Praises, Requests, & Updates – Page 227

Sunday

“Do your own work well,

and then you will have something to be proud of.

But don’t compare yourself with others.”

~Galatians 6:4 CEV~

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell has the boot cast off. She is scheduled to be home Wednesday.

Mission Trip

The youth of FBC, Amite left yesterday for a mission trip to Spain. Pray for them as God uses them to reach other.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

“Pace Yourself”

http://odb.org/2014/05/25/pace-yourself/

Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.

~Mark 6:31~

“So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.”

~Luke 5:16~

“Safe in the Arms of Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/f/safearms.htm

Remember the reason for this holiday. It is not about swimming, eating, camping, playing ball, barbecuing, etc. It is a day to remember and honor those who died protecting our country. We wouldn’t have the freedoms we cherish without them.

Anna Lee

Saturday's Second Addition

Jan Yarborough called with an update on her brother-in-law, Don McDaniel. He has now had four stents put in his heart , but the two done several years ago are blocked. Don will be able to go home from Ochsner, Baton Rouge, in a few days with the understanding he will see his doctor in two weeks to make a decision about the two blockages, Don’s kidneys are not functioning normally, but that will be addressed after the heart issues are handled. He had a good night last night. Thank-you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for Don and his family.

Friday Addition

Don McDaniel

Both Frankie Gehringer and Jan Yarborough (sister-in-law) sent a request for prayer for Don. He is at St. Elizabeth in Gonzales and will move to OLO to have heart cauterization and kidney function tests. Please pray for Don and his family.

Mrs. Sam Cutrer

James Rimes sent me a note requesting prayer for her. She is having surgery June 2nd. Both she and her husband need your prayers.

Mr. Burnell Simpson

Mr. Burnell has had three heart by-passes. He’s doing well and should be back in Kentwood soon. Please continue to pray.

Charlie “Tony” Carter

Born: September 06, 1930
Died: May 23, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2531698&fh_id=10545

Susan “Sue” Williams

Born: December 25, 1940
Died: May 22, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2531780&fh_id=10545

Friday

“I assure you:

Whoever does not welcome

the kingdom of God like a little child

will never enter it.”

~Mark 10:15, HCSB~

Kathryn Kuss

Please continue to pray for “Miss” Kathryn. She looked good yesterday. She has an appointment with an arthritis specialist scheduled for Thursday.

A Friend

Pray for a friend who learned last week that she has a brain tumor. The good news is that she will receive a treatment similar to the one I had. Thank God for this special blessing.

Another Friend

Another friend has a problem that has not been diagnosed yet, but medical tests are continuing. Please pray for him.

Allie Dillon

“Miss” Allie fell and required seventeen stitches in her knee. Pray for good healing and no permanent walking problems.

Hatchels

Boyd is flying to Virginia today. He will get to visit his parents before he flies home. I’m praying for safe travels, great work experiences, and good family time, as well as his family he is leaving behind.

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Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

Our Daily Bread – “More than We Deserve”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

“He has not dealt with us according to our sins,

nor punished us according to our iniquities.”

~Psalm 103:10~

“I was blind but now I see!”

~John 9:25~

“Amazing Grace”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/m/a/amazing_grace.htm

I’m thanking God for all He has done for me, especially my salvation. What are you thanking him for today?

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Give thanks to the LORD!

Call upon His name;

make known His deeds among the peoples!”

Psalm 105:1

Norman Stuart

A specialist has been called in to help identify the source of the temperature Norman has been running the past couple of days. Please keep praying.

Tom and Gail Brister

Pray for Gail as she gets therapy to begin using her left hand again. Pray for Tom as he prepares for surgery of the arteries in his neck on June 25th.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/537d5eaccb16b4ea3bad1374

Homebound – Please say special prayers for these homebound people.

Joe and Othell Williams

Ed and Jeanette McGehee

Phillip and Annie Bell Harrell

Catherine Yarborough

Kathryn Kuss

Shirley Frazier

Betty Catherine Hatcher

Carolyn Sue McKinney Redmond

Born: January 20, 1952
Died: May 20, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2527876

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Devotional, Scripture, and Song

“Listening”

http://odb.org/?tz=-07

“Oh, that I had one to hear me!”

~Job 31:35~

“What a Friend We have in Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/f/wafwhij.htm

Have a wonderful day. Take time to do something for someone outside your family. You’ll be richly blessed.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

~Luke 19:10~

Mrs. Lucy Goynes

Debi Bales asks that we pray for her mother, “Miss” Lucy. She fell yesterday morning. At North Oaks, they admitted her because she has pneumonia. Please pray.

Mrs. Elwood Courtney

“Miss” Hortance fell Sunday and broke her hip. She is at Ochsner in Baton Rouge where she had surgery yesterday. The Courtneys live in Holden and are the parents of David’s sister-in-law, Janie Alford. Both of Janie’s parents are in their 90’s.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier

“Miss” Shirley is about the same. She looks good and is certainly entertained by her granddaughter. Caiden brings her lots of love, joy, and entertainment.

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Harrell

Mr. Phillip looks good. He is always so pleasant and appreciative of visitors. “Miss” Annie Bell will be going to the doctor in Covington today to see if her leg is healed enough for the boot cast to be removed. She is having trouble with a nagging cough and will be seen by a specialist.

Mrs. Hellen Morris

Lauree said her mother is content at Kentwood rehab where she is getting some physical therapy. With improvement, she will be able to return to Spring Creek.

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Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Anchors in the Storm”

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Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid;

for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 NIV

“In Times Like These”

http://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/ruth_cye_jones/in_times_like_these-lyrics-914155.html

We all have “those days” when everything seems to go wrong, but Jesus is the same and always there for us. He is like the anchor in the devotional. Learn to depend on Him.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I sought the Lord,

and he answered me.”

~Psalm 34:4a~

Rest assured, He hears us and answers in one of three ways – Yes, No, or Wait!

Charles Miller

Charles Miller of Hillsdale, was injured in a hay-fluffing accident yesterday. Thankfully, he will be okay soon.

Johnnie “Lil Man” Santangello

“Lil Man” continues to have good days. He certainly is looking forward to getting to come home from Arizona for a visit. He and his family thank you for your prayers.

Audrey L. Vernon

Born: November 30, 1939
Died: May 18, 2014

http://mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/id/2525795

Operation Christmas Child (Thanks to Margaret Carter of Tickfaw Baptist Church)

Pray for Operation Christmas Child team delivering shoeboxes this week in the Phillipines. One of the team members is from Bush, La. & is our Area Leader.
“Yesterday I received a thank you letter and photo from 10-year old Ana Mae in the Philippines. She was wearing the pink gathered skirt and yellow and pink top I sent in the shoebox and looked so adorable in it. I was touched by something she wrote. She said she had nothing to give me but she hoped JESUS would give me many gifts. He has and continues to bless me every day.” – Ruthie C.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Once Upon A Time”

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Matthew 24:32–44

Parable of the Fig Tree

Mark 13:28–31; Luke 21:29–33

32 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that 5it is near—at the doors! 34 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

Mark 13:32–37; Luke 21:34–36

36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of 6heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40 Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. 42 Watch therefore, for you do not know what 7hour your Lord is coming. 43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known what 8hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

“What is it Were Today?”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/a/whatifit.htm

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Young at Heart

You are invited to New Zion Baptist Church this morning at 10:30 for their monthly “Young at Heart”. This morning there will be a guest performing followed by a pot-luck lunch.

God’s Storehouse in Amite

We are still collecting peanut butter for God’s Storehouse to share with families who need food. You are welcome to bring your donation to FBC, Kentwood (office entrance) or to deliver it to God’s Storehouse yourself. Thanks for helping to meet a current need.

Thanks for praying today. Your prayers touch many families.

Anna Lee

Monday

“As is Your name, O God,

So is Your praise to the ends of the earth.”

~Psalm 48:10a, NASB~

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn fell at home Saturday. She was checked out, but thankfully, did not break any bones. Pray for her.

Mr. Burnell Simpson

Mr. Burnell is not “up to par”. His heart tests will hopefully lead the doctor to know what needs to be done. Pray for him and for his primary caregiver, Sherry Simpson.

Mrs. Jean Easley

Jean continues to be in St. Helena Hospital and will be there for a while longer. Pray for Joe as he sees about Jean. He has been a faithful caregiver.

Mrs. Evelyn Bridges

Thanks to J.C. and Debbie Miller for transporting “Miss” Evelyn to and from church yesterday. It was good to see her at church. She certainly was wearing a big smile!

Mr. Norman Stuart

Norman continues to improve. The last scan showed improvement. The doctor does not plan to do a scan today. Keep pray for Norman and Nell.

Mr. Harrell Sharkey

Harrell is scheduled for a shoulder replacement. Pray for him as he prepares for and undergoes this procedure.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/53795df8af3d7936479ad2bd

I admire Macy’s parents who have stuck with her through these difficult days. Their love for her and their faith in God is clearly evident.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Interruptions”

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Jesus Heals a Sick Woman – Mark 5: 21-34

21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered round him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. 23 He pleaded earnestly with him, ‘My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.’ 24 So Jesus went with him.

A large crowd followed and pressed round him. 25 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. 26 She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse. 27 When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, 28 because she thought, ‘If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.’ 29 Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering.

30 At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned round in the crowd and asked, ‘Who touched my clothes?’

31 ‘You see the people crowding against you,’ his disciples answered, ‘and yet you can ask, “Who touched me?”’

32 But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it. 33 Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. 34 He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.’

“He Touched Me”

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This is one of my favorite Bible lessons, but then, I have many.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.”

~1 Timothy 2:8~

S.N.A.K.

Parents of Children, remember that tonight is the first S.N.A.K. (Sunday Night Activities for Kids at FBC,K).

Young at Heart

Tuesday, New Zion Baptist Church will host people from the community for a pot-luck lunch and have some entertainment. I will ask about the entertainment and tell you who it is scheduled to be.

Special Singing

James Rimes’ group will be singing in Roseland this morning at 11:00. I know you are welcome to attend.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“A New Bucket List”

http://odb.org/2014/05/18/a-new-bucket-list/

“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.

Honor one another above yourselves.”

~Romans 12:10~ NIV

“Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these

my brethren,

ye have done it unto me.”

~Matthew 25:40~

“Others”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/h/others.htm

Have a great Lord’s Day! My Sunday School lesson is on restoring hope. That’s certainly a way of helping others.

Anna Lee

Saturday Afternoon

Gail Brister

Continue to pray for Gail as she waits for her left wrist to heal and continues to deal with the pain as well as a reaction to her pain medication.

Norman Stuart

The last scan is better than the previous one. The doctor is hopeful! Please keep praying.

Kentucky Disaster Relief

May 12

Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief is deploying two flood recovery units and mud-out volunteers to Paris, Michigan to help with flood response caused by heavy rains and snow/ice melt. Teams will leave early Thursday morning for a week deployment. We are still seeking volunteers to complete these teams.

May 17

Update from Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief Department:
Two of our disaster relief volunteers who are in Michigan responding to flooding were involved in an automobile accident yesterday afternoon, May 16, 2014.
It is with heavy hearts as we share the news that Bob Waldron, a long time Disaster Relief Volunteer passed away yesterday as a result of this accident. Early indications are that Bob suffered a massive heart attack that contributed to the accident. Robert (Bob) Waldron was 79 years old. He resided in Mt. Washington, Kentucky and was a member of Southeastern Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife Janice.
Buford “Butch” Turley is in stable but critical condition at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His wife’s name is Wanda. They live in Frankfort, Kentucky and are members of Millville Baptist Church.

Coy Webb will be traveling to Michigan this morning to be with the families and the remaining Disaster Relief Recovery Teams who are continuing to serve in the Paris, Michigan area.

Please pray:

For the Waldron and Turley families and those who will be coming alongside and ministering to them in the coming days.

For the remaining teams serving in Michigan for safety and focus as they continue to serve the victims of the flooding in Michigan.

For Coy as he travels today to Michigan.

For the Kentucky Disaster Relief family as they grieve the loss of this DR brother.

At the worksite where Bob Waldron and Butch Turley served yesterday before leaving and before this tragic accident occurred, the homeowner prayed with Butch to receive Christ before they left! Giving our God all the praise for this news amidst this difficult time.

Both work teams that remain in Michigan are out on jobsites today. Please pray for these teams.