The Prayer Link

Christmas Eve

While they were there,

the time came for the baby to be born,

and she gave birth to her firstborn,

a son.

She wrapped him in cloths

and placed him in a manger,

because there was no room

for them in the inn.

Luke 2:6-7

Frieda Jones

PRAYER OF THANKS!!! I DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE CHEMO TREATMENTS. I GO TO THE ONCOLOGIST IN TWO WEEKS. SHE WILL PRESCRIBE THE CHEMO TABLET THAT I TAKE FOR FIVE YEARS. I AM HEALING SLOWLY. I AM THANKFUL TO EACH OF YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR MY HEALING BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL. HOLIDAYS ARE EXTREMELY ROUGH!!! RIGHT NOW EVERYDAY IS ROUGH. GOD IS BETTER TO ME THAN I DESERVE!!! HE PROVIDES FOR ME BEFORE I EVEN KNOW I HAVE THE NEED!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS. LOVE YOU ALL. GOD BLESS.

Angie Nielson’s dad passed away. Please pray for the Edmonson family.

David got a good report from his PET scan yesterday. As a precautionary measure, he will have a bronchoscopy after the holidays. That procedure can be the focus of your prayers for him for now.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Song of Songs 7-8

Scripture Writing – Luke 2:13-16

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

International Mission Study – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.VnqelcArLx7
Prayer for Returning Missionaries – http://hungryformore.org/prayer-for-returning-missionaries/

Don’t forget the Christmas Eve services tonight. The one at Pine Ridge begins at 5 P.M.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Christmas Mystery” – http://odb.org/2015/12/24/christmas-mystery/
The mystery from which true godliness springs is great. ~1 Timothy 3:16~
“What Child is This?”
- Lyrics – http://www.hymnary.org/text/what_child_is_this_who_laid_to_rest
- History – http://www.sharefaith.com/guide/Christian-Holidays/holiday-songs/what-child-is-this,-the-song-and-the-story.html
- Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0tn-VdgU_k

May your celebration be a blessing on your life and the life of others.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

I forgot to mention the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Pine Ridge. It begins at 5 P.M. David and I attended last year and were very blessed. We thought we would miss it this year, but I now think we will be able to be there.

Wednesday

Christmas is about our eternity!

“But to all who believed him and accepted him,

he gave the right to become children of God.”

~John1:12 NLT, 2nd ed.~

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for most people, but many people are burdened with problems, sicknesses, death, sad memories from past Christmas seasons, etc. We all know some people in those situations. We, not just you, should be thoughtful and kind to these folks, especially during the Christmas season.

Maybe we can help turn on their Christmas spirit of even light up their world with the message of why we celebrate this season of the year. It is about a “light” much better and more lasting than any Christmas light. It’s about Jesus and the reason he came to earth.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 146-148

Scripture Writing – Luke 1:46-50

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“One Size Fits All” – http://odb.org/2015/12/23/one-size-fits-all/
Whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ~John 3:16~
“Heaven Came Down” – Not the song you expected today, but one of my favorites!
- Lyrics- http://gospelyrics.blogspot.com/2007/09/heaven-came-down-and-glory-filled-my.html
- History – http://www.hymnary.org/text/o_what_a_wonderful_wonderful_day
- Youtube
  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwi-cLW-HqA – Choir of men
  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qxFFk-I10E – Piano duet

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Syria – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.VnqFj8ArLx6
FBC, Kentwood has reached 69% of their goal so far.

Mission Trip – Pray for the youth and adults from New Zion and East Fork as they return home today. Thank God for their willingness and hard work!

Brenda Fay Stevens Catalanotto

Born: July 10, 1949
Died: December 20, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3533404&fh_id=10545

Family Christmas Supper and Candlelight Service at FBC,K tonight

Supper at 6
Candlelight service at 7

Be sure to include Christ in your Christmas!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Evening

Mr. Larry Watts is in North Oaks and undergoing tests.

Mr. James Miller needs to be in our prayers daily. He completed the second day of injections today. It’s on to day three tomorrow. Just going to Covington daily is very tiring.

David had a PET scan today. He sees a doctor at Ochsner in Baton Rouge late tomorrow afternoon.

Tuesday Addition

FBC, K has now collected 54 % of its goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. I have heard of several other churches who are doing as well proportionally. Let’s all help our missionaries this year.

Johnny Belgard is doing well. He and Suzan will soon move into an apartment near Ochsner to stay close to the hospital for about the next month.

Tuesday

“This will be the sign for you:

You will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth

and lying in a feeding trough.”

~Luke 2:12, HCSB~

Johnny “Lil Man” Santangello is having some difficult days. Please pray for him and his family as they sit with him this Christmas season.

Mr. James Miller started another five days of injections yesterday. He needed a unit of platelets, but did not need blood. Pray for him and his drivers as they make trips Tuesday-Thursday and again Monday. Then, his next round of injections is scheduled to begin January 19th. Pray for “Miss” Mary too.

David will be having a PET scan at noon to check out something that showed up on a recent CAT scan. Pray for us as we wait for results.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 –Esther 1-5

Scripture Writing – Luke 2:4-7

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“The Drummer Boy” – http://odb.org/2015/12/22/the-drummer-boy/
She out of her poverty put in all she had to live on. ~Luke 21:4~
“Little Drummer Boy”
- Lyrics – http://www.carols.org.uk/little_drummer_boy.htm
- History – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Drummer_Boy
- Youtube
  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFB8zZx-G84
  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ_MGWio-vc

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Southeast Asia – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vnk8z8ArLx5

Merry, merry Christmas! Find ways to celebrate the birth of Jesus with family and friends this week.

Anna Lee

Monday

But the angel said to her,

“Do not be afraid, Mary,

you have found favor with God.

You will be with child

and give birth to a son,

and you are to give him the name Jesus.

~Luke 1:30-31~

“Majesty of Heaven” was wonderful again last night.

Pray for the youth of East Fork and New Zion and the adults going with them on a three day mission trip. They have a big job ahead of them! How many people do you know who would give up three days of their Christmas vacation for a mission trip?

Read the Bible in 2015 – Deuteronomy 29-31

Scripture Writing – Luke 1:51-56

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

Thom S. Rainer – thomrainer.com

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – South Asia – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“The Son is Given” – http://odb.org/2013/12/19/the-son-is-given/
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given. ~Isaiah 9:6~
“The Messiah” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoqxYqTNKmU

Have a wonderful day of giving to others. That’s the spirit of Christmas!

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

Chinero H. Fowler told me last night that her dad, Paul Harrison, has been moved to the nursing home in Franklinton for therapy. Pray for him in this step to recovery.
Pray for Mr. James Miller as he begins another week, four days, of injections tomorrow. Pray for safe travels for all who are driving and riding this week.
Twenty-five youth and adults from New Zion and East Fork will be traveling to Spring Hill, La, near the Arkansas state line, where they will be cleaning out a house that has been given to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. Pray for safe travels, much work accomplished, and a wonderful experience for all. They will be pulling out of Kentwood at 4:30 in the morning for the three day trip. They request your prayers.

Sunday

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

~2 Corinthians 9:15~

Johnny Belgard continues to improve. He may be moved from ICU to a regular room today.

Resa DeLee had received a good report on her cancer problems.

Read the Bible in 2015 – 3 John

Scripture Writing – Luke 1 35-38

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Philippines – http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/details.asp?StoryID=13798&LanguageID=1709#.Vm67PGQrLx4

Churches – FGC,K

“Majesty of Heaven” – If you missed the cantata at FBC,K last night, you may want to see/hear them tonight at 6:00 unless you already have other plans.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church

A breakfast buffet is served at 8:00 this morning. Donations will be given to the Methodist Children’s Home.

New Zion Baptist Church

Christmas dinner will follow the worship service. Christmas caroling at the nursing home will be done tonight.

Roseland Baptist Church

Byrum Humphrey, the pastor, received a degree from NOBTS this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

“Light and Shadow” – http://odb.org/2013/12/21/light-and-shadow/
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. ~Isaiah 9:2~
“It Came upon a Midnight Clear”
- Lyrics – http://www.41051.com/xmaslyrics/midnight.html
- History – http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-it-came-upon-a-midnight-clear
- Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwBajJ3ZFVo Very pretty!

Have a great Lord’s Day! God gave so much when He gave his only Son. We need to be better givers.

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

I forgot to include this earlier. I thing it goes perfectly with the way I ended the first post – giving to/for others.

http://thislifeilive.com/santa-baby/