Category: Third Thursday

Friday

   “Bless the LORD, O my soul;

and all that is within me,

bless His holy name!  

Bless the LORD, O my soul,

and forget not all His benefits:

Who forgives all your iniquities,

who heals all your diseases,

who redeems your life from destruction,

who crowns you with lovingkindness

and tender mercies,

who satisfies your mouth with good things.”

~Psalm 103:1-5a~

 

Macy Gueldner

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

Susan Rimes had an appointment with her new doctor today.  She has an infection and a number of stones.  Pray for procedures that will be fully effective and timely.

Wanda Smith has had treatment on one foot that doesn’t seem to have helped yet.  In the meantime, she has developed problems with the other foot.  Pray for her as she continues therapy and doctor’s care.

Yvonne Birch and Smiley Conerly are slowly improving, but not at the rate they had hoped for.  Pray for them as they continue their recoveries from surgery.

Pray for Larry Carruth,  Randy Taylor,  and Jessica Garner and their families.  Pray for caregivers also.

Wanda Bridges and her good friend, Dana Reid, are both hospitalized in Baton Rouge.  Wanda has has a procedure done and should be home soon.  Dana had a heart attack.  I’m not sure what will be done for her or how long she will be hospitalized.

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch shared that Holly Kliesch Fronn’s baby boy may arrive a little early due to pregnancy problems.  Pray for Holly and her baby, as well as R.C., the proud daddy. The due date had been December 15th.

Continue to pray for Clint Smith.  Thank God that he got a quick diagnosis and surgery today.  Pray his recovery will be complete when he recovers from the surgery.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier, Mrs. Evelyn Bridges, M/M Joe Williams, and M/M Phillip Harrell need our continued prayers as they face their health issues daily.

Ruby Schwartz’s sister, Linda Boudreaux, had back surgery today and is already home.  Pray for Linda and Paul and their family.

Jimmy Schwartz shared tonight that he is doing surprisingly well.  He body is now producing blood rather than destroying it.  Thank God for Jimmy’s good report.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Overshadowed”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Face Difficulties Positively”

http://academictips.org/blogs/face-difficulties-positively/

Hymn of the Day – “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/l/slaslus.htm

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Thankfulness –  Day 22 – Transportation

Having a vehicle or other means of transportation gives us numerous opportunities. People who live in cities can often get around well without their own transportation, but for those of us who live in small towns or rural areas, a vehicle is usually necessary. Think of all the opportunities to worship, ministry, etc. we have access to because of owning a vehicle.  Be sure to use you transportation to help/serve/encourage/minister to other.

We had another great night at our Third Thursday meeting.  What a blessing it is to me!  We took some time to “count our blessings”.  They are many!

Tomorrow morning at 10:00, we will begin the “Mayberry” Bible Study.  This will be a four-week study and will be completed before Christmas.  We will skip the day after Thanksgiving.  We meet in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood.  Everyone is welcome to join us.

Have a great day!  If you haven’t packed your shoebox(es) for Operation Christmas Child, the deadline is upon us.  Sunday will be the last day to turn in boxes this year at FBC, K.

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“I have learned in whatever state I am,

to be content.”

~Philippians 4:11~

 

Macy Gueldner

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

Ann Huff’s cataract surgery went well yesterday.  Pray for her as she follows medical instruction for the next few days.

Alan Ray Blackwell

Please pray for Alan Ray Blackwell.  He’s home.  Pray for his caregiver too.

Spencer Clair Webb is at St. Jude’s.  She learned yesterday her eye is cancer free.  That means she can receive her artificial eye this week.

Susan Rimes will be seeing her new doctor this afternoon.  Pray she can get some information/treatment that will relieve some of her kidney stone pain.

Pray for Ruby Schwartz’s sister, Linda.  She will be having surgery today.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “That Name”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Don’t Hope – Decide”

http://academictips.org/blogs/dont-hopedecide/

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/i/jisnikno.htm

Thankfulness – Day 21 – “Ability to Read”

Today, I thank God and my teachers for the ability to read.  With that, I can select the articles I want to add to The Prayer Link each day.  I can check on the news and the weather with a couple clicks on my computer.  I can read emails from my family and friends.  I can prepare for my Sunday School and Bible study lessons, as well as read my Bible any time I choose.  I’m not the best Bible student in Kentwood, but I can learn more any time I choose to put forth the effort.  I thank God for the ability to read.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

It’s not too late to turn in your Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  Be a blessing to some children around the world through the love you send in a shoebox!  Sunday is the deadline at FBC, Kentwood.

I’m excited we will host out monthly Third Thursday meeting tonight.  This is the highlight of our month.  We love having friends gather here and seeing which ones can come each time.  We enjoy seeing people eat and enjoy visiting each other.  We’ve been especially blessed to have friends share in devotionals and music.  What a sweet spirit they bring and share!  Prayer time is always special too.  This is my “spiritual high” each month.  It’s not that I don’t have other such times, but this is the one that blesses me most.  Join us tonight at 6:30, if you choose.  We’ll be so glad you are here.

Anna Lee

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“And the word of God continued to increase,

and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem,

and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.”

~Acts 6:7, ESV~

Caring Bridge – Macy Gueldner  (Three updates)

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

Quincy Lee Travis 

(October 22, 1921 – November 17, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, he died on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at his daughter’s home in Greensburg. He was born October 22, 1921 in Gillsburg, MS and was 92 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Lee Alice McLean and husband, Sonny, Greensburg; 4 grandchildren, Danny Travis, Becky Jerke, Amber McLean and Jennifer Miller; 8 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Loyce Holmes Travis; son, Keith Travis; granddaughter, Chandra Nicole McLean; great-granddaughter, Courtney McLean; parents, Bart and Mary Jane Travis; 9 brothers and sisters, Eva Welch, Otis Travis, Bill Travis, Felder Travis, Clyde Travis, Emma Morgan, Myrtis Woodard, Alma Travis, Wilson Travis. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Jerry Holmes and Rev. Larry Stewart. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Joshua and Matthew Suggs, Kenneth Travis, David Alford, Jimmy Coker and Mitch Miller. Honorary Pallbearers will be Donald Spring and Walter Travis. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Thankfulnes – Day 19 – Service Workers

I’m not sure I categorized this correctly, but I want to let you know I’m thinking about the people who provide services for us and for our homes – people employed by utility companies, restaurants, stores, etc.  I’m thankful they are there to provide items for us to purchase, bring mail to our homes,, cuts our hair, provides a road for us to travel on, give us telephone service, provide electricity, the person who does your hair, and  make life more comfortable for us.  Think how different life would be if we if these people were not her and doing their everyday tasks. Tell one or more them thank-you today.  Let them know they are appreciated.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Traveling Companions”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “The Little Boy” (This will really touch your heart.)

http://academictips.org/blogs/moral-tale-the-little-boy/

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

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

Coming later this week:

  • Prayer Meeting
  • Third Thursday
  • “Mayberry” Bible Study
  • Operation Christmas Child

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“I have made you a light for the Gentiles

to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 13:34b~

Yesterday, Spencer Clair Webb was it church.  It was great to see four generations of the family, all female, sitting together on the same pew.  Today, the Webb family will travel to St. Jude’s.  Later this week, Spencer will receive a new eye.  I thank God this beautiful child is free of cancer and will soon have her replacement eye.

Jesse Dean continues to improve at home.  Please continue your prayers for Jesse and for Majel as his recovery continues.

Operation Christmas Child gives small boxes of toys, clothing, and sweets to children around the world.  They also receive some Christian literature in their language and on their lever.  I think helping children is a very worthy cause.  The deadline for turning in “shoeboxes” is FBC, K is Sunday.  Check with your local church for their deadline.

Thursday will be the Third Thursday, so if you wish to come to the cabin and join us, please do so.  We meet at 6:30.  If you cannot attend this month, maybe you can another month.  You are always welcome.

Thankfulness – Day 18 – Healthcare Workers

I did my best for many years to go with my parents to their appointments and to listen and document what was said and done.  My family members did not choose careers in healthcare, but we did our best to stay informed and answer questions our parents later had.  We often felt inadequate.  It was good to be able to turn to the computer and healthcare workers in our need for medical care for our parents.  I thank God for all those who received and answered the call to become doctors, nurses, x-ray technicians, first responders, lab workers, etc.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Welcome Back”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “The Story of a Blind Girl”

http://academictips.org/blogs/moral-tale-the-story-of-a-blind-girl/

Hymn of the Day – “Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling”

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/s/o/f/softlyat.htm

Have a great week.  Spend some time this week thanking God and thanking people in your life.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“I have come as a light into the world,

so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in darkness.”

~John 1:4-5, NKJV~

 

Mr. Pat Hoosier is HOME and smiling his big smile.  Keep praying for this family.

 

I saw Mrs. Elsie Davis is Amite.  She asked for prayer for her daughter-in-law, Connie Hayden Davis, who was injured in a traffic accident in Texas a couple days ago.  Connie is the daughter of Horace and Margarete Hayden also of this area.  “Miss” Elsie said Connie has critical injuries.  Connie is the mother of four children.  Join the families as they pray.

 

Macy Gueldner continues to receive good treatment at St. Jude.  Read her Caring Bridge page and pray.

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

 

Dr. David Crosby is pastor of FBC, New Orleans.  His young grandson, Graham Deris, is hospitalized there due to an accident that threatened  his life.  Thanks to many who helped, this child will be going home from PICU at Ochsner in the near future.  You can watch the video or read the transcript on this channel 6 site.

http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/mother-thankful-for-neighbors-who-saved-baby-from-drowning/-/9853400/22515294/-/fliragz/-/index.html

 

I didn’t give you a report of the Third Thursday meeting or the “Lucy” Bible study.  Thursday we were blessed with five new people with a total representation from ten different churches.   Numbers are not important, but the spirit of Christian love and fellowship is!  We have been so blessed t0 be able to host these meeting for so many years.  We are looking forward to what God is going to do in the future. James Rimes and Andy Taylor used their musical talents to “speak” to us. How blessed we all were as we were surrounded by a sweet spirit of Christian love.

The “Lucy” Bible study Friday was number eight.  It was on Devotion.  Several people thought it was one of the best so far.  We ended with a brown bag lunch and sweet sharing.  We will be meeting again next Friday to study Outreach.  The topics the following weeks will be Happiness, Boasts, and Likeness.  Line Creek will be beginning the “Lucy” study Wednesday night.  If you would like to join them, contact a member of Line Creek for the time and room location.

 

Don’t forget to do your part to support the Georgia Barnette Offering for mission work in Louisiana.  There are people around us here, just like around the world, that need to have a relationship with God.  Let’s support this offering for work in Louisiana.

 

Jackets and other winter clothing for men, women, boys, and girls is being collected at FBC, Kentwood.  Also, items for the Friendship House in New Orleans – small deodorants,  cases of bottled water or fruit juice, etc.  Contact the church office for a list.

 

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “How Long?” –  http://odb.org/

 

Values – Forgiveness – Mother and Daughter Relationships

 http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1479-Mom-and-Daughter-Relationships

Hymn of the Day – “Love is the Theme” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthethem.htm

 

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Even though I got an early start today, my computer got a late one.

“The LORD has heard my plea for help;

the LORD accepts my prayer.”

~Psalm 6:9~

 

Connor Corkern is at Children’s Hospital because his seizures got more than they could handle at home.  Pray the doctors will be help to get him some help quickly.

Sherry Day is scheduled to come home today.  Continue to pray for improvement.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Have you fallen in love with this precious child like I have?

Another person I have known all my life has passed away.  He lived on the same street where Daddy lived, just about a block away.

Joseph “J.B.” Benjamin Crain
(September 3, 1929 – October 14, 2013)

 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. A resident of Roseland, died at 5 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2013 in Saint Amant. He was born September 3, 1928 in Roseland and was 85 years of age. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of Roseland and a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a loving husband father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. Survived by wife, Mildred Hyde Crain; daughter, Pamela “Nancy” Cavaretta and husband, Carl; 3 grandchildren, Kim Smith and husband, Jody, Stacy Cavaretta and Brandon Cavaretta; 4 great grandchildren, Katlyn Cavaretta; Joel Smith, Samantha Cavaretta, and Bronwyn Cavaretta; sister in law, Linda Brister. Preceded in death by daughter, Marcia Jo Crain; parents, Joseph Crain and Florence Rutland Brister; 4 sisters, Agnes Landry, Algie Schumacher, Lonell Chadwick and Betty Spears; 3 brothers, Bobby Brister, Junior Brister and Elmer “Baby” Brister. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Roseland from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Alan House. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. The family would like to thank Canon Hospice for their care and compassion. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Dreams of Childhood” – http://odb.org/

This reminds me of Art Linkletter.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Values – Rising Above – “Bouncing Back” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1485-Bouncing-Back

 

Hymn of the Day – “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/u/turnyour.htm

Announcement – We will have our monthly Third Thursday meeting at the cabin Thursday at 6:30.  Feel free to join us.

Please feel free to contact me about praises, requests, or updates you wish me to post.

Anna Lee

Friday

“But from there, you will search for the LORD your God,

and you will find Him when you seek Him with all your heart and all your soul.”

~Deuteronomy 4:29~

 

This is the morning David Bales (33) has surgery at North Oaks.  The family will be appreciative of each and every prayer.

Jerry Doughty got a good report from M.D. Anderson.  He doesn’t go back until November.  Thank God for the good  report.

Kathy Jo Thompson has had her surgery for a new shunt in her brain.  Pray for a speedy recovery.

Mrs.  Ruby Ziggler is facing some new complications.  Pray for her and for her family.

Last night, the Third Thursday meeting was a great night of food, fellowship, prayer, and worship.  Thank-you to each person who makes our meeting so special.  Special thanks to Andy Taylor for leading us in worship.  Eight churches were represented last night.

This morning, at 10:00, we well have our “Lucy” Bible study.  Gomer Pyle will join Lucy in today’s video.  We will learn about legalism today as “Lucy Gets Caught in the Draft”.  This study is open to men and to women.  Each lesson is independent, so drop in and join us without feeling like you have missed out on previous lessons.

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions – Day 6 – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-6-horeb-hispanic-church/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Difficult Place” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “In the Sweet By and By” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/n/t/intsbab.htm

Be sure to read the story of how this song was written.

I’m looking forward to the “Young’ Ladies Birthday Party Tuesday at Nyla’s.  We will be honoring those who have September birthdays.

Trusting God who has His reasons and His answers to our questions!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few.

Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”

~Matthew 9:37-38~

 

Mrs. Ruby Ziggler is back in the hospital.  It seems like she has been “on a roller coaster ride”.  Keep praying for the family.

Mr. John Blackwell fell.  Pray for him as he adjusts to living in his trailer in the country.

A childhood friend who lives in Texas reports that two weeks after back surgery, her husband, Mark,  fell and broke some ribs.  Pray for him as he endures the pain and continues the back recovery.

Rev. Tommy Hicks will have hip replacement surgery today at Our Lady of the Lake.  He has been troubled with this for some time, but tried to keep going.  Pray the surgery goes well and the recovery is complete and in a timely manner.

Continue to pray for David Bales and his family and friends.  David will have surgery tomorrow at North Oaks to remove the melanoma and to check some lymph nodes.  The family will be very appreciative of your prayers.

Ethan Boone asks that you pray for him and his family.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Time for a Change” –  http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Take My Life and Let it Be” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/m/tmlalib.htm

Georgia Barnette Week of Prayer – Day 5 – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-5-mission-builders/

Third Thursday Meeting tonight at 6:30 at our cabin.  We’re expecting great things!

“Lucy” Bible Study – Tomorrow at 10:00 in the fellowship hall of FBC,K.  Men and women at both welcome.  This study doesn’t penalize you for not starting with week one or for missing a week.  Each lesson “stands on its own”.

This is the day the Lord wants you to begin/revive/continue spending some time with Him.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders;

make the most of every opportunity.

Let your conversation be always full of grace,

seasoned with salt,

so that you may know how to answer everyone.

~Colossians 4:5, 6 NIV~

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson as she has shunt surgery tomorrow morning at North Oaks at 6:30 A.M.

Continue to pray for the family of Percy Cutrer.  There will be a memorial service for him at a later time.

It’s not too late to bring clothing or household items for the family that was burned out.  Drop off at the office entrance of FBC,K.

We are still collecting school uniforms for delivery to Re-Store in Amite.  Drop them off at the office or main entrance of FBC,K.

Day 3 of the Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-3-myanmar-congregation/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Seeing God in Familiar Places” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Be sure to read about the origin of this song.  Simple reasoning is usually best.

Mark your calendar for Thursday and Friday.

Thursday – Third Thursday Meeting at the cabin at 6:30

Friday – “Lucy” Bible Study

Looking ahead to a great day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth,

to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”

~2 Chronicles 16:9a~

 

Pray for Betty Taylor.  Her body is adjusting to changes in her medication.  Pray she gets to feeling better soon.

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson and David Bales as they have surgeries at the end of the week.

Pray for the family of Percy Cutrer who passed away last night.

An unofficial report on arrangements for Tyrone Harrell: Wake tonight at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood and funeral Tuesday.  I’ll post the obituary when it is available.

The study of Deuteronomy will begin tonight at FBC,K at 6:30.

We will have our Third Thursday meeting at the cabin Thursday night at 6:30.  Come with great expectations.

The “Lucy” Bible study will continue Friday morning at 10:00 at FBC, K.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “God’s Will” – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Whispering Hope” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/i/whisperh.htm – One of my all-time favorites!

Day 2 of the Week of Prayer for Louisiana Missions and the Georgia Barnette Offering – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-2-the-hub/

I hope the change in the morning temperatures will add a spring to your step.  

Anna Lee