Sunday

Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

~Proverbs 13:12~

 

The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 5, 2016.  Make plans to participate in some way.

Scripture Writing – Colossians 1:3-7

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Have a great Lord’s day!

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Hunter Michael McGregor

Born: December 08, 1996
Died: April 29, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3690128

Mildred R. Smart

Born: October 20, 1939
Died: April 29, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3690174

Darrell Dwight Jones

Born: February 15, 1934
Died: April 28, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/default/fh_id/10545http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/default/fh_id/10545

Saturday

for everyone born of God overcomes the world.

This is the victory that has overcome the world,

even our faith.  

~I John 5:4~

 

Jennie made it safely home to her family.  We are still thanking God for our brief visit together.  It was almost a year since we last saw her.  That’s the shortest time ever!  Yes, we were greatly surprised and thrilled!  We are so appreciative of all the family and friends who were “in on the secret” and helped it to happen.  What a blessing!

Rene Deck Terrell’s uncle passed away.  She was close to him.

http://www.lusainmemorial.com/obits/jamesdeck.htm

Jimmy “Doobie” Koleszar

Born: August 19, 1957
Died: April 28, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3680454&fh_id=10545

Hunter McGregor – I cannot find an obituary for Hunter yet.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 150:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Today is the day to be sure you have everything lined up for tomorrow (Bible study, clothing, lunch plans, etc.) so tomorrow morning flows smoothly.

Anna Lee

Friday

 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.

What can mere mortals do to me?  

~Psalm 118:6~

 

Betty said that Bobby Simpson got a good lab report from the recent procedure on his back.  Join them in thanking God.

Jeff Tolar will have his fourth back surgery on Tuesday, May 3rd.

Cindy Knight Edwards will have surgery to remove a large, precancerous mass on Friday, May 6th.  Please join me in praying for Cindy.

 

Scripture Writing – John 14:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Bible Study this morning at 10:00 – John 5

 

Today is a new day – a new start!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

To the roots of the mountains I sank down;

the earth beneath barred me in forever.

But you, LORD my God,

brought my life up from the pit

~Jonah 2:6~

Last night, as I was preparing the devotional for tonight’s Ladies’ Night: Upsy-Daisy, I found this verse in my inbox.  It fits perfectly!  It was a God-wink!  I think we all need Scriptural reminders periodically.  God has them waiting for us!

Speaking of Ladies’ Night, it’s tonight at 6:15.  I hope each of you area ladies will be coming and bringing a guest or two.  Remind your friends from area churches.  Do it now.  If you put it off, it will be too late tomorrow.

Our musical guests will be back at popular request.  We’ll have Heather and Emily Miller sharing their talents on the violins.  You don’t want to miss these two young ladies. Not only are they talented, but they use their talents for the Lord.

 

Jennie has been here for two days.  What a surprise she gave us!  What a blessing it has been to visit, shop, and eat together!  She’ll begin her flights home about noon today.  I know her family has missed her.  They were so excited about surprising us.  We were shocked, but so pleased.  In about  twenty years of living far away, this was a first!

Please feel free to pray for her as she travels home and begins to adjust to the seven hour time difference.  Thank God for the opportunity she had to come to the states and learn some things that will impact her work with those who are learning new languages.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 6:28-34

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 North American Missions – meettheneed.org/explore/namb.php?orgtemp=3003http

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

  • “I have loved you,” says the Lord.                                                                                                                                                   ~ Malachi 1:2~

 

Women’s Ministry 

  • Tonight  – Ladies’ Night: Upsy-Daisy – 6:15 P.M.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – 10:00 A.M. – Continuation of John 5

 

Thank-you for your encouragement!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Go, stand in the temple courts,”

he said,

“and tell the people

all about this new life.”

~Acts 5:20~

 

Olivia Widas has been released from the hospital and is home again.  Thank you for praying for her.

Frieda Jones will be having her second eye surgery today.  As you pray for her, please pray for her doctor, Dr. Neil, too.

Rev. Ed Jenkins

Bro. Ed’s funeral service were yesterday at 1:00pm today at Palestine Baptist Church in Bogalusa. Bro. Ed was in the ministry for over 60 years and ministered to many of our churches in our three associations. I personally benefited from this dear servant’s ministry. He was such an encourager. – Bro. Stan

Edward Jenkins went to spend eternal life with his Lord on April 22, 2016 at the age of 90.He spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ for sixty two years as a Southern Baptist Minister throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

He is preceded in death by his father, Alonzo; mother, Josephine; wife, Oneita Stogner Jenkins; sisters, Ava Mizell, Elsie Stephenson, and brothers Erval Jenkins and Ellis Jenkins.

Edward is survived by a brother, Cleatus “Red” Jenkins; three sons, and daughter-in-laws,Lonnie and Sandy Jenkins, Charles and Brenda Jenkins, and Carey and Sharon Jenkins. “Pawpaw” dearly loved his nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Palestine Baptist Church in Bogalusa, LA from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 P.M. on Monday, April 25, 2016. The Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 P.M. Interment to follow at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Fred Brumfield will officiate the service.

Active Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Scott Jenkins, Brandon Jenkins, Josh Jenkins, Tanner Jenkins, and friends, Buddy Banks and Mike Stogner.

 

Patricia Ferlong Hart

Born: January 16, 1927
Died: April 26, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3677592
Scripture Writing – Matthew 6:25-27
North American Mission Board – Ministries – http://www.namb.net/ministries/
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminder – Ladies’ Night: “Upsy-Daisy” will begin at 6:15 tomorrow night.  Come and bring a friend.  Ladies and girls from area churches are invited to attend.

Thank-you for praying.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Tell to the generation to come

the praises of the LORD,

and His strength and His wondrous works

that He has done.”

~Psalm 78:4b NKJV~

 

My family has been plotting for a couple months to surprise us.  They did!!!! Mid-afternoon yesterday, my sister showed up with Jennie!  She has been at a conference in Denver for over a week and decided on a side trip to Kentwood for a few days before returning to her family.  David and I were SHOCKED, but very pleased to see her!  Thank to all who helped with the cover-up!  Special thanks to my son-in-law who not only allowed her to be gone for two weeks, but who is keeping everything in the household going with four children, a dog, and new job responsibilities!

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 12: 1-2

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Today the 11:00 A.M.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Meant to be Understood” – http://odb.org/2016/04/26/meant-to-be-understood/
  • Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us.                                                                                                                                          ~Romans 15:4~
  • “Holy Bible, Book Devine”

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America – Send Cities – Washington D.C. – http://www.namb.net/dc/

This day awaits us….

Anna Lee

Monday

I know that everything God does will endure forever;

nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it.

God does it so that people will fear him.

~Ecclesiastes 3:14~

 

Please continue to pray for Firma Kay Schneeweiss  who continues to have kidney stone issues.  She will appreciate your prayers.

Please pray for Sarah Newman Schneeweiss also.  She has an anxious-to-be-born son who doesn’t think he should wait about four more weeks.

Mrs. Karhryn Kuss fell at home and spent one night in the hospital being checked out. Thank God she did not break anything.

 

Scripture Writing – Colossians 3:1-3

Baptist Message Writer had Heart Attack and Passed Away in church choir. – http://baptistmessage.com/message-freelance-writer-mark-hunter-suffers-heart-attack-passes-away/

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

Women’s Ministry this Week

  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • The Cafe
    • Tuesday at 11 A.M.
    • All ladies are invited.
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night: “Upsy Daisy”
    • Thursday at 6:15
    • Fellowship Hall
    • Bring guests to enjoy the night with us.
    • Ladies from  3-103 years
  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • 10 A.M.
    • Continuation of John 5
  • Please call or email me if you have any questions.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture,  and a Song

Thank you for reading this site and for praying.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.  

~2 Timothy 1:7~

 

My thankfulness today begins with the Alford family I married into and getting to have many of them here after too long of a break in family gatherings.  I feel so blessed.

Please pray for young Olivia Widas who is hospitalized while undergoing tests.  Pray a diagnosis will be found so treatment can begin.

Pine Ridge United Methodist will host their monthly breakfast buffet which always blesses a family who has a need.  Breakfast is served at 8:00 A.M.

 

Scripture Writing – Philippians 3:7-11

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/ – Read the posts from this week and  be blessed.

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

North American Missions – Toronto

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

May you be blessed today in the all you do!  May you realize how blessed you are!

Anna Lee 

Saturday

Praise the LORD, my soul,

and forget not all his benefits—

Psalm 103:2

 

Theople Hurst told me this morning that her sister is doing amazingly well following Monday’s surgery.  Please continue to pray for Patsy and her caregivers.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 105: 1-5

LC Students on Mission this Summer – http://baptistmessage.com/louisiana-college-students-challenged-to-live-on-mission-this-summer-during-commissioning-service/

Faith Paints the Way for LC Softball Player – http://baptistmessage.com/faith-paints-the-way-for-lc-softball-standout/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Mission Board – St. Louis

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Today, I’m blessed to have an Alford family reunion here.  It’s been too long since some of these cousins have seen each other.  What is one of your blessings today?

Anna Lee