Author: Anna Lee

Thursday

“I will praise You, Lord, among the peoples;

I will sing praises to You among the nations.”

~Psalm 57:9, HCSB~

This morning when I started to work on The Prayer Link, I was surprised and pleased to hear there songs:

I have a long list of prayer requests this morning, but first I want to share a list I made as a result of our prayer meeting service last night.  It is an orderly way to organize my prayers. I hope it serves as a guide to you too.  Feel free to make your own.

  • Sunday – Churches, church leadership, and missionaries
  • Monday – Family, friends, and neighbors
  • Tuesday – Sick, bereaved, hospital staff, and nursing home patients and staff
  • Wednesday – Political authorities (world, national, state, parish, and local)
  • Thursday – Military, law enforcement, fire fighters, and EMT
  • Friday – Schools, teachers, students
  • Saturday – Unspoken requests and unsaved people

Today is Thursday, so I will say extra prayers for the military, law enforcement, fire fighters, and EMT.

 

Glenda McKean – requires surgery Tuesday for a plate and pins in her left ankle

Koltyn Gafford – hospitalized for a new issue

Mansell Stinson – will have surgery again on a foot next week

Kenny Gill – I forgot, but will ask David what Kenny told him.

Carey Blades – dealing with leukemia

Johnnie Santangello – beginning treatment for a new brain tumor

Flo Hatcher – another not-so-good day yesterday

Freida Jones – struggling with a decision about surgery for cancer and with a heart issue

Catherine Yarborough – receiving therapy at St. Helena now

 

Rev. Gibby McMillan completed his interim at Holder Sunday and will start as interim at East Fork now.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Waylon Bailey – WaylonBailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Reckless Works” – http://odb.org/2015/10/08/reckless-words/
  • When they hurled their insults at him,                                                                                            he did not retaliate.                                                                                                                                                                                    ~  1 Peter 2:23~
  • “It is No Secret what God Can Do”

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 29-30

 

Thank-you for praying today.  You make a difference in so many lives!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“I have made you a light for the Gentiles

to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:34b, HCSB~

 

 

Jeana Lee-Newton 

Pray for Jeana.  She’s back in the hospital.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher

Flo had a better day, a much better day.  She started chemo.  It is a kind that will not make her sick or cause her to lose her hair.  Pray today is another good day.

Mr. James Miller

Mr. James is home.  I don’t know that they solved his health issues.

Rufus Williams

Rufus is home again after a round of dehydration.  Pray for him as he sees a new doctor and seeks a solution to his problem.

Lisa Pitre

Lisa’s surgery went well.  She’s uncomfortable, but hopefully that won’t last too long.

Barrett Travis

Pray for Barrett, his family, and the medical staff as he has surgery today.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 117-118

Women of the Bible – Friday at 10 A.M. in the fellowship hall

Operation Christmas Child

Check out Operation Christmas Child on Facebook.  You will get some great ideas and be inspired.  I love to hear the stories from different area churches about their OCC goal and progress this year.

Quarterly WMU Meeting

  • October 19
  • 10 A.M.
  • Leadership meeting at 9 A.M.
  • New Zion Baptist Church
  • Help get another year off to a good start
  • Pray for missionaries celebrating birthdays
  • Get a handbook, hear about opportunities, and meet other ladies in nearby churches
  • Potluck lunch

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “Unclear Vision”
  • My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.                                                                                                                                                         ~Job 42:5~
  • Trusting God’s faithfulness dispels our fearfulness.                                                                                                                                         ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Trusting Jesus”

Bring Your Bible to School Day!

  • I saw an advertisement on television yesterday and looked it up.
  • http://www.bringyourbible.org/
  • Tomorrow is the day, but I’m not involved in the schools any more and don’t know what the  current rules are.  I’m sure it will be fine in some schools, but am not sure about all of them.
  • Tomorrow is the day!  Check it out today if you or family members are involved.

 

While visiting some friends yesterday, I was impressed with these and similar statements:

  • God still has a purpose for me.
  • He must not be finished with me yet.
  • I don’t understand, but I don’t ask Him why.
  • I hope I am pleasing Him.
  • I’m ready to meet my Maker.

That will get you to thinking about your own life!  

Thinking?

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“God, hear my prayer;

listen to the words of my mouth.”

~Psalm 54:2, HCSB~

 

 

Mr. James Miller may get to come home today.  Keep him in your prayers though.

Pray for Freida Jones.  She has a heart problem and a new issue, cancer.  Decisions will soon need to be made about surgery.  She could use our prayer support.

Flo Hatcher had a tough day yesterday.  As you pray for her, also pray for those who help care for her.

Lisa Pitre will be having surgery today.  She would certainly appreciate your prayers.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – II Chronicles 11-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – Call me or the church office to get a list of the current needs for the shoeboxes we are packing.  We’re almost to packing day!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Have a blessed day!  At the same time, be the blessing someone needs today.

Anna Lee

Monday's Second Addition

Margaret Daniel Wilson 

Awesome news!!! The doctors at MD Anderson said that the nodules on my mom’s lung are benign and nothing to worry about. The mass on her kidney is only 1.7 cm and anything under 3 cm has almost a 0% chance of spreading! They don’t know if it’s cancer or not, but they looked back at last years MRI and they can see the same size mass on it. Not sure why someone didn’t catch it last year, but the doctor said it hadn’t grown in a year, so he recommends waiting 6 months and getting another scan!!! Wow! God is so good!! Thank you all for the prayers!                 ~Robin~

Sam A. Petitto, Sr.

Born: February 25, 1934
Died: October 04, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3343208

Hellen Pray Morris

Born: July 19, 1928
Died: October 03, 2015

A resident of Kentwood she passed away at home on Saturday, October 3, 2015. She was born July 19, 1928 in McComb, MS and was 87 years old. She is survived by her daughters: Lauree M. Titus and Rachel M. Muth; her grandchildren: Tedd J. Titus and wife, Kayla; Matthew W. Titus and wife, Ashley; Lauren H. Fowler and husband, Floyd; Jennifer Hastings and Dustan Stewart, and Keri Lynn Gravois; great-grandchildren: Matelyn, Ory, Riley, Noah, Abigail, Teddi and Tobi Titus; Christina Cox, Adi Rae and Kam Stewart; and Faith Fowler. Preceded in death by her husband: Ben Morris; parents: Hubert E. and Freddie Q. Pray; brother: Hubert Q. Pray; sister: Freka Hamilton; and son-in-law: Clifford W. Titus. Services will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Kentwood with visitation from 1pm until services at 2pm. Memorial gifts may be made to the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering – First Baptist Church, 310 Avenue E, Kentwood, LA 70444. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Monday Addition

Please pray for Jeana Lee- Newton.  She was admitted to the hospital again this morning.  Doctors are considering her issues to see which in most demanding at this time.

Flo Hatcher has developed a problem with a leg that looks like it may need immediate attention.  She will possibly begin chemo in the morning!  Visitors are encouraged at this point.

Mrs. Hellen Morris’ arrangements seem to be evolving into new plans rather than the original ones.  Since they are still evolving, I’ll say for you to check back later and to expect services as soon as tomorrow.  Stay posted.

Monday

These are the things you are to do:

Speak the truth to each other,

and render true and sound judgment in your courts;

~Zechariah 8:16~

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Bonnie McMillan, Mrs. Catherine Yarborough, and Mr. James Miller who continue to be at North Oaks.

A number of people are dealing with illness and tests to diagnose problems.  One is Mrs. Velma Anthony who has been sick for several weeks now.  Please add her to your prayer list.
Mrs. Bessie Hayden has been sick for several weeks.  Yesterday, she made special efforts and attended church.  Pray she will soon be feeling better.
The Frozen Food for Families was delivered yesterday.  It was greatly appreciated.
Read the Bible in 2015 – Numbers 29-32
Devotional, Scripture, and a Prayer 
  • “Seconds Count”
  • Show me, Lord,                                                                                                                                               my life’s end.                                                                                                                                                      ~Psalm 39:4~
  • “We Have Heard a Joyful Sound”

Greenlaw Baptist Church is having revival.  Some of you may want to attend.  Each night begins with supper at 5:00.  The supper is provided by the church.

The Lord’s Church will host the annual associational meeting next Sunday evening.  Members of all area churches are invited to attend.  The service begins at 6 P.M.  If you wish to sing in the associational choir, you will need to be there earlier.

I just received a message from a lady who told me she made purchases for Operation Christmas Child and where she left them for me to find.  I certainly appreciate each person who helps.  What a blessing we receive when we give to such worthy causes!

Yesterday, as we prepared to leave church, a father and daughter stopped me to ask about what the daughter could purchase for Operation Christmas Child.  I gave them my thoughts.  Last night, the daughter called to tell me what she purchased and said she would be able to get more things.  She also told me she would be a part of packing the shoeboxes.  That’s the way you feel about OCC.  You cannot do enough to help pack the shoeboxes.  I’m thankful for that father who came with his daughter to talk with me and who encouraged her to be on the giving side of this project.  She is so blessed to have family members to encourage her young heart in the right direction.

Let’s allow the change in the weather be an encouragement to change something we do. There might be a bad habit that needs to disappear or a new one we need to develop.  This is a great time of the year!  We can make it even better by making some positive changes in our lives.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Take on an entirely new way of life —

a God-fashioned life,

a life renewed from the inside

and working itself into your conduct

as God accurately reproduces his character in you.”

~Ephesians 4:22-24 MSG~

 

Mrs. Velma Anthony has been sick for a couple weeks.  She is still undergoing tests to identify the problem.

Mrs. Glenda McKean fell early last week.  Her diagnosis is two broken ankles which will keep her in Hood Memorial for a while.  She will get to walk again in about eight weeks.

Jimmy Schwartz is home almost all the time now.  That doesn’t mean we don’t think about him or that he doesn’t need to hear from us.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Hebrews 5-7

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

May you be blessed to serve God today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

A friend loves at all times,

and a brother is born for adversity

~Proverbs 17:17~

Please pray for Mr. James Miller.  He fell yesterday and wound up in North Oaks because of anemia.  Pray doctors will locate his problem and help him to feel better.

Mr. Philip Harrell is recovering from a round of pneumonia, but “Miss” Annie Bell is doing fairly well.  Keep them in your prayers.

Continue to pray for the Hellen Morris family as she prepares to move to her eternal home.

Dan Turner’s Update

Howdy all!

I had my second titration of my Baclofen dose today.  Using the same equipment as before, my H & M reflexes were tested, and were found to be much improved.  However, based on the objective data and how I’m feeling, subjectively, the dose was increased from 100 to 140 micrograms per day.  I will return next Thursday for further assessment.  Things are going well so far and although I’m not done yet, I am feeling better and better with each passing day.  I can truly see progress now!  Thanks for the continued prayers and God bless you all.

Gabe (13) and Livvy (9) had a goal.  Now, ….
‘We are God’s People”  (IMB video)
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana missions – Be something, a part of meeting the need for more missions work in our state.  100% of the money given goes straight to the work being done in Louisiana.
Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 3-4
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Reminder for Today

It’s Operation Christmas Child time of the year!  Contact me today if you need some suggestions for items to purchase or information about giving money to ship the shoeboxes the the boys and girls.

 

Two Reminders for Tomorrow!

  1. It’s God’s Day – Visit his house tomorrow!
  2. Frozen Food for Families

 

Thanks for reading and praying today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday Addition

Flo Hatcher

Just fed my mom an ice cream float with graham crackers. She had physical therapy and occupational therapy twice today and her pain is better.                       ~Julee~

Margaret Ann Daniel Wilson

Margaret Ann had her first day of testing yesterday.  There was some very encouraging news.  She will have more testing today.  Surgery will still be necessary, but the doctors there is were more concerned about her blood pressure than any other immediate need.  Keep praying.