Category: Women’s Ministry

Monday

When he had received the drink,  

Jesus said, “It is finished.”

With that,

he bowed his head

and gave up his spirit.

~John 19:30~

Firma Kay Schneeweiss will have a kidney stone procedure this morning at North Oaks Surgery center.  Keep her in your prayers today and as she heals.
Andy Taylor will have surgery Monday of next week at North Oaks.  Begin praying for him now.
Kenneth Birch will be seeing his doctor in Baton Rouge Wednesday.  Hopefully, this will lead to some relief of his pain in his back.
Alice Faye Lee is hospitalized at Our Lake of the Lake.  Additional tests will be done today to help get a diagnosis of the problem.  Pray for Alice Fay and her family.
Raymond Cutrer said Rafe is fine.  Children’s Hospital, New Orleans, didn’t waste any time  helping him.
Charles “Chuck” McMaree

Born: October 28, 1936
Died: April 08, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3662016&fh_id=10545

Kenneth C. Stewart

Kenneth C. Stewart Jr., 69, of Gillsburg, died April 7, 2016, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.

Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Riverwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Easthaven Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gillsburg Memorial Gardens in Gillsburg at 4.

 

Scripture Writing – Joshua 1:7-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday, April 15 – Bible study at 10:00 to complete John 4
  • Monday, April 18 – Associational WMU meeting at Montpelier Baptist Church at 10:00 followed by a potluck lunch; Nancy Hutchinson will tell about recent mission trip.
  • Tuesday, April 26 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00
  • Thursday, April 28 – Ladies’ Night: “Upsy Daisy” at 6:15 for ladies from 3-103
  • NEED:  We are in need of some clean, empty cans, the size most of our soups and vegetables come in.  We need these by Friday, so please being them to the church by Friday morning.  You can leave them in the stairwell.  Thanks!

North American Missions – http://www.namb.net/Montreal/

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

If you can only follow one link today, please be sure to watch this YouTube.  What a precious child!  What a precious message!

Anna Lee

Thursday

 Just as people are destined to die once,

and after that to face judgment,

 so Christ was sacrificed once

to take away the sins of many;

and he will appear a second time,

not to bear sin,

but to bring salvation

to those who are waiting for him.

~Hebrews 9:27-28 NIV~

 

David – The Lord has greatly blessed us again!  David saw the electro physiologist yesterday.  David’s recent ablation is keeping him in heart rhythm.  He’s been released of all the restrictions he’s had lately.

Rafe Cutrer was taken to Ochsner in New Orleans yesterday.  He was undergoing some medical tests.  Aunt Sissy said the family did not know any more yet.  Keep praying for Rafe and his family during this trying time.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 25:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 4

North American Missions – Las Vegas – http://www.namb.net/lasvegas/

Devotional, Scripture. and a Song

 

How will be let Him lead us today?

Anna Lee

Thursday

The LORD is my strength and my defense ;

he has become my salvation.

~Psalm 118:14~

Please pray for Gloria Gill.  Monday at 1:00, she will have a heart ablation at Lacombe.

Kody Walker had surgery yesterday.  He told us he walked a few hours later.  He told us his uncle, Julian Dufreche, had MANY broken bones.  The other two family members have less serious injuries.  Pray for all of the family.

Rufus Williams said he brother, Howard in northeaster LA, is doing much better.  He is still hospitalized.  Keep praying.

Bro. Joey Miller announced last night that he is checking into a problem on his shoulder today.  I know he appreciates your prayers.

Please pray for Melvin Battles‘ health.  He is from Amite.

Mansell Stinson is now dealing with a heart issue on top of all the problems caused by diabetes.  Please continue to pray for him.  He’s home, so you can call or visit him there.

Buddy Waller is also home.  Please continue to pray for him.

Young Hayden Snow, a great-nephew of Mrs. Bessie Hayden,  has received wonderful news.  He does not have cancer!  His problem can be treated with medication.  Thank God for this wonderful news.

A disaster relief worker from Illinois passed away while working in Louisiana Tuesday.   http://baptistmessage.com/illinois-dr-volunteer-dies-after-heart-attack-on-flood-recovery-site-in-louisiana/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – Beginning John 4

North American Mission Board – http://www.namb.net/cleveland/

Scripture Writing – Choose your own verse today.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Be aware of the weather situation today.  Sing “Follow Him” periodically today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

In accordance with your great love,

forgive the sin of these people,

just as you have pardoned them

from the time they left Egypt until now.”  

~Numbers 14:19~

 

 

Cora Morris, a former teacher and principal, livea at Hilllsdale.  She has had a health problem lately, but is doing better.

Jimmy Alford, David’s brother, has had several good days lately.  Pray for more to come.

Inez Randall is now at Hood Memorial.  She is not quite ready to go home.  Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

Mr. Kenneth Stewart of Gillsburg is seriously ill.  He is Tori Havlin’s grandfather.  Your prayers for peace and comfort for all will be greatly appreciated.

Kitty Bennett Lapeyrobrie is still in ICU in Baton Rouge.  Continue to pray for her and her family.

Howard Williams, brother of Rufus and Malone, is hospitalized.  Please pray for the Williams brothers and their families.

Juanita P. Lambert

Born: November 01, 1929
Died: March 28, 2016

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Scripture Writing – James 3:16-18
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
North American Missions – Cincinnati – http://www.namb.net/cincinnati/
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

WMU/Women’s Ministry

  • 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th – Friday Morning Bible Study of John – 10 A.M.
  • 15th – Associational WMU at Montpelier w/potluch lunch – 10 A.M.
  • 26th – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
  • 28th – Ladies’ Night: Upsy Daisy

 

Let your prayer be “Thy will be done” today.

Anna Lee

Monday

Repent, then, and turn to God,

so that your sins may be wiped out,

that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.

~Acts 3:19~

 

Karis Ann Roberts, daughter of Daniel and Kim Roberts and granddaughter of Bubba and Kay, was born March 24th.  The weighed 7 lbs. 5 1/2 oz.  Her big brothers are Abram (4) and Elihah (2).

Pray for Betty Taylor’s sister, Glenda, as she has a total hip replacement today in Brookhaven.

Pray for Andy and Betty Taylor’s grandson, Ryan, as he has his tonsils removed tomorrow.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 21:21-22

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Mission – Calgary – http://www.namb.net/Calgary/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • 10 A.M.
  • John 4 (part 1)

 

Sunrise services had to be moved inside, but the message as the same.  I hope you attended a service yesterday.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Come, let us return to the LORD.

He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us;

he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.

After two days he will revive us;

on the third day he will restore us,

that we may live in his presence.

~Hosea 6:1-2~

 

Please continue to pray for Mansell Stinson.  He has had complications following surgery and is still hospitalized.

Fantastic news!  Johnny Belgard learned yesterday that he is well well enough to plan to go home Monday.  Johnny and Susan will be thrilled to be home after four and a half months of hospital time.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 5:13-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America/Disaster Relief 

http://www.namb.net/nambblog1.aspx?id=12884962659&blogid=8589939695

Samaritan’s Purse/Louisiana Flooding Response

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/latx-flooding/?utm_source=Ggl&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=m_YGLT-B16V_GGLSP-TX-LAFloods

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Due to the holiday, there will be no Friday morning Bible study this week.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Keep my decrees and follow them.

I am the LORD, who makes you holy.

~Leviticus 20:8~

 

Mrs. Wilma Welch called to request prayer for her niece.  Betty Landenbach (67) of Hattisburg is hospilalized at the University of Alabama with leuchemia. Her husband is there with her.

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • This morning at 11:00
  • The Cafe (side room)
  • Honoring birthday ladies
  • All area ladies are encouraged to attend

 

Scripture Writing – I John 4:13-17

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Missions Story –

 

I’m stopping now, but will be back later.

Anna Lee

Sunday

So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm

and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you,

whether by word of mouth or by letter

 

Mr. John Phillips will be at North Oaks for a few more days.  Keep praying for him.

 

Jason attended the funeral for his friend Bobby Black yesterday.  David and I would love to tell you a little about Bobby and his awesome life.  His service yesterday reflected the awesome witness Bobby was and was held in a packed mega-church.  Bobby accomplished much in his 43 years and impacted so many lives!

David and I attended the wake for Mrs. Willene Howell yesterday.  Her life was simple and focused on God and family.  She impacted her family and friends with her love and the sweet love she had for her Jesus.  She join her husband in Heaven just a few short days after his arrival there.

 

Tonight at 7 P.M. on Fox News, a program, “Passion”, will be broadcast live from New Orleans.  The ads show a modern day interpretation of some of the life of Jesus.  It could possibly be instrumental in the lives of many people.  I’m going to give it some of my time.  You may want to check it our too.

 

Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and pastor’s home have made more progress in recovery from the 2016 flood.  Give them some support with time, money, meals, etc.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 61:1-5

Waylon Bailey’s Blog – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer’s Blog – thomrainer.com

Annie Armstrong North American Missions

GenSend – An All-Consuming Story

http://www.namb.net/nambblog1.aspx?id=12884962346&blogid=8589939695&__hstc=175191805.55c269b96fe7602f539793aa89602f52.1456845514122.14583784130

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Today – Planning meeting for Ladies’ Night – 3:30 in my classroom
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe at 11:00
  • Friday – No Bible study because of the holiday

 

Thank-you for praying “Thy Will be Done” today.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“Everything exposed by the light is made clear,

for what makes everything clear is light.”

~Ephesians 5:13-14a, HCSB~

 

Please pray for Majel Dean’s sister, Sylvia Walker.  She has been diagnosed with lymphoma and is at MD Anderson in Houston for evaluation and treatment.  She has a little more testing to be done, but will begin 21 days of chemo on the 28th.  Please join Majel and other family members as they pray.

Buddy Morris came home yesterday afternoon.  Pray for continued improvement for him. Thank God for allowing Buddy’s problems to be quickly identified and treated.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson’s brother and brother-in-law.  They both are experiencing serious health issues.

Mr. John Phillips is hospitalized at North Oaks.

Please pray for David’s oldest brother, Jimmy Alford, as he has a liver ablation at Ochsner, New Orleans today.  Jimmy and all the rest of the family will appreciate your prayers.

Mrs. Willene Howel passed away Wednesday.  Her husband, Mr. Paul, was buried Monday. Pray for all the children and grandchildren who have lost both parents/grandparents in one week.

Mary Willene Howell

Born: January 31, 1933
Died: March 16, 2016

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Scripture Writing – Romans 5:6-11

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong -> North American Missions

http://anniearmstrong.com/waterfront-church-aims-to-be-a-fort-in-the-nations-capital/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Third Thursday –  A little rain, or a lot of rain, does not prevent us from having a great night at the cabin or having someone there for the first time!

Easter Sunrise Services

  • Inspiration Park – 7 A.M. with biscuits and coffee served before it begins.
  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church – 7 A.M. with coffee and monkey bread served after the service.

FBC, Kentwood will have two services Easter, 8:15 and 10:30 A.M.

 

Planning Meeting for next Ladies’ Night – Sunday at 3:30 in my classroom.  Come get in on the planning for our April meeting.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – 11 AM March 22 at The Cafe

The Friday Morning Bible Study will begin John 4 this week.  If you want a study guide, please let me know.

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.  God bless you!

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you;

 the LORD make his face shine on you

and be gracious to you;

the LORD turn his face toward you

and give you peace.” ’

~Numbers 6:24-26~

 

That is a very appropriate verse considering all the people of Louisiana have been though in the last five days.  Some had were helping other.  Some were on the receiving side.  Pray for people as the long clean-up process continues.  Thank God for people who leave their home to take care of others.

 

 

Renee Deck Terrell has a new battery in her pacemaker and is back home.  Thank you for praying for her.

 

Scripture Writing – Galatians 6:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

                                                              ~Psalm 146:8~

 

Don’t forget that about “Young at Heart” at New Zion this morning at 10:30.  Catherine Martin will be the entertainment,

The ladies Bible Study group will meet Thursday at 10:00.

Third Thursday gathering at the cabin begins at 6:30.

Those who are interested in helping to plan the next Ladies’ Night are invited to come to my classroom Sunday afternoon.  Some of you may be interested in marking your calendar for April 28th.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 

“Bragging on Jesus” – http://anniearmstrong.com/bragging-on-jesus/

Many people in our area are discouraged for various reasons.  Be an encourager?

Anna Lee