Friday

“And forgive us our sins

as we also forgive those who have sinned against us.”

~Matthew 6:7-9 (NCV)~

David and I watch a Bill Gathier program about George Beverly Shea. It was wonderful and so inspiring to hear him sing at age 95. I hope some of you got to see the program too. That program was like “icing on the cake” because I had read the following article earlier in the day. May people will be in heaven because of the unselfish ministry of Billy Graham, George Beverly Shea, and Cliff Barrows. May each of us use our opportunities to share the “Good News” in our part of the world.

Billy Graham’s Advice to Christians

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=34538

This devotional reminds many of us of the years when our children were growing up. Now, we get emails that say “I love you”, phone calls that end with “Love you”, etc. Each one is like a precious gift wrapped in gold!

THE GOLD BOX

The following article came to me author unknown:

“We often learn the most from our children. Some time ago a friend of mine punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight, and he became infuriated when the child tried to decorate a box to put under the tree. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, ‘This is for you, Daddy.’

“He was embarrassed by his earlier over-reaction, but his anger flared again when he found that the box was empty. He yelled at her, ‘Don’t you know that when you give someone a present, there’s supposed to be something inside of it?’ The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and said, ‘Oh Daddy, it’s not empty. I blew kisses into the box. All for you, Daddy.’

“The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little girl, and he begged her forgiveness. My friend told me that he kept that gold box by his bed for years. Whenever he was discouraged, he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there. In a very real sense, each of us as parents has been given a gold container filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children. There is no more precious possession anyone could hold.”

Though my children are now all grown and out of the house, I cringe when I think of the times I may have done something similar while raising them. Between all the occasions for fussing and discipline, I needed an occasional reminder to stop and remember what a treasure my children are (all three of them!) and how thankful I am to God for blessing me through them.

“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is His reward.” (Psalm 127:3)

May those of you who are parents truly treasure your children as a blessing from God, and may all of us show our heavenly Father the love and adoration that He is due from His children.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

There are many who are sick and many who are grieving. There are also many who are rejoicing for various reasons. Make your prayer list today to pray for those in your world.

The sunset last night was as beautiful as the sunrise this morning. Get out and enjoy a little of this beautiful day God has blessed us with. Then, do a deed that will bless someone else.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Don’t just pretend that you love others.

Really love them.

Hate what is evil.

Stand on the side of the good.

Love each other with genuine affection,

and take delight in honoring each other.”

~Romans 12:9-10 (NLT)~

Pray for Savana Allen, David and Fannie’s daughter. She was diagnosed with H1N1 flu yesterday. Pray for the other family members as they try to care for Savana and stay well.

Jadon’s Story: Quick Update

The topamax wean is going great so far. I’m not having any increase in seizures. I’m now on 45mg in the morning and 45mg at night. We will decrease it again next Thursday. Please continue to pray that I can get off this medicine. Other than that my mommy and daddy are enjoying seeing me happy and more alert. They are also very thankful that my seizures are staying about the same. Obviously we would like them to decrease but we are very thankful that they are staying under 100. They are also very mild. I’m not losing control of my entire body like I was. In fact, I can have them and still remain sitting. I’m also not hitting my head on things. So this is all great news. Thanks for praying for me!! Love, Jadon

Pray for older folks. Weather extremes are often hard on them. See if one of your neighbors or friends needs some special help with something. Both of you will be blessed!

Find some time to help others with errands or appointments. Make yourself available. Again, you will be blessed.

I just received an urgent request for prayer for an unborn MK baby who has developed a problem that will require surgery at birth. Pray they can quickly and safely get to a place where the baby can receive the proper care. I do not know this family, but will pray for them and hope you will too.

Baptist Press Stories for Jan. 21, 2011

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Sudanese secession vote could open door for Gospel

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34489

Thanks to caring employee at pregnancy center, mom keeps baby, finds Christ

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34490

Bills would bar federal funds for abortion

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34491

Lankford pro-life speech gains following

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34492

‘Turn toward home,’ Wright urges SBC

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34493

CRISIS IN TUNISIA: Arab world, Mideast Christians ponder populist revolution

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34494

Tunisia: Fertile ground for early Christianity

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34495

Land withdraws from interfaith coalition

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34501

LIFE DIGEST: Ruling may draw abortion-seeking teens to Ky.;

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34496

SANCTITY OF LIFE: ‘A Scent of Jasmine,’ a novel, Chapter 6

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34497

FIRST-PERSON: The deadly logic of abortion

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34498

FIRST-PERSON: One family’s adoption choice

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34499

FIRST-PERSON: Nutty Berkeley strikes again

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34500

Charles Anthony “CA” Hammatt

(March 28, 1942 – January 21, 2011)

Charles Anthony “CA” Hammatt was born March 28, 1942 and passed away at 6:25 a.m., Friday, January 21, 2011 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 68, a native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Greensburg.

CA is survived by wife of 29 years, Earline A. Hammatt, Greensburg; 3 daughters, Lisa Cutrer, Roseland, Joyce Bryant and husband Roger, Amite & Debbie Hammatt, Amite; 3 step daughters, Evelyn Evans and husband Donald, Magnolia, MS, Cathy Stewart and husband Duck, Greensburg & Sue Ball, Danville, OH; son, Curtis Hammatt, Zachary; 2 step sons, Elmer Whitehead, Greensburg & Clint Whitehead and wife Louise, Denham Springs; 3 sisters, Joyce Core, Central; Catherine “Cat” Bradley, Gonzales; Mamie Cade, Gonzales; 2 brothers Ricky Rodriguez, Gonzales & Paul Rodriguez, Gonzales; 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren; 39 great step-grandchildren & 2 great great-step-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by parents, George Wilson and Louella Fugler Hammatt; sister, Josie Berceajuey.

Visitation at House of Prayer, Walker, LA from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2011 and on Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Worship Service at 12:00 Noon in the Church with Bro. Ray McDonald officiating . Interment in the Church Cemetery.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2.10
Mike Benson, Editor

THIS VERY DAY, among some 300 million Americans…

The number of people identified as “nonreligious” or having “no religion” will grow by 10,337.
The number of Mormons will grow by 1,787.
The number of Jews will grow by 1,063.
The number of Muslims will grow by 414.
The number of Buddhists will grow by 406.
The number of Hindus will grow by 288.
The number of Wicca followers will grow by 115.

But how many, this very same day, will decide to follow Jesus? From Missing in America, p. 9

How will these people learn about Jesus? Who will teach them His Word?

“Then He said to them all,

‘If anyone desires to come after Me,

let him deny himself,

and take up his cross daily,

and follow Me.'”

~Luke 9.23~

Thanks for praying today. Please feel free to share requests, updates, and praises.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Do not think of your self more highly than you ought,

but rather think of yourself with sober judgment

in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.”

~Romans 12:3 (NIV)~

The Amite Mission Team made it safely home from their trip. Keep your ears open for reports from various members of the team. Thank God these people willingly gave of themselves to help introduce others to God. Thank God for people who seized the opportunity to be a witness for Him.

Jeff Birch is doing well, even though he is sore. He was up walking the halls twice yesterday. Sandy is able to stay with him. They are thankful for the surgeon and the hospital. Thank God for the progress he is making.

An opportunity you have to help a sick child:

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

Baptist Press Stories for Jan. 18, 2011

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Voters silenced: Sup. Court lets stand D.C. ‘gay marriage’ ruling

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34456

House to vote on health-care repeal Wed.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34457

Snowbound, pastor preaches via web

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34458

Floods take a toll in 3 countries

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34459

EU calendar omits Christmas, Easter

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34460

SANCTITY OF LIFE: ‘A Scent of Jasmine,’ a novel, Chapter 3

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34461

FIRST-PERSON: Jesus’ journey to us

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34462

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2.10
Mike Benson, Editor

WHEN A LIFE is at stake, people respond instinctively to the crisis…

The fireman hurls himself into a burning building to rescue a frightened boy.

A mother darts in front of an onrushing automobile to grab a stray child.

An average swimmer jumps into a rushing stream to grab a drowning stranger.

What is it that prompts such heroic acts? One thing–the sure knowledge of the consequences if they do not attempt the rescue.

If evangelism is to become natural in the church, we must have a full knowledge of the consequences if we fail to reach out. Ken Hemphill, “Passion for the Lost,” The Antioch Effect, 153

“But others save with fear,

pulling them out of the fire,

hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.”

~Jude 23~

May your blessing be many today. May you realize the many ways God has blessed you!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“God will bless us,

and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.”

~Psalm 67:7~

Ferrin Hendry is improving and at home. Thank-you for praying for her.

The people on the mission trip from Amite have enjoyed passing out “shoe boxes”. Pray for them as they complete their mission and return to Amite.

Jeff Birch is doing still well. Pray for him as he recovers from yesterday’s surgery.

CaringBridge: Macy Gueldner

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

Hazel Golmon Shelby
(December 9, 1909 – January 17, 2011)

A resident of Franklinton, she died at 12:40 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2011 at her home. She was born December 9, 1909 in Pike County, MS and was 101 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Baker Correnti and her husband, Frank, Kenner; 3 sons, Douglas Baker and his wife, Ann, Pensacola, FL, Edgar Albert Baker, Hammond and Jimmie Stokes and his wife, Elizabeth, Franklinton; 9 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Dora Hafford, Post, TX, Thelma Stevenson, Hammond and Christina Milani, Jackson, MS. Preceded in death by her husbands, Edgar Baker, Otis Stokes, Dave Gill and Marvin Earl “Jack” Shelby; 2 sisters, Maybelle Cleveland and Mamie Golmon; 5 brothers, Mack Henry Golmon, Mack Henison Golmon, Archie Golmon, Herman Golmon and Tollie Golmon. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Services conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Stokes. Interment Roberts Cemetery, Osyka, MS.

After son’s death, parents continue ministry in Africa (Baptist Press)

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34449

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2.10
Mike Benson, Editor

AUBREY MALPHURS DESCRIBES a leader without a clear vision to that of a person trying to drive blindfolded…

If this is the case, then according to research, the majority of church leaders are driving congregations blindly. In these cases, there is a mixture of “no vision” and “unclear vision.” This is to say that there are a number of times that as church leaders we believe that a vision is clear when in reality it is not.

A vision cannot be clearly communicated to others until God’s vision has been articulated within a congregation’s leadership. Clarity yields clarity while uncertainty yields doubt and uncertainty. Kenny Norris

“Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” Nehemiah 2.17; cf. Luke 6.39

Thanks for praying.

Anna Lee

Sunday

We plan the way we want to live,

but only God makes us able to live it.

~Proverbs 16:9 (Msg)~

Baptist Press Stories for Jan. 14, 2011

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Staggering: U.S. passed 53 million abortion mark in 2010

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34441

Ultrasound machines ‘save babies’ lives’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34442

Novels help convey pro-life perspective

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34443

SANCTITY OF LIFE: A Scent of Jasmine, a novel, Chapter 1

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34444

INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: Chavez digs in against less-friendly congress; …

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34445

SPORTS: Ravens receiver points to ‘the best thing’ a person can do

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34446

FIRST-PERSON: ‘Eggsploitation’ on college campuses

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34447

Thought for the Day: BACK TO THE BASICS

One of the world’s most famous merchant captains died, having long been admired by his crew and fellow officers.

They remained puzzled, however, over a strange ritual he performed daily. While at sea he would lock himself in his cabin and open a small safe, take out an envelope with a note inside and read it. After locking the paper back in the safe, he would return to his duties.

For years this went on, and his crew became very curious. Was it a treasure map? Was it a letter from a long lost love? Everyone speculated about the contents of the strange envelope.

After laying the captain’s body to rest, the first mate led the entire crew back to the ship and into the captain’s quarters. He opened the safe, got the envelope and read the words aloud to an astonished crew:

“Port: Left, Starboard: Right.”

Sometimes we need to be reminded of the basics! That’s true of those of us who are Christians as well. We would all do well to lock away the basics of Christianity in a safe and get away to ourselves daily and go over them once again. So that we never forget. So that we don’t get so caught up doing a million different things that we forget the most important and the most basic rules of life.

What belongs in the safe? We don’t have to wonder. Jesus himself told us:

“’You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'” (Matthew 22:37-39)

That’s what’s in the safe — “Love God. Love others.” Don’t ever forget. If you need to, put those words in a secret place and go to that spot daily.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Loving God and loving others,

Anna Lee

Wednesday

They entered the house

and saw the child in the arms of Mary, his mother.

Overcome, they kneeled and worshiped him.

Then they opened their luggage and presented gifts:

gold, frankincense, myrrh.

~Matthew 2:11 (MSG)~

Baptist Press Stories

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NATIVITY SCENES: ‘A valuable witness to society’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34319

CHRISTMAS: A stolen Christmas tree

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34320

In Vietnam, Lottie Moon gifts leave lasting legacy, transcending the ‘dark years’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34321

Refugee ‘limbo’: White House urged to act

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34322

Protect Iraqi Christians from extinction, international group urges Obama

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34323

My Legacy of Faith: ‘whole life stewardship’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34324

RESOURCE: Scriptural guide for confession of sin

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34324#mce_temp_url#

WORLDVIEW: What Christmas is all about

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34326

FIRST-PERSON: People still ask …

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34327

FIRST-PERSON: Fighting complacency in a Christmas-saturated world

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34328

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

http://www.imb.org/main/downloads/page.asp?StoryID=8619&LanguageID=1709

Henry L. Rodgers
(May 15, 1939 – December 27, 2010)

Henry L. Rodgers was born on May 15, 1939 and passed away at 9:17 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2010 at Specialty LTCH Hospital, Hammond. He was 71, a native of Fort Adams, MS and a resident of Amite.

He is survived by 2 daughters, Mary R. McNeese and husband Steve, Kentwood & Bobbie Nell R. Corkern and husband Terry Wayne, Kentwood; step-daughter, Penny Coon, Kentwood; son, Tommy Rodgers, Kentwood; 8 grandchildren, Ruby Ann Rodgers, Steve McNeese, Jr. and wife Danielle, Stephanie Michelle McNeese, Milton McNeese, Lisa Ann Corkern Blunt and husband Elvis, Keri Lynn Corkern Ricks and husband, Aron, Crystal Gayle Corkern 7 Teresa Michelle Corkern; 2 step-brothers, Joe Higgins & Richard Travis.

Preceded in death by his parents, wife, Shirley Jean Miller Rodgers; son, Larry Lee Rodgers; granddaughters, Destiney McNeese & Peggy Sue Corkern.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Worship Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Mike Agnello officiating. Interment in Thad Miller Cemetery, Mt. Hermon, LA.

An on-line Guestbook is available at ww.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home is located at I-55N (Exit 46) and Hwy 16W next to Hood Chevrolet and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and Holiday Inn Express.

Mrs. Earline Holland Jones
(August 29, 1923 – December 27, 2010)

Mrs. Earline H. Jones a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great-grandmother was born August 29, 1923 and passed away at 11:30 a.m., Monday, December 27, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 87, a native of Waynesboro, Ms. and a resident of Amite.

Mrs. Earline is survived by daughter, Ruth J. Stokes and husband Harold, Amite; 3 grandchildren, DeRenda (Dee Dee) Gill and husband Harrison, Amite, DaWanna Schultz and husband Leonard, Amite, and Shelby Shane Stokes, Amite; 8 great grandchildren, Justin Bennett and wife Natalie, Amite, Cody Ellis and wife Monique, Collinsville, IL, Daniel Bennett and wife Ashley, Amite, David Ellis, Amite, Rebecca Rose Davis, Amite, and Molly Gill, Amite; 6 great great-grandchildren, Haley Liebert, Amite, Hannah Bennett, Amite, Myley Ellis, Collinsville, IL, Blake Bennett, Amite, Brinley Ellis, Collinsville, IL, Daniel “Danny” Blayne Bennett, Jr., Amite. Close Family Friends – David, Katie & Samantha Davis.

Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Gladys Waller Holland; 2 sisters, Beatrice Holland and Mary Lea Davis; 3 brothers, Collin Holland, Willie Holland & Arthur Holland, Jr.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Worship Service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dennis Walker and Bro. Trey Fuller officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home is located at I-55N (Exit 46) and Hwy 16W next to Hood Chevrolet and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and Holiday Inn Express.

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus . . .

And all went to be registered, each to his own town.”

~Luke 2:1-3, ESV~

“Miss” Annie Bell and “Miss” Katherine both looked like they were feeling better yesterday.

Rev. Gary Wieborg is progressing well and is scheduled to be “back in the pulpit” on December 26th. Please continue to pray for him, his family, and his congregation.

I tripped on a footstool and “tore away some bone” in my right shoulder area. I will be seeing a specialist and would appreciate your prayers for the next few weeks. “Nurse” David will also need some prayers!

Sheriff Eugene Holland was born October 13, 1934 and passed away at 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. He was 76 and a resident of Greensburg.

Arrangements will be posted after 2:00 p.m.,Wednesday, December 15, 2010.

Denise Holland Lee requests prayer for her family.

Baptist Press Stories for Dec. 14, 2010

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Unrest in Haiti prompts volunteers’ return to U.S.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34255

‘Rebuild Haiti’ to help suffering survivors

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34254

Fed. panel: Iraqi Christians need protection

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34256

99 leaving NAMB as part of downsizing

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34257

Poll: Recession catches up to U.S. churches

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34258

Judge rejects mandate in health care law

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34262

Theologian Roger Nicole dies in Fla. at 95

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34259

FIRST-PERSON (David Jeremiah): Let earth receive her King!

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34260

BP Ledger: Dec. 14 edition

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34261

Open doors in the rubble

The South American country of Chile was rocked Feb. 27, 2010, by an earthquake. Then its coastal areas were saturated by the tsunami that followed. Missionaries living in Chile were remarkably safe, but immediately began ministering to those who most needed help, healing and the hope of Christ.

Missionary Trent Tomlinson assessed needs in the hardest-hit areas just two days after the quake. About 50 people representing churches from several denominations met in Tomlinson’s home, forming a plan to fan out and meet needs generated by the disaster. “This is an open door,” said Tomlinson. “We’re earning the right to be heard here.”

Tomlinson knows that meeting the physical needs of hurting people gives him and other Christians opportunity to share the Gospel.

Tomlinson drives an SUV paid for by LMCO funds. Without it, he wouldn’t be able to travel to the areas where he is most needed. Since the earthquake, fuel for one week has been at least $150. Cell phone, land lines and Internet, which are vital to the ministry in Chile, have gone from $90-$100 a month, to $120-$200.

It isn’t cheap to live and minister in times like these, but Southern Baptists understand the importance of giving so that we’re right where we need to be when God needs us.

Thanks for praying daily.

Anna Lee

Thursday

When the wise men had gone,

an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream.

“Get up,” he said,

“take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt.

Stay there until I tell you,

for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”

So he got up,

took the child … and left for Egypt,

where he stayed until the death of Herod.

~Matthew 2:13-15 (NIV)~

Pray for the many people with colds and the flu. Pray they are able to slow down and get well soon.

Baptist Press Stories for Nov. 30, 2010

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W.Va. church meets turkey drive goal in 10 minutes

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34171

Page announces Executive Committee staffing consolidation, reductions

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34170

Pakistan court blocks Asia Noreen pardon

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34172

Prop 8 court panel revealed — leans left

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34173

Groups pour over Pentagon DADT study

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34174

SBC regis. secretary Wells faces cancer

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34175

FIRST-PERSON: Why Lottie Moon matters

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34176

Lottie Moon was probably the most educated woman in the American South. She chose to go to China and tell the people about Jesus for 39 years! Below is a link to read a portion of a book about Lottie. I hope you have time to read this and then to pray about how much money God would have you give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. Remember, 100% of the money you give will go to missions!

http://books.google.com/books?id=7gENGVjVgf0C&printsec=frontcover&dq=Lottie+moon&source=bl&ots=8KC7iSmQUy&sig=FC_eu8MeIXdkWnF8WZHU6KVrUKs&hl=en&ei=f9EATZTJCdCPnweb97XlDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=15&ved=0CHYQ6AEwDg#v=onepage&q&f=

Stay warm and be safe.

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Oh, give thanks to the LORD!

Call upon His name,

make known His deeds among the peoples!”

~Psalm 105:1~

Rev. Edison “Eddie” Elwin Morgan

(June 6, 1935 – November 28, 2010)

Rev. Edison “Eddie” Elwin Morgan, Jr. was born June 6, 1935 in Estherwood, LA and passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX. He was 75, and recent resident of Ponchatoula, LA.

He is survived by wife, Jackie B. Graham Dieterich Morgan; children, Liz Mullins and husband Steve of Russellville, AR, John David Morgan and wife Natasha of Austin, TX, Dowd Dieterich and wife Terri Jo of Moss Bluff, LA, Destin Dieterich and wife Spill of Lafayette, LA, Derek Dieterich and wife Dianne of Knoxville, TN, Matthew Morgan and wife Taryn of Bradenton, FL; grandchildren, Katie Mullins, Hunter Mullins, Mason Mullins, Luke Morgan, Finn Morgan, Morgan Dieterich, Graham Dieterich, Dannon Dieterich, Dade Dieterich, Dutton Dieterich, Lauren Dieterich, Madeline Dieterich, Emerson Dieterich, Dax Morgan, and Zane Morgan; brother, Carroll Morgan of Crowley, LA; sister, Betty Steele of Bentonville, AR, and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by parents, Edison & Leona Morgan and sister, Verdie Jones.

A servant of God and pastor in Texas and Louisiana for 55 years in the United Methodist Church.

Honoring his wishes, his body was donated for scientific research.

A celebratory memorial service is to be determined and announced at a later time.

Family requests memorial donations to be made to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), PO Box 850, Baldwin, LA 70524-0850.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of local arrangements.

Baptist Press Stories for Nov. 30, 2010

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W.Va. church meets turkey drive goal in 10 minutes

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34171

Page announces Executive Committee staffing consolidation, reductions

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34170

Pakistan court blocks Asia Noreen pardon

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34172

Prop 8 court panel revealed — leans left

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34173

Groups pour over Pentagon DADT study

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34174

SBC regis. secretary Wells faces cancer

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34175

FIRST-PERSON: Why Lottie Moon matters

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34176

Don’t forget the Lottie Moon Tea. It will be at 2 P.M. Saturday at East Fork Baptist Church. You are invited!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

Day 4

Kabyle Berbers of Northern Africa

They broke in at night to finish the job they’d begun weeks earlier. A group of Muslim radicals doused everything inside the Kabylie church with gasoline and then set it ablaze.

Five years earlier, Karim* had started the church in his home with just three people. Now there were over 400 members. They had enjoyed the new building for only two months.

Such attacks are a frightening reality for many Kabylie Christians. The Kabyles are one of North Africa’s indigenous people groups; more than 10 million Kabyles call the region home. Most practice a mixture of Islam and traditional pagan beliefs.

Southern Baptist missionaries Sam and Rachel Houston* have spent more than 20 years working among the Kabyles. Today, research shows there may be 21,000 Kabylie Christians and 120 congregations. Sam credits the growth to the Holy Spirit — and decades of faithful prayer.

Despite the loss of his church building and threats against his life, Karim says he’s not afraid. He quotes Scripture about believers expecting persecution on Christ’s behalf and says no harm can come to him unless God allows it.

“We have decided to love them [the radicals] and preach the Gospel to them,” he says.

Pray the Holy Spirit will continue turning Kabyles to Christ, and they will endure and grow amid persecution.

*Names changed

Thank-you for praying each day. Your prayers make a difference.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

You will be made rich in every way

so that you can be generous on every occasion …

your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

~2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV)~

CaringBridge

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Jon Michael Williams was seriously injured in a wreck in Amite last night. He was airlifted to New Orleans. Please be in prayer for him, his mother, the medical staff caring for him, and his many friends and extended family members.

Baptist Press Stories for Nov. 22, 2010

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Major group says it cannot endorse NIV 2011 Bible

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34135

Pastor recaps reasons for alcohol motion

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34136

Man accused of blasphemy among 5 killed

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34137

Pakistani pardoned for alleged blasphemy

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34138

Greear encouraged by Indonesia believers

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34138

S.C. ups CP %, creates GCR task force

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34140

Outreach foreshadows Georgia 2020 plan

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34141

SBTC hosts NAMB commissioning

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34142

N. Greenville tops Campbellsville in bowl

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34143

FIRST-PERSON: A second to die

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34144

KneEmail

“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

YOU PLACE A basketball in my hand and we can play a pickup game of basketball…

You place a basketball in Michael Jordan’s hand and you get six NBA championship rings. It just depends on whose hand it’s in…

You place a football in my hand and I can toss it to my grandson. You place a football in Peyton Manning’s hand and you get a $19 million dollar contract. It just depends on whose hand it’s in…

You place a mathematical formula in my hand and you get confusion. You place a mathematical formula in Albert Einstein’s hand and you get the laws of relativity. It just depends on whose hand it’s in…

You place a rod in my hand and I can beat an angry dog away from me. You place a rod in Moses’ hand and he will part the Red Sea. It just depends on whose hand it’s in…

You place a stone and a slingshot in my hand and you get a kid’s toy. You place a stone and a slingshot in David’s hand and you slay a giant. It just depends on whose hand it’s in…

You place two fish and five loaves of bread in my hand and you get a couple of sandwiches. You place them in Jesus’ hand and 5,000 men are fed. It just depends on whose hand it’s in…

You place some nails in my hand and you might get a birdhouse. You place nails in Jesus’ hand and you get the forgiveness of sins. It just depends on whose hand it’s in. Paul Ciniraj

“Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying,

“I am willing; be cleansed.”

Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.”

~Matthew 8:3~

I pray you put your hand into the hands of Jesus today if you have not already done so.

Anna Lee