Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Thursday

“Come, let us return to the LORD.

He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us;

he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.

After two days he will revive us;

on the third day he will restore us,

that we may live in his presence.

~Hosea 6:1-2~

 

Please continue to pray for Mansell Stinson.  He has had complications following surgery and is still hospitalized.

Fantastic news!  Johnny Belgard learned yesterday that he is well well enough to plan to go home Monday.  Johnny and Susan will be thrilled to be home after four and a half months of hospital time.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 5:13-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America/Disaster Relief 

http://www.namb.net/nambblog1.aspx?id=12884962659&blogid=8589939695

Samaritan’s Purse/Louisiana Flooding Response

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/latx-flooding/?utm_source=Ggl&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=m_YGLT-B16V_GGLSP-TX-LAFloods

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Due to the holiday, there will be no Friday morning Bible study this week.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

One thing I ask from the LORD,

this only do I seek:

that I may dwell in the house of the LORD

all the days of my life,

to gaze on the beauty of the LORD

and to seek him in his temple.

~Psalm 27:4~

 

 

Pray for Koltyn Gafford who is hospitalized for some new testing.  Pray for his family.  They already have a heavy burden.

Kitty Bennett Lapeyrolerie, daughter of Harold and Elaine Bennett, is hospitalized in Baton Rouge for what seems to be complications of fluid buildup and pneumonia.   As you pray for her, pray for her husband, sons, and their families.

A number of Americans were in Brussells when explosions rocked the city yesterday.  Some of them are telling amazing stories.  Rhonda and Allan McGehee were sitting on a plan waiting to get off.  They are safe with their daughter and her family now.  Thank God for protecting many people.  Pray for those who were injured and the families of all who were injured.  The people who were there had life-changing experiences!

 

Russell “Smiley” Rand, Jr.

Born: August 26, 1995
Died: March 20, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3636557&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – 1 John 4:18-21

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Offering

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Let’s “Tell the Story” today.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday Addition

I’m back for part two….

 

 

Mrs. Estelle Raborn and Mr. John Phillips are both doing better now.  There are both still hospitalized at North Oaks, but the day of going home are getting closer.

Mrs. Judi Grimes Correnti is at her daughter’s home in Independence.  Please pray for this family as they are facing some difficult days.

 

Pray for the victims to the recent floods in our area.  There are lots of ways you can help.  I trust each of you/your churches are showing God’s love through this wonderful opportunity we have right here.

Pray for the world situation today.  We need to keep our political leaders on our prayer lists on days like today in Brussels and on all the other days too!  As we pray for them, let’s also pray for our religious leaders. There are so many lost who still need the Savior!

 

Devotional, Scripture, a Quote, and a Song

 

Have a great evening.  I’ll ‘see” you again it the morning, if it is the Lord’s will.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Keep my decrees and follow them.

I am the LORD, who makes you holy.

~Leviticus 20:8~

 

Mrs. Wilma Welch called to request prayer for her niece.  Betty Landenbach (67) of Hattisburg is hospilalized at the University of Alabama with leuchemia. Her husband is there with her.

 

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

  • This morning at 11:00
  • The Cafe (side room)
  • Honoring birthday ladies
  • All area ladies are encouraged to attend

 

Scripture Writing – I John 4:13-17

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Missions Story –

 

I’m stopping now, but will be back later.

Anna Lee

Monday

So then, brothers and sisters,

stand firm and hold fast to the teachings

we passed on to you,

whether by word of mouth or by letter.

~2 Thessalonians 2:15~

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. Burnell Simpson.

Gwenette Kent Dixon’s little great grand-baby is now almost 7 weeks old.  Her heart is not seeming to improve even after surgery.  Pray for Baby Emma‘s improvement.

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 43:1-7

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Sunday

So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm

and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you,

whether by word of mouth or by letter

 

Mr. John Phillips will be at North Oaks for a few more days.  Keep praying for him.

 

Jason attended the funeral for his friend Bobby Black yesterday.  David and I would love to tell you a little about Bobby and his awesome life.  His service yesterday reflected the awesome witness Bobby was and was held in a packed mega-church.  Bobby accomplished much in his 43 years and impacted so many lives!

David and I attended the wake for Mrs. Willene Howell yesterday.  Her life was simple and focused on God and family.  She impacted her family and friends with her love and the sweet love she had for her Jesus.  She join her husband in Heaven just a few short days after his arrival there.

 

Tonight at 7 P.M. on Fox News, a program, “Passion”, will be broadcast live from New Orleans.  The ads show a modern day interpretation of some of the life of Jesus.  It could possibly be instrumental in the lives of many people.  I’m going to give it some of my time.  You may want to check it our too.

 

Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and pastor’s home have made more progress in recovery from the 2016 flood.  Give them some support with time, money, meals, etc.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 61:1-5

Waylon Bailey’s Blog – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer’s Blog – thomrainer.com

Annie Armstrong North American Missions

GenSend – An All-Consuming Story

http://www.namb.net/nambblog1.aspx?id=12884962346&blogid=8589939695&__hstc=175191805.55c269b96fe7602f539793aa89602f52.1456845514122.14583784130

 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Today – Planning meeting for Ladies’ Night – 3:30 in my classroom
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at the Cafe at 11:00
  • Friday – No Bible study because of the holiday

 

Thank-you for praying “Thy Will be Done” today.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

I have no greater joy

than to hear that my children

are walking in the truth.

Jimmy Alford had his ablation at Ochsner, New Orleans yesterday.  The doctor said all went well.  Amazingly, Jimmy was able to go home last night.  Please continue to pray for him as he recovers from this procedure and as he continues his battle.
Johnny Belgard is so much better.  He is in the transplant step-down unit at Ochsner.  After four months of hospitalization, he seems to be better.  We visited Johnny. Susan, and Josh Belgard yesterday.  It was good to see all the smiles and hear good reports.  Please continue to pray for Johnny’s continued improvement.
Bobby Black (43)  (Jason’s friend from Camp Ridgecrest, Ashville, NC)
1972-2016
Howell Family – Pray for the Howell family as they have funeral services for their mother today.  They did the same for their dad Monday.  Pray for the family as they deal with this double loss.
Disaster Relief Efforts are going on in our “backyard”.  Call Bro. Stan’s office to get plugged in.
The Friday morning Bible study will not meet this week due to the Easter holidays.  The following week, we will begin John 4.  Let me know if you need a study guide.
Annie Armstrong mission offering for North America 
Scripture Writing – I Peter 1: 3-9
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
Let us pray saying “Thy will be done”.
Anna Lee

Friday

“Everything exposed by the light is made clear,

for what makes everything clear is light.”

~Ephesians 5:13-14a, HCSB~

 

Please pray for Majel Dean’s sister, Sylvia Walker.  She has been diagnosed with lymphoma and is at MD Anderson in Houston for evaluation and treatment.  She has a little more testing to be done, but will begin 21 days of chemo on the 28th.  Please join Majel and other family members as they pray.

Buddy Morris came home yesterday afternoon.  Pray for continued improvement for him. Thank God for allowing Buddy’s problems to be quickly identified and treated.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson’s brother and brother-in-law.  They both are experiencing serious health issues.

Mr. John Phillips is hospitalized at North Oaks.

Please pray for David’s oldest brother, Jimmy Alford, as he has a liver ablation at Ochsner, New Orleans today.  Jimmy and all the rest of the family will appreciate your prayers.

Mrs. Willene Howel passed away Wednesday.  Her husband, Mr. Paul, was buried Monday. Pray for all the children and grandchildren who have lost both parents/grandparents in one week.

Mary Willene Howell

Born: January 31, 1933
Died: March 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3632493&fh_id=10545

Scripture Writing – Romans 5:6-11

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong -> North American Missions

http://anniearmstrong.com/waterfront-church-aims-to-be-a-fort-in-the-nations-capital/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Third Thursday –  A little rain, or a lot of rain, does not prevent us from having a great night at the cabin or having someone there for the first time!

Easter Sunrise Services

  • Inspiration Park – 7 A.M. with biscuits and coffee served before it begins.
  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church – 7 A.M. with coffee and monkey bread served after the service.

FBC, Kentwood will have two services Easter, 8:15 and 10:30 A.M.

 

Planning Meeting for next Ladies’ Night – Sunday at 3:30 in my classroom.  Come get in on the planning for our April meeting.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – 11 AM March 22 at The Cafe

The Friday Morning Bible Study will begin John 4 this week.  If you want a study guide, please let me know.

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.  God bless you!

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

“For the Son of Man

has come to seek and to save the lost.”

~Luke 19:10, HCSB~

 

Johnny Belgard of Chesbrough has been in Ochsner for more than three months.  He made some forward progress in the last few days.  Please keep praying for Johnny, Susan, and other members as they continue this long hospitalization.

Penny David Doss, formerly of Amite, had surgery early this week and is doing well.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Olivia Widas did well with surgery yesterday.  Pray for a good extended recovery time.

Buddy Morris has an infection and is being treated with antibiotics.  Pray the needed one is identified so he can be restored to good health.

Mansell Stinson will be having his recent foot surgery repeated.  Pray it works better this time.  As you pray, please plan a way to provide some encouragement to Mansell. This has been going on for a long time.

Mrs. Willene Howell passed away yesterday afternoon, just six days after her husband passed away.  Thank God for two wonderful lives, tons of shared love, a large family of children who knew they were blessed, and the Christian influence they had for many years.  Her funeral will be Saturday.

 

Scripture Writing – Romans 5:1-5

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Offering for North American Missions 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

CORRECTION – Inspiration Park will serve biscuits and coffee BEFORE the 7 A.M. sunrise service.

Tonight at 6:30 P.M. – Third Thursday at the Cabin

This morning at 10:00 A.M. – Ladies’ Bible Study of John

Early Service at FBC, Kentwood – 8:15 A.M/

 

May you “Live for Jesus” today!

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

For God, who said,

“Let light shine out of darkness,”

made his light shine in our hearts

to give us the light

of the knowledge of God’s glory

displayed in the face of Christ.

~2 Corinthians 4:6~

 

 

Please pray for Estelle Raborn who is in room 4001 at North Oaks.  (She’s listed as Mary Raborn at the hospital.)  Estelle is Yvonne Birch’s sister-in-law.  As you pray for Estelle, please pray for her family.

Please pray for Olivia, daugher of Clay and Blair Widas.  She is having surgery today.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated by the family.

Our friend Gwenette Dixon has an eight week old great-granddaughter, Emma, who has been hospitalized since birth.  She has been very seriously ill.  Today, Emma, is having another surgery.  She also has other problems that require time to heal.  Please add this baby and her family to your prayers.  Emma is hospitalized in Nashville.

 

Scripture Writing – Galatians 6:7-10

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

http://anniearmstrong.com/creativity-meets-church-planting-challenges-in-montreal/

Third Thursday at the Cabin 

  • Tomorrow at 6:30 P.M.
  • Come and be blessed.

 

Easter Sunrise Services

  • Pine Ridge @ 7:00
  • Inspiration Part @ 7:00  (Biscuits and coffee at 8:30)

 

 

We don’t know what this day holds for us, but we know who loves us!

Anna Lee