Monday

But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.

~Malachi 4:2~

Please pray for Glen Magee, Jr. as he has a heart ablation in Oshsner in New Orleans.

Please pray for Lea Smith’s brother, Johnnie, who will be transferring from the hospital to rehab following back surgery.

Pray for Wanda Smith’s cousin, Shelly Dominique, who is battling a malignancy.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Betty Fussell had both good and bad days last week.  She doesn’t have much of an appetite.  Pray for her as she has her second chemo today.

Andy Taylor has a foot problem that will keep him at home a little longer.  As always, Andy has a positive attitude.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – “Death to Life” – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/marshals-story-from-death-to-life-through-baptism-video

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Reading the Bible – Judges 9-12 and Psalm 73

Third Thursday Gathering – 6:30 Thursday at the cabin – Everyone is welcome.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M. – Ezekiel 1

Please pray for the children and adults who will attend M-Jam in New Orleans Saturday.  Pray the meeting will be both informative and encouraging.  Pray for a safe trip on the church bus.

Deaf Peoples – Three new workers recently arrived in two different countries to serve among the Deaf. The teams they are joining are excited to have these new co-laborers join them and are looking forward to seeing how the Father is going to use them to reach Deaf for His glory. Pray for a smooth adjustment to their new cultures, and ask that they will quickly form relationships with the Deaf people they meet. As they begin to learn the local sign language (yes, sign language is different around the world!), ask the Father to give them opportunities to share His stories with others. Pray that they will be patient with themselves and others as they persevere, trusting the Father to meet their needs. Pray that their lives will reflect the joy and peace found only in Jesus and that they will honor Him in every situation.  (IMB)

     “All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. 

The grass withers, and its flower falls away, but the word of the LORD endures forever.”

~I Peter 1:24-25~

“The Solid Rock”

 

Christ is that solid rock that helps us get through our lives both on a daily basis and during the hardest days.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Then God said,

“Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness,

so that they may rule over the fish in the sea

and the birds in the sky,

over the livestock and all the wild animals,

and over all the creatures

that move along the ground.”

~Genesis 1:26~

 

If you didn’t set your clock ahead one hour, do so now.

 

Read the Bible – Judges 6-8 and Psalm 72 . (We gave read almost 1/4 of the Bible so far with this plan.  If you haven’t been with us since January 1, I’m happy to tell you you can start any day of the year.  Let me know so I can get you a form or share a link.)

 

Waylon Bailey – Waylon Bailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – ThomRainer.com

“The Wonder of Sunday Morning” – https://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/trevinwax/2015/03/23/the-wonder-of-sunday-morning/

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – “Death to Life” – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mission-central/marshals-story-from-death-to-life-through-baptism-video

 

Mark your calendar for the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin.  We meet at 6:30 this week.  Call or see me for more information.  Some you you may be interested in knowing that Linda K. Graves, among others, will be here to sing.  She is living out her testimony!

 

“For the word of the Lord holds true,

and we can trust everything he does.”

~Psalm 33:4 NLT, 2nd ed.~

“Trust and Obey”

 

What will we do today to “Trust and Obey”?

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again.

But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again.

It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.”

~John 4:13-14 NLT, second edition~

 

 

Today is a day of choices because there are so many things happening,

The time change is not optional!  Move your clock forward today/tonight.

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North America – DAN & AMANDA COLEMAN – https://www.anniearmstrong.com/missionaries/dan-amanda-coleman

 

Bible Reading – Judges 4-5, Psalm 71, & video on Judges found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

Looking Ahead

  • Third Thursday at the Cabin at 6:30 this week
  • Bible Study of Ezekiel chapter one – Friday at 10:00
  • Children in Action – Wednesday at 6 P.M.; M-Jam Saturday
  • Much more!

 

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God;

he is the faithful God,

keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations

of those who love him and keep his commandments.

~Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV)~

“His Name is Wonderful”

 

Be an encourager today.

Anna Lee

Friday

“After this, Jesus knew that everything had been done.

So that the Scripture would come true,

he said, ‘I am thirsty.’

There was a jar full of vinegar there,

so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it,

put the sponge on a branch of a hyssop plant,

and lifted it to Jesus’ mouth”.

~John 19:28-29 NCV~

 

God has answered the prayers of Job and KK Huckaby! (Facebook post below.)

SURPRISE! Baby Boy is here!!!

So the last 7 days have been an absolute whirlwind. We got a call from our agency this past Friday to consider a baby boy due in mid-April, over the weekend we prayed and researched (because he has Down Syndrome), Monday we called to accept, yesterday we got a call that they were doing an emergency c-section because he was in some distress. He was born yesterday afternoon at 2:45pm. He weighs 3lbs 2oz and has exceeded everyone’s expectations at the hospital. He is doing everything on his own except eating but they have not tried feeding him yet. He’s only getting neonatal oils right now because they want him to get plenty of sleep. Hopefully we will get to see our sweet baby next week! God is so awesome!!!

Also, his birth mom really loves him and feels that adoption is still best for him. We ask that y’all please pray for us as we still have a long road ahead and please pray for the birth mom. I can’t imagine how she must feel making such a difficult decision.

Please pray for Brock Burch, youth minister at East Fork Baptist Church.  He’s leaving on a 10 day trip to Israel tomorrow.  He asks that we pray.

Asking for everyone prayers as I am leaving tomorrow to go on a trip to Israel. I will be gone for 10 days. Asking for prayers for traveling as well that God would speak on the trip and myself and the others on the trip will experience Him in a new way.

Pray for one of my former students and her mother who has dementia.

My mom just asked me, “Who are you?” Prayers for my mom please.

Please pray for another former student whose disabled husband passed away last month.

Happy anniversary to my buddy in Heaven. 21 yrs today… I miss you but know you feel better.

Joseph W. Bankston (He was JW to most people.)

October 25, 1927 – March 09, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4160496&fh_id=10545

These represent some of the messages I received this morning.  What a whirl of emotions!  Lots of emotions!  Needs all around!

Week of Prayer for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions – JACOB & JESSICA DAHL

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/missionaries/jacob-jessica-dahl

New Bible Study begins this morning at 10 A.M.  Come join us as we introduce Ezekiel.

 

Read the Bible in 2017 – Judges 1-3 and Psalm 70 

 

Baptist Press – bpmews.net

 

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord.

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you

to give the reason for the hope that you have.

But do this with gentleness and respect.

—~1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)~

“Make Me a Blessing”

 

May each of you be a blessing to others today!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday Addition

Thankfully, the doctors did not need to do surgery on Margaret Oliver last night.  They are trying to treat her with medication.  Please continue to pray for her.

Juanita Booty has been hospitalized again.  She needs our continued prayers.

Ora Lee Wilson is doing fine after the implant of her new pacemaker.  Ora Lee will go to McComb on the 15th for a biopsy of her salivary gland.  On the other hand, Robert  Wilson is dealing with a nasty sinus/cold-like problem.

 

Thursday

Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel.

Since the first day that you set your mind

to gain understanding

and to humble yourself before your God,

your words were heard,

and I have come in response to them.

~Daniel 10:12~

 

Pray for “Sis” Oliver.  She had emergency surgery at OLOL last night.

Ann Trappey had come complications to arise from a biopsy.  Pray she can get the attention she needs to correct the problem.

I’m much better today.  I’m hoping for no sling and no pain medication.  Thank-you for your concern for me.

 

Read the Bible in 2017 – Joshua 22-24, psalm 69, and video “The Covenants” which can be located at jointhebibleproject.com.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions – 

JACOB & JESSICA DAHL

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/missionaries/jacob-jessica-dahl

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Videos you may want to watch – https://www.imb.org/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=44192138&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8gAQNVMYqFOYfP8g6nCaNjZoH6w79zEqZBk7s_AQwjhAKkgsxl0H5A4SFQKlTWDLgVOsXDBG_zf2qooulEKB02ovIP_w&_hsmi=44192138

 

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—

not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.

This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.

~2 Timothy 1:9 (NIV)~

“Saved, Saved, Saved”

 

PAPERBACK Bibles – Thanks to those bringing in Bibles to be given to the inmates of Tangipahoa Parish Jail.    The very Bible you bring may make a difference in a life and an eternity!  We’ll plan to collect for one more week. Then, we start again when needed.

Don’t forget to move your clocks FORWARD Saturday night.

Anna Lee 

 

 

Wednesday Afternoon UPDATED

Margaret “Sis” Oliver is in Greensburg Hospital and has been since Monday morning.  She is expected to be there until the end of the week.  Please add her to your prayer list.  I’m thankful to a mutual friend who let me know.  “Sis” Oliver has been transferred to OLOL in Baton Rouge.

David saw our family practitioner this morning and got another good report.  That’s three doctors since yesterday morning for us.  All three ended with good results.  We are so thankful!

Wednesday

He guides the humble in what is right

and teaches them his way.

~Psalm 25:9~

 

Ora Lee Wilson‘s pacemaker surgery went better than expected.  She’s home!  Let’s thank God for her good report.

Mildred Birch has improved greatly in recovering from her pain pump.  That’s another thanksgiving prayer for us today.

David‘s retina specialist was pleased with David’s progress in maintaining a good eye pressure and good vision.  Thank-you for all your prayers.

Early yesterday morning, I had my own ER visit.  The short version is that after all the testing, I was told I had a strained muscle in my arm.  That is much better than I expected to hear.  I’m wearing my ugly black sling again and am so thankful my problem is minor.

 

Helen Mae Hayden

March 04, 1943 – March 06, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4157772

Inez Randall

September 22, 1925 – March 06, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4157920

Maxine H. Varnado

July 12, 1924 – March 05, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4151271

 

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer Focus – KELLY & BRANDI PARRISH

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/missionaries/kelly-brandi-parrish

 

Reading the Bible in 2017 – Joshua 13-21 (Skim) and Psalm 68

Time Change Reminder – This Sunday, we need to move our clocks ahead one hour.  If we fail to do so, we will arrive at our church one hour later than we planned.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,

who comforts us in all our troubles,

so that we can comfort those in any trouble

with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

~2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)~

“Near to the Heart of God”

 

We’re beginning something new in our Friday Morning Bible Study Class.  Come join us at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.

 

Today is Wednesday, so I’m looking forward to teaching my Children in Action class tonight at 6 P.M.  Have I told you that I love my little ones?

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,

turning a person from the snares of death.

~Proverbs 14:27~

 

Mr. Phillip Harrell is into the third week at the hospital in Greensburg.  “Miss” Annie Bell is at home.  Don, her son-in-law, was with her.  “Miss” Annie Bell and I had a wonderful visit, like old times, while the men talked.  Please pray for these two friends and for their faithful caregivers.

We also had a good visit with Debbie Miller and Jerry Brumfield.  Jerry was dressed for a church service that for a little later.  Oh, how important those services are to those who served in local churches for so many years.

Mildred Birch is also in the hospital there.  She had her pain pump removed and is much better.

According to her grandmother, Morgan Shockley is much better.  She is in need medication for a few more weeks for her heart valve problem.  Please pray for this young lady and her caring family.

 

Reading the Bible – Joshua 9-12 and Psalm 67

I’m so thankful to hear some of you are enjoying this reading plan.  I know I am.  For those of you who haven’t started it, you can begin any day of the year.  That day will be day one.  A year later, you will have completed the plan.  The guide is easy to follow.  I put a tiny checkmark on the paper when I read so it is easy to locate my next reading.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

The associational WMU meeting at Greensburg was very good yesterday.  I know everyone who attended from the various churches was blessed by those speaking and singing.  It is such an encouragement to be a part of something that my mother participated in when I was a child.  I always wanted to go too.  Now, I’m glad I can.

 

Search me, God, and know my heart;

test me and know my anxious thoughts.

See if there is any offensive way in me,

and lead me in the way everlasting.

~Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)~

“He Leadeth Me”

 

Have a wonderful day.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

If my people, who are called by my name,

will humble themselves and pray

and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways,

then I will hear from heaven,

and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

~2 Chronicles 7:14~

 

Morgan Shockley has three more weeks of getting medication to kill infection before they are going to address the heart issue.  Continuing prayers are requeted.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson as she has her pacemaker replaced tomorrow.  Please pray,

Billie Jean Booty has been moved to New Orleans.  Prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Bettye Fussell has had a couple of good days.  Let’s pray today is another good day for her.  Pray for her as she tries to eat even though she has no appetite for food.

Mr. Phillip Harrell is still at the St. Helena Hospital.  Pray for him and his family.

Estelle Raborn is still home.  As you pray for her, please pray for her caregiver, her husband.

 

Read the Bible in 2017 – Joshua 5-8 and Psalm 66

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Yet now God declares us ‘not guilty’ of offending him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in his kindness freely takes away our sins” (Romans 3:24 TLB).

“Trusting Jesus”

 

This is the Week of Prayer for North America (Canada and the United States) and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering –

IMB Prays

  • They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:42 47b NKJV)
  • South Asian Peoples
    Recently, there have been several instances of violence against pastors and churches in southern India. These believers were beaten and sustained injuries. Bibles and other things were burned. Pray for courage and boldness and perseverance.

 

Have a wonderful week of serving the Lord.

Anna Lee