Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Saturday

“Please remember what you told your servant Moses:

‘If you are unfaithful to me,

I will scatter you among the nations.

But if you return to me

and obey my commands

and live by them …

I will bring you back to the place I have chosen

for my name to be honored.’”

~Nehemiah 1:8-9 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

Please continue to pray for Buddy Harrison.

Chinero’s dad was to have had a trach and a feeding tube put in last night.  He will be having surgery Sunday to reset two jaw breaks.  Then, his mouth will be wired in place for about six weeks.  Keep Mr. Harrison, his family, and especially his caregivers in your prayers.

Pray for Mrs. Barbara Hurchinson as she begins another day of physical therapy and hopefully enjoys a little more pain relief each day.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 9-10

Baptist Press

Waylon Bailey

Thom S. Rainer

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Becoming Invisible” 
  • There is a time for everything,                                                                                                               and a season for every activity under the heavens.                                                                                                                                         ~Ecclesiastes 3:1~
  • “In His Time” – Lyrics

 

Reminders:

  • Today, at 8 A.M., we will work to complete sorting and preparing for tonight’s packing party.  You are welcome to help.  At 6 P.M,. we will begin our packing party.  Please come join the celebration as we pack 300 shoeboxes.
  • Tuesday, at 11 A.M., the ladies will meet at The Cafe to celebrate the October birthdays of some of our ladies.  All ladies are invited to join us.
  • Spring Creek will begin four days of revival on November 1st.  I hope you can work some of the services into your schedule.

 

I can get excited about lots of aspects of my work serving God.  Operation Christmas Child is certainly near the top of the list.  I hope each of you can point to some  things that you do that of so worthy of your time and so exciting.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

Above all, you must understand

that no prophecy of Scripture

came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. 

For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man,

but men spoke from God

as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

~2 Peter 1:20-21~

Update on David Wickham

David had a good day yesterday and today. They gave him Lasix to reduce the fluid around his lungs.  He was able to sit in the chair from 9:30 – 4:30.  The OT, PT and RT  worked with him today. He also walked several steps.  He now has a pain pump which seems to work better at distributing his pain meds rather than having a good hour and then wearing off.  His oxygen saturation rate is holding as they slowly decrease his oxygen. He has gone from 100% oxygen to 60%.  We are praising God for the progress and for our prayer warriors lifting us up.  Looking forward to a good day tomorrow.

Update on Flo Hatcher

Flo Hatcher‘s Thursday evening update brought to you by peppermint oil — the whole house smells like it. My mom had a rough day with nausea and vomiting despite the plethora of medicines she has taken. The nurse just left after my mom finally finally fell asleep. We put peppermint oil on her throat and her belly and also on her hip because she’s in pain there. I put peppermint oil in a diffuser too. My mom was suppose to have a couple of her long-time friends over tonight and she was excited because she hasn’t seen them in awhile. She even smiled last night and said absolutely when I asked if she was up for a visit. Well needless to say that reunion has been postponed. This is just so bizarre, surreal and crazy that this has become our life. Wow. Irene Clement is the best caregiver a person could ever ask for. That’s her God given talent–loving and caring for others. She’s asleep on the side of my mom right now. Pray for a calm night……

Chinero’s dad, Buddy Harrison

Please keep this family in your prayers.

Update on Barbara Hutchinson

“Miss” Barbara is now at North Oaks Rehab in Hammond.  She is beginning to feel better.  This move in a step closer to getting back home.

Coach Newman (Parklane)

This is an update from about an hour ago from the Mother of Coach Newman. ( The first year teacher from Parklane ) Please keep the prayers coming.

Christopher is getting lots of therapy these days. He has an occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapist. He is breathing on his own again, but does still have the trachea. He has gotten to sit in an upright position for the last three days for an hour each time. He is still moving legs, arms, blinking, yawning and swallowing. He just hasn’t woke up. Our room is 60 degrees, so it gets cold to me at night. They keep it this cold for the vent and infection purposes. He is sweating though and this means the brain is healing. His fever and vitals are all good. Regency is a great place to be in St Dominic’s Hospital. Everyone is so positive. The staff thinks he should make a full recovery because he is so healthy and young. Please keep praying BELIEVING. Tonight I am at home cooking supper. My mom and aunt are with him. This is the first night to eat at home, since this all started. Love all of you. I just can’t wait until he is home eating supper too.

Coach Newman is responding to many requests, but has not been able to wake up yet.  Please pray for this young man, his doctors, his friends, and his students and co-workers.

Update on Josh Yarborough

Josh is still doing well following hip surgery.  He is at home and looking forward to being able to walk in a few months.

Robbie Lynn C. Kirby

Robbie Lynn is going through another difficult time.  Her family is spending a lot of time with her.  Pray for her and her family.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 –  Habakkuk 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

What time is it?

Operation Christmas Child Time!

Today – Preparation for packing party begins at 10:00 today

Tomorrow – Packing Party begins at 6 P.M.

  • Fellowship Hall
  • Wear Christmas colors
  • Bring Christmas snacks
  • Get in the Christmas (giving) spirit!

 

Thank-you for reading and praying each day!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“Then everyone will fear

and will tell about God’s work,

for they will understand what He has done.”

~Psalm 64:9, HCSB~

 

 

Thank-you for praying for Bill Frazier yesterday.  He’s better already.  Please continue to pray.

Frieda Jones  has a surgery date now – November 17th.  That gives us time to say prayers for her for several weeks.

Connor Corkern needs our continued prayers.

Flo Hatcher enjoyed her first day at home.  Keep praying for her and her caregivers.

Barbara Hutchinson was to have been moved to rehab in Hammond.  Pray for her continued improvement.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 –   Ecclesiastes 1-2 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+1-2&version=NIV

Baptist Press – bpnews.net (Timely articles)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Reminders

  • Tonight – Ladies’ Night: Count Your Blessings –
    •  6:15 at FBC, Kentwood
    •  Ladies (3-103 years old)
    •  Bring a friend.
  • Saturday – Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
    • 6 P.M. Saturday
    • Bring your favorite Christmas treats to share.
    • Wear Christmas colors/sweaters.
    • Bring someone with you.
    • Pray for the children who will receive one of our shoeboxes.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
    • The Cafe
    • 11 A.M.
    • Honors ladies who celebrate/celebrated birthdays this month.

 

 

I’m so thankful for the cooler temperatures and looking forward to some rain.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“I give thanks to my God

for every remembrance of you,

always praying with joy

for all of you in my every prayer,

because of your partnership in the gospel

from the first day until now.”

~Philippians 1:3-5, HCSB~

How do you feel about your Christian friends?

Dan Turner posted an update.

10_19_15 for blogI created an Excel spreadsheet, so that, daily, I can enter subjective scores regarding the spasticity in my left lower extremity (LLE) and left upper extremity (LUE) during the titration process.  Using these data points, I can graph, see over time, and share with my doctor and nurse practitioner what I’m experiencing during the titration process.  On 10/16/15, I added a data point for general functionality of my LLE & LUE (green line).  If things go well, the red & blue lines should continue to trend downward and the green line should trend upward.  I thought it was interesting to look back and see the progress.  And yes, I had a brain injury, but I’m still a nerd!

I don’t know if the graph will come through, but the green line is moving northward and the red and blue lines moving downward.

David Ramsey has not communicated since his health issues overseas, but a friend contacted him and received a brief reply.  It said that he was better, but still has a long way to go.

Jane Wickham came home last night.  Then, she couldn’t sleep!  I’m sure she will be going to see David at Ochsner, NO as soon as she can.  Pray for Jane to continue to improve and not have any more complications.

Bill Frazier was taken to North Oaks yesterday because of shortness of breath.  Pray for Bill and his family.

Scarlett W. Broussard will have surgery on her  arm at 8:30 this morning in Hammond.  Pray for a successful surgery and a complete recovery.

Flo Hatcher made it home and loves the way her room has been redone for her.  Pray for her caregivers as they sit with her.  Pray for her daughter, Julee, as she tries to teach and be a caregiver.

Barbara Hutchinson has been moved to Hammond to get some physical therapy before coming home.  Pray for Barbara as she endures these difficult post-surgery days.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalms 120-121 
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to others as  you live your life for Him.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

My heart’s desire

and prayer to God concerning them

is for their salvation!”

~Romans 10:1, HCSV~

 

Please pray for Lisa W. Carruth who will require treatment after her recent surgery.  Pray  for her family.  May they know the presence of God walking each step with them.

Pray for Scarlett W. Broussard who broke her yard in an accident at home.  She is the daughter of Margie and Rufus Williams.  Surgery is scheduled for 8:30 in the morning.

Pray for Hannah S. Wilkinson and her unborn baby, Rivers.  Pray for the medical people working with Hannah as they treat her.

Pray for Josh Yarborough as he awaits hip surgery and his wife, Lauren, as she prepares to give birth to their son, Luke.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher did not get to go home Monday.  Maybe, today is the day….

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Chronicles 11-20

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

 

 

Update – The WMU meeting yesterday was well attended and inspiring.  If you missed it, I trust you will make a bigger effort to be there next time.  I’m thankful to all who attended and their focus on missions.

 

 

Looking Ahead 

  • Today – Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church at 10:00 followed by a potluck meal.
  • Thursday – “Ladies’ Night: Count Your Blessings”
    • FBC, Kentwood at 6:15
    • For ladies from three to one hundred three
  • Friday
    • No Bible study this week
    • Instead, preparation for OCC Packing Party
  • Saturday – Shoebox Packing Party
    • FBC, Kentwood at 6:00
    • Wear your Christmas colors/sweaters
    • Bring Christmas finger foods to share
    • You may bring a picture or letter to a child
    • Bring someone to share the joy of packing the shoeboxes for children somewhere in the world.
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party – 11:00 A.M. at The Cafe

 

 

What joy there is in being a Christian!  If you don’t know that joy, please ask me or someone else to help you find that joy.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday

Why are you downcast, O my soul?

Why so disturbed within me?

Put your hope in God,

for I will yet praise him,

my Savior and my God.

~Psalm 42:11~

 

The last word I have on Mansell Stinson is that the blood flow in his foot is better.  Pray he continues to do well.

Jane Wickham is doing better and should be able to come home soon, possibly as early as today.  Keep praying for her.

Connor Corkern is still at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  He is doing much better.  Thank God for his improvement.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher is a little better.  Thank God for that.  She will possibly be moved home today.  Pray for her situation to be stable and for each caregiver.  Taking care of “Miss” Flo at home is going to be a big responsibility.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 4-6

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

We will postpone our regular Bible study Friday for a week and work on preparing for the Operation Christmas Child Packing Party.  I’m so thankful for ladies who are willing to do so much ministry/missions work.  They are the best!

 

The week got off to a good start yesterday.  Pray for it to continue that way.  Today is the day for the quarterly WMU meeting at New Zion this morning.  I want Him to be glorified, people to be encouraged, and missions to be the focus of our thoughts.

This week is going to require a lot of prayer by me as I strive to let Him use me in various ways.  If you find it in your heart, please pray for me this week asking that God is able to work through me and not my working on my own efforts.  That prayer would mean so much to me!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

“Your eyes saw me when I was formless;

all my days were written in Your book

and planned before a single one of them began.”

~ Psalm 139:16, HCSB ~

….Europe has become a dark continent–spiritually, that is. Only about 1 percent of the population has a personal relationship with Christ. Revival is desperately needed….

https://my.newsletter4fun.com/index.cfm/fa/mailings.publicviewer&R=6602JA46408E5276A4A0A0441&M=6602JA44408E5C60A46890441

My Prayer Journal

  • Sunday – Churches, church leadership, and missionaries
  • Monday – Family, friends, and neighbors
  • Tuesday – Sick, bereaved, hospital staff, and nursing home patients and staff
  • Wednesday – Political authorities (world, national, state, parish, and local)
  • Thursday – Military, law enforcement, fire fighters, and medical workers
  • Friday – Schools, teachers, students
  • Saturday – Unspoken requests and unsaved people

 

 

Dan Turner’s Update

http://tbidansstory.com/

David Wickham Update

From Cissy about David:
We have made it over one huge hurdle!  They took him off the vent this morning!  Praise God for that.  He is on oxygen and will take some time , but both of us are celebrating this accomplishment. Hopefully, they will begin getting him up soon so he can leave ICU and transfer to the post surgery floor.  I know without a doubt God has given us strength this week to endure this agonizing experience.  Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and continue lifting us up for the days ahead.

Jane Wickham is at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary and looking forward to less hurting and getting home to Kentwood.

Velma Anthony has had three weeks of pain now and is waiting on additional tests to determine the problem and the treatment needed.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Barbara Hutchinson is looking forward to getting back to this area.  She has made plans for her caregivers for the coming weeks.  Let’s pray God has similar plans for her next steps.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 7-8

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “The Rugged Road” – http://odb.org/2015/10/17/the-rugged-road/
  • Ask where the good way is,                                                                                                                   and walk in it,                                                                                                                                                   and you will find rest for your souls.                                                                                                                                             ~Jeremiah 6:16~

 

 

Women’s Ministry – What great opportunities we have this week!

  • Monday – Association Meeting at New Zion Baptist Church at 10 (Leadership at 9:00)
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Night: Count Your Blessings at 6:15
    • Ladies from 3 – 103
    • Do not need  to be a member of FBC, Kentwood
    • Special Music by Yvonne Curtis
    • Come if you have been blessed!
  • Friday – No Bible study, but preparation for the OCC Packing Party
  • Saturday – Packing Party at 6 P.M.
    • Bring your children, grandchildren, and neighbors.
    • Bring a favorite holiday finger food.
    • If you have a Christmas decoration to share, please bring it by Thursday.

Women’s Ministry – Coming the next week!

  • “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party at The Cafe at 11:00 on Tuesday
  • Women of the Bible Study – Friday at 10:00

Women’s Ministry – Coming next month!

  • Lottie Moon Tea – Sunday, November 15 at 2 P.M.
  • New Bible Study – Get in at the beginning.

 

How I love to share with you each day.  I hope you take the opportunity to pray, read, and participate in various activities.  That’s what it’s all about!

Anna Lee

Friday

“This is what the LORD Almighty says:

‘In a little while I will once more

shake the heavens and the earth,

the sea and the dry land.  

I will shake all nations,

and the desired of all nations will come,

and I will fill this house with glory,’

says the LORD Almighty.

Haggai 2:6-7

My Prayer Journal

  • Sunday – Churches, church leadership, and missionaries
  • Monday – Family, friends, and neighbors
  • Tuesday – Sick, bereaved, hospital staff, and nursing home patients and staff
  • Wednesday – Political authorities (world, national, state, parish, and local)
  • Thursday – Military, law enforcement, fire fighters, and medical workers
  • Friday – Schools, teachers, students
  • Saturday – Unspoken requests and unsaved people

 

Dr. Stan Statham asked that we pray for the family of Rev. Troy Bankston, a former pastor of Mr. Nebo Baptist Church, at the time of his death.

Connor Corkern was found to have pneumonia.  The family is very thankful for the quick response of medical staff who assessed Connor’s situation and got him to Children’s Hospital so quickly and for those who immediately began to pray and sent out the need on their prayer chains.

Mrs. Flo Hatcher seems to be having a little relief from some of the problems she has experienced this week.  Pray for a good day today.

Clark Wilson is a son-in-law of John and Inez Bond of the Terry’s Creek community.  Clark has been very ill.  The family including nine children, who dedicate themselves to singing and serving God, will host a gospel singing Saturday at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church at 7 P.M. to help defray some of the medical expenses that have accumulated.  You are invited to join them in worship Saturday.

Please continue to pray for Kerry Blades and Casey Blades and their families.

 

Tour Billy Graham’s Childhood Home (and Library)

Read the Bible in 2015 – Nahum

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study this morning – “The Woman Who Lived a Sinful Life” – Luke 7:36-50

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thank to our friends who helped create another wonderful night of Christian love and fellowship at the cabin.  There were two people there for the first time and people from a number of Kentwood area churches.  We were/are so blessed!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“. . . the gospel is God’s power for salvation

to everyone who believes . . .”

~Romans 1:16, NKJV~

 

Jane Wickham was admitted to the hospital in Baton Rouge suddenly yesterday and required knee surgery for an infection.  She should be there through the rest of the week. Pray for Jane and her family with two siblings hospitalized.

Connor Corkern started having respiratory problems the were not corrected with oxygen. He was airlifted to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.  Please keep them in your prayers.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough is  still in Greensburg working to get a little stronger.  She surely would appreciate your prayers.

Officer Eddie Murphy who worked at KHS when I first taught there has a brain tumor. Prayers are needed.

Chinero Fowler’s dad, Buddy Harrison, had a successful surgery, but had problems with anesthesia for a couple days.  He should be hospitalized for the remainder for the  week.

Mrs. Gloria Boone has been ill.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Mansell Stinson is hospitalized with a blood flow issue.  Surgery is planned for today.

Mrs. Barbara Hutchinson’s back surgery went well yesterday.  She should be home in a few days.  Keep praying all goes well.

 

My Prayer Journal

  • Sunday – Churches, church leadership, and missionaries
  • Monday – Family, friends, and neighbors
  • Tuesday – Sick, bereaved, hospital staff, and nursing home patients and staff
  • Wednesday – Political authorities (world, national, state, parish, and local)
  • Thursday – Military, law enforcement, fire fighters, and EMT
  • Friday – Schools, teachers, students
  • Saturday – Unspoken requests and unsaved people

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 31

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin tonight at 6:30!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“Trust in him at all times, you people;

pour out your hearts before Him.

God is our refuge.”

~Psalm 62:8, HCSB~

 

Frieda Jones will have her surgery in about a month.  Heart problems complicate the cancer treatment.  Please say special prayers for her.

Kolytn Gafford (written by his mother)

So today was our first time to see Koltyn’s Neuro Opthomologist, something I’ve been eagerly awaiting for quite sometime now. She confirmed that Koltyn’s vision is very very weak, probably a 20/800 in his left eye which means he can only see just large objects or fingers directly in front of his face. The right eye is much weaker than that and probably only seeing black & white just like a new born baby. She is sending us to have a VEP (Visual Evoke Potential) test done at Children’s which will involve him being sedated. A VEP measures the electrical activity in the vision system. When light from an image enters your eye, it is converted into electrical energy at the retina and travels through the optic nerve to the visual cortex of the brain which processes vision. This can give us clues about the working of the visual pathway from the eye along the optic nerve to the brain.
He will be near sighted and will eventually have to wear glasses but, in the meantime we have to help him stimulate the optic nerve by shining a bright flashlight around the right eye everyday.
All this time we all thought he could see fairly well because he loves to watch tv and Paw Patrol on his iPad and always watches the DVD player while in the car. Once the volume was turned down the outcome changed completely. No eye movement.😢 Just another slight set back we weren’t as prepared as we thought we were to hear. His Doctor seems very optimistic that he will regain better eye sight with the right therapy and stimulation. It is just very heartbreaking to hear this news today but, once again with God on our side and the amazing support team we have we will overcome this bump in the road.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 119

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “All Safe!  All Well!”
  • Now faith is confidence in what we hope for                                                                                     and assurance about what we do not see.                                                                                                                                             ~ Hebrews 11:1~
  • “Great is Thy Faithfulness” – For the second day in a row, I know.  God has spoken again.  I needed the second day to get the message.

 

Changes happen, but God never changes!

Anna Lee