Wednesday

“Oh, magnify the Lord with me,

and let us exalt his name together!”

~Psalm 34:3, ESV~

Pray for the family of Mrs. Ruby Ziggler. She’s not doing well.

The revival at New Zion Baptist Church has been wonderful. The attendance has been very good. Rev. Bruce Worrell is preaching. Andy Taylor is leading the music. Tonight’s 6:30 service is the last one.

The senior adults on the trip to Branson have arrived safely and are looking forward to making some special memories. They appreciate East Fork Baptist Church for organizing the trip. Pray for good health and safe travels for each person.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Insignificant” – http://odb.org/

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – Projected Allocations – http://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/2014-projected-allocations/

Hymn of the Day – “Did You Think to Pray” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/i/didyouth.htm

Values – Friendship – “True Friends” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1476–True-Friends

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Nairobi mall terror witnessed by missionaries

We had five of our eight “young” ladies present for their birthday celebration yesterday. Many friends were there to support then.

It’s still not too late to turn in school uniforms to be given to Re-Store in Amite. Our project for October will be collecting jackets, sweaters, winter caps, gloves, etc..

Have a special day. Do something meaningful.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength;

They will mount up with wings like eagles,

They will run and not get tired,

They will walk and not become weary.”

~Isaiah 40:31, NASB~

Spencer Clair Webb (at St. Jude)

Just wanted to let everyone know kinda where we are at. We arrived at St. Jude’s today and got checked into there housing. We meet with all her doctors tomorrow and doing eye exam under anesthesia Wednesday. We will keep everyone updated as we know more. Thank you in advance for all of the prayers. We love each and everyone of y’all and are truly grateful for y’all.

Larry Carruth has completed round two of treatment. Pray for him and his family as they see a doctor for tests to evaluation his current condition.

Pray for the Bales/Brister family as they wait another day to get a biopsy report on David.

New Zion Baptist Church is having a wonderful revival. Services at 6:30 continue tonight and tomorrow. Rev. Bruce Worrell is preaching. Andy Taylor is leading music. You only have two more opportunities to be a part of this revival.

Baptist Press – Today’s post includes an update on Henry Blackaby – https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/1414cabe389eba5c

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Friend in Need” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Day by Day” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daybyday.htm

Spend some time with the words/message of this song. Keep them close to your heart all day.

Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering – “Get the Facts” – http://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/missions-facts-stats/

Pray for the senior adults going to Branson today for a trip organized by East Fork Baptist Church. Pray they enjoy Branson, the company of others on the trip, and grow closer to the Lord at the same time.

Pray for the “young” ladies with September birthdays being honored today at Nyla’s. May they continue to be a light for others.

Anna Lee

Saturday Afternoon

Mrs. Joyce Frazier passed away. Please be in prayer for her family.

I learned today that Keith Womack did not have a stroke. Let’s thank God for this good news.

Pray for David Bales and his family as they await biopsy reports.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Thanks to all who contributed food or money to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. You will be helping children in different cottages with meals in the coming months.

Thanks to all who contributed food, clothing, money and other items to the family whose home was burned. They are most appreciative of your help.

Thanks to the Sunday School class of FBC, Kentwood for contributing to Camp Living Waters and their current needs. May God continue to bless you for your generous spirit.

Tuesday

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders;

make the most of every opportunity.

Let your conversation be always full of grace,

seasoned with salt,

so that you may know how to answer everyone.

~Colossians 4:5, 6 NIV~

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson as she has shunt surgery tomorrow morning at North Oaks at 6:30 A.M.

Continue to pray for the family of Percy Cutrer. There will be a memorial service for him at a later time.

It’s not too late to bring clothing or household items for the family that was burned out. Drop off at the office entrance of FBC,K.

We are still collecting school uniforms for delivery to Re-Store in Amite. Drop them off at the office or main entrance of FBC,K.

Day 3 of the Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-3-myanmar-congregation/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Seeing God in Familiar Places” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Be sure to read about the origin of this song. Simple reasoning is usually best.

Mark your calendar for Thursday and Friday.

Thursday – Third Thursday Meeting at the cabin at 6:30

Friday – “Lucy” Bible Study

Looking ahead to a great day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Through Him then,

let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God,

that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.”

~Hebrews 13:15, NASB~

Paul Morgan‘s biopsy was done yesterday. He is doing well. Pray for Paul and his family as they wait while the biopsy is analyzed.

Please continue to pray for Glenda and Tyrone Harrell.

Melissa Johnson said she is over compensating for her injuries and causing more problems. Pray for her as she continues to get well. Pray for her as she continue to go through physical therapy.

Tomorrow will be the annual Homecoming Day at New Zion Baptist Church. The morning service will be followed by Dinner on the Grounds.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church encourages us to help the people of Colorado by providing “Cleaning Buckets”.

http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/supplies/flood-bucket/

The Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette State Missions begins tomorrow. Click here for a sneak peek.

http://vimeo.com/71503978

Baptist Press News – BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – Unfailing Mercy – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Tell Me the Old, Old Story” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellmoos.htm

Scott Ralston Bahm

(November 12, 1968 – September 12, 2013)

A resident of Loranger, died at 7:25 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans as a result of Melanoma Cancer. He was born November 12, 1968 in New Orleans. Survived by mother, Virginia Husser Bahm, Loranger; sister, Cheryl Bahm, Husser. Preceded in death by father, Ralston Bahm. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Sunday, September 15, 2013, and from 8:00 AM until religious services at 10:00 AM Monday, September 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Don Bassett. Interment Neal Cemetery, Hwy 445, Loranger.

Reminders – All these items can be delivered to FBC, Kentwood,

Fall Food Round-Up early Monday morning
Collection of uniforms and children’s shoes for Re-Store
Help a family whose home was burned out last week (information available at FBC,K)

Have a great day. Do something today to help someone in some way.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty,

for everything in the heavens and on earth belongs to You.

Yours, LORD, is the kingdom,

and You are exalted as head over all.”

~1 Chronicles 29:11~

Pray for Smiley Conerly as he has heart tests and learns what he needs to do.

Pray for Jeff Tolar of Florida as he continues to have back problems.

Pray for Betty Taylor as she sees her cardiologist Friday. Pray for her mother, Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, and family as they adjust to Mrs. Ziggler being at rehab in McComb. They cannot stay with her as they could when she was hospitalized.

Debi and George Bales’ son, David, has seen doctors all week. They have learned the cancer is deep but not the stage of the cancer. David will have surgery Friday of next week with some treatments scheduled to follow. Pray for the whole family as they face this “journey” they were not planning.

Robert and Ora Lee Wilson’s great grandson had a “seizure”-type problem. Additional tests have shown nothing for which to be concerned. Thank God for this good report. Pray for Ora Lee as she faces surgery on her leg.

Mrs. Bonnie Strickland and Debi Bales mother, “Miss” Lucy, will both be moving to nursing homes to receive the care they need.

Hymn of the Day – “Grace Greater than All Our Sin” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/g/ggreater.htm

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Daily devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Beneficial Power” – http://odb.org/

Plan now to attend one or both of the Bible studies for ladies offered at FBC,K.

The “Lucy” Bible study – Friday mornings at 10:00
Study of Deuteronomy – Monday nights at 6:30

Have a great day! Anna Lee

Wednesday

“…It is not by sword or by spear that the LORD saves,

for the battle is the LORD’s.”

~1 Samuel17:47~

9-11

Pray for America and our world today.

Pray more and more people will come to know the Lord.

Hymn of the Day – “Battle Hymn of the Republic” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/h/bhymnotr.htm

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “It’s All About the Love” – http://odb.org/

Receive love. Give love. Repeat!

I have requests for prayer for two young men.

Paul Morgan‘s mother asks that we pray for him as he has a biopsy Friday in Baton Rouge.

Sam Woodard asks for prayer as he has kidney surgery.

Pray for the family of Mrs. Mary Womack.

Share some love with others today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Finally, brethren, pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,

just as it is with you.”

~2 Thessalonians 3:1~

Yesterday, the stent went well for Mr. Pat Hoosier to open a blocked duct. Cancer was found in the pancreas. This allows the doctors to pay attention to an area that had been undetected up to this point. The girls are now asking for prayer for their mother who will see a doctor about scheduling surgery on her hands. She put their daddy first, but now it is time for her to get some needed attention.

Yesterday morning, the senior adult revival at Line Creek Baptist Church was wonderful. Music, preaching, fellowship, and food – what a great way for Christians from all over Two Rivers Association to gather together! Tomorrow, the revival will be at Roseland.

Another association meeting was held at 1:00 Monday afternoon at East Fork. The WMU heard from Kay Bennett who works on our behalf in New Orleans. Her ministry has taken on a lot of new responsibility working to help stop human trafficking. We learned so much! Our hearts were touched by the stories she told of people who had been helped.

Missions – Don’t forget to collect usable children’s shoes, school uniforms, jackets, and blankets for those who might need them. Place your donations inside the main or office entrances to FBC,K. I will make another delivery to Re-Store soon.

The Fall Food Round-Up for the La. Baptist Children’s Home is Monday, the 16th. Call the church if you need to know what items they need the most.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “All Through This Hour” – http://odb.org/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Hymn of the Day – “Shall We Gather at the River?” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/w/swgatriv.htm

Pray for families that are:

Not headed for heaven; Don’t have Jesus in their hearts
Dealing with the death of loved ones

I’ll post an obituary for Mrs. Mary Womack this afternoon if one is available.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“As for me, I vow that I will not sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you.” ~1 Samuel 12:23a~

The “Lucy” Bible study yesterday was very good. Next Friday at 10:00 we will study “Lying Around” (telling falsehoods). It’s never too late to join.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “GodAware” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Precious Name” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/precious.htm

This is the day to work hard to be prepared for the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“….so that we can be mirrors that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord.

And as the Spirit of the Lord works within us,

we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more.”

~2 Corinthians 3:18~

Continue to pray for Glenda and Tyrone Harrell and Danny and Kim Hayden.

Mrs. Ruby Ziggler will be moving to a rehab near the hospital in McComb. Pray for her as she adjusts to all the PT she will be going through.

Mrs. Mary Womack is in North Oaks. She would appreciate calls, cards, and visits.

Debi Bales’ mother, “Miss” Lucy, is now in Landmark Nursing Home in Hammond. Pray for her adjustment there.

Carol Russell‘s tests have good results so far. She will get the last report in a week. Keep praying.

Mrs. Wilene Howell is better and back at home. Thank you for praying for her.

Mansell Stinson continues to improve, but his health still is not 100%.

Pray for David Bales. He has been diagnosed with a melanoma and is undergoing lymph node mapping.

Pat Hoosier was checked out at the ER last night. All seems okay. He will follow up with his oncologist today.

Please check Facebook to know how to best pray for Eli and Connor.

Prayers for Eli

The Adventures of Connor Man

Lara of Lara’s Gowns for Smiles

New on Lara’s test!!! Awesome news from her mom:
Bone Scan and CT scan are negative. This means that there are no seen cancer cells in the bone or lungs. We are still awaiting the results of the MRI which would show us if there is anything in her soft tissue

Continue to pray for the extended families of Gage Allen and Jennifer Pittman. Prayers for the children in these families will be greatly appreciated.

A Missions Update from the IMB – The Crisis is Syria

https://my.newsletter4fun.com/index.cfm/fa/mailings.publicviewer&R=6602JA46408E5276A4A0A0441&M=5702JA44408E6876A4A090441

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Almost Content” – http://odb.org/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Make plans now to be at the fellowship hall at FBC, Kentwood Friday to laugh and study the Bible with “Lucy”. The topic of the day is worrying. See you at 10:00 Friday.

Hymn of the Day – “Love is the Theme” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

TeamKid will begin Sunday evening for children 4 years old through the 5th grade. Be at the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood at 5:30.

The associational Senior Adult Revival will be Monday through Wednesday of next week. Monday – Line Creek; Tuesday – Roseland; Wednesday – Montpelier.

Monday, there will be an association meeting for women at EFBC at 1:00. Everyone should have time to get there after the revival service at LCBC.

Beginning Monday, September 16, there will be a Beth More study of Deuteronomy at 6:30 in the fellowship hall of FBC, K. This study will be led by Brandy Wilson and Majel Dean.

At 8:00 on the 16th the truck will be at FBC, Kentwood for the Fall Food Round-Up for the La. Baptist Children’s Home in Monroe.

The Georgia Barnette Missions Offering for Louisiana Missions will have its annual Week of Prayer Sept. 15 – 22.

The new schedule for adults on Sunday nights at FBC,K will begin at 6:00 in the sanctuary.

Thank-you for praying for the needs listed here and for those you know of that are not listed. Please feel free to send me your requests. Your prayers mean so much to many people.

Anna Lee