Third Thursday – Page 26 – The Prayer Link

Wednesday

“Help each other with the faith we have.

Your faith will help me,

and my faith will help you.”

~Romans 1:12 NCV~

Kaye Roberts’ brother, Jimmy Alford

Jimmy is doing very well. He’s back at work and able to eat anything. Thank you for praying for him.

John Orr (in Texas)

John did a little better Tuesday. Let’s pray for some improvement on Wednesday too.

Tinsey DeBlanc

“Miss” Tinsey continues to do well. She is expected to come home from the hospital Thursday or Friday.

Wayne Criswell (from Mary)

Wayne will have his port inserted at noon Wednesday. He will receive
his first Chemo on Friday. The radiation will start next week.
Please keep us in your prayers as he begins this treatment

Suzie Daniel Dickinson

Suzie, who grew up in Amite passed away Tuesday. She had been diagnosed with cancer before Christmas. Please pray for the family during this difficult time.

Baptist Press News

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Eleventh Hour”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “Testing for Gossip”

http://academictips.org/blogs/testing-for-gossip/

Hymn of the Day – “The Old Rugged Cross”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/r/oruggedc.htm

Third Thursday

Tomorrow will be the Third Thursday of the month. We will gather at the cabin at 6:30 for some sweet Christian fellowship. Join us if you can.

Your thoughts and prayers mean so much to so many people. Thank you for taking the time each day to pray.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18~

Tinsey DeBlanc

“Miss” Tinsey’s surgery went well yesterday. Pray for her as she now begins the long road to recovery.

John Orr (in Texas)

My aunt’s husband is doing well following his pacemaker surgery, but he has some other issues with have him hospitalized. He’s been through so much in the last few months, including losing his wife and a step-daughter. Pray he can fight enough to overcome his current health issus.

Miranda Foster’s Mom (Lavelle Case)

“Day 116 @ MD Anderson
Please pray. Mom had to go to the ER this morning. She has really low blood and platelet counts! She will be receiving 2 units of blood and 6 units of platelets. Could take 8-10 hours!”

Line Creek Baptist Church

NW of Kentwood

175th Anniversary

11-23-14

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Helpers Needed”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “Coffee on the Wall”

http://academictips.org/blogs/coffee-on-the-wall/

Hymn of the Day – “Others”

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

I like the melody, the lyrics, and the meaning of this great song.

Third Thursday

Meet with us at the cabin at 6:30 to be a blessing to someone and/or to receive a blessing from someone. Call if you need more information.

May we all find at least one way to be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Monday

“All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD.

All the families of the nations will bow down before You,

for kingship belongs to the LORD; H

e rules over the nations.”

~Psalm 22:27-28~

Audry H. Hendry

Audry is better and back at home. Thank God for her progress and ask Him to heal her completely from her surgery.

Nancy Birch

Recently Nancy’s husband had a fall in the yard and suffered some painful injuries. Nancy has fallen in her garage and has some painful injuries. Pray for her as she recovers.

Sylvia Jackson

Sylvia passed away yesterday. I’ll post the obituary. In the meantime,please pray for the Dees/Jackson family.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Listen to Yourself”

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “The Three Races”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-three-races/

Hymn of the Day – “Tell it to Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellitto.htm

Third Thursday Gathering

This week we have the “Third Thursday” of the month. That means the cabin will be open to you to join us for sweet fellowship. I hope to see many of you at 6:30 Thursday.

Thanks to all of you who pray for the needs listed here and who let me know of needs for prayer as well as updates and praises. Without you, The Prayer Link would not happen.

Anna Lee

Friday

“For the LORD hears the poor.”

~Psalm 69:33a~

Jessica McElveen Garner

According to a post from East Fork Baptist Church, Jessica passed away this morning at 4:45. Please be in prayer for her family. They will need lots of encouragement in the coming days.

Macy Gueldner

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

Cindy Juban

Today is the day Andy Taylor’s sister sees a surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio about her brain tumor. Pray he can remove the tumor and her vision will return.

Jadon’s Story

Pray for Jadon and his mom as they travel to Detroit for a check-up. Pray for Jadon and Jacob who do not want to be separated by another trip to the doctor.

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Previous requests

There are many on our prayer list from the last week or two. Take a few minutes to reread and to add more prayers as needed. Thanks!

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Heavenly Prospective”

http://odb.org/

Be sure to pay special attention to the first quote on the next website.

Quotes – Motivational Quotes

http://academictips.org/blogs/motivational-quotes/

Hymn of the Day – “Blessed Assurance”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/l/e/blesseda.htm

As you read, hum, or sing this song, think of the lady who wrote this great hymn. If she could feel like she did, surely we could celebrate each day’s beauty knowing that we will also have the opportunity to see God’s face one day! I’m sure we will have a glorious celebration with lots of singing in heaven.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Ladies’ Bible Study

10:00 this morning

FBC, Kentwood

Heritage Room

Dick Van Dyke #3

I learned yesterday that Curt Martin’s mom passed away on December 30th. There was a memorial service for her on Wednesday of last week. Pray for her family as they deal with her loss.

WMU Associational Meeting

Monday at Spring Creek

10:00 A.M.

Bring your favorite “dish”.

I’m thankful for another night with lots of people and a sweet spirit in the cabin.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“He has delivered us from such a terrible death,

and He will deliver us.

We have put our hope in Him t

hat He will deliver us again.”

~2 Corinthians 1:10~

Today is the “Third Thursday”. That means David and I will be looking for lots of company tonight at 6:30 P.M. for sweet fellowship, supper, a devotional time, sweet Christian music. We try to honor God and share the experience with others.

Wilson “Dub” Whitener

(July 10, 1943 – January 14, 2014)

A resident of Amite, he died at 11:13 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born July 10, 1943 in Albany and was 70 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Gail Binder Whitener, Amite; 2 daughters, Charlotte W. Forsyth, Amite and Lisa W. Carruth and husband, Danny, Greensburg; 4 grandchildren, Skylar Singleton, Amite, Landon Murphy, Greensburg, Nick Carruth, Greensburg, and Shelton Carruth, Greensburg; sister, Nyla Price and Mike, Osyka, MS; and his three furry babies, Max, Maggie and Riley. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Alma Whitener; brother, Wayne Whitener; son-in-law, Donald “Pop” Forsyth. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Little Tent”

http://odb.org/

Quotes – “Words of Encouragement”

http://academictips.org/blogs/words-of-encouragement/

Hymn of the Day – “Our Best”

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

It’s been many years since I heard/sang this song. I hope it rings all day in my ears and heart! I hope you hear/sing it all day too!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Volunteers

http://going.imb.org/volunteers/default.asp

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

“Give of Your Best to the Master” today as a means of encouraging/influencing others. You never know who is watching and whose life you will impact!

Anna Lee

Monday

“God will bless us,

and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.

~Psalm 67:7~

Chris Primes

Pray for Chris, his family, and the medical staff as he has surgery today. Pray he will be a healthier, pain-free young man when this process is completed.

Mrs. Katie Blades

“Miss” Katie is hospitalized in Greensburg. Please add her to your prayer list.

January Bible Study of Exodus

The January Bible Study at New Zion Baptist Church was taught by Matther Belser. He did an excellent job of leading the large group through an introduction and the first chapters of Exodus. The study will continue Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 at New Zion. It’s not too late to join the group.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Much More than Survival”

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “A Box of Kisses”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-box-of-kisses/

Hymn of the Day – “To the Work”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-box-of-kisses/

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

For those of you interested in becoming international missionaries, those who know someone considering international missions, or for those simply interested in missions in general, you may learn a lot of useful missionary information by using this page.

http://going.imb.org/

Health Kits for Angola Prisoners

There is a current mission project to provide health kits to 6.200 inmates. The completed kits will be due at First Baptist Church on the morning of the 26th. I hope you will consider packing one of more kits. Each kit is estimated to cost only $5.00.

Linens for Restore

Good, clean linens are being collected for donation to Restore in Amite. You can leave your donations at the office or main entrance of FBC, Kentwood.

Third Thursday

This is the week of our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin. We meet at 6:30 and welcome you to join us. It is a time of food, fellowship, music, inspiring thoughts, and prayer.

How are you going to use this day to increase your Biblical knowledge and understanding? How are you going to use this day to use your Christian influence? How are you going to use this day to meet a need?

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Suddenly there was a multitude

of the heavenly host with the angel,

praising God and saying:

Glory to God in the highest heaven, a

nd peace on earth to people He favors!”

~Luke 2:13-14, HCSB~

Austin Rose

Austin is doing well and will begin the next round of treatment. Keep thanking God for each step along the road to his treatment.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Churches are beginning to learn where their boxes were delivered. East Fork Baptist Church has learned their boxes went to South Africa. Tickfaw Baptist Church has learned their boxes went to Honduras. Think of how those little children’s faces will be smiling when they receive their own boxes.

John Q. “Clabber” Corkern
(April 29, 1928 – December 18, 2013)

A resident of Hammond, died at 8:45 AM on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born April 29, 1928 in Amite, and was 85 years of age. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He loved farming, animals and flowers. He was a 32 degree Mason and Past Master of Spring Creek Masonic Lodge #184, a member of the Acacia Shrine Temple , Baton Rouge Scottish Rite. and a Past Patron of Camellia Chapter #142 Order of Eastern Star. Survived by wife, Carol Gainey Morgan Corkern, Hammond; 3 sons, Thomas L. Corkern, Independence, Kenny W. Corkern, Hammond and Keith D. Corkern, Baton Rouge; step children, Tim Morgan, Hammond, Patty Robinson, Mandeville, Sharon Morgan, Hammond and Ron Morgan, Mandeville; 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild; 7 brothers and sisters, Vernell Seal, Amite, Margaret Ann Seal, Franklinton, Shirley Holden, Amite, Vickie Loomis, Ferriday, Sue Robertson, Kentwood, Barbara Rae Cox, Amite, and Alfred Corkern, Ferriday. Preceded in death by parents, John J. & Viola Corkern; son, John W. Corkern; 1 infant son; 2 infant daughters; step son, Jeffrey P. Morgan and grandson, Craig Corkern. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9AM until Masonic and Religious services at 11AM Saturday, December 21, 2013. Services conducted by Elder Mason Miley and Elder Mark Harrison. Interment Friendship Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Taking Refuge”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Story – “Things are Not always as They Appear”

http://academictips.org/blogs/things-are-not-always-as-they-appear/

Hymn of the Day – “Angels from the Realms of Glory”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/f/afrglory.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “The Long Haul”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12640&LanguageID=1709

Thanks to those who came to the Third Thursday meeting at the cabin. We were so blessed to have all of you in our home.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“The wisdom from above is first pure,

then peace-loving,

gentle,

compliant,

full of mercy and good fruits,

without favoritism and hypocrisy.”

~James 3:17, HCSB~

Drew Williams

Drew Williams’ surgery was long, as expected, but finished with the desired outcome. Pray for him as he lives on smoothies for the next few weeks.

Connor Corkern

Connor has a restful seizuer-free day Wednesday after all the seizures he has had recently. Pray for another good day today.

The 205th Engineering Battalion

These brave and self-less men and women returned to the United States yesterday. They enjoyed some sweet reunions and look forward to a special Christmas back on U.S. soil. Thanks to all of you for your service.

Baptist Press – Please take time to read some of today’s inspiring stories.

BPNews.net

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Son is Given “

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Stories – “LimBitLess – The Rachel Handler Story”

http://academictips.org/blogs/limbitless-the-rachel-handler-story/

Hymn of the Day – “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/h/a/hhangels.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Creative Mission Tools

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12370&LanguageID=1709

Baptist Press – Please take time to read some of today’s wonderful stories.

BPNews.net

Third Thursday – Today is the third Thursday of the month.

Join us at the cabin for a sweet meeting consisting of visiting, eating, singing, devotional, and prayer. We meet at 6:30. Call or send a computer message if you need more information.

This time of great joy is always difficult for some people. Help them recover the joy of Christmas.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.”

~2 Corinthians 9:15, HCSB~

Penny Dees McDowell

Penny’s surgery went well. The doctor was very pleased with the results. Penny should be much better soon.

National Guard

The 205th Engineering Battalion based in Hammond and Bogalusa will arrive HOME today! Those who went are excited to be coming home. Family members are elated to have their loved ones back at home and in time for Christmas. Thank God for their safety while traveling and while in the Middle East.

Third Thursday

We will have our regular meeting this week. Join us at the cabin at 6:30 for food, fellowship, and a devotional/music time.

Christmas Programs

Area churches have had numerous programs. I managed to attend three in the last four days. They were all very different in style, size of the choir (20-50), music (canned, praise band, orchestra), set differences, use of technology, with and without dinner, involvement of adults only vs. involvement of people of all ages, etc. The unifying cord was the theme – the birth and purpose of Jesus!

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Love and Support”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Stories – “Angel Rescued Sick Girl – True Story”

http://academictips.org/blogs/angel-rescued-sick-girl-true-story/

Hymn of the Day – “We Three Kings”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/e/t/we3kings.htm

The program tonight had shepherds, wise men, etc. As I looked at the nice costumes and gifts being delivered to the “young boy” version of Jesus, I thought of this song. I have great memories of a number of men who were special to me playing the part of the wise men. I also have seen teens play the part. I marvel at their wisdom that led the wise men to worship a young child so many years ago.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

At the end of our tea Sunday, a young girl gave me a small handful of change and requested I put it in the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. I told her she could take the money to her church and give it there, but she insisted I put it in the offering at Kentwood. Sunday, when we have the missions march, I will give her envelope of change as well as my own offering. I felt so blessed by the sweet heart of a child that is already at her young age so touched by the need for missions.

If you attend FBC, Kentwood, you may know how we are lighting up the words to “Joy to the World” as we collect money to help us reach our goal. I’m happy to report to all you Kentwood people that enough money was given Sunday to light up six more notes of our song. I’m looking forward to the next week and more progress toward our goal.

Thanks for taking time to check this site and to prayer. You are so important. I have a reminder for you: Jesus is the reason for the season (and your pardon from an eternity in hell).

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign:

The virgin will conceive,

have a son,

and name him Immanuel.”

~Isaiah 7:14, HCSB~

Dr. Earl Council

Dr. Council is doing much better now. He no longer has pain in his legs or his back. “Miss” Nadine, speaking for the family, thanks you for praying.

East Fork Baptist Church (from Dana Hendry)

Join us at East Fork tomorrow morning (today) as all choirs take part in our Christmas Celebration! Bible Study will begin at 10:00 AM and the Morning Worship at 11:00.
Our Deacons/Wives annual Christmas meal will be at Mr. Whiskers following morning worship!
Plan now to be at East Fork tomorrow!

7th Annual Two Rivers Associational Lottie Moon Tea

2:00 P.M. today!

FBC, Kentwood

FBC, Kentwood’s Christmas Program tomorrow at 6P.M.

I keep hearing reports of choir members who have been sick the past few days. The old devil is working to hinder the Christmas program tonight, but I fully expect him to lose out and God to be glorified.

Third Thursday Meeting

We will be meeting this week at the Alford cabin.

6:30 P.M. Thursday

We promise great food, fellowship, and a sweet devotional/worship time!

Renew some friendships; make some new friends who honor and serve the Lord.

Albert Joseph Ashmore
(June 24, 1945 – December 14, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, LA, he died at 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center on Bluebonnet. He was born June 24, 1945 in Plaquemine and was 68 years of age. He was a retired Major with the Louisiana Department of Correction. He is survived by his wife, Janie M. Ashmore; daughter, Laura R. Ashmore; grandson, Michael Joseph Cardy; 5 sisters, Lillie Bovard, Linda d’Monye’, Faye Dunlap, Jan LaBorde and Dale Rochel; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert F. Ashmore and Delta M. Richardson; 2 sisters, Virgie Ann Beach and Birdie Ashmore; brother, David Aucoin. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Donnie Easley and Rev. Leroy McElveen. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Tom McNabb, Jimmy Harrell, Jeff Dunlap, Ralph Cardy, Aubrey McMillan and Gary Halvin. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Frazier, Lance LaBorde and Buddy Bovard. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

We sat behind him at NZBC Sunday night. We never know!

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Canceled Christmas”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Story – “Christmas Miracle – A Real Story”

http://academictips.org/blogs/christmas-miracle-real-story/

What did “Santa” do? He prayed at Sarah’s side at the hospital.

Hymn of the Day – “What Child is This?”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/whatcist.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Lottie’s Life in Brief

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/aboutlottiemoon.asp?PageNavID=110