Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Monday

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

to everyone who believes. . . .”

~Romans 1:16, NKJV~

 

 

Mr. James Frazier was in attendance in church both Sunday morning and Sunday evening.  When a person who attends church as regularly as he does misses for five weeks due to a health issue, they feel so blessed to be back in God’s house.  Thank you for praying for him.

I’ve been faithful to keep up with some of my “blessings” daily this year.  Yesterday, among other blessings of the day, I was blessed to see pictures of graduates being recognized in several area churches and baptisms in several area churches.  The blessings in the lives of others blessed me as I thought of the opportunities open to those who have completed school and the greater opportunities open to those who have accepted Christ as their personal Savior.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Exodus 25-28

Devotional, Quote/Prayer, Scripture, and Songs

  • “One Step Closer” –  http://odb.org/ (Doesn’t that tie in perfectly with my “blessings” that I just shared?  God verifies so many things in our lives, doesn’t He?  I’m blessed daily!  You are too!)
  • Dear Lord, may I, for the joy set before me, endure with patience the                hardship of the trail.                                                                                                                               When my journey is over, I will see You face to face and live with You forever.                                                                                                                                          ~Our Daily Bread~
  • “Though your sins are like scarlet,                                                                                                 they shall be white as snow.”                                                                                                                                                                  ~Isaiah 1:18~
  • “Jesus Paid it All” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/p/jpaidall.htm                    

 “Heaven Came Down” – http://gospelyrics.blogspot.com/2007/09/heaven-came-down-and-glory-filled-my.html

Women’s Ministry – Opportunities for the Week

  • Operation Christmas Child – purchase some items for the “shoeboxes” we will be sending to children around the world in October.  The greatest value of the boxes is not the various items that go into the box, but the opportunities the children will have to learn about Jesus.   Make some purchases this week.  It doesn’t involve large amounts of money, just large amounts of love and and a desire to share Jesus with others.  Don’t miss this opportunity to help!
  • Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – It’s never too late to give to missions!  Never forget that people in our own country, and Canada, need to make that great decision for themselves.  That’s what this offering funds.
  • Women of the Bible: Leah.  If you didn’t get a study guide, see Lauree or me for one.  We will meet Friday morning at 10:00 in the fellowship hall.

Opportunities of the Week

  • Tuesday – Learn about nursing homes, home health, hospice, physical therapy, etc. at New Zion Baptist Church as Toni Holland Fitzgerald shares with us.  She has had so many experiences in working in these areas that she has a wealth of knowledge to share.  If you are interested, she will be sharing at 10:30 in the fellowship hall.  You do not have to be a member at NZBC to attend.
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the Cabin – David and I invite you to come to our cabin to enjoy sweet Christian fellowship, a bountiful, delicious meal, and a time of music topped off with a devotional and prayer.  We begin at 6:30.  Please ask me if you need directions.
  • Saturday – Help to honor Mrs. Kathryn Kuss as she celebrates her 90th birthday at the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.  She requests no gifts.  Everyone is invited.  I was requested to invite you because no invitations were mailed to people in Kentwood .
  • Sunday – the Lord’s Day!

Try some new opportunities and be blessed!

Anna Lee

 

Sunday Afternoon

Mrs. Susie Wales (94) is hospitalized in OLOL Heart Hospital.  She was fine yesterday morning, but developed a problem in the late evening.  She was first taken to Greensburg and then on to Baton Rouge.  She is retaining some fluid and undergoing tests to identify the problem.  Her family would appreciate your prayers for her as they await more information.

She is in room 8012.  The phone number to her room is 225-374-8012.

Saturday

“You are standing side by side

one strong purpose —

to tell the Good News.”

~Philippians 1:27 TLB~

 

Macy Gueldner

Macy completed Pre-K at Franklinton Primary School.  She was able to attend school regularly except when she had treatments or was hospitalized.  It was a good year for her.  Continue to pray for this sweet, young lady.

Miss Fay Shoemaker is home and doing very well.  Her progress in two weeks following shoulder surgery is amazing.
Hopefully, Miss Shira Easley and Mr. James W. Frazier will also be enjoying some recovery time at home soon.
Please continue to pray for Joe Easley as he continues his battle.  As you pray for him, please also pray for his family and friends.
Jessie Myrl Brecheen Rushing

Born: September 26, 1913
Died: May 15, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3111265

Baptist Press – bpnews.org

Read the Bible in 2015 – Luke 3-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Motivated by Love” –  http://odb.org/
  • God is love.                                                                                                                                                      ~1 John 4:8~                                                                                                                                                       The love of Christ compels us.                                                                                                                                       ~2 Corinthians 5:14~
  • “Love is the Theme” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

Some extra opportunities next week:

  • Young at Heart at New Zion Baptist Church
    • 10:30 A.M. Tuesday
    • Speaker – Toni Holland Fitzgerald – sharing about services available to senior adults in our area
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin
    • 6:30 Thursday evening
    • Supper, fellowship, devotional, and gospel music
    • Contact me if you need directions.
  • Bible Study
    • Women of the Bible: Leah
    • Friday morning at 10:00
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC,K
  • 90th Birthday Party for Mrs. Kathryn Kuss
    • Saturday afternoon
    • Fellowship Hall of FBC,K

Life, even is retirement, is full of opportunities.  Make the most of the life you are given!

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

“Be happy with those who are happy

and weep with those who weep.”

~Romans 12:15 TEV~

 

Brantly Willians, 2, of Livingston Parish was involved in a four-wheeler accident last weekend.  It did not look good for him earlier this week, but yesterday’s cat scan shows hope.  You can read about him on Facebook, “Brantly Williams”.  Be sure to pray.

Ronald Ray Rowe
Born: February 16, 1953
Died: May 12, 2015

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

Nita Kay “Kate” Dover

Born: May 25, 1957
Died: May 12, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3103751

SBC Disaster Relief  –  Look this up on Facebook.  You will see how important our disaster relief efforts are.  It’s good to know so many are willing to give their money and/or time to help those in great need.

Thom S. Rainer

About once a week, I refer you to this site to read the last posts.  I hope you also will read and learn here.   http://thomrainer.com/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Survivor’s Thoughts” –  http://odb.org/
  • “I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart.                                                                  For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren.”                                                                                                                                                ~Romans 9:2-3~
  • Hymns to sing today:

Read the Bible in a Year –  Jeremiah 37-41

What does this day hold for us?  We do not know all that will happen today, but we know who will be with us each step of the way.  If you don’t, please find someone who can guide you in making the most important decision of your life.  If you need help, I can give you some suggestions about a person to contact.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Look out for one another’s interest,

not just your own” 

~Philippians 2:4 (TEV)~

 

Doug Toney

Wednesday May 13, 2015
Doug sat in a cardiac chair from 10:00-5:00 today. He is a bit more alert. They changed the dressing on his back. He has a wound vac there. Hopefully he will continue to improve. Thank you for the cards, snacks,etc. please continue to pray for him and our friends Jeanne Terrell and Paul Hancock.

Mike Moore (West Monroe, LA)

Lots of good news, lately. Mike went to Memphis today and met with the oncologist. This was the first time that I couldn’t go, because Mollyann had her awards program. There was no sign of any cancer and we don’t have to go back for a year!!! Praise God!

Mrs. Hellen Morris is back in Kentwood.  Keep her and her family in your prayers.

Joe Easley is still in North Oaks.  As you pray for him, please pray for his family.

There are a number of other people who need our prayers, but who are not listed here.  If you know some of them, please pray specifically for them.

Young at Heart meets at New Zion Tuesday morning at 10:30.  You do not have to be a member of NZBC to participate in the fellowship, program, and lunch.  The speaker this month is Toni Holland Fitzgerald who will be sharing her wealth of knowledge about home health, hospice, available food services, physical therapy, etc.  She will also have some “happys” to share.  Toni will answer questions we have about services available in Tangipahoa and St. Helena Parish.  If you have not attended before, this will be a good opportunity to start.  Bring a friend.

Ladies’ Night Planning Meeting –  If you would like to help plan and carry out the June Ladies’ Night, please meet in my Sunday School room at 3:00 Sunday.

Baptist Press –   bpnews.org

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 39-40

Devotion, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Listening With Love” –  odb.org
  • Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,                                                                        and he who humbles himself will be exalted.                                                                                                                                                ~Luke 18:14~
  • “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” 

 

Wednesday

“May the Lord give you increase,

You and your children.

May you be blessed of the Lord,

Maker of heaven and earth.”

~Psalm 115:14-15, NASB)~

I talked with Mr. James W. Frazier.  He hopes to be at home by the end of the week.  Thank-you for praying for him over the past month.

Rev. David Luce, a pastor, will be having a defibrillator installed.  Please pray for him, his family, and the medical team doing the procedure.

Please pray for Sherry Day as she awaits the latest test results.

Deaths – There have been at least three deaths.  You may want to keep a good watch at http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/main/default/fh_id/10545 for more information.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 54-56

Another Earthquake in Nepal (Samaritan’s Purse)–

 http://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/nepal-earthquake/?utm_source=May-2015-Nepal-Earthquake-email-3&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=m_YNP3-15EB&utm_content=LP-button

Some opportunities next week

  • Sunday – regular church schedules in various churches; planning meeting for Ladies’ Night will be meeting in my classroom at 3:00.
  • Monday
  • Tuesday – Young at Heart at NZBC at 10:30 A.M. The speaker, Toni Holland Fitzgerald, will share information on long term care, hospice, home health, meeting food needs, etc.  She will also answer questions and provide some “goodies” for all those present.  You do not need to be a member at NZBC to be involved in Young at Heart.
  • Wednesday – Prayer meetings
  • Thursday – Third Thursday at the cabin at 6:30.  Come join us and be blessed.
  • Friday – Ladies’ Bible Study at 10:00 – “Women of the Bible: Leah”
  • Saturday – 90th birthday celebration to honor Mrs. Kathryn Kuss at FBC at 2:00

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Riches Of Obedience” – odb.org

  • I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. . . .                                                                   I will delight in your decrees                                                                                                                     and not forget your word.                                                                                                                                                                                                     ~Ps. 119:14,16 NIV                                                                      

       Incline my heart to Your testimonies, and not to covetousness.                                                        Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way.                                                                                                                                                     ~Psalm 110:36-37~                    Let us fix our eyes on Jesus.                                                                                                                                                           ~Hebrews 12:2~

Congratulations to all the graduates!  Seek the true riches of life.

Anna Lee

Tuesday's Second Addition

This morning I had a MRI and visited with the neurologist at Ochsner in New Orleans who did my gamma knife brain surgery.  The doctor said:

  • My tumor is shrinking.
  • There is space around the tumor now.
  • The brain stem is no longer touched by the tumor.
  • It’s unlikely to give me any more problems.
  • Come back in five years.

I felt confident going into the appointment and confident coming out.  Thank God for His healing!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

Rev. Franklin Graham

An alarm was sounded in this USA TODAY opinion piece yesterday—You need to read about it in the link below. If same-sex marriage becomes the law of the land it could have a drastic impact on Christian universities, organizations, and churches. Those who operate by Christian principles could be severely impacted and even shut down. God hears our prayers, and we need to pray that He will work mightily in the hearts and minds of our Supreme Court justices right now as they consider this monumental issue. There are nine U.S. Supreme Court justices, and I would like to pray specifically for one each day. Today would you join me in praying for Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. who leads the court? A Harvard graduate, he was nominated as Chief Justice by President George W. Bush and has served the court for ten years this September.

Christian schools will have no choice about gay marriage:

Columnhttp://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/05/10/same-sex-marriage-christian-college-column/26883351/

Tuesday

“We fix our eyes not on what is seen,  

but on what is unseen,

since what is seen is temporary,

but what is unseen is eternal.”

~2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV~

 

Prayers for Koltyn (Gafford) (Shared by his grandpaw)

Koltyn was watching paw patrol last nite (Sunday) and laughing the whole time

Doug Toney

Monday, May 11, 2015                                                                                                                                    2:45 pm
We have had a very long day.
They took Doug to surgery at 8:00, but did not begin until after 10:00. The surgeon came out and said his part was going well, but he had to stop to enable the placement of a central line. His BP was too low. Then surgeon came later to tell us surgery was completed. They did not leave him on the vent this time. He is back in the ICU and vitals are good. Praying for healing. Thank you for the texts of concern.

Jadon’s Journey

Jadon saw the orthopedic surgeon today. It was a great visit with awesome news. He said that since he is doing so well with his foot that we need to just leave it alone right now. We will keep his same brace and we are to call him if his foot starts hurting again and he said he would see us that day. He didn’t have any answers as to what he thought was causing the pain but it has gone away for now and he is doing really well. Praying it continues to improve and it doesn’t start hurting again!!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Samuel 10-14

Women’s Ministry

  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • Lott’s wife
    • Genesis 18:16 – 19:29; Luke 17:28-33
  • Frozen Food for Families – It’s not too late to start putting some food in the freezer so it can be shared with others who really appreciate it.  We will be collecting again on June 7th.

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and Songs

  • “Where Can We Lean?” –  http://odb.org/
  • I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake.                                                                                                                                             ~2 Samuel 9:7~
  • “God does most of His work for people through people.”

Just as I posted that, I heard a reporter on television say that most of the help following disasters, such as Katrina, and situations, such as poverty, is done by the church, not the government!  I pray we can continue to lead the way.

            “Leaning on His Everlasting Arms”  –                                                                                                              http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/o/lotearms.htm

Who/What are you leaning on today?  

Anna Lee

Monday

And God is able to make all grace abound to you,

so that in all things at all times,  

having all that you need,

you will abound in every good work.

 

This morning, please join with me in focusing our prayers on Doug and Sandy Toney of Franklinton.  Doug will be having gall bladder surgery about this time.  Doug and Sandy have been through so much in recent weeks.  Pray that today’s surgery is a step, no a leap, in the right direction.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Exodus 21-24

Devotional, Scripture, Quotes, and a Song

  • “Tell Your Story” –  http://odb.org
  • Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue;                                                                I will proclaim Your greatness.                                                                                                                                                                           ~Psalm 145:6 NIV~
  • “Our story of God’s work in our lives can encourage others.”

            “No one is beyond the reach of God’s love.”

  • “He is So Precious to Me”

Let your testimony be a daily reminder to others of God’s love working in and though you.

Anna Lee