Category: WMU

Sunday

 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because,

having stood the test,

that person will receive the crown of life

that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

~James 1:12~

 

From James Rimes –  Please pray for Mrs. Evelyn Bridges. She was airlifted to Tulane late Friday or early Saturday and required surgery. In ICU.                                                   Eleanor Morris told me yesterday, but by the time I got home, I forgot to post it.

Continue to pray for Linda K. Graves of East Fork.  She’s in a hospice in Slidell.  We will certainly miss her at WMU and at our Third Thursday meetings.

 

 

JoAnn Holden Easley

May 15, 1946 – July 14, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/joann-easley?fh_id=10545

 

 

Read the Bible – Ezekiel 40-44 and Psalm 43

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

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey

 

 

Please remember the WMU Associational Meeting at FBC, Kentwood tomorrow morning.  We will begin with a leadership meeting at 9:00.  The meeting, at 10:00 will feature our speaker, Rev. Bobby Spinks who just returned from a mission trip to the Amazon in South America.  A covered-dish lunch will follow the meeting.  Whether you are in WMU or not, you are most welcome to join us.

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Dania and the Radio – https://www.facebook.com/OCCshoeboxes/photos/a.104435743208.85001.98111658208/10154662169188209/?type=3&theater                                                                                                   (Ignore the timeline mentioned at the end.  National Collection Week is is November, not next week.)

 

 

“Beneath the Cross of Jesus”

 

 

May this Sunday be a special blessing in your life and/or you be a special blessing to another person’s life.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

 

This day I call the heavens and the earth

as witnesses against you

that I have set before you life and death,

blessings and curses.

Now choose life,

so that you and your children may live

~Deuteronomy 30:19~

 

Pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden as she lives with eye problems that are continuing to get worse.  She has the best attitude despite her problems.  Keep her in your prayers.

Continue to pray for all the children who are out of school for the summer.  They’re playing ball, swimming, traveling with family, etc.  Pray for safety and for good experiences in all they do.

Pray for our churches as they work overtime to provide opportunities for children during the summer months.  May the activities that are provided help children grow in knowledge and in a relationship to God.

 

Read the Bible – Ezekiel 37-39 & Psalm 42

Baptist Press – http://baptistpress.com

 

 

Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting Monday at FBC, Kentwood at 10:00.  Rev. Bobby Spinks will be our speaker.  He will give us a report on his recent trip to the Amazon with NOBTS.  I hope each church in our area will bring a nice group of ladies and girls.

 

It’s time to begin working on Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.  Set your goal and begin to collect items.  You are welcome to deliver your gifts to me before Sunday School each week.

 

 

“On Jordan’s Stormy Bank I Stand”

 

Spend a portion of this special day delibertly putting someone else before yourself.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

Love the Lord your God with all your heart

and with all your soul

and with all your mind

and with all your strength

 ~Mark 12:30~

 

 

Deborah Bales asked me to let you know the memorial service for her mother,  Mrs. Mildred Jacobson, will be at 1 P.M. Sunday in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood. There will be no graveside service due to the heat.

 

Read the Bible – Ezekiel  31-33, Psalm 40, & video on Ezekiel 31-33 found at http://joinbibleproject.com

 

Baptist Press – http:///bpnews.net

 

Friday morning’s Bible study will be on Ezekiel 16.  I hope you can join us in the fellowship hall at 10 P.M.

 

There will be an associational WMU meeting Monday morning at FBC, Kentwood at 10 A.M.  I hope to see lots of ladies there to hear Rev. Bobby Spinks share about the mission trip to the Amazon area he recently completed with NOBTS.

 

I’ve had requests for suggestions for out Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.  School supplies will be going on sale, so pick up any of these items as you find them.  You can bring your purchases to my Sunday School room before Sunday School any Sunday morning.

 

Thank-you for checking this site and praying. 

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“Therefore I exhort first of all that

supplications, prayers, intercessions,

and giving of thanks be made for all men,

for kings and all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life

in all godliness and reverence.”

~1 Timothy 2:1-2~

 

Good news from Rev. Rod Smith!  Under the watchful eyes of a speech therapist, Rod was able to swallow honey and chocolate pudding.  He will have 12 more sessions of speech therapy.  Pray for continued improvement.

 

 

 

Jim Brent passed away.  From Mary Criswell:  My last brother joined the rest of my family around 4 am. Jim was with his family and slipped away peacefully! Any oldtimers that may be so inclined may wish to make donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or a charity of their choice! A Memorial Service will be held at a later date!

Robert “Nick” Lea, Jr.

November 09, 1949 – July 10, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituaries/view/id/4300946?fh_id=10545
Read the Bible – Ezekiel 28-30 & Psalm 39
Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net
Operation Christmas Child – “Dana and the Hygiene Items” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoeboxstories-dana-and-the-hygiene-items/
Missions for elementary children – Tonight at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood
     We will be learning about missionaries who live in the desert area.  Bring your children for fun learning experiences.
Judgement House – Anna, the church secretary at FBC, Kentwood will be happy to share dates and times for the Judgement House at Woodland Park Baptist Church in Hammond.  Call her at 229-8111.
Children at Camp Living Waters will be returning today.  Let’s continue to pray for their young lives and for the children who will be going to camp for the remainder of the week.
Song of the Day – “I Was Glad”

(This is not exactly what I was looking for, but you can probably sing it the way I learned it as a child.)

 

 

How wonderful it is for parents to recognize how much their children are learning at church, but it is only because of parents who faithfully see that their children are present that churches can teach their children.  Let’s take time to thank God for parents who faithfully get their children to classes (Sunday School, Missions, Bible Drill, VBS, etc.).  What a blessing it is to see families sitting together, sometimes three or more generations of a family, on a regular basis at church.  As you thank God for those who are present, pray also for other families who have opportunities to begin this wonderful experience for their children.
Anna Lee

Monday

But Peter and John replied,

“Which is right in God’s eyes:

to listen to you, or to him?

You be the judges!  

As for us, we cannot help speaking

about what we have seen and heard.”

~Acts 4:19-20~

 

Pray for Brock Forrest who hurt his knee Friday and is having to have injections to help his blood clot.

 

 Prayers please for my last brother, Jim (Brent)! He has Chronic Lymphocitic Leukemia! Currently on ICU in an Austin hospital! Outlook is not encouraging. Prayers for his wife Marty and family!                                                                                             Mary Criswell

Please pray for Fay Shoemaker and Gloria Gill who were unable to attend church yesterday.
Continue to pray for our friends who now live in nursing homes.  I’ve especially had thoughts this weekend about Debbie Miller who is in Greensburg.
Read the Bible – Ezekiel 22-24 & Psalm 37
Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net
Pray for the children from some of our local churches who are at Camp Living Waters for the next few days.  Thank God for the adults who have gone to supervise them.
Much was earned at Bible Drill Class last night.  I’m so thankful for parents who get their children to church so the children can learn how to use their Bibles and understand what the Bibles is teaching us.
I’m already looking forward to teaching children in missions class Wednesday night. They are so precious as they learn.
Have a great week of telling others about Jesus or at least inviting others to church.
Anna Lee

Wednesday

Now the Lord is the Spirit,

and where the Spirit of the Lord is,

there is freedom.

~2 Corinthians 3:17~

 

 

Pray for one of our Roseland friends and long-time neighbors, Johnny Pritchett.  He’s in North Oaks.

Pray for another Roseland friend, Bobby Forbes.  He is still working on his recovery from heart surgery.

Pray for Nita Russell Miller.  She fell recently, but is recovering at this time.

Pray for Jimmy Tolar who is hospitalized in Baron Rouge due to heart problems.  Tom said his dad is getting a “tune-up”.

Pray for Linda Graves from East Fork.  She has been staying with her sister, but will be moving today to an inpatient hospice facility with a three patient limit.  Her phone number will remain the same, but her new address will be Linda Graves, 141 Pleasant Drive, Slidell, LA 70460.  She sends her love to all her Kentwood friends.

 

 

Read the Bible – Ezekiel 5-8 and Psalm 32

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

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

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com

 

 

Reminders:

  • Children will meet at 6 P.M. today for mission class
  • Children will meet at 6 P.M. Sunday for Bible drill class
  • Friday Morning Bible study will meet at 10 A.M. and will study Ezekiel 16
  • Associational W.M.U. Meeting on Monday, July 17th at FBC, Kentwood to hear Rev. Bobby Spinks share about the mission trip he just took to the Amazon with the NOBTS. Leadership meeting at 9 A.M. with the meeting at 10 A.M.  A potluck lunch will follow.

 

Spread some of Jesus’ love today.  

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

I keep my eyes always on the LORD.

With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

~Psalm 16:8~

 

Pray for Miss Fay Shoemaker who has been “under the weather”.  Add her to your prayer list.

Mrs. Bobbie Magee braved being out of her home environment to attend church Sunday.  I was so glad to see her.  She was very ill, but has come so far in her recovery.  Thank God for her improvement.

Mr. J.D. Smith has been moved to AMG Rehab and will begin his “work” there in the morning.  He’ll need to be on our prayer lists for a while as he regains use of that shoulder

 

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

I hope you like the new look of Baptist Press.  I do.

 

Read the Bible Today – Jeremiah 45-48  & Psalm 25

 

We had a good birthday party at The Cafe.  We were happy to include two new ladies.  If you missed today, I hope you will be able to attend next month.  We always meet on the fourth Tuesday.  Mark your calendars.

 

Tonight, the children will meet for their missions class at 6 P.M.  Please send your children and/or grandchildren.  We will end by 7 P.M. when the adults end their service.

 

The “Contact” portion of The Prayer Link will  work again.  Please use it to let me know of any people you want to add to The Prayer Link.  You can find it on the upper right of the blog.

Anna Lee

Thursday

Be on your guard;

stand firm in the faith;

be courageous;

be strong.

~1 Corinthians 16:13~

Our lesson in children’s mission class last night was about the need for missionaries to be brave as they share their faith.

 

Bro. Jeff Mizell’s of Line Creek had his surgery.  Once again. a polyp was removed from his vocal cords.  He will be unable to talk for two weeks.  Pray for him as he waits for the lab report.

 

Paul Charles Genco
October 09, 1927 – June 20, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/paul-genco

 

Let’s spend much of today praying for weather related issues.  It is our responsibility to check on others and help them out to the best of our ability.

 

 

Read the Bible – Jeremiah 23-25 & Psalm 19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet tomorrow.  We will focus on Ezekiel 13.   It’s always a good week to join Bible study.

 

Sunday, the Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast benefit. Join them at 8 A.M. for a great breakfast and help someone with a special need.

 

The Lord’s Church will have a celebration service Sunday at 10:30 as they celebrate the change of their name to Taylor Creek Baptist Church.  You are invited to join them.

 

Be safe, but be helpful.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday

You say, ‘I am rich;

I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’

But you do not realize that you are wretched,

pitiful, poor, blind and naked.

~Revelation 3:17~

 

 

Good reports on two men named Rufus Williams:

  • Rufus of Line Creek is doing better and as always has a good attitude.
  • Ryan Rufus of Spring Creek will be returning to his home today.

 

Bettye Fussell completed the sixth and final chemo yesterday.  The next step is to have surgery.  No date is scheduled yet.

 

Cheryl Dillon had knee surgery yesterday.  All went well.  She should be home in a few days.

Jeff Mizell, pastor of Line Creek Baptist Church, had another polyp removed from his throat yesterday.  Pray for a good report.

Kelle Maria Stevens

February 07, 1979 – June 18, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/kelle-stevens

Lena Pearl Sweeney Hayden

November 19, 1929 – June 19, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituary/lena-sweeney-hayden

Read the Bible – Jeremiah 18-22 & Psalm 18
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Children’s Missions Class – Tonight at 6 P..M.
Pray for those who are facing flooding in the rain today.
Anna Lee

Monday

For where your treasure is,

there your heart will be also.

~Matthew 6:21~

 

 

Dennis Travis is out of North Oaks and doing much better.  Thank you for praying for him.

Pray for Mrs. Anne Hurst as she has an MRI on her knee Wednesday and then gets results.

Mr. J.D. Smith will be having shoulder surgery next week.  Pray all goes well and the surgery relieves him of his pain.

Pray for the youth of FBC, Kentwood, New Zion, and Spring Creek as they go to camp in GA at the end of this week.  Pray for the Lord to touch hearts, friendships to be strengthened, and for traveling grace.  I thank God the children will have this opportunity.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible – Jeremiah 10-13 & Psalm 16.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Bring your toy donations to my classroom before Sunday School.  Remember, everything we send must fit in one shoebox, so think of small dolls, cars, jump ropes, stuffed animals, etc.

 

The Bible Study of Ezekiel continues Friday morning at 10.

Opportunities for your children and grandchildren

  • Missions class at 6 P.M. Wednesdays
  • Bible Drill class at 6 P.M. Sundays

 

Our Sunday School Lesson on the Good Samaritan left us with the command to “Do!”. May we all learn the things that are important, for example, caring for others, and “do” them

 

May the Lord watch our and guide the leaders of the many countries around the world.

Anna Lee