Category: VBS

Wednesday

“It shall come to pass that before they call,

I will answer;

And while they are still speaking,

I will hear.”

~Isaiah 65:24, NKJV~

 

Dr. (Rev.) David Luce

Bro. Luce made an unplanned return trip from New York to Smithdale to see his cardiologist.  He go a good report, so he and his wife have headed back to New York. Thank-you for praying for his medical condition.  Now, please pray for more safe traveling.

Mary Frances Campo Ardillo

Born: October 26, 1932
Died: July 06, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3233995

 

Vacation Bible Schools

There are more vacation Bible schools this week and in the next couple of weeks.  Please for for workers of who a good job of sharing the lessons and the message and for boys and girls to have their hearts touched by what they learn.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 78-80

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Ordinary People” – odb.org
  • We have this treasure in earthen vessels,                                                                                       that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.                                                                                                                                       ~2 Corinthians 4:7~
  • “I am Satisfied with Jesus.  He has Done so Much for Me”
    • 1 I am satisfied with Jesus,
      He has done so much for me:
      He has suffered to redeem me,
      He has died to set me free.
    • Chorus:
      I am satisfied, I am satisfied,
      I am satisfied with Jesus,
      But the question comes to me,
      As I think of Calvary,
      Is my Master satisfied with me?
    • 2 He is with me in my trials,
      Best of friends of all is He;
      I can always count on Jesus,
      Can He always count on me? [Chorus]
    • 3 I can hear the voice of Jesus,
      Calling out so pleadingly,
      “Go and win the lost and straying”;
      Is He satisfied with me? [Chorus]
    • 4 When my work on earth is ended,
      And I cross the mystic sea,
      Oh, that I could hear Him saying,
      “I am satisfied with thee.” [Chorus]Source: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #622
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E__jxHQWjpU

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

 

Yesterday, in Chick-Fil-A, I witnessed something I have never seen before at any restaurant or other place of business.  A worker was praying with a customer!  The young man is on fire for God.  This causes me to ask this question, “Why is this the very first time I have seen this?”.  We were impressed when we talked with him later. 

Let’s use this day to answer the question, “Is My Master Satisfied with Me?”.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision:

“Do not be afraid;

keep on speaking, do not be silent.  

For I am with you,

and no one is going to attack and harm you,

because I have many people in this city.”

~Acts 18:9-10~

 

Gafford Family

The family continues to receive encouragement from many people.  They are looking at progress Koltyn has made and great milestones for the rest of the family.  Please continue to pray.

 

Gueldner Family

We had a really great holiday weekend, with new friends and family. Unfortunately, Macy got really sick. For the first time in a long time she had lots of vomiting and diarrhea, in addition to the usual pain that she gets with the chemo she received Thursday. We were just about to bring her to the hospital when she gradually started improving. She’s feeling much better now, and her appetite has increased each day.
I have an important appointment Wednesday, so some extra prayers would be comforting. I’m starting to realize that handling Macy is putting a big toll on my body. She’s more than a third of my weight, and if you’ve held her before, you know she’s a sack of bricks. My neck has some new issues and my lower decided that it was jealous and that it needed some attention too. We’ll see how bad it is soon.
Cate is enjoying summer. For her, it’s consisted of swimming, camping, and gymnastics. Jeremy is enjoying his new job, and his new hobby (smoking meats.) We don’t mind taste testing smile emoticon  Thanks for the prayers, as always! We’re making it through… one day at a time.

 

Doug Toney

Monday July 6, 2015
Doug is doing so much better. He does physical therapy twice a day. They have him sit in a chair for two hours a day, which helps with strength. The back wound is healing .
We enjoyed several visitors the last few days. Please continue to pray for complete healing. God is good.  (Sandy)

 

VBS 

  • This week – Montpelier Baptist Church (5-8) & Roseland (5:30-8:00)
  • Next week – New Zion Baptist Church (Week of July 13)
  • Following week – Tangipahoa Baptist Church (Week of July 20th)

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Kings 1-5

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Dr. Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/2015/07/07/when-you-feel-like-giving-up/

 

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

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Slow Walk” –  http://odb.org/
  • I will pray the Father,                                                                                                                             and He will give you another Helper,                                                                                             that He may abide with you forever.                                                                                                                                                      ~John 14:16~
  • “Breathe on Me”  – http://www.hymnary.org/text/holy_spirit_breathe_on_me

 

Make this day count for others because of Jesus!

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy,

that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1, NKJV~

Thank-you!

I hear a number of reports of how God answers prayer.  I want to pass a big “Thank-you!” on to those who read and pray.  You bless so many people.  Keep on praying, please.

Nathan Daniels 

Nathan’s back surgery is healing.  He will have surgery on the other side of his back in a couple of weeks.  Pray for him as he deals with pain and soreness from surgery.

Betty Taylor

Betty continues to have knee problems despite her recent surgery.  Pray for her as she sees a doctor again on Wednesday.

Frozen Food for Families 

The frozen food was delivered yesterday and was greatly appreciated.  Thank-you to those who prepared and shared the food.

Vacation Bible Schools

VBS will be held this week in Roseland and the following week at New Zion.  It is so good to hear of many making professions of faith following VBS and/or summer camps.  I have been blessed to see photographs of many baptisms in the last few weeks.  God is blessing many area churches with these additions.

Two Rivers Quarterly WMU Meeting

I’m am so blessed to be able to say my daughter will be speaking at the July 20th meeting at Hillsdale Baptist Church which begins at 10:00 A.M. and is followed by a covered dish lunch.  Eight days later they will return to their mission field.

Read the Bible in 2015 

Yesterday’s reading should have been Philippians 3-4.  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+3-4&version=NLT

Today’s reading is Leviticus 10-12.                              https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+10-12&version=NLT

Friday Morning Bible Studies

The next three studies will be Jael, Delilah, and Michal.  Let me know if you would like to have a study guide.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Darkness and Light” – odb.org
  • You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,                                                                                  . . . nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness.                                                                                                                                                  ~Psalm 91:5-6~
  • “Out of My Bondage, Sorrow, and Night”
    •  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1050
      1. Out of my bondage, sorrow and night,
        Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
        Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light,
        Jesus, I come to Thee;
        Out of my sickness, into Thy health,
        Out of my want and into Thy wealth,
        Out of my sin and into Thyself,
        Jesus, I come to Thee.
      2. Out of my shameful failure and loss,
        Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
        Into the glorious gain of Thy cross,
        Jesus, I come to Thee;
        Out of earth’s sorrows, into Thy balm,
        Out of life’s storms and into Thy calm,
        Out of distress to jubilant psalm,
        Jesus, I come to Thee.
      3. Out of unrest and arrogant pride,
        Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
        Into Thy blessed will to abide,
        Jesus, I come to Thee;
        Out of myself to dwell in Thy love,
        Out of despair, into raptures above,
        Upward for aye on wings like a dove,
        Jesus, I come to Thee.
      4. Out of the fear and dread of the tomb,
        Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
        Into the joy and light of Thy home,
        Jesus, I come to Thee;
        Out of the depths of ruin untold,
        Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold,
        Ever Thy glorious face to behold,
        Jesus, I come to Thee.

What ways will God give you opportunities to bless others today?  Let’s be eager to see how God will use us.  Don’t miss the opportunities!  You might not get a second chance to make a difference in some lives.

Anna Lee

Friday

But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you,

then choose for yourselves this day

whom you will serve,

whether the gods your forefathers served

beyond the River, o

r the gods of the Amorites,

in whose land you are living.

But as for me and my household,

we will serve the LORD.”

~Joshua 24:15~

Nathan Daniels

Please continue to pray for Nathan this week as he deals with the aftereffects of his surgery.  I know he and his family will appreciate your prayers.

James Rimes

James is now back at home.  He and his family are also very appreciative of your prayers.

VBS Continues

This must be a very special time for children of our area as many of them attend another VBS.  Neither I or my children ever did this, but I know many children who do.  The best part is that a number of churches are reporting record breaking attendance!  Attendance is necessary for young lives to be changed through VBS.  Some area churches have not had their VBS yet, but will in the next month.  If you have children or grandchildren, “keep your ears open”!

Ladies’ Night – The highlight of our “F.R.O.G.” meeting last night was the testimonies shared and the special music by Bubba Roberts.  We now have a new acrostic:

W – Working

A – At

T – Trying

T – To

F – Fully

R – Rely

O – On

G – God

None of us are 100% yet, so let’s keep striving to F.R.O.G.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 13-18

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Hidden Mysteries – odb.org

  • Do not fear,                                                                                                                                                       for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.                                                                                                                                                    ~2 Kings 6:16~
  • “For the Beauty of the Earth” 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Bible Study – Women of the Bible

  • Miriam
  • 10:00 this morning in the fellowship hall of FBC,K
  • Everyone is invited.

 

Bro. Stan is in need of a chaplain trained by Disaster Relief to work today and tomorrow. Contact the missions office if you are trained and available.

 

May you find some ways to bless others today, just as you have been blessed by so many others.  I call that “Passing it On”.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever;

I will proclaim Your faithfulness

to all generations with my mouth.”

~Psalm 89:1, HCSB~

 

 

“Lil Man” Santangello

Update from Megan: “Hey everyone! Today we met with Lil Man’s neuro oncologist and radiation oncologist to go over his MRI. The MRI scan looked great! The doctors were amazed at how well he is doing when a month ago he couldn’t even walk. He responded wonderfully to the chemo and radiation that he completed on May 22nd! He will follow-up in August with another MRI. But until then, he will continue with oral chemotherapy and his IV Avastin (IV chemo). He will now be getting the IV Avastin every three weeks instead every 2 weeks!! All the glory be to God, for without him Lil Man would not healing like he is!! Thank you for all the prayers, love, and support! Keep the prayers coming, God hears them! We love you! ” Megan

VBS at FBC,Amite

The attendance report is that there are more children than they have had in a long time!  Yeah!   That means more children who hear “the greatest news/message of all times”!

VBS at EFBC

I don’t have a count, but many tote bags were packed last week at East Fork because of VBS giving.  The gift bags are being delivered to flood victims in north Louisiana.  Great work, EBBC!  May each recipient find God’s love and encouragement in their bag as well as many items you purchased!

Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

  • Sunday at 8:00 A.M.
  • Benefits Martha P. Drago,  a cancer patient and mother-in-law of Meghan Sharkey Drago

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

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Kings 14-18

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and  Songs

  • “Shopping with Liam” – odb.org

  • Those He redeemed from the hand of the foe,                                                                           those He gathered from the lands,                                                                                                   from east and west,                                                                                                                               from north and south.                                                                                                                                                                          ~Psalm 107:2~                                                                                                   Holy, Holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;                                                                                               the whole earth is full of His glory.                                                                                                                                                      ~ Isaiah 6:3~

“Young” Ladies, I will be looking forward to the June birthday party at 11:00.  Ladies being honored today are Barbara Hutchinson, Sandra Arnold, Betty Fussell, and Alcyon Hayden.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“Be careful how you think;

your life is shaped by your thoughts.”

~Proverbs 4:23 TEV~

 

Summer Mixon 

Summer is having more tests in New Orleans.  They are checking her pancreas now. She is still at Tulane Medical Center.   Please continue to pray.

Mike Miller

Mike has improved enough to speak.  Please pray for continued improvement.

Zane Dean (Son of Mike Dean)

Zane is in Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  Pray for Zane and his family.

Betty Taylor

Betty’s knee is better, but it will require surgery.  Pray for her as she has surgery one week from today in Hattiesburg.

VBS

Pray for the VBS at several of the local churches this week.  I know four churches sharing Jesus through VBS this week.  May children meet Jesus in each one.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • Tonight at the cabin
  • 6:30
  • Come join us.
  • We look forward to the group God is sending here tonight.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 5-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “Failure Is Not Fatal” – odb.org

  • You are the Christ,                                                                                                                                         the Son of the living God.                                                                                                                                                       ~John 6:69~
  • “Failure is not fatal.  God lovingly restores those who turn back to Him.”

       ~Our Daily Bread~

Coming Soon – Law Enforcement-First Responders Appreciation Day

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • Sunday, July 12th
  • Plan to be there.

Women’s Ministry Opportunities

  • Friday – We will have Bible study at the cabin followed by a salad and dessert lunch.  It’s a good day to visit our group.  Call one of the ladies for more information.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 – We will celebrate ladies who have birthdays during June.
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night – F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely on God) 
    • We begin with finger foods at 6:15.
    • All ladies from 3-103 years in our area are invited.
    • The only cost is your time.
  • Friday – The Bible study group will meet at the Fellowship Hall of FBC, K at 10:00 A.M.

Opportunities!  There’s plenty of opportunities.  Join us!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“Behold, I will do a new thing,

Now it shall spring forth;

Shall you not know it?

I will even make a road in the wilderness

And rivers in the desert.”

~Isaiah 43:19, NKJV~

 

Tom Brister

Tom had surgery Monday.  Where would you expect to find him Tuesday?  At work! If the lab report is good, he will have reconstructive surgery next week.  Keep praying for him.

Sherry Day

Sherry continues to do well.  Thanks for all your prayers for her.

Family of Pat Gill

Please continue to pray for Ray and his family.

Hope Center

Thanks to those, especially men and male youth, who volunteered to work at the Hope  Center Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as those who have been going on a regular basis.  If anyone thinks God might could use them as a male presence in the building today, please let me know.

Another VBS Coming Up

  • New Sharon Baptist Church
  • June 22-26
  • 5:15 – 8:15 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

  • 6:30 P.M. at the cabin
  • Call of directions.
  • Ya’ll come!

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10:00 A.M.
  • At the cabin
  • Bring your BIble
  • All ladies and girls are invited.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 69-71

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Serve the Lord in any way you can.  He will give you the ability, the opportunities, and the time.  Use them wisely.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“Throw off your old sinful nature

and your former way of life,

which is corrupted by lust and deception.”

~Ephesians 4:22 NLT, 2nd ed.~

(It’s a choice, just like the people following the ark across the Jordan river –

part of my lesson for Sunday School this morning.)

VBS Opportunities this Week – Osyka, Greenlaw, and Spring Creek (all at night)

Opportunities this Week

  • Tuesday – Young at Heart meets at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:30.  Mrs. Yvonne Curtis will be singing.  You do not have to be a member at NZBC to attend.  Lunch follows the singing.
  • Thursday – Third Thursday begins at 6:30 at the cabin.  Please feel free to come.
  • Friday – Bible study at 10 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, Kentwood.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ephesians 4-6

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Never Stop Learning” –  odb.org/
  • You must continue in the things which you have learned . . .                                                   and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures.                                                                                                                                       ~2 Timothy 3:14-15
  • “Holy Bible, Book Divine” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/o/holybibl.htm

Don’t keep the Lord’s Day for yourself!

Anna Lee

Saturday

 

I will remember the deeds of the LORD;  

yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.

~Psalm 77:11~

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

Please say special prayers for “Miss”  Annie Bell as her medicine is being adjusted.  Thank God for the home health services that have been available to her.

I think you will enjoy Rev. Kevin Smith’s posts.

https://www.facebook.com/PineRidgeTangipahoaUnitedMethodistChurches?fref=ts

“Modern Day Missionaries”

http://stories.imb.org/eurasia/interactives/view/follow-in-the-steps-of-the-apostle-paul?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=follow-in-the-steps-of-the-apostle-paul

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 

Luke 11-12

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Don’t Lose Heart” – odb.org
  •   In due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.                                                                                                                                                           ~Galatians 6:9~                                                   Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren,                     ye have done it unto me.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ~Matthew 25:40”               
  • Others” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm
  • There are many ways to help others, physically, financially, spiritually, etc.  Each one is worthy of your time and effort.  I think we need to try for a balance.  (Anna Lee)

Have a great day ending your week and preparing for the Lord’s Day.  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“[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~

 

From Bill Frazier

“Please continue to remember my brother-in-law Ronnie Byrd he had 5
by-passes. He came through the surgery ok, but his heart rate remaines
extremely erratic. They are currently treating it with medication
until they determine what, if any, permanent remedies to attempt.

Also remember Jerry Byrd, my brother-in-laws younger brother, is in
critical condition at Oschner’s clinic in New Orleans, He is on a vent
& was given dialysis due to his kidney & liver failure and is also
being treated for heart related problems and a severe infection”

Betty Taylor

Betty made a wrong step and injured her knee.  She has seen doctors, had a MRI, and is scheduled to see an orthopedic surgeon in Columbia.  Please pray for Betty and Andy.

Continue to pray for all those who were mentioned lately and those you know that have needs, but who were not listed here.

VBS in some local churches

  • Next Week – Greenlaw and Osyka
  • Week after next – Amite

Sunday is Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home Day.    

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Ezekiel 1-6

Women’s Ministry

  • Bible Study this morning – 10:00 in Fellowship Hall
  • Plans are coming together for the next Ladies’ Night. F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely on God).  Mark you calendar for June 25th. ( Invitations for ladies night will be completed after Bible study this morning.)
  • Before Bible study, we will have a chance to unpack and examine our new kitchen tiles.  I predict some excited ladies….

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Have a wonderful Friday!

Anna Lee