Family – Page 7 – The Prayer Link

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

~Isaiah 40:30-31~

Please put infant Nora Collins Carruth on prayer list she was born last night (Friday night) weighing only 2 lbs 2 oz., she is the granddaughter of Danny & Lisa Carruth. (Greensburg)

Bill and Linda Frazier

Josiah Huckaby is home again. Keep him in your prayers.

Donald Alford went home last night. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated for Donald and his family.

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 23

Leviticus 14:1-57
Mark 6:30-56
Psalm 40:1-10
Proverbs 10:11-12

Late Friday, the Hope Center’s new location in the curve south of Roseland, will be open for you to see. I’ll post more during the week.

You meet the nicest people as you shop for items for “shoeboxes”. They recognize you as a shoebox shopper because of what and how many items you buy. We met a lady, store manager, yesterday who insisted on providing someone to take our purchases to the car for us. Today, we will need help getting them from the car. I know we can depend on church friends for that. That’s another blessing.

Have a wonderful “Lord’s Day”!

Anna Lee

Friday

Look to the LORD and his strength;

seek his face always

~1 Chronicles 16:11~

Paul Morgan is about ready to leave the hospital following heart surgery. The decision about going home or going somewhere else is still undecided. Pray for the Morgan family.

Please continue to pray for Billie Callihan Strahan as she faces the reality of the stroke.

Robin Alford will be having a second surgery next week. Keep her in your prayers as she in limited in mobility for a while.

A doctor noticed something on David‘s blood work that concerned him. An extra lab and an appointment were set us. God took care of the lab so no treatment was required. We are so thankful. God has been so good to us. We are blessed and thankful!

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have their monthly breakfast benefit Sunday morning to help with expenses of someone from the Kentwood area. Breakfast is served at 8:00 A.M. Come support a local family.

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 21

Leviticus 11:1-12:8
Mark 5:21-43
Psalm 38:1-22
Proverbs 10:8-9

Operation Christmas Child

The 150 t-shirts for the older groups of boys and girls are purchased and decorated. Today, they will be rolled and banded to add to the shoeboxes. What a great addition to our boxes.
Ribbon wands are being made too. Some will be from plastic tablecloths and some from ribbon. What fun they will be for little girls!
We have more new items to sort and add to our stash today.
What a blessing the shoeboxes are to us as we give many people the opportunity to learn about Jesus!
Volunteers are assisting with various tasks. Let us know if you want to help. There is always something to do.
David invited a young man to see our OCC storage/work room. He was speechless at first. I think we can call on him to assist us some now that he has a better idea of our vision.
To volunteer to help, send a message to me by using the “Connect” tool on this tool. Give us an idea of when you are available and include your phone number.

Thank-you for reading and praying. Now, feel free to do/say something special for/to someone who will appreciate you time and attention.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Make allowance for each other’s faults,

and forgive anyone who offends you.

Remember, the Lord forgave you,

so you must forgive others.”

~Colossians 3:13 NLT~

Smiley and Carol Jean Conerly came home yesterday. Please continue to pray for them.

David’s brother, Donald Alford, did not get to go home yesterday. The doctors are still making adjustments in his treatment. Your prayers for Donald, Angela, Janet, Willie, and Julia are greatly appreciated.

Kristy Alford had to go to the hospital. There is a plan for a new treatment which is scheduled for Friday. Pray for Kristy and her family.

Becky Alford, daughter of Walton and Peggy Alford, fell and broke her leg in five places. She had surgery and will be living in an assisted living facility for a month while she cannot use her leg at all. Please pray for Becky.

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 20

Leviticus 9:7-10:20
Mark 4:26-5:20
Psalm 37:30-40
Proverbs 10:6-7

It’s time to think about OCC purchases for March. He is the suggested list of purchases by Sunday School classes. If you are not a member of a class, please choose something from the list or purchase or make anything you choose.

Operation Christmas Child, March, 2020

Nursery & Preschool	Large Erasers
Grades 1-5	Hair Brushes
Youth	Pens
College and Career	Checkers
Gateway	Girls’ Underwear (Sizes 2-14)
Joy & Friendship Circle.	Colored Duct Tape
Bank	$1.00 Calculators
New Creations & Renewal	Bandanas
Rebekah	Toothbrushes (Holders & floss can also be included.)
Seekers, City Hall, & Staff	Marbles
Faithful	Clothes Pins & Clothesline

We greatly appreciate all those who are supplying items for the “shoeboxes”. I keep telling myself that each shoebox impacts seven people. It’s hard to call it quits when there is great potential in the next box!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Everyone will know that you are my disciples,

if you love one another.”

~John 13:35 NIV~

Please continue to pray for Paul and Sandy Morgan. Paul is slowly recovering from his heart surgery and is now in a regular room. He is able to sit up some, but still has a high heart rate. Sandy requests your continued prayers for Paul.

Once again, the doctors say Donald Alford may get to go home today. Angela, Donald’s wife, and his three children, Janet, Willie, and Julia, have all been very faithful to stay with him and assist him as needed. I know Donald is thankful for them.

Bro. Don Meadows of Taylor Creek Baptist Church and our associational compassion minister announced Sunday that he and Tammy will be moving to Florida next month. He has completed his studies at NOBTS and will get to serve in his home state. He will be missed by many, but not forgotten.

Yesterday, I learned a couple from Chesbrough who are not members of our church donated LOTS of items for Operation Christmas Child. David and I got them moved and have started to go through them. What a blessing they will be to boys and girls as they receive the shoeboxes. We are so thankful for all the wonderful things Vernon and Linda Russell brought. Vernon is David’s cousin.

My sister, Julie, is making the cutest owls for the boxes for ages 2-4 children. They are beautiful and will be wonderful treasures for the children who receive the shoeboxes. Julie got in over a hundred more colorful t-shirts yesterday, so she has already started adding the cute designs to the shirts.

Thanks too the Sunday School classes that are bringing in items for the “shoeboxes”. We are making lots of early progress this year! David and I are thankful.

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 19

Leviticus 7:28-9:6
Mark 3:31-4:25
Psalm 37:12-29
Proverbs 10:5

Don’t forget you can also listen to these Scriptures daily at OneYearBibleOnline.com

Love multiplies as you give it away.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

But you, LORD, do not be far from me.

You are my strength; come quickly to help me.

~Psalm 22:19~

Josiah Huckaby

✨Update✨
Josiah is definitely feeling better!!! We’ve had trouble the last several days with his sats being good while awake but would drop when he was asleep. They decided Friday to swap him to a hospital vent to give him a little extra help & so they could have better control on how much oxygen he was getting. Last night was the first night his sats didn’t drop while sleeping so they have been able to wean his oxygen from 50% to 35% today. Hopefully tomorrow they will be able to wean some of his vent settings. For now it’s just a waiting game…we should be able to go home once he is back to his regular vent settings. To God be the glory!!!

That 2nd pic is his face when he notices the big screen TV in our room! 😂 We are in the same room we were in back in October and they have definitely upgraded the TV.

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Please continue to pray for Bro. Daryl Miller. He has had a virus that made him real sick. Pray it didn’t spread it in his family or that he didn’t catch the flu from his daughter and her family.

Pray for the Smiley Conerly and Donald Alford, their families, and their doctors as they make important decisions today.

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 18

Leviticus 6:1-7:27
Mark 3:7-30
Psalm 37:1-11
Proverbs 10:3-4

Every day is an OCC day. I can shop for supplies or items needed, work at home on crafts to include. or work at the church on organizing and grouping items. I don’t spend all day on OCC, but I get in as much time as I can.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Though the mountains be shaken

and the hills be removed,

yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken

nor my covenant of peace be removed,”

says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

~Isaiah 54:10~

Donald Alford is still at St. Tammany where doctors are trying to get him ready for going home. Please keep Donald and his family in your prayers.

Also, keep Smiley Conerly and his family in your prayers. Smiley was still working on a fluid issue yesterday.

Paul Morgan is doing well following his heart surgery. Thank you for your continued prayers for him.

Shirley Kinzy Simmons

March 07, 1947 – February 08, 2020

Shirley Kinzy Simmons

Shirley was a Family and Consumer Science teacher for 33 years at Kentwood High School. She enjoyed cooking

and teaching her students life skills. Shirley was a cheerleader sponsor for Kentwood High School for 17 years.

She also chaired homecoming activities including homecoming court, parades, and coronations. She was a 504 Resource teacher and sponsor of FHA for many years. Shirley was a lifetime member of the Alumni Association of Southern University of Baton Rouge, LA.

Shirley leaves to cherish her memories: her loving husband, Jerice T. Simmons; her loving son, Quentin J. Simmons (LaToyia) of Gonzales, LA; her loving daughter, Tebecca (Ann) Belanger (Mike) of Houma, LA; 3 step-children, Eric Matthews (Trudy) of Battlecreek, MI, Atrina Simmons and Ashanda Simmons of Chicago, IL. 8 grandchildren, Brenley Simmons (The joy of her life), Lacey Schenk (Zachary), Quinton Didone, Jasmine Matthews, Makayla Banks, Jeron Stark, Makyia Simmons, and Malik Wynn; 2 great-grandchildren, Conner Waddle and Colton Irving. One brother, Roy Kinzy; One uncle, Earl Bates; three aunts, Wilene Burris, Betty Rose Williams, and Mary Neil McGee; one brother in law, Louis Simmons (Theresa); a special cousin, Bernice Dickerson; a devoted loving best friend, Elmira Wilkerson, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Ivy and Hazel Kinzy; and brother, James “Big Daddy” Kinzy.

Visitation:

Sunday, February 16, 2020 – 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Temple Chapel Baptist Church

912 Avenue G

Kentwood, La 70444

Service:

Sunday, February 16, 2020 – 2:00 pm

Temple Chapel Baptist Church

912 Avenue G

Kentwood, La 70444

Interment:

Algiers Cemetery – McComb, Ms.

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 15

Exodus 39:1-40:38
Mark 1:1-28
Psalm 35:1-16
Proverbs 9:11-12

Operation Christmas Child

Please let me know if you would like a hands-on project you can do on your sewing machine or while watching televisions.
Barbara Hutchinson is also looking for a couple ladies who use a rotary blade to cut out the wonderful totes that are made each year. Six yard lengths of fabric will be cut to twelve inch pieces. She will have all the preparatory work done, just need help cutting at this time.

Have a great Saturday. Don’t let the day end without doing something that makes a lasting difference.

Anna Lee

Thursday Updates

Carol Jean Conerly just called to say Smiley‘s doctor called last night to ask him to come back to the hospital in Hattisburg where he was admitted with kidney issues. She requested special prayers for them. Thank you for praying. They both know God is in control.

Donald Alford is still hospitalized in Covington. Doctors are adjusting treatment plans. Thank you for your continued prayers for Donald and family.

Thursday

“Treat everyone you meet with dignity.”

~1 Peter 2:17 The Message~

We have a long list of prayer requests today.

Paul Morgan, a former student, had a heart attack on the way home from work Thursday and will have surgery this morning at 7 A.M. in Baton Rouge. Pray for Paul and his family.
Smiley Conerly has been back to the hospital briefly this week, but is back home. He will meet with his oncologist Tuesday so learn what is happening next.
Donald Alford is still hospitalized at St. Tammany. Your prayers are greatly appreciated.
Andy Taylor is still working to overcome pneumonia. He is appreciative of your prayers.
Mrs. Ruby Dillon is having some eye issues. Pray she can get some relief soon.
Kristy Alford is at home. Prayers for her and her family are always appreciated.
Buddy Morris’ recent report is that there is “no cancer”. Thank God for his continued positive reports.
Chuck Brister is getting a port today and will be leaving for MD Anderson for a week of evaluation. Pray for Chuck and his family.
Josiah Huckaby is back in the hospital. Pray for the infection to be properly treated and healed soon.

Marcia Darlene Wall Phillips

April 09, 1950 – February 11, 2020

Marcia Darlene Wall Phillips, 69 of Osyka died February 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born on April 9, 1950 in Magnolia to the late J. C. Hilburn and Bonnie Raybourn Crawford.

She was a dairy farmer.

Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Benton Wall; and her second husband Stroud Phillips.

She is survived by her daughters and spouses; Bonnie Annette Wall McMillan(Ronald), Molly Dee Wall Foster(Mike), and Melissa Phillips Petty(Tim); her sons and spouses, Joseph Benton “Joby” Wall and Daniel Phillips(Malissa); 21 grandchildren; 30 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren; sister-in-laws, Norma Jean Chase(Donald), Betty Wall, Dr. Lessa Phillips; a brother-in-law Chris Phillips(Ann); and her beloved pet cat Tommy George and Very special family and friend Alan an Vi Easley.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 13th from 5 till 9 PM and Friday from 10 AM till services at 1 PM all at Red Bluff Baptist Church in Greensburg, LA. Interment will follow at Wall Cemetery in Gillsburg. Rev. Leroy McElween, Rev. Joe Day, and Rev. Sonny Travis will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Robert Easley, Austin Easley, Michael Wall, Austin Powers, Allen Easley, and John Brown. Honorary pallbearers are Robert E. Easley and Sonny Travis.

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 13

Exodus 35:10-36:38
Matthew 27:32-66
Psalm 34:1-10
Proverbs 9:7-8

Have a great day! Remember to treat everyone with dignity and to pray for these and other needs.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

~1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT~

David saw the liver NP yesterday. She said he had “no fluid” in his abdominal area and his liver was looking good. He still has the disease, but now is “getting the best” of the disease. Some people at church call David the “Miracle Man”. God is the “Miracle Man”, and David is just evidence of what God can do. This terminal disease that was suppose to take David’s life a year ago, is not such a big problem now. We are so thankful! To prove how well he is doing, David’s next appointment with the liver NP is in six months. We have been blessed over and above anything we hoped and prayed for. David is one of God’s many “Miracle Men”! I hope you can see God’s miracles in the men and women, boys and girls, all around us on a daily basis.

Donald Alford is scheduled for his 8th, and last, radiation treatment this morning. Then, he is to be sent home again. Pray for what will work best for Donald and his very attentive family.

Read the Bible in 2020, February 11

Exodus 32:1-33:23
Matthew 26:69-27:14
Psalm 33:1-11
Proverbs 8:33-36

The Hope Center quickly outgrew it’s space on highway 51 in Roseland. Yesterday, papers were signed for a new building. The new location will be on highway 51, south of Roseland and across the highway from the railroad tracks. Pray for wise remodeling and a successful move to the new building. May God continue to bless this ministry.

What’s a good way to spend a rainy day and recovering from a hard road trip on a rainy Monday? Working on Operation Christmas Child!

Anna Lee

Lord’s Day

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’

The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

~Mark 12:30-31~

I talked with Walter Dykes last night. He said Kathy Dykes is doing well. Please continue to pray for her as she heals.

David’s brother, Donald, will receive radiation Monday and Tuesday and then be released to go home. Please pray for Donald and his family as they make this change again. Your prayers are greatly appreciated by the entire family.

Pray for Chuck Brister as the goes to MD Anderson to get evaluated there. Chuck also has lung cancer.

Operation Christmas Child – Beth Lee has volunteered to take the Mardi Gras beads home to separate and bag them for use in “shoeboxes”. Do you want to volunteer to work at the church with me one day or to take something home to work on there? Let me know.

The Valentine Banquet was a success last night. Thanks to Mike Estay and Frank Fowler for manning the grill and Marie Coon and others working in the kitchen.

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 9

EXODUS 29:1-30:10
MATTHEW 26:14-46
PSALM 31:19-24
PROVERBS 8:14-26

First Baptist Church, Kentwood and a number of other churches broadcast their Sunday morning services for those who are not able to be at church or those who would like to hear/see more than one service. Check out local churches on Facebook. The service from FBC, K begins at 10:30 this morning and is available any day and time after that.

Prayers have made such a difference in the way David feels and what he is able to do. Please remember to pray daily.

Anna Lee