Friday

The server for TPL was being updated this morning.  It is back, so here is today’s post.

“I have told you these things,

so that in me you may have peace.

In this world you will have trouble.

But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

~John 16:33~

Connor Corkern is continuing to improve.  Hopefully, he will be home soon.

 

Mrs. Flo Hatcher has had some good days, thanks to a new medication.  These good days have make it much easier for all her caregivers.  

 

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough is enjoying being at home again.  Her wonderful spirit is always encouraging.  


Pam Drury, interim youth/children’s minister at New Zion, was a passenger in a car yesterday that ran into the median at Wardline Exit because someone who got on I-55 wanted the space where their car was.  Thankfully, everyone was okay.  The did get a scary mud-ride though.

 

The service for David Wickham was a  wonderful testament to all those present about the real person David was.  I left the service thinking what a wonderful man he was and wishing I had known him better.  Please pray for his wife, his mother, his siblings, and other family members.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible in 3025 – Haggai

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

  • Praise be to the Lord my Rock,                                                                                                        who trains my hands for war,                                                                                                             my fingers for battle.                                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 144:1~
  • “Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go”

 

If you like cowboys and westerns, this certainly has wonderful images you’ll appreciate.

 

Thankfulness: Day 6

Today, I’m thankful for God’s faithfulness.  When I think about the memorial service I attended, the words of my friend “Cissy” as she faces life without her husband, the words of a new friend, Pam, who was in a vehicle “mud-riding” in the I-55 median yesterday, seeing faces at a medical clinic, etc., I know God’s faithfulness can take us through any situation we might be in.  I’m also reminded of the poem, “Footprints”.  I’m so glad we can have God with us in all the various trials of life.  Another thought is that He equips us for His purposes.

 

Have a fantastic Friday.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I pray that the perception of your mind

may be enlightened so you may know

what is the hope of His calling,

what are the glorious riches

of His inheritance among the saints,

and what is the immeasurable greatness

of His power to us who believe.”

~Ephesians 1:18-19a, HCSB~

 

Kendall Ott will be having surgery to remove a kidney.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Alicia Cutrer will be having a heart procedure.  Please add her to your prayer list.

Buddy Harrison continues to need our prayers as he has more surgeries.

Our granddaughter fell and has a concussion.  She will be “resting her brain” for the next week.  Pray for Peyton in Georgia.

Several people have surgery scheduled for the next week or two.

  • 11/9 – Jill 
  • 11/12 – Jesse
  • 11/16 – Kenneth
  • 11/17 – Kenny Ray
  • 11/17 – Freida

 

 

Read the Bible in 2016 – Ecclesiastics 5-6

Baptist Press – bpnews,net

 

Thankfulness: Day 5        I have a future!  You may think I am too old since I am retired, but for Him I hope to work until He calls me home.

       Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  •  “Practicing Resurrection” – http://www.ourdailyjourney.org/2015/11/05/practicing-resurrection/
  • My dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable.                                                     Always work enthusiastically for the Lord,                                                                                  for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.                                                                                                                                   ~1 Corinthians 15:58~
  • “What a Day that will Be”
    • Lyrics –  http://lyrics.astraweb.com/display/898/hymns..unknown..what_a_day_that_will_be.html
    • History -I love to watch the Gaither Homecoming videos, and every now and then I’m pleasantly surprised to see some of the dignitaries of Southern Gospel music there. One person I love to see is Jim Hill, who as of this writing is in his 80s and still has his beautiful tenor voice.

      Jim Hill as a young man studied to be a professional singer, even auditioning for the Metropolitan Opera, but thankfully for us and for the Kingdom of God he decided to dedicate his life to gospel music. In the 1940s, he started to both manage and sing tenor with the famed Golden Keys Quartet.

      In the early 1950’s, he would write “What a Day That Will Be”.The story goes that his mother-in-law got gravely ill. He was a new Christian at the time, and while he was driving home from work he asked God why this was happening to her. He then said that words just came flooding to his head–when he got home he grabbed a piece of cardboard and started writing the words down. The first person he sang the song to was his mother-in-law.

      The song was first presented by the Golden Keys Quartet and went on to be recorded by the Homeland Harmony Quartet. It would go on to become one of the most loved hymns in all of Southern Gospel music. Later in the 1960s, the Golden Keys Quartet would also help establish the songs of another young hymn writer by the name of Bill Gaither.

      On October 3, 2012, Jim is scheduled to be inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Dollywood, a tribute that’s certainly much-deserved and long overdue.             On October 3, 2012, Jim is scheduled to be inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Dollywood, a tribute that’s certainly much-deserved and long overdue.    http://www.namethathymn.com/christian-hymns/what-a-day-that-will-be-lyrics.html

    • YouTube –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnvZL_zW2JI

 

This day is a good day to “Count Your Blessings”!

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday Evening

Macy and Mary Catherine Gueldner
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/563a07c9a689b40d214fa9fc?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite
I saw Macy’s sister and grandmother, Martha, this week.  Martha look healthy and happy.  Thank-you for for prayers for Macy, Mary Catherine, and Martha.
Gloria Elizabeth Boone

Born: July 14, 1937
Died: November 04, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3371852&fh_id=10545

You can visit with the family at FBC, Kentwood beginning at 8:30.  After the graveside service, the family meal will be at FBC, Kentwood.

 

Wednesday

Peace I leave with you;

my peace I give you.

I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled

and do not be afraid.

John 14:27

(This is for all those with major changes going on in their lives.)

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 125-127

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thankfulness: Day 4

Today, I’m thankful for prayer.  It is an area of my life helps me draw closer to God and get through the difficulties, both large and small, of life.  

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday Afternoon

Mr. Philip Harrell’s 92nd birthday is today.  David and I were blessed to visit with him and Mrs. Annie Bell for a few minutes this morning.  He told of the birth of his second great, great grandchild.  Wow!
Mrs. Anne Hurst is looking good and will be released Sunday.  Please keep her in your prayers.  She said the unborn twins are doing well according to their mother Marie and grandmother Nedra.
Mrs. Barbara Hutchinson is doing well.  She is able to walk around a good bit.  Pray for her continued improvement.
Some former residents of Roseland, Steve and Vicky Cunningham Gully, shared the news of the death of a daughter-in-law, Donna Gully, last night.  She has been ill so her death was not a surprise.
Willie Joseph “Joe” Newsom, Sr.

Born: August 29, 1964
Died: October 31, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3370542&fh_id=10545

David Paul Wickham

Born: November 11, 1959
Died: November 01, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3370543

Tuesday

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

since as members of one body

you were called to peace.

And be thankful.

~Colossians 3:15~

(Peace and thankfulness – May we all have an extra large helping of these today!)

 

Update on Connor Corkern

My dear friends, if everything goes smoothly with Connor tonight (which we expect it will) he will have his ventilator extubated in the morning.

We need your prayers…
•Please pray with Coye and I that this time around Connor’s lungs will be ready and strong.
•Please pray that his secretions will be thin enough for him to cough up.
•Please pray that his body can maintain the energy it requires to breathe easily when awake and sleeping.
•Please pray that God’s grace surrounds us as we watch and wait to see if Connor’s extubation will be successful.
•Please pray that if Connor’s extubation fails that we will be guided in the direction that God leads us to and have peace with whatever may come in order for Connor to breathe easier.
•Please pray for his doctors, nurses, and therapists that have taken exceptional care of him, and will continue to do so.

We know our Heavenly Father hears our prayers as he has shown us His mercy for the past 3 weeks over and over again.

 

Mrs. Flo Hatcher‘s new medication for nausea has worked for five days!  That has made a big difference for her, the family, and caregivers.

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. James Miller as he undergoes testing at a Covington hospital.

 

Mrs. Gloria Boone and her family wish for our continued prayers.

 

David Wickham – David’s obituary will be posted when it is available.  In the meantime, pray for the family.

 

Operation Christmas Child Report

  • We have packed 300 boxes and have collected the funds to ship them.
  • We are
    • Thanking those who helped.
    • Praying for the recipients of the boxes.
    • Thanking God that Samaritan’s Purse providing us with this opportunity.

 

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

We have collected 77% of the goal that we set for out church.  Personally, I never would have been pleased with 77%.  I trust we will meet this goal now that the shoeboxes are filled and shipping collected.  Our church asks a lot, but the mission-minded people in our church have big hearts and a giving/sharing spirit.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Chronicles 29-32

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “The Daily Grind” – http://odb.org/2015/11/03/the-daily-grind/
  • Whatever you do,                                                                                                                                             work at it with all your heart,                                                                                                              as working for the Lord,                                                                                                                              not for human masters.                                                                                                                                            ~Colossians 3:23~
  • Remind us today, Lord, that You are in the dull and ordinary tasks of life in a most extraordinary way. Let us not forget that we do even the smallest tasks for You.
  • “Our Best”

 

Friday Bible Study – Joanna

 

 

Thankfulness: Day 3

     I’m thankful for opportunities God provides for us to serve Him and others as well as His reminders to always do “Our Best”.

 

Don’t forget that revival continues at Spring Creek Baptist Church and at Red Bluff Baptist at Folsom, LA where Dr. Gibby McMillan is the evangelist.

Anna Lee

 

 

Monday Addition

Mrs. Anne Hurst will probably be hospitalized in Greensburg three more days.  Keep praying for her.

“Miss” Anne’s granddaughter (Nedra Carter’s daughter) Marie is seven months pregnant with twins.  Pray for Marie, her daughter, and her son.

Dennis Price had surgery last night because of his diabetes.  The surgery was on his “good leg”.  Pray for a proper diet and other factors that will keep him from more surgery.

Marie (Mrs. Maurice) Wall is hospitalized in Hammond.  She had hernia surgery with complications.  She will have a long recovery.

David Ramsey is hospitalized in Hammond now.  It’s good to know he is back in the country.  He still cannot speak, so pray he can make some progress.

Barbara Hutchinson was to be released from rehab today.

 

Many needs call for many prayers!

Anna Lee

Monday

Moses answered the people,

“Do not be afraid.

Stand firm

and you will see the deliverance

the LORD will bring you today.

The Egyptians you see today

you will never see again.

~Exodus 14:13~

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Thankfulness: Day 2

     Today, I’m thankful for having Bibles of various ages, translations, and wear.  They contain such “Wonderful Words of Life”, guides for living life now and eternally.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 7-9

 

 

The World Day of Prayer will be celebrated this morning at 10 at Kedron.

 

Continue praying for the many needs that have been posted lately.

Anna Lee