Category: Inspirational

Saturday

“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!

You have relieved me in my distress;

have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.”

~Psalm 4:1~

Mrs. Margaret Oliver told our Bible study group Spencer Clair Webb is healing while waiting to go to St. Jude for a check-up.  Her family is very pleased with the way they were treated and the work they did for Spencer.

Rafe Cutrer‘s recent therapy has helped him improve a lot.  I know his family is looking forward to his next round of treatment and the wonderful results he will have then.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Value of One” –  http://odb.org/

Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana Missions – http://georgiabarnette.org/

Are the souls of people in other states or countries more important than those of people in Louisiana?  Certainly not!  Do your part to help evangelize people in Louisiana.  Give to the Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana.  If you live in another state, you will have a state mission offering there named in honor of a lady who worked hard for missions if your state.  Thank God for each of these mission leaders and for those carrying out the work in each state today.

Values – Inspiration – “Sisters and a Brother Who Rose Above” –

 http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1507-Sisters-and-a-Brother-Who-Rose-Above

Hymn of the Day – “Love is the Theme” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

Imagine how different our world would be if we all showed more love!

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Baptist Press is full of a wealth of information.  I hope you learn to appreciate the information they share with us.

Our value is measured by what God has done for us and by what we do for others.

Anna Lee

Friday

“So My word that comes from My mouth will not return to Me empty,

but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.”

~Isaiah 55:11, HCSB~

From Kathy Bryan

My nephew Bill McCormick is 49 years old and has a tumor on his lower jaw. He is to have scans tomorrow and see a surgeon next week. Please pray for healing for Bill, for peace and strength for his his family. Thank you for praying.

Austin Rose (Written by his mother, Denise LaBarbara Rose)

So let’s see… I need to catch up my posts and I have a strong urge to do it in order so… Last time we went home was Friday, aug.20th and it was the longest “at home” stay of 10 days! Yay. He went to school all day all week, football game Friday night, and homecoming dance on Saturday night! So happy to see that happen.
Came back to hospital on Monday, sept 30th for the first round of maintenance which is also the LAST PLANNED HOSPITAL STAY! He did so well clearing his methotrexate that they are sending us home tonight !!! (Thursday). They say he may develop a fever in the near future which would bring us back but if not, his next treatment is outpatient on October 28th. THATS 25 days HOME PEOPLE! And 2 marching band competitions! I have to say that I am feeling a little emotional about leaving here tonight. We have been here almost constantly for the last 3 1/2 months. The doctors and nurses here have been phenomenal. We have gotten to know many and they will forever be in our hearts!

Elaine Baham Stewart’s surgery when very well.  When she woke up, she had a smiley face and a short message written in her right hand.  The doctor thinks he removed all the cancer.

James David Newcomb
(April 28, 1942 – September 25, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 5:50 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born April 28, 1942 in New Orleans and was 70 years of age. Survived by wife, Claudie Newcomb; 2 step daughters, Veronica Corkern Scardina and Sabrina Baker; 4 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Sandra Prine, Patsy Kimble and Juanita Rick. Preceded in death by parents, Trenton and Ruby Newcomb; 1 sister and 2 brothers. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Living Waters Fellowship Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements

 Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Immeasurably More” –  http://odb.org/ 

Values – Hope – “Light of Lights” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1511-Lights-of-Lights

Baptist Press –  https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&shva=1#inbox/1417aef2986886e1

KOM Pray – Kids on Mission Pray – http://kidsonmission.org/prayer/

Hymn of the Day – “The Light of the World is Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/w/lworldij.htm 

 

I’m expecting a great day today, knowing the One who light my day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.”

~Matthew 19:26~

 

Pat Hoosier is have a week of chemo.  After a three week break, he will begin round two of six rounds.  While he is having round two, his wife will have surgery on her hands.  Pray for the three girls as they maintain their family life and take care of their parents.

Pray for Elaine Stewart.  She is having surgery today for round three of cancer.  Pray she does well again this time.

The Disaster Relief program of Southern Baptist churches has been busy.  They are still working at one disaster area when another need develop.

http://www.namb.net/dr/

The topic for tomorrow’s “Lucy” Bible study is Spiritual Gifts.  Join us at 10:00 if you are interested.

FBC will be collecting jackets, gloves, scarves, and sweatshirts this month to be given to “Re-Store”.  Bring your items and place them in the collection baskets at the main and office doors.  The items will be taken to Amite at the end of the month.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Gift of Presence” – http://odb.org/

Values – Making a Difference – “On Teaching Cadets” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1514-On-Teaching-Cadets

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Hymn of the Day – “Onward Christian Soldiers” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onwardcs.htm

 

I trust this song will be with you throughout the day today.  Enjoy it.

Thanks for your prayers each day.  You make a difference!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me,

because I am gentle and humble in heart,

and you will find rest for yourselves.

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

~Matthew 11:29-30~

 

I asked Diane Turner to give us an update on her son, Dan Turner, whose was in seriously injured in a motorcycle/deer accident .

I am sending you an update on Dan for you to pass on to those on The Prayer Link. First of all, our many thanks to those who have prayed and lifted Dan, his wife Angela, and the rest if family up to our Heavenly Father. We are convinced wholeheartedly, that Dan’s life was spared and that he continues to prove by God’s hand. Dan is still in outpatient therapy two days a week. He is going to rehab at a facility known as Quest. This facility only takes patients that they feel have a high success expectancy for complete recovery. That in itself is a confirmation to us that God is going to see this thing through.

At Quest, Dan is receiving therapy for his left shoulder, hand, and foot. He was left with tendinitis from the broken shoulder that was inhibiting his range of motion and interfering with therapy to strengthen that area. He has been receiving injections in the shoulder to correct this so therapy can move along. Also, he had similar issues in the hand and foot. He is also receiving injections in both the forearm and heel, greatly improving with function he needs for therapy.

Dan is very proactive and participating in his therapy both as a patient and a health professional who is vitally interested in getting past this to get back to help heal others. He is taking every stat that is generated by monitoring equipment and therapists and has developed spread sheets, bar graphs, and pie charts to track his progress. Having these visuals of his progress is SO AWESOME!!! It is so exciting and encouraging for him to see his progress, and to his family!!! to see it, as well!  He has visions of volunteering his expertise in this area to other patients at Quest to also give them hope and encouragement as they travel the road back traumatic injury.

We ask that you continue to pray for Dan and Angela, his wife. Pray specifically for his continued healing through this careful dance of meds and therapy to continue to awaken those areas of the brain controlling the shoulder, hand, and leg on the left side of his body. Thank you all again for your faithfulness to pray for Dan.

I know you will want to continue praying for all the Turners.  I think having this update will help us know how to best pray now.

Today is the day Mrs. Florene (Robert) Pate has surgery at OLOL.  Keep her and her family, as well as the medical staff. in your prayers.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Married to Royalty” – http://odb.org/

Values – Do Your Part – “Be Grateful” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1515-Be-Grateful

Hymn of the Day – “Love is the Theme” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Needs – Re-Store is in need of jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, winter hats, and winter gloves.  If you have some that are clean and usable that you are willing to share, please bring them to FBC and leave them in the baskets by the main and office entrances.  I will deliver them to Amite at the end of October.

Let God show His love through you today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.”

~Matthew 11:28~

 

 

From James Rimes

Mrs. Florene Pate will have surgery at OLOL on Wednesday. Please pray for her, Mr. Robert and the doctors

 Kathy Jo Thompson will be having another surgery today.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Jimmy Schwartz received six units of blood last week.  Pray for him as he starts to feeling much better.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Hubble, Zoos, And Singing Children” – odb.org

Values – Rising Above – “Hope Triumphs Harm” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1517-Hope-Trumps-Harm

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Hymn of the Day – “Saved, Saved” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/savdsavd.htm

What a day this is going to be!  Every day is great when we are saved!

Anna Lee

Monday

   “Since you were brought back to life with Christ,

focus on the things that are above —

where Christ holds the highest position.  

Keep your mind on things above,

not on worldly things.”

~Colossians 3:1-2~

 

Kaye Roberts said her brother, Jimmy Alford, developed A-Fib Saturday.  This was a surprise to them because he had been doing so well Friday. Pray for them to stay encouraged as Jimmy recovers from the surgery.

Father of the Line Creek pastor –

Mr. Kenneth Irvin passed away about 9:00 P.M. last night. Please remember this family in your prayers. Thanks

Peggy Stinson, sister of Lois Pittman, is developing some side effects.  Pray for her as getting around is becoming more difficult.

Continue to pray for Kathy Jo Thompson.  She is feeling better, but not good enough.

In the hospital.. Dr adjusted shunt level… Feeling alil bit better… Behind my right ear is killing me… It’s so tender I can’t even lay on that side… Not sure how long I’m gonna b in here or what else dr is going to do… (Just fix me lol)

Mrs. Rubie Lee Zeigler, 81, of Magnolia died September 28, 2013 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. She was born September 22, 1932 to Willie and Ruthie Temple Phelps.

Visitation will be Sunday September 29, 2013 from 5 until 8 PM at Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home and will continue on Monday September 30, 2013 and from 9 until services at 10:00 AM at Hartman-Sharkey funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Guiding Light Church cemetery.

Mrs. Zeigler was a member of Guiding Light Pentecostal Church. She was a dairy farmer and a wonderful mother and cook. She loved the Atlanta Braves and wrestling. Mrs. Zeigler came in second place for Mother of the Year at church in 2013 only being beat by one rose. Her family stated that she was always their Mother of the Year.

Mrs. Zeigler was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of over 60 years, Edward Zeigler, an infant daughter Evelyn Zeigler, a granddaughter Ronda Mapes, a brother James Phelps, two son-in-laws; Tommy Mapes and Craig Dillon.

Mrs. Zeigler is survived by her children; Betty Taylor (Andy) of Osyka, Glenn Zeigler (Tonya) of Denham Springs, David Warren Zeigler of Springfield, TN, Glenda Phelps (Jimmy) of Magnolia, Sandra Burges (Jerry) of Magnolia, Teresa Sanchez (Ernie) of Osyka and Gary Zeigler (DeLisa) of Osyka, her grandchildren; Tommy Mapes, Jr, Pennie Gayle Mapes, Rebecca Lynn Alexander (Micky), Ricky Mapes, Melissa Taylor, Kellie Dalrymple (Scott), David Zeigler, Angel Smith (Joe), Ernest Phelps (Jessica), Cody Phelps, Brandon Dillon, Gerald Burges, Kayla Sanchez, Kristie Sanchez, David Sanchez, Michael Bailey Dean, Jr and Justin Blades, a sister Billie Jean Booty, along with numerous other great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are Tommy Mapes, Jr., Ernest Phelps, Cody Phelps, Brandon Dillon, Gerald Burges, Justin Blades, Jamie Hughes and Jon-Micah Tolar.

Devotional –  “Drink Lots of Water” –   http://odb.org/

 

Values – Overcoming – “Finding Out The Truth” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1518-Finding-Out-The-Truth

 

Hymn of the Day – “God Will Take Care of You” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/w/gwiltake.htm

Be sure to read how this song came about.  That means so much to me because this is my “stand-by” song for the difficult days of my life since I was a child.  I have banged this song out on the piano many a day.  The first few verses would be loud and harsh.  As I accepted the meaning of the song, the loudness softened and the harsh tones became sweeter.  I played many verses some days before I finally got to the sweet, soft music I needed.  I know I took my problems out on the piano, but at least I felt better and no longer felt the way I did when I started to play.  This song will always be special to me.

Disaster Relief

– http://www.namb.net/uploadedFiles/namb1/content/Ministries/Disaster_Relief/Sandy_Response/September%202013%20News%20for%20Sandy%20Rebuild.pdf

This day was created by God for us.  What will you do doing on this special day?

Anna Lee

Sunday

Imitate me,

just as I also imitate Christ.

~1 Corinthians 11:1~

From Debbie Crawford

Please pray for Mr. Kenneth Irvin, father of Line Creek Baptist Church Pastor. Mr. Kenneth lives in Georgia and was moved to hospice this morning.
Also remember his family during this time. Thanks

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson.  She recently had surgery, but had to go back to North Oaks this morning.  Pray she finds the source of her problem and gets some pain relief

Obituary – I cannot open this, but maybe you can.

Mrs. Rubie Lee Zeigler
September 22, 1932 – September 28, 2013

http://www.hartman-sharkeyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Rubie-Zeigler/#!/Obituary

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Color Courage” – http://odb.org/

Values – Determination – “Empowerment” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1519-Empowerment

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel,

because it is God’s power for salvation to everyone who believes,

first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.”

~Romans 1:16, HCSB~

 

Betty Taylor’s mom. Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, passed away this morning at 5:30.  Pray for as family today and in the coming days.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Who Am I?” – http://odb.org/

Values – True Beauty – “A Crow’s Loss” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1520-A-Crow-s-Loss

Hymn of the Day – “Day by Day” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daybyday.htm

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Ask of Me,

and I will make the nations Your inheritance

and the ends of the earth Your possession.”

~Psalm 2:8~

 

David Bales got a good biopsy report.  Thank-you for praying.  The family appreciates each one of your prayers.

Spencer Claire Webb is at St. Jude and will need to have an eye removed today to remove cancer.  Pray for the Spencer, the family, and the medical staff, both today and in the days to come.

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus Loves the Little Children” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesloves.htm

A lesson in values – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1521-A-Step-Back-I-Cannot-Take

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – http://georgiabarnette.org/when-the-church-returns/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread -Fire and Rain –  http://odb.org/

Bible Study – This morning at 10:00 – FBC Fellowship Hall – Everyone is invited.  No workbook.  No homework.  Bring your Bible.

We’ve got so much to talk with God today.  Let’s get on with the praying.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve…

but as for me and my house,

we will serve the Lord.”

~Joshua 24:15b, NASB~

 

Henry Blackaby had four bypasses and is doing very well.  Thank you for your continued prayers for him.

Spencer Clair Webb is at St. Jude.  Pray for God’s hand in the treatment of this young child.  Pray for the Webb and Blanchard families as they turn her over to those who work with medical needs of children on a daily basis.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Path of Wisdom” –  http://odb.org/

Values – “A Friend” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1522-A-Friend

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – “Born of a Block Party” – featured of the front page of “”The Baptist Message” this week – http://georgiabarnette.org/born-on-a-block-party/

Hymn of the Day – “Does Jesus Care?” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/o/doesjeca.htm

The answer is always “Yes”!  I trust this song will resound in your mind all day and will give the answer to a question that is going through the mind of someone in your life.

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Find a way to be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee