Friday

So if the Son sets you free,

you will be free indeed.

~John 8:36~

 

Pray for Mr. Kent Raiford of Arcola as he undergoes tests to determine why there has been a sudden change in his health.

 

Tish Fairburn received a good report in Houston.

Went back to Dr. Oki in Houston today. More good news. There is only one spot that has lymphoma. He was expecting more. Since it is only one, I am going to have 12 radiation treatments. He said that should kill it. Start treatments on July17th. I am living proof that God does do miracles. So thankful for that.

 

Pray for Josiah Huckaby, son of Job and K.K.

We’ve had quite a few people asking about Josiah…so here’s an update: He is doing good. He is up to 8 lb.. 5.5oz. We had a set back with his lungs so he is on a Bubble CPAP now. They have been able to wean him some but it has been very slowly. As far as his g-tube, he is doing well with that. They are working towards weaning him down to 30 minute feeds every 3 hours. Still no idea when he will get to come home. One of the doctors told us he probably has a long way to go since this last set back. Today is day 114 in the NICU but God is so good & He has been so faithful to us. We have also been blessed by so much kindness during the last 3.5 months and we can’t express the gratitude & love that overwhelms our hearts…y’all know who you are.  

 

Mr. J.D. Smith celebrated his 84th birthday in rehab with lots of attention from his family.  Pray for him as he continues rehab on his new shoulder.

 

 

James “Rube” Ardillo

March 08, 1953 – June 28, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituaries/view/id/4280562?fh_id=10545

 

 

 

Read the Bible – Jeremiah 51-52 & Psalm 27

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 14 & 15

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com

 

Sunday, First Baptist Church, Kentwood will honor first responders during the morning worship.  A church-wide lunch will follow that.  You are invited to attend.

 

 

I saw a portion of a Bill Gaither patriotic program last night.  If you have the opportunity to view it, please do so.

 

“A Few Good Men” 

 

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying.  If you ever have a need you would like for us to pray about, please contact me through the “CONTACT” section at the top, right portion of this page.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

Command those who are rich in this present world

not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth,

which is so uncertain,

but to put their hope in God,

who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

1 Timothy 6:17

 

  • Mr. J.D. Smith is continuing to slowly improve. Keep him in your prayers as he faces the ups and downs of recovery/rehab.
  • Betty Simpson is having a very hard time with her back right now.  Let’s pray for her as she endures the pain she is going though.
  • Denise LaBarbera Rose, formerly of Amite, requests prayer for her youngest sister Michelle LaBarbera Murphy of Amite.  Michelle’s test is today.
PRAYERS NEEDED PLEASE: To all of my praying friends, please add my youngest       sister, Michelle, to your prayer lists. She has been battling “a health issue” for a couple of months and has an important CT scan tomorrow. Please pray for good results! We believe in our All Mighty God and in the power of prayer! Any and all prayers would be very much appreciated… To God be the Glory!!!
  • The youth from three of our area churches were at camp together in Georgia this week.  I understand a number of decisions were made.  Let’s pray for the youth.
  • James “Rube” Ardillo of Amite passed away yesterday.  Please be in prayer for his large extended family and many friends.
  • Gabrielle Christine McCoy

May 12, 2008 – June 27, 2017                 http://www.mckneelys.com/obituaries/view/id/4280012?fh_id=10545

  • Read the Bible – Jeremiah 49-50 and Psalm 26
  • Friday Morning Bible Study – Ezekiel 14-15
Be a blessing to someone today.
Anna Lee

Wednesday

I keep my eyes always on the LORD.

With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

~Psalm 16:8~

 

Pray for Miss Fay Shoemaker who has been “under the weather”.  Add her to your prayer list.

Mrs. Bobbie Magee braved being out of her home environment to attend church Sunday.  I was so glad to see her.  She was very ill, but has come so far in her recovery.  Thank God for her improvement.

Mr. J.D. Smith has been moved to AMG Rehab and will begin his “work” there in the morning.  He’ll need to be on our prayer lists for a while as he regains use of that shoulder

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

I hope you like the new look of Baptist Press.  I do.

 

Read the Bible Today – Jeremiah 45-48  & Psalm 25

 

We had a good birthday party at The Cafe.  We were happy to include two new ladies.  If you missed today, I hope you will be able to attend next month.  We always meet on the fourth Tuesday.  Mark your calendars.

 

Tonight, the children will meet for their missions class at 6 P.M.  Please send your children and/or grandchildren.  We will end by 7 P.M. when the adults end their service.

 

The “Contact” portion of The Prayer Link will  work again.  Please use it to let me know of any people you want to add to The Prayer Link.  You can find it on the upper right of the blog.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

David had a good eye report from his local doctor yesterday.  Unless something changes, I will not be posting about his eyes.  Thank-you for your many prayers as we have gone through this long difficult process.  You and your prayers are appreciated very much.

Tuesday

But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you,

then choose for yourselves this day

whom you will serve,

whether the gods your ancestors served

beyond the Euphrates,

or the gods of the Amorites,

in whose land you are living.

But as for me and my household,

we will serve the LORD.”

~Joshua 24:15~

Mr. John Phillips’ double knee surgery has been changed to July 21st.  Pray he is able to walk much better after he recovers.

Mr. J.D. Smith‘s shoulder surgery went well at St. Tammany yesterday.  Pray for him as the goes through therapy.

 

Mrs. Hortense Courtney, David’s oldest brother’s mother-in-law, passed away.  Her obituary can be found here – http://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Ella-Hortense-Courtney/#!/Obituary

 

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party well celebrate June birthdays this morning at 11:00 at The Cafe.  All ladies are invited to join us for a Dutch-treat lunch and birthday cake.

 

Read the Bible – Jeremiah 40-44 and Psalm 24

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Operation Christmas Child – We have to get BUSY in making our purchases for the shoeboxes.  Please begin this week and then, bring your purchases to my Sunday School room, next to the choir room, so I can store your items and begin an inventory.  Next month, July, we will begin to collect school supplies.  If you have a question about what you can bring, please ask me.

 

Caskey Prayer from the NOBSTS 

     “God,

     Open a door,

     Open their heart, and

     Open my mouth.”

 

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

But those who hope in the LORD

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.

~Isaiah 40:31~

Pray for J.D. Smith as he is admitted to the hospital this morning for shoulder surgery around noon.  Pray the surgery goes well allowing him more use and less pain in the future.

Pray for Betty Simpson who is having back issues.

COL KENNETH “KEN” WALLACE SEYMOUR, U. S. ARMY (Ret.)

http://www.gamblefuneralservice.com/obituary/col-kenneth-ken-wallace-seymour-u-s-army-ret/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible – Jeremiah 37-39 & Psalm  23

Ladies, don’t forget the birthday party tomorrow at The Cafe to honor some special ladies.  We will meet at 11 A.M.

Have a blessed Monday by being a blessing to someone.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“And let us consider how we may spur one another

on toward love and good deeds.”

~Hebrews 10:24 NIV~

 

 

Read the Bible today – Jeremiah 33-36 & Psalm 22

Tuesday, we will have our monthly “Young” Ladies Birthday Party at The Cafe.  Come at 12:00 to help us celebrate the birthdays of some special ladies.

Pray for

  • Youth from our area at camp
  • Vacation Bible Schools in our area next week
  • Short term missionaries
  • Long term missionaries
  • Members of church staffs today
  • Celebration at Taylor Creek today and services at all our churches
  • Breakfast benefit at Pine Ridge this morning
  • Those being baptized today
  • Decisions that need to be made today

 

The doors of your church will be open today.  Will you be there?

Anna Lee

Saturday

We’ve had many days of bad weather.  Today, it finally delayed posting TPL.  First, my satellite was down.  When it came it, the server for TPL needed to be rebooted.  Such is the story of the technology we love to use each day.

Husbands, love your wives,

just as Christ loved the church

and gave himself up for her

~Ephesians 5:25~

Two couples we know celebrated 50 years of marriage yesterday.  When couples stay married that long, love surely is a part of the marriage.  That is because God is the third member of the team.

Pray for the youth from several area churches as they continue their long trip to camp today.  I’m so glad each youth and each adult got to go.

Pray for Courtney Creel who will soon be going on a mission trip to Guatemala with a church from Birmingham.

 

Two area churches are having special events tomorrow.

  • Pine Ridge will have their monthly breakfast to raise funds for a needy cause.  The breakfast buffet will be served at 8 A.M.
  • Taylor Creek will formally celebrate the change of their name at 10:30 tomorrow.

 

Read the Bible – Jeremiah 30-32, Psalsm 21, and the video “The Law” found at jointhebibleproject.com

 

Be sure you clear your calendar so you can be in the Lord’s house somewhere tomorrow.

Anna Lee

Friday

 

Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid;

do not be discouraged,

for the LORD your God will be with you

wherever you go.”

~Joshua 1:9~

 

Cheryl Dillon is now home from her knee surgery.  She’s doing well.

 

Dan Joseph DiVittorio, Jr.

November 13, 1961 – June 21, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/obituaries/view/id/4270487?fh_id=10545

Many of the church youth will be leaving tonight for camp in Georgia this week.  Pray for the camp to minister to them and touch their young lives.  Pray for the adults who will accompany the youth that they will have wisdom and understanding, as well as patience. Pray for each youth to be open to all the opportunities to grow in the Lord.  May the youth come back and be a mighty force in influencing other youth as well as the adults and children in our church.

 

Read the Bible – Jeremiah 26-29 & Psalm 20

Bible Study at 10 – Ezekiel 13

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

SBC: The World’s Largest Family Reunion – https://www.imb.org/2017/06/22/sbc-the-worlds-largest-family-reunion/ – Take time to consider how your church could fill in your area of the map.  We can make a bigger difference if we all work together!

 

Many of us will be shopping some in the next few days.  Consider beginning your shopping for Operation Christmas Child.  Items that you might consider – bars of soap, washcloths, toy cars and dolls, balls, small purses, and flashlights with batteries.

 

Have a blessed day!  Be a blessing to someone!

Anna Lee