Category: Missions

Friday

“Walk worthy of the Lord,

fully pleasing Him,

being fruitful in every good work

and increasing in the knowledge of God.”

~Colossians 1:10, NKJV~

 

I have an unspoken request today for a kind, gentle Christian friend.

Women’s Ministry

  • Operation Christmas Child – Two people have asked me about the May item we are collecting, “T-shirts”.  It not white underwear, but colorful, print outer shirts.  They do not have to be expensive, just cute!
  • Don’t miss Bible study this morning at 10:00 at Anna Lee’s.  We’re studying “The Woman at the Well”.  There’s some good lessons in John 4  for us to learn and apply.  Bring your Bible and head on out.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Jeremiah 32-36

Baptist Press –  bpnews.org

Steve Horn’s “Is There Any Hope for America?” – stevehorn.org/2015_05_07/is-there-any-hope-for-america-2/

Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief –  http://www.okdisasterhelp.org/2015/05/oklahoma-baptists-disaster-relief-responding-to-storm-damage-in-bridge-creek-other-areas/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “All Aboard” –  http://odb.org/
  • The Lord is . . . long-suffering toward us,                                                                                            not willing that any should perish.                                                                                                                                                            ~2 Peter 3:9~
  • “Softly and Tenderly” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/o/softlyat.htm

Have a great day.  Thank God for a beautiful week and another week to serve Him and others.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

For the word of the LORD is right and true;

he is faithful in all he does.

~Psalm 33:4~

 

Pray for Mr. James Miller as he has a medical procedure today.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Pray for Susan Rimes as she checks on a possible kidney stone Friday morning.

Pray for Greg and Beverly Estevan of Amite.  They a had a large tree fall on their home last week.  Early Sunday morning their home burned.  Arson,to cover for a burglary, is suspected.  Many Amite people will know Greg as a former teacher.  He now works at the State Farm office in Amite.

Stolen Wheelchair 

Lord’s Supper for Homebound

Last night, David and I were honored to be part of a team that went to the home of Mr. Phillip (92) and Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell (90).  I cannot explain the emotions of such a night, but it was so inspiring.  The Harrells have worked hard, raised a family, and served faithfully for so many years.  Their second great, great grandchild will be born later this year.  The have lived a life that inspires so many.  Love abounds in all they do.  What a blessing it is to know then and to know they know and serve God!

 

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • Come to the cabin tomorrow.  (Call for directions.)
  • 10:00 A.M. Fridays
  • Bring a Bible, a friend, and a salad or dessert.
  • Women of the Bible: The Woman at the Well
  • Next week
    • Back at the church
    • Women of the Bible: Lot’s Wife

National Day of Prayer

There will be prayers gatherings across our nation today.  Please check your particular area to learn of the opportunities to gather and pray with others.  If you are unable to meet with others, please pray on your own.

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Job 37-38

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

  • Many great articles
  • First article (retiring missionaries)
    • A couple we know was included in this group.  Jennie and Boyd were thankful to be present and a part of the celebration.  Many people in the Amite area will remember the Ichter family from the 1950’s.  That the family of the lady who is retiring.  Other members, in a new generation, are still serving in another part of the world.  What a legacy for the family!
    • “The missionaries honored at the recognition service held in conjunction with IMB’s Emeritus Recognition Conference, April 29-May 3, served a cumulative total of 1,550 years on the international mission field.”

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Squeaky Wheel” –  http://odb.org/
  • The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.                                                                                                                                            ~James 5:16 NIV~                                                     He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart.                                                                                                                                                   ~Isaiah 40:11~
  • “Near to the Heart of God” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neartoth.htm

(My grandmother, Jennie Wilkinson Draughon’s, favorite hymn!)

My heart is tender with thoughts of families with great Christian family values and legacies.  It is also proud of a nation with a legacy of great Christian values.  Let’s pray for families and for America today!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

For everyone born of God overcomes the world.

This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

I John 5:4 (NIV)

Every God-begotten person conquers the world’s ways.

The conquering power that brings the world to its knees is our faith.

The person who wins out over the world’s ways

is simply the one who believes Jesus is the Son of God.

I John 5:4-5 (The Message)

Sandra Mays (NW Alabama)

Sandra (my sister’s sister in law) is going for more test today, reports from yesterday were pretty good. They said did not need heart transplant…Thanks for putting her on the Prayer Link. Sandra specifically asked me to put her name on there.

Lalou Schweble Voight (former student in Amite)  Lalou had cancer surgery.

I’m getting better … Slower than I would like. … I appreciate all the prayers and comforting words.

Jadon’s Journey

Sorry I haven’t updated on Jadon’s foot. We still really don’t know what is going on. It is a little better and he isn’t complaining as much. He has such a high tolerance to pain that we don’t know if it is still hurting him or not. All he says is he doesn’t want to go back to that hospital with all the fish tanks and get another cast frown emoticon We go to the brace doctor tomorrow to see what he says. Hopefully he has a plan.

Sue Ellen Russell Pearson (my classmate)

Treatment today at the Cancer Center.Bloodwork was perfect. I am feeling good.Thanks to each of you for all the prayers and good thoughts!

Lalou Schwebel Voight (former student in Amite)

Went to doc today and got good news. Still dont know about chemo or radiation., but pain level is very low and I am getting around much better. So things are looking good so far.

Doug Toney (husband of former classmate)

The Pulminary doctor said Doug’s lungs are very happy.leaving vent on which means sedation. This is good because he doesn’t need pain meds. Pain meds do not agree with him at all. Just continue to pray. Thank you.

….

Doug did not want to wake up today when they gave him a sedation vacation. They halved the sedation. Giving diabetic friendly nutrients via ng tube. Bicarbonate in drip for acidosis and another med for stomach. No infection in blood. A gastroenterologist will see him tomorrow and the surgeon will check incision drains in the morning. He is still very ill, but maybe a bit better.
Macy Guelder (Franklinton, granddaughter of former school friend)
Macy’s hair is starting to fall out again, and that makes my heart sad. I saw a few strands of hair on her shirt, so I ran my fingers through her hair and plenty more strands came out. There hasn’t been an increase in her chemo, so I’m a little surprised. Her hair has been growing since July, and it’s very thick, so maybe most of it will stay. We’ll see…
Fay Shoemaker (church friend) –  Miss Fay’s surgery Monday went well.  She was to move to physical therapy yesterday.  Keep praying for her as she recovers from the second shoulder surgery.
Rev. Franklin Graham
  • Our Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains arrived yesterday on the streets of Baltimore. They are there to pray with people, to encourage calm, and to share God’s love. There are dangerous gangs who want to control the streets and cause more havoc. Pray that God will use these chaplains in a mighty way and that peace will be restored to this devastated city.
  • The Supreme Court heard arguments today relating to same-sex marriage. God is the One who made us male and female, and He defines marriage as between one man and one woman. There is no argument with what God has ordained. It is shameful that our country has declined so much morally that our courts are confused and would even hear this argument. Join me in praying that God would intervene and give these justices a glimpse of His heart and that they would make this decision based on His standards. Remember, two men cannot make a child; two women cannot make a child. This is a fact. Everyone alive today is the result of the union of a man and a woman. It is just simple biology, and the courts can’t change that.
  • A devastating earthquake hit Nepal this morning near the country’s capital city, Kathmandu. News outlets are already reporting over 1,400 dead, and that number could dramatically rise in the next few hours and days. Our Samaritan’s Purse team is deploying to the disaster site to bring emergency relief in Jesus’ Name to the survivors. The people of Nepal urgently need our prayers. Read more about our response here
Wagon Ministries (written by Boyd)

Lord’s Supper for Homebound

Last night, a number of people from FBC, Kentwood went to various homes for a time of singing, prayer, the Lord’s Supper, and fellowship.  I was a one of an eight person team that went to visit Mrs. Susie Wales.  (I would have loved to have been in each home, but all the visits were at the same time.)  “Miss” Susie and each member of the team contributed to the visit.  She told us over and over how thankful she was we were there.  She walked to the door and stood there waving until we backed out.  What a great night it was!

I’m looking forward to going to another home next week.

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Job 35-36Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Image Consultants” – http://odb.org/
  • [You] have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge                                               according to the image of Him who created him.                                                                                                                                                                     ~Colossians 3:10~                                                If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;                                                                                old things have passed away;                                                                                                        behold, all things have become new.                                                                                                                                             ~2 Corinthians 5:17~                                                                                          God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”                                                                                                                                         ~Philippians 4:19~
  • “Just When I Need Him Most” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justwhen.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – http://www.namb.net/annie-armstrong/

I’m  so glad Jesus is with me each day in all I do.  He can be a part of your life too.  Ask a pastor or a friend.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

The LORD is with me;

I will not be afraid.

What can man do to me?

~Psalm 118:6~

(Watching the news this morning!)

Martha Pevey Drago and Macy Guelder (Martha’s granddaughter)

I just wanted to thank everyone who continues to pray for Macy and me! Your prayers are SO special and mean the world to me. Saw the dr today and he says I am healing very well from my surgery and I feel great. Starting to get a little hair back… Joe calls it peach fuzz! Kali and Cate are are excited because they like to play “hair dresser” with me. Lol. I will start radiation in the next couple of weeks. Looking forward to getting it over with and moving on to better days!

Please pray for this country and the people of Nepal!

The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Psalm 9:17

Rev. Tommy Hicks’ surgery went well Monday.  He was released from the hospital yesterday.  Pray for him and his family during the rehabilitation period.

Johnny “Lil Man” Santangello and his family need your prayers.  He had been having new problems.  Testing has been done, but the doctor and the family are still trying to make the right decision about his next treatment.  Keep praying, please.

The Napal Earthquake took many lives.  Pray for all those who survived the quake and those who are rushing there with needed supplies to survive and rebuild.

Jerry Sessions

April 6, 1934 – April 27, 2015

http://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Jerry-Sessions/#!/Obituary

Frances Tolleson Shackelford 

May 25, 1936 – April 27, 2015
Austin, Texas | Age 78

http://wcfish.tributes.com/obituary/show/Frances-Tolleson-Shackelford-102423015

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Psalm 48-50

Baptist Press

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Access to God” – http://odb.org/
  • Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace,                                                                     that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.                                                                                                                                          ~Hebrews 4:16~                                       God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.                                                                                                                                           ~Philippians 4:19~
  • “Just When I Need Him Most” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justwhen.htm

Bible Study – Women of the Bible

  • Fridays at 10:00 A.M.
  • FBC Fellowship Hall
  • Study guides available in the church office or Friday morning

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Mission

Homebound Lord’s Supper

  • Meet at FBC at 5:30 tonight.
  • Join a team.
  • Be an encourager!

Today is a good day to be an encourager to those who are sick, discouraged, needy, etc.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“This poor man cried,

and the Lord heard him.”

~Psalm 34:6a, HCSB~

 

Please say special prayers for Sandra Mays and her family.  Her brother, Donnie Eudy, is married to my sister, Julie.

Sandra Mays will undergo tests on 4/28/15 at the Cleveland Clinic (Ohio) to determine if she is a candidate for a heart transplant. She appreciates your prayers!

Doug Toney

Doug’s surgery went good. Probably take vent out tomorrow. Don’t know when he will come home. Will wear a brace for 3-4 months. Will have pic line/ antibiotics 6 weeks or more. Please continue to pray.

Rev. Tim Jones

Tim went to the doctor today. His stress test and Ultrasound test were both good. The change in his medicine has helped with the shortness of breath. Thank you all for your prayers. God is good all the time. Love you. God bless.

Milton and Yvonne Curtis seem to have one problem after another.  Pray they soon get well enough to continue their ministry.

Rev. Tommy Hicks said Sunday that he would have “another” back surgery the next day. I haven’t heard a report, but please pray for good results and a successful recovery and rehabilitation time.  Pray for his wife who will be his primary caregiver again.

Supreme Court

Frozen Food Sunday 

  • May 3rd
  • Bring food to my classroom before Sunday School
  • Food will be delivered May 3rd
  • Suggestions
    • Cooked main dish packaged 2-3 cups per freezer bag
    • Fresh or frozen foods
    • Cooked vegetables you canned or froze earlier
    • Date and label bags

Read the Bible in 2015 –  2 Samuel 1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Mission Offering for North America

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “In the Same Boat” – http://odb.org/
  • When He got into a boat,                                                                                                                     His disciples followed Him.                                                                                                                                            ~Matthew 8:23~                                                                                                             A furious squall came up,                                                                                                                     and the waves broke over the boat,                                                                                               so that it was nearly swamped.                                                                                                       Jesus was in the stern,                                                                                                                         sleeping on a cushion.                                                                                                                           The disciples woke Him and said to Him,                                                                               ‘Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?’                                                                                         He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves,                                                           ‘Peace! Be still!’                                                                                                                                       Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.”                                                                                                                                         ~Mark 4:37-39~
  • “Master, the Tempest is Raging” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/a/mastertt.htm

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – I hope to see many of you at the birthday party this morning.  Let’s honor some ladies who are special to us.

  • The Cafe
  • 11:00 A.M.

Thank-you for reading and praying each day.  Your prayers are important to so many.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Give thanks to the LORD!

Call upon His name;

make known His deeds among the peoples!”

~Psalm 105:1, NKJV~

 

Doug Toney (written by his wife, Sandy)

Tomorrow (Monday) Doug will go to surgery and have the hardware that stabilizes the graft removed. With all of his other health issues, the doctor feels this is his best option. Thank all of you for your kind words, food, and prayers. His surgery is at 8:00 am.

Please keep praying for this family.

Mrs. Fay Shoemaker will have her second shoulder surgery today.  Let’s pray she does equally well, or better, with this surgery.

Remember Mr. Milton Johnson in your prayers.

Mr. James Frazier will probably come back to Kentwood mid-week.  Thank God for the progress he has made.  Pray for continued rehabilitation.

Miss Shira Easley is doing well at Greensburg.  Please continue to pray for her.

Toni Bailey Cathey had emergency gall bladder surgery.  She’s home now and feeling much better.

Cathy C. Wales spent four days in the hospital last week, but is now home.  Pray for continued improvement.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/553da2264db9215a3e60dba8?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite

Read the Bible in 2015 – Exodus 13-15

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Love and Light” – http://odb.org/
  • The land which you cross over to possess is a land . . .                                                                 for which the Lord your God cares.                                                                                                                                                              ~Deuteronomy. 11:11-12~
  • “God Will Take Care of You” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/w/gwiltake.htm

Annie Armstrong Missions Offering –  Mission Opportunities (as close as New Orleans) – http://meettheneed.org/explore/namb.php?orgtemp=3003

We are beginning another day the Lord has sent us.  My Sunday School lesson yesterday was about showing God’s love.  I hope to be able to do that today and each day of the coming week.  I know you will be showing God’s love too.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Everything is possible

for the person who has faith.”

~Mark 9:23 GNT~

 

Doug Toney (Written by his wife, Sandy)

No big changes. Doug is still sedated on vent to allow rest. His creatin level was up some. He has several meds and nutrition bags hanging. The incision site will probably be cleaned Monday. The infection is e-coli, not staph. Continue to pray, please. He is very sick. Thank all of you for your concern.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Read the Bible in 2015 –  2 Corinthians 1-3

Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

  • 8:00 this morning
  • Benefits Jay Hugh Young
  • What a great ministry!

Women’s Ministry of FBC, Kentwood

  • Tuesday
    • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • 11:00 A.M.
    • The Cafe
  • Friday
    • Bible Study: Women of the Bible: The Hemorrhaging Woman
    • Scriptures
      • Matthew 9: 20-22
      • Mark 5:25-34
      • Luke 8:43-48
    • 10:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall
    • Study guides available in the church office
  • Ongoing
    • Operation Christmas Child
    • See the table in the hallway across from the church kitchen
  • Ongoing

Have a fantastic Lord’s Day.  Show some love today!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“God … is able to do far more

than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of —

infinitely beyond our highest

prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.”

~Ephesians 3:20b TLB~

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Mark 13-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Giving All” – http://odb.org/
  • Present your bodies a living sacrifice,                                                                                             holy, acceptable to God,                                                                                                                       which is your reasonable service.                                                                                                                                                 ~Romans 12:1~
  • “Our Best” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/ourbest.htm

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

Ladies’ Night at FBC, Kentwood – “Fashionable Ladies”

  • Ladies from at least ten different churches
  • Hat parade – great participation and lots of fun
  • Fun to watch all the ladies tying scarves at the same time
  • Two wonderful young ladies skillfully playing violins
  • My biggest helpers – Sue Connelly, Fay Gehringer, Eleanor Morris, Bessie Hayden
  • Next Ladies’ Night – June 25th

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • Tuesday at 11:00 A.M.
  • The Cafe, Kentwood
  • Come to help honor some who have giving of themselves in our church and community.
  • No gifts – just a smile and a good memory.

Lord’s Supper for Shut-In Members

  • Wednesday at 5:30
  • Come join a team

Breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church tomorrow

You are invited to breakfast at Pine Ridge UMC (3893 Hwy. 440 in St. Helena Parish) 8 AM on Sunday, April 26. Donations will be accepted to help Jay Hugh Young. Invite your friends and family to eat, fellowship, and worship with us!

Pine Ridge/Tangipahoa United Methodist Churches's photo.

Tomorrow is the Lord’s special day.  Make preparations today so you will not have a hectic day tomorrow.

Anna Lee

Friday

 I know that everything God does will endure forever;

nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it.

God does it so that men will revere him

~Ecclesiastes 3:14~

Doug Toney has been moved back to La. Heart Hospital in Lacombe.  Sandy said she will give tell us more later.  For now, they need rest.  Please pray.
Read the Bible in 2015 – Jeremiah 22 – 26
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
  • “Hope Lives” – http://odb.org/
  • Your faith, being much more precious than gold . . .                                                                      may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.                                                                                                                                                   ~1 Peter 1:7~
  • “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

Crossroads Christian Music Festival

  • April 24 – 26
  • Lion King Ministries
  • http://www.LionKingMinistries.com
  • 225-210-8357
  • Located west of Amite in St. Helena Parish
  • (Shared by a former student and musician)

Baptist Press

  • bpnews.net
  • Pay special attention to the first article and pray for the right decision to be made.
  • Great articles!

Annie Armstrong Mission Offering for North America

 

More this evening!

Anna Lee

Thursday

 David also said to Solomon his son,

“Be strong and courageous, and do the work.

Do not be afraid or discouraged,

for the LORD God, my God, is with you.

He will not fail you or forsake you

until all the work 

for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.

~1 Chronicles 28:20~

Please pray for my friend, Sandy W. Toney.  Her husband, Doug, is in ICU.  Sometimes, things do not work out as easily as hoped for in the medical world.  This has been the case for them.

Jadon’s Journey

Two and half hours later we still don’t have any answers. We ruled out infection, fractures, or breaks. She thinks he could be overpowering his brace and bruising his shin bone. We are going to take his brace off and see if he gets better over the weeekend. If not he will have to have an MRI next week. We are also going to try a different kind of brace but of course that will take several weeks to come in. She said Jadon’s case is a difficult one and she will probably think about him all week. Please continue to pray for him. I hate seeing him in pain.

Women’s Ministry

  • Ladies’ Night, “Fashionable Ladies, will begin at 6:15 with finger foods and end with lots of memories and some new friends.  Bring a hat your decorated, scarves to tie and to lend, a friend, and the expectation for a great night with a room full of Christian women.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – Mary Magdelene

              Get your study guide from the church office.

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 33 – 34

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Now Go!” – http://odb.org/ 
  • Now go;                                                                                                                                                             I will help you speak                                                                                                                             and will teach you what to say.                                                                                                                                       ~Exodus 4:12 (NIV)~
  • “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”  – http://nethymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellmsoj.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – “Making Beautiful Music Together” – http://www.namb.net/video/beautiful_music/

Thank-you for reading and praying today!

Anna Lee