Category: Other Churches

Sunday

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

~Isaiah 9:6~

 

 

Pray for families with loved one who are hospitalized this time of the year.

 

 

Pine Ridge will be serving breakfast at 8 A.M. in exchange for helping with a needy cause.

Many area churches are having Christmas programs this morning and this evening.  Check with the churches where you would like to participate for dates and times.
The Sixth Ward Volunteer Fire Department made and delivered 76 fruit and candy baskets yesterday.  It is wonderful have local community groups share the Christmas spirit each year.
Read the Christmas story – Luke 16
Read the Bible today
  • Micah 4-5
  • Proverbs 26
  • Matthew 14

 

 

Share some Christmas joy this holiday season.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” 

~Philippians 4:13 ESV~

 

 

Rev. David Cutrer has some blockages checked, but will not need anything else done.  Thank God for David’s good report.

 

 

My David received another good report yesterday.  David saw his retina specialist who helped him be able to see following cataract surgeries.  Yesterday, the doctor checked David’s eyes and said it was another miracle that they eyes are not experiencing more problems.  We thank God for the good report and for the wonderful Christian doctor who helped David get through a very difficult experience.

 

 

 

Baptist Press Articles

 

 

Read the Christmas Story – Luke 12

 

 

Read the Bible Today 

  • Obadiah
  • Proverbs 24
  • Matthew 10

 

 

There are many Christmas programs scheduled for local churches.  Connect with one or more and be blessed.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared,

5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior,

7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

~Titus 3:4-7~

 

 

Mr. Jimmy Tolar is feeling better, but still having issues with fluid.  Keep him and his family in your prayers.

 

 

Mrs. Bessie Hayden is home!  Call or visit with some encouraging words.

 

 

 

The theme for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering this year is “Every church, Every nation”.

 

 

 

The video for day 7 is “Keeping the Well from Running Dry”
Read the Christmas Story – Luke 8
Daily Bible Reading
  • Amos 4-5
  • Psalm 140
  • Matthew 6

 

 

Churches are presenting wonderful programs.  I hope all of you get to attend at least one of them.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

You, LORD, reign forever;

your throne endures from generation to generation.

~Lamentations 5:19~

 

 

Please pray for Rev. Marshall Wallace, pastor of Landmark Baptist Church east of Amite.  The doctors have determined he has had a heart attack.  He is in ICU at North Oaks.  He was too sick to make it to his doctors at St. Tammany.

 

 

Pray for Mrs, Mildred Birch as she continues physical therapy and makes plans to return to her home as soon as possible.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Hosea 9-10
  • Proverbs 20
  • Matther 1

 

 

Read the real Christmas story – Luke 2

 

 

Lottie Moon Tea

  • 2 P.M. today
  • East Fork Baptist Church
  • Young ladies from 3 – 103
  • Bring your stamped Christmas cards.

 

 

Churches will begin their Christmas presentations now that December is here.  I hope you are able to enjoy one or more this year.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“I pray you may be active in sharing your faith,

so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.”

~Philemon 1:6 NIV~

 

 

 

Bryan and Rita Tate are waiting for his platelets to increase so he can go to MD Anderson for the next treatment.  Then, they hope to be home for Christmas.  Keep the in your prayers.

 

 

Josiah Huckaby

Quick update on little man:

Since Josiah never got a swallow study in the hospital, our speech therapist didn’t feel comfortable trying baby food as an outpatient. So today he had his 1st swallow study…and even though he was mad & crying the entire time (because he decided not to take a nap today & he was being restrained) he did great!!! He now gets to start working in eating baby food & chewing on hard munchables (like carrot sticks & puffs). With no limitations on the amount of baby food he eats…they said to “just feed that boy”. 😁

Also, he has a heart cath scheduled for Monday (12/3) to check his right upper pulmonary vein that was balloned in October 2017. His pulmonary hypertension hasn’t improved since it slightly increased while he was sick with a UTI in August. So there is some concern that that pulmonary vein may be starting to narrow again causing the increase in his pulmonary hypertension. They can’t get a good look at it on his echos so they want to be certain that nothing is being missed.

This boy is growing so much & his little personality continues to blossom. He keeps us on our toes with all his shenanigans! He has come so far in the last 5 months. To God be the glory!!! 💙💛💙

 

 

David

The colon test did not show a problem, so possibly all David’s issues relate to his MDS.  David  got a unit of blood yesterday and will have a TTE and heart conversion today.  Keep praying and give God the glory for all the medical knowledge and procedures available to those with a need.  David’s procedures this week have been at Ochsner in Covington  and Baton Rouge (two days)  and Lakeview in Covington today.  We’re thankful to be able to get around to those with more training and knowledge than we have,

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Hosea 5-6
  • Proverbs 19
  • Luke 23

 

 

The Lottie Moon Tea is Sunday at two at East Fork.  Please bring stamped Chrsitmas cards so we can deliver them to the parish jail.

 

 

I trust you will see God working in your life today.

Anna Lee

Thursday

 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

~Colossians 3:17~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Hosea 3-4
  • Psalm 136
  • Luke 22

 

 

Pastor’s Wife Tragically Killed in New Orleans Carjacking

http://baptistmessage.com/pastors-wife-tragically-killed-in-new-orleans-carjacking/?fbclid=IwAR0_yofIwBLRycukSqR2lWDpb2W5PDWUhT98UxeSsL8IVMCDj5T_Rqujnqo

83-year-old travels globally for Great Commission

http://www.bpnews.net/52030/83yearold-travels-globally-for-great-commission

 

 

 

Minn.-Wis. Baptists continue CP climb

http://www.bpnews.net/52032/minnwis-baptists-continue-cp-climb

 

 

DR efforts continue in Carolinas, across U.S.

http://www.bpnews.net/52027/dr-efforts-continue-in-carolinas-across-us

 

 

Tebows ‘called’ to ‘Run the Race’ film

http://www.bpnews.net/52025/tebows-called-to-run-the-race-film

 

 

Reconsider Roe v. Wade, brief urges Supreme Court

http://www.bpnews.net/52018/reconsider-roe-v-wade-brief-urges-supreme-court

 

 

I hope these reading suggestions are “food for thought” today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;

his love endures forever.

~1 Chronicles 16:34~

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch as she continue physical therapy at Greensburg in hopes of getting home soon.

 

 

Mr. Jimmy Tolar has been moved to rehab in Hammond.  Keep him in your prayers.

 

 

Mrs. Bessie Hayden is now in rehab at Kentwood.  She’s one step closer to getting back home.  Keep praying for her.

 

 

Pray for David as he has a procedure in Covington this morning.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Hosea 1-2
  • Proverbs 18
  • Luke 21

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

Lifeway – https://www.lifeway.com/

 

 

 

Don’t forget to turn in your stamped Christmas cards Sunday morning or at the Tea at East Fork Sunday at 2 P.M.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

“God blesses those who are kind to the poor.

He helps them out of their troubles.

He protects them and keeps them alive;

he publicly honors them and destroys the power of their enemies.”

~Psalm 41:1-2 TLB~

 

 

 

Ladies, you are invited to The Cafe at 11 A.M. to celebrate November birthdays.  See you in a few hours.

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Daniel 11-12
  • Psalm 135
  • Luke 20

 

 

Pray for Rene’ Terrell as she has back surgery today.  Pray her surgery goes well and the recovery period is limited.

 

 

Also. please pray for Adrian Phillips who is having another surgery today.  Thank-you!

 

 

Bill Pope from Amite will again be having surgery.  If they can remove all the cancer, he will be back at home tonight.

 

 

Pray for people who are dealing with the loss of a loved one during this holiday season.  The first Christmas can be especially difficult.  Help your friends and families as they go through some difficult days.

 

 

Churches will be celebration the birth of Jesus in various ways.  Stay alert so you won’t miss an event at a local church that will add to the spirit of the season.

 

 

East Fork Baptist Church will be open Saturday after eight so you may go and decorate tables you have signed up to decorate for the Lottie Moon Tea.  Thanks to all the ladies from various churches who will be decorating each table.  Thanks to East Fork for volunteering to host the meeting this year.

 

 

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

After a long, hard weekend, we had a busy day scheduled for today.  I just couldn’t manage to get The Prayer Link done this morning.  I beg your forgiveness.

 In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.

~Isaiah 12:4~

 

 

Continue to pray for Mr. Jimmy Tolar who is still hospitalized in Baton Rouge.

 

 

Also, pray for Mrs. Betty Lou Guy who is at home in Spring Creek.

 

 

David had appointments for blood work and his procrit injection today.  Even though the blood level has dropped to 7.8, he was still able to get his injection today.   We’re scheduled to go back in one week.  In the meantime, David will be preparing tomorrow for the procedure the has scheduled for Wednesday.  Pray for David and me.

 

Dorothy Lorraine Diddon

July 10, 1951 – November 25, 2018

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. She was born July 10, 1951 in Shreveport, LA and was 67 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Diddon; children, Dan Barnett and wife Lanette, Lorrie Hunt and husband Mark, Carl Barnett and Bridget, Jeffrey Barnett and wife Sandy, Kristene Jarell, Daniel Diddon, Theresa Kilgore and Gary, Elizabeth O’Brian, Donna Adams and husband Darrell, and David Diddon; 27 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Robert Jones, Frances Anderson and husband Robert, Tom Jones and wife Debbie, Anita Rachal and husband James, and Richard Strange; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Dorothy Jones; and late husband, Sammy Barnett. Visitation at New Jerusalem United Pentecostal Church, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 28,2018. Interment New Jerusalem Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible –  Reflect on God as the “Gardener” and catch up on any reading you have missed.

 

 

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tomorrow at 11:00.

 

 

Bring your stamped Christmas cards to church Sunday or to the Tea at East Fork, Sunday at 2:00.

 

 

 

Praying for each other is always a win-win situation!
Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness;

I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High.

~Psalm 7:17~

 

 

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Mr. Elwood had already had his 99th birthday.  It’s not every day when you know two people of the age for Mr. Elwood and “Miss” Hannah and they pass away the same day.

 

Elwood Norman Courtney

Elwood, age 99, passed away in his home on Friday, November 23, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Holden, LA. Elwood was a man that truly enjoyed the outdoors. He could be found hunting, fishing, or spending time in his garden. Elwood’s favorite place to be was home and he loved it even more if he was surrounded with family. He was very much a family man and loved spending time with all his kids.

Elwood was a wonderful father and loving Paw Paw who is already deeply missed.

Elwood is survived by his children, Bobby Courtney (Sadie), Janie Alford (Jimmy), Diane Duke (Kenny), Larry Courtney (Sharon), Margie Neal (Reggie), Iris Bankston (Terry); and grandchildren, Garry, Wade, Vonda, James Jr., Leesha, Shawn, Paul K., Paula, Angela, Krystal, Kassie, C.C., Kelly, and Cody; 25 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ella Hortense Bookter “Maw Maw Tensie” Courtney; parents, William O. and Telliua Gill Courtney; daughter, Zada Lea Foster; sister, Margie Edeleston; and brothers, Norwood Courtney, Ivy Courtney, and Clinton Courtney.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Sunday, November 25, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday, November 26, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Bro. Russell Hinson will officiate, and interment will follow in Courtney Cemetery.

 

 

Read the Bible Today

  • Daniel 9-10
  • Proverbs 17
  • Luke 19

 

 

This is the day Pine Ridge United Methodist Church has their monthly breakfast to benefit a family in need.  A delicious breakfast buffet will be available at 8 A.M.  We attended several years and always had more than enough time to get to our church for Sunday School at 9:15.

 

 

This is the day to be in the Lord’s House, but if you are unable to be there, in addition to all the televised services, local churches including FBC, Kentwood and Taylor Creek Baptist Church live stream their services so you can watch online.  

Anna Lee