Bennett, Lapeyrolerie

  • BORN: April 8, 1948
  • DIED: March 31, 2016
  • LOCATION: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Mary Katherine “Kitty” Bennett Lapeyrolerie, age 67, of Central, died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Wednesday morning, March 31, 2016, after battling several prolonged health issues. Kitty was born in McComb, Miss., moved around throughout her childhood before returning to Louisiana to attend LSU, where she earned her degree in social work. She then dedicated the next 30 years of her life to helping people find their way through Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, from which she retired as the regional manager. She continued her service to others by volunteering in her community, most recently serving as a Sunday School teacher at Blackwater United Methodist Church in Central for 10 years. Kitty is survived by her husband of 42 years, Larry Lapeyrolerie of Central; sons Jeb Lapeyrolerie of Hunt, Texas; Ben Lapeyrolerie with wife Jackie of Baton Rouge; Coy Lapeyrolerie and wife Adrie of Baton Rouge; Vance Lapeyrolerie and partner Casey Scott of Jackson, La.; sister Jackie Bennett Hickman with husband LTC Bill (Retired) of Billingsley, Ala.; nieces Jennifer Green Williams with husband COL Brian Williams of Carlisle, Pa.; Katherine Green of Birmingham, Ala.; Elizabeth Green Shears and husband Eric Shears of Birmingham, Ala.; Alexandria Hickman of Daphne, Ala.; Allison Bennett Fields with husband Brad Fields of Denham Springs; and nephew Billy Bennett; and sister-in-law Patrice Saucier of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold C. Bennett and Elaine Mixon Bennett; and her brother, Mickey Bennett. A Wake will be held on Monday, April 4, from 5-8 p.m. at Seale Funeral Home in Central. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 5, from 9-11 a.m. at Blackwater United Methodist Church in Central, with the funeral ceremony to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary. A reception will be held afterwards at the Lapeyrolerie home in Central. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Blackwater United Methodist Church Youth Group. To make a donation, contact the church at 225-261-4646 or mail to 10000 Blackwater Rd, Central, LA 70714. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Ochsner Medical Center for their wonderful kindness during their very difficult time.

 

Celebration of Life for Mary Elizabeth Sanders and Reggie Sanders

Please join the C. Woodford Sanders family on Saturday, April 9 from 2 – 4 pm to celebrate the lives of Mary Elizabeth (MeMe) Andrews Sanders and Reggie Sanders. Family and friends will be gathering at the home of AliceMary and Donnis Honeycutt located at 403 Avenue F, Kentwood, LA 70444 to share special memories of MeMe and Reggie. Family remarks will begin at 2:30 pm. Parking is available ½ block away at the First Baptist Church in Kentwood located at Fifth Street and Avenue F. Please feel free to share this information with others who might want to join us.

We hope to see you on April 9th. (Business Casual)

Fondly,

Charles and Keri Sanders
Caroline Sanders
Bruce and Lucy Sanders
Sherri Sanders

Scripture Writing – Matthew 21:1-11

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

North American Missions in Detroit – http://www.namb.net/detroit/

 

How will you serve “Him” today?

Anna Lee

Saturday

Consequently,

faith comes from hearing the message,

and

the message is heard through the word about Christ.

 

Please pray for my brother-in-law from Ponchatoula.  Donnie Eudy has a very small, but aggressive, skin cancer and will have surgery early Monday morning at Ochsner in New Orleans.

Pray for Theople Hurst’s sister, Patsy.  She had a lung biopsy and now waits for results.

 

Scripture Writing – John 11: 5-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America – Denver – http://www.namb.net/denver/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Too Close” – http://odb.org/2016/04/02/too-close   (This is actually today’s devotional.  I think it is ironic after the tornado just south of us two days ago.)
  • In all your ways submit to him,                                                                                                         and he will make your paths straight.                                                                                                                                               ~ Proverbs 3:6~

May you be guided by the words of “Trust and Obey” today.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

I hope you have wonderful childhood memories of attending church and learning the wonderful Bible stories, missions stories, children’s songs, and great hymns.  I also hope you have passed that along to others.

 

Please continue to pray for Betty Taylor’s sister, Glenda.  During the hip replacement a bone was fractures which means she cannot attempt walking yet.

Kitty Bennett Lapeyrolerie passed away yesterday morning.  Please pray for Larry and other family members.  Kitty was the daughter of Harold and Elaine Bennett of Kentwood.

Thank God for his protection during the bad weather yesterday morning.  Despite the tornado in our area, I haven’t heard of any injuries.

Disaster Relief Volunteer’s Funeral Services (Baptist Message)

http://baptistmessage.com/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-illinois-disaster-relief-volunteer-who-died-of-heart-attack-while-serving-in-leesville/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Matthew 16:24-28

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – Columbus – http://www.namb.net/columbus/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thank you, Lord, for….   (You fill in the blank.)

Anna Lee

Thursday

The LORD is my strength and my defense ;

he has become my salvation.

~Psalm 118:14~

Please pray for Gloria Gill.  Monday at 1:00, she will have a heart ablation at Lacombe.

Kody Walker had surgery yesterday.  He told us he walked a few hours later.  He told us his uncle, Julian Dufreche, had MANY broken bones.  The other two family members have less serious injuries.  Pray for all of the family.

Rufus Williams said he brother, Howard in northeaster LA, is doing much better.  He is still hospitalized.  Keep praying.

Bro. Joey Miller announced last night that he is checking into a problem on his shoulder today.  I know he appreciates your prayers.

Please pray for Melvin Battles‘ health.  He is from Amite.

Mansell Stinson is now dealing with a heart issue on top of all the problems caused by diabetes.  Please continue to pray for him.  He’s home, so you can call or visit him there.

Buddy Waller is also home.  Please continue to pray for him.

Young Hayden Snow, a great-nephew of Mrs. Bessie Hayden,  has received wonderful news.  He does not have cancer!  His problem can be treated with medication.  Thank God for this wonderful news.

A disaster relief worker from Illinois passed away while working in Louisiana Tuesday.   http://baptistmessage.com/illinois-dr-volunteer-dies-after-heart-attack-on-flood-recovery-site-in-louisiana/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – Beginning John 4

North American Mission Board – http://www.namb.net/cleveland/

Scripture Writing – Choose your own verse today.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Be aware of the weather situation today.  Sing “Follow Him” periodically today!

Anna Lee