Category: Needs

Saturday

Surely goodness and love

will follow me all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

~Psalm 23:6~

 

Ketera McMillan is doing well following knee surgery in Baton Rouge.  Pray all continues to go well with her.

Jesse Dean should be able to come home today.  Pray for his continued recovery at home.

Dan Turner’s Update

I’m at 26-28 hours since my last dosage-change and can tell a pretty dramatic difference in the spasticity of my left leg. Not as much improvement is noted in my left hand, but it’s a little better too. My left leg feels so odd, not being tight all day. It actually feels like someone else’s leg has been put in the place of mine—I know, that’s weird. If things stay on this trajectory, I plan to start working out my legs in 4-5 days. I’m just giving myself a few days to adjust to the relaxation of my muscles. What a welcome feeling of progress to be thinking and planning my lower-body workout!

Sylvia Thornhill Wales

Born: March 27, 1938
Died: November 11, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3378701&fh_id=10545

 

Friday Bible Study – We have two more lessons in Women of the Bible.  Then, we will begin a study of the book of John.  If you are interested in being in on this from the beginning, please mark your calendar for the second Friday of December.  We meet at 10 A.M.

 

Operation Christmas Child – Shoeboxes that have been pack will be delivered to the collection centers beginning Monday.  I’m so excited to know we have a part in such a meaningful project.  Pray for each child who will be receiving a shoebox in the coming months.

 

Lottis Moon Christmas Tea

Thanks to the following ladies for working yesterday to get ready for the tea: Theople Hurst, Judy Liberto, Velma Anthony, Eleanor Morris, Sue Connelly, Virginia McKenzie, Margaret Olliver, Sharon Martin, Linda Frazier, and Bessie Hayden.  The room looks very nice.

Now, let us pray for a room full of people tomorrow.  I know that God will send those He wants to be there.  Let’t pray heart will be receptive to all that is shared there.

Don’t forget to being Christmas cards with stamps or a book(s) of stamps that can be used with some cards that have already been shared.  If you need more time, you have until Sunday, November 29th to get them turned in.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 15-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thankfulness: Day 14

Today, I’m thankful for growing up in a Christian home.  What a difference that made my whole life.  I’m also thankful for other Christian homes and the guidance they provide to many of you.  Let’s pray for more and more homes to be providers of the Christian guidance children need and deserve.

 

I think it is unspoken today, but let’s pray for the people of Paris.  Let’s pray that more people will learn what happened “At the Cross” and understand the significance to our lives both today and in the future.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

since as members of one body

you were called to peace.

And be thankful.

~Colossians 3:15~

(Peace and thankfulness – May we all have an extra large helping of these today!)

 

Update on Connor Corkern

My dear friends, if everything goes smoothly with Connor tonight (which we expect it will) he will have his ventilator extubated in the morning.

We need your prayers…
•Please pray with Coye and I that this time around Connor’s lungs will be ready and strong.
•Please pray that his secretions will be thin enough for him to cough up.
•Please pray that his body can maintain the energy it requires to breathe easily when awake and sleeping.
•Please pray that God’s grace surrounds us as we watch and wait to see if Connor’s extubation will be successful.
•Please pray that if Connor’s extubation fails that we will be guided in the direction that God leads us to and have peace with whatever may come in order for Connor to breathe easier.
•Please pray for his doctors, nurses, and therapists that have taken exceptional care of him, and will continue to do so.

We know our Heavenly Father hears our prayers as he has shown us His mercy for the past 3 weeks over and over again.

 

Mrs. Flo Hatcher‘s new medication for nausea has worked for five days!  That has made a big difference for her, the family, and caregivers.

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. James Miller as he undergoes testing at a Covington hospital.

 

Mrs. Gloria Boone and her family wish for our continued prayers.

 

David Wickham – David’s obituary will be posted when it is available.  In the meantime, pray for the family.

 

Operation Christmas Child Report

  • We have packed 300 boxes and have collected the funds to ship them.
  • We are
    • Thanking those who helped.
    • Praying for the recipients of the boxes.
    • Thanking God that Samaritan’s Purse providing us with this opportunity.

 

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

We have collected 77% of the goal that we set for out church.  Personally, I never would have been pleased with 77%.  I trust we will meet this goal now that the shoeboxes are filled and shipping collected.  Our church asks a lot, but the mission-minded people in our church have big hearts and a giving/sharing spirit.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Chronicles 29-32

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “The Daily Grind” – http://odb.org/2015/11/03/the-daily-grind/
  • Whatever you do,                                                                                                                                             work at it with all your heart,                                                                                                              as working for the Lord,                                                                                                                              not for human masters.                                                                                                                                            ~Colossians 3:23~
  • Remind us today, Lord, that You are in the dull and ordinary tasks of life in a most extraordinary way. Let us not forget that we do even the smallest tasks for You.
  • “Our Best”

 

Friday Bible Study – Joanna

 

 

Thankfulness: Day 3

     I’m thankful for opportunities God provides for us to serve Him and others as well as His reminders to always do “Our Best”.

 

Don’t forget that revival continues at Spring Creek Baptist Church and at Red Bluff Baptist at Folsom, LA where Dr. Gibby McMillan is the evangelist.

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday Additions

“A righteous person lives on the basis of his integrity.

Blessed are his children after he is gone.”

~Proverbs 20:7 GW~

(We’ve seen this over and over during our lives.)

I think I will post a few requests, updates while there is a clearing of the weather.  I know there is more bad weather headed our way.

Dennis Price is at Cypress Point dealing with issues related to diabetes.  Pray for him and those caring for him.  I’m sorry I forgot to mention him earlier.

Mr. James Miller is hospitalized in Covington.  Pray for him, the medical staff, and his family and friends.

Mrs. Annie Belle Harrell recently told me she was retaining fluid again.  She was hospitalized overnight the week to remove the fluid.  Mr. Phillip will be 92 Tuesday.  You still have time to put a card in the mail or to make a phone call.

Dan Turner posted another update.  He is getting closer to the proper dosage of medicine.  Keep him in your prayers.

I’ll be back in the morning if the weather cooperates.  Don’t forget about bring frozen food in the morning.

Anna Lee

Monday

“This is what the LORD Almighty says:

Administer true justice;

show mercy and compassion to one another.

Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless,

the alien or the poor.

In your hearts do not think evil of each other.’

Zechariah 7:9-10

(I think these two verses give us all something to work to improve this week!)

David Wickham’s surgery will begin soon.  I trust your prayers for him have already started.  How about trying something special for him today?  Write his name on three pieces of paper and put them in three different places you see in your house often.  For example, put one on the door to the refrigerator.  As you see the papers today, pray for David, his family, and the medical staff.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher and her family seem to be on a roller-coaster ride.  Please pray for them as they face a new week.

Susan Rimes was able to be at Sunday School and church for the first time in a couple months.  Please pray for relief from her problems

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough is still at Greensburg.  Pray with her that she can go home soon.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Hebrews 11-15

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Not My Worry” – http://odb.org/2015/10/12/not-my-worry/
  • Cast your cares on the Lord                                                                                                                       and he will sustain you.                                                                                                                                                       ~Psalm 55:22~
  • “Leave it There”

Disaster Relief Teams are being sent to South Carolina to help people overcome the problems from the recent rain/floods.  Thank God for those who have made themselves available.  Pray for protection for each volunteer as they serve in the name of Jesus.  If you are trained in mud-out, you are especially needed.  If you are not trained for disaster relief, make a decision now to be trained the next time the opportunity arrises.

Third Thursday at the Cabin

We will gather at the cabin at 6:30 Thursday for another evening of Christian fellowship, a meal, a devotional, and some music.  If these things might bring encouragement to you, please join us.

Washcloths, toothpaste. and hair brushes are the items we need the most to complete our shoeboxes.  Please help us get enough for all the boxes we are sending this year.

We need stamps for Christmas cards for local prisoners.  Please buy stamps by the books and turn in.  I already have the cards.  We’ll be collecting these for about six weeks.

How wonderful it was to be at The Lord’s Church last night for our associational meeting! Not only did we get to hear/see reports from various groups, hear a pastor from Florida share, hear a combined choir, and enjoy some refreshments, but we also enjoyed seeing many pastor friends and members of area churches.  May God bless the effort of our people as we strive to serve Him better this year than ever before.  May we do this through a renewal of our prayer efforts and then, our actions.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Sell your possessions and give to the poor.

Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out,

a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted,

where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.  

For where your treasure is,

there your heart will be also.

~Luke 12:33-34~

 

My Extra Prayers Schedule

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 EMT

Friday – Schools, teachers, students

Saturday – Unspoken requests and unsaved people

Barrett Travis got home yesterday evening.  Pray for his recovery to be timely and complete.

Ora Lee Wilson, said her sister, Juanita Booty, is doing much better.  She still has a long way to go, but is slowly improving.

Due to the flooding in South Carolina, Disaster Relief  Teams are headed that way to help. A team from our area will be leaving Monday to do mud-out.  If you are trained and willing, I have contact information for you.

Thom S. Rainer –  Thomrainer.com

Read the Bible in 2915 – Acts 5-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Missionary Blog – “The Cyclone”

Waylon Bailey (FBC, Covington) –  http://waylonbailey.com/

Operation Christmas Child – We are two weeks away from packing the shoeboxes.  There are still a few thing I hope to get to include in each box.

  • Washcloths (Need 268 more)
  • Toothpaste (Need 299 more)
  • Hairbrushes (158/Boys and 160/Girls)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Looking Ahead

  • Tomorrow night, Two Rivers Association will gather at The Lord’s Church at 6 P.M.  You may want to be “in that number”!
  • October 19th – Quarterly WMU meeting at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:00.  Women of all ages who are interested in missions are encouraged to attend.  There will be a potluck lunch/fellowship following the meeting.
  • October 22 – FBC, Ladies’ Night: “Count Your Blessings” at 6:15 P.M.
  • October 24th – Packing party for our shoeboxes for boys and girls around the world.  Mark your calendar for 6 P.M. on the 24th.  You are encouraged to bring your children and grandchildren.
  • October 27th – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11 A.M.

There is no better way to spend your time than in doing God’s work.   Invest wisely.  

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart;

do not depend on your own understanding.

Seek his will in all you do,

and he will show you which path to take.

Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.

Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil.”

~Proverbs 3:5-7 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

I can think of many people, including myself, who should be praying this Scripture today.

My Extra Prayers Schedule

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 EMT

Friday – Schools, teachers, students

Saturday – Unspoken requests and unsaved people

Please continue to pray for Barrett Travis, in North Oaks.  His post-surgery time has not been his most pleasant hours, but may they be worthwhile with good long-term results.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher continues to have her ups and downs like most people.  Pray for her family as they go through these difficult days with her.

Please continue to pray for Mr. James Miller.  Yesterday appeared to be a good day for him.

Don Turner had another change in dosage of his medication.  Hopefully, each change brings him closer to the desired comfort/result level.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Micah

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Women of the Bible study at 10 A.M. this morning.  It’s never too late to start.  Each day’s lesson stands on its own.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Missions in Louisiana – We’re about half way to our goal.

Operation Christmas Child Needs for the coming week

  • Washcloths – 268
  • Hair brushes – 158/boys and 160/girls
  • Toothpaste – 299

Operation Christmas Child Shipping Fees – Presently collecting $7.00/box

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

This is the day God has given to us today.  It’s perfect for His plans.  Let’s look for that perfection all around us today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I have made you a light for the Gentiles

to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:34b, HCSB~

 

 

Jeana Lee-Newton 

Pray for Jeana.  She’s back in the hospital.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher

Flo had a better day, a much better day.  She started chemo.  It is a kind that will not make her sick or cause her to lose her hair.  Pray today is another good day.

Mr. James Miller

Mr. James is home.  I don’t know that they solved his health issues.

Rufus Williams

Rufus is home again after a round of dehydration.  Pray for him as he sees a new doctor and seeks a solution to his problem.

Lisa Pitre

Lisa’s surgery went well.  She’s uncomfortable, but hopefully that won’t last too long.

Barrett Travis

Pray for Barrett, his family, and the medical staff as he has surgery today.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 117-118

Women of the Bible – Friday at 10 A.M. in the fellowship hall

Operation Christmas Child

Check out Operation Christmas Child on Facebook.  You will get some great ideas and be inspired.  I love to hear the stories from different area churches about their OCC goal and progress this year.

Quarterly WMU Meeting

  • October 19
  • 10 A.M.
  • Leadership meeting at 9 A.M.
  • New Zion Baptist Church
  • Help get another year off to a good start
  • Pray for missionaries celebrating birthdays
  • Get a handbook, hear about opportunities, and meet other ladies in nearby churches
  • Potluck lunch

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “Unclear Vision”
  • My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.                                                                                                                                                         ~Job 42:5~
  • Trusting God’s faithfulness dispels our fearfulness.                                                                                                                                         ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Trusting Jesus”

Bring Your Bible to School Day!

  • I saw an advertisement on television yesterday and looked it up.
  • http://www.bringyourbible.org/
  • Tomorrow is the day, but I’m not involved in the schools any more and don’t know what the  current rules are.  I’m sure it will be fine in some schools, but am not sure about all of them.
  • Tomorrow is the day!  Check it out today if you or family members are involved.

 

While visiting some friends yesterday, I was impressed with these and similar statements:

  • God still has a purpose for me.
  • He must not be finished with me yet.
  • I don’t understand, but I don’t ask Him why.
  • I hope I am pleasing Him.
  • I’m ready to meet my Maker.

That will get you to thinking about your own life!  

Thinking?

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“God, hear my prayer;

listen to the words of my mouth.”

~Psalm 54:2, HCSB~

 

 

Mr. James Miller may get to come home today.  Keep him in your prayers though.

Pray for Freida Jones.  She has a heart problem and a new issue, cancer.  Decisions will soon need to be made about surgery.  She could use our prayer support.

Flo Hatcher had a tough day yesterday.  As you pray for her, also pray for those who help care for her.

Lisa Pitre will be having surgery today.  She would certainly appreciate your prayers.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – II Chronicles 11-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – Call me or the church office to get a list of the current needs for the shoeboxes we are packing.  We’re almost to packing day!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Have a blessed day!  At the same time, be the blessing someone needs today.

Anna Lee

Monday

These are the things you are to do:

Speak the truth to each other,

and render true and sound judgment in your courts;

~Zechariah 8:16~

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Bonnie McMillan, Mrs. Catherine Yarborough, and Mr. James Miller who continue to be at North Oaks.

A number of people are dealing with illness and tests to diagnose problems.  One is Mrs. Velma Anthony who has been sick for several weeks now.  Please add her to your prayer list.
Mrs. Bessie Hayden has been sick for several weeks.  Yesterday, she made special efforts and attended church.  Pray she will soon be feeling better.
The Frozen Food for Families was delivered yesterday.  It was greatly appreciated.
Read the Bible in 2015 – Numbers 29-32
Devotional, Scripture, and a Prayer 
  • “Seconds Count”
  • Show me, Lord,                                                                                                                                               my life’s end.                                                                                                                                                      ~Psalm 39:4~
  • “We Have Heard a Joyful Sound”

Greenlaw Baptist Church is having revival.  Some of you may want to attend.  Each night begins with supper at 5:00.  The supper is provided by the church.

The Lord’s Church will host the annual associational meeting next Sunday evening.  Members of all area churches are invited to attend.  The service begins at 6 P.M.  If you wish to sing in the associational choir, you will need to be there earlier.

I just received a message from a lady who told me she made purchases for Operation Christmas Child and where she left them for me to find.  I certainly appreciate each person who helps.  What a blessing we receive when we give to such worthy causes!

Yesterday, as we prepared to leave church, a father and daughter stopped me to ask about what the daughter could purchase for Operation Christmas Child.  I gave them my thoughts.  Last night, the daughter called to tell me what she purchased and said she would be able to get more things.  She also told me she would be a part of packing the shoeboxes.  That’s the way you feel about OCC.  You cannot do enough to help pack the shoeboxes.  I’m thankful for that father who came with his daughter to talk with me and who encouraged her to be on the giving side of this project.  She is so blessed to have family members to encourage her young heart in the right direction.

Let’s allow the change in the weather be an encouragement to change something we do. There might be a bad habit that needs to disappear or a new one we need to develop.  This is a great time of the year!  We can make it even better by making some positive changes in our lives.

Anna Lee