Category: Missions

Monday

“I have made you a light for the Gentiles

to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:34b~

Yesterday, Spencer Clair Webb was it church.  It was great to see four generations of the family, all female, sitting together on the same pew.  Today, the Webb family will travel to St. Jude’s.  Later this week, Spencer will receive a new eye.  I thank God this beautiful child is free of cancer and will soon have her replacement eye.

Jesse Dean continues to improve at home.  Please continue your prayers for Jesse and for Majel as his recovery continues.

Operation Christmas Child gives small boxes of toys, clothing, and sweets to children around the world.  They also receive some Christian literature in their language and on their lever.  I think helping children is a very worthy cause.  The deadline for turning in “shoeboxes” is FBC, K is Sunday.  Check with your local church for their deadline.

Thursday will be the Third Thursday, so if you wish to come to the cabin and join us, please do so.  We meet at 6:30.  If you cannot attend this month, maybe you can another month.  You are always welcome.

Thankfulness – Day 18 – Healthcare Workers

I did my best for many years to go with my parents to their appointments and to listen and document what was said and done.  My family members did not choose careers in healthcare, but we did our best to stay informed and answer questions our parents later had.  We often felt inadequate.  It was good to be able to turn to the computer and healthcare workers in our need for medical care for our parents.  I thank God for all those who received and answered the call to become doctors, nurses, x-ray technicians, first responders, lab workers, etc.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Welcome Back”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “The Story of a Blind Girl”

http://academictips.org/blogs/moral-tale-the-story-of-a-blind-girl/

Hymn of the Day – “Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling”

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/s/o/f/softlyat.htm

Have a great week.  Spend some time this week thanking God and thanking people in your life.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Paul and Barnabas, along with many others,

remained in Antioch teaching and proclaiming the message of the Lord.”

~Acts 15:35, HCSB~

Please continue to pray for Jean Easley and her family as they care for her.

From Becky Carruth Lindsey

It is with a heavy heart that I come to you once again to ask for
prayers for our family. Daddy (Larry Carruth) will no longer be
treated for his cancer. Today, we met with his Oncologist and at this
point, Daddy has decided he no longer wants to receive treatment. He
has been admitted to hospice and will remain at home. Please keep our
family in your prayers as we take this journey.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Our missionaries in the Philippines

http://www.imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=12593&LanguageID=1709#.UoaNhGTthe7

A national pastor in the Philippines

Filipino family of 6 count Baptist aid as ray of hope from typhoon

Prague – The Atheist Capitol of Europe

In Prague, college grads form real-life networks

Day 16  – Thankfulness – Day 16 – Teachers

Today, I would like to say thank-you to all the teachers who taught me and helped me on my path to education.  Some of them are still living, but most have passed away.  I am so thankful for the way they encouraged and enlightened me.  I’m also thankful for the teachers who taught my children, who taught/teach my grandchildren, and those who worked with me as I taught.  Think of all the things you know and can do because you had teachers.  Be sure to express your thanks to them too.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “To Whom it is Due”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Determining Your True Path”

cademictips.org/blogs/determining-your-true-path/

Hymn of the Day – “Blest be the Tie that Binds”

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/b/b/t/bbtttb.htm

I ask special prayers today as I speak about Lottie Moon and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at 11 A.M.  I hope to share information that informs people and encourages them.  I thank God for the opportunities He gives me to share with others.

Anna Lee

Friday

“God, hear my prayer;

listen to the words of my mouth.”

~Psalm 54:2~

 

Update on Baby John Varnado

Update: The procedure took longer than expected. They had to transfuse
some blood during the procedure because he had lost to much blood. He
will be monitored weekly. They said he did fine and shouldn’t be in
any pain through the night because he’s still sedated. Surgery to put
the shunt in is still set for Friday as of now. Little John’s surgery
is postponed until Monday. I am sorry that I am updating late.

Macy Gueldner

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

Susan Frazier is back at work.  Thank God for her good report and her swift recovery period.

Yvonne Birch is continuing to improve.  Please continue to pray for her as she continues to improve.

Mrs. Peggy Berberette is completing her radiation phase of treatment and moving on to chemo next week.  Let’s pray for her progress.

Mrs. Margaret Oliver says her great-grandbaby will be headed back to Memphis next week.  She will receive her “new eye”.  Pray for those caring for the Webb family at St. Jude.

The “Lucy” Bible study at FBC, K ended after twelve sessions.  Next Friday, November 22, we will begin a four week study, the “Mayberry” Bible study.  This study will end before Christmas.   You are invited to join us.

Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child is such a worthy project.  If you have not already purchased a plastic shoe box and filled it with items for a boy or girl, please contact your church office or pastor for more information.  If you need additional information, please check the internet or contact another for information.   Your time to do this is running short, so don’t delay any longer.

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/o/n/l/onlybelv.htm

Pack a Shoe Box with Uncle Si Robertson

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoebox-with-uncle-si/

Thankfulness – Day 15 – Differences – Medical Professionals

Today, I’m thankful for all the medical professionals and related personal, many of whom are my former students.  David went for a check-up and to get a report on his colon procedures  today.   He’s doing very well.

 David and I both chose careers other than something in the medical field, but we are so thankful for those who found that was the area where God wanted them to be.  Caring for my parents’ medical needs for almost fifteen years gave me numerous opportunities to observe these former students and others.  As thankful as I am that God didn’t have that in mind for me, I’m thankful He had those plans for others and they followed where he led them.

Daily Devotional –  Our Daily Bread – “Our Fearless Champion”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Two Traveling Angels” (A real thought-provoker)

http://academictips.org/blogs/two-traveling-angels/

Hymn of the Day -” Fear Nor, Little Flock”/”Only Believe”

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/o/n/l/onlybelv.htm

I’m so thankful for the experiences, opportunities, and people along my path each day.  I know you are too.  Let’s be sure to tell these people how much they mean to us.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Rejoice with those who rejoice,

and weep with those who weep.”

~Romans 12:14, NKJV~

 

Jadon Pailet‘s surgery went well yesterday.  Pray for him today as his family tries to keep him a little less active today.

Jerry Doughty was at MD Anderson again.  He learned his cancer is in remission.  Thank God for answering prayers for Jerry.

Macy Gueldner

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

Infant John Varnado‘s surgeryies will be this week.  Here’s an update on him.

Little John has Hypo Plastic Right Heart. He also has Single Ventrical
with Double Outlet Ventrical, which is extremely rare. It has to do
with how the blood is flowing, it’s kind of clogged. They will put a
Catheter in from his groin to get the blood flowing. The catheter will
go into the PFO flap of the heart and expand to open the flap for
proper blood flow. They will put the catheter in tomorrow afternoon.
They will do Norwood surgery, where they put the shunt in his heart
next. That may be Thursday, but will most likely be Friday morning
between 10 and 11.

Baby Graham

Graham and his mother are getting back into the groove. He scrambles and climbs everywhere, and she chases him. I can’t look at that boy without giving thanks. We all want to hold him all the time! His legs and arms are getting some meat on them, too. Bath time everybody holds their breath but Graham. He has no fear of water. Oh, well…

Jesse Dean

Pray for Jesse (and Majel) as he has shoulder surgery today.

Miranda Foster’s mother is running a fever.  Pray the fever can be cleared.

Sharon Gabriel

 Visitation will be at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9:30 a.m. until Memorial Services at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2013. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your favorite charity, St. Helena Catholic Church, or Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4613 Fairfield Street, Metairie, LA. 70006. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Christmas Card for a Soldier

All holiday greetings should be addressed and sent to:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

The deadline for having cards to the P.O. Box is December 6th.

Operation Christmas Child

The time to pack shoeboxes for children around the world is growing short.  If your church isn’t participating, check some of the other churches in your area.  The main thing is to participate and make a difference in a young life.

Thankfulness – Day 13 – Warm Home

I’m thankful to wake up in a warm home of this day of our first 2013 freeze.  Many people, including both of our children, live in colder climates and have already experienced this their “first freeze”.  I’m also thankful for the warm feeling of love and compassion in my home.  It the spirit of warmth that pleases me most!

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Piece of the Puzzle”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Lead Me to Calvary”

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

Be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

Sonny and John Varnado

Lawana Carter asks us to pray for her cousin and his grandson.  Sonny has a multiple myeloma which is being monitored every three months and his grandson has a heart problem.  John will be moved to New Orleans Sunday for surgery.   John is an infant who was born Nov. 2.  Please pray for this family.

Don’t forget to plan when you will watch Billy Graham’s evangelistic message.  Your opportunities begin tomorrow.  If you miss seeing it or wish to share it with someone else later, the disk is available through FBC,K.

Thursday

“Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to You at a time that You may be found.”

~Psalm 32:6a~

Cara Goodrich

I am asking for prayers for my boyfriend sister Cara Goodrich she has just found out that she has a mass by her trac. an going up by her neck,she will be seeing a surgery next thursday to find out what they are going to do. Lets pray that it can be takeing out an not gone any wr else. An it not cancer.

Sherry Rosamond

Macy Gueldner

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

Mrs. Maxine Turner, 95,  is in North Oaks.  Pray for this sweet lady who recently thanked God for her good health.

It good to be able to report that Jimmy Schwartz is doing well this week.  Keep him in your prayers.

Baptist Friendship House

Tomorrow is snack pack and hygiene kit today and we are running very low on travel size shampoo and conditioner. We just added an item to our wish list and hope that you will check it out. If anyone knows where we can get affordable travel size hygiene items in bulk- please let us know.

119- the number of people that have come to our door in a matter of 1 hour and 40 minutes to receive snack packs and hygiene kits. We met many new people this week and hope that we will be able to continue forming and building these relationships.

Baptist Press 

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Eyes of Love” 

http://odb.org/

Values – Making a Difference – “Out of a Job but Making a Difference for Our Community”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1451-Out-of-a-Job-but-Working-Hard-for-our-Community

Hymn of the Day – “Open My Eyes that I May See”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/p/openeyes.htm

May our eyes be open to the needs and opportunities God has for us to address.

Thank-you for reading this site and for praying.  You make a difference for so many people.

Anna Lee

Monday

“I call on You, God, because You will answer me;

listen closely to me;

hear what I say.”

~Psalm 17:6~

 

Caring Bridge site for Macy Gueldner 

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

Baby Graham continues to improve and may get to go home soon.  Continue to pray for Graham as he gets checked out closely.  Pray for the family who have been at the hospital for eleven days now.

Penny Dees McDowell is slowly showing signs of improvement.  Pray she continues to change in a positive direction.  Pray for her family as they continue to help watch over her at North Oaks.

Continue to pray for Tommy and Jessica Garner as she battles cancer.  Pray for the couple’s four children ages 6 months through 8th grade.  Add the children’s grandparents to the list too.

Pray for Yvonne Birch as he has back surgery Wednesday at OLOL in Baton Rouge.  She is expecting to be in the hospital until the weekend.

Pray for Marty Simpson who will be having an angiogram and possibly stents Wednesday at the heart hospital in Lacombe.  Pray for his family as they help care.

Continue to pray for those who are sick or recovering from surgery including Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell, Mrs. Hazel Smith, and Smiley Conerly.

Sherry P. Wallace
(April 13, 1953 – October 20, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 2:47 a.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at her home. She was born April 13, 1953 in Lubbock, TX and was 60 years of age. She was a retired nurse and a Past Worthy Matron of OES #247, Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Randy Wallace, Sr., Amite; 2 daughters, Wendy Carrier and husband, Herman, Amite and Stacey Austin, Franklinton; son, Randy Wallace, Jr., Amite; 6 grandchildren, Blake Carrier, DeStanie Austin, Heidi Carrier, Katie Austin, Corrin Wallace and Reagan Wallace; 2 brothers, Corey Phelps, Amite and Lance Populis, New Orleans; mother, Patsy Tate, Amite; step-father, Denver Populis. Preceded in death by father, Clayton Phelps; step-father, Hillary Breed Tate. Visitation at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Monday and from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Services conducted by Bro. Marshall Wallace. Interment Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “O Glorious Day!” – http://odb.org/

Values – Friendship – “True Friends” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1476–True-Friends

Hymn of the Day – “One Day” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/oneday.htm

Don’t forget the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party tomorrow at Nyla’s.  We will be celebrating all those with October birthdays at 11:00.

Lend a helping hand to Friendship House in New Orleans by bringing the following items to FBC, Kentwood.

  • Bottles of water
  • Small containers of deodorant
  • Size 3 diapers
  • Brown lunch bags

Lend a helping hand in our area by bringing winter clothing to FBC, Kentwood to be used by Re-Store.

  • Jackets
  • Sweat shirts or pants
  • Winter scarves
  • Hats
  • Gloves/Mittens

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to someone else.!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“I have come as a light into the world,

so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in darkness.”

~John 1:4-5, NKJV~

 

Mr. Pat Hoosier is HOME and smiling his big smile.  Keep praying for this family.

 

I saw Mrs. Elsie Davis is Amite.  She asked for prayer for her daughter-in-law, Connie Hayden Davis, who was injured in a traffic accident in Texas a couple days ago.  Connie is the daughter of Horace and Margarete Hayden also of this area.  “Miss” Elsie said Connie has critical injuries.  Connie is the mother of four children.  Join the families as they pray.

 

Macy Gueldner continues to receive good treatment at St. Jude.  Read her Caring Bridge page and pray.

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

 

Dr. David Crosby is pastor of FBC, New Orleans.  His young grandson, Graham Deris, is hospitalized there due to an accident that threatened  his life.  Thanks to many who helped, this child will be going home from PICU at Ochsner in the near future.  You can watch the video or read the transcript on this channel 6 site.

http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/mother-thankful-for-neighbors-who-saved-baby-from-drowning/-/9853400/22515294/-/fliragz/-/index.html

 

I didn’t give you a report of the Third Thursday meeting or the “Lucy” Bible study.  Thursday we were blessed with five new people with a total representation from ten different churches.   Numbers are not important, but the spirit of Christian love and fellowship is!  We have been so blessed t0 be able to host these meeting for so many years.  We are looking forward to what God is going to do in the future. James Rimes and Andy Taylor used their musical talents to “speak” to us. How blessed we all were as we were surrounded by a sweet spirit of Christian love.

The “Lucy” Bible study Friday was number eight.  It was on Devotion.  Several people thought it was one of the best so far.  We ended with a brown bag lunch and sweet sharing.  We will be meeting again next Friday to study Outreach.  The topics the following weeks will be Happiness, Boasts, and Likeness.  Line Creek will be beginning the “Lucy” study Wednesday night.  If you would like to join them, contact a member of Line Creek for the time and room location.

 

Don’t forget to do your part to support the Georgia Barnette Offering for mission work in Louisiana.  There are people around us here, just like around the world, that need to have a relationship with God.  Let’s support this offering for work in Louisiana.

 

Jackets and other winter clothing for men, women, boys, and girls is being collected at FBC, Kentwood.  Also, items for the Friendship House in New Orleans – small deodorants,  cases of bottled water or fruit juice, etc.  Contact the church office for a list.

 

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “How Long?” –  http://odb.org/

 

Values – Forgiveness – Mother and Daughter Relationships

 http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1479-Mom-and-Daughter-Relationships

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

 

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for Himself;

the LORD will hear when I call to Him.”

~Psalm 4:3~

 

My aunt, Naomi, will have surgery at noon today to repair the vertebra she broke Saturday.  Please pray for her and for her family.

I told you about Macy going to St. Jude for treatment.  Here is a link to her Caring Bridge site so you can read and pray.  It looks like the next few months are going to be filled with intense treatment.

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

Continue to pray for the Hoosier family.  When one hurts, they all hurt.  When more than one hurts, ….

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “God Provides, but How?” – http://odb.org/

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

Christian news!

Samaritan’s Purse – Read the story of Alex. – http://www.today.com/allday/sad-news-today-superfan-linny-boyette-has-passed-away-8C11339494

Values – Inspirations – “Wooden Angels” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1500-Wooden-Angels

 

This reminds me of Mr. “Red” Pittman who lives west of Kentwood.  He makes various wooden crafts and gives them away.  I own a garden angel and wooden cross he made.  Mr. “Red” is a cancer patient, but hasn’t stopped using his crafting skills and new ideas to bless others.

Hymn of the Day – “Others” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm

This hymn is the first one that came to mind after that inspirational thought.  It represents how we should live our lives, but never seem to do enough.  May we all strive to focus on others and being less self-centered!

Thank-you so much for praying for these needs and for the continuing needs in our community.  You are a blessing!

Anna Lee

Monday

I just realized I forgot to publish this EARLY this morning.  I’m fine.  I just had a long, busy day.

“This good news of the kingdom

will be proclaimed in all the world

as a testimony to all nations.

And then the end will come.”

~Matthew 24:14~

(It was such a joy to share about the Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions last night with two groups of children at TeamKid.  They have such tender hearts and attentive ears.  Pray they will always be open to sharing their money so others can hear about Jesus and always know that Jesus loves them and and wants them to share that message with others.)

From Martha Pevey Drago (written last night)

….our oldest son Jeremy’s daughter Macy has been diagnosed with leukemia. They left for St Judes today. Please put her on your prayer link. Thanks Martha

Penny Dees McDowell

Words cannot express how much our family appreciates all the prayers that our dear personal and even not personal friends have offered up for the healing of our sweet Penny. It means so much just to know that others are as concerned about your loved one as you are. Penny is still in ICU and is still very sick, but is definitely making improvement in the right direction. As of tonight (Sunday), the doctors have ordered that she have no visitors except immediate family for the remainder of her time in ICU. They said that this is because she needs COMPLETE rest in order promote the healing process. Please keep praying for her healing. Thank you so much again. We love you.
Penny’s Family

Please continue to pray for my aunt, Naomi, in Texas.  Her doctor thinks she needs surgery on her vertebrae, so her internal medicine doctor will be consulted today.  She is pain and very uncomfortable.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Public Praise” – http://odb.org/

Missions – Georgia Barnette Missions Offering for Louisiana – http://georgiabarnette.org/mission-studies/

Did You Know?

Nearly 50 percent of Louisiana’s residents do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?

Values – Encouragement – “You are More Powerful than You Think” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1505-You-Are-More-Powerful-Than-You-Think

Hymn of the Day – “Let Jesus Come into your Heart” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/e/letjesus.htm

During October, we are collecting jackets, winter scarves, gloves, and hat for distribution through Re-Store.  This cooler weather means today is a good time to look though your closets to see what your family will not be using this year.  Collection baskets are available inside the main and office entrances to FBC, Kentwood.  Thanks for sharing.

You are invited to participate in FBC,K visitation at Kentwood Manor at 10 A.M. this morning.

Anna Lee