Category: Hymn of the Day

Saturday

“May God be praised!

He has not turned away my prayer

or turned His faithful love from me.”

~Psalm 66:20~

 

Wayne Simpson

Wayne, son of Mr. Burnell Simpson, has had pneumonia and has been hospitalized in Amite for more than a week.  If he is not on your prayer list, please add him.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

I’m so thankful Macy got this good report.

Emmett ‘Tim’ Miller

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=emmett-tim-miller&pid=168994714&

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Journey Begins”

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “A Dish of Ice Cream”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-dish-of-ice-cream/

Hymn of the Day – “Only Believe”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onlybelv.htm

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Tomorrow is a day to become more aware of human trafficking.  Support efforts to help eliminate this, even in our own area.

I’m thankful for this day.  How about you?  What are we going to do with this gift from God?

Anna Lee

Friday

“In the same way

the Spirit also joins to help in our weakness,

because we do not know what to pray for as we should,

but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us

with unspoken groanings.”

~Romans8:26~

 

Ray Blackwell

The surgeon declared Ray cancer free and released him to return home.  Thank God for this answer to prayers.  Please continue to pray for Ray and for his family.

Miranda Foster’s Mom

Bro. Mike’s mother-in-law got a good report after the first round of treatment at M.D. Anderson, but the second round did not show the same results.  Pray for the family as she has begun a round of experimental treatment.

Jadon’s Story – 2 year anniversary

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-scar-i-wear.html

Obituaries

GLORIA MARLENE ALLEN HAGAN

(OCTOBER 1, 1931 – JANUARY 9, 2014)

http://tangilena.com/obituaries/gloria-marlene-allen-hagan-october-1-1931-january-9-2014

Chester Achord, Jr.

  • DIED: January 8, 2014
  • LOCATION: Springfield, Louisiana

http://www.sealefuneral.com/obituaries.aspx?turl=http%3A%2F%2Fhosting-6068.tributes.com%2Fshow%2FChester-Achord-97626814

Rupert James Reeves
(July 10, 1933 – January 8, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2377163&fh_id=10545

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “Dearest Grandmama”

http://academictips.org/blogs/dearest-grandmama/

Hymn of the Day – “Only a Step”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onlystep.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “The Unforgettable Lottie Moon”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=11768&LanguageID=1709

It’s never too late to give to the LMCO or to give again.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study

Tomorrow at 10:00

FBC, Kentwood (not limited to Kentwood members)

Dick Van Dike series

A thought from my friend, Robin Wilson Moore:

When I think of admiring someone, it’s not about what their house looks like or if they are wearing name brands. Social circles mean nothing, either. It’s all about getting out of themselves and helping others. You can have little in life and still find a way to do for someone else. You don’t even have to have money…..encouragement or a listening ear doesn’t cost a dime. Why not find a way to do something kind every day? Wouldn’t our world be a nicer place if we all did that?                                                          Robin Wilson Moore

Be an encourager today!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“God has listened;

He has paid attention to the sound of my prayer.”

~Psalm 66:19~

 

Wendell Miller of Hillsdale

Please add Wendell Miller, brother of J.C. Miller, to your prayer list.  Wendell had a heart attack Christmas.  Tests indicate he has blockages where he already has had by-passes.  A decision has been made to not do additional surgery now, but to treat him with medication.

Mr. Edward Garner

Please continue to pray for Mr. Edward Garner.  He has developed some complications.

Gaylon Cutrer

Gaylon is doing better than he was at the first of the week.  Keep him in your prayers.

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher as she awaits an appointment on the 30th.  At that time, she hopes to schedule surgery to improve her mobility.

Macy Gueldner

As I was typing a post to let very one know how well Macy has been, she decided we needed a little excitement. So here we are, taking a trip to Baton Rouge in the middle of the night to get a new needle for Macy’s port. Apparently she learned how to unbutton and unzip her pajamas to play with “Buddy”… her port line… and she pulled Buddy out of her port, but not out of her chest. This has accidentally happened before, but we’ve always been across the parking lot from the hospital. I guess Macy wanted a 3 hour round trip ticket to BR tonight, with her Daddy providing the entertainment for the ride (he had a few wisdom teeth pulled today, and he’s a little but silly 🙂
All will be well in a little bit, when she gets reaccessed… and when I can finally get to bed. 

Margie Morgon

Please add Margie Morgon from Texas to prayer list

Thanks
Bill (Frazier)

Cold weather

Many people are now out in the cold fixing broken pipes.  Pray they will not get too wet and cold and become sick.  Pray for safety as people use various forms of heat, often in unsafe ways, to try to stay warm.

WIlton C. Baham
(April 1, 1921 – January 7, 2014)

Wilton C. Baham passed away on January 7, 2014. He was 92 years of age and resided in Terrytown, LA and was a native of Amite, LA. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Dillon Baham and father of Marilyn Baham Naquin and father-in-law of the late Curtis Naquin. Grandfather of Tina Naquin and Julie Naquin Gotangco (Cris, Jr.). Great Grandfather of Tyler Kahl and Adam and Kellie Gotangco. Son of the late Morris and Estelle Baham. He was retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad Company and the First Baptist Church of Algiers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Harold Mosley. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “If a Dog was your Teacher”

http://academictips.org/blogs/if-a-dog-was-your-teacher/

Hymn of the Day – “Love Lifted Me”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/l/lliftdme.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

We met our goal at church two weeks ago, but it is never too late to contribute to this special offering for missions.  Remember, 100% of the money given goes to support missionaries and their missionary projects.

“One More Day”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12334&LanguageID=1709

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Dick Van Dike Bible Study

We will meet Friday morning for Bible study at 10:00.  I hope to see you there.  Remember, there is no homework or preparation.  We watch the short video, read Scriptures, and discuss the topic of the week.

Care Packages for Angola Inmates

Plan with your class or work individually to fill some ziplock bags (similar to the bags we do for the migrant workers).  The big difference is that 6,200 are needed.  Get your bags turned in by Sunday morning, January 26th.

Thanks for praying today.  Your prayers mean so much to so many!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I say to you who hear,

love your enemies,

do good to those who hate you.”

~Luke 6:27, NASB~

Anne Ellzey 

Anne was released from North Oaks and admitted to rehab in Hammond.  She has a lot of work to do, but is eager to improve her physical situation.  Her family requests yous keep praying.

Heath Rohner’s dad

Heath’s dad was found No to have any blockages.  Thanks for praying for his tests today.

Daily devotional – Our Daily Bread

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Stories – “What Goes Around Comes Around”

http://academictips.org/blogs/what-goes-around-comes-around/

Hymn of the Day – “Bring Them In”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/r/bringthe.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Invest in Peruvian Lives”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/r/bringthe.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Please be very careful this morning, another cold one.  I see it is 18 degrees.  Use good judgment in dealing with the cold weather.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Remember how far you have fallen.

Return to me and change the way you think and act,

and do what you did at first.”

~Revelation 2:5~

Mrs. Martha Traylor

“Miss” Martha continues to have problems with her medications.  She will be transferred to another hospital so this problem can be worked out.

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Heath Rohner’s Dad

Heath’s dad was admitted to the hospital last night.  He’s better now.  Tests are being done.  Keep the family in your prayers.

Mrs. Iris Cunningham

“Miss” Iris’ wake will be at Roseland Baptist Church from 12:00 until the 2:00 service Wednesday.  She will be missed by many.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Words that Help and Heal”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Stories – “The Loser who Never Gave Up”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-loser-who-never-gave-up/

Hymn of the Day – “Never Alone” (one of my favorites)

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neveralo.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Jungle Life”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12222&LanguageID=1709

January Bible Study

Rev. Gibby McMillan will be leading the January Bible Study at New Zion Baptist Church.  This will begin Sunday Evening at 6:30 P.M. and continue through Wednesday evening.  You are invited to join them.

We are doing fine on this 15 degree morning, thanks to David watching over the plants, the animals, and me.  I trust you are okay too!  If you need anything, please give us a call.

Anna Lee

Tuesday – Thursday

“’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,

and with all your soul,

and with all your mind.’

This is the great and foremost commandment.

The second is like it, ‘

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”

~Matthew 6:37b-39, NASB~

 

I’ve got some big news to share today!

Ray Blackwell

Ray Blackwell will be having major surgery because of his cancer today, Tuesday.  Please be in prayer for him, his surgeon, and his family as they wait.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Update – The surgery went well.  He is progressing as expected.  Thank-you for your continued prayers.

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Linda B. Williams

Linda has had bronchitis for about a month.  She’s been in the ER for hours because there is no room available now.  Please pray she can get the needed help while there.

Update: She is home with her bronchitis almost gone.  She now has oxygen to use at night to help her when she seems to have the most problems.

Naomi Draughon Tolleson Orr

My aunt passed away Tuesday night in Sulphur Springs, TX.  She was here five months ago when we had services for Daddy.  Her obituary is not available yet, but I will post it when it becomes available.

Lela Fay Newman-Toler
(September 7, 1932 – January 1, 2014) 

A resident of Gloster, MS, left this world to join her heavenly father at 6:15AM on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Field Memorial Hospital in Centreville, MS. She was born September 7, 1932 in Tylertown, MS and was 81 years of age. She was a devoted and dutiful member of Galilee Baptist Church, she loved to sing duets with her husband, was an avid gardener, a devoted wife and mother, and adored her grandchildren as they were the light of her life. Survived by her husband, Rupert Toler; 3 daughters, Janie Robertson and husband, Bill, Baton Rouge; Ruby Smith and husband, Larry, Livingston; Jan Fitzpatrick and husband, Michael, Pennsylvania; son, Rodney Toler, Gloster, MS; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, 1st husband, Enos James Newman; son, Richard “Dickie” Oliver Newman; parents, Burl and Osea Fortenberry; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Thursday and at New Zion Baptist Church from 11:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 3, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Brian Malone and Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Galilee Baptist Church or The American Cancer Society. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

Yes, today is considered a holiday by many, but Nyla will be open for business.  Our “young” ladies with December birthdays will be honored.  Come out and join us at 11:00 this morning.

Update: We had a great meeting.  Our next birthday party, for the January birthday ladies, will be the last Tuesday of January.

Dick Van Dyke Bible Study

The year 2014 brings a new Bible study and a new opportunity to join the group.  Friday morning at 10:00 A.M., a new study will begin.  It begins with a segment of the television show, but moves into application to our lives with many Scriptures to point us in the right direction.  The first study will be about family.

Keep reading for the BIG news.

Baptist Press 

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “No Appetite”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Appreciate Life’s Little Annoying Things”

http://academictips.org/blogs/appreciate-lifes-annoying-little-things/

Hymn of the Day – “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

http://academictips.org/blogs/appreciate-lifes-annoying-little-things/

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Tents and Bibles”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12196&LanguageID=1709

This leads me to the big news!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at FBC, Kentwood

Our Lottie Moon goal was $20,000.00, with an hallelujah goal of $21,000.00.  Laurie sent me an email saying we have received $23, 336.35!  I thought you might be as excited as I am.  Usually it takes us into January to meet our goal.  As far as I know, we have never reached $23,000.00.

I want to reflect back on 2013!  It was a good year in many ways.

    • I was with Jason’s family for Christmas for the first time!
    • We learned Jennie’s family has been selected to work in Richmond next year!  (It doesn’t take three airplanes to get there!)
    • David and I are healthy, as are our children and their families.
    • We celebrated forty-six years of marriage in August.
    • We love where we live and usually get to spend our time as we wish each day.
    • We love to learn about and share Jesus through our Sunday School classes, Bible studies, Third Thursday meetings at the cabin, etc.
    • We have many friends and have added lots of new ones this year.
    • Daddy lived a long life and was able to live alone after Momma passed away.
    • I was able to complete another year of theprayerlink.com.

I’m ready for 2014!  I don’t know what it holds, but I do know who holds my future!  I hope you know who holds your future.  If not, please ask me or someone else who can tell you.  

Anna Lee

Monday

“My heart’s desire

and prayer to God concerning them

is for their salvation!”

~Romans 10:1~

 

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

Pray for Mrs. Betty Catherine as she sees her doctor about possible back surgery to help her get around better.

Mr. Ray Blackwell

Pray for him as he has upcoming surgery.

Safety on the road

Pray for traveling safety for all those who will be traveling long distances and for those just making their usual short runs in their own community.  Pray for more awareness of “the other guy” and potential problems.

Opportunities to ladies this week at FBC, Kentwood

  • “Young” Ladies Birthday Party tomorrow at Nyla’s at 11:00.  Call the church office or me for more information.
  • Bible Study Friday morning at 10:00 as we begin the Dick Van Dyke series

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Mixed Emotions”

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “The Miracle of Love” (True story)

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-miracle-of-love-true-story/

Hymn of the Day – “Love is the Theme”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Fruitful Relationships”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12271&LanguageID=1709

Be a blessing to someone who is sick, in need, or needs to find Jesus.

Anna Lee

Sunday

When life knocks you to your knees,

you’re in a perfect position to pray.

 

Let your faith be bigger than your fear.

 

Anne Ellzey

Anne was moved from intermediate care to telemetry.  The family continues to thank you for your prayers and requests you keep praying.

Maddie

Carol Ann and Ira Cleveland request prayer for Maddie.  She is having problems with her blood pressure, diabetes, and itching.  Please pray.

Normand Patrick “Pat” Hoosier
(September 16, 1950 – December 28, 2013)

A resident of Montpelier, died on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 16, 1950 in DeQuincy and was 63 years of age. Earlier in his life, he worked as an offshore roughneck and later retired as a custodian from Hammond State School, Oak Forest Academy and the Tangipahoa Parish Courthouse. He was an active member of Montpelier Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Esperanza Alvarez Hoosier, Montpelier and three daughters, Audry Hoosier Hendry and husband, Kirk, Amite, Melissa Hoosier Liberto and husband, Sammy, Kentwood, and Bridget Hoosier Spears and husband, David, Kentwood; 5 grandchildren, Preston, Lawson and Cooper Hendry, Jake Liberto and Nathan Spears; brother, Robert Gilbert Hoosier and his wife, Marie, Patterson; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Gilbert Hoosier and Esther “Annie” Willie Hoosier; two sisters, Carol Primeaux and Mattie Pearl Drago; niece, Amanda Hoosier. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9:00AM until services at 2:00PM on Monday December 30, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Rusty Durand. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge, 2609 River Rd., New Orleans, LA 70121 or Montpelier Baptist Church, 2241 St. Helena Ave., Montpelier, LA 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Letter to a Child” 

http://odb.org/ 

Touching Stories – “If a Dog was Your Teacher”

http://academictips.org/blogs/if-a-dog-was-your-teacher/ 

 Hymn of the Day – “Near to the Heart of God”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neartoth.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “A Priceless Partnership”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12189&LanguageID=1709

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

Tuesday

10 A.M.

Nyla’s in Osyka

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace,

goodwill toward men.”

~Luke 2:14, NKJV~

Mrs. Martha Traylor

Mrs. Martha Traylor was a little better Friday and able to eat all three meals.  Thank God for her progress and for her family members who are at her side.

Anne Ellzey

Anne ate a little yesterday.  The family thanks you for your prayers, but please continue to pray.

Mr. Patrick Hoosier

Mr. Patrick Hoosier is resting comfortably with his family at his side.  Pray for comfort for them in the difficult days ahead.

Naomi Orr

My aunt, Naomi Draughon Tolleson Orr,  is also resting comfortably.  Pray for her family also.

Sunday Worship at FBC

John Blackwell, grandson of Mr. John Alan Blackwell and the late Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell, will be sharing his musical talent with FBC, Kentwood Sunday at 10:30.  You are welcome to worship with us.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Presentation”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “In the Sweet By and By”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/n/t/intsbab.htm

Don’t miss reading the history of this hymn.  Some things were meant to be.  I believe this hymn is one of them.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Heart for Glasgow”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12177&LanguageID=1709

Pray for all the lost to find Jesus.  Pray there will be sufficient funds to continue the work done around the world to enable missionaries to reach the lost for Jesus.

Jesus’ birth and death give us a reason to celebrate today and every day of the year!
Anna Lee

Friday

“In everything

commending ourselves as servants of God,

in much endurance …

in purity …

in the power of God.” 

~2 Corinthians 6:4-7, NASB~

 

Continue to pray for my aunt’s family in Texas.  I’ll post when I have an update.

Pray for the Hossier family.  Mr. Pat had a difficult day yesterday.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Challenge of Confinement”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “To God be the Glory”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/togodbe.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Two Mission Fields”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12197&LanguageID=1709

Thanking God for some good days, memories made, and many memories already treasured up in my heart.

Anna Lee