And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Romans 5:5
Read the Bible Every Day
- May 22
- I Samuel 15:1 – 16:23
- Psalm 64:4 – 10
- Proverbs 14:8-9
- John 5:24-47
Prayer Update/Request (C0pied)
Kathy was discharged from the hospital about 1:00pm today. We are at Kristen’s house in Baton Rouge. Not sure how long we will be there but already have follow up Dr. visits scheduled for next week. The family and I appreciate all the prayers and support for us and Kathy. Continue to pray as her heart needs to heal itself with rest, quiet and stress free time.
Chris
I’m sure you can mail Kathy a card at her home address.
Senior Adult Lunch
Meet at the church at 10 A.M. to ride on the bus or follow the bus to Manchac. If you are unable to attend the lunch, don’t worry, there will be another lunch next month.
OCC Special Workday Next Week
There will be a special workday for school-age girls Thursday of next week. Meet at the patio area of the church at 9 A.M. We will be working in the basement area until noon. Feel free to bring a snack to share. Mothers are welcome to come work with their daughters.
Prayer Meeting Tonight at 6:00
Prayer meeting is not only for adults, but for youth and children. The nursery is open for babies. Come check it out at FBC, Kentwood!
Prayer Focus Today
Let’s pray for visitors in our churches to find their “home” and to enjoy being a part of a church family.
Do you have dreams? I do.
Early this morning when I looked at the clock, I decided that even though The Prayer Link was calling me to the computer, my wonderful, but very unusual, dream called for me to stay in bed and dream a while longer. In Sunday School, we have been studying about Joseph and his ability to interpret dreams. I don’t want an interpretation. I just want to enjoy my dream a while longer.
My dream involved a young female mother and super talented musician who passed away. Her burial became an extraordinary musical celebration of God’s love and care. It was kind of like the story of Joseph, but focused on the God’s love for the young mother. I hope you don’t mind me sharing a little with you.
At the carefully manicured cemetery, there were chairs for a small group arranged in a square, something like 10 chairs by 10 chairs, and with no canopy. There was a piano, but not a podium. Once everyone was there, the people were asked to be seated.
Immediately the young husband went to the piano. He played and sang in such a beautiful way, not a sad song about losing his wife, but a happy song about heaven.
Then, for about an hour, the husband, the young child of about four years, family members, church members, including a few children from the Sunday night choir the man and wife taught each week, etc. took turns and sang and played the piano and other instruments. It was the greatest concert and/or funeral service I ever attended.
I felt the love of God, even in the cemetery. I was carried away with the wonderful talents exhibited that day, but didn’t feel like it was anything but heavenly.
I peeped at the clock, closed my eyes again, and said to myself, “Let the music continue!” Eventually, I had to leave the beautiful concert and get up. I enjoyed so many people with beautiful singing skills, people who excelled in playing various instruments, and people, like me, who were so thankful to be there to be a part of this “heavenly concert”!
The dream spoke of talent, family love, God’s love, and heavenly music! I’m not sure how I got a “ticket” to attend, but I am so thankful I “saw” and heard this very special concert.
I just let David read these thoughts. He said, “You dreamed this?” I did. I cannot explain why, but it was WONDERFUL! Thanks for being my audience. I don’t sing, but I certainly enjoy music!
I hope God sends some “heavenly music” to you today, even if you have to find a good channel on the television or listen to music on your phone.
“Tapping my toes!”
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 