Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Thursday Addition

Thankfully, the doctors did not need to do surgery on Margaret Oliver last night.  They are trying to treat her with medication.  Please continue to pray for her.

Juanita Booty has been hospitalized again.  She needs our continued prayers.

Ora Lee Wilson is doing fine after the implant of her new pacemaker.  Ora Lee will go to McComb on the 15th for a biopsy of her salivary gland.  On the other hand, Robert  Wilson is dealing with a nasty sinus/cold-like problem.

 

Thursday

Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel.

Since the first day that you set your mind

to gain understanding

and to humble yourself before your God,

your words were heard,

and I have come in response to them.

~Daniel 10:12~

 

Pray for “Sis” Oliver.  She had emergency surgery at OLOL last night.

Ann Trappey had come complications to arise from a biopsy.  Pray she can get the attention she needs to correct the problem.

I’m much better today.  I’m hoping for no sling and no pain medication.  Thank-you for your concern for me.

 

Read the Bible in 2017 – Joshua 22-24, psalm 69, and video “The Covenants” which can be located at jointhebibleproject.com.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions – 

JACOB & JESSICA DAHL

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/missionaries/jacob-jessica-dahl

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Videos you may want to watch – https://www.imb.org/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=44192138&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8gAQNVMYqFOYfP8g6nCaNjZoH6w79zEqZBk7s_AQwjhAKkgsxl0H5A4SFQKlTWDLgVOsXDBG_zf2qooulEKB02ovIP_w&_hsmi=44192138

 

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—

not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.

This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.

~2 Timothy 1:9 (NIV)~

“Saved, Saved, Saved”

 

PAPERBACK Bibles – Thanks to those bringing in Bibles to be given to the inmates of Tangipahoa Parish Jail.    The very Bible you bring may make a difference in a life and an eternity!  We’ll plan to collect for one more week. Then, we start again when needed.

Don’t forget to move your clocks FORWARD Saturday night.

Anna Lee 

 

 

Wednesday Afternoon UPDATED

Margaret “Sis” Oliver is in Greensburg Hospital and has been since Monday morning.  She is expected to be there until the end of the week.  Please add her to your prayer list.  I’m thankful to a mutual friend who let me know.  “Sis” Oliver has been transferred to OLOL in Baton Rouge.

David saw our family practitioner this morning and got another good report.  That’s three doctors since yesterday morning for us.  All three ended with good results.  We are so thankful!

Wednesday

He guides the humble in what is right

and teaches them his way.

~Psalm 25:9~

 

Ora Lee Wilson‘s pacemaker surgery went better than expected.  She’s home!  Let’s thank God for her good report.

Mildred Birch has improved greatly in recovering from her pain pump.  That’s another thanksgiving prayer for us today.

David‘s retina specialist was pleased with David’s progress in maintaining a good eye pressure and good vision.  Thank-you for all your prayers.

Early yesterday morning, I had my own ER visit.  The short version is that after all the testing, I was told I had a strained muscle in my arm.  That is much better than I expected to hear.  I’m wearing my ugly black sling again and am so thankful my problem is minor.

 

Helen Mae Hayden

March 04, 1943 – March 06, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4157772

Inez Randall

September 22, 1925 – March 06, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4157920

Maxine H. Varnado

July 12, 1924 – March 05, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/obituary/4151271

 

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer Focus – KELLY & BRANDI PARRISH

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/missionaries/kelly-brandi-parrish

 

Reading the Bible in 2017 – Joshua 13-21 (Skim) and Psalm 68

Time Change Reminder – This Sunday, we need to move our clocks ahead one hour.  If we fail to do so, we will arrive at our church one hour later than we planned.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Louisiana Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,

who comforts us in all our troubles,

so that we can comfort those in any trouble

with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

~2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)~

“Near to the Heart of God”

 

We’re beginning something new in our Friday Morning Bible Study Class.  Come join us at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.

 

Today is Wednesday, so I’m looking forward to teaching my Children in Action class tonight at 6 P.M.  Have I told you that I love my little ones?

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,

turning a person from the snares of death.

~Proverbs 14:27~

 

Mr. Phillip Harrell is into the third week at the hospital in Greensburg.  “Miss” Annie Bell is at home.  Don, her son-in-law, was with her.  “Miss” Annie Bell and I had a wonderful visit, like old times, while the men talked.  Please pray for these two friends and for their faithful caregivers.

We also had a good visit with Debbie Miller and Jerry Brumfield.  Jerry was dressed for a church service that for a little later.  Oh, how important those services are to those who served in local churches for so many years.

Mildred Birch is also in the hospital there.  She had her pain pump removed and is much better.

According to her grandmother, Morgan Shockley is much better.  She is in need medication for a few more weeks for her heart valve problem.  Please pray for this young lady and her caring family.

 

Reading the Bible – Joshua 9-12 and Psalm 67

I’m so thankful to hear some of you are enjoying this reading plan.  I know I am.  For those of you who haven’t started it, you can begin any day of the year.  That day will be day one.  A year later, you will have completed the plan.  The guide is easy to follow.  I put a tiny checkmark on the paper when I read so it is easy to locate my next reading.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

The associational WMU meeting at Greensburg was very good yesterday.  I know everyone who attended from the various churches was blessed by those speaking and singing.  It is such an encouragement to be a part of something that my mother participated in when I was a child.  I always wanted to go too.  Now, I’m glad I can.

 

Search me, God, and know my heart;

test me and know my anxious thoughts.

See if there is any offensive way in me,

and lead me in the way everlasting.

~Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)~

“He Leadeth Me”

 

Have a wonderful day.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

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 I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

~2 Chronicles 7:14~

 

Morgan Shockley has three more weeks of getting medication to kill infection before they are going to address the heart issue.  Continuing prayers are requeted.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson as she has her pacemaker replaced tomorrow.  Please pray,

Billie Jean Booty has been moved to New Orleans.  Prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Bettye Fussell has had a couple of good days.  Let’s pray today is another good day for her.  Pray for her as she tries to eat even though she has no appetite for food.

Mr. Phillip Harrell is still at the St. Helena Hospital.  Pray for him and his family.

Estelle Raborn is still home.  As you pray for her, please pray for her caregiver, her husband.

 

Read the Bible in 2017 – Joshua 5-8 and Psalm 66

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Yet now God declares us ‘not guilty’ of offending him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in his kindness freely takes away our sins” (Romans 3:24 TLB).

“Trusting Jesus”

 

This is the Week of Prayer for North America (Canada and the United States) and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering –

IMB Prays

  • They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:42 47b NKJV)
  • South Asian Peoples
    Recently, there have been several instances of violence against pastors and churches in southern India. These believers were beaten and sustained injuries. Bibles and other things were burned. Pray for courage and boldness and perseverance.

 

Have a wonderful week of serving the Lord.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

“‘Love the Lord your God

with all your heart, soul, and mind.’

This is the first and greatest commandment.

The second most important is similar: ‘

Love your neighbor as much as you love yourself’”

~Matthew 22:37-39 TLB~

 

I have an update on the Harrells.  Mr. Phillip is still at the hospital in Greensburg,  “Miss” Annie Bell and son-in-law, Don Yarborough, seem to have almost recovered from the flu and the crud.  Phyllis is hoping for the opportunity to attend church today.

 

Destiny Martin is in the Youth Challenge Program and doing well.  If you would like to send her a note of encouragements, this is her address:

Destiny Martin, LAARNG Youth Challenge Program, 201 Louisiana Blvd., Minden, LA 71055

 

 

Week of Prayer for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – Begins today!

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/missionaries/ron-kim-carr

Read the Bible in 201

  • Today, we read Joshua 1-4 and Psalm 65.
  • There is a video on Joshua to watch that can be found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.

Impress them on your children.

Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road,

when you lie down and when you get up.

~Deuteronomy 6: 6-7 (NIV)~

(If you have been reading the daily Scriptures with us,

you have recently read about the commandments God gave us through Moses.)

“The B-I-B-L-E” (Do your children, grandchildren, nieces, and neighbors know this song?)

 

Reminders

  • PAPERBACK Bibles are needed for the prison ministry at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.  You may leave your new or used Bibles in boxes beneath the office or balcony stairwells of FBC, Kentwood.
  • Week of Prayer WMU Meeting – Tomorrow at 10 A.M. Our speaker will be Mary Ellen Logan of Global Maritime.  Come learn about about it.  We will conclude our meeting with a potluck lunch.  See you at FBC, Greensburg.
  • Keep up with the Annie Armstrong donations at FBC, Kentwood by checking the display near the organ in the Sanctuary.
  • We will begin a six week study of a portion of Ezekiel Friday morning at 10.  If you would like a copy of the introductory study guide, please see me today or get me a message via phone, email, or Facebook.

 

I trust you know and honor the reason this day is called “The Lord’s Day”.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

     “And now, behold, the Lord has kept me alive,

as he said, these forty-five years,

ever since the Lord spoke this word to Moses

while Israel wandered in the wilderness;

and now, here I am this day, eighty-five years old. 

As yet I am as strong this day

as I was on the day that Moses sent me;

just as my strength was then,

so now is my strength for war,

both for going out and for coming in. 

Now therefore, give me this mountain

of which the Lord spoke in that day;

for you heard in that day how the Anakim were there,

and that the cities were great and fortified. 

It may be that the Lord will be with me,

and I shall be able to drive them out as the Lord said.”

~Joshua 14:10-12~

 

 

I was told Ken Roberts was hospitalized for a heart transplant, but things didn’t work out.  I know all things happen “In His Time”.  Let’s continue to pray for Ken and his family.

Andy Boone has had some serious infection problems, but hopefully is doing better now.  Keep praying for him and his family.

Kathy Jo Thompson had to have a special surgery to replace a broken stent in her head.  Please continue to pray for this brave young lady.

I have some dates to share.  If I get something incorrect, please call, email me, or facebook me.  I’ll gladly make the corrections.

  •      Ora Lee Wilson – See doctor on 6th and new pacemaker on the 7th
  •      Barbara Hutchinson – Sees orthopedist on the 10th
  •      Phillip Strickland – Surgery on the 13th

 

 

Jessica “Jessi” Nicole Garcia

October 03, 1989 – March 01, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=4149830&fh_id=10545

Shirra Easley – No obituary yet!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible – Deut. 32-34 and Psm. 64 . This completes the first five books of the Bible. If you are not up-to-date on your readings, I pray you will find time to catch up this weekend.

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,

for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

~ Joshua 1:9 (NIV)~

“God Will Take Care of You”

 

Have a wonderful Saturday.  Remember, tomorrow is the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

 

Friday

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.

Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

~Philippians 2:3~

 

Pray for Margie Williams who has pneumonia and some other tests Tuesday.

Joanne Seymour, a former student, had been diagnosed with colon cancer.  Please pray for Joanne.

Please remember Bettye Fussell and her family in your daily prayers.  She is seeing her oncologist in McComb regularly.

 

Thanks for praying for Barbara Hutchinson to find a wheelchair.  She now has two to choose from today and some other equipment options too.

 

There is still no obituary for Shira Easley.  I understand there is family out-of-town they are waiting for.  I will post an obituary when one is available.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2017 – Deut. 30-31 and Psalm 63

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Friday Morning Bible Study is completing John today and beginning the introduction to a brief study of Ezekiel 4-8 at the request of Mrs. Bessie Hayden.  Do you have a request for out next study?

Two Rivers WMU will meet Monday at FBC, Greensburg to learn about the 2017 Annie Armstrong Offering and hear from someone who benefits from that offering in our area.  We will meet Monday at 10:00 and conclude with a potluck meal.  Everyone is invited to attend and bring a friend.  You do not have to be a member of an active WMU to attend.  All you need is a love of missions.

Don’t forget to bring new or used PAPERBACK Bibles to the meeting Monday or to FBC, Kentwood when you have a chance.  There are collection boxes under the stairwell at the office entrance and under the stairwell to the balcony.  They will be donated to inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.

 

“I know that your love will last for all time,

that your faithfulness is as permanent as the sky.”

~Psalm 89:2 TEV~

“Great is Thy Faithfulness”

 

I am so thankful I am able to write TPL to give you some prayer requests as well as a devotional, announcements, etc.  Your prayers are very much appreciated!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Thursday

For the grace of God has appeared

that offers salvation to all people.

~Titus 2:11~

Peggy Luce, wife of Rev. David Luce, is now cancer free.  After she heals from surgery, she will begin radiation.  She taught school at Oak Forest when he was a pastor west of Amite.

Betty Fussell is able to travel for medical treatment and tests and then return to her home. Pray for her, her family, and her friends.

Mary Frances Graham, sister of Jimmy Tolar, will be having surgery tomorrow in Houston.  Join with her family in praying.

 

Shira Easley, a friend to many, passed away Tuesday afternoon.  Thanks to those who gave me the message.  I was waiting for an obituary before posting, but have been informed that there will be a delay in getting the family together to make funeral plans.  She loved her Lord and served Him in many ways including missions and disaster relief where she was a chaplain.

 

Read the Bible Today – Deuteronomy 24-29 and Psalm 61-62.  My guide included readings on February 29, so I had to double up today.

 

Site you many want to check out:

 

But he knows the way that I take;

when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

My feet have closely followed his steps;

I have kept to his way without turning aside.

~Job 23:10-11 (NIV)~

I have been blessed to have know many Christians whose lives preached this message!

“Trusting Jesus, That is All”

 

Did you locate some PAPERBACK Bibles for us to give to the inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail?  Bring them to a box beneath the stairs at the office entrance or beneath the stairs to the balcony.  This is a good ministry and one we can all participate in.  We can us new or used Bibles, complete Bibles or New Testaments.  They must be PAPERBACKS to be accepted by the jail.

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Completing John this week and receiving study guide for the book of Ezekiel.  We plan to study chapters 4-8.  Mrs. Bessie Hayden requested we do this study.

Monday – Associational WMU meeting at FBC, Greensburg at 10 A.M.  Come to learn about North American Missions and the Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer which is next week.  Everyone is invited to join us.

 

Get ready to learn about mission work in North America.  I think we can all agree that we need to be a stronger Christian nation.

Anna Lee