Category: Hymn of the Day

Tuesday

“I pray that the perception of your mind may be enlightened
so you may know what is the hope of His calling,
what are the glorious riches of His inheritance among the saints,
and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power to us who believe.”
~Ephesians 1:18-19a, HCSB~

 

Mrs. Joe Easley

Jean is a little better.  Jean’s family and friends are thankful for each step in a positive direction.  They appreciate your prayers.

Betty “Joyce” Pittman Smith

Born: November 19, 1933
Died: July 07, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2594137

Devotional, Scripture, & a Song

 

Baptist Press –   BPNews.net

I can relate to some, not all, portions of the articles about missionary parents/grandparents.  What a great honor for the family to have members serving internationally!  It’s not always easy, but oh, the joy of the reunion we had last week!

We can all serve in out own way.  I feel called to do the things I do.  I hope you have found your calling too!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Bear one another’s burdens,

and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

~Galatians 6:2, NKJV~

 

Mrs. Shirley Frazier

“Miss” Shirley is back at home after spending a couple weeks with her daughter.

Mrs. Nancy Birch

Nancy is on bed rest after learning her  hip really has been injured for a while.  Pray for her.

Mrs. Joe Easley

Continue to pray for Jean.  She and her family have had some difficult days lately.

Youth of FBC, Kentwood

  • Mission trip to Houston all week
  • Disciple Now next weekend

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Have a great day.  Spend part of it praying!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and lean not on your own understanding;

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

and He shall direct your paths.”

~Proverbs 3:5-6)~


     “Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,

and apply your heart to my knowledge;

For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you.”

~Proverbs 22:17-18~

 

Anne Ellzey of Roseland

Anne is better and back home.  Thank-you for your continued prayers for her and for her family.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53b88cc9af3d79fd4bac6c30

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Not a Hitching Post” –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “Ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls.”                                                                                                                ~Jeremiah 6:16~
  • “Stepping in the Light” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/t/stepping.htm

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Your unfailing love, O Lord,

is as vast as the heavens;

your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.

~Psalm 36:5~

 

Lloyd Hayden sent a request.

A young lady from Minn.was in a motorcycle accident last night and is

in a come. Please add to prayer list.

Anne Ellzey

Anne, from Roseland, had another problem last night and was taken to North Oaks.  Please be in prayer for her family as they help care for her.

Norman Stuart 

Please continue to pray for this family.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Food Collection Tomorrow

Bring your gallon bags of frozen, cooked food to my classroom in the morning.   Another food will also be accepted.  Delivery will be made tomorrow.

Red Beans and Rice

Bring your bags of dry red beans and rice to the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, Kentwood.  At the end of the month, the food will be delivered to God’s Storehouse in Amite.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Growth Chart” –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”                                                                                                                                                           ~2 Peter 3:18~
  • “Higher Ground” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/i/highergr.htm

Yes, I’m late with The Prayer Link.  About this time yesterday, my internet went out.  Today, I learned too much pressure had built up.  I was able to fix it myself once I was given directions.  Who knew an internet line could build up too much pressure?!?!

The world is full of pressures/stress issues.  The simple fix is Jesus.  I hope you have that “fixed” in your life.  If not, I can guide you to the “instruction book”.  

Anna Lee

Fourth of July

I’m so proud to be an American,

even if we are not perfect people or a perfect country!  

May we all learn to turn to God in everything!

 

You, my brothers, were called to be free.

But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature;

rather, serve one another in love.  

The entire law is summed up in a single command:

“Love your neighbor as yourself.

~Galatians 5:13-14~

 

Jadon’s Journey

Jadon ended his therapy this week doing very well.  He can do so much more than expected.  Thank you, Jesus, for allowing us to be a witness to this little miracle.  “Righty” is doing better and better with therapy.  Those who work with Jadon have been so helpful!

Frank Lea

Mr. Frank is in North Oaks again.  Please pray for him and for his family.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53b57175a589b44315d7cec6

Steve Hatchel (Texas)

Ana, Mr. Steve’s daughter-in-law, sent another update.  Mr. Steve continues to work hard to receive the treatment prescribed for him.  He has no sense of taste and has lost his ability to taste food, thus, losing more weight.  His voice is also weak.  Pray for him as he approaches new testing and an evaluation of his current situation.

Janie Christine Welch McGuff

Born: May 23, 1926
Died: July 03, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2591899&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child

  • “My name is Mim and I live in Bangladesh. I am so happy today because I received so many toys and special things in a gift. My parents could not afford to give me such things. I am excited to have all of these new toys. Thank you friends who sent us these wonderful gifts!” – Mim, shoebox recipient
  • “My name is Samia and I am from Bangladesh. Our economic condition is very poor, so my parents cannot afford to buy toys for me. When I heard that I would get a gift box, I was so excited! I could not sleep at night because the excitement to receive the gift box kept me up. Finally my dreams came true and I got my gift. It was a great day for me, and I was so happy! I have lots of toys now that I couldn’t have before. Thank you to all of my foreign friends who sent me the toys and other amazing things!” – Samia, shoebox recipient
  • “Esther received her shoebox gift 16 years ago when she was 10, but she still kept the doll. These gifts continue to have long lasting effects on the children who receive them.” – Mary R.
  • “While our world is shaking and crumbling, we need to realize that one thing will never change, and that is God. He is the same today as he was ten million years ago, and will be the same ten million years from today.” – Billy Graham
Baptist Press
BPNews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

My daughter’s family is not often in patriotic services at church because of where they live.  The grandchildren asked if we did the pledge, saw videos about our country, recognized those who served in the military, and sang patriotic much every week.  They were impressed!

I’m thankful to be an American and a Christian.  Both of those things are the way they are partly because of the place of my birth and the family I was born into.  I have been so blessed!  I wish everyone could feel that way.

Anna Lee

Thursday

All humanity will come to You,

the One who hears prayer.”

~Psalm 65:2, HCSB~

 

I’ve had six  extra people in the house and shorted you on some of these updates as I enjoyed my family.  They have continued on their trip and are presently at NOBTS before their next stop in Florida before settling in Virginia for a year.

 

Mrs. Jean Easley

Jean is doing better.  She has been able to get off the vent.  Please continue to pray for her, her family, and the medical staff caring for her.

Mrs. Della McDaniel

“Miss” Della continues to be in rehab in Greensburg.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Harrell

Mr. & Mrs. Ed Magehee

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Williams

Please continue to pray for each one of these three special couples who served the Lord for many years at our church.

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Betty continues to improve.  Hopefully, she will soon be able to manage the steps at church.  Her class goes to her house once a month to have Sunday School with her.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell and Mr. Ray Blackwell

This father and son are both recovering from surgery and doing well.  Please pray for them.

Tom and Gail Brister

Tom is recovering from his surgery that was Wednesday a week ago.  Gail is still working to recover from her arm injuries in a fall about six months ago.  If they are not on your prayer list, please add them.

Debi Bales and her mother

Debbie has had some minor problems while her mother is having some greater issues.  Pray for both of them, please.

Johnny Santangello

Johnny Santangello continues with treatment and is doing well.  Please pray for his entire family as they “travel this journey” with him.

Kathy Jo Thompson

Kathy Jo is dealing with headaches following her latest surgery.  Pray she can soon be free of the headaches.

Mr. Burnell Simpson and son, Wayne Simpson

Both of these men have improved and are back in their normal routine.

Mike Hurst

Mike is feeling better.  Thank-you for your prayers for him as he continues to “fight his battle”.

Sherman Cutrer

Sherman Cutrer is now recovering at home.  I look forward to the day his arms are better and he can play his mandolin again.

Magdalene Yepiz Ford

Born: July 20, 1927
Died: July 02, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2591113&fh_id=10545

Friday Morning Bible Study

We will not meet this week due to the holiday.  When we meet next week, we will bring a lunch so we can enjoy eating together.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Tender, Loving Care –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “We were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children”                                                                                                                                         ~1 Thesssalonians 2:7~
  •  “We dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God.”                                                                                                                                                                                        ~1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 NIV~
  • “The Love of God” –  http://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/28#1

 

Thank-you for your faithfulness in reading and praying.  I hope we do a better job of praying and helping to meet needs when we see some written names.

Of course, the names of all the people are not here.  Sometimes, I am unaware of names I should include or do not have an update.  Some people have asked not to be listed.  If you know of people I do not include, please pray.

 I think we all know the power of our prayers.

Anna Lee 

 

Wednesday

“Everyone who has left houses

or brothers or sisters

or father or mother

or wife or children

or lands,

for My name’s sake,

shall receive a hundredfold,

and inherit eternal life.”

~Matthew 19:29, NKJV~

(In honor of the Hatchels as they leave this morning for NOBTS

and one step closer to their home in Richmond, Virginia for the next year)

Jadon’s Journey

“We are on day 2 of therapy and Jadon isn’t doing well. Please pray things get better.”

                                                                                                                                        ~ Monica, Jadon’s Mom~

Baptist Press (Hobby Lobby /Supreme Court decision and other stories) –   BPNews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song   

  • “A Lesson in Worry” –   http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “I cried to the Lord with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill.”                                                                                                 ~Psalm 3:4~ 
  • “Leave it There” –  http://www.mygospellyrics.com/leave_it_there.htm

I hope you are not heavily burdened today, but if you are, I hope the devotional helps you.  If you are not heavily burdened today, print the devotional, Scripture, and song for future reference.  If you keep the printed page, or a copy of  today’s Prayer Link, in your Bible, it should be easy to find one day when you need it most.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“But as for me,

my prayer is to You, O LORD,

in the acceptable time.”

~Psalm 69:13a, NKJV~

 

Pray for the those who have sickness or death in their families/friends.

 

Devotional, Scriptures, & a Song

  • “Who is this Man?” –  http://odb.org/?tz=-07
  • “They put up over His head the accusation written against Him: ‘THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS’ ”                                             ~Matt. 27:37~
  • “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.”                                                                                                                                             ~Mark 16:6~
  • “Low in the Grave He Lay”/”Christ Arose” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/i/lintgrav.htm

 

Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

“Now he who plants and he who waters are one,

and each one will receive his own reward

according to his own labor.

For we are God’s fellow workers.”

~1 Corinthians 3:8-9a, NJKV~

 

Two special ladies

  • Mrs. Allie Dillon continues to be in ICU at North Oaks.  She has lived a long life.  Pray for her and those who love her during this time.
  • Mrs. Jean Easley and her family are loved by so many.  Pray for Jean, Joe, and the family.

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Big Comeback” –  http://odb.org/
  • “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”                    ~1 John 1:9~
“Cast your cares upon the Lord and He will sustain you.”                                                                                                                                            ~ Psalm 55:22~

 

Associational Thrift Store/Food Pantry

  • A new ministry will soon be open to those in our area.  It will be located on highway 51 in Roseland about a half block north of the Malt Shop.
  • Volunteers will be needed to help in both the thrift store and the food pantry.
  • Anyone will be able to make purchases at the thrift store.
  • Those who qualify will be able to receive free items from the thrift store and/or the food pantry.
  • Men, ladies, and youth will have a new ministry opportunity.

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • We will not meet Friday due to the holiday.
    • When we meet the following Friday we will have a sack lunch together in the fellowship hall following our study.  We had an introduction to our new unit Friday and will focus on the first two deadly sins when we meet.
  • God’s Storehouse
    • June has focused on collection of jelly to be distributed to families in need.
    • Delivery to God’s Storehouse will probably be made Thursday morning, so get your jelly in by Wednesday.
    • Each jar of jelly will have a label with John 3:16 so the user will be reminded of God’s love for them each time they see the jar.
    • July will focus of red beans and rice.
    • We will collect one pound bags of dry red beans and one pound bags of rice.
    • These items can be delivered to the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, Kentwood.
  • Frozen Food for a Family

This will be our fourth month to deliver gallon size freezer bags of food to a local  family.  To join in, please being your frozen food to my Sunday School classroom before Sunday School the first Sunday of each month.  When you cook for your family, it’s easy to cook a little more to share.  Some of the foods we have delivered are gumbo, red beans & rice, chicken spaghetti, and jambalaya.  Be creative.  Delivery will be made Sunday afternoon.  The family is very appreciative.

  • Ladies Night
    • Our June meeting was all about purses.  Our attendance was good, but probably would have been better if the weather had not been so bad.  The ladies who attended had a good time and left with a “happy” purse to share with someone of their choice.
    • Our August meeting will be an ice cream party.  We will have our planning meeting soon to get it organized and “rolling”.
  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • Meet at The Cafe in Kentwood
    • Fourth Tuesday of each month.
    • 11:00 A.M.

Ladies, there are many ways to be involved in women’s ministry.  Try a new one and feel more connected with the other ladies.

Anna Lee

The Lord's Day

“Don’t worry about anything;

instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need,

and thank him for all he has done.

If you do this,

you will experience God’s peace.”

~Philippians 4:6-7a NLT~

 

Mrs. Joe Easley

Please continue to pray for Jean and her family.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell

Mr. John Alan is home.  With the help of home health and family, he will be doing his rehab there.

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2014/06/unexpected-but-needed-update.html?spref=fb

Friday Morning Bible Study

The ladies have decided NOT to meet this week due to the holiday.  We’ll be back on schedule the following week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Jelly for distribution as needed at God’s Storehouse

If you would like to contribute a jar of jelly or several jars of jelly to our current mission project, please get it/them to the stairwell at the office entrance to FBC, Kentwood.  The jelly will be taken to God’s Storehouse this week.

Our project for July will be bags of red beans and bags of rice.  You can begin to bring them to the same location.  The beans and rice were requested by the manager of God’s Storehouse.

I trust you will be found in God’s House today!  It’s the place to be today!

Anna Lee