Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Monday

Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain.

Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.

~Psalm 127:1~

 

 

Donna Fay Miller had cataract surgery Thursday and did well.  Pray for her as she has the surgery  on the other eye this Thursday.

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon “graduated” from her home health services.  Thank God for the progress she has made.  Mr. “Cete” gets my vote for the best and most attentive caregiver!  I thank God we can call them our dear friends.

 

 

Pray for families with family members at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home.  It is in the process of closing the business in Kentwood and opening a new facility in the area near North Oaks.  Each family has big decisions to make about the care of their loved ones.  Pray for each family during this time.

 

 

Read the Bible – Reflect on God as “Protector” and catch up on any readings you missed this week.

 

 

 

Georgia Barnett State Offering is for mission work in Louisiana.  Here is a poster that shows how 100% of the money given to this offering goes to mission work in our state.

https://georgiabarnette.org/about-gbo/

 

 

God gave you this day.  How are you giving Him a portion of your day in return?

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday

“Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest.

~Exodus 34:21~

Mrs. Ruby Dillon “graduated” from all her therapies Friday.  Mr. Cete will be her lead therapist now.  They got out and visited with us Thursday.  We are so thankful for the improvement she has made.  Please keep “Miss” Ruby and Mr. “Cete” in your prayers.
Others who need our continued prayers:
  • Phillip Strickland
  • Buddy Waller
  • Linda Callihan
  • Catherine Yarborough
  • Debbie Miller
  • Ed and Jeanette  Maghee
  • Annie Belle Harrell

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 44
  • Psalm 107: 1-23
  • Hebrews 8

 

 

Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana Missions – https://georgiabarnette.org/fast-facts/

Most Baptists in our state are unaware of how important the Georgia Barnett Offering is in the work of Louisiana Baptist all during the year.  Spend some time on the site I just listed and learn more about our ministries because of this special offering.  One hundred percent of the money given through this offering goes to continue these ministries.  I know you will learn more by reading this site.  You will also know how important your giving is to these and other ministries.  Check the board by the piano to see how we are progressing with this offering.

 

 

Have a wonderful day.  Give part of this day to making this world a better place for others.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday Additions

Please pray for Bro. Darrell’s dad.  He had a spell that suggested a possible heart attack.  Mr. Miller is considering whether or not to have an angiogram.  Pray for the right decision for him.

 

 

Buddy Morris is doing well.  Next week, he will have chemo Wed. – Friday.  Keep praying for him.

 

 

Glenda Harrell is doing well and looking forward to getting back in her own “wheels”.  Please continue to pray for her.

 

 

Nick Lascaro of Amite passed out yesterday.  Today, he’s having open heart surgery at St. Tammany.  Pray all goes well for him.

 

 

David’s weekly report.  He’s not feeling well, but continues to look forward to tests that may identify his problem.  Please keep praying.

Friday

For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’‘

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”

~Revelation 7:17~

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 43
  • Song of Solomon 5:9-16
  • Hebrews 7

 

 

Mission Opportunities

  • Mission Project Day – Saturday, Sept. 15 in Fellowship Hall
  • Paperback Bibles for Jail Ministry (Always collecting)
  • Items for Friendship House (Due Sunday, Sept. 16th)
  • WMU meeting featuring Kay Bennett (Sept. 17th at Hillsdale)
  • Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana Missions
  • Fall Food Round-up for Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home (Due Sept. 16th)
    • BBQ Sauce
    • Cleaning Supplies
    • Canned Fruit
    • Laundry Detergent
    • Instant Oatmeal
    • Instant Potatoes
    • Sugar
    • Tea
    • Velveeta Cheese
  • Mission Classes
    • Children – Wednesdays at 6 P.M.
    • Youth – Sundays at 5 P.M.

 

 

Thank-you for reading, doing, and praying.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.

Psalm 128:1-2

 

 

Baptist Press –  http://www.bpnews.net/

 

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

Georgia Barnett Offering for Louisiana Missions

Behind the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering

Following God’s plan for her life led Georgia Barnette to New Orleans, Louisiana. It was October of 1901 when she arrived at First Baptist Church in New Orleans to do missionary work. She immediately fell in love with the city, its history, its diversity and its needs. Her work as “church visitor” soon included some work with the women as well.

Contact with the recently organized Woman’s Missionary Union of Louisiana opened her eyes to the needs for Christ and for mission endeavors throughout the state. She was elected to be the first full-time, paid executive director/treasurer of WMU in Louisiana. In this role she engaged women in churches with God’s mission that people might come to know the Savior.

Telling the stories of God at work from south Louisiana to north, from east to west, was important to Miss Georgia. Hundreds of hand-written letters to churches and women’s groups effectively led Louisiana Baptists to pray fervently for state missions. She challenged them to give to state missions. She encouraged their personal involvement. The spirit of giving that she inspired planted a ground work for the Week of Prayer for State Missions and what is now the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering. Her example is a model for prayer and giving today.

 

 

 

Margie Wilkinson Cutrer‘s heart problem turned out to be stress.  Lord, help people to not be so stressed.  What a difference that would make in this world.  How I wish everyone knew you and could give their problems over to you.

 

 

Gordon – Thankfully, the storm named Gordon went north of us and caused no trouble here.  Pray for those who had some damage in the storm.  Pray for those who are without electricity.

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 41
  • Song of Solomon 5:1-8
  • Hebrews 5

 

 

Have a great time at Bible study, prayer meeting, choir practice, missions, band practice, or whatever your church provides on Wednesday nights.  

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

“God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth

and tell it in love —

like Christ in everything.” 

~Ephesians 4:15 The Message~

 

 

Pray for Jimmy and Linda Williams.  His kidney function remains about the same. not the best.  He is still hospitalized in Covington.

 

 

Glenda Harrell will give the heart problem a second try at improvement today, a stent, today in Covington.  Let’s pray hard that all goes well today.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 40
  • Psalm 106:1-24
  • Hebrews 4

 

 

 

Pray for all those who may possible be traveling in less than desirable conditions later today and tonight.  Make wise decisions.

 

 

Hurricane Gordon is coming as a category one storm.  Be prepared.  It shouldn’t be too bad.  Reports are that we may lose power, so get ready for that.  Be safe, rather than sorry.

Anna Lee

Monday

I had trouble getting this to post earlier, so I trying again.

 

This is what the LORD says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:

“I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.

~Isaiah 48:17 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Today, as we continue to pray for all the local needs, I would like to add two names of people some of you many not know.

  1. Carl Wayne Stevens is having more health issues.  He is living in northern Mississippi now.  Please pray for him and his family.
  2. Margie Wilkinson Cutrer is from Amite.  She is in Lakeview in Covington with some heart concerns.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

 

 

Read the Bible

  1. Reflect on God as Deliverer.
  2. Catch up on any readings you may have missed.

 

 

It takes many people working together to do what we do for Operation Christmas Child and the jail ministry.  Today, once again I have to thank a couple for their generous donation of items needed.

 

 

It’s time to focus on the Georgia Barnett Offering for state (Louisiana) missions.  http://waylonbailey.com/2016/09/17/who-is-georgia-barnett-and-what-difference-does-it-make/

 

 

Have a wonderful day as you serve Him.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“So get rid of your old self, which made you live as you used to — the old self that was being destroyed by its deceitful desires.

Your hearts and minds must be made completely new, and you must put on the new self, which is created in God’s likeness and reveals itself in the true life that is upright and holy.”

~Ephesians 4:22-24 GNT~

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden.  She desires to be back in God’s house, but she is not able at this time.

 

 

“Brooklyn who is 5 years is sick and going through numerous tests. Her Granddaddy, James Walker, asks that we remember her in our prayers. This family resides in Brookhaven. Thank you.”

 

 

Mike Moore got much better news than a few days ago.

Just got the call! Thank you for all your prayers. The doctor said that they do not think it’s cancer and the spot is so insignificant but wants him to come back in 3 months and do another pet scan just to compare. This is a huge relief to us. Thank you again for all the support for our family. We are blessed!

 

 

Miranda Erwins share this update on Bryan Tate.

Latest update: Bryan started his 2nd day of treatment at 6:00 pm today. His nurse said he is only her 2nd patient to not have a reaction to the first days Chemo!

Doing good. Loves to read all the comments, thanks everyone for the prayers & support.

A word about his EXCEPTIONALLY SPECIAL & his #1 nurse, Jayme Durbin. She is tops! She’s the reason he is still at MDA. Sunday he decided to come home & not do the treatments. She talked to him a long time and he’s still here. He requested that she be his nurse when she’s on duty. They made it happen and I think we have a new family member! I’ve always wanted a sister! We all love her & are so thankful for her. God works in mysterious ways.

 

 

Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby fell twice in the shower.  Thank God she is okay.  Pray for no more falls.

 

 

Linda Callihan should have completed another week of radiation.  Pray for her.  She is scheduled to being another week of treatment Monday.

 

 

David completed another week of tests and consultations.  He’s scheduled for a scan Tuesday.  Please keep praying for him.

 

 

 

Read the Bible 

  • Isaiah 38
  • Psalm 105:23-45
  • Hebrews 2

 

 

I know many of you are looking forward to a long and eventful weekend.  Stay safe.  See you in church tomorrow.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“Look, he is coming with the clouds,”and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.

”So shall it be! Amen.

~Revelation 1:7~

 

You may, or may not, remember when I asked for prayer for the Moore family, Mike and Robin.  Robin would come to Roseland to visit relatives when we were children.  I still love to see her when she comes south from West Monroe to visit.  Robin’s husband, Mike, had a tumor behind one eye.  His doctors have kept watch on him and always gave a good report, until now!  His cancer is now in the liver.  Please pray for Mike Moore and his family as they begin a difficult journey.

 

 

Today is See You at the Pole day!  Students across the nation will gather at their flag poles to pray and to be a witness for the Lord.  Locally, the students will also meet at The Lighthouse of FBC, Kentwood tonight to continue their celebrations.  Students of various schools and churches are expected to be in attendance.  Pray for our students this morning, tonight, and each day, that they will be bold witnesses.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 35
  • Song of Solomon 3: 6-11
  • Titus 3

 

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

 

Mission Opportunities in September

  • Children’s Missions – Wednesdays at 6 P.M.
  • Youth Missions – Sundays at 5 P.M.
  • WMU – Quarterly meeting at Hillsdale featuring Kay Bennett as speaker – 10 A.M. on September 17th
  • Mission Project Day – Saturday, September 15th from 9:00 to Noon
  • Georgia Barnett  Offering for North America

 

 

Love God and Love others!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” 

~Galatians 6:9 NIV~

 

 

Buddy Morris completed three days of treatment.  Now, he has three weeks off before his next three days of treatment.  Keep him and his family in your prayers.

 

 

Continue to pray for Bryan Tate and his family as they are at MD Anderson.  What a wonderful place!   We are blessed to live as close to it as we do.  Keep praying for Bryan.

 

 

Saturday, I met Majel Dean’s sister who has lymphoma.  She has been through a lot during the last two years, but is much better now.  She and her husband both expressed thankfulness and hope.

 

 

I enjoy seeing Buddy Waller.  He’s not feeling his best, but lights up with a smile as he comes into church.

 

 

Continue to pray for these and others who are fighting a long, hard battle.   Thank God for caregivers.

 

 

 

Read the Bible each day.  I think I got behind one day this past week, so here is the reading for yesterday and today.

  • 26th
    • Isaiah 33
    • Song of Solomon 3:1-5
    • Titus 1
  • 27th
    • Reflect on God as holy.
    • Catch up on any missed readings.

 

 

Pray for students as they are in classes this week.  May they Christian influence abound in each school.  Wednesday is See You at the Pole day.  May Christian influence abound and spread in each school this year.

 

 

Tomorrow is the “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party.  Join us at The Cafe tat 11 A,M. to celebrate August birthdays.  If you had an August birthday, please join us.  I know the following ladies had birthdays: Lois Pittman, Fay Raborn, Molly Carter, Frances Gay, Eva Watts Simmons, Carol Jean Conerly, Ferrie Gene Blackmon, and Sue Connelly.

Anna Lee