“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness,
the power and the glory,
the victory and the majesty;
for all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours;
Yours is the kingdom, O Lord,
and You are exalted as head over all.”
~1 Chronicles 29:11~
Pray for Marty Simpson as he has hand surgery today. Your prayers will be appreciated.
I have two requests for children who are sick.
- Ferrin Hendry, daughter of Justin and Dana Hendry of East Fork is hospitalized and needs our prayers. She was taken to McComb, but will be moved to Baton Rouge as soon as possible.
- Shaun Paul Edwards, the step-son of Cindy Knight Edwards formerly of Amite, is very sick. He is in Baton Rouge.
Both families believe in the power of prayer and would appreciate your prayers.
My momma got a good report from the cardiologist yesterday. Thank you for praying for her and us. Momma’s sister and brother-in-law will be traveling from Texas for a brief visit this week. Pray for their safe traveling.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
“Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;” (Isaiah 55:6, ESV).
Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, asking you to pray for women who are studying the Word of God.
Young women in Cambodia who study at university often face more pressure than their male counterparts. They maintain their family’s housework and are more limited in their mobility around the city, leaving them less available to spend time with friends. These factors make it difficult for women to spend time in Bible study or to attend a church. Pray for the wisdom and creativity of a young local church that is trying to reach these women.
One woman visiting a Last Frontier location has diligently been studying God’s story-telling. She is growing well in His Word and is ready to share very carefully when she goes back to her hometown. Especially pray that her memory will be strong so that she can remember all she has learned.
David and Tina Taylor, Baptist representatives serving in Hungary, ask for prayers for two groups that have started meeting in their home. One group is a women’s Bible study. Please pray for those who have attended, asking that they will continue to come and hear the Gospel and see their need to turn to Jesus. The other group consists of teenagers. Pray for them as they discover the Bible together. Many of these teenagers have never read the Bible before and are very confused about life, and many come from broken homes. Pray that as they read and hear, they will see that there is One who loves them more than anyone else. Pray that they will see Jesus.
* Please pray for more opportunities for believers to meet trusted people with open hearts as they share the Good News.
*Pray that the passion for Christ among international and national Christians will remain high.
* Intercede for women, and men, to seek the Lord while He may be found, even when that comes at great personal sacrifice.
| Mrs. Mabel M. Scott (January 6, 1916 – May 1, 2011) Mrs. Mabel M. Scott was born November 6, 1916 and passed away at 8:45 p.m., Sunday May 1, 2001 at Tangi Pines Nursing Home, Amite. She was 94, a native of Farmerville and a resident of Raceland. Mrs. Scott is survived by her daughter, Melba S. Douglas and husband Wendell, Brandon, MS; 3 grandchildren, Jonathan Douglas, Gonzales, Ella D. Kliebert and husband Michael, Raceland and Randy Douglas and wife Autumn, Canton, MS; 7 great grandchildren, Alexis Douglas, Maci Douglas, Bobby Businelle, Bradley Dolen, Olivia Kliebert, Michael James. Kliebert, Jr. and Riley Douglas. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lavinia Laster Meeks; husband, Quinton Scott. Private Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Lodi, TX Family request Memorial Donations in Memory of Mrs. Mabel be made to Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211 McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of local arrangements. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com James Lamar Rohner James Lamar Rohner was born June 12, 1949 and passed away at 11:09 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. James was 61, a native and resident of Amite. He was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife Ann Maloney Rohner, Amite; son, John Rohner and wife Melissa, Ponchatoula; daughter, Jessica Rohner Laciura and husband Michael, Adel, GA; 4 granddaughters, Kayla Marie Rohner, Katlin Bennett, Leighla Easley and Madison Rohner; 2 sisters, Linda Rohner, Amite and Sharon Needham,Amite; sister-in-law, Joyce Rohner, Amite. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Ruth Hodges Rohner; brother, Charles Rohner. Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Bro. Leonard McMichael officiating. Private Interment at a later date. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’ Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express. When I posted Monday that the internet had been down, that was in Georgia. Except for the homes with trees down, many on houses, Jason’s neighborhood was getting back to normal. There is so much damage across several states. You can ride down the interstate with everything looking normal and suddenly you are in an area where there is a lot of destruction. One advantage the people have is that the pockets of destruction are surrounded by large areas of normality. That means food, water, gas, etc. that was so limited here after Katrina is available there. Take advantage of the method(s) of helping others that fits you and your schedule |
Through Facebook, I have been in contact with several former staff members originally from Alabama who are there now and helping in the recovery effort. I thank God for their willing hands and tender hearts. They said “There are no words…”!
Thank God for all the opportunities available for everyone to send money or items or to contribute the efforts of their hands and backs in helping physically and spiritually. What a ministry opportunity! Read below.
Baptist Press Stories for May. 3 2011
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Across Alabama, DR crews aim ‘to do all they can to help’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35199
Alabama church meets in ruined sanctuary
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35200
LifeWay unveils church planter tool
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35201
Arizona’s Steve Bass is NAMB VP nominee
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35202
SBC DISCUSSION: Will SBC ‘fault lines’ lead to division or unity? http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35203
SBC DISCUSSION: ‘To the fountain,’ weighing Scripture & Southern Baptist tradition
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35204
SBC DISCUSSION: The challenge for contributing, committed Southern Baptists http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35205
Saudi textbooks reflect bin Laden’s rants
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35206
Easter party in desert waters Gospel seeds
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35207
NEWS BRIEFS: Firm that dumped DOMA loses clients; House to vote on key abortion bill
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35208
WORLDVIEW: After Osama’s death: violence or mercy? http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35209
FIRST-PERSON: Premarital sex & divorce — is there a link? http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35210
Have a great day! Enjoy the cooler temperature we have for the next few days!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 