Monday Evening

I just received a text from Kathy Wales.  Her daughter Kristen’s sister-in-law, Angie,died unexpectedly during emergency surgery about 6 P.M. in Ohio.   “The family is in shock!” Angie was 48.  Please pray for this family too.
Kristen’s grandmother and Jeff’s sister within seven hours!
Prayers needed and appreciated.
Ara Shoemaker Brennan

Born: October 10, 1936
Died: January 09, 2016

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/15231a81e197e899

Sunday

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign:

The virgin will be with child

and will give birth to a son,

and will call him Immanuel.

~Isaiah 7:14~

 

Mrs. Mary Miller said her son-in-law, Jack McCarte,  was able to go home last night.  She thanks you so much for praying for him.

Read the Bible in 2015 2 John

Scripture Writing – Day 13 – Matthew 1:18-20

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

  • March for Missions (FBC,K this morning)
  • This was part of a letter we received yesterday from Janie Wise, Women’s Ministry and Ministry Strategist at the Louisiana Baptist Convention.  She is also a dear friend.

Who: For God so loved

Where: the world

What: the He sent His only begotten Son

Why: that whosoever believeth in His should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Looking Ahead

  • Young at Heart at NZBC Tuesday
  • Third Thursday at the Cabin
  • Friday Morning Bible Study
  • Combined Choirs Program
    • Saturday at East Fork
    • Sunday at FBC

 

Jesus is the one and only reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Sunday and Sunday Night

I apologize for my post not publishing this morning.  I saw it “unpublished” and few minutes ago, but when I tried to publish it, it disappeared.  Jason checked for it and cannot find it either.  I’ll try to add some highlights and add a request from Mrs. Mary Miller and a new obituary tonight.

 

Mrs. Flo Hatcher has been enjoying her company.  She has good caregivers, including her daughter, Julee.

Linda Blount Johnson lives in Arcola.  She is having a pain in her hip and trouble walking.  She would like you to pray for her.

Landon Estay wrote this about his baby daughter.

Claire Isabella Estay was delivered stillborn at 12:47 AM this morning. She is beautiful with a head full of hair.

On behalf of me and my family, I want to thank each and every one of you who have reached out to us. I haven’t responded to most of you, but each message is appreciated and makes us feel loved.

Memorial arrangements will be announced once finalized. We will have one in Texas and one in Louisiana. Again, thank you all for your love and caring.

Jane Carlous Alford

Born: December 03, 1941
Died: December 04, 2015

        http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3512990

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Mrs. Mary Miller requests prayer for her son-in-law, Jack McCarte (53), who will be having heart surgery at St. Dominic’s in Jackson, MS early tomorrow morning.  Hopefully, a stent is all that will be needed because previous health issues will make open-heart more of a risk.  Please pray for Jack and all involved in the surgery.
Jesse Raymond Durnin

Born: March 31, 1949
Died: December 06, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3513424&fh_id=10545

Thursday Addition

Whether or not you are a fan of Joey and Rory, you will be a fan of their faith.  RFD television is replaying many of their programs today one after the other.  They have already started.  I think you will be blessed to “experience” their faith today.

Sunday

Let us come before him with thanksgiving

and extol him with music and song.  

For the LORD is the great God,

the great King above all gods.

~Psalm 95:2-3~

 

Please pray for Kenny Ray Slaven, grandson of Mrs. Bessie Hayden.  Kenny Ray hurt a hand at work and is in room 2412 at North Oaks.  Pray he has a good recovery from his injury.

 

Evelyn “Heloise” Andrus Catha

Born: August 21, 1934
Died: November 21, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3388716&fh_id=10545

Last Sunday, James Rimes share a magazine with me.  He marked a particular article and identified it as “Thankful”.  The magazine is the November 15th issue of “B & B” ( Bluffs and Bayous).  The article. “Turkey Trot”, is very interesting.   The author lists eight things he is  thankful for.  They are:

  1. Family and Friends
  2. Able to Worship Freely
  3. Able to Live Out in the Country
  4. Running Water, Indoor Plumbing, and Electricity (the greatest is the running water.)
  5. Farming is Mechanical
  6. Good Health Care
  7. Computers a

 

Wednesday

Peace I leave with you;

my peace I give you.

I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled

and do not be afraid.

John 14:27

(This is for all those with major changes going on in their lives.)

Read the Bible in 2015 Psalm 125-127

Baptist Press bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thankfulness: Day 4

Today, I’m thankful for prayer.  It is an area of my life helps me draw closer to God and get through the difficulties, both large and small, of life.  

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

since as members of one body

you were called to peace.

And be thankful.

~Colossians 3:15~

(Peace and thankfulness – May we all have an extra large helping of these today!)

 

Update on Connor Corkern

My dear friends, if everything goes smoothly with Connor tonight (which we expect it will) he will have his ventilator extubated in the morning.

We need your prayers…
•Please pray with Coye and I that this time around Connor’s lungs will be ready and strong.
•Please pray that his secretions will be thin enough for him to cough up.
•Please pray that his body can maintain the energy it requires to breathe easily when awake and sleeping.
•Please pray that God’s grace surrounds us as we watch and wait to see if Connor’s extubation will be successful.
•Please pray that if Connor’s extubation fails that we will be guided in the direction that God leads us to and have peace with whatever may come in order for Connor to breathe easier.
•Please pray for his doctors, nurses, and therapists that have taken exceptional care of him, and will continue to do so.

We know our Heavenly Father hears our prayers as he has shown us His mercy for the past 3 weeks over and over again.

 

Mrs. Flo Hatcher‘s new medication for nausea has worked for five days!  That has made a big difference for her, the family, and caregivers.

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. James Miller as he undergoes testing at a Covington hospital.

 

Mrs. Gloria Boone and her family wish for our continued prayers.

 

David Wickham – David’s obituary will be posted when it is available.  In the meantime, pray for the family.

 

Operation Christmas Child Report

  • We have packed 300 boxes and have collected the funds to ship them.
  • We are
    • Thanking those who helped.
    • Praying for the recipients of the boxes.
    • Thanking God that Samaritan’s Purse providing us with this opportunity.

 

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

We have collected 77% of the goal that we set for out church.  Personally, I never would have been pleased with 77%.  I trust we will meet this goal now that the shoeboxes are filled and shipping collected.  Our church asks a lot, but the mission-minded people in our church have big hearts and a giving/sharing spirit.

 

 

Read the Bible in 20152 Chronicles 29-32

Baptist Pressbpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “The Daily Grind” http://odb.org/2015/11/03/the-daily-grind/
  • Whatever you do,                                                                                                                                             work at it with all your heart,                                                                                                              as working for the Lord,                                                                                                                              not for human masters.                                                                                                                                            ~Colossians 3:23~
  • Remind us today, Lord, that You are in the dull and ordinary tasks of life in a most extraordinary way. Let us not forget that we do even the smallest tasks for You.
  • “Our Best”

 

Friday Bible Study – Joanna

 

 

Thankfulness: Day 3

     I’m thankful for opportunities God provides for us to serve Him and others as well as His reminders to always do “Our Best”.

 

Don’t forget that revival continues at Spring Creek Baptist Church and at Red Bluff Baptist at Folsom, LA where Dr. Gibby McMillan is the evangelist.

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday Addition – Death

I forgot to include this earlier.

William “Pa Pa” “Red” Johnson, Sr.

Born: February 04, 1923
Died: October 28, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3367326&fh_id=10545

I did not know Mr. Johnson, but had the opportunity to spend some time with him just before Christmas last year.  I realized he was an interesting man that I wish I had known much better,.