Needs – Page 55 – The Prayer Link

Wednesday

“I called to the LORD in my distress,

and I cried to my God for help.

From His temple He heard my voice,

and my cry to Him reached His ears.”

~Psalm 18:6~

It seems the number of hurting families grow daily. It breaks my heart. Pray for those that you are aware of and those that you may not be aware of.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal – Three new entries yesterday!

Baby Graham, in New Orleans, is improving. It seems each day this baby shows the world what God can do!

Connor Corkern‘s seizures are better and he doesn’t have pneumonia. That the answer to two prayers!

Pat Hoosier and his family need to be in our prayers. The family has bravely and aggressively fought the battle on every front!

Pray for Marty Simpson and his family as he has and angiogram and possibly surgery today in Lacomb.

Pray for Yvonne Birch and her family as she has surgery at OLOL in Baton Rouge.

The monthly breakfast at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will benefit the family of Tommy and Jessica Garner. I hope to see you there at 8:00 this Sunday.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Losing and Finding Our Lives in Him” – http://odb.org/

Values – Appreciation – “Sorry about the Inconvenience” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1471-Sorry-for-the-Inconvenience

Hymn of the Day – “Take Up Thy Cross and Follow Me” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/u/tutcross.htm

This is different than the song I know, but still very meaningful.

Be a blessing to someone today!

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

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

Thursday

“With men this is impossible,

but with God all things are possible.”

~Matthew 19:26~

Pat Hoosier is have a week of chemo. After a three week break, he will begin round two of six rounds. While he is having round two, his wife will have surgery on her hands. Pray for the three girls as they maintain their family life and take care of their parents.

Pray for Elaine Stewart. She is having surgery today for round three of cancer. Pray she does well again this time.

The Disaster Relief program of Southern Baptist churches has been busy. They are still working at one disaster area when another need develop.

http://www.namb.net/dr/

The topic for tomorrow’s “Lucy” Bible study is Spiritual Gifts. Join us at 10:00 if you are interested.

FBC will be collecting jackets, gloves, scarves, and sweatshirts this month to be given to “Re-Store”. Bring your items and place them in the collection baskets at the main and office doors. The items will be taken to Amite at the end of the month.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Gift of Presence” – http://odb.org/

Values – Making a Difference – “On Teaching Cadets” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1514-On-Teaching-Cadets

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Hymn of the Day – “Onward Christian Soldiers” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/n/onwardcs.htm

I trust this song will be with you throughout the day today. Enjoy it.

Thanks for your prayers each day. You make a difference!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me,

because I am gentle and humble in heart,

and you will find rest for yourselves.

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

~Matthew 11:29-30~

I asked Diane Turner to give us an update on her son, Dan Turner, whose was in seriously injured in a motorcycle/deer accident .

I am sending you an update on Dan for you to pass on to those on The Prayer Link. First of all, our many thanks to those who have prayed and lifted Dan, his wife Angela, and the rest if family up to our Heavenly Father. We are convinced wholeheartedly, that Dan’s life was spared and that he continues to prove by God’s hand. Dan is still in outpatient therapy two days a week. He is going to rehab at a facility known as Quest. This facility only takes patients that they feel have a high success expectancy for complete recovery. That in itself is a confirmation to us that God is going to see this thing through.

At Quest, Dan is receiving therapy for his left shoulder, hand, and foot. He was left with tendinitis from the broken shoulder that was inhibiting his range of motion and interfering with therapy to strengthen that area. He has been receiving injections in the shoulder to correct this so therapy can move along. Also, he had similar issues in the hand and foot. He is also receiving injections in both the forearm and heel, greatly improving with function he needs for therapy.

Dan is very proactive and participating in his therapy both as a patient and a health professional who is vitally interested in getting past this to get back to help heal others. He is taking every stat that is generated by monitoring equipment and therapists and has developed spread sheets, bar graphs, and pie charts to track his progress. Having these visuals of his progress is SO AWESOME!!! It is so exciting and encouraging for him to see his progress, and to his family!!! to see it, as well! He has visions of volunteering his expertise in this area to other patients at Quest to also give them hope and encouragement as they travel the road back traumatic injury.

We ask that you continue to pray for Dan and Angela, his wife. Pray specifically for his continued healing through this careful dance of meds and therapy to continue to awaken those areas of the brain controlling the shoulder, hand, and leg on the left side of his body. Thank you all again for your faithfulness to pray for Dan.

I know you will want to continue praying for all the Turners. I think having this update will help us know how to best pray now.

Today is the day Mrs. Florene (Robert) Pate has surgery at OLOL. Keep her and her family, as well as the medical staff. in your prayers.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Married to Royalty” – http://odb.org/

Values – Do Your Part – “Be Grateful” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1515-Be-Grateful

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

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

Needs – Re-Store is in need of jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, winter hats, and winter gloves. If you have some that are clean and usable that you are willing to share, please bring them to FBC and leave them in the baskets by the main and office entrances. I will deliver them to Amite at the end of October.

Let God show His love through you today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Oh, magnify the Lord with me,

and let us exalt his name together!”

~Psalm 34:3, ESV~

Pray for the family of Mrs. Ruby Ziggler. She’s not doing well.

The revival at New Zion Baptist Church has been wonderful. The attendance has been very good. Rev. Bruce Worrell is preaching. Andy Taylor is leading the music. Tonight’s 6:30 service is the last one.

The senior adults on the trip to Branson have arrived safely and are looking forward to making some special memories. They appreciate East Fork Baptist Church for organizing the trip. Pray for good health and safe travels for each person.

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

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – Projected Allocations – http://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/2014-projected-allocations/

Hymn of the Day – “Did You Think to Pray” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/i/didyouth.htm

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

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Nairobi mall terror witnessed by missionaries

We had five of our eight “young” ladies present for their birthday celebration yesterday. Many friends were there to support then.

It’s still not too late to turn in school uniforms to be given to Re-Store in Amite. Our project for October will be collecting jackets, sweaters, winter caps, gloves, etc..

Have a special day. Do something meaningful.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

fixing our eyes on Jesus,

the author and perfecter of faith,

who for the joy set before Him endured the cross,

despising the shame,

and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

~Hebrews 12:1b-2, NASB~

Henry Blackaby update – http://www.blackaby.net/blog/2013/09/21/update-henrys-condition/

H. Wayne “Sonny” Clark

“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me;” With tearful eyes we watched you slowly fade away, and though we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, your hard working hands stopped to rest, God broke our hears to prove to us he only takes the best. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.” Author unknown. A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Denham Springs, he passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, he was 69 and he retired from Local 198 as a pipefitter. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Visitation will resume on Monday at 8:00am. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Chapel at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. He is survived by one son, Stephen Clark and wife Sherri L. Clark, one daughter, Sonia Lynn Clark, seven grandchildren, Ashley, Brent, Brittany, Jennah, Adrian, Stephanie, Stephen, four great grandchildren, Parker, Dakoda, Adeline and Ainsley, brother, Gerald Clark and sister, Maria Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jo Clark, daughter, Cindy Kimble, grandson, Matthew Clark, parents, Herbert Samuel and Mary R. Clark, niece, Lisa Davis. Pallbearers will be, Brent Nolan, Stephen Clark, Daryl Cleveland, Jr., Val McMorris, Greg Booty and Thomas Alford. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.sealefuneral.com. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=h-wayne-clark-sonny&pid=167077719&fhid=17447#sthash.ew3fUGlU.dpuf

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Good and the Bad” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “More about Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/o/morabout.htm

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – “Who was Georgia Barnette” – http://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/who-is-georiga-barnette/

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast to benefit a needy family this morning. It begins at 8:00.

New Zion Baptist Church will host a revival today through Wednesday. A former pastor is preaching. Mr. Harlon Toney will lead music today with Andy Taylor leading Monday -Wednesday. Services begin at 7:00.

What are you giving to God on His Day?

Anna Lee

Saturday Afternoon

Mrs. Joyce Frazier passed away. Please be in prayer for her family.

I learned today that Keith Womack did not have a stroke. Let’s thank God for this good news.

Pray for David Bales and his family as they await biopsy reports.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Thanks to all who contributed food or money to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. You will be helping children in different cottages with meals in the coming months.

Thanks to all who contributed food, clothing, money and other items to the family whose home was burned. They are most appreciative of your help.

Thanks to the Sunday School class of FBC, Kentwood for contributing to Camp Living Waters and their current needs. May God continue to bless you for your generous spirit.

Tuesday

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders;

make the most of every opportunity.

Let your conversation be always full of grace,

seasoned with salt,

so that you may know how to answer everyone.

~Colossians 4:5, 6 NIV~

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson as she has shunt surgery tomorrow morning at North Oaks at 6:30 A.M.

Continue to pray for the family of Percy Cutrer. There will be a memorial service for him at a later time.

It’s not too late to bring clothing or household items for the family that was burned out. Drop off at the office entrance of FBC,K.

We are still collecting school uniforms for delivery to Re-Store in Amite. Drop them off at the office or main entrance of FBC,K.

Day 3 of the Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-3-myanmar-congregation/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Seeing God in Familiar Places” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Be sure to read about the origin of this song. Simple reasoning is usually best.

Mark your calendar for Thursday and Friday.

Thursday – Third Thursday Meeting at the cabin at 6:30

Friday – “Lucy” Bible Study

Looking ahead to a great day!

Anna Lee

Monday Midday Update

Wonderful News! Spring Creek Baptist Church will have their first planned service in their new building which will be large enough to hold both services at one time. Beginning Sunday, their new worship time will be 10:00 A.M. for everyone!

Sam Woodard had his kidney surgery and is recovering nicely. He thanks those who prayed for him.

The MK burned in eastern Africa has safely made it to the capital city. His burns were labeled as second degree, not third degree which means the healing process could shorted.