Thursday

“I call on You, God,

because You will answer me;

listen closely to me;

hear what I say.”

~Psalm 17:6, HCSB~

 

Macy Gueldner

Macy’s grandmother said Macy improved enough to go home from the hospital yesterday.  Please continue to pray for the Gueldner/Drago family.

Koltyn Gafford

https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamkoltyn/

Ken Roberts 

Please continue to pray for Ken, the medical staff, and the family.  We don’t need a daily update to pray.

Logan McGregor

Please continue to pray for Logan and all those surrounding him.

Doug Toney

Doug has been moved to North Oaks CMR today. The address is 1900 S Morrison Hammond, La 70403.  Doug is in room 1702.  Let’s pray for continued improvement with his ability to walk.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Proverbs 23-24

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Operation Christmas Child 

  • Bring your items to our collection point near the coffee pot in the fellowship hall.
  • Contribute funds to help pay the postage ($7.00 per box)
  • Join with your class and/or contribute as a family and/or individually
  • I’m looking forward to our packing party and sending the boxes on their way to boys and girls around the world.
  • Let’s fill the boxes with love and with “Jesus”.

 

Senior Adult Revival for Two Rivers Association

  • Monday – Wednesday next week
  • Three host churches
  • Three local pastor sharing
  • Music led by Chris Wales
  • Good food and fellowship each day

 

9-11 Memorial Services

I know there will be numerous opportunities for you to participate in a service.  I’ll mention two.

  • Kentwood – 9 A.M. at the city hall
  • Amite – 11 A.M. at the memorial site by the railroad and the police station.  My cousin who played the bagpipes for them before (and for Daddy’s service) will again participate.

 

Coming Soon – See You at the Pole – September 23

 

I hope all of us will go through this day with our eyes and our hearts open to ways we can honor God and reach out to others.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Then I realized that

it is good and proper for a man

to eat and drink,

and to find satisfaction

in his toilsome labor under the sun

during the few days of life

God has given him–

for this is his lot.

~Ecclesiastes 5:18~

 

Macy Gueldner

Macy still feels rotten, although the vomiting has stopped. We were about to be discharged, then her fever spiked. Her ANCs are not too great at 800. So, she’s getting admitted, and the routine begins… cultures, antibiotics, fluids…. and we wait. Jeremy and Cate will keep going to school/gym and I’ll stay in BR with Macy.

This was written by Macy’s mom, Mary Catherine.  In addition to her usual back problems, she also has a foot problem.  Macy will be in OLOL.

Koltyn Gafford

PRAYERS NEEDED

As most of you know Koltyn’s seizures had been getting worse, so last Monday his Neurologist started him on 25mg of Topamax every night for 1 week, I was not thrilled. Yesterday we started him in 25mg twice a day. Over the past week we have noticed many different changes in Koltyn that we knew could possibly happen. His seizures have gotten worse, he doesn’t react towards our voice as much as he did before, one eye will deviate outward at times, he doesn’t move around as much, starts to cry (with real tears,which hasn’t happened to much since his accident) for no reason. He just doesn’t seem to be like his normal happy self. I have put a call into his Neurologist this morning and now just waiting to hear back, wondering what our next step may be. I HATE SEIZURES! We just want our happy lil man back.

Logan McGregor

Let’s continue to pray for Logan McGregor as he fights to overcome injuries sustained over the weekend.  One life touches so many others, so please pray for Logan’s many family members and friends as they travel this journey together.

Carl Everett Warren, Jr.

Born: February 18, 1950
Died: September 06, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3300062&fh_id=10545

Rev. Keith Rhodes (Read today’s Scripture again.)

Bro. Keith has felt a calling to work with children in an educational setting. He has gone to part-time service at “The Simple Church” in order that he can teach fourth grade, across the hall from Lori’s fourth grade class. He was all excited at the start of school and too tired to move by the time he got home. Welcome to the world of teaching, Bro. Keith. Pray for him as he gives his all to be a Christian influence for children as he teaches them.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 105-107

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I  trust you seek to be filled.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“I must proclaim the good news

about the kingdom of God

to the other towns also,

because I was sent for this purpose.”

~Luke 4:43, HCSB~

 

I have a number of former students with prayer requests, but I have asked permission to share this one.  Lisa Whitner Carruth of Greensburg, formerly of Amite, is seeking medical information and care due to a new diagnosis.  Please pray for Lisa, her family, and medical people who will help Lisa get better.

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – I Chronicles 20-24

Devotional, Scripture,  a Quote, and a Song

Women’s Ministry

  • Frozen Food for Families
    • Thank-you to the ladies who brought food Sunday.
    • The food was delivered Sunday afternoon.
    • It is used and greatly appreciated.
  • Friday Morning Bible Study
    • Studying Jezebel this week
    • Enjoyed lunch at the Hitching Post this past Friday

 

Find a method of sharing Jesus with others that is new to you.   Bless someone with the greatest opportunity/choice they can ever make in their lives.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Friday Update (Look what else I found.)

Ken Roberts (from his sister)

He did well with the placement of Impella which is a temporary VAD. Balloon pump coming out.  This was done in an effort to improve or maximize his cardiac output bc his kidneys are starting to take a hit. It remains much of the same….

It’s minute by minute, hour by hour…. Exact words…. He is going to declare himself either way in the next few days! So again, we wait and Trust God. I believe Ken is fighting & wants to live!!! He has all this amazing technology now and expert care…. We need prayers more than ever!!!! Gods will be done!!! The selfish part of all of us is wanting so desperately for him to turn than corner and hear some positive news!!! Praying for Kens miracle!!!!!!  Ok friends praying without ceasing, pray with great faith XOXO

Monday Addition

I’m so thankful for friends who check on us.  They were concerned about us and called to see if we needed anything.  We are fine!  Jason and his family came for an early breakfast “spread” on their way home.  We’ve enjoyed a quiet day since then, not realizing my last two posts were not available.  I made a quick call to my technology expert, Jason.  He immediately told me what I had done wrong.  (I also found a few other posts in the same place.)  I have learned something new today.

I will wait until tomorrow to post on my regular schedule.

I will  make a comment on David though.  Two weeks ago he had a heart ablation at the La. Heart Hospital in Lacombe.  Today’s update is that his heart has regular rhythm still.  Let’s continue to pray for his heart to continue to be free of a-fib.

Monday (Posted early) – I also had posted this incorrectly.

For the Lamb at the center of the throne

will be their shepherd;

he will lead them to

springs of living water.

And God will wipe away every tear

from their eyes.”

~Revelation 7:17~

Ken Roberts 
Joey, my cousin’s husband in Texas
Joey had some major changes in medication and was sent home with a follow-up appointment Tuesday.  Let’s pray for this fine young officer.
Read the Bible in 2015 – Numbers 13-16
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 We’re having company for breakfast early this morning.  I’ll post more later.

Anna Lee

Sunday (I had posted this incorrectly.)

“[God] speaks of future events

with as much certainty

as though they were already past.”

~Romans 4:17 TLB~

Ken Roberts’ Update

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kenroberts2/journal/view/id/55eb7201a589b4c23a099a1e

Young Texas Cousin’s Husband

My cousin’s husband served at the border for eight days and came home yesterday with various problems that led to medical tests and an overnight stay in the hospital.  Let’s pray his problem is easily corrected.

OCC

” By our house, there was lots of shooting at night and tanks and helicopters nearby. We didn’t have a place to hide so we just hid on the floor in my mom’s room by the bed. My mom would lay on the floor with us and read to us from the Bible and then we didn’t feel so scared because different stories in the Bible show how Jesus can protect us and if we are hurt He can heal us. But I kept wondering why everyone in the world didn’t care about us or what happened to us. When we got these gifts, I was so happy because I got many nice things. My mom said it showed that people in the world care about us and are thinking of us. And also Jesus cares about us all the time and wants us to be happy and feel safe wherever we are.”                                                                   – OCC shoebox recipient~

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Timothy 3-4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Added later – Today’s post by Rick Warren, “Faith is Thanking God in Advance”

http://rickwarren.org/devotional/english%2ffaith-is-thanking-god-in-advance?roi=echo7-19114490737-43772098-692e5bdac5ee927ddff9eea869afa634&

Waylon Bailey – waylonbailey.com

Thom S. Rainer –  http://thomrainer.com/blog/

Reminder:  Today is Frozen Food for Families Day  (First Sunday of the Month)

Reminder:  During September, we are collecting footwear.

Today is the Lord’s Day!  Don’t try to take it away from Him.

Anna Lee

Saturday

 Look at the birds of the air;

they do not sow or reap or store away in barns,

and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.

Are you not much more valuable than they?

Who of you by worrying

can add a single hour to his life

~Matthew 6:26-27~

 

Officer Eddie Murphy, formerly of Kentwood,  has a serious medical issue.  Please be in prayer for him and for his family.

Nurse Lisa Whitner Carruth of Greensburg had recently been diagnosed with a problem. She is waiting for an upcoming appointment to learn more.  Her family invites you to join them in praying and trusting God in this situation.

Read the Bible in 2015 – John 13-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Reminders

  • Operation  Christmas Child – collecting footwear this month
  • Frozen Food for Families – collecting in the morning before Sunday School
  • Women of the Bible – Studying Jezebel this week

 

Let God’s love rule in your lives.  

Anna Lee

 

 

Friday

“It was faith that made Moses leave Egypt

without being afraid of the king’s anger.

As though he saw the invisible God,

he refused to turn back.”

~Hebrews 11:27 TEV~

 

Wear Blue Today to Support Law Enforcement
This day has been set aside to honor to honor law enforcement.  Take time to pray for them when you see members of this group.

Susan Rimes will be going to see a doctor on September 30.  Let’s pray her pain can be eliminated or managed.

Doug Toney is still unable to walk.  His hospital days are almost up.  Pray for a place that can help him walk in the next three weeks.  Sandy says they need a miracle.

Mrs. Margaret Ann (Leroy) Wilson of the Monroe area.

“Asking for prayer for my family and especially my Mom. Today we found out she has a mass on her kidney and a nodule on her lung. It is causing erratic blood pressure and swelling in her legs and feet. We are believing for complete healing and that they are benign. Satan tried to bring fear and today we stopped that as we gathered in prayer. Please stand in agreement with us. Thank you!”

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – Joel

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Bible Study this Morning – “The Queen of Sheba” followed by lunch at the Hitching Post
  • Frozen Food for Families – Bring your food to my room before Sunday School this week.
  • Operation Christmas Child
    • The focus this month is on flip-flops, slippers, and socks.  Bring your items in labeled with a count.
    • We will be working to organize and inventory the items we have collected soon.  If you want to help, please let me know.

 

Wear blue today and be ready to pray for and encourage those wearing the uniform and serving to protect us daily.

Anna Lee

 

Update on Ken Roberts

From Cyndi — Surgery Update

By — 58 minutes ago

We are just in awe of the bridges Ken continues to cross! Our prayers continue to be answered. For the most part, surgery was consider a SUCCESS!! Thank you Jesus! God hears our cries!!!! They found one negative finding that could have been tragic but it has been addressed. In fact, they are amazed by several aspects of his case that his lead cardiologist plans to write it up/complete a case study! All of the staff continues to amaze us with their professionalism & expertise! For just out of major surgery, he is obviously back on maximum life support with more tubes, machines, drips than you can possibly imagine. The next 24-48 hours are especially critical. So now….we wait. Ken once again must step up his game and fight the fight!

Last night, we joked about the fact he may have to wear some green after all is said & done. I can tell you now… We all may have shifted our support….Geaux Tulane! 😉

On a serious note, words simply cannot express how thankful we are, and, in some ways, relieved this major surgery is behind him. We appreciate, as always, the love, support, and prayers. We will try to update daily.