Jadon’s Story
http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2011/12/1-month.html?spref=fb
I know I’ve skipped the LMCO the last couple of days, but I will catch up when I get off this laptop.
Find a church to worship in tomorrow. That will get you in the mood for Christnas better than any mall!
Remember the movie tomorrow night at FBC, Kentwood. It will begin at 5:30. It is “Christmas with a Capital C”.
Jesus is the real and one and only reason for the season1
Anna Lee
Beginning next Wednesday, prayer meeting will begin at 6 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood.
Surgery has been scheduled for Mrs. Mickey Cade. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
Dr. Stan Statham is now home, but may need another surgery soon. Please continue to pray for him.
Virginia McKenzie said her granddaughter, Chloe Neyland, will probably need another surgery to correct a minor problem from the last surgery. Pray for this family as they face another hospitalization for Chloe.
Please continue to pray for Taylor Breeland (14) and her family. She is having five more days of testing before having her surgery. She will be in Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.
Penny Mapes, daughter of Andy and Betty Taylor, has been hospitalized for tests. She out of the hospital now, but will have several more tests as doctors try to determine her problem.
Renee Deck will have rotator cuff surgery on her right arm on Thursday, December 22nd. Begin to pray for her now.
Lottie Moon Week of Prayer – Day 5
http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9342&LanguageID=1709
Isn’t it great to learn of the Lord’s work being done all around the world. Don’t you know Lottie Moon would be amazed and very pleased as well as anxious and determined the work would continue to spread around the world?
Jesus is the reason for the season!
Anna Lee
“Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”
~John 16:24~
Landon Murphy, son of Danny and Lisa Carruth, was taken to Greensburg Hospital and then to Our Lady of the Lake with the possible need for an appendicitis surgery. The family would appreciate your prayers.
Pray for Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Gabriel. He will have sinus surgery to correct a problem from an accident. Becky is hospitalized with pneumonia. As you pray for them, pray also for their daughter, Tina.
CaringBridge http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh
Hammond, Louisiana Outdoor Drama “One Night in Bethlehem “is reenacted by Calvary Christian Center and is free to the public. Held 2 weekends each year. December 10 & 11 17 & 18 5p.m.-8p.m. Come out and dress accordingly. Make it a new family tradition.
YOU ARE INVITED!!!! The combined choirs from FBC Livingston and Bethel Baptist Church will be presenting the Christmas musical, “A Song in the Air,” next Sunday at 6 p.m. in Bethel’s auditorium. A gumbo supper and fellowship will follow. Please come out and join with us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. (This is not the Bethel Baptist Church west of Kentwood.)
First Baptist Church, Kentwood
Herbert Woodard, Sr.
(February 10, 1948 – December 4, 2011)
Herbert Woodard, Sr. was born on February 10, 1948 and passed away at 1:05 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 63, a native of Independence and a resident of Clinton.
Herbert is survived by a son, Herbert Woodard, Jr. and wife Jennifer, Holden; 2 daughters, Kay Harrison, Houma & Beverly Vidaure and husband Wes, Independence. 11 grandchildren, Jessica Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Austin Woodard, Dewayne Eldridge, Kelsey Vidaure, Troy Vidaure, Kamen Harrison, Chassity Peroyea, Jadyn Robicheaux, Stephanie Slaven Arnone and husband Frankie & Krystal Slaven. 4 brothers, Ernest Woodard and wife, Ester, St. Gabriel, William “Bill” Woodard and wife Martha, Kentwood, Huey Woodard and wife Betty, Kentwood & Russell Woodard and wife Juanita, Crossvillle, TN; s sister Dorothy W. Gross and husband Roger, Clinton; also numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Lucille Rogillio Woodard; daughter, Donna W. Slaven; 2 brothers, Jimmy Woodard & Irvin Woodard; sister, Betty Stephen; grandson, Dusty Eldridge.
Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Larry Blades. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home is located at I-55(Exit#46) and Hwy. 16W. next to Hood Chevrolet and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic & Holiday Inn Express.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 3
http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9340&LanguageID=1709
Do something to make today a special day for someone else (rake leaves, bake candy, deliver Christian literature, invite someone for lunch, or just take time to visit). They will be blessed, but you will be blessed more!
Jesus is the reason for the season!
Anna Lee
“I waited patiently for the Lord;
and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.”
~Psalm 40:1~
Joanie Scarle’s brother, Bud
Thanks for all the prayers and calls about Bud’s surgery. He came home yesterday. He has exceeded all of the doctors expectations. I know this is because of all the prayers on his behalf. God has truly blessed our family.This Christmas season lets give thanks for the Reason. Thanks too for the prayers for my Mom, this has been very hard on her. She even wanted to stay over night at the hospital with him! Love to you all
Joanie Scarle
Mr. Jack Hughes of Line Creek will be having surgery this morning. Please be in prayer for him, the surgeons, and the family.
Continue to pray for the Cutrer and Harrell families. Their world has changed so much in the past few months.
I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to share with the AWANA children (and lots of adults) the story of Lottie Moon last night. May their hearts be stimulated to be more like Lottie.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 2
http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9339&LanguageID=1709
Thought for the Day: God is left-handed?
His grandmother remarked, “Doesn’t it look like an artist painted this scenery? Did you know God painted this just for you?”
Bobby said, “Yes, God did it and he did it left-handed.”
This confused his grandmother a bit, and she asked him, “What makes you say God did this with his left hand?”
“Well,” said Bobby, “we learned at Sunday School last week that Jesus sits on God’s right hand!”
Indeed he does! “[God] worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.” (Ephesians 1:20-21)
The Hebrew writer tells us that such is an indication that Christ is far greater than any of the angels (1:3-4). Paul tells us in Romans 8:34 that Christ makes intercession for us while he is there at the right hand of God.
Jesus sits on God’s right hand. That doesn’t mean God is left-handed, but it does tell us just how magnificent Christ is!
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Jesus is the reason for the season! Be sure to spread the word!
Anna Lee
“Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other;
let us show the truth by our actions.”
~1 John 3:18 NLT~
Jason Dean has improved enough that he was in Sunday School yesterday. He is still unable to do some things such as driving, but is working to be 100%.
Continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillon as she sees a specialist about her hip.
Continue to pray for Joan Bethel Hagan and her family. She is still in ICU at Baton Rouge General.
My mother, Jewell Rymer, died this afternoon at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this time. Please pray for the family as we make those arrangements and work out details and for our safe travels from North Alabama. McKneeley Funeral Home will be in charge of the services and should be posting information on their website when things are finalized.
Thanks, Emma Dean Rymer Ricks
The annual Lottie Moon Tea will be Saturday at First Baptist Church, Greensburg. All ladies and girls from area churches are invited to attend. See you there at 2 P.M.
If you are contributing Toys for Migrant Kids or Stamped Christmas Card for Parish Inmates, you only have a couple more days to get them to your local church or First Baptist Church, Kentwood.
The Christmas spirit is found in giving!
Anna Lee
“Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice!
Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.”
~Psalm 27:7~
Chloe Neyland is home! She no longer has two holes in her heart! She still has a pacemaker, but it has been turned down because her own heart is doing the work. Thank-you, Lord Jesus, for sparing this little life one more time.
Renee Deck is still in ICU at Southwest at McComb with an infection. She is getting better. Pray for her recovery to be complete. Thank-you for Renee’s strong faith and the way she “puts feet to her beliefs”!
Carol New’s doctors have been working to get rid of an infection in her knee. Then, she will have another knee replacement and spend about six weeks at the Specialty hospital in Hammond. For now, she is still at Baton Rouge General.
Jewel Kay Y. Cutrer’s knee surgery was extensive. Pray for her as she heals and goes through the rehabilitation period.
Pray for Mrs. Mickey Cade and Mrs, Mary Womack as they continue with tests/biopsies and await results.
Susan Rimes takes “one step forward and two steps back” with her kidney stones. Pray for her as she sees the doctor again tomorrow.
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Bridget Venable’s mother-in-law has been very sick for a while. Her funeral will be today.
Doris Yarborough Venable
“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Proverbs 31:31. A beautiful mother, grandmother, aunt and friend died Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Zachary. She was born in Greensburg on March 12, 1931, to H.O. and Gussie Williams Yarborough. She married Vernon Venable, her “Dearie Pie,” on March 27, 1948. He preceded her in death in 1995. She was also predeceased by her parents; brothers, Aubrey and Junior Yarborough; and a sister, Hilda Hanks. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Stan and Cheryl Venable, Rod and Bridget Venable, Kathy and David Thibodeaux, and Paula and Cliff Wheat. Her grandchildren were the lights of her life; each was her favorite. She was “Granny” to Brad Venable, Jaimie Venable, Leah V. Stewart, Shelly V. Dehner, Matt Thibodeaux, Megan Thibodeaux, Chad Zylks, Whitney Zylks and Crystal Wheat. Her great-grandchildren are Houston, Harrison and Hollyn Stewart, Trafton, Colton and Madeleine Dehner, Kiersten, Rylee, Hayden and Cayde Zylks; and expected great-grandchild due to arrive in June 2012. She is also survived by her sister, Alyne Campbell; brother, J.E. Yarborough; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. until funeral service at noon. Burial will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Brad Venable, Chad Zylks, Matt Thibodeaux, Scott Campbell, David Campbell and Jim Aronstein. The family thanks LifeSource Hospice for the kind, compassionate care given during her final days.
A resident of Amite, she died at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Tangi Pines Nursing Center in Amite. She was born December 27, 1919 in Memphis, TN and was 91 years of age. She retired from the Louisiana State University Accounting Department. She is survived by 2 daughters, Madeleine C. McElveen and her husband, Ray, Amite and Louise C. Peterson and her husband, Melvin, Amite; a son, Neil Currier, Amite; 5 grandchildren, Michael, Donald and Kevin McElveen, Monta Graves and Gerrid Hodges; 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Marcelle Cuti, Amite, Ruby Wohlken, Baton Rouge and Margaret Estess, Kentwood. Preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow W. Hodges, Sr.; son, Woodrow W. Hodges, Jr.; grandson, Clyde Blades; parents, Leon Birch and Jessie Alford Young; sister, Thelma Merle Humphry; 2 brothers, Clovis Birch and Herbert Birch. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2011. Services conducted by Bro. John Fulda. Interment Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite.
Operation Christmas Child
Thanks to all of you in various churches of various denominations who contributed “Shoeboxes” for children around the world. I look forward to the Christmas season and thinking of all the children who will be blessed because of the shoeboxes.
If you missed that opportunity or if you are ready for another one, Christmas Toys for Migrant Children and Christmas Cards for Parish Inmates will be collected at First Baptist Church, Kentwood and other churches. They will be combined at FBC, Amite at the end of the month and distributed. Here’s an opportunity for you. Be sure to include a stamp for each card.
There will be a Community Thanksgiving Service at the Kentwood United Methodist Church Sunday, November 20th at 6:30. A time of fellowship will follow the service. Everyone is invited.
Ladies and girls, mark your calendar for the first Saturday in December. Greensburg Baptist Church will host the annual Lottie Moon Tea at 2:00 P.M. Come learn more about this pioneer missionary who served in China.
Thought for the Day: More than we ask or imagine
A 60-year-old couple was celebrating their 40th year of marriage. During
the celebration, a genie appeared and said, “Because you have been such a
loving couple all those years, I would like to give you each one wish.”
The wife quickly chimed in, “I want to travel around the world.” The genie
waved his arms and, POOF!, she had the tickets in her hand.
Next, it was the husband’s turn. He paused for a moment, then said shyly,
“Well, I’d like to have a wife 30 years younger than me.” The genie waved
his arms and, POOF!, he was 90.
We seem to be fascinated by stories of magic genies granting wishes (why is
it usually three wishes?). Which of us hasn’t sat and wondered at some
point in time, “If a genie granted me three wishes, what would I wish for?”
God is not, as some imagine Him, a magic genie waiting at our beck and call
to give us everything we ask for (see James 4:3). But there is certainly
that level of power and ability at His disposal. Listen to these words of
Paul:
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,
according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the
church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!
Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21, NIV).
God is able to do more than I ask of Him. That’s pretty amazing,
considering that I have some pretty difficult requests. Furthermore (and
this is really mind-boggling), God is able to do more than I can even
imagine! I don’t know about you, but I can imagine quite a bit. Yet, Paul
assures us that God is not only able to do all that we ask or imagine — he
is able to do more, immeasurably more!
When things in life are beyond my control, I find comfort in knowing that
God has such power — not the power of an imaginary genie but the power of
a living awesome Father. Sometimes we offer to pray for others saying,
“It’s the least I can do.” How wrong we are. Considering the power of
God, it’s the most we can do!
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Boone church of Christ
Boone, NC
Don’t forget the Third Thursday meeting tonight at the cabin at 6:30. Join us for food, sweet fellowship, a thoughtful devotional, and sincere prayer times.
Anna Lee
“We must support believers who go on trips like this
so that we can work together with them in spreading the truth.”
~3 John 1:8 (GW)~
If you did not get your Operation Christmas Child Shoebox turned in at FBC, Kentwood yesterday, you will still have about two more days before they are delivered to the collection center. Complete your box and take it to the church office with a check for $7.00 to cover shipping. You’ll be blessed!
Another blessing you can have this week is to attend our Third Thursday Share Group at the cabin. We meet at 6:30 for a time of food, fellowship, devotional, and prayer. Nobody is ever put “on the spot”, so feel free to come check it out.
Pray for Carol New as she has knee replacement surgery today.
Continue to pray for the many who have lost loved ones recently as well as those who are not well.
Pray for safety for those who will be traveling in the coming weeks.
Pray for boldness for those who have family members and friends who have not accepted God into their hearts.
Be thankful for all the blessing you and yours have received.
Baptist Press
Thought for the Day: He will provide
One Saturday Ken Erickson’s wife cleaned out leftovers from the refrigerator. She gave the one remaining portion of tortellini to their 6-year-old son, Jeremy. Their 8-year-old son, Matthew, also wanted some, so bickering ensued. After several unsuccessful attempts to mediate the dispute, Ken decided on a theological approach. Hoping to convince Jeremy to share his portion with Matthew, he said, “Jeremy, what would Jesus do in this situation?”
Jeremy immediately responded, “Oh, Dad, He would just make more!”
What a beautiful truth — Jesus will provide! I’m not saying that he would have provided for his own personal need (because he never did that in a miraculous way), but time and time again Jesus showed both his willingness and his ability to provide for those who were around him.
It was a truth the apostles needed to learn. Surrounded by thousands of people, Jesus said to them, “Give them something to eat.” (Matthew 14:16). Their answer indicated their recognition that Jesus had asked the impossible. They didn’t have the resources. But Jesus did.
It is a truth we all need to learn. Whatever your need may be, whatever crisis you may be going through, whatever strength you need to cope with the struggles in your life, Jesus will provide. He has both the willingness and the ability to provide for those in need.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
He will provide! Sometimes that’s all people can say about their situation in life. I pray God will use you to “provide for others”.
Anna Lee
“I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God;
incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech.”
~Psalm 17:6~
Jadon’s Story : Seizures, sick, neuro appointment, prayer request
My seizures haven’t been the best lately. I’m having about 80 a day again. Surprise surprise. We are praying that they will just stay at 80 until surgery date. I can a least function at 80. When they increase to 150-200 is when the regression starts. I think this is just a reminder of why we need to do the surgery. My mommy and daddy say they have to try surgery. It’s only fair to me so that I can have a chance. Even though I can’t talk you can hear it in my cry ” Mommy please make them stop, mommy what’s going on, help me mommy”. So yes I’m saying the seizures that make me cry are back. On top of all this I’ve been sick. Mommy brought me to the doctor Monday and they put me on antibiotic for a sinus infection. Then Tuesday afternoon I started running a high fever. We thought it was related to the sinus infection but no I broke out in a horrible rash today. I also have ulcers in my mouth and fever blisters on my mouth. The doctor said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease. I probably picked it up in the doctors office when I went to get my antibiotic for my sinus infection. I can’t catch a break right now. Hopefully this rash will go away soon and I can get better. Ok so enough of the bad stuff. I went to see my neurologist in NOLA Tuesday. She did receive the paper work about my surgery. She agreed with the surgery. She said she has done everything possible for me. She also agreed that I can’t continue to develop unless we stop these seizures. She also said I have lots of potential if we could only get them to stop. She said that she would talk to the head of neurology about doing my therapy after surgery in NOLA. Well she walked out to write my new prescriptions and guess what the head of neurology was in the clinic. She agreed to let us do therapy in NOLA. She also agreed with the surgery. She then introduced us to the lady in charge of therapy in the hospital who also just happen to be in the clinic. So yes God was definitely looking out for us that day. My mommy was very nervous about the appointment and everything was perfect. Since we are going to do the therapy in NOLA we may only have to stay in Detroit 3 weeks. It all depends on how I do after surgery. When I’m stable enough to transfer we will transfer. We are very excited about this. Please continue to pray for us. We are definitely feeling your prayers. Everyone is being so helpful to us and we are so thankful to have all of you in our lives. I’m attaching a picture of a little boy that was just diagnosed with infantile spasms in our area. Please pray for him. He is the same age that I was when I was diagnosed. My mommy has been talking to his mommy. We are praying that the ACTH that he is on now will stop his seizures. One last thing. We are in the process of making a prayer blanket for me to take to Detroit. If you would like email my mommy at monica.pailet@gmail.com with your prayer and we will put it on my blanket. Thanks again for the prayers. Love you, Jadon
Operation Christmas Child (Shoeboxes of gifts for children)
Baptist Press: Misplaced priorities & the tragedy of Penn State
http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=36546
Samaritan’s Purse Refugee Camp is Bombed
A few days ago I visited a refugee camp in South Sudan, where Samaritan’s Purse is helping care for some 23,000 refugees who have fled the atrocities of the government of Sudan. The camp has been a safe haven for these suffering people. But Thursday, the violence followed them when the camp was bombed by the very government they have been fleeing.
Four bombs were dropped. Praise God, we have confirmed that all of our staff are safe and accounted for, and as of now there are no reports of people injured on the ground.
These people are in need of immediate prayer. Please pray for safety for the refugees, and for our staff. Pray for peace to come to this troubled region. Most of all, please pray that the people we are helping will find lasting hope in Jesus Christ.
Thank you, and may God bless you.
Sincerely,
Franklin Graham
President, Samaritan’s Purse
Veterans, thank you for your service to our country. I’m proud to be an American.
Last night, I noticed an advertisement for veterans to get a free meal at Applebee’s today. We have our own local businessman with a benefit for veterans. Robert Brister posted this and said to pass it on.
In honor of all our military servicemen and women on Veteran’s Day, Mr Tom’s Car Wash will once again be giving free washes to all veterans. Our Amite and McComb locations will be participating on Friday November 11 from 7:30am – 6pm. Spread the word! God bless our troops and God bless America.
As proud of veterans as we are, there’s someone who paid a great price for us two thousand years ago.
Thought for the Day: The highest ransom ever paid
A few years ago there was a true story about a man in New York City who was kidnapped. His kidnappers called his wife and asked for $100,000 ransom. She talked them down to $30,000.
The story had a happy ending: the man returned home unharmed, the money was recovered, and the kidnappers were caught and sent to jail. But don’t you wonder what happened when the man got home and found that his wife got him back for a discount?
Calvin Trillin was the writer of this story. He imagined what the negotiations must have been like: “$100,000 for that old guy? You have got to be crazy. Just look at him! Look at that gut! You want $100,000 for that? You’ve got to be kidding. Give me a break here. $30,000 is my top offer.”
I can sympathize with the kidnapped man because I wonder how much the people in my life think that I’m worth. But I am flattered beyond description to realize that I was worth enough to God that He was willing to pay the ultimate price for my ransom, my redemption. As Peter put it:
“You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.” (I Peter 1:18-19)
Ultimately, the value of something (or someone) is determined by how much someone is willing to pay for it. A piece of art that may be worth millions of dollars to someone else may be worth less than a hundred dollars to me. The worth of something is determined by how much we’re willing to pay for it.
What that means is that we are of tremendous value to God. He didn’t quibble about the price, but was willing to pay the full ransom amount — the highest ransom ever paid!
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Thank a vet today! Thank God today!
Anna Lee
“Commit your work to the Lord,
and then your plans will succeed.”
~Proverbs 16:3 (NLT)~
Quote for Dr. Tom Higginbotham’s sermon last night: “The attitude of those in the early church was what’s mine is yours! I’m afraid too often we have an attitude of what’s yours is mine!”
Relying on God
The following two news stories come from Reuters:
“A Ukraine businessman who bought a pager for each member of his staff as a New Year gift was so alarmed when all 50 of them went off at the same time that he drove his car into a lamp post. The unnamed businessman was returning from the pager shop when the accident happened,” the Fakty daily newspaper reported. “With no more than 100 metres to go to the office, the 50 pagers on the back seat suddenly burst out screeching. The businessman’s fright was such that he simply let go of the steering wheel and the car ploughed into a lamp post. After he had assessed the damage to the car, the businessman turned his attention to the message on the 50 pagers. It read: ‘Congratulations on a successful purchase!’ ”
“Normally accidents like this shouldn’t happen,” reasoned a Caputh, Germany, police spokesman. “A motorist following driving instructions on the satellite navigation computer in his BMW drove down a ferry ramp into the Havel River without realizing the only way he could cross the river was to wait for the ferry. The 57-year-old driver was not injured. This sort of thing can happen when people rely too much on technology.”
We do rely a lot on technology, don’t we? From pagers and satellite navigation systems to cell phones and fax machines, we have become more and more dependent upon our world of technology. It is important, though, that we step back every now and then and remind ourselves, “We can survive without all these gadgets, but we cannot survive without God.”
In Psalm 20, David expressed it this way:
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the LORD our God.” (Psalm 20:7)
Chariots and horses were certainly not wrong; no more so than modern gadgets. But it was necessary to reinforce the truth that our faith in not in such things, but in God Almighty.
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Put your faith in God, not the technological toys of today’s modern world.
Anna Lee
“Do not worry about anything,
but pray and ask God for everything you need,
always giving thanks.
And God’s peace,
which is so great we cannot understand it,
will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
~Philippians 4:6-7, NCV~
Please pray for Mrs. Micky Cade as she has a biopsy today.
Continue to pray for Mrs. Bill Hughes who is still at North Oaks.
Thank God for watching over Chloe Neyland and for giving the doctor the ability to get her off the vent. Ask a special blessing on Lisa as she waits and waits to see Chloe each day.
Quote for Dr. Tom Higginbotham’s message at revival last night:
Don’t ever let what you don’t know about God get in the way of what you do know about Him!
We carry crock pots into the kitchen and set them on the table. Soup is ladled into bowls. Bread is neatly placed on plates. Dessert stands ready on a counter nearby. Outside hungry people wait. My community group is serving those in need tonight.
And aren’t we all in need?
We wipe down the last of the surfaces a couple of hours later. I think of smiles as spoons are lifted to lips. I remember the laughter of children as they tear the corner off a cookie. I recall the look of satisfaction and fullness as folks lean back in their chairs when they’re done.
Where have I seen all of that before?
And I realize then that I see it every day. I see it when a coworker pauses to offer a kind word to someone having a hard day—a little morsel of encouragement that’s gobbled up with gratitude. I see it when my friend wraps her arms around her oh-so-tired little one and sees past the crankiness to the silent request for comfort and rest. I see it when a stranger on the street flashes a smile like an unexpected bit of chocolate tossed my way.
If I were with you now, I know I’d see it too. You’re feeding someone today. Who is the hungry heart in your life? Oh, what you do may feel small. It may feel unseen. But it matters. It’s noticed by the one who said, “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.”
Just in case no one has told you lately, I want to whisper this: Thank you for what you do. Thank you for feeding the hungry in your life in your own amazing way.
We carry the crock pots back to our cars. The fall wind feels like a whisper around us. Every last bit is gone. We didn’t even get to eat but I don’t feel hungry. It turns out those whose bodies we fed did the same for our hearts in return.
And so it goes—round and round. Giving, receiving, in need, meeting needs too.
Until we’re all so very full.
Meet a need today!
Anna Lee
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