Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Monday

“I have called upon You,

for You will hear me, O God;

incline Your ear to me,

and hear my speech.”

~Psalm 17:6~

 

Luther Ricks’ problem has  been identified as a seizure.  He’ll not have to stay in the hospital.  Thank you for praying for him.

Pray for Andy Taylor.  He continues to have pain associated with shingles.

Smiley Conerly was in church Sunday following having back surgery Tuesday.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier is home.  Her recent surgery seems to have helped her back.

Kenneth Birch is still waiting for his back surgery which is scheduled for two weeks from today.

Patsy Benefield is still at North Oaks, but should be released soon.

This the the week with a 3rd Thursday, so we will be meeting at the cabin Thursday to eat, fellowship, have a Bible study, and a prayer time.  Contact me if you need more information.

Our Daily Bread: A heart of gratitude

http://odb.org/

Be alert to the possibility of bad weather later today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“This means tremendous joy to you, I know,

even though you are temporarily harassed by all kinds of trials and temptations.

This is no accident — it happens to prove your faith,

which is infinitely more valuable than gold …”

~1 Peter 1:6-7 PH~

Mr. Kenneth Felker is out of the hospital and feeling better thanks to three units of blood.  Thank God for that short hospital stay.  “Miss” Grace Helen fell a couple days ago.  Hopefully, she will be able to have knee replacement surgery one day.  Pray she gets there sooner rather than later.

Mrs. Juanita Lanbert fell Friday, but didn’t it could have been much worse.  Thank God for watching out for her.

Day-by-Day with Charles Swindoll: Press on

http://www.christianity.com/devotionals/day-by-day-charles-swindoll/

Have a great Lord’s Day!  Yes, it is His day.  Profit from Bible study and worship today.

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Jamie Schwartz is now stateside after serving another tour of duty in the Middle East.  Jamie, we are so proud of you and thankful you chose to serve our country as you do.  You are a real American hero!

Linda B. Williams is home now following Friday’s surgery.  Pray she continues to progress in a timely manner.

Joseph A. “Joe” Catha, Jr. was born September 29, 1935 and passed away at 3:10 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2012 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. He was 76, a native and resident of Amite.

Joe is survived by his wife of 52 years, Evelyn Andrus Catha, Amite; sister, Minnie Lou King and husband John Earl, Baton Rouge and many friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joe A. and Lucetta Davis Catha, Sr.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Fred and Cecile Andrus.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Bro. John Fulda officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA.

An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

Saturday

“But these things I plan won’t happen right away.

Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled.

If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass.

Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!”

~Habakkuk 2:3 LB~

David Allen

David Allen learned he has stage two bladder cancer and will begin treatment in two weeks.  Thank God for all He has brought David though so far.  Pray David and his family will continue to trust God to handle their lives, including health issues.  What a mighty God we serve!

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37601

Please take time to ready this story of John Harper and his Titantic journey.

Thought for the Day: YOU CAN’T PICK AND CHOOSE

Here is an “urban legend” regarding exams at Cambridge University which is still fun to read.

It is said that during an examination one day a bright young student popped up and asked the proctor to bring him Cakes and Ale.  The following dialog ensued:

Proctor:  I beg your pardon?

Student:  Sir, I request that you bring me Cakes and Ale.

Proctor:  Sorry, no.

Student:  Sir, I really must insist.  I request and require that you bring me Cakes and Ale.

At this point, the student produced a copy of the four-hundred-year old laws of Cambridge, written in Latin and still nominally in effect, and pointed to the section which read (roughly translated): “Gentlemen sitting examinations may request and require Cakes and Ale.”  Pepsi and hamburgers were judged the modern equivalent, and the student sat there, writing his examination and happily slurping away.

Three weeks later, the student was fined five pounds for not wearing a sword to the examination.

When we are study the law, we sometimes are careful to find those things which may benefit us, while trying to ignore the rest.  It happens with the Bible all the time.  Ever known anybody who only quoted the Bible when it was convenient for them (“Judge not that ye be not judged”)?  They want to get their “cakes and ale” but ignore the part about “wearing a sword”?  God’s Word isn’t like a cafeteria.  We don’t get to go through and pick out which parts we want and which parts we don’t like.

“For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.  For He who said, ‘Do not commit adultery,’ also said, ‘Do not murder.’  Now if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.  So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty.” (James 2:10-12)

Take delight in those parts of God’s law which give delight, but be ready to take the responsibility given by the rest of His law as well.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

 

Looking forward to the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will prepare their heart;

You will cause Your ear to hear.”

~Psalm 10:17~

The Thursday night Beth Moore ladies completed the study of James.  Ladies, thanks for your dedication and faithfulness.  The Sunday afternoon group skipped Easter, but will finish in three days.  Then, we will have a brunch on Saturday, the 21st, to celebrate completion of another Beth Moore study.  If you would like to join us at the cabin for the brunch, please feel free to join in the celebration.

Coming soon to FBC, Kentwood – 5th Sunday Singing on April 29th.  Come hear some of the musically talented people out church has been blessed to have.  The service will begin at 6:00 P.M.

VBS is scheduled for the first week of January.  Call the church office is you would like to volunteer to help.  Let’s make this one special to the children.

Photographs will be taken new week, Wednesday – Saturday, for the next edition of the church directory.  If you do now have your appointment scheduled, please call the church office.

The WMU Quarterly meeting will be April 16th at New Zion Baptist Church.  The meeting begins at 10:00 and concludes with  pot lunch.

Camp Living Waters will be having a Senior Adult Day Tuesday, April 17th at 10:00.  You can call the church office to sign up or sign the form in the front hallway of FBC.

I hope these dates are beneficial to you.  I did not include any youth or children activities, but you can contact a staff member or the church office for those dates.

Pray for Linda B. Williams as she has surgery at North Oaks this morning.

Thought for the Day: How gullible are we?

A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair, April 26, 1997. He was attempting to show how conditioned we have become to the alarmists practicing junk science and spreading fear of everything in our environment. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical “dihydrogen monoxide.” And for plenty of good reasons, since it can:

1. cause excessive sweating and vomiting
2. it is a major component in acid rain
3. it can cause severe burns in its gaseous state
4. accidental inhalation can kill you
5. it contributes to erosion
6. it decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes
7. it has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients

He asked 50 people if they supported a ban of the chemical dihydrogen monoxide. Forty-three said yes, six were undecided, and only one knew that the chemical was…

WATER!!!

The title of his prize winning project was, “How Gullible Are We?” The conclusion is obvious.

Religion is another area where people have a tendency to be gullible. Extreme examples can be found in David Koresh’s followers and the Heaven’s Gate cult. But it can happen any time we believe someone without checking out God’s Word to see if what is being taught is the truth. Faith does not mean blindly accepting whatever anyone (even a preacher) says.

John warned, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” (I John 4:1).

Use God’s Word to discern between what is true and what is false. And if you feel like living dangerously today, pour yourself a big tall glass of dihydrogen monoxide.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Boone Church of Christ
Boone, NC

Enjoy a great spring day provided by the Lord.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“In Him was life,  and the life was the light of men. …

That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.” 

~John 1:4, 9~

 

Marty and Sarabeth Simpson

Please be in prayer for us, Marty will be having hand surgery. His surgery date will be Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Sarabeth got the all clear to go back to school after having her tonsils out. Thanks for your prayers.

Thanks,
Marty, Gretchen, Micah & Sarabeth Simpson

Billy Carl Strickland

We talked with Darnell yesterday.  Billy Carl’s surgeon seems to think he removed ALL the cancer.  That would be awesome news!  Billy Carl will go back in two months for additional testing.

David Allen

Pray for David and Fannie as they see the doctor today to get the results of David’s biopsy.

 

Jadon Pailet

Jadon’s mom shared a brief video of Jadon coloring with his right hand, the one he could not move following surgery.  Jadon has been one miracle after another!

Thought for the Day: Give thanks for your friends

I heard about a farmer who was detained for questioning about an election scandal. The attorney asked him, “Did you sell your vote?”

The farmer said, “No sir, not me. I voted for that there fella ’cause I liked him.”

The attorney said, “Come, now, I have evidence that he gave you fifty dollars for a vote.”

The farmer said, “Well, now, it’s plain common sense that when a fella gives you fifty dollars you like him.”

I suppose that’s one way to define a friend. In fact, Solomon said, “Many entreat the favor of the nobility, and every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.” (Proverbs 19:6).

But, a true friend involves a depth of relationship. It’s someone you enjoy doing things with, someone you enjoy talking with, someone you wouldn’t hesitate to turn to in times of need. Solomon lets us know how important friends are in the difficult times of life:

“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” (Eccl. 4:9-12).

Give thanks to God for the friends who are a blessing in your life. And let those friends know how special they are to you.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Boone Church of Christ
Boone, NC

 

Thanks to all who pray each day.  Your prayers mean so much to so many.  If you ever have a praise, a request, or an update, please feel free to send me a message so I can include it.  

Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

Christy Mouery Haynes is asking that you pray for Brady’s Mom Peggy Haynes this morning. She’s been in the hospital since last Wed! She has an infection in her arm, that they can not seem to knock out w/the meds. Today they are going to go in and surgically remove the pockets of infection that remain. Please pray that she can finally start healing & come home ♥
From Gloria Gill
I just received a text for Lee Ann Gill mother of Brain Mclain that had the wreck this week end. She said that Brian is in a vegetative state due to brain stem injury. His coma has come from a 2 to a 4 so this means his brain is healing but damage is go great that it is going to take a lot of time. His family is with him now and he has moved for Lee Ann and his Dad. Please continue to pray for this young man and his family. Thank all of you that sent me messages and thank you so much for the prayers, they are still needed.

Baptist Press article that is timely and inspiring

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37558