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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

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