Category: Scripture

Saturday

“The LORD our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes.”

~2 Chronicles 19:7 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Today, let’s pray for our once great nation.  May people unite and turn to God.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 13

  • 1 Kings 11:1-12:19
  • Acts 9:1-25
  • Psalm 131:1-3
  • Proverbs 17:4-5

 

 

Let’s pray for the churches that will be having VBS  this summer.  May they all find ways to teach the children in a manner that is safe for everyone.

 

 

 

Pray for churches unable to hold VBS.  May they fine alternative ways to reach children and their families this summer.

 

 

 

Most of the church camps for children and youth have been cancelled this summer.  May the churches and youth ministers be creative in finding ways to minister to them this summer.

 

 

 

Pray for those, both young and old, who are dealing with the corona virus situation this summer.  It was been a big “game changer” in many aspects of our lives.  May families and professionals find ways to make adjustments so the virus has only minimal impact on individuals, families, churches, and school.

 

 

 

Pray for churches as they slowly readjust schedules to resume more and more activities.

 

 

 

Pray for schools as they make plans and adjustments for the fall and especially for the activities normally scheduled for the summer.

 

 

 

Continue to pray for health professionals as they treat those who are sick and make accommodations for those who are healthy.

 

 

 

Liesa Smith Gillis

July 15, 1955 – June 11, 2020

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born July 15, 1955 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 64 years of age. She was a retired educator and guidance counselor with the Livingston Parish School System. She had a love for life and cherished her family, her friends, and her fellow educators and students. She is survived by her husband, Kirk Gillis, Greensburg; two children, Amber Graff and Dr. Eugene R. Graff, Jr., daughter Molly, Hammond; and Cassie Gillis, daughter Marissa, Lakewood, CO; sister, Lyn and Richard Easley, nephew, Richard C. Easley, and niece, Jennifer Davis, aunt, Elois Smith McNabb, Greensburg; and uncle, Harold Ray Smith. She was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Toffie Smith. Visitation at Greensburg United Methodist Church from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Services conducted by Rev. Donald Lum and Dr. Kenneth Reed. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Memorial donations may be made to Greensburg United Methodist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Thank you for praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

Remember the former things, those of long ago;

I am God, and there is no other;

I am God, and there is none like me.

~Isaiah 46:9~

 

 

 

Today, Brian Tate‘s family is celebrating his good reports at M.D. Anderson.  Thank God for his good news.

 

 

 

What are you celebrating today?

  • Being alive?
  • Something that doesn’t hurt today?
  • A neighbor who likes to cook and share?
  • Air conditioning?
  • Another birthday?
  • A day with no appointments?
  • Seeing your grandchildren today?
  • Watching children at play?
  • A good grade?
  • A baby discovering his feet?
  • Blowing bubbles?
  • Good water?
  • A roof that didn’t leak this week?
  • A car that got you to the doctor again?
  • Being able to afford your medication?
  • A woodpecker in your tree?
  • A notebook to collect your memories?
  • A book for writing prayer requests?
  • A Bible that belonged to a loved one?
  • Seeing a turtle cross the road?
  • A phone call from a friend?
  • Eating a good home-grown tomato?
  • The sound of a light rain on the roof?
  • The smell of freshly cut grass?
  • A hot piece of cornbread?
  • Rocking and looking at nature?
  • A snapshot of a loved one?
  • A special program on TV?
  • The feel of freshly laundered sheets?
  • A special cup for your coffee?
  • A quiet time for reading your Bible?
  • Receiving a thank-you note with a special comment?
  • The garbage man who picks up what you don’t want?
  • A plant shared by a friend?
  • Holding a book of family pictures?
  • A stocked pantry?
  • A full tank of gas?
  • Baby birds?
  • The gift of fresh eggs?
  • Going to bed on your schedule?
  • Comfortable shoes?
  • A compliment?
  • The smell of a new bar of soap?
  • A big grin grin from someone who just ate a cookie?
  • Memories of former classmates?
  • Remembering where people usually sit in church?
  • Inside water?
  • The smell of magnolias?
  • A freshly washed car?
  • A glass of iced tea?
  • A new face mask?
  • A warm brownie?
  • Swinging?
  • A washer and dryer?
  • A doctor or nurse when needed?
  • New tires?
  • Hibiscus blooms?
  • Cloud formations?
  • A special hymn?
  • A new toothbrush?
  • A marching band?
  • Operation Christmas Child opportunities?
  • Patriotic music?
  • Sporting events?
  • Hearing someone whistle while they worked?
  • A new book of magazine?
  • Watching a butterfly?

Thank God for all the large and small celebrations of our daily lives!  My mother-in-law set a great example of appreciating the little things in life – a new pot holder, a pretty flower, watching nature, etc.  Let’s not forget them.  Thank God for them too!

 

 

 

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Read the Bible in 2020 – July 11th

  • 1 Kings 8:1-66
  • Acts 7:51-8:13
  • Psalm 129:1-8
  • Proverbs 17:1

 

 

Reread the long list I shared.  Make a list of your own.  Have some happy celebrations today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,

~1 Chronicles 16:12~

 

 

 

Deanna “Bug” Reynolds asks you to pray for her dad, Morris Reynolds, who will have his pacemaker replaced tomorrow (Friday).

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly told David Monday’s scam was clear.  His next appointment is scheduled in six months.  Join Smiley and Carol Jean in a prayer of thankfulness.

 

 

 

Mrs. Anne Hurst requests prayer.

 

 

 

Mrs. Margaret “Cis” Oliver has a broken bone in her foot.  Please pray for her as she heals.  I sure, no matter how quickly that happens, it will not be soon enough for this busy lady.

 

 

 

Mrs. Mickey Cade has been dealing with infection in her ankle.  Let’s pray it clears soon and completely.

 

 

 

The news reports show increases in the number of cases of Covid-19 cases.  This could be an indication we need to staryhome and wear masks when we get out.  Most of our outings are medical, so we see, and wear, masks.  They are required in hospitals and clinics, our most common destination.

 

 

 

Covid-19 had caused many changes.  Some of them affect others in a big way.

Examples:

  • Hospital patients who cannot have visitors
  • Delayed medical procedures
  • Families spending time together
  • Scarcity of some food produces (and increase in pricing)
  • Workers who have lost jobs
  • Workers who have chosen not to work
  • Businesses that are no longer able to operate
  • Three months of lost education for many students

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 11

  • 1 Kings 8:1-66
  • Acts 7:51-8:13
  • Psalm 129:1-8
  • Proverbs 17:1

I’m up-to-date.  I hope you are too.  If you haven’t been reading, jump in where we are today and read with us.  You won’t regret it.

 

 

 

I’m thankful we can watch the church services from FBC, Kentwood and appreciative of those who make it possible for us three times a week.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

Greater love has no one than this:

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

~John 15:13~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 10th

  • 1 Kings 7:1-50
  • Acts 7:30-50
  • Psalm 128:1-6
  • Proverbs 16:31-33

 

 
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Please pray for medical personnel.  It seems they are having lots of patients now that the non-emergency people are having tests and procedure that were put on hold due to Covid – 19.

 

 

 

Remember to continue praying for those who are required to make decisions about receiving hospital treatment based on Covid – 19 situation there.

 

 

 

Homer “Buddy” Magee Waller

January 18, 1948 – June 08, 2020

Mr. Homer “Buddy” Waller, 72, of Kentwood, LA, passed from this life on June 8, 2020, at his residence.  He was born on January 18, 1948, in Magnolia, MS to Edgar Waller and Lorine Rimes Waller. He was a member of Lewiston Baptist Church; served his country in the US Army; worked for many years at Tangi Industrial; and enjoyed spending time with his friends. His church family was always very important to him.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother in law, Larry Daniels.

Survivors are his two sisters, Sue Daniels of Greensburg, LA and Patsy Miller and husband, Marvin of Lafayette, LA and a host of friends.

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Lewiston Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA. from 10:00 AM until funeral services at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in the Lewiston Baptist Church Cemetery.  Dr. Gene Richards and Rev. Cory Morris will be officiating the services with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers are James Rimes, Joe Joe Norris, Vandy Lewis, Russell Vullo, Max Stinson, and Gary Upton.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Joseph Hospice, especially Lisa King.

In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to Lewiston Baptist Church: 74576 North Lewiston Rd. Kentwood, LA 70444 or First Baptist Church of Kentwood: 310 Ave. E Kentwood, LA 70444.

To share condolences please visit www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com

Buddy was a very kind and gentle man.  I’m so thankful I got to know him.

 

 

 

FBC. Kentwood will be live-streaming at 6 P.M. tonight.  You are invited to join them us on Facebook or You-Tube.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel.

For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end.”

~Daniel 6:26 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Some reasons you might want to thank God today:

  • Jesus loves you
  • Your family loves you
  • Your house didn’t flood
  • No tornadoes in our area
  • No sickness in your family
  • A job with good benefits
  • Another year of school completed
  • You are “graduating”, despite the virus
  • Someone called you
  • Someone visited you
  • You have a church family
  • Your child/grandchild was baptized
  • You get to work in VBS this year
  • Your church is finding a way for worship despite the virus
  • A neighbor brought you fresh vegetables
  • You are not in the hospital
  • Your grown children check on you
  • Your car runs smoothly
  • Your roof doesn’t leak
  • You had a good day yesterday 
  • You were able to rest well last night
  • You have a telephone
  • Etc.

 

 

 

 

Prayers needed today!  Today, I want to ask for prayers for those who are undergoing chemo, having scans, doing more blood work, getting another opinion, quarantined with the virus, facing additional surgery, etc.

 

 

 

I also encourage you to pray for those who are lost, discouraged, depressed, losing their homes, dealing with children who are in trouble, families with seemingly unsolvable differences, families with members working too many hours, families facing an unwanted move, families with very little food in the pantry, families with more bills than money, older people who cannot afford their medication, families separated by too many miles, neglected children, families with no air conditioning in our hot climate, families needing drivable automobiles, people who need a job, etc.

 

 

 

You can pray for specific people you know in some of these situations or pray in general.  These are some of the needs around us.  Some of these needs may even be in your family or household.  You don’t need names.  They need prayers!  Hopefully, this list has you thinking and praying,

 

 

 

Dorothy Ann “Puggy” Tate

February 04, 1948 – June 07, 2020

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home. She was born February 4, 1948 in Maringouin, LA and was 72 years of age. She is survived by her children, Davis Tate and wife, Beverly and Stephanie Graham and husband, Micheal Graham; grandchildren, Shane Tate, Krystal Tate, Lakin Graham, Levi Graham and Ely Graham; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Tate, Keegan Herrington and Anderson Tate;13 brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Davis Tate; father, Albert Sparks; mother, Camilla Palermo Sparks; brother and sisters, Albert Sparks, Jr., Jessie Sparks, Linda Baker and Jeanette Sparks. Graveside Services will be held at New Jerusalem Cemetery at 11:00AM Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Services conducted by Bishop Rick Maricelli. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Ivy Wallace Wall, Jr.

February 03, 1942 – June 07, 2020

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at  his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 3, 1942 in Independence, LA and was 78 years of age. He graduated with a bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Southeastern Louisiana University. He was a self employed dairy farmer, owner of JaniKing Commercial Cleaning and treasurer/operator of Gulf Dairy Milk Product Association. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Arcola. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sandra Crawford Wall; daughter, Deborah Wall Miller; son, Ivy “Huck” Wall, III and wife, Kelly; 5 grandchildren, Ben Pierre Miller, Brandi Victoria Miller, Ivy Wall, IV, Ivan Huck Wall and Grace Kelli Wall; great- grandson, Preston Wright; brother, Robert Wall; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son, Gregory Wall; granddaughter, Ashley Sue Miller; parents, Ivy Wall, Sr. and Zula Brown Wall. Special thanks to the Saxon family for their love and support during this time. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Wednesday and from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Bob Simpson. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 9th

  • 1 Kings 5:1-6:38
  • Acts 7:1-29
  • Psalm 127:1-5
  • Proverbs 16:28-30

 

 

I received word yesterday that Tangipahoa Baptist Church will hold their VBS early in July.  Pray for those leading, teaching, and children who will be attending.

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

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.

~1 John 3:16~

 

 

 

Thank God today for sparing our area despite the eye of the storm passing right over us!

Pray for those who had damage in other areas.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 8

  • 1 Kings 3:3-4:34
  • Acts 6:1-15
  • Psalm 126:1-6
  • Proverbs 16:26-27

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Do you believe in prayer?  Do you believe in prayer more during a time of crisis?  When do you pray more?

Thought provoking questions!

Spend some time praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday (Very Early!)

“There are no wise men, enchanters, magicians, or fortune-tellers who can reveal the king’s secret.

But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and he has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the future.

Now I will tell you your dream and the visions you saw as you lay on your bed.”

~Daniel 2:27-28 (NLT)~

 

Only God knows the future!

 

 

Today, let’s pray for the people in the path of the storm headed our way.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 7, 2020

  • 1 Kings 2:1-3:2
  • Acts 5:1-42
  • Psalm 125:1-5
  • Proverbs 16:25

 

 

If you have Operation Christmas Child (OCC) items to turn in, you can put them in the big boxes at the entrance to the fellowship hall or the sanctuary or leave them in the church office.  Thanks!

 

 

 

I’m going to try again to sleep.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Jesus answered,

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

No one comes to the Father except through me

~John 14:6~

 

 

Let’s pray for our cities, both large and small.

 

 

 

Please add law enforcement to your prayer list if it is not already there.

 

 

 

Pray for criminals today to know Jesus and with Him, a reason to change their lives.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 6

  • 1 Kings 1:1-53
  • Acts 4:1-37
  • Psalm 124:1-8
  • Proverbs 16:24

 

 

Mr. Lester Zachary is progressing with his treatment for Covid-19.  Be thankful with and for his daughter, Lisa.  Pray for others who are fighting the same problem.

 

 

 

Pray for Buddy Morris as he begins another round of treatment next week.  Pray for others who are also fighting cancer.

 

 

 

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Pray for churches as they plan alternative worship services because of the virus.  Pray for the Vacation Bible Schools in each community and for any summer church camps that haven’t been cancelled.

 

 

 

We don’t get out a lot, but when we do we still wear our masks.  I hope you do too.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

~2 Corinthians 4:17~

 

 

Today is a good day to take care of basic hurricane preparations.  We are being told to expect rain and moderate winds.  The power companies are getting ready for possible problems.  Hurricane season has arrived.  Help those who might need some assistance.

 

 

 

Summer is an important break for the school system.  It will be extra busy/difficult this year because of the pandemic making decision making even more difficult.  Pray for those who  are making decisions about school situations for the fall.  Also, pray for colleges and students who await information about the fall semester.

 

 

 

Pray for businesses that have been closed during the pandemic to be able to hold on until they are allowed to reopen.

 

 

 

Pray for people, older ones especially, who have been limited to being at home for a long time.  Many of them have only left home for doctor appointments.

 

 

 

Pray for those who have lost their jobs.  Pray their income will meet the basic needs to get families through until work can resume.

 

 

 

Also, pray for families with someone in the hospital.  Both the patient and the family members struggle with not being able to be together.  Understanding the need for new rules and being the one that the new rules apply to are two totally different things!

 

 

 

Continue to pray for medical professionals who have been asked to work through this difficult time with limitations forced upon them.

 

 

 

Pray for police and others in law enforcement.  I think you can understand the need there.

 

 

 

Pray for churches as they seek new ways to minister to members and to do outreach in this time with limited contact.  Be thankful for technology that has allowed most churches to remain in contact with fellowship.  May people seek God during this time.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 5

  • 2 Samuel 23:24-24:25
  • Acts 3:1-26
  • Psalm 123:1-4
  • Proverbs 16:21-23

 

 

 

Baptist Press –http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

There’s much to pray about today.  

Anna Lee