St. Ruth Baptist Church of Gum Springs

09/15/2026

‭‭Luke‬ ‭14‬:‭31‬ ‭NIV‬‬
“Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king. Won’t he first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand?”

Thought For Today: Take the time to consider everything.

“Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king. Won’t he first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand?

09/14/2026

‭‭Mark‬ ‭12‬:‭34‬ ‭NIV‬‬
When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions.

Thought For Today: Sometimes being close is not enough.

When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions.

09/13/2026

St. Ruth Family and Friends,

Here is the design for our new church T-shirt! We would love for everyone to have a shirt to wear for our Church Anniversary on Sunday, September 20.

If you would like a shirt, please message Brandy Harvell with your shirt size and to arrange payment.

Shirts are only $5!

Let’s represent St. Ruth Baptist Church of Gum Springs in style as we celebrate another year of God’s faithfulness! 🙏🏾❤️

09/13/2026

Weekly Prayer List:
Lauretta Tate
Sam Blevins
Flossie Mitchell
Huie and Martha Dixon
Brenda Ivory
Dorothy Blevins
Regina Blevins
Jerica Davis
Rev. J.C. and Jannie Scott
Rev. Ben Thomas
Tamara Terry
Lew Terry Jr.
Lucretia Love
Murray Johnson
Ken Thomas
Anthony Balch
Ethan Balch
Alice Balch
LaKendyra Cooper
Hughey P. and Erma Samuel
Mary Shaw
Monica Love
Trogenia Turner
Roshanae Story and Family
Cordiars Arnold
Wanda Byrd
Jeremiah Daniels
Jordan Smith
Chris Holliman
Oree Manley
Chris Phillips
Jason McDaniel
Essie Richmond
Ocie Boone and Family
Roy and Shelia Lenzy
Judy Wade
Maya Webster
TJ Randon
Amy Williamson
Dorothy Walker
Diana Ray
Manuel Stuart
Nickolas Hall Jr.
Amy Williamson
Daisy Sanders
Barton Family
Beth and KJ Colen
Chassidy Barnes
Rico Christopher
Christie Franks and Family
Madison White and Family
Shirley Williams White and Family
Louise Ellis
Milton Ellis
Amena Williams-Grant
Maurice Jones
Marion Cooper
Montrel Cooper
Jerralyn Smith
Roxanne Easter
Mikeal Jones
Sam Weaver
Dorothy Moore
Pearlena Turner
Linda Lambert
Jennifer Smith
Donald Tate
Our church family
All churches and pastors
All students, faculty, and staff
All others who are sick, shut-in and bereaved

*If you know of others who should be added to the list, please put their names in the comments.

09/11/2026

‭‭John‬ ‭13‬:‭35‬ ‭NIV‬‬
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

Thought For Today: Do they know?

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

09/10/2026

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭29‬ ‭NIV‬‬
Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.

Thought For Today: Consider those around you.

Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.

09/09/2026

GUEST CHURCH: PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
GUEST SPEAKER: REV. B.D. WILLIAMSON

09/09/2026

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Thought For Today: God specializes in working the night shift.

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.

09/09/2026

Our revival is off to a great start! Join us tonight at 7 for as we welcome Pastor B.D. Williamson and the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Okolona.

09/09/2026

Daybreak Devotion
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Text: Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Lunch With the Lord: Mark 9:41