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Saturday

“Paul and Barnabas, along with many others,

remained in Antioch teaching and proclaiming the message of the Lord.”

~Acts 15:35, HCSB~

Please continue to pray for Jean Easley and her family as they care for her.

From Becky Carruth Lindsey

It is with a heavy heart that I come to you once again to ask for
prayers for our family. Daddy (Larry Carruth) will no longer be
treated for his cancer. Today, we met with his Oncologist and at this
point, Daddy has decided he no longer wants to receive treatment. He
has been admitted to hospice and will remain at home. Please keep our
family in your prayers as we take this journey.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our missionaries in the Philippines

http://www.imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=12593&LanguageID=1709#.UoaNhGTthe7

A national pastor in the Philippines

Filipino family of 6 count Baptist aid as ray of hope from typhoon

Prague – The Atheist Capitol of Europe

In Prague, college grads form real-life networks

Day 16  – Thankfulness – Day 16 – Teachers

Today, I would like to say thank-you to all the teachers who taught me and helped me on my path to education.  Some of them are still living, but most have passed away.  I am so thankful for the way they encouraged and enlightened me.  I’m also thankful for the teachers who taught my children, who taught/teach my grandchildren, and those who worked with me as I taught.  Think of all the things you know and can do because you had teachers.  Be sure to express your thanks to them too.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “To Whom it is Due”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Determining Your True Path”

cademictips.org/blogs/determining-your-true-path/

Hymn of the Day – “Blest be the Tie that Binds”

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/b/b/t/bbtttb.htm

I ask special prayers today as I speak about Lottie Moon and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at 11 A.M.  I hope to share information that informs people and encourages them.  I thank God for the opportunities He gives me to share with others.

Anna Lee

Friday

“God, hear my prayer;

listen to the words of my mouth.”

~Psalm 54:2~

 

Update on Baby John Varnado

Update: The procedure took longer than expected. They had to transfuse
some blood during the procedure because he had lost to much blood. He
will be monitored weekly. They said he did fine and shouldn’t be in
any pain through the night because he’s still sedated. Surgery to put
the shunt in is still set for Friday as of now. Little John’s surgery
is postponed until Monday. I am sorry that I am updating late.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Susan Frazier is back at work.  Thank God for her good report and her swift recovery period.

Yvonne Birch is continuing to improve.  Please continue to pray for her as she continues to improve.

Mrs. Peggy Berberette is completing her radiation phase of treatment and moving on to chemo next week.  Let’s pray for her progress.

Mrs. Margaret Oliver says her great-grandbaby will be headed back to Memphis next week.  She will receive her “new eye”.  Pray for those caring for the Webb family at St. Jude.

The “Lucy” Bible study at FBC, K ended after twelve sessions.  Next Friday, November 22, we will begin a four week study, the “Mayberry” Bible study.  This study will end before Christmas.   You are invited to join us.

Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child is such a worthy project.  If you have not already purchased a plastic shoe box and filled it with items for a boy or girl, please contact your church office or pastor for more information.  If you need additional information, please check the internet or contact another for information.   Your time to do this is running short, so don’t delay any longer.

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/o/n/l/onlybelv.htm

Pack a Shoe Box with Uncle Si Robertson

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoebox-with-uncle-si/

Thankfulness – Day 15 – Differences – Medical Professionals

Today, I’m thankful for all the medical professionals and related personal, many of whom are my former students.  David went for a check-up and to get a report on his colon procedures  today.   He’s doing very well.

 David and I both chose careers other than something in the medical field, but we are so thankful for those who found that was the area where God wanted them to be.  Caring for my parents’ medical needs for almost fifteen years gave me numerous opportunities to observe these former students and others.  As thankful as I am that God didn’t have that in mind for me, I’m thankful He had those plans for others and they followed where he led them.

Daily Devotional –  Our Daily Bread – “Our Fearless Champion”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Two Traveling Angels” (A real thought-provoker)

http://academictips.org/blogs/two-traveling-angels/

Hymn of the Day -” Fear Nor, Little Flock”/”Only Believe”

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/o/n/l/onlybelv.htm

I’m so thankful for the experiences, opportunities, and people along my path each day.  I know you are too.  Let’s be sure to tell these people how much they mean to us.

Anna Lee

Friday – Blessing of the Hunt

Late night last night, but I had a wonderful opportunity.  David and I traveled with others to Blessing of the Hunt in Columbia, MS.  The coliseum was filled for the first time ever!  There was totally a Christian atmosphere.  The speaker was Alan Robertson of Duck Dynasty, who served twenty-two years as a pastor.  He shared the story of his life, the good, the bad, and the ugly.  He was a wonderful speaker and pointed the mesmerized audience of approximately 4,500 to living a life for Jesus.

This amazing event was hosted by Goss Baptist Church, a small local church in that area.  This is their annual outreach project.  How awesome to witness Christ working through all those people.  They provided food, wonderful door prizes, safety, opportunities for ministry, etc. in a clean atmosphere where people acted like God would have them to act.  This was their tenth annual event.  I was totally amazed!  This was the best big crowd I have been in many years.

I applaud the church for all they did to reach out to others.  The message was clearly proclaimed!  What a blessing it was to be a part of such an event!  The next Blessing of the Hunt will be November 13, 2014.  I encourage you at attend.

I have obligations this morning, the last of the “Lucy” Bible studies.  We will begin four weeks of “Mayberry” Bible studies next Friday.  Since we will be celebrating the ending of our twelve weeks of “Lucy”, I will not be back to the computer until early this afternoon.  At that time, I will post “The Prayer Link”.

 

Thursday

“They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, i
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~

 

Miranda Foster (wife of Bro. Mike, pastor of FBC,A) gave us her mother’s name for our prayers.  She’s Lavelle Case.  Pray for her as she gets treatment in Houston.

Macy Gueildner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner 

Jessie Dean‘s shoulder surgery went well, but was long because of extensive damage.  He stayed at the hospital last night and should be coming home today.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is improving and expected to be able to return home by Thanksgiving.  Continue to pray for her and her family.

Pray for Larry Carruth as he continues his battle with cancer.  Pray for his family as they spend time as his caregiver.

Baptist Press

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Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “On Helping Others”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “The Important Things in Life”

http://academictips.org/blogs/moral-tale-the-important-things-in-life/

 Hymn of the Day – “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”

http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/hymns/umh057.stm

I hope you can find some time today to sing to God.  Your voice will always be lovely to His ears!  

Mark your calendar for 2 P.M. Sunday, December 15th.  The associational WMU meeting will be at FBC,K.  Come learn more about Lottie Moon and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Rejoice with those who rejoice,

and weep with those who weep.”

~Romans 12:14, NKJV~

 

Jadon Pailet‘s surgery went well yesterday.  Pray for him today as his family tries to keep him a little less active today.

Jerry Doughty was at MD Anderson again.  He learned his cancer is in remission.  Thank God for answering prayers for Jerry.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Infant John Varnado‘s surgeryies will be this week.  Here’s an update on him.

Little John has Hypo Plastic Right Heart. He also has Single Ventrical
with Double Outlet Ventrical, which is extremely rare. It has to do
with how the blood is flowing, it’s kind of clogged. They will put a
Catheter in from his groin to get the blood flowing. The catheter will
go into the PFO flap of the heart and expand to open the flap for
proper blood flow. They will put the catheter in tomorrow afternoon.
They will do Norwood surgery, where they put the shunt in his heart
next. That may be Thursday, but will most likely be Friday morning
between 10 and 11.

Baby Graham

Graham and his mother are getting back into the groove. He scrambles and climbs everywhere, and she chases him. I can’t look at that boy without giving thanks. We all want to hold him all the time! His legs and arms are getting some meat on them, too. Bath time everybody holds their breath but Graham. He has no fear of water. Oh, well…

Jesse Dean

Pray for Jesse (and Majel) as he has shoulder surgery today.

Miranda Foster’s mother is running a fever.  Pray the fever can be cleared.

Sharon Gabriel

 Visitation will be at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9:30 a.m. until Memorial Services at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2013. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your favorite charity, St. Helena Catholic Church, or Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4613 Fairfield Street, Metairie, LA. 70006. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Christmas Card for a Soldier

All holiday greetings should be addressed and sent to:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

The deadline for having cards to the P.O. Box is December 6th.

Operation Christmas Child

The time to pack shoeboxes for children around the world is growing short.  If your church isn’t participating, check some of the other churches in your area.  The main thing is to participate and make a difference in a young life.

Thankfulness – Day 13 – Warm Home

I’m thankful to wake up in a warm home of this day of our first 2013 freeze.  Many people, including both of our children, live in colder climates and have already experienced this their “first freeze”.  I’m also thankful for the warm feeling of love and compassion in my home.  It the spirit of warmth that pleases me most!

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Piece of the Puzzle”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Lead Me to Calvary”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/e/leadmetc.htm

Be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

 

“I waited patiently for the Lord,

and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.”

~Psalm 40:1~

 

Today is going to be a special day –  11-12-13!

I know of some people who will be attending this event Thursday and thought more of you might be interested.  Check out “Blessing of the Hunt” on Facebook.  Say of prayer for those working to honor God as well as  provide safety information. food,  and clean entertainment.  Thank God for a church that has continued this project for ten years.  It is outreach for them.  What an outreach!

Baptist Press

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Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Embarrassing Moments”

http://odb.org/

Holidays are often difficult for people.

Values – Overcoming – “Never, Never Give Up”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/2254-Never-never-give-up

Hymn of the Day – “Amazing Grace”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/m/a/amazing_grace.htm

Yes, I have shared this hymn before, but we can never hear it too often.  The story about overcoming made me decide to share this hymn again.

Thankfulness – Day 12 – Winter Encouragement

Encouragement comes in many forms: cards in the mail, a phone call, a visit, a pot of hot soup, a plate of cookies, a hug, a neighbor visiting and offering help, etc.  Sometimes, God uses the weather as encouragement too!  It encourages us to get out our sweaters, make sure we have plenty of winter fuel, move our plants to a safe location for the winter, etc.  It’s also a time to make sure people around us have warm clothing, fuel, insulation, working heating system, etc. so they will have a better winter.  I know our winters are not as cold as the winters many people have, but it is a good time to meet needs.  Let’s “get with it”!  The temperatures will drop tonight.

Continue to pray for all those who have been mentioned here, those who were mentioned at church or the grocery store, and those whose names were left unspoken.  People often need extra prayers at this time of the year.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

Macy Gueldner’s Caring Bridge Update

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

As you continue to pray for the people of the Philippines, you may also want to give.  I recommend these two organizations.

  1. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief – https://netcommunity.imb.org/SuperTyphoonHaiyan
  2. Samaritan’s Purse – http://www.samaritanspurse.org/donation-items/philippines-emergency-relief/?utm_source=Philippines-Typhoon-2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=m_YS4G-000E&utm_content=butt

Thursday

 “For the Lord does not see as man sees;

for man looks at the outward appearance,

but the Lord looks at the heart.”

~I Samuel 16:7~

Baby Graham continues to improve.  He saw his regular pediatrician yesterday.  The doctor found him a pound lighter than the last visit.  Other that that, he was fine!  Join the family in thanking God for the miracle He performed in this young life.

 

Little Millie has had a difficult week.  Her body systems seemed to be shutting down, but last night they had new hope for her young life.

 

Jadon Pailet will be having his adenoids removed Tuesday.  This should be much easier than some of the surgeries he has already experienced, but the family still requests your prayers.

 

Both Elaine Stewart and Miranda Foster’s mother are having the first side-effects of chemotherapy.  Pray they can endure the side-effects so treatment can continue.

 

Rev. Billy Graham is 95 today.  He body is weak, but his brain is sharp.  Join him tonight or in the next couple of days for his televised message to all the world.  I think we won’t be disappointed.  Thank God for this man who has given and given his whole life in order to bring the lost to Jesus.

 

Thankfulness – Day 7

I’m thankful for helpful people who come into my life in many ways.  There are many instances when people who know me have been helpful.  For that, I am appreciative. When people who don’t know me are very helpful, I am even more appreciative.  God bless them for going out of their way to help me.  May I, in turn, always take my opportunities to help others.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Two Victories’

http://odb.org/       

Values – Helping Others (I promise I wrote my thankfulness BEFORE I went to this site!) – “Good People Helped Me when I Got Lost”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1442-Good-People-Helped-Me-When-I-Got-Lost

Hymn of the Day – “Others” 

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm

Find some way to help someone else today.  Be appreciative when some helps you!  Keep “JOY” in your life!

Jesus first

Others second

Yourself last!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

Sonny and John Varnado

Lawana Carter asks us to pray for her cousin and his grandson.  Sonny has a multiple myeloma which is being monitored every three months and his grandson has a heart problem.  John will be moved to New Orleans Sunday for surgery.   John is an infant who was born Nov. 2.  Please pray for this family.

Don’t forget to plan when you will watch Billy Graham’s evangelistic message.  Your opportunities begin tomorrow.  If you miss seeing it or wish to share it with someone else later, the disk is available through FBC,K.

Wednesday

“Give thanks to the LORD!

Call upon His name;

make known His deeds among the peoples!”

~Psalm 105:1~

 

Coming tomorrow – Billy Graham!  View a video and check this site for listings of channels and times when you can view the latest message from Rev. Billy Graham.

http://watchbillygraham.com/

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Ramer “Polly” Cox Bueche 

(March 27, 1930 – November 4, 2013)

Ramer “Polly” Cox Bueche, 83, Greensburg, went to be with the Lord after 10 years battling Dementia. She retired from Lallie Kemp Medical Center. She loved working in her yard, fishing, music, playing her guitar and caring for her family. She will be greatly missed. Survived by her children, Rhonda Allen Lamendola, Donna Allen Bourgeois and Marsha Allen Needham; and 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, that called her Nanny. Preceded in death by 2 children, Raymond “Ray” Allen and Theresa Sue “Terri” Allen and her parents, Robert “Bob” Cox and Mary Hill Cox. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2013, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Robertson. Interment Day’s Cemetery. Pallbears will be her grandsons, Scot Johnson, Clint Johnson, Trent Bourgeois, Kyle Turner, Patrick Allen, Cody Needham and Terry Allen.

Baptist Press 

BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Season for Everything”

http://odb.org/

Values – Spread Your Wings – “Signs Amongst Other Little Things”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1443-Signs-Amongst-Other-Little-Things-

Hymn of the Day – “I’ll Live for Him”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/i/illlive4.htm

Thankfulness – Day 6

Today, I’m thankful for surprises.  My favorite surprises are not the ones that come wrapped in pretty paper with a bow.  It’s people!  I love to hear from relatives, especially my children and grandchildren.  I like seeing someone I haven’t seen in a while.  I like to get an update on them and their family.  These surprises happen as I shop, view my email, get a request for a friend on Facebook, attend church events in various places, and many other ways.  These little unplanned surprises “make my day”.   I thank God for these surprises!

I trust you are thinking about being thankful too.  It does a heart good.

Anna Lee