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Thanksgiving

“. . . the gospel is God’s power

for salvation to everyone who believes . . .”

~Romans 1:16~

 

Thanksfulness – Day 28 – Salvation

Today, I want to thank God for providing us an opportunity to have salvation just by believing.  I’m thankful I have each day to love and serve Him.  I’m also thankful He provides us with prayer so we can communicate with Him at any time.  I know He loves me and only wants to best for me.

I’m also blessed by neighbors/friends who realized when we were at their place last Thanksgiving Eve, Daddy was with all of us.  They shared happy thoughts of him as soon as we got there.  Today, other friends have included us in their Thanksgiving.  I’m so thankful for kindnesses shown to us.

Late last night, we had a small packaged delivered.  It was copies of For My Good written by Boyd Hatchel.  David and I both read the entire book before we went to bed and were so blessed by this powerful little book.

Today, I want to mention some of our older friends who are in their 90’s.  Mrs. Grace Chadwick of Roseland  has know us all of our lives.  She is faithful to God, her church, and her family, and friends.  Mrs. Irene Morris became our neighbor when we move to Kentwood almost thirty years ago.  She is special to us, just as she is to so many of you who will be reading this.  Another lady most of you seldom see is Mrs. Allie Dillon.  She has taught us to press on and to appreciate the little things that come to us.  These three represent many of our older friends.  We love each one and learn from the example each one has set for us.  We would not be the same without them because they have all contributed so much to who we are today.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “How to Enjoy Things”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “What Goes Around Comes Around”

http://academictips.org/blogs/what-goes-around-comes-around/ 

Hymn of the Day  – “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/i/tissweet.htm

Have a blessed Thanksgiving Day!  Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Friday

“God reigns over the nations;

God is seated on his holy throne.”

~Psalm 47:8~

Susan Frazier

Susan is recovering nicely from her surgery.  The best news is that her reports came back good.  Thank God for that.  Pray for Susan as she continues to recover.

  Jeff Birch

Jeff is home from the hospital and recuperating.  Pray for him as he get back to full strength and endurance.

Jesse Dean

Pray for Jesse as he makes medicine adjustments in preparation for  surgery next week.  Begin pray for a successful shoulder surgery next week.

The Harrells

Mr. Phillip enjoyed celebrating his 90th birthday with his family.  Mrs. Annie Bell is improving.  She’s still hospitalized in Greensburg and has begun physical therapy.

  “My Hope America”

I hope you were about to watch “My Hope America” and Rev. Billy Graham’s message for us.  There’s time in the next few days to watch it if you missed it last night and time to watch it again if you wish to do so.  You can also download the program from his website.

  “Lucy” Bible Study

The study today will be based on the “Lucy and the Submarine Commander” episode.  The lesson title is “Where’s There’s Never a Boast or Brag” with the Biblical principle being boasting.  You are welcome to join us at 10:00 this morning in the fellowship hall.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “ Values – Team Work – “My Team”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1439-My-Team

  Hymn of the Day – “We’ll Work Till Jesus Come” (Not “you”, but ‘we”)

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/e/l/wellwork.htm

Baptist Press 

BPNews.net

Thankfulness – Day 8

“My Team”  reminds me of all those who have helped me accomplish things I never could have accomplished on my own and the enjoyment of working with others.  I give my parents a lot of credit for teaching me about working together.  Church friends have always stepped in to help get any task done.  The same for some of my co-workers through my teaching years.  More hands  make for merry hearts!  Join a team and enjoy getting more accomplished than would have been accomplished working individually!

Get some “work” accomplished today, but do so with a buddy/friend/helper!  You’ll enjoy it better and probably get more done. Anna Lee

Sunday

“LORD, hear my voice when I call;

be gracious to me and answer me.”

~Psalm 27:7~

 

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2013/11/detroit-detailsadenoid-surgerymodern.html?spref=fb

The meeting in honor of 125 days of WMU was nice yesterday.  I met and heard of many ladies named “Alford”.  I felt right at home.  Lots of Alford ladies have felt the importance of WMU.

Thankfulness Day 10 – “Kinship”

Yesterday, I was in a church where I met or heard of many other ladies named “Alford”.  It was good to know we all had something in common that is much more important than a married name.  We serve(d) the same God and work(ed) through WMU to help tell others about him.  I did some computer work when I got home which proved many  of these Alford men were cousins.  I felt right at home among strangers.  Not only are we Alford’s, but we are Christian women dedicated to serving Him.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Remembering Our Father’s Words”

odb.org

Values – Courtesy – “Want to Go Shopping…?”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1437-Want-to-go-shopping-

Hymn of the Day – “Be a Ray of Sunshine”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/e/r/beraysun.htm

Billy Graham’s “Hope for America” will be televised again tonight.  Check for it on FOX at 7:00.

Revival is scheduled for FBC,K beginning this morning and continuing through Wednesday.  This morning’s service will be followed by “dinner on the grounds”.

I have joined an online Bible study on Thankfulness.  It will last from Nov. 11-22.  You must have an email address and a Facebook account to join.  If you would like to join this group, send me that information.  I will pass it on so you can join too.

Be in God’s house today!

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening

King M. DePhillips Sr.

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

King M. DePhillips Sr., 73 years old of Independence, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center.

He was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1940, in Roseland.

Mr. DePhillips served in the United States Navy.

Surviving are his wife, Linda DePhillips; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael DePhillips and Carol of Killian, and King M. DePhillips Jr. and Debbie of Independence; daughters, Tammy Tanner of Pascagoula, MS, Denise and David Blossoms of Alice Springs Australia, Tammy Martin of Zachary, Tena and Brian Taylor of Denham Springs, and Bettilee and Rowdy Albers of Independence; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly; and brothers and sisters, Kevin and Debbie Armstrong, Darrell and Linda Armstrong, Sharon and Will Reed, Barbara and David Normann.

He is preceded in death by his father, King Minote DePhillips; mother, Louise Jenkins DePhillips Armstrong and husband, Clifford Armstrong; and grandson, King Maurice “Trey” DePhillips III.

Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Sunday, September 22, 2013, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Visitation will continue on Monday, from 8:00 am until the funeral service at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in the Narretto Cemetery in Loranger.

 

Herbert Wayne Clark, known as “Sonny”     (Brother-in-law of Ora Lee Wilson)

“Sonny” passed away yesterday afternoon.  His wake will be tomorrow night at Seal Funeral Home in Denham Springs from 6:00 – 9:00.  Visitation will continue Monday from 8:00 – the 11:00 funeral.

“Sonny” was hospitalized for 8 months, beginning about a week after his wife passed away.  The doctors and nurses called him “Poppa Sonny” since they had worked with him so long.

Pray for the family in the coming days.  Pray for those, including Dwayne Wilson, traveling for the services.

 

Also, Truette Strickland, Robert and Ora Lee’s great-grandson, has had additional tests and will see a pediatric cardiologist in Baton Rouge Monday at 10:00 to learn more about his newly diagnosed enlarged heart valve.

 

Ora Lee also shared that Rev. Merlin McCon, former pastor of Line Creek Baptist Church, has been ill for about three weeks.  You will surely want to add him to your prayer list.

Tuesday Afternoon

From your computer you can surely see my smile because of attending the Senior Adult Revival in Roseland this morning.  How wonderful it was to be with other Christians to worship God!  It is wonderful to have so many Christian friends together in one building.  I am looking forward to the service at Grangeville tomorrow.

From Charlene Blades

The Needham family (J.B., Roseanne, Jed and Jaycee Dell) are doing great. Jaycee Dell is gaining weight and keeping everyone on their toes.
They even made it to early service church on Sunday.
Roseanne is going to have a hernia repair surgery next Monday (outpatient) Keep her and her doctor in your prayers.
We are so thankful for our amazing family and friends. And our heavenly father who has blessed our family.
THANK YOU everyone for your prayers!

Mary K Womack
(April 29, 1935 – September 9, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, she passed at 3:05 PM on Monday, September 9, 2013. She was at home with her family. She was born April 29, 1935 in Lawrence County, MS and was 78 years of age. Survived by daughter, Diane Seal, Denham Springs; 2 sons, William “Billy” Womack and Mark Womack, both of Kentwood; 4 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; and 1 brother, Hubert Boyd. Preceded in death by husband, Luther Womack; parents, George Clifton Boyd and Lesta Coleta Greer White; and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood

Thursday

“That they may all be one;

even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You,

that they also may be in Us,

so that the world may believe that You sent Me.”

~John 17:21, NASB~

Pray for Robbie Lynn and her family as she is receiving treatment at the hospital in Jackson.

Pray for Dan Turner as he continues to work to regain his strength and control.  Pray for his family and friends as they continue to encourage and aid him in many ways.

Pray for Mr. Bobby Lawson as he has work done by the dermatologist.

Pray for Mr. John Alan Blackwell, Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher, and others as they continue to make great effort to be in Sunday School each week.

Missions in Tangipahoa Parish – World Changers –

http://www.actionnews17.com/News/All/TabId/99/ArtMID/494/ArticleID/6895/FEATURE-World-Changers-make-their-mark-on-Hammond.aspx

SBC 2013 -SBC 2013: Why bother with the SBC? –  Working together is the best approach.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=40570

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Rock of Ages”

http://odb.org/

I think this a a good devotional to save so it can be shared.

Encouragement – Moments of Hope – “A Single Mother’s New Beginning” 

http://moments.org/a-single-mothers-new-beginning/

I heard another report of VBS this week.  This one was at Kedron.  What a blessing VBS is to our children and grandchildren!  I’m so thankful for the efforts of people in all our area churches to give their all to VBS each summer.

Upcoming Camps – FBC, Kentwood

Centri- Kid at Milsaps – July 8-12

XFUGE at Houston – July 22-26

Now is a good time to pray for the youth and adults attending camps.  Pray for those participating in camp leadership who will guide our young people.  What an awesome experience for all!

Third Thursday Meeting – Tonight at our cabin at 6:30.  Everyone is invited.

Prayer Meeting (last night) – Thanks to James Rimes for leading.  The lesson on obedience was presented well, even if all the notes were in the other maroon Bible.  We are blessed with Godly men who are willing to share at any given opportunity.

Continue to be obedient to God and make a difference in lives “wherever you are planted”.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“For the Lord God is a sun and shield;

The Lord will give grace and glory;

No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.”

~Psalm 84:11, NKJV~

Susan Rimes is having more health issues.  Pray she will soon be feeling much better.

Mrs. Mary Womack fell at home and cracked her femur.  She is at North Oaks and will be moved to North Oaks rehab for an extended period or time.

Buddy Morris did very well yesterday.  He will be able to have a normal day at home today unless he developed a problem during the night.

Jesse Wall is at North Oaks and expecting to have gall bladder surgery by the end of the week.  Pray for a successful surgery and a good recovery.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon called to request prayer for one of her great-granddaughters.   Anna Grace “Gracie” Dillon will have her tonsils removed today at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS.  Pray all goes well so she can soon be feeling better.

Pray for Paul Morgan, father of Zach as in ‘Zach’s Lidz for Kidz’.  Paul was in the ER last night and found to have cellulitis.  Pray medication will help him feel better quickly.

Continue to pray for Robbie Lynn.  She got to enjoy the company of her dad yesterday.  Pray for the family as they help fight her illness one day at a time.

Our little granddaughter in Prague completed fourth grade Friday and broke a big toe Monday at a birthday party.  She has a cast up to her knee and is expected to be still until Friday when she will get a walking cast.  Pray for her and her family.

Prayers of Eli – He’s having a difficult week.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prayers-for-Eli/158511724308896

Spring Creek had almost 200 in VBS last night.  Pray for another good night and a wonderful week.

Line Creek will have VBS June 23-27 from 5:30-8:30.  Their kickoff will be this Saturday from 11:00 – 1:00 at the Cutrer’s.

The youth from The Lord’s Church are having a successful week at camp, but Bro. Don has learned that pastors should leave the camp games to the youth.  He will be fine, but has some bruises on his face as a reminder.

Hillsdale Baptist Church is having a homecoming on the 5th Sunday of this month.  You are invited to attend and enjoy the activities of the day which will include “dinner on the grounds” and special music.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Play in Pain” – http://odb.org/

God will provide for our needs on a daily basis.  That includes the ability to handle the difficult days and the difficulties of life.  We all need to realize he want us to trust Him on the good days and on the difficult days.

Encouragement – A Moment of Hope – “A Daughter’s Death, A Father’s Forgiveness “ –  http://moments.org/a-daughters-death-a-fathers-forgiveness/

May your day be one of giving love and encouragement to others.  May your voice and your actions be a witness for Jesus no matter what is on your schedule today.

Anna Lee