Category: WMU

Monday

Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain.

Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.

~Psalm 127:1~

 

 

Donna Fay Miller had cataract surgery Thursday and did well.  Pray for her as she has the surgery  on the other eye this Thursday.

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon “graduated” from her home health services.  Thank God for the progress she has made.  Mr. “Cete” gets my vote for the best and most attentive caregiver!  I thank God we can call them our dear friends.

 

 

Pray for families with family members at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home.  It is in the process of closing the business in Kentwood and opening a new facility in the area near North Oaks.  Each family has big decisions to make about the care of their loved ones.  Pray for each family during this time.

 

 

Read the Bible – Reflect on God as “Protector” and catch up on any readings you missed this week.

 

 

 

Georgia Barnett State Offering is for mission work in Louisiana.  Here is a poster that shows how 100% of the money given to this offering goes to mission work in our state.

https://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/

 

 

God gave you this day.  How are you giving Him a portion of your day in return?

Anna Lee

 

 

Lord’s Day

This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.

~Ecclesiastes 5:18~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 45
  • Song of Solomon 6:1-5
  • Hebrews 9

 

 

Days and Dates to Remember

  • Sundays
    • S.S. at 9:15
    • Church at 10:30
    • Youth on Mission at 5 P.M.
    • Church at 6 P.M.
  • Wednesdays
    • Youth at 5
    • Children in Action and Church at 6 P.M.

Saturday, September 15 – Mission Project Day form 9 – Noon

Monday, September 17 – Associational WMU Meeting at Hilldale at 10 A.M.

  • Kay Bennett of Friendship House will be our guest speaker
  • Potluck Lunch following Meeting
  • Bring items to donate to Friendship House
    • Individual snack items (fruit, pudding, etc,)
    • Vienna Sausage
    • Protein Bars
    • Bug Spray
    • Women’s Medium Athletic Pants
    • Gift cards
      • Walmart
      • Lowe’s
      • Home Depot

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Now packing shoeboxes

  • See me to get boxes and to return boxes
  • I’ll pack them for you, if you choose

 

 

Have a fantastic Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest.

~Exodus 34:21~

Mrs. Ruby Dillon “graduated” from all her therapies Friday.  Mr. Cete will be her lead therapist now.  They got out and visited with us Thursday.  We are so thankful for the improvement she has made.  Please keep “Miss” Ruby and Mr. “Cete” in your prayers.
Others who need our continued prayers:
  • Phillip Strickland
  • Buddy Waller
  • Linda Callihan
  • Catherine Yarborough
  • Debbie Miller
  • Ed and Jeanette  Maghee
  • Annie Belle Harrell

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 44
  • Psalm 107: 1-23
  • Hebrews 8

 

 

Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana Missions – https://georgiabarnette.org/fast-facts/

Most Baptists in our state are unaware of how important the Georgia Barnett Offering is in the work of Louisiana Baptist all during the year.  Spend some time on the site I just listed and learn more about our ministries because of this special offering.  One hundred percent of the money given through this offering goes to continue these ministries.  I know you will learn more by reading this site.  You will also know how important your giving is to these and other ministries.  Check the board by the piano to see how we are progressing with this offering.

 

 

Have a wonderful day.  Give part of this day to making this world a better place for others.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’‘

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”

~Revelation 7:17~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 43
  • Song of Solomon 5:9-16
  • Hebrews 7

 

 

Mission Opportunities

  • Mission Project Day – Saturday, Sept. 15 in Fellowship Hall
  • Paperback Bibles for Jail Ministry (Always collecting)
  • Items for Friendship House (Due Sunday, Sept. 16th)
  • WMU meeting featuring Kay Bennett (Sept. 17th at Hillsdale)
  • Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana Missions
  • Fall Food Round-up for Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home (Due Sept. 16th)
    • BBQ Sauce
    • Cleaning Supplies
    • Canned Fruit
    • Laundry Detergent
    • Instant Oatmeal
    • Instant Potatoes
    • Sugar
    • Tea
    • Velveeta Cheese
  • Mission Classes
    • Children – Wednesdays at 6 P.M.
    • Youth – Sundays at 5 P.M.

 

 

Thank-you for reading, doing, and praying.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.

Are you not much more valuable than they?  

Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

~Matthew 6:26-27~

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 42
  • Psalm 106:25-48
  • Hebrews 6

 

 

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

 

 

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

Thom Rainer – https://thomrainer.com/

 

 

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

 

 

Georgia Barnett – http://waylonbailey.com/2016/09/17/who-is-georgia-barnett-and-what-difference-does-it-make/

 

 

Spend time reading and absorbing information from these and other sites that at there for us.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

I had trouble getting this to post earlier, so I trying again.

 

This is what the LORD says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:

“I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.

~Isaiah 48:17 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Today, as we continue to pray for all the local needs, I would like to add two names of people some of you many not know.

  1. Carl Wayne Stevens is having more health issues.  He is living in northern Mississippi now.  Please pray for him and his family.
  2. Margie Wilkinson Cutrer is from Amite.  She is in Lakeview in Covington with some heart concerns.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

 

 

Read the Bible

  1. Reflect on God as Deliverer.
  2. Catch up on any readings you may have missed.

 

 

It takes many people working together to do what we do for Operation Christmas Child and the jail ministry.  Today, once again I have to thank a couple for their generous donation of items needed.

 

 

It’s time to focus on the Georgia Barnett Offering for state (Louisiana) missions.  http://waylonbailey.com/2016/09/17/who-is-georgia-barnett-and-what-difference-does-it-make/

 

 

Have a wonderful day as you serve Him.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“For nothing will be impossible with God,”

~Luke 1:37 ESV~

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 39
  • Song of Solomon 4: 99-16
  • Hebrews 3

 

 

Operation Christmas Child is near to my heart because so many children learn about God and receive shoeboxes of toys.   It is only about seven weeks until collection week, but there is still time to buy games to share.

If you are at FBC, Kentwood and interested in packing shoeboxes, please see me before Sunday School or after church.  I have boxes and instructions as well as some items to start the packing process.

If you are in a school system and would like to get a class or club interested in this worthy project. let me know.  I can share with your group and show you some packed shoeboxes as examples.

Anna Lee

September Item of the Month for OCC Shoeboxes ~ Games

Samaritan’s Purse has suggested items of the month for packing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, and for September that means games!  How fun!  Be sure to check your sending country regulations, because I think some countries due to specificrecipient countries have limits on traditional playing cards, dice, and/or dominoes, but from the USA all of those are find and I’ve sent them.

One thing I really like about games is that they can be shared, and bring people together.  Some of my fondest memories of time with extended family is around a game or puzzle.

Operation Christmas Child shared the following story on their Facebook page in 2013:
“My 11-yr-old stepson received a Christmas box. He received a lot of goodies and other presents. Among them was an UNO game. Every night, we gather for dinner and after that play UNO. What makes me happier is that my 22-yr-old daughter used to have dinner in her room, and barely shared with us. Thanks to the unknown donor, she comes out every evening, has dinner and playes with us. I pray for all of you, thank the Lord for people like you and especially bless that special person who maybe didn’t know that s/he was helping a family in Panama to get closer and pray together.”

I try to pick simpler games, ones that are common around the world, and/or ones that contain things I think would be easy to make up one’s own game for.  Often there are people at the distributions who can help the kids learn how to use them, but just in case not, I try to go simpler.

If you’re worried about how to fit a puzzle in your box without taking up too much room, check out my recent post: Fitting a puzzle in an OCC Go Shoebox.

If’ you’d like to craft a game, we have DIY instructions for a few different options:

Both of the tic-tac-toe DIY instructions, also have printable instructions on how to play to send with the game.

Friday

 

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.”

 ~Philippians 1:6 NLT~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 37
  • Song of Solomon 4:1-8
  • Hebrews 1

 

 

Acts 1:8 New International Version (NIV)

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Matthew 28:19-20 New International Version (NIV)

19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

 

Did you pray for missions today?   We all have a responsibility and a place in missions.  Check this site out.  Spend some time reading all they have to share.  Join the IMB Prayer Team.

https://www.imb.org

 

Everyone has a place in missions!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Look, he is coming with the clouds,”and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.

”So shall it be! Amen.

~Revelation 1:7~

 

You may, or may not, remember when I asked for prayer for the Moore family, Mike and Robin.  Robin would come to Roseland to visit relatives when we were children.  I still love to see her when she comes south from West Monroe to visit.  Robin’s husband, Mike, had a tumor behind one eye.  His doctors have kept watch on him and always gave a good report, until now!  His cancer is now in the liver.  Please pray for Mike Moore and his family as they begin a difficult journey.

 

 

Today is See You at the Pole day!  Students across the nation will gather at their flag poles to pray and to be a witness for the Lord.  Locally, the students will also meet at The Lighthouse of FBC, Kentwood tonight to continue their celebrations.  Students of various schools and churches are expected to be in attendance.  Pray for our students this morning, tonight, and each day, that they will be bold witnesses.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 35
  • Song of Solomon 3: 6-11
  • Titus 3

 

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Mission Opportunities in September

  • Children’s Missions – Wednesdays at 6 P.M.
  • Youth Missions – Sundays at 5 P.M.
  • WMU – Quarterly meeting at Hillsdale featuring Kay Bennett as speaker – 10 A.M. on September 17th
  • Mission Project Day – Saturday, September 15th from 9:00 to Noon
  • Georgia Barnett  Offering for North America

 

 

Love God and Love others!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Read the Bible today.

  • Isaiah 34
  • Psalm 104
  • Titus 2

 

Reminders:

  • Today, “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 for all ladies.
  • Wednesday – Children in Action missions class at 6 P.M.
  • Sundays – Youth on Mission at 6 P.M. for middle and high school students
  • Saturday, September 15 – Project day
  • Monday, September 17 – WMU meeting at Hilldale with guest speaker, Kay Bennett of the Friendship House in New Orleans – We will be taking items for her to use in her ministry.

 

“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,

always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, thankful for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”

~Philippians 1:3-5~

 

 

Today, I want to focus on thankfulness.

I’ve been noticing a vase I used in 2015.  Each day of the year I wrote something I was thankful for.  The colored papers are stored in a clear vase with a label, “2015”, and a ribbon.  I’m going to wait a while longer before I draw out a paper each day and remind myself of my many reasons to be thankful.

Probably, all of us know “Count Your Blessings”.   We don’t have to wait for a special reason to write your blessings.  It can be done on any day of the year.  November is a good month to be thankful, but any other month is also good.  It’s just a matter of attitude.

I’ve been going over some of the big things I am thankful for as well as many of the small ways I am thankful.  I hope you can find time to do this too.  You can choose to do this at random time periods, or in any organized way you choose.  I believe if you do, you will be singing “Count Your Blessings”.  It works the opposite way too.  If you sing “Count Your Blessings”, you will actually begin to focus on those blessings.

 

 

https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Count_Your_Blessings/

This page gives you the words to the song and some Scripture references to read and meditate on.

 

 

 

Guy Penrod does a good job of singing this great hymn for us.  Have a blessed and thankful day.  Anna Lee