Category: Inspirational

Saturday

“I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you,

always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer,

because of your partnership in the gospel

from the first day until now.”

~Philippians 1:3-5~

 

From the mission field:

* Give thanks to God that the only Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift in Dhaka,   Bangladesh, that contained a small pair of plastic sandals reached the person who needed them the most: a little girl undergoing surgery on her feet!

* Please pray for visas to be granted so that pastors from other countries who can speak their language can come to Canada and tell South Asian immigrants about Jesus.

* Praise the Lord that during the Christmas season, several thousand families in Vietnam heard the Gospel and a New Testament, a Gospel tract, and an evangelistic movie were placed in their hands.

* Please pray for a national couple who are part-time church planters in southern Thailand,  as the evil one is using every advantage to keep them from the Lord’s work.

Sharla Tolleson Hodges

Please add my first cousin, Sharla, to your prayer list.  She has Huntington’s Disease and has regressed since her mother, my aunt Naomi, passed away less than a month ago.  She is in her early 50’s.

Nora Ramer Gilmore
(November 1, 1933 – January 24, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2390909&fh_id=10545

Wallace S. “Duppy” Forshag, Jr.
(January 7, 1941 – January 23, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2390913&fh_id=10545

Monroe Earl (Paw Paw) Tillman
(October 19, 1941 – January 23, 2014) 

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2391118&fh_id=10545

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “An Ordinary Day”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – Life – “Two Castle Builders”

http://academictips.org/blogs/two-castle-builders/

Hymn of the Day – “Life’s Railway to Heaven”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/r/lrailway.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Angola Project

If you are packing a zip-lock bag of healthcare supplies for an Angola inmate, please remember to turn them in Sunday morning at FBC,Kentwood.

Weather 

I’m sure yesterday was a long day for many people who stayed in all day, but it was the best way to avoid the traveling problems.  Even though my thermometer says it is 26 degrees now, I know the forecast is for much warmer temperatures later today.  I thank God I was able to “stay put” yesterday.  Please pay attention to the forecast for more cold weather early next week.

Use the next couple of days to prepare for more cold weather.  Help someone else to be better prepared this time.

Anna Lee

Friday (posted early)

I’m going to post The Prayer Link early because of the uncertainly of the weather (and the electricity) in southeast Louisiana in the next couple of days.

“I am the light of the world.

He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness,

but have the light of life.”

~John 8:12, NKJV~

 

Savana Allen

Savana Allen got to go home from the hospital late Thursday afternoon.  Let’s hope she will soon feel much better.  Pray for her as she regains her strength.

Macy Gueldner

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

Pray for all those with flu, cold, respiratory problems, etc.  Pray they will get rest that will help them recover.

Pray for those who have to be out in the cold to work, those traveling on roads that may by icy, and for those whose homes are not warn.

Life Stories – “The Alphabet of Happiness”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-alphabet-of-happiness/

Hymn of the Day – “Let the Savior In”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/e/lethimin.htm

Baptist Press – Some especially good stories today.

BPNews.net

Let pray for everyone’s health and safety during this especially cold weather.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

for You will answer me.”

~Psalm 85:7~

 

Wanda Smith

Wanda’s foot surgery went well.  Pray for her on her first full day after surgery.

Mrs. Velma Kliesch (Paula Splane’s mother)

Paula’s mother is in ICU at North Oaks.  Please pray for her.

Savana Allen

This young daughter of David and Fannie has been hospitalized to undergo testing.  Pray for her and her family as they endure the testing phase.

Jadon’s Story

Jadon and his mother are home from Detroit despite a flight delay.  Thank God for their safe flight despite cold temperatures and ice.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Load Line”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – Poems – “If a Dog was your Teacher”

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

Hymn of the Day – “Leave it There” (If the World from You Withhold”)

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/e/leaveitt.htm

Reminders

  • Bible Study @ 10:00 in Fellowship Hall of FBC; You are invited to attend with us.  Bring a sandwich tomorrow to eat with the group after the study.
  • Angola Inmate Health Kits are due at the office or main entrance of FBC Sunday morning.  Thanks to all who have filled a bag(s).
  • Household linens (towels, sheets, comforters, etc.) are being collected for Restore.  You can drop them off at the office or main entrance of FBC, K.  Thanks to all who have contributed to our Restore collections.

While Bro. Michael and Brandy were at church last night, their house was burglarized.  Pray for them and for the person(s) who did this.  Thank God they are safe.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“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~

Wanda Smith

Wanda is having another surgery on her foot today to remove surgery from her last surgery.  Let’s pray she gets some good results this time.

Fay Gehringer

Fay had her second cataract surgery yesterday.  Pray for her as she follows strict instruction for the next few days.

Susie Sharkey

Susie had should surgery yesterday.  The surgeon found two bone spurs and a tear.  Pray for her as she goes through rehab now.

Tina Bond Gilbert’s

Tina’s transplant surgery went well.  She will have some strict rules to follow for the next little while.  Pray all continues to go well.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Bricks without Stone”

http://odb.org/

Quotes – “Mother Teresa Quotes”

http://academictips.org/blogs/mother-teresa-quotes/

Hymn of the Day – “I Will Sing the Wondrous Day”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/w/iwilsing.htm

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

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Bear one another’s burdens,

and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

~Galatians 6:2~

 

Jadon’s Story

Jadon will be having a MRI for about two hours today.  Please say a prayer for him to do well.  So far, he has really impressed his doctor.

Susie Sharkey

Susie Sharkey is having shoulder surgery today in Baton Rouge.  Pray she does well with the surgery and with the rehab that follows.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “In Harmony”

http://odb.org/

Quotes – Success Quotes

http://academictips.org/blogs/success-quotes/

Hymn of the Day – “Will there be any Stars?”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/i/willther.htm

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

“Tell to the generation to come the praises of the LORD,

and His strength and His wondrous works

that He has done.”

~Psalm 78:4b~

 

Peggy Stinson 

Peggy has been placed on hospice care.  Please pray for her and for her family.

Susie Sharkey

Susie will be having shoulder surgery tomorrow.  Pray for her surgery and her rehabilitation.

Wanda Smith

Wanda’s food surgery is Wednesday.  Pray for her surgery and rehabilitation.

Harry Goynes

Harry, of Roseland, is hospitalized with a weak heart and fluid around his lungs.   Thank God for continuing to watch over Harry and his family.

Tristan Grice

Tristan Grice left early this morning for ten months of mission work in Honduras.  As you pray for her ministry there, pray for Tristan and her family here in Kentwood.

Jadon’s Story

Pray for Jadon as he sees he doctor in Detroit today for a check-up.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “True Greatness”

http://odb.org/

Quotes – “Positive Quotes”

http://academictips.org/blogs/positive-quotes/

Hymn of the Day – Southern Gospel – “God on the Mountain”

Written by Tracy Dart (http://www.darttmusic.com/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWwfQ_3iY4s

WMU Quarterly Meeting

10:00 This morning at Spring Creek Baptist Church

Memorial Service; Message by Rev. Gibby McMillan

Bring a “covered dish”.

Health Kit for Angola Inmates

Your health kits are due at FBC, K Sunday morning or at your local church as announced.  Let’s all help to get a health kit to each of the 6,2000 inmates.

Have a blessed day.  Many of our friends are sick with the flu or the “crud”.  Be careful.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“My heart’s desire and prayer to God concerning them

is for their salvation!”

~Romans 10:1~

 

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

“Miss Annie Bell” seems to have improved to where she was before her last hospital stay.  Mr. Philip is also doing well.  I thank God for this special couple.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Two Men”

http://odb.org/

Quotes – “Inspiring Stories”

http://academictips.org/blogs/inspiring-quotes/

Hymn of the Day – “He Leadeth Me”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/l/hleademe.htm

IMB – Volunteer Opportunities

http://going.imb.org/volunteers/Step_1/Search.asp

If He is leading you to volunteer, please check into that site.  There is no limit to the fulfillment God has for us.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

 

Wayne Simpson

Susan sent me a message saying Wayne got home from North Oaks late yesterday afternoon.  She thanks you for praying and asks for continued prayers as Wayne makes the adjustment to being at home again.

Peggy Berberette

Ladd Turner’s mother-in-law may have a blood clot in her lungs.  Pray for her as she continues her battle and for her family as they travel this journey with her.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “All Spruced Up”

http://odb.org/

Quotes – “Happiness Quotes”

http://academictips.org/blogs/happiness-quotes/

Hymn of the Day – “Happy the Home where God is There”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/a/hapyhome.htm

I don’t think I have ever heard/sung this song, but I love the words and believe in the picture they paint.

We have certainly had some cold days for our area.  I’m so thankful I don’t live where it is much colder.  

Anna Lee

Friday

“For the LORD hears the poor.”

~Psalm 69:33a~

 

Jessica McElveen Garner

According to a post from East Fork Baptist Church, Jessica passed away this morning at 4:45.  Please be in prayer for her family.  They will need lots of encouragement in the coming days.

Macy Gueldner

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

Cindy Juban

Today is the day Andy Taylor’s sister sees a surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio about her brain tumor.  Pray he can remove the tumor and her vision will return.

Jadon’s Story

Pray for Jadon and his mom as they travel to Detroit for a check-up.  Pray for Jadon and Jacob who do not want to be separated by another trip to the doctor.

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Previous requests

There are many on our prayer list from the last week or two.  Take a few minutes to reread and to add more prayers as needed.  Thanks!

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Heavenly Prospective”

http://odb.org/

Be sure to pay special attention to the first quote on the next website.

Quotes – Motivational Quotes

http://academictips.org/blogs/motivational-quotes/

Hymn of the Day – “Blessed Assurance”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/l/e/blesseda.htm

As you read, hum, or sing this song, think of the lady who wrote this great hymn.  If she could feel like she did, surely we could celebrate each day’s beauty knowing that we will also have the opportunity to see God’s face one day!  I’m sure we will have a glorious celebration with lots of singing in heaven.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Ladies’ Bible Study

10:00 this morning

FBC, Kentwood

Heritage Room

Dick Van Dyke #3

I learned yesterday that Curt Martin’s mom passed away on December 30th.  There was a memorial service for her on Wednesday of last week.  Pray for her family as they deal with her loss.

WMU Associational Meeting

Monday at Spring Creek

10:00 A.M.

Bring your favorite “dish”.

I’m thankful for another night with lots of people and a sweet spirit in the cabin.

Anna Lee

Thursday

 

 

 “He has delivered us from such a terrible death,

and He will deliver us.

We have put our hope in Him t

hat He will deliver us again.”

~2 Corinthians 1:10~

 

Today is the “Third Thursday”.  That means David and I will be looking for lots of company tonight at 6:30 P.M. for sweet fellowship, supper, a devotional time, sweet Christian music.  We try to honor God and share the experience with others.

Wilson “Dub” Whitener 

(July 10, 1943 – January 14, 2014)

A resident of Amite, he died at 11:13 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born July 10, 1943 in Albany and was 70 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Gail Binder Whitener, Amite; 2 daughters, Charlotte W. Forsyth, Amite and Lisa W. Carruth and husband, Danny, Greensburg; 4 grandchildren, Skylar Singleton, Amite, Landon Murphy, Greensburg, Nick Carruth, Greensburg, and Shelton Carruth, Greensburg; sister, Nyla Price and Mike, Osyka, MS; and his three furry babies, Max, Maggie and Riley. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Alma Whitener; brother, Wayne Whitener; son-in-law, Donald “Pop” Forsyth. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Little Tent”

http://odb.org/

Quotes – “Words of Encouragement”

http://academictips.org/blogs/words-of-encouragement/

Hymn of the Day – “Our Best”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/ourbest.htm

It’s been many years since I heard/sang this song.  I hope it rings all day in my ears and heart!  I hope you hear/sing it all day too!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Volunteers

http://going.imb.org/volunteers/default.asp

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

 “Give of Your Best to the Master” today as a means of encouraging/influencing others.  You never know who is watching and whose life you will impact!

Anna Lee