Category: Baptist Press

Saturday

I can do everything through him

who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13 NIV~

 

Inez Dykes Hudspeth Warren Barrilleaux – “Miss” “Teatsie

Born: May 08, 1925
Died: January 22, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2925011&fh_id=10545

Cheryl Young Brown – Sister of Juanice Skinner

http://www.actionnews17.com/Obits/cheryl-young-brown-469677

Hope Center

  •  Donated clothing and toys for the Baptist Friendship House in New Orleans.
  •  Number of food bank “customers”‘ is getting close to 400 now (amazing since Hope has only been open for four months)

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Answer the Cry” – http://odb.org/
  • [The Lord] will be very gracious to you at the sound of your cry.                                                                                                                       ~Isaiah 30:19~
  • “Does Jesus Care When My Heart is Pained?” – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/695

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Matthew 5-7

I trust you know how much Jesus cares for you.  If in doubt, ask a pastor or Christian friend.

Anna Lee

Thursday

The LORD gives strength to his people;

the LORD blesses his people with peace.

~Psalm 29:11 (NIV)~

 

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

resting after a full day of ‪#‎toddlercrossfit‬ aka therapy (mostly with his eyes opened) and a nice bath now ready for a good nights rest and back at again tomorrow.

Mrs. Mildred Birch

“Miss” Mildred has a bulging disk in her neck.  Surgery will not be done, so please pray the injections she gets, beginning this morning, help her out.

Baptist Press:  FIRST-PERSON: The Spiritual State of the Union 

http://bpnews.net/44066/firstperson-the-spiritual-state-of-the-union

This is a letter from Camp Living Waters about the need for volunteers and meals in March.  Who is available and willing?

January 21, 2015

Monday, March 23, 2015 – Friday, March 27, 2015, Camp Living Waters will have the Campers on Missions working at the camp.  Campers on Missions (COM) is a group of folks from all over the state.  They build, repair, paint and maintain church camp facilities and Louisiana College.  COM has served by getting the facilities ready for the spring and summer camps.   The camp provides the materials and supplies for the projects.   Because they are willing to minister to us by their hard work, we are asking for our local churches to help us by covering the food expense and to bless them by your ministry.

We are asking that your church or group provide either lunch or supper for this group (40 – 60) Monday-Thursday.  I will know for certain on Sunday, March 22 the total number.

We will provide the drinks.

Lunch is served at noon. Lunch is usually something light, such as soup, sandwiches, or hamburgers.  Side items have included chips, salad, or fresh fruit.

Supper is served at 5:30.  In the past supper has been jambalaya, spaghetti, pork, fried chicken and even pizza. Side dishes that compliment the main course are appreciated.  We can provide the garden salad items.

Desserts are not needed as they usually bring enough on their own.

In order for a meal not to be duplicated, please let me know what you wish to provide as soon as possible.  I would like to have the meal schedule completed by Feb 9th, 2015.

We also are asking for volunteers to come to the camp and help out with the breakfast meal.  This would be Monday – Thursday also.  I need 2 volunteers each day from 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.  There is no serving line, but I would need help with clean up.

If you have any questions, please email me or call my home.  985-345-3315.

Thank you so much for your prayers.

In His Service,

Monica Maddox

gmoma0508@outlook.com

Facebook: Camp Living Waters

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I especially like the second paragraph.

  • Rejoice with those who rejoice,
         and weep with those who weep
                                         ~Rom. 12:15~

Ladies’ Bible Study

  • Tomorrow at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC, K
  • Rhoda – Read Acts 12: 12-17

“Young Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11 at The Cafe in Kentwood
  • Celebrating December and January birthdays

Planning Meeting for the next Ladies’ Night

  • Sunday at 3 P.M.
  • My classroom
  • Come if you are interested in helping plan our February meeting.

Operation Christmas Child

Filled paper bags are being turned in.  If you have a bag, please fill it and return to the area across from the kitchen.  If you, as an individual, do not have a bag, please get one or more, fill them, and return them as soon as possible.  We have a lot of boxes to fill to make many little hearts smile at the end of the year.

Thank-you! 

I often present needs here and you graciously respond to these needs.  For example:

  • Monica Maddox is coming from Camp Living Waters Friday to pick up the items you donated.
  • We are approaching our goal for Lottie Moon.  The “candy cane” is looking real good!
  • You donate to Hope Center and give of your time to volunteer there.
  • We filled more shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child than we have ever done before.

Thank you for the many ways you show the love of God (and others) dwells in your heart!

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 5-6

Have a great day.  May your life abound with blessings.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

                            The name of the LORD is a strong tower;                             the righteous run to it and are safe.

               ~ Proverbs 18:10 (NIV)~

Please continue to pray for my friend, Martha Pevey Dagro, and her granddaughter, Macy Gueldner.  They are both being treated for cancer.

Bro. Ronnie did a great job speaking at the WMU yesterday.  I’m so thankful he had so many simple ideas for missions.  If you were not there yesterday, as someone who was.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Pointing to God” – http://odb.org/
  • Remember now your Creator . . .                                                                           before the difficult days come.                                                                                                      ~Ecclesiastes 12:1~
  • “All Things Bright and Beautiful” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/a/l/allthing.htm

Read the Bible in 2015 – Joshua 11-15

“Count Your Blessings” today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

God is our refuge and strength,

an ever-present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear,

though the earth give way

and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

though its waters roar and foam

and the mountains quake with their surging.

“Selah”

~Psalm 46:1-3 NIV~

 

Koltyn Gafford

Koltyn went into respiratory distress yesterday, so he is back in ICU.  Please keep praying.

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Our Daily Bread – “Leaving it Behind” – http://odb.org/
  • 28 Then, leaving her water jar,                                                                                                                       the woman went back to the town and said to the people,                                                       29 “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did.                                                          Could this be the Christ ?”                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ~John 4: 28-29~
  • “We Have Heard the Joyful Sounds” – https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/991

Read the BIble in 2015 –  Matthew 3-4

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Friday

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

~Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)~

This Scripture reminds me of some of the thoughts about fear Bro. Gibby McMillian shared last night at the cabin.

 

 

Koltyn Gafford

Koltyn made it to Children’s Hospital about 2:30 yesterday.  Pray for him and his family as he makes adjustments to all new people, new routine, and new therapy.

Kathy Jo Thompson

Kathy Jo will be having a new stent for her headaches this morning in N.J.

Ricky Edwards

Ricky is the husband of my former student, Cindy Knight of Amite.  He iw involved in an accident yesterday morning.  He was been hospitalized for observation, but thankfully was restrained and only has a broken sternum.  Unfortunately, the other driver was killed.

Ray Blackwell

Pray for Ray and his family during this difficult days.

Bobby Lawson

According to family members, Mr. Bobby has had a couple difficult days.  Please pray for all of them.

Hazel Smith

“Miss” Hazel is an amazing lady.  She is always upbeat.  Her four daughters are taking turns at her home and “just a cooking and cleaning”, as she puts it.  Thank God for families that are close and help when needed.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2915 – Isaiah 7-11

Thank-you for reading and praying.  I’m looking forward to Bible Study and Hope Center today.  It will be another great day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

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.

~Jeremiah 29:11 NIV~

 

Koltyn Gafford

Pray for Koltyn and his family as they transfer from Baton Rouge to New Orleans today. Koltyn will have rehab at Children’s Hospital.

Cush Shaw

Mrs. Kathryn called to tell me the date of her brother’s surgery.  On January 26th, he will be having a surgery to prevent serious problems.  The surgery will be long and complicated.  Begin now to pray for him and for his family.

Jimmy Schwartz

Pray for Jimmy as he continues to deal with some new cancers on his head.

Lauree Titus

Pray for Lauree as she battles seasonal health issues.

Gail Brister

Gail learned her broken nose from her recent fall is still in place so surgery will not be necessary.  Pray she continues to heal in a timely way.

Ann Weaver

Gail’s sister got a good report on what appeared to be a mass, but is not.  Thank God for this good report.

Mrs. Bernice Lee

Continue to pray for “Miss” Bernice and her family.  I learned yesterday that she is the oldest member of New Zion Baptist Church.  She is in Greensburg.

Thank-you!  Thank-you!  Thank-you!

Thank-you to all those who help with various mission projects.  Currently at FBC, K, we are receiving gifts for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, items for Hope Center, kitchen items for Camp Living Waters, and Operation Christmas Child.  In addition, gifts have been given to a missionary family and a young missionary teacher.  Thank-you to members who have a heart for missions and helping others in so many ways.

Support for Bereaved Families

This is one of those weeks when several people we have know have passed away.  First, we went to honor a friend a little older than David.  His family stuck close to him and helped him get through some difficult days.  Many friends lined up to show their love and support for the family at the funeral home.

Last night, we went to the wake for a younger man who passed away suddenly.  Again the lines were long and the support was overwhelming. Many of the people were also there for the wake earlier in the week.  I’ve never seen so many people stand in the cold and later the “Disney-style lines” back, forth, and around inside the whole funeral home for a couple more hours as I saw last night.  Love was again so apparent.

We have another friend who passed away this week.  Again, I expect long lines of friends who will be showing their love and respect.  As many of you know and I know too,  the love and encouragement of others means so much at a time such as this.  Let me say I am overwhelmed  with love for people of this area who take take and put forth such effort in times of death.  Keep on showing your love for others while they are living and to those who have lost a family member.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We’re looking forward to having another gathering in the cabin at 6:30 tonight. We’ll be blessed by each of you who comes and joins in the Christian Fellowship.

Lottie Moon Offering

Baptist Press – https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/14aea12837efaa50

Friday Morning Bible Study

Tomorrow morning, we will be studying Proverbs 31.  You are invited to join us as we study these Scriptures.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Kindness Gone Viral” – http://odb.org/
  • Jesus loves all of us as little children.

    13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.                                                                                                     14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.                                                                                                     15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”     16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.                                                                                                               ~Mark 10: 13-16 NIV~   I pray that you…may have power…to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.                                                                                  ~Ephesians 3:17-18~ 

  • “Jesus Loves Me”  –   http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/j/e/s/u/jesuslme.htm        One of the special nights we have had is when we sang this and other songs as people from another country sang the same songs in their native language.  We had unity in Christ at the same time we had so many differences.  What a blessed experience!  What an experience that teaches us of the Christianity that unites us when so many things try to divide us.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 3-4

Thank-you for opening this blog, reading, and praying!  You make a difference in many lives!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

                    Be strong and courageous.

                    Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, 

           for the LORD your God goes with you;

          he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

~Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV~

Please for for Steve Bennett (from Amite, not Roseland).  He is the son of Mrs. Pat Frazier of Kentwood.  Steve is very sick.

Rev. David Luce loves just our of McComb and formerly lived in the Amite area.  He is having some heart issues.  Please add him to your prayer list.

Bobby Lee Garantine, Jr.

Born: May 27, 1981
Died: January 12, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2904130&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

  • “13 Things Mission-Minded People do Differently”
  • “Top Images of 2014”  
  • “1,000 Lashes begin for Saudi Blogger”
  • Etc.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

WMU Quarterly Meeting

  • Tuesday
  • 10 A.M.
  • Spring Creek Baptist Church (New building)
  • Y’all come!

Third Thursday

  • Tomorrow is the third Thursday of the month.
  • David and I invite you to come to our cabin at 6:30 P.M.
  • We will have a great time of Christian fellowship.
  • Don’t bring anything but a friend or a relative.
  • Need directions? – Call or message me through The Prayer Link.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Read the Bible in 2015

Psalms 3-5 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+3-5&version=NIV

I thank God for another day and anticipate counting the blessings that come to me today.  God is very good to us all!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life
through our knowledge of him who called us
by his own glory and goodness.”
~2 Peter 1:3~

 

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

  • Update 1/10/15 5:00pm Fever has gone down. Started antibiotics. Awaiting lab, X-ray results and culture results   We will have a better idea tomorrow! Thank you for all your prayers!!
  • New Facebook page for you to follow –Team Koltyn Update and Information Page

Alice Faye Lee 

Alice Faye fell and broke her right shoulder a few weeks ago.  It seems it is healing satisfactorily so that she will not require surgery.  That God for that blessing.

Charles Parker (His parents were really special to us!)

http://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Charles-Parker-8/#!/Obituary

Camp Living Waters

  • CLW is in need of any kitchen items to help in setting up some kitchens for leaders/workers who are there for a week or so.
  • Bring your items to FBC, K today and place them in the stairwell at the office entrance.

Disaster Relief Training – If you are interested in training, please go to the Louisiana Baptist Convention (Disaster Relief) and sign up for training in Hammond at the end of the month.

Operation Christmas Child

  • Get your bag(s) to place your items in from the table across the hall at FBC,K’s kitchen.
  • Return to the same area this month and place in containers in the same area.
  • Plan to do this each month until we pack the boxes.
  • You and work individually and/or as a group.

Baptist Press

  • bpnews.net
  • David and I attended several concerts by Andrea Crouch.  He was both gifted and inspired.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “What’s Your Motto” –  http://odb.org/2015/01/11/whats-your-motto/
  • Do not fear . . . ;                                                                                                           you are of more value than many sparrows.                                                                                                                    ~Luke 12:7~                                                     Praise the Lord, O my soul.                                                                                                              ~Psalm 146:1~
  • “It is Well with My Soul” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/i/t/i/itiswell.htm

Lottie Moon Offering

Read the Bible in a Year 

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!  

Anna Lee

Friday

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

he is a new creation;

the old has gone,

the new has come!

~2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV~

 

Macy Gueldner (Written by her mother)

Macy’s counts are back up, so she had her LONG day of chemo today. I’m very thankful that my mom was able to bring her, so I can keep working. They just got home, and Macy is in a fantastic mood. I know that she is going to be very happy back at school tomorrow. It’d be better than awesome if we could keep all germs away from school… haha, wishful thinking!

I saw my neurosurgeon yesterday, and he was very happy with my progress, and so am I! I’m finally almost healed! Although, today’s weather has me in more pain than I’ve had since November… BUT it’s not nearly as bad as it had been, so I’ll take it!!

Everyone that knows me, knows that I have a severe intolerance for cold, and now that I have hardware in my neck, I LOATH it!!! Mother Nature, I’m calling MERCY!!

Disaster Relief Training

  • http://louisianabaptists.org/dr-sunday
  • After you read about the work done, go to the section on training in Hammond for more information.
  • Sign up if you feel God can use you this way.
  • You can also decertify at the training.

“Do Something” Information from First Baptist Church, Lafayette.

  • Pray about what you, your church, and your friends can do.
  • “Do Something!”

Operation Christmas Child

  1. Pick up your “lunch bags” from the table across from the kitchen at FBC,K.
  2. Purchase the items yourself or as a group.
  3. Turn the bag in by depositing it in the containers under the same table.
  4. Be on the lookout for the items  requested in February.

Thank-you!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Offering

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Love Letters” – odb.org
  • Oh, how I love Your law!                                                                                     It is my meditation all the day.                                                                                                            ~Psalm 119:97~                                                                       
         Because He first loved us.                                                                                                                       ~ 1 John 4:19~

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 1-6

Thursday

“Bear one another’s burdens,

and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

~Galatians 6:2, NKJV~

 

I hope all of you have water, not broken pipes, this morning.  We are doing well, thanks to my husband.  Old Man Winter surely is giving us a cold morning.

Mrs. Maxine Turner is in Specialty Rehab at Hammond.  Her sister, Frances, is at Landmark Nursing Home waiting for her sister’s return.  Pray for them.

Mrs. Hazel Smith is home and doing well.  She goes to the doctor tomorrow for a check-up and for information about her options.  She’s blessed to have four daughters and their families who are very attentive to her needs.  Keep this sweet lady in your prayers.

Pray for Jimmy Schwartz and Bobby Lawson.  Both are at their homes in Kentwood.

Pray for Joe and Jean Easley.  He is doing better than her right now.  They are at home in the New Zion area.

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson as she is in NJ today to see a doctor about the continuous headaches she is experiencing.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello got a good report in Arizona yesterday.  Thank God for that.

Porgie Scarle of Fluker is having some difficult days.  His family is sticking close and helping each other as families should.

National Day of Prayer – Louisiana

  • http://stevehorn.org/2015_01_06/great-opportunities-for-louisiana-baptists-in-january/
  • …. on January 24, 2015, thousands will gather in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for The Response, a day of repentance, fasting, and prayer hosted by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. Churches from every denomination, all over Louisiana will gather at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at LSU, in Baton Rouge, LA., others in large and small groups will participate across the country via satellite and live web casts to Worship and Pray. There will be no personal promotion or hype, and no product or food sales. It is a time for seriously seeking God and His forgiveness, asking Him to show mercy for our nation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ~National Day of Prayer – Louisiana (on Facebook)~

This event begins at 10 A.M. and continues into the afternoon.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

  • “As Ebola fears persist, churches keep reaching W. Africa”
  • “Atlanta fire chief fired over pro-family book”
  • “Resolve to Read the Bible”
  • “Four Considerations for Southern Baptist Churches”
  • Etc.

Lottie Moon Offering

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Bible Study – Women of the Bible

  • “Huldah”
  • Tomorrow at 10:00 A.M.
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, K

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 1-2

Stay  warm.  This will be a good day to do some extra reading in your Bible or on some of the links I have posted.

Anna Lee