Devotional – Page 129 – The Prayer Link

Thursday

“For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love

which you have shown toward His name,

in that you have ministered to the saints,

and do minister.”

~Hebrews 6:10~

Note there is no date or age at which we are to stop ministering to others!

From Melissa Hoosier Liberto

If you are awake PLEASE PRAY FOR MY DAD (Pat Hoosier). He is at hoods and we will be heading to Tulane

Rusty Williams, son of Jimmy and Linda Williams

Pray for Rusty as he is in ICU and on a ventilator. He has a severe UTI, pneumonia, strep throat, and mononucleosis.

Time to check out the Jones family again.

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Mrs. Rena Cutrer has a pacemaker now. I apologize for not saying so sooner.

Pray for Mrs. Bonnie Strickland who is having some health issues. As far as I know, she is at home.

Mansell Stinson has been having problems associated with diabetes. Please add him to your prayer list.

Another person to add is Rick Bygeron, the LBC president, who is battling cancer.

Today is the Third Thursday. If you are free, join us at the cabin at 6:30. I promise you will be glad you came.

Paul Boudreaux fell last week. Keep praying for him.

90 Day Bible Reading: Day 49

Isaiah 1:1 – Isaiah 13:22

The Bucket Project

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Mallory Claire Ricks
(September 15, 1987 – February 19, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, she died on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at her home. She was born September 15, 1987 in Baton Rouge and was 25 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Sylvest. Interment Mixon Cemetery, Tangipahoa. She is survived by her parents, George and Martha Ricks; brother, Mikel Ricks; sister, Patricia Landry and husband, Tony; nephew, Jackson Landry; niece, Ava Landry; 3 aunts, Becki Gabriel and her husband, Chuck, Cathy Raiford, and her husband, Stacy, Deanie Brumfield; cousins, Tina Doughty, Charlie Gabriel, John Pike, Kristi Hyde, Ali Brumfield, Joey Cutrer, Drew Cutrer; second cousins, Jason Todd Doughty and Parker Doughty. Preceded in death by grandparents, Mike and Ruby Cuti, Milford and Betty Ricks; 3 cousins, Clay Gabriel, Christian Gabriel and Carly Lou Cutrer; uncle, Claude H. Brumfield, Jr. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

There’s plenty to pray about today! Some days are just like that. Whatever the problem, God is going to address it.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Be anxious for nothing,

but in everything by prayer and supplication,

with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6~

Please pray for the Williams and Ricks families now and in the coming days.

Continue to pray for Reesa Birch DeLee. I heard her mother give an update on her yesterday. Reesa and her family need our prayers to help them get through each day. Pray they see that God is their source of comfort through this ordeal.

Frances Gay is still suffering with shingles. Pray this problem will be cleared up soon.

Jim Walley is still recovering from his surgery and wanting to do too much. Pray for him and his caregivers.

If you belong to Facebook, check out the latest updates on Adventure of Conner. Pray for this family regularly.

90 Days of Bible Readings: Day 48

Wednesday – Ecclesiastes 3:1 – Song of Songs 8:14

Thursday – Isaiah 1:1 – Isaiah 13:22

Friday – Isaiah 14:1 – Isaiah 28:29

Saturday – Isaiah 29:1 – Isaiah 41:18

Sunday – Isaiah 41:19 -Isaiah 52:12

Monday – Isaiah 52:13 – Isaiah 66:18

Tuesday – Isaiah 66:19 – Jeremiah 10:13

Isaiah will take almost a week to read. I have included the passages for reading Isaiah for you. I’m enjoying this so much. I trust some of you are enjoying this format too.

Cynthia King White

(March 31, 1958 – February 18, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 1:31 a.m. on Monday, February 18, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born March 31, 1958 in Tangipahoa Parish and was 54 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Marshall Wallace. Interment Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by 1 daughter, Darla Washington, Amite, 1 son, Michael White, Loranger, 7 grandchildren, Jonathan King, Devin White, Oscar Miller, MyKeria White, MiKay’la Jackson, Darlisha Washington and Angel Conley. Preceded in death by husband, Hollis Jones, Sr., parents, Clyde Henry King and Alma Cutrer King and 1 brother, Clyde Louis King. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite are in charge of the arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Pass the love of God on to someone. Be an encourager! Our troubled world needs God more and more each day!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Call to Me, and I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.”

~Jeremiah 33:3~

Brian Goings (nephew of Debi Bales)

The surgery to implant a (difibelator spelling??) was done todayMon 18th with great success.. In my last post I was mistaken this wasn’t a pacemaker surgery! His parents & those taking care of him has wittness the hand of our Loving God doing what the Drs could not do for him!!This family thanks all of those who have taken time to pray for Brian..

Jadon’s Story

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Lindsay Family at East Fork Baptist Church

Hey ya’ll!

Just wanted to let y’all know about a great family bluegrass band (whom most of you know – grandchildren of Mr. John ande Mrs. Inez Bond of Terry’s Creek community) that will be in our area soon! The Lindsey family will be singing at East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA on Sunday night, February 24 at 6:30 pm. Feel free to come and bring a friend!

90 Day Bible Readings

Day 47 – Proverbs 20:22 – Ecclesiastes 2:26

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God gave you this day. Don’t waste it!

Anna Lee

Monday

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

… being confident of this very thing,

that He who has begun a good work in you

will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

~Philippians 1:3-6~

From Ashley Raborn

Sammy Ott is having a few problems post- surgery. Please keep him in your prayers.

Thank God for the 15 decisions that were made at the Diciple Now Weekend at FBC,Kentwood. The youth from a number of churches attended. Their D-Now leader shared a wonderful sermon yesterday. Pray for each youth and each leader who attended.

This is the week we have the Third Thursday meeting at the cabin. If you would like to join us for supper, fellowship, and a devotional, please come. We meet at 6:30 at the cabin.

If you are interested in praying for a family from Watson and are on Facebook, become a friend of “Praying for Kyleigh”.

90 Day Bible Readings

Proverbs 7:1 -Proverbs 20:21

IMB: At 91, volunteer loves teaching English in Thailand

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Rain or shine, this is the day the Lord has sent us. Take a deep breath and be thankful you are here to do that. Make the most of the day for others and for yourself.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Praise the Lord!

How blessed is the man who fears the Lord,

Who greatly delights in His commandments.”

~Psalm 112:1, NASB~

If you belong to Facebook and would like to keep up with Conner, like his page, The Adventures of Conner Man. Each time to read his page, please say a prayer for him and his family.

Jadon and his family got to spend last week at Disney. Thank God for those who provided them with this opportunity. I think jadon was able to ride and enjoy his time immeasurably!

90 Day Bible Reading: Day 45

Psalms 135:1 – Proverbs 6:35

Mr. Kenneth Felker has been hospitalized again. He is home and enjoying being out of the hospital. He has additional tests scheduled for the coming week. Keep him in your prayers.

IMB: Terminally Ill Project

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May you be a blessing to others on this Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Let us strip off every weight that slows us down,

especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress …”

~Hebrews 12:1b NLT~

90 Day Bible Reading: Day 44

Psalm 109:1 – Psalms 134:3

Continue to pray for all the Disciple Now youth meeting in Kentwood today.

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Bernard “Ben” Bidwell
(February 3, 1939 – February 15, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 12:40 a.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born February 3, 1939 in Columbia, MS and was 74 years of age. He is survived by wife, Cheryl Lynn Bidwell, 3 daughters, Carolyn Bidwell, Charolette, NC, Teddy Renee Collins, Denham Springs, Karen LeBlanc, Nashville, TN, 1 sister, Francis McGehee, Denver, CO and 5 grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Bruce W. Bidwell and Annie Willingham and 1 son, Andrew Zack Bidwell. Mr. Bidwell was a lifelong auto mechanic and owned Ben’s Garage. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite from 11 a.m. until Memorial Services at 12 Noon on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Byron Humphrey. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

The last weeks have included one wake/funeral after the other. It is sad to lose so many friends, but also good to know we have so many. May God bless and comfort each grieving family.

Anna Lee

Friday

“If you continue in My word,

you really are My disciples.”

~John 8:31b, HCSB~

90 Days to Read the Bible

Psalms 89:14 -Psalms 108:13

Mr. Adrian Phillips was discharged from the hospital. David went to his home to check on him and found him working on a truck. Pray he doesn’t have any more problems.

Pray for all the youth from our area who will participate in the Disciple Now Weekend in Kentwood today through Sunday. Pray for spiritual results.

Enjoy both the sunshine and the Sonshine today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way,

and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly,

and let us run with determination the race that lies before us.”

~Hebrews 12:1b TEV~

Update on Callie Cole

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

lease add Brian Goings to your prayer list. He is a 34 year old nephew of Debi Bales and is hospitalized in New Orleans following a massive heart attack.

Continue to pray for David Simpson as he battles cancer.

Jimmy Schwartz is home, but could still use some extra prayers. I know the family would be very appreciative.

Mrs. Mary Womack is at North Oaks, but should be home Friday or Saturday. Keep her on your prayer list.

Mrs. Rena Cutrer is in Kentwood Rehab following her fall. Pray for this lady who is young for her 100 years.

This weekend, February 15 – 27, youth from several area churches will be in Kentwood for a Disciple Now Weekend. Pray for a meaningful weekend for each of them. May lives be changed!

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Disaster Relief Update

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90 Day Bible Reading: Day 42

Psalms 69:22 – Psalms 89:13

I’m so thankful for this plan that is the best one I have followed in reading the Bible.

On this Valentine’s Day, remember there is one who loves you so much He gave his life for you and lives again in heaven where He has a place for you if you give our hearts to Him.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy,

that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1~

From Ashley Raborn

Praises to God! Sammy Ott is finally home after his spleen removal (11 days hospitalized). Prior to surgery his platelet count was around 40,000. It is now over 400,000! God is so good! He will see his oncologist in the next week. Please continue to pray that his leukemia will be put into remission. Thank you.

MS Disaster Relief: Miss.Ttornado Victims Getting Needed Relief

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90 Day Bible Readings: Day 41

Psalms 45:15 – Psalms 69:21

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World Hunger:’RED ALERT’: World Hunger Fund Gifts at 20-year Low as Africa Crisis Looms

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Thank God for this day he has given us.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor demons,

neither the present nor the future,

nor any powers,

neither height nor depth,

nor anything else in all creation,

will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

~Romans 8:38-39 NIV~

Pray for my lifelong friend, Frances Ann Davis McElveen, now of Hillsdale. She played the piano in Roseland before I did. We were in band together, etc. She is a sweet lady who has cancer. Pray for her family as you pray for her.

Pray for a rather new friend, Dana Hendry, of Kentwood. She has had problems with vertigo lately. Sunday, she really had a bad spell. I think many of us can relate to that. Dana has a young, large family that depends on her. Dana’s biggest complaint is that she missed church Sunday morning and evening at East Fork.

90 Days of Bible Reading: Day 40

Psalms 25:1 -Psalms 45:14

World Hunger: The Whooping Woman

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Continue to pray for those having a hard time with flooding and those who are emotionally “down” (depressed) because of the continue weather. Pray for those in the Hattisburg area who were affected by the tornado. Rest assured, Southern Baptists are there to help them “get back on their feet”‘ Pray for all who have been adversely affected by the weather lately.

Pray for our country and our world. It seems there is more bad news than ever before. God is calling us to him. Let’s pray it’s not too late for America.

Thanks for praying. Your prayers mean so much to so many. May God bless each of you in a special way today.

Anna Lee