Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Tuesday

‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you;

 the LORD make his face shine on you

and be gracious to you;

the LORD turn his face toward you

and give you peace.” ’

~Numbers 6:24-26~

 

That is a very appropriate verse considering all the people of Louisiana have been though in the last five days.  Some had were helping other.  Some were on the receiving side.  Pray for people as the long clean-up process continues.  Thank God for people who leave their home to take care of others.

 

 

Renee Deck Terrell has a new battery in her pacemaker and is back home.  Thank you for praying for her.

 

Scripture Writing – Galatians 6:1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

                                                              ~Psalm 146:8~

 

Don’t forget that about “Young at Heart” at New Zion this morning at 10:30.  Catherine Martin will be the entertainment,

The ladies Bible Study group will meet Thursday at 10:00.

Third Thursday gathering at the cabin begins at 6:30.

Those who are interested in helping to plan the next Ladies’ Night are invited to come to my classroom Sunday afternoon.  Some of you may be interested in marking your calendar for April 28th.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 

“Bragging on Jesus” – http://anniearmstrong.com/bragging-on-jesus/

Many people in our area are discouraged for various reasons.  Be an encourager?

Anna Lee

Monday

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“I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise,

and have been saved from my enemies.

~2 Samuel 22:4~

 

Pray for Rene Deck Terrell as she has the batteries replaced in her pacemaker at 7:00 this morning.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough will be leaving Kentwood Rehab today and moving into Kentwood Manor to see how she likes that.  Pray that both “Miss” Catherine and her family are pleased with this new living arrangements.  The family member I spoke with encourages us to visit her there.

Please pray for Judy Correnti who has pneumonia and on hospice.  Please also pray for the family.  Thank-you.

Death – Billy Hurst

Sorry to report another great loss of only sons  in the Hurst/Simmons families.  The Shady Hurst family lost Johnny, the Jules Hurst family recently lost Sonny and now the Bill Simmons family of Anne Simmons Hurst has lost Billy Saturdaynight.  The funeral for Billy will be Tuesday.  It is very sad for all of us but thanks be to our Savior, they are now with the Lord.  Pray for us who remain on earth. Thanks, Anne Hurst

Area Churches

  • Mt. Nebo Baptist Church had an outdoor worship service yesterday.  Work has already been done in the church to clean up the wet carpet.  The church will be needing help as they repair the damage from the flood.
  • New Zion Baptist Church will have “Young at Heart” for seniors in our community.  They meet at 10:30 Tuesday with Catherine Martin entertaining.
  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will NOT have their monthly breakfast.  Instead the church will host a sunrise service followed by a simplified breakfast and church service.  You are invited to join them Easter and then again for the monthly breakfasts that benefit someone from the community with a need.
  • Inspiration Park will also host a sunrise service.  They will begin with coffee and biscuits at 6:30 A.M.

 

 

Scripture Writing – Galatians 5:13-15

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Annie Armstrong Offering for  North America Missions

Learn the basic facts – http://anniearmstrong.com/annie-armstrong-easter-offering-faq/

 

ark your Calendar for Thursday

  • 10:00 A.M. – Ladies’ Bible Study
  • 6:30 P.M. – Third Thursday at the Cabin

 

“Count Your Blessings” today!

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

James Rimes asks that you pray for Buddy Waller, James’ cousin.

Joey and Rory Feek – http://thislifeilive.com/dust-to-dust/

The Baptist Disaster Relief meeting is at FBC, Franklinton at 3:00 this afternoon.  Each church needs to have some representation there.  A disaster relief team will be working to make damage assessments in our area through Wednesday. If you, or someone you know, has problems from the flooding, call the church office, 229-8111, and give a name, number, and address.  The team will take it from there.

Saturday Evening

Larry Watts

Born: March 30, 1936
Died: March 11, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3626919&fh_id=10545

The heavy rain/flood has done much damage throughout our area.  Countless volunteers have been working since before the heavy rain got her and are still working.  Churches and other organizations are helping.  The area Baptist Churches will be meeting tomorrow at 3:00 at the missions office in Franklinton to organize plans for helping.  You are welcome to attend the meeting a participate in some of the work that is to follow.

Two churches of the many churches that had heavy damage are Mt. Nebo east of Roseland and Stateline Baptist Church in Washington Parish .  Mt. Nebo did not have flood insurance.   FBC, Kentwood had water in the basement area and the Lighthouse.  Work has already been done to improve the situation there.  Sunday School classes will probably be relocated in the morning.  Also, the AC has been used to help dry out water, so be prepared for it to be cooler than usual in the sanctuary.

Please pray for Mt. Nebo and Stateline churches and all the others that I do not about yet. Be available to do what you can to help them and for all the individual families throughout our area that were flooded 

Thank God for all those who stepped up/in to help beginning with the first drops and continuing as long as needed.  Thank God that for safety of thousands of people over the last few days.

Saturday

 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High

    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

 I will say of the Lord,

“He is my refuge and my fortress,

    my God, in whom I trust.”

3Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare

    and from the deadly pestilence.

4 He will cover you with his feathers,

    and under his wings you will find refuge;

    his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

       ~Psalm 91:1-4~

 

Mr. Larry Watts passed away.  Please continue to pray for his family, friends, and co-workers.

Scripture Writing – Psalm 91:5-8
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – 

Zack and Autumn Randles

http://anniearmstrong.com/randles/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

 

Several churches were damaged by flood waters.   If you are able, you might want to volunteer to help them prepare for tomorrow’s services.  You can contact Bro. Stan Statham to find where your services will be most needed.  You can contact Bro. Stan on Facebook – BaptistAssociations Southeast Louisiana.

The Friday morning Bible Study will meet Thursday next week.  

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour tonight.

Anna Lee

Friday

Out of his fullness we have all received grace

in place of grace already given.

Brenda Russell asks for prayers for her daughter, Jeana, of Chesbrough.  Jeana is in North Oaks and is facing additional surgery.

Please pray for David’s brother, Jimmy, who will be having a liver ablation at Ochsner, New Orleans Friday.

Bro. Joey and Karen have a new granddaughter, Quinn.  Thank God for this new life.

Steve Gully’s dad passed away yesterday.  Please pray for the Gully family.

 

Pray for all the people in our area and in other areas that have high water.  May each person be safe.  I’m going to turn the computer off for a while because of the weather.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 91:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Annie Armstrong Missionaries –

Josh and Amy Carter – http://anniearmstrong.com/carter/

KOM Pray (Kids on Mission Pray) – http://kidsonmission.org/pray.aspx

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

There will be NO BIBLE STUDY this morning.  Ladies, stay home and be safe.

Be sure to pray for all those who have to get out in this weather, those who have water damage, and those who are out of their homes this morning because of the rain.

 

 

“Thy will be done!”

Anna Lee

Thursday

I tried for hours early this morning to post today, but the weather kept my satellite from working.

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you
with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people,
to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—
that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more
than all we ask or imagine,
according to his power that is at work within us,
to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus
throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.  
~ Ephesians:16-21 ~

 

Please pray for Andy, Betty Taylor and for their son Tommy Mapes.  They all seem to have health issues not.  I know they will appreciate your prayers.

Pray for the  late Rev. Laurence Randall’s wife, Inez, as she is hospitalized with possible heart issues.  Pray for her family as they care for her.

Ira Cleveland is home and sends his appreciation for all who prayed for him in recent days.

Susan Rimes had another nerve blocked yesterday.  Let’s pray this will be effective.

Gerald Miller of Mt. Hermon, brother-in-law of the late Mr. James Miller, continues to be at home at Mt. Hermon recovering from a stroke.

Pray for Sonny McLain of New Zion.  He fell from a deer stand and broke a foot.  The healing process has been complicated.

Ella “Aline” Russell Young

Born: August 22, 1929
Died: March 09, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3623049&fh_id=10545

 

Remember the time change Saturday night.  You may want to go to be an hour earlier to you won’t be late for church activities.

 

Scripture Writing – Psalm 91:1-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer for North American Missions

Manny and Jennifer Sanchez

Catalyst Church
San Diego, California

http://anniearmstrong.com/sanchez/

Are you noticing all the beautiful, young families that are featured this year?  Thank God for their work and them answering the call to missions.  Let’s support these and other families who minister in God’s name.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

The Friday Morning Bible study will be completing John 3 this week.  We meet at 10:00 A.M.

 

Stay dry and safe today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

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 19:12~

 

Koltyn Gafford has been slowly improving in many ways since his accident.  Yesterday, a doctor determined that his right eye, that had been the weaker one, is now the stronger eye.  Thank God for those who continue to work with him on a regular basis, especially his mother.  Thank God for all the “small steps” Koltyn has made.

The bad weather is headed this way again.  Pray for those in its path today.

There are always a number of people undergoing tests of various natures.  I’ll not list names, be please be aware of some of these people and offer to help in whatever way you can.  Helping people in their time of need is a great and meaningful ministry.

 

Scripture Writing – Philippians 3:12-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

http://anniearmstrong.com/rice/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Bible Study

  • Friday morning at 10
  • Second half of John 3

 

We’ve heard a lot about using our right to vote lately.  Even greater than that, is our privilege to pray.  Let’s not waste it.

Anna Lee