Category: Family

Tuesday

“Tell to the generation to come

the praises of the LORD,

and His strength and His wondrous works

that He has done.”

~Psalm 78:4b NKJV~

 

My family has been plotting for a couple months to surprise us.  They did!!!! Mid-afternoon yesterday, my sister showed up with Jennie!  She has been at a conference in Denver for over a week and decided on a side trip to Kentwood for a few days before returning to her family.  David and I were SHOCKED, but very pleased to see her!  Thank to all who helped with the cover-up!  Special thanks to my son-in-law who not only allowed her to be gone for two weeks, but who is keeping everything in the household going with four children, a dog, and new job responsibilities!

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 12: 1-2

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Today the 11:00 A.M.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Meant to be Understood” – http://odb.org/2016/04/26/meant-to-be-understood/
  • Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us.                                                                                                                                          ~Romans 15:4~
  • “Holy Bible, Book Devine”

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America – Send Cities – Washington D.C. – http://www.namb.net/dc/

This day awaits us….

Anna Lee

Sunday

 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.  

~2 Timothy 1:7~

 

My thankfulness today begins with the Alford family I married into and getting to have many of them here after too long of a break in family gatherings.  I feel so blessed.

Please pray for young Olivia Widas who is hospitalized while undergoing tests.  Pray a diagnosis will be found so treatment can begin.

Pine Ridge United Methodist will host their monthly breakfast buffet which always blesses a family who has a need.  Breakfast is served at 8:00 A.M.

 

Scripture Writing – Philippians 3:7-11

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/ – Read the posts from this week and  be blessed.

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

North American Missions – Toronto

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

May you be blessed today in the all you do!  May you realize how blessed you are!

Anna Lee 

Saturday

Praise the LORD, my soul,

and forget not all his benefits—

Psalm 103:2

 

Theople Hurst told me this morning that her sister is doing amazingly well following Monday’s surgery.  Please continue to pray for Patsy and her caregivers.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 105: 1-5

LC Students on Mission this Summer – http://baptistmessage.com/louisiana-college-students-challenged-to-live-on-mission-this-summer-during-commissioning-service/

Faith Paints the Way for LC Softball Player – http://baptistmessage.com/faith-paints-the-way-for-lc-softball-standout/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Mission Board – St. Louis

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Today, I’m blessed to have an Alford family reunion here.  It’s been too long since some of these cousins have seen each other.  What is one of your blessings today?

Anna Lee

Monday

“Behold, the Lamb of God

who takes away the sin of the world!”

~John 1:29b, NASB~

 

Pray for Donnie Eudy as he has a cancerous place removed from his face today at Ochsner, New Orleans.

Bro. Joey Miller’s spot on his shoulder was removed.  It was nothing serious.

Gloria Gill has her heart ablation at 1:00 today in Lacombe.  Please pray for her and her family.

Johnny Belgard is now home from Ochsner, New Orleans where he was for four and a half months.  Pray he continues to do well at home.

Willie Murl Welch

Born: January 31, 1930
Died: April 02, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3645947&fh_id=10545

Barbara A. Lindsey

Born: September 17, 1947
Died: April 02, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3645940&fh_id=10545

North American Mission Board -Edmonton 

 http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3645940&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – Luke 23:26-30

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Wisdom and Grace” – http://odb.org/2016/04/04/wisdom-and-grace/
  • If any of you lacks wisdom,                                                                                                                 you should ask of God,                                                                                                                         who gives generously to all without finding fault.                                                                                                                                                       ~James 1:5~
  • “He’s Everything to Me”

 

“He’s Everything to Me” – What an awesome autobiography!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

In accordance with your great love,

forgive the sin of these people,

just as you have pardoned them

from the time they left Egypt until now.”  

~Numbers 14:19~

 

 

Cora Morris, a former teacher and principal, livea at Hilllsdale.  She has had a health problem lately, but is doing better.

Jimmy Alford, David’s brother, has had several good days lately.  Pray for more to come.

Inez Randall is now at Hood Memorial.  She is not quite ready to go home.  Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

Mr. Kenneth Stewart of Gillsburg is seriously ill.  He is Tori Havlin’s grandfather.  Your prayers for peace and comfort for all will be greatly appreciated.

Kitty Bennett Lapeyrobrie is still in ICU in Baton Rouge.  Continue to pray for her and her family.

Howard Williams, brother of Rufus and Malone, is hospitalized.  Please pray for the Williams brothers and their families.

Juanita P. Lambert

Born: November 01, 1929
Died: March 28, 2016

 http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3642464&fh_id=10545
Scripture Writing – James 3:16-18
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
North American Missions – Cincinnati – http://www.namb.net/cincinnati/
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

WMU/Women’s Ministry

  • 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th – Friday Morning Bible Study of John – 10 A.M.
  • 15th – Associational WMU at Montpelier w/potluch lunch – 10 A.M.
  • 26th – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
  • 28th – Ladies’ Night: Upsy Daisy

 

Let your prayer be “Thy will be done” today.

Anna Lee

Good Friday

Even now,” declares the LORD,

“return to me with all your heart,

with fasting and weeping and mourning.”

Rend your heart and not your garments.

Return to the LORD your God,

for he is gracious and compassionate,

slow to anger and abounding in love,

and he relents from sending calamity.          

~Joel 2:12-13~

 

Mr. John Phillips is home and restless to be out and about at his place.  Pray for continued improvement.

The CAT scan David had yesterday showed no mass.  Let us tell you what all the doctor said.  To sum it up, “Miracle”!

David’s brother, Jimmy, continues to need your prayers.

 

Scripture Writing – I Thessalonians 5:12-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net   (I’m thrilled to lear that Dr. David Crosby of FBC, NO will lead the Southern Baptist Convention as the new president.  He fully deserves this honor and responsibility.)

North American Missions – Atlanta – http://www.namb.net/atlanta/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Church Sign at Macadonia Baptist Church, Holden

                                    Silly Rabbit,

                         Easter is about Jesus!

Easter Activities – I know most churches have had/are having special activities associated with the resurrection.  Be sure to participate in some of your choosing.

 

Jesus is the wonderful reason for the most meaningful holiday season!

Anna Lee

Saturday

I have no greater joy

than to hear that my children

are walking in the truth.

Jimmy Alford had his ablation at Ochsner, New Orleans yesterday.  The doctor said all went well.  Amazingly, Jimmy was able to go home last night.  Please continue to pray for him as he recovers from this procedure and as he continues his battle.
Johnny Belgard is so much better.  He is in the transplant step-down unit at Ochsner.  After four months of hospitalization, he seems to be better.  We visited Johnny. Susan, and Josh Belgard yesterday.  It was good to see all the smiles and hear good reports.  Please continue to pray for Johnny’s continued improvement.
Bobby Black (43)  (Jason’s friend from Camp Ridgecrest, Ashville, NC)
1972-2016
Howell Family – Pray for the Howell family as they have funeral services for their mother today.  They did the same for their dad Monday.  Pray for the family as they deal with this double loss.
Disaster Relief Efforts are going on in our “backyard”.  Call Bro. Stan’s office to get plugged in.
The Friday morning Bible study will not meet this week due to the Easter holidays.  The following week, we will begin John 4.  Let me know if you need a study guide.
Annie Armstrong mission offering for North America 
Scripture Writing – I Peter 1: 3-9
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
Let us pray saying “Thy will be done”.
Anna Lee

Friday

“Everything exposed by the light is made clear,

for what makes everything clear is light.”

~Ephesians 5:13-14a, HCSB~

 

Please pray for Majel Dean’s sister, Sylvia Walker.  She has been diagnosed with lymphoma and is at MD Anderson in Houston for evaluation and treatment.  She has a little more testing to be done, but will begin 21 days of chemo on the 28th.  Please join Majel and other family members as they pray.

Buddy Morris came home yesterday afternoon.  Pray for continued improvement for him. Thank God for allowing Buddy’s problems to be quickly identified and treated.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson’s brother and brother-in-law.  They both are experiencing serious health issues.

Mr. John Phillips is hospitalized at North Oaks.

Please pray for David’s oldest brother, Jimmy Alford, as he has a liver ablation at Ochsner, New Orleans today.  Jimmy and all the rest of the family will appreciate your prayers.

Mrs. Willene Howel passed away Wednesday.  Her husband, Mr. Paul, was buried Monday. Pray for all the children and grandchildren who have lost both parents/grandparents in one week.

Mary Willene Howell

Born: January 31, 1933
Died: March 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3632493&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – Romans 5:6-11

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong -> North American Missions

http://anniearmstrong.com/waterfront-church-aims-to-be-a-fort-in-the-nations-capital/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Third Thursday –  A little rain, or a lot of rain, does not prevent us from having a great night at the cabin or having someone there for the first time!

Easter Sunrise Services

  • Inspiration Park – 7 A.M. with biscuits and coffee served before it begins.
  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church – 7 A.M. with coffee and monkey bread served after the service.

FBC, Kentwood will have two services Easter, 8:15 and 10:30 A.M.

 

Planning Meeting for next Ladies’ Night – Sunday at 3:30 in my classroom.  Come get in on the planning for our April meeting.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – 11 AM March 22 at The Cafe

The Friday Morning Bible Study will begin John 4 this week.  If you want a study guide, please let me know.

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.  God bless you!

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

For God so loved the world that He gave…

~John 3:16~

 

Annie ArmstrongEaster Offering- Who is Annie? – http://anniearmstrong.com/who-is-annie/

 

Even though we are high and dry, many people are not.  Please pray for all those fighting flooding.  We have friends and family members in this situation, as do all of you.  Let’s pray and “put feet to those prayers”!

 

If you did not move your clocks one hour ahead last night, please don’t forget to do so this morning.

 

Scripture Writing – I seem to be off a day on my list.  I may have skipped a day, done the same one twice, or simply not checked off my paper, so I am listing the Scriptures for the 12th and the 13th this morning.

 

 Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child – We are going to wait a few more months before we begin gathering items for OCC, but if you can always write a check to  FBC Samaritan’s Purse and turn it in to the church office at any time.

 

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/blog

 

Looking ahead – We will have the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin at 6:30 this week.  Feel free to join us.

 

The Friday Morning Bible Study will meet Thursday at 10:00 A.M.

 

This is the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee