Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Wednesday Addition

We all know that nasty bug is going around.  Today, two ladies who are very special to me are sick.  Mrs. Kathryn Kuss was taken to North Oaks by ambulance this morning and has been admitted.  Mrs. Ruby Dillon is also sick and has an appointment at 1:45 in Hammond.  Today is “Miss” Ruby’s birthday, but this is surely not how she planned to spend her day.

Carol New does not have the bug, but keeps having things happen the “bum” her up.  Add her to your prayer list too.

Wednesday

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord 
and in the power of His might.  
Put on the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
~Ephesians 6:10-11, NKJV~

 

Elijah Roberts

Daniel and Kim Robers have a second son, Elijah.  Please pray for this growing family.

Mrs. Grace Chadwick (92)

“Miss” Grace has overcome her round with congestive heart failure and pneumonia to return to her home in Roseland.  Her family thanks you for your prayers.

Linda B. Williams

Linda will have eye surgery to repair a hole at 8 A.M. tomorrow at Ochsner in Metairie.  Please be in prayer for her.

Karen Miller’s Mom

Mrs. Rigby started the day doing very well yesterday, but later developed some complications.  Pray for Mrs. Rigby, Karen, and other family members.

Miranda Foster’s Mom

Miranda’s mom had a difficult weekend, but was given blood products to fight the effects of the leukemia.  She is still in ICU at MD Anderson, but is better.  Thank you for praying for her.

Truett A. Ricks of Richmond, leader in law enforcement, dies at age 78

Third Thursday

This week we will be having our monthly celebration at the cabin.  Come join us at 6:30.

Our Daily Bread – “Heaven Rejoices”

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Hymn of the Day – “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story”

I will sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me.

How He left his home in glory for the cross of Calvary.

Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me.

Sing it with the saints in glory, gathered by the crystal sea.

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/w/iwilsing.htm

I grew up singing this song frequently.  How about you?

Baptist Press

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Have a great day!  

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“You are a chosen race,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

a people for His possession,

so that you may proclaim the praises of the One

who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

~1 Peter 2:9~

 

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn continues to have some health issues.  She has had additional tests and will see the doctor again.  Please continue to pray for her.

Karen’s Miller’s Mom

“Miss” Nyra is in ICU, but had a relatively good night.  Pray for her as they wait for lab results.  Pray for Karen as she too.

Baby Eden

Baby Eden spent the third night in the hospital.  Pray she had a problem-free night and all test results continued to come back good.  That would be an indication her problem was viral.

Phillips Irwin Garner, Jr.
(February 25, 1956 – March 16, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2455297&fh_id=10545

Our Daily Bread – “Sweet Fragrance”

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Hymn of the Day – “When We Walk with the Lord”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Baptist Press

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Thank-you for reading and praying today.  You make a positive difference!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours,

and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain;

and it did not rain on the land

for three years and six months.

And he prayed again,

and the heaven gave rain,

and the earth produced its fruit.”

~James 5:17-18~

 

Dorothy McDaniel

Pray for “Miss” Dorothy as she prepares for surgery.

Karen Miller’s Mom

Mrs. Nyra Rigby will have surgery today in Alabama.  Pray for Karen and her family as they wait during surgery and stick close to Mrs. Rigby’s side for a while.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Betty Catherine has been moved to  Clearview Rehab.  Pray she continues to improve.

Jesse Dean

Jesse’s shoulder has limited movement following surgery and some rehab.  Pray he can get more improvement.

Patsy Benefield

Pray for Patsy as she continues to undergo tests to identify a problem and then begins appropriate treatment.

Justin Schneeweiss Family

Pray for Justin, Sarah, Tenley, and Baby-to-be as the family deals with lingering cold/respiratory problems.

Eden Batuyong

Three week old Eden’s fever is much better.  The doctors have not identified her problem yet, but the fever is not as bad as twenty-four hours ago.  Pray for complete healing so the family can go back to their home and their routine life.

Update: The fever is back up.  Please pray for baby Eden and her family.

“God is Not Dead”

A friend and her daughter have purchased 300 tickets to this movie so it can be shown in Hammond.  If you are interested in attending, please contact Carol Ann at 985 687-7814 or Betty at 985 969-5455.  The movie will be shown Saturday, March 22.  Tickets are $6.00 for the 10:45 movie and $7.50 for the 12:45 movie.  They already have the tickets “in-hand”, so make  a call and request the number you would like.  From all that I hear about the movie, we will be blessed by viewing it.

Our Daily Bread – “Perspective from the Clouds”

 http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “By and By”

The site I like to use for hymns is undergoing a period of construction.  I’ll check back with them later to see if I can use their link.  If not, “Trials dark on every hand, and we do not understand,  ….”.  Today, this does not apply to me, but it certainly does some days.  It seemed the most appropriate hymn to go with today’s devotional.

Third Thursday

We will be expecting lots of company Thursday night at the cabin.  You are invited to join us.  We always have a great time of fellowship and communion with God.

Team Kid

Last night, I was blessed to be able to share about the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering with the two older groups of children at FBC,K.  It is always so great to see how they absorb what they hear and remember what they heard last time.  I thank God for this opportunity.

Ladies’ Night: Chocolate and Friends

Mark your calendar for April 24th.  Stay tuned for more information.

Thank you for praying with many others today.  What a blessing it is to be able to count on your prayers joining lots of prayers from others!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“I was a stranger and you took Me in;

I was naked and you clothed Me.”

~Matthew 25:35b-36a, NKJV~

 

R.J. and Kendal Pike Batuyong’s baby, Eden

Eden, three weeks old, was admitted to the hospital last night.  She’s sick and undergoing tests to identify the problem.  Please pray for this young family.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Three new posts have been added.  Read the third one, the second one, and the first one, in that order.  Then, say a prayer for this family.

Susie Dees St. Alexander

Susie has left the heart hospital and is in Kentwood for rehab.  Pray for a complete recovery from heart surgery.

Mr. Buster Lee

Mr. Buster Lee is now hospitalized in Baton Rouge.  He is better, but some extra prayers will be good and very appreciated.

Lettie Mae Dillon 

(May 3, 1923 – March 15, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2454341&fh_id=10545

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Eat Healthy”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus Loves the Little Children”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesloves.htm

The comments before the lyrics say the refrain is often sung by little children.  I must confess I only knew this song as a “chorus”.  I think most, if not all of you, were like me.  That’s okay, because the lyrics are beautiful, meaningful, and easy to remember.  They convey the message of the song.

Have a great Lord’s Day.  Don’t try to take it away from Him.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“As far as the east is from the west,

so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

~Psalm 103:12~

Mrs. Anne Ellzey

Anne will be going home to her house after a long period of hospitals and rehab.  Pray for her as she makes this adjustment and for her caregivers as they help her.

Tommy Lawson

Tommy is making good progress following his heart surgery.  Keep praying for him.

Mrs. Martha Traylor

“Miss” Martha is hospitalized in McComb.  Keep her in your prayers.

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Betty Catherine is progressing well.  Thank you for your continued prayers for her.

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon

“Miss” Ferrie Gene is doing well at home.  Keep her in your prayers.

Sandra Gilliland Granger
(August 16, 1950 – March 13, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2453429&fh_id=10545

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Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Job Titles”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Our Best”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/ourbest.htm

I like the message of this song.  It has been one of my favorites for a long time.

Have a special day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“. . . The urgent request of a righteous person

is very powerful in its effect.”

~James 5:16~

 

Mr. Edward Garner

Mr. Edward Garner continues to improve and is scheduled to be released soon.  Thank God for his continued improvement.

Susan Rimes

Susan is improving after her fall last weekend.  Pray for her continued improvement.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Prone to Wander”

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Hymn of the Day – “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/o/comethou.htm

Baptist Press

Today’s articles are good and as varied as usual.  Some of you will be appreciative of the latest update on Pastor  Saeed Abedini who is still being held in Iran.

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I’m looking forward to another sunny day today.  Thank you, Lord, for providing variations in the weather so we can look forward to nice spring days or whatever days we favor.  Mine is certainly spring.  

Anna Lee