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

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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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Wednesday

“Get wisdom; develop good judgment”

~Proverbs 4:5a NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

Scripture Writing – Philippians 1:28-30 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1%3A28-30&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Mission Classes Tonight at 6 P.M.

  • Mission Friends – 3-5 Years
  • Children in Action – Grades 1-4

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M.

 

 Operation Christmas Child – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

The spirit is in the air.  It’s contagious!

 

Do something for others today.  Share Jesus from your heart.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross,

so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness;

“by his wounds you have been healed.”

~1 Peter 2:24~

 

Daryl Carruth has improved from the problems he had Saturday.  Thank God for the progress he has made.

Harrell Sharkey is out of ICU and now on the 6th floor at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Susie gladly made another move within the hospital.

Jimmy and Linda Williams are hospitalized in two different hospitals.  She is not at Greensbury and improving after an infection.  He is at Lacombe where he was admitted with heart related problems.  Let’s pray they both continue to improve and can be at home together soon.

Justin Lambert has thrilled his family with some intentional movements!  Since his accident over a month ago, the actions yesterday were the first like this.  The family thanks you for your continued prayers.

Rev. Tommy Hicks is walking some at the hospital following back surgery.  “Miss” Lois is recovering from having teeth removed and praying for no infection this time.  Pray for good progress for both of them.

Andy Taylor‘s eye procedure is today.  Please pray.

 

Scripture Writing –  Philippians 1:25-27 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1%3A25-27&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children’s Missions Classes – Wednesday nights at 6 P.M. in the L-wing – We will complete our first month doing a mission project – Operation Christmas Child.

  • Mission Friends – ages 3-5
  • Children in Action – grades 1-5

 

Tuesdays are good days for periodic prayer times.

Anna Lee

Monday

Jesus turned and saw her.

“Take heart, daughter,” he said,

“your faith has healed you.”

And the woman was healed at that moment.

~Matthew 9:22~

 

Please pray for Andy Taylor as he has an eye procedure Tuesday. ( Didn’t he do a wonderful job singing Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to be an American” Sunday morning?)

Mr. Harlon Toney had an out-patient procedure Thursday.  Pray for him as he recovers and waits for a lab report.

Daryl Carruth is better, but still not “up to par” yet.  Please pray for him.

 

Scripture Writing –  Philippians 1:21-24 – ://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1%3A21-24&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

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Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

Johnnie Belgard not only was in attendance at FBC, Amite this morning, but he taught his Sunday School class for the first time in many, many months.  I’m so glad God saw the need to heal Johnnie and let him return to service in his church.

Cade Drue Williams

August 10, 1929 – July 31, 2016

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Sunday

Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering,

we considered him punished by God,

stricken by him, and afflicted.

But he was pierced for our transgressions,

he was crushed for our iniquities;

the punishment that brought us peace was on him,

and by his wounds we are healed.

~Isaiah 53:4-5~

Today is the Lord’s day!  Give it to Him!
I attended the 50th wedding renewal celebration of friends last night.  It was so special.  I know God was honored to watch and blessed  them on the journey.  They shared the night with Him!  It heard several people say this was the most special renewal they have ever attended!  How much happier marriages would be if they allowed God to be their focus as this couple did.
Scripture Writing – Choose your own verse today!
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

FBC, Kentwood will honor First Responders today at 10:30.  You are invited to attend and be a part of the service.

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Harrell Sharkey has been moved back to ICU because of pneumonia.  Please pray he can overcome this quickly.

Rev. Tommy Hicks is having I-V failure issues.  Two have failed today.  Please say extra prayers for him.

Harry Chand

July 16, 1923 – July 28, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3825877&fh_id=10545

I’m thankful I got to meet and talk with this gentleman several times before they moved from the New Zion community.

Saturday

“Now glory be to God,

who by his mighty power at work within us

is able to do far more

than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of —

infinitely beyond our highest prayers,

desires,

thoughts,

or hopes.”

~Ephesians 3:20 TLB~

 

Please pray for Daryl Carruth of Greensburg.  He had a bad spell yesterday.  He was diagnosed with dehydration and an infection.  He’s home again, but not feeling his best yet. We all get busy outside and sometimes forget to take care of our bodes.  Please be careful to keep plenty of fluids in your body in this HOT weather!  When you don’t, your symptoms can be very frightening.

Tomorrow will be the 5th Sunday of the month.  Some area churches have special times for music.  If you are available, you may want to attend or even participate.

FBC, Kentwood will hold their second annual special day for first responders tomorrow.  The morning worship service will recognize them.  Later, everyone will be served a jambalaya lunch with lots of homemade desserts.  We are very thankful these people are in place when we need them.  Let’s take the time and make the effort to show our appreciation all the time!

Scripture Writing – Luke 12:6-10

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child – “A Drop of Love” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/a-drop-of-love/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15S

I hope there is much enthusiasm in your church and your individual family for OCC.  This is a very meaningful project each of us can become involved in.  The rewards are innumerable!  If you need help getting your church involved this year, please contact me.  I encourage each family to become involved as a family.  There’s so many blessings awaiting you!  Don’t miss them!

Websites you may find interesting:

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

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

 

Thanking God for life and all its joys today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday

Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed;

save me and I will be saved,

for you are the one I praise.

~Jeremiah 17:14~

 

Harrell Sharkey is having some difficult days following surgery.  Please continue to pray for him.

Rev. Tommy Hicks long surgery had some complications, but the doctor says he will be much better after the recovery time.  Please pray.

Mr. Burnell Simpson is back in the hospital.  He was home for this 92nd birthday Tuesday.

Sherman Cutrer is home and improving.  Please continue to pray for Sherman and Jewel Kay.

 

Today is a good day to wear police blue to show you support for law enforcement.  I love all the support the emergency workers have been given.  It think it should be all year long every year.

Look up “Until He Comes” on bpnews.net.

Operation Christmas Child Notes – We will be putting handwritten notes in each shoebox we pack this year.  If you would like to have one included, please write it and give it to me.  I’ll see that it gets put in a box.  You can include a photo, your name and mailing address, and words of encouragement. The children at Children in Action have already written some cards.  Next week, they will participate in some preparatory work for packing the shoeboxes.  Our offering this month, our first month, will be used by a parent/teacher and a child to make some purchases for us.  I know this will be exciting for everyone.

 

Operation Christmas Child – “Emelissa and a Letter” – How about God’s timing?

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-emelissa-and-a-letter/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15SM&utm_content=Shoebox-Stories-Emelissa1

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 26:9-13

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study this morning at 10 A.M.  It’s always a good day to study God’s Word!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Participation in Operation Christmas Child is one of many ways to show your love for others.  “Join hands” with us in this project.  You will be blesses as much as the child who receives the shoebox.

Anna Lee

Thursday

LORD my God, I called to you for help,

and you healed me.  

~Psalm 30:2~

 

David Bryant is back in the hospital in Lafayette.  He is better, but still on a vent again.  Pray for David and his family.

Rev. Tommy Hicks will have another back surgery today.  Pray for a successful surgery and a good recovery.

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 26:3-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

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

Children on Mission and Mission Friends had another good night last night.  We had several new children and two more children than the week before.  One of the things we did last night was to discuss missionaries helping refuges by building tents.  Also, we are enjoying learning some songs and praying for missionaries and MKs. We compared out diet with theirs and found lots of foods we eat.   Next week, we will have our first test on books for the Bible by stacking cups.  Send your little ones next week if they are not already coming.  We’ve have a wonderful first month and look forward to many more nights together.

The Operation Christmas Child packing party will be the last Saturday of October.  Mark your calendar.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Spend some time listening to God today.

Anna Lee