Author: Anna Lee

Tuesday

“We fix our eyes not on what is seen,  

but on what is unseen,

since what is seen is temporary,

but what is unseen is eternal.”

~2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV~

 

Prayers for Koltyn (Gafford) (Shared by his grandpaw)

Koltyn was watching paw patrol last nite (Sunday) and laughing the whole time

Doug Toney

Monday, May 11, 2015                                                                                                                                    2:45 pm
We have had a very long day.
They took Doug to surgery at 8:00, but did not begin until after 10:00. The surgeon came out and said his part was going well, but he had to stop to enable the placement of a central line. His BP was too low. Then surgeon came later to tell us surgery was completed. They did not leave him on the vent this time. He is back in the ICU and vitals are good. Praying for healing. Thank you for the texts of concern.

Jadon’s Journey

Jadon saw the orthopedic surgeon today. It was a great visit with awesome news. He said that since he is doing so well with his foot that we need to just leave it alone right now. We will keep his same brace and we are to call him if his foot starts hurting again and he said he would see us that day. He didn’t have any answers as to what he thought was causing the pain but it has gone away for now and he is doing really well. Praying it continues to improve and it doesn’t start hurting again!!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Samuel 10-14

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • Lott’s wife
    • Genesis 18:16 – 19:29; Luke 17:28-33
  • Frozen Food for Families – It’s not too late to start putting some food in the freezer so it can be shared with others who really appreciate it.  We will be collecting again on June 7th.

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and Songs

  • “Where Can We Lean?” –  http://odb.org/
  • I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake.                                                                                                                                             ~2 Samuel 9:7~
  • “God does most of His work for people through people.”

Just as I posted that, I heard a reporter on television say that most of the help following disasters, such as Katrina, and situations, such as poverty, is done by the church, not the government!  I pray we can continue to lead the way.

            “Leaning on His Everlasting Arms”  –                                                                                                              http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/lotearms.htm

Who/What are you leaning on today?  

Anna Lee

Monday

And God is able to make all grace abound to you,

so that in all things at all times,  

having all that you need,

you will abound in every good work.

 

This morning, please join with me in focusing our prayers on Doug and Sandy Toney of Franklinton.  Doug will be having gall bladder surgery about this time.  Doug and Sandy have been through so much in recent weeks.  Pray that today’s surgery is a step, no a leap, in the right direction.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Exodus 21-24

Devotional, Scripture, Quotes, and a Song

  • “Tell Your Story” –  http://odb.org
  • Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue;                                                                I will proclaim Your greatness.                                                                                                                                                                           ~Psalm 145:6 NIV~
  • “Our story of God’s work in our lives can encourage others.”

            “No one is beyond the reach of God’s love.”

  • “He is So Precious to Me”

Let your testimony be a daily reminder to others of God’s love working in and though you.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday – Happy Mother's Day!

A wife of noble character who can find?

She is worth far more than rubies.

~Proverbs 31:10~

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Corinthians 6-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “No Need is Too Trivial” – odb.org
  • As a father pities his children,                                                                                                                   so the Lord pities those who fear Him.                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 103:13~
  • “God, Give Us Christian Homes” – http://www.hymnary.org/text/god_give_us_christian_homes

Several churches are not having an evening service today.  Be sure to check before going tonight.

Anna Lee

Saturday

                        LORD, you establish peace for us;    

      all that we have accomplished you have done for us.

My aunt’s husband in Texas, John Orr, got a good report on the mass in his bladder.  He will not need any additional treatment to follow up on the surgery that has already been done.

Joe Easley of the New Zion community is having kidney problems.  Please pray for this man and his family.  The last few years have been very difficult for them.

Doug Toney (Written by his wife, Sandy)

FRIDAY May 8, 2015

Doug is still not very alert. Vitals are fairly stable with an occasional episode of high Blood pressure or high heart rate. They did an ultrasound of abdomen and found his gall bladder inflamed with sludge. Waiting to talk to the surgeon. Also, a wound care nurse will come today to check his incision. Brooklyn and I will go check out two long term acute care centers tomorrow. Please continue to pray for his healing. Also, please pray for our friends- Jeanne Terrell and Paul Hancock who are struggling with major health issues, too.

Thanks for praying for my unspoken request yesterday.  Surgery went well.  The man should be able to come home today.

Women’s Ministry

  • Report on yesterday’s Bible study:
    •  We had a good study of the “Woman at the Well”, a great salad/dessert lunch, and wonderful fellowship.
    • Six ladies joined us for the first time.
    • Next week: “Lot’s Wife” (See me Sunday if you need a study guide for next week.)
      • Genesis 18:16 – 19:29
      • Luke 17:28-33
  • Operation Christmas Child
    • A few ladies have been working on tote bags for each box we plan to pack in October.  They have about 200 made so far.  I appreciate their diligence.
    • If you have not picked up a “paper bag” from the table across from the kitch in the fellowship hall, please select one and purchase the items listed on it.  We are making good progress.  Sunday, I looked at the items purchased so far.  I’m so thankful to those of you who have put your hearts, efforts, and money into this project that will take the love of Jesus to little children around the world.
  • Planning meeting for the next Ladies’ Night
    • Plan to join us on the 17th to make our plans for the June meeting.
    • We will meet in my Sunday School classroom at 3 P.M.
  • Frozen Food for families
    • Put about 2 cups of food, mainly main dishes and vegetables, in quart-size freezer bags during the month and freeze until our collection day.
    • Bring to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School on June 7th.
    • Food will be delivered to families that day.
  • Hope Center
    • If you would like to get plugged into working for a day or for the same day each week, please let me know.  I can get you scheduled.
    • Hope Center continues to operate the thrift store and provide food to families who qualify on three Friday morning each month.  Isn’t it a blessing we are providing for so many families it takes three different weeks to get the food distributed?
    • Thanks to the churches of our association and their members, as well as others, who are supporting Hope Center in various ways.

Baptist Press – bpnews. org

Read the Bible in a Year –  Luke 1-2

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Remind the People” –  http://odb.org/
  • Remind the believers to . . . show true humility to everyone.                                                                                                                                            ~Titus 3:1-2~
  • “Breathe on Me” –  http://www.hymnary.org/text/holy_spirit_breathe_on_me

SBC Disaster Relief –  http://links.namb.net/m/1/54149859/t12715-42d6626f-46b0-4fb9-9d99-af88ddb3c83c/0/1/1

I hope you have been an encourager this week.  If not, make today the day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Walk worthy of the Lord,

fully pleasing Him,

being fruitful in every good work

and increasing in the knowledge of God.”

~Colossians 1:10, NKJV~

 

I have an unspoken request today for a kind, gentle Christian friend.

Women’s Ministry

  • Operation Christmas Child – Two people have asked me about the May item we are collecting, “T-shirts”.  It not white underwear, but colorful, print outer shirts.  They do not have to be expensive, just cute!
  • Don’t miss Bible study this morning at 10:00 at Anna Lee’s.  We’re studying “The Woman at the Well”.  There’s some good lessons in John 4  for us to learn and apply.  Bring your Bible and head on out.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Jeremiah 32-36

Baptist Press –  bpnews.org

Steve Horn’s “Is There Any Hope for America?” – stevehorn.org/2015_05_07/is-there-any-hope-for-america-2/

Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief –  http://www.okdisasterhelp.org/2015/05/oklahoma-baptists-disaster-relief-responding-to-storm-damage-in-bridge-creek-other-areas/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “All Aboard” –  http://odb.org/
  • The Lord is . . . long-suffering toward us,                                                                                            not willing that any should perish.                                                                                                                                                            ~2 Peter 3:9~
  • “Softly and Tenderly” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/o/softlyat.htm

Have a great day.  Thank God for a beautiful week and another week to serve Him and others.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

For the word of the LORD is right and true;

he is faithful in all he does.

~Psalm 33:4~

 

Pray for Mr. James Miller as he has a medical procedure today.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Pray for Susan Rimes as she checks on a possible kidney stone Friday morning.

Pray for Greg and Beverly Estevan of Amite.  They a had a large tree fall on their home last week.  Early Sunday morning their home burned.  Arson,to cover for a burglary, is suspected.  Many Amite people will know Greg as a former teacher.  He now works at the State Farm office in Amite.

Stolen Wheelchair 

Lord’s Supper for Homebound

Last night, David and I were honored to be part of a team that went to the home of Mr. Phillip (92) and Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell (90).  I cannot explain the emotions of such a night, but it was so inspiring.  The Harrells have worked hard, raised a family, and served faithfully for so many years.  Their second great, great grandchild will be born later this year.  The have lived a life that inspires so many.  Love abounds in all they do.  What a blessing it is to know then and to know they know and serve God!

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Come to the cabin tomorrow.  (Call for directions.)
  • 10:00 A.M. Fridays
  • Bring a Bible, a friend, and a salad or dessert.
  • Women of the Bible: The Woman at the Well
  • Next week
    • Back at the church
    • Women of the Bible: Lot’s Wife

National Day of Prayer

There will be prayers gatherings across our nation today.  Please check your particular area to learn of the opportunities to gather and pray with others.  If you are unable to meet with others, please pray on your own.

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Job 37-38

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

  • Many great articles
  • First article (retiring missionaries)
    • A couple we know was included in this group.  Jennie and Boyd were thankful to be present and a part of the celebration.  Many people in the Amite area will remember the Ichter family from the 1950’s.  That the family of the lady who is retiring.  Other members, in a new generation, are still serving in another part of the world.  What a legacy for the family!
    • “The missionaries honored at the recognition service held in conjunction with IMB’s Emeritus Recognition Conference, April 29-May 3, served a cumulative total of 1,550 years on the international mission field.”

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Squeaky Wheel” –  http://odb.org/
  • The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.                                                                                                                                            ~James 5:16 NIV~                                                     He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart.                                                                                                                                                   ~Isaiah 40:11~
  • “Near to the Heart of God” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neartoth.htm

(My grandmother, Jennie Wilkinson Draughon’s, favorite hymn!)

My heart is tender with thoughts of families with great Christian family values and legacies.  It is also proud of a nation with a legacy of great Christian values.  Let’s pray for families and for America today!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“They continued steadfastly

in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship,

in the breaking of bread,

and in prayers.

And the Lord added to the church daily

those who were being saved.”

~Acts 2:42, 47b, NKJV~

 

Melissa Johnson needs our prayers to deal with a continuing problem with one arm.  You may remember she fell and broke both arms.

Did not get the news I wanted this morning at the doctors office. The doctors wants to take the hardware out of the left arm . The right arms hardware is great. Being the smooth talker I am I got him to agree to let me have two more injections so that will buy me almost a year to get better!!! Not ready to give up and that gives me more time to pray and get better! I still believe I can beat this!

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is doing better and looking forward to the team from church that will take the Lord’s Supper to Mr. Phillip and her tonight.

The Frozen Food for Families was a big hit again this month.  We added a new recipient this month.  He was very appreciative.

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at the cabin this week.  After our study, Women of the Bible: The Woman at the Well, we will have a salad and dessert lunch in the cabin.  All ladies are invited to come join us.  If possible the Bible study will be outside in the shade, so wear your tennis shoes and dress comfortable.  Bring a friend when you come at 10:00. Please call if you need more information.

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Psalms 51-53

Devotional, Scriptures and a Song

  • “The School of Pain” – http://odb.org/
  • I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are right,                                                                                 and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 119:75~                                                               “Casting all your care upon Him;                                                                                                            for He careth for you.”                                                                                                                                                                          ~1 Peter 5:7~
  • “Does Jesus Care” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/o/doesjeca.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

The end of another school year is fast approaching (another year of retirement for me)!  Pray for a good/safe summer for the students, teachers, and staff of each school.  Pray for graduates, at various levels, as they move on to the next step, whatever that may be.  Pray for thoughtful, wise choices in the decision-making process.

Let’s pray for summer activities, especially Vacation Bible Schools in all the churches.  Pray for those who will work in each one of them to be well-prepared so they can share their love for Jesus and His love for each of us with the children.

Thanks for reading and praying today.  Let’s each make today special for someone today. Together, we can touch many lives today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I will bless the Lord

and not forget the glorious things he does for me.”

~Psalm 103:2 TLB~

 

Mr. James W. Frazier did not get to come home yet, but, hopefully, will make it today. There was an issue with the transfer process.

Pray for Melissa Johnson.  She’s having pain in one of her arms.  You may remember she fell last year and needed surgery on both arms.  She will be so appreciative of your prayers.

Doug Toney

Today has been a good day. The doctor removed the vent from Doug! He has spoken a bit. We are blessed.

Read the Bible in 2015 –  2 Samuel 5-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“CALL TO PRAYER: Baltimore, after the cameras & SWAT teams are gone” – http://bpnews.net/44683/call-to-prayer-baltimore-after-the-cameras-and-swat-teams-are-gone

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • “Heart of Joy” – http://odb.org/
  • These things I have spoken to you,                                                                                                   that My joy may remain in you,                                                                                                           and that your joy may be full.                                                                                                                                                        ~John 15:11~                                                                                                                  I bring you good tidings of great joy.                                                                                                                                                       ~ Luke 2:10~                                                                                              Though now ye see Him not,                                                                                                                     yet believing,                                                                                                                                                 ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.                                                                                                                                                       ~1 Peter 1:8~
  • “Joy to the World” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/o/joyworld.htm                                  “Joy Unspeakable” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/o/joyunspk.htm

Make plans now to be blessed by participating in one of the Lord Supper visits to the homebound Wednesday at 5:30 P.M. and the Bible Study and salad/dessert lunch at the cabin Friday morning at 10:00.  We are studying “Women of the Bible: The Woman at the Well”.  The next study will be “Women of the Bible: Lot’s Wife”.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!

And the children of men take refuge

in the shadow of Your wings.”

~Psalm 36:7 NASB~

 

Betty Taylor asks that you pray for her as her new eye specialist begins a new drug in the injections she gets.  The injection she was receiving had to be repeated about every five weeks.  Thanks!

Susan Rimes is having problems with another kidney stone.  Pray for her again.

Martha Pevey Drago and Macy Gueldner

From Martha:

Prayers Needed!!!

I have a spot on one of my incisions that has not completely healed I have an appointment Friday with the radiation oncologist to decide when I start radiation and for my mapping. Please pray that this spot heals so I can begin my radiation timely! On another note, Jeremy sadly had to shave Macy’s head today. Her hair was falling out again and was causing her much pain. For those of you who do not know, when your hair starts to fall out when you are on chemo, it can be quite painful. As soon as it was shaved, you could see a change and her pain subsided. I too had this problem so I was able to relate this for Macy. As I have said before, this is not a journey that I would have chosen for Macy and me to walk,and if I could take all her pain and suffering I would gladly do so….but none the less, this is our path for now, but not forever. I humbly thank you again for all of your prayers for Macy and me!

From Macy’s Mother

I didn’t realize how physically painful it can be to experience chemo hair loss. Apparently the hair follicles become inflamed, and Macy was crying in pain all morning because of it. This didn’t happen the first time she lost her hair, but it sure was happening this time. Once shaven, it feels better. So because of the pain, the “male patterned baldness” receding hairline, the picking up of the lost hair from pillows and car seats, and the circle of broken hair in the back, we relieved Macy by getting rid of what was left. Here’s my pretty girl, and her fresh summer “trim.”
Oh, and I have to say that all pain went away with the hair. She was as happy and pain free as can be once it was done. My mother in law unfortunately experienced the same thing when losing her hair. Is it common, or one of those 1% chances that we’re always so lucky to get?

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Exodus 17-20

National Day of Prayer – Thursday!  You can check your churches, internet, or local papers for details of how this will be celebrated in your area.  I chose today’s devotional with the National Day of Prayer in mind.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

It’s never too soon to begin praying for our country!

Anna Lee