Month: March 2011

Friday

“We are God’s workmanship,

created in Christ Jesus to do good works

which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

~Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)~


….please add Charles Rowland to the prayer list, he is experiences health issues right now and in the hospital in New Orleans.
Thanks
Debbie Powers

Mrs. Martha Dykes Traylor went home from the hospital yesterday.  Continue to pray for her improvement.

 

UPDATE: IMB missionaries in east Japan to relocate

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34860

 

Pray for the world situation this morning and pray for those who can make a difference.


THE SEARCH IS ON

The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers.  He dialed the employee’s home phone number and was greeted with a child whispering, “Hello?”

Feeling put out at the inconvenience of having to talk to a youngster, the boss asked, “Is your Daddy home?”  “Yes”, whispered the small voice.

“May I talk with him?”, the man asked.  To the surprise of the boss, the small voice whispered, “No.”

Wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, “Is your Mommy there?” “Yes”, came the answer.  “May I talk with her?”  Again the small voice whispered, “No.”

Knowing that it was not likely that a young child would be left home alone, the boss decided he would just leave a message with the person who should be there watching over the child.

“Is there anyone there besides you?”, the boss asked the child.  “Yes”, whispered the child,  “A policeman.”

Wondering what an officer would be doing at his employee’s home, the boss asked, “May I speak with the policeman?”  “No, he’s busy”, whispered the child.  “Busy doing what?”, asked the boss.  “Talking to Daddy and Mommy and the fireman”, came the whispered answer.

Growing concerned and even worried as he heard a loud noise through the earpiece on the phone, the boss asked, “What is that noise?”

“A hello-copper”, answered the whispering voice.  “What is going on there?”, asked the boss, now alarmed.

In an awed voice the child answered,  “The search team just landed the hello-copper!”

Alarmed, concerned and more than just a little frustrated the boss asked, “Why are they there?”

Still whispering, the young voice replied along with a muffled giggle, “They’re looking for me!”

It reminds me of how we act toward God at times.  When we have done something that we know is wrong, we sometimes, like Adam and Eve in the garden, try to hide from God.  Not physically, of course.  But we try to distance ourselves from God by neglecting worship with God’s people, Bible study, prayer.  We try to avoid God, hoping He won’t notice.

But like the little boy in the story, we know that God is searching for us, doing everything in His power to bring us back.  And even at times when I’ve done something I’m ashamed of, I appreciate that so much.

“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?….Or what woman, having ten coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it?” (Luke 15:4,8)

Is Somebody looking for you today?

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

 

Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

Please add Rufus Williams to your pray list.  He is experiencing some heart issues.  I know he would appreciate your prayers.

 

 

From Bro. Stan (Director of Missions)

Please be in prayer for Bro. Jeff Phillips, Associate Pastor of Milldale Baptist. He was injured in Haiti and is in a hospital in Miami. He was involved in a bus accident on his way leaving Haiti and has sustained significant facial injuries and possible contusion on his brain. His wife, Charity, has pnuemonia and is not able to be with Jeff at this time.-Bro. Stan

Thursday

“All nations whom You have made

shall come and worship before You,

O Lord,

and shall glorify Your name.”

~Psalm 86:9~

 

Continue to pray for Frankie Gehringer.  He should be able to come home today and to get started on physical therapy soon.

Mr. Wenous Goings had a fall at the nursing home and is back in North Oaks.  Pray for peace and comfort for him.

Mrs. Martha Dykes Traylor is continuing to improve.  Her family is most appreciative of your prayers for her.

NAMB Missionaries—On Mission To Share Christ

More than 5,300 missionaries serve through the North American Mission Board in the United States, Canada, and their territories. Though their areas of service differ, they are all on mission together to share the love of God with all people.

Church Planting

The largest number of missionaries are starting new Southern Baptist churches, more than 1,400 churches were started in 2009. Mission pastors serve English-speaking and language churches in rural and urban settings.

Evangelism

Sharing the gospel by ministering to people’s needs in church and community settings, including senior adults, nonreaders, non-English-speaking people, substance abusers, families, people in the criminal justice system, homeless people, disabled people, migrant workers, and even vacationers.

Mission Service Corps (MSC)

These missionaries serve more than two years and provide a majority of their own funding although they may receive some NAMB support through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering®.

Chaplains

In addition to missionaries, Southern Baptist endorsed chaplains minister in many of the same ways as do missionaries. Almost 2,500 Southern Baptist Convention chaplains serve in the military, institutions such as prisons and hospitals, and in corporate settings.

Mission Volunteers

Our mission efforts are also supported by more than 450,000 missions volunteers each year, including adult and youth mission teams, and World Changers groups.

 

Pray fervently for the Japanese people as they continue to come to grips with the death and destruction caused by the horrific 9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami of last week. Ask that Christians will turn to God for refuge and that nonbelievers will seek to know Him. Claim Psalm 46:1-2 on their behalf, asking God to give them peace. “God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Therefore we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with its turmoil.” Ask for His hand of protection and provision to be upon missionaries, rescue and relief workers, and the 450,000 Japanese who are in temporary shelters. Pray for godly wisdom and protection for those who are seeking to stem the nuclear meltdown and radiation leaks. http://eastasianpeoples.imb.org/pray/

You are invited to come to the cabin tonight at 6:30 for a covered dish supper and a time of Bible study and prayer.  The fellowship is always great!


May you find time today to count the blessings God has given to you and yours!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“All these were continually united in prayer.”

~Acts 1:14, HCSB~


Mrs. Martha Dykes Traylor had 3100 ml of fluid removed and can now breathe better.  Please keep her in your prayers.

 

From Trudy Muse Schockley

Please pray for Jordan. She had an emergency laparoscopic appendectomy around midnight last night and should be discharged today.

Also, we appreciate continued prayers for Eddie. He is comforted and blessed by the steadfast love & support shown from family, friends and strangers.

Trudy Shockley

The last report from Mr. Frankie Gehringer is that he is doing well.  Continue to pray for him as he comes home for physical therapy.

Jadon’s Story: Quick update and taking orders for purple ribbons

I’m feeling much better but I’m still not myself. I’m very fussy and irritable. My seizures are back to where they were before I got sick. So I’m having about 80 a day. Some are more intense than others but overall I’m having more less intense seizures than intense ones. Please pray that my seizures will get better.

March 26th is Purple Day! A girl named Cassidy Megan created the idea of Purple Day in 2008, motivated by her own struggles with epilepsy. Cassidy’s goal is to get people talking about epilepsy in an effort to dispel myths and inform those with seizures that they are not alone. We are in the process of making purple ribbons with my name on them for you to wear that day. If you are interested please email my mommy the number of ribbons you would like. Her email is monica.pailet@gmail.com The ribbons will be $1 each. We are asking that everyone wear their purple shirt and/or ribbon that day to support me and all the people who live with epilepsy on a daily basis.

Continue to pray for my Texas cousins.  Yesterday was a better day

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Fast Facts

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/fast_facts.asp/

 

Continue to pray for people around the world that are facing problems that endanger their safety.  Pray they learn to turn to God to help them face all the days of their lives.

 

Japanese Tsunami Relief Fund Established

 

The Louisiana Baptist Convention announced today the establishment of a special fund to assist with response to the earthquake and tsunami disaster in northern Japan. David E. Hankins, working with the LBC missions and ministry team leader, John Hebert, reports that the new fund will be called the Japanese Tsunami Relief Fund.

 

Funds from churches, groups (such as Sunday School classes, youth groups) and individuals collected by the LBC will be channeled though our Southern Baptist partners, the California Baptist Convention and the IMB Baptist Global Response who already have strong networks with Baptists in Japan. Every dollar donated will be accounted and used in relief work. Administrative costs are absorbed by existing ministry infrastructures.

 

To contribute to the fund, mail your donation to Japanese Tsunami Relief Fund, Louisiana Baptist Convention, P.O. Box 311, Alexandria, LA 71309.Donations must be made payable to Louisiana Baptist Convention with a designated memo specifically named Japanese Tsunami on the document.

 

In addition to opening the new fund, the LBC disaster relief office will serve as advisors for churches and individuals who desire to travel to Japan and do relief work. “Our role is that of working as a connecting agent,” said Gibbie McMillan, LBC disaster relief strategist. “Our goal is to connect volunteers with stateside groups who are organizing a direct response. We aren’t going to organize our own group when working with others is more efficient and effective.”

 

Consult www.LBC.org/DisasterRelief for additional information and future news releases related to the Japanese Tsunami Relief Fund. You may also e-mailGibbie.McMillan@LBC.org.

 

Thank you for praying today.  Your prayers mean so much to so many.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Midday

Bernie Gill has not had his heart surgery yet.  Pray for the doctors as they determine the best timing for Bernie’s surgery.

 

Michael Warren Hendry
(October 6, 1972 – March 11, 2011)

A resident of Bayou Sorrel, he died Friday, March 11, 2011, at his home. Visitation at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine, Tuesday, March 15, 2011, from 8am until memorial service at 10am.

Tuesday

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

for You will answer me.”

~Psalm 86:7~

 

Pray for the people around the world who are experiencing trouble of some sort. Especially pray for the people in Japan and north Africa.  Thank God for those who are working so hard to help.

Baptist Press Stories for Mar. 14, 2011

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Japan’s Christians pray, muster funds for relief

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34828

In Tokyo, assessment team at work

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34829

FIRST-PERSON: Begin helping by praying

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34831

 

The monthly group meeting is this Thursday at the cabin.  We begin each meeting at 6:30 with supper, followed by a devotional time.  The fellowship is sweet. Come see for yourself.

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/faq.asp/

 

Remember the Hendry family as they have services for Michael this morning in Plaquemine, LA.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

Tristan Gill

Anna Lee, we got back from Doctor a little while ago. They did not have to drain it, but they gave him another antibiotic shot and some more medicine. He has to stay home from work 1 more day.  They told him to wait 3 more days and if his eye is still swollen and the cheek is still very red come back. Thanks for the prayers and please continue to pray for him. Thanks for caring, Gloria

Services for Michael Hendry will be from 8am-10am tomorrow at:

Wilbert Funeral Home

(225) 687-1850
24120 Railroad Av
Plaquemine, LA

Monday

The Lord your God will drive those nations out

ahead of you little by little.

You will not clear them away all at once ….

~Deuteronomy 7:22 (NLT)~

 

Kara Walker Faller (daughter of Bro. Dennis Walker) is having her baby today.  As you pray for her, pray for her anxious family.  I’ll update later.

Frankie Gehringer is having knee replacement surgery at nine this morning at OLOL in Baton Rouge.  Keep him in your prayers.

Bernie Gill is scheduled for heart surgery this morning.  Please remember him in your prayers.

Remember my Texas cousins, especially Micah (23).  The family has been and is going through numerous health problems.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Go to http://www.anniearmstrong.com/anniearmstrongpb.aspx?pageid=13539 to read a brief biography of Annie Armstrong.