Category: Family

Wednesday

 “…But the word of the Lord endures forever.”

~I Peter 1:25~

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday,

today

and forever.”

~Hebrews 13:18~

 

 

John Orr

You may remember that my aunt passed away the last day of 2013.  Even though he misses her, her husband is doing well.  What a blessing for his family!

Steve Hatchel

Mr. Steve will probably be moved from ICU to a step-down room today.  Pray for him and the family as they wait for the lab report.  Pray for Boyd as he spends these days with his mom and dad.

Bad Weather

The weather has been rough in the southeast this week.  Several friends have been hit by the storms.  This is an example of the wonderful attitude of God’s people in Madison, MS.

To all my FB family and friends: The power has come on and we are so happy to have lights and air again. The tornado was pretty rough here, our damage is mainly roof and wind damage and inside we have water damage because of leaks, etc. It is just all “stuff” and can be fixed. Both Billy and I are fine, and we know that things could have been worse. God has blessed us with much help from family and friends. Members of our Church (Broadmoor) have been here helping and friends brought food. God is so good as He uses them to bless us and others. He provides for us at all times. Pray for our neighbors. We believe their damage is worse than ours. Thanks so much for your care and concern.

Rebecca Williams

Obituaries

Mearl Mixon Cooper

Born: June 20, 1927
Died: April 29, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2500384&fh_id=10545

Willie “Junior” Fenton Lewis, Jr.

Born: October 06, 1928
Died: April 28, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2500153&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Too Late”

http://odb.org/2014/04/30/too-late/

Hebrews 4:1-11

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+4%3A1-11

“Did You Think to Pray”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/i/didyouth.htm

Trials in life come and go, but Jesus is always the same and always on our team.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“At daybreak, LORD, You hear my voice;

at daybreak I plead my case to You

and watch expectantly.”

~Psalm 5:3

Eva Smith

Eva fell yesterday morning, had tests at the hospital, and was returned to her room.  Thankfully, the tests did not show any broken bone.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.  We just heard Phil Campbell, AL had bad weather last night.  It was exactly three years ago that Eva lost her home in a tornado there.

Steve Hatchel

I don’t have an update yet this morning, but keep on praying for Mr. Steve and his family.

Ainsley Grace VandeVuss

Ainsley Grace will be seen by a pulmanologist (lung doctor) today.  This should help her get better quickly.  Pray for that to happen.  She will be hospitalized a while longer.

William “Coon” Yarborough

“Coon” was released from the hospital.  Pray he will be able to keep his blood pressure under control.

Tornado Outbreak (again)

I have heard the names of places where many friends and family members live on the news since yesterday.  I know you are with me in praying for safety of people in the path of tornado destruction.

Samaritan’s Purse

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/?utm_source=6248-Arkansas-Tornado&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=m_YS4G-000E&utm_content=toplogo

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief

https://www.namb.net/dr/

This site is not yet updated for today, but you can still read and benefit from it.  Pray for the individuals who are “on the move” already to help those with needs this morning that did not exist yesterday morning.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Christ in the Storm”

http://odb.org/2014/04/29/christ-in-the-storm/

How timely!  Yes, Jesus is with us in every storm of life.  That includes weather, medical problems, family situations, etc.  Always know, you can turn to Him, no matter what storm you are going through.

“Caught in the Storm”

http://www.juliabettencourt.com/dev/stormdev.html

These devotionals have the same message.

38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion.  The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”
39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
~Mark 4: 38-40~

“Master, the Tempest is Raging”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/a/mastertt.htm

This song is one of my standbys for days like yesterday and today.

I have family and friends in several kinds of “tempest” right now.  I know God is assuring all of us to be still and obey His will.  Claim that Scripture and song on days like this.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“And it shall be that everyone

who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

~Acts 2:21, NASB~

 

Firma Kay Schneeweiss

Frima Kay received good medical tests results.  She is thankful for each person who prayed for her.

Andy Taylor

Andy will be having a medical test Wednesday.  Pray for him as he approaches this procedure.

Ainsley Grace VandeVuss

The last report I had was that Ainsley Grace was doing better.  Thank-you for praying for her and her family.

Steve Hatchel of McKinney, TX

Please bring Mr. Steve’s name before God this morning.  Mr. Steve will have surgery in Plano to remove a brain tumor.  Pray for “Miss” Ginger, Boyd, and Aaron and the six grandchildren too.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Probing Questions” 

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

“Always be ready to give a defense
to everyone who asks you a reason
for the hope that is in you,
with meekness and fear.”
~1 Peter 3:15~

“I’ll Tell the World that I’m a Christian”

http://www.hymnary.org/text/ill_tell_the_world_that_im_a_christian

Pray for the people in Arkansas that experienced tornados and those in the path of the bad weather today.  Pray for all the disaster relief people who are/will be there.  May our Baptist relief workers be bold in saying “I’ll Tell the World that I’m a Christian”.

Anna Lee

Anna Lee

Sunday

“This good news of the kingdom

will be proclaimed in all the world

as a testimony to all nations.

And then the end will come.”

~Matthew 24:14~

 

William “Coon” Yarborough

“Coon” is still in North Oaks.  His blood pressure is not staying in normal range yet.  Please pray he can get better soon.

Ainsley VandeVuss

Eleanor and Buddy Morris’ younger granddaughter had a rough start to the day yesterday, but was doing better in the afternoon.  Pray her pneumonia clears up quickly.

Boyd Hatchel

Boyd arrive stateside yesterday afternoon so he can spend some time with his father before the brain surgery scheduled for Monday.  Pray for a great Lord’s Day for them in McKinney, TX.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Learning to Love” –  http://odb.org/2014/04/27/learning-to-love/

36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

 

37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and           with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

 

38 This is the first and great commandment.

 

39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

 

40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

 Matthew 22: 36-40

“Others”  – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit.”

~Matthew 28:19a~

 

Ainsley VandeVuss (daughter of Jason and Ellen Morris VandeVuss)

Ainsley, who had surgery Wednesday and is a year old, developed pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital last night.  Pray for little Anisley, her family, and the medical people working to help her get well.

Johnnie “LilMan” Santangelo

Thanks for all the prayers for Johnnie and his family.  He seems to be doing well with his treatments.  He and his family are still in Arizona.  They are most appreciative of your prayers and their strong faith is still firmly in place.

Steve Hatchel of McKinney, TX

Boyd’s dad will have surgery to remove a brain tumor Monday in Plano, TX.  Boyd will fly to TX and stay for a week while Jennie and the children stay in Prague.  Thank-you for praying for this family.  Their faith will carry them through this.

Anne Hurst

I spoke to “Miss” Anne yesterday.  She will be in the hospital a few days to receive medication for an infection.  She is anxious to be well and back outside.  She is the room across for “Miss” Annie Bell Harrell.

Joseph Duane “Ratler” Phillips
(March 7, 1957 – April 23, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2493600&fh_id=10545

Ishmel David “Tiny” Ballard
(September 21, 1953 – April 24, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2493592&fh_id=10545

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Thanks to all who helped plan and carry out the meeting last night and all who came.  I  look forward to our next meeting in two months.  Mark your calendar for June 22nd.  The steering committee will meet Sunday at 3:00 to evaluate last night’s meeting and to begin our plans for the next event.

Friday Morning Bible Study

After our study today, we will eat lunch at the church.  Our meeting begins at 10:00.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Fearful Fish” – http://odb.org/?tz=-07

“The world was made through Him,
and the world did not know Him.”
~John 1:10~
“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
~John 1:14~

“I Love to Tell the Story” – http://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1064

I enjoyed the comments.  Most of them sound like something I could have shared.

Thanks for praying for these and other needs.  You make a difference to so many people.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“A new commandment I give to you,

that you love one another . . .

By this all people will know that you are my disciples,

if you have love for one another.”

~John 13:34-35, NKJV~

 

Mrs. Anne Hurst

“Miss” Anne had a wonderful sunrise service Sunday, but is hospitalized in Greensburg now.  Please add her to your prayer list.

Mrs. Alfred (Eva) Smith

Eva is my sister’s aunt and mother-in-law.  She lives in northwestern Alabama and is not doing well.  Please pray for peace and comfort for her and for her family.

Steve Hatchel

Our son-in-law’s father has a brain tumor and will have surgery next week.  Please be in prayer for Mr. Steve, the family, the medical staff, and especially for Boyd.  I doubt he will come stateside for the surgery.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, & a Song

“Never Let Down” – http://odb.org/

“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning.”      
~Lamentations 3: 22-23~
“Great is Thy Faithfulness” –  http://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/19

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate & Friends

  • Begins with chocolate at 6:15 and the program at 6:30 tonight
  • Looking forward to how God is going to bless each one in attendance

 

Wednesday

My administrative site was down this morning.  Jason has it going again.  If you read this, be thankful for Jason and his skills.

 

“I have set you an example

that you should do as I have done for you.”

~ John 13:14-15~

 

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Better Catherine will be home Friday.  Begin to pray for her as she makes this big adjustment.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

Surgery went well yesterday.  He was sitting up and eating soup last night.  The family thanks you for your prayers.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

“Miss” Annie Bell is progressing.  Pray for her, Mr. Phillip, and other family members who help them in many ways.

“Eight Confessions of Church Spies”

http://thomrainer.com/2013/08/13/eight-confessions-of-church-spies/

We need periodic reminders of how we should present our faith through our church and the way we welcome visitors.

“Our Daily Bread” – “You’ve Got a Friend”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

Hymn of the Day – “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/f/wafwhij.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

What an opportunity God has for us today!  Are we up to it?

Anna Lee