The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9

Today’s Prayer Focus

Today is a good day to focus on the upcoming election. Ask God to guide you as you make your choices and vote.

Prayer Concerns – You may need to add some of these names to your prayer list.

• Charlie Schwartz – Pain following knee surgery
• Bryan Tate
• Ruby Schwartz – Recovery from surgery
• Robert Wilson – Surgery Monday
• Yvonne Birch – Surgery Monday
• Chris Wales
• Daniel Johnson – Able to return to work Monday of this week
• Keith Allen
• George Bales
• Leslie McKenzie – Hoping to return to work soon
• Velma Anthony – Nursing Home, Amite
• Trey Buckley
• Glen and Bobbie Magee

Read the Bible Today

• September 26
• Isaiah 19:1-22:8
• Psalm 112:1-5
• Proverbs 22:17-18
• Galatians 2:1-21

See You at the Pole

Last night the youth of our church and several other churches met in the sanctuary of our church to celebrate See You at the Pole. I attended prayer meeting in another part of the building and cannot tell you more.. As a former teacher, I can report I was present for these events in previous schools. For those of you who were not teachers, this is a student led prayer service. We can be proud of our students who attend and even lead these events.

I know the meetings held in churches would be different, but I have retired and no longer attend them. I suppose they possible are live mini youth revivals. I do know there was a large crowd of people present. Pray the event was meaningful to the youth and gave them boldness in speaking to other students about Jesus.

Prayer Meeting

This is my favorite church service. We are studying Luke verse by verse. Last night the message was entitled “Testimony” and told of “Legion” (Luke 8) who was healed and then told to tell others his testimony. What a testimony! We all have a testimony to share, but probably not as drastic of a change as this one. Our story is the one we can tell the best. Let’s be sure to be a witness by our actions and our words.

Bible Study

Group Bible study is always good because of the differences of knowledge of the participants. Some people have questions because they are learning. Others are able to answer the questions because of their knowledge from years of Bible study. It is meaningful to all because no matter how much you have learned over the years, there is always more to learn and also the opportunity to help someone else learn.

Contact Me

If you need to contact me for any reason, use the “Contact” button on this page. I’ll get back with you, or in the case of a prayer request, will post it the next morning.

Thanks for reading and praying.

I appreciate you!

Anna Lee

 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

 II Corinthians 12:9

Prayer Focus for Today

Today, let’s pray for Israel as they fight for their existence as a country.

Obituaries

Kelly Warren Fox

January 9, 1989 – September 17, 2024

A resident of Osyka, MS, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in Sulphur, LA. He was born January 9, 1989 in McComb, MS and was 35 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Alana Coutee Fox; 2 daughters, Kyleigh Fox and Kensleigh Fox; sister, Carrie Garcia and husband, Charles; niece, Kaylyne Pierce; nephew, Aiden Pierce; 2 aunts, Debra Elee and Caressa Bryant; cousin, Christy Bryant; nephews, Kelton and Kasen Bryant; grandfather, Billy Doerner and wife Linda; sister-in-law, Lina Elee and nephew, Nash Elee. Preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Nancy Elee Fox; grandmother, Vickie Doerner; brother, Jeffery Elee. He also loved all of his work family. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Jacob Williams.  For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Sylvester L. Humphrey

May 25, 1943 – September 20, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away peacefully during the night at his home. Sylvester was born in Greensburg, LA, raised in Easleyville, LA and attended Greensburg High School and LSU. He worked in construction most of his life before becoming a Rural Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 20 years before retiring. Sylvester was an avid reader and could be found most mornings studying his Bible or reading the newspaper with a cup of coffee. Sylvester served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years at First Baptist Church of Amite. He had a loving, giving heart as exemplified by his founding of the Hope Center to serve his community. He was full of fun and always joking. Although the sad disease of dementia overtook him for the last several years of his life, his wife, Shirley, cared for him with undying devotion, and he was surrounded by the love of his children and grandchildren.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, together as a couple for 50 years, Shirley Williams Humphrey; four children, Jamie Humphrey, Brandee Pittman (Ronnie), Byron Humphrey (Jeanna), and Jodi Manton (Jackie); 10 Grandchildren, Kriston, Jarred, Peyton, Coleton, Brennin, Gabe, Jonah, Hannah, Jakob, and Rebekah; Sister, Loleta Blades Anzalone; and numerous Great Grandchildren, Nephews and a Niece. Preceded in death by his parents Percy and Thelma Humphrey; his sisters, Linda Reeves and Paulette Simmons; his parents-in-law Alvis and Jo Williams; and four nephews and a niece. The family would like to thank Modern Hospice for their excellent care. Special thanks to his nurses, Lisa King and Lauren Bennett, CNA Veronica Stewart, Latonya McGee, Social Worker, and John Cook, Chaplain. We know that Sylvester’s soul is now with the Lord, and he is no longer imprisoned in a state of dementia. Those of us who are believers in Jesus Christ as Savior, that He died on the cross as the Sacrificial Lamb to cover our sins, was buried and raised to life on the third day, know that one day we will all be together again in our glorified bodies. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Revelation 21-22. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Montpelier Baptist Church with visitation at 9:00 AM and followed by services at 11:00 AM, conducted by pastor Rusty Durand. 

Women on Mission

Ladies, we will meet Sunday at 4:00 in the same room where we met last month. The school age girls will meet in a nearby room Sunday, so bring them with you. There will be other church activities both before and after our meeting, so we will squeeze our meeting in.

Read the Bible Today

• Wednesday, September 24
• Isaiah 13:1-14:32
• Psalm 111:1-5
• Proverbs 23:12-14
• II Corinthians 12:11-13:13

David and I enjoyed a few days of traveling. We visited our daughter and son-in-law, saw three of our six grandchildren and our only grandson-in-law. We had a good trip, but are also glad to be home.

I’m thankful to be back using my regular, non-portable, computer. I feel more connected to you and others on this computer. I feel like it said, “Welcome home!” when I sat here this morning.

Have a wonderful day. Do something special for someone other than yourself today. God blesses us too when we care for others.

Anna Lee

Here we are almost at the end of September.

The weather has changed some. Most of 2024 has passed by. What have we done for God this year? What will we do in the remainder of this year?

Read the Bible Every Day

September 24

Isaiah 13:1-14:3

Psalm 116:1-5

Proverbs 23:12-14

II Corinthians 12:11-13:13

I am going to be short this morning. Use your own prayer list today.

Make this week count. Every day, every hour, and every minute is important!

The Pine Ridge Bible study group will meet tomorrow at noon. Try to complete you reading for this week so the discussion will be more meaningful to you.

You might also be working on your Sunday School lesson.

Until next time….

Anna Lee

I am thankful for a new day, How about you?

Read the Bible Every Day

September 23

Isaiah 1o:12-12:6

Psalm 110:1-7

Proverbs 23:9-1188

II Corinthians 11::16-12:10

Let,s work hard today to apply yesterday,s messages from the pulpit to our lives today.

Thank God for friends who check on others during the week.

I know that’s short for today, but hopefully there’s enough to apply to each of you today.

Anna Lee

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Read the Bible Every Day:

September 22

Isaiah 8:1-10:1

Psalm 109:26-23

Proverbs 23:6-6

II Corinthians 10:12-11:15

Death: Sylvester Humphrey passed away. Many of you may remember him as the man at the Hope Center when it began. His service will be at Montpelier Saturday. I’ll post his obituary closer to the end of the week.

Sunday school is the best way to learn about God and building a relationship with Him. Don’t miss out today.

Pine Ridge Bible Study – This book, Seamless, has daily assignments. I love how we are asked about our Scripture each day. It helps us know whether or not we are comprehending key information.

I am thankful you are reading my thoughts today.

My God bless you and yours today.

Anna Lee

Prayer Focus: Today, let’s focus some of our prayer time on the world situation, especially Israel and surrounding countries.

Sunday School and worship times are the most important times on Sundays, Let’s remember to give God His share of this day.

Please use your prayer list to pray for others today. Add Shirley Humphrey and her family to your list.

Make some plans today to do something extra special for another person or family today.

Read the Bible Every Day

September 21

Isaiah 5:24-7:25

Psalm 109:16-23

II Corinthians9:1-10:11

Proverbs23:4-5

Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

Today is Day 7.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Series Sunday School Series

The Gospel: Acts 15:7-9, 22-31

Please continue to pray for the needs listed on your prayer list. If you do not have one, today is a great day to get a notebook and begin your personal prayer list.

Coming Next Week

Monthly meeting of Women on Mission at 4 P.M.

We will have the monthly program, election of officers, and mission planning for our October project. All ladies are invited..

While we are meeting, school-age girls will meet in their new classroom in the same area. High school age girls have the choice of helping with the younger girls or meeting with the ladies.

If you have not met the leader for all things about children, please take a minute to do so. Her name is Shelly Broussard. She has lots of experience and a young family of her own. We want to invest in the children even more than in the past. Stay tuned for new opportunities for them and for adults to work with them.

Spend time today in preparing for tomorrow. It will be time we’ll spent

Do something special for someone else today.

Anna Lee

First, let me give you the Bible readings for yesterday.

Date: September 19th

Isaiah1:1 -2:22

Psalm 109:1-7

Proverbs 23:28-29

II Cor. 6:14-7:6

Now, the readings for today:

September 20th

Isaiah 3:1

Psalm 109:8-15

Proverbs 23:4-5

II Corinthians 8:1-24

I suppose by now you can tell something is different. I haven’t used this device in a long time and am struggling to get this out to you.

OCC Pre-packing Workshop

This annual meeting will be Saturday. Pray for Jackie and Bob Babin as they attend for the first time. Thank them for all the time they put in last year during the collection process. We will begin again on Nov. 18.

Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer for Louisiana missions Week of Prayer

Yesterday was Day 5

Today is Day 6

Please look at the videos and/or read the stories about some of the work done in our state and some of the missionaries who do this work.

“See” you Saturday.

Anna Lee

Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.

MATTHEW 20:26–28

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for those who do not know Jesus. Let’s pray doors and hearts will be opened so they can meet and love Him.

Health Report

Ruby Schwartz is home now. Pray for her as she continues to improve.

Obituary

Bruce Russell Meyer, born March 12, 1948, in Baltimore, MD, passed away on September 16, 2024, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA, after a prolonged illness. He was 76 years old and a longtime resident of Kentwood, LA. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from LSU, where he met his beloved wife, Maggie Allen Meyer, whom he married in 1971. Bruce was the dedicated owner of Allen Bros Feed, a family business he managed after moving from Baton Rouge to Kentwood in 1972.

Bruce was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie; his parents, Rex and Dorothy Swanson Meyer; his wife’s parents, Pierce and Edna Allen; and his best four-legged friend, Buster. He is survived by his daughter, Stacie Meyer Davis, who now manages the family business, and his cherished granddaughter, Kaylee Davis. Also surviving Bruce are his brother, Jim Meyer, and his wife, Margaret, along with his nieces, Carolyn Emory, Heather Sims, Emily Farrah, and Diana Meyer.

Bruce had a passion for shooting pool, but above all, he treasured his time with his granddaughter, Kaylee. His presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Family and friends are invited to attend services on Friday, September 20th, at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood, LA. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the religious service at noon, conducted by Beryl Billiot, with interment following in Woodland Cemetery.

Time Change

Due to a 5th Sunday Singing, the Women on Mission and Girls in Action will meet Sunday at 4:00 on September 29, rather than 5:00, in the L- Wing. We will be selecting officers, learning about missions, and discussing our first mission project.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Mission Work

2024 Week of Prayer – Day Five

“Rebuilding Homes and Lives”

Day 5

Pine Ridge Bible Study

We had a great and well-attended meeting yesterday. We will be working on our “homework” for lesson two this week. and meeting again next week at noon.

Thanks for taking time to read and pray today. Thank’s too for sharing the link to TPL.

Anna Lee

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.

Ephesians 2:8

Today’s Prayer Focus

The events of the last days here in our country and in other countries give us reasons to pray.

Health Concerns

Charlie Schwartz is a little better each day. Please continue to pray for him. His doctor has told him he will feel better after the third day. He’s ready for that.

Ruby Schwartz is progressing and may get to leave the hospital today.

Mary Varnado‘s surgery will be today, rather than yesterday.

Pray for others who are not listed here, but who are on your prayer list or who come to you your thoughts.

Read the Bible Every Day

• September 18
• Song of Songs (Songs of Soloman) 5:1-8:14
• Psalm 108: 7-13
• Proverbs 22:26-27
• II Corinthians 5:11-6:13

Baptist Press

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Pine Ridge Bible Study

We will be on chapter two of our study. It’s so amazing and heart=warming to see women from numerous local churches gather together to study God’s Word. We overlook our differences and focus on what we have in common. Our world and our churches need more of that.

Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer for Louisiana

Today is Day Four – Next Mission, Next Generation

Week of Prayer

We always need to remember the next generation in our prayers and programs for our churches. Wouldn’t our state grow rapidly if every person in out state was a Christian?

Personal Prayer List

Be sure to have your own prayer list. We all have different families and friends. Your prayers mean the most to you when you pray for those we know.

Thank-you for checking in and praying each day.

You make a difference!

Anna Lee

When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”

Matthew 19:25

Focus for Today

Today, lets pray for all those who are helping the people who had damage to their homes from Hurricane Frances. These disaster relief people do so much good out of the goodness of their heart and their love for God and other people.. Those God for the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief and others who help because God calls them to do so.

Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer for Louisiana

Today is Day Three.

Week of Prayer

Health Updates – Please pray for each person and their families.

Ruby Schwartz’s neck surgery went very well yesterday. Let’s pray for her recovery now.

Charlie Schwartz said he is home. but experiencing more pain than he expected. Pray his knee will be less painful today.

Mrs. Mary Varnado will have surgery at North Oaks today. Please pray for her and Mr. Gary.

Pray for Robert and Ora Lee Wilson as they return to the doctor today. They think they have made improvement since last week.

Read the Bible Today

• September 17
• Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) – 1:1 – 4:16
• Psalm 108:1-6
• Proverbs 22:24-25
• II Corinthians 4:7-5:10

Baptist Press

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Looking Ahead

Women on Mission and Girlsin Action will meet on Sunday, September 29th, at 5:00 P.M. You are invited to attend.

Pine Ridge Ladies’ Bible Study

The group will meet at 11:30 tomorrow morning for lunch and day two of our study. It is not to late to join us. Kathy Well is our Bible study leader.

Have a great day!

Thanks for spending some time with me.

Anna Lee