Category: Baptist Press

Tuesday

“All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the Lord,

and all the families of the nations shall worship before You,

for the kingdom is the Lord’s,

and He rules over the nations”

~Psalm 22:27-28~

 

 

My aunt, Eva Smith, is back in the extended care facility in Alabama.  Thank-you for praying for her.

Mrs. Grace Helen Felker is still in North Oaks.  Please continue to pray for her.

Baptist Press (Read about the Southern Baptist Convention activities in New Orleans.)

http://www.bpnews.net/

What Sign is Hanging on Your Heart by Holley Gerth

http://www.holleygerth.com/

What opportunities to help or influence others lie before you today?

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“Then Jesus said to His disciples,

“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.”

~Matthew 16:24-25, NKJV~

Mr. Donald Spring is going home today.  “Miss” Evelyn said she didn’t know which of them was the happiest about this.  Pray he makes a good transition from rehab to home.

Marsha C. Bankston goes back to Ochsner in New Orleans tomorrow.  Pray she can receive her chemo treatment without any complications.

Jadon’s Story – Five months post surgery

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Thursday will be the day for the Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  If you have been thinking about coming, please do so.  Everyone is invited.  We fellowship as we eat supper, have  devotional, and pray.  We meet at 6:30.  Contact me if you need driving directions.

We went to East Fork Baptist Church last night to hear their youth and especially to hear Cobey Hendry speak.  Wow!  He was so comfortable speaking and so founded in his beliefs.  God used Colby in a big way!  The church was almost full.  The Spirit of the Lord was surely present.  We were blessed!

Maxine Wales Lee Cacibauda

(November 24, 1928 – June 16, 2012)

Maxine Wales Lee Cacibauda passed away on June 16, 2012, at her daughter’s house in Dover, TN. She was born in Liverpool, LA, on November 24, 1928. She is preceded in death by her father, Jehu Wales and mother, Charlotte Adams Wales, 2 brothers, Dowling “Nookie” Wales and Vorices Wales, and sister, Saline Parker, husbands, Albert D. Lee and Carl Cacibauda. She is survived by daughter, Mary Barrow and husband, Marshall, Dover, TN, daughter, Brenda Levin and husband, Bill, Murfreesboro, TN, son, Dwyot Thornton and wife, Brenda, Ashland City, TN, daughter, Patsy Tester and husband, Ralph, Clinton, AR, son, Roy Lee and wife, Melissa, Beaver Falls, PA, and daughter, Irma Bendily and husband, Jody. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maxine’s family asks that in her honor donations may be made in her memory to the Wales Cemetery Fund, 1695 Wales Rd, Greensburg, LA 70441.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

IMB int’l missions offering: $146.8M in 2011, up $1.1M

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38020

Pray for the Southern Baptist Convention meetings in New Orleans this week.

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Be anxious for nothing,

but in everything by prayer and supplication,

with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6~

 

Angie Redmond

Angie is now in Rm. 3110. She was moved here this afternoon. Wayne and I each visited her today and found her in suprisingly good spirits.

(Mary Criswell)

Grace Helen Felker

“Miss” Grace Helen is still very sick.  A complete diagnosis has not been made yet.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Thank God for the rain received Thursday afternoon.  We were in need of it.  God sent it right on time.

I was blessed to see some of the finds of the seminary (NOBTS) team and meet some of those who participate in their digs.  I’m impressed they were able to accomplish so much recently.  Mostly, I’m impressed God has allowed them to find such old places and things.  I can’t imagine being there, but I’m glad they were.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38051

We see many trucks on the interstate that are delivering food.  Holley Gerth compares us to a food truck.  I think she is right.

http://www.holleygerth.com/heart-to-heart-with-holley/?currentPage=2

Thinking ahead to Father’s Day, I thought some of you dads might be encouraged by reading these Baptist Press articles.  They’re about training children to make an impact on the world (and God’s kingdom).

Dad intent on rearing ‘exponential’ sons

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=38055

A Father’s Day prayer for a son on mission

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=38056

Plan to do something special with/for your dad this weekend.  If you no longer have a dad, do something for a dad who might not be receiving special attention this weekend.  Bless them and receive the greater blessing!

Have a great day!  Make some special memories this weekend with your dad or a dad you know.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“And take the helmet of salvation,

. . . praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,

. . . that may be given to me,

that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

utterance . . . that in it I may speak boldly,

as I ought to speak.”

~Ephesians 6:17-20~

 

Wayne and I visited with Angie (Redmond) this evening! She will be having surgery tomorrow afternoon at North Oaks.

(Mary Criswell)

Mrs. Oma Zachary is home again after her extended stay and surgery in Kansas City.  Pray she continues to do well.

Mrs. Bernice Lee told me Friday that she would be moving to the St. Helena Nursing Home Monday.  She was looking forward to a roommate after being alone so much.  Pray she is making a good adjustment.

Mrs. Teetsy Dykes Warren Barrilleaux is already in the St. Helena Nursing Home.  I was just unaware she is there.  Please be in prayer for her as she faces health issues.

Pray for the Southern Baptist Convention that will be meeting in New Orleans Next Week.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Pray you will be able to boldly speak as God leads you.

Anna Lee

Friday

“He who believes in the Son has everlasting life;

and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life.”

~John 3:36a, NKJV~

Ora Lee Wilson asks for prayer for Shantell Billiot and her husband.  They were in hopes to adopt some foster children this week, but the judge gave a parent six months to become a real parent.  Shantell and her husband were really looking forward to having the children permanently.  Pray for their broken hearts.  Pray the final outcome of this situation is what is best for the children.

Mr. “Cete” Dillon is still not 100% well.  More tests were done yesterday.  Pray for him to feel 100% soon.

Mrs. Mary Y. Miller has four more weeks of keeping off her foot.  Pray her foot is completely healed at that time.

David Allen was released from North Oaks last night.  Pray he can get to feeling much better soon.

Mrs. Oma Zachary learned she has recovered from heart surgery enough that she can return to her home in Amite.

Mr. Donald Spring continues to improve at rehab in Kentwood.  Pray he will soon be able to go home.

Marsha Bankston got a port for dialysis this week.  Pray the kidney problem will get better so she can continue the chemo.  Pray for Larry as he stand by Marsha’s side.

I have discovered that my Wednesday morning post is not here.  I had posted the VBS schedules for various churches.  I’ll try to repost that this afternoon.

Pray for FBC, Kentwood as we have our last day of VBS today and family night tonight at 7:00.  This will be followed by a fellowship with homemade cookies and brownies.  Come to support and encourage the children.

I think and hope many of you may be interested in this Baptist Press article.

APOLOGETICS: How were the books of the New Testament chosen?

Timothy Paul Jones

Posted on Jun 7, 2012
From a Facebook post

Believing Christ died – that’s history; believing Christ for me  – that’s salvation!  Our Daily Bread

Anna Lee

Tuesday

TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB
JUNE 6, 2012

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).

  • WORLD LEADERS – “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt of Sweden (northwestern Europe, between Norway and Finland).
  • DEAF PEOPLES – Across South America, there are hundreds of towns where the Deaf communities do not have access to a church in their heart language. What is their heart language? Sign Language. These Deaf men and women are looking for answers in their troubled and confused world. Deaf nationals A and O began visiting and inviting the Deaf to a new Deaf Bible study. The first meeting was held in January. This small Bible study has grown and now has an average attendance of 11 Deaf, with a high attendance of 21. What a blessing it is to see this small Bible study group grow to become a church in such a short time! Pray for A and O to have wisdom as they teach weekly. Ask the Holy Spirit to touch the hearts of the Deaf, and pray that Deaf will be ready to “see” His stories and respond in faith. Pray that His Word will spread quickly and result in many Deaf following Jesus.
  • FUTA TORO FULANI OF WEST AFRICA (FU-tah TOH-roh fu-LAH-nee) – Many young people are discouraged because the school year has been declared “void.” Due to strikes and disruptions of one kind or another, it has been decided that insufficient credit has been earned this year for the material to count, so the whole year must be repeated by all the students next year. This puts a financial burden on families and does little to motivate students. These young people are at a very critical time in their lives. They stand with one foot rooted in family and traditions and the other stepping towards the future, ready to break ties and try new ideas, yet they are also losing hope and seeking truth. Where will they find it? We know that the Father’s Word speaks the message of life they need to learn, but who will share this lesson with them? How will they hear unless someone tells them? Who will go? How can they go unless they are sent? Ask the Father to raise up those who can bring the message of hope and life that this generation needs to hear. Ask Him to reveal to you what your part can be in seeing it come to pass.
 Mrs. Oma Zachary was released by a doctor to return to her home in the Amite area.  Thank-you, God, for taking care of this sweet lady.
Pray for Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell as she is preparing for her treatment.  Thank God for her family’s and friend’s support during this time.
Continue to pray for Marsha C. Bankston as she continues to “do everything the hard way”!  Thank-God for her family’s support during this time.

 VBS Schedules

  • FBC, Kentwood – This week – 6:30-11:30 – Commencement Friday night
  • Kentwood Methodist – June 11 – 15 – 9:00 – Noon – Registration forms available at the church office
  • New Zion, Kentwood – June 10-15 – 5:30-8:30 – Walk-in can register at 5:30 on the 10th
  • East Fork, Kentwood – June 25-29 – 6:00 – 8:30 – Commencement Sunday at 6 P.M.
  • Spring Creek, Kentwood – July 9-13 – 6-8:30 P.M.
  • The Lord’s Church, Kentwood – July 9-13 –  6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
  • FBC, Greensburg – July 23-27 – 5;30-8:00 – Registration July 22nd

What wonderful opportunities for area children and volunteer opportunities for adults!

 

Commission Stories

http://www.commissionstories.com/

Baptist Press

https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/137be8fadfddc146

 

Thank-God for this new day and new opportunities He has provided.  Make it special!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Blessed be God,

who has not turned away my prayer,

nor His mercy from me!

~Psalm 66:20~

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell had several seizures yesterday and was admitted back into North Oaks.  Please continue to pray for her, Mr. John Alan, and the other family members.

The Hatchel’s first plane leaves New Orleans at 2 P.M.  Pray for all to go well as they prepare to leave the seminary this morning.  There are lots of friends to say good-bye to.

Baptist Press News

http://www.bpnews.net/

Today’s Devotional

http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/living-love/

Find God’s love in your little world today.

Anna Lee

Memorial Day

“Let the peoples praise You, O God;

Let all the peoples praise You.”

~Psalm 67:3, NKJV~

Thanksgiving is a day when we pause to give thanks for the things we have.  

Memorial Day is a day when we pause to give thanks to/for the people who fought for the things we have.

 

Read this article to learn how some other American are celebrating today

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37911

Marsha Bankston is heading to Ochsner in New Orleans today for to days of chemo (days 3 and 4).  Pray for her to be strong enough and her body to be ready for these treatments.  Pray for Larry as he faithfully helps her through this.

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell is looking forward to her treatments.  She has been released from the hospital and is staying with family close by in Ponchatoula.  Mr. John Alan is sticking close by her side.

Doc and Dora Magee

Hi everybody,

It’s been a while since we’ve had an update on Doc and Dora Magee.  I gave them a call today and found that they are now on the road to recovery, but their computer is sick.  It will be several days before they can communicate via e-mail, so she asked me to send out a brief update to everyone and she will fill in the blanks as soon as possible. So, here goes, with a disclaimer in case I get some of the facts not quite right:

  • ·         DERRY: On Thursday May 17 Derry had a heart procedure called the “Lariat”. This is some sort of procedure to help prevent future strokes, in light of the fact that he is unable to take blood thinners, and was done by the same surgeons who had done previous heart procedures for him at a hospital in Austin.  Nita flew to College Station and took Derry and also remained with him for the 3 days he was hospitalized and then came home with him, too.  The procedure went very well.  (Dora was unable to go … read on.)
  • ·         Shortly after getting home, however, Derry began having excruciating abdominal pain and was taken to the ER there in College Station.  Tests revealed pancreatitis and gallstones in the bile duct.  Laparoscopic surgery was done to remove the stones and he is recuperating well from this procedure.
  • ·         Derry continues to make progress from the effects of his stroke and continues physical and occupational therapy at home.  He no longer needs speech therapy, Dora said.
  • ·         DORA:   Soon after Derry was discharged from the rehab facility, Dora was flat on her back with an injured sacroiliac.  (Don’t ask me what that is! But you can look it up – I just did. OUCH!)  She had severe pain and was unable to do anything but lie flat.  Apparently, she had over-extended herself, maybe lifting too much, whatever.  She is healing from this ordeal and is now able to drive, so things are looking up.

The good news is that they have household help called “Comfort Help”, an agency that provides all kinds of help with personal hygiene, cleaning, laundry, and even cooking, I believe. So, things are better, and hopefully the good progress will continue. She regrets that she has been unable to communicate, but with her being “down”, and now the computer is down (wonder if it had a virus J?), things have been on hold! As Derry, said, “We have been through the wringer!”

 Please continue to keep Dora and Derry in your prayers.  I am sure I am overlooking some, so please forward this to anyone you wish.

Velta G. Morris

 

More VBS information

  • FBC, Kentwood; June 4-8; 8:30-11:30; Visit church office this week to register, get a shirt, and for music CD
  • FBC, Amite; Begins Tuesday, May 29th; 8:30-12:00
  • New Zion Baptist Church: June 10-15: 5:30-8:30

Pray for the Hatchels.  In two days, they will begin their trip home to Prague.  Thank God for allowing Boyd to be healthy for the next term overseas.  Pray all goes well with them and their luggage as they travel.  Pray for them as they work hard to prepare the house for the next missionary family’s stay.

Have a great day remembering those who served in the military that we might have the freedoms we enjoy today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“All of you together are Christ’s body,

and each one of you  is a separate and necessary part of it.”

~1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT~

I hope you read that verse and thought about it.  You are not only important, but necessary!

Marsha C. Bankston is home, but looking forward to going to Ochsner again Monday.  Please pray she is strong enough and the blood work doesn’t cause another delay in her chemo.  Continue to pray for her family as they help care for her.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell as she gets stronger and ready for treatment.  Pray for her family as they support her during this time.

We had the almost two days with the Hatchels here.  We had a great time!  Wednesday will be here before we know it!  I thank God for the sweet times we have had together.  Pray for them as they complete the final tasks in packing and cleaning in preparation for their trip “home”.  Pray they will be rested enough for the long journey.

Billy W. Lambert
(February 13, 1933 – May 25, 2012)

A resident of Ponchatoula, he died at 3:53 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012 at Heritage Healthcare of Hammond. He was born February 13, 1933 in Franklinton and was 79 years of age. He is survived by wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Peterman Lambert, Ponchatoula; 3 daughters, Margaret King and husband, Mike, Franklinton, Carole Lagroue and fiancé, Warren Armstrong, Pine Grove and Judy Lambert, Denham Springs; 1 son, Steve Bailey and wife, Lois, Pride; 1 sister, Bonnie Sue Johnson and husband, Joe, Gonzales; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Rena Faye Davidson Lambert; son, Randy Bailey; parents, Lawrence and Missouri Lambert; 4 sisters, Myrtle Sumrall, Myrtis Holden, Joyce Sandifer and Frances Hughes; 3 brothers, Prentiss “Red” Lambert, Denman “Slim” Lambert and Bobby “Bull” Lambert; 2 infant grandchildren, Jamie Lynn Meyn and Alice Danielle Ardillo. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 28, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Jake Williams. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read and think about this devotional.
Baptist Press – I think you will find several very good, timely articles here.
Have a great day.  Do a few things today so tomorrow will be less stressful.  Then, have a fantastic Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee

 

Friday

“But certainly God has heard me;

He has attended to the voice of my prayer.”

~Psalm 66:19~

David Allen is feeling much better.  He thanks you for your prayers.  Continue to pray for him as he continues treatment.

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell and her family are looking ahead to the treatment plan set up for her.  Pray it goes well.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional

http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2012-05-25

Have a fantastic Friday!

Anna Lee