Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

9/11 (9th Anniversary)

“Cast all your anxiety on Him,

because He cares for you.”

~1 Peter 5:7~

Please pray for the families who suffered losses nine years ago today and for the families who have suffered losses because of someone who helped in the aftermath of 9/11.  Pray for our country!

Robbie Lynn C. Kirby and Erin Evanoff are both working to get their pain eased following procedures done Thursday.  Pray for both of them to have a good day today.

Pray for Rev. Bobby Eads as he continues to have heart issues.  He is wearing a monitor so the doctor can assess his situation better.

My cousin, Scott, has been taken to a hospital in Alexander, LA.  He will not be near any of his family.  Pray for Scott and his family to depend on God to get them through this very difficult time.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…”

Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

IMAGINE HAVING THE world’s most valuable masterpiece, a work of art that would bring thirty or forty million dollars if you auctioned it…

Then imagine that instead of taking that masterpiece to the auction, you took it to a pawn shop, pawned it for twenty bucks, and blew the whole wad on crayons and paper so you could decorate your own walls.

Or imagine being offered a lifetime pass to the city’s best buffet spread, only to reject it in favor of one meal at a truck stop.  Silly?  Ludicrous?  Absolutely insane?  All of that and more.   People with even an ounce of sense don’t squander glory on garbage.  But that’s what idolatry is.  That’s what the people of Judah were doing in Jeremiah’s day, and that’s what we do with alarming ease today.

Think about how much God is worth.  He can create anything, so whatever we have, He has something better.  He governs and sustains everything, so every circumstance we encounter must bow to Him.  And He has promised lavish blessings for eternity, so all our cravings will be exgtravagantly exceeded by His good gifts.  Logically, there’s nothing we would take in exchange for a relationship with this God.  Practically, that’s exactly what we often do.  Chris Tiegreen, “Garbage and Glory,” The One Year Worship The King Devotional, June 5

“Has a nation changed its gods, which are not gods?

But My people have changed their Glory for what does not profit.”

~Jeremiah 2:11~

Baptist Press Stories for Sep. 10, 2010
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VIEWPOINT: To reach Muslims, trade fear for love
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33670
Judge overturns ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33671
2nd state exec questions Ezell nomination; 2 NAMB trustees counter with support
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33669
Kan.-Neb. reduces CP allocation; economy, ‘direct missions’ giving cited
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33672
INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: Venezuelans protest land seizures, street violence; …
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33673
Student marvels at Hugo’s transformation
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33674
FIRST-PERSON: The secret to praying for Muslims
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33675
FIRST-PERSON: Deciding what and what not to cover
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33676

Have a blessed day!  Plan some time to prepare your heart, your body, and your schedule for the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday Evening

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is hospitalized in Covington.  Please keep her and Mr. Phillip in your prayers.

Don Goynes
(October 5, 1940 – September 9, 2010)

A resident of Montpelier, he died on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1940 in Pine Grove and was 69 years of age. Mr. Goynes was a life long member of Shiloh Baptist Church and a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Goynes; 5 sons, Duane, Tim, Troy, Buddy and Dylan Goynes; 5 grandchildren, Corey, Laura, Kayla, Megan and Colton Goynes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denzil and Ruby Goynes; 3 brothers, Lee, June and Jay Goynes. Visitation at Shiloh Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and from 10 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2010. Services conducted by Bro. Laverne King. Interment Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Angel Tree Prison Fellowship, P. O. Box 1550, Merrifield, VA 22116 or atwww.angeltree.org.

Friday

“My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness

And Your salvation all the day . . .

I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD;

I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only.”

~Psalm 71:15-16, NKJV~

CaringBridge

I don’t know about you, but I have learned so much about faith as I have followed the posts written by Callie’s family.

Since today is Friday, let play for all those involved in high school football games. We can pray for players, coaches, refs., bus drivers, bands, cheerleaders, dancers, and fans.  Pray for safety of all and for good sportsmanship as they participate or watch the game.

SELLING OUR SOULS


You may have read this unusual story that was reported through the AFP news organization several years ago:

A 24-year-old man in Shanghai tried to sell his soul on China’s most popular auction website and managed to get 58 bids before operators pulled his ad.  The man posted his announcement on Taobao (a site similar to eBay) last week asking a starting price of 10 yuan ( 1.23 US dollars).  But the company decided that selling one’s soul was inappropriate and deleted the ad on Friday.  By then there were 58 bids from people with the highest at 681 yuan (84 dollars).  “We pulled down the posting because we think only God can control souls,” said Taobao’s public relations manager Tao Ran.

Why would a man agree to sell his soul for as little as a dollar and a quarter?  The truth is, I’m not all that surprised because I know of others who were willing to sell their souls for a measly amount.  Judas was willing to do it for thirty pieces of silver.  For Achan (Joshua 7), it was a robe, five pounds of silver and a bar of gold.  For Elisha’s servant (I Kings 5), it was 150 pounds of silver and two sets of clothing.  For Esau, it was a bowl of soup.

If you’re willing to be even more honest, you know that there are people all around you who have sold their souls for something of little value.  Maybe you’ve even done it yourself.  Maybe you’ve spent so much time making money to gather “the finer things of life” that you have no time or energy left for God.  Maybe you’ve cheated others (like the IRS or health insurance companies) thinking they’ll never miss it and no one will ever be the wiser.  Maybe your desire for riches has clouded your judgment and caused you to do something that has damaged your integrity.

Jesus once said,  “What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matthew 16:26)

The question was intended to be rhetorical.  There’s nothing in this world (nor everything in the world combined) that begins to equal the value of your soul.  Bill Gates and all of his fellow billionaires don’t have enough money to even make an opening offer.  So, don’t ever put a price tag on your soul.  Not on eBay.  Not in your workplace.  Not in your daily life.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

You man be interested in reading this Baptist Press article, “Restoring Honor”.

Have a great day!  Please take time today to “Count Your Blessings” and thank God for them.

Anna Lee

Thursday Evening

Erin Evanoff‘s biopsy well well.  Robbie Lynn Kirby‘s surgery went well.  Please pray for both of these young women as they await lab reports next week.

Mr. Charles Bridges has a stent now for a heart blockage.  He did well.  Pray for him as he continues the recovery process.

Mr. Jimmy Tolar continues to need our prayers.  His health problems seems to come on suddenly and in unison.  Pray for him and “Miss” Naomi as they get through a difficult time.

Steve Sanders said his grandpaw, Mr. Clifton Womack, is doing well.  He will be in rehab in Hammond for about ten more days.  Pray he continues to do well.

Pray for Whitney Kliesch as he continues to heal at home with his family.

Mr. Charles Stogner passed away.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Thursday

Whoever wants to be great must become a servant.

~Mark 10:43 (MSG)~

Pray for the family and friends of Caroline Crouch as they celebrate her life today.

Pray for Robbie Lynn C. Kirby as she has surgery again.  She is already at the hospital this morning.

Pray for Erin Evanoff as she has a biopsy today.  This will help determine the extent of her cancer.

Continue to pray for my Tolleson relatives.  Scott is home.  He will receives some health services there.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

A COUPLE FROM Bakersfield, California had just purchased a new boat, but were experiencing some serious problems…

No matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t get their 22-foot boat going.  It was very sluggish no matter which way they turned, no matter how much power was applied.  After about an hour of trying to make it go, they made their way over to a nearby marine, hoping someone there could tell them what was wrong.

A thorough check on the topside of the boat revealed that everything was in perfect working condition.  The engine ran fine, the out drive went up and down, and the propeller was the correct size and pitch.  Then, one of the marina guys jumped in the water to check underneath.

He came up choking on water because he was laughing so hard.

Under the boat…still strapped securely in place…was the trailer…

When God looks “under” your life, what does He see?  Are you strapped to some sin that is slowly pulling you under?

“Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they shall see God.”

~Matthew 5:8~

Make this day, a gift from the Lord, meaningful!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

Pray for Erin Evanoff as she has a biopsy tomorrow.

Pray for Robbie Lynn C. Kirby as she has surgery tomorrow.

Robbie Lynn will be having her next surgery in the morning to remove her cervix and hopefully any cancer that may be there. Her doctor is a specialist in the field of robotic surgery and will be removing it robotically. Should all go well she will maybe go home the next day on Fri. Regardless of how good the doctor is she could use everyones prayers and God’s help in performing the surgery and pray that this will remove any cancer that is left. We will give God the praise and glory. Thanks for your prayers.

Robert Callihan

Tuesday Afternoon

I saw Bonnie K. Kelsey today.  She had some medical tests today.  If the results of the test allow her to take medication for her thyroid problem, she will do that rather than have surgery.  Pray for her as she waits for an opinion on what is the best treatment for her.

Caroline Alyse Crouch
(March 28, 1955 – September 5, 2010)

A resident of Amite, she passed away at 7:46 p.m. on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. She was born March 28, 1995 in Covington and was 15 years of age. Caroline attended Oak Forest Academy and was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite. She enjoyed playing the piano, dancing and listening to music, swimming, shopping, caring for her dogs and most of all, spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her mother, Mary Ann Crouch Goldsby, Amite; step-father, Daniel Goldsby, Amite; 2 sisters, Mallory Crouch, Amite and Ashli Passey, Pensacola, FL; brother, Hardy Goldsby, Amite; grandmothers, Ursula Sherman, Amite and Sylvia Crouch, Amite; step grandparents, Gloria Knapps, Jackson, LA and Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Goldsby, Jr., Jackson, LA. She was preceded in death by her father, William Bryan Crouch; grandfathers, William Franklin Sherman, Sr. and Quitman Crouch; great-grandmother, Mary Ann Cefalu. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. on Thursday until Mass of Christian Burial at 4 p.m. Thursday. Services conducted by Fr. Joe Camilleri . Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, 2nd floor, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 or at www.cff.org.

I think Caroline’s brave battle with cystic fibrosis reminds many of us of Corey Diddon and others who have fought that battle.  It’s a real blessing for family and friends to look back thanking God for all the sweet memories we have.  Continue to pray for Caroline’s family and many friends as they face the coming days relying on those sweet memories and looking forward to seeing her again in heaven.  Thankfully, cystic fibrosis and many other terrible diseases do not exist in heaven.  We have a lot to look forward to if we choose to join them in heaven.  I trust you have made that decision.  If not, it’s not too late.

Monday Addition

Please be in prayer for the Roma.

There have been some changes in tolerance of Roma in Europe.  Pray for this situation.  You can find other articles by doing a search.

I received this request to share with you.

I have a special prayer request.

The Mayor of Krakow is pressured by the Catholic church to evict us from our ministry center for having prayer meetings in a Government owned building. We rent from a private man who rents the whole building from the city of Krakow.

The city has sent out control officers to validate the claim that we are praying and worshiping in our ministry center.

Of course the claim was found to be true, now the Mayor told our land lord of our ministry center to evict us or they will evict him from renting the entire building.

We fly to America on Tuesday, so we may loose our ministry center while we are in the USA and I don’t know what will happen to our ministry supplies???

Pray that God will allow us to continue to rent this space for our ministry center and that the government officials will not evict us or remove our ministry supplies while we are not here in Poland to save our stuff or to defend ourselves.

Thank you for praying!!!

Z Bogiem, Jerry and family

Monday – Labor Day

God has reserved a priceless inheritance
for his children.
It is kept in heaven for you,
pure and undefiled,
beyond the reach of change and decay.
~1 Peter 1:4 (NLT)~


My cousin Karen Landry of New Orleans La. is in the process of facing her upcoming meeting with Jesus (I don’t want to say death I guess) I made her a caringbridge site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/karenlandry
Please visit it for more information on her. Cancer has spread to the brain. It started in the lymph nodes. She is in East Jefferson Hospital in Metaire. Hospice has been called. Her mother is 82 and has severe demitia. She is a strong catholic woman but now she is blaming God and making statements that It is God’s fault for not healing her. Please pray for all the family.
Thanks
Cyndi Marshall

Pray for Erin Evanoff as she has a biopsy Thursday.

Pray for Whitney Kliesch as he continues to heal from his military accident at home with his family.

I’ll post the obituary for Caroline Crouch when one becomes available.  Please remember to continue to pray for her family and friends.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

A WOMAN WENT to her gynecologist and said, “Doctor, I have a serious problem and desperately need your help…

My baby is not even 1-year-old and I’m pregnant again.  I don’t want kids so close together.” The doctor said, “Okay, what do you want me to do?”   She said, ‘I want you to end my pregnancy, and I’m counting on your help with this.”  The doctor thought for a moment and then said, “I think I have a better solution for your problem, and it’s less dangerous for you too.”

She smiled, thinking the doctor was going to accept her request.  He then continued, “You see, in order for you not to have to take care of two babies at the same time, let’s kill the one in your arms.  This way, you could rest some before the other one is born.  If we’re going to kill one of them, it doesn’t matter which one it is.  There would be no risk for your body if you chose the one in your arms.”

The woman was horrified and responded, “How terrible!  It’s a crime to kill a child!”  “I agree,” the doctor replied, “But you seemed to be okay with it, so I thought that was the best solution.”  The doctor smiled, realizing that he had made his point.

There is no difference in killing a child that has already been born, and one that still in the womb.

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:18; cf. Luke 1:39-41“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:18; cf. Luke 1:39-41

Have a great holiday!

Anna Lee