Category: Missions

Thursday

“God blesses those who are merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.”

~Matthew 5:7 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

David Wickham (From Cissy, his wife)

Update on David
Day 18 in ICU: they removed the bladder catheter, stomach catheter and staples yesterday.  He sat up in the chair a total of 12 hours.  He sat 8 hours, then took a break and then sat up again for four hours.  He does have increased pain from some sutures that became infected.  They will be using the wound vac today. He is still retaining a lot of fluid which prevents him from bring weaned from the oxygen to a level that will allow him to
Leave ICU.  He is at the point where he needs to push himself to be more mobile and do the exercises past his comfort level.  He had his 1st meal  today- vegetable broth, Apple juice and orange jello.  All of his favorites 😊. I was proud of him – he managed to force it down.  Thank you for your continued support to us. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. Anne Hurst is in room 10 at the St. Helena Hospital.  I know she would love to hear from/see you.  Keep her in your prayers.

Mansell Stinson went back for a check-up yesterday.  James Rimes, who took him, said that for the first time, Mansell seems to be “pain-free”!  Let’s pray he can stay that way.

Kenny Ray Gill went in for double knee replacement, but did not have surgery because he had some sort of an insect bite.  So, surgery will be rescheduled for a later time.

Lisa Pitri received a wonderful report and will not need additional treatments, only periodic check-ups for now.

Bob Brooks who was hospitalized briefly is now home.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Connor Corkern is still at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, but is improving.  If he continues to do well, he will be coming back to Kentwood soon.

Lisa W. Carruth is in Baton Rouge for a procedure today.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Hazel Smith.  She is at home.

Continue to pray for Barbara Hurchinson.  She has a few more days of rehab/physical therapy in Hammond before coming back to Kentwood.

 

Cade R. Blades

Born: August 23, 1951
Died: October 27, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3365275&fh_id=10545

Robert “Bob” McDaniel, Sr.

Born: January 21, 1943
Died: October 28, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3365055&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible in 2015 – Exodus 3-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study Tomorrow – Herodias

January Bible Study – II Corinthians

New Zion Baptist Church is beginning I Corinthians so everyone will have a good foundation for January.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child (Shoeboses)

Even though we have our boxes packed and waiting for the collection centers to open, let’s pray for other churches/schools/organizations that are still working on their shoeboxes.  Let’s also pray for the children who will receive each box and each member of the families where the boxes will find a home.  May many of the children and families meet Jesus through the shoebox!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body

but cannot kill the soul.

Rather, be afraid of the One

who can destroy both soul and body in hell

~Matthew 10:28~

 

Rufus Williams’ gall bladder went well yesterday.  Please continue to pray for him as he recovers and heals.

Mrs. Anne Hurst has been ill again lately.  Today, she goes back for the latest report.  Let’s pray she hears good news.

 

 

Michael Alan Abernathy

Born: August 22, 1938
Died: October 26, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3364309&fh_id=10545

Daniel Thompson

 

 

Pray for the Sheriff’s Prayer Breakfast at FBC, Kentwood this morning at 7:30.  Pray for our law enforcement people every day.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 122-124

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Where’s My Focus” – http://odb.org/2015/10/28/where-is-my-focus-2/
  •  Where your treasure is,                                                                                                                          there your heart will be also.                                                                                                                                              ~Matthew 6:21~                                                                                                               You suffered along with those in prison                                                                                       and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property,                                               because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.                                                                                                                                            ~Hebrews 10:34~
  • “He’s Everything to Me” 

 

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Fridays – Bible study at 10:00
  • Monday – World Day of Prayer at Kedron at 10:00
  • Noveber 15 – Lottie Moon Tea at 2 P.M.

 

 

This is the day God is giving to us today.   Will we use it wisely?

Anna Lee

Sunday

“If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord

and believe in your heart that

God raised him from the dead,

you will be saved.

For it is by believing in your heart

that you are made right with God,

and it is by openly declaring your faith

that you are saved.”

~Romans 10:9-10 NLT, 2nd ed.~

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – 300 shoeboxes are packed and ready for delivery to Samaritan’s Purse so they can deliver the shoeboxes in the coming months,  May each box not only contain some wonderful gifts, but also an introduction to Jesus.  I am so thankful to all who contributed money, bought items, put the boxes together and labeled them, sorted items three days, and packed them last night.  It was a big operation, but so worthy of a project!  They will make an difference in eternity for many of the children.

Today, most of us are thankful for the sprinkling of rain and looking forward to more to come.  Thank you, God.Devotional

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Behind the Scenes (I really believe in these thoughts!)
  • He must become greater;                                                                                                                           I must become less.                                                                                                                                                                    ~John 3:30~
  • “Make Me a Channel of Blessing”

 

Opportunities

  • Pine Ridge Monthly Benefit Breakfast
    • This morning
    • 8 A.M.
    • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church
    • Benefits a worthy family/cause
  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • Tuesday at 11 A.M. at The Cafe
    • Honors ladies with October birthdays.
    • We’re including Mary Varnado, Gretchen Simpson’s mother this month

 

Lord, please make me a blessing to others.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“Please remember what you told your servant Moses:

‘If you are unfaithful to me,

I will scatter you among the nations.

But if you return to me

and obey my commands

and live by them …

I will bring you back to the place I have chosen

for my name to be honored.’”

~Nehemiah 1:8-9 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

Please continue to pray for Buddy Harrison.

Chinero’s dad was to have had a trach and a feeding tube put in last night.  He will be having surgery Sunday to reset two jaw breaks.  Then, his mouth will be wired in place for about six weeks.  Keep Mr. Harrison, his family, and especially his caregivers in your prayers.

Pray for Mrs. Barbara Hurchinson as she begins another day of physical therapy and hopefully enjoys a little more pain relief each day.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 9-10

Baptist Press

Waylon Bailey

Thom S. Rainer

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Becoming Invisible” 
  • There is a time for everything,                                                                                                               and a season for every activity under the heavens.                                                                                                                                         ~Ecclesiastes 3:1~
  • “In His Time” – Lyrics

 

Reminders:

  • Today, at 8 A.M., we will work to complete sorting and preparing for tonight’s packing party.  You are welcome to help.  At 6 P.M,. we will begin our packing party.  Please come join the celebration as we pack 300 shoeboxes.
  • Tuesday, at 11 A.M., the ladies will meet at The Cafe to celebrate the October birthdays of some of our ladies.  All ladies are invited to join us.
  • Spring Creek will begin four days of revival on November 1st.  I hope you can work some of the services into your schedule.

 

I can get excited about lots of aspects of my work serving God.  Operation Christmas Child is certainly near the top of the list.  I hope each of you can point to some  things that you do that of so worthy of your time and so exciting.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

Above all, you must understand

that no prophecy of Scripture

came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. 

For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man,

but men spoke from God

as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

~2 Peter 1:20-21~

Update on David Wickham

David had a good day yesterday and today. They gave him Lasix to reduce the fluid around his lungs.  He was able to sit in the chair from 9:30 – 4:30.  The OT, PT and RT  worked with him today. He also walked several steps.  He now has a pain pump which seems to work better at distributing his pain meds rather than having a good hour and then wearing off.  His oxygen saturation rate is holding as they slowly decrease his oxygen. He has gone from 100% oxygen to 60%.  We are praising God for the progress and for our prayer warriors lifting us up.  Looking forward to a good day tomorrow.

Update on Flo Hatcher

Flo Hatcher‘s Thursday evening update brought to you by peppermint oil — the whole house smells like it. My mom had a rough day with nausea and vomiting despite the plethora of medicines she has taken. The nurse just left after my mom finally finally fell asleep. We put peppermint oil on her throat and her belly and also on her hip because she’s in pain there. I put peppermint oil in a diffuser too. My mom was suppose to have a couple of her long-time friends over tonight and she was excited because she hasn’t seen them in awhile. She even smiled last night and said absolutely when I asked if she was up for a visit. Well needless to say that reunion has been postponed. This is just so bizarre, surreal and crazy that this has become our life. Wow. Irene Clement is the best caregiver a person could ever ask for. That’s her God given talent–loving and caring for others. She’s asleep on the side of my mom right now. Pray for a calm night……

Chinero’s dad, Buddy Harrison

Please keep this family in your prayers.

Update on Barbara Hutchinson

“Miss” Barbara is now at North Oaks Rehab in Hammond.  She is beginning to feel better.  This move in a step closer to getting back home.

Coach Newman (Parklane)

This is an update from about an hour ago from the Mother of Coach Newman. ( The first year teacher from Parklane ) Please keep the prayers coming.

Christopher is getting lots of therapy these days. He has an occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapist. He is breathing on his own again, but does still have the trachea. He has gotten to sit in an upright position for the last three days for an hour each time. He is still moving legs, arms, blinking, yawning and swallowing. He just hasn’t woke up. Our room is 60 degrees, so it gets cold to me at night. They keep it this cold for the vent and infection purposes. He is sweating though and this means the brain is healing. His fever and vitals are all good. Regency is a great place to be in St Dominic’s Hospital. Everyone is so positive. The staff thinks he should make a full recovery because he is so healthy and young. Please keep praying BELIEVING. Tonight I am at home cooking supper. My mom and aunt are with him. This is the first night to eat at home, since this all started. Love all of you. I just can’t wait until he is home eating supper too.

Coach Newman is responding to many requests, but has not been able to wake up yet.  Please pray for this young man, his doctors, his friends, and his students and co-workers.

Update on Josh Yarborough

Josh is still doing well following hip surgery.  He is at home and looking forward to being able to walk in a few months.

Robbie Lynn C. Kirby

Robbie Lynn is going through another difficult time.  Her family is spending a lot of time with her.  Pray for her and her family.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Habakkuk 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

What time is it?

Operation Christmas Child Time!

Today – Preparation for packing party begins at 10:00 today

Tomorrow – Packing Party begins at 6 P.M.

  • Fellowship Hall
  • Wear Christmas colors
  • Bring Christmas snacks
  • Get in the Christmas (giving) spirit!

 

Thank-you for reading and praying each day!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“Then everyone will fear

and will tell about God’s work,

for they will understand what He has done.”

~Psalm 64:9, HCSB~

 

 

Thank-you for praying for Bill Frazier yesterday.  He’s better already.  Please continue to pray.

Frieda Jones  has a surgery date now – November 17th.  That gives us time to say prayers for her for several weeks.

Connor Corkern needs our continued prayers.

Flo Hatcher enjoyed her first day at home.  Keep praying for her and her caregivers.

Barbara Hutchinson was to have been moved to rehab in Hammond.  Pray for her continued improvement.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 –   Ecclesiastes 1-2 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+1-2&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net (Timely articles)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Reminders

  • Tonight – Ladies’ Night: Count Your Blessings –
    •  6:15 at FBC, Kentwood
    •  Ladies (3-103 years old)
    •  Bring a friend.
  • Saturday – Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
    • 6 P.M. Saturday
    • Bring your favorite Christmas treats to share.
    • Wear Christmas colors/sweaters.
    • Bring someone with you.
    • Pray for the children who will receive one of our shoeboxes.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • The Cafe
    • 11 A.M.
    • Honors ladies who celebrate/celebrated birthdays this month.

 

 

I’m so thankful for the cooler temperatures and looking forward to some rain.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

My heart’s desire

and prayer to God concerning them

is for their salvation!”

~Romans 10:1, HCSV~

 

Please pray for Lisa W. Carruth who will require treatment after her recent surgery.  Pray  for her family.  May they know the presence of God walking each step with them.

Pray for Scarlett W. Broussard who broke her yard in an accident at home.  She is the daughter of Margie and Rufus Williams.  Surgery is scheduled for 8:30 in the morning.

Pray for Hannah S. Wilkinson and her unborn baby, Rivers.  Pray for the medical people working with Hannah as they treat her.

Pray for Josh Yarborough as he awaits hip surgery and his wife, Lauren, as she prepares to give birth to their son, Luke.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher did not get to go home Monday.  Maybe, today is the day….

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Chronicles 11-20

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

 

Update – The WMU meeting yesterday was well attended and inspiring.  If you missed it, I trust you will make a bigger effort to be there next time.  I’m thankful to all who attended and their focus on missions.

 

 

Looking Ahead 

  • Today – Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:00 followed by a potluck meal.
  • Thursday – “Ladies’ Night: Count Your Blessings”
    • FBC, Kentwood at 6:15
    • For ladies from three to one hundred three
  • Friday
    • No Bible study this week
    • Instead, preparation for OCC Packing Party
  • Saturday – Shoebox Packing Party
    • FBC, Kentwood at 6:00
    • Wear your Christmas colors/sweaters
    • Bring Christmas finger foods to share
    • You may bring a picture or letter to a child
    • Bring someone to share the joy of packing the shoeboxes for children somewhere in the world.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – 11:00 A.M. at The Cafe

 

 

What joy there is in being a Christian!  If you don’t know that joy, please ask me or someone else to help you find that joy.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

Why are you downcast, O my soul?

Why so disturbed within me?

Put your hope in God,

for I will yet praise him,

my Savior and my God.

~Psalm 42:11~

 

The last word I have on Mansell Stinson is that the blood flow in his foot is better.  Pray he continues to do well.

Jane Wickham is doing better and should be able to come home soon, possibly as early as today.  Keep praying for her.

Connor Corkern is still at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  He is doing much better.  Thank God for his improvement.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher is a little better.  Thank God for that.  She will possibly be moved home today.  Pray for her situation to be stable and for each caregiver.  Taking care of “Miss” Flo at home is going to be a big responsibility.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 4-6

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

We will postpone our regular Bible study Friday for a week and work on preparing for the Operation Christmas Child Packing Party.  I’m so thankful for ladies who are willing to do so much ministry/missions work.  They are the best!

 

The week got off to a good start yesterday.  Pray for it to continue that way.  Today is the day for the quarterly WMU meeting at New Zion this morning.  I want Him to be glorified, people to be encouraged, and missions to be the focus of our thoughts.

This week is going to require a lot of prayer by me as I strive to let Him use me in various ways.  If you find it in your heart, please pray for me this week asking that God is able to work through me and not my working on my own efforts.  That prayer would mean so much to me!

Anna Lee

 

Sunday Afternoon

Ladies, gentlemen, boys, and girls,  this is one of the busiest weeks I can remember, but it is also one of the most important. I hope you will be a part of any or all of the ones that fit your schedule.

Monday at 10:00, we begin a new association WMU year. Ladies, we will meet at 10:00 at New Zion Baptist Church and end with a potluck meal. In the middle, you will find lots of information information, a new handbook, a mission activity that is good for all ages, a calendar of events, etc. The speakers will share about Disaster Relief. Mrs. Anne Hurst is one of the speakers. Come support her.

Thursday, is our Ladies (and girls) Night. The theme is “Count Your Blessings”. That’s just what we will be doing. We meet at 6:15 to eat a little before the real meeting begins. Don’t miss our fall gathering.

Friday morning at 10:00 we will work in the fellowship hall to prepare our goodies for the 300 shoeboxes. If you are willing and available, we would love to have you.

Saturday we may need to finish up a few things in preparation, but we won’t know for use until Friday. At 6:00, join us wearing your Christmas colors/sweaters. Bring your favorite Christmas finger foods for everyone to sample. We have 300 shoeboxes to pack and send to 300 boys and girls. We will hopefully have things arranged so it should go smoothly like it did last year. The children who normally meet on Sunday night will join us to help pack the boxes. It will be a fun night and bless our hearts here. In a month or so, the boxes will bless the hearts and lives of 300 boys and girls. I hope they also learn about Jesus and invite Him into their hearts.

If you or anyone you know would like to send a note and/or a picture in a shoebox, they can bring it that night. If anyone would like to write multiple note and/or send multiple pictures, please feel free to do so. You can even pick the boxes to put your notes and pictures into.

Yes, it is going to be busy, but it is all going to be very worthy of each minute we invest in God’s work!

Saturday

“Your eyes saw me when I was formless;

all my days were written in Your book

and planned before a single one of them began.”

~ Psalm 139:16, HCSB ~

….Europe has become a dark continent–spiritually, that is. Only about 1 percent of the population has a personal relationship with Christ. Revival is desperately needed….

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My Prayer Journal

  • Sunday – Churches, church leadership, and missionaries
  • Monday – Family, friends, and neighbors
  • Tuesday – Sick, bereaved, hospital staff, and nursing home patients and staff
  • Wednesday – Political authorities (world, national, state, parish, and local)
  • Thursday – Military, law enforcement, fire fighters, and medical workers
  • Friday – Schools, teachers, students
  • Saturday – Unspoken requests and unsaved people

 

 

Dan Turner’s Update

http://tbidansstory.com/

David Wickham Update

From Cissy about David:
We have made it over one huge hurdle!  They took him off the vent this morning!  Praise God for that.  He is on oxygen and will take some time , but both of us are celebrating this accomplishment. Hopefully, they will begin getting him up soon so he can leave ICU and transfer to the post surgery floor.  I know without a doubt God has given us strength this week to endure this agonizing experience.  Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and continue lifting us up for the days ahead.

Jane Wickham is at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary and looking forward to less hurting and getting home to Kentwood.

Velma Anthony has had three weeks of pain now and is waiting on additional tests to determine the problem and the treatment needed.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Barbara Hutchinson is looking forward to getting back to this area.  She has made plans for her caregivers for the coming weeks.  Let’s pray God has similar plans for her next steps.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 7-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Rugged Road” – http://odb.org/2015/10/17/the-rugged-road/
  • Ask where the good way is,                                                                                                                   and walk in it,                                                                                                                                                   and you will find rest for your souls.                                                                                                                                             ~Jeremiah 6:16~

 

 

Women’s Ministry – What great opportunities we have this week!

  • Monday – Association Meeting at New Zion Baptist Church at 10 (Leadership at 9:00)
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night: Count Your Blessings at 6:15
    • Ladies from 3 – 103
    • Do not need  to be a member of FBC, Kentwood
    • Special Music by Yvonne Curtis
    • Come if you have been blessed!
  • Friday – No Bible study, but preparation for the OCC Packing Party
  • Saturday – Packing Party at 6 P.M.
    • Bring your children, grandchildren, and neighbors.
    • Bring a favorite holiday finger food.
    • If you have a Christmas decoration to share, please bring it by Thursday.

Women’s Ministry – Coming the next week!

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 on Tuesday
  • Women of the Bible Study – Friday at 10:00

Women’s Ministry – Coming next month!

  • Lottie Moon Tea – Sunday, November 15 at 2 P.M.
  • New Bible Study – Get in at the beginning.

 

How I love to share with you each day.  I hope you take the opportunity to pray, read, and participate in various activities.  That’s what it’s all about!

Anna Lee