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Sunday

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.

~Psalm 55:22 (NIV)~

 

Koltyn Gafford

Last Saturday morning

Just wanted to update all our Prayer Warriors. Koltyn is stable now. He has a slight temp. O2 has been dropped from 100% to 70% so he is breathing a lil on his own. A second chest x-ray was taken abt 3:30 this morning and they said it looks as though there is a very slight positive change but not much. We’ll take any kind of positive change!! He is resting much easier now. Thank you all for prayers. We are extremely blessed to have such an awesome community & social media family to think of us during such a difficult time. I’m just so ready to hear that sweet lil voice call out to me.

Late last night

Koltyn is continues to slowly improve. They are slowly weaning his ventilator. His blood pressure and pulse remain stable and has not required any increase in medications. He continues to run a low grade temp which is expected under these circumstances. His pupils react to light which is wonderful. He does have some spontaneous movements. We will update you all again in the morning after his doctor makes rounds. Again we appreciate your love, calls, and prayers. Your prayers are working! …the Gaffords, Russell’s and Newman family.

Kai Harris Relan was born Christmas Eve and has needed some special attention.  His parents are Jordan and Mechelle Relan.

The baby spent Christmas in NICU at North Oaks.  He has an infection and will spend about ten days in the hospital getting antibiotics.  He has had a spinal tap to check on the infection possibly moving to the brain, but that was clear.  Now, he has been moved to intermediate care.  The parents thank those who have been praying.  It looks like Kai doesn’t have any big problems.

“RETIRED FORMER JUDGE WILL BE LAID TO REST MONDAY IN FRANKLINTON” (Judge James)

http://www.actionnews17.com/Home/retired-former-judge-will-be-laid-to-rest-monday-in-franklinton-218392

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Grateful for Collective Giving” – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=13341&LanguageID=1709#.VJ_vtcAAs

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “A Piece of the Puzzle” – http://odb.org/2013/11/13/a-piece-of-the-puzzle/
  • God has set the members,                                                                                        each one of them,                                                                                                          in the body just as He pleased.                                                                                               ~1 Corinthians 12:18~
  • “Count Your Blessings” –  http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/c/o/u/countyou.htm 

Today, as I count my blessings for another year, I am blessed in many ways.  One is extra special today!  I’m so excited.  The Hatchel family arrived mid afternoon yesterday and Boyd and Jennie will be speaking at FBC, K at 10:30 this morning.  That makes me especially blessed today!

Anna Lee

Monday

Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,

because he has come and has redeemed his people.

~Luke 1:68 (NIV)~

 

Christmas Eve Services

  • Pine Ridge United Methodist Church – 5:00 Wednesday afternoon
  • Hillsdale Baptist Church – 6:30 P.M.

Please pray for Porgie Scarle of Fluker.  He is at a crossroads in his cancer treatment, which seems to not be helping for now.  He will be having an adjustment to his treatment this week.  Joanie asks for your prayers.

Glen Magee got sick while cooking at work Saturday night.  After one night and numerous medical tests, he was able to go home.  Please thank God for the beautiful season, good medical care, and others who stepped in to help at “Smokehouse“.

Jesse Dean’s sister, Mrs. Patsy Benefield, is doing better at North Oaks and was scheduled to go home.  Pray she continues to improve.

Ethel Nettles Hyde

Born: December 09, 1936
Died: December 20, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2877718

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Lottie’s Quotes

http://guymuse.blogspot.com/2012/11/lottie-moon-quotes.html

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Remember the Wrapping” – odb.org/2014/12/22/remember-the-wrapping/Remember the Wrapping” 
  • [Jesus] made Himself of no reputation . . .                                                                                      coming in the likeness of men.                                                                                                                                                                                ~Philippians 2:7~
  • “Away in a Manger” (Not a fancy birthplace!) – http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/c/christmas_carols/away_in_a_manger.html

It’s one day closer to Christmas.  Remember, it is not mainly a day of giving and receiving gifts, but a day of celebrating the birth of a king and all that represents.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

Ora Lee Wilson called and apologized for calling twice in the same day, but she had a very good reason.

  • Landon Wilson‘s doctor says there is ONE possibility for Landon’s problem and is running more tests.  In the meantime, the hospital is pumping antibiotics into Landon.  Keep praying.  Landon’s grandmother Gwen is Ora Lee’s sister.
  • Now, the new request is for Ora Lee’s sister, Juanita.  She has been rushed to the hospital with heart issues.  Please pray for her now.
  • When families have multiple issues at the same time, it gets very hard to cope physically and emotionally.  As you pray for Landon and Juanita, please remember their immediate and extended families.

Tuesday

“May God be praised!

He has not turned away my prayer

or turned His faithful love from me.”

~Psalm 66:20, HCSB~

 

Pray for our country, especially police officers, MO, the people of larger cities, and all if America.   May we all turn to God this day and every day!

Please continue to pray for Wade Daniels as he chooses between surgery and a brace.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • Our Daily Bread – “Resting in God” –  odb.org
  • He did not waver . . .                                                                                               through unbelief . . .                                                                                                             being fully convinced that what [God] had promised                                             He was also able to perform.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ~Romans 4:20-21~                                                                                                                                 I know whom I have believed,                                                                                                                                                                            and am persuaded that He is able                                                                                           to keep what I have committed to Him.”                                                                                    ~2 Timothy 1:12~
  • “I Know Whom I Have Believed” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/k/ikwihb.htm

Thankfulness – Day 25

Today, when we seem to have awakened to a new day of unrest in our country, I thank God He is still the same.  I also thank God for people who stand up for the values/ideals in our country because they are right and pleasing to God.  May our nation come through this time of unrest quickly and stronger.  May God look down on us and be pleased with us as individual and as a nation.  May we all be able to safely rest our hearts and lives in His caring arms.

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Mallory is on the way home!!!

Beth Brabham asked that we pray for her mother, Mrs. Mildred Birch, who will be having surgery in about three weeks.

Please pray for seventeen (17) members of Montpelier Baptist Church are are serving as missionaries in Nicaragua this week.  This is their second trip this year.  They have been going for several years.

 

 

Monday Addition

Former Kentwood mayor, Mr. Nick Salidino, passed away yesterday.  I’ll post an obituary when it is available.

Thankfulness: Day 17 – Today, I am thankful for memories.  As a teacher, I have many.  The memory of former students, co-workers, and families is so special to me.  At the football game Friday night, David told someone we were there to see “grandchildren”, the children of some of my former students.  That’s the way it is with us living far from our children and their families and with no football players “on the radar”.   One of my special memories is of a young man who came to me twice with a medical issue that led me to call the Salidino family.  Later, upon moving I began to see the Salidino family periodically, and as recently as a couple weeks ago at The Cafe.  I’m thankful for knowing so many students and their families.  It’s a blessing to a retired teacher to think back, not about the subjects I loved to teach, but the people I know because of being a teacher.  I’m richly blessed.

Monday

“How blessed is he who considers the helpless;

The Lord will deliver him in a day of trouble.”

~Psalm 41:1, NASB~

 

Operation Christmas Child

  • In Ukraine, a shoebox gift distribution took place at a Connect Center where kids come as the court system takes custody of them. Many have physical issues related to lack of care by parents, some have AIDS, and some have no parents at all. They are here for 3 months before being sent to an orphanage. This is an extremely emotional time and place for them. An OCC ministry partner has been working at this Connect Center for 15 years and has recently had a favorable response to begin planning for OCC’s discipleship program The Greatest Journey!
  • A ten year-old boy from Nicaragua shared his testimony, “Now that I have Jesus in my heart, I know that I have to grow and trust in God. I’ve been sick and have been healed. I have also had big changes in my life- the best of which has been my salvation. My parents tell me that I’m now a son who makes them glad. I’ve been impacted by learning of Christ’s sacrifice for us. Many thanks for all you’ve done for me. God bless you.”
  • In 2006, OCC delivered over 44,000 shoebox gifts to children in need living in Vietnam!
  • Nebojsa had epilepsy and often went to the hospital for treatment. When he received his box in the hospital, he opened it impatiently. Inside, he found a hat and gloves, candies and a school set including a compass and ruler. When he saw this, Nebojsa started crying. His mother explained that he was failing math class because he told the teacher he forgot his supplies, but the truth was that his family didn’t have the money to buy them. He held the supplies in his arms for a long time, with tears in his eyes.
  • “I had total knee replacement six weeks ago and this is what I did to keep my hands busy and my sanity intact, 41 ragdolls and 65 hats for Operation Christmas Child. Praise the Lord!” – Judy S.
  • “No matter what storm you face, you need to know God loves you. He has not abandoned you.” – Franklin Graham
  • “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV)
  • Christmas Packing Party
    • 6 P.M. on Nov. 1st at FBC, Kentwood
    • Bring in any additional items you want to contribute this week.
    • Wear red and/or green or Christmas clothing.
    • Bring your favorite Christmas party food.
    • Prepare to be blessed!

 

Hope Center in Roseland is an opportunity to give of yourself all year long.  I am scheduling volunteers for each week.  Let me know when you are available.  It is best for scheduling if you work 9-1, 1-5, or 9-5 on a regular basis.  For example, one couple works every Thursday afternoon.  If you cannot commit on a regular basis, please sign up as you become available.  If you are a member of any Two Rivers Baptist Church, you are automatically qualified to become a volunteer.

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

  • They shall still bear fruit in old age;                                                                                                            they shall be fresh and flourishing.                                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 92:14~                                                                                                  Out of all your gifts ye shall offer every heave offering of the Lord,                                   of all the best thereof.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ~Numbers 18:29~                                                                                                   
  • “Our Best” – http://hymnoftheweek.net/?p=387  & http://justifiedfreely.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/hear-ye-the-masters-call-hymn/ & http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/ourbest.htm

The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.

Anna Lee

Sunday

     “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us,

that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

~2 Cor. 5:21~

 

Betty Simpson sent me a message that Mr. Bobby got a boot on his broken foot.  If things go according to the doctor’s plans there will be a two-week check-up with the boot coming off after four more weeks.  Thank God the bread was not any worse.

Someone sent me a message that Jodi Sherman passed away Friday.  I have no additional information to share at this time.  Please pray for her family.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Some opportunities for ladies next week:

  • Monday – Associational WMU meeting and potluck lunch at NZBC at 10:00.  If you are a volunteer at Hope Center, please wear your green shirt.  (Interested men are invited to attend.  You will not be the only men there.)
  • Tuesday – Monthly Young at Heart at NZBC at 10:30.  The guest speaker, Mrs. Travis, will share information about the history of the Sixth Ward.  Everyone, ladies and men, are invited to attend and stay for potluck lunch.
  • Thursday – “Fill My Cup, Lord” is the theme for Ladies’ Night at FBC, K.  We will meet at 6:15.  Come and bring a friend.  Ladies from other churches are invited.
  • Hope Center – To volunteer, you can contact me or call the Hope Center at 247-2235. Thanks to all who have brought donations or provided support in any way.  There is certainly an air of excitement as we see God at work there each day.  Of course, men are also involved in this ministry too.  There plenty of work scheduled for next week that men can help with.

Devotional, Scripture, and  Songs

  • “The Right Foundation” – http://odb.org/
  • Whoever hears these sayings of Mine,                                                                  and does them,                                                                                                              I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.                                                                                                               ~Matthew 7:24~
  • “How Firm a Foundation” http://www.hymnary.org/text/how_firm_a_foundation_ye_saints_of                                                                                                                                                                                                                             “The Wise Man Built His House upon a Rock”                       – http://childbiblesongs.com/song-21-wise-man-built-his-house.shtml

Have a very blessed Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Sunday

This is God’s day!  Don’t try to take it for your own!

Danny V. Maurer 

Born: January 10, 1969
Died: October 04, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2736419

Bill Ray Bickham, Jr.

Born: March 09, 1957
Died: October 03, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/2736013