Category: Scripture Writing

Friday

“Everything exposed by the light is made clear,

for what makes everything clear is light.”

~Ephesians 5:13-14a, HCSB~

 

Please pray for Majel Dean’s sister, Sylvia Walker.  She has been diagnosed with lymphoma and is at MD Anderson in Houston for evaluation and treatment.  She has a little more testing to be done, but will begin 21 days of chemo on the 28th.  Please join Majel and other family members as they pray.

Buddy Morris came home yesterday afternoon.  Pray for continued improvement for him. Thank God for allowing Buddy’s problems to be quickly identified and treated.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson’s brother and brother-in-law.  They both are experiencing serious health issues.

Mr. John Phillips is hospitalized at North Oaks.

Please pray for David’s oldest brother, Jimmy Alford, as he has a liver ablation at Ochsner, New Orleans today.  Jimmy and all the rest of the family will appreciate your prayers.

Mrs. Willene Howel passed away Wednesday.  Her husband, Mr. Paul, was buried Monday. Pray for all the children and grandchildren who have lost both parents/grandparents in one week.

Mary Willene Howell

Born: January 31, 1933
Died: March 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3632493&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – Romans 5:6-11

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong -> North American Missions

http://anniearmstrong.com/waterfront-church-aims-to-be-a-fort-in-the-nations-capital/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Third Thursday –  A little rain, or a lot of rain, does not prevent us from having a great night at the cabin or having someone there for the first time!

Easter Sunrise Services

  • Inspiration Park – 7 A.M. with biscuits and coffee served before it begins.
  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church – 7 A.M. with coffee and monkey bread served after the service.

FBC, Kentwood will have two services Easter, 8:15 and 10:30 A.M.

 

Planning Meeting for next Ladies’ Night – Sunday at 3:30 in my classroom.  Come get in on the planning for our April meeting.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – 11 AM March 22 at The Cafe

The Friday Morning Bible Study will begin John 4 this week.  If you want a study guide, please let me know.

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.  God bless you!

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

“For the Son of Man

has come to seek and to save the lost.”

~Luke 19:10, HCSB~

 

Johnny Belgard of Chesbrough has been in Ochsner for more than three months.  He made some forward progress in the last few days.  Please keep praying for Johnny, Susan, and other members as they continue this long hospitalization.

Penny David Doss, formerly of Amite, had surgery early this week and is doing well.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Olivia Widas did well with surgery yesterday.  Pray for a good extended recovery time.

Buddy Morris has an infection and is being treated with antibiotics.  Pray the needed one is identified so he can be restored to good health.

Mansell Stinson will be having his recent foot surgery repeated.  Pray it works better this time.  As you pray, please plan a way to provide some encouragement to Mansell. This has been going on for a long time.

Mrs. Willene Howell passed away yesterday afternoon, just six days after her husband passed away.  Thank God for two wonderful lives, tons of shared love, a large family of children who knew they were blessed, and the Christian influence they had for many years.  Her funeral will be Saturday.

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 5:1-5

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Offering for North American Missions 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

CORRECTION – Inspiration Park will serve biscuits and coffee BEFORE the 7 A.M. sunrise service.

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

This morning at 10:00 A.M. – Ladies’ Bible Study of John

Early Service at FBC, Kentwood – 8:15 A.M/

 

May you “Live for Jesus” today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

For God, who said,

“Let light shine out of darkness,”

made his light shine in our hearts

to give us the light

of the knowledge of God’s glory

displayed in the face of Christ.

~2 Corinthians 4:6~

 

 

Please pray for Estelle Raborn who is in room 4001 at North Oaks.  (She’s listed as Mary Raborn at the hospital.)  Estelle is Yvonne Birch’s sister-in-law.  As you pray for Estelle, please pray for her family.

Please pray for Olivia, daugher of Clay and Blair Widas.  She is having surgery today.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated by the family.

Our friend Gwenette Dixon has an eight week old great-granddaughter, Emma, who has been hospitalized since birth.  She has been very seriously ill.  Today, Emma, is having another surgery.  She also has other problems that require time to heal.  Please add this baby and her family to your prayers.  Emma is hospitalized in Nashville.

 

Scripture Writing – Galatians 6:7-10

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

http://anniearmstrong.com/creativity-meets-church-planting-challenges-in-montreal/

Third Thursday at the Cabin 

  • Tomorrow at 6:30 P.M.
  • Come and be blessed.

 

Easter Sunrise Services

  • Pine Ridge @ 7:00
  • Inspiration Part @ 7:00  (Biscuits and coffee at 8:30)

 

 

We don’t know what this day holds for us, but we know who loves us!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you;

 the LORD make his face shine on you

and be gracious to you;

the LORD turn his face toward you

and give you peace.” ’

~Numbers 6:24-26~

 

That is a very appropriate verse considering all the people of Louisiana have been though in the last five days.  Some had were helping other.  Some were on the receiving side.  Pray for people as the long clean-up process continues.  Thank God for people who leave their home to take care of others.

 

 

Renee Deck Terrell has a new battery in her pacemaker and is back home.  Thank you for praying for her.

 

Scripture Writing – Galatians 6:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

                                                              ~Psalm 146:8~

 

Don’t forget that about “Young at Heart” at New Zion this morning at 10:30.  Catherine Martin will be the entertainment,

The ladies Bible Study group will meet Thursday at 10:00.

Third Thursday gathering at the cabin begins at 6:30.

Those who are interested in helping to plan the next Ladies’ Night are invited to come to my classroom Sunday afternoon.  Some of you may be interested in marking your calendar for April 28th.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 

“Bragging on Jesus” – http://anniearmstrong.com/bragging-on-jesus/

Many people in our area are discouraged for various reasons.  Be an encourager?

Anna Lee

Monday

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“I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise,

and have been saved from my enemies.

~2 Samuel 22:4~

 

Pray for Rene Deck Terrell as she has the batteries replaced in her pacemaker at 7:00 this morning.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough will be leaving Kentwood Rehab today and moving into Kentwood Manor to see how she likes that.  Pray that both “Miss” Catherine and her family are pleased with this new living arrangements.  The family member I spoke with encourages us to visit her there.

Please pray for Judy Correnti who has pneumonia and on hospice.  Please also pray for the family.  Thank-you.

Death – Billy Hurst

Sorry to report another great loss of only sons  in the Hurst/Simmons families.  The Shady Hurst family lost Johnny, the Jules Hurst family recently lost Sonny and now the Bill Simmons family of Anne Simmons Hurst has lost Billy Saturdaynight.  The funeral for Billy will be Tuesday.  It is very sad for all of us but thanks be to our Savior, they are now with the Lord.  Pray for us who remain on earth. Thanks, Anne Hurst

Area Churches

  • Mt. Nebo Baptist Church had an outdoor worship service yesterday.  Work has already been done in the church to clean up the wet carpet.  The church will be needing help as they repair the damage from the flood.
  • New Zion Baptist Church will have “Young at Heart” for seniors in our community.  They meet at 10:30 Tuesday with Catherine Martin entertaining.
  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will NOT have their monthly breakfast.  Instead the church will host a sunrise service followed by a simplified breakfast and church service.  You are invited to join them Easter and then again for the monthly breakfasts that benefit someone from the community with a need.
  • Inspiration Park will also host a sunrise service.  They will begin with coffee and biscuits at 6:30 A.M.

 

 

Scripture Writing – Galatians 5:13-15

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Annie Armstrong Offering for  North America Missions

Learn the basic facts – http://anniearmstrong.com/annie-armstrong-easter-offering-faq/

 

ark your Calendar for Thursday

  • 10:00 A.M. – Ladies’ Bible Study
  • 6:30 P.M. – Third Thursday at the Cabin

 

“Count Your Blessings” today!

Anna Lee

Sunday

For God so loved the world that He gave…

~John 3:16~

 

Annie ArmstrongEaster Offering- Who is Annie? – http://anniearmstrong.com/who-is-annie/

 

Even though we are high and dry, many people are not.  Please pray for all those fighting flooding.  We have friends and family members in this situation, as do all of you.  Let’s pray and “put feet to those prayers”!

 

If you did not move your clocks one hour ahead last night, please don’t forget to do so this morning.

 

Scripture Writing – I seem to be off a day on my list.  I may have skipped a day, done the same one twice, or simply not checked off my paper, so I am listing the Scriptures for the 12th and the 13th this morning.

 

 Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child – We are going to wait a few more months before we begin gathering items for OCC, but if you can always write a check to  FBC Samaritan’s Purse and turn it in to the church office at any time.

 

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

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

 

Looking ahead – We will have the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin at 6:30 this week.  Feel free to join us.

 

The Friday Morning Bible Study will meet Thursday at 10:00 A.M.

 

This is the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High

    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

 I will say of the Lord,

“He is my refuge and my fortress,

    my God, in whom I trust.”

3Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare

    and from the deadly pestilence.

4 He will cover you with his feathers,

    and under his wings you will find refuge;

    his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

       ~Psalm 91:1-4~

 

Mr. Larry Watts passed away.  Please continue to pray for his family, friends, and co-workers.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 91:5-8
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – 

Zack and Autumn Randles

http://anniearmstrong.com/randles/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Several churches were damaged by flood waters.   If you are able, you might want to volunteer to help them prepare for tomorrow’s services.  You can contact Bro. Stan Statham to find where your services will be most needed.  You can contact Bro. Stan on Facebook – BaptistAssociations Southeast Louisiana.

The Friday morning Bible Study will meet Thursday next week.  

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour tonight.

Anna Lee

Friday

Out of his fullness we have all received grace

in place of grace already given.

Brenda Russell asks for prayers for her daughter, Jeana, of Chesbrough.  Jeana is in North Oaks and is facing additional surgery.

Please pray for David’s brother, Jimmy, who will be having a liver ablation at Ochsner, New Orleans Friday.

Bro. Joey and Karen have a new granddaughter, Quinn.  Thank God for this new life.

Steve Gully’s dad passed away yesterday.  Please pray for the Gully family.

 

Pray for all the people in our area and in other areas that have high water.  May each person be safe.  I’m going to turn the computer off for a while because of the weather.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 91:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Annie Armstrong Missionaries –

Josh and Amy Carter – http://anniearmstrong.com/carter/

KOM Pray (Kids on Mission Pray) – http://kidsonmission.org/pray.aspx

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

There will be NO BIBLE STUDY this morning.  Ladies, stay home and be safe.

Be sure to pray for all those who have to get out in this weather, those who have water damage, and those who are out of their homes this morning because of the rain.

 

 

“Thy will be done!”

Anna Lee

Thursday

I tried for hours early this morning to post today, but the weather kept my satellite from working.

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you
with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people,
to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—
that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more
than all we ask or imagine,
according to his power that is at work within us,
to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus
throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.  
~ Ephesians:16-21 ~

 

Please pray for Andy, Betty Taylor and for their son Tommy Mapes.  They all seem to have health issues not.  I know they will appreciate your prayers.

Pray for the  late Rev. Laurence Randall’s wife, Inez, as she is hospitalized with possible heart issues.  Pray for her family as they care for her.

Ira Cleveland is home and sends his appreciation for all who prayed for him in recent days.

Susan Rimes had another nerve blocked yesterday.  Let’s pray this will be effective.

Gerald Miller of Mt. Hermon, brother-in-law of the late Mr. James Miller, continues to be at home at Mt. Hermon recovering from a stroke.

Pray for Sonny McLain of New Zion.  He fell from a deer stand and broke a foot.  The healing process has been complicated.

Ella “Aline” Russell Young

Born: August 22, 1929
Died: March 09, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3623049&fh_id=10545

 

Remember the time change Saturday night.  You may want to go to be an hour earlier to you won’t be late for church activities.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 91:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer for North American Missions

Manny and Jennifer Sanchez

Catalyst Church
San Diego, California

http://anniearmstrong.com/sanchez/

Are you noticing all the beautiful, young families that are featured this year?  Thank God for their work and them answering the call to missions.  Let’s support these and other families who minister in God’s name.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

The Friday Morning Bible study will be completing John 3 this week.  We meet at 10:00 A.M.

 

Stay dry and safe today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel.

Since the first day that you set your mind

to gain understanding

and to humble yourself before your God,

your words were heard,

and I have come in response to them.  

~Daniel 19:12~

 

Koltyn Gafford has been slowly improving in many ways since his accident.  Yesterday, a doctor determined that his right eye, that had been the weaker one, is now the stronger eye.  Thank God for those who continue to work with him on a regular basis, especially his mother.  Thank God for all the “small steps” Koltyn has made.

The bad weather is headed this way again.  Pray for those in its path today.

There are always a number of people undergoing tests of various natures.  I’ll not list names, be please be aware of some of these people and offer to help in whatever way you can.  Helping people in their time of need is a great and meaningful ministry.

 

Scripture Writing – Philippians 3:12-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

http://anniearmstrong.com/rice/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Bible Study

  • Friday morning at 10
  • Second half of John 3

 

We’ve heard a lot about using our right to vote lately.  Even greater than that, is our privilege to pray.  Let’s not waste it.

Anna Lee