Author: Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Don’t store up treasures here on earth,

where moths eat them and rust destroys them,

and where thieves break in and steal.

Store your treasures in heaven,

where moths and rust cannot destroy,

and thieves do not break in and steal.

Wherever your treasure is,

there the desires of your heart will also be.”

~Matthew 6:19-21 NLT~

 

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Koltyn had fairly decent weekend while mama and daddy went home to spend time with the other kids, while nanna and poppy stayed with Koltyn. The dr change some meds to give Koltyn some relief, please keep praying for Koltyn on his road to recovery. Thank y’all!

Mrs. Mildred Birch

“Miss” Mildred will be having a heart cath in Hammond Monday.  Pray for her as she prepares and undergoes this procedure.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Great food, great service, great attendance, and wonderful fellowship!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Battling Distractions – odb.org
  • Mary has chosen that good part,                                                                                 which will not be taken away from her.                                                                                                                         ~Luke 10:42~
  • “I’d Rather Have Jesus” – http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/jimreeves/idratherhavejesus.html

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Psalm 9-11

Looking forward to another day the Lord provides.  

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

Joshua said to them,

“Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Be strong and courageous.

This is what the LORD will do

to all the enemies you are going to fight.”

~ Joshua 10:25 (NIV) ~

 

Request from Gretchen Simpson

Please be in prayer for my next door neighbor and the family.
He is very sick and need our prayers. These are the people that live
behind us in the yellow Jim Walter home. They have 2 grown kids and 1
that is Micah’s age.

Thank you,
Gretchen Simpson

Pray for the numerous grieving families in our area.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Today at 11:00
  • The Cafe, Kentwood
  • Honors ladies with December and January birthdays
  • If you have not been before, today is a good day to come.

Baptist Press

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Our Daily Bread – “The Hand of God” – http://odb.org/

  • My soul follows close behind You;                                 Your right hand upholds me.                                                                                          ~Psalm 63:8~

  • “In His Hands”

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/glencampbell/hesgotthewholeworldinhishands.html

“He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”

Visual Worship with Lyrics – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3r0CFKzILo

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Josh 16 – 20 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua+16-20

Thanks for “tuning in” and praying.

Anna Lee

 

Monday Update

Mr. Cush Shaw’s surgery was later then planned due to an emergency and was long once it started.  He did well and is now facing about six weeks of recovery.  God surely blessed the Shaw family today.  Both “Miss” Kathryn and Coach were with the family all day and are home now.

Monday

Taste and see that the LORD is good;  

blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

~Psalm 34:8 NIV~

 

Cush Shaw – Pray for the brother of Mrs. Kathryn Kuss and Coach Elton Shaw as surgery is done in Hammond today.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Koltyn had fairly decent weekend while mama and daddy went home to spend time with the other kids, while nanna and poppy stayed with Koltyn. The dr change some meds to give Koltyn some relief, please keep praying for Koltyn on his road to recovery. Thank y’all!

Margaret Bel Dees

Born: March 26, 1921
Died: January 24, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2925940&fh_id=10545

“Frozen Food Sunday” coming up!

(Fresh or home processed canned or frozen fruits and vegetables also greatly appreciated.)

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

  • Tomorrow
  • 11:00 at The Cafe
  • Celebrating December and January birthdays
  • Come join us!

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Genesis 12-15

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Strengthen My Hands” –  http://odb.org/
  • Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.                                                                                                  ~Nehemiah 6:9~                  
    ” Make an effort to present yourself to God                                        as a tried-and-true worker,                                                                  who doesn’t need to be ashamed                                                            but is one who interprets the message of truth correctly.”                                                                                    ~2 Timothy 2:15 (CEB)~
  • “To the Work” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/tothewor.htm

This is another week with numerous deaths.  Do/say things that are comforting to the family members.

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

I would appreciate your prayers for my son Will (Graham, grandson of Rev. Billy Graham) as he gets ready to speak this evening at the “We Are One” event in Ferguson, MO. Several of the city’s pastors came together to organize this event in an effort to bring unity and healing to the community after the violence and unrest that followed the shooting of Michael Brown. Read more about the event and how the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Rapid Response Team has been ministering to the people of Ferguson here: billygraham.org/

Billy Graham Chaplains Wrap Up Six Weeks of Ministry in Ferguson
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains have been in Ferguson, Missouri, since Thanksgiving. They’ll go home with countless stories of God’s goodness.
BILLYGRAHAM.org
Mr. Lynwood Browning passed away suddenly yesterday at home.  We’ve only know him for a couple years, but quickly learned he was a fine man.  He will be missed.

Sunday

I pray that out of his glorious riches

he may strengthen you with power

through his Spirit in your inner being,

~Ephesians 3:16 NIV~

 

Mr. Glen Allen (a great man)

Shelby Glenn Allen

Born: February 03, 1919
Died: January 24, 2015         (10 days short of being 96)                                                                   http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2925594

The missions breakfast at Pine Ridge this morning will benefit Macy Gueldner.  Come out at 8:00 and support her and her family.  We’ve been praying for her for over a year.

Ladies’ Night Planning Meeting – Meet me in my Sunday School classroom at 3:00 this afternoon to have a part in planning the next event, “Love Letters”,  which will be on February 26th.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at 11:00 at The Cafe.  Join us as we celebrate the birthdays for December and January.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Quiet Rest” – http://odb.org/
  • I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;                                                               for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.                                                                                                                          ~Psalm 4:8~                                             “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

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Romans 7-8 – http://www.biblestudytools.com/romans/passage.aspx?q=romans+7;romans+8

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day.  Make sure you don’t try to make it your own day.

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Koltyn Gafford

Update from Brad: “Koltyn had a ok day yesterday, he was little fussy, he did get some sleep last night! Kristin Russell Gafford and I came to Amite to get some Rest and spend some time with Koltyns big brother and sister! Nanna and Poppy are down there with Koltyn so let’s pray that koltyn has a good weekend!!”

Saturday

I can do everything through him

who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13 NIV~

 

Inez Dykes Hudspeth Warren Barrilleaux – “Miss” “Teatsie

Born: May 08, 1925
Died: January 22, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2925011&fh_id=10545

Cheryl Young Brown – Sister of Juanice Skinner

http://www.actionnews17.com/Obits/cheryl-young-brown-469677

Hope Center

  •  Donated clothing and toys for the Baptist Friendship House in New Orleans.
  •  Number of food bank “customers”‘ is getting close to 400 now (amazing since Hope has only been open for four months)

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Answer the Cry” – http://odb.org/
  • [The Lord] will be very gracious to you at the sound of your cry.                                                                                                                       ~Isaiah 30:19~
  • “Does Jesus Care When My Heart is Pained?” – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/695

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Matthew 5-7

I trust you know how much Jesus cares for you.  If in doubt, ask a pastor or Christian friend.

Anna Lee