Category: Devotional

Wednesday

“Continue earnestly in prayer,

being vigilant in it with thanksgiving,”

~Colossians 4:2~

 

Bock Sims (via Dana Hendry)

There are so many stories goin around. He has NOT had a stroke. He is in critical condition and is unconcious. The drs are not calling it a coma. He is the same as last night.

Jim Todd, husband of Faye Chadwick Brister, has been cleared for heart surgery.  Pray for them as they schedule and prepare for a date for the surgery.

Devotional Thought – When You Need to See Things Differently

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

Don’t forget Thursday’s meeting at the cabin.  David and I welcome each one of you to attend.  We enjoy being with each one of you and promise to share food, love, and God’s Word with you.  The Third Thursday meeting will be at 6:30.  Contact me if you need more information.

Be sure to read this article.  Having met and heard Dr. David Crosby and Dr. Fred Luter, I admire them for all they have done and thank God He allowed these two mighty men of God serve and work together in New Orleans and in our convention.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38081

What a great day God has given to us today.  Don’t let today slip away without doing what God wants you to do as you journey through the next 24 hours.

Anna Lee

 

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

 

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

Thursday

“I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;

with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.”

~Psalm 89:1~

Pray for Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon.  She recently got burned as she was canning fresh produce.

David Allen is back in the ER with kidney stones this time.  Keep him in your prayers.

Daily devotional – http://weewaughs.blogspot.com/2012/05/i-hope-i-never-get-that-forgetful.html

Have a fantastic day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“And this is the testimony:

that God has given us eternal life,

and this life is in His Son.

He who has the son has life:

he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.”

~1 John 5: 11-12, NKJV~

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell began radiation treatments yesterday.  Please pray for her and her family.

Mrs. Angie Redmond’s surgery went well yesterday.  Continue to pray for her.

Mrs. Grace Helen Felker is still at North Oaks where tests are being done to determine if she has an additional problem.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.

I visited with Mr. Fernie Ray and “Miss” Carol Jean Gill for a few minutes yesterday in Hammond.  She has come a long way. Pray for them as she continues to have many appointments.  Just traveling almost daily is so tiring.

I was asked to share this about what’s happening at East Fork Sunday night.  I think it may be something some of us will try to work into our schedules.  I’m not sure of the time for the service, but I’m sure someone will send that to me.

….youth Service at East Fork Sunday night June 17th. Skits, music, and sermon! Mr. Cobey Hendry will bring the Word! We’d love to have a packed house! Logan Johnson plays piano……beautifully!!! The skits are great! Tristan GRice is doing a great job. And, Cobey, who has “preached” a time or two……is a tremendous speaker.

Devotional: Heart to Heart with Holley – Wherever You are Now, You Have Something to Offer

http://www.holleygerth.com/

I’m looking forward to a great day.  I wonder what God has planned for me today . . . . 

Anna Lee

Sunday

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast,

because they trust in you.”

~Isaiah 26:3 NIV~

Thank-you, God, for the rain we received last night and this morning.  I knew it would come in Your time.  It did!

Don’t forget the steeple dedication this morning in memory of Mrs. K. Sanders and the dedication of the recent work done in the auditorium.  This will begin at 11:30 and be followed by dinner-on-the-grounds.

Mac Arthur Carter – Pray for this family.

Mac Arthur Carter was born on December 28, 1943 in Roseland, LA. and passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 in Hammond, LA. He was a Paper Warehouse Manager and member of the Baptist faith. Mac was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Mac leaves behind his wife, Virginia Yuhasz Nickens Carter;; daughter, Debra Carter Wilson and husband Gary of Hammond, LA; son, Bobby Carter and wife Stephanie of Hammond, LA; Step-sons, Jeffrey Nickens of Hammond, LA and Michael Nickens of Las Vegas, NV.; brothers, David Carter, Thomas Carter and Marshall Carter and; grandchildren, Logan Wilson, Lauren Nickens, Heather Nickens, Ian Nickens and Zachary Nickens and numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Preceding Mac in death were his first wife, Rosemary Latino Carter; parents, Lemueal Leon Carter and Ernestine Cutrer Carter; grandparents, Tom and Adderine Carter; brothers, Jesse Carter and J.S. Carter.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Highway 190 West of Hammond, on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 8:00 a.m. until services at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Johnny Ray officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Hammond.

Condolences and other information are available online at http://www.thompsoncares.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread

http://odb.org/2012/06/08/getting-to-heaven/

 

 

Vacation Bible Schools  – Pray for each one.

New Zion, Kentwood – June 10-15 @ 5:30-6:30 – Registration @ 5:00 on 6/10; Commencement – Sunday

Kentwood Methodist – June 11-15 @ 9:00 – Noon – Registration forms available in the church office

East Fork, Kentwood – 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.; Commencement Sunday @ 6 P.M.

Spring Creek, Kentwood – July 9 – 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00

The Lord’s Church, Kentwood – July 9 – 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00

FBC, Greensburg – July 23 – 27 @ 5:30 – 8:00 – Registration on July 22

 

I’m thankful for the rain we received last night and this morning.  Have a great, rainy day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“God is working in you,

giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”

~Philippians 2:13 NLT~

Mrs. Angie Redmond is in room 3119A at North Oaks.  Keep her in your prayers.

Karen Miller’s mom is in pain again.  Pray for her as she considers another block in her back.

Pray for Mrs. Pauline Strickland and her family.  They have had many ups and downs in her condition.

Don’t forget to pray for people who have continuing needs.

  • Jimmy Schwartz
  • Carol Jean Gill
  • Andy Taylor
  • Robbie Lynn C. Kirby
  • Eddie Muse
  • Laura Joiner
  • Raymond Anthony
  • Mary Alice Blackwell
  • Taylor Breeland
  • Derry Magee
  • Gordon Price
  • David Allen
  • Mary Y. Miller
  • Kenneth Birch
  • Shirley Frazier
  • Elizabeth Carol New
  • Mary Womack
  • Evelyn Bridges
  • J.D. Smith
  • Phillip Harrell
  • Annie Belle Harrell
  • Joe Williams
  • Othell Williams
  • Jadon Pailot

Pray for their caregivers too!

Devotional

http://www.holleygerth.com/

Looking forward to seeing God work in many young lives at VBS today!
Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Take my yoke and put it on you,

and learn from me,

because I am gentle and humble in spirit;

and you will find rest.

For the yoke I will give you is easy,

and the load I will put on you is light.”

~Matthew 11:29-30 TEV~

 

 

“Come, fly with us” at VBS today./FBC. Kentwood/8:30  – 11 30 – Today:

God has power over circumstances!

Pray for the children to learn a portion of God’s Word today and to see how it applies to them.  Today’s Scriptures are on Daniel.

New VBS information –

July 23-27 @ FBC, Greensburg/5;30 – 8:00/ Registration on July 22

Pray that some of the 20% chance of rain gets here today (right after VBS)!

Needs & Prayer Requests at Camp Living Waters this week

We have a few needs this week

Concessions Tuesday 9-11:30; 1-3:30
Wed.9-11:30; 1-3:30
Thurs. 9-11:30

Red door Store
Wed afternoon 1-4 p.m.

Kitchen:

Wed.
Lunch 11:30 – 1:30
Supper 5:00 – 6:30

Thurs.
supper (parents night) 5:30-7

please call me

Monday camp 985-345-1831
Tues-Thurs leave a message at home 985-345-3315

Pray needs today:

Traveling safety
registration to run smoothly
Staff to be healthy
children ready to meet God
Equipment continues to work properly
Thunderstorms don’t come between 9-4 each day
Electricity stays on all week
that God will send an ice cream novelity salesman
Camp Pastor Andrew Floyd
Dramatist Kathy Frady
Bible Teacher Bro. Eric
squad staff Kelsie, Jessica, Austin and Caleb
Kitchen staff Mrs. Vernia, Vicky, Lyndsay
Bro. Keith, Bro. Tom, Mr. David
summer staff
lifeguards
volunteers
camp nurse Carla Cooper

 

Devotional

http://www.incourage.me/2012/06/when-you-get-to-turn-the-chair-around.html

I hope you get a little glimpse of the results of your efforts today.

Anna Lee

Monday – VBS Day 1

 

“Therefore many of them believed . . .

prominent women as well as men.”

~Acts 17:12, NKJV~

 

 

Marsha C. Bankston is still hospitalized with kidney problems.  Pray her kidneys beging to function properly.  Pray for Larry as he sticks by Marsha at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Tuesday, Marsha told us it seemed like her body was approaching the chemo with a bad attitude – “I’m doing everything to make things difficult’!  Pray for Marsha’s kidneys to be healthy enough for her to have chemo.

Mr. J. D. Smith told me his blood is much thinner, which is good.  He was having to give blood to thin his out.  Mr. J.D. will be seeing his cardiologist tomorrow.  Pray for a good report.

Mr. Raymond Anthony wanted to attend Sunday School yesterday and did.  He will be working to get his body stronger before he takes the next treatment.

Mr. Gordon Price could still use your prayers as he continues to recover from his last set-back.

Mrs. Laura Joiner moved her check-up appointment from this week to next week.  Pray that she will be less anxious.  Give her a call or visit at home this week.

VBS information

  • FBC, Kentwood; Begins this morning at 8:30; Shirts and music tapes are available in the church office.
  • New Zion; June 10-15: 5:30-8:30 P.M.
  • Spring Creek; June 25 – 29; ^;30 P.M.; Commencement Sunday
  • The Lord’s Church; July 9-13: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.

Pray for the salvation of children this summer at their local V.B.S.

The new student minister at FBC, Kentwood is Bro. Michael Wilson.  Bro. Michael, “Miss” Brandi, and their two children will soon be living here to work with our youth and children.  Pray for them as they make the move to Kentwood and make adjustments to serving here.

I was told my link to Jadon’s Story did not work.  Let’s try again.  If this still doesn’t work, Google Jadon’s story blog.

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Check out PrayerLine at 1-800-395-PRAY.  Let this be your devotional thought for today.

Looking forward to V.B.S. all week.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“But when you ask him,

be sure that your faith is in God alone.

Do not waver, 

for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea

that is blown and tossed by the wind. . . .

Their loyalty is divided between God and the world,

and they are unstable in everything they do.”

~James 1:6, 8 NLT~

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Aunt Eve Smith is doing well and is back in her extended living home.  Thank-you for praying for her.

Today’s Devotional

http://www.cru.org/training-and-growth/devotional-life/todays-promise/index.htm

Make today a celebration of God and His goodness as you worship today.

Anna Lee