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Tuesday

“Behold, I am the LORD,

the God of all flesh.

Is there anything too hard for Me?”

~Jeremiah 32:27, NKJV~

Written by Betty Simpson

Karen Ard had 6 bypasses in only 4hours. Doctor said her heart was strong. Thanks for the prayers…but please keep praying,for an easy recovery. God is so good!!!!

Written by Rondi Lynn Garner

Thank y’all for all the prayers for my Aunt Karen Baham Ard. She had 6 bypasses today in only 4 hours. She did great! She is one strong woman smile emoticonI look up to her for that! Just praying for a safe & speedy recovery! Also, Paw Paw Edward (Edward Garner)was admitted to St. Tammany yesterday for fluid on his lungs, but he is doing a lot better today! Just keep these two in your prayers! They mean a whole lot to me

Martha Pevey Dagro (Arcola)(Meagan S. Dagro’s mother-in-law)

ATTENTION PRAYER WARRIORS!!!!!

I have an infection and will not be getting my last chemo tomorrow (today). PLEASE PRAY that this antibiotic works and works quickly so I can get this chemo rescheduled!! Thank you!

Baptist Press – bpnews.org
Read the Bible in 2015 
 Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
  • “The Visitor” – http://odb.org/                                                                                                                (I’ve known several people who took visitation seriously when they retired (and even before), but my favorite example is of a quiet, humble man who went to an area nursing home every week and shaved all the men he know there.)
  • I was naked and you clothed Me;                                                                                                           I was sick and you visited Me;                                                                                                                  I was in prison and you came to Me.                                                                                                                                           ~Matthew 25:36~                                                                                                     “God…gave Him the Name that is above every name,                                                       that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow,                                                                    in Heaven and on earth and under the earth,                                                                          and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.”                                                                                                                                      ~Philippians 2:9-11~
  • “Take the Name of Jesus with You” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/precious.htm

Enjoy some time enjoying God’s beautiful creation today as well as visiting someone who cannot get out and enjoy God’s beautiful creation.

Anna Lee

Friday Addition & Update

Yvonne Birch called to ask for prayer for the Birch family.  Kenneth’s brother, Gerald “Buddy” Birch (86), learned last night that he had cancer.  He will have medicine changed and be place on hospice care.  Pray for “Buddy”  and his family during this very difficult time.

Frieda Jones

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS!!! THANKING GOD FOR BEING WITH THE SURGEON AND OTHER MEDICAL STAFF. I do not have any blocked arteries. However, due to my heart disease the chambers of my heart are so thick they block the flow of blood out of my heart as they beat against each other. This makes me at high risk for blood clots=stroke & heart attack. The doctor changed my medicine again. The only thing the “doctors can do” now is shave my heart muscle on both sides of my artery. This open heart surgery is only done by a few doctors in the U.S. The doctor in N. Orleans sends his patients to Minn. I go back for my follow up app. March 9th. I know God has a plan and a purpose for me. My prayer is that I will think, do, and say things that honor Him. Love you all. God bless.

Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/

This site is always thought-provoking.

 

Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Margie Causey was scheduled to come home today.  She will have 24 hour a day care at home.  Mr. John is glad they had this option.   Pray for them as they make this major adjustment.

 

David’s sister, Bonnie, called to tell about a refrigerator salesman she met today.  He shared that his wife, Shirley, was just diagnosed with wide-spread cancer.  She is 62 and lives on the Mississippi Gulf coast.  Please say a prayer for Shirley and her family as they face this medical crisis.  He said they would appreciate our prayers.

 
 
Mt. Nebo Special Music
Buddy Liles who sang with the Florida Boys Quartet from from late 1980 through the 1990’s as well as been a part of the Gaither Homecoming videos will be wiIl be leading in Southern GOSPEl Worship Service on Sunday Night February 8, 2015 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 64671 Hwy 1954 Roseland, La. Services will begin at 6:30 P.M. A love offering will be taken, and a finger food social will followFor more information the Church/ Bro. Randell Comardell Pastor- can be reached at 985-748-8272.
Mrs. Maxine Strickland Turnerhttp://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=maxine-strickland-turner&pid=174063566&fhid=16309

 

Wednesday

“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy, t

hat it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1, NKJV~

 

Christ Wales

Chris was released from the doctor’s care.  His back surgery is now in his past.  Thank God for his good recovery.

Mrs. Maxine Turner

Continue to pray for this precious lady and her family.

Mike Moore (of West Monroe)

Mike’s doctor in Memphis said the cancer is not apparent behind Mike’s eye.  Hopefully, it is all gone, but there is a magic time period of five years that will be the best milestone.

Jadon’s Journey

Jadon saw his orthotic specialist today. He made new inserts for his shoes. The best part was when he said ” wow he has surpassed what I expected for him. He is going to continue to become more athletic too.” He has seen Jadon since the beginning when he was just starting to walk and needed lots of support. So he knows how far he has come. He was extremely impressed today with just how athletic Jadon is even though he has little function on his right side.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his day)

Koltyn is having a small procedure in the morning (Wed.) to pull some teeth that have become loose from him grinding & they will have to put him to sleep to do so, please pray everything goes well and he feels no pain! Thank y’all 

Ladies’ Night

I encourage you to mark February 26th on your calendar.  “Love Letters” will be a great opportunity for ladies from three to 103.  Program participants will include people from three other churches, New Zion, Roseland, and Kedron, as well as FBC, Kentwood.  Plan to be in attendance.

 

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “What Money Can’t Buy” – http://odb.org/
  • In Him we have redemption through His blood,                                                                           the forgiveness of sins,                                                                                                                    according to the riches of His grace.                                                                                                                                           ~Ephesians 1:7~
  • “What Can Wash away My Sin” –  https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1008

 Thank you for taking time to read and pray today.

Anna Lee

Monday

     “I urge, then, first of all,

that requests, prayers, intercession

and thanksgiving be made for everyone…”

~I Timothy 2:1, NIV~ 

Jadon’s Journey

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2015/02/no-news-is-good-news.html

Martha Griffith

Please pray for Martha as she has major dental work today in Hammond.

Koltyn Gafford (Written by his dad)

Want to thank my mom Sheena Roubique Newman (maw-maw) who came and took care of koltyn for the weekend so Kristin Russell Gafford and I could get some rest and see the other kids and visit with friends, Koltyn had a decent weekend he had a ruff night last night cause he is coming off some meds, let’s pray for a good week of therapy! God Bless.

Blackwell Family

Continue to pray for the Blackwell family.

Bobby Lawson

Mr. Bobby is having some better days.  Continue to pray for him and his family.

Mrs. Hellen Morris

“Miss” Hellen is out of the hospital, but still in McComb until she is built up some more.  Pray for her as she adjusts to the change and her family as they check on her.

Friday Bible Study – Women of the Bible – Priscilla

Frozen Food – We made the delivery yesterday.  It is very much appreciated.

Opportunity – I had the opportunity to speak to the ladies of Tangipahoa Baptist Church yesterday.  I am thankful for ladies who want to serve God in their church, community, and world.  Keep it up ladies.  To God be all the glory!

Read the Bible in a Year 

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • “For Our Health” – http://odb.org/
  • Oh, give thanks to the Lord!                                                                           Call upon His name;                                                                                           make known His deeds among the peoples!”                                                                                           ~I Chronicles 16:8~                                                                                 
    O give thanks unto the LORD;                                                                       for he is good;                                                                                                 for his mercy endureth for ever.                                                                                         ~ 1 Chronicles 16:34~
  • “Thank You, Lord, for Saving My Soul”

      “Thank You” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxntuF5Hrt8

( I couldn’t make a decision about which great song to use, so you get both today.)

Take time to do the important things today!

Anna Lee

bobby Lawson

Sunday

What, then, shall we say in response to this?

If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:31 NIV

 

Koltyn Gafford (written by his dad)

Koltyn did well in therapy the last couple of days. He has met some of his goals for therapy while we have been here. They are continuing to change medications to help with his tone and dystonia.

Bobby Lee Anthony

Born: November 21, 1951
Died: January 30, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2938750&fh_id=10545

10,440,333

That’s the number of shoeboxes that were filled in 2014 and given to children around the world.  I’m so thankful that many children were blessed to receive a box this round.  Let’s make it more next time!

Read the Bible in 2015 

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Blended Together” –http://odb.org/
  • We are His workmanship,                                                                         created in Christ Jesus for good works.                                                                                             ~Ephesians 2:10~                                               “He makes the whole body fit together perfectly.                             As each part does its own special work,                                                it helps the other parts grow,                                                                      so that the whole body is healthy                                                           and growing                                                                                                   and full of love”                                                                                                                                               ~Ephesians 4:16 NIV~
  • “They’ll Know We are Christians” – http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/578

Ladies, don’t forget to bring your frozen food donations to my classroom before Sunday School today.  We need food for two packed in quart-size freezer bags for one family and fresh, frozen, or home canned food for two that has not been commercially processed for the other family. I will be giving it to our family(families) this afternoon.  Thanks for your help with this meaningful project.

Thanks for all you do to show your love.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“And we know that all things work together

for good to those who love God,

to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

~Romans 8:28~

 

“For we know that if our earthly house,

this tent, is destroyed,

we have a building from God,

a house not made with hands,

eternal in the heavens.”

~2 Corinthians 5:1~

 

“I know whom I have believed

and am persuaded that He is able

to keep what I have committed to Him

until that Day.”

~2 Timothy 1:12~

 

There have been many deaths, a number of surgeries (some listed here, some not), and lots of sickness (some critical illnesses).  Please pray specifically for the situations of which you are aware.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Training

  • Today
  • Woodland Park, Hammond

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Closing Door” – http://odb.org/
  • Now is the accepted time;                                                                           behold, now is the day of salvation.                                                                                           ~2 Corinthians 6:2~                                                 Come, you blessed of My Father,                                                   inherit the kingdom prepared for you.                                                                                                ~Matthew 25:34~                                                   I am the door.                                                                                                     If anyone enters by Me,                                                                               he will be saved.                                                                                                                          ~John 10:9~     
  • “Jesus Saves” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesussav.htm

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Operation Christmas Child – Check the table across from the kitchen for the February suggestions for individuals and classes to purchase  You certainly have my permission to fill more than one request.  Return your items to the containers on each side of the table.

Don’t forget your frozen food tomorrow morning.  Thanks for sharing with others.

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to someone today.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6, HCSB~

 

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/54c184cfa689b4903e89892c

Andy Davidson

Mrs. Fay Raborn asked us to pray for her daughter’s sister-in-law.

Please pray for Andy Davidson who is very sick. Andy is sister-in-law
of Becky Raborn Davidson and is a patient at North Oaks. She will
appreciate your prayer support so much.

Koltyn Gafford

According to Koltyn’s dad, yesterday was not a good day for Koltyn, so let’s pray extra hard today.

Update: 1-22-15

Koltyn didn’t have a good day today, very fussy and didn’t want anybody touching him, his O2 level is a little low, and he’s getting a breathing treatment to take care of that, so please keep praying that he gets a good nights rest and has a great day tomorrow.

Devotional, Scripture and a Song

  • “When Others Won’t Forgive” – http://odb.org/
  • Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.                   But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind                                               and straining toward what is ahead,                                                                         I press on toward the goal to win the prize                                                           for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.                                                                                                                  -Philippians 3: 13-14-
  • “Wonderful Grace of Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/o/wondergj.htm

Camp Living Waters

Today, Monica picked up the items from the church that we had collected.  She was pleased and said she could use EVERYTHING to help set up the five trailers.  What she needs now is one coffee pot and two small microwaves.  If you have these items, please let me know.  Used is fine.

Tues, Bro. Ronnie gave us some very practical ideas about how we can minister and meet needs in our communities.  I’ll share a few of them here:

  • Free outdoor concerts
  • Block parties (The association has equipment that can be used.)
  • Uniform drives
  • Backyard Bible Clubs
  • Tutoring
  • Helping with transportation to appointments, church, etc.
  • Child care
  • Teaching parenting skills

Bible Study this morning – Rhoda (Acts 12: 12-17)

Read the Bible in 2015 – Isaiah 12-17

I hope you found some concerns to pray about and some helping information.  Thanks for looking up and reading this post.  May God be honored and glorified!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

                            The name of the LORD is a strong tower;                             the righteous run to it and are safe.

               ~ Proverbs 18:10 (NIV)~

Please continue to pray for my friend, Martha Pevey Dagro, and her granddaughter, Macy Gueldner.  They are both being treated for cancer.

Bro. Ronnie did a great job speaking at the WMU yesterday.  I’m so thankful he had so many simple ideas for missions.  If you were not there yesterday, as someone who was.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Pointing to God” – http://odb.org/
  • Remember now your Creator . . .                                                                           before the difficult days come.                                                                                                      ~Ecclesiastes 12:1~
  • “All Things Bright and Beautiful” – http://nethymnal.org/htm/a/l/allthing.htm

Read the Bible in 2015 – Joshua 11-15

“Count Your Blessings” today!

Anna Lee

Sunday

You will keep in perfect peace

him whose mind is steadfast,

because he trusts in you.

~Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)~

 

Koltyn Gafford – BETTER!

(Written by his mom)   Koltyn had a good day today. Got moved back to the Rehab floor but had to move rooms to be closer to the nurses station. Momma got to bathe him in a tub for the first time and he did wonderful.

{(Written by his Poppy(grandpaw)}  It is really amazing how this 2 yr. little boy has touched so many people he brought so many people together and touched so many hearts I think God has bless more than one of us

Macy Gueldner

(Written by her mother)  I was hoping that Macy would have an easier time this week than she usually has. This is, by far, her most painful week out of the month. However, it’s the first time that she didn’t get chemo in her spine, in addition to IV chemo and steroids. So, I hoped that it would lessen her pain, but unfortunately I was wrong. She’s having a really tough time. She’s in a lot of pain, and she’s just miserable. She’s crying through both the days and nights. I know that she’ll feel better in a few days, but it’s hard to watch her suffer. I can’t do anything except hold her and give her pain meds, so I basically feel helpless. Please pray that her little body feels better sooner than later. I want to see her smiling and singing again!

Camp Living Waters (Loranger)

We need camp nurses for our summer 2015 camps.
Children’s Camp #1 June 1-4
Children’s Camp #2 July 6-9
Children’s Camp #3 July 9-12
Youth Mission Camp July 13-17
Please contact us if you will be willing to work.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Our Daily Bread – “The Wonder of Sight” – http://odb.org/
  • “I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.”                                                                                                                  ~Ps. 139:14~      
    Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness,     so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals,                                                     and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”                                                                                                                                    ~Gen. 1:26 (NIV)~
  • “In His Time” – http://gospelyrics.blogspot.com/2007/07/in-his-time.html         

Announcements

  • “Young at Heart” at 10 A.M. Tuesday at NZBC
  • Associational WMU Quarterly Meeting at SCBC at 10 A.M.
    • Meet in the new church facility
    • Bring foods that do not need to be reheated.
    • Guest speaker – Rev. Ronnie Chaisson speaking on mission opportunities
  • FBC, K is working on two collection projects
    • Used kitchen items for Camp Living Waters in Loranger to set up five kitchens
    • Items to pack Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes” – See poster and boxes across from the kitchen.
  • Hope Center in Roseland is selling winter clothing for 50% off.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Romans 5-6

Have a wonderful and blessed Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee