Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Sunday

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~

 

 

 

Time Change – If you did not change your clocks last night, do so now.  Spring forward means you lose an hour.

 

 

 

Read thee Bible in 2020 – March 9

  • Numbers 11:24-13:33
  • Mark 14:22-52
  • Psalm 52:1-9
  • Proverbs 11:1-3

 

 

Annie Armstrong – Day 8

PRAYERS FOR MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES

PRAYERS FOR MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/prayers-for-missionaries-and-their-families/

 

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

If you are not in a Sunday School class at FBC , Kentwood and would like to help with our “shoeboxes”, the following are some items we do not have enough of yet.

  • Soft baby dolls – like at Dollar Tree
  • $1.00 calculators
  • 8″ scissors
  • $1.00 flashlights
  • Extra flashlight batteries
  • Rounded point scissors
  • Manicure sets
  • Sewing kits

 

 

 

It’s been almost a week since we got the call that Donald Alford had passed away.  He wasn’t sick but a little more than two months.  His death was the third one in less than a year in David’s family – two brothers and a brother-in-law!  Pray for families who face multiple sorrows today.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for “tuning in” this morning.  

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear,

but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

~2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV~

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly is doing well at home this time.  He has completed a week there.  Pray he can stay healthy enough to stay at home longer.

 

 

 

Robin Alford saw her doctor yesterday.  Surgery on her foot is scheduled for Monday.  Pray for Robin and all her caregivers.

 

 

 

I want to share this message from Mrs. Ann Chapman.

 Emma Chapman the daughter of Deloy & Krisa Chapman has been called, by God, to be part of a mission trip to Athens Greece. The group is, ‘The Hard Places Community,’ and will be working with survivors of sex trafficking. I ask you to be a prayer warrior for this group. They will be in Athens through March 15th. Emma ask for prayer that their witness will be effective and for their safety from the virus – especially for their reentry into the country (no delays) since she is a student at MS College. Emma is the granddaughter of Ann Chapman and the late Quincy Chapman.
May God bless each of you and thank you so much for your prayers. We know God is in control and expect many blessings through this outreach.
My love,
Ann Chapman

Thanks for sharing so we can pray for Emma and the others in the group.

 

 

 

Annie Armstrong – Day 7

MOJIC & MUNKHO BALDANDORJ: THE MISSION FIELD IS HERE

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/mojic/

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 7

  • Numbers 8:1-9:23
  • Mark 13:14-37
  • Psalm 50:1-23
  • Proverbs 10:29-30

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

Don’t forget the time change tonight!

 

 

 

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

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~

 

 

 

Time Change Reminder: Tomorrow night, when you go to bed, set your clocks forward one hour.  You will lose an hour of sleep.  If you forget to change your clock, you will be late for church Sunday.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 6

  • Numbers 6:1-7:89
  • Mark 12:38-13:13
  • Psalm 49:1-20
  • Proverbs 10:27-28

 

 

Annie Armstrong Offering – Day 6

TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION

GENSEND

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/gensend/

 

 

 

Ferrie Gene Blackmon is home from St. Tammany and has been home since since Wednesday night,  Pray she does well in recovering from her heart problem.

 

 

 

Sherrill Caraway of Greensburg area is having more issues with his heart rate.  Please pray for him.

 

 

 

Bryan and Rita Tate are home from M. D. Anderson – Bryan got all good reports.

 

 

 

Chuck and Mary Ellen Brister are also home from M. D. Anderson.  Chuck had two strong treatments and is doing very well.  They are still hoping for a diagnosis of Chuck’s problem.

 

 

 

David and I went to the church for a few hours yesterday to work on Operation Christmas Child.  We were happy to find some items that had been turned in Sunday.  Thanks for your contributions.  If you are not in a Sunday School class but would like to participate in the “shoebox” ministry, ideas for items you might want to contribute will be available on a poster by the organ.  Remember, each shoebox we pack will introduce an average of seven people to Jesus.  Can you put a dollar value on that?  What is your salvation worth to you?

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

~Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV~

 

 

 

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon had a heart attack.  Now, she has four new stents.  She is in St. Tammany hospital.

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly is home and able to manage his fluid level satisfactorily.

 

 

 

Donald “Red” Alford’s wake and funeral are completed.  They were planned and carried out in a uniques manner that “fit” Donald perfectly.  Thanks to all who came and supported the family.

 

 

 

Bible Reading 2020 – March 4 & 5

March 4

  • Numbers 2:1-3:51
  • Mark 11:27-12:17
  • Psalm 47:1-9
  • Proverbs 10:24-25

March 5

  • Numbers 4:1-5:31
  • Mark 12:18-37
  • Psalm 48:1-14
  • Proverbs 10:26

 

 

 

Annie Armstrong 2020 – Days 4 & 5

  • BIBLE TO METAPHYSICAL BELT

DAVE & MARY ELLIFF

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/elliff/

 

 

 

Disaster Relief – Tennessee Tornadoes Suggestions

  • Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
  • Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief

 

 

Samaritan’s Purse has a new interactive game for children 5-9 to use on smart phones or computers.  It helps them experience Bible stories in a whole new way.  Go to SAMARITANSPURSE.ORG/TGJ-APPto give it a try.

 

 

 

Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Tuesday Addition

Andy and Betty Taylor make many hospital/doctor each month.  Today is one of those days.  Pray for them, please.

 

 

 

Nikki and Wendell Rhodus are the proud parents of Arial James Rhodus who was born yesterday.  She weighed 7 lb. 11 oz. and was born at 12:37 P.M.  We all look forward to seeing this young lady and getting to know her so we can help spoil her.

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

“A word of encouragement does wonders!”

~Proverbs 12:25 TLB~

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly is at home and doing well.  He’s enjoying being there and is very thankful.

 

 

 

Robin Alford was not ready for surgery yesterday, so it has been postponed for a week.  Thank God for family help and working from home.

 

 

 

Mrs. Mildred Birch will be undergoing a medical test in Baton Rouge today that will determine if she needs surgery.  Please pray for her.  She’s very nervous about this surgery.

 

 

 

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America – Day 3

KIRK & KAREN KIRKLAND: PLANTING TOGETHER

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/kirkland/

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 3

  • Leviticus 27:14- Numbers 1:54
  • Mark 11:1-26
  • Psalm 46:1-11
  • Proverbs 10:23

 

 

 

Sunday, we have another time change.  We will move our clocks forward and lose an hour.  Mark your calendars and plan your day accordingly.

 

 

 

Prayer has an impact on the lives of anyone who is prayed for.  David and I can surely attest to that.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

“Keep company with him and learn a life of love.

Observe how Christ loved us.

His love was not cautious but extravagant.

He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us.

Love like that.”

~Ephesians 5:2 The Message~

 

 

Smiley Conerly got to spend some time at home this weekend.  It may sound like a small thing, but to Smiley and Carol Jean it was huge.  Thank God for everyday blessings.

 

 

 

Pray for Kristi Alford’s family as they celebrate her life, including her strong faith, today.

 

 

 

Pray for Donald Alford’s family as they make arrangements this morning for his services.

 

 

 

Annie Armstrong Day 2

CREATING UNITY IN DIVERSITY

J.D. & ANDREINA FASOLINO

TORONTO, ONTARIO

https://www.anniearmstrong.com/fasolino/

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 2

  • Leviticus 25:47-27:13
  • Mark 10:32-52
  • Psalm 45:1-17
  • Proverbs 10:22

 

 

Don’t forget the Two Rivers Associational WMU meeting today at FBC, Greensburg at 10 A.M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Addition

David’s brother, Donald Alford, passed away this morning. Please be in prayer for his sweet family to continue to find peace and comfort. I have been so amazed to see how well ALL his family worked together to meet his every need. He was loved here on earth and celebrated his first Sunday in heaven with some family and friends who were there to meet him.

Lord’s Day

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  gentleness and self-control.

Against such things there is no law.

~Galatians 5:22-23~

 

 

It’s time for Wendell and Nikki Rhodus’ baby girl to be born.  If she doesn’t make her arrival by this afternoon, they will be admitted to the hospital for delivery tomorrow.  The baby will be born in McComb.  Send Wendell and Nikki works of encouragement today.

 

 

 

Don’t forget the associational WMU meeting tomorrow morning at FBC, Greensburg.  It begins at 10 A.M.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – March 1

  • Leviticus 24:1-25:46
  • Mark 10:13-31
  • Psalm 44:9-26
  • Proverbs 10:20-21

 

 

 

2020 Annie Armstrong Louisiana Missions for North America

Day 1

When Dave and Mary Elliff left Arkansas, they left family and familiar culture to plant a new church in the Pacific Northwest.

“In the South, we have the Bible Belt. In Seattle, people call Roosevelt, the neighborhood where we’re planting, the Metaphysical Belt. 96% of the people here don’t attend an evangelical church,” says Dave. “It’s really well-known for New Age and Eastern religion.”

96% of the people here don’t attend an evangelical church.

The Elliffs launched Roots Community Church with just one other couple. They soon formed a core group through community outreach and by recruiting others who felt called to serve in Seattle.

“We started Roots Church in 2016. Since then, we’ve had to move three times because we keep outgrowing our space. That’s a good problem to have. Now, we have almost a hundred people who are a part of our church,” says Mary.

 

Prayer Request
  • For strength for the team as they work in a challenging,
    unreached community.
  • For hearts to be prepared for the gospel in Roosevelt.

 

 

Have a blessed Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

 

 

“No matter what I say,

what I believe,

and what I do,

I’m bankrupt without love.”

~1 Corinthians 13:3 The Message~

 

 

 

Thankfully, Paul Morgan will be going home today, more than two weeks following his heart attack.  Pray for Sandy and Zach as they assist him at home for a while.

 

 

 

Kristy Alford passed away.  She fought a long, hard battle!  I’ll post arrangements when they are available.  Please pray for her family and many friends.  She will be greatly missed by many people.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – February 29

There is no assigned reading for today because the 29th of February only come once every four years.  Use this day to read something you choose.

 

 

 

Last week, as I went about my daily life, I had the opportunity to tell three people about Operation Christmas Child and how it impacts so many children and families for Jesus.  At Ochsner, I always speak to one lady and ask about her weekend.  Then, she asked about mine.  I told her I spent a portion of my weekend on Operation Christmas Child.  She didn’t know about OCC.  I explained it was a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse.  She had not heard about that either.  I began to explain that when a man said he knew.  He and his wife are both fighting serious illnesses.  After the big flood in Livingston Parish, Samaritan’s Purse rebuilt his home.  God had the right person walk up and share his personal experience.  She was impressed!  I can hardly wait to see her Monday.  I will be taking her some literature from Samaritan’s purse.  That was the first opportunity.  I had two other wonderful opportunities to share this week.  God blessed me with these opportunities.  I look forward to the opportunities he has for me this week.

Yesterday, my sister, Julie, delivered 250 beautiful t-shirts and a number of beautiful owls she lovingly made to add to our OCC collection.  I would love to show them to you.  Thank-you, Julie, for sharing your wonderful talents with the children who will receive your gifts.

 

 

In closing, I want to share this quote that I saw yesterday.  I don’t know who to credit for it, but is is not original to me.  Thought the days we, and many of you, have faced lately, this is a reminder many people need to hear.

“Nothing you face today is out of God’s control.  Trust Him!

Anna Lee