Wednesday

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~

 

 

What a day with lots of memories yesterday (9/11) was.  May today be a day of preparation for people in the path of Hurricane Florence.  May families make wise decisions regarding the storm.  I clearly remember how life stopped it’s regular routine after Hurricane Katrina. 

 

 

Pray for Baptist Disaster Relief teams as they get in place to begin hurricane relief.  Thank God for the many people who so freely give of themselves to help those in need.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 47
  • Song of Solomon 6:6-13
  • Hebrews 11
Saturday, we will have out last mission project day for Operation Christmas Child. for 2018.  I hope you will join us from 9-Noon as we complete more projects that make items for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.
Anna Lee

Tuesday (9/11)

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

~Colossians 3:23~

 

 

The annual Georgia Barnett Offering is the focus of missions in our churches each September.  I did not know about this page or these clips, but happened upon it this morning.  Three of them were made at FBC, Kentwood.  One was remotely made to include someone who spent their teen years at FBC, Kentwood.  Many of you will know several of these people who recognize the importance of missions in Louisiana.

https://georgiabarnette.org/

Let’s “THINK BIG”, Louisiana.  The difference is eternity!

Today, I encourage you to  spend some time learning about “Think Big” and the importance of missions in our church/churches.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 46
  • Psalm 107: 24-43
  • Hebrews 10

 

Let’s be encouraged and work hard for the Lord!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

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 Additions

Please pray for Bro. Darrell’s dad.  He had a spell that suggested a possible heart attack.  Mr. Miller is considering whether or not to have an angiogram.  Pray for the right decision for him.

 

 

Buddy Morris is doing well.  Next week, he will have chemo Wed. – Friday.  Keep praying for him.

 

 

Glenda Harrell is doing well and looking forward to getting back in her own “wheels”.  Please continue to pray for her.

 

 

Nick Lascaro of Amite passed out yesterday.  Today, he’s having open heart surgery at St. Tammany.  Pray all goes well for him.

 

 

David’s weekly report.  He’s not feeling well, but continues to look forward to tests that may identify his problem.  Please keep praying.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

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

 

 

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

 

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana Missions

Behind the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering

Following God’s plan for her life led Georgia Barnette to New Orleans, Louisiana. It was October of 1901 when she arrived at First Baptist Church in New Orleans to do missionary work. She immediately fell in love with the city, its history, its diversity and its needs. Her work as “church visitor” soon included some work with the women as well.

Contact with the recently organized Woman’s Missionary Union of Louisiana opened her eyes to the needs for Christ and for mission endeavors throughout the state. She was elected to be the first full-time, paid executive director/treasurer of WMU in Louisiana. In this role she engaged women in churches with God’s mission that people might come to know the Savior.

Telling the stories of God at work from south Louisiana to north, from east to west, was important to Miss Georgia. Hundreds of hand-written letters to churches and women’s groups effectively led Louisiana Baptists to pray fervently for state missions. She challenged them to give to state missions. She encouraged their personal involvement. The spirit of giving that she inspired planted a ground work for the Week of Prayer for State Missions and what is now the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering. Her example is a model for prayer and giving today.

 

 

 

Margie Wilkinson Cutrer‘s heart problem turned out to be stress.  Lord, help people to not be so stressed.  What a difference that would make in this world.  How I wish everyone knew you and could give their problems over to you.

 

 

Gordon – Thankfully, the storm named Gordon went north of us and caused no trouble here.  Pray for those who had some damage in the storm.  Pray for those who are without electricity.

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 41
  • Song of Solomon 5:1-8
  • Hebrews 5

 

 

Have a great time at Bible study, prayer meeting, choir practice, missions, band practice, or whatever your church provides on Wednesday nights.  

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

“God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth

and tell it in love —

like Christ in everything.” 

~Ephesians 4:15 The Message~

 

 

Pray for Jimmy and Linda Williams.  His kidney function remains about the same. not the best.  He is still hospitalized in Covington.

 

 

Glenda Harrell will give the heart problem a second try at improvement today, a stent, today in Covington.  Let’s pray hard that all goes well today.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 40
  • Psalm 106:1-24
  • Hebrews 4

 

 

 

Pray for all those who may possible be traveling in less than desirable conditions later today and tonight.  Make wise decisions.

 

 

Hurricane Gordon is coming as a category one storm.  Be prepared.  It shouldn’t be too bad.  Reports are that we may lose power, so get ready for that.  Be safe, rather than sorry.

Anna Lee