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“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

~2 Timothy 1:7, ESV~

Nancy Carruth received a good report yesterday.  She will go back in three months for a check-up to assure everyone that all is still okay.  Thanks for praying for this sweet lady.

Caleb Estay spent the night in the hospital for observation because he was complaining of neck pain.  If a problem is detected, pray the doctors will be able to quickly plan a treatment for him.

Jan Yarborough is having eye surgery today.  Pray all goes well for her.

Ora Lee Wilson’s hand surgery is also today.  Pray all goes well for her too.

Carol New will have a surgery for a device that will hopefully help with the pain in her legs and feet.  Pray for an effective surgery.

J.D. Smith is in North Oaks for tests.  He’s in room 4408.  Give him a call or stick your head in his door.

Mrs. Gaylon (Ruth) Cutrer is scheduled for surgery June 12th.  Pray for her as she prepares for this day.

Terri Garner will also be having some surgery.  Add her name to your prayer list too.

Mrs. Angie Redmond has been moved to the St. Helena Nursing Home in Greensburg.  Pray she soon is pain-free from her injuries from the most recent fall.

Mrs. Ruby Luke is still in rehab, but hoping to be home soon.  Pray for her as she continues to improvel.

Russ Zachary (from Kirby Varnado via Peggy Alford)

Melanie Wales and boys were in an accident yesterday after school.  Thank God their injuries were not serious.

Robbie Lynn Kirby is waiting for some test results.  Pray with her that the results will be good.

Lara’s Gowns for Smiles

http://www.wwltv.com/news/One-thousand-gowns-countless-smiles-202413801.html

Collection of fabric, sewing notions, and donations is ongoing at FBC, Kentwood.  Look for a basket under the stairs to the balcony and under the stairs at the NW corner of the fellowship hall building.

Dru Williams should have completed his fourth flight and be at home with his family.  Pray for a special summer for the Williams family.

Don’t forget that Wednesday, May 15th is the final collection day for Zach’s Lidz for Kidz.  New hats or donations to help purchase new hats will be appreciated by boys and girls who are undergoing cancer treatment.

Centrifuge camps for 2013

http://www2.lifeway.com/fuge/index.php/pages/events/centrifuge?intcmp=fuge-main-centri-find

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Don’t Worry, Dad’ 

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Baptist Press

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Your prayers are so important to many people.  Each one appreciates your time and your prayers.  You make a difference!

Anna Lee

This morning, I’m reminded of another reason to be thankful.  My draft form of an incomplete Prayer Link was automatically saved when we had a brief power outage.  I remember the days when you had to start all over.  I thank God for all the technology we have now, even if I don’t use all of it.  Being late is being than not being able to get this posted at all.

He has made everything beautiful in its time.

He has also set eternity in the human heart;

yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.

~Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV~

From Brandy Potts

Please pray for bro. Mike Shummock (Pastor of EFBC). He is having a heart cath in the morning (Tuesday).

Amber Update: Just a quick note to let you know that Amber is doing great. She is slowly gaining her strength back and has enjoyed receiving lots of tender loving care. We received a phone call from MD Anderson yesterday and they have changed her appointment date to return back. We will be returning back to Houston late Thursday afternoon. Amber will start a full day of appointments on Friday, May 10th. She will have blood work done, staples removed, get biopsy results, and meet with the neuro-oncologist. We will post another update this weekend.
Thank you again for checking in and continuing to support Amber. Keep those prayers flowing…….
Love to all…..
Kathy “Ree Ree” (mother)

Pray for Chuck Pulliam of Amite as he has a knee replacement surgery today.  He did well with the other knee replacements and recovery, so let’s pray he does as well with this one.

Brody Roberts is back in North Oaks.  Let’s pray this young man gets to feeling much better soon.

Pat Hoosier is beginning another  round of treatment.  Pray for it to be effective and for him to tolerate it well.

Mrs. Nadine Council called with three requests while I was at another wake.  I will try to read the notes taken for me.

• A relative of their daughter, Beth, has a job flying helicopters in Africa.  The family’s request is that he will be able to find a job closer to home so he can be with his young family.
• Joan Morris, a sister-in-law, has cancer on her spine.  She’s in Augusta, GA and would welcome our prayers.
• The husband of a niece, Tom Breeze, is hospitalized with a latter stage of alzimers.  He’s in Florida.  Please add him to your prayer list also.

Thanks to all who helped prepare food for the Hammons and/or Strickland families.

Jones Family – http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Notice the work done on the flower beds at church.  This was done by Fay Gehringer.  She didn’t do it for recognition, but I’m sure a “thank-you” wouldn’t be unappreciated.

Several churches have already recognized their seniors.  FBC, Amite had eleven.  FBC, Covington had twenty-five.  I don’t know about other churches who have already recognized their seniors.  You can share with me if you wish your church to be included.  FBC, Kentwood will recognize seniors on the 19th.

Mothers’ Day is traditionally a day for parents to dedicate their young children to the Lord.  Pray for each young family as their promise to teach their child about God.  Also, pray for mothers and memories of mothers this week.

Devotional – “We Can Trust Him” – http://odb.org/

Missions – Zach’s Lidz for Kidz

Our time for collection of hats and caps for boys and girls at Children’s Hospital will close Wednesday of next week.  Please take time to purchase some cute hats for these children to wear while they undergo treatment.  It’s not about Zach.  It’s not about the church.  It’s not about you.  It’s about sick children you can encourage.  Baskets are located under the stairs to the balcony and under the stairs in the northwest corner of the fellowship hall building.  Thanks for being an encourager to a sick child.

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Let God use you for His work in some way today.

Anna Lee