Mrs. Hazel Smith passed away about three this morning at home. She was a special neighbor, church member, class member, inspiration, and friend. I have no doubt she is in heaven. I have heard her share her strong faith on a number of occasions. I will miss her. Arrangements, obviously, have not been made yet, but she will be buried by her husband at Mt. Hermon. I’ll post the arrangements at a later date. I must add that she has four daughters who have so faithfully loved her and taken care of all her wants and needs. She recently had a big Mother’s Day celebration with all the family there. She was loved and knew it!
Saturday
Greater love has no one than this:
to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
~John 15:13~
Sherman Cutrer‘s A-fib returned. Needless to say, he did not get to come home yet. Pray as the doctors work to get his medication adjusted to keep the A-fib at bay. Pray for the family, especially Jewell Kay.
Mrs. Catherine Yarborough has be in and out of the hospital again. Remember her and her family in your prayers.
Ruthie Dykes is still at Hood Memorial. She is better, but not ready to go home.
Justin Lambert (33) was in a motorcycle accident a few days ago. He’s in Jackson, MS. and only has one broken bone. Pray for him and his family and other health issues are addressed.
Jeana Lee-Newton, daughter of Ricky and Brenda Russell, will be admitted to the hospital Monday for a very important surgery. Pray for her, the medical staff, and her family.
The VBS program at Kentwood involved many of the children who had been in attendance all week. It always thrills my heart to be able to teach in Bible school and hopefully plant a “seed” of missions in young hearts. Thanks to the children for coming, the parents, and the workers at VBS. New Zion will have their program at 6:00 Sunday night.
Right off my head, I know that Roseland, Spring Creek, and the Lord’s Church will be having VBS next week. May “seeds”continued to be planted and nurtured.
Wendell Rhodus, youth minister at Oyska and former youth at Kentwood, will be ordained into the ministry at FBC Sunday night at 6 P.M. You are invited to honor Wendell with your presence and your prayers.
Scripture Writing – Ephesians 4: 26-27
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Safety Net” – http://odb.org/2016/06/11/safety-net/
- Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. ~Matthew 5:48~
- “God will Take Care of You” (in so many ways)
- Lyrics – http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/God_Will_Take_Care_of_You/
- History – http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-god-will-take-care-of-you
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDroNc1-RzE (Aretha Franklin)
Reminder – Gospel Opry tonight in East McComb.
- 3062 Hwy. 98, McComb
- 1-601-600-6704
- Enjoy supper and some great Southern Gospel music TONIGHT
Thanks to each of you who takes time to read and pray daily. You impact many lives!
Anna Lee
Friday
“Give yourselves to God …
surrender your whole being to him
to be used for righteous purposes.”
~Romans 6:13 TEV~
Please pray for Ginger Hatchel in Texas.
The Montpelier Baptist Church mission team was greatly surprised yesterday with a 6.1 earthquake that was centered about two hours away from them. Thank God for their obedience to go and for their desire to stay despite the earthquake. Everyone there is fine!
Several churches have had VBS this week. They will be having programs for parents either tonight or Sunday. Check with the churches for day and time.
Scripture Writing – Colossians 3:12-13
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Gospel Opry – Saturday at 3062 Hwy. 98, McComb, MS
- Open Mike at 5:30
- Regular program at 6:45 (approximate times)
- Snack bar with hot sandwiches, desert, drinks, etc.
- Donations only
- Great musicians
- Southern Gospel and other wonderful music
- House band of established musicians
Friday Morning Bible Study will not meet this morning because of VBS.
Third Thursday at the Cabin – next week
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Our New Name” – http://odb.org/2016/06/10/our-new-name/
- I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it. ~Revelation 2:17~
- “Sweet Hour of Prayer”
- Lyrics – https://www.lds.org/music/library/hymns/sweet-hour-of-prayer?lang=eng
- History – http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-sweet-hour-of-prayer
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz5pD6C9h-w (Well done graphics)
Thanks for checking this site and praying.
Anna Lee
Thursday’s New Arrival and a Good Hospital Report
Jonathan Walter Statham II
11 lb. 7oz.
22inches long
7:40 A.M.
June 9, 2016
Sherman Cutrer
Sherman has made a tremendous improvement today.
- Taken of pain medication and an A-fib medication
- Walking, talking, and eating
- Scheduled to return to Kentwood tomorrow
Your prayers are appreciated so much. God is good!
Thursday
This is how we know what love is:
Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.
And we ought to lay down our lives
for our brothers and sisters
~ John 3:16~
Ruthie Dykes is in room 10 at Hood Memorial with an infection. Pray for her as she improves.
Sherman Cutrer is not doing as well as his family hoped. Please say special prayers for him, his family, and the medical staff caring for him.
Pray for Jonathan and Ashley Statham as they welcome their son into the world this morning.
VBS Day 4 – I’m as excited to teach missions again today as the children are to get to be there. Pray for a good day for all students, teachers, and churches having VBS today.
Scripture Writing – Mark 11: 24-25
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “What Really Matters” – http://odb.org/2016/06/09/what-really-matters-5/
- In humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others. ~Philippians 2:3–4~
- “Others” – I have a lot of favorites. This is one of them.
- Lyrics – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm
- Hymn Sheetmusic – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehvCzwJo8Gs
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X82jlo9ngOE
Thank you for praying today. Your prayers bless “Others”.
Anna Lee
Wednesday
“They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one.
Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God,
for he has prepared for them a city.”
~Hebrews 11:16b, ESV~
David “Booger Red” Bryant has done much better since being transferred to Ochsner in New Orleans. He is awake and off the vent. They may not need to do the gall bladder surgery after all. Keep praying.
Sherman Cutrer had been dealing with A-fib. Before that, he was doing very well. Let’s pray the A-fib is short-lived and Sherman makes more improvement. While at the hospital Monday night, Jewel Kay fell in the parking lot. Pray she isn’t too sore to do the things she needs to do for Sherman. Thankfully, she apparently did not break any bones when she fell.
Pray for the children at FBC, Kentwood VBS today. All the older children will learn about salvation. It is always one of my favorite happenings at VBS.
Scripture Writing – Psalm 103: 8-12
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Better by Far” – http://odb.org/2016/06/08/better-by-far/
- I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far. ~ Philippians 1:23 ~ (When our daughter was almost three, she made a similar statement when the person she was named for passed away.)
- “Face to Face with Christ, My Savior”
Our prayers are always answered – maybe not exactly as we hoped, but answered!
Anna Lee
Tuesday
Jesus answered,
“I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.
~John 14:6~
I had a wonderful day working with the children at VBS yesterday! What a blessing it is to participate!
“Unfinished Business” – http://baptistmessage.com/unfinished-business-wife-returns-2-months-after-husbands-heart-attack-to-complete-the-job/
Scripture Writing – Matthew 18:21-22
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song
- “Tell It” – http://odb.org/2016/06/07/tell-it/
- The man went away and began to tell . . . how much Jesus had done for him. ~Mark 5:20~ Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story. ~Psalm 107:2~
- “We’ve a Story to Tell”
Women’s Ministry
- Bible study – John 7 – begins June 17
- “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – June 28
- Ladies’ Night – A patriotic program you won’t want to miss – June 23
Some of you may be interested in some quality Southern Gospel Music at the Gospel Opry. It will be the Saturday on Highway 98 east of McComb, not far past the bus supply lot. The address is 3062. You can call 601 – 600 – 6704 for more information or contact Bubba Roberts here in Kentwood. The house band there is amazing!
Anna Lee
Monday
…. who wants all people to be saved
and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
~I Timothy 2:4~
Patsy, sister of Theople Hurst and Bobbie Magee, will have a lung procedure today. Pray they can get some helpful information.
Last night, David and I were blessed to join many of our neighbors as they honored Bro. Kevin and Jana Smith who have served eight years at Pine Ridge and Tangipahoa. It was wonderful to hear of all the memories and testimonies. Toni Travis Black, vocalists, and musicians at Galilee Baptist Church did an awesome job of leading the service. There was plenty of foot-stomping, clapping, and singing! We were very blessed to have been a part of that special service. God bless Bro. Kevin and Jana in their future church opportunities.
Elves Don Davis
Born: March 10, 1930
Died: June 05, 2016
Died: June 05, 2016
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3739495
Scripture Writing – I John 2: 12-14
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Many local Vacation Bible Schools begin today. I hope you have volunteered your time. If not, it is not too late. Also, make sure your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and neighbors are in attendance this week. May young lives be eternally this week.
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Broken to be Made New” – http://odb.org/2016/06/06/broken-to-be-made-new/
- I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. ~Psalm 119:75~
- “Because He Lives” was the hymn I selected yesterday. This morning, I must use that hymn again. Yesterday, at Pine Ridge, we were blessed to hear the son of Dwayne and Toni Black and grandson of Tommy and Ginger Travis, sing his heart out. He just completed the third grade. May God continue to use this young man for His service.
Happy Monday! Make this day meaningful in His service!
Anna Lee
Sunday & Sunday Addition
For our light and momentary troubles
are achieving for us an eternal glory
that far outweighs them all.
~2 Corinthians 4:17~
Scripture Writing – I John 2:9-11
The rain to the south is making use of my satellite impossible. I’ll try again this afternoon.
Second try – Still morning!
Pray for fifteen (15) volunteer missionaries from Montpelier Baptist Church who have now arrived in Nicaragua. They have made a collected items since their last trip and involved their entire church in the project. They go once or twice each year. Great work is done while they are there.
Some members of FBC, Greensburg will soon be going to Haiti next month. This is a also a repeat for some of their members. I think I heard the number seven (7), but am sure someone will help me with a correction if that is not accurate. Pray for them as they continue to collect and pact items to give to the people there.
David Bryant has been transferred to Ochsner with surgery possibly on Tuesday. Please pray for David and his family.
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “The Beauty of Rome” – http://odb.org/2016/06/05/the-beauty-of-rome/
- Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God. ~John 17:3~
- “Because He Lives”
Recommended Sites
- Waylon Bailey on VBS – http://waylonbailey.com/2016/06/04/i-am-sold-on-vbs/
- Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com
Vacation Bible Schools – Many churches will have VBS this week. Others will be held in the coming weeks. Check with your area church(es) to get specific information.
Due to VBS at Kentwood this week, the Ladies’ Bible Study will not meet. The study of John 7 will begin June 17th.
Coming Soon – Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood
This will be a patriotic night! I can tell you we will have an awesome speaker and a precious, God-filler soloist. Plan to to join us June 23rd at 6:15 P.M.
You can also mark your calendar for the Third Monday Morning of July. Ladies of Two Rivers will meet at Spring Creek Baptist Church and hear a report on the current update from Mt. Nebo Baptist Church after their recent flooding problem.
This afternoon the church family of Pine Ridge will honor their pastor and his wife, Bro. Kevin and Jana Smith, with a farewell reception. They have been a blessing to this area and will be greatly missed as they move and begin a new church assignment. Pray for the church to continue to minister in the Sixth Ward.
Stay dry!
Anna Lee
Saturday
“As a father has compassion on his children,
so the Lord has compassion
on those who fear him.”
~Psalm 103:13 NIV~
Please continue to pray for David Bryant. The doctors are considering moving him to Ochsner in New Orleans for surgery due to the severity of his condition. Please pray.
Susie Sharkey continues to improve at home. Keep he in your prayers.
Earlo LaBauve is in a swing unit at Greensburg so ht can get the care he needs. Prayers are needed.
David‘s eye pressure went from 41 to 20 in two days following some changes to his medication. With the right eye doing better, he is set to have the left eye done at Cypress Point on the 14th.
Pray for Courtney Creel as she begins her mission trip to Guatemala today.
“This Life I Live” – a story of encouragement – http://thislifeilive.com/leave-it-there/
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Louisiana Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/
Scripture Writing – I John 2: 5-8
Vacation Bible Schools kick off next week for several churches. Various churches will have them during different weeks some in the morning and some at nights. I’m looking forward to being a part of two next week. Check the individual churches for specific information.
Sunday afternoon, Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host a Going Away Party for Rev. Kevin and Jana Smith who will be moving soon.
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “You Have Purpose” – http://odb.org/2016/06/04/you-have-purpose/
- If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. ~1 Peter 4:11~
- “He Keeps Me Singing”
Friday Morning Bible Study will not meet next week due to VBS, but will next meet on June 17th. At that time we will begin John 7. See me if you wish to have a study guide.
Operation Christmas Child – June collection items have been added to the wreaths. Purchased items can be taken to my Sunday School room next to the choir room. I get so excited when I purchase more items. I also get excited when I see that others are becoming involved in helping with this worthy cause. If you need help in any way, please ask me.
Be alert to sudden changes in the weather for the next few days. Most of us don’t have to be concerned with flooding, but the lightning and hard rains can cause problems too.
Anna Lee
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