Category: Other Churches

Monday

But I, with shouts of grateful praise,

will sacrifice to you.

What I have vowed I will make good.

I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the LORD.’ ”

~Jonah 2:9~

 

David Brabham told us that Stan Willians did okay with his first two treatments.  He’ll be at MD Anderson this week for round three.  Please continue to pray all goes well.

Pray for Buddy Waller as he sees his surgeon tomorrow.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 107:28-32

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

OCC Drop-Off ends this morning.  If you have any “shoeboxes” to send this week, please turn them in at 9:00 or shortly after that.  Boxes will be closed up and sent off to their next stop.  Boxes at FBC, Kentwood will be picked up at 10:00 this morning.  Thank-you to all the individuals, groups, and churches who packed a box.

 

The Community Thanksgiving Service at the Kentwood United Methodist Church last night was wonderful.  Thanks to all who attended and all who participated.  The full house was great to see.

 

Children in Action WILL meet Wednesday night from 6:00 – 7:00.

 

Thankfulness, Day 21 – Today, I am thankful for my computer and for my computer expert, Jason.  Without them, I wouldn’t be typing ThePrayerLink.com this morning.

 

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.

For in him you have been enriched in every way—

with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge—

                                                                                                   ~1 Corinthians 1:4-5 (NIV)~

 

“Count Your Blessings”

 

Thanks to all those who turned in stamps for Christmas cards.  I put stamps on about 200 envelopes last night.  Today, I will be purchasing more stamps for more cards.  I know the cards will make a difference in some lives by giving prisoners the opportunity to communicate with family members during this special time of year.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

Surely your 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~

 

Wonderful reports!

  • Sherman Cutrer‘s heart corrected itself.  He is back home.
  • Sandy B. Morgan‘s platelets are improving enough she is out of bleeding danger and has been allowed to go home.
  • Thank you, Lord!

The Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Station collected boxes from seven groups/individuals yesterday.  We had plenty of help during the day.  The slow time between visits gave us the opportunity to visit.  I must say Day One was a success because of all the shoeboxes that are on the way to a boy or girl somewhere who may never have received a gift before or heard of Jesus.  I’m looking forward to Day Two!

Thankfulness Day 15:  I must say how thankful I am for Samaritan’s Purse and its Operation Christmas Child.  David and I have seen the gifts and delivery people as they traveled overseas, the gifts actually being delivered, and the workers as they traveled home.  I can only imagine how lives of boys and girls have been changed.  I’m sure many heard about Jesus and His love for the first time.

The Friday Morning Bible Study will complete John 11 this week.  Handouts will be available for the next chapter.  See you at 10:00.

 

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 147:1-7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Third Thursday at the Cabin – Come join us at 6:30 for our monthly gathering.  We love to have our friends here and love to make new friends.

 

Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.                                                                                                                                         ~ Psalm 119:143 (NIV)~ 

(We can delight in the Lord despite our troubles!)

“Jesus is Coming Soon”

 

Knowing that Jesus is going to come soon should guide our footsteps today and every day!

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh.

Is there anything too hard for Me?”

~Jeremiah 32:27 NKJV~

 

 

Update on Justin Lambert –

MRC has requested no visitors for Justin for the next few days so that they can really work 1 on 1 with him without distraction. I’ve heard that they have done this in the past with other patients and when the loved ones came back it was a great difference. I pray that this is the case with Justin. His first day was awful he was not complying with anything they wanted him to do. The second day he done much better. He was still a little ornery at times but all together much better than the day before. We’re praying that Justin will dig deep and get the strength he needs to have to make these 2 weeks worth his while. He’s the strongest man I’ve ever met and I believe deep down in my heart he’s going to do great.
This will be the first time since June 8th that I’ve been more than a 24 hour time period away from him. To occupy myself from worrying about my husband we will be working on the house to get it handicap assessable if anyone is interested in coming to help it would be greatly appreciated. We had a 16×24 addition (bedroom, bathroom and closet) built on to our already existing home for Justin, that I have to have finished before he comes home. My brother n law, Jeffrey, took off of work Monday so he can do all the man stuff (electrical, heavy lifting, ect). My sister and I will be there working with a few friends who have already volunteered to come help. Anyone else who wants to come help please feel free to. The more the merrier.
Thanks again for all the support, prayers and uplifting words of kindness. We appreciate each and every one of you for all that you have done and continue to do.

Both Luther and Rene Terrell have had accidents.  She was first.  On the way to check on her, Luther hit a deer.  Rene is very sore.  Pray for both of them.

Chris Wales will have knee replacement surgery this morning in Baton Rouge.  Please pray for everyone involved.

Kenneth Birch‘s next back surgery is scheduled for December 7th.  It’s not too early to begin praying.

 

World Day of Prayer this morning at 10:00 at Kedron.  Rev. Jacob “Jake” Williams , formerly of Kentwood and Osyka Baptist Churches, will be the key speaker.  He always does a fantastic job.  Join us and pray for our world.  We will have a special prayer for our country and tomorrow’s elections.  We will conclude our meeting with a potluck lunch.

 

Thankfulness, Day 7 – Today, I am thankful for all the friends David and I have.  They bring memories, love, and encouragement.  Each one is special in a unique way.

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Psalm 107:1-9

 

“We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it.   In fact, we expected to die.                                                                       But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead”

                                                                                                           ~ 2 Corinthians 1:8b-9 NLT, 2nd ed.~

“Footsteps of Jesus”

 

Express your appreciation today to someone who serves and follows in those “footsteps”.

Anna Lee  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

Peace I leave with you;

my peace I give you.

I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled

and do not be afraid.

~John 14:27~

Mr. Harlon Toney is recovering nicely following surgery last week.  He will be returning to the doctor next week and predicts he will be able to be at our Third Thursday Gathering in two weeks.  Please pray for Mr. Harlon’s health.

Linda K. Graves says she has had two good days and attributes them to prayers for her.  Keep praying for improvement.

Patrick Jordan, son-in-law of Gail Smith

Update on Patrick Jordan because I have gotten 10 texts today about him. He is the same. Mental state not there yet. Still in a fog. He is extremely exhausted. We have a big road in front of us. He is being released from Baptist Hospital on Monday. Then will be transferred to a rehab facility that specializes in physical and occupational therapy. I have no idea at the moment which facility because I am viewing them tomorrow. I pray he comes around next week because I desperately want my husband to look at me the way he normally does and not the glassy/glossed over eyes I see daily. On a positive note he keeps me laughing and after lunch today informed the nurses we were going to a snoop dog concert😆😂😆! That was funny and boy I needed that. I need to pray for patience and how to maneuver through all this. I barely see the kids juggling between home and the hospital being mom and dad in one person. If my kids have clean clothes, fed, homework and projects done and all the extras that come along that is a good day.👍🏻😜I would like to personally thank my mom for being my partner through all this and keeping me sane. I love you mom! You are the best! ❌⭕️😘❤️

David will be seeing his retina specialist this afternoon.  David’s gas bubble is slowly decreasing in size allowing him to see better.  We’ll be glad to get the doctor’s viewpoint.

 

Thankfulness, Day 4 – Jennie

Our daughter was God’s gift to us early on a Christmas morning.  There are many words I could use to describe her, but I will just say she is the greatest Christmas gift we have ever been given.  Thank you, God, for allowing us to be part of her life.

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 12:2-6 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+12%3A2-6&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Elections – Franklin Graham has prepared some videos for use in our churches Sunday which can be seen on his website.  Also, he is going to be praying on Facebook Monday night (9:00 Eastern Time) for those who would like to join him.

“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves,

and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways,

then I will hear from heaven,

and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

~2 Chronicles 7:14, NKJV~

Today’s hymn – “Learning to Lean”

Lyrics – http://christiansongoftheday.blogspot.com/2009/03/learning-to-lean.html (It looks long, but the chorus is written after each verse.)

Hymn story – http://absolutelygospel.com/index.php?/content/articles/7190 (I don’t know if you read these hymn stories, but if think if you read this one you will say “Wow!” and hum or sing this song for yourself.)

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4GHGIcAK0M

                     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a80QMrpFpMA

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Week at FBC, Kentwood – Nov. 14-21

Two Rivers Associational WMU – You do not need to be a member of WMU to attend.

November 7 –  World Day of Prayer – Kedron Baptist Church at 10 A.M.

December 4 – Lottie Moon Tea – Kentwood at 2 P.M.

Project – Stamped Christmas Cards for prisoners 

You can provided stamped Christmas cards or stamps for cards I already have.

Bring to me by Dec. 4 or deliver to the jail yourself.

Prayers are amazing, from the heart, cost-free, and effective.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“The fear of human opinion disables;

trusting in God protects you from that”

~Proverbs 29:25 MSG~

I know many of you have been praying for Jeana, who is in her mid 40’s.  Her mother, Brenda Russell of Chesbrough, shared this:

As of today jeana’s social worker is trying to find her a long-term facility for her to be moved to. She’s still in alot of pain and her doctor says she needs round the clock care for the wound he says it’s too much for us to handle at home. Please continue to pray for her she’s really depressed at this time. Thanking all of u in advance for ur prayers. It’s gonna be hard but with God’s help we will get through this too

Scripture Writing – John 15:15-19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Devotional – Georgia Barnett offering for Louisiana Missions – “Who is Georgia Barnett–and What Difference Does It Make?“

Today’s Verse

[A Living Sacrifice]

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,

in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,

holy and pleasing to God—

this is your true and proper worship.

~ Romans 12:1 (NIV)~

Hymn of the Day – “Serve the Lord with Gladness”

Lyrics – http://www.kimvogelsawyer.com/serve-the-lord-with-gladness/

Hymn Story – http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/serving-the-lord-with-gladness-a-look-at-psalm-100/

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp7oauwv3sk

I hope you enjoy this version with children quoting the Scripture and singing.    I think that is appropriate for my next  comment.

This evening at 6 P.M., we will gather with our church families to guide children as they help pack 325 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  What a great opportunity it is to teach children about what happened long ago in a land far away that directly impacts our lives, even today.  It also teaches our children about how some children are not as blessed as they are and how they can be a part of blessing children with a box of hygiene items and small gifts.  It teaches missions and love to them.  Mostly, it is an opportunity to teach everyone about the love of Jesus!

I hope to see you and your family at First Baptist Church, Kentwood at 6:00 P.M.  Many churches, schools, and other organizations will also be collecting items and putting items together for Operation Christmas Child.  FBC, Kentwood has been honored to be a Drop-Off Station for all those in our area.  The national date for that is November 14-21.  You can check the Samaritan’s Purse web site to see a list of all area sites and their hours of service.

I’m so thankful for all who are able to participate in Operation Christmas Child and for Samaritan’s Purse for giving us the opportunity to participate.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“God has given each of you some special abilities;

be sure to use them to help each other,

passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.”

~1 Peter 4:10 TLB~

 

Shira Easley is having some health problems and has been hospitalized in Covington.  Please pray for her.

 

 

The Associational WMU meeting yesterday was  so touching/inspiring.  I am so appreciative of those who have worked so hard following the flood and those who continue to help others.  What a witness some of our area churches have been and continue to be!  Thanks, Osyka Baptist Church, for sharing your experiences from your heart.

 

Arcola Presbyterian Church

There will be a church service at the old Presbyterian Church that is connected to the (Arcola Roseland) cemetery on October 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM. This is the annual homecoming service for the community as many in our area attended the church. Please come and celebrate the history of the oldest church in Tangipahoa parish. (The church meets twice a year, spring and fall.)

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children in Action – Wednesday at 6 P.M.

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 Thursday

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10:00

Operation Christmas Child  Need – Individually wrapped hard candy

 

Serving God is a wonderful way to go through life.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

 

“This is what the LORD Almighty says:

‘In a little while I will once more

shake the heavens and the earth,

the sea and the dry land.  

I will shake all nations,

and what is desired by all nations will come,

and I will fill this house with glory,’

says the LORD Almighty.

~Haggai 2:6-7~

 

Mark Shaw is better than he was a week ago.  Let’s thank God for this change.

Bessie Hayden‘s laser surgery went well.  She sees much better and can now read.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

WMU Associational Meeting 

  • This morning at 10:00
  • Montpelier Baptist Church
  • Speakers – Rev. Joe Weaver and ladies of Oyska Baptist Church
  • Topic – “Mission Work with Brown Bag Lunches”
  • Everyone is welcome to come!

 

Third Thursday at the Cabin 

  • Thursday at 6:30 P.M.
  • Our cabin
  • Supper, Fellowship, Music , and Devotional
  • James Rimes will join some regular musicians this month.  He brings a country flavor and has some wonderful songs.
  • If you are available, please feel free to come.

 

Remember to talk with God today.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“This is what the LORD Almighty said:

‘Administer true justice;

show mercy and compassion to one another.

Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless,

the foreigner or the poor.

Do not plot evil against each other.’

~Zechariah 7:9-10~

 

 

Bubba and Linda Huckaby – Today, I want to add Bubba’s faithful caregiver.  We all know the importance the caregiver is in the care and recovery from any illness.  As you pray for one, pray also for the other one.

Christian Smalley and his family – Christian is Karen Miller’s grandson who was injured while playing baseball.  He continues to need our prayers.

Bruce and Dorothy Fussell – Both have been sick.  Their daughter is the caregiver for both of them.

Continue to pray for the Schwartz family.  Jimmy is slowing “losing ground”.

 

 

Scripture Writing – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+John+2%3A15-17&version=NIV

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Children in Action, our missions organization, will study Matthew 14:13-21 tonight.  It’s about the loaves and fish.  Bring you children and grandchildren and see how we will use a cartoon and Goldfish crackers.  We meet at 6 P.M. in the L-wing.

 

The Associational WMU will meet Monday at Montpelier.  The pastor and some ladies from Osyka Baptist Church will be there to tell us about one of their flood relief activities that involved the whole church, a brown bag ministry.  You don’t have to be a member of a WMU or even a lady to come.   We will begin at 10 A.M.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet at 10 A..M. and has plans to complete John 10.  It’s always a good time to join Bible Study.

 

Missions Need – HARD, INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED CANDY!  Each of our 325 shoeboxes will have a small bag of candy.  We are almost ready to pack them up, so now is the time to bring in lots of hard candy.  You can leave it in the office if I am no there.

 

Do your best today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

For I desire mercy,

not sacrifice,

and acknowledgment of God

rather than burnt offerings.

~Hosea 6:6~

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. Burnell Simpson and Jimmy Schwartz as well as their caregivers and family.

Prayers are still needed for those who have been, are, and will be in the path of Hurricane Matthew.  Also, pray for those who are already in place to help them recover.  We have great work done by Samaritan’s Purse and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.  They are big organizations that go wherever the need is and do it well.  I thank God for them.

Nerlie Eugene “Cadillac” Smith

July 17, 1933 – October 07, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3934662

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 13:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Scripture Writing – Hebrews 13:1-4

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Mark Your Calendar

  • Tonight – McComb Gospel  Opry – 6 P.M.
  • Sunday – Annual Associational Meeting for all Churches – Montpelier – 6 P.M.
  • Monday – “Shoebox” Folding – 9 A.M. and 6 P.M.
  • Wednesday – Missions Class for Children – 6 P.M.
  • Friday – Bible Study – Starting with John 10:22 – 10 A.M.

 

Jason and his family left for the long ride home this morning.  They live in the hills of northwest Georgia and not in the coastal area.  Some of you have asked.  We appreciate your concern.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

 

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~

 

Jeana Lee-Newman is doing well.  She had a check-up yesterday and was doing even better than hr doctor expected.  She’ll go back in a week for another check-up.

Please continue to pray for the Schwartz family.

Bring Your Bible to School Day – http://www.bringyourbible.org/ – TODAY!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Matthew 11:27-30

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Mark Your Calendar!

  • Fridays at 10: Bible Study
  • Saturday, October 7 – Gospel Opry in McComb 601-600-6704
  • Sundays at 9:15 – Sunday School
  • Wednesdays at 6 – Missions class for children
  • Monday,  October 10th – Shoebox folding at 9 A..M. and 6 P.M.
  • Monday, October 17 – Quarterly Associational WMU Meeting at Montpelier (Leadership at 9/ All at 10/Speakers sharing about disaster relief/ Potluck lunch to follow
  • Tuesday, October 25 – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – The Cafe at 11 A.M.

 

Pray for a  good recovery for those who have faced Hurricane Matthew and good preparations for those who have yet to meet him.  (Disaster relief workers from Florida have returned home to prepare their own places for Matthew’s Arrival.)

Anna .Lee