Category: WMU

Thursday

Glory in his holy name;

let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

~1 Chronicles 16:10~

Times of heartache are opportunities to help people in physical and spiritual ways.  This is certainly one of those times in Louisiana!

 

 

I have four people who have been very sick I want to suggest you pray for today.

  • Sherman Cutrer has been moved from Southwest to North Oaks Rehab.  He’s in room 1717 and can have visitors from 4 PM to 9 PM.
  • Annette Williams Kaufman, daughter of Rufus and Margie, has had stomach issues for several years.  She had again been admitted to the hospital for this problem.
  • Mary Estelle Raborn has been sick for quite a while.  She’s in specialty hospital in Hammond.  Please say a prayer to her this morning,
  • Justin Lambert continues to make small steps of improvement.  He recently got a wheelchair that allows him to spend some time outside.  Getting outside that hospital for brief periods of time surely was a boost to his spirits.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 4:1-3

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quotes, and a Song

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief has completed a number of jobs in our area and is working again today in several places.  You are welcome to join them at 7 A.M. any morning at The Lord’s Church.  You do not have to be Baptist to receive help.  You only need to complete an application and have your problem evaluated.  People are coming from many churches.  People from many areas are giving.  People from our area are benefitting.  Don’t miss the opportunity to be blessed.

Find some opportunities and take advantage of this historic flooding to make an eternal difference in/for the people of our communities.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Watch to see where God is working

and join Him in His work.

~Henry Blackaby~

9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you,

for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

Therefore I will boast all the more gladly

about my weaknesses,

so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

10 That is why, for Christ’s sake,

I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships,

in persecutions, in difficulties.

For when I am weak, then I am strong.

~2 Corinthians 12:9-10~

 

Kristi Alford

Anna Lee would U Plz do a update on my grandchildren’s Mother Kristi Alford . She heard back from her labs concerning a mass they found on her pelvic which had a stem into her ovary . The Drs R discussing some form of treatment . She will know shortly seems as though they R leaning toward radiation . Thk U for adding her to the prayer link ..

Debi Bales wrote the above message.  George Bales gave James Rimes permission for me to say that Kristi is going to M.D. Anderson for treatment.  Please pray for Kristi, her family, and the great medical staff she will have in Houston.

Please continue to pray for Sherman Cutrer and his family.  Sherman is in McComb.

I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying, “When it rains, it pours”, that could describe the Sharkey family and all the health issues they have experienced lately.  Let’s “pour on” some prayer for them.

David’s eye issues/treatment seem to have gone on for a long time.  Today, he sees the cornea specialist to be sure the new lens is properly placed, removed some stitches, and check the overall health of his eye.  David has loved helping in flooded homes.  Pray he has not done anything or been exposed to anything that will slow down the healing process.

 

There were fifteen “young” ladies present to celebrate the birthdays of four ladies who were able to be with us yesterday: Frances Gay, Fay Shoemaker, Ferrie Gene Blackmon, and Sue Connelly.

Many flood victims find it hard to believe how people, like Southern Baptist Disaster volunteers, can give of their time freely and work so hard in homes of people they do not know and charge absolutely nothing!  I love to see so many of our churches and God’s people being the church throughout our state.  As Dr. Wendall Fortenberry of New Zion Baptist Church so often says, “To God be the glory”.

I’m so thankful for ladies who step up to do what they can in disaster relief.  They are eager to do their part.  I love the ladies’ sweet, generous spirit and generosity of time, talents, and money.  I suppose that deserves a “To God be the glory”.

Thanks to all who have shopped and shopped again for Operation Christmas Child.  We are making good progress.  Ladies will help with a “shoebox” project Friday and children will help next Wednesday.  Missions is coming alive through so many of you who have shopped and contributed.  God is pleased because the “shoeboxes” not only represent gifts, but also the opportunity to have Bible lessons.  They change young live eternally.

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 2: 12-16 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Do something that makes a difference today.  It is your mission project.  It can be a personal project or a group effort.  The main thing is to do something!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

In the same way,

faith by itself,

if it is not accompanied by action,

is dead.

~James 2:17~

With so many people working through different churches and organizations, I am happy to say faith in action abounds in our area.  One again, a Scripture so appropriate to our day, our area, and many of our churches has been waiting on my computer for me to post today.  I am so thankful to be here and see what many people/churches/organizations are doing.  The love of God abound is shown through the actions of so many.

If you have been helping, God bless you!

If you haven’t been helping, may God lead you to many opportunities to help.

Pray – Please pray for those working in homes. Pray for those traveling to being help.  Pray for those in other states who are giving and sending.  Pray for the leadership in organizations that do so much, especially those that share Jesus as they work.  May God watch over each one and bless them in each and every thing they do.

Give to worth causes.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=+Romans+2%3A+7-11&version=NIV

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminders

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at 11 A.M. this morning.
  • OCC item for this week at FBC, Kentwood – Jump Ropes  (Last week – Hats)  You can bring  your items to my Sunday School room on Sunday mornings.
  • Fall Food Roundup items for LA Baptist Children’s Home – This week – Condensed Milk, Cooking Oil, and Corn Meal (Last week – Bottled juice (apple, orange, grape, fruit punch), Chili w/o beans and Clorox)  You can leave your donations under the stairs that go upstairs at the office entrance.
  • Ladies’ Bible Study will meet at 10 Friday morning and continue John, chapter 9.  We will also spend a few minutes preparing some items for shipment in the OCC shoeboxes.
  • Children in Action and Mission Friends are bringing and offering each week.  This will be used in a project we choose monthly.  They are also doing a project each month.  Pray the children will learn the importance of missions and develop an love for doing missions.

As God calls you, be sure to listen.

Anna Lee

Friday

When did we see you a stranger

and invite you in,

or needing clothes and clothe you?  

When did we see you sick or in prison

and go to visit you?’

 “The King will reply,

‘Truly I tell you,

whatever you did for one of the least

of these brothers and sisters of mine,

you did for me.’

~Matthew 25:38-40 (NIV)~

 

 

Sherman Cutrer’s hip surgery has been rescheduled for 11:00 this morning in McComb.  Please pray for the medical staff, for Sherman, and for his family.

Joyce Phelps
(October 27, 1939 – August 17, 2016)

http://www.jonesfamilyfuneralservices.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3860695&fh_id=12269

Operation Christmas Child donations were endangered by flood waters at FBC, Kentwood.  I’m thankful to report that much hard work has “saved the day” so out shoeboxes can be packed at the end of October as planned.  Today, after Bible study, ladies will be working to prepare soap and washcloths and toothpaste and toothbrushes for shipping.  The Children in Action group has already done some preliminary work to make today’s task easier.  They also used their offering from last month to purchase highlighters for the shoeboxes.  Thank-you to all who have contributed so far.  Plan to be a part of the packing party on October 29th.

 

Everyone except one couple at the cabin last night had family members with flood damage.  Even that family had several friends with flood damage.  What a precious time it was as David led the devotional that touched many hearts last night. We all know of the faithfulness of God and our need to “Count Your (Our) Blessings” and to have “Joy, Joy, Joy”, a song written, played, and shared by Mr. Harlon Toney.  We expressed our appreciation for churches and individuals who have worked tirelessly this past week to help others and continue to do so.  For example, Bubba Roberts worked clearing out homes all day and still came to sing and play for us last night.

 

Scripture Writing – John 8:15-18 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+8%3A15-18+&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

Do something helpful to others today.  Share some Jesus in the process.

Anna Lee

Thursday

For no one is cast off by the Lord forever.

Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,

so great is his unfailing love.

~Lamentations 3:31-32~

 

Kristi Alford‘s preliminary medical reports look good.  Keep praying.  More reports early next week!

Harrell Sharkey is  better.  He has been through a lot.  Thanks to those who have stuck with him with their prayers.

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 7:13-15 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+7%3A13-15&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture. and a Song 

 

This Saturday is McComb’s Gospel Opry.  Call 601-600-6704 for more information.  You’ll be amazed at how many area people are there enjoying the music and worshiping God.

At missions class last night we learned about an MK. missionary kid, from Ohio.  His birthday is tomorrow, so we sent him a card.  Praying for all missionaries and MKs on their birthdays is beneficial to us and to them.

Operation Christmas Child is in the collection and sorting stage now.  Tomorrow, after Bible study, the ladies will participate by helping to get the toiletries packed in ziplock bags and placement in the shoeboxes in October.

Today is a good day to make some purchases for Operation Christmas Child.  Ask someone what your church needs at this point.  Items we ship will make a difference in young lives.  Last night it was eye-opening to be able to stand children in front of a world map and show them the countries that prepare the boxes and then to show them all the other countries on the receiving end of OCC.  

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

A person’s wisdom yields patience;

it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.

~Proverbs 19:11~

 

Tricia Doss had foot surgery.  Pray for a good healing period and a healthier foot.

Mrs. Bessie Hayden did not have surgery as planned today.  The doctor told her it will be best to have laser surgery in one eye and nothing in the other one.  Keep praying for her improved vision.

Harrell Sharkey still is on oxygen and have lots of PT ahead.  Keep him in your prayers.

Mrs. Mimi Sneed  called yesterday to request prayer for her son, Bobby.  His health has not been good for a while.

By noon today, David and I will have had five appointments so far this week.  His surgery yesterday went well, but the eye has a patch on it until the doctor removes the patch this morning.  Hopefully, David’s vision in that eye will go from all fuzzy to clear.  Pray for some vision in his left eye.

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 7:9-12 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+7%3A9-12&version=NIV

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

It’s my favorite night of the week – Children’s Missions!  Boys and girls from age 3-grade 5 are welcome to meet with us from 6-7 P.M.  Among other things, we will be signing a birthday card for a MK.  For you adults who don’t know, MK means missionary kid.  We’lll also pray for him as he helps his parents in their ministry.

Thanks to people who have already said they want to help collect shoe boxes from other churches.  You will be an important link is getting area shoeboxes to children all around the world.

Do you remember the song “Love and marriage, the go together like a horse and carriage”?  With the prayer link, we might say “read and pray”.  They go together in the same way.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

If you declare with your mouth,

“Jesus is Lord,”

and believe in your heart

that God raised him from the dead,

will be saved.

For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified,

and it is with your mouth

that you profess your faith and are saved.

~Romans 10:9-10~

 

Mrs. Bessie Hayden is having surgery on an eye to help save her vision.  Please pray for her surgery to be effective.

Jimmy Williams problem has been addressed with a change of medication.  He did NOT have a heart attack.

Deborah Bales requests prayer for the family of Jeremy and Kristi Alford.  Kristi has surgery that went well, but will be waiting for lab results for the next week or two.  Debi said the family would be happy to  have her name added to other prayer lists.

I want to share the next four WMU events with you.

  1. September 5 – Georgia Barnett Emphasis – New Zion Baptist Church
  2. October 17 – Matt Middlecamp and SLU BCM students will update us on their remodeling and their current mission projects.
  3. Nov. 7 – World Day of Prayer at Kedron
  4. December 4 (Sunday) – Lottie Moon Tea at FBC, Kentwood where we include ladies from 3-103 years of age.

You do not have to belong to a WMU to attend, just want to enjoy the morning with other ladies and learn about missions in a new way.  If you have any questions, please contact me.

Scripture Writing – Romans 7:7-8 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+7%3A7-8&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional – “Who Will Tell Them?” – http://odb.org/2016/08/09/who-will-tell-them/

Will you be the one to tell someone through a friendship, a shoebox, a missionary you help send, etc?

 

Plan to send your children, grandchildren to missions classes Wednesday night 6-7 P.M.  We’ll take good care of them and help them learn how to be the “someone” who tells others about Jesus.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

And when you stand praying,

if you hold anything against anyone,

forgive them,

so that your Father in heaven

may forgive you your sins.”

~Mark 11:25~

 

Mrs. Mary Varnado continues to see her doctor and is working to get better.  Please continue to pray for her.

Mrs. Anne Hurst’s request: Anne Hurst is scheduled for a surgical  procedure at East Jefferson Hospital, Metairie, on Wednesday, August 10 to correct a chronic health problem.  She is expected to be discharged the same day.  Pray.

Jean Louise Reaux Allen

May 21, 1936 – August 05, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3833295&fh_id=10545

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 7:4-6 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+7%3A4-6&version=NIV

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child

  • Purchased items can be brought to my classroom this morning.
  • If you want to help “shoeboxes” from other churches, clubs, and individuals, please tell Bro. Joey or me this morning.

Mission Groups will meet Wednesday from 6-7 P.M.

  • Mission Friends (ages 3-5)
  • Children in Action (Grades 1-5)

 

Be sure to give the Lord His day today!

Anna Lee

Friday

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

 

Andy Taylor‘s eye procedure has enabled him to see better.  Join them in thanking God.

Bro. Joey and I met a lady who represents Samaritan’s Purse in our area.  FBC, Kentwood has been asked to become a collection site for “shoeboxes” in November.  Lots of volunteers will be needed to man this operation for eight days.  We are presently looking at three hour time slots plus others to provide cookies, coffee, etc.  If you would be interested in committing to service this way in November, please let Bro. Joey or me know as soon as possible.

“Roselyn and a Picture Book” – (Operation Christmas Child) – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-roselyn-and-a-picture-book/

Yesterday, I had a visit from a neighbor/friend.  She brought some items for my church to include in the “shoeboxes” we are sending.  She had done this for a few years.  She blesses my heart and the heart of some little children somewhere each year.  As she left, she asked me to call her to tell her what else we could use. She is a ray of sunshine and brings “Joy” to many hearts!

If you would like to help too, ask me what we need a few more  of.  I carry the list in my purse.  You could be an instrument of God’s love to some children this year.

 Scripture Writing – Galatians 5:16-18 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5%3A16-18&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Reminders 

  • Bible Study – 10 A.M. this morning!
  • Sunday School – 9:15 Sunday morning
  • Children’s Mission Classes – Wednesdays at 6 P.M.
  • Ladies’ Birthday Party – August 23rd

 

Have a wonderful day, remembering  He watches you every day.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

If you do what is right,

will you not be accepted?

But if you do not do what is right,

sin is crouching at your door;

it desires to have you,

but you must rule over it.”

Genesis 4:7

 Isn’t that strange that I immediately found  verse appropriate for a nightmare that got me us at 3:30?  I don’t like nightmares!
Harrell Sharkey is in room 621 at Ochsner, New Orleans.  Keep praying.  He has a lot of PT to do to get him stronger.
Mr. Burnell Simpson has been home since Sunday afternoon.  Pray he can continue to get this diet correct for the fluid balance in his body.
Both Linda and Jimmy Williams are improving.  Don’t you know they will be happy when they are together and both home again?
Pray for the teachers and students as schools begin.  May they make good adjustments to the new year and all plan to work hard to do their very best.

Thomas “Milkman” Arthur Holton

May 10, 1958 – August 02, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3830912&fh_id=10545
Last night, the Children in Action put their lessons into action and actually helped prepare pencils, glue sticks, and soap for packing into our “shoeboxes”.  I’m happy to report that the children’s mission classes collected $36.00 the first month.  A parent and child will take that money and purchase highlighters to add to our items for Operation Christmas Child.  I’m also thankful for the Back-to-School prices on school supplies as well as some ladies who know how to get the most from each dollar they spend.  God is blessing our efforts!  Children somewhere will be blessed when they open our boxes in the coming months!
Scripture Writing – Galatians 5:13-15 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5%3A13-15&version=NIV
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I’m looking forward to seeing God working through his people today.  How about you?

Anna Lee

 

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