Category: Missions

Wednesday

Therefore confess your sins to each other

and pray for each other

so that you may be healed.

The prayer of a righteous person

is powerful and effective.  

~James 5:16~

 

Mr. J.D. Smith will be having an outpatient procedure at 9:20 Thursday morning at Advanced Pain Management in Hammond.  He would appreciate your prayers.

Bobby Simpson‘s back procedure went well yesterday.  Thank you for your continued prayers.

Macy Gueldner – I saved the best for last.  Macy is completing her chemo.  I am thrilled.  I remember when Macy’s grandmother contacted me to pray for Macy at the beginning.  Since then, the grandmother, Martha Drago, has had to fight a battle with cancer.  I am so thankful to know they are both doing so well today.

Go to the Caring Bridge and review the pictures and memories of our journey with Macy and her family.

Here it is, the end of the tunnel. Some roads throughout this journey seemed impassable, but somehow we triumphed and the light is now shining bright. I never thought it would be so difficult to find the words to describe my emotions. Despite the many tough hands that we’ve been dealt, I still keep my emotions private. But, this moment has brought forth  a surge of some of the most powerful and unexpected feelings that I’ve ever felt.
I feel a great sense of pride. I’m proud of my husband and our marriage. I’m proud of Cate. This has been a burdensome and exhausting journey for our family; however, our family bonds have only become stronger.
Macy has just 2 more weeks of chemo remaining. Tomorrow we will celebrate the end of her treatment in Baton Rouge. These doctors and nurses have become our family. They’ve been a weekly part of our lives for nearly 3 years. It will be sweet to leave the chemo behind, but so very bitter to say goodbye to everyone in our clinic who genuinely and deeply loves Macy.
To my dearest Macy,
You are a marvel. Your strength is immeasurable; your fight is valiant. You display a vast amount of courage. You love deeply. You show such resilience each and every day. You are my hero. You are my sunshine.
When I was 17 weeks pregnant with you, we were given the diagnosis of DS. I cried. I cried a lot. Then, I abruptly stopped and thought, “If anyone in the world has to stand behind you, to love you, to support you, it must be I. I am your mom.” And, I’ve been trying every day since that moment to be the very best mom to you. You make it easy for me.
In the words of Dr. Seuss, and the theme of your celebration, “You’re off to great places, today is your day. You’re mountain is waiting, so… get on your way.”
“Oh the places you’ll go!”

 

Frederick “Freddie” Settoon

Born: March 12, 1952
Died: April 18, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3670718&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing –Hebrews 4: 15-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Mission Center/Orphanage in Haiti

Wayne Sheppard, executive assistant to the executive director, and partnership missions strategist for Louisiana Baptists, has signed papers for 3.1 acres to build an orphanage and church planting center in Haiti.  http://baptistmessage.com/haiti-mission-center-one-step-closer-to-being-reality/

North American Missions – Seattle – http://www.namb.net/Seattle/

http://baptistmessage.com/haiti-mission-center-one-step-closer-to-being-reality/

http://baptistmessage.com/haiti-mission-center-one-step-closer-to-being-reality/

http://baptistmessage.com/haiti-mission-center-one-step-closer-to-being-reality/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin – Tomorrow night at 6:30

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 5 

Next Week

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday
  • Ladies’ Night: “Upsy Daisy”

 

Have a wonderful day!  Be sure it includes some prayer time.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,

continue to live your lives in him,

rooted and built up in him,

strengthened in the faith as you were taught,

and overflowing with thankfulness.  

~Colossians 2:6-7~

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin 

  • This Thursday at 6:30 P.M.
  • Sweet fellowship, abounding food, heart-touching music, thought-provoking devotional, and heartfelt prayer
  • Everyone is welcome!

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • 10 A.M.
  • John 5

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Psalm 66:8-12

North American Missions – San Francisco

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I’m passing on to you appreciation for your prayers that come from many people.  They are greatly appreciated.

Anna Lee

Monday

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD.

“Though your sins are like scarlet,

they shall be as white as snow;

though they are red as crimson,

they shall be like wool.

~Isaiah 1:18~

Immediately, my thoughts are “singing” “Whiter than Snow”.

It’s been a long time since I have thought of that hymn,

but the idea behind it is always so amazing.

I hope some of you ladies are up (not this early thought) and making plans to attend the associational WMU meeting in Montpelier this morning.  I’m looking forward to hearing the speaker tell of missions.

Contacting me: Someone has informed me they were sending me a message thought the “Contact” portion at the top of The Prayer Link page.  I didn’t get their message.  If you need to contact me and this doesn’t work for you, please send me an email or call me at home.  Thanks!  In the meantime, I will be working with my tech support.

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 43:1-3

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Mission Board – San Diego – http://www.namb.net/sandiego/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

What assignment(s) does the Lord have in store for us today?

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Let God transform you into a new person

by changing the way you think.”

(Romans 12:2a NLT, 2nd ed.)

 

This week is full of surgeries.  Please be available for prayer for each of them.

  • Andy Taylor – Monday in Brookhaven
  • Randal Varnado – Monday in Alexandria
  • Margaret Oliver – Tuesday in Baton Rouge
  • Patsy (Sister of Theople and Bobbie) in Jackson

 

Death – Mark McDaniel 

Born: November 14, 1976
Died: April 14, 2016

Blogs 

 

Looking Ahead This Week

  • WMU Associational Meeting at Montpelier Monday
  • Young at Heart at New Zion Tuesday
  • Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin Thursday
  • Bible Study beginning John 5 – Friday

 

Scripture Writing – James 5:7-11

 

North American Mission Board – Salt Lake City

 

Need – We still need a few more clean, empty cans.  Please bring them to the stairwell area at the office entrance.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Sunday is the Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

Jesus said to her,

“I am the resurrection and the life.

The one who believes in me will live,

even though they die;  

~John 11:25~

 

Please pray for Randal Varnado who will be having three by-passes in Alec. Monday.

Pray for Mr. Elwood Courtney of Holden.  He has had a heart attack and is hospitalized at Ochsner, O’Neal.  Mr. Elwood is in his mid-90’s.

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 66: 12-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

WMU – All ladies and church staff/leaders are invited to Montpelier Baptist Church to hear Nancy Hutchinson speak about missions at 10 A.M. Monday.

North American Missions – http://www.namb.net/pittsburgh/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day.  Make preparations today to spend part of the day in Bible study and worship.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Stop, drop, and roll doesn’t work in Hell.  – Quote on Facebook this morning~

Friday

“Trust in him at all times, you people;

pour out your hearts before Him.

God is our refuge.”

~Psalm 62:8 HCSB~

 

Mr. John Phillips continues getting stronger following his recent hospitalization.  Please continue to pray for him.

Jimmy Alford is having some better days.  Pray for Jimmy and Janie.

Mr. Phillip and “Miss” Annie Bell Harrell are “hanging in there”.  Thank God for this couple and the lives they have lived honoring God and setting examples for those who know them.

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 5: 6-11 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A+6-11&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Needed – Bring some clean, empty cans to the stairwell at the office entrance.  Thanks!

WMU Associational Quarterly Meeting – Monday at 10:00 at Montpelier

North American Missions – Phoenix – http://www.namb.net/phoenix/

Just looking at the skyline pictures each day reminds me of how differently many people live than the country life I live in this rural area.  Each city is a whole new world with so many lost people.  Let’s be reminded of our mission – Matthew 28: 19-20.  It doesn’t matter where we choose to “go and tell” as long as it is where He wants us to be.

Friday Morning Bible Study – We’ll complete John 4 this morning.  Come get your study guides for John 5.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

He gave for us!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

Praise be to the God and Father

of our Lord Jesus Christ!

In his great mercy he has given us new birth

into a living hope through the resurrection

of Jesus Christ from the dead.

~I Peter 1:3~

 

Charlsee Hawkins is scheduled to be released after about a week at North Oaks.  Pray for her as she returns home.

Jeff Tolar is scheduled for back surgery in May.  You can begin praying for him now.  May will soon be here.

Susan Rimes has been back in Sunday School and church again.  Thank God she is feeling well enough to be back in the Lord’s house.

Keith Womack has had another spell with a kidney stone.  Pray he will feel better soon.

 Kody Walker, one of the men injured in the boating accident, is walking.  Given a little time and practice, he will have his confidence back.

Ken Roberts is still waiting for a heart transplant.  In the meantime, he gets regular check-ups at Ochsner in New Orleans.  Continue to pray for Ken and his family.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 16:6-11

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Mission Board – Philadelphia – http://www.namb.net/philadelphia/

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10 A.M.,  as usual.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday, April 26th

Ladies’ Night: Upsy Daisy – Thursday, April 28th

 

 

Need – Clean, empty cans for Ladies’ Night  (Please take to the stairwell by the office entrance by Friday morning.)

Wednesday

“Keep my commands in your heart,

for they will prolong your life many years

and bring you peace and prosperity.”

~Proverbs 3:1b-2 NIV~

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 16:1-5

Disaster Relief in Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/video-as-more-rain-falls-in-the-state-disaster-relief-crews-and-churches-issue-call-for-more-help/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – New York City – http://www.namb.net/newyorkcity/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Need – Clean, empty cans (size of small soup or vegetable cans)/Please place in the stairwell by the office door by Friday morning.

 

Be blessed by giving!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

The thunder is rumbling this morning.  I’m going to turn the computer off for now and try later.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

I’ll be short for now.

“Never be lacking in zeal,

but keep your spiritual fervor,

serving the Lord.

Be joyful in hope,

patient in affliction,

faithful in prayer.”

~Romans 12:11-12 NIV~

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 3:21-26

Need – Clean, empty cans for Ladies’ Night (Please leave under the stairwell at the office entrance.)

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – New Orleans – http://www.namb.net/neworleans/  (This is the video featured Sunday morning at church.)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

Bible Study – We WILL have Bible study Friday morning.

Mary Rose Travis Mahaffey

Born: July 11, 1934
Died: April 10, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3662755&fh_id=10545

 

Thank you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Monday

When he had received the drink,  

Jesus said, “It is finished.”

With that,

he bowed his head

and gave up his spirit.

~John 19:30~

Firma Kay Schneeweiss will have a kidney stone procedure this morning at North Oaks Surgery center.  Keep her in your prayers today and as she heals.
Andy Taylor will have surgery Monday of next week at North Oaks.  Begin praying for him now.
Kenneth Birch will be seeing his doctor in Baton Rouge Wednesday.  Hopefully, this will lead to some relief of his pain in his back.
Alice Faye Lee is hospitalized at Our Lake of the Lake.  Additional tests will be done today to help get a diagnosis of the problem.  Pray for Alice Fay and her family.
Raymond Cutrer said Rafe is fine.  Children’s Hospital, New Orleans, didn’t waste any time  helping him.
Charles “Chuck” McMaree

Born: October 28, 1936
Died: April 08, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3662016&fh_id=10545

Kenneth C. Stewart

Kenneth C. Stewart Jr., 69, of Gillsburg, died April 7, 2016, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.

Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Riverwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Easthaven Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gillsburg Memorial Gardens in Gillsburg at 4.

 

Scripture Writing – Joshua 1:7-9

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday, April 15 – Bible study at 10:00 to complete John 4
  • Monday, April 18 – Associational WMU meeting at Montpelier Baptist Church at 10:00 followed by a potluck lunch; Nancy Hutchinson will tell about recent mission trip.
  • Tuesday, April 26 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00
  • Thursday, April 28 – Ladies’ Night: “Upsy Daisy” at 6:15 for ladies from 3-103
  • NEED:  We are in need of some clean, empty cans, the size most of our soups and vegetables come in.  We need these by Friday, so please being them to the church by Friday morning.  You can leave them in the stairwell.  Thanks!

North American Missions – http://www.namb.net/Montreal/

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

If you can only follow one link today, please be sure to watch this YouTube.  What a precious child!  What a precious message!

Anna Lee