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Saturday

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and comes down from the Father of lights,

with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

~James 1:17, NKJV~

Two special ladies

Pray for Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher and Mrs. Yvonne Birch. They had lingering health issues.

Local National Guard Unit

They have landed stateside after serving in the Middle East. When you see one of these young men or women, take time to thank them for their service and for spending this time away from their family to help make us safe back at home.

Pray for the McMichael family.

Louise Nystedt McMichael
(July 24, 1919 – December 5, 2013)

Louise Ann Nystedt McMichael left her earthly house for her eternal home on December 5, 2013, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born July 24, 1919, in St. Charles, Illinois and lived an amazing and blessed 94 years. A child during the depression, she graduated from Oak Park Illinois School of Nursing and went to San Francisco to receive post graduate orthopedic training at Shriner’s Hospital. While there she joined the US Navy as a nurse and was stationed during WWII in San Diego, California and Salt Lake City, Utah. There she met Navy Supply Officer, G. P. McMichael, Jr. whom she married in San Diego on December 31, 1945, at the conclusion of the war. Louise and Philip made their home on his family farm just south of Amite. She eventually returned to nursing at Lallie Kemp Hospital in Independence, LA retiring in 1995 after working in general patient care, the emergency room and the outpatient clinic. Louise, an active member of her church and her community, was a charter member of the Stem and Stamen Garden Club, PTA president, Cub Scout as well as Girl Scout leader, and a volunteer at God’s Storehouse. As a member of the First United Methodist Church for 67 years, she attended not only Sunday School and church services but circle meetings and Bible studies. Ladies’ groups DMA (Don’t Mention Age) and Brown Bag were part of her social life after retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip, her mother, Nina Tebell Nystedt, and her father, John Nystedt, a brother, Warren ”Bud” Nystedt and a sister, Ruth Nystedt Hamper as well as a brother-in –law, Robert McMichael, and sister-in-laws, Mary McMichael and Ora Belle Compton. Louise is survived by three children, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren with another one due in March. Her children are Susan Jenkins (Russell) of Amite, G.P. (Joy) of Pensacola, FL, and John (Rebecca) of Knoxville, TN. Her grandchildren are Rusty Jenkins (Mary), Robyn Jenkins-King (Mark), Phil McMichael (Rachel), Jessica Kastner (Mik), Chris McMichael (Manda), and Ryan McMichael (Richele). Her great-grand children are Russ and Jillian Jenkins, Avery, Sydney, Lydia and Emma McMichael. Also surviving her is her younger sister Norma McMichael, her sister-in-laws, Sarah Lou Wilson and Frieda Nystedt and eleven nieces and nephews, their children, and grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, December 9, 2013, from 9-11:30 A.M. at Amite First United Methodist Church, 800 N. Duncan Ave. Services conducted at 11:30 AM by Rev. David Melville. Burial in the Mulberry Street Cemetery. The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Building Fund at Amite First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. A special thank you to the staff of Live Oak Village, the staff of Hood Hospital and the care givers from Wilkinson’s Care Giving as well as Louisiana Hospice.McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 6

“His Hands and His Feet”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/weekofprayerview.asp?PageNavID=112&StoryID=11775&LanguageID=1709

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Christmas Lights”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Don’t Hope, …Decide”

http://academictips.org/blogs/dont-hopedecide/

Hymn of the day – “The First Noel”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/r/frstnoel.htm

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Ten Ways to Show Gratitude the Rest of the Year

http://thomrainer.com/2013/12/03/10-ways-to-show-gratitude-the-rest-of-the-year/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thomrainer%2Frss+%28thomrainer.com%29

Opportunities

During the month of December, we are collecting blankets, jewelry, and toys for Re-Store in Amite. You can leave your items by the main entrance or the office entrance of FBC. Kentwood.

Line Creek Baptist Church Christmas Program – “An Out-of-the-Box Christmas”

SUNDAY DEC 8TH @ 10:00 AM
Christmas Play

Jesus is the REASON for the season!

Anna Lee

Monday

“I have made you a light for the Gentiles

to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:34b~

Yesterday, Spencer Clair Webb was it church. It was great to see four generations of the family, all female, sitting together on the same pew. Today, the Webb family will travel to St. Jude’s. Later this week, Spencer will receive a new eye. I thank God this beautiful child is free of cancer and will soon have her replacement eye.

Jesse Dean continues to improve at home. Please continue your prayers for Jesse and for Majel as his recovery continues.

Operation Christmas Child gives small boxes of toys, clothing, and sweets to children around the world. They also receive some Christian literature in their language and on their lever. I think helping children is a very worthy cause. The deadline for turning in “shoeboxes” is FBC, K is Sunday. Check with your local church for their deadline.

Thursday will be the Third Thursday, so if you wish to come to the cabin and join us, please do so. We meet at 6:30. If you cannot attend this month, maybe you can another month. You are always welcome.

Thankfulness – Day 18 – Healthcare Workers

I did my best for many years to go with my parents to their appointments and to listen and document what was said and done. My family members did not choose careers in healthcare, but we did our best to stay informed and answer questions our parents later had. We often felt inadequate. It was good to be able to turn to the computer and healthcare workers in our need for medical care for our parents. I thank God for all those who received and answered the call to become doctors, nurses, x-ray technicians, first responders, lab workers, etc.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Welcome Back”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “The Story of a Blind Girl”

http://academictips.org/blogs/moral-tale-the-story-of-a-blind-girl/

Hymn of the Day – “Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling”

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/s/o/f/softlyat.htm

Have a great week. Spend some time this week thanking God and thanking people in your life.

Anna Lee

Friday – Blessing of the Hunt

Late night last night, but I had a wonderful opportunity. David and I traveled with others to Blessing of the Hunt in Columbia, MS. The coliseum was filled for the first time ever! There was totally a Christian atmosphere. The speaker was Alan Robertson of Duck Dynasty, who served twenty-two years as a pastor. He shared the story of his life, the good, the bad, and the ugly. He was a wonderful speaker and pointed the mesmerized audience of approximately 4,500 to living a life for Jesus.

This amazing event was hosted by Goss Baptist Church, a small local church in that area. This is their annual outreach project. How awesome to witness Christ working through all those people. They provided food, wonderful door prizes, safety, opportunities for ministry, etc. in a clean atmosphere where people acted like God would have them to act. This was their tenth annual event. I was totally amazed! This was the best big crowd I have been in many years.

I applaud the church for all they did to reach out to others. The message was clearly proclaimed! What a blessing it was to be a part of such an event! The next Blessing of the Hunt will be November 13, 2014. I encourage you at attend.

I have obligations this morning, the last of the “Lucy” Bible studies. We will begin four weeks of “Mayberry” Bible studies next Friday. Since we will be celebrating the ending of our twelve weeks of “Lucy”, I will not be back to the computer until early this afternoon. At that time, I will post “The Prayer Link”.

Wednesday

“Rejoice with those who rejoice,

and weep with those who weep.”

~Romans 12:14, NKJV~

Jadon Pailet‘s surgery went well yesterday. Pray for him today as his family tries to keep him a little less active today.

Jerry Doughty was at MD Anderson again. He learned his cancer is in remission. Thank God for answering prayers for Jerry.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Infant John Varnado‘s surgeryies will be this week. Here’s an update on him.

Little John has Hypo Plastic Right Heart. He also has Single Ventrical
with Double Outlet Ventrical, which is extremely rare. It has to do
with how the blood is flowing, it’s kind of clogged. They will put a
Catheter in from his groin to get the blood flowing. The catheter will
go into the PFO flap of the heart and expand to open the flap for
proper blood flow. They will put the catheter in tomorrow afternoon.
They will do Norwood surgery, where they put the shunt in his heart
next. That may be Thursday, but will most likely be Friday morning
between 10 and 11.

Baby Graham

Graham and his mother are getting back into the groove. He scrambles and climbs everywhere, and she chases him. I can’t look at that boy without giving thanks. We all want to hold him all the time! His legs and arms are getting some meat on them, too. Bath time everybody holds their breath but Graham. He has no fear of water. Oh, well…

Jesse Dean

Pray for Jesse (and Majel) as he has shoulder surgery today.

Miranda Foster’s mother is running a fever. Pray the fever can be cleared.

Sharon Gabriel

Visitation will be at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9:30 a.m. until Memorial Services at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2013. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your favorite charity, St. Helena Catholic Church, or Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4613 Fairfield Street, Metairie, LA. 70006. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Christmas Card for a Soldier

All holiday greetings should be addressed and sent to:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

The deadline for having cards to the P.O. Box is December 6th.

Operation Christmas Child

The time to pack shoeboxes for children around the world is growing short. If your church isn’t participating, check some of the other churches in your area. The main thing is to participate and make a difference in a young life.

Thankfulness – Day 13 – Warm Home

I’m thankful to wake up in a warm home of this day of our first 2013 freeze. Many people, including both of our children, live in colder climates and have already experienced this their “first freeze”. I’m also thankful for the warm feeling of love and compassion in my home. It the spirit of warmth that pleases me most!

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Piece of the Puzzle”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Lead Me to Calvary”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/e/leadmetc.htm

Be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“If any of you lacks wisdom,

let him ask God,

who gives to all liberally and without reproach,

and it will be given to him.”

~James 1:5~

Baby Graham continues to improve. Thanks for your continued prayers for him and his family.

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/home/7451766-172/baby-graham-returns-home-healthy

Yvonne Birch is slowly recovering from her back surgery. Today, she had the staples removed. Pray for her continued progress.

Hubert Yarborough, Jr.

Huburt got a good report on his lab results. Pray for him as he continues to heal from Monday’s surgery.

Susan Rimes is still dealing with her kidney stones. Thankfully, her records have been transferred to her new doctor. Susan has an appointment Monday afternoon. Pray he can help her feel better soon.

Baby John Varnado

Continue to pray for this newborn. He will be transported to New Orleans Sunday in preparation for heart surgery.

Continue to pray for the family of Millie Bradley.

Obituary for Millicent “Millie” Bradley

Millie Bradley received her angel wings on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at her residence in Albany, at the tender age of 5. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and an Albany Lower Elementary Preschool student. Millie was a loving child, who adored life and found great fulfillment in making others happy. She enjoyed listening to music, playing with her friends and siblings, and strolling outdoors. Although Millie’s life was short, her family made many wonderful memories they will cherish forever, including a big celebration of her life party this past summer, snuggling on the couch, taking a cruise to Mexico, visiting the pumpkin patch, and receiving school awards.

Millie leaves behind her beloved parents, William and Sonja Bradley; sisters, Christian Bankston and Adeline Bradley; brothers, William Bradley and Darrell Castella Jr. She is also survived by her grandparents, Jim Taylor, Lola Taylor, Sue Bradley, Betty Taylor and Alan Cooper.
Millie’s grandfather, Peter P. Bradley Sr., and uncle, Peter P. Bradley Jr. preceded her in death.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond, on Monday, November 11, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Father Jamin, will follow at 12:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Albany and interment will take place in St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery.

http://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Millicent-Bradley2/#!/Obituary

Baptist Friendship House

Tonight has been a night of celebration- a first, sixth, seventh, and eighth birthdays, GED graduation, and two moms completing our program. There is no better way to spend a Friday evening with smiles and tears of joy. We love our BFH family.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Rock”

http://odb.org/

Values – Giving Back – Just an Easy Gesture (This one will touch your heart!)

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1438-Just-An-Easy-Gesture-

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus Paid it All”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/p/jpaidall.htm

I chose this hymn for two reasons:

In honor of the ministry of Rev. Billy Graham at the time of his 95th birthday and his television programs the last couple days.
In hopes that hearts will be receptive to the messages at the revival at FBC, Kentwood Sunday through Wednesday.

Billy Graham “Hope for America” will be shown Sunday evening at 7:00 on FOX in case you have not seen it yet.

Thankfulness – Day 9

Today, I would like to thank God for technology. Remember, I grew up in the age of:

slide rulers, not calculators
manual typewriters, not computers
ditto paper, not laser printers
snail mail, not e-mail
pen and paper, not blogs
etc.

I’m thankful for these, and other, technological improvements that have allowed God’s word to be shared much more effectively.

I covet you prayers today as I speak at a luncheon in celebration of “125 Years of WMU”. Pray I will be able to inform and encourage the ladies. May God use me as His messenger.

Anna Lee

Saturday Afternoon

Monday, the annual WMU Day of Prayer will be held at Kedron. Come at 10:00 for the program and stay for the covered dish lunch to follow.

Timothy Wayne McFerrin
(December 13, 1967 – November 1, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, he died at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 10:18 a.m. He was born on December 13, 1967 and he was 45 years of age. Survived by his mother, Betty Alford McFerrin; brother, James “Jim” Reginald McFerrin, Jr. and his wife, Kimberly; 2 sisters, Wendy McFerrin Dover and husband, Carey & Miranda McFerrin Spencer and husband, Joe; nephews, Cody McFerrin and Dakota Spencer; nieces, Kayla McFerrin, Casey Spencer, Brittany Dover, Sarah McFerrin, Amber Dover, Zera “Lizzie” McGuff, Avery Spencer and Julieanna McFerrin. Preceded in death by his father, James Reginald “Reggie” McFerrin, Sr. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, on Monday, November 4, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Tuesday, November 5, 2013 from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Services conducted by Bro. Tommy Smith. Interment at Greensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Greensburg Children’s Ministry. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Don’t forget to turn your clock back an hour tonight. If you don’t, you end up somewhere, hopefully church, an hour early.

Jason took this picture of the chapel at Berry College, just a couple miles from his home, for the top of my link. Actually, he made several pictures at Berry, but I chose this one. I hope you can see that fall is in the air in Georgia.

Saturday

“May the LORD be praised,

for He has heard the sound of my pleading.”

~Psalm 28:6~

Baby Graham is home after spending 21 days in the hospital.

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/home/7451766-172/baby-graham-returns-home-healthy

Miranda Foster’s mom is in MD Anderson to begin treatment. Miranda is the wife of Bro. Mike Foster of FBC, Amite. Prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Jessica Granger – Continue to pray for Jessica, her family, and her many friends.

Thankfulness – Day 2

I’m so thankful that God use me despite all my weaknesses and “warts”. I have opportunities to be a witness for Him, just like all of you do. He use me to do things like talk, smile, visit, pray, encourage, share, and call. I thank God for these opportunities and pray He will guide me in using what He has given me in ways He would approve of. My opportunities do not speak about me, but Him!

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Who’s Telling the Truth?”

http://odb.org/

Values – Making a Difference – “By Your Word”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1449-Be-Your-Word

Hymn of the Day – “We’ll Work Till Jesus Comes”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/e/l/wellwork.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Note: Jason changed servers for this site. You may notice a few changes in the appearance of this site. I haven’t been hacked. It’s all part of a plan.

Use your opportunities God gives you today. I’ll try to use mine.

Anna Lee

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

Thursday

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”

~John 10:27, NKJV~

Pat Hoosier was moved from ICU. His blood work is not showing good lab results. Pray for his family during this difficult time.

Continue to pray for Macy Gueldner. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Smiley Conerly is continuing to improve following knee-replacement surgery. Pray as he continues to do his therapy.

George Bales told us last night that David Bales got an “all clear report”. He will be carefully monitored for five years.

Austin Rose was able to participate in a high school band concert. He is feeling stronger and is still very determined to fight his battle with cancer. Continue to pray for him and his family.

Bethel Baptist Church will be having revival Sunday through Wednesday. Rev. Larry Blades will be the revival preacher and music by Tero Family Ministries. Sunday’s worship services will begin at 11:00 and 5:00. Monday through Wednesday, the services will begin at 6:30. You are invited to join them.

The 205th Engineering Battalion will be coming home soon. Be sure to thank those who have served and the families who have adapted to living without their loved one(s) for a year.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Barrier-Free Love” – http://odb.org/

Values – Generosity – “Oprah, Elvis, and Patrick Swayze” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1482-Oprah-Elvis-and-Patrick-Swayze

When you read this, you will find the process that helped me, Gamma-knife surgery. I continue to thank God for this awesome procedure that gave me my life back. I want to remind everyone to get a second opinion and not be stopped by lack of knowledge of one doctor.

Hymn of the Day – “The Love of God” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/loveofgo.htm

Remember the Third Thursday Meeting at the cabin tonight. This is my mini-revival ever month. Join us at 6:30.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“At daybreak, LORD, You hear my voice;

at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly.”

~Psalm 5:3~

Susan Rimes has more kidney stones. Pray for Susan as she tries several different methods to get rid of the stones.

Pray for Jessica Garner and her family, especially her four children.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

The Panter family was serving in Roseland when we moved to Kentwood. This story takes on a new meaning when I realize it involves a family I know.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=41276

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “I’m Invisible” – http://odb.org/

Values – Appreciation – “We are Family” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1490-We-Are-Family

Hymn of the Day – “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justaclo.htm

Enjoy this beautiful day the Lord has made for us. Be sure to thank Him.

Anna Lee