Category: WMU

9-11 (2016)

 

We remember before our God and Father

your work produced by faith,

your labor prompted by love,

and your endurance

inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

~1 Thessalonians 1:3~

Let’s let this 9-11 anniversary be a day of remembrance and a day of dedication for our words and actions in the future.

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 53:1-4

Third Thursday – 6:30 on September 15 at the cabin

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 9:00 in my Sunday School Room

 

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – tomrainer.com

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Today, we begin our annual week of prayer for the Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“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~

I like to “burn my candles at both ends”, but God has ways of slowing us down for rest.

 

David Bryant is improving.  He has lost some weight and is working of strengthening his legs for walking again.  Please pray for him to continue to progress.

My David is also improving.  He has fought hard to maintain the correct position for his head.   We look forward to seeing the retina specialist tomorrow.  I must say David has been a good patient.  He wants to be well and able to see!

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Scripture Writing – Matthew 22:34-40

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Disaster Relief is not needed in our area now like it was a few weeks ago, but in some areas the problem is greater.  Pray about those needs and “put your feet” to the problems.

 

Fall Food Round-Up Needs for this Week

  • Evaporated milk
  • Liquid detergent
  • Facial tissues
  • Paper towels

 

 

Thanks for “tuning-in” today.  There’s always something/someone to pray about.  Please don’t limit yourself to what you read here.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

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~

 

Today, I want to share several obituaries.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Psalm 93:1-5

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminder: The children who come to missions class tonight will get to help prepare some items for the “shoeboxes”.  We meet from 6-7 P.M. in the L-wing.  Children from three years of age through fifth grade are encouraged to join us.

Show someone you care today. 

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

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~

 

Today, I want to start by saying the WMU ladies who say “Keep the meeting previously scheduled on Labor Day and we will come” really do show up.

Secondly, I want you to know the meeting  touched our hearts as we studied about the Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana.

Thirdly, Carol Bridges has a heart for missions and conveyed that love as she presented the program.

Lastly, I want to leave you with the words to a song Linda Graves sang for us.  I’m already looking forward to our next meeting.

“God Will Make this Trial a Blessing”

Originally recorded by the McKameys

VERSE 1
I’ve just come into a valley one like I’ve never been before
I keep searching for a way out seems like padlocks are on the doors
Oh there must be another sunrise another sunset that I’ll see
God will make this trial a blessing that’s the love He has for me
CHORUS
God will make this trial a blessing though it sends me to my knees
Though my tears flow like a river yet in Him there’s sweet relief
There’s no need to get discouraged there’s no need to talk defeat
God will make this trial a blessing and the whole wide world will see
VERSE 2
I was not the first one to come into this place
You see every child of God this test he must face
It is here that God will mold you and make you what you ought to be
God will make this trial a blessing just be patient you will see
VERSE 3
Now I’m standing on the mountain looking back and I can see
When I was in that lowest valley His strong hand was leading me
Oh it’s good to see the sunshine and to taste sweet victory
God has made this trial a blessing oh the grace He gives to me

History of the Song – http://originofsongs.blogspot.com/2012/10/god-will-make-this-trial-blessing.html

The McKamey’s singing this on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXCFurW775Q

 

Today, I want to remind us of J.L. and Wanzie Williams and their extended family.  Their family seems to be going through several difficult situations.  Their older son, Stan, is very ill.  Also, Wanzie’s sister, Julie Kay, is very ill.  Julie Kay has a daughter is also needs our prayers as she goes through a very difficult time in her life.  I trust God will make this time of difficulties a time of remembrance and refocusing in the lives of the family members.

 

I’ve known of a couple pastors who passed away while preaching.  Now, we know of three volunteers who passed away in LA while doing work following floods.  The following is about the second one, a man from AL.

http://www.fox10tv.com/story/33016133/satsuma-man-dies-following-fall-from-disaster-relief-trailer-in-louisiana

Scripture Writing – Amos 4:13

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Daily Devotional – “Graded with Grace” – https://odb.org/2016/09/06/graded-with-grace/

Fall Food Round-Up Items to purchase this week:

  • Evaporated milk
  • Liquid detergent
  • Facial tissues
  • Paper towels

 

Looking ahead:

  • Children’s Mission Classes Wednesday from 6-7 P.M. (Mission project for OCC this week.)
  • Ladies’ Bible Study – If you come early (9 A.M.) and meet in the basement, we will also work on a mission project.  Later, we will have our regular Bible study in the fellowship hall.
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin – Sept. 15th
  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday, September 27th, at The Cafe

 

I’ll end with a closing reminder that many people need today.  You may be one of that number.

God will make this trial a blessing though it sends me to my knees.  

Though my tears flow like a river yet in Him there’s sweet relief.  

There’s no need to get discouraged there’s no need to talk defeat. 

God will make this trial a blessing and the whole wide world will see.

                                                                          (See above for details.)

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Labor Day

Blessed are all who fear the LORD,

who walk in obedience to him.

You will eat the fruit of your labor;

blessings and prosperity will be yours.

~Psalm 128:1-2~

 

Buddy Morris is home and doing well.  Thank you for praying for him.

Mrs. Bernice Fedele is at North Oaks.  Her doctor is from Tulane.

Arrangement for Mr. Shelton McMillian will be made later this week.

 

This morning we will meet at New Zion for the associational WMU emphasis on the Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions.  We start at 10 and conclude with a potluck lunch.  You’ll still have plenty of time for family, so come on and join us.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 62:9-12

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

            What is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.          ~2 Corinthians 4:18~

 

I hope you make an opportunity to share with others today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

                   Psalm 100

A psalm. For giving grateful praise.

1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
2     Worship the Lord with gladness;
    come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the Lord is God.
    It is he who made us, and we are his[a];
    we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
    and his courts with praise;
    give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
    his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Shelton McMillian, brother of Gerald Millian and uncle of Gibby McMillian and Linda Callihan and others, passed away while helping with Disaster Relief.

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Shelton-McMillan&lc=9783&pid=181263310&uuid=3b55a22b-0a5c-424d-9e60-8cb472597920

Judith D. Grimes Correnti

March 01, 1949 – September 03, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3877605&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 62:5-8

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Don’t forget the WMU meeting tomorrow at 10 at New Zion Baptist Church.

Have a blessed Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“Make allowance for each other’s faults,

and forgive anyone who offends you.

Remember, the Lord forgave you,

so you must forgive others.”

~Colossians 3:13 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

David‘s eye looks better, not good, just better, after some cleaning-up this morning.  He asked me to let you know he will be healing for months and needs your continued prayers.  Don’t stop praying for him yet!  We appreciate all the prayers for him over the past few months.

Continue to pray for all the victims of the flood. Also, thank God for the churches and members who are still out working in homes today.  Many people have been and continue to be so blessed by you.  In many cases, the cleanup and gutting had been done, but now it is time for sheetrock, wiring, etc.  Pray for all the people who are still out of their homes and have much to do to recover and try to begin a new routine for their lives.

 

Second Disaster Relief Volunteer Died in Louisiana this Week – http://baptistmessage.com/second-sbc-dr-volunteer-dies-year-serving-louisiana/

Robert Lee Rainey

August 28, 1924 – September 01, 2016

Scripture Writing – Psalm 62:1-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminders

  • Sunday School – new literature in the morning.
  • Monday – Associational WMU Meeting Monday
    • 10 A.M. at New Zion Baptist Church
    • Learn about Louisiana Mission Work
    • No leadership meeting at 9:00
    • Potluck meal follows meeting
    • Everyone is welcome.
  • Wednesday – Children’s Missions 
    • 6-7 P.M.
    • Location – L-wing
  • Fall Food Round-Up continues – Items can be place in the stairwell by the office entrance.
  • Operation Christmas Child (shoeboxes) Resources –

I’m thankful God spared us from a hurricane this week.  We are still very much in the recovery period from the floods.  Be sure to thank Him.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Our purpose is to please God, not people.

He alone examines the motives of our hearts”

~1 Thessalonians 2:4b NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

I forgot to tell you that another sister of Mrs. Mickey Cade passed away.  I know you will want to remember the family in your prayers.

Three members of the late Mrs. Wanzie Williams family are in need of our prayers.  They are Stan Williams, her older son, her sister, Julie Kay, and Julie Kay’s daughter.  The last one, Julie Kay’s daughter is especially ill.  Prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Karen Miller’s grandson, Christian Smalley, was taken to the hospital because of a heart issue.  According to Bro. Joey yesterday afternoon, Christian apparently had a-fib which cleared when he was sedated for a conversion which became unnecessary.  He will be watched closely.  Christian seems otherwise healthy, so doctors think he will do well.

Please pray for Beverly “Doodle” Watson again.  Her disease has reappeared.  Pray for strength for a continued battle.

 

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+4%3A16-18&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Ultimate Road Trip” – http://odb.org/2016/08/29/the-ultimate-road-trip/
  • In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.                                                                                          ~ Isaiah 40:3~
  • “I Surrender All”

Looking ahead:

  • This is another good week to volunteer to help family, friends, and strangers recover from the flood.  We do not all have to tear our sheetrock.  There are ways we can help.  Check around.  Make yourself available.  God can use you.  You will be blessed even greater than those you are helping.  Call me TODAY to volunteer.  I promise you will be able to do these things.  Special thanks to those who have served for a short time or day after day.  Consider the Scriptures about the Good Samaritan who helped a stranger.  We have that opportunity many times over.
  • The children’s missions classes will be working on mission projects this week.  They will help with Operation Christmas Child Wednesday night at 6.  It will be fun and teach the children so much.
  • Looking ahead, adults can help in a new way with Operation Christmas Child this year.  FBC, Kentwood will be a collection center.  We will meet with volunteers from other churches to learn about the collection process and our responsibilities.  You can call or see me to volunteer.  Our meeting will be at 10 A.M. on October 1st.  The collection days are November 14-21.
  • Bible Study continues on Friday mornings at 10 A.M.
  • Suggested items you can provide this week:
    • Fall Food Roundup for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home – Dishwasher detergent, Disinfectant spray, and/or Dryer sheets.  These can be brought to the area under the stairwell at that office entrance to the church.
    • Suggested items for Operation Christmas Child – one or more small balls less than 3″ in diameter.  These can be brought to my Sunday School classroom.
  • The annual Georgia Barnette Offering emphasis will be Monday, September 5 at NZBC at 10 A.M.  A potluck lunch will follow the meeting.  Much money is coming into our area to help with flood relief.  All ladies are invited to come learn with us.

 

Thanks for allowing to come into your home with my thoughts and messages.  

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“Many nations

will be joined with the LORD in that day

and will become my people.

I will live among you

and you will know that the LORD Almighty

has sent me to you.

~Zechariah 2:11~

 

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Reminder – If you have and Christian magazines, not books, that you no longer have any use for, please bring them to me.  I have a contact to get them into a jail.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 4:13-15

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Plans are in the works for the children to experience missions as they have another opportunity to participate in Operation Christmas Child Wednesday at 6 P.M.  Also, there’s several opportunities this week for adults to participate in meeting needs due to flooding.  Let me know via email, Facebook, telephone call, or personal contact if you are interested in participating.

If you want to “Let it Start with Me”,  we can make a difference.  It’s not about me personally.  It’s about each of us doing our part!

Anna Lee

 

Friday

In the same way,

let your light shine before others,

that they may see your good deeds

and glorify your Father in heaven.

~Matthew 5:16~

Has your light been shining, especially during the past two weeks?

Harrell Sharkey, Jr. received the better of two possible diagnoses that the doctors were considering.  I’m simplify the results by saying he does NOT have cancer.  He has something that is treatable with antibiotics and steroids for the remainder of his life.  Join lots of family and friends in thanking God for this diagnosis.

Annette W.  Kauffman is now feeling better and back at home.  Thank you for praying for her.

 

The flood clean-up and recovery is continuing and will continue for many months, possibly years.  I hope you have been involved in helping the victims and/or volunteers in some of the numerous ways available to us.  Thank God for all those who have left their homes and families daily or for long periods of time to help those they don’t know, but care about anyway.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 4:4-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

Operation Christmas Child Story  – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-kojo-and-a-yo-yo/

A few weeks ago I heard a lady talking about hearing Kojo speak in person.  She was so impressed with his story and the young man he has become because of his “shoebox”.  I challenge you to share this story with the children in your family, your church, etc.  You can print it out and read it or show the video.  Please hare this during the coming week.  Think of the blessing this story can be to our American children.  Help mold hearts to know how they can impact others.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

There are many opportunities to “Live(ing) for Jesus”  today.  

If you don’t know of any, please contact me, a disaster relief center, or a church actively working on a daily basis to help people in one of the biggest needs of a lifetime.

Anna Lee