Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Friday Evening

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his mom)

Koltyn had a good report this morning. Everything looks great after surgery. Breathing completely on his own. Blood Pressure is good and feeds start back slowly tomorrow through his new G-tube. We are one step closer to Rehab!

I forgot to post that Ann Weaver, sister of Gail Brister, was having surgery this morning.  Please pray for a good recovery for Ann.

Porgie Scarle of Fluker

Porgie passed away this evening at 5:00.  Please be in pray for Joanie and their two children.

Friday

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

he is a new creation;

the old has gone,

the new has come!

~2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV~

 

Macy Gueldner (Written by her mother)

Macy’s counts are back up, so she had her LONG day of chemo today. I’m very thankful that my mom was able to bring her, so I can keep working. They just got home, and Macy is in a fantastic mood. I know that she is going to be very happy back at school tomorrow. It’d be better than awesome if we could keep all germs away from school… haha, wishful thinking!

I saw my neurosurgeon yesterday, and he was very happy with my progress, and so am I! I’m finally almost healed! Although, today’s weather has me in more pain than I’ve had since November… BUT it’s not nearly as bad as it had been, so I’ll take it!!

Everyone that knows me, knows that I have a severe intolerance for cold, and now that I have hardware in my neck, I LOATH it!!! Mother Nature, I’m calling MERCY!!

Disaster Relief Training

  • http://louisianabaptists.org/dr-sunday
  • After you read about the work done, go to the section on training in Hammond for more information.
  • Sign up if you feel God can use you this way.
  • You can also decertify at the training.

“Do Something” Information from First Baptist Church, Lafayette.

  • Pray about what you, your church, and your friends can do.
  • “Do Something!”

Operation Christmas Child

  1. Pick up your “lunch bags” from the table across from the kitchen at FBC,K.
  2. Purchase the items yourself or as a group.
  3. Turn the bag in by depositing it in the containers under the same table.
  4. Be on the lookout for the items  requested in February.

Thank-you!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Offering

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Love Letters” – odb.org
  • Oh, how I love Your law!                                                                                     It is my meditation all the day.                                                                                                            ~Psalm 119:97~                                                                       
         Because He first loved us.                                                                                                                       ~ 1 John 4:19~

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 1-6

Thursday Addition

Elizabeth Sellers Howell (from the sister, Pam)

She is recovering and will be in the hospital for about 3 weeks to complete speech therapy.  Thanks so much for your prayers!!!

Koltyn Gafford

Koltyn had surgery this afternoon to put in a G-2 tube to begin feeding him.  All went well.  He should be able to be transferred to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans soon. Keep praying.  Donations can be made at Florida Parishes Bank.  T-shirts are also available.  Check Koltyn’s Facebook page for more information about placing an order.

Donna Fay Miller

Donna Fay went to the ER Sunday morning and a specialist Monday.  She had her medication adjusted and is feeling better.  Thank-you for your prayers for her.

Thursday

“Bear one another’s burdens,

and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

~Galatians 6:2, NKJV~

 

I hope all of you have water, not broken pipes, this morning.  We are doing well, thanks to my husband.  Old Man Winter surely is giving us a cold morning.

Mrs. Maxine Turner is in Specialty Rehab at Hammond.  Her sister, Frances, is at Landmark Nursing Home waiting for her sister’s return.  Pray for them.

Mrs. Hazel Smith is home and doing well.  She goes to the doctor tomorrow for a check-up and for information about her options.  She’s blessed to have four daughters and their families who are very attentive to her needs.  Keep this sweet lady in your prayers.

Pray for Jimmy Schwartz and Bobby Lawson.  Both are at their homes in Kentwood.

Pray for Joe and Jean Easley.  He is doing better than her right now.  They are at home in the New Zion area.

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson as she is in NJ today to see a doctor about the continuous headaches she is experiencing.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello got a good report in Arizona yesterday.  Thank God for that.

Porgie Scarle of Fluker is having some difficult days.  His family is sticking close and helping each other as families should.

National Day of Prayer – Louisiana

  • http://stevehorn.org/2015_01_06/great-opportunities-for-louisiana-baptists-in-january/
  • …. on January 24, 2015, thousands will gather in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for The Response, a day of repentance, fasting, and prayer hosted by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. Churches from every denomination, all over Louisiana will gather at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at LSU, in Baton Rouge, LA., others in large and small groups will participate across the country via satellite and live web casts to Worship and Pray. There will be no personal promotion or hype, and no product or food sales. It is a time for seriously seeking God and His forgiveness, asking Him to show mercy for our nation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ~National Day of Prayer – Louisiana (on Facebook)~

This event begins at 10 A.M. and continues into the afternoon.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

  • “As Ebola fears persist, churches keep reaching W. Africa”
  • “Atlanta fire chief fired over pro-family book”
  • “Resolve to Read the Bible”
  • “Four Considerations for Southern Baptist Churches”
  • Etc.

Lottie Moon Offering

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Bible Study – Women of the Bible

  • “Huldah”
  • Tomorrow at 10:00 A.M.
  • Fellowship Hall of FBC, K

Read the Bible in 2015 – Job 1-2

Stay  warm.  This will be a good day to do some extra reading in your Bible or on some of the links I have posted.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon Addition

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Update 1/7/15 9:00am Koltyn had a better night. His oxygen has been discontinued. We were told that he has suffered a significant brain injury from the accident. As devastating as that is to hear we know that God is in the healing and miracle business and he will continue to provide for Koltyn and our family. Our next step is feeding tube placement and recovery from this surgery then onward to children’s hospital for inpatient rehab. We will need your continued prayers and support. Thank you all and may God bless each and everyone of you.

Kathy Jo Thompson

“On the plane to NIH hope they find what’s causing these headaches

— feeling pained.”  Pray for some relief from the headaches for Kathy Jo.

From Tristan Grice

I will be speaking at several churches within the next few weeks about my teaching mission in Honduras and I would LOVE to see you there:

1/11-Kentwood First Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m.

1/17-Sunny Hill Baptist Church at 5:00 p.m.

1/18-Spring Creek Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m.

1/21-First Baptist Church of McComb at 6:00 p.m.

1/25-Seekers Point in Hammond at 10:30 a.m.

From Rev. Franklin Graham

On January 7, 1789, our country held its first nationwide election and George Washington was voted in as U.S. president. A lot sure has changed since then, hasn’t it? Remember to pray for America and for our leaders. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD” (Psalm 33:2).

Tuesday Evening

Koltyn Gafford

Update 1/6/15 9:00am Koltyn is slightly more calm this am. Last night was very difficult. His parents are in need of alot of support at this time due to exhaustion, mentally and physically. They are in need of rest and this journey will be long and hard. We appreciate the prayer warriors throughout the day and night.

Ladies, mark your calendars for January 20th.  Two Rivers ladies will meet at Spring Creek Baptist Church.  I hope to see many of you there.  We will be meeting in the new building.  Because the kitchen is not complete, please bring sandwiches, salad, desserts, and other foods that do not need to be reheated.  Thanks!

Tuesday

There is a time for everything,

and a season for every activity under heaven:

a time to be born and a time to die,

a time to plant and a time to uproot,

a time to kill and a time to heal,

a time to tear down and a time to build,

a time to weep and a time to laugh,

a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

a time to search and a time to give up,

a time to keep and a time to throw away,

a time to tear and a time to mend,

a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time to love and a time to hate,

a time for war and a time for peace.

~Ecclesiastes 3:1-8~

 Jadon’s Journey

3 years ago today we made a very difficult decision to hand Jadon over to the surgeons for the 1st part of his brain surgery in hopes to save his life. It was a horrible day with lots of horrific seizures and pain. Oh but today is a great day filled with lots of smiles and ZERO seizures. Thank you God for carrying us through this journey:)

His mother, Monica, will be speaking Sunday morning at Hillsdale Baptist Church.  You are invited to attend.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Mistakes Made Beautiful” – http://odb.org/2015/01/06/mistakes-made-beautiful/
  • [Jesus] touched his ear and healed him.                                                                                                                  ~Luke 22:51~                                                                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

Operation Christmas Child – One class reported yesterday that they have already purchased 25 hat for OCC.  Let’s all work hard all year to pack the “shoeboxes”.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 

Daily Bible Reading – Joshua 1-5

Have a wonderful day.  Be sure to share Jesus’ love in some way today and to record your thankfulness.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

Koltyn  Gafford (Written by his dad)
Update: 1/5/15 10:00am koltyn continues to slowly improve. He is still on high flow oxygen which they are slowly decreasing along with his sedation. We praise the Lord everyday for his continued recovery. Please Continue To Pray!
Mrs. Hazel Smith did well during surgery and will stay overnight for observation.  She is possibly facing additional surgery.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
Mrs. Maxine Turner is in room 3216 at North Oaks.  She is resting and as always is concerned about her sister, Frances.  Please pray for them.  They have been together for many years.
Charles Henry Smith

Born: January 03, 1941
Died: January 04, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2891660

Monday

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,

for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

~Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)~

https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/19

Many of you have followed Jadon’s Journey.  His mother, Monica, will share at Hillsdale Baptist Church Sunday at 11:00.  You are invited to attend.

Baby Kai Relan was able to leave the hospital for the first time yesterday.  Pray he continues to improve at home with family.  Pray they will not be so anxious about his delicate condition that they will not enjoy having him at home.

Pray for Mrs. Hazel Smith as she has outpatient surgery this morning in Hammond.  Pray for her family as they entrust their mother/grandmother to medical staff.

Audrey Ballard Schexnayder
Born: February 11, 1927
Died: January 03, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2890913&fh_id=10545

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions

Operation Christmas Child

I know some people/classes got bags yesterday so they can fill them this month.  If you are like me and didn’t get one/some, the OCC boxes of bags will be on a table across from the kitchen of FBC, K.  If you did, your filled bag can be returned any time this month and placed in one of the containers under the same table.

Camp Living Waters

  • CLW requested kitchen items so they can set up individual kitchens at the camp
  • At least two people brought in items yesterday.
  • If you want to help them (and clean out at the same time), bring your donations to the stairwell by the office entrance.  Thanks!
  • We will have to do this in the few weeks in order to get them to CLW in a timely manner.

January Bible Study – Deuterononmy

Last night, I learned of two  churches teaching the January Bible Study.  If you are interested in participating in the study, please contact these churches or another one that may be teaching it.

  • Mt. Vernon – Began last night and will continue on Wednesdays and Sundays
  • New Zion – Begins Sunday and continues through Wednesday (Taught by Dr. Nathan Luce)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Daily Bible Reading for today – Genesis 1-3 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1-3

How is your blessings/thankfulness jar doing?  I am finding many things to include.  It is not too late to begin one….

“Surely Goodness and Mercy”

I hope your recognize that “goodness and mercy” all around you today.

Anna Lee