Category: Family

Tuesday

Out of his fullness we have all received grace

in place of grace already given.

~John 1:16~

 

 

 

Robin Alford‘s second surgery on her foot went well yesterday.  Pray for her as she heals.

 

 

 

Please pray for James Morgan and his family.  He had a heart issue late yesterday.

 

 

 

David got his Procrit shot yesterday and a good report from his kidney and cancer doctors.

 

 

 

Connor Miles is finishing hight school and has started getting invitations to different schools.  Yesterday, he was invited to attend West Point.  Connor is the grandson of Dr. J,P. Miles and the son of Brian and Jennifer Miles.  After spending some time with him a couple years ago, I agree he is worthy of such a great institution.  That won’t be his only invitation though.  Pray for Connor and all the other seniors as they make important decisions about their future.

 

 

 

I have read various reports on the coronavirus, and are as puzzles as many of you are.  Yesterday, the IMB, International Mission Board, postponed travel to many places.  This will slow down the spread of the Good News of Jesus.  Pray this time of uncertainly will soon pass.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 10

  • Numbers 14:1-15:16
  • Mark 14:53-72
  • Psalm 53:1-6
  • Proverbs 11:4

 

 

Make today special for someone.  Tell them about Jesus.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel.

Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.

~Daniel 10:12~

 

 

 

Time Change – If you did not change your clocks last night, do so now.  Spring forward means you lose an hour.

 

 

 

Read thee Bible in 2020 – March 9

  • Numbers 11:24-13:33
  • Mark 14:22-52
  • Psalm 52:1-9
  • Proverbs 11:1-3

 

 

Annie Armstrong – Day 8

PRAYERS FOR MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES

PRAYERS FOR MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/prayers-for-missionaries-and-their-families/

 

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

If you are not in a Sunday School class at FBC , Kentwood and would like to help with our “shoeboxes”, the following are some items we do not have enough of yet.

  • Soft baby dolls – like at Dollar Tree
  • $1.00 calculators
  • 8″ scissors
  • $1.00 flashlights
  • Extra flashlight batteries
  • Rounded point scissors
  • Manicure sets
  • Sewing kits

 

 

 

It’s been almost a week since we got the call that Donald Alford had passed away.  He wasn’t sick but a little more than two months.  His death was the third one in less than a year in David’s family – two brothers and a brother-in-law!  Pray for families who face multiple sorrows today.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for “tuning in” this morning.  

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

~Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV~

 

 

 

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon had a heart attack.  Now, she has four new stents.  She is in St. Tammany hospital.

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly is home and able to manage his fluid level satisfactorily.

 

 

 

Donald “Red” Alford’s wake and funeral are completed.  They were planned and carried out in a uniques manner that “fit” Donald perfectly.  Thanks to all who came and supported the family.

 

 

 

Bible Reading 2020 – March 4 & 5

March 4

  • Numbers 2:1-3:51
  • Mark 11:27-12:17
  • Psalm 47:1-9
  • Proverbs 10:24-25

March 5

  • Numbers 4:1-5:31
  • Mark 12:18-37
  • Psalm 48:1-14
  • Proverbs 10:26

 

 

 

Annie Armstrong 2020 – Days 4 & 5

  • BIBLE TO METAPHYSICAL BELT

DAVE & MARY ELLIFF

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/elliff/

 

 

 

Disaster Relief – Tennessee Tornadoes Suggestions

  • Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
  • Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief

 

 

Samaritan’s Purse has a new interactive game for children 5-9 to use on smart phones or computers.  It helps them experience Bible stories in a whole new way.  Go to SAMARITANSPURSE.ORG/TGJ-APPto give it a try.

 

 

 

Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

“Keep company with him and learn a life of love.

Observe how Christ loved us.

His love was not cautious but extravagant.

He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us.

Love like that.”

~Ephesians 5:2 The Message~

 

 

Smiley Conerly got to spend some time at home this weekend.  It may sound like a small thing, but to Smiley and Carol Jean it was huge.  Thank God for everyday blessings.

 

 

 

Pray for Kristi Alford’s family as they celebrate her life, including her strong faith, today.

 

 

 

Pray for Donald Alford’s family as they make arrangements this morning for his services.

 

 

 

Annie Armstrong Day 2

CREATING UNITY IN DIVERSITY

J.D. & ANDREINA FASOLINO

TORONTO, ONTARIO

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/fasolino/

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 2

  • Leviticus 25:47-27:13
  • Mark 10:32-52
  • Psalm 45:1-17
  • Proverbs 10:22

 

 

Don’t forget the Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting today at FBC, Greensburg at 10 A.M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Addition

David’s brother, Donald Alford, passed away this morning. Please be in prayer for his sweet family to continue to find peace and comfort. I have been so amazed to see how well ALL his family worked together to meet his every need. He was loved here on earth and celebrated his first Sunday in heaven with some family and friends who were there to meet him.

Friday

“If you are a follower of Christ Jesus . . . all that matters is your faith that makes you love others.”

~Galatians 5:6 CEV~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 28

  • Leviticus 22:17-23:44
  • Mark 9:30-10:12
  • Psalm 44:1-8
  • Proverbs 10:19
  • Remember you can have these Scriptures read to you at OneYearBibleOnline.com.

 

 

Don’t forget the Open House at the new Hope Center just south of the curve in Roseland.  The open house today is at 5:45.  I hope to see you there.

 

 

 

The parents of the children of FBC, Kentwood are planning a church cookbook to raise some money for camp for the boys and girls this summer.  Your recipes can be turned in at the church.  I hope to find some time before Sunday to get some together for them and hope you will be doing the same.  To make it super easy, you can use your phone to take a picture of the recipes and send it to one of the mothers.  Let me know if you need more information on who to contact.

 

 

 

Don’t forget the WMU meeting at Greensburg Monday morning at 10 A.M.

 

 

 

Say special prayers today for Kristi Alford and for Donald Alford and their families.  Thanks!

 

 

 

My sister and a friend are delivering 250 t-shirts for OCC today.  I am thrilled for Julie’s support and for the shirts that will bless many young lives.  She has enjoyed making the shirts extra special.

 

 

 

What are you planning to do today to impact the lives of others?  I can always give you some ideas for OCC purchases or crafts.  

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday Update

The following is an update on Donald Alford written by his oldest, Janet.  I want to say Janet can express her thoughts and emotions much better than I can express mine.  I can tell you Angela, Janet, Willie, and Julia have fought cancer every step of the way for and with Donald.  I can only admire how they have cared for and loved Donald.

Trying to write an update on daddy is taking way longer than it should. I’ve been working on it for two weeks but nothing sounds right, nothing explains it the right way, nothing conveys the emotions tied to watching this giant of a man suffer the way he has. But I am going to attempt something, even if it’s wrong!
The last hospital stay was 26 days long full of ups and downs. I don’t know if all cancer can cause such extreme swings in treatment but this has been hard understand. Not so much hard as impossible. Especially when you are not a medically trained genius with a much better brain than I have. One treatment depends on something that can’t be managed until the treatment works but can’t be started because he needs the treatment to work before the treatment can start.
The cycle is seems unending.
The overwhelming fight in all of us would love it if we could fight this battle for him and try anything possible that might help but it doesn’t work that way. Daddy has more faith that I can imagine ever having. Even sitting in his chair and unable to breath, he has a continued faith that God’s plan is playing out the way it should.
Yesterday he and Angela made the tough decision to call hospice to help manage his care. Please keep our family in your prayers. Angela, Willie, Julia and I appreciate all the calls, messages and most of all the love.

Wednesday

“Isn’t everything you have and everything you are sheer gifts from God?

So what’s the point of all this comparing and competing?

You already have all you need.”

~1 Corinthians 4:7-8 The Message~

 

 

 

Robin Alford‘s next surgery will be Monday.  Her mom and aunt will arrive Thursday to help take care of her at her home.

 

 

 

Donal Alford had a hospice referral yesterday.  Please continue praying.

 

 

 

Ericka Janelle Taylor

November 09, 1987 – February 22, 2020

On Saturday morning, February 22, 2020, Ericka Janelle Taylor went to her heavenly home. Ericka was a resident of Greensburg Louisiana. Ericka had a beautiful soul and a kind heart. She was always willing to help anyone in need. She had a passion for photography, loved doing hair and was incredibly talented in the art of doing make up. She loved fixing her nieces up for their recital each year. She loved watching LSU with her Papaws, going out to eat with her Mama, long talks with her Daddy and shopping with her Mamaw. Ericka was a single mother to a beautiful little boy Brendon Austin, who just celebrated his fourth birthday. Ericka cherished her baby boy with all of her being. He was the love of her life. Along with her son, Brendon Austin, she leaves behind her parents, Clint Taylor and Angela Travis who both reside in St. Helena Parish. Ericka also leaves behind her grandparents Joe and Margaret Estes of Kentwood and Jimmie Taylor of Greensburg, her brother Austin Taylor, her sister Krista Keller, brother n law Justin Keller, nieces Makynna and Annalee Keller and nephew Scott Keller. She also leaves behind her Uncle Vince and Aunt Sherry Estes and her Uncle Joey and Aunt Jamie Estes and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her step dad Darren Travis, great grandpa Gene Smith, grandma Sandy Taylor, great grandma Herlon Taylor, great grandma Boncie Smith and great grandma Bernice Birch. Ericka was loved dearly and will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her. Pallbearers are Vince Estes, Joey Estes , Blake Estes, Justin Keller, Joseph Brabham and Butch Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are Clint Taylor, Austin Taylor, Brendon Broussard, Joe Estes, Jimmie Taylor, Scott Keller. We will celebrate her life with visitations Wednesday at Taylor Creek Baptist Church from 6-10 pm and Thursday Morning from 8:00-11:00am. The grave side service will be at Greensburg Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 26

  • Leviticus 19:1-20:21
  • Mark 8:11-38
  • Psalm 42:1-11
  • Proverbs 10:17

 

 

Be a blessing today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for

and assurance about what we do not see

 

 

 

Josh Thornton is home following his emergency gall bladder surgery.  He will be on limited activity for a week.  Pray for him and his family as he heals.

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly is at Forrest General where the doctors are carefully watching his fluid levels.  Your continued prayers are appreciated.

 

 

 

Donald Alford is at home.  Having oxygen at home has been very helpful.  Please continue to pray for Donald and his family.

 

 

 

David got a good report and procrit yesterday.  His blood level was 9.9.  I thank God for that and for watching out for us as we traveled in the rain yesterday.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 25

  • Leviticus 16:29-18:30
  • Mark 7:24-8:10
  • Psalm 41:1-13
  • Proverbs 10:15-16

 

 

As I was checking David in for appointments, Operation Christmas Child came up as something I was working on since I last saw the lady in the office.  She didn’t have a clue, so I began talking about Samaritan’s Purse, Rev. Franklin Graham, and Rev. Billy Graham.  That’s when the man behind me stepped up and said Samaritan’s Purse rebuilt his home after flooding.  That caught everyone’s attention.

I copied this from their webpage:

The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God’s desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, “Go and do likewise.” For over 40 years, Samaritan’s Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ’s command by going to the aid of the world’s poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

As our teams work in crisis areas of the world, people often ask, “Why did you come?” The answer is always the same: “We have come to help you in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Our ministry is all about Jesus—first, last, and always. As the Apostle Paul said, “For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Corinthians 4:5, NIV).

Mission Statement

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus said “Go and do likewise.” That is the mission of Samaritan’s Purse—to follow the example of Christ by helping those in need and proclaiming the hope of the Gospel.

You may want to check out their site to learn more.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/about-us/

 

 

I hope you will learn more about Samaritan’s Purse.  Their focus is helping people and sharing Jesus.  I believe in Samaritan’s Purse.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

“Rejoice with those who rejoice,

weep with those who weep.” 

~Romans 12:15 ESV~

 

 

 

Please keep Joshua and Danielle Thornton in your prayers.  Josh had emergency surgery to remove his gall bladder.  He will be on limited activity for the next week.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Kristy Alford and her family.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 24

  • Leviticus 15:1-16:28
  • Mark 7:1-23
  • Psalm 40:11-17
  • Proverbs 10:13-14

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child

Thanks to all those who turned in items for OCC yesterday.  We are so thankful for your support.  Everything is being grouped and sorted into the proper groups for packing in the coming months.  The boys and girls who will receive the “shoeboxes” will be so excited.  I will be excited to know they have the opportunity to learn about Jesus.  Shoeboxes are a means of reaching families all around the world without ever taking a step out of our area.  Each one is an economical meals of witnessing to about seven people.  That means a small effort on our part makes a big difference eternally in lives of people we will never meet.  What an opportunity!

 

 

 

The family that had the tea to earn shipping money for OCC shoeboxes earned enough to ship 24 shoeboxes.  What awesome support the family provides for these two young “packers”!  They are planning another tea about Mother’s Day.  I’ll let you know, so you can plan to attend too.

Anna Lee