Category: Third Thursday

Thursday

My name will be great among the nations,

from the rising to the setting of the sun.

In every place incense

and pure offerings will be brought to my name,

because my name will be great among the nations,”

says the LORD Almighty.  

~Malachi 1:11~

 

Koltyn Gafforrd is coming home to Amite today.  There are plans to quietly line the streets where they will travel later today.  I know you will pray for the family as they care for him at home and for those who will be working with him.

Pray for Mansell Stinson who is hospitalized in St. Tammany where they are trying to increase his blood circulation.

Mrs. Mildred Birch is doing much better now that she is back in St. Helena Parish.

We seem to have a number of deaths/obituaries again today.  Pray for each family.

Read the Bible in 2015

Third Thursday Meeting at the Cabin

  • Tonight!
  • 6:30 P.M.
  • Contact me if you need directions

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Deborah
  • 10:00 Friday
  • Everyone is welcome.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Whose Will?” – http://odb.org/
  • “O My Father,                                                                                                                                                   if it is possible,                                                                                                                                                 let this cup pass from Me;                                                                                                       nevertheless, not as I will,                                                                                                                         but as You will.”                                                                                                                                                                ~Matthew 26:39~
  • “Have Thy Own Way, Lord” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/t/hthineow.htm

“Do Something” with eternal value today!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

Therefore, He is always able

to save those who come to God through Him,

since He always lives to intercede for them.

~Hebrews 7:25, HCSB~

 

Dr. Earl Council is hospitalized in South Caroline and sicker than he was the last time.  Please pray for this kind gentleman and his family.

Mrs. Mildred Birch is scheduled for her transfer to the Greensburg Hospital later today.  Pray for her as she continues to recover from heart surgery.

Loretta Knight Binder

Born: June 22, 1935
Died: February 15, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2967802&fh_id=10545

Shirley Creel Little

Born: November 02, 1937
Died: February 15, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2967411&fh_id=10545

Camp Living Waters 

Thanks to all who helped provide some of the other items needed at Camp Living Waters.  I’m sure your contributions will make the coming season at CLW more successful.  I appreciate your generosity.  Monica Maddox from CLW is overwhelmed with your generosity.

Operation Christmas Child

Yesterday, I was asked to remind you of the boxes for Operation located in the hallway across from the kitchen at FBC, Kentwood.  You can choose a brown paper bag, fill it, and return it to the same area.  The bag tells you what to purchase for the shoeboxes we will be packing in the fall.  If your items do not fit in the brown paper bag, simply attach the bag to the outside of the larger bag with a string/ribbon.  Let’s get the items we will need to pack the shoeboxes to bless little children around the world with gifts and the opportunity to meet Jesus.

Baptist Press

bpnews.org

Friday Morning Bible Study

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Third Thursday

  • Two more days!
  • David and I are looking forward to a cabin full of people who love felloswhip, food, music, and a good devotional.
  • 6:30 P.M.
  • Need directions? Contact me.

Read the Bible in 2015

Remember to let your little light shine today.

Anna Lee

Monday

“For God so loved the world

that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him

shall not perish but have eternal life.  

~John 3:16~

 

Michael Hornsby is scheduled for surgery at St. Tammany Hospital this morning at 7 A.M. The family has been warned that there are other people who have serious issues that may bump this surgery until later.  No matter the time, please pray.  Let’s consider a delay as an opportunity to pray a little more.

Koltyn Gafford has been allowed to spend more time outside the walls of the hospital. The big news is that he is scheduled to return to Amite on the 19th.  Please pray for the family as they make plans for this major change and for the adjustments that will take place in all of their lives.

Please continue to pray for Joe and Jean Easley.  He is still in the hospital while she is at Kentwood Nursing Home.  Pray for their family, church, and friends.

Bertie Hughes is the sister of Mr. Bobby and Mr. Burnell Simpson.  She is 85 and now living in Texas.  She seems to have multiple issues at the present time.  Your prayers will be appreciated for Ms. Hughes and her caregivers.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello will be having surgery tomorrow to help to drain some fluid building up in his head.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Taming the Untamable” – http://odb.org/
  • No man can tame the tongue.                                                                                                                                                       ~James 3:8~
  • “Oh, Be Careful Little Eyes”

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Genesis 24-27

Thom S. Rainer

  • Some articles that may be of interest to you.  You can pick the ones that you want to read.
  • His articles focus on a limited list of items.  Each one is short and to the point.
  • http://thomrainer.com/

Announcements

  • Young at Heart Tuesday at New Zion Baptist Church
    • Tuesday at 10:30
    • Entertainment by Diane Simmons of Osyka
    • You are invited to come as this is more of a community event than a church event.
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin
    • Fellowship, Supper, Music, Devotional
    • 6:30 P.M.
    • If you need more information, contact me.

Make sure you make today a “Meaningful Monday” by doing something for someone.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

~Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)~

This Scripture reminds me of some of the thoughts about fear Bro. Gibby McMillian shared last night at the cabin.

 

 

Koltyn Gafford

Koltyn made it to Children’s Hospital about 2:30 yesterday.  Pray for him and his family as he makes adjustments to all new people, new routine, and new therapy.

Kathy Jo Thompson

Kathy Jo will be having a new stent for her headaches this morning in N.J.

Ricky Edwards

Ricky is the husband of my former student, Cindy Knight of Amite.  He iw involved in an accident yesterday morning.  He was been hospitalized for observation, but thankfully was restrained and only has a broken sternum.  Unfortunately, the other driver was killed.

Ray Blackwell

Pray for Ray and his family during this difficult days.

Bobby Lawson

According to family members, Mr. Bobby has had a couple difficult days.  Please pray for all of them.

Hazel Smith

“Miss” Hazel is an amazing lady.  She is always upbeat.  Her four daughters are taking turns at her home and “just a cooking and cleaning”, as she puts it.  Thank God for families that are close and help when needed.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2915 – Isaiah 7-11

Thank-you for reading and praying.  I’m looking forward to Bible Study and Hope Center today.  It will be another great day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

For I know the plans I have for you,”

declares the LORD, “

plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.

~Jeremiah 29:11 NIV~

 

Koltyn Gafford

Pray for Koltyn and his family as they transfer from Baton Rouge to New Orleans today. Koltyn will have rehab at Children’s Hospital.

Cush Shaw

Mrs. Kathryn called to tell me the date of her brother’s surgery.  On January 26th, he will be having a surgery to prevent serious problems.  The surgery will be long and complicated.  Begin now to pray for him and for his family.

Jimmy Schwartz

Pray for Jimmy as he continues to deal with some new cancers on his head.

Lauree Titus

Pray for Lauree as she battles seasonal health issues.

Gail Brister

Gail learned her broken nose from her recent fall is still in place so surgery will not be necessary.  Pray she continues to heal in a timely way.

Ann Weaver

Gail’s sister got a good report on what appeared to be a mass, but is not.  Thank God for this good report.

Mrs. Bernice Lee

Continue to pray for “Miss” Bernice and her family.  I learned yesterday that she is the oldest member of New Zion Baptist Church.  She is in Greensburg.

Thank-you!  Thank-you!  Thank-you!

Thank-you to all those who help with various mission projects.  Currently at FBC, K, we are receiving gifts for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, items for Hope Center, kitchen items for Camp Living Waters, and Operation Christmas Child.  In addition, gifts have been given to a missionary family and a young missionary teacher.  Thank-you to members who have a heart for missions and helping others in so many ways.

Support for Bereaved Families

This is one of those weeks when several people we have know have passed away.  First, we went to honor a friend a little older than David.  His family stuck close to him and helped him get through some difficult days.  Many friends lined up to show their love and support for the family at the funeral home.

Last night, we went to the wake for a younger man who passed away suddenly.  Again the lines were long and the support was overwhelming. Many of the people were also there for the wake earlier in the week.  I’ve never seen so many people stand in the cold and later the “Disney-style lines” back, forth, and around inside the whole funeral home for a couple more hours as I saw last night.  Love was again so apparent.

We have another friend who passed away this week.  Again, I expect long lines of friends who will be showing their love and respect.  As many of you know and I know too,  the love and encouragement of others means so much at a time such as this.  Let me say I am overwhelmed  with love for people of this area who take take and put forth such effort in times of death.  Keep on showing your love for others while they are living and to those who have lost a family member.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We’re looking forward to having another gathering in the cabin at 6:30 tonight. We’ll be blessed by each of you who comes and joins in the Christian Fellowship.

Lottie Moon Offering

Baptist Press – https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/14aea12837efaa50

Friday Morning Bible Study

Tomorrow morning, we will be studying Proverbs 31.  You are invited to join us as we study these Scriptures.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Kindness Gone Viral” – http://odb.org/
  • Jesus loves all of us as little children.

    13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.                                                                                                     14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.                                                                                                     15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”     16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.                                                                                                               ~Mark 10: 13-16 NIV~   I pray that you…may have power…to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.                                                                                  ~Ephesians 3:17-18~ 

  • “Jesus Loves Me”  –   http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/j/e/s/u/jesuslme.htm        One of the special nights we have had is when we sang this and other songs as people from another country sang the same songs in their native language.  We had unity in Christ at the same time we had so many differences.  What a blessed experience!  What an experience that teaches us of the Christianity that unites us when so many things try to divide us.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 3-4

Thank-you for opening this blog, reading, and praying!  You make a difference in many lives!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

                    Be strong and courageous.

                    Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, 

           for the LORD your God goes with you;

          he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

~Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV~

Please for for Steve Bennett (from Amite, not Roseland).  He is the son of Mrs. Pat Frazier of Kentwood.  Steve is very sick.

Rev. David Luce loves just our of McComb and formerly lived in the Amite area.  He is having some heart issues.  Please add him to your prayer list.

Bobby Lee Garantine, Jr.

Born: May 27, 1981
Died: January 12, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2904130&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

  • “13 Things Mission-Minded People do Differently”
  • “Top Images of 2014”  
  • “1,000 Lashes begin for Saudi Blogger”
  • Etc.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

WMU Quarterly Meeting

  • Tuesday
  • 10 A.M.
  • Spring Creek Baptist Church (New building)
  • Y’all come!

Third Thursday

  • Tomorrow is the third Thursday of the month.
  • David and I invite you to come to our cabin at 6:30 P.M.
  • We will have a great time of Christian fellowship.
  • Don’t bring anything but a friend or a relative.
  • Need directions? – Call or message me through The Prayer Link.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Read the Bible in 2015

Psalms 3-5 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+3-5&version=NIV

I thank God for another day and anticipate counting the blessings that come to me today.  God is very good to us all!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I have made up my mind to obey your laws forever,

no matter what.”

~Psalm 119:112 CEV~

 

Please pray for Mrs. Bernice Lee, 94, of St. Helena Parish.  Her years are finally catching up with her.

Rev. John Gilbert, 92, a former director of Missions in this area, passed away.  His services will be Saturday in Franklinton.  He was loved by many people and made a difference in many lives.  He was the yearly entertainment at many Harvest Banquets at Roseland Baptist Church and a great friend to my family.

http://www.crainfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2902619&fh_id=13316

Two Rivers Associational Meeting

  • Tuesday, January 20th
  • 10:00 at Spring Creek Baptist Church in the new building
  • Rev. Ronnie Chiasson will be speaking on mission opportunities.
  • Please bring food that does not need to be reheated (sandwiches, salads, and desserts).
  • All ladies in the area are invited to attend.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Out of the Darkness” –  http://odb.org/
  • I cried out to God . . . .                                                                                           Who is so great a God as our God?                                                                                                         ~Psalm 77:1,13~                                                                 O Lord, how great are Thy works!                                                                                                               ~Psalm 92:5~
  • “How Great Thou Art” –  http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/h/o/w/how_great_Thou_art.htm                     Please take time to read the story of how/where this great hymn was written.

Lottie Moon Offering 

Thursday at 6:30

Join us at the cabin for supper, fellowship, and a devotional time.  The music is always so inspiring.  Bring a friend.

Hope Center is continuing to have a 50% off sale on winter clothing.

Camp Living Waters 

  • Needs kitchen items for five apartments (dishes, pots, appliances,  silverware, dish towels, casserole dishes, etc.)
  • Bring to FBC, Kentwood and leave in the stairwell area at the office entrance.
  • I’m setting a deadline of Monday.  If you need more time than that, please let me know.  Otherwise, I’m going to transport them to CLW’s.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Joshua 6-10

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua+6-10

Thank-you so much for taking time to read and pray daily.  
Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“[God] is able to do exceedingly abundantly

above all that we ask or think,

according to the power that works in us.”

~Ephesians 3:20, NKJV~

 

Dr. Nathan Luce had a BIG group of youth and adults for the January Bible Study on Deuteronomy last night.  He retold the Bible with his wonderful storytelling skills.  It was fantastic. The Bible study will continue through Wednesday night at New Zion Baptist Church at 6:30.

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs (I wrote the first paragraph before looking up TODAY’S OBD.  Everything seems to fit just like puzzle pieces!  It was surely God’s plan!

          “TELL Me the Story of Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellmsoj.htm

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions

Third Thursday

  • You are invited to the cabin Thursday night at 6:30 for fellowship, supper, music, and a devotional.
  • Come and be blessed!
  • Call or send a message if you need directions.
  • We hope to TELL about Jesus and his love through what we say, sins, pray, and do.

Read the Bible Plan for today – Genesis 3-7

Prayer Time

  • Pray for all the families in this area who have been  touched with the death of a family member.  Reach out to them in a personal way.
  • Pray for those who are sick.
  • Pray for the message of Jesus to be told to many people who have not heard the message resulting in lives being changed.
  • Pray for an extra measure of boldness to TELL the story of Jesus today.

Everyone need to hear the “story”.  TELL it this day and every day in words or actions today.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

In that day they will say,

“Surely this is our God;

we trusted in him, and he saved us.

This is the LORD, we trusted in him;

let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”

~Isaiah 25:9~

 

Mrs. Alice Faye Lee fell Tuesday night and broke her shoulder.  She saw a specialist in Baton Rouge yesterday.  Pray for her as she heals.
Clinton H. “Bud” Callihan, Sr.

Born: May 19, 1929
Died: December 16, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2865611&fh_id=10545

Shared by my friend, Carol Bennett Sealey, who worked processing “shoeboxes” in Atlanta last week:

Just learned that yesterday the Atlanta Processing Center finished processing 1,445,117 boxes for 2014. Wow!!! That’s a lot of souls that will be touched and witnessed to. I am so excited that I was able to be a part of a group from our church that went and participated in this awesome event.

Spring Creek Baptist Church Drama Team

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEoX9X46W0k&sns=fb

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

  •  Sunday, at FBC, Kentwood, we will have a missions march to show support for missionaries.  Gifts can be received at that time or later.
  • Quotes from Lottie’s time in China
    • “What we need in China is more workers. The harvest is very great, the laborers, oh! So few. Why does the Southern Baptist church lag behind in this great work?”
      Nov. 1, 1873, Tungchow
    •  “How many there are … who imagine that because Jesus paid it all, they need pay nothing, forgetting that the prime object of their salvation was that they should follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ in bringing back a lost world to God.”
      Sept. 15, 1887, Tungchow
    • “Why should we not … instead of the paltry offerings we make, do something that will prove that we are really in earnest in claiming to be followers of him who, though he was rich, for our sake became poor?”
      Sept. 15, 1887, Tungchow

Third Thursday (TONIGHT) – Tonight at 6:30 at the Alford cabin

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Tomorrow at 10:00
  • Studying Lois and Eunice
  • Acts 16:1-3 &  2 Timothy 1:1-8

Pregnancy Testing, Questions Answered, Information Shared 

  • Friday (9:00-4:00)
  • The vehicle will be parked at Hope Center on Highway 51 in Roseland.

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Share the spirit of Christmas and the true reason for Christmas with someone today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Nations will come to your light,

and kings to the brightness of your radiance.”

~Isaiah 60:3, HCSB~

 

I want to start off with “flu”, because many area people seem to be coming down with flu.  If you are sick, stay home and get well.  If you are well, try to stay that way.  I’m praying for those who have already come down with the flu and for those who are trying not to get sick.

Estelle Watson asked for prayer for her niece.  I forgot the first name, but the last name was Losson.  Estelle’s niece is in the final stages of cirrhosis of the liver.

Carol Ann Cleveland, a classmate from my school days in Amite, has a granddaughter with multiple health issues!  Check out the Facebook page, “Mattie’s Miracles”.  Then, pray.

Pray for those who will travel during the next few weeks.  Pray each home celebrates the true meaning of Christmas.  Pray for safety in all the travels.

Pray for those who will be alone during the Christmas season.  David and I were included in another family’s Christmas last week.  We felt so special!  We will have Jennie’s family after Christmas, but there are others who will not have family at all.

Pray for families who have lost members of their family during the past year.  The first year after a death is extra hard for most people.  Include these people or do something special to help them get through the Christmas season.

David and I will host the monthly Third Thursday meeting tomorrow at the cabin.  Join us at 6:30.  We fully expect another sweet spirit time with others.

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for international missions

Jesus is the only reason for the season!

Anna Lee