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Monday

If my people, who are called by my name,

will humble themselves and pray

and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways,

then I will hear from heaven,

and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

~2 Chronicles 7:14~

 

Morgan Shockley has three more weeks of getting medication to kill infection before they are going to address the heart issue.  Continuing prayers are requeted.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson as she has her pacemaker replaced tomorrow.  Please pray,

Billie Jean Booty has been moved to New Orleans.  Prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Bettye Fussell has had a couple of good days.  Let’s pray today is another good day for her.  Pray for her as she tries to eat even though she has no appetite for food.

Mr. Phillip Harrell is still at the St. Helena Hospital.  Pray for him and his family.

Estelle Raborn is still home.  As you pray for her, please pray for her caregiver, her husband.

 

Read the Bible in 2017 – Joshua 5-8 and Psalm 66

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Yet now God declares us ‘not guilty’ of offending him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in his kindness freely takes away our sins” (Romans 3:24 TLB).

“Trusting Jesus”

 

This is the Week of Prayer for North America (Canada and the United States) and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering –

IMB Prays

  • 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)
  • South Asian Peoples
    Recently, there have been several instances of violence against pastors and churches in southern India. These believers were beaten and sustained injuries. Bibles and other things were burned. Pray for courage and boldness and perseverance.

 

Have a wonderful week of serving the Lord.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

“‘Love the Lord your God

with all your heart, soul, and mind.’

This is the first and greatest commandment.

The second most important is similar: ‘

Love your neighbor as much as you love yourself’”

~Matthew 22:37-39 TLB~

 

I have an update on the Harrells.  Mr. Phillip is still at the hospital in Greensburg,  “Miss” Annie Bell and son-in-law, Don Yarborough, seem to have almost recovered from the flu and the crud.  Phyllis is hoping for the opportunity to attend church today.

 

Destiny Martin is in the Youth Challenge Program and doing well.  If you would like to send her a note of encouragements, this is her address:

Destiny Martin, LAARNG Youth Challenge Program, 201 Louisiana Blvd., Minden, LA 71055

 

 

Week of Prayer for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – Begins today!

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/missionaries/ron-kim-carr

Read the Bible in 201

  • Today, we read Joshua 1-4 and Psalm 65.
  • There is a video on Joshua to watch that can be found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.

Impress them on your children.

Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road,

when you lie down and when you get up.

~Deuteronomy 6: 6-7 (NIV)~

(If you have been reading the daily Scriptures with us,

you have recently read about the commandments God gave us through Moses.)

“The B-I-B-L-E” (Do your children, grandchildren, nieces, and neighbors know this song?)

 

Reminders

  • PAPERBACK Bibles are needed for the prison ministry at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.  You may leave your new or used Bibles in boxes beneath the office or balcony stairwells of FBC, Kentwood.
  • Week of Prayer WMU Meeting – Tomorrow at 10 A.M. Our speaker will be Mary Ellen Logan of Global Maritime.  Come learn about about it.  We will conclude our meeting with a potluck lunch.  See you at FBC, Greensburg.
  • Keep up with the Annie Armstrong donations at FBC, Kentwood by checking the display near the organ in the Sanctuary.
  • We will begin a six week study of a portion of Ezekiel Friday morning at 10.  If you would like a copy of the introductory study guide, please see me today or get me a message via phone, email, or Facebook.

 

I trust you know and honor the reason this day is called “The Lord’s Day”.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.

Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

~Philippians 2:3~

 

Pray for Margie Williams who has pneumonia and some other tests Tuesday.

Joanne Seymour, a former student, had been diagnosed with colon cancer.  Please pray for Joanne.

Please remember Bettye Fussell and her family in your daily prayers.  She is seeing her oncologist in McComb regularly.

 

Thanks for praying for Barbara Hutchinson to find a wheelchair.  She now has two to choose from today and some other equipment options too.

 

There is still no obituary for Shira Easley.  I understand there is family out-of-town they are waiting for.  I will post an obituary when one is available.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2017 – Deut. 30-31 and Psalm 63

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Friday Morning Bible Study is completing John today and beginning the introduction to a brief study of Ezekiel 4-8 at the request of Mrs. Bessie Hayden.  Do you have a request for out next study?

Two Rivers WMU will meet Monday at FBC, Greensburg to learn about the 2017 Annie Armstrong Offering and hear from someone who benefits from that offering in our area.  We will meet Monday at 10:00 and conclude with a potluck meal.  Everyone is invited to attend and bring a friend.  You do not have to be a member of an active WMU to attend.  All you need is a love of missions.

Don’t forget to bring new or used PAPERBACK Bibles to the meeting Monday or to FBC, Kentwood when you have a chance.  There are collection boxes under the stairwell at the office entrance and under the stairwell to the balcony.  They will be donated to inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.

 

“I know that your love will last for all time,

that your faithfulness is as permanent as the sky.”

~Psalm 89:2 TEV~

“Great is Thy Faithfulness”

 

I am so thankful I am able to write TPL to give you some prayer requests as well as a devotional, announcements, etc.  Your prayers are very much appreciated!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

For the grace of God has appeared

that offers salvation to all people.

~Titus 2:11~

Peggy Luce, wife of Rev. David Luce, is now cancer free.  After she heals from surgery, she will begin radiation.  She taught school at Oak Forest when he was a pastor west of Amite.

Betty Fussell is able to travel for medical treatment and tests and then return to her home. Pray for her, her family, and her friends.

Mary Frances Graham, sister of Jimmy Tolar, will be having surgery tomorrow in Houston.  Join with her family in praying.

 

Shira Easley, a friend to many, passed away Tuesday afternoon.  Thanks to those who gave me the message.  I was waiting for an obituary before posting, but have been informed that there will be a delay in getting the family together to make funeral plans.  She loved her Lord and served Him in many ways including missions and disaster relief where she was a chaplain.

 

Read the Bible Today – Deuteronomy 24-29 and Psalm 61-62.  My guide included readings on February 29, so I had to double up today.

 

Site you many want to check out:

 

But he knows the way that I take;

when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

My feet have closely followed his steps;

I have kept to his way without turning aside.

~Job 23:10-11 (NIV)~

I have been blessed to have know many Christians whose lives preached this message!

“Trusting Jesus, That is All”

 

Did you locate some PAPERBACK Bibles for us to give to the inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail?  Bring them to a box beneath the stairs at the office entrance or beneath the stairs to the balcony.  This is a good ministry and one we can all participate in.  We can us new or used Bibles, complete Bibles or New Testaments.  They must be PAPERBACKS to be accepted by the jail.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Completing John this week and receiving study guide for the book of Ezekiel.  We plan to study chapters 4-8.  Mrs. Bessie Hayden requested we do this study.

Monday – Associational WMU meeting at FBC, Greensburg at 10 A.M.  Come to learn about North American Missions and the Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer which is next week.  Everyone is invited to join us.

 

Get ready to learn about mission work in North America.  I think we can all agree that we need to be a stronger Christian nation.

Anna Lee

Wednesday – March Already!

Through him you believe in God,

who raised him from the dead and glorified him,

and so your faith and hope are in God.

~1 Peter 1:21~

 

 

David and I briefly visited Bettye and Fuzzy yesterday.  She is thankful to be at home and has a very good attitude about what is being done for her.  She appreciates your concern and prayers.

 

Ora Lee Wilson will be having her pacemaker replaced Monday.  Pray for her as she waits for Monday to arrive.

Mildred Birch‘s issues seem to be related to infection around her pain pump which will removed.  Pray for her as she works to overcome this problem.

 

Rev. Gibby McMillian asked me to inform you of a gospel singing by the Jubalheirs at Livingston Baptist Church a week from tonight.  You can check the church’s website for more information.

 

Bible Reading – Deut. 21-23 and Psm. 60.  If you get behind a day or two or more, just double us and soon you’ll be back on schedule.  It doesn’t matter what day you read the Scriptures, just read them.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Sunday will be the first day of the Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer for North American Missions.  Please pray and give so that work can continue to be done in Canada and the United States.  We have many people who need to know the Lord.

If you have not already done so, please look around your home for PAPERBACK Bibles that are not being used.  They could be very helpful in the ministry to the inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.  Boxes are under the office and balcony stairwells for you to leave your PAPERBACK Bibles at your convenience.  We appreciate members of other churches who help with the needs for the jail ministry.

 

Whom have I in heaven but you?

And earth has nothing I desire besides you.

My flesh and my heart may fail,

but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

~ Psalm 73:25-26 (NIV)~

“The Solid Rock”

 

Children in Action – Meets at 6 P.M. tonight.    (I trust all of you know there are many more things going on in addition to the things I post.  I post the things I am involved with because I know the most about them.)

Friday Morning Bible Study – We will study the last chapter of John this week.  The first study guide for Ezekiel will be available at that time.

 

Let your life touch others in a positive way today.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you,

if you have faith and do not doubt,

not only can you do what was done to the fig tree,

but also you can say to this mountain,

‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’

and it will be done.

~Matthew 21:21~

 

Barbara Hutchinson injured her knee Sunday night.  Pray for her please.

Susan Rimes had a MRI done Monday.  Pray as she waits to see what will be done.

Mildred Birch has been having several health issues.  Pray for “Miss” Mildred as she sees her doctors.

Majel Dean and Nancy Pledger have each had their second knee surgery.  Pray the recovery goes as smoothly as the first recovery went.

Both of the Harrells are improving.  Mr. Phillip is still in the hospital.   Thanks God they are recovering from the flu and feeling better.

 

Joy “Jody” Nadine Cutrer

January 22, 1961 – February 21, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4135721

Read the Bible Through – Deut. 17-20 and Psm. 59

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

~ 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)~

“Breathe on Me”

 

TODAY – Ladies, meet us at The Cafe at 11:00 this morning.  Children out of school?  Bring them with you.  We love children.  We will enjoy them as they enjoy some cake with us.

M-Jam – There is a missions meeting for children next month.  I’m happy to say we have turned in our registration for 22 people.  That’s 22 who will come back to our church with new enthusiasm and new ideas for missions.  I’m so excited about this opportunity!

 

If you have a prayer request, please call or write me on Gmail or FB.

 

Have a wonderful day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

But the fruit of the Spirit is love,

joy,

peace,

forbearance,

kindness,

goodness,

faithfulness,

gentleness

and self-control.

Against such things there is no law.

~Galatians 5:22-23~

 

 

Please continue to pray for Bettye S. Fussell.  She’s home and thankful to be there.  Jill will be going home Tuesday.  Pray they have a good day today.

Pray for Billie Jean Booty who is in ICU at North Oaks.  I learned that she is Betty Taylor’s aunt.

Pray for all the students who are out of school this week.  Pray they will be safe in all they do.

 

Bible Reading – Deut. 15-16 and Psm. 58

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tomorrow at 11 at The Cafe
  • All ladies are invited to join us.

 

Dear children,

let us not love with words or speech

but with actions and in truth.

~ 1 John 3:18 (NIV)~

Sometimes “love” is spelled “doing”!

“Serve the Lord with Gladness”

How pretty!  I think you will enjoy this.

PAPERBACK Bibles for the jail ministry

We already have a collection accumulating.  Please help us add to this with new or used paperback Bibles.  Thanks for helping with another worthy project.

I hope the YouTube of “Serve the Lord with Gladness” follows you throughout the day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for

and assurance about what we do not see.

~Hebrews 11:1~

 

Please continue to pray for those who have been included on our prayer list lately and for those you know of who have not been listed.
Gary Joe Crowe

January 23, 1946 – February 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4134963

Charles Edward Davidson

January 18, 1945 – February 24, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4134717

 

Bible Reading for Today – Deut. 13-14 , Psalm 57, and Video, “The Law”                                      ( https://thebibleproject.com/product/the-law-video/)

This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him.

~Psalm 34:6a HCSB~

“Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”

Lyrics – http://www.hymnary.org/text/hear_our_prayer_o_lord_hear_our_pray

Hymn Story – http://www.hymnary.org/hymn/PsH/624

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuOkEh1H6eY – Beautiful!

Don’t forget those paperback Bibles.  

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

But you, dear friends,

by building yourselves up in your most holy faith

and praying in the Holy Spirit,

~Jude 1:20~

 

 

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is better.  Phyllis is still staying with her.  Mr. Phillip is still at Greensburg and slowly improving.  Keep praying, please.

Bettye Fussell was set to come home yesterday.  I know home will look so good to her. Please continue to pray for her.

 

Joe Crowe of Bolivar passed away yesterday.  I’ll post arrangements when they are available.  Please pray for Susanne and other family members.

 

Read the Bible – Deut. 10-12 and Psm. 56

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

 

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God

with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

This is the first and greatest commandment.

And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

~ Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV)~

“Take My Life and Let it Be”

 

Sunday Night – FBC, Kentwood – Concert by the Richards – 6 P.M.  (I’ve never heard or heard of this group, but I understand this couple sings wonderfully.) . You are invited to join us for the free concert.

Don’t forget to collect the used PAPERBACK Bibles for the jail ministry.  There is a box under the stairwell or bring your own box.  New PAPERBACK Bibles are also appreciated.

Monday, March 6th – Associational WMU Meeting at FBC, Greensburg at 10:00 to learn about the Annie Armstrong focus  for 2017 – Potluck lunch/Fellowship to follow.  Everyone is welcome whether you participate in WMU or not.  You can bring your PAPERBACK Bibles when your come.

 

Anna Lee

Friday

I have fought the good fight,

I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith.

~2 Timothy 4:7~

 

Today, let’s pray for Adrian Phillips whose blood sugar level got too low.   Thankfully, he got some good help and is better.

Pray for Joe and Susanne Crowe.  Joe is having Hospice care in Baton Rouge.  They are from the Amite area.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Scarlett Splane was in a traffic accident and tore her foot/ankle area up.  She’s had extensive surgery at Ochsner on Jefferson Highway and will be “out of commission” for about six weeks.  Please pray for her and help her out in a very practical way if you can.

The flu continues to spread.  It’s a form that was not covered by the vaccine, so the injection will not protect you from it.  As always, using good judgment is wise.

 

Scripture Reading – Deut. 7-9 and Psm. 55

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “

plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.

Then you will call on me and come and pray to me,

and I will listen to you.

You will seek me

and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

~Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)~

“In His Time”

Announcements

  • Today’s Bible Study – John 20
  • Sunday – Last day for children to turn in forms for mission trip
  • I’m again collecting PAPERBACK Bibles, new or used, to be distributed to prisoners at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.  You can leave them at FBC, Kentwood.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Meet at The Cafe at 11:00
  • Monday, March 6 – Associational WMU Focus on Annie Armstrong Offering

 

 

Reminder – If you have a request for me to put on The Prayer Link, you should contact me by phone, 985-229-4753, by email, annaleealford@gmail.com, or even Anna Lee Alford on Facebook.

Anna Lee