Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Wednesday

 Be on your guard;

stand firm in the faith;

be courageous;

be strong.

~I Corinthians 16:13~

 

Pray for Landon and Alisha Estay and their families.  Their unborn son passed away and joined his sister in heaven.

Please continue to pray for Wanda Smith’s dad.  There were complications during and following surgery.  Wanda said the family would appreciate your continued prayers.

Sherman Cutrer had some much needed surgery yesterday that has made a tremendous difference for him.  He is off the vent, talking, and expected to sit up and possibly walk some today.  Please continue to pray.

Chris Primes, the speaker for tomorrow’s Ladies’ Night, regretfully called to report he fell at home and broke some ribs.  He’s in much pain and has been told to expect that for four weeks before he will have relief.  Chris asked to be invited again when he is healthier.

Mrs. Sis Cox of Greensburg had surgery at Ochsner yesterday.  She came through the surgery well.  Pray for her as she recovers from surgery.

Justin Lambert had a problem yesterday that was a big concern.  Hopefully, that situation is cleared up.  Prayers are needed for Justin and for his family.

Mr. John Alan Blackwell continues to undergo tests at North Oaks.  He and his family will be appreciative of your prayers as the medical staff checks him out well.

John E. Binder

Born: October 15, 1963
Died: June 20, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3754158

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Colossians 1:9-14

Scripture, Devotional, and a Song

 

There will be a waterslide at the church tonight From 5-7  for the children.

Children in Action (Grades 1-5) and Mission Friends (Preschool ages) will begin Wednesday of next week.  They will meet from 6-7 each Wednesday in the L-wing.  Come and be a part of something new!

Ladies’ Night will be Thursday beginning at 6:15.  This is for all ladies and girls.  Bring a friend to share the night with you.

Friday Morning Bible Study – 10 A.M; John 7

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – Tuesday at The Cafe at 11:00

Operation Christmas Child (Shoeboxes) – Be a part of this awesome project!  Help us help 325 boys and girls have a special holiday season and hopefully meet Jesus because of the literature Samaritan’s Purse will add to the items we pack.  Check out the needs listed on on of the Christmas wreaths at the church.

 

Take time periodically today to pray for these needs and activities.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth

and do not need a thing.’

But you do not realize t

hat you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.

~ Revelation 3:17~

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillon and David.  Both of them are having continuing eye issues.

Justin Lambert is having some problems that present difficult choices.  Please pray for the family and for the medical staff caring for him.

 

Two more VBSs in our area this week – Kedron and  East Fork

Scripture Writing – Ephesians 1:3-7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

You may have seen a large church choir on Fox News yesterday morning.  Here’s the Baptist Press story about that.

Bellevue sings of ‘King’ on Fox, Carnegie Hall

http://www.bpnews.net/47084/bellevue-sings-of-king-on-fox-carnegie-hall

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Learning to Love” – http://odb.org/2016/06/21/learning-to-love-2/
  • Follow the way of love.                                                                                                                                    ~1 Corinthians 14:1~                                                                                                                                 Love comes from God.                                                                                                                         Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.                                                                                                                                                       ~1 John 4:7~
  • “Love is the Theme”

 

“Love is the Theme” of Jesus’ life and should tell the story of our lives each day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday Evening

I have some prayer requests that I want to share tonight.

 

Mr. John Alan Blackwell had an accident today and is in North Oaks for observation.

Sherman Curter required another surgery today.  Surgery is over, but he stilll has need for prayers.

Rodney Pritchett, my childhood neighbor, passed away.

Rodney E. “Bubba” Pritchett

Born: March 21, 1950
Died: June 19, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3753458&fh_id=10545

Faye Elizabeth Winborn Graham

Born: March 23, 1930
Died: June 19, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3753202

Ronald “Ronnie” Jeffery Jones

Born: April 26, 1960
Died: June 17, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3752956

Monday

“The LORD brings death and makes alive;

he brings down to the grave and raises up.  

The LORD sends poverty and wealth;

he humbles and he exalts.

~1 Samuel 2:6-7~

God gives us  a “buffet” in life.  He does the timing for each choice.

As you continue to pray for Wanda Smith and her shingles, pray for her parents too. Wanda’s dad will have a valve replacement today in a Slidell hospital.

Pray for Kenneth Birch and his continuing back problem.  His doctor is investigating the possibility of a SCS, a stimulator to be put in the back to help with the pain.

Pray for Mrs. Sissy Cox of Greensburg as she has cancer surgery tomorrow at Ochsner in New Orleans.  She is Mrs. Velma Anthony’s sister.

There is good news onJustin Lambert.  He has been moved to an cooler hospital room which seems to have improved his condition.  Thank God for that small step of improvement.  Pray for his family and for the medical staff taking care of him as you pray for Justin.

There’s a number of church/community members who are having health issues/other needs.  Do what you can and what you do best for them.

Scripture Writing – Micah 7:18-19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Kids of Mission will begin at FBC, Kentwood with a waterslide event at the church from 5 – 7 Wednesday.  Please get your children and grandchildren signed up by turning in the form given at VBS and on the bulletin yesterday or by called the church office (229-8111). Thanks!  Volunteer workers can call the office or talk with me.  There will be a meeting in the L-wing Sunday night at 6:00 for those who want to help.  Weekly meetings of Kids on Missions will begin Wednesday, June 29th.

Operation Christmas Child – This is the time to get involved in the collection of items for the shoeboxes.  Get some cards from the wreaths at the church.  After making your purchases, you can leave your bags in my Sunday School classroom.

Ladies’ Night this month will be a patriotic celebration!  I am so thrilled to tell you we will have both a fantastic speaker and a soloist.  This is surely something you will want to be a part of.  It begins at 6:15 Thursday in the fellowship hall.  Feel free to wear your red, white, and blue.  Visitors are welcome to join us.

Friday morning Bible study will focus on John 7 this week.

The monthly “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be on Tuesday, June 28th.  Ladies being honored because of June birthdays are Bettye Fussell, Sandra Arnold, Alcyon Hayden, and Barbara Hutchinson.

 

I know of three churches that will host VBS this week – Greensburg, Montpelier, and Osyka.  I also am aware to two churches taking their youth to camp – New Zion and Spring Creek.  Thank God for those giving of their time to help the children and youth.  Pray a hedge of protection around each one involved in these wonderful events.

 

Thank God for the rain and the beautiful rainbow many of you witnessed yesterday.

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

Then Peter said,

“Silver or gold I do not have,

but what I do have I give you.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,

walk.”

~ Acts 3:6 ~

 

Justin Lambert and his family continue to need our prayers.

Also, please remember Sherman Cutrer and his family.

David had another very eventful day.  We went to see the retina specialist for a post-op visit.  The last surgeries had been on the left eye, but it was the right eye that required the laser surgery.  God led us though the whole process and is guiding us in the medication schedule for each eye.  Keep praying.

Bro. Gary and Marcia Weiborg’s daughter-in-law’s dad got sick on a cruise, was airlifted to land, and passed away during surgery.  Please pray for Tiffany Weiborg and her family in the loss of her dad, Jon Marquette.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 86:3-5
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Please share this invitation to Ladies’ Night.  We will have a very touching and heartwarming  time together Thursday Night at 6:15 at FBC, Kentwood.  We want to share this night with members of our church and others.  Please contact me for more information.

Anna Lee

Friday

There will be no Friday Morning Bible Study today. 

 

Honor the LORD with your wealth,

with the first-fruits of all your crops.

~Proverbs 3:9~

 

David Bryant had some surgery at Ochsner and has now been transferred closer to his parents, David and Brenda.  He is better, but please keep praying.

Justin Lambert has also shown improvement.  Many prayers are still needed for him.

David‘s surgery yesterday went well, as far as we know.  Two surgeries two days apart has been hard.  With the Lord’s strength and promises and a wonderful Christian doctor David is “hanging in there” despite a difficult night.  We have an appointment with the surgeon today.  He will remove the bandage from the eye and evaluate the surgery results.  Prayer will be appreciated.

James “Jimmy” Lloyd Meadows, Jr.

Born: April 02, 1941
Died: June 15, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3749649&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing 

Daily Devotionals

 

I think I may have made a mistake in a date…The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party is the 4th Tuesday and will meet June 28th.  

Anna Lee

Wednesday Evening

There will be no Third Thursday Meeting this month.  David will have another eye surgery tomorrow.  We will meet next month on the Third Thursday.

 

“Cast your bread upon the waters,

for you will find it after many days.”

~Ecclesiastes 11:1 RSV~

 

Jeana Russell Lee-Newman’s doctor suggested she NOT have surgery this week because it would be too dangerous to her life.  Pray for future decisions that will be made.

Jerry Doughty has just returned from M.D. Anderson with a good report.  Thank God for that good report.

Jane Wickham came home from knee surgery.  It seems to have gone smoothly this time.  Pray for Jane as she recovers.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon continues to improve.  Thank you for all your prayers for her.

Ora Lee Wilson’s brother had a successful surgery today.  Pray for him as other issues are addressed.

Carol McDaniel Russell, formerly of Russelltown, has West Nile Virus.  She has been very sick for a couple weeks and faces at least that much more time of sickness.  Your prayers for her are warmly appreciated.

Please continue to pray for David and me as the retina specialist works on David’s eye tomorrow.  Pray he can successfully remove the cataract.

Bro. Tommy Smith of FBC, Greensburg will be conduction the funeral service for his grandmother in Florida tomorrow.  I know he will appreciate your prayer support.

 

Thank you to all who prepared and/or served food for the family of Mrs. Hazel Smith yesterday.  I know the family was thrilled by your service for then in honor of their mother/grandmother/sister/etc.

 

Scripture Writing – 2 Corinthians 2:9-11

Devotional, Scripture, Thought, and a Song

Please continue to pray for the many area churches having VBS this week.  Pray that young, tender hearts will be touched in each VBS.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday Evening

We’re just getting in after complications and equipment malfunction during the second cataract surgery.  David will see a retina specialist in the morning and will have more eye surgery.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

I will probably next post late tomorrow or even Thursday.

Monday

 

Remember the former things, those of long ago;

I am God, and there is no other;

I am God, and there is none like me.

~Isaiah 46:9~

 

The Ordination of Wendell Rhodus into the Gospel Ministry last night was probably the most special ordination I have ever attended .  Wendall has overcome so much to get to where he is now.  God had and has plans for Wendell’s life.  Pray for Him as he continues this ministry.

 

 

Please pray for Mrs. Sis Cox of Greensburg.  She will be having surgery at Ochsner  in New Orleans on the 21st.  She is a sister to Mrs. Velma Anthony and a precious lady.

Please pray extra prayers for Jeana Lee-Newman today has she has a very serious surgery.  She is the daughter of Ricky and Brenda Russell of Chrsbrough.

Pray for Jane Wickham as she has another knee surgery today.  Pray her new knee will be the solution she has been searching for.

Pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillon as she sees her eye doctor tomorrow.  Pray she gets a good report on the last procedure she had.

Pray for Mrs. Grace Chadwick of Roseland who is in the hospital again.

Justin Lamber continues to have ups and downs following the motorcycle last week.  Pray for him and his family, please.

Thank you for your prayers for Ruthie Dykes.  She improved enough to be released from the hospital.  Pray for continued improvement.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Matthew 5:23-24

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Third Thursday meeting at the cabin this week!  We begin at 6:30 and welcome each of you to join us.  James Rimes and others will be singing for us.  Come be blessed.

 

Pray for our neighborhoods, our state, our country, and our world !  There are many people who need to know the Lord.  Are we helping as God would want us to do?

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday

Remember the wonders he has done,

his miracles,

and the judgments he pronounced,

~1 Chronicles 16:12~

 

Please pray for a former resident of this area, Carol McDaniel Russell of Russelltown, east of Arcola.  Her sister, Stella, requests prayer for Carol who now lives in the Texas panhandle.

Chris Lambert continues to show “recognition” of family members.  Keep praying for him.

Ruthie Dykes is still improving with lots of antibiotics at Hood Memorial.  Keep praying for her.

The Montpelier Baptist Church mission team is home.  I’m thankful they gave of their time and of their hearts.  They will never fully know the impact they made on lives this week.  May God multiply their efforts and prepare their hearts to go serve again.

 

Scripture Writing – Ephesians 4:31-32

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

This week we host the “Third Thursday” gathering at the cabin at 6:30 P.M.

Make this Lord’s Day count for Him!

Anna Lee